All Reviews for Sightseeing Tours

I was taken on a tour despite the possibility that we might not see many animals. In fact, I discovered many endemic species and was truly moved! Thank you very much! I had a great time!

あまり生物が見られないかも知れないという中、ツアーに連れていって下さいました。実際、沢山の固有種を発見し、感動しました！本当にありがとうございました！とても楽しませていただきました！

I wanted to experience activities on Iriomote Island and also go snorkeling at Barasu Island, so I made a reservation here. Unfortunately, due to bad weather, the activities at Barasu Island were canceled, but I was able to choose between a full-day cancellation, a half-day cancellation, sightseeing, or other activities.

I received the cancellation notice around 1 PM the day before (I was delayed in returning the call due to my own circumstances), but they made the decision early, so I was able to spend my time without worry. Since it was a trip during the New Year holidays, I was informed that restaurants and supermarkets around the meeting point at the port would be closed, and that there might not be any bento available at the supermarket during the New Year. This valuable information allowed me to purchase a bento at a supermarket that was open that day.

We did canyoning in the morning and mangrove canoeing in the afternoon. The guide was incredibly knowledgeable, to the point that you wouldn't believe they were a newcomer.

We were able to take a shower after each activity, which warmed us up.

They provide marine shoes, but you will need to return them after arrival and switch to your own footwear, so I think it would be good to have flip-flops or something that can get wet. They took a lot of great photos for us, which were wonderful and ones we couldn't have taken ourselves. (The photos can be sent via LINE.)

There are plenty of other activities available, so I want to go back to Iriomote Island! I would like to request PIPI again! This is a fantastic shop that I can recommend to everyone!

西表島のアクティビティを体験したい、尚且つバラス島でシュノーケリングがしたくてこちらを申し込みました。
結果は天候不良の為、バラス島でのアクティビティは中止になりましたが、1日キャンセルか半日キャンセル、観光、別のアクティビティを選ぶことができました。

中止の連絡は前日の13時頃に連絡があり（こちらの都合で折り返しの連絡は遅くなりました）、早めに判断してくださったので不安なく過ごせました。年末年始の旅行だったので、集合場所の港周辺の飲食店やスーパーが閉まっていること、スーパーでは年始はお弁当は販売していないかも・・という貴重な情報も教えていただけたので、その日のうちに営業しているスーパーでお弁当を購入することができました。

私たちは午前キャニオニング、午後マングローブカヌーでした。
ガイドさんは移住者とは思えないぐらいに知識が豊富な方でした。

アクティビティ毎にシャワーを浴びることができ、体が温まりました。

マリンシューズは貸してもらえますが、到着後返却して自分の履物に履き替えることになるので、濡れてもいいビーサンなどがあるといいと思いました。
写真も沢山撮ってもらえて、自分たちでは撮れない素敵な写真ばかりでした。（写真はLINEに送ってもらえます）

他のアクティビティも豊富なので、また西表島に行きたい！PIPIさんでお願いしたい！みなさんにご紹介できるはなまるなショップさんです。

I participated in a tour on December 31. In many tours I've been on, there is usually one guide who leads from start to finish, but in this tour, it felt like the guests were moving around as if being passed along to different guides for each segment, such as gathering, moving, and participating. The coordination was quite good, and there were few issues. However, that doesn't mean there were no problems at all. While the location of the dining venue was indicated, there were times when I didn't know where to go inside. Additionally, depending on the guide, there were moments when I felt a lack of enthusiasm. Overall, there were few difficulties, and I enjoyed myself, but I believe it can't compare to a tour where one guide is responsible for entertaining the participants from start to finish.

12月31日にツアー参加しました。
今までの多くのツアーでは一人の添乗員が最初から最後まで案内することが多かったのですが、このツアーではツアーの各部、集合、移動、参加など各部の担当添乗員にリレーするかのように客が動いていく感じでした。なかなかの連携で困ることは少なかったです。ですが、困らない事が無かったかというとそういうわけではありませんでした。食事会場の場所は案内されるものの、中のどこに行けばいいかわからないとかありました。また、担当添乗員次第ではやる気がないと感じる場面もありました。
全体的には困ることも少なく、楽しめましたが、一人の添乗員が最初から最後まで参加者を責任持って楽しませるツアーには勝てないと思いました。

Even as beginners in canoeing and trekking, we had a great time. We are very grateful to our guide, Y, who kindly taught us various things and took many photos for us, including our elementary school children. Thank you very much!

カヌーやトレッキング初心者の我々でも楽しめました。
小学生の子供たちにも親切に色々教えて頂いたり、写真をたくさん撮っていただいたガイドのYさんにはとても感謝しております。
ありがとうございました！

A packed day! It was a hard schedule, but we were able to efficiently visit famous tourist spots. Each island had a representative who responded promptly, making it a stress-free day.

1日盛りだくさん！ハードスケジュールでしたが、効率よく有名な観光地を回れました。
各島では担当の方がそれぞれテキパキと対応してくれて、ストレスなしの1日でした。

I had to give up my trip to Ishigaki Island once due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but I challenged myself to try again. I was able to enjoy a leisurely family trip exploring the islands and immersing ourselves in nature. I was surprised at how calm the water buffalo were.

コロナが流行り、一度断念した石垣島旅行
再度チャレンジしました。
離島巡り、家族でのんびり自然を満喫することが
できました。
水牛がとてもおとなしくびっくりしました。

It was great to be able to explore efficiently. I was able to learn about the unique qualities of each island. Additionally, the guides were all very kind. I would recommend this to anyone traveling to Ishigaki Island.

効率的に回れてとても良かったです。それぞれの島の良さを知ることが出来ました。それにガイドさんがみんな親切でした。石垣島に旅する人に薦めたいと思いました。

Due to the Christmas season, the optional tours available at the hotel were already fully booked. I searched and arranged through their website! The tour was a digest version covering two islands, including mangroves, water buffalo, and a local gourmet lunch, and it was very satisfying. It was designed so that even small children and those who are not confident in their physical strength could easily participate, and I had a great time. Thank you!

クリスマスの時期と重なり、ホテルで予約できるオプションツアーはすでにいっぱいでした。
こちらのweb予約で検索し対応して頂きました！
ホテル送迎付きの２島をめぐるダイジェスト版で、マングローブと水牛、島グルメランチとおおよそ網羅されており満足の内容でした。
小さなお子様や体力に自信のない方でも気軽に参加できる内容で、楽しむことが出来ました。
ありがとうございました！

I was able to visit Iriomote Island, Yufu Island, and Taketomi Island! On Taketomi Island, I had planned to take a glass-bottom boat, but it was canceled due to the weather, so I enjoyed sightseeing with water buffalo on both Yufu Island and Taketomi Island. However, on Yufu Island, we toured on the water, while on Taketomi Island, we toured on land with the water buffalo, so I had a great time sightseeing with water buffalo on both islands!

西表島、由布島、竹富島へ行くことができました！竹富島ではグラスボート予定ですが、天候の影響でキャンセルとなってしまい、由布島でも竹富島でも水牛での観光でした。しかし、由布島では水の上を、竹富島では陸の上を水牛で観光でしたので、どちらの島も水牛観光でも楽しめました！！

The tour that efficiently covers the mangrove forest cruise in Iriomote, the ox cart ride to Yubu Island, and the charming star sand beach and ox carts in Taketomi Island was absolutely satisfying. I really felt it was worth going, especially since the weather was just right. I highly recommend it for anyone visiting the Nansei Islands for the first time.

西表でのマングローブの林のクルーズ、牛車で行く由布島、星砂の浜と牛車が魅力的な竹富島を効率的に周れるツアーは大大満足。
ギリギリ天候にも恵まれてほんっとに行って良かったなと思います。初めて南西諸島に行く人には絶対お薦めです。

Our guide, S, was very kind, and we were able to enjoy the experience even with our small children. He always answered the children's simple questions, making it a wonderful experience. I would definitely like to request the same guide next time.

ガイドのSさんが、とても親切で小さな子供連れの私達でも楽しむことができました。
子供たちの素朴な疑問にも常に答えてくれ、とてもいい経験となりました。
次回もぜひ 同じガイドさんにお願いしたいと思いました。

Since you often have the opportunity to ride on boats and there can be swaying due to rain, it's better to have motion sickness medication even if you usually don't get sick! One person felt nauseous and had to drop out, but the staff informed them that they couldn't return immediately.

The weather forecast for Okinawa is unreliable. It's better to have rain gear. There were also people lining up to buy raincoats that looked like they were worth less than 100 yen inside the boat.

船に乗る機会が多いし、雨で揺れることもあるので普段酔わなくても酔い止めあった方が良いです！
1人気持ち悪いと脱落しましたが、すぐには帰れないことをスタッフから言われてました。

沖縄の天気予報あてになりません。
雨具あった方が良いです。
船の中で、見た目が100均以下のカッパ買うために並んでる人もいました。

I was a bit concerned about my physical stamina since I was with my elderly parents, but we used boats, water buffalo carts, and buses, so there were no particular issues. We were able to ride the water buffalo cart twice; the first time we were at the back, and the second time at the front, which was quite enjoyable. Personally, I would have liked a bit more time to explore Yubu Island rather than just the mangrove tour. Overall, I was satisfied with the efficient visit to the three islands. Thank you very much.

高齢の両親と一緒だったので体力的に不安がありましたが、船や水牛車、バスを利用したので特に問題ありませんでした。水牛車も2回乗れて、1回目は最後尾、2回目は最前列と充分楽しめました。
個人的にはマングローブ遊覧より、由布島の散策にもう少し時間が欲しかったです。
効率的に3島巡れて概ね満足です。ありがとうございました。

We used this for our second day of our 4-night, 5-day honeymoon trip! The water buffalo cart and mangrove tour were fun. The schedule was quite tight until we reached Taketomi Island, so we kept our time there free and enjoyed parfaits at a café on the island. By using the tour from morning until evening, it turned into a fulfilling day that will remain a memorable experience for both of us!

新婚旅行4泊5日の2日目の予定として利用させてもらいました！
水牛車、マングローブ遊覧は楽しかったです。
かなり竹富島まではキツキツのスケジュールだったので竹富島での時間はフリーにし、竹富島のカフェでパフェを食べました。
朝から夕方までツアーを利用したことで充実の1日で2人の思い出に残る1日になりました！

I can't believe there are such vehicles in the Reiwa era!
It felt like a throwback in time.
I was able to relax and forget about my busy daily life.
It was a precious experience that I could only have here.

令和の時代にこんな乗り物があるとは！
時代錯誤を感じました。
のんびりゆったりまったりして日頃の忙しい毎日を忘れさせて頂きました。
ここでしか感じ得ない貴重な体験でした。

It seems that about half of 2022 was rainy, but we were blessed with the best weather during October and November! Due to the waves and wind, we couldn't go snorkeling, but instead, the water buffalo cart experience on Yufu Island was amazing! The time spent traveling back and forth on the water buffalo cart, accompanied by the sound of the sanshin, and the beautiful scenery that truly represents the tropics was wonderful! Above all, Gakki from ADVENTURE PiPi was adorable and soothing! Her voice was clear and easy to understand, and there was a nice contrast in her energetic guidance. Thank you for the fun time!

2022年は半分くらい雨の日だったようですが、10.11月の中で最もコンディションが良い晴天に恵まれました！波風のため？シュノーケリングはできませんでしたが、代わりに体験させて頂いた水牛車の由布島は最高でした！三線の音色ともに水牛車で往復する時間や由布島でのこれぞ南国という景観が素晴らしかったです！何よりADVENTURE PiPiのガッキーさんが、可愛くて癒されました！声もよく通って聞き取りやすく、ちゃきちゃきした案内には良いギャップがありました^ ^
楽しい時間をありがとうございました！！

It was great to see the mangrove forests and to ride slowly on a water buffalo cart. However, the weather was rainy, and I wore a raincoat while renting a bicycle, but I still got soaked. If the weather had been nice, it would have been truly amazing.

マングローブの原生林が見れたり、水牛の牛車にゆっくり乗れたのは良かったです。ただ天候が雨でレンタサイクルではカッパを着てましたが、それでもびしょ濡れになりました。天候が良ければ本当に最高でした。

I participated on November 4th. It was a terrible start with heavy rain from the morning, but after that, it was on and off. It seems it had been raining since the beginning of November, so both the sea and the river were muddy, which was very disappointing. The day trip course was good, but it was still quite unfortunate. It was crowded with participants from many tour companies, but we were able to go smoothly without much waiting. A really lucky thing was that for the day trip under the national travel support program, I received a 5,000 yen discount and a 3,000 yen coupon.

11月４日に参加しました。朝から土砂降りでひどいスタートでしたが、それからは降ったりやんだりでした。11月入ってからずっと雨だったらしく、海も川も濁ってとても残念でした。日帰りコースは良かったのですがとても残念でした。沢山のツアー会社の参加者でいっぱいだったのですが、あまり待たずにスムーズにいけました。凄くラッキーなことは、全国旅行支援の日帰り旅行になら一日5000円の割引とクーポンが3000円もらえました。

The weather wasn't great, but I had a good time. I thought it was cheap, especially with the delicious lunch included. I was pleasantly surprised to receive a kind message about being able to use the national travel support. Thank you very much.

天候がいまひとつでしたが、楽しめました。
おいしい昼食も付いて安いと思いました。
丁度全国旅行支援も利用できると思いがけず親切に連絡があり嬉しかったです。ありがとうございました。

It was a day with not very good weather, but they smoothly changed our glass boat plan to the water buffalo plan! The time allocation was reasonable, which was great!

天候があまり良くない日でしたが、グラスボートプランを水牛プランに変更してくれスムーズに行けました！
無理ない時間の配分でよかったです！

The tour bus drivers on Iriomote Island and Taketomi Island were fun and shared various stories, making for a very enjoyable experience. It was a great tour that allowed us to visit the main sightseeing spots in just one day.

西表島や竹富島の観光バスの運転手さんが楽しくていろんなお話をしてくれて、とても楽しく過ごせました。
主だった観光名所を一日で回ることができて、いいツアーでした。

The weather was nice, and the water buffaloes were smart, each with their own personalities, which made it very enjoyable. I would like to participate again when I go island hopping. The other participants also seemed to be having a great time.

天気もよく、水牛さんたちもお利口でそれぞれの性格などもあるようで、とても楽しかったです。
また離島巡りに行く時は、参加したいと思いました。
他の参加者の方たちも楽しんでいる様子でした。

First of all, the starry sky was wonderful. Also, the enthusiasm and information from the cute guide about the flora and fauna of Iriomote Island made the jungle experience so much more enjoyable!

まず、満天の星がよかったです。また、かわいいお姉さんの西表島の動植物に対する熱と情報でジャングルも何倍も楽しめました！

I stayed in Ishigaki Island for two nights and participated on the second day. From the morning pick-up to the transfer back to the hotel, everything was taken care of, and I had a great time. The captain of the mangrove cruise in Iriomote Island was an excellent guide, making it both fun and educational. The weather was great, and it felt like a wonderful summer; it was the best!

石垣島に2泊して2日目に参加しました。朝のお迎えからホテルへの送迎までお任せで楽しませていただきました。西表島マングローブ遊覧船の船長さんの名ガイドで楽しくお勉強ができました。天気も良くて気持ちの良い夏って感じで最高でした。

We moved to Iriomote Island while enjoying the beautiful sea. The mangrove tour was very informative and detailed thanks to our guide, who taught us a lot about mangroves. There was also time to go out on the deck for some photos.

After that, we moved to the water buffalo cart boarding area, and the bus driver was also great at sharing interesting stories about Iriomote Island during the short ride.

I was looking forward to the water buffalo cart ride to Yubu Island. The guide not only provided commentary but also played the sanshin and sang, which added a lovely atmosphere to the experience.

For lunch, we had Okinawan cuisine. They had measures in place for COVID-19, so even though it was a spacious cafeteria-like setting, I felt safe while dining. The food was delicious, and drinks could be ordered on the spot.

Exploring Yubu Island was relaxing, as we interacted with the water buffalo, took commemorative photos, and enjoyed awamori gelato.

It was a very satisfying tour, and I would highly recommend it to many people.

きれいな海を見ながら西表島へ移動。
マングローブ遊覧は、ガイドの方のお話がとても詳しく丁寧で、マングローブについてたくさん教えてもらえます。デッキに出て写真撮影の時間もありました。
そのあと、水牛車乗り場まで移動しましたが、そのバスの運転手の方もお話上手で、短い移動時間で西表島のこと楽しく教えてもらいました。
由布島への移動は楽しみにしていた水牛車。移動中のガイドはもちろんのこと、三線を弾きながら歌を歌ってくれたり風情があってとても良かったです。
ランチは沖縄料理です。コロナ対策もされていたので、広い食堂のような場所でしたが安心して食事できました。美味しかったです。飲み物はその場で注文出来ます。
由布島散策は、水牛との触れ合いや記念写真を撮ったり、泡盛ジェラートを食べたり、ゆっくり過ごせました。
とても満足なツアーでしたので、たくさんの方におすすめしたいです。

I was worried that the bad weather would prevent us from seeing the stars, but the wind cleared the clouds, and we were able to enjoy the best starry sky. The stars in the pitch darkness, the bioluminescent plankton, the fireflies, and the mangroves created a truly magical and wonderful experience.

悪天候で星が見えるか心配していましたが、風で雲が流れて最高の星空をみることができました⭐︎
真っ暗な中の星空、夜光虫、ホタル、マングローブはとても幻想的で素敵な体験をさせていただきました。

It was a very fulfilling tour that allowed us to visit three islands in one day. The staff provided clear and thorough explanations, making it easy to enjoy the tour with peace of mind. I was glad to have various experiences in one day, and the rental bicycles were also a lot of fun!

３つの島を1日で回れてとても充実したツアーでした。　スタッフの方々も丁寧な説明で分かりやすく、安心してツアーを回れました。
いろんな体験が1日できて良かったですし、レンタルサイクルも楽しかったです！

The weather was busy with rain coming and going, but thanks to that, I was able to see a wonderful rainbow three times in one day. Each experience was precious, but I was particularly impressed by the water buffalo cart to Yufujima. I don't think I'll forget that scenery. The guide's songs and stories were also great. My 3-year-old son seemed to have fun and said he wanted to ride the buffalo cart again. It was an emotional day.

雨が降ったり止んだりといそがしい天気でしたが、そのおかげか1日に3回も素晴らしい景色の中の虹を見ることがでしました。どれも貴重な経験でしたが、私は由布島への水牛車がとても印象的でした。あの景色は忘れないと思います。ガイドの方の歌や話も良かったです。3歳の息子も楽しかったようで、牛の車にまた乗りたいと言っていました。感動的な1日になりました。

Iriomote and Yufu were amazing! The lunch in Yufu was delicious.
Taketomi Island had too many people and bicycles, which somewhat ruined the atmosphere, but overall it was a very good tour!

西表、由布は最高でした！由布での昼食も美味しかったです。
竹富島は人や自転車が多すぎて雰囲気台無し感はありましたが、全体的に見てとても良いツアーでした！

I booked a tour for one day during my 4-night, 5-day trip when the weather was clear. At first, I thought I would plan it myself instead of joining a tour, but I was completely wrong. I'm glad I signed up for the tour. It was very efficient to visit three islands, and the guidance was accurate and wonderful. On Taketomi Island, I was able to explore freely by renting a bicycle. The return boat was extended to 5 PM, allowing me to fully enjoy my time there. Since the stay on Yubu Island is relatively short, it might be a good idea to decide in advance where to go. Overall, it was the best tour, and I highly recommend participating if you visit Ishigaki Island.

4泊5日の旅行のうち、快晴の1日を選んでツアー申し込み。
最初はツアーじゃなく自分で計画していこうと思っていたがとんでもない。
ツアーを申し込んでよかった。
とても効率よく3島を回ることができ、案内も的確で素晴らしかった。
竹富島ではレンタサイクルで自由行動ができた。帰りの船は17時に延長しじっくり堪能できた。
由布島での滞在時間は短めなので事前に行く場所を決めておくといいかもしれません。
とにかく最高のツアーで、石垣島を訪れた際は参加することをおすすめします。