All Reviews for Churaumi Aquarium

The tour guide was very professional and capable. Not only did she provide detailed explanations, but she could also sing, tell stories, and dance! The itinerary was well arranged, and the time management was excellent! The aquarium was beautiful, and the performances at the Ryukyu Village were also fantastic! I'm very glad I chose this tour!

導遊小姐十分專業，什麼都會，不但講解的仔細，還又會唱歌又會講故事還會跳舞!! 行程安排恰當，時間控制很好! 水族館非常漂亮，琉球村的表演也很精采! 很高興我選了這個行程!

It was our first trip to Okinawa as a couple. The bus guide, Nerome, was the best guide I've ever had on any trip. He subtly introduced us to the strong family bonds in Okinawa, as well as the sadness and current issues the region has experienced. A highlight was the performance of the quick costume change for the sweet potato girl and the sign language for "Tears So So," which gave us many joyful memories. My wife waved goodbye with both hands at the end. We are grateful to our five-star guide. We would be happy to meet again.

夫婦での初めての沖縄旅行でした。根路銘バスガイドさん、今までに旅行した中で、一番のガイドさんです。沖縄の家族の絆の強さ、沖縄の経験した悲しみと現在の問題をさりげなくご紹介いただきました。秀逸は紅芋娘への衣装早変わりのパフォーマンス、「涙そうそう」の手話等、楽しい思い出をたくさん頂きました。家内はお別れの時、両手で手を振っていました。５つ星ガイドさんに感謝です。またお会いできればうれしいです。

The driver and guide were excellent, and the bus was fine (+5 points), but being taken to a souvenir shop along the way was frustrating (-2 points). Because of this, please be aware that the time spent at the aquarium will be shorter, and during peak season, there is a high chance that you won't have enough time for lunch. While waiting at the entrance of the restaurants and cafes inside the aquarium, time passes quickly.

運転手さん、ガイドさん、バスなど申し分ないのに（+5ｐ）、途中で、お土産店に連れてゆかれるのは閉口します（-2ｐ）。そのために、水族館の滞在時間が短くなり、繁盛期なら高い確率で、昼食は満足に取れなくなることを参加される方はご承知ください。中ら海水族館内の、レストランやカフェの入り口で、並んでいるうちにあっという間に、時間がすぎてしまいます。

I traveled to Okinawa for the first time this time. It was a girls' trip, and my friend who came with me had been there several times before. We were able to move around easily with the tour, and we were taken to spots that were full of the charm of Okinawa! Moreover, the price was reasonable. I was amazed by the beauty of the sea at Kouri Island...! I definitely want to come back to Okinawa with this tour again.

私は今回初めて沖縄に旅行しました。女子二人旅で、もうひとりの友達は何回か来たことがある子です。ツアーで気楽に移動もでき、さらに沖縄の魅力が凝縮されたスポットばかり連れていってもらいました！しかも、お値段もお手頃。古宇利島の海の綺麗さには圧巻されました………！またぜひこのツアーで沖縄に来たいと思っています。

This was my and my daughter's first time in Okinawa. Based on experiences, we signed up for this tour.

We were picked up at our hotel and got on the bus. Suddenly, the bus started moving, and my daughter almost lost her balance, which was a bit dangerous... The weather was rainy, and I was worried about what was to come.

However!! Signing up for this tour was definitely the right choice★ We were able to efficiently visit the sightseeing spots, and above all, our guide, Mr. Karuma, was wonderful. He shared stories about Okinawa's history, sang songs with sign language, and presented paper plays and played the sanshin, among other things. The content was rich, and we didn't get bored during the travel time. Also, instead of constantly guiding us, there was even a nap time in between, which was comfortable.

It became the best memory of our trip to Okinawa. I would love to use this service again if I have the chance!!

私も娘も初めての沖縄。
体験談をもとにこちらのツアーに申し込みました。

ホテルまで迎えに来て頂き、バスに乗り込みます。
と、突然バスが動き出し、娘はよろけて危なかったです・・・
お天気も雨で、先行き不安でした。

が！！
このツアーに申し込んで大正解でした★
観光スポットを効率よく回ることができたし、何よりガイドの唐真さんが素敵でした。
沖縄の歴史についてのお話や、手話付きの歌、紙芝居、三線、などなど。
内容も盛りだくさんで、移動時間も飽きる事なく過ごせました。
また、ずっと案内ではなく、途中でお昼寝の時間？もあり、快適でした。

沖縄旅行で一番の思い出になりました。
また機会があれば利用したいです！！

I participated in the middle of a typhoon, but the rain eased up while sightseeing, and I was glad I could see everything. Thanks to the explanations and songs from the driver and guide, I was able to enjoy the tour efficiently. Thank you very much.

台風の真っただ中に参加しましたが、観光する時に雨が弱まり、すべて周れてよかったです。　運転士さんやガイドさんの説明や唄などのおかげで効率よく楽しくまわることが出来ました。ありがとうございました。

This was my first trip to Okinawa, and I traveled with my parents and my child, making it a three-generation trip with four people. I really wanted to visit the "Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium" and "Kouri Island," and although I thought the time was a bit short, it was just right for traveling with elderly family members. There were also places to stop and buy souvenirs, which made me very satisfied. The smiles of the guide and the driver were very natural, and I felt that this is the kind of warmth that the people of Okinawa have.

Our bus guide was a woman named Touma, and she was a wonderful guide who explained things clearly. At the photo points, she would say, "Just a little more," to let us know when to get our cameras ready, and she was considerate enough to hide in front so as not to be in the way. Additionally, she included some interesting stories about the military bases that tourists from the mainland might want to hear but wouldn't usually ask about, making the guided tour on the highway very engaging.

I believe the good weather also contributed, but it was a very memorable bus trip in Okinawa.

初めての沖縄旅行、私の両親と子供の３世代４人で利用させていただきました。
絶対はずしたくなかった「美ら海水族館」「古宇利島」の観光、ちょっと時間が短いなと思いましたが、高齢の年寄と一緒の旅にはちょうど良かったです。お土産も買える立ち寄り所もあり、大満足でした。ガイドさんや運転手さんの笑顔もとても自然で、沖縄の方々はこんな人柄なんだと気持ちよくなりました。
とうまさんという女性バスガイドさんでしたが、話も分かりやすく、とても素敵なガイドさんでした。フォトポイントでは「もう少しです」とカメラの準備を教えてくれたり、邪魔にならないように前方に隠れていたりと気配りがよかったです。また、本土からの観光客にとっては、聞きたいけれども聞けない基地の話もちょっと盛り込んでくれていたりと、高速道路での着席ガイドも大変興味深く聞くことができました。
天気が良かったのもあると思いますが、とても思い出に残る沖縄バスの旅でした。

The bus guide sang, danced, told stories with picture cards, and shared interesting trivia, making it a fun and packed experience. The sea at Kouri Island was truly beautiful, and I took a lot of photos. It was a bit disappointing that it was windy and cloudy. I wish I had a little more time.

The Churaumi Aquarium was really crowded, and I didn't have enough time at all. I would have liked to take a bit more time to explore. An extra hour or two would have been nice. The dolphin show and the free photo opportunities were enjoyable!

At Ryukyu Village, we all danced the Eisa together during the event! I was satisfied to learn so much about Okinawa in just one day.

バスガイドさんが歌ったり、踊ったり、紙芝居を話したり、豆知識を教わったり盛り沢山でおもしろかったです。
古宇利島の海は本当にきれいで、写真たくさん撮りました。風が強かったのと曇っていたのが少し残念でした。また時間をもう少しあったらよかったです。
美ら海水族館はすごい混んでいて時間が全然足りなかったです。もう少しゆっくり見たかったです。あと1、2時間くらい多ければよかったかな。イルカショーや無料で写真取ってくれるなどあり、楽しかったです！
琉球村はイベントでエイサーをみんなで踊りました！
たった１日で沖縄がたくさん知れて満足です。

It was a tour that took us to all the places we wanted to visit in the northern part of Okinawa Island. Every location had something moving about it, and I truly felt it was worth participating. I was surprised when the guide changed clothes and sang and danced, so I couldn't help but record a video. I was able to hear various stories during the ride, and I was touched by their efforts. However, if you want to see the dolphin show at the aquarium or events at Ryukyu Village, I recommend going individually as there isn't enough time. I think it's the best plan in terms of cost for those who want to efficiently visit many places.

沖縄本島の北部で行きたい場所を全部連れて行ってくれたツアーでした。すべての場所で感動できるモノがあり参加して本当に良かったと思います。ガイドさんが着替えて歌って踊っていたのにはびっくりで思わずビデオを回しました。車内で色々な話が聞けて、頑張りに感動しました。ただ、もし水族館でイルカショーを見たいとか、琉球村でイベントを見たい方には時間がないので、個人で行くことをお勧めします。沢山の場所を効率良く回りたい方には金額的にも最高のプランだと思います。

I wanted to go to the Churaumi Aquarium, but it was difficult to access, so this tour was a great help. Additionally, there were sightseeing spots like Kouri Ohashi and Ryukyu Village, making it quite packed with activities. It was discounted during the campaign period, so I think it's a very good deal.

美ら海水族館に行きたかったのですが、
アクセスしにくいので、このツアーは助かりました。
その他、古宇利大橋、琉球村などの観光もあり、
盛りだくさんです。
キャンペーン期間で割引でしたし、
たいへんお得なツアーだと思います。

I have very little experience with bus tours, but thanks to the two guides, I was able to see the charm of Naha. Thank you! I would like to recommend this tour to my friends! Highly recommended!

以前バスツアー体験はほとんどないですが 今度はお二人のガイドさんのお蔭て 私は那覇の魅力を見ました ありがとうございました ！ このツアー友達におすすめしたいと思います！大進めです！

Everything is so nice, including seeing 3 shark whale at the same tank...which is an amazing experience. The only complain that we have is the roundtrip bus takes too long and the actual sightseeing is a bit too short

I heard a wide range of stories about Okinawa, and we sang and danced, making the time on the bus enjoyable and never boring. The tour guide was always smiling and very wonderful. I regret forgetting to ask for their name.

沖縄に関して幅広い話しを聞かせて頂き、
唄も踊りもされて、退屈ないようにバス内の時間を過ごしました。ずっと笑顔でとても素敵な添乗員さんでした。お名前を聞き忘れて残念でした。

Overall it was a great tour. Great value for money. Best of the tour is certainly the aquarium. In the tour there is a udon noodles lunch included together with a brief visit to a bufferfly garden, pineapple theme park and and a typical Okinawa glass workshop.
If you like to avoid the hassle of taking different busses this is certainly a good option

The day after participating, I took a local bus from Chatan to Ryukyu Village. Even from Chatan, I felt it was somewhat troublesome (I was worried about whether I could get a seat, I had a lot of luggage, and I mistakenly paid the fare because I wasn't sure how to do it), so I truly appreciated the comfort of having a reserved seat and the detailed guidance from the bus guide.

I felt that my time at the Churaumi Aquarium was a bit short, but I was able to relax in front of the whale shark tank and also see the dolphin show, so I think I hit the main points.

- Unfortunately, it was pouring rain! I didn't have an umbrella, but they lent me a plastic one. Thank you!
- Since I ultimately wanted to go to Chatan, I got off at Ryukyu Village. The driver even checked the bus schedule for me. Thank you!
- The bus guide was cute. At one point, she changed outfits and sang and danced for us. So cute...

参加翌日、宿泊していた北谷から琉球村までローカルバスで行きましたが、北谷からでさえ若干めんどうくさい（座れるか不安だったし、大荷物だし、料金の支払い方がよくわからず間違えました）と感じたので、席がちゃんと用意されていて、バスガイドさんの丁寧なガイド付きで移動できるありがたさを余計に実感しました。
ちゅらうみ水族館での滞在時間がやや短いなと感じましたが、ジンベエザメの水槽でぼんやりできて、イルカショーも見られたので、ポイントはおさえられたと思います。
・あいにくの土砂降り！で傘も持っていなかったのですが、ビニール傘を貸していただけました。ありがとうございます！
・最終的に北谷に行きたかったので、琉球村で離団させていただきました。運転手さんがバスの時間も調べてくれた。ありがとうございます！
・バスガイドのお姉さんが可愛かった。途中、お着替えして歌って踊ってくれました。かわいい…。

As someone who visited Okinawa for the first time, I found the guide's explanations to be very good, and I had a great time. At the aquarium, I was able to enjoy the dolphin show and the Kuroshio experience, which was a bit hectic, but I was satisfied. I didn't have high expectations for the soba, but it was delicious.

初めて沖縄に行った私にとってはガイドさんの説明もよく、とても楽しめました。水族館でもイルカショーと黒潮体験も出来てバタバタとしましたが、満足しました。おそばの方も期待していなかったのですが、美味しかったです。

I often come to Okinawa for work, but I recently had the chance to do some sightseeing. Although I visited the usual spots, considering the entrance fees and the cost of renting a car, it was very affordable and I had a great time exploring.

沖縄にはよく仕事で来るのですが久しぶりに観光しました。定番の所でしたが入場料やレンタカーを借りる思いをすれば非常にお手軽で楽しく回らせていただきました。

The children enjoyed it, and it was great since it's quite far to go by car. I hope to have the opportunity again.

子供達も楽しんでくれて、なかなか車でいこうにも遠いので、よかったです。
また機会があればよろしくお願いします。

모든 입장료가 포함이고 특히 츄라우미수족관입장료가 무료라 다른 관광버스 투어보다 좋았습니다

또한 호텔픽업까지 무료!! 최고의 조건과 최고의 가격으로 완변한 하루일정을 보냈습니다!!

마지막으로 특별한 선물과 무료식사(소바) 그리고 디져트까지 여러가지로 얻어가는 기분이라 강력하게 추천합니다! 한가지 참고는 리잔씨파크호텔에 숙소를 예약하신분은 영어표기가 잘못되어 있습니다 Regency Park Hotel 라고 되어있어 잘못된표기지만 안심하시고 예약하세요 픽업하러 옵니다^^

Great tour! Would definitely recommend this package as it had everything we wanted to do and see. Bus picked us up and dropped us off at our hotel so it was very convenient. We got lots of fun photos with the giant butterflies at the Butterfly Garden. The Churaumi Aquarium was awesome. Our guide was friendly and helpful and managed to communicate to us via English signs when to get back to the bus and what time we could go see the dolphin show. It really helped that we happened to have a bilingual traveler on our bus and he stepped in to help translate from Japanese to English. Lots of interesting pineapple products to try at Nago Pineapple Park. They gave us a mini cup to sample about 4-5 pineapple wines and you can try their pineapple cakes. On our way home, the tour guide gave everyone a little pineapple ice cream sherbet, very refreshing! Perfect end to an enjoyable day.

My Japanese language skills are limited, so having the English audio available was great. The tour guide was friendly and very good. I enjoyed the bus tour immensely. I had an easy time finding the pick up location and was dropped off where I could get back to my hotel without getting lost. I didn't realize that Expo Land was a huge theme park until we got there. My goal, however, was to spend time at the Churaumi Aquarium and I was able to do just that. Along the way, we stopped at a few sights, including a Butterfly Museum, Pineapple Park, and Ryukyu Glass Factory. All in all, I had a great time.

Overall, it was very good.
It's a pity that the visiting time at each tourist spot was short.
I think it would have been better to extend the return time and allow more time at each location.
But I had a fun day. Thank you very much.

全体的に非常に良かったです。
各観光地の見学時間が短いのが残念です。
帰りの時間を遅くして、各所の時間を多くしたら　良かったかな
でも　楽しい１日がすごせました。有難うございます。

It was really convenient to be picked up at the hotel where I was staying. The tour was compact, but I was able to thoroughly explore the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium in three hours. I also had time to enjoy the Dolphin Show.

Unfortunately, the lunch (or snack?) was quite light. The taste wasn't bad, but it was really minimal! You should think of it more as a light snack.

Additionally, there were some foreign participants (maybe from China) who tended to be late for the meeting time. Perhaps it's a cultural thing. In the end, our return was delayed by more than 30 minutes. It's something to be cautious about.

宿泊していたホテルでピックアップしてもらえるので本当に便利でした。
コンパクトにまとまっていますが、美ら海水族館も3時間でたっぷり見学できました。オキちゃん劇場もゆっくり見ることができました。
残念なのは昼食（軽食？）です。味は悪くありませんが、本当に軽いです！ちょっとおやつ程度と思った方がいいです。
それから、外国の方（中国人かな）が参加していたのですが、集合時間に遅れがちです。お国柄でしょうか。結局帰着予定が30分以上延びてしまいました。要注意です。

私たちはオーストラリアから来ました。このツアーに参加したのは2月で、本当に楽しみました。日本語が話せない場合は、バスでオーディオツアーガイドの機械を提供してくれます。ツアーガイドとバスの運転手はとても親切でフレンドリーでした。非常におすすめです ^^

We are from Australia. We joined this tour in Feb and we really loved it. They will provide you with the audio tour guide machine on the bus if you don't speak Japanese. Both the tour guide and bus driver were very nice and friendly. Highly Recommended ^^

If you want to visit Churaumi Aquarium but can't or don't want to rent your own vehicle, this tour is probably the best way to do it. Although the staff's English language abilities are minimal, they have some helpful signage and a lot of patience to help you out. The English speaking tourists were all given a headset which provided some interesting information along the drive to compensate for missing out on what the guide was saying. The additional stops: butterfly garden, Nago Pineapple Park, and glass shop were all very catered to getting you to spend more money on souveniers, but you don't have to buy anything and they were all (mildly) interesting enough that it wasn't an annoyance. Lunch is good, if a bit sparse. Bring snacks or buy some at the stops. The three hours at the aquarium is a good amount of time. Enough time to get through the whole aquarium and even catch the dolphin show or spend time at the other attractions. The staff was excellent and surprised us with a complementary pineapple sherbet at the end of the day, so that nice. They also offered to drop us off at the main shopping street or our original pick-up point, which was very convenient. Overall, I'd recommend this as a cost effective way (all the entrance frees and lunch are included) to see some of Okinawa Honto and get to the main attractions up north.

I think this tour is perfect for those who want to visit tourist spots in northern Okinawa, including the aquarium, but cannot move around by rental car. If you were to go to the Churaumi Aquarium using public transportation, it would cost quite a bit just for transportation. I believe using this tour offers better cost performance.

However, one point to note is that the time spent at the aquarium is relatively short. Don't expect to have much time to leisurely explore and have lunch. That said, you will have enough time to see everything and catch the dolphin show.

I also want to mention that Ryukyu Village was surprisingly boring. Basically, Ryukyu Village only has traditional Ryukyu houses, and if you don't watch a show, you can go through everything in just over 10 minutes. There is a similar facility in the southern part of the prefecture called Okinawa World, which I visited the next day, and I found Okinawa World to be much more fulfilling overall. Looking back, I feel that Ryukyu Village was a bit of a disappointment.

Additionally, the snack shop we stopped at sells souvenirs that can also be purchased at the airport, so it felt unnecessary to stop there. I would have preferred to have more time at the aquarium instead.

Despite these complaints, the bus guide was enjoyable and kept the atmosphere lively, and I was able to learn a lot about Okinawa thanks to their thorough guidance. This is something you can only gain from a tour.

The sea at Kouri Island was incredibly beautiful and moving, and visiting the aquarium provided a valuable experience. I think the price is quite reasonable, so I rated it ☆4 for satisfaction.

レンタカー移動ができないが、水族館を含む沖縄北部の観光スポットを回りたいという人にとっては、ぴったりなツアーだと思います。
もし個人で公共交通機関で美ら海水族館へ行くなら、移動だけで相当なお金がかかってしまいますからね。このツアーを利用したほうがコスパがよいと思います。
ただ注意点として、水族館見学時間は短めです。ゆっくり見学しお昼ごはんを食べる時間はあまり無いと思ってください。とはいっても、普通に全部まわってイルカショーも見る時間はありますが。
あと言いたいのは、琉球村は意外と退屈でした。基本的に琉球村には琉球古民家があるだけで、ショーを見なければ10分強で全部まわれてしまいます。沖縄文化を楽しめる似たような施設として県南部に「おきなわワールド」があり、翌日こちらにも行ったのですが、おきなわワールドの方が全体的にとても充実していたので、今思えば琉球村はがっかりスポットだったなぁという感じです。加えて、途中に立ち寄る御菓子御殿ですが、ここのお土産は空港などでも買えますのでわざわざ立ち寄らなくてもいいという感じ。それならば水族館の見学時間を増やしてほしかったです。
このような不満点はありますが、ただバスガイドさんは楽しく車内を盛り上げてくださいましたし、丁寧に案内していただいたので、沖縄についていろいろ知ることができました。これはツアーでしか得られないことです。
古宇利島の海はとても綺麗で感動しましたし、水族館にも行けて貴重な体験ができますし、値段も安めだと思いますので、☆4満足という評価にさせていただきました。

The sky was teary, but I had a wonderful experience with the sea, fish, and history. It was a rich day filled with the bus guide's talks and songs. I think it would have been even more spectacular if the sun had been out.

空は涙目だっだが、素敵な海・魚・歴史体験ができた。バスガイドさんのトーク・唄で濃い1日だった。太陽が出ていたらさらに絶景だったと思う。

I joined the tour because I wanted to go to the Churaumi Aquarium. Since I was alone and didn’t have a car, the bus tour allowed me to get around efficiently. The guide was also enjoyable.

美ら海水族館に行きたくて参加しました。ひとりで車なしだったので、バスツアーで効率よく回れました。ガイドさんも楽しかったです。

You can enjoy it every time you go! The whale sharks seen from the large aquarium are truly impressive. I recommend checking the feeding times before you go.

何回行っても楽しめる★
大水槽から見るジンベイザメは大迫力（＾◇＾）
餌やりの時間を調べて行くことをお勧めします

I was looking for a tour to visit the Churaumi Aquarium and found this tour, which I joined. I thought it was great that we had plenty of free time at various locations, including the aquarium. Also, thanks to our guide, the travel time was enjoyable and not boring. Since all the places we visited were new to me, the guide's explanations were easy to understand, and it truly became a wonderful memory.

美ら海水族館に行くためのツアーを探していたところこちらのツアーを見つけ参加しました。水族館をはじめ、全体的に各所での自由時間を十分取ってくれましたので、とても良かったと思います。また、ガイドさんのおかげで移動の時間も飽きずに過ごせました。今回周った所はすべて初めてだったので、ガイドさんの説明が解りやすくて本当にいい思い出になりました。