All Reviews for Bus Tours

This time, I wanted to travel to Okinawa without renting a car, so I booked a bus tour. The stay times at each location were somewhat long or short, making it difficult to spend time as I wished, but it was nice to not have to worry about traffic during the travel time.

今回はレンタカーを借りずに沖縄旅行に行きたくて、バスツアーを予約しました。
それぞれの場所での滞在時間が、微妙に長かったり、短かったりで、思うように時間を過ごすのが難しかったですが、移動時間は渋滞等を気にせずに過ごせたのは良かったです。

I was able to cover the main tourist spots compactly and enjoy a full day. I thought it was a great experience for my first trip to Okinawa. The time allocation was just right, and I was able to spend the day without feeling rushed. I boarded in Naha, but there were several designated pick-up and drop-off locations (hotels) along the way, and we got off at a hotel in between. It was helpful that we could get around without renting a car. Additionally, the guide's explanations were detailed, and I gained a lot of interesting tidbits. Thank you very much.

主要な観光地をコンパクトに網羅して、1日楽しむことが出来ました。初めての沖縄旅行にとても良いと思いました。時間配分も適度で、時間に追われることなく過ごせました。那覇から乗車しましたが、途中いくつか乗降設定場所（ホテル）があり、我が家は途中のホテルで下車しました。レンタカーを借りなくても移動でき、助かりました。またガイドさんの説明が詳しく、豆知識が増えました。ありがとうございました。

I appreciated that the tour took me to places I wanted to visit. It was great to see both new locations and places I had been to in the past after a long time, especially with such nice weather. The male tour guide had a very kind way of speaking and remained calm no matter what happened, which left a very good impression. More than half of the tour participants were from overseas, and as mentioned in other reviews, some people were late returning to the meeting point, casually laughing and walking back to the bus, and even brought soft serve ice cream back despite the no food or drink rule on the bus. I think if someone is easily irritated by such laxity with time, a sightseeing tour might not be suitable for them. Personally, I enjoyed the tour until the end thanks to the tour guide's kind support, which helped cover for those issues. I would like to participate in other tours as well.

ツアーなら行きたい場所に連れて行ってもらえるのが良かった。初めての場所や昔行った事のある場所も久々に観に行けて天気もよくて楽しかったです。添乗員の男性もとても優しい話し方で何があっても落ち着いた対応でとても好印象でした。ツアー客の半分以上は海外の方でしたが、他の口コミにもありましたがやはり集合時間に帰ってこないで普通に笑って歩いてバスに戻ってきていて車内での飲食不可でもソフトクリーム持って帰ってきたりと時間にルーズな事にいちいちイラついてしまう人には観光ツアーは不向きかと思いました。個人的にはそれをカバーしてくれるだけと添乗員さんの優しい対応があったので最後まで楽しめました。また他のツアーにも参加してみたいです

I participated in this tour from the main island that includes a visit to Gyokusendo Cave on my first trip to Okinawa, which is my current obsession with cave exploration. I felt that the thin, vertically aligned stalactites were particularly distinctive, and I’m becoming even more hooked on caves. Thank you! I’ll be back ❤️‍

マイブームの鍾乳洞巡り、
初めての沖縄に　玉泉洞見学のあるこのツアーに本島から参加しました！
細く上下に連なる鍾乳石が特徴だと感じ、益々鍾乳洞沼にハマりそです。
ありがとう！また来ます❤️‍

On the 28th, the Churaumi Aquarium had the best weather along with Manzamo in Onna Village, especially compared to the rain today, the 29th.

28日のちゅらうみ海洋水族館は、恩納村の万座毛ともども天気は最高でした、今日29日の雨に比べればですか。

I didn't have the confidence to drive a car on my own, so I joined this tour where I could be taken around to various places in one day. Although it takes up a whole day, I was satisfied because I was able to cover a lot of points in Okinawa little by little. I think it's perfect for a first-time visit to Okinawa.

自力で車を運転する自信がなかったので、1日で色々連れて行ってもらえるこちらのツアーに参加しました。丸1日は拘束されるけれど、少しずつ沖縄のポイント網羅できたので満足です。初めての沖縄にはもってこいだと思いました。

I participated without high expectations due to the heavy rain forecast from the previous day. Since it’s a famous tourist spot, there were many inbound visitors, creating an atmosphere that felt almost like traveling abroad, even on the bus.

I thought there might be some changes due to the bad weather, but thankfully, we were able to visit all the planned attractions as scheduled. The Churaumi Aquarium was bustling with a large number of tourists despite the rain.

I had heard that the blue sea of Kouri Island and the single road were wonderful, so it was disappointing to experience heavy rain. However, it was a relief that they made arrangements so we could see well from the bus.

At Manzamo, the rain lightened up, allowing us to take our time for photos. The long drive of nearly 12 hours was impressive, and the driver (a female driver from the Cerulean Blue Bus) showed no signs of fatigue. I made sure to express my gratitude on the way back.

前日から大雨の天気予報で期待せずに参加しました。有名な観光地なのでインバウンド客も多く、車中でもまるで海外旅行？と思うくらいの雰囲気でした。
悪天候で一部変更もありかな？と思っていましたが、お蔭様でどこも予定通りに観光できました。「美ら海水族館」は、雨にも関らず大変大勢の観光客で賑わっていました。
古利島の海のブルーと一本道が素晴らしいと聞いていただけに、大雨で残念でした。車中からもよく見えるように配慮してくださったのが救いでした。
万座毛では雨の小降りになり、ゆっくり写真撮影などもできました。
ほぼ12時間ほどの長い運転にドライバーさん（セルリアンブルーバスの女性運転手）が、疲れも見せない印象が良かったです。帰りには、キッチリお礼を申しました。

I love Japanese history, but I didn't have much knowledge about the history of the Ryukyu Kingdom. The "Seifa Utaki" I visited this time reminded me of the "Cave of the Ferns" on Kauai Island in Hawaii, which is a sacred place of the Hawaiian dynasty. I also realized the commonality of valuing nature in Polynesian culture, which furthered my learning.
I was also impressed by "Gyokusendo," which is an artistic work built upon a long accumulation of history. The greatness of nature is truly remarkable. It's also interesting that each formation has its own name.

日本の歴史は好きですが、琉球王国の歴史についてはあまり知識がありませんでした。この度訪れた「斎場御獄（セーファーウタキ）」は、ハワイ州カウアイ島の「シダの洞窟」（ハワイ王朝の神聖な場所）を想い出させるものがありました。ポリネシア文化の自然を大切に信仰する共通点も判り、更に勉強になりました。
また「玉泉洞」については、長い歴史の蓄積が築きあげた芸術作品であることに感動しました。自然の凄さですね。それに個々にネーミングしているのも、興味深いですね。

It was pouring rain from the morning, and the guide didn't show up at the meeting point, which was frustrating. I finally spotted the guide a bit away from the designated area and was able to board the vehicle.

Due to the bad weather, Sefa Utaki was closed. We checked it out through video footage and headed to Okinawa World.

It was tough in the rain, but I was satisfied after seeing the limestone caves and the Eisa dance. I felt that travel really depends on the weather.

朝から雨がザーザー降り、待ち合わせ場所にガイドさんが来ず、イライラ。所定の場所から離れた所でガイドさんを発見。ようやく乗車できました。
悪天候で斎場御嶽はクローズ。ビデオ映像で確認して、おきなわワールドへ。
雨の中大変でしたが、鍾乳洞やエイサー踊りを見て、満足しました。
旅行は天気次第と感じました。

I had mostly only come for work, but on this tour, I was able to learn a bit about Okinawa. It was nice to hear the guide's stories after such a long time.

ほとんど仕事でしか来たことがなかったが、このツアーで、少し沖縄を知ることが出来ました。久しぶりに聞くガイドさんの話も良かった。

If you go alone, planning can be quite challenging, but you can visit all the places. Lunch is on your own, but it was nice to be able to bring food on the bus. The guide was very knowledgeable, and I was never bored during the journey. It's best to pay attention to the scenery of the bridge you pass while moving to Kouri Island.

1人で全て行くとなると計画が大変になるところを全部回れます。
お昼ご飯は各自になりますが、バスに持ち込んで食べられるのはありがたかったです。
ガイドさんの知識も豊富で、移動中も全く退屈しませんでした。
古宇利島への移動中に通る橋の景色はよく見ていたほうが良いです。

No driving! No getting lost! The guide's stories were very informative. The timing was perfect, making it easy to plan the rest of the day.

運転なし！道に迷うこともなし！
ガイドさんのお話しもとても勉強になりました。
時間もピッタリで、その後の予定が立てやすいです。

This trip is very interesting; we could spend a bit more time at the aquarium. Next time, I want to participate in other Okinawa itineraries, such as going out to the sea or diving...

今回の旅行はとても面白いです、水族館はもう少し時間を残すことができます。次回は海に出たりダイビングしたりするなど、他の沖縄の旅程に参加したい⋯⋯⋯⋯

I was planning to wrap up my last day in Okinawa with a tour and then head straight to the airport, but… I was told that since it was the first day of a three-day weekend and a festival, I might not be able to return on time, which was concerning. However, they offered various consultations and gave me advice.

In the end, I decided to leave the tour at the last sightseeing spot, the Churaumi Aquarium, and took a shuttle bus to the airport, successfully finishing my trip!

Even though I had to get off partway, it turned out to be a very enjoyable time. Thank you so much!!

沖縄最終日をツアーで締めくくり、そのまま飛行機で帰る予定でしたが…
その日は三連休初日とお祭りが重なってるので時間通りに帰ってこれないかもしれないと言われ困っていると、いろいろ相談に乗ってくれ、アドバイスもしてくれました。
結局、最後の見学地の美ら海水族館でツアーを離脱しシャトルバスで空港まで行き、無事に旅行を終わらせることができました!

途中で降りることになってしまいましたが、とても楽しい時間になりました。
本当にありがとうございました!!

The tour had a lot of great activities! The guide was really excellent! I had a wonderful time!

盛りだくさんのツアー内容でとても良かったです！
添乗員さんのガイドも凄く良かったです！
とても楽しめました！

I was a bit worried that the morning tour on the last day would be rushed, but I ended up having a very fulfilling time at the end of my trip. Both Sefa Utaki and the Gangala Valley were mystical and felt like I had entered another world, so I'm glad I went. At Sefa Utaki, I also visited Chinen Cape early on, and the sea was very beautiful and refreshing. In the Gangala Valley, I had a great experience walking together with a specialized guide who provided explanations. On the bus, the guide gave various explanations about the sightseeing spots and the routes we took, which made it fun and helped me learn about Okinawa.

最終日の午前ツアーで慌ただしくなっちゃうかなぁと思いましたが、旅の最後にとても充実した時間を過ごせました。
斎場御嶽もガンガラーの谷も神秘的で別世界に来たようで行ってよかったです。
斎場御嶽では早めにまわり知念岬もみてきましたが海がとてもきれいで気持ちよかったです。
ガンガラーの谷では専門ガイドさんと説明を受けながら一緒に歩き良い体験ができました。
バスの中ではガイドさんが見学箇所や通る道で色々な説明をしてくれて沖縄の事がわかり楽しかったです。

I'm glad I was able to efficiently visit the tourist spots in Okinawa. It felt a bit rushed, but I suppose that's to be expected with limited time. The main attraction, the Churaumi Aquarium, was especially great. Both the guide and the driver were very nice people.

沖縄の観光地を効率よく回れたので良かったです。
多少あわただしい感じはしましたが限られた時間で
まわるのでしょうがないと思います。
メインの美ら海水族館は特に良かったです。
ガイドさんも運転手さんもとてもいい人でした。

This quality at this price is quite wonderful✨
I was able to enjoy a fantastic dance performance for the first time during dinner.
Thanks to this, I was able to fully enjoy Okinawa(^^)

この値段でこのクオリティ
なかなか素晴らしい✨
夕食もうらしまで、素晴らしい舞踊を
はじめてみさせていただきました。
おかげさまで

沖縄満喫出来ました(^^)

It was an unusually record-breaking heavy rain on the day, but I enjoyed the guidance inside the car. Due to the heavy rain, I couldn't fully enjoy the stops, but the guide and driver were considerate. I think the tour content was good.

Since the stay time was short, if there are people who don't keep to the schedule, it can throw off the plans.

当日は異例の記録的豪雨でしたが、車内での案内が楽しめました。豪雨で、立ち寄り処では十分に楽しめませんでしたが、ガイドさん運転手さんの気遣いがありました。ツアーの内容は良いと思います。

滞在時間が短いので、時間を守らない人がいると、予定がずれてきます。

Most of the participants were from overseas. The Japanese participants returned to the bus on time, but I was surprised by the laxity of the overseas participants regarding time. As a result, the departure times from various locations were delayed, which gradually reduced our time to explore, and that was disappointing. I think the time to look around American Village was short.

The guide was from overseas and spoke broken Japanese, but they were very polite in assisting the customers, which was great.

ほとんどが海外の方でした。
日本人参加者の方たちは
時間通りバスに戻ってきてるが
海外の方たちの時間のルーズさには
びっくりしました。
そのため各地出発時間が遅くなり
見回る時間が少しずつ削られていくのが
残念でした。
アメリカンビレッジを見回る時間が
短いと思います。

ガイドさんは海外の方で
片言でしたが
丁寧にお客様に対応していて◎です。

I always go to Okinawa, but this was my first time using a bus tour (^o^) The driver and the guide were very warm and always checked in with us, which made me feel secure participating in the tour. The guide was very kind, had a great personality, and was cheerful, which was wonderful! We visited the Churaumi Aquarium, Manzamo, Ryukyu Village, and Okashi Goten, finishing at Banta Cafe. If I had driven myself, I would have surely gotten tired from driving, but it was so relaxing to be gently swayed by the bus, and the time flew by. The Okinawan music during the ride was soothing and truly pleasant. Although the time was limited, I was very satisfied. My friends and I are already talking about wanting to use this service again next time! There are so many courses available, and I’m looking forward to the next one. Thank you for this time! I appreciate it and look forward to next time☆

沖縄にいつも行きますが、バスツアーは初めての利用でした(^o^)運転手さんとガイドさんがとっても温かくいつも声掛けして頂き安心してツアーに参加できました。ガイドさんはとても優しくお人柄が良くて明るい方で良かったです!美ら海水族館に万座毛、琉球村に御菓子御殿、締めはバンタカフェと自分で車移動だときっと運転疲れしてダウンしちゃいますが、ゆったりとバスに揺られてあっという間でした。移動中の沖縄音楽も癒やされて本当に心地良かったです。確かに時間は限られていますが十分満足でした。友達と次回また利用したいね〜と話しています!コースもたくさんあるし次回も楽しみにしています。今回はありがとうございました!またよろしくお願いします☆

The guide's stories were very enjoyable, and they were also great at singing. The scenery was beautiful. I'm glad I participated.

ガイドさんのお話がとても楽しくて、歌もお上手でした。
景色もきれいでした。
参加して良かったです。

I visited Sefa Utaki and the Gangala Valley. The bus ride was spacious and comfortable, and the bus guide provided a lot of interesting information, which was great. The bus guide's performance of Ryukyu folk songs at the end was also wonderful. It was a tour that allowed me to fully enjoy Okinawa.

斎場御嶽とガンガラーの谷を観光しました。
移動のバスもゆったり快適で
バスガイドさんの案内もとても色々教えていただき良かったです。
最後のバスガイドさんの琉球歌謡がまた良かったです。
沖縄を満喫できたツアーでした。

Unfortunately, it was rainy at Kouri Island and Manzamo, which was a bit disappointing. However, Manzamo really looked like an elephant's trunk, and it was interesting. The best part was American Village. It felt like experiencing a foreign atmosphere, and it was really great. The buildings were wonderful, like a different world.

Choosing the dinner plan with Sam's Steak was a good decision. They cooked the steak right in front of us, and it came with a performance, which was fun.

It became a great memory.

小宇利島と万座毛はあいにくの雨で、少し残念でした。でも万座毛は本当にゾウさんのお鼻にそっくりで、面白かったです。1番良かったのがアメリカンビレッジです。雰囲気が異国にいるみたいに体験できて凄く良かったです。別世界みたいで建物が凄く素敵でした。
サムズステーキの夕食付きプランを選んだのが良かったです。目の前でステーキを焼いてくれて、それもパフォーマンスつきで、面白かったです。
良い思い出になりました。

In the middle of the typhoon, it was just windy, but suddenly there was heavy rain. Everyone didn't have an umbrella, but fortunately, there was an umbrella that was scheduled to be disposed of, and they lent it to everyone. It was a lifesaver. We were about to get completely soaked. I'm glad we had a quick and efficient tour guide. We were able to visit the major spots compactly.

台風の中、風だけだったのに突然大雨が。皆さん傘がなかったのですが、たまたま処分予定の傘があったと全員に貸してくれました。助かったです。ずぶ濡れになるところでしたしね。キビキビした添乗員さんで良かったです。
コンパクトにメジャーどころを回れました。

I participated in the course at Saijō-ōgū and the Gangala Valley.
1. I was interested in visiting a place I had never been before.
2. Coincidentally, my accommodation was at a pickup location, and most importantly, I could be taken to the airport, which gave me peace of mind for managing my schedule since I planned to return on an afternoon flight.
3. Reservations were possible until the day before, making it easy to plan around the weather.
4. Since it was a guided tour, I thought I could learn about Okinawa while on the bus.
For these reasons, I chose this tour.

Unfortunately, when we arrived at Saijō-ōgū, it was pouring rain, so our group with small children decided to skip entering and instead watched a video at the museum, did some shopping, and enjoyed the view from the cape (the four-star rating is solely due to the unfortunate weather).
At Gangala Valley, the guide provided an interesting experience. They prepared cold barley tea and insect repellent spray for those who wanted it before departure, and they considered the walking pace, allowing my five-year-old and my son and daughter-in-law, who were carrying a one-year-old, to participate.
On the bus, the guide shared various stories about Okinawa, which helped us learn more about the area.

It was a tour that I felt glad to have participated in.

P.S. I was lucky to be able to pass through the Nirai Kanai Bridge this time, as it was a place I wanted to see.

斉場御獄とガンガラーの谷コースに参加しました。
1、行ったことのない場所で興味があった。
2、たまたま宿泊先が迎えのピックアップ場所に該当していたこと。そして、何より、空港まで送ってもらえるため、当日の午後便で帰る予定の者には、スケジュール管理をおまかせできる安心感。
3、予約が前日まで、可能であったため、天気を考えながら、前日までのスケジュールもくみやすかった。
4、ガイドさんつきのツアーなので、バスの中等で、沖縄について知ることができると思った。
以上の理由から、選択しました。


あいにく、斎場御獄についた時、ひどいどしゃ降りであったため、小さい子どもがいる私たちグループは、入るのをあきらめ、資料館でのビデオ鑑賞、お買い物、岬見物にとどめました(評価の星４つは、あくまで、お天気が不運にも残念だっためです)。
ガンガラーの谷は、そこのガイドさんが案内してくださり、とても、興味深いものでした。冷たい麦茶の水筒、出発前の希望者への虫よけスプレーなど、準備してくださっており、歩くペースも配慮され、５歳の子どもも、１歳児を抱っこした状態の息子夫婦も参加できました。
バスの中では、ガイドさんが、色々な沖縄のお話をしてくださり、沖縄について知ることができました。

参加してよかった、と、思えるツアーでした。

追伸、ニライカナイ橋を今回は？、通ってもらえたため、見たかった場所だったので、ラッキーでした。

The shuttle service to the hotel and the tour that took us around various places was excellent! We participated with four people, including elementary school and preschool children, and I was grateful that they arranged our seats together. The time spent at each sightseeing spot wasn't as long as it would be on an individual trip, but we had plenty of fun and were very satisfied. Although lunch wasn't included, the guide mentioned that we could eat on the bus, so we were able to buy snacks and eat while traveling. The guide's stories were engaging, and we had a very meaningful day. I highly recommend it!

ホテルまで送迎があり、色々と連れて行ってくれるツアーはとても良かったです！
小学生と未就学児の４人での参加でしたが、席も並びにしてくれていて有り難かったです。
それぞれの観光地は個人旅行と違って滞在時間は長くはありませんが、じゅうぶん楽しめて大満足でした。昼食はついていませんが、バスで食べてOKとガイドさんからお話があったのでちょこちょこ買って移動中に済ませることができました。
ガイドさんのお話も飽きることなく、とても有意義な１日を過ごせました。おすすめです!

The announcements were made efficiently and thoroughly, allowing us to enjoy sightseeing smoothly at each stop. However, the itinerary was packed and had a tight schedule, so everything felt a bit rushed. It was sufficient as a highlights overview.

準備万端で手際良くアナウンスしてくださったので、どの立ち寄り場所でもスムーズに観光することができました。
ただ企画自体が盛りだくさんでタイトなスケジュールだったので、どこの観光も忙しかった…
様子見ダイジェストとしては十分でした。

I highly recommend this for those visiting Okinawa for the first time! There were certainly moments when time felt short, but it didn't mean I couldn't enjoy myself, and I thought it would be nice to revisit places that caught my interest. The guide was also very kind and took photos for us. I'm glad I participated!

はじめて沖縄に行く方にとってもおすすめです！確かに時間は短く感じる場面もありましたが、楽しめない訳では無く、気になった場所には再度行くのも良いなと思いました。ガイドさんもとても親切な方で、写真なども撮っていただきました。参加して良かったです！

I spent a long time at the Churaumi Aquarium, and I can't forget the sparkling sea of Kouri Island. The tour guide and the driver were very pleasant, and the bus was comfortable, with good air conditioning. It was a wonderful tour. Thank you very much.

美ら海水族館での時間も長くて、古宇利島のキラキラした海が忘れらません。添乗員の方　運転手さん　とても感じの良い方たちでバスも快適な大型バス　クーラーもきいていて気持ちの良いツアーでした。ありがとうございました。