All Reviews for Okinawa Outdoor Activities

I was a bit anxious as we walked down the completely dark path to the meeting point, but the starry sky was truly beautiful. They also showed us the photos on the spot, which made me feel at ease while taking pictures. The staff were very friendly and easy to talk to, and they recommended sightseeing spots during the waiting time, making it a fulfilling experience.

集合場所に向かうまでは真っ暗な道をひたすら進むので不安でしたが、本当に綺麗な星空でした。写真もその場でデータを見せてくれるので安心しながら撮影できました。またスタッフの方々とても話しやすく親切で待ち時間に観光のオススメスポットも教えてくださり、充実した時間でした。

Upon arrival, there were hardly any stars visible, and it was canceled except for myself, but they treated me very kindly and made me feel at home. As they mentioned, the color of the sky changed within a few minutes, and before long, I was able to enjoy a sky full of stars. It became a wonderful memory, and I would like to participate again in a different season.

到着時、星がほとんど出てなくて、自分を除いてキャンセルされましたが、参加者一人に対してとても丁寧にアットホームに対応していただきました。
数分で空の色は変わると仰ってたとおり、少しする頃には満点の星空を眺めることができました。
とても良い思い出になりました、また季節を変えて参加したいと思います。

I originally booked a one-day tour, but due to my mistake, I realized I wouldn't make it in time for the boat after the tour, so I urgently changed to a half-day tour the day before. It was during the rainy season, and the forecast was cloudy with occasional rain, so I gave up on snorkeling and opted for a tour that included only trekking and canoeing.

I was picked up from the Paina Maya Hotel at 9:30 and arrived at Monsoon about 30 minutes later. It was a nice viewpoint with a view of the sea beyond the forest, and there were two horses while we waited for the other guests to arrive. Once everyone was gathered, we moved by car to the canoe launch site.

We boarded the canoe aiming for the Pinaisara Falls, progressing through the mangroves. The weather was cloudy and the temperature was just right, and we arrived at the canoe drop-off point in about 30 minutes. From there, we aimed for the waterfall basin on foot. We climbed for about 30 minutes through a muddy jungle, navigating rocky areas and many roots, until we reached the waterfall basin. The water splashes felt refreshing, and the height of 50 meters was impressive. Here, we had some free time to eat the lunch that the staff brought and take photos. After about an hour, we returned the same way.

◎ Staff
Most of the staff were in their 20s, very friendly, and helped create a lively atmosphere.

◎ Other guests
There was a group of 10 people and two solo female travelers. I got along well with the solo travel group.

◎ Clothing
The canoe ride can get your pants quite wet. They provide shoes, hats, and waterproof bags for rent.

Thank you for accommodating the change in the tour content despite the short notice. Since it seems there are accommodations available, I would like to visit again for an overnight stay next time.

元々こちらの１日ツアーを申し込んでいましたが、私の手違いで、ツアー後乗る船に間に合わない事が発覚し、急遽前日に半日ツアーに変更して頂きました。ちょうど梅雨時で、曇り時々雨との予報だったので、シュノーケリングは諦め、トレッキング、カヌーのみのツアーに。
パイヌマヤホテルから９時半に送迎して頂き、30分程でモンスーンさんに到着。森の向こうに海の見える見晴らしのいい高台で、馬が2頭いて、ほかのお客さんが到着するまで少し待機。
みんな揃ったら車でカヌー乗り場まで移動。
ピナイサーラの滝を目指してカヌーに乗船。
マングローブの中を進みます。曇りで気温もちょうど良く、30分くらいでカヌー降り場に到着。
ここからトレッキングで滝壺を目指します。ぬかるんだジャングルの中、途中岩場や根っこが多い道を30分ほど登っていき、滝壺に到着。
水しぶきが気持ちよくて、50メートルの高さに圧感です。ここで、スタッフさんが持ってきてくれたお弁当を食べたり、写真とったりゆっくり自由時間。1時間ほどしてから元の道を帰りました。
◎スタッフさん
皆さん20代の若めの方が多く、とても気さくで盛り上げてくれました。
◎ほかのお客さん
10名の団体さん、一人旅女性2名
一人旅グループさんと仲良くさせていただきました。
◎服装
カヌーで結構ズボンが濡れます。
靴、帽子、防水バッグは貸し出ししてくれます。


今回は、急だったにも関わらず、ツアーの内容を変更して頂きありがとうございました。
宿泊施設もあるようなので、今度は泊まりで訪れたいと思います。

Since it was the rainy season in Miyako Island and the sky was cloudy, I was honestly a bit anxious, but during the shooting time, I was able to see countless stars✨ Not only did they take beautiful photos, but they also kindly shared recommendations for sightseeing spots in Miyako Island. Thank you very much!

梅雨時の宮古島ということで、曇り空だったので正直不安でしたが、撮影の時間には無数の星を見ることができました✨写真を綺麗に撮っていただいただけでなく、宮古島のオススメ観光スポットについても丁寧に教えてくださいました。ありがとうございました！

The designated meeting place was truly dark, and I understood why the starry sky looked like something out of a promotional photo. I had only thought of one pose, but the photographer suggested various options, which made the shoot go smoothly. After the shoot, the staff kindly provided information about spots in Miyako Island, making it easy to plan for the next day. Thank you very much. I am looking forward to receiving the finished photos.

指定の待ち合わせ場所は本当に暗闇で、宣材写真のような星空が見えるのも納得でした。
たった一つのポーズしか考えてなかったのですが、カメラマン様がこんな感じでどうでしょうと色々提案してくださり、スムーズに撮影が出来ました。
撮影が終わった後も宮古島のスポットなど担当者様が丁寧に教えてくださり、翌日の予定も立てやすかったです。
本当にありがとうございました。
写真が出来上がり、送られてくるのを心待ちしております。

Thank you for your kind assistance this time (╹◡╹). The two gentlemen were very considerate, helping us when we were late due to going to the wrong meeting place and ensuring we didn't get dirty. We were able to catch the fully blooming starry sky☆ and take wonderful photos, creating great memories♪. They also encouraged us to ask any questions beyond just the photos and provided a lot of helpful information. For those who are going, I recommend thinking about poses and wearing bright clothing. I would love to request your services again when I visit Miyako Island!

この度はお世話になりました（╹◡╹）
集合場所を間違え遅れた私達に優しい対応で、汚れないようにしてくれたりお兄さん2人とも気配りのある対応でした。
満開の星空☆にも間に合い素敵な写真を撮れていい思い出になりました♪
写真以外の質問もどうぞと色々教えて頂き参考になりました。
これから行く方はポーズを考えて明るい服装で行くのがお勧めです。
また宮古島に来た際にはお願いしたいと思います‼︎

It was my first trip to Ishigaki Island with my mother!
It was a sunny day between rainy spells, and we were able to see a beautiful starry sky.

The guide's explanations of the constellations were easy to understand, and we got to see the Southern Cross and many constellations that we can't see while in Honshu. My mother was also moved, and I was glad we made the reservation!

In the notes section, it mentioned that a jacket would be good from winter to spring, so I brought one just in case. While riding the open bus, there was quite a bit of wind, and since the observation spot was in the mountains, it was a bit chilly. I'm really glad I brought a jacket.

Next, I want to come back to see the summer constellations and the Milky Way. Thank you for the wonderful memories! ♪

母と私と初めての石垣島旅行でした！
梅雨の合間の晴れ日だったのですが
かなり綺麗な星空を見ることができました。

ガイドさんの星座の説明も分かりやすく
本州にいると見られないような
南十字星や、たくさんの星座を見ることができて
母も感動しており、予約してよかったなと思いました！

備考欄のところに、冬〜春は上着があると良いと書いてあったので
念のため持って行ったところ
オープンバスに乗っていると風が結構あるのと
観測する場所も山あいにあるからか肌寒く
上着を持って行ってよかったなと思いました。

次は夏の星座や天の川は見に来たいと思います。
素敵な思い出をありがとうございました♪

I found out about this tour online and signed up because it looked fun. It was even more thrilling than I imagined, and I had a great time!
The zip slide, in particular, was set up efficiently by our guide, and I was able to experience something out of the ordinary!
Thank you so much to our guide, Kizawa. Lastly, I was very satisfied to receive the photo data from the tour!

インターネットでこのツアーを知り、楽しそうだったので申し込みました。が、想像以上にスリル満点で、とても楽しかったです！
特にジップスライドはガイドさんがその場で手際よくセッティングしてくださり、非日常を味わうことができました！
担当してくださったキザワさん、本当にありがとうございました。最後に、ツアー中の写真データまでいただけて、大満足です！

Whenever I see a jungle exploration program on TV, I often think that I would like to go someday.

Nature spreads out before me, and we walk along paths that have no trails. We become familiar with the island while learning about the names and origins of wild animals and trees.

On this trip to Barasu Island and Pinai Sara Falls, I was able to experience such a grand adventure, almost untouched by human hands.

The guide carefully explained the local flora and fauna, and by learning about the island's formation, I was able to enjoy Iriomote Island even more.

Thank you for serving warm tea at the waterfall basin and providing brown sugar on the boat whenever we wanted it.

The kayak journey through the mangrove forest to Pinai Sara Falls is sure to leave you in awe as you encounter the scenery transitioning from narrow tributaries to wide river expanses.

If I catch Iriomote fever, I will fly back from Tokyo again.

テレビでジャングル探検番組があると、いつか行ってみたいなぁと思うことがしばしばありました。

目の前に自然が広がり、自分たちの足で道無き道を歩いていく。そして、野生の動物や木々の名前や由来を聞きながら島に親しむ。

今回のバラス島とピナイサーラの滝では、ほとんど人の手が加えられていない、そんな大冒険を味わうことができました。

ガイドの方は地元の動植物を丁寧に解説してくれて、島の成り立ちを知ることで、より一層西表島が楽しめます。

滝壺では暖かいお茶を出してくれたり、船の上でも黒糖を欲しい時に提供していただき、ありがとうございます。

ピナイサーラの滝までのマングローブ林のなかを進むカヤックは、細い支流から大きくひらけた川幅に差し掛かるその景色に大感動すること間違いなし。

西表病に罹ったらまた東京から飛んできます。

The weather was bad, but I was able to see sea turtles, and the guide was very nice. Thank you very much.

天気は悪かったけど、ウミガメも見れて、ガイドさんも感じがとても良かったです。
ありがとうございました。

ほとんど曇りで雨の日でしたが、ジャングルとその天気はとても良い組み合わせだと思います。マングローブ川でのカヤックはとても楽しくてリラックスできましたし、滝も素晴らしかったですし、洞窟は雨の中の冒険のようでした。とても楽しい体験をしました。強くお勧めします！

It was mostly cloudy and rainy day, but I think the jungle and that weather are quite a good match. Kayaking on the mangrove river was so fun and calming, the waterfall was great, and the cave was like an adventure in the rain. Such fun experience I had. Highly recommended!

I apologize to the staff. It was cloudy, and after much deliberation on-site, I decided not to participate. I plan to try again next time.

スタッフの方々には申し訳無かったです。
曇っていて、現地で悩んだ末に不参加と決断しました。
次回、また、トライしようと思ってます。

We progressed through the mangroves by canoe and then trekked to Pinai Sara Falls. Along the way, they provided explanations about the flora and fauna and took photos at various points. They even used a 360-degree camera, which was quite innovative. After enjoying handmade Yaeyama soba for lunch, we took a boat to Barasu Island, where we also took commemorative photos. After that, we snorkeled at a snorkeling point for as long as we wanted until time was up. The sea around Iriomote was beautifully adorned with coral, resembling a flower garden, and we even encountered sea turtles, which was incredibly fun.

マングローブをカヌーで進み、途中からトレッキングでピナイサーラの滝へ。
道中、動植物の解説を交えながら、ポイントポイントで写真を撮ってくれます。
360度撮れるカメラでも撮ってくれて、なかなか工夫がされています。
ご主人手作りの八重山そばでランチをした後は、バラス島まで船で行き、そこでも記念撮影。
後は、シュノーケリングポイントで時間が来るまで好きなだけシュノーケリング。西表の海はサンゴがお花畑のように美しくて、海ガメとも遭遇できてとっても楽しかったです。

It was an amazing experience - the pilot was very professional and the team helped me understand and prep me for the experience.

I had a great time.
I participated on May 1st, the first day of the Reiwa era.
The tour guide and the driver were very nice, and even though it rained and we got caught in traffic, I didn't feel any of the difficulties and spent a fulfilling time.
On the way to the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, we were almost late for the last dolphin show due to traffic, but thanks to the quick thinking of the two of them, we were able to see it safely.
They provided water, candy, and snacks at good points, which lifted my spirits and made me feel relaxed.
Thank you very much.
The trekking was fun, but it started to rain heavily. When we got on the bus, they always kindly said, "It was tough, thank you for your hard work."

でしたが、楽しめました。
令和初日の５月一日に参加しました。
添乗員さん運転手さんのお人柄が良く、雨が降ったり渋滞にも巻き込まれたのに、そんな大変さも感じらことなく充実した時間を過ごしました。
美ら海水族館までの道中は、渋滞で最後のイルカショーに間に合わないところでしたが、お二人の機転で、無事に観ることが出来ました。
お水や、あめ、お菓子など良いポイントで提供していただき、疲れも吹っ飛び心が和みました。
どうもありがとうございました。
トレッキングは、楽しかったのですが、激しく雨がふってきましたが、バスに乗る時に、大変でしたね、お疲れ様でしたと、必ず優しい声をかけていただきました。

The day we had planned had poor weather, but I appreciated the flexible response in changing to another day. On the day of the shoot, the photographer taught us posing, which made it enjoyable. Additionally, during the waiting time, I received recommendations about the island, which were helpful for my island exploration the following day.

Above all, I was overwhelmed by the stunning starry night sky.

予定していた日は天候が優れなかったのですが、別日に変更していただくなど、柔軟な対応がありがたかったです。
当日の撮影は、カメラマンさんがポージングを教えてくれたので、楽しく行えました。
また、待ち時間に島のおすすめ情報なども教えていただき、翌日からの島巡りの参考になりました。

何よりも、夜空の満点の星空に圧倒されました。

Unfortunately, it rained while I was trekking at Oishi Forest Park, but there were free umbrellas available in various spots, allowing me to fully enjoy the power spot without any inconvenience. I think it would have been even better if the weather had been nice...

あいにくの天気で大石林山をトレッキングする時に雨に降られましたが、無料の貸し傘がところどころに置かれていて、不自由することなくパワースポットを満喫できた。
天気が良ければなお良いとは思いますが・・・。

The path to the meeting place was dark and a bit unsettling, but once I arrived and looked up at the sky, I was thrilled to see so many stars. During the waiting time, we chatted about various things, and I had a great time taking photos. The pictures turned out beautifully, and I was very satisfied; it became a wonderful memory.

集合場所までの道のりが真っ暗で不安でしたが、到着して空を見上げると星がたくさん見れてワクワクでした。待ち時間の間も色々お話して下さったり、楽しく撮影してもらえました。写真もとても綺麗で大満足で、良い思い出になりました。

A starry sky like I've never seen before, with the sound of waves while taking photos. It was so much fun. The guide and the photographer were very attentive, and it became a wonderful memory.

今までに見た事の無い、空一面の星空。波の音を聞きながらの写真撮影。とても楽しかったです。ガイドさんやカメラさんも丁寧な対応をして頂き、とても良い思い出になりました。

We participated as a family of four. Although we were not very strong, thanks to Kazuya's support, we were able to complete it successfully. In the end, I, as the dad, might have been the weakest one (laughs).

家族4人で参加しました。非力な我が家でしたが、カズヤさんのサポートあり無事完遂出来ました。最後はオヤジの私が一番非力だったかもしれません（笑）。

The explanation using a pointer and the distribution of binoculars to individuals were great. I got lost because I couldn't find the meeting place. Since it was held at night and it was dark, I couldn't see anything even when they mentioned a blue container. Being in a field in Ishigaki Island at night, I was honestly scared when they said that there might be habu snakes or other poisonous creatures, but that it was okay because they had set up nets. I was worried if someone was keeping watch. Also, when I arrived at the meeting place, I carelessly got out of the car, but later I thought it was reckless since I could have been bitten by a habu. I would like them to inform everyone not to get out of the car after explaining the dangers, even if they are the first to arrive.

ポインタ使っての説明や個人に双眼鏡を配布いただいての説明がありよかった。
現地集合場所がわからず迷ってしまった。
夜の開催で暗くて見えないので青いコンテナとか言われても見えない。
石垣島の畑で晩なので、ハブとか有毒生物が出てくる可能性がありネットを張ってるから大丈夫と現地で言われても正直怖かった。誰か見張ってくれてるか心配だった。また、現地集合で到着した際に安易に車の外に出てしまったが後で考えればハブに噛まれていたかもしれず軽率だったと思った。最初に到着しても危険性を説明した上で車外に出ないように周知して欲しい。

The weather was nice, and the day after the full moon made the moon very beautiful! Although there were fewer visible stars, I was able to see many stars using binoculars. The explanations were also easy to understand! It became a great memory. Thank you!

天気もよく、満月の次の日ということで月がとてもきれいでした！その分みえる星の数は少なかったですが、双眼鏡も使いながら沢山星をみられました。解説もわかりやすかったです！
よい思い出になりました。ありがとうございました！

We participated with my sister for the first time in Miyako Island! It seems that the previous day was a new moon, and we were able to see incredibly beautiful stars! We had a great time talking with a fun guy while taking pictures, and the photos turned out really beautiful, so we were very satisfied✨

On our way back, he recommended some restaurants and places to see for us since we had no plans for the next day. Thanks to that, we were able to enjoy delicious food and had a wonderful trip.

初めての宮古島で姉妹で参加しました！
前日が新月だったようで、すごく綺麗な星を見ることができました！
楽しいお兄さんとお話しながら撮っていただけて、写真もとても綺麗で大満足です✨

帰り際に、翌日がノープランだった私達に、おススメのご飯屋さんや見るべき場所など教えてくれました。そのおかげで美味しいご飯を食べることができ、楽しい旅行になりました

The staff who guided us were knowledgeable about various things and were wonderful. It started to rain heavily partway through the day, but it was an experience that reminded me of my childhood. As I entered the cave, I thought, "Is it really going to be like this?" and then an incredible view unfolded before me, which was moving. I felt that such an experience is hard to come by.

ガイドしてくださったスタッフの方もいろんな事をよく知ってて、ステキでした。
当日は途中から雨も強く降り始めましたが、子供の頃を思い出したような体験でした。洞窟はこんな所入って行くの～と思っていくと、すっごい景色が広がり、感動でした。こんな体験なかなか出来ないと思いました。

Flight was canceled due to weather can I please get my refund

It was my first time taking starry sky photos, and I was deeply moved by how beautifully they turned out! I felt a bit anxious walking down the dark path to the meeting point, but when I arrived, a friendly young man was waiting for us, which put me at ease. Once I got out of the car, the sky was filled with stars, and all my worries disappeared; it was truly breathtaking☆

Even though I hadn't thought about any poses, the young man gave various instructions, and we had a lot of fun during the shoot! The photos became wonderful memories♡ If I come to Miyako Island again, I would definitely want to do this again!! Highly recommended♡

初めての星空フォトでしたが、とてもステキに撮って頂いて感動しました！集合場所に行くまでが真っ暗の道を行くので少し不安がありましたが、場所に着いたら感じの良いお兄さんが待っていてくれて安心しました。そして、車から降りたら満点の星空が見え、それまでの不安が吹き飛び、感動でした☆
写真もポーズを全く考えていなかったにも関わらず、お兄さんがいろいろ指示を出してくれて楽しく撮影出来ました！思い出に残る写真になりました♡宮古島に来たらまた是非またお願いしたいです！！とてもオススメです♡

I was worried because the weather and cloud conditions can greatly affect the experience, but luckily I was able to see the best starry sky and take wonderful photos! The staff were also kind, and I had a great time!

天気や雲の状況が大きく左右されるので不安でしたが、運良く最高の星空が見れてステキな写真を撮っていただけました！
スタッフの方も親切でとても楽しかったです！

My first time in Miyako Island. I requested a stargazing photo tour on Kurima Island, which I had been curious about. They helped me come up with various poses, and I was able to get wonderful photos under the starry sky that I could never have taken myself. (They even added wings to some of the photos!) Thanks to them, I was able to create beautiful memories. Additionally, they provided me with tourist information about Miyako Island and Irabu Island, and I was able to visit the spots I wanted to see. Thank you very much.

初めての宮古島。気になっていた来間島での星空フォトツアーをお願いしました。
ポージングもいろいろと考えてくださり、満点の星空の下で、自分では撮れないような素敵な写真を撮ってもらえました。(羽根も描いていただきました！)
おかげさまで素敵な思い出を作ることができました。
また、宮古島や伊良部島の観光情報も教えてもらい、行きたかったスポットにも行くことができました。ありがとうございました。

I participated in late March, and I was first amazed by the perfect starry sky! It was a place on Miyako Island where the stars are particularly visible, and when I got out of the car after turning off the engine, I was momentarily stunned by how clearly I could see them! It felt like I was surrounded by stars. They used a special camera for the photos, taking about 30 seconds for the shutter, capturing images that you wouldn't normally be able to get. They took around 10 different shots and taught me various poses. On the way back, they kindly shared some hidden spots on the island, and they were friendly until the very end! I absolutely recommend it!

３月の下旬の参加でしたが、まず満点の星空に驚きました！宮古島の中でも特別に良く星が見える場所で、着いてから車のエンジンを切って外に出たら一瞬ぎょっとするほど見えました！星に周りを囲まれているような感じでした。撮影も専用のカメラで、シャッターに30秒ぐらい時間をかけて、普通では撮れない写真を撮ってくれます。10パターンくらい撮ってくれて色々ポーズも教えてくれました。帰りに島の穴場スポットを丁寧に教えてくれて、最後まで親切にしていただきました！絶対オススメです！

I was impressed that so many stars are visible and that they have names. It was fun to see the moon up close through the telescope. I had no idea you could see stars in Ishigaki Island. There was a poster at the restaurant where we had our meal, and since you can sign up on the day, we decided to go. I was able to get there by zooming in a lot on the navigation. I recommend going to the restroom before leaving the hotel since there are no restrooms available.

こんなに星って見えるし名前もあるんだと感心しました
望遠鏡で月が近くにあるように見えたので楽しかったです
石垣島で星を見る？全然知りませんでした。
食事をしたお店でポスーターがあって
当日申し込みができるので決めました
場所はナビをすごく拡大にして行けました
トイレが無いのでホテル出発前に必ず行くことをお勧めします