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The meeting point is very clear - Blue Seal Palette Kumoji store, the tour car arrival time is also grabbed just right. Each time we arrived at our destination, the driver would explicitly let everyone know the next meeting time before letting us off, and would guide us where to enter after getting off. (After all, the parking lot of the tour car will be a little farther from the entrance) First stop: Manzamao (stay for one hour) Tickets 100 yen, basically Buddha's heart🙏 Enter along the trail around, you can listen to the sound of the waves and watch the elephant nose and blue-green sea water underneath with white waves 🌊. Small reminder: the sun and wind are very big, hat to wear well, umbrella a bit unrealistic. Stop 2: Hanasaki Marche Mall (stay for one hour) There was a big traffic jam in the middle, so I arrived delayed for an hour. Stay time is at least enough to eat a meal + after the meal can order an ice cream or drink, sit outdoors and see the sea view (remember to find a shaded place ☀️) Third stop: Beautiful Sea Aquarium (stay 3 hours) Very close to the second stop shopping mall, less than 5 minutes to arrive. First of all, you have to go through the park, go straight ahead to see the aquarium (go against the flow of people to know 🤣) Demining: Kuroshio Sea's feeding show, do not see the rear seats empty, just sit and wait, basically there is a seat is not seen feeding, can only see the behemoth erect state, feeding is from the water above, so it is recommended to go to the pavilion place to stroll, 15 minutes before the seat of Kuroko Station in front of the sea. After watching the feeding show it was all kinds of shopping + gift shop shopping. Before walking to the gift shop, you will first encounter the place to help take the commemorative photo, it is free, if you want to remember to queue first, there are many people. Finally: in the middle of the return journey will stop at the American Village, those who want to get off can get off directly. For those who do not get off, the driver will continue to drive back. Basically, the stay time at each stop was enough, and this time the tour departed at least 5~10 minutes in advance at each stop. Each location has a toilet and gift shop. Although the traffic jam makes the butt sit very painful 😭, but this price can play a day to the north, save the strategy and transportation time, still very cost-effective 👍👍👍

Affordable, friendly and professional guide, contains attractions and many, very fulfilling day tour, recommended

The bus was large and comfortable, and the staff clearly indicated the pick-up and drop-off times and locations. The driver was very patient and helpful in giving directions (especially considering the heavy traffic and long drives in Okinawa). This time, the shallow water company was Pink Mermaid. Although we couldn't go to the Blue Cave due to bad weather and had to go to another bay instead, the Chinese-speaking staff were friendly and patient, guiding one of our first-time swimmers and creating a great experience. The company also provided lockers (NT$200) and free shower facilities, shower gel, and a hairdryer. Photos could be transferred on-site via iPhone or downloaded via a cloud drive within a week – a convenient and versatile option. The package also included a meal voucher for Okinawan noodles at the nearby Lemon Canteen; the broth was refreshing, and the meat was tender and delicious.

The coach was very nice, and the curry rice he provided was delicious. We also encountered two sea turtles at Tokashihisa Beach – so lucky! ☺️

It's worth booking in advance, as refunds are not available after purchase. There's a buy-one-get-one-free deal! 💯🥰

Excellent value for money! Given the long drive, it's a worthwhile day trip for travelers without a car. Our guide, Ishikawa, explained everything in detail on the bus (although I accidentally fell asleep a bit 😂). She also carefully reminded passengers getting off at American Village of the return transportation details. Thank you, Ishikawa! Kouri Island's beaches are gorgeous; it would have been even better if we had stayed longer. Highly recommended!