All Reviews for Top Okinawa Attractions

The weather was great, and the clarity of the sea was excellent. The guide, a young man on the boat, was fun and fantastic. We were able to see sea turtles and rays. They also provided solid support for my mother, who has difficulty walking, when getting on and off the boat.

天気にも恵まれて海の透明度も最高でした。船頭のお兄さんのガイドも楽しくて最高でした。ウミガメやエイも見られました。
足の悪い母親の船の乗り降りもしっかりサポートして頂けました。

I really thought there are fish in the ocean. It was amazing to see colorful fish swimming right in front of me! The water was a bit cold, so I want to come back when it's warmer.

本当に海って魚いるんだなって思いました。
色鮮やかな魚が目の前で泳いでて凄く不思議でした!!
水が少し冷たかったのでまた温かいときに来たいです。

I received a phone call the day before participating in the SUP at Kabira Bay regarding the meeting time and other details. I asked a few questions during that call, and they answered them politely, which made me feel at ease for the day of the experience.

On the day of the activity, it was quite windy, and I was told that the difficulty level of the SUP was high, but thanks to the thorough pre-lecture and the cheerful encouragement from the staff, I was able to enjoy the activity!

Additionally, during the shuttle bus ride, they shared information about Ishigaki Island, making it feel like I was on a sightseeing bus, and I was able to spend the travel time meaningfully.

I would like to participate in another tour organized by this company next time.

川平湾SUPに参加するにあたり、前日に集合時間等のお電話をいただきました。その際に何点か質問したのですが、丁寧に答えていただいたため、安心して体験の日を迎えることができました。
当日は、風が強く、SUPの難易度が高いとのことでしたが、事前の丁寧なレクチャーやスタッフの方の明るい声がけで、アクティビティを楽しむことができました！
また送迎バス内では石垣島についてお話ししてくださり、観光バスに乗っているような気分で、移動の時間も有意義な時間を過ごすことができました！
次回もこちらの会社が催行するツアーに参加したいと思います。

We enjoyed a day of snorkeling at the northern reef of Taketomi Island, landing on the Phantom Island, then returning to Ishigaki Island for a free shower and a break. After lunch, we did SUP at Kabira Bay.

Everywhere had beautiful emerald green waters with high transparency, truly embodying the essence of a southern island! The snorkeling was especially great! I thought I would like to enjoy it for a longer time next time. The SUP at the quiet Kabira Bay was also refreshing. I think the guides were kind, making it a great tour.

竹富島北の岩礁でシュノーケリング→幻の島上陸→石垣島に戻って無料のシャワー・一旦解散→（お昼）→川平湾SUP、と1日楽しめました。

どこも透明度の高いエメラルドグリーンの美しい海で、これぞ南の島！と感じました。特にシュノーケリングが良かった！次はもっと長く楽しみたいと思いました。
静かな川平湾でのSUPにも心が洗われました。
ガイドの皆さんも親切で良いツアーだと思います。

I participated during a rainy day in mid-March. The weather forecast the day before had issued a strong wind and wave warning, but I was able to join without any issues.

In the morning, I challenged myself with mangrove stand-up paddleboarding (SUP). I was worried about the wind, but the mangrove forest acted as a windbreak, allowing me to enjoy the unique scenery of the tropics with minimal impact. I didn't feel much cold while moving my body; in fact, I felt that a bit of chill made it even more enjoyable.

In the afternoon, we were supposed to go snorkeling, but the originally booked location was canceled due to bad weather, and we participated at a different spot. They called the day before to ask if I wanted to cancel or join at another location. Although it was drizzling and windy at times, once I put on the wetsuit they provided and entered the sea, I quickly got used to the initial coldness and thereafter enjoyed the colorful tropical fish and coral reefs without feeling cold.

There were also participants who couldn't swim, but they were able to enjoy themselves by holding onto the float that the guide was pulling. The guides were very clear with their instructions and provided information about Ishigaki Island during our travels, which made me feel safe and allowed me to enjoy the experience.

If I have the opportunity to visit again, I would definitely want to participate once more, and I highly recommend it to anyone considering joining.

3月中旬の雨天時の参加でした。
前日の天気予報では強風波浪注意報が出ていましたが無事に参加出来ました。
　午前中はマングローブSUPに挑戦し、風が心配でしたがマングローブ林が防風林となってほとんど影響を受けずに南国特有の景色を楽しむことが出来ました。身体を動かすため寒さもあまり感じず、むしろ寒いぐらいの方が楽しめるように感じました。
　午後はシュノーケリングでしたが、本来予約していた場所が荒天のため中止となり、別の場所での参加となりました。前日に電話連絡があり、キャンセルか別の場所での参加かを聞いてくれました。時折振りつける小雨と風の中での参加となりましたが、準備いただいたウェットスーツを着て海に入ると最初の冷たさも直ぐに慣れ、以降は寒さも感じずカラフルな熱帯魚と
サンゴ礁を堪能できました。
　泳げない方も参加されて居ましたが、ガイドの引っ張るフロートに掴まって皆と同じように楽しんでおられました。
　ガイドの皆さんも大きな声で注意事項もわかりやすく、移動中もアクティビティ以外の石垣島情報まで丁寧に教えてくださり、安心して楽しむことが出来ました。
　もし次回来島することがあれば必ずまた参加したいと思いますし、検討中の方は是非参加することをお勧めします。

The 5-day pass for 2000 yen was very worthwhile as you can quickly get your money's worth! Depending on the location, there may be fewer trains, so I recommend planning your schedule using the timetable!

5日券2000円はすぐに元が取れるのでかなりありがたかったです！場所によっては本数が少ないこともあるので時刻表で計画立てていくことをおすすめします！

The weather was nice, and I was able to efficiently cover the highlights while having a great time. The guide was very enjoyable, providing detailed explanations and attentive service, which was excellent. It became a wonderful memory.

お天気も良く、とても効率的に見どころをおさえて、楽しく参加させて頂けました。ガイドさんは、とても楽しく、詳しい説明と丁寧な対応でとても良かったです。良い思い出になりました。

I will provide a compact guide to the main tourist attractions in Ishigaki Island. The lunch was delicious as well. The rice was a bit hard, but I thought maybe this is normal in Ishigaki Island?

石垣島の主要な観光地をコンパクトに案内してくれます。ランチも美味しかったです。ご飯が少し硬かったけど石垣島ではこのくらいが普通なのかな？と思いました。

When I showed the voucher to the driver, it seemed like he didn't understand it, but after explaining, I was able to receive the ticket. Thanks to having the ticket, I was able to travel to distant places and take a leisurely bus ride along the coastal route.

バウチャーを運転手さんに見せた際に、理解されていないようでしたが、説明してチケットを受け取れました。
チケットがあるからこそ遠方に足を運んだり、海岸沿いを通るルートでゆっくりバス移動できました。

Due to bad weather, we could only do stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) instead of snorkeling, but I was happy to be able to do at least one activity! It was my first time doing SUP, and the guidance was so thorough that I didn't have any trouble. The explanations about each spot during the SUP were very interesting, and we talked throughout the tour about recommended sightseeing spots in Ishigaki and good places to eat, which made it very enjoyable.

Although it was a tour that only covered the first half, the weather can change quickly in that area, so that couldn't be helped. The mangrove forest felt even more like a hidden gem, and since it's rare to do activities in a river as an adult, it was a valuable experience. I think I will request another tour when I come back to Ishigaki! Thank you!

悪天候のため、シュノーケリングはできずSUPだけとなりましたが、１つでもできただけ嬉しかったです！
初めてのSUPでしたが、丁寧に案内していただいたので困ることもなく、SUP中の各スポットについての説明は非常に興味深く、他にも石垣観光のおすすめスポット、おすすめのご飯屋さんなどについて、終始お話ししながらのツアーでとても楽しめました。
前半のみ実施のツアーでしたが、天候が変わりやすい場所なのでそこは仕方ないのと、マングローブの森は秘境感が増して楽しかったですし、大人になってから川でアクティビティをすることもなかなかないので貴重な経験でした。
また石垣にきたらツアーをお願いすると思います！ありがとうございました！

I was impressed by the beautiful sea where I could see many corals and colorful fish. It was a very precious experience to also see sea turtles. I was able to enter a cave and had a mystical experience.

たくさんの珊瑚やカラフルな魚も見ることができてとても綺麗な海に感動しました。ウミガメもみることができてとても貴重な体験でした。洞窟の中にも入ることができて、神秘的な体験をしました。

After arriving at the airport, I exchanged my printed voucher for a bus ticket to the terminal. For this trip, I decided to visit tourist spots accessible by local buses without using tours, so I used this free pass multiple times. It's a great deal, and not having to prepare small change every time I got on the bus was really convenient and helpful.

空港到着後、ターミナルへと向かうバスの乗車時に、印刷したバウチャーと引き換えてもらいました。今回の旅行では、空港の往復以外も、路線バスで行ける観光地にはツアーを利用せず行くことにしたので、このフリーパスを何回も使いました。お得ですし、バスに乗るたびに細かいお金を用意する必要がないのは本当にラクで助かりました。

Even though it was just one day, I was able to use it for 24 hours, starting in the evening and using it until the following evening, which was quite effective! It was very convenient!

1日とはいえ、24時間使えるので夕方から使い始めて翌日夕方まで使ってかなり有効に使えました！便利でした〜

Even though it's for 5 days, you can actually use it for 120 hours, so it's fine for a 5-night, 6-day stay. You can make up for it with the round trip to the airport and the round trip to Kabira Bay.

5日間と言ってもしょうみ120時間利用可能なので、5泊6日でも大丈夫です。
空港往復と川平湾往復で元が取れます。

I stayed in Ishigaki Island for two weeks and used this service. It's convenient because I don't have to pay each time. I'm grateful that Ishigaki Island has a well-developed bus system.

石垣島で2週間旅行で滞在したので、利用しました。その都度支払わなくて良いので便利です。石垣島はバス路線が充実してるのでありがたいです。

I frequently use the bus on Ishigaki Island, so I definitely take advantage of this free pass. It's very convenient for visiting tourist spots and doing some shopping.

私は石垣島ではバスを結構利用するのでこのフリーパスを必ず利用しています。観光地やちょっとした買い物に行くときもバスを利用するのでとても便利です。

It's incredibly convenient since it can be used for five days, and you'll quickly get your money's worth! When you show the screen while boarding, you receive a ticket, and after that, you just need to show the ticket when getting on and off, so it's easy.

5日間使えるのですごい便利ですぐに元が取れます！乗る時に画面見せたらチケットもらえて、それ以降は乗降時にチケット見せるだけなので楽です

It's often difficult to withdraw cash while traveling. In such situations, being able to purchase a convenient cashless free pass is greatly appreciated. Just making a simple round trip to major tourist spots covers the cost.

旅先では思うように現金を引き出しできないもの。
そのような中でキャッシュレスで便利なフリーパスを購入できるのは大変有り難いです。
主要観光地を単純往復するだけで元が取れます。

Due to the weather, the tour was held at a different location than originally planned. It was my first time doing stand-up paddleboarding and snorkeling, but the instructions were very thorough, so I had a great time! It became a wonderful memory of my trip to Okinawa!

天候の関係で元のツアーとは別の場所で催行とのことでした。
supやシュノーケルは初めてでしたが、丁寧に説明してくださったので、とても楽しめました！
沖縄旅行のいい思い出になりました！

I stayed near Maesari Beach, and since it was an unlimited ride, I was able to visit various shops in the city. At the bus terminal's shop, I occasionally came across famous salt rice crackers.

真栄里ビーチ付近に滞在したのですが、乗り放題なので街なかの色々なお店に行けました。バスターミナルの売店ではたまに有名塩せんべいに出会えます

I was able to paddle through the mangrove river for the first time on a stand-up paddleboard (SUP)! The accommodation was near the island terminal, and they picked me up. On the way to the river, the guide shared stories about the weather in Ishigaki Island, the history of the town, and local agricultural products. I also learned about the mangroves during the nature guide session on the river. I fell off the board once while paddling, but I had a great time! I'm 59 years old, and since I will be subject to age restrictions next year, I'm glad I could do this this time.

マングローブの川を初めてのSUPで進むことが出来ました♪宿が離島ターミナルの近くで、お迎えに来てもらい、川までの道中はガイドさんから石垣島の天候や街の歴史、農産物の話を聞け、川ではマングローブ（ひるぎ）のネイチャーガイドも聞けました。SUPでは一度落ちましたが、とても楽しめました‼️私は59歳で来年は年齢制限にかかるので今回出来て良かったです。

This time, I participated in stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) at Kabira Bay and snorkeling at the Blue Cave. The SUP in the clear waters of Kabira Bay was incredibly refreshing. The instructor was very attentive, making it enjoyable even for beginners!

Although the wind picked up at one point, the guide helped pull us along, so even those without much stamina can participate with peace of mind. The snorkeling was also fantastic; I was very satisfied to see beautiful coral reefs and fish! I was especially moved to see a clownfish up close; it was so cute!

Both activities allowed us to take many beautiful photos, so I was able to capture these memories. Thank you very much for this experience!

今回は川平湾のsupと青の洞窟シュノーケリングに参加しました。
川平湾の透き通った海でのsupはすごく気持ちよかったです。丁寧に教えてくださったので初心者でも楽しめました！
途中、風が強くなりましたが、ガイドの方が引っ張ってくれるので体力に自信がない人でも安心して参加できます。
シュノーケリングも綺麗なサンゴ礁やお魚たちを見れて大満足でした！カクレクマノミも近くで見ることができて可愛くて感動しまし
た！
どちらの活動でも綺麗な写真をたくさん撮ってくださり、思い出を写真に残すことができました。
この度はありがとうございました！

Almost everyone was trying stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) and snorkeling for the first time! The instructors were very thorough, so I was able to enjoy it to the fullest without any worries, even as a beginner! Thanks to the many wonderful photos taken with the GoPro, I'm reminiscing while looking back at the pictures 😊 It was such a fun experience!!!

At the end, they also recommended a lot of great restaurants for our last bus ride, so I’m looking forward to enjoying the rest of my trip in Ishigaki! ✈️

ほぼ全員初めてのsupとシュノーケリングでした！
丁寧に教えていただけたので初めてでも心配なく全力で楽しめました！
素敵な写真もたくさんGoProで撮っていただいたおかげで写真を見返して余韻に浸っています😊とても楽しい体験でした！！！

最後のバスでおすすめのご飯屋さんもたくさん教えていただいて残りの石垣旅行も楽しめそうです✈️

We had the pleasure of having Sebastian as our snorkeling tour guide, and he truly made the experience unforgettable. His friendly and accommodating nature put us at ease right away. He spoke great English and shared a wealth of knowledge about the island, even offering us fantastic recommendations for local dining spots.

Taro was our guide for the stand-up paddleboarding tour, and he was equally wonderful. Although we were informed in advance that he didn't speak English, we managed to communicate quite well with my limited Japanese and he also made a genuine effort to engage with us in the little English he knew. Taro's warm demeanor and friendly personality shone through, and he kept us entertained with some light-hearted jokes along the way. If you have the chance to be guided by either of these amazing individuals, you can rest assured that you'll be in great hands!

We had the pleasure of having Sebastian as our snorkeling tour guide, and he truly made the experience unforgettable. His friendly and accommodating nature put us at ease right away. He spoke great English and shared a wealth of knowledge about the island, even offering us fantastic recommendations for local dining spots.

Taro was our guide for the stand-up paddleboarding tour, and he was equally wonderful. Although we were informed in advance that he didn't speak English, we managed to communicate quite well with my limited Japanese and he also made a genuine effort to engage with us in the little English he knew. Taro's warm demeanor and friendly personality shone through, and he kept us entertained with some light-hearted jokes along the way. If you have the chance to be guided by either of these amazing individuals, you can rest assured that you'll be in great hands!

We gathered at the bus terminal near the remote island bus terminal in the morning, and the guide shared a lot of interesting information during the ride, which was very helpful. We will return to the bus terminal after 2 PM, so if the weather and our stamina allow, we can visit nearby islands like Kohama Island. It's great because many of the sightseeing spots are difficult to access without a car.

朝に離島バスターミナル近くのバスターミナルに集合、ガイドが車中も色々話をしてくれてとても参考になります。14時過ぎにはバスターミナルに戻るので体力と天候が許せば小浜島など離島への観光、移動ができます。車が運転できないと観光しづらいところばかりなのでありがたいです。

The weather was favorable, and everything went as planned. Lunch was delicious, and we were taken to the airport on time. The guide was great as well. Ishigaki has become a wonderful memory.

お天気にも恵まれ、何もかも予定どおり。昼食もおいしく時間通りに空港まで送っていただきました。
ガイドさんもよかったです。
石垣、良い思い出となりました。

I experienced canoeing and snorkeling in the Blue Cave for the first time! With thorough instructions, even beginners can enjoy it with peace of mind. During the experience, we received detailed explanations about the mangroves and an introduction to the Blue Cave, making it a unique way to enjoy the tour!

What stood out to me the most during this tour was the extensive introduction to Ishigaki while we were on the bus! It became a great reference for my future travels, and it turned out to be a very fulfilling trip to Ishigaki! Thank you 😊

カヌーと青の洞窟でのシュノーケリングを初めて体験しました！丁寧なレクチャーで初心者でも安心して楽しむことができました。体験の中ではマングローブの説明や青の洞窟の紹介など詳しくして頂き、ツアーだからこその楽しみ方ができました！
特にこのツアーで印象に残っていることは、移動中のバスの中で石垣の紹介を沢山していただいたことです！今後の旅の参考になり、とても充実した石垣旅行になりました！ありがとうございます😊

I participated in the same VELTRA bus tour in Miyako Island three days before this tour. At that time, it was a longer tour, but perhaps because I had a good impression from that experience, I enjoyed this one as well.

同じVELTRAさんの宮古島バスツアーにこのツアーの３日前に参加しました。その時はもっと長いツアーだったけど、その時の印象が良かったせいか、これも勿論楽しめましたけど、って所ですかね。

I had planned to go to the Blue Cave, but due to the wind, we went to a different beach. The owner of the restaurant we went to afterward also said, "That beach is beautiful." ☺️✨ It was my first time snorkeling, and it had been a while since I swam, but I was able to enjoy it with peace of mind. It seems that the morning group even saw manta rays! Not only during snorkeling, but also during the car ride to and from, I was impressed by how they shared recommendations for shops and plans for the next day while having fun conversations. 🚗 Thank you, Diego!

青の洞窟に行く予定でしたが、風の影響で別のビーチへ。その後行ったご飯屋さんの店主さんも、「あのビーチは綺麗だよ」と言っていました☺️✨️初めてのシュノーケリング、泳ぐのも久しぶりでしたが、安心して楽しむことができました。午前中のグループはマンタも見られたみたいです！シュノーケリングだけでなく、行き帰りの車でも、おすすめのお店や次の日のプランなど楽しくお喋りしながら教えて頂いたのが印象に残っています🚗JDことジエゴさん、ありがとうございました！！

Due to strong winds, we had to change our plans and enjoyed canoeing in the mangroves of Miyara River! It felt amazing, so much so that we didn't even mind the rain! Of course, seeing the mangroves and having fun canoeing was great, but what made it even better was our guide, who kept the atmosphere lively and enjoyable throughout the trip. They also introduced us to some delicious places to eat, which was very helpful! Thank you very much. I hope to meet a Kijimunar someday!

強風でプラン変更となり、宮良川のマングローブでカヌーを楽しませてもらいました！
雨なんか気にならないくらいさいっこうに気持ち良かったです！！マングローブ見れたりカヌーが楽しかったのはもちろんですが、私たち含め3組いる中ガイドさんが道中含め楽しく盛り上げてくれたので楽しく過ごすことができました。美味しいお店なども紹介してくださり、とても助かりました…！
ありがとうございました。
いつかキジムナーに会えますように！