All Reviews for 巴士之旅（バスツアー）

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。

Cycling in the early summer weather was incredibly refreshing! Since I don't usually ride a bike, just being on one felt new and enjoyable. With free time, I was able to spend my day freely. I was a bit concerned about the tour voucher being hard to read and the bike brakes being a bit weak, but overall, I was very satisfied with my experience on Taketomi Island.

初夏の陽気の中のサイクリングは最高に気持ちよかった！
普段自転車に乗らないので、自転車に乗ること自体が新鮮でよかった。
時間もフリーなので、自由に過ごせてよい。
ツアー参加のバウチャーが見づらいところと、自転車のブレーキが甘かったのが少し気になったが、大変満足のいく竹富島となった。

Since we had a one-night schedule on Taketomi Island, we were able to change our return ferry to a time of our choice the next day. Additionally, upon arriving at Taketomi Island, a representative from the water buffalo company was waiting for us, allowing us to smoothly transition to the water buffalo experience without any confusion. During the water buffalo ride, we enjoyed the tranquil scenery of Taketomi Island in a relaxed atmosphere. The weather was great, and even though it was the end of February, it was quite warm, making me regret not bringing sunglasses and better UV protection.

竹富島に一泊のスケジュールだったので、
帰りのフェリーを翌日の好きな時間に変更して頂きました。
また、竹富島へ到着すると、水牛会社の方が待っていて下さり、迷うことなく、水牛体験へとスムーズに移動出来ました。
水牛では、ゆったりとした時間の中で、竹富島ののどかな風景を楽しめました。
お天気も良く、2月末でしたが暑いぐらいで、サングラスやUV対策をもっとしてくれば良かったと後悔したほどです。

If you want to visit Churaumi Aquarium but can't or don't want to rent your own vehicle, this tour is probably the best way to do it. Although the staff's English language abilities are minimal, they have some helpful signage and a lot of patience to help you out. The English speaking tourists were all given a headset which provided some interesting information along the drive to compensate for missing out on what the guide was saying. The additional stops: butterfly garden, Nago Pineapple Park, and glass shop were all very catered to getting you to spend more money on souveniers, but you don't have to buy anything and they were all (mildly) interesting enough that it wasn't an annoyance. Lunch is good, if a bit sparse. Bring snacks or buy some at the stops. The three hours at the aquarium is a good amount of time. Enough time to get through the whole aquarium and even catch the dolphin show or spend time at the other attractions. The staff was excellent and surprised us with a complementary pineapple sherbet at the end of the day, so that nice. They also offered to drop us off at the main shopping street or our original pick-up point, which was very convenient. Overall, I'd recommend this as a cost effective way (all the entrance frees and lunch are included) to see some of Okinawa Honto and get to the main attractions up north.

The visit took place on a cold Sunday in February. It seems that many people visit during this month because travel companies offer discounted package tours due to the often poor weather. Since the participants of these tours join in unison, the water buffalo carts are packed so tightly that you can barely move your shoulders. I wish I could have enjoyed the sightseeing with a bit more space. While it was efficient, I wonder if it's worth it to see three islands in one day like an assembly line. The scenery and atmosphere were nice, so I would like to visit again at a more leisurely pace next time.

参加は、２月の寒い日曜日でした。２月は天候も悪い日が多いとかで、旅行会社が安くパックツァーを販売するらしく、訪れる人が多いそうです。そのツァーの人たちも一斉に参加するので、水牛車も隣の人と肩が重なるくらい詰め込まれます。もう少しゆとりをもって観光したかったな。効率は良いですが、流れ作業のようにでも一日で３島見られたので良しとするかどうかですね。景色や雰囲気は良かったので次回はゆっくりと訪れたいです。

The arrangements for the boat, water buffalo cart, and glass boat were convenient as they were all done together. When they are separate, it allows for flexibility, but you have to plan everything yourself, which can be difficult when you don't have time to organize your trip. I was able to make good use of this service. The price was also better than booking them separately.

船と水牛車とグラスボートの段取りが、一括で出来て便利でした。
バラバラだと、融通がきくけど、自分で予定を段取りしないとダメなので、旅行の段取りする時間がない中活用させてもらいました。
価格も、バラバラで予約するよりお得でしたし・・・・・。

I feel like I've never had such a fulfilling trip. I had so much fun spending a whole day like this! The schedule was packed with activities one after another, and it was truly enjoyable. I will definitely use your services again. Thank you very much!

こんなに充実した旅は
なかった気がします。
それ程 楽しく丸一日過ごせました♡
次から次にスケジュールが組み込まれていて ホント楽しかったです。
また利用させて頂きます。
ありがとうございました♡♡♡

You can enjoy it every time you go! The whale sharks seen from the large aquarium are truly impressive. I recommend checking the feeding times before you go.

何回行っても楽しめる★
大水槽から見るジンベイザメは大迫力（＾◇＾）
餌やりの時間を調べて行くことをお勧めします

It was a relaxing and pleasant course. Choosing to rent a bicycle was the right decision. I was glad to be able to explore Taketomi freely.

のんびりゆったりした気持ちの良いコースでした。レンタサイクルを選び正解。自由に竹富を見て回れて良かったです。

I participated in a tour that started at 9 AM. Unfortunately, it was drizzling, but I enjoyed the cute water buffalo, the stories from the guide, and listening to songs played on the sanshin while exploring the island. Due to my flight schedule, I returned to Ishigaki Island on the 11 AM ferry, but it's a tour that can be enjoyed even in a short amount of time, so I recommend it for those who are short on time.

9時集合のツアーに参加しました。あいにく小雨でしたが、かわいい水牛とお兄さんのお話、三線をひきながらの歌を聴きながら楽しく島内をまわれました。飛行機の時間の関係で11時の船で石垣島へ戻りましたが、短時間でも楽しめるツアーですので時間のない人にもおススメです。

It was a great deal since it was already cheaper than the original price and had an additional discount. The ticket pickup at the port and the water buffalo cart ride went smoothly, and the guidance was thorough, so I had no issues at all.

The shuttle bus schedule between the port and the hotel is fixed, so be sure to check it.

元々定価より安くさらに割引されていたのでお得でした。
港でのチケット受け取りや水牛車乗車もスムーズに進めることができ、案内もしっかりしていたので困ることは一切ありませんでした。

港とホテル間の送迎はシャトルバスの時間が決まっていますので要チェックです。

I used this service for a solo trip. The stories from the bus driver during the ride and the guide on the mangrove cruise were very interesting and entertaining. The timing was just right, making it a tour that I could fully enjoy!

ひとり旅で利用しました。
バスで移動中の運転手さんのお話や、マングローブクルーズのガイドさんのお話などなど、てても面白く楽しませていただきました。
時間配分もちょうど良くて、しっかりと満喫できるツアーでした！

Even though it's called a tour, the guide doesn't accompany you the whole time, so it feels quite free. Before departure, we were given tickets for the ferry, meals, bus, and water buffalo cart, and we moved to the next location on our own. Since various tours are happening simultaneously, some people mistakenly got on the wrong bus (but the bus guide will help you find your way, so it's okay). Overall, I was very satisfied with the experience, but if I had to say something, the lunch was a bit disappointing...

ツアーと言ってもガイドさんがずっと同行する訳ではないので自由な感じです。出発前にフェリー、食事、バス、水牛車等のチケットを渡され自分たちで次の移動場所に移動する感じです。色んなツアーが並行して開催されているので自分の乗るバスを間違えてる方もいらっしゃいました(でもバスガイドさんが捜索してくれるので大丈夫です)。とても満足な内容ですがしいて言えば、昼食がイマイチだったかな・・・。

I found a traveler's experience in the comments for this course, which made me want to participate. It was exactly what I expected and very enjoyable. I recommend it to anyone thinking about taking a solo trip to a remote island. The staff was attentive, and even though I was participating alone, I felt well taken care of and had no unpleasant experiences at all. The time spent swaying in a water buffalo cart on the round trip to Yubu Island was a blissful moment I will never forget. I am grateful for this wonderful tour, as it would be quite difficult to go on my own.

このコースの書き込みに一人旅で参加した方の体験談があり、参加してみようと思いました。期待していた通りの内容でとてもよかったです。一人でぷらっと離島に行ってみようかなと思う人がいらしたら、お勧めします。スタッフの対応が丁寧で一人で参加しても心配りがあり、嫌な思いは全くしませんでした。水牛車に揺られて油布島への往復した時間は生涯忘れることができない至福の時でした。個人ではなかなか行くことが難しいので、素敵なツアーがあってよかったと思い感謝しています。

I stayed on Taketomi Island for two nights. It was great that this plan allowed me to change the dates for the round-trip ferry. I enjoyed a leisurely village stroll while being gently rocked in a water buffalo cart, and I was able to explore places like Kaiji Beach by bicycle, fully enjoying my time on Taketomi Island.

竹富島に二泊しました。このプランは、往復のフェリー利用日を前後に変えることも出来るので良かったです。水牛車にゆっくり揺られての集落散策や、自転車でカイジ浜などに足を伸ばせたり竹富島を満喫出来ました。

We traveled to Okinawa with our family during the New Year holidays. Since I don't have a driver's license, I signed up for this service, and it was fully booked and very popular. I'm glad I made the reservation early.

Everyone acted on time, so everything proceeded as scheduled. I participated with my sixth-grade and kindergarten children, and we were very satisfied as we received souvenirs as well.

I will definitely recommend this to relatives and friends who are going to Okinawa. By the way, my husband was down with a cold, so I called to cancel early on the day of the trip, and I received a half refund. That was great.

年末年始を利用し、家族で沖縄に旅行しました。車の免許が無い為こちらを申し込みましたが、満員の大盛況でした。早く予約しておいて良かったです。
皆さんが時間通りに行動してくださったので、すべて時間通りに進みました。
小６と年長の子供と参加しましたが、お土産も頂き大満足でした。
沖縄に行く親戚や友人がいたら必ずオススメします。
ちなみにパパは風邪でダウンだったので、当日早朝にキャンセルの電話をしましたら、半分返金されました。良かったです。

Although it was a short time, I was able to fully enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of Okinawa's remote islands. I efficiently visited tourist attractions such as the mangrove forest cruise in Iriomote Island, the tropical botanical garden and water buffalo cart in Yubu Island, and a tour around Taketomi Island. I think it's quite difficult to visit this many islands and attractions in just one day on your own. The guide's explanations were clear, making it a highly satisfying tour.

短時間でしたが、のんびりとした沖縄の離島の雰囲気を存分に味わうことができました。
西表島のマングローブ林クルーズ、由布島の熱帯植物園と水牛車、竹富島めぐりなど、観光名所を効率的に回ることができました。
なかなか個人では1日でこれだけの島と名所を回るのは難しいと思います。
ガイドさんの説明も分かりやすく、満足度の高いツアーでした。

In December, I was worried about the weather on the remote islands, and indeed, we were met with rain... However, I was truly glad to experience the unique atmosphere of the islands. Next time, I want to go see the clear sky and sea. It was really wonderful.

12月の離島は、天気が心配でしたが、やはり雨に見舞われました…でも離島ならではの雰囲気に触れることができ、本当によかったです。今度は晴れた空と海を見に行きたいものです。本当に良かった。

Absolutely beautiful trip.... totally enjoyed every part.. the bus was very punctual and the host was super nice and caring... I definitely recommend this tour..it was great

I went to Ishigaki Island. The sea is incredibly beautiful. You can easily move around from Ishigaki Island as a base. The itinerary can be arranged leisurely, making it very convenient. When you go to the port, there are various sightseeing tour guides available, which makes it easy to get around. However, it's smoother to make some reservations before your trip, as this allows you to make the most of your day. This time, I traveled on a tour, but instead of signing up for the travel agency's options, I went to Taketomi Island on my own. It was actually cheaper, even though it was for the same water buffalo tour on Taketomi Island (I met people from the same tour there). I had enough time to stroll around as well. Next time, I plan to stay near the port, as that would make it easier to get around.

石垣島に行ってきました。とにかく海がきれいです。石垣島を基点に動けます。行程もゆったり組めらくちんです。港にゆけば、遊覧観光の案内が各所にあり、とても動きやすいです。でもある程度は旅行前に申し込みしておく方がスムーズで、一日が有効に使えます。今回は、ツアーでの旅行でしたが旅行会社のオプションに申し込まず、個人で竹富島にいきました。費用もその方が同じ竹富島の水牛観光なのに安かったです。（竹富島で同じツアーの方達に会いました。）時間もあり、散策もできました。次回は港付近に宿をとり、行きたいと思っています。その方が、動きやすいです。

I rode a water buffalo cart to and from Yubujima. I wandered freely here and there... Although Shin-ki-kun is carefree, he and Hiromi-san are perfectly in sync. It made me feel very happy, realizing they are such an important family. Of course, Ichiro-kun and Shintaro-kun were all adorable too. You absolutely have to try it!

水牛車に乗ってゆぶじま往復。勝手気ままにあっちへ行ったりこっちへ行ったり・・新希君は自由気ままだけれど、ひろみさんとの息もピッタリ。大事な家族なんだなぁ～と、とってもハッピーなきもちでした。勿論、一郎君も新太郎くんもみんな可愛いかったです。絶対、乗ってください！

I think this tour allows you to visit three islands without wasting time and without being too rushed.

First, you check in at the counter at the remote island terminal. You receive tickets for various locations and an explanation of the day's itinerary. There is no guide, so you board the ferry on your own, but upon arrival at each island, there are staff members holding plates who will guide you to your next boat or bus.

As soon as the ferry from Ishigaki arrives at Iriomote Island, we head straight to the Nakama River cruise. On this day, there were many groups from travel companies besides this tour, making the boat and bus quite crowded. The approximately one-hour mangrove cruise was educational with explanations from the guide. I couldn't answer the question "What exactly is a mangrove?" before the tour, but now I can.

Once the cruise docks, we board buses assigned by course to head to the entrance of Yubu Island. Here, I finally got to ride the water buffalo cart I've always dreamed of! The buffalo and the driver seem to work in perfect harmony. It seems the buffalo can understand the driver's voice. Some carts even allow you to enjoy traditional music while riding, which was exhilarating!

On Yubu Island, we have about 1 hour and 30 minutes of free time for exploring the island and lunch. The entire island is a botanical garden, and since it's a small island with a circumference of about 2 km, you can take a leisurely lunch break and still have plenty of time to explore.

On the way back, we ride a different water buffalo cart (you must ride a different one than the one you took to get there) and then take a bus to Ohara Port, just in time for the ferry to Taketomi Island. We hardly had to wait before moving on, with about a 30-minute ride.

Upon arriving at Taketomi Island, staff members guide us again by course, and we take the glass-bottom boat tour for about 30 minutes. The port already showcases the beautiful emerald green sea! You can see Ishigaki Island in the distance, and from this perspective, Ishigaki Island looks quite urban.

On the glass-bottom boat, we saw colorful corals and a variety of fish. We even encountered beautiful blue-green damselfish and the popular clownfish! There were so many fish, and the driver's explanations were easy to understand, so the 30 minutes I worried about getting seasick flew by. After that, we enjoyed about an hour of sightseeing on the island by bus and walking through the village.

The bus took us to a beach with star sand. It was a hot day, so I felt lucky to quickly get to the star sand beach by bus. The guide also taught us how to find star sand, so we were able to collect a lot in a short time! If you can't find any, you can also buy it in a bottle at the shop.

Finally, we took a 20-minute walking tour of the village. The scenery with red-tiled roofs and stone walls was very beautiful.

After that, we returned on the 4 PM ferry from Taketomi to Ishigaki.

This was a packed tour lasting about 8 hours. I don't think we could have moved this efficiently on our own, so I think it's great for those who want to visit various islands in a limited time.

時間を持て余すことなく、かつ忙しなすぎず3島を巡れるツアーだと思います。
まずは離島ターミナルのカウンターで受付。各所でのチケットを受け取り当日の流れの説明を受けます。ガイドはいないので自分達でフェリー乗車ですが、各島では到着後、プレートを持ったスタッフがおり、次に乗る船やバスを案内してくれます。
石垣発のフェリーが西表島に到着するとすぐに仲間川クルーズへ。この日はこのツアー以外からも旅行会社の団体さん？が多く、ボートもバスも大所帯でした。約1時間のマングローブクルーズはガイドさんの説明付きで勉強になります。「マングローブ」って結局なに？という問いに、ツアー前は答えられませんでしたが、今なら答えられます。
クルーズが着岸すると、今度はコース毎に割り振られたバスに乗車し、由布島入口へ。ここで憧れの水牛車に乗車！牛さんと引き手さんは常にペアで働いているようで、息もぴったり。牛さんも引き手さんの声がわかるようなんですね。中には三線を聴きながら乗れる牛車もあり気分は最高潮に！
由布島では約1時間30分の自由時間で、島巡りとランチタイム。島全体が植物園になっており、周囲約2Kmほどの小さな島なのでお昼休憩をゆっくりとっても充分回れます。
帰りも水牛車に乗って（必ず行きと違う水牛車に乗れます）、大原港にバスで移動するともう竹富島行きのフェリー出港時間間際。ほぼ待つことなく次へ移動出来ちゃいます。この間約30分ほどの乗船時間。
竹富島に着くと、またコース毎に係の人が案内をしてくれ、私たちは約30分のグラスボートコースへ。港がすでにエメラルドグリーンの美しい海！遠くには石垣島がすぐ見えちゃいます。ここから見ると石垣島も充分都会なんですね～。
グラスボートではカラフルなサンゴと大小様々な魚がたくさん見れました。キレイなアオスズメダイや人気のカクレクマノミにも遭遇できちゃいました！本当に魚が多く、ドライバーさんの説明もわかりやすいので船酔いが心配だった30分間もあっという間に終了。そのあとは約1時間ほど、バスでの島内観光と集落の徒歩観光。
バスでは星砂のある浜へ連れて行ってくれます。この日は気温も高くとても暑かったので、バスでさくっと星砂浜へ行けてラッキー☆と思っちゃいました。またガイドさんが星砂の見つけ方を教えてくれたので、短時間でたくさんの星砂を拾えちゃいました！どうしても見つけれないときは売店で瓶に入って売ってるのでそれもまた手です・・
最後に、集落を20分ほど徒歩観光。赤瓦屋根、石垣の塀の景色がとっても美しかったです。
その後16時発の竹富発石垣行きのフェリーで帰着。
約8時間のてんこ盛りツアー、自分達ではこんなに効率良くは動けないので限られた時間でいろんな島を巡りたい方にはありがたいと思います。

I couldn't drive, so I decided to use this bus tour. I was generally satisfied, but it was a bit disappointing that there wasn't enough time to sightsee because we were pressed for time.

運転をできなくて今回のバスツアーを利用するようになりました
大体満足していたが、時間が切迫して見物する時間が足りないからちょっと残念でした

I was able to efficiently visit three islands in one day, and it became a wonderful memory! I want to go again. Thank you! ^ ^

1日で効率よく3島回ることが出来、大変良い思い出になりました！
また行きたいです。
ありがとうございました^ ^

Me and my boyfriend joint the RADO Churaumi one day tour and visited many places including the butterfly house and the Pineapple Park. This is a value for money tour and is perfect for you get to walk around freely without the need to follow the tour guide all the time. At each destination, the guide will tell you what time to return to the bus to set off to the next destination.

Although the staff do not speak English, it's very easy to follow their instruction. They are also very helpful and polite.

I highly recommend anyone who visit Okinawa for the first time to join this trip.

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 got this program from my trip cafe.

It introduces this is "very reasonal price & program".

when we travellers regard distance and time.

It's not easy to decide how to do all at once.

ThanX a lot Veltra~, Next time I will choose again~! :)

私は旅行カフェからこのプログラムを手に入れました。

これは「非常にリーズナブルな価格とプログラム」と紹介されています。

私たち旅行者が距離と時間を考慮すると、

すべてを一度にどうするか決めるのは簡単ではありません。

ありがとう、Veltra！次回もまた選びますね〜！ :)

I got this program from my trip cafe.

It introduces this is "very reasonal price & program".

when we travellers regard distance and time.

It's not easy to decide how to do all at once.

ThanX a lot Veltra~, Next time I will choose again~! :)

I was glad to be able to efficiently explore everything in one day. The shamisen music played while crossing the sea on the water buffalo cart added to the atmosphere. On Iriomote Island, the bus driver's stories were so interesting that I couldn't help but laugh. It was a very enjoyable and meaningful experience.

１日で効率よくまわれて良かったです。
水牛車で海をわたるときに奏でていただいた三味線も雰囲気がありました。
西表島ではバスの運転手さんのお話がおもしろくて思わず笑ってしまいました。
とても楽しく有意義でした。