All Reviews for Okinawa Sightseeing Tours

I was a bit worried that the morning tour on the last day would be rushed, but I ended up having a very fulfilling time at the end of my trip. Both Sefa Utaki and the Gangala Valley were mystical and felt like I had entered another world, so I'm glad I went. At Sefa Utaki, I also visited Chinen Cape early on, and the sea was very beautiful and refreshing. In the Gangala Valley, I had a great experience walking together with a specialized guide who provided explanations. On the bus, the guide gave various explanations about the sightseeing spots and the routes we took, which made it fun and helped me learn about Okinawa.

最終日の午前ツアーで慌ただしくなっちゃうかなぁと思いましたが、旅の最後にとても充実した時間を過ごせました。
斎場御嶽もガンガラーの谷も神秘的で別世界に来たようで行ってよかったです。
斎場御嶽では早めにまわり知念岬もみてきましたが海がとてもきれいで気持ちよかったです。
ガンガラーの谷では専門ガイドさんと説明を受けながら一緒に歩き良い体験ができました。
バスの中ではガイドさんが見学箇所や通る道で色々な説明をしてくれて沖縄の事がわかり楽しかったです。

I'm glad I was able to efficiently visit the tourist spots in Okinawa. It felt a bit rushed, but I suppose that's to be expected with limited time. The main attraction, the Churaumi Aquarium, was especially great. Both the guide and the driver were very nice people.

沖縄の観光地を効率よく回れたので良かったです。
多少あわただしい感じはしましたが限られた時間で
まわるのでしょうがないと思います。
メインの美ら海水族館は特に良かったです。
ガイドさんも運転手さんもとてもいい人でした。

This time, although there was information about bad weather due to the approaching typhoon, we were blessed with clear skies and were able to enjoy swimming in the sea. I was talking with my friends about how I hoped the driver would be the same person as last year, and it turned out to be the same person, so we had a great time.

In the morning, we swam in the sea, and in the afternoon, we had no plans, but the driver kindly guided us to various places, including power spots, and we had a lot of fun.

I would like to use this service again when I come back next time. Thank you very much.

今回は、台風の接近も有り天候が悪い情報でしたが、晴天に恵まれ海水浴を楽しむ事が出来ました。ドライバーさんも去年利用した時と同じ人だったら良いな～と仲間と話していたら同じ方でしたので、とても楽しむ事が出来ました。
午前中は海水浴で、午後はノープランでしたが、ドライバーさんがパワースポットなど色んな場所を案内して下さり楽しむことが出来ました。
次回また来た時も利用したいと思います。ありがとうございました。

Since it was a weekday, I was the only participant, but the tour still took place! At each location, the guide explained the efficient way to get around and key points in a clear and easy-to-understand manner, allowing me to fully enjoy each place. I would like to join a different tour with the same bus company next time.

平日だったのもあって、参加者が私だけでしたが、運行していただけました！！
各地点で、ガイドさんが効率の良い周り方やポイントを丁寧かつわかりやすく、でも簡単に、説明してくださったので、どこの場所も満喫することができました。
次回も同じバス会社の違うツアーに参加したいです。

I participated in this tour hoping to create memories of my trip to Okinawa. There were many sightseeing spots I wanted to visit, but since I’m not confident in driving, I thought it was very appealing to be able to explore Okinawa's attractions on a bus tour, so I signed up. At the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, I was able to see whale sharks, and at Pineapple Park, I learned about the charm of pineapples. Additionally, the view of the ocean from Kouri Bridge was breathtaking and moving. I really had a great time. The bus guide was also very kind and had a wonderful smile! Thank you very much.

沖縄旅行の思い出になればと思いこのツアーに参加させてもらいました。行きたい観光名所がたくさんあったのですが私は運転に自信がないので、バスツアーで沖縄の観光地を巡ることができるのはとても魅力的だと思ったので、申し込みをさせてもらいました。美海水族館でジンベイザメを見る方ができ、パイナップルパークではパイナップルの魅力を知ることができました。また、古宇利橋の上から見る海は絶景で感動的でした。ほんとに楽しかったです。
バスガイドさんも親切な方で、笑顔が素敵でした！
ありがとうございました。

Since none of my friends can drive, we decided to book a bus tour for the first time! It was so much fun to visit various places. Since it was forecasted to rain, the bus tour focused on places where we could still enjoy ourselves even in the rain, which was great. The Pineapple Park surprisingly had content that adults could enjoy too, and I was happy there were plenty of tastings for alcohol and snacks! The tour guide was friendly and easy to talk to. We were considering giving up on visiting the Churaumi Aquarium because it was far, but I’m glad we could go this time with the bus tour.

友達4人とも車が運転出来ないので今回バスツアーを初めて予約しました！
色んなところを回れてすごく楽しかったです。
雨予報だったので雨でも楽しめるところ中心のバスツアーですごくよかったです。
パイナップルパークは意外と大人も楽しめる内容でお酒やお菓子の試食もたくさんあったのが嬉しかったです！
搭乗員さんも気さくな方でお話も聞きやすかったです。
美ら海水族館は遠いため諦めようとしていましたが今回バスツアーで行けてよかったです。

The smooth operation made it very satisfying even when going alone! Since my stay in Taketomi was a bit short, I think it's better for those who want to fully enjoy it to go individually.

スムーズな運行により、一人で行っても大満足でした！竹富の滞在がちょっと短かったので、満喫したい人は個人で行った方がいいと思います

It was different from what I had expected (which I found to be good), and it was compact and interesting due to its tourist-friendly nature. The food was also good.

自分が予想していた物と違い（自分的には良かった）、観光化されてコンパクトで面白かった。食事も良かった。

The most memorable part was Kote-kun! He stopped right where the customers could safely get off. But he was distracted by his crush, Koume-chan, and kept turning around while pulling the cart. So cute! He should muster up the courage and confess (laughs). I wonder if he's working energetically today. I want to go see him again. I also got to listen to the sanshin, and the lunch in Yufuin was delicious. Since then, I've become hooked on the oil miso and even bought some as souvenirs, which made my bag heavy (laughs). Since I had an elderly companion, we took the bus around Taketomi. It was a bit of a hectic trip, but I was able to truly experience Okinawa.

一番印象に残ったのはこてつくんです!　お客さんが安全に降りられる所にきちんと止まってくれました。だけど好きな子(コウメちゃん)が気になって、振り向き振り向き牛車を引いていましたね。かわいい。勇気だして告ったほうがいいよ(笑)　今日も元気に働いているのかな。また会いに行きたいな。三線も聞けて、由布の昼食も美味しかった。あれから油味噌のとりこになり、お土産まで買って重い重い(笑)　高齢者の連れがいたので、竹富はバス移動にしました。ちょっと慌ただしい旅でしたが、沖縄を肌で感じることができました。

I quickly booked this tour because the weather forecast predicted rain!

Pineapple Park
I thought it was mainly for kids, but surprisingly, adults can enjoy it too! There were mysteriously elaborate exhibits of dinosaurs and insects. I was satisfied with the tasting samples available at the souvenir corner!

Kouri Island
There was a beach where I could see the beautiful sea up close. I had already experienced Chura SUN Beach, but the sea here had a rocky feel and the scent of the sea breeze was different. The quality of the sand was fine, so it seemed fine to walk barefoot!

Churaumi Aquarium
It was a major highlight of my Okinawa trip, so I was really looking forward to it! The large tanks were impressive, and the exhibits were so well done that I could enjoy myself without getting bored!

天気予報が雨だったので急遽こちらのツアーを予約させていただきました！

パイナップルパーク
子ども向けかと思いましたが、意外と大人でも楽しめました！
謎に恐竜や昆虫の展示があり凝っていました。
お土産コーナーでは試食もできて満足でした！

古宇利島
ビーチがあり、綺麗な海を間近で見ることができました。
美らSUNビーチの方を先に体験していたのですが
こちらの海は磯っぽさがあり潮風の香りも違っていました。
砂浜の質は細かく裸足でも問題なさそうでした！

美ら海水族館
沖縄旅行の大きな目玉なのでとても楽しみでした！
大きな水槽はもちろん展示も凝っていて飽きずに楽しむことができました！

I joined this tour that allows you to visit three islands because I wanted to travel alone to various places. I noticed many people were traveling solo as well, and since there wasn't much interaction with other groups, I was able to relax comfortably.

Before departure, you receive an explanation and your ticket at the counter inside the island terminal. The tickets are collected each time, so be careful not to lose them. The explanation was thorough, leaving no room for confusion.

The ferry has free seating, and of course, the window seats fill up first. Everything runs on time, so as long as you make it, you won't be left behind, but arriving early will get you better seats.

During the sightseeing tour of Iriomote Island, I learned various things about the island while enjoying fun stories. I was lucky enough to see a crested serpent eagle. It's said that the Iriomote wildcat is nocturnal and rarely seen. Personally, I enjoyed the mangrove tour as well, but the bus tour to Yubu Island after the sightseeing was also fun. The driver's stories were entertaining.

On Yubu Island, we moved around on water buffaloes. There were fast and slow ones, so which one you ride is a matter of luck. The front seat offers a great view of the buffalo, but be careful as there might be splashes during their bathroom breaks. You can take a photo with Rui, the only water buffalo you can interact with on the island. You can buy a small free photo or a nice paid one. The lunch on this island was delicious, like a bento box. After that, we had a little free time, rode the water buffalo again, took the bus, and then the boat.

On Taketomi Island, I had free time as per the plan I signed up for. It was a free walk plan, but it takes about 10 minutes to walk to the entrance of the village, which isn't too far. I enjoyed the free walk to Nishizaki Pier. It might be tough at Hoshi no Sunahama, but the pier offered a beautiful view of the sea.

After that, I took the ferry at my preferred time back to the island terminal. It was a very enjoyable day.

一人旅でいろんなところに行きたかったため、3つの島を巡れるこのツアーに参加しました。
1人参加の方も多く見られ、特に他のグループと関わって何かすることもなかったのでとても気軽に過ごせました。

出発前に離島ターミナル内のカウンターで説明とチケットを受け取ります。チケットは都度回収されるので無くさないように。説明は充分にされ、不明点がないほどしっかりされました。

フェリーは自由席。やはり窓側から埋まります。時間ぴったりに全て旅の計画は進むので間に合えば置いていかれることはない、けど早い方がいい席は取れます。

西表島の遊覧では楽しい話とともに西表島の様々なことが知れます。運良くカンムリワシ見れました。イリオモテヤマネコは夜行性で見れることはほぼないそう。私的にはマングローブツアーも楽しかったですが、遊覧降りてから由布島までのバス観光もたのしかったです。運転手さんの話がおもしろい。

由布島では水牛にのって移動。早い子、遅い子様々でどの子に乗れるかは運次第。1番前の席は見渡せ、牛がしっかり見えますが、排泄シーンでは水が飛ぶことがあるので注意。
由布島では唯一触れ合える水牛のルイくんと写真撮れます。無料の小さな写真と有料の立派な写真が買えたり。この島で昼食、お弁当見たいなごはんで美味しかったです。その後はすこし自由時間をとり、また水牛にのり、バスに乗り、船に乗り。

竹富島では申し込んだプランでフリータイム。
フリーウォークのプランでしたが、集落の入り口までは歩いて10分ほど。そんなに遠くないです。
西桟橋までならフリーウォークで十分楽しめました。星の砂の浜だと厳しいかもしれませんが、桟橋でもとってもきれいな海を見れました。

その後は好きな時間のフェリーにのり、離島ターミナルへ。とっても楽しい1日でした。

This quality at this price is quite wonderful✨
I was able to enjoy a fantastic dance performance for the first time during dinner.
Thanks to this, I was able to fully enjoy Okinawa(^^)

この値段でこのクオリティ
なかなか素晴らしい✨
夕食もうらしまで、素晴らしい舞踊を
はじめてみさせていただきました。
おかげさまで

沖縄満喫出来ました(^^)

It was an unusually record-breaking heavy rain on the day, but I enjoyed the guidance inside the car. Due to the heavy rain, I couldn't fully enjoy the stops, but the guide and driver were considerate. I think the tour content was good.

Since the stay time was short, if there are people who don't keep to the schedule, it can throw off the plans.

当日は異例の記録的豪雨でしたが、車内での案内が楽しめました。豪雨で、立ち寄り処では十分に楽しめませんでしたが、ガイドさん運転手さんの気遣いがありました。ツアーの内容は良いと思います。

滞在時間が短いので、時間を守らない人がいると、予定がずれてきます。

I wanted to take my time exploring the battle sites, so I participated alone. The guide provided various explanations along the way, which made me glad I chose the tour instead of renting a car.

The time at the Peace Memorial Park was a bit short, so I rushed through the museum, but I was able to take my time at the Himeyuri Memorial Museum after quickly eating lunch. I signed up for the tour mainly to visit these two places, but Okinawa World was also enjoyable with its limestone caves and other attractions.

戦跡めぐりは一人でじっくりしたかったので、一人で参加しました。ガイドさんが道中いろいろ説明してくださるので、レンタカーとも迷いましたが、ツアーにしてよかったです。
平和記念公園の時間がちょっと短めなので資料館は駆け足で回りましたが、ひめゆりの塔の資料館は昼食を急いで食べてじっくり見れました。この2つに行きたくてツアーを申し込みしましたが、沖縄ワールドも鍾乳洞などあって楽しかったです。

It's not easy to reach this area by bus, but I was able to explore quite comfortably without stress. Since there were only a few participants, including the guide, it turned into a tour where we could all chat together, which was really nice.

なかなかこの地域までバスでいけないのですが、ストレスなくけっこうまわれました。参加人数が少なかったこともありガイドさんを含めて、皆さんと話しながらのツアーとなりかなり良かったです。

I had a great time on the first day! I'm glad I was able to visit many islands. The best part was traveling between the islands on a water buffalo! I want to go again.

1日目一杯楽しめました！たくさんの島を回れてよかったです。一番は水牛で島を行き来したのがよかったです！！また行きたいです
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Most of the participants were from overseas. The Japanese participants returned to the bus on time, but I was surprised by the laxity of the overseas participants regarding time. As a result, the departure times from various locations were delayed, which gradually reduced our time to explore, and that was disappointing. I think the time to look around American Village was short.

The guide was from overseas and spoke broken Japanese, but they were very polite in assisting the customers, which was great.

ほとんどが海外の方でした。
日本人参加者の方たちは
時間通りバスに戻ってきてるが
海外の方たちの時間のルーズさには
びっくりしました。
そのため各地出発時間が遅くなり
見回る時間が少しずつ削られていくのが
残念でした。
アメリカンビレッジを見回る時間が
短いと思います。

ガイドさんは海外の方で
片言でしたが
丁寧にお客様に対応していて◎です。

I always go to Okinawa, but this was my first time using a bus tour (^o^) The driver and the guide were very warm and always checked in with us, which made me feel secure participating in the tour. The guide was very kind, had a great personality, and was cheerful, which was wonderful! We visited the Churaumi Aquarium, Manzamo, Ryukyu Village, and Okashi Goten, finishing at Banta Cafe. If I had driven myself, I would have surely gotten tired from driving, but it was so relaxing to be gently swayed by the bus, and the time flew by. The Okinawan music during the ride was soothing and truly pleasant. Although the time was limited, I was very satisfied. My friends and I are already talking about wanting to use this service again next time! There are so many courses available, and I’m looking forward to the next one. Thank you for this time! I appreciate it and look forward to next time☆

沖縄にいつも行きますが、バスツアーは初めての利用でした(^o^)運転手さんとガイドさんがとっても温かくいつも声掛けして頂き安心してツアーに参加できました。ガイドさんはとても優しくお人柄が良くて明るい方で良かったです!美ら海水族館に万座毛、琉球村に御菓子御殿、締めはバンタカフェと自分で車移動だときっと運転疲れしてダウンしちゃいますが、ゆったりとバスに揺られてあっという間でした。移動中の沖縄音楽も癒やされて本当に心地良かったです。確かに時間は限られていますが十分満足でした。友達と次回また利用したいね〜と話しています!コースもたくさんあるし次回も楽しみにしています。今回はありがとうございました!またよろしくお願いします☆

The tour schedule felt a bit busy, but I was glad I could see various sights. The water buffalo cart ride, in particular, allowed for a relaxing time.

少しツアーのスケジュールが忙しく思えたが、色々と観光できたので良かった。特に水牛車は、ゆったりとした時間が過ごせた。

The guide's stories were very enjoyable, and they were also great at singing. The scenery was beautiful. I'm glad I participated.

ガイドさんのお話がとても楽しくて、歌もお上手でした。
景色もきれいでした。
参加して良かったです。

I booked this tour because rain was in the forecast. In the end, it was sunny on the day of the tour, so I was able to enjoy the beautiful beach at Ocean Expo Park and the magnificent views at Manzamo! I think it would be enjoyable even in the rain, but the sunny weather allowed me to fully appreciate Okinawa! Also, the tour guide was very cheerful and kind, which made the tour even more enjoyable! Thank you very much!! However, I felt that the time spent at Ocean Expo Park (including the Churaumi Aquarium) was short, and if you want to take your time exploring the aquarium, there isn't enough time for lunch.

雨の予報だったので、このツアーを予約しました。結局当日は晴れたので、海洋博公園の綺麗なビーチや万座毛の雄大な景色を見ることができました！
雨でも楽しめるコースだとは思いますが、晴れだとより沖縄を満喫できました！
また、なんといっても添乗員さんがとても明るく、親切だったので、より楽しくツアーに参加することができました！ありがとうございました！！
ただ、海洋博公園(美ら海水族館など)の滞在時間が短く、水族館をゆっくりみる場合は昼食を食べる時間が取れないと感じました。

I visited Sefa Utaki and the Gangala Valley. The bus ride was spacious and comfortable, and the bus guide provided a lot of interesting information, which was great. The bus guide's performance of Ryukyu folk songs at the end was also wonderful. It was a tour that allowed me to fully enjoy Okinawa.

斎場御嶽とガンガラーの谷を観光しました。
移動のバスもゆったり快適で
バスガイドさんの案内もとても色々教えていただき良かったです。
最後のバスガイドさんの琉球歌謡がまた良かったです。
沖縄を満喫できたツアーでした。

Unfortunately, it was rainy at Kouri Island and Manzamo, which was a bit disappointing. However, Manzamo really looked like an elephant's trunk, and it was interesting. The best part was American Village. It felt like experiencing a foreign atmosphere, and it was really great. The buildings were wonderful, like a different world.

Choosing the dinner plan with Sam's Steak was a good decision. They cooked the steak right in front of us, and it came with a performance, which was fun.

It became a great memory.

小宇利島と万座毛はあいにくの雨で、少し残念でした。でも万座毛は本当にゾウさんのお鼻にそっくりで、面白かったです。1番良かったのがアメリカンビレッジです。雰囲気が異国にいるみたいに体験できて凄く良かったです。別世界みたいで建物が凄く素敵でした。
サムズステーキの夕食付きプランを選んだのが良かったです。目の前でステーキを焼いてくれて、それもパフォーマンスつきで、面白かったです。
良い思い出になりました。

Personally, I found the time allocation just right. To conclude, the Nakama River cruise, which I had the least expectations for, turned out to be the best. The guide was wonderful, and we stopped to look for wild birds, sometimes even turning back. Additionally, the bus ride from Nakama River to Yufu Island was great, with the driver's talk about daily life and shopping on Iriomote Island being enjoyable. When we spotted a crested serpent eagle along the way, the bus stopped so we could take a good look, which was very satisfying. I think both the mangrove cruise and the bus ride were a hit thanks to the people involved. However, I had high expectations for the water buffalo cart to Yufu Island, and after riding it twice, I was disappointed both times. It was much smaller than I had imagined, and the talk was quite standard. The much-anticipated sanshin performance was also formal and didn't resonate with me. The water buffalo cart experience I had on Taketomi Island last time was much more satisfying. Overall, since this was my first time in Iriomote Island, I think it was a good tour. Next time, I want to participate in some activities.

個人的には程よい時間配分でちょうどよかったです。結論から言うと、一番期待していなかった仲間川クルーズが一番よかった。船頭さんの案内が素晴らしくマングローブは勿論、野鳥を探しては停まったり時には戻ったりしていただけました。また、仲間川から由布島までのバスも運転手さんのトークが最高で西表島の日常や買い物事情など楽しかったです。そして道中、カンムリワシを発見した時はバスを停車させてじっくり見させてもらえ大満足。マングローブクルーズもバスも人次第なので大当たりだったと思います。しかし、由布島へ渡る水牛車は大きな期待をしていただけに往復2回乗りますが、どちらもがっかりでした。想像していたスケールよりもかなり小さく、トークも定型的でした。期待の三線演奏もこれまた形式的で演奏が心に響くことはありませんでした。前回体験した竹富島の水牛車の方が内容はずっと満足出来るものでした。
今回は初めての西表島だったので総合的にはよいツアーだったと思います。次はアクティビティに参加したいです。

I was able to visit various places in one day! Since I don't have a driver's license, it was difficult to go far from Naha City, and I wanted to choose my own meals and visit Kouri Island, so I chose this tour! I was satisfied with how efficiently I could visit the places I wanted to go! The beach on Kouri Island was very beautiful, and everything was great, but I liked Pineapple Park the most because it was spacious and cute♡ Since it was a weekday, the tourist spots were less crowded than I expected, making it easy to see everything!

1日で色々巡れました！
免許を持っていないので那覇市周辺から離れるのが難しかったのと、ご飯は自分で選びたかったのと、古宇利島に行きたかったのでこちらのツアーを選びました！
行きたかったところを効率よく回れて満足です！
古宇利島のビーチはとても綺麗でしたし、
全部良かったですがパイナップルパークが広くて可愛らしくて1番気にいりました♡
平日だったこともあり観光地が思ったよりも混んでなくて見やすかったです！

The tour included a variety of attractions: Nago Pineapple Park, Kouri Island, Churaumi Aquarium, and the Okashi Goten.

At Pineapple Park, there were tastings of sweets and sparkling wine. However, the park itself is quite small, so while it might be enjoyable for little kids, I felt it was a bit lacking for adults. Since the entrance fee is included in the tour, it was okay to have it as part of the experience.

Next was Kouri Island, where I was worried about the weather since it was drizzling on and off, but when we arrived, we were greeted with some sunshine and got to see the beautiful emerald green sea, which was wonderful.

Then we headed to the main attraction, Churaumi Aquarium! We had more time here than I expected, which allowed us to really enjoy it. We were able to take our time watching the whale sharks and manatees, and it was very relaxing.

Finally, we visited the Okashi Goten, where I was happy to receive some souvenirs. We also got a bottle of water, and the guide was cheerful, making this tour highly recommended!

名護パイナップルパーク、古宇利島、美ら海水族館、お菓子御殿と盛りだくさんのツアーでした。
パイナップルパークはお菓子の試食とスパークリングワインの試飲もありました。でもパイナップルパーク自体こじんまりしているので小さい子どもはいいかもしれませんが、大人は今ひとつかな？と思いました。ツアーには入園料も込みなのでまああってもいいかなーという感じです。次の古宇利島は少し雨が降ったり止んだりで海の綺麗さを感じられるか心配でしたが古宇利島に着いたら少し晴れ間も見えてエメラルドグリーンのきれいな海を見られてよかったです。次はメインの美ら海水族館！ここでの時間は思ったより長く取ってもらえたのでしっかり楽しめました♪ジンベイザメやマナティもゆっくり見て楽しめました。癒されました〜。
最後はお菓子御殿。お土産ももらえて嬉しかったです。
お水を1本もらえたり、ガイドもイヤホンで流してもらえたり添乗員さんも明るくてこのツアー、おすすめです♪

It was a fulfilling day visiting three islands on a day trip. On Taketomi Island, it was convenient to choose the return ferry time. I was able to get around efficiently with a rental bicycle. However, be careful as some rental shops do not offer shuttle service to the ferry. Also, since there are many sandy areas, a bicycle with wider tires might be easier to ride.

日帰りで３島巡れて濃密な１日でした。
竹富島は、帰りの船の時間を選べて便利。レンタサイクルで効率的にまわれた。レンタサイクル屋によっては船の時間に送迎ないため注意必要。また、砂地が多くタイヤが広い自転車が乗りやすいかも。

In the middle of the typhoon, it was just windy, but suddenly there was heavy rain. Everyone didn't have an umbrella, but fortunately, there was an umbrella that was scheduled to be disposed of, and they lent it to everyone. It was a lifesaver. We were about to get completely soaked. I'm glad we had a quick and efficient tour guide. We were able to visit the major spots compactly.

台風の中、風だけだったのに突然大雨が。皆さん傘がなかったのですが、たまたま処分予定の傘があったと全員に貸してくれました。助かったです。ずぶ濡れになるところでしたしね。キビキビした添乗員さんで良かったです。
コンパクトにメジャーどころを回れました。

The weather was favorable on the day of the tour, so I was satisfied to cross to Yufu Island on a water buffalo under the blue sky, just as I had envisioned. The bus driver's stories on Iriomote Island were also interesting, and on Taketomi Island, I appreciated being able to choose the ferry time back to Ishigaki Island, allowing for more freedom in my activities.

I didn't book a rental bicycle for Taketomi Island as part of the tour, but I was able to rent one from a shop at Taketomi Port. Since it was a time of strong sunlight (mid-September), I recommend using a bicycle for getting around the island.

当日は天気に恵まれたので、思い描いていた通りの、
青い空の下で水牛で由布島に渡る、
ができて満足です。
西表島でのバス運転手さんのお話も面白かったし、
竹富島では石垣島に戻るフェリーの時間が選択できるので、
自由に行動できるのがいいです。

このツアーで竹富島でのレンタサイクルは申し込みませんでしたが、
竹富港にいたレンタサイクル屋さんに申し込み、
利用することができました。
日差しもきつい時期（9月中旬）だったので、
島内の移動は自転車を使った方がおすすめです。

I rode a water buffalo cart on Yubu Island and Taketomi Island, and it seems that each water buffalo has its own personality. They understand emotions like humans, and the interactions with the staff were very cute. Riding the water buffalo cart while listening to live sanshin music was a wonderful experience unique to Okinawa. I think it's a great plan because it allows you to efficiently explore the islands.

由布島と竹富島で水牛車に乗りましたが、水牛さんもそれぞれ個性があるようで、人間のように感情がわかって、係の人とのやりとりがとても可愛かったです。三線の生演奏を聴きながらゆっくり水牛車に乗れて、沖縄ならではのとても良い経験でした。
効率よく島を回れるので良いプランだと思います。