All Reviews for Sightseeing Tours

We used this service with our family during Obon. This is my second time in Ishigaki Island, but when combined with Naha, I've visited Okinawa about ten times every year. I always enjoy snorkeling tours and option menus on the remote islands, but I realized I hadn't done any sightseeing on the islands? This was my first time participating. The hotel shuttle was convenient, and the bus was large and comfortable. Although the schedule was a bit tight, we were able to see all the highlights and I was very satisfied with the sightseeing. The boat to the remote islands was also very impressive and comfortable. The tour company staff were very friendly, which made me feel secure participating. This year, I have more wonderful memories. Thank you very much.

お盆中家族で利用しました。石垣島は2度目ですが那覇とあわせると10回程度沖縄には毎年訪れています。いつも離島シュノーケルツアーやらオプションメニューで楽しんでばかりで離島観光に行っていない事に気ずき？初めて参加しました。ホテルの送迎も便利でバスも大きなバスでゆったり出来ました。少し時間は忙しかったですが見どころはきちんと押さえた観光が出来て大変満足です。離島に渡る船もとても立派な船でゆったり出来ました。ツアー会社の方も大変感じが良く安心して参加できました。今年もまた良い思い出が増えました。ありがとうございました。

We used this service for a family trip that included my mother and my husband's mother. While our family played at the beach, the two mothers took a bus tour. They said the guide's stories were interesting and that the places they visited were very nice.

On the way there, they picked us up from the hotel, but it was a bit unclear that we would be dropped off at the bus terminal on the way back. However, they kindly explained the bus details, including where to board, so we were able to return without any issues.

私・主人の母含めた家族旅行で利用。
私たち家族が海で遊んでいる間に、母２人がバスツアーを利用しました。ガイドさんの話が面白くて、まわったところもとてもよかったと言っていました。
行きはホテルに迎えに来てもらったのですが、帰りはバスターミナル解散というのがわかりずらかったです。
でもホテルまでのバスについて、乗り場など丁寧に教えてくれ、問題なく帰ってこれました。

It was my first time visiting Taketomi Island, and I'm glad I had such a fun time. I also went into the sea, but since it was the day I was leaving, I was disappointed that I couldn't stay long. The scenery was similar everywhere, and I felt like I might get lost, so I would have appreciated a more detailed map of the island's shops and such.

竹富島に行くのは、初めてでしたがとても楽しい時間を過ごすことができてよかったです。
海にも入りましたが、当日、帰る日だったので、長居できなくて残念でした。
風景がどこもにていて、道がわからなくなりそうだったので、島の店などのもう少し詳しい地図があったらありがたかったです。

On July 9th, I participated in a bus tour and water buffalo cart ride during the Diamond Princess's stop at Ishigaki Island. Riding with Yuko, each view I saw while listening to the shamisen is etched in my memory. Although it was a short time, it was a very meaningful experience. Also, I would like to thank Veltra for their kind assistance regarding the return ferry service when I made my reservation.

7月9日、ダイヤモンドプリンセスの石垣島寄港の際にバス観光と水牛車に参加しました。
ゆうこさんに乗り、三味を聴きながら回って観た景色一つ一つが頭に焼き付いて、短い時間でしたがとても有意義な経験でした。
また予約時、ベルトラさんには帰りの船便のことで色々親切に対応して頂き、ありがとうございました。

I found this tour because I had been wanting to visit Taketomi Island, which is only about a 10-minute trip from Ishigaki Island. It was cheaper than buying the boat and water buffalo cart separately, so I decided on this option right away. You can also choose your return boat based on the day's conditions, which I recommend.

石垣島からたった10分くらいで行けるということで、以前から竹富島に行きたいと思っていたところ、こちらのツアーを見つけました。
船、水牛車を別々に買うより安かったので、すぐにこちらに決めました。
帰りの船も当日の状況によって決めることができるし、おすすめです。

This tour includes both water buffalo carts traveling through the water on Yubu Island and those moving through the town on Taketomi Island. As previous travelers have noted, upon checking in at the remote island terminal, we received all our tickets and proceeded to our respective boarding areas on time. The coordination and guidance at each location were solid, allowing us to explore freely and comfortably while ensuring a safe and efficient visit to all three islands.

The mangrove cruise took place on a day close to high tide, but there were unique sights to see during low tide, and the captain's stories were entertaining.

On Yubu Island, the water buffalo cart crosses the sea, creating a scene filled with sky, ocean, and the water buffalo cart. I had imagined it would have a more rustic charm, but it turned out to be quite touristy with a comical side, which seemed to appeal to a wide range of generations. While on land, after confirming the return time for the water buffalo cart, we were free to explore. For lunch, we went to a cafeteria where we enjoyed a bento box featuring Okinawan ingredients, including rice made from black rice from Iriomote Island. As someone visiting Okinawa for the first time, I found the unique food delicious, and I even bought some souvenirs at Ishigaki Airport on the way back, thanks to the bento from Yubu Island. We took beautiful photos of flowers and the water buffalo in the water, and while we could relax on Yubu Island, it was hot, so we took breaks in cool buildings while exploring.

On Taketomi Island, I chose the water buffalo cart and bus tour. First, we took a bus from Taketomi Port to Kaiji Beach and Kondoi Beach. Although the time at each location was short, there were cheers when we saw the beautiful shallow beaches. The water buffalo cart then leisurely moved through the streets lined with red-tiled roofs and blooming bougainvillea. (The water buffalo has a habit of stopping in the shade, which was quite charming.) With a roof overhead, we were shielded from the heat, and the 30 minutes passed quickly as the tour neared its end. The connection to the bus back to Taketomi Port was excellent, so there wasn't time to shop or have tea in town, but without this kind of tour that allows for a short visit to all three islands, I wouldn't have been able to travel to the Yaeyama Islands. The itinerary itself and the operational efficiency of the tour seemed to reflect feedback from previous travelers, showing improvements, and I thought it was a wonderfully well-organized tour. This time, I traveled alone as a reconnaissance trip, but if it’s this good, I’d like to bring my husband along next time and go again.

由布島で水の中をゆく水牛車と、竹富島の町なかをゆく水牛車の両方があるこのツアー。
先人の方が、体験談に書いておられる通り、離島ターミナルでの受付時に、すべてのチケットを受け取って、時間通りに各々乗り場へ。各場所での連携、誘導もしっかりしていて、自由で気楽
でありながら、安心で、効率良く３島を回れました。

マングローブクルーズは大潮に近い日にちでしたが、引き潮ならではの見どころがあり、
船長さんのお話も面白かった。

由布島では、海をわたってゆく水牛車。視界の中が、空と、海と、水牛車、の世界。。。
は、もうちょっといい感じに鄙びた風情かと勝手に思っておりましたが、
ツーリスティックで、コミカルな一面もあり、それはそれで、幅広い世代に受けている様子。
上陸中は、戻りの水牛車の集合時間を確認したら、自由に見学します。
お昼は、各々食堂に行き頂くのですが、
沖縄食材を散りばめたお弁当で、西表島の黒米？のごはんがついています。沖縄方面は初めての私には珍しい食べものが多くとても美味しかったので、帰りの石垣空港でお土産に買ったものもあり、由布島のお弁当のおかげと思っています。
美しい花や、水に入っている水牛さんの写真を撮ったり、由布島では結構ゆっくりできますが、
暑いので涼しい建物のなかで休憩しつつの見学という感じでした。


竹富島は、水牛車とバス観光を選びました。
まず、バスで竹富港からカイジ浜や、コンドイ浜へ。各所時間は短いですが、遠浅の美しい浜が見えた時には、歓声が上がっていました。
そして、水牛車は、ブーゲンビリアの咲く赤瓦の街並みをゆっくりと進みます。
（日陰で止まる癖のある水牛さんがご愛嬌）
屋根があるので暑さは遮られ30分は結構すぐ過ぎて、ツアーも終盤です。
帰りの竹富港までのバスへの連絡もやたら良いので、町へ出て、買い物や、お茶のみをする時間はありませんが、短い時間でも３島巡りできるこのようなツアーでなければ、八重山諸島の旅行には来られなかったでしょう。
旅程そのものも、それを実行する側の機動力もあり、以前体験談等で見かけた客の声も反映され改善されているように見えましたし、素晴らしくよくできたツアーだと思いました。
今回は、下見を兼ねての一人旅でしたが、こんなに良いなら夫も連れて、また行きたいです。

I participated in a cycling course on Taketomi Island. It was hot, but the kids really enjoyed collecting star sand at Star Sand Beach, playing on the beach as much as they wanted, and visiting the village. It was also nice to be able to choose the time for the return ferry.

竹富島でのサイクリングコースに参加しました
暑かったですが、星砂海岸で星砂集めたり、ビーチで好きなだけ遊んだり、集落にお邪魔したりで、子供たちはとても楽しんでいました
帰りのフェリーの時間が選べるのも良かったです

It was my first time visiting the three islands, and it was full of highlights with a smooth itinerary. The activities were enjoyable for the kids as well, making for a fun experience.

初めての3島めぐりでしたが見所満載で時間もスムーズな行程で、子供も楽しめる内容で楽しく過ごせました。

I was able to smoothly enjoy the ferry, water buffalo, and rental bicycles, and fully experience the sightseeing. Thank you very much!!

フェリー、水牛、レンタサイクルとすごくスムーズに利用出来て、観光を満喫することが出来まし^_^
ありがとうございました！！

It was a tour that covered three islands in one day, each filled with its own charm. On Iriomote Island, we explored the mangrove forest by boat. We leisurely crossed to Yubu Island on a water buffalo, and the guide's sanshin performance was also captivating. We strolled through the botanical garden. The lunch bento was delicious too. Finally, on Taketomi Island, we took a relaxing tour around the village on a water buffalo, and the pace of life was wonderfully slow. I highly recommend this tour!

1日で3島を巡り、それぞれの島の魅力満載のツアーでした。西表島ではマングローブの森を船で観光。由布島へは、水牛でゆったりと渡りガイドさんの三線も魅力的でした。植物園内を散策。昼食のお弁当も美味しかったですよ。最後の竹富島は、村の中を水牛でのんびり回り時の流れがゆったりとして最高でした‼️とってもオススメのツアーですよ。

Since this is my first time visiting Ishigaki Island, I applied for a tour around the islands. The staff were kind, and I had a great time. Thank you very much.

今回初めて石垣島に行くので離党巡りもしたいと思い申し込みました。スタッフの方も親切で気分よく楽しめました。ありがとうございました。

At every destination, the guide is waiting for you, so you can enjoy yourself without any prior research. If you think about going on your own, visiting three islands in one day would be impossible, so I recommend it for those who want to go to various places even if time is limited! I took my 1 year and 7-month-old child, and since there isn't much walking involved, they seemed to have a great time. I think it's a plan that works perfectly even with small children.

行く先々でガイドさんが待ってくれているので、何の下調べをしなくても楽しめる。自分たちだけて行こうと思うと1日に3島もめぐるのは無理だと思うので、時間はないけど色々行きたい！って人にはオススメ。1歳7ヶ月の子供を連れて行ったが、そんなに長時間歩くこともないので楽しそうにしていた。小さな子供がいても全く問題ないプランだと思う。

Iriomote Island's mangrove tour was cut short due to the low tide, which was disappointing. On Taketomi Island, I previously experienced a glass-bottom boat, but this time it was a bus tour and a stroll in an ox cart, so I finally feel like I understood some of the charm of Taketomi Island. Next time, I want to consider not just a day trip but also an overnight stay.

西表島は引き潮の関係でマングローブのツアーが途中までだったので残念でした。
竹富島は前回はグラスボートでしたが、今回はバス見学と牛車での散策だったので、やっと竹富島の良さの一部が判った気がします。次回は日帰りツアーだけで無く宿泊も考えたいです。

I think it's great for first-time island hopping as it allows you to efficiently visit each island. The water buffalo cart experience was delightful, as the buffalo's face was so charming and soothing. On Taketomi Island, we explored various places by renting bicycles. It's recommended because you can go wherever you want and at your own pace.

各離島に効率よくまわれて、初めての離島めぐりには良いと思いました。
水牛車体験は水牛の顔が愛らしくて、とても癒されました。
竹富島ではレンタルサイクルで各地をまわりました、自分の行きたいところに行けるし、自分たちのペース配分で行けるのでオススメです。

The maintenance of the rental bicycle was lacking, and the tires were too deflated, making it very difficult to ride on the sandy road.

レンタルサイクルの自転車のメンテナンスが今一つで、タイヤの空気が抜け過ぎていたため、道路が砂地なので、とても乗りにくかった。

This was my second time, and the staff at Tomori Cycle were very helpful. I would like to use Tomori Cycle again next time.

2度目でしたが、友利サイクルスタッフ全員の対応がとても良かった。
次回も友利サイクル指定で利用したいと思います。

At the designated time, I received an explanation at the booth of the operator at the remote island terminal and picked up my tickets (for the round trip boat and water buffalo cart). I boarded the boat to Taketomi Island. Perhaps the delay was charming. After arriving, I took the designated bus to the water buffalo cart operator. After receiving my return bus ticket at the reception, I headed to the water buffalo cart. It was fun to leisurely explore the town while listening to the guide. From there, I rented a bicycle from the same operator as an option and went to see the ocean. The weather was clear, so I encountered the best scenery. I also picked up star sand for an hour and a half. After returning the bicycle, I had lunch, took the bus, and then the boat back to Ishigaki. The guidance was easy to understand, so I was able to enjoy myself freely.

指定された時間に離島ターミナルの業者さんのブースで説明を受けチケット（行き帰りの船と水牛車の３つ）を受け取って、竹富島行きの業者さんの船に乗りました。時間がすぎたのは愛嬌でしょうか。着いてから指定のバスに乗り、水牛車の業者さんのところへ。受付で帰りのバスのチケットをもらってから、水牛車へ。ガイドを聞きながらのんびり街中をまわれて楽しかったです＾＾　そこからはオプションで同じ業者さんのレンタサイクルを借りて、海を見に行きました。晴れていたので最高の景色に出会えました＾＾　　星砂も拾って、1時間半。自転車を返してランチを食べ、バスに乗って、船に乗って石垣に戻りました。案内がわかりやすいので自由に楽しめてよかったです＾＾

The weather was great, and it was a very enjoyable tour. I think it was a great value tour with various experiences like the mangrove cruise, water buffalo cart ride, and cycling.

天気にも恵まれ、とても楽しいツアーでした。
マングローブクルーズ、水牛車、サイクリングと色々な体験が出来、とてもお得なツアーだと思います。

It was smoother than I expected, and I was able to take my time at each point, which was very nice. The mangrove cruise left a particularly strong impression on me. I thought it would be good to experience it at least once, as there are detailed explanations provided.

思ったよりスムーズにしかも各ポイントではゆっくりと過ごせてとても良かったです。マングローブクルーズが特に印象に残ってます。丁寧な説明があるので一度は体験すると良いと思いました。

I received a prior notice from Dream Tourism Company that the boat might be canceled due to an approaching typhoon on the tour date, so I quickly changed the date. On the new tour date, the weather was perfect, and I was able to see the most amazing scenery. The female bus driver on Iriomote Island provided a thorough explanation, which was very pleasant. The water buffalo cart on Yufu Island and the blue sea of Taketomi Island were both fantastic, and next time I would like to stay on Taketomi Island.

ツアー日に台風接近で船が欠航になるかもしれないとドリーム観光会社から事前連絡ありすぐに日にち変更して頂きツアー日は最高の天気で最高の景色が見る事ができました。西表島の観光バスの女性運転手さんは丁寧に説明して頂き心地良かったです。由布島の水牛車も竹富島の海の青さも最高で、次回は竹富島に宿泊してみたいです。

I used this service for my first trip to Ishigaki. It was incredibly hot, but I was moved by the stunning views. The guide sang and played the sanshin for us. What a wonderful voice they have! I was enchanted. On the flight back, I was thinking about when I could visit Ishigaki again. I would love to use this service again next time! Thank you very much.

初めての石垣旅行で利用しました。すっごい暑かったけど、絶景を見れて感動しました。ガイドさんが三線で弾き語りして下さいました。いいお声の持ち主ですねえ。うっとりしました。帰りの飛行機の中で、次いつまた石垣行こうかなあーって考えてました。次回もまた御世話になりたいです！本当にありがとうございました。

At first, I planned to explore Mishima on my own in one day, but it was impossible due to time constraints... That's when I found this tour and decided to join. This tour covers everything I wanted to do, so I was very satisfied! I was able to enjoy it even as a solo traveler.

最初は自分で三島を1日で回ろうと思って計画したけど時間的に無理でした…そんな時にこのツアーを見つけて参加。このツアーはやりたい事全部網羅してるので大満足❗️また1人旅でも十分に楽しめました。

We were blessed with good weather and were able to enjoy a leisurely water buffalo cart tour. The white sandy paths, tropical flowers, and the roof's shisa were all wonderful.

良い天気にも恵まれ、のんびり水牛車観光できました。白い砂の道も、トロピカルな花も、屋根のシーサーも全て素晴らしいものでした。

I participated in the morning session on the last day. The weather was great, and the guide's stories were very enjoyable, allowing us to efficiently see various sites. The guide also acted as a photographer, and we were able to take many pictures.

At Kabira Bay, we didn't ride the glass-bottom boat; instead, we took photos and strolled around the park. If you ride the glass-bottom boat, you can't take pictures leisurely. You can only snap a few from the observation deck. It seems that we were the only ones on this tour who didn't ride the glass-bottom boat, as most people do.

This tour conveniently drops you off at Ishigaki Airport, which was very helpful.

By the way, the bus has the ocean view on the left side, and the mountain view on the right side where the driver's seat is. Everyone in our group sat on the left side (laughs).

最終日の午前中発に参加しました。
お天気もよく、ガイドさんのお話もとても
楽しく、効率よく各所みることができました。
ガイドさんはカメラマンにもなってくれて、たくさん写真におさめることがでしました。

川平湾ではグラスボートには乗らず、公園内で写真を撮ったり散策してました。
グラスボートに乗ると、ゆっくりとは写真などは撮れません。展望台でささっと撮るくらいです。
今回のツアーでグラスボートに乗らなかったのは私たちだけだったので、だいたい乗られるみたいですね。

このツアーでは石垣空港で降ろしてくれるので、
とても便利でした。

ちなみにバスは左側の席が海側で、運転席の右側が山側になります。今回の参加者全員が左側に座ってました(笑)

I participated with my mother in her 60s.
Since it was after the rainy season, the weather was nice and the heat was intense.

The hotel provided transportation, which made it very convenient.

On Iriomote Island, we enjoyed a mangrove cruise on the Nakama River and admired the Sakishima Suo tree.
The tour included explanations, which allowed us to appreciate everything more deeply.

We rode a water buffalo cart to Yubu Island.
Due to the high tide, the water level was quite close, which was a bit nerve-wracking, but it was an interesting experience that you can't have every day.
We had lunch here, and since we had a little extra time, we strolled through the botanical garden.

On Taketomi Island, we opted for a water buffalo cart and bus tour.
Given the heat, the bus tour that took us to the sightseeing spots was efficient.
However, for those who want to explore Taketomi Island at a leisurely pace, I think cycling, despite the heat, would be better.
You would be able to appreciate the charm of Taketomi Island even more.

The water buffalo cart took us along a path lined with bougainvillea.
It was wonderful to slowly tour the traditional streets of Taketomi Island while the guide played the sanshin and sang.

60代の母と参加しました。
梅雨明けということもあり、お天気もよくじりじりとくる暑さでした。

ホテルに送迎してくれたのでとても楽ちんでした。

西表島では仲間川のマングローブクルーズと、サキシマスオウノキを観賞。
説明しながらのツアーなのでなるほどと思いながら見ることができました。

水牛車に乗り、由布島へ。
満潮時間によってなのか
水位がギリギリでハラハラしましたが、
これも普段体験できることではないので面白かったです。
ここでランチタイムですが、すこし時間に余裕があるので植物園を散策。

竹富島では水牛車とバス観光にしました。
暑いので観光スポットに連れていってくれるバスツアーは効率よかったです。
ただし、ゆっくり竹富島を散策したい方は、暑いけれどサイクリングの方がいいと思います。
竹富島の良さをさらに感じることができると思います。

水牛車はブーゲンビリアの小道の方でした。
ガイドさんが三線を弾きながら歌ってくれる中でゆっくり竹富島の伝統的な町並みを巡り、とても良かったです。

I came to Ishigaki Island for my birthday trip for the first time. I signed up for a tour to quickly visit some famous spots, but maybe because it's an island, the bus's air conditioning was broken, and we had to switch buses in the intense heat. The replacement bus wasn't great either. The driver was nice, though. I got really sweaty and felt a bit nauseous, so I couldn't eat much for lunch... After the tour, I moved on to Iriomote Island and felt even worse. I ended up feeling very tired. I wonder if it's because of my age.

今回初めて石垣島に誕生日旅行で来てみました。とりあえずざっと名所めぐりをしたく、申込んだツアーですが、島だから？かバスのエアコンが壊れ、物凄い暑さのなかバス交換となり、その後も交換したバスもイマイチでした。運転手さんは感じ良かったけれど。汗だくになり少々気持ち悪くなった事もあり昼食もすすまず…。ツアーのあと西表島へ移動しましてさらに具合が悪くなり。
何だかとても疲れた。歳かしらね。

It was a reward trip for my husband’s retirement. On the day of the trip, the rainy season had ended, and the sun was shining brightly. I was concerned due to my physical disability affecting my vision, but I was very satisfied with the unique experiences of the wind, scents, and sounds that could only be found in that place. I appreciated the mangrove cruise, the lunch made with delicious local ingredients served by the water buffalo cart man in Yufu, and the brother from Taketomi Island who played the sanshin for us. I am grateful to all the staff who assisted us in moving around.

夫 定年にあたりご褒美旅行でした。当日は梅雨明けとなり、日差しが強かったです。
視野や視力の悪い身体障害のため案じていましたが、その場所でしか体験出来ない風や匂いや音に大満足でした。マングローブクルーズ、由布の水牛車のおじさんと牛と美味しい島の食材を使った昼ご飯、三線を聴かせてくださった竹富島のお兄さん、いたるところで移動を助けてくださったスタッフの方々に感謝です。

This was our first trip to Taketomi Island with two families (four people). We chose this plan because we wanted to experience the water buffalo cart tour, and it was the right decision. The water buffalo, "Yumeko," who is 15 years old (equivalent to a 45-year-old human lady), was very smart and understood the route well, even asking for water in the shower booth. We had a wonderful time as we went around the course. Additionally, we were able to visit all the highlights of the island, making for a satisfying sightseeing experience. Thank you very much for your help.

二家族（４人）での初！竹富島観光でした。水牛車観光が体験したくこの企画を選び正解でした。水牛の「ユメコ」ちゃん、１５歳（人間年齢４５歳のマダム）大変賢くシャワーブースでの水のおねだりや順路をしっかり理解しコースを廻り楽しいひと時でした。また、島内観光も見どころをしっかり回っていただき満足いく観光ができました。大変お世話になりました。

I decided to participate because it was just a 10-minute boat ride from Ishigaki Island and the price was less than half of a certain travel company's optional tour.

Since we could choose the round-trip boat schedule freely, we were able to enjoy the water buffalo cart and the island at our own pace.

The locals were kind, and even though the post office was closed on Sunday, they happily accepted my request to mail a postcard, which arrived later with a Yaeyama postmark. (I paid for the postage.)

The service at the meeting point counter was also polite and good.

It became a wonderful memory.

石垣島から船で10分という気軽さと、某旅行会社のオプショナルツアーと比べて半額以下という格安料金だったので参加を決めました。
往復船便の時間を自由に選択できるので自分達のペースで水牛車も島内も楽しむことができました。
島内の方も親切で、日曜日で郵便局が閉まっていたにもかかわらず、はがきの投函をお願いしたら快く受けてくれ後日、八重山の消印で届きました。（切手代はお支払いしました）
集合場所のカウンターの対応も丁寧で良かったです。
良い想い出になりました。

It was a very enjoyable time with a small group, and the glass-bottom boat at Kabira Bay was also very relaxing. The guide's sanshin performance was great too.

少人数で、移動もゆったりでき川平湾のグラスボートもとても楽しいひと時でした。
ガイドさんの三線も良かったです。