Omoromachi T Galleria〒900-0006 Okinawa Prefecture, Naha, Omoromachi 4 chome 2-3
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I walked quite a bit in the extreme heat, where it was not mentioned.
Posted Date: 2024/07/30
ぽーたま
When we boarded the bus, we were mistakenly given the wrong seat numbers, and the overseas guests who were supposed to sit there were confused. We felt bad for them, so after visiting the aquarium, we switched seats. On Jeju Island, it was raining heavily, and if we had just waited a little longer, it would have cleared up, which was really disappointing. In the end, the drop-off point was changed without notice, and we were dropped off in an unfamiliar place, which caused us some trouble, and w… When we boarded the bus, we were mistakenly given the wrong seat numbers, and the overseas guests who were supposed to sit there were confused. We felt bad for them, so after visiting the aquarium, we switched seats. On Jeju Island, it was raining heavily, and if we had just waited a little longer, it would have cleared up, which was really disappointing. In the end, the drop-off point was changed without notice, and we were dropped off in an unfamiliar place, which caused us some trouble, and we ended up walking a lot more than planned!
The tour included all the places we wanted to visit, but the locations where the bus stopped were far away, which unexpectedly took a lot of time. Given that, it felt like a waste to try to see everything in such a short time, including the time spent traveling. バスに乗る時の席の番号を間違えて教えられ 座るはずの海外の方が困っていた。私達も居た堪れず水族館の後 乗り込んだ時に席をチェンジした。古字利島では大雨で少し待ってくれたら晴れたのに物凄く残念。最後 降ろされる所を勝手に変更され 降ろされ 知らない土地で困りましたし 予定外にかなり歩いた! ツアーの内容は行きたい所ばかりだったが バスの止めてある場所が遠かったりで予想外に時間かかりその時間含めての短い時間で見るのは大変もったないかとおもいます。
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Reply from the operator
Dear Mr./Ms. Portama,
Thank you very much for participating in our bus tour. We sincerely apologize for not being able to provide the experience that met your expectations. We have confirmed the following details with our tour guide, and we hope you can also review them.
1. Regarding the incorrect bus boarding number: It seems that the tour guide's pronunciation was unclear, leading to incorrect information being conveyed to you. We apologize for the inconvenience caused.
2. About the heavy rain on … Dear Mr./Ms. Portama,
Thank you very much for participating in our bus tour. We sincerely apologize for not being able to provide the experience that met your expectations. We have confirmed the following details with our tour guide, and we hope you can also review them.
1. Regarding the incorrect bus boarding number: It seems that the tour guide's pronunciation was unclear, leading to incorrect information being conveyed to you. We apologize for the inconvenience caused.
2. About the heavy rain on Kouri Island: The stay on Kouri Island was confirmed to be 20 minutes as planned. We would like our customers to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Kouri Island on a clear day, but extending the stay would delay the overall itinerary, so we appreciate your understanding regarding the weather.
3. Change of drop-off location: Due to the direction of travel, we drop off passengers on the opposite side or a nearby location from where they boarded. Customers who boarded at Omoromachi T Galleria (Aoyama side) were dropped off at Omoromachi T Galleria (monorail side), and this was also handled on the day of the tour. However, we understand that the drop-off point on the Veltra website was listed the same as the boarding location, which may have led to your feedback. We will correct this promptly. We apologize for the inconvenience.
4. Bus stop locations at tourist sites: Each tourist site has designated bus parking areas, and in some cases, the distance from the bus parking to the site may be long. This applies not only to our company but to all tour buses, so we appreciate your understanding. Additionally, for the Churaumi Aquarium, which is the farthest from the bus parking, we have noted, "It takes about 10 to 15 minutes on foot from the Churaumi Aquarium parking lot to the aquarium entrance" in the precautions. The Ocean Expo Park has a very large area, which inevitably leads to the aforementioned travel time. Other tourist sites are relatively close to the bus parking (abo ぽーたま 様
Churaumi Aquarium was really below my expectations.
Posted Date: 2018/01/28
Sooan
The time spent listening to the explanations on the bus was really enjoyable! However, perhaps due to the weather, Churaumi Aquarium was not as great as I expected. Other places were not very memorable or enjoyable either. But if I come to Okinawa again, I would like to use a bus tour.バスの中で説明を聞いたお時間はすごく楽しかったです!しかし、天気のせいなのか、美ら海水族は思ったよりまあまあでした。ほかの所も記憶に無いぐらいあまり楽しくなかったです。。;; でもまた沖縄へ来たらバスツアーを利用したいです。
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Reply from the operator
Dear Sooan,
I sincerely apologize for the delayed response. Thank you very much for participating in our tour. Also, thank you for sharing your experience.
I am glad to hear that you enjoyed the bus tour. Okinawa has some tourist spots that can be easily affected by the weather, so I believe this is one of our future challenges. I hope the weather will be nice when you visit next time!
Please come back to Okinawa again. Thank you very much for everything!
The stay time at Wanmouza and Kouri Island is short.
Posted Date: 2019/12/14
まーこ
The stay at Wanmouza and Kouri Island was particularly short, so I couldn't take my time to take photos. I thought there wasn't much to see at American Village, so it might not be worth going.万毛座と古宇利島の滞在時間が特に短くて、ゆっくり写真を撮ることもできなかった。アメリカンビレッジは特に見る所もなく行かなくても良いかと思いました。
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Reply from the operator
Dear Maiko,
Thank you for participating in our bus tour. We also appreciate you sharing your experience.
Our bus tour is designed to efficiently visit various sightseeing spots, and we aim to make further improvements based on valuable customer feedback to enhance our sightseeing bus tours. Thank you very much.
It would have been perfect if we had a bit more sightseeing time.
Posted Date: 2022/07/09
W.I
I participated in this tour because I wanted to visit many popular tourist spots during my first trip to Okinawa. This tour, which includes various ticket prices and transportation costs, offers great value for money! The bus guide's stories about Okinawa's history and geography were very educational. Additionally, they played the shamisen, and everyone on the bus was able to enjoy it together!
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The sightseeing time was short, and overall, we had to act quickly. I particular… I participated in this tour because I wanted to visit many popular tourist spots during my first trip to Okinawa. This tour, which includes various ticket prices and transportation costs, offers great value for money! The bus guide's stories about Okinawa's history and geography were very educational. Additionally, they played the shamisen, and everyone on the bus was able to enjoy it together!
~Disappointing Points~
The sightseeing time was short, and overall, we had to act quickly. I particularly wanted to spend more time at the Churaumi Aquarium.
The Okashi Hondan was just a souvenir shop, so I personally think it wasn't necessary for the tour. 初めての沖縄旅行で、人気観光スポットをたくさんまわりたいと思いこのツアーに参加しました。 各種チケット料金も移動費も含まれたこちらのツアーはコスパも最高です*\(^o^)/* バスガイドさんの話は沖縄の歴史や地理を学べ、大変、勉強になりました。また、三味線を演奏して下さり、バスの中で参加者が一体となって楽しめました♪
〜残念な点〜
観光時間が短く、全体的に焦って行動しなければならない。特に美ら海水族館はもう少し見たかった。
御菓子本殿はただのお土産屋だったので個人的にはツアーになくていいと思いました。
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Reply from the operator
Dear W.I.,
Thank you very much for participating in our tour. We also appreciate your contribution of a review.
We are truly delighted to hear that you enjoyed experiences and stories that are not usually shared. This tour is designed to allow our customers to fully appreciate the charm of Okinawa. We would be very happy if you were able to notice even a little of Okinawa's appeal.
Thank you for your valuable feedback regarding the sightseeing time. We will use it as a reference for improving our f… Dear W.I.,
Thank you very much for participating in our tour. We also appreciate your contribution of a review.
We are truly delighted to hear that you enjoyed experiences and stories that are not usually shared. This tour is designed to allow our customers to fully appreciate the charm of Okinawa. We would be very happy if you were able to notice even a little of Okinawa's appeal.
Thank you for your valuable feedback regarding the sightseeing time. We will use it as a reference for improving our future tours and developing new ones.
Okinawa has much more to offer, so please consider joining our tours again when the opportunity arises.
The tour was very helpful for travelers like us who do not use rental cars, efficiently visiting sightseeing spots. However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially with the sudden increase in infections, the bus was fully packed. On a full-day tour, the elderly woman sitting next to me was coughing frequently, and a baby was crying throughout in front of my seat.
When I went on a bus tour in Tokyo in July, the passenger limit was half, allowing us to sit with one seat in between, which was com… The tour was very helpful for travelers like us who do not use rental cars, efficiently visiting sightseeing spots. However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially with the sudden increase in infections, the bus was fully packed. On a full-day tour, the elderly woman sitting next to me was coughing frequently, and a baby was crying throughout in front of my seat.
When I went on a bus tour in Tokyo in July, the passenger limit was half, allowing us to sit with one seat in between, which was comfortable. Was it unavoidable in Okinawa due to the peak season during summer vacation?
Also, there was a family with a baby sitting right in the middle, but was there no consideration for seating children towards the front? I understand that babies crying is unavoidable. I had imagined the same comfort as the Tokyo bus tour when I made the reservation, but it was very different and disappointing.
I appreciate the bus guide's little anecdotes and the driver's careful driving. ツアー的には、効率よく観光名所をこなしていきレンタカーを利用しない私達の様な旅行者には、大変助かります。ただコロナ禍でましてや急激な感染増加の中、車中は満席でした。丸一日のツアーで、隣の老夫婦の奥さんは、咳を頻繁にしていて、わたしの前の座席では赤ちゃんが終始泣いていました。 7月に東京のバスツアーに行った時は、バスの乗客上限の半分で、1列空けて隣ともかぶらず座って行け快適でした。沖縄は、繁盛期という事もあり夏休みは致し方なかったのでしょうか? また、赤ちゃん連れの方が丁度真ん中辺りに座っていましたが、… ツアー的には、効率よく観光名所をこなしていきレンタカーを利用しない私達の様な旅行者には、大変助かります。ただコロナ禍でましてや急激な感染増加の中、車中は満席でした。丸一日のツアーで、隣の老夫婦の奥さんは、咳を頻繁にしていて、わたしの前の座席では赤ちゃんが終始泣いていました。 7月に東京のバスツアーに行った時は、バスの乗客上限の半分で、1列空けて隣ともかぶらず座って行け快適でした。沖縄は、繁盛期という事もあり夏休みは致し方なかったのでしょうか? また、赤ちゃん連れの方が丁度真ん中辺りに座っていましたが、子供連れは前方に乗せるなどの配慮は、無いのでしょうか?赤ちゃんが泣くのは仕方がないのはわかります。勝手に東京のバスツアーと同じ快適さを想像し予約してしまいましたが、とても違い残念でした。 バスガイドさんの小ネタや、運転手さんの丁寧な運転には、感謝しております。
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Reply from the operator
Dear Kojiro,
Thank you very much for participating in our tour. We also apologize for any aspects that did not meet your expectations during your trip. Regarding the points you raised, we would like to address them below.
Concerning the seating, our charter bus uses the air conditioning's outside air intake mode at all times, allowing for a safe environment where the air inside can be refreshed in about five minutes without opening the windows. Additionally, we have implemented measures such as in… Dear Kojiro,
Thank you very much for participating in our tour. We also apologize for any aspects that did not meet your expectations during your trip. Regarding the points you raised, we would like to address them below.
Concerning the seating, our charter bus uses the air conditioning's outside air intake mode at all times, allowing for a safe environment where the air inside can be refreshed in about five minutes without opening the windows. Additionally, we have implemented measures such as installing splash prevention panels between the seats to ensure thorough COVID-19 infection prevention. Please find the reference materials attached.
Currently, we are limiting the number of passengers to avoid shared seating; however, since we have installed splash prevention panels between the seats, we are not enforcing a reduction in capacity to half.
Furthermore, we acknowledge that we did not provide adequate consideration regarding seating for customers with children. Thank you for your feedback. We will take your comments to heart and strive for improvement.
Lastly, thank you once again for your valuable feedback. We will use the information you provided to enhance our services in the future.
The sanshin live performance at "Hateruma" was incredibly disappointing. < Dinner Menu > Pickled nozawana / Mimiga / Peanut tofu / Mozuku vinegar / Simmered soki / Chicken nanban and vegetable salad / Jushi / Okinawa soba / Pineapple All of this was served at the table all at once, 30 minutes before the live performance started. I wish they had at least asked about the timing for serving the Okinawa soba. The sanshin live also had some strange customers, which made it the worst. The live perfo… The sanshin live performance at "Hateruma" was incredibly disappointing. < Dinner Menu > Pickled nozawana / Mimiga / Peanut tofu / Mozuku vinegar / Simmered soki / Chicken nanban and vegetable salad / Jushi / Okinawa soba / Pineapple All of this was served at the table all at once, 30 minutes before the live performance started. I wish they had at least asked about the timing for serving the Okinawa soba. The sanshin live also had some strange customers, which made it the worst. The live performance itself was not exciting at all.
The tour itself felt like a whirlwind tour, but the bus guide was fantastic ❤️. Their attentiveness was very good. They lent us an umbrella when it rained, and during the trip, there was one close call (a car in front suddenly stopped), but thanks to the calm handling by the driver and the bus guide, nothing happened.
In any case, the driver was very safe. 三線ライブで行った 「波照間」がものすごく残念でした。 <ご夕食内容> 野沢菜の漬物/ミミガー/落花生豆腐/もずく酢/ソーキの煮込み/チキン南蛮と野菜サラダ/じゅーしー/沖縄そば/パイナップル が入店後 ライブが始まる30分前までに 一気にテーブルに出されました。 せめて沖縄そばを出すタイミングくらい聞いて欲しかった。 三線ライブも 変な客がいて 最悪だった ライブ自体も全然盛り上がりませんでした。
We participated as a family of three with our 2-year-old son. The time at the aquarium was short, and we had to rush through it. Since the time at all the other locations was also limited, it might be better to cut out one of them. I felt that playing music on the bus towards the end of the tour was unnecessary. It was a cover song by an unknown artist, which woke up our child because it was too loud, and everyone else was sleeping, so silence would have been preferable.2歳息子と夫婦の3人で参加しました。 水族館の時間が短くかなり急いで見て回りました。他にもまわる箇所全て時間が短かかったのでどれか削るほうがいいかもしれません。 ツアーの最後の方にバスの中で曲を流すのは要らないと思いました。知らない人のカバー曲で、子供はうるさくて起きるし、皆さん寝ていたので無音で良さそうでした。
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It might be good for those who are going for the first time and don't have many preferences.
Posted Date: 2023/05/07
いるか
○Positive Points - Since it stops at various locations, you can choose souvenirs from different places. - I had trouble figuring out where to get on in the morning, but after a phone call, I was able to board safely. It was raining, and the staff kindly held an umbrella for me when getting on and off.
○Disappointing Points - I felt that the ticket handover at the aquarium entrance was not smooth. - The restaurant where I could listen to island music had performers and food that weren't to m… ○Positive Points - Since it stops at various locations, you can choose souvenirs from different places. - I had trouble figuring out where to get on in the morning, but after a phone call, I was able to board safely. It was raining, and the staff kindly held an umbrella for me when getting on and off.
○Disappointing Points - I felt that the ticket handover at the aquarium entrance was not smooth. - The restaurant where I could listen to island music had performers and food that weren't to my taste, so I was not satisfied. The bitter melon champuru without any ingredients was particularly disappointing. The staff mentioned it was a course meal from the Celestial menu, so I wonder if it was a cheaper course... Since it was a special trip, I wanted to eat something delicious even if it meant spending more. - It might be better to reduce the number of stops and spend at least 10 more minutes at Churaumi. After visiting the aquarium, I had extra time, but not enough to go to another facility, so I struggled to fill the time.
I feel like visiting Churaumi Aquarium once is enough. Although the bus tour is convenient since I don't know the area, I think I will choose a different tour for the meals next time. ○良かった点 ・様々な場所で停車するため、おみやげを色んな場所で選べる。 ・朝、乗る場所がわからなくて困ったが、電話のやり取りをして無事乗れた。雨天だったので乗り降りの際に傘をさしてくれた。スタッフさんが親切。
Thank you very much for participating in our bus tour. We also appreciate your valuable feedback.
The aquarium is quite large with many areas to explore, and it can be challenging to see everything. We will share your comments regarding the duration of the aquarium visit internally and use them as a reference to improve our tours in the future. Thank you for your valuable input.
We look forward to welcoming you back on our tours whenever the opportunity arises. Thank you once again.
Sinc… Dear Iruka,
Thank you very much for participating in our bus tour. We also appreciate your valuable feedback.
The aquarium is quite large with many areas to explore, and it can be challenging to see everything. We will share your comments regarding the duration of the aquarium visit internally and use them as a reference to improve our tours in the future. Thank you for your valuable input.
We look forward to welcoming you back on our tours whenever the opportunity arises. Thank you once again.
I thought it would be great to participate since I really wanted to visit the Churaumi Aquarium and various tourist spots. However, the actual travel time by bus cut into our schedule more than I expected! I didn't anticipate that the travel time would be included in the sightseeing time. Sometimes, the tourist bus parks a bit away from the entrance, which also shortens the sightseeing time. When you're in a new place, 20 minutes goes by in an instant. We rushed through the aquarium, which we ha… I thought it would be great to participate since I really wanted to visit the Churaumi Aquarium and various tourist spots. However, the actual travel time by bus cut into our schedule more than I expected! I didn't anticipate that the travel time would be included in the sightseeing time. Sometimes, the tourist bus parks a bit away from the entrance, which also shortens the sightseeing time. When you're in a new place, 20 minutes goes by in an instant. We rushed through the aquarium, which we had allocated 2 hours and 30 minutes for. I would have preferred to skip the 20-minute sightseeing spot and spend more time enjoying the Churaumi Aquarium and American Village at a leisurely pace. I was quite tired from all the moving around, so I would like to consider participating again next time! 絶対行きたかった美ら海水族館と観光地を色々回れるから良いかなと思って参加しました。 実際はバスからの移動時間で思ってたより時間が削られる!移動時間も観光予定時間に含まれるとは想定外でした。観光バスは入り口からちょっと離れた駐車場になる事もあるので、その分観光時間も短くなります。初めての場所だと20分は一瞬で過ぎます。2時間30分とってあった水族館もかなり早足でまわりました。20分とってた観光場所はなしにして、美ら海水族館とアメリカンビレッジをもっとゆっくり見たかった。移動、移動でかなり疲れたので次来た時… 絶対行きたかった美ら海水族館と観光地を色々回れるから良いかなと思って参加しました。 実際はバスからの移動時間で思ってたより時間が削られる!移動時間も観光予定時間に含まれるとは想定外でした。観光バスは入り口からちょっと離れた駐車場になる事もあるので、その分観光時間も短くなります。初めての場所だと20分は一瞬で過ぎます。2時間30分とってあった水族館もかなり早足でまわりました。20分とってた観光場所はなしにして、美ら海水族館とアメリカンビレッジをもっとゆっくり見たかった。移動、移動でかなり疲れたので次来た時の参加にしたいです!
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Unfortunately, it was pouring rain at places like Churaumi Aquarium, Manza Beach, and Kouri Island!
Posted Date: 2024/10/26
koioi
I participated without high expectations due to the heavy rain forecast from the previous day. Since it’s a famous tourist spot, there were many inbound visitors, creating an atmosphere that felt almost like traveling abroad, even on the bus.
I thought there might be some changes due to the bad weather, but thankfully, we were able to visit all the planned attractions as scheduled. The Churaumi Aquarium was bustling with a large number of tourists despite the rain.
I had heard that the blue sea … I participated without high expectations due to the heavy rain forecast from the previous day. Since it’s a famous tourist spot, there were many inbound visitors, creating an atmosphere that felt almost like traveling abroad, even on the bus.
I thought there might be some changes due to the bad weather, but thankfully, we were able to visit all the planned attractions as scheduled. The Churaumi Aquarium was bustling with a large number of tourists despite the rain.
I had heard that the blue sea of Kouri Island and the single road were wonderful, so it was disappointing to experience heavy rain. However, it was a relief that they made arrangements so we could see well from the bus.
At Manzamo, the rain lightened up, allowing us to take our time for photos. The long drive of nearly 12 hours was impressive, and the driver (a female driver from the Cerulean Blue Bus) showed no signs of fatigue. I made sure to express my gratitude on the way back. 前日から大雨の天気予報で期待せずに参加しました。有名な観光地なのでインバウンド客も多く、車中でもまるで海外旅行?と思うくらいの雰囲気でした。 悪天候で一部変更もありかな?と思っていましたが、お蔭様でどこも予定通りに観光できました。「美ら海水族館」は、雨にも関らず大変大勢の観光客で賑わっていました。 古利島の海のブルーと一本道が素晴らしいと聞いていただけに、大雨で残念でした。車中からもよく見えるように配慮してくださったのが救いでした。 万座毛では雨の小降りになり、ゆっくり写真撮影などもできました。 ほぼ12… 前日から大雨の天気予報で期待せずに参加しました。有名な観光地なのでインバウンド客も多く、車中でもまるで海外旅行?と思うくらいの雰囲気でした。 悪天候で一部変更もありかな?と思っていましたが、お蔭様でどこも予定通りに観光できました。「美ら海水族館」は、雨にも関らず大変大勢の観光客で賑わっていました。 古利島の海のブルーと一本道が素晴らしいと聞いていただけに、大雨で残念でした。車中からもよく見えるように配慮してくださったのが救いでした。 万座毛では雨の小降りになり、ゆっくり写真撮影などもできました。 ほぼ12時間ほどの長い運転にドライバーさん(セルリアンブルーバスの女性運転手)が、疲れも見せない印象が良かったです。帰りには、キッチリお礼を申しました。
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I would like to see more dining options.
Posted Date: 2025/05/10
kuma
I preferred the aquarium in the past. But now there are too many walking tours, which is tiring. The sightseeing course leading to the aquarium isn't enjoyable at all; is it really necessary? I think it would be better to just focus on the aquarium. I believe tours that only waste time are unnecessary.水族館館は昔の方が好きです でも今は歩くにが多すぎるので 疲れる 水族館に行くまでの観光コースは ぜんぜん楽しく無い要らないのでは❓ シンプルに水族館だけの方が 良いのではないか 時間稼ぎばかりのツアー不要だと思う
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I recommend visiting famous spots.
Posted Date: 2020/11/29
もなむ
There were about 30 participants despite the COVID-19 pandemic. The tour itself was neither particularly good nor bad, and honestly, aside from the Churaumi Aquarium and American Village, it was a bit lacking. At the Churaumi Aquarium, you have two and a half hours, but since you need to have a meal there, if you're planning to use a restaurant, it's better to think of your actual viewing time as just one hour. I had planned to shop at American Village, but since time was tight, I think it's bes… There were about 30 participants despite the COVID-19 pandemic. The tour itself was neither particularly good nor bad, and honestly, aside from the Churaumi Aquarium and American Village, it was a bit lacking. At the Churaumi Aquarium, you have two and a half hours, but since you need to have a meal there, if you're planning to use a restaurant, it's better to think of your actual viewing time as just one hour. I had planned to shop at American Village, but since time was tight, I think it's best to research the stores you want to visit beforehand. コロナ禍の中でしたが30名程の参加者がいました。ツアー自体は可もなく不可もなくといった内容で美ら海水族館とアメリカンヴィレッジ以外は正直…でした。美ら海水族館は2時間半時間がありますが、ここで食事を取る必要があるので、レストラン利用をする方は観覧時間は実質1時間だと考えていた方が良いです。アメリカンヴィレッジでの買い物を予定していたのですが、時間がタイトなので予め目的の店を調べてから行くべきだと思いました。
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Reply from the operator
Dear Monamu,
Thank you very much for participating in our tour. We also appreciate your feedback regarding your experience.
Thank you for your comments about the schedule. We will consider if there are any areas for improvement regarding the time allocation at each destination.
Once again, thank you for joining our tour.
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It would be better to focus on Churaumi, as there are too many unimportant tourist spots included.
Posted Date: 2022/05/28
Sauer
From Naha, the Churaumi Aquarium is far away, and you have the option to either rent a car or join a bus tour to get there. Since we had a larger group this time, we opted for the bus tour. The Churaumi Aquarium is located within a marine park, and the time allocated for visiting is not very long. Moreover, we were instructed to have lunch in the park and return to the bus. However, while there are a café inside the aquarium and a food court in the park, all the options are overpriced, unappeti… From Naha, the Churaumi Aquarium is far away, and you have the option to either rent a car or join a bus tour to get there. Since we had a larger group this time, we opted for the bus tour. The Churaumi Aquarium is located within a marine park, and the time allocated for visiting is not very long. Moreover, we were instructed to have lunch in the park and return to the bus. However, while there are a café inside the aquarium and a food court in the park, all the options are overpriced, unappetizing, and lack local flavor, making them not worth eating. When we returned to the bus parking lot, we found several diverse local restaurants around the parking area that looked very delicious. In other words, after the bus arrives and you visit the Churaumi Aquarium (which is located near the coast, down a slope from the bus parking lot), it’s recommended to skip lunch in the park, quickly head back up the slope to the parking lot, enjoy lunch at one of the diverse local restaurants nearby, and wait for the bus departure time. However, this recommended pattern of behavior is not mentioned by the guide, so be cautious. After the aquarium, Kouri Island and Manzamo are good natural sightseeing spots, but places like the Okashi Goten and American Village are just souvenir shops, and I don't see the point in spending more time than necessary there. 那覇から美ら海水族館は遠く、水族館に行くにはレンタカーで行くかパスツアーに入るかの選択肢となる。今回は人数も多かったのでバスツアーにした。 美ら海水族館は海洋公園の中にあり、見学に与えられた時間はそれほど長くない。しかも、公園内で昼食を取ってバスに戻る様に指示あり。しかし公園内には水族館内のカフェ、公園内のフードコート、などがあるもののどこも不味くて高くてローカル色もなく、全く食べる価値がない。ところがバス駐車場に戻ってみれば、駐車場周辺に多彩な地元のレストランがいくつもあり、とてもおいしそう。つ… 那覇から美ら海水族館は遠く、水族館に行くにはレンタカーで行くかパスツアーに入るかの選択肢となる。今回は人数も多かったのでバスツアーにした。 美ら海水族館は海洋公園の中にあり、見学に与えられた時間はそれほど長くない。しかも、公園内で昼食を取ってバスに戻る様に指示あり。しかし公園内には水族館内のカフェ、公園内のフードコート、などがあるもののどこも不味くて高くてローカル色もなく、全く食べる価値がない。ところがバス駐車場に戻ってみれば、駐車場周辺に多彩な地元のレストランがいくつもあり、とてもおいしそう。つまり、バスが着いて美ら海水族館を見たら(バス駐車場からずっと降りて行った海岸近くにある)公園内で昼食を取らずに、サッサとスロープを上って駐車場に戻って来て、周辺の多彩なレストランで昼食を楽しんで、バスの出発時間を待つ、と言うのがお勧めの行動パターンと言える。但し、決してこの行動パターンはガイドさんからは語られないので注意、 水族館以降の古宇利島や万座毛は自然の観光スポットとして良いが、お菓子御殿やアメリカンビレッジは単なる土産物屋であり、ここに必要以上の滞在時間を掛ける意味を感じない。
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Dear Sauer,
Thank you for using our tour service and for sharing your experience. We sincerely apologize for not meeting your expectations with our tour this time. We have reviewed your feedback.
- The Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium is located within the Ocean Park, and the time allocated for the visit is not very long. Additionally, there is a directive to have lunch in the park before returning to the bus.
→ The stay time at the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium is limited to about 2 hours and 30 minutes, so … Dear Sauer,
Thank you for using our tour service and for sharing your experience. We sincerely apologize for not meeting your expectations with our tour this time. We have reviewed your feedback.
- The Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium is located within the Ocean Park, and the time allocated for the visit is not very long. Additionally, there is a directive to have lunch in the park before returning to the bus.
→ The stay time at the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium is limited to about 2 hours and 30 minutes, so we recommend using the dining options within the park to enjoy the facilities within the allotted time.
- However, upon returning to the bus parking lot, there are many diverse local restaurants nearby that look very delicious. In other words, after visiting the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium (which is located near the coast, a bit of a walk down from the bus parking lot), it would be advisable to quickly return to the parking lot without having lunch in the park and enjoy lunch at one of the nearby diverse restaurants while waiting for the bus departure. However, please note that this recommended course of action is not communicated by the guide.
→ We sincerely apologize for not being aware of the facilities outside the Ocean Expo Park.
- The Okashi Goten and American Village are merely souvenir shops, and I don't see the point in spending more time than necessary here.
→ Okashi Goten is a popular spot for those wanting to purchase classic souvenirs like purple sweet potato tarts, and American Village is also a popular tourist spot filled with exotic charm unique to Okinawa, where visitors enjoy taking photos and relaxing in the café area along the coast. Therefore, we have included it in the tour for customers who wish to stop by.
We will share your points internally and use them as a reference for future product development. Other bus tours may offer longer stays at the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium or tours that visit other sightseeing spots. We hope you will not be dis Sauer様
It wasn't the best weather for sightseeing, with rain and wind, but it was quiet because it was a weekday and rainy. Next time, I want to see blue skies and a beautiful sea.雨天で風もふく天候でゆっくりと観光している場合じゃなかった、だが平日と雨天とあって空いていて した、この次は青空と綺麗な海を観たいとです。
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It might be a bit too much...
Posted Date: 2023/04/26
OKI
The main attractions of this tour are the Churaumi Aquarium and American Village, so it would have been fine to include just one of Kouri Island, Manzamo, or Okashi Goten. It was disappointing that we couldn't have enough sightseeing time at the main attractions due to the traffic.このツアーのメインは美ら海水族館とアメリカンビレッジなので、古宇利島+万座毛+御菓子御殿 はどれか一つで良かったかな・・ 道路が込んでいたので、メインで十分な観光時間を取ってもらえなかったのが残念でした。
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I'm glad I could enjoy sightseeing at a reasonable price.
Posted Date: 2023/10/25
トイプーじん
I think it's good for family and romantic outings. However, instead of spending time at the aquarium, I believe you would be more satisfied by increasing your time at American Village for shopping and dining. Aquariums are all pretty similar, and the dining options are just ordinary buffets. It's just expensive. If you're going to pay the same price, you might as well enjoy a hearty hamburger or American cuisine.家族、恋人とかの観光なら良いと思います。 けど水族館に時間使うよりアメリカンビレッジに時間を増やせば買い物、食事が満足出来ると思う。 水族館なんて似たり寄ったりで食事もありふれたバイキング。高いだけ。 同じ値段払うならボリューム有るハンバーガーとかアメリカンの料理を楽しみ。
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First time in Okinawa.
Posted Date: 2023/10/27
ロミ
On my first trip to Okinawa, I signed up for a bus tour since I didn't have a driver's license, and it was great to visit various places in one day. However, perhaps I was too greedy, as the stay time at each location was short, which seemed a bit too busy for my 69-year-old mother. It might be more suitable for younger people. There were also several participants who were traveling alone, and they seemed to be enjoying themselves.
During the tour, I particularly liked the aquarium and Kouri Isl… On my first trip to Okinawa, I signed up for a bus tour since I didn't have a driver's license, and it was great to visit various places in one day. However, perhaps I was too greedy, as the stay time at each location was short, which seemed a bit too busy for my 69-year-old mother. It might be more suitable for younger people. There were also several participants who were traveling alone, and they seemed to be enjoying themselves.
During the tour, I particularly liked the aquarium and Kouri Island. The bus played music from a music box, and at various points, there were automated announcements in Japanese, Chinese, Korean, and English explaining the sights we were passing, which helped me learn a bit more about Okinawa.
At one point, I felt frustrated with some people who didn't keep track of the return time, which I think was a misunderstanding of the schedule. Even though it was a trip, I would have preferred if everyone could adhere to the time so we could enjoy the experience more comfortably. (There were also automated announcements regarding such reminders.) 初めての沖縄旅行で、免許が無いのでバスツアーを申し込み、沖縄の各地を1日で巡れて良かったです。 ただ、欲張り過ぎてるのか、1箇所あたりの滞在時間が短く、69歳の母には忙し過ぎた様です。 若い子向きかもしれません。 お一人で参加されてる方も何人もいらっしゃり、楽しまれていたように思います。 コース中では水族館と古宇利島が好きでした。 車内はオルゴールの音楽がかかっており、要所要所で日本語、中国語、韓国語、英語の順で向かってる途中に見える事柄について自動音声?の説明が流れるので、沖縄知識がちょっと増えたかと。 途… 初めての沖縄旅行で、免許が無いのでバスツアーを申し込み、沖縄の各地を1日で巡れて良かったです。 ただ、欲張り過ぎてるのか、1箇所あたりの滞在時間が短く、69歳の母には忙し過ぎた様です。 若い子向きかもしれません。 お一人で参加されてる方も何人もいらっしゃり、楽しまれていたように思います。 コース中では水族館と古宇利島が好きでした。 車内はオルゴールの音楽がかかっており、要所要所で日本語、中国語、韓国語、英語の順で向かってる途中に見える事柄について自動音声?の説明が流れるので、沖縄知識がちょっと増えたかと。 途中、時間を勘違いをしたのか、戻る時間を守らない人達に不満を感じ、旅行とはいえそこは守っていただいて気持ちよく過ごしたかったです。(そういう注意事項の自動音声アナウンスもありました)
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It's a good tour for visiting the Churaumi Aquarium.
Posted Date: 2024/09/07
Rio
I wanted to visit the Churaumi Aquarium and Kouri Island, so I used this bus tour since I didn't have a car. Most of the stops other than the Churaumi Aquarium were just for bathroom breaks. The same goes for Kouri Island… it was disappointing that we spent almost all our time just at the restroom. However, I was glad that I could visit the Churaumi Aquarium, which was my main goal.
By the way, there is a path leading to the beach at the back of the Churaumi Aquarium, and the sea there was the m… I wanted to visit the Churaumi Aquarium and Kouri Island, so I used this bus tour since I didn't have a car. Most of the stops other than the Churaumi Aquarium were just for bathroom breaks. The same goes for Kouri Island… it was disappointing that we spent almost all our time just at the restroom. However, I was glad that I could visit the Churaumi Aquarium, which was my main goal.
By the way, there is a path leading to the beach at the back of the Churaumi Aquarium, and the sea there was the most beautiful. It seemed to be a lesser-known spot, so there were hardly any people, which was nice. It's a recommended place to enjoy the stunning sea view.
Also, eating was prohibited on the bus, including snacks. We were allowed to drink beverages for hydration. I felt like snacking since it felt like a field trip, but I guess it’s necessary to keep the bus clean. Thank you. 美ら海水族館と古宇利島に行きたくて、車がないためこちらのバスツアーを利用しました。 美ら海水族館以外の停車場所は、ほぼトイレ休憩のための時間でした。古宇利島もしかり…トイレだけでほぼ終わり残念でした。 しかし、一番の目的だった美ら海水族館には行けたのでよかったです。 ちなみに、美ら海水族館の奥の方に海辺に行ける道があり、そこの海が一番綺麗でした。あまり知られてない場所なのか、人がほぼいなくてよかったです。美しい海を眺めるのにオススメの場所です。 あと、 バス内はお菓子等も含め、食事禁止でした。水分補給のた… 美ら海水族館と古宇利島に行きたくて、車がないためこちらのバスツアーを利用しました。 美ら海水族館以外の停車場所は、ほぼトイレ休憩のための時間でした。古宇利島もしかり…トイレだけでほぼ終わり残念でした。 しかし、一番の目的だった美ら海水族館には行けたのでよかったです。 ちなみに、美ら海水族館の奥の方に海辺に行ける道があり、そこの海が一番綺麗でした。あまり知られてない場所なのか、人がほぼいなくてよかったです。美しい海を眺めるのにオススメの場所です。 あと、 バス内はお菓子等も含め、食事禁止でした。水分補給のための飲料は飲んでよかったです。つい遠足気分で食べたくなりましたが、バス内を綺麗に保つためには必要なのかな。 ありがとうございました。
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It was hot, for now.
Posted Date: 2024/09/28
ままま
Most of the participants were from overseas. The Japanese participants returned to the bus on time, but I was surprised by the laxity of the overseas participants regarding time. As a result, the departure times from various locations were delayed, which gradually reduced our time to explore, and that was disappointing. I think the time to look around American Village was short.
The guide was from overseas and spoke broken Japanese, but they were very polite in assisting the customers, which was … Most of the participants were from overseas. The Japanese participants returned to the bus on time, but I was surprised by the laxity of the overseas participants regarding time. As a result, the departure times from various locations were delayed, which gradually reduced our time to explore, and that was disappointing. I think the time to look around American Village was short.
The guide was from overseas and spoke broken Japanese, but they were very polite in assisting the customers, which was great. ほとんどが海外の方でした。 日本人参加者の方たちは 時間通りバスに戻ってきてるが 海外の方たちの時間のルーズさには びっくりしました。 そのため各地出発時間が遅くなり 見回る時間が少しずつ削られていくのが 残念でした。 アメリカンビレッジを見回る時間が 短いと思います。
ガイドさんは海外の方で 片言でしたが 丁寧にお客様に対応していて◎です。
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Sightseeing without a rental car.
Posted Date: 2024/11/07
みみなが
This time, I wanted to travel to Okinawa without renting a car, so I booked a bus tour. The stay times at each location were somewhat long or short, making it difficult to spend time as I wished, but it was nice to not have to worry about traffic during the travel time.今回はレンタカーを借りずに沖縄旅行に行きたくて、バスツアーを予約しました。 それぞれの場所での滞在時間が、微妙に長かったり、短かったりで、思うように時間を過ごすのが難しかったですが、移動時間は渋滞等を気にせずに過ごせたのは良かったです。