All Reviews for Bus Tours

I enjoyed seeing beautiful scenery and a lot of fish on the glass-bottom boat. It was only half a day, but I was very satisfied. The guide was kind and fun as well.

きれいな景色を見たり、グラスボートでたくさんの魚を見たり
半日でしたが大満足です。
ガイドさんも優しく楽しい方でした。

The day I participated was a rest day for Sefa Utaki, so unfortunately, we couldn't visit. When Sefa Utaki is closed, it seems that the usual plan is to go to Chinen Misaki, but based on the suggestion from Rad Kanko and the preferences of the participants that day, we didn't go there and instead visited both Shinbaru Beach and Okinawa World, which are typically options.

Shinbaru Beach was a bit disappointing due to the rain, but it was nice to be able to look at the ocean in Okinawa. I think we stayed for about 20 minutes.

At Okinawa World, we had two hours for sightseeing, which I personally found to be just the right length, but usually, it's about 70 minutes. If you plan to tour the limestone caves as well, 70 minutes might feel rushed, so please be mindful of the time allocation. Since the park can get wet from the rain, an umbrella is necessary, but the Eisa show and various experience facilities are covered, so on rainy days, I recommend Okinawa World over the beach. However, while the entrance fee is relatively inexpensive, additional charges will apply for various activities, so it's a good idea to consult your budget and choose experiences that interest you. Personally, I enjoyed the Ryukyu costume fitting experience. They also took photos with my camera, which made for a great keepsake.

私が参加した日は斎場御嶽の休息日のため、残念ながら見学することはできませんでした。
斎場御嶽が休息日の場合、通常は知念岬に行くことになっているらしいですが、ラド観光さんのご提案と当日の参加者の意向で、そちらへは行かずに、本来は選択となる新原ビーチとおきなわワールドの両方に行っていただきました。
新原ビーチは、あいにくの雨だったためイマイチでしたが、沖縄の海を眺められたのは良かったです。20分程度の滞在時間だったと思います。
おきなわワールドは２時間観光の時間を取っていただきました。個人的に丁度良い長さでしたが、通常は70分程度なんですね。鍾乳洞の観光もする場合、70分だと駆け足になると思いますので、時間配分に注意してください。パーク内は雨に濡れるため傘が必要ですが、エイサーショーや各種体験施設は屋根付きなので、雨の日はビーチよりもおきなわワールドがおすすめです。ただし、入園料自体は比較的安いのですが、色々楽しむためには結局のところ追加料金が発生するので、お財布と相談しながら興味のあるものを体験すると良いと思います。個人的には、琉装着付け体験が楽しかったです。手持ちカメラで写真も撮っていただけたので、良い記念になりました。

The tour didn't have a guide accompanying us the whole time, so we were free to move around.
Cycling on sunny days requires UV protection!
For women, having a hat and UV-cut arm covers is a good idea!

添乗員さんが付きっきりというツアーでは無かったので、自由に動くことが出来ました。
晴れた時のサイクリングは紫外線対策必須です！
女性は、帽子にUVカットアームカバーがあると良し！

Yui-kun was very cute. I had a great time enjoying Taketomi Island. I would like to use this service again if I have the opportunity.

ゆいくんとてもかわいかっです。とても楽しく竹富島を満喫できました。また機会ありましたら利用したいと思います

My wife loved this trip. Highly recommend. Beautifully selected stops.

The lunch venue and Tamatorizaki Observatory were breathtaking spots.
At Kabira Bay, there isn't enough time to visit the scenic spots when you take the glass-bottom boat.
The bus is old, so the seat pitch is a drawback.

昼食会場、および、玉取崎展望台が絶景スポットでした
川平湾は、グラスボートに乗車すると時間がなく、絶景スポットに行けません
バスは古いため、シートピッチが狭いのが難点です

I visited Ishigaki Island as a port of call on the Diamond Princess cruise, and I definitely wanted to ride the water buffalo cart on Taketomi Island! I made a reservation.

I was a bit worried about meeting at the location, but once I arrived at the remote island terminal, I was able to check in without getting lost. When I reached Taketomi Island, a shuttle was waiting to take me to the water buffalo cart boarding area, and I was able to board smoothly.

Since I had to return to the ship, I didn't go out for other sightseeing, but next time, I would like to take my time and explore!

ダイヤモンドプリンセスクルーズの寄港先に石垣島があり、是非とも竹富島の水牛車に乗りたい！い予約しました。

現地集合の為少し心配でしたが、離島ターミナルにつけば、迷う事無くにチェックイン出来、竹富島へ、島に着くと、水牛車乗り場までの送迎車が待っていて、スムーズに水牛車に乗る事が出来ました。
船に戻る時間があったので、他の観光は出なかったのですが、次回はゆっくりと観光してみたいです。　

We had about an hour and a half to spare before the water buffalo cart departed back to Iriomote Island. Since Yubu Island is not very large, we needed to be creative with how we spent our time. Many other guests were also sitting and waiting for the time to come.

由布島から西表島に戻る際の水牛車の出発まで、1時間半ほどあり時間をもてあました。由布島は大きな島ではないため、時間の使い方に工夫が必要。他のお客さんも座って時間が来るのを待っている方が多かった。

The tour was really nice and made seeing Okinawa easier as the public transport was hard to understand. The aquarium was the only reason we did the tour but the other stops were entertaining as well. The aquarium was really nice and we probably could have used more than 3 hours here but it was just enough and we got to see the dolphin show.

Really interesting. Sefa Utaki was very peaceful I was the only person on the trip that chose the beach option, everyone else went to the Okinawan Village. I took a trip on a glass bottomed boat, it was amazing

Since this is my second time visiting Taketomi Island, I chose a relaxed rental bicycle plan this time. I think the size of Taketomi Island is just right for exploring by bicycle. This plan includes not only the ferry ticket and rental bicycle fee but also round-trip transportation from the hotel and luggage storage service at the island terminal, so I found it to be a great deal.

竹富島に行くのは2回目なので、今回はのんびりレンタサイクルのプランを選びました。竹富島の広さは、レンタサイクルくらいがちょうどいいなと思います。このプランには乗船券とレンタサイクル代だけではなく、ホテルからの往復送迎や離島ターミナルでの荷物預かりのサービスもついているので、とてもお得だと思いました。

I used this tour on the last day of my trip. I definitely wanted to visit the Sefa Utaki and the Himeyuri Peace Museum, so I joined this tour. At Okinawa World, I saw the Eisa performance recommended by our guide. It was so efficient to cover so much in half a day, and they even took us to Naha Airport for a great price! We arrived at the airport with the beautiful voice of our guide singing "Matahari nu Chindara Kanushamayo," a traditional Okinawan folk song. It was a satisfying conclusion to a fun trip.

旅行最終日に利用しました。
斎場御獄とひめゆりの塔は絶対行ったみたかったので、このツアーに参加しました。おきなわワールドでは、ガイドさんオススメのエイサーを見ました。
半日でこれだけ効率よく周れて、那覇空港まで送ってもらえる上に、格安！
♬マタハリヌ チンダラ カヌシャマヨ♬ と沖縄民謡で、ガイドさんの美声に送られて空港に着きました。楽しかった旅行の締めくくりに大満足のツアーでした。

Iriomote's mangrove cruise was easy to understand thanks to the detailed explanations from the guide, and the scenery while riding the water buffalo to Yufu was breathtaking! Additionally, Taketomi Island is simply a wonderful place; the flowers are beautiful, and riding the water buffalo while exploring is incredibly soothing. I traveled alone, but I had a great time. I highly recommend this!

西表はマングローブクルーズはガイドさんの細かい説明で分かりやすかったし、水牛にのって由布へ行く時の景色のすごさは感動！そして竹富島はなんともいえない良いところ花は綺麗だし水牛に乗って散策してるときはすごく癒されます。一人旅でしたがすごく楽しめました。これはオススメです！

We took one day tour to visit the aquarium and other famous spots. The tour was very well organized , the lead guide was really cheerful , cooperative and gave a great overview of Okinawa and the tour places. Even arranged vegetarian food on request.

The only minor issue we had was that since our pick up point was the first in the morning , we had to go around to all pick up points before starting the tour almost 3 hours after boarding.

This tour was great fun. The pineapple park wasn't a long visit but you could see some different types of pineapples growing take a stroll though the garden and enjoy sampling different types of drinks. The butterflies were very big and friendly and would land on people who stopped long enough to look at them. It makes everyone feel like a Disney princess. The aquarium is beautiful with a lot of information on sharks and had a good dolphin show and opportunities to feed the dolphins (if you find the hidden. Spot before it closes) they keep doing the dolphin show even when the weather was really bad. Lunch was provided at the butterfly place and it decent. A nice bowl of udon but not super filling.

There are many full-day sightseeing bus tours in Okinawa, but this tour is fantastic for those who want to enjoy half days (for example, if you plan to go parasailing in the afternoon and can't stray too far from Naha, you end up with free time in the morning).

Even if an amateur tries to plan a trip, it's nearly impossible to cover this much in that time. This tour efficiently takes you to the highlights, and the bus guide shares stories, providing historical context for each site. They also advise on how to move around to make the most of your time at each location.

I wondered how they could offer so much for this price!

Of course, this tour is also great for those who have time before their flight on the last day of their trip.

沖縄観光バスツアーで、終日時間をつかう一日観光はたくさん出ていますが、半日ずつ楽しみたい（たとえば、午後はパラセーリングするので那覇からあまり離れられないけど、すると午前が空いてしまう）などの時に、このツアーはめちゃくちゃいいです。

素人がプランをたててもこの時間でまわることはとてもできません。
効率よく名所をまわってくれる上、車内ではバスガイドさんのお話もあるので、各施設の歴史的背景も聞け、また時間内に施設をまわるにはどう動くのが適当かも教えてくれます。

こんなに盛りだくさんなのに、このお値段でいいの？と思いました。

もちろん観光最終日に、飛行機に乗るまでに時間がある方にも使えるツアーです。

If you need to catch a noon flight out of Okinawa, I strongly recommend this tour. It allows storage of luggages and drops off at Naha Airport! Travelling to Sefa Utaki, Mibaru Beach or Okinawa World from Naha and to the airport would cost about as much, or even more, by bus. This is perfect and convenient.

The audio guide is not working for those of us who doesn't understand Jap though.

The guide was very likable, and I appreciated that they tried their best to make the one-time tour enjoyable. I am really glad I booked the tour, even though the rental car was fully booked and I couldn't rent it. Despite the unfortunate rain, I was able to enjoy myself and learn about the culture.

ガイドさんがとても好感が持てて良かったです。
一度きりのツアーを最高に楽しませようとしてくれていて、とても感謝しています。
レンタカーが満席で借りれず、予約した今回でしたが、ツアーを予約して本当に良かったと思っています。
あいにくの雨でしたが、楽しめ、文化など知ることができました。

I participated in a tour that included a rental bicycle. It was prohibited to rent near the Taketomi Island port, so after arriving at Taketomi, we took a shuttle bus to the central area, about a 5-minute drive, to rent bicycles at a designated shop and start our sightseeing.

Unfortunately, it rained continuously on the day of the tour. The weather conditions were not suitable for cycling. (There's nothing we can do about the weather, though.)

The townscape was very beautiful, typical of Okinawa. The sea was also clear and filled with many fish. We couldn't climb Nagomi Tower due to its deterioration. I thought that for strolling around the central area, walking would be sufficient. In fact, on the way back, I walked from the central area to Taketomi Island port, which took about 15 minutes.

During busy seasons, the lunch spots on the island can get crowded, so it might be better to go a bit earlier.

I hope for sunny weather next time, and I want to try sightseeing again.

レンタサイクル付きのツアーに参加しました。
竹富島港付近でのレンタルは禁止されているとのことで、竹富到着後、
車で5分程度の中心部まで送迎バスで移動し、指定店舗で自転車を借りて
観光スタートになります。

当日は残念ながら雨続き。自転車には不向きな条件でした。
（天候ばかりはどうにもできませんが）

町並みは、沖縄らしくとても綺麗でよかったです。海も魚が多く綺麗だったです。
なごみの塔は老朽化で登れませんでした。
中心部付近の散策であれば、徒歩でも十分散策できる範疇と思いました。
実際、帰りは中心部から竹富島港まで歩きましたが15min程度だったかな。

繁忙期は、島内の昼食所は込み合いますので、少し早めに行った方が
良いかもしれません。

次の機会は晴れを祈って、また観光リベンジしたいです。

Traveling as a couple. This time, we booked a tour to leisurely visit two islands without being too greedy. Iriomote Island is rich in nature and perfect for relaxation, but if you're not an active person or nature enthusiast, you might find it a bit boring to stay for long periods since there are relatively few tourist spots for the size of the island. *However, it's a fantastic place for active people or nature lovers who want to stay longer.*

Yubu Island, on the other hand, has adorable cows. You can spend a decent amount of time there, so it's worth a visit.

Overall, the people in the Yaeyama Islands are laid-back, and there's less of the typical touristy pressure to buy things. However, Yubu Island did have a bit of a push for photos, which was a little disappointing.

All in all, we had a great time, so I give it four stars!

夫婦二人で旅行。
今回は欲張らずにまったり2島巡りでツアー予約。
西表島は自然豊かでまったりできるが、アクティブ派やネイチャー志向の人でないと島の広さの割に観光スポットが少ないため長時間の滞在は退屈かも。
※アクティブ派やネイチャー志向（長時間の滞在する人）にはメチャクチャ良いとこです。
由布島はとにかくも牛がかわいい。そこそこ時間も潰せるため行って損はない。
八重山全体に言えることとして、現地の人もまったりしており、観光地特有の商売ごり押しが少ない。
ただ、由布島だけ写真ごり押しがあり、少し残念だった。
総じて楽しかったので星4つ！

The guide's stories were interesting. I think it's an efficient tour that allows you to visit various places in one go.

The sea in Okinawa is truly beautiful. It's among the top three in the world in terms of beauty.

ガイドさんの話が面白かったです。
一度で色々な場所に行けて効率的なツアーだと思います。

沖縄の海は本当にきれいです。世界でもベストスリーに入る綺麗さです。

I participated with my mother in her 70s. Since it was our first time and she is elderly, I thought it would be better to take it easy so as not to inconvenience other customers. There were only two families on the mangrove cruise, and there were only five passengers on the sightseeing bus in Iriomote Island. We really enjoyed ourselves. The lunch on Yubu Island was a bento, but it was very delicious. My mother was also very satisfied.

70代の母と二人で参加しました。
初めてだし、高齢なのでゆったりしてるほうが他のお客様にも迷惑をかけなくてよいかな、と。
マングローブクルーズも２家族しか乗ってなかったし、西表島での観光バス乗客も５人のみ。すごく満喫できました。由布島でのお昼ごはんはお弁当でしたが、とてもおいしかったです。母も大満足でした。

I was really looking forward to it after reading other people's comments, but it was just average, for better or worse. I was seated with someone else, and there was an uncomfortable vibe between us, which made it a bit tough for a long time. The tour had a tight schedule, so we skipped some places we wanted to see and returned to the bus early. Other guests were also punctual, so we were able to stick to the schedule. The guide's occasionally serious expression seemed to reflect the difficulties of the job. Thank you for your hard work.

他の方のコメントを読んでいて、とても楽しみにしていましたが良くも悪くも普通でした。
相席だったのですが、（多分お互いに）いやぁな感じでそれがちょっと長時間は辛かったです。
ツアーとしてはスケジュールがタイトだったので見たい所は端折って早めにバスに戻っていましたし、他のお客さんも時間を守る人ばかりだったのでスケジュール通りに周れていました。
ガイドさんが時折見せる固い表情が、仕事の大変さを物語っているようでした。
お疲れ様です。

It was a wonderful experience. I'm glad I participated in this tour with my 76-year-old mother. Thanks to the staff's attentive service and good teamwork in communication, we were able to enjoy the tour smoothly without any worries. The lunch bento was made with local specialties and was very delicious. The restrooms were clean and well-maintained. The water buffalo moved slowly and leisurely, sometimes stopping for no reason or resting in the shade, which was very endearing and cute. I don't think such a flow of time exists in the city. The sound of the sanshin and gentle singing, the waves created by the water buffalo's movement, and the pleasant, clear breeze made for a lovely atmosphere. During the tour, my mother said she didn't feel any shoulder stiffness. The explanation from the glass-bottom boat guide was easy to understand and informative, making it enjoyable. The clownfish was indeed cute! The bubbles from the hot spring bubbling up from the seabed were so beautiful that I was moved. The bus driver's commentary on Iriomote Island was interesting. The mangrove cruise offered a subtropical landscape that felt very different from Japan. I'm glad I got to see it. Overall, I was very satisfied.

素晴らしい体験でした。このツアーに参加して良かった。76歳の母と私の２人での参加でしたが係員さんの対応と気配り、チームワークの良い情報伝達のおかげで何も不安に思うことなくスムーズにツアーを楽しむことができました。ランチのお弁当も島の特産物を使った料理でとても美味しかった。トイレはどこも清潔で掃除が行き届いていた。水牛さんの歩みはゆっくりのんびりで、時にはわけもなく立ち止まったり、日陰に入ると休んだりして、とても愛らしくてかわいい。都会にいるとこんな時間の流れ方はしないと思う。三線とおだやかな歌声、水牛さんの歩みによる波の音、心地よい澄んだ風。ツアー中、母は肩こりが気にならなかったと言っています。グラスボードのガイドさんの説明がわかりやすくて勉強になって楽しかった。カクレクマノミがやっぱかわいい！海底から湧き出る温泉の泡が美し過ぎて感動した。西表島のバスの運転手さんのガイドが面白かった。マングローブクルーズはとても日本とは思えない亜熱帯の景色。見ることができて良かった。全体を通して満足満足。

Nice half day tour with drop off at airport for afternoon flights. All destinations were great, and we felt the time allocated for each destination was decent. Our tour guide was friendly and made sure we understood what time we needed to be back for each destination even though the tour is meant to be Japanese only. The English audio guide wasn't working, but we were ok with that. The timing of the tour was accurate so we had plenty of time to catch our flight after.

I wanted to see the mangroves and ride a water buffalo, so it was really great! I chose a plan that allowed me to ride both in the water and on land! I had a relaxing time and felt rejuvenated!

マングローブも見たかったし、水牛にも乗りたかったので、とても良かったです！水の中と陸の二回乗るプランにしました！のんび〜りした時間で癒されました！

No one had a license, and transportation was a challenge for sightseeing, but even with a packed itinerary visiting three places, this price is cheap! Since it was a half-day tour, I had time to visit Shuri Castle in the afternoon, making good use of my day. Thank you very much.

誰も免許がなく、観光でまわるのに移動がネックだったんですが、3箇所まわる盛りだくさんな内容なのに、この値段は安いです！半日だったので、午後は首里城に行く時間かでき、1日を有効に使うことができました。ありがとうございました。

The guide was very kind and knowledgeable. Thanks to that, I had a great trip. Unfortunately, the weather wasn't very good on the day, but since we only stayed in Kouri Island for about 20 minutes on this course, it actually turned out to be a good thing! The Churaumi Aquarium had more attractions than I expected, and I strongly want to come back. The Eisa show and the Shisa performance at Ryukyu Village were also wonderful, and the audience was able to participate, which made it very fulfilling. However, I felt quite rushed during our stay at Ryukyu Village. After watching the show, we had to return to the bus immediately, so it's a bit disappointing that we couldn't experience more of the village we came to visit. Overall, it was a very fulfilling day.

ガイドさんがとても優しくて知識もかなり豊富です。おかげで良い旅が出来ました。当日生憎天気があまり良くないが、このコースでは古宇利島で20分くらいしか滞在しないため、逆に良いことになりました！美ら海水族館は思ってたより見所が多く、また来たいと強く思っています。琉球村のエイサーショーとシーサーのパフォーマンスも素晴らしく、観客たちも参加することができ、とても充実でした。ただ琉球村での滞在はかなり急いでいる気がします。ショーを見た後、すぐバスに戻らなければならないので、せっかく来た村の中のいろんな体験が出来ないのはちょっと残念です。全体的にとても充実した一日でした。

I had never been to Sefa Utaki, but I really wanted to go. However, since the transportation options for individual travelers are not very good, I was looking for a tour that could take me there. Fortunately, it worked out perfectly since I could only go for a half-day tour due to my flight schedule on the last day. I had been to Okinawa World and the Himeyuri Peace Museum before, but the museum adjacent to the Himeyuri Tower had been renovated and was completely different from my previous visit, so it felt like a new experience. I also hadn't been to Okinawa World in 16 years, so I barely remembered it. I think these shuttle buses are a great way to efficiently visit places that are hard to reach for individual travelers.

斎場御嶽は、まだ行ったことがなく、どうしても行きたいと思っていたのですが、個人で行くには交通の便が良くないため、そこに行けるツアーを探していました。ただ、最終日で飛行機の時間もあり、半日観光でしか行けないため、ちょうどよかったです。おきなわワールド、ひめゆりの塔は行ったことがあったのですが、ひめゆりの塔に隣接する資料館はリニューアルされていて前に行った時とは全然違っていたので、初めてと同じでよかったです。おきなをワールドも16年も前に行ったきりだったので、ほとんど覚えていなかったです。こういう巡回バスは、個人旅行で交通の便が悪いところを効率よくまわるには、とてもいいと思います。

I was able to efficiently visit inconvenient spots in a short amount of time. I felt it was a cost-effective plan. Since it's possible to get off at Naha Airport, I recommend setting it for the last day of your trip. However, the stay time at each sightseeing spot is relatively short, so those who want to explore in depth may need to consider this.

短時間で交通の不便なスポットを効率的に回る事ができました。コストパフォーマンスの高いプランだと感じました。那覇空港での下車が可能なので旅行最終日の設定がお勧めです。ただ各観光スポットの滞在時間は短めなのでじっくり訪れたい方には一考が必要かと思います。