All Reviews for 巴士之旅（バスツアー）

I will write down what I noticed.

Negative points...
1. I participated with a foreign friend. I was relieved because it was supposed to be multilingual support, but on the day of the event, the machine was broken and could not be used. I was quite disappointed about this.
2. There was a restroom break on the way to Oishi Forest Park, but we left without picking up one passenger. (The tour guide did not count the number of people.)
3. The explanations from the tour guide were not clear, which left the guests (mostly foreigners) quite confused.

Positive points...
1. The beach in front of JAL Private Resort Okuma, where we had lunch, was very beautiful. I recommend finishing lunch early and taking a stroll on the beach.
2. Overall, the itinerary was relaxed, so I didn't get too tired and was able to fully enjoy Okinawa.

気づいた事を書きます。

マイナス点・・・
１．外人の友達と一緒に参加しました。多言語対応ということだったので安心していたのですが、当日は機械が故障していて使えませんでした。この件に関してはかなり残念でした。
２．大石林山に行く途中にトイレ休憩がありましたが、そこで乗客を（一名）を乗せず出発してしまう。（添乗員が人数を数えない）
３．添乗員さんの説明が明瞭でないので客（ほぼ外人さん）はかなり困惑してました。

プラス点・・・
１．昼食会場のJALプライベートリゾートオクマ前のビーチがとても綺麗でした。早めに昼食を終えて、ビーチ散策をお勧めします。
２．全体的にゆったりとした行程なのであまり疲れず、沖縄を満喫できました。

As someone traveling alone without renting a car, it was a very fulfilling trip.

The bus was spacious, which was great.

It was disappointing that the buffet had a limited selection.

Personally, the time spent at the aquarium was just right, and I was able to see the dolphin show.

一人旅でレンタカーも借りない身としては、非常に充実した旅になりました。

バスも広々で、良かったです。

バイキングの品数が少なかったのは残念でした。

水族館の滞在時間も個人的にはちょうど良く、イルカショーも見れました。

We had three hours to spend at the aquarium but will be good if the hours can be extended. However we managed to enjoy the dolphin show at 230pm (but then quickly ran to chase the bus afterwards. Bus departs at 3pm). The recommended time to watch the dolphin show is at 130pm.
When you walk in to the entrance of the aquarium, you can get your photo captured for free (only for the small-sized photo but good enough to serve as memory. If you wish to buy an enlarged photo, then you will have to purchase it). Just be prepared to queue up.

We seem to enjoy the Pineapple Park more than Butterfly Farm (lunch is no good :(

Last but not least, we had a very polite Japanese tour guide. however English may be difficult to understand for her. Audio guide is provided but would be perfect if the tour guide can speak English so that we can have more interaction.

Thank you for your assistance this time.
Around ten minutes past the scheduled time, a blue bus with a painted whale shark came to pick us up at the hotel.
The bus was almost full, which shows how popular this course is.

This time, we visited the Churaumi Aquarium at my husband's strong request, and even a three-hour stay was not enough to see everything; it became a fun memory.
Additionally, I thought the price was a great deal considering it included entrance fees and lunch at places like Pineapple Park and the Ryukyu Mura Butterfly Garden.

For lunch, we had Okinawa soba, which had a bit of a light topping, but the soup was delicious.
Although there is a difference of just under two hours in the order of hotel pickups between the first and last hotels, I recommend it for those who can enjoy that aspect.

この度はお世話になりました。
予定の時刻より１０分ほど過ぎた頃にジンベイザメが描かれた青いバスが
ピックアップ場所のホテルに迎えに来てくれました。
バスはほぼ満席でこのコースの人気のほどがうかがえます

今回は夫の強い要望で「美ら海水族館」が目的でしたが
３時間滞在でも足りないほど見所のある水族館は楽しい思い出となりました。
その他、パイナップルパークや琉宮城の蝶蝶園など入園料や昼食付きで
この価格はお得だと思いました。

昼食は沖縄そばで具は少しでしたがスープが美味しかったです。
ピックアップのためあちこちのホテルに寄る順番が最初と最後のホテルでは
２時間弱の差がありますが
それも楽しめるという方にはお勧めです。

In the morning, I noticed at the Ishigaki Island boarding area that there are numerous tour operators. Departure times vary depending on the boat (tour company). With so many options, you can choose a provider that fits your schedule. I was amazed by the star sand on the beach; it's worth seeing at least once. The ox cart experience feels sufficient after just one time. It moves leisurely around the nearby area.

朝　石垣島の乗船場で気づいたのですが、数多くのツアー企画業者がいます。
出発時間も船（ツアー社）によって異なります。
選択肢が多いので、自分の時間の都合にマッチした業者選択が可能です。
海岸での星の砂には驚きました。一度見る価値はあります。
牛車は一度経験すれば十分な感じ。ゆったりと近場を移動します。

Riding a water buffalo cart and visiting Taketomi Island had been my long-time dream, and this time, both dreams came true at once! The hotel and port transfers, explanations at the port, and guidance along the way were all smooth, and I didn't feel any stress at all. The staff at each facility we visited were very friendly and seemed accustomed to dealing with tourists. I was a bit anxious about not being able to choose the lunch menu, but it had a good amount of Okinawan ingredients and was delicious! Since I used a rental bicycle on Taketomi Island, I was able to explore at my own pace and decide my return time, which was great. I think this course is highly recommended for those visiting remote islands for the first time!

水牛車に乗る事と竹富島に行く事が長年の夢だったので、今回一気に夢が叶いました！
ホテルと港の送迎、港での説明、途中の案内もスムーズで何もストレスを感じませんでした。
途中お世話になった各施設のスタッフの方々も、観光客慣れされてるようでとても親切でした。
昼食のメニューが選べないのが不安だったのですが、適度に沖縄食材が入っていて美味しかったです♪
竹富島ではレンタサイクルを利用したので、マイペースに回れて帰りの時間も自分で決められて良かったです。
初めて離島巡りをされる方にはオススメのコースだと思います！

I participated in a family trip with 11 people to celebrate my mother's 60th birthday. The shuttle service to the hotel was very helpful, especially since we had small children with us.

I really enjoyed the mangroves, the water buffalo cart, and Taketomi Island; it felt like a different world from Japan. The water buffalo was very large, relaxed, and adorable! I would love to use this service again when I want to see them. Thank you for this experience!

母の還暦のお祝いで11人大家族旅行で参加しました。ホテルまでの送迎があり子供が小さいためとても助かりました。
マングローブも水牛車も竹富島も日本ではない感覚でとても楽しめました。
水牛はとても大きくのんびりさんで可愛かったです！また会いたくなったら利用させていただきたいです。今回はありがとうございました。

The only comment is that there are too many pick up points taking too much time to pick up and drop off.

Very enjoyable day outing to the Aquarium, Butterfly Garden and the Pineapple park. The dolphin show was splendid so don't miss the show time; the butterflies are used to humans so they will fly instinctively to you - great for photo shoot!; at first we thought there was nothing much to do at the Pineapple Park but walk to the end to sample goodies like pineapple juice, wine and cakes.

Bring something to munch as the lunch provided is a simple one.

It was almost a 12 hour outing as there was slight traffic jam when we were coming back but we were not in a rush so it was alright. If you are not renting a car this is a great way to see northern Okinawa and it was great value for money.

The experience of riding a water buffalo cart and exploring the mangroves was enjoyable and quite a culture shock! I felt that the stay on Yubu Island was a bit too long, but overall, I think it was a good plan.

初めての水牛車やマングローブ探索はカルチャーショックがあって楽しめました！
由布島での滞在時間が長過ぎな気もしましたが、全体を通しては良いプランだと思います。

Since I chose the places I wanted to go and participated in the tour, it was neither particularly good nor bad in terms of reaching the destination. However, if there was a tour guide, I would have appreciated a bit more detailed information. For example, it would have been nice to know how many minutes it would take to the next destination or if there would be a restroom break. Also, although this isn't the organizer's responsibility, there were always some Chinese participants who arrived late to the meeting time, which cut into the sightseeing time for all the other participants at the next destination. I thought that was a bit unfair. Well, I suppose it can't be helped.

元々行きたい場所を自分で選択しツアーに参加したわけなので、目的地に行けたという意味では可もなく不可もなくです。
ただ添乗員さんが居るならもう少し詳しい説明があっても良かったかな。
例えば、次の目的地まではあと○○分くらいです、とか、トイレ休憩あります、とか。
あとこれは主催者側の責任じゃないけど必ず集合時間に遅れてくる中国人の方がいて、その為に他の参加者全員の次の目的地での観光時間を削られるってどうなの？と思いました。
まぁ仕方ない事でしょうけど。

Ishigaki Island has many rental car companies, and they often provide shuttle services to hotels, with spacious hotel parking available. Among the many options for local tours, Dream Tourism offers shuttle services even in resort areas if you stay at designated hotels, which is great for families with children! If you plan well, you can do some sightseeing in the city after arriving in Ishigaki Island and then return. Since I had various activities planned on Taketomi Island, it was helpful to be able to leave the stroller at the island counter. My child loves vehicles, so we took many modes of transportation: bus → boat → glass-bottom boat → van → ox cart → bicycle → bus → boat → bus, and we were satisfied with the beautiful sea, fish, and the warmth of the people. If you don't rent a car, I recommend Dream Tourism. Depending on the time, there may be waiting periods, so it's good to adjust the arrival time of the tour shuttle bus to the port and the departure time. I chose the 9:20 departure, which was about 15 minutes from the port arrival to the boat departure.

石垣島はレンタカー会社が多く、ホテルまでレンタカー会社が送迎してくれたり、ホテルの駐車場も広かったりするので、現地集合現地解散が多い中、ドリーム観光さんは、指定ホテルならリゾート地区でも送迎ありなのが子連れには嬉しいです！うまく調整すれば帰りは石垣島着いてから市街地観光して、戻ることが出来ます。竹富島は色々動く予定だったので、離島のカウンターでベビーカー預けられて助かりました。乗り物好きな子なので、バス→船→グラスボート→バン→牛車→自転車→バス→船→バスと沢山乗り物に乗り、綺麗な海、魚、牛、人の温かさに触れ満足です。レンタカー借りない日ならドリーム観光おすすめです。時間によっては待ち時間も出るので、ツアーの送迎バスの港への到着時間、出航時間を調整すると良いです。私は港着から船発まで15分くらいの9:20発にしました。

There was no guidance from the departure hotel, and I was just quietly looking out the window. Guidance began around the last hotel for pickup, but I was still bored in Naha City, which was frustrating.

出発ホテルから案内がなく静かにただ車窓を眺めるだけの状態であった。
ピックアップの最後のホテル辺りからは案内が始まったが、那覇市内では暇な状態が続き不満だった。

I took the morning flight to Taketomi Island. After a short bus ride, I explored the island by renting a bicycle. I chose a bike with a seat for children. The weather was nice, there were few people, and I made some wonderful memories.

朝の便で竹富島へ。バスで少し移動した後レンタルサイクルで島巡りへ。自転車は子供向けの座席がついたものをチョイス。
天気もよく、人も少なく、とてもよい思い出が出来ました。

I went with a friend. Although we made a reservation the day before, they handled it smoothly, which was great.

We got to try water buffalo and rent bicycles, but the reception was crowded. The gift of star sand was a nice surprise, and I was really happy about it!

The weather was nice, and it was great to relax!

友達と二人で行きました等
前日予約でしたが
スムーズに対応してもらえてよかったです

水牛、レンタサイクルでやらせてもらいましたが
受付が混んでいました
星の砂のプレゼントはらら
嬉しかったです(^^)

天気もよく
ゆったりできてよかったです！

On the second day of my first trip to Okinawa, I used this tour bus. At first, the guide was friendly and it felt okay, but when we moved to the Churaumi Aquarium, the guide suddenly stopped in front of the entrance, handed a flag to my friend who doesn't understand much English or Japanese, said something, and then proceeded to the ticket booth. Later, when I realized and entered with my friend and everyone else, the guide gave me a look that seemed to say, "Didn't I tell you to wait?" and said, "Who decided to do it? Ok fine, never mind," which really annoyed me. I don't understand. After all, I didn't come here for work, and even if something went wrong, aren't we customers? I don't think we should be treated that way... It was truly disappointing, especially for a tour bus trip. I'm sorry, but I can't recommend it.

初沖縄の２日目にこちらのツアーバスを利用させて頂きました。最初は普通に親切に案内して下さりまあまあよかった感じだけど、ついスケジュールが美ら海水族館に移り、入り口前に連れられたら、急に添乗員が立ち止まり、あまり英語・日本語の分かんない友人に旗を渡し、なんとか言った後そのまま切符売り場へ進んだ。後から私が気付き友人と皆と一緒に入ったら、添乗員に"待てって言ったんだろう"と言わんばかりの顔をされながら、"Who decided to do it? Ok fine,never mind"って言われてマジでムカつく。わけわかんない。大体、こっち仕事しに来た訳じゃないし、それに例え何か悪いことしたとしても、一応客さんじゃないの？そういう風に対応されることはないはずじゃないかと....。せっかくのツアーバス旅なのに、誠に残念でした。オススメできずすみません。

I intended to enjoy the atmosphere of Taketomi Island while leisurely watching the speed of the water buffalo, but they stopped frequently, waiting for their "marking" (laughs). My expectations were not met. Well, they are living creatures, so that's to be expected. It seems like there is a set course, and they really only walk a short distance. I think it would be the same no matter which company you use.

If I had to say, using this service means you can only use this company's boat. They will take you to the boarding area according to the boat's departure time, but you can't enjoy the scenery at the dock leisurely. This is because the boat schedule is fixed. If you don't catch the right boat, there is quite a gap until the next one. If you want to conveniently use boats from other companies, I think it would be easier to book a boat individually and sign up for the water buffalo tour separately. You can go without a reservation. There is a bus waiting that will take you to the water buffalo boarding area. They also provided a ride back. It may be a bit more expensive, but that way you can ride any company's boat, which is more convenient. I was staying at Hotel Nikko Yaeyama, so I found the shuttle service appealing, but since I had a rental car and the parking at the island terminal is cheap, the shuttle might not have been that attractive. Even if I wanted to get a ride back from the island, the shuttle bus only departs at 2:30 PM at the earliest. I took the local bus back. It's a nice place to visit for a memory (though I didn't go to Hoshizuna Beach).

水牛さんの歩くスピードを楽しみながらゆっくり竹富島の雰囲気を味わうつもりで行きましたが、すぐ止まるし、マーキングとやらの排泄待ち（笑）。期待は裏切られます。まあ、生き物ですからそんなものです。コースは決められているようで、ホントに歩いてもすぐの距離しか歩きません。たぶん、どの会社を利用しても同じだと思います。
　強いて言えば、こちらを使えば当然こちらの会社の船しか利用できません。船の出る時間に合わせて乗り場まで送ってくれるのですが、船着き場でゆっくり風景を楽しんだりできません。それは船の時間が決まっているからです。ちょうどの船に乗らないと、次の船まで間隔がかなりあるからです。他の会社の船も便利に使おうと思ったら、個人で船に乗って、個人で水牛観光に申し込んだ方が便利だと思いました。予約なしに行っても大丈夫です。バスが待っていて、水牛乗り場まで送ってくれますから。帰りも送ってくれていました。割高になりますが、そのほうがどの会社の船にも乗れますし便利です。私は日航八重山に泊まっていたので送迎を魅力に思いましたが、レンタカーがあったし、離島ターミナルの駐車場は安いから、送迎は魅了的ではなかったかも。島から帰ってきて送ってもらおうと思っても、送迎バスは早くて14時30分発しかない。私は路線バスで帰りました。記念に行くには良い程度です（星砂海岸までは行っていません）。

The coach was a bit late because of traffic, so that wasn't the fault of the tour, but other than that the trip was great. The butterfly house is in fantastic grounds and the butterflies are really used to humans. It would have been nice to have a bit longer there to get the feel of the place a bit more more, but it was a good start. The aquarium is superb! The dolphin show and manatees were extra bonuses. The location was amazing and the gorgeous little beach in the grounds of the aquarium was lovely. The pineapple park was a very brief stop. As with the butterfly house, a longer stay would have been good. The glass blowing place was essentially a shop, but if you just go there thinking about getting a reasonably priced souvenir and seeing something a bit different, it was enjoyable as well. The tour guide had very limited English but tried hard and provided us with gps based English speaking audio guides which helped us to learn a bit more about what we saw. The price was brilliant for what we did and would recommend the trip to anyone staying in Onna so that they can see a bit more of the north of the island

You can efficiently enjoy island hopping.
At the Ishigaki Island ferry terminal, you can pick up tickets for boats and meals before departing on your own.
First, take a comfortable, spacious high-speed boat for 40 minutes, followed by a Nakama River cruise on Iriomote Island, and then visit Yubu Island with water buffalo, where you can enjoy a meal.
The meal was an Okinawan bento, and the atmosphere was enhanced by the song "Tears Soaked with Tears" at the water buffalo experience.

From Iriomote to Taketomi, it was over 30 minutes on a smaller boat, and it was hot.
After that, we took a glass-bottom boat, but it was disappointing due to the poor sea conditions after the typhoon.
We chose to take a bus on the island due to concerns about rain, but there was too little time for free exploration in Taketomi.
We only had about 15 minutes, which was unfortunate as we couldn't enjoy visiting the lovely souvenir shops or having tea.
My daughters, who chose the rental bicycle plan, were able to select their preferred ferry times (16:00, 17:00, 17:40) and enjoyed themselves until the last ferry. I was envious.
If you're confident in your physical stamina, I recommend this option.
By the way, the 16:00 ferry was the same comfortable high-speed boat as in the morning, while the 17:40 ferry was a smaller boat, but it had a cool cabin below.

離島めぐりを効率よく楽しめます。
石垣島の離島ターミナルで船や食事などの切符を受け取って各自で出発。
最初は新しくて広い快適な高速船で40分、西表島の仲間川クルーズ、水牛で由布島、食事。
食事は沖縄料理のお弁当で、水牛では涙そうそうの歌付きで雰囲気ありました。

西表から竹富までは小さめの船30分以上、暑かったです。
その後グラスボート、台風後のコンディションの悪い海なのが残念でした。
島内は雨を警戒してバスを選択しましたが、竹富自由散策の時間が少なすぎます。
15分くらいしかなく、素敵なお土産店巡りとかお茶とかの時間は取れず残念でした。
同行の娘たちはレンタサイクルプランでしたので、好きな船便（16時、17時、17時40）が選べて、最後の便まで楽しんでから戻りました。羨ましかったです。
体力に自信があるならこちらをお勧めします。
因みに16時は朝と同じ快適な高速船。17：40は小さな船でしたが下に涼しい船室があったそうです。

I traveled to Okinawa for the first time with a friend. Since it was right after the rainy season, I was surprised by how hot it was during our short walks! The Churaumi Aquarium and the dolphin show "Okinchan Theater" were cool and provided us with a very enjoyable time, especially since we both love marine life.

Since we were also traveling from our hotel in Onna Village to Naha, I think it was quite reasonable. The only downside is that we arrived in Naha a bit late, but I suppose that's just how it is. It's also great for those who are not comfortable driving a rental car on unfamiliar roads or for those who want to enjoy a drink while sightseeing.

沖縄が初めての友達と二人で乗車しました。今回は梅雨明けだったこともあり、ちょっとした徒歩での移動が想像以上に暑くてびっくりしました！
美ら海水族館やイルカショー「おきちゃん劇場」は涼しく、また生き物好きの私たちにはとても楽しい時間となりました。
恩納村のホテルから那覇への移動も兼ねてだったので、かなりリーズナブルだったと思います。
那覇に着くのがちょっと遅い時間になるのが玉に瑕ですが、それは仕方がないのかなと。
不慣れな道でレンタカーが不安という人や、観光中にお酒が飲みたい人にもいいですね。

I had a great experience on the tour organized by Rad Kanko last time, so I was looking forward to participating again with my daughter. While I was very satisfied with the content of the tour itself, both my daughter and I were surprised by the poor manners of some families with children, which diminished our enjoyment. If possible, I think it would be better to separate the seating for families with children and adults without children, either in the front or back, so that everyone can enjoy the trip without any unpleasant feelings. I had such an unpleasant experience that I'm now reconsidering using tour buses in the future, so I wanted to share my experience.

ラド観光さんの前回参加のツアーが良かったので今回も娘と楽しみに参加しました。ツアー自体の内容には大満足ですが、参加されているお子様連れの方々のマナーの悪さに母娘共々ビックリしてしまい楽しさが半減してしまいました。出来たら、お子様連れの方々と、そうでない大人の方々の座席を前方、後方等に分けて頂いた方がお互いに嫌な思いをせずに旅が楽しめたのでは無いかと思いました。これから観光バスを利用するのも考えてしまうくらい嫌な思いをしましたので、体験談として投稿させて頂きました。

I participated with my girlfriend. Although the weather wasn't very good, it was a satisfying tour that provided a very valuable experience. Without a specific time limit, we enjoyed a water buffalo tour and a rental bicycle tour, spending about four hours on the island, relishing the leisurely water buffalo sightseeing and the freedom of exploring the island on bicycles. In the morning, there were many people, but as the evening approached, the crowds thinned out, so for those who want a more relaxed experience, I recommend going later in the day. Also, you should definitely visit the shallow beach; it will surely become a wonderful memory, so you should bring your swimsuit.

彼女と参加しました。
天候があまり良くない日でしたが、とても貴重な体験が出来て満足なツアーでした。
滞在時間を特に決めずに私達は水牛観光＋レンタサイクルのツアーを体験し、のんびりとした時間の水牛観光と島内を自由に回れるレンタルサイクルを満喫したので、4時間程島に滞在しました。
午前中は人が多く夕方になるにつれて人が減ってきていたのでよりのんびりしたい人は遅めの時間がオススメです。
また遠浅の浜のビーチは是非いった方が良いです。
きっととても良い思い出になるので水着は持って行くべきです。

The cruise, gliding through the wind while seeing plenty of mangroves, was very pleasant. There were no other customers, so we got to enjoy a bit of luxury with a private experience. The water buffalo was very smart, and I was surprised. It was adorable.

たくさんのマングローブを見ながら風をきって走るクルーズはとても気持ちよかったです。ちょうどほかのお客様がいなく、貸し切りでちょっと豪華な感じを味わえました。
水牛さんはとても賢くて、びっくりしました。かわいらしかったです。

I was able to efficiently visit the highlights, which made it enjoyable and easy. However, the audio guide was difficult to hear. Since there were participants from various countries, it might be unavoidable, but I wish there had been a bit more explanation and commentary from the guides.

見どころを効率よく回れたので楽ちんで楽しめました。
ただ、音声ガイドが聞きとり辛かったです。
いろいろな国の方が参加されているので仕方がないのかもしれませんが、もう少しガイドさんからの解説、説明などがあればいいなぁと思いました。

I searched for a tour that includes the Kouri Bridge, Bise Fukugi Tree Road, and Churaumi Aquarium, and I booked this tour. I wanted to see Bise's Warumi, but the stay at Bise Fukugi Tree Road was only 40 minutes, so I could only catch a glimpse, which was disappointing.

古宇利大橋、備瀬のフクギ並木、美ら海水族館を回れるツアーを探して、こちらのツアーを予約しました。備瀬のワルミを見たかったが、備瀬のフクギ並木の滞在時間が40分と短く一瞬しか見れず、残念だった。

This was my first trip to Okinawa! I considered renting a car, but since I wanted to visit not only the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium but also a few other places, I signed up for a tour because it was convenient and not expensive.

We participated as a family of four (with children in 3rd and 5th grade), and everyone was thrilled with the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, as well as Ryukyu Mura and Pineapple Park.

At Ryukyu Mura, we had an early lunch, and the soba was delicious. The butterfly garden inside was also interesting. The Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium has a relatively long visiting time, so we were satisfied not only with the aquarium but also with watching the dolphin show at the Ocean Expo Park's Okichan Theater and dipping our feet in the ocean.

Although it took time to pick up other tour participants from several hotels on the way to our destination, it wasn't too bothersome since we enjoyed the scenery outside. I think it's a day full of enjoyment.

初沖縄です！
レンタカーも考えましたが、美ら海水族館だけでなくほかにもいくつか行く
　ことができ、バスで楽できるし高くないのでツアーに申し込みました。
家族4人（子供小3/小5）で参加したので、美ら海水族館はもちろん、琉宮城や
　パイナップルパークも大喜びでした。
琉宮城で少し早い昼食になりますが、ソバもおいしく、中にある蝶々園も面白
　かったです。
美ら海水族館は時間が比較的長いので、水族館だけでなく、海洋博公園内のオキ
　ちゃん劇場でのイルカショーを見たり、海に足だけ入ったり満足しました。
目的地までほかのホテルをいくつかまわってツアー参加者をピックアップしな
　がらで時間もかかりますが、外の風景を眺めながら行ったからか意外と苦に
　なりません。
1日堪能できると思います。

I was able to travel much cheaper than if I had paid for the rental car and facility fees myself. It's quite affordable!

自分でレンタカーや施設料を個人で支払いするより断然安く旅ができました(*^_^*)かなり格安です(*^_^*)

I participated to finally ride the water buffalo cart. Perhaps due to the large number of participants, we departed on a large boat. The waves were quite rough on the way to Iriomote Island, and I got seasick. After 50 minutes, we arrived and switched to a cruise ship for the jungle cruise. After returning upstream, we transferred to a bus to move to the water buffalo cart boarding area on Yubu Island. Listening to the sound of the sanshin, we saw the hardworking water buffalo pulling a cart. I'm glad I could ride it and that I came here.

On Yubu Island, during our free time, we explored the island until it was time for the return water buffalo cart. The lunch was not bad if you didn't have high expectations, and I was full. It was so hot that the air conditioning was a treat.

From Iriomote Island to Taketomi Island, we smoothly traveled on a small high-speed boat. It didn't shake much, and I dozed off a bit.

On Taketomi Island, we took a bus to Hama Beach and collected star sand. Then we rode the water buffalo cart around the island. The water buffalo were more relaxed than I expected.

It was quick to get from Taketomi Island to Ishigaki Island.

It was a busy tour that covered three islands in one go, but I'm glad I chose this. The temperatures were too high to relax on each island. Since we could only stay a short time on Taketomi Island, I would like to revisit when the weather is milder.

念願の水牛車に乗るために参加しました。
参加人数が多いためか大型船で出発。
西表島への途中たいへん波が荒くて、船酔いしました。
50分で到着後、クルーズ船に乗り換えてジャングルクルーズへ。
川上から戻ってきてバスに乗り換え、由布島への水牛車乗り場へ移動。
三線の音色を聞きながら、まじめにキビキビ働く水牛さんの引く一輪車。
乗れてよかった、来てよかった。
自由行動の由布島。
帰りの水牛車が出る時間まで、島内散策しました。
お昼ご飯は期待しなければ、まずくはないレベルでお腹一杯に。
とにかく暑いのでクーラーがご馳走です。

西表島から竹富島へは小型高速船でスムーズに。
あまり揺れず、ウトウトと寝てしまうほど。

竹富島ではバスで皆治浜へ移動。星の砂を拾いました。
それから水牛車に乗って一周しました。
思っていたより水牛さんたちはのんびりしてました。

竹富島から石垣島へはすぐです。

一気に三島を巡った慌ただしいツアーでしたが、これを選択してよかったです。
気温が高過ぎて、各島でのんびりできる状態ではなかったし。
竹富島には短時間しか滞在できなかったので、もう少し気温が穏やかな時期に再訪したいです。

I was able to efficiently visit Iriomote Island, Yufu Island, and Taketomi Island, and traveling by bus was very easy. It was nice to have the freedom to explore each area. However, as a solo participant, I found it quite awkward that seating was assigned during lunch. I think it would be even better if there were more consideration for solo travelers!

西表島、由布島、竹富島と効率良くまわることができ、バスでの移動もとても楽でした。
各エリアでは自由にまわれたので良かったです。
ただ、私は一人参加でしたがお昼の際に席が決められていたのはとても気まずかったです。
もう少し一人参加の人への配慮があるとなお良いと思いました！

Even without a car, I was able to fully enjoy and visit popular tourist spots in Okinawa in just one day! I was happy to go to Kouri Island, American Village, and the Churaumi Aquarium. I'm not great at planning a detailed schedule, but I recommend it for those who want to make the most of their time!

車がなくても、沖縄の人気の観光場所を１日で思う存分、欲張って回ることが出来ました！！古宇利島とアメリカンビレッジ、美ら海水族館に行けるのがうれしかったです。スケジュールを細かく決めるのが苦手だけど、充実したい人はおすすめです！！