All Reviews for 1-Day Tours

The bus tour in Iriomote Island was interesting and enjoyable, as the driver shared various stories. The tour of Yubu Island took 90 minutes, including travel time on the water buffalo cart, leaving 60 minutes for sightseeing and lunch on the island. Although it’s a small island, I felt it was not enough time for me. The mangroves were viewed from a boat, so we couldn’t get too close, which felt a bit limited. Since it was my first time visiting Iriomote Island, I was satisfied with just getting a general sense of the place. The bus driver, the staff on the water buffalo cart, and the boat operator were all very entertaining and provided a lot of information.

西表島のバス観光では、運転手さんが色んなお話をしてくださり、面白かったし楽しかったです。
由布島観光は、水牛車での移動時間も入れて90分だったので、島内の観光と昼食で60分。小さな島ですが、私には時間不足でした。
マングローブは、ボートなので際まで近づかず、こんなもんかなぁという感じです。
初めての西表島観光だったので、何となくわかる感じでも十分でした。
バスの運転手さん、水牛車のスタッフの方、ボートの運転手さん、皆さまとても面白くたくさんの情報をくださりました。

I participated with a friend. I was a bit nervous about snorkeling, but I felt at ease because they taught us carefully from the beginning! During the drive, we got to hear about the gourmet food and recommended spots in Ishigaki Island, making it a very meaningful time overall! I highly recommend everyone to listen in! During snorkeling, I learned a lot about the ocean, which made it even more enjoyable! Since we had free time on Taketomi Island, it was great to move at our own pace! We also received photos, and overall, it was a plan with 100% satisfaction!

友達と2人で参加をしました。シュノーケリングに対して少し緊張感があったのですが、一から丁寧に教えていただいたので安心して参加が出来ました！
移動中の車で石垣島のグルメやおすすめスポットのお話が聞けて、そこも含めてとても有意義な時間でした！皆さんもぜひ聞いてみていただきたいです！
シュノーケリングの時も、海の知識を沢山教えていただけて、より楽しめました！
竹富島も自由行動なので、自分達のタイミングで動けて良かったです！
写真ももらえて、総じて満足度100%のプランでした！

I chose a free walk on Taketomi Island. Since I went during a hot season, I realized the importance of staying hydrated. Even just strolling around, it's essential to keep hydrated, so there are a few places to eat and drink on the island, but make sure to carry your own drinks as well. This is especially important for those with small children!

竹富島でフリーウォークを選びました。暑い時期にいったので、こまめな水分補給の大切さを痛感しました。ぶらぶら歩いてるだけでも水分補給がかかせないので飲食のお店も数店島内にはありますが、自分で飲物しっかり持ち歩きましょう。小さいお子様連れの方々は尚更です！

I used this service on the last day of my solo trip. Perhaps because it was the week before a holiday, there were only seven participants, so we were able to enjoy the bus comfortably.

The guide's explanations were easy to understand, which was great. Although it was only half a day, we were fortunate with the weather and were able to enjoy the beautiful sea at Kabira Bay and the views from Tamatorizaki Observatory. I think I wouldn't have been able to see everything so efficiently if I had rented a car alone, so I'm glad I participated. It was also nice that we could drop off at the airport (since the outbound trip was packed and we headed from the airport to the city).

1人旅の最終日に利用させて頂きました。
連休の前の週の利用の為か参加者7人で、バスもゆったり利用させていただけました。

ガイドさんの説明がわかりやすくてよかったです。
半日ですが、お天気にもめぐまれたため川平湾のきれいな海や玉取先展望台からの景色も楽しむことができました。
1人でレンタカーだとこんなに効率よくは見て回れなかったと思いますので参加してよかったと思います。
空港でおりる事ができたのもよかったと思います。（往路はぎゅうぎゅうの満員状態で空港から街中へ向かいましたので）

- Departing from Ishigaki Port to Ohara Port. The boat speeds along, but due to its structure, it doesn't sway much. If you're worried, sit near the middle at the back.

- Iriomote Island Mangrove Cruise. Since it was almost high tide, we toured through submerged forests. Although I couldn't see the mangrove forest I was hoping for, it's not every day you get to see a submerged forest up close, so that was interesting. The boat captain made a lot of negative comments like, "You usually see XX here," and "The water is murky, so you can't see well." Well, I can see that! Please don't add to the disappointment. Let's develop experiences that can only be enjoyed at high tide. I recommend sitting on the right side. Make sure to use the restroom before boarding at Ohara Port.

- Taking the bus to the water buffalo cart station. The bus driver was entertaining, and before I knew it, we arrived at the water buffalo cart station.

- Riding the water buffalo cart to Yufu Island. As mentioned, it was almost high tide, but the water buffalo did a great job pulling us, and we arrived.

- Visiting Yufu Island, lunchtime. Lunch can be eaten cold, so it's fine to explore the island first. It might be a bit early right after arrival. As you walk around the island, you'll reach the coast, but be careful where you step to avoid stepping on hermit crabs.

- From Ohara Port to Taketomi Port. After returning on the water buffalo cart, we took the bus to Ohara Port. Thank you to the driver for the enjoyable stories along the way.

- Activity – Rental Bicycles. I signed up for the rental bicycle plan, but it was a big mistake. The rental shop affiliated with this tour has no shade or restroom, just a ramshackle shed. The staff were unfriendly and just provided basic instructions. There are much better rental bicycle companies on the island, so it's better to book the "Free Walk on Taketomi Island" plan and arrange for a separate rental bicycle company. Most offer pick-up service (reservation required). Watching a mother skillfully ride a mama-chari while the father struggles to keep up is amusing. I also struggled on a bicycle for the first time in decades. Riding around, I felt satisfied as it truly felt like the original scenery of Okinawa.

Overall, this tour was enjoyable, but I definitely recommend avoiding the rental bicycle plan. Taking the extra step to book with another rental bicycle company will lead to a higher satisfaction level.

・石垣港出発。石垣港から大原港
高速でぶっ飛ばすが、構造上大して揺れない。心配なら後部中央付近の座席へ

・西表島・仲間川マングローブクルーズ
ほぼ満潮だったので水没した林の遊覧でした。期待したマングローブの林を見られなかったが、日常水没した林を間近で見ることはないのでそれはそれで。
船頭さん、ネガティブ発言が多い。「ここでは普段○○が見えるんだけど」「水が濁っててよく見えないですね」等々。いゃいゃ、そんな事見れば分かりますって。ガッカリ感に追い打ちをかけないでもらいたい。もっと満潮時にしか体験できない事を開発しましょう。
座席は右側がお勧め。大原港へ着く前にトイレを済まして乗り込もう。

・バスで水牛車乗り場へ
バスの運転士さん、説明が面白く、なるほどって頷いているうちに水牛車乗り場へ。

・水牛車で由布島へ
前述の通りほぼ満潮だったのだが、水牛さんが頑張って引いてくれて到着

・由布島見学、ランチタイム
昼食は冷めてても問題ないので島を見学後でも良いでしょう。到着直後はちょっと早い。
島内を見学しながら歩いて行くと海岸に出ますが、その際足元に注意しましょう。ヤドカリさんを踏みつぶさないように。

・大原港から竹富港へ
水牛車に乗って戻り、バスで大原港へ。運転士さん、その間も楽しい話ありがとぅ。

・アクティビティ～レンタサイクル
今回レンタサイクルプランを申し込んだが。これが大失敗。このツアーの提携レンタサイクル屋は、日除けもなければトイレもない掘っ立て小屋のレンタサイクル屋。スタッフも愛想も糞もなく事務的に案内してるだけ。
島内にはもっとましなレンタサイクル業者が沢山あるので、「竹富島でフリーウォーク」プランで申し込み、別途レンタサイクル業者の申し込みをしましょう。どこも送迎付きです。（当然要予約）
島内の観光はママチャリの母親が颯爽と乗りこなしている後をお父さんがヨロヨロ付いていく様子が面白い。自分も数十年振りの自転車に四苦八苦。
自転車で周ってみるとなるほど、沖縄の原風景って感じで満足。

とまぁ、このツアーはこんな感じ。他は楽しかったがレンタサイクルプランは絶対止めたほうが良い。ひと手間かけて他のレンタサイクル業者を予約したほうが満足度は高い。

A hotel near the離島ターミナル (island terminal) is convenient since the morning meeting time is early. I think it's better to choose a low tide time for the mangrove cruising so you can see the roots well. There are many water buffalo, so you can ride without waiting. Although not all of them, you can enjoy the performance of the sanshin.

朝の集合時間が早いので離島ターミナル近辺のホテルが便利です。
マングローブクルージングは干潮時間帯を選んだほうが根本まで見られて良いと思います。
水牛は頭数も多いので待たずに乗れます。全てでは無いそうですが、三線の演奏が楽しめます。

Due to the recent abnormal weather, it was a scorching tour. The guides for the mangroves, the bus driver, and the cart guide all had wonderful conversations that made it enjoyable. The tour itself was quite strenuous, and the cycling on Taketomi Island at the end felt like I was going to die. That said, I definitely do not recommend walking; the distance is considerable. I chose Ishigaki Island as my travel destination to find star sand, but I hardly found any at Kaiji Beach, even after searching. It seemed like the vendors had taken too much for sale.

Anyway, please stay hydrated and use Google Maps to explore Taketomi Island. You might get lost.

最近の異常気象もあり、灼熱のツアーでした。
マングローブの案内の方、バスの運転手さん、牛車の案内の方、とても素敵なトークでここちよかったのです。
ツアー自体はハードで、最後の竹富島のサイクリングは死にそうでした。かといって歩きは全くオススメしません。かなり距離があります。星の砂目当てで石垣島を旅先に決めたのに、カイジ浜では探してもほとんど見当たらず。。業者の人たちが販売用に取り過ぎてるように思いました。
とにかく水分補給と、Googleのナビを活用して、竹富島を散策してください。迷います。

In the morning, I was worried about whether the boat would depart due to the heavy rain, but by the time we arrived at the island terminal, it was just light rain. When we reached Iriomote Island, the sun came out! After enjoying the mangrove cruise, I finally got to ride a water buffalo to Yubu Island. After leisurely exploring Yubu Island, I had a great time renting a bicycle on Taketomi Island. I was able to enjoy everything efficiently without feeling rushed.

朝は土砂降りで船が出るのかも心配でしたが離島ターミナルに着く頃には小雨に。西表島に着いたら晴れ間！マングローブクルーズを楽しんだ後は念願の水牛に運んでもらい由布島へ。由布島をのんびり散策後は竹富島でレンタサイクルが楽しかったです。効率良く、でもバタバタもしなく楽しめました。

I joined the tour thinking that the mangrove cruise would be the main event. The cruise was just as I expected, and I was satisfied, but the water buffalo cart ride exceeded my expectations and was thoroughly enjoyable. The sightseeing time on Yufu Island was just right.

マングローブ遊覧がメインイベントと思いツアーに参加しました。遊覧は思った通りの感じで満足できましたが、水牛車は期待以上に良く満喫できました。由布島の観光時間はちょうど良い感じでした。

At this price, being able to visit three islands is such a great deal! I jumped at the chance to participate, and I was extremely satisfied. It was really fun.

I joined alone, but they took care of every detail. I was a bit worried that being surrounded by friends, families, and couples might be tough, but it was totally fine. I was able to relax without any worries.

The Nakama River cruise and the water buffalo cart on Yubu Island were both comfortable and enjoyable.

The lunch box was hearty and included local dishes, which were delicious. I even had the chance to buy ice cream for dessert...

They provided plenty of free time, allowing me to fully enjoy Yubu Island. Personally, I would have liked a bit more free time on Taketomi Island.

It would have been even better if I could choose between electric and regular bicycles for rental.

When we got off the sightseeing bus on Iriomote Island, there was no announcement for the ferry to Taketomi Island, and I almost missed it, which was the most stressful part. But looking back, it's a good memory, haha.

For this price, being able to enjoy so much, with lunch included, it was truly a great and fun tour. I highly recommend it.

このお値段で、3島周れるなんて、なんとお得！と飛びついて参加しましたが、大満足でした。
本当に楽しかったです。

一人参加でしたが、細かいところまで、
配慮していただき、お友達同志、家族連れ、カップルばかりでもしかするとしんどいかなぁなんて
考えていましたが、全然大丈夫でした。
気兼ねなく過ごすことができました。

仲間川クルーズも、由布島の水牛車も、ゆったり乗れて気持ちよかったです。

お昼のお弁当もボリューム満点だし、ちゃんと地元のお料理も入っていて、美味しかったです。
デザートにアイスを買って食べられる余裕もあったし、、、

自由時間も十分にとっていただき、由布島を満喫することができました。
竹富島は個人的には、もう少し自由時間欲しかったなー。

レンタルサイクルも電動式と普通の自転車と選べたらもっとよかったです。

西表島で観光バスを降りて、西表島から竹富島への
フェリーへの連絡が、なんのアナウンスもなくて、もう少しで乗り遅れそうになったのが、1番焦りました。
それさえ今となっては良い思い出ですが、笑。

このお値段でこれだけ楽しめて、お昼もついて、
本当にお得で楽しいツアーでした。
おすすめします。

I participated in a tour that went from Ishigaki Island to Iriomote Island, then to Yufu Island, Taketomi Island, and back to Ishigaki Island!

I don't think I could have efficiently visited so many places in just one day without the tour!

You can fully enjoy an extraordinary experience that you wouldn't normally have.

Especially the time spent crossing to Yufu Island by water buffalo while listening to the sound of the shamisen was very relaxing.

It was my first time experiencing the mangroves! I was moved by the greatness of nature.

If you're going cycling on Taketomi Island, it's better not to wear wide skirts or pants.

For those visiting in the summer, sunburn prevention is a must! If you're outside for a few hours in a sleeveless top, you'll get burned.

石垣島▶︎西表島▶︎由布島▶︎竹富島▶︎石垣島
三島ツアーに参加しました！


ツアーじゃなきゃ、１日でこんなに
効率よく周れなかったと思う！


普段では味わえない
非日常を存分に味わえまます。


特に、由布島に水牛で渡る時間は
三味線の音を聴きながら
ゆーったり出来ました。


マングローブ体験も初！
自然の凄さに感動

竹富島でのサイクリングするなら
裾の広いスカートやズボンは
履かない方がいいです

夏に行かれる方は、日焼け対策は必須です！
ノースリーブで数時間、外に出てると火傷です

It was packed with things I wanted to do, and I was very satisfied with the content. I participated in this tour and was able to do everything I wanted, which made me very happy.

やりたい事が詰め込まれていて、満足できる内容でした。このツアーに参加して、やりたい事が全てやれてとても満足できました。

I chose a course that visits three islands to fully enjoy Ishigaki Island. After arriving at Iriomote Island, we immediately took a boat tour of the Nakama River, then traveled by bus to the water buffalo riding area on Yufu Island. After lunch and a stroll on Yufu Island, we returned to Iriomote Island and then headed to Taketomi Island... it was a very smooth schedule.

The explanations about the mangroves during the Nakama River boat tour, the little bits of information about Iriomote during the bus ride, and the stories and performances by the guides about the water buffalo and Yufu Island on the water buffalo cart, as well as the shamisen, were all wonderful.

On Taketomi Island, I chose the cycling course. It was very hot, and walking around was quite tough, plus the distance to Kondoi Beach is considerable, so a bicycle is essential. Swimming at Kondoi Beach was indeed busy.

Overall, it was a highly satisfying course throughout the day. Thank you very much!

石垣島で離島を満喫したいと思い3島めぐるコースを選択しました。
西表島到着後、すぐに仲間川遊覧、バス移動で由布島水牛乗り場へ。由布島で昼食、散策後に西表島に戻り、その後竹富島へ…と非常にスムーズなスケジュールでした。
仲間川遊覧でのマングローブの説明、移動バスでの西表プチ情報、由布島水牛車での水牛や由布島説明と三味線など、各ガイドさんのお話や演奏がとても素晴らしかったです。
竹富島ではサイクリングコースを選択。とても暑く徒歩で散策するのはさすがに厳しいのと、コンドイビーチまではかなりの距離があるため自転車は必須です。コンドイビーチでの海水浴はさすがに忙しかったです。
それでも一日通して非常に満足度の高いコースでした。ありがとうございました‼︎

I participated in an island tour of Taketomi Island, Yufu Island, and Iriomote Island! I joined on the second day of a 2-night, 3-day trip, and it was great to experience various modes of transportation like the ferry, water buffalo cart, and bus. Due to the heat, I returned on an earlier ferry than planned during my free time on Taketomi Island. I underestimated the heat of Okinawa! Everyone should definitely take precautions against the heat! Thanks to the earlier return, I was able to relax at the hotel. While a whirlwind tour isn't bad, it was nice to take it easy for a change! Thank you to Kanade, the water buffalo!

竹富島、由布島、西表島の離島ツアーに参加しました!2泊3日の2日目に参加しましたがフェリー、水牛車、バスと色々乗り換えで変化があって良かったです。竹富島でのフリータイムが暑さのせいで予定より一本早いフェリーで帰りました。沖縄の暑さ舐めてましたよ!皆様も暑さ対策必須ですよ!フリータイム早めたお陰で滞在ホテルでゆっくり過ごせました。弾丸ツアーも悪く無いですがたまにはのんびりも良かったですよ！水牛のかなでちゃんお疲れ様でした。

I made a reservation because I wanted to visit Yubu Island this time. The tour plan included all the highlights unique to the experience, and the bus ride to the water buffalo riding area was very enjoyable as the guide provided information about Iriomote Island and the scenery we could see along the way.

There was also a shuttle service to the hotel where we were staying, and we were able to return to Ishigaki Island by a little after 2 PM, making it the best plan that would be difficult to arrange on our own.

Next time I go island hopping in Okinawa, I would love to try other plans as well, as my whole family was very satisfied!

今回由布島に行きたかった為予約をしました。
ツアーならではの、見どころを余す事なく盛り込んであるプランで、水牛乗り場までのバスでも西表島の情報や見える景色の説明をガイドしていただけてとても楽しく移動できました。
宿泊予定のホテルに送迎もあって、14時過ぎには石垣島に戻って来ることが出来たので、個人手配では難しい最高のプランでした。

次回沖縄・離島巡りをする時には他のプランも利用してみたいと思えるほど、家族みんなが満足しています！

The plan was just right, as expected, allowing us to visit three islands in the Yaeyama Islands. On Taketomi Island, it's quite hot, so staying hydrated and protecting against sunburn is essential.

八重山諸島３島も周れて予想通りのちょうどいいプランでした。
竹富島はかなり厚いので水分補給、日焼け対策は必須です。

The shuttle service was very helpful. The tour guide was wonderful again. My grandfather's sanshin was great. I had a lot of fun. I would like to do this again.

送迎もたすかりました。観光ガイドの方がまた素晴らしい。おじいの三線が良かった。とても楽しかったです。またお願いします。

The singing on the bus was wonderful, and the stories were very interesting. I was completely captivated by the singing; it was very skillful.

While riding the bus, we were taken to various places, and there were detailed explanations along the way. Both the singing and the chatting were excellent, making for a very enjoyable time.

This was a tour I participated in on the last day of my trip, and I was able to get off at Ishigaki Airport, which was very helpful. I had been wondering how to get to the airport from the hotel on the final day, so it was a fun experience to arrive at the airport while enjoying the bus tour.

I highly recommend it! By the way, it was a solo trip without a rental car.

バスのなかで歌ってくださり、お話しもとても面白かった。歌は聞き入ってしまったとてもお上手でした。
バスに乗っていればいろんな所につれてってくれて、途中全て詳しく説明があり、歌もおしゃべりもとってもお上手で、とても楽しい時間でした。
旅の最終日に参加したツアーなんですが、石垣空港で途中下車も出来て、それがとても助かりました。最終日ホテルからどうやって空港にいこうかと考えてたので、バスツアー利用しながらの空港着という楽しい時間でした。
お薦めです
ちなみにレンタカー無しのひとり旅でした。

It was a hot day, but the experience of riding a water buffalo was so valuable that I forgot about the heat. The leisurely journey through Taketomi Island was the best.

暑い日でしたが、暑さを忘れるぐらい水牛の乗車の体験はとても貴重でした。
ゆっくり竹富島の中を通りに抜ける体験は最高でした。

The waves were high and a bit murky due to the season, but the tour staff were all energetic and cheerful, making it a lot of fun! There were many people on the tour, but it was great that they kept us in smaller groups as much as possible. It was reassuring for children and those who are not good at swimming to be well taken care of! The time spent on the phantom island was not short and was just the right amount. However, some people did experience seasickness, and the back of the boat did not have a roof, so for those who need it, motion sickness medication, sun protection, and hats are essential!

波が高く季節的に少し濁ってはいましたが、ツアーのスタッフ達がみんな元気で明るく、たくさん楽しませて下さいました！ツアー自体は一緒に行く人が沢山いたのですが、なるべく少人数グループにしてくださったのもよかったです。子供や泳ぎが苦手な方でもきちんと見てもらえて安心です！幻の島の滞在時間も短くなく丁度いい時間でした。ただ船酔いしてる方もいらっしゃったのと、船の後ろの方は屋根がついていないタイプだったので、必要な方は酔い止め、日除けや帽子必須です！

The tour was compact, lasting four and a half hours including lunch, which was perfect since we used it while the cruise ship was docked. The sightseeing spots like Kabira Bay and Tamatorizaki were beautiful, but the best part was the guide who explained everything so well. With a slow, gentle tone and a touch of humor, they even played the sanshin and sang for us. The lunch featured local ingredients, including Ishigaki beef hamburgers, Yaeyama soba, mozuku, and goya, all of which were very delicious.

昼食込みで4時間半とコンパクトにまとめられたツアーで、今回クルーズ船の寄港中に利用したのでちょうどよかったです。
川平湾や玉取崎などの観光スポットはきれいでよかったのですが、それを上手に説明してくれるガイドさんが最高でした。ゆっくり優しい口調でユーモアも交え、三線を弾きながら歌まで歌ってくれました。
昼食も石垣牛のハンバーグや八重山そば、もずくやゴーヤなど地元の食材を使ったものでとてもおいしくいただけました。

The tour was the best course to fully enjoy the summer in Ishigaki Island, including the phantom island and Taketomi Island sightseeing. The instructor was kind and took lots of photos and videos. The freedom to explore Taketomi Island at your own pace was also a big plus! It was definitely a tour that makes you want to visit Ishigaki Island again!

まぼろしのしまも、たけとみじまかんこうも
石垣島の夏を大満喫できる最高のコースでした-`´-
インストラクターのおねえさんは親切で、写真や動画もたくさんとってくれました✧pqω•,,´)ﾊﾟｼｬ
竹富島は自由行動なので行きたいところにいけるのもポイント高かったです/////
ぜーったいまた石垣島にいきたくなるようなツアーでした\(′▽′)/\(′▽′)/\(′▽′)/\(′▽′)/\(′▽′)/

Unfortunately, it rained on the day of the tour. I think it's just one of those things in nature, so I participated anyway, and the tour content was wonderfully well thought out! If it had been sunny, the scenery and colors would have been different. I want to try again!

当日は、残念ながら雨。
自然の事なので仕方ないと思い参加したが、ツアー内容は、良く考えられた素晴らしかった！
晴れていたら、景色・色合いもまた違うんだろうな。
又、チャレンジしたい！！

I arrived at Ishigaki Airport at 12:30, rented a car, and reached the Ishigaki Port Ferry Terminal around 13:30. I had reserved a half-day course starting at 14:30, but I had plenty of time.

There are shops and small eateries inside the Ishigaki Port Terminal, but I thought it would have been nice to eat outside beforehand. Several tour companies are located within the terminal, and when I went to the one I had booked and told them my name, they guided me. Since I went before checking into the hotel, I was also able to leave my luggage at the counter!

The boat was fast but not so much that it made me feel seasick. We arrived at Taketomi Island in about 15 minutes, and from there, it seemed to be a 15-minute walk to the water buffalo experience location, but with kids in the heat, taking the bus was a good choice. We were quickly guided to the water buffalo experience and set off. We had a relaxing time, learning about Taketomi Island and the water buffalo, and at the end, they played the sanshin and sang for us, making for a wonderful experience. We took commemorative photos at 15:40.

After that, I could choose to return to the Ishigaki Port Terminal at either 16:00 or 17:00, so I thought about staying until 17:00 to rent a bicycle. However, it seemed they only rented until 16:00, so I aimed to walk to Kaiji Beach and Kondoi Beach. But with a 4-year-old in the blazing sun, it was quite tough. I decided to just go to Kaiji Beach, took a quick photo, and hurried back to the water buffalo area, barely catching the 16:45 bus and returning to Ishigaki Port Terminal on the 17:00 ferry.

It's important to check the rental bicycle hours, and for those who want to take their time at the beach, I recommend a morning or full-day course. Drinks were also available for purchase at Taketomi Port.

Since the water buffalo experience was the main plan, it was great, but I also wanted to see Kondoi Beach. The sea isn’t immediately visible; you have to walk quite a distance to see it.

I wrote this hoping it might be helpful to someone. It truly became a wonderful memory! I recommend it for families with children.

12時半に石垣空港着で、レンタカー借りて13時半頃には石垣港離島ターミナルに着けていました。14時半〜の半日コースを予約してましたが、時間には余裕がありました。
石垣港ターミナル内にも売店や小さな食堂はありますが、外で食べてきてからでも良かったなと思います。
石垣港ターミナル内にいくつか観光会社が入っていて、予約したところに行って名前を伝えると案内してもらえました。またホテルチェックイン前に行ったので手荷物も窓口で預かって貰えました！
船は速さもあり酔うほどではなかったです。15分程度で竹富島に到着して、そこからバスで水牛体験の場所へ歩いても15分程の距離みたいですが子連れで暑い中だったのでバスでよかったです。水牛体験もすぐに案内されて出発。ゆったりした時間を過ごせました。竹富島の事、水牛の事、いろんなお話を聞かせていただき最後には三線演奏と歌も歌ってくださりとても良い時間を過ごせました。記念撮影もして15時40分。
そのあと16時と17時の石垣港ターミナルへ戻る時間を選べたため、17時まで滞在して自転車を借りようと思いましたが、16時までしか貸し出ししてないようで徒歩でカイジ浜とコンドイ浜を目指しましたが4歳の足で炎天下の中無理がありかなりしんどかったです。カイジ浜だけにして到着してもサッと写真撮影してすぐに水牛の所へ戻って16時45分発のバスにギリギリ乗り込み、17時の便で石垣港ターミナルへ戻りました。
レンタサイクルの時間の確認が必要なのと、ゆっくりビーチの時間も取りたい人は午前中か1日コースがオススメです。
ドリンクは竹富港でも購入出来ました。
水牛体験がメインの予定だったので良かったですが、コンドイ浜も見てみたかったです。海はすぐ見えるわけではなくかなり道を進まないと見えないです>_<
誰かの参考になればなと思い書きました。
ただ本当にとても良い思い出にはなりました！子連れにもオススメです。

I participated alone, but the driver was very easy to talk to and taught me a lot about Ishigaki Island! In particular, I enjoyed the stories about the island's animals and interacting with the locals, which made for a unique experience as a solo traveler! I was also taken to places that weren't on the itinerary, and it was a lot of fun＾＾ I definitely want to request the same driver next time!

ひとり参加でしたが、とても話しやすい運転手の方で石垣島のことをたくさん教えてもらいました！特に、島の動物たちの話や島民と触れ合えて、ひとり旅ならではの楽しみ方ができました！
予定になかった場所まで案内していただき、とても楽しかったです＾＾
次回もぜひ同じ方にお願いしたいです！

The journey from the hotel to the sea took about 30 minutes, during which we talked about various things related to Ishigaki Island while enjoying the scenery, and they also recommended some great restaurants... The time in the car was fun as well.

Regarding the snorkeling, I'm not very good at swimming, even struggling to swim across a 25-meter pool, but the two instructors were very supportive, pulling me along and checking in on me frequently, which made me feel very safe while swimming.

When I come back to Ishigaki Island, I would love to join another tour with you. Thank you very much!

ホテルから海までの道中は30分くらいでしたが、景色を見ながら色々石垣島についてのお話をしてくださったり、おすすめのご飯屋さんを教えてくださったり・・・
車の中も楽しかったです。
肝心なシュノーケリングに関して。
25メートルのプールを泳ぎきれない程泳ぐのは苦手な私ですが、インストラクターのおふたりが引っ張ってくださったり、こまめに声をかけて様子を見てくださったので、とても安心して泳ぐ事が出来ました。
また石垣島に来る時は別のツアーでもお世話になりたいです。
ありがとうございました！

Water buffalo, mangroves, rental bicycles, glass boards—everything was so much fun that I didn't have enough time. Next time, I want to swim in the sea at Taketomi Island. It was quite an enjoyable trip. I was surprised that the mangroves were longer than I expected. The rental bicycles were surprisingly good.

水牛、マングローブ、レンタサイクル、グラスボード
どれも　楽しくて時間足りないぐらいで
次回は竹富島で海で泳ぎたい
中々楽しい旅でした。
マングローブは思ったより長くてびっくりしました
以外とレンタサイクルが良かった

I participated in the Ishigaki Island Round Tour Bus.

The guide provided detailed explanations about the history of the tourist spots, which was very informative. They also showcased traditional shamisen music and folk songs on the bus, which was enjoyable.

The tour covered all the highlights, and Kawaibay was particularly impressive.

It was a wonderful trip. Thank you to the guide and the driver!!

石垣島一周定期観光バス　川平湾など島の名所をひと巡り！＜食事付／石垣島＞ / 石垣島一周定期観光バスに参加しました。

ガイドさんが観光地の歴史を詳しく説明してくださったので、とてもためになりました。バスの中で三味線と民謡も披露してくださり、楽しめました。

観光地は見どころ全てをおさえており、特に川平湾は圧巻でした。

とても良い旅になりました。ガイドの方、運転手さん、ありがとうございました！！

Thank you for allowing me to participate in such a fun experience!
During the mangrove tour, I received a lot of explanations and had a wonderful experience!
I was surprised to see that the clams were as big as a fist (I heard there are even bigger ones)!
It was great to actually see the real thing on the boat and hear the explanations!
The explanations about the different types of mangroves were also very clear and helpful!
The water buffalo cart was amusing because of the personality of the buffalo!
However, I was disappointed that there were hardly any fruits to see in the fruit forest of the botanical garden.
Overall, it was a lot of fun!

楽しく参加させて頂きありがとうございました！
マングローブ遊覧では、沢山説明をして頂きとてもいい体験が出来ました！
シジミ貝が握り拳くらい大きなものがある事(もっと大きな貝もあるそうです)驚きました！！
実際に実物を船の中で見せて頂き説明を聞く事が出来て良かったです！
他にもマングローブの種類など沢山の説明わかりやすくてとても良かったです！　
水牛車も牛さんの性格があって笑ってしまいました！！
ただ植物園の果物の森にほとんど果物がなく見られなかったのが残念に思いました。
全体的には、楽しかったです！

It was forecasted to rain, but we were blessed with good weather and were able to fully enjoy the great outdoors. Next time, I would like to take it a bit slower and savor the experience more.

雨の予報でしたが、天候にも恵まれ大自然を満喫できました。つぎは、もう少しゆっくりじっくり行きたいです