All Reviews for Okinawa Bus Tours

I was able to fully enjoy the essence of Okinawa in just one day! Everywhere was so appealing that I ran out of time, so next time I want to take plenty of time to explore the key spots. This time, the driver and the tour guide were both very nice people, which made the experience even more enjoyable! Thank you!

1日で沖縄らしさを満喫出来ました！どこも魅力的で滞在時間が足りなくなってしまったので、次は要所要所にたっぷり時間をかけて見て回りたいと思います。
今回は運転手さん並びに添乗員さんがとても良い人柄でより楽しめました！ありがとうございました！

Crossing the island by water buffalo cart was a charming and wonderful experience. I was also impressed by the extensive mangroves. The bus driver's stories on Iriomote Island were very informative as well. Thank you very much. It was a bit disappointing that the weather was gloomy.

水牛車での島渡り、趣があり、素敵な体験ができました。
広範囲のマングローブも感動しました。
西表島のバスの運転手さんのお話もとても参考になりました。
ありがとうございまました。
天気がぐずついていたのがちょっと残念でした。

I was amazed by the vastness of the limestone formations in Ishigaki. They were very beautiful and magnificent, and I could feel the passage of time. I also recommend the glass-bottom boat in Kabira.

石垣の鍾乳の広大さに驚きました
とても綺麗で壮大で年月を感じました
また川平でのグラスボートはお勧めです

The guide shared various stories, allowing me to learn about history. I was able to discover many great places.

ガイドさんが色々お話してくださったので、歴史を学ぶことができた。たくさんの良い場所を知ることができた。

I initially planned for my grandchildren to ride the water buffalo cart, but I felt like I wanted to ride a little longer! The waiting time was quite long, and by the time we boarded the boat, there wasn't enough time to explore the island. That was how I felt. Other than that, I didn't have any particular complaints. If I have the opportunity again, I think I would like to try activities on Yufu Island and Iriomote Island. Thank you very much.

取り敢えず孫たちを水牛車に乗らしたくて計画しましたが、もう少しだけ長く乗りたかったかなぁ！？という感じです。待たされた時間が長くて、船の乗船時間には、中途半端島内巡りしようと思っても時間がない。そう感じでした。後は、特に不満は、ありませんでした。また機会があれば、由布島、西表島のアクティビティに挑戦しようかなぁと思います。ありがとう御座いました。

When visiting Ishigaki Island, I recommend finishing your island-hopping tour first, as they will take you to the airport afterward. This would be a good option for your last day.

You will have time to ride a glass-bottom boat at Kabira Bay, which is a highlight of Ishigaki Island (boat fees are not included). The staff from the boat company will be waiting for you in the parking lot at Kabira Bay, so you can enjoy the experience without worrying about waiting times, making it very efficient.

When I used this service, there was a cruise ship in, and it was very crowded with foreigners. It's best not to have high expectations for lunch.

石垣島に観光に来た際、離島めぐりを先に済ませ、空港まで送っていただけるので、最終日に利用されるとよいと思います。
石垣島のハイライトになる川平湾でグラスボートに乗れる時間があります（ボート料金は含まれていません）。
川平湾ではボート業者のスタッフが駐車場で待っていてくれますので、待ち時間を気にせずに効率が良いです。
私が利用したときはクルーズ船が来ていて、外国人で大混雑しておりました。
昼食は期待しない方がよろしいです。

I received my ticket at the counter of the island terminal and boarded the ship. With transportation to and from the port, I was able to take a stroll around the island during the extra time I had!

I was able to make good use of my time from lunch until the evening (^^).

離島ターミナルのカウンターでチケットをもらい乗船
港から送り迎え付きで、余った時間で島内のお散歩にも行けました！

ランチしてから夜までのいい時間の使い方ができました(^^)

This is a classic course for island hopping around Ishigaki Island, including a round trip on a water buffalo cart to Yubu Island, a mangrove tour on the Nakama River, and free time on Taketomi Island. We were able to efficiently explore all three islands.

On the water buffalo cart, the guide played the sanshin and sang Okinawan songs, and the bus driver shared interesting stories about the island!

西表島〜由布島へ水牛車で往復、マングローブ群生の仲間川遊覧、竹富島でのフリータイムという石垣島周辺の離島巡りの定番コースのですが、3島を効率よく観光できました。
水牛車ではガイドの方が三線を弾きながら沖縄の歌を歌ってくださり、バスでは運転手の方の島のお話も面白かったです！

This time we took a course around the three islands, and it was very well received by my family. The schedule was just right, and we had a great time. Thank you for your assistance. If there is another opportunity, I will definitely use your services again.

今回はま3島をめぐるコースでしたが、家族にも大好評でした。時間割りもちょうど良く、大変楽しむ事が出来ました。
お世話になりました。又、機会が有れば利用させて頂きます。

At first, I was anxious, but the staff guided me each time, so I was able to enjoy sightseeing without worry. I especially think that the three-island tour is a cost-effective and recommended course.

初めは不安でしたが係員が都度案内してくれるので不安なく観光出来ます。特に3島巡りはコスパも良いおすすめコースだと思います。

I am satisfied with the tour I chose. Especially, having the explanations from the expert guide in the Valley of Gangala made the visit worthwhile. However, the bus we took had people going to the beach on the same route. While it's fine since Okinawa World and the Valley of Gangala have the same destination, the fact that we disband at a somewhat awkward time, like 1:30, makes me wish they would separate the groups. Was that mentioned in the description?

自分が選んだツアー内容には満足してます。
特にガンガラーの谷の専門ガイドさんの説明受けながらは観光に来た甲斐がありました。
ただこちらのバス、海に行く人も一緒に3コース同行です。おきなわワールド、ガンガラーの谷は目的地が同じなのでいいのですが…１時半とか微妙な時間で解散するので、寄り道する分早く戻れると思うと別にして欲しいなという。説明文にはそんなこと書いてありましたっけ？

This is a bus tour that takes you around the sightseeing spots of Ishigaki Island. The guide introduced folk songs while playing the sanshin. You can get off at Naha Airport, making it an efficient bus tour.

石垣島の観光名所を巡るバスツアーです。
ガイドさんは、三線を演奏しながら民謡を紹介してくれました。
那覇空港で降車でき、効率よいバスツアーでした。

The staff at the reception desk were friendly and provided kind assistance. Thanks to them, the last day turned out to be a fun trip. The tour was enjoyable as well. I didn't have enough time to see everything on Yufu Island, but I would like to come back and explore it more leisurely. I also want to participate in other tours.

窓口受付の方の感じが良く、親切に対応してくださいました。そのおかげで最終日楽しい旅行になりました。ツアーも楽しかったです。由布島、時間が足りなくて全部見れなかったけれど、またゆっくり来たいと思います。他のツアーも参加したいと思いました。

I was able to spend a relaxing time in Mishima! The weather was great, and I could also listen to the sanshin while riding the water buffalo cart! It was a luxurious day and I had a lot of fun, but if I had to be picky, I wish I had about 30 more minutes to buy souvenirs on Iriomote Island at the end.

三島ともゆっくりと過ごすことが出来ました！天気にも恵まれ、水牛車では三線も聞くことができました！
贅沢な1日で楽しかったですが、欲を言えば、西表島で最後にお土産を買う時間がなかったので、30分くらいあれば良かったかなぁ。

The weather was nice, and the boat didn't sway, allowing us to enjoy sightseeing. The mangroves of Iriomote were beautiful, and we had a relaxing time on the water buffalo cart to Yubu Island, making the island exploration a delightful experience. The water buffalo cart on Taketomi Island was also good, but the distance was short, and it ended quickly, so I wish I had chosen the bicycle plan instead. Overall, it was a fun day!

天気も良く船も揺れずに楽しく観光できました。西表のマングローブも綺麗に見れて由布島への水牛車ものんびりと過ごすことができて島の散策も楽しい時間でした。竹富島の水牛車も良かったですが距離が短くすぐ終わってしまったので自転車プランにしておけばよかったです。全体的に楽しい1日でした

The limestone cave and the beautiful scenery at Kabira Bay were great, and both the driver and guide were kind. It was unfortunate that the glass boat at Kabira Bay was canceled due to strong winds, so I couldn't ride it, but the views were beautiful. Also, it was disappointing that the guide didn't perform the sanshin or songs and dances that I had seen in other people's posts. However, the guidance was solid.

鍾乳洞、川平湾と綺麗な景色が見れて運転手さんガイドさんも親切でよかったです。川平湾のグラスボートが強風のため欠航で乗れなかったのが残念でしたが、景色は綺麗でした。あと他の人の投稿であったガイドさんの三線や歌踊りなどがなかったのが残念でした。ガイドはしっかりしてくれましたが。

I participated in a half-day tour of Sefa Utaki and the Gangala Valley. Since I don't have a car, the tour was very helpful for me, and the bus guide taught us a lot about Okinawa, which was great. The guide also explained about the Gangala Valley, and I enjoyed it, so I highly recommend it.

斎場御嶽とガンガラーの谷の半日ツアーに参加しました。
車がない私には半日では行けないので、ツアーはとても助かりましたし、
バスガイドさんも沖縄のことをいろいろ教えて下さり、とてもよかったです。
ガンガラーの谷もガイドさんが説明して下さり、楽しめたのでオススメです。

In the morning, they picked us up at the hotel, and we took a tour-exclusive boat to Iriomote Island. On the bus in Iriomote, the driver provided an entertaining guide, so we never got bored. The round trip to Yubu Island was accompanied by traditional island songs played on the sanshin while riding the water buffalo. On the way back, we all sang "Nada Sousou" together. It seems that the experience can vary depending on the water buffalo cart driver.

For lunch, there was a buffet. The pita bread filled with pork was incredibly delicious! We could also take commemorative photos with the water buffalo for free. If you like, you can buy a larger one, but I received a smaller one for free!

The Nakama River cruising lasts just under an hour, and there is a guide as well. On Taketomi Island, I decided not to rent a bicycle, but there was a sign at the port indicating rentals available on the day, so I was able to rent one! If you plan to go to the beach, it's better to have one.

You can choose from several return boat times. Once we arrived at the port, we could also choose the bus time to the hotel, so if you want to do some sightseeing, you can! I highly recommend it!

朝ホテルに迎えにきてくれて、
ツアー専用の船で西表にいきます。
西表のバスではドライバーが楽しいガイドもしてくれて、飽きません。
由布島への往復の水牛も三線で島唄つき
帰りはいっしょに歌いましょうとなだそうそうをみんなで歌いました。これは水牛車の引き手さんによっても違うようです。
お昼はビュッフェ式です。ピタパンに豚肉をいれてそれがすごく美味しかった！
水牛との記念写真もただでとれます。
気に入れば大きいのを買いますが、小さいのはもらいました❗️
仲間川クルージングは一時間弱ですが、ガイドもあります。
竹富島では自転車なしにしましたが、港に当日借りの看板があり、借りることができました！浜にいくなら、あったほうかよいです。
帰りの船の時間もいくつかから選べます。
港についたら、ホテルへのバスの時間も選べるので、観光もしようと思ったらできます！おススメです❗️

A classic island-hopping tour around Ishigaki Island includes a round trip on a water buffalo cart from Iriomote Island to Yufu Island, a mangrove cruise on the Nakama River, and free time on Taketomi Island. The ferry, sightseeing bus, and lunch were all efficiently arranged. I had booked accommodation on Taketomi Island, so I disembarked at Taketomi Port, but I appreciated the flexibility of being able to explore as much as possible in a short amount of time, which is great for someone traveling alone and wanting to see various sights.

The trip from Ishigaki Island to Iriomote Island and Taketomi Island was on the tour operator's own boat, the Super Dream, which provided a spacious and comfortable journey. The staff at the port were also very kind and provided thorough explanations during the check-in process.

西表島〜由布島へ水牛車で往復、マングローブ群生の仲間川遊覧、竹富島でのフリータイムという石垣島周辺の離島巡りの定番ですが、渡船〜観光バス〜昼食が効率よくうまく手配されていました。私は竹富島で宿を取っていたので竹富港で離団しましたが、こういう融通がきくところも一人旅でも出来るだけ色々見てみたいという欲張りには短い時間を十分に観光に使えありがたかったです。

石垣島〜西表島〜竹富島は、ツアー催行会社(石垣島ドリーム観光)の持ち船スーパードリーム号で、大きく居心地の良い船旅でした。また港での受付も丁寧な説明で係の方々も親切でした。

I came to Ishigaki Island and, since I was here, I wanted to explore other islands in the Yaeyama region, so I signed up for this three-island tour. We took a boat to explore the mangrove forests of Iriomote Island, rode a water buffalo cart for 400 meters to Yubu Island, where we were soothed by subtropical plants, enjoyed a buffet lunch featuring Okinawan cuisine, and then moved on to Taketomi Island. Here, we also rode a water buffalo cart and spent a leisurely time admiring the red-tiled roofs. During the ride, our guide played the sanshin and sang Okinawan songs, making me feel like I was truly in Okinawa. The entire course included explanations, allowing us to learn many things that we wouldn't have known just by exploring on our own, making it a satisfying tour.

石垣島旅行に来、せっかくなので八重山の他の島も巡ってみたいと思い、この3島ツアーに申し込みました。ボートでの西表島のマングローブ林巡り、400m水牛車に乗って由布島(ゆぶじま)に渡り、亜熱帯植物に癒され、沖縄ごはんのブュッフェランチをとり、竹富島に移動。ここでも水牛車に乗って赤瓦の屋根屋根を眺めつつゆっくりとした時間を過ごせました。水牛車ではガイドの方が三線を弾きながら沖縄の歌を歌ってくださり、沖縄に来た～と思えます。コース全てに渡って解説がつくので、個人で巡るだけでは知ることの出来ないことをたくさん学べたりもでき、満足なツアーでした

The purpose was to hike at Asumu, but I think it was a very worthwhile tour as we also visited the related Stone Museum, Cape Hedo, Shikuwasa Park, had lunch at the very popular Kunigami Shokudo, and finally made it to Kouri Island. I was worried at first because the weather was rainy, but it cleared up at Cape Hedo, and I was glad we could hike without any issues.

目的はアスムイハイクでしたが、関連のストーン美術館、辺戸岬、シークァーサーパーク、ランチは大人気の国頭食堂、最後は古宇利島まで行けて大変お得なツアーだと思います。天気が最初雨で心配でしたが、辺戸岬ではなんとか上がり、ハイクも問題なくできてよかったです。

I was able to sightsee at just the right time. It was easier than going around by myself. I had lunch at a restaurant with a great view. It was convenient to get dropped off at the airport.

丁度よい時間で観光できました。自力で巡るより楽ちん。景色のよいレストランでランチ。空港で下車できて便利でした。

The highlight of this tour was definitely the mangrove cruise in Iriomote Island, which was fantastic. I was impressed by the guide's explanations and assistance. I recorded the shamisen performance on the water buffalo cart, so I'll be listening to it again and again. For Taketomi Island, I chose the bus tour, which made it easy to explore various places, and it was perfect for older travelers.

このツアー最大の期待だった西表島マングローブクルーズがとっても良かった。ガイドさんの説明や対応も感動しました。水牛車の三味線演奏も動画撮影したのでちょくちょく聴き直します。竹富島はバスツアーを選んだで楽に色々廻れて年配者にには最高でした。

The weather was favorable, and the Sefa Utaki was very mystical. Participating in the Ganga-lar Valley while listening to the guide's stories made for a very enjoyable hike. On the last day of my trip to Okinawa, the half-day tour was very meaningful, and I was extremely satisfied.

天気にも恵まれ、斎場御嶽はとても神秘的で、ガイドさんの話を聞きながら参加するガンガラーの谷は、とても楽しくハイキングできました。
沖縄旅行の最終日で、半日ツアーはとても有意義に過ごすことができ、大満足です。

Yubu Island and Taketomi Island both had plenty of free time for independent activities, which allowed for a personal experience that was fantastic. The photos taken with the cows turned out to be unexpectedly wonderful, and I couldn't help but purchase them.

由布島も竹富島も自由行動時間がたっぷりで、自分なりの体験が出来、最高でした。
牛と一緒に撮った写真が思いのほか素敵で…思わず購入しました。

I understood that the schedule was tight, but I felt that the tour guide was too anxious, which showed in their words and expressions. I realize that there were many people from overseas and of different ages, making it challenging, but I wished they could have handled it with a bit more calmness. Regarding masks, while I don't mind if someone chooses to wear one based on their own judgment, it felt a bit like moral coercion when they talked about it at length. Coexisting with infectious diseases is tough, but I think the attitude of a school teacher should be reconsidered. This is a tour meant for having fun.

スケジュールがタイトなことはわかっていましたが添乗員さんが焦りすぎで言葉にも表情にも感情がですぎだったと思います。海外のかたも多く年代もバラバラなので大変なのはわかりますがもう少し落ち着いて対応して欲しかったです。またマスクについて自分の判断で着けていることはかまいませんがながながと話して道徳的強制のように感じました。感染症と共存していくことは大変ですが学校の先生のような態度は少し考え直して欲しいと思いました。楽しく過ごすためのツアー参加です。

I spent a day exploring the northern part of Okinawa, and although we couldn't spend much time at each location, it was enjoyable. However, it was unfortunate that we couldn't have lunch due to the limited time at the tourist spots. I had heard comments suggesting that it would have been better to buy rice balls and drinks to eat on the bus, and I wish I had done that.

沖縄北部を1日かけて、観光できるため、個々の場所が時間かけれないけど楽しかったです。
ですが、観光地で限られた時間のため、昼食は取れないのが、残念でした。おむすびと飲み物を買ってからバスで食べる方が良いとコメントがあったため、そのようにすれば良かったな。

The journey always begins by taking a sightseeing bus to get a grasp of the layout of the area. The local guide's stories were enjoyable, making for a fulfilling bus tour. The optional glass-bottom boat at Kabira Bay offers a discount for bus tour participants, and it's definitely something you should experience.

旅の始まりはいつも周遊のバスに乗り位置関係を掌握します。
地元のガイドさんのお話が楽しく、充実したバスツアーでした。
オプションの川平湾グラスボートは、バスツアー割引が有り絶対乗るべきです。

I was able to efficiently visit the islands. I rented a bicycle, but it seemed like the frame was bent, making it very difficult to ride and unstable. Since it had been decades since I last rode a bike, I initially thought it was just because I wasn't used to it. However, upon reflection, I realized that the handlebar setup and seat angle were in very poor condition. I regret not asking for a change right from the start.

非常に効率よく島々を廻れました。
レンタサイクルを借りましたが、フレームが曲がっているようで非常に乗りにくく安定した走りが出来ず苦労しました。
何十年ぶりに自転車に乗ったので、初めは慣れていないからかな？と思っていましたが冷静に考えてみるとハンドルのセッティング・座席の角度等非常に整備業況が悪いです。
最初に変更を望めば良かったと反省しきりです。

It was my first time in Ishigaki Island, and traveling while listening to the guide's stories was very informative. I'm glad I participated.

初めての石垣島でしたので、ガイドさんのお話を聞きながらの旅は、知ること多くて参加してよかったです。