All Reviews for Canoe & Kayak

We had such a wonderful experience with both the snorkeling and canoe tours.

As complete beginners who are not particularly athletic, we were a little nervous at first. However, Shoto (hope I spell right your name, Staff #416) and Ana were incredibly patient, encouraging, and attentive throughout the entire experience. They always made sure we felt safe and comfortable, explained everything clearly, and never rushed us. Thanks to their support, we were able to relax, enjoy the beautiful ocean and canoe, and even gain confidence along the way.

Beyond the activities themselves, what impressed us most was the genuine warmth and hospitality of the Okinawan people. Everyone we met was so kind, friendly, and welcoming, which made this trip even more memorable.

Thank you, Shoto, Ana, and the whole team, for making our first snorkeling and kayaking experience such a special one. We will definitely recommend your tours to our friends and hope to come back to Okinawa again in the future!

The sagaribana was blooming just a little. It seems it fell due to the typhoon, but it was still the long-awaited sagaribana. Staff member Kameyama's explanation was wonderful and kept me engaged. After that, I enjoyed the night view, and I received helpful recommendations for Ishigaki and information about other tours. Thank you very much.

ほんの少しだけ咲いていたサガリバナ。
台風で落下したらしくそれでも念願のサガリバナ。スタッフの亀山さんの解説が素晴らしく退屈しませんでした。その後夜景を観て石垣のオススメや他のツアー情報も教えてくださいまして役立ちました。ありがとうございました。

At the Blue Cave, the tide wasn't too high, so we were able to take a lot of photos both inside and outside the cave! Also, the guide's explanations were thorough, which made the experience enjoyable!

青の洞窟では、潮の高さがあまり高くなかったので、洞窟内、外両方でたくさん写真を撮っていただきました！
また、ガイドさんの説明も丁寧で楽しむことができました！

This time, I participated in a snorkeling tour at the Blue Cave, and it was my first time snorkeling. The guide was very reliable, which made me feel at ease, and I had a great time on the tour! Additionally, I learned a lot about various fish, making it a very satisfying experience! The coral was beautiful, and I got to see many different fish, which was amazing! 😁

今回は青の洞窟のシュノーケルツアー参加さして頂いたんですけど、初めてのシュノーケルで、ガイドさんがとても頼れる人で安心感があり楽しくツアーできました！
それにいろんな魚の知識を教えてもらい大満足のツアーになりました！
珊瑚もとても綺麗でいろんな魚もみれて最高でした😁

I got a bit tipsy along the way, but thanks to the kind guide, I was able to enjoy myself without my condition worsening! It became the best memory of my trip 😊 Thank you very much!

途中少し酔ってしまったのですが、優しいガイドさんのおかげで体調が悪化することなく無事に楽しむことができました！
旅の最高の思い出になりました😊
ありがとうございました！

The snorkeling was of course fun, and the sea was beautiful. Sakura, who was in charge, not only explained about the fish and the blue cave but also shared various recommendations for restaurants, making the travel time enjoyable as well!

シュノーケルはもちろん楽しかったし、海も綺麗でした。担当してくださったさくらさんは魚や青の洞窟の説明だけでなく、おすすめのご飯屋さんなど色々な話をしてくださり、移動時間も楽しく過ごせたのがよかったです！

I was a bit anxious about participating with my child, but the guide provided excellent support, and we had a great time! However, even though it was mid-June, the rain and wind were strong, and my wet body got very cold. It would be good to bring two towels: one for drying off and a larger one for warmth.

It was a full-day tour, but during the lunch break, we were left to our own devices, and I didn't know what to do with my wet body and swimsuit. There were no showers, so I managed to change in the restroom, but it was tough to put on that cold swimsuit again in the afternoon.

子供と2人の参加で、少々不安がありましたがガイドさんがしっかりフォローしてくださり存分に楽しめました！
ただ、6月中旬といえど雨と風が強く濡れた身体が非常に冷えたため、タオルは水気を拭くためのタオルと暖をとるための大判タオルの2枚を持って行くと良いです。
1日通しのツアーでしたが、昼休みは放り出されるので濡れた身体と水着でどうしたら良いか分かりませんでした。シャワーもなくなんとかトイレで着替えましたが、また午後イチその冷えた水着を着るのも辛かったです。

The weather was nice, and the sea was calm, which felt great. The guide constantly checked on our condition, which made us feel very safe. It was great that they led us even though I couldn't swim. I was able to spend time pleasantly with the other participants in the tour, and it truly became a wonderful experience. Thank you very much!

天気も良く海も穏やかで気持ちよかったです。ガイドさんが始終、私達の状態を見てくれて、とても安心出来ました。泳げなくてもずっと引率してくれてよかったです。
ツアーの参加した他の方々とも雰囲気よく時間過ごせて、本当に素敵な体験になりました。ありがとうございました！

I had a reservation for snorkeling at the Blue Cave, but due to the typhoon, it was changed to canoeing in the mangrove river. The guide was very kind and explained various things to us. It started pouring rain along the way, but that was fun in its own way.

青の洞窟のシュノーケルを予約していましたが台風の影響でマングローブの川でカヌーに変更になりました。ガイドさんはいろいろ説明してくれて親切でした。途中で土砂降りになりましたがそれはそれで楽しかったです。

I enjoyed snorkeling at the Blue Cave beach and stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) on the mangrove river. The guides were very kind and taught us well. I was able to see beautiful fish while snorkeling. It was my first experience with SUP, but I managed to stand up and paddle. Thank you for providing such a great experience.

青の洞窟の海岸でシュノーケルとマングローブの川でSUPを楽しみました。ガイドの方達はとても親切に教えてくれました。
シュノーケルではキレイな魚を見れました。
SUPは初体験でしたが、なんとか立って漕ぐことができました。良い経験をさせていただいて、ありがとうございました。

I participated in a snorkeling and SUP tour. Both activities took place in the rain, but the timing for the SUP was particularly heavy downpour. However, thanks to the guide's thorough lectures and explanations, I had a very enjoyable time. Thank you!

シュノーケリングとサップのツアーに参加させていただきました。
両方とも雨天の中の催行でしたが、特にサップのタイミングはなかなかの土砂降り。
でも、ガイドさんの丁寧なレクチャーと説明で、とても楽しい時間を過ごすことができました。
ありがとうございました！

After entering the Blue Cave, I went snorkeling over the coral. The weather was nice, and the Blue Cave looked beautiful, which was great.

青の洞窟の中に入ったあと、珊瑚の上をシュノーケリングしました。天気も良く、青の洞窟が綺麗に見えて、良かったです。

Even in the rain, the mangrove canoeing became the best memory! 🛶☔️ Paddling in sync with my friends, I felt excited every time we passed through the mangrove tunnels! It felt just like being part of an expedition.

During the blue cave snorkeling, the sun miraculously came out, and it was so moving! ✨ I was able to see the coral reefs and cute fish up close, and I truly had a wonderful time. 🐠💙

It ended in the blink of an eye, and I had so much fun that I thought, "I want to swim more!" 🏝️

雨でも最高の思い出になったマングローブカヌー🛶☔️
友達と息を合わせて漕ぎ、マングローブのトンネルを抜けるたびにワクワク！まるで探検隊になった気分でした。

青の洞窟シュノーケルでは、奇跡的に太陽が出てくれて感動✨
珊瑚礁や可愛い魚たちを間近で見ることができて、本当に幸せな時間を過ごすことができました🐠💙

あっという間に終わってしまって、「もっと泳いでいたい！」と思うほど楽しかったです🏝️

The guide's extensive knowledge and the recent sighting of sea turtles made for a wonderful memory! Thank you!

ガイドさんのたくさんの知識と、直近でウミガメが見れてとてもいい思い出になりました！ありがとうございます！

I participated in snorkeling for the first time, and I was able to enjoy it without any worries because I received thorough instructions! The Blue Cave was beautiful, and there were plenty of fish and stunning corals further out! If you're going to snorkel in Ishigaki, I highly recommend this tour!

初めてシュノーケル参加させていだだいたんですが丁寧にレクチャーしてもらったので不安なく楽しめました！青の洞窟も綺麗で沖の方は魚もいっぱいいてサンゴもとても綺麗でした！石垣でシュノーケルするならこのツアーとてもおすすめです！

Snorkeling in the beautiful sea was amazing! There were so many fish underwater, and just watching them made the time fly by. The guide provided a lot of explanations about the fish and more, allowing me to learn a lot about Ishigaki Island. It was so much fun!

とても綺麗な海でのシュノーケリングは最高でした！
海の中にたくさんの魚がいて、その魚たちを見ているだけであっという間に時間が過ぎました。
ガイドさんが魚などの解説をたくさんしてくださり、石垣島について詳しくなることができました。
とっても楽しかったです。

We traveled by bus with a large group, but when it came time to enter the sea, we split into smaller groups of about four people. They were considerate of those of us who aren't great swimmers, allowing us to explore the Blue Cave while holding onto floaties! It was reassuring to have some time to gradually get used to the water temperature, making it a great experience for small children as well. ✨ The young and wonderful guides provided informative explanations about the surrounding terrain, history, and marine life, which was very educational. ✏️ Although we didn't see any sea turtles, we were able to observe various types of fish, and swimming over the deep trench was an exceptional experience. 🐠🫧

During the latter part of the mangrove forest SUP, the instructors kindly taught us how to paddle at a comfortable pace, allowing us to enjoy it safely. ☺️ It felt amazing to sit while paddling, and when I was able to stand and paddle, it was such a nice feeling! (One of the women from the couple we were with fell into the river but seemed to be having a great time. 😆 Haha.) We thoroughly enjoyed the quintessential Okinawan mangrove forest and learned about the Kijimunaa fairy that resides in the giant banyan trees. I definitely want to participate again!

大人数でバスで移動しましたが、海に入るときには4名前後のグループ行動になります。泳ぎが苦手な私たちにも配慮してくださり、浮き輪に捕まりながら青の洞窟を探検することができました！海の温度に少しずつ慣れる時間があるので安心感があり、小さなお子さんにもおすすめです✨若くて素敵なお兄さん、お姉さんたち（ガイドさんたち）による、周辺の地形や歴史、海の生き物などの説明は勉強になりました✏️ウミガメには会えませんでしたが、数々の種類のお魚を見られましたし、深い溝の上を泳ぐ体験は格別でした🐠🫧

後半のマングローブ林SUPでは、SUP初心者の私たちにゆっくり親切に乗り方を教えてくださり、安全に楽しめました☺️座りながら乗って、立って漕げたときはとても気持ちよかったです！（一緒だったカップルの女性は川に落ちちゃってましたが楽しそうでした😆笑）。THE沖縄感のマングローブ林を堪能して、巨大ガジュマルに宿るキジムナーの妖精についても教えてもらえてよかったです！ぜひまた参加したいです！！

Since I had plans in the afternoon, I was able to enjoy SUP (stand-up paddleboarding) quickly in the morning. The guide's explanations were easy to understand as well.

午後から予定を入れていたので朝からさくっとSUPが楽しめました。ガイドさんの説明もわかりやすかったです。

The guide was very kind, and the transportation from the hotel to the experience location was really helpful! I was able to relax and enjoy the experience under the beautiful dawn sky ⭐︎ It was my first time in Ishigaki Island, and I’m really glad I got to experience it ( ◠‿◠ )

ガイドさんがとても親切で、ホテルから体験先までの送迎がありとても助かりました！
夜明けの綺麗な空の下でリラックスしながら体験できました⭐︎
石垣島は初めてだったのですが、体験できて本当に良かったです( ◠‿◠ )

I had a great time paddling harder than I expected and going faster! I enjoyed the nature of Okinawa to the fullest, exploring areas covered by mangroves and entering caves. The instructors were all very cheerful and entertaining!

しっかり漕ぐと思ったよりスピードが出て楽しかったです！上までマングローブに覆われたところや洞窟に入ったり、存分に沖縄の自然を味わえました◎インストラクターの皆さんとても明るく面白い方ばかりでした！

First canoe experience.
I couldn't see the sunrise, but I had a great time.
I'm very grateful to our guide Hiroki 😊.
Next time, I want to try SUP.
I definitely look forward to it again!

初のカヌー体験。
朝日は見れなかったけど
楽しく過ごせました。
ガイドの弘基さんにはとても感謝😊。
今度はSUPを挑戦したいです。
是非またよろしくお願いします。

I was amazed by the sheer number of fish I've never seen before, all so colorful! I was also thrilled to see Nemo in person, something I've only seen in videos before.

これまで見たことないくらいたくさんのお魚と、色鮮やかな魚ばかりで感動しました！
初動画でしか見たことないニモも生で見れて感動

Although the chance of rain was 80%, it was beautifully sunny, and we were able to experience everything without getting wet. The mangroves offered a breathtaking panorama that felt like something out of a dream. While paddleboarding, the waves were gentle, making it easy to ride. The maneuverability was great, so I highly recommend it. Meeting the Ryukyu Kingfisher was a highlight, and the guide's insights were unique to this place, making it a wonderful memory. In the Blue Cave, the sea, coral reefs, and colorful fish of all sizes were stunning. I did feel a bit unwell at one point, but the kind words from the staff helped me get through it. Everyone else on the tour was lovely too, and we waved goodbye with big smiles as we parted ways.

降水確率80%でしたが、しっかり晴れて雨にあたることなく、体験できました。
マングローブでは、日本と思えないパノラマが広がり感動しました。サップでは、波も少なく簡単に乗ることができました。小回りもきくので、とてもおすすめです。リュウキュウアカショウビンに出会えて、ガイドさんの案内も、ここならでは！と言うことばかりで、とても、いい思い出になりました。青の洞窟では、海と珊瑚礁、大小のカラフルな魚達、美しかったです。途中、気分が悪くなってしまいましたが、優しい声かけをしていただき、無事すごせました。また、同じツアーに参加した皆さんも、素敵な方で別れ際は大きく手を振って笑顔でわかれました。

I participated in the mangrove canoeing and snorkeling activities.

Honestly, both activities were amazing! I spent the entire day with them, experiencing mangrove canoeing in the morning and snorkeling in the afternoon. The guides were incredibly kind and attentive, which made it easy to relax and enjoy. Both guides had extensive knowledge and experience, allowing us to learn while having fun, making it the best day ever.

I was worried about the weather, but they made sure we could enjoy ourselves no matter what the conditions were, so I was very satisfied!

マングローブカヌーandシュノーケリングに参加させていただきました。

率直にどちらのアクティビティも最高でした♪
午前はマングローブカヌー体験、午後はシュノーケリング体験と丸一日お世話になりましたが、とにかくガイドさんが親切丁寧で安心して楽しめた上に、どちらのガイドさんも経験知識が豊富で楽しみながら学ぶ事ができ最高の1日でした。

天候の心配もありましたが、どんな天気でも楽しめるよう対応していただいたので大満足です！

I was very satisfied to see the colorful fish and beautiful corals of the tropical region! The guide's attention to safety was thorough, allowing me to enjoy the tour with peace of mind!

南国のカラフルな魚たちと綺麗なサンゴが見れて大満足でした！ガイドの人の安全配慮も行き届いていて、安心してツアーを過ごせました！

It was my first snorkeling tour, and I was impressed by the clarity of the water. I saw a lot of fish and was very satisfied. The guide was also kind, which made it easy to enjoy. I would like to participate again.

初めてのシュノーケルツアーでしたが、海の透明度に感動し、魚もたくさん見れて大満足でした。ガイドさんも親切で安心して楽しめました。また参加したいです。

It was a very enjoyable snorkeling tour! The staff were kind, and I felt safe participating even as a beginner. The ocean was truly beautiful, and I was able to see many fish and corals, which was very moving. Additionally, I even encountered a sea turtle, making it an absolutely amazing experience! The explanations were thorough and easy to understand, and I was very satisfied with the photos they took. If you're going to go snorkeling in Ishigaki Island, I highly recommend this tour!

とても楽しいシュノーケリングツアーでした！
スタッフの皆さんも親切で、初めてでも安心して参加することができました。
海が本当に綺麗で、たくさんの魚やサンゴを見ることができ、とても感動しました。
さらにウミガメにも出会うことができて、本当に最高の体験でした！
説明も丁寧で分かりやすく、写真も撮っていただけて大満足です。
石垣島でシュノーケリングをするならぜひおすすめしたいツアーです！

I was able to experience the rich ecosystem of Ishigaki Island. I was moved by the underwater world filled with sea snakes, unusual fish I had never seen before, and colorful scenery.

石垣島の豊かな生態系に触れることができた。
ウミヘビや見たことの無いような変わった魚、カラフルな景色が水中世界に広がっていて感動をおぼえた。

It was a fun day of snorkeling and canoeing!

We did snorkeling in the morning, had lunch in between, and then went canoeing in the afternoon. I was actually disappointed when the plan changed from the Blue Cave to Osaki due to bad weather, but I was very satisfied to see a sea turtle up close, which is quite rare even in the Blue Cave. Plus, it was nice that it wasn't too hot!

During the morning snorkeling:
- The instructor taught us carefully, so I was able to start with a float and then swim on my own and enjoy it.
- The water clarity at Osaki was high, allowing us to observe colorful fish, sea turtles, and sea snakes up close.
- We had the amazing experience of a sea turtle coming up for air right in the middle of our group.
- Looking back, I'm glad we experienced Osaki instead of the Blue Cave.

In the afternoon mangrove canoeing:
- Thanks to the humorous instructor, we had a great time.
- We were able to observe hermit crabs (maybe?).

Overall, it was a day full of extraordinary experiences that even beginners could enjoy safely! By the way, during the lunch break between the morning and afternoon sessions, we took a shower at a tour-related facility and then went to a recommended burger place that serves Ishigaki beef, which was also excellent.

As for other highlights, we saw the following from the car window:
- Sugarcane fields and their processing factory
- Ishigaki beef and Jersey cows
- Peacocks (they were spreading their feathers and making sounds)
- Pigs (maybe Agu pigs?)

参加して楽しいシュノーケリングとカヌーでした！

シュノーケリングは午前に実施して、お昼を挟んで、カヌーは午後に実施しました。
実は天候不良で予定していた青の洞窟から大崎に変更になりガッカリしていたのですが、青の洞窟でもなかなか遭遇しにくい？ウミガメを間近で見ることができて、大満足でした。しかも暑くなくて良かった！

午前のシュノーケリングでは、
・インストラクターが丁寧に教えてくれたので、浮き輪スタートでも途中から自力で泳いで楽しむことができました
・大崎の海の透明度が高く、カラフルな魚・ウミガメ・ウミヘビを間近で観察できました
・ウミガメが自分たちの輪の中に息継ぎしにくるという感動体験がありました
・今思うと青の洞窟でなくて、体験できた大崎で良かったです

午後のマングローブカヌーでは、
・ユーモアたっぷりのインストラクターのおかげで楽しめました
・ヤドカニ（？）の生き物も観察できました

全体を通して、
初心者でも安心して参加できる、非日常感たっぷりの一日でした！
ちなみに午前と午後の間のお昼では、ツアー関連の施設でシャワーを浴びた後、インストラクターさんのおすすめの石垣牛ハンバーガー屋さんに行きました。
こちらのおすすめも非常に良かったです。

その他見所ですが、車窓から次を見れました
・サトウキビ畑とその加工工場
・石垣牛とジャージー牛
・くじゃく（羽開いたり、鳴いてました）
・豚（アグー豚？）

I participated in the long-awaited Blue Cave tour! Luckily, I was able to swim with sea turtles, which became a lifelong memory. The blueness of the cave was stunning, and colorful tropical fish swam right in front of me, making it feel like a natural aquarium. It was the best experience, and I am very satisfied!

念願の青の洞窟ツアーに参加しました！運良くウミガメと一緒に泳ぐことができて、一生の思い出になりました。洞窟の青さもさることながら、カラフルな熱帯魚が目の前をたくさん泳いでいて、まるで天然の水族館のよう。最高の体験ができて大満足です！