All Reviews for 巴士之旅（バスツアー）

The untouched nature of Iriomote Island was just as I had imagined. I was moved to see that such nature still exists in Japan. Riding the ox cart on Yufu Island and crossing the sea allowed me to feel the leisurely flow of time on a southern island.

西表島の手付かずの自然は想像していたとうりでした。日本にもこんな自然が残っていることに感動しました。由布島での牛車に乗って海を渡る趣は南の島ののんびりした時間の流れを感じる事ができました。

I was able to explore various places in the great outdoors. However, since most of the activities were on a cruise or in a bullock cart, I felt a bit unsatisfied. I wished I could have been a bit more active, especially after coming all this way.

大自然の中、色々巡る事が出来ました。
ただクルーズや牛車での行動がほとんどのためやや消化不良。
せっかくここまで来てのなら、もう少しアクティブに行動できたらと感じました。

I understand that local industries have to rely on tourism, but the heavy push for photos and merchandise feels overwhelming. It would be nice if they could create a simpler tourism experience as well.

地場産業が観光メインで仕方ないとは理解できるが、あまりにも写真だのグッズだのゴリ押し感が重たい。スッキリ観光のみで良いパターンも作ってもらえたら良い

The kids went on their first trip to Okinawa.
They participated in their first bus tour.
The sightseeing was fun, but I became even more fond of Okinawa after listening to the guide's stories about it.
Thank you for the wonderful memories.

子供達は初めての沖縄旅行。
初めてのバスツアーに参加しました。
観光も楽しかったんですが、ガイドさんの沖縄に関するお話を聞いて沖縄がもっと好きになりました。
良い思い出、ありがとうございました。

I love aquariums, and I finally got to visit the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium. I arrived smoothly from Naha and entered the aquarium. I was amazed by the scale and the tanks, and I was truly moved by the whale sharks. Thank you for a wonderful experience.

水族館大好きで念願の美ら海水族館。那覇からスムーズに到着して入場。想像以上の規模と水槽にビックリ、ジンベイザメには本当に感動しました。素晴らしい体験をありがとうございました。

I was able to experience Iriomote, Yufu, and Taketomi in one day. Although the weather was not great, I thoroughly enjoyed the day thanks to the detailed explanations from the guides on each island.

西表・由布・竹富を1日で体験できました。
天気がいまいちだったのは残念でしたが、
各島でガイドさんから丁寧に説明していただき
1日を満喫することができました。

It was a tour full of highlights, allowing us to fully enjoy the best aspects of each island. The hotel pick-up service was also a great help.

みどころ満載で、
各島々の良いところを満喫でき、
とても有意義なツアーでした。
ホテル送迎もすごい助かりました。

The emerald green sea and the sight of fish swimming gracefully felt just like the Dragon Palace. I was moved by the guide's storytelling, singing, and dancing that conveyed Okinawa's history and culture. I felt a mysterious power of Okinawa in the guide's words, "If you speak your dreams, they will surely come true." Thank you for the energy. Even though I was tired, it felt like strength surged within me. I can keep going again. Thank you, guide, for the sea and sky of Okinawa.

まさにエメラルドグリーンの海と、魚達が優雅に泳ぐ姿はまるで竜宮城の様でした。
ガイドさんが沖縄の歴史と文化を歌や踊りや語りて伝えてくれて感動しました。
ガイドさんの「夢は言葉に出したら必ず叶うから」との言葉に不思議な沖縄のパワーを感じました。元気をありがとうございます
疲れていたのに嘘のように力が湧いてきました。
また頑張れます。
ありがとうガイドさん、沖縄の海と空

Try to spend more time at the Pineapple stop.
Kind Regards

The ox cart was amazing! I was impressed by the hardworking water buffalo. I definitely want to visit again. I was able to enjoy the three islands smoothly without any confusion! I think it's truly unique to the tour experience. Next time, I would like to participate in tours to Kuroshima and Hateruma Island.

牛車、最高でした！
働き者の水牛に感動。また必ず会いに行きたいと思います^ - ^
3島、迷い事もなくスムーズに堪能できました！
やはりツアーならではだと思います。
次回は黒島や波照間島などのツアーに参加したいと思います。

It was a day with a large number of participants, enough to fill a large bus. I felt there were more foreigners than Japanese, especially people from Taiwan. The guide was pleasant, and everyone had good manners on the bus, with no one arriving late for the meeting time, making for a very comfortable tour. The highlight I was most looking forward to was the Churaumi Aquarium, where we stayed for three hours. However, since it coincided with lunchtime, the time flew by faster than I expected, and I wished I could have spent a little more time there. The final hour at the candy castle felt a bit too long for me. I wasn't interested in souvenirs, so I found myself with some extra time. Overall, I was very satisfied with how efficiently I was able to enjoy Okinawa without renting a car.

大型バスが満員になるくらい参加人数が多い日でした。日本人よりも外国人、特に台湾の人が多かった気がします。ガイドさんも感じの良い人で、皆さん車内でのマナーも良く、集合時間に遅れてくる人も居らず、とても快適なツアーでした。一番楽しみにしていた美ら海水族館が３時間滞在だったのですが、昼食の時間とが重なったこともあり、思ったよりあっという間に時間が来てしまい、もう少しゆっくりしたいくらいでした。最後のお菓子御殿の１時間はちょっと長すぎたかな。お土産に興味がないので、時間をちょっともてあましてしまいました。レンタカーを借りずに効率良く沖縄を満喫できたので、結果的には大満足です。

My first water buffalo cart ride was wonderful. The buffalo was cute, and the guide's singing was great. It became a very memorable experience. I had a lot of fun!!

はじめての水牛車は
水牛が可愛くて
ガイドのお姉さんの歌も上手で
とても思い出になりました。
とても楽しかったです！！

I was amazed by the talent of our tour guide, Mr. Kajino (I apologize if the kanji is incorrect), and I could really feel his love for Okinawa. I had a truly wonderful time. He entertained us with songs, dances, and the sanshin, making the time on the bus enjoyable as well.

There were many guests from abroad, and I thought it must be tough for the guide and the driver, but I had a really fun time. It's hard to find such a tour in other prefectures, so I highly recommend it.

Although there were moments of rush due to the short time, it's a great tour for those who want to see a lot in one day.

ツアーガイドさんの梶野さんの(←漢字間違っていたらすみません)芸達者ぷりに驚かされ、沖縄を愛する気持ちが伝わって、本当に素敵な時間を過ごせました。歌や踊りや三線で楽しませてくれて、バスの中も楽しい時間。
外国からのお客様が多く、ガイドさんや運転手さんは大変だろうなぁと思いつつ、すごく楽しい時間を過ごせました。
他の県に行って、なかなかこんなツアーは体験出来ないので、ぜひおススメします。
短い時間で焦るとこもありますが、一日で沢山見たい方は、いいツアーです。

It was a very meaningful course that allowed us to effectively explore the attractions in northern Okinawa. I believe the main highlight, the Ocean Expo Park (Churaumi Aquarium), is a place that will leave lasting memories. However, since the park is quite large, if you want to include lunch time (3 hours of park stay), you might run out of time. It would be even better if there were options to distribute bento boxes during the bus travel time so that lunch can be accommodated. Additionally, the Busena Marine Observatory and American Village were more wonderful than I had imagined, so I think they are definitely worth visiting at least once.

沖縄北部の名所を効果的に巡る事が出来るとても有意義なコースでした。
メインの海洋博公園（美ら海水族館）はとても思い出に残る場所だと思いますが、敷地がとても広いため公園滞在時間（3時間）内にランチ時間も確保すると時間が足りなくなってしまうので、バスでの移動時間内にランチが取れる様にお弁当を配布するなどのオプションがあると尚良いと思います。
またブセナ海中展望塔とアメリカンビレッジは想像していた以上に素敵でしたので、是非一度は巡ってみる価値のある名所だと思いました。

I participated in a beach day at Kondoi Beach. Since it was an afternoon tour, the return ferry was at 4 or 5 PM, so we only had a little over an hour at the beach, but it was nice to experience the sandy shore. The sun was strong, so it might be a good idea to bring a mini tent or something similar, even though it adds to your luggage.

コンドイビーチでの海水浴目的に参加。
午後からのツアーなので帰りのフェリー16時か17時なのでビーチの滞在時間は一時間強でしたが砂浜も経験出来たのでよかったです。
日差しが強いので荷物になるけどミニテントなど持っていくと良いかも。

I was attracted to the tour that allows you to efficiently visit spots even without a car, so I signed up.

It was stated that we would spend two and a half hours at the Churaumi Aquarium, but in reality, it was less than two hours from getting off the bus to returning to it. We all moved together from the bus drop-off to the aquarium.

Since we were guided to have lunch at the Churaumi Aquarium, I think we only had about an hour to actually see the aquarium after deducting that time. At other spots, we spent about 20 minutes. Considering the time to return to the bus, it was really hectic and busy.

One point of concern was that the map posted inside the bus marked places that were not included in the tour, and the route guide set at the seats was for a different course, which made me anxious, wondering if I had mistakenly signed up for the wrong tour or if I had gotten on the wrong bus.

Also, I was surprised that the guide often read from a book while facing away from the customers. I think it would have left a better impression if they had guided us in their own words, even if it wasn't a long explanation.

I didn't feel a sense of fun, but I am satisfied. If I have the opportunity, I would like to try other courses as well.

車がなくても、回りたいスポットを効率よく回れるツアーに惹かれて申し込みました。
美ら海水族館は2時間半と書かれていましたが、実際はバス降車からバスに戻るまでで2時間弱くらい。バス降車から水族館までは全員で移動しました。
美ら海水族館で昼食をとるよう案内されたので、その時間を差し引くと、水族館を見れたのは1時間くらいだったかなと思います。
他のスポットでは20分くらい。バスに戻る時間を考えると、本当にバタバタで忙しかったです。
気になった点は、車内に貼られている地図に該当ツアーでは回らないところがマークされていたり、座席にセットされていたルート案内が別のコースのもので、「間違って申し込んだのか」「違うバスに乗ってしまったのか」と不安になりました。
そして、ガイドさんがよくお客さんに背中を向けた状態で、本を読み上げてガイドしていたのが意外でした。
長文でなくても良いので、ご自身の言葉でガイドして下さった方が印象に残りやすかったなと思います。
楽しい～という感覚はなかったけど、満足です。
また機会があれば他のコースも利用したいと思います。

The entire itinerary was efficient. It was great to understand the charm of Mishima in a compact way. The water buffalo was cute, and the children were very happy. It was a good experience. Everything was excellent except for the response from the man at the rental bicycle reception.

Regarding the rental bicycles, there were many participants, and I couldn't go to the front due to taking care of the children. Perhaps there was a timing issue with handing out tickets that I missed. When it was my turn, I couldn't present my ticket at their timing, and I was asked for the ticket in a frustrated manner. I was also dazed from the heat, so I didn't feel like arguing, but later I felt anger rising.

If that man, who didn't seem like a local at all, hadn't been there, my overall rating would have been a 5. Because of that man, my overall rating is a 3.

全ての行程がテキパキとしていた。
コンパクトに三島の良さがわかったのはよかつた。水牛はかわいかった。子供がとっても喜んでいた。いい体験ができた。
レンタサイクルの受付の男の対応以外は全て◎。
レンタサイクルについて。参加者が多く、子供の世話で前の方にも行けず、その間にチケットを渡すタイミングの話があったのかもしれないが、聞きそびれた。その後、自分の番になって、向こうのタイミングでチケッもが出せなかったからか、イライラした感じで、チケット出してください、と言われた。こっちも暑さで朦朧としてたから、戦う気が起きなかったが、後から怒りが湧いてきた。
全然地元民でもなさそうなあの男がいなければ、全体評価は5。
あの男がいたから全体評価は3。

I participated in a tour because I wanted to ride a water buffalo. In Iriomote Island, I took a mangrove cruise. On Yubu Island, I rode a water buffalo across about 300 meters of sea, enjoyed a lunch bento inside, and appreciated the bougainvillea and butterfly garden. On Taketomi Island, I also rode a water buffalo and was guided slowly and leisurely around the town. The transportation was easy, whether by boat, bus, or water buffalo. During the water buffalo ride, it was nice that the guide sang with a sanshin. This tour, surrounded by subtropical nature, is highly recommended for a full day plan as it allows you to thoroughly enjoy the islands at a relaxed pace.

水牛に乗りたくてツアー参加しました。
西表島はマングローブクルーズに乗船。
由布島は水牛に乗って海を300mくらい渡り、中で昼食のお弁当を食べて、ブーゲンビリアや蝶園を楽しみました。
竹富島でも水牛に乗って町内をゆっくりのんびりガイドしてもらいました。
移動は船かバス、水牛なので楽です。
水牛乗車中は、ガイドさんが三線で歌を歌ってくれるのが良かったです。
亜熱帯や自然に囲まれたツアーで、一日プランだとゆっくり&しっかり島を堪能できるので、オススメです。

This was a place I had wanted to visit but had given up on because I couldn't drive. First, we headed straight to Cape Hedo! We set off leisurely while listening to the audio guide. I was a bit anxious about the bus not having a restroom, but there were plenty of bathroom breaks, and I found myself arriving after dozing off ( ˘ω˘ ). It was a bit disappointing that it was somewhat cloudy...

At my main spot, Daichi Forest Mountain, I took a shortcut from the barrier-free course to the Churaumi Panorama Course and was able to fully enjoy the Yanbaru Forest Course up to the Gajumaru tree. I was close to others who were on the same tour until midway through the panorama course, but we were spaced out enough that I could take my time with photos. Colorful butterflies were fluttering around, creating a tropical atmosphere, and while I admired the Gajumaru tree, I enjoyed a mystical space all to myself without encountering anyone.

Since time was limited, I had to rush a bit, so I thought it would have been nice to have a longer stay. This was my third visit to the Churaumi Aquarium, so after seeing the whale shark, I explored the Tropical Dream Center. It was so hot that I gave up on the Okichan Theater and went back to see the whale shark one more time, and before I knew it, it was time to gather again.

Since it was a bus tour, I could comfortably sleep both ways, which made it much easier on my body. I would like to rely on this tour again the next time I go to Okinawa. It's a recommended tour for those who can drive as well, since it covers quite a distance.

行ってみたいと思いながらも運転出来ないため諦めていた場所でした。
まずは一気に辺戸岬へ！音声ガイドを聞きながらのんびり出発。バスにトイレがないのが不安でしたがトイレ休憩もしっかりあり、うたた寝している間に到着していました( ˘ω˘ )
やや曇り気味だったのが残念…。
私にとってのメインスポット大石林山ではバリアフリーコースからショートカットして美ら海パノラマコースへ入り、やんばる森林コースの御願ガジュマルまでしっかりみることが出来ました。
同じツアーに参加していた方達とはパノラマコースの途中までは近くにいましたが適度に離れていたため、ゆっくり写真も撮れました。鮮やかな色の蝶が舞っていて南国感満載の中、ガジュマルをみる間は誰にも会わず神秘的な空間を貸切状態で満喫出来ました。
時間が限られていたため急ぎ足で周ることになったので、もう少し滞在時間が長くてもいいなと思いました。
美ら海水族館は3回目だったのでジンベイザメをみた後に熱帯ドリームセンターを周りました。
あまりに暑くてオキちゃん劇場は諦めて最後にもう一度ジンベイザメをみて、あっという間に集合時間になりました。
バスツアーなので行きも帰りも気兼ねなく寝ることが出来、だいぶ身体が楽でした。
次回沖縄に行く時はまたお世話になりたいと思います。
かなりの距離を移動するので運転出来る人にもオススメのツアーです。

We are a Family traveling with two young kids. We had a great time going from site to site and then finally to the Aquarium. Pineapple Park and the Butterfly Garden were both hits with the kids. Aquarium was incredible.

Tour guide speaks Japanese only. Guide ensures non-Japanese speakers have audio guides. Audio guides are okay.

I participated with my parents and a friend. We rode on a water buffalo cart while listening to songs and explanations, enjoying views of local houses, shisa, and tropical flowers, which was very relaxing. The water buffalo cart was more crowded than I had imagined, so it was a bit disappointing that I couldn't see anything on the opposite side. It felt like a water buffalo cart traffic jam, but since it's a popular tourist attraction, it can't be helped. I was glad that we could choose the time for the boat, allowing us to visit Taketomi Island during our short stay in Ishigaki Island.

両親とツレとの4人参加。水牛車に乗って歌や解説を聴きながら民家とシーサーや南国の花を眺めることができ、のんびり癒されました。水牛車は想像していたより大人数が詰めて座るので反対側の外側は全く見えないのが少し残念でした。水牛車渋滞という感じでしたが、人気の観光なので仕方ないですね(^^)。船の時間を選べることができたので、石垣島の短い滞在時間に竹富島も観光できてよかったです。

I had a great time participating in a sightseeing tour for the first time and visiting various places. I was happy to receive a notification from the guide about what time the dolphin show would be at the Churaumi Aquarium. The weather was nice, and it turned out to be a really enjoyable tour even by myself!

初めて観光ツアーに参加して色々な所を回れて楽しかったです
美ら海水族館に着く前にガイドさんからイルカのショーは何時のが見れますよというお知らせがあったのは嬉しかったです✨
天気も良くて、一人でも凄く楽しいツアーになりました❗

There were multiple ships to board, and I had a hard time figuring it out, which made me late for the meeting time and caused inconvenience to everyone. The ship was unusually rocky (according to the captain), and I couldn't enjoy the sightseeing due to seasickness. It's a shame. I was hoping to see the Iriomote cat, but unfortunately, I didn't. The glass-bottom boat was very impressive.

乗船する船が複数あって中々分からず、集合時間などに遅れて皆さんに迷惑をかけてしまいました。
船が珍しく揺れて（船長さん曰く）船酔いで観光どころではなかった。残念です。イリオモテヤマネコを期待したがやはり見れなかった。グラスボードはとても感動しました。