All Reviews for Sightseeing Tours

I was able to efficiently visit three islands, each with its own unique charm. The transportation was smooth, and the guide's stories were interesting and enjoyable. The Okinawan cuisine for lunch was even more delicious than I had imagined. Overall, it was a fulfilling experience that made me think about which island I would like to visit again next!

3つの島を効率良く巡りながら、それぞれに違う魅力を味わえました。移動はスムーズで、案内の方のお話も興味深く楽しく、沖縄料理の昼食も想像以上においしかったです。全体を楽しんだ上で次はどの島にもう一度来ようかなと思える、充実した内容でした！

I was able to visit Iriomote, Yufu, and Taketomi all at once! Yufu is a very small island, and there wasn't much to do, so I spent my time collecting seashells! The rental bicycles in Taketomi were in such bad shape that my rear end hurt and I was surprised they were on the verge of a flat tire, but now it's a funny story!

西表、由布、竹富といっきにまわれました！
由布はとても小さい島で、することがなかったので、貝がらひろいしてました！
竹富のレンタル自転車がボロボロすぎて、おしりも痛くてパンク寸前でびっくりしましたが、いまでは良い笑い話です

I participated with my younger sister. The content was very good, but the weather was unfortunate, so I give it four stars. I had heard that the weather in January can be bad, so I wasn't too disappointed when it rained, but I think the beaches of Taketomi Island would have been even more wonderful if the weather had been nice. Still, the mangrove tour had a cover on the boat, so we were able to enjoy the sightseeing without getting too wet.

We were able to ride the water buffalo cart twice, and it was fun to cheer on the water buffalo pulling the cart while listening to the sanshin and songs. During the island tour, I noticed that many young people, both locals and non-locals, were working, and it was clear that everyone loves this environment, which made me feel warm inside.

妹と参加しました。内容はとても良かったのですが、お天気が残念だったので星4つです。
1月は天気が悪いと聞いていましたので、雨が降ってもそれほどがっかりしませんでしたが、竹富島のビーチはお天気が良ければもっと素晴らしかったと思います。それでもマングローブ遊覧は船にカバーがかかっていて、ほとんど濡れずに観光できました。
水牛車には2回乗ることができましたが、車を引いてくれる水牛さんを応援し、三線と歌を聴かせていただき楽しかったです。島の観光では地元出身もそうでない方も若者が沢山働いていて、皆この環境が大好きなんだなと伝わってきてこちらも暖かい気持ちになりました。

I was able to efficiently visit Iriomote Island, Yubu Island, and Taketomi Island in one day, and I was very satisfied. The bus driver guide on Iriomote Island was very entertaining. I highly recommend it.

一日で西表島・由布島・竹富島に効率よくまわることができて、大満足でした。西表島のバスの運転手さんのガイドがとても面白かったです。おすすめです。

Since the mangroves follow the same route for both the outbound and return trips, I was able to see both sides. It was fun listening to the explanations too! You can buy souvenirs on Yufu Island!

マングローブは行きと帰り同じところを通るため両側見ることが出来た。解説も聞いていて楽しかった！お土産は由布島で買えるよ！

A luxurious trip visiting three islands in one day. It was a solo journey, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. The driver on Iriomote Island was the best! The guiding while driving was absolutely wonderful! I was also able to rent a bicycle on Taketomi Island that day, so I spent my time efficiently. The lunch that included a meal was delicious as well.

1日で3島巡り。贅沢な旅でした。ひとり旅でしたが、大変満喫できました。
西表島のパスドライバーさん、最高！運転しながらのガイドが素晴らしすぎた！
竹富島でも当日自転車が借りられたので、時間を無駄なく過ごせました。
お昼つきのランチも美味しかったです。

I was already at maximum fatigue from participating in Pipi's tour during the day, but I was grateful that Kokoro-chan and Koma-chan frequently checked on my condition, asking if I could still walk and if I was okay.

It seems that during winter, you don't encounter many creatures, which was a bit disappointing, but I was still happy to find a frog.

The jungle was more intense than I expected, and when I was told right at the start, "Okay, let's go in here," I thought, "Huh? Here?" However, I quickly got used to it, and it was fun searching for creatures with a light in one hand.

日中もpipiさんのツアーに参加していたので疲労MAXでしたが、こころちゃんとこまちゃんのお二人が、まだ歩けますか？大丈夫ですか？と私の状態をこまめに確認しながら進めてくださりありがたかったです。
冬場は生き物にあまり遭遇できないらしく、ちょっと残念ではありましたが、カエルを見つけただけでも嬉しかったです。
思ってたよりガチジャングルで、スタート直後｢じゃあここを入っていきます｣って言われたときは｢え？ここ？｣と思いましたが、すぐに慣れ、ライト片手に生き物を探すのは楽しかったです。

The guide was a friendly person and taught us a lot of interesting facts about mangroves. It was all new information for me, and I learned a lot. I was concerned about the cold weather in January, but on the day of the tour, the weather was great, and the breeze in the mangroves was gentle, making it very pleasant.

ガイドのお兄さんが気さくな方で
マングローブの豆知識をたくさん教えてくれました
初めて聞く知識ばかりでとても勉強になりました
1月で寒さや天気を懸念していましたが
当日はとても天気もよく、マングローブの中は風も緩やかで
とても心地よかったです

This time, I was taken care of by Matt-chan on the tour. During the car ride, I was able to hear various stories about the history and nature of Iriomote Island, which deepened my understanding and allowed me to enjoy the sightseeing even more.

In the morning, we went to Yubu Island. We traveled back and forth by water buffalo. I learned that water buffalo hardly sweat, so there was no animal smell at all. They were smart, gentle, and incredibly cute. They were even cuter than I expected, and I ended up buying a lot of water buffalo merchandise at the souvenir shop on Yubu Island.

For lunch, we ate at a restaurant recommended by Matt-chan, and in the afternoon, we enjoyed a mangrove canoe experience. They took tour photos with the mangroves in the background. The canoe did get my backside wet, but I was able to take a shower at the end. Since it was winter, the water was a bit cold, but as long as I wore a long-sleeved shirt, I didn't feel cold even with the wind blowing. Surrounded by the wide river and mangroves, I felt the pleasant breeze and negative ions, fully enjoying the great outdoors. It was the best!

今回、担当のまっちゃんさんにツアーでお世話になりました。車の移動中には西表島の歴史や自然についてのお話をいろいろ聞けて、理解が深まりより西表島観光を楽しむことがでしました。

午前は由布島へ。水牛で往復しました。水牛は汗をほぼかかないそうで、全く獣臭がなくて賢くて穏やかでとっても可愛かったです。
思っていたより可愛すぎて、由布島のお土産屋さんで沢山水牛グッズを買ってしてしまいました。

お昼には、まっちゃんさんおすすめのご飯屋さんで昼食をとり、午後からはマングローブカヌーを楽しみました。
マングローブを背景にツアー写真を撮ってくださいました。カヌーはお尻がぬれますが、最後にシャワーを浴びれました。冬なので少し水は冷たいですが、長袖を1枚着ていれば風が吹いても寒くなかったです。
マングローブに囲まれた広い川の真ん中で心地よい風やマイナスイオンを感じ、大自然を満喫できました。最高でした。

You can efficiently visit places like Yufuin Island, which are difficult to access on your own, without wasting time. I did a preliminary visit on this tour and then spent a relaxing day on Taketomi Island the next day.

自力では行きにくい由布島なども無駄なく非常に効率よく廻れます。このツアーで下見をして、翌日竹富島でゆっくり一日過ごしました。

I was able to experience the extraordinary by riding a water buffalo cart and seeing the mangroves that can only be found on Iriomote Island. I had a relaxing and enjoyable time.

水牛車に乗ったり、西表島でしか見られないマングローブを見たり、非日常が体験出来ました。
ゆっくりのんびり、楽しくすごせました。

A one-year-old calf was happily playing with the water buffalo. A young elementary school boy got stuck in the mangroves. The lunch buffet was enjoyed by the older kids, but it might be a good idea to bring something for the little ones aged 0-3.

水牛に一才の末の子が喜んでいました。
小学生の男の子にマングローブ刺さります。
お昼ご飯のバイキングは上の子たちは食べでしたが、小さい0-3歳くらいの子は何か持参した方がいいかもです。

Everything is arranged for you, so it's easy. It's a great tour for first-timers. The premium seats on the boat are an additional 500 yen, but since the seats are completely different, it would be fine to use them if the regular seats are crowded.

すべて段取りしていただけるので楽です。初めての方には良いツアーです。
船のプレミアムシートは＋500円ですが、シートがぜんぜん違うので普通席が混みあっている場合は利用しても良いでしょう。

I had a really great time. There were so many places I wanted to see, and I felt like there wasn't enough time, so I would love to join this tour again. It was packed with highlights. Riding the water buffalo three times was truly wonderful. I'm glad I chose this tour.

本当に楽しかった。時間が足りなくてみたい所あったので、またこのツアーに参加したいと思うほど盛りだくさんでカナリ見所全て詰まっていた。水牛に3回乗れたのは本当に良かった。このツアーを選んで良かった

Iriomote Island's mangroves were amazing. I was also able to visit Yubu Island, and Taketomi Island was comfortable for sightseeing with moderate temperatures, unlike in summer.

西表島マングローブ最高でした。
由布島にも行けて
竹富島も夏とは違い気温も適度で観光しやすかったです。

Iriomote, Yufu, and Taketomi had a warm climate and wonderful weather, making it a fantastic island-hopping experience. It was a great experience to leisurely explore the islands by water buffalo cart, which I had longed to do. I learned from the guide that water buffalo are gentle animals with intelligent personalities. I definitely want to travel to the Okinawan islands again.

西表　由布　竹富　気候は暖かくお天気も良くて素晴らしい三島巡りでした。
念願だった水牛車でゆったりと島巡りをしたのはとても良い経験になりました。
水牛が穏やかな性格で頭が良い動物だとガイドの方に教えて頂きました。
また　沖縄の島へ旅行したいと思いました。

Since we were in a small group, it was great to proceed while carefully observing our surroundings. Perhaps due to the season, the number of animals we encountered was honestly on the lower side, but I was very happy to finally meet the coconut crab, which I had longed to see. On the other hand, during the moments when we were trying to spot animals, there were more guests than instructors, which sometimes made me feel a bit lacking in knowledge. However, the staff maintained a pleasant atmosphere throughout, and their explanations were thorough, making it an overall enjoyable and relaxed night tour.

少人数グループで行動するスタイルだったので、周囲をじっくり観察しながら進めたのが良かったです。季節柄なのか、出会える動物の数は正直少なめでしたが、念願だったヤシガニに会えたのはとても嬉しい体験でした。一方で、動物を見つける場面ではインストラクターよりお客側の方が多く、やや知見不足を感じることもありました。ただ、スタッフの雰囲気は終始よく、説明も丁寧で、全体としては和やかで楽しく参加できるナイトツアーでした。

I was picked up at the hotel.
We were able to board the ferry without much waiting after arriving at the terminal.
Once we arrived at Iriomote Island, we could immediately take a boat to the mangrove forest, and when we finished, a bus was waiting to take us to the next destination...
Everything went smoothly without any unnecessary waiting time, which I thought was great.
Although the weather wasn't very good, I had a lot of fun.

ホテルまでお迎えに来てもらいました
フェリーターミナル到着から乗船までさほど待つことなく乗船できました。
西表島に着いたらすぐ船でマングローブ林にいくことができ、終わったらバスが待っていて次のところに。。。
というふうに滞ることなく、無駄な待ち時間がなく過ごすことができたのでよかったと思います
天気があまりよくなかったのですがとても楽しめました

I enjoyed an island-hopping tour from Ishigaki Island to Iriomote, Yubu, and Taketomi Island. We explored the mangroves by boat, rode water buffalo, and were soothed by the sounds of the island's shamisen against the beautiful sea. We had a lunch buffet, and on Taketomi Island, we rented electric bicycles (which I really got into). I was worried about being able to ride them since I'm in my mid-50s and there are many hills, but it was so much fun to ride with the wind. I zipped around the island with my daughter, who is in her 20s.

体験ツアーで、石垣島→西表→湯布→竹富島と島めぐりを楽しめました。マングローブを遊船して、水牛に乗り島三味線の音が響き美しい海に癒されました。ランチヴィッフェを食べ、竹富島では電動自転車をお借りました（これがハマりました）50代半ばで坂道が多いので乗れるか心配だったのですが、風をきって走る楽しさ。20代の娘と一緒にスーイスーイと島をぐるっと周りました。

There is plenty of free time. I think it's a good opportunity since you might not have many chances to experience water buffalo. For those who have been to Amami, the mangroves might feel a bit lacking.

自由時間多めです。
水牛はあまり体験できないと思いますので、良い機会だと思います。
マングローブは奄美行ったことあるかたは物足りないかもしれません。

The lunch was delicious. However, it was disappointing since it wasn't tasty, and I would like to see some other measures taken. It was a shame to go there for nothing.

昼食が、美味しくかなったです。
せっかくの昼食でしたが、美味しくなく何か別の対策をほどこしてもらいたい。
せっかく行って残念でした。

I stayed on Iriomote Island and wanted to experience mangrove canoeing in the great outdoors, so I made a reservation. On the day of the experience, the weather was cloudy and the wind was quite strong, but the guide led us with a sense of adventure, which made for a truly memorable and exhilarating canoe experience (laughs).

In addition to canoeing, I also got to experience jungle trekking, which was a lot of fun! The guide was cheerful and provided detailed explanations about rare plants and natural monuments, allowing us to have a fulfilling time. They also took plenty of photos for us!

Due to the bad weather, I appreciated that they allowed for same-day cancellations considering the ferry operation status. I personally felt that this level of responsiveness was very reliable.

Thank you, Mr. Kenken, for the wonderful memories on Iriomote Island!

西表島に宿泊し、大自然の中でマグローブカヌーを体験したく、予約させていただきました。当日は曇り、風も強めというコンディションでしたが逆にアドベンチャー感がありますよ〜とガイドさんにリードしていただき、本当に思い出に残る激しいカヌー体験でした(笑)
また、カヌーだけでなく、ジャングルトレッキングも体験させていただき、大変楽しかったです！ガイドさんも明るく、珍しい植物や天然記念物も丁寧にご説明いただき、充実した時間を過ごせました。写真もたくさん撮ってくれます！
今回は悪天候のため、フェリーの運行状況も踏まえて当日キャンセルもできるということだったので、そのような対応もしていただけるのはしっかりしているなと個人的に感じました。
けんけん先生、西表島の楽しい思い出をありがとうございました！

I participated at a great discount with the early bird offer, and it was an amazing tour filled with rich content! The mangroves of Iriomote, the water buffalo cart on Yufu Island, the beautiful scenery of Taketomi Island—everything great about the Yaeyama Islands was packed into this experience, and I enjoyed it all day long. The lunch was delicious, the transportation was smooth, and it turned out to be the perfect holiday. Thank you to all the staff for a wonderful time! I definitely want to use your services again!

早割でお得に参加させていただきましたが、内容の濃い最高のツアーでした！ 西表のマングローブ、由布島の水牛車、竹富島の美しい景色と、八重山の良いところが全部詰まっていて、1日中楽しめました。 お昼ご飯も美味しく、移動もスムーズで、最高の休日になりました。スタッフの皆様、楽しい時間をありがとうございました。またぜひ利用したいです！

You can efficiently visit the three islands. It's a very well-planned tour. I think the key point is how to use the free time on Taketomi Island. I was unsure whether to use a bicycle, but in the end, I decided to walk. It took about 20 minutes to stroll from the port to the village. Along the way, I enjoyed seeing blue papayas growing by the roadside and the competition between the cows and crows for food—sights that you would miss if you were on a bus or bicycle, which made it fun.

3島を効率よく廻ることができます。とてもよく練られたツアーです。やはり竹富島のフリーの時間をどう使うかがポイントになると思います。自転車を使うかどうか迷いましたが、結局歩くことにしました。港から集落までブラブラ歩きましたが、20分くらいでした。集落への道中、道端に生えている青パパイヤや、放牧牛とカラスの餌の奪い合いなど、バスや自転車では通り過ぎてしまう光景も見られ、楽しかったです。

I was taken to the mangroves of Urauchi River. It was my first time canoeing, and it was really fun. The scenery was surrounded by nature, and the mangroves were very beautiful. Walking through the mangrove forest made me feel like I was in a Studio Ghibli film. The guide took a lot of pictures and provided plenty of explanations. I'm glad I was able to participate on a nice day. It was such an enjoyable experience that I would love to join again.

浦内川マングローブに連れて行って貰いました。カヌー初めてで面白かったです。景色は大自然に囲まれてマングローブがとても美しく、マングローブ林の中の散策もジブリの気分になれました。ガイドさんは写真もたくさん撮ってくれましたし、説明もたくさんしてくれました。天気が良かった日に参加できてよかったです。また参加したいくらい楽しい経験ができました。

I originally booked a plan that included a mangrove canoe, snorkeling, and Yubu Island, but I was informed the day before that snorkeling was not possible due to bad weather and that I could change to a plan that included canyoning. I knew that snorkeling might be difficult at this time of year, so I decided to stick with the canoe and Yubu Island (the plan including Yubu Island was a bit cheaper).

On the day of the trip, the Uehara route was canceled, so I appreciated the detailed instructions for an alternative route. In my case, there was transportation not only to Ohara Port but also to Uehara Port on the way back.

Both the canoeing and Yubu Island met my expectations! It seems that the canoe route changes depending on the conditions, but the route was wider than I expected. If we could have gone down the narrower route that another team was taking, it might have felt more adventurous and fun!

Yubu Island is small, but surprisingly has a lot to see, so I ended up cutting it close on time while enjoying some gelato. The squid ink yakisoba and fried rice for lunch that you recommended were delicious too! Thank you, Macchan!

元々マングローブカヌー＋シュノーケル＋由布島のプランを予約していましたが、前日に天候不良のためシュノーケルが不可であること、キャニオニングを含むプランへの変更が可能であることのご連絡をいただきました。元々時期的にシュノーケリングは難しい可能性が高いとはわかっていたのでそのままカヌー＋由布島にしました(由布島を含むプランだと少し安くなります)
当日は上原航路が欠航だったので、代替ルートを丁寧に教えていただき助かりました。私の時は帰りは大原港だけではなく上原港への送迎もありました。
カヌーも由布島も期待通りでした！
カヌーは荒れ具合によってルートが変わるようですが、思ったより広いルートだったのでもう一つのチームが進んでいた細いルートに行けたらもっと冒険感があって楽しかったかも…！
由布島は小さい島ですが意外と見所あるので、ジェラートを食べてゆっくりすると結構時間ギリギリでした
教えていただいたランチのいかすみ焼きそば、チャーハンも美味しかったです！
まっちゃんありがとうございます〜！

We efficiently circled the island while listening to the lively talk of our bus guide. The sea was very beautiful, and the lunch was delicious, making it a rare and valuable experience. If it's your first time visiting Ishigaki Island, it might be a good idea to join this tour to learn more about the island.

バスガイドさんの軽快なトークを聴きながら、島を効率よく1周回りました。海はとても綺麗で、昼ごはんもとても美味しくてなかなかできない貴重な体験でした。初めて石垣島に来られた方は、石垣島のことを知るためにも参加されたらいいかも。

The explanation of the mangroves was excellent. The stories about clams and mangrove trees were also fascinating. The timing was just right.

マングローブの説明は最高でした
しじみ、ヒルギのお話も興味深かったです
時間のタイミングもちょうど良かったです

This time, we went to Iriomote Island and Yufu Island. After arriving at Iriomote Island, we took a mangrove cruise up the Nakama River. The captain and guide's stories were incredibly fun. After getting off the boat, we moved by bus. The bus driver was also a lot of fun. The driver's stories might have been the most enjoyable part! 😁 We headed to Yufu Island by water buffalo. Interestingly, a German woman was the water buffalo handler. 😊

今回は西表島と由布島へ。
西表島に到着後、マングローブ遊覧船にて仲間川の上流に行きました。船長兼ガイドさんの話がめちゃくちゃ楽しかったです。下船後、バスにて移動します。このバスの運転手さんがめちゃくちゃ楽しい。運転手さんの話が一番楽しかったかも😁由布島へ🏝️は水牛にて向います。何とドイツ🇩🇪人の女性の方が水牛使いでした😊

During the contact the day before, I was told that due to bad weather, we wouldn't be able to land on Barasu Island, which made me feel disappointed and I thought our plans might fall through. However, they provided an alternative plan, and I was able to enjoy the day without any issues!

We started with a tour of Yufu Island. We were picked up by bus from the port, and the staff smoothly guided us to the water buffalo cart, allowing us to board quickly. We walked around the island, and even after taking our time to go all the way around, we had plenty of time to spare.

After returning to the port for lunch, I noticed that not many shops were open, and before I knew it, everyone ended up at the same place, which was quite funny! We had enough time to enjoy our lunch.

In the afternoon, the canoeing was enjoyable and not difficult at all, even for beginners and women. However, it might be a bit lacking for those who prefer a more intense experience. Along the way, we were taken to a small waterfall-like spot where we could take photos. They also captured moments of us paddling and the scenery, which they later sent to us, making for a nice keepsake that I was really happy about.

Thank you very much! I would love to participate again! Next time, I want to visit Barasu Island.

前日の連絡時、天候不良でバラス島へ上陸ができないと言われ、残念な気持ちになり予定がなくなってしまうかと思いましたが、代替え案をくださり、無事、楽しむことができました！
はじめに由布島観光を行いました。
港からバスで送迎してもらい、水牛車乗車まで係の方がスムーズに案内をしてくださり、すぐに乗車でき渡れました。
島内は歩いて回りましたが、ゆっくりぐるっと一周しても時間に余裕がありました。
港に戻りお昼休憩、あまりお店が開店しておらず、気づいたら皆さん同じお店に居ました笑ランチを楽しむには充分な時間がありました。
午後からのカヌーは初心者や女性でも難なく楽しめ難しくなかったです。ただがっつり派には物足りないかも？
途中歩いてちょっとした滝みたいなところにも連れて行ってもらい、写真も撮影していただきました。
漕いでるところや風景も撮影してもらえ、後ほど送ってくださり、記念にもなり嬉しかったです。
ありがとうございました。
また参加したいと思いました！
次回はバラス島へ行ってみたいです。