All Reviews for Bus Tours

Walking across the tidal flats to the island on a water buffalo cart was a first-time experience for me. I honestly didn't have high expectations for the lunch bento, but it was made with many local specialties and was delicious.

水牛車で干潟を歩いて島に渡るという体験は初めてでした。お昼ごはんのお弁当も、正直期待していなかったのですが名産品などを多く使用しており、美味しく頂けました。

After 25 years, I wanted to visit Iriomote Island and Yufu Island, so I went to Ishigaki Island. This time, I made a reservation with Beltora, which I trust, and went with my friends. We enjoyed a leisurely trip where time flowed slowly.

The person managing the cattle played the sanshin and sang Okinawan folk songs, allowing us to spend a pleasant time that you can't experience in the city, even if it was just for a short while.

25年ぶりに西表島と由布島に行きたいと思い石垣島へ行きました。今回も安心のベルトラで予約を取りお友達と行ってきました。時間がゆっくりと流れのんびりした旅行が楽しめました。
牛舎を操る方が、三線を弾き沖縄民謡を唄って短い時間ですが、都会ではできない心地よい時間を過ごすことができました。

This was my first trip to Okinawa. It was a journey with my three daughters, but since I'm a paper driver, I didn't have the courage to rent a car (laughs), so I thought I wouldn't be able to do any sightseeing that required traveling far... Just when I was about to give up, I found this bus tour.

Of course, I wanted to visit the famous Churaumi Aquarium, and for some reason, my youngest really wanted to go to Pineapple Park! So, I was satisfied just to find a tour that could accommodate both of those wishes.

On the day of the tour, we started from Kencho-mae, and as we picked up participants from various hotels, the seats gradually filled up, and by the end, it was almost full, which shows how popular this tour is. At Manzamo, there was a surprising strong wind that blew my daughter's hat away (tears), but we were deeply moved by the ocean blue of Kouri Island, and we even saw sea turtles from the bus window.

Light snacks were distributed on the bus, and I thought they would be cheap sandwiches like the typical ones... but I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious the sandwiches were! Eating those sandwiches under the blue sea and sky of Kouri Island became an unforgettable experience. Pineapple Park was also quite enjoyable (laughs).

The Churaumi Aquarium was impressive with the whale sharks, and I was moved by the quality of the dolphin show. I couldn't buy the purple sweet potato tart at the snack castle because it was sold out, but I ended up spending quite a bit.

On the way back, instead of returning to Naha, we were dropped off in Chatan, and although it was outside the tour, we were able to enjoy American Village as well! I was able to experience a full day of classic Okinawa sightseeing, and for this price, I am truly satisfied!!! I highly recommend it to first-time visitors to Okinawa!!!

初の沖縄旅行でした。
私と娘3人での旅だったのですが、私がペーパードライバーなためレンタカーを借りる勇気が持てず(笑)、遠方に足を運ぶような観光はできないよな…と諦めていたところ、こちらのバスツアーがヒットしました。
やはり王道の美ら海水族館は行きたい、そしてなぜか末っ子がどうしてもパイナップルパークに行きたい！とのことで(笑)、その2つが叶うところが見つかりまずはその時点で満足。
ツアー当日、私達は県庁前からスタートしたのですが、いろいろなホテルに泊まっている方をピックアップしながら徐々に参加者で座席が埋まっていき、最終的にはほぼ満席になっていたのでやはり人気なツアーなんだと。
万座毛ではすごい強風で娘の帽子が飛ばされるというハプニングもあり（涙）、古宇利島のオーシャンブルーに大感動、車窓からウミガメも見えました。
車内で軽食が配布されたのですが、どうぜTheサンドイッチみたいなチープな感じのものが配られるんでしょ…と思いきや、期待を良い意味で裏切られた美味しいサンドイッチでした！
古宇利島の青い海、青い空のもと食べたサンドイッチ…忘れられないものとなりました。
パイナップルパークもそれなりに(笑)。
美ら海水族館は圧巻のジンベエザメと、イルカショーのクオリティに感動。
お菓子御殿では紅芋タルトが完売で購入できなかったのですが、散財してしまいました。
帰りは那覇まで戻らず、途中の北谷で降ろしていただき、ツアー外ですがアメリカンビレッジも楽しむことができました！
まる一日、沖縄観光の王道を体験することができ、これでこのお値段は本当に大満足です！！！
沖縄初めての方にオススメします！！！

It's difficult to get around without a rental car, but you can take a tour around the west side of the island. The veteran guide's stories were fascinating. Also, being able to get off at the airport allowed us to make the most of our last day of stay. Although it was cloudy on the day, we were able to enjoy a beautiful view of Kabira Bay from Kabira Park.

レンタカー利用でなければ行きづらい、島の西側をぐるっとまわってもらえます。ベテランガイドさんのお話が興味深かったです。また、空港で下車できたので滞在最終日を有効に使うことができました。
当日は曇り空でしたが、川平公園からは美しい川平湾を見渡すことができました。

This tour is packed with the charm of three remote islands. Before participating, I thought the one-hour mangrove cruise might be long, but the guide's explanations were fascinating, making it just the right length. The stories from the bus driver guide on the way to Yubu Island and the staff accompanying us on the water buffalo cart were great insights that I wouldn't have known if I had gone on my own. The lunch on Yubu Island was a delicious bento that was already prepared, so there was zero waiting time. On Taketomi Island, I was able to visit all the places I wanted to go—Nishi Sanchu, Kondoi Beach, and Kaiji Beach—by renting a bicycle. I leisurely rode around, but I ended up getting a bit lost and didn't have time to explore the town center (laughs). So, next time, I would like to stay on Taketomi Island.

離島３島の魅力がギュッと詰まったツアーです。
参加前は１時間のマングローブ遊覧は長いのではないかと思っていましたが、ガイドさんの説明が興味深く、ちょうど良い長さでした。
由布島へ向かう際のバスのドライバーガイドさんや水牛車い同乗のスタッフさんのお話も、個人で行っていたら知り得ない良いお話でした。
由布島での昼食も美味しいお弁当がすでに用意されていて、待ち時間ゼロでした。
竹富島ではレンタサイクルで、行きたかった西桟橋、コンドイ浜、カイジ浜すべてに行くことができました。自転車でのんびりまわり、また少々道に迷ってしまい島の中心地を散策する時間がなくなってしまいました（笑）。ですので次回は竹富島に宿泊したいと思います。

I definitely wanted to visit Sefa Utaki. I prefer to explore at my own pace, so I wanted to take a local bus, but I found out that there are very few buses and the distance from the bus stop to the shrine is quite far... Since I'm not good with directions, I thought I might get lost, so I decided to join a bus tour for peace of mind. The downside of group travel is that you can't move at your own pace, but it was still definitely worth the visit. It truly is a power spot! The intense energy I absorbed at the shrine kept me awake that night. The tour of the Gangala Valley (with a guide) was also great. There were detailed explanations, so I was able to learn a lot and enjoy the tour. If I had to mention a downside, it might be that we had to wait a bit at the beginning (without knowing why), which was a little boring...

斎場御嶽ぜひ行ってみたいところでした。
個人でゆっくり回るのが好きなので路線バスで行きたかったのですが、調べてたらバスの本数が少ないのと、バス停から御嶽までの距離がけっこうあり…
方向オンチなので迷う可能性もあるし、このさいバストゥアーのほうが安心、ということで参加。
集団移動は自分のペースで動けないのが欠点ですが、それでも十分行った価値がありました。
たしかにパワースポットです！
御嶽で浴びた濃いエネルギーのせいでその夜は眠れませんでした。
ガンガラーの谷（ガイドつき）のほうも良かったです。
細かい説明があったので色々と知ることができ、楽しく回れました。
難を言えば、初めにちょっと待たされた（訳もわからず）のが退屈だったかも…

This time, I participated in a day trip tour of Iriomote, Yufu, and Taketomi Islands (glass boat and water buffalo cart plan).
First of all, it was really fun! (It was my first time participating.)
I had a lot of worries before joining, but on the day of the tour, staff were waiting at each location, providing thorough explanations, which made me feel at ease.
Even pregnant women could participate.
I definitely recommend you to join!

今回、西表•由布•竹富島 日帰りツアー(グラスボートと水牛車プラン)に参加しました。
まず感想として、すっごく楽しかったです。(初参加)
参加前は不安が多かったですが、当日は各地点にスタッフが待ち、しっかりした説明があり安心でした。
妊婦の方でも参加できました。
ぜひ参加してみてください。

You can see other islands from the boat even as far as Iriomote Island. The water buffalo are really cute! There was plenty of free time on Yubu Island, and I was able to circle the island. The gelato on the island was also delicious. The mangroves I saw for the first time were lovely! Since it was a half-day tour, I was able to leisurely explore Ishigaki Island afterward. The hotel shuttle service was also helpful.

西表島までも船から他の島も見えます。水牛が本当に可愛い！由布島での自由時間も十分にあり島一周出来ました。島内でのジェラートも美味しかった。初めて見たマングローブも素敵！
半日なのでツアー後も石垣島をゆっくり観光できました。ホテルの送迎も助かりました。

I'm glad we chose an early morning plan. It was great to visit two places right from the start of the day.

Since Sefa Utaki was far and difficult to reach on our own, the convenient bus tour was perfect.

The bus guide provided continuous commentary about Okinawa during the trip, which was enjoyable.

I had been hesitant about bus tours because they can feel rushed, but this time I realized there are such convenient and fun tours available.

If I have the chance, I would like to use this service again. The guide's commentary added to the enjoyment. Thank you very much.

集合時間が朝早いプランにしてよかったです。
朝からサクサク2箇所巡れてよかったです。

斎場御嶽は遠くて自力で行くのが難しかったので
便利なバスツアーでした。

バスガイドさんが終始道中の沖縄ガイドをしてくれていて楽しかったです。

バスツアーはせわしくて嫌厭していたのですが、今回こんな便利で楽しいツアーもあるんだぁと感じました。

機会があればまた利用してみたいと思います。
バスガイドさんのガイドで楽しさ増します。
ありがとうございました。

This is my third trip to Okinawa. This time, I'm traveling alone on a completely free itinerary, but I'm not confident about renting a car. I thought I would stick to sightseeing within the range accessible by the Yui Rail, but I decided to venture a bit into the suburbs. At the Sefa Utaki, I was able to catch a glimpse of the local people's faith in living harmoniously with nature. At Okinawa World, I enjoyed the exciting and powerful performances of the Super Eisa, as well as the natural underground art of the Gyokusendo Cave. There are other attractions as well, but since it was a compact half-day tour, I was a bit disappointed that I couldn't take my time to explore everything.

３度目の沖縄、今回は完全フリーの一人旅だけどレンタカーは自信なし。ゆいレールでまわれる範囲での観光と思っていたけど、ちょっと郊外へもと参加しました。斎場御嶽は地元の方々の自然と共に生きる信仰を垣間見ることができ、沖縄ワールドではスーパーエイサーの楽しくも迫力の演舞や、自然の地下芸術である鍾乳洞の玉泉洞。他にも見所はあるのだけど、半日のコンパクトなツアー設定なのでゆっくり見られなかったのが唯一残念なところでした。

It was convenient that there was a shuttle service to the hotel since I was traveling with children. The tour mixed customers who booked directly with those from major travel agencies, but we were able to participate without confusion thanks to color-coded stickers. I was worried about getting seasick during the nearly one-hour boat ride from Ishigaki to Iriomote Island, but there were designated seats for those prone to motion sickness, and I managed to avoid feeling sick. We could also choose the bus time back to the hotel, which felt like a free plan with transportation and meals included. I enjoyed the stories from the bus driver and guide, as well as the boatman during the mangrove tour.

The only downside was that the shuttle service from the hotel to the port was quite careless; mispronouncing names was common, the driving was rough like being in a local acquaintance's car, and during the pickup, they almost left without confirming the customers. It felt a bit off.

子連れで参加したので、ホテルまで送迎があったのは楽でした。
ツアーは、直接申し込んだお客さんと大手旅行会社のツアーのお客さんと混載でしたが、色分けしたシールなどで間違う事なく参加できました。
石垣から西表島までの1時間弱の船酔いが心配でしたが、船酔いしやすい人向けのシートなども示してあって酔わずに終われました。
帰りのホテルまでのバスの時間も選べて、フリープランに移動と食事のついたイメージです。
バスの運転手さん兼ガイドさんや、マングローブ下りの船頭さんのお話など楽しく過ごせました。
一点だけ残念だったのは、ホテルから港までの送迎がかなり雑で、名前の読み間違えは当たり前、運転も地元の知り合いの車に乗せられたような荒さ、行きのピックアップではお客さんを確認せずに出発しようとしたり、ちょっと…な感じでした。

The ox cart in Taketomi Town was quite busy, so I should have chosen the bus tour, but overall, the weather was nice and it was a good trip.

竹富町の牛車が慌ただしかったので、バス観光を選択するべきだったが、全体的には天気も良くいい旅でした。

The bus roll call on Taketomi Island was the worst! I almost got left behind! I managed to catch the last boat, but...

After that, it was the best memory.

竹富島のバスの点呼が最悪！
置いて行かれる始末！
なんとか最終の船に間に合ったけど…

後は最高の思い出です。

We were able to efficiently visit three islands. My grandchildren were very happy. It would have been nice to have a bit more time to explore Yufu Island and Taketomi Island.

効率よく3島巡りができました。
孫たちも大変喜んでいました。
由布島　竹富島もう少し観光する時間があったら良かったです

We participated as a couple. We were worried about the weather for our late March trip, but it turned out to be quite nice, with plenty of sunshine and warm weather. During our stroll around Kabira Bay, the sunlight made for great photos. The male tour guide's talk and his performance on the sanshin were also enjoyable! It was a fun time chatting with the other people we spent time with.

夫婦2人で参加。
3月下旬の参加で、お天気が心配だったけれど紫外線たっぷりの暑汗ばむくらいのお天気でまずまず…。
川平湾散策の時も陽射しあり写真も映えました。
男性の添乗員さんのトークと三線も良かったです！
同じ時間を過ごした方々との会話も楽しい時間でした。

The water buffalo was so cute! I took a picture with it, and even though I didn't plan to buy anything, after seeing the photo, I ended up purchasing it. There was no smell at all, and the guide's stories were interesting, which made it really enjoyable. The bus guide was also very entertaining, and a crowned eagle appeared by chance and he told us about it. I highly recommend it!

水牛可愛かったー
写真を一緒に撮って、買うつもり無かったけど
出来た写真見たらとても良く買ってしまった
匂いも全然無くガイドさんの話も面白くとても良い
バスのガイドさんもとっても話が面白く冠ワシも偶然現れて教えてくれた
とってもオススメ

My 86-year-old father also participated. The boat from Ishigaki Island to Iriomote Island was beautiful. We were able to see plenty of mangroves, and the guide, who was also the bus driver from the port to Yubu Island, was entertaining, making it one of my memorable experiences on Iriomote Island. We rode on water buffalo, and we had enough free time to explore Yubu Island, so I was very satisfied.

86歳の父も参加しました。石垣島から西表島までの船も綺麗。マングローブも思う存分見れたし、船着場から由布島までのバスの運転手さん兼ガイドの方のガイドが面白おかしくて西表島の思い出の一つになりました。水牛に乗ったり、由布島も自由行動で十分見れましたし、大満足です。

I participated because I wanted to explore the sights without a car. It was fun to see various places with explanations, but I wished I had a bit more free time, especially at places like Kabira Bay. When I got on the glass-bottom boat, there was hardly any time to do anything.

車なしで見どころを回りたかったので参加しました。色々解説付きでみれたのは楽しかったけど、川平湾などでもう少し自由時間が欲しかったです。グラスボートに乗ったら何もする時間がないくらいでした。

The guide sang songs for us, and the bus arrived on time, making it a very pleasant trip. The content of the tour was also not bad.

ガイドさんが歌を歌ってくれたり、時間通りにバスが来て、とても気分が良い旅行でした。ツアーの内容も悪くは無い内容でした。

It was a great opportunity to enjoy a view of the sea in Ishigaki Island, have a delicious lunch, and exchange information with the people I met there. The guide's sanshin performance and singing were also wonderful. I made great memories.

石垣島の海を一望したり美味しいお昼を食べたり、そこで出会えた方と情報交換できたりいい機会でした。ガイドさんの三線と歌も良かったです。良い思い出ができました。

Since I participated during the holiday period of spring break, it was crowded in various places. However, the scheduled time was just right, and I was generally able to visit the places I wanted to see. Additionally, the guide's atmosphere was very pleasant, and the explanations were interesting, so I was able to spend the bus time without getting bored.

参加したのが春休み期間の休日ということもあり、各地混雑していました。ですが、設定時間が程よく、見たいと考えていたところは概ね見て回ることができました。
またガイドの方の雰囲気がとても良く、説明も興味深かったためバスの時間も退屈せず過ごすことができました。

The weather was great, and we were able to visit many places. The guide was very polite, and we had a wonderful time! I think it's a great deal to visit so many places in one day for this price!

天候にも恵まれて、たくさんの場所を回れて、ガイドさんもとても丁寧な方で、とても楽しく過ごせました！
一日でこんなに回れてこのお値段は安いと思います！

I was able to ride in a leisurely cart pulled by a water buffalo, and along the way, I listened to the music of the sanshin, which refreshed my spirit. I want to go again.

のんびりした水牛が引く車に乗せていただき、途中サンシン（？）の音楽を聴かせていただきながら、心を洗わせていただきました。
また、行きたいです。

I was able to ride the water buffalo cart twice! It was great to enjoy the atmosphere of the southern island while listening to the shamisen. Personally, I really liked Yufu Island. The water buffalo I got to touch was so cute!

水牛車に2回も乗れました！
三味線聞きながら、南の島の雰囲気があじわえてよかったです。個人的には由布島が良かったです。触れる水牛さんが可愛いかった！

I was able to efficiently visit must-see spots in Okinawa, such as Cape Manzamo, Kouri Island, and the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium. Additionally, the tour price was reasonable, so I think it's a tour I can recommend to anyone.

万座毛や古宇利島、美ら海水族館など沖縄を訪れたら必ず行きたいスポットを効率よく回ることができた。また、ツアーの値段もお手ごろなので、誰にでもオススメできるツアーだと思った。

This bus tour is quite a bargain. The bus guide entertained us during the trip. The Sefa Utaki was sacred and beautiful, and we also enjoyed Okinawa World! I wish we had an extra 30 minutes at Okinawa World.

このバスツアーはかなりお得。バスガイドさんが移動中も楽しませてくれた。斎場御嶽も神聖で良かったしおきなわワールドも楽しめた！あと30分おきなわワールドの時間があったら良かったかな？

The bus guide was really great, providing insights about the highlights and the area, as well as recommendations for food. If you're planning a long-distance trip for a day, bus tours are definitely a good option!

見どころや地域の解説、おすすめの食べ物のお話しなど、バスガイドさんがとても良かった。日帰りで長距離移動するなら、バス観光もありだな！

I was pulled by a water buffalo across the shallow sea from Iriomote Island to Yufu Island. It was my first time on a water buffalo cart! Although the buffalo was large, I worried if it would be okay with about 18 people on the cart. However, it pulled us strongly, and according to the guide and driver, the buffalo loves to move in the water the most.

Along the way, the guide played "Asadoya Yunta" on the sanshin, which made me feel very warm and happy as I swayed in the water buffalo cart. Yufu Island is a cute island with a somewhat ruined and rough feel, but I accepted it as it is, and I was thrilled by the sign for the yellow Iriomote wildcat!

I was also delighted to see many unique mangrove forests during the mangrove tour. The lunch bento was filled with Okinawan-style side dishes, which made me very satisfied.

I think it was great to participate in this tour where I could see various places.

Next time, I would like to try trekking on Iriomote Island.

海の浅瀬を水牛に引いてもらって西表島から由布島へ渡りました。初めての水牛車‼️大きな水牛ではありましたが車に乗るのが18人ほどで本当に牛さんは大丈夫なのだろうかと心配になりました。しかし力強く引いてくれ、ガイド兼運転手のおじさんの話では水牛は水の中で動くのが一番好きなんだとか。
途中からおじさんが三線で「安里屋ゆんた」を弾いてくれ、とても優しい気持ちになりながら水牛車に揺られ楽しかったです。
由布島はかわいい島でやや廃墟がかった感じと雑な感じもありますが、それはそう言うものだと納得し、黄色のイリオモテヤマネコの看板に感激しました❣️
マングローブ遊覧も変わったマングローブの林をたくさん見れて嬉しかったです。
お昼のお弁当も沖縄らしいおかずがいっぱいで満足でした。

いろいろなところが見れて盛りだくさんのツアーで参加して良かったと思います。

次回は西表島でトレッキングもやってみたいです。

The Okinawan dance I saw for the first time was amazing. I was moved watching the young girls dance powerfully with smiles on their faces. If you come to Okinawa, definitely go see it. It's an unforgettable experience.

初めて見た沖縄踊りすごく良かったです。若い女の子達が力強く、笑顔で踊ってるの観て感動しました。沖縄に来たら是非観に行ってください。一緒忘れない体験です。

We decided to go on a family trip to Ishigaki for the first time and thought about visiting the outer islands. Since planning the itinerary seemed cumbersome, we opted to join a tour. We were able to make effective use of our time from early morning until 6 PM, and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Thank you very much.

初めての石垣家族旅行で離島にいってみようということになり、日程をくむのが面倒なのでツアー参加することにしました。朝早くから18じまで、時間を有効に使え、大変満喫することができました。どうもありがとうございました。