All Reviews for Sightseeing Tours

Since the places I want to visit are included in this course, this is actually my second time participating. I really like it, so I will probably participate a third time as well. Thank you very much.

行きたいところがこのコースに入っているので実は2度目の参加です。大変気に入っているので、3度目の参加も近いことでしょう。ありがとうございました。

The day before the bus tour, I ran the NAHA Marathon. The purpose of my trip to Okinawa was the NAHA Marathon, which I participated in for the first time last year. This time, I struggled to maintain my usual pace and barely managed to finish, which made me lose a bit of confidence. I decided to join this bus tour because I wanted to see the actual course I ran. It ended up providing even more than I expected. Looking at the course from the bus, I was once again impressed that I had managed to run such a challenging route the day before. Moreover, the temperature rose to 28.2 degrees, and in the second half, the sun was beating down directly from behind me. I was pouring water over my head as my energy dwindled and my legs felt heavy. But the support from the spectators was incredible... ice pops, cola, mandarins... various forms of assistance kept coming from the people cheering me on, and I felt like I was saved. As I reminisced about my desperate run during yesterday's marathon while viewing the course from the bus, I felt an indescribable emotion. Before that, I visited the Himeyuri Memorial Museum, where I learned about the stark disparities in life between the current peace in Japan and the horrors of war. I reflected on my current environment with gratitude. Although it's just a full marathon, I will continue to practice as much as I can and challenge myself again in the NAHA Marathon. This time, I plan to pay my respects at the Himeyuri Tower along the way and aim for a sub-four-hour finish, which I reconsidered during the bus tour.

バス観光の前日、NAHAマラソンを走ってきました。沖縄に来た目的は、昨年初めて参加したNAHAマラソンです。今回のフルマラソンはいつものペースが出せずやっとのことでフィニッシュが出来、少し自信を無くしかけていました。この観光バスツァを決めたのは、実際どんなコースを走っているのか知りたかったからです。それが、このツァでそれ以上の結果もたらしてくれました。バスの中からこのコースを見ると、よくもこんな険しいコースを前日走りきったなぁと改めて感心しました。その上、気温が28.2度まで上がり後半は背後から太陽が直接当たり、水を頭からかぶってますます体力が落ちて足が上がらない後半のコース。でも沿道の応援から援助の手が・・・チュチュのアイスが、コーラが、みかんが・・・・色んな援助の手が切れることなく応援してくれる人々に命拾いしたなぁ～～と、昨日のマラソンで必死に走ってる自分をこのコースをバスの中から見て回想していると何とも言えない気分になりました。その前にひめゆりの塔の資料館に行き、日本の現在の平和と戦争当時の悲惨さのあまりにも不公平な人生の格差を知り、今の環境を感謝しながら、たかがフルマラソン、それでもフルマラソンと精いっぱいこれからも練習して、また、NAHAマラソンに挑戦し、今度は途中でひめゆりの塔をお参りしてサブフォーを目指そうとバス観光で考えなおしました。

I will write down what I noticed.

Negative points...
1. I participated with a foreign friend. I was relieved because it was supposed to be multilingual support, but on the day of the event, the machine was broken and could not be used. I was quite disappointed about this.
2. There was a restroom break on the way to Oishi Forest Park, but we left without picking up one passenger. (The tour guide did not count the number of people.)
3. The explanations from the tour guide were not clear, which left the guests (mostly foreigners) quite confused.

Positive points...
1. The beach in front of JAL Private Resort Okuma, where we had lunch, was very beautiful. I recommend finishing lunch early and taking a stroll on the beach.
2. Overall, the itinerary was relaxed, so I didn't get too tired and was able to fully enjoy Okinawa.

気づいた事を書きます。

マイナス点・・・
１．外人の友達と一緒に参加しました。多言語対応ということだったので安心していたのですが、当日は機械が故障していて使えませんでした。この件に関してはかなり残念でした。
２．大石林山に行く途中にトイレ休憩がありましたが、そこで乗客を（一名）を乗せず出発してしまう。（添乗員が人数を数えない）
３．添乗員さんの説明が明瞭でないので客（ほぼ外人さん）はかなり困惑してました。

プラス点・・・
１．昼食会場のJALプライベートリゾートオクマ前のビーチがとても綺麗でした。早めに昼食を終えて、ビーチ散策をお勧めします。
２．全体的にゆったりとした行程なのであまり疲れず、沖縄を満喫できました。

As someone traveling alone without renting a car, it was a very fulfilling trip.

The bus was spacious, which was great.

It was disappointing that the buffet had a limited selection.

Personally, the time spent at the aquarium was just right, and I was able to see the dolphin show.

一人旅でレンタカーも借りない身としては、非常に充実した旅になりました。

バスも広々で、良かったです。

バイキングの品数が少なかったのは残念でした。

水族館の滞在時間も個人的にはちょうど良く、イルカショーも見れました。

I'm glad I was able to visit various places in a short amount of time.

It would have been even better if there was a guide for comfortable walking shoes in the pamphlet. Fortunately, I happened to be wearing sneakers, so I was able to walk well.

短い時間であちこち回れてよかったです。

パンフレットに歩きやすい靴の案内があれば、更によかったです。
偶然にもスニーカーだったので、しっかり歩けました。

The schedule was just right with all the classic spots. Also, the guide not only taught us various things but also sang and danced with us. I really felt the Okinawan vibe. It became an unforgettable trip.

スポト全部定番で、スケジュールちょうどいいと思います。
そして、ガイドさん色々教えいただいてだけではなく、バズに歌ったり踊ったり。いい沖縄風を感じました。忘れられない旅になった。

The morning is early, but I was able to do various sightseeing! I especially recommend the power spots! You can see mystical scenery!

朝は早いけど、いろんな観光ができました！
パワースポットが特におすすめです！神秘的な光景が見られます！

We had three hours to spend at the aquarium but will be good if the hours can be extended. However we managed to enjoy the dolphin show at 230pm (but then quickly ran to chase the bus afterwards. Bus departs at 3pm). The recommended time to watch the dolphin show is at 130pm.
When you walk in to the entrance of the aquarium, you can get your photo captured for free (only for the small-sized photo but good enough to serve as memory. If you wish to buy an enlarged photo, then you will have to purchase it). Just be prepared to queue up.

We seem to enjoy the Pineapple Park more than Butterfly Farm (lunch is no good :(

Last but not least, we had a very polite Japanese tour guide. however English may be difficult to understand for her. Audio guide is provided but would be perfect if the tour guide can speak English so that we can have more interaction.

Thank you for your assistance this time.
Around ten minutes past the scheduled time, a blue bus with a painted whale shark came to pick us up at the hotel.
The bus was almost full, which shows how popular this course is.

This time, we visited the Churaumi Aquarium at my husband's strong request, and even a three-hour stay was not enough to see everything; it became a fun memory.
Additionally, I thought the price was a great deal considering it included entrance fees and lunch at places like Pineapple Park and the Ryukyu Mura Butterfly Garden.

For lunch, we had Okinawa soba, which had a bit of a light topping, but the soup was delicious.
Although there is a difference of just under two hours in the order of hotel pickups between the first and last hotels, I recommend it for those who can enjoy that aspect.

この度はお世話になりました。
予定の時刻より１０分ほど過ぎた頃にジンベイザメが描かれた青いバスが
ピックアップ場所のホテルに迎えに来てくれました。
バスはほぼ満席でこのコースの人気のほどがうかがえます

今回は夫の強い要望で「美ら海水族館」が目的でしたが
３時間滞在でも足りないほど見所のある水族館は楽しい思い出となりました。
その他、パイナップルパークや琉宮城の蝶蝶園など入園料や昼食付きで
この価格はお得だと思いました。

昼食は沖縄そばで具は少しでしたがスープが美味しかったです。
ピックアップのためあちこちのホテルに寄る順番が最初と最後のホテルでは
２時間弱の差がありますが
それも楽しめるという方にはお勧めです。

In the morning, I noticed at the Ishigaki Island boarding area that there are numerous tour operators. Departure times vary depending on the boat (tour company). With so many options, you can choose a provider that fits your schedule. I was amazed by the star sand on the beach; it's worth seeing at least once. The ox cart experience feels sufficient after just one time. It moves leisurely around the nearby area.

朝　石垣島の乗船場で気づいたのですが、数多くのツアー企画業者がいます。
出発時間も船（ツアー社）によって異なります。
選択肢が多いので、自分の時間の都合にマッチした業者選択が可能です。
海岸での星の砂には驚きました。一度見る価値はあります。
牛車は一度経験すれば十分な感じ。ゆったりと近場を移動します。

Riding a water buffalo cart and visiting Taketomi Island had been my long-time dream, and this time, both dreams came true at once! The hotel and port transfers, explanations at the port, and guidance along the way were all smooth, and I didn't feel any stress at all. The staff at each facility we visited were very friendly and seemed accustomed to dealing with tourists. I was a bit anxious about not being able to choose the lunch menu, but it had a good amount of Okinawan ingredients and was delicious! Since I used a rental bicycle on Taketomi Island, I was able to explore at my own pace and decide my return time, which was great. I think this course is highly recommended for those visiting remote islands for the first time!

水牛車に乗る事と竹富島に行く事が長年の夢だったので、今回一気に夢が叶いました！
ホテルと港の送迎、港での説明、途中の案内もスムーズで何もストレスを感じませんでした。
途中お世話になった各施設のスタッフの方々も、観光客慣れされてるようでとても親切でした。
昼食のメニューが選べないのが不安だったのですが、適度に沖縄食材が入っていて美味しかったです♪
竹富島ではレンタサイクルを利用したので、マイペースに回れて帰りの時間も自分で決められて良かったです。
初めて離島巡りをされる方にはオススメのコースだと思います！

Although we do not understand Japanese, we can feel the hospitality of our tour guide. She sang us 3 Japanese songs and they were nice. The tour expense covers only the transportation cost but it is still value for money. The translation kit does not work.

I participated in the half-day tour that started early in the morning. I was satisfied to be able to visit the World Heritage Site, Sefa Utaki. While it felt like there might not be enough time to explore leisurely, the guide provided explanations and efficiently took us around, allowing us to have a fulfilling experience. It was also nice that we were dropped off at Kokusai Street. Thank you very much.

朝早くからの半日ツアーだったので参加しました。
世界遺産群である斎場御嶽も見学でき、満足です。
ゆっくり見学すると、少し時間が足りない感じがしなくもないですが、ガイドさんの説明もあり、効率良く周って下さるので、充実した時間を過ごせました。
国際通りまで送迎してもらえたのも良かったです。
ありがとうございました。

I participated in a family trip with 11 people to celebrate my mother's 60th birthday. The shuttle service to the hotel was very helpful, especially since we had small children with us.

I really enjoyed the mangroves, the water buffalo cart, and Taketomi Island; it felt like a different world from Japan. The water buffalo was very large, relaxed, and adorable! I would love to use this service again when I want to see them. Thank you for this experience!

母の還暦のお祝いで11人大家族旅行で参加しました。ホテルまでの送迎があり子供が小さいためとても助かりました。
マングローブも水牛車も竹富島も日本ではない感覚でとても楽しめました。
水牛はとても大きくのんびりさんで可愛かったです！また会いたくなったら利用させていただきたいです。今回はありがとうございました。

The only comment is that there are too many pick up points taking too much time to pick up and drop off.

The cost performance is excellent. Since it's a tour that arrives at the airport at 1 PM, it's definitely worth considering participating if you can make it on time.

コストパフォーマンスは最高です。午後１時に空港着のツアーですので、時間に間に合うのであれば参加を検討する価値は十分あります。

Very enjoyable day outing to the Aquarium, Butterfly Garden and the Pineapple park. The dolphin show was splendid so don't miss the show time; the butterflies are used to humans so they will fly instinctively to you - great for photo shoot!; at first we thought there was nothing much to do at the Pineapple Park but walk to the end to sample goodies like pineapple juice, wine and cakes.

Bring something to munch as the lunch provided is a simple one.

It was almost a 12 hour outing as there was slight traffic jam when we were coming back but we were not in a rush so it was alright. If you are not renting a car this is a great way to see northern Okinawa and it was great value for money.

We chose Option B on 6th November so we can have plenty of time to explore Mibaru Beach and Hamabe-no-Chaya (Café 'Time). The scenery is picturesque and it is well worth going on a tour like this if you do not drive.

The experience of riding a water buffalo cart and exploring the mangroves was enjoyable and quite a culture shock! I felt that the stay on Yubu Island was a bit too long, but overall, I think it was a good plan.

初めての水牛車やマングローブ探索はカルチャーショックがあって楽しめました！
由布島での滞在時間が長過ぎな気もしましたが、全体を通しては良いプランだと思います。

On the day of our return, the half-day tour was just perfect (it was helpful to be dropped off at the airport). All the places we wanted to visit were included, and with the guide's enjoyable explanations, it was very easy to understand. We could enjoy it without feeling rushed, even with small children. The shamisen experience was also a great first for the little ones. The lunch was luxurious and delicious. I highly recommend it!

帰りの日に、ちょうど良かった半日観光(空港で下ろしてもらえて助かりました)
行きたい所全て、組み込まれていてガイドさんの楽しい説明付きで…とてもわかりやすく小さい子供とでも、時間に焦らず楽しめました。三味線も幼い子供には初めてで良い経験になりました。
お昼ご飯も、豪華で美味しかったです
お薦めです！

The tourist spots are "Sefa Utaki," "Okinawa World or Shinbaru Beach," and "Himeyuri Monument." After the tour, you will be taken to Naha Airport or Kencho-mae. I went to Shinbaru Beach, where I was able to relax on the beach and also stop by a café, spending a leisurely time. During the ride, the guide provided thorough explanations about the tourist spots and the southern part of Okinawa, and I was guided in a positive way, allowing me to have a meaningful experience. On the day of my return, it was quite difficult to pass the time, but I was glad to have participated in this tour.

観光場所は『斎場御嶽』、『おきなわワールド OR 新原ビーチ』、『ひめゆりの塔』です。
観光後は那覇空港もしくは、県庁前まで送ってくれます。
私は、新原ビーチに行きましたがビーチでのんびりできてカフェにも寄れてゆっくりと過ごせました。車内ではガイドさんによる観光場所や沖縄南部の説明などもしっかりあり、いい方に案内して頂いて有意義な時間を過ごせました。
帰りの日はなかなか時間を潰すのが難しいですが、このツアーに参加できて良かったです。

The handsome bus driver provided excellent service and was a fun guide. Thanks to him, we had an enjoyable day. The itinerary was well-rounded, and I felt a bit guilty that the aquarium tickets were included in the tour price. He kindly answered all our questions. My friends who joined me were also satisfied. Thank you very much!

イケメンのバス運転手さん。サービス満点、楽しいガイドさん。
おかげさまで楽しい一日を過ごす事ができました。内容も充実していて、水族館のチケットまでツワー料金に含まれて、申し訳ない気持ちでした。質問にも丁寧に教えていただきました。同行した友人も満足していました。本当にありがとうございました。

You can visit quickly and at a low cost. However, there are separate admission fees for each facility. The Himeyuri Tower museum is very moving.

短い時間でサラッと見学するのに低コストで行けます。但し、各施設で別途入場料がかかります。ひめゆりの塔の資料館は泣けてきます。

Since I chose the places I wanted to go and participated in the tour, it was neither particularly good nor bad in terms of reaching the destination. However, if there was a tour guide, I would have appreciated a bit more detailed information. For example, it would have been nice to know how many minutes it would take to the next destination or if there would be a restroom break. Also, although this isn't the organizer's responsibility, there were always some Chinese participants who arrived late to the meeting time, which cut into the sightseeing time for all the other participants at the next destination. I thought that was a bit unfair. Well, I suppose it can't be helped.

元々行きたい場所を自分で選択しツアーに参加したわけなので、目的地に行けたという意味では可もなく不可もなくです。
ただ添乗員さんが居るならもう少し詳しい説明があっても良かったかな。
例えば、次の目的地まではあと○○分くらいです、とか、トイレ休憩あります、とか。
あとこれは主催者側の責任じゃないけど必ず集合時間に遅れてくる中国人の方がいて、その為に他の参加者全員の次の目的地での観光時間を削られるってどうなの？と思いました。
まぁ仕方ない事でしょうけど。

I love Okinawa and have visited many times, but this time the guide was truly the best. The Okinawan songs and the storytelling (the way they embodied the characters with joy, anger, and sadness was just amazing). On top of that, they wore traditional costumes and sang while dancing, which captivated us and made for a wonderful day. We learned how to move our hands while dancing and enjoyed dancing together at Ryukyu Village. I was also able to take a photo with my 92-year-old grandmother. Four friends came to Okinawa to celebrate our 50-year friendship since high school, and it became the best memory. Everyone was very satisfied, and we talked about coming back again. Thank you so much, guide!

沖縄が大好きで、何回も来ているんですが、今回のガイドさん本当に最高でした。
沖縄の歌や紙芝居（その語り方、人物になりきって喜怒哀楽、本当に最高でした）
その上、民族衣装を着、踊りながら歌い、見ている私達も引き込まれてしまい、アット言う間
の一日でした。踊りの手の動ごかし方を教わり、琉球村では一緒に踊り楽しんで来ました。
92歳のおばーと一緒に写真を撮る事も出来ました。
友達４人、高校の時知り合って５０年の記念として沖縄に来て、最高の記念になりました。
皆、大満足の日々で又来ようと話しました。
本当にガイドさん、どうも有難うございました。

I was waiting for the pickup at the hotel, but after 10 minutes, it still hadn't arrived, so I called the local travel agency. They seemed flustered and said, "We'll be there in about 10 minutes." The bus arrived a little over 10 minutes later, and an older male guide came to greet us, but it turned out that my reservation had not been received. As a result, our planned 9:20 start was delayed by 30 minutes, and I believe it inconvenienced the other guests as well.

However, the older guide's smooth talking and live sanshin music made the ride enjoyable, and Kabira Bay was beautiful. The meal was also satisfying, so the content of the tour was very good.

ホテルで迎車を待っていたが10分経っても来ないので現地旅行社に電話したところ、慌てている感じで「10分程度で迎えに行きます」との回答だった。10分余りでバスが到着、おじさんガイドが迎えに出てきてくれたが、ここで当方の申込が届いていなかったことが判明した。結局9時20分スタート予定が30分遅れとなってしまい、また同行の他のお客さん達にも迷惑がかかったことと思う。
おじさんガイドのこなれたしゃべりと生の三線で楽しく車内を過ごせたし、川平湾は美しく食事も満足のいくもので、ツアーの内容はとても良かったです。

I was thinking of transferring buses to get around, but I discovered a tour that allows me to enjoy the explanations of each landmark while also accommodating a trip to the airport. It's amazing to be able to explore various places without worrying about time or carrying luggage. Additionally, the tour guide shared some funny stories and played Okinawan folk songs on the shamisen, which made the travel experience even more memorable.

バスを乗り継いで回ろうかと思っていましたが、各名所の説明を聞かないと解らないのと空港への行くことを両立できるツアーがあることを発見。荷物も持たず各地を時間を気にせず気楽に回れるなんて最高。
またツアーガイドのおじさんの面白い話と三味線で八重山民謡も聞かせてもらったので、旅行の実感もひとしお。

Last day of my trip to Okinawa. My flight was at 2:30 PM, but I was able to be taken to the airport at 1 PM, and we also visited the Sefa Utaki, which was very reasonable, so I was glad to book this tour.

There were a couple of meeting points, and I was a bit anxious because some people arrived late. However, the guide was very attentive, repeatedly assuring us, "We will arrive at the airport by 1 PM! We will arrive at the airport by 1 PM!" which gave me a sense of relief.

At Sefa Utaki, we watched an explanatory DVD before having free time. It is said to be a very sacred place, so we were quite solemn. I did take some photos, though.

Next was Gyokusendo Cave. It was my first time visiting a limestone cave, and it was quite large, taking about 30 minutes to walk through. I returned to the entrance without checking out the various fruit gardens and souvenir shops above ground, just in time for the meeting. I felt a bit it was a waste to pay over 1,000 yen for the entrance fee. I wish I had a bit more time.

After that, we visited the Himeyuri Monument. It seems to be the season for school trips now, as there were many high school students, and it was quite crowded. I enjoyed some tea and purple sweet potato tart at a nearby souvenir shop before heading to the airport.

We wrapped up right on time at 1 PM. I was able to board my flight without any issues. On the last day, due to the awkward flight time, I definitely wouldn't have been able to do so much sightseeing on my own. I'm really glad I booked this tour. Thank you very much!

沖縄旅行最終日。２時半の飛行機だったのですが、１時に空港に送って頂けて、斎場御嶽も行けて、かつリーズナブルなので、これ幸いと申し込みました。
２カ所ほど集合場所がありましたが、遅れてきた人が居たため、少し遅れるかな？と少しハラハラ。ですが、空港で降りる人が居ると分かっているためか、ガイドさんが凄い気にしてくれて、「１時には空港には着きますから！１時には空港には着きますから！」と何度も仰っていただいて、安心感。
斎場御嶽は、解説のＤＶＤを見てから自由行動です。とても神聖な場所らしく、厳粛に。写真撮っちゃいましたけど。
次は玉泉洞。初めて鍾乳洞に行きましたが、結構大きくて、徒歩３０分。そのまま地上に色々あるフルーツ園、お土産屋等、一切見ずに入口まで戻って集合時間です。入園料千円以上出して、ちょっと勿体なかったかも。もう少し時間欲しかったなぁ。
後は、ひめゆりの塔。今は修学旅行の季節でしょうか。いっぱい高校生が居て、ごったがえしてました。隣のお土産屋でお茶と紅イモタルトを頂いて、空港へ。
解散時間はバッチリ１３時。無事、飛行機に乗れました。最終日、中途半端なフライト時間のため、個人では絶対こんなに観光できませんでした。申し込んでよかった。ありがとうございました。

Ishigaki Island has many rental car companies, and they often provide shuttle services to hotels, with spacious hotel parking available. Among the many options for local tours, Dream Tourism offers shuttle services even in resort areas if you stay at designated hotels, which is great for families with children! If you plan well, you can do some sightseeing in the city after arriving in Ishigaki Island and then return. Since I had various activities planned on Taketomi Island, it was helpful to be able to leave the stroller at the island counter. My child loves vehicles, so we took many modes of transportation: bus → boat → glass-bottom boat → van → ox cart → bicycle → bus → boat → bus, and we were satisfied with the beautiful sea, fish, and the warmth of the people. If you don't rent a car, I recommend Dream Tourism. Depending on the time, there may be waiting periods, so it's good to adjust the arrival time of the tour shuttle bus to the port and the departure time. I chose the 9:20 departure, which was about 15 minutes from the port arrival to the boat departure.

石垣島はレンタカー会社が多く、ホテルまでレンタカー会社が送迎してくれたり、ホテルの駐車場も広かったりするので、現地集合現地解散が多い中、ドリーム観光さんは、指定ホテルならリゾート地区でも送迎ありなのが子連れには嬉しいです！うまく調整すれば帰りは石垣島着いてから市街地観光して、戻ることが出来ます。竹富島は色々動く予定だったので、離島のカウンターでベビーカー預けられて助かりました。乗り物好きな子なので、バス→船→グラスボート→バン→牛車→自転車→バス→船→バスと沢山乗り物に乗り、綺麗な海、魚、牛、人の温かさに触れ満足です。レンタカー借りない日ならドリーム観光おすすめです。時間によっては待ち時間も出るので、ツアーの送迎バスの港への到着時間、出航時間を調整すると良いです。私は港着から船発まで15分くらいの9:20発にしました。

I was able to make good use of the morning on the day I returned on the afternoon flight. We visited Sefa Utaki, then went to Gyokusendo (Okinawa World), and finally the Himeyuri Monument, before being dropped off at the airport. The stories from our veteran guide, N, were interesting, and I was never bored during the trip. I think it offers great value for the price.

午後の便で帰る日の午前中を有効活用できました。
斎場御嶽⇒玉泉洞（おきなわワールド）⇒ひめゆりの塔を廻り、最後は空港で降ろしてもらえました。
ベテランガイドのNさんの話が面白くて、道中もまったく飽きません。
かなりコスパが高いと思いますよ。