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I was glad to finally see the mangroves. The tour with the team was not only about the mangroves but also included a lot of interesting trivia, which made it even more enjoyable.

念願のマングローブを見れてよかったです
チーム関ではマングローブツアーだけでなく多くの雑学を教えてもらいながらのツアーだったのでより楽しかったです。

I participated alone! It was a beautiful place rich in nature⭐︎ In the morning, the cows on Yufujima were adorable. In the afternoon, I went on a canoe mangrove cruise. I joined Team Seki, and when I asked them questions about the mangroves and the creatures, they provided many interesting answers! There were also families from overseas participating, and it was impressive how they explained everything in English! Even though I was alone, I was well taken care of and had a great time‼︎ I highly recommend this activity!

1人で参加しました！
自然豊かで、とても素敵な場所でした⭐︎
午前中の由布島は牛がかわいかったです。
午後はカヌーでマングローブクルーズをしました。チーム関に参加して、マングローブのことや生き物のことなどを質問したら、たくさん答えてくれておもしろかったです！海外のご家族も参加されてて、英語で説明していてかっこよかったです！1人でしたが、気にかけてもらって、とても楽しめました‼︎
オススメのアクティビティです！

We participated as a family with elementary school children. We were able to fulfill two wishes: Yufu Island and the mangrove canoe tour! The canoe tour not only included explanations about the mangroves but also allowed us to catch crabs and mudskippers, making it a very satisfying tour for the kids. Thank you, J! 😊

小学生連れの家族で参加させていただきました。
由布島＆マングローブカヌー、2つの希望を叶えることが出来ました！！カヌーではマングローブ解説だけではなく、カニやトントンミーを捕まえたり、子供たちの大満足なツアーとなりました。Ｊさんありがとうございました😊

After slowly canoeing while admiring the mangroves, we went on our first trekking adventure. The roots of the majestic trees were sprawling, making the footing quite challenging, but thanks to our guide's entertaining stories and explanations about the plants, we managed to reach the Piñal Sara Falls. Diving into the plunge pool with the 55-meter waterfall in the background was thrilling and felt amazing. Our family thoroughly enjoyed the half-day tour. I highly recommend it! The guide took many photos for us, creating wonderful memories. Thank you!

マングローブを眺めながらゆっくりカヌーのあとは、初めてのトレッキング。壮大な木の根っこがはびこり、足場はなかなかハードでしたが、ガイドの方の楽しいお話、植物の説明のお陰で、なんとかピナイサーラの滝に到着。落差55メートルの滝をバックにおっかなびっくり滝壺ダイブ、最高に気持ち良かったです。我が家は半日ツアーで十分楽しめました。オススメです！！
ガイドさんがたくさん写真を撮ってくださり、素敵な思い出に。ありがとうございました！

Yubu Island had a short and hectic impression with only one hour for sightseeing, but I was satisfied to cross by water buffalo cart. I was able to experience snorkeling at Barasu Island and another spot, making it a great experience. The meeting point was close to where we boarded the boat, and the snorkeling spots were also nearby, which was nice. Our guide, Abe-chan, took many beautiful photos, and I was very satisfied.

由布島は島内観光の時間が1時間と短く慌ただしい印象でしたが水牛車で渡る事が出来て満足です。
シュノーケルはバラス島ともう1ポイント2ヵ所で体験出来ました。
集合場所から船に乗るまでも近く、ポイント同士も近かったので良かったです。
担当ガイドのあべちゃんが綺麗な写真をたくさん撮ってくれて大満足でした。

Even small children participated, and thanks to the thorough and attentive instruction, we were able to successfully complete our first canoeing experience! The weather was also favorable, and we are very satisfied! Next year, please sign us up for the full-day course.

小さい子供も参加したのですが、懇切丁寧にレクチャーいただき無事に初カヌーを終えることができました！天候にも恵まれ、とても満足しています！
来年は、１日コースでお願いしますm(_ _)m

During the busy Obon holiday period, we took the Yufuin Water Buffalo Cart Tour in the morning and the Canoe Mangrove Tour in the afternoon. Although our family isn't particularly athletic, they taught us the proper techniques for paddling a canoe, and we were able to manage it well. During the canoe tour, I brought my smartphone in a waterproof case, but I might not have needed it since our guide, Matsuko, took photos and videos for us. She sent the data via LINE on the same day.

It was a very fulfilling day. Even after the tour ended, she shared information about a great coffee café and a place selling pineapples without a vendor, allowing us to enjoy our time until the ferry departure.

Thank you, Matsuko!

お盆休みの混み合う期間で、午前中に由布島水牛車ツアー、午後はカヌーマングローブツアーでした。
家族みな、運動神経がイマイチですが、カヌーの漕ぎ方のコツをちゃんと教えてくれて、乗りこなすことができました。カヌーツアー中、スマホを防水ケースに入れて持っていきましたが、写真や動画は、ガイドのまつ子さんが撮ってくれたので必要なかったかもしれません。その日のうちに、LINEでデータを送ってくれました。
とても充実した1日。ツアーが終わった後も、美味しいコーヒーのカフェや無人販売のパイナップルの情報など教えてくれて、帰りのフェリーの時間まで楽しく過ごせました。
まつ子さん、ありがとうございました！

We chose to go canoeing with two adults, a middle school student, and an elementary school student. We proceeded with two two-person canoes. Since the water level was high, we were able to paddle deep into the mangrove forest, which was a lot of fun. It seems that when the water level is low, you can get out of the canoe and walk. Our time on Yubu Island flew by as we strolled and enjoyed gelato.

大人2名と中学生、小学生でカヌーを選択。
2人乗りを2艇で進みました。
水位が高いタイミングだったため、マングローブ林の奥までカヌーで進むことができ、とても楽しかったです。水位が低い時は、カヌーを降りて歩けるらしい。
由布島は散歩してジェラート食べてたら、あっという間でした。

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！！

I made a reservation for a mangrove canoe experience on a day trip to Iriomote Island. It turned out to be very good. Komasan was in charge, and she was wonderful; the canoe time was very enjoyable. The kids seemed to have fun too! Thank you very much! ⭐︎ Since the tour also included a visit to Yubu Island, we took a water buffalo cart and spent a leisurely time. We had a full day of fun!

日帰りの西表島でマングローブのカヌー体験をしたくて予約しました。
結果とても良かったです。
こまさんが担当してくださいましたが、
とても素敵でカヌーの時間もとても楽しかったです。子供達も楽しそうでした！
ありがとうございました⭐︎
由布島へのツアーもセットだったので
水牛車に乗ってゆっくりとした時間を過ごしました。一日しっかり楽しめました！

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

I participated in a half-day mangrove canoe tour. The weather was great, and the breeze felt nice. The tour guide, Macchan, provided very clear explanations about the mangroves, which was wonderful. When I asked about the fruits in the mangrove forest, he kindly taught me about them. It was a very valuable experience.

半日のマングローブカヌーツアーに参加しました。
天気にも恵まれ、風が吹いてて気持ちよかったです。ツアーガイドのまっちゃんのマングローブの説明がとてもわかりやすくよかったです。マングローブ林になっていた果実について質問したところ丁寧に教えてくれました。
とても貴重な経験でした。

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〜！

We participated as a family of three, including my wife, our 11-year-old daughter, and myself. We were extremely satisfied with the plan that allowed us to fully enjoy the natural beauty of Iriomote Island, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in just one day! The guide was thorough and ensured our safety, helping us create wonderful memories. We also had many photos taken, and the underwater pictures are especially beautiful; I've looked at them many times since returning home.

The majestic jungle, stunning ocean, and rich natural experiences were truly amazing.

This is definitely a place we want to visit again. Thank you!

夫婦と11歳の娘と３人で参加しました。
世界自然遺産、西表島の自然を1日で満喫する事ができるプランに大満足です！
丁寧かつ安心安全なガイドで、最高の思い出を作る事ができました。また、写真もたくさん撮って頂き、特に海の中の写真は美しく帰って来てから何度も眺めています。
雄大なジャングルと美しい海、豊かな自然体験は本当に素晴らしいです。

また必ず訪れたい場所です。
ありがとうございました！

I participated in a mangrove tour on Iriomote Island! The guide, Shika-chan, was reliable and cheerful. With her smile and lively talk, the tour was filled with a fun atmosphere the entire time. As we moved through the mangrove forest, she explained the unique vegetation and wildlife of Iriomote Island in a clear and very detailed manner, leaving us amazed with many "Wow!" moments.

I learned about the natural charm and history of the island that you can't discover just by sightseeing, which was truly educational. The green reflections on the calm water and the sounds of wild birds that you can hear if you listen closely made for a wonderful experience that engaged all my senses.

Thank you so much, Shika-chan! I definitely want to come back again.

西表島でのマングローブツアーに参加してきました！
案内してくれたのは、頼もしくて明るいガイドのしかちゃん。笑顔と軽快なトークで、ツアー中ずっと楽しい雰囲気に包まれていました。マングローブ林の中を進みながら、西表島ならではの豊かな植生や生き物のことを、わかりやすく、しかもとても丁寧に説明してくれて、「へぇ〜！」と驚くことばかり。
ただ観光するだけでは知ることのできない自然の魅力や島の歴史も知ることができて、本当に勉強になりました。穏やかな水面に映る緑、耳を澄ませば聞こえてくる野鳥の声…五感すべてで西表島を満喫できた時間でした。
しかちゃん、本当にありがとうございました！また遊びに来たいです。

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 saw mangrove seeds for the first time! I learned about the decomposition cycle of fallen leaves that changes with low and high tides, and I also encountered shy crabs that appear at low tide. It was a fun canoe experience even for beginners. Thank you, Team Kantsu!

マングローブの種をはじめて見ました！干潮と満潮で変わる枯れ葉の分解サイクルを知り、干潮に現れるシャイなカニたちにも出会えて、初心者でも楽しくカヌー体験ができました、チーム関ありがとうございました！！

We had a canoe experience as a family of three. The guide, Mr. Seki, provided clear explanations and communicated with all participants, which made us feel at ease throughout the experience. We learned a lot about Iriomote Island and the ecology of the mangroves.

They provided both a small paddle for our 8-year-old daughter and an adult-sized paddle, but she persevered and paddled with the adult paddle until the end. It was also very enjoyable to get out of the canoe to see the mangroves up close and touch the creatures living there.

Although it was our first canoe experience, it became a precious opportunity to feel the nature of Iriomote Island, and we created wonderful memories.

家族３人でカヌー体験をしました。
ガイドの関さんの説明がわかりやすく、また、参加者全員とコミュニケーションを取りながら進めてくださったので、終始安心して参加することがでしましたし、西表島のことやマングローブの生態のことなど色々と知ることができました。
８歳の娘には子供用の小さいパドルと大人と同じパドル両方貸してくださいましたが、最後まで大人と同じパドルで頑張って漕いでいました。
途中カヌーをおりてマングローブを近くで見たり、そこにすむ生き物に触れたりしたこともとても楽しかったです。
初めてのカヌー体験でしたが、西表島の自然を感じられるとても貴重な体験になり、いい思い出ができました。

I experienced canoeing in Iriomote Island. The instructors were very attentive, making it easy for beginners to participate with confidence. Additionally, Mickey (the guide) had a wealth of knowledge, and it was a lot of fun. Thank you very much! It became the best memory!

西表島のカヌーを体験しました。丁寧に教えて下さり、初心者でも安心して参加出来ました。また、ミッキー（ガイドさん）の知識も豊富でとても楽しかったです、本当にありがとうございした！最高の思い出になりました！

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。

I went on a tour with Yufu Island and kayaking! Yufu Island had more attractions than I expected, and there were many photo spots to enjoy! I learned a lot about the mangroves while kayaking! It was fun even when the waves splashed! I'm glad I could have an experience that was typical of Iriomote Island!

由布島とカヤックのツアーにしました！
由布島が思ったよりも見どころがあって、写真スポットも多くて楽しめました！
カヤックはマングローブについてたくさん知ることができました！
波がかかったりするのも楽しかったです！
西表島らしい体験ができてよかったです！

Ibaraki Island✨️
I was looking forward to snorkeling. I was taken to a spot that was even more beautiful than I expected, and I was very satisfied✨️
Our guide, Yume, was also very attentive and kind.
This time, I went snorkeling in Ibaraki Island and diving in Ishigaki Island, but I loved Ibaraki Island the most～✨ The sea and the staff were both amazing✨️

So, I thought I would like to stay in Ibaraki Island for a few days next time. I want to try various activities again. (I liked Ibaraki Island more than Ishigaki Island😁)

初西表島✨️
楽しみにしていたシュノーケリング。予想以上に綺麗なスポットに連れて行ってもらえて大満足✨️
ガイドのユメさんも丁寧でよくしてくれました。
今回は西表島シュノーケリングして石垣島でダイビングでしたが西表島が最高だった～✨海もスタッフさんも✨️

なので今度は西表島に数日滞在したいと思いました。色々なアクティビティにまた行きたい。（西表島で石垣島より西表島が気に入った😁）

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 participated with our 6-year-old child and two family members. The canoeing in the mangroves, followed by trekking, and finally playing in the waterfall, were all amazing experiences that allowed us to fully enjoy the great nature of Iriomote Island. The homemade rice balls for lunch were also very delicious. Additionally, the guide was very kind and took great care of our child, allowing us to enjoy the experience with peace of mind!

6歳の子供と家族3人で参加しました。マングローブでのカヌーとそれに続くトレッキング、そして最後に滝での水遊びと、どれも西表島の大自然を満喫できる最高の体験でした。お昼ご飯の手作りおにぎりもとても美味しかったです。また、ガイドのお姉さんがとても優しく子供もしっかりケアしてくださり、安心して楽しむことができました！

Although my plans were slightly disrupted due to a canceled flight, I made my first visit to Iriomote Island. Since I was in Iriomote, I thought I should go on an adventure and decided to try canoeing. Fortunately, the weather improved. I was a bit anxious because I had children with me, but thanks to J's explanations, guidance, and assistance, it turned out to be a wonderful experience. The kids seemed to have made great memories and want to go again tomorrow! Thank you for the great experience!

欠航で少し予定は狂ったものの、西表島に初上陸。西表に来たからにはアドベンチャーをと思い、カヌーを体験。幸い天気は回復。子供もいたため不安でしたが、Jさんの解説、引率、助力により、とてもいい経験になりました。子供は明日も行きたいととてもいい思い出になったようです！
いい経験をありがとうございました！