All Reviews for Okinawa Sightseeing Tours

It was fun. I don't have a license, so it was helpful. VERTRA offers many efficient tours. It was disappointing that there were areas we couldn't enter at the Sefa Utaki. The Shisa dance at Okinawa World is enjoyable no matter how many times you see it.

楽しかったです。免許持っていないので助かりました。VERTRAさんは無駄がないツアーが多いです。斎場御獄が入れない箇所がありましたので残念でした。おきなわワールドのシーサーの踊りは何度見ても楽しいです。

The mangrove boat tour had a relaxed schedule, allowing us to cruise while enjoying the beautiful mangroves. We traveled to Yubu Island on a water buffalo cart, and the butterflies in the botanical garden on Yubu Island were particularly stunning. This tour was enjoyable for everyone, from children to the elderly, even for those who may not be very physically active. It would have been even better if the weather had been sunny, but the rain stopped on Yubu Island, making it comfortable and not too hot.

マングローブのボートツアーの時間もゆったりあって、沢山のマングローブを眺めながらクルージングができ、由布島までは水牛の牛舎に乗って、行ききし、由布島の植物園の中の蝶々がとくに綺麗でした。そんなに体力に自信のない人も、子供からお年寄りまでのんびり楽しめるツアーでした。これで晴れてたらもっと最高でしたが、由布島では雨も止み、暑すぎずに過ごしやすかったです。

I was able to see many creatures that I can't find in other aquariums. Additionally, in the outdoor sea turtle area, there was a space where we could experience nesting and feeding, which allowed us to learn about the ecology of these animals in a very real way. I also enjoyed a very fun time watching the elderly dolphin, Oki-chan, give an impressive performance.

他の水族館では見ることの出来ない生き物も沢山見ることができた。
また、外の海亀のエリアでは産卵の様子や餌やりが体験出来るスペースがあり生き物の生態などをリアルに体験できるのがとてもいいと思いました。
高齢なイルカのおきちゃんも頑張って迫力ある演技を披露してくれとても楽しい時間を過ごす事ができました。

It was my first time in Okinawa, and I wanted to explore various places, but since I didn't have a car, I decided to use a bus tour this time. Many tours only depart from Naha City, but this one was the only one that started from a hotel in Onna Village, and they also provided a return trip, which I really appreciated.

That day, there were few passengers, creating a homely and relaxed atmosphere. The tour included all the places I wanted to visit in Okinawa, and the ticket prices for both the Churaumi Aquarium and Pineapple Park were included, making it feel like a great deal. It was the day the rainy season started, and there was heavy rain, so I couldn't enjoy the view at Manza Beach, but I think I'll save that for my next visit.

The bus guide was also a very nice person who provided a lot of interesting explanations about Okinawa, which was fascinating for me as a first-timer. They even sang Okinawan songs, which was enjoyable. Thank you very much!

Next time, I would like to use this tour again when the weather is clear during my next visit to Okinawa.

初めての沖縄だったので、色々周りたいけど車も無かったので今回バスツアーを利用しました。
那覇市内からしか出発していないツアーが多く、恩納村に宿泊していたのでここのツアーが唯一恩納村のホテルから出発できて、帰りも送っていただけるということでとても有り難かったです。

この日は搭乗人数も少なくアットホームで自由な雰囲気でした^^
沖縄の行っておきたかった場所が全て詰まっていて、美ら海水族館かパイナップルパークのチケット代も含まれてこの価格はとてもお得だと感じました。
梅雨入りの日ですごい大雨で万座毛などは眺められませんでしたがまた次来た時の楽しみに取っておこうと思います。
バスガイドさんもとても人柄の良い方で、沖縄について色々な説明を沢山してくださり、初めてだった私にはどれも興味深かったです。
沖縄の歌も歌ってくださり楽しめました。
ありがとうございました^^

次は晴れてる時に、また沖縄に来た際は利用したいです。

I'm glad I was able to visit the main tourist spots in Ishigaki Island in half a day. There was a bit of concern when the driver hit the mirror and we had to switch buses, but we ended up finishing the tour on schedule without any delays. It would have been even better if we could have spent a little more time at each spot. I really appreciated being able to visit places like the Yonehara Yaeyama Palm Forest, which are difficult to reach on your own.

半日で石垣島のメイン観光スポットを回れて良かった。
出発時にドライバーがミラーぶつけてバス乗り換えトラブルがあり心配されたが日程に遅れも生じず順調に観光が終えられたので、各スポットでの時間をもう少し長く取られるともっと良かったと思う。
米原八重山ヤシ原生林など個人では行きにくい所に行けたのがとても良かった。

I recommend this for those who have a flight back around 3 PM. On the last day, you can enjoy a complete tour around Ishigaki Island without wasting time starting from 9 AM. In the end, they drop you off at the airport.

Depending on the weather, you can fully enjoy the charm of the outer rim of Ishigaki Island. You can visit places you might not have gone to alone and gain knowledge you wouldn't have otherwise. If the weather had been good, Kabira Bay and Tamatorizaki Observatory would have surely offered stunning views. Unfortunately, it was slightly cloudy, so I could only experience about half of its beauty, but I was very satisfied. The guide entertained us with interesting trivia and a variety of songs and shamisen performances!

15時台の帰りの飛行機を取ってる方にはおすすめです。
最終日の朝9時から時間を無駄にすることなく石垣島をぐるっと一周。最後は空港で降ろしてくれます。

天気次第ではありますが、石垣島外周の魅力を余すところなく楽しめます。
1人で回ってるだけでは行くことはなかったであろう場所に行くことが出来、知り得なかった知識を得られます。
天気が良ければ川平湾や玉取崎展望台はさぞや絶景だったことでしょう。
残念ながら薄曇りでしたのでその美しさの半分程度しか味わうことは出来ませんでしたが非常に満足できました。
ガイドさんの豆知識と多彩な歌や三味線で楽しませてくれます♪

The tour guide's service was excellent.
The lunch was delicious.
I was able to experience various activities, and the time management was great, making it a very fulfilling tour.

添乗員の対応が良かったです。
お昼が美味しかったです。
色々体験できて、時間の分配もよくて、とても充実したツアーでした。

I had my parents join the tour I participated in during my first trip to Okinawa. They were very satisfied with the Churaumi Aquarium. I believe this tour is a must for anyone's first trip to Okinawa.

自分が初沖縄旅に参加したツアーを両親来日時にも参加させました。
やはり美ら海水族館に大満足していました、
初沖縄はこのツアーは必須だと思います。

The weather was very nice, and I was able to enjoy the places I wanted to visit and the scenery I wanted to see! I would like to take my time exploring the places I liked on my next trip. ^_^

とても良いお天気で、行きたい所や見たい景色を楽しむことができました！
今回気に入ったところを、次の旅行でまたゆっくりまわりたいと思います^_^

I chose the course at the Valley of Gangala. The explanations were thorough, and it was enjoyable. I think participating on the last day of my stay was just right for the time until my late flight.

ガンガラーの谷のコースにしました。丁寧に説明してくださり楽しかったです。滞在最終日に参加したら遅いフライトまでの時間に丁度良かったと思いました。

I had a great time! However, I went with my mother, who walks with a cane. At the Churaumi Aquarium, you have to walk from the parking lot to the entrance. Since you also walk around at Nago Pineapple Park, I wouldn't recommend the tour for those with mobility issues. If someone with mobility issues is participating, I think it would be a good idea to contact the tour company in advance.

とても楽しかったです！
ただ、私が行った時は杖をつきながら歩く母と一緒でした。
美ら海水族館は入り口まで駐車場から歩きます。ナゴパイナップルワールドでも園内歩くので、足の悪い方はツアーはオススメできません。
足の悪い方が参加されるのなら、一度観光会社に問い合わせておくといいと思います。

It was a trip for two people aged 72 and 79, and from the departure at Ishigaki Port to the return, all aspects of the journey were wonderful. The lunch was also delicious. I unconditionally recommend this tour to anyone considering it.

72歳と79歳の二人旅でしたが、石垣港の出発から帰港まで、全ての行程の内容・対応が素晴らしかったです。ランチも美味しかったです。ツアーを検討されている方に無条件にお勧めします。

I had chosen my own itinerary for the day, and left the details to the driver. The driver was great, friendly & responsive, and made excellent suggestions. He took me to purchase discount tickets, which wasn’t on my radar, and knew the best places to park & meet up. A great day with a great driver!! (I could tell that he was nervous at first about communication, but he was very relieved that I speak Japanese so we could communicate without issue.)

I made a reservation for a bus tour in Okinawa, which I visited for the first time in 10 years, thinking it would efficiently take me to the places I wanted to go. I was grateful that the bus arrived on time despite it being a Sunday, and the bus guide's explanations were very clear and enjoyable.

There are several departure points, but if you choose randomly, you might end up quite far from your hotel, so I think it's best to check the locations properly and get on from the nearest one.

Also, the stops are not meant for leisurely exploration, so there isn't much time to slowly decide where to go or what to do. I think it's better to have a rough idea of the places you want to visit and the food you want to try, and then move quickly!

10年ぶりに訪れた沖縄で、行きたいところを効率よく回れるバスツアーはないかなと思い予約しました。日曜日にも関わらず、定刻通り到着してくれてありがたかったのと、バスガイドさんのご説明がとても分かりやすく楽しめました。

出発地がいくつかあるのですが、何となくで選ぶとホテルから結構遠かったりするので、きちんと場所を調べて最寄りのところから乗せてもらうのがいいと思います。

また、立ち寄る場所ではゆっくりする、という感じではないので、どこ行こうか、何しようかとゆっくり選んでいる余裕はあまりないです。ある程度行きたい場所や食べたいものなど決めておいて、サクサク回るのがいいかなと思いました！

It was my first solo trip to Okinawa. I really enjoyed my time at the Churaumi Aquarium. Even without renting a car, this tour allowed me to visit various places, which was great. I think it's a good option for first-time visitors to Okinawa, as it includes locations like Manza Beach that are hard to reach without a car.

初めての沖縄一人旅でした。美ら海水族館は滞在時間が長く楽しめました。レンタカーを借りなくても、このツアーなら色々な場所に行けて、良かったです。万座毛など、車がなければ行けない場所にも行けるので、初めて沖縄を訪れる人にはいいと思います。

I chose the half-day tour instead of the full-day bus tour because a full day can be tiring. During the ride, I enjoyed listening to various stories from the guide, which was a lot of fun. I barely made it to the Eisa show at Okinawa World, which started at 10:30, and I really enjoyed it. Once you enter the cave, you can't leave until you reach the end, and it takes quite a while, so I ended up spending a lot of time there and didn't have much time to leisurely explore other places. The tour ended on time, so I recommend it for those who want to relax freely afterward.

丸１日のバスツアーは疲れるので、半日のこちらを選びました。
乗っている間はガイドさんから色々なお話を聞けて、とても楽しかったです。
おきなわワールドは、10時半からのエイサーショーにギリギリ間に合ってとても楽しめました。
洞窟に入ってしまうと、最後まで行かないと出られなく、わりと長いのでそこで時間をとられてしまい、
あまりゆっくりと他のところを見ている時間がなかったです。
時間通りの解散で、あとは自由にゆっくりしたい人におすすめです。

This time, it was a short stay of 2 nights and 3 days. One of my friends was visiting Okinawa for the first time, so we signed up for this tour. It was a fun tour packed with a lot of activities. You can also take a nap during the bus rides, and for those with a short stay and visiting Okinawa for the first time, I highly recommend it!

今回は、2拍3日の短い滞在でした。友人の１人が沖縄初めてだったので、このツアーを申し込みました。ぎゅっとプランが詰まった楽しいツアーでした。バスの移動中は仮眠も取れますし、旅行の滞在日数が少なく、初めての沖縄の方には、オススメです！

It was great to have many pickup locations to choose from. The guide was very thorough and provided excellent guidance. This time, the tour included Sefa Utaki, and although it was a revisit, we couldn't go to the most important place, and I wish that had been communicated more clearly. (The destination had changed.) Despite the limited time, we were able to see the wonderful views from Chinen Misaki while walking quickly.

ピックアップ場所が多くて選択できるのが良かった。ガイドさん付きでしっかりガイドして頂けた。今回、斎場御獄も入っているツアーで、再訪ですが一番肝心の場所まで行けず、もっとその事を大きく告知して頂きたかった。(行先変更してました。)時間も限られる中、速足で見学すると知念岬の素晴らしい景色も見られました。

The road to the airport was congested, so it was difficult to adjust the time on unfamiliar roads... So, I thought I would join a bus tour that takes you around the places I wanted to visit and sends you directly to the airport!

I was able to visit efficiently, and I really enjoyed the guide's stories and even songs along the way. I was very glad I participated.

I felt reassured when I received a call on my mobile before the bus arrived for the meeting point. I would like to participate again.

空港までの道は混んでいるので、慣れない道では時間調整が難しい…
それならと、行きたいところを廻るしバスツアー参加して空港へそのまま送ってもらおう！と思い参加。

効率よく廻れたこと、道中でのガイドさんのお話や歌までも堪能できて、すごく楽しい時間。
参加してよかったと思いました。

集合もバス到着前に携帯に電話頂けたので安心できました。
また参加したいです。

The island tour by bus, glass boat, and water buffalo ride was great, and it was wonderful to fully enjoy Ishigaki Island with the guide. However, the information about the bus returning to the terminal was unclear.

バスにて島巡り、グラスボート、水牛乗車はガイドさん含めて石垣島を満喫できて良かったのですが、ターミナルに戻るバスの案内が分かりにくかったです

Yambaru Experience Tour
On the bus, you can enjoy information about the next destination through the earphone guide and the tour conductor's commentary, while sometimes looking out the window. The travel is much easier compared to renting a car.
During lunchtime, not only is there a delicious seafood set meal, but there is also a beautiful garden with great scenery, making popular shops quite understandable.
The main highlight, Daishi Forest Mountain, follows the Churaumi Observation Deck course as the standard route, while those interested can start from the Unique Rocks and Giant Stones course. Although the Unique Rocks and Giant Stones course has difficult footing, it allows you to feel the energy of Daishi Forest Mountain, known as a power spot, even more. I was overwhelmed from the start and couldn't find my pace; 50 minutes was definitely not enough. I wished we could have stayed for about an hour and a half.

Although I didn't encounter the wild Yambaru Rail, after learning about life through the earphone guide and videos (which included footage of animal accidents due to traffic), I was able to see the adorable behavior of Kuu-chan, the Yambaru Rail, through the explanation of the guide at the Yambaru Rail learning facility.

Yambaru is a bit far and not easy to get to, but it was a very satisfying bus tour with a variety of experiences.

やんばるを満喫するツアー
バス社内でも次の目的地に関する情報をイヤフォンガイドや添乗員さんの話も聞きながら、時には車窓を見たり、目的地までの移動がレンタカーよりとにかく楽です。
ランチタイムは美味しいお海鮮の定食はもちろん、景色の良い庭園があり、人気のお店も納得です。
メインにしていた大石林山は、美ら海展望台コースを標準として、希望者は奇岩･巨石コースからスタートする。奇岩･巨石コースは足下が悪いのですが、パワースポットと呼ばれる大石林山をより感じることが出来ます。最初から圧倒されて、ペースが掴めず、滞在50分では全然足りなかった。希望として1時間半くらい滞在時間があればと思いました。

野生のヤンバルクイナには出会えなかったけれど、バス車内でイヤホンガイドと映像での命の学習(交通事故による動物の事故映像が流れます)をした後、ヤンバルクイナの学習施設で案内役のお姉さんの説明で、ヤンバルクイナのくーちゃんの愛らしい行動が観られました。

やんばるまでは少し遠い、なかなか行けないけれど、いろいろ廻ってもらえて大満足のバスツアーでした。

I was looking for a morning sightseeing tour because of the time of my return flight. We couldn't arrange a rental car ourselves, and the bus schedule didn't fit our plans, so I was about to give up when I found a tour that worked for us, so I signed up. The tour included the Shurijo Castle, which I really wanted to visit, and I could choose between Okinawa World or the Valley of Gangala, so I chose the Valley of Gangala. I felt energized at Shurijo Castle, and at the Valley of Gangala, the guide's explanations were easy to understand, and I was able to see the giant banyan tree and experience a mystical world, which was great. I would like to use this service again.

帰りの飛行機の時間のため、午前中のみの観光ツアーを探してました、自分たちで行くにはレンタカーも手配出来なくて、バスの時間も予定内では行けなくて、断念しようかと思ってたところに行けるツアーを見つけたので、申し込みしました、１番行きたかった斎場御嶽が組み込まれていて、おきなわワールドかガンガラーの谷を選択出来たので、ガンガラーの谷を選択しました。斎場御嶽はパワーをもらい、ガンガラーの谷では、ガイドさんの話しもわかりやすく、巨大ガジュマルを見れて神秘な世界を見れて良かったです。また利用したいと思いました。

Nago Pineapple Park and the Churaumi Aquarium were both very good. I think it was a very fulfilling tour with the ocean along the way. I would like to request another ocean-related tour next time.

ナゴパイナップルパークも美ら海水族館もとても良かったです。途中で海もあってとても欲張りで良いツアーだと思います。次回も海関係のツアーをお願いしたいと思います。

It was great that we were able to move efficiently without any waste. However, the announcements heard through the earphones were choppy and I could hardly understand what was being said.

効率よく回ってもらえたのでムダがなくて
良かったです。
ただイヤホンで聞くアナウンスは電波？途切れ途切れで殆ど何を言ってるかわからなかったです。

○Positive Points
- Since it stops at various locations, you can choose souvenirs from different places.
- I had trouble figuring out where to get on in the morning, but after a phone call, I was able to board safely. It was raining, and the staff kindly held an umbrella for me when getting on and off.

○Disappointing Points
- I felt that the ticket handover at the aquarium entrance was not smooth.
- The restaurant where I could listen to island music had performers and food that weren't to my taste, so I was not satisfied. The bitter melon champuru without any ingredients was particularly disappointing. The staff mentioned it was a course meal from the Celestial menu, so I wonder if it was a cheaper course... Since it was a special trip, I wanted to eat something delicious even if it meant spending more.
- It might be better to reduce the number of stops and spend at least 10 more minutes at Churaumi. After visiting the aquarium, I had extra time, but not enough to go to another facility, so I struggled to fill the time.

I feel like visiting Churaumi Aquarium once is enough. Although the bus tour is convenient since I don't know the area, I think I will choose a different tour for the meals next time.

○良かった点
・様々な場所で停車するため、おみやげを色んな場所で選べる。
・朝、乗る場所がわからなくて困ったが、電話のやり取りをして無事乗れた。雨天だったので乗り降りの際に傘をさしてくれた。スタッフさんが親切。

○残念だった点
・水族館入場時のチケット受け渡しがスムーズでなかったように思う。
・食事 島唄ライブを聞けるお店だったが、演者も料理も好みではなく、満足出来なかった。特に具のないゴーヤーチャンプルーは残念。お店の方もセルリアンのコースのお料理です、というふうに言って料理を運んできたので、安いコースだったのかな…。せっかくの旅行だったので値段をあげてもおいしいものを食べたかった。
・停車場所を減らして、美ら海での時間を10分でも長く取った方がいいのでは。水族館を見た後に時間が余ったが、別の施設に行くほどは時間が余らないし、時間つぶしに困った。


美ら海水族館は1度行けばいいかなという感じでした。土地勘がないなか、バスツアーは便利なので機会があればまた利用したいが、料理は別のツアーにしようと思う。

The day after participating in the island tour, I joined a tour around the island, but I was disappointed that the schedule was tight and rushed, leaving no time to relax and enjoy the sightseeing at all. I understand that the tour was arranged to fit the flight departure times, but only a few guests got off at the airport, while the majority returned to the bus center. Moreover, the tour ended quite early, making it difficult to fill the time afterward.

The content was good, so I believe the stay at each sightseeing spot should be extended to at least double the time. I thought the tour could be extended until the evening. My satisfaction with the island tour is quite low.

離島ツアーに参加した翌日に島内一周ツアーに参加しましたが、すべての予定がタイトでせわしなく、全くのんびりと観光できなかったことが残念です。
飛行機の出発時間に合わせたツアーは理解できますが、飛行場で下車したお客さんはほんの少数であり、その他大勢はバスセンターまで戻りました。しかもかなり早い時間のツアー終了なので、その後の時間を潰すことが大変でした。
内容は良いので、それぞれの観光地での滞在時間を倍以上設けるべきと考えます。ツアー終了は夕方まで伸ばしてもと思いました。
離島ツアーに対して満足度はかなり低くなります。

We participated as a couple. The purpose was the tour of Iriomote Island, which we had long admired. The mangrove cruise, crossing the island by water buffalo cart, the cart tour on Taketomi Island, and riding the glass-bottom boat twice were all part of a very satisfying tour. We were blessed with good weather; it was comfortably warm. The kindness of all the staff was delightful. Thank you very much. We would like to use your services again.

夫婦で参加しました。かねてから憧れだった西表島のツアーが目的でした。マングローブ遊覧や水牛車での島渡り、竹富島での牛車巡り、グラスボートは二度も乗りすべて大変満足のツアーでした。天気にも恵まれ、やや暑い程度で快適なツアーでした。すべてのスタッフの人情が心地よかった。ありがとうございました。また利用したいです。

I participated in this tour as a solo traveler. It was great to be able to visit so many places at a low cost. I had read in reviews that the time spent at each spot was short, so I researched the highlights before joining. Therefore, I didn't feel it was particularly short. There were more international travelers than Japanese participants on the tour.

一人旅で参加しました。
格安でこれだけ回れるのは良かったです。
一つのスポットの滞在時間は短いと口コミで見ていたので、見どころとかを調べて参加しました。なので特に短いとは思わなかったです。
日本人よりも海外の方が多いツアーでした。

I chose this tour because I wanted to visit three islands in a short amount of time. There was no tour guide throughout the trip; instead, we received an explanation at the ferry terminal and got tickets for the entire itinerary, which we followed. At each destination, representatives from the respective tour companies were waiting for us, so everything went smoothly without any confusion.

The mangrove tour in Iriomote was fascinating, the water buffalo cart ride to Yubu Island was soothing, and I was moved by the beauty of the sea in Taketomi Island. I wished we had a bit more time for sightseeing on Yubu Island, and it was disappointing that the bike rental return time on Taketomi Island was early, leading to a long wait for the departure of the return ferry.

滞在時間が少ないけど3島を観光したいということでこちらのツアーを選択しました。
通してつく添乗員さんはおらず、フェリーターミナルで説明を受け全行程のチケットをもらい、それに沿って進んでいくツアーです。行った先にはそれぞれの観光会社の方が待ち受けており、迷うこともなくスムーズに終了することができました。
西表のマングローブツアーは興味深く、由布島渡りの水牛車には癒され、竹富島の海の美しさに感動しました。
由布島の観光時間がもう少し欲しかったのと、竹富島のレンタサイクル返却時間が早くて、帰りの船の出発までの待ち時間が長かったのが残念でした。

I was disappointed that I couldn't take photos with the water buffalo freely. I also couldn't eat the lunch because it had beans in it due to my allergy, and I was told that exchanges were not allowed, which was disappointing. I would like the lunch menu to be provided in advance.

水牛と写真が自由に撮れずがっかり。ランチが豆の入ったご飯がアレルギーの為食べられず、交換も不可と言われてがっかり。ランチメニューを前もって記載してほしい。