All Reviews for Top Okinawa Attractions

My first trip to Okinawa. There were many things I learned from the guide's explanations that I didn't know before. I'm glad I participated because we were able to visit various sightseeing spots in just one day. If only the weather had been nice... that's the only downside.

初めての沖縄旅行。ガイドさんの説明で知らなかった事もいろいろありました。1日で色々観光名所が回れて参加してよかったです。お天気が良ければ…そこだけですね。

I was satisfied to encounter sea turtles, which was my main goal this time✩.*˚ I saw them once when I came up for air while snorkeling, and another time while resting in the shade of a rock during diving. It was great that my friend, who was experiencing diving for the first time, was able to achieve their main goal!!

今回の1番の目的だった海亀にあえて、満足です✩.*˚
シュノーケル中息継ぎに海面に上がって来た時に１回、ダイビング中に岩陰で休憩してる時に１回、2回も会えましたよ✩.*˚
ダイビングが初体験の友達の最大の目的だったので、達成できて良かったです!!

Since it was my first time in Okinawa with my mother, we were a bit anxious about renting a car, so we signed up for a bus tour that allowed us to visit various places. It was great to be able to see so many key spots. The Churaumi Aquarium had plenty of time allocated, but it was so full of highlights that it felt insufficient. I was really happy that the bus driver raised the sunshade for us at photo spots while driving.

母と初めての沖縄でレンタカーは不安があったので色々回れるバスツアーに申し込みました。要所を色々回れてよかったです。美ら海水族館は時間もたっぷりとっていましたが見どころ満載で足りないくらいでした。バスの運転手さんが走りながらの写真スポットを走行中に日除けを上げてくれて嬉しかったです。

There was a lot to see, so especially regarding the Churaumi Aquarium, I felt I would have liked a bit more time if I wanted to see the dolphin show. However, I was still able to see everything I wanted, and I was very satisfied! The guide was also very nice, and I enjoyed myself during the bus ride as well.

かなり盛り沢山な内容なので、特に美ら海水族館に関してはイルカショーを見たりするのであれば、もう少し時間が欲しいとも思いましたが、それでも見たいと思ってたところは見れましたし、大満足です！
ガイドさんも、とてもいい方で、バスの移動中もら楽しめました♪

Our resort hotel was on the northern side, quite inaccessible and we did not rent a car as well.

This tour enabled us to see (and taste) the best of Okinawa within just a day. As an added bonus, it was a great experience that started and ended punctually. Our guide was great and helped get the tour bus to drop us right at our hotel.

Highly recommend this to future participants!

I really wanted to try diving, so I participated alone. I was the only one diving solo, but the instructor checked in on me at just the right distance, so I was able to enjoy it even by myself.

When it was time to dive, the waves were rough, and I started to panic, thinking, "I might not be able to dive... what should I do?" However, thanks to the instructor, I managed to dive! Swimming surrounded by beautiful corals and lots of fish felt strangely magical. When a fish swam right in front of me, turned to look at me, and our eyes met, I was overwhelmed with the realization, "Wow, I'm really underwater right now!" I'm so glad I gathered the courage to participate alone!

どうしてもダイビングをしてみたくて、1人で参加しました。1人参加は私だけでしたが、インストラクターさんがちょうどいい距離感で時たま気にかけてくれたので1人でも楽しめました(^^)
いざ潜るとき波が荒くて呼吸が荒くなってしまい「潜れないかも…どうしよう…」となったんですが、インストラクターさんのおかげでなんとか潜れました！綺麗なサンゴやたくさんの魚に囲まれて泳ぐのはなんだか不思議な感覚。目の前を横切る魚がくるっとこっちを向いて目が合ったときに「うわぁ、いま海の中にいるんだ」と実感して感動しました！！1人でも勇気を出して参加してよかったです(*^^*)

The guide's performance was excellent! Although we departed late, we arrived 10 minutes early. Thank you very much. Please keep up the good work! ^_^

ガイドさんのパフォーマンスが最高でしたよ！出発は遅くなりましたが、到着は10分早くなりました。ありがとうございました。
また頑張ってください^_^

I enjoyed the tour where we could visit many places in one day. It might be a bit hard for those with small children.

I recommend it for those who want to go to the Churaumi Aquarium but find it difficult to rent a car.

I opted for lunch on the day of the tour, but due to time constraints, we couldn't choose from the menu; we had to eat what was already prepared when we arrived.

1日でたくさんまわれるツアーで楽しめました。小さなお子さん連れには少しハードかもしれません。
クルマを借りるのが難しいけど美ら海水族館に行きたい方にはおすすめです。

当日昼食ありにしましたが、時間の都合上メニューは選べず着いたら既に用意されているものを食べるというスタイルでした。

I was able to visit the desired sightseeing spots, but the time spent at each location felt very short, and there was a lot of time spent walking around, giving the impression of a rushed tour. I was a bit disappointed with the guide's lack of friendliness.

まわりたい観光地はまわれたが、各所の散策時間がとても短く感じ、歩き回る時間も多く、常にばたばたしたツアーだった印象。
ガイドさんの愛想が足りなくて少し残念だった。

The snorkeling was great! Seen so much beautiful coral and fish. The tour guide tried his best speaking English but when he tried to explain how it works he just let us read the explanation because he couldn’t say it. Also you aren’t allowed to swim with out the swimming flippers. But I didn’t get it because they were very uncomfortable. But the tour was great. Towels and food provided and a beautiful boat ride as well. If you are going to this and you have never been on a boat. Please take a seasick pill because one participant didn’t know he didn’t do Well on boats and got seasick so he couldn’t snorkel at all. Would reccommend it. And great pick up and drop off.

I think it's a great deal to be able to stop by various places and spend three hours at Churaumi Aquarium for this price! Since we had three hours, we were able to take our time exploring the aquarium, even with kids. The hotel shuttle was really appreciated for traveling with children. I understand it can't be helped, but I always wonder if there's a way to avoid the 30-minute walk to and from Churaumi. On the way back, we arrived at the hotel earlier than planned, which was a relief.

いろいろなところに立ち寄れて、美ら海も3時間滞在できて、このお値段はお得だと思います！3時間滞在できたので、子連れでしたが、ゆっくり水族館をまわれました。ホテルの送迎でしたので子連れにはほんとありがたかったです。しょうがないとは思いますが、美ら海まで往復30分ほど歩くのはどうにかならないかなーといつも思います。帰りは予定より早くホテルに到着したので助かりました。

I made a reservation early and confirmed over the phone that prescription glasses would be available, but when we arrived on the day, we were told that there was only one prescription available for each person. My husband and I have the same prescription.

We arrived earlier than the meeting time, but we weren't allowed to change until the meeting time, so we had to wait in the car. There were two groups participating, and both had already arrived, so I thought it would have been nice if they had started the explanation and let us change earlier.

The boat took a long time to depart, and it was a shared boat. Maybe because it was crowded, I couldn't get the kind of photos my friend took, and during the fish feeding, the staff was chatting with other staff members and left us unattended. I realized I was separated from everyone, and it seemed like they didn't notice, which was a bit scary. On top of that, the boat was really rocky, and I felt sick, so it was not enjoyable at all. The diving experience I had in Kerama was amazing, so this made it even more disappointing.

早くから予約して、こちらは度付きメガネを希望し電話でも確認して十分ありますとの回答だったのに当日行ったら各自度数一つづつしかないという状態でした。私と主人は同じ度数なのに。
集合時間より早めに行ったのですが集合時間まで着替えもさせてもらえず車でまつことに。2組の参加でどちらも既に到着してたのですから説明とか始めて着替えさせくれたら良いのにとおもいました。
船についてもなかなか出発せず、船も乗合でした。混んでるせいなのか私の友達が撮ったような写真も撮ってもらえず、魚の餌やりの時もスタッフは他の知り合いのスタッフと喋ってほったらかし、気が付いたらみんなと離れたとこらに私がいたのにそのことに気がついてないようで怖いなあと思いました。おまけに船はすごく揺れて気分も悪くなり全く楽しくなかったです。ケラマで体験したダイビングは最高だったので余計残念。

Perfect for a first-time trip to Okinawa!
Churaumi Aquarium is one of the attractions within the Ocean Park.
The scenery is breathtaking!
I was really satisfied to hear stories about Okinawa during the drive!

初めての沖縄ツアーには ピッタリ！
美ら海水族館は海洋公園の中の一つ。
景色にも感動☆*:.｡. o(≧▽≦)o .｡.:*☆
車内では沖縄にまつわる話しを聞くこともできて 本当に満足しました！

In November, the weather was nice and the climate felt great. The sea had no waves and the water was incredibly clear, allowing us to enjoy stand-up paddleboarding at a leisurely pace. The guide was very skilled at teaching, and even as beginners, we were able to stand and have fun. I highly recommend this season!

11月でもお天気がよくて、気持ちいい気候でした。海は波がなく、透明度がすごくてSUPがゆっくり楽しめました。ガイドのお兄さんもとても教え方が上手で初心者の我々も立って楽しめました。
今の季節ほんとおすすめです！

Snorkeling in Okinawa was the highlight of my entire Japan trip! The instructors were so friendly and helpful, despite the language barrier. You could tell how important it was to them that everyone had a great time. This tour is 100% worth the money. Thanks for the amazing experience!

I made a reservation to play in the sea of Okinawa at least once. On the day, the weather was perfect for a day at the beach. There were many other guests around, speaking Chinese? Korean? Friends from Asia were everywhere. Some staff members can communicate in English, Chinese, and Korean, so it's reassuring even if you don't speak Japanese.

While receiving explanations on the boat, it took about 30 minutes to arrive at the point. It swayed more than I expected, so motion sickness medication is a must. Playing with fish in the transparent sea was amazing. Okinawa's sea is fantastic. Most of the staff were friendly—sorry, I initially thought some looked intimidating.

After playing for a while, we took a break on the boat. Oh, it turns out you can smoke in certain areas. They lend you glass bottles filled with water, so it's fine even without an ashtray. This is a nice service for smokers (personally, this affects my rating negatively).

There were fewer showers and changing rooms than needed for the number of people, so even though I wanted to play a bit more, I quickly changed while it was still available, and that concluded the activity. The shuttle service and towels were nice, but regarding the photos, we were just photographed without any explanation, which is another point off. (Please don't make us inquire about this ourselves.)

Recommended for:
1. Smokers
2. Those who are not good at Japanese
3. Those who are refused entry to pools or public baths for various reasons (I personally understand this culturally).

November 9 update: I will deduct points for the lack of comments from the store. I hope those who read this clumsy writing will enjoy Okinawa.

一度は沖縄の海で遊ぼうと予約しました。
当日は天気にも恵まれ絶好の海日和。
周りのお客さんは中国語？韓国語？アジアからのお友達も一杯です。
スタッフによっては英語・中国語・韓国語と対応できるらしいので日本語がダメでも安心だね☆
船上で説明を受けつつ30分といったところでしょうか？ポイントに到着。思ったより揺れるので酔い止めは必須ですな。
透明な海で魚と戯れる。沖縄の海ブラボー。スタッフの皆さんも二人に一人は親切。（ごめんなさい、最初は見た目で怖そうだと思ってました。）
しばらく遊んで船の上で休憩。おやっ、場所によってタバコが吸えるんですね。水が入ったガラス瓶を貸してくれるから灰皿が無くても大丈夫。喫煙者にはうれしいサービス。（個人的にはこれで評価を下げてます。）
人数に対してシャワーと更衣室が少ないから、もう少し遊びたいけど空いてるうちにさっさと着替えちゃえってことでアクティビティ終了。
送迎とタオルはうれしいサービスですが、写真に関しては撮られるだけ撮られたけど何の説明も無いので、これも減点。（こちらから問合せとかさせないでね。
こんな方にオススメ
1:喫煙者
2:日本語が苦手な方
3:諸般の事情によりプールや公衆浴場を断られる方(個人的には文化的には理解がある方です。)
11月9日追記
お店からのコメントが無いため減点します。
この稚拙な文を読まれた方が沖縄を満喫されますよう祈念申し上げます。

I participated in a one-day snorkeling tour to Kerama from Naha, and the weather was perfect. They took us to three beautiful spots, and the water clarity was impressive. I also went snorkeling in Ishigaki Island, but I thought this was better. The staff's pre-tour explanation and guidance were thorough, and they took a lot of photos, which made me very satisfied. However, the return boat ride was quite bumpy with high waves, similar to a roller coaster, which was scary, so I gave it four stars. But I would love to go again someday. Thank you to all the staff!

那覇発ケラマ1日シュノーケルに参加して、天気にも恵まれ最高でした。きれいなところを3か所案内してくれ、透明度も高く、感動しました。石垣島でも潜りましたが、こっちの方がいいと思いました。スタッフの事前の説明やガイドも丁寧で、写真もたくさん撮ってもらい大満足。ただ、帰りの船が波が高くジェットコースター並みの揺れと波しぶきで恐かったので星4つにしました。でも、またいつか行きたいです。スタッフの皆さんありがとうございました、

It was a long-awaited private trip! As someone who tends to be a bit of a paper person, the bus tour was incredibly helpful! It was attractive for being able to visit key spots, but I was also healed by the guide's singing and dancing! It's unfortunate what happened to Shuri Castle this time, but I will definitely visit again during the restoration and make use of the tour!

久しぶりのプライベート旅行でした！ペーパーな自分としては非常に助かるバスツアー！要所を巡れる点でも魅力的でしたが、ガイドさんの歌声と踊りに癒されました！この度は首里城が残念な事になってしまいましたが、復興の際には改めてまた伺い、利用させて頂きますね！

Before boarding the boat, it started to rain, and there were winds and waves, but after the rain, we could see a rainbow. The kids were thrilled to get splashed on the second deck of the boat, where the waves were intentionally created. Snorkeling and the slide were also a lot of fun.

船に乗る前に雨が降り始め風と波があったものの、雨のあとに虹が見えたり、わざと波があり水しぶきがかかる船の2階で水をかぶったりと、子供は大喜び。シュノーケリングと滑り台も楽しかった。

It can be quite difficult to visit tourist spots without being able to drive, but I was glad to join this tour and efficiently visit various places. I was moved when I saw the large whale shark at the Churaumi Aquarium. The guide was fun and taught us the names of flowers, which I enjoyed. The steakhouse I opted for had an entertaining performance, and the staff were kind. When I requested, "I can't chew hard food because I'm undergoing dental treatment, so please cut the meat into smaller pieces," they cut it into about 2 cm cubes, making it easy to chew. I would like to join a tour with Veltra again if I have the opportunity.

車が運転できないと、なかなか観光地を回りにくいですが、このツアーに参加して、効率よくいろんな所に行けて良かったです。
美ら海水族館で大きなジンベイザメを見たときは感動しました。
ガイドさんが花の名前等を教えて下さって楽しかったです。
オプションで申し込んだステーキハウスはパフォーマンスも面白く、スタッフも親切でした。
「歯の治療中なので、かたい物が噛めないから肉を小さく切って欲しい」とリクエストしたら２センチ角くらいに切って下さったので噛みやすかったです。
また機会があればベルトラさんのツアーに参加したいです。

I participated in this trip with my mother. We efficiently visited tourist attractions and enjoyed the entire day without getting bored thanks to the guide's explanations and stories during our travels. Considering the idea of renting a car and driving in an unfamiliar place, I think this tour is a great deal.

母娘での旅行で参加いたしました。効率的に観光名所を回り、移動中もガイドさんの説明やお話で飽きることなく一日中楽しめました。レンタカーを借りて慣れない場所を運転する事を考えたら、とってもお得なツアーだと思います。

The weather was great, and I was excited to participate. The sea was beautiful, and according to the instructor, the visibility was fairly good, so I enjoyed snorkeling to some extent. We were divided into groups by several instructors, but despite being told there would be a fish guide, there wasn't much explanation, and unless everyone was gathered together, it was hard to understand what was being explained. Additionally, there was a service where the instructor would take photos and upload them, but the number of photos taken varied by instructor. Our assigned instructor didn't take many photos, and we only recognized ourselves in just two pictures. It was a bit disappointing to receive such varying levels of service for the same price.

天候に恵まれ、わくわくして参加しました。海はきれいだし、透明度もインストラクターによると、まあまあの状態とのことで、シュノーケルはそれなりに楽しめました。数名のインストラクターごとにグループわけされたのですが、お魚ガイド付きというわりにはあまり説明はなく、全員集まった状態で説明してもらわないと、説明していることもわからなかったりしました。また、インストラクターが写真を撮ってアップロードしてくれるサービスがあったのですが、それもインストラクターによって撮ってくれる写真の枚数はまちまち。私たちの担当者はあまり写真を撮ってくれておらず、自分たちだと認識できた写真はわずか２枚だけでした。同じ料金でまちまちの対応はちょっとがっかりでした。

We traveled by boat for quite a long time. Unfortunately, we couldn't go to Chibishi due to the waves. However, we were able to enjoy snorkeling for a considerable amount of time, and although there weren't as many fish as I expected, my son was satisfied. He got to ride on a jet ski and play with water guns on the boat, and the staff were kind and played with us as well. He seemed to really enjoy jumping into the sea from the slide, as he did it multiple times. We returned home completely exhausted, but it became a wonderful memory.

船でかなり長い時間行きます。チービシには、波の関係で行けませんでした。でも、シュノーケリングで結構長いこと遊べたし、魚は思ったよりいませんでしたが、息子は満足してました。ジェットに乗せてもらったり、船の上で水鉄砲であそんだり、スタッフも優しくて一緒に遊んでくれてました。滑り台で海に落ちるのが気に入ったらしく何回も飛び込んでました。
帰りは疲れ切って帰りましたがとてもいい思い出になりました

Kouri Island is beautiful. There were a few waves, but I enjoyed exploring the Churaumi Aquarium until just before closing time. It was great. At Manza Beach, it usually seems to be crowded, but it was surprisingly less busy this time, so I was able to see it quickly.

古宇利島は、キレイ　少し波はあったけど　美ら海水館は、時間ギリギリまで、開園の中を見ました、良かったです。万座毛は、いつもは、たくさん人がいるみたいで、珍しく人が少なかったので、早く見れました。　

It was very friendly and fun! They responded quickly and explained everything clearly! We couldn't go to the Blue Grotto due to the weather, but they made various suggestions, and I was really satisfied! I even got to see a stingray! I will definitely go again!

とてもフレンドリーで楽しかったです(^ ^)
急な対応もしていただきわかりやすく説明してもらいました！
天候で青の洞窟には行けなかったけどいろいろ提案していただきすごい満足です(^○^) エイも見れました！
また行きます！！

This was my first time participating in this kind of bus tour, and I had a great time learning various things thanks to the bus guide's extensive knowledge. I got to see the professionalism in their work. Thank you very much.

この手のバスツアーへの参加は初めてでしたが、バスガイドさんの豊富な知識で様々な事を知れて大変楽しめました。プロの仕事ぶりを見せて頂きました。有難うございました。

First, there was a mix-up with the meeting place, and we were made to wait longer than scheduled. I naturally thought we would tour Pineapple Park in the pineapple-shaped car shown in the pictures, but due to congestion, despite arriving earlier than planned, we ended up just walking around, which was disappointing.

We spent three hours at the aquarium, watched the dolphin show, and didn't have time to visit other botanical gardens. We saw whale sharks at the aquarium, and since it was Saturday, the souvenir shop was crowded. The bus stop at the meeting place was quite far, so in the end, we didn't have time to buy anything.

Considering the transportation costs, the admission fee is cheap, so I understand that. However, I wish they had reduced the time for lunch at the facility we stopped at (the small sandwiches were not good) and allowed us to eat our bento on the bus instead, so we could have more time at the aquarium.

まず集合場所の取違いがあり、予定時間より待たされました。
パイナップルパークは当然、看板写真にあるパイナップルの車？で巡ると思っていたら、混雑との事で、予定より早めに着いたにもかかわらず、まさかの歩いて回るだけでガッカリ。
水族園で三時間、イルカショーをみて、他の植物園などまわる時間はなく、水族園でジンベイザメなどをみて、土曜日だったこともあり最後お土産やさんも並んでて、集合場所のバス乗り場まで距離があるため、結局買う時間なかったです。
交通費を思えば入場料付きで安いので仕方ないとはいえ、途中で寄った施設でのランチ(小さなサンドイッチ不味いです)の時間を削って、バス内でお弁当を食べるなどにして、水族園の時間を増やしてほしいと思いました。

The place where I had lunch was old, and it had a souvenir shop attached to the cafeteria, but there was a hall with a lot of butterflies, which was uncomfortable. I wouldn't recommend that place. Everything else was good. It was easy to travel by bus, I could enjoy the scenery, and the prices were reasonable.

お昼を食べた場所は古く、食堂にお土産屋さんがついてる所だったのですが、そこに蝶がたくさんいる館があったのですが、気持ち悪かったです。あそこはないな～×。そこ以外は良かったです。バスで楽だし、景色も見られるし、値段もお手頃でした。

There were people experiencing snorkeling for the first time, and the instructor, Mr. Kato, was very kind, thorough, and fun in his guidance, making for a truly wonderful time. The weather was also great, which made it an unforgettable experience. There was a service to take photos and upload them, which created really nice memories. We traveled by boat, and that was great too. You can enjoy beautiful fish even while snorkeling. I highly recommend it!

シュノーケリング初体験の人もいたのですが、インストラクターの加藤さんという方が、とても親切丁寧、しかも楽しく指導してくださって、本当に素晴らしい時間を過ごしました。
お天気も良くて、恵まれましたが、忘れられない体験となりました。
写真を撮ってアップロードしてくれるサービスもあり、本当にいい思い出になりました。
船で行くのですが、それがまたよかった
シュノーケリングでも十分美しい魚たちを楽しめます。
お勧めです！！

I was able to visit popular spots like the Churaumi Aquarium in just one day, and I was very satisfied. My top recommendation is the bus guide. Not only does she provide information about the tourist attractions, but she also shares various stories about Okinawa's past and present. She is great at storytelling and singing, and her pleasant demeanor made it the best memory of my trip.

美ら海水族館などの人気のスポットを、1日でまわることが出来て、大満足です。
一番のおススメは、バスガイドさんです。観光地の案内だけでなく、沖縄の今、昔のいろいろなお話をしてくれます。お話も歌も上手で感じも良くて、旅の一番の思い出になりました。