All Reviews for Churaumi Aquarium

I went to the Churaumi Aquarium on a tour from American Village. It was feeding time for the whale sharks, and I was able to see them swimming vertically. I've seen whale sharks many times, but seeing them in that vertical position was truly impressive due to their size! No matter how many times I go, I am always amazed by that large tank and the whale sharks!

Since Churaumi is far away, taking a bus tour is convenient, and you can chat while traveling. Plus, the ticket price is included, making it a great deal, so I've used this tour several times. Since I often stay in American Village, I hope more tours departing from American Village will be available.

アメリカンビレッジ発のツアーで、美ら海水族館に行きました。
丁度、ジンベイサメの餌の時間で、縦になっいるジンベイサメを見られました。
ジンベイサメは何度も見ていますが、縦になっている姿はさすがに、大きいなー！と感動しました。
何回行っても、あの大きな水槽とジンベイサメには感動します！

美ら海までは遠いので、バスツアーだと楽ですしおしゃべりしながら行けるし、チケット代も込みなのでお得なので、何回かこのツアーを使っています。
アメリカンビレッジに滞在する事が多いので、アメリカンビレッジ発の他のツアーも増えるといいなと思います。

I participated in a bus tour. It was a fun day visiting various places! I was a bit concerned about the traffic on the way back, especially since it coincided with the holiday season and the Spring Festival. If I get the chance to come back to Okinawa, I would love to join another tour!

バスツアーに参加
一日、色々な所に行って楽しい日になりました！
連休や春節とも重なりかなあ〜と帰りの渋滞が気になりました
また、沖縄に来れたらまたツアーに参加したいです

It was my first time participating alone, but I was given very detailed information about the sightseeing content, meeting time, and souvenirs, so I was able to enjoy the tour without any worries. The conversations in the car were so enjoyable that time flew by. The topics I was unfamiliar with and found interesting made me want to take notes, as the speaker was very good at sharing information. When I visit Okinawa again, I look forward to trying a different course.

初めての1人参加だったけれど、観光内容、集合時間、お土産など、とても詳しく教えていただき、不安などなく、楽しく観光できました。
車内でもお話が楽しくあっという間に時間がたってしまいました。
知らない事、興味のあるお話は、思わずメモを取ってしまうほど、お話もお上手でした？
また沖縄にいく時には、違うコースも楽しみたいと思います

It was a one-day tour, but the time allocation was just right, which was great. The bus guide's explanations were easy to understand, and I really appreciated it. I will use this service again. Thank you very much.

1日観光でしたが、ちょうど良い時間配分で
良かったです。
バスガイドさんの説明もわかりやすく
利用させていただき本当に良かったです。
また利用させていただきます。
ありがとうございました。

I think the admission fee is cheap, including everything. The sightseeing spots are great! The guide was also good! It's just a shame about the weather.

入館料金も含まれての料金、安いと思います。
見学の場所も良い！ガイドさんも良い！
ただ、天気だけが残念でした(⁠个⁠_⁠个⁠)

The guide's tips on how to enjoy each destination and stories related to Okinawa were helpful and enjoyable. It was windy and cold near the sea. Food was being sold at various locations. The Hikan cherry blossoms were also in bloom. I'm glad we took the bus since it would have taken over two hours to drive from Naha.

ガイドさんの、各行き先での楽しみ方や沖縄にまつわるお話がためになり、楽しかったです。
海の近くは風が強くて寒かったです。
各所で食べ物を販売していました。
ヒカン桜も咲いていました。
那覇から車で行ったら2時間以上運転しないといけないのでバスで行って良かったです。

We participated as a family. It was amazing. The aquarium and Kouri Island were particularly great. The additional meals were delicious as well. If I have the chance, I will definitely join again. I highly recommend this course.

家族で参加しました。最高でした。水族館と古宇利島は特に良かったです。追加での食事も美味しかったです。機会があればまた、参加させて頂きます。
是非お勧めのコースです。

It was a very cold day with occasional rain, but traveling by bus was easy. Along the way, I enjoyed listening to the audio guide, which provided explanations at various points, making it enjoyable even on my own. I believe it was when we passed over the Kouri Bridge, and the driver slowed down so we could take in the scenery properly.

時折雨も降りとても寒い日でしたが、バスでの移動で楽々でした。
道中、音声ガイドで所々解説を聞きながら進むので、ひとりでも十分楽しめました。
古宇利大橋通過時だったと思いますが、ゆっくり速度を落として通過してくださったので、しっかりと景色を見ることができました。

Although the weather was bad, the guide sang many songs and the stories were enjoyable, making for a wonderful time. I was concerned about my companion's footing, but I was grateful for the utmost consideration shown.

天候が悪かったのですが、ガイドさんが歌をたくさん歌ってくれ、話の内容も楽しくとても素晴らしいひと時を過ごしました。連れの足元に不安があったのですが、最大限の配慮をしてくださりありがたかったです。

I had a very fulfilling day visiting various places since the morning. I felt that the Churaumi Aquarium could have been a bit shorter, but for families, this duration might be just right.

朝から色々なところを回れてとても充実した1日になりました。美ら海水族館はもう少し時間短くても良いように思えましたが、家族づれだと今くらいがちょうどいいのかも知れません。

On my first trip to Okinawa, I searched for a tour that would allow me to see various sights in one day, and I participated in this one. Each stop had enough time for us, which I think was great for my elderly parents. Additionally, the tour fee included admission to the Churaumi Aquarium and Pineapple Park, so we were able to enjoy ourselves from morning until night, making this tour very cost-effective. It was a lot of fun. Thank you very much.

初めての沖縄旅行、１日でいろいろ観光できるツアーを探して、今回参加させていただきました。
ひとつひとつの滞在時間が十分あったので、高齢の両親にとっても大変良かったと思います。
またツアー代に美ら海水族館とパイナップルパークの入園料も含まれており、それで朝から晩まで遊んでこのツアー料金はとてもコスパがいいと思います。
とても楽しかったです。
ありがとうございました。

I ended up traveling to Okinawa alone for personal reasons and signed up for this tour. Every place we visited was enjoyable, but the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium had more souvenirs than I expected, which was great. Since I was exploring alone, the guide kindly offered to take my pictures. They took photos of me at Kouri Island and Manza Beach, and the locations were beautiful, plus the pictures turned out really well! (laughs) Additionally, they were very helpful in sharing the timing for the dolphin show at the aquarium and recommending sweets at the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium. I had a wonderful time participating alone, and the kindness of the guide made for great memories. I highly recommend this tour!

訳あって1人で沖縄旅行をすることになりこのツアーに申し込みました。
回った場所はどこも楽しめましたが、御菓子御殿が予想以上にたくさんお土産がありよかったです。
1人でまわっていたのでガイドの方からお写真撮りましょうかと声をかけていただきました。古宇利島、万座毛で写真を撮っていただきましたが、場所もよくお写真がすごく上手で映えてました！（笑）
また、美ら海水族館のイルカショーの時間や御菓子御殿のおすすめスイーツを教えていただきとても親切でした。
1人で参加してもとても楽しめましたし、ガイドさんの親切さがとても良い思い出になりました。すごくおすすめのツアーです。

After a relaxing stay at a hotel in Ginowan, which is close to Naha and has a harbor view, my mother and I, as beginners in Okinawa, wanted to do some sightseeing on our last day, so we joined a full-day tour. Initially, we considered a taxi tour because of my elderly mother, but thanks to this punctual tour, we were able to visit all the places we wanted to see. If we had taken a private taxi, we might not have been able to visit as many places at my mother's leisurely pace, and we might have ended up returning early, which wouldn't have been the same as the tour experience. As a Japanese person living in France for 30 years, I was captivated by the beautiful voice of the female guide and her clear and correct Japanese! I was overwhelmed by the amount of information she provided and was impressed by the professionalism of Japan! While many Japanese might take this for granted, such experiences are not common in France or other countries!!! The wonderful guide was modest, but I believe that Japanese people should take pride in their abilities and engage with the world without being overly humble. This was also thanks to the detailed history of Okinawa she shared with us, and being able to witness the U.S. military bases in Okinawa!!! I am grateful for the great tour and the wonderful guide and driver.
From a person who has lived in France for 30 years.

母息子して、沖縄初心者、那覇にも近くハーバーヴューでもある宜野湾のホテルにゆったりと滞在後、やはり色々と観光したく最終日に参加した、終日ツアーでした。高齢の母とだったため、当初タクシーツアーを検討しましたが、結果、時間厳守のこのツアーに乗ったおかげで観たい所が全て周れ、貸し切りタクシーだったら同じ時間でも、甘えて母のゆっくりペースでたいして周れづ、また途中で帰るなどして、ツアーのようには行かなかったでしょう。在仏３０年の日本人として、ガイドの女性添乗員さん美しい声の、そして正しく綺麗な日本語に聞き惚れていた一日でした！そしてその情報量には圧倒され、日本のプロフェッショナルの凄さに感動しました！それが当たり前と思う日本人が多いのかと思いますが、フランスでも他国でもそんな事はあり得ません！！！その素敵な添乗員さんは謙遜されていましたが、日本人は、慎ましくあっても、そう‘’謙遜‘’せずに、誇りをもって、これからの世界と付き合っていかなければと思った次第です。それも詳しい沖縄の歴史をガイドしていただき、沖縄の米軍基地を目の当たりにできたお陰です！！！
良いツアーと素敵な添乗員さん、運転手氏に感謝
在仏３０年者より

I think this is a great tour to enjoy Okinawa. However, while the dinner performance was interesting, the taste was just average. The portion was large. For me, American Village might have been better as a different sightseeing option. It wasn't very appealing for my aunt as a tourist spot. Okinawa's winter was surprisingly cold, and I wanted to return to the bus quickly.

　沖縄を満喫するのにすごく良いツアーだと思います。ただ夕食がパフォーマンスとしては面白かったけど味は普通でした。量は多かったです。アメリカンビレッジが私にとっては別の観光の方が良かったかなぁ？おばさんには観光としてイマイチでした。沖縄の冬、意外と寒くて早くバスに戻りたかったです。

It was a relaxing day tour from Naha to the northern tourist spots, swaying on the bus, buying and enjoying Okinawa's famous snacks at each stop, and taking in the scenery through the window. I was startled by the sound of military aircraft from the U.S. military base, but overall, it was a fulfilling experience in Okinawa. I had a great time. It was truly a wonderful experience. Of course, the staff were professional and provided a great sense of security.

那覇から北部の観光地まで…のんびりバスにゆられて、停まる毎に沖縄の名産おやつを買って食べて、車窓の景色を楽しんで、、、、米軍基地の軍用機の爆音におののいて、、、、沖縄を満喫出来る一日ツアーでした。楽しかったです。本当に良い体験でした。もちろんスタッフさんもプロフェッショナルで安心感も満載でした。

I made the reservation mainly for the Churaumi Aquarium, but Pineapple Park was incredibly fun! Pineapple Park had a unique atmosphere with music playing endlessly, but since the area is quite large, it's important to manage your time wisely. After the first shop you encounter at Pineapple Park, there’s another shop near the exit that sells alcohol and other items. You might run out of time to explore the area selling alcohol, so please make sure to fully enjoy Pineapple Park!

美ら海水族館目当てでの予約だったのですが、パイナップルパークが最高に楽しかったです！
パイナップルパークでは独特の音楽が永遠に流れ続ける不思議な空間でしたが、かなり広い敷地なため、時間配分を気をつけたほうがいいです。
最初に出てくるパイナップルパークの売店の後に、出口付近にあるお酒などを売っている別の売店があります。
お酒などを売っているエリアをゆっくり見る時間がなくなってしまうので、みなさんはパイナップルパークを余すことなく満喫できるように気をつけてください！

The Churaumi Aquarium features an impressive whale shark viewable from the tank near the café! As soon as I arrived at the café where I could see the fish, I made a reservation for a 40-minute wait and explored other areas. It was the most wonderful and relaxing time, healing with the fish. I came to Okinawa to obtain a qualification, and as a woman traveling alone, I felt a bit anxious, but since I was here, I wanted to enjoy myself and booked this tour. The family next to me was friendly, and I felt so happy thinking this was a nice connection. However, since there were so many places to visit, I didn't have much time, and at the Churaumi Aquarium, I was in line and barely managed to buy souvenirs. At American Village, it was quite challenging since I got lost, so it was tough if I hadn't decided on the places to go in advance! I thought it felt like a trial experience.

美ら海水族館は、カフェの近くの水槽からみるジンベイザメ？が圧巻！魚をみれるカフェついたらすぐに待ち時間40分予約して他をまわりました。さいっこうに素敵なリラックスしたお魚に癒された時間でした。資格を沖縄にとりにきたので女性で1人は不安でしたがせっかく来たので満喫したくこのツアーを予約しました。隣りのご家族が仲良くしてくれまたこれもご縁だな〜と幸せいっぱいでした。ただ、あまりにもたくさん行くので時間が全然なく美ら海水族館では並んでいてギリギリお土産買えず、アメリカンビレッジは、迷うのでかなり行くところを決めていなければきつかったです！
お試し感覚かな？と思いました。

The bus guide was very cheerful, a great singer, and a veteran staff member! The driver also drove very safely and arrived on time.

However, I think a tour from morning to night can be tough for customers with young children, around 3 years old! They cry and can be noisy, and I believe it was quite bothersome for those around them on the bus.

I thought it would be good to consider this when choosing a tour!

That was the only tiring part.

★ Other than that, I was very satisfied with the content!

Thank you for your hard work! Thank you!

バスガイドさんはとても明るくて歌も上手でベテランスタッフさんでした！
運転手さんもとても安全運転で時間通り着きました

ただ子連れのお客様で3歳くらいのお子様には朝から晩までのツアーはきついと思います！泣くしうるさくてしかもバス中で履いてとても周り迷惑されたと思います

考えてツアーを選択したら良いなーと思いました！

それだけが疲れました

★あとはとても良い内容で満足しました！

お疲れ様でした
有難うございます！

I was able to tour and sightsee in the northern part of Okinawa in just one day! I could visit tourist spots around Nago at a reasonable price! I went to Manzamo, Kouri Island, Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, Pineapple Park, and Okashi Goten, and not only did I enjoy sightseeing, but I was also able to buy souvenirs! Although I didn't have meals included, I could eat at each tourist spot, so I was able to get around without any inconvenience! Thank you!

1日で沖縄北部を周遊・観光出来ました！リーズナブルな価格で名護周辺の観光地を周遊出来ました！万座毛, 古宇利島, 沖縄美ら海, ﾊﾟｲﾅｯﾌﾟﾙﾊﾟｰｸ, 御菓子御殿と観光だけでなく, おみやげ物も買うことが出来ました！食事は無かったですが,各観光地で食事が出来たので,不便なく回る事が出来ました！ありがとうございました！

The tour was not affected by the weather and covered everything. It rained quite heavily, but I felt very satisfied. I would like to participate again when I travel to Okinawa. Both the guide and the bus driver were great!

ツアー内容は天候に左右されず
すべて回ってくれ、
そこそこ強い雨だったが満足感が高い。
また沖縄旅行の時は参加したい。
ガイド、バスドライバー共に良かった‼︎

I was able to participate without any issues as a solo traveler. The timing was just right, and the guide was polite and did a great job of keeping everything organized.

1人参加でも問題なく過ごすことができました。時間は過不足無く、ガイドの方も丁寧でしっかりと場をまとめていて素晴らしかったです。

The bus meeting point was crowded with other buses, making it hard to find.
I couldn't listen to the audio guidance on my smartphone, so it would have been nice if it had been played inside the bus.
It would have also been helpful to be informed about the travel time to the destination.
I was very satisfied with the cost for the Churaumi Aquarium tour and dinner.

バスの待ち合わせ場所が他のバスと混雑しており、わかりづらいです。
スマホで音声ガイダンスが聴けないかったので、車内で流していただけたら良かったです。
また行き先までの所要時間なども伝えてくださればよかったです。
ちゅら海観光、ディナーまでの金額で大変満足しました。

The meeting place was easy to find (I think other tours have similar locations as well), and the time allocation afterwards was just right. The steak wasn't delicious, so I think it was unnecessary.

集合場所もわかりやすく（他のツアーも同じような場所とは思う）　その後の時間配分もちょうどよし。　ステーキは美味しくなかったので不要かと思います。

I'm glad I was able to visit various places. The weather was nice for November, and I was able to see a beautiful sea. The guide's attentiveness was wonderful, and it was great that they were flexible with changes to the drop-off location. Thank you for the enjoyable time.

色んな所を回れてよかった。
この日は11月にしては天気が良く綺麗な海が見れました。ガイドさんの気配りも素晴らしく、降車場所の変更等柔軟な対応をされていて良かった。
楽しい時間をありがとうございました。

Freshly made sata andagi at Manza Beach, wine at Pineapple Park, the stunning views of Kouri Island, the aquarium's visit duration was just right, and the cakes at the Churaumi Snack Castle were delicious (it would have been nice to have tea or coffee as well). Each spot also had restroom breaks, so I was able to enjoy the bus trip with peace of mind.

　万座毛の出来たてのサーターアンダギー　パイナップルパークのワインに蝶　古宇利島の絶景　水族館の滞在時間も丁度よいし　お菓子御殿のケーキはおいしい（お茶か珈琲もあったら良かった）スポットごとにトイレ休憩も兼ねているので安心してバス旅を堪能できました　

My child wanted to go to the Churaumi Aquarium, so I made a reservation. However, I thought it might be a long journey just to go there, which could be tiring for my child (since we have a 2-year-old), so we joined this tour that allows for various stops along the way.

At the Nago Pineapple Park, there were many dinosaur models. It was impressive, and my child was very excited! Of course, the pineapples were also exquisite. After that, we stopped by the beach, where we could collect seashells, and it turned out to be more enjoyable than I expected.

Additionally, the bus guide's explanations were very easy to understand, and they even performed a song along the way, which was quite skillful. I felt like I got my money's worth.

As for the main aquarium, there was a distance from the tourist bus drop-off to the entrance, which took time for my child to walk. Including the time spent waiting for tickets near the entrance, it took about 30 minutes (round trip). Unfortunately, the free time we had at the aquarium was not a full 150 minutes, which was a bit disappointing.

子供が美ら海水族館に行きたいと言うので、予約しました。
ただ、そこだけとなると、道中長くて、子供がしんどいかな？と思い(2歳もいるので)、色々立ち寄れる、こちらのツアーに参加しました。
途中の名護パイナップルパークでは、恐竜の模型がたくさん。迫力もあり、子供は大興奮！もちろんパイナップルも絶品でした。
それからビーチに立ち寄り、貝殻拾いなどもできて、予想以上に楽しめました。
また、バスガイドさんの解説も大変わかりやすく、途中で唄を披露下さいましたが、お上手なこと。得した気分になりました。
メインの水族館ですが、観光バスの降り場から入口まで距離があり、子供の足では時間かかりました。また、入口付近でチケットを待つ時間等を含めると、約30分程は時間がかかりました(往復です)。水族館での自由時間が、正味150分ではなかったので、そこだけが残念でした。

It was a group with many foreigners, but Kim was a very skilled guide. The explanations were kind, thank you very much.

外国人の方が多いグループでしたがキムさんがとても上手にガイドしてくださいました。説明も親切でした、ありがとうございました。

My friend, who visited Okinawa for the first time, also enjoyed the Okinawa Royal Course. It seems to be a popular course as it was fully booked even on a weekday. I wish we could have extended our return by 30 minutes to have an extra 5 or 10 minutes at each sightseeing spot.

沖縄王道コースで初沖縄の友人も楽しんでいました。平日でも満席だったので人気のコースのようです。30分帰りを遅くして各所の観光時間を5分でも10分でも長くできたらなと思いました。

The weather was great, and I was able to fully enjoy the Okinawa experience, making it an incredibly satisfying tour from start to finish. Since it was my first time in Okinawa, I was able to create many memories, so I'm really glad I participated! Thank you very much!

天候もよく、沖縄感をしっかり満喫できて終始大満足なツアーとなりました。
初めての沖縄でたくさんの思い出も作れたので、参加できて本当によかったです！
ありがとうございました

Thank you for your attentive service and commitment to safety.
Thanks to the well-planned schedule, I was able to enjoy various sightseeing spots.
There are places I liked that I would like to visit again slowly next time.
I was a bit anxious about the many buses at the meeting point in front of the prefectural office, but since I was informed about the bus designs in advance, I didn't get lost.
At the aquarium, you can enjoy the elegant swimming of the dolphins from the side window of their waiting tank all to yourself.

丁寧な接客と安全第一に気を付けていただき有難う御座います。
絶妙な時間割により色々な観光地を満喫できました。
気に入った場所は、次回にゆっくり訪問したいと思います。
集合場所の県庁前にバスが沢山あり不安でしたが、バスの模様を事前に教えていただいていたので迷わなくてすみました。
水族館では、イルカの待機水槽の横窓から優雅に泳ぐ姿を独り占めできます。