All Reviews for Japan Winter Tours 2025

I was a bit anxious before the whale watching experience, but once on board, the staff were very accommodating, and I had a great time. The whales seemed to be a bit stressed too (laughs), and they made quite an impression that even surprised the staff. The staff provided clear explanations on-site. It took some time to see the next whale after the first two, but once the captain changed the location, we quickly spotted a whale. Amazing job, captain. I will definitely participate again when I come back to Naha. Thank you, staff and captain.

ホエールウォッチング体験するまでは少しだけ不安でしたけど乗船するとスタッフさんの対応も大変良く◎楽しく過ごせました。クジラさんもストレス溜まってたみたいで（笑）スタッフさんまで驚くぐらいのアピールこの辺りはスタッフさんが現地で分かりやすく説明してくれます。2回見てから次見るまで時間かかったけど船長さんポイント変えたら速攻クジラさん出ました。凄いわ船長さん。また那覇に来た時は参加させて頂きます。スタッフさん。船長さん。ありがとうございました。

I was looking forward to the boat ride, but the waves were high, and my entire family got seasick.

The staff were very polite and took care of us kindly, but it was very disappointing that we didn't see a single whale.

I think it also depends on one's physical condition and constitution, but even if you usually don't get motion sickness, a boat can be different, and there's a possibility that you might get seasick and miss the chance to see whales. I think it's best for participants to keep this in mind.

楽しみに船に乗りましたが、波が高く、家族全員で船酔いしました。

スタッフの方の対応はとても丁寧で、優しく介抱していただきましたが、鯨が一目も見られず、とても残念でした。

体調や体質もあると思いますが、普段乗り物酔いをしなくても船は別もので、船酔いしてしまい、鯨を見るどころじゃなくなる可能性があることを念頭に参加された方がいいと思います。

Thanks to the captain's skill, we were able to see the whales from a great spot. The staff also shared various stories, which increased our knowledge about whales.

船長さんの腕でいい位置でクジラさんが見れました。
スタッフの皆さんも色んなお話をしていただいてくじらうんちくが増えました。

Due to the weather conditions, there was a cancellation the day before, and since the waves were a bit high, we were advised to take motion sickness medication. After two changes, I was half anxious and half excited about the departure. It was great to learn various things about whales from the staff's explanations. I felt reassured knowing that they would respond quickly if anyone felt unwell. I would like to participate again.

天候の具合で前日一日欠航だったあとということもあり、
波が高めなので酔い止めの薬飲んで来てくださいとのことでした。
2回変更後の出港は不安半分でどきどきしました。
係の方の解説で、クジラのことが色々わかってよかったです。
具合が悪くなっても、すぐに対応して貰えるので安心でした。
また参加したいと思います。

It was a day with high waves that caused the morning flight to be canceled, and the ride there felt especially like a thrilling amusement park attraction, with plenty of splashes. However, thanks to the guidance of the veteran crew, we were able to encounter a whale beautifully. We patiently waited for the whale to come up to the surface, and when we finally saw its back and tail, I was completely thrilled. It was wonderful.

午前の便が欠航になるような波の高い日で、行きは特に絶叫系の乗り物のようで波も浴び放題でしたが、ベテランクルーのみなさんの案内で見事にくじらに遭遇できました。くじらが水面まで上がってくるのをじっと待って、背中や尾びれが見えた時はすっかり興奮してしまいました。良かったです。

It was my first time canoeing, but it was very easy. I enjoyed the refreshing early morning hours, and I was able to make good use of the later part of the day, so I highly recommend it.

　カヌーは初めてでしたが、とても簡単でした。
　早朝の爽やかな時間帯を楽しめるし、後の時間も有効に使えるので、お勧めです。

Before the sun rises, they pick you up by car and take you to the starting point. This time, there were many clouds and strong winds, so unfortunately, we couldn't see the sunrise. However, our guide was persistent until the last moment and even took us on a mangrove tour at the end. The SUP itself is fun, and they guide you in a way that you can enjoy it regardless of the weather, so I highly recommend it. I thought I would only be able to take a few photos since we couldn't bring our belongings, but the guide took nearly 70 photos, and I was very satisfied afterward. On the way back, they drop you off at the hotel around 7 AM. I want to try again next time I come to Ishigaki to hopefully see the sunrise.

日が昇る前の暗い中、車で迎えにきてくれて、スタート地点まで連れて行ってくれます。
今回は雲が多く風も強かったので、残念ながら日の出を見ることはできなかったです。
ただ、ガイドさんがギリギリまで粘ってくれた上に、最後の時間にマングローブ側のツアーをしてくれました。SUP自体も楽しいですし、天候に関わらず楽しめるように案内してくれるのでおすすめです。
手荷物が持っていけないので写真は数枚かなと思っていたらガイドさんが70枚近く撮ってくれて、終わった後も大満足でした。
帰りは7時くらいにホテルまで送ってもらえます。
また石垣来た時はサンライズが見られるようにまた挑戦したいです。

As the slogan suggests, I think there is a high possibility of seeing whales. However, it felt a bit lonely since you can only see their fins from a distance. I understand that you can't get too close because they are wild animals, and the weather also plays a role in this.

うたい文句通り、クジラは見られる可能性がかなり高いと思います。ただ、遠くから背びれなどを見る感じなので、ちょっと淋しい感じはしました。野生動物相手だから近づき過ぎることはできないし、天候もあるからその辺の事情はわかりますけどね。

The departure that was originally scheduled for the morning was canceled, and it was rescheduled for the following afternoon. On the day of cancellation, the wind was strong and the waves were high, so I understood it was not possible. The following afternoon also had some waves, and I felt a bit seasick right after we set sail, which was tough.

However, after about an hour, we were able to reach the area where the whales were, and we got to see them. The number of whales increased from two to three, and they stayed with us until just before the boat returned. It was very moving.

However, it was disappointing that there seemed to be regulations preventing us from getting too close. Also, capturing them on camera was quite difficult.

当初予定した日の午前中が出港なしになり、翌日の午後になりました。中止の日は風が強く波も出ていたので、無理かなとわかりました。翌日の午後も少し波があり、出港してすぐは船酔いしそうでつらかったです。
しかし、1時間ほどしてクジラのいる場所に行くことができ、見ることができました。2頭、3頭、とクジラが増え、船が戻る直前まで、クジラたちはいてくれました。とても感動しました。
ただ、規則があるらしくあまりそばまで近づけないのが残念でした。
また、カメラにおさめるのはなかなか難しいですね。

On the afternoon of March 14, after about an hour of searching from the port of Naha, we encountered three humpback whales. We were able to see them about 10 meters in front of the boat. We observed them for about an hour and received photos taken by a drone, making it a valuable tour.

3/14の午後、那覇の港から1時間ほど探すと3頭のザトウクジラと出会いました。
船の10mぐらい前で見る事が出来ました。
1時間ほど観察でき、ドローン撮影の写真も貰えて価値のあるツアーでした。

There were about 20 to 30 people on the boat, but it was nice that it wasn't so crowded that we couldn't see the ocean. Perhaps because it was the day after a high wave warning, the boat was really rocking, and quite a few people were feeling seasick and vomiting.

We spotted a whale less than an hour after setting sail, and we were able to see it from a decent distance. It didn't jump, but it did show us its fluke and tail fin several times.

I also appreciated the shuttle service.

一つの船に2〜30人ほど？で、人が多くて海が見えないことはなくて良かったです。高波注意報が出た次の日だからか、揺れがすごく酔って吐いてる人がかなりいました。
くじらは出航して1時間経たないうちに見つかり、そこそこの近さで見れました。ジャンプまではしてくれませんでしたが、ブラーや尾ビレは何度か見せてくれました。
送迎があるのもありがたいです。

I have participated in whale watching several times, but this time, I was able to see part of a whale for the first time! The tail fin, dorsal fin, and the blow. While it may be expected to see these during whale watching, the excitement and impact of finally witnessing them after so many attempts is beyond words for me. The staff's guidance on where to look for the whales was also precise, and I believe everyone in the group was able to see them without missing out. I'm really glad I continued to participate without giving up.

ホエールウォッチングに何度か参加させてもらってますが、今回は何と、なんと、ナント…初めてクジラの一部を拝むことができました(^^♪
尾びれに背びれ、そしてブロー。ホエールウォッチングなので見れて当たり前なのかもしれませんが、何度も参加して拝むことができなかった自分にとって、その感動・迫力は言葉に言い表せません。
スタッフの皆様方のクジラの見える方角の案内も的確で、参加者みんなが見逃すことなく拝めたと思います。諦めずに参加し続けてよかったです。

I was worried about seasickness, so I joined this whale watching tour on a large boat. It was a nice bonus that they provided transportation close to the hotel.

After about 40 minutes out of the port, we spotted a whale and stopped the boat, allowing passengers to go to the front deck. During the hour of observation, we were able to see whales about 5 to 6 times.

■ Good points
- While the whales were diving, they provided explanations about them, which kept us engaged.
- When a whale was spotted, they quickly changed the boat's direction and got closer, making it easy to see.
- Although there was some rocking on the large boat, I was hardly worried about seasickness.

■ Bad points
- The boat was nearly full with about 60 passengers, and the observation deck at the front was extremely crowded. For safety reasons, we had to stay seated, which made it quite uncomfortable as there was no space to stretch our legs. Additionally, since the deck was flat, shorter people had their view obstructed by those in front of them, making it quite difficult to see.

船酔いが心配だったので、大型船のこちらのホエールウォッチングツアーに参加しました。ホテル近くまで送迎付きなのも嬉しいポイント。
港を出て40分ほどでクジラを見つけたとのことで停船し、乗客は船の前のデッキへ。1時間ほどの観察で5〜6回クジラを見つけることができました。

■良かった点
・クジラが潜っている間はクジラについての説明をしてくれたので、飽きずに見学できました。
・クジラが見つかるとすぐに船の向きを変えたり近づいてくれたりするので、見やすかったです。
・大型船でも揺れないことはないですが、船酔いは殆ど心配ないくらいでした。
■悪かった点
・ほぼ満席の60名ほど乗っており、船の前の見学デッキは超満員。安全のため座っている必要があるので、足を伸ばしたりできるスペースがなくかなり辛かったです。またデッキは平らなので背が低い人は前の人に視界を遮られてかなり見ずらい状況でした。

The weather was favorable, and I was very satisfied to see the whales. I would like to participate again when I go to Okinawa.

天候にも恵まれ、クジラの姿も見ることが出来大満足でした。 沖縄に行った時はまた参加させて頂きたいと思います。

I was able to see a mother and baby whale! I participated alone, but thank you for being so considerate. I got to learn about whale ecology and see samples of baleen, and thanks to the motion sickness set, I was comfortable.

クジラ親子が見れました！
一人で参加でしたが色々気を遣っていただきありがとうございました。クジラの生態やヒゲの標本なども見せてもらい、酔い止めセットのおかげで快適でした。

Before going, I thought it would be lucky if we could see them. We arrived at a place where we might encounter whales and waited. I was thrilled when I saw the spout. There were three whales: a mother and her calf, along with a male. They jumped several times, showed their large tails, and even raised a flipper, which got our guide excited as well. It seems it's rare for them to play for such a long time.

When the time came, we had to leave the whales behind. What struck me in the end was the captain's excellent maneuvering skills. Next time I go to Okinawa, I want to go whale watching.

行く前までは、会えればラッキーくらいに思っていました。
遭遇できそうな場所に着いて、クジラを待ちました。潮吹きを見たときは感激しました。母子クジラとオスの3頭でした。そのうち何度もジャンプしたり、大きい尾びれが見えたり、片手？を上げたりでガイドさんまでも興奮ぎみでした。こんなに長く遊んでくれたのは珍しいそうです。
時間になり、クジラを置いて私たちが帰って行くことになりました。
最後に思ったのが、船長さんの操縦のうまさです。
次回、沖縄に行ったら、クジラウオッチングに行きたいと思いました。

The captain and the staff were all wonderful. We saw many boats watching the same whales at the same time, but I felt that the whales came closer to our boat and we were able to see more than on other boats. After an hour of observation, when we said goodbye to the whales, they waved back at us, which made me feel like they recognized us. It was truly an amazing tour. Personally, I love airplanes, so I was thrilled to see them up close from the boat. I went with the mindset that it would be lucky to encounter whales since it was nature, but I ended up seeing so many whales and was really impressed.

船長さんやスタッフの方も素敵な方ばかりで、
同じ時間帯に沢山の同じクジラのwatchingの船を
みましたが、クジラ達は私達の船と泳ぐように近くにきてくれたり他の船よりも沢山みれたのではと思いました。
1時間の観察後にクジラ達にさよならをしたときに
手を振るように又姿をみせてくれたので
私達の事をわかっているんだなぁと感じました。
本当におすすめなツアーでした。個人的に飛行機が大好きなので船からの間近で飛行機がみれた事にも感激しました。自然あいてなのでクジラに出会えたらラッキーくらいで行ったので飛行機ばかり目に入りましたが
それよりもクジラの群れやとにかく沢山みれて
感激でした。

I was very satisfied to see the jump. The staff member's talk was also fun! I learned that there are whales near Naha. I resolved to be more mindful about not polluting the water.

ジャンプもみられて大満足です。係のお兄さんのトークも楽しかった！那覇の近くでくじらがいるんですね。水を汚さないようにしようと心新たにおもいました。

I was worried because the weather hadn't been great until the day before, but we set sail safely. Just as advertised, the catamaran didn't rock too much, and we arrived at the viewing spot without any issues. We encountered a mother and baby whale; we could clearly see the baby whale spouting and the mother whale's impressive dive with her tail fin. It was really wonderful.

前日まであまりお天気が良くなかったので心配でしたが無事に出航。宣伝文句通りカタマランの船体はあまり大きな揺れはなく無事にご対面スポットに到着。くじらの親子に遭遇　赤ちゃんくじらの潮吹きとお母さん⁈くじらの豪快なダイブでの尾鰭がしっかり見えました。とても良かったです

The boat rocked a little, but the entire trip was very enjoyable. I was able to see humpback whales about twice from the surface.

船は少し揺れましたが、旅全体はとても楽しかったです。 ザトウクジラを2回ほど水面から見ることができました。

The captain was great at predicting where the diving whales would surface next! Even while the whales were submerged, I enjoyed the guide's stories. The staff was well-equipped, and everyone was very friendly; their handling of seasickness was excellent.

潜ったクジラが次に出てくる場所を予想するのが上手な船長さんでした！
クジラが潜っている間もガイドさんのお話のおかげで楽しめました。
スタッフが充実していて、とにかく皆さん感じが良く、船酔いへの対応も素晴らしかったです。

Fortunately, I was able to meet a lot of people. It was a bit far, but I was able to see a lot.
I recommend filming videos, but if you're not very skilled with a camera, it's better to leave it to the professionals and focus on enjoying the experience.
I thought I would see more during the winter, but I heard that in March, towards the end of the season, you can encounter quite a bit.
It's essential to have significant measures against seasickness. Just taking motion sickness medication is not enough, and I felt sorry for my son who came with me. I think the adults managed their own measures, but it was quite chaotic.
However, despite that discomfort, I'm glad I was able to see it!

幸いなことに、たくさん出会えることができました。少し遠かったのは残念でしたが、いっぱい見れました。
動画撮影はおすすめですが、カメラは余程の腕がない方は、もうプロにお任せして、見ることに専念する方が良いです(^^)v
冬の時期の方が見れるかと思いましたが、シーズン終わりかけの3月は結構遭遇できるとのことです。
かなりかなりの船酔い対策は必須です。酔い止めだけでは難しく、一緒に行った息子にはかわいそうなことをしました。大人の方もそれなりに対策されたと思いますが、バタバタと。。
ただ、その苦痛があっても見れて良かったです！！

I've visited Okinawa many times, but I had never experienced this before, so this time I signed up for this tour with hotel pick-up in Naha City!

I was worried because it was raining in the afternoon, but by the time we set sail, it was beautifully sunny, with no wind and calm waves, so I had no worries about seasickness at all!

In the first half of the tour, we didn't see any whales at all, and just when I was starting to give up, we spotted a blow (spout) in the distance, and thanks to the captain chasing it at full speed, we were able to see it up close!

I didn't get to see it jump dramatically, but just encountering it was moving!

According to the guide, we were able to see six whales. They all looked the same to me, but I learned that the patterns on their tails are different!

It was a great experience!

何度も訪れている沖縄
一度も体験したことがなかったので、今回那覇市内ホテル送迎付きでこちらのツアーに申し込みしました！

午後便で、雨が降ったりで心配でしたが、出航時には見事に晴れて、風もなく波も穏やかで、船酔いの心配は全くありませんでした！

ツアー前半は全くクジラの姿がなく、少し諦めてた矢先、ブロー(潮吹き)が遠くの方で見えて、船長が全速力で追いかけてくれたおかげで、近くで見ることが出来ました！

豪快にジャンプする姿は見れませんでしたが、遭遇出来ただけでも感動しました！

ガイドさん曰く、6頭ものクジラに会えたそう
私には全てが同じに見えましたが、尾びれの模様が違うことを教えてくれました！

いい経験になりました！

Although it was a last-minute reservation on the morning of the day, they handled it smoothly, and I was able to experience the long-awaited whale watching. I had some concerns about participating with three small children, but they were very considerate, allowing both adults and children to enjoy it with peace of mind. We were able to see many whales safely, making it a very valuable experience. My family and I are discussing that if we have the opportunity to go to Okinawa during this season again, whale watching is a must! We would like to rely on them again at that time.

当日朝の急な予約でしたが、スムーズに対応していただき、念願のホエールウォッチングを体験することができました。
小さい子供3人連れての参加でいろいろと不安はありましたが、いろいろと配慮していただき、大人も子供も安心して楽しむことができて良かったです。
無事にたくさんのクジラ達に会うことができ、とても貴重な体験になりました。
今後もこの時期に沖縄に行く機会があれば、ホエールウォッチングは外せないね！と家族で話しています。
その際にはまたお世話になりたいと思います。

The staff were very kind and explained everything well. They also took care of my child when he got sick, and I really appreciate that.

As for the whale watching, we were able to see the pectoral fins and tails coming out of the water, and they came quite close to us, which was an impressive experience. I would like to try again when the waves are calmer.

スタッフのみなさん。とても親切に説明してくださいました。また子供が吐いてしまった時も親身になって対応してくださいました。その節はありがとうございます。
ホエールウォッチングのほうは胸ビレや尾びれなど水面に出してくれて近くまで寄ってきてくれてとても迫力がある場面に出会うことができました。波の穏やかな時にもう一度挑戦したいと思います。

I saw a whale for the first time! I heard a "pshh" sound, and when I turned around, there was a whale right next to me! It was a wild mother and baby whale. The tour guide was very passionate about whales and taught us a lot. I'm glad I participated. I want to see them again. Thank you for the wonderful time!

初めてクジラ見ました！
「プシュー」と聞こえたので振り返ったらすぐそばにクジラ！来てました。野生の親子クジラです。添乗員のお兄さん…クジラ愛があって色々教えて頂きました。参加して良かった。また見たいですね。
最高のひとときをありがとうございました。

I was able to see a lot of whales jumping, but it was just for a moment, so I couldn't capture them jumping. What a shame!!

クジラはたーくさん飛んでいるのを見ることが出来たのですが、一瞬なので、自ジャンプしているところは撮れませんでした。残念！！

I applied the evening before and received a call from the staff, which allowed me to participate smoothly. There were also foreign guests among the passengers, and I saw the staff explaining things using a smartphone. It was a tour that conveyed the desire for everyone to enjoy themselves.

前日夕方に申込みしましたが、スタッフの方よりの連絡を頂き、スムーズに参加出来ました。
乗船客の中には外国人の方もみえましたが、スマホ利用でスタッフの方が説明してる姿を拝見しました。みんなに楽しんで欲しいという気持ちが伝わってくるツアーでした。

Saturday, January 14, 2023, in the afternoon. It was a 3-hour voyage. We saw one whale and a mother and calf, plus one male. I was moved when the dark whale appeared. Thank you to the captain and all the staff.

2023.1.14土曜午後。3時間の航海でした。1頭のくじらと親子+雄1頭の3頭。黒々とした鯨が出てきた時は感動しました。船長とスタッフの皆様ありがとうございました。

Two days ago, there was an article in the newspaper about whales near Okinawa, and I thought it would depend on the captain whether we could find them. Luckily, we saw the whale's blow and a small whale jumping, which made me very satisfied. There was plenty of time for photography, and they provided explanations, so I felt at ease. I highly recommend it.

２日前の新聞に沖縄近海にクジラがきてる記事があり、後は見つける事が出来るかどうか船長次第と思っていたらラッキー
クジラのブロアー、小クジラのジャンプ見せてくれて大満足
撮影タイムもたっぷりと有り、説明付きでしてくれるから安心
おすすめします