All Reviews for Sightseeing Tours

The guides we met on each island were very friendly, and we thoroughly enjoyed the tour! Since they had all lived in the area for a long time, they kindly shared information about the history, climate, and culture that wasn't included in guidebooks, leading to many discoveries.

各離島でお会いしたガイドの方がとても気さくで、ツアーを充分満喫できました！現地で長くて住まれている方ばかりでしたので、歴史や気候、文化などガイドブックに掲載されていない情報なども親切に教えていただき色々な発見もありました。

The service for the boats and buses was smooth and good. However, since cycling takes time, I wish I could have stayed a little longer.

船やバスの対応はスムーズで良かったです。ただサイクリングに時間がかかるので、もう少し長く滞在できたらいいなぁっと思いました。

During the New Year, I traveled for the first time. It was crowded, but they took plenty of time, allowing me to look around slowly. They also explained things in a way that was easy for foreigners to understand.

お正月、初めて旅行しました、人混みでしたが、時間をたくさん取ってくれて、ゆっくり見れました
外国の方にもわかりやすく説明してました

Of course, walking is a given for sightseeing, but until I got on the first bus, I walked a lot. It was like I was at the level of taking a taxi. My feet were sore. The tour guide was walking quickly, and I was desperately trying to keep up without losing sight of them. Somehow, the 5,000 yen felt expensive. I won't do this again. It's definitely better to go on my own using public transportation.

観光で歩くのは勿論当たり前ですが最初のバスに乗るまで、まぁ歩く歩く。タクシーに乗るレベルです。それで足はパンパン。添乗員は早足で、とっとと行くし見失わず追いつくのに必死。なんだか五千円が高く思えました。次はないです。公共交通機関で自分で行く方が断然マシです。

We participated on January 2nd. Although it was the New Year, we were the only participants. There were probably only about 20 people on the mountain, so it felt like we had the place to ourselves. We could walk at our own pace and really appreciated the guide's explanations. I think winter is recommended since the hiking trails can get congested in the summer. I haven't done much hiking, but I had prepared to some extent, so I didn't experience any muscle soreness. It might be tough for those who don't exercise at all. It's better to have rain gear because you never know when it might rain.

1/2に参加。年始でしたが参加者は私たちのみ。山自体もおそらく20人ほどしかおらず、貸切状態。ゆっくり自分たちのペースで歩け、しっかり説明も聞けてやはりガイドさんのありがたみを感じました。夏は登山道も渋滞するらしいので冬、おすすめだと思いました。登山ほとんどしたことないですがある程度事前準備をしていたので筋肉痛とかもなし。全く運動しない方にはしんどいかもです。雨具はあった方がいいです。雨はいつ降るかわからないです。

I participated during the New Year. We were blessed with clear skies and leisurely explored Taketomi Island with a water buffalo.

I've joined the water buffalo tour on Taketomi Island multiple times, but each time brings new discoveries and enjoyment thanks to the guides and the water buffalo.

Sometimes, I want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and experience a slow-paced time like this. With the ferry and water buffalo included, I believe this price is the best offered by Veltra.

After the glass-bottom boat and water buffalo tour, we had a little time before the ferry, so we walked to the pier.

It was a bit chilly to go into the sea, but we had a very pleasant time. Thank you very much.

お正月に参加しました。晴天に恵まれ、水牛でのんびりと竹富島を散策しました。
　竹富島の水牛観光は、何回も参加していますが、ガイドさんや水牛によって、毎回新しい発見や楽しみがあります。
　たまには都会の喧騒から離れて、こんな風にゆっくりとした時間を感じたいですね。フェリーと水牛、グラスボード込みでこの価格は、ベルトラさんが最安値ではないでしょうか。
　グラスボード、水牛観光の後、フェリーの時間まで少し時間があったため、桟橋まで歩いて向かいました。
　海に入るには少し冷たい時期でしたので、とても気持ちがよい時間を過ごせました。ありがとうございました。

While heading to the destination, we enjoyed the various exteriors of the hotels while attracting customers at the resort hotel, and I felt that the guide's smooth chatter, filled with numbers, was quite educational. At the Churaumi Aquarium, I was struck by the impression that I mostly heard Chinese. Even though it was before the Lunar New Year, I was overwhelmed by the large crowd. I was satisfied to see the dolphin show despite it being winter. I would like to use this service again.

リゾートホテルで集客しながら目的地に向かうので、様々なホテルの外観も楽しめるし、ガイドさんのよどみないお喋りも数字が多用されて勉強しているなと感じた。美ら海水族館では、中国語ばかりが聞こえていた印象です。春節前でしたがその大人数に圧倒されました。冬なのにイルカショーを見られて満足しました。また利用したいです。

I rode both the North and South lines consecutively. It’s perfect for preliminary research when you don’t have a specific destination in mind. I used it in June, and rather than being open and airy, the sunlight was very hot. Be sure to prepare drinks in advance.

北・南、連続して乗りました。
目的地が定まっていない場合の下調べに丁度良いのでは。
6月に利用しましたが、開放的というより日差しがとても暑かったです。
事前に飲み物の用意を。

I rode both the North and South lines consecutively.
It’s perfect for preliminary research if you don’t have a specific destination in mind.
I used it in June, and rather than being open, the sunlight was very hot.
Make sure to prepare drinks in advance.

北・南、連続して乗りました。
目的地が定まっていない場合の下調べに丁度良いのでは。
6月に利用しましたが、開放的というより日差しがとても暑かったです。
事前に飲み物の用意を。

I was able to make good use of the morning.
I was glad to be taken to the airport.
I think the price is reasonable!
The guide was also very dedicated and shared a lot of information.

午前の時間を有効に使えた。
空港まで送ってもらえてよかった。
価格も手ごろでいいと思います！
ガイドさんも一生懸命いろいろお話ししてくれてました

I received very polite guidance, and I learned a lot. I see, that's why Yakushima is amazing! The more I learn, the more I love the profound Yakushima. I'm glad to have been guided by a man full of love for Yakushima! Thank you very much! ☆

とても丁寧にガイドしていただき
なるほど、だから屋久島ってすごいんだ！
と沢山学びがありました。
知れば知るほど奥深い屋久島がますます好きになりました。
屋久島愛に溢れたおじさんにガイドしていただきよかったです！ありがとうございました☆

This is a tour that covers all the places listed in the guidebook. I wasn't bored thanks to the guide's excellent narration. The stories about the culture of the Yaeyama Islands were fascinating. I thought it might be worth it to include the glass-bottom boat even if the price is a bit higher.

ガイドブックに載っている所は一通り巡るツアーです。ガイドさんの名調子で退屈しませんでした。八重山諸島文化の話は興味が湧きます。多少価格が高くなってもグラスボートも込みでも良いのではと思いました。

They came to pick me up nearby and took me to the airport, and since the flight time was just right, it was the perfect plan for the last day! I was surprised that the bus guide provided so much commentary during the ride! Thanks to that, I gained a lot of knowledge about Okinawa, and I enjoyed the sightseeing even more! I bought and ate the Tannafakuru that the bus guide recommended, and it was super delicious! Thank you very much!

近くまで迎えにきてくれて空港まで送ってくれて、飛行機の時間が調度良かったので、最終日のプランとして最高でした！バスガイドさんがあんなに車中でガイドしてくれるとは思ってなかったので、ビックリしました！そのお陰で沖縄の知識たくさん付いたし、観光がより一層楽しめました！バスガイドさんが教えてくれたタンナファクルー買って食べました、超美味しかったです！ありがとうございました！

This was my first trip to Kyoto. I wanted to visit famous tourist spots like Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera, and Fushimi Inari, so I booked this tour that included two of them in the route. It was great that Nijo Castle and Heian Shrine were also on the route, allowing me to visit those as well.

One of the deciding factors was that I would receive a bus ticket to Fushimi Inari, which is not on the route, but this turned out to be quite a challenge. First, the location of the bus stop was difficult for tourists to find. I asked the Sky Hop Bus staff where the bus stop was, and they gave me a vague answer, saying, "I think it's over there." It turned out to be completely wrong. Even when I went to the bus information center, they said they didn't know where it was (I mentioned that the ticket said 6A, but they told me, "There is no 6A"). Just when I thought I finally found it, I discovered that the bus only comes once an hour, and I had just missed it by five minutes. In the end, I had to return to Kyoto Station and take a train to Fushimi Inari. It's not useful to give a bus ticket to tourists who have no sense of direction for a bus that only locals use. I think more consideration is needed.

The Sky Hop Bus itself isn't bad, but considering it only goes around a relatively small area for 3,600 yen, I feel it's a bit expensive. While the double-decker bus allows for enjoying the scenery, it may be good for foreigners, but there’s hardly any reason for Japanese people to choose this bus.

初めての京都旅行でした。有名な観光地である金閣寺、清水寺、伏見稲荷には行きたいと思い、そのうちの２つがルートにあったこちらを予約させて頂きました。二条城と平安神宮もルートにあったのでついでに行けたのは良かったです。
ルートにはない伏見稲荷に行くバスチケットも貰えるとの事だったのでそれも決め手の１つだったのですが、これが大変でした。まずこのバスの停留所の場所が観光客にはわかりにくい。スカイホップバスのスタッフさんにバス停の場所を聞いたのですが、「多分あちらだと思います」と言う曖昧な回答。しかも全く違う場所でした。バスの総合案内所に行ってもわからないと言われる程でした(チケットに６Ａとありましたので、それを伝えましたが「６Ａなんてないですよ」と言われた)。やっとの思いで見つけたと思ったら、なんとそのバスが1時間に一回しか来ず、私が見つけた時は5分前に出発した後でした。結局京都駅に戻って電車に乗って伏見稲荷まで行くはめになりました。土地勘のない観光客に地元の人しか乗らないようなバスのチケットを渡されても使いようがありません。もう少し配慮が必要だと思います。
スカイホップバス自体は悪くはないですが、そんなに広くない範囲をくるっと周るだけで3600円という事を考えるとちょっと高いと感じます。
二階建てバスで景観を楽しめるので、外国人にはいいかもしれないですが、日本人がこのバスに選ぶ意味はほぼないですね。

It was very nice, relaxing day with beautiful views and tasty lunch. We had such a nice and funny guide, who spoke perfect english and took great care of us. There was enough time at each place we have visited. Good value for this price, highly recommend the trip.

My daughter caught the flu the day before her school trip, so she couldn't go to Nara and Kyoto. Therefore, I planned a revenge school trip to Nara just for her this time. To make the most of our time, we signed up for this tour on the second day. Both the guide and the driver were very kind, accommodating us even during traffic jams, and they lent us umbrellas during a sudden rain. We also received a Bambi mascot as a souvenir for the kids. The tour was quite rushed, almost like a sprint, but I realized that without this pace, we wouldn't have been able to see so much. Overall, I am very satisfied. Thank you very much.

娘が修学旅行の前日にインフルエンザになり、行くことが出来なかった奈良京都。そこで、今回は奈良に絞って娘のためにリベンジ修学旅行を計画しました。
効率よく回るために2日目にこのツアーに申し込みました。渋滞時の対応含めガイドさんも運転手さんも親切にしてくださり、急な雨にも傘を貸してくれたりしました。子供のお土産にバンビのマスコットも頂きました。かなり時間的に慌ただしく小走りのようなツアーでしたが、このくらいでないとあれだけ回れないんだなーと思いました。全体的に満足です。ありがとうございました。

I was always mindful of the meeting times, so I couldn't take my time to look around. Considering the packed schedule for one day, I think it's a good deal. However, I believe it would be easier to navigate Pineapple Park with a tour guide. It may not be very large, but I got lost along the way.

常に集合時間を気にして動いたのであまりゆっくり見れてはいないです。
これだけスケジュールを1日で回ることを考えたらお得だと思います。
ただ、パイナップルパークは添乗員さんがついて回ったほうがわかりやすいと思います。広くはないかもしれないですが途中でどこへ行ったらわからなくなりました。

I had been using hop-on hop-off buses at tourist spots in Europe, so I was excited to see them finally available in Japan! I made a reservation right away. This time, it was a mini trip alongside a training session, and I was able to enjoy the city of Kyoto from a high vantage point while listening to the audio guide through my headphones. I also took a lot of snap photos, so it was definitely more worthwhile than just taking a regular bus.

I had decided on my points of interest in advance, so I was able to combine the bus and train and cover quite a bit of ground. However, it was a bit lonely since there were many foreign tourists using it. It's definitely convenient, so if you visit Kyoto, I highly recommend giving it a try!

ヨーロッパの観光地で以前から乗り降り自由バスを利用していたので日本にもついに登場したか～！って予約しちゃいました。
今回は研修のついでのミニトリップでしたが、イヤホンで観光ガイドも聴きながら京都の街を高い目線から眺められるし、ついでにスナップ写真もたくさん撮れましたよ～なので普通のバスでまわるより絶対お得です。
事前にポイントを決めておいたので、バスと鉄道を組み合わせて結構まわれました。
ただ、利用していたのは外国人が多かったのが少し寂しかったです。
絶対、便利ですので京都に行かれる際は是非利用してみてくださいね～

This tour is highly recommended! I wanted to do some sightseeing in the northern area even though I didn't have a car, so I signed up for this tour. It was really great, so I truly recommend it!

It was okay to change the pick-up and drop-off locations, so I joined from a hotel near my accommodation and was dropped off at the prefectural office on the way back, which allowed me to use my time effectively.

The sightseeing spots were all places I wanted to visit, and I was impressed by the large aquarium at the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium and enjoyed the dolphin show. The weather wasn't great on Kouri Island, so I couldn't see the sparkling blue sea, but I want to challenge it again next time.

We also stopped at places where I could buy purple sweet potato tarts, pineapple liquor, and snacks, making it a very satisfying tour.

Thank you very much. I would love to participate again!

かなりおすすめツアーです！
車がないけど、北部の観光がしたい！となり、このツアーに申し込みました。かなり良かったので、ほんとオススメです！
行き帰りの送迎場所を変えてもオッケーだったので、宿泊地のホテル近くから参加し、帰りは県庁で降ろしてもらえ、時間を有効に使えました。
観光地は行きたいところばかりで、美ら海水族館の大きな水槽には感動し、イルカショーも楽しめました。古宇利島では天気が良くなかったので、キラキラした青い海は見えなかったですが、次回またチャレンジしたいと思います。紅芋タルトやパイナップルのお酒、お菓子を買えるところにも寄れて、大満足のツアーでした。
ありがとうございました。また、ぜひ参加させてください！！

I was able to get there relatively easily. It was tough because it started to rain, but the forest, wet from the rain, was very beautiful.

比較的簡単にたどり着きました。
雨が降ってきて大変だったけど、雨で濡れた森はとても美しかったです。

It was tough walking the whole way, but I was able to see deer and monkeys, and I was moved by the large trees along the path, so I enjoyed it without getting bored. The fog was so thick that I couldn't see Jomon Sugi clearly, but it was divine and amazing.

ひたすら歩いて大変だったけど、鹿や猿を見つけたり、道中にある大木に感動したり、飽きることなく楽しめました。
霧がすごくて縄文杉をはっきり見ることはできなかったけど、神々しくて最高でした。

My friends and I enjoyed this full day tour offered by Veltra. We did not rent a car during our trip to Okinawa (and in Okinawa, if is very difficult to move around without a car) so we found the bus service very convenient. We were picked up at our hotel in Chatan which was very convenient as well. Not to mention that this tour made us go to different tourist spots in Okinawa at a very affordable price!

Booking this tour went smooth as well. We did not have any planned itinerary for our Okinawa trip due to our pretty busy schedule but we’re glad we found this online. We booked our tour a day before our scheduled trip (luckily they still have available slots!). Everything went fine and smooth, our trip was confirmed shortly.

We had a pleasant time during the trip. We were able to pass through some of the beautiful beaches in Okinawa. The Churaumi Aquarium experience was also great. We had fun watching the dolphin show. Too bad though we lack time to tour the entire park.

The tour guide does not speak English but we can see her effort to guide us in any way possible. We did not have any problem with communication at all since there is an English audio inside the bus.

Would definitely recommend this tour to my family and friends who will visit Okinawa in the future. :)

The round-trip ferry from Ishigaki Island to Taketomi Island, along with the water buffalo cart and the island sightseeing bus, allowed us to get off at Kaiji Beach, making our time very worthwhile.

石垣島から竹富島までの往復船と竹富島での水牛車、島内観光バスでは、カイジ浜での下車もでき、時間を有意義に使えました。

When I arrived at the meeting place and said my name, I was confirmed as Japanese. Even though I have a Japanese name... After a while, I realized there were participants from Indonesia and China; indeed, at first glance, you can't tell just by their faces and how they speak. There were only two Japanese people, a couple. After the Japanese part, the guide spoke in English, and it felt like I was in Japan but not really in Japan, and I enjoyed the tour. At the end in Arashiyama, the timing for the Shinkansen reservation was a bit tight, so we disbanded individually on-site, but it was fun.

集合場所に行って名前を言ったら日本人ですよねと確認されました。日本名なのに・・・としばらくしたらインドネシア、中国からの参加者なるほど顔と喋りだけじゃ一見わからん。日本人は２人夫婦だけでした∩^ω^∩。日本語の後に英語でガイド日本にいるが日本じゃない感じでツアー楽しめました。最後の嵐山では新幹線予約時間にビミョーだったので個別現地解散しましたが楽しかったです。

Thank you for providing this transportation option, especially for those who want to see the most of Kyoto in a short amount of time. The price was great as well. Your service provided maximum flexibility. We will recommend to those we hear are visiting Kyoto in the future. Arigatougozaimasu!

I went trekking in early January. The weather was clear. Since it was right after the winter break, the area was very quiet, and I was able to climb at a leisurely pace, almost having the place to myself. I had previously climbed to the Forest of the Mononoke in September, and this time I climbed to Taiko Rock. The guide was very knowledgeable and shared stories from the locals, making for a very enjoyable experience. The mossy forest was beautiful, with sunlight filtering through in places due to the clear weather.

When I reached Taiko Rock, the clear weather provided a fantastic view, and I couldn't help but shout "Yahoo!" It was great to learn that there are certain directions where the echo comes back easily. The guide even showed me poses for taking recommended photos and listened to me as if it were a life consultation. Thank you so much for that! I would love to climb again someday during the cherry blossom season.

1月上旬にトレッキングしました。天気は晴れ。冬休み明けだったこともあり、非常にすいていてほとんど独占状態でゆっくり登ることができました。白谷雲水峡は９月に一度もののけの森まで登っており、今回は太鼓岩まで登りました。ガイドの方が非常に詳しく、地元の方の話まで交えながら教えてくださり、とても楽しい時間を過ごすことができました。晴れていたことで、苔むす森も所々光が射していてとても美しかったです。
たどり着いた太鼓岩は天気が晴れだったこともあり、非常に見晴らしがよく、思わず「やっほー！」と叫んでしまいました。やまびこが返ってきやすい方向があるようなので教えてもらえて良かったです✨あちこちでおすすめの写真を撮るポーズまで教えてくださったり、半ば人生相談のようなことまで聞いてくださったり本当にありがとうございました。またいつか桜の咲く季節に是非のぼってみたいと思います。

I recently participated in a tour of Sefa Utaki. They took us early in the morning, and there were few people, so I was able to take beautiful photos.
A separate admission fee of 300 yen is required.
I also enjoyed Okinawa World. An admission fee and other costs are necessary.
I was able to take a photo with the white snake (1,000 yen) and I was glad to finally buy a white snake skin. I have it in my wallet.
It was my first time in Okinawa. For those who cannot drive or who will be drinking alcohol, I think joining a tour is a good option.
Thank you very much.

先日、斎場御嶽のツアーに参加しました。朝、早くから連れて行ってもらい、人が少なくて写真もきれいにとれました。
別途入場券300円が必要です。
おきなわワールドも楽しめました。入場券他代金が必要です。
白蛇と写真(1000円)取れて、念願の白蛇の皮も買えてよかったです。財布に入れてます。
初めての沖縄でした。車の運転ができない方や酒類を呑まれる方は、ツアーに参加するのもいいかと思います。
ありがとうございました。

A wonderful trip.We were fetched on time. Very professional guide, she was with us all the way and made sure everyone was ok.informative talks about the various places we visited. We were fortunate to see Mt Fuji clearly. The cable car was excellent and so was the boat ride. not much places to eat at the lunch place so maybe take the lunch option.or take your own snacks and meals.weather didnt permit us to go to 5th station but we got views from the ropeway.
Just a note to future travellers,please be at the designated spot on time otherwise it wastes a lot of time trying to locate all the passengers.

On the day of the tour, the weather forecast turned out to be accurate, and it was cloudy in the morning. However, at the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, we were hit by heavy rain and couldn't see the show. At the next spot, we faced a storm with winds strong enough to almost break our umbrellas. But since we couldn't expect good weather in advance, I think participating in the tour allowed us to make the most of our valuable time even in bad weather. Both the driver and the guide were very kind. I would like to use this service again if I have the opportunity.

当日は天気予報が当たってしまい、朝のうちは曇り空でしたが、美ら海水族館では大雨に見舞われてショーも見れず、その次のスポットでは傘も折れそうなほどの暴風雨に見舞われてしまいました。でも、あらかじめ天候には期待できなかったので、逆にツアーに参加したおけげで、悪天候でも貴重な滞在日を有意義に過ごせたのだと思います。運転手さんもガイドさんも、とても親切でした。また機会があったら利用したいと思います。

It was great to learn about the history of Gunkanjima at the meeting point.

On the way to Gunkanjima by boat, the waves were strong and the boat was rocking quite a bit. Even I, who usually don’t get seasick, felt a little queasy. Those going in winter should be careful.

After about 50 minutes on the boat, we reached Gunkanjima. Due to the typhoon, the pier was damaged, so we couldn't land, but even from the boat, the magnificence of Gunkanjima was evident. We circled the island, and the boat stopped at photo points, allowing us to take many pictures.

Although we couldn't land, I was satisfied. I hope to visit again when I can actually set foot on the island.

　集合場所で軍艦島の歴史について学べるので，とてもよかったです。
　船に乗って軍艦島に向かう途中・・・波が強くて船がとても揺れます。船酔いしない私も少し船酔い気味になりました。冬に行く人は気を付けてください。
　５０分ぐらい船に乗って，軍艦島へ。台風の影響で桟橋が壊れ，上陸はできませんでしたが，船の上からでも軍艦島のすごさが伝わってきます。島を一周しますが，写真を撮るポイントで船を止めてくれます。たくさんの写真が撮れました。
　上陸はできませんでしたが，満足でした。次は上陸できるときに伺いたいです。