All Reviews for Bus Tours

The Valley of Gangala was very meaningful because the person explaining it was easy to understand. I have visited Okinawa several times, but this time at the Valley of Gangala was the most memorable sightseeing experience.

Seifa Utaki allowed me to feel the history of Okinawa.

ガンガラーの谷は、説明する人がわかりやすかったので、とても有意義な時間になりました。沖縄には何度か来ましたが、今回のガンガラーの谷は、一番印象に残る観光でした。
斎場御嶽(せーふぁうたき)は、沖縄の歴史を感じる事が出来ました。

When it comes to sightseeing in Okinawa, you definitely should visit the Churaumi Aquarium. Not only the aquarium, but the surrounding Tropical World was also great. If you're looking to buy souvenirs, the variety at the Okashi Goten is excellent. American Village didn't have much to see. The bus guide's commentary was good.

沖縄観光と言えば、やっぱり美ら海水族館は必ず行った方がいいですね。水族館だけでなく、周辺の熱帯ワールド等も良かったです。
お土産買うなら、種類豊富なお菓子御殿がいいですね。
アメリカンビレッジは、あまり見どころはなかったです。
バスガイドさんの案内は良かったです。

The weather was a bit iffy, and it was cloudy all day, which was disappointing, but the tour guide's explanations were excellent, and the stories were interesting, making it a fun experience from start to finish. I was glad to participate because the guide provided thorough explanations of places I might have just passed by without understanding.

天気がビミョーで、終日曇ってたのが残念でしたが、添乗員さんの説明が上手く、話も面白く、終始楽しく参加させていただきました。添乗員さんがいないと素通りしてしまいそうな所を、しっかり説明していただけた為、参加して正解でした！

Since I was participating alone and there were no other participants at the same time, I was asked to change the time on the day of the tour. It was good that I had some extra time, but… these things can happen. The tour itself was enjoyable, but the waiting time was tough.

一人での参加で、同じ時刻の参加者がほかにいなかったため、当日に時間変更をお願いされました。時間に余裕があったからよかったけど…こういう事もあるんですね。ツアー自体は楽しかったけど、待ち時間が発生したのが辛かった。

Unfortunately, it rained, but while we were on the water buffalo cart, we didn't get particularly wet and enjoyed exploring Taketomi Island. The water buffalo cart ride lasted about 25 minutes, and since we took the 4 PM ferry back, we had about an hour left. We walked to Kondoi Beach, taking advantage of the lighter rain. It took us just under 20 minutes one way, and it would have been a nice walk if the weather had been better.

残念ながら、雨でしたが水牛車に乗ってる間は特に濡れる事もなく、竹富島散策を楽しめました。
水牛車は25分ほど、帰りは16時の船にしたので残り1時間ほど、小降りになった合間を縫いつつコンドイビーチまで歩きで行ってきました。歩いて片道20分弱、もっと気候が良ければいい散歩になった事でしょう。

I went directly to the meeting point at Ishigaki Port, but there was no VERTAR sign, so it was a bit difficult to find! Other than that, it was a satisfying tour! The guide's island song was wonderful, and Yuichi the water buffalo who took us to Yubu Island was great, as well as Shinn the water buffalo from Taketomi Island and Sugimoto-san's island song! Thank you to Yoshida from the glass-bottom boat for showing us the underwater sights for the entire time! Regarding the water buffalo cart photos, it would have been better if I could have switched places with someone in the front row on the opposite side since I was in the back! I bought a photo, but it was a bit small, which was disappointing! Overall, it was a fun trip!

直接石垣港の集合場所に行ったのですが、VERTARの印がなかったので、わかりづらかったです！
あとは満足のツアーでした！ガイドさんの島唄も素敵でしたし由布島へ渡る水牛のユウイチくんも竹富島の水牛のシンくんと杉本さんの島唄も素敵でした！
グラスボートの吉田さんも時間いっぱい水中を見せて下さりありがとうございました！水牛車の写真ですが後ろだったので反対側の前列の人と代わってもらえれば最と良かったと思います！買ったのですが小さかったのが残念でした！あとは楽しい旅でした！

I spent the whole day riding on a boat and a water buffalo cart. You can ride the water buffalo cart twice, once on Yufu Island and once on Taketomi Island, but I highly recommend it on Taketomi Island because you can tour the island while riding the water buffalo cart. If you want to explore Taketomi Island more, I think choosing cycling would be a good option.

船や水牛車に一日中乗っていました。水牛車は、由布島と竹富島で2回乗れますが竹富島では、島を水牛車に乗りながら巡れるので非常におすすめです。竹富島めぐりをもっとしたい方は、サイクリングを選ばれるといいと思います。

The directions to the meeting place at Palette Kumoji were not very helpful! I heard that parking is not available, but I wish there had been a clear mention of the street in front of the prefectural office! I apologize for being late because I couldn't find the boarding location!

The Churaumi Aquarium was absolutely wonderful! However, since there isn't much time, I think it would be better to buy rice balls or sandwiches at a convenience store before boarding! We couldn't line up at the restaurant to avoid being late, so we skipped lunch! The paper play about the importance of life by the guide was moving! Thank you very much!

集合場所のパレットくもじの場所の説明が不親切でした！駐車できないとの事でしたが、せめて県庁前の通りとかの明記が欲しかったです！乗車場所がわからず遅れてしまった事すいませんでした！
美ら海水族館は、とても素晴らしかったです！ただ時間が無いので乗車前にコンビニで、おにぎりやサンドイッチを買って行った方がいいかと思いました！私達は遅れないようにとレストランに並ぶ事が出来ず、お昼抜きでした！ガイドさんの命の大切さの紙芝居は感動しました！ありがとうございました！

I participated in the Gangara Valley course. I initially expected just a simple sightseeing experience at a power spot, but I was able to learn about the unique and easily understandable history of the Gangara Valley and the roots of the Japanese people. It was an opportunity to reflect on the distant history of Japan.

ガンガーラの谷コースで参加しました。単なるパワースポットの観光を期待して参加しましたが、ユニークで分かり易く、腹に落ちる、日本人のルーツ、ガンガーラの谷の歴史を知ることが出来ました。遥か彼方の日本の歴史に思いはせる機会でした。

The weather was very nice, and the scenery was just like a painting. The female guide on the mangrove boat at Nakama River had a bright voice that was very easy to listen to. Also, the guide on the ox cart to Yufuin was interesting to talk to. I received help from various people here and there.

天気が非常に良く、まさに絵に描いた様な景色でした。
仲間川のマングローブ船の女性ガイドさんも声が明るくてとても聞き易かったです。また、由布島への牛車のガイドさんも話が面白かった。
あっちこっちで色んな人に、お世話になりました。

I signed up at the last minute the day before, but I had a great time. The bus guide seemed a bit inexperienced, but their effort really came through.

前日に駆け込みで申し込んだのですが、とても楽しかったです。
バスガイドさんがまだ慣れていない様子でしたが、頑張ってる様子がとても伝わりました。

I'm glad I was able to experience the nature of southern Okinawa. The exit of the Gangala Valley is located within Okinawa World, where the Gyokusendo Cave is. Since I went all the way there, I thought it would have been even better if there was a tour that included all three attractions, even if it meant a slightly higher price.

沖縄南部の自然に触れることができて良かったです。
ガンガラー谷の出口は、玉泉堂のある沖縄ワールド内にあるので、せっかくここまで行くのだからもう少し料金が高くなっても、3つともまわれるツアーだともっと良かったのに、とおもいました。

I wanted to go to various places, but since I couldn't drive, I decided to sign up for this tour. The time spent at each location was short, and the schedule was quite packed, but it was really great to be able to cover a wide area efficiently. The bus guide was cheerful and kind, and she taught us a lot about delicious foods in Okinawa, which was really helpful when choosing souvenirs. If I had to wish for something, I was a bit disappointed that the time spent on Kouri Island, which has beautiful sea and scenery, was very limited, but the cost performance is good.

色々行きたいけれど運転できないので、こちらを申し込んでみました。
一箇所の滞在時間は短く、なかなかハードなスケジュールでしたが、効率良く広範囲をまわれたのがホントに良かったです。バスガイドさんも陽気で親切で、沖縄の美味しい物をたくさん教えてくれたので、お土産選びの時に良い参考になりました。
欲をいえば、海と景色がとても綺麗な古宇利島の滞在時間がとても少なかったのが残念ですが、コスパはいいです。

I was unsure whether to visit four islands or three, but since it was my first time, I decided not to be too greedy and participated in this one.

As a result, it was very good! Unfortunately, the mangrove cruise was affected by heavy rain, but the guide's stories were interesting, so it was still enjoyable.

The water buffalo cart was very cute, and you can take photos and videos, so I definitely recommend it. The buffalo have their own personalities, which is amusing. Although I couldn't explore the Yufu Island botanical garden slowly due to the rain, I was able to see flowers and plants that are unimaginable in February.

Taketomi Island was clear and very fulfilling. I cycled around the island using a rental bike, and since you can freely see various sights, I recommend renting a bike over the water buffalo cart for Taketomi Island. (You can ride the water buffalo cart on Yufu Island!) Taketomi Island is more rustic and has beautiful seas compared to Ishigaki Island, so for first-timers, I recommend the island-hopping tour, and if you find an island you like, you can explore it on your own.

４島が３島かで迷いましたが
初めてだったのであまり欲張らずこちらに参加しました。

結果、とても良かったです！
残念ながらマングローブクルーズは大雨だったのですが
ガイドさんの話が面白かったので良かったです。

水牛車はとても可愛く、写真や動画を撮れたりするので
是非、おすすめです。牛にも個性があって面白いです。
由布島の植物園も雨でゆっくりは周れませんでしたが
２月では考えられない花や草木を見ることが出来ました。

竹富島は快晴でとても充実していました。
レンタサイクルで島内を一周しましたが、自由に色々見れるので
私は竹富島は水牛車よりもレンタサイクルをお勧めします。
（水牛車は由布島で乗れるし！）
石垣島より素朴で海が綺麗なので初めての方は
離島ツアーおすすめし、気に入った離島があれば自分で回るようにしたら良いです。

It was a packed tour from morning to night, but I felt it was a bit rushed since we only had a quick look at places other than the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, which were all quite far away. However, even in the short time we had, the guide explained various things, making it easy to understand and enjoyable.

朝から晩まで盛りだくさんのツアーでしたが、遠いとこばかりで美ら海水族館以外は駆け足でさらっと見るだけだったのがちょっと慌ただしかったと感じました。でも短い間でもガイドさんがいろいろ説明してくれたのでわかりやすかったし、楽しかったです。

It felt like a condensed experience of the tourist spots in Ishigaki Island, but it wasn't rushed at all. The guide was entertaining, and the lunch was satisfying, so it was efficient and enjoyable.

石垣島の観光スポットを短時間にギューっと濃縮した感じでしたが、そんなにセカセカしてませんし、ガイドさんも面白かったし、ランチも充実してましたので、効率的で良かったです。

I chose the water buffalo cart course. After selecting the plan, I was a bit anxious because I had to make the payment within two days, and since all communication was done via email, I wasn't used to it. However, I received prompt replies to my inquiries via email, and everything went smoothly on the day of the event. The round-trip boat fare was included, and since the payment for the tickets and the boat schedule were all arranged in advance, there was no hassle, and I could just enjoy the experience. It was a great deal!

水牛車コースを選択しました。
プランを選択後、入金が2日以内だったので焦った事と全てメールでのやり取りだったので慣れておらず少し不安でしたがメールでの問い合わせにも即返信があり問題なく当日を迎えれました。往復船代金も込みなのと、当日チケットの支払いや行きの船の時間を調べて決めてなど手続きが事前に済んでいるので煩わしさもなくただ楽しむだけで利用できました^^お得です！

I participated in this tour to adjust my time before my afternoon flight. It was a half-day tour, but we visited the sightseeing spots in Ishigaki Island compactly and were dropped off at the airport. I was able to use my time very efficiently. The lunch was also quite tasty.

午後のフライトまでの時間調整で参加しました。半日ツアーでしたが、石垣島の観光スポットをコンパクトにまわって、空港で降ろしてもらいました。とても時間を効率良く使えました。昼食もまずまず美味しかったです。

I was glad that I could efficiently visit the places I wanted to go, namely the Sefa Utaki and the Gangala Valley. However, I was a bit disappointed that Sefa Utaki was a self-guided tour, as I thought there would be a guide. The guided tour of Gangala Valley was very easy to understand and interesting.

行きたいと思っていた斎場御嶽とガンガラーの谷を効率よく観光できたので良かったです。ただ斎場御嶽もガイドがあるのかと思っていましたが、自由観光だったので残念でした。ガンガラーの谷のガイドツアーはとても分かりやすく、面白かったです。

It was great to have a clear guide that allowed us to do a lot of sightseeing in one day. I thought it would have been nice to stay a bit longer at the Churaumi Aquarium.

わかりやすいガイドで1日たくさん観光ができて良かったです。
美ら海水族館にはもう少し長く滞在できればよいと思いました。

I was glad to see the popular whale sharks and the dolphin show at the Churaumi Aquarium!!

What I found concerning was that the driver and guide talked a lot among themselves, and there was no uplifting Okinawan music. That was a bit disappointing.

美ら海水族館で、人気のジンベエザメと、
イルカショーが見られて良かった!!

気になった事は、運転手さんとガイドさんの
私語が多かった事、ムードアップの沖縄音楽などなかった事。少し残念でした。

A bus tour that allows you to visit many places compactly and at a low cost is great. There are no hassles like driving a rental car or paying for parking and entrance fees, which is a plus. I was also able to enjoy some beer. The vibe of the Japanese guests on the tour is still not as lively as that of foreigners, so the guide seemed a bit lackluster. However, it turned out to be quite a fulfilling day, and I had a lot of fun.

多くの場所をコンパクトに、かつ、低コストで回るバスツアーはいいですね。
自分でレンタカーをうんてんしたり、駐車料金や入場料を払ったりといった手続きがないので、正解です。ビールも飲めましたし。
日本人客のツアーは、外国人と違い相変わらずノリは悪いので、ガイドさんもハリがないかな？
でも、結構充実した1日になり、また、楽しく過ごせましたよ。

The guide's instructions were polite and very good. Since it can be done in half a day, it was perfect for the last day of the trip.

ガイドさんの案内も丁寧で、とてもよかったです。半日で行けるということもあり、旅行最終日に最適でした。

I participated in the rental bicycle plan! I think this price, which includes round-trip tickets for the boat and the rental bicycle fee, is quite a bargain. The weather was unstable, with sunny spells and light rain, but since we had plenty of time until the bicycle return, we were able to take shelter from the sudden rain without worrying about the time, allowing us to explore the island with peace of mind! The people at the island's shops were all very nice, and I made great memories!

レンタサイクルプランで参加しました！
船の往復チケット、レンタサイクル代込みでこの金額はかなりお得だと思います^ ^
天気は晴れたり霧雨が降ったりであまり安定しなかったですが、レンタサイクルの返却時間までかなり余裕があった為、突然の雨でも時間を気にせず雨宿りなども出来て安心して島を回ることができました！
島のお店の方々も良い方ばかりで良い思い出ができました！！

Good trip. Japanese language only but tour guide made sure I knew when to return to the bus. They do have audio guides but the english is pretty bad. Was dropped off at airport after, like I wanted.

I thoroughly enjoyed exploring the subtropical forest and the valley where the limestone cave collapsed, learning about the lives of people from 20,000 years ago, all thanks to the guide's attentive explanations.

鍾乳洞が崩壊した谷をゆっくり巡る、亜熱帯の森、二万年前の人々の暮らし、ガイドさんの丁寧な案内で、存分に楽しめた。

First of all, I was surprised by the large number of participants (although I imagine there are even more during the peak season…). The staff who guided us were very attentive, so I was able to participate efficiently without feeling confused.

For lunch on Yufu Island, I had a local specialty bento box, and I wasn't expecting much, but there was a menu or description of the dishes placed on each table, which was thoughtful, and the taste was good.

On Taketomi Island, I chose to rent a bicycle and took plenty of time until the 5 PM ferry. I leisurely visited each sightseeing spot, and it became a wonderful memory, offering views that you can't experience on a bus tour.

まずは参加人数の多さに驚きましたが（ベストシーズンはもっと多いのでしょうけど…）案内してくださるスタッフさんの誘導も行き届いていたので、戸惑うこともなく、効率よく参加することができました。
由布島での昼食は郷土料理の幕の内弁当であまり期待していなかったのですが、おしながきというかお料理の説明分が各テーブルに置いてあり、丁寧でお味も良かったです。
竹富島ではレンタルサイクルを選択して１７時発のフェリーまで時間をたっぷり取りました。各観光ポイントをのんび～り回りましたが、バス観光では味わえない風景がみれて最高の思い出になりました。

Since it was my first solo trip to Okinawa, I decided to join a tour.

The Churaumi Aquarium was farther away than I expected, but the guide shared a lot of information about Okinawa along the way, and I appreciated being able to take a nap when I got tired, which was one of the tour's attractions.

The guide's dance to the song by Kiroro was adorable, and their smile was lovely! Not only the guide but also the driver greeted us warmly every time we got off the bus, which was very pleasant!

There were quite a few foreigners due to the season, but it wasn't a problem at all. There were also many solo travelers, as well as families with babies and groups of friends, so the usage patterns were diverse.

The price includes the admission fee to the Churaumi Aquarium, so considering the cost of renting a car, gasoline, and highway fees, it’s quite affordable (for one person).

I thought the sightseeing time would be short before participating, but it turned out to be reasonable. However, I did wish we had a bit more time on Kouri Island.

If I had any complaints, it would be about the departure time. It took quite a while to leave, even though everyone was gathered, so I think it would have been better if that time had been allocated to sightseeing.

Overall, I really enjoyed participating in the tour. I would like to join a different tour the next time I visit Okinawa. Thank you for the wonderful time!

沖縄初ひとり旅行だったのでツアーに参加してみました。

美ら海水族館は思ったより遠かったですが、途中ガイドさんが沖縄のこと色々教えてくれたり、疲れたら仮眠とれたのもツアーの魅力でした。

ガイドさんがKiroroの歌を踊ったの可愛かったですし、笑顔も素敵でした！ガイドさんのみならず運転手さんも毎回外出て愛想よく出迎えてくれたのもとても好感もてました！

時期的に外国人が多かったですが、全然問題なかったです。１人利用客も結構いましたし、赤ちゃん連れ家族や友人同士など利用形態は様々でした。

値段は美ら海水族館の入場料込みですから、レンタカーやガソリン代、高速道路代諸々考えたらかなりお安いです(１人の場合です)。

観光時間は参加する前は短いと思ってましたが、案外妥当でした。ただ唯一、古宇利島だけはもう少し時間が欲しいと思いましたね。

不満があるとすれば出発時間です。集合時間長めにとってるのか、出発するまで大分時間かかったので(全員集まっていても)、その分を観光時間に当てられたらなお良かったと思います。

全体的に参加してとても良かったです。また沖縄に行った時は違うツアーに参加したいと思いました。楽しい時間をありがとうございました！

The meeting place in front of the prefectural office had several buses parked, and I was confused about which bus to take. It would be helpful if the tour name was clearly displayed.

Since it was early in the morning, there were few people at Sefa Utaki, even though it was Sunday, so I was able to take my time exploring, which was great. It was nice that the tour guide led everyone, even though it was a 10-minute walk to the entrance. I imagine it would be tough during the summer, so I am filled with gratitude.

At the Valley of Gangala, we were guided by a local guide. I was very interested in the unique plants of Okinawa, so I really enjoyed it.

We arrived at the airport 30 minutes early, which allowed us to make good use of the remaining time of our stay, so that was nice. Overall, I was satisfied with the leisurely pace of the tour.

Since the seats are unreserved, I think it's better to arrive at the meeting place early.

集合場所の県庁前はバスが数台停まっていてどのバスに行けばいいか迷いました。ツアー名などわかりやすくかかげてくれたら助かります。
斎場御嶽は朝イチだったからか日曜日なのに人も少なくゆっくり見学できてよかったです。入口まで徒歩10分もあるのに添乗員さんがみんなを引率してくれたのはよかったです。夏場などは大変だろうなと思うので感謝の気持ちでいっぱいです。
ガンガラーの谷は現地ガイドさんの案内でまわります。沖縄特有の植物に興味があったのでとてもたのしめました。
帰りは30分も早く空港についてのこりの滞在時間を有効に使えたのでよかったです。
全体的にゆったりと見学できて満足してます。
座席は自由席なので早めに集合場所に行った方がいいと思います。

I love Okinawa and have visited many times, but this was my first time participating in a guided bus tour. Hearing stories from a local guide was so refreshing, and I learned a lot of things that aren't in guidebooks. I'm really glad I joined the guided bus tour. When I visit Okinawa again in the coming years, I definitely want to participate in a different course of guided bus tour! The stories from the local guide were amazing! Seifa Utaki is an incredible sacred place that is beyond words, and it left a lasting impression on my heart. I felt a strange power that made me want to cherish and protect this place.

沖縄が大好きでもう何度も訪れていますが、初めてガイド付きバスツアーに参加しました。やはり地元のガイドさんに話を聞くと、へぇ～～そうなんだ～～！ということをたくさんお話してくれて、とても新鮮で、ガイドブックに載っていない沖縄をたくさん知ることができました。ガイド付きバスツアーに参加して本当によかったです。また近年のうちに沖縄を訪れた際には、違うコースのガイド付きバスツアーにぜひ参加したいと思いました♪地元のガイドさんのお話最高です♪斎場御嶽は言葉にできないほど素晴らしい聖地で、いつまでも心に残る場所でした。この場所を大事に守りたい、自然とそんな気持ちになってしまうような、不思議な力と出会えました。