All Reviews for Okinawa Bus Tours

The tour went smoothly and they didn't waste too much time at the lesser sights (pineapple park and butterfly garden). There was plenty of time at the aquarium, which is the highlight of the tour. The traffic coming back was pretty bad so the drop off time was later than expected.

It's easier than going on your own, and I think the package price is a good deal. I was surprised by the intelligence of the water buffalo as they turned while considering their turning radius. The sea was beautiful, and I was captivated by it.

自分で行くより楽だし、セット料金もお得だと思います。
水牛は内輪差を考えながら曲がったりしてるので、その賢さにびっくりしました。
海は綺麗で見惚れました。

I actually want to give it 5 stars; it was a wonderful tour (I'll explain why I gave it 4 stars later).

The guide was fantastic. They provided detailed explanations about Okinawa's history, lifestyle, culture, and nature while we were in the moving vehicle. They also allowed participants some time to themselves by occasionally pausing the explanations. The guide was truly excellent, and the driver was also a wonderful person, full of politeness and safety.

Regarding cost performance, there are entrance fees at various locations, so expenses will continue to accumulate during the tour. However, at Okinawa World, the guide recommended a less expensive course, saying that the highest entrance fee course would be difficult time-wise, which left a good impression.

The reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is that I felt there could have been a bit more flexibility regarding the entrance fees. On the day I participated, there were a total of 23 participants. Normally, a group rate applies for 20 or more people at Sefa Utaki, allowing each participant to enter at a lower price. However, we were told that each participant had to pay the individual rate to enter, even though all participants were part of a tour group. I felt it was disappointing that if the guide had simply said at the reception, "23 people are entering," all participants could have entered at a lower price.

That said, our participation date just happened to have more than 20 people, and there may be days with fewer than 20, in which case the individual rate would apply. It would be better if the top page for participant recruitment clearly stated that entrance fees vary depending on the number of participants. I believe there is room for improvement.

While there was a bit of disappointment, I think it was a wonderful tour that efficiently covered key points in a short time, allowing us to listen to the explanations of a veteran guide.

本当は星を5つにしたい、素晴らしいツアーでした(なぜ星を4つにしたかは後述します)。

ガイドさんが素晴らしかったです。細やかに沖縄の歴史や生活や文化や自然についてを、走る車内でたくさん説明してくださりました。また、時に説明を中断されて、参加客が自分の時間を持てる余裕も残してくださりました。
本当にガイドさんが素晴らしかったし、運転士さんも礼儀正しさと安全に満ちた素晴らしい方でした。

コストパフォーマンスですが、各所において入場料がかかるので、ツアー中、それなりに財布からの出費は続きます。
でも沖縄ワールドにおいてはガイドさんが、最も高い入場料のコースは時間的に難しいだろうからと、安めのコースを案内してくださり、好印象です。

星を5つではなく4つにした理由は、その入場料について、もう少し機転をきかせられると思えたからです。
私のツアー参加日、参加者は計23名でした。本来なら斎場御嶽において、20名以上の団体料金が適用されるので、各参加者は安く入場することが可能でした。
けれど、ツアー参加者はそれぞれが個人料金を払わないと入場できないといわれて、全参加者がツアー・団体であるにもかかわらず、個人料金での入場になりました。
ガイドさんが受け付けにおいて、「23名入場です」といってくれたらそれだけで、全参加者が安く入場できただけに、残念に思えました。
ただ、私たちの参加日はたまたま20名以上であっただけで、日によっては20名に満たない日もあり、その場合は個人料金だと思います。ならば参加者募集のトップページにおいて、参加者の数によって入場料が変動すると明記されればよいだけなので、やはり改善の余地はあると思いました。

少しの残念さは残りましたが、短時間で効率的に要所を巡れて、ベテランガイドさんの説明も拝聴できる素晴らしいツアーだと思います。

I happened to find a tour site to go with my friends.
I was very satisfied with the tour!
Our destination was the Churaumi Aquarium!
It was my first time visiting the Churaumi Aquarium, and we were blessed with good weather. I really enjoyed such a dynamic aquarium with so much movement.
I wished we had a little more time to enjoy it.
The dolphin show was amazing, and I was surprised by the dolphins' abilities.
At Manzamo, as soon as we arrived, it started pouring rain, but miraculously, a beautiful big rainbow appeared.
At American Village, I was very satisfied that we could stretch our legs all the way to Sunset Beach!
I definitely want to participate again!
The staff welcomed us with smiles and thoughtful hospitality.
I would like to participate again.

友人と行くためにたまたま見つけたツアーサイトでした。
ツアー的になとても満足で良かったです！
わたし達の目的が、美ら海水族館でした！
美ら海水族館へ初めて行きましたが、お天気ににも恵まれ、大迫力でここまで動きがある水族館はとても楽しめました。
もう少し時間がほしいと思う楽しめました。
イルカショーではイルカの能力に驚きでした
次の
万座毛では到着した瞬間、大雨がふりましたが、逆に奇跡的に大きな虹がかかりとても綺麗でした。
アメリカンビレッジでは、サンセットビーチまて足を伸ばす事が出来とても満足でした！
また絶対参加したいです！
スタッフさんもいつも笑顔で思いやりのおもてなし頂きお出迎いして頂きました。
また、参加したいと思います。

I participated alone, but it was a tour that I could enjoy even by myself. I was the only solo participant on the same tour.
On Taketomi Island, I chose cycling, and it was great to have the time to freely cycle around the island and choose my return ferry time at my convenience.

1人で参加しましたが、十分1人でも楽しめるツアーでした。同じツアーでの1人参加は私だけでした。
竹富島では、サイクリングを選択し自由に島1週できる時間はあり帰りのフェリーの時間も自由に選べてよかったです。

I was looking forward to having a guide who was an older man, but it turned out to be a woman. She was very experienced and I was able to hear various stories, which was nice in its own way. She made sure to take us to photogenic spots and helped us take as many pictures as possible at Kabira Bay.

The time spent at each landmark was short, but given that we wanted to see as much as possible within the time frame, it couldn't be helped. On the plus side, we were able to visit many places, which was fulfilling.

Since this was my several visits to Ishigaki Island, there were places I had already been to, but there was also new information, so I never got bored.

おじいのガイドが楽しみだったんですが、女性の方でした。経験豊富で、いろんな話も聞けましたし、それはそれでよかったです。写真写りがいい場所だとか、川平湾でできるだけ写真が撮れるようにと配慮してくれました。
各名所での滞在時間が短いですが、時間内に回ろうと思えば仕方ないですね。その分、たくさんの場所に行けて充実しています。
何回目かの石垣島なので、既に行ったことがある場所もあったのですが、新情報もあって飽きることはなかったです。

I'm glad I was able to visit various places.
The content was abundant!
The guide was also very kind, and I had a great time!

いろんなところを、まわれてよかったです。
内容が盛り沢山でした！
ガイドの方も親切にしていただき楽しかったです！

I had a great time exploring the northern region of Okinawa in just one day. While it's nice to create your own plan and go around, I think taking a bus tour allows you to learn various information and enjoy efficient sightseeing!

1日で行きたい、沖縄北部地方を巡れて楽しかったです。
自分でプランを組んで回るのもいいですが、バスツアーで巡ると、色々な情報を知れるし効率の良い観光ができるなーと思います！

I chose this because it was cheap, but I wish I had read more reviews. I realized that since it's a worldwide site, there are many customers from the continent. The audio guide was just for listening, and I felt like a lunch refugee at the aquarium. The guide was quite businesslike, only focusing on the meeting time and roll call. I don't think it's suitable for those expecting Japanese-style service or for domestic travelers. I felt relieved when the driver said "Welcome back." The content of the tour was good.

安かったから選びましたが、もっとクチコミを読めばよかったです。ワールドワイドなサイトなので大陸からのお客さんが多いのだと気づきました。音声ガイドは聞くだけ・水族館でランチ難民・ガイド？？さんは事務的で集合時間と点呼だけ…という感じで、
日本的対応を期待する方や国内旅行の方には向いていないと思います。運転手さんがおかえりなさいと言ってくれたのがホッとしました。
ツアーの内容は良かったです。

I made a reservation the day before. I heard that the "Uncle Guide" has days off, and we were lucky to have him on that day, but if you can choose your schedule, I recommend checking in advance to ensure that the Uncle Guide is available on the day you book.

The pamphlet was specifically for the tour, so it was very clear about where we were going next and how long it would take, which gave me a great sense of reassurance. Kabira Bay was as beautiful as I had heard, but personally, I preferred Tamatorizaki Observatory!! It was incredibly beautiful even in October.

The Uncle Guide's explanations were very easy to understand and entertaining, so I found myself completely absorbed. Along the way, he played the sanshin and sang Yaeyama folk songs! I was really glad it was an Uncle Guide day (*・∀・*).

If I had to mention something, it would be that the Uncle Guide's voice was sometimes a bit quiet (I heard that people from Okinawa generally have soft voices), so it might be better to sit in the front seats of the bus.

前日に予約しました。「おじさんガイド」はお休みの日もあるとのこと、私たちはなまたまその日おじさんガイドでラッキーでしたが、日程を選べる場合はあらかじめ問い合わせて、おじさんガイドがお休みでない日に予約されることをお勧めします。
パンフレットがツアー専用なので、次はどこに行くのか、どれぐらいかかるかなど全て分かりやすく、非常に安心感のあるツアーでした。川平湾は聞いていた通りの綺麗さでしたが、それよりも個人的には玉取崎展望台がよかった！！10月なのにすごく綺麗です。

おじさんガイドの説明もすごく分かりやすく、かつ面白いので、ついつい聞き入ってしまいます。途中では三線を引かながら八重山の民謡を歌ってくださいます！本当におじさんガイドの日でよかったです(*・∀・*)

強いていうのであれば、おじさんガイドはたまに声が小さいので(沖縄の方は皆さん声が小さいと伺いました)、バスの前の席に座った方がいいかもしれません。

A tour that captures the best parts of Iriomote Island, Yubu Island, and Taketomi Island. The time allocation was just right, with no waiting times or idle moments, making it a very good tour. The mangrove cruise on Iriomote Island was especially enjoyable. On the ox cart ride to Yubu Island, the guide treated us to a beautiful song! I didn't have high expectations for the lunch since it was a bento box, but it turned out to be delicious, featuring several local Okinawan specialties. I couldn't finish the rice, so I wish I had gone with a bigger appetite!

西表島、由布島、竹富島のいいところだけを切り取ったツアー。時間配分もちょうどよく、特に待ち時間や暇な時間、あるいは足りない時間などがなかった、とてもよいツアーでした。西表島のマングローブクルーズが特に楽しかったです。由布島までの牛車では、ガイドさんが綺麗な歌声を披露してくださいました！昼食はお弁当ということであまり期待していませんでしたが、沖縄の名物が何種類も入った美味しいお弁当でした。お米が食べ切れなかったので、もっとお腹を空かせてから行けばよかったと思います笑

I had an amazing time!! The guide was fantastic!! The weather was great too, just perfect!!

I was planning to visit a remote island, so my stay in Ishigaki Island was short, and I was wondering what to do when I found this tour. The price was reasonable, and I thought, "What could it be like?" So I decided to join, and it was the right choice!!

The lunch at the restaurant with a great view was delicious as well. Thank you very much.

すごく楽しかったです‼️
ガイドさんも最高‼️
お天気も良くて、最高‼️

離島に渡る予定でしたので、石垣島の滞在時間が短くて、どうしようかなぁと思っているところにこのツアーを見つけました。
お値段も安いし、どんなもんかな❓と、参加してみたら、大正解‼️

眺めの良いレストランでのお昼ごはんも美味しかったです。
ありがとうござました。

The places we visited were truly wonderful, but the attitude of the bus guide was terrible. I could only think that they were looking down on people; I don't want to use the same company again.

行く場所などは本当に素晴らしかったが、バスガイドの態度がひどかった。人を舐めてるとしか思えなかった、もう同じ会社は使いたくない

I arrived in Osaka on Peach Aviation on September 29. Since I had some time before checking into the hotel, I joined this tour. It's more economical than purchasing the ferry fare and water buffalo cart tickets separately. After the tour, I strolled around the island, but even though it's the end of September, it was over 30°C and blazing hot. Walking around is quite difficult. I definitely recommend renting a bicycle as well. However, the village has coral sand laid out, which can be slippery; I saw several people slip and fall. It's best to explore the outer roads by bicycle and walk around the village.

9月29日にピーチ航空で大阪から到着。ホテルにチェックインするまで時間があるのでこちらのツアーに参加しました。フェリー代と水牛車のチケットを別々に購入するよりお得です(^^)ツアー終了後は徒歩で島を散策しましたが、9月の終わりとは言え30℃越えのカンカン照り。徒歩で回るには無理があります。是非レンタサイクルもつけましょう。ただし集落内はサンゴ砂が敷き詰めてあるため、よく滑るようで、何人も滑ったり転んだりする人を見ました。外周道路は自転車で、集落内は徒歩で散策するのがオススメです。

The guide and the driver were both very pleasant, making for a safe and enjoyable trip. During the bus rides, there was no excessive commentary or performance; the announcements and songs were just right, allowing us to relax and not feel bored while traveling by bus.

ガイドさん、運転手の方もとても感じがよく、安心して楽しく旅になりました。
バスの移動の時間も過剰な案内やパフィーマンスはなく、ちょうどよいくらいの案内と歌などを所々で歌ってくださり、ゆっくり休みながらバスでの移動中も退屈することもなく、過ごすことができました。

I participated in a tour of the Churaumi Aquarium.

I didn't research beforehand, so it was disappointing that there was no all-you-can-eat pineapple at the first stop, Nago Pineapple Park.

The stay at the Churaumi Aquarium was three hours, and I thought that would be long, but once I got there, I realized that it wasn't nearly enough time.

Overall, I think the tour was packed with activities.

However, it was a bit disappointing that there were hardly any Japanese participants, and instead of hearing directly from the guide, we only listened to a multilingual audio guide through earphones.

美ら海水族館を回るツアーということで参加しました。

事前に調べていなかったのが悪いのですが、最初の名護パイナップルパークは、パイナップルの食べ放題がなくてがっかりでした。

美ら海水族館の滞在時間は3時間だったのですが、行く前は長いかなと予想していましたが、行ってみたら全然時間が足りないですね。

ツアーとしては盛りだくさんでよかったと思います。

ただ、日本人の参加者がほとんどいないこと、
ガイドさんの直接の話ではなく、多国語対応の音声ガイドをイヤホンで聞くだけなので、
その点はちょっと残念。

Many hotels had pick-up services, and since it was the first hotel, the wait was too long. There was no commentary from the guide, so it felt boring. Also, the small gifts, like stickers, weren't very exciting. I wished we had more time at the aquarium.

多くのホテルにお迎えがあり、最初のホテルだったのでその時間が長すぎました。ガイドの話もなく暇でした。そしてプチプレゼントがシールなどであまり嬉しくなかったです。
また、水族館の時間がもっと欲しかったです。

The shuttle service from the hotel was very helpful. I was able to smoothly arrange for the boat, water buffalo, and cycling. I paid 300 yen for an hour to upgrade to an electric bike on-site, which was a good decision since the roads were sandy and had unexpected ups and downs. Taketomi Island is a wonderful place. You can walk around the village, but definitely try to bike to Nishizaki Pier and Kondoi Beach. You'll be amazed!

ホテルからの送迎があり、とても助かりました。船、水牛、サイクリングとスムーズに手続きできました。自転車は一時間300円を現地で払って電動にしましたが、道が砂地で案外アップダウンがあるので正解でした。竹富島は素敵な島です。集落は歩いても回れますが、西桟橋やコンドイ浜へもぜひ自転車で行ってみて下さい。感動します！

The distance traveled and the walking distance were long, and it was quite challenging in the heat, but I was really happy with the guide's hospitality. It was truly a once-in-a-lifetime bus tour. I definitely want to meet this bus guide again and do some sightseeing. Of course, I felt that we efficiently visited the tourist spots, and the cost performance was very high.

移動距離と歩く距離が長く、暑い中でしたので少し大変でしたが、ガイドさんのおもてなしの心がすごく嬉しかったです。本当に一期一会なバスツアーでした。ぜひまた今回のバスガイドさんにお会いして観光したいと思います。もちろん、観光地も効率よく周れてコストパフォーマンスはとても高いと感じました。

The water buffalo Akahachikun was so cute!! The guide's singing voice was wonderful, and I really enjoyed it!! We also decided to rent bicycles, and it was so much fun to pedal together! I want to do it again!

水牛のあかはちくんがとても可愛かった！！
ガイドさんの歌声も素敵で満喫できました！！
サイクリングも追加で借りることになりましたが、みんなで漕ぐのはとても楽しかったです！またやりたい！

For this price, you can visit five places in one day, and it includes an admission ticket to the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, along with a fun tour guide who provides interesting information about the sights. The tourist spots were great, but especially the guide! Not only did they provide information about the highlights, but they also performed island songs and even changed from their guide uniform into traditional clothing to sing. They were a talented and charming person!

このお値段で1日フルに5箇所も回れて、美ら海水族館の入場券もついて、バスガイドさんによる楽しい見所案内も付いてます。
観光地も良かったですが、特にガイドさん！
見所案内もさることながら、島歌を披露してくれたり、さらにガイドさんの制服から伝統衣装？にチェンジして唄ってくれたり、芸達者な可愛いらしい方でした！

I was able to fully enjoy a packed one-day schedule. I thought it was strange to have both the water buffalo ride from Iriomote Island to Yufu Island and the water buffalo cart in Taketomi, but both offered different experiences, and I understood why they were both included! I would like to use this service again.

１日スケジュールの詰まった予定を満喫出来ました。
西表島から由布島への水牛と竹富での水牛車の何で二回と思っていたのですが、どちらも違う体験ができて、なるほどと納得でした❗
又利用したいです。

During the tour, there was a mini presentation at the Himeyuri Monument, and we received some sata andagi. I understand that this is to enhance the enjoyment, but I would have appreciated it if you could have informed us in advance about what would be presented.

Also, since we went to the Himeyuri Monument, it would have been great if we could have spent about 40 minutes at the Ryukyu Glass Village, or had the option to choose between the "A Course: Okinawa World Cultural Kingdom Gyokusendo" and "B Course: Shinhar Beach and Cafe Tour," like in this tour.

Overall, I am very satisfied with the tour!

ツアーの中で『ひめゆりの塔の所で、ミニプレゼンがあります！！』とあり、サーターアンダギーを頂きました。お楽しみ感を出す為だとは分かっているのですが、出来れば前以てどういう物がプレゼンされるか教えて頂ければ嬉しく思いました。
あと　出来れば、ひめゆりの塔まで行ったのであれば『琉球ガラス村』も40分位時間を取るか、今回のツアーの『Aコース:おきなわワールド文化王国玉泉洞 ◆Bコース:新原ビーチ・カフェ巡り』の様に選択が出来れば最高でした。
ツアーじたいはとても満足しています！！

There were few snack shops inside and around the Churaumi Aquarium, so there wasn't much to eat, and we ended up ordering something reluctantly. We realized it was our mistake, and if we had known in advance, we would have bought snacks at a convenience store.

As for the tour itself, we were very satisfied and grateful!! The tour guide was really kind and handled the troubles of the Chinese tourists quickly and smartly, looking very cool while doing so!!

美ら海水族館の中やその周辺に、軽食屋さんが少なくて、食べたいものがなかったけど、仕方なく注文して食べた…という感じでした。私たちが悪いが、事前に分かってたら、コンビニで軽食を買ってたなぁ…と自分達のミスに反省しました。
ツアーじたいは、とても満足で感謝しかなかったです！！添乗員の方も本当に親切で、中国人ツアー客のトラブルにも迅速に対応されてて、格好良くスマートにされていました！！

I participated in this tour because I couldn't rent a car while traveling alone. Since it was a weekday, there were few participants, which allowed for a relaxed experience. What I found very good was the freedom to move around almost freely at the destination. As long as you don't miss the meeting time, it's fine. You don't have to match the pace of others. The meals were also luxurious at the resort area.

I was truly satisfied. However, I would be happy if there were a dedicated tour for those who want to spend more time at Daishi Forest Mountain.

1人旅で、レンタカー借りれないので参加しました。平日ともあり、参加人数も少なくのびのびできました。とても良いと思ったのは、現地ではほぼ自由に動ける事。待ち合わせ時間に遅れなければ大丈夫。周りに合わせなくて良いです。食事もリゾート地で豪華でした。
本当に満足できました。
ただ、大石林山にゆっくりしたいので、専用のツアーがあれば嬉しいです

After reading the reviews, my expectations were raised. It was good, but nothing more and nothing less. Also, I went at the end of September, and the sunlight was very strong, so women especially need to take sun protection measures.

体験談を読んでから行ったせいか、期待値が上がってしまっていました。
良かったです。ただそれ以上でもそれ以下でもありません。
また、9月末に行ったのですが日差しがとても強く、女性は特に日焼け対策はマストです。

Despite the heavy rain, I was grateful that the tour went ahead as planned. I was able to participate in the tour. The raincoat I brought as a backup was a lifesaver. The guide on the mangrove cruise mentioned that it had been five years since visibility was this poor. In such conditions, we visited Iriomote, Yufu, and Taketomi. The round trip from Iriomote to Yufu was by water buffalo cart. I was surprised at how smart the buffalo are! It seems they are more energetic in the rain, and they were faster than I expected. The Taketomi tour was a scenic ride around the island in the water buffalo cart. I thought it would have been even better if the weather had been nice, but it was still very beautiful (о´∀`о). My husband seemed to enjoy the Taketomi tour by water buffalo cart the most. I want to try the glass-bottom boat and the water buffalo cart again. I hope the weather is nice next time. I will participate in the tour again, so please take care of us then.

あいにくの大雨でしたが、雨天決行だったのがありがたい。ツアーに参加する事ができました。予備で持っていたレインコートは大活躍。マングローブクルーズのガイドさんは、こんなに視界が悪いのは5年ぶり。と言っていました。そんな中、西表観光、由布観光、竹富観光。西表から由布の行き帰りは水牛車。牛さんの頭の良い事にびっくり‼牛さんは、雨の方が元気らしく、思ってたより早かったです。竹富観光は水牛車で島めぐり。天気が良かったらもっと最高だろーなーとかいいながらも、とってもキレイでした(о´∀`о)うちの旦那は水牛車での竹富観光が一番良かったみたいです。グラスボートも水牛車も、またリベンジしたいです。次は天気になるといーな。その時はまたツアーに参加しますのでよろしくお願いします。

Even though there is no guide, I think it would be nice to have announcements about today's route and where we are heading next.

The audio guide is also choppy and hard to hear.

ガイド無しとは言っても
今日のルートの確認やこれから向かうところくらいはアナウンスがあってもいいと思う。

音声ガイドも途切れ途切れで聞きづらい。

The water buffalo had a name, and I rode "Tomi-kun" on Taketomi Island. It was relaxing to be pulled around the island by the buffalo. The stories from the buffalo handler were interesting, and it was a very nice time.

水牛には、名前がついていて、私は、竹富島の『富くん』に乗車。のんびりと牛に引かれて島をぐるりと。牛使いさんのお話も面白かったし、とてもいい時間でした。

It was a lunch and a packed sightseeing bus tour at the aquarium and JAL Hotel, which are difficult to reach on your own at the northernmost point. Traveling is better with companions... I made friends with a Japanese wife and some Chinese people, and we enjoyed it together.
I would like to ride again. Thank you very much.

自分では行きにくい最北端、水族館、JALホテルのでランチと盛りだくさんの観光バスツアーでした。旅は道連れ、、、日本人の奥様と中国人の方々と仲良くなり、一緒に楽しみました。
また乗ってみたいです。ありがとうございました。