All Reviews for Sightseeing Tours

It was my first experience riding in an ox cart. Walking slowly at the pace of an ox is something you can't easily experience in today's world. This is the true slow life.

牛車に乗る体験なんて初めてでした。ゆっくりと牛歩で歩くなんて今の世の中、なかなか体験できません。これこそ本当のスローライフ。

I was glad to meet a coconut crab at Jungle Night. Next time, I definitely want to see a starry sky. Thank you very much.

ジャングルナイトでは、ヤシガニに会えたので、良かったです。
次回は、満点の星空を是非見たいです。
ありがとうございました。

Despite the minimum temperature being 28℃ and it being hot, fortunately, the weather was clear upon arrival, even though the forecast predicted cloudy skies. The tickets for each activity received at the departure port were efficiently used up one after another, and before I knew it, the day was over. I spent about an hour swaying in a bullock cart, enjoying the tropical scenery.

最低気温が28℃と暑い中、予報では曇りのはずが到着すると幸いにも好天。
出発港でもらったアクティビティ毎のチケットが順番に効率良く無くなっていき、あっという間に１日が終わりました。
全部で１時間くらい牛車に揺られ、南国の景観を楽しむ事ができました。

It was not a rushed, packed tour with a quick digest, but rather a leisurely experience where we could visit each place carefully and enjoy it efficiently in a compact manner. The lunch on Yufuin Island was local and enjoyable.

よくある、ダイジェストで急いで廻る詰め込みツアーでなく、時間にゆとりを持ち一つ一つを丁寧に周れ、かつコンパクトに効率よく楽しめました。
由布島のランチ、ご当地らしくて楽しく戴きました。

I was very satisfied with the tour that was planned to ensure we had a fulfilling day. The highlight for me was crossing to Yufu Island by water buffalo. In Taketomi Island, I was able to get around by renting a bicycle, which was great for exploring various places. It was a shame that I didn't have enough time to find star sand. The time spent at the water buffalo area in Taketomi Island, including the waiting time to ride, took longer than I expected, so I wished I could have stayed a bit longer. The boat tour on the Nakama River in Iriomote Island was very informative with various explanations, and the bus driver's stories were also very enjoyable and the best part of the trip.

充実した1日を過ごせるように考えてくださっていたツアーで、大満足でした。
中でも由布島に水牛で渡ったのが1番嬉しかったです。
竹富島ではレンタサイクルで動けたので、あちこちいけて良かったです。
時間が無くて、星の砂を見つけることができなかったのが残念でした。
竹富島の水牛のところが、乗る待ち時間を含め、思ったより時間を使ったので、
もう少し滞在したかったです。
西表島での仲間川の遊覧もいろいろ説明付きでとっても勉強になったし、バスの運転手さんのお話もとても楽しくて最高でした。

I was able to see a lot of different creatures! The stars were beautiful too!

I heard that you can see the Milky Way in the summer, so I want to come back in the summer!

たくさんいろんな生き物が見れました！
星もきれいでした！

夏は天の川が観れるらしいので
また夏に戻ってきたいですー！

Thanks to our guide Yuuki, it became the best memory! I definitely recommend joining the jungle tour when you come to Ishigaki!

ガイドのユウキさんのおかけで最高の思い出になりました！
石垣に来る時は是非ジャングルツアーに参加することをお勧めします！

In January, the water temperature was low and it was cold, but they provided wetsuits, and once I started swimming, it felt warm! I was able to see many beautiful corals and fish! I want to visit Ishigaki Island again!

1月で水温が低く寒かったですが、
ウェットスーツを用意してくれていて、
泳いが始めたらポカポカしてました！
綺麗なサンゴと魚が沢山見れましたー！
また石垣島に来てみたいです！

Yuki, our guide, provided a wonderful tour! Thanks to him, it became the best memory!

When you come to Ishigaki Island, be sure to join a snorkeling tour!

ガイドのユウキさんが素晴らしいツアーをしてくれました！
おかけで最高の思い出になりました！

石垣島に来る時は是非シュノーケリングツアーに参加してください！

There were various participants, some who were not comfortable in confined spaces or were trying snorkeling for the first time and felt anxious about swimming, but thanks to the thoughtful care provided, everyone was able to relax and enjoy themselves throughout the experience. The exploration of the beautiful and mysterious sea was fantastic! I highly recommend it!

閉所が苦手だったりシュノーケリングが初体験で泳ぎも不安だったり、いろんな方が参加されていましたが、細やかな気遣いで皆安心して終始楽しく過ごすことが出来ました。
とても綺麗で神秘的な海の探検、サイコーでした！オススメです！

My first trip to Ishigaki Island was a solo journey, and since it was during the rainy season, I chose a bus tour. In the end, it was a great decision! I was able to see the famous spots of Ishigaki Island in half a day, and the guide's explanations about each location, as well as the history, industry, and culture of Ishigaki Island, were clear and enjoyable. Fortunately, the weather was sunny, and the view of Kabira Bay was amazing! I got to look at the coral reefs through a glass-bottom boat and even saw sea turtles. I truly enjoyed the charm of Ishigaki Island!

初めての石垣島、しかも一人旅だったのと雨期に入ってたのでバスツアーを選びました。
結果的に、大正解でした！
石垣島の名所を半日で見ることができ、ガイドさんの各スポットの説明や、石垣島の歴史・産業・文化のお話などが分かりやすくて楽しめました。
幸い、快晴で川平湾の景色はサイコウでした！
グラスボートでサンゴ礁の海の中を眺めて、ウミガメも見られました。
石垣島の魅力を堪能できました！

I'm glad we were able to visit various places by bus, including those that are not accessible by car. It was great to go to Kawahira Park and see fish while on the glass-bottom boat. We were able to see sea turtles as well.

バスで、色々な場所、車でないと行かれない場所など行って頂き良かったです、川平公園、グラスボート行かれ魚見られ良かったです、ウミガメは見られた、

The water buffalo cart, mangrove tour, and Taketomi Island were all fantastic. I'm really glad I participated in this tour.

It was tough to wake up early, and it was disappointing that the soup and rice for lunch were cold.

水牛車もマングローブ遊覧も竹富島もすごく良かったです。
このツアーに参加して本当に良かった。

朝が早いのが大変だったのと、昼食のお吸い物とご飯が冷めていたのは残念でした。

The Ishigaki Island trip and the Mijima tour were great. It was my first experience with mangroves and water buffalo. I was moved. Taketomi Island was a bit lacking, but it was so unique that it didn't feel like I was in the same Japan. It was an efficient sightseeing experience.

石垣島旅行の三島ツアー良かったです。マングローブも水牛も初体験。感動しました。竹富島は少しものたりなかったけど、同じ日本とは思えないほど独特でした。効率の良い観光です。

It was my first experience with a water buffalo! I was surprised by the strength of the water buffalo, pulling about 15 adults! I was able to leisurely explore Taketomi Island while listening to the shamisen.

初めての水牛体験でした！
大人15人程が乗っているのに水牛1頭で引っ張ってくれて力の強さにびっくりしました！
竹富島内を三味線を聴きながらゆっくりみることができました。

I had an absolutely wonderful time!

After seeing stories from travel YouTubers about not being able to buy tickets for the ox cart and reading everyone's reviews, I was able to efficiently explore Taketomi Island by bus. The subtropical scenery of Yubu Island was so cute! After enjoying our bento, we relaxed at a gelato shop while looking at Manta Beach. If you're unsure on your first visit to an outer island, I definitely recommend visiting all three islands.

I had two small children with me, but they had a great time too! There were restrooms available everywhere.

The day before, I had a terrible experience with a different company, ○○ Pipi, who completely stood me up after I made a reservation through their site. I regretted not booking directly with a specialized company. However, Ishigaki Island Dream Tourism was specialized in outer islands, so I felt reassured! They did get my last name wrong, but it was fine!

結果最高に楽しめました♪

旅系YouTuber達が牛車のチケット買えなかった話を見たり皆さんの口コミを見て竹富島はバスで効率良く回れました♪由布島の亜熱帯の景色が可愛くて♡お弁当の後はマンタ浜を眺めながらジェラート屋さんでのんびり♪初めての離島で迷ったら是非3島周った方が良いですね。

小さい子供2人居ましたがちゃんと楽しんでいました♪トイレが至る所にありました。

前日にこちらのサイトで予約していた違う会社○○ピピにすっぽかされ散々な目に遭ったので…専門の会社に直接予約すればよかった…と警戒していましたが石垣島ドリーム観光さんは離島が専門で安心できます♪名字間違えてたけど大丈夫です笑

The way the guide spoke and the atmosphere were unique and very Okinawan, which made it a lot of fun. The cows were also taking their time, and I was healed by the song of the last guide.

案内してくれる方の話し方、雰囲気が独特で沖縄っぽくて非常に楽しかったです。
牛さんも休み休みゆっくりで、最後の案内人の方の歌に癒されましたぁ。

I participated in the tour because I wanted to experience nature beyond the sea. Fortunately, the weather was great, I was able to see the stars, and I encountered a coconut crab. I also got to hear explanations about plants and geography, and overall, I had a wonderful time.

海以外で自然にふれあえたかったのでツアーに参加しました。
運良く天候にも恵まれ、星も見られ、ヤシガニにもあえました。植物や地理に関する説明などもきけ、総じて楽しむことができました。

We joined a tour because my 5-year-old and 3-year-old really wanted to see coconut crabs. We went to a location that is not accessible to the general public by car, explored for about an hour, and were able to see our long-awaited coconut crabs—three of them! We also saw many other creatures that we usually can't see, and it seems the kids had a lot of fun and were very satisfied. Since it was cloudy this time, I hope we can see the starry sky next time.

5歳と3歳の子供がヤシガニがどうしても観たいということでツアーに参加しました。
車で一般の人では立ち入れないようなポイントに行き、1時間ほど探索し念願のヤシガニを3匹見ることができました！
他にも普段見ることの出来ない生物がたくさん観られて子供達もとても楽しかったと満足したようです。
今回は曇っていたので観れなかった星空を次回は観れたらいいなと思います。

I went for my birthday and it was a nice experience. The current was a little bit strong so we went to a different area for snorkeling. It is perfect for beginners or if it’s your first time snorkeling. Staff was so nice.

I’m not sure if you should really call it jungle or maybe I was expecting something else but it is kind of a trail to the beach area. It was fun and not scary at all, nonetheless. Thanks!

Since I knew it would rain from the morning, I thought I would get by visiting tourist spots by bus. It didn't seem like the rain would stop, and the glass-bottom boat at Kabira Bay was canceled, which was a bit disappointing. However, the guide's explanations were easy to understand, so I wasn't bored. When we arrived at Kabira Bay, there wasn't a single person around, and only a few glass-bottom boats were floating in the bay. There were no staff members, and it was very quiet. It felt surreal. Previously, I had visited on a sunny day and seen a lively scene, so I was instead healed by the calmness of Kabira Bay. I thought it would be nice to slowly enjoy a coffee while looking at this scenery. There are ways to enjoy rainy days too.

朝から雨と分かってたので、バスで観光地巡りで凌ごうと思いました。雨は止みそうに無いし、川平湾のグラスボートは中止となって「何だかなぁ〜」でもガイドさんのお話しも分かりやすくて退屈はしませんでした。そして川平湾に着くと人っ子一人居なくて湾の中にグラスボートだけ何隻か浮かんでる。スタッフも誰も居なくてとっても静か。幻想的でした。以前、晴れの日に来て賑やかな光景を観てたので逆に穏やかな川平湾に癒されました。この風景を見ながらゆっくりコーヒーを飲みたいなあーと思いました。雨の日の楽しみ方も有るんですね。

The boat trip along the mangroves on Nakata river on Iriomote Jima was very nice. Outstanding was the excursion with the buffalo cart towards Yubu Jima.

I participated a few years ago, and this is my second time. The guide's pleasant voice was nice. There was no sanshin and singing this time, but the explanations about the sights were thorough. During the first visit, I was able to see the primeval forest, but this time it was just from the car window. For lunch, the main dish, hamburger? or tsukune?, was too sticky for my taste, but the simmered dishes were very delicious. The portion of white rice was small and left me wanting more.

数年前に参加して今回は2回目です。
ガイドさんの心地よい声がよかったです。三線と歌は今回はなかったですがその分、観光の説明が丁寧でした。
１回目は原生林も見学出来たのですが今回は車窓でした。
昼食はメインのハンバーグ？つくね？がねっとりしてて口に合いませんでしたが煮物はとても美味しかったです。白米の量が少なく物足りなかったです。

The water buffalo carrying 16 people crossed the sea, walking steadily. I was just riding along, but in my heart, I was cheering them on. The water buffalo on Yubu Island was soothing. On Taketomi Island, everything was closed due to a festival, but in a way, it was lucky to see the island's festival. It was a tour that packed together the best aspects of each island. I had a great time. Thank you.

16人も乗せて海をわたる水牛、淡々と歩く水牛、私は乗ってるだけでしたが、心の中では応援してたよ。由布島の水牛には、癒されました。竹富島は、丁度お祭りで、お店は全てCloseでしたが、島のお祭りを、見れたのはある意味ラッキーでした。それぞれの島の良いところを、ぎゅっと詰め合わせたツアーでした。楽しめました。ありがとう。

During the journey, you shared little stories and taught us various things about Ishigaki Island, which was enjoyable! It was also great that you played the sanshin for us.

移動のときも小話をしてくださって、石垣島のことをいろいろ教えてください、楽しかったです！三線を引いてくださるのも良かったです。

妻と私は素晴らしい思い出を作ることができました！私にとって初めてのシュノーケリングでしたが、とても簡単で楽しかったです。

特に、ガイドのディエゴはイケメンで、すべてをとても簡単に説明してくれました。彼のおかげでシュノーケリングを楽しむことができました。そして、ディエゴの助けで海蛇を見ることができました。

このアクティビティを強くお勧めします。

追伸：イケメンのディエゴは運転中に石垣島の歴史を説明してくれました。それが土地を理解するのに役立ちました。

My wife and me could make awesome memory! It was my first snorkeling but it was so easy and a lot of fun.

Especially, our guide Diego, ikemen, explains everthing so easy. It help me to enjoy snorkeling. And, I could see a sea snake with Diego's help.

I strongly recommend this activity.

P. S. The ikeman explain Ishigaki's history while driving. It help me to understand the land.

I took a water buffalo cart from Iriomote Island to Yufu Island. The ride there was more relaxed than I expected, and the return trip was a bit quicker. 😊 It seems that the travel time varies depending on the age and personality of the water buffalo, which was quite interesting! 😆✨

水牛車で西表島から由布島に行って来ました。思っていたより行きはゆったり、帰りは少し早く😊水牛さんの年齢と性格で移動時間は変わる様ですがそこが面白かったです😆✨

Due to the ocean conditions, we changed to a half-day SUP cruise on the Miyara River on the day of our visit. Paddling slowly through the mangrove forest was an emotional experience, allowing us to appreciate the beauty and tranquility of nature. Our guide Hina from PiPi was also very knowledgeable about nature, and learning about the fascinating ecology of the mangrove trees was truly educational!

海の状況から半日のSUP宮良川クルーズに当日に変更していただきました。ヒルギの森をゆっくりSUPで流していくだけで、大自然の美しさや静けさが感動的でした。PiPiのガイドのヒナさんも自然の知識が豊富で、ヒルギの木の不思議な生態などホントの勉強になりました！

The guide's talk was informative, and I was able to enjoy a relaxing time experiencing the beautiful scenery and culture. Thank you very much.

ガイドさんのお話も勉強になり、ゆったりと美しい景色と文化に触れるひとときを楽しむ事が出来ました。
ありがとうございました。