Okinawa
It was a plan with pick-up from the hotel, but I was surprised to receive a call the day before saying that the pick-up was no longer available and to come by taxi instead. Other than that, there were no issues. The water buffalo tour on Taketomi Island seemed to be causing some disputes on the island, and I was shocked by the unusual situation. You really can't know until you go and see for yourself...
ホテルから送迎付きのプランでしたが、前日の電話にで送迎できなくなったのでタクシーでお越しください、という連絡には驚きましたが、それ以外は問題なかったです。竹富島の水牛観光は島内でもめているようで、異常な様子にびっくりしました。行ってみないとわからないものですね。。
Experiencing it with children. The kids colored based on the sample, and it turned out to be a rich and meaningful piece of work. There are many attractions in Okinawa, but if you try to do too much, the kids will get tired. So, enjoying a leisurely stay while participating in experiences like this is also fun.
子どもと共に体験。見本を参考に子どもが色づけをしましたが、味わい深い作品に仕上がりました。沖縄観光は見どころはたくさんありますが、あれもこれもと欲張ると子どもも疲れてしまいますので、こういう体験をしながらのんびり滞在するのも楽しいです
I participated alone, but I was able to visit all the places I wanted to in one day, which would have been difficult to do on my own. Thanks to that, I was able to easily visit other places like the limestone caves on foot. I'm glad I participated.
ひとりで参加しましたが、自分で行くのは大変なところが行きたいところ1日でまわれました。おかげでほかの鍾乳洞など簡単に行ける所だけ自分の足で行きました。参加して良かったと思います。
I arrived on a flight at 2:30 PM, and although it was a rush, I was able to easily enjoy the remote islands. In addition, I added a 1-hour bike rental and was able to fully enjoy the area on my own.
14時半にフライト到着して、駆け足だったけど、これなら離島を簡単に満喫。これに加えてレンタサイクル1hを自分でつけて党内を満喫できました
I participated alone, but I didn't feel lonely at all; I was completely absorbed in making and painting the shisa. The staff were very kind, and even though I took about 2 hours and 30 minutes to finish my work, they waited for me until the end. It's not perfect since I made it myself, but it looks cute because I put in the effort. I'm displaying it in my room and feeling the spirit of Okinawa.
一人参加でしたが寂しさを感じず夢中になり、黙々とシーサーを作っては色塗りに励みました。スタッフの方はとても親切で、私はノロノロと2時間30分くらい居座って作業していましたが、最後まで待って下さいました。自分で作ったなので上手ではないですが、努力したシーサーだけに可愛く見えてきます。部屋に飾って沖縄を感じています。
The content of the tour itself was good. The water buffalo cart was also nice. The lunch wasn't bad either. However, we had to change vehicles multiple times in one day, and there were staff members at each stop giving instructions for the next ride, which made it feel rushed. Despite being told to board quickly, I had to give up on using the restroom and got on the vehicle, but we didn't depart right away. It felt too much like an assembly line, and since there were older people in the group, I would have appreciated more consideration, such as restroom guidance.
ツアーの内容自体は良かったです。水牛車も良かったです。昼食も悪くなかったです。ただ、一日に何度も乗り物を乗り換えるのですが、降りた先に係員が居て、次に乗る案内があり、直ぐに乗らないとならないから慌ただしい。そのわりに直ぐに乗ってと言われ、トイレに行っておきたいのを諦めて乗車してるのに、なかなか出発しない。 流れ作業すぎず、年配の方も居るのでトイレの案内などの気配りが欲しい。
I was able to complete everything from the reservation to payment on my computer, so it was hassle-free to participate. The underwater viewing was soothing with many fish, and the lunch (buffet) was excellent. I think the plan with the lunch voucher is a great idea. The price was also affordable, and the kids were happy, so I definitely want to participate again. Thank you for the magnet gift as well.
予約から決済までパソコンで行えたので、手間無く参加できた。
水中観覧もたくさんの魚に癒されて、ランチ(バイキング)も最高でした。ランチ券付きプランはとても良い案だと思います。
値段も安くて、子どもたちも喜んでたのでぜひまた参加したいです。
マグネットのプレゼントもありがとうございました。
Dear Atsumi Nakasone,
Thank you for boarding our Orca ship. We are all truly delighted to receive such wonderful feedback. Please do visit us again when you are in Okinawa.
Sincerely,
West Marine Team
5/7
nakasone atsumi 様
このたびは弊社オルカ号へご乗船ありがとうございました。
また、このようなうれしいお声、スタッフ一同心より喜んでおります。
また、沖縄にいらした際は、ぜひお立ち寄りくださいませ。
5/7 ウエストマリン一同
The weather was cloudy, and the water was somewhat murky, so it wasn't as beautiful as I had hoped. I was expecting the beautiful sea of Okinawa, so it was disappointing. The viewing time was only about 15 minutes, with most of it being travel time on the boat. You could probably see this kind of sea elsewhere, not just in Okinawa.
天候は曇り、海中も多少濁りがあり期待してたほど綺麗ではなかった。沖縄の綺麗な海を期待していたので残念。鑑賞時間も15分程度でほとんどが船の移動時間。この程度の海なら沖縄以外でも見られそう。
Dear Shinnosuke,
Thank you for using our cruise ship. We appreciate your feedback and your evaluation.
In reality, since our cruises are dependent on nature, we are greatly affected by the sea conditions on a daily basis. The visibility underwater fluctuates every day. We are sorry to hear that the day you boarded was not in the best condition.
We sincerely hope that you will have the opportunity to board on a day with the best conditions.
Sincerely,
West Marine Staff
May 8
しんのすけ様
弊社のクルーズ船をご利用いただきましてありがとうございました。今回、ご評価ご記入いただきましてありがとうございます。
実際のところ、自然を相手にしてのクルーズですので、日々海の状況に大変影響を受けて運航しております。
海中視界については、毎日変動いたします。ご乗船された日がベストコンディションではなかったとのこと、残念でございます。
また、しんのすけ様がベストコンディションの日にご乗船される機会がありますことを、心よりお待ち申し上げております。
5/8 ウエストマリン スタッフ一同
Unfortunately, it rained, but there was live music. I was fortunate that the soup from the buffet was delicious. I felt the timing was just right.
あいにく雨に降らてしまいましたが、生演奏あり。バイキングのスープがおいしかった事が幸いしました。時間的には程よかったと感じました。
Dear Mr./Ms. Fujisan,
Thank you for boarding the Mobydick. We understand that you joined us on a rainy day, but we hope you enjoyed the live performance on board. We look forward to welcoming you again during a time with better weather.
Best regards,
West Marine Staff
富士山 様
この度はモビーディック号にご乗船いただきましてありがとうございます。あいにくの雨模様でのご乗船とのことではございますが、船内生演奏にてお楽しみいただけましたでしょうか。また天気のよい時期にご乗船いただけますことをお待ちいたしております。
5/10 ウエストマリン スタッフ一同
Due to strong winds, the boat was canceled. The attitude of the male staff at the store was very kind. I definitely want to try again! However, there was no prior notice, and even though I arrived early on the day, the door was locked, and I couldn't reach the emergency contact number, which made me anxious. Anyway, I couldn't get in touch! What is the point of having an emergency contact number?
風が強くボートが出ない為、キャンセルさせていただきました。店頭での男性の態度はとても親切でした。是非リベンジしたいです!
ただ事前連絡はなく、当日は早めに店に着いても鍵が閉まっており、緊急連絡先番号も繋がらず不安になりました。。
とにかく、連絡がつきません!!緊急連絡先番号の意味って?と思いました。
Thank you for sharing your experience.
When a cancellation of the boat service is decided, we do notify in advance. On the day of your visit, the Blue Cave tour was held as usual in the morning, but due to sudden changes in sea conditions, the afternoon tour was canceled for safety reasons. We apologize for not being able to inform you of the cancellation in advance.
We had opened the shop and were prepared to welcome guests by the meeting time, but due to a high number of reservations that day, all staff were out on tours. Therefore, when you arrived before the scheduled time, the shop was closed and the phone was not reachable. We sincerely apologize for any concern this may have caused.
We recognized this as an area for improvement and have had staff stationed at the shop since May 2014.
We look forward to your next visit and will ensure that similar issues do not occur again.
Adventure Island
体験談投稿ありがとうございます。
船が1日欠航が決まった際などは事前に連絡を行っておりますが、当日は午前中は青の洞窟ツアーは通常開催を行っておりましたが、海況の急変により午後からの開催が安全上中止となりました。その為、事前に中止の連絡ができず申し訳ありませんでした。
また集合時刻までにはお店を開けて受け入れ態勢を行っていたのですが、当日は予約状況が多く全スタッフがツアーに出ていた為、時間前にご来店いただいた際はお店が締まっておりお電話が繋がらない状態となっておりました。ご心配をおかけしまして申し訳ありません。
私どもも改善点と思っていた事項で2014 / 5月よりお店常駐のスタッフが配置されています。
リベンジの際には今回のような事がないようにし、またのご来店をお待ちしております。
冒険島
I have been to Okinawa dozens of times, but I never had the opportunity to visit the Churaumi Aquarium. While looking for something to do, I found this tour. The price, which includes the aquarium entrance fee along with visits to the butterfly garden, pineapple park, and Ryukyu glass, offers great cost performance.
We had a three-hour stay at the aquarium, which was very meaningful. The guide's explanations were excellent, and the driver was also very considerate, making the experience very worthwhile.
沖縄には何十回も来ているが、中々、美ら海水族館に行く機会が無かったので、
何か無いかと探したところ、このツアーがありました。
水族館の入場料込み+蝶々園、パイナップルパーク、琉球ガラスを回ってのこの値段は、コストパフォーマンスが高いと思います。
水族館でも3時間の滞在時間があり、有意義でした。
ガイドさんの説明も良く、運転手さんにもいろいろと気遣って頂き、非常に有効に活用できたと思います。
I was interested in all the islands, but since I didn't know which one was best, I thought this course that allows you to visit multiple islands at once would be great! In the end, I think it was a good choice. The mangrove boat ride was honestly a bit underwhelming... It was fun at first to hear the explanations and see the rare birds, but I got a bit bored after a while. We turned back early due to low tide... However, the bus driver's guide during our travels on Iriomote was unexpectedly enjoyable and very good. The water buffalo cart to Yubu Island was excellent. Being able to ride it twice while listening to the sanshin was quite a rare experience, and the relaxed atmosphere was wonderful. In Taketomi, we chose the glass-bottom boat. We were able to see beautiful coral reefs and fish, and the kids were thrilled.
Although I expected it, I still felt a bit rushed, and I think next time I would like to take my time exploring just one island. However, for us as first-timers, I think this course that included everything from the remote islands was a great choice.
どの島にも興味があるけど、どこがいいかわからないから、一気に周れるこのコースで!と思いました。結果、よかったと思います。マングローブのボートは正直、イマイチでした…。説明を聞けて、珍しい鳥を見る事ができて、最初は楽しいですが、やや飽きました。干潮時で早めに引き返したんですけどね…。西表で移動の時に乗ったバスの運転手さんのガイドが予想外に楽しく、とてもよかったです。由布島へ渡る水牛車はとてもよかったです。往復2回も乗れて、サンシンを聞きながらというのはなかなか貴重な体験で、のんびりした空気が流れて素敵でした。竹富ではグラスボートを選びました。美しいサンゴ礁や魚を見る事が出来て子供達は大喜びでした。
予想していたとは言え、やはり慌ただしさを感じ、次回は1島だけをゆっくり見たいな、と思いました。しかし初めての私たちにとっては、離島の全てを盛り込んだようこなコースでよかったと思います。
This is a recommended course for those visiting the Yaeyama Islands for the first time. The mangrove tour on Iriomote Island may not allow boats to go upstream during low tide, so it might be a good idea to check the tide schedule. Riding a water buffalo cart to Yubu Island while listening to the sanshin and lively conversation was very enjoyable. I also rode a water buffalo cart on Taketomi Island, which had its own unique charm and kept things interesting. The bus tour on Taketomi Island was short, but I was able to search for star sand and enjoy the beautiful sea. I thought visiting three islands in one day would be hectic, but it actually wasn't the case.
初めて八重山諸島に行く方におすすめなコースです。西表島のマングローブ観光は干潮時は上流の方まで船が入れないようなので、潮の満ち干きを確認した方がよいかも知れません。由布島へ水牛車に乗って三線と軽快なトークを聞きながらのんびりと渡ることができ、とても良かったです。竹富島でも水牛車に乗りましたが、由布島とはまた違った良さがあり、飽きなかったです。竹富島のバス観光も時間は短かったですが、星砂を探したり、きれいな海を見ることができました。1日で3島をめぐるのは慌ただしいかと思っていましたが、実際にはそんなことはありませんでした。
I saw a whale! Just a few glimpses of its back. However, it seems that it's difficult to spot them during this season, and there was quite a bit of time spent searching for the whales. The waves were also high (according to the captain, the sea was calm that day), so about one-third of the people couldn't see the whale due to seasickness.
くじら、見えました!背中を数回ですが。
ただ、時期的に見つけるのは難しいらしく、クジラを探している時間がけっこうあり、波も高い(船長さん曰く当日の海は穏やかだったそうです)ので、1/3ぐらいの人は船酔いでクジラを見ることはできなかったようです。
The mangrove boat tour, the water buffalo cart, and cycling around Taketomi Island were all very interesting. I think I enjoyed them more in a shorter time than if I had explored on my own. However, it was rainy and windy all day, and it was a coldness that you wouldn't expect in Okinawa. I believe I could have enjoyed it more if the weather had been better.
マングローブのボートも 水牛 車も、 竹富島のサイクリングも どれも とても面白かった。 個人で回るよりも 短い時間でたのしめたと思う。 でも1日中 雨風が強く、 沖縄とは思えない寒さ だった。 天気がよければ もっと楽しめたと思う。
The guide's assistance was very good.
The butterfly garden, pineapple park, and glass factory tour were not that great.
I participated in the tour with a 2-year-old, and I thought I might be able to use a seat for free, but despite it being an off-season weekday, it was crowded, and I had to hold my child. It was tough. I regretted not reserving a seat for the toddler.
ガイドさんの案内はとてもよかったです。
ツアーの蝶々園、パイナップルパーク、ガラスの見学はイマイチでした。
2歳児を連れてのツアー参加でしたが、無料であわよくば席が使えるかも?なんて思ってましたが、オフシーズン平日にもかかわらず、混んであり、抱っこで乗車。きつかったです。幼児席を予約しておけばよかったと後悔しました。
The tour price at 4,700 yen with all entrance fees inclusive plus one free meal is unbeatable. What was unexpected was a free glassware gift and pineapple ice cream! I do recommend the tour to my friends. However, the GPS-guide device does not work well at all. Although it comes with English, Chinese, or Korean, the recordings are only listenable intermittently, which may prevent international travelers from enjoying the journey in full.
The tour price at 4700 yen with all entrance fee inclusive plus one free meal is unbeatable. What was unexpected was a free glassware gift and pineapple ice-cream! I do recommend the tour to my friends. However, the GPS-guide device does not work well at all. Although it comes with English, Chinese or Korean, the recordings only listenable intermittently with which international travelers may not be able to enjoy the journey in full.
I'm really glad I was able to make a reservation despite the last-minute application! I was worried because it was cloudy in the morning, but the cave was incredibly mystical! I definitely want to go snorkeling again!
前日の申し込みにもかかわらず予約が取れたので本当によかったです!
当日は朝から曇りで心配だったのですが、洞窟の中はとっても神秘的でした!
ぜひまたシュノーケルをしたいです!
Dear MIHO,
Thank you for participating in the tour.
I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed it, especially since the underwater scenery is vibrant and beautiful even on cloudy days.
Next time, how about trying snorkeling or an introductory diving experience? We look forward to your next visit.
MIHO様
この度はツアーにご参加頂きありがとうございます。
曇りの日でも海の中はとても色鮮やかでキレイなので特に天候は気にせず楽しんで頂けてよかったです。
次回はシュノーケルも体験ダイビングもチャレンジされてみてはいかかでしょうか。また来られる日を楽しみにお待ち致しておりますね。
I highly recommend this for those who enjoy clay crafts and sculptures. During less busy times, the staff will teach you carefully. When it gets crowded, it seems they show a DVD for explanations. There isn't much difference in color after firing. The packaging for shipping was also done carefully.
粘土細工や彫刻が好きな方には是非お勧めです。空いている時間帯だと係の方が丁寧に教えてくれます。混雑してくると説明用のDVDを見せているみたいでした。焼いた後も色の違いはあまりありません。郵送の梱包も丁寧でした。
We did everything from shaping to painting as a pair!
I was a bit anxious about how it would turn out since we did everything from shaping to painting, but it ended up being a pair of shisa that really reflects our mother-daughter style.
2人で一対を焼きから絵付けまで、やりました!
形作りから絵付けまでだったので、どうなるのか不安でしたが、なんかわたち親子らしいペアのシーサーになりました。
I was glad to encounter five whales and see them up close until the end. The dive's tail fin was beautiful. The rain forecast was wrong, and the afternoon downpour waited for us, making it the best whale watching experience. As expected, the skills were top-notch, and thanks to that, I was able to create the best memories.
5匹のクジラに出合えて、最後までまじかで見れてよかった。ダイブの尾びれもビューテフル
雨の予報も外れて、午後のスコールも待ってくれて、最高のホイールウオッチングでした。さすが自負するだけの腕は最高、お陰様で最高の思い出作れました。
Since I was in Okinawa, just sightseeing was nice, but I thought it might be good to create something and have an experience, so I participated. I had previously made Ryukyu glass, but this time making a Shisa was very satisfying because I could experience everything from kneading the clay myself to coloring it! Although my creation wasn't perfect, it was great that the whole family could easily enjoy it together! The location is also close to Nago city, so it's recommended as a stopover while visiting somewhere else! I was also happy that I could take it home right away! Thank you very much!
折角の沖縄なので観るだけの観光もいいけれど、何かを作って体験してみるのも良いかも!?と思い参加しました。以前、琉球グラスも作ったことはありましたが、今回のシーサー作りは、粘土を自分で捏ねるところから、色付けまですべて体験できたので大満足でした!自分のデキはイマイチとして、家族みんなで手軽に楽しめたので良かった!場所も名護市街から近いので、何処かのついでに寄ることもできるのでオススメですね〜!その場で持ち帰ることが出来るのも嬉しい!ありがとうございました〜!
We visited Ishigaki Island for a 2-night, 3-day trip with our family of four. On the first and third days, we used a rental car to explore Ishigaki Island. On the second day, we participated in a three-island tour. There was also a shuttle service between the port and the hotel, which made my husband very happy as he could enjoy some drinks. I heard that the best season is until the rainy season starts in May, and we were lucky with the weather. During the Iriomote Island mangrove cruise, we encountered a crowned eagle, which was very exciting. The water buffalo cart on Yubu Island is especially recommended. We sang along while listening to the sanshin. (I heard some guides can't play, though! Haha.) On Taketomi Island, we chose a glass-bottom boat. The coral reef at a depth of 10 meters was beautiful. The weather on the islands can change quickly, and the forecasts are often inaccurate. It's important to prepare for the heat, and a windbreaker parka is essential. I forgot mine, so I bought a parka at Shimamura in Ishigaki on the first day. (Haha.)
2泊3日の予定で家族4人で石垣島を訪れました。初日と3日目はレンタカーを利用して石垣島観光。2日目に3島めぐりコースに参加しました。港とホテル間の送迎もあり、主人はアルコールも飲めるとご満悦。梅雨入りの5月までがベストシーズンと伺い天気にも恵まれラッキーでした。西表島マングローブクルーズでは、かんむり鷲に遭遇して大興奮。由布島の水牛車は特におすすめです。三線を聞きながら一緒に口ずさみました。(弾けないガイドさんもいるらいしですが 笑 )竹富島ではグラスボートを選択。水深10mの深さのサンゴ礁がきれいでした。島の天候は変わりやすく天気予報も当たらないことが多いそうです。暑さ対策も必要ですが、風よけパーカーは必需品です。忘れたため、初日に石垣島しまむらでパーカー買いました。(笑)
We traveled to Okinawa as a family of four. The kids wanted to go to the Churaumi Aquarium, so I did some research and found the Family Line and quickly made a reservation. However, on February 15, there was heavy snow in the Kanto region, and we couldn't leave our house. Transportation was paralyzed, and flights were canceled, so we postponed to March. We canceled all our reservations, and I was happy that Alan1 quickly handled the cancellations. For our rescheduled trip in March, we applied for the same course. The guide from Rad Tourism was excellent. I appreciated the pick-up from the nearby hotel, and the fun guide made the entire day's trip enjoyable. We encountered beautiful butterflies, stunning flowers, and wonderful fish, making it a tour that left us 150% satisfied.
家族4人で沖縄へ。美ら海水族館へ子供達が行きたいというので調べたらファミリー号が見つかり早速予約。ところが2月15日は関東地方大雪で、家から出られず、交通機関も麻痺、飛行機も飛ばず3月へ延期。すべての予約をキャンセル、alan1もすばやくキャンセル対応してくれうれしかった。3月振り替え旅行。同じコースを申し込んだ。ラド観光のガイドさんは非常によかった。近くのホテルへのピックアウトもうれしいが、楽しいガイドで1日の旅全体を楽しめた。美しい蝶、美しい花、素晴らしい魚たちと出会え150%満足できたツアーでした。
Thank you very much for enjoying our bus tour. We are very pleased that our guide was able to provide you with great hospitality. We look forward to serving you again next time. Thank you!
この度は弊社のバスツアーを満喫して頂き大変ありがとうございます。
ガイドもお客様をおもてなし出来たこと大変うえれしく思っております。次回また機会がございましたらご利用お待ちしております。
ありがとうございました!
My husband and I had some time off together, so we decided to take a spontaneous 2-night, 3-day trip. Since it was our first visit, we joined this tour.
Iriomote Island was at high tide, and we were able to go all the way to the Sakishima Suo tree on the mangrove cruise along the Nakama River. The bus ride from Ohara Port to Yufu Island was quick, thanks to the driver's entertaining explanations and folk songs.
On Yufu Island, we took a water buffalo cart pulled by the oldest buffalo, "Yuta," and enjoyed a leisurely ride while listening to the sanshin. On the way back, we rode with the younger buffalo, "Genki," and quickly reached the shore. It was fun to learn about the buffalo's personalities.
On Taketomi Island, we chose a bus tour and a water buffalo cart. The buffalo "Yui" skillfully navigated the narrow roads while considering the turning radius, and we were able to relax while being soothed by the sound of the sanshin played by our guide.
I highly recommend this for first-time visitors and those with limited time.
旦那と休みが合い,急きょ2泊3日の弾丸で行くことになりました。
初めて訪れるので,このツアーに参加しました。
西表島はちょうど満潮で仲間川のマングローブクルーズでは
サキシマスオウノキまで行くことができました。
大原港から由布島までのバスの送迎も運転手さんの楽しい説明や民謡で
あっという間でした。
由布島の水牛車は,一番年上の水牛「由太」君で,のんびり三線を
聞きながら向かいました。帰りは若い水牛の「元気」君であっという間に
岸に着きました。水牛の性格もわかって楽しかったです。
竹富島ではバス観光と水牛車を選択しましたが,水牛の「結」君が狭い道を
内輪差を考えながら上手に曲がり,また担当のお兄さんの三線の音に癒されながら
のんびり過ごすことができました。
初めて訪れる人,時間のない人にはおススメです。
We were blessed with great weather and calm waves, making it the perfect conditions to encounter whales multiple times. We were able to see performances like spouting and tail slapping, and the breach where the whale jumps with its body out of the water was particularly impressive. I think we were lucky to witness something that is not often seen. Unfortunately, I couldn't take good photos, so I would like to find another opportunity to go again.
お天気にも恵まれ、波も穏やかで絶好のコンディションの中、何度もクジラに出会うことができました。潮吹きやテイルスラップなどのパフォーマンスも見られ、なかでも上体を水面に出してジャンプするブリーチは大迫力でした。なかなか見られないものとのことで、ラッキーだったと思います。残念ながらうまく写真を撮ることができなかったので、また機会を見つけて行きたいです。
Thank you for your message! We're very happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience. It's truly rare to see such a variety of performances. Since these are creatures of nature, each sighting is different, but it sounds like you had a fantastic day! Capturing them in photos can be quite challenging. We hope you'll come back next time to get some amazing shots!
メッセージありがとうございます♪
楽しんでいただけたようで、私共スタッフもとても嬉しいです♪
なかなか色んなパフォーマンスを見れるって本当に貴重です
大自然の生き物ですし、毎回見えj方はさまざまですが、この日は大当たりでしたね♪
写真に写そうと思うと、本当難しいんですよね
また次回、素晴らしいショットがおさめられるようリベンジしに来て下さいね♪
I didn't have a driver's license in Okinawa and was planning to travel by bus, but I'm really glad I found this bus tour package. There's no waiting time for the bus, so it's very time-efficient.
沖縄では免許を持ってなくてバスで旅行するつもりでしたが、このバス旅行商品があって本当によかったと思います。バスを待つ時間などがなくて、時間的にすごくお得です。
I couldn't find them for the first hour and was about to give up when, surprisingly, two appeared. Moreover, they were a couple on a date! Luckily, the whales even jumped sideways like a bridge, and I could clearly see their white bellies. There were three other boats, but this one was the best! That's because we were allowed to sit at the front deck, which was incredibly thrilling!
However, be careful with the payment! Most people paid in cash on-site, but if you book here, you pay by credit card, so it's best to double-check on-site. The receptionist told me that the reservation for Alan1 was also cash payment on-site, so I paid in cash. Later, when I showed the confirmation of the credit card payment on my phone, the cash I paid was refunded. Be cautious of double payments!
最初の1時間あまり見つけなかったので、諦めたところ、なんと2頭も現れました。しかもカップルでデート中だそうです。ラッキーなことに、鯨が橋のように横ジャンプもしてくれて、白いお腹もはっきりと見えました。他3艘の船も有ったが、この船が一番よかったです!なぜなら、先頭の甲板に座らせてもらえますので、迫力がすごすぎます!
ただ、支払いは気をつけた方がいいです!他の方はほとんど現地で現金払いだったのですが、ここで予約するとクレジットで払うので、現地で再確認した方がいいです。受付の人にはAlan1の予約も現地現金払いと言われて、そのまま現金で払いましたが、後で携帯でクレジットカードの支払い確認を見せたら、払った現金が戻ってきました。二重払いには要注意です。
Since we didn't rent a car, I participated with my elderly mother. The deciding factor for our booking was the shuttle service to our hotel. The itinerary felt a bit too packed, and I wish we could have spent more time at the Churaumi Aquarium. However, thanks to the consideration of our guide and driver for my mother, who uses a cane, we were able to keep up with the long tour until the end. We were also blessed with good weather, which allowed us to create wonderful memories.
レンタカーを借りなかったため、年老いた母と2人で参加しました。
宿泊しているホテルまで送迎していだだけるのが申し込みの決め手になりました。
内容的には、ちょっと詰め込み過ぎ感もあり、もう少しちゅら海水族館での滞在時間を増やして欲しいなぁと。
ただ、ガイドさんやドライバーさんが杖を使っている母に配慮してくださったお陰で
長丁場の観光もどうにか最後までついていくことができました。
お天気にも恵まれて、いい想い出作りが出来ました。
It was closer than I imagined, and I was really excited for the first time in a while! The staff were kind and created a fun atmosphere, making it a wonderful memory! I highly recommend it! ☆
想像以上に近くて、久々にテンションあがりました!!
スタッフの方々も親切で楽しい雰囲気をつくってくださり、とても良い思い出になりました!
オススメです☆