All Reviews for Okinawa Outdoor Activities

The group led by the coconut crab hunter found a total of seven coconut crabs! Among them were three large coconut crabs, including one that weighed four kilograms! It was a very enjoyable experience. Thank you very much.

ヤシガニハンター率いるグループ全員で、7匹のヤシガニを見つけました！
そのうち大きいヤシガニ3匹、特大4キロ級もいました！
とても楽しい体験ができました。
ありがとうございました。

This was my first trip to Iriomote Island.
I booked it with my family of three for the summer vacation.
On the morning of the tour, as we headed to the meeting point (next to the underwater road: in front of the Iriomote Wildcat statue), we spotted the waterfall at our destination far in the distance, which looked quite large even from afar.
Our guide for the day, Minato, taught us the basics of how to ride a canoe and paddle, and then it was time to practice.
I paddled cautiously at first, but quickly got the hang of it.
Since it was a morning plan, the lake surface was calm, allowing us to paddle with ease.
My high school daughter also enjoyed herself without fear, riding along with the guide.
After paddling for a while, mangroves began to appear on the lake surface, and as we continued along the Hinai River, we started to see the primitive landscape of Iriomote Island with mangrove clusters on both sides.
The guide provided various information, including explanations of the course and the names of the plants we encountered.
Once we reached our destination, we got out of the canoe and began trekking towards the waterfall.
As long as we followed the guide's instructions and were careful on the rocky paths and slopes, there were no issues.
I noticed many small children walking along the way, and it seemed that families were participating in large numbers.
After walking for about 20-30 minutes, we finally arrived at the waterfall.
Looking up at the waterfall, which drops from a height of 50 meters with great force, was overwhelming.
Many people were swimming and diving in the pool at the base of the waterfall.
On the way back, we carefully walked down the mountain path, got back in the canoe, and headed to the starting point.
As seawater entered the river, the water level rose and waves began to form, but with the tips we received, we reached the goal without any trouble.
Although the waterfall seemed far away, I felt a sense of accomplishment being able to reach it by canoe and on foot for the first time.
The Yaeyama soba we had at the café afterward was also delicious.
We were all very satisfied with the tour, experiencing the great nature of Iriomote Island.
Thank you very much.

人生初の西表島旅です。
夏休みに家族3人で予約しました。
ツアー当日の朝に集合場所(海中道路横:イリオモテヤマネコ像前)に向かうと、遥か遠くに今から向かう目的地の滝を発見、遠くからでもかなり大きそうな滝に見えます。
当日帯同してくれるガイド(ミナトさん)からカヌーの乗り方、オールの漕ぎ方の基礎を教わればあとは実践あるのみ。
恐る恐る漕ぎましたが、すぐに慣れます。
当日は午前のプランだからか湖面も穏やかで安心して漕ぎ進められました。
高校生の娘もガイドさんに同乗してもらい怖がることなく楽しそうでした。
暫く漕ぎ続けるとマングローブが湖面に立ち現れ始め、比内川を漕ぎ進めると両脇にマングローブ群が拡がる西表島の原始的な風景が見え始めます。
ガイドのコース説明や群生する植物の名前の紹介など色々な情報を教えてくれます。
川を上り着いたらカヌーを降りて、上方の滝を目指してのトレッキング開始。
途中の岩道や勾配も気を付けながらガイドの指示に合わせて進めば問題無しです。
道中で小さなお子さんも沢山歩いていましたがご家族での参加も多いようです。
歩き続けて20-30分でようやく滝に到着。
滝上を見上げると50mの高さからかなりの勢いで落ちてくる迫力に圧倒されます。
滝壺で泳いだりダイブする人も多いです。
帰りも下りの山道を気を付けて歩いて降りて、カヌーに乗りスタートポイントへ。
川に海水が入り水位が上がり波も出始めますがコツを教わり難なく無事にゴール。
距離がありそうに見えた滝でしたが初めてのカヌーと自分の足で最後まで辿り着けた達成感を感じる事が出来ます。
ツアー参加後に併設しているカフェで食べた八重山そばも美味しかったです。
西表島の大自然を肌で感じることが出来て家族全員で大満足なツアーでした。
ありがとうございました。

I was a bit anxious with around 100 people at the meeting point, but each tour had a conductor, and we were lucky enough to have Naoto as our dedicated guide for our group of two! My first canyoning experience was filled with natural water slides, rock climbing, and jumping, and I felt like a kid again, having so much fun.

集合場所に100名程いて不安でしたが、ツアーごとにコンダクターがついてくださり、我々は幸運にも1組（2人）でなおとくんが専任で案内してくれました！初めてのキャニオニングは自然のウォータースライダーやロッククライミング、ジャンプなど子供の頃のようにはしゃいでました。

Yume's explanation was clear and easy to understand, and her attention to detail as a woman was impressive. I'm glad I participated this time. Thank you!

ゆめさんの説明がハキハキしてわかりやすかったし、女性ならではの気配りがよくできてて今回参加してよかったです。
ありがとうございました！

I went with Naoki-kun's team!!! It was so much fun! I was very satisfied to see the coconut crab! Thank you very much!!

なおくんチームで行ってきました！！！
めちゃくちゃ楽しかったです！
ヤシガニも見れて大満足です！
ありがとうございました！！

The Pinay Sara Falls exceeded my expectations! The explanations about the plants and animals along the way were interesting and kept me engaged. You'll be walking more than you think, so it's essential to prepare your clothing and gear.

ピナイサーラの滝が想像以上でした！
道中の動植物の説明も面白く退屈しませんでした。
思ったより歩くので服装など準備は必須になります。

We participated as two families. It was our first time canoeing, and it was a valuable experience to feel the power of the magnificent mangrove nature. The subsequent trekking led us to the majestic Pinai Sara Falls, where we felt a mystical atmosphere, and it was truly moving! Jumping into the waterfall was incredibly refreshing! The snorkeling tour was also very satisfying, as we got to see beautiful coral and sea turtles. The guide talked a lot with us and was very considerate towards the children, which made us feel very safe and allowed us to enjoy the experience. I would like to try another tour as well. Thank you very much!

2家族で参加させてもらいました。
初めてのカヌーでマングローブの大自然の迫力を感じれて貴重な体験でした。その後のトラッキングは神秘的な空間を感じながら登った先に壮大なピナイサーラの滝は感動でした！滝壺ドボンも最高に気持ち良かったです！
シュノーケリングは綺麗な珊瑚やウミガメにも会えて大満足なツアーでした！
ガイドさんもたくさんお話してくれて
子どもたちへの気配りもして下さりとても安心して楽しく参加できました。
また違うツアーも体験してみたいと思いました。ありがとうございました。

I participated in a night tour on Iriomote Island. I was surprised at how skilled our guide, J, was at finding coconut crabs. He found about eight of them! Thank you, coconut crab hunter J!

西表島でナイトツアー参加しました。
ガイドのJ君ヤシガニ見つけるのうますぎてビックリしました。8匹くらい見つけました！
ヤシガニハンターJ君ありがと

Thank you very much for this experience. I was completely satisfied with the day, enjoying the Pinai Sara Falls in the morning and snorkeling along with the mountains and sea of Iriomote Island in the afternoon. Additionally, I was fortunate to have a great guide, which allowed me to relax and enjoy the activities.

I have done snorkeling at over ten spots in Okinawa, but the coral in Iriomote was the best of all. I was also able to swim with sea turtles.

I definitely want to visit Iriomote Island again.

この度はありがとうごさいました。
午前にピナイサーラの滝、午後はシュノーケリングと西表島の山と海を1日で満喫できて、大満足です。
また、ガイドさんにも恵まれ安心して楽しめました。

シュノーケリングはこれまで沖縄で10ポイント以上行きましたが、どの海よりも最高に西表の珊瑚が素晴らしかったです。また、ウミガメとも一緒に泳ぐことができました。

また、是非西表島を訪れたいです。

The day before, I received a call saying that if we were to go to Yufu Island by rental car, we could take our time without any time constraints. I apologize for the late notice, so we changed our plan to exclude Yufu Island. Thank you for handling the changes with Veltra and for your flexible response.

On the day of the trip, I wore a swimsuit, a rash guard, and half pants for the beach. Before we left, they lent me a waterproof backpack and trekking shoes, and we organized our luggage before heading out.

There were both single and double kayaks available, and since we were participating as a pair, they asked which one we wanted to use.

We set off in a double kayak. It was quite a challenge to synchronize our paddling, so we called out "right, left, right, right, right, left" together, and the guide complimented us, saying, "That's great!" (laughs). I heard that some people end up arguing during this part... (sweat).

After enjoying the kayaking, we moved on to trekking! We took short breaks along the way, and the guide explained the unique plants and animals of the Yaeyama Islands and took photos for us. There were some challenging spots, but we listened carefully to the guide's instructions and communicated with those behind us, climbing together as a group.

Among the people we passed, there were elderly individuals and small children!

We initially planned not to enter the water at Pinai Sara Falls, but seeing everyone enjoying themselves in the heat and the open air made us decide to go in. We carefully entered from the shallow area, and thanks to the life jackets, we were able to float and had a lot of fun.

We chatted while eating our lunch, then retraced our steps and kayaked back.

It seems that showers are available for a fee, but they kindly provided us with a free shower room just for changing.

We were blessed with good weather and wonderful participants, making it a very enjoyable experience.

前日に、レンタカー行動なら由布島は自分達で行った方が時間の制約がなくゆっくりできますよ。連絡遅くてすみません。と電話をくれたので、由布島なしのプランへ変更しました。
ベルトラの変更手続きもしてくださり、柔軟な対応ありがとうございました。

当日は、水着と上下ラッシュガードに海辺用のハーフパンツを着用して現地へ。出発前に防水リュックとトレッキング用の靴を貸してくれ、荷物を整理して出発。

カヌーは1人用と2人用があり、2人で参加したため、どちらにするか聞かれました。

２人用で出発。息を合わせないと大変で、右、左、右、右、右、左と２人で声を出しあって漕いでいたら、ガイドさんに、良いですね〜と言われました（笑）中には、ケンカになってしまう方もいるらしいです。。。苦笑

カヌーを満喫して次はトレッキング！
途中で小休憩も取ってくれますし、八重山特有の植物や動物達を説明してくれたり写真も撮ってくれます。なかなかハードな場所もありましたが、ガイドさんの言葉をきちんと聞いて、後ろの人達にも伝え、みんなで登りました。

すれ違う人達の中には、ご高齢の方や小さな小さなお子様もいました！

ピナイサーラの滝で滝壺へ入らない予定でしたが、暑さと開放感とみんなが気持ち良さそうにしているのをみて入ることにしました。浅瀬から足元を注意しながらゆっくりと入っていき、ライフジャケットのお陰でぷかぷか浮かぶことができて楽しかったです。

お弁当を食べながらおしゃぺりして、またまた来た道を戻り、再びカヌーに乗って戻りました。

シャワーは有料のようですが、着替えのみのため、無料でシャワールームを貸してくれました。

お天気にも参加者のみなさんにも恵まれ、とても楽しかったです。

The waterfall was spectacular, and I also enjoyed kayaking. The cave exploration was fascinating thanks to the guide's explanations, making it well worth the visit. Thank you very much.

滝は壮観で、カヤックも楽しめました。洞窟探検はガイドさんの説明が興味をそそり、行った甲斐がありました。ありがとうございました。

The Sagari-bana was incredibly beautiful✨ The moon was full, and I was able to see a very magical view🌝 There were also many crabs🦀 Abe-chan, our guide, not only taught us about the plants and animals of Iriomote but also shared various recommendations and great things about Iriomote! Thank you very much! Thanks to you, I had a wonderful time!

サガリバナとっても綺麗でした✨
ちょうど月も満月でとっても幻想的な景色が見れました🌝
カニもたくさんいました🦀
ガイドをしてくださったあべちゃんには、西表の植物や動物についてだけでなく、おすすめの場所や西表のいいところを色々教えてもらいました！ありがとうございました！おかげさまでとっても楽しめました〜！

The quality of the guides varies greatly. Having participated in another tour in the past and being part of multiple groups this time, I could clearly see the differences in the explanations and handling by other guides. Unfortunately, our female guide's knowledge and explanation skills were not at a level suitable for the job. While it's natural that we might not see stars or creatures, the guide's explanations should meet a certain standard. It felt like we were just walking through the bushes with a student, merely expressing reactions like "This is amazing!" or "That's gross!"

Additionally, regarding logistics, we received no communication about the pickup location until late the night before, and the amount of information required for the consent form was excessive. It would have been better if this had been sent in advance. Since I had to input the information for each family member on my smartphone, it took over 10 minutes just for four people, which is no joke.

There are other similar tours available, so it might be better to consider those.

ガイドの当たり外れが非常に高いです。別ツアーに過去参加したのと、今回複数グループで参加したので、他のガイドの説明やさばきを見ていたから如実なのですが、私たちの担当ガイド女性は知識も説明方法も仕事の現場に出してはいけないレベルでした。星や生き物が見えないこともあるのは自然のことなので仕方ないとして、ガイドの説明は一定水準必要なはずです。これはすごいー、キモいー、と感想述べるだけで、失礼ながら学生の子と茂みを歩いているだけみたいになりました。

またロジですが、前日深夜になるまでピックアップ場所の連絡もなく、記載必要な合意書も異常な量の必要回答量で、これなら事前に送っておいてもらえればな、と思います。家族人数分をスマホで入力しないといけないので、4人だと冗談じゃなくこれだけで10分以上とられます。

他に似たツアーもあるので、そちらのご利用がいいかもしれません。

I participated with my wife and two children. It was tough due to strong winds and rain, but we were able to see a bat for a moment, and it was a lot of fun! Next time, I want to join when the moon is dark to see the Milky Way!

妻と子供２人で参加
強風&雨で大変でしたがコウモリも一瞬見られてとても楽しかったです✨次回は月が暗い時に参加して天の川を観たいと思います！

I was able to see a sky full of stars, moving stars (satellites), shooting stars, and the Milky Way.
At the beach, I could see turtle nests.
The moon was beautiful, but it seemed difficult to capture the stars with the camera due to the moonlight, so the photo of the starry sky provided by the tour wasn't great.
The photos of the insects and other creatures we received were beautiful.

The tour involves parking the car on a dirt road.
We walk from the dirt road through a thicket, observing insects and plants, until we reach the beach. It's the same path both ways.

満天の星、動く星（衛星）、流れ星、天の川を見ることが出来ました。
浜辺ではウミガメの穴を見ることができました。
月が綺麗で、月の明かりで星をカメラで写すには難しいようで、ツアーの方からいただいた星空との写真がイマイチでした。
いただいた虫や生物の写真は綺麗でした。

ツアーは、車を野道に置きます。
野道から雑木林を虫や植物を見ながら浜辺まで歩きます。往復同じ道です。

I was taken care of by Yumi, the guide. It seems that encountering the coconut crab, hermit crab, Ryukyu sea cucumber, and sea turtle nesting was a very rare experience. The fun time flew by in an instant.

ガイドのゆみちゃんにお世話になりました。ヤシガニ、オカヤドカリ、琉球このはずく、海亀の産卵にも出会えてとてもレアな事だったようです。楽しい時間はあっという間でした。

Although there were slippery slopes and dirty areas along the way, it was a fantastic tour that my first-grade daughter enjoyed without fear, finding glowing scorpions and recognizing constellations! The guide was very knowledgeable about Iriomote Island and various creatures, making sure all participants had a great time. On the way back, he diligently searched for creatures, and thanks to him, we were able to see a large habu snake! I highly recommend this for families with children!

道中、滑る斜面や汚れる場所もありますが、小１の娘でも怖がることなく、光るサソリや、知ってる星座を見つけて大満喫のツアーでした！
ガイドさんも、西表島のことや、生き物のことを色々教えてくれて、参加者が楽しめるよう配慮してくれる方で本当に楽しめました。帰り道の車でもどこかに生き物がいないか一生懸命探してくれて、そのおかげで大きいハブが見れました！
子ども連れでもおすすめです!

We were blessed with great weather and a stunning 360-degree starry sky. It was the first time I could see the Milky Way so clearly with my own eyes. The explanation of the constellations using a laser pointer was very easy to understand. The driver was careful and drove slowly to avoid hitting the Iriomote wildcat, and the explanations during the journey were easy to listen to. Thank you for your wonderful service!

お天気に恵まれて、360度満天の星空でした。天の川を肉眼でここまではっきりと見たのは初めてでした。
レーザー光線を天空に当てて星座の解説をしてくださったのがとても分かりやすかったです。
イリオモテヤマネコを轢いてしまわないよう、ゆっくり丁寧な運転をしていて、道中の説明も聴きやすかったです。
お世話になりありがとうございました♪

The scenic spot of Iriomote Island, the Pinai Falls. Since it's such a famous site, I decided to go with a highly-rated service and chose Iriomote Nature School.

At first, I was a bit worried because the pickup car didn't have good air conditioning, but once we arrived at the location, the detailed explanations and the guidance through the scenery were very pleasant.

They took photos at key points with my digital camera, making sure to capture good angles, which created wonderful memories. The photography at the basin of the Pinai Falls was well thought out and absolutely fantastic!

I plan to request this tour again when I go back. Thank you very much!

西表島名勝のピナイサーラの滝
せっかくの名勝なので口コミ評判の良いところにお願いしようと思い、西表自然学校にしてみました。
お迎えの車はクーラーも効かず、ちょっと大丈夫かな〜との不安はよぎりましたが、現地に着いてからは丁寧な説明、その都度の景色をガイドいただきとても良い感じでした。
特にデジカメで写真を要所要所撮ってくれるし、良いアングルでの撮影を心がけてくれて、良い思い出もバッチリでした。
ピナイサーラの滝壺での撮影は手が込んでおりベリーグーです！
また行く際にはツアーをお願いしようと思います。
有難うございました。

The guide was very enjoyable and explained everything well, allowing us to walk without fear even in the dark. We were able to see a perfect starry sky and coconut crabs, making it a valuable experience.

ガイドさんもとても楽しく説明してくれて、暗い中でも怖がらず歩けました。
満点の星空とヤシガニもみられて貴重な経験ができました。

We canoed and trekked to the Pinaisara Falls. Climbing up and down, then canoeing again! You need to be fit, but I saw a family on the way, with the mother carrying a baby on her back. Amazing!
We felt rushed due to time constraints as we were heading to Yubu Island in the afternoon to ride the water buffalo cart, and I wish we could have enjoyed a bit more of nature. Next time I come to Iriomote Island, I plan to schedule with more flexibility.

カヌーを漕ぎ、ピナイサーラの滝までトレッキング。登って降りて、またカヌーを漕ぐ！体力がないとダメだけど、途中ですれ違った家族、お母さんが赤ちゃんを背負っていました。すごい！
私たちは、午後から由布島に行く水牛車に乗るため、時間の関係で急がされた感じがあり、もう少し自然を感じることが出来たら良かったと思います。
次に西表島に来る時は、余裕を持ってスケジュールを立てようと思います。

I hadn't made any plans before arriving at Iriomote Island, but I was interested in canyoning and was looking for a place that allowed same-day reservations. For now, I signed up for a half-day canyoning session, and since it was my first time, I had a great time. Everyone else was from overseas, but the guide explained everything in both English and Japanese, and all the participants got really into it, making it a lot of fun. Next time, I would like to join a different course. Thank you very much.

西表島に着くまで何も決めていませんでしたが、キャニオニングには興味があり、当日予約でも可能なところを探していました。
一先ず、半日でキャニオニングのみでと申し込みましたが、初めてだったので充分に楽しめました。
私達以外は海外の方ばかりでしたが、ガイドさんが英語と日本語で説明してくださって、参加者皆んなで盛り上がり、とても楽しかったです。次回は、別のコースでも参加したいと思います。ありがとうございました。

The kayaking time was just right for both the outbound and return trip. I knew we were aiming for the waterfall and its basin, but it turned out to be quite a challenging mountain climb—"rock climbing?!" We took breaks along the way, and with the guidance provided, even a middle-aged couple like us could keep up. I was amazed by the knowledge of our tour guide, Mr. Ishitaba! We had a great time hearing so much about Iriomote Island, its flora and fauna, and insects. I’m looking forward to participating in a different tour next time.

カヤックタイムは往復ともちょうどいい感じでした
滝上滝壺目指すのはわかっていたけどなかなかハードな山登り〝岩登り⁉️〟
途中休憩しつつ手取り足取り御指南いただいたので中年夫婦でもついていけました
ツアーガイドの五十畑さんの博識に驚き‼️西表島のこと、動植物・虫のこと、たくさんお話が聞けて楽しい時間が過ごせました
次は違うツアーにも参加してみたいと思ってます

This time, I participated in a plan that included a trip to Yufu Island and a canyoning tour.

We were taken by shuttle to both Yufu Island and the canyoning location, and the guide shared a lot of information about Iriomote Island with us.

On Yufu Island, we rode on a water buffalo cart! Once we arrived, we had some free time, so we could relax and enjoy ourselves.

For the canyoning tour, we walked a bit to reach the river, but since we were chatting with the guide, we arrived at the river in no time. Once we got to the river, we could jump from high places and use our bodies to go down the water slide, which was so much fun!

It was an extraordinary experience, and I have the best memories!

今回、由布島とキャニオニングツアーのプランで参加させていただきました。

由布島に行くまでとキャニオニングの場所に行くまではそれぞれ送迎車で連れてってくれてガイドさんも沢山西表島情報を教えてくれます(^^)

由布島では水牛車に乗って向かいました！
着いてからもフリータイムがあるのでゆったり楽しむことができました。

キャニオニングツアーでは川に着くまで少し歩きますがガイドさんとお話ししながらだったのであっという間に目的地の川へ着きました⭐︎川へ行ってからは高いとこから飛び込んだり体を使ってウォータースライダーもできるのですごく楽しいです！

非日常体験ばかりで最高の思い出です

The "Mangrove Canoe + Pinaisara Falls Trekking + Cave Exploration Tour" allows you to fully enjoy the great nature of Iriomote Island. You paddle through the mangrove forest by canoe, trek through the jungle towards the waterfall, and finally explore the cave with a flashlight in hand. It's a luxurious adventure that lets you experience rivers, forests, and caves all at once—truly an extraordinary day that will excite even adults!

西表島の大自然を満喫できる「マングローブカヌー＋ピナイサーラの滝トレッキング＋鍾乳洞探検ツアー」は、マングローブ林をカヌーで進み、滝を目指してジャングルを歩き、最後はかライト片手に鍾乳洞を探検するという、川・森・洞窟を一気に味わえるまさに“非日常”づくしの贅沢アドベンチャーで、大人も本気でワクワクする最高の一日でした！

I participated in the morning canyoning tour! Before joining, I felt a mix of excitement and anxiety, but our guide, Tomochin, provided solid support, allowing us to have a great time. :)

I was thrilled to experience activities like jumping and swimming from various spots, which are not something I usually get to do! At the end, I jumped into the water from about 3 meters, and Tomochin did a backflip while diving in, which was really cool.

I definitely want to participate again! Thank you very much!

午前のキャニオニングツアーに参加しました！参加する前まではドキドキと不安がありましたが、ガイドのともちんさんが、しっかりとサポートしてくれて楽しむことができました:)
色んなスポットから水にジャンプしたり泳いだりと、普段なかなか体験できないアクティビティで嬉しかったです！
最後に3メートルくらいから水に向かってジャンプしましたが、ともちんさんがバク転で飛び込んでいてかっこよかったです。
またぜひ参加したいです！ありがとうございました！

I was able to interact with various creatures, nature, and plants. I still have so much more I want to learn, so I hope to participate again if I get the chance. It feels like a wildcat!

いろんな生き物や自然、植物に触れられました。まだまだもっと知りたいことができてきてるのでまた機会があれば参加したいなと思ってます。ヤマネコみたいです！

There were many creatures to observe, including coconut crabs, crabs, hermit crabs, and insects. Also, the beach was beautiful, and the stars were stunning! The guide's knowledge was excellent.

生き物も沢山居てヤシガニやカニ、ヤドカリ、虫など沢山観察できた。
あとはビーチに行って星も綺麗だった！
ガイドの知識が素晴らしい。

I was able to see a very beautiful starry sky and many coconut crabs and other creatures. I was also happy that they gave me the photos they took for free.

とても綺麗な星空も見ることができ、たくさんのヤシガニや生物たちを見れました。撮っていただいたお写真も無料でプレゼントしてくれるので嬉しかったです。

This time, due to favorable weather, it was the perfect night for stargazing. I was able to see satellites and shooting stars, which is something I usually can't experience.

今回、天候に恵まれた為、星空鑑賞には最高な夜でした。
人工衛星や流れ星などを見る事ができました。通常ではとても体験できないものでした。