All Reviews for Bus Tours

The shuttle service to the hotel allowed us to efficiently visit Iriomote Island, Yubu Island, and Taketomi Island all in one day.

I don't think I could have planned such an efficient trip on my own.

The water buffalo on Yubu Island really gave me a sense of being in a foreign land, and it was a lot of fun.

Renting a bicycle on Taketomi Island was definitely the right choice! Although our stay was a bit short and we couldn't stop by any shops, I was very satisfied with visiting the beaches I wanted to see, including the Star Sand Beach!

ホテルまでの送迎もあり1日で西表島～由布島～竹富島と３島を効率よく回れました

自分でプラン立ててたらなかなかここまで効率よく回れないと思いました

由布島の水牛がとても異国を感じさせてくれて楽しかったです

竹富島は自転車借りて正解！少し滞在時間が短かったのでお店などには寄れなかったけど行きたかった海岸や星の砂のビーチを巡れて大満足です！

There was a lot of moving around, and I felt that the time spent at each sightseeing spot was a bit lacking. It might be good for those who want to efficiently visit many places in one day.

移動が多く、それぞれの観光時間が少し物足りなく感じました。効率よく一日でたくさん回りたい方にはいいかもしれません。

I had only booked my flight and hotel for my first trip to Okinawa, and while I was considering renting a car, I ended up searching for bus tours and found this site, where I made a trial reservation. The result was the best trip ever. Around 8 AM, the guide came to pick me up at the hotel lobby and escorted me to the bus parked nearby. After that, we headed north, picking up guests in front of various hotels, visiting several sightseeing spots, and thoroughly enjoying the main attraction, the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium. Finally, we went to a souvenir shop, and I returned to my hotel at around 7:30 PM. For lunch, you can either grab something quick at each sightseeing spot or buy something in advance to eat on the bus. I chose the latter and had a great time at the attractions. Along the way, the guide shared stories about the scenery and introduced the charm of Okinawa, pointing out various highlights and even mentioning which tourist spots had slow cash registers. It was a delightful and educational day. Since the tour fee included admission to all the places, I didn’t have to do anything special—just enjoy myself, which was fantastic. I kept thinking how tough it would have been if I had rented a car, with a two-hour drive each way and the wait time for tickets.

初沖縄旅行に飛行機とホテルしか決まってなく、レンタカーにしようかなと思いつつ、バスツアーを探したら、こちらのサイトに辿り着き、試し予約してみました。結果としては最高の旅でした。朝8時頃にホテルロビーまでガイトさんが迎えに来られ、ホテルのそばに停めてあったバスの席まで案内し、その後は北上しながら各ホテル前までお客さんを受け入れ、いくつかの観光地をめぐり、メインとなる美ら海水族館をたっぷりと満喫したあと、最後のスポットとなるお土産のところまでいき、その後は各ホテルまでお客さんを送り帰す、僕の泊まっていたホテルに着いたのが夜7時半です。昼食は各観光地にて手早く簡単に済ませるか、事前に買って置いてバス中で食べるのもできます。僕は後者を選択して、観光地で思いきり楽しんできました。道中にガイトさんから風景にまつわるお話や沖縄の風情に関する紹介、各所の見るポイントとどこの観光地のレジ精算が遅いまでいろいろ教えてもらい、とても愉快で、勉強となった1日でした。ツアー料金に各所の入場料も含めていたので、自分が特に何かをする事もなく、ただただ楽しむだけ、最高でした。もし自分がレンタカーを借りてしまったら、片道2時間の運転と入場券買うの待ち時間はどんなだけ辛いことだろうと次ぐ次ぐ思いました。

It was raining, and the boat to Iriomote Island was rocking quite a bit, but when I boarded the mangrove cruise ship, the rain lightened up and it was great to open the windows for viewing. The boat got close to the sights, and the guide was very clear and informative, which was wonderful. The water buffalo on Yubu Island were also interesting, and the guide's stories were entertaining, but it seemed that from the very back seat, the voice didn't reach very well, so I recommend sitting at the front!

雨が降っており、西表に行く船はよくゆれたがマングローブのクルーズ船に乗った時は、小雨になり窓を開けての見学はとても良かったです。近くまで船が寄ってくれ、ガイドの方も分かりやすくとてもよかったです。
由布島の水牛も、ガイドさんの話が面白くてよかったが、一番うしろの席だと声はあまり届かなかったようなので、一番前がお勧めですね♪

I was able to efficiently visit three remote islands.
(I think it would have been difficult for an individual on their first time.)
This is a recommended tour for first-timers.

離島３島をとても効率よくまわることができました。
（初めてで個人ならば難しかったと思います。）
初めての方におすすめのツアーです。

I was grateful for the shuttle service from the hotel. Although there was no tour guide, I had no trouble and was able to enjoy sightseeing smoothly. It was nice that I could use the bus to visit the village and Kaiji Beach during my free time on Taketomi Island.

ホテルから送迎があるのが有り難かったです。
添乗員は居ないけど困ることはなくスムーズに観光出来ました。
竹富島はフリータイムでしたがバス利用で集落やカイジ浜に行けたので良かったです。

The bus driver's storytelling was excellent.
The stories were so engaging that the atmosphere in the bus was lively.

This was my first time visiting, and although it was a whirlwind one-day tour,
everyone was very satisfied, especially since it was my mother's wish to go.

I have created more memories with my mother on this trip. ♡

バスの運転手さんのお話が上手。
〇み〇ろ並みのお話で、車内盛り上がりました。

今回、初の上陸、駆け足での1日のツアーではありましたが、
「行きたい」と言ってくれた母の立っての場所という事もあり、
同行者全員大満足でした。

母との旅の思い出がまた増えました♡

There is a walking course in Yufushima, and I was truly able to enjoy nature surrounded by tropical trees! The lunch was also delicious Okinawan cuisine.

由布島の中は散策できるコースがあり、まさに南国の木々に囲まれた自然を満喫できました！昼食も沖縄料理で美味しかったです。

I was able to efficiently explore each island in a short amount of time while truly experiencing their charm. I would like to request this again.

短時間で効率良く回りながら、それぞれの島の魅力もちゃんと感じることができました。またお願いしたいです。

I was able to relax on Iriomote Island and Taketomi Island in just one day. The colors of the sea and sky were wonderful, so I've decided to go again in June. Next time, I want to experience the sunset and stargazing.

1日で西表島と竹島をゆったりできました、海や空の色が素晴らしく6月に再度いくことにしました。
次回はサンセットや星空観察など体験したいと思います。

I was very satisfied that all the places I wanted to visit were included. It was a plan that would have been impossible to organize on my own; truly a professional from the area.

行って見たかった場所がすべてそろっていて大満足でした。個人で計画は無理なプランさすが現地のプロです。

You can efficiently explore Mishima in one day, and there are plenty of highlights to see. I recommend it for those visiting Yaeyama for the first time.

The boat from Ishigaki to Iriomote can be quite rocky for a while after departure, so be cautious. Now, it feels more like a roller coaster ride, which is amusing.

Yufu Island feels like a paradise of tropical plants and butterflies. The lunch was also delicious.

If I come to Taketomi Island again, I think I will rent a bicycle.

１日で三島を効率よく回ることができ、しかも見どころ沢山。初めて八重山に行く方にオススメです。
石垣から西表に向かう船は、出発からしばらく凄く揺れるのでご注意。今となっては、ジェットコースター感覚でご愛敬という感じ。
由布島は熱帯植物と蝶々の楽園という感じ。お昼ご飯もおいしかった。
竹富島は、今度来ることがあればレンタサイクルを借りようと思う。

The way the tour guide, Mr. Kin, spoke and his recommended foods were great. I learned about ice cream and hamburgers for the first time. Thanks to him, I tried everything. The optional steak dinner was also fantastic.

金さんと言う添乗員さんの話し方とおすすめの食べ物が良かった。初めて知ったアイスクリームやハンバーガーとか｡おかげですべて食べました。オプションのステーキディナーも最高でした。

I participated in this trip because I wanted to see the islands of the Yaeyama Islands during my first visit to Ishigaki Island.

It was great to efficiently tour Iriomote Island, Yufu Island, and Taketomi Island in one day.

The lunch on Yufu Island was delicious, featuring a variety of Okinawan dishes. It was also fun to leisurely cross while listening to the sanshin and songs on the water buffalo cart.

On Taketomi Island, I chose the free walk plan, but I took a shuttle from the port to the village to tour the area by water buffalo cart, which was relaxing. After that, we went to see the ocean, so I missed the 4 PM boat and took the 5 PM boat instead. I was able to enjoy a lot of sightseeing, which was very nice.

初めての石垣島旅行で、八重山諸島の島を見てみたくて参加しました。

西表島、由布島、竹富島を効率よく1日で観光出来て良かったです。

由布島でのランチも沖縄のお料理盛りだくさんで美味しかったです。
水牛車で、三線と歌を聴きながらのんびり渡るのも面白かったです。

竹富島ではフリーウォークプランを選びましたが、港で集落を水牛車で周る観光の送迎車で集落へ行き、ゆっくり水牛車で周りました。
その後、海も見に行ったので、16時の船には間に合わず17時の船に乗りました。
たっぷり観光出来てとても良かったです。

It was my first trip to Ishigaki Island, and I didn't use a rental car. I'm glad I made the reservation early. On the day of the trip, the bus was nearly full. Since boarding is on a first-come, first-served basis, arriving early allows you to choose your seats on the bus.

The bus guide was very skilled in both guidance and singing, making the time pass quickly. The lunch was delicious with a variety of side dishes.

At Kabira Bay, you can ride a glass-bottom boat as an option, and it was nice that the tour participants got a discount.

With sightseeing stops and lunch included, I thought this price was quite reasonable.

初めての石垣島でレンタカーを利用しない旅行でした。
早目に予約して良かったです。
当日は満席に近い状況でした。
先着順にバスに乗り込むので集合も早めの方がバスの席を選べます。

バスガイドさんの案内や歌がとても上手で、時間のたつのも早かったです。
ランチもいろいろなおかずで美味しかったです。

川平湾ではオプションでグラスボートに乗れますが、ツアー参加者は少し安くなって良かったです。

下車観光もランチもあって、この価格は安いとおもいました。

The tour was satisfying because it ran on time and allowed us to visit only the places we wanted to see. It seems that my expectations for the Churaumi Aquarium were too high.

定時運行だし、見たい所だけ行けるツアーだったので満足でした。
美ら水族館は、私の期待が大きすぎたようでした。

This is an efficient tour for first-timers. I understand that it's important to manage a lot of tourists smoothly, but it was a bit disappointing to hear comments like "Everyone is waiting!" or "Please take photos later!" in a somewhat harsh tone when some people were a little slow. On the day of the tour, the weather was bad; we managed to avoid the rain, but the strong winds made the waves high, and the high-speed boat was quite shaky. I took motion sickness medication, but I still felt a bit unwell. I think it's safer for those who get seasick to bring their own medication. I don't think it's possible to visit all three islands in one day on your own, so I believe this is a good tour. The bus driver and the mangrove guide were easy to understand and shared enjoyable stories.

初めての方には効率よく回れるツアーです
たくさんの観光客の方をスムーズに回す為なのはわかりますが、少し遅い方がおられると「みんな待ってますよ！」とか「写真は後にしてください！」など若干キツイ口調なのが残念だした　当日は天候が悪くなんとか雨は逃れたものの強風で波も高く高速船がかなり揺れて酔い止めを飲んでましたが少し気分が悪くなりました　船酔いされる方は薬を持って行かれた方が安心かと思います
個人では3島を1日で回れないと思うので良いツアーだと思います　バスの運転手さん、マングローブのガイドさんはわかりやすく楽しいお話でした

I used this service because I could do some sightseeing on the last day of my trip while heading to New Ishigaki Airport. The friendly guide provided explanations during the tour, and it was even better when they played the sanshin and sang folk songs at the end. ♡ After the glass boat (for those who wanted to participate), we had lunch right away, which was tough for me since I got seasick. I wish there had been more options for the meal. We arrived at the airport on time.

旅行最終日に観光しながら新石垣空港まで行けるので利用されてもらいました。
フレンドリーなガイドさんの説明付きで観光巡り。最後は三線を弾きながら民謡を歌ってくれたのがさらに良かったです♡
グラスボート(希望者)の後すぐ昼食なので船酔いした自分にはキツかったです。料理の選択肢があれば良かったのにと思いました。
空港には時間通り到着しました。

I didn't expect the water buffalo carts on Yubu Island to be so crowded. In the posters I often see, there's usually just one buffalo, so I was a bit surprised. It looked like they were racing.
I wanted to take my time to observe the changes in the tide at Nakama River.

　由布島の水牛車が、あんなに混んでいるとは思わなかった。よく見かけるポスター等では、一頭のみが多いので、少し驚いた。レースをしているようだった。
　仲間川は干満の違いが、分かるほど時間をかけてみたかった。

I participated with my 5-year-old child. There was no prior communication, and we were guided to board the bus at the hotel on time and check in at the travel agency counter at the terminal for the island trip. There, we received tickets for each attraction and stickers to wear on our chests before departure. There were staff members at various locations who provided proper guidance, so there were no issues at all.

We traveled to the island by boat. There are first and second floors, with the second floor being paid seating (500 yen for adults, free for preschoolers). Even in March, there were many tour guests, so the first floor was crowded, and we opted for the paid seating on the second floor. It’s recommended as you can also go out to the terrace and see the sea.

We enjoyed a slow ride on a water buffalo cart to Yubu Island. We savored the Okinawa time while crossing the transparent sea at a leisurely pace. My child said that the water buffalo cart was the most fun part of this trip.

On Yubu Island, we had 90 minutes to explore, but since that included meal time, we couldn’t take our time as much as we would have liked. If we had about two hours, we could have walked around the entire island a bit more, which was a bit disappointing. There are beautiful beaches, so I think bringing sandals, water for washing feet, and towels would make it enjoyable for children. There’s also a gelato shop with flavors like awamori, island lemon, and brown sugar-soaked rum raisin, which were all very delicious.

There’s a secret base (like a treehouse, swings, etc.), feeding the water buffalo, and many butterflies flying around, which was a lot of fun.

The mangroves on Iriomote Island were even more enjoyable with explanations provided. It was truly overwhelming, as there are mangroves everywhere; while there are mangroves on Ishigaki Island too, this was impressive.

You can go to the island on your own, but the tour took us around efficiently, which was helpful. It was particularly smooth with no waiting times.

For meals on Yubu Island (bento), children order on-site. There were options like curry and Okinawa soba, so there was no trouble finding something to eat, but I don’t think there was anything like a children's lunch. The bento was a mix of Okinawan cuisine, with many things I had never tried before, and it was delicious. Some items like tempura were cold, but since it was a group meal, I thought it was sufficient.

The bus back to the hotel departed an hour after we arrived at the terminal, so we took a taxi home. There are many shops near the terminal, so I think it would be nice to stroll around before heading back. For those who want to take the return bus, it seems you can apply at the counter on the day of the trip.

Thank you for the wonderful memories of a fun trip.

5歳の子供と参加しました。
特に事前連絡はなく、当日ホテルで時間通りにバスに乗車し、離島行ターミナルの旅行会社のカウンターで受付するように案内されました。
そこで各アトラクションのチケットと、胸に貼るシールももらい出発。
各地に案内のスタッフさんがいて、きちんと案内してくださるので何も問題なかったです。

離島までは船で移動します。１階と２階とあり、2階は有料席です。（大人一人500円、未就学児は無料）
3月でもツアー客などが多く、１階は込み合っていたので２階の有料席に。テラスにも出て海の様子が見られるのでお勧めです。

水牛車にゆっくりと揺られて由布島へ。ゆったりとした歩みで透き通った海を渡る、沖縄時間を味わいました。子供は今回の旅行で水牛車が一番楽しかったと言っています。
由布島では９０分散策ですが、食事時間も入っているので、案外とゆっくりとはできません。２時間くらいあればもう少し島全部を回って歩けるのに、と残念でした。
綺麗な海岸もあるので、サンダル・足を洗う用の水・タオルを持っていくとお子様も楽しめると思います。
ジェラート屋さんもあり、泡盛や島レモン、黒砂糖漬けラムレーズン味などがありとても美味しかったです。
秘密基地（ツリーハウス風のもの、ブランコなど）、水牛への餌やり、蝶もたくさん飛んでいて、とても楽しかったです。

西表島のマングローブは、解説付きでさらに楽しめました。本当に一体マングローブだらけで石垣島にもマングローブはありますが、圧巻です。

自分で島にも行けますが、ツアーであちこち連れて行ってくださったので効率的に回ることができ、助かりました。特に待ち時間もなくスムーズでした。

由布島での食事（弁当）は子供は現地で注文です。カレーや沖縄そばなどがあり、食べるものには困りませんが、お子様ランチのようなものはなかったと思います。
お弁当は沖縄料理の詰め合わせで、初めて食べるものも多く、おいしくいただきました。天ぷらなど冷めているものもありますが、団体客のお弁当なので十分だと思います。

帰りのホテルまでのバスは、ターミナルに到着してから1時間後の出発だったためタクシーで帰宅。ターミナル付近はお店もたくさんあるので散策して帰るのもいいと思います。帰りのバス希望の人は、当日にカウンターで申し込めばよいようです。

楽しい旅行の思い出をありがとうございました。

It was a very satisfying tour that allowed us to fully enjoy the islands in just one day, departing from and returning to Ishigaki Island. The perfect schedule was clearly designed to be manageable, making it possible to experience everything we wanted to see and do.

石垣島出発、帰着で、1日で離島を満喫できた内容で、大満足のツアーでした。
明らかに個人では困難であろう無理のない完璧なタイムスケジュールで、見たいもの、やりたいことを全て満喫できました。

I participated on March 9. I had a night flight scheduled to return, and the tour was supposed to end at 7:30 PM, but I was told right after getting on the bus, "You might barely make it to your flight or you might not make it at all." Since my flight was around 9 PM, I thought I would be fine and had already booked my ticket. As expected, there were many people who were consistently late for the meeting time, so when we arrived at the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, I decided to get off the bus and take a shuttle bus (2000 yen) to the airport from there. I understand that there can be some delays in a tour, but according to the tour guide, the end time is often delayed by about 30 minutes to an hour. I think this should be noted in the tour's instructions, and it would be nice if there were reminders for those who are late for the meeting time.

3/9に参加しました。
夜のフライトで帰る予定があり、ツアー終了予定が19時半だったのですが、「フライトにはギリギリになるか間に合わないかもしれません」とバスに乗ってすぐに言われました。フライトは21時頃だったので間に合う予定でチケットも取っていたのに。
案の定、毎回集合時間にルーズな方も沢山いらっしゃって、美ら海水族館に着いた時点でバスを降りてそこから空港までシャトルバス(2000円)で行くことにしました。
ツアーなので多少の前後があるのは理解していますが、添乗員さんの話では毎回30分〜1時間ほど予定より終了時間が遅れるとのことでした。ツアーの注意書きに記載していただきたいですし、毎回集合時間に遅れる方への声掛けがあってもいいのになと思いました。

I joined the tour because I wanted to visit the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium. Since I was staying in Chatan, it was difficult to go on my own, so this was very helpful.
The Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium was great, of course, but I also had some free time, so I went to Emerald Beach as well. It was beautiful!
I was able to relax on Kouri Island along the way.
Our guide, Mr. Tominaga, was wonderful.

美ら海水族館に行きたくて参加しました。北谷に泊まっていたので個人ではなかなか行きづらいので助かりました。
美ら海水族館はもちろん良かったですが、自由時間に余裕があったのでエメラルドビーチも行きました。綺麗でした！
途中の古宇利島もゆっくりできました。
ガイドの富永さんが素晴らしい方でした。

I'm glad I was able to visit various islands! The guide provided a lot of explanations about the mangroves, which was very good! It was a bit disappointing that we had the same water buffalo for both the outbound and return trips...

島を色々回れてよかった！マングローブはガイドさんご色々説明してくれて、とても良かったです！行きも帰りも同じ水牛だったのが、ちょっと残念でした。。

The Mangrove Cruise on Nakama River, which I prepared for by kayaking in the mangroves the day before, was fresh and full of new discoveries. It was also a rare treat to see an Iriomote cat swimming in the distance. The bus tour was enjoyable thanks to the driver's entertaining commentary, which made me want to chime in. By the time we said our goodbyes, we had become friendly enough to express our thanks in the local language we learned. I rode the water buffalo cart both ways, and each buffalo had its own personality, which was adorable. The sound of the sanshin was pleasant as well. I highly recommend taking a commemorative photo with the water buffalo on the island; it will make for a memorable keepsake. Choosing to explore Taketomi Island by renting bicycles was definitely the right decision. We were able to take our time and explore at our own pace. Next time, I definitely want to visit Kuroshima as well.

前日カヤックマングローブで予習して臨んだ仲間川マングローブクルーズは、また新たな発見があり新鮮でした。遠くに泳いでいるイリオモテヤマネコを見れたのも貴重でした。バス観光は運転手兼ガイドさんのトークが楽しくてついついツッコミを入れてしまいました。お別れの時は、教えてもらった現地言葉でお礼を言えるまでに仲良くなれました。水牛車は行き帰り乗りましたが、水牛にもそれぞれ個性があって可愛かったですよ。三線の歌も心地よかったです。島での水牛との記念撮影は是非ともおススメです。思い出の一枚となりますよ。最後の竹富島は、レンタサイクルによる観光を選んで正解でした。ゆっくり自分たちのペースで見て回れました。次回は黒島にも是非行ってみたいですね。

I think it's difficult to visit several places in a day in Okinawa without renting a car, but participating in a bus tour like this would make it easy to visit multiple locations. I would like to join a tour that goes to different places next time.

沖縄はレンタカーしないと、なかなか１日に何箇所か回れないと思いますが、こういったバスツアーに参加したら楽に数カ所行かれて良いと思います。また、今回と違う所に行くやつで参加したいな。

Yufushima left the strongest impression on me. Unfortunately, on the day of the tour, the wind was blowing strongly, and the conditions weren't very good. However, once I entered the island, the lush trees blocked the wind, and butterflies danced among the rare tropical flowers while wild birds chirped, all while enjoying delicious coffee. It was a graceful moment.

由布島が一番印象に残りました。あいにく、ツアー当日は風が強く吹いてコンディションとしてはあまりよくありませんでしたが、島内に入ると生い茂る木々で風が遮られ、南国の珍しい花木の中を蝶が舞い飛び、野鳥がさえずる中で美味しい珈琲。優雅なひと時を過ごせました。

Riding a water buffalo to Yubu Island was the best part. The person guiding the water buffalo played the sanshin, which really enhanced the Okinawan atmosphere. It was unfortunate that the glass-bottom boat was canceled due to bad weather.

由布島に水牛に乗って行くのが一番良かった。
水牛を引く方が三線を弾いてくださって、沖縄感が凄くしました。
天気が悪くてグラスボートが欠航になったのが残念でした。

The weather was great and it was hot. I think it's wonderful that you can efficiently visit three islands in one day. I was worried about not being able to book a plan with a rental bicycle, but I was able to borrow an electric bike without any issues. Since there were some hills, the electric bike was the best choice! I was glad to ride the water buffalo at the last time while keeping an eye on the clock. However, the water buffalo we rode was quite leisurely and seemed to enjoy the service, so it didn't move very fast, making me anxious about returning the electric bike on time. I hurriedly got off as soon as we entered the water buffalo barn and managed to return it safely, which is also one of the fun memories.

Thank you for your help!

お天気に恵まれ暑かったです。一日で効率良く3島の島巡りが出来るのはとても良いかと思います。レンタサイクル付きプランが申し込めず現地で予約出来るのか心配でしたが無事電動サイクルをお借りする事が出来ました。やはり坂があったりするので電動は最高です！時間を気にしながら最終時間の水牛にも乗れて良かったです。ただ私達が乗った水牛さんはのんびりでサービス旺盛なのか中々進んでくれず電動サイクル返却時間に間に合わないような進み方でハラハラドキドキしながら乗っていました。水牛舎に入るなり慌てて降りて無事返却が出来てこれも楽しい思い出の一つですね。

お世話になりました

The lunch bento was not delicious, which lowered the overall quality of the tour. I felt that there was nothing that exceeded my expectations. It was a tour that needed something more.

お昼のお弁当が美味しくなかったのがツアー全体の質を下げています。
あとはこんな感じかなと予想を上回る物はなかった様に感じます。　
もう一つ何かが欲しいツアーでした。