All Reviews for Sightseeing Tours

I was able to spend a memorable and unforgettable special night surrounded by the starry sky unique to the tropics and rare animals that can only be encountered here.

南国ならではの満天の星空と、ここでしか出会えない珍しい動物たちに囲まれて、心に残る忘れられない特別な夜を過ごすことができました。

We participated in a tour of Iriomote Island and Yubu Island with our family of four, including our 1-year-old and 4-year-old children. I appreciated the kindness towards families, as one child per adult could join for free. On the day of the tour, we were picked up at 7:15 AM at Fusaki Beach Resort, which was perfectly timed since breakfast started at 6:30 AM. After boarding the bus, we arrived at the port around 7:50 AM, where we received our tickets and an explanation of the day's tour. We departed at 8:15 AM and arrived at Iriomote Island around 9:00 AM. After using the restroom, we quickly boarded a boat for a mangrove exploration. Upon arriving at the port, we swiftly moved by bus to the water buffalo cart station for Yubu Island, reaching there around 11:00 AM. After having lunch at a restaurant, we took photos with the water buffalo and toured the island. We returned to Iriomote Island by water buffalo cart at 12:30 PM and then moved to the port by bus. We quickly boarded the ferry for Ishigaki Island, which took about an hour (arriving at Ishigaki Port around 2:15 PM). The tour provided all the buses, boats, and water buffalo carts, resulting in very short waiting times and minimal waste, allowing even small children to participate comfortably without long waits. The staff on the bus and boat were also very kind to the children, which was touching. Our little one was able to nap in the air-conditioned ferry (with the 4-year-old in a stroller and the 1-year-old in a carrier), making the afternoon activities smooth.

夫婦、1歳、4歳の子供と4人で西表島、由布島ツアーに参加しました。幼児は大人1人あたり1名まで無料ということで、子連れへの優しさを感じました。当日はフサキビーチリゾートへ朝7時15分バスまでお迎え、朝食6時30分からのため絶妙な時間と感心しました。バスに乗り込み、7時50分ごろ港に到着、各種チケットの配布と当日のツアーの説明があり、8時15分に出港、9時ごろ西表島に到着し、トイレを済ませ、すぐにボートに乗り込みマングローブ散策。港に着くとバスで、由布島への水牛車乗り場へ速やかに移動、11時ごろには由布島へ到着し、レストランで食事を済ませたあと、水牛と記念撮影&島内観光、12時30分に水牛車で西表島へ戻り、バスで港へ移動。すぐにフェリーに乗り込み石垣島へ1時間ほどの移動でした（14時15分ごろ石垣港到着）。バスも船も水牛車もツアーで用意されており、待ち時間が非常に短く、無駄が全くと言っていいほど少ないため、小さい子でも待たされることなく快適に参加することができました。バスやボートのスタッフの方々も子供たちに優しい声かけをしてくれ感動しました。お昼寝はエアコンの効いたフェリーの中で（4歳ベビーカーと1歳抱っこ紐）することができたので午後の活動もスムーズでした。

I received a call the day before regarding the meeting time, and the service was very attentive from the pick-up to the tour on the day itself. The tour guide was warm and made it enjoyable to search for living creatures together. They also shared a lot of interesting facts. Iriomote Island is amazing! I was able to encounter many unique species that can only be found on Iriomote Island. During the participation, I felt that the walking pace was a bit fast, perhaps because I was so engrossed in the creatures and plants. It became such a wonderful memory that time flew by. I wished I had more time. I would love to participate again!

前日に集合時間の電話がきて、送迎、当日のツアーまでとても丁寧な対応でした。ツアーのガイドさんも温かみのあるガイドさんで一緒に楽しく生物を探すことができました。豆知識もたくさん教えてくれました。西表島はすごいですね！！西表島ならではの生物にたくさん出会うことができました。参加時、少し歩くペースが早いように感じました。生き物や植物に夢中になっていたからですかね。それくらい時間が早く過ぎる素敵な思い出になりました。もっと時間が欲しかったです。また参加したいです！

It was a fulfilling tour where I could experience the grandeur of the night sky and the breath of nature that you can't enjoy at a planetarium. I've traveled all over Japan, but the stars on Iriomote Island were from another dimension.

プラネタリウムでは味わえない、夜空の壮大さと自然の息吹を感じられる充実したツアーでした。
日本全国回ってますが、西表島の星は異次元でした。

A time and space where you can forget about work amidst the hustle and bustle of work fatigue. However, the humidity was tough on the body, but overall it was fantastic.

仕事疲れのバタバタとした時間から、仕事を忘れられる時間と空間。
ただ、蒸し暑いのが体には厳しく困りましてが、総じて最高でした。

Romantic stargazing. The starry sky we looked up at together in the quiet forest with my loved one became an unforgettable memory. The sight of the Milky Way spreading above us was so beautiful that words cannot express it, and my heart fluttered every time a shooting star passed by. Coupled with the presence of nature felt in the night forest, we had a truly romantic moment! I definitely want to visit again.

ロマンチックな星空観測　静かな森の中で大切な人と一緒に見上げた満天の星空は忘れられない思い出になりました。天の川が頭上に広がる様子は言葉では表せないほど美しく、流れ星が流れるたびに心がときめきました。夜の森で感じる自然の気配も相まって、とてもロマンチックなひとときを過ごせました！また必ず訪れたいです。

I went on a canoe tour this time. It was my first time in a canoe, and since we were riding together, I was a bit anxious about whether we could manage it, but our guide, Uk-kun, taught us patiently, and we got used to it quickly!

Spending time surrounded by nature while looking at the mangroves was very pleasant. The course we paddled through was comfortable, and I really enjoyed the canoeing itself!

Next time I come to Iriomote Island, I want to go canoeing again, but there are so many interesting tours for SUP and trekking that it's a tough decision!

However, if I can request a guide, I would like to ask for Uk-kun!

今回カヌーツアーに行ってきました
カヌーは初めてで2人で乗るので、乗れるか不安でしたがガイドさんのうっくんに丁寧に教えてもらうとすぐに慣れました！

マングローブを見ながら自然に触れて過ごした時間はとても気持ちよかったです。
カヌーで通ったコースも快適でカヌー自体もすごく楽しめました！

次また西表島来るか時はカヌーしたいなと思いますがSUPやトレッキングも気になるツアーがたくさんで悩ましいです！

でもガイドさんは指名できるならうっくんにお願いしたいです！

There are no activities, so you can't have a memorable experience, but it's a great spot for island hopping! The mangrove cruise in Iriomote Island and the water buffalo cart to Yufu Island were nice.

アクティビティが無いので、心に残る体験は味わえないが、アイランドホッピングとしてはいいとこ取り！
西表島のマングローブクルーズ、由布島への水牛車は良かったですよ

The cruise while listening to the explanation of mangroves, riding a water buffalo to Yufuin Island, and exploring Taketomi Island by renting a bicycle were all fantastic experiences. In the second half, we had the freedom to explore, and I felt it was efficient in covering the key spots, so I think participating was the right choice. The water buffalo was very smart and cute. It was so endearing to see it pulling the cart.

マングローブの説明を聞きながらのクルーズ、水牛に乗って由布島行ったり、竹富島ではレンタサイクルでの島巡り。後半は自由にできて、効率的に要所を押さえられ、参加して正解だと思いました。
水牛がとても賢く、可愛かったです。荷車を引っ張ってる姿だとても健気でした。

I had a great time taking photos and feeding the water buffalo. By the end, the grandma cow that started last had made it to the top.

水牛と一緒に写真とエサやり、楽しかったです。
最後にスタートしたお婆ちゃん牛が、降りる頃にはトップになってました。

It was my first time on Iriomote Island, so I decided to join a tour. I was a bit anxious about experiencing activities in places I couldn't go on my own, but the guides were kind and reliable, allowing me to enjoy myself with peace of mind.

初めての西表島だったので、ツアーに思い切って参加しました。自分ではいけない場所で体験するアクティビティは不安かと思いましたが、ガイドの皆さん親切で頼りがいがあり、安心して楽しむことができました。

I made a last-minute reservation since I had no plans for the evening, and they kindly accepted me even at the last minute. I saw various creatures, and the guide taught me so many things that I would never have known on my own, which was really fun. It seems we were also lucky enough to see the starry sky, and it was truly beautiful.

夜に予定がなかったため直前に予約しましたが、直前でも快くうけいれてくださりました。
様々な生物を見て自分では絶対にわからないことをガイドのお兄さんがたくさん教えてくださり、とっても楽しかったです。
星空も運よく見れたらしく、本当にきれいでした。

I would like to express my gratitude to the staff and the owner for their great support. My family participated in the tour, but we struggled with the canoeing. However, the female staff member kindly supported us and took great photos from good positions. I really appreciated her consideration.

Additionally, the owner shared various stories about Iriomote Island during our car ride, for which I am thankful. When my smartphone ran out of battery and I couldn't present my ticket for the ferry to Ishigaki Island, the owner kindly followed up and checked on us.

Thank you for all your help. Next time I visit Iriomote Island, I would like to join a different tour! I will definitely be back!

スタッフさん初めて、オーナーさんには
大変お世話になりました。
家族でツアーに参加しましたが、うまく
カヌーが進まずで、、
でもスタッフの女性の方が、私たち家族を親切にサポートしてくれたり、写真をいいポジションで撮ってくれたり。。配慮して頂きました。
また、オーナーさんには車で西表島の色々な話しを聞かせて頂いたり、感謝です。
スマホの電源が無くなり、石垣島行きの舟のチケットが出せなくなった時は、心配して着いて来てくれたり、、
そのせつはお世話になりました。
次に西表島に行った時は違うツアーに参加したいです！リピ確定！

I went with my child, but since they are prone to motion sickness, even though we lined up at the very front, we were told to sit at the very back. As a result, we ended up being the last to get off the bus and the last to line up for the boat and the water buffalo. We were always put at the back, in the hottest seats and the ones with no view, which made for a terrible experience.

I had participated about ten years ago as a repeat customer, but I will never join again and I won't recommend it to anyone.

子連れで行きましたが、バス酔いしやすいので1番前に並んだにも関わらず子どもは1番後ろに乗ってくださいといわれた。必然的にバスから降りるのも最後になり、船や水牛に並ぶのも最後になりました。　なんでも1番後回しにされ1番暑い席や景色の見えない席に案内されて最悪な体験になりました。

10年ほど前に参加したことのあるリピーターでしたが2度と参加しないし人にも勧めませー

I believe that the beauty of nature and the clarity of the sea can only be experienced by coming here. The water buffalo were also cute, and I had a great experience. It was fun!

自然の美しさ海の綺麗さはこに来なければ体験出来ない事だと思います　水牛も可愛くいい経験させていたたきました　楽しかった

The meeting place was in front of the vending machine at Uehara Port, and I confirmed this by phone the day before, which made it easy to find on the day of the tour. I was accompanied by Yume-san, who was friendly and very cute!

Unfortunately, we couldn't land on Barasu Island due to the sea conditions, but I hope to have a chance to try again someday. The snorkeling was incredibly beautiful! I heard that after a typhoon, the visibility is even clearer, and I was lucky to experience that!

The waves were higher than usual, making it a bit challenging to swim, but Yume-san was keeping a close eye on us, which made me feel safe while swimming. It was fun to touch a large sea cucumber and see a sea snake!

After a lunch break, we went for a mangrove canoeing experience. Yume-san taught us various interesting facts, which was educational! The canoe was for two people. I was worried about whether I could paddle properly, but surprisingly, I picked it up quickly!

The scenery was fantastically beautiful, and I encountered a hermit crab of a size I had never seen before. Overall, it was a lot of fun. At the end, there was a place to take a shower as well. I had the best experience on this tour with Yume-san. Her photography skills were also outstanding, which was impressive! Thank you very much!

集合場所は上原港の自販機の前と前日にお電話確認あり、当日も分かりやすかったです。
今回ツアーは夢さんに同行させて頂きましたが気さくでとっても可愛い方でした☆
バラス島は海の状況で足をついての上陸は出来ず残念でしたがまたいつかリベンジ出来たらと思います。
シュノーケリングはとにかく綺麗でした☆
台風後はよりクリアに見えるとのこと！
ラッキーでした☆
波がいつもより高くて泳ぐのに少し苦労しついていくのが大変でしたが、夢さんがしっかり見てくれていて安心して泳ぐ事が出来ました。
大きなナマコを触らせてくれたりウミヘビ見れたりと楽しかったです♪
お昼休憩を挟み、午後はマングローブカヌーさ。
色々な知識を教えてくれて、勉強になりました‼︎
カヌーは2人乗り。ちゃんと漕げるか不安でしたが、意外と早く習得出来ました！
幻想的な綺麗な景色で、見た事ない大きさのヤドカリに出会えたり、とにかく楽しかったです。
終わりにシャワーも浴びれる所もありました。夢さんと一緒に同行させてもらえて最高のツアーを体験させて頂きました。
写真センスも抜群に良くて感激です☆
ありがとうございました♪

Although we couldn't see the beautiful Milky Way due to the clouds, we were able to discover several coconut crabs. We also encountered various creatures, including different types of crabs, frogs, and scorpions. I would love to visit Iriomote Island again.

曇りで綺麗な天の川は見られなかったけれど、何匹もヤシガニを発見できました。
他にも、何種類かのカニやカエル、サソリなど色々な生き物に出会えました。
また、西表島に来たいと思います。

The weather was bad due to the typhoon, and the color of the sea was not what I had hoped for, but it was a tour that exceeded my expectations. I would like to try again on a day with better weather.

台風の影響で天気が悪く海の色も期待したようなものではありませんでしたが、期待以上のツアーでした。改めて天気の良い時に再チャレンジしたいと思います

The movement between activities was very smooth. There was no wasted time at all, making it perfect for those who want to visit more sightseeing spots in a limited time. The tour guide's explanations were also interesting and memorable.

アクティビティ間の移動はとてもスムーズでした。無駄な時間は一切なかったので、限られた時間でより多くの観光地を巡りたい人に最適です。
ツアーガイドの解説も面白くて印象に残ります。

The starry sky I saw on the tour was so beautiful, like it was sprinkled with jewels, that I lost track of time while gazing at it. I was very moved!

ツアーで見た星空はまるで宝石を散りばめたような美しさで、時間を忘れるほど見入ってしまいました。とても感動しました！

The water buffalo was very cute, and it was a great experience thanks to the favorable weather. The staff was also polite and helpful.

水牛がとても可愛くて良かったです。天候にも恵まれて大変楽しめた経験でした。スタッフも丁寧で良かったです

It was really great. I felt at ease participating thanks to the guide's careful instructions. Walking through the jungle was a bit thrilling, but it was exciting as well. The night sky from the beach was filled with countless stars, and I was truly moved. Along the way, I encountered various creatures and had an extraordinary experience. This is definitely a tour you should experience when you go to Iriomote!

非常に良かったです。
ガイドさんの丁寧な案内で安心して参加できました。
ジャングルの中を歩くのは少しドキドキしたけれど、それも含めてワクワクしました。
浜辺から見る夜空には満天の星が広がっていて、本当に感動しました
道中ではいろんな生き物にも出会えて、非日常の体験が出来ました。
西表に行ったら絶対体験すべきツアーです！

A clear and calm night before the typhoon approached.
We were picked up by the hotel, and there were two other groups, making a total of six people including our guide, Naoto.
As soon as we entered the jungle after getting out of the car, we saw a coconut crab! This was a fantastic start. We saw so many coconut crabs, and I was very satisfied to see various creatures like the habu snake, crabs, and scorpions.
When we reached the coast, the starry sky was breathtaking! This was truly moving!
Naoto's guidance was enjoyable, and we had a wonderful experience.

台風が近づく前で晴れて静かな夜。
ホテルに迎えに来てもらえて他に二組４人ガイドのなおとさんもいれて６人でした。
車を降りてジャングルに入ってすぐにヤシガニ！！これは素晴らしいスタートでした。ヤシガニはこんなに居るの？って程沢山見れたし、ハブ、カニ、サソリ色々観れて大満足。
海岸に出ると満天の星空！！これは感動！！
ガイドのなおとさんの案内も楽しくて
素晴らしい体験が出来ました。

It was my first experience riding a canoe, and I was nervous, but the guide (Team Kawai) provided excellent guidance, and I quickly got used to the canoe. The mangrove forest was very beautiful, and I was able to see various creatures, which was fun! It was even better than I imagined! It was a very satisfying tour.

カヌーに乗るのは初めての経験で緊張しましたが、ガイドさん(チーム関さん)がしっかりと誘導してくださり、カヌーにもすぐに慣れることができました。
マングローブ樹林はとても美しく、またいろんな生き物を見ることができて楽しかったです！想像以上によかった！大満足のツアーでした。

The island's restrooms were clean, and the signage was easy to understand, which was great. The lunch was just the right amount and delicious. The explanations during the bus ride on Iriomote Island were very good.

島のトイレもきれいで、案内もわかりやすくとてもよかったです。昼食もちょうどいい量で美味しかったです。西表島のバス乗車中の説明がとてもよかったです。

It was my first time doing SUP, but with the kind guidance of the instructor, I was able to paddle out with confidence. The water surrounded by mangrove forests was very calm, and the time spent slowly moving while listening to the sounds of birds and the wind was an exceptional healing experience. It was a tour that even beginners could enjoy without difficulty, allowing me to refresh my mind in nature.

初めてのSUPでしたが、ガイドさんの親切な指導で安心して漕ぎ出すことができました。マングローブの林に囲まれた水面はとても穏やかで、鳥の声や風の音を聞きながらゆっくり進む時間は格別の癒やし。初心者でも無理なく楽しめて、大自然に心からリフレッシュできるツアーでした。

The guide's explanations were very friendly, and the stories about constellations and the lives of animals resonated with the scenery in front of us. It was a special time to fully enjoy nature, from gasping at the brilliance of the stars floating in the darkness to listening closely to the tranquility of the night forest, engaging all five senses.

ガイドさんの案内はとても親しみやすく、星座の神話や動物の暮らしについての説明が、目の前の景色と重なり合って心に残りました。暗闇に浮かぶ星々の輝きに息をのんだり、夜の森の静けさに耳を澄ませたりと、五感を使って自然を満喫できる特別な時間でした。

I'm having a very fulfilling experience as I continue to explore everything systematically! We can choose our return boat at either 4 PM or 5 PM. We even get to take pictures with cows! I was a bit greedy and booked both a water buffalo cart ride and cycling at the end, so the cycling time was a bit short, which was a little disappointing. The weather was great, though, and it was the best!

計画的にどんどん体験していくので、とっても充実しています！！帰りの船も16時か17時で自分達で選択出来ます。
牛と一緒に写真を撮れたりします！
欲張って最後、水牛車とサイクリングを予約したので、サイクリングの時間が少なめだったので少し残念でした。お天気も良くて最高でした！

The scenery of each island was amazing. The guides were kind during the transfers, which was great. The expression of the water buffalo was adorable.

I didn't have any particular concerns, but when I applied for the tour, I wasn't sure how to view the details about where we would go and what we would do. On the day of the tour, I was a bit surprised by the number of bus and boat transfers.

各離島の景色最高でした。
移動の際に案内の方も親切で良かったです。
水牛の表情が可愛らしかったです。

気になった事、特には無いんですが
ツアー申込の際、何処に行って何をするとか
細かい詳細の見方がわからないまま、
当日になりバスや船の乗換の多さに少しビックリしました。

It was a tour, so I felt a bit disappointed that there wasn't enough time; I wanted to experience more of the charm of Taketomi Island. I would like to go again.

ツアーだった為なのか、時間が足りなく少し残念でした、竹富島の魅力をもっと味わいたかったです。また行きたいと思います。