All Reviews for Okinawa Water Sports

After paddling desperately in the beautiful sea, I arrived at the Pumpkin Cave! Once inside, you can have a mystical experience! There are fun adventure elements like climbing over rocks and jumping off them.

By the way, the Pumpkin Cave and SUP are at different locations, and there is quite a bit of time in between. There’s enough time to rest at the hotel to recover from fatigue, so if you have the chance, doing SUP would be fun too!

Nogi-chan's guide was incredibly enjoyable!

綺麗な海のなかで必死にカヤックをこいで行った先には、パンプキン鍾乳洞が！中にはいると神秘的な体験ができます！岩場をよじ登ったり、岩場から飛び降りたりというアドベンチャー要素もあって楽しいですよ～

ちなみに、パンプキン鍾乳洞とSUPは実施場所も違うし、結構時間があきます。疲れをとるためにホテルで休憩するくらいの時間はあるので、折角ならばSUPもやると楽しいですよ！

のぎちゃんのガイドがめちゃくちゃ楽しかったです！

Initially, I had signed up for a tour to see the Blue Cave, but due to unfortunate weather conditions, it was suddenly changed to snorkeling. I felt a bit disappointed as I participated in the tour that day, but the sea was incredibly beautiful, and I was able to see corals and colorful fish up close, which was wonderful!

I was told that it would be difficult to see sea turtles due to the rising water levels, but miraculously, one appeared, and I was able to take pictures, which made me very satisfied!

The guide was also a lot of fun, and the tour became a great memory! Thank you very much!

最初は青の洞窟を見に行くツアーに申し込みしていましたが、あいにくの天候不良で急遽シュノーケリングに変更になりました。
少し残念だなぁと思いながら当日ツアーに参加しましたが、海はとても綺麗でサンゴや綺麗な魚を間近で見られてとても良かったです！
ウミガメも水位が上がっているため見るのは難しいと言われていましたが奇跡的に現れてくれ、写真も撮ることができてとても大満足でした！

ガイドさんもとても楽しい人でツアーがいい思い出になりました！
ありがとうございました！

The weather was very nice, and I was able to see beautiful ocean views that I usually can't experience. Although there is a bit of distance to the point, with the assistance of the staff, I was able to reach the point easily.

天気がとてもよく、普段味わえない海の綺麗な景色を見ることが出来ました。
ポイントまでは多少の距離がありますが、キャストさんのアシストもあり、簡単にポイントに到着することが出来ます。

Mr. Ishitaba, our guide, was kind and friendly, and his consideration for the children was perfect. He taught us a lot about Iriomote Island and its wildlife, and my 4-year-old and 8-year-old were able to enjoy the tour without getting bored.

We had a wonderful time seeing the schools of sardines while canoeing, exploring the mangrove creatures, going on a jungle adventure, diving at the waterfall, and enjoying homemade Soki soba for lunch—each moment created lasting memories.

The dessert made by his wife that we received at the end was delicious and soothing for our tired bodies. I would definitely like to request him again when I visit Iriomote Island. Thank you very much.

ガイドの五十畑さんは優しくフレンドリーで、子ども達への気遣いもパーフェクトでした。西表島のこと、生き物のこと、沢山教えてくださり、4歳、8歳の子ども達もツアー中飽きることなく終始楽しみながら過ごすことができました。
カヌーで見たイワシの群れ、マングローブの生き物たち、ジャングル探検、滝つぼでのダイブ、そしてお昼ごはんの手作りソーキそば、どれも思い出に残る素敵な時間を過ごすことができました。
最後にいただいた奥様お手製のデザートも疲れた身体に染み渡る美味しさでした。
また西表島に行く際にはぜひお願いしたいです。
ありがとうございました。

My first kayaking experience was fun! I learned a lot from the explanations about various plants and interesting facts! I was lucky to see a wild mongoose today✌️ It's quite hot during the summer, so don't forget to take measures against sunburn and heatstroke! Also, there was a leak from the paddle, so my clothes got wet every time I paddled! Since you'll be sweating, it's a good idea to have a change of clothes!

初めてのカヤックは楽しかった！
色々な植物の説明や豆知識を聞けて勉強になりました！
今日は野生のマングースも見れてラッキー✌️
夏場はかなり暑いので、日焼け対策、熱中症対策は忘れずに！
あと、パドルから水漏れがあり、漕ぐたびに服が慣れました！汗もかくので着替えがあると良いでしょう！

I was suddenly combined with a diving activity on the same day, resulting in a wait time of an hour and a half. My afternoon activities were canceled. It was the worst experience.

The instructor was professional, and I appreciate the transportation service, but if I have to wait an inexplicable hour and a half because of the diving activity, I wish I had been informed earlier. If I had known beforehand, I would have canceled...

I will never make a reservation again.

当日いきなりダイビングと一緒にされ待ち時間一時間半発生。午後のアクティビティキャンセル。最悪です。
インストラクターの方はしっかりされてますし、送迎もあり感謝してますが
ダイビングと一緒にされ謎の一時間半待つなんてこと起きるなら早く言って欲しい。
前から知ってたらキャンセルしてたのに、、、、
2度と予約しません。

I have experienced mangrove kayak tours abroad, but I wanted to try it in Okinawa as well, so I applied for it. Along the way, I was able to see a mongoose, which was enjoyable. Thank you very much.

マングローブカヤックツアーは海外でも経験がありましたが、沖縄でも体験したいと思い申込させていただきました。
途中、マングースも見ることができて、楽しめました。ありがとうございました。

I participated in a tour to see sea turtles with friends as a memory for my last days in my 40s. It had been about 20 years since I last went into the ocean, and I was filled with anxiety rather than excitement. However, thanks to the instructors' thorough explanations and their considerate encouragement for those who couldn't swim, I truly had a fun and valuable time, creating the best memories! Although it was a short half-day tour, we were well-informed about the spots to see the sea turtles, and we were able to see them properly!

40代最後の思い出に友達とウミガメに会えるツアーに参加しました。海に入るのも20年ぶりくらいで楽しみより不安で一杯でしたが、インストラクターの人達の丁寧な説明、泳げない人への気配り優しい声かけで本当に楽しく貴重な時間を過ごせてサイコーの思い出になりました！
半日という短い時間でしたがちゃんとウミガメに会えるポイントも分かっていてしっかりウミガメにも会えました！

I received support for snorkeling, and thanks to Doraemon, I was able to see the turtles while being guided closely. I also managed to stand up on the wakeboard. Everyone was really nice.

シュノーケリングでサポートしていただき、ドラえもんさんには付きっきりで引っ張っていただきカメを見ることができました。ウェイクボード？も何とか立てました。皆さんいい感じの方ばかりでした。

We participated as a family of four with our 4 and 9-year-old children. Since we have small kids, we were worried about the physical demands, but the schedule was very manageable and we had a great time. The guides were named Shotaro and Macchan. The explanations about the mangroves were very clear, and the kids listened with interest. They remembered the children's names and took a lot of photos, which made the experience fulfilling. If we have the chance, we would like to participate in other activities as well.

4歳9歳の子どもを連れて家族4人で参加しました。小さい子どもがいるので体力的にもつか心配でしたが無理のないタイムスケジュールでとても楽しかったです。ガイドさんのお名前はしょうたろうさん、まっちゃんでした。マングローブの説明もとてもわかりやすくて子どもも興味を持って聞いていました。子ども名前を覚えてくださったり、写真もたくさん撮ってもらい充実していました。機会があれば他のアクティビティも参加してみたいです。

I participated for the first time! With a guide accompanying us, I was able to enjoy the activities with peace of mind! They also took wonderful photos for us!
Swimming in the beautiful sea and seeing the fish and coral reefs created such lovely memories!
In the Pumpkin Cave, I was able to see very mystical sights, and diving from the cave into the sea was thrilling! I would love to participate in other activities as well!

初めて参加させていただきました！ガイドの方が付いていてくださるため、安心してアクティビティを楽しむことが出来ました！また素敵な写真を撮って頂けました！
綺麗な海を泳いで、魚たちやサンゴ礁を見ることが出来、とても素敵な思い出になりました！
パンプキン鍾乳洞ではとても神秘的な光景を見ることが出来たり、鍾乳洞から海へのダイブはスリルが満点です！またほかのアクティビティに参加したいと思います！

The two female staff members were kind, and I had a great time. They offered to take pictures and helped my husband, who can't swim, by pulling him along. Thank you so much. I'm glad I participated.

女性二人のスタッフさんが優しくて、とても楽しめました。
写真撮りましょうか？と声をかけてくださったり泳げない旦那をずっと引っ張ってくださったり本当にありがとうございました。
参加してよかったです。

Everything was amazing. The sea kayaking, as well as the exploration of the cave, was incredible. Additionally, Maashi-san is extremely knowledgeable about Miyako nature and culture, and he explained to us many things about Miyako that cannot be found anywhere on the internet. If you come to Miyako, make sure to join this tour!

(English below)

全部素晴らしかったですよ。シーカヤックも、洞窟探検も本当に楽しかった。さらに、まーしさんは宮古島の自然と文化についてとてもご存じですよ！
宮古島に来たら、ぜひこの体験に参加してください

Everything was amazing. The sea kayakking, as well as the exploration of the cave was incredible. A lot of varied activities, such as climbing through waterfalls and swimming through the entrance of the cave. Additionally, Maashi-san is extremely knowledgeable about Miyako nature and culture, and he explained to us many things about Miyako that cannot be found anywhere on the internet. If you come to Miyako, make sure to join this tour!

It was my first time snorkeling, and I really enjoyed it! Even though there were 22 people, they took care of us attentively, and we had a lot of freedom as well!

シュノーケリングは初めてだったのですが、しっかりと楽しめました！22人という大人数でしたが丁寧に対応してくださり、また自由度も高かったです！

I participated with a large group of 22 friends from university, and the guide was very attentive, which allowed us to enjoy the experience. The guide's stories were also interesting!

大学の友達22人という大人数で参加しましたが、ガイドの方にしっかりと対応していただき、楽しむことができました。ガイドの方のお話も面白かったです！

I believe it was related to the tide, but we first went snorkeling at the coral reef and then headed to the Phantom Island. The staff were very kind, and I am especially grateful to the captain for even filming a video of Nemo for us.

At Phantom Island, it's essential to wear sandals or marine shoes to avoid injuries, but if you place your hands on the white sandy beach, pieces of coral can prick your hands and hurt, so if you have marine gloves, it's a good idea to wear them for safety. If you're aiming for Instagram-worthy photos, you can take off the gloves just for that moment.

Finally, when we returned to the port, the captain's docking skills were incredible and left me in awe. To land perfectly at that speed is truly impressive!

おそらく潮位の関係だと思いますが、最初にサンゴ礁でシュノーケル、その後に幻の島へ行きました。
スタッフの皆さんがとても親切で、特に船長さんにはニモの動画まで撮っていただき大変感謝しています。
幻の島では怪我をしないようにサンダルやマリンシューズが必須ですが、白い砂浜に手をつくとサンゴのかけたものが手に刺さって痛いので、マリングローブがある方はつけておくと安心です。インスタ映えを狙うならその時だけグローブを外す感じで。
最後、港に帰着するときの船長の着岸が神業で感動しました。あの速度で一発で決めるなんてさすがですね・・。

It was my first tour, but thanks to the thorough explanation before the tour, I was able to enjoy it with peace of mind! It's an attractive tour that you can't experience anywhere else. Even if you're not confident in canoeing, the two guides will come to help you right away. Above all, the stories from our guide "Nogi-chan" were interesting and fantastic! I would love to do it again! ✨

初めてのツアーでしたが、ツアー前にしっかり説明してくれたおかげで安心して楽しめました！他では体験できない、魅力的なツアーです。
カヌー漕ぐのに自信がなくても、2人のガイドさんがすぐ助けに来てくれます。
何よりも担当ガイドの「のぎちゃん」の話が面白くて最高でした！またお願いしたいです✨

The footage taken from the drone was truly beautiful and breathtaking. The snorkeling near the Blue Cave was enjoyable, even with small children, thanks to the attentive instructor.

ドローンからの撮影した映像は本当に綺麗で圧巻でした。青の洞窟付近でのシュノーケリングも小さい子供連れでしたがインストラクターの方がしっかりしてくれてましたので楽しめました。

I am truly grateful for the full day guided tour of the Pumpkin Cave and Shigira Beach! Tetsu-chan's guidance was very easy to understand, and thanks to the careful and attentive way he guided us, it became a wonderful memory! If there’s another opportunity, I would love to do it again! Thank you very much for this experience!

パンプキン鍾乳洞とシギラビーチを丸一日ガイドしていただいて本当に有り難かったです！
てっちゃんさんのガイドもとても分かりやすく、丁寧にガイドしていただいたおかげで楽しい思い出となりました！
また機会があればよろしくお願いします！
この度は本当にありがとうございました！

I had a great time! The staff were also very friendly. Personally, I recommend adding water activities in addition to snorkeling! Also, there were quite a few people who got seasick, so I think it would be better to take motion sickness medication to enjoy it more.

とても楽しかったです！スタッフの方も親切でした。個人的にはシュノーケルに加えて、水上アクティビティをするのをお薦めします！あとは結構船酔いしてる人がいたので、酔い止め薬は飲んでおいた方が楽しめるかなと思います。

It was efficient and felt great! The ocean was incredibly beautiful. It would have been better if there were point transfers. The staff's response was also good!

テキパキしてて気持ちよかった！海は最高に綺麗でした。
ポイント移動があれば直良でした。
スタッフの対応も良かったです！

It was my first time fishing at sea on a boat, but they kindly taught us how to attach the bait, and all four of my family members successfully caught fish. We caught colorful fish unique to Okinawa. It was a lot of fun!

船での海釣りは初めてでしたが、餌のつけ方等、親切に教えて頂き、家族4人全員、無事に釣れました。
沖縄ならではの色鮮やかなお魚が、釣れました。とても、楽しかったです。

The sea was beautiful, and the guide (Tsubasa-kun) was kind and funny, making it the best tour! We were lucky to see sea turtles and got some wonderful photos taken! They sent the photos on the same day, and since they used a GoPro, the quality was really great. Thank you! If I have the chance to go to Miyako Island again, I will definitely participate.

海も綺麗で、お兄さん(つばさくん)も優しくて面白くて最高のツアーでした！
運良く海亀もみれて、素敵な写真も撮っていただきました！その日に写真も送ってくれて、GoProだったので画質もすごく綺麗でした、ありがとうございます！
また宮古島に行く機会があれば、絶対参加します

　

On the second day of our trip, we were worried about the typhoon on August 26. However, we were blessed with good weather and went out to the sea at Sesoko. I had my first experience with parasailing and banana boating, both at over 60. I was filled with anxiety, especially since I'm not great with heights, but parasailing was incredibly comfortable. The banana boat was also a lot of fun. It was the best experience!

8月26日台風が心配された旅行の2日目。天候に恵まれ瀬底の海にでました。パラセーリングとバナナボートに６０を超えて初体験。特にやや高いところが苦手な私にとって不安でいっぱいでしたが、、パラセーリングはめちゃ快適でした。バナナボートもめちゃ楽しかった。最高の体験をすることができました。

Initially, I had planned to experience the Blue Cave, but due to the weather, it was changed to snorkeling with sea turtles. However, it turned out to be a highly satisfying activity, and I enjoyed the entire day! The instructor was very supportive, especially for beginners, so even if you're scared of the ocean but still want to try, you can enjoy it with peace of mind. They are also very friendly, which helps ease any tension and lift your spirits.

The Pumpkin Cave is accessed by kayaking to a small cave entrance from the sea, and I was amazed by the mysterious scenery that you wouldn't expect from the outside. It made me feel like an adventurer, and the grandeur of nature brought an incredible sense of excitement and accomplishment for everyone, regardless of age.

During snorkeling, I was able to see sea turtles up close, and having photos taken from angles we couldn't capture ourselves became a wonderful memory! I definitely want to do it again. For those visiting Miyako Island for the first time and unsure of how to spend their time, I think this is just perfect.

最初は青の洞窟体験予定でしたが、天候等によりウミガメとのシュノーケリングに変更になりましたがとても満足度の高いアクティビティで1日楽しめました(^^)
インストラクターさんは初心者にもしっかり寄り添ってくれますので海が怖いけどそれでも体験したいという方でも安心して楽しめると思います。そして気さくな方なので緊張もほぐしてくれ気持ちを上げてくれます。
パンプキン鍾乳洞はシーカヤックを漕いで行った先の海から入る小さな洞窟の入口の先に外からは想像もつかない神秘な風景に驚かされ、冒険家になったような気持ちになり自然の偉大さに老若男女問わずワクワク感と達成感半端無いです。
シュノーケリングはウミガメにしっかり会えましたし、自分達では撮れないアングルの写真を撮ってもらえるのは最高の思い出になりました！またやりたいです。
宮古島初めて、どう過ごそうと悩んでいる方には丁度良いと思います。

The weather was great, and it was the best! The canoeing was refreshing, and the main attraction, the limestone cave, was very mysterious and moving. Our guide, Nogi-chan, was cheerful and lively, making the tour even more enjoyable. If I have the chance to visit Miyako Island again, I would love to participate. Thank you very much!!

天気も良く、最高でした！
カヌーも気持ち良かったし、本命の鍾乳洞はとても神秘的で感動しました。ガイドののぎちゃんは明るく溌剌としていて、このツアーをより楽しくしてくださっていました。
もしまた宮古島に来る機会があれば、参加させていただきたいと思いました。
ありがとうございました！！

I've been to Okinawa many times, but this was my first time kayaking. I felt a bit nervous but also excited when getting on the boat. As we smoothly glided to the middle of the river, I enjoyed the refreshing breeze and the sound of chirping birds. I even heard a Japanese bush warbler singing. We saw mudskippers, banyan trees, and even a mongoose! I wanted to go a little further, but reluctantly turned back... At the very end, my partner wobbled while getting off the boat and ended up getting splashed! I recommend bringing a full change of clothes. It was a fun experience, thank you!

沖縄は何度も遊びに来たけれど、カヤックは初めて。乗船するときは、ちょっとドキドキ、でもワクワク☺️
川の真ん中にスーッと進むと、気持ち風と、聞こえてくる鳥のさえずり。ウグイスも鳴いてるわ。
トビハゼに、ガジュマル、マングースまで❗️
もー少し向こうまだ行きたいなぁ、と後ろ髪引かれながらもＵターンで戻り…
最後の最後に、相方が下船する際にふらつき、浸水っ(￣^￣) 着替えは、全身分お待ちすることをオススメします。
楽しい経験、ありがとー

The experience of the diving was kind and attentive, which was great.

One concern I had was that the instructor suddenly referred to me as "mom," likely because there were children nearby (other people's children), which felt disrespectful and made me uncomfortable.

Other than that, everything was very good.

体験ダイビング親切丁寧で良かったです。

気になる点はイントラの人が側に子供さん(他の方の子供)がいたからか　いきなりお母さんと言われ
いかにも年配扱いされたことが不愉快でした。

その他はとても良かったです。

I thoroughly enjoyed the calm and clear sea. It was my first time trying stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), but they taught me very carefully, and I was able to have fun. This was my fifth time snorkeling, including overseas, but the sea in Miyako Island was exceptional. I regretted not discovering Miyako Island sooner. The coral and fish were right there. I even got to see a sea turtle. This is definitely a tour you can participate in with peace of mind. I was very satisfied! Thank you very much. I'm already planning to come back next year.

穏やかで透明な海を満喫できました。SUPは初めてでしたが、とても丁寧に教えていただき、楽しむことができました。シュノーケリングは海外も含めて5回目でしたが、宮古島の海は別格でした。もっと早く宮古島に出会っていればよかったと悔やんだほどです。サンゴも魚もすぐそこに。ウミガメにも会えましたよ。間違いなく安心して参加できるツアーです。大満足！ありがとうございました。来年もお世話になりたいと、はやくも計画中です。

The tour to Yufushima on a water buffalo was wonderful; the buffaloes were incredibly cute and very soothing. We had time to stroll leisurely, which was relaxing! The SUP was also enjoyable, as the guide explained everything thoroughly, making it easy to have fun even as a beginner! I was very satisfied to see the mangroves up close. I will definitely use this service again next time!

水牛に乗って由布島に行くツアーは水牛たちがすごく可愛くてすごく癒されました。
ゆっくり散策する時間もあってのんびりできました！
SUPもガイドさんが丁寧に説明してくれるので初めてでも安心して楽しむことができました！
マングローブも近くで見ることができて大満足です。
また次回も利用させてもらいます！