All Reviews for Kabira Bay

In mid-March, I participated in SAP and snorkeling with my university student daughter. I received a phone call the day before to confirm the details. At that time, I requested prescription goggles on short notice, and they kindly accommodated my request. On the day of the event, there were four groups of eight participants, including us, and two staff members provided guidance. SAP allowed us to enjoy the scenery from a higher vantage point than canoeing. I was constantly battling the fear of falling, but I managed to stay on without falling even once. During snorkeling, there were frequent health checks. My daughter almost cramped up, but she was able to hold onto a float and quickly recovered. I think we were able to observe the sea turtles for a relatively long time. After finishing, I was more exhausted than I expected, possibly due to buoyancy? I realized that the frequent health checks were likely in anticipation of this situation. Thanks to the staff, we made wonderful memories of Ishigaki Island.

3月中旬に大学生の娘とにSAPとシュノーケリングに参加しました。参加前日に詳細確認のため電話を頂きました。その時に度付きゴーグルを急遽お願いしましたが快く受付てもらえました。当日の参加者は私達を含めて4組8名、2名のスタッフでご指導を頂きました。SAPはカヌーよりも目線が高く景色を楽しめました。常に落ちそうな恐怖と戦っていましたが一度も落ちずにすみました。シュノーケリングでは途中頻繁に体調確認があります。娘が足がつりそうになりましたが、浮具に掴まらせてもらいすぐに回復しました。ウミガメは比較的長く観察できたと思います。終了後は浮力の関係？か想像以上に疲れていました。この状況を見越して頻繁な体調確認があったんだと思いました。スタッフの方のお陰で石垣島のいい思い出がでしました。

The guide's explanations were easy to understand, and she was a wonderful singer. I would love to join her again next time, but I forgot her name; she was the beautiful lady from March 8th.

ガイドさんの説明も分かりやすく歌も上手で素敵な方でした。
又、次回もご一緒して頂きたいと思いますが名前を忘れました3月8日の綺麗なお姉さんでした。

Since it was a short stay and I didn't have a rental car, I chose this bus tour for my first visit to Ishigaki Island. We toured around the island and enjoyed activities like riding a glass-bottom boat in Kabira Bay, all while being guided by our tour guide, which made the experience very enjoyable. The weather was great that day, and I truly believe the beautiful scenery made it even more enjoyable.

短めの滞在&レンタカーなしの旅だったので、初めての石垣島観光にこのバスツアーを選びました。
島をぐるりと巡り、川平湾ではグラスボートに乗ったりと、ガイドさんに案内してもらいながらとても楽しく観光できました。
当日はとても天気もよく、本当に景色が素晴らしくてより楽しめたとおもいます。

I participated in the PiPi tour for the second time this time. Due to the weather, we changed from snorkeling at Kabira Bay and the Blue Cave to mangrove kayaking and a different snorkeling session, but it was a very satisfying tour. The kayaking was also fun as it was my first time in the mangroves. One request I have is that since it was a joint tour with SUP and kayaking, I understand there are reservation considerations, but I thought it would be smoother if it could be organized for kayaking only. During snorkeling, I was able to see a sea turtle for the first time, which was great. We also took a lot of photos, creating many memorable pictures. I would like to participate again when I visit Ishigaki Island. Thank you very much.

今回2回目のPiPiツアーに参加しました。
天候の関係上、川平湾と青の洞窟シュノーケリングからマングローブカヤックと別シュノーケリングに変更となりましたが、大満足のツアーでした。
カヤックについても初めてのマングローブで楽しかったです。1点だけご要望としてはSUPとカヤックの合同でしたので予約の都合もあると思いますが、カヤックのみにまとめてもらえるスムーズと思いました。
シュノーケリングでは初めてのウミガメも見ることができよかったです。写真も沢山取っていただき、思い出の写真が沢山できました。
また石垣島へ参加の際は参加したいと思います。ありがとうございました。

Due to the rain, we switched to a mangrove tour canoe, but we had a great time even in the rain! It was wonderful to see the precious mangroves up close and to learn about their ecology from our guide. We also got to take many lovely photos.

The river current was a bit strong, making it hard to move forward at times, and we even got a little wet, but it was still a very enjoyable tour! I feel like the bonds between participants deepened.

Our guide was cheerful and entertaining, and the explanations were easy to understand. The other participants were very kind, and we were able to finish the tour in a warm atmosphere.

Next time, I definitely want to join the canoe tour at Kabira Bay!

雨天でマングローブツアーカヌーに変更になりましたが、雨の中でもとても楽しめました！貴重なマングローブを間近で見ることができたことも、ガイドさんの解説を聞いてマングローブの生態について知れたこともとても良かったです。素敵な写真もたくさん撮ってもらえました。
川の流れが少し強くなかなか前に進めなかったり、川に浸かってしまったりしましたが笑、それでもとても楽しいツアーでした！参加者同士の絆が深まった気がします。
ガイドさんも明るく面白い方で説明もわかりやすく、他のツアー参加者の方々もとても優しくて、温かい雰囲気でツアーを終えることができました。
次回は川平湾のカヌーにもぜひ参加してみたいです！

Originally, we had planned a family canoe tour at Kabira Bay, but due to bad weather, we had to quickly change our plan to a mangrove tour. With strong winds and all participants being inexperienced in canoeing, we encountered several mishaps. However, thanks to our guide's quick thinking and flexible response, including changing the route, we were able to finish the tour safely and enjoyably. The canoe tour with an experienced and entertaining guide was very satisfying, and I would love to do it again if the opportunity arises!

もともとは家族で川平湾カヌーツアーを予定していましたが、悪天候のため急遽マングローブツアーへプラン変更させていただきました。強風に加え参加者全員がカヌー未経験ということもあり何度もハプニングを起こしてしまいましたが、ガイドさんが機転を効かせてルートを変更する等、柔軟な対応をしていただいたおかげで無事楽しいツアーとして終えることができました笑経験豊富でお話も面白いガイドさんと一緒のカヌーツアーは満足感が高く、また機会があればリピしたいと思いました！

I was able to visit the key spots of Ishigaki Island in a short time. The lunch included was a great deal. The guide's explanations and the sanshin performance were also enjoyable.

短時間で石垣島の要所を見学できた。
ランチも付いてお得です。またガイドさんの説明三線も楽しかったです。

In the morning, I tried stand-up paddleboarding for the first time. As I started, the weather cleared up, and I was able to see a rainbow over the mountains. The sea was calm, making it the perfect location for a beginner like me. I could lie on the board and gaze at the mountains, which helped me forget my busy daily life. I was especially impressed that I could enjoy the scenery from the same eye level as the water.

In the afternoon, I experienced diving. I was surprised at how warm the sea was for February. I was thrilled to see clownfish and tropical fish up close, and I was even lucky enough to encounter a sea turtle.

午前中は初めてサップボードに挑戦しました
天候はやり始めていくうちに晴れてきて山には虹がかかり見ることができました
海はベタ凪で初心者の私にとって最高のロケーションでした
ボードの上で寝転んでぼーっと山を眺めて過ごすこともできて忙しい日常を忘れさせてくれました
何より水面と同じ目線から景色を眺められる事に感激しました

午後からはダイビングを体験しました
ダイビングは２月の割には海が温かくて意外でした
カクレクマノミや熱帯魚を間近で見れてさらにウミガメに出会えて嬉しかったです

I booked the SUP tour at Kabira Bay + the Blue Cave snorkeling plan.
It was everyone's first time on the SUP tour, but it was fun!
Along the way, we saw a rainbow, which was a rare experience.

Due to weather conditions, the Blue Cave snorkeling was changed to Kabira Bay.
I was so happy to meet a sea turtle that I had longed to see!
The sea turtles at Kabira Bay are friendly, and I was able to observe them closely.
I will definitely go back to challenge the Blue Cave again✨

Thank you very much.

川平湾SUPツアー＋青の洞窟シュノーケリングプランで予約をしました。
SUPツアーは皆初めてでしたが、楽しかったです！
途中、虹が見えて、貴重な経験ができました。

青の洞窟シュノーケリングは天候の都合上、川平湾に変更となりました。
念願のウミガメに会えて、嬉しかったです！
川平湾のウミガメは人懐っこく、じっくり見ることができました。
青の洞窟は今度またリベンジしに行きます✨

ありがとうございました。

Due to strong winds, the activities we had planned were canceled, and we made a last-minute reservation the night before. Even with little experience in marine sports, canoeing was enjoyable and went smoothly. When I was alone, it required quite a bit of strength to paddle, and I got tired halfway through, but the guide was there to help, which was reassuring.

I also appreciated that they provided water to wash my feet after the activity. During the experience, they took many photos, and it was a great time for everyone to look back at them later. Next time, I would like to try stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) as well!

強風のため予定していたアクティビティが中止になってしまい、前日夜に急遽予約させていただきました。
マリンスポーツの経験が少なくても、カヌーはスイスイ進めて楽しかったです。1人の場合は漕ぐのに結構力がいるので途中で疲れてしまったのですが、ガイドの方が助けてくださったので安心でした。
アクティビティ終了後に足を洗うための水を用意してくださったのもありがたかったです。
体験中にはたくさん写真を撮ってくださり、みんなで後から見返すのもとても良い時間になりました。
今度はsupもしてみたいです！

I was able to visit various highlights. The male bus guide was very good with his stable narration.

色々な見どころを回ることができました。男性のバスガイドさん、安定感のある語り口でとてもよかったです。

I participated on the last day of my 3-night, 4-day trip.

The weather was bad and cold upon arrival, and I thought all water activities would be canceled. However, the day before the last day, the sun came out in the afternoon, and the temperature rose significantly, so I made a last-minute reservation.

On the day of the tour, we were blessed with a wonderful guide under a blue sky, and we were able to leisurely enjoy the stunning scenery of Kabira Bay while canoeing.

This breathtaking view can only be enjoyed on this tour! Since there were no other tour guests, we were able to enjoy a completely private bay.

The canoe only got my bottom and feet wet, making it perfect for those like us who had a flight in the afternoon on the last day. It was easy to get ready afterward.

We took a lot of wonderful photos. We also got to try stand-up paddleboarding, which doubled the fun, and they were very accommodating to our requests along the way. The service was truly exceptional.

I will definitely repeat this next time. Thank you again!

3泊4日の最終日に参加しました。

到着時から天候が悪く寒く、ウォーターアクティビティは全滅かなと、予定に当初はなかったものの、最終日前日午後から晴れ間、気温もぐんぐん上がり、これはいけるのではないかと、前日予約。

当日は青空の下でとてもよいガイドさんにも恵まれ、絶景の川平湾をカヌーでゆったり楽しむことができました。

この絶景が楽しめるのは、このツアーだけ！
他のツアーのお客さんがいないので、完全プライベートベイが楽しめます。

カヌーは、お尻と足元くらいしか濡れないので、私達のように、最終日の午後にフライトがあるという人には最適です。終わったあとの身支度が楽。

素敵なお写真を、沢山撮って頂きました。
supもさせてもらえて、2倍楽しめましたし、途中のわがままにも臨機応変に対応していただき、本当にいたれりつくせりのサービスです。

次回もリピは確実にします。
またよろしくお願いします。

First time at Kabira Bay.
The larger boat had little sway, so I was worried about seasickness, but it was fine.
The guide's stories were enjoyable, and the weather was great, making it the best experience.

初めての川平湾
大きめの船で揺れも少なく、船酔いが心配でしたが大丈夫でした
ガイドの方のお話も楽しく、お天気も良く最高でした

It was explained that visibility was poor due to bad weather. I received a call saying that they weren't sure if the service would operate until the last minute because rain was forecasted for that day. I was also told that it would be fine to reschedule for the next day, but I had plans for the following day, so I couldn't reschedule.

天候が悪かったので、あまり見えないとの説明がありました。当日は雨の予報だったのでギリギリまで運行するかはわからないとお電話いただきました。翌日に振替でもいいという話もいただきましたが、翌日は予定があったので振替できませんでした。

The bus tour was very good, and the bus guide was pleasant. I wish there was a one-day sightseeing bus tour in Ishigaki Island.

とても良かったバスガイドさんも感じ良かった
石垣島1日観光バスツアーがあればいいのになぁと思いました

It was a convenient and enjoyable tour that takes you around Ishigaki Island and shows you the famous spots. Thanks to the guide's fluent explanations, I learned about the history of Ishigaki Island, stories related to the landmarks, and the wonderful scenery. There were opportunities to view from the car window as well as to walk around, making it truly recommended for first-time visitors to Ishigaki Island. Lunch was included, and it was delicious at a restaurant with a great view, allowing us to enjoy local specialties from Ishigaki and Okinawa. One of the best parts was being able to get off at Ishigaki Airport at the end. Since I participated on the last day of my trip, being dropped off at the airport to catch my flight was a huge help. The guide's chatter, singing, and playing the sanshin were very skilled and created great memories. If I had to say something, it felt a bit rushed at times. There were a few places I wished we could have spent a little more time at. But I understand that it's not possible to see everything.

手軽に石垣島を一周し、名所に連れて行ってくれる楽で、お得な楽しいツアーでした。ガイドさんの流ちょうな説明で石垣島の歴史、名所にまつわるお話、素晴らしい景観について知ることができ、車窓からの見学と実際に歩いて回るところがあり、石垣島に始めて行かれる人には本当におすすめです。ランチもついているのですが、見晴らしもよいお店でおいしく、石垣島、沖縄地方の名物が堪能できました。ありがたかったのは最後に石垣空港で下車できるところ。旅の最終日に参加したのでそのまま帰りの飛行機に乗るために空港下車は大変助かります。ガイドさんのおしゃべりや歌、三線がとても上手でいい思い出になりました。欲を言えば少しせわしない感じがしたかな。ちょっとゆっくりめに見たいところもありました。回り切れないから仕方ないですよね。

My first stand-up paddleboarding experience was enjoyable thanks to Kimura's careful advice, allowing me to have fun while taking in the beautiful scenery without falling dramatically into the sea. In the afternoon, the sea conditions were unfortunate, but I was satisfied as I had enjoyable conversations and received various information.

初SUP☆木村さんの丁寧なアドバイスで派手に海に落ちることなくキレイな景色を観ながら楽しく過ごせました^^♪午後は海の状況が悪く残念でしたけど、話も楽しく色んな情報も聞けたので満足です。

I made a reservation because I wanted to go to Kabira Bay, and it exceeded my expectations. The bus guide's stories were fascinating, and they played the sanshin and sang on the bus. For lunch, we had local beef hamburgers at a restaurant from the Higashi Bus group. At the sightseeing spots, there were souvenir shops where you could buy local products. They also had sugarcane juice. The glass boat tour at Kabira Bay had a group discount, which was very economical. It was a lot of fun.

川平湾に行きたいから予約したのですが
期待以上でした。バスガイドさんの話が興味深く、バス内で三線弾いて、歌を歌って下さる。
ランチは東バス系列のレストランで地元牛のハンバーグ。
降りて観光する場所には土産物店あり、地元産物の買い物ができます。サトウキビジュースもあり。
川平湾グラスボートは団体割引になり、とてもお得でした。
楽しかったです。

I was able to circle around Ishigaki Island, and the bus guide provided various explanations during the bus ride, so I never got bored. The male bus guide, who has lived in Ishigaki Island for a long time, sang Okinawan folk songs and spoke in the local dialect, which was great for learning about Ishigaki Island!

I recommend this for first-time visitors to Ishigaki Island.

石垣島を一周できて、バス移動中もバスガイドさんが色々な解説をしてくれるので飽きることなく過ごせました。
石垣島にずっとお住まいの男性バスガイドさんで沖縄民謡を歌ってくれたり、石垣島の言葉を話してくれたり、石垣島のことを知れて良かったです！

初めての石垣島の方にオススメです。

I found this tour during my last trip to Ishigaki. Unfortunately, it was fully booked on the date I wanted to use it, but I finally got to try it this time. I was able to check my large suitcase on the bus, and we enjoyed a tour around Ishigaki Island with a hamburger lunch included. The guide's explanations were full of information about Ishigaki, making it feel fresh even though I had visited several times before. There were many sightseeing opportunities from the bus, but we also got to enjoy the scenery while getting off at various spots. (It was unfortunate that the optional glass-bottom boat was canceled due to strong winds.) The weather was bad, and carrying a large suitcase to the airport using the local bus was tough, so I was glad I made a reservation. Traveling hands-free was really convenient. We arrived at Ishigaki Airport early, which gave us time to buy souvenirs, making our last day fulfilling. I was dealing with a back injury, and my husband had hurt his arm, so it was great to have an easy and enjoyable experience. The driver positively advised, "It's rare to see such cold weather in Ishigaki!" Indeed, it was a memorable experience. I think it was worth the 4,700 yen.

前回石垣旅行に見つけたこのツアー。たまたま利用希望日に満席で利用できなかったのですが、今回初利用。大きなスーツケースをバスに預けられて、ぐるっと石垣本島の観光にハンバーグランチ付き。ガイドさんの説明も石垣情報満載で何度か訪れた石垣旅でも新鮮でした。車窓観光も多いのですが下車観光もしながら景色も楽しめました。（かなりの強風でオプションのグラスボートは全便運休で残念でしたが）お天気も悪く、大きなスーツケースを持ち歩いて空港まで路線バスを利用するのもきつかったので、予約できて良かったです。何しろ手ぶら観光が楽ちん。石垣空港にも早めに着いて空港のお土産も買える時間もあって最終日充実できました。ちょうど私自身がぎっくり腰、主人も腕を痛めていたので本当に楽ちんで楽しめて良かったです。運転手さんが『こんなに寒い石垣の観光もレアですよ〜』とポジティブアドバイス。確かに！といい思い出です。４７００円の価値ありかと。

I have taken this ride several times in the past. It's a convenient course for exploring Ishigaki Island in a short time. Day trips from Naha are also possible (you can get off at the airport).
On this day, there happened to be a marathon event, which caused a delay of about 30 minutes due to stops along the way. We also took a detour, running through different rural roads than usual.
Unfortunately, the charm of Kabira Bay, known for its blue waters, was somewhat diminished due to the drizzly weather. The lunch included in the course was a healthy menu, which might be suitable for seniors.

過去にも何回か乗車しています。短時間で石垣島をめぐるには便利なコースです。那覇からの日帰り利用もできます（空港下車可能）。
この日はたまたまマラソン大会とぶつかり、途中停車で３０分ほどロスがありました。また迂回のため、通常とは異なる農道なども走りました。
なお小雨まじりの空模様だったので、ブルーが売り物の川平湾の魅力は残念ながら半減していました。コースに含まれる昼食は健康的なメニューで、シニア向きかもしれません。

The weather was perfect, and I had the best sightseeing experience. I visited the graves of Taiwanese people without knowing the full story. I was able to learn about a sad history for the first time. Kabira Bay was truly beautiful, with fantastic weather and stunning views. There were sea turtles as well. The hamburger lunch was also very filling. I had a great time sightseeing!

天気に恵まれ最高の観光ができました。台湾人のお墓参りは全く事実を知らないまま行きました。悲しい歴史を初めて知る事ができました。川平湾はまさに、天気最高で素晴らしい景色でした。ウミガメもいました。ハンバーグランチもボリュームたっぷりでお腹いっぱいです。いい観光ができました!

The grove of Yaeyama palm trees was great. The guide's stories and songs, filled with love for Ishigaki Island, were wonderful. The hamburger for lunch was delicious!

八重山ヤシの林が良かったです。石垣島愛があふれるガイドさんの話や、歌も素敵でした。お昼ご飯のハンバーグが美味しかった‼︎

It was so much fun that it ended in the blink of an eye. Although it was cloudy on the day, the visibility underwater was clear and interesting. I recommend going at high tide. For those planning to go, I suggest checking the high tide schedule before making a reservation. It seems that the weather doesn't matter, so even if it's rainy or cloudy, you can enjoy it without feeling down. This is an activity I can definitely recommend.

　とても楽しかったのであっと言う間に終わってしまった。
　当日は曇天だったが、海の中がはっきり見えて面白かった。満潮のタイミングで行くのがおすすめとのこと。これから行かれる方には満潮時を調べてから予約することをおすすめしたい。天気は関係ないらしいので、雨、くもりでも気を落とすことなく楽しめるので、おすすめできるアクティビティです。

I was glad to be taken to the places I wanted to go.
For lunch, I would have preferred local specialties from Ishigaki Island instead of hamburgers.
I recommend the natural juice from Papa-ya and the mineral-rich salt in front of the parking lot at the Yonabaru Tropical Rainforest.
The view from Tamatorizaki Observatory is a spectacular spot where you can see the East China Sea and the Pacific Ocean. It would have been even better if the weather had been nice.
The guide's folk songs were also great.

行きたい所へ連れてって貰えたので良かったです。
昼食はハンバーグではなく、石垣島特産物が出ると良かったです。
米原熱帯雨林の駐車場前のぱぱ屋天然ジュースとミネラルが多いお塩はオススメします。
玉取崎展望台からの眺望は東シナ海と太平洋が望める絶景スポット。天気が良ければもっと良かった。
ガイドさんの民謡も良かったです。

This was my third time diving in Ishigaki Island. On the last day, I had been on island tours to Taketomi Island and Iriomote Island, but I was hoping to find a land tour that would drop me off at the airport. I was lucky to come across this option.

The meeting time at the bus terminal was just right, not too early, and I was really grateful that I could store my heavy luggage in the bus's storage space.

Above all, the guide was amazing! Thanks to the bus guide, I had a wonderful time filled with smiles on my last day in Ishigaki Island. I was able to learn about the highlights and the history of various places.

I viewed Momorin Temple from the bus window, so I prepared in advance by renting a bicycle to visit. This temple is accessible by bike from the city center.

ダイビングで3回目の石垣島、最終日これまで竹富島や西表島への離島ツアーでしたが、陸のツアーで最後空港で降ろしてもらえないかなぁ、そんな都合のいいことないかなと探していたら、願ったり叶ったりのこちらへたどり着きました。
バスターミナルの集合も早過ぎることなくちょうどいい、重たい荷物はバスの預けスペースに入れてもらえるので、とっても助かりました。
何よりガイドさんが、素晴らしい！！
バスガイドさんのおかげで、石垣島のラスト笑顔の絶えない楽しい時間になりました。
見どころをおさえた、また各地の歴史についても、
お話を聞けました。
桃林寺は車窓からなので、事前にレンタサイクルで予習して行きました。このお寺は市街地から自転車で行ける場所です。

The view from a sightseeing bus offers different discoveries compared to a passenger car, and you can also listen to the guide's explanations, so it is recommended depending on your purpose.

観光バスからの目線は乗用車とは違う発見があり、ガイドさんの説明も聞けるので、目的によってはおすすめです。

There aren't many bus services, so I joined a tour. Since it was a half-day tour, we covered a lot efficiently and finished around 2 PM. However, if we hadn't taken a lunch break, we could have finished a bit earlier and used the extra time for other activities.

バスの便があまりないので、ツアーに参加しました。
半日ということで効率よく回り、14時頃終了しましたが、昼食をはさまなければもう少し早く終了し、余った時間を他のことに使えたのにと思います。

The first time doing SUP and snorkeling was so much fun!!! I even got to see a sea turtle, and it was so cute! It was so enjoyable that I want to do it again next time in Miyako Island!

初のsupとシュノーケルとても楽しかった！！！
ウミガメにも会えてとても可愛いかった〜！あまりに楽しかったので今度は宮古島でやりたい！

Thanks to our guide Luna's personality, we were able to enjoy canoeing in a friendly atmosphere with the other participants. Later, we received photos, which became great memories. Thank you for your support.

ガイドのルナさんのお人柄か他の参加者の方とも和やかにカヌーを楽しめ、後ほど写真も送っていただき、良い思い出になりました。お世話になりありがとうございます。