All Reviews for Sightseeing Tours

I thought it would be difficult to visit all these places in one day using public transportation like buses and boats, so I signed up for the tour.

For lunch, we had a variety of Okinawan side dishes served in a bento box. It was delicious and served smoothly.

I was charmed by the cuteness of the water buffalo. The affection the water buffalo cart drivers and the bus driver had for the animals was clearly conveyed through their conversations. While riding the water buffalo cart, the sound of the sanshin and the songs were wonderful. The guide's knowledge about the mangroves was impressive and made the experience enjoyable.

I chose to do a bus tour on Taketomi Island. Looking at the map, I thought walking would be impossible, and my daughter was looking forward to searching for star sand. Even though it was winter, it was hot, so taking the bus was a good decision.

Each island has its own charm, and if I had more time, I would have loved to explore more. It was a very satisfying tour in just one day. Even now that I'm back, I still think about it and feel a sense of lingering joy. Thank you very much.

バスや船の乗り継ぎなど、個人で1日これだけ回るのは難しいと思い、申し込みました。

お昼ご飯は、沖縄ならではのおかずが少しずつ、たくさんの種類がお重に入ってました。美味しかったです。
スムーズに提供してもらえました。

水牛の可愛らしさには癒されました。
水牛車の方々やバスの運転手さんのおしゃべりから水牛に愛情をもっていることが良く伝わりました。
水牛車に乗っている間、三線の音色や歌も素敵でした。
マングローブも、ガイドさんの知識がすごくて楽しかったです。

竹富島はバス観光にしました。
地図をみて、歩くのは無理と思ったのと、
娘が星砂探しを楽しみにしていたので。
冬とはいえ暑く、バスにして良かったです。

それぞれの島に魅力があり、時間さえあればもっと見て周りたかったです。
1日で大満足のツアーでした。
帰ってきた今でも思い出して、良かったなぁといまだ余韻に浸ってます。
ありがとうございました。

There were many participants from China, so there were announcements in Chinese as well as in Japanese. Shirakawa-go and Takayama felt like a different world, and the bus stopped at tourist spots, allowing us to enjoy sightseeing at a leisurely pace.

参加者は中国の方が多数居たせいか、中国語の案内と日本語の案内が有りました。
白川郷に飛騨高山は別世界、観光場所にバスを停車してくれるので、ゆっくり観光出来ました。

I participated from Kobe. I chose this course because I wanted to see the autumn leaves. I think being on a sightseeing bus allowed us to visit four places in one day.

The transfer from Kiyomizu Temple to Kinkaku-ji was during a time when I felt sleepy, but I was able to take a short nap and recharge my energy on the bus. This is one of the advantages of traveling by bus.

The guide was from China, but they could speak both English and Japanese, and they shared highlights at each location. They were skilled at guiding, which was one of the good points of the tour.

The guide also took photos for us, creating many wonderful memories with my daughter.

Kiyomizu Temple had many school trip visitors, and while there were some Japanese people, I felt that there were more inbound tourists at Fushimi Inari, Kinkaku-ji, and Arashiyama, making me wonder if this was really Japan. The languages spoken around me were mostly foreign.

I think it would be better to have a proper map. It would be helpful to clearly indicate the bus stop locations, as it provides reassurance when you get lost. Also, I prefer a route for the day that reflects the current schedule, including lunch times, rather than one from a previous day.

It was a great tour, and I would like to participate again.

神戸から参加しました。紅葉が見たくてこのコースを選びました。一日で4箇所も行けたのは、観光バスだからだと思います。
清水寺から金閣寺までの移動は眠くなる時間で適度に居眠りもできて、バスの中で体力を復活させる事ができました。バスならではの良かったところです。
ガイドの方は中国の方でしたが、英語と日本語を話す事が出来て、各所での見どころを教えてくれました。案内も上手で良かったポイントの一つです。
ガイドの方が写真も撮ってくださるので、娘とのたくさんの思い出ができました。
清水寺は修学旅行の方が多く、日本人もそこそこ居ますが、伏見稲荷、金閣寺、嵐山は体感でインバウンドの方が多いので、ここは本当に日本なのかなぁ？と思いました。飛び交う言葉も、外国語ばかりです。
地図は、きちんとしたものがあった方がいいと思います。
バスの停車場所がきちんとわかるものがいいです。迷った時安心です。
あと、当日のルートも前のものではなくて、その日のものでランチの時間など、記載されているものが好ましいと思います。

良いツアーでした。また参加したいです。

I felt sorry for the tour guide, who was working non-stop from the gathering. Especially during lunchtime, they had to go back and forth, and I think it must have been tough for them not to have time to eat. Thank you very much for your hard work.

添乗員の方が、集合からずーっと働き詰めで気の毒に思った。
特に昼食時は、行ったり来たりで、自分は食事を取る時間もなく大変であったと思う。
大変お世話になりました。

While traveling by bus, I desperately listened to the tour guide's English, checking it against the Japanese guide, which made it twice as enjoyable. I want to create another opportunity to participate again.

　バスで移動中にツアーガイドさんの英語を必死で聴きながら、日本語ガイドの答え合わせする感じで2倍楽しみました。
　機会を作ってまた参加したい。

Although the sky was unfortunately cloudy, we were able to enjoy ourselves thanks to the guide's entertaining stories. The underwater scenery viewed from the glass-bottom boat met our expectations, and everyone on board was impressed. It's the same at every tourist spot that there are many Chinese tourists. On the tour, it felt more relaxing since it was just Japanese people on the bus, on the boat, and during meals.

あいにくの曇り空でしたが、ガイドさんの楽しいお話で盛り上がることができました。
グラスボートから見る海中の景色は期待通りで、乗船していた皆さんも感激していました。
中国の観光客の方がたくさんいらっしゃるのは、どの観光地に行っても同じですね。ツアーだとバスの中でも船の上でも食事でも日本人だけなので落ち着けるように思いました。

Due to not properly considering the details, I realized I wouldn't make it in time for the flight, so I only participated in the visit to Kumamoto Castle and the lunch buffet, and then I left the tour. I wanted to go to Mount Aso and Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine in the afternoon.

詳細をきちんと検討しなかった為飛行時間に間に合わない事が分かり、熊本城見学とお昼のバイキングだけをいただき、ツアーから抜けました。
午後からの阿蘇山、上色見熊野座神社に行きたかったです。

The guide was knowledgeable, and I was captivated by their smooth storytelling, allowing for a fulfilling temple tour. I was moved by the beauty of the gardens at Jiko-in, and the autumn leaves were beautiful everywhere. Thank you to the driver for their safe driving.

ガイドさんが知識豊富で、流れるようなお話しに聞き惚れながら、充実したお寺巡りができました。慈光院の庭園の美しさに感動、そして紅葉がどこもきれいでした。安全運転してくださった運転手さん、ありがとうございました。

I rode the illumination for the second time! In early December, it wasn't too cold, and they provided hand warmers and blankets, which was very thoughtful. I enjoyed the experience like an attraction, passing by the Hanshin Expressway signs that I usually don't get to see.

2度目のイルミネーション時乗車しました！
12月初旬はさほど寒くなく
カイロもくださいますしブランケットもありと至れり尽くせりです。
日頃見る事の出来ない阪神高速の看板が目の前を通過などアトラクション気分で楽しめました。

Most of the passengers were Chinese, but everyone was punctual, boarded quietly, and followed good manners, which made me feel at ease. The driver's skills were excellent, and it was great that the schedule was maintained on time.

乗客が中国人の方がほとんどでしたが、みなさん時間を守り、静かに乗車してて、マナーを守る人達ばかりで安心して乗れました。
運転手さんの運転も上手で時間通りに予定が進んで良かったです。

We participated as a family of four. It was a lucky day with no rain and very nice weather. The difficult parts were tough, but it was okay since we took breaks. We are grateful to the guide for kindly serving us miso soup and tea during lunch.

家族4人で参加でした。
雨が1滴も降らずとても天気が良くラッキーな日でした。
難所は大変ですが休憩しながらだったので大丈夫でした。
ガイドさんが優しくランチの時などお味噌汁やお茶をサービスしてくださり感謝です。

You can enjoy the beautiful coral reefs and fish of Kabira Bay.

I think Kabira Bay is probably the most wonderful place to take a glass-bottom boat ride in Japan today.

とても美しい川平湾の珊瑚礁とお魚達を
楽しめますよ

たぶん現在の日本でも、グラスボートに乗船するなら、川平湾が一番素晴らしいと思いますよ

It was a fun tour around Iriomote Island and Yufu Island. I was glad to see a crested serpent eagle from a distance on Iriomote Island. On Yufu Island, I got to see three adorable baby water buffalo.

西表島と由布島を巡る楽しいツアーでした。西表島で遠くですが　カンムリワシを見れたのが、良かったです。由布島には可愛い3頭の子水牛が見れました。

I saw ANA's efforts. It would have been even better if I could have experienced the in-flight meal. Airplanes are really great after all. I want to fly!

ANAの頑張りが見てた。もし　機内食も体験できればもっと良かったかも。飛行機ってやっぱりいいな。飛びたい

I thoroughly enjoyed the wonderful illumination. The guide's explanations were very enjoyable. They prepared a Cairo and a lap blanket, so I was able to enjoy it warmly.

素敵なイルミネーションを満喫しました。
ガイドさんの説明がとても楽しかったです。
カイロと膝掛けを準備してくださったので、暖かく楽しめました。

It was a participation in the very hot end of July. I hoped to join to take a Vietnamese youth studying in America, but as the reviews said, it was mostly a tour catering to customers from China. The guide was sweating profusely in the extreme heat, doing their best, and I could see efforts to accommodate in English, such as preparing English leaflets. For me, who is learning Chinese, it was enjoyable to have some interactions in Chinese. All the participants were well-mannered, and I personally hope that many inbound visitors will see the wonderful aspects of Japan and share them when they return to their home countries.

By the way, I was happy to find the flowering of the tobacco plant; it was a nice reunion after a long time. The lunch was also fulfilling, and I was satisfied that we could go to Takachiho for a day trip.

とても暑さの厳しい7月末の参加でした。アメリカに留学中のベトナムの青年を連れていくために参加を希望しましたが、口コミの通り、ほぼ中国からのお客様対応のツァーでした。ガイドさんも酷暑の中汗びっしょりで孤軍奮闘、英語のリーフレットを用意するなど英語対応の努力が窺えました。中国語を学んでいる私にとってはそれなりに楽しめる中国語のやりとりでしたよ。参加者の皆さん節度ある方で、私自身は数多くのインバウンドのお客さんには日本の素敵なところを見て祖国に帰って伝えて欲しいと思っています。

そういえばイワタバコの花が咲いているのを見つけ、久し振りの出会いが嬉しかったです。
昼食も充実していましたし、日帰りで高千穂までいけたのですから満足です。

I had wanted to visit this place for a long time, so I was glad to join the tour this time. Participating alone didn't bother me at all, but while I was taking photos of the scenery, I fell behind and almost got lost. The strict adherence to the schedule during breaks and free time is one of the challenges of group travel, but I was grateful that the guide was attentive to us. The staff at the dining places were also very accommodating, making it an overall satisfying trip.

ずっと前から行きたかった場所だったので、
今回ツアーに参加して良かったです。
一人での参加は全く気になりませんが、風景を撮っていたりすると遅れを取り、迷子になりそうになったり、休憩・自由時間も時間厳守だったりが団体旅行の大変さですが、ガイドさんが気に掛けて下さっていたので有り難かったです。お食事処の皆さんの対応も良く、総じて満足な旅でした。

You can efficiently visit the three islands of Iriomote, Yufu, and Taketomi. Each of these islands has its own unique characteristics, making the experience refreshing. The experience of riding a water buffalo cart to cross the sea is truly something unique to Okinawa! You can immerse yourself in the "Okinawa" you’ve imagined from TV and other media.

Island hopping can be a hassle with the need to make vehicle reservations for each island, but since this was a tour, it was easy to leave everything to them. On Yufu Island and Taketomi Island, we had free time, so I didn’t feel the typical restrictions of a tour. If I could wish for anything, I would have liked to explore Iriomote Island a bit more, but I think even if I had gone on my own, time would have been a limiting factor.

西表、由布、竹富の3島を効率よくまわれます。この3島は、どの島も特色があってまわっていて新鮮でした。移動に関しても、水牛車に乗って海を渡る体験は、まさに沖縄ならでは！テレビなどを見て思い描いていた「沖縄」をたくさん摂取できます。
アイランドホッピングは、島ごとに乗り物予約したりと手間ですが、ツアーなので全部丸投げできて楽でした。由布島、竹富島ではフリーだったので、ツアー特有の不自由さも感じなかったです。欲を言えば、もう少し西表島もまわりたかったですが、多分自分でまわっても時間的に限界だっただろうと思います。

We were blessed with warm and beautiful weather that felt more like spring than December, allowing everyone to create wonderful travel memories while keeping to the schedule. All three sightseeing spots were attractive, and exploring the shops was enjoyable. Our guide, Mr. Chou, was very kind and attentive, which was great. The explanations in Chinese, Japanese, and English were impressive. The driver also drove safely and had a pleasant demeanor.

１２月とは思えない暖かな良い晴天に恵まれて、皆さん時間厳守で楽しい旅の思い出ができました。
観光地は、３箇所とも魅力的でお店巡りも楽しかったです。
ガイドのちょうさんは、とても親切で気配りの出来る方で良かったです。中国語日本語英語の3カ国の言葉での説明は、すごいですね。運転手の方も安全運転、感じも好感もてました。ある

First, I took the Super Dream boat from Ishigaki Island to Iriomote Island. Right away, I went up the river for the first time on Iriomote Island. A wonderful guide explained the mangroves, and I was immediately impressed! Next, I crossed to Yubu Island on a water buffalo cart, where a local guide played the sanshin and sang local songs. Yubu Island was also fantastic, earning another high mark! Then, I headed to Taketomi Island on the Super Dream. There, a charming young woman who handles the water buffalo gave explanations and played beautiful songs on the sanshin, which was another highlight! The weather was great, the cost performance was excellent, and it was just the best! I definitely want to come back! Highly recommended!

まず石垣島からスーパードリーム号で西表島へ。
すぐに初めての西表島で川上り。
マングローブの説明を素敵なガイドさんがしてくれる。早速二重丸！
次に水牛車で由布島渡り、地元のガイドのおじさんが三線で地元の歌を聴かせてくれる。
由布島もとてもよくって二重丸！
スーパードリームで竹富島へ。
これまた可愛らしい水牛使いのお嬢さんが説明してくれたり、三線を弾きながら上手な歌を聴かせてくれたりと二重丸！
天気も良くって、コスパもよくって、もう最高！また絶対来たい！
超オススメです。

It was a sightseeing route that only offered views from the train window, but there were many tourist attractions, and the explanations were easy to understand. The guide kept explaining without any dull moments, so the hour flew by. I wanted to hear more stories. It was a very enjoyable tour. Thank you very much.

車窓だけの観光ルートだったけど、観光名所が多く説明が聞き取りやすかった。
飽きる事なくガイドさんが説明をしてくれるので、1時間があっという間に終わってしまいました。
まだまだ話を聞きたかったです。
とても楽しいツアーでした。
ありがとうございました。

The weather forecast was cloudy until the day before, and I was worried because it was still partly cloudy during the day. However, by the time we started shooting, it was completely clear.

I was able to see the starry sky, just like I did when I was a child, even with my aging eyes.

The starry sky in Miyako Island is the best.

Of course, the photos turned out amazing. The staff suggested poses, and by just holding still for a count of ten, we quickly finished taking eight photos together.

Next time, I want to take pictures with the Milky Way in the background.

前日まで曇天予報　当日も日中は半分くらい雲で心配しましたが　撮影時間にはすっかり晴天となりました　
子供の頃に見た満天の星を　私の近・乱・老の目でも見ることが出来ました　

宮古島の星空は最高です

もちろん写真も最高の出来栄えとなりました
スタッフさんがポーズを指定してくれて　
10カウントじっとしているだけで　あっという間に2人で8枚の撮影終了

今度は天の川をバックに写真に納まりたいです

The guide mentioned that Kiyomizu-dera would take about 120 minutes (including lunch), but in reality, it took around 80 minutes due to heavy traffic that made it difficult to proceed as planned. There was a walking map for Arashiyama, but I would have liked a map showing the location of the parking lot for Kiyomizu-dera as well. It was a bit disappointing.

案内では清水寺は（昼食込みで約120分とのことでしたが、実際は80分くらいで
思うように進めないほど道路も渋滞していたのに。
嵐山の散策マップはあったけど、清水寺の駐車場の位置関係のマップもほしかったです。ちょっと残念でした。

I thought it would have been good to have a bit more explanation for the Japanese people. The Chinese guide mentioned that their Japanese wasn't very good. Some people walked quickly and couldn't keep up.

日本人にももう少し説明があっても良いと思った。
中国人のガイドで日本語はあまりと言ってました。
歩きも早く着いていけない人もいました。

The north wind was a bit chilly, but I was comfortable with the blanket and hand warmer provided. Running while looking up at the tall buildings was refreshing. The guide also explained the famous landmarks, and there were places I learned about for the first time. I can't believe an hour went by so quickly; I had a great time.

北風が少し冷たく吹いていましたが、膝掛けとカイロ頂けて快適でした。高いビル群を下から見上げながら走る体験は爽快でした。名所の解説もガイドさんにして頂きましたし、初めて知った場所もありました。1時間なんて信じられないくらいあっという間で、とても楽しくすごせました。

The sea to Yufushima is shallow, and the staff crossed it wearing rubber boots. However, for the water buffalo, this is a large and small water toilet. Crossing it in rubber boots requires courage and caution.

由布島までは浅い海で、係りの人は長靴で渡っていました。しかし、ここは水牛にとっては大小の水洗トイレ　長靴で渡るには勇気と注意が必要です

It was a bus tour in heavy snow. Thanks to the driver, we were able to return safely. First, we visited Asahiyama Zoo, but the time felt short. We rushed through, but we were able to see the main attractions, which was good. After that, it started snowing heavily, so taking photos at each stop was cold and challenging, but the guide took great photos for us. Unfortunately, we couldn't go to the White Beard Falls, but it was a very satisfying tour.

大雪の中のバスツアーでした。
本当に運転手の方のおかげで無事帰れました。
まず旭山動物園でしたがやはり時間は短く感じます。足早に見て回った感じですが主要な箇所は見れたのでよかったです。この後から大雪でしたので寄る箇所毎の写真撮影が寒くて大変でしたが、ガイドさんが的確に写真を撮ってくださりました。白い髭の滝は残念ながら行けませんでしたが大満足のツアーでした。

私はここを訪れるのに良い時期だと思います。登別と洞爺湖の天気はあまり寒くありません。

I think it is a good time to visit here. The wearther is not too cool in Noboribetsu anh Toya lake.

I was able to visit major tourist attractions in one day, and with the wonderful guide and driver, it was a truly memorable experience. Thank you!

1日でメジャーな観光地を巡ることができ、また素晴らしいアテンド様とドライバー様で、たいへん思い出に残る体験ができました。
ありがとうございました！

The weather was great, and the tour was packed with activities; it was very good. It was my first experience with the water buffalo cart, and I learned a lot about the island tour of Yufuin and the mangrove cruise. I am very satisfied. Thank you!

お天気にも恵まれて、盛りだくさんのツアー、大変良かったです。
水牛車も初体験でしたし、由布島の島巡り、マングローブ遊覧も色々と教えていただき、ありがとうございました。大満足です。ありがとうございました！