All Reviews for Sightseeing Tours

It was an early departure, but we were able to efficiently tour the island. I was worried about getting seasick, but we arrived at Iriomote Island just when I thought I couldn't take it anymore. I really enjoyed the mangrove cruise, the water buffalo cart ride, and the tour of Yubu Island. During the mangrove cruise, we were able to see different types of mangroves and birds with explanations. Each water buffalo had its own personality, and we were able to spend a relaxing time. Lunch was a pre-prepared meal for the group. Beverages like beer can be ordered on the spot. Since it was free time including meal time, before I knew it, it was time to head back, which felt a bit rushed. On the return boat, I made it back to Ishigaki Island without getting seasick.

朝早い出発ですが、効率良く島を巡ることができました。船酔いをする私は不安でしたが、西表島ヘの船では、もう限界かと思う頃に到着。その後のマングローブ遊覧、水牛車、由布島めぐりを、とても楽しめました。マングローブ遊覧では、種類の違うマングローブや鳥たちを解説付きでみることができました。水牛はそれぞれに個性があり、のんびりとした時間を過ごすことができました。昼食は団体向けのあらかじめ用意されていたものです。ビールとか飲み物は、その場で注文できます。食事時間を含めての自由時間なので、あっと言う前に帰りの時間になり少し慌ただしかったです。帰りの船では、船酔いする事なく無事石垣島に戻ってきました。

I can recommend it even for solo travelers. Everything went smoothly, and I was able to relax. It was efficient and very enjoyable.

1人旅行でもお勧めできます。全てがスムーズであり、楽に過ごせました。効率が良くとても楽しかったです。

On the sightseeing boat on Nakama River, I was able to feel the great nature of Iriomote Island! I even got to see a kingfisher. While being rocked in a water buffalo cart to Yubu Island, I enjoyed the sanshin music and the relaxed atmosphere, which was very soothing. I just wish we could have spent a little more time on Yubu Island. The lunch bento was also very delicious, featuring flavors of Okinawa! Since we traveled by bus, it was very easy for my father, who is nearly 80 years old, to enjoy the sightseeing.

仲間川の遊覧船では、西表島の大自然を感じることができました！カワセミも見ることができました。由布島まで水牛車に揺られながら三線、ゆったりとした時間がながれ、とても癒されました。ただもう少し由布島での滞在時間が取れたら良かったなと思いました。お昼のお弁当も沖縄を感じるメニューでとても美味しかったです！　バス移動なので、80歳に近い父にもとても観光しやすくて良かったです。

Riding the water buffalo cart to Yufu Island created wonderful memories that I couldn't experience in my daily life. Taketomi Island was a place I really wanted to visit, and although there was a bus from the port to the village, the wait time was long. It would have been even better if there were taxis available for those with difficulty walking.

水牛車で揺られ由布島まで日常では体験出来ない良い思い出になった。
竹富島は是非行きたかった場所で、港から集落までの道のりが長いので、バスはあったが待ち時間もあり、歩行困難者にも行きやすいタクシーなどがあればなお良かった。

We were able to visit three islands in one day! It was quite hectic, so I recommend going with friends for a fun experience! If you want to take it easy, visiting one island per day might be more fulfilling. We had a great time!

一気に3島１日で行くことができました！
結構バタバタだったので、友達とわちゃわちゃ行くのがおすすめです！
ゆったり回りたい方は1日1島とかの方が充実できるかもしれません。
私たちはとても楽しかったです！

I chose this tour because I wanted to explore the three islands. There is no tour guide, so we received an explanation at the ferry terminal and got tickets for the entire itinerary, which we followed.

At each destination, representatives from the respective tour companies were waiting for us, so there was no confusion, and everything went smoothly.

The mangrove tour in Iriomote was fascinating, the water buffalo cart ride to Yubu Island was soothing, and I was moved by the beauty of the sea in Taketomi Island.

If I had to say something, I wish we had a bit more time for sightseeing in Taketomi Island, as I got lost several times while cycling around... (laughs)

3島を観光したいということで
こちらのツアーを選択しました。
添乗員さんはいないので、フェリーターミナルで説明を受け
全行程のチケットをもらい、それに沿って進んでいくツアーです。

行った先にはそれぞれの観光会社の方が待ち受けているので、
迷うこともなくスムーズに終了することができました。

西表のマングローブツアーは興味深く、由布島渡りの水牛車には癒され、
竹富島の海の美しさに感動しました。

しいていうなら竹富島の観光時間がもう少し欲しかったです
レンタサイクルで何度も道に迷ってしまったので…（笑）

I participated in my first trip to Iriomote Island. When I arrived at the port, the guide welcomed us. The guide was a handsome young man, and he was knowledgeable about the history and nature of Iriomote Island, sharing many interesting stories. The activities were almost a first-time challenge for me, but he provided thorough instructions, so I felt safe and enjoyed myself. I became captivated by Iriomote Island, and I will definitely come back to visit again. Thank you very much.

初めての西表島旅行で参加しました。
港に着くとガイドさんが出迎えてくれます。
ガイドさんはイケメン青年で、西表島の歴史や自然についても詳しく、興味深い話が沢山聞けました。
アクティビティというものもほぼ人生初の挑戦でしたが、丁寧にレクチャーをしてくれるので安心して楽しめました。
西表島の虜になりましたので、また必ず遊びに来ます。
ありがとうございました。

For a good and affordable boat, it's best to sit in the middle towards the back.

I had a great time at both Iriomote Island and Yufu Island.
You should definitely reserve a rental bicycle in Taketomi!
I can't imagine walking 15 minutes to the village; it's tough and hot.
If you want to fully enjoy Taketomi, renting a bicycle is a good idea! However, if you only have 80 minutes for the rental, it feels rushed to visit the famous spots, so for those who want to take their time on Taketomi Island, a tour focused solely on Taketomi might be better.

船は良い安い方は真ん中の後方に座るのがベストです。

西表島も由布島も楽しかった。
竹富ではレンタサイクルを絶対に予約すべき！
集落まで徒歩１５分なんて考えられないキツさと暑さだと思う。
竹富も満喫したいならレンタサイクルが良いです！でもレンタサイクル８０分だと、有名なスポット急いでまわる感じなので、ゆっくり竹富島で過ごしたい方は、竹富だけのツアーが良いのかもです

Water buffalo cart: The water buffalo was so cute, and it was amazing to ride for 10-15 minutes while they played the shamisen and sang. You can take photos here, so I highly recommend it! Be sure to try the gelato on Yufu Island. When you arrive on the island, head straight to the spot where you can interact with the water buffalo and take pictures! If you don't go first, it gets crowded, and you won't be able to visit other places.

Rental bicycles: If you plan to explore by bike, there's not much time, so I think three spots is about the limit. Kaiji Beach → Kondoi Beach → a café ☕️ might be just the right amount of time to enjoy. I recommend the café at Parlor Painu Island for mango café, kakigori, or coffee.

水牛車：とにかく水牛さんが可愛くて、10〜15分乗りながら三味線を弾いて歌ってくれるのは最高でした。写真も取れるしここはおすすめ！由布島のジェラートは絶対食べて。島に着いたら1番に水牛さんと触れ合えて、写真が撮れるスポットに進んで！1番に行かないと混んじゃうから。他が回れなくなる。

レンタルサイクル：自転車で色々と回ろうと思うと結構時間がないので、3スポットぐらいが回れて限界かな。
竹富島のカイジ浜→コンドイ浜→カフェ☕️が時間たっぷり使ってちょうど良い時間かも。
オススメカフェは、パーラーぱいぬ島のマンゴーカフェorかき氷orコーヒー

I visited Iriomote Island for the first time. In the morning, the weather was bad, and it was disappointing that snorkeling was canceled, but canyoning was really fun. In the afternoon, the mangrove canoeing was nice as the weather cleared up, and it felt great. The staff at pipi taught me a lot about the island's charm and the fun of the activities, and I had a wonderful time in a warm atmosphere.

初めて西表島に行きました。
朝は天気が悪くて、シュノーケルが中止になってしまったのは悲しかったけど、キャニオニングもとっても楽しかったです。午後のマングローブカヌーでは晴れてきてとても気持ちよかったです。pipiの方が島の良さやアクティビティの楽しさをたくさん教えてくれて、温かい雰囲気の中、とても楽しい時間を過ごせました。

The tour itself was enjoyable, with the captain providing explanations about the islands, the bus driver giving insights, and the boatman during the water buffalo cart ride and Nakama River cruise all being very kind and thorough in their guidance. I had a great time exploring. However, when I asked the staff at the counter for suggestions on how to pass the time after returning to port and before my next schedule, I was a bit disappointed that there were no particular recommendations, as it might have been outside their service.

ツアー自体は道中の船長さんの島々の解説やバスの運転手さんの解説、水牛車、仲間川クルーズの船頭さんなど皆さん懇切丁寧に説明、ガイドしてくださり楽しく周遊出来ました。
帰港してから次の予定までの時間が空いた時の時間潰しをカウンターの方に伺っても、サービス外かもしれませんが特に提案が無かったのが残念かなとおもいました。

I couldn't see the mangrove roots due to high tide, but it was nice to take a route I don't usually travel. The water buffalo were really calm and doing their job well. It was great to be back after seven years.

満潮の時間でマングローブの根っこは見れませんでしたが、いつもは通らない航路で良かったです。
水牛は、本当に大人しくしっかり仕事してますね。
７年ぶりでしたが、良かったです。

A tour that efficiently visits the three islands of Iriomote Island, Yufu Island, and Taketomi Island in a short amount of time. The boat is shared with a large tour group, and there are about 70 participants in this tour itself. A system has been established to efficiently handle a large number of tourists. At each location, the guidance is smooth, almost like an assembly line. It may feel a bit impersonal, but I suppose that's within the acceptable range for tourist spots...

I chose a free plan for Taketomi Island without much thought, but it takes about 15 minutes on foot from the port to the town center. I didn't have the energy to go further to places like Kondoi Beach, so I returned to the port. Even if it costs a bit more, I think it's better to have a rental bicycle with a shuttle service from the port to the town center or a bus tour from the start. By the way, there is a rental bicycle available for 600 yen for 2 hours once you reach the town center, but be careful as you can't return it at the port.

Overall, the tour was compact and allowed us to visit the three islands, which was great.

時短で効率的に、西表島、由布島、竹富島の三島をめぐるツアー。
船は大手ツアーと混載、またこのツアー自体も70人くらいの参加。
効率よく大量に観光客をさばくシステムが確立している。
行く場所行く場所で流れ作業のごとくスムーズに案内される。
少し味気ないが、まあ観光地あるあるで許容範囲か…

竹富島は、よくわからずフリープランにしたが、船着場から中心地までは徒歩15分はかかる。そこからさらにコンドイ浜等に行く体力もなく、船着場にトンボ帰りした。
多少お金がかかってもこの島ははじめから、船着場から中心地まで車の送迎があるレンタサイクルか、バス観光がベターだと思う。ちなみに、中心部まで行くと2時間600円のレンタサイクルはあるが、船着場での乗り捨てが出来ないので要注意。

ツアー自体はコンパクトに三島周れて良かった。

I'm glad I was able to see stars that are usually not visible.
Paddling through the dark mangroves in a canoe, I was able to experience a magical world, and it was great to see the bioluminescent plankton as well.
Additionally, the guide's explanations were clear and thorough, which I highly recommend.

普段見られない星が、見られて良かったです。
暗闇のマングローブを､カヌーで進み、幻想的な世界、夜光虫も見られ良かったです。
また、ガイドさんの説明が、分かりやすく丁寧でおすすめです。

Departing from Ishigaki Port, I enjoyed the beautiful scenery of mangroves while listening to the fun explanations from our guide on Iriomote Island. I saw rare butterflies and rode a water buffalo across the sea. At that moment, the young man handling the water buffalo played the sanshin and sang, which was moving. The houses on Taketomi Island were incredibly beautiful structures. I was strolling around the island on foot, but I was sticky with sweat from my pants and shirt. I recommend using a rental bicycle. Next time, I want to visit Hateruma Island, which I haven't been to yet.

石垣港から出航
西表島でガイドさんの楽しい説明を聞きながらマングローブが広がる景色を満喫
珍しいチョウを見たり、水牛に乗って海渡りこの時水牛を扱うお兄さんが三線を弾き歌ってくれたので感動しました。
竹富島の民家は物凄く綺麗な建造物でした。
私は徒歩で島内を散策してたのですがパンツ-シャツ汗でベタベタ
レンタルサイクル利用がお勧めです
次回はまだ行ってない波照間島とかに行ってみたいです。

It was a very windy day, and the boat ride from Ishigaki to Iriomote was extremely bumpy. (This was due to the weather, and not because of any issues with the tour!) It felt like being on a roller coaster, and even though I took motion sickness medication beforehand, it was quite tough. There were quite a few screams echoing inside the boat.

After a challenging journey, we finally arrived at Iriomote Island, but I felt unwell for a while. In my case, I had to take a mangrove cruise right away, which made me fearful of being on another boat, but this one was stable and well-ventilated, so I was okay.

After that, I was able to enjoy the tour smoothly!

I was very worried about the return trip to Taketomi Island, but the wind calmed down, and the boat was less rocky, so it was fine.

On Taketomi Island, I had chosen a free walk option because the bus tours were fully booked at the time of reservation, but it was a hot day, making walking quite difficult. We walked to the center, but my child got tired, and we didn't feel like walking to the beach, so we turned back and returned.

During the hot season, if you're good with the heat, renting a bicycle might be a good option, but there are quite a few hills, so that could also be tough.

風の強い日だった為、石垣～西表までの船がもの凄い揺れでした。
(※天候のせいであって、ツアーが悪いわけではありません！)
ジェットコースターに乗っている様で、酔い止めを飲んでから乗ったにも関わらず、かなり辛かったです。
船の中で結構悲鳴が響いていました。

やっとの思いで西表島に着いて、しばらく具合が悪く、私の場合はすぐにマングローブの遊覧船だったので、また船かと恐怖でしたが、こちらは揺れずに、風通しも良い船だったので、大丈夫でした。

その後は順調にツアーを楽しめました！

帰りの竹富島までの移動がとても心配でしたが、風が落ち着いて、船の揺れも少なくて、大丈夫でした。

竹富島では、予約時にはバスツアーがもういっぱいで、フリーウォークを選択しましたが、暑い日だったので歩くのが大変でした。
中心部まで歩きましたが、子供が疲れてしまい、ビーチ等まで歩く気が起きずに、そのまま引き返して帰りました。

暑い季節は、暑さに強い方はレンタサイクルでもいいかもしれませんが、坂道多めなので、それも辛いかもしれません。

The mangrove tour was fascinating. We were able to observe the roots well at low tide. I've heard that the characteristic roots of the mangroves are not visible at high tide, so I think participating on a day when low tide occurs from the morning to noon would be more enjoyable. The ox cart on Yubu Island was peaceful, and it truly looked like a slow-life scene straight out of a guidebook. I didn't have high expectations for the lunch bento since it was part of the tour, but it was very delicious, featuring local ingredients. The glass-bottom boat tour in Taketomi Island was great; the captain was very knowledgeable about where to find fish, and we were able to see a lot of tropical fish, which made my elementary school-aged child very happy.

マングローブツアーが興味深いです。ちょうど干潮のタイミングで、根っ子がよく観察できました。満潮だとマングローブの特徴の根っ子が見えないそうなので、午前中からお昼にかけて干潮になる日に参加した方がより楽しめると思います。由布島の牛車も長閑で、まさにガイドブックで見るスローライフの景色そのものでした。昼食の弁当はツアーなのであまり期待していませんでしたが、地元の食材を使った品々でとても美味しかったです。竹富島のグラスボートは船長さんが魚がいるポイントを熟知していらっしゃって熱帯魚を沢山見ることができ、小学生の子供も大喜びでした。

It was a highly satisfying tour that allowed us to efficiently visit three islands. I participated on a slightly cloudy day, but it was not too hot, making it a perfect temperature for strolling around.

３つの島を効率よく巡ることができて、とても満足度の高いツアーでした。少し薄曇りの日に参加しましたが、暑すぎず、散策にはちょうど良い気温でした。

It was in the order of Ishigaki > Iriomote > Yufu > Taketomi!
On Iriomote, not only did we take a boat, but the bus driver also guided us during the ride, and we got to hear various stories.
In Taketomi, I chose to do a free walk, but my legs were completely exhausted, so I ended up renting a bicycle on-site.
I felt it might have been better to have that arranged from the start.

石垣〉西表〉由布〉竹富〉石垣の順でした！
西表では船はもちろん、バス移動の間も運転手さんがガイドしてくださり、色んなお話しが聞けました。
竹富ではフリーウォークを選択しましたが、足が疲れ切っていたので、結局現地でレンタサイクルを借りました。
最初からつけといてもいいかも？と感じました。

It was a short trip, but I was able to efficiently visit the highlights of Iriomote Island, Yufu Island, and Taketomi Island from the morning, and return to Ishigaki Island before the evening, making good use of my time.

短い旅行でしたが朝から西表島・由布島・竹富島の見どころを効率的に回り、夕方前には石垣島に戻れるので時間を有効に使えました。

It was a packed and fulfilling tour. The sightseeing boat and the water buffalo cart were experiences I wouldn't normally have, so it became a wonderful memory!

The weather was cloudy, but for this tour, cloudy weather is actually better. If it were sunny, it would be hot and tiring.

盛りだくさんで、1日が充実したツアーでした。 遊覧船も、水牛車も、普段は経験出来ないので、すごくいい思い出になりました!

天気は曇りでしたが、このツアーに参加するなら、曇がいいですね。 晴れだと暑くて疲れちゃいます。

I was worried about the rain, but there was no rain and it was cloudy, so it might have been just right. It was my first experience with water buffalo, and their cries were cute.

雨が心配でしたが
雨もなく、曇りだったので
ちょうど良かったかもしれません。
水牛も初めての体験だったのと
鳴き声も
かわいいかったです。

This was a recommended tour for my first trip to the Yaeyama Islands. I was glad to be able to visit three islands in one day.

The ferry to the remote islands is worth the extra 500 yen for the premium seat, and I highly recommend it.

I rented a bicycle on Taketomi Island, and that was a great choice as well.

初めての八重山諸島の旅にはおすすめなツアーでした。
一日で3島を巡る事ができてよかったです。

離島への船は、プレミアムシートをプラス500円払ってでも価値がありおすすめです。

竹富島ではレンタルサイクルをしましたが、それも正解でした。

It was a windy day, but I was able to ride with the elderly sea grandfather. I also spent time with Ichiro and Rui. I felt that each of them had their own personality and acted differently. It was a very good experience.

風の強い日でしたが、お年寄りの海おじいさんに乗せてもらいました。その他に一郎君やルイ君など。それぞれに個性があり、行動も異なることを感じました。とても良い体験をしました。

The tour was well-organized and very enjoyable. I had some concerns about participating in the tour as a pregnant woman in her stable period, but I was able to relax and fully enjoy it. The highlight for me was riding the water buffalo cart, which I had always dreamed of doing.

ツアーに無駄がなく、とても楽しめました。
安定期の妊婦でのツアー参加に少し不安はありましたが、のんびりと満喫できました。
憧れの水牛車に乗れたのが1番嬉しかったです。

I joined this tour because I wanted to ride a water buffalo cart. It's efficient since you can visit three islands in one day. There was enough time on Iriomote Island and Yufu Island, but I was a bit disappointed that there wasn't much time on Taketomi Island. The water buffalo cart ride I was looking forward to was very pleasant.

水牛車に乗りたくて参加しました。
1日で3島まわれるので効率が良いです。
西表島と由布島には時間的ゆとりがありましたが、竹富島はあまり余裕がなかったのだけが残念です。
楽しみにしていた水牛車はとても気持ちが良かったです。

The last time I visited, I went river rafting on a leisure boat, so this time I wanted to do something with more activities, which is why I chose this tour.

There was a discrepancy between the meeting time listed on the voucher at the time of booking and the time I was told over the phone the day before. This required me to cancel and rebook the boat I had reserved the night before, which was a frustrating start. I was told that the schedule was based on the boats from Yaeyama Tourism, but that information wasn’t written anywhere, and I had no idea.

As for the activities, we did canoeing on both Ishigaki Island and Iriomote Island, and the water clarity was definitely better on Iriomote Island. Despite it being a bit hot, I enjoyed it comfortably.

The snorkeling at Barasu Island was canceled due to rough seas, and in the afternoon, we were switched to a tour of Yubu Island. Since Yubu Island has such beautiful nature, I wish they would minimize the number of signs and plates to show the scenery as it is.

I exchanged LINE information with the tour staff because they said they would send photos, but in the end, I never received any photos. I wonder what that was all about. I would like to visit Iriomote Island again if I have the chance, but the tour left me feeling a bit unsettled.

以前訪れた際はレジャーボートで川下りをしたので、今回はもっとアクティビティ度が高いことがしたく、このツアーを選びました。
予約時のバウチャーに載っていた集合時間と前日電話で言われた時間が異なっていて、事前に予約していた船を前日夜にキャンセルと再予約が必要になり、いきなり出鼻を挫かれるスタートでした。八重山観光の船を基準にスケジュール組んでるからと言われましたが、そんなことどこにも書いてないし知らんし。。

肝心のアクティビティは、今回石垣島と西表島の両方でカヌーをしましたが、水のキレイ度が断然西表島の方が良く、少し暑いくらいのなか、気持ちよく楽しめました。

バラス島のシュノーケリングは海が荒れているため中止と前日に連絡があり、午後からは由布島観光に振替えました。由布島はせっかくの自然なのだから、案内のプレートや看板は極力減らしてそのままの景色を見せて欲しいなと思ってしまいました。

ツアーのスタッフの方が写真を送るからとLINE交換したのですが、結局写真は届くことはなく、あれはなんだったんだ。。
西表島は機会があれはまた行きたいですが、ツアーはちょいちょいもやもやする内容でした。

The day I participated, the weather wasn't good and I couldn't see the stars, but I was able to see six coconut crabs. We got out of the car at the end of a dark road and, relying on the light on our heads, we ventured into the dark forest, feeling a bit scared of the darkness and insects. Within a minute, the guide found a coconut crab. As we continued, the guide mentioned that it was a good start, and every five minutes or so, we encountered more coconut crabs and large hermit crabs about the size of a finger (which are also a natural monument). Later, we even came across a group of hermit crabs (which was a bit scary).

Along the way, we also spotted a habu snake, which added to the thrill, but neither the habu nor the coconut crabs seemed aggressive towards us. Following the guide's instructions and moving calmly made for a reassuring tour. I hope to see the stars next time; while not everything went as expected, I thought that participating leisurely might lead to unexpected enjoyment.

私が参加した日は天気が良くなくて
星は見えなかったのですが、ヤシガニを6匹も見ることができました。
真っ暗な道の突き当たりで車を降りて、頭につけたライトを頼りに真っ暗な森の中を暗闇や虫にビビりながら踏み込んでいくと、一分もしないうちにガイドさんがヤシガニを見つけました。
幸先良いですよ〜とのお話の中、更に突き進むと
５分おきくらいにヤシガニや、指の長さくらいの大きなヤドカリ（おかやどかり？　こちらも天然記念物とのこと）に会うことができました。その後、ヤドカリの集団にも出会えました（それがちょっと怖かったです）。
途中ハブも見つかり、スリリングな感じでしたが、ハブもヤシガニも人に向かってくるような感じはありませんでした。
ガイドさんのいうことを聞いて、落ち着いて動けば安心できるツアーでした。
今度は星が見れたらいいなーと、全て期待通りにはなりませんが、次へ楽しみとしてのんびり参加すると意外楽しめるのかなと思いました。

I felt the spirit of Okinawa that connects to the present, knowing that the crossing by water buffalo cart began with a man who defied the administration.

水牛車での渡りが、行政に刃向かった一人の爺さんから始まったことを知って、今に通じる沖縄の魂を感じた。

I was able to efficiently explore the islands on my first trip to Ishigaki Island. It was great to stop at Taketomi Island and travel the way we wanted.

初めての石垣島旅行で離島巡りを効率的にできました。竹富島で途中下船して自分たちのやりたい様に旅ができて良かったです。