Reviewed by: もりゆり
We used this service for our honeymoon trip. I had never visited Iriomote Island before, and I was also eager to go to Taketomi Island again, so this plan was perfect for us. The hotel was close to the island terminal, so we walked there, enjoyed a Maria Shake, and gathered for the trip. The boat ride was comfortable with no significant swaying, and we quickly arrived at Iriomote Island.
First, we went on a mangrove cruise. The scenery was unlike anything I had seen on the main islands, and I could feel the subtropical climate and vegetation. We learned about various types of mangroves and had the rare opportunity to see unusual bird species up close, making it a valuable experience.
From there, we took a bus to Yubu Island. I had always wanted to ride a water buffalo through the shallow waters, and my dream finally came true. Although it was a bit rainy, the beautiful scenery and relaxed atmosphere allowed us to forget the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy ourselves. Lunch was included, which made the plan very convenient.
Finally, we headed to Taketomi Island. We first toured the island by bus and even found star sand ourselves. We also rode a water buffalo cart here, but it had a different atmosphere compared to Yubu Island. We leisurely enjoyed the path surrounded by stone walls. With some free time, we took a break at a café near Nagomi Tower before heading back.
We arrived at the Ishigaki Island terminal at 16:30. It didn’t affect our evening plans, and we were able to fully enjoy the islands from the morning. Next time I visit Ishigaki Island, I would like to explore other nearby islands, so I plan to use this service again.
新婚旅行で利用させていただきました。
西表島は訪れたことがなく、また竹富島も久々に行きたいと思っていたので、打ってつけのプランでした。
ホテルが離島ターミナルに近かったので、徒歩で向かい、マリヤシェイクを飲んで、集合。
船は大きな揺れはなく、快適であっという間に西表島に到着しました。
まずは、マングローブクルーズに。本州では見ることのない景色が広がり、亜熱帯の気候、植生を肌で感じました。複数のマングローブの種類の説明や珍しい鳥類を間近に見ることができ、貴重な体験となりました。
そこからはバスに乗り、由布島へ向かいます。水牛に乗って浅瀬を進む映像に魅せられ、とても行きたかったので、ようやく念願が叶います。少し雨模様でしたが、美しい景色、のんびりした時間が流れ、都会の喧騒を忘れて楽しむことができました。お昼ご飯もついており、自ら準備する必要もなく、とても使いやすいプランだと思います。
最後に竹富島へ。まずは島内をバスで観光しました、星の砂を自分で見つけることもできました。またこちらでも水牛車に乗りますが、由布島とは違った雰囲気があります。石垣に囲まれた道を進み、ゆったりと堪能しました。少し空き時間があったので、なごみの塔近くのカフェでしばし休憩し、帰途に立ちます。
石垣島離島ターミナルへは、16:30に到着。夜の予定に影響することもなく、朝から目一杯離島を満喫できました。
次に石垣島に来た際は他の離島に行きたいので、また利用させていただこうと思います。
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| Packages: | 【2人目無料!】人数限定モニターツアー/水牛車とバス観光プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/10 |
Reviewed by: RS
I participated in a tour for my honeymoon! The schedule was packed down to the minute, allowing us to enjoy island sightseeing and see fish on a water buffalo cart and glass-bottom boat—so much to do! Everyone who guided us was kind, making it the best tour ever! Thank you very much!
新婚旅行でツアーに参加しました!
分刻みのスケジュールで、無駄なく離島観光や水牛車とグラスボートでお魚を見たり盛りだくさん!!
案内してくれる方皆様親切で最高のツアーです!
ありがとうございましたm(_ _)m
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| Packages: | 【12/31まで】グラスボートと水牛車プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/09 |
Reviewed by: うまぞう
The guide was cheerful, and it was great to efficiently visit the highlights. The glass boat can be affected by the tides, and the sea may be murky at times. During my visit, the tide was low, so it was murky. However, I was able to see a sea turtle.
ガイドさんも明るく、見どころを効率よくまわれてよかった。グラスボートは潮の満ち引きにより海が濁っている場合もあり。私の時も潮が引いていたため、濁っているとのこと。しかし、うみがめが見れました。
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| Packages: | 石垣島一周定期観光バス |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/09 |
Reviewed by: とおるちゃん
The weather was nice, and the water buffalo leisurely walked around the village. My stay on Taketomi Island was only about two hours, but I was able to take commemorative photos, making it a memorable tour.
お天気もよくて、のんびりと集落を歩いてまわってくれる水牛さん、わずか2時間ほどの竹富島滞在でしたが、記念撮影もしていただき、思い出に残るツアーでした。
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| Packages: | 水牛車プラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/11 |
Reviewed by: 山田カンゾー
I participated in this tour to quickly visit nearby islands since I will be in Ishigaki Island for a few days. The bus driver's explanations in Iriomote were excellent, the lunch on Yufu Island was delicious, and the ice candy and star sand on Taketomi Island made for a dream-like day.
石垣島に数日いくので、近隣の島をサクッと回れるこのツアーに参加しました。西表のバス運転手さんの説明が最高で、由布島のランチは美味しいし、竹富島のアイスキャンディーと星砂、夢みたいな一日でした。
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| Packages: | 【12/31まで】水牛車とバス観光プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/13 |
Reviewed by: トロ
This was my first night tour in Ishigaki Island. During the car ride, the guide shared various interesting information about Ishigaki Island, making it an enjoyable experience.
The starry sky at the location we arrived at was breathtaking, even more wonderful than a planetarium. I was deeply moved to see such a beautiful starry sky.
Additionally, during the jungle tour, we were able to see several Okinawan hermit crabs, which are a natural monument. We also found stick insects, fully enjoying the exploration.
The guide was very kind and provided thorough explanations. There were small children participating, and while some were scared or cried in the dark places, the guide responded gently, allowing the children to enjoy themselves with smiles.
I was able to participate in a wonderful tour that both children and adults could enjoy, creating great memories in Ishigaki Island. Thank you very much.
初の石垣島でのナイトツアー参加でした。車の中ではガイドさんから色々な石垣島情報を教えてもらい楽しく過ごせました。
着いた場所からの星空は圧巻でプラネタリウムより素晴らしいと思いました。こんなにきれいな星空を見ることができてとても感動しました。
また、ジャングルツアーでは天然記念物のオカヤドカリを何匹も見ることができました。その他ナナフシも見つけることができ探検気分を満喫しました。
ガイドさんはとても親切で説明も丁寧でした。小さな子どもさんも参加されてて、暗い場所に怖がったり泣いたりもありましたが、優しく対応をされて子どもさんも笑顔で楽しんでいました。
子どもも大人も楽しめる素敵なツアーに参加でき、石垣島での良い思い出を作ることができました。ありがございます。
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| Packages: | 【2人目無料!】人数限定モニターツアー/通常プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/20 |
Reviewed by: たまごん
Due to bad weather, we received notice the day before about a change in the snorkeling location. It was great to have the option to change or cancel for free. In some cases with these types of tours, unscrupulous operators might take you to the location only to declare that you can't go out to sea and offer no refund, so I felt reassured about that.
We snorkeled in the morning. The new location was said to be an area where sea turtles often come, and while I was excited to go out, unfortunately, we didn't see any. However, the guide was very kind, which made me feel safe going out to sea. In the afternoon, we moved to the Miyara River for SUP. I thoroughly enjoyed the great nature of Yaeyama and was impressed throughout.
The activities themselves were very fulfilling, but the only downside was being left in the city for lunch right after getting out of the water. I would have appreciated either a chance to take a shower or at least some prior notice.
天候不良で前日にシュノーケル場変更の連絡あり。
変更もしくは無料キャンセルの選択肢を頂けたことがよかった。
この手のツアーでは悪質業者の場合、現地まで連れて行き海には出れませんと宣言され返金もないことがあるのでそこの心配はないと思います。
午前中にシュノーケルを実施
変更した場所はウミガメがよく来る海域とのこと、期待を膨らませ海に出るも残念ながら見ることはできず。ただとても優しいガイドさんで安心して沖に出れました。
午後には宮良川に移動しSUP。八重山の大自然を満喫。終始圧巻されていました。
アクティビティ自体はとても充実できるものでしたが、唯一のマイナスポイントとしては海に入った後そのまま昼休憩で街中に放置されたことです。
シャワー浴びさせていただくか、せめて事前に連絡が欲しかった。
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| Packages: | 【2人目無料!】人数限定モニターツアー |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/25 |
Reviewed by: クローバー
On Taketomi Island, I was taken to a beach where I could find star sand. The bus driver showed me that it’s easier to find near the rocky areas. While leisurely beachcombing, I was able to find star sand and sea glass. During the water buffalo cart tour, a chatty guide introduced me to the charms of Taketomi Island and played Okinawan folk songs on the shamisen while singing along.
When crossing to Yubu Island on the water buffalo cart, we moved over the sea. Since it was low tide, there wasn't much water, but crossing over the water provided a different kind of enjoyment compared to Taketomi Island. At high tide, the water reportedly comes up above your feet. The lunch bento, Matsukado bento, was great as it allowed me to enjoy a little bit of Okinawan cuisine. On the Iriomote Island cruise, we were able to get very close to the mangroves and see various types of mangroves. Everyone provided attentive guidance, and it was a very memorable trip. Thank you very much.
竹富島では、星の砂を見つけることが出来るビーチに連れて行ってもらいました。バスの運転手さんが、岩場の近くが見つかりやすいよ〜と実際に見せていただきました。ゆったりとビーチコーミングをしながら、星の砂やシーグラスを見つけることができました。水牛車観光では、おしゃべり上手なガイドさんに竹富島の魅力を紹介してもらったり三味線に合わせて沖縄の民謡を三味線で弾き語りしてもらいました。
由布島に渡る際の水牛車は、海の上をわたりながら移動しました、干潮でしたので、あまり水はなかったですが、水の上をわたるので竹富島とは違う楽しみを感じられました。満潮は、足元より上まで水がくるそうです。お昼の松花堂弁当は、少しずつ沖縄のものが楽しめてよかったです。西表島のクルーズでは、マングローブのすぐ近くまで行くことができ、さまざまな種類のマングローブを見ることができました。どの方々も丁寧なガイドをして頂き。とても思い出に残る旅が出来ました。
ありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | 【2人目無料!】人数限定モニターツアー/水牛車とバス観光プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/26 |
Reviewed by: pooh
At the Kawaibawan Glass Boat, I was lucky enough to see sea turtles and was very satisfied! Since you can get off at the airport, I recommend it for those who want to efficiently explore the highlights of Ishigaki Island in a short time before their afternoon flight! 😊
川平湾グラスボートでは運良くウミガメも見られ大満足!空港で降車することができるので、午後の飛行機が来るまでの短時間で効率良く石垣島の見所を回りたい!という方におすすめです☺️
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| Packages: | 石垣島一周定期観光バス |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/27 |
Reviewed by: さくぼう
The weather was great and it was the best. The beauty was just as shown in the pictures. When I took a glass-bottom boat ride, I was able to see turtles. There was also Nemo.
天気が良く最高でした。写真通りの美しさ。
グラスボートに乗ったら、カメ見ることができました
ニモもいました
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/27 |
Reviewed by: pooh
They arranged the tour so that we could visit in the most suitable order, considering the tides. The guide was very entertaining, and I was healed by the water buffalo's laid-back nature. It was a thoroughly satisfying tour! 😊
潮の満ち引き等を考慮して当日一番適した順番で回れるよう手配してくださいました。ガイドさんは皆さんとても面白かったですし、水牛のマイペースさに癒され、大満足のツアーでした☺️
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| Packages: | 【12/31まで】水牛車とバス観光プラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/25 |
Reviewed by: ぴゃお
We borrowed boots and a flashlight and ventured down a path that felt like there was no way through, just wide enough for one person to pass at a time.
With the searchlight, we found many creatures, including the palm crab we were hoping to see.
Each time we found something, there was a detailed explanation, which made it easy to understand.
The staff member even spotted a chameleon or lizard, about 2 centimeters long, disguised as a dried branch—something we would have never noticed as amateurs.
The starry sky reserve was a bit hard to see due to the brightness of the moon, but I want to see the Milky Way someday.
In the car, we heard a lot of local stories.
I would love to join the tour again when I come back to Ishigaki Island.
長靴とライトをお借りして、「ここに入るの??」というような道なき道を進んで行きます、人が1列でやっと通れるくらいです。
サーチライトでたくさん生き物、お目当てのヤシガニもみつけました。
見つける度に詳しい説明もあってわかりやすかったです。
素人じゃ絶対気がつかない枯れた枝に扮した2センチくらいのカメレオン?トカゲもスタッフのお兄さんがみつけてくれました。
星空保護区は月の明るさがちょっと邪魔で見えにくかったけどいつか天の川みに行きたいです。
車の中では地元のお話をたくさん聞けました、
また石垣島に来たらツアーに参加したいです。
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| Packages: | 【2人目無料!】人数限定モニターツアー/通常プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/27 |
Reviewed by: 旅好きアラ還夫婦
It was an early departure in the morning, but it was nothing to worry about if it meant escaping the heat a little. We had a car pick us up to the hotel, and even after arriving at the island terminal, we were well guided to the tour desk, allowing us to participate without any anxiety, even as first-timers.
At the tour desk, there was a detailed explanation during check-in, and I became even more excited about the island tour that was about to begin.
Since it was a tour that included lunch, I made sure to buy some drinks and off we went to the ferry terminal!
We boarded the ferry, and finally, the Iriomote Island tour was about to start. As the ferry departed, the staff from the tour company waved goodbye with a big smile, saying "Have a great time!" which made me feel really warm inside.
After about 45 minutes, we arrived at Ohara Port. I thought I would rush to the restroom, but it turned out to be fine. "Everyone, please use the restroom first before proceeding to the cruise ship boarding area," was the announcement. Then we boarded the cruise ship and set off for the Nakama River Mangrove Cruise.
It was just the right time for the tide to go out, and the announcement said, "The scenery will change on the way back, so please pay attention," so I made sure to take pictures of the scenery on the way. Birds that weren't visible at first started to appear as the tide receded, and the roots of the mangroves gradually became visible.
There were people observing from canoes and others fishing from canoes, waving at each other in a friendly manner. This is also the beauty of travel.
The mangroves continued deep into the interior, and as the tide went out, it felt like they were about to walk towards us, creating a mysterious sight.
After the mangroves, we took a sightseeing bus from the pier to the water buffalo cart boarding area. On the water buffalo cart, we listened to the sanshin and songs while receiving explanations about the water buffalo, and we arrived at Yubu Island. Thank you, Yuto the water buffalo!
We enjoyed a lunch bento at the subtropical botanical garden on Yubu Island and leisurely explored the garden. It was a bit disappointing that the mangrove promenade was under repair and inaccessible.
On the way back, we took the same route, riding the water buffalo cart and then the sightseeing bus back to Ohara Port, boarded the ferry, and headed to Ishigaki Island. Although it was a quick tour, it was a delightful experience that I could enjoy thoroughly.
朝が早い出発でしたが、少しでも暑さをしのげると思えばなんてことないです。
ホテルまで車でお迎えがありましたし、離島ターミナルへ着いてからもツアーデスクまで、しっかり案内してもらえて初めてでも何の不安もなく参加できました。
ツアーデスクでの受付でも詳細な説明があり、今から始まる離島ツアーが益々楽しみになりました。
昼食付きのツアーでしたので、とりあえず飲み物だけをしっかり買っていざ!フェリー乗り場へ
フェリーに乗り込みいよいよ西表島ツアー出発です。フェリーが出港するとツアー会社の方の大きな✋笑が「行ってらっしゃ〜い」と見送ってくれて、とてもホッコリ☺️しました。
45分ほどで大原港到着
トイレに駆け込もうと思ってたら、いやいや大丈夫でした
「皆さ〜ん、先ずトイレを済ませてからクルーズ船乗り場にお進み下さい」のご案内
そして、クルーズ船に乗り込み「仲間川マングローブクルーズ」へ出発です。
ちょうど潮が引いてくる時間帯で「行きと帰りの景色が変わりますのでしっかり見ててください」のアナウンスでスマホでしっかり行きの景色を撮りました。
初めはいなかった鳥たちが潮が引いてくると、アチコチから出てきて…
初めは見えてなかったマングローブの根もだんだんと現れてきて…✨
カヌーで見学されてる方やカヌーで釣りをしながらの方もいて、お互いに手を振り合う✋和やかさ
これもまた、旅の良さですね。
マングローブは延々と奥深くまで続いていて潮が引いてくると今にもこっちに歩いて来そうな感じで不思議な光景でした。
マングローブの後は、桟橋から観光バスで水牛車乗り場へ
水牛車では三線と歌をききながら水牛の説明もしていただいて由布島到着
水牛のユウト君ありがとう
亜熱帯植物園の由布島で昼食のお弁当を頂き、のんびり植物園を見学
マングローブ遊歩道が修理中で通れなかったのがちょっと残念でした。
帰りは同じコースで水牛車に乗り観光バスで大原港へ、フェリーに乗って石垣島へ
早回りでしたがサクッと堪能できるツアーでした
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| Packages: | 【2人目無料!】人数限定モニターツアー/通常プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/27 |
Reviewed by: ももな
I used this service with a friend. Although we couldn't go to the Blue Cave due to the weather, we still had a great time snorkeling and on the mangrove tour with SUP (^ ^). It was my first time on a SUP, but the guide taught us how to paddle and gave us tips, so both my friend and I were able to stand up and ride it right away♪♪ The nature of Ishigaki Island was, of course, wonderful, but the guides were the best!! They were all very kind and took many great photos, which I've looked back on many times☆ I definitely want to join this tour again when I visit Ishigaki Island!
友達と2人で利用させていただきました。当日は天気の影響で青の洞窟には行けなかったのですが、それでも、シュノーケリングと、SUPでのマングローブツアーで十分楽しませていただきました(^ ^)SUPに乗るのは初めてでしたが、ガイドの方がしっかりと漕ぎ方やコツを教えて下さり、ワタシも友達も、すぐに立ち上がって乗ることができました♪♪石垣島の自然ももちろん良かったのですが、ガイドの方々最高でした!!みなさんとても親切で、素敵な写真もたくさん撮ってくださり、何度も見返しています☆ぜひまた石垣島に行く際にはこちらのツアーに参加させていただきたいです!
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| Packages: | 【2人目無料!】人数限定モニターツアー |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/24 |
Reviewed by: ムー
I found and participated in an activity other than dining at night on Ishigaki Island. We went on a night tour aiming to see coconut crabs. During the drive to the jungle, our guide shared jokes and taught us about the ecology of the island's wildlife. Once we arrived at the jungle, we put on free rubber boots and, with flashlights in hand, ventured into the night forest. We all walked together, searching for creatures.
The guide was skilled at spotting wildlife, and we were able to see endemic and endangered species, which made for a wonderful experience. Thanks to the guide taking us to high-probability spots, we were able to see the coconut crab, and the sound of it cracking open pandanus fruit was impressive. Additionally, I was very satisfied to see even a young coconut crab inside a rare shell. After finding our target species, we continued to search for even more unusual creatures and enjoyed ourselves until we returned from the jungle.
Along the way, we reached a beach beyond the jungle where we could admire a beautiful starry sky. Watching the stars while listening to the sound of the waves on an empty shore was incredibly beautiful and soothing.
From the pick-up service to checking on restrooms and drinks, and ensuring safety, I highly recommend this as a night activity.
石垣島の夜の飲食以外のアクティビティとして見つけて参加しました。
ナイトツアーではヤシガニを目当てに行きました。ジャングルに向かう車内ではガイドの方が冗談を交えながら、石垣島の生物の生態などを教えてくれました。ジャングル到着後は、無料で借りられる長靴を履いて懐中電灯を片手に、夜の森の中へ。全員で生き物を探しながら歩きました。
ガイドの方は生き物を見つけるのが上手く、固有種や絶滅危惧種の生物を見ることができ、とても良い経験になりました。目当てだったヤシガニは、確率の高いスポットを回ってくれたおかげで見ることができ、バキバキとアダンの実を砕く音は迫力がありました。さらに、もっと珍しい貝殻に入ったヤシガニの子供まで見ることができとても満足できました。目的の生物を見つけた後は、さらに珍しい生物を探して周り、ジャングルから帰ってくるまで楽しむことができました。
途中、ジャングルを抜けた先にあるビーチでは美しい星空を眺めることができ、誰もいない浜辺で波音を聞きながら見る星はとても美しく、心地よかったです。
送迎から、トイレや飲み物の確認、安全配慮も十分で、夜のアクティビティとして非常におすすめできます。
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| Packages: | 【2人目無料!】人数限定モニターツアー/通常プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/29 |
Reviewed by: ホワイトベア
I was liberated from the COVID-19 pandemic and traveled at the end of September. The heat had eased somewhat, and with the summer vacation over, it wasn't particularly crowded, allowing for a relaxed experience.
First, I was picked up at the hotel. From there, we went to the island terminal, boarded a ferry, and headed to Iriomote Island. After that, we took a water buffalo cart to Yubu Island. Each part of the journey went smoothly, with restroom breaks and plenty of time for shopping and sightseeing, which was well-planned.
The ferry ride to Iriomote Island took 45 minutes. I didn't feel any rocking of the boat, so I could travel comfortably. There were also barrier-free seats, and many elderly guests were on board. The sea water was clear and blue, and the scenery visible from the boat was wonderful.
We transferred to a mangrove sightseeing boat in Iriomote Island and headed upstream. As we approached low tide, we could see some sandy areas. At photo spots, the boat slowed down, allowing many guests to take pictures with their cameras.
During the mangrove tour, the guide was very knowledgeable about mangroves, which was very educational. Although it was low tide, we were able to navigate upstream to a viewpoint. The differences in plants as we transitioned from seawater to freshwater, such as those that store salt in their leaves, turn yellow, and shed their leaves to expel salt, were fascinating. I was also intrigued by stories about the pineapple-like plants, white herons, and the Iriomote wildcat. It was a bit disappointing that we couldn't see the Iriomote wildcat, a special natural monument, as they are nocturnal.
I learned that the red bottles hanging in certain areas are signs of fishermen setting crab traps, and that there is a hunting season for boars that only authorized individuals can participate in. This made me feel the cycle of life and the preciousness of nature.
The guide was so knowledgeable that he spoke for nearly an hour during the mangrove tour, which impressed me. It was a very good experience.
On Yubu Island, there were many large water buffalo, each with a name. When I looked closely at their faces, they were very cute and charming. There were also sibling water buffalo, and their eye contact seemed to show emotions, which was heartwarming. My perspective on water buffalo changed.
There was an area where we could interact with the water buffalo and take photos with them. The water buffalo cart ride included shamisen performances, singing, and the guide's stories. Even in a short time, it was packed with content, and the guide answered all our questions thoroughly, making for a friendly and enjoyable experience. The guides on this tour were very knowledgeable.
On Yubu Island, I had a bento box that was light in flavor and very delicious. The menu featured Okinawan specialties, including brown sugar yokan, miso soup with seaweed, and champuru, all made with local ingredients.
Yubu Island also has a botanical garden and the ruins of a junior high school. At the school ruins, I caught a glimpse of the history where residents were forced to relocate due to flooding from a storm surge.
The beach seemed to be in a natural state without much development, but I could feel the vastness of the sea, which brought me peace. There was a café near the beach where I could enjoy coffee and gelato, but I wished there had been an air-conditioned indoor space.
After the Yubu Island tour, we returned to Iriomote Island. During our bus ride on the island, the bus guide's stories were very interesting and enjoyable. Especially notable was the fact that there is only a junior high school on Iriomote Island, so children leave home to go to Ishigaki Island for high school, and the small number of elementary school students was a topic that could only be learned from someone living there.
The bus guide's personal story, "I haven't left Okinawa for 40 years, so I've never seen snow. Does it really exist?" was ver
コロナ禍より解放され、9月末の旅行でした。
暑さも多少和らぎ、夏休み後もあり、特別混雑はなく、のんびりと過ごす事ができました。
まず、ホテルまでお迎えにきて頂きました。
そこから、離島ターミナルまで行き、船に乗り、西表島へ行きました。西表島から水牛車に乗り、由布島に行きました。
どの工程も、スムーズに進み、トイレ休憩もあり、買い物、見学の時間もたっぷりあり、よく練られていました。
西表島までフェリーで45分。船の揺れも感じず、安心して移動する事ができました。
バリアフリーの席もあり、ご老人のお客さんも多数いらっしゃいました。海の水が透き通って青々としていて、船の中から見える景色も素晴らしかったです。
西表島からマングローブ遊覧船に乗り換え、上流に向かい船を走らせます。
徐々に干潮を迎え、砂地が見えてきた部分もありました。
フォトスポットでは、船を止まらせてくれたりゆっくり進むので、多くのお客さんがカメラをかまえて写真撮影を楽しまれていました。
マングローブ遊覧では、ガイドさんがマングローブの知識が豊富で、とても勉強になりました。干潮ではありましたが、普段はあまり行けない上流まで、船を進ませて、展望台近くまで行ける事が出来ました。海の海水から、上流の淡水に入るころの植物の違い、塩分を葉に蓄え、黄色の葉になり、落葉して、塩分を排出する植物など、西表島ならではの珍しい植物の話は、とても興味深く、聞き入ってしまいました、また、パイナップルもどきの植物やしらさぎ等の鳥、イリオモテヤマネコの話等、大変面白く聞かせてもらいました。特別天然記念物、イリオモテヤマネコは夜行性なので、昼のツアーでは見る事が出来なかったのが少し寂しかったですが。
また、赤いペットボトルがぶらさがっているところは漁師さんがカニをしかけているサインであること、西表島にしかいないイノシシを許可された人のみで狩猟するシーズンがあることなどの話を聞いた際は、豊かな自然の中にある生命の循環・尊さのようなものを感じました。
マングローブ遊覧では、ガイドさんがあまりに詳しいし、遊覧1時間近く、ずっと話されていて、関心しました。とても良い経験をする事ができました。
由布島では、大きな水牛が沢山いて、どの水牛にも名前がついていて、よくお顔を見ると、とても可愛い、愛らしい顔をしていました。水牛の兄弟もいて、水牛同士のアイコンタクトで、止まったり、進んだり、水牛にも感情、心があるみたいで、微笑ましく思いました。水牛に対する考え方がかわりました。
1箇所では、水牛と触れ合ったり一緒に写真を撮る事ができるエリアがありました。
水牛車では、三味線の演奏、歌もあり、ガイドさんのお話しもあり、短い時間、山盛りの内容で、質問をすると、きちんと答えてくれますし、とても親しみを持てるガイドさんで、楽しく過ごす事が出来ました。
このツアーのガイドさん方は、大変勉強家でした。
由布島では、幕内弁当を食べましたが、味があっさりしていて、とても美味しくいただきました。
黒糖ようかんやアーサが入った味噌汁、チャンプルなど沖縄名物や沖縄ならではの食材をふんだんに使用したメニューでした。
植物園、小中学跡地等が由布島にはありました。
小中学校跡地では、かつて高潮が原因で水没し、住民が移住をよぎなくされたという歴史を垣間見ることができました。
ビーチはあまり整備がされていない自然の状態のように思えましたが、広大な海を感じる事が出来、心が穏やかになりました。ビーチのそばにはカフェがあり、コーヒー・ジェラートなど楽しむ事が出来ましたが、エアコンが効いた室内があれば良かったと思いました。
由布島ツアーが終わると、西表島に戻ります。
西表島内の移動時には、バスに乗りますが、バスガイドさんのお話もとても興味深く楽しかったです。特に、西表島では、中学校までしかないので、高校生になると子どもたちは親元を離れて石垣島に行くことや、小学校の在校生の少なさなど、現地に住んでいる方からしか聞く事が出来ないような話が興味深かったです。
「40年間沖縄から出ていないので、雪を見た事がありません。あれって本当に存在するんですかね。」というバスガイドさんご自身のエピソードも大変印象的でした。
帰りは離島ターミナルから、ホテルまでの送迎もついていましたが、私達は離島ターミナルから、ゆらていく市場で地元の果物を購入して帰宅しました。そのあたりは、希望を出せば自由に選択できました。
ツアー全体を通して、知識豊富で話上手なベテランガイドさんによる説明があり、大変充実度の高い内容でした。
また、豊かな自然と尊い生命を感じる事が出来、日々身を置いている喧騒な都会の煩わしさから解放されたように感じます。
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| Packages: | 【2人目無料!】人数限定モニターツアー/通常プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/28 |
Reviewed by: TT
Sadly, the ocean condition didn't allow us to do snorkeling in the famous blue cave. They called us in the morning to let us know if the condition was okay or not. They let us choose either snorkeling in another spot or just do kayaking in the mangrove area. Since we had done scuba diving in the alternative spot previously, we decided to do only kayaking.
It was a very relaxing and fun kayaking tour along the mangroves! We could choose either kayak or stand-up paddleboard (SUP). My friend chose SUP instead. The instructor had good knowledge about nature (of course including mangroves) and he taught us details all along. I appreciate that he took pictures of us during the tour and gave them (more than 100 pics!) to us.
Highly recommend!
Sadly the ocean condition didn't allow us to do snorkeling in the famous blue cave. They called us in the morning to let us know if the condition is okay or not. They let us to choose either snorkeling in another spot or just do kayaking in mangrove area. Since we had done scuba diving in the alternative spot previously, we decided to do only kayaking.
It was a very relaxing fun kayaking tour along mangroves! We could choose either kayak or sup. My friend chose sup instead. The instruction has good knowledge about nature (of course including mangroves) and he taught us details all along. I appreciate he took pictures of us during the tour and gave them (more than 100pics!) to us.
Highly recommend!
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| Packages: | 【2人目無料!】人数限定モニターツアー |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/23 |
Reviewed by: ひろちゃん
On September 22, 2023, I visited Iriomote Island and Yufu Island. The itinerary and time allocation were just right, making it a very satisfying tour.
First, we boarded the ship and set sail smoothly without any delays. The weather was nice, so we could see the remote islands from the boat, and since there was a commentary on board, we arrived at Iriomote Island in no time while enjoying the view outside. After arriving, we smoothly transitioned from the Nakama River cruise boat to a bus, then to Yufu Island by water buffalo, followed by lunch, and finally back to Iriomote Island by water buffalo before returning to port.
Overall, the tour allowed us to act with ease and enjoy sightseeing without feeling rushed. The guides at each location provided clear and slow explanations, so I have nothing to complain about. It was a perfect score. It became a wonderful memory, and I will use this service again on my next trip.
2023年9月22日に西表島、由布島へ行ってきました。行程、時間配分ともにちょうど良く、大変満足出来るツアーになりました。
まず乗船から出港ですが、待たされる事もなくスムーズな出だし。天気が良かった為、船の中から離島が見え、説明も船内放送されていたので、外を眺めていたらあっという間に西表島に到着。
到着後は流れるように仲間川クルーズ船→バス移動→水牛で由布島→昼食→水牛で西表島→帰港となりました。
全体を通して、せかせかせずに余裕を持ちながら行動ができ、観光を十分に楽しめるツアーでした。
各所案内していた頂いた方々も、分かりやすくゆっくりと案内や説明をして下さったので、何も言う事はありません。100点です。
最高の思い出になりました。次回観光の際も利用します。
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| Packages: | 【2人目無料!】人数限定モニターツアー/通常プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/22 |
Reviewed by: 和さん
I was moved by the sight of the female driver and tour guide, as well as the captain skillfully navigating the sightseeing boat.
The exploration tour that took us to three islands was wonderful. The sea and sky were simply beautiful.
ツアーを運行する女性ドライバー兼添乗員さん、遊覧船を自在に操船する船長さん、女性が活躍する姿に感動しました。
3島いいとこ取りの探検ツアー素晴らしかったです。うみと空がとにかく美しい。
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| Packages: | 竹富島水牛車プラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/21 |
Reviewed by: Kensuke
We participated with our 4-year-old and 7-year-old. The staff members were great at getting everyone excited from the bus ride, making it a fun tour! We got to see the coconut crab that the kids wanted to see, and the starry sky was amazing. The whole family was very satisfied. We would love to join another tour next time! Thank you!
4歳・7歳の子連れで参加しました。
スタッフのお兄さんたちは、行きのバスから色々と盛り上げてくださって、楽しいツアーでした!
子供たちが見たがっていたヤシガニも見られましたし、星空もすごかったです。
家族みんな大満足。
今度は他のツアーも参加してみたいです!
ありがとうございました!
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| Packages: | 通常プラン |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/20 |
Reviewed by: かな
I was a bit worried about joining the local tour alone and feeling out of place, but I had such a fun time that it didn't matter at all!
Both the bus guide and the lady from the mangrove tour were great at chatting, and I never got bored listening to them.
There were water buffalo and live music, which was very soothing, and I also enjoyed taking commemorative photos with the water buffalo!
初めて現地ツアー参加(1人だし浮くかな?)と思っていましたが気にならないぐらい楽しいひと時を過ごせました!
バスの添乗員さん、マングローブツアーのお姉さん共にお喋りが上手で聞いていて飽きませんでした。
水牛も弾き語りもあって癒されたし水牛と記念撮影もできて楽しかったです!
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| Packages: | 通常プラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/20 |
Reviewed by: 旅だいすき
It was a bus tour that covered the main tourist attractions in Ishigaki. The guide this time was said to be the only male guide from the operating company. The weather was nice, and the guided tour, filled with jokes, allowed us to have a great time!
石垣の主要な観光地を網羅したバスツアーでした。今回のガイドさんは運行会社で唯一の男性ガイドさんだそうです。天候も良く、ジョーク交えてのガイドは楽しい時間を過ごさせていただきました!
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| Packages: | 石垣島一周定期観光バス |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/19 |
Reviewed by: なつ
I participated in this trip alone. I was worried since there were many families, but at each destination, the guide was there waiting for us, so I could join without getting lost. When I arrived at Taketomi Island, I was able to choose the course I wanted to experience. It was a very satisfying trip to Okinawa. Thank you very much.
一人旅での参加でした。
ご家族連れの方が多い中で心配でしたが行く先々にしっかりとガイドさんが待っていてくださるので迷うことなく参加できました。
竹富島に着いた際には自分で体験したいコースを選択できます。
大満足の沖縄旅行でした。
ありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | 【12/31まで】グラスボートと水牛車プラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/18 |
Reviewed by: かん
I participated on the day I arrived at Ishigaki Island Airport at 6 PM. I wanted to enjoy activities even with an evening arrival, and the meeting time was set for 7:30 PM, which was a bit late, so that was my motivation to join. In the end, it was definitely the right decision to participate!!
Here are some specific details:
- You can borrow rubber boots (you can go without socks if you don't mind).
- It was late September, but I didn't get too sweaty. My clothes didn't get very dirty as long as I didn't fall.
- I think long sleeves and long pants are better, but I didn't get bitten by bugs thanks to the insect spray provided.
- The guide explained various creatures and terrains, which was very enjoyable!
- The chance of encountering a coconut crab was said to be 50%, and I was able to see one towards the end!
- It was a crescent moon night with few clouds, so I could see many stars and the Milky Way, which was beautiful.
- On the way back, we arrived at the remote island terminal around 10 PM, and it was also possible to have dinner at an izakaya in town afterward.
The staff were very pleasant as well! I plan to participate in other activities too!
18時石垣島空港着の日に参加しました。
夕方着でもアクティビティを楽しみたく、集合時間が19時半と遅めだったのが参加したきっかけです。
結果、参加して大正解でした!!
以下、具体的な情報です。
・長靴は貸していただけます(靴下は気にならなければなしでOK)
・9月下旬でしたが、汗だくにまではならなかったです。服装も転ばなければすごく汚れはしませんでした
・長袖長ズボンの方が良いとは思いますが、貸し出しの虫スプレーをすれば虫には刺されませんでした
・ガイドさんが色々な生物や地形の解説をしてくれ、とても楽しいです!
・ヤシガニは遭遇率50%とのことでしたが、最後の方に見れました!
・三日月で雲の少ない日だったので、たくさんの星や天の川が見え、綺麗でした
・帰りは離島ターミナルに22時くらいに到着し、その後街の居酒屋で夕飯を食べることも可能です
スタッフさんも感じが良い方でした♪
他のアクティビティも参加しようと思います!
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| Packages: | 【2人目無料!】人数限定モニターツアー/通常プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/19 |
Reviewed by: ノゾミ
This time, I wanted to ride a water buffalo cart that walks on water, so I joined a plan that included Yubu Island. On the day of the trip, the weather was clear, and the boat ride to the island was fantastic with a pleasant breeze. During the mangrove tour, the staff provided detailed explanations, making it very easy to understand. While riding the water buffalo cart, I enjoyed various explanations and even live performances on the sanshin. Upon arriving at Yubu Island, I was able to enjoy delicious bento boxes. The stay on Yubu Island was 90 minutes, which I thought was a bit short to explore leisurely, but I still had a great time. Traveling to each location was smooth by boat or bus, so I was very satisfied with my experience on both islands.
今回は水の上を歩く水牛車に乗りたくて、由布島が含まれるプランに参加しました。
当日は晴天で、島に向かうまでの船も風が気持ち良くて最高でした。
マングローブ遊覧では、スタッフの方が詳しく解説してくださるので、とてもわかりやすかったです。
水牛車に乗っている際もいろんな解説や三線の弾き語りまで満喫できました。
由布島に着くと、どれも美味しいお弁当を食べることができました。由布島の滞在時間は90分なのですが、ゆっくり色々見て回るには、少し短いかなと思いましたが、それでも十分満喫できました。
どの場所に行くにも、船やバスなどスムーズなので、二つの島を存分に楽しめて大満足です。
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| Packages: | 通常プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/18 |
Reviewed by: とんさん
We participated as a group of four, with our two sons aged 4 and 6, along with two parents. We took a microbus from the meeting point along a mountain road. During the ride, our guide shared information about Ishigaki Island.
Once we were in the mountains, it was pitch dark when we turned off the lights! It felt a bit scary, but it was a great adventure. We were soaked in sweat. The mountain path was steep, but our 4-year-old son was able to manage it without any issues as long as we held his hand.
It seemed like the weather was perfect on the day we participated, and we could see an incredible number of stars. It was truly moving. However, the time we had to gaze at the stars was a bit short, and I wished we could have spent more time looking at them.
This is a place you definitely can't visit without joining a tour, so I'm glad we participated. I also had a fun conversation with a young man who was on the same tour. Thank you very much!
4才、6才の息子と親2人の計4人で参加しました。
集合場所からマイクロバスで山道を進みます。その間もガイドのお姉さんが石垣島のこと等を教えてくれます。
山の中は、ライトを消すと真っ暗!少し怖いくらい冒険感があり良かったです。汗びっしょりになりました。険しい山道ですが4才の息子も、親が手を繋いであげれば問題なく進めました。
私たちが参加した日は、とても天気が良かったようで、めちゃくちゃ星が見えました。感動しました。星を眺める時間が少し短かったので、もう少し見たかったです。
ツアーでなければ絶対に行けない場所なので、参加して良かったです。
同じツアーに参加していたお兄さんとも楽しく会話できました。
ありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | 【2人目無料!】人数限定モニターツアー/通常プラン |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/12 |
Reviewed by: H.I.
Iriomote Island, Yufu Island, and Taketomi Island can all be visited in one day, making it quite efficient. I think it's a good idea to quickly explore and then decide which island you want to relax on during your next visit.
Personally, I recommend renting a bicycle on Taketomi Island (I chose a cart). I think it's more interesting to watch the cart from the outside. I believe it's better to freely explore with a rental bicycle (I chose the cart because I had already cycled around Taketomi Island the day before).
西表島、由布島、さらに竹富島を1日で回れるのでかなり高効率。ざっと回ってゆったりしたい島を決めて次回にそちらでゆったりするのがよいと思います。
竹富島は、個人的にはレンタサイクルがおすすめです(私は牛車にしましたが)。牛車は外から見ている方が面白いと思います。レンタサイクルでいろいろ自由に回るのがよいと思います(私は前日に竹富島でサイクリング済みだったので牛車を選んだのもあります)。
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| Packages: | 竹富島水牛車プラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/15 |
Reviewed by: え〜じ
I participated in a mangrove canoe and Blue Cave snorkeling tour! The weather was perfect, and I was healed by the great nature of the mangroves, caves, and sea✨
I had experienced canoeing before, but it had been a while, so I was worried about how well I could paddle. However, the wind was calm, making it very easy to paddle, and most importantly, the guidance and instructions from the guides were precise, allowing me to enjoy the experience with great peace of mind!
The Blue Cave, which I had wanted to visit for a long time, didn't quite match the colors I had imagined due to the cloudy weather, but inside the cave was very mystical, and I had a wonderful experience!
There were many different fish while snorkeling, and it was a lot of fun. I tried free diving while wearing a life jacket, but it was definitely harder than it looked for the guides.
The guides took many photos of each moment of today's various experiences, allowing me to look back on the wonderful memories of the trip!
All the guides were kind and handsome, and they shared delicious places and ways to enjoy Ishigaki Island, making me feel that choosing this tour was a great decision✨
マングローブでカヌー&青の洞窟シュノーケルツアーに参加しました!お天気にも恵まれて、マングローブと洞窟、海の大自然に癒やされました〜✨
カヌーは以前も体験したことがありましたが、だいぶ前だったので上手く漕げるか不安でしたが、風も穏やかでとっても漕ぎやすく、何よりガイドさん達のレクチャーと先導が的確でとても安心して楽しめました!
ずっと行きたかった青の洞窟は、お天気が曇っていたのでイメージの色とはいかなかったですが、洞窟の中はとっても神秘的で、素敵な体験ができました!
シュノーケルでもいろんな魚がいてとても楽しかったです。ライフジャケットを着たままでの素潜りに挑戦しましたが、ガイドさんのようにはやっぱり難しかったです。
今日のいろんな体験の一コマ一コマを写真でたくさん撮影してくれて、素敵な旅の思い出を振り返ることができました!
ガイドのみなさんも皆優しくてイケメンで、石垣島の美味しいお店や楽しみ方を教えてくれたりして、このツアーを選んで良かったなぁと思います✨
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| Packages: | 【2人目無料!】人数限定モニターツアー |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/17 |
Reviewed by: ゆーりー
The guide was very friendly and easy to talk to. Even during the drive to the location, they shared interesting facts about Ishigaki Island, tourist spots, and delicious places to eat, making the round trip enjoyable without any dull moments. The area was a jungle beyond my imagination, so dark that it was difficult to move without a light, but as we made our way through the jungle together, we learned about animals, insects, and plants that can only be seen there. In the end, we were greeted by a stunning starry sky, which was truly moving. It was a wonderful experience and became a fantastic travel memory.
ガイドの方がすごく気さくな方で話しやすく
現地に移動中の車中でも石垣島の豆知識や観光地、美味しい食事処等を教えてくれて往復の車中は暇を持て余すことなく楽しい移動でした。
現地は想像以上のジャングルでライトがないと進むことも難しいくらい真っ暗ですが、みんなでジャングルを進み現地でしか見ることのできない動物、虫、植物を教えてもらいながら進んで最後にはすごく綺麗な星空が広がっていて感動しました。とてもいい体験が出来て最高な旅の思い出になりました。
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| Packages: | 【2人目無料!】人数限定モニターツアー/通常プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/15 |
Reviewed by: たら555
I was able to see various creatures: frogs, centipedes, owls, bats, coconut crabs, hiding rock crabs, adult fireflies, hermit crabs, and about three types of crabs.
At first, I was asked which creatures I wanted to see, and I was able to see all the ones I hoped for! The coconut crab, which is a national treasure and an endangered species, was a juvenile, but it was adorable with its bubbles! We passed through a jungle without lights, which felt inaccessible for amateurs. I've been to Ishigaki Island many times, but I couldn't go there on my own, so it was great to join the tour and hear the excitement of my two boys.
Finally, under the starry sky, I saw adult fireflies that looked like shooting stars; they were more vibrant and lively than the fireflies I've seen before. Also, the owl on Owl Street was cute as it left after pooping!
The guide was very kind as well! Thank you very much!
見れた生物、カエル、ゲジゲジ、フクロウ、コウモリ、ヤシガニ、隠れ岩カニ、ホタルの成虫、ヤドカリ、カニ(3種類くらい)
最初に観たい生物の希望を聞かれたのですが、期待した生物を全部見れました!天記念物で絶滅危惧種のヤシガニは子供でしたが、泡をはいていて可愛かったです!途中、灯りのないジャングルを通ってくので、素人にはいけない感じ。石垣島は何度も来たのですが、あそこは自分では行けないので、ツアーに参加して子供(男の子2人)の歓声が聞けて良かったです。
最後に見た、満天の星空の下、流れ星のような蛍の成虫、、見たことある蛍より元気で明るかったです。
あとはフクロウ通りのフクロウ、、うんちをして去っていって可愛かった!
ガイドさんもとても親切でした!
ありがとうございました!
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| Packages: | 【2人目無料!】人数限定モニターツアー/通常プラン |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/16 |
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