All Reviews for 巴士之旅（バスツアー）

I have fond memories of experiencing the water buffalo cart when I was a child, so this time I participated with my family. The tour itself was satisfactory with polite service from the ferry terminal, but the water buffalo cart, which I was looking forward to, was disappointing. Perhaps because our group was the largest (7 people), we were assigned to go last, even though we weren't the last to arrive. Additionally, since half of us, including my husband, were British, the guide hardly paid us any attention, and being at the back meant we could barely hear anything, which was quite disappointing.

水牛車は私が子どもの頃に体験して良い想い出に残っていたので、今回自分の家族と参加しました。ツアー自体はフェリー乗り場からご丁寧な対応で満足でしたが、楽しみにしていた水牛車は、私たちのグループが1番大人数(7人)だったせいか、最後に着いた訳では無いのに1番最後に回され、主人も含め半分イギリス人だったせいか、ガイドにも全く相手にされず、1番後ろだったのでほとんど雑音にしか聞こえずがっかりでした。

The strong winds made the waves high, which was a bit tense. The wind was cold, and it rained occasionally, making it a chilly day for this season. However, I was able to enjoy nature, which you can't experience in the city, and it was refreshing. I definitely want to participate again. Next time, I will be mindful of my actions to ensure good weather.

強風のため波が高くやや緊張しました。風が冷たく時折雨が降るなどこの時季にしては寒い日となりました。しかしながら、都会では感じられない自然を満喫できリフレッシュしました。またぜひとも参加したいです。今度は好天になるよう普段からの行いに注意します。

Overall, it was just okay. What I didn't like was the star sand in Taketomi. I felt it hasn't changed at all in 30 years and is in a terrible state. There have been improvements in the bus service in Komini. Overall, I hope they enhance the tourist experience more.

全体的には　まあまあかな
よくなかったのは　竹富の星の砂
30年前と全然変わってなく　ひどい状態と感じた
コミニのバス運行に工夫改良あり
全体的にもっと観光の見る体験を
充実してほしい

The weather was unfortunate, but I enjoyed it enough. The time management was good, and I didn't get bored even participating alone. The cows were so cute! 🩷

　あいにくの天気でしたが、十分楽しめました
時間配分も良く、一人参加でも退屈しませんでした
牛さんたちが可愛いかった🩷

I thought it would be tight on time to explore Mishima in one day, so I opted for a tour departing for Taketomi Island at 2:30 PM. Thanks to that, I was able to spend the morning enjoying an experience playing with dolphins, making it a meaningful day.

We departed from the Euglena Island Terminal at 2:30 PM and arrived at Taketomi Island in less than ten minutes. We boarded a microbus that took us to the water buffalo cart terminal station (laughs).

There, we checked in for the water buffalo cart ride and waited for our names to be called by the staff. Since the number of people who can ride the water buffalo cart is limited, they consider the size of the group when distributing spots.

After a few minutes of waiting, my name was called, and I boarded the water buffalo cart. From there, we embarked on a 30-minute city tour while listening to the guide's explanations and watching the buffalo's rear end (laughs). The buffalo knows the route and walks on its own, but the guide manages the pace, hurrying or stopping as needed to maintain distance from the cart in front.

While some roads on Taketomi Island are paved, the paths for the water buffalo cart are all unpaved sandy roads. We moved at a slower pace than a person walking, but the buildings and the trees and flowers planted here and there created a landscape that truly felt like "this is Okinawa! This is the Yaeyama Islands," which was moving. Sometimes the guide played the sanshin and sang, creating a nice atmosphere. It was amusing when the buffalo decided to take a break while the music was playing, causing the cart to stop.

We circled around the main street of the island and returned to the water buffalo gathering spot at the station where we started, where we disembarked. We could take a commemorative photo, but it was a small card-sized picture, so if you want a clearer two-shot with the buffalo, you can purchase it for 1,800 yen. We bought it.

After that, we had about an hour until the return boat departed. If we had rented bicycles, we could have made it to the Star Sand Beach, but we decided to leisurely explore the village instead.

We enjoyed seeing various sights and sipping on banana smoothies, which made for a perfectly timed experience. From there, we took the bus back to the port from where we first disembarked. We even had time to browse for souvenirs before the return boat arrived.

We boarded the same boat at 5 PM to return to Ishigaki. We got off the boat around 5:10 PM, making it roughly a two-and-a-half-hour tour. It was just right for a half-day of fun. I recommend it for those who are thinking, "I have some free time in the afternoon."

If you want to experience the leisurely space and time that you often see in images, definitely give it a try.

一日で三島を巡るのは時間的にきつそうと思い，竹富島へは午後２時半出発のツアーとしました。おかげで午前中にイルカと遊ぶ体験をする時間も取れて有意義な一日を過ごすことができました。
２時半にユーグレナ離島埠頭を出港して１０分足らずで竹富島に到着。待っていたマイクロバスに乗って水牛車のターミナルステーション(笑)まで運んでもらえます。
そこで水牛車に乗る受付をして、係の人に名前を呼ばれるのを待ちます。水牛車に乗れる人数が限られるので先方がグループの人数などを考慮して配分してくれます。
待つこと数分で名前を呼ばれて水牛車に乗り込みます。それからは牛使いさんの説明を聞きながら水牛のお尻をずっと見ながら(笑)約３０分の市内周遊ツアーをすることになります。
牛さんは道順を覚えているので自発的に歩きますが、前の車との間隔などを配慮して牛使いさんが急がせたり止めたりしています。竹富島の道は舗装されているとこもありますが、水牛車が通る道は全て砂地の未舗装路です。そこをもったりもったり人が歩むより遅い速度で巡回するのですが、途中の建物やそこかしこに植えられた木や花が「これぞ沖縄！これぞ八重山諸島」という風景で感動します。時には牛使いさんが三線を弾いてアユタを歌ってきたりしていい感じ。音楽が流れている間中、牛さんが休憩してしまい水牛車が止まるのはご愛敬。島内のメイン通りをぐるっと回って出発したステーションのところにある水牛のたまり場？まで帰ってきてそこで下車です。
乗車記念で写真を撮ってもらえますが、それは名刺大くらいの小さなものなのでもっとはっきりした牛とのツーショットが欲しい場合は1,800円で購入です。うちは買いました。
それから帰港する船が出るまで約1時間くらいでした。レンタサイクルを利用すれば星の砂のビーチくらいまでは行けそうでしたが、自分たちはゆったり村内を回ることにしました。
あちこち見たり途中でバナナスムージーを飲んだりしてちょうどいい感じの時間配分でした。そこで最初にバスを降りたところから港へバスで送ってもらいます。そして帰りの船が来るまでお土産を見て回る時間もある位程度ありました。
乗ってきたのと同じ船に17時に乗って石垣へ帰ります。
船から降りると17時10分くらい。概ね2時間半くらいのツアーです。
半日遊ぶのにちょうどいい感じでした。時間的に「午後が空くなあ」と思ってる方にはおすすめです。

よく見るイメージ通りののんびりした空間・時間を味わいたい方、行ってみてください。

It's quite difficult to set everything up by yourself, isn't it? Adjusting each schedule and making arrangements, among other things. I'm glad it went smoothly and efficiently. I rode the water buffalo cart twice, but once might have been enough.

自分では、なかなか全部を設定するのは難しいですよね。それぞれのタイムスケジュール調整や手配などなど。効率的に回れて、良かったです。
水牛車に2回乗りましたが、1回でも十分だったかも。

I toured Mishima with my middle school and university children and participated in a bus tour on Taketomi Island. We enjoyed beautiful scenery everywhere, gained knowledge about plants and creatures during the mangrove journey, and the bus drivers guided us to wonderful sightseeing spots, sharing interesting insights about the local population and customs. There were also occasions where we could listen to traditional island songs played on the sanshin while riding a water buffalo cart, which was a lot of fun. The lunch featured local cuisine, which included some sweet dishes that didn't quite suit my taste, but I nearly finished everything. I'm really glad I participated in the tour.

中学生と大学生の子供を連れて三島を巡り、竹富島でのバスコースを参加しました。どこにも綺麗な景色を楽しめたし、マングローブへの旅で植物や生き物の知識を習得し、バスの運転手さん達は素敵な観光スポットを案内していただき、現地の人口構成や生活風習等も面白く紹介してくださり、水牛車で伝統な三線を弾いて島唄を聴かせていただける場合もあり、とても楽しかったです。ランチは郷土料理なので、甘いものがあり、口に合わないこともあるが、ほぼ完食しました。ツアーに参加して本当に良かったのです。

I have ridden a water buffalo in the past, and this time I chose a glass-bottom boat in Taketomi Island. It was a surprisingly good experience, with sea turtles and beautiful coral reefs visible in the shallow waters. It made me reflect on the importance of protecting our beautiful oceans.

過去に水牛には乗った事があり、今回は竹富島でのグラスボートとしました。ウミガメがいたり、サンゴが群生しているかなり浅瀬の改定が見られたり・・・と想定以上に良い経験でした。きれいな海を守るべき。と改めて考えさせられるグラスボートでした。

The weather on the day was not great, with rain coming and going and occasional glimpses of sunshine, but we were able to visit three islands and even ride on a water buffalo cart! The staff members were very kind, and it was a tour with the best cost-performance, all while enjoying the leisurely flow of time.

当日はお天気がイマイチで雨が降ったりやんだり時折晴れ間がのぞいたりでしたが
3島も巡れて、しかも水牛車にも乗れちゃう！それぞれのスタッフさんもとても親切だし
ゆっくり流れる時間と共にコスパ最高なツアーでした♬

On my first trip to Ishigaki Island, I participated in a tour that visited three islands. Unfortunately, it was a bit chilly and rainy, but I was very satisfied with the content of the tour. The guides provided clear explanations at each location, which made me feel comfortable participating. On Yubu Island, we enjoyed a water buffalo ride while listening to shamisen music.

I was a bit concerned about having a 2-year-old with us, but we still had a great time. If the weather had been nice, I would have loved to leisurely explore Taketomi Island, but it was a shame we had to take an early ferry back. During lunch, there were explanations about the contents of the bento, which were very easy to understand.

初めての石垣島旅行で、3島巡るツアーに参加しました。あいにくの雨模様で少し肌寒い期間でしたが、ツアーの内容は大満足でした。各場所にて担当者が解り易く説明をしてくれたりと安心して参加できました。由布島の水牛乗りでは三味線を弾いてくれました。
2歳の幼児もいたので、大変かなと思っていましたが、それでも楽しめました。
本当に、お天気が良かったら、竹富島をゆっくり散策したかったですが、早めのフェリーで帰ったのが残念です。お昼も、お弁当の中身の説明などがあって、とても解りやすかったです。

The waves were calm, so I was glad I didn't get seasick. The Nakagawa Mangrove Cruise was enjoyable because the weather was nice. It was a spectacular sight to see nearly ten water buffalo carts lined up for transport on a busy day at Yubu Island. I was also happy to see the Deigo flowers on Taketomi Island.

波が穏やかで船酔いせずによかったです。
仲間川マングローブクルーズは天気が良かったので、気持ちよく楽しめました。
由布島ではお客さんが多い日だったので移動の水牛車が10台近く連なっている景色は壮観でしたw
竹富島ではデイゴの花をみれてよかったです。

I found a tour that goes to the three islands of Iriomote Island, Yubu Island, and Taketomi Island, which is quite rare. I searched on Veltra, which I've used several times before, and... there it was! Although it felt a bit rushed, the guide's stories were enjoyable, and I was very satisfied with the tour.

西表島、由布島、竹富島３島行けるツアーがなかなか無く 何度か使ってるベルトラさんで探したら‥ありました！
駆け足で巡った感はありますが、ガイドさんのお話も楽しく すごく満足したツアーでした

You receive a colored sticker and, after an explanation, you go on a tour individually. One hour on Taketomi Island is short. There isn't much star sand, so it would have been nice to have a little more time to see it, not just from the car window at the next beach, but also to have 5 minutes to take photos.

色のシールが渡され、説明を受けて各自が周るツアーです。竹富島のいち時間は短い。星の砂はあまりないので少し見るだけで次の浜辺の車窓からだけでなく、写真を撮る時間5分でもあると良かったです。

My trip to Ishigaki Island in February was quite cold, but I enjoyed the cruise in Iriomote Island, which had measures in place for wind and rain.

The water buffalo experience on Yubu Island and cycling on Taketomi Island were also included, making for a very efficient sightseeing experience.

2月の石垣島という、かなり寒い中での旅行となりましたが、西表島でのクルーズも防風雨対策もされていて、楽しめました。

由布島への水牛体験、竹富島でのサイクリングも含め、とても効率的に観光できました。

When we arrived at Taketomi Port, a shuttle microbus was waiting for us right by the side. Getting onto the ox cart was smooth as well. Due to our schedule, we chose a shorter course, but we were able to enjoy the atmosphere sufficiently. Since we had some time before the return boat, we walked towards the port while exploring the town. There is also a shuttle bus service for the return trip, so I think it's reassuring for those with mobility issues.

竹富港に着くと送迎のマイクロバスが横付けで迎えに来てくれてます。
牛車乗込みまでもスムーズでした。スケジュールの関係で短めのコースを選びましたが、十分雰囲気を味わいました。帰りの船まで多少時間がとれるので、町中を散策しながら徒歩で港に向かいました。帰りも送迎バスの運行があるので、足の悪い方も安心だと思います。

The water buffalo named Aapa took nearly 20 people on a tour of Taketomi Island. The guide's stories and the performance of the sanshin were great too! ☺

水牛のアーパーくん、20人近くを乗せて、竹富島を案内してくれました。ガイドさんのお話、三線の弾き語りもよかったです☺

The weather was nice, and the Iriomote Island cruise, along with the water buffalo to Yufu Island, was a smooth tour with no waiting time at all! The lunch was delicious. I definitely recommend it!

天気もよく、西表島クルーズ、水牛〜由布島
待ち時間もなく、全てスムーズなツアーでした！
お弁当も美味しかった
絶対オススメです！

The guide was very polite and provided detailed explanations, and we were blessed with good weather, which made the experience very enjoyable. We toured the island and had a fulfilling day filled with highlights.

ガイドさんがとても、丁寧で詳しい説明をして下さり、お天気にも恵まれとても楽しむことが出来ました。島を巡り、充実した1日を過ごすことが出来、見どころ満載でした。

I signed up for a tour on the afternoon of the day I arrived. I took a direct bus from the airport to the terminal, where I was able to check my luggage, and on the way back, I was taken to my hotel. Unfortunately, it was a day with light rain, but I enjoyed my experience on Taketomi Island enough for my first visit. If I go again, I would like to take my time sightseeing more.

着いた日の午後のツアーに申し込みました。空港からバスで直行ターミナルに直行し、荷物を預かってもらい、帰りはホテルまで送ってもらえました。
あいにく小雨がぱらつく日でしたが、初めての竹富島での体験としては十分楽しめました。次回行くことがあれば、もっとゆっくり観光したいと思います。

First, we took a 45-minute boat ride from Ishigaki Island to Iriomote Island. Upon arriving on the island, the untouched nature created a unique atmosphere that was unlike Ishigaki Island. From the ferry terminal, we headed to Yubu Island. We rode the famous water buffalo cart to cross from Iriomote Island. Being pulled by the water buffalo through the shallow sea was a slow and scenic experience. Of course, the views were spectacular!

On Yubu Island, we were served lunch and enjoyed delicious local cuisine. After lunch, we returned to Iriomote Island for a mangrove cruise on the Nakama River. The cruise, surrounded by nature that you can't experience on the mainland, was very refreshing. The boat then took us back to the ferry terminal, and next, we moved on to Taketomi Island.

Taketomi Island was also enveloped in a relaxed atmosphere, making it feel like a waste to just do a day trip. I found myself wishing to stay longer while freely exploring the island.

There are about three to four boats from Taketomi Island to Ishigaki Island, so it was convenient to catch a boat at a suitable time. I visited Taketomi Island on a Saturday, but many shops were closed (either for the day or due to early closing hours), so it was a bit of a relief to return to Ishigaki Island a little earlier.

Overall, I returned to Ishigaki Island feeling very satisfied. Depending on the boat schedule, you can leave around 8 AM and return by around 5 PM, which isn’t too early or too late, making it manageable for your body. If you can spare a day, I highly recommend it!

先ずは石垣本島から船で45分くらいの西表島へ。
島に着くと石垣島とはまた違う、自然がそのままの状態で残っており何とも言えない雰囲気。
フェリーターミナルからは由布島へ。名物の水牛車に乗って西表島から渡ります。
遠浅の海の中を水牛に引かれてゆっくりと進んでいきます。もちろんここは絶景！
由布島では昼食が提供され、美味しい郷土料理を食せました。
昼食後は再び西表島に戻り、仲間川でのマングローブクルーズへ。本州では味わえない大自然を感じながらのクルーズは気持ちよかったです。
船はそのままフェリーターミナルへ。次は竹富島に移動です。

竹富島もノンビリした雰囲気に包まれており、日帰りしてしまうのがもったいないほど。ここでゆっくり泊まりたいなと思いながら、島内を自由に散策できました。

竹富島から石垣島への船は３～４本の内の、都合のいい時間の船に乗れればいいので、この点も良かったです。竹富島には土曜日に訪問したのですが、休みのお店(休みとか時間的な営業終了)が多かったので、早めに船で石垣島に戻れてちょっと助かりました。

でも総じて大変満足な気分で石垣島に帰ってきました。朝８時頃から船にもよりますが、１７時頃まで、朝早過ぎず帰りも遅過ぎずで身体の負担もそれ程無かったので、１日分の時間が取れるようでしたらオススメいたします。

The staff's guidance was kind and polite, and the conversation was enjoyable. Everything was well organized, with no wasted time, making it a very enjoyable experience. I would like to go again someday.

スタッフの案内も親切丁寧で話しも楽しく、良く段取りされていて無駄もなくとても楽しめました。またいつか行きたいと思います。

The water buffalo was calm, gentle, serious, and endearing.
Lunch was ordinary, but overall, the process was smooth.

水牛🐃が
穏やかでおとなしく真面目で
愛しくなりました
昼食は普通でしたが
全般にスムーズな工程でした

I had a great time efficiently exploring the islands. The bus driver's stories during the journey were particularly entertaining and fantastic! I highly recommend it for its reasonable prices.

効率よく島巡りもできとても楽しい時間を過ごせました。
特に移動時のバスの運転手さんのお話が面白くて最高でした～
良心的な価格でおすすめです

I had a great time. It was a full day with a relaxed schedule. The mangroves, water buffalo, and island tour were fulfilling. I recommend it!

満喫しました　余裕あるスケジュールで一日満喫でした　マングローブ、水牛、離島ツアー充実してます　おすすめです

Since it was the New Year after the end of COVID-19, the tour was busy due to the large number of people. We participated this time with three generations because the last time was so enjoyable, but unlike before, our stay on Yufu Island was too short, and we couldn't explore the island leisurely at all. The lunch break was also too short.

コロナ明け年始という事もあり
大勢いた為ツアーが忙しかった。
前回が楽しかったので今回は3世代で参加しましたが前と違って由布島の滞在が短すぎて全然島内をゆっくり回れませんでした。お昼ご飯の時間も短すぎでした。

I visited Iriomote Island for the first time. I was able to explore efficiently in a short amount of time. The mangroves were high due to the tide, so I couldn't see much of them. The weather was cloudy, so it was disappointing not to see the beautiful sea of Iriomote Island.

The water buffalo cart was fun, different from Taketomi Island. The sanshin and singing were quite lovely as well. Lunch was just normally delicious. Yubu Island was more enjoyable than I had imagined.

Since there was no staff accompanying the tour, I had to wander around each time to find out which boat to transfer to after getting off the ship, which bus to take, and where to line up for the water buffalo ride, constantly asking anyone who looked like a staff member.

Since there were other tours as well, I was guided to different dining locations, which I understand, but I did feel a bit of inefficiency. Overall, I was satisfied.

初めて西表島を訪問しました。短い時間で効率良く回る事が出来ました。
マングローブは満潮で水位が高くあまり見れませんでした。お天気も曇りだったので、せっかくの西表島のキレイな海が見れず残念。
水牛車は竹富島とまた違って楽しかったです。三線と歌もなかなか素敵でした。
お昼ご飯も普通に美味しかったです。由布島は想像以上に楽しかったです。
ツアーに同行する係員がいないので、船を降りてからどのボートに乗り換えるのか、バスはどれに乗るのか、水牛に乗るにはどこに並ぶのか、毎回ウロウロして係員らしき人を見つけては聞きまくりました。
他のツアーも一緒なので、食事場所も別の所に案内されたり、仕方ないとは思いますが、ちょっと効率の悪さを感じました。
全体的には満足です。

There is a direct bus from the airport to the remote island bus terminal every 30 minutes. After this tour, there are shuttle buses from the ANA Hotel and the former JAL Hotel to the remote island bus terminal. It's recommended for sightseeing on the first day. After a stroll pulled by a water buffalo, you can go cycling with the map you received. You can enjoy a fulfilling afternoon.

空港から集合場所の離島バスターミナルまでは30分毎に直行バスがあります。またこのツアーが終わったあと、ANAホテルと旧JALホテルからは離島バスターミナルから送迎バスがあります。初日の観光にお勧めです。水牛に引かれて散策したあと、貰った地図でサイクリング。充実した午後を過ごせます。

I was very satisfied with the packed itinerary that included water buffalo carts, sanshin folk songs, a mangrove cruise, and cycling, and I was able to see the rare crested serpent eagle three times.

Each guide shared interesting stories about Ishigaki, which I found fascinating. The weather was also favorable, and I was moved by the beautiful Ishigaki Blue sea.

I would love to try island hopping again.

水牛車、三線民謡、マングローブクルーズ、サイクリングと盛りだくさんの内容の上、なかなか見れないというカンムリワシに3回もみることができて、大満足です。

それぞれのガイドさんの石垣にまつわる話なども面白く、興味深く聞きました。
天気にも恵まれ、石垣ブルーの海にも感動しました。

また違い島巡りもしてみたいです。

As explained at the remote island terminal, I managed to enjoy the experience with everyone, but the ferry from Taketomi Island to Ishigaki Island had unclear guidance and signage, making me anxious about when to board. Additionally, it was cold, and I couldn't hear the guide's words clearly. However, it was nice to be able to see the sights in a compact way.

離島ターミナルでの説明の通り
なんとか皆さんと楽しめましたが
竹富島から石垣島に帰るフェリーは
案内や掲示板がわかりにくく、いつ乗り込んだらいいのか不安でした。
あとは寒くて説明ガイドさんの言葉が入ってこなかったです。
でもコンパクトに観光できて良かったです。

On the day we went, they seemed to be in a bad mood and didn't eat 😢. On the broadcast on March 1st, they were eating normally 😡.

僕達が行った日は機嫌が悪かったのか食べてくれませんでした😢
3/1放送の、おは土では普通に食べていました😡