All Reviews for Top Okinawa Attractions

I have snorkeled for decades all over the world--Blue Cave is a treasure. The staff at Bokenjima took wonderful care of me (even though they spoke barely any English, it didn't matter in the water!). This is an experience not to be missed.

I applied because I wanted to go to Kabira Bay. The guide shared various stories about the explanations and history of different places, and it was enjoyable.

川平湾に行きたくてお申し込みしました。
各所の説明や歴史など、様々なお話をガイドさんがして下さり楽しかったです。

We didn't even stop at Ryugujo, the butterfly paradise. We had an hour lunch break near a hotel with shops/food court and I was expecting Okinawa soba as stated in the itinerary but we got a "hot sandwich" which ended up being a tiny triangle of basically taco salad sandwich. Had to go buy a bowl of Okinawa Soba to have enough to eat. We spent 40 minutes at the pineapple park. We definitely didn't need a whole hour for lunch as tiny as it was. It simply forces you to buy more food at the food court. Not going to see the butterflies at all was a huge disappointment. No explanation given as to why we didn't even go.
We had 3 hours at the aquarium which was great. Wish we had more time there.

Such an incredible day! From the very beginning everything ran smoothly thanks to the beautiful staff who tried their best to speak English and accommodate to everyones needs, including a bus pickup service from my front door step in the morning and return at the end of the day!
On arrival we were able to store valuables, given a great quality wetsuit to wear for the day and welcomed onto the boat for the day where complimentary drinks and lunch were provided (vegetarian friendly!) as well as shower, changeroom and toilet facilities and a great safety briefing and run down of the day from staff in various languages.
The stops were incredible and thanks to the staff we were able to download images of each destination for free which will definitley be held onto for years! The water was warm and as stunning kerama blue as you expect and we were lucky enough to see so many fish and a few turtles whilst exploring!
Overall a really great and unforgettable day which ultimately came down to a really well working team of guides!
Tip for anyone going on this, regardless of if you have a history of travel sickness, bring some medication with you and some sun protection!

I participated with my parents in their 60s. Since all three of us are inexperienced drivers, it's great that we could visit northern tourist spots on a bus tour. The travel was comfortable in the cool interior of the bus. I think the price, which includes tickets to the aquarium and lunch, is a fantastic deal. My parents seemed to enjoy visiting various tourist attractions. I believe this is a tour I can recommend to everyone!

６０代の両親と参加しました。
３人ともペーパードライバーなので、バスツアーで北部の観光地に行けるのはありがたいです。
移動も涼しい車内で過ごせて快適でした。
水族館のチケット、お昼御飯がついてこの値段は破格だと思います。
両親もいろいろな観光地を回れて楽しそうにしていました。
みんなにおすすめできるツアーだと思います！

The attendant was kind, and even though it was my first time snorkeling, I felt at ease. Even someone like me, who is very prone to seasickness, was able to go, so I definitely recommend trying it at least once.

アテンダーのお兄さんも優しく初めてのシュノーケリングでしたが安心してできました。船酔いに弱すぎる僕でも、行けたので一度は行った方がいいですね。

I am very satisfied. The refreshing smiles and kind assistance from the guide and driver made me feel energized despite the long distance. I will definitely use this service again when I visit Okinawa.

大満足です。ガイドさん並びにドライバーさんの爽やかな笑顔、親切な対応に長距離にもかかわらず、疲れも吹っ飛ぶ気がしました。再度来沖する際も利用させていただきます。

I was able to efficiently visit the tourist spots, and the guide's explanations were wonderful. I had a very satisfying day!

観光地に効率よく行くことができたことはもちろん、ガイドさんの説明が素晴らしく、大変満足のいく一日を過ごせました！

This is my second time participating. The instructor was the same as last time, Mr. Osaka. The conversation was enjoyable, and I was the only one there, so I could talk without worrying about others. This time the weather was good, and unlike last time when the fish wouldn't come close without bait, this time many fish came close enough to reach without any bait. The Blue Cave was truly vibrant blue, and depending on the angle, it occasionally changed to a greenish color, which was very beautiful. I'm not very confident in my physical strength as I'm nearing my sixties, but with snorkeling, as long as I float, I can easily be taken to the "Blue Cave." I participated alone again this time and had many photos taken, but next time I definitely want to bring my wife along.

Thank you, Mr. Osaka, for your help.

今回で2回目の参加です。
インストラクター前回と同じ大坂さん。
会話も楽しく、しかも私一人の貸し切り状態で、周りに気兼ねなく話す事が出来ました。
今回は天候もよく、魚も前回は餌がないと近くに来てくれませんでしたが、今回は餌が無くても近くに手が届くくらいにたくさんの魚が寄って来てくれました。
青の洞窟も本当に青々していて、角度によっては時折緑がかった色に変わり大変奇麗でした。
体力に自信ない還暦近くの私ですが、シュノーケリングは浮いていれば「青の洞窟」まで連れて行ってもらえるので大変楽に参加できます。
今回も一人の参加で写真もたくさん撮っていただきましたが、次回こそ家内を連れて参加したいと思います。

大坂さん、お世話になりました。

I participated in a half-day tour on Wednesday morning, May 22, 2019. It was my first time snorkeling, and I was anxious, but I had a great time. I was scared because I couldn't remove the instructor's flotation device until the end, so I wasn't able to swim on my own, which was disappointing. Next time I go to Okinawa, I plan to challenge myself to swim independently! I was really happy to see many beautiful fish and coral reefs in Okinawa. After a break, we went to a spot for snorkeling where we could see turtles, but unfortunately, I didn't see any, maybe because of my bad luck. I hope to see turtles next time I visit Okinawa! I also thought it would have been nice to have a photo service for the fish we saw that day. I was pleased that there was a drink service during our break on the boat! Additionally, I truly appreciate the round-trip transportation to and from the hotel. Thank you very much! I would like to use this service again!

2019.05.22水曜日午前中半日ツアーに参加しました(^ ^)シュノーケリングが初めてで不安でしたが楽しめました(^.^)明日が付かないので怖くてインストラクターの浮き具を最後まで外せなくて自力で泳げなかったのが残念でした。次回また沖縄に行った際は自力で泳げるようにリベンジしようと思います！沖縄の綺麗な魚やサンゴ礁を沢山見れて嬉しかったです(^.^)休憩を挟み2回目のシュノーケリングの時に亀がいるスポットに行きましたが日頃の行いが悪いのか見れませんでした。また沖縄に行った時には亀が見れたらいいなと思います！
その日に見ることができたお魚の写真も写真サービスにあればよかったなと思います！船で休憩中に飲み物のサービスがあったのは嬉しかったです！また、ホテルまで往復の送迎もして下さり本当に感謝です！ありがとうございました(^ ^)また利用したいです！

I participated in a tour on the afternoon of the day I arrived in Ishigaki Island. I thought about using a bus free ticket to get around, but the bus schedule didn't work out as I hoped, so I opted for the tour. In hindsight, choosing the tour was the right decision. Inside the vehicle, the guide explained the history of Ishigaki Island, described the scenery visible from the window, played the sanshin, and let us listen to folk songs. It was a very rich experience!

石垣島に到着した日に午後から参加しました。
バスのフリーチケットでまわろうと思いましたが、バスの時間が思うようになかっので、ツアーにしました。
結果としてツアーにして正解でした。
車内では、ガイドさんが石垣島の歴史や車窓から見える風景の説明、三線を弾いて下さり、民謡を聴かせて下さり、とても盛り沢山な内容でした！

It was such a good water activity
There was slight rain but the activity continued
The shop Bokenjima is very neat and organized
Our guides were two lovely young ladies, very cheerful and took good care of us especially my husband. This was his first snorkel experience
He enjoyed fully and amazed by the fishes
We were guided to the cave and took many pictures
The Blue Cave is very popular attraction, it was very crowded
We saw many divers too, many I believe its their 1st time
These dive guides really good, each hand holding 1 to 3 divers
Anyway I can see that these are very easy dive sites, calm and relax
After the snorkel, we took a short boat ride, we walked back to the shop. There we have a nice shower, collected the CD
Very happy & satisfied with the guides and overall service
Highly recommend!

Initially, we had planned to do SUP at Kabira Bay, but due to unfortunate bad weather, we changed to SUP in the mangroves. There was another couple with us, making a total of four participants. I had never done SUP before and thought I might not even be able to get on, but my husband was able to stand and ride from the very beginning. The other woman and I paddled while sitting. It was quite difficult at first; we couldn't go in the direction we wanted and struggled to gain speed, but thanks to the staff's careful guidance, I managed to muster the courage to stand and ride partway through.

In the afternoon, we were scheduled to go snorkeling at the Blue Cave and then move to a waterfall for shower climbing, but it was canceled due to high waves. Since we didn't have any other plans in mind, we asked the staff if there was anything else we could do, and they suggested SUP at a place called Futsuu River, which we participated in. It was wider than the mangroves we visited in the morning and had a sense of openness with not many other people around. They also quickly sent us the photos taken that day, which became a wonderful memory. Thank you, staff member Kuri-chan, for taking care of us all day! I hope to come back next year and have a revenge SUP at Kabira Bay with PIPI again!

It was a day full of satisfaction! The muscle pain the next day was terrible, though... haha.

当初は川平湾でのSUPの予定でしたが、あいにくの悪天候だったためマングローブでのSUPに変更になりました。私たちの他にカップルがもう一組いて、計4人での参加となりました。SUPはやったことがなく、乗ることすら出来ないのではないかと思いましたが、主人の方は最初から立って乗ることが出来ました。私と、もう一人の女性は座りながら漕ぎました。中々最初は難しく、行きたい方向に行けなかったり上手くスピードが出せなかったりしましたが、スタッフの方の丁寧なご指導もあり、途中から勇気を出して立って乗ることも出来ました。
午後は青の洞窟でのシュノーケリングと滝へ移動しての、シャワークライミングの予定でしたが、波が高いため中止になってしまいました。私たちは特に他の予定は考えていなかったためスタッフさんに何か他のプランで出来ることはありませんか？と聞いたところ吹通川という所でのSUPをご提案してれて参加しました。午前に行ったマングローブよりも広く他にあまり人が居なく開放感に溢れてました。その日に撮った写真も直ぐに送ってくださりとても良い記念になりました。スタッフのクリちゃん！一日中面倒みてくれてありがとう！また来年もPIPIさんにお世話になって川平湾でのリベンジSUPが出来たら良いなと思いました！
一日、大満足のプランでした！翌日の筋肉痛はヒドかったですが…笑。

The tour guide's guidance was excellent and kept us engaged during the travel time. Since the tickets for the aquarium and Ryukyu Village are included, considering the cost and time of renting a car, as well as the risks of driving, I think this is a very worthwhile tour. We were able to efficiently visit the main spots, from pineapples and watermelons to sea grapes and a souvenir shop with purple sweet potato tarts.

ツアーのガイドさんの案内が素晴らしく移動時間を飽きさせない。
水族館と琉球村のチケット込みなので、
レンタカーを借りる費用と時間、運転のリスクを勘案して考えると非常にお得なツアーだと思う。
パイナップルやスイカ、海ぶどうから紫いもタルトがある土産屋までメインスポットを効率よく回れる。

I had so much fun from morning until evening that there wasn't enough time.
It was a great tour.
I highly recommend it if you're going to the Churaumi Aquarium!

朝から夕方までみっちりと時間も足りないくらい楽しめました。
とても良いツアーでした。
美ら海水族館に行くならオススメです！

I participated in the Blue Cave snorkeling experience starting at 7 AM. In the morning, there were very few tourists snorkeling, so we were able to enjoy the Blue Cave all to ourselves. Additionally, we were able to take many photos, which was great. Thank you very much.

朝7時から青の洞窟シュノーケリング体験に参加させていただきました。朝方はシュノーケリングに来ている観光客は非常に少なく、青の洞窟を貸し切りで楽しむことができました。また、写真も多く撮っていただき大変良かったです。ありがとうございました。

The main tourist attractions in central Okinawa were packaged together, and I enjoyed every moment from start to finish.

I thought it would have been nice to see the super famous Heart Rock on Kouri Island, even just passing by on the bus. The Churaumi Aquarium, of course, had the large tank with whale sharks, but enjoying a café while overlooking the big tank was a luxurious experience. After that, instead of watching the dolphin show, I took a stroll on Emerald Beach, which turned out to be a lovely and refreshing place. I wondered if the inclusion of the Okashi Goten was a commercial strategy or a collaboration, but I ended up buying some souvenirs (laughs). The atmosphere and the dance at Ryukyu Mura were also great, and I even got to meet the famous staff member, Grandma Umeko (laughs).

Also, as many of you have written in your experiences, the guide was truly wonderful. Not only did we hear stories about Okinawa, but there were also songs included, making the entire day of the tour enjoyable, even on the bus.

In short, I was able to spend a fulfilling day. I highly recommend this to anyone planning to explore this area!

沖縄中部の主な観光地がパッケージされていて最初から最後まで盛りだくさん、十二分に楽しめました。

古宇利島では、超有名なハートロックまで見れたら良かったかなと思います、バスで通るだけでもいいので。
美ら海水族館は、ジンベイザメの大水槽ももちろんですが、大水槽を眺めながらのカフェが優雅なひと時でした笑
その後イルカのショーは見ないでエメラルドビーチを散歩しましたが、思った以上に素敵で気持ちよい場所でした。
御菓子御殿が組み込まれているのは、商業戦略かタイアップ？と思ってしまいましたが、乗せられて（笑）しっかりお土産を買いました。
琉球村の踊りも雰囲気も良かったです、名物スタッフ・ウメトおばぁにも会えましたし笑

あと、皆さんも体験談でよく書かれてますが、ガイドさんはとても素晴らしかったです。
沖縄話だけでなく唄なども交え、バスの中も含めツアー１日を堪能できました。

と、とにかく充実した一日を過ごす事ができました。
この辺りを巡ることを予定されている方には超オススメです！

As expected, it was cloudy, but I had a great time.

I enjoyed snorkeling and felt refreshed under the waterfall, making the most of my day.

案の定、曇りでしたが、、楽しめました。


sup、シュノーケル、滝で洗い流すって感じで、1日を満喫できました。

I participated with my small child. The bus guide was very pleasant, and her voice was easy to understand. I boarded in Naha City, but the bus picks up at various hotels, which will be helpful for my next trip to Okinawa when choosing a hotel. We visited the aquarium and played with my child at Emerald Beach near the aquarium. With a full three hours, there are various ways to enjoy the experience depending on the person.

小さい子供と2人で、参加しました。バスガイドさんが、非常に感じ良く、声も聞き取りやすかったです。私は、那覇市内から乗車しましたが、色々なホテルにバスがお迎えに行くので、次に沖縄旅行に来る時のホテルの参考にもなりました。水族館を見学して、水族館近くのエメラルドビーチで、子供と遊びました。3時間たっぷりあるので、人によって、楽しみ方が色々出来ます。

The hotel shuttle service was very convenient. I had a lot of fun throughout the day ( ᵔᵒᵔ )♡ I wished I had a bit more time at Pineapple Park. The next Hanasaki Marche had a longer stay than Pineapple Park, so it might be good to adjust the time here. I really enjoyed Churaumi. Pineapple sorbet was served in the car, along with a souvenir of one piece of Chinsuko. I highly recommend it.

ホテル送迎付き
とても楽ちんでした。
1日、たくさん楽しめました( ᵔᵒᵔ )♡
パイナップルパークはもう少し
滞在時間欲しかったです。
次のハナサキマルシェはパイナップルパークより長い滞在時間だったので、ここの時間を調整してもらえたかいいかもしれません。
美ら海はほんとに楽しめました。
パイナップルのシャーベットが車内ででて
ちんすこう１個のお土産つき。
とてもおすすめです。

I chose this bus tour as it allows me to efficiently travel with my elderly mother. The bus also had a singing tour guide, which made our time enjoyable.

高齢の母と効率よく回れるバスツアーとして選びました。バスには歌うバスガイドさんも同行しており、楽しく過ごすことができました。

The activities are exactly as said in the program. The pick-up and drop-off service is very on a timely manner. Staffs are very friendly and helpful although communication in English is limited but it's not a burden for a joyful snorkeling experience. All gears are in good condition and there's no need to bring any personal item as all are well prepared for you. The Captain is very knowledgeable on the weather conditions and snorkeling spot as we're there on the rainy day but he managed to move us around without facing any rain or storm. I'd recommend everyone to experience this tour, the price they charge is very reasonable. I'll definitely join this tour again if I'm back to Naha.

We participated as a family of three. It was our first time trying SUP. Even I, who can't swim, and my 6-year-old daughter found it very easy and fun to do while sitting down! However, the next day, my shoulders were sore from the muscle strain, haha. There was a two-hour break, but there weren't many places to explore... We had lunch and just waited for the time to pass. I had experienced snorkeling once before in the afternoon, and at that time, the instructor was a young woman, so my daughter was able to float happily with her floatie. This time, the instructor was a handsome young man, and my daughter seemed nervous and ended up crying, haha. Because of that, one instructor had to focus entirely on her, and I apologize to the other participants for the inconvenience. Since I can't swim either, we took up some time, but I was grateful that he didn't show any annoyance and stayed with us! However, the path from the car to the sea was muddy from the previous day's rain, which was a bit scary, haha. The waterfall was also impressive with its cold, clear water. My daughter and I couldn't do the Tarzan swing, but my husband enjoyed it. Lastly, the fresh juice shop we were taken to had the best juice! It mentioned in the preparation list to bring a change of clothes, but we participated in our swimsuits, moved in our swimsuits, and were sent back in our swimsuits, so a change of clothes wasn't necessary. Just a towel, a drink, and lunch money were enough. We took a lot of photos and had a satisfying day!

家族3人で参加させて頂きました。SUPは初挑戦でした。泳げない私も6歳の娘も座った状態でできるのでとても簡単で楽しかったです！ただ次の日は肩が筋肉痛に笑。休憩時間が2時間ありましたが、あまり回る場所もなく…お昼を食べ、ただただ時間が来るのを待つのみと言った感じでした。午後からのシュノーケルは1度体験した事あったんですが、その時はインストラクターの方がお姉さんだった事もあり娘も浮輪でプカプカ浮いてニコニコで参加できたのですが、今回はイケメンのお兄さんで娘も緊張したのか、泣いてしまいました笑。そのせいで、インストラクターのお兄さん1人が娘につきっきりになってしまい、ほかの参加者の方にご迷惑をおかけしてしまい申し訳なかったです。私も泳げない事もあり、時間を取らせてしまいましたが、嫌な顔一つせず、付き合って頂きありがたかったです！ただ、車から海までの道のりが前日の雨でぬかるんでいて、怖かったです笑笑。滝壺も、冷たい綺麗な水に感動。さすがに私と娘はターザンはできませんでしたが、主人は楽しんでいました。最後に連れて行ってもらった生ジュースのお店のジュースも最高でした！用意するものに着替えと書いてありましたが、水着で参加して水着で移動して、水着で送ってもらえるので着替えは必要なかったです。タオルと飲み物、お昼ゴハン代だけで十分でした。写真もたくさん撮って頂き満足な一日を過ごさせて頂きました！

On the last day of my trip, I was looking for morning activities since I had a flight scheduled in the afternoon, and I decided on this one! The weather was great, and I thoroughly enjoyed stand-up paddleboarding in the crystal-clear Kabira Bay. Above all, the guide was cheerful and really energized the atmosphere, and their explanations were thorough, which made me feel at ease. I was also very grateful that they took many memorable photos for me, as they wanted me to create lots of memories. They suggested various poses, and I received many great pictures! We finished by noon, and since I had some time before my flight, they also gave me advice on how to spend the remaining time. Thank you very much! 😊

旅行最終日、15時台の飛行機に乗る予定のため、午前中のアクティビティを探しており、こちらに決めました！天気も良く、透き通る川平湾でのサップを存分に楽しめました。何より、ガイドさんが明るく、場を盛り上げてくれましたし、説明もしっかりしていただけたので、安心して実施できました。『思い出をたくさん残してほしい』と、記念になる写真をいっぱい撮っていただけたのもとてもありがたかったです。色々なポーズを提案してもらえて、いい写真がたくさんいただけました！12時には終了し、飛行機まで少し時間があったので、残りの時間の過ごし方もアドバイスしてもらえました！ありがとうございました(^^)

As a repeat visitor, I participated this time with seven friends. Since we joined on the last Sunday, it was not crowded, and we were smoothly guided without any waiting time for parking or lines. The guide was very polite and the photos were fantastic. I would like to use this service again!

リピーターで今回は友達と7人で参加しました。日曜日の最終で参加したので空いていて駐車場や待機列の待ち時間もなくスムーズに案内してもらえました。ガイドのお兄さんも丁寧に案内してくれたし写真も最高でした。また使いたいと思います！

Maybe a bit rush but covers many places. Good enough. Lunch is so so, better to buy your own at the lunch location. There are good food there. Friendly guide but as the tour stated, only speak in Japanese.

Overall experience was good. The staffs were friendly, helpful and experience.
Would suggest to provide some fruits as I do not have the appetite to eat the bento lunch provided.

It was my first time doing SUP and snorkeling, but it was so much fun and beautiful! Above all, the guide was really great! (*≧∀≦*) It was also a lot of fun to interact with the other participants on the same tour! I will definitely go again! (*^^*)

SUPもシュノーケリングも初めてだったけどすごい楽しかったし、綺麗だったー！
なによりガイドさんがとても良かったです！(*≧∀≦*)
同じツアーでご一緒の方々と交流できるのもとても楽しかったですよー！
絶対また行きます！(*^^*)

This was my third time participating in a bus tour in Okinawa. Although I had previously visited these places individually, I joined this tour because I wanted to go to Kouri Island and Manza Beach. Considering that renting a car and using the highway would be more effort, I think it's great to be able to go at this price. It's a pity that we couldn't spend much time at any place other than the Tropical Dream Center. The guide's stories were enjoyable and nice. However, I was concerned about the seating arrangement on the bus. Nevertheless, I had a great day, so it's all good. Next time, I would like to join a tour in the Yanbaru area. Thank you very much.

沖縄のバスツアーは、3回目の参加になります。以前も個人で行ったことがある場所ですが古宇利島、万座毛に行きたくて参加しました。レンタカーを借りて高速道路を使って行くことを考えると楽してこの、価格で行けるのは、良いかと思います。熱帯ドリームセンター以外は、時間が短くゆっくりできなかったのが残念です。ガイドさんの話しも楽しくて良かったです。ただ、残念なのは、バスの座席の配置が気になった事です。でも、1日楽しめたのでOKです。又、今度は、やんばるの方面のツアーに参加したいなと思います。ありがとうございました。

My 6-year-old daughter has always been afraid of the ocean and has hardly ever put her feet in the water, insisting that she didn't want to try snorkeling. I thought we would end up waiting on the beach with one of the parents again this time, but thanks to the instructor who was very kind and attentive, my daughter was able to enter the water without fuss. Moreover, she was able to master the use of the snorkeling equipment and learned a lot about different types of fish and various ecological features, which sparked her interest in the ocean. The drone footage also captured some great videos and photos, creating wonderful memories for our family. We definitely want to do this again next time.

6歳の娘が、海が怖くて今までもほとんど海には足をつけたことがなく、シュノーケルも嫌だと言いはっていたので、今回も親のどちらかと浜辺で待機かなぁ〜と思いながらお願いしたのですが、担当してくださったインストラクターのお兄さんがとても丁寧に親切に接してくださったおかげで娘もグズらず海に入ることができました。その上シュノーケルの道具の使い方もしっかりマスターでき、お魚の種類やいろんな生態の特徴など、子供達はたくさん教えていただいて海に興味を持つことができました。ドローン撮影もとてもいい動画やお写真を撮っていただき、家族揃ってとても良い思い出ができました。又是非次回もお願いしたいと思います。