All Reviews for 1-Day Tours

This time, I participated in the course at Kouri Island and American Village. There were many participants from overseas, and I was worried about the timing, but thanks to the bilingual guide, the sightseeing went smoothly.
At American Village, I was able to see a beautiful sunset, which was amazing! Thank you!

今回は古宇利島・アメリカンヴィレッジのコースに参加しました。海外からの参加者の方が多く、時間など心配でしたが、バイリンガルのガイドさんのおかげでスムーズに観光できました。
アメリカンヴィレッジでは、綺麗な夕焼けが見れて最高でした！ありがとうございます！

The introduction of each spot was a day well immersed in the rich history and experience of Okinawa. If there is another opportunity, I look forward to it.

各スポットの紹介は豊かな歴史も沖縄体感をよく漬け込んだ一日てした。またの機会がございましたら、よろしくお願いします。

I thought it would be quite difficult to visit three islands in one day on my own, so I signed up for this tour. At the reception counter, I was given tickets, and I handed them over each time I used the boat, bus, water buffalo cart, or had a meal. While there isn't a dedicated guide, there are people waiting with cards displaying the tour number I was given in advance when I got off the boat or bus, and they let me know what to do next. Following their instructions to get on the vehicles, have meals, and gather at the designated times made it easy to enjoy the experience, even as a solo participant.

個人で3島を1日で回るのはなかなか大変と思い、このツアーに申し込みました。
受付カウンターでチケットを渡され、船・バス・水牛車・食事を利用するたびにチケットを渡していく感じ。専属のガイドがつくわけではありませんが、船やバスを降りれば、事前に教えられたツアー番号のカードを持った方が待っており、次にどうすればよいか教えてくれます。その指示に従って乗り物に乗ったり、食事をしたり、時間になったら集合するだけなので、一人参加でも気軽に楽しめました。

I took a half-day tour in the afternoon. I signed up because I wanted to go to Kabira Bay. The weather was nice, and the glass-bottom boat was amazing. The staff on the glass-bottom boat mentioned that the water clarity wasn't the best today, but it was still really beautiful. Not only the underwater scenery but also the views were stunning. Both the guide and the driver were kind.

午後半日ツアーを利用しました。
川平湾に行きたかったので申し込みました。天気も良くグラスボード最高でした。グラスボードの方は透明度今日はそこまで最高ではないとおっしゃっていましたが凄くきれいでした。海の中だけでなく景色もきれいです。
ガイドさんも運転手さんも親切でした。

It was good. It was my first time on a tour with an earphone guide, and it felt a bit lacking. But the guide played the sanshin for us, which was fun.

良かったです。イアホンガイドのツアーが初めてでちょっと物足りなかった。でもガイドさんがサンシンを弾いてくれて楽しかったです。

The stay at Wanmouza and Kouri Island was particularly short, so I couldn't take my time to take photos. I thought there wasn't much to see at American Village, so it might not be worth going.

万毛座と古宇利島の滞在時間が特に短くて、ゆっくり写真を撮ることもできなかった。アメリカンビレッジは特に見る所もなく行かなくても良いかと思いました。

If this your first time to Okinawa, this tour is a good way to see North Okinawa without the hassle of taking public transportation. The bus plays a recorded English commentary for those who can't understand Japanese. Bus was on time and Japanese lady guide was nice. She sang quite a few Okinawan songs during the tour which was entertaining. Good singer too!
After picking up all participants from various hotels, the tour started with a short stop at Cape Manza, then to Kouri Island and a lunch stop after. Next, we went to Churarium Aquarium (150min stay) which is located at Ocean Expo Park with free dolphin show at various time throughout the day , turtle & manatee pool outside the Aquarium. (There're many electric trolley that go around the park for Y200 unlimited ride) Managed to see Emerald Beach, Okinawan Village (I don't find this one interesting), and watched the 15-20min Dolphin show @3pm (this is the highlight of the tour) Walked back to the bus scheduled to leave at 3:40pm
Re: Nago Pineapple Park, nothing much going on here. Walked the Dinosaur botanical garden, sample some wine & snacks.
Overall, if you have time to spare, this is a long but quite enjoyable tour.

I think most of the people who participated in this tour were mainly interested in the Okinawa's Okiishi Forest, and not so much in the Churaumi Aquarium. If possible, I would like to have about 30 more minutes to explore Okiishi Forest at a more leisurely pace. I believe time adjustments can be made at the roadside station afterward, but what do you think?

It was great that we arrived at the Churaumi Aquarium just in time to see the dolphin show.

今回このツアーに参加したほとんどの方が大石林山目当てで美ら海水族館はそんなに興味がない方ばかりだと思います。出来ればもう少しゆっくり大石林山をまわれるようにあと30分ぐらい多めに取って欲しいです。時間調整はその後の道の駅でも出来るかと思いますが如何なものでしょうか？
美ら海水族館に着いてタイミング良くイルカショーが見れたのは良かったです。

Fantastic tour with a very informative and friendly guide and a friendly driver. The schedule was quite well arranged--nothing felt particularly hurried although that could be because we had expected that all stops outside of the main aquarium one would be brief.

The lunch option (available for an additional 1000yen) was very good--beautiful environment and good food at a fair price. For travellers staying in Naha, I'd recommend skipping the Okashigoten shop there (there's a similar one in Naha with the same prices at which the provided coupon can be used) and exploring/ eating lunch instead.

Travellers who wish to visit the Pineapple Park in great detail should note that this tour makes but a brief stop there. There appears to be a few courses available at the Park but the tour only had time for the shopping course. There was barely any time left at the end of the free wine tasting (which I would highly recommend--the wines are pretty interesting) so travellers who wish to make purchases should be quick.

2.5 hours was plenty for the aquarium and the bus was timed such that tour participants had just enough time to catch the dolphin show at the end. Visiting other attractions, however, might be a bit of a squeeze since the park is quite large, as is the aquarium.

Overall, the tour was a great way to see a lot of Okinawa in a day at a very affordable price. Although the guide and driver didn't speak much English, they did their best and it wasn't a large problem. Would recommend!

I'm glad I was able to join an efficient tour that was compact and well-organized due to my short travel period. It felt like a tour that took all the best parts without any waste. The stories from the man handling the water buffalo were interesting.

旅行期間が短いので、ぎゅっと凝縮した効率の良いツアーに参加できて良かったと思います。無駄のないいいとこどりのツアーという感じです。水牛をあやつるおっちゃんのお話が面白かったです。

The Churaumi Aquarium was great because I had plenty of time to leisurely explore the exhibits! The bus guide also shared various stories, which made it very enjoyable!

美ら海水族館はとても時間があってゆっくり館内を見ることができて本当に良かったです！バスガイドさんも色んなお話しをしてくださってとても楽しかったです！

I used a tour to Taketomi Island. There was a shuttle from the ferry terminal, but the bus was smaller than I expected, and the road was worse than I imagined. Families with children should be careful.

竹富島へのツアーを利用しました。
フェリーターミナルから、送迎がありましたが、バスが思ったやり小さかったのと、想像以上に道が悪路でした。お子様連れは気をつけてください。

I often visit Okinawa, but I had never been to the northernmost point before. This time, I was able to enjoy the scenery slowly while taking the bus. It was great to visit tourist spots like Cape Hedo, Daichi Forest, and the Churaumi Aquarium.

沖縄にはよく来ていますが、最北端までは行ったことがありませんでした。
今回バスで、ゆっくりと景色を見ながら楽しむ事が出来ました。
辺戸岬・大石林山・美ら海水族館と観光スポットを回ることができたのも良かったです。

Nice ride around Okinawa
Loved being able to see a lot without having to drive around with three small children.
They loved the aquarium and I appreciated the lunch and small gifts that came with trip.
Would definitely recommend this to others.

I had a full day of fun. It's definitely easier than arranging everything on your own. I can confidently say that it's worth paying for this tour! I highly recommend it!

１日たっぷり遊べました。個人で手配するより断然楽。これだったらお金を払ってもよい！と断言できるツアーでした。おすすめですよ！

I had a very efficient and enjoyable sightseeing experience in Ishigaki Island and Kabira Bay in just half a day. The female bus guide was very entertaining, making it a fun bus tour. There were eight of us participating, and it was all very enjoyable without any issues.

半日で石垣島及び川平湾の体験ができてとても効率的で楽しい観光が出来ました。バスのガイド(女性)さんがとても面白く楽しいバスツアーでした。
8名での参加でしたが問題なくとても楽しく良かったです。

I wanted to visit the Churaumi Aquarium, so I joined this bus tour. I think it's a great deal as it also takes you to famous tourist spots in Okinawa. The veteran guide's explanations were thorough and easy to understand, making it pleasant to listen to. Personally, I found the bridge to Kouri Island and the view of the sea from underneath the bridge to be beautiful. The timing felt just right. However, the Churaumi Aquarium was crowded, and if you wait for the crowds to thin out, you might run out of time, so I recommend moving quickly through the exhibits. You can see the key attractions, and the large tank with the whale sharks is breathtaking; you could watch it forever. The dolphin show was also heartwarming. It was a very satisfying tour.

美ら海水族館に行きたくてこのバスツアーに参加しました。水族館の他にも沖縄の有名な観光地をまわれて、大変お得なツアーだと思います。
ベテランガイドさんのお話も説明も丁寧で分かりやすく、聞いていて心地よかったです。
個人的には古宇利島の橋や橋の下から見る海がキレイでとてもよかったです。時間配分は丁度良く感じました。
ただ美ら海水族館は混雑していて、人だかりを空くのを待って見ていると時間が足りなくなるのでサクサク見ることをオススメします。
要所は見ることができ、巨大水槽やジンベイザメは圧巻でいつまでも見ていられます。イルカショーも見ていてほっこりしました。
大満足のツアーでした。

I'm glad I chose the bus tour. I think I would have gotten wet from the rain if I had gone out on my own. The sightseeing was disappointing due to the bad weather, but the guide was talented and great at chatting, so I didn't get bored.

It can be tough to look for a restaurant after coming back tired, so I was glad I reserved a steak dinner. As soon as we entered the restaurant, our meal began, and we had enough time afterward to shop on Kokusai Street.

バスツアーにして良かったです。自分で出かけたら雨で濡れてしまっていたと思います。観光は悪天候で残念でしたが、ガイドさんが芸達者でおしゃべり上手で退屈しませんでした。
疲れて帰った後でレストラン探すのは大変なので、ステーキディナーを予約して良かったです。お店に入ってすぐにお食事が始まり、終わった後で国際通りで買い物ができるほど時間的な余裕がありました。

Following last year, I accompanied my family to participate in the Naha Marathon and arrived in Naha, where I joined a bus tour with my son on Sunday. When I received the message confirming the meeting time, I was delighted to find out that it was the same guide as last year. This year, thanks to the guide who entertained us with songs and dances without a dull moment during the trip, and the polite driver who drove safely, we were able to spend a fun and meaningful day with peace of mind, and my family was very satisfied. Thank you very much.

昨年に続き、那覇マラソン参加の家族に同行して那覇入りし、日曜日に息子とバスツアーに参加しました。
集合時間確認の連絡を頂いた時、昨年と同じガイドさんだと分かり、嬉しくなりました。
今年も道中 退屈する間も無く 歌や踊りを披露して 参加者をリードして下さったガイドさんと、安全運転で礼儀正しいドライバーさんのお陰で、安心しながら楽しく 有意義な一日を過ごすことが出来、家族も大満足でした。
ありがとうございました。

I was looking forward to the half-day Ishigaki sightseeing tour, and thanks to our guide, Mr. Hashizume, and the driver, I had a great time. I was unsure about the glass-bottom boat in the rainy Kabira Bay, but Mr. Hashizume assured me that it probably wasn't murky and that we would be able to see underwater! Since we had come all this way, I decided to go for it, and it was definitely the right choice. The underwater scenery was beautiful, and I even got to see a sea turtle, which made me very satisfied.

Thank you very much! I would love to come back to Ishigaki Island for a revenge trip and experience the four islands tour that I had to cancel this time.

楽しみにしていた半日石垣観光でしたが、ガイドの橋爪さんや運転手さんのおかげで十分楽しめました。雨の川平湾グラスボードもどうしようか迷いましたが、橋爪さんが多分濁ってないので海の中は見れますよ❗️と言ってくださったので折角来たのだからと乗りましたが大正解でした。海の中はきれいでウミガメまで見れて大満足でした。
本当に有難うございました。又リベンジで石垣島に来て今回キャンセルした４島回りも体験したいと思います。

This was my first trip to Okinawa. I had hoped to visit the observation tower and Mihama, but since there were no openings, I chose this option instead.

I wanted to have lunch around the aquarium, so I didn't eat at Okashi Goten, but just looking at souvenirs left me with too much time on my hands. I thought I could explore a bit more since Ocean Expo Park has various facilities, but the bus stop was quite far away, and I only had time to see the aquarium, the manatee pavilion, and the dolphin show. I was hoping to have lunch at a restaurant, but it seemed like there were mostly food court options like burgers and soba, and I didn't have the luxury of taking my time…

Personally, I enjoyed the dinosaur area at Nago Pineapple Park more. I felt there were quite a few souvenir shops, so if I had known, I would have spent more time here instead of on the farm tour.

The guide shared a lot of interesting information about Okinawa at various locations, which was very nice.

As noted, it seems that transportation can be quite delayed. Even at the meeting time and departure time, there was no bus in sight near the hotel, and just when I was about to contact someone, the bus arrived. It would have been reassuring to receive a notification about the delay… (I was quite anxious, wondering if I was at the wrong waiting spot). The return shuttle to the hotel was also an hour late (there were some people who returned late at the departure time as well). I recommend planning your schedule with some extra time.

今回初めての沖縄旅行です。
展望塔と美浜の方希望だったのですが空きがなかったのでこちらにしました。

水族館周りで昼食にしたかったので御菓子御殿で昼食をとらなかったのですが、お土産を見るだけだと時間を持て余してしまいました。
海洋博公園は施設も色々あるので他も少し見て回れるかと思ってたんですがバス停までも結構離れてるし、水族館とマナティー館、イルカショーだけ見てあとは見る余裕もあまりありませんでした。
ランチもどこかレストランで…と思っていたのですが（バーガーやそばなどフードコートのような所が多かった気が…）ゆっくりしてる余裕もなく…(´；ω；`)
ナゴパイナップルパークは個人的に恐竜エリアの方が楽しめました。お土産屋さんが割と多かった印象だったので、判っていれば畑の見学よりこちらに時間取ってました。

ガイドさんが場所場所で沖縄の話を色々して下さりとても良かったです。


注意書きの所にもありますが、交通事情で結構遅れるようです。
集合時間になっても出発時刻になってもホテル付近にバスが見当たらず、連絡しようと思った所にバスが到着。遅れる旨連絡頂けたら安心できたのですが…（待機場所が間違っているのかとかなり焦りました）
帰りのホテルへの送迎も1時間遅れでした(出発時間に遅れて戻ってくる方がいたこともありますが）
余裕をもって予定を組んでおくことをお勧めします。

The first sightseeing spot, Manza Beach, was crowded with foreigners, making it difficult to enjoy. At the main attraction, Churaumi Aquarium, there was plenty of time to fully appreciate it. However, at Nago Pineapple Park, I only had about 20 minutes for a restroom break and shopping due to time constraints. I was really looking forward to visiting Pineapple Park, so I was quite disappointed. I would prefer to skip Manza Beach and spend more time at Nago Pineapple Park instead. However, the bus tour was very convenient, as it included hotel pick-up and drop-off, allowed for drinking, and provided the opportunity to nap during the ride.

最初に観光した万座毛は外国人が多く、満足に観ることができません。
メインの美ら海水族館は時間もたっぷりあり、満足に観ることができます。
ナゴパイナップルパークは、時間がなく、トイレと買い物のみで20分ほどしか滞在できませんでした。パイナップルパークに行くのもとても楽しみにしていたため、がっかりしてしまいました。万座毛をやめて、その分ナゴパイナップルパークにもっと時間をとって頂きたいです。
ただ、バスツアーはやはり、ホテルまで送迎、お酒も飲め、移動中寝ることもでき、非常に楽でした。

I joined this tour because it goes to Cape Hedo by bus. I've been to the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium before, but I had never been further north, so I was really looking forward to it. Once you get on the bus, it takes you to your destination, which is convenient! You can relax and enjoy the scenery from the window.

Cape Hedo is truly impressive. It was absolutely breathtaking. Since the time was a bit short, I wish we had about 20 more minutes. I wasn't very familiar with Daichi Forest, but I heard it's a power spot. It's quiet and very soothing. However, because it rained, the ground was slippery, so it's better to wear shoes that are less slippery.

At the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, we had plenty of time, so I was able to enjoy both the dolphin show and the aquarium. The guide was easy to understand and very approachable, which was great. We had a little chat about Amuro-chan, which was fun!

バスツアーで辺戸岬まで行けるという事でこのツアーに参加しました。
美ら海水族館は行った事あるのですが、それより北側には行った事なかったので、とても楽しみにしてました。
一度バスに乗って仕舞えばあとは目的地まで連れて行ってくれるのでラクです！車窓の景色を見ながらのんびりできます。
辺戸岬は流石の迫力ですね。まさに絶景でした。時間が短めなので、あと20分位ほしかったかな。
大石林山はよく知らなかったのですが、パワースポットとの事。静かで癒されます。ただ、雨が降ったせいか足元が滑りやすかったので靴は滑りにくいものの方がいいです。
美ら海水族館は時間がたっぷりあったので、イルカショーと水族館両方とも楽しめました。
ガイドさんの案内もわかりやすく、話しやすい方でよかったです。少しだけですが安室ちゃんトーク楽しかったですw

It was my first trip to Okinawa. I was really torn about where to go, whether to rent a car or take the Yui Rail, but after much deliberation, I discovered this great value monitor tour on an internet site and signed up. To sum it up, it had great cost performance, a good travel itinerary, the Churaumi Aquarium was fantastic, and Emerald Beach was wonderful—this bus tour was perfect for a first-time trip to Okinawa. The only downside was that the bus seemed old, and there was a smell of exhaust inside, plus the ride was uncomfortable. Other than that, the guide's explanations were enjoyable and thorough, which was great. I would definitely like to use a different plan when I come for my second trip to Okinawa.

人生初めての沖縄旅行でした。何処に行こうかとか、レンタカーを借りようか、ゆいレールにしようかと、迷いに迷ったあげく、インターネットサイトで、このお得な、モニターツアーを発見し、申し込みました。結果から言えばコスパ良し、旅行の工程プラン良し、美ら海水族館よし、エメラルドビーチ良しで、初めて沖縄旅行するには、もってこいのバスツアーでした。ただ残念なのはバスが古いのか車内に排ガスの臭いがあり、また乗り心地がＸ。その他は、ガイドさんの案内も楽しく、丁寧で、良かったです。また2回目の沖縄旅行に来た時もぜひ違うプランで利用したいです。

Although it didn't rain, it was cloudy and windy due to the typhoon's influence. Due to our schedule, we went in the afternoon on the day we arrived in Ishigaki Island.

The high-speed boat to Taketomi Island is smaller and tends to sway more, almost bouncing over the waves. It was great that we arrived at Taketomi Island quickly. On the way back, we took a larger boat which was much steadier.

Our first sightseeing activity was a glass-bottom boat. The captain was very experienced and showed us shallow areas where the glass bottom of the boat was almost touching the coral reefs. He was very familiar with the points of interest. As expected, some people had to use the sick bags.

The water buffalo cart moved very slowly, allowing the water buffalo to take the lead on the path, and I was impressed that the cars could pass without scraping on the narrow roads. The island bus tour included stops at places like Hoshizuna Beach, and the guidance was very kind. We were able to experience the sightseeing points of Taketomi Island in a compact manner.

雨こそ降らなかったけれど，台風の影響で曇りで風が強かったです．日程の関係で石垣島到着日の午後に行きました．
竹富島まで行く高速艇は小さいほど揺れます，というか波の上を跳ねていく感じです．竹富島が近くて直ぐに着いてよかったです．帰りは大きめの船で落ち着いていました．
最初の観光はグラスボートでした．船頭さんは非常にベテランで大揺れの船底のガラスに珊瑚礁が当たるすれすれまで浅いところを見せてくれました．ポイントを熟知しておられます．案の定エチケット袋を使うかたが出ました．
水牛車はとてもとてものんびり走行し，水牛に走行路を任せていますが，狭い道を車が擦れないで通るのは感心しました．島内バス観光は星砂の浜などのコースですが親切な案内でした．コンパクトに竹富島の観光ポイントを経験できました．

I couldn't go to the Busena Marine Park, but instead, I went to the Dinosaur Park, and my 9-year-old granddaughter was unexpectedly thrilled! By the way, she's a girl. She was even more excited than at the Churaumi Aquarium.

Now she's completely fallen in love with traveling!

Thank you!

ブセナ海中公園には行けなかったけど。

代わりに、恐竜パークに行って、

9才の孫は、まさかのおお喜び!ちなみに女の子ですけど。

美ら海水族館よりテンションあがってました。

次の旅行は、どこ行く?って、

すっかり旅行好きになりました!

ありがとうございました!

It's an ambitious course that you can't fully explore in a day, yet somehow time moves slowly. Starting with a mangrove jungle cruise, I was surprisingly relaxed on the water buffalo cart, and cycling on Taketomi Island was refreshing! Each of the three places had a different vibe and atmosphere, and I was very satisfied!

自分では、1日で周りきれない欲張りコースなのに、何故か時間がゆっくり動きます。マングローブのジャングルクルーズから始まり、水牛車には自分でもびっくりするほど癒されて、竹富島ではサイクリングでスカッとしました〜。
3箇所全部違う顔、雰囲気があり大変満足でした！

It's a shame the weather wasn't clear. I was healed by the cuteness of the water buffalo. The golden chrysalis was surprising! It was impressive.

お天気がカラッととはいかなかったのが残念。水牛の可愛さに癒されました。金色のサナギが驚き‼️印象的でした。

The staff's prompt and friendly service.
Although it was a short time, it was an experience of island time.
Since it was a whirlwind trip, this kind of relaxed time was perfect for us.

スタッフの迅速で親切な対応。
短い時間でしたが、島国時間の体験。
弾丸旅行だったので、こんなのんびりした時間が私たちにはピッタリでした。

I participated from a hotel in Naha City. Since it was a business hotel, we gathered at Kenmin Plaza, but it was conveniently less than a 10-minute walk from the hotel. My main purpose was to visit the aquarium, and even with the round-trip bus fare from Naha City and the aquarium ticket price, I received change from the tour fee.

Especially at the aquarium, they coordinated the schedule to fit the dolphin show times, and I had time to sit at a café and observe the whale sharks, which was delightful. On Kouri Island, we had time to eat soft serve ice cream and take photos on the beach. The guide's advice was not only accurate but also subtle, making it a pleasant experience.

那覇市内のホテルから参加しました。ビジネスホテルだったので、県民広場集合でしたが、ホテルから歩いて10分もかからない距離で便利でした。水族館に行くのがメインの目的でしたが、那覇市内からのバス往復、水族館チケット代だけても、ツアー料金からお釣りがきます。
とくに水族館ではイルカショーなどの時間帯にも合わせてくださり、ジンベイザメをカフェで座って観察する時間もあり、満喫出来ました。古宇利島ではソフトクリームを食べて、浜辺で写真を撮る時間もありました。ガイドさんのアドバイスが的確なうえにさりげなくて、心地良かったです。