All Reviews for Sightseeing Tours

It was unfortunately rainy, but I had a great time. Cycling was very enjoyable, and the occasional blue sky was more than enough. Since it was December, it felt a bit cold.

あいにくの雨でしたが十分に楽しめました
サイクリングがとても楽しく　時折見せた青空でも十分でした
12月なので少し寒い感じでした

I participated in SUP! I was very satisfied to experience the great outdoors!

A guide named Matsuko was in charge, and it was fun to hear a lot about Iriomote Island during the trip!

SUPで参加しました！
大自然を体感できてとても満足です！

まつ子さんという方がガイドを担当くださりましたが、移動中もたくさん西表島の話を聞けて楽しかったです！

I started with a free walk on Taketomi Island, but two hours flew by, and I realized that a rental bicycle is essential since you can't cover everything just by walking. During the free walk, it was inconvenient because the shops were still closed, and there were no restrooms nearby.

The water buffalo cart ride and mangrove tour were definitely worth experiencing, and I was able to spend my time meaningfully.

竹富島のフリーウォークから始まりましたが2時間はあっという間で、ウォークだけでは回りきれないのでレンタサイクルが必須だと思いました。フリーウォーク中はまだお店が閉まっている時間帯で周りにトイレがないので不便を感じました。
水牛車やマングローブ遊覧は体験する価値ありで有意義に過ごすことができました。

It was great to be able to sightsee efficiently. Traveling by bus can be challenging for individuals due to time constraints, but the movement was very smooth.

効率的に観光できてとても良かった。
個人ではバス移動など時間の問題があるのでなかなか難しいけどとてもスムーズに移動できた。

Although the cloudy sky prevented us from seeing the stars, thanks to our guide Shotaro, we were able to encounter creatures like coconut crabs and scorpions. It was a very enjoyable tour.

曇り空で星空は見えませんでしたが、ガイドのしょうたろうさんのおかげで、ヤシガニやサソリといった生き物と遭遇することができました。とても楽しいツアーです。

I was satisfied with the tour, which included a ride on a water buffalo cart around the Taketomi Island village, island hopping, and a visit to the mangrove forest. I would have liked to visit the Wildcat Center as well, if possible.

水牛車での竹富島集落周遊、島渡りにマングローブ林見学など盛り沢山のツアーで満足でした。出来れば山猫センターにもいきたかったです。

The starry sky was beyond my imagination, and I was very moved. I want to come back just to see these stars again. I was also able to see plants and animals that can't be found in the city, and it felt like I was a child again, enjoying myself. I will participate again.

想像以上の星空で、とても感動しました。この星を見るためだけにまた来たいと思うほどです。他にも都会では見られない動植物を見ることができ子供に戻った気分で楽しむことができました。また参加します。

I'm really glad I participated since the weather was great. The water buffalo was cute. Depending on the season, I recommend renting a bicycle or taking the bus on Taketomi Island. I went during Golden Week, and it was hot, so walking might be quite tough... I think it's a cost-effective and just right tour for first-time visitors to the island.

天気に恵まれていたので本当に参加して良かったです。水牛がかわいかった。季節にもよりますが、竹富島はレンタサイクルかバスをお勧めします。G Wに行きましたが暑かったので歩くのは相当辛いかと…初めて島に行く人にはコスパも良く丁度良いツアーだと思います。

I traveled for the first time using an electric wheelchair due to my physical limitations. I was very worried because the electric wheelchair is heavy, but all the staff provided support without any negative expressions, allowing me to complete the entire journey. I am filled with gratitude. Thank you very much.

身体が不自由で今回初めてに電動車いすで旅行しました。電動車いすは重量もあるのでとても心配していましたが、スタッフの方全てが嫌な顔ひとつもせずサポートをしてくれて全行程を巡る事が出来ました。感謝の気持ちでいっぱいです。本当にありがとうございました。

I visited Taketomi Island, Iriomote Island, and Yufu Island in that order. I couldn't enjoy the dining options on Taketomi Island since they open at 11 AM, but the entire island was peaceful and a wonderful place. The interaction between the water buffalo cart guide and the water buffalo was also a highlight (laughs).

On Iriomote Island, we traveled by bus to the boat for the mangrove tour. The driver also served as a guide, and he was quite impactful, making it very interesting to learn about the island (laughs). During the mangrove tour, he clearly and concisely explained the three types of mangroves we would see. The breeze felt really nice.

From Iriomote Island to Yufu Island, we traveled by water buffalo cart. I was able to experience what I had envisioned. There was quite a bit of free time on Yufu Island, allowing for a leisurely stroll.

Overall, it was a wonderful tour, and I'm glad I could visit all the islands.

竹富島、西表島、由布島の順で回りました。
竹富島のお食事系は11時開店のため利用できませんでしたが、島全体がのどかでとても良いところでした。水牛車の案内の方と水牛さんの相性も見どころでした(笑)
西表島はマングローブツアーの船までバスでの移動でした。運転手の方がガイドもしてくださってましたが、なかなかインパクトのあるガイドで、とても面白く島のことを知れました(笑) マングローブツアーもツアーで見れる3つのマングローブをわかりやすく簡潔に教えてくださいました。風がとっても気持ちよかったです。
西表島から由布島までは水牛車でした。思い描いてた体験をできました。由布島でのフリータイムがかなりあり、ゆっくりと散策できました。
どの島も行けてよかったと思えるすばらしいツアーでした。

You can efficiently visit the three islands of Iriomote, Yufu, and Taketomi in one day. I took a bike tour around Taketomi Island at the end, but since the village is all laid out the same way, I got lost and couldn't find the meeting point. I had to ask a local for directions, but I managed to make it back in time for the meeting. It was the last ferry, so if I hadn't made it, I wouldn't have been able to return to Ishigaki.

西表、由布、竹富３島を効率よく1日で回れる。
竹富島で最後に自転車で島巡りをしたのだが、村中はどれも同じつくりなので、
道に迷い、集合場所がわからなくなり、島民の方に道を教えてもらい何とか集合時間に間に合った。フェリー最終便だったので、間に合わなければ石垣に帰りつけなかった。

This was my third time visiting Ishigaki Island, and it was my husband's first time, so we decided to book this tour. Since our hotel was a bit far from the terminal this time, we opted for a plan that included transportation to the hotel and a rental bicycle on Taketomi Island.

Even though it was my third time, crossing from Iriomote Island to Yubu Island by water buffalo cart and leisurely exploring Taketomi Island by water buffalo cart was still a uniquely enjoyable Okinawan experience. We were able to spend relaxed time with the uniquely individual water buffaloes and savor a break from the everyday. Everything went smoothly, and it was great that we could choose our departure time for the boat from Taketomi Island.

On Yubu Island and Taketomi Island, there were opportunities for photo shoots, and those who wanted could purchase the photos, but if you didn't want them, you could simply pass by, which I think is a good system. Since there were just the two of us participating, we decided to purchase all the photos (with data), and it became a wonderful keepsake.

3度目の石垣島でこちらのツアーも3度目でしたが、夫が石垣島初めてとのことで申し込みをしました。今回はホテルがターミナルから離れていたこともあり、ホテルまでの送迎と竹富島では、レンタサイクルを含むプランで申し込みをしました。
3度目でしたが、西表島から由布島に水牛車で渡ったり、竹富島を水牛車でゆったり散策したりするのは何度やっても沖縄らしく楽しめました。個性豊かな水牛たちとのんびりした時間を過ごせ、非日常の時間を味わう事ができました。全てスムーズですし、竹富島からの船は時間を選べるのもよかったです。由布島と竹富島では、写真撮影もあり、希望者が購入出来ますが、不要な方はそのままスルーすればよいので良いシステムだと思います。私たちは2人参加とあって、写真(データ付き)も全て購入させて頂き、良い記念になりました。

It was a wonderful day with great weather!

Unfortunately, just like the weather, there was nothing I could do about it, but I was disappointed that I couldn't see the blue sea at the beach since I stayed on Taketomi Island during low tide.

天気が良くて素敵な1日になりました！

天気と同じくどうする事も出来ませんが、引き潮の時間帯に竹富島に滞在したのでビーチの青い海見れずがっかりでした。

The weather was perfect, and I had a fulfilling experience with morning canoeing and trekking, followed by an afternoon visit to Yufu Island. The canoeing and trekking had just the right level of difficulty and duration, and reaching the waterfall gave a sense of accomplishment. The lunch enjoyed in front of the impressive waterfall was delicious as well. I also had a relaxing time at Yufu Island.

During the tour and while moving around, the guide shared various stories about the flora and fauna and life on Iriomote Island, making the experience enjoyable.

天気にも恵まれ、午前のカヌーとトレッキング、午後の由布島まで、充実した体験ができました。
カヌーとトレッキングはちょうど良いハードさと時間で、滝に着くと達成感があります。
迫力ある滝を目の前に食べるお弁当も、美味しかったです。
由布島もゆったりと楽しめました。

ツアー中や移動中も、動植物や西表島での生活など、ガイドさんが様々なことをお話してくれるので、楽しく過ごせました。

We were taken to various spots where we could see sea turtles, beautiful coral, and plenty of fish. We had ample time to dive at each location, making for a very fulfilling snorkeling experience. Due to the tides, Barasu Island was more visible in the afternoon than in the morning, so we were able to stop by again on our way back, allowing us to enjoy it twice.

The captain was very friendly and made the trip enjoyable. He also provided delicious lunch boxes, tea, and brown sugar. The staff kindly called us the night before to inform us that the Ishigaki-Uehara port was canceled, advising us to take the ferry to Ohara port instead, which was excellent service. We were also able to use the shower at our accommodation, which was equipped with shampoo and conditioner, making it very convenient.

I definitely plan to recommend this to my friends.

海亀が見られるスポット、サンゴが綺麗なスポット、魚がたくさんいるスポット…色んな所に船を回してくださり、それぞれ潜る時間もしっかりあったので、とても充実したシュノーケルを楽しむことができました。バラス島は潮の満ち引きの関係で午前よりも午後の方が浮き出てきたので、帰路にも寄ってくださって、二度楽しめました。
また、船長さんがとても気さくな方で楽しく、お昼も美味しいお弁当やお茶、黒糖など用意してくださっていました。前日の夜には、石垣ー上原港が欠航したため当日は大原港行きに乗るようスタッフの方からご丁寧に電話も頂き、サービスも最高でした。宿のシャワーをお借りすることもでき、シャンプー・リンスなども完備されていたのでとても有り難かったです。
ぜひ友人にも勧めようと思います。

We experienced this with our 5-year-old and 8-year-old. I was worried about seasickness on the high-speed boat, but they guided us to sit at the front where it was less bumpy, which made me feel at ease. The weather was great, and the mangroves at high tide were incredibly beautiful. I heard that you can see a lot of marine life at low tide, so I would like to visit again during that time.

Since it was our first free plan on Taketomi Island, I was concerned about getting around by bus and on foot, but we were able to visit Kaiji Beach, Kondoi Beach, Nishizaki Pier, and the Island we wanted to see. Our free plan started after 2 PM, and we had to return from Taketomi Port to Ishigaki Port by 5 PM, so our stay was short, and I wished we could have explored a bit more leisurely.

The meals were sufficient for our 5-year-old when shared. The water buffalo carts moved at different speeds, so we were guided to different carts for the ride to and from, which the kids really enjoyed, and it was great to take photos together.

5歳、8歳の子連れで体験しました。高速船の酔いが心配でしたが、前方が揺れると案内していただき、安心して乗ることが出来ました。
天候も良く、満潮時のマングローブは凄く綺麗でした。干潮時は生物等も良く見えるそうなので、干潮時もいつか行ってみたいと思います。竹富島では初のフリープランだったので、バスと徒歩で心配でしたが、行きたかったカイジ浜、コンドイ、西桟橋、Islandに行けました。14時過ぎ〜のフリープランで17時には竹富港から石垣港に戻らなければならなかったので、滞在時間が短く、もう少しゆっくりまわりたかったです。
食事は5歳児には取り分けで十分でした。水牛車は水牛車によって速度が違う為、行きと帰りと別の水牛車を案内してくれて、子供もとても楽しんでいて、写真も一緒に撮れて良かったです。

The arrangements were poor.
- Even though I only made a reservation for one day, it was double-booked and I was marked as participating for two days.
- I was late for the meeting time and had to wait for the pickup.
- The rental shoes were wet and uncomfortable. Furthermore, when I tried to put them on, a cockroach came out, which was frightening.
- There were not enough shoes and lights for the number of participants, and some groups had to wait for them to be delivered.

段取りが悪かった
・一日しか予約してないのに二重予約となってて二日間の参加にされてた
・集合時間に遅れてピックアップ
・貸し出しの靴が濡れていて気持ち悪かった。更に履こうとしたらゴキブリが出てきて怖かった
・参加人数分の靴もライトもなく、届けてもらうまで待たなければいけないグループがあった

The water buffalo was cute. It was very nice to leisurely cross over to Yufu Island, and the songs and sanshin that started along the way were wonderful. It was a relaxing and healing time.

水牛かわいかった。ゆったりと由布島に渡り途中で始まる歌と三線がとても良かったです。ゆったりと癒される時間

I can't navigate this efficiently on my own. The ferry from Ishigaki to the remote islands was clean and had restrooms. The crew worked efficiently and were friendly, and the bus driver on the Iriomote cruise was an excellent guide! We even saw a crowned eagle. Yubu Island was lovely with the sound of the sanshin and the cuteness of the water buffalo. The rental bicycles on Taketomi Island were also pleasant and allowed for an efficient tour! I'm very satisfied.

実際自分ではこんなに効率良く回れません。石垣から離島への船は綺麗でトイレも付いていました。船員さんもテキパキ働いて感じが良く西表クルーズに西表島のバスの運転手さんのガイドの上手なこと！冠鷲も見られました。由布島も三線の音色と水牛の可愛さ。竹富島のレンタサイクルも感じが良くて効率的に回れました！満足です。

It was a tour with a rental bicycle on Taketomi Island, but I was disappointed because the bike was shabby. It was an old bicycle, and pedaling was very heavy, leaving me exhausted.

竹富島でレンタルサイクル付きのツアーでしたが自転車がしょぼくてがっかり　使い古された自転車でペダルを漕ぐのがとても重くてへとへと

I efficiently toured the island. The guide explained and showed me places that are difficult to visit alone. It was fun.

効率よく、島内を観光しました。一人ではなかなか観光できない箇所をガイドさんが説明して案内してくれました。楽しかったです。

I felt that there weren't many activities on Iriomote Island, as we only got to see the mangrove forest along the Nakama River on a sightseeing boat, which was a bit unsatisfying. The time spent traveling to and from Yubu Island by water buffalo cart felt like it stood still... On Taketomi Island, I was able to rent a bicycle, which allowed me to go to Kaiji Beach and Yako Beach, and that was fun. The weather improved, and the color of the sea was beautiful, making it an enjoyable tour.

西表島ではアクティビティがないため遊覧船で仲間川のマングローブの森を見るだけなのが物足りなかった。水牛車での由布島への往復の時間はときの流れが止まっていたような…竹富島はレンタサイクルを借りられたのでカイジ浜ヤコンドイ浜まで行けて楽しかった。お天気が良くなり海の色も美しくて楽しいツアーでした。

I enjoyed seeing the mangroves, experiencing island time with tropical flowers and water buffalo carts, and was moved by the colors of the beaches and sea in Taketomi Island. This wonderful scenery is something we all must continue to preserve.

マングローブを見たり、南国の花や水牛車で島時間を体感、竹富島のビーチや海の色に感動しました。この素晴らしい景色は、みんなでずっと維持していかなければいけないものですね

The dream island tour, with a mangrove cruise and the exquisite guidance of the water buffalo cart guide, along with an unexpectedly luxurious lunch on Yubu Island and a leisurely stroll on Taketomi Island, was truly moving and fulfilling, creating memories for a lifetime. I am also grateful to the local staff who supported the many activities.

憧れの島めぐりは、マングローブ遊覧、水牛車のガイドさんの絶妙な案内に加え、由布島での予想以上の豪華ランチ、竹富島でのゆっくり散歩で感激、満喫で、一生の思い出となりました。加えて盛りだくさんのアクティビティを支えた現地スタッフさんにも感謝です。

Iriomote Island is large, so we toured the island by sightseeing bus and traveled to Yubu Island by ox cart. During the ride, we enjoyed listening to the sanshin and songs, which made for an elegant moment. Additionally, since each ox has a different personality, there were explanations about that, making it a fun time. After that, we returned by ox cart, moved by bus, and took a boat to see the mangroves. The explanations were thorough, and I learned what kind of plants mangroves are. If you sit in the front, you might get splashed with water, so it might be a good idea to think about where to sit. It was a very good tour! 👍

西表島は、広いので観光バスで島内を観光し、由布島へは牛車で移動しました。移動中は、三線と唄が聴けて、優雅なひとときです。また、牛によって性格が違うので、その説明もあり、楽しい時間でした。その後、牛車で戻り、バスで移動し、船でマングローブを見学しました。説明も丁寧でマングローブがどういう植物かわかりました。前の方に座っていると水しぶきもかかったりしますので、座る場所を考えたほうが良いかもしれません。
とても良いツアーでした👍

I walked through the jungle searching for creatures and enjoyed stargazing. Walking in the dark jungle at night was a bit scary, but it was fun to go with other groups and have a good time together. The night sky was filled with stars, with not a single cloud in sight. It was the most beautiful starry sky I've ever seen, and I was very satisfied.

ジャングルの中を歩いて生き物を探すのと星空鑑賞を行いました。
夜に暗いジャングルの中を歩くのはすこし怖かったですが、他グループの方と一緒でワイワイしながら行けたので楽しかったです。
星空は雲ひとつない満天の星でした。
人生で一番綺麗な星空で大満足です。

It was my first time experiencing mangroves, and it felt strangely different from Japan. The narrow paths winding through the mangroves were very thrilling and exciting.

初めてのマングローブでしたが、日本ではないような不思議な感覚になりました。
マングローブの間を抜ける狭い道はとてもスリリングでワクワクするものでした。

I was impressed by the mangroves surrounded by nature on Iriomote Island. After riding a water buffalo and enjoying a delicious lunch on Yubu Island, I rode a water buffalo again and rented a bicycle on Taketomi Island. The guide who accompanied us while we were on the water buffalo was interesting to talk to and was skilled at playing the sanshin. The connections between destinations were a bit challenging to navigate on my own. It was a fulfilling day that went by in a flash. You might need a bit of physical stamina as well.

西表島にて大自然に囲まれたマングローブに感激。
由布島で水牛に乗り美味しいランチを終えて竹富島で水牛に乗る&レンタサイクル。
水牛になりながら案内してくれた方や話が面白く三線もお上手でした。
繋ぎな行き先案内が自分で動くので少し難しかったです。
あっという間の1日でしたが充実しました。
少し体力も必要かもしれません。

It was a packed tour from morning to evening, but the time allocation was just right, allowing us to enjoy it at a leisurely pace. The bus driver on Iriomote Island and the guide for the mangrove tour were both very kind.

朝から夕方まで盛りだくさんのツアーですが、過不足なく丁度いい時間配分で、ゆっくりと楽しめました。西表島のバスのドライバーさん、マングローブツアーのガイドさんもとても親切でした。

The jungle at midnight can be scary to visit alone, but going with a group completely eliminates that fear and satisfies your curiosity. If you want to go but feel it's dark and frightening, I highly recommend a group tour!

真夜中のジャングルは、一人で行くには怖いですが、団体だから行くと恐怖心は全くなく、好奇心を満たしてくれます。
行きたいけど、暗いし怖いしという方は、団体ツアーおすすめです！