All Reviews for Kabira Bay

Participation with parents in their 20s and 50s! I received a call the day before informing me that due to the wind and waves, the SUP experience would take place in the mangroves instead of Kabira Bay. If you prefer not to do SUP in the mangroves, you can cancel for free at this point. They will provide detailed information about the pick-up time and what to bring during that call.

The pre-activity lecture was thorough, and we were able to take photos with the mangroves in the background before we got too tired. Afterward, I accidentally fell in and got soaked, so I was really grateful to have a nice memory photo in good condition... (laughs)

They teach you how to ride, paddle, and stand not only during the initial lecture but also with ongoing guidance! My mother said before the experience that she "absolutely couldn't stand," but surprisingly, she was able to stand quite easily. After declaring that she was prepared to fall, she was even taught some fun challenges like jumping on the board and standing on one leg!

During the tour, we learned about the mangroves and the nature of Ishigaki Island at various points, and I was very satisfied not only with the fun of the SUP experience but also with the knowledge I was able to take home. We got to take a lot of photos! The moment I stood up for the first time, with my awkward stance, was perfectly captured, and it was moving＾＾

In early January, the weather was cloudy and windy, so it felt quite chilly at first. However, wearing a long-sleeved jersey in addition to my swimsuit, I found that I didn't mind it much after moving around a lot. But falling in and getting wet was definitely cold!! I strongly recommend bringing a change of clothes and a large towel for winter experiences, just in case and to fully enjoy the activity...!

I had so much fun that I want to try SUP in Kabira Bay as well! Thank you for the wonderful memories!

20代と50代の親子での参加！前日にいただいた電話で、風や波の関係で川平湾ではなくマングローブでのSUP体験になる旨を聞きました。川平湾でのSUPでないならキャンセル、という方はこの時点なら無料でキャンセルができるそう。送迎の時間、持ち物についてはその電話で改めて詳しく教えてもらえます。
アクティビティ開始前のレクチャーは丁寧で、「クタクタ顔になる前に」とマングローブをバックに写真撮影もしていただけました。なお、その後うっかり転落してびしょ濡れになったので綺麗な状態の記念写真が残ったのは本当に有り難かったです…（笑）

乗り方、漕ぎ方、立ち方も初めのレクチャーに加えて随時声かけで教えてくれます！母は体験前は「絶対に立てない」と言っていましたが、案外すんなりと立つことができていました。落ちる覚悟で色々準備してきたと宣言したところ、ボードの上でのジャンプや片足立ちなどちょっとしたチャレンジも教えてもらえました！

ツアー中、随所でマングローブや石垣島の自然について教えていただけて、SUPを体験できた楽しさだけでなく色々な知識を持って帰れて大満足です。写真たくさん撮ってもらえました！初めて立った瞬間のへっぴり腰の写真もバッチリ残ってて感動です＾＾
1月初旬、天気は曇りで風があったのではじめは割と肌寒く感じました。それでも水着に加え長袖のジャージで臨めば、たくさん動くのもあって途中からはとくに気にならなかったです。ただ落ちて濡れるとさすがに寒い！！万が一のために&全力で楽しむために冬季の体験では着替えと大きいタオルを持参しておくのを強くお勧めします…！

めちゃくちゃ楽しかったので川平湾でもSUPしてみたいなと思いました！素敵な思い出をありがとうございました！

It was rainy and very windy from the morning. The glass-bottom boat ride at Kabira Bay was canceled, but the guide's explanations were thorough and enjoyable. Thank you very much.

朝から雨と強風でした。川平湾のグラスボート乗船は欠航でした　でもガイドさんの説明は丁寧で楽しかったです　ありがとうございました。

The guide showed us the sightseeing spots in Ishigaki Island and provided a detailed explanation of the scenery visible from the car window. The guide played the sanshin and let us listen to Ishigaki folk songs in the vehicle.

ガイドさんに石垣島の観光スポットを案内して頂き、車窓から見える景色にも丁寧にご案内頂きました、三線が弾けるガイドさんで車内で石垣民謡を聴かせて頂きました

I run a travel business. This time, I participated privately. The content of the tour was good, but I think the bus guide, Mr. Sunakawa, was excellent. He was very skilled at providing information on the bus, but his kindness, sincerity, and attentiveness in dealing with customers outside the bus were outstanding. I have interacted with various bus guides before, but he was the best.

The lunch was a bit lacking, but considering the tour price, it can't be helped (laughs). I definitely recommend it. Thank you for your assistance.

私は旅行業を営んでおります。今回はプライベートで参加いたしました。ツアーの内容も良かったですがバスガイドの砂川さんが大変良かったと思います。車内での案内もお上手なんですが、車外でのお客さんへの対応が非常に親切で誠実で気配りがあり、今までいろいろなバスガイドさんと接してきましたが最高でした。
昼食は今いちでしたがツアー料金からすれば仕方がないでしょう（笑）
是非お勧めします。お世話になりました。

It was a tour that made effective use of the last day. The bus was efficient, and the timing was accurate. The guide's explanations were very easy to understand, and I was able to enjoy myself without getting bored on the bus. There were also several participants who joined alone, so I recommend it for solo travelers as well. The guide kindly took photos for us.

最終日を有効に使えたツアーでした。
バスで効率良く、回って頂き時間も正確でした。
ガイドさんのお話も大変分かりやすく
車内でも退屈しないで楽しめました。
一人参加の方も数名おりましたので、
一人参加の方もおすすめです。
ガイドさんが親切に写真をとっていました。

I had an amazing time experiencing SUP for the first time. The cute guide was very enthusiastic and led us well, which made me feel at ease.

初めてSupを体験してみたら超楽しかった
可愛いガイドさん　すごく熱心でリードすてくれて安心しました。

I think it's convenient that I can make credit card payments when I don't have cash. I would like to continue using it in the future.

現金がない時にクレジットカード決済できるので便利だと思います。
これからも利用し続けたいと思います。

I experienced SUP and snorkeling for the first time. Unfortunately, it was raining, but I was happy to have the rare opportunity to do SUP in the mangroves. For lunch, the guide recommended a great burger place. Although it rained during the snorkeling in the afternoon, I was able to see beautiful corals and fish when I dove into the sea. I was also very happy to encounter a sea turtle.

The guide's various knowledge made the experience even more interesting. Additionally, the guide was an excellent swimmer and was able to take some valuable photos for me.

I participated alone, but I had a lot of fun. I would love to do it again. I hope to experience it on a sunny day next time.

初めてSUPとシュノーケリングを体験しました。あいにくの雨でしたが、マングローブでのSUPという貴重な体験ができ嬉しかったです。お昼は、ガイドの方にオススメのハンバーガー屋さんを教えて頂きました。昼からのシュノーケリングも雨でしたか、海に潜ると綺麗な珊瑚や魚を見ることができました。海亀にも会えてとても嬉しかったです。
ガイドの方の様々な知識でより面白い体験ができました。また、ガイドの方の泳ぎがとても上手で貴重な写真を撮影して頂けました。
1人での参加でしたがとても楽しかったです。また体験したいです。次は晴れた日にできたら嬉しいです。

I was impressed by the beauty of the water in Kabira Bay even before getting on the boat! I was worried because I tend to get motion sickness, but maybe because of the beauty of the sea, I was totally fine! I was also able to encounter sea turtles, which was a lot of fun! I definitely want to participate again with my grandchildren!

ボートに乗る前から川平湾の水の綺麗さに感激！乗り物酔いをしやすいので心配でしたが海の綺麗さのせいかぜんぜん大丈夫でした！ウミガメにも遭遇する事ができてとても楽しかったです！是非孫たちとまた一緒に参加したいです！

I almost circled Ishigaki Island, visiting various attractions. The bus guide provided detailed explanations, and we enjoyed a typical Okinawan lunch. It was more efficient for sightseeing than driving around with a rental car, especially since we could get off at the airport. It's a pity that the weather was cloudy.

石垣島をほぼ一周して名所を回り、バスガイドさんの詳しい説明、沖縄らしい昼食、空港で下車でき、レンタカーで回るよりも効率よく観光できた。
天気が曇りだったのが残念。

It was a fun half-day tour with a bus guide. Not only did we get explanations about the sightseeing spots, but we also enjoyed a great time with performances of traditional songs and dances from Ishigaki Island! The photo is of a fruitless palm tree. It's a natural monument, and the fruit is said to be about 1 cm in size, with thousands of them growing.

バスガイドさんが添乗しての楽しい半日観光でした。観光地の説明もさることながら、石垣島の民謡、踊りなど実演を交えて楽しい時間を過ごすことができました❗写真は実のならないヤシでした。天然記念物で、実は1cm程度で、何千個も成るそうです。

I was impressed by the beautiful view from the observation deck, and I was very satisfied with the packed itinerary, which included having lunch in a pleasant spot on the hill and listening to the guide's wonderful Okinawan songs on the bus.

展望台からの眺めの良い景色に感動して、高台にある気持ちのいい場所で、ランチ出来たり、バスの中で、ガイドさんの上手な沖縄の歌を聴いたり、盛りだくさんの内容に大満足でした♪

The one-way fare from the airport to the remote island terminal is 540 yen, so it's a good deal if you plan to make a round trip within 24 hours. Although it says 24 hours, if you purchase it at 9 AM, you can use it until around 10 AM the next day. It's the same price as the round-trip ticket offered by Toei Bus, but since it can be used for places other than the airport, I thought it was a good purchase. However, the bus frequency is only about two times an hour, and there are few routes, making it difficult to use for sightseeing. Even when searching for routes on Google Maps, many destinations take about 20 minutes on foot from the bus stop. I have only been to the southern part of Ishigaki Island, so I don't know about the northern part.

空港から離島ターミナルは片道540円なので24時間以内に往復するのであればお得です。
24時間と書いてますがAM9時に購入したら翌日のAM10時台まで利用可能でした
東バスさんからでてる空港往復チケットと同価格ですが、空港以外にも使えるので良いかなと購入。
ただバスの本数が1時間2便程度なのと路線が少ないので観光には使いにくいです。
Googlemapで経路検索してもバス停から目的地まで徒歩20分とかかかるのが多かったです。
私は石垣島南部しか行ってないので北部はわかりません。

It was unfortunately rainy. Although the forecast predicted light rain, it was quite heavy at Kabira Bay, and the glass-bottom boat service was suspended. Nevertheless, the tour around the island by bus was enjoyable. I can only imagine how wonderful the scenery must be in better weather. Thank you for sharing various insights about the island.

あいにくの雨でした。小雨予報でしたが川平湾では、結構降っていてグラスボートも運休でした。それでも、観光バスでの島内一周は、楽しかったです。きっと季節が良ければ、すばらしーーーい風景なのだろうと想像もできました。
島のいろいろを教えてくださってありがとうございました。

A 5-day unlimited ride bus pass is available for 2000 yen. There is also a ticket for unlimited rides for one day at 1000 yen. The number of buses from the airport to the port bus terminal is frequent. Next, there are 6 round trips to Kabira Bay, while other routes have fewer services.

5日間路線バス乗り放題で2000円
1日乗り放題は1000円と言うチケットもあります。
路線バスの本数は空港から港バスターミナルは本数が多くあります。
次に川平湾が6往復、他は少ないです。

I had the opportunity to go mangrove stand-up paddleboarding on Miyara River in Ishigaki Island. I experienced a surreal feeling similar to that of "Itte Q"! There was no wind, and I surprisingly managed to stand up on the paddleboard quite quickly, which was a lot of fun 🎵.

Additionally, the coordinator was very kind and shared many recommendations for shops in Ishigaki Island, making for great conversation and a wonderful time 👍. Thank you very much! ❗️

石垣島、宮良川のマングローブサップをやらせていただきました。「イッテQ」のような非日常感あふれる景色を体験できました！風も無くサップも意外とすぐ立てるようになって楽しかったです🎵
また、コーディネーターの方がとても親切で、石垣島のおすすめのお店などたくさん教えていただくなど話も盛り上がり、良い時間を過ごせました👍
ありがとうございました❗️

I was worried because it rained in the morning the day before, but it turned out to be surprisingly beautiful. I could see the fish well too. I didn't feel sick at all.

前の日から朝も雨で心配でしたが、意外と綺麗に見えて良かったです。お魚も良く見えました。全然酔いませんでしたよ。

I was able to efficiently visit the sightseeing points on Ishigaki Island. The guide's explanations were very easy to understand, and I had a great time.

石垣島の観光ポイントを効率的に回る事が出来ました。
ガイドさんのお話はとても聞きやすく良い時を過ごせました。

The transparent blue waters of Kabira Bay are, of course, amazing, but I think many people have already enjoyed the underwater experience by boat, so I will focus on other attractions.

Along the way, we will stroll through the forests of Ishigaki Island, where you can enjoy nature with the charming and unaccustomed to humans, tree-climbing lizards scattered here and there.

At the end, you can see the Pacific Ocean and the East China Sea from Tamatorizaki, which is fantastic. While you can drive there, it can be quite challenging, so using a one-day bus pass means you have to stay at the observation deck for hours. This tour covers the main island of Ishigaki, allowing you to focus on island sightseeing like Iriomote Island from the next day, making it a highly recommended tour.

透明なブルーの川平湾は、もちろん最高ですが、これまでにも船に乗って海面下を満喫した人も多いと思いますので、川平湾以外にフォーカスします。
途中で、石垣島の森林を散策しますが、人馴れしていなくて愛嬌のあるキノボリトカゲが、あちらこちらにいて自然を満喫できます。
最後には、玉取崎で太平洋と東シナ海を東西に見ることができて最高です。
ドライブで来ることもできますが、結構大変な場所ですので、バスの一日券を使ったら何時間も展望台にいないといけないので、このツアーなら石垣島本島をカバーできて、次の日からは、西表島など離島観光に注力できるのでおすすめのツアーです。

Although the sky was unfortunately cloudy, we were able to enjoy ourselves thanks to the guide's entertaining stories. The underwater scenery viewed from the glass-bottom boat met our expectations, and everyone on board was impressed. It's the same at every tourist spot that there are many Chinese tourists. On the tour, it felt more relaxing since it was just Japanese people on the bus, on the boat, and during meals.

あいにくの曇り空でしたが、ガイドさんの楽しいお話で盛り上がることができました。
グラスボートから見る海中の景色は期待通りで、乗船していた皆さんも感激していました。
中国の観光客の方がたくさんいらっしゃるのは、どの観光地に行っても同じですね。ツアーだとバスの中でも船の上でも食事でも日本人だけなので落ち着けるように思いました。

You can enjoy the beautiful coral reefs and fish of Kabira Bay.

I think Kabira Bay is probably the most wonderful place to take a glass-bottom boat ride in Japan today.

とても美しい川平湾の珊瑚礁とお魚達を
楽しめますよ

たぶん現在の日本でも、グラスボートに乗船するなら、川平湾が一番素晴らしいと思いますよ

Even though I can't swim, the guide was really kind! We changed locations due to the weather, but I was lucky to encounter a sea turtle! This was the best memory for my first snorkeling experience! The canoeing was also fun and seems like good training (it might be a bit tough for a beginner like me, though, haha).

自分が泳げなくても、ガイドさんもすごく親切にしてくれました!
天候のせいで場所を変えたのですが、ウミガメさんとの遭遇ができて、幸運です!
初めてのシュノーケリングとしては最高の思い出です!
カヌーのほうも面白くていいトレーニングになりそう（1人の初心者にはちょっと厳しいかも っ笑）

When you show the email from Beltora to the bus driver, you will receive a ticket stamped with the validity period. Of course, it can be used for round trips to the airport, and I also used it to go from the hotel near the remote island terminal to Super San-Ei and Kanehide for dinner shopping, allowing me to experience a bit of island life. For those who want to leisurely explore the island, or for those without a driver's license, the unlimited bus rides for five days are highly recommended.

バスのドライバーさんに車内でベルトラのメールを見せると有効期間の判を押したチケットを貰えます。
空港往復はもちろんの事、今回宿泊した離島ターミナル近くのホテルからスーパーサンエーやかねひでへ夕飯の買い出しをするのにも利用し、ほんの少しだけ島暮らしの雰囲気を味わいました。
のんびりと島を巡りたい方、免許の無い方、５日間バス乗り放題はオススメです。

The explanations of various corals and fish were easy to understand and enjoyable. It was amazing to see the large sea turtles too!! I had a great time!

色々な珊瑚の説明や、魚の説明が分かりやすく楽しかったです。大きな海亀も見られて最高でした！！すごく楽しかったです！

The weather was great, and I had a lot of fun with SUP. The SUP and Blue Cave tours are separate. In the morning, I participated in the SUP tour, then we had a break, and in the afternoon, we went on the Blue Cave tour. They teach you how to paddle carefully, so I was able to get on quickly. There wasn't much wind in Kabira Bay, and even if you fall, it's shallow, so you can get back on easily, making it perfect for beginners.

Since we had a break at the port in the morning, I bought a bento and ate it in front of the Gusukube statue. It was a bit cold inside the port, so it felt just right outside. The Blue Cave was enjoyable, but I found snorkeling to be even more fun than the cave's blue color. As we entered the cave, the types of fish changed, and I was able to see rockfish, which was exciting. However, I was disappointed that they didn't take many photos since I didn't bring my camera, thinking they would provide pictures. It's better to bring your own camera.

お天気にも恵まれてSUPも楽しくできました。
SUPと青の洞窟のツアーですが、個別に分かれているツアーです。
午前にSUPへ行くツアーに参加一旦解散して午後は青の洞窟のツアーという感じです。
SUPは丁寧に教えてくださいますのでサクッと乗れました。川平湾内はあまり風もないですし、落ちても浅いのですぐにまた乗れるので初心者にはちょうど良かったです。
午前解散が港だったので港内でお弁当買って具志堅像の前で食べました。港内が寒くて外でちょうどいい感じでした。
青の洞窟は洞窟の青さよりはシュノーケリングが楽しかったです。
洞窟に入って行く所ぐらいから魚の種類が変わってカサゴも見れて楽しかったです。
ただ、写真付きだというのでカメラを用意していかなかったらあまり撮ってくれず残念でした。
カメラ持っていった方がいいです。

I was unsure whether to rent a car, but I found this tour and decided to join. The weather was perfect. The lunch was delicious as well. There were a few hectic moments, but since it was my first time in Ishigaki Island, I was satisfied with the sightseeing bus tour.

レンタカーを借りようか迷いましたが、このツアーを見つけて参加しました。
天気に恵まれ最高でした。
昼食も美味しかったです。
少し慌しいところもありましたが、初めての石垣島だったので観光バスで回ってもらい満足です。

This tour was absolutely amazing!

The instructor was very kind and cheerful, and it was truly a fun tour filled with laughter. Due to the weather, there was an irregular change from stand-up paddleboarding to canoeing, but I actually think it turned out to be better and was so much fun. I was impressed by how well they handled the weather changes.

We were able to take many wonderful photos that we couldn't have captured ourselves while canoeing and snorkeling, so I've been enjoying looking back at the pictures after the tour. The quality is also top-notch!

Both my partner and I were more than satisfied, and when we visit Ishigaki Island again, we would love to do this again!

We truly made the best memories. Thank you very much!

大大大満足のツアーです！

インストラクターさんとても親切で陽気なかたで、ずっと笑ってばかりの本当に楽しいツアーでした。
天候の関係でs u p→カヌーに変更となるイレギュラーありましたが、むしろそれで良かったと思えるぐらい楽しかったです。
天候のイレギュラーにもきちんと対応してくださり、感動しました🥺

カヌーもシュノーケルも、セルフじゃ撮れないような素敵な写真たくさん撮っていただけたので終わってからも写真見返して楽しんでいます。画質も最高です！

自分も相方も予想以上の大満足で、また石垣島を訪れたときにはまたお願いしたいですす！！

本当に最高の思い出ができました。ありがとうございました！！

In the morning, I did stand-up paddleboarding, and in the afternoon, I went snorkeling. I made a reservation around 6 PM the day before, but shortly after, I received a call from the staff saying that due to rough seas, we couldn't go to the Phantom Island. However, they changed our plan to snorkeling, and I participated.

During stand-up paddleboarding, the waves were almost non-existent, and it was my first experience, but I didn't fall even once. I was able to paddle while standing and enjoy the scenery. The instructor pointed out a starfish, and I was able to see it. Depending on the weather, other participants were taking sun protection measures with hats, sunglasses, and leggings.

After about an hour and a half for lunch, we went snorkeling. The sea was a bit murky, but I was able to see many colorful fish, which was fun. Perhaps the tours to the nearby islands have clearer waters.

That day, for both lunch and dinner, I went to restaurants recommended by the instructor, and both were delicious. That night, I received photos taken by the instructor via LINE, allowing me to reflect on the memories. At the beach, there's a possibility of dropping your smartphone, so I think it's difficult to take photos by yourself.

The instructors were different for the morning and afternoon. Each shared stories about Ishigaki Island during the ride in the shuttle. The activities were enjoyable without requiring too much physical strength, and there were participants who were around upper elementary school age. It seems that the company also accommodates large groups like school trips.

午前サップ、午後はシュノーケルをしました。
前日18時ごろ予約しましたがその後すぐスタッフの方から電話がかかってきて海が荒れているため、幻の島にはいけないとのことでしたがそのままシュノーケルのプランに変えていただき参加しました。

サップでは、波がほとんど立っておらずはじめての体験でしたが一度も落ちなかったです。立ったままこいで景色を楽しめました。ヒトデもインストラクターの方にあそこにいるよーと教えていただき見ることができました。天候にもよるかと思いますが、他の参加者の方は帽子、サングラス、レギンスなどで日焼け対策されてました。
その後1時間半ほどの昼食を挟んでシュノーケルへ。
海は少し濁ってましたがカラフルな魚がたくさん見れて楽しかったです。もしかしたら離島のツアーの方が海はきれいなのかもしれません。
その日は昼食も夕食もインストラクターのかたのおすすめのレストランにいきましたがいずれも美味しかったです。
参加した日の夜には、インストラクターの方が撮ってくださった写真がラインで送られてきましたので、思い出を振り返ることができました。海辺だとスマホは落としてしまう可能性があるので自分では写真を撮りにくいと思います。
インストラクターさんは午前と午後で別の方でした。それぞれ送迎の車の中で石垣島のお話をしてくださいます。アクティビティはそれほど体力を使うこともなく楽しめましたし小学生高学年くらいの方もいました。
修学旅行生など大きな団体も受け付けている会社さんのようです。

I used it for 5 nights and 6 days in Ishigaki Island.
There were some inconvenient places with fewer buses depending on the time, but...

If you plan your schedule around the timetable, it was an incredibly cost-effective free pass for exploring Ishigaki Island.

石垣島5泊6日で利用しました。
時間帯によっては、本数が少なく不便な場所も有りましたが…

時刻表優先で予定を組めば、石垣島を巡るには最高にお得なフリーパスでした。

I booked a SUP and snorkeling tour at Kabira Bay, but it was canceled due to rough seas. Instead, I was offered a mangrove canoe tour on the Miyara River.

Although the changes in pricing and meeting location were handled the day before, they were very courteous, and I was able to enjoy the tour safely on the day itself, which was great! However, while the original plan was for a full day tour, the mangrove tour ended up being only about an hour long. The guide's stories during the tour were enjoyable, and canoeing was easy, so it was fulfilling but went by quickly. I would love to participate again on a sunny day!

川平湾SUP・シュノーケリングツアーを予約しましたが、海が荒れてしまい中止に。代わりに宮良川でのマングローブカヌーツアーの提案をして頂きました。
金額変更や集合場所など前日での対応でしたが、丁寧にしてもらい、当日も無事楽しむことも出来たのでよかったです！
ただ、1日かけてツアーを行う予定でしたが、マングローブツアーは1時間ほどで終わってしまいます。ツアー中のガイドさんのお話も楽しく、カヌーは簡単に乗れたので、充実していますがあっという間でした。次は晴れた日にも参加したいです！