All Reviews for Okinawa Bus Tours

I visited Taketomi Island, Iriomote Island, and Yufu Island in that order. I couldn't enjoy the dining options on Taketomi Island since they open at 11 AM, but the entire island was peaceful and a wonderful place. The interaction between the water buffalo cart guide and the water buffalo was also a highlight (laughs).

On Iriomote Island, we traveled by bus to the boat for the mangrove tour. The driver also served as a guide, and he was quite impactful, making it very interesting to learn about the island (laughs). During the mangrove tour, he clearly and concisely explained the three types of mangroves we would see. The breeze felt really nice.

From Iriomote Island to Yufu Island, we traveled by water buffalo cart. I was able to experience what I had envisioned. There was quite a bit of free time on Yufu Island, allowing for a leisurely stroll.

Overall, it was a wonderful tour, and I'm glad I could visit all the islands.

竹富島、西表島、由布島の順で回りました。
竹富島のお食事系は11時開店のため利用できませんでしたが、島全体がのどかでとても良いところでした。水牛車の案内の方と水牛さんの相性も見どころでした(笑)
西表島はマングローブツアーの船までバスでの移動でした。運転手の方がガイドもしてくださってましたが、なかなかインパクトのあるガイドで、とても面白く島のことを知れました(笑) マングローブツアーもツアーで見れる3つのマングローブをわかりやすく簡潔に教えてくださいました。風がとっても気持ちよかったです。
西表島から由布島までは水牛車でした。思い描いてた体験をできました。由布島でのフリータイムがかなりあり、ゆっくりと散策できました。
どの島も行けてよかったと思えるすばらしいツアーでした。

I received a lot of energy at the power spot.
The route at Okinawa World was a bit confusing, but it was good.

パワースポットでパワーたくさん貰いました。　
おきなわワールドの順路が分かりずらかったけど、良かったです。

I was able to efficiently visit tourist spots in a limited time, and the guide's stories were educational. I participated in a glass-bottom boat tour at Kabira Bay and was able to see coral and sea turtles! Fortunately, I also got to see a crested serpent eagle along the way, which made for a great memory. This time, Ishigaki Island was a port of call for the cruise ship. For those flying back, it's recommended to stop by the airport on the return day if you have an evening flight.

限られた時間で観光地を効率よく巡ることができ、また、ガイドさんのお話も勉強になりました。川平湾でグラスボトムボートに参加して、珊瑚や海亀を見ることができました！運良く道中でカンムリワシも見ることができて、よい思い出になりました。今回、石垣島はクルーズ船の寄港地でした。飛行機での人も帰りに空港に寄るので、夕方の便なら帰る日にもお勧めです。

Starting from the cave café inside the limestone cave, the mood was fantastic. The guide's explanations were easy to understand, and we slowly made our way through the forest. There was even a cave where we entered with lanterns, allowing us to enjoy the feeling of exploration.

鍾乳洞の中にあるケイブカフェからのスタートで気分満点。
ガイドさんの説明も分かりやすく、森の中をゆっくりと進みます。
途中ランタンを持って入る洞窟もあり、探検気分も味わえました。

You can efficiently visit the three islands of Iriomote, Yufu, and Taketomi in one day. I took a bike tour around Taketomi Island at the end, but since the village is all laid out the same way, I got lost and couldn't find the meeting point. I had to ask a local for directions, but I managed to make it back in time for the meeting. It was the last ferry, so if I hadn't made it, I wouldn't have been able to return to Ishigaki.

西表、由布、竹富３島を効率よく1日で回れる。
竹富島で最後に自転車で島巡りをしたのだが、村中はどれも同じつくりなので、
道に迷い、集合場所がわからなくなり、島民の方に道を教えてもらい何とか集合時間に間に合った。フェリー最終便だったので、間に合わなければ石垣に帰りつけなかった。

Initially, the plan I reserved was canceled due to insufficient participants, and I was forced to change plans at the last minute. However, the recommended plan was very fulfilling. I do wish I had received the cancellation notice a bit earlier, but it turned out well in the end. I appreciate the attentive service and would like to use your services again.

はじめに予約したプランが人数不足で中止になり急遽プラン変更を余儀なくされましたが、おすすめしていただいたプランもとても充実した内容でした。もう少し早く中止の連絡が欲しかった思いはありますが、結果オーライです。丁寧に対応いただき感謝しています。またお世話になりたいです。

I wanted to visit Manza Beach, Warumi Bridge, Kouri Island, and the Churaumi Aquarium, so I signed up for a tour to efficiently cover these places, even though it included some extra stops. The hotel pick-up was very helpful. For lunch, I brought food onto the bus since it might take time and be expensive at tourist spots. The bus ride was long, so it worked out perfectly. I enjoyed Nago Pineapple Park and Okashi Goten more than I expected.

万座毛、ワルミ大橋、古宇利島、美ら海水族館に行きたかったので余分なところも付いてくるけど効率よく廻るためにツアーに申し込みました。
宿泊先のホテルまで送迎があったので、とても助かりました。
昼食は、観光地では時間もかかるかもしれないし、お値段もするので、バスに持ち込んで食べました。
乗ってる時間も長いので、ちょうど良かったです。
ナゴパイナップルパークや御菓子御殿は思ったよりは楽しめました。

Since transportation in Okinawa wasn't very convenient, I joined this tour. The tour guide at the Valley of Gangala was a lot of fun, and I experienced a mystical and extraordinary feeling at the Sefa Utaki. There were also a few people participating alone, so it was perfectly fine to go solo. I was able to be taken to Naha Airport, which allowed me to check my luggage and visit other places efficiently. I'm glad I participated in the tour.

沖縄は交通の便があまり良くなかったので、このツアーに参加しました。
ガンガラーの谷ではツアーガイドさんがとても楽しかったし、斎場御嶽は神秘的で非日常感を味わえました。
一人参加の人も何人かいたし、一人でも全然大丈夫でした。
那覇空港まで送ってもらえたので、空港に荷物を預けて他の個所も見学出来て、効率よく廻れて、ツアーに参加して良かったです。

This was my third time visiting Ishigaki Island, and it was my husband's first time, so we decided to book this tour. Since our hotel was a bit far from the terminal this time, we opted for a plan that included transportation to the hotel and a rental bicycle on Taketomi Island.

Even though it was my third time, crossing from Iriomote Island to Yubu Island by water buffalo cart and leisurely exploring Taketomi Island by water buffalo cart was still a uniquely enjoyable Okinawan experience. We were able to spend relaxed time with the uniquely individual water buffaloes and savor a break from the everyday. Everything went smoothly, and it was great that we could choose our departure time for the boat from Taketomi Island.

On Yubu Island and Taketomi Island, there were opportunities for photo shoots, and those who wanted could purchase the photos, but if you didn't want them, you could simply pass by, which I think is a good system. Since there were just the two of us participating, we decided to purchase all the photos (with data), and it became a wonderful keepsake.

3度目の石垣島でこちらのツアーも3度目でしたが、夫が石垣島初めてとのことで申し込みをしました。今回はホテルがターミナルから離れていたこともあり、ホテルまでの送迎と竹富島では、レンタサイクルを含むプランで申し込みをしました。
3度目でしたが、西表島から由布島に水牛車で渡ったり、竹富島を水牛車でゆったり散策したりするのは何度やっても沖縄らしく楽しめました。個性豊かな水牛たちとのんびりした時間を過ごせ、非日常の時間を味わう事ができました。全てスムーズですし、竹富島からの船は時間を選べるのもよかったです。由布島と竹富島では、写真撮影もあり、希望者が購入出来ますが、不要な方はそのままスルーすればよいので良いシステムだと思います。私たちは2人参加とあって、写真(データ付き)も全て購入させて頂き、良い記念になりました。

The weather was great and it was the best.
Thank you to the driver and the guide!
I saw a lot of fish and corals on the glass-bottom boat.

天気が良くて最高でした。
運転手さん、ガイドさんありがとうございました！
グラスボートではお魚とサンゴたくさんみれました。

It was a wonderful day with great weather!

Unfortunately, just like the weather, there was nothing I could do about it, but I was disappointed that I couldn't see the blue sea at the beach since I stayed on Taketomi Island during low tide.

天気が良くて素敵な1日になりました！

天気と同じくどうする事も出来ませんが、引き潮の時間帯に竹富島に滞在したのでビーチの青い海見れずがっかりでした。

It rained all day and the roads were congested, but it was incredibly fun! I can't express it any better than that! Thank you to the driver and the bus guide. This was my first time in Okinawa, but when I come back, I want to take the same tour route again!

終日雨でしかも道路は渋滞どうなるかと思ったけどめちゃくちゃ楽しかったあああの一言に尽きます！
運転手さんもバスガイドさんもありがとうございました。はじめて沖縄に来たけどまた来た時は同じルートでツアー来たいです！

Since we didn't have a car, we signed up for a tour! It was so much fun to visit places we couldn't have gone to on our own!

車がなかったのでツアーを申し込みました！自分たちじゃあいけない場所にも行けたのですごい楽しかったです！

I visited the Southern Battlefields as we mark 80 years since the end of the war. It made me reflect deeply on my thoughts about peace. I felt the weight of the 80 years since the war ended.

戦後80年を迎えるにあたって南部戦跡を訪れました。改めて噛み締める平和への思い。戦後80年の重みを感じました。

We experienced this with our 5-year-old and 8-year-old. I was worried about seasickness on the high-speed boat, but they guided us to sit at the front where it was less bumpy, which made me feel at ease. The weather was great, and the mangroves at high tide were incredibly beautiful. I heard that you can see a lot of marine life at low tide, so I would like to visit again during that time.

Since it was our first free plan on Taketomi Island, I was concerned about getting around by bus and on foot, but we were able to visit Kaiji Beach, Kondoi Beach, Nishizaki Pier, and the Island we wanted to see. Our free plan started after 2 PM, and we had to return from Taketomi Port to Ishigaki Port by 5 PM, so our stay was short, and I wished we could have explored a bit more leisurely.

The meals were sufficient for our 5-year-old when shared. The water buffalo carts moved at different speeds, so we were guided to different carts for the ride to and from, which the kids really enjoyed, and it was great to take photos together.

5歳、8歳の子連れで体験しました。高速船の酔いが心配でしたが、前方が揺れると案内していただき、安心して乗ることが出来ました。
天候も良く、満潮時のマングローブは凄く綺麗でした。干潮時は生物等も良く見えるそうなので、干潮時もいつか行ってみたいと思います。竹富島では初のフリープランだったので、バスと徒歩で心配でしたが、行きたかったカイジ浜、コンドイ、西桟橋、Islandに行けました。14時過ぎ〜のフリープランで17時には竹富港から石垣港に戻らなければならなかったので、滞在時間が短く、もう少しゆっくりまわりたかったです。
食事は5歳児には取り分けで十分でした。水牛車は水牛車によって速度が違う為、行きと帰りと別の水牛車を案内してくれて、子供もとても楽しんでいて、写真も一緒に撮れて良かったです。

I'm glad I participated in this tour. There were couples and solo participants as well. I've been to Okinawa several times, but I wanted to visit places I hadn't been to yet... The lunch was impressively delicious, and the scenery at the cape was wonderful. I really liked Daishi Forest Mountain. It was about a 30-minute course, but it was quite satisfying. There's also a longer course that lasts about 45 minutes. Luckily, it didn't rain while we were walking around.

このツアーに参加して良かった
夫婦や１人参加の方もいました
何度も沖縄は来てますが、まだ行った事のない場所へ行きたくて……
お昼は感動する美味しさ　岬は風景が素晴らしい　私は大石林山が気に入りました
30分くらいのコースでしたが見応えじゅうぶん　45分くらいの長いコースもあります
散策中は雨も降らなかったのでラッキー

The information provided during the bus ride was easy to understand, and the singing was great! Most importantly, when I reported that I had forgotten something at Manzamo during the first tour and needed to change where I would get off, the staff kindly said, "The bus does leave from there, but isn't it difficult? If it's just 5 or 10 minutes, we can stop by?" They also guided all the participants politely, allowing me to retrieve my forgotten item and safely return to the hotel. I was really glad to have such a kind crew member.

バスの中で案内してくれる内容も分かりやすいし、歌も上手でした！！何より私が最初のツアーの万座毛で忘れ物をしてしまって降りるところを変更すると言うことを報告した際に「そこからバスは出てるけど大変じゃない？5分10分だったら寄るよ？」と言ってくださり参加者の皆様にも丁寧に案内していただき忘れ物をとって無事ホテルに帰ることができました。本当に優しい搭乗員さんでよかったです。

The water buffalo was cute. It was very nice to leisurely cross over to Yufu Island, and the songs and sanshin that started along the way were wonderful. It was a relaxing and healing time.

水牛かわいかった。ゆったりと由布島に渡り途中で始まる歌と三線がとても良かったです。ゆったりと癒される時間

I can't navigate this efficiently on my own. The ferry from Ishigaki to the remote islands was clean and had restrooms. The crew worked efficiently and were friendly, and the bus driver on the Iriomote cruise was an excellent guide! We even saw a crowned eagle. Yubu Island was lovely with the sound of the sanshin and the cuteness of the water buffalo. The rental bicycles on Taketomi Island were also pleasant and allowed for an efficient tour! I'm very satisfied.

実際自分ではこんなに効率良く回れません。石垣から離島への船は綺麗でトイレも付いていました。船員さんもテキパキ働いて感じが良く西表クルーズに西表島のバスの運転手さんのガイドの上手なこと！冠鷲も見られました。由布島も三線の音色と水牛の可愛さ。竹富島のレンタサイクルも感じが良くて効率的に回れました！満足です。

It was a tour with a rental bicycle on Taketomi Island, but I was disappointed because the bike was shabby. It was an old bicycle, and pedaling was very heavy, leaving me exhausted.

竹富島でレンタルサイクル付きのツアーでしたが自転車がしょぼくてがっかり　使い古された自転車でペダルを漕ぐのがとても重くてへとへと

I efficiently toured the island. The guide explained and showed me places that are difficult to visit alone. It was fun.

効率よく、島内を観光しました。一人ではなかなか観光できない箇所をガイドさんが説明して案内してくれました。楽しかったです。

I felt that there weren't many activities on Iriomote Island, as we only got to see the mangrove forest along the Nakama River on a sightseeing boat, which was a bit unsatisfying. The time spent traveling to and from Yubu Island by water buffalo cart felt like it stood still... On Taketomi Island, I was able to rent a bicycle, which allowed me to go to Kaiji Beach and Yako Beach, and that was fun. The weather improved, and the color of the sea was beautiful, making it an enjoyable tour.

西表島ではアクティビティがないため遊覧船で仲間川のマングローブの森を見るだけなのが物足りなかった。水牛車での由布島への往復の時間はときの流れが止まっていたような…竹富島はレンタサイクルを借りられたのでカイジ浜ヤコンドイ浜まで行けて楽しかった。お天気が良くなり海の色も美しくて楽しいツアーでした。

I was grateful for the pickup to the hotel in the early morning.

I appreciate the guide who explained things well and the kind driver. The limestone caves at Okinawa World, with their various shapes of stalactites and stalagmites, as well as the mysterious springs, were impressive. The Eisa performance was also powerful.

At the Peace Memorial Park, I was deeply moved by the size of the museum, the Cornerstone of Peace, and the towers representing all the prefectures of Japan. It seems I was able to catch a glimpse of the horrors of that time through the guide's explanations at the Himeyuri Monument.

The Aeon Mall Okinawa Toyohashi felt like a modern shopping mall, and I was able to do some good shopping (there's also an Aeon Style). I learned again how much Okinawa suffered before the mainland during the Pacific War.

Thank you for everything. I was surprised to find out that the driver was from the same hometown.

早朝滞在ホテルへのお迎えもあり助かりました。

今回は説明上手なガイドさんと親切に接して下さった運転手さんに感謝しています。
おきなわワールドでの鍾乳洞、大小さまざまな形状の鍾乳石や石筍、神秘的な泉もあり圧巻でした。エイサーショウーも迫力がありました。
平和記念公園は資料館、平和の礎、日本全国都道府県の塔も設置されその広さにただ感銘しました。
ひめゆりの塔でもガイドさんの説明から当時の悲惨さを垣間見る事が出来たようです。
イーアス沖縄豊橋は近代的はショッピングモールといった感じで良い買い物ができました(イオンスタイルもあります）。
太平洋戦争で本土より先にどれだけ沖縄が犠牲になってしまったのか改めて知りました。
いろいろありがとうございました。運転手さんが同じ故郷の人と知りびっくりです。

The cheerful, efficient, and friendly tour guide spoke beautiful English and skillfully managed participants who tended to act independently in a multicultural group, sometimes offering support and at other times taking a hands-off approach. Every stop was full of sights, and I was very satisfied. The lunch set with sashimi was delicious, and at Cape Hedo, you can get very close to the sheer cliffs. ASUMUI allows you to enjoy the rocky terrain even with average physical fitness (it is safely maintained while preserving nature, so there’s no risk of getting lost). I saw the Okinawa rail for the first time. There is no other bus tour as fulfilling as this one.

キレイな英語を話す明るくテキパキ、フレンドリーなサーファー風のお姉さん添乗員さんが、多国籍で自分勝手に行動しがちな参加者達を、時に寄り添い、時に放任主義で侠気溢れる引率をしてくれました。立ち寄り場所はどこも見所が多く大変満足。ランチの刺身定食はしっかり美味しく、辺戸岬は断崖絶壁の間近まで行けるし、ASUMUIは普通の体力でも屹立する岩肌を楽しめる(極力自然を残しつつも安全に整備されており迷うような場所ではない)。ヤンバルクイナ初めて見ました。
これほど充実したバスツアーは他に無い。

I enjoyed seeing the mangroves, experiencing island time with tropical flowers and water buffalo carts, and was moved by the colors of the beaches and sea in Taketomi Island. This wonderful scenery is something we all must continue to preserve.

マングローブを見たり、南国の花や水牛車で島時間を体感、竹富島のビーチや海の色に感動しました。この素晴らしい景色は、みんなでずっと維持していかなければいけないものですね

Although the weather was unfortunate, it only drizzled occasionally, and the road conditions were fine, allowing us to enjoy a full day of sightseeing. I am very grateful for Kim's sincere support and guidance during the tour. Both his English and Japanese were excellent. I found the information he researched about AW and Kadena Air Base to be very interesting.

Since it was a group activity, it would have been nice to cooperate on meeting times, but it was a bit disappointing that we ran out of sightseeing time. The Banta Cafe was a clean and lovely space, but due to the weather, we couldn't see the sunset that day, and 50 minutes felt long. It would have been better if we could have extended our stay at the Ryukyu Village in Maejima, which had been shortened. The Eisa performance was impressive, and I wanted to soak in the afterglow and take a closer look at the relocated Okinawan-style buildings.

Visiting so many attractions is something special about traveling by bus, and it was enjoyable.

あいにくの天気でしたが、降るときもポツポツ程度で、道路状況も問題なく、１日観光を楽しめました。添乗のキムさんの誠実な対応、案内にたいへん感謝しています。英語も日本語も見事でした。ご自分で調べられたAWや嘉手納基地の情報もとても興味深く聴きました。
団体行動なので、集合時刻等を協力し合いたいところですが、少し観光時間が押したところが残念でした。バンタCafeは清潔で素敵な空間でしたが、この日は天候上、夕日を望めず、50分は長かったです。その分、縮まってしまっていた前地の琉球村滞在を長くしていただけるとよかったです。エイサーは圧巻で、余韻に浸りたかったし、移築された沖縄風建造物をじっくりと見たかったです。
盛りだくさんな観光地訪問はバス旅ならではで、楽しかったです。

I participated in a tour of the Sefa Utaki and the Gangala Valley. Sefa Utaki was a sacred place, and I had to be careful while walking because the ground was slippery after the rain. At Gangala Valley, I learned about the "Minatogawa people" from 20,000 years ago, which was very educational. I felt like I was exploring a cave with tropical plants and lamps. It was efficient to visit two places in the morning.

斎場御嶽とガンガラーの谷のツアーに参加しました。
斎場御嶽は神聖な場所でした、雨上がりで足元が悪く滑りやすいので注意して歩きました。
ガンガラーの谷は２万年前の人類「港川人」の説明を聞き勉強になりました。
南国の植物やランプを持って洞窟をまわり探検している気分でした。
午前中に2カ所まわれて効率的でした。

The bus tour was very comfortable. It's fine even if you're alone. The timing was just right and convenient. I would like to use it again when I have a little free time.

バスツアーなのでとても快適に過ごせました。1人でも問題ないです。時間も丁度よく、便利です。また、少し時間ができた時など利用したいです。

The bus guide's explanations were clear, and they provided detailed points and advice regarding the free time in advance, allowing us to use our time effectively. I was reminded of the advantages of bus tours. Although it was a half-day tour, I was very satisfied.

バスガイドさんの説明がわかりやすく、フリー時間に関しても事前に細かく注意点やアドバイスをしてくれたので時間を有効に使って動けました。これがバスツアーの利点だなと改めて感じました。半日ツアーでしたが、とても満足でした。

This was my first time using the service. Last time, I used a different bus company, but this time, I received detailed explanations about various sights, songs, and maps from the window. Since lunch was not included, the information about takeout options and places where we couldn't take meal breaks was very considerate, making for a fulfilling day of travel. Thank you to the guide!

初めて利用させて頂きました。
前回は別のバス会社で利用しましたが、今回は車窓からの色々な説明や歌、地図での説明や見所についての時間の説明など細かく教えて頂きました。
ランチはついていないため、テイクアウト情報や食事時間が取れない観光地など、気配りが凄く良くて一日中充実した旅行となりました。
ガイドさんありがとうございました。