All Reviews for Top Okinawa Attractions

We had an amazing experience at the aquarium it is a long bus ride but there is a lot to see on the way there including the beautiful ocean once at the aquarium seeing the whale sharks was magnificent watching them feed the whale sharks was absolutely amazing and to think that they actually release them back into the ocean after they’re done studying them is amazing. I would definitely recommend.

I have read good reviews for this trip and just nice that we lucky to get the rebate ( 2 for 1) promo.. So we book the trip!!!

Meeting point : The pick up point is not clearly indicate .. We just know that is at the hotel.. We reached early and scare that we might miss the bus .. Lucky we ask the hotel lobby, yes is the correct place... I suggest that can take picture where is the pick up point and shown at booking page is the best.. Attendance was smooth and easy.. Puncture and fast.. The tour leader couldn't speak english .. But anyway we still OK ..

Lunch at the restaurant opp the sweet potato shop is great.. The udon is nice !

Everyplace given time is just nice except that I prefer the churaumi aquarium to have longer time..
The tour leader bring us to the entry , give us the tickets and also give clear instructions where is the meet up point .. I thk 150min is not enough because what if is elderly ? They have no enough time to look around .. And walk back the carpark is a super long distance for them ..

Pineapple park: it a just mini park wit shopping area .. Time spent here is just nice .. Those do not want shopping can go take pictures outside the shop ..

Overall : it is a good experience .. Those who do not drive can join this tour!!!
We will recommend this to my friends and families ...

I am satisfied both in terms of time and content.
I think the price is reasonable as well.
However, I wished the stay time at each destination could be a bit longer.
In that case, it would be better if the meeting time for the tour started a little earlier.

時間的にも内容的にも満足です。
価格的にも適正だと思います。
ただ訪問先の滞在時間が　それぞれもう少し長くあればいいなと思いました。
その分　ツアーの始まりの集合時間がもう少し早くもいいと思います。

The aquarium was a wonderful experience it’s just amazing to see whale sharks in captivity I hope they do catch and release like what I was told The aquarium by far was the best aquarium I have been to little bit of a long bus ride but the scenery along way spray nice all in all it was worth the adventure.

everything was marvelous. The staff people was very kind and the journey was amazing.

We were able to efficiently visit various places, mainly the Churaumi Aquarium. I feel like we could make better use of our time compared to using a rental car. With the steak dinner plan, we got off the bus and enjoyed steak at Sam's Steakhouse. It was fun to watch the cooking performance right in front of us.

美ら海水族館メインに、効率よくいろいろ行けました。
レンタカーを使うより時間が有効に使える気がします。ステーキディナープランで、バスを降りてからステーキハウスサムズでステーキをいただきました。目の前で調理してくれパフォーマンスもあって楽しかったです。

My first dive was in the Kerama Islands! I’ve never felt this way before, dreaming about the next dive as soon as the current one ended. I was a bit disappointed that I didn’t get to see any turtles. The staff's prompt and efficient service was also very pleasant to witness. I believe that contributed significantly to my desire to go back again.

初めてのダイブが慶良間諸島！
終わったとたん次のダイブを夢みるなんて今までになかったことです。かめを見れなかったことが心残りでした。スタッフの対応もテキパキとみていて気持ちいいものでした。多分にそれがまた行きたい気持ちを更に大きく作ってくれたのだと思います。

I felt reassured participating in the tour as the staff was energetic, friendly, and very experienced in dealing with tourists. During the snorkeling, I was able to see various types of fish up close, which was great. Next time, I would like to try not only snorkeling but also diving in the ocean. While kayaking, I enjoyed the beautiful waters of Okinawa while chatting with the guide.

元気もノリもよく、観光客に対する対応もとても手慣れている様子で安心してツアーに参加できました。
シュノーケリングでは様々な種類の魚を間近で見ることができてのよかったです。次はシュノーケルだけでなく、海の中を潜る体験をしてみたいです。
カヤックはガイドさんとお話ししながら沖縄のきれいな海を楽しむことができました。

The time allocation for the course and the options were great. I would like to use it again when I come back. Thank you very much.

コースの時間配分、選択といいよかったです。また来たときは利用したいと思います。ありがとうございました。

I’m from Thailand and took this tour with my friend on February 3rd, my chose this tour because we didn’t have a car and saw this tour online with good reviews. On the day we took the tour it started right on time with friendly staff and comfortable ride on the bus. Everything on the schedule was accurate, only negative part was guide not able to speak English but was very helpful to make us comfortable. We love the experience will definitely come back again with friends and family to take this tour again.

We participated as a family of three (including a one-year-old child). I think it's easy to join since they pick you up from various hotels. The beach at Kouri Island was incredibly beautiful and left me in awe. However, there is limited free time, so we only had enough time to take some photos at the beach and look at a few souvenirs. Next time, I would like to visit Heart Rock and the tower as well.

At the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, we had plenty of time to explore at a leisurely pace, even with a child, and we were able to see the dolphin show. We also enjoyed visiting various major spots. Thank you!

家族3人（1歳の子供含む）で参加しました。いろんなホテルにお迎えに来てくれるので、参加しやすいと思います。古宇利島のビーチがとにかくキレイで感動しました。ただ自由時間が少ないのでビーチで写真を撮って、お土産を少し見るくらいしか時間がありません。次回はハートロックやタワーの方も行ってみたいです。
美ら海水族館は時間がたっぷりあるので、子連れでもゆっくり回れましたし、イルカのショーも見る事が出来ました。その他も主要スポットを色々回れて満喫出来ました。ありがとうございました！

I was impressed by the clarity of the ocean. I obtained my diving license 23 years ago, but since my last entry was 15 years ago, I was worried, so I signed up for an introductory dive. I was able to do well on my first attempt, so I was allowed to do two additional dives, and I thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful waters of Okinawa that I had always admired.

When I asked the staff, they mentioned that there are also programs for divers who are challenging themselves after a long time.

Although my diving skills were not great, I am grateful for the careful guidance and support from the instructor who accompanied me. Thank you, Ito-san.

　海の透明度に感激しました。ライセンスを取って23年ですが最後のエントリーが15年前で心配だったので体験ダイビングで申し込みました。1回目うまく出来たのでその後2回の追加ダイブさせてもらい憧れだった沖縄の海を堪能できました。
　スタッフの方に聞くと久々挑戦のダイバー用の企画もあるとのことでした。
　下手くそなダイブでしたがお付き合いいただいたインストラクターの方の丁寧なご指導とガイドにに感謝しております。伊藤さんありがとうございました。

On the day of the trip, I received a notification that we couldn't go to the Blue Cave due to high waves, and I considered canceling. However, since we had already made it partway, we decided to go snorkeling instead.

I was surprised by the vibrant colors and the number of fish, which exceeded my expectations. The guide was really kind, and we had a wonderful time. Thank you very much.

Next time, I look forward to planning another trip to Okinawa and hopefully visiting the Blue Cave.

当日、青の洞窟へは波が高くて行けれないという連絡をいただき、キャンセルすることも考えましたが、途中まで行っていた事もあり、シュノーケリング をすることにしました。
想像以上の色とりどりの魚とその数にびっくりしました。案内の方も本当に親切で、楽しい時間となりました。ありがとうございました。
次回は青の洞窟へ行けることを楽しみにまた沖縄旅行を計画したいと思います。

The sightseeing tour in a clean, large bus was comfortable despite the low price, and the weather was clear. There were only a few participants, and both the driver and the guide were friendly, making the experience truly enjoyable. I am very satisfied. Thank you!

快晴の中、低料金にもかかわらずきれいな大型バスでの観光は、快適でした。参加人数も少なく、ドライバーさんもガイドさんもフレンドリーで、本当に気持ちよく観光できました。大満足です。ありがとうございました。

It might be the season, but there were only half the number of people on the bus, so one person could use two seats, and the free time was set just right, which made me very satisfied.

時期が時期かもしれないけど、バスの半分しか人数いなくて、1人ふたつ席使えたり、自由時間の設定時間がちょうどよくて、大満足でした。

I was worried because my daughter lacked confidence in swimming, but the instructor took her with a float, so we were able to enjoy ourselves as a parent and child without any worries. The cave was beautiful, but I was also very impressed by the stunning underwater scenery on the way there. I was concerned it would be cold in the sea during mid-winter, but it was not a problem at all; in fact, it was quite comfortable and not crowded! I think it's better to bring your own bath towel.

娘が泳ぎに自信がなくて心配しましたが、インストラクターさんが浮き輪で連れていってくれるので、安心して親子で楽しむことができました。
洞窟も綺麗ですが、行くまでの海中もとても綺麗で感動しました。
真冬の海で寒いのではと心配しましたが、全く問題なく逆に空いていて快適でした！
バスタオルは持参した方が、良いと思います。

When I come to Okinawa, I always participate in this Churaumi Aquarium bus tour. The price is reasonable, and I was able to enjoy the stunning views of Kouri Island and Manzamo. This time, the course also included a stroll through American Village for the first time, making for a fulfilling Okinawa sightseeing experience. This bus tour is undoubtedly the best tour.

沖縄に来た時は、必ずこの美ら海水族館バスツアーに参加します。料金もリーズナブルですし、古宇利島、万座毛の絶景も堪能出来、また今回初めてアメリカンビレッジの散策がコースに追加され、充実した沖縄観光が出来ました。このバスツアーは文句なしでベストツアーです。

Was lucky to get the rebate plan (2for 1) (rebate will only come in after review) for our trip.
As my family and I weren’t prepared for this trip due to our busy schedule, I only booked it on 22nd Jan(midnight) when I was already in Okinawa. It was confirmed very quickly with details sent within 10hours.

Pickup:
The pickup was at hotel lobby(wasn’t clear on pickup point)
The bus was a little late that day, made my mom frantic and afraid that we were at the wrong pickup point. Attendance was easy and smooth.

First 2 locations:
Scenic and the time given was just perfect. There isn’t much around the area so have a good look & take photos & move on.

Lunch: I DIDN’T GET TO EAT LUNCH
The restaurant opposite the shopping place was full and had no seats to accommodate more guest. There wasn’t any selection to choose lunch so I didn’t get to eat. :)))) again, there weren’t other restaurants to eat at other than a buffet hotpot. Lunchtime was about 50mins so no buffet, don’t waste money.

Churaumi:
Easy & smooth entry. Reach around 2 pm
The bus was to leave at 4 pm. Ok here’s what I’m ??? about:
Dolphin show was 3pm & 3.30pm(dolphin feeding) finishes at about 3.50pm. Bus Bay is 10-15mins of walk back, so we rushed. Imagine elderlies walking, it would take time quite a while. The bus should leave at 4.15 pm for guest to enjoy the shows.

Nago pineapple park:
Time should be extended by 10mins.

Overall, good experience. The guide distributed snacks and kept doing headcounts before we left just to Ensure everyone’s on board. She was very friendly too!

That’s all folks!

This was a great opportunity to see some of the country without doing the driving. The aquarium was great and there were many other sights to enjoy. Due to the language barrier, there were times when it was a bit confusing, however the wonderful guide went out of her way to explain things and showed us great kindness. I highly recommend this trip.

This is my second time on the bus tour to the aquarium. The tour organized by Cellulian Tour was excellent, with the experienced guide providing thorough and attentive explanations. In addition to verbal explanations, the supplementary information through panels (diagrams/photos), the rental of GPS-enabled foreign language guide devices for foreign participants, and the singing and dancing were all aspects that impressed me with the unique guiding service compared to other tours. It would be very helpful for me, as someone with hearing difficulties, if explanations could be provided using a microphone between the meeting point at Palette Kumojii and DFS.

水族館へのバスツアーは、今回が2回目です。このセルリアンツアーさん主催のツアーは、経験豊富なガイドさんの懇切丁寧な説明が、大変良かったです。言葉での説明に加え、パネル（図/写真）での補足説明、外国人参加者へのGPS付き外国語ガイド機器の貸出、歌と踊り等々、他主催のツアーと全く違うガイドサービスに感動致しました。集合場所のパレットくもじ～DFS までの間、マイクを使用して説明頂けたら、難聴の私は大変助かります。

only booked it on 22nd Jan(midnight) when I was already in Okinawa. It was confirmed very quickly with details sent within 10hours.

So pickup:
Pickup was at hotel lobby(wasn’t clear on pickup point)
Bus was a little late that day, made my mom frantic and afraid that we were at the wrong pickup point. Attendance was easy and smooth.

First 2 locations:
Scenic and the time given was just perfect. There isn’t much around the area so have a good look & take photos & move on.

Lunch: I DIDN’T GET TO EAT LUNCH
lunch place was full and had no seats to accommodate more guest. There wasn’t any selection to choose lunch so I didn’t get to eat. :)))) again, there wasn’t other restaurants to eat at other than a buffet hotpot. Lunch time was about 50mins so no buffet, don’t waste money.

Churaumi:
Easy & smooth entry. Reach around 2pm
Bus was to leave at 4pm. Ok here’s what I’m ??? about:
Dolphin show was 3pm & 3.30pm(dolphin feeding) finishes at about 3.50pm. Bus Bay is 10-15mins of walk back WE RUSHED BACK. Imagine elderlies walking, it would take time quite awhile. Bus should leave at 4.15pm for guest to enjoy the shows.

Nago pineapple park:
Time should be extended by 10mins.

Overall, good experience. guide kept doing headcounts before we left just to Ensure everyone’s on board. They were very friendly too!

That’s all folks!

While heading to the destination, we enjoyed the various exteriors of the hotels while attracting customers at the resort hotel, and I felt that the guide's smooth chatter, filled with numbers, was quite educational. At the Churaumi Aquarium, I was struck by the impression that I mostly heard Chinese. Even though it was before the Lunar New Year, I was overwhelmed by the large crowd. I was satisfied to see the dolphin show despite it being winter. I would like to use this service again.

リゾートホテルで集客しながら目的地に向かうので、様々なホテルの外観も楽しめるし、ガイドさんのよどみないお喋りも数字が多用されて勉強しているなと感じた。美ら海水族館では、中国語ばかりが聞こえていた印象です。春節前でしたがその大人数に圧倒されました。冬なのにイルカショーを見られて満足しました。また利用したいです。

I was worried that the sea in January might be cold, but I had a great time in a 5mm wetsuit and it was not cold at all. My second-grade daughter was initially scared to get in the water, but once she got used to it, she had a lot of fun and might have been the most excited of all (laughs). The winter sea has high visibility and is not crowded, so I highly recommend it! The beautiful blue color is something we won't forget, and it was a wonderful experience for both of us.

一月の海、寒いのかな…と心配していましたが、5ミリのウェットスーツで全然寒くなく楽しめました。
小2の娘も最初は入水を怖がっていましたが、慣れて来たら楽しくなって、一番はしゃいでいたかも（笑）
冬場の海、透明度も高く、混雑もしていないのでオススメです！
綺麗な青色、忘れないと、娘も言っていて、いい体験が出来ました。

This tour is highly recommended! I wanted to do some sightseeing in the northern area even though I didn't have a car, so I signed up for this tour. It was really great, so I truly recommend it!

It was okay to change the pick-up and drop-off locations, so I joined from a hotel near my accommodation and was dropped off at the prefectural office on the way back, which allowed me to use my time effectively.

The sightseeing spots were all places I wanted to visit, and I was impressed by the large aquarium at the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium and enjoyed the dolphin show. The weather wasn't great on Kouri Island, so I couldn't see the sparkling blue sea, but I want to challenge it again next time.

We also stopped at places where I could buy purple sweet potato tarts, pineapple liquor, and snacks, making it a very satisfying tour.

Thank you very much. I would love to participate again!

かなりおすすめツアーです！
車がないけど、北部の観光がしたい！となり、このツアーに申し込みました。かなり良かったので、ほんとオススメです！
行き帰りの送迎場所を変えてもオッケーだったので、宿泊地のホテル近くから参加し、帰りは県庁で降ろしてもらえ、時間を有効に使えました。
観光地は行きたいところばかりで、美ら海水族館の大きな水槽には感動し、イルカショーも楽しめました。古宇利島では天気が良くなかったので、キラキラした青い海は見えなかったですが、次回またチャレンジしたいと思います。紅芋タルトやパイナップルのお酒、お菓子を買えるところにも寄れて、大満足のツアーでした。
ありがとうございました。また、ぜひ参加させてください！！

My friends and I enjoyed this full day tour offered by Veltra. We did not rent a car during our trip to Okinawa (and in Okinawa, if is very difficult to move around without a car) so we found the bus service very convenient. We were picked up at our hotel in Chatan which was very convenient as well. Not to mention that this tour made us go to different tourist spots in Okinawa at a very affordable price!

Booking this tour went smooth as well. We did not have any planned itinerary for our Okinawa trip due to our pretty busy schedule but we’re glad we found this online. We booked our tour a day before our scheduled trip (luckily they still have available slots!). Everything went fine and smooth, our trip was confirmed shortly.

We had a pleasant time during the trip. We were able to pass through some of the beautiful beaches in Okinawa. The Churaumi Aquarium experience was also great. We had fun watching the dolphin show. Too bad though we lack time to tour the entire park.

The tour guide does not speak English but we can see her effort to guide us in any way possible. We did not have any problem with communication at all since there is an English audio inside the bus.

Would definitely recommend this tour to my family and friends who will visit Okinawa in the future. :)

On the day of the tour, the weather forecast turned out to be accurate, and it was cloudy in the morning. However, at the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, we were hit by heavy rain and couldn't see the show. At the next spot, we faced a storm with winds strong enough to almost break our umbrellas. But since we couldn't expect good weather in advance, I think participating in the tour allowed us to make the most of our valuable time even in bad weather. Both the driver and the guide were very kind. I would like to use this service again if I have the opportunity.

当日は天気予報が当たってしまい、朝のうちは曇り空でしたが、美ら海水族館では大雨に見舞われてショーも見れず、その次のスポットでは傘も折れそうなほどの暴風雨に見舞われてしまいました。でも、あらかじめ天候には期待できなかったので、逆にツアーに参加したおけげで、悪天候でも貴重な滞在日を有意義に過ごせたのだと思います。運転手さんもガイドさんも、とても親切でした。また機会があったら利用したいと思います。

I was looking forward to Pineapple Park just as much as Churaumi Aquarium, but it turned out to be just a stop for shopping. I was disappointed because I thought there would be more to see and do.

美ら海水族館と同じ位に楽しみにしていたパイナップルパークがただのお買物のみの立ち寄りでした。
もっと色々見て回れるのだと思っていたため残念です。

Date of participation: early January, temperature: 19 degrees, weather: cloudy with occasional rain.
On Kouri Island, I was able to collect shells along the coast.
At Manzamo, we unexpectedly encountered a storm. The north wind was cold, making it feel like 10 degrees.
The Churaumi Aquarium was satisfying as I got to see sea turtles, manta rays, and whale sharks. The sand eels seemed to be in a smaller tank than I expected; I thought the tanks at Sumida Aquarium were larger and more spacious. During the three-day weekend, it was incredibly crowded, and the souvenir corner had a long line at the checkout.
It's nice that the dolphin show at the Ocean Park is free, but the north wind was chilly.
Since we arrived at Ryukyu Village in the evening, most of the events in the park were already over.
The sweets and souvenirs available in various places were sufficient at the shops around Kokusai Street.
I felt it would be better to skip these two locations and increase the time at the Churaumi Aquarium.
Additionally, there were Chinese participants in the tour, and it seemed that the requests for seat changes made to the Chinese travel agency were not communicated to the Japanese tour company, leading to a major complaint. It was quite a hassle before departure.
We added the steak option at Sam's, but we were the only ones from a group of 30 who were guided to the steak restaurant.
The steak course was indeed delicious. *Note: drinks are extra.
Since it was my first tour in Okinawa, the weather affected our experience, but overall, I was fairly satisfied.

参加日1月上旬　気温19度　天気曇り時々雨
古宇利島は海岸にて貝拾いが出来た。
万座毛でまさかの暴風雨。北風が冷たく体感温度10度。
美ら海水族館は海亀、マンタ、ジンベエザメが見れて満足。チンアナゴは水槽が思ったよりも小さいかな？？隅田水族館の方が大きくて広い水槽だったように思う。三連休で流石に物凄い混雑でお土産コーナーの会計が長蛇の列。
海洋公園内のイルカショーが無料で見れるのが良いが、北風が冷たかった。
琉球村は夕方到着するので園内のイベントがほぼ終了してる。
あちこちにあるお菓子御伝もお土産類は国際通り辺りのお店で十分。
この二箇所を削って美ら海水族館の時間を増やした方が良いと感じた。
あと、中国人の参加者がツアー内に居たのですが、、そのツアー客が中国の旅行委託会社に席の変更などの要望を伝えるもの連絡を受けた中国の委託会社が日本のツアー会社に伝えていなかったようで大クレームに。出発前にすっごい迷惑でした。
サムズのステーキのオプションを付けたのですが、ツアー客30人に対してステーキ店に案内されたのは私たちだけ。
ステーキコースは確かに美味しかった。※ドリンク代は別です。
沖縄旅行初ツアーだっただけに天気に左右されたのですが、まぁまぁ満足でした。

This was my second time in Okinawa. This time, I wanted to visit the Churaumi Aquarium, so I signed up for this tour. It was the most popular tour, and even though it was an off-season weekday, it was fully booked with more than half being foreign tourists. Maybe it was because I was traveling alone? I was able to enjoy a comfortable experience sitting in the front row without anyone next to me. It drizzled a bit in the morning, but the weather gradually improved, so I think the guide's good vibes helped. I was really glad I signed up for the bus tour since I wouldn't have been able to see so much on my own. The guide was very skilled and great at chatting, so I never got bored. There were 53 people on the tour, but not a single person was late for the meeting time, so we were able to finish earlier than scheduled. This allowed us to make good use of our time afterwards, exploring the Makishi Public Market.

2回目の沖縄。今回は美ら海水族館行ってみたかったのでこのツアーに申込みました。一番人気のツアーとあってオフシーズンの平日にも関わらず満席で半分以上が外国人観光客でしたが1人参加だったからかな？最前列で隣に座る人もなく快適に過ごすことができました。午前中は雨もパラついてましたが次第に天気が回復してきたのできっとガイドさんの念も伝わったんだと思います。1人ではこれだけ回れないのでバスツアーを申し込んで本当によかったです。ガイドさんは芸達者でおしゃべり上手、退屈しませんでした。そして53名のツアーでしたが誰一人集合時間に遅れることなかったので予定時間より早く解散することができたのでその後も栄市場散策などで時間を有効活用することができました。

I participated alone, but I was able to enjoy it without getting bored. The time allocation was very well done, making for a great course. Thanks to the guide's excellent guidance, I was able to enjoy it without any waste of time. I was impressed by the driver, who politely got off the bus every time to stand by the door to see off and welcome the passengers.

一人参加でしたが飽きることなく楽しめました。
時間の配分がとても良くできていて良いコースでした。
ガイドさんの見事な案内でまったく無駄なく楽しめました。
ドライバーさんも丁寧に毎回お客さんの乗降時にバスから降りてドアの横に立たれて見送りと出向をされるので感心しました。