All Reviews for Sightseeing Tours

This was my second visit to Miyako Island, following last year. This time, I participated in a sea turtle snorkeling tour. The instructor, "Yama-chan," was a wonderful young man with a lovely smile. He was great at communicating and, most importantly, incredibly knowledgeable about sea turtles, answering any questions we had. I joined a family with a young couple and their little daughter, and Yama-chan made sure everyone could enjoy the experience, keeping an eye on the daughter so the couple could have fun too.

As for me, I joined the tour with almost no swimming experience, and at first, I couldn't breathe at all. I thought it might be impossible to swim with the sea turtles… I felt a bit discouraged. However, following Yama-chan's advice, I managed to breathe and even got to take a commemorative photo with the sea turtles I had longed to see. It was amazing and moving to see the sea turtles up close. The clear, beautiful sea of Miyako Island and the adorable sea turtles made for a truly wonderful and enjoyable tour.

I owe this fantastic day to Yama-chan's excellent guidance. Thank you so much, Yama-chan! I created some wonderful memories.

去年に続き2度目の宮古島。今年はウミガメシュノーケルツアーに参加しました。
インストラクターの「やまちゃん」は笑顔が素敵な好青年。話も上手で、何よりウミガメについて凄く詳しく、何を聞いても答えてくれました。若いご夫婦と小さなお嬢さんのご家族とご一緒しましたが、お嬢さんはやまちゃんが見ているのでご夫婦もしっかり楽しんでくださいと、家族全員が楽しめるよう気配りもしていました。
私はと言えば、泳いだ経験がほぼない無謀な参加で、最初は全く呼吸ができず、ウミガメと泳ぐなんて無理だったのかもしれない…と落ち込みましたが、やまちゃんのアドバイスどおりやってみると、いつの間にか呼吸もできるようになり、念願のウミガメさんとの記念撮影もできました。こんなにウミガメさんを近くで見られるなんて驚きと感動でした。宮古島の澄んだ綺麗な海と可愛いウミガメに逢えて本当に素敵で楽しいツアーでした。
こんなに楽しい１日を過ごせたのは、一番はやまちゃんの素晴らしいガイドのおかげです。やまちゃん、本当にありがとう♪素敵な思い出ができました。

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。

The weather was perfect, and I had a fulfilling experience with morning canoeing and trekking, followed by an afternoon visit to Yufu Island. The canoeing and trekking had just the right level of difficulty and duration, and reaching the waterfall gave a sense of accomplishment. The lunch enjoyed in front of the impressive waterfall was delicious as well. I also had a relaxing time at Yufu Island.

During the tour and while moving around, the guide shared various stories about the flora and fauna and life on Iriomote Island, making the experience enjoyable.

天気にも恵まれ、午前のカヌーとトレッキング、午後の由布島まで、充実した体験ができました。
カヌーとトレッキングはちょうど良いハードさと時間で、滝に着くと達成感があります。
迫力ある滝を目の前に食べるお弁当も、美味しかったです。
由布島もゆったりと楽しめました。

ツアー中や移動中も、動植物や西表島での生活など、ガイドさんが様々なことをお話してくれるので、楽しく過ごせました。

Yuri, our tour guide, was incredibly entertaining and knowledgeable, teaching us not only about the creatures but also about the history of Miyako Island, leaving us parents in continuous amazement. Listening to the stories while observing the ecology of Miyako's wildlife was truly a "living lesson."

Even our elementary school children were captivated, and they were thrilled by the coconut crab right in front of them! It was much larger than it appeared in photos, impressive yet somehow humorous, and the more we looked, the more fascinating it became.

If you're going to Miyako Island, you absolutely must experience this tour! It was a thoroughly satisfying night that the whole family enjoyed.

ツアーガイドのゆうりさんがとにかく面白く更には博識で、生き物だけでなく宮古島の歴史までたっぷり教えてくれて、
親の私たちも驚きの連続。
宮古の生き物の生態を実際に見ながら聞く話はまさに“生きた授業”でした。

小学生の子どもたちも夢中になって耳を傾け、目の前のヤシガニには大興奮！
写真で見るよりずっと大きくて、
迫力満点なのに、どこかユーモラスで、
見れば見るほど魅力的でした。

宮古島に行くなら、このツアーは絶対に体験してほしい！
家族みんなで楽しめる、大満足の夜でした。

We were taken to various spots where we could see sea turtles, beautiful coral, and plenty of fish. We had ample time to dive at each location, making for a very fulfilling snorkeling experience. Due to the tides, Barasu Island was more visible in the afternoon than in the morning, so we were able to stop by again on our way back, allowing us to enjoy it twice.

The captain was very friendly and made the trip enjoyable. He also provided delicious lunch boxes, tea, and brown sugar. The staff kindly called us the night before to inform us that the Ishigaki-Uehara port was canceled, advising us to take the ferry to Ohara port instead, which was excellent service. We were also able to use the shower at our accommodation, which was equipped with shampoo and conditioner, making it very convenient.

I definitely plan to recommend this to my friends.

海亀が見られるスポット、サンゴが綺麗なスポット、魚がたくさんいるスポット…色んな所に船を回してくださり、それぞれ潜る時間もしっかりあったので、とても充実したシュノーケルを楽しむことができました。バラス島は潮の満ち引きの関係で午前よりも午後の方が浮き出てきたので、帰路にも寄ってくださって、二度楽しめました。
また、船長さんがとても気さくな方で楽しく、お昼も美味しいお弁当やお茶、黒糖など用意してくださっていました。前日の夜には、石垣ー上原港が欠航したため当日は大原港行きに乗るようスタッフの方からご丁寧に電話も頂き、サービスも最高でした。宿のシャワーをお借りすることもでき、シャンプー・リンスなども完備されていたのでとても有り難かったです。
ぜひ友人にも勧めようと思います。

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 was able to see many unique creatures that can only be found in Ishigaki Island! The photo is of a habu snake. They provided us with rubber boots and insect repellent, so I could participate without any worries. The starry sky was also very beautiful, and I was extremely satisfied!

石垣島ならではの生き物がたくさん見れました！写真はハブです、長靴や虫除けもくばっていただいて不安なく参加できました。星空もとってもきれいで大満足です！

I participated with my 6-year-old and 9-year-old, and we got to see two coconut crabs and a purple land hermit crab! It was raining during the day, so I was worried about whether we would be able to see the starry sky, but it was beautiful. The coconut crabs were smaller than the ones I saw in Miyako Island, but their colors were very pretty. I wish we could have heard a bit more about the constellations and stars, but the guide was kind and we had a great time. Thank you!

６歳と９歳の子連れで参加して、ヤシガニ２匹とムラサキオカヤドカリに会えました！昼間は雨が降っていたので星空が見られるか心配でしたが、とても綺麗に見えました。ヤシガニは宮古島でみたものより小さかったですが、色がとてもきれいでした。星空については星座や星の説明がもう少し聞けたらよかったですが、ガイドさんは親切で楽しめました。ありがとうございました！

I made a reservation here, and on the day of the shoot, it was pouring rain, so I was about to give up. However, it cleared up at night, and I was able to take such wonderful photos! The photographer who assisted us was very supportive, and the children listened well, making the shoot go smoothly. Thank you so much, Hoshino! I would love to request your services again next time.

今回こちらを予約して当日、土砂降りの雨で諦めかけていたのですが夜になって晴れてこんなにも素晴らしいお写真を撮る事ができました！
担当して頂いたカメラマンさんがとてもサポートがうまく、子供たちもしっかりゆう事を聞いてスムーズに撮影できました。
星野さん本当にありがとうございました！
また次回もお願いしたいと思います。

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。

The arrangements were poor.
- Even though I only made a reservation for one day, it was double-booked and I was marked as participating for two days.
- I was late for the meeting time and had to wait for the pickup.
- The rental shoes were wet and uncomfortable. Furthermore, when I tried to put them on, a cockroach came out, which was frightening.
- There were not enough shoes and lights for the number of participants, and some groups had to wait for them to be delivered.

段取りが悪かった
・一日しか予約してないのに二重予約となってて二日間の参加にされてた
・集合時間に遅れてピックアップ
・貸し出しの靴が濡れていて気持ち悪かった。更に履こうとしたらゴキブリが出てきて怖かった
・参加人数分の靴もライトもなく、届けてもらうまで待たなければいけないグループがあった

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。

I used this service for my honeymoon. At first, I was a bit anxious as a beginner, but I wanted to see the sea turtles, so I made a reservation here. Teacher Yamachan was very kind and taught us how to breathe in the water, and he also casually shared information about sea turtles and personal stories, which made it a lot of fun. I hope to use this service again when I visit Miyako Island. Thank you for the amazing experience!

新婚旅行で利用させていただきました。
最初は初心者なので大丈夫かなあと不安もありましたが、ウミガメさんに会いたいと思いこちらを予約させていただきました。
やまちゃん先生がとても丁寧に海での呼吸の仕方などを教えてくださり、また、ウミガメのことやプライベートのお話も気さくにしてくださりとても楽しめました＾＾
また宮古島に行く時もお願いしたいなあと思ってます。最高の体験をありがとうございました♩

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。

In the morning, I experienced canoeing, and the weather was really nice that day with no wind, making it a great environment to enjoy! Our guide, Kai, provided clear and thorough explanations, and the photos he took were all wonderful, creating great memories for me.

In the afternoon, I participated in a snorkeling tour to see sea turtles. The water was a bit cold, but I gradually got used to it. Even though I felt a little anxious about swimming, our guide, Mayu, held a float and led us, so I was able to participate with peace of mind. Luckily, that day I got to see a sea turtle breathing at the surface, and Mayu took photos of me with the turtle and fish underwater, so even though it was a short time, it was a very precious experience.

Both activities were my first experiences, and I had a really fun time. Thank you very much! I want to brag about it to my friends when I get back from the trip!

午前中はカヌーを体験しましたが、当日はとってもお天気が良く、風もなかったため、とても良い環境で楽しめました！
ガイドの甲斐さんの説明も丁寧でわかりやすく、撮影していただいたお写真も素敵なお写真ばかりで、とっても良い思い出になりました(^^)

午後はウミガメを見るシュノーケリングツアーに参加しました。水は少し冷たかったですが、だんだん慣れてきて、泳ぐのが少し不安でもガイドのマユちゃんが浮き輪を持ってリードしてくれるので、安心して参加することが出来ました。
この日はラッキーなことに水面でウミガメが呼吸するところを見れたり、マユちゃんが水中でウミガメやお魚と一緒に写真を撮ってくれたりしたので、短時間でしたが、とても貴重な体験が出来ました。

今回どちらも初めての体験でしたが、とっても楽しく過ごさせていただき、どうもありがとうございました！！
旅行から帰ったら周りに自慢したいと思います(^^)

It was my first time in Miyako Island, and it became a wonderful memory! I took a lot of photos, and Kai was very easy to talk to and made it fun! I also got to see sea turtles up close. Thank you very much!

初めての宮古島だったのでとてもいい思い出になりました！
たくさん写真も撮ってくれて甲斐さんがとても話しやすくて楽しかったです！
ウミガメも近くで見れました♪
ありがとうございました！

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。

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。

The person in charge was very kind and gave us many recommendations for sightseeing. It had been a while since I held hands with my husband, and although I was a bit nervous, it became the best memory! Thank you! 😊

担当の方も優しい方で、観光オススメなどたくさん教えて頂きました♪
久しぶりに旦那と手をつないだりして緊張もありましたが、最高の思い出になりました！ありがとうございます😊