All Reviews for Sightseeing Tours

I used this service on my last day in Okinawa. Although it was a short time, the guide (not a tour conductor) provided a thorough tour of the southern attractions. It was an efficient way to explore, and in the end, they even took us to the airport, making it a really great deal for the price. If I had to mention something, it's that if you spend too long in the caves at Okinawa World, you won't have enough time to leisurely explore the various experience zones and shops afterward, so be careful about that. Also, the roads around the airport can get congested, so I think it's wise to allow some extra time for your return flight.

沖縄最終日に利用しました。短時間ではありますが、南部の観光地をガイドさん（添乗員さんではなく）が丁寧なガイドをしてくださいました。効率よく回れてしかも、最終的には空港まで届けてくれるので、本当にこの値段？というくらいお得なツアーでした。しいて言えば、沖縄ワールドであまり鍾乳洞に長くいると、その後の様々な体験ゾーンやお店をゆっくり回ることができないので気を付けたほうが良いです。また、空港周辺は道が渋滞することもあるので帰路のフライト時刻には余裕をもたせておいたほうが安心だと思います。

The tour was a bit of a rush.

For the butterflies, we had to eat our Okinawa Soba very fast to get some time to enjoy them. No guide or signs to guide you, it was hard to know where to go.
The Aquarium was really nice, there was enough time to enjoy it.

The Pineapple Park visit was really disappointing : we had a 5 minutes tour in Japanese to end up in the park's shop. We saw basically nothing of the park, the point here was to buy stuff.

The Ryukyu Mura was a bit more interesting, but the point here was also to buy things (Okinawa Glass).

The tour is really made and thought for Japanese tourists, a pamphlet in English explaining in detail the program would have been nice and helpful, as well as a guide who could speak a bit of English.

This tour is useful to go to the Aquarium, but aside from that, not interesting at all for non-Japanese speaking tourists.

I was taken far away for a reasonable price. I was the only one who got off at the seaside café, but I’m glad I did. It was a lovely place. The bus guide was also kind and helpful.

リーズナブルな金額で遠くまで連れて行って頂きました。
海辺のカフェで下車したのは私一人だけでしたが、下車して良かったです。素敵なところでした。バスガイドさんも親切で良かったです。

I participated in this tour in early March. Even though it was in the Okinawa region, it still felt a bit chilly. It was great to take a small sightseeing boat to Iriomote Island and see the lush mangroves up close. We crossed to the charming and strong water buffalo cart named Shota to Yubu Island, which took about 10 minutes, and the buffalo driver sang Okinawan folk songs while playing the sanshin. On Taketomi Island, which can be circled in less than an hour by bicycle, I enjoyed cycling to Hoshizuna Beach and watching the free-roaming cows and goats. It's a simple island without any convenience stores, but that extraordinary aspect is nice. I stayed overnight on Taketomi Island, so I was able to relax. The locals mentioned that there are more tourists than residents. The tour price is a bit high, though.

３月初旬にこのツアーに参加した。沖縄地方とはいえ、まだ肌寒い感じだった。西表島へ小型遊覧船で行き、うっそうとしたマングローブを間近に見れたのはよかった。遠浅の由布島へは可愛く力強いショウタという水牛車で渡り、乗車時間は１０分程だが、牛使いのおじさんが三線を鳴らしながら沖縄民謡を歌ってくれた。自転車で一周しても一時間もかからない竹富島では、サイクリングをして星砂浜へ行ったり、牛やヤギの放し飼いを見たり楽しんだ。コンビニもない素朴な島だが、その非日常的な所がいいだろう。竹富島で一泊したので、ゆっくりできた。住民より観光客の方が多いと島の人が話していた。少々、ツアーの値段が高いなあ。

The bus was on schedule. The tour price was reasonable. The tour guide and driver were courteous. My family spent a whole day enjoying the world’s best - Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium. Thank you.

It was cloudy with occasional light rain, and the weather wasn't very favorable, but we enjoyed the beautiful scenery. It would have been perfect if the aquarium visit had been 30 minutes longer. The guide was very cheerful and fun, which was great!

曇り時々小雨、夕方から晴れと天候にはあまり恵まれませんでしたが、素敵な景色が楽しめました。水族館の時間があと30分長ければベストでした。ガイドの方がとても明るくて楽しい方で良かったです‼︎

There were many Chinese participants in the tour, and they didn't respect the schedule. They casually walked and smoked in places where only one person could pass, and they easily cut in line for the restroom, among other things. Overall, these issues were too noticeable, and I can't say I fully enjoyed the sightseeing spots. Also, although I received a restaurant discount coupon for the Churaumi Aquarium from the tour guide, I couldn't use it because it was outside of the valid hours. I really wanted clearer time guidance.

However, for those without a car or time constraints, I think it's good that they provide a rough tour of the sightseeing spots.

ツアーの参加者も中国人が多く、
時間は守らない、1人しか通れないような
観光場所で平気で歩きタバコをする、トイレも
10人位平気で抜かすetc...とにかく、そういった事が
目につきすぎて、観光場所を十分に楽しめたとは言えませんでした。また、美ら海水族館のレストラン割引券を添乗員からもらった物の、時間外で使えず。しっかり時間案内して欲しかったです。

でも、車がない、時間もない方には大まかにざっくり観光スポットを回ってくれるので良いと思います。

The hotel is located outside the city, so it might not have been necessary to make a reservation for the pickup. If you're planning to ride a bicycle for a long time, it might be cheaper to book it as a package. However, if you're only planning to use the bicycle for about an hour, I think the basic fee would be almost the same. I have no complaints about the tour content! You should definitely make a trip to Taketomi Island.

ホテルが市外で、お迎えなしになってしまったので、わざわざ申し込まなくてもよかったのかもしれないです。
自転車で長時間乗るのであればセットで申し込んでおいたほうが、安いのかもしれません。
自転車1時間かそこらの予定であれば基本料金とほぼ変わらないかと思いました。
ツアー内容には不満ありません！竹富島には是非足を延ばすべきです。

I participated with my 0-year-old and 2-year-old children. Due to the timing, there were many tourists from the Chinese-speaking regions, and the tour was very crowded, but we were able to efficiently visit three islands. There was a strong wind blowing, typical of the early spring, so the ferry ride from Ishigaki Island to Iriomote Island was quite rough. I recommend bringing motion sickness medication as a precaution. On the way back, there was a bus that took us from the ferry terminal to the hotel, running once an hour, and we were able to board without a reservation, so we did some shopping in the area before returning to the hotel.

0歳と2歳の子連れで参加しました。時期的に中華圏からの観光客の方が多く、ツアーも非常に混んでいましたが、効率よく3島めぐりをすることができました。ちょうど春一番の強風が吹き荒れていたので、石垣島から西表島までのフェリーの揺れは凄まじいものがありました。酔い止めはお守りかわりとしても持参することをお勧めします。帰りは、フェリー乗り場からホテルまで送ってくれるバスが1時間に1本あり、予約なしで乗れたので、周辺で買い物をしてからホテルに戻りました。

good value for great visit. If every venue could add 10 more minutes each, the tour will be seamless.Thanks for organizing this tour.Will join again.

The meeting time is early, but as I boarded the bus and dozed off, we arrived at "Saijō Gushikawa." It takes about 10 minutes to walk from the parking lot to the entrance. Inside, we watched a brief introductory video before heading into the forest. It is open to the public now, but it was not for a while, and I’m not sure if it will remain accessible in the future. I'm glad I got to see it now.

At Shinbara Beach, I took a glass-bottom boat and saw many tropical fish. Unfortunately, it was cloudy, but I think the beach view would be amazing if it were sunny.

No matter how many times I visit the Himeyuri Tower, it conveys something that words cannot express.

This tour is fulfilling for the price, and you can also disembark at the airport, so why not experience the history of Okinawa?

集合時間は早いですが、バスに乗り込みウトウトしていると「斎場御嶽」に到着。駐車場から入口までは10分ほど歩きます。中で簡単な紹介ビデオを見て、森の中へ。今は公開されていますが、少し前までは非公開、この先もずっと見られるかわかりません。今見られて良かったです。
新原ビーチではグラスボートに乗り、たくさんの熱帯魚が見られました。あいにく曇りでしたが、晴れていたら、ビーチの景色も最高だと思います。
ひめゆりの塔は何度行っても言葉では伝えられないものが胸に迫ります。
このお値段で充実のツアー、空港下車もできますので、沖縄の歴史を感じてみてはいかがでしょうか。

We had a great time although the guide spoke only japanese (and the Bus video was in chinese).
The aquarium is just great, the other stops were nice but not too important ;)
If you are hungry westeners like us, bring something to eat (or buy at the aquarium cafe) because lunch will not fill your stomach.

For this price I can highly recommend the tour :)

My mother participated in a tour that included the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium for her first trip to Okinawa. She was of course moved by the aquarium, but she was also very happy with the butterflies at the Ryukyu Castle Butterfly Garden. The price was reasonable, and I think it's a tour that can be enjoyed by everyone from children to the elderly.

母が初めての沖縄旅行のため、美ら海水族館があるツアーに参加しました。美ら海水族館はもちろん感動してましたが、それ以外に琉球城蝶々園の蝶にとても喜んでました。
金額的にもお手頃で、子供からお年寄りまで楽しめるツアーと思います。

Everything went efficiently and smoothly. It was a great experience.

There were no stickers like those commonly found on group tours, and we received tickets at each location.

The free time was very short, so I wouldn't recommend it for families with small children or elderly people.

Since it was early March, the weather could be good or bad depending on the day. If it rains, the tour would be completely unenjoyable.

During the morning cruise on the Nakagawa River, it was cloudy and very cold, and even with multiple layers, it was tough.

In the afternoon, the cycling on Taketomi Island was under clear skies, and it was warm enough to wear a T-shirt and sandals.

効率よく、スムーズにいくことができました。いいとこどりです。
団体ツアーによくあるシールを貼ることもなく、行く場所でそれぞれチケットを切ってもらいます。
自由行動の時間はとても短く、ゆったりすることはできませんので小さなお子様連れの方やお年寄りにはおすすめできないと思います。
3月初旬ということもあり、天気次第で良くも悪くもなります。雨が降ったら楽しさは全くないツアーでしょう。
今回は、午前の仲間川クルージングは曇りでとても寒く、何枚も重ね着をしても辛かったです。
午後の竹富島サイクリングでは、快晴でＴシャツにサンダルでもいける天気でした。

This is a standard optional tour in Okinawa. I recommend it if you're visiting Okinawa for the first time. The aquarium is impressive and very enjoyable.

こちらは普通に沖縄の定番オプショナルツアーですね。初めて沖縄を訪問で有ればオススメです。水族館は見応え有りとても楽しいです

I was very satisfied with the tour that took us to major sightseeing spots like Manza Beach, Kouri Island, and the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium. Among them, the kindness of the guide and the driver left a strong impression on me. Since we were staying at a hotel not in Naha City, we planned to leave at Nago Pineapple Park and head to our hotel from a nearby bus stop. However, the guide and driver kindly researched a closer bus stop for us and offered to take us there since we would pass by it on our way back. It was a tour that moved me with the stunning views of Okinawa and the warmth of its people. Thank you very much.

万座毛、古宇利島、美ら海水族館など主要の観光地を巡れるツアーで、とても大満足でした。中でも、ガイドさんとドライバーの方の優しさがとても印象的でした。私達は、那覇市内でないホテルに宿泊する為、ナゴパイナップルで離脱し、その付近のバス停からホテルへ向う予定でしたが、ガイドさんとドライバーの方が、より近いバス停をわざわざ調べて下さり、帰路にそのバス停を通るから、と親切に送って下さいました。沖縄の絶景と人の温かさに感動したツアーでした。本当に有難うございました。

I was picked up right from my hotel and dropped there back on time. It was a hassle free experience where we did not need to worry about ticket purchase and transportation. It covers a about 4-5 different places but the highlight for us was the dolphin show near Churaumi aquarium. Do not miss it!

The only downside was that though there was a tour guide in the bus, she barely spoke any english. But she gave us an audio guide with commentary in english.

Overall, I did not feel rushed at any of the tourist spots and felt that we made good use of our time. I highly recommend this tour.

Used this on my last day. They drop you off at the airport and let you keep your luggage on the bus, so you can wander around freely. We saw three different spots for just 1400 yen, so cheap!
Highly recommend.

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I participated with three friends. There were only a few Japanese people, including us. The guide was also a foreigner. The tour was conducted in both English and Japanese, and key points were covered with guide tour earphones. I appreciated the straightforward guidance without too much interference. Thank you, Dominic. Since there were many foreigners, I was slightly worried about whether we could stick to the schedule, but there was no need for concern.

友人3人で参加しました。日本人は私達を含めても数人。ガイドも外国人でした。英語と日本語でのガイドで要所はガイドツアーイヤホンでした。あっさりとしたガイドで干渉されないところが良かったです。ドミニクさんありがとうございました。外国人が多いので時間どおり工程をこなせるか、若干心配でしたが、心配無用でした。

For a first-time visitor to Okinawa like myself, this was a fun choice. At the aquarium I saw the dolphin show and took part in the deep sea experience, so was running around a bit but was pleased. I wasn't expecting much from the soba lunch, but it was tasty.

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Great price for tour with four stops. Realize pressed for time so stop at glass factory really short. Free soba lunch was a nice bonus. Only major complaint was couldn't get recorded tour to work and couldn't hear commentary over PA system.

I was able to see parent and baby whales and jumping scenes!! I experienced a bit of seasickness, but it was an emotional experience tour.

親子のクジラやジャンプシーンも見ることが出来ました！！少々船酔いしましたが、感動の体験ツアーでした。

I participated with my 6-year-old child. I wanted to visit Kouri Island and Churaumi Aquarium even though I don't have a driver's license, and I found this tour while searching. On the day of the tour, we encountered beautiful seas and scenery with some sunny moments. On the bus, we were entertained by the guide's charming performances and wonderful songs, which kept us engaged. Lastly, we stopped at Ryukyu Village, which was close to our accommodation. Although we parted ways partway through, thank you for seeing us off so kindly until the end.

6歳の子供と2人で参加しました
免許がないけど古宇利島も美ら海もいきたいと探した所このツアーを見つけました
当日は晴れ間もあり綺麗な海と景色に出会えました
バスの中ではガイドさんの可愛らしいパフォーマンスや素敵な歌で飽きませんでした
最後に寄った琉球村が宿泊先から近く途中で離団しましたが最後まで快く見送ってくださりありがとうございました

I participated in mid-January. It was my first trip to the Okinawa islands, but unfortunately, January is the rainy season, so there was strong wind and rain, and I couldn't do much sightseeing on the island. However, since the water buffalo loves water as its name suggests, this tour turned out to be a great memory. I would like to visit again on a sunny day next time!

1月の半ばに参加させて頂きました。
初めての沖縄離島旅行でしたが、残念ながら1月は雨季ということで雨風が強く、島内の観光はほとんど出来ませんでした。
ですが、水牛はその名の通り水が大好きだということで、こちらのツアーは行ってみて良い思い出になりました。
今度は晴れた日にまた改めて行ってみたいです！

The water buffalo was interesting. Taking it easy at my own pace was quite fun. It felt amusing, as if humans were being led around. The sanshin was also very enjoyable.

水牛が、面白かったです。のんびりと自分のペースでいくのが、けっこうおもしろいです。
人間が振り回されているようで、愉快でした。また三線も、とても楽しかったです。

You can thoroughly explore the southern tourist points in half a day with a courteous guide. Honestly, my impression is that it's impressive to offer this at such a price. Okinawa is famous for having high-quality guides, and especially this time, the guide Momohara from Toyo Bus was particularly outstanding. I believe this tour is definitely a better deal than going on your own with a rental car.

南部の観光ポイントを丁重なガイドの元
しっかりと半日で回れます。よくこの金額でやるなあ というのが正直な感想です。沖縄はガイドのレベルが高い事で有名ですが、特に今回の東陽バスだったかな ガイドの桃原さん 特に素晴らしかったです。このツアーならレンタカーで自分で行くよりお値打ちで絶対いいと思います。

It was a very fulfilling and amazing trip! My main destination was the Churaumi Aquarium, but the other stops were also interesting. The itinerary was packed, and I enjoyed the tour guide's stories during the bus rides!

とても充実していて、最高の旅になりました！
お目当ては美ら海水族館だったのですが、他の立寄りスポットも面白かったです。
盛りだくさんな内容で、バス移動中の添乗員さんのお話も楽しめました！

I heard that you couldn't see it the day before, but I was able to see it when I boarded. Also, the guide and captain did a great job searching, and we were able to see it multiple times, which was fantastic.

前日は見れなかったと言っていたが、私が乗った時には見れました。
また、ガイド＆船長が良く探して何度も見ることが出来て大変良かったです。

We wanted a nice day out with our (now) 4 year old to celebrate her birthday. Since it was our first trip to Okinawa we decided to hire a car rather than rent a car to ensure the day out went as smoothly as possible. Our driver arrived a few minutes before hand and helped us load all of our gear and get our daughter's car seat installed properly. She spoken English well and knew the areas where we had decided to visit for the day (Butterfly Garden & Churaumi Aquarium). Everything went great and everyone well enjoyed the trip.

The bus was on time. The tour guide was courteous, but cannot speak English. The tour ticket price is a deal.