All Reviews for Sightseeing Tours

The guide's explanation was great.
I could tell where I was on the bus.
The time spent at the aquarium felt short.
If you want to stay longer at the aquarium, it might be better to go there directly by express bus.
As for the day's sightseeing, I was very satisfied!
Thank you.

ガイドさんの説明もよかったです。
自分が今バスでどの辺にいるのかわかります。
水族館の滞在時間は短く感じました。
水族館に長く居たい方は水族館のみ高速バスで行く方がいいかも。
一日の観光内容としては大満足でした！
ありがとうございました。

It was a satisfying tour where I could see the natural beauty of Hokkaido in just one day. However, I was disappointed that the lunch hot pot was somewhat undercooked, the vegetables were hard, and the fried items were cold.

1日で自然な北海道見れて満足できるツアーでした。ただ、ランチのお鍋は半生っぽいのもあって野菜も硬く、揚げ物も冷たかったのが残念でした。

The guide's stories were very easy to listen to, and I was moved by the song after the storytelling. The driver ensured a safe and pleasant bus tour experience.

This was my first trip to Okinawa, and I had a great time while feeling the warmth of the local people. I was able to return home with wonderful memories. Thank you very much.

ガイドさんのお話しが とても聞き易く
物語の話しをして頂いた後の 歌に
感動しました。
ドライバーの方には安全運転で
気持ち良くバスツアーに参加させて頂来ました

今回初めて沖縄旅行でしたので
大変楽しく又 沖縄の皆さんの
あたたかさをかんじながら
帰って来る事が出来ました
ありがとうございました

I participated at the end of October. I entered Kanazawa the day before from Tokyo and planned to visit Shirakawa-go and Gokayama the next day, then return by Shinkansen that night. I was worried that it might be difficult by train and local bus when I found this tour. It was efficient to visit both places, and the guide was great. The White Road was also beautiful with autumn leaves.

10月末に参加しました。都内から前日金沢に入り翌日白川郷と五箇山を廻ってその夜新幹線で帰る予定で考えましたが、電車や路線バスでは無理かと悩んでいた時にこのツアーを見つけました。
効率的に2ヶ所を巡れてガイドさんも良かったです。ホワイトロードも紅葉が綺麗でした。

It was well planned and the places we visited were wonderful. Yusuke san, the guide was helpful and entertaining all the way. The only thing which was upsetting was that some of the visitors from other tour groups who joined in the Lake Kawaguchi Cruise threw their plastic wrappers into the lake for convenience :(
I hope there are stronger measures to stop this littering to help preserve the beautiful lake.

Despite me losing my wallet, I must still compliment the guide Ms Akiko, the bus captain and Mr Zhang a staff from their Osaka back office for trying to help me locate my lost wallet.

The service is simply outstanding. Despite the fact I didn’t recover my wallet, my family and I still really enjoyed the trip. Thank you...

I thought driving would be difficult due to the distance, so I joined a bus tour! It was a great deal since they took us to various sightseeing spots. The meeting place at the Prefectural Office Square was easy to find and convenient.

At the Churaumi Aquarium, I was able to see the whale shark up close, and I was very satisfied with the dolphin show as well! The little gifts of chin-suko and pineapple sherbet were a nice touch.

Unfortunately, the weather was not great for the views at Manzamo and Kouri Island, but I would like to participate in other tours with Veltra when I visit Okinawa again!

レンタカーを借りての移動は距離もあり運転も大変だと思い、バスツアーに参加！！色々な観光名所に連れて行ってもらえるのでお得なツアーでした。
集合場所の県庁前県民広場は、わかりやすく良かったです。
美ら海水族館では、ジンベイザメを間近で見る事ができ、そしてイルカショーも見て大満足でした！！
ちんすこうとパイナップルシャーベットのちょっぴりプレゼントは嬉しかったです。
万座毛と古宇利島での景色はあいにくのお天気だったので残念でしたが、また沖縄に行く時にはベルトラさんの他のツアーにも参加したいと思います！

The weather was nice and it felt very pleasant. We were able to sightsee while staying on the bus, and the guide's explanations made it a fun tour. However, it would have been better if the bus had gone a bit slower, as things passed by too quickly to take photos. I would like to try a different course next time.

お天気が良くてとても気持ち良かったです。バスに乗ったままで観光出来て、ガイドさんの説明も付き、楽しいツアーでした。ただ、写真を撮りたくてもあっと言う間に通り過ぎてしまうので、もう少しゆっくり走っていただけると良かったかと思います。次は別のコースに乗ってみたいと思います。

Our visit to Kyoto was planned at the height of fall foliage season, on a national holiday, and a Saturday. That meant lots of traffic and big crowds. Kyoto is a beautiful city but the important sites are spread out. If you only have 1 or 2 days a tour is a must. This tour made it possible for us to go to sites that were remote from the Kyoto station, to enjoy a full hot pot lunch mid day, and get an overview of the history of each site as well as the city and region from the extremely engaging guide.

The tour is a really full day, wear good walking shoes (we got out 20,000 steps in) and pack snacks and water. When they say to be back at the bus at a certain time, they mean it! Several guests were left behind at one temple because they were late. The rules are the rules! It’s the only way you can see every place promised.

Our guide, Jorge, did an extremely good job weaving together practical advice for tourists in Japan, history of each location, interesting tips for enjoying our stay and many insights into Japanese culture. Plus, he was funny, which made waiting due to the holiday crowds far more bearable.

Ken and Ishi made our day very special.  We appreciate their efforts very much and would highly recommend them for their knowledge and professionalism.
Ishi was a most excellent driver in heavy traffic.
Ken answered our questions about the tour sights, as well as many about Japanese culture. He also amused us with a Japanese lesson during the long drive. When weather prevented us from seeing Mt. Fuji, they substituted other sights to compensate. The Hoto restaurant they chose for lunch was also excellent. We could not have had better, more attentive guides.
We give them the highest recommendation.

I was worried about the light rain in the evening, but by the time the bus arrived, the rain had stopped, and I was able to enjoy the open-top bus. There were blankets provided on the seats, so I didn't feel cold at all. The illumination on Midosuji and the night view from the Hanshin Expressway were amazing, as they offered a perspective I don't usually get to see. It was a wonderful hour that flew by. It really lifted my spirits before dinner. I highly recommend it!

夕方からの小雨が心配でしたがバスの時刻には雨もあがりフルオープンバスで楽しめました
席にはブランケットも用意されており寒さも感じずに済み、御堂筋のイルミネーションや阪神高速からの夜景なども普段の目線ではないので素晴らしくあっという間の一時間でした
ディナー前に気分も盛り上がります
オススメです

The western lunch package is very nice. Three course meal and you can take photo outside of restaurant.

There were some negative reviews, which made me a bit worried, but in reality, it wasn't like that at all. The staff were very pleasant!

However, riding the bicycle can be quite tiring (^^; There are many sandy areas that can get your tires stuck! I wonder if an electric bike or a water buffalo would have been better (´ω`；).

口コミに悪い意見もあり
少し心配していましたが
実際はそんなことなく
スタッフの方々も感じが良かったです！

ただ自転車結構疲れます(^^;
砂地が多くタイヤとられます！
電動や水牛の方が
よかったのかな〜とは
思いました(´ω`；)

I was able to smoothly enjoy the island-hopping tour. During the bus ride from Iriomote Island to the water buffalo cart boarding area, the driver's unique commentary was great, and the staff with the water buffalo cart entertained us with folk songs, making the trip enjoyable. Renting a bicycle to explore Taketomi Island allowed me to take it easy and go at my own pace, which was wonderful.

3島巡りをスムーズに観光する事が出来ました。
西表島から水牛車乗り場へのバス移動の際、運転手さんのユニークな案内も良かったし、水牛車の係りの方も民謡を聞かせてくださり、旅を盛り上げて頂き楽しく過ごす事ができました。
自転車を借りて竹富島巡りはのんびりと自分のペースで過ごせて良かったです。

I visited Osaka for the first time. My family and cousins suggested taking a sightseeing bus, and it was the right choice. After a one-hour tour, I could decide to explore the places I was interested in, and the guide was entertaining as well.

初めて大阪に行ってきました。家族やいとこに観光バスつけてって言われてつけたのですが、正解でした。1時間で回った後に自分の気になるところを回るって決められるしガイドも面白かったです。

The other customers were kind, and it was fun.

The weather was great, which was absolutely wonderful. If I have the opportunity again, I would love to participate through Beltora.

Thank you for your help.

他のお客様も親切で
楽しかったです

お天気が良かったのが、さいこうに良かったですね
また、機会がありましたら、ぜひベルトラさんを通して参加させてくださいね

お世話になりました

Awesome tour for those who want to see the main sights and not have to fuss with arrangements and trying to find how to get to places. Highly recommended. The balance of sights was good with enough time to see what was needed and just enough insights from the guide to give one the needed overview.

Since it was my first time sightseeing in Osaka, I made a reservation. From the seats with an open feeling, I could enjoy the breeze and the city of Osaka comfortably. The guide's explanations were easy to understand and great. It got a bit chilly in the second half, but the blankets provided were a big help. Next time, I would like to try a different route.

初めての大阪観光だったので予約しました。開放感がある席から、風を感じながら気持ちよく、大阪の街を楽しめました。ガイドさんのお話も分かりやすくて良かったです。後半は少し肌寒くなりましたが、ブランケットが用意されていたので助かりました。次回は別のルートも利用してみたいです。

Pineapple Park was more like an amusement park than I had imagined. I was expecting just a simple pineapple field. It's better to think of it as geared towards children.

パイナップルパークは遊園地化されていたので想像と違っていた。
単なるパイナップル畑を想像してました。
子供向けと考えた方が良いです。

Since I was traveling with my elderly grandparents, I was looking for a tour-type island-hopping experience rather than going individually. I was able to enjoy Taketomi Island, which I was most looking forward to, and I was also satisfied with visiting Iriomote Island and Yubu Island together. The weather wasn't very good, but the mangrove cruise and the water buffalo were impressive. While I can't say it was completely relaxing, I was able to spend a fulfilling day at a relatively leisurely pace. I'm glad I allocated a longer time for Taketomi Island.

高齢の祖父母も一緒の旅行でしたので、個人ではなくツアータイプの離島めぐりを探していました。
一番期待していた竹富島も楽しめましたし、西表島と由布島も一緒に行けて満足できました。
天候はあまりよくなかったのですが、マングローブクルーズと水牛が印象的でした。
のんびりゆっくり…とは言い切れませんが、それなりにゆっくりしながら充実した一日を過ごせました。竹富島は長めの時間にしておいてよかったです。

I’m not good at deciding on courses myself, so I decided to ask for help here.

Everything went smoothly and on time, and I was able to enjoy myself without any worries like, “Is this the right destination?”

The bus driver on Iriomote Island was the best. The lunch on Yubu Island was delicious. On Taketomi Island, I chose the bus tour and water buffalo ride. There were times when I thought, “Wait, we’re leaving already? I want to stay here a little longer…” but it was a great day packed into about 9 hours.

I definitely want to ask for help again!

自分でコースを決めるのが苦手なので、こちらでお願いすることにしました。

時間通りに、スムーズに活動でき、「行き先はここかな？」等という不安なく、安心して楽しむことができました。

西表島のバスの運転手さん、最高でした。由布島のランチ、美味しかったです。竹富島では、バス観光&水牛を選択しました。え？もう出発？もう少しここにいたいな…という時もありましたが、約9時間の中に、ぎゅぎゅっと詰まった良い１日でした。

是非またお願いしたいと思います！

The tour was very convenient for us to take since they offer pickup and drop services from well known hotels. If you do not have your own rental car and only have about a day or two to explore the city, I would say this tour is your best bet. There are other operators that pick you up from the airport, but if you are living up north in one of the secluded beach resorts then this option works very well since you don't have to go back and forth into the city.

The guide spoke Japanese but also had English translation. We could not follow the translation much but the views make up for it all.

Time wise, we found 150 minutes good enough for Churaumi Aquarium but I would have liked to stay at the Kouri beach for a little longer. Then again it is a personal choice since I am a fan of white sand beaches. Other than the Charaumi Aquarium, I felt it was more about going from point A to B to C rather than savouring A, B and C. Having said that, this tour did introduce me to some of the amazing places in Okinawa. I spent half of next day at Kouri beach to sink in it's beauty completely.

I participated in the afternoon tour. Although the price is the same as the morning tour, the afternoon one is one hour shorter. The places we visited were reduced, and I couldn't go to the scenic spots I wanted to see. It was stated that lunch was included, so I joined with an empty stomach, but it turned out to be just a light snack. If the tour content is different, it should be clearly stated, and if the afternoon tour is shorter, shouldn't the price be adjusted as well? I was really looking forward to the only island sightseeing, so I was disappointed.

午後のツアーに参加しました。午前と料金同じなのに午後の方が1時間短い。訪れる場所が削られ、行きたかった景勝地に行けませんでした。
ランチがついてると書いてたので、お腹を空かして参加したところ軽食。ツアー内容が違うなら違うと記載する必要がありますし、午後の方が時間も短いのであれば料金も変更するべきではないですか？唯一の島内観光で楽しみにしていただけにガッカリ。

Since I participated from Shizuoka Prefecture, I wasn't aware of the temperature in Osaka and ended up dressing lightly, but they lent me a blanket, so I was able to keep warm. Thank you very much.

静岡県からの参加だったため大阪の気温が分からず服装も軽くしてしまいましたが、ブランケットを貸してくれたので防寒できました。
ありがとうございました

My first trip to Okinawa. There were many things I learned from the guide's explanations that I didn't know before. I'm glad I participated because we were able to visit various sightseeing spots in just one day. If only the weather had been nice... that's the only downside.

初めての沖縄旅行。ガイドさんの説明で知らなかった事もいろいろありました。1日で色々観光名所が回れて参加してよかったです。お天気が良ければ…そこだけですね。

I'm glad I was able to explore Kyoto in one day. It felt like a school trip for my husband and me, and we had a lot of fun. However, since it was a plan that included lunch, it would have been better if we had a bit more time at Kiyomizu-dera. Thank you to our guide.

一日で京都をまわることができて、良かったです。夫婦で修学旅行みたいでとても楽しかったです。ただ、昼食込みのプランだったので、清水寺ではもう少し時間があればもっと良かったです。ガイドさんありがとうございました。

The tour was very well organized, meeting place and all instructions are clear, receptionists and tour guides spoke very good English. The activities are given enough time to enjoy and appreciate Mt Fuji from the 5th Station to the Ropeway and the Cruise. Lunch buffet was at a hotel near Fuji Q with a wide variety of food.

I read a lot of reviews complaining about not seeing Mt Fuji - it’s not the tour agency’s fault. Luckily it was very sunny and we saw Mt Fuji in all its glory.

Although the weather was bad with rain and winds at 10 m/s, the boat ride was smooth and there were no issues. I was able to closely observe the mangroves unique to the Yaeyama Islands from a well-equipped boat designed for rain protection. The tour included a water buffalo cart ride to Yubu Island, a scene familiar from television, and it was enjoyable as a guest. On Yubu Island, the sight of the largest butterfly in Japan, the Papilio garamas, fluttering around was elegant and beautiful! The mangrove walking path is also well-maintained.

On Taketomi Island, I leisurely enjoyed my time exploring the Okinawan village by water buffalo cart and on foot. I returned to Ishigaki Island at 4:15 PM and took a photo with Yoshitaka Gushiken—what a thrill! The popular tour had a well-organized schedule, which was reassuring. It was unfortunate about the unpredictable weather. Lunch was somewhat disappointing compared to the delicious meal from the previous day. It would have been perfect if there had been more choices.

雨混じりで１０ｍ風速で悪天候であったが、ボートでの移動も揺れ少なく、
問題なかった。八重山諸島特有のマングローブも雨対策の完備したボートで
近くで観察できた。テレビでお馴染みの由布島への水牛車風景巡りであったが
お客主賓で楽しかった。由布島では日本で最も大きい蝶、オオゴマダラが飛び交う姿は、優雅で美しい！マングローブ遊歩道も整備されている。
竹富島では沖縄集落を水牛車と徒歩散策でゆったり時間を楽しんだ。
石垣島へ帰ったのが4時15分、具志堅用高と写真を撮り万歳！
人気のあるツアーで手慣れたスケジュールは安心できる。
天候不順は残念。昼食は前日美味しい食事だったので、やや不満足でした。
もっとチョイスが出来れば満点。

My family and I had a magical experience of seeing Mt Fuji up close and personal. She was majestic and so kind to have her snow-capped grandeur be visible all throughout the day. Since we went around her to see the crystal clear ponds and awesome waterfalls as well, it made our tour more meaningful.

I think a major ingredient to the great experience is our tour guide, Marie. She was lively, knowledgeable and very entertaining! Thank you, Marie! Thank you also to our bus driver, Mr. Ito-san!

If you add up the costs of all the entry tickets to the temples and gardens, plus a yummy lunch, the tour is okay for the cost. However we thought it was odd to have a tour guide but most of the talking was done by an automated voice over the bus speakers. Sitting near the back, we couldn't hear the voice clearly and it kept pausing and lagging. If the tour guide is knowledgable about the area, they should be able to deliver the information themselves.

We had an issue with the lunch as there weren't enough meals cooked, so we waited as they made more. Didnt get time to look in the shops surrounding the restaurant like the other participants did, but made up for it at the following stop.
Make sure you get back to the tour bus on time or they will leave you behind! But one of the staff went and retrieved the two lost guests and caught up with us later on in the tour.
There were lots of other tours at each of the stops, as to be expected it was crowded, but still some beautiful sights and great for souvenier shopping! If you only have a day in Kyoto, this is good to see it all.