All Reviews for Sightseeing Tours

I booked a half-day tour of Ishigaki Island. However, due to the impact of the new pneumonia, there were only three of us in our group. But our dedicated guide shared many stories about the island, and we were able to ask questions, making it a fantastic experience. I learned a lot about the island's history, which was very educational. At the end, the guide played traditional island music on the shamisen, making for a fulfilling half-day. I really enjoyed it and would love to participate in another tour.

半日の石垣島ツアーを申し込みました。しかし新型肺炎の影響もあり参加者は私たちのグループ3人だけでした。
しかし専属のガイドとしてたくさんの島にまつわるお話をしてくださり、質問もできたりと最高の時間となりました。島の歴史についてかなり詳しく教えていただきとても勉強になりました。また最後には三味線で島の音楽を奏でてくださり充実した半日となりました。
本当に楽しかったです。またツアーに参加したいと思います。

The bus departs from Ishigaki Island's bus terminal at 9:30 AM, taking a leisurely pace. It's a five-hour tour, and you'll be taken to Ishigaki Airport afterward. I recommend it for the last day of your trip.

What stood out the most was the view from the observation deck at Kabira Park. You have to climb some stairs to reach the deck, but the effort is worth it for the stunning view. You can see Iriomote Island and Taketomi Island all around. Of course, the sea is a cobalt blue, and you can gaze at it for as long as you want without getting bored.

Additionally, you can go glass-bottom boating to watch the marine life around Ishigaki Island. You can see various rare fish, sea turtles, and rays. However, on days when the waves are high, the boat can rock quite a bit, but it was still amazing.

石垣島のバスターミナルをゆっくり目の９時半出発　５時間程のツア－ですが
石垣空港まで送ってもらえます。
旅行の最終日にお勧めです。
特に良かったのは川平公園の展望台からの眺めです。
展望台まで行くには　頑張って階段を登らなければいけませんが，頑張っただけの甲斐あって　展望は素晴らしい
ぐるっと西表島や竹富島が見渡せます。勿論海はコバルトブル－　何時まで眺めていても飽きることがありません。
そして　グラスボ－トで石垣島の海の生き物たちのウオッチング
色々な珍しい魚たちやウミガメ　エイなどが見られます。ただし　海の波が高い日は船が転覆するぐらい揺れますが　でも最高でした。　

Experience Report:
The members of the tour were well-mannered, which made for a pleasant experience.
Additionally, the tour guide's leadership was excellent.

There was just one issue with the time management:
At Kiyomizu-dera for lunch, there wasn't enough time, and I couldn't relax. On the other hand, the time at Kinkaku-ji was short, which was fine.

Overall, I give it a positive rating.

体験談:
ツアーの仲間が、マナーを弁えた方々でしたので、気持ちよく過ごせました。
また、ツァーガイドさんのリードが素晴らしかった。

一つだけ、時間配分で
ランチの清水寺では、時間が足りなく、ゆっくりできなかった。
逆に、金閣寺の時間は短くて良かった。

総合的には、好評価です。

I went on a SUP tour in the mangroves of Iriomote Island, explored a limestone cave, and visited Barasu Island. The guide was very attentive and considerate, making for a fun and fulfilling day. The value for the price was excellent. Barasu Island was especially amazing!

西表島のマングローブでSUP、鍾乳洞探検、バラス島ツアーへ行きました。担当のガイドさんがとても丁寧で、細かな気遣いをしてくださる方で1日楽しく、充実した日が過ごせました。この値段でこの内容はとてもお得でした。特にバラス島最高でした！

The trip was nice and there were quite many stops during the day. Stops were quite short but it was ok because there wasn't that much to see. First hour went collecting people to bus from different stops. Tour guide spoke only japanese but she was really nice. In bus there was english audiotape to inform about the route and sightseeings. All entry fees were included in the tour price.

Tour voucher said a light meal would include the tour but we only got a biscuit and ice cream and we needed to pay a proper lunch.

All other stops were nice except the pineapple farm was quite a disappointment. Only good thing there was pineapple wine and juice tastings.

All in all the trip was not bad but not really good either. It was nice way to spent a day. But I'd recommed to rent a car and drive the route on your own. But if you don't have a chance to rent a car this tour is good way to see the island because public transport is not that easy in Okinawa.

I participated in stargazing and a night safari on Ishigaki Island. I was impressed by the polite guidance and explanations. Since it was winter, they worked hard to find the coconut crab, which is quite rare. In the end, we didn't see it, but we were able to see many large hermit crabs that you can't find on the mainland, as well as some incredibly small ones. Although it was only about two hours, it felt like no time at all.

The most impressive moment was when we were in the area where the owls (specifically the ear owl) that only inhabit the island are found. While I was driving normally, the guide suddenly pointed and said, "Look, an owl!" When I looked in the direction he was pointing, I was amazed to see an owl sitting on a power line. I thought it was incredible that he spotted it, especially since it was completely dark with no streetlights around. Thank you very much! If I have the chance to go to Ishigaki Island again, I would definitely like to participate once more.

石垣島での星空観賞とナイトサファリに参加しました
丁寧な案内と説明には感動しました。
冬場なのでなかなか見つからないヤシガニを一生懸命にさがしてくれました。
結局は見れませんでしたが　本土では見られない大きなやどかりや逆に物凄く
小さなヤドカリやらいっぱいみられて二時間ほどでしたが　あっという間でした。一番感動したのは、島にしか生息しないふくろう（みみずく）がいる辺り
普通に車を運転していたのに　あっふくろうと言って　ガイドさんの指刺す方向を見たら　びっくり！電線の上にふくろうが　普通に車うんてしていてしかも辺りは外灯もなく真っ暗の中で良く見つけたのものだと思いました。有難うございました。また　石垣島に行くことがあれば　是非もう一度参加したいと思います。

I was able to fully enjoy the nature of Lake Shikotsu, Lake Mashu, and Mount Yotei. The vast nature of Hokkaido has a different kind of grandeur compared to Honshu, making it a journey that felt extraordinary.

After our meal, we went to the hot springs, but since we couldn't go to the Usuzan Ropeway this time, I thought it might have been nice to spend a bit more time at the hot springs instead.

Still, I am grateful for the wonderful sightseeing experience and the memories created.

支笏湖、摩周湖、羊蹄山と自然を満喫できました。広大な北海道の自然は本州とはまた違う迫力があり、非日常を感じながらの旅でした。
食事後、温泉に入りましたが、今回は有珠山ロープウェイに行けなかったので、その時間を温泉に費やしてもらえれば、もう少しゆったりできたかな？と思いました。
それでも素敵な観光となり思い出となった事に感謝しています。

I had a great time. I thought that if it rained, the water buffalo cart would be fine, so I signed up. In the end, we were able to leisurely tour the traditional townscape of Taketomi Island in beautiful weather, feeling as if we were in a foreign country. The guide was also very talented, and during the ride, he played the sanshin and sang Okinawan songs. It was a wonderful experience.

楽しかったです。もし雨が降っても水牛車なら大丈夫かなと思って申し込みました。結局良い天気の中、水牛に引いてもらって竹富島の昔ながらの町並みをゆっくりと観光できて、まるで異国にいるかのような時間でした。ガイドさんも多才な方で、乗車中に最後は三線を弾きながら沖縄の歌を歌ってくれました。良い体験でした。

This time, I chose this tour so that my friend, who participated in an Okinawa trip for the first time, could experience more of Okinawa. It was a very affordable bus tour that allowed us to explore both the northern and central parts of Okinawa, and my friend was very happy.

今回、初めて沖縄旅行に参加した友人の為に、より多くの沖縄を感じてもらえるようにこのツアーを選びました。
沖縄の北部と中部を一緒に回れるとてもお得なバスツアーで、友人も大喜びでした。

I used this service on the last day of my trip to Ishigaki Island. Since they provided transportation to the airport, I was able to make the most of my time without any waste. As a solo traveler and a paper driver, it was really convenient and enjoyable to tour all the island's attractions by bus. The beauty of Kabira Bay is still etched in my memory.

Lunch was included in the tour, so I didn't have high expectations, but the Ishigaki beef hamburger was incredibly delicious, and everything, including the side dishes and rice, was tasty. The guide's explanations and the shamisen performance were delightful, making for a fun half-day experience. I found the stories from Yoshitaka Gushiken to be very interesting.

石垣島最終日に利用しました。
最後は空港まで、送っていただけるので、無駄なく時間を使う事ができました。
一人旅でペーパードライバーなので、島の名所を全部バスでめぐれて本当に便利で楽しかったです。
川平湾の美しさが今も目に焼きついています。
ランチは、ツアーについてるものなので、期待していなかったのですが、石垣牛のハンバーグがとっても美味しかったですし、お惣菜もお米まで全部美味しかったです。ガイドさんの説明、三味線で歌も聞かせてくださり、楽しい半日でした。
具志堅用高さんのお話が面白かったです。

As soon as we disembarked, we took the bus to the rental cycle service, and after completing the procedures, we were able to explore the island by bicycle right away. It was a great way to enjoy our island trip, and we were very satisfied.

下船するとすぐにレンタサイクルのバスに乗って移動し手続き後にはすぐに、島を自転車で観光できて有効に島旅を、楽しめる事ができて大満足です

It was possible to cancel even at the meeting time on the night of the event. The weather was not great, but since the date was limited, I decided to go ahead with it! The guide was friendly and kind. However, I think those who really want to see the stars or various plants should consider the timing before participating.

当日の夜集合時点でもキャンセル可能とのことでしたお天気は決していいとは言えませんでしたが、日にちも限られていたのでそのままお願いしました！ガイドさんは気さくで親切です。ただどうしても星が見たい方や色々な植物などが見れると思って参加される方は時期なども考慮して参加されたほうが良いかと思いました。

We participated in this bus tour as a family trip since our youngest child will become a working adult this spring. I recommend it because it efficiently covers various sightseeing spots in Okinawa, but I wish we could have spent a bit more time on Kouri Island! It was the place where I felt the most Okinawan sea. I felt a bit rushed at the other spots, so it would have been nice to have a little more time. The bus guide, who introduced us to Okinawa's history and provided sightseeing information, had a gentle and soothing Okinawan accent that was very comforting and healing throughout the trip. I would like to join another bus tour in a different area when I visit Okinawa again.

下の子供が春から社会人というタイミングの家族旅行でこのバスツアーに参加。沖縄のエリア別観光スポットを効率よく回れるのでおすすめですが、古宇利島はもう少しゆっくり滞在時間が欲しかった！このコース内で一番沖縄らしい海を感じた場所でしたから。美ら海水族館以外のスポットの滞在時間に少し忙しなさを感じたのでもう少し余裕があると良いなぁと感じました。当日、観光案内、沖縄の歴史の紹介をして下さったバスガイドさんの、沖縄なまりの優し〜い穏やかな口調が心地良く、終始癒されました。また沖縄に行った際には別のエリアのバスツアーに参加したいです。

Bus easy to find, coming on time. The translator should be improved. Its good to try before The Tokyo visting to recognize the most interesting places or to correct the plan of The Tokyo exploration

The weather was nice, and I was satisfied with everything at Kouri Island, Manza Beach, and the Tropical Dream Center. The last time I went to Manza Beach, the weather wasn't good, and it was windy, so it wasn't great, but this time the sea was beautiful and the view was wonderful. It was a pity that the stay at Kouri Island and Manza Beach was only 20 minutes. At the Tropical Dream Center, we had 150 minutes, so after spending about an hour there, we also went to the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium. The orchids at the Tropical Dream Center were very beautiful. If I have the opportunity, I would like to come again.

天気も良く、古宇利島、万座毛、熱帯ドリームセンター、どこも満足でした。前回、万座毛に初めて行った時は、天気が良くなく、風が強くて、今ひとつでしたが、今回は、海も綺麗で素晴らしい眺めでした。古宇利島や万座毛は滞在時間が20分と短いのが残念でした。熱帯ドリームセンターでは滞在時間が150分だったので、1時間程、熱帯ドリームセンターを見学してから、美ら海水族館にも出かけました。熱帯ドリームセンターでは蘭の花がとても綺麗でした。また、機会があれば、また来たいと思います。

They provided necessary information about local attractions and shops, but I appreciated that they maintained a comfortable distance, allowing us to explore freely. We had plenty of free time and were able to stroll leisurely. The souvenir shop we visited during the rice cracker baking experience was also pleasant, making for a nice break during our long travels. They also took precautions against the coronavirus, which made our time there enjoyable.

現地の見所やお店の紹介など必要な情報提供はしっかりしてくださいますが、適度な距離を取って自由にさせてくださるところが居心地良かったです。
自由時間も余裕があり、ゆっくり散策できました。
せんべい焼き体験で立ち寄ったお土産物屋さんも感じがよく、長距離移動の良い休憩になりました。
コロナウイルス対策も配慮してくださっていて、気持ちよく過ごすことができました。

I had to change the pickup location suddenly around 4:30 PM on the day of the tour, but they kindly accommodated my request. During the drive to and from the location, the guide found owls and snakes, making the journey enjoyable. We were blessed with good weather and got to see a beautiful starry sky and coconut crabs, making it a very satisfying tour. Thank you!

当日の午後4時半位に送迎場所を急遽変更したのですが、快く応じてくださいました。行き帰りの車の中でも、ガイドさんがフクロウや蛇を見つけてくれたり、移動中も楽しかったです。お天気にも恵まれ、キレイな星空やヤシガニも見れて大満足なツアーでした。ありがとうございました！

We have visited Kyoto many times as a couple, but we were unaware of the existence of this hop-on-hop-off sightseeing bus. We toured places like Kinkaku-ji, Kyoto Gyoen, and the grave of Murasaki Shikibu. Because of the current season, we were able to take our time and enjoy the sights. We also visited the smallest karesansui (dry landscape garden) in Japan, the Higashitakubo at Daitoku-ji Ryogen-in, which left us in awe with its beautiful stone garden in such a small space. The bus was equipped with hand sanitizer gel, ensuring proper infection control measures were in place. The deck of the Sky Hop Bus was wonderfully breezy during our travels, making it the best experience. I want to go again.

夫婦で何度も訪れている京都ですが、こんな乗り降り自由な観光バスの存在を知りませんでした。金閣寺、京都御苑、紫式部の墓など、見て周りました。今の時期だからこそ、ゆっくり見られました。日本一小さな枯山水、大徳寺-龍源院の東滴壺も見てきました。「こんな狭いところにこんな石庭が」と感動させられました。バス車中は手指消毒用アルコールジェルがあり感染対策はきちんとされていました。移動中のskyhopbusのデッキは風が心地よく最高でした。
また行きたいです。

Our guide was a wealth of knowledge re politics , history and geography of the Mt Fuji region. He really added great depth to what was a well organized tour blessed with great weather.

We elected to take the Shinkasen train back to Tokyo which was fast and given the heavy traffic expected, a good call in getting back fast.

Highly recommend.

No welcome when we boarded. Little interaction from staff.
Seats very close together, Little knee room space.
Very sparse informative commentary, mostly music.

I have used hop on hop off buses around the world, including other cities in Japan, this one was disappointing.

We arrived more than an hour earlier than the scheduled arrival time, and if we were going to disband this early, I wish they had adjusted the timing properly. I couldn't experience anything at Ryukyu Village. I'm really disappointed.

最終到着予定時間より１時間以上、早くつき、
こんなに早く解散になるんだったら、ちゃんと時間調整してほしかった。琉球村では体験できなかった。
すごい残念です。

In the morning, I participated in a mangrove exploration and in the afternoon, I joined a cave tour and a landing tour on Baras Island with my friends.
For the mangrove tour, we used canoes, and I think it's enjoyable for anyone as it wasn't difficult at all! The natural scenery was beyond my imagination!
It felt like stepping into the world of an adventure movie!
At the caves, we were able to walk through many caves, not just one, and we also saw various creatures and plants along the way to the caves!
Baras Island was truly beautiful and perfect for Instagram photos!!!
The guide was very attentive and shared a lot of information (including recommendations for delicious restaurants), making the experience exceptional!

午前中にマングローブ探検、午後に鍾乳洞、バラス島上陸ツアーに友達と参加しました。
マングローブはカヌーで参加しましたが、難しくなく誰でも楽しめると思います！想像以上の大自然です！
まるでアドベンチャー映画の世界に入ったようでした！
鍾乳洞は、一つではなくたくさんの鍾乳洞の中を歩けて、また、鍾乳洞へ行くまでの道でも色々な生き物や植物を見れたりしました！
バラス島は、本当に綺麗で、インスタ映え間違いなしです！！！
ガイドさんが色々教えてくれたり(ご飯がおいしい店も)気遣いしてくれて至れり尽くせりでした！

Waking up early and arriving in Ishigaki Island was perfect for a relaxing first day. We took a boat from Dream Tourism to Taketomi Island, enjoyed seeing fish and coral through a glass-bottom boat, and had fun listening to the driver's stories on the sightseeing bus. We even brought back souvenirs of star sand. We leisurely listened to the sanshin while riding in a water buffalo cart. It was a wonderfully enjoyable experience that can be appreciated by everyone from small children to the elderly.

早起きして石垣島に朝入りしたので、初日はのんびりするのにとても良かったです。ドリーム観光の船で竹富島へ渡り、グラスボートで魚と珊瑚を見て、観光バスでは運転手の話で楽しみ、星の砂のおみやげまで持ち帰り。水牛車でのんびり三線を聞かせてもらいました。ゆったり満喫できました。小さな子供からお年寄りまで楽しめます。

There were only two groups of Japanese tourists, which made me a bit anxious, but the guide was kind and easy to talk to. We were able to visit the famous sites in Kyoto on time. The lunch was also delicious, and I think the cost-effectiveness is good. However, there wasn't time to buy souvenirs, so I think it would be better to purchase them after the experience or on a different day.

日本人の観光客が二組のみで、少し不安でしたが、ガイドさんが親切で話しやすかったです。時間通りに、京都の名所を回れました。昼食も美味しく、費用対効果は良いと思います。ただお土産を買う時間はないので、体験終了後か別日に買ういいと思います。

Our guide Kanae was incredible with sunrise tours! Kanae spoke amazing English and was very informative throughout the tour day.
We managed to score the best weather you could imagine for this experience with mt fuji in its glory!
Lunch was incredible
Transportation by bus there and bullet train return was the best way for time and comfort.
Would definitely do it again and highly highly recommend sunrise tours for this day.

I hesitated to participate because of COVID-19, but I'm glad I did! I don't think we would have been able to cover everything in one day on our own. I definitely want to join again in a few years on a different route!

今の時期、コロナの事で参加を迷いましたが参加して良かったです！
自分たちでは1日で回らなかったと思うので。
また数年後に違うルートでぜひ参加したいと思います！

This time, we participated in a tour with my 2-and-a-half-year-old child, aiming to ride the water buffalo cart. The water buffalo exceeded our expectations with its impressive driving skills, expertly navigating the narrow paths. My child was cheering for the buffalo, calling out its name, "Shima-kun, do your best!!" We cherished the photo we took with Shima-kun at the end and were very happy about it.

The only downside was that we were seated towards the back, so we couldn't see the buffalo's entire body while riding. I wonder if my child would have enjoyed it more if we could at least see its horns.

However, it was a fun time exploring the lush island at a leisurely pace. I'm glad we participated.

今回は、まだ2歳半の子と、水牛車を目的にツアーに参加しました。
水牛車は思ってた以上に牛さんが頑張って、狭い道を上手に曲がる運転技術が素晴らしかったです。子どもも『シマ君頑張れ‼️」と、牛さんの名前を呼んで応援してました。最後にシマ君と一緒に撮っていただいた写真を、ずっと大事に持って、喜んでました。
残念だったのは、乗車順が後ろの方で、乗っている間は、牛さんの全体の姿が見られなかったことです。せめて、角くらい見えたら、子どもももっと楽しんでくれたかな？と思います。
でも自然豊かな島で、のんびり散策もできて、楽しいひと時でした。参加して良かったです。

Perfect trip with very nice Guide. You will learn a bit of history and culture,

The tour guide was very polite, and even though I participated alone, I was able to enjoy myself without any worries. The destination was just the right plan! I thought I would like to participate again. ^ ^

添乗員さんはとても丁寧で1人で参加しましたが、不安なところもなく楽しむことが出来ました。行き先もちょうどいいプランでした！
また参加したいなと思いました〜^ ^

The starry sky and night view at Banna Park were absolutely wonderful, and I could have watched them forever. During my stroll along Ohama Beach, I was lucky enough to see bats, frogs, hermit crabs, and even coconut crabs. The guide was very personable, sharing various information and even making light jokes, which made the experience even better.

バンナ公園で見る星空も夜景もとっても素敵で、いつまでも見ていられそうでした。大浜海岸の散策ではコウモリ、カエル、ヤドカリにヤシガニまで見ることができて幸運でした。ガイドのお兄さんもいろんな情報を話してくれたり、軽く冗談を交えてくれたりと大変好感の持てる方で良かったです。