All Reviews for Sightseeing Tours

You can relax and spend time on Yufu Island. The mangrove cruise was also easy to understand thanks to the friendly guide. Considering transportation and efficiency, I think an optional tour is a good choice for island sightseeing.

由布島でゆっくり過ごせます。マングローブクルーズもガイドさんが親切でわかりやすかったです。交通の便や効率性を考えると離島観光はＯＰツアーが良いと思います。

Participating alone
Since I rarely acted in a group, it was quite relaxed for me.
It might be good for beginners to easily experience various things.

一人で参加
特に団体で行動する事が少なかったので
自分的には気楽であった
初心者には簡単に色々と経験出来ていいかも

I had a whole day free while traveling alone, so I decided to make a reservation. My main goal was the Ocean Expo Park, but since I had the opportunity, I chose this tour that also allowed me to visit places I hadn't had the chance to go to before.

As a result, I was able to take photos at the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, and I thoroughly enjoyed both Pineapple Park and Ryukyu Mura. Although my stay at places other than Churaumi was short, I personally felt it was just the right amount of time without feeling rushed.

The guide, despite saying they were inexperienced, provided a thorough and reassuring tour. If you're participating with multiple people, three hours might not be enough to fully enjoy the aquarium, but I think this plan is perfect for solo travelers.

1人旅で丸々1日空いていたので、予約してみました。目当ては海洋博公演でしたが、せっかくなので、あえて行く機会がなかなか無かった場所にも寄れるこのツアーをチョイス。
結果的に、美ら海水族館での写真撮影はもちろん、パイナップルパークも琉宮城もしっかり楽しめました。美ら海以外は滞在短めですが、個人的には時間を持て余すことが無くちょうど良いくらいでした。
ガイドさんは、不慣れとおっしゃりつつも丁寧にガイドしてくださり、安心できました。
複数人で参加の場合は、水族館をじっくり見たりと3時間滞在では足りないかもしれませんが、1人旅にはピッタリのプランだと思います。

Our guide, Hiromi Izumi, showcased her extensive knowledge and provided an exceptional experience with singing, dancing, and storytelling. She even taught us the traditional Kachashi dance and created her own quizzes, demonstrating her dedication to service as a veteran guide. I was also impressed by her calm handling of late guests.

ガイドさんの泉広美さん。豊富な知識での案内に加え、歌に踊りに紙芝居、さらにカチャーシー指導や自作のクイズまでサービス精神の塊でベテランガイドの至芸を見せてくださいました。遅刻する客に対する処し方も穏やかで感服しました。

As the title suggests, it rained all day, but we had a great time on the bus thanks to the bus guide's talks, songs, and dances. Also, the aquarium was as impressive as rumored, and my daughter was very satisfied.

タイトルの通り終日雨でしたが、バスガイドさんのトークやら歌やら踊りでバス車内では楽しい時間を過ごさせていただきました。また、水族館は噂通りの迫力で娘も大満足でした。

The weather was bad, so I couldn't see the Marine Blue that I was looking forward to. I was a bit disappointed because I had high expectations for Marine Blue. The male guide entertained us during the tour with the sound of the sanshin and local island songs. The tour included plenty of highlights like the Tomb of the Chinese, Kabira Bay, Tamatorizaki Observatory, and the Yaeyama Palm forest, making it a great deal.

The morning bus tour with lunch was a good value and highly recommended. The ingredients for lunch were great, and the pickled bitter melon was the best. I wanted to buy some to take home. I enjoyed it very much.

I made a mistake and got the date wrong, which caused trouble for the bus company, Beltora. However, thanks to the bus company's proper advice, I was able to change it to the next day, which made me happy. Without the bus company's advice, I would have lost my payment. I would also like to thank Beltora and the bus company for their assistance.

お天気が悪くて、楽しみにしていたマリーンブルーを見ることができませんでした。
マリーンブルーへの期待が大きかったため、少々がっかり。
男性ガイドさんの”さんしん”の音色と地元の島唄　ツアー中楽しませてくれます。
唐人墓、川平湾、玉取崎展望台、ヤエヤマヤシの林と盛りだくさんで、お得です。
午前発ランチ付きのバスツアー　お得でお勧めです。
ランチの食材もよかったし、ゴーヤの漬け物最高でした。買って帰りたいくらいでした。おいしくいただきました。

ミスで、日にちを間違えて、バス会社、ベルトラさんに迷惑をおかけしましたが、バス会社の適切なアドバイスで翌日に変更してもらい、うれしかったです。バス会社さんのアドバイスがなければ、代金を損するところでした。また対応してくださったベルトラさん、バス会社さんにもお礼申し上げます。

It was the first day of the season, and I wasn't expecting much since the peak viewing times are in February and March. I thought I might see them far away and small, but to my surprise, a pair of whales put on quite a show right up close several times! It became a lifelong memory! I want to participate again!

解禁初日であり、見られるピークは2月&3月とのことで、期待はしておらず、見られても遠くに小さくかな～と思っていたのですが、なんとなんと。ペアのクジラさんが、近くで何度も暴れてくれました！！一生の思い出になりました！！また参加したいです！

The morning course is a great deal with lunch included. The wonderful voice of the male guide, the sound of the sanshin, and the island songs are enjoyable. I wish there had been some sunshine. I was looking forward to the color of the sea at Kabira Bay, but it was cloudy, which was disappointing. The lunch was delicious, and aside from the weather, I was satisfied. I made a mistake with the date, but the staff at Veltra were very helpful, which made me happy. I highly recommend this course; it offers great value.

午前のコースはランチ付きでお得です。
男性ガイドのすてきな声、さんしんの音色、島唄は楽しませてくれます。
これで晴れ間があれば、よかったのですが。
川平湾の海の色を期待していたのですが、曇り空で残念。
ランチもおいしかったし、空模様以外は満足です。
自分のミスで日にちを間違えており、それにもベルトラさんが対応してくれて、うれしかったです。
お勧めで、お得感いっぱいのコースです。

It was a tour that covered all the highlights.
The male guide provided explanations, making sure to cover the key attractions.
He entertained us by playing the sanshin and singing island songs.
Unfortunately, due to the bad weather, we couldn't see the colors of the sea that we were hoping for.

見所を押さえた一周ツアーです。
男性のガイドさんの説明で、見所を押さえたツアーでした。
さんしんを弾きながら、島唄を歌って楽しませてくれます。
お天気が悪くて期待していた海の色はみえませんでした。

It depends on the weather, but you can take a tour that includes lunch at a low price. The male guide's fun island songs and the sound of the sanshin made the time fly by. This time, the weather was bad, and the color of the sea in Ishigaki Island was not great. It was disappointing. The lunch was delicious, and it would have been perfect if the sun had come out.

お天気に左右されますが、安くてランチ付きで一周できます。
男性ガイドさんの楽しい島唄、さんしんの音色で、時間はあっと言うまに過ぎました。
今回は天気が悪くて、石垣島の海の色はもうひとつでした。残念でした。
ランチもおいしかったし、これで晴れ間が出れば最高だったのですが。

I was disappointed because I was expecting the color of the sea. The guide's talk was interesting, and time passed quickly. I took a glass-bottom boat, but the weather was bad, and the coral reef was not great. The lunch was just okay. It was good for the price to make a quick round, but I think it depends on the weather.

海の色を期待していたので、残念。
案内の人のトークが面白くて、時間が過ぎるのが早かった。
グラスボートに乗りましたが、天気が悪くて珊瑚礁もう一つでした。
お昼の食事はまあまあ。
ざっと一周するには、値段の割によかったですが、天気によると思います。

I participated in the course that started at 1 PM on January 4th. The boat rocked quite a bit, but we arrived at the whale point in about 30 to 40 minutes, and I was so excited to see the whales that I didn't have time to feel sick. The couple of whales jumped and played around, providing a great spectacle. The staff was very kind and gave clear explanations, so I had a really enjoyable time.

1／4午後1時からのコースに参加しました。
船はかなり揺れましたが、クジラポイントに着くまで30〜40分くらいで着き、クジラを見たら興奮して気持ち悪いと感じる暇がなかったです。
カップルのクジラが飛んだり跳ねたり、色々な動きをしてくれて、見応えがありました。
スタッフの方もとても親切でわかりやすい説明があったので、とても楽しい時間を過ごす事が出来ました。

After arriving at Taketomi Island, we were taken by car to the water buffalo cart boarding area, and we were also able to rent bicycles at the same location. We were very satisfied with both experiences. Since we had made a reservation, everything went smoothly. We took the ferry that departed Ishigaki Port at 10:45 and returned from Taketomi Island at 14:10, but the popular restaurants were crowded, and we didn't have enough time to get in. The roads are sandy and there are many hills, so it can be a bit challenging for those who are not used to riding bicycles. On sunny days, I think it’s a good idea to have sunglasses and a hat.

竹富島に到着後、車で水牛車乗り場まで連れて行っていただき、レンタサイクルも同じ場所でできました。どちらも大満足でした。
予約してあったので全てスムーズに行きました。10:45石垣港発14:10竹富島発の船に乗りましたが、人気のレストランは混んで居ては入れないなど時間が足りないくらいでした。
道は砂が敷いてあり坂道が多いので、自転車に乗り慣れて居ない人には少し大変です。
晴れている日にはサングラスや帽子があるといいと思います。

I was grateful for the shuttle service and that solo participation was allowed. Since the season is still early and I had already had a good experience before, I came with a mindset that it would be lucky if we got to see anything. The winter sea is definitely rough, so I prepared with motion sickness medication and a raincoat. Many people got very seasick and it was unfortunate to see them vomiting. The staff responded quickly to help them. I managed to cope with the swaying by using my own method of dealing with seasickness, so I was fine. The whales didn't appear at first, but I thought it was nice to see the rainbows that appeared every time the spray shot up. Just when I thought that, we spotted a whale right before returning to port! The boat happened to be in the best position, and we got to see the beautiful back and tail fin as it surfaced! It was moving. Since I had a schedule that required me to head directly to the airport, I asked if I could leave my luggage in the car, and they kindly stopped by a station on the way. Thank you for a wonderful time.

送迎があり一人参加OKで助かりました。まだシーズンは早いですし、一度充分会えたことがありましたので、出てきてくれたらラッキーくらいの気持ちで参りました。冬の海は絶対荒れるので酔い止めと合羽の完全防備で臨みました。皆さん、ひどく酔って吐いて気の毒でした。スタッフのかたが迅速に対応して下さっていました。私は揺れに下半身だけで対応するという自己流の船酔い対策姿勢をとっていたので平気でした。クジラさんは現れず、飛沫が激しく上がるたびに現れる虹を眺めて、虹が何回も見れただけで良かったと思おうとしたら、帰港直前で発見！船がたまたまベストポジションとなり、浮上した背中と潜水の美しい尾ビレが見れました！感動しました。直接、空港に向かわないといけなスケジュールでしたので、荷物を車に預かっていただき、無理を言って通りがかりの駅に寄っていただきました。素晴らしい時間をありがとうございました。

I appreciated the shuttle service and that it was okay to participate alone. It was my first time going to the northern part of the main island. From Cape Henna, the northernmost point, I could faintly see Yoronjima. At Oishi Forest Park, it wasn't as crowded as I expected, so I was able to pass through the rock of reincarnation, which is said to allow you to be reborn if you go through it three times, without bothering anyone. Since it was New Year's Day, they served special sweet red bean soup. While I was quietly gazing at the scenery, a swallowtail butterfly fluttered by and landed on my smartphone, which made me very happy. The hotel lunch was luxurious. The aquarium visit was short, so I focused on the whale shark and dolphin show. I bought souvenirs at the candy castle. Since there were many foreign visitors, the bus had an audio guide. I'm sure the foreign guests felt reassured. It was a very fulfilling day. Thank you very much.

送迎があり一人参加OKで助かりました。本島の北には初めて行きました。最北端の辺戸岬から与論島がぼんやり見えました。大石林山では思ったより混んでいなかったので三回くぐると生まれ変われるという生まれ変わりの岩もどなたのじゃまにもならずにくぐることができました。元旦ということで特別お汁粉がふるまわれていました。景色をじっと眺めていたらアゲハチョウがひらひらと飛んできてスマホにとまってくれました。なんだかとてもうれしかったです。ホテルのランチは豪華でした。水族館は時間が短いのでジンベイザメとイルカショーに絞りました。お菓子御殿でお土産を買いました。外国のかたが多いのでバスの中は音声ガイドでした。きっと外国のかたは安心と思います。とても充実した一日でした。ありがとうございました。

I booked a hotel in Naha City, so it was easy to get around on this tour. The underwater observatory was a bit disappointing, but I was satisfied with everything else. I recommend this tour over renting a car and driving around, especially since the admission tickets are included in the package.

那覇市内にホテルを取っていたので、このツアーで楽に回れました。海中展望台だけはイマイチでしたが、他は満足できました。自分でレンタカーを借りて回るより、また入場券もパックなのでお奨めです。

Instead of following a single guide the whole time, the system allows you to follow your course number and navigate the route. Guides are waiting at each location, so there’s no need to worry about getting lost, and it felt free enough to act independently. The guide's stories were great as well.

However, it was unfortunate that the weather was bad on the day of the tour, and it was quite cold, so I wish I had dressed a bit warmer.

ずっと１人のガイドについて回るのではなく、自分のコース番号に従ってルートを回る仕組みになっていますが、各場所でガイドさんが待っていてくれますし、特に迷う心配もなく、個人行動しているくらいの自由さでよかったです。ガイドさんの話もよかったです。
ただ、残念だったのは当日、天気が悪く、かなり寒かったので、もう少し暖かい格好で行けばよかったです。

I thought I had booked the tour with the famous old man, but a woman was in charge. The tour had plenty of time at each location, allowing us to see everything thoroughly. The guide's explanations were clear and interesting, making it a more fulfilling experience than I expected. I wouldn't recommend the lunch as it wasn't very tasty, but everything else was wonderful, so I would love to go again if I get the chance.

名物おじさんのツアーと思い午前中の予約にしたのですが、女性の方が担当でした。ツアーはどこも時間に余裕がありしっかり見ることが出来たのとガイドさんの説明が分かりやすく、面白かったので予想以上に充実したツアーになりました。ランチはあまり美味しくなかったのでオススメしませんが、それ以外は素晴らしいのでまたチャンスがあれば行きたいです。

Sometimes younger guides will assist, but this time, an older gentleman guided us. It was impressive how he gently and leisurely guided us, even including some words that were hard to understand (I think everyone was able to grasp the meaning from the surrounding context). I was also moved by the intelligence of the island's most handsome (handsome water buffalo) Pīsuke. I didn't use this service when I visited Taketomi Island before, but I'm glad I did this time! I'm very satisfied! ☆

若い方が案内してくれることもありますが、今回はおじーが案内をしてくれました。
ところどころ、理解できない言葉もはさみつつ（前後の文章からみんなイメージして理解していると思う）やさしくのんびり案内してくれたのが印象的。島一番のイケメン（イケ水牛）ぴーすけの賢さにも感動。以前竹富島にきたときには利用しなかったのですが、利用して正解！大満足です☆

I used this service during my first visit to Taketomi Island. The cost performance was good, and I was very satisfied. I went to several famous restaurants on the island, but to be honest, I didn't understand why they were popular. (They weren't delicious...)

初の竹富島観光で利用させていただきました。
コスパも良く大変満足でした。
島で有名な店(食事する所)に何店か行きましたが、そこは正直なんで流行ってるのか分からなかったです。(美味しくない…)

I stayed for just half a day to visit Iriomote Island in the afternoon. I made a reservation in advance, which allowed me to enjoy Taketomi Island smoothly. I was unsure whether to rent an electric bike, but a regular one was sufficient.

午後に西表島に行くために、半日だけの滞在。
先に予約しておいてスムーズに竹富島を楽しめました。
レンタサイクル電動か迷いましたが、普通で充分でした。

The content of the tour was as I expected, both good and bad, but above all, the weather was pleasantly mild, neither too hot nor too cold.

I had quite a bit of free time after crossing to Yufu Island, but I was able to search for crabs and other creatures in the tidal flats and take photos of the mangroves, so it turned out to be okay.

Unexpectedly, I learned that I could walk back from Iriomote Island, so I didn't take the cart and walked back through the tidal flats.

I was able to take some great photos, it felt nice, and above all, it was a valuable and interesting experience.

ツアーの内容自体は思っていた通りで、良くも悪くもという感じでしたが、何より天気が暑くも寒くもなく気持ちよかったです。
由布島に渡ってからのフリーの時間がけっこう余りましたが、干潟でカニや生き物を探したり、マングローブの写真を撮ったりできたので、結果的にはokです。
思いがけず、西表島に歩いてでも帰れることを知ったので、牛車には乗らず、干潟を歩いて戻りました。
とてもいい写真が撮れたし、気持ちよかったし、何よりいい経験ができて面白かったです。

I was able to fully enjoy my first visit to Iriomote Island, Yufu Island, and Taketomi Island with an efficient tour! We went cycling on Taketomi Island, and there were bicycles with child seats, so our family of four had a great time!

無駄のないツアーで初めての西表島、由布島、竹富島を満喫できました！
竹富島ではサイクリングをしましたが、子供乗せ自転車もあったので家族4人で楽しめました！

It was an early morning tour, but thanks to that, it wasn't too crowded anywhere, which was great. It was amazing that we could visit so many places in just half a day. The guide's explanations were clear and memorable. After the tour ended, we still had plenty of time, so we were able to use our time meaningfully.

朝早くからのツアーでしたが、そのお陰で、どこもあまり混んでなくて良かったです。半日であれだけ回れたのは凄い。ガイドさんの説明もわかりやすく、心に残りました。
ツアー終了後も、時間が充分あるので、時間を有意義に使えました。

I was unsure whether to rent a car in Ishigaki Island or to use a jumbo taxi or bus for sightseeing, so I made my reservation with some hesitation. Just before the trip, the jumbo taxi driver suggested that instead of taking the bus, we could continue sightseeing with the jumbo taxi. However, I thought it might be difficult to cancel, so I decided to go ahead with it. We had a child in a wheelchair, but both the bus driver and the guide were very nice, and I really appreciated their help with folding and lifting the wheelchair and their consideration for the child’s needs! The guide was skilled, incorporating songs and the sanshin, which made for a very enjoyable half-day filled with laughter and jokes. They took us to places we wouldn’t have been able to visit on our own, and we had a great time.

石垣島でレンタカー借りるより、ジャンボタクシーや、バスで観光出来るかな？と迷いながらの予約申込でした。直前、ジャンボタクシーの人から、バスで観光するより、このままジャンボタクシーで観光しては？と言われましたが、キャンセルするのもどうかなと思い、そのまま参加しました。車椅子の子供がいたのですが、バスの運転手さんもガイドさんも好い人で、車椅子をたたんでの上げ下ろしや、不自由な子供への配慮がとても有難かったです！ガイドも上手で、歌や三線取り入れて、笑いあり、冗談ありでとても楽しい半日でした。家族だけではなかなか行けないところに連れていってくれ、楽しかったです

I was glad to be able to visit various places in one day. However, the sightseeing time at each facility was short, so I couldn't have lunch, which was a bit disappointing.

一日でいろいろ回れてよかったです。ただ、施設ごとの観光時間が短かったので、お昼ご飯を食べることで出来なかったのは、少し残念でした。

I'm glad I was able to visit various places in one day. However, the sightseeing time at each facility was short, so I couldn't have lunch, which was a bit disappointing.

一日でいろいろ回れてよかったです。ただ、施設ごとの観光時間が短かったので、お昼ご飯を食べることで出来なかったのは、少し残念でした。

The bus guide and the driver were very pleasant and wonderful. Due to hotel arrangements, I had to get off partway, but they were very kind and provided great support, which impressed me. Kouri Island was very beautiful. I wish I could have spent a little more time there. The weather wasn't great, but I was able to visit many places I wanted to go and had a great time. The bus was comfortable, and thanks to that, I was able to enjoy my time.

バスガイドさんと運転手さんがとても感じがよくて、素晴らしかった。
ホテルの都合で途中下車をすることになったけれど、色々相談に乗ってくださりとても親切で素晴らしい対応で感動しました。
古宇利島がとても綺麗でした。
もう少しゆっくりできたらよかったです。
天候がイマイチでしたが、行ってみたかったところにたくさん行けて満喫できました。
バスも快適でお陰で楽しい時間を過ごせました。

December 21
We were fortunate to have a great driver and tour guide, making it a wonderful trip. It's much safer and more reassuring than renting a car. Although the driver and tour guide were with us for just one day, we appreciated their help. The tour content was very fulfilling, and I highly recommend it.

12月21日
ドライバーさん添乗員さんに恵まれてとても良い旅行になりました。
レンタカーを借りるより安心安全ですよ。
ドライバーさん添乗員さん一日と短い間でしたがお世話になりました。
ツアーの内容もとても充実お勧めですよ。

It's incredibly cheap!
Also, the guide was a veteran, which gave me a sense of security.
Many people were able to get off at the airport, so I think there were more on the last day.
I highly recommend it.

とにかく安い！
そしてガイドさんがベテランで安心感が
ありました。
空港で降りられる方も多かったので
最終日の方が多かったのだと思います。
オススメです。