[Repo] Ishigakijima sightseeing bus tour, things that it was good to ride

If you are going to Ishigaki-jima for the first time, I would like to hold down famous tourist spots as much as possible.
For such people, the sightseeing bus tour will be worth considering.
Even without land intuition, even if we are not good at driving, even without time, Ishigaki sightseeing professional will take you.

But it is only a few days stay.
I do not want to regret later like "I'm glad I stopped ...".

This article is directed towards asking for a bus tour.
Based on the experience of actually participating in the bus tour, I gathered information such as "such content" "Recommended for such people" "Notice points as kore". We hope you find this useful for the Ishigaki travel plan!
=== Table of Contents ===
[1] Contents and charges of Ishigakijima bus tour
A tourist spot that can turn around / difference per course / participation fee / customer base / reservation required

【2】 Participation Report
【Before departure】 Departure is bus terminal (access information)
【14: 00 ~】 It's time to start! Temple of the People and the Temple
【14: 40 ~】 It is here to speak Ishigakijima! Kawahira Park (Kawahira Bay)
【15: 40 ~】 Rest time tea time! Cafe "Aunt Poser's table"
【16: 10 ~】 move and visit the train window "Yonago Yaki"
【16: 15 ~】 This tropical! To the Yaeyama palm community in Maibara
【16: 35 ~】 Maohikari tunnel, returning watching the base dam
【17: 00】 Returned to the bus terminal!

【3】 What I was happy to join, what I thought was unfortunate

【4】 Advice to those who will participate
(Clothes, belongings, camera)
Conclusion

[1] Contents and charges of Ishigakijima bus tour

The well-known bus tour of Ishigakijima is "regular sightseeing bus".
It is a course by the East Bus (East Transportation) which operates a route bus within Ishigaki-jima Island.
A course starting in the morning, B course starting in the afternoon, 2 courses are running.

Besides this, ANA Campaign Bus Ishigakijima Number for ANA users is available, as well as a cheap "Translation Tour Bus Tour" which operates on a medium-sized bus (with a little season).

【1-1】 Where is the sightseeing spot to turn?

Kawahira Bay, which can not be removed at Ishigakijima, almost certainly includes any bus tour.
Yonehara Yaeyama palm stand is also a classic.
Other than that, "Tangjin grave" "Tamazusaki Observatory" "Ishigaki and Iama Village" "Minsa Crafts Center" etc. Depending on the course, be careful when choosing.

As an example, "Regular sightseeing bus B course, Ishigakijima half-sightsee tour" I participated was such a flow.

Momoji Temple (car window guide)
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Tangjin grave (get off at 10 minutes)
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Kawahira Park (get off at 40 minutes)
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Tea time at the cafe "Aunt Poser's table"
(A course from departure in the morning is lunch, lunch from the afternoon on course B is snacks with tea and juice)
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Yoneobara palm forest (get off at 20 minutes)
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Uehara Dam (car window)

* When participating in the morning course A ... ...
· Tea time ⇒ Lunch
· Base Dam train window sightseeing ⇒ Tamazusaki Observatory (get off at 15 minutes)
(I go to the observatory at the eastern end of the island so the course name is "One round of the island")

★ Detailed participation report is late!

【1-2】 Difference in course

There are various courses, but where are the differences?
I picked it up.

Time zone from departure to termination

There are many bus tours that run from the morning, daytime and twice.

On the last day of the trip, people who join from morning, get off at the airport in the afternoon,
On the day I arrived at Ishigaki-jima, I participated in the course from daytime and got off at the hotel in the evening,
There seem to be many people who use it.

Tour spots

Kawahira Bay is usually included.
However, other places are different depending on the course.
(There are also 6 bus tours, if it's simple, just Kawahira Bay only)

Meal

In the morning course, there are almost cases where mealtime is in the course.
However, it is necessary to confirm that "whether meals are taken by yourself" or "the meal price is included in the course" to the last.
Even in the day departure course, there is a tour that goes to a meal in spite of a break.

Tourist style

Even in the same place, it can be separated from being a car window observation or a free action by getting off.
In addition, the classic number of Kawahira Bay is "glass boat".
There are tours on which the boat's boarding fee is included in the course and tours on which the person who wants to ride pays for themselves.

Other

In the case of "ANA Campaign Bus Ishigakijima", it is limited to those who applied for the ANA designated tour which has been decided in advance.

【1-3】 What is the participation fee?

It is around 3,000 yen per adult. However, it will of course vary greatly depending on the content.

As mentioned above, the number of turning tourist spots, whether the bus tour fee includes a meal or a glass boat ride depends on the fee.
It is necessary to check how many years old it is free for those with children.

Price example

Regular sightseeing bus A course Course around Ishigakijima Island
Price: Adult 4,600 yen / Dwarf (6-11 years old) 3,650 yen
Tourist attractions ... 6 places (including lunch, car window visit)

Regular sightseeing bus B course Course Ishigakijima half-round
Price: Adult 3,200 yen / Dwarf (6-11 years old) 2,380 yen
Tourist attractions ... 6 places (including tea time snacks, car window tours)

Transportation sightseeing bus tour morning course
Adult (junior high school student and above) / 3,000 yen dwarf (4 years old to elementary school student) 2,000 yen
※ Ishigaki and now Village entrance fee · Glass boat shipping fee included
Attractions ... 4 places

Transportation sightseeing bus tour afternoon course
Both adults and dwarfs have 1,500 yen
※ Ishigaki and now Village entrance fee · Glass boat shipping fee included
Attractions ... 1 place (Kawahira Bay only)

【1-4】 Customers

I was surprised at participating, but the audience members of the participants were pretty disjointed.

Female alone travel
Male solo traveling after mandatory retirement
Madam Daughter's Women's Journey
A couple

……etc.
(Students and families were not found on the weekend of the off season, not summer vacation or large consecutive holidays)

Because it was the course of the afternoon start, most people say "I arrived at Ishigaki-jima by flight this morning!"

In the case of Ishigakijima travel, the main purpose of the journey is to tour the remote island, or activities such as diving.

"I want to make a schedule because there is only half a day vacant on a day with airplane movement"
"I want to do sightseeing on Ishigakijima but it is not enough to spend a full day."
"I would like to spend my time not to hire a car."

It seems convenient for such a person.

【1-5】 Is reservation necessary?

Although some bus tours can be used without reservation, basically it is advisable to plan on making a reservation.

~ Why booking is recommended ~

There are bus tours that will be canceled if the number of bookings in advance is small
Without a reservation, there is a bus tour of rules that can not ride even if there are vacant seats
Many of the bus tours can get on and off at the main hotel, but beforehand it is necessary to tell "I want to ride from the hotel ◎ ◎ I will stay"
The possibility of full occupancy during large consecutive holidays and summer vacation

For more bus tours, web reservation is possible.
There is also a tour deadline as soon as one week has passed, so we recommend early planning.

However, there are bus tours that can be reached without reservation.
With "regular sightseeing bus" so it is ok if you buy a ticket at the bus terminal counter by 15 minutes.

【2】 Participation Report

In this article, I will introduce the "regular sightseeing bus" of the east bus.
As a reason for choosing ......

I have a long track record
WEB advance reservation, window ticket sale immediately before departure is also supported
Anyone can use
There are many spots to spin (6 courses for both A course from morning and B course from afternoon)

... and so on.
I booked in advance and headed to the meeting place.

【2-1】 Departure is bus terminal

In the case of "regular sightseeing bus", you can choose a station from the following.

Higashi Transport Bus Terminal
Hotel
Target
Royal Marine Palace · Grandvrio Hotel · Beach Hotel Sunshine · Fusakiri Resort Village
Shuttle bus to hotel ⇒ Go to bus terminal
Target
ANA InterContinental Ishigaki Resort, Hotel Nikko Yaeyama

In my case, because the accommodation was not covered by 2.3, I went to the "East Transport Bus Terminal".

【2-1-1】 Access

"Bus Terminal" is about 5 minutes on foot from "Remote Island Terminal" at the port.

Many tourists over the Yaeyama Islands in the surrounding area from the remote island terminal, Ishigaki Island is developing mainly around this remote island terminal.
Bus terminal just a short walk from there, too, the surrounding roads are wide, many convenience stores and restaurants.
It is convenient location.

Depending on the direction of walking, a vast parking lot is a landmark.

However, there are not conspicuous buildings and signboards.
It is recommended to have time to spare.

[Before departure] State of the bus terminal

As soon as you arrive there is a space to sit and wait.
Coin locker also equipped!
You can come to the bus terminal directly from the airport, leave luggage and sightsee tour ...... It is possible to schedule.

【14: 00 ~】 It's time to start! Temple of the People and the Temple

When time comes, I get on the bus and start! The seat is a free seat.
This bus is a large-sized bus that seems to be able to ride about 40 people.
(It is a very ordinary type like used at school excursion)

When listening to the announcement such as guide introduction of self, I went to Sugu's first sightseeing spot, "Mogorinji".
This is a car window sightseeing.
Although it is a temple of Rinzai sect, Ishigaki, which is composed of Ryukyu Limestone, is fresh, unlike the image of so-called "Temple" in Honshu.

It is the first temple in Ishigaki-jima, which was made about 400 years ago from now.
The guide will explain politely and in detail.

Next, we went to the "Tango tomb". This is a tour by getting off.
In 1852, there was a ship stranded on Ishigakijima on the way to Taiwan.
There were 380 Chinese (Tango) workers being sold to California on board there.
Many of them died in this place, once Ishigaki Island was dotted with their graves.
It was this Tango tomb built to relinquish its grave.
The striking is colorful decoration!
There are various discoveries when looking at a fine workmanship.

The staying time is 10 minutes.
Although it can grasp sufficiently if it is five minutes, if you read inscription inscription or take a picture, 10 minutes quickly is nothing.
I will return to the bus in a hurry.

【14: 40 ~】 It is here to speak Ishigakijima! Kawahira Park (Kawahira Bay)

Next destination, Kawahira Park is a little distance.
(But, because the guide will tell you a lot, I do not feel the movement is that long)

In "regular sightseeing bus", the boat ride in the Kawahira Bay is not included in the price.
Only those who request can board a glass boat which is affiliated with a bus tour at a discounted rate.

«Grass boat price»

Adults ... Usually 1,030 yen → 850 yen after discount
Elementary school student ... 520 yen → 450 yen

The applicant will guide the guide to the reception desk after getting off the bus.
Pay on the spot so you do not forget your wallet in the bus!
(You should wear valuables, even if you do not)

Almost all the bus tour participants seemed to be on a glass boat.

When you have paid, go to the station immediately.
Ooooo! Kawahei Bay is the scenery of Nara that looks familiar "The Ishigakijima"! !
It was a bit cloudy when I went.
Although it was not sparkling sharp shallow sea ......, this scenery which is nothing else, it is impression.

As soon as I was moved, I went to a glass boat.
The inside of the ship is like this.
The bottom of the boat is glassed.
Guide ship of the ship moved the spot, comment about the coral and tropical fish you can see now!
While listening to it, I searched for "Eh, which coral!?" And cheered a flock of fish.

The boarding time is about 20 minutes. However, it was about 10 minutes as a bodily sensation.

When I get off, I do not have an additional 10 minutes.
I took pictures in a hurry, I caught a cat.

"I wanted to do more slowly, because it's a big deal ...!"

While being bragged behind her, I went to the bus.
But such a moment disappeared soon.
After a few minutes of movement, to the "Kawahira pearl fish farm direct shop" of the location where Kawahira Bay can be seen.
It also took about 10 minutes to combine a toilet break.

It is not necessarily a necessity to enter a direct sales store separately.
Outside you can change the angle a little while ago and enjoy Kawahira Bay again.
However, rain is just a bit poppy ... ...
I felt the danger and went to a retail store. Pearl accessories line up.

To decide on a purchase, a short stay of about 10 minutes. But it was enough to think "I want someday."

【15: 40 ~】 Rest time tea time! Cafe "Aunt Poser's table"

It also takes about 10 minutes to get to the bus.
The climb rises and the sea moves away.

And we arrived at the cafe "Aisa at Pozer".
When entering the store, quite a view!

We had seats for one line.
Sweets are already set and it is ready to eat.

~ Meal content ~

Chisu Shou (2 pieces)
Sator Andagi (cut one piece into one bite size)
Pineapple (1 off)
Guava juice (Nigato is cold)

※ For the A course from morning, the content will be lunch
So far, I have traveled alone, and I have been sightseeing without words.
Being honest I was shy, so it was easy.

Here, however, it will be a seat with other passengers.
In my case, it was a table of 4 people, a combination of a woman in two people and a man traveling alone.

A bit awkward.
But I eat it. Actually, I was stupid and I was participating without eating lunch.
Yes, it is a complete meal earlier than anyone else. Then ...

"My older sister, if you do not mind my Sator Andagi, will you eat it?
We, we are hungry free. "

And a voice from a female two person.
I was surprised, but "Oh, thank you! Actually, I can not eat lunch, I will receive it!

Then another woman gave me the chest of drawers that "It looks like Mr.!

"Er, um, are you OK?", I no longer hide the hungry.
Somehow the air becomes soft.

We joined the men who were looking at the situation with a smile and the conversation began.

"Where are you from, oh, this morning's peach? Well then it was the same flight!"

I am a shy guy, but I'm kind of happy. My feelings are dirty.

Meanwhile, looking at the veranda suddenly ......

Rainbow!

I stayed for about 30 minutes, I feel completely warm.
(My stomach was also satisfied!)

When I left the cafe and boarded the bus, everyone at the cafe waved their hands and sent me off.

【16: 10 ~】 move and visit the train window "Yonago Yaki"

The bus goes east.
Although it was not written in the course course, we were able to observe the garden window of "Yonago Yaki Studio" at the train window.

It is a workshop making shisa, but the garden is a huge shisa paradise!
Under the guide's explanation, the bus runs slowly.

I was absorbed in the shutter.

【16: 15 ~】 This tropical! To the Yaeyama palm community in Maibara

After passing "Yonago Yaki", the guide's talk theme is to the next destination, the Yaeyama palm community in Maibara.
Although roads are maintained within the community, they are going to walk a few minutes to the center.
Because there is a step, if you are worried physically, it was OK with waiting in the place just in.

When you arrive, there is a shop that you can drink delicious juice in front of the entrance to the community.
Into the community.
Although not as steep as it is, there are stairs, watch your step.

Proceeding ... ... 360 degrees, a natural monument of a country close to 20 meters, Yayayama pear!
It is a valuable palm tree that lives only in Ishigakijima and Iriomote Island.
It is only here in the world that it is a crowd.
How much 4 to 500 are growing wild.

As the guide says, looking up, there is a big big bat.

Subsequently, when I looked at the base of the tree with a guide of Mr. Gui, the fruit fell, and the buds appeared.

【16: 35 ~】 Maohikari tunnel, returning watching the base dam

Get off at this point of sightseeing.
I will start to the bus terminal.
Route to Maomichi tunnel.

As a highlight, the guide taught us the entrance decoration.

A wish for traffic safety is included in "Tamenari Shishi" which took up the tunnel entrance as a ball.
I baked it with 336 parts and baked, it seems to be assembled.

This bridge tunnel, total length 1174 m and the longest in the prefecture.
Where did he go for a large amount of soil dug out (equivalent to 12,000 dump trucks!) -
Here, it was used in the construction of the Uedahara dam.

The trigger for construction started was a massive drought in 1971. It was probably because it did not rain for more than 180 consecutive days from March to September.
Completion came after Heisei.

【17: 00】 Returned to the bus terminal!

After the dam, the bus goes south.
It is a scenery full of greenery for a while, but when I noticed it was in the city area.
In the itinerary, passengers are unloaded at the ANA Intercontinental Ishigaki Resort Hotel, Nikko Yaeyama Hotel, and the bus terminal will arrive at 17:50.

However, because there was not a person getting off at the hotel, I arrived at the bus terminal at 17:00.

I got off with "thank you ~ ~", dissolved.
Let me also return to the hotel. Walking out ... ....

"older sister!"

It was my wife who got on the same table at tea time.

"Please eat this if you do not mind it, it's an interview traveling, please be careful and take good care of you," and I gave you some sweets again.
By traveling alone, and getting in with the coverage, it surely means that such an exchange will be born.

"Thank you!"

A lot of scenery, information on Ishigakijima which the guide taught, and meeting at the traveling destination.
In my mind, I am excited by this 3 hour memory.
With a light foot, I went back to the hotel tonight.

【3】 What I was happy to join, what I thought was unfortunate

【3-1】 Good point

I could sightsee in plenty of time

Kawahira Bay In the beginning, I enjoyed the scenery unique to Ishigakijima!

I got a lot of stories that are not on the guidebook

During the trip, the guide's talk was almost non-stop.
The story about the next destination is central, but the information that I do not know is also heaping!
It enhances the trip feeling.

It is easy to sightseeing

When you get off at sightseeing, you can put it in your seat if you have some baggage.
(Folding umbrella that I did not use after all, guidebook I was carrying, drink etc etc)

Easy as physical fitness

The time it takes to move by myself was less than expected.
Because the bus is a bus and there is a tea time on the way, there was enough physical strength even when getting off.

【3-2】 Points I thought was unavoidable

A little busy

The setting of the staying time, such as departing immediately as soon as you see the place all the tourist spots.
It was around tea time that I could relax.
Also, travel between tourist spots is short, and you will arrive at the next destination immediately.
While I was able to do sightseeing quickly in a short time, I became busy.

It may be rather expensive if it is group travel.

In my case, because I traveled alone, I did not mind ... ...

In the case of "Regular Tourist Bus B Course" participated this time, if you participate in 5 adults, total 3,200 yen × 5 people = 16,000 yen.
Car rental is a normal car type, around 4,000 yen per day.

Of course, it costs insurance, gasoline, parking lot etc, but it may be better to decide compared with rent-a-car if it is savings-oriented.

【4】 Advice to those who will participate

【Clothes】

Any clothing is okay.
However, in preparation for the sandy beach of Kawahira Park and the Yonehara palm forest, shoes that are easy to walk are recommended.

◎ I'd like to wear for the time being if I worried about omitting my hat or coat.
Even if it gets in the way, if you sit down on the seat and get off, it will not get in the way.

【Belongings】

Especially if you have a bus tour there is no possession. Even if there is somewhat luggage, you can put it in the seats and go out for sightseeing.
Just at that time, it is a bit embarrassing to put them in pieces and seats a bit. It is convenient if there is a pouch, a plastic bag.

【camera】

If possible, the camera is strong against camera shake.
(People who normally turn off anti-shake function turn on)
There is a train window sightseeing.

Conclusion

In personal opinion, it is "I'm glad I participated!"

I am not good at driving, so it is hard to turn all around myself.
Also, from the guide's point of view, plenty of information that I did not know was something I did not know even though I had taken a tour guide book considerably.

I was happy that I could talk with other participants.
(Of course, there are people who do not communicate with other people, but that did not seem particularly comfortable, everyone was my own pace)

Perhaps you want to spend your time at your own place, maybe you will be busy.
However, if you want to use the limited time to the utmost, I thought that it was the value of a bus tour, consideration ◎.