All Reviews for Okinawa Sightseeing Tours

This was my second bus tour on Ishigaki Island.

The weather wasn't great on the day, but we didn't get caught in the rain at all.

I chose the morning tour again because I thought it would be nice to have an interesting guide.

The tour route was as follows:

Gathering at Higashi Transportation Bus Terminal ⇒ Tour of Tōrin-ji Temple (view from the bus) ⇒ Tomb of the Chinese ⇒ Nagura Bay (view from the bus) ⇒ Kabira Park (you can ride a glass-bottom boat for a fee) ⇒ Yamabare Ranch and Poza's Table (lunch) ⇒ Yaeyama Palm Grove in Yonaha ⇒ Tamatorizaki Observatory ⇒ New Nannū Island Ishigaki Airport ⇒ Mangrove Forest of Miyara River (view from the bus) ⇒ Dispersal at Higashi Transportation Bus Terminal.

The tour lasted from 9:30 to about 14:00.

As always, the guide's stories were enjoyable, and they even sang at various points, so I was never bored.

We rode the glass-bottom boat at Kabira Bay, but unfortunately, due to rough seas that day, we couldn't go to the sea turtle point. However, the water was clear otherwise, and we were able to see sharks, so I had a good time.

For lunch, it was the same as before, a self-proclaimed mini hamburger made with Ishigaki beef (I’m not a big fan of hamburgers, so I wasn't too happy about it).

This tour allows you to visit various places without having to drive yourself, and it's great for families to enjoy together.

If I could be picky, I think it would be nice to have a few more routes to choose from for future visits.

二度目の石垣島島内バスツアーです。

当日はお天気が今一つでしたが、終始雨に降られる事もありませんてした。

今回も話しの面白いガイドさんが良いと思い、午前中のツアーにしました。

ツアーのルートは、以下の通り。

東運輸バスターミナル集合⇒桃林寺 （車窓）⇒唐人墓⇒名蔵湾（車窓）⇒川平公園（有料でグラスボートに乗れます）⇒ヤマバレ牧場・ポーザーおぱさんの食卓（昼食）⇒米原のヤエヤマヤシ林⇒玉取崎展望台⇒新・南ぬ島石垣空港⇒宮良川のヒルギ林 （車窓）⇒東運輸バスターミナル解散

9:30から約14:00までのツアーです。

相も変わらずガイドさんの話しは楽しいですし、所々でお歌も披露いただき、退屈する事はありませんでした。

川平湾でグラスボートに乗りましたが、この日は海がしけていた事もあり、ウミガメのポイントには行けず残念でしたが、それ以外では海も濁っておらず、シャークも見られたので、それなりに楽しめました。

昼食は前と変わらず、自称石垣牛のミニハンバーグ(笑)です（私はハンバーグが余り好きではないので嬉しくない）。

このツアー、自分で運転する事もなく各所を巡って貰え、家族でワイワイしながらで良いですよ。

贅沢を言うとあと何ルートかあると再訪した時に選択の幅が増えて良いかなぁって思います。

The last northern bus tour was to the Oishi Forest Mountain, so this time I decided to try the tour to Kouri Island.

The route is as follows:

Kouri Island ⇒ Tropical Dream Center ⇒ Okashi Goten ⇒ Manzamo ⇒ Ryukyu Village

I had the option of visiting the Churaumi Aquarium or the Tropical Dream Center, and I chose the Tropical Dream Center.

I have been to the Churaumi Aquarium several times in the past, and it tends to be crowded, making it difficult to enjoy the exhibits. Additionally, the dining areas are also busy, and given the time constraints of the tour, there’s a risk of not being able to eat.

So, I opted for the Tropical Dream Center.

In the end, it was a great choice. There were fewer people, and I enjoyed the rare tropical plants and fruits, as well as an insect exhibition.

I climbed the lookout point (a circular building) that was featured in the main tour photos, where I could see the entire Ocean Expo Park and enjoy the scenery.

There were really few people, and I could take my time viewing the exhibits without feeling rushed, and the dining area was also peaceful and not crowded.

However, I was a bit disappointed that there were limited menu options, as I wanted to try Okinawa soba.

I heard that you can eat it if you go to the Churaumi Aquarium, but it's far from the Tropical Dream Center.

The Tropical Dream Center left a lasting impression on me, and it was unexpectedly good.

The tour felt more like a central bus tour than a northern bus tour, to be honest.

I hardly went to the north (laughs).

前回の北部バスツアーは、大石林山のツアーだったので、今度は、古宇利島のツアーにしてみました。

ルートは以下の通り。

古宇利島⇒熱帯ドリームセンター⇒御菓子御殿⇒万座毛⇒琉球村

熱帯ドリームセンターは、美ら海水族館との選択で、私は、熱帯ドリームセンターを選択した次第です。

美ら海水族館は、過去に数回行った事がありますし、人も多く混雑していて落ち着いてみている事が出来ないですし、食事場所も混雑している上にツアーの時間的な制約もありますので、食べられないリスクもあります。

と言う訳で熱帯ドリームセンターの選択をしました。

結果的に大正解で、人も少なく珍しい熱帯植物や果実、また、昆虫展もあったので、大分楽しめました。

ツアーのメイン写真に使われていた遠見台（円形状の建物）にも登り、海浜博公園全体が見通せ、景観を楽しみました。

本当に人が少なく、展示物もゆっくり観ることも出来、食事場所も混雑とは無縁でゆったりと出来ました。

ただ、沖縄そばとか食べたかったので、メニューの選択肢が少なかったのが残念です。

美ら海水族館の方に行けば、食べられるそうですが、熱帯ドリームセンターからは遠いですからね。

ツアーで記憶に残ったのがこの熱帯ドリームセンターで、思いの外良かったです。

ツアーは、北部バスツアーと言うよりは、中部バスツアーと言った方が正確なのかなぁ。

北部にはほぼ行ってない(笑)。

This time, I chose the bus tour in southern Okinawa again, which was great last time.

Since I had participated once before, I understood the flow of the tour and was able to manage the time at each sightseeing spot well, allowing me to enjoy the tour thoroughly.

I revisited Seifa Utaki, and it was still a mystical place. The weather was nice, making it even more humid.

I arrived before the entrance time, so there was a bit of a wait, but they had a fan with a water hose that sprayed mist, which was nice because it was hot, but it helped cool us down a bit.

At Okinawa World, we entered the limestone cave. The guide mentioned, "It's not that cool," but it was definitely much cooler than outside, and we could enjoy both the scenery and the coolness.

Additionally, the girls enjoyed taking commemorative photos in traditional Ryukyu clothing.

I think it made for a great memory.

Overall, the price was reasonable, and although the entrance fee for Okinawa World is an additional personal expense, the content was enjoyable enough.

今回も前回良かった沖縄南部バスツアーを選択しました。

一度参加しているので、ツアーの行動の勝手も分かっているので、各所の見所の時間配分もちゃんと出来ツアーを十分に楽しめました。

再訪したせいふぁ～うたき（斎場御嶽）ですが、やはり神秘的な所で、天気も良かったので益々じめっとしていました。

入場時間前に到着していたので、少し待ち時間がありましたが、扇風機に水のホースが付いたもので、ミストをまいて貰えたので、暑かったですが、それなりに涼めて良かった。

沖縄ワールドでは、鍾乳洞に入り、ガイドさんが「それ程涼しくはないですよ」って言ってはいましたが、やはり外気より大分温度が低く、十分な景観と涼むことができました。

また、女子達は、琉装を着て記念撮影を楽しんでいました。

良い記念になったと思います。

全体的に料金もリーズナブルで、別途、沖縄ワールドの入場料は、個人負担ですが、十分楽しめる内容です。

The weather was great, so I really enjoyed myself. The bus guide's attentiveness was wonderful, and the interesting stories unique to Okinawa made the bus ride enjoyable without any boredom. Since it was my first trip to Okinawa, I had a lot of fun on this packed tour.

お天気が良かったのでとても満喫できました
バスガイドさんの気配りが素晴らしく、沖縄ならでは興味あるお話も楽しくバスの中も退屈せずに済みました
沖縄旅行が初めてだったので、この盛りだくさんのツアーはとても楽しめました

A tour that allows you to visit both Sefa Utaki and Okinawa World at once! It's a great deal, and the guide's detailed explanations are worth more than the price, so I highly recommend it!

斎場御嶽とおきなわワールドをいっぺんにまわれるツアー！、お得なのに、ガイドさんのマメな説明がお値段以上なので、お勧めです！

I arrived at the airport for a solo trip from Osaka and signed up for the daytime tour on the same day. The female guide's explanations were precise, and she shared many interesting stories that I found engaging.

大阪からの一人旅で空港に着いてから昼のコースがあったので当日申込。女性ガイドさんの説明が的確で興味深い話が多く関心しました。

I signed up for a round-trip ferry and water buffalo cart tour. It's overwhelmingly more economical than purchasing separately. The water buffalo tour was well-guided, and above all, it was a special experience to leisurely explore the streets of Taketomi Island while enjoying the scenery from the cart. Be sure to sit at the front of the water buffalo cart! If you sit at the back, the buffalo will be far away, and it will be hard to hear the explanations.

フェリー往復と水牛車観光のツアーに申し込みました。
別々に購入するよりも圧倒的にお得です。
水牛観光はガイドさんの説明も上手で、なによりも竹富島の街並みを眺めながら水牛車でゆっくりと観光できるのは特別な時間でした。
水牛車には必ず前方に乗ってください！後方だと水牛が遠く、説明も聞きづらいです。

The super strong water buffalo can pull a cart with about 20 people. This time, I got to ride on a water buffalo named A-pa-kun! Its body was large and impressive, but it had big, round eyes and was very calm and adorable. The guide's performance on the sanshin was also wonderful. Additionally, the explanation about Taketomi Island was very informative! The townscape had a distinct Okinawan charm, and I was able to enjoy a relaxing time. I definitely want to participate again!

20人前後の人が乗った車を引くことができる超力もちの水牛さん。今回はアーパーくんという水牛の車に乗せてもらいました!体は大きくて迫力があるけれど、目がクリクリで大人しくてとても可愛かったです(^^)ガイドさんの三線の弾き語りも素晴らしかったです。また、竹富島についての説明もとても勉強になりました！
街並みも沖縄らしさがあり、のんびりとした時間が過ごせました。
ぜひまた参加したいと思います!!

Overall, it was an enjoyable trip. We had chance to see many nice places. The scenery was very nice at the place we had lunch.
The pineapple garden was really nice but we could have spent more time there. 40 minutes was not enough to explore the garden and do shopping. Unfortunately, we had to wait for a family for 25 minutes even though it stated that people who didn't arrive on time needed to go to the next destination by themselves.
Aquarium was good as well.

I suddenly had a business trip to Naha, and feeling frustrated, I decided to book a hotel on my own and enjoy a day by myself the next day. However, since I can't drive and it's hot, I was wondering what to do when I saw this tour that I had wanted to try for a while, so I quickly made a reservation.

There weren't any other women participating alone, but there were a few men who were also attending alone, and I had no problem enjoying myself. I especially recommend the Gyokusendo Cave. Being in nature and soaking in the negative ions blew away the fatigue from work.

仕事で急に那覇出張になり、くやしいので自力でホテル取って、翌日1日一人で楽しもうと思っていました。とはいえ車運転できないし暑いしどうしようかと思っていた時にこのツアーを見て前から行ってみたかったので早速予約。
女性1人参加は他にはおられませんでしたが、男性1人参加の方もちらほら居てなんら問題なく楽しむ事ができました。特にガンガラーの谷はすごくオススメです。自然に触れてマイナスイオン浴びれて仕事の疲れも吹き飛びました。

- In addition to the Churaumi Aquarium, we visited four other locations, and since all participants happened to be Japanese, we were able to stick to the schedule and had plenty of time at each place.
- Our veteran bus guide sang beautiful island songs using a shamisen and Okinawan castanets in the quiet bus.
- Last time, I also used a rental car and visited similar places, but this time I didn't have to worry about finding parking, and we were able to enjoy all five locations with a good time allocation and at a relaxed pace.

・美ら海水族館のほか4箇所に寄ったが、偶々参加者全員日本人だった為、集合が時間厳守で其々の場所で余裕があった。
・ベテランバスガイドさんが静かな車内で、三味線や沖縄のカスタネットを使い綺麗な声で島人の唄などを唄ってくれた。
・前回もレンタカーを使い、同じような処を観光したが駐車場を探したりせずに済み、全5箇所の時間配分良くゆったりと堪能出来た。

Recently, my travel pattern at beach resorts has been to tackle various experiential optional activities first, and then do the classic sightseeing on the last day. For this reason, this regular sightseeing bus was a great choice. The guide's stories and songs were excellent, and we didn't miss any of the famous landmarks. For lunch, we had a set meal with Ishigaki beef hamburger at a café. We arrived at the airport around 1:30 as planned. At this price, I would give it a perfect score of 100 points.

最近のビーチリゾートでの旅行パターンは、
バンバンと体験型オプショナルをこなしてから、
最終日に定番観光をすることにしています。
このため、この定期観光バスは大正解でした。
ガイドさんの話・歌は上手いし、名所・旧跡は
全て外さず、昼食もCAFEで石垣牛？ハンバーグ
のセット。予定どおり1：30頃に空港着。
これでこの金額なら100点満点です。

Cape Hedo and the Great Stone Forest are far from Naha and difficult to visit individually, so I was very satisfied with the tour bus that took us around. Since the tour is mainly free time, there's absolutely no problem participating alone!

辺戸岬や大石林山は那覇からは遠く個人では行きにくい場所なのでツアーバスで巡れてとても満足です。自由行動が基本なので１人参加でも全く問題無し！

It was a great tour for someone like me who doesn't have a rental car. The price was also cheap! It's a shame the weather was bad. I would like to participate again.

レンタカーがない自分にはありがたいツアー内容でした。値段も安い！
天気が悪かったのが残念。
また参加したいです。

The glass boat was new and looked beautiful, and the water buffalo were very cute; I felt relaxed while listening to their songs. I had a lot of fun for this price. The transition from the glass boat to the water buffalo cart was very smooth. Thank you very much!

グラスボートも、最新で綺麗に見え、水牛はとってもかわいく歌を聞きながら癒されました。
このお値段でたっぷり楽しめました。
グラスボートから水牛車までもとってもスムーズに案内していただきました。ありがとうございました❗❗

The guide was thorough and provided a great service, showcasing Okinawan songs and dances. The course was well-organized, highlighting the key attractions and was definitely worth it.

ガイドも手抜きなく又、沖縄の唄や踊りを披露してくれサービス満点でした。
コースも見どころを上手くまとめていて値打ちあり。

My first Segway experience. I learned a lot about the trees and animals in Bannai Park during the tour. It was a quick two hours. I will come again!

初セグウェイ。バンナ公園の木々や動物など、ツアー中にいろいろ教えてくれました。あっという間の2時間。また来ます！

I enjoyed the performance that the guide creatively put together. More than that, the casual conversation felt fresh to someone from outside the prefecture, and I felt like I was able to experience Okinawan culture, which was wonderful. Thank you very much.

ガイドさんが工夫をこらしたパフォーマンスで楽しめました。それ以上に世間話が県外の小生には新鮮で沖縄の文化に触れた気がしてとっても良かったです。ありがとうございました。

The meeting place was hard to find. The bus didn't arrive until the last minute. The seats were reserved. The itinerary progressed almost on time, and the guide's instructions were good; the ride was enjoyable. It rained in the afternoon, so the weather wasn't favorable, but it was very good for bus travel. I would like to use this service again if I have the opportunity. Thank you for your assistance.

集合場所がわかりにくかった。バスはギリギリにならないと来なかった。席は指定席でした。ほぼ時間通りに行程が進み、ガイドさんの案内も良く、車中は楽しかったです。午後から雨で天候には恵まれませんでしたが、バス移動のため大変良かったです。また、機会があれば利用したいと思います。お世話になりました。

The half-day bus tour was much cheaper than a taxi, and I was very satisfied. Visiting Sefa Utaki and Okinawa World for 1,700 yen was a great deal. It was a bit hot, but they took me to the airport, which was fantastic.

半日のバスツアーでタクシーより全然安くて大満足でした。斎場御嶽にいって、沖縄ワールドで1700円はお得です。少し暑かったけど、空港まで送ってくれて最高でした。

I was able to efficiently visit the attractions of the islands. We crossed to Yubu Island on a water buffalo, but water flowed into the seats, so I recommend participating with shoes that can get wet. The water buffalo was very cute (*^^*). On Taketomi Island, I chose the cycling plan. I went to look for star sand, but it seemed like many had already been collected, so I couldn't find as much as I expected (^^; Also, I got lost on the way back to the bicycle rental shop and was worried about making it back in time for the meeting, so I think those who are not confident in their sense of direction should allow extra time on the way back. It was a very enjoyable tour!

効率よく、島々の見所を観光できました。由布島まで水牛に乗って渡るのですが、水が座席にまで流れ込んできますので濡れてもいい靴での参加をオススメします。水牛がとっても可愛かったです(*^^*)竹富島ではサイクリングプランを選択しました。星の砂を探しに行ったのですが、もうたくさん拾われてしまったのか、思ったよりも見つかりませんでした(^^;また、自転車レンタル店舗へ戻るまでの道に迷い、集合に間に合うか焦ってしまったので、方向感覚に自信の無い肩は帰り道は時間に余裕を持って行動した方がいいと思います。とても楽しいツアーでした！

Since we didn't have much time, we chose a relatively quick tour. On the glass boat, we listened to explanations about the fish and coral while enjoying the view. We rode a water buffalo and explored the main street of Taketomi Island, and finally spent a little time at the beach. If we had arranged everything individually, it would have taken much longer, but since it was all set up, the transitions from the water buffalo to the bus were smooth. It was just as I expected, and it met my goals, so I'm satisfied. If you want to fully enjoy it, I think it's better to take your time and go at your own pace.

時間もなかったので、わりとさっと回れるツアーを選びました。ｸﾞﾗｽﾎﾞｰﾄでは魚やさんごの説明ききつつ、見て、水牛にのり竹富島の中心街をめぐり、最後にビーチでちょっと時間。個別に手配して回るともっと時間かかったと思いますが、セットになっていたのでベルトコンベアー式に水牛からバスなどスムーズでした。まあ思っていた通りで、目的通りなのでいいです。しっかり満喫したいなら時間をとって自分たちのペースで回ればいいと思います。

I participated alone, but I was able to enjoy sightseeing comfortably on a large tour bus. The tour guide taught us various things about Okinawa and even sang Okinawan folk songs, making for a fun time. I'm really glad I joined.

１人参加でしたが、大きな観光バスでゆったり観光出来ました。
添乗員さんが沖縄について色々教えてくれたり、沖縄民謡を歌ってくれたりと、楽しい時間を過ごす事が出来ました。
参加して本当に良かったです。

The Nakama River Mangrove Cruise features an open sightseeing boat, and the tropical river and sea breezes felt wonderful. The water buffalo cart on Yufu Island brought smiles and happiness to the faces of the guests. The water buffalo worked hard to cross the sea. Renting a bicycle on Taketomi Island was hot, but I was able to directly feel the atmosphere of the village. However, be cautious of traffic accidents, as light vehicles can come out of intersections quite suddenly.

仲間川マングローブクルーズは、オープンの観光船で、熱帯の川風、海風が気持ちがよかった。
由布島の水牛車は、お客さんの顔はハッピーという笑顔があふれてました。
水牛が頑張って海を渡ってゆきました。
竹富島のレンタサイクル。暑かったが、村の雰囲気を肌に直に感じることができました。ただし、交通事故要注意。交差点から軽四が勢いよく出てきたりする・・

I wanted to visit Daishi Forest Mountain, but since I'm not good at driving, I chose this tour. I was very satisfied with the result.

大石林山に行ってみたく、しかし運転が苦手だったためこのツアーを選択しました。
結果とても満足できました。

After arriving at Taketomi Island, we first took a bus for a tour around the island. After visiting two beaches, we arrived at the Taketomi Tourist Center. We took a ride on a water buffalo, but it seemed to have a mind of its own, which took quite a bit of time (laughs). The weather wasn't great, but we still had a decent time.

竹富島についた後、まずはバスで島内観光
ビーチを２か所回った後、竹富観光センターに到着
水牛で一回りしましたが、乗った水牛が気分屋らしくかなり時間がかかりました（笑）
天気はあまりよくなかったですが、まあまあ楽しめました。

I participated alone, but I had a great time. Since I'm not familiar with the geography of Okinawa, I thought it would be difficult to visit both Sefa Utaki and the Gangala Valley on my own, but the bus tour made it very easy to get there. Both places were mystical and really wonderful.

1人での参加でしたがとても満喫できました。
沖縄の地理に詳しくないので、斎場御嶽もガンガラーの谷も自分で行くのは難しいと思っていたのですが、バスツアーだったためとても楽に行くことができました。
両方とも神秘的でとても良かったです。

I think it was great to do sightseeing by bus from the resort in one day. However, there wasn't enough time at Pineapple Park. The bus driver was also very nice. Last time, on another tour, the guide shared various interesting tidbits, but this time the guide felt like they were just reading from a script, which was disappointing.

１日でリゾート地からバスでの観光で良かったと思います。パイナップルパークの時間が足りませんでしたが。バスの運転手さんも感じが良かったです。
前回他のツアーでガイドさんがいろいろなマメ情報も教えてもらえたのですが、今回は原稿そのままの棒読みの感じのガイドさんで、それだけが残念でした。

I participated in the afternoon tour.
It's a perfect itinerary for those visiting Ishigaki Island for the first time or looking to fill their time.

午後ツアーに参加しました。
初めて石垣島を訪れる方や時間埋め合わせで利用するには丁度よい行程です。

It was my first time on Ishigaki Island.
I was able to spend a satisfying day.
If the weather had been good, I would have been very satisfied (laughs).
Even participating alone, I could stroll around without any stress.

初石垣島でした。
満足できる１日を過ごせられました。
天気が良ければ大満足でしたが(笑)
１人参加でも全然気楽に散策できます。