All Reviews for Okinawa Sightseeing Tours

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.

It was cloudy with occasional light rain, and the weather wasn't very favorable, but we enjoyed the beautiful scenery. It would have been perfect if the aquarium visit had been 30 minutes longer. The guide was very cheerful and fun, which was great!

曇り時々小雨、夕方から晴れと天候にはあまり恵まれませんでしたが、素敵な景色が楽しめました。水族館の時間があと30分長ければベストでした。ガイドの方がとても明るくて楽しい方で良かったです‼︎

There were many Chinese participants in the tour, and they didn't respect the schedule. They casually walked and smoked in places where only one person could pass, and they easily cut in line for the restroom, among other things. Overall, these issues were too noticeable, and I can't say I fully enjoyed the sightseeing spots. Also, although I received a restaurant discount coupon for the Churaumi Aquarium from the tour guide, I couldn't use it because it was outside of the valid hours. I really wanted clearer time guidance.

However, for those without a car or time constraints, I think it's good that they provide a rough tour of the sightseeing spots.

ツアーの参加者も中国人が多く、
時間は守らない、1人しか通れないような
観光場所で平気で歩きタバコをする、トイレも
10人位平気で抜かすetc...とにかく、そういった事が
目につきすぎて、観光場所を十分に楽しめたとは言えませんでした。また、美ら海水族館のレストラン割引券を添乗員からもらった物の、時間外で使えず。しっかり時間案内して欲しかったです。

でも、車がない、時間もない方には大まかにざっくり観光スポットを回ってくれるので良いと思います。

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 very satisfied with the tour that took us to major sightseeing spots like Manza Beach, Kouri Island, and the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium. Among them, the kindness of the guide and the driver left a strong impression on me. Since we were staying at a hotel not in Naha City, we planned to leave at Nago Pineapple Park and head to our hotel from a nearby bus stop. However, the guide and driver kindly researched a closer bus stop for us and offered to take us there since we would pass by it on our way back. It was a tour that moved me with the stunning views of Okinawa and the warmth of its people. Thank you very much.

万座毛、古宇利島、美ら海水族館など主要の観光地を巡れるツアーで、とても大満足でした。中でも、ガイドさんとドライバーの方の優しさがとても印象的でした。私達は、那覇市内でないホテルに宿泊する為、ナゴパイナップルで離脱し、その付近のバス停からホテルへ向う予定でしたが、ガイドさんとドライバーの方が、より近いバス停をわざわざ調べて下さり、帰路にそのバス停を通るから、と親切に送って下さいました。沖縄の絶景と人の温かさに感動したツアーでした。本当に有難うございました。

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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I participated with three friends. There were only a few Japanese people, including us. The guide was also a foreigner. The tour was conducted in both English and Japanese, and key points were covered with guide tour earphones. I appreciated the straightforward guidance without too much interference. Thank you, Dominic. Since there were many foreigners, I was slightly worried about whether we could stick to the schedule, but there was no need for concern.

友人3人で参加しました。日本人は私達を含めても数人。ガイドも外国人でした。英語と日本語でのガイドで要所はガイドツアーイヤホンでした。あっさりとしたガイドで干渉されないところが良かったです。ドミニクさんありがとうございました。外国人が多いので時間どおり工程をこなせるか、若干心配でしたが、心配無用でした。

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！

We wanted a nice day out with our (now) 4 year old to celebrate her birthday. Since it was our first trip to Okinawa we decided to hire a car rather than rent a car to ensure the day out went as smoothly as possible. Our driver arrived a few minutes before hand and helped us load all of our gear and get our daughter's car seat installed properly. She spoken English well and knew the areas where we had decided to visit for the day (Butterfly Garden & Churaumi Aquarium). Everything went great and everyone well enjoyed the trip.

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。

The day I participated was fully booked, and I shared a table with others. Most of the participants were foreigners, and it felt like I was abroad. Unfortunately, the audio guidance was choppy and hard to hear. Overall, I was satisfied with the tour.

私が参加した日は満席で他の方と相席になりました。参加者はほとんど外国人で、まるで海外に来ている気分でした。音声ガイダンスは音声が途切れ途切れであまり聞き取れなかったのが残念でした。ツアー自体は満足です。

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.

I wanted to do some sightseeing the day before the Naha Marathon, and I found this tour that was just perfect in terms of time and content! I had always wanted to visit the Sefa Utaki and the Himeyuri Monument, so I was very satisfied to be able to see them at a low price. In the afternoon, I met up with my friends to pick up our race numbers, and I was able to spend a meaningful day. I would definitely recommend this to anyone going to Naha.

NAHAマラソンの前日にサクっと観光したいな…と思っていたところこのツアーを見つけ、時間も内容もピッタリ！と思い即決で参加。斎場御嶽とひめゆりの塔は1度は訪れてみたいと思っていた場所でしたので、低価格で観光することができて大満足。午後はそのまま仲間と合流してゼッケンを受け取り、一日を有意義に過ごすことができました。これから那覇に行く人におすすめしたいと思います。

I signed up for this tour for 1,400 yen since I had some free time in the morning. The main purpose was to visit the World Heritage site, Sefa Utaki, but I also had the opportunity to visit the famous ocean view spot, Hamabe no Chaya, and the Himeyuri Monument, where I learned about the history of the Okinawa War. Later, on the return bus, the guide sang "Sato Kibi Batake," which left a deep impression on me.

I can't believe this tour, which allows you to see Okinawa from various perspectives, is only 1,400 yen! If you have the time, I highly recommend participating.

午前空き時間ができたので、1400円で参加できるこのツアーに申し込みました。
世界遺産の斎場御嶽に行くことが目的でしたが、他にもオーシャンビューで有名な浜辺の茶屋や、ひめゆりの塔も訪問して沖縄戦の歴史を学ぶ機会もいただけました。その後、帰りのバスでガイドさんが歌って下さった「さとうきび畑」は、深く心に残りました。
いろいろな面から沖縄をみることができるこのツアーが1400円とは信じられません！是非時間があれば参加してみてはいかがでしょうか。

The guide's singing voice was beautiful. I think if we could extend our stay at the main event, the aquarium, by about 30 more minutes, we would be able to enjoy the sightseeing more comfortably.

ガイドさんの歌声は綺麗でした。メインイベントの水族館での滞在時間を もう30分程度でも伸ばしてもらえると落ち着いて観光できると思います。

The morning bus boarding location was hard to find, and it was about 10 minutes late, which was stressful, so I have to deduct points. The stay time at each tourist spot is short, so especially at Okinawa World, you need to decide in advance which places you want to visit.

朝のバスの乗車場所が分かりにくいうえ、到着予定時刻に10分ぐらい遅れたのでヒアヒアしましたので減点。各観光地での滞在時間が短いので特に沖縄ワールドでは予め行きたい場所を決めておかないといけません。