Kouri Island tours

Although I give this tour 5 star rating, with one caviat, we had some misunderstanding with tour guide in the morning, after addressing my concerns, later it was resolved. I would extend American Village by maybe half an hour, although we had an option to stay and later come back at our own expense. I believe hour and a half would be sufficient without being rushed, I wills cut short Cape by 15 mins and aquarium by another 15 mins. Otherwise bus was great, and I enjoyed the day.

The tour service was excellent. We contacted them via WhatsApp in advance, confirming our booking two days before the actual date. In Japan, there was a typhoon warning (Typhoon No. 6) for Okinawa. The staff promptly coordinated and sent a message informing us of the tour cancellation for that day. We were given the option to reschedule or cancel. We chose to reschedule for two days later, and fortunately, we had clear skies on the day we went. The trip was smooth, and the staff provided detailed information to each group, including meeting times and locations, and even shared the exact coordinates on WhatsApp. On that day, there were many international tourists from various countries, but everyone was punctual and well-behaved on the tour bus. We were very happy with this tour; it was definitely worth it, comfortable, and allowed us to relax as the bus took us to different spots. We were safely picked up and dropped off at our destination.

Ms. Ishikawa's introduction was incredibly detailed, and having a Chinese-speaking guide was a huge plus! Ms. Ishikawa took great care of everyone and immediately remembered everyone's faces in the group, which was amazing! The overall experience was excellent. Although we only had 30 minutes at Manzamo and Kouri Island, which might be a bit short for those who love taking photos and exploring, it really tested our time management skills. We had a good amount of time at the Churaumi Aquarium. If you want to take your time looking at everything inside, it might still not be enough, but seeing the enormous whale sharks alone made it worthwhile! There's also a dolphin show, opportunities to take photos with dolphins (limited to 15 groups), and even feed them (also limited groups, very popular, so if you want to do it, you need to line up right after the show)! At the Churaumi Aquarium, Ms. Ishikawa gave a very detailed explanation of the aquarium's layout and facilities, and she reminded everyone not to take a wrong turn, or they might get lost! There are three souvenir shops, and they each sell slightly different items. If you see something you like, it's best to buy it right away, because what's available in shop A might not be in shop B, and vice versa! This was my first time booking a one-day tour, and I really enjoyed it! It was very much worth it. Highly recommend!

I had one of the best tour guides, although everyone on my bus spoke Mandarin, ZaoSan took the time to explain me everything. She was very friendly and funny.

Minami-san is a great guide! She provide explanation for each spot in English and Chinese, which make the whole trip enjoyable! first stop manzomo and Kaori beach has 30 minutes each, while chikauri Aquarium got 3.5 hours, last stop American village 1 hour, can choose to go back without follow the bus!I get to try the banana milk shake at American village stop near information center. Kudos to the driver for the safe drive and punctuality!

Thank you so much! It was a great tour and we had such a great time everywhere we went. Yes, the tour is not in English, but I don’t think that’s a problem. First of all, we’re in Japan, and there are Japanese tourists on the tour as well. The guide and the driver were both very nice, and the guide really did her best to make sure everyone understood the basic instructions so we could all follow along without any problems. It’s a great day trip for anyone who wants to see different places in one day without rushing or having to worry about getting tickets and figuring out the right transportation. Thank you for the amazing day and for the lovely Japanese songs during the trip!

It was fun, but we were rushed at every stop, especially at Kouri Beach, which was so beautiful that we didn't have enough time (if you have kids, I recommend bringing an extra set of clothes and shoes). The dolphin show was only 10 minutes long and extremely crowded, making it hard to find a seat, so we had to stand on the side. However, seeing the whale sharks back at the main hall was still very moving. We also didn't have enough time at American Village, and the landmark Ferris wheel has already been dismantled and replaced with a hotel! Finally, a big thank you to our wonderful guide, Ms. Zeng, for a fantastic and fulfilling day. Her explanations were also perfect!!