All Reviews for Ryukyu Mura (Ryukyu Village)

It's not very large, so you can enjoy sightseeing at a leisurely pace. There are also singing and dancing shows at different times. They were selling fresh juice made from poi and sugarcane as well.

それほど広くはないので
ゆっくり観光できます
時間ごとに歌や踊りのショーも
あります
ポーポーやサトウキビの生搾りジュースも
販売していました

On the day of the visit, it was rainy, but the rain stopped when we got off and started sightseeing, which was great. I had been to Ryukyu Village several times, but this was my first visit to an awamori distillery. I learned a lot about the production process of awamori. The view from Banta Cafe was stunning; I lost track of time while gazing at the ocean, and it was truly wonderful. I definitely want to come back to see the sunset.

当日は、雨模様でしたが、降車して観光時には、雨が止み、良かったです。琉球村には何度か、行って事がありましたが、今回、初めて泡盛工場に行きました。泡盛も製造工程がよくわかり勉強になりました。バンタカフェは絶景で、時が経つのも忘れて、海を眺めて、とても良かった。是非、夕陽を観に、また来たいと思います。

There aren't many courses that go to Ryukyu Village, so it was a valuable course for those who have visited Okinawa several times. The guide was very kind and provided thorough explanations, and it was great that there were no Chinese-speaking guests, only Japanese and English speakers. The originally scheduled day was canceled due to not enough participants, but the process of rescheduling to another day was very smooth and left a good impression.

琉球村に行けるコースはあまり無いので、何度か沖縄に来ている人には貴重なコースでした。ガイドさんととても親切丁寧な案内で、中国系の方もいない日本語と英語圏のゲストでとても良かった。当初予定の日は人数集まらず中止でしたが、別日に変更の案内もとてもスムーズで印象が良かった

Despite the rain and strong winds caused by the typhoon, it was convenient that the bus was able to park right at the tourist attractions, except for the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium. Our guide, Kim, worked hard to manage the tour on time. The sightseeing information was provided in a style that could be read on smartphones, so opinions may vary on whether this is better than the traditional style. This tour was suitable for those who want to visit various places all at once when time is limited.

台風の影響で雨や強風でしたが、「美ら海水族館」を除いて、観光名所にバスが横付け状態だったので、助かりました。ガイドのキムさんも、時間通りにツアーをマネージメントしようとがんばられていました。観光案内は、スマホで読み取るスタイルなので、従来のスタイルとどちらが良いかは好みが分かれるところです。時間がない時にいっぺんにいろいろなところを回りたい人向きのツアーでした。

Buffalo Daichan was cute even though it was hot. The entire Ryukyu Village is hot, but there are mists coming out in various places, which is a relief.

水牛のだいちゃんが暑いのに愛想をしてくれてかわいかっです。
琉球村全体が全て暑いですが随所にミストが出ているので助かります。

I was able to get the app and tickets right away! I checked various sites, and this one was the cheapest. Thank you!

アプリもチケットも直ぐゲット出来ました！色々なサイト見ましたが1番格安だった　ありがとうございました

I didn't have high expectations for the facility itself, so it felt about what I expected. I was able to buy tickets through Veltra, and since it was the off-season and a rainy morning, I didn't feel like I lost out too much. However, if it were crowded at full price, I might not even be able to take decent photos... it's not large enough to go around quickly. I was disheartened to see Asian tour groups with their feet up on chairs during the performance and trying to take photos without lining up afterward. I think it would be better to have someone in charge of managing such groups.

そもそも施設自体に期待はしていなかったので、こんなもんか、という感じでした。ベルトラでチケットを買えた事と、オフシーズンで雨の日の朝イチだったので、それほど損したとは思いませんでしたが、定価で激混みなら写真すらまともにとれないかも…すぐに一周できるくらい広くないです。アジア系の団体観光客がパフォーマンス中に椅子に足をあげてふんぞりかえっていたり、終了後に我先にと並ばずに写真を撮ろうとしていてゲンナリしながら帰りました。あーいう団体を管理する担当者をつけた方が良いと思いました。

At the Eisa show, the children energetically played the drums, while the adults performed with powerful drumming and dance. It was impressive. The folk songs were also very pleasant, allowing me to feel the charm of old Okinawa.

エイサーショーでは、子供達がとても元気に太鼓を叩き、大人は迫力の体に響く様な太鼓と演舞。感度しました。
民謡もとても心地良く古き良き沖縄を感じれました。

Initially, the plan I reserved was canceled due to insufficient participants, and I was forced to change plans at the last minute. However, the recommended plan was very fulfilling. I do wish I had received the cancellation notice a bit earlier, but it turned out well in the end. I appreciate the attentive service and would like to use your services again.

はじめに予約したプランが人数不足で中止になり急遽プラン変更を余儀なくされましたが、おすすめしていただいたプランもとても充実した内容でした。もう少し早く中止の連絡が欲しかった思いはありますが、結果オーライです。丁寧に対応いただき感謝しています。またお世話になりたいです。

Although the weather was unfortunate, it only drizzled occasionally, and the road conditions were fine, allowing us to enjoy a full day of sightseeing. I am very grateful for Kim's sincere support and guidance during the tour. Both his English and Japanese were excellent. I found the information he researched about AW and Kadena Air Base to be very interesting.

Since it was a group activity, it would have been nice to cooperate on meeting times, but it was a bit disappointing that we ran out of sightseeing time. The Banta Cafe was a clean and lovely space, but due to the weather, we couldn't see the sunset that day, and 50 minutes felt long. It would have been better if we could have extended our stay at the Ryukyu Village in Maejima, which had been shortened. The Eisa performance was impressive, and I wanted to soak in the afterglow and take a closer look at the relocated Okinawan-style buildings.

Visiting so many attractions is something special about traveling by bus, and it was enjoyable.

あいにくの天気でしたが、降るときもポツポツ程度で、道路状況も問題なく、１日観光を楽しめました。添乗のキムさんの誠実な対応、案内にたいへん感謝しています。英語も日本語も見事でした。ご自分で調べられたAWや嘉手納基地の情報もとても興味深く聴きました。
団体行動なので、集合時刻等を協力し合いたいところですが、少し観光時間が押したところが残念でした。バンタCafeは清潔で素敵な空間でしたが、この日は天候上、夕日を望めず、50分は長かったです。その分、縮まってしまっていた前地の琉球村滞在を長くしていただけるとよかったです。エイサーは圧巻で、余韻に浸りたかったし、移築された沖縄風建造物をじっくりと見たかったです。
盛りだくさんな観光地訪問はバス旅ならではで、楽しかったです。

I often use the bus since I don't drive, and it takes me to various places.

There are many customers from abroad, but the tour guide is fluent in English, which is reassuring.

However, at the Churaumi Aquarium, many people couldn't find the bus stop for the return trip and missed the meeting time. I think it would be better to provide a map of the meeting place along with a note of the meeting time.

車の運転しなくて、バスでいろんなところに連れてってくれるからよく利用します。

外国からのお客様も多いですが、添乗員さんが英語堪能なので、それも安心。

ただ、美ら海水族館では帰りのバスの場所が分からなくなって、集合時間を守れない人が多数いて、集合時間のメモとともに集合場所の地図も渡したほうが良いのでは、と思いました。

More than half of the tour participants were foreigners. The tour guide was also a foreigner who spoke Japanese. Even though Okinawa is part of Japan, it felt a bit like an overseas trip.

ツアー参加者の半分以上が外国人でした。ツアーガイドさんも日本語のできる外国人でした。
沖縄は日本なのに、ちょっぴり海外旅行気分になりました。

The basic time was insufficient, but for us who cannot drive, it was truly a wonderful tour!

I think it's recommended for those who want to explore Okinawa a little bit.

Both the guide and the driver were very nice people, and it became a really great travel memory. Thank you very much! 😊

基本時間は足りないですが、車を運転できない私達には本当にありがたいツアーでした！

沖縄観光をちょこちょこしたい人にはお勧めだと思います。

ガイドさんも運転手さんもとても良い人達で凄く良い旅の思い出になりました。本当にありがとうございます😊

During my first solo trip to Okinawa, I was unsure about renting a car since I didn't know the area. After hearing about bus tours from acquaintances who traveled to Okinawa, I did some research and read experiences from solo participants, which led me to decide to join a tour for efficient sightseeing.

Participating in the tour allowed me to visit the attractions I wanted to see in a cost-effective and efficient manner. The beautiful Okinawan sea, the Churaumi Aquarium, and the live performance at Ryukyu Village were all wonderful experiences. I also signed up for a dinner that included a shamisen live performance, as I wanted to enjoy local Okinawan cuisine.

Thanks to the driver who prioritized safe driving and the kind and attentive guide, I had a fantastic day. I was particularly impressed by the guide's efforts to communicate in Japanese, despite being unfamiliar with the language.

一人旅の初めての沖縄で、地理も分からずレンタカーを借りるか迷いました。沖縄を旅行した知人からバスツアーの話を聞き、色々と調べ、お一人様参加の体験談を読ませて頂き効率良く巡れそうと参加を決めました。実際に参加してみて、自分が回りたい観光地をコスパと効率良く巡れてます。沖縄の海をイメージして美ら海水族館に琉球村での生演奏、素晴らしいかったです。沖縄の地元料理堪能したかったので三味線ライブを味わるディナーも申し込みました。安全運転に努めて下さった運転手の方と親切丁寧なガイドの方の案内で素敵な一日を過ごせました。またガイド方の不慣れな日本で語学を駆使して活躍される姿がとても印象に残りました。

It was packed with content. We visited all the major tourist spots in the northern region, and the ticket price for the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium was included, which felt like a great deal.

盛りだくさんの内容でした。北部の主要な観光地をもれなく回り、沖縄美ら海水族館のチケット代も含まれており、お得感ありました。

I chose to use this service because there were many reviews, and the Panta Cafe and Churaumi Aquarium looked appealing. The experience was as good as others have described. It happened to be the day when the dolphin show at the Okichan Theater resumed.

However, despite the 8:20 AM meeting time, there was no staff in front of Nippon Rent-A-Car, and I had to confirm with the inbound tour staff nearby several times. In the end, there was staff near the bus, and everyone was confused. As a Japanese person, I would prefer the staff to be at the designated location for check-in.

口コミが多く、パンタカフェや美ら海水族館が魅力的だったので利用しました。内容は他の方が書いている通り良かったです。ちょうどオキちゃん劇場のイルカショー再開の日でした。
朝、8:20集合なのに、ニッポンレンタカー前にスタッフはおらず、近くにいたインバウンドツアーのスタッフに数回確認しました。結局、バスの近くにスタッフがいて、皆さん戸惑っていました。日本人としては、記載された場所にいて受付して欲しいです。

Although the weather was looking ominous due to the approaching typhoon, the rain stopped when we arrived, and we were able to take memorable photos.

台風が近付いているという事で　雲行きの怪しい中の観光でしたが　到着すると雨が上がり思い出の写真も撮れました

I'm really glad I was able to visit the spots I wanted on my third tour. Although time was a bit tight, I got to see the Eisa show at Ryukyu Village, and I was able to buy a few things I wanted at Okashi Goten. What satisfied me the most on this tour were Manzamo and the beach at Banta Cafe. Both had amazing views, and the sunset at Banta Cafe was particularly moving. Next time I come to Okinawa, I want to visit Banta Cafe again.

3回目のツアー参加で行きたいスポットに行けたのが本当によかった。時間は少し惜しかったが琉球村ではエイサーショーを見れ、御菓子御殿では欲しいものもそこそこ買えた。このツアーで満足したのは、万座毛とバンタカフェのビーチだった。どちらも景色が最高だったし、特にバンタカフェのサンセットはとても感動的だった。
次に沖縄に来る際はまた、バンタカフェに行きたい。

This trip is very interesting; we could spend a bit more time at the aquarium. Next time, I want to participate in other Okinawa itineraries, such as going out to the sea or diving...

今回の旅行はとても面白いです、水族館はもう少し時間を残すことができます。次回は海に出たりダイビングしたりするなど、他の沖縄の旅程に参加したい⋯⋯⋯⋯

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☆

I arrived at the meeting place 20 minutes early and asked the bus that was parked there. There were many tour buses from China and Korea, so we didn't depart for a while, and the bus for Celian was waiting at the back. When the time came, two young women in charge arrived and said that since there were only 10 participants today, we could sit wherever we liked on the bus, so we were able to relax.

We arrived at the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium at 10:30, and the departure was at 13:00. It took about 10 minutes to walk from the bus to the entrance, and since the dolphin show was at 11:30, we went to see the whale sharks first. I wanted to take my time and see various things, but since time was limited, we headed towards the dolphin show, and suddenly there was a heavy downpour, so everyone was stuck. After a while, it didn't seem like it would stop, so we decided to go to the manatee pavilion. I wasn't sure if the dolphin show was still happening, but since I heard music, I went to check it out and found that the show had just started, so we were able to watch it from the front row.

We arrived at the Okashi Goten in about an hour and stayed for 20 minutes. There were many tourists, so I just bought a sweet potato tart and a sweet potato cream puff before returning to the bus. Since we couldn't eat on the bus and it was only a 5-minute drive to Manzamo, we enjoyed our snacks at the rest area after seeing Manzamo. The weather had cleared up at Manzamo, so the view was really beautiful.

At the next stop, Ryukyu Village, there happened to be a free guide, and participants received a small coin. It can be used as 100 yen, kept as a souvenir, or used on a future visit. The guide explained various things, which was educational.

They made sure we could make it in time for the Eisa performance. The Eisa was powerful and fun. Finally, we relaxed at Banta Cafe with some pineapple juice. We were the only participants with dinner included, but they had made a reservation for us at 19:30, so we were able to eat without waiting. At Sam's, they grilled meat right in front of us while performing. Finally, we were served a cream puff, and I was quite full.

Although we encountered a heavy downpour along the way, it was a very satisfying day. Thank you very much for your help. If I have the opportunity, I would love to participate again.

集合場所には20分前には到着していて停まっているバスに聞いたら中国や韓国の方のツアーのバスがたくさんでなかなか出発せずセリアンさんのは後ろで待機されていました。時間になると二人の若い女性の担当さんが来て今日は10人の参加なのでバスは好きな所にどうぞと言う事でゆっくり座れました。
楽しみにしていた美ら海水族館には10:30に着いたので出発は13:00でした。バスから入口まで約10分かかりイルカショーは11:30だったので先にジンベイザメを見に行きました。ゆっくり色々見たかったけど、時間が限られていたのでイルカショーに向かったら突然の土砂降りで皆さん動けずにいました。しばらくたってもやみそうになくせっかくなのでマナティー館に行きました。イルカショーはあるかどうかわかりませんでしたが音楽か聞こえてきたから行ってみるとショーが始まったばかりで一番前で見ることができました。
御菓子御殿までは１時間位で着き滞在は20分で観光客がたくさんいて、とりあえず紅芋生タルトと紅芋シュークリームだけ購入しバスに戻りました。車内で食べれなかったので次の万座毛まで５分だったので万座毛を見てから休憩所でいただきました。万座毛では天気が回復していたので景色はすごく良かったです。
次の琉球村は無料のガイドさんがたまたまいて参加者には小判をいただきました。100円としても使えるし記念に持って帰っても良いし次に来た時に使っても良いとの事でした。色々説明してくれたので勉強になりました。
エイサーの開演に間に合うように回ってくれました。
エイサーも迫力があり楽しかったです。
最後にバンタカフェでパインジュースを飲みゆっくりできました。参加者でディナー付きは私達だけでしたが予約も19:30にとってくれていたので待ち時間なく食事ができました。サムズでは目の前でパフォーマンスをしながら肉等を焼いてくれました。最後にシューアイスが出てきました。かなりおなかいっぱいになりました。
途中で土砂降りには遭いましたが大満足の１日でした。
大変お世話になりました。機会があればまた参加させていただきますね。

I searched for a tour from Naha to the Churaumi Aquarium and decided on this packed tour from VELTRA, which I always use. My honest impression is that maybe just the Churaumi Aquarium would have been enough? This aquarium has the famous large tank, and the power of this tank is incredible; I was captivated for a long time watching the graceful swimming of whale sharks and rays. There’s also an outdoor area with dolphins and manatees, and above all, the aquarium grounds are spacious, so it takes time to walk around. Unfortunately, the two hours we had were not enough, and I regretted not being able to spend more time at the aquarium if we were going to allocate time to places like the Okashi Goten and Ryukyu Village. Next time, I’ll choose a tour that focuses more on the aquarium (maybe plus one more stop?).

From referring to other experiences, I realized that the biggest issue with this bus tour was that the foreign male guide had difficulty with Japanese and didn’t provide any explanations beyond the meeting and departure times. I really wanted to have a good guide…

美ら海水族館に那覇から行けるツアーを探して、いつも利用しているVELTRAさんのツアーを検索し、盛りだくさんのこちらのツアーに決めました。率直な感想としては、美ら海水族館だけでよかったかな？こちらの水族館には、例の有名な大水槽があり、この水槽の迫力はすごくて、ジンベイザメやエイなどが優雅に泳ぐ様子に長らく目を奪われます。屋外でもイルカやマナティーのコーナーもあり、何より、水族館の敷地も広くて、歩き回るにも時間がかかります。とても決められた２時間では時間が足りず、残念でした。お菓子御殿や琉球村等に時間を割くのであれば、水族館に十分時間をかけたかったです。次は水族館（＋１くらい？）のツアーにします！
※他の体験談を参照して、今回のバスツアーは、ガイドの外国人男性が日本語も不自由で、何時に集合・出発以外、これといった説明もしていただけなかったことが一番の問題だとわかりました。良いガイドさんにあたりたかったです…。

I didn't find Ryukyu Village necessary. It was an old facility with not much to see. If the ticket price is 2,000 yen, I would have preferred to either reduce the tour cost or allow more time to stay at Banta Cafe. While it might be worth it for foreigners, I felt it wasn't a tourist spot worth visiting without a tour, as it seemed deserted. The spots where I could feel the nature and grandeur, like Churaumi Aquarium, Manzamo, and Banta Cafe, were enough. The time spent there was too long and tiring. The bus guide was good.

琉球村はいらなかった。古い施設であまり観るものもなかった。チケット代2000円もするなら、この分ツアー代を安くするか、その時間をバンタカフェで長く滞在させて欲しかったです。外国人ならまだしもツアーでないと、さびれててわざわざ行く観光スポットでは無いと感じた。美ら海水族館や万座毛、バンタカフェの自然や雄大さを感じれるスポットだけで良かった。時間も長過ぎて疲れた。バスガイドさんは良かった。

I participated in the tour on July 19. The facilities, including the aquarium, were great, but the red sweet potato tart from the snack shop recommended by the guide, as well as the sata andagi from Sanya Honpo that we had at Manzamo, were delicious! Thank you to the guide!

7/19のツアーに参加しました。
水族館などの施設も良かったけど、ガイドさんがおすすめしてくれたお菓子御殿の紅いも生タルトや万座毛で食べた三矢本舗のサーターアンダギー、ミキボウルが美味しかった！
ガイドさんありがとうございました！

I wanted to go to the Churaumi Aquarium, so I considered renting a car, but it was expensive since I was alone. Instead, I signed up for a bus tour. The 150 minutes at the Churaumi Aquarium was just the right amount of time. I chose a tour that included steak and lobster teppanyaki, and it was delicious.

美ら海水族館に行きたかったのでレンタカー借りて行こうと考えましたが、一人なんで割高でした。そこでバスツアーを申し込みました。美ら海水族館は150分でちょうど良い時間でした。ステーキとロブスターの鉄板焼き付きのツアーにしましたが美味しかったです。

I had been to the Churaumi Aquarium several times, so this time I decided to visit the Tropical Dream Center for the first time. It wasn't as crowded as the aquarium, and I was able to enjoy the beautiful flowers at a leisurely pace. By the time I arrived at Banda Cafe, it was raining quite heavily, but the scenery in the rain was also very lovely. There was only one group of Japanese tourists on the tour, but there were announcements in Japanese, Chinese, and English, so there were no particular issues. There was an automated audio guide available, but since there wasn't a charging environment for smartphones, not many people were using it. You can efficiently visit various places in one day, making it a fulfilling and recommended course.

美ら海水族館には何度か行ったことがあったので、今回、初めて熱帯ドリームセンターに行ってみました。
水族館ほどの混雑もなく、ゆったりキレイな花を楽しめました。
バンダカフェに着いた頃にはかなり雨が降っていましたが、雨での景色もとても素敵でした。
ツアーでは日本人は一組だけでしたが、日本語・中国語・英語でのアナウンスがありますので特に困ることはありません。
自動音声ガイダンスの案内がありましたが、スマートフォンの充電環境もないので使っている人はあまりいませんでした。
1日でいろいろなところを効率よく巡れるので、充実＆オススメのコースです。

Mr. Kim, our guide, was very kind and friendly. I believe he will become No. 1 in the future. Thanks to Mr. Kim, I had the best travel experience! ♪

ガイドさんのキムさんはとても親切であり、友善な人です。今後はNo.1になると信じています。キムさんのおかげで、最高な旅時間を過ごしました♪

The way the tour guide, Mr. Kin, spoke and his recommended foods were great. I learned about ice cream and hamburgers for the first time. Thanks to him, I tried everything. The optional steak dinner was also fantastic.

金さんと言う添乗員さんの話し方とおすすめの食べ物が良かった。初めて知ったアイスクリームやハンバーガーとか｡おかげですべて食べました。オプションのステーキディナーも最高でした。

The tour was satisfying because it ran on time and allowed us to visit only the places we wanted to see. It seems that my expectations for the Churaumi Aquarium were too high.

定時運行だし、見たい所だけ行けるツアーだったので満足でした。
美ら水族館は、私の期待が大きすぎたようでした。

I think it's difficult to visit several places in a day in Okinawa without renting a car, but participating in a bus tour like this would make it easy to visit multiple locations. I would like to join a tour that goes to different places next time.

沖縄はレンタカーしないと、なかなか１日に何箇所か回れないと思いますが、こういったバスツアーに参加したら楽に数カ所行かれて良いと思います。また、今回と違う所に行くやつで参加したいな。