All Reviews for 巴士之旅（バスツアー）

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〜
オススメする！

We participated as a family of three (including a one-year-old child). I think it's easy to join since they pick you up from various hotels. The beach at Kouri Island was incredibly beautiful and left me in awe. However, there is limited free time, so we only had enough time to take some photos at the beach and look at a few souvenirs. Next time, I would like to visit Heart Rock and the tower as well.

At the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, we had plenty of time to explore at a leisurely pace, even with a child, and we were able to see the dolphin show. We also enjoyed visiting various major spots. Thank you!

家族3人（1歳の子供含む）で参加しました。いろんなホテルにお迎えに来てくれるので、参加しやすいと思います。古宇利島のビーチがとにかくキレイで感動しました。ただ自由時間が少ないのでビーチで写真を撮って、お土産を少し見るくらいしか時間がありません。次回はハートロックやタワーの方も行ってみたいです。
美ら海水族館は時間がたっぷりあるので、子連れでもゆっくり回れましたし、イルカのショーも見る事が出来ました。その他も主要スポットを色々回れて満喫出来ました。ありがとうございました！

The hotel provided a shuttle service, which was very convenient! The main purpose of my visit was to ride a water buffalo from Iriomote Island to Yufu Island. The guide sang Okinawan songs on the sanshin, making it a dreamy escape from reality! On the last stop at Taketomi Island, we were also guided around the island by water buffalo, and I was very satisfied with the double water buffalo experience.

For the return boat, I could choose between the 4 PM and 5 PM departures on the spot, so after getting off the water buffalo, we decided to go to Kaiji Beach, which was also convenient and relaxed! If I could have applied for a rental bicycle right there, I might have been able to explore a bit more.

It was a very meaningful day!

ホテルへ送迎があり、とても楽チンでしたー！
訪問のメインの目的、水牛に乗って西表島から由布島まで行きました。ガイドさんは三線で沖縄の唄を歌ってくれて現実を離れうっとり‼️最後の竹富島でも水牛で島内を案内してくれてダブル水牛に大満足でした。
帰りの船は4時と5時の便を、その場で決められるので水牛下りてからカイジ浜まで行くことになったのでここも焦らず便利でした！レンタサイクルもその場で申し込めたらもう少し足を伸ばせたかな。
とっても有意義な1日でした！

I wasn't confident in driving, so I signed up for the tour. It was great to efficiently visit the sightseeing spots. I wished for a bit more time at each location, but I understand that with so many places to visit, it's unavoidable. I had a lot of fun.

車の運転に自信がなかったのでツアーを申し込みました。
効率よく観光地を回れたのが良かったです。
それぞれの場所で滞在時間がもう少し欲しいと思いましたが、
これだけの場所を回るのだから仕方がないと納得です。
とっても楽しかったです。

I found that the round-trip ferry fare and the water buffalo cart tour to Taketomi Island can be quite expensive. However, this plan included those costs, allowing us to enjoy it at a reasonable price. We took the 1 PM ferry, and although we couldn't choose a morning option, Taketomi Island is relatively small, so a half-day tour was sufficient.

竹富島へは、往復の乗船料金や水牛車観光などを調べていると結構高くつくことが分かりました。
しかしながら、こちらのプランではそれらが含まれ、安価に楽しめました。
乗船は午後１時のプランで、午前は選択できなかったものの、竹富島は比較的狭い島で、半日観光で十分でした。

The sightseeing tour in a clean, large bus was comfortable despite the low price, and the weather was clear. There were only a few participants, and both the driver and the guide were friendly, making the experience truly enjoyable. I am very satisfied. Thank you!

快晴の中、低料金にもかかわらずきれいな大型バスでの観光は、快適でした。参加人数も少なく、ドライバーさんもガイドさんもフレンドリーで、本当に気持ちよく観光できました。大満足です。ありがとうございました。

I was satisfied because it was cheap with the ferry and water buffalo! I was able to take pictures with the cows, and the guide sang a song, which was soothing! I really felt like I was in Ishigaki!

フェリーと水牛付きで安かったので満足です！牛と写真撮れたり、案内のお兄さんが歌を歌ってくれて癒されました！石垣に来たって感じがしました！

I thought there would be a larger number of people in one vehicle than I expected, but it was enjoyable and friendly, which was great. The staff were all very approachable and nice as well.

思っていたよりも一台に大人数かなと思いましたが、和気あいあいと楽しくて良かったです。
スタッフの方も皆さん気さくで良かったです。

I wanted to explore freely on my own, and I recommend this for those who feel the same! I used a bicycle, and there weren't many steep hills, which made it essential for getting around. In the summer, it gets hot and you sweat, so staying hydrated is crucial.

一人で自由に周りたいと思って利用しましたが、そういった方にはおすすめです！自転車を利用しましたが急な坂も少なく回るには欠かせなかったです。夏は暑く汗をかくので水分はかかせませんね。

I was able to efficiently visit three islands! I had no particular complaints and was able to enjoy myself! Since I could return to Ishigaki Island before 6 PM, I was able to relax and enjoy dinner and sightseeing in the evening. I think about five hours is enough for sightseeing in the downtown area of Ishigaki Island, including meals, so for those staying for two nights and three days, I believe it's worth spending a day visiting the outer islands!

３つの島を効率よくまわれました！
特に不満もなく、楽しむことができました！
6時前には石垣島に戻れるので、夜もゆっくりご飯や観光ができました。
石垣島の繁華街観光はご飯も含めて5時間ほどあればいいと思うので、2泊3日で行かれる方は1日使ってでも離島に行くのが楽しめると思います！

I decided to take a trip to Okinawa as a birthday present for my mother and signed up for a tour.

I thought the bus guide would talk to us along the way, but instead, we were given an audio guide to listen to together before reaching the tour locations, which felt very impersonal and not very interesting.

Also, why was the guide so condescending? From the moment we arrived at the meeting point, the attitude was really unpleasant. When picking up various people from different locations, there was no explanation, and we were just left waiting, circling around the city. Before I knew it, we hadn’t left Naha City for an hour after getting on the bus. Other tours had bathroom breaks along the way, but this one didn’t have any. I understand time constraints, but when we arrived at Pineapple Park, I wanted to use the restroom, but I was rushed onto the cart and ultimately couldn’t go until we reached the exit.

At other locations, we were told to keep to the schedule in a very strict manner, like a military drill. I had no intention of being late, but I believe there’s a way to communicate that.

I wanted to film while crossing the Kouri Bridge, but the guide’s poor performance on the sanshin and singing ruined it. Additionally, when I met the guide at the smoking area and was told “Thank you for your hard work,” it left a bad taste in my mouth.

The guide may do this every day, but we are participating in the tour to create memories. Especially since I planned this to make my mother happy, I couldn’t enjoy it at all. I truly regret spending money on this tour after having such an unpleasant experience.

The aquarium is also quite a distance from the bus parking lot, so even though they say we have three hours, considering the round trip, it’s more like two and a half hours.

At the very end, the guide mistakenly called out loudly for the drop-off location, which was very frustrating. I will try to avoid participating in tours with this company in the future.

母親の誕生日プレゼントで沖縄旅行へ行く事になり、ツアーに申し込みました。　

バスガイドの方が道中お話をしてくれると思っていたのですが、音声ガイドを渡されてツアーの場所に行く前にみんなで聞く為業務的であまり面白くはなかった。

そしてガイドの方はなぜあんなに高圧的なんでしょうか？
集合場所に行った時から本当に気分が悪い対応でした。
いろんな場所へいろんな方を迎えに行く際もなんの説明もなく、ただ待たされグルグル市内を回り気がついたら乗車してから1時間那覇市内から出ていなかったです。
他のツアーでは途中トイレ休憩があったりしましたが、こちらのツアーでは途中トイレ休憩もなかったです。
時間の関係もあると思いますが、パイナップルパークに着いた時トイレに行きたいと思ったのに急かされカートに乗せられ結局出口までトイレに行けなかったです。

その他の場所でも時間を守るよう軍隊のようにキツく言われ、遅れるつもりもないですが言い方はあると思いました。

古宇利橋を通る際に動画を撮りたいと思っていましたが、ガイドさんの下手くそな三線と歌で台無しです。
そして喫煙所でガイドの方と会った際に[お疲れ様です]と言われた事も気分が悪かったです。

ガイドさんは毎日のお仕事かもしれませんが、私達は思い出を作りにツアーに参加しています。
特に今回は母に喜んでもらおうと企画したのに心から楽しむことができませんでした。
こんなに不快な思いをしてこのツアーにお金を払ってしまった事に本当に後悔しました。


水族館もバスの駐車場から距離がありますので3時間と言いつつ往復の時間を考えると2時間30分くらいです。

最後の最後で降車場所をガイドさんに間違えられ大きな声で呼ばれましたが、本当にいい加減にして欲しかったです。
今後はなるべくこちらの会社のツアーには参加しないようにします。

Cycling around Taketomi Island for about 2 hours!
The flat roads made it easy to ride!
The sea was beautiful, creating the best memories!

約2時間竹富島をサイクリング！
平坦な道が多いので乗りやすかった！
海が綺麗で最高の思い出となった！