All Reviews for Churaumi Aquarium

It was cloudy and rainy during the rainy season, but it was a great experience to visit famous tourist spots. The delicious food and singing on the dinner cruise, along with the night view (including the luxury cruise ship), were wonderful!

曇り、雨の梅雨空でしたが、有名な観光地を巡れて良い体験となりました。
ディナークルージングでの美味しい料理と歌、そして夜景(豪華客船も)が良かった❗️

The Churaumi Aquarium was enjoyable to explore at a leisurely pace, and we were able to take proper restroom breaks. It was truly a valuable tour. I think it's a tour that can be enjoyed whether you're alone or with a few people.

美ら海水族館もゆっくりと回れたし、トイレ休憩もちゃんと取れたし、本当に価値あるツアーでした。一人でも数人でも楽しめるツアーだと思います。

The weather was nice, so I was able to fully enjoy it. The bus guide's stories were also fun, so I didn't get bored on the bus. Since it was my first trip to Okinawa, I really enjoyed this packed tour. Next time I go, I think I would like to rent a car and take my time visiting the places I liked.

お天気が良かったので満喫できました
バスガイドさんのお話も楽しくバスの中も退屈せずに済みました
沖縄旅行が初めてだったので、この盛りだくさんのツアーはとても楽しめました
次に行く時は気に入った場所にレンタカーを借りてゆっくり行きたいかなぁと思います

If you want to efficiently explore the central and southern parts of Okinawa Main Island, this tour is very good. I chose a plan that included dinner and dancing because I wanted to learn as much about Okinawa as possible. It was quite a good deal!

沖縄本島の中部と南部を効率よく回りたいのならば、このツアーはとても良いです。
私は出来る限り沢山の沖縄を知りたかったので、夕食と踊りがつくプランにしました。なかなかお得でした！

My husband, our two children, and I participated in a tour. Our main goal was to visit the aquarium, so we looked for a tour that would allow us to leave late and return early.

The aquarium was larger than I expected, and I wanted to see other facilities as well, but it felt like there wasn't enough time. However, for me, who was focused on seeing the whale sharks, it was great to be able to watch them at a leisurely pace. At Kouri Island, I recommend bringing a change of clothes. My kids, one in elementary school and the other in preschool, ran straight into the beautiful sea and ended up soaking their pants (laughs).

Also, the guide introduced us to various Okinawan songs and dialects, which was fun. Although it wasn't us, I appreciated how the guide quickly made phone calls and changes for those who were stuck in traffic on the way back and were worried about missing their dinner reservations.

Next time, I definitely want to join a different tour! ♪

主人と私、子ども二人で参加。水族館に行くのが目的で、遅く出発して早めに帰ってこれるツアーをさがして申込ました。
水族館は、思ったよりも広く水族館の他の施設も見たかったけど、時間がたりない感じでした。でも、ジンベイザメを目的にしていた私にとっては、ゆっくりジンベイザメを見れてよかったです。古宇利では、着替えをもっていくことをお勧めします。うちの子は小学生と年中ですが、きれいな海に一目散に走っていってパンツまで濡れてしまいました(笑)
あと、ガイドさんが沖縄の唄や方言をいろいろ紹介してくれて楽しかったです。
私たちではなかったですが、帰りが事故渋滞で夕食の予約に間に合わない人の為に、すばやく電話や変更などをしていた姿がよかったです。
次回は、また違うツアーに是非参加したいです♪

Okinawa might be best explored by rental car. However, I made a reservation for my parents who were hesitant about driving in an unfamiliar place. Our accommodation was in Naha City, but they found it appealing that they could visit all the places they wanted in one day. They were worried that their time at the aquarium would be short, but that wasn't the case; they were able to relax and enjoy watching the fish. They were also happy that the entrance fee and meals were included, which helped keep additional expenses down. This option might be perfect for those who want to be active but feel physically uncertain about doing it on their own.

沖縄はレンタカーで周るのがいいかもしれません。
ただ、慣れないところを運転するのは嫌だという両親のために予約しました。
宿泊が那覇市内でしたが、１日で行きたいところを周れるのが魅力だったとのこと。水族館での時間が短いかと心配していましたが、そんなことはなく、のんびり魚をみることができて癒されたそうです。入場料や食事も込みで、追加の出費も抑えられたと喜んでいました。アクティブに動きたいけど、自分たちだけでは体力的に不安な方にはぴったりなのかもしれません。

I was able to efficiently visit many places, and the duration of the stay was just right. I think this price is a great deal, including the admission and transportation fees.

効率良くたくさんの場所を巡れ、滞在時間も丁度良かったです。
見学料金、乗車料金含めてこの料金はお得だと思います。

We didn't even stop at Ryugujo, the butterfly paradise. We had an hour lunch break near a hotel with shops/food court and I was expecting Okinawa soba as stated in the itinerary but we got a "hot sandwich" which ended up being a tiny triangle of basically taco salad sandwich. Had to go buy a bowl of Okinawa Soba to have enough to eat. We spent 40 minutes at the pineapple park. We definitely didn't need a whole hour for lunch as tiny as it was. It simply forces you to buy more food at the food court. Not going to see the butterflies at all was a huge disappointment. No explanation given as to why we didn't even go.
We had 3 hours at the aquarium which was great. Wish we had more time there.

I participated with my parents in their 60s. Since all three of us are inexperienced drivers, it's great that we could visit northern tourist spots on a bus tour. The travel was comfortable in the cool interior of the bus. I think the price, which includes tickets to the aquarium and lunch, is a fantastic deal. My parents seemed to enjoy visiting various tourist attractions. I believe this is a tour I can recommend to everyone!

６０代の両親と参加しました。
３人ともペーパードライバーなので、バスツアーで北部の観光地に行けるのはありがたいです。
移動も涼しい車内で過ごせて快適でした。
水族館のチケット、お昼御飯がついてこの値段は破格だと思います。
両親もいろいろな観光地を回れて楽しそうにしていました。
みんなにおすすめできるツアーだと思います！

I am very satisfied. The refreshing smiles and kind assistance from the guide and driver made me feel energized despite the long distance. I will definitely use this service again when I visit Okinawa.

大満足です。ガイドさん並びにドライバーさんの爽やかな笑顔、親切な対応に長距離にもかかわらず、疲れも吹っ飛ぶ気がしました。再度来沖する際も利用させていただきます。

I was able to efficiently visit the tourist spots, and the guide's explanations were wonderful. I had a very satisfying day!

観光地に効率よく行くことができたことはもちろん、ガイドさんの説明が素晴らしく、大変満足のいく一日を過ごせました！

The tour guide's guidance was excellent and kept us engaged during the travel time. Since the tickets for the aquarium and Ryukyu Village are included, considering the cost and time of renting a car, as well as the risks of driving, I think this is a very worthwhile tour. We were able to efficiently visit the main spots, from pineapples and watermelons to sea grapes and a souvenir shop with purple sweet potato tarts.

ツアーのガイドさんの案内が素晴らしく移動時間を飽きさせない。
水族館と琉球村のチケット込みなので、
レンタカーを借りる費用と時間、運転のリスクを勘案して考えると非常にお得なツアーだと思う。
パイナップルやスイカ、海ぶどうから紫いもタルトがある土産屋までメインスポットを効率よく回れる。

I had so much fun from morning until evening that there wasn't enough time.
It was a great tour.
I highly recommend it if you're going to the Churaumi Aquarium!

朝から夕方までみっちりと時間も足りないくらい楽しめました。
とても良いツアーでした。
美ら海水族館に行くならオススメです！

The main tourist attractions in central Okinawa were packaged together, and I enjoyed every moment from start to finish.

I thought it would have been nice to see the super famous Heart Rock on Kouri Island, even just passing by on the bus. The Churaumi Aquarium, of course, had the large tank with whale sharks, but enjoying a café while overlooking the big tank was a luxurious experience. After that, instead of watching the dolphin show, I took a stroll on Emerald Beach, which turned out to be a lovely and refreshing place. I wondered if the inclusion of the Okashi Goten was a commercial strategy or a collaboration, but I ended up buying some souvenirs (laughs). The atmosphere and the dance at Ryukyu Mura were also great, and I even got to meet the famous staff member, Grandma Umeko (laughs).

Also, as many of you have written in your experiences, the guide was truly wonderful. Not only did we hear stories about Okinawa, but there were also songs included, making the entire day of the tour enjoyable, even on the bus.

In short, I was able to spend a fulfilling day. I highly recommend this to anyone planning to explore this area!

沖縄中部の主な観光地がパッケージされていて最初から最後まで盛りだくさん、十二分に楽しめました。

古宇利島では、超有名なハートロックまで見れたら良かったかなと思います、バスで通るだけでもいいので。
美ら海水族館は、ジンベイザメの大水槽ももちろんですが、大水槽を眺めながらのカフェが優雅なひと時でした笑
その後イルカのショーは見ないでエメラルドビーチを散歩しましたが、思った以上に素敵で気持ちよい場所でした。
御菓子御殿が組み込まれているのは、商業戦略かタイアップ？と思ってしまいましたが、乗せられて（笑）しっかりお土産を買いました。
琉球村の踊りも雰囲気も良かったです、名物スタッフ・ウメトおばぁにも会えましたし笑

あと、皆さんも体験談でよく書かれてますが、ガイドさんはとても素晴らしかったです。
沖縄話だけでなく唄なども交え、バスの中も含めツアー１日を堪能できました。

と、とにかく充実した一日を過ごす事ができました。
この辺りを巡ることを予定されている方には超オススメです！

I participated with my small child. The bus guide was very pleasant, and her voice was easy to understand. I boarded in Naha City, but the bus picks up at various hotels, which will be helpful for my next trip to Okinawa when choosing a hotel. We visited the aquarium and played with my child at Emerald Beach near the aquarium. With a full three hours, there are various ways to enjoy the experience depending on the person.

小さい子供と2人で、参加しました。バスガイドさんが、非常に感じ良く、声も聞き取りやすかったです。私は、那覇市内から乗車しましたが、色々なホテルにバスがお迎えに行くので、次に沖縄旅行に来る時のホテルの参考にもなりました。水族館を見学して、水族館近くのエメラルドビーチで、子供と遊びました。3時間たっぷりあるので、人によって、楽しみ方が色々出来ます。

The hotel shuttle service was very convenient. I had a lot of fun throughout the day ( ᵔᵒᵔ )♡ I wished I had a bit more time at Pineapple Park. The next Hanasaki Marche had a longer stay than Pineapple Park, so it might be good to adjust the time here. I really enjoyed Churaumi. Pineapple sorbet was served in the car, along with a souvenir of one piece of Chinsuko. I highly recommend it.

ホテル送迎付き
とても楽ちんでした。
1日、たくさん楽しめました( ᵔᵒᵔ )♡
パイナップルパークはもう少し
滞在時間欲しかったです。
次のハナサキマルシェはパイナップルパークより長い滞在時間だったので、ここの時間を調整してもらえたかいいかもしれません。
美ら海はほんとに楽しめました。
パイナップルのシャーベットが車内ででて
ちんすこう１個のお土産つき。
とてもおすすめです。

I chose this bus tour as it allows me to efficiently travel with my elderly mother. The bus also had a singing tour guide, which made our time enjoyable.

高齢の母と効率よく回れるバスツアーとして選びました。バスには歌うバスガイドさんも同行しており、楽しく過ごすことができました。

Maybe a bit rush but covers many places. Good enough. Lunch is so so, better to buy your own at the lunch location. There are good food there. Friendly guide but as the tour stated, only speak in Japanese.

booking was fast and easy even if the tour was during golden week (i had problems with other tour apps during those time)
the bus late for a few minutes (understandable because it was golden week)
the tour was very nice! we were able to spend enough time to visit the whole aquarium. unfortunately because of heavy traffic, we were not able to go to the butterfly garden.

price was affordable as compared to doing it yourself. there was a japanese tour guide well enough to understand and speak a few english. he instructions were clear and there were alloted times per area.

Considering the admission fee and round-trip transportation costs, the price of 4,900 yen is reasonable. On the way there, the bus guide enthusiastically introduced us to Okinawan culture. We also stopped by Hanasaki Marche, Pineapple Park, and Okashi Goten, but those felt like extras. The stay at the Churaumi Aquarium is three hours, so it's impossible to see everything in the spacious facility, but we thoroughly enjoyed the main attractions like the dolphin show and whale sharks.

入館料と往復の交通費を考えれば、４９００円という価格は良心的です。
往路は、バスガイドさんが熱心に沖縄文化を案内してくださいました。
ハナサキマルシェ、パイナップルパーク、御菓子御殿にも立ち寄りましたが、オマケみたいなものでした。
美ら海水族館の滞在時間は３時間ですので、さすがに広い館内の全部は見きれませんが、イルカショーやジンベイザメなどのメインどころは十分に楽しめました。

As expected from a classic bus tour, it was very reliable. You can efficiently visit the main sightseeing points in one day. Although there was traffic during the holiday, you can either sleep during the ride or listen to the guide's explanations. You can also enjoy some alcohol along the way, and there’s no need to worry about parking. The guide shares information and highlights that only locals might know. It would be quite challenging to do the same thing on your own (including research), so I’m really glad I participated in the bus tour. For those who have a clear purpose from the start, the time at each location might feel short, but I think it’s an efficient tour for those who want to explore widely.

After the bus tour, I chose a dinner cruise, but it was just average, including the food. It was operated by a cruise company, and from Palette Kumoji to Naha Port, everyone moved on their own (about a 20-minute walk, or just under 10 minutes by taxi). Those who booked directly with the cruise company could choose from a wider menu, and they seemed to ask if you wanted options like cake, flowers, or bottle messages. There were a few people on board who had pre-ordered. If you’re celebrating a birthday or anniversary and others around you are being celebrated, it might feel a bit inconsiderate if the person who made the reservation didn’t arrange anything similar. I think it would be great if this could be an option through VELTRA as well. It’s a shame, especially since the bus tour was so good.

さすが定番のバスツアー、安定感あり。
一日で効率よく主要観光ポイントが回れる。
連休中で渋滞していたが、移動中は寝ててもいいし、ガイドさんの説明を聞いていてもいい。途中でアルコールも飲めるし、駐車場で悩むこともない。地元の人しか知らないような情報や見どころも教えてくれる。自分で同じことをやろうとすると（下調べなど含めて）かなり大変だろうから、バスツアーに参加して本当によかったと思う。はじめから目的が絞れている人にとっては、各場所の時間は短く感じるのかもしれないが、幅広く観光したい人には、効率が良いツアーだと思う。
バスツアーの後は、ディナークルーズを選んだがこちらは料理含めて普通だった。クルーズの会社に委託されており、パレット久茂地から那覇埠頭までは各自移動（徒歩20分前後、タクシーなら10分弱）。直接クルーズの会社に申し込んでいる人は、料理も、もっと多くのメニューの中から選ぶことができ、ケーキ・フラワー・ボトルメッセージなどの希望の有無を聞かれるようで、船内にはあらかじめ頼んでいた人が何人かいた。誕生日や記念日で周りで祝ってもらっているのに、同様の立場で何もなければ、予約者が気が利かなかったような感じになることもあるだろう。VELTRA経由でもオプションとして選択できるといいと思う。バスツアーが良かっただけに残念。

The initial schedule had a confusing time allocation of two and a half hours of travel followed by only a 20-minute stay. After that, we spent two and a half hours at the aquarium, which left us with extra time.

It might be better to shorten the initial part to about 40 minutes and extend the aquarium visit to two hours. The route was popular with tourists.

最初2時間半移動して20分滞在という
良くわからない時間配分。
その後、水族館では2時間半も滞在して
時間があまります。

最初を40分ほどにして、水族館を2時間にしてもいいかも。
観光客が多いコースでした。

I was glad to be able to smoothly visit the tourist spots despite the crowds during Golden Week. The pickup for the participants was also very accurate. The bus guide's introduction to Okinawa was excellent. The steak dinner at night was very delicious. There are various courses available, but I recommend the one that includes dinner!

GWで混雑している中でスムーズに観光地を回れて良かったです。旅行参加者のピックアップも的確でした。バスガイドさんの沖縄の紹介も最高に良かったです。夜のステーキディナーも大変美味しかったです。色んなコースがありますが、ディナー付きのコースがおススメです！

The guide was fresh and sometimes a bit nervous, but at times very solid... It was an easy-to-understand and enjoyable experience filled with history and legends that will remain in my memory.

ガイドさんが初々しくて 時にカミカミ 時にしっかりと…歴史や言い伝えが解りやすく楽しくて記憶に残る体験でした。

This was my first trip to Okinawa in 10 years, and my first solo travel experience! I was excited yet a bit anxious about what the day would be like, but the wonderful guide eased my worries! They shared so much about Okinawa, which was very educational, and they entertained us with songs and Eisa dance, making the bus rides incredibly enjoyable! There were many places to visit, so the time spent at each location was short, and I found myself wishing I could stay longer. However, I was able to explore places that would have been difficult to navigate alone, and I got to see the beautiful scenery and ocean of Okinawa. It was a truly wonderful experience from start to finish! Thank you so much!!!

今回10年ぶりの沖縄旅行でした。そして初ひとり旅！どんな1日になるかワクワクでもあり、不安もありましたが、ステキなガイドさん！不安は吹き飛びました！沖縄について沢山話してくださり勉強になったし、唄やエイサーで盛り上げてくださったり、バスの移動時間がとても楽しかったです！回る場所が沢山だったので、１つ１つの場所の滞在時間が短く、もっといたいな、と思ってしまいましたが、1人では回るのが大変な場所を安心して回る事ができ、沖縄のステキな景色、海を見る事ができて、最初から最後までとてもステキな時間でした！本当にありがとうございました！！！

The sightseeing day was rainy, but the guide's guidance and consideration were so wonderful that we hardly felt the rain. The tour content was also fulfilling, making it a very enjoyable trip.

観光日は、大雨でしたが、ガイドさんの案内&気遣いが素晴らしく雨を感じさせないほどでした。
観光内容も充実していて、とても楽しい旅となりました。

I wanted to go to the aquarium, so I joined this tour. We have three hours at the aquarium, so we can take our time. I was once again impressed by the size of the whale shark and the Okichan Theater.

As for the Nago Pineapple Park before that, there were additional fees for the attractions, and it was a newly opened commercial facility with lunch and free time. However, most of the commercial facilities were not yet open (the construction seems to be behind schedule!?), and I can't honestly say the lunch was delicious... In that case, wouldn't it have been better to go to Ryukyu Mura and have Okinawa soba, which feels more like Okinawa? (I heard a group in the car complaining about this and they seemed to have gone there instead...)

水族館に行きたくてこのツアーに参加。
水族館での時間は3時間ありますので、ゆっくりできます。
改めてジンベイザメの大きさや、おきちゃん劇場に感動しました。

その前の名護パイナップルパークは、見るところは別途料金がさらに必要、新たにできた商業施設でランチ＋自由時間でしたが、商業施設はほとんど未開店（工事がおいついていない！？）、ランチはお世辞にもおいしいとは言えず、、、ならば、先日までの琉宮城＋沖縄そばのほうが、沖縄らしくて良いのではないだろうか。。。。（車中で、この件をクレーム言っていたグループは、そちらへ行ったみたいですが。。。）

Honestly, the aquarium wasn't as impressive as I had expected. However, the surrounding facilities were great, and I had a lot of fun. Pineapple Park was also interesting, kind of like a small botanical garden.

正直、水族館は思っていたほどの感動ではありませんでした。
しかし周りの施設がとても良くて、大変楽しめました。
パイナップルパークもちょっとした植物園みたいな感じで面白かったです。

I participated with my elderly mother. I think the itinerary was well thought out, as it included many major tourist spots in just one day. Despite visiting so many places, it didn't feel rushed, and we were able to have a fulfilling day. I'm glad we chose this tour. It might be the last time my mother gets to go to Okinawa, so it was enjoyable to visit many attractions together. Thank you very much!

高齢の母と参加しました。一日で主な観光地がたくさん入っていて、よく考えられた内容だと思います。あれだけたくさん連れていってもらったのにバタバタした印象はなく充実した一日を過ごす事ができこのツアーを選んで良かったです。沖縄に行けるのはもう最後かな、、、という母とたくさん一緒に観光地に行けて楽しかったです。ありがとうございました!

It was great that the guide changed into a costume and danced on the bus. I had a lot of fun taking pictures with the 99-year-old grandmother from Ryukyu Village.

バスの中で、ガイドさんが衣装に着替えて、踊ってくれたのがとても良かったです。琉球村の99歳のお婆さんと一緒に写真を撮れてとても楽しかったです。