All Reviews for Top Okinawa Attractions

I went snorkeling for the first time! At first, I was a bit confused about how to use the fins and snorkel, but with a life jacket, I didn't have to worry about drowning, and once I got used to it, I could swim quite comfortably.

There were colorful fish swimming right in front of me, and it was truly beautiful. On the sea turtle tour, I was able to see a turtle sleeping on the ocean floor. However, since it was quite deep, it felt a bit distant. It was different from what I had seen in photos. But I was really happy to see a wild turtle that I had longed for.

One downside was that there were no changing rooms on the boat, so I had to change in the shared restroom. I thought I could change at the port's changing room, but once we arrived, we had to get on the shuttle bus right away, so I couldn't use it.

Also, some of the staff were a bit rude to the guests. Since most of the participants were foreigners, they probably thought we couldn't hear them... It was shocking and a bit off-putting.

Overall, I had a very good experience and I'm satisfied!

初めてシュノーケリングをしました！最初はフィンやシュノーケルの使い方に戸惑いましたが、ライフジャケットがあるので溺れる心配もないし慣れれば結構快適に泳げます。
目の前を色とりどりの魚が泳ぎ回っていて本当に綺麗でした。
ウミガメツアーでは海底で寝ているカメを見る事が出来ました。が、結構深い海底のため何となくアレかなぁといった感じ。写真で見るのと実際とでは違いました。でも念願の野生のカメを見れて嬉しかったです。
少し残念だったのは、船の中に更衣室はなく共用トイレで着替えなければいけなかったこと。港の更衣室で着替えればいいと思っていましたが、着いたらすぐ送迎バスに乗るため港の更衣室は使えませんでした。
またスタッフの中には客に対して口の悪い方がいます。参加者が殆ど外国の方なので多分聞こえないと思っているのでしょうが...衝撃でちょっと引いてしまいました。
全体としてはとても良い体験ができて満足です！

I was worried about the impact of the typhoon, but the sea was calm with colorful corals and tropical fish, and I was able to see two types of turtles. The staff took many photos of me while I was snorkeling.

台風の影響が心配でしたが、海は波も穏やかで色とりどりの珊瑚と熱帯魚に加え、２種類の亀を見ることができました。
スタッフの方からシュノーケリング中に何枚も写真を撮ってもらえました。

In mid-April, it was a bit chilly, but the weather was great, making it an amazing tour! The miso soup after snorkeling was comforting...! The staff were all friendly and took lots of photos for us. Thank you so much! ♡

4月中旬、少し肌寒かったですが天気にも恵まれ最高なツアーでした！
シュノーケル後のお味噌汁が沁みました…！スタッフの方々も皆さんフレンドリーでたくさん写真も撮ってくれます。ありがとうございました♡

The staff were all very cheerful and kind, and I was able to experience everything without any worries! Choosing the one-day course was definitely the right decision! I was very satisfied! I will definitely use your services again when I visit Okinawa!

スタッフの方々は皆さんとても明るく親切で何も不安なく体験する事が出来ました！1日コースにして正解でした！大満足！また沖縄へ行った際は必ず利用させていただきます！

The staff actively engaged with us from the time we gathered, and their pleasant demeanor, including the international staff, made the snorkeling guide enjoyable. However, it was overcrowded. About 90% of the guests were international, and there weren't enough seats on the boat; we couldn't even sit on the ground in the shade and had to sit in a crouched position in the sun. After returning from snorkeling, before even waiting for our turn for the restroom and shower, it felt like we were trying to take off our fins in a crowded train on the Yamanote Line. When we finally got back on the boat, a staff member told us to "take off your wetsuits," but among many larger international guests, I felt a bit unsteady as arms, shoulders, and legs brushed against me, and a kind staff member supported me.

スタッフの皆さんは、集合の時から積極的に声をかけてくれ、海外スタッフも含めて気持ちのいい対応で、シュノーケルのガイドも楽しかったです。
ただ、詰め込み過ぎです。
９割がた海外のお客様でしたが、船内は座る座席も足らないどころか、影になる地べたにも座れず、日の当たるところで体育座りでした。
シュノーケルから帰っても、トイレ・シャワーの順番待ち以前に、足ひれを脱ぐのも山手線の電車の中の感じでやっとでした。
最後に船に上がった時も、スタッフの方から「ウェットスーツを脱いで」と言われましたが、多くの海外の体格のいい人の中で、腕が当たる肩が当たる足が当たるでヨロけたところ、やさしいスタッフが支えてくれました。

The visibility was high, and it was great to see a lot of fish. When I fed them, they came very close, which was a bit surprising. Overall, the instructor was kind, and it turned out to be a fun snorkeling experience! I would like to use this service again.

透明度が高く、魚もたくさん見れて良かったです。餌をあげたらとても近い距離に寄ってきてちょっと驚きましたが、、
全体としてはインストラクターの方も優しくて楽しいシュノーケルになりました！！
また利用させていただきたいです。

Buffalo Daichan was cute even though it was hot. The entire Ryukyu Village is hot, but there are mists coming out in various places, which is a relief.

水牛のだいちゃんが暑いのに愛想をしてくれてかわいかっです。
琉球村全体が全て暑いですが随所にミストが出ているので助かります。

The Blue Cave was incredibly beautiful and moving! Feeding the fish was also a first for me, and it was so much fun to interact with them. I went on a weekday at 8 AM, and there were a few other groups, but the guide made sure to take photos and videos at times when there were no people around, which made for great memories. It was also amazing that the guide took photos from underwater!

青の洞窟とっても綺麗で感動でした！
魚の餌やりも初めてでしたが、魚に触れるのも面白いし、楽しすぎました。
平日の8時～で他のグループも数組いましたが、写真や動画を撮る時は人が居ないタイミングでも撮っていただき、良い記念になります。
ガイドさんが潜って海の下から写真を撮ってくださったのも最高でした！！

I was able to experience the mystical space of the Blue Cave. The fish I saw before and after going into the cave were also very beautiful, and I wanted to gaze at them forever. The guide's explanations were great, and the preparation was thorough and kind. It became the best memory. Thank you very much! ♪

青の洞窟の神秘的な空間を体験できました。洞窟に行く前後に見たお魚もとても綺麗でずっと眺めていたかったです。ガイドさんの説明も良かったですし、準備も丁寧、親切にして頂きました。最高の思い出になりました。ありがとうございました♪

I went snorkeling for the first time in the Kerama Islands. I had snorkeled in Ishigaki Island and the Shimoda Peninsula before, but it was even more beautiful and moving! We visited three spots, and at the last point, I finally got to see a sea turtle. The weather was great, and the staff were all kind, making for the best day ever.

初めて慶良間諸島でシュノーケルをしました。
石垣島や下田半島でシュノーケルしたことがあったのですが、それ以上に綺麗で感動しました！
3カ所巡って最後のポイントで念願のウミガメにも会えたし、天気はいいし、スタッフさんたちは皆さん優しいし、最高の1日が過ごせました。

I have visited Okinawa several times, but for some reason, I haven't been able to go to the Churaumi Aquarium. I decided to take a tour this time. I also enjoyed the meal at Sam's.

何度か沖縄に来ていますが、美ら海水族館に、なぜかいけず。思い切ってツアーにしてみました。サムズのお食事も、楽しませていただきました。

I was looking for a day trip tour to the Kerama Islands and joined this one. I was able to enjoy the beautiful sea very much.

日帰りで慶良間諸島に行けるツアーを探していてこちらに参加しました。
とてもきれいな海を楽しめました。

I participated with my 7-year-old grandchild. The hotel provided transportation, and I chose this tour because we could see the whale sharks, which I wanted to show my grandchild. Since we were joining from Naha, I thought we could leave by 19:10 after getting on at 8:20, so I made a reservation at the hotel restaurant for 19:30. However, we still hadn't arrived by 20:00, and I had to cancel the restaurant. I also struggled to decide where to have lunch, and since lunch was scheduled for 15:00 at Churaumi, I thought it would have been better to bring something to eat on the bus.

I think it was great to see a lot of things, but I felt that extra caution is needed when participating with small children. I also think that the fact that some people did not return by the departure time contributed to our late return. I believe that keeping to the schedule is an important part of tour etiquette.

7歳孫と参加しました。
ホテルに送迎があり、孫に見せたいジンベイザメが見られるというのでこのツアーにしました。
那覇からの参加だったので、8:20乗車で19:10には帰れるかと思い、ホテルのレストランを19:30に予約していましたが、20時になっても着かず、レストランはキャンセルしました。
昼食もどこで食べたらいいのか判断がつかず、美ら海で15時に昼食となったので、バス内で食べられるように持って行った方がよかったかと思いました。
盛りだくさんで、色々見られてよかったとは思いますが、小さい子を連れての参加には注意が必要だと思いました。
出発時刻までに戻って来ない人がいたことも帰りが遅くなった原因の一つかなと思いました。ツアーでは時刻を守ることも大事なマナーだと思います。

I was able to get the app and tickets right away! I checked various sites, and this one was the cheapest. Thank you!

アプリもチケットも直ぐゲット出来ました！色々なサイト見ましたが1番格安だった　ありがとうございました

I didn't have high expectations for the facility itself, so it felt about what I expected. I was able to buy tickets through Veltra, and since it was the off-season and a rainy morning, I didn't feel like I lost out too much. However, if it were crowded at full price, I might not even be able to take decent photos... it's not large enough to go around quickly. I was disheartened to see Asian tour groups with their feet up on chairs during the performance and trying to take photos without lining up afterward. I think it would be better to have someone in charge of managing such groups.

そもそも施設自体に期待はしていなかったので、こんなもんか、という感じでした。ベルトラでチケットを買えた事と、オフシーズンで雨の日の朝イチだったので、それほど損したとは思いませんでしたが、定価で激混みなら写真すらまともにとれないかも…すぐに一周できるくらい広くないです。アジア系の団体観光客がパフォーマンス中に椅子に足をあげてふんぞりかえっていたり、終了後に我先にと並ばずに写真を撮ろうとしていてゲンナリしながら帰りました。あーいう団体を管理する担当者をつけた方が良いと思いました。

The aquarium was amazing, but the rest of the trip was a lot less interesting eg the pineapple farm

I finally visited the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium. I had plenty of time and really enjoyed it. I was also able to visit Kouri Island along the way, making it a packed day, and the bus ride was comfortable too.

念願の美ら海水族館に行きました。
時間もたっぷりあり、楽しめました。途中古利島にも行けて盛りだくさんでバスの中も快適でした。

This is a review of a bus tour to Churaumi Aquarium that I participated in alone. I joined a bus tour departing from Naha City in June. As a woman in her 50s traveling solo, I felt at ease thanks to the attentive guidance from the bus guide.

We visited Manzamo, Nago Pineapple Park, and Okashi Goten before heading to the area around Churaumi Aquarium. Manzamo offers stunning views, but the stay was a bit short. At Pineapple Park, I enjoyed wine tasting and delicious snacks, making for a fun time. Personally, I thought visiting Okashi Goten wasn't necessary, but I did get to try a piece of chin-suko.

I chose a course without aquarium tickets, but I found it impressive that I could see the Sea Turtle Pavilion and Manatee Pavilion, take a stroll along the Fukugi tree-lined path, and relax at a café.

There were several stops for hotel drop-offs along the way, which took a bit of extra time. Lunch was not included in the tour, but many people opted for a light meal at the food court on Kouri Island.

Overall, I felt this was a convenient tour that allows for easy participation even when traveling alone, efficiently showcasing the northern part of Okinawa.

月に一人で参加した美ら海水族館方面バスツアーの感想です
6月に那覇市内から出発するバスツアーに参加しました。50代女性のひとり旅でしたが、バスガイドさんの案内が丁寧で、安心して楽しめました。

万座毛やナゴパイナップルパーク、御菓子御殿などを巡って、美ら海水族館周辺へ。
万座毛は景色が素晴らしいですが、滞在時間がやや短め。パイナップルパークではワインの試飲やお菓子が美味しく、楽しい時間を過ごせました。御菓子御殿は個人的には寄らなくても良かったかなと思いましたが、ちんすこうを一ついただけました。

水族館チケットなしのコースを選びましたが、ウミガメ館やマナティ館を見たり、フクギ並木を散歩したり、カフェでゆっくり過ごせたのが印象的でした。

途中、リゾートホテルへの送迎で何度か停車があり、その分少し時間を取られる感じはありました。
昼食はツアーに含まれていませんが、古宇利島のフードコートで軽く食べる方が多かったです。

全体的に、ひとりでも気軽に参加でき、沖縄北部を効率よく観光できる便利なツアーだと感じました。

We traveled by a shared boat to the snorkeling point and had a great time feeding tropical fish in the crystal-clear waters of Okinawa. The boat was filled with participants from Japan, China, South Korea, and English-speaking countries, making it a very international experience.

乗合船で、シュノーケルポイントまで移動して、透明度抜群の沖縄の海で、熱帯魚に囲まれて餌やりなどで楽しめました。
船内は、日本人と中国人、韓国人と英語圏の参加者で国際色も満載でした。

It was unfortunately cloudy, but the sea was beautiful and I enjoyed it. It was a trip without a car, but the shuttle service was helpful!

あいにくの曇りでしたが海は綺麗で楽しめました。
車なしの旅でしたが、送迎もあったので助かりましたー！

He gave us the right amount of tips to me and my family as a first time diver and tailored the second dive based on what we wanted. Standup guy in my book.

When I went, the weather was unfortunately bad, but it was a tour designed to be enjoyable at all tourist spots, whether in sunny or rainy weather. During the time in the vehicle, the guide shared many interesting stories that you wouldn't find in guidebooks, things that only someone living in Okinawa would know. Do you know the origin of the name "chinsuko" or why the shisa at the Okinawa Prefectural Office all face different directions? If you don't know and are interested, this tour is a great opportunity!

However, since the itinerary is quite packed, the time spent at each location is short, and at some places, the sightseeing felt a bit rushed. I recommend this tour for those visiting Okinawa for the first time and unsure of what to see. However, if you've been to Okinawa before and have specific tourist spots in mind, I wouldn't recommend it due to the time constraints.

私が行った際は、生憎の悪天候でしたが、全ての観光地で晴天でも雨天でも楽しめるような工夫が感じられるツアーでした。
車内の時間ではガイドさんがガイドブックにも載っていないような、沖縄に住んでいる人だからこそ知っている面白い話をたくさんしてくれました。皆さんはちんすこうの名前の由来や沖縄県庁のシーサーが全部別方向を向いている理由を知っていますか?もし知らなくて、興味があるのであれば、このツアーはまさにいい機会です!!
ただ、かなり内容を詰め込んでいるので、一箇所一箇所の滞在時間は短く、場所によっては少し駆け足気味での観光となってしまいました。
初めて沖縄に来て、何を見ればいいのか分からない方にはこのツアーをお勧めします。しかし、以前沖縄に来たことがあり、行きたい観光地が決まっている方は時間の縛りが生まれてしまうので、おすすめしません。

I'm glad I was able to visit the main spots. They also provided the admission tickets, which saved me some hassle. I'm really happy I got to go to such a packed place. It's more efficient and cost-effective than driving around with a rental car!

主要スポットに行けて良かった。入場券もご用意頂いているので、手間が省けます。本当に盛だくさんの場所に行けて良かった。レンタカーで回るより効率もコスパも良し！

I participated in diving with no experience and some anxiety. Although I struggled at first and couldn't go underwater despite the careful instruction, I received additional guidance and encouragement. By the second attempt, I managed to do it and thoroughly enjoyed the underwater scenery! If you're hesitant about participating because you're unsure if you can do it, I highly recommend giving it a try!

ダイビングは未経験で不安がある中の参加でした。
丁寧に指導いただくも最初は上手く出来ず海の中には行けなかったものの、
再度丁寧に指導と勇気付けていただき、
二回目には何とか出来、海の景色を満喫出来ました！
やってみたいけど、出来るかなと参加を迷ってるようでしたら、是非オススメです！

I had a fulfilling day on a tour visiting points that are difficult to reach without a car! The initial meeting point was a bit tricky (especially since they didn't come to call us to the specified location), and the headcount was a bit off... There were some thrills with the unclear notifications about time changes, but I think the bus guide did a great job. Still, I felt like this might be typical of Okinawa.

It was also nice that they recommended some good food at various points!

車なしではいけないポイントを巡るツアーで充実した1日を過ごせました！
最初の集合場所がちょっと難しかったり（特に指定場所まで呼びにきてくれるわけではなかった）、人数カウントも甘かったり…時間変更の案内がわかりづらかったりスリルがありましたが、バスガイドさんもかなり頑張ってらしたと思います。とはいえ、これが沖縄っぽいのかなって感じです。

おすすめの食べものとかも要所要所で教えてもらえたのよかったです！

I booked a bus tour because I wanted to efficiently visit the main tourist spots during my first trip to Okinawa. Since there was no driving involved, it was safe and comfortable. The bus guide regularly provided explanations from inside the bus, and they had a great sense of humor, which made it very enjoyable! I was able to think about what kind of plan would be good for my next visit to experience the atmosphere of Okinawa.

There were many places to visit, so I got a little tired, but they were very considerate (I could sleep on the bus, and I think being tired just means I had a lot of fun).

沖縄旅行に初めて今回行く中で効率良く主要な観光地を見て回りたいと思い、バスツアーを予約しました。運転ももちろんないので安心で快適です。観光地以外でもバスガイドの方が定期的にバスの中から説明があったりして、ユーモアある方だったのでとても楽しめました！沖縄の雰囲気とか次観光するならこんなプランがいいかなと考えることができました！
回る場所が多くて少し疲れちゃいましたが、気を遣っていただきました笑（バスの中では寝れますし、疲れるほど楽しめたということでもあると思っています。）

Gyokusendo was very mystical with its blue pond and other features. The Eisa performance with drums and dancing was enjoyable. Thank you for the wonderful experience. This time, I didn't have enough time and wanted to explore more places and try various experiences. I definitely want to stay longer next time and take my time to visit.

玉泉洞は青い池などとても神秘的で良かったです。
エイサーも太鼓と踊りが楽しかったです。とても楽しませて戴きありがとうございました。
今回は時間が無くてもっとゆっくりいろんなところを見たり体験コースを経験したかったです。
是非、次回は時間を長く滞在して、ゆっくり来たいと思いました。

My first solo trip to Okinawa. I considered renting a car, but I wanted to enjoy the scenery from the window, so I joined this tour. About half of the participants were from overseas.

At the main Churaumi Art Museum, there was plenty of time for viewing, dining, and shopping, which was different from the hectic image I had of bus tours. Since I'm not particularly interested in shopping, I wouldn't have stopped at American Village if I had rented a car, but I had a relaxing time watching the sunset over the ocean in Chatan. The optional live performance at the folk song tavern was also a fun experience.

初めての沖縄一人旅　レンタカーの利用も考えましたがゆっくり車窓も楽しみたいと考えてこのツアーに参加しました。参加者の半分くらいは海外からいらした方でした。
　メインの美ら海美術館でも鑑賞と食事や買い物に十分な時間が取られており　バスツアーは慌ただしいというイメージとは違います。　ショッピングにはそれほど興味が無いのでレンタカーならまず立ち寄らなかったであろうアメリカ村では北谷の海に沈む夕陽をゆったり眺める時間もあったし　オプションの民謡酒場のライブも全て楽しい体験でした。

I was moved to see sea turtles.
It was my first time diving, but I added an extra dive as an option.

It was disappointing that the shuttle was full, so I had to use a taxi.

海亀を見ることができ感動しました。　
初めてのダイビングですがオプションで追加ダイビングをしました。

送迎がいっぱいでタクシーを使うことになったのが残念でした。

I went with my child, and the staff were very kind, which made me feel safe participating. It was cloudy, but the water was very beautiful, and we were able to see sea turtles.

子連れで行きましたがスタッフの方々が優しくて安心して参加できました。曇りでしたが海の中はとても綺麗でウミガメも見れました。