All Reviews for Bus Tours

I'm glad I was able to efficiently visit the tourist spots in Okinawa. It felt a bit rushed, but I suppose that's to be expected with limited time. The main attraction, the Churaumi Aquarium, was especially great. Both the guide and the driver were very nice people.

沖縄の観光地を効率よく回れたので良かったです。
多少あわただしい感じはしましたが限られた時間で
まわるのでしょうがないと思います。
メインの美ら海水族館は特に良かったです。
ガイドさんも運転手さんもとてもいい人でした。

The smooth operation made it very satisfying even when going alone! Since my stay in Taketomi was a bit short, I think it's better for those who want to fully enjoy it to go individually.

スムーズな運行により、一人で行っても大満足でした！竹富の滞在がちょっと短かったので、満喫したい人は個人で行った方がいいと思います

It was different from what I had expected (which I found to be good), and it was compact and interesting due to its tourist-friendly nature. The food was also good.

自分が予想していた物と違い（自分的には良かった）、観光化されてコンパクトで面白かった。食事も良かった。

The most memorable part was Kote-kun! He stopped right where the customers could safely get off. But he was distracted by his crush, Koume-chan, and kept turning around while pulling the cart. So cute! He should muster up the courage and confess (laughs). I wonder if he's working energetically today. I want to go see him again. I also got to listen to the sanshin, and the lunch in Yufuin was delicious. Since then, I've become hooked on the oil miso and even bought some as souvenirs, which made my bag heavy (laughs). Since I had an elderly companion, we took the bus around Taketomi. It was a bit of a hectic trip, but I was able to truly experience Okinawa.

一番印象に残ったのはこてつくんです!　お客さんが安全に降りられる所にきちんと止まってくれました。だけど好きな子(コウメちゃん)が気になって、振り向き振り向き牛車を引いていましたね。かわいい。勇気だして告ったほうがいいよ(笑)　今日も元気に働いているのかな。また会いに行きたいな。三線も聞けて、由布の昼食も美味しかった。あれから油味噌のとりこになり、お土産まで買って重い重い(笑)　高齢者の連れがいたので、竹富はバス移動にしました。ちょっと慌ただしい旅でしたが、沖縄を肌で感じることができました。

I joined this tour that allows you to visit three islands because I wanted to travel alone to various places. I noticed many people were traveling solo as well, and since there wasn't much interaction with other groups, I was able to relax comfortably.

Before departure, you receive an explanation and your ticket at the counter inside the island terminal. The tickets are collected each time, so be careful not to lose them. The explanation was thorough, leaving no room for confusion.

The ferry has free seating, and of course, the window seats fill up first. Everything runs on time, so as long as you make it, you won't be left behind, but arriving early will get you better seats.

During the sightseeing tour of Iriomote Island, I learned various things about the island while enjoying fun stories. I was lucky enough to see a crested serpent eagle. It's said that the Iriomote wildcat is nocturnal and rarely seen. Personally, I enjoyed the mangrove tour as well, but the bus tour to Yubu Island after the sightseeing was also fun. The driver's stories were entertaining.

On Yubu Island, we moved around on water buffaloes. There were fast and slow ones, so which one you ride is a matter of luck. The front seat offers a great view of the buffalo, but be careful as there might be splashes during their bathroom breaks. You can take a photo with Rui, the only water buffalo you can interact with on the island. You can buy a small free photo or a nice paid one. The lunch on this island was delicious, like a bento box. After that, we had a little free time, rode the water buffalo again, took the bus, and then the boat.

On Taketomi Island, I had free time as per the plan I signed up for. It was a free walk plan, but it takes about 10 minutes to walk to the entrance of the village, which isn't too far. I enjoyed the free walk to Nishizaki Pier. It might be tough at Hoshi no Sunahama, but the pier offered a beautiful view of the sea.

After that, I took the ferry at my preferred time back to the island terminal. It was a very enjoyable day.

一人旅でいろんなところに行きたかったため、3つの島を巡れるこのツアーに参加しました。
1人参加の方も多く見られ、特に他のグループと関わって何かすることもなかったのでとても気軽に過ごせました。

出発前に離島ターミナル内のカウンターで説明とチケットを受け取ります。チケットは都度回収されるので無くさないように。説明は充分にされ、不明点がないほどしっかりされました。

フェリーは自由席。やはり窓側から埋まります。時間ぴったりに全て旅の計画は進むので間に合えば置いていかれることはない、けど早い方がいい席は取れます。

西表島の遊覧では楽しい話とともに西表島の様々なことが知れます。運良くカンムリワシ見れました。イリオモテヤマネコは夜行性で見れることはほぼないそう。私的にはマングローブツアーも楽しかったですが、遊覧降りてから由布島までのバス観光もたのしかったです。運転手さんの話がおもしろい。

由布島では水牛にのって移動。早い子、遅い子様々でどの子に乗れるかは運次第。1番前の席は見渡せ、牛がしっかり見えますが、排泄シーンでは水が飛ぶことがあるので注意。
由布島では唯一触れ合える水牛のルイくんと写真撮れます。無料の小さな写真と有料の立派な写真が買えたり。この島で昼食、お弁当見たいなごはんで美味しかったです。その後はすこし自由時間をとり、また水牛にのり、バスに乗り、船に乗り。

竹富島では申し込んだプランでフリータイム。
フリーウォークのプランでしたが、集落の入り口までは歩いて10分ほど。そんなに遠くないです。
西桟橋までならフリーウォークで十分楽しめました。星の砂の浜だと厳しいかもしれませんが、桟橋でもとってもきれいな海を見れました。

その後は好きな時間のフェリーにのり、離島ターミナルへ。とっても楽しい1日でした。

This quality at this price is quite wonderful✨
I was able to enjoy a fantastic dance performance for the first time during dinner.
Thanks to this, I was able to fully enjoy Okinawa(^^)

この値段でこのクオリティ
なかなか素晴らしい✨
夕食もうらしまで、素晴らしい舞踊を
はじめてみさせていただきました。
おかげさまで

沖縄満喫出来ました(^^)

It was an unusually record-breaking heavy rain on the day, but I enjoyed the guidance inside the car. Due to the heavy rain, I couldn't fully enjoy the stops, but the guide and driver were considerate. I think the tour content was good.

Since the stay time was short, if there are people who don't keep to the schedule, it can throw off the plans.

当日は異例の記録的豪雨でしたが、車内での案内が楽しめました。豪雨で、立ち寄り処では十分に楽しめませんでしたが、ガイドさん運転手さんの気遣いがありました。ツアーの内容は良いと思います。

滞在時間が短いので、時間を守らない人がいると、予定がずれてきます。

I had a great time on the first day! I'm glad I was able to visit many islands. The best part was traveling between the islands on a water buffalo! I want to go again.

1日目一杯楽しめました！たくさんの島を回れてよかったです。一番は水牛で島を行き来したのがよかったです！！また行きたいです
、

Most of the participants were from overseas. The Japanese participants returned to the bus on time, but I was surprised by the laxity of the overseas participants regarding time. As a result, the departure times from various locations were delayed, which gradually reduced our time to explore, and that was disappointing. I think the time to look around American Village was short.

The guide was from overseas and spoke broken Japanese, but they were very polite in assisting the customers, which was great.

ほとんどが海外の方でした。
日本人参加者の方たちは
時間通りバスに戻ってきてるが
海外の方たちの時間のルーズさには
びっくりしました。
そのため各地出発時間が遅くなり
見回る時間が少しずつ削られていくのが
残念でした。
アメリカンビレッジを見回る時間が
短いと思います。

ガイドさんは海外の方で
片言でしたが
丁寧にお客様に対応していて◎です。

I always go to Okinawa, but this was my first time using a bus tour (^o^) The driver and the guide were very warm and always checked in with us, which made me feel secure participating in the tour. The guide was very kind, had a great personality, and was cheerful, which was wonderful! We visited the Churaumi Aquarium, Manzamo, Ryukyu Village, and Okashi Goten, finishing at Banta Cafe. If I had driven myself, I would have surely gotten tired from driving, but it was so relaxing to be gently swayed by the bus, and the time flew by. The Okinawan music during the ride was soothing and truly pleasant. Although the time was limited, I was very satisfied. My friends and I are already talking about wanting to use this service again next time! There are so many courses available, and I’m looking forward to the next one. Thank you for this time! I appreciate it and look forward to next time☆

沖縄にいつも行きますが、バスツアーは初めての利用でした(^o^)運転手さんとガイドさんがとっても温かくいつも声掛けして頂き安心してツアーに参加できました。ガイドさんはとても優しくお人柄が良くて明るい方で良かったです!美ら海水族館に万座毛、琉球村に御菓子御殿、締めはバンタカフェと自分で車移動だときっと運転疲れしてダウンしちゃいますが、ゆったりとバスに揺られてあっという間でした。移動中の沖縄音楽も癒やされて本当に心地良かったです。確かに時間は限られていますが十分満足でした。友達と次回また利用したいね〜と話しています!コースもたくさんあるし次回も楽しみにしています。今回はありがとうございました!またよろしくお願いします☆

The tour schedule felt a bit busy, but I was glad I could see various sights. The water buffalo cart ride, in particular, allowed for a relaxing time.

少しツアーのスケジュールが忙しく思えたが、色々と観光できたので良かった。特に水牛車は、ゆったりとした時間が過ごせた。

The guide's stories were very enjoyable, and they were also great at singing. The scenery was beautiful. I'm glad I participated.

ガイドさんのお話がとても楽しくて、歌もお上手でした。
景色もきれいでした。
参加して良かったです。

I visited Sefa Utaki and the Gangala Valley. The bus ride was spacious and comfortable, and the bus guide provided a lot of interesting information, which was great. The bus guide's performance of Ryukyu folk songs at the end was also wonderful. It was a tour that allowed me to fully enjoy Okinawa.

斎場御嶽とガンガラーの谷を観光しました。
移動のバスもゆったり快適で
バスガイドさんの案内もとても色々教えていただき良かったです。
最後のバスガイドさんの琉球歌謡がまた良かったです。
沖縄を満喫できたツアーでした。

Unfortunately, it was rainy at Kouri Island and Manzamo, which was a bit disappointing. However, Manzamo really looked like an elephant's trunk, and it was interesting. The best part was American Village. It felt like experiencing a foreign atmosphere, and it was really great. The buildings were wonderful, like a different world.

Choosing the dinner plan with Sam's Steak was a good decision. They cooked the steak right in front of us, and it came with a performance, which was fun.

It became a great memory.

小宇利島と万座毛はあいにくの雨で、少し残念でした。でも万座毛は本当にゾウさんのお鼻にそっくりで、面白かったです。1番良かったのがアメリカンビレッジです。雰囲気が異国にいるみたいに体験できて凄く良かったです。別世界みたいで建物が凄く素敵でした。
サムズステーキの夕食付きプランを選んだのが良かったです。目の前でステーキを焼いてくれて、それもパフォーマンスつきで、面白かったです。
良い思い出になりました。

Personally, I found the time allocation just right. To conclude, the Nakama River cruise, which I had the least expectations for, turned out to be the best. The guide was wonderful, and we stopped to look for wild birds, sometimes even turning back. Additionally, the bus ride from Nakama River to Yufu Island was great, with the driver's talk about daily life and shopping on Iriomote Island being enjoyable. When we spotted a crested serpent eagle along the way, the bus stopped so we could take a good look, which was very satisfying. I think both the mangrove cruise and the bus ride were a hit thanks to the people involved. However, I had high expectations for the water buffalo cart to Yufu Island, and after riding it twice, I was disappointed both times. It was much smaller than I had imagined, and the talk was quite standard. The much-anticipated sanshin performance was also formal and didn't resonate with me. The water buffalo cart experience I had on Taketomi Island last time was much more satisfying. Overall, since this was my first time in Iriomote Island, I think it was a good tour. Next time, I want to participate in some activities.

個人的には程よい時間配分でちょうどよかったです。結論から言うと、一番期待していなかった仲間川クルーズが一番よかった。船頭さんの案内が素晴らしくマングローブは勿論、野鳥を探しては停まったり時には戻ったりしていただけました。また、仲間川から由布島までのバスも運転手さんのトークが最高で西表島の日常や買い物事情など楽しかったです。そして道中、カンムリワシを発見した時はバスを停車させてじっくり見させてもらえ大満足。マングローブクルーズもバスも人次第なので大当たりだったと思います。しかし、由布島へ渡る水牛車は大きな期待をしていただけに往復2回乗りますが、どちらもがっかりでした。想像していたスケールよりもかなり小さく、トークも定型的でした。期待の三線演奏もこれまた形式的で演奏が心に響くことはありませんでした。前回体験した竹富島の水牛車の方が内容はずっと満足出来るものでした。
今回は初めての西表島だったので総合的にはよいツアーだったと思います。次はアクティビティに参加したいです。

It was a fulfilling day visiting three islands on a day trip. On Taketomi Island, it was convenient to choose the return ferry time. I was able to get around efficiently with a rental bicycle. However, be careful as some rental shops do not offer shuttle service to the ferry. Also, since there are many sandy areas, a bicycle with wider tires might be easier to ride.

日帰りで３島巡れて濃密な１日でした。
竹富島は、帰りの船の時間を選べて便利。レンタサイクルで効率的にまわれた。レンタサイクル屋によっては船の時間に送迎ないため注意必要。また、砂地が多くタイヤが広い自転車が乗りやすいかも。

In the middle of the typhoon, it was just windy, but suddenly there was heavy rain. Everyone didn't have an umbrella, but fortunately, there was an umbrella that was scheduled to be disposed of, and they lent it to everyone. It was a lifesaver. We were about to get completely soaked. I'm glad we had a quick and efficient tour guide. We were able to visit the major spots compactly.

台風の中、風だけだったのに突然大雨が。皆さん傘がなかったのですが、たまたま処分予定の傘があったと全員に貸してくれました。助かったです。ずぶ濡れになるところでしたしね。キビキビした添乗員さんで良かったです。
コンパクトにメジャーどころを回れました。

The weather was favorable on the day of the tour, so I was satisfied to cross to Yufu Island on a water buffalo under the blue sky, just as I had envisioned. The bus driver's stories on Iriomote Island were also interesting, and on Taketomi Island, I appreciated being able to choose the ferry time back to Ishigaki Island, allowing for more freedom in my activities.

I didn't book a rental bicycle for Taketomi Island as part of the tour, but I was able to rent one from a shop at Taketomi Port. Since it was a time of strong sunlight (mid-September), I recommend using a bicycle for getting around the island.

当日は天気に恵まれたので、思い描いていた通りの、
青い空の下で水牛で由布島に渡る、
ができて満足です。
西表島でのバス運転手さんのお話も面白かったし、
竹富島では石垣島に戻るフェリーの時間が選択できるので、
自由に行動できるのがいいです。

このツアーで竹富島でのレンタサイクルは申し込みませんでしたが、
竹富港にいたレンタサイクル屋さんに申し込み、
利用することができました。
日差しもきつい時期（9月中旬）だったので、
島内の移動は自転車を使った方がおすすめです。

I rode a water buffalo cart on Yubu Island and Taketomi Island, and it seems that each water buffalo has its own personality. They understand emotions like humans, and the interactions with the staff were very cute. Riding the water buffalo cart while listening to live sanshin music was a wonderful experience unique to Okinawa. I think it's a great plan because it allows you to efficiently explore the islands.

由布島と竹富島で水牛車に乗りましたが、水牛さんもそれぞれ個性があるようで、人間のように感情がわかって、係の人とのやりとりがとても可愛かったです。三線の生演奏を聴きながらゆっくり水牛車に乗れて、沖縄ならではのとても良い経験でした。
効率よく島を回れるので良いプランだと思います。

I was able to visit Iriomote Island, which I had always wanted to go to, and the experience of riding a water buffalo to Yufu Island became a wonderful memory. I often look back at the videos of the sound of the sanshin played by the boatman. I chose a free plan for Taketomi Island, but it was easy to get around using the wagon bus that runs on the island, and I was able to collect star sand. It was a very satisfying day.

いつか行って見たいと思っていた西表島に行けた上、水牛に乗って由布島へ渡った体験は、素晴らしい思い出になりました。船頭さんが奏でる三線の音色も動画で何度も振り返って聴いています。竹富島はフリープランにしましたが、島内を走るワゴンバスで移動は簡単にでき、星の砂もゲットできました。大満足の1日でした

The weather was also favorable, and I was able to enjoy my time on the remote island.

The highlight was riding a water buffalo to Yubu Island.

I was able to relax while listening to the sanshin, and it was very soothing.

I definitely want to visit another remote island again.

お天気にも恵まれ

離島での楽しみもできました。
一番は、水牛での由布島に乗れたことです。

三線を聞きながらゆっくりといた時間ができ
癒されました。

是非また、違う離島にも行ってみたいです。

I participated in the course at Saijō-ōgū and the Gangala Valley.
1. I was interested in visiting a place I had never been before.
2. Coincidentally, my accommodation was at a pickup location, and most importantly, I could be taken to the airport, which gave me peace of mind for managing my schedule since I planned to return on an afternoon flight.
3. Reservations were possible until the day before, making it easy to plan around the weather.
4. Since it was a guided tour, I thought I could learn about Okinawa while on the bus.
For these reasons, I chose this tour.

Unfortunately, when we arrived at Saijō-ōgū, it was pouring rain, so our group with small children decided to skip entering and instead watched a video at the museum, did some shopping, and enjoyed the view from the cape (the four-star rating is solely due to the unfortunate weather).
At Gangala Valley, the guide provided an interesting experience. They prepared cold barley tea and insect repellent spray for those who wanted it before departure, and they considered the walking pace, allowing my five-year-old and my son and daughter-in-law, who were carrying a one-year-old, to participate.
On the bus, the guide shared various stories about Okinawa, which helped us learn more about the area.

It was a tour that I felt glad to have participated in.

P.S. I was lucky to be able to pass through the Nirai Kanai Bridge this time, as it was a place I wanted to see.

斉場御獄とガンガラーの谷コースに参加しました。
1、行ったことのない場所で興味があった。
2、たまたま宿泊先が迎えのピックアップ場所に該当していたこと。そして、何より、空港まで送ってもらえるため、当日の午後便で帰る予定の者には、スケジュール管理をおまかせできる安心感。
3、予約が前日まで、可能であったため、天気を考えながら、前日までのスケジュールもくみやすかった。
4、ガイドさんつきのツアーなので、バスの中等で、沖縄について知ることができると思った。
以上の理由から、選択しました。


あいにく、斎場御獄についた時、ひどいどしゃ降りであったため、小さい子どもがいる私たちグループは、入るのをあきらめ、資料館でのビデオ鑑賞、お買い物、岬見物にとどめました(評価の星４つは、あくまで、お天気が不運にも残念だっためです)。
ガンガラーの谷は、そこのガイドさんが案内してくださり、とても、興味深いものでした。冷たい麦茶の水筒、出発前の希望者への虫よけスプレーなど、準備してくださっており、歩くペースも配慮され、５歳の子どもも、１歳児を抱っこした状態の息子夫婦も参加できました。
バスの中では、ガイドさんが、色々な沖縄のお話をしてくださり、沖縄について知ることができました。

参加してよかった、と、思えるツアーでした。

追伸、ニライカナイ橋を今回は？、通ってもらえたため、見たかった場所だったので、ラッキーでした。

The shuttle service to the hotel and the tour that took us around various places was excellent! We participated with four people, including elementary school and preschool children, and I was grateful that they arranged our seats together. The time spent at each sightseeing spot wasn't as long as it would be on an individual trip, but we had plenty of fun and were very satisfied. Although lunch wasn't included, the guide mentioned that we could eat on the bus, so we were able to buy snacks and eat while traveling. The guide's stories were engaging, and we had a very meaningful day. I highly recommend it!

ホテルまで送迎があり、色々と連れて行ってくれるツアーはとても良かったです！
小学生と未就学児の４人での参加でしたが、席も並びにしてくれていて有り難かったです。
それぞれの観光地は個人旅行と違って滞在時間は長くはありませんが、じゅうぶん楽しめて大満足でした。昼食はついていませんが、バスで食べてOKとガイドさんからお話があったのでちょこちょこ買って移動中に済ませることができました。
ガイドさんのお話も飽きることなく、とても有意義な１日を過ごせました。おすすめです!

The announcements were made efficiently and thoroughly, allowing us to enjoy sightseeing smoothly at each stop. However, the itinerary was packed and had a tight schedule, so everything felt a bit rushed. It was sufficient as a highlights overview.

準備万端で手際良くアナウンスしてくださったので、どの立ち寄り場所でもスムーズに観光することができました。
ただ企画自体が盛りだくさんでタイトなスケジュールだったので、どこの観光も忙しかった…
様子見ダイジェストとしては十分でした。

With the guidance of the bus tour guide, I was able to efficiently explore the tourist spots in Ishigaki Island while enjoying the view from the bus window. The sea was beautiful everywhere I went, and it was truly soothing. I highly recommend the glass-bottom boat at Kabira Bay, which you can ride for an additional 1,000 yen. I was thrilled to see Nemo, Dory, and various other tropical fish, as well as sea turtles. The captain mentioned that it’s lucky to see a sea turtle. On the way back, I was dropped off at Ishigaki Airport, and I took my flight directly from there. It was really convenient because I didn’t have to carry my luggage around when visiting the tourist spots!

バスガイドさんに案内されながら車窓から、バスを降りて、と石垣島の観光地を効率的に観光できました。どこに行っても海が綺麗で癒されました。川平湾のグラスボートは追加で1000円で乗れるのでぜひオススメです。ニモやドリー、他にも様々な南国のお魚、ウミガメも見れてテンション上がりました。ウミガメを見れたら運がいいと船長さんが言ってました。帰りは石垣空港で降ろしてもらい、そのまま飛行機でしたが、観光地に寄る時に荷物もいちいち持ち運ばなくて良いし、本当に楽でした！

I highly recommend this for those visiting Okinawa for the first time! There were certainly moments when time felt short, but it didn't mean I couldn't enjoy myself, and I thought it would be nice to revisit places that caught my interest. The guide was also very kind and took photos for us. I'm glad I participated!

はじめて沖縄に行く方にとってもおすすめです！確かに時間は短く感じる場面もありましたが、楽しめない訳では無く、気になった場所には再度行くのも良いなと思いました。ガイドさんもとても親切な方で、写真なども撮っていただきました。参加して良かったです！

Among them, the guide's storytelling in the mangrove forest was very skillful, and I was so captivated by the mangroves that I ended up buying a seedling of the Yaeyama mangrove.

中でもマングローブ原生林でのガイドさんの話がとても上手で、マングローブに魅せられて、ヤエヤマヒルギの苗を買ってしまいました

I spent a long time at the Churaumi Aquarium, and I can't forget the sparkling sea of Kouri Island. The tour guide and the driver were very pleasant, and the bus was comfortable, with good air conditioning. It was a wonderful tour. Thank you very much.

美ら海水族館での時間も長くて、古宇利島のキラキラした海が忘れらません。添乗員の方　運転手さん　とても感じの良い方たちでバスも快適な大型バス　クーラーもきいていて気持ちの良いツアーでした。ありがとうございました。

It was a tour that condensed the main tourist spots. I was worried about not having a lunch break, but it was great that we could take out food and eat on the bus. There wasn't much time to relax at each stop, but we had some time to enjoy the scenery and do a little shopping, so I was satisfied with the time allocation. I was able to try a bit of what I liked, such as sata andagi and taco rice, so I thought it was better than having a lunch break that would reduce sightseeing time. I had a lot of fun.

主要な観光場所をぎゅっとまとめたようなツアー。お昼ごはんの時間が入ってないからどうするのかな、と思って心配だったけど、テイクアウトしてバス内で飲食可だったので良かったです。要所要所でゆっくりする時間はないけど、景色見て少し買い物する時間はあって、時間配分も満足でした。サーターアンダギーやタコライスなど少しずつ自分好みの物を食べれたからお昼ごはんの時間があって観光時間が減るよりいいなと思いました。楽しかったです。

The itinerary was packed, and it felt a bit overwhelming to cover everything in one day. The heat also made me feel a bit fatigued in the second half. While time constraints can't be helped, I felt that taking it slow and exploring the islands would be more enjoyable.

盛りだくさんの内容で一日でまわるのはちょっとという感じでした。暑さもあって後半はバテ気味に
時間の制約があれば仕方ありませんが、ゆっくり離島はまわる方が楽しいだろうと感じました。