All Reviews for Top Okinawa Attractions

I booked a half-day tour of Ishigaki Island. However, due to the impact of the new pneumonia, there were only three of us in our group. But our dedicated guide shared many stories about the island, and we were able to ask questions, making it a fantastic experience. I learned a lot about the island's history, which was very educational. At the end, the guide played traditional island music on the shamisen, making for a fulfilling half-day. I really enjoyed it and would love to participate in another tour.

半日の石垣島ツアーを申し込みました。しかし新型肺炎の影響もあり参加者は私たちのグループ3人だけでした。
しかし専属のガイドとしてたくさんの島にまつわるお話をしてくださり、質問もできたりと最高の時間となりました。島の歴史についてかなり詳しく教えていただきとても勉強になりました。また最後には三味線で島の音楽を奏でてくださり充実した半日となりました。
本当に楽しかったです。またツアーに参加したいと思います。

The bus departs from Ishigaki Island's bus terminal at 9:30 AM, taking a leisurely pace. It's a five-hour tour, and you'll be taken to Ishigaki Airport afterward. I recommend it for the last day of your trip.

What stood out the most was the view from the observation deck at Kabira Park. You have to climb some stairs to reach the deck, but the effort is worth it for the stunning view. You can see Iriomote Island and Taketomi Island all around. Of course, the sea is a cobalt blue, and you can gaze at it for as long as you want without getting bored.

Additionally, you can go glass-bottom boating to watch the marine life around Ishigaki Island. You can see various rare fish, sea turtles, and rays. However, on days when the waves are high, the boat can rock quite a bit, but it was still amazing.

石垣島のバスターミナルをゆっくり目の９時半出発　５時間程のツア－ですが
石垣空港まで送ってもらえます。
旅行の最終日にお勧めです。
特に良かったのは川平公園の展望台からの眺めです。
展望台まで行くには　頑張って階段を登らなければいけませんが，頑張っただけの甲斐あって　展望は素晴らしい
ぐるっと西表島や竹富島が見渡せます。勿論海はコバルトブル－　何時まで眺めていても飽きることがありません。
そして　グラスボ－トで石垣島の海の生き物たちのウオッチング
色々な珍しい魚たちやウミガメ　エイなどが見られます。ただし　海の波が高い日は船が転覆するぐらい揺れますが　でも最高でした。　

I am taking the open water dive license at my home. The Kerama friendly dive experience was awesome. I know most the basic dive skills, but the instructor was always close by. I saw a lot of new marine animals. I strongly recommend to try it if you are now afraid to dive.

The trip was nice and there were quite many stops during the day. Stops were quite short but it was ok because there wasn't that much to see. First hour went collecting people to bus from different stops. Tour guide spoke only japanese but she was really nice. In bus there was english audiotape to inform about the route and sightseeings. All entry fees were included in the tour price.

Tour voucher said a light meal would include the tour but we only got a biscuit and ice cream and we needed to pay a proper lunch.

All other stops were nice except the pineapple farm was quite a disappointment. Only good thing there was pineapple wine and juice tastings.

All in all the trip was not bad but not really good either. It was nice way to spent a day. But I'd recommed to rent a car and drive the route on your own. But if you don't have a chance to rent a car this tour is good way to see the island because public transport is not that easy in Okinawa.

The weather was nice on the day, but due to the wind direction, we did SUP in the mangroves of Miyara River. In conclusion, I was very satisfied!!

It was my first time doing SUP, but our guide Diego taught us carefully, and we were able to enjoy the river at a leisurely pace. Diego was very friendly and shared various knowledge about the mangroves during the tour. Also, I was very satisfied with the many photos he took as part of the course. I highly recommend it!

当日は天気は良かったのですが風向きが悪かったため、宮良川のマングローブでSUPをしました。結論、大満足でした！！

初めてのSUPでしたが、ガイドのジエゴさんが丁寧に教えてくださりゆったりと川を満喫できました。
ジエゴさんはとてもフレンドリーで、マングローブについてなど様々な知識を加えながらツアーをしてくれました。また、コースに含まれている写真も、たくさん撮って頂き大満足です
おすすめです！

We participated in this tour for our honeymoon! Since the weather was unpredictable, we made a last-minute reservation the night before. In the end, it turned out to be a very satisfying day! In February, there are few tour companies that offer marine activities, so we were really worried about whether we could actually do it, but we had no problems at all! The sea was incredibly beautiful! Although it wasn't perfectly sunny, it was still so stunning that I was moved. It felt like we were immersed in the world of natural fish, and it was a truly magical and emotional experience.

In the morning, we went snorkeling, had a lunch break at Kabira Bay, and then experienced kayaking in the afternoon. Snorkeling took quite a bit of energy, but we had a nice long lunch break where we ate and leisurely strolled around Kabira Bay, taking photos to recover our energy. (I wish we had taken a glass-bottom boat during that time!) During kayaking at Kabira Bay, we paddled to a beach with hammocks and took lots of memorable photos. When I later looked at the data sent to us, I saw that they had taken an incredible number of photos, making it a truly memorable tour!

I highly recommend this tour!

Additionally, they picked us up from our hotel in the city in the morning and dropped us off at the island terminal on the way back, which was a huge help since we didn't have a rental car. I also recommend it for those planning to stay overnight in Ishigaki Island and then head to other islands!

新婚旅行で参加しました(^^)天気が不安定で読めなかったため、前日の夜にバタバタ予約しました！結果、大満足の一日になりました♡２月はマリンアクティビティができるツアー会社が少なく、本当にできるのか心配していましたが、問題なくできました！海もとっっってもキレイ！！晴天！というわけではなかったのですが、それでもこんなにキレイなの！と感動しました。自然の魚たちの世界にお邪魔させていただいて、自然に溶け込んだような、紛れ込んだような、とっても幻想的で感動的な時間でした。

午前中にシュノーケリング、川平湾でお昼休み、午後にカヤック体験の流れでした。シュノーケリングで結構体力を使ったのですが、お昼休みがゆっくりあり、ごはんを食べて川平湾をゆっくりお散歩したり、写真をとったりして体力回復(^^)(この時間にグラスボートにも乗ればよかった)
川平湾でのカヤックでは、ハンモックのある浜辺まで漕いで上陸！記念になるような写真をたくさん撮っていただきました☆
あとから送られてきたデータを見たら、写真をもう、これでもか！というくらい撮っていてくださって、本当にとっても思い出に残るツアーになりました！
オススメのツアーです(o^^o)

また、朝は市内のホテルまで迎えに来ていただき、帰りは離島ターミナルまで送っていただけたので、レンタカー等の足がなかった私たちはとっても助かりました！石垣島で一泊→離島への予定がある方にもオススメです(^^)笑

This time, I chose this tour so that my friend, who participated in an Okinawa trip for the first time, could experience more of Okinawa. It was a very affordable bus tour that allowed us to explore both the northern and central parts of Okinawa, and my friend was very happy.

今回、初めて沖縄旅行に参加した友人の為に、より多くの沖縄を感じてもらえるようにこのツアーを選びました。
沖縄の北部と中部を一緒に回れるとてもお得なバスツアーで、友人も大喜びでした。

I used this service on the last day of my trip to Ishigaki Island. Since they provided transportation to the airport, I was able to make the most of my time without any waste. As a solo traveler and a paper driver, it was really convenient and enjoyable to tour all the island's attractions by bus. The beauty of Kabira Bay is still etched in my memory.

Lunch was included in the tour, so I didn't have high expectations, but the Ishigaki beef hamburger was incredibly delicious, and everything, including the side dishes and rice, was tasty. The guide's explanations and the shamisen performance were delightful, making for a fun half-day experience. I found the stories from Yoshitaka Gushiken to be very interesting.

石垣島最終日に利用しました。
最後は空港まで、送っていただけるので、無駄なく時間を使う事ができました。
一人旅でペーパードライバーなので、島の名所を全部バスでめぐれて本当に便利で楽しかったです。
川平湾の美しさが今も目に焼きついています。
ランチは、ツアーについてるものなので、期待していなかったのですが、石垣牛のハンバーグがとっても美味しかったですし、お惣菜もお米まで全部美味しかったです。ガイドさんの説明、三味線で歌も聞かせてくださり、楽しい半日でした。
具志堅用高さんのお話が面白かったです。

The instructors were very kind and it was so much fun! I definitely want to participate again the next time I go to Okinawa.

インストラクターの皆さんがとても親切でとてもたのしかったです！次沖縄にいく時も絶対に参加したいです。

We participated in this bus tour as a family trip since our youngest child will become a working adult this spring. I recommend it because it efficiently covers various sightseeing spots in Okinawa, but I wish we could have spent a bit more time on Kouri Island! It was the place where I felt the most Okinawan sea. I felt a bit rushed at the other spots, so it would have been nice to have a little more time. The bus guide, who introduced us to Okinawa's history and provided sightseeing information, had a gentle and soothing Okinawan accent that was very comforting and healing throughout the trip. I would like to join another bus tour in a different area when I visit Okinawa again.

下の子供が春から社会人というタイミングの家族旅行でこのバスツアーに参加。沖縄のエリア別観光スポットを効率よく回れるのでおすすめですが、古宇利島はもう少しゆっくり滞在時間が欲しかった！このコース内で一番沖縄らしい海を感じた場所でしたから。美ら海水族館以外のスポットの滞在時間に少し忙しなさを感じたのでもう少し余裕があると良いなぁと感じました。当日、観光案内、沖縄の歴史の紹介をして下さったバスガイドさんの、沖縄なまりの優し〜い穏やかな口調が心地良く、終始癒されました。また沖縄に行った際には別のエリアのバスツアーに参加したいです。

The weather was nice, and I was satisfied with everything at Kouri Island, Manza Beach, and the Tropical Dream Center. The last time I went to Manza Beach, the weather wasn't good, and it was windy, so it wasn't great, but this time the sea was beautiful and the view was wonderful. It was a pity that the stay at Kouri Island and Manza Beach was only 20 minutes. At the Tropical Dream Center, we had 150 minutes, so after spending about an hour there, we also went to the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium. The orchids at the Tropical Dream Center were very beautiful. If I have the opportunity, I would like to come again.

天気も良く、古宇利島、万座毛、熱帯ドリームセンター、どこも満足でした。前回、万座毛に初めて行った時は、天気が良くなく、風が強くて、今ひとつでしたが、今回は、海も綺麗で素晴らしい眺めでした。古宇利島や万座毛は滞在時間が20分と短いのが残念でした。熱帯ドリームセンターでは滞在時間が150分だったので、1時間程、熱帯ドリームセンターを見学してから、美ら海水族館にも出かけました。熱帯ドリームセンターでは蘭の花がとても綺麗でした。また、機会があれば、また来たいと思います。

We arrived more than an hour earlier than the scheduled arrival time, and if we were going to disband this early, I wish they had adjusted the timing properly. I couldn't experience anything at Ryukyu Village. I'm really disappointed.

最終到着予定時間より１時間以上、早くつき、
こんなに早く解散になるんだったら、ちゃんと時間調整してほしかった。琉球村では体験できなかった。
すごい残念です。

We went snorkeling with nine people for our graduation trip. It was my first experience, but even in February, wearing a wetsuit made it not too cold, and it was a lot of fun! We visited three spots, and at the second location, we found a turtle and swam together, taking some wonderful photos. On the way back, we spotted a mother and baby whale, watching them jump and spout water. It was truly a fun and valuable experience!

卒業旅行に9人でシュノーケリングをしました。はじめての体験でしたが2月でもウェットスーツを着ると寒さもそこまで感じずとても楽しい体験となりました！
3カ所巡りましたが2カ所目でカメを見つけ一緒に泳いだり素敵な写真をとっていただきました
帰りの船ではクジラの親子を見つけジャンプや潮吹きを見ました
本当に楽しく貴重な経験となりました！

I participated alone this time, but the driver and guide were very pleasant, and the weather was nice, so I was able to have a great time. I enjoyed the Churaumi Aquarium enough in two and a half hours. I didn't have high expectations for Ryukyu Village, but the show held in the square was unexpectedly enjoyable. The relocated traditional houses were also impressive. The steakhouse I added as an option was fun with the performance right in front of me, and the food was delicious. Thank you very much.

今回は１人参加でしたが、運転者さん、ガイドさん、とても感じがよく、お天気もよかったので、楽しく過ごすことができました。美ら海水族館も2時間半で十分楽しめました。琉球村はそんなに期待していなかったのですが、広場で行われたショーが思いの外楽しかったです。そして、移築された古民家も見応えありました。オプションでつけたステーキハウスも、目の前でのパフォーマンスも楽しく、おいしくいただきました。ありがとうございました。

I participated alone and I'm in my 50s.
I was impressed by the sincerity of the communication, starting from the phone call the day before the event to the follow-up after it ended. (Local information during the shuttle bus ride, important points before the activity, enjoyable interactions during the experience, and skillful photography, etc.)

The weather on the day was partly cloudy to sunny. The water temperature was pleasant even when splashing around. The sunlight wasn't overly intense, and the wind was gentle.
The guidance on paddle operation and stance adjustments tailored to each participant's situation was thorough and easy to understand. The photos taken during the activity were also stylishly captured, which I appreciated!

I was able to experience my long-desired SUP, and I feel completely fulfilled.
Next, I would like to participate in a mangrove SUP experience!
Thank you for providing such enjoyable memories. Thank you very much!!

ひとり参加 50代です。
催行前日の電話連絡からはじめ 終了後の送りまでの対応の誠実さに好感がもてました。
(送迎バス中の地元案内 、実施前の注意点、体験中の楽しいお声掛け、上手な写真撮影等 )

当日の天候は薄曇り～晴れ。 海ぽちゃしても 心地良かった水温でした。 極度に陽射しがギラついていなく 風も穏やかでした。
参加者個々の状況に応じたパドル操作やスタンスの取り方等のご指導も丁寧でわかりやすかったです。
参加中の写真もセンス良く撮ってあり、感心いたしました！

念願のSUPを体験できて充足感満載です。
次は マングローブsup体験に参加したいと思います！
楽しい想い出の時間をご提供くださりましたことに感謝します。ありがとうございました！！

I was able to see manta rays and sea turtles on the glass-bottom boat. The guide was attentive and fun, and I was very satisfied.

グラスボートではマンタとウミガメを見ることができました^_^
ガイドさんも気配り上手で楽しい方で大満足でした。

You can easily visit the main tourist spots without renting a car. There were other solo female travelers, so it felt safe. When I consulted the bus guide about the next day's sightseeing, they were very kind and helpful. I absolutely recommend the optional glass-bottom boat at Kabira Bay. I got to see turtles and manta rays!

レンタカーを借りなくても主要な観光地を手軽にまわれますよ。女性一人旅の方が他にもいましたので、安心です。バスガイドさんに次の日の観光について相談をしたらとても親切に対応してくれました^_^川平湾のオプションのグラスボードは絶対にオススメします。私は亀とマンタに会えました！

In the morning, while waiting for the bus in front of the prefectural office, there were some tourists from China, which was a bit confusing, but I quickly figured out when the bus arrived.

Perhaps due to the coronavirus, there were few participants, so I was able to use the seats comfortably. The journey to the aquarium was quite long, but once I arrived, I enjoyed it so much that I forgot about the passage of time. I wished I had about 30 more minutes, but considering the return trip, I thought it couldn't be helped.

On the way back, we stopped at a theme park introducing Ryukyu culture, but it was already late, so there were few visitors, which felt a bit lonely. If someone had told me about the highlights, I might have enjoyed it more. However, seeing the manta rays at the aquarium made me forget about everything else.

朝、県庁前でバスを待っていたら、中国のツアーの方がいて紛らわしかったのですが、バスの到着はすぐわかりました。
コロナウィルスのせいか参加者は少なく座席をゆったりと使えました。
水族館までは結構の道のりでしたふが、到着したら時間のたつのを忘れるほど
楽しめました。もう30分くらい余裕があればいいなと思いましたが、
帰りを考えるとしょうがないかなと思いました。
帰り道で琉球の文化を紹介しているテーマパークに寄ったのですが、すでに
遅い時間なので入場者も少なくて寂しかったです。見どころを教えていただければ楽しめたかもしれません。でも、水族館のマンタの雄姿が見れて他のことは忘れました。

I think the best course for beginners in Okinawa is to visit the Churaumi Aquarium. It was my first time at the Okashi Goten.

美ら海水族館に行きたい沖縄初心者向けとしては、ベストなコースではないかと思います。
お菓子御殿は初めてでした。

I thought the guide on the bus was wonderful.
I was able to learn about Okinawan dances while traveling on the bus, and I enjoyed the events at Ryukyu Village.

I also received great recommendations for awamori, which I was able to bring back as souvenirs.

It was a lovely guide who made me want to meet again.

バスの中ガイドさんがとても素晴らしいと思いました
移動中のバスの中で沖縄の踊りを教えてもらえて
琉球村のイベントも楽しめました

おすすめの泡盛もしっかり教えてもらって
お土産にすることができました

またお会いしたいなぁと思わせてくれたステキなガイドさんでした

We had an amazing experience at the aquarium it is a long bus ride but there is a lot to see on the way there including the beautiful ocean once at the aquarium seeing the whale sharks was magnificent watching them feed the whale sharks was absolutely amazing and to think that they actually release them back into the ocean after they’re done studying them is amazing. I would definitely recommend.

I have read good reviews for this trip and just nice that we lucky to get the rebate ( 2 for 1) promo.. So we book the trip!!!

Meeting point : The pick up point is not clearly indicate .. We just know that is at the hotel.. We reached early and scare that we might miss the bus .. Lucky we ask the hotel lobby, yes is the correct place... I suggest that can take picture where is the pick up point and shown at booking page is the best.. Attendance was smooth and easy.. Puncture and fast.. The tour leader couldn't speak english .. But anyway we still OK ..

Lunch at the restaurant opp the sweet potato shop is great.. The udon is nice !

Everyplace given time is just nice except that I prefer the churaumi aquarium to have longer time..
The tour leader bring us to the entry , give us the tickets and also give clear instructions where is the meet up point .. I thk 150min is not enough because what if is elderly ? They have no enough time to look around .. And walk back the carpark is a super long distance for them ..

Pineapple park: it a just mini park wit shopping area .. Time spent here is just nice .. Those do not want shopping can go take pictures outside the shop ..

Overall : it is a good experience .. Those who do not drive can join this tour!!!
We will recommend this to my friends and families ...

I am satisfied both in terms of time and content.
I think the price is reasonable as well.
However, I wished the stay time at each destination could be a bit longer.
In that case, it would be better if the meeting time for the tour started a little earlier.

時間的にも内容的にも満足です。
価格的にも適正だと思います。
ただ訪問先の滞在時間が　それぞれもう少し長くあればいいなと思いました。
その分　ツアーの始まりの集合時間がもう少し早くもいいと思います。

The aquarium was a wonderful experience it’s just amazing to see whale sharks in captivity I hope they do catch and release like what I was told The aquarium by far was the best aquarium I have been to little bit of a long bus ride but the scenery along way spray nice all in all it was worth the adventure.

everything was marvelous. The staff people was very kind and the journey was amazing.

Even on a half-day tour, it was just the right amount of sightseeing.
The glass-bottom boat at Kabira Bay was wonderful.
The beautiful sea and coral reefs were stunning.
I was thrilled to see sea turtles.
The bus guide's sanshin performance was also fantastic.

半日コースでも、ちょうどいい感じで観光できました。
川平湾でのグラスボート。
綺麗な海にサンゴ礁。
海ガメにも会えて感激でした。
バスガイドさんの三線も最高でした。

The tour covered several highlights of Ishigaki Island in about five hours. Fortunately, we were blessed with good weather, allowing for great sightseeing. The sea was very beautiful. We took a glass-bottom boat with the operator, and since there was no wind, the waves were minimal, making it easy to enjoy the fish and coral. However, I couldn't take good photos because the reflections on the glass bottom made it difficult. It's best to just see it in person.

I thought the flowers were susuki (Japanese pampas grass), but the guide told us they were sugarcane flowers. Additionally, we learned some local dialects of Ishigaki Island, which made the sightseeing even more enjoyable.

石垣島の見どころを何か所か、5時間ほどで回るツアーでした。
幸い天気に恵まれて、良い観光が出来ました。
海はとても綺麗でした。OPのグラスボートに乗りましたが、風もなかったので、波も少なく綺麗に、魚や珊瑚を堪能できました。写真は底のガラスに反射した影が映るので、うまく撮影できませんでした。見るに限ります。
　ススキの花が咲いていると思いましたが、ガイドさんが「サトウキビの花だ」と教えてくださいました。その外にも石垣島の方言も教えて頂き、楽しく観光ができました。

We were able to efficiently visit various places, mainly the Churaumi Aquarium. I feel like we could make better use of our time compared to using a rental car. With the steak dinner plan, we got off the bus and enjoyed steak at Sam's Steakhouse. It was fun to watch the cooking performance right in front of us.

美ら海水族館メインに、効率よくいろいろ行けました。
レンタカーを使うより時間が有効に使える気がします。ステーキディナープランで、バスを降りてからステーキハウスサムズでステーキをいただきました。目の前で調理してくれパフォーマンスもあって楽しかったです。

My first dive was in the Kerama Islands! I’ve never felt this way before, dreaming about the next dive as soon as the current one ended. I was a bit disappointed that I didn’t get to see any turtles. The staff's prompt and efficient service was also very pleasant to witness. I believe that contributed significantly to my desire to go back again.

初めてのダイブが慶良間諸島！
終わったとたん次のダイブを夢みるなんて今までになかったことです。かめを見れなかったことが心残りでした。スタッフの対応もテキパキとみていて気持ちいいものでした。多分にそれがまた行きたい気持ちを更に大きく作ってくれたのだと思います。

I felt reassured participating in the tour as the staff was energetic, friendly, and very experienced in dealing with tourists. During the snorkeling, I was able to see various types of fish up close, which was great. Next time, I would like to try not only snorkeling but also diving in the ocean. While kayaking, I enjoyed the beautiful waters of Okinawa while chatting with the guide.

元気もノリもよく、観光客に対する対応もとても手慣れている様子で安心してツアーに参加できました。
シュノーケリングでは様々な種類の魚を間近で見ることができてのよかったです。次はシュノーケルだけでなく、海の中を潜る体験をしてみたいです。
カヤックはガイドさんとお話ししながら沖縄のきれいな海を楽しむことができました。