All Reviews for Sightseeing Tours

I would like to give a perfect score to the guide, who was truly kind.

The tour without snorkeling should be very enjoyable for those who love jungles.

The attention to detail was exceptional.

You can see rare flowers, unusual plants, and unique geological layers. I recommend it for those who enjoy trekking.

On the other hand, if you look at the photos of the sea and participate with that image in mind, the course without snorkeling focuses mainly on the jungle, with the sea being just an addition.

Moreover, you won't see the scenery like in the photos unless the conditions are perfect. (The sea itself is clear.)

The guide generally knows in advance whether the best views can be seen, so I think it's a good idea to ask about the conditions before deciding.

After the tour, due to reduced services from COVID-19, you will spend nearly two hours at the terminal.

It will also cost about 4,000 yen for the transfer to the island, including pick-up.

During the season, it becomes an expensive optional tour costing 24,000 yen per person, and if the reduced services continue, you will also lose two hours.

I recommend that those with limited time think carefully before applying.

I am very grateful to all the staff.

本当に親切でガイドの方には満点を
差し上げたいです。

そしてシュノーケルなしツアーは、
ジャングルが好きな方には
とても楽しいはずです。

気遣いは至れり尽くせり、

珍しい花や珍しい植物、
珍しい地層も見れます。
トレッキングか好きな方にはオススメです。


一方、この海の写真をみて
海のイメージで参加してしまうと

シュノーケルをしないコースは、
ツアーの時間割はジャングルが中心で
海は付け足し程度です。

そして最高に条件が揃わないと
写真のような景色は見れないのです。
(海自体は透明度があります)

ガイドの方には
事前にベストでは見れるかどうか大体
わかっているので

事前に様子を聞いてから決めて良いと思います。



ツアー終了後はコロナ減便の影響で
2時間近くターミナルで時間を過ごすことになりますし、

島に渡るのには送迎込みプラス4千円くらいかかります。

シーズン中は1人24000円〜を払う高額なオプションツアーになり減便が続けば2時間のロスも出ます。

時間のない方は本当によく考えてから申し込まれる事をお勧めします。

スタッフの皆さまにはとても感謝しています。

Since it was the right time of year, we participated in a private tour. I felt a bit guilty about it (laughs). I think the guide had a hard time as well.

Although it was an ambitious plan covering the sea, rivers, and forests, I’m glad I chose something that allowed us to enjoy the nature of Iriomote Island.

If I had to say something, I wish snorkeling at Barasu Island had been included.

That beauty makes you want to swim!

時期が時期なので貸切状態での参加。何か申し訳ない気分に(苦笑)
ガイドさんもやりづらかったと思います。
海、河、森と欲張りなプランではあるが西表島の自然を楽しめるモノとして選んで良かったです。

強いていうなら、バラス島でシュノーケリングか組み込まれていると良かったなーと思いました。

あの美しさは泳ぎたくなりますね！

The mangroves at Sup, the helmeted visit to the limestone cave, and the private landing on Baras Island were all fantastic, and the guide was wonderful, making for a very satisfying experience. However, it was quite difficult to have to wait for three hours in the port waiting room after the tour.

supでのマングローブ、ヘルメット付けての鍾乳洞、バラス島上陸貸切状態で、ガイドも素晴らしく大満足^_^ ツアー終了後、港の待合室で3時間も時間潰さねばならなかったこと大変でした^_^;

I was able to efficiently visit Iriomote Island, Yufu Island, and Taketomi Island in one day, which was great. The weather was nice, so cycling around the islands felt refreshing and enjoyable. The water buffalo were cute and smart, and I enjoyed leisurely watching the village on Taketomi Island, which gave me a sense of being in a different world. It might be a bit more expensive than going individually, but with the hotel pick-up service, it was very efficient and satisfying. The staff were also kind. Actually, I left something at the Taketomi Island tourist center, but when I contacted them, they promptly sent it to me by mail. Thank you very much.

西表島、由布島、竹富島を１日で効率よく回る事ができて、とても良かったです。良い気候だったので自転車で島内を回るのは気持ち良く楽しかったです、水牛も可愛くて賢くのんびりと竹富島の集落を眺めて、非日常感を楽しめました。個人で行くより割高かもしれませんがホテル送迎もあるので、とても効率よく満足でした。スタッフの方も親切でした。実は竹富島の観光センターに忘れ物をしたのですが、連絡をしたらすぐに郵送してくださいました、ありがとうございました。

Due to bad weather on the day, we were unable to land on Barasu Island, so the tour was limited to the morning only. However, I was rejuvenated by the mangrove canoeing and the waterfall on Iriomote Island, and above all, the cave exploration was incredibly authentic compared to what I experienced on the mainland, providing a valuable experience. The guide was also kind and easy to understand, which was very nice. I now look forward to visiting Barasu Island next time.

当日悪天候のためバラス島は上陸出来ず午前のみのツアーになりました
ですが西表島のマングローブカヌーと滝には癒されましたし、何より鍾乳洞探検は本土で体験したものとは段違いに本格的で、貴重な体験をさせていただきました。ガイドさんも親切でわかりやすくてとても良かったです。次回こそはバラス島に、と楽しみもできました。

Since it was just the two of us, we were grateful for the flexible tour proposal that included a visit to Yufu Island in the afternoon after the ferry cancellation due to bad weather.

During snorkeling, we were able to see plenty of sea turtles and fish even in the rain, and we enjoyed our first canoe ride, as well as a water buffalo cart experience.

We took lots of photos and were very satisfied. I highly recommend it.

私達2人だけだったので、悪天候による帰りフェリーの欠航というアクシデントも　午後から由布島観光のち大原港送りという柔軟なツアー提案をしていただき助かりました。
シュノーケリングでは雨でもたっぷりの海亀と魚に会え、初カヌーに乗り、さらに水牛車堪能。
写真もいっぱい撮ってもらえ、大満足です。
とてもおすすめです。

The mangrove sea kayaking was so much fun, it felt like exploring in a jungle! We couldn't go snorkeling due to the waves, but we changed our plan to go to Yubu Island by water buffalo. It was my first time riding a water buffalo cart, and it was incredibly cute and soothing! If I have the chance again, I would love to participate.

マングローブのシーカヤックはジャングルの中を探検しているみたいでとても楽しかったです！
シュノーケルは波の影響で出来ませんでしたが、由布島へ水牛で行くプランに変更になりました。
水牛車に乗るのが初めてでしたので、すごく可愛く癒されました！
また機会がありましたら、参加したいなと思います。

The weather was bad, and our initial plan for snorkeling was canceled due to strong winds, so we ended up doing SUP and canyoning instead, but both SUP and canyoning were incredibly fun. The staff at the shop were friendly, which made it even more enjoyable. I would love to try it again if I go back. Thank you for a great day!

天気も悪く、当初のシュノーケリングの予定が強風で出来なくなり、SUPとキャニオニングになりましたが、SUPもキャニオニングも最高に楽しかったです。お店のお兄さん達もフレンドリーでより楽しめました。また行ったらやってみたいです。１日ありがとうございました。

I was able to get around very efficiently, which was great. Since there were few tourists on each island, I could enjoy sightseeing in a calm atmosphere. It became a wonderful memory.

とても効率よく回れてよかったです。どの島も観光客が少なかったので、落ち着いて観光できました。いい思い出になりました。

We participated as a group of four, including two children aged 9 and 11. It seemed that about 40 people were on another tour to Kuula Falls, while we started from the cave. The children were excited, feeling like explorers with helmets and lights attached. We paddled through the mangroves on a stand-up paddleboard (SUP) and made it to just before Kuula Falls, where we were able to stand on the SUP sooner than we expected! The kids quickly got the hang of it and had a great time. We swam in the pool at the base of the falls, but we were the only four jumping in, which was funny.

Thanks to the guide's planning, we enjoyed Kuula Falls without the crowds, almost having it to ourselves. Our guide, Moja, was friendly and had a lovely smile. He kindly and thoroughly explained about the ocelots and mangroves to the children. Unfortunately, we experienced heavy rain (almost a downpour) at Baras Island, so we didn't get to see the stunning views. Our landing was brief, but I believe it would have been a wonderful sight if the weather had been clear. We could see the second Baras Island, which Moja mentioned he hadn't seen in three months.

Regarding the shower situation (it was cold) and the waiting time after lunch (which was a bit long), I think these issues may depend on the other tour groups and the season, but I hope they can be improved if possible. I was satisfied with the tour schedule and the guide's support. If I have the chance to come again, I would like to participate in another tour. Moja took a lot of photos for us (and for free) and sent them via LINE on the same day. Thank you, Moja! ^_^

9歳と11歳の子どもを含む4名で参加しました。
他のツアーでクーラの滝に行く方が40名ほどいたようで、私達は鍾乳洞からスタートしました。
ヘルメットにライトを装着で、探検のようだと子どもたちは喜んでいました。
マングローブの中をSUPで進み、クーラーの滝の手前まで行きましたが、思ったよりもすぐにSUPの上で立てました！子ども達もすぐに慣れ、楽しんでいました。滝壺で泳ぎましたが、飛び込んでいるのは私達4人だけでした笑
ガイドのプランニングのお陰で、クーラーの滝も混雑せず、ほぼ貸し切り状態でした。
ガイドのモジャさんは、気さくで笑顔が素敵でした。子ども達に優しく丁寧にヤマネコやマングローブのことなど説明してくれました。
バラス島は、あいにくの大雨(ほぼスコール)で絶景とはいきませんでした。数分の上陸でしたが、晴れていれば素晴らしい眺めだったと思います。
第二のバラス島が見えました。モジャさんは三ヶ月振りに見たそうです。
シャワーの件(寒い)、ランチ後の待ち時間(長め)の件は 他のツアーの方との兼ね合いや季節もあると思いますが、改善可能であれば検討してほしいです。
ツアーのスケジュール、ガイドの対応については満足です。また、来る機会があれば別のツアーにも参加してみたいです。
写真も沢山取ってくれ(しかも無料)、当日中にLINEで送ってくれました。
モジャさん、ありがとう^_^

I couldn't see many stars due to the bad weather, but I was able to see the coconut crab (endangered species) and the purple land hermit crab (natural monument). It was fun.
However, I was dissatisfied with the guide's level of knowledge. I didn't receive satisfactory answers to most of my questions. I felt that the staff clearly lacked knowledge about the creatures we could observe during the course.
Overall, it was enjoyable, but there were also some unsatisfactory points.

星は天気が悪かったためほとんど見れませんでしたが、ヤシガニ(絶滅危惧種)とムラサキオカヤドカリ(天然記念物)が見れました。楽しかったです。
しかし、ガイドさんの知識量に関して不満足でした。質問した内容のほとんどに対して納得のいく回答をしてもらえませんでした。コース中に観察できる生物に関してスタッフが明らかに知識不足だと感じました。
全体的には楽しかったが、不満足な点も残ったといった感じです。

I participated in snorkeling and canoeing at Barasu Island. The explanations were thorough, and although I was anxious being alone, I had a great time. I also learned a lot about Iriomote Island, enjoyed the nature, and it was a lot of fun. I'm glad I participated.

バラス島シュノーケリング、カヌーに参加しました。丁寧に説明して頂き、一人で不安だったのですが楽しかったです。
西表島のことも沢山教えて頂き、自然を満喫出来、楽しかったです。参加して良かったです。

I was feeling quite seasick upon arrival, but thanks to the wonderful teasing from our guide, I was able to enjoy a friendly atmosphere with everyone I met for the first time! The limestone cave was very exciting, and I had a relaxing time canoeing! I felt really refreshed in the midst of such rich nature. The photo of everyone jumping while holding hands is one of my favorites! Thank you very much!

到着時より船酔いでグデクデでしたが、ガイドさんの素晴らしいいじりによりはじめましての方とも和気あいあいと過ごせました(^^)！鍾乳洞はとてもexcitingで、カヌーではのんびり過ごせました！自然豊かな中でとてもリフレッシュしました♫最後みんなで手を繋いでジャンプした写真、とてもお気に入りです！ありがとうございました！

In the morning, I visited Balas Island and a limestone cave, and in the afternoon, I did mangrove stand-up paddleboarding (SUP). In the limestone cave, we advanced through the pitch-black cave with our lights on, sometimes getting knee-deep in water... it was an adventure that sparked my sense of exploration. I was also nervous about trying SUP for the first time, and I was able to have many experiences in just one day. The guide was very thorough in their explanations and took a lot of photos, which made me extremely satisfied.

午前中にバラス島＆鍾乳洞、午後にマングローブSUPしました。鍾乳洞はライトを付けて真っ暗な鍾乳洞を進んで、膝まで水に浸かったり…冒険心を擽られるツアーです。また、初めてのSUPにドキドキしたり、1日で沢山の経験が出来ました。ガイドさんも説明が丁寧で、写真も沢山撮ってくれて超大満足です。

I made a reservation for a trip with three female friends.
It was our first island-hopping experience, and we had a wonderful time.

Yufu Island and Taketomi Island felt like tropical islands that are part of Japan but also not quite Japan!
Cycling on Taketomi Island takes a little over an hour, but in mid-March, the weather was nice and pleasant.

女友達3人旅行で予約させていただきました。
初めての島巡でしたが、とても楽しい時間を過ごすことができました。

由布島、竹富島は日本であって、日本でないような南国感たっぷりな島でした！
竹富島でのサイクリングは1時間ちょっとかかりますが、3月半ばで気候もよく気持ちよかったです。

The mangrove cruise in Iriomote Island's great nature was wonderful. I cycled around Taketomi Island, and the sea was beautiful, and the townscape was lovely. Next time, I want to go canoeing in the mangroves.

西表島の大自然マングローブクルーズ良かったです。
竹富島をサイクリングで周りましたが、海が綺麗で、街並みも素敵でした。
次回はマングローブをカヌーで行きたいです。

This time, we participated with two families. There were a total of eight people: two sixth graders, one six-year-old, and one five-year-old. First, we took a mangrove cruise in Iriomote Island. It was a bit cloudy, but the fresh air and beautiful scenery were amazing. However, the sixth graders seemed a bit unsatisfied as they wanted to go canoeing. Next, we crossed to Yubu Island by water buffalo cart. Seeing the water buffalo up close was impressive, and the kids were very satisfied. The lunch bento was also delicious. Be sure to visit the glass-bottom boat in Taketomi Island! The cobalt blue sea was filled with many fish, creating a dreamlike scene.

今回は2家族で参加しました。小学校6年生が2人と6歳が1人と5歳が1人の合計8人です。まずは西表島のマングローブクルーズ少し曇っていましたが良い空気といい景色で最高でした。ただ6年生はカヌーがやりたかったようで物足りなそうでした。次に由布島に水牛車で渡りました。間近でみた水牛は大迫力で子供も大満足でした。お昼のお弁当も美味しかったです。竹富島のグラスボートは是非行って下さい！コバルトブルーの海の中にお魚が沢山泳いでて夢のような景色でした。

Unfortunately, the clouds covered the sky, and I couldn't see the stars. I was really looking forward to the starry sky, so it's disappointing. The staff member tried to lift our spirits, and I have no complaints about the organizers. I want to improve my daily conduct and come back again. Please create something to blow away the clouds, Veltra.

あいにく雲がかかってしまい星は見ることができなかった。星空がメインで申し込んだので残念です。スタッフのお兄さんは盛り上げようとしてくれたし、主催側に文句はありません。日頃の行いを良くして、また来たいと思います。
何か雲を吹き飛ばす道具を、veltraさんで作って下さい。

The water buffalo is adorable. The transfer from Iriomote Island to Yufu Island by water buffalo is amazing. The water buffalo takes you to Yufu Island slowly and steadily. If you love houseplants, this is even more suitable for you. The giant taro is also fantastic.

水牛は萌える。西表島→由布島の水牛移動は最高です。ゆっくりゆっくり水牛が由布島まで運んでくれます。観葉植物が好きな人は、なおさら向いています。オオタニワタリも最高です。

The tour was fulfilling, including activities like landing on the island, visiting a limestone cave, and experiencing stand-up paddleboarding (SUP). Additionally, being able to have lunch at a recommended restaurant allowed me to enjoy Iriomote Island even more. Thank you for the wonderful photos as well. I would love to participate again if the opportunity arises.

ツアーの内容が、島に上陸したり、鍾乳洞に行ったり、SUPを体験したりと、充実していました。また、オススメの店で昼食を食べられたことで、西表島をより満喫することができました。素晴らしい写真もたくさんありがとうございます。また機会があれば参加したいと思います。

The tour content was great, and the instructor was very kind, making it the best sightseeing experience in Iriomote Island. It was also wonderful that they took photos during the tour and shared them right away. I would like to rely on them again when I come back here.

ツアー内容がよかったこと、また、インストラクターの方がとても親切で最高の西表島観光になりました。ツアー中の写真を撮影してもらえ、すぐに共有してもらえるのもとてもよかったです。またこちらに来た際にはお世話になりたいと思いました。

It was my first time participating, and I had a lot of fun all day! I enjoyed my first experience with SUP very much! I was able to take many photos, which added to my memories.

初めての参加でしたが1日とても楽しかったです！ SUP初体験でも十分楽しめましたー！写真もたくさん撮っていただけて思い出が増えました。

The day before, I received a call informing me that due to the tides, going to Barasu Island would be difficult, so I was grateful to be able to plan the afternoon in advance.

On the day itself, I was worried because rain was forecasted from the morning, but it didn't rain in the morning and we had a great time! To avoid congestion with the SUP, we changed our order and went to the cave first. It was much more exciting and adventurous than I had imagined for a cave tour, and I had a lot of fun! It was my first time doing SUP, but they taught me carefully, and I quickly started enjoying it! They took many photos during the tour, and I was happy to receive them on the same day!

In the afternoon, it poured heavily, so the tour was changed, which ended up being a relief.

前日に、潮の関係でバラス島は厳しいとお電話を頂いていたので、午後のプランを事前に練ることができ、有り難かったです。

当日は朝から雨予報で心配でしたが、午前中は雨も降らず楽しめました！
SUPが混雑しないように、とのことで順番変更して鍾乳洞から行きました。想像していた鍾乳洞ツアーよりも探検する気分でワクワクする内容で、とても楽しかったです！
SUPは初めでしたが丁寧に教えて頂いて、すぐ楽しくなりました！
ツアー途中の写真もたくさん撮って頂き、当日中にすぐもらえたのでよかったです！

午後は土砂降りだったのでツアー変更になって結局助かりました。

I went in mid-March. In the morning, a long-sleeved shirt was just right, but by afternoon, the temperature rose and a short-sleeved T-shirt was perfect. The weather was great, and the sea looked beautiful—it was the best! Cycling on Taketomi Island was very pleasant. The only downside was that lunch wasn't delicious.

3月の中旬に行きました。朝は長袖でちょうどいいくらいでしたが、昼からは気温が上がって半袖のTシャツでちょうどよかったです。天気がよくて海もきれいにみえて最高でした！竹富島のサイクリングはとても気持ち良かったです。
お昼ご飯が美味しくなかったのでそこだけ残念でした。

If you think you're going to a remote island for the first time, it might be nice to try visiting three islands as a test. Since time is tight, if you feel like you didn't have enough time on any island, you can always go back separately instead of on a tour.

It was unfortunate that the weather was bad, but overall, it was a good experience.

初めて離島にいくと思うならお試しで３つ回れるのはいいのかもしれない。
時間がキツキツなので足りないと思う島はツアーではなく別で改めて行けばよし。

あいにくの天気だったのが残念だがまあいい経験でした。

We stayed in Ishigaki Island and Kohama Island for our honeymoon and toured other islands with this tour. The staff on each island were friendly, and I think it was great to be able to visit everything in a compact way. There were a few moments that felt a bit rushed, but overall, I’m glad I participated.

新婚旅行で石垣島と小浜島に泊まり、こちらのツアーで他の離島をまわりました。
各島のスタッフの方も感じよく、コンパクトにまわれてよかったと思います。
少し慌ただしいかな、と思う点もありましたが、参加してよかったと思えました。

I participated in this tour because I didn't have much time on my first trip to the Yaeyama Islands. As a result, it was great to be able to see everything efficiently! Also, since I was planning to stay on Kohama Island that day, I hoped to disband locally on Taketomi Island, and I was very grateful that they arranged for my luggage to be transported from Ishigaki Island to my accommodation on Kohama Island! Thanks to that, I was able to enjoy sightseeing without being weighed down. It's a tour, but it also offers a decent amount of freedom, so I highly recommend it!

初めての八重山諸島の旅行であまり時間もなかったので、こちらのツアーに参加しました。結果、効率よくまわれてよかったです！また、当日は小浜島に宿泊予定だったので、竹富島で現地解散を希望したのですが、荷物を石垣島から小浜島の宿泊先まで手配していただき大変助かりました！おかげで身軽に観光ができてよかったです＾＾ツアーですが、そこそこ自由度もあり、おすすめです！

I fulfilled my dream of riding a water buffalo! I enjoyed the mangroves of Iriomote Island, the water buffalo on Yufu Island, and the glass-bottom boat and water buffalo on Taketomi Island. It was a very efficient way to have fun! I forgot reality while listening to the guide's sanshin performance and was healed by the great nature. The female water buffalo had flowers on her head, and she was so cute. Next time I visit on a trip, I want to book this tour again and go cycling on Taketomi Island!

水牛に乗りたいという夢が叶いました！
西表島のマングローブ、由布島での水牛、竹富島でのグラスボードと水牛。とても効率良く楽しめました！
ガイドさんの三線の演奏に現実を忘れ、大自然に癒されました。
女の子の水牛は頭にお花を付けていて可愛かったです。
次回また旅行で訪れる際もこのツアーを申し込んで竹富島でサイクリングしたいと思っています！

It was a very satisfying tour that allowed us to visit three islands in one day. My 2-year-old daughter was really happy during the ride on the water buffalo cart. The bento box we had for lunch was filled with many local Okinawan dishes, and everything was delicious.

3島を一日で廻ることができ大満足のツアーでした。水牛車での移動は2歳の娘もすごく嬉しそうでした。お昼に出た幕の内弁当は沖縄の郷土料理がたくさん入っていてどれも美味しかったです。

The day I participated was overcast and a bit chilly. However, the tour content was excellent! It condensed all the good spots and allowed us to efficiently visit the attractions, which left me very satisfied.

参加した日はどん曇りで、肌寒かったです。ただツアーの内容は最高！良い所をぎゅっと凝縮して、効率よく観光地をまわれて大満足でした。