All Reviews for 巴士之旅（バスツアー）

We used this for our honeymoon trip.

It was perfect for efficiently visiting the sights, especially for those who are new to Okinawa or don't have a driver's license. I wanted to take my time to see each place, but that can't be helped. It was great to have so much packed into the experience! The entrance fee was included, so it was a good deal. We spent a full three hours at the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, but it felt like it wasn't enough because it was so spacious. For those who want to explore the northern part in depth, I recommend staying in the northern area instead of taking the tour (especially if you don't have a driver's license).

Having only an audio guide felt a bit lonely, and there were some interruptions in the audio, which was disappointing. But it was still better than having nothing at all.

新婚旅行で利用。

効率良く名所を回れて、沖縄が初めてという人や免許のない人にはもってこいです。
一つ一つゆっくり見たい感じもありましたが、それは仕方ないですね。
盛りだくさんで良かったです‼
入園料つきなのでお得でした。
美ら海水族館たっぷり3時間でしたが、広くて足りない感じです。
水族館含め、北部をじっくり見たい人はツアーではなく北部の方に宿を取るのをお勧めします。(免許無い人は)

音声ガイドだけというのは、少し寂しいのと、音声が途切れていたのでそれは残念でした。
でも全くないより良かったです。

Despite the rain, I had a great time. During the cruising, it was clear when we could take off the vinyl sheet and when we couldn't, allowing us to see the mangroves properly. For the cycling on Taketomi Island, we were able to borrow rain gear. Since the weather wasn't favorable, I'm thinking of trying again for a second chance.

雨の中でしたが、楽しませていただきました。
クルージングでは、ビニールシートを取って良い時間もそうでない時間がはっきりしていて、しっかりとマングローブを見ることができました。
竹富島のサイクリングでは、雨具を貸していただけました。
お天気に恵まれなかったので、もう一度リベンジしようと思ってます。

We visited Pineapple Park, Kouri Island, Churaumi Aquarium, Manzamo, and some souvenir shops. It was nice to receive mineral water for everyone and the local specialty, purple sweet potato tart. However, as soon as the bus arrived at the aquarium, there was a sudden downpour. Unfortunately, we didn't have enough rain gear prepared, and we ended up getting soaked walking from the parking lot to the entrance of the aquarium. While I reflect on our lack of preparation for rain gear, it would have been appreciated if the tour company had provided some solutions, such as rental umbrellas or disposable raincoats.

パイナップルパーク～古宇利島～美ら海水族館～万座毛～土産屋を回りました。人数分のミネラルウォーターと名物の紅芋タルトをいただけたのは良かったですが、水族館にバスが着くや、突然の大雨が。運悪く十分な雨具を用意しておらず、駐車場から水族館の入り口まで雨に濡れてずぶ濡れになってメインの水族館を回ることになりました。雨具の準備不足を反省するところではありますが、ツアー側でも救済策(レンタルの傘や使い捨てのレインコートなど)を用意していただけるとありがたかったです。

The tour itself was fine but most people going from Naha have to be ready to waste 2-3 hours picking up people in other areas before actually going to the attractions. (Same with going back home)

The bus driver was rude af and racist towards the foreigners.

At first I thought the guide was fine but then oops nope changed my mind. In the aquarium it was very windy and we had to stop 3 times in random places outside the building to hear her explanation in Japanese so its like wasting 20-30 minutes while having yourself blown by the strong wind.

And when she distributed the ticket, she called in all of the Japanese passengers first by their names and after all the Japanese have their tickets. She gestured to all the foreigners to come to her and get the tickets by ourselves. Which is very rude and racist.

The tour says it will provide english, chinese and korean guides throughout the whole day but none. Only some random english tapes are played and the guide talks in Japanese a lot throughout the day.

And mind you 60% of the people who joined are foreigners and only 20% speaks English. I genuinely feel sorry for the Chinese and Korean who comes to the tour thinking it will provide them with some guides but no.

Also the bus driver, he makes noises from inside the bus every 5 minutes before the departure time at each spot as if reminding us to hurry up. And he talks to the tourguide keep blaming how the "foreigners" are slow blablabla probably thinking "foreigners" don't understand Japanese.

The bus driver is very racist and rude also the whole tour is just okay.

Went by another company the next day and was surprised at how interactive the guide was plus it was 100 times wayyy better.

I was worried about not being able to drive, but I had a fulfilling day on the bus tour! I was able to take a nice long nap on the bus too! I had to leave the tour partway due to hotel arrangements, but the bus guide and driver were very kind, and a taxi arrived quickly, so I was able to get to the hotel right away! It was truly the best. I recommend spending a day relaxing on the bus too!

車が運転できなくて、どうしようかと思っていたけど、バスツアーで充実した１日を過ごせました！
バスの中はたっぷりお昼寝もできましたよー！
ホテルの都合で途中離団したのですが、バスガイドさんと運転手さんがとても良くしてくれて、タクシーもすぐに来てくれて、ホテルにもすぐ行けました！
本当に最高でした。
皆さんも１日はバスでのんびりするのもいいですよ〜

There were two groups of Japanese people, along with other Asian tourists from overseas, making a total of over 40 participants, but everything proceeded smoothly. There were also individuals who participated alone. Each sightseeing spot had a sufficient amount of time allocated, so I never felt rushed and was satisfied. At the Churaumi Aquarium, it takes about 15 to 20 minutes to walk from the bus parking lot to the entrance of the aquarium. The path has some ups and downs, but there are slopes and escalators, making it easy to walk. It's advisable to consider this round-trip time when choosing a tour.

　日本人は２グループ、あとは海外のアジア人、そしてツアー全体で４０人以上の大所帯でしたが、全てスムーズに進行。一人で参加されている方も、いらっしゃいました。どの観光地もある程度の時間がとってあるので、私には時間が足りないという事はなく、満足でした。美ら海水族館は、バスの駐車場から水族館の入口まで徒歩で、15～20分程かかります。道は起伏がありますが、スロープやエスカレーターがあるので、歩きやすい。この往復の時間も見込んで、ツアーを選択した方が良い。

You can take a ride on a water buffalo cart to see the streets lined with traditional Ryukyu architecture and guesthouses. The guide's explanations and the sanshin performances were also enjoyable.

琉球建築の民家や民宿が立ち並ぶ街並みを水牛車に乗って見学します。ガイドさんの説明や三振演奏などもあって楽しめました。

I had a great time. The guide was very good at chatting and even performed some island songs. Thank you, Water Buffalo Island-kun.

とても楽しめました。案内人の方もおしゃべりが上手で島唄も披露してくれました。水牛の島君、ありがとう。

The boat from Ishigaki Port to Taketomi Island.
Sightseeing bus.
Water buffalo cart.
Although we didn't have much time, by taking the tour, we were able to save time and efficiently enjoy sightseeing.

石垣港から竹富島までの船。
観光バス。
水牛車。
時間がなかった私達でしたが、ツアーにすることで、時短、効率良く観光出来ました。

I rode a water buffalo cart on Taketomi Island and then enjoyed some free exploration. Everything on the island, from the buildings and roads to the flowers and water buffalo carts, was beautiful, allowing me to fully enjoy the tropical atmosphere. The only regret was that the weather was cloudy, and I imagined a blue sky with white clouds while sightseeing. Also, we changed the meeting time about three days before the tour, but the process was smooth, which was very helpful. Thank you very much.

竹富島の水牛車に乗りその後、自由散策してきました。島内は建物、道路、花等植物、水牛車等すべてが美しく南国を満喫しました。
お天気だけが曇っていて心残りで、青い空に白い雲を想像しながら観光しました。
また観光の３日前ぐらいに集合時間の変更をしましたが手続きもスムーズで大変助かりました。ありがとうございました。

It was quite hot, reaching nearly 30 degrees for this time of year. The mangrove cruise was combined with other tours. The water buffalo cart ride was nice and had a charming atmosphere. The cycling option on Taketomi Island wasn't bad, but the hills were quite tough. Depending on the day's temperature, I think those who usually ride electric bikes should consider paying the extra fee to rent one. I was sweating a lot!

この時期としては30度近くまで気温が上がり、暑かったです。マングローブクルーズは他のツアーと一緒でした。水牛車は風情を感じられて良かったです。竹富島のサイクリング選択は悪くなかったですが…坂道が結構辛かったです。その日の気温にもよりますが普段、電動自転車に乗っている方は追加料金を払っても電動自転車を借りた方が良かったと思います。私は大汗かきました(^^ゞ(^^ゞ

The orchid greenhouse at Tropical Dream Land captivated me with its scale and grandeur, surpassing that of the orchid gardens in Chiang Mai, Thailand. At the same time, I was delighted to see rare fruit varieties in the tropical fruit corner that I had not encountered during my previous visits to Malaysia, Ho Chi Minh City, and Taiwan.

At American Village, I enjoyed a chicken burger set at A&W, which was recommended by my guide. When it comes to American hamburgers, I've eaten at McDonald's, Burger King, Wimpy, and Dairy Queen, but the burgers from this chain had a unique flavor that reminded me of the ones I had in mainland America. After returning home, I researched this burger chain and found out that it started in mainland America nearly a hundred years ago and has been operating exclusively in Okinawa, Japan, for over 50 years. It was a burger of surprisingly high quality.

熱帯ドリームランドのランの温室は、タイのチェンマイのラン園を凌ぐ規模と迫力に魅了された。同時に南国の果実のコーナーでは、かつて訪問したマレーシア、ホーチミン、台湾で見かけなかった珍しい果実種が鑑賞できたことは収穫でした。

アメリカンヴィレッジでは、ガイトに薦めてもらったA&Wでチキンバーガーセットを食しました。アメリカのハンバーガーと言えば、マクドナルド、バーガーキング、ウィンピー、デアリークィーンで食べましたが、このチェーン店のバーガーは一味違い、アメリカ本土で食べたバーガーを思い出させる味がしました。帰宅してからこのバーガーチェインを調べてみると、約百年前に米本土で始まり、日本では沖縄のみでの展開で50年以上となるとのことです。予想以上に質の良いバーガーでした。

In December, it was 27 degrees, and the weather was warm enough to break a sweat even in short sleeves. I cruised upstream along the Nakama River in Iriomote Island, enjoying the refreshing breeze through the mangrove forest. Next, I took a water buffalo cart to Yubu Island. While gently swaying, I listened to island songs and felt relaxed. On the island, I explored freely, spending time picking up shells and coral on the beach where manta rays could be seen, and watching butterflies resting on beautiful flowers. Although it was just half a day, I had a fulfilling time.

12月なのに27度もあって、半袖でも汗ばむ気候。西表島の仲間川を、爽やかな風にあたりながらマングローブの林を上流へとクルージング。次は、水牛車で由布島へ。のんびりと揺られながら島唄を聞き、癒されました。島の中では自由散策で、マンタの見える浜で貝殻やサンゴを拾ったり、美しい花にとまる蝶を見たりして、時間を過ごしました。半日でしたが、充実した時間が過ごせました。

Very nice experience~ Suggest all of you to join if you haven't yet planned.

The weather was amazing and the scenery was fantastic! The color of the sea was emerald green, and I've been to Okinawa several times, but this was the most beautiful sea color I've ever seen.

I was able to fully enjoy Okinawa in just one day. Both the guide and the driver were great; they were truly healing people of Okinawa.

It was really a wonderful trip!

Thank you very much!

最高な天気で景色が最高でした(^^)v
海の色もエメラルドグリーンで今まで沖縄何度が来てますが一番綺麗な海の色でした(^-^)

１日で沖縄を満喫できました(^o^)
ガイドさんも運転手さんも良い、沖縄の癒やしの人でした(*^^*)

本当に良い旅でした(^_^)/

ありがとうございました(^^)v

Just a short trip from Ishigaki Island, it feels like a different time flows here. This is my second visit, and when I go to Taketomi Island, I feel like everything is forgotten and my lifespan has been extended. Is it just me? You can truly enjoy the travel atmosphere here.

石垣島からちょっと足を伸ばすだけで、日常とは別の時間が流れている感じです。今回、2回目の参加ですが、竹富島を訪れると、何もかも忘れさせてくれ寿命が延びたように感じるのは私だけ？でしょうか。
旅行気分を満喫できますよ。

The cost performance was good, and I was satisfied. I did feel some overall disorganization, but that might add to the local atmosphere, which could be nice. The captain of the glass-bottom boat was very good. His entertaining stories eased my anxiety about seasickness. I was able to relax while listening to the live performance of the sanshin on the water buffalo cart. I would recommend this to my friends as well.

コスパも良く、満足です。
全体的な段取りの悪さは感じましたが、それも含めて地元感を感じられていいかもしれません。
グラスボートの船長さんがとても良かったです。楽しいお話で船酔いの不安も軽減されました。
水牛車も三線の弾き語りを聴きながらのんびりできました
友人にもおすすめしたいです。

I was a bit anxious about sightseeing with a rental car, so I joined this tour. There were some places where we didn't have enough time, but it was great to be able to see everything efficiently. During the drive, the guide provided various explanations and entertained us with songs and dances.

レンタカーで観光するのに不安があったので、こちらのツアーに参加しました。
滞在時間が足りない所もありましたが、効率よく観光出来てよかったです。
車中ではガイドさんが、いろいろ説明してくれたり、歌や踊りで楽しませてくれました。

I had experienced mangrove tours several times, so it wasn't very different for me, but I definitely recommend it for first-timers.

It was great to cross the island on a water buffalo and to have my first experience sightseeing on Taketomi Island. However, I had admired it from pictures before going, and in reality, animals do have their own nature. They frequently urinate and defecate, so it can be a bit smelly.

How about trying this experience, including all of that?

I really enjoyed a wonderful island tour. Thank you very much.

マングローブツアーは何度か経験があったので、あまり変わり映えがなかったですが、初めての方はぜひ経験していただきたいと思います。

水牛で島を渡ったり、竹富島の観光は初体験で良かったです。
ただ、写真で見てあこがれていったのですが、実際はやはり動物。
おしっこやウンチを頻繁にするのでちょっと臭いです。

こういったことも含めて一度体験してみてはいかがでしょうか？

とても良い離島ツアーを楽しむことができました。
ありがとうございました。

It was great to efficiently visit various places from Naha City since I was traveling alone. It's a shame it was cloudy. The audio guide, which supports seven languages, didn't work very well for me, but it was within an acceptable range. There was just the right amount of free time at each location!

一人旅だったので那覇市内から色んな所へ効率的に回れて良かったです。曇天だったのが残念でしたが。
7ヶ国語対応のオーディオガイドが、私のは少し調子が悪いのかあまり良く聞こえなかったけど、まぁ許容範囲でしょう。
各場所ではちょうど良い自由時間でした！

Positives:
1) Comfortable access to Churaumi Aquarium without worrying about bus connections
2) Friendly and knowledgeable tour guide & bus driver (only in Japanese)
3) Sightseeing places I wouldn't otherwise visit if I were to travel on my own

Negatives:
1) Long pick up & drop offs add an extra 5 hours to my tour experience (I was first on & last off)
2) Some places feel rushed cos other travellers did not keep to the meet up times
3) Old coach so not the best ventilation

Impression: This tour does take the hassle out of using public transportation & brings you to hard to reach places but be prepared to be waiting around for other people & to be transported around in a stuffy old coach.

Advice: 1) Give yourself plenty of time - a full day for the tour. 2) Do this tour during Spring or Autumn (cooler months).

i attended this bus tour as solo traveller and i enjoyed it very much. it was very informative and the Churaumi Aquarium is breathtaking !! Yui (i think that was her name) was even singing original okinawan songs for us in the bus during the drive. a really nice daytrip worth the money it costs !!

I think the cost performance is high for the boat, bus tour, and water buffalo cart included at this price. I would like to participate again if I have the chance.

この値段でボート、バス観光、水牛車付きはコストパフォーマンスが高いと思います。
また機会があれば参加したいと思います。

The weather was nice, and the staff's service was great, so I had a really enjoyable time! For lunch on Yubu Island, I honestly had no expectations, but the bento felt very much like "Okinawa," and everything was delicious.

There might not be much for small children to eat, but I think it's great for those who love Okinawan cuisine. It would have been tough to manage all the menu options by myself in one day, considering the travel time and transportation methods, so I was glad to sign up and enjoy it easily and happily.

On Taketomi Island, I chose cycling, and my mother, who is in her 60s, enjoyed it without any issues. For the ferry from Ishigaki to Iriomote, I paid an extra 500 yen for the second-floor seats, but the deck seats felt nice with the sea breeze, and even I, who usually gets seasick, was fine.

I appreciated being able to choose from two return times, and I thoroughly enjoyed myself. However, it was disappointing that the cafes on Taketomi Island were closed for a while after lunch time. I guess that's "island time." It was the same on Ishigaki, so I regret not being able to relax over tea, but I was able to enjoy delicious ice cream from a shop, which made the heat more bearable.

In any case, I have only good memories. Thank you very much! I appreciate all your help. I would like to sign up again when I go to Ishigaki.

天気も良かったし、スタッフさん達の対応も良くて、すごく楽しく過ごせました！
由布島で昼食で、正直全く期待していなかったけど、ザ・沖縄って感じのお弁当で、どれも美味しかったです。
小さなお子さんは食べる物が無いかもだけど、沖縄料理が好きな人にはいいと思います。
これだけのメニューを自分で1日で回るのは移動時間の計算とか、移動手段とか色々調べなきゃならないし大変なので申し込んで気軽に楽しく回れて良かったです。
竹富島ではサイクリングを選択しましたが、60代の母も問題なく楽しめました。
石垣から西表までの船は1人５００円プラスで2階席にしましたが、デッキ席は海風が気持ち良く、船酔いする私でも平気でした。
帰りの時間も２つから選べてありがたかったし、思う存分満喫でした。
ただ、竹富島はカフェがどこもランチタイムが終わったらしばらく開いてなかったのが残念です。
島時間ってヤツですかね。石垣もそうだったので、ゆっくりお茶できなかったのが悔やまれますが、商店で美味しいアイスクリームを食べられたので暑さも吹き飛びました。
とにかく、良い思い出しかありません。
本当にありがとうございました！
お世話になりました。また石垣に行ったら申し込みたいと思います。

I read in the reviews that the guide wouldn't be a young one like in the photos, but she was actually very beautiful and young. Well, I was also hoping for a veteran guide with skilled storytelling!

口コミで写真のような若いガイドでないとありましたが、とってもきれいな、若いガイドさんでした。まぁ、ベテランの巧みな話術のガイドさんも期待していたんですけどね！　　　

I took a mangrove cruise on Iriomote Island, traveled back and forth to Yufu Island by water buffalo cart, and then crossed to Taketomi Island by boat, where I explored the area by water buffalo cart. The water buffalo were very cute, and the person handling them was kind, which made for a relaxing experience. Unfortunately, the glass-bottom boat didn't show the underwater scenery as beautifully due to the weather, but that's unavoidable. On the plus side, I didn't get sunburned, so it balances out. The explanations at each location were also good.

西表島でマングローブクルーズをして、由布島に水牛車で往復し、船で竹富島に渡って、水牛車でその辺をぐるっと回りました。水牛さんがとても可愛く、水牛を操る人もやさしく、のんびりしました。グラスボートは天候のせいで水中がそれほど美しく見えず残念でしたが、これは仕方ないですね。日焼けをしなかったメリットもあったので、差し引きゼロといったところです。それぞれの箇所での説明もよかったです。

The mangrove cruise in Iriomote Island allowed me to experience the great outdoors. At the beach during low tide, many crabs appeared. On Yubu Island, I was able to meet a lot of water buffalo. You can even interact with tiny newborn water buffalo that you can't see in Taketomi.

西表島のマングローブクルーズは大自然を実感できました。
潮が引けた浜では蟹がたくさん顔を出してきました。
由布島では沢山の水牛に会うことが出来ました。
竹富では見られないような生まれたばかりの小さな水牛にも触れ合うことができます。

I chose the rental bicycle plan, and it was just right for exploring. I was able to fully enjoy the original scenery of Okinawa and the beautiful beaches.

レンタサイクルのプランを選択しましたが、自転車でまわるにはちょうど良かったです。沖縄の原風景ときれいなビーチを満喫できました。

Everything worked well. The guide didnt speak any english. It didnt matter though. The tour was nice. Kids liked it very much

Pros: we did not have to rent a car. Aquarium was outstanding.
Cons: Because the bus stopped at a some six hotels along the coast to pick up and drop off passengers it took about 4 hours to travel from the aquarium back to our hotel at 8:00pm.