All Reviews for Churaumi Aquarium

I was impressed by the courteous and attentive service from start to finish. The guidance on how to enjoy the Churaumi Aquarium was excellent. Thanks to this, we were able to efficiently visit the aquarium and catch the dolphin show within our limited time.

On the bus, our guide even took the time to put her hair up and wear a costume, singing with a gentle, clear voice. She was talented in playing the shamisen and also performed hula dance.

The driver also made sure to say "Have a good day" to each person every time, which showed his dedication to his work. I thought this kind of thoughtful consideration is probably the secret to making it a popular tour.

The breathtaking views of Kouri Island are still etched in my memory. I learned a lot about Okinawa's history and culture, and my whole family said they want to come back again. Thank you very much.

最初から最後まで、丁寧で行き届いた対応で感激しました。
美ら海水族館の楽しみ方や案内がすごく上手でした。
おかげで限られた時間の中、水族館からイルカショーまで効率よく
まわることができました。
バスの中ではわざわざ髪をアップして衣装を羽織り
透き通るやさしいお声で歌ってくれました。
三味線も上手、フラダンスもやっておられる多才なガイドさんです。

運転手さんも一人ひとりにきちんと毎回”いってらっしゃい”と
声を掛けていて、仕事に対する姿勢を感じました。
こういう細やかな気遣いが、人気ツアーになる秘訣なのかな
と思いました。

古宇利島の絶景は、今でも目に焼き付いています。
沖縄の歴史・文化もたくさん教えていただいて楽しかったので、
家族皆また来たいと言っていました。
ありがとうとざいました。

The place I really wanted to visit on my first trip to Okinawa was the Churaumi Aquarium. I was staying with friends who live in Okinawa, so while they were at work, I planned to enjoy the aquarium. However, I found out that it was farther from Naha than I expected and there were no transportation options available. I signed up for a bus tour that offered a longer stay at the Churaumi Aquarium, and about four hours flew by in no time. Since other facilities were located far away, if you spend too long enjoying the aquarium, you might not have enough time to explore everything else. I got so captivated by the large tanks that I ended up rushing to the dolphin show!

初めての沖縄でとにかく行きたかったところ！
それは美ら海水族館でした。
沖縄在住の友達の所へお世話になっていたので彼らが仕事中、水族館を満喫しようと思ってたのですが、思いのほか那覇から遠いことと、交通手段が無い？事でした。
バスツアーの中でも美ら海水族館の滞在時間が長いこちらのツアーに申し込み、約4時間、あっという間でしたね。
水族館以外の施設が離れたところにあったりして、水族館をあまり長く堪能してると回りきれなくなってしまいます。
私は巨大水槽に見入ってしまい大慌てでイルカショーへ向かうはめになってしまいました。

It was a trip with a friend, and since we didn't have a driver's license, I thought it might be difficult to go around to various places in a timely manner. However, I was right to book this tour. We were able to visit almost all the places we wanted to, and we made effective use of our time.

友達と2人旅でしたが、車の免許がない為、あちこち行くのは時間的に無理かもと思っていましたが、こちらのツアーを申し込んで正解でした。
行きたかった所がほぼ回れて時間が有効に使えました。

It was really great that they efficiently took us to each sightseeing spot. Since I can't drive, I initially tried to go by bus, but there were so few buses that I decided to sign up for this tour.

In the end, it was a perfect choice! I don't think I could have visited so many places in one day on my own. Plus, I was able to rest during the transfers, so it was physically manageable. The guide was also very nice, showcasing traditional performing arts like folk songs and dances, and providing detailed explanations of the attractions.

Considering the price, it's definitely a great deal! Entrance fees are included as well.

効率よく各名所に連れて行ってくれるので凄く良かったです。車は運転出来ないため、バスで行く事も当初試みましたが あまりに本数が少なかったので今回のツアーに申し込みました。
でも結果、大正解！個人では一日でこんなに廻れないと思います。しかも移動中に休めるので体力的にも無理無く廻れました。またガイドさんがとても良い方で、伝統芸能である民謡やダンスを披露してくれたり名所を細かく説明してくれたり、、
とにかく値段を考えたら絶対的にお得です！入場料も込みですし。

That was my first experience with Veltra. Well organized, enough time to see the Churaumi aquarium. Nago pineapples are awesome. First time I was given a small gifts during an excersion, RADO provider was excellent.

While the children were on their school trip, the parents also started planning their own trip, and it was decided that they would go to Okinawa with this tour. The attractions were concentrated, and the inclusion of light snacks made it a very convenient tour for housewives.

子供達が修学旅行に行っている間に、親たちも修学旅行へと話が進み、沖縄行き決定でこちらのツアーへ。
観光地が凝縮されていて、更に軽食付きで主婦にありがたいツアーでした。

Although my stay at Churaumi was short and I couldn't explore thoroughly, I was able to visit various points, making it a cost-effective option for first-time visitors to Naha without a car. However, it was disappointing that there were delays due to participants from China and South Korea arriving late, which cut into our sightseeing time. I think it would be better to implement measures such as thorough English announcements or providing notices in various languages. The tour guide was enthusiastic and even sang songs while guiding us.

美ら海での滞在が短くてじっくりは見れないが、色んなポイントに行けるので初めての那覇観光で車のない人にはコスパも良いしおすすめ出来る。
しかし、中国や韓国の方もいて集合時間に遅れて次の見学時間が削られたりという事もあったのが残念。
英語でのアナウンスを徹底するか、各言語での注意書きを渡すなど何か対策した方が良いと思う。
添乗員さんは歌を歌ってくれたり一生懸命ガイドをしてくれました。

We participated as a family. The guide made sure to cover all the key points, and my elderly parents were very happy. The Churaumi Aquarium was also fun. The guide was kind too!

家族で参加しました。ポイントを抑えてまわってくださって高齢の両親もよろこんでました。
美ら海水族館も楽しかったです。ガイドさんも親切でした～

REALLY GOOD TRIP, Well organized n planned. Had fun with my friend

We came only for the aquarium but the extra stops at pineapple and butterfly were nice too. The guide could not speak English but we knew that before. She did her best to help us with the tour. Normally we do not book tours on holidays but the regular bus in Okinawa is expensive and not very useful

Well paced itenery. Like the option where we can choose to drop off at another point.

My wife loved this trip. Highly recommend. Beautifully selected stops.

I had a very enjoyable trip and I really liked the driver. He was patient, kind and helpful which make the whole experience very pleasant.

The tour was really nice and made seeing Okinawa easier as the public transport was hard to understand. The aquarium was the only reason we did the tour but the other stops were entertaining as well. The aquarium was really nice and we probably could have used more than 3 hours here but it was just enough and we got to see the dolphin show.

We took one day tour to visit the aquarium and other famous spots. The tour was very well organized , the lead guide was really cheerful , cooperative and gave a great overview of Okinawa and the tour places. Even arranged vegetarian food on request.

The only minor issue we had was that since our pick up point was the first in the morning , we had to go around to all pick up points before starting the tour almost 3 hours after boarding.

This tour was great fun. The pineapple park wasn't a long visit but you could see some different types of pineapples growing take a stroll though the garden and enjoy sampling different types of drinks. The butterflies were very big and friendly and would land on people who stopped long enough to look at them. It makes everyone feel like a Disney princess. The aquarium is beautiful with a lot of information on sharks and had a good dolphin show and opportunities to feed the dolphins (if you find the hidden. Spot before it closes) they keep doing the dolphin show even when the weather was really bad. Lunch was provided at the butterfly place and it decent. A nice bowl of udon but not super filling.

The guide was very likable, and I appreciated that they tried their best to make the one-time tour enjoyable. I am really glad I booked the tour, even though the rental car was fully booked and I couldn't rent it. Despite the unfortunate rain, I was able to enjoy myself and learn about the culture.

ガイドさんがとても好感が持てて良かったです。
一度きりのツアーを最高に楽しませようとしてくれていて、とても感謝しています。
レンタカーが満席で借りれず、予約した今回でしたが、ツアーを予約して本当に良かったと思っています。
あいにくの雨でしたが、楽しめ、文化など知ることができました。

The guide's stories were interesting. I think it's an efficient tour that allows you to visit various places in one go.

The sea in Okinawa is truly beautiful. It's among the top three in the world in terms of beauty.

ガイドさんの話が面白かったです。
一度で色々な場所に行けて効率的なツアーだと思います。

沖縄の海は本当にきれいです。世界でもベストスリーに入る綺麗さです。

I was really looking forward to it after reading other people's comments, but it was just average, for better or worse. I was seated with someone else, and there was an uncomfortable vibe between us, which made it a bit tough for a long time. The tour had a tight schedule, so we skipped some places we wanted to see and returned to the bus early. Other guests were also punctual, so we were able to stick to the schedule. The guide's occasionally serious expression seemed to reflect the difficulties of the job. Thank you for your hard work.

他の方のコメントを読んでいて、とても楽しみにしていましたが良くも悪くも普通でした。
相席だったのですが、（多分お互いに）いやぁな感じでそれがちょっと長時間は辛かったです。
ツアーとしてはスケジュールがタイトだったので見たい所は端折って早めにバスに戻っていましたし、他のお客さんも時間を守る人ばかりだったのでスケジュール通りに周れていました。
ガイドさんが時折見せる固い表情が、仕事の大変さを物語っているようでした。
お疲れ様です。

The guide was very kind and knowledgeable. Thanks to that, I had a great trip. Unfortunately, the weather wasn't very good on the day, but since we only stayed in Kouri Island for about 20 minutes on this course, it actually turned out to be a good thing! The Churaumi Aquarium had more attractions than I expected, and I strongly want to come back. The Eisa show and the Shisa performance at Ryukyu Village were also wonderful, and the audience was able to participate, which made it very fulfilling. However, I felt quite rushed during our stay at Ryukyu Village. After watching the show, we had to return to the bus immediately, so it's a bit disappointing that we couldn't experience more of the village we came to visit. Overall, it was a very fulfilling day.

ガイドさんがとても優しくて知識もかなり豊富です。おかげで良い旅が出来ました。当日生憎天気があまり良くないが、このコースでは古宇利島で20分くらいしか滞在しないため、逆に良いことになりました！美ら海水族館は思ってたより見所が多く、また来たいと強く思っています。琉球村のエイサーショーとシーサーのパフォーマンスも素晴らしく、観客たちも参加することができ、とても充実でした。ただ琉球村での滞在はかなり急いでいる気がします。ショーを見た後、すぐバスに戻らなければならないので、せっかく来た村の中のいろんな体験が出来ないのはちょっと残念です。全体的にとても充実した一日でした。

The weather was great on the day, and I had a lot of fun participating. Above all, the bus guide was a wonderful and lovely person. They were skilled at dancing and singing, and they even showcased their shamisen playing, so I didn't feel bored during the ride! I highly recommend this tour!

当日は天気もよく、とても楽しく参加できました。
何よりバスガイトさんがすばらしく素敵な方でした(^▽^)
踊りや歌も上手で、三味線も披露してくださったので、車中も退屈せず過ごせました！
オススメできるツアーです☆彡

We used it for the first time as a couple, and it was really great.
On the bus, the guide performed songs and dances and taught us, which made it very lively.
I want to use it again! ♬

夫婦で 初めて利用しましたが 凄く良かったです。
バスの中では ガイドさんが 歌や踊りを披露して下さったり 教えて下さったりと 凄く盛り上がりました(*^^*)
また 利用したいです♬

I went expecting only the Churaumi Aquarium, but I really enjoyed interacting with the butterflies at Ryukyu Castle. The lunch here is Okinawa soba, which is very simple. It's really great for tourists without a car to be able to explore various places.

美ら海水族館だけを期待していったのですが、
琉球城での蝶との触れ合いがとても楽しめました。
ここでいただく昼食は沖縄そばなのですが、とてもシンプルです。
色々とまわっていただけるのが車のない観光者にとってはとてもありがたいことですね。

This Tour is very comfortable and You can see the beautiful places.

It has been 15 years since my last visit to Okinawa. I wanted to visit famous spots like Churaumi Aquarium, but I thought it wouldn't be cost-effective to rent a car for a solo trip or transfer by bus to the northern part of the island. While searching for tours, I discovered this one. I was a bit worried because the tour price was low and included admission tickets, but after participating, I found myself thinking, "Is this price really okay?" within about 30 minutes, as it turned out to be an amazing tour.

I have participated in various tours both domestically and internationally, but the smile of our bus guide, Naruemi, was wonderful, and the driving of our driver, Kinjo, who was introduced as resembling Ken Shimura, was very careful and comfortable. You could feel the effort and hospitality to keep participants engaged from start to finish. I would highly recommend this tour for first-time visitors to Okinawa.

Thanks to this tour, I had a very enjoyable day!

The current situation regarding the Okinawa base issue, which people from the mainland tend to approach cautiously, was educational, especially with the Uchināguchi (Okinawan dialect) class and cultural customs that felt like a social studies field trip. We also did dance stretches to Okinawan songs. The guide's quick costume change for the sweet potato girl dance was delightful. Even as a solo participant, I had a lot of fun.

However, I do have a couple of suggestions for improvement.

- Regarding meals at Churaumi Aquarium: Since I participated in a tour during a holiday period, we had free time for lunch at the aquarium, but there were very few restaurants, and it was extremely crowded. I had to wait about 20 minutes to place an order, which made it difficult to enjoy a leisurely meal, and I hardly had any time to explore the aquarium. I felt that for tours during holiday periods, it would be better to include a stop at a recommended steak restaurant for an additional fee, or if bringing food and drinks into Ocean Expo Park were allowed, an announcement in advance would have been appreciated.

- About the Okashi Goten (Sweet Shop): While it was nice to see the production process, I felt that since there is a location on Kokusai Street, it might not be necessary to go out of the way for it. Instead of visiting Okashi Goten, I would have preferred to arrive at Ryukyu Village a bit earlier or have time to visit Kouri Tower on Kouri Island.

After returning to the mainland, I happened to hear "Yui Yui," and it brought back memories of the bus tour, making me smile a little.

This was a great tour for those who want to focus solely on visiting the famous spots in Okinawa.

15年ぶりの沖縄。美ら海等の名所には行きたいけれど一人旅に
わざわざレンタカーを借りたり、バスを乗り継いで北部まで行くのは
費用対効果が合わないなとツアー検索していたところ、こちらのツアーを発見。
入場券込でツアー料金も安価なので心配はありましたが、参加して30分ほどで
別の意味で「この価格で大丈夫?」と思ってしまうほど、最高のツアーでした。

国内外様々なツアーに参加してきましたが根路銘バスガイドさんの笑顔が素敵で
志村けんさん似と紹介されていた金城運転手さんの運転はとても丁寧で乗り心地良くて
最初から最後まで参加者を飽きさせない工夫・おもてなしの心が感じられ
初めて沖縄へ行く方にはお勧めしたくなるツアーでした。

おかげざまでとても楽しい一日になりました!

内地の人間が話題に出すのも慎重になる沖縄基地問題の現状、
うちなーぐち(沖縄弁)講座や風習は社会科見学のようで勉強になりました。
また沖縄の歌に合わせたダンス・ストレッチ。
ガイドさんの早着替えでの紅芋娘の踊り。一人参加でも、すごく楽しかったです。

ただ2つほど、改善要望もあります。

・美ら海水族館での食事について
連休時期のツアー参加だったため、美ら海水族館で自由に昼食をとるのですが
レストランの数が少なく、とてつもなく混雑。注文に20分待ち等でゆっくり
食事ができず、館内もほとんど見る時間が取れなかったので
連休時期のツアー時は別料金加算でも良いのでお勧めステーキレストラン立ち寄り、
もしくは海洋博公園に飲食物持ち込みOKであれば、事前に持参等のアナウンス
対応があれば良かったなと感じました。

・お菓子御殿について
製造工程が見られたのは良かったのですが・・・
国際通りにもあるのでわざわざ行かなくてもいいかなと感じました。
お菓子御殿に行く代わりに琉球村にもう少し早く到着、もしくは古宇利島で
せっかくなら古宇利タワーにも行く時間等が欲しかったなと感じました。

内地に戻ってきて、たまたま「ゆいゆい」を耳にしたとき
バスでのことを思い出し、少し頬が緩みました。

沖縄の名所だけ集中してまわりたい方にはおすすめの良いツアーでした。

This tour was very interesting! As we were without a car in Okinawa, with this tour we were able to visit most of Okinawa's famous spots especially Churaumi aquarium and had traditional Okinawan lunch for a very reasonable price, considering the fact that the normal admission fee for the aquarium is around 3000 yen. Moreover, on each stop we received small presents from the tour guide, which is very pleasing! Also there was an English audio guide so we have learned some of interesting facts about Okinawa.
Overall this tour was very good and well organized, everything on time and the tour guide and bus driver were very kind! we have brought our own stroller and the driver was taking it out and folding it back on every stop, for what we are very thankful!
I definitely recommend this tour!

We are on board at the first stop and it take about two n half hour to pick up other travelers in different hotel.. we are arranged to sit at the last row of the bus.. we are feel uncomfortable even me vomit in the bus.. lucky one of my friend have a small plastic bag for me.. ask for the tour leader who doesn't know English.... can't communicate :((
Pineapples stop only allowed us to stay 45 min, not enough time to try on the food.. after that take 2.5 hours time to go back hotel..,.haiz！！

We, who cannot drive, decided to head north on this bus tour. At Ryukyu Mura, we played with some of Japan's largest butterflies, and at Nago Pineapple Park, we enjoyed rides and had fun beyond just the aquarium. Above all, being able to sleep while traveling is the best!

車を運転できない私たち、こちらのバスツアーで北部に向かうことにしました。
琉宮城は日本最大級の蝶とたわむれ、ナゴパイナップルパークはライドに乗って移動し、水族館以外も楽しめました。なにより眠っていけるのが最高です

There were limited tours available from Chatan and Onna Village to the Churaumi Aquarium, so I signed up for this tour. At the price of 4,800 yen, which included lunch, it was a well-rounded tour, and I was very glad I signed up. They picked me up on time, and the guide was very attentive and pleasant, making my first experience in Okinawa enjoyable. The bus was full with about 50 people. I was also happy to receive the souvenirs, including chinsuko and pineapple sorbet. Everyone acted on time, so there was no stress from waiting for anyone and being late. If you're unsure and wondering what to do for a day, I recommend signing up.

北谷や恩納村から美ら海水族館まで行けるツアーは限られていたので、こちらのツアーに申し込みました。
4,800円というお値段で、お昼もついていて、内容充実のツアーで、結果申し込んで大正解でした。
時間通りに迎えにきてもらえましたし、ガイドの方がとても気が利いて、感じが良くて、初めての沖縄を楽しく終えることが出来ました。50名程度のバスも満席でした。
おみやげに頂いたちんすこうやパイナップルシャーベットも嬉しかったです。
皆さん時間通りに行動されていたので、誰かを待って遅れたという、ストレスもありませんでした。
もし迷っていて、1日何しようかなと考えるなら、申し込むことをおすすめします。

Churaumi Aquarium was incredibly moving. The vibrant appearance of the corals, which are growing large solely with natural light, was wonderful. While the whale sharks often steal the spotlight, I wish more people would pay attention to such amazing corals. The sea turtles and manatees are also adorable. The 150 minutes of visiting time was too short. The guide was also very good.

美ら海水族館、大感動でした。自然の光だけで大きく育っているサンゴの生き生きとした姿、すばらしかったです。ジンベエザメばかりが評判になりますが、こんなにすばらしいサンゴをもっと多くの人にも注目してほしいです。ウミガメもマナティもかわいいですね。１５０分の見学時間は短すぎました。
ガイドさんもとてもよかったです。