All Reviews for Bus Tours

I was very satisfied with the one-day tour for 5,500 yen, both in terms of price and time savings. Moreover, both the guide and the driver were pleasant, making for a comfortable experience. The guide's sanshin performance and singing (with sign language included) were delightful, and they also encouraged us to do some exercises in the vehicle, which kept us from getting bored without being pushy. I truly felt this was what hospitality is all about. The guide's hospitality was outstanding.

55００円で一日観光はお値段的にも時間的にも節約できて大変満足です。しかも、ガイドさんもドライバーさんも感じよく快適に過ごせました。ガイドさんのさんしん・歌（しかも手話付）はちょっとしたもので、また、車内での体操も勧めてくれて退屈することなく、かといって押し付けるわけでもなく、これがおもてなしなんだなと感じました。ガイドさんのおもてなしは最高でした

It was a 3-night, 4-day trip during the first half of Golden Week. I was late in making the reservation for a rental car, and it was already impossible to rent one anywhere, but I found this tour and everyone in the family had a great time without a car! 😊

GW前半で3泊4日の旅行でした。レンタカーの予約手配がおそくなり、もうどこも借りられない状態でしたが、こちらのツアーを見つけて、車なしで家族全員が楽しめました＼(^o^)／

Since I had some time until my flight on the last day of my trip, I joined this tour. It was very convenient as I could get on and off near the hotel where I was staying. The bus guide provided detailed explanations about the spots we visited, which was very informative.

旅行最終日のフライトまで時間があったので、こちらのツアーに参加しました。
宿泊していたホテルの近くから乗降車でき、とても便利でした。
車内ではバスガイドの方が、まわるスポットについて詳しく説明してくださりとても勉強になりました。

It was great for those without a car to be able to visit popular tourist spots for this price! I was also happy to see more people than I expected!

I was surprised to find out that the admission fees for each facility were not included, but I guess that's how it is (laughs). It was free to enter or not, and since I had visited the Peace Memorial Park before, I spent time chatting with the souvenir shop lady nearby!

On the way to the airport, I asked the guide if we could stop at the outlet and Chura-san Beach, and they kindly agreed (maybe there was enough time?). Even though it caused some inconvenience to others, I was able to get off along the way! There were others who wanted to stop as well, so it might be good to incorporate that into the tour...?

There is a shuttle bus from the outlet park to the airport, so it was easy on the way back! Thank you for turning my free time on the last day into a fun and fulfilling experience!

車がない人には、この金額で人気の観光名所を回れるのはとても良かったです！
1人の人も思ったよりいたのも嬉しかった！

ただ各施設の入場料も込みだと勘違いしており驚きましたがまあそうでしょうでしょうね（笑）施設に入る入らないは自由でひめゆりの塔は以前にも伺ったことがあったので周りにあるおみやげやさんのおばちゃんとずっと話してました！
そこから空港に向かうのですが、途中にアウトレットと美らさんビーチがあるのでガイドさんに降ろしてもらえないかお願いした所快くOK頂き(時間などの余裕もあったのかな？)皆様にご迷惑をかけながらも途中下車させてもらえました！他にも降りたいという人がいらしたのでツアーの中に取り入れても良いのかも、、、？
アウトレットパークからは連絡バスが空港まで出てるので帰りも楽チンでした！
最終日の空いた時間を楽しい充実した時間に変えていただきありがとうございました！

I had planned to go to a remote island, but due to the rain forecast the day before, I changed my plans and booked this tour the day before. I was relieved to see that there were several people participating alone as well.

At Sefa Utaki, the ground was a bit uncertain due to the rain from the previous day, but it was not a problem. The guide's thorough explanations were very educational.

Along the way, we had the option to choose between Okinawa World or Shinbaru Beach. I chose the beach. We had about an hour and a half, and I was able to ride a glass-bottom boat and then take a break at a café.

I had a very fulfilling time. Thank you very much.

離島に行く予定でしたが、前日の天気予報で雨だったので 予定を変更して 前日にこちらのツアーを申し込みました。
ひとりで参加している方も数名いて安心しました。
斎場御嶽は前日の雨で足元が不安でしたが、問題なかったです。
ガイドさんの丁寧な説明でとても勉強になりました。
途中、おきなわワールドか新原ビーチの選択ができました。わたしはビーチを選択しました。１時間半くらい時間がありグラスボートに乗ってからカフェでひと休みすることも出来ました。
とても充実した時間を過ごす事が出来ました。
ありがとうございました。

Overall, for 1,400 yen, being picked up nearby and having the history of Okinawa explained at three locations was a great deal. I am very satisfied.

とにかく1400円で近くまで迎えに来てくれて、三箇所周り沖縄の歴史を説明してくれるまでを考えると、かなりお得なプランでした。大満足です。

Visit to the butterfly park was surprisingly wonderful but just about 15 minutes self tour would be really a deadly rush. Sufficient time to fool around the Churaumi Aquarium after the light lunch. Thumbs up ! Pineapple park tour was related products hard sell yet a good try. The last stop was merely a stop. After all, visit to the Churaumi Aquarium alone worth the value of the whole tour.

The guide acknowledges that this is a fast-paced tour. It's perfect for those who want to see the highlights and finish sightseeing by the afternoon. I wanted to visit the Sefa Utaki, but since the public bus service was extremely limited, I joined this tour instead.

Sefa Utaki is truly a power spot. It might be a place better suited for a quiet visit alone, but since the guide provides detailed explanations, I recommend taking the tour for your first visit. The next stop, Gyokusendo Cave, can be passed through quickly, allowing time to enjoy local beer near the exit. Finally, the Himeyuri Monument is a must-visit when in Okinawa. I hope this place remains preserved.

ガイドさんも認めていますが、早回り、駆け足のツアーです。見所はしっかり回れるので午前中でなんとか観光をすませたいという方にはピッタリかと。わたしは斎場御嶽に行きたかったのですが公共のバスの本数が極端に少なかったのでこちらのツアーに参加しました。
斎場御嶽はまさにパワースポット。1人でひっそりと訪れるのが向いている場所かもしれませんが、ガイドさんが細かいことまで丁寧に説明してくださるので一度目はツアーがおすすめです。その次の玉泉洞は、少し急ぎ足で鍾乳洞を通過すれば、出口付近にある地ビールやでビールを飲む時間は確保できます。最後のひめゆりの塔は、沖縄に来たら必ず訪れるべき場所です。この場所が風化しないことを祈ります。

The weather was pleasantly warm for April, and there were a total of 17 people on the tour. Throughout the trip, I was comforted by the attentiveness of our guide, Touma. The driver, Chinen, was also very friendly, which contributed to the great atmosphere of the tour. The first stop was Kouri Island, a beach where nature still remains. Although the beach season hadn't started yet, we were able to get close to the sandy shore and feel the waters of Okinawa.

This was a return visit to the Churaumi Aquarium, but on the way, I was able to see the emerald green sea shining from the car window and take photos, which left me in awe of its beauty. The photo is of our guide in front of the entrance to the Churaumi Aquarium, and he had a very cheerful expression. Inside the vehicle, he played the sanshin and sang famous Okinawan songs (like "Asada" and "Nada Sousou"), and he shared stories about Okinawa while mimicking his grandmother's voice, providing excellent service and being a wonderful person.

I have experienced various guides and tour conductors both domestically and internationally, but those who have a genuine desire to host their guests leave a lasting impression and make the travel memories even more profound. One disappointment was that our stay at Ryukyu Village was short, and we could only see one event (a 10-minute Ryukyu dance). It would have been better if the time allocation allowed us to see at least two events. On the way back, we were able to make a stop at Makishi Park, which was not listed in the itinerary, so that was a nice bonus. I would love to participate in another tour with such wonderful staff. Thank you very much.

お天気は４月にしては暑いくらいの好天、総勢17名のツアーでした。終始ガイド・とうまさんの気配りに癒されました。ドライバーさん(知念さん)も愛想の良い方で、ツアーの雰囲気が良かったです。最初に訪れた古宇利島は未だ自然が残る海水浴場で、海開きはしていませんでしたが、砂浜まで近づいて沖縄の海を感じることができました。美ら海水族館は再訪になりますが、道中エメラルドグリーンに輝く海を車窓から見る&写真を撮ることができ、その美しさに感動しました。写真はガイドさんで美ら海水族館の入口前で記念撮影したものですが、とてもにこやかな表情で、車内では三線を引きながら沖縄の名曲(童歌・あさだ・涙そうそう等)を歌ってくれたり、出身地のおばあの声を真似して沖縄の話をしてくれたり、サービス満点で素敵な方でした。国内外でいろいろなガイドさん・添乗員さんの接客を経験していますが、やはりお客様をもてなす気持ちがある方は印象に残り、旅の思い出をより一層感慨深いものにしてくれると思います。残念だったのは、琉球村の滞在時間が短くて、イベントが一つ(琉球舞踊10分)しか見られなかったこと。せめて二つ位イベントが見られるように時間配分をしてくれるともっと良かったと思います。帰路、日程表に記載がない宿泊先近くの牧志公園でも途中下車できたので、それも助かりました。またこういう素敵な乗務員のツアーに参加したいと思います。ありがとうございました。

The time allocation was just right, allowing us to visit various places, and I was very satisfied with the cost of the bus tour! We spent 20 minutes on Kouri Island, which was enjoyable enough to play on the beach in April. We also had plenty of time to leisurely explore the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium! For lunch, I thought we might not have much time, but I was able to enjoy delicious taco rice while watching the fish at the aquarium! The subsequent visit to the Okashi Goten was great, with lots of snacks available, and we had 30 minutes to enjoy some tastings. Personally, I found the final stop at Ryukyu Mura to be very fun! We could see various types of traditional houses, there were cows and goats, and we could take pictures with them. The area was filled with greenery, flowers, and butterflies, making it very rich in experiences. There were also activities like painting shisa, weaving, and trying out the sanshin, which were all incredibly fun and highly recommended! The guide for this bus tour, Ms. Higa, was charming and taught us folk songs and dances, as well as performed kamishibai, so we were never bored during the travel time! I would love to participate again. Thank you!

時間配分もちょうどよく、色々まわれて、金額的にも大満足なバスツアーでした！
古宇利島は20分でしたが、4月なので足を付けて浜で遊ぶ程度には楽しかったです。美ら海水族館も自由にゆっくり回れました！お昼ごはんも、あまり時間がないのかと思ってましたが、水族館で魚を見ながらおいしいタコライスを食べることができました！その後の御菓子御殿は、たくさんのお菓子があり、30分なので試食も楽しめました。個人的には最後の琉球村が、とても楽しかったです！昔の色んな種類の民家を見ることが出来たり、牛やヤギがいて、一緒に写真を撮れたり、緑や花や蝶もたくさんでとにかく盛りだくさんでした。シーサーに色を塗ったり、機織りものをしたり、三線を体験できるコーナーなどもあり、すごく楽しかったしおすすめです！
今回のバスツアーのガイドの比嘉さんも可愛らしく、民謡や、踊りを教えてくれたり、紙芝居をしてくださったり、盛りだくさんなので、移動時間もまったく飽きることがなかったです！
また参加したいです。ありがとうございました！

I used this service on my last day in Okinawa. Although it was a short time, the guide (not a tour conductor) provided a thorough tour of the southern attractions. It was an efficient way to explore, and in the end, they even took us to the airport, making it a really great deal for the price. If I had to mention something, it's that if you spend too long in the caves at Okinawa World, you won't have enough time to leisurely explore the various experience zones and shops afterward, so be careful about that. Also, the roads around the airport can get congested, so I think it's wise to allow some extra time for your return flight.

沖縄最終日に利用しました。短時間ではありますが、南部の観光地をガイドさん（添乗員さんではなく）が丁寧なガイドをしてくださいました。効率よく回れてしかも、最終的には空港まで届けてくれるので、本当にこの値段？というくらいお得なツアーでした。しいて言えば、沖縄ワールドであまり鍾乳洞に長くいると、その後の様々な体験ゾーンやお店をゆっくり回ることができないので気を付けたほうが良いです。また、空港周辺は道が渋滞することもあるので帰路のフライト時刻には余裕をもたせておいたほうが安心だと思います。

The tour was a bit of a rush.

For the butterflies, we had to eat our Okinawa Soba very fast to get some time to enjoy them. No guide or signs to guide you, it was hard to know where to go.
The Aquarium was really nice, there was enough time to enjoy it.

The Pineapple Park visit was really disappointing : we had a 5 minutes tour in Japanese to end up in the park's shop. We saw basically nothing of the park, the point here was to buy stuff.

The Ryukyu Mura was a bit more interesting, but the point here was also to buy things (Okinawa Glass).

The tour is really made and thought for Japanese tourists, a pamphlet in English explaining in detail the program would have been nice and helpful, as well as a guide who could speak a bit of English.

This tour is useful to go to the Aquarium, but aside from that, not interesting at all for non-Japanese speaking tourists.

I was taken far away for a reasonable price. I was the only one who got off at the seaside café, but I’m glad I did. It was a lovely place. The bus guide was also kind and helpful.

リーズナブルな金額で遠くまで連れて行って頂きました。
海辺のカフェで下車したのは私一人だけでしたが、下車して良かったです。素敵なところでした。バスガイドさんも親切で良かったです。

The bus was on schedule. The tour price was reasonable. The tour guide and driver were courteous. My family spent a whole day enjoying the world’s best - Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium. Thank you.

good value for great visit. If every venue could add 10 more minutes each, the tour will be seamless.Thanks for organizing this tour.Will join again.

The meeting time is early, but as I boarded the bus and dozed off, we arrived at "Saijō Gushikawa." It takes about 10 minutes to walk from the parking lot to the entrance. Inside, we watched a brief introductory video before heading into the forest. It is open to the public now, but it was not for a while, and I’m not sure if it will remain accessible in the future. I'm glad I got to see it now.

At Shinbara Beach, I took a glass-bottom boat and saw many tropical fish. Unfortunately, it was cloudy, but I think the beach view would be amazing if it were sunny.

No matter how many times I visit the Himeyuri Tower, it conveys something that words cannot express.

This tour is fulfilling for the price, and you can also disembark at the airport, so why not experience the history of Okinawa?

集合時間は早いですが、バスに乗り込みウトウトしていると「斎場御嶽」に到着。駐車場から入口までは10分ほど歩きます。中で簡単な紹介ビデオを見て、森の中へ。今は公開されていますが、少し前までは非公開、この先もずっと見られるかわかりません。今見られて良かったです。
新原ビーチではグラスボートに乗り、たくさんの熱帯魚が見られました。あいにく曇りでしたが、晴れていたら、ビーチの景色も最高だと思います。
ひめゆりの塔は何度行っても言葉では伝えられないものが胸に迫ります。
このお値段で充実のツアー、空港下車もできますので、沖縄の歴史を感じてみてはいかがでしょうか。

We had a great time although the guide spoke only japanese (and the Bus video was in chinese).
The aquarium is just great, the other stops were nice but not too important ;)
If you are hungry westeners like us, bring something to eat (or buy at the aquarium cafe) because lunch will not fill your stomach.

For this price I can highly recommend the tour :)

My mother participated in a tour that included the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium for her first trip to Okinawa. She was of course moved by the aquarium, but she was also very happy with the butterflies at the Ryukyu Castle Butterfly Garden. The price was reasonable, and I think it's a tour that can be enjoyed by everyone from children to the elderly.

母が初めての沖縄旅行のため、美ら海水族館があるツアーに参加しました。美ら海水族館はもちろん感動してましたが、それ以外に琉球城蝶々園の蝶にとても喜んでました。
金額的にもお手頃で、子供からお年寄りまで楽しめるツアーと思います。

This is a standard optional tour in Okinawa. I recommend it if you're visiting Okinawa for the first time. The aquarium is impressive and very enjoyable.

こちらは普通に沖縄の定番オプショナルツアーですね。初めて沖縄を訪問で有ればオススメです。水族館は見応え有りとても楽しいです

I was picked up right from my hotel and dropped there back on time. It was a hassle free experience where we did not need to worry about ticket purchase and transportation. It covers a about 4-5 different places but the highlight for us was the dolphin show near Churaumi aquarium. Do not miss it!

The only downside was that though there was a tour guide in the bus, she barely spoke any english. But she gave us an audio guide with commentary in english.

Overall, I did not feel rushed at any of the tourist spots and felt that we made good use of our time. I highly recommend this tour.

Used this on my last day. They drop you off at the airport and let you keep your luggage on the bus, so you can wander around freely. We saw three different spots for just 1400 yen, so cheap!
Highly recommend.

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For a first-time visitor to Okinawa like myself, this was a fun choice. At the aquarium I saw the dolphin show and took part in the deep sea experience, so was running around a bit but was pleased. I wasn't expecting much from the soba lunch, but it was tasty.

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Great price for tour with four stops. Realize pressed for time so stop at glass factory really short. Free soba lunch was a nice bonus. Only major complaint was couldn't get recorded tour to work and couldn't hear commentary over PA system.

I participated with my 6-year-old child. I wanted to visit Kouri Island and Churaumi Aquarium even though I don't have a driver's license, and I found this tour while searching. On the day of the tour, we encountered beautiful seas and scenery with some sunny moments. On the bus, we were entertained by the guide's charming performances and wonderful songs, which kept us engaged. Lastly, we stopped at Ryukyu Village, which was close to our accommodation. Although we parted ways partway through, thank you for seeing us off so kindly until the end.

6歳の子供と2人で参加しました
免許がないけど古宇利島も美ら海もいきたいと探した所このツアーを見つけました
当日は晴れ間もあり綺麗な海と景色に出会えました
バスの中ではガイドさんの可愛らしいパフォーマンスや素敵な歌で飽きませんでした
最後に寄った琉球村が宿泊先から近く途中で離団しましたが最後まで快く見送ってくださりありがとうございました

You can thoroughly explore the southern tourist points in half a day with a courteous guide. Honestly, my impression is that it's impressive to offer this at such a price. Okinawa is famous for having high-quality guides, and especially this time, the guide Momohara from Toyo Bus was particularly outstanding. I believe this tour is definitely a better deal than going on your own with a rental car.

南部の観光ポイントを丁重なガイドの元
しっかりと半日で回れます。よくこの金額でやるなあ というのが正直な感想です。沖縄はガイドのレベルが高い事で有名ですが、特に今回の東陽バスだったかな ガイドの桃原さん 特に素晴らしかったです。このツアーならレンタカーで自分で行くよりお値打ちで絶対いいと思います。

It was a very fulfilling and amazing trip! My main destination was the Churaumi Aquarium, but the other stops were also interesting. The itinerary was packed, and I enjoyed the tour guide's stories during the bus rides!

とても充実していて、最高の旅になりました！
お目当ては美ら海水族館だったのですが、他の立寄りスポットも面白かったです。
盛りだくさんな内容で、バス移動中の添乗員さんのお話も楽しめました！

The bus was on time. The tour guide was courteous, but cannot speak English. The tour ticket price is a deal.

This is my third time on the Southern Tour Bus. The World Heritage site "Sefa Utaki" has a strong atmosphere of being a power spot. "Okinawa World Cultural Kingdom Gyokusendo" is a wonderful limestone cave that impresses me every time. The "Himeyuri Monument" made me feel the horrors of war once again. The Southern Bus offers the best reasonable pricing.

今回の南部周遊バスは、3度目です。世界遺産｢斎場御嶽｣は、パワースポットの雰囲気がプンプンです。
｢おきなわワールド文化王国玉泉洞｣は素晴らしい鍾乳洞で毎回感激しています。｢ひめゆりの塔｣は、戦争の悲惨さを
あらためて感じさせて頂きました。南部バスはリーズナブルな価格設定が最高です。

Since I can't drive, I used this tour that picks you up from the hotel. The time spent at the aquarium was long enough that I could see the dolphin show, and I was able to take my time exploring the exhibits, which was great. To be honest, I didn't think the pineapple park was necessary.

車の運転ができないため、ホテルでピックアップしてくれるこちらのツアーを利用しました。水族館の滞在時間が長いので、イルカのショーも見られたし、館内もわりとゆっくり見て回れたので良かったです。正直なところ、パイナップルパークはなくてもよかったです。

The pick up time was a bit early, but this tour was well arranged. Most of the tourists were Japanese. We were the only foreigners onboard. The tour guide only spoke Japanese, but she was attentive and gave us audio devices. She also did a good job memorizing her speeches and talked non-stop on our way to the destinations. There were some traffic jams along the way due to the narrow roads, but we got to each destination very much on time.

The path to Sefa-Utaki requires you to walk up hill along a stone path. It's a nice quiet place and it gives you a nice view of the ocean.

The stay at Okinawa World and the Gyukusendo Cave was too short, we should be given more time there to explore around. The cave itself is humid and it will take at least 30 minutes to walk the entire length of it (taken into account photo shooting time), I advise you to wear just a t-shirt while you're in there, because you will be sweating a bit with all the walking.

We ended up at the airport early at around 12:30 noon and had plenty of time before the actual check-in. I think it's better if the tour organizer can allocate more time for us to explore around at each destination, especially at Okinawa World. Overall, this is a nice and inexpensive tour to end the trip.