All Reviews for Outdoor Activities

I received a message the day before that the SUP at Kabira Bay could not be conducted due to strong winds. As an alternative, they suggested doing SUP in the mangroves. Since it was a great opportunity, I decided to participate.

I was very anxious as it was my first time doing SUP, but the staff were very kind and taught me gently. At first, there was a simple explanation on land, and then we got right into practice. They taught me while I was actually on the board, and somehow I managed to stand up. I was worried about falling, but I was able to finish without falling!!

It was so much fun lying down and sitting on the board!! During the session, when I talked to the staff about places I wanted to visit, they kindly stopped by on the way back. They also recommended some shops.

In the car on the way back, they shared photos with everyone, which made everything very smooth. It was really great!!

前日に連絡があり、川平湾でのsupが強風の為に実施出来ないとの事でした。
代替え案としてマングローブでのsupなら実施出来ると提案して頂きました。
せっかくならと参加させて頂きました。
初めてのsupでとても不安だったのですが、スタッフの方がとても親切で優しく教えて下さいました。
最初は陸で簡単な説明があり、すぐに実践でした。
実際に乗りながら教えてもらい、なんとか立つ事が出来ました。
落ちるか不安でしたが落ちる事なく終える事が出来ました!!
ボードの上に寝転んだり座ったりしてとても楽しかったです!!
途中でスタッフの方と行きたいお店の話をしたら帰りに寄って下さいました。オススメの店なども教えてくれました。
帰りの車内で写真もみんなに共有して下さり、とてもスムーズでした。
とても良かったです!!

Although there were a few more clouds than I would have liked, it was a good tour at a reasonable price. Next time, I want to see a sky full of stars in the summer.

雲が少し多く残念なところがあるがどうしようないが手頃なツアーで良かったです。次回は夏に満天な星空をみたいです

I tried stand-up paddleboarding for the first time with my daughters, who are in 7th and 4th grade! On the day of our adventure, the weather was bad, with waves, wind, and rain, making it difficult to reach our destination no matter how hard we paddled (laughs). However, the staff helped us by connecting and pulling us along, and they took a lot of photos, allowing us to have a truly enjoyable time! Despite the tough conditions, my 4th grader was able to stand on the board!

After the experience, we returned to the beach and had some natural photos taken of us playing in the ocean together, creating so many wonderful memories! Thank you very much!☆

はじめてのSUPに、中１と小４の娘と挑戦してきました！
当日は、天候も悪く、波.風.雨の三拍子で、漕いでも漕いでも目標地点にたどり着けずでした(笑)
でも、スタッフの方が繋いで引っ張ってくれたり、写真を沢山撮ってくれたり、ホントに楽しい時間を過ごすことができました！！
そんな悪状況な中、小４娘もボードの上に立つこともできましたよ！

体験後、ビーチに戻って親子で海であばれている自然な写真も撮っていただき、本当に沢山思い出が残りました！！
ありがとうございました☆

The explanations were easy to understand, and I enjoyed the viewing experience. It was my first time seeing stars through binoculars, and I was amazed to see so many stars that I couldn't see with the naked eye. It was a windy and chilly day, but thanks to the blankets provided during the viewing, I didn't feel cold. The bus ride was chilly because it was an open bus, so I think it's a good idea for those going during cold seasons to bring a jacket.

説明がわかりやすく、楽しく鑑賞できました。
初めて双眼鏡で星を見たのですが、肉眼では見られないたくさんの星を見られて感動しました。
風が強く肌寒い日でしたが、鑑賞中は用意していただいていたブランケットのおかげで寒い思いをせずすみました。
バスでの移動中はオープンバスのため寒かったので、寒い時期に行かれる方は上着があるといいと思います。

I still remember the starry sky I saw in Ishigaki Island a long time ago, so for this trip, I wanted my husband to see the stars as well, and I booked a tour. We were fortunate with the weather. The tour included binoculars, and the explanations were very clear and enjoyable. It was also a delightful surprise for me when a cat came by (^ ^).

昔見た石垣島の星空が思い出に残っているので、
今回の旅行では、主人にも星空を見て欲しいと思い、ツアーを予約しました。
お天気に恵まれて良かったです。双眼鏡もついており、解説がとてもわかりやすく楽しめました。
猫ちゃんがやってきたことが私にとっては嬉しいサプライズでもありました(^ ^)

Nothing was interesting. If I can only see things like coconut crabs in the summer, I would have liked to be informed in advance. Although it says in the photos and experiences that they can be seen, if they can only be seen in the summer, I want to be told. It felt like a waste of money.

何も面白くなかった。ヤシガニ等、夏しか見れないなら事前に教えてほしい。写真や体験談的には見れたとあるが、夏じゃないと見れないなら教えて欲しい。お金がもったいない感じだった。

I used the service on a beautifully clear day in November. The day before was cloudy with strong winds, but the wind lingered, so our kayaking plan at Kabira Bay was changed to a mangrove watch and kayak at Miyahira River. My friend, who had no interest in mangroves at all, was feeling down about the change.

However, once we actually got into the kayak, I understood why the change was made. While there was quite a strong wind around us, the river felt completely calm, as if it was protected by the mangrove forest. This was impressive! My friend, who was anxious because they couldn't swim, seemed to relax and genuinely enjoy the experience.

I had seen mangrove forests a few times before, but the view from the kayak, just above the water's surface, was completely different. The strength of the mangroves stretching overhead captivated my friend as well. Additionally, we were able to see many rare birds, which was a big plus. I was surprised when a natural monument, the crested serpent eagle, appeared right at the start. Our guide was very sharp! We also heard various stories about different birds and plants, as well as local anecdotes, making the two hours fly by.

My friend, who had always thought of Okinawa as just the sea, showed interest in rivers and mangrove forests and even mentioned wanting to visit Iriomote Island, all thanks to this wonderful tour. I'm also interested in trying SUP and kayaking at Kabira Bay, so I definitely want to use this service again.

１１月の良く晴れた日に利用しました。前日は一日曇天で風が強かったのですが、風が残ってしまい川平湾でのカヤックの予定が宮平川でのマングローブウォッチ・カヤックにスケジュール変更に。マングローブに全く興味のない友人はテンション下がってました。
当日、実際にカヤックに乗ってみて変更になったのも納得。周囲は結構強い風が吹いているのに川はマングローブ林に守られているかのように無風。この読みはさすがです！実は泳げなくて不安がってた友人も安心して純粋に楽しめたよう。
マングローブ林は何度か見たことがあったけど、水面すれすれのカヤックから見る眺めは全然違います。覆いかぶさるように伸びるマングローブの力強さ、友人もすっかり魅了されていました。そして珍しい鳥が沢山見れたのもポイント高かったです。スタートしていきなり天然記念物のカンムリワシが姿を見せたのには驚きました。ガイドさん、目聡い！！他にもいろんな鳥や植物の話や地元の裏話も聞かせて頂いてあっという間の２時間でした。
これまで沖縄といえば海！だった友人が川やマングローブ林に興味を示して西表島にも行ってみたい、なんて言いだしたのもこのツアーが素晴らしかったからですね。川平湾でのSUPやカヤックも気になっているので是非また利用したいと思います。

Kawahirawan is truly beautiful, and I was able to enjoy stand-up paddleboarding very much! I also heard about the sunrise and, on a whim, requested the sunrise canoe experience for the next day. I am grateful that they kindly accepted my request! In the afternoon, the snorkeling at the Blue Cave was not possible due to high waves, but instead, I was able to snorkel at a spot full of coral, and I was amazed by how close the fish were!

川平湾ほんと綺麗でとても気持ちよくsup出来ました！
サンライズの話も聞かせていただいて、次の日のサンライズカヌーの体験も急遽お願いして、快く受けて頂き、感謝です！
午後からのシュノーケルは青の洞窟がなみが高くて行けなかったのですが、かわりに珊瑚がいっぱいあるポイントでシュノーケルでき、魚がとても近くて感動しました！

There is a pick-up and drop-off service, so even those without a rental car can enjoy themselves!
The SUP was fun too!
I think the staff's tendency to take a lot of photos is a wonderful trait! Haha
Thanks to that, I can look back on those lovely memories!
If there's another opportunity, I would love to use your services again!
Thank you for this time!

送り迎えもあるのでレンタカーない人でも楽しめます！
SUPも楽しかったです！
スタッフの方の写真大量に撮ってしまう病気は素敵な病気だと思いました！笑
そのおかげで素敵な思い出が見返されます！
また機会があれば利用させてください！
今回はありがとうございました！

I had a reservation on November 9th. I made the reservation and payment, and waited at the meeting point on the day, but no one came to pick me up. I tried calling the contact number multiple times, but couldn't get through, and I searched the surrounding area repeatedly. Eventually, when I searched for "Hoshizora Farm" on Google Maps, a completely different location came up, so I decided to head there on a whim, and found that the stargazing tour was taking place. Naturally, I explained the situation to the staff, but I did not receive a satisfactory answer as to why the wrong meeting point was communicated, and why there was no confirmation call even though there were no participants.

I believe that having a mobile number listed as a contact that cannot be reached on the day is pointless. I was told it was the owner's mobile, but they said they didn't know where the owner was today.

I am saddened that my enjoyable travel time was wasted. I hope the company will review its system to prevent others from having a similar experience and provide better tours in the future.

11/9に予約していたものです。予約＆支払いをして当日は集合場所で待っていましたが、迎えがくることはありませんでした。連絡先に何度電話しても繋がらず、周辺を何度も探し回りました。結局Googleマップで「星空ファーム」と検索するとまったく別の場所が出てきたので、一か八かその場所に向かってみたところ、星空ツアーが開催されていました。当然スタッフさんに状況を伝えましたが、なぜ間違った集合場所が伝えられていたのか、なぜ参加者がいないのに確認の電話すらしてこないのか、納得できる回答はいただけませんでした。
連絡先と載せてあった携帯も当日連絡が取れる携帯でなければ意味がないと思います。オーナーさんの携帯とのことでしたが、今日はオーナーがどこにいるか分かりません、と言われました。
せっかくの楽しい旅行の時間を無駄にすることになり悲しいです。同じような思いをする方が出ないよう会社の体制を見直していただき、より良いツアーを開催していただけることを期待しています。

There were many clouds and the moonlight was strong, so I couldn't see as many stars as I had hoped, but the discussion about the stars while pointing them out with a laser pointer was fascinating. The moonlight bath was also nice since I don't usually take the time to look at the moon. It would have been great if we could have considered the moon phase as well...

雲が多く月明かりが強かったので思ったより星が見れなかったがレーザーポインターで示しながらの星の話も興味深かったです。
月光浴も普段ゆっくり月を見ることもないので良かったです。
月齢も考慮できれば良かったのですが・・・

This is actually my second time.
The first time was during a full moon. But I was able to see shooting stars!
This time, it was cloudy.
Although the weather wasn't favorable, the staff were very attentive, and the live performance with the sanshin was moving every time. The atmosphere was great. I would love to participate again without hesitation! Thank you!

実は今回2度目です。
1回目は満月。でも流れ星を見ることが出来ました！
2回目の今回は曇り。
天候には恵まれませんでしたが担当の方が丁寧で、三線の弾き語りは毎回感動です。雰囲気があって良かったです。また懲りずに参加したいと思いました！ありがとうございました！

I participated during my honeymoon trip! The weather was great, so we could see many stars! The explanations were very clear, and they provided chairs and binoculars. The staff was also very kind! I definitely want to go again in a different season!

新婚旅行で行った際に参加しました！お天気も良かったのでたくさん星が見えました！
とても分かりやすく説明してくださいますし、チェアーや双眼鏡も用意してくださってます。スタッフの皆様もとても親切でした！また違う季節にもぜひ行きたいです！

Although the sky was cloudy and the wind was strong, preventing us from seeing a full starry sky, the guide was cheerful and spoke well, making it enjoyable to watch the stars.

雲が多く風が強かった為満面の星空はだめだったがガイドが明るく話が上手かったので楽しく星を見れました。

The clear sea felt like a canoe floating in the air, and I will challenge myself to stand-up paddleboarding next time. During snorkeling, I was able to see rockfish and sea snakes. The last waterfall pool was a bit cold, but it felt amazing!

カヌーが宙に浮いてるような澄んだ海、今度はサップに挑戦します。
シュノーケリングは、カサゴやウミヘビも見ることができました。
最後の滝壺もちょっと冷たかったけど、チョ〜気持ちいい

The morning SUP was blessed with good weather and calm winds, allowing us to enjoy a relaxing time on the beautiful Kabira Bay.

We had been warned the day before that we might not be able to go to the Blue Cave in the afternoon, so we were prepared for that. However, since the waterfall was also included, we couldn't go due to high waves on the day itself. We decided to go for an alternative snorkeling trip, but it was in a somewhat murky area near the city with fewer fish, which didn't seem comparable.

People in the afternoon were paying around 8,000 yen, so I was quite disappointed to realize that this was the alternative.

The staff were kind and did their best, but there were many things they didn't seem to know the answers to when I asked questions. Also, there were a lot of photo opportunities, and we often had to wait for other groups to finish taking their pictures.

Since it was our return day and we had checked out, I had mentioned that we couldn't take a shower at the hotel we were staying at. It seemed like the shower spot was for those who had gone to the waterfall, and I was wondering what to do. However, we were guided to the paid shower at Hotel Kukuru, which was the only hotel in the city that accepted us. It would have been really tough without Hotel Kukuru. I was saved by the kind response of the hotel staff.

If we could have gone to the Blue Cave and the waterfall, it might have been different, but knowing we couldn't go, I wouldn't recommend the alternative snorkeling.

午前中のSUPは天気にも恵まれて、風も穏やかで
ものすごくキレイな川平湾でのんびりSUPができました^_^

午後からの青の洞窟は前の日から行けないかもしれないと言われていて覚悟はしていたのですが、滝つぼもセットなので行けないようで、当日波が高くいけませんでした。
代替のシュノーケリングに行くことにしたのですが、同等とは思えない市街地近くのやや濁ったサカナも少なめのところでした。

午後からの人が8000円くらい払っていたので、その値段でここか。とかなりガッカリでした。

スタッフの方は優しくて、頑張っていましたが、何が質問してもわからないことが多かったです。
あと、何かと写真撮る時間が多かった。
他のグループの写真撮り待ちが多かったです。

帰国日で、チェックアウトしていたので、泊まっていたホテルでシャワーはできないと伝えていましたが、シャワースポットは滝つぼに行っていた場合のようで、どうしようかと思っていましたが、
市街地で唯一受け入れてるホテルククルの有料シャワーまで案内してもらいました。
ホテルククルがなかったらほんと辛かった。
ホテルスタッフの優しい対応に救われました。

青の洞窟と滝つぼ行けたら違ったかも知れませんが、行けないとわかったら、代替のシュノーケリングはおすすめしません。

Nice tour, great weather with stars all over the sky.

Nice tour, great weather with star all over the sky

During our second visit to Ishigaki Island, my husband and I decided to try something new. Last time, we obtained our scuba diving licenses, so this time we chose SUP. There were some waves, which made it tough for beginners. The water was murky, so it was a huge disappointment as it was far from the beautiful blue sea of Kabira Bay that we had imagined. As for the SUP, whether it was due to the waves or my lack of skill, I struggled to go in the direction I wanted and had a hard time getting out to sea. However, our guide was friendly, and we had a fun time. I want to train my core and make a comeback!

2度目の石垣島で夫婦2人新しいことにチャレンジしてみました。　前回の石垣島ではスキューバダイビングのライセンス取得をクリアーしたので、今回はSUPをチョイスです。少し波があり、初心者には辛かった>_< 水も濁っていたので想像していた川平湾の青い海とは程遠くすごく残念でした。　肝心のSUPは波の影響か、自分の実力のなさからか、思い通りの方向に進める事が出来なくて沖に出ることに苦慮しました。　ガイドの方は気さくで楽しい時間をすごせました。　自身の体幹を鍛えてリベンジしたいです。

I had my first SUP experience at Kabira Bay! I wasn't very confident in my balance and was worried about whether I could do it, but the instructor kindly taught me how to sit and paddle, so I was able to stand on the board and enjoy it. However, it required more strength than I imagined, and I felt like I had to paddle really hard to make any progress, predicting I would be sore later... But I saw others, even a petite woman, gliding smoothly on their second or third try, so I think it’s all about how much effort you put in. The scenery was truly beautiful, and I'm glad I had the experience (＾＾) Next time, I want to try mangrove SUP!

川平湾で初めてのSUP体験をしました！
あまりバランス力に自信がある方ではなく、できるかどうか不安でしたが、インストラクターの方が丁寧に座ってこぐところから教えてくださったので、無事にボードの上に立てて、楽しむところまでできました。
ただ、想像以上にこぐ力がいり、筋肉痛になるだろうと予想できるくらい必死でこがないと進まない感じでしたが。。。
2，3回目だという方は、細腕の女性でもすいすい進めていたので、力の入れ加減だと思います。
ほんとに景色がとても綺麗で、体験できてよかったです(＾＾)
今度は、マングローブSUPに挑戦したいなと思いました。

I made a reservation for a three-generation family from ages 6 to 70! I was worried about how things would turn out due to the typhoon, but I was very happy with the kind response, such as changing the course to a safe river and rescheduling the snorkeling for the next day.

The canoeing and SUP in the mangrove river, even with light rain, created a mystical atmosphere and was really great. Everyone in the family had a wonderful time.

For snorkeling, the instructor was with the small children. They were very gentle, which allowed the kids to swim with peace of mind.

I was also very satisfied with the many photos taken!

6歳から70歳の3世代ファミリーで予約しました！
台風の影響でどうなるか心配でしたが、コースを安全な川に変更してくださったり、シュノーケルだけ翌日へ振替をしてくださったり、親切な対応をしていただけてとても嬉しかったです。

小雨が降る中でやったマングローブの川でのカヌーとSUPは、神秘的な雰囲気が出てとてもよかったです。家族全員が楽しく過ごせました。

シュノーケルは、小さい子どもにインストラクターの方がついてくださりました。優しく対応してくださったので、子どもたちも安心して泳ぐことができました。

たくさん写真も撮っていただけて大満足です！

On the day of the activity, the waves at Kabira Bay were high, so we quickly changed to mangrove SUP at Miyara River. I had never done SUP before, but it was easier to balance than I expected, and I was able to paddle smoothly! It was also low-impact on the body, making it an enjoyable experience.

The instructor provided thorough guidance, so I can recommend it to anyone trying SUP for the first time. I also learned a lot about the nature of Yaeyama, making it a wonderful experience. We took many photos, creating great memories of Ishigaki Island!

当日は川平湾の波が高く、急遽宮良川でのマングローブSUPに変更になりました。これまでSUPをした事が無い初心者でしたが、思っていたよりバランスも取りやすく、すいすいと漕ぐことができました！体への負担も少なく、気軽に楽しむ事が出来ると思います。

インストラクターの方が丁寧にレクチャーしてくれるので、初めてSUPを経験するという方にもお薦めできます。八重山の自然についても教えていただき、とても良い経験になりました。たくさん写真も撮っていただけて、いい石垣島の思い出ができました！

I was able to see a coconut crab up close for the first time. The weather was nice, and I was able to see many stars as well. The staff were friendly, and it was an enjoyable tour.

ヤシガニを初めて近くで見ることができました。天気もよく、たくさんの星も観ることができました。スタッフの方も親切で楽しいツアーでした。

I participated on the last day before returning on an afternoon flight, and I had a great time in the morning. The staff were all very kind. Thank you for allowing me to use the shower.

最終日で午後の飛行機で帰る予定での参加でしたが、午前中、十分楽しめました。スタッフの皆さんも親切です。シャワーも利用させていただきありがとうございました。

We received notice the day before that the activities at Kabira Bay and the Blue Cave were canceled due to Typhoon No. 19.

Instead, we were offered canoeing in the mangroves of Ishigaki Island and snorkeling at a different location, and it was very disappointing to accept that suggestion.

However, on the day of the activities, the instructors were truly kind, attentive, and considerate, and we were able to enjoy the alternative plan, for which we are very grateful.

Regarding the transportation, they arrived on time, which was a bit moving. (In overseas activities, they usually arrive late, which can be frustrating.)

Although it was unfortunate about Kabira Bay and the Blue Cave, it was good to have a reason to come back to Ishigaki Island next time.

I would like to request Instructor Kubo again for the next time!

台風19号の影響で前日に川平湾と青の洞窟がキャンセルとの連絡が前日に入りました。

変わりに石垣島にある川のマングローブでカヌーと、青の洞窟以外でのシュノーケリングの提案があり、非常に残念な思いでその提案を受け入れることになりました。

しかしながら、当日はインストラクターの方々が本当に親切丁寧で優しいのと、気配りが出来ており、代替え案でも十分楽しむ事が出来て本当に感謝です。

送迎に関しても時間通りに来て頂いて、少し感動しました。
（海外のアクティビティだと、絶対遅刻してイライラするので。）

川平湾と青の洞窟は残念でしたが、次回また石垣島に来る理由ができて良かったです。

次回のインストラクターもクボさんを指名したいです！

Due to the typhoon, we had to change our plans to go kayaking in the mangroves of Miyaragawa. I had done sea kayaking a few times before, but this was my first time kayaking on a river, and it was a bit challenging due to the current. Since it was after the typhoon, there was still some rain, and we occasionally got caught in heavy downpours, but that added to the fun! We were able to see various plants, animals, and insects, and the guide explained everything to us, which was educational as well! Next time, I want to participate in a different season and weather!

台風の影響で急遽、宮良川のマングローブカヤックに変更になりました。
今までシーカヤックは何度かしたことがありましたが、川でのカヤックは初めてで、流れがあるので少し大変でした。
台風が過ぎた後だったので、雨が残っていて時々ざーっと降られたりもしましたが、それも含めて楽しかったです！
色々な植物や動物、昆虫も見れて、ガイドのお兄さんに説明してもらえたので、勉強にもなりました！
次回は違う季節、違う天候で参加したいです！

I imagined that after being taught how to paddle, we would have the freedom to explore beautiful spots in the ocean, but it wasn't like that.

Anyway, the weather was bad, so if it had been better, I might have felt more moved and thought it was amazing.

If you want to take photos with your own camera or phone, you'll need a waterproof cover that you can hang around your neck.

It's difficult to take pictures while paddling, and there's a high chance of dropping your belongings in the water, so many people didn't bring their personal items.

On the plus side, the guide took a lot of photos for us.

漕ぎ方を教えてもらって後は自由って感じで、海がきれいなポイントとかがあって連れてってくれるみたいなのを勝手に想像していたのでそういうのではなかったです。
とにかく天候が悪かったので、そうでなければもっと感動してすごいって思えたのかもしれません。
写真を自分のカメラや携帯で撮りたい場合は首などに引っ掛けられる防水のカバーなどが必要です。
自分で漕ぎながら写真を撮るのは難しいし海に落とす可能性高いので私物は持って来なかった人が多かったです。
その分ガイドさんがたくさん撮ってくれます。

This is my second time using Veltra. On this day, the wind was strong and the sky was cloudy, but I went to Bottom Beach to try stand-up paddleboarding. The waves were rough, and it seemed we couldn't go on our usual course, but the staff helped us out, and I was able to enjoy it very much. I would like to create another opportunity to experience it again. We took a lot of photos, and the staff's response was very warm, making this another satisfying experience. Thank you very much.

ベルトラを利用させて頂くのは今回で2回目です。この日は風が強く、空も曇っていたのですが、底地ビーチに行きサップを体験しました。波が荒く、いつものコースには行けなかったみたいですが、スタッフの方が手助けして下さりとても楽しむことができたので、機会を作ってもう一度体験したいと思います。写真もたくさん撮って頂き、スタッフさんの対応もとても温かくて今回も大満足の体験となりました。本当にありがとうございました。

In September, Ishigaki is in the typhoon season, and the weather can be bad, with many days when tours cannot be conducted. When I participated this time, a typhoon had just hit the week before, and another one was expected just three days later.

Thanks to that, it was pouring rain from the morning, and I thought the tour would be canceled. However, the instructor confidently declared, "There's no wind, so we can do SUP. We can paddle for an hour in between the rain, so leave it to me." During the car ride, it was still pouring, so I was half in doubt about whether it would really be okay. However, after waiting for about five minutes upon arrival, the rain actually stopped. Although there was no sunshine, the weather improved dramatically compared to the earlier downpour, and it became just the right climate with occasional glimpses of clear skies.

The SUP instructor explained how to ride the board and paddle in a way that was easy for beginners to understand. Within ten minutes, I got the hang of it and could paddle on my own. If I got tired, I could take a break on the board, and he adjusted the pace accordingly. He also took photos of us while we were doing SUP, so there was no need to bring a waterproof camera. The photos were shared as data.

Kabira Bay is shallow, so even if you fall off the board, you can stand up. The waves were calm, which was reassuring. Despite the heavy rain just before, the sea was clear, and I felt a bit regretful thinking about how beautiful it would have been if it had been sunny.

After about an hour of playing, the instructor said, "It looks like rain is coming soon, so let's head back now." After packing up the boards and getting into the car, it really started to rain shortly after. The instructor's weather reading was spot on.

During the car ride, he kept us entertained by sharing information about delicious local restaurants and the features of the three limestone caves in Ishigaki.

One thing to note is that if you book through Veltra, your name will be registered in Roman letters, which can lead to some people being mistaken for foreigners. I was mistaken several times during the pickup confirmation. However, once I mentioned that I booked through Veltra, they understood right away.

9月の石垣は台風シーズンで天気が悪く、ツアーができない日も多いそうです。
今回参加した時も前週に台風が直撃し、3日後にも台風直撃という感じでした。
お陰で、当日は朝から雨が土砂降りで、ツアー中止かなと思っていました。

インストラクターのお兄さんからは、「風がないからSUPはできますよ、雨の合間で1時間はSUPができるので任せてください」と力強い宣言がありました。
車の移動中は土砂降りのままだったので、本当に大丈夫なのかと半信半疑でした。
しかし、現地に到着して5分程待ったところ本当に雨が止んできました。
日差しはないものの先程の雨とは打って変わって、時々晴れ間が見えるほど天候が回復し丁度良い気候になりました。

SUP自体はインストラクターのお兄さんがボードの乗り方やパドルの漕ぎ方を初心者にもわかり易く丁寧に教えてくれました。
10分もすれば慣れて、一人で漕いでいけます。疲れたら疲れたでボードの上で一休みしたりとペースは合わせてくれます。
途中でSUPをやっているところの写真を撮ってくれるので、わざわざ防水カメラを持っていかなくても大丈夫です。
写真はデータで共有してくれました。

川平湾は遠浅なので、ボードから落ちても足が付きました。波も穏やかで安心できました。
直前までの土砂降りでも海は濁っておず澄んでいたので、これが晴れだったらどんなに綺麗だったかと少し悔しい思いがしました。

1時間くらい遊んでいると、お兄さんから「そろそろ雨がやってくるので今の内に引き上げましょう」と声がありました。
ボードの片付けなどをして帰りの車に乗り込んで暫くすると本当に雨が降ってきました。
インストラクターのお兄さんの天気の読みが冴えまくりでした。

車の移動中も飽きさせないように、地元の人が行く美味しいお店の情報や、石垣に3つある鍾乳洞の特徴などお兄さんが一杯話してくれました。

注意点としては、ベルトラ経由で申し込むと名前がローマ字表記での登録になって人によっては外国人と間違われることです。
ピックアップでの確認時に私は何度か間違われました。ベルトラで申し込んだと伝えれば直ぐに分かってもらえました。

It was my first time in Ishigaki Island and my first experience with SUP, but the instructor provided thorough guidance, and I quickly got the hang of it and had a great time! Although it was a half-day experience, I was able to enjoy it slowly and fully. The waves were calm, but the wind made paddling a bit challenging... but that too became a good memory. The weather was nice, making it the perfect day (๑′ᴗ‵๑)♥ I had plenty of fun with the half-day course, but next time I participate, I’d like to try a full day and join in on other activities as well♥

初めての石垣島で初めてのSUP体験でしたが、インストラクターの方に丁寧に指導して頂き、すぐに慣れて楽しむことができました！
半日の体験でしたがゆっくりたっぷり楽しめました。波は穏やかでしたが、風が少し吹いて漕ぐのは大変でしたが…それもまたいい思い出です
天気も良く、最高の１日になりました(๑′ᴗ‵๑)♥
半日コースでも十分に楽しめましたが、次参加するときは1日で他のアクティビティにも参加してみたいなと思います♥

I was grateful that they came to pick me up at the hotel. After driving for a while from the city, we took a dark road with no people. Once we passed through a narrow jungle path, we arrived at the local exploration site! We searched for wildlife along the rocky coastline. Unlike during the day, the tranquility and the sound of the waves were pleasant. Then, we discovered a coconut crab! Its purple shell was mysterious! After exploring the coast, we moved to a spot for stargazing. Although the moonlight was a bit bright, the sky was filled with stars welcoming us. Fortunately, we even saw a shooting star. I was able to spend a happy time.

ホテルまで迎えに来ていただけるので助かりました 市街地からしばらく走ると、人気のない真っ暗な道を行きます。ジャングルの細道を抜けると、現地探索場所に到着‼️ 海沿いの岩場で野生の生物を捜索。昼間とは違い、静寂の中、波音が心地よかった すると、ヤシガニを発見‼️ 紫色に光った殻が神秘的❗️海岸探索を後にして、星空探索の場所に移動。月明かりが少し明るかったけど、満天の星が出迎えてくれました。そこへ幸運にも、流れ星が。幸せな時間を過ごすことができました