All Reviews for Sightseeing Tours

On the day of the trip, the rain was heavy, and my expectations for island hopping were low. However, I was able to enjoy everything comfortably since the mangroves of Iriomote Island, the water buffalo carts of Yubu Island, and the bus tours of Taketomi Island all had roofs. I was torn between taking the bus tour on Taketomi Island or exploring otherwise, but given the heavy rain, I think I made the right choice. Even with the bad weather, the color of the sea was beautiful and left me in awe.

当日は雨足が強く、島巡りの期待値が下がっていました。
でも、西表島のマングローブも由布島の水牛車も竹富島のバス観光もすべて屋根付きだったので安心して楽しむ事が出来ました。
竹富島はバス観光かそれ以外か迷いましたが、大雨だったので結果正解だったなと。
天気が悪くても海の色は綺麗で感動しました。

The experience of the trip can vary greatly depending on the driver. The atmosphere inside the car can positively or negatively affect the overall vibe of the journey, so it's really important.

ドライバーさんによって旅の内容がかなり変わります。車内の雰囲気で旅の雰囲気が良くも悪くも変わりますので本当に大切です。

It was a cold day with bad weather. It wasn't the scenery I had imagined, but it was still a delight for nature lovers. The mangrove forest was impressive, and the only sighting of the kingfisher was captivating. I was moved when a kingfisher showed itself. If I had more time, I would have liked to join a tour to see the giant trees and waterfalls of the kingfisher.

Yufuin Island is covered in deep forests, giving it a mysterious feeling. Personally, I was particularly impressed by seeing the Papilio butterfly and the starfruit, which shows growth from flower to fruit, at the butterfly garden.

The bus driver's guidance was wonderful, and I had a fun time learning about the island!

天気が悪くとても寒い日でした。想像していた景色ではありませんでしたが、それでも自然好きにはたまらない内容でした。マングローブ林も圧巻でしたし、唯一見られたサキスマスオウも魅力的でした。カワセミが姿を見せてくれ感動しました。もっとゆっくり時間があれば、サキスマスオウの巨木や滝まで行くツアーにも参加してみたかったです。
由布島は深い森に覆われ、また不思議な感覚に。個人的には、蝶々園でオオゴマダラと花から実へと成長がわかるスターフルーツが見られたことが印象深かったです。
バスドライバーさんのガイドが素晴らしく、島の様子がうかがえて楽しい時間を過ごすことができました！

I wanted to visit the remote islands even with limited time, so I joined this tour. From the pick-up at the hotel early in the morning, the tour explanation at Ishigaki Port's remote island terminal, to the guidance to the bus upon arrival at Iriomote Island, everything was efficiently supported in a way that would have taken a lot of time and effort if I had arranged it individually. I realized that visiting the remote islands through a tour allows for effective use of time, especially given the limited transportation options.

時間が限られた中でも離島を訪問したいと思い、本ツアーに参加しました。早朝に宿泊ホテルを出発する際の出迎えから、石垣港離島ターミナル内でのツアー説明、西表島に到着した際のバスへの誘導など、個人で手配していたら時間も手間もかかって無駄になってしまうようなことを、効率的にサポートして頂きました。交通手段が限られている離島の訪問をツアーで訪ねることで、時間を有効活用できることがよく分かりました。

I am truly grateful to our driver, Mr. Shimabukuro! Thanks to him, we had the best New Year's holiday! He took us to places even better than we wanted to go!! I definitely look forward to working with him again next time!

ドライバーの島袋さんには本当にお世話になりました！島袋さんのおかげで最高の年末年始となりました！行きたかったところ以上の場所に連れて行ってくださいました！！次回も是非ともよろしくお願い致します！

It was a choose-your-style tour, so I thought each group would take a different bus, but they actually accommodated everyone on one bus and dropped us off at our respective destinations. I was nervous about whether I would make it in time for my airport drop-off, but fortunately, there was no traffic, and I made it with plenty of time to spare. The schedule was packed from start to finish, but it was a very satisfying tour.

選ぶスタイルなのでそれぞれが別のバスかと思いきや全員乗せてそれぞれに降ろしてくれるスタイルでした空港下車を選択して間に合うかドキドキでしたが運良く渋滞もなく余裕で間に合いました、最初から最後までスケジュール満杯でしたが大満足のツアーでした

With the guidance of Sebastian and Yuga, I was able to experience an incredible starry sky and encounter coconut crabs for the first time on Ishigaki Island! I missed a shooting star because I was distracted, though (laughs). The stories from both guides were enjoyable, making the tour fly by! Thank you!

セバスチャンさんとユウガさんのガイドのもと、初めての石垣島で想像を超える星空とヤシガニと出会うことが出来ました！
流れ星はよそ見してしまった為、見逃してしまいましたが（笑）
ガイドお2人のお話も楽しくあっという間のツアーでした！
ありがとうございました！

I had prepared rain boots, but on the day I ended up wearing sneakers, so I declined to use them. However, since it was raining, I think the rain boots would have been better. My wife was also wearing a long skirt, which made it difficult for her to climb the cliff. Additionally, since we didn't have hats, it seems like her earlobes were bitten by bugs. A hat is essential, and if possible, a jacket with a hood would be better for neck protection.

長靴を準備していただきましたが、当日運動靴だったので断ってしまいましたが、雨だったこともあり、長靴の方が良かったと思いました。
妻はさらにロングスカートを履いており、崖を登るのに難儀していました。
また、帽子もなかったため、耳たぶも虫？に刺されたようです。
帽子は必須、首元のためにもできればフード付きのジャンパーが良いと思います。

We participated as a family. As we headed towards the mountain, it started to rain, and not a single star was visible... But on the jungle tour, we were able to see the rare coconut crab during this season, so I was satisfied!

家族で参加しました。
山に向かうにつれて雨が降り出し、星は一粒も見えませんでした‥
でもジャングルツアーでは、この時期珍しいヤシガニを見ることができて、満足です！

Although the time was short and it was a bit hectic, I was able to do a lot of sightseeing, and it was great to see the Churaumi Aquarium and the dolphin show. However, it was disappointing that some people were late for the meeting time. If we don't stick to the scheduled time for sightseeing, it can affect the rest of the day.

時間が短く、バタバタでしたが、たくさん観光ができ、美ら海水族館もイルカのショーも見ることができよかったです。
ただ、集合時間に遅れる人がいたのが残念でした。決められた時間内での観光をしてくれないと後に響くので。

I wanted to enjoy the night in Ishigaki Island, so I joined this tour. I was looking forward to seeing the stars, creatures, and insects that can only be seen here, but the star visibility index was only 9%, so I was disappointed that I couldn't see them. I thought it would be difficult to find creatures and insects, but the guide went to look for a coconut crab and found one, which was amazing! The clear explanations and the fact that they took photos and sent them to me via LINE at the end were great too. I think it depends on the weather and the season, but I had a valuable experience. I want to try again for a revenge tour.

石垣島の夜を楽しみたい!!と思い、このツアーに参加しました。ここでしか見られない星空や、生物、昆虫をたくさん見られるのを楽しみにしてたが、星空指数が9%…見られる事ができなく残念だった。なかなか生物や昆虫等も見つからないと思ったが、ガイドさんが「ヤシガニ」を探しに行き見つけてきてくれ感動!!わかりやすい解説や写真を撮って最後LINEで送ってくれるのも◎天気や時期によると思うが貴重な体験ができた。またリベンジしたいと思う。

It was difficult to manage the time, and in the end, we were rushed. Initially, we planned to go to the northern tip, but thanks to the driver's advice, it was good that we decided not to. Thank you very much.

時間配分が難しく、最後は押せ押せになりました。最初は北端まで行く予定でしたが、運転手さんのアドバイスで、やめにしてよかったです。ありがとうございました。

I participated in a greedy tour that allowed me to experience Iriomote Island, Yufu Island, and Taketomi Island all in one day. The next day, I planned to take my time exploring the islands, but due to bad weather, I spent the remaining days relaxing.

１日で西表島、由布島、竹富島を体験するよくばりツアーに参加して来ました。
次の日からは、やっくり島巡りを考えて参加しましたが、天気も悪く残りの日は、のんびり過ごしました。

I almost circled Ishigaki Island, visiting various attractions. The bus guide provided detailed explanations, and we enjoyed a typical Okinawan lunch. It was more efficient for sightseeing than driving around with a rental car, especially since we could get off at the airport. It's a pity that the weather was cloudy.

石垣島をほぼ一周して名所を回り、バスガイドさんの詳しい説明、沖縄らしい昼食、空港で下車でき、レンタカーで回るよりも効率よく観光できた。
天気が曇りだったのが残念。

The bus guide and driver were kind and provided excellent service. The guide shared various stories, and they were very friendly. It was great to efficiently visit many places, creating wonderful memories. I'm glad I participated. The tour was almost fully booked, but everyone was punctual, which was nice.

バスのガイドさん、運転手さんは優しくて接客が良かったです。ガイドさん、色んなお話をしてくれました。とても親切でした。
色んな場所を効率よく回れて良い思い出になりました。参加して良かったです。
バスがほぼ満席になるツアーでしたが皆さん時間をよく守っていて良かったです。

This was my second time, but it was my husband's first visit to Okinawa! He was so moved by Okinawa that he was left speechless by the various places we experienced. This tour takes you to all the best spots and is absolutely the best tour. I highly recommend it! We are already talking about wanting to return to Okinawa after the reconstruction of Shuri Castle.

私は2度目でしたが主人は
沖縄初上陸！様々な場所で感じられる
沖縄に言葉を失うほど感動していました。
このツアーは良いところ取りで連れて行ってくれる最高のツアーです。
絶対におすすめです！次は首里城再建後に
また沖縄に戻って来たいと話しています。

It was a fun half-day tour with a bus guide. Not only did we get explanations about the sightseeing spots, but we also enjoyed a great time with performances of traditional songs and dances from Ishigaki Island! The photo is of a fruitless palm tree. It's a natural monument, and the fruit is said to be about 1 cm in size, with thousands of them growing.

バスガイドさんが添乗しての楽しい半日観光でした。観光地の説明もさることながら、石垣島の民謡、踊りなど実演を交えて楽しい時間を過ごすことができました❗写真は実のならないヤシでした。天然記念物で、実は1cm程度で、何千個も成るそうです。

Thank you for your help last year. I had a great time this year as well. I would like to use your services again! The guide was also very polite, and thank you for a wonderful day! ✨

去年もお世話になりました。
今年も楽しかったです。
また利用したいです～
ガイドさんも丁寧でしたし、1日お疲れ様でした✨

Since it was the end of the year, there were few participants, and I felt that we could relax throughout the event. It was my first experience on a glass-bottom boat, and I felt that the sight of colorful fish swimming in the clear sea was a unique scene of Okinawa. At the Churaumi Aquarium, I was also able to see the main attraction, the whale shark, and I was very satisfied.

当日は年末ということもあり、参加人数が少なく全体を通してゆったりと過ごせた印象です。
グラスボートは初めての体験だったのですが、透き通った海に色とりどりの魚が泳ぐ姿が沖縄ならではの光景だなと感じました。
美ら海水族館ではメインのジンベイザメも見れ、大満足です。

I participated in a tour of Iriomote Island for the first time.

The night tour involves walking through thickets with a flashlight, searching for creatures near a small waterfall. Since it was winter, there weren't many animals, but the guide worked hard to find some. We were able to see hermit crabs, crabs, and fireflies.

The top recommendation is stargazing! Honestly, I didn't have high expectations, but I was completely overwhelmed!! During the night tour, I was already moved by the density of stars I had never seen before, but the stargazing at the park recommended by the guide was truly amazing. It was undoubtedly one of the best experiences of my life. I lay on the grass in the park to gaze at the incredibly dense stars, searching for constellations, waiting for shooting stars, and chatting with other participants. It was a beautiful sky that I could look at forever without getting bored. At the end, the guide took some wonderful photos with the starry sky as the backdrop.

If I had experienced this as a child, I wonder if my future dreams and life plans would have changed. It’s an experience that can truly touch the heart of adults as well. I highly recommend it. If you're planning a trip to Iriomote Island, please make sure to include stargazing in your itinerary if time allows!!

初めての西表島観光で参加しました。

ナイトツアーは、懐中電灯を手に小さな滝から水が流れる茂みの中を歩きながら生き物を探します。冬だったので生き物が少なかったのですが、ガイドさんが一生懸命探してくれました。ヤドカリ、カニ、ホタル等が見られました。

1番のおすすめは星空鑑賞です！正直そこまで期待はしていませんでしたが、とにかく圧倒されました！！ナイトツアーの最中も、既に見たことのない密度の星たちに感動していましたが、ガイドさんおすすめの公園に移動してからの星空が本当に素晴らしく、間違いなく人生でも指折りの体験が出来ました。まるで別世界にきたと錯覚するほどの密度の星を眺めるために公園の芝生の上で横になって、星座を探したり、流れ星を待ったり、他の参加者の方々と話したりしていました。いつまで見ても飽きることのない素敵な空でした。最後には、ガイドさんが星空をバックに素敵な写真も撮ってくれました。

子供の頃にこの体験をしていたら、将来の夢や人生設計が変わっていたのでは？と思うほど、大人の心も震わせるような体験ができます。本当におすすめです。西表島旅行を計画されている方はお時間が許せば、ぜひ星空鑑賞も旅程に組み込んでください！！

I was able to tour smoothly. The water buffalo crossing to Yufuin Island was smart, which was great. I also got to explore Yufuin Island and Taketomi Island. The lunch on Yufuin Island was delicious and included vegetables.

スムーズに、観光できました。由布島に渡る水牛が賢くて、よかったです。由布島散策や竹富島散策もできました。由布島の昼食も野菜ありでおいしかったです。

First of all, the starry sky☆
The stars in Ishigaki Island were amazing! I could see all the little stars clearly, to the point where I couldn't even recognize the constellations! It was my first experience seeing so many stars. The Milky Way was also perfectly visible.
Next, we searched for coconut crabs. Just when we were about to give up after not finding any, we finally discovered a coconut crab!
Thank you to our guide!

まずは、星空☆
石垣島の星はすごかったです！
小さな星までびっしり全部見え、星座がわからないほと！こんなに星が見えたのは初体験でした。
天の川もバッチリ見えました。
次はみんなでヤシガニの捜索。なかなか見つからず諦めかけたその時！ ついに ヤシガニ発見！
ガイドのお兄さん、ありがとうございました。

In winter, it is often cloudy, making it difficult to see the stars, but we were lucky to have a clear starry sky. I heard that coconut crabs are not often seen in winter, but our guide found a small one for us to encounter. We received a lot of explanations about the stars and plants, making it the best experience.

冬は曇りが多く、なかなか星が見れないそうなのですが運に恵まれて満点の星空でした。
ヤシガニは冬はなかなか出ないそうでしたが、小さい子供をガイドさんが発見してくれて遭遇できました。星や植物の説明をたくさんしていただいたので、最高の体験でした。

During my 2-night, 3-day trip, it was quite hectic, but I found this tour and decided to join. It covered all the highlights and was really great.

2泊3日での旅行で、慌ただしかったのですが、こちらのコースを見つけて参加してみたところ、見所をおさえていてとてもよかったです。

It seems that stargazing is difficult during the rainy season, but I was able to see a sky full of stars!

I got a bit carried away and hoped to see the Southern Cross, but it seems that can only be seen early in the morning, and it wasn't on the menu here.

The jungle tour was also fun!

雨季は星空観賞が難しいそうですが、満天の星空に会えました!

調子に乗って、南十字星を拝めればと思いましたが、それは見られたとしても早朝だそうで、こちらのメニューにありませんでした。

ジャングルツアーも楽しかったです!

The water buffalo is so cute! I enjoyed a relaxing time♪ The guide's wonderful personality and singing matched perfectly, making my experience on Taketomi Island delightful.

水牛🐃かわいい!
ゆったりとした時を満喫しました♪案内人の人柄の良さと、歌声がマッチしてて竹富島を満喫しました。

I participated in a course that included Meebal Beach. We had about two hours at the beach, but since the glass boat ride was only around 30 minutes, we had quite a bit of extra time, so we took a break at a nearby café.

On the glass boat, we were able to see fish and turtles, but I was bothered by some foreign tourists on the same boat who were making a lot of noise, which made it hard to enjoy the experience.

みーばるビーチを含むコースに参加しました。ビーチは約２時間時間がありましたが、グラスボートは３０分ぐらいでかなり時間があまったので近くのカフェで休憩していました。
グラスボートは魚や亀を見ることができましたが、同じボートに乗船した外国人観光客が大声で騒いでいたたことが気になって落ち着いて見れませんでした。

It was wonderful bus tour. I wish there was a translation headset. Liam from the US
The guide had so much to say and I could not understand everything.

I am very satisfied! I was able to spend a very fulfilling time. I highly recommend it!
You can efficiently visit Iriomote Island, Yufu Island, and Taketomi Island.

大満足です！とても充実した時間を過ごすことができました。オススメです！
西表島、由布島、竹富島をとても効率よく回ることができます。

I was impressed by the beautiful view from the observation deck, and I was very satisfied with the packed itinerary, which included having lunch in a pleasant spot on the hill and listening to the guide's wonderful Okinawan songs on the bus.

展望台からの眺めの良い景色に感動して、高台にある気持ちのいい場所で、ランチ出来たり、バスの中で、ガイドさんの上手な沖縄の歌を聴いたり、盛りだくさんの内容に大満足でした♪