All Reviews for Top Okinawa Attractions

I was impressed by the beautiful view from the observation deck, and I was very satisfied with the packed itinerary, which included having lunch in a pleasant spot on the hill and listening to the guide's wonderful Okinawan songs on the bus.

展望台からの眺めの良い景色に感動して、高台にある気持ちのいい場所で、ランチ出来たり、バスの中で、ガイドさんの上手な沖縄の歌を聴いたり、盛りだくさんの内容に大満足でした♪

I confirmed in advance whether only children could participate before making the reservation. Unfortunately, on the day of the event, the sea was rough and the temperature was cold, but in the morning we did a mangrove canoe tour, followed by a 3-hour break (which seemed a bit long for the kids…). In the afternoon, due to the weather, we couldn't go to the Blue Cave, so we snorkeled at another location. The sea conditions seemed calm, so I was able to relax and leave it to the guides while I was diving elsewhere.

The communication before the reservation and the day before was smooth, and I felt it was a trustworthy tour. I would definitely like to make a reservation again if I have the opportunity next time. Thank you very much.

子ども達だけの参加が可能かどうかを事前に確認してから申し込みをしました。あいにく当日は、海は荒れていて、気温も寒かったのですが、午前にマングローブカヌー、3時間休憩【子供たちには、少し長すぎたみたいですが…】を挟み、午後から青の洞窟は天気により不可だったので、他の場所でのシュノーケル。海の状態も穏やかだったようなので、他でダイビングをしていた私も安心して、おまかせできました。
予約前のやり取りも、前日のやり取りもスムーズでしたし、信頼できるツアーだなと思います。
また次回も機会があれば予約させていただきます。ありがとうございました。

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。

This is a plan where you can enjoy both the river and the sea in one day.

First, we went canoeing down a river filled with mangroves. We were able to see mangrove tunnels and coral caves as well. Thanks to our guide, Shinpei, who kindly provided instructions, we had a fun canoeing experience.

After a two-hour break for lunch, we moved to the beach for a snorkeling experience. It had been a while since I last snorkeled, but I enjoyed seeing beautiful fish and coral reefs. I was lucky to encounter a green sea turtle as well.

On the way back, we were taken to a free shower spot, which was great because I could shower right away. We took a lot of photos, and it became a wonderful memory.

1日で川と海を楽しめるプランです。
最初はカヌーでマングローブがたくさんある川下りができました。
マングローブのトンネルやサンゴの鍾乳洞なども見ることができました。
ガイドのしんぺーさんがやさしくレクチャーして頂いたおかげで楽しくカヌー体験をすることができました。
昼休みとして2時間休憩した後に、
ビーチへ移動して、シュノーケル体験でした。
久々のシュノーケルでしたがきれいな魚やサンゴ礁なども楽しめました。
アオウミガメにも出会うことができてラッキーでした。
帰りは無料のシャワースポットまで送ってもらえたのですぐシャワー浴びれて助かりました。
写真をたくさん撮ってもらえて、いい思い出になりました。

The group was packed with 49 people, and I had to share a seat with someone. There were many foreign participants who often didn't keep to the meeting time and were always late. The Churaumi Aquarium was great because we had two hours of free time there. However, there was traffic in Naha City, and it took over three hours to return.

49人パンパンで、一人参加は相席だった。外国人参加も多くて、集合時間を守らず常に遅れぎみだった。美ら海水族館は、2時間自由時間が合ったので、よかった。那覇市内が渋滞で、帰りは、３時間以上はかかった。

There were 39 participants.
There were also foreigners.
On this day, the wind was very strong...
It was cloudy and cold.

There was nowhere to have a proper meal...
I wish the tour company, Rad Kanko, would be a bit kinder. They should at least guide us on where to stop and what to eat. The guide seemed to be struggling with the directions too.

In terms of cost, I was very satisfied!!
But what about the hotel pick-up!?
Before I knew it, the meeting point had changed to in front of the prefectural office, which felt a bit off. I had to take a taxi to get there!!

At the Churaumi Aquarium, it's quite a walk from the bus.
You can see the planetarium for just 190 yen!! Great value~.

Overall, from the morning onwards, everything was just so hectic!!

From the Churaumi Aquarium, it was just a long ride back, so it was really just sitting on the bus...
The driver had a tough job!!

It's a bit of a waste of a product.

Since I used a taxi to and from the prefectural office, I ended up adding 1400 yen to the tour cost (⁠+⁠_⁠+⁠).

参加者は39人。
外人さんも居ました。
この日、とても風邪が強くて…。
曇りで寒いのなんの。

まともに食事を取れる場所がない…。
ラド観光さんももう少し優しくしてほしい。どこの立ち寄りで何を食べればいいのかくらい案内するべき。
ガイドさんも案内に困ってました。

金額的には大満足！！
でも、ホテル送迎は！？
いつの間にか県庁前集合になってて、
なにか違和感。タクシーで県庁前まで行きましたよ！！


美ら海水族館はバスからかなり歩く。
プラネタリウムが190円で見ることができます！！コスパ良し〜。

全体的に朝から全てにおいて、
とにかく、忙しない！！

美ら海水族館からは、ひたすら帰るだけなので本当に乗りっぱなし…。
ドライバーさん、大変だよ！！

なにかもったいない商品です。

県庁前まで行きも帰りもタクシー利用したのでツアー代金にプラス1400円(⁠+⁠_⁠+⁠)

Okinawa is a sprawling city and traffic is hectic specially for a first-time to Japan. This tour, a bit tiring for 12 hours is a good way to see some of the big far away sights like the Manzano rock and the aquarium. Though I feel the pineapple park can be done away with.

I was able to enjoy the Churaumi Aquarium slowly. Although I left at 7 PM, they made sure to guide me thoroughly around.

ゆっくりと美ら海水族館
堪能できました
午後７時の帰りでしたがその分しっかり
あちこち案内してくれました

The one-way fare from the airport to the remote island terminal is 540 yen, so it's a good deal if you plan to make a round trip within 24 hours. Although it says 24 hours, if you purchase it at 9 AM, you can use it until around 10 AM the next day. It's the same price as the round-trip ticket offered by Toei Bus, but since it can be used for places other than the airport, I thought it was a good purchase. However, the bus frequency is only about two times an hour, and there are few routes, making it difficult to use for sightseeing. Even when searching for routes on Google Maps, many destinations take about 20 minutes on foot from the bus stop. I have only been to the southern part of Ishigaki Island, so I don't know about the northern part.

空港から離島ターミナルは片道540円なので24時間以内に往復するのであればお得です。
24時間と書いてますがAM9時に購入したら翌日のAM10時台まで利用可能でした
東バスさんからでてる空港往復チケットと同価格ですが、空港以外にも使えるので良いかなと購入。
ただバスの本数が1時間2便程度なのと路線が少ないので観光には使いにくいです。
Googlemapで経路検索してもバス停から目的地まで徒歩20分とかかかるのが多かったです。
私は石垣島南部しか行ってないので北部はわかりません。

I was able to move smoothly to each destination with hardly any traffic, which gave me plenty of time to enjoy everything at a leisurely pace.

各訪問先へは殆ど渋滞もなくスムーズ移動が出来ていて時間的余裕があり、大変ゆっくりと楽しむことができたと思います。

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。

This time, I participated in a fun diving experience alone, and I was very satisfied with the explanations, the support during the experience, and the many pieces of advice that I can use for next time. I would like to experience it again when I come to Okinawa.

今回、ファンダイビングで1人で参加したんですが説明から体験中の対応、次に生かせるようなアドバイスなど沢山していただけて、とても大満足なダイビングとなりました。また沖縄に来た際は体験させていただきたいと思いました。

It was unfortunately rainy. Although the forecast predicted light rain, it was quite heavy at Kabira Bay, and the glass-bottom boat service was suspended. Nevertheless, the tour around the island by bus was enjoyable. I can only imagine how wonderful the scenery must be in better weather. Thank you for sharing various insights about the island.

あいにくの雨でした。小雨予報でしたが川平湾では、結構降っていてグラスボートも運休でした。それでも、観光バスでの島内一周は、楽しかったです。きっと季節が良ければ、すばらしーーーい風景なのだろうと想像もできました。
島のいろいろを教えてくださってありがとうございました。

We booked an 8-hour private car service from the cruise ship terminal in Okinawa. Despite a delayed start due to immigration, our driver was incredibly helpful and accommodating, ensuring we covered multiple stops efficiently. The driver provided some time buffer without extra charges. It was a great short visit experience and we are happy with the service. Google translate works well well!

A 5-day unlimited ride bus pass is available for 2000 yen. There is also a ticket for unlimited rides for one day at 1000 yen. The number of buses from the airport to the port bus terminal is frequent. Next, there are 6 round trips to Kabira Bay, while other routes have fewer services.

5日間路線バス乗り放題で2000円
1日乗り放題は1000円と言うチケットもあります。
路線バスの本数は空港から港バスターミナルは本数が多くあります。
次に川平湾が6往復、他は少ないです。

At this price, I was able to efficiently visit various places with the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium as the main attraction, and I was very satisfied with the content. The guide was knowledgeable, had a great singing voice, and provided thoughtful attention to the participants, making it a fun tour.

この値段で、美ら海水族館をメインに各所効率的に回れて、内容的にとても満足です。ガイドさんは知識豊富、歌もお上手で、参加者にきめ細やかな配慮対応されていて、楽しいツアーでした。

Matsuchan, our guide, was very friendly and put us at ease! Since everyone was a first-timer, there was no need to worry about keeping up with the lectures, and I think the content was enjoyable enough to have a great time even in the unpredictable weather of Iriomote Island!

ガイドのまっちゃんさんがとても気さくで安心しました！参加者はみんな初めてなのでレクチャーについていけるか心配する必要もないですし、天候が不安定な西表島でも充分楽しめるコンテンツだと思います！

I had the opportunity to go mangrove stand-up paddleboarding on Miyara River in Ishigaki Island. I experienced a surreal feeling similar to that of "Itte Q"! There was no wind, and I surprisingly managed to stand up on the paddleboard quite quickly, which was a lot of fun 🎵.

Additionally, the coordinator was very kind and shared many recommendations for shops in Ishigaki Island, making for great conversation and a wonderful time 👍. Thank you very much! ❗️

石垣島、宮良川のマングローブサップをやらせていただきました。「イッテQ」のような非日常感あふれる景色を体験できました！風も無くサップも意外とすぐ立てるようになって楽しかったです🎵
また、コーディネーターの方がとても親切で、石垣島のおすすめのお店などたくさん教えていただくなど話も盛り上がり、良い時間を過ごせました👍
ありがとうございました❗️

When searching for tours, I wrote this as a reference for those who might be concerned, as I saw in past experiences that there were no restroom breaks for three hours on the way back. I was worried about that when choosing a tour. I'm glad to hear that the experiences shared in the past have been communicated to the tour company!

The tour was quite hectic but very enjoyable. The Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium involves quite a bit of walking, so it might be tough for those who are not used to exercising. I think everyone has covered the details of the tour, so I'll skip that. For those going during the season starting in December, the maximum temperature of 17 degrees Celsius and minimum of 15 degrees feels quite cold. Especially at the places visited during the tour, the sea breeze is strong and it can be very chilly, so winter clothing is definitely appropriate. On International Street, everyone was dressed for winter; there were no people in short-sleeved T-shirts or light clothing like long-sleeved T-shirts with hoodies.

ツアー探しの時に、過去の体験談で帰りの３時間トイレ休憩がなかったとあったので迷われる方がいれば参考にと思い書きました。
ツアー選びの時に私はそこが大丈夫か！？っと気になったので。
過去の書いてくださった体験談がツアーの主催会社に伝わったようでなによりです！！

ツアーは、バタバタしてますがとても楽しめました。美ら海水族館はけっこう歩くので運動不足の人はしんどいかも。
ツアーの内容については皆さん書かれていると思うので省くとして、１２月からの季節に行く方の参考に・・・・、沖縄の最高気温１７度、最低15度は体感では寒いです。特にツアーでまわるところは海風が強くすごく寒く真冬の服装で問題ないです。国際通りなども、皆冬の服装で半袖TシャツやロンTにパーカーなどといった薄着の人はいませんでした。

Everyone was either unable to swim or felt anxious, but thanks to the instructor's excellent guidance, we were able to enjoy ourselves in the end. Thank you very much.

全員泳げないまたは不安なメンバーでしたがインストラクターさんが上手に指導して頂いたお陰で最後は無事楽しむ事が出来ました。ありがとうございました。

I was worried because it rained in the morning the day before, but it turned out to be surprisingly beautiful. I could see the fish well too. I didn't feel sick at all.

前の日から朝も雨で心配でしたが、意外と綺麗に見えて良かったです。お魚も良く見えました。全然酔いませんでしたよ。

As soon as you exit the arrival gate, there is a counter on the right, which was easy to find. I definitely planned to visit the Churaumi Aquarium during my trip, so it was convenient to be able to exchange my tickets right when I arrived at the airport. The whale sharks are breathtaking!

到着口を出てすぐ右にカウンターがあるのでわかりやすかったです。旅行の中で美ら海水族館には絶対に訪れる予定だったので、空港に到着したタイミングで引き換えができ便利でした。ジンベイザメは圧巻です！

I was able to efficiently visit the sightseeing points on Ishigaki Island. The guide's explanations were very easy to understand, and I had a great time.

石垣島の観光ポイントを効率的に回る事が出来ました。
ガイドさんのお話はとても聞きやすく良い時を過ごせました。

I had visited the Churaumi Aquarium multiple times, so this time I wandered around the surrounding facilities. I enjoyed the planetarium and the rare tropical plants. Personally, I wish I had more time to spend at American Village.

美ら海水族館は何度も訪れていたので今回は周辺の施設をウロウロ見て回りました。プラネタリウムや熱帯の珍しい草花を堪能させて頂きました。
個人的にはアメリカンビレッジの滞在時間がもっとあったらいいなぁと思ってます。

Purchasing in advance and just showing it at the information desk made everything smooth. Entry was also smooth with just the code display. Plus, the price was cheaper than the regular price. I think it's a service that anyone going there should definitely buy.

購入も事前に買って、案内所で見せるだけでスムーズ、入場もコード掲示だけでスムーズ。そして値段も定価より安い。行く人は買うしかないサービスだと思いました。

We gathered at the bus stop in front of the Southwest Tourist Hotel, but there was no place for the bus to stop in front of the hotel. Instead, there was a space under the Monorail Makishi Station where one bus could park, and that’s where the tour bus was waiting for us.

At the Churaumi Aquarium, there were times when events overlapped, and the dolphin show coincided with the feeding time for the whale sharks. We prioritized the whale shark feeding and were thrilled to see Jinta, who is 29 years old, eating almost vertically.

私達は南西観光ホテル前のバス停での集合でしたが、ホテル前にはバスが停まれる場所は無く、モノレール牧志駅下の道にバスが一台停車出来るスペースが有り、そこでツアーバスは待っていてくれました。
美ら水族館では、イベントの時間が重なる事があり、イルカのショーとジンベイザメの餌やり時間が重なっていました。私達はジンベイザメの餌やりを優先し、29歳のジンタ君がほぼ垂直で餌を食べる姿を見れて感激でした

The transparent blue waters of Kabira Bay are, of course, amazing, but I think many people have already enjoyed the underwater experience by boat, so I will focus on other attractions.

Along the way, we will stroll through the forests of Ishigaki Island, where you can enjoy nature with the charming and unaccustomed to humans, tree-climbing lizards scattered here and there.

At the end, you can see the Pacific Ocean and the East China Sea from Tamatorizaki, which is fantastic. While you can drive there, it can be quite challenging, so using a one-day bus pass means you have to stay at the observation deck for hours. This tour covers the main island of Ishigaki, allowing you to focus on island sightseeing like Iriomote Island from the next day, making it a highly recommended tour.

透明なブルーの川平湾は、もちろん最高ですが、これまでにも船に乗って海面下を満喫した人も多いと思いますので、川平湾以外にフォーカスします。
途中で、石垣島の森林を散策しますが、人馴れしていなくて愛嬌のあるキノボリトカゲが、あちらこちらにいて自然を満喫できます。
最後には、玉取崎で太平洋と東シナ海を東西に見ることができて最高です。
ドライブで来ることもできますが、結構大変な場所ですので、バスの一日券を使ったら何時間も展望台にいないといけないので、このツアーなら石垣島本島をカバーできて、次の日からは、西表島など離島観光に注力できるのでおすすめのツアーです。

Since it was a bus tour, the stay at each location was somewhat short, but for someone like me who is not good at driving, the bus tour was very helpful. The bus guide's way of speaking was polite and cheerful, and it was really nice.

バスツアーなので
各所滞在時間がやや短いものの
車の運転が苦手な私にとっては
バスツアーはありがたかったです。
バスガイドさんの話し方は丁寧で朗らかで、とてもよかったです(⁠・⁠∀⁠・⁠)

Although the sky was unfortunately cloudy, we were able to enjoy ourselves thanks to the guide's entertaining stories. The underwater scenery viewed from the glass-bottom boat met our expectations, and everyone on board was impressed. It's the same at every tourist spot that there are many Chinese tourists. On the tour, it felt more relaxing since it was just Japanese people on the bus, on the boat, and during meals.

あいにくの曇り空でしたが、ガイドさんの楽しいお話で盛り上がることができました。
グラスボートから見る海中の景色は期待通りで、乗船していた皆さんも感激していました。
中国の観光客の方がたくさんいらっしゃるのは、どの観光地に行っても同じですね。ツアーだとバスの中でも船の上でも食事でも日本人だけなので落ち着けるように思いました。

You can enjoy the beautiful coral reefs and fish of Kabira Bay.

I think Kabira Bay is probably the most wonderful place to take a glass-bottom boat ride in Japan today.

とても美しい川平湾の珊瑚礁とお魚達を
楽しめますよ

たぶん現在の日本でも、グラスボートに乗船するなら、川平湾が一番素晴らしいと思いますよ