Okinawa
It was great that I could choose the time for both going and returning, making it easy to plan my schedule. I chose to ride a water buffalo and rented a bicycle individually!! I had always wanted to ride a water buffalo, so it was nice to spend a leisurely and relaxed time. If you're looking to explore the island within a limited time, a bicycle is very convenient!! Taketomi Island was truly a beautiful place with lovely townscapes and clear seas; I want to go again!!
行きも帰りも時間が選べる所が予定が組みやすくて良かったです。
私は水牛を選択し、個人でレンタサイクルを借りました!!
水牛はずっと乗ってみたかったのでのんびりゆったりとした時間が過ごせて良かったです。
時間が限られている中で、島中を回るのであれば、自転車が便利です!!
竹富島は本当に町並みも海の綺麗で素敵な所でした、また行きたいです!!
The beautiful sea was amazing! I think it's the best tour because beginners can do two activities! I believe both children and adults can have fun, so I definitely want everyone to participate in this tour when they come to Okinawa!
綺麗な海最高でした!初心者には2つてきるので最高のツアーだと思います!子供も大人も楽しくできると思うので沖縄に来たときには是非参加してもらいたいツアーです!
Dear Mr. Murata,
Thank you for sharing your experience. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed it. Thank you for the ★5 rating!
We sincerely look forward to your next visit.
Adventure Island
村田様
体験談投稿ありがとうございます。
楽しんで頂けて何よりです。★5つありがとうございます。
またのご利用を心よりお待ちしております。
冒険島
It was blue cave diving! I didn't make a reservation here last time, but it was cheaper and the response was quick, so I had a great time diving. I want to use this service again!
青の洞窟ダイビングでした!
前回はこちらで予約してませんでしたが、前回より安かったし早い対応で楽しくダイビング出来ました♡
また使いたいです!
Thank you for sharing your experience. We offer various diving tours in addition to the Blue Cave, and we look forward to your next visit.
Thank you for your patronage.
Adventure Island
むぐちょこ様
体験談投稿ありがとうございます。
青の洞窟以外にも様々なダイビングツアーを開催していますので、またのご来店をお待ちしております。
ご利用ありがとうございました。
冒険島
I was able to enjoy Taketomi Island without wasting time or money. I didn't have any particular troubles or confusion. I participated while pregnant, but the glass-bottom boat, water buffalo, and bus tour were all completely fine. If there are any pregnant women considering this, I highly recommend it, as the activities available on Ishigaki Island are limited.
無駄なくお得に竹富島を楽しめました。
迷う事や困った事は特にありませんでした。
妊娠中の参加でしたがグラスボード、水牛、バス観光。全く問題ありませんでした。
妊婦さんで検討されている方がいらしたら石垣島で楽しめるアクティビティは限られているので是非オススメです。
This was my first time participating alone. The detailed explanations made for an enjoyable time. The wind was a bit strong, and visibility wasn't great, but I was able to see a lot of fish. Next time, I plan to bring my family along. Thank you for your assistance.
初めてひとり参加致しました。
丁寧な説明で楽しい時間になりました。
風が少し強くて鮮明ではなかったですが
たくさんの魚を見ることが出来ました。
次回は家族も連れてこようと思います。
お世話になりました。
Dear Himawari,
Thank you very much for boarding our Orca vessel. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time with us, even though the weather was not very clear that day. We would love for you to bring your family along on your next visit. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you back!
Best regards,
West Marine Co., Ltd.
ひまわり 様
この度は弊社オルカ号へご乗船いただき誠にありがとうございました。
当日はあまり鮮明ではなかったにもかかわらず、楽しんでいただけたとの事。喜ばしい限りです。
また、次回ご来店の際はぜひご家族様もご一緒に遊びにいらしてください。
スタッフ一同、心よりお待ちいたしております♪
6/23 (有)ウエストマリン一同
As someone who visited Okinawa for the first time, I found the guide's explanations to be very good, and I had a great time. At the aquarium, I was able to enjoy the dolphin show and the Kuroshio experience, which was a bit hectic, but I was satisfied. I didn't have high expectations for the soba, but it was delicious.
初めて沖縄に行った私にとってはガイドさんの説明もよく、とても楽しめました。水族館でもイルカショーと黒潮体験も出来てバタバタとしましたが、満足しました。おそばの方も期待していなかったのですが、美味しかったです。
I had planned to do some things in the morning, but I could only do them in the afternoon. I had originally signed up for the 14:45 water buffalo cart course, but I was able to change it to the 8:40 course at the counter on the day, which was a great help.
The water buffalo cart had a charming atmosphere and was very soothing. After that, I toured the island with a rental bicycle for 300 yen per hour, and I was satisfied with just the morning.
However, it was disappointing that the boat I wanted to take was operated by a different company, so I had to wait for almost an hour.
午前中にしたかった事が午後からしかできなくなり、14:45の水牛車コースに申し込んでいたのに当日カウンターで8:40のコースに変えていただき、助かりました。
水牛車は風情があり、とても癒されました。
そのあと一時間300円のレンタサイクルで島内を観光し、午前中だけで満足できました。
ただ、乗りたかった船の便が別の会社のものだったそうで、一時間弱待たないといけなかったのが残念でした。
We enjoy our blue cave snorkeling tour very much. The staff were very nice and they picked us up at hotel on time. The shop also provided us with shampoo, hair dryer and body lotion in addition to the basic bathing facilities. We highly recommend this tour to all of you !!!!
Thank you for visit BOKENJIMA and your comment.
I hope you really had a good time,and we are looking forward to have you visit again.
We hope to see you again soon.
Thanks&Best Regards
BOKENJIMA
I was able to slowly enjoy the beautiful streets of Taketomi Island. Since all the transportation was arranged for me, it became a very fulfilling trip.
竹富島の美しい街並みをゆっくりと楽しむことができました。移動もすべて手配いただいたため、とても充実した旅になりました。
The children enjoyed it, and it was great since it's quite far to go by car. I hope to have the opportunity again.
子供達も楽しんでくれて、なかなか車でいこうにも遠いので、よかったです。
また機会があればよろしくお願いします。
Although I was worried about the weather during the rainy season, it was sunny the whole time! I chose the three-island tour thinking my elementary school-aged children would enjoy it, and they were thrilled without getting bored thanks to the smooth flow of the tour. If I had to say something, the mangroves had a similar scenery, which seemed to bore them a bit in the second half, but they were very happy with the water buffalo and collecting star sand. I felt that lunch was a bit simple. Since the children had the same menu, I think they would have been happier if there were options like a children's lunch. On Taketomi Island, we only saw Kondoi Beach from the bus, so I wanted to go into the sea, but I was satisfied with the combination since I also booked the Phantom Island for the next day and got to enjoy the sea then. Thank you very much!
梅雨時期で天気が不安でしたが、ずっと晴れました☆小学生の子供が喜ぶだろうと3島めぐりを選んだのですが、スムーズな流れに子供達は飽きる事なく喜びました☆しいて言えばマングローブが同じ景色ばかりで後半飽きていた様ですが、水牛も星の砂拾いも大喜びでした☆お昼ご飯は少し質素に感じました。子供も同じメニューだったので、お子様ランチなど作って頂けると喜ぶと思いました。竹富島ではコンドイビーチをバスから見ただけだったので、海に入りたいとも思ったのですが、今回は次の日に幻の島も予約して海も入れたので、組み合わせとしては正解だったなと満足しております☆有難うございました。
I participated with my middle school son. We enjoyed similar snorkeling in Hanauma Bay, Hawaii during spring break, but the clarity of the water and the abundance of fish might be better here.
Snorkeling guided by a wonderful young man was reassuring and fun, and we had the best time. My son seems captivated by the ocean and wants to experience diving next time. Thank you very much for your support.
中学生の息子と二人で参加してまいりました。春休みにハワイのハナウマ湾でも同様のシュノーケリングを楽しみましたが、海のきれいさやお魚の多さはこちらのほうが上かも?
素敵なお兄さんに導かれてのシュノーケリングは、頼もしく楽しく最高の時間を過ごすことができました。息子は今度はダイビングを体験したいと、海の魅力に取りつかれたようでした。大変お世話になりました。
Thank you for your review. I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour. I believe Okinawa has just as much charm in its waters as Hawaii. Snorkeling is certainly fun, but diving brings you even closer to the fish, creating a greater sense of connection. I hope you will experience diving next time.
Adventure Island
口コミ投稿ありがとうございます。
ツアーのほう楽しんで頂いたことがなによりです。
沖縄もハワイに負けないくらいの海の魅力があるとおもいます。
シュノーケルでも十分楽しいですが、ダイビングはさらに魚達との距離が近く、親近感がもっとわきます
是非次回はダイビングを体験して頂きたいと思います。
冒険島
모든 입장료가 포함이고 특히 츄라우미수족관입장료가 무료라 다른 관광버스 투어보다 좋았습니다
또한 호텔픽업까지 무료!! 최고의 조건과 최고의 가격으로 완변한 하루일정을 보냈습니다!!
마지막으로 특별한 선물과 무료식사(소바) 그리고 디져트까지 여러가지로 얻어가는 기분이라 강력하게 추천합니다! 한가지 참고는 리잔씨파크호텔에 숙소를 예약하신분은 영어표기가 잘못되어 있습니다 Regency Park Hotel 라고 되어있어 잘못된표기지만 안심하시고 예약하세요 픽업하러 옵니다^^
It looked quite beautiful despite the murkiness, and the crew members were nice.
It seems that an overseas group boarded before us... There were no seats available. In the seats with a good view and nice breeze, the previous guests were lounging comfortably.
濁りの割に綺麗に見えたし、船員さんの感じも良かったんですが
海外の団体さんが先に乗船されてたみたいで……
座るとこありませんでした
眺めがいい風通しの良い席では、先客の方々がふんぞり返ってました
Dear Tenchi,
Thank you for boarding the Orca. I apologize for the delay in my response.
I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by the lack of available seats during your boarding.
As the Orca sometimes accommodates groups from overseas, it can become quite lively. We do prepare a sufficient number of seats for all our guests, but we appreciate your feedback and will strive to provide even better service to ensure your satisfaction.
We look forward to your continued support.
West Marine, Reservations: Handa
てんち様
この度はオルカ号へのご乗船ありがとうございました。
お返事が遅れましたことお詫び申し上げます。
てんち様がご乗船の際、座席に空きがなかったとのことで、大変ご不便をおかけいたしましたこと深くお詫び申し上げます。
オルカ号は海外からの団体のお客様が同乗されることがあります為、賑やかにかなることがございます。
お座席につきましては、ご乗船の皆様がお座りいただける充分な数をご用意させていただいてはおりますが、
てんち様より賜りましたご意見を受けとめ、より一層ご満足いただけるサービスのご提供に努めてまいります。
どうか今後とも変わらぬお引き立てのほど、よろしくお願い申し上げます。
ウエストマリン 予約担当:半田
Great tour! Would definitely recommend this package as it had everything we wanted to do and see. Bus picked us up and dropped us off at our hotel so it was very convenient. We got lots of fun photos with the giant butterflies at the Butterfly Garden. The Churaumi Aquarium was awesome. Our guide was friendly and helpful and managed to communicate to us via English signs when to get back to the bus and what time we could go see the dolphin show. It really helped that we happened to have a bilingual traveler on our bus and he stepped in to help translate from Japanese to English. Lots of interesting pineapple products to try at Nago Pineapple Park. They gave us a mini cup to sample about 4-5 pineapple wines and you can try their pineapple cakes. On our way home, the tour guide gave everyone a little pineapple ice cream sherbet, very refreshing! Perfect end to an enjoyable day.
We participated as a family of three. Since it was during Golden Week, there were a total of 10 groups on the tour. Our first-grade son was able to ride along with the guide, allowing my husband and me to have our own kayak, which made for a more fulfilling experience (laughs).
After getting ready, we received a brief lecture on how to use the oars and how to get in and out of the kayak on land, and then it was all about getting accustomed to it through practice. Everyone on the tour quickly got the hang of it.
On our way upstream from the starting point, there was one spot where the water was stagnant, and it was disappointing to see what looked like oil from wastewater floating on the surface. However, in contrast to that pollution, I think it was a good experience for my son to realize the importance and beauty of the natural environment.
As we descended the river to match the sunset, we reached the sea, where the waves changed the way the kayak rocked, and the scent of the tide and the wind became stronger. Although clouds were gradually increasing, drifting on the sea while watching the orange sun sink beyond the horizon was a special experience.
The guide not only provided information throughout the tour but also took care of our son, which was a great help. Thanks to that, we created wonderful memories. Thank you very much.
親子3人で参加。GW中だったので全体で10組のツアーだった。小学1年の息子はガイドさんと同乗させてもらい、私たちは夫婦だけで1艇となり、子供を任せられたお陰で(笑)、余計に充実した時間が過ごせた。
身支度を整えたあと、陸上でオールの使い方やカヤック乗降の仕方を簡単にレクチャーしてもらい、あとは実践で慣れていく感じだが、ツアーに参加していた皆さんあっという間に慣れて乗りこなしている感じだった。
スタート地点から川の上流に向かう途中、1か所流れが澱んでいて生活排水?の油が浮いていたのが非常に残念だったが、その汚れとの対比で自然環境の大切さ・美しさを実感するという点から見れば、息子にとってもよい経験になったと思う。日没の時刻に合わせて川を下り、海に出ると、波でカヤックの揺れ方も変わり、潮の香りや風が強くなった。徐々に雲が増えてきていたものの、オレンジ色の太陽が海の向こうに沈んでいく様子を海上に漂いながら眺めるのは、特別な体験になった。
ガイドさんには、ツアー全体の案内だけでなく、息子の面倒まで見てもらい大変なお手数をおかけしましたが、お陰で楽しい思い出ができました。ありがとうございました。
Thank you for joining us.
It was a fun and lively tour that went by in a flash.
I hope it provided an opportunity for everyone to think about nature in various ways.
I also enjoyed the tour with the children.
Thank you once again.
Please come back and visit us again!
ご参加ありがとうございました。
みなさまでワイワイ楽しくあっという間のツアーでした。
ツアーを通じて、自然について色々と考えるきっかけとなっていただけたらと思います。
お子様とのツアーはガイド自身も楽しませていただきました。
こちらこそ、ありがとうございました。
また遊びに来てくださいね。
As a beginner in island tourism, I was glad to be able to visit many islands in a short amount of time. Although I struggled to pass the time due to the long stay on Yufu Island, the conversations and performances from the bus and water buffalo cart guides were enjoyable, and I had a great day.
離島観光の初心者だったので、短時間で沢山の島を観光出来て良かったです。
由布島での滞在時間が長すぎて時間を潰すのに苦労しましたが、バスや水牛車のガイドさんのお喋りや演奏も楽しく、良い1日を過ごせました。
It was the course as described. I had made a reservation for another day, but I decided to go two days prior and went to the counter at the remote island terminal. They smoothly changed my reservation. I had only planned to use the water buffalo cart, but I was able to rent a bicycle for just a few hundred yen more, which expanded my range of activities, and I had a great time.
記載通りのコースでした。別日に予約していたのですが、2日前に行こうと思い、離島ターミナルのカウンターへ行きました。予約の変更もスムーズにして頂けました。水牛車のみを予定としておりましたが、レンタサイクルも+数百円程度で利用出来たため、活動範囲も広がり、とても楽しむことができました。
This was my fifth trip to Okinawa, celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary. This time, I wanted to change things up a bit and have an experience, so we decided to try kayaking! I’m 58 years old, and I felt a bit anxious on the day of the activity. At the meeting point, we were greeted by our guide, Nishi, who seemed very kind, which put me at ease. It was just my husband and me participating in the experience. After the briefing, we got into the water. At first, it was a little shaky, but I quickly got used to it and smoothly paddled along in the kayak. Nishi provided detailed explanations about everything, and I was moved by the beautiful scenery. Is this what true relaxation feels like? Time flew by, and before we knew it, we were back on land. It was a wonderful time. Thank you, Nishi!
沖縄旅行も5回目、結婚30周年、今回は少し内容を変えて、体験をしたいと、ボート乗ってみたいで、何とカヤックに決定! 私は58才 、当日少し不安も、、、集合場所へ、待っていたのはガイド西さん、優しそうな感じに一安心、体験者は私達夫婦だけ、講習終了後いざ入水、最初少し揺れたが、直ぐに慣れスイスイ進むカヤック、一つ一つ詳しい説明、見る風景に感動、これが本当の癒しの空間?、時間もあっという間に 過ぎ上陸、楽しい時間でした、西さん有難う。
I'm glad to hear that you had a wonderful time; it truly makes our efforts worthwhile. The scenery that you don't usually see is undoubtedly a healing space for our guests. I hope it remains a great memory for your 30th wedding anniversary. Please feel free to visit us anytime.
楽しい時間を過ごしていただけたようで、ガイド冥利に尽きます。
普段見ることのない景観は、お客様にとって癒しの空間であることは間違いありません。
結婚30周年のいい思い出として残っていっていただけたら幸いです。
またいつでもお越しくださいませ。
When we departed from Ishigaki Island, we arrived at the ferry terminal too early, but thanks to being able to board an earlier boat (departing at 8:40), we were able to enjoy sightseeing at a leisurely pace. A bus was waiting at the port, and we arrived at the water buffalo cart boarding area in about five minutes. I was impressed by the intelligence of the water buffalo. I was amazed by how the boatman controlled their speed and maneuvered considering the turning radius. After that, we rented bicycles and first climbed the Nago-mi Tower, which seemed like it would get crowded, and then headed to Nishi Sanchō. After enjoying the picturesque beautiful sea, we had an early lunch to avoid the crowds. Since it gets hot during the day, I think it's best to act early. We returned to Ishigaki Island around 13:30, and we were able to fully enjoy our time.
石垣島から出発時、離島ターミナルに早く着きすぎましたが、一本早い船に乗船できたおかげ(8:40発)でゆっくり観光が出来ました。すぐ港にバスが待機しており、5分ほどで水牛車乗り場に到着しました。感動したのは水牛の賢さ。船頭さんの声かけでスピード、内輪差を考えてのコントロール等にびっくり。そのあとレンタル自転車を借りて、まずは混雑しそうななごみの塔に登り、街並みを眺めながら西桟橋へ。絵に描いたような美しい海を眺めた後、混雑を考慮して早めのランチ。日中は暑くなるので、とにかく早めの行動がいいと思います。13:30位に石垣島へ戻りましたが、充分堪能できました。
The three-island tour felt a bit rushed at first, but I was able to take my time and it was really enjoyable. I highly recommend this course.
3島めぐりは少し慌ただしいかなと思ったけれど、ゆっくり見ることができたとっても楽しかったです。オススメのコースです。
Each group had one instructor who provided thorough explanations and guidance, allowing us to enjoy the experience with peace of mind. I definitely want to go again. Thank you!
グループ毎に1人のインストラクターがつき、丁寧な説明と引率をしてくださり、安心して楽しむことができました。
また、是非行きたいと思います。
ありがとうございました!
Dear Yoshi,
Thank you for sharing your experience. We truly appreciate the ★5 rating.
Please do visit us again when you come to Okinawa. Thank you for your patronage.
Adventure Island
ヨッシー様
体験談投稿ありがとうございます。
★5つの評価も本当にありがとうございます。
また沖縄へお越しの際には是非遊びにいらして下さい。
ご利用ありがとうございました。
冒険島
I recommend this for those who want to make efficient use of their time and for those who are visiting the islands for the first time, as it includes lunch. The mangrove cruise in Iriomote Island, the sightseeing on Yufu Island via water buffalo cart, and I chose the water buffalo cart on Taketomi Island, all of which were incredibly fun. I was particularly moved by the mangrove cruise.
効率良くまわれて、お昼のお弁当も付いてるので、時間を有効活用したい人や離島巡りが初めての人にはお勧めです。西表島のマングローブクルーズ、水牛車で渡る由布島観光、竹富島では水牛車を選択しましたが、どれもすごく楽しかったです。特にマングローブクルーズは感動しました。
As others have mentioned, it has a homely atmosphere, unlike luxury cruising. One disappointing thing was that I wanted to quietly confirm the anniversary celebration, but perhaps because there were many foreign staff, I ended up calling a Japanese staff member, which made it obvious to the person I was celebrating with. It was funny in its own way, so it turned out okay.
他の方も書かれていますが、高級なクルージングとは違いアットホームな雰囲気です。
一つ残念だったのは、特典だった記念日のお祝いに関してこっそり確認したかったのに
外国人のスタッフが多かったためか結局日本人のスタッフを呼んだりしてお祝いの相手にばれちゃったことです。これはこれで笑えたので良かったのですが。
Dear Poo-chan,
Thank you for joining us on the Sunset Dinner Cruise. I apologize for the delayed response.
The Moby Dick has reached its 20th anniversary this year. While it may not be the most luxurious vessel with the latest facilities, our staff is committed to providing you with a comfortable cruise experience and will continue to strive for better service.
We sincerely look forward to welcoming you aboard again.
West Marine, Reservations: Handa
ぷーちゃん様
この度はサンセットディナークルーズにご乗船いただきましてありがとうございました。
お返事が遅れましたことお詫び申し上げます。
モビーディック号は今年で20周年を迎えます。最新設備の豪華船ではございまんが、スタッフ一同、快適なクルーズをお楽しみいただけますように今後もより一層のサービスに努めてまいります。
またのご乗船を心よりお待ち申し上げます。
ウエストマリン 予約担当:半田
My Japanese language skills are limited, so having the English audio available was great. The tour guide was friendly and very good. I enjoyed the bus tour immensely. I had an easy time finding the pick up location and was dropped off where I could get back to my hotel without getting lost. I didn't realize that Expo Land was a huge theme park until we got there. My goal, however, was to spend time at the Churaumi Aquarium and I was able to do just that. Along the way, we stopped at a few sights, including a Butterfly Museum, Pineapple Park, and Ryukyu Glass Factory. All in all, I had a great time.
Maybe I chose a bad day to go. The sea was murky and I couldn't see well. It was a bit disappointing, so let's check the weather and make a reservation.
行った日が悪かったのかな
海がにごって、良く見えませんでした。
ちょっと期待外れ、天候を確認して 予約しましょう。
Dear Makino,
Thank you for boarding the Orca. I apologize for the delayed response.
I am sorry to hear that your viewing conditions were not comfortable.
The underwater conditions can change significantly due to waves and tidal currents, so we recommend checking the sea conditions by phone before your visit.
We sincerely look forward to the opportunity to serve you again.
West Marine, Reservation Department: Handa
まきの様
この度はオルカ号にご乗船いただきましてありがとうございました。お返事が遅れましたことお詫び申し上げます。
快適な鑑賞状態ではなかったとのことお詫び申し上げます。
海中状況は、波の影響や潮の流れによって大変かわりやすく、当日お越しいただく前に、お電話にて海の状況を
ご確認してお越しいただくことをお勧めしております。
またご機会がございますことを心よりお待ち申し上げます。
ウエストマリン 予約担当:半田
Overall, it was very good.
It's a pity that the visiting time at each tourist spot was short.
I think it would have been better to extend the return time and allow more time at each location.
But I had a fun day. Thank you very much.
全体的に非常に良かったです。
各観光地の見学時間が短いのが残念です。
帰りの時間を遅くして、各所の時間を多くしたら 良かったかな
でも 楽しい1日がすごせました。有難うございます。
It was really convenient to be picked up at the hotel where I was staying. The tour was compact, but I was able to thoroughly explore the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium in three hours. I also had time to enjoy the Dolphin Show.
Unfortunately, the lunch (or snack?) was quite light. The taste wasn't bad, but it was really minimal! You should think of it more as a light snack.
Additionally, there were some foreign participants (maybe from China) who tended to be late for the meeting time. Perhaps it's a cultural thing. In the end, our return was delayed by more than 30 minutes. It's something to be cautious about.
宿泊していたホテルでピックアップしてもらえるので本当に便利でした。
コンパクトにまとまっていますが、美ら海水族館も3時間でたっぷり見学できました。オキちゃん劇場もゆっくり見ることができました。
残念なのは昼食(軽食?)です。味は悪くありませんが、本当に軽いです!ちょっとおやつ程度と思った方がいいです。
それから、外国の方(中国人かな)が参加していたのですが、集合時間に遅れがちです。お国柄でしょうか。結局帰着予定が30分以上延びてしまいました。要注意です。
We went with my wife, our 5-year-old son, and our 10-month-old second son. First, we arrived at the port and checked in, where we received tickets with our tour number. After that, we boarded a boat heading to Iriomote Island, and upon arrival, we quickly transferred to a smaller boat to see the mangroves. It's something you can't see often in Japan, so I thought it was great. However, at that time, my eldest son said, "It's not interesting just looking at trees." That's true for kids...
After that, we took a water buffalo cart to Yufu Island for lunch, then returned to Iriomote Island and headed to Taketomi Island. On Taketomi Island, we visited a beach with star sand. The kids were thrilled and collected sand.
Afterward, we returned to the port for the glass-bottom boat. Although it was a short time, the boat rocked quite a bit, so some people might need to take measures against seasickness.
This is the flow of the tour, but there was no tour guide. Several travel companies collaborated to run the tour, and we were called by our tour number by staff at various locations. Additionally, we ended up acting together with a group from a major travel company at times.
The biggest issue was that there was hardly any free time, so there was no opportunity to change my younger son's diaper. I recommend this tour for those who want to see the highlights of this area, but if you're participating with small children, it might be burdensome or boring for them.
妻と5歳の長男、10ヶ月の次男の4人で行きました。
まず港について受付をすると、ツアー番号が書かれたチケットを渡されます。
その後船に乗ってまず西表島に向かい、到着後直ぐに小型の船に乗り換えマングローブを観ます。国内ではなかなか見ることができないので、これは良いと思います。ただ、この時長男が「木ばっかり見ていても面白くない」といっていました。確かに子供にとってはそうですね・・・。
その後水牛車で由布島に渡り昼食→西表島に戻り竹富島へ。
竹富島では星の砂があるビーチに行きました。子供は大喜びで砂を集めていました。
その後港に戻りグラスボートへ。短時間ですが、揺れが大きいため人によっては船酔い対策が必要です。
以上がツアーの流れになりますが、添乗員はいません。複数の観光会社が共同で催行しており、その場所場所で係員にツアー番号で呼ばれます。また、部分的に大手旅行会社の団体と一緒に行動することになります。
この中で一番問題となったのは、自由時間が殆どないため、次男のおむつを替えるタイミングがなかったことです。
このエリアの見どころを纏めて回りたい方にはお勧めです、子供連れで参加する場合、小さい子程負担若しくは退屈することになるかもしれません。
As the title suggests, you can enjoy sightseeing on Taketomi Island at your own pace. In the morning, you will be picked up at your hotel and receive your tickets, and since the return ferry times are flexible, you can explore the island almost at your leisure. There are some ups and downs, but I recommend biking. It seems that electric bikes are also available for an additional fee.
タイトル通り好きな時間に竹富島観光ができます。朝、ホテルに迎えに来ていただき、チケットをもらえば帰りの船の時刻は自由なので、ほぼマイペースで島内を観光できます。アップダウンが少しあるけど、自転車おすすめです。追加料金で電動もあるみたい。