All Reviews for Bus Tours

It was wonderful bus tour. I wish there was a translation headset. Liam from the US
The guide had so much to say and I could not understand everything.

On the last day of my trip to Okinawa, I participated in a tour of the southern tourist spots, which are difficult to access without a rental car. It was convenient to choose Naha Airport as the drop-off point on the way back.

Both the Sefa Utaki and the Valley of Gangala offered a natural experience that you can't have in Naha city, and they are definitely worth visiting!

One thing to note is that both places require a long walking distance, and depending on the season, you need to prepare for heat and insects.

Additionally, I personally felt that the tour fee for the Valley of Gangala is free for elementary school students accompanied by a guardian, so I wish the price for elementary school students on this bus tour was a bit cheaper.

レンタカー無しの沖縄旅行最終日に参加したので、車でないと行きにくい南部観光地巡り、また帰りの降車地を那覇空港が選べるので楽ちんでした。
斎場御嶽もガンガラーの谷も、那覇市内では体験出来ない自然に感動、行く価値は有ります!!
注意点は両方とも歩く距離が長く、時期により暑さ、虫対策が必要なことです。

あと個人的に感じたのが、ガンガラーの谷のツアー料金は保護者同伴の小学生は無料なので、このバスツアーの小学生料金がもう少し安かったら良いのにな、と思いました。

It was packed with content. We visited all the major tourist spots in the northern region, and the ticket price for the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium was included, which felt like a great deal.

盛りだくさんの内容でした。北部の主要な観光地をもれなく回り、沖縄美ら海水族館のチケット代も含まれており、お得感ありました。

The group was packed with 49 people, and I had to share a seat with someone. There were many foreign participants who often didn't keep to the meeting time and were always late. The Churaumi Aquarium was great because we had two hours of free time there. However, there was traffic in Naha City, and it took over three hours to return.

49人パンパンで、一人参加は相席だった。外国人参加も多くて、集合時間を守らず常に遅れぎみだった。美ら海水族館は、2時間自由時間が合ったので、よかった。那覇市内が渋滞で、帰りは、３時間以上はかかった。

There were 39 participants.
There were also foreigners.
On this day, the wind was very strong...
It was cloudy and cold.

There was nowhere to have a proper meal...
I wish the tour company, Rad Kanko, would be a bit kinder. They should at least guide us on where to stop and what to eat. The guide seemed to be struggling with the directions too.

In terms of cost, I was very satisfied!!
But what about the hotel pick-up!?
Before I knew it, the meeting point had changed to in front of the prefectural office, which felt a bit off. I had to take a taxi to get there!!

At the Churaumi Aquarium, it's quite a walk from the bus.
You can see the planetarium for just 190 yen!! Great value~.

Overall, from the morning onwards, everything was just so hectic!!

From the Churaumi Aquarium, it was just a long ride back, so it was really just sitting on the bus...
The driver had a tough job!!

It's a bit of a waste of a product.

Since I used a taxi to and from the prefectural office, I ended up adding 1400 yen to the tour cost (⁠+⁠_⁠+⁠).

参加者は39人。
外人さんも居ました。
この日、とても風邪が強くて…。
曇りで寒いのなんの。

まともに食事を取れる場所がない…。
ラド観光さんももう少し優しくしてほしい。どこの立ち寄りで何を食べればいいのかくらい案内するべき。
ガイドさんも案内に困ってました。

金額的には大満足！！
でも、ホテル送迎は！？
いつの間にか県庁前集合になってて、
なにか違和感。タクシーで県庁前まで行きましたよ！！


美ら海水族館はバスからかなり歩く。
プラネタリウムが190円で見ることができます！！コスパ良し〜。

全体的に朝から全てにおいて、
とにかく、忙しない！！

美ら海水族館からは、ひたすら帰るだけなので本当に乗りっぱなし…。
ドライバーさん、大変だよ！！

なにかもったいない商品です。

県庁前まで行きも帰りもタクシー利用したのでツアー代金にプラス1400円(⁠+⁠_⁠+⁠)

I felt the sacred site of Saito Gokoku and the ancient forest that connects us to our roots. I was able to immerse myself in nature and found a lot of healing.

聖地と言われる斎藤御獄と私達のルーツを知る遥か昔の太古の森を感じられました。自然に身を任せてたくさん癒されました

Okinawa is a sprawling city and traffic is hectic specially for a first-time to Japan. This tour, a bit tiring for 12 hours is a good way to see some of the big far away sights like the Manzano rock and the aquarium. Though I feel the pineapple park can be done away with.

I was able to enjoy the Churaumi Aquarium slowly. Although I left at 7 PM, they made sure to guide me thoroughly around.

ゆっくりと美ら海水族館
堪能できました
午後７時の帰りでしたがその分しっかり
あちこち案内してくれました

I was able to move smoothly to each destination with hardly any traffic, which gave me plenty of time to enjoy everything at a leisurely pace.

各訪問先へは殆ど渋滞もなくスムーズ移動が出来ていて時間的余裕があり、大変ゆっくりと楽しむことができたと思います。

I chose to use this service because there were many reviews, and the Panta Cafe and Churaumi Aquarium looked appealing. The experience was as good as others have described. It happened to be the day when the dolphin show at the Okichan Theater resumed.

However, despite the 8:20 AM meeting time, there was no staff in front of Nippon Rent-A-Car, and I had to confirm with the inbound tour staff nearby several times. In the end, there was staff near the bus, and everyone was confused. As a Japanese person, I would prefer the staff to be at the designated location for check-in.

口コミが多く、パンタカフェや美ら海水族館が魅力的だったので利用しました。内容は他の方が書いている通り良かったです。ちょうどオキちゃん劇場のイルカショー再開の日でした。
朝、8:20集合なのに、ニッポンレンタカー前にスタッフはおらず、近くにいたインバウンドツアーのスタッフに数回確認しました。結局、バスの近くにスタッフがいて、皆さん戸惑っていました。日本人としては、記載された場所にいて受付して欲しいです。

Okinawa World was a place where I could experience much more than I had imagined. The lunch was also very good. I made a lot of memories.

おきなわワールドは想像よりもたくさんの体験が出来る場所でした。
昼食もとても良かったです。たくさんの思い出が出来ました。

At this price, I was able to efficiently visit various places with the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium as the main attraction, and I was very satisfied with the content. The guide was knowledgeable, had a great singing voice, and provided thoughtful attention to the participants, making it a fun tour.

この値段で、美ら海水族館をメインに各所効率的に回れて、内容的にとても満足です。ガイドさんは知識豊富、歌もお上手で、参加者にきめ細やかな配慮対応されていて、楽しいツアーでした。

It was so much fun in the quiet forest, surrounded by nature with a mystical atmosphere! The guide's explanations at the Gangala Valley were clear and thorough, which was great! I discovered the charm of Okinawa beyond just the sea.

静かな森の中、大自然がいっぱいで神秘的な雰囲気もあってとっても楽しかったです！
ガンガラーの谷で、ガイドさんの説明がわかりやすくて丁寧で良かったです！
海だけじゃない、沖縄の魅力を発見出来ました。

On the last day of my business trip, I adjusted my flight schedule to participate. I gathered at Kenmin Plaza and got off at Naha Airport. Everything went according to plan.

A seating chart for each group was posted on the shared bus, and I boarded. The seating arrangement was very spacious, and although I was traveling alone, the seat next to me was empty.

Since it was my first time participating, I wasn't sure about the time allocation and ended up rushing through the visit to Sefa Utaki, so I’ll note that for reference. There was no guide (available for an additional fee if arranged locally), and since the visit didn't take long, you can take your time to shop at the product hall or enjoy taking photos at the photo spot behind the product hall.

On the way to the next destination, Gyokusendo Cave, there is Miibaru Beach, where those who chose to leave the group can do so. The final destinations, Gyokusendo Cave and Okinawa World, are located across from each other with a parking lot in between, so even if the group splits up, as long as you return by the meeting time, you can take the same bus back.

At Gyokusendo Cave, after listening to the orientation in the café space, you receive a bottle of sanpin tea and head out with the guide for the tour. I felt like it was a jungle cruise on land. There is time during the tour for the guide to take photos with their smartphone, so even if you're traveling alone, you can bring home some great pictures (it's not a system where photos are sold at the exit).

After the tour, we disbanded near the parking lot, but there were no shops or cafes, just a vending machine and a few benches. Even though it was early afternoon and I was hungry, I could only buy drinks there, so I regretted not buying freshly fried andagi at the product hall at Sefa Utaki.

Lastly, the tour guide only checked the number of participants and didn't share any folk songs or stories about Okinawa. If you don't have overly high expectations, I think it's a convenient tour for a quick sightseeing experience.

出張最終日に飛行機の時刻を調節して参加しました。
県民広場集合、那覇空港下車。予定通りの行程でした。

乗り合いバスにグループ毎の座席表が張り出されて乗車します。とてもゆったりした配置で1人参加でしたが隣は空席でした。

初めての参加だったので時間配分が分からず斎場御獄を駆け足で見学してしまったので参考まで記載します。
ガイドなし（別途料金で現地手配可）、時間がかからず見学できるのでゆっくり回っても物産館で買い物したり、物産館裏のフォトスポットで写真撮影したりとゆっくり過ごせます。

次に向かうガンガラーの谷に行く途中にみーばるビーチがあるので選択した方がここで離団します。
最終目的地のガンガラーの谷とおきなわワールドは駐車場をはさんで所在しているので、同じグループで行き先が別れても集合時刻に戻れば同じバスで帰路につくことになります。

ガンガラーの谷はカフェスペースの舞台でオリエンテーションを聞いた後、さんぴん茶のボトルを受け取ってガイドとツアーに出かけます。陸路のジャングルクルーズのような印象を持ちました。
途中、ガイドさんが手持ちのスマホ等で写真撮影をしてくださる時間があるので1人参加でも見映えする写真を持ち帰ることができます（出口で販売、のシステムではありません）。

ツアー終了後、駐車場の傍で解散になりますが、売店やカフェは無く、販売機とベンチ程度のスペースがあるだけです。
お昼過ぎでお腹が空いていてもここではドリンクしか買えないので斎場御獄の物産館で揚げたてアンダギーを買わなかったことを悔やみました。

最後に、添乗員さんは人数確認程度しか行わず、民謡とか、沖縄のお話の類は一切ありませんでした。
過度に期待しなければサクッと観光するのに便利なツアーだと思います。

When searching for tours, I wrote this as a reference for those who might be concerned, as I saw in past experiences that there were no restroom breaks for three hours on the way back. I was worried about that when choosing a tour. I'm glad to hear that the experiences shared in the past have been communicated to the tour company!

The tour was quite hectic but very enjoyable. The Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium involves quite a bit of walking, so it might be tough for those who are not used to exercising. I think everyone has covered the details of the tour, so I'll skip that. For those going during the season starting in December, the maximum temperature of 17 degrees Celsius and minimum of 15 degrees feels quite cold. Especially at the places visited during the tour, the sea breeze is strong and it can be very chilly, so winter clothing is definitely appropriate. On International Street, everyone was dressed for winter; there were no people in short-sleeved T-shirts or light clothing like long-sleeved T-shirts with hoodies.

ツアー探しの時に、過去の体験談で帰りの３時間トイレ休憩がなかったとあったので迷われる方がいれば参考にと思い書きました。
ツアー選びの時に私はそこが大丈夫か！？っと気になったので。
過去の書いてくださった体験談がツアーの主催会社に伝わったようでなによりです！！

ツアーは、バタバタしてますがとても楽しめました。美ら海水族館はけっこう歩くので運動不足の人はしんどいかも。
ツアーの内容については皆さん書かれていると思うので省くとして、１２月からの季節に行く方の参考に・・・・、沖縄の最高気温１７度、最低15度は体感では寒いです。特にツアーでまわるところは海風が強くすごく寒く真冬の服装で問題ないです。国際通りなども、皆冬の服装で半袖TシャツやロンTにパーカーなどといった薄着の人はいませんでした。

I had visited the Churaumi Aquarium multiple times, so this time I wandered around the surrounding facilities. I enjoyed the planetarium and the rare tropical plants. Personally, I wish I had more time to spend at American Village.

美ら海水族館は何度も訪れていたので今回は周辺の施設をウロウロ見て回りました。プラネタリウムや熱帯の珍しい草花を堪能させて頂きました。
個人的にはアメリカンビレッジの滞在時間がもっとあったらいいなぁと思ってます。

We gathered at the bus stop in front of the Southwest Tourist Hotel, but there was no place for the bus to stop in front of the hotel. Instead, there was a space under the Monorail Makishi Station where one bus could park, and that’s where the tour bus was waiting for us.

At the Churaumi Aquarium, there were times when events overlapped, and the dolphin show coincided with the feeding time for the whale sharks. We prioritized the whale shark feeding and were thrilled to see Jinta, who is 29 years old, eating almost vertically.

私達は南西観光ホテル前のバス停での集合でしたが、ホテル前にはバスが停まれる場所は無く、モノレール牧志駅下の道にバスが一台停車出来るスペースが有り、そこでツアーバスは待っていてくれました。
美ら水族館では、イベントの時間が重なる事があり、イルカのショーとジンベイザメの餌やり時間が重なっていました。私達はジンベイザメの餌やりを優先し、29歳のジンタ君がほぼ垂直で餌を食べる姿を見れて感激でした

Since it was a bus tour, the stay at each location was somewhat short, but for someone like me who is not good at driving, the bus tour was very helpful. The bus guide's way of speaking was polite and cheerful, and it was really nice.

バスツアーなので
各所滞在時間がやや短いものの
車の運転が苦手な私にとっては
バスツアーはありがたかったです。
バスガイドさんの話し方は丁寧で朗らかで、とてもよかったです(⁠・⁠∀⁠・⁠)

I signed up for this tour because there was no one to drive the car. It was great to be able to quickly visit famous tourist spots. I also appreciated that it was all free time instead of group activities. If I had to be picky, since we went to Kouri Island, it would have been perfect if we could have also visited Heart Rock.

車を運転できる人がいなかったので、このツアーに申し込みました。
有名な観光地をサクッと観光できて良かったです。
団体行動ではなく、すべて自由行動なのも良かったです。
欲を言えば、せっかく古宇利島に行ったのでハートロックも行けたら文句なしでした。

Just going to the Churaumi Aquarium costs 5,000 yen round trip by bus (3,000 yen with a discount ticket) plus the entrance fee of 1,750 yen. Additionally, you can visit Kouri Island, Manzamo, and American Village all in one day, making it a great value. I highly recommend it. I also made friends with people from various countries while sharing rides.

美ら海水族館に行くだけでも、路線バスなら往復5000円【割引切符でも3000円】+美ら海水族館入場料金1750円
更に古宇利島、万座毛、アメリカンビレッジ迄1日で周遊でき、コスパが最高にいいので、ぜひお勧めします。いろんな国々の方々との相乗りで友達も出来ました。

I originally planned to stay at a hotel in the north, so I was able to reach my final destination while enjoying a bus tour. It's a bit disappointing that the weather turned bad along the way, but I’m glad I participated as both the tour guide and the driver were kind!

もともと北の方のホテルに泊まる予定だったので、バスツアーで遊びながら最終目的地に到達することが出来ました。途中で天気崩れたのが少し残念ですが、ツアーガイドさんや運転手の方も優しく参加して良かったです♪

Everything are good , recommence , resonable price

Every is good, bus and escort guide very nice ...all spot arrive and depart in time ...good service

There was a lot to see, but the bus ride back from Churaumi Aquarium to Naha City took three hours, and there were no bathroom breaks during that time. Even in November, the air conditioning was on, so not being able to go to the bathroom for three hours could be quite tough. Other than that, it was good.

内容が沢山でしたが、美ら海水族館から那覇市内までの帰りのバスが3時間かかり、その間トイレ休憩が全くありませんでした。11月でも冷房がついてるため、3時間トイレに行いけないのは、とても辛いかも。それ以外は良かったです

The guide's explanations were helpful, but I got a bit mixed up with other tour groups at Saijo Ontake, so I would have appreciated it if someone could have accompanied me on the way back. I was glad to receive a warning about the poor footing in advance.

ガイドさんの説明もためになりましたが、斎城御嶽では他のツアーの方と混ざり少し迷ってしまったので、帰り道など共に来て案内してほしかったです。足場が悪い等は事前に注意を受けれてよかったです。

Although the weather was looking ominous due to the approaching typhoon, the rain stopped when we arrived, and we were able to take memorable photos.

台風が近付いているという事で　雲行きの怪しい中の観光でしたが　到着すると雨が上がり思い出の写真も撮れました

I enjoyed watching the performance while the food was being seasoned. It was a great memory for my friend, as we got to enjoy not only the steak but also Okinawan vegetables like purple sweet potatoes and papaya. I'm glad we chose the dinner option.

調理される方が味付けされる時のパフォーマンスが見ていて楽しかったです。ステーキだけでなく紅芋やパパイヤなど沖縄の野菜もいただけてよい思い出になったと友人に喜ばれました。ディナー付きを選んでよかったです。

I'm really glad I was able to visit the spots I wanted on my third tour. Although time was a bit tight, I got to see the Eisa show at Ryukyu Village, and I was able to buy a few things I wanted at Okashi Goten. What satisfied me the most on this tour were Manzamo and the beach at Banta Cafe. Both had amazing views, and the sunset at Banta Cafe was particularly moving. Next time I come to Okinawa, I want to visit Banta Cafe again.

3回目のツアー参加で行きたいスポットに行けたのが本当によかった。時間は少し惜しかったが琉球村ではエイサーショーを見れ、御菓子御殿では欲しいものもそこそこ買えた。このツアーで満足したのは、万座毛とバンタカフェのビーチだった。どちらも景色が最高だったし、特にバンタカフェのサンセットはとても感動的だった。
次に沖縄に来る際はまた、バンタカフェに行きたい。

I was very satisfied with the efficient tour of the sightseeing spots in the Chubu region. The guide was very talkative and sang beautifully, making the atmosphere in the vehicle lively!

中部の観光スポットを効率的に巡ることができ大満足です。ガイドさんがお喋り上手な方で、素敵なお声で歌も歌ってくださり車内は大盛り上がりでした！

I participated in the course that includes the World Heritage Site "Sefa Utaki" and the "Ganggala Valley." This course is perfect for those who find it difficult to visit on their own, as using public buses can be quite challenging. I recommend going on a weekday. The reason is that on the way to Sefa Utaki, you pass by the Costco that opened in August 2024, and it seems that traffic is terrible on weekends. You definitely want to avoid the frustration of traffic when heading to a sacred place. So, weekdays are the best choice.

<Sefa Utaki>
I felt that the time spent at Sefa Utaki might be short, but the various points within the sacred site are more compact than I imagined, making it just right. Since it is a sacred place, especially for those visiting in groups, it’s best to refrain from being too loud and to keep conversations to a minimum. The view from the observation deck called "Bridge of Happiness," located behind the building where you purchase tickets, is also spectacular, so be sure to stop by.

<Ganggala Valley>
Since I visited Ganggala Valley without any prior knowledge, it turned out to be an experience that surpassed Sefa Utaki. With explanations from a specialized guide, there are stops at key points, so even those who might find it difficult to walk continuously can participate with ease. After receiving a brief lecture in the cave at the entrance of the valley and getting a water bottle, we finally set off. It was a precious time to reflect on the distant past, surrounded by stalactites, rivers, and almost untouched trees, in a place where the Port of Nakijin people once lived. The guide was also quite handsome, making it a fun and meaningful tour.

<Tour Guide K>
The talk during the bus ride was wonderful, and the song "Shimabito nu Takara" that he sang at the end of the tour was warm and heartfelt. It was fun to join in with the "Iyasaasa" call-and-response.

I would love to use this service again when I visit Okinawa. Thank you very much.

<Bonus>
The view from the Nirai Kanai Bridge is breathtaking. It would be a shame to doze off on the bus to your destination, so please enjoy the scenery from the window.

世界文化遺産「斎場御獄」＋ ガンガラーの谷 のコースに参加しました。
自力で訪問するのはシンドイなぁ、路線バスの利用はハードル高い。という方々にうってつけのコースです。
参加されるなら、平日をおススメします。
なぜなら、斎場御獄へ向かう途中、2024年8月にオープンしたコストコの傍を通るため、週末は渋滞が酷いようです。
聖なる場所へ向かう途中、渋滞のイライラは避けたいですよね。
ということで、平日がおススメです。

＜斎場御獄＞
斎場御獄での見学時間は、短いかもしれないと感じましたが、御嶽内の各ポイントは想像よりコンパクトにまとまっているので、丁度よかったです。
くれぐれも、聖なる場所なので（グループで行かれる方々は特に）はしゃぎ過ぎないよう、おしゃべりも控えめにした方が良いでしょう。
入場券を購入する建物の裏にある「幸せの架け橋」と呼ばれる展望台からの眺めも絶景なので、ぜひ立ち寄ってください。

＜ガンガラーの谷＞
ガンガラーの谷は、予備知識なく訪れたこともあり、斎場御獄を凌駕する体験になりました。
専門のガイドさんの説明を受けながら、要所要所では立ち止まるので、ずーっと歩きっぱなしは無理。という方でも、安心して参加できると思います。
谷の入り口の洞窟で、簡単なレクチャーを受け、お茶の水筒を受け取ったらいよいよ出発です。
鍾乳石や川、ほぼ手付かずの木々、港川人が暮らしていた場所…遥か彼方の古代へ思いを馳せる、貴重な時間になりました。
ガイドさんのイケメン指数も高く、楽しく意義あるツアーでした。

＜ツアーの案内人・Kさん＞
バス内でのトークも素晴らしく、ツアー終わりの車内で歌ってくださった「島人ぬ宝」は、温かみがあり心に染み入るものでした。
♪イヤサッサ　の合いの手を入れるのが楽しかったです。

また沖縄に行く際は、利用したいと思います、ありがとうございました。

＜おまけ＞
ニライ・カナイ橋からの眺望は絶景です。
目的地までバス車内でうたた寝するのは、非常にもったいないので、車窓からの景色も楽しんでください。