All Reviews for Outdoor Activities

The staff at Pushiinuma Ishigaki were very friendly and approachable. Thanks to them, I was able to participate in snorkeling for the first time without feeling nervous. My son was really looking forward to swimming in the sea, and it seems he had a fantastic time. I had never been in such deep water before, but I enjoyed it without feeling scared.

There were other families with children, but the staff kindly took us around the boat, which made us feel more at ease. The underwater scenery was beautiful, with many colorful fish swimming around—small ones, big ones, and vibrant ones, which was a delight to watch. The staff caught a sea snake and let us touch it. It was my first time touching a snake, and seeing a sea snake up close was also a first for me, making it a valuable experience. Thank you very much.

I think it would have been even nicer if it had been a bit warmer. My son said he wants to try diving next time.

ぷしぃぬま石垣のスタッフのみなさんは、とても気さくでフレンドリーな方々でした。お陰で初めてのシュノーケルでしたが、緊張することなく参加できました。
息子は海で泳ぐことをとても楽しみにしていましたので、非常に満喫したようすでした。
私も今までこんなに深いところで海に入ったことがないのですが、怖いと感じることもなく楽しみました。
他の家族の子供達もいましたが、まずスタッフの方が、優しく船の周りを連れてぐるりと回って下さるので、余計に一安心できました。
海の中はとてもきれいで、色とりどりの魚たちがたくさん泳いでおり、小さいもの、大きいもの、カラフルなものと、見ていて楽しくなりました。
スタッフの方が、ウミヘビを捕まえて、触らせてもらいました。ヘビを触ったのも生まれて初めてでしたが、ウミヘビをあんなに間近で見たのも初めてで、貴重な体験ができました。ありがとうこわざいました。
もう少し あったかかったら気持ちよかっただろうなと思います。
息子は今度はダイビングがしたいそうです。

I participated on the day I arrived in Ishigaki Island. I had a lot of luggage, but they were able to take care of it for me. I could change into my swimsuit in the restroom. There was also a shower at the shop.

I went snorkeling in the coral reef between Ishigaki Island and Taketomi Island. It was rainy and cloudy in the morning, but in the afternoon it cleared up, and the surface of the sea sparkled beautifully. Underwater, there were many colorful fish in the coral reef, and I could watch them for a long time without getting bored. The sea was very beautiful.

However, I seem to get seasick easily, and I felt nauseous while in the water. If you're prone to motion sickness, it's better to take some medication. The instructor was very nice and handsome.

石垣島に来た日に参加しました。
荷物が多かったのですが、預かってもらえました。
水着はトイレで着替えることができました。
お店にシャワーもありました。
シュノーケルは、石垣島と竹富島の間の珊瑚礁でしました。
午前中は雨、曇りだったのですが、午後は晴れて海面がキラキラして綺麗でした。中の様子ですが、珊瑚礁にたくさんカラフルな魚がいてずーっと見ていて飽きませんでした。とても綺麗な海でした。
でも、私は酔いやすいみたいで、海の中で酔いました。酔いやすい人は酔い止めを飲んだ方が良いですね。
インストラクターの方はとても良い方で、イケメンでした。

This was my first time in Ishigaki Island, and since I wanted to enjoy the ocean, I participated with my boyfriend. Before we left, I was worried about whether we could actually go in the water in February, but on the day of the trip, it was the clearest day of our travels, and I didn't feel cold at all ( ˘ω˘ ).

As we moved by boat, the incredibly beautiful blue color spread out before us, and my anticipation grew as we approached our snorkeling spot. Almost everyone on board was snorkeling for the first time, but the staff provided very thorough instructions on how to wear the wetsuit, how to put on the goggles, and the proper posture once we were in the water, which made me feel reassured!

Actually, I’m not a good swimmer at all, and I was initially a bit scared to put my face in the water and struggled with breathing through my mouth. However, thanks to the staff's appropriate advice, I was able to closely see the crystal-clear blue of the ocean and the vibrant fish that I usually only see in aquariums (*^^*). The staff even pointed out things like, "There’s a Nemo right at my feet," and "That small blue fish is a rare species found only in Okinawa" \( ˆoˆ )/. It was a dreamlike experience that passed in the blink of an eye, but I think the time allocation was just right for us to fully enjoy it!

After getting off the boat, we were served warm tea, which was a nice touch (*´ー｀*). I thought this would be a once-in-a-lifetime experience, but I definitely want to participate again! Thank you very much ╰(*´︶`*)╯.

初めての石垣島、せっかくだから海に入りたいと思い彼氏と2人で参加しました。
出発前は2月に本当に入れるのかと心配していまし
たが、当日は旅行中1番快晴で寒さは全く感
じませんでした( ˘ω˘ )

船で移動中から驚くほどの綺麗な青色が広がっていて、ポイントに停まるまでに期待は高まっていきました。
同乗した方はほぼ全員初めてのシュノーケルでしたが、ウェットスーツの着方やゴーグルの付け方、海に入ってからの姿勢などとても丁寧なレクチャーがあり安心できました！

実はほぼほぼ泳げないカナヅチな私は、海水に顔をつける恐怖と、口呼吸がうまくできず最初は少し苦労しましたが、スタッフの方の適切なアドバイスもあって、透き通るような海の青色と水族館でしか見ないような鮮やかな魚たちを間近でしっかりと目に焼き付けることができました(*^^*)
「私の足元にニモがいますよ」「青く光る小さな魚は沖縄しかない珍しい魚です」など、一緒に入ったスタッフの方が案内してくれることもありました\( ˆoˆ )/
あっという間の夢のような時間でしたが、それでも十分にゆったり満喫できる時間配分だったと思います！

船を上がると温かいお茶、心遣いにほっこりしました(*´ー｀*)
人生で1度…と思っていましたが、絶対また参加したいと思いました！ありがとうございました╰(*´︶`*)╯

Snorkeling was a first-time experience for me in my 61 years of life. It was an emotional encounter with a world I had never known before. Although I couldn't breathe through my mouth, I was able to do it with the guidance of the staff, so anyone can do it. I recommend that first-timers participate with peace of mind. The moment I put my face in the water, I exclaimed, "Wow, it's beautiful!" I almost forgot that I had a snorkel in my mouth. There were many beautifully colored fish, like tropical fish, around the coral, and the young and cute staff member, Aoi, guided us. Just holding onto the float and looking down gave me the sensation of diving since my body was in the water. The next day, I took a glass-bottom boat at Kabira Bay, but the experience was completely different from just watching and wearing a wetsuit. I highly encourage you to put on a snorkel and get into the sea. A couple who came on the same boat was diving and having fun in deeper waters. There were three staff members, and they were all great people; I can't imagine coming to Ishigaki Island without them. I understand why there are so many repeat visitors. I even thought about trying diving next time. It was so moving that it changed my perspective on life, so please experience it in Ishigaki Island. I feel like I've missed out on life by not knowing this before. Thank you so much to all the staff. You all truly love Ishigaki Island, and it's wonderful. The captain skillfully navigated the boat and took us to great spots based on the day's weather. He was also quite funny! The lady was fun and a nice person, and her love for diving really came through. Thanks to them, it became a truly enjoyable and memorable trip. I look forward to seeing everyone again next time.

シュノーケル61年の人生で初体験でした。今まで知らなかった世界で感動的でした。口で息をするのも出来ない私でしたが、スタッフの指導でできたので、誰でもできます。初めての方も安心して参加される事をお勧めします。まず、海に顔とつけた瞬間、ウワー綺麗と歓喜の声が出ました。口にシュノーケルくわえているの忘れそうになりました。熱帯魚のような綺麗な色の魚もたくさん珊瑚の周りにいて、スタッフの若い可愛い❤青ちゃんんが誘導してくれます。ただ浮き袋につかまって下を見てるだけですが、身体が海に入っているので潜っている感覚があります。翌日、川平湾でグラスボートに乗ったのですが、見るだけと、ウエットスーツ着ているのとでは体感的に全く違います。是非シュノーケルつけて海に入ってみて下さい。更に深い所に同じ舟で来たカップルがダイビングして楽しんでました。　　　スタッフは三人いましたが、皆いい人で石垣島来るならここ以外考えられないです。リピーター多いのもわかります。次回はダイビングもしてみようかななんて思いました。とにかく人生観が変わる位感動的なので石垣島で是非経験して下さい。今まで知らなくて人生損した気分です。スタッフの皆さん本当にありがとうございました。皆さん石垣島を愛してらして素敵です。キャプテンは結構舟跳ばしますがいいポイントにその日の天候をみて連れて行ってくてます。冗談の上手いしね!お姉さんも楽しくていい人でダイビング好きなのがひしひしと伝わってきました。お陰で本当に楽しい思い出深い旅行になりました。次回も皆さん宜しくお願いします。

I participated at the end of October 2016! Just before the new moon, the moon hadn't risen yet, so I was able to see the stars clearly. I drove from Ishigaki Port, but I entered a completely dark road with no streetlights and sugarcane fields on both sides... I was a bit worried about whether I would reach the meeting point, but by following the map I received in advance, I was able to get there just fine! It was really dark around, and without someone lighting my way, it was a bit scary to walk.

When I sat in the reclining chair that was prepared and looked up at the sky, there were so many stars that it was astonishing!!! Countless stars in front and to the side!!! I was surprised that I could see so many stars so close to Ishigaki City! The Milky Way was visible, along with Altair and Vega on either side. I was also thrilled to see the Swan constellation beautifully! I was able to see many shooting stars as well!

The guide provided detailed information about the stars and constellations, making the stargazing experience very interesting. They used a super powerful laser to point out the stars and constellations, so I never missed anything or had trouble figuring out which stars were connected to form constellations. They showed us stars using binoculars and telescopes, and I was able to see stars that couldn't be seen with the naked eye.

It was quiet and dark, and when I looked up, the sky was filled with stars. I was incredibly moved and healed! Thank you very much!

2016年10月末に参加しました！
ちょうど新月の前で、月もまだ出てきていなくて星をハッキリ見ることができました。
石垣港から車で向かいましたが、途中から街灯もなく両側にサトウキビ畑が続いた真っ暗な道に入りました。。。
ちゃんと集合場所にたどり着けるのか少し心配になりましたが、事前に送ってもらった地図を見ながら行くとちゃんとたどり着けました！
辺りは本当に真っ暗で足元を照らしてもらわないと、歩くのも怖いくらいでした。
準備されていたリクライニングチェアに座って空を見上げると、ビックリするくらいたくさんの星！！！
前も横もすごい数の星！！！
石垣市内からそんなに離れていない場所なのに、こんなにたくさん星が見れるなんてビックリ！
天の川も見え、その両側にひこぼしとおとひめ。そして白鳥座もキレイみ見えて感激！！
流れ星もたくさん見れました！
ガイドさんは星や星座について詳しく教えてくれ、とても興味深く星空観察することができました。
説明してくれるときに超強力なレーザーを使って星や星座を教えてくれるので、見逃したり、どの星とどの星を結んで星座になっているのか分からないなんてことはありませんでした。
双眼鏡や望遠鏡を使って星を見せてくれ、肉眼では見ることができない星もバッチリ見えました。
静かで真っ暗で、見上げると満天の星。
とーーーーっても感動＆癒されました！
ありがとうございました！

Since it's the end of October, it was said that the chance of going to the manta point was only about 50%... But perhaps due to good fortune, there was no north wind on the day, and we encountered mantas, making for the best snorkeling experience! Seeing the mantas gracefully swimming from above was so impressive that it reminded me of Darth Vader from Star Wars! I was very moved! The staff were all very friendly and always had smiles on their faces, which made me very satisfied! Thank you very much! I got a bit lost when going to the shop from Kawahira, so please put up a sign! Next time, I will come for diving!

10月の終わりということもあり、もともとマンタのポイントに行けるのも５０％ぐらいの確立って言われていましたが・・・日頃の行いが良かったのか当日は北風もなくマンタにも出会え、最高のシュノーケリングでした！優雅に泳ぐマンタを上から見るとスターウォーズに出てくるダースベーダーを想像してしまうぐらいの迫力！とても感動しました！
スタッフの皆さんも、笑顔を絶やさずいい方ばかりで満足でした！
ありがとうございました！
川平側からお店に行くときに少々迷ってしまうので、看板出してくださーい！
今度はダイビングで行かせていただきます！

We participated as a family of three (my husband, myself, and our 2-year-old son). I was worried about whether my son would be calm enough to enjoy the stars, but he fell asleep before we even arrived at the site... and he didn't wake up until the end of the tour. (laughs)

At the site, there were reclining chairs for one person, allowing us to lie back comfortably and gaze at the stars. The sky was filled with stars that we usually can't see! On top of that, the soothing voice of our female guide was enchanting. She used a laser pointer to point out the stars while explaining, which made it very easy to understand.

At the end, we listened to the song "Tinsagu nu Hana" while watching the stars. I was amazed by the guide's singing ability, and it was another healing moment. It was a thoroughly satisfying tour.

The photos were taken by my husband, who was struggling to capture the beauty of the stars, but since it was his first time photographing a starry sky... unfortunately, he couldn't capture all the countless twinkling lights we could see with our eyes. If we have the chance to go to Ishigaki Island again, I would definitely love to participate in the starry sky tour once more! Thank you for a wonderful time! ☆

家族3人(旦那、私、2歳の息子)で参加しました。
おとなしく星を見られるかな？と心配していた息子は、現地につくまでに夢の中へ･･･そのまま、ツアー終わりまで起きませんでした。笑
現地では1人がけのリクライニングチェアがあり、ゆったり寝転んで星を見ることができました。普段なかなか見られない満天の星！それに加えて、女性ガイドさんのとても癒される声にうっとり。レーザーポインターを使って星を指しながら説明してくれたので、とてもわかり易かったです。
最後に、星を見ながら唄三線『てぃんさぐぬ花』を聴きました。ガイドさんの唄の上手さにびっくりしながらも、これまた癒しのひとときでした。大満足のツアーでした。
写真は、星の美しさをカメラに収めようと(旦那が)奮闘しながら撮影したものですが、何しろ星空撮影は初めてで･･･残念ながら、肉眼で確認出来た無数の輝きを全て映し出すことはできませんでした。また石垣島に行くことがあれば、ぜひまた星空浴ツアー参加したいです！素敵な時間をありがとうございました☆

I truly believe that the location is wonderful, and it was worth exploring the island! (There was a brief talk about the organizer's background.)

Although the surroundings are just an empty lot with a fence to avoid the hub, the lack of bright buildings nearby makes the stars look incredibly beautiful.

Especially on this day, the stars were perfectly visible, and there were shooting stars galore! It was such a lucky day! Each star was pointed out with a laser beam, and the explanations were thorough, making it enjoyable even for those with little knowledge about stars. There were also small children present who enjoyed looking at Saturn through a telescope and viewing the galaxy with binoculars that were available for rent.

Additionally, the reclining chairs were very comfortable and made it easy to relax, and there was even a serving of sanpin tea! However, be aware that there are no restrooms nearby!

You receive a full hour of detailed explanations about the stars, so you gain quite a bit of knowledge. It was especially moving to see my own constellation and hear the explanation! This is an activity that can only be done when the weather is clear, but it was a wonderful tour that makes me want to participate again in a different season.

本当に場所が、素晴らしく島内を探し回っただけあると思いました！(主催の方の経歴など簡単にお話がありました)
周りは何も無くハブ避けで囲いがある空き地ですが、近くに明るい建物がないのですごく綺麗に星が見えます。

とくに、この日は星がバッチリ見え、流れ星も連発!！すごくラッキーな日でしたっっ！
星一つ一つをレーザー光線で示しながら、丁寧に説明されており、あまり星の知識が無い方でも楽しめると思います。小さなお子様が連れの方もいて望遠鏡で土星を見たり双眼鏡の貸し出しで銀河を見て楽しんでいました。
あと、リクライニングチェアが非常に見やすくゆったり出来たうえ、さんぴん茶の振る舞いもありました！
ただ、トイレが近くにないので注意です！
星について1時間みっちり説明してもらえるので、かなり知識が着きました。笑
とくに自分の星座が見えて説明まで聞けたのは感動でした！
晴れてないと出来ないアクティビティではありますが、季節を変えて参加したいと思える素敵なツアーでした。

Picked up at the island terminal at 20:30 and arrived at Stargazing Farm around 21:15. It was a dark place with no streetlights, just enough to see the faint lights of the city in the distance, perfect for stargazing. Although it wasn't completely clear due to the bright moonlight, it was still a serene experience to slowly gaze at the stars in a quiet location, which is something I can't usually do. Just looking at the sky was soothing.

The tour included introductions to constellations, stories related to the stars, and even a performance of traditional Okinawan music with the sanshin. I participated alone, but it was a comfortable tour.

離島ターミナルに20:30にお迎え21:15ごろ星空ファーム着
遠くにうっすら市街地の明かりが見える程度の、街灯などもない暗い場所で星空観察。月明かりが明るい日だったので一面の青空、とまではいかなかったのですが。でも静かな場所で星空を見上げながらゆっくりするなんて普段できないことなので、空を見てるだけで癒されました。
星座の紹介や、星にまつわる民話のお話、沖縄らしく三線の弾き語りなどもついています。
一人で参加でしたが快適なツアーでした。

After a two-day delay due to weather conditions, I was able to participate. On the day of the event, there were three of us on the shuttle bus, but when we arrived, there were already four to five people lying back in reclining chairs. With no moon and clear skies, it was a perfect night for stargazing. We received various explanations about constellations, star names, and the location of the Andromeda Galaxy while sitting in seiza. We also used a telescope to view the clay rings, Mars, and a double star consisting of a red star and a blue star. At the end of the tour, we were able to gaze at the stars while listening to a live performance of the sanshin, which made me feel like I had truly arrived in a tropical paradise. I was surprised to see the North Star positioned just above the horizon, in a completely different location compared to Saitama. The tour was quite short at about an hour, so I thought it would have been nice to have an additional 30 minutes of free time. I took some photos of the stars with my compact digital camera, using the star mode with a 30-second exposure. I adjusted the levels, contrast, and color correction automatically in Photoshop. Quite a few stars and parts of the Milky Way are captured in the images.

天候の関係で2日ほど延期した後、参加させていただきました。当日の送迎バスは私を含めて3名でしたが、現地につくとすでに4～5名の方がリクライニングチェアに寝転んでおられました。月もなく、雲もなく絶好の鑑賞日和で、いろいろと説明を聞きながら正座や星の名前、アンドロメダ星雲の場所などを教えていただきました。また、天体望遠鏡を使用して土製の輪や火星、赤い星と青い星からなる二重星を見ることができました。ツアーの最後には三線の生ライブを聞きながら星を眺めることもでき、南国へ来たなあーという実感がありました。北極星が水平線のちょっと上に位置しており、埼玉県とはまったく違う位置関係に驚きでした。ツアーが約1時間と短いのであっという間に終了してしまうので、後30分くらい自由時間があるとよかったと思います。コンパクトデジカメで星の写真を撮ってみました。正座モードで30秒露出です。フォトショップでレベル調整、コントラスト、カラー補正を自動で行いました。結構星や天の川の一部が移っています。

The staff were very friendly and provided excellent service. We went to the diving spot with the divers, and the guide gave solid support for snorkeling. Also, the lunch was delicious.

スッタフの方々の、とてもフランクでとても良い対応でした、
ダイビングの方々と一緒にダイビングスポットに行き
シュノーケリングにたいしてもガイドがしっかりサポートしてくれ
また昼食が美味しかった。

It was somewhat suspiciously cloudy before departure, and once we got out to sea, we were soaked by a downpour. They had provided raincoats, and we went inside, but we didn't know how to follow the guidance, which was not good.

After the rain stopped, we went outside, but we couldn't hear the explanation about the stars, and depending on the location, we couldn't see anything at all. I felt that the price of 5,000 yen was not worth it. If it rains, there should be some options available, like a partial refund or something.

The next day's mangrove cruise was very affordable, and the guide was a professional.

After all, it seems like a tour that a diving shop is doing on the side, but considering the price, they either need to provide a professional-level guide or something else, otherwise travelers will feel disappointed.

出航まえからややあやしい曇り、海へでたらスコールでびしょびしょに。
かっぱも用意されていたし、室内へもはいりましたが、誘導もわからず、よくなくて。

雨があがってそとへでましたが、
星の説明もきこえないし、場所によりまったくみえないし、
5000円という値段に見合ってないと思いました。
雨が降ったら多少なにかオプションがあるとか、半額かえすとか、なにかないと。

次の日のマングローブクルーズは格安でガイドさんはプロでした。

所詮ダイビングショップが片手間にやっているツアーなのだろうけど
値段を考えるか、またはプロなみにガイドするとかしないと旅行者が残念な気持ちになります

Unfortunately, the day I participated was cloudy, so I could hardly see any stars. However, the tour was interesting because of the way we boarded the boat! Instead of sitting in seats, we perched on the bow, with our legs hanging off, and even lay down. Although I couldn't see the stars, I enjoyed the unique sounds of the waves and the wind. 😊

参加した日は残念ながらの曇り空だったため、星はほとんど見えませんでした。ただ、このツアーは船の乗り方がおもしろかったです！
座席には座らず、船の先端部分に腰をかけて、足を投げ出して座ったり、寝そべったりしました。
星は見えませんでしたが、ひと味違った波の音と風を味わいました(^-^)

My first snorkeling experience. I was very nervous, but I was taught carefully, and even as a beginner, I was able to enjoy it. Unfortunately, it was a cloudy day, but underwater, it was a completely different world, and I had a blast with my friends! The phantom island felt mystical, as if it were standing right in the middle of the ocean.

初めてのシュノーケリング。とてもドキドキしていましたが丁寧に教えていただき、初心者でも楽しめました。あいにくの曇り空でしたが、海の中は全く関係なく別世界が広がっており、友達と一緒に大はしゃぎ‼幻の島も海のど真ん中に立っているようで神秘的でした。