All Reviews for Bus Tours

The weather was unfortunate, but it was a fulfilling tour. There were only a few of us that day, which gave it a private feel. Thank you to the guide for your thoughtfulness. This was my first trip in May, and indeed, Okinawa is ideal before the rainy season. Next time, I will definitely plan a trip by April.

お天気は残念でしたが、充実したツアーでした。当日は少人数でプライベート感有　ガイドさんお気づかい　ありがとうございました。
今回は初めての5月の旅行　やはり沖縄は梅雨入り前が理想的　次回は必ず4月までの旅行　計画たてます。

I think a bus tour that includes the attractions of Ishigaki Island, including Kabira Bay, is perfect for travelers who are unfamiliar with the island. Additionally, I used it on the last day, and it was possible to get off at Ishigaki Airport along the way, which allowed me to make full use of my time on the final day.

川平湾を含む石垣島の見所をバスツアーでまわれるので、島に不慣れな旅行者にはぴったりだと思います。
また、最終日に利用させていただき、途中石垣空港で下車も可能だったので、最終日の時間をフルに有効活用出来ました。

This was my second time using the service, following two years ago, and I was fortunate with the weather. It was great to efficiently visit the highlights. I recommend it to those planning to explore unfamiliar remote islands.

2年前に続いて2回目の利用でしたが、天候にも恵まれ、見所を効率良くまわれて良かったです。不慣れな離島巡りを計画している方にお薦めです。

Thanks to our guide, Mr. Kiyane, who shared interesting trivia, and our driver, Mr. Maeda, who drove safely and securely, we were able to enjoyably visit various places in a condensed manner. I would like to use this service again on other routes. Thank you very much.

豆知識を教えてくださる添乗員の喜屋武さん、安心安全運転のドライバーの真栄田さんのおふたりのおかげでいろんな場所を凝縮して楽しくまわることができました。また他のルートでも利用したいです。ありがとうございました。

Without local options like these, I would have been wondering where to go! I was very grateful for them! The water buffalo cart and mangrove exploration were great, and the tropical, old-fashioned atmosphere of Taketomi Island was wonderful!

こういう現地オプションがないと、何処行こうか⁉️ってなってしまうので、大変ありがたかったです‼️水牛車やマングローブ探検とか竹富島の南国古風なたたずまい良かったです‼️

I was able to enjoy Taketomi Island while riding a water buffalo and listening to the performance of the sanshin. As mentioned in other reviews, there wasn't much time for strolling. It was less than an hour, so it was just enough time to walk to the Nishi Sanchu and return to the bus stop.

水牛で街を回りながら、三線の演奏を聴くことができて、竹富島を堪能することができました。他の方の口コミにもあるように、散策時間はあまりありませんでした。１時間もないくらいだったので、歩いて西桟橋行ってバス乗り場まで戻ってきて、ちょうどいいぐらいでした。

I participated with two elementary school students (4th grade and 1st grade). The round-trip bus from the port made it convenient. Even though it was during Golden Week, we were able to ride the water buffalo cart with almost no wait. There wasn't enough time to explore everything, but it was nice to be able to return without too much stress, especially with kids.

小学生2人(4年、1年)と参加しました。港からのバスも往復ついていて、楽でした。GWでしたが、水牛車にもほぼ待たずに乗れました。あれもこれも散策するには時間が足りませんが、子連れならあまり無理せず帰れて良かったです。

On May 3rd, I participated with my family of three. It was a bus tour where I was impressed by the vast knowledge of our guide, Sunakawa. The explanations were easy to understand, and both the songs and the sanshin performance were wonderful. We experienced the mysteries of nature in the limestone cave, and on the glass-bottom boat at Kabira Bay (additional fee), we were able to see sea turtles, schools of grouper, and colorful tropical fish.

5/3に家族3人で参加。
ガイドの砂川さんの知識量の多さに感服しながらのバスツアーでした。
説明も分かりやすく、歌も三線も素晴らしいものでした。
鍾乳洞で自然の神秘に触れ、川平湾のグラスボート（別途料金）ではウミガメやグルクンの群れ、カラフルな熱帯魚達をみることが出来ました。

Although the sky was unfortunately cloudy and there was a bit of rain, I had a very enjoyable time. The experience of swaying on a water buffalo cart while crossing to Yufushima became a wonderful memory. Next time, I would like to go again on a sunny day!

あいにくの曇り空と、少し雨もパラつきましたが、とても楽しく過ごせました。水牛車でゆらゆら揺られ由布島に渡った経験はよい思い出になりました。今度は晴れた日にまた行ってみたいです！！

It was a smooth experience during the Golden Week. I checked in at the counter at the remote island terminal before the scheduled time and boarded the boat. It took about 15 minutes to get to Taketomi Island. From there, we transferred to several cars and headed to the waiting area for the water buffalo. We were guided in order. The water buffalo guide was very good at talking, and we leisurely progressed while listening to her play the sanshin. They also took free photos, and if you liked them, there were paid versions with a frame available. The quality of the photos with data was good, so we purchased them for our family. There wasn't much time for free exploration, so we returned to the meeting point early and just relaxed afterward. From start to finish, all the staff we encountered were very pleasant. Thank you for the wonderful memories!

GWでしたが大変スムーズでした。離島ターミナルのカウンターで時間までに受付し、船に乗船。竹富島まで15分ほど。そこから数台の車に分かれて乗り換え、水牛の待つ場所へ。順番に案内されます。水牛ガイドのお姉さんがとても話し上手で、三線の弾き語りを聴きながらのんびり進みます。無料の写真も撮っていただき、気に入れば台紙付きの有料タイプも。データ付きで仕上がりが良かったので我が家は購入しました。フリータイムで巡れる時間はあまりなかったので早めに集合場所まで戻り、あとはまったり。スタートから最後まで、出会うスタッフの方々とても感じが良かったです。素敵な思い出をありがとうございました！

I was concerned that spending one day on three islands would mean less time on each island, but in reality, I was able to have an enjoyable experience on each one. For lunch, I had "karasoba," a soul food from the Yaeyama Islands, where you can choose toppings in a buffet style.

On Taketomi Island, there was a free walk plan, but thanks to a rental service at the port that accommodated us without a reservation, I was able to rent a bicycle on-site. I recommend renting a bicycle for those who want to visit multiple spots.

This plan is highly recommended for those who want to casually visit various islands and for beginners exploring the Yaeyama Islands.

1日で3島ということで、1島あたりの時間が少なくなることを懸念していましたが、実際はどの島でも魅力的な体験ができました。
昼ごはんは「からそば」という八重山諸島のソウルフードで、トッピングをバイキング形式で選ぶものでした。
竹富島ではフリーウォークプランでしたが、予約なしでも対応してくださる業者さんが港にいてくれたおかげで、現地で自転車をレンタルすることができました。行きたいスポットが複数ある方は自転車レンタルをおすすめします。
いろんな島に気軽に訪れたい行きたいという方、八重山諸島初心者の方にはとてもおすすめのプランです。

The host does not speak English and the headset does not work so I did not know what’s really happening while I was on the bus. I used the Google translator and helped me little bit.

The course was packed with activities throughout the day, and it was fulfilling. However, the 50-minute stay at American Village felt too short, which was disappointing.

1日盛り沢山のコースで、充実してました。ただ、アメリカンビレッジ50分の滞在時間は少なく、残念でした。

I traveled from Hokkaido to the southernmost Yaeyama Islands. Even within Japan, I noticed differences in lifestyle and customs. Thank you for a wonderful trip.

北海道から最南端の八重山諸島に行きました。同じ日本でも生活用式、習慣の違いがわかりました。楽しい旅をありがとうございました。

The guide consulted with the driver and flexibly handled the itinerary and restroom breaks, allowing us to enjoy a stress-free and fun time! Thank you very much!

ガイドさんが、運転士さんと相談して、行程やトイレ休憩など臨機応変に対処して下さり、何のストレスもなく、ただ楽しい時間を過ごせました！本当にありがとうございました。

I think the timing of my visit at the end of April, just before Golden Week, was perfect. The pleasant air, bright sunshine, and the tropical flowers in full bloom created a beautiful setting as we slowly moved along the narrow paths lined with traditional houses in a water buffalo cart. It felt like a different world. It was also nice that there were hardly any tourists from overseas.

4月末のゴールデンウイーク前で、訪れた時期も良かったと思います。気持ちのいい空気と明るい日差し、南国の花が咲き乱れる中、伝統的な家屋が立ち並ぶ細い道をゆっくりと進む水牛車。別世界のような美しさでした。押し寄せる海外からの観光客が殆どいなかったのも良かったです。

I used the bus tour that I relied on during my first trip to Okinawa and Hokkaido again. As a result, it was great. I had planned to visit the Churaumi Aquarium since I already knew about it, but I had no idea about American Village, Kouri Island, or Manza Beach, so it was definitely the right choice to use the tour.

I believe the tour guide was from Korea and China, and I was impressed by how well they managed in an unfamiliar country. Their Japanese was very good, but it seemed there were times when communication was challenging, so it must be a tough job. It was a fun and worthwhile tour that matched the price. Thank you very much.

初めての沖縄、北海道旅行の際に頼ったバスツアーをまた利用しました。
結果、大変良かったです。美ら海水族館は知ってたから行こうとは思ってたものの、アメリカンビレッジ・古宇利島・万座毛のことは全く知らなかったので利用して正解でした。

添乗員さんは韓国と中国の方だったと思いますが、慣れない国でよく頑張っていらっしゃるなあと感心しました。日本語もとてもお上手でしたがやはり上手くやり取りできない事もあるようで大変なお仕事と思います。
金額に見合ったお得で楽しいツアーでした。有難う御座いました。

The guide spoke about historical sites, military bases, and the current situation in Okinawa from a natural standpoint, without imposing their views. Although the bus ride was long, I had a great time.

史跡のこと基地のこと沖縄の現状等、ガイドさんはナチュラルな立場で考えを押し付けることなく話してくれていたように感じました。バスの乗車時間が長かったですが良い時間が過ごせました。

I chose this tour because I'm greedy and wanted to do a lot. It was just as I expected, a packed tour that was enjoyable. I had so many things I wanted to do, and the day was fulfilling.

欲張りだから、沢山行けるこのツアーを選びました。
思った通り盛りだくさんのツアーで楽しめました。
やりたいことが沢山あって1日充実しました。

- The guide was beautiful and had a great singing voice, singing island songs accompanied by the sanshin.
- The limestone cave was quite spacious and impressive.
- At Kabira Bay, we experienced the optional glass-bottom boat, where the person steering also acted as a guide, providing explanations as we went along. The photos only show coral, but there were schools of colorful fish of various sizes, including clownfish, which we could observe closely.
- For lunch, we had a set with Ishigaki beef hamburger, and unlike store-bought ones, the hamburger had a strong meaty flavor.
- At Tamatorizaki Observatory, we were able to fully enjoy the breathtaking 360-degree views.

If you use it on the last day, you can get off at the airport at the end. Since it's a limousine bus, you can participate with your suitcase. If I could wish for something, I would have liked to include a visit to Yaeyama Village to interact with the macaques, and it would be nice if the course were about an hour longer.

・ガイドさんが美人で歌も上手く、島唄を三線にのせて歌ってくださいました。
・鍾乳洞は結構広くて見応えありました。
・川平湾ではオプションのグラスボートを体験、操縦する方がガイドもされていて説明を聞きながら進みます。写真は珊瑚しか写ってないですが、色とりどり、大きさも様々な魚群、クマノミもいて、じっくりと観察ができました。
・昼食は石垣牛のハンバーグランチセットで、ハンバーグは市販のと違い、お肉をしっかり感じるものでした。
・玉取崎展望台は360度見渡す限りの絶景を心ゆくまで堪能できました。

最終日に利用すると最後に空港で下車できます。
リムジンバスなのでスーツケース持参で参加可能。
欲を言えば、やいま村、リスザルと触れ合う、などもコースに入ってあと1時間くらい長いといいな、と思いました。

I think the color of the sea would have been even more beautiful if it had been sunny, but even so, the mangrove tour provided a lot of interesting explanations, allowing me to learn many things I didn't know. I crossed the sea on a water buffalo cart, and while leisurely touring Taketomi Island, I experienced a performance of the sanshin. It was a very satisfying tour! Additionally, the bus driver on Iriomote Island was a great storyteller, making the trip very enjoyable. I also got to see the special natural monument, the crested serpent eagle.

晴れていればもっと海の色も綺麗だっただろうなぁと思いますが、それでもマングローブの遊覧ではいろんな解説で知らないことをたくさん知ることができ、水牛車で海を渡ったり、竹富島観光も水牛車でのんびり周りながら三線演奏を体験して、大満足のツアーでした！また、西表島でのバスの運転手さんは、お話上手でとても楽しめました。特別天然記念物のカンムリワシも、見れました。

I had plenty of free time, so I was able to relax while renting a bicycle. The water buffalo cart ride was also a lot of fun!

One point to note!
After getting off the ferry, I found out that there are two boarding areas for the Iriomote Island tour cruise: one for "tour groups" and one for "general users."
Since there was no specific guidance, I asked at the shop, and they directed me to the general boarding area, but I ended up almost missing the tour cruise...
If there had been a little more detailed guidance from the start, I think I would have been able to board without confusion and with peace of mind.

フリー時間がたっぷりあったので、自転車を借りてのんびり過ごせました。水牛車もとても楽しかったです！

注意点が1つ！
フェリーを降りた後、西表島ツアーのクルーズ船乗り場が「ツアー専用」と「一般利用者用」の2つあることがわかりました。
特に案内がなかったため売店で聞いたところ、一般用を教えていただき、結局ツアーのクルーズに乗り遅れそうに…。
最初からもう少し丁寧な案内があれば、迷わず安心して乗れると思います。

The guide was an incredibly knowledgeable woman, and her smooth articulation was as fluid as water on a flat board. Despite the rainy, cloudy weather, she shared the island's history and many fun events with us. The half-day itinerary felt very short.

実に博識な女性のガイドさんで、まさに立板に水の様に滑らかな滑舌は、雨混じりの曇天にも関わらず島の歴史や沢山の楽しい出来事を教えていただいた。半日の行程がすごく短く感じられた。

It was a trip to Ishigaki Island and the surrounding islands after eight years. Last time, it rained almost every day during my stay. This time, I was greeted with the expected cobalt blue sea, white sandy beaches, and white clouds in the blue sky. The sightseeing boat that navigated through the mangrove forest of Nakama River was refreshing. The hotel shuttle, the experience with the water buffalo cart timed with the ferry service connecting the islands, and the lunch arrangements all went smoothly without any waiting on the return journey. This level of efficiency is truly remarkable and unique to Japan. I thoroughly enjoyed the pleasant time in the south.

８年振りの石垣島や周辺離島への旅でした。前回は滞在中のほぼ全日に亘っての
降雨続き。今回は期待通りのコバルトブルーの海と白い砂浜や青空の中の白い雲。
仲間川マングローブ林を進む遊覧ボートは涼風爽やかでした。ホテルへの送迎，島々を結ぶフェリー船の運航に合わせるかの水牛車体験や昼食手配，帰路も待つことなく
スムーズに運航されて行くのは日本ならではの見事さでした。無駄時間皆無。
南の心地良い時間を堪能させていただきました。

Before departure, they provided a detailed explanation that was easy to understand, and we received colored participant stickers for each course to attach to our chests. These sticker colors indicated the different activities such as the Nakagawa Cruise, bus rides, water buffalo cart rides, and ferry boarding, allowing for smooth transitions without getting lost during the experiences.

However, there was one issue: I had chosen the cycling course on Taketomi Island, but upon arriving at Taketomi Port, there were many bike rental vendors, and I was confused about which shuttle bus to take.

Overall, the day went smoothly, and I had a fun experience. I believe this is a highly recommended tour that provides satisfaction.

出発前に詳細な説明を分かりやすくして頂き、コース毎に色が違う参加シールを胸等に貼ります。このコース毎のシールカラーにより、仲間川クルーズ、バス乗車、水牛車乗車、フェリー乗船、の案内があるのでスムーズに迷うことなく移動・体験ができました。
ただ一つ困った事は、竹富島ではサイクリングコースを選択していたのですが、竹富港都到着してサイクリング貸出業者が多く、どの送迎車に乗ればいいのか迷ってしまいました。
全体的には一日スムーズに事が運び楽しく体験ができ、満足できるおすすめツアーだと思います。

Even without a car, you can visit the highlights of Ishigaki and make a complete loop. Also, being dropped off at Ishigaki Airport made it very efficient in terms of time.

車か無くても石垣の見どころを見学し1周できます
又、石垣空港で下ろして頂けるので時間の効率が良かったです

The weather was nice. The forecast said the waves were 1.5 meters. The ferry from Ishigaki Island to Iriomote Island had quite a bit of vertical rocking. The window seats were popular, and by the time I boarded the ferry, all the window seats were taken, leaving only the middle seats available. I didn't wear a life jacket, as the middle seemed less likely to sway. For the mangrove cruise on the Nakama River, it seems better to sit on the right side facing the direction of travel. This cruise was very satisfying. The bus from the mangroves to Yubu Island was also enjoyable, as the driver shared some funny stories. Once we arrived at Yubu Island, we were assigned to water buffalo carts, and I think the satisfaction level would be quite different depending on whether you sit on the buffalo side or the opposite side. It was nice to have just under an hour for free time on Yubu Island to relax. I took a photo with Rui-kun (the water buffalo), had lunch, and while I was taking pictures of hibiscus flowers, time ran out, and I couldn't explore the whole area. It was April, but it was hot. There are windbreak forests on the outer side of the island, so it was almost windless inside the island. Summer might be tough. From Yubu Island to Iriomote Island, we took the water buffalo cart again, then a bus to the ferry terminal, and from there, the ferry to Taketomi Island. I chose the water buffalo plan on Taketomi Island, but honestly, renting a bicycle would have been fine. Riding the water buffalo twice on Yubu Island and then again on Taketomi Island (by the way, you can't just hop on immediately; there's a pointless waiting time at the water buffalo cart company) left me with awkwardly leftover time where I couldn't do anything. Also, walking from the center of the island to the ferry terminal takes about 25 minutes, so it's better to take the bus from the water buffalo cart company to the ferry terminal, but it runs about every 30 minutes and doesn't connect with the ferry schedule, resulting in unnecessary waiting time at the ferry terminal. My satisfaction level for Taketomi Island was low, so I think a plan without Taketomi Island or a bicycle rental plan would be better. The timing for the water buffalo cart bus on Taketomi Island was really off.

Even though this is a tour, it feels fragmented with different operators, so the connections are not great.

It requires physical stamina. I thought it wouldn't be too tiring since there was a lot of moving around and not much walking, but I ended up feeling quite tired. The clientele was mostly middle-aged women, and they were quite loud. Especially on Taketomi Island, there were people who looked like punks smoking tattoos nearby, and since they were people I wouldn't normally interact with, it made me feel uncomfortable. Is there no designated smoking area on Taketomi Island?

天気は良い日でした。波は1.5mと天気予報で言っていました。石垣島→西表島のフェリーは結構縦揺れしました。窓側が人気でフェリーに乗船した時点で窓側は満席で真ん中の椅子しか空いていませんでした。救命胴衣は着用しませんでした。真ん中の方が揺れなさそうでした。仲間川のマングローブクルーズは進行方向右側に座る方が良さそうです。このクルーズは大満足でした。マングローブから由布島に向かうバスもちょこちょこ運転手さんが面白い話をしてくれるので楽しかったです。由布島に着いたら水牛車に振り分けられるのですが牛側と牛の逆側だと満足度がだいぶ違うと思います。由布島の自由行動はあと1時間弱あればゆっくりできてよかったです。ルイくん(水牛)と写真撮ってお昼ごはん食べて、ハイビスカスの写真を撮っていたら時間が来てしまって全体を回れませんでした。あと4月でしたが暑い。島の外側に防風林があるので島内はほぼ無風。夏はきついんじゃないかな。由布島→西表島はまた水牛車、その後バスでフェリー乗り場まで、フェリーで竹富島へ。竹富島では水牛プランを選びましたが、ぶっちゃけレンタサイクルで良いです。由布島で2回水牛に乗るのと、竹富島で水牛に乗っている(ちなみにすぐに乗れる訳ではなくて無意味に水牛車の会社で待ち時間があります)と残る時間が中途半端で何もできませんでした。また島の中心部からフェリー乗り場まで歩くと25分ほどかかるので水牛車の会社からフェリー乗り場まで出ているバスに乗った方が良いですが、約30分間隔ですし、フェリーの時間に接続していないのでフェリー乗り場で無駄に待ち時間があります。竹富島の満足度は低かったので、竹富島なしのプランor竹富島レンタサイクルプランがいいと思います。竹富島の水牛車のバスは本当に時間が微妙でした。
これ、ツアーといっても細切れで事業者が変わっていくだけなので、接続は微妙です。

体力が必要です。移動が多く歩かないのでそんなにしんどくないかなと思っていましたが普通に疲れました。客層は中年女性が多く、うるさかったです。とくに竹富島ではタトューでタバコ吸ってるヤンキーみたいな人が近くにいて普段関わらない人たちだったので、嫌な気分になりました。竹富島では喫煙エリアとか無いのでしょうか？

I enjoyed the service in every situation, as it was pleasant and the explanations were thorough, allowing me to have a worry-free experience. I felt the prices were reasonable considering the quality and effort involved.

どの場面でも気持ちいい接客で説明も丁寧で不安なく楽しめました
料金も内容と手間や不安を考えても安いと感じました

This is a tour where you can enjoy the old town while being rocked in a water buffalo cart. Everyone's arrangements were good, and we were able to sightsee smoothly. It was fun.

水牛車に揺られ、昔の街並みを観光するツアーです。皆さんの段取りも良くスムーズに観光できました。楽しかったです。

This time, I chose to visit three islands: Iriomote Island, Yufu Island, and Taketomi Island, where I had some free time. On Iriomote Island, I enjoyed a mangrove tour and rode a water buffalo. For lunch on Yufu Island, I had Orion beer and a delicious buffet. The highlight of this trip was the free exploration of Taketomi Island. I rented a bicycle and leisurely explored from Nishi Sanbashi to the star sand beach at Kaiji Beach, enjoying the charming streets with red-tiled roofs. It was absolutely wonderful!

今回は3島巡りで、自由時間がある西表島、由布島、竹富島巡りをチョイス。
西表島でマングローブ遊覧をし、水牛に乗り由布島での昼食は、オリオンビールと美味しいバイキング。
そして今回のメイン竹富島の自由散策。自転車をレンタルし西桟橋から星砂のカイジ浜、赤瓦が良い雰囲気の街並みをゆっくり散策できて最高に良かったです。