All Reviews for 巴士之旅（バスツアー）

The lunch was delicious, and the little gifts were all tasty as well. We were able to enjoy the sightseeing at a leisurely pace and fully experience the northern region. It was a very good experience.
I think our tour guide, Yoshimura, had a lot of challenges with many unexpected events. Thank you for your hard work. You took many photos for us, and it became a memorable trip. Thank you very much.

昼食も美味しく、ちょっぴりプレゼントもどれもおいしかったです。観光地もゆったりみれ、北部満喫できました。とても良い内容でした。
添乗員の吉村さん、たくさんハプニングがあり大変だったと思います。お疲れ様でした。たくさん写真とっていただいたり、思い出にのこる旅になりました。ありがとうございます。

Thank you for taking me to the sightseeing spots. The bus guide was very kind and made the experience enjoyable by sharing detailed information about Okinawa, sometimes even singing. The steak was delicious too.

名所に連れて行って頂きありがとうございました。バスガイドさんも凄く親切で沖縄の事を詳しく楽しく時には歌が入りと楽しく過ごさせていただきました。ステーキも美味しかったですよ。

I visited Kohama Island separately, so I went on a tour of three islands. The hotel provided transportation, and the tour was well-organized and fulfilling. I enjoyed my free time on both Yubu Island and Taketomi Island.

小浜島は別でいったので、3島巡りにしました。
ホテルからの送迎付きで、内容も充実していて良かったです。
由布島も、竹富島も、自由時間があり満喫できました。

I was looking for a tour that would allow us to take our one-year-old and enjoy sightseeing at a leisurely pace. Perhaps due to the impact of COVID-19, the bus and water buffalo cart were private, allowing just our family to enjoy the experience. This was my second visit to Kaiji Beach, but I remember it being more beautiful with more star sand when I visited over a decade ago. We were able to leisurely admire the houses and scenery of Taketomi Island, spend our time slowly, and create wonderful memories as a family.

1歳児連れての観光なので、なるべくゆっくり観光できるツアーを探していました。コロナの影響もあってかバス、水牛車は貸切で、私たち家族だけで楽しむことができました。カイジ浜は2度目でしたが、十数年前に訪れた時の方がもっと星の砂があって綺麗な印象でした。竹富島の家や風景をのんびり見られて、ゆっくり過ごせて、家族のいい思い出ができました。

The weather was wonderful, and I enjoyed the nature and beautiful scenery of Okinawa. The guide was amazing, and together with the driver, I was impressed by their professionalism. The sightseeing bus, which efficiently takes you around, is perfect for those who are not good at driving or for the elderly. When I come back, I definitely want to try a different course. I appreciate the service spirit of the people of Okinawa.

お天気にも恵まれて、沖縄の自然や美しい景色を堪能しました。
ガイドさんはとても素晴らしく、ドライバーさん共々、さすがプロだなぁと感心しました。
短い滞在でも、効率よく回ってくれる観光バスは運転が苦手な方や高齢者には最高です。
また来た時は、違うコースをぜひ体験してみたいと思います。
沖縄の人のサービス精神に感謝。

The weather on the day was relatively good compared to the past few days, and even in winter, it was comfortable for a solo traveler to visit each island. Since it was my first time, I think it would have been better to have a bit more guidance and support on each island. It was also nice to receive the Go To regional coupons during the COVID-19 pandemic.

当日はここ数日のなかで比較的に天気が良くて、冬場でも北の一人旅人には快適に各島回れました。
初めてなので、もう少し各島での案内サポートがあれば良かったと思います。コロナ禍でGo To地域クーポンが貰えたのも良かった。

It seems that the tour content has been renewed. For me, it was my first time in northern Okinawa. The weather was slightly rainy. I was a bit anxious about walking in the forest, but it turned out to be more enjoyable than I had imagined!

We were picked up at 7:30 AM in front of the prefectural office and took a bus for about two hours to our first destination. The seating arrangement on the bus was spacious, and I felt that there was consideration for COVID-19 measures.

I believe the biggest attraction of this tour is the Daisekirinzan. We were given an hour and a half for free exploration, which was really fulfilling. Of course, walking in nature can be challenging due to roots and muddy areas. A distance of 1 km that could be walked in 15 minutes on flat ground took twice as long, as per the guide's advice. However, during the free exploration time, the guide provided markers at key points, giving us time estimates and knowledge, which allowed us to proceed with confidence.

And the scenery was beautiful. The light filtering through the trees, glimpses of the coastline, and distant islands created a sense of liberation that made me want to stretch up high.

As for the return trip, it depends on traffic conditions, but I think it's good to plan for around 6:30 PM. It was a day filled with wonderful memories.

リニューアルされたらしいツアー内容だったそうです。
私にとって、初の沖縄北部。若干小雨のコンディション。
森歩きに不安はありましたが、想像以上に楽しかったです！

朝7時半の県庁前からのピックアップでバスに乗り、
約2時間で最初の目的地までの道のり...
バスの中は、十分に余裕を持った席配置で、
コロナ対策への配慮がされていると感じました。

このツアーの一番の魅力は、大石林山だと思います。
今回、自由散策1時間半の時間をとってもらって、すごく満喫できました。
もちろん、自然の中を歩くので、根っこやぬかるみなど、歩きにくい。
平地なら15分で歩ける1Kmが、添乗員さんのアドバイス通り、倍の時間が掛かります。でも、自由散策時間でも、添乗員さんがポイントポイントで道標してくださって、時間の目安や知識を教えてくれたので、安心して行程を進むことができました。
そして、目に映る景色、光景が美しいこと。
木々の間から差し込む光や、垣間見える海岸、遠くに見える島など、思わず背伸びしてしまう解放感がここにありました。

帰りは渋滞具合によりますが、18:30くらいを目安に予定を立てれば良いと思います。
楽しい思い出ができた一日でした。

Unfortunately, the weather was not great. I couldn't see all the scenery I was supposed to, but I'm glad I participated in the only tour in the northern region. The participants were all different, but I think the guide's personality made it a fun tour. I also appreciated their flexibility in accommodating us.

As for souvenirs, most of them seemed better to eat on the spot, so it felt like I was constantly eating. But they were delicious, and thanks to that, I felt satisfied even with the poor scenery. The lunch was also tasty.

I can drive, but since the northern area is a bit far, I decided to join the tour, and I have no regrets. The regular price might be a bit high compared to other tours. If it's around ¥7000 to ¥8000, I would consider joining again.

あいにくの天気。全て見られるはずの景色は見られませんでしたが、北部唯一のツアー、参加して良かったです。参加者が変わった方ばかりでしたが..ガイドさんの人柄で楽しいツアーになったと思います。柔軟に対応しようしてたところもよかったです。

おみやげはどれもその場で食べた方がいい感じのものばかりだったので、ずーっと食べてる感じでした。でも美味しかったし、そのおかげで景色が悪くても満足感がありました。昼も美味しかった。

運転できるけど北部はちょっと遠いので参加したのですが後悔なしです。通常価格だと高いかなー。他のツアーに比べて。¥7000〜8000ならまた参加しようかなと思います。

I had never been north of Nago in Okinawa Main Island, and since the tour included attractions I had wanted to visit, such as Cape Hedo and the Oishi Forest, I signed up for it. The lunch was also luxurious and very delicious. I was able to experience feeding Kuu-chan, the Okinawa rail, and the content of the tour exceeded my expectations. I even received four types of small gifts as a little present. The guide was kind, making it the best day ever. Plus, it was part of the Go To program, so it was very affordable.

沖縄本島は名護より北には行った事が無く以前から行きたかった辺戸岬や大石林山等々の観光が含まれていたのでツアーに申し込みました。
昼食も豪華でとっても美味しかった。
ヤンバルクイナのくーちゃんの餌やりタイムにも遭遇出来思った以上にツアーの内容が良く、ちょっぴりプレゼントとしても4種類も頂きました。ガイドさんも親切な人で最高の1日でした。そしてGo To対象だったので凄く割安でした。

This tour covers several places that are difficult to visit alone, with a reasonable amount of time spent at each location. The meals were quite delicious, making for a highly satisfying experience.

The stunning views at the Great Stone Forest (it might be tough for very small children as it can be a bit steep), and the mangroves that you can walk through are definitely worth it. You can generally see what you expect. If you're lucky, you might even spot some wildlife, though I found it a bit scary (laughs).

*Make sure to wear comfortable clothing for walking. While you won't be walking for long periods, there are some quite rugged areas.*

一人では行きにくい場所をいくつも網羅してくれているツアーで各ツアーでの滞在時間もほどよく、食事もかなり美味しく相当満足感の高いツアーでした。

かなり絶景の大石林山(ちょっと険しいので小さすぎる子供は大変かも？)、歩いて見ることが出来るマングローブ、そう言うニーズあるんじゃないでしょうか、概ね想像通りのものが見れますよー。
野生動物も運が良ければ善きに悪きに目撃できます、私は少し怖かったけど(笑)

※必ず歩きやすい格好で行きましょう。
　長時間は歩かないですが結構険しい場所もあります

Overall, it was the tour I expected, but I thought the time spent at the main Churaumi Aquarium was a bit short. I think it would have been better if they had cut out some of the disappointing tourist spots and extended the time at Churaumi Aquarium by about an hour. However, I have no complaints.

だいたい思った通りのツアーでしたが、メインの美ら海水族館は滞在時間短めかなと思いました。
一部のがっかり観光地カットして一時間くらいでも美ら海水族館の滞在時間伸ばしていただけたら良かったかなと思いました。
でも不満はないです。

The tour, centered around the Churaumi Aquarium, lasts from 8:30 AM to just past 7 PM, making it a full day experience. However, the highlight was unexpectedly the coral reef and tropical fish viewing from a semi-submersible boat at Manza Beach. It felt like snorkeling without actually getting in the water. The bridge to Kouri Island, while lacking the beauty of the arch shape compared to Miyako Island, promised beautiful views of the sea on both sides if the weather was good.

At the aquarium, there are three full hours for free exploration, but if you watch the dolphin show, you’ll be cutting it close on time. I knew it, but I was still overwhelmed by the size of the whale shark. Seeing is believing, as they say. While the manta rays seemed less impressive in comparison, their size was also stunning. The American Village at the end wasn’t necessary, but if you think of it as a bonus, it adds value, and since it’s a tourist spot, it’s worth a visit.

The guide, El, had a Japanese that was a bit hard to understand, but the audio guide covered the important parts, so it wasn’t an issue. He seemed more comfortable speaking English. Overall, I think it was a highly satisfying tour in terms of content and duration for the price.

朝の8時半から夜の7時過ぎまで本当に丸1日の美ら海水族館をメインにしたツアーだが、はじめに行った万座ビーチの半潜水型ボートでのサンゴ礁と熱帯魚鑑賞が思いのほかよかった。海に入らずにシュノーケリングしているような気分を味わうことができる。次の古宇利島への大橋は宮古島に比べると直線でアーチ形の美しさには欠けるが天気が良ければ両側の海が綺麗だろうなと思われた。水族館ではたっぷり3時間の自由散策だがイルカショウまで見ているとギリギリの時間。わかってはいたけれどジンベイザメの大きさに圧倒される。百聞は一見にしかずとはこの事。ジンベイザメに比べると影が薄くなるがマンタの大きさも圧巻だった。最後のアメリカンヴィレッジはなくても良かったがおまけだと思えばお得感が増すし観光名所でもあるのだから見ておいても損はない。添乗のエルさんの日本語は少々意味が掴みかねたがガイドの部分は音声案内がしてくれるので問題はなかった。彼は英語の方が得意なようだった。価格の割には内容、時間的にも満足感の高いツアーであったと思う。

It was a tour that could be joined from a hotel in Onna Village. They were attentive to COVID-19 measures, allowing us to enjoy it with peace of mind. It was a well-organized one-day sightseeing tour that was very satisfying.

恩納村のホテルから参加できるツアーでした。コロナ対策にも気にかけておられ、安心して楽しめました。要所を抑えた１日の観光ツアーで充分満足のいくものでした。

There were about 30 participants despite the COVID-19 pandemic. The tour itself was neither particularly good nor bad, and honestly, aside from the Churaumi Aquarium and American Village, it was a bit lacking. At the Churaumi Aquarium, you have two and a half hours, but since you need to have a meal there, if you're planning to use a restaurant, it's better to think of your actual viewing time as just one hour. I had planned to shop at American Village, but since time was tight, I think it's best to research the stores you want to visit beforehand.

コロナ禍の中でしたが３０名程の参加者がいました。ツアー自体は可もなく不可もなくといった内容で美ら海水族館とアメリカンヴィレッジ以外は正直…でした。美ら海水族館は２時間半時間がありますが、ここで食事を取る必要があるので、レストラン利用をする方は観覧時間は実質１時間だと考えていた方が良いです。アメリカンヴィレッジでの買い物を予定していたのですが、時間がタイトなので予め目的の店を調べてから行くべきだと思いました。

I felt that it took a long time to reach the main aquarium. I think the time spent at Kouri Island and Pineapple Park could be cut in half. I would like to have more time at the aquarium instead. It's about a 15-minute walk from the parking lot, and the return trip is particularly uphill, so we need to allocate our time accordingly. I hope you can consider this, especially with an increasing number of elderly participants.

メインの水族館にたどり着くまでが長いと感じました。古宇利島やパイナップルパークの滞在時間は半分に削っても十分だと思います。その分水族館での滞在時間を延ばしていただきたい。駐車場から徒歩で15分程、帰りは特に上り坂なのでそれなりの余裕をもって時間配分をしなければならず、御年配の参加者も増える中ご配慮いただければと思いました。

I was wondering if it was a tour with a dedicated guide, but it turned out to be a tour where staff members were at each point, managing the itinerary while checking tickets. Yufu Island was great. On Taketomi Island, there was hardly any free time after riding the glass-bottom boat and the water buffalo cart, so I plan to visit again on my own later!

添乗員が付き切りのツアーかな？と思っていたら、各ポイントにスタッフがいてチケットを切りながら行程を進めていくツアーでした。由布島が良かったです。竹富島はグラスボートと水牛車に乗ると自由時間はほとんどなく、また後日個人で行こうと思ってます！

I wanted to see Manza Beach in the bright morning, so I chose this place. At the pineapple farm, there were moving dinosaurs, which was surprisingly enjoyable. On Kouri Island, sandwiches were distributed, and since I was hungry, I enjoyed them very much. Churaumi Aquarium, by the way, has the parking lot at the highest point, and the slopes are wide, so I got tired from walking. I think the COVID-19 prevention measures were thorough.

万座毛を明るい午前中に見たくて、こちらを選びました。パイナップル農園では、動く恐竜が 居て意外に楽しめました。古宇利島でサンドイッチが配れて、空きっ腹でしたから、美味しくいただきました。美ら海は、とにかく、駐車場が一番高い場所にあり、坂道で広いので歩き疲れました。コロナ予防対策は万全だったと思います。

Overall, it was good, but the departure of the boat from Iriomote Island to Taketomi Island was delayed by about 15 minutes because one of the participants missed the bus, which was disappointing as there was hardly any time for sightseeing on Iriomote Island. Such things can happen, so I recommend choosing a plan that allows for a departure on the 5:00 PM boat from Iriomote Island. Personally, I think it would be nice to go to Hoshi no Suna Beach by bus tour or by bicycle, so a combination of an ox cart and bike rental seems like a good option.

総じて良かったですが、西表島から竹富島への船の出発が、参加者の中でバスに乗り遅れた方がいらっしゃったため15分ほど遅れ、西表島のバス観光がほとんど時間が取れなかったのが残念でした。こういう事は起こり得るので、西表島の出発は17:00の船を選択できるプランをお勧めします。個人的にはバスツアーで行く星の砂のビーチも自転車で行くこともできるので、牛車＋レンタサイクルが良さそうです。

There were two courses to choose from, and I was torn, but I decided to participate in the Nago Pineapple Course.

Of course, the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium is great, and it's wonderful that you can easily visit various spots in Okinawa.

I had rented a car, so I could have gone on my own, but when in Okinawa, you have to have Orion Beer!

With a beer in hand, I enjoyed it! It wasn't excessive, but it was nice to have light moments of fun at key points.

Even with COVID-19 precautions, they made sure to sanitize every time, which made me feel safe.

Since it was a weekday, the seating was spaced out, which was nice.

At the snack castle along the way, you don't have to buy a lot since there are many locations throughout Okinawa, so no worries (laughs). However, there are some items that are only available locally, so I made sure to look carefully before purchasing.

It was really great.

コースが二つあって、悩みましたが、とりあえず名護パイナップルコースで参加。

美海水族館は、もちろんのこと、さまざまな沖縄のスポットに気軽に行けるのはありがたいです。

レンタカーも借りていたので、そのまま自分で行く手もありましたが、やっぱり沖縄来たら、オリオンビールでしょ！

ビール片手に高々と！て、ガバガバではないですが、要所要所で軽く行ける楽しみがあって良かったです。

コロナ関係にあっても、消毒はもちろん毎度していただき、安心しました。

平日だったのもあってか、席も空けてあって良かったです。

途中のお菓子御殿での買い物は、バカ買いしなくても、沖縄各所にあるので、ご安心を（笑）
けど、現地しかない物もあるので、よく見て購入しました。

本当によかったです。

I participated in the Iriomote Island and Yufu Island tour organized by Ishigaki Island Dream Tourism through Veltra. Using the Go To Travel campaign, the cost for two people was 22,800 yen with a 35% discount, plus a 3,000 yen regional coupon, making it truly affordable. The tour included a mangrove cruise on the Nakama River, a water buffalo cart ride, and lunch (bento), and I was very satisfied with the experience.

ベルトラを通して石垣島ドリーム観光主催の西表島由布島2島観光N0コースに参加、goto使い2人で22800円が35パーセント引き、さらに地域クーポンが3000円付き本当に格安で参加できた。内容も仲間川マングローブクルーズ、水牛での水牛車観光、昼食(弁当)もついて大満足でした。

I was able to efficiently visit representative tourist attractions in central Okinawa, starting with the Churaumi Aquarium. Since we spent a long time at the aquarium, it was nice to have a relatively relaxed experience.

美ら海水族館をはじめとする本島中部の代表的な観光施設を効率的に回れました。水族館の滞在時間が長いので、比較的ゆったりと過ごせてとてもよかったです。

The diving was canceled, and I was in a bit of a bind with my suddenly open schedule, but I found a tour that included a stay at a hotel in Yachiyo. It's truly appreciated, especially since most tours depart from Naha or Chatan.

We visited various places, and the guide provided very clear explanations with a touch of humor. The guide's singing was also wonderful.

We had a fulfilling experience at Manza Beach, Pineapple Park, the aquarium, and the Okashi Goten. We even got to see the dolphin show at 3 PM, which was unlike anything I've seen before and incredibly cute.

When I asked the kids what they enjoyed most about the trip, they immediately replied that the tour was the highlight. Thank you very much!

ダイビングが中止になり、
急遽予定があいてしまって困っていましたが、
検索で、谷茶の宿泊ホテルに止まるツアーが一件だけヒット。
那覇や北谷着発が多い中、本当にありがたいです。

色々な場所に行き、
ジョークを交えたとてもわかりやすい説明で、
ガイドさんの歌も素敵でした。

万座毛やパイナップルパーク、水族館に、お菓子御殿と充実していました。
15時からのイルカのショーも見れました、他では見たことがない感じでとても可愛かっです。

子供たちに、旅行で何が楽しかった？と聞くとツアーが楽しかったと即答でした。
本当にありがとうございました。

The tour started at the Churaumi Aquarium, then we visited Manzamo and American Village. Most participants were with companions, but I was able to occupy a two-person seat by myself (laughs). The guide constantly provided information on the bus, and I had a very enjoyable time looking out the window while listening to the guide (laughs).

I thought two hours at the aquarium might be a bit short, but it was sufficient! We ended with the Okichan Theater, and I found that having Okinawa soba for lunch nearby was just right. Well, the prices were similar to those in the city for a tourist spot, so it might be a good idea to have lunch there since it's close to the bus stop♪

On the other hand, we only had 20 minutes at Manzamo, which made for a rather rushed visit. I think an extra 10 minutes would have been enough... It's a bit disappointing to realize how precious those 10 minutes are in a tour compared to everyday life, and I want to recommend this to solo travelers, so I'm writing this honestly.

Conversely, I also thought that 30 minutes or more would have been nice... (laughs)

This time, I was able to use GOTO, so it was worth more than the price.

Overall, I recommend this tour for solo participants in terms of both value and experience! I was a bit anxious since it was my first tour, but once we arrived at the sightseeing spots, I could explore freely and return within the time limit. For someone traveling alone, including transportation costs, I felt that there’s no more efficient and rewarding trip than this!

Thank you to the bus guide! Thanks to the driver’s safe driving, I was able to comfortably sleep during the one-hour travel time, just as my stomach was satisfied (laughs). Thank you!

美ら海水族館に始まり　万座毛　アメリカンビレッジなど周るツアー
やはり　同伴者の参加がほとんどでしたが
席も2人席を1人締めできたし（笑）
ガイドさんがバスの中で常にガイドしてくれてて
たまに（笑）そのガイドにそりバスの外を眺めながらとても楽しい時間を過ごせました

2時間判の水族館も少ないかな？と思いましたが
充分でした！　
おきちゃん劇場を最後にして
近くで沖縄ソバも昼食で充分かなと
まぁ〜観光地にしては市内と変わらない
金額で食べれたし
昼食取ると良いかもです
そこからバスまち場まですぐなので♪

逆に万座毛が20分しかなく…かなり早歩きでの見学でした　プラス10分あったら充分だったかな…普段の生活の10分と　こー言うツアーでの10分がこんなに貴重なんだとちょっと残念な点も1人旅の方に勧めたいの
で正直に書きます。

逆に30分以上はいいかなとも思ったので…
（笑）

今回はGOTOを利用できたのでお値段以上の価値がありました

総合的にもお値段的にも1人参加の方にお勧めです！
ツアー初参加で不安でしたが…バスを降り観光地に着いたら時間内に戻り自由にみて回れる
1人の場合交通費なども含め
こんな効率良くお得な旅は無いかと思うぐらい
充実できました！

バスガイドさん　ありがとうございました！
運転手さん　安全運転のおかげてちょうどお腹が満たされてた1時間の移動時間　快適に寝れました（笑）
ありがとうございました！

I participated from Kencho-mae on November 22. Due to COVID-19 prevention measures, we were seated one person per two-person seat on the large bus, which made me feel safe. The weather was nice and the sea was beautiful! There was traffic on the way from Churaumi Aquarium to Okashi Goten due to the middle of the three-day weekend! Thanks to the quick thinking of our guide and driver, we prioritized the sunset at Manzamo first. Although Okashi Goten was supposed to close at 6 PM, they negotiated to extend it until 6:10 PM, for which I am grateful. The guide from Taiwan was making her debut, but she was cheerful and attentive to the customers, which was very pleasant. We had a full three hours at the aquarium, and it was truly a satisfying tour. Thank you very much.

11/22に県庁前から参加しました。
コロナ感染予防対策で大型バスの2人席に１人ずつの配置で安心でした。お天気もよく海もきれい！三連休のなか日で美ら海水族館から御菓子御殿への道が渋滞！ガイドさんと運転手さんの機転で先に万座毛のサンセットを優先していただきました。御菓子御殿の閉店が18時なのに交渉して18:10まで延ばしていただき感謝です。
台湾からのガイドさんはデビューとのことでしたが、明るく、お客様に寄り添う姿が好感がもてました。水族館もたっぷり3時間あり、本当に大満足のツアーでした。
ありがとうございました。

I went to the reception at the remote island terminal around 7:40 and received the tour explanation and tickets. The boat for traveling to Iriomote Island and Taketomi Island had a capacity of about 200 people. During the Nakama River cruise, I was able to see herons. On Taketomi Island, I was also able to visit the main attractions by bicycle.

7:40くらいに離島ターミナルの受付に行って、ツアーの説明とチケットを受け取りました。西表島、竹富島の移動は、定員200人くらいの船でした。仲間川のクルーズでは、へらさぎを見ることができました。竹富島でも、自転車で主な名所に行くことができました。

I apologize for the delay caused by my junior this morning. As a result, we departed 10 minutes late, but thank you for waiting.

Now, regarding the tour itself, it was great that we were able to visit various places, but the tour guide was a foreigner. While they could speak Japanese, it was very difficult to understand them. Towards the end, their voice became so quiet that I couldn't hear the explanations. When they said, "Please ask if you have any questions," it was hard to do so under those circumstances.

We started from in front of the prefectural office, but there were many buses lined up, making it hard to find the right one. Other tour guides were calling out loudly, while ours just stood outside holding a customer list. That made it really confusing. Since I’m not very experienced with tours and this was only my second time, I didn’t know what to do. This was evident as other customers, who were also there more than 10 minutes early, ended up arriving at the bus just in time and expressed their confusion.

Additionally, I went with my junior this time, and while I understand the need for social distancing due to COVID, everyone could have easily maintained distance by sitting by the windows. However, we were made to sit together as a couple, and when I asked if we could move to the window seats, I was told to wait. Ultimately, we were able to sit by the window only in the afternoon. If they were going to allow it, they could have done so in the morning as well. Moreover, there was someone sitting alone who wanted to see the scenery and preferred to sit by the window, which was prioritized instead. Doesn’t that seem strange?

Please ensure proper training for the tour guides. If it had been a Japanese guide, I think we could have enjoyed it a bit more.

朝イチ後輩が遅れてすみませんでした。それで10分出発が遅れたのですが待っていただきありがとうございました。
早速ツアー内容なんですが、内容的には色々なところをまわれたのはよかったのですが、添乗員が外人さんで、日本語も大丈夫なのですが、非常に聞き取り辛かったです。説明も、自身がないのか終わりの方は声が小さく聞こえなかったです。
分からないことが有れば聞いてくださいって、これでは聞けないですよ。
出発の場所は県庁前からだったのですが、何台も並んでいたのでわかりにくかったです。他のツアーの添乗員さんは大きな声で呼んでいるのに、今回の添乗員は外に出て、顧客リストを持っているだけ。これではわかりませんよね。旅行慣れしていなく今回が2回目だったので、わかりませんでした。それを物語るのが、他のお客さんも、10分以上前に県庁前にいたのにギリギリにバスに着いてわからなかったって言ってバスに乗ってました。
あと、今回後輩と乗ったのですが、コロナで席を空けてるのはわかるのですが、全員窓際に座っても十分距離は保てるのに、私たちとカップルだけ2人で座らされ、窓際に移っていいですか？って聞いたら待ってください。って言われて結局窓際に座れたのが昼過ぎ。結局オッケーするなら午前中でも、よかったのではないでしょうか？それも、1人で座ってる人が景色ぐ見たいから逆に座りたいって言って、そっちを優先。おかしくないでしょうか？
添乗員教育ちゃんとしてください。日本人の添乗員だったらもう少し楽しめたかな。

To get to the northern Yanbaru area, it's difficult without a rental car, so I signed up for the only bus tour that goes to Daishirinzan. The bus had proper infection control measures in place, including seat arrangements.

Unfortunately, it rained on the day of the tour. I was looking forward to the views from the observation decks at Cape Hedo and Daishirinzan, but sadly, I could barely see anything. The weather forecast predicted clear skies for the afternoon, so I wished we could have reversed the order of the tour to visit the Churaumi Aquarium later. (Since it's a group tour, I understand that the schedule for each location is fixed and changes are probably not possible.)

We had 80 minutes at Daishirinzan. I wanted to see the "Observation Deck" and "Gajumaru," so I walked the shortcut course "Kigan & Churaumi" plus the "Yanbaru Forest Course." I just barely made it back in time within the 80 minutes. I wished I had a bit more time.

At the Churaumi Aquarium, we had 180 minutes. Perhaps because it was the second day of a three-day weekend in September when people started to move around (they were allowing entry with restrictions for infection control), there was a huge line, and it took 20 minutes to get in after we started waiting. The tour guide mentioned that it was the longest line they had ever seen. However, even with the 20-minute wait, we had plenty of time with the 180-minute stay. I skipped the really crowded tanks, looked at the beach and sea turtles, and then returned to the aquarium to explore.

It seems that the tour content has changed now. It looks like it offers a better experience to fully enjoy Yanbaru.

北部やんばるエリアに行くにはレンタカー以外では難しくて、この大石林山に行くことができる唯一のバスツアーに申し込みました。
バス内では席位置等感染対策がしっかりととられていました。
当日はあいにくの雨。「辺戸岬」と「大石林山」の展望台からの景色を楽しみにしていたのですが残念ながらほぼ何も見えませんでした。午後からの天気予報は晴れだったので午後からの「美ら海水族館」と回る順番を逆にすることができたら良かったのになあって思いました。（ツアー団体だから各場所に行く予定時間は決まっていて変更は無理なんだろうとは思います）
「大石林山」の滞在時間は80分。「展望台」と「ガジュマル」は見たかったので「奇岩・美ら海」のショートカットコース+「やんばる森林コース」を歩きました。なんとかギリギリ80分でもどれました。もう少し時間が欲しかった。
「美ら海水族館」は滞在180分。人が動き出した9月の3連休の二日目のためか（感染対策のために入場制限をしながら入場させていた）入場はすごい列ができていて、並んでから入るまで20分かかりました。添乗員さんはこんなに行列ができているのは初めてだと言われていました。ただ20分並んでも180分滞在時間があったので時間は十分でした。すごく混んでいる水槽は飛ばし、ビーチやウミガメを見てからまた水族館にもどり入って見ました。

今はツアー内容が変更になっているようですね。やんばるをより満喫できる内容のようなので良さそうですね。

Ishigaki Island Dream Tourism seems to handle many tours, including those for groups, and efficiently guides participants through multiple different options, allowing us to enjoy ourselves without getting bored.

The bus driver and everyone involved clearly wanted the participants to appreciate the charm of the Yaeyama Islands, and I was completely captivated by the allure of Ishigaki Island and the surrounding Yaeyama Islands!

One point to note: I chose the rental bicycle option for Taketomi Island, but there are many unpaved areas on the roads. If you're not comfortable with cycling, you might want to consider the glass-bottom boat or other options.

石垣島ドリーム観光さんは、団体も含めてツアーの開催が多き手がけておられるようで、複数の異なるオプションの参加者を効率的に振り分け誘導されており、退屈することもなく、楽しむ事ができました。
道中のバスの運転手の方も含め、みなさん参加者の方に八重山の島々の魅力を知っていただきたいと言う気持ちが前面に出ており、すっかり石垣島を初めとする八重山諸島の魅力に虜になりました！
一点だけ、竹富島のオプションはレンタルサイクルにしましたが、道路が舗装されてない箇所も多いです。
自転車が苦手な方は、グラスボートとか他のオプションを検討されてもいいかと思います。

The aquarium allows unlimited entry on the same day, so I was able to go from the aquarium to the dolphin show and then re-enter the aquarium to take my time looking around. Since it was a weekday, it wasn't too crowded, which was lucky. I was also able to see the baby sea turtles that are only available during this season, which was great.

水族館は当日限り何回でも入場可能なので、水族館→イルカショー、その後に水族館に再入場してゆっくり見ることができました。平日だったこともあり、大混雑もなかったのでラッキーでした。この時期だけのウミガメの赤ちゃんも見ることができよかったです。

In the mangrove forest, we had an explanation from the guide and were able to explore while looking for creatures like coconut crabs. For lunch, we had sashimi with three pieces of white fish fry, which was very filling and delicious. Cape Hedo had an impressive deep blue color; although the wind was strong, the view was wonderful. At Daishi Forest, I was able to walk more easily than I expected and fully enjoy nature. I also thought that infection control measures were well implemented, such as hand sanitizer when getting on and off the bus and seating arrangements that maintained social distance. I'm glad I went.

マングローブ林ではガイドさんの説明があり、ヤシガニ等生き物を探しならがら見学できました。ランチは刺身に白身フライが3枚もつきボリューム満点で美味しかったです。辺戸岬は濃いブルーが印象的、風は強かったけど素晴らしい景色でした。大石林山は思ったより楽に歩くことができ、自然を満喫できました。バス乗り降りの際は手指アルコール消毒、ソーシャルディスタンスを保った座席配置など感染症対策もしっかりされていたと思います。行って良かったです。