All Reviews for Okinawa Sightseeing Tours

On the day of our return, the half-day tour was just perfect (it was helpful to be dropped off at the airport). All the places we wanted to visit were included, and with the guide's enjoyable explanations, it was very easy to understand. We could enjoy it without feeling rushed, even with small children. The shamisen experience was also a great first for the little ones. The lunch was luxurious and delicious. I highly recommend it!

帰りの日に、ちょうど良かった半日観光(空港で下ろしてもらえて助かりました)
行きたい所全て、組み込まれていてガイドさんの楽しい説明付きで…とてもわかりやすく小さい子供とでも、時間に焦らず楽しめました。三味線も幼い子供には初めてで良い経験になりました。
お昼ご飯も、豪華で美味しかったです
お薦めです！

The tourist spots are "Sefa Utaki," "Okinawa World or Shinbaru Beach," and "Himeyuri Monument." After the tour, you will be taken to Naha Airport or Kencho-mae. I went to Shinbaru Beach, where I was able to relax on the beach and also stop by a café, spending a leisurely time. During the ride, the guide provided thorough explanations about the tourist spots and the southern part of Okinawa, and I was guided in a positive way, allowing me to have a meaningful experience. On the day of my return, it was quite difficult to pass the time, but I was glad to have participated in this tour.

観光場所は『斎場御嶽』、『おきなわワールド OR 新原ビーチ』、『ひめゆりの塔』です。
観光後は那覇空港もしくは、県庁前まで送ってくれます。
私は、新原ビーチに行きましたがビーチでのんびりできてカフェにも寄れてゆっくりと過ごせました。車内ではガイドさんによる観光場所や沖縄南部の説明などもしっかりあり、いい方に案内して頂いて有意義な時間を過ごせました。
帰りの日はなかなか時間を潰すのが難しいですが、このツアーに参加できて良かったです。

The handsome bus driver provided excellent service and was a fun guide. Thanks to him, we had an enjoyable day. The itinerary was well-rounded, and I felt a bit guilty that the aquarium tickets were included in the tour price. He kindly answered all our questions. My friends who joined me were also satisfied. Thank you very much!

イケメンのバス運転手さん。サービス満点、楽しいガイドさん。
おかげさまで楽しい一日を過ごす事ができました。内容も充実していて、水族館のチケットまでツワー料金に含まれて、申し訳ない気持ちでした。質問にも丁寧に教えていただきました。同行した友人も満足していました。本当にありがとうございました。

You can visit quickly and at a low cost. However, there are separate admission fees for each facility. The Himeyuri Tower museum is very moving.

短い時間でサラッと見学するのに低コストで行けます。但し、各施設で別途入場料がかかります。ひめゆりの塔の資料館は泣けてきます。

Since I chose the places I wanted to go and participated in the tour, it was neither particularly good nor bad in terms of reaching the destination. However, if there was a tour guide, I would have appreciated a bit more detailed information. For example, it would have been nice to know how many minutes it would take to the next destination or if there would be a restroom break. Also, although this isn't the organizer's responsibility, there were always some Chinese participants who arrived late to the meeting time, which cut into the sightseeing time for all the other participants at the next destination. I thought that was a bit unfair. Well, I suppose it can't be helped.

元々行きたい場所を自分で選択しツアーに参加したわけなので、目的地に行けたという意味では可もなく不可もなくです。
ただ添乗員さんが居るならもう少し詳しい説明があっても良かったかな。
例えば、次の目的地まではあと○○分くらいです、とか、トイレ休憩あります、とか。
あとこれは主催者側の責任じゃないけど必ず集合時間に遅れてくる中国人の方がいて、その為に他の参加者全員の次の目的地での観光時間を削られるってどうなの？と思いました。
まぁ仕方ない事でしょうけど。

I love Okinawa and have visited many times, but this time the guide was truly the best. The Okinawan songs and the storytelling (the way they embodied the characters with joy, anger, and sadness was just amazing). On top of that, they wore traditional costumes and sang while dancing, which captivated us and made for a wonderful day. We learned how to move our hands while dancing and enjoyed dancing together at Ryukyu Village. I was also able to take a photo with my 92-year-old grandmother. Four friends came to Okinawa to celebrate our 50-year friendship since high school, and it became the best memory. Everyone was very satisfied, and we talked about coming back again. Thank you so much, guide!

沖縄が大好きで、何回も来ているんですが、今回のガイドさん本当に最高でした。
沖縄の歌や紙芝居（その語り方、人物になりきって喜怒哀楽、本当に最高でした）
その上、民族衣装を着、踊りながら歌い、見ている私達も引き込まれてしまい、アット言う間
の一日でした。踊りの手の動ごかし方を教わり、琉球村では一緒に踊り楽しんで来ました。
92歳のおばーと一緒に写真を撮る事も出来ました。
友達４人、高校の時知り合って５０年の記念として沖縄に来て、最高の記念になりました。
皆、大満足の日々で又来ようと話しました。
本当にガイドさん、どうも有難うございました。

I was waiting for the pickup at the hotel, but after 10 minutes, it still hadn't arrived, so I called the local travel agency. They seemed flustered and said, "We'll be there in about 10 minutes." The bus arrived a little over 10 minutes later, and an older male guide came to greet us, but it turned out that my reservation had not been received. As a result, our planned 9:20 start was delayed by 30 minutes, and I believe it inconvenienced the other guests as well.

However, the older guide's smooth talking and live sanshin music made the ride enjoyable, and Kabira Bay was beautiful. The meal was also satisfying, so the content of the tour was very good.

ホテルで迎車を待っていたが10分経っても来ないので現地旅行社に電話したところ、慌てている感じで「10分程度で迎えに行きます」との回答だった。10分余りでバスが到着、おじさんガイドが迎えに出てきてくれたが、ここで当方の申込が届いていなかったことが判明した。結局9時20分スタート予定が30分遅れとなってしまい、また同行の他のお客さん達にも迷惑がかかったことと思う。
おじさんガイドのこなれたしゃべりと生の三線で楽しく車内を過ごせたし、川平湾は美しく食事も満足のいくもので、ツアーの内容はとても良かったです。

I was thinking of transferring buses to get around, but I discovered a tour that allows me to enjoy the explanations of each landmark while also accommodating a trip to the airport. It's amazing to be able to explore various places without worrying about time or carrying luggage. Additionally, the tour guide shared some funny stories and played Okinawan folk songs on the shamisen, which made the travel experience even more memorable.

バスを乗り継いで回ろうかと思っていましたが、各名所の説明を聞かないと解らないのと空港への行くことを両立できるツアーがあることを発見。荷物も持たず各地を時間を気にせず気楽に回れるなんて最高。
またツアーガイドのおじさんの面白い話と三味線で八重山民謡も聞かせてもらったので、旅行の実感もひとしお。

Last day of my trip to Okinawa. My flight was at 2:30 PM, but I was able to be taken to the airport at 1 PM, and we also visited the Sefa Utaki, which was very reasonable, so I was glad to book this tour.

There were a couple of meeting points, and I was a bit anxious because some people arrived late. However, the guide was very attentive, repeatedly assuring us, "We will arrive at the airport by 1 PM! We will arrive at the airport by 1 PM!" which gave me a sense of relief.

At Sefa Utaki, we watched an explanatory DVD before having free time. It is said to be a very sacred place, so we were quite solemn. I did take some photos, though.

Next was Gyokusendo Cave. It was my first time visiting a limestone cave, and it was quite large, taking about 30 minutes to walk through. I returned to the entrance without checking out the various fruit gardens and souvenir shops above ground, just in time for the meeting. I felt a bit it was a waste to pay over 1,000 yen for the entrance fee. I wish I had a bit more time.

After that, we visited the Himeyuri Monument. It seems to be the season for school trips now, as there were many high school students, and it was quite crowded. I enjoyed some tea and purple sweet potato tart at a nearby souvenir shop before heading to the airport.

We wrapped up right on time at 1 PM. I was able to board my flight without any issues. On the last day, due to the awkward flight time, I definitely wouldn't have been able to do so much sightseeing on my own. I'm really glad I booked this tour. Thank you very much!

沖縄旅行最終日。２時半の飛行機だったのですが、１時に空港に送って頂けて、斎場御嶽も行けて、かつリーズナブルなので、これ幸いと申し込みました。
２カ所ほど集合場所がありましたが、遅れてきた人が居たため、少し遅れるかな？と少しハラハラ。ですが、空港で降りる人が居ると分かっているためか、ガイドさんが凄い気にしてくれて、「１時には空港には着きますから！１時には空港には着きますから！」と何度も仰っていただいて、安心感。
斎場御嶽は、解説のＤＶＤを見てから自由行動です。とても神聖な場所らしく、厳粛に。写真撮っちゃいましたけど。
次は玉泉洞。初めて鍾乳洞に行きましたが、結構大きくて、徒歩３０分。そのまま地上に色々あるフルーツ園、お土産屋等、一切見ずに入口まで戻って集合時間です。入園料千円以上出して、ちょっと勿体なかったかも。もう少し時間欲しかったなぁ。
後は、ひめゆりの塔。今は修学旅行の季節でしょうか。いっぱい高校生が居て、ごったがえしてました。隣のお土産屋でお茶と紅イモタルトを頂いて、空港へ。
解散時間はバッチリ１３時。無事、飛行機に乗れました。最終日、中途半端なフライト時間のため、個人では絶対こんなに観光できませんでした。申し込んでよかった。ありがとうございました。

Ishigaki Island has many rental car companies, and they often provide shuttle services to hotels, with spacious hotel parking available. Among the many options for local tours, Dream Tourism offers shuttle services even in resort areas if you stay at designated hotels, which is great for families with children! If you plan well, you can do some sightseeing in the city after arriving in Ishigaki Island and then return. Since I had various activities planned on Taketomi Island, it was helpful to be able to leave the stroller at the island counter. My child loves vehicles, so we took many modes of transportation: bus → boat → glass-bottom boat → van → ox cart → bicycle → bus → boat → bus, and we were satisfied with the beautiful sea, fish, and the warmth of the people. If you don't rent a car, I recommend Dream Tourism. Depending on the time, there may be waiting periods, so it's good to adjust the arrival time of the tour shuttle bus to the port and the departure time. I chose the 9:20 departure, which was about 15 minutes from the port arrival to the boat departure.

石垣島はレンタカー会社が多く、ホテルまでレンタカー会社が送迎してくれたり、ホテルの駐車場も広かったりするので、現地集合現地解散が多い中、ドリーム観光さんは、指定ホテルならリゾート地区でも送迎ありなのが子連れには嬉しいです！うまく調整すれば帰りは石垣島着いてから市街地観光して、戻ることが出来ます。竹富島は色々動く予定だったので、離島のカウンターでベビーカー預けられて助かりました。乗り物好きな子なので、バス→船→グラスボート→バン→牛車→自転車→バス→船→バスと沢山乗り物に乗り、綺麗な海、魚、牛、人の温かさに触れ満足です。レンタカー借りない日ならドリーム観光おすすめです。時間によっては待ち時間も出るので、ツアーの送迎バスの港への到着時間、出航時間を調整すると良いです。私は港着から船発まで15分くらいの9:20発にしました。

I was able to make good use of the morning on the day I returned on the afternoon flight. We visited Sefa Utaki, then went to Gyokusendo (Okinawa World), and finally the Himeyuri Monument, before being dropped off at the airport. The stories from our veteran guide, N, were interesting, and I was never bored during the trip. I think it offers great value for the price.

午後の便で帰る日の午前中を有効活用できました。
斎場御嶽⇒玉泉洞（おきなわワールド）⇒ひめゆりの塔を廻り、最後は空港で降ろしてもらえました。
ベテランガイドのNさんの話が面白くて、道中もまったく飽きません。
かなりコスパが高いと思いますよ。

There was no guidance from the departure hotel, and I was just quietly looking out the window. Guidance began around the last hotel for pickup, but I was still bored in Naha City, which was frustrating.

出発ホテルから案内がなく静かにただ車窓を眺めるだけの状態であった。
ピックアップの最後のホテル辺りからは案内が始まったが、那覇市内では暇な状態が続き不満だった。

I think it's a great tour. I would like to see other tours created around the same time. It was really good, so thank you very much.

いいツアーだと思います。同じような時間帯で他のツアーも作って欲しいです。本当に良かったので宜しくお願い致します。

It was a trip with two elderly people, but we felt at ease as they came to pick us up at the hotel. The tour guide was very pleasant and played the sanshin, allowing us to enjoy the tropical atmosphere and create wonderful memories. We had plenty of time and were guided slowly, so we elderly travelers were not tired and were able to have a fun day. I would like to use this service again.

高齢者が二人の旅でしたが、ホテルまで迎えに来てくれましたので安心していました。
またこのツアーの添乗員が大変感じの良い方で三線をひいてくれて南国の気分を味わえて
良い思い出をできました。時間的に余裕があり、ゆっくりと案内して頂き私たち高齢者も
疲れもなく楽しい１日を過ごすことが出来ました。また利用したいです。

I took the morning flight to Taketomi Island. After a short bus ride, I explored the island by renting a bicycle. I chose a bike with a seat for children. The weather was nice, there were few people, and I made some wonderful memories.

朝の便で竹富島へ。バスで少し移動した後レンタルサイクルで島巡りへ。自転車は子供向けの座席がついたものをチョイス。
天気もよく、人も少なく、とてもよい思い出が出来ました。

I went with a friend. Although we made a reservation the day before, they handled it smoothly, which was great.

We got to try water buffalo and rent bicycles, but the reception was crowded. The gift of star sand was a nice surprise, and I was really happy about it!

The weather was nice, and it was great to relax!

友達と二人で行きました等
前日予約でしたが
スムーズに対応してもらえてよかったです

水牛、レンタサイクルでやらせてもらいましたが
受付が混んでいました
星の砂のプレゼントはらら
嬉しかったです(^^)

天気もよく
ゆったりできてよかったです！

On the second day of my first trip to Okinawa, I used this tour bus. At first, the guide was friendly and it felt okay, but when we moved to the Churaumi Aquarium, the guide suddenly stopped in front of the entrance, handed a flag to my friend who doesn't understand much English or Japanese, said something, and then proceeded to the ticket booth. Later, when I realized and entered with my friend and everyone else, the guide gave me a look that seemed to say, "Didn't I tell you to wait?" and said, "Who decided to do it? Ok fine, never mind," which really annoyed me. I don't understand. After all, I didn't come here for work, and even if something went wrong, aren't we customers? I don't think we should be treated that way... It was truly disappointing, especially for a tour bus trip. I'm sorry, but I can't recommend it.

初沖縄の２日目にこちらのツアーバスを利用させて頂きました。最初は普通に親切に案内して下さりまあまあよかった感じだけど、ついスケジュールが美ら海水族館に移り、入り口前に連れられたら、急に添乗員が立ち止まり、あまり英語・日本語の分かんない友人に旗を渡し、なんとか言った後そのまま切符売り場へ進んだ。後から私が気付き友人と皆と一緒に入ったら、添乗員に"待てって言ったんだろう"と言わんばかりの顔をされながら、"Who decided to do it? Ok fine,never mind"って言われてマジでムカつく。わけわかんない。大体、こっち仕事しに来た訳じゃないし、それに例え何か悪いことしたとしても、一応客さんじゃないの？そういう風に対応されることはないはずじゃないかと....。せっかくのツアーバス旅なのに、誠に残念でした。オススメできずすみません。

This was my second visit to Ishigaki Island for diving, following last year. Since I explored various tourist spots last year, I decided to dedicate the extra time to activities this year, and I found this tour! Although I had seen it on TV and at events, I had never actually experienced it, so I was really looking forward to it.

The forecast predicted rain for the day, but luckily it turned sunny and hot! I was told that if it had rained, they would have had to cancel due to slippery conditions, so I was glad it was clear!

We started with about 30 minutes of practice together. I was a bit anxious about riding the Segway for the first time, but our encouraging guide helped everyone master it quickly. Any initial worries disappeared, and we enjoyed the practice! Now, off to the Banna Forest!

Once we hit the course, we felt the refreshing wind as we zoomed along on the Segway! At various points, we listened to explanations about plants and insects, took photos at scenic spots, and had breaks to avoid fatigue. During the break, we enjoyed some tea and rice crackers, which were delicious! By the second half, everyone had gotten used to the Segway, picking up speed and maneuvering freely. At the end, we had some free time on the grass at the starting point, and everyone was having fun riding around.

Hmm, I want a Segway!!! Even if that's not possible, it would be great if we could ride them easily in more places.

The two hours flew by, and I was completely satisfied! I hope to visit again next time!

　昨年に続きダイビングの為に訪れた２度目の石垣島。昨年はいろいろと島の観光地を巡ったため今年は余った時間をアクティビティに当てようということで見つけたのがこのツアー！！テレビやイベントなどで見かけたことはあっても実際触れることはなかったので凄く楽しみでした。
　当日雨の予報でしたが、運良く晴れになり日差しが暑いぐらいに...雨だったら滑って危ないので中止にするところでしたって言われたので晴れて良かった～！
　始めの30分程度はみんなで練習。初めて乗るセグウェイに少し不安でしたが褒め上手なガイドさんにのせられてみんなどんどん運転をマスターできました。はじめの不安など無かったように楽しんで練習終了！！さあ、いよいよバンナの森に出発！
　コースに出ると風を気持ちよく感じながらセグウェイで疾走！途中いろいろなポイントで植物や昆虫の説明を聞き、景色のいいところで写真も撮ってもらい、疲れないように休憩を挟んでくれました。休憩ではお茶と煎餅をいただきましたがとてもおいしかったですよ！後半はみんなセグウェイにも慣れてきてスピードも出し自由に操れるようになってましたね。最後はスタート地点の芝生の上での自由行動みんな思い思いにセグウェイ操ってました。
　う～んセグウェイ欲しい！！！　それは無理だとしても、もっともっといろいろな場所で手軽に乗れるようになるといいですよね。
　あっという間の2時間でしたが大満足できました！！ぜひ次の機会にも訪れた時はよろしくお願いしますね。
　

With the new bus and only eight passengers, I felt a bit sorry. The guide was a veteran and very good at storytelling. We had plenty of time at the aquarium, which was great.

新しいバスで、たった８人の乗客なので、申し訳ないでした。ガイドさんがベテランでとても話の上手なかたでした。水族館もたくさん時間があって、よかったです。

On the last day, while I was thinking about what to do after returning the rental car, I found this tour and signed up. I rarely have the opportunity to visit the southern part, and this was my first time visiting all these places. The atmosphere at Sefa Utaki was solemn and mystical, which was wonderful, and the view from the window of the seaside café I chose on Course B was like a postcard picture—it was the best!

最終日でレンタカーも返却してどうしようかな～と思ってるときにこのツアーを見つけて申し込みました。南部はなかなか行く機会がなく今回初めて訪れる所ばかりでした。斎場御嶽も厳かで神秘的な雰囲気で良かったし、Bコースで選んだ海辺のカフェの窓から見る景色はまるで絵葉書の写真みたいで最高でした。

On my first trip with my girlfriend, we went to Ishigaki Island. We joined this tour because we could experience the Segway, which has been a hot topic recently on TV. Since it was my first time, I struggled to get used to it, but thanks to the staff's thorough instructions, I was able to grasp the technique, and within 15 minutes, I was riding it confidently. After the basic lecture, we set off! Right after we started, I was overwhelmed by the magnificent nature of Banna Park. The moment I rode the Segway through the grand nature was an indescribable thrill. When we climbed to a high point, we could see the streets of Ishigaki Island, making it a great spot for commemorative photos. Additionally, the staff took pictures at various points, allowing us to capture memorable moments. After we finished touring around Banna Park, we had some free time on the grass. By that time, I was able to ride the Segway freely, so I enjoyed speeding up and making sharp turns. The two-hour tour went by in no time. I would definitely love to participate again!

彼女との初めての旅行で石垣島へ。テレビなどで最近話題のセグウェイが体験できるということでこのツアーに参加しました。
初めての体験だったのでなかなか慣れない中、スタッフの方の丁寧なレクチャーによりコツつかむことができ、15分も経てば乗りこなすことができました。基本的なレクチャーが終わり、いざ出発です！出発して早々、バンナ公園の壮大な自然に圧倒されました。壮大な自然の中をセグウェイで風を切る瞬間は言葉にできないほどの快感でした。高台まで登ると石垣島の街並みが一望できるので記念撮影にはオススメです。また、ポイント、ポイントでスタッフの方が写真を撮ってくださるので思い出の瞬間をしっかりと収めることもできます。
バンナ公園の中を一通り周り終えると、芝の上で自由な時間になります。その頃にはセグウェイも自由自在に乗りこなせているので、スピードを出して楽しんだり、急転回などをして楽しんだりできます。2時間のツアーでしたが本当にあっという間でした。是非ともまた参加させていただきたいです！

We participated in a Segway tour with two women!

It started to rain at the meeting time, and we were worried if the tour would go ahead, but we put on our raincoats and the briefing began (we had our own raincoats prepared, but it seems they are available on-site if you don't bring one).

After about a 30-minute briefing, we set off on the tour in light rain! At first, we were a bit nervous, but our guide, Michael (a Japanese person), kept making dad jokes from start to finish, making the tour fun and enjoyable. Before we knew it, the rain stopped, and we had a blast speeding through Bannai Park. There were about three breaks along the way, and Michael treated us to tea and salt rice crackers. There are lockers available, so you can participate with just your camera (or phone) during the tour (it might be best to have a strap to hang it around your neck). There were also restrooms available throughout the park.

Michael skillfully made various things from the different plants growing in the park, making it feel like we were watching a magic show. Unfortunately, we didn't encounter any, but if you're lucky, you might see turtles and other animals. The tour ended in no time, but it was a thoroughly enjoyable two hours! We talked about wanting to participate again with friends. I've visited Ishigaki Island many times, but this Segway experience made it the best stay I've ever had.

女性2名でセグウェイツアーに参加してきました！

集合時間に雨が降り出し、ツアー催行できるか不安でしたがレインコートを着て講習が始まりました(私たちは自前のレインコートを準備していましたが、持参していなくても現地で準備されているようです)。


30分程度の講習終了後、小雨降る中ツアーへ出発！最初は恐る恐るでしたが、ガイドの自称マイケルさん(日本人)が最初から最後まで親父ギャグ連発で面白おかしく案内してくれ、気づけば雨も上がりとっても楽しくバンナ公園内を疾走しました。展望台などで途中休憩も3回ほどあり、マイケルさんからお茶と塩せんべいの差し入れがありました。ロッカーもありますのでツアー中はカメラ(携帯)だけもって参加できます(首から下げられるようにストラップをつけているとベストかもしれません)。随所にトイレもありましたよ。

公園内に生えている様々な植物でマイケルさんが器用に色々なものを作ってくれ、まるで手品を見ているような気分でした。残念ながら私たちは出会えませんでしたが、運が良ければ亀や動物たちにも出会えるそうです。
ツアー行程はあっという間に終了してしまいましたが大満喫の2時間でした！友人とまた是非とも参加したいねと話しています。石垣島は何度も訪れていますがセグウェイ体験で今までで一番最高の滞在となりました。

The day I participated, the weather was great, and everywhere I went, I could see the blue sky and blue sea, making it a highly satisfying tour. The guide was truly professional, providing historical insights and entertaining us with songs and dances without a moment's rest, which made it enjoyable beyond just sightseeing. For those who can't drive, it's a very efficient tour that allows you to visit various attractions. If I had to mention one disappointing point, it would be that the last stop, Ryukyu Village, was a bit underwhelming since it was in the evening.

参加した日は天気も良く、行くところは全て青い空、青い海が見られてとても満足度の高いツアーでした。
また、ガイドさんもさすがプロっ！という感じで、乗車中は歴史の案内や、歌に踊りと休む間もないほど頑張っていただき、観光以外でも楽しめました。
車に乗れない人にとっては、効率よく観光地を巡れるとてもいいツアーです。
一つだけ残念な点をあげるとすると、最後に行く琉球村が時間も夕方とあって、ちょっと微妙でした。

I intended to enjoy the atmosphere of Taketomi Island while leisurely watching the speed of the water buffalo, but they stopped frequently, waiting for their "marking" (laughs). My expectations were not met. Well, they are living creatures, so that's to be expected. It seems like there is a set course, and they really only walk a short distance. I think it would be the same no matter which company you use.

If I had to say, using this service means you can only use this company's boat. They will take you to the boarding area according to the boat's departure time, but you can't enjoy the scenery at the dock leisurely. This is because the boat schedule is fixed. If you don't catch the right boat, there is quite a gap until the next one. If you want to conveniently use boats from other companies, I think it would be easier to book a boat individually and sign up for the water buffalo tour separately. You can go without a reservation. There is a bus waiting that will take you to the water buffalo boarding area. They also provided a ride back. It may be a bit more expensive, but that way you can ride any company's boat, which is more convenient. I was staying at Hotel Nikko Yaeyama, so I found the shuttle service appealing, but since I had a rental car and the parking at the island terminal is cheap, the shuttle might not have been that attractive. Even if I wanted to get a ride back from the island, the shuttle bus only departs at 2:30 PM at the earliest. I took the local bus back. It's a nice place to visit for a memory (though I didn't go to Hoshizuna Beach).

水牛さんの歩くスピードを楽しみながらゆっくり竹富島の雰囲気を味わうつもりで行きましたが、すぐ止まるし、マーキングとやらの排泄待ち（笑）。期待は裏切られます。まあ、生き物ですからそんなものです。コースは決められているようで、ホントに歩いてもすぐの距離しか歩きません。たぶん、どの会社を利用しても同じだと思います。
　強いて言えば、こちらを使えば当然こちらの会社の船しか利用できません。船の出る時間に合わせて乗り場まで送ってくれるのですが、船着き場でゆっくり風景を楽しんだりできません。それは船の時間が決まっているからです。ちょうどの船に乗らないと、次の船まで間隔がかなりあるからです。他の会社の船も便利に使おうと思ったら、個人で船に乗って、個人で水牛観光に申し込んだ方が便利だと思いました。予約なしに行っても大丈夫です。バスが待っていて、水牛乗り場まで送ってくれますから。帰りも送ってくれていました。割高になりますが、そのほうがどの会社の船にも乗れますし便利です。私は日航八重山に泊まっていたので送迎を魅力に思いましたが、レンタカーがあったし、離島ターミナルの駐車場は安いから、送迎は魅了的ではなかったかも。島から帰ってきて送ってもらおうと思っても、送迎バスは早くて14時30分発しかない。私は路線バスで帰りました。記念に行くには良い程度です（星砂海岸までは行っていません）。

It was my first time in Okinawa, so I requested a tour that covered the main attractions. It was packed with activities, but I think the timing was just right. At the Okashi Goten, I was able to do a lot of shopping and also enjoyed some tastings (laughs). The guide entertained us by singing songs on the bus and sharing various stories, which made the experience very enjoyable.

初めての沖縄でしたので、メインどころを回るツアーをお願いしました。
盛りだくさんの内容でしたが、時間的にもちょうどよかったと思います。
御菓子御殿ではたくさん買い物もでき、試食もできました（笑）
ガイドさんがバスの中で歌を歌ってくれたり、いろいろな話をしてくれたりして、とても楽しませてくれました。

The coach was a bit late because of traffic, so that wasn't the fault of the tour, but other than that the trip was great. The butterfly house is in fantastic grounds and the butterflies are really used to humans. It would have been nice to have a bit longer there to get the feel of the place a bit more more, but it was a good start. The aquarium is superb! The dolphin show and manatees were extra bonuses. The location was amazing and the gorgeous little beach in the grounds of the aquarium was lovely. The pineapple park was a very brief stop. As with the butterfly house, a longer stay would have been good. The glass blowing place was essentially a shop, but if you just go there thinking about getting a reasonably priced souvenir and seeing something a bit different, it was enjoyable as well. The tour guide had very limited English but tried hard and provided us with gps based English speaking audio guides which helped us to learn a bit more about what we saw. The price was brilliant for what we did and would recommend the trip to anyone staying in Onna so that they can see a bit more of the north of the island

I finally got to try out the Segway, something I had wanted to do for a long time! Before starting, I was worried about whether I could ride it well, but thanks to the detailed explanations on how to ride and safety tips, I was able to ride it easily! Plus, our guide, Michael (who is Japanese), kept cracking dad jokes, which made the explanations fun.

Before heading out on the course, we practiced a bit, and then it was time to go! We rode around on the Segway while learning about the plants and taking commemorative photos. At first, we moved slowly until we got used to it, and then we picked up speed as we continued on the course.

Since it was in a park, there were hardly any cars, and as long as we were careful of pedestrians, there were no issues! At various photo spots and rest areas, we got off the Segway to take breaks, which helped us avoid getting tired.

I participated in the evening, so it wasn't too hot, and I enjoyed speeding along comfortably! At the end, they even filmed a video for us, and I was completely satisfied with the experience! Two hours felt too short; it was such a fun time! I definitely want to participate again.

ずっとやってみたかった、セグウェイを初体験！
やる前は上手いこと乗れるか不安だったけど、細かく乗り方や注意点の説明を始めにして貰ったおかげで、簡単に乗れました！
しかもガイドのマイケルさん（日本人）のオヤジギャグ連発で説明も楽しかったです 笑
コースに出る前に少し練習をし、いざコースへ！
植物の説明や記念撮影をしながら、セグウェイに乗って一周。慣れるまではゆっくりと移動して貰い、慣れてきたらスピードを出しながら、コースを移動。
公園内の為、車まほとんど走ってなく、歩行者の方に気を付ければ、問題なし！
途中、撮影ポイントや休憩場所ではセグウェイから降りて、疲れないように調整してくれます。
今回、夕方の参加だったので、暑くもなく気持ち良くスピードを出しながら、楽しませて頂きました！
最後はムービー撮影までして貰い、至れり尽くせりで大満足です！
2時間じゃ物足りないくらい楽しい時間でした！また是非参加したいです。

You can efficiently enjoy island hopping.
At the Ishigaki Island ferry terminal, you can pick up tickets for boats and meals before departing on your own.
First, take a comfortable, spacious high-speed boat for 40 minutes, followed by a Nakama River cruise on Iriomote Island, and then visit Yubu Island with water buffalo, where you can enjoy a meal.
The meal was an Okinawan bento, and the atmosphere was enhanced by the song "Tears Soaked with Tears" at the water buffalo experience.

From Iriomote to Taketomi, it was over 30 minutes on a smaller boat, and it was hot.
After that, we took a glass-bottom boat, but it was disappointing due to the poor sea conditions after the typhoon.
We chose to take a bus on the island due to concerns about rain, but there was too little time for free exploration in Taketomi.
We only had about 15 minutes, which was unfortunate as we couldn't enjoy visiting the lovely souvenir shops or having tea.
My daughters, who chose the rental bicycle plan, were able to select their preferred ferry times (16:00, 17:00, 17:40) and enjoyed themselves until the last ferry. I was envious.
If you're confident in your physical stamina, I recommend this option.
By the way, the 16:00 ferry was the same comfortable high-speed boat as in the morning, while the 17:40 ferry was a smaller boat, but it had a cool cabin below.

離島めぐりを効率よく楽しめます。
石垣島の離島ターミナルで船や食事などの切符を受け取って各自で出発。
最初は新しくて広い快適な高速船で40分、西表島の仲間川クルーズ、水牛で由布島、食事。
食事は沖縄料理のお弁当で、水牛では涙そうそうの歌付きで雰囲気ありました。

西表から竹富までは小さめの船30分以上、暑かったです。
その後グラスボート、台風後のコンディションの悪い海なのが残念でした。
島内は雨を警戒してバスを選択しましたが、竹富自由散策の時間が少なすぎます。
15分くらいしかなく、素敵なお土産店巡りとかお茶とかの時間は取れず残念でした。
同行の娘たちはレンタサイクルプランでしたので、好きな船便（16時、17時、17時40）が選べて、最後の便まで楽しんでから戻りました。羨ましかったです。
体力に自信があるならこちらをお勧めします。
因みに16時は朝と同じ快適な高速船。17：40は小さな船でしたが下に涼しい船室があったそうです。

It was a tour that made effective use of the last morning of our trip. The guide provided a wealth of information about Ishigaki Island, both at the sightseeing spots and during the bus ride, sharing enjoyable stories that were truly great. I hardly had time to sleep! At the sightseeing locations, I was able to get some great photos, so thank you for that.

In the end, I was dropped off at the airport, which helped save on transportation costs. For those visiting Ishigaki Island for the first time, this tour is highly recommended as it covers all the main attractions. The hamburger for lunch was delicious, and the scenery was beautiful as well.

Both the guide and the driver were kind, making the experience really enjoyable. Not only did the guide share interesting stories, but the performance of the sanshin and singing also captured the essence of Ishigaki Island.

旅行最終日の午前中を有効に活用できるツアーでした。
観光場所でも、道中のバスの中でも、石垣島の情報を満遍なく、楽しいお話を交えてのガイドさんのお話、ほんとによかったです。寝る暇もなかったですよ。
観光どころでは、お写真を上手に撮っていただき、ありがとうございました。
最後には空港で降ろしてもらえたので、交通費の節約にもなりました。
石垣島に初めて行く人には、メインどころを満遍なく回れるツアーなのでほんとにオススメです。
ランチのハンバーグも美味しかったし、景色もよかったですよ。
ガイドのおじさんも、運転手さんも親切でほんとに楽しかったです。
ガイドのおじさんのお話だけでなく、三線の演奏と歌も石垣島の雰囲気満載でした。

I traveled to Okinawa for the first time with a friend. Since it was right after the rainy season, I was surprised by how hot it was during our short walks! The Churaumi Aquarium and the dolphin show "Okinchan Theater" were cool and provided us with a very enjoyable time, especially since we both love marine life.

Since we were also traveling from our hotel in Onna Village to Naha, I think it was quite reasonable. The only downside is that we arrived in Naha a bit late, but I suppose that's just how it is. It's also great for those who are not comfortable driving a rental car on unfamiliar roads or for those who want to enjoy a drink while sightseeing.

沖縄が初めての友達と二人で乗車しました。今回は梅雨明けだったこともあり、ちょっとした徒歩での移動が想像以上に暑くてびっくりしました！
美ら海水族館やイルカショー「おきちゃん劇場」は涼しく、また生き物好きの私たちにはとても楽しい時間となりました。
恩納村のホテルから那覇への移動も兼ねてだったので、かなりリーズナブルだったと思います。
那覇に着くのがちょっと遅い時間になるのが玉に瑕ですが、それは仕方がないのかなと。
不慣れな道でレンタカーが不安という人や、観光中にお酒が飲みたい人にもいいですね。