All Reviews for Sightseeing Tours

I was blessed with good weather during the rainy season in Yakushima and was able to reach Jomon Sugi under clear skies. The guide was very attentive and led us at a pace that was comfortable for us. They took many photos and videos, and I was really grateful for all the great pictures. I was extremely tired, but it became an unforgettable experience that was worth it.

梅雨の屋久島で天気に恵まれ、晴天の中縄文杉までたどり着くことができました。ガイドの方はとっても丁寧で、わたしたちが歩きやすい速度で案内してくださいました。写真や動画もたくさん撮ってくださり、いい写真ばかりでとってもありがたかったです。すごく疲れましたが、それ以上に最高の思い出になりました。

I participated in the Jomon Sugi trekking tour for the first time! The guide was helpful, providing information about rest areas and points to be cautious about, which made me feel secure in reaching Jomon Sugi! I was surprised by how much physical strength was required, so I think those who have concerns about their health should be careful!

初めて縄文杉トレッキングツアーに参加しました！ガイドさんも付いて休憩場の案内や気をつけるポイントなど伝えてくれて助かり、安心して縄文杉までたどり着けました！意外にも体力が必要だと感じたので体調に不安がある人は注意が必要だと感じました！

Despite changing the reservation time over the phone, they kindly accommodated me. The seating arrangement was also well-prepared for infection control, which made me feel safe. The food was hot and delicious. As expected, I recommend this place when visiting Yakushima.

電話で予約時間を変更したにも関わらず、親切に対応いて頂きました。席の配置などもしっかり感染症対策してあり、安心でした。
お料理も、熱々で美味しかったです。
やはり、屋久島に行ったら、お勧めです

The roads in Yakushima were much narrower than I expected, so I think I couldn't fully enjoy the scenery while driving a rental car.

It was fun to look for monkeys and deer from the car window, and there were also times when we could stop the bus and take our time to sightsee.

The guide was a local, and it was enjoyable to hear stories about their memories from elementary school and the living conditions on the island, which allowed me to learn more about Yakushima beyond just its nature.

屋久島の道は思ったよりずっと狭くてレンタカーだとゆっくり景色を堪能できなかったと思います

猿や鹿を車窓から探すのも楽しかったし、バスを停めてゆっくり見物の時間もありました　

ガイドさんが地元の方で、小学校の思い出とか、島の暮らし事情もお話くださって屋久島の自然以外のことも知ることができて楽しかったです

I had always wanted to see Jomon Sugi, so I was looking forward to climbing with the guide, hearing various stories, and safely enjoying the experience. However, it turned out to be a very disappointing experience.

We climbed with six people, including the guide. At first, I thought the pace on the trolley path was a bit fast, but I kept up. Once we reached the rocky area, the distance between us gradually widened, and I felt that the guide didn't check on us at all. I thought they wouldn't notice if we got injured. On the way back, we were tired, and the gap between those who could keep up and those who couldn't became quite large. The guide sternly told us, "Don't leave too much distance!" but there was no sign of them adjusting the pace for us. The rocky area was slippery, and since I wasn't used to it, I was anxious about keeping up, which made me lose my balance while descending. When another participant asked the guide to wait, they responded with an angry expression and a harsh tone, saying, "There's nothing I can do!!" Normally, wouldn't you ask, "Are you okay?" Even when I expressed that I wanted them to slow down a bit, they said that wasn't possible.

Later, when we reached a rest area, in front of many people from another tour, the guide loudly said, "It's a group tour, so we can't adjust to the pace of just two people," and "You're out of shape," which made me feel very embarrassed and unpleasant. I never asked them to adjust to our pace, and was it really necessary to say that in front of so many people? When I asked what would happen if we got injured from rushing, they said, "You just have to try hard."

What surprised me was that when we arrived at the next rest area, the guide was smoking, and when they returned, their attitude completely changed. They asked, "Does your foot hurt? I have a supporter. You should stretch!" as if they were a different person. Towards the end of the tour, they had the participants walk at the front while they walked at the very back. The person who had scolded us for leaving distance was now chatting with another participant and creating a gap between us.

In summary, I couldn't enjoy nature at all and had an unpleasant experience on this tour. It may depend on the guide, but my satisfaction with this particular guide was the worst. I will advise my friends to avoid this tour when they go to Yakushima.

前から縄文杉を見てみたかったので、ガイドさんと一緒に登って色々な話を聞き安全に楽しく登れることを期待していましたが、とても残念な体験になりました。
ガイドの方と我々含め6名で登りました。最初のトロッコ道、何となくハイペースだなと思いながらも着いていきました。トロッコ道が終わり岩場に差し掛かると、徐々に距離があいていきましたが、ガイドさんは後ろを振り向いて確認することもなく、私達が怪我をしても気付かれないんだろうなと思いました。帰りは疲れていたのもあり、ペースについていける人との差が大きく開くことも。ガイドさんから「距離を空けないように」と厳しく言われ、ペース配分を調整してくれる気配は一切ありませんでした。岩場は滑りますし、慣れていないのに加えて、ペースに着いていかなくてはと焦り態勢を崩しながら岩場を降りていたので、足が攣りそうになってしまい、同じツアー参加者の方がガイドさんに待ってくださいと声をかけると、怒った表情と厳しい口調で「どうにもできないよ！！」と言われました。普通なら「大丈夫ですか？」と声をかけるべきじゃないでしょうか…少しペースを落としてもらいたい旨を伝えても、それは出来ないと言われました。その後休憩所に着いて別ツアーの人が大勢いる前で「団体ツアーなんだから2人のペースに合わせられない」「運動不足だね」と大きな声で言われとても恥ずかしい思いと不愉快な気持ちになりました。私達のペースに合わせて欲しいとは一言もお願いしていませんし、大勢の前で言う必要はあったのでしょうか。焦って怪我をしたらどうするんですかと聞いても「それは頑張るしかない」と言われました。驚いたのはその後、次の休憩所に着いた時にガイドさんはタバコを吸っており戻ってくると態度は一変、足痛いの？サポーターあるよ？ストレッチしたほうがいいよ？と別人のようになりました。ツアー最後の方に差し掛かると、参加者に先頭を歩いてもらい、ガイドさんは一番後ろを歩くことに。。距離をあけるなと怒った本人が、別の参加者と喋りながら歩いて、前を歩く私達と差ができていました。。。
長くなりましたが、まとめると全く自然を楽しむこともできず、不愉快な思いをしたツアーでした。ガイドさんによりけりなのかもしれませんが、こちらのガイドさんとのツアー満足度は最悪でした。
友人が屋久島に行く時は、少なくともこちらのツアーは避けるようにと助言します。

I signed up for a bus tour on a rainy day. On this day, there were two other participants besides my husband and me, and we traveled in a Hiace.

The guide was incredibly knowledgeable about Yakushima and very entertaining! By joining this tour, you can learn everything about Yakushima's sightseeing spots and background in just one day.

In the morning, we changed the usual schedule to see the Jomon Sugi and take photos. In the afternoon, we did a full loop around Yakushima, but unfortunately, it was pouring rain. However, thanks to the heavy rain, the "Oko Waterfall" was breathtaking!

It was the most impressive waterfall I've ever seen, and my husband and I were very satisfied. The guide also worked hard to find monkeys and deer for us before he arrived, and we spotted them. They were small and adorable!

The fried flying fish for lunch was hilarious!

It's a great tour. The guide is incredibly kind!

雨の日にバスツアーに申し込みました。この日は私たち夫婦以外にも2名の参加で、ハイエースでの移動となりました。

とにかくガイドさんが、めちゃくちゃ屋久島のこと知ってて、面白い！このツアーに申し込めば一日で屋久島の観光地から事情まで全部わかります。

午前は、通常の予定とかえて、紀元杉を見て、写真撮影。午後は屋久島一周で、この日はあいにくの大雨。しかしその大雨のおかげで「大川の滝」が大迫力！

人生で一番すごい迫力の滝に夫婦で大満足。そしてガイドさんが来るまで一所懸命に猿と鹿をさがしてくれて、発見。小さくてかわいかった！

昼ごはんのトビウオのから揚げは、笑った！

とても良いツアーです。ガイドさんはめちゃくちゃ親切です！

The weather was great, and we were fortunate to have a wonderful guide, making for an enjoyable trekking experience. I got tired along the way, but the moment I saw the Yakusugi trees, all my fatigue disappeared.

天気にも恵まれガイドさんのも恵まれ、楽しいトレッキングになりました。途中は疲れましたが、屋久杉を見た途端、疲れが吹っ飛びました。

The tour to Shiratani Unsuikyo was canceled due to rain, but we changed our plans and switched to an island tour. I could feel the guide's wealth of knowledge and spirit of service until the very end, and I had a wonderfully enjoyable day!!!

雨のため白谷雲水峡へのツアーが中止となりましたが予定を変更して島内観光に切り替えて頂きました。ガイドさんの知識量やサービス精神を最後の最後まで感じられ、とても楽しめる一日を過ごすことができました！！！

It was a morning-only tour, but I was able to visit the main attractions and had a great time. The beach we visited last was especially beautiful.

午前中のみの観光でしたが主要な観光地を回れて楽しめました。特に最後に訪れた砂浜はとっても綺麗でした。

I think it's a very convenient tour for those who don't rent a car, as you can efficiently visit the main places. However, if you do have a rental car, you might want to go to the Gajumaru at Sarukawa instead. It was really enjoyable to listen to the guide share various stories with humor on the bus.

主だった場所を効率よくまわることができるので、レンタカーを借りていない場合はとても使い勝手がいいツアーだと思います。
ただもしレンタカーがあるなら、ガジュマルにしても猿川のガジュマルのほうに行きたいな～とか思うかも。バスの中でガイドさんがいろんなお話をユーモアを交えながら話してくださるのはとても楽しくきけました。

I reached Jomon Sugi, which is one of the items on my life achievement list, five years earlier than planned at the age of 60, in an environment where I couldn't travel abroad due to COVID-19. Blessed with good weather, I was guided by Leader Mitsuhashi, who has led over 2,000 tours to Jomon Sugi, along with four young team members (excluding myself?). On the way back, we were able to visit a hidden route called the "Nature Observation Trail." In this spiritual world, there were many highlights, including Jomon Sugi, Wilson's stump, and the Great Cedar, making for a very fulfilling day.

人生の達成すべきリストの１つである縄文杉に、コロナで海外に行けない環境で、予定より５年早い還暦歳で到達。
お天気にも恵まれ、縄文杉２千回以上というガイドの三橋リーダーに引き連れられ、４名の若人（小生を除く？）隊員は帰路に「自然観察路」なる穴場ルートも訪れることができました。
スピリチュアルな世界観の中で、縄文杉を筆頭に、ウィルソン株、大王杉、・・・と見どころも多く、とても充実の１日となりました。

I was picked up at the morning lodge. The moss-covered forest is a fantastic and wonderful place. I wish I could have spent a little more time there... I injured my knee on the way down, but I was grateful that the guide lent me trekking poles and a knee support. I couldn't make it to Taiko Rock this time, but I definitely want to go next time.

朝宿まで迎えに来ていただきました。
苔むす森は幻想的ですばらしい場所です。もう少しゆっくりできるとよかったですが...。下山時に膝を痛めてしまったのですが、ガイドさんがストックと膝サポーターを貸してくれてありがたかったです。今回は太鼓岩までは行けませんでしたが、次回は必ず行きたいと思いました。

I am 58 years old, my wife is 56, and we participated with our 25-year-old daughter. I was worried about whether we could reach Jomon Sugi, but in addition to the breaks at the rest areas, we received explanations about various types of cedar trees, as well as plants and moss, while considering our fatigue. Thank you for leading us so well.

私　58歳、妻56歳　娘25歳と参加しました。
縄文杉迄　行けるかどうか　不安でしたが
休憩所の休憩に加え　各種の杉は勿論、私達の疲労度を観て　草木やコケの説明とかも入れて　戴き上手くリードして戴きました。ありがとうございました

The guide was knowledgeable and made it easy to climb quickly. Additionally, they were well-versed in various topics, making the conversation enjoyable and never boring. I want to go again.

ガイドさんが知識豊富で早々と楽々登ることができた。また、登山だけでなく、様々なことについて熟知していたため、話していても飽きないものでした。また行きたいです。

There were no other participants, so I was guided by taxi. The guide worked hard to find monkeys and deer, and I was able to take pictures up close. The monkeys were fluffy and cute, especially the baby monkeys, which were small and different in color from the adults, being black and adorable. The guide was very knowledgeable about the plants, and it was very educational. The lunch was also delicious. Luckily, I was able to see a sea turtle. The guide was very kind and shared interesting stories from their childhood.

他に参加者がおらず、タクシーで案内してもらいました。ガイドさんが一生懸命猿と鹿を探してくださり、近くで写真に収めることができました。猿はモコモコして可愛く、特に子供の猿が小さくて大人と色が異なり黒くて可愛かったです。植物についてとても詳しく、非常に勉強になりました。昼食も美味しかったです。運良くウミガメを見ることもできました。ガイドさんがとても優しく、子供の頃のお話をしてくださり面白かったです。

I had a fun trip to Jomon Sugi and back, but I was told that the shuttle bus wouldn't depart until everyone was gathered, and I ended up waiting for an hour and a half. If this had been explained from the start, I could have taken my time more, and I think there could have been options for those who were late to take a taxi down the mountain. In the end, it became less enjoyable.

縄文杉まで楽しく行って帰ってきたのですが、送迎バスが全員揃わないと出発しないと言われ、1時間半も待たされました。
最初から説明されていればもっとゆっくり出来たし、目標時間に遅れた人はタクシーで下山とかやりようはあると思います。
最後に楽しく無くなった。

A few days ago, I thought I needed a rental car, so I searched for one but found none available. I was planning to go to Yakusugi Land by bus when I found this tour and signed up immediately. I received confirmation the day before departure and participated. The half-day tour was fully booked along with the one-day tour participants. My husband had forgotten his wallet at the pension where we stayed the night before, and when I consulted the guide, they said it was fine to stop by there in the afternoon, which was a great help. The tour was also rich in content, and we thoroughly enjoyed it.

何日か前にやはりレンタカーがないと、、と思い検索しましたが空きがなくバスで屋久杉ランドだけ行こうと思ってたらこのツアーを見つけ直ぐに申し込みました。出発前の日にOKの連絡が来て参加じした。半日ツアーの方々と１日ツアーの方々とで満席でした。主人が前日泊まったペンションに財布を忘れて困ったと思いガイドさんに相談したら昼過ぎにそこを通るので寄って良いとの事で助かりました。ツアーも内容か濃く満喫しました。

Mr. Chuma, our guide, was very friendly, and his explanations along the way were easy to understand and entertaining. Thanks to him, I had the best day ever. My first experience of "Jomon Sugi trekking" became an unforgettable and invaluable memory. If I have the opportunity to visit Yakushima again, I would definitely like to request him as my guide. Thank you very much.

ガイドの中馬さんは、とても気さくな方で、道中の説明も分かりやすく、面白く、おかげ様で最高の１日を過ごす事ができました。
人生初の「縄文杉トレッキング」は忘れられない、かけがえのない最高の思い出となりました。
また屋久島を訪れる機会があれば、是非ガイドさんをお願いしたいです。
ありがとうございました。

Trekking to Jomon Sugi was my first challenge. I had completed a full marathon before, so I was overconfident (and undertrained), which resulted in my legs completely giving out on the way down. Thanks to the guide's precise support and the encouragement from the members, I was able to descend safely. Thank you, everyone. I will work hard and hope to participate again.

縄文杉トレッキングは初めての挑戦でした。フルマラソンを完走した経験があり自信過剰(鍛錬不足)で臨んだ結果下山途中足が全ったく動きません。ガイドさんの的確な対応とメンバーさんの励ましで無事に下山することができました。皆さんありがとうございます。精進して又参加させてください。

We participated in a family trip with a couple in their 60s and two adult children. I was a bit anxious about the Jomon Sugi course due to my lack of confidence in my physical strength, but thanks to the guide's excellent time management, course explanations, and storytelling, we had a great time and completed it in 10 hours.

The Shiratani Unsuikyo was also beautiful, even though there were steep sections where we had to use our hands to climb. Everywhere you look is stunning and soothing. The view from Taiko Rock is amazing and highly recommended.

I truly felt that joining the guided tour was a great decision. I gained more knowledge, and we were able to take many photos at key points. Above all, I appreciated that we could complete the trip safely and securely.

I am grateful that this trip became a cherished memory for our family.

60代の夫婦と成人の子供2人の家族旅行で参加しました。縄文杉コースは脚力に自信がなく不安もありましたが、ガイドさんの巧みな時間配分とコース説明、話術のおかげで楽しく10時間で行ってこられました。
白谷雲水峡は途中手を使って登るような急なところもありましたが、とにかくどこを見ても綺麗で癒されます。　
太鼓岩からの眺めも最高で、お勧めです。
今回、ガイドツアーに参加して本当に良かったと思いました。知識も増えましたし、要所、要所でたくさん写真も撮ってもらえました。何より安心、安全に行ってこられたのが何よりです。

家族の大切な思い出に残る旅行になりましたことを感謝いたします。

I went to Yakushima without studying about it, but the explanations were very easy to understand and I learned a lot. The guides were all incredibly local and extremely knowledgeable.

屋久島について勉強せずに行ったが、説明がとても分かりやすくてたくさん学んだ。ガイドさんはみんな超絶ローカルで、超絶詳しい

I went without any prior knowledge, but the local guide's explanations were very easy to understand. I learned a lot and will take it home with me.

事前知識なしに行ったが、ローカルのガイドさんの説明がとても分かりやすかった。たくさん学んで帰えります。

You can explore on your own, but with a guided tour, you benefit from round-trip transportation, pace management, explanations of key points, photo opportunities, and considerations to ensure you catch your return flight, allowing you to focus on enjoying the experience. Thank you very much.

個人でまわることもできますが、ガイドさんツアーとだと、往復交通、ペース配分、ポイント説明、写真撮影、また帰りの便に間に合うよう配慮いただき、楽しむことに集中して満喫できました。ありがとうございました

I had heard that the tour to Jomon Sugi and Taiko Rock in one day was tough, but I prepared myself and signed up. They were very attentive during the pre-tour consultation, which made me feel at ease participating in the tour. (There was a bit of trouble, but they kindly helped me out.) The guide, Kyoku, was very friendly and made it a wonderful day. They took a lot of photos for us as well. Thank you very much. For those who are not confident about doing the tour to Jomon Sugi and Taiko Rock in one day, this company also offers a two-day tour, which I recommend. I look forward to the next opportunity.

縄文杉と太鼓岩を一日で回るツアーはきついと聞いていましたが、覚悟してこちらに申し込みました。事前の相談にも丁寧にのってくれて安心してツアーに参加することができました。（トラブルがあったのですが、親切に対応してくれて助かりました。)ガイドの局さんはとても親切で楽しくて最高の一日となりました。写真もたくさん撮ってくれました。本当にありがとうございました。縄文杉と太鼓岩を一日で回るツアーに自身がない人はこちらの会社に２日に分けるツアーもあるのでお勧めです。また次回機会がありましたらよろしくお願いします。

I think it must have been quite challenging for the guide to drive and lead us all day from early in the morning, but it was a fulfilling tour.

In the morning, we circled Yakushima and visited various highlights, and in the afternoon, we were guided through Yakusugi Land and the Jomon Sugi.
Along the way, we encountered an accident where another car had overturned, but I saw the guide run to check the situation, which showed his quick response and good character.
Fortunately, it seemed there were no injuries, so the tour continued.

I would recommend this tour for those visiting Yakushima for the first time.

朝早くから一日ずっとガイドと運転をしてくださって大変だったと思うのですが、内容も充実したツアーでした。

午前中は屋久島を一周して見どころを回って、午後からはヤクスギランドと紀元杉を案内してくださいました。
途中事故で別の車が横転している現場に遭遇したのですが、ガイドさんが走って状況を確認されているのを見て、素早い対応で良い人柄を感じられました。
幸いけが人もなく大丈夫だったようでしたので、ツアーは続行されました。

初めて屋久島に行かれる方にはお薦めのツアーだと思います。

I received a thorough guide. They provided a lot of explanations and casual talks about the plants that grow in Yakushima and the history of Yakushima, making the trekking experience enjoyable. They were always kind, and I was very satisfied. I hope to visit Yakushima again someday. Thank you very much.

丁寧にガイドをしていただきました。屋久島に生える植物や屋久島の歴史についての説明、雑談をたくさんしていただき、楽しくトレッキングができました。常に優しく接していただき大満足でした。またいつか、屋久島に来たいなと思います。ありがとうございました。

On the first day, we were picked up at the accommodation around 4 o'clock. Since it was spring break, we couldn't board the first bus due to a limit on the number of passengers, so we took the second bus. After getting off the bus, the weather was great, and the views through the trees were fantastic. Our group consisted mostly of adults from my family and another family staying at the same lodge, so we were able to walk at a comfortable pace and returned to the Arakawa trailhead in just under 10 hours.

On the second day, we encountered heavy rain like a typhoon in Shiratani Unsuikyo, even though it was March. I thought it was unavoidable to cancel due to the weather, but since the same guide group was staying another night, they changed our departure to early morning on the third day. I was grateful for the luck as the guide's schedule was also open. We were blessed with beautiful weather that made the heavy rain from the previous day seem like a lie.

Especially in Unsuikyo, since it was early morning after the rain, the water droplets falling from the moss and the wet trees and rocks created a very mystical atmosphere. The view from Taiko Rock was also great. Initially, we planned to leave for Unsuikyo later since it requires less time, but I thought the early morning departure was better because it was less crowded and the atmosphere with the moss was lovely.

The guide provided historical information that wasn't written on the explanation boards, as well as points that we learned later, and he made sure we took meals and breaks at less crowded places and times, which was very nice.

初日の縄文杉は4時過ぎに宿にお迎え。春休みということもあり、始発のバスには人数制限で乗れずに2便のバスになりました。バスを降りてからはとても天気が良く木々の合間から見える眺望も最高でした。グループは私の家族のグループと同宿の家族グループでほぼ成年ばかりで構成だったので、程よいペースで歩けて10時間弱で荒川登山口に戻ってきました。
二日目の白谷雲水峡は3月なのに台風のような大雨。天気には勝てないので中止も仕方なく思っていましたが、同じガイドグループの方ももう一泊しているということで、三日目の早朝出発に変更してくれました。同じガイドさんの予定も空いていたそうなので、幸運に感謝！二日目の大雨が嘘のような良い天気に恵まれました。
特に雲水峡は雨の後の早朝だったので、苔から落ちる水滴や、木々や岩々が濡れた様子がとても幻想的でした。太鼓岩からの眺めも良かったです。当初予定では雲水峡は所要時間が短いのでゆっくり出発するつもりでしたが、早朝出発のほうがすいていて、苔むした感じの雰囲気が良いと思いました。
ガイドさんは説明板とかにも書いていない歴史的なことや、その後分かったこととかポイントを押さえて教えてくれ、混雑しない場所やタイミングで食事や休憩をとってくれてとてもよかったです。

On the first day, we were unexpectedly met with heavy rain, so we couldn't attempt to reach Jomon Sugi. Instead, we only participated in the Shiratani Unsuikyo on the second day. Thanks to the rain from the previous day, we were able to enjoy the beautiful moss and the clear blue sky. Our guide was a veteran who was well-acquainted with the plants and photography spots, making the over four-hour hike quite manageable. If we had a bit more time on Yakushima, we could have rescheduled the Jomon Sugi course for another day, so next time I plan to extend my stay beyond two nights and three days for a re-challenge.

初日はまさかの大雨で縄文杉へのアタックは出来ず二日目の白谷雲水峡のみの参加でした。前日の雨のおかげか綺麗な苔とスッキリ晴れた青空を楽しむことができました。ガイドの方もベテランの方で見かける植物や撮影スポット等熟知されていて4時間を超える登山も苦ではありませんでした。屋久島の滞在時間がもう少しあれば縄文杉のコースを別日に振り替えることも出来そうでしたので今度は2泊3日ではなくもう少し滞在時間を伸ばして再チャレンジしようと思います。

I was worried about hiking after a long time, but I was able to walk enjoyably thanks to the quiz-style explanations from our guide, Mr. Hidaka. I’m grateful that we arrived at Jomon Sugi ahead of schedule. The next day at Shiratani Unsuikyo, although it was drizzling, I had a great time thanks to the photography skills and moss explanations from our guide, Mr. Watanabe Kenma. Since it was foggy at Taiko Rock, we decided not to go there and instead enjoyed a tour of the island. Thank you!

久しぶりの登山で心配でしたが、ガイドの日高さんのクイズを交えた説明に楽しく歩けました。無事に、予定より早いスピードで縄文杉に到着でき感謝です。また、翌日の白谷雲水峡は、あいにくの小雨でしたが、ガイドの渡邊剣真さんの写真術と苔の説明に楽しい時間を過ごせました。太鼓岩はガスなので、行くのをやめる代わりに、島内観光をしてくださいました。感謝です。

I had heard that there can be a mix of good and bad guides on Yakushima tours, and unfortunately, I ended up with a guide who wasn't a good match for me, resulting in a sad and disappointing day. The guide was very self-centered, and when the climb became tough, I was subtly encouraged to give up with comments like, "Did you research the Jomon Sugi course?!" and "It's tough for everyone to adjust to a slow pace." I felt disheartened by their strong tone and ended up giving up partway through.

We arrived at the bus stop around 3:10 to 3:20 PM, well in time for the 4 PM and 5 PM buses, yet the guide rushed us to climb faster, even at the expense of those who were slower. I think they simply wanted to finish early since it was raining and quite cold. At one point, an elderly member of our small group fell, and instead of helping, the guide coldly remarked from the front, "You've fallen a few times, so you should be fine, right?!" This was despite there being only three of us in the tour.

In hindsight, I really regret not just climbing at my own pace instead of joining the tour with such a guide. If I had done that, I could have enjoyed seeing the Jomon Sugi, which I had been looking forward to. On a different day, I had a guide from another company who was truly wonderful, so I believe there really is a difference in guides.

屋久島ツアーのガイドさんには当たり外れがあると聞いていましたが、残念ながら私は自分とは相性の良くないガイドさんにあたり、悲しく残念な一日になってしまいました。ガイドさんは終始自分本位で、登りがキツクなると、早いペースについていけない私に「縄文杉コースのこと調べてきた？！」「遅いペースに合わせるのは周りもキツい」など、暗にリタイアをすすめられ、その強い口調に心折れて途中で断念。帰りのバス停には3時10～20分頃付き、4時、5時発のバスには十分に間に合うのに、ペースの遅い人を振り落としてまで急がせて登らせたのは何故だったのでしょう…雨が降り、震えるほどの寒さだったので、単純に早く切り上げたかったのだろうな、と思います。途中同じツアーの高齢の方が転んでしまっても、手助けもせず、先頭から「もう何回か転んでるので大丈夫ですよね？！」という無情なコメント。たった3人のツアー客にも関わらず、です。こういうガイドさんなら、ツアーに入らず、自分のペースで登れば良かった、そうすれば楽しみにしていた縄文杉を見れたのに…と心底後悔しました。別日に別会社でお願いしたガイドさんは、本当に素晴らしい方だったので、当たり外れは本当にあると思います。