All Reviews for 巴士之旅（バスツアー）

The Churaumi Aquarium was closed, so we proceeded with an alternative course. I thought the stay at each spot would be short, but it turned out to be just right and we had a great time. I think it would have been difficult to navigate a rental car in an unfamiliar area, so it was very helpful. At the Okashi Goten, everyone was given a taste of chinsuko and purple sweet potato tart, which was delightful. The guide and the bus driver were both cheerful and made the experience enjoyable. I would love to participate again if the opportunity arises. Thank you very much.

美ら海水族館が休館になってしまったので、
代わりのコースでの決行でした。
各スポットの滞在時間が短いかなと思ってたのですが、ちょうど良く楽しく回ることが出来ました。土地勘が無い場所でレンタカーを借りて回るのは大変だったと思うので、助かりました。御菓子御殿では、全員にちんすこうと紅芋タルトを配ってくださり嬉しかったです。
ガイドさん、バス運転者さん、お二人方ともにこやかに接してくださり楽しかったです。
また機会があれば参加したいです。ありがとうございました。

Enjoyed day trip. Not enough time to see dolphine show.

Using Google Maps it was easy to find the meeting spot. Once we arrived we could easily see the buses parked out front by the sidewalk. While the tour guide and bus driver did not speak English, it was not a problem at all! Our tour guide was very kind, courteous and made sure that we understood where and what time we needed to be back at the bus and the bus was equipped with English audio which provided us with interesting information about the area as we rode from place to place. Just before the stop at Okashi Goten the tour guide will ask you if you would like to preorder a set lunch (Okinawa style soba with pork, I believe.) I was traveling with a vegetarian friend so we did not choose to preorder. Once we arrived we had plenty of time (40-45 min) to have our own lunch at the restaurant across the street because they were not too crowded or busy. If you are traveling with children or a large group, you may want to choose the preorder option as it will be ready and waiting for you when you arrive.
Can't say enough about the Churaumi Aquarium! Could easily see how you could spend an entire day here. I didn't choose to watch the Dolphin Show, but if you do, just know that the show starts @3pm and you need to be back to the bus by 3:30-3:35. Plan accordingly because it is at least a 10-15 min walk from there back to the bus area.
The last stop of the tour is Nago Pineapple Park. I knew that this tour did not include the fee for the Pineapple cart, but thought I would be able view the plantation on my own. That was not the case. With this particular tour you will NOT be able to view the pineapple plantations or the museum as stated in the "write up." You will be given a shopping only pass and ushered into the shopping area. If the Pineapple Park is on your "to do" list then choose one of the other tour options. While the Pineapple Park portion of this particular tour was a disappointment, I still think it is a great tour for the price!

I rode a water buffalo cart. I think it would have been even better if it had been sunny. Along the way, I got to listen to songs played on the Ryukyu shamisen, but I thought it would have been nicer if the performer had been a bit more skilled.

水牛車に乗りました。晴れてたらもっと良かったと思います。途中、琉球三味線で唄を聴かせてもらうのですが、もう少し上手い方が良かったかと思いました。

We took a ferry to the island and then a shuttle bus to the tourist center. After checking in, it was finally time for the water buffalo cart! The European water buffalo, Shima-chan, was quite playful, resting in the shade, taking breaks to poop, and not moving until it got a shower... The guide sang for us with a sanshin, creating a relaxed atmosphere.

After the water buffalo cart ride, we had about an hour until the bus, so we strolled through the village and enjoyed some shaved ice at a parlor, taking it easy.

フェリーにのって島へ。送迎バスで観光センターへ。受付を済ませたら、いよいよ水牛車！
ヨーロッパ系水牛シマちゃんは、日陰で休んだり、途中うんちしたり、シャワー浴びるまで動かなかったり、お茶目でした。。。ガイドさんが三線で歌ってくれたり、のんびり。
水牛車のあとは、バスの時間まで一時間ほどあったので徒歩で集落散策、パーラーでかき氷たべたりしてのんびりしました。

The trip was nice and there were quite many stops during the day. Stops were quite short but it was ok because there wasn't that much to see. First hour went collecting people to bus from different stops. Tour guide spoke only japanese but she was really nice. In bus there was english audiotape to inform about the route and sightseeings. All entry fees were included in the tour price.

Tour voucher said a light meal would include the tour but we only got a biscuit and ice cream and we needed to pay a proper lunch.

All other stops were nice except the pineapple farm was quite a disappointment. Only good thing there was pineapple wine and juice tastings.

All in all the trip was not bad but not really good either. It was nice way to spent a day. But I'd recommed to rent a car and drive the route on your own. But if you don't have a chance to rent a car this tour is good way to see the island because public transport is not that easy in Okinawa.

I had a great time. I thought that if it rained, the water buffalo cart would be fine, so I signed up. In the end, we were able to leisurely tour the traditional townscape of Taketomi Island in beautiful weather, feeling as if we were in a foreign country. The guide was also very talented, and during the ride, he played the sanshin and sang Okinawan songs. It was a wonderful experience.

楽しかったです。もし雨が降っても水牛車なら大丈夫かなと思って申し込みました。結局良い天気の中、水牛に引いてもらって竹富島の昔ながらの町並みをゆっくりと観光できて、まるで異国にいるかのような時間でした。ガイドさんも多才な方で、乗車中に最後は三線を弾きながら沖縄の歌を歌ってくれました。良い体験でした。

This time, I chose this tour so that my friend, who participated in an Okinawa trip for the first time, could experience more of Okinawa. It was a very affordable bus tour that allowed us to explore both the northern and central parts of Okinawa, and my friend was very happy.

今回、初めて沖縄旅行に参加した友人の為に、より多くの沖縄を感じてもらえるようにこのツアーを選びました。
沖縄の北部と中部を一緒に回れるとてもお得なバスツアーで、友人も大喜びでした。

As soon as we disembarked, we took the bus to the rental cycle service, and after completing the procedures, we were able to explore the island by bicycle right away. It was a great way to enjoy our island trip, and we were very satisfied.

下船するとすぐにレンタサイクルのバスに乗って移動し手続き後にはすぐに、島を自転車で観光できて有効に島旅を、楽しめる事ができて大満足です

We participated in this bus tour as a family trip since our youngest child will become a working adult this spring. I recommend it because it efficiently covers various sightseeing spots in Okinawa, but I wish we could have spent a bit more time on Kouri Island! It was the place where I felt the most Okinawan sea. I felt a bit rushed at the other spots, so it would have been nice to have a little more time. The bus guide, who introduced us to Okinawa's history and provided sightseeing information, had a gentle and soothing Okinawan accent that was very comforting and healing throughout the trip. I would like to join another bus tour in a different area when I visit Okinawa again.

下の子供が春から社会人というタイミングの家族旅行でこのバスツアーに参加。沖縄のエリア別観光スポットを効率よく回れるのでおすすめですが、古宇利島はもう少しゆっくり滞在時間が欲しかった！このコース内で一番沖縄らしい海を感じた場所でしたから。美ら海水族館以外のスポットの滞在時間に少し忙しなさを感じたのでもう少し余裕があると良いなぁと感じました。当日、観光案内、沖縄の歴史の紹介をして下さったバスガイドさんの、沖縄なまりの優し〜い穏やかな口調が心地良く、終始癒されました。また沖縄に行った際には別のエリアのバスツアーに参加したいです。

Waking up early and arriving in Ishigaki Island was perfect for a relaxing first day. We took a boat from Dream Tourism to Taketomi Island, enjoyed seeing fish and coral through a glass-bottom boat, and had fun listening to the driver's stories on the sightseeing bus. We even brought back souvenirs of star sand. We leisurely listened to the sanshin while riding in a water buffalo cart. It was a wonderfully enjoyable experience that can be appreciated by everyone from small children to the elderly.

早起きして石垣島に朝入りしたので、初日はのんびりするのにとても良かったです。ドリーム観光の船で竹富島へ渡り、グラスボートで魚と珊瑚を見て、観光バスでは運転手の話で楽しみ、星の砂のおみやげまで持ち帰り。水牛車でのんびり三線を聞かせてもらいました。ゆったり満喫できました。小さな子供からお年寄りまで楽しめます。

This time, we participated in a tour with my 2-and-a-half-year-old child, aiming to ride the water buffalo cart. The water buffalo exceeded our expectations with its impressive driving skills, expertly navigating the narrow paths. My child was cheering for the buffalo, calling out its name, "Shima-kun, do your best!!" We cherished the photo we took with Shima-kun at the end and were very happy about it.

The only downside was that we were seated towards the back, so we couldn't see the buffalo's entire body while riding. I wonder if my child would have enjoyed it more if we could at least see its horns.

However, it was a fun time exploring the lush island at a leisurely pace. I'm glad we participated.

今回は、まだ2歳半の子と、水牛車を目的にツアーに参加しました。
水牛車は思ってた以上に牛さんが頑張って、狭い道を上手に曲がる運転技術が素晴らしかったです。子どもも『シマ君頑張れ‼️」と、牛さんの名前を呼んで応援してました。最後にシマ君と一緒に撮っていただいた写真を、ずっと大事に持って、喜んでました。
残念だったのは、乗車順が後ろの方で、乗っている間は、牛さんの全体の姿が見られなかったことです。せめて、角くらい見えたら、子どもももっと楽しんでくれたかな？と思います。
でも自然豊かな島で、のんびり散策もできて、楽しいひと時でした。参加して良かったです。

The tour guide was very polite, and even though I participated alone, I was able to enjoy myself without any worries. The destination was just the right plan! I thought I would like to participate again. ^ ^

添乗員さんはとても丁寧で1人で参加しましたが、不安なところもなく楽しむことが出来ました。行き先もちょうどいいプランでした！
また参加したいなと思いました〜^ ^

I have visited Okinawa many times, but I had never had the opportunity to go to the northernmost part until I found and signed up for this tour to Okiyama. Okiyama provided a lot of energy as I expected, but I was dissatisfied with the short amount of time we had there, which didn't allow me to fully enjoy it.

I also wonder if it is necessary to combine Churaumi Aquarium and Okiyama in the same course. I would have liked the tour organizer to change the course to focus on power spots and double the time spent at Okiyama.

何度も沖縄を訪れていますが、最北まで行く機会がなかったのですが、大石林山に行くこのツアーを見つけ申し込みました。大石林山は期待どおりに沢山のパワーを頂くことができましたが、あまりにも滞在時間が短くてゆっくり堪能する事が出来なかったのが不満でした。
そもそも美ら海水族館と大石林山が同じコースにする必要があるのか疑問です。ツアー主催者にパワースポットを集めたコースに変更して、大石林山の滞在時間を倍にしていただければと思いました。

I think this is a perfect plan for exploring Ishigaki Island for the first time. There are various options to choose from, and I could select the return bus time, either 4 PM or 5 PM. If I had to say something, I would have preferred to get off and walk at Kondoi Beach instead of just viewing it from the bus window. In the end, I rented a bicycle for a few hours and rode to Kondoi Beach myself.

初めて石垣島をまわるにはちょうど良いプランだと思います。オプションも色々選べますし、帰りのバスの時間も、16時か17時か選べました。
強いて言えば、バス観光のコンドイビーチは車窓ではなく降りて歩いてみたかったです。結局自分で時間貸しで自転車をレンタルし、コンドイビーチまで行きました。

I chose the bus tour and the water buffalo experience! It was just right since it was raining. The sea was beautiful even in the rain, but I would have liked to visit the other beach as well. It was a bit disappointing that it was hard to take pictures with the water buffalo due to the rain cover, but I enjoyed listening to the stories and songs. It seems that the glass-bottom boat was canceled that day due to strong winds.

バスツアーと水牛体験にしました！
雨だったのでちょうどよかったです。
雨でも海は綺麗でしたがもうひとつの海岸もおりたかったですね。
水牛はあめよけで写真撮りづらかったのが残念でしたが、お話や歌なども聞けて楽しかったです。
当日は風が強くグラスボートは中止になってたみたいです。

This was my second time participating. My main purpose was Oishi Forest, but when I participated two or three years ago, the meeting place after the walk was at the upper entrance. After the Gajumaru course, I was waiting for the bus alone at the lower parking lot. The staff at the parking lot contacted the bus, so there were no troubles, but... This time, the walking time was longer than last time, and meeting at the lower parking lot made a lot of sense. There was also a juice service, which was nice. While many might be there for the aquarium, I think it would be good to have a bit more time at Oishi Forest, even if it means cutting back on the aquarium a little.

2度目の参加でした。
大石林山が主な目的でしたが、2、3年前に参加した時は、散策後の集合場所が上の入り口でしたので、ガジュマルコースの後、私だけ下の駐車場で、バスを待っていました。
駐車場の係の方が、バスに連絡してくれたので、何もトラブルはありませんでしたが………
今回は、散策時間も前回より長く、下の駐車場集合と、とても理にかなっていましたし、ジュースのサービスもあり、良かったです。
水族館が目的の方も多いのかもしれませんが、水族館を多少削って、もう少し大石林山の時間があってもいいと思いました。

Iriomote… While riding the bus, it passes by so quickly that it's easy to miss. I understand it must be difficult to drive, but I wish there had been an explanation a little earlier so we could see it at the right moment. The mangrove tour was a bit cold due to the season, but it was nice to take our time.

Yubu Island… The working cows were adorable. They take proper breaks, have two days off a week, and even understand when it's the last ferry, which makes them speed up when they walk. It was heartwarming to see that they are just like humans. The affection from each guide was evident, and I could feel the bond with the cows.

The child who accompanied me mentioned feeling sorry for the cows, but when I explained that they are part of a tourism resource that helps pay for their food, they understood and it became a good lesson in social studies.

Although the tide was mostly out and it wasn't exactly as I imagined walking in the sea, I suppose that's just a natural phenomenon.

Taketomi… There was a bus waiting in a different location than what was explained at the tour desk, but thanks to local coordination, everything turned out fine. However, it was unfortunate that my adherence to the instructions made everyone else wait. The tour desk should have communicated that the pattern changes when there are many participants. After all, customers can't know in advance if there will be a large number of participants.

西表…バスに乗っている間、サッと通りすぎるため見落としてしまう。運転しながらで大変と思うが少し前で説明して間もなく見えてくるというタイミングであってほしかった。マングローブ周遊は季節がら寒かったがゆっくりできて良かった。
由布島…お仕事している牛さんがかわいかった。ちゃんと休憩も取って週休２日、早退、病欠もあり、最終便だと牛さんが理解していて嬉しくて歩くスピードが早まるとか聞くと人間と同じだな～と微笑ましかった。それぞれの先導さんの愛情が伝わり牛さんとの絆が感じられた。
同行した子どもは、牛さんがかわいそうだと話していたが、こうして観光資源になっていることで、牛さんのご飯代につながっていることを知らせると納得してくれ社会勉強にもなった。
ほぼ潮が引いており海の中を歩くというイメージ通りというわけではなかったが、こればかりは自然現象なのでしょうがない。
竹富…ツアーデスクで説明を受けた場所と違うところにバスが待っており現地の連携で事なきを得たが、忠実に守ったがゆえに他の皆さんをお待たせしてしまったのが残念。参加者が多い場合はパターンが変わるということがツアーデスクと周知徹底していなかった。そもそも参加者が多いかもお客にはわからないこと。

We had an amazing experience at the aquarium it is a long bus ride but there is a lot to see on the way there including the beautiful ocean once at the aquarium seeing the whale sharks was magnificent watching them feed the whale sharks was absolutely amazing and to think that they actually release them back into the ocean after they’re done studying them is amazing. I would definitely recommend.

I have read good reviews for this trip and just nice that we lucky to get the rebate ( 2 for 1) promo.. So we book the trip!!!

Meeting point : The pick up point is not clearly indicate .. We just know that is at the hotel.. We reached early and scare that we might miss the bus .. Lucky we ask the hotel lobby, yes is the correct place... I suggest that can take picture where is the pick up point and shown at booking page is the best.. Attendance was smooth and easy.. Puncture and fast.. The tour leader couldn't speak english .. But anyway we still OK ..

Lunch at the restaurant opp the sweet potato shop is great.. The udon is nice !

Everyplace given time is just nice except that I prefer the churaumi aquarium to have longer time..
The tour leader bring us to the entry , give us the tickets and also give clear instructions where is the meet up point .. I thk 150min is not enough because what if is elderly ? They have no enough time to look around .. And walk back the carpark is a super long distance for them ..

Pineapple park: it a just mini park wit shopping area .. Time spent here is just nice .. Those do not want shopping can go take pictures outside the shop ..

Overall : it is a good experience .. Those who do not drive can join this tour!!!
We will recommend this to my friends and families ...

I couldn't go cycling or walking around Taketomi due to the bad weather, so it was great to be able to leisurely explore on a water buffalo. The price included the round-trip boat fare, the water buffalo tour, and transportation to the hotel, which made it very affordable, and I was extremely satisfied. The staff who assisted us were kind and attentive, making for a fun trip.

悪天候の中での竹富観光でサイクリングも散策も出来なかったので
水牛に乗ってゆっくり散策できてよかったです。
往復の船代に水牛観光とホテルまでの送迎までついての価格で
安く利用できたので大満足です。
対応してくれた人も親切丁寧で楽しい旅行ができました

We participated as a family of 6 adults and 3 children in March 2019. The timing was just right, and there were no issues at all. The weather was also nice.

大人6人子供3人の家族で参加しました。2019年3月に参加しました。
時間などもちょうどよく、問題は一つもありません。
天気もよかったです。

The aquarium was a wonderful experience it’s just amazing to see whale sharks in captivity I hope they do catch and release like what I was told The aquarium by far was the best aquarium I have been to little bit of a long bus ride but the scenery along way spray nice all in all it was worth the adventure.

We were able to efficiently visit various places, mainly the Churaumi Aquarium. I feel like we could make better use of our time compared to using a rental car. With the steak dinner plan, we got off the bus and enjoyed steak at Sam's Steakhouse. It was fun to watch the cooking performance right in front of us.

美ら海水族館メインに、効率よくいろいろ行けました。
レンタカーを使うより時間が有効に使える気がします。ステーキディナープランで、バスを降りてからステーキハウスサムズでステーキをいただきました。目の前で調理してくれパフォーマンスもあって楽しかったです。

The day I participated, the winds were strong and the waves were high, so there were cancellations to places like Iriomote Island, but Taketomi Island was operating. The water buffalo cart experience, with the driver's talk and the island songs played on the sanshin, allowed us to move slowly over a short distance, making it very soothing and giving us a real sense of the island.

I returned to Ishigaki on the 5 PM ferry, and time flew by. The rental bicycle shop is located alongside the water buffalo cart reception, so it's easy to enjoy cycling after the buffalo cart experience. The staff at the rental bicycle shop might seem a bit particular about their language, but they are nice once you start talking to them. This kind of distance feels unique to the island, and it even gave me a sense of being liberated from the rigidity of everyday life.

While I ended up talking about Taketomi Island, my schedule was stress-free. If I had to say anything, it's that time passes quickly, so next time I want to stay overnight and be healed by Taketomi Island.

参加日は風が強く波が高かったので、西表島などは欠航でしたが、竹富島は運航していました。
水牛車は運転手さんのトーク、三線を使った島唄、短い距離をゆーっくりと進むので島を感じることができ、非常に癒されます。
午後発の17時便で石垣に戻りましたが、あっという間に時間が過ぎました。レンタサイクルのお店は水牛車の受付と併設しているので水牛車体験後もスムーズにサイクリングを楽しめます。レンタサイクルの店員さんは、言葉づかいが気になる人は気になりそうですが、話すといい人です。これくらいの距離感も島ならではかと、普段のガチガチの生活から解放されるような感じさえ受けました。
竹富島の話になってしまいましたが、スケジュールはストレスなく過ごせました。強いて言うならあっという間に時間が過ぎるので、今度は泊まりで来て竹富島に癒されたいです。

I wasn't confident in driving... but I wanted to go to the northern part! So I signed up for this tour. As a result, I truly feel that choosing this tour was a great decision, and I made wonderful memories.

I participated alone, but while listening to Okinawan music and the guide's announcements on the bus, we headed to our destination. Once there, I was able to explore freely within the designated time and interact with other participants at a comfortable distance.

The time allocation at each sightseeing spot and the travel time felt just right. I am grateful to the driver who safely took us around and to the guide who entertained us with a lovely smile and thoughtful attention.

I would like to use this service again when I come back to Okinawa. Thank you very much.

運転に自信がない…でも北部に行きたい！と思い こちらを申し込みました。
結果、このツアーを選んで良かったと心から思える素敵な思い出が出来ました。
ひとり参加でしたが、車内では沖縄の音楽やガイドアナウンスを聴きながら目的地まで向かい、現地では決められた時間内で自由に散策をし、程よい距離感で他の参加者の方達とも関わりが持てました。
各観光地の時間配分、乗車時間等のプランもちょうど良く感じました。
安全運転で各地を巡ってくれた運転手さん、素敵な笑顔と丁寧な気配りで楽しませてくださったガイドさんに感謝しています。
また沖縄に来る際には利用させて頂きたいと思います。
ありがとうございました。

This time, I booked a round-trip ferry from Ishigaki Island's ferry terminal to Taketomi Island, along with a glass-bottom boat tour, a bus tour around the island, and a water buffalo tour on Taketomi Island. The course was well organized, so it was great.

今回、竹富島観光するのに、石垣島離島ターミナルから竹富島までの往復フェリーと竹富島でのグラスボードと島内バス観光と水牛観光を予約しました。コースも段取りよく回れたので良かったです。

The time allocation for the course and the options were great. I would like to use it again when I come back. Thank you very much.

コースの時間配分、選択といいよかったです。また来たときは利用したいと思います。ありがとうございました。

I’m from Thailand and took this tour with my friend on February 3rd, my chose this tour because we didn’t have a car and saw this tour online with good reviews. On the day we took the tour it started right on time with friendly staff and comfortable ride on the bus. Everything on the schedule was accurate, only negative part was guide not able to speak English but was very helpful to make us comfortable. We love the experience will definitely come back again with friends and family to take this tour again.

It was so much fun! I'm glad I chose this tour. The service, the course, and the content were all great. Of course, you can easily visit Taketomi Island on your own, but the tour is definitely more efficient. I highly recommend it!

超楽しかった！
このツアーにしてよかったと思う。
対応もコースも内容も。
勿論、個人でも気軽に竹富島に行けるが、やはりツアーのほうが効率よく回ることができますね〜
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