Okinawa Prefecture Wildlife

Mami is truly one of the best guides I’ve ever met. She was incredibly warm and enthusiastic, helping us discover all kinds of wildlife and experience the local culture. She was also so patient and thoughtful when taking photos for us. I hope everyone can continue to pursue what they love and stay true to their passion, just like Mami does. ❤️

We were a group of 1 adult and 2 children visiting Ishigaki. Although it was a bit disappointing that we couldn't see the starry sky due to too many clouds after the typhoon (we originally expected to capture beautiful starry skies), the jungle and beach exploration still made both the children and adults happy. The tour guide was young, energetic, and enthusiastic. Below are the reviews from the two children. Brother: I had fun during the jungle tour. I saw a sea snake in the water near the shore, lots of hermit crabs, and my favorite, a coconut crab. The ghost crab was the hardest to find, and we also saw a butterfly pupa and even a hider crab. Overall, it was really fun and exciting. Sister: It was very fascinating to explore this jungle I’d never seen. Exploring new areas and animals and learning the history of this island was very eye-opening. The tour guide was very insightful and friendly, and he also knew how to speak English and communicate with us.

It's very convenient. At the remote island ferry terminal, you can exchange your QR code for physical ferry tickets and water buffalo cart tickets. After disembarking, there's a shuttle bus connection to the water buffalo cart center, and the water buffalo cart ride is very unique. The water buffalo cart center also offers bicycle rental services, so you can immediately rent a bike for an island tour after your water buffalo cart activity. It's very convenient. Afterwards, you can also take a shuttle bus to the Taketomi Island ferry terminal.

This was such a great experience. The staff spoken English well enough. We had a lady working with our group the whole time who took videos and pictures for us so we could just enjoy the whale shark snorkeling. Truly amazing to watch this beauty in his natural habitat.

We're so glad we made wonderful memories in Miyakojima! We ended up booking last minute for a same-day tour. It was great fun exploring with our tour guide, Blonde Taichi, seeing over four hermit crabs and coconut crabs, and discovering various insects. The kids really enjoyed it. Thank you, Blonde Taichi, for kindly and entertainingly guiding us, even to the beautiful stars! ♡

Instructor: Leia Safety: I felt confident and pleased that the pre-survey was thoroughly conducted via QR code. Location: The fireflies were abundant and fantastic within walking distance. Experience: I didn't have high expectations since I had experienced fireflies in Bohol, Philippines, but this was overwhelmingly better, and everything was truly perfect. Equipment: Even though it was raining, I was touched that they rented out clean rain boots that fit my size.

Our three-generation family participated in this tour on our first night in Miyakojima! We were worried if the tour would even happen due to a nearby typhoon and cloudy skies, but Naoki Jimuna (Naoki-san) cheerfully brought everyone together, making both the children and adults excited! Thanks to him, other guests successfully found coconut crabs, and everyone was very satisfied! Although we missed out on the starry sky, the evening stroll along the coast, the observatory, and encountering many insects we'd never seen before were great experiences for the kids! Thank you very much!!

I give the 5 stars service mostly for our guide i(Jensen) for his tring everything to show us what he could in the walk and on the beach. He waited for all groups left so we could see the perfect sky full of stars. The highlight of the tour is we could capture the moment of sea turtle laying eggs on the beach! we could see it solely due to the guide’s dedication to his work and his passion to the nature! the only thing the tour should pay attention to is the air-conditioning of the minibus.

This impromptu trip brought us so many touching moments! Our tour guide Lean is a lively and enthusiastic Australian woman. In just over an hour, she led us to find 6 coconut crabs (including Frank!), countless hermit crabs, as well as various insects such as stick insects, scarab beetles, and moths. She also introduced us to some of the local plants. If we didn't have a professional guide leading the way through this mysterious and pristine secret trail, we would never have dared to come on our own. But please don't be afraid! When you reach the stargazing platform at the very end, you are greeted by a sky full of stars that you can never see in the city—it is truly breathtaking and moving 🥹 Not only does Lean help take amazing photos, but she also shares her favorite hidden spots, filling the entire journey with laughter ☺️ Highly recommended!