All Reviews for Bus Tours

I usually prefer to navigate on my own using public transportation as much as possible, but this time, considering efficiency, I decided to join this half-day sightseeing bus tour for the first time. The guide was very professional and talked throughout the bus ride, during which I was able to find and purchase some local specialties from Fukui at a souvenir shop.

Unfortunately, it was raining at Eiheiji, but the moss looked incredibly beautiful because of it, which was a nice surprise. The area was larger than I expected, so it was a bit disappointing that we ran out of time.

We only saw the Asakura ruins from the bus, but I had visited there before, so it wasn't an issue for me. I was very satisfied to finally get to visit the museum that I couldn't go to last time. The exhibits were wonderful, and I think it was definitely worth seeing. I would have been even happier if we had a little more time.

Even without a car, I was able to efficiently visit the places I wanted to go, so this experience was quite good in its own way... I would like to use this service again if I have the opportunity.

By the way, I also used the bus to the Dinosaur Museum.

いつもはできるだけ公共交通機関を駆使して、自力で回りたいタイプですが今回効率を考えて初めてこちらの観光半日バスツアーに申し込みました。
ガイドさんはとてもプロフェッショナルな方で、バスの中でずっとお話をされて、その中で出た福井の名産品をお土産やさんで探してゲットしました。
永平寺はあいにくの雨模様でしたが、その分苔がとても美しく見られて良かったです。
思ったよりも広かったので、時間がギリギリになったのが少し残念でした。
朝倉氏の遺跡は車窓から、ですが私は以前そちらは行ったことがあったので問題なし。
その時行けなかった博物館に入れて大満足。
展示が素晴らしく、一見の価値があると思いました。
もう少し時間があればもっと嬉しかったです。

車じゃなくても、行きたい場所を効率よく回ることができるので、これはこれでありだったかな…また機会があれば利用したいと思います。

ちなみに恐竜博物館へのバスも利用させて頂きました。

This is a tour for overseas travelers (I applied because two tour companies for Japanese people canceled their tours).

I thought there wouldn't be any information in Japanese, but initially, there were announcements in Japanese, Chinese, and English.

This time, the bus stopped at the parking lot near Higashihongu, and since there wasn't much time, we visited the shrine in front of the torii gate. We skipped lunch and took a taxi from Takachiho Gorge to Takachiho Shrine as well.

I was glad that everything I wanted to see was included in the package. Unfortunately, we didn't have enough time to go to Amano Iwato Shrine, so I hope to come back someday. It would be convenient to have tours that can be enjoyed from Fukuoka. I would like to participate in a different tour next time.

海外の方向けのツアーです（日本人向けツアー2社が催行中止で申し込みました）
日本語の案内は無いと思っていましたが最初に日本語、中国語、英語の案内でした

今回東本宮側の駐車場へバスが停車しました、時間はないので鳥居の前からお参りしました　昼食抜きにして高千穂峡からタクシーで高千穂神社へも参拝しました　

自分が見たい場所全てセットになっていて良かったです
時間が足りず天安河原宮へ行けなかったのでまたいつか来たいと思います
福岡拠点で楽しめるツアーがあると便利です
また違うツアーに参加してみたいと思います

My first visit to Himeji Castle and my second visit to Arima Onsen. The guide moved efficiently, managing time well, and during my second visit to Arima Onsen, I was able to bathe without getting lost. The lunch was also good, and it was reassuring that the bus driver was Japanese. I returned to Osaka with a pleasant sense of fatigue.

初めての姫路城、２度目の有馬温泉。ガイドさんは、無駄なく動き、時間配分が良く、２度目の有馬温泉では、迷わず入浴。昼食も良かったですし、バス運転手さんが日本人であることも安心でした。
心地よい疲労と共に大阪に戻りました。

The Sefa Utaki was a great place to learn about history. I participated in a bus tour to Okinawa World over 30 years ago, but I didn't have enough time to see the snake and mongoose show or the Eisa dance show, so this time I decided to join the bus tour again to see the shows. The bus arrived before the shows started, and since we had enough time, I was able to see both the snake and mongoose show and the Eisa dance show. The Eisa dance show really captured the atmosphere of Okinawa. Due to animal welfare laws, the snake and mongoose show could no longer have them fight, so they held a swimming competition instead (laughs). My goal this time was to see both the snake and mongoose show and the Eisa dance show, so I was very satisfied with the bus tour. Lastly, I visited the snake museum, which I also didn't have time to see last time. It was great. Okinawa World was a fulfilling experience.

斎場御嶽は歴史の勉強になりました。
おきなわワ−ルドは30年以上前にバスツアーで参加し時間が無くハブとマングースのショ―とエイサーのショ―を見れなかったので今回ショ―を見たいと思いバスツアーに参加することにしました。ショ―が始まる前にバスが到着し所要持ち時間もあったのでハブとマングースのショ―とエイサーのショ―を両方を見る事が出来ました。エイサーのショ―は沖縄の雰囲気が充分に有りました。ハブとマングースのショ―は動物愛護法により戦いが出来無くなり水泳競争をやっておりました(笑)　今回の目標はハブとマングースのショ―とエイサーのショ―を両方を見る事でしたので充分に納得したバスツアーでした。あと最後にハブ博物館を見ました。これも前回見る時間が無かったので見る事が出来ました。良かったです。充実したおきなわワ−ルドでした。

I visited the Churaumi Aquarium again because I went there 30 years ago. It was crowded with families. The Ocean Expo Park, where the Churaumi Aquarium is located, is spacious. Since the time allocated for the aquarium is about 140 minutes, it's a good idea to consider your time management while walking around. Manzamo was well-maintained along the route. Nago Pineapple Park was filled with many interesting sculptures, which was enjoyable. Since lunch is not included in the course, I think it's a good idea to bring something like rice balls. The dining places and food trucks at tourist spots were very crowded, and there wasn't enough time to eat. I bought rice balls at a convenience store and brought them with me. I participated in a plan that included a barbecue dinner. They cooked it right in front of me, and it was delicious.

30年前に美ら海水族館に行ったので、また行こうと思い美ら海水族館行きました。家族連れでいっぱいでした。美ら海水族館のある海洋博公園は広いです。美ら海水族館持ち時間140分位ですので時間配分を考慮して歩くと良いです。万座毛は順路が整備されてました。名護パイナップルパークはオブジェがいっぱいで楽しめました。昼食がコ−スに含まれて無いので、おにぎり等を持参すると良いと思います。観光地の食堂、キッチンカ−等は人がいっぱいで食べる時間有りません。私はおにぎりをコンビニで買い持って行きました。夕食焼肉ディナ-付プランで参加しました。目の前で焼いてくれて、美味しくいただきました。

I was glad to be able to take my time and look around for three hours. I wish the schedule had been adjusted a bit more since the penguin walk was right at the departure time.

3時間ゆっくり見られてよかったです。
ペンギンの散歩の時間が出発時間ぎりぎりだったのでスケジュールをもうちょっと調整してほしかった。

On the day of my visit, it was unfortunately cloudy, but I wasn't caught in heavy rain, so I was able to enjoy myself to some extent. I explored Taketomi Island by bicycle, but I felt that I could have enjoyed it even more if I had a bit more time. The ocean was very beautiful. I definitely recommend you go and see it!

当日はあいにくの曇りでしたが、大雨には降られず、それなりに楽しめました。
竹富島は自転車で回りましたが、時間が少なくもう少しあればなお良かったかなと思います。
海はとても綺麗でした。是非行ってみてください。

I was able to make good use of my time in the morning. Shiroi Koibito Park was more fun than I imagined. The guide and driver were also polite and kind. If I have the opportunity, I would like to participate in another course as well.

午前中の時間を有効に使えます
白い恋人パークは想像以上に楽しかった
ガイドさんドライバーさんも
丁寧で親切です。
また、機会があれば別のコースも参加してみたいです。

Hokkaido in winter has many attractive places, but traveling on snowy roads can be very difficult. This tour takes you to the sightseeing spots in Sapporo, so you don't have to drive on snowy roads, which I highly recommend.

冬の北海道、魅力的な場所が多いですが雪道での移動はとても難しいです。このツアーは札幌の観光名所に連れて行ってくれるので雪道での運転をしなくて良いのでおすすめです。

Just the two of us, my son and I. Since I was anxious about driving a rental car myself, I looked for a bus tour and chose this course because I wanted to visit various places. There were many tourists from overseas participating as well, but no one spoke loudly on the bus, allowing us to relax in a quiet atmosphere. It became a wonderful memory. Thank you very much.

息子と2人。レンタカーで自分で運転するのも不安だったためバスツアーを探し、色々回りたかった私はこのコースを選びました。
海外からの観光客の方もたくさん参加していらっしゃいましたが、バスの中で大きな声で話すこともなく、静かな車内でゆったり出来ました。
いい思い出になりました。
ありがとうございました。

This was my third visit to Yufujima, and since I visited in different seasons each time, I was able to enjoy exploring the island. There are also beachside cafes on the island, so you can spend a relaxing time there.

今回で3回目の由布島観光でしたが、それぞれ訪れた季節が違うため楽しく島内を見ることが出来ました。島内のには浜辺のカフェもあるのでゆったりした時間を過ごすことが出来ます。

The weather was favorable, and I enjoyed the scenery of Lake Toya and Hell Valley. We arrived at Lake Shikotsu before sunset, and after a while, the Ice Festival venue was illuminated. However, it was still somewhat bright outside when it was time to gather. I was hoping to see the ice formations glowing in the dark, so I felt a bit disappointed.

天候に恵まれ、洞爺湖や地獄谷の景色は楽しめました。日没前に支笏湖着、しばらくして氷濤まつり会場はライトアップされましたが、まだ周囲が薄明るいうちに集合時間となりました。暗い中で浮かび上がるような氷濤を期待していたので、残念に思いました。

I participated in February, and the weather was cloudy and very cold. The other participants were dressed lightly and looked very cold. It rained during the mangrove tour, but it was still quite nice. For lunch, I thought it would have been better if there were more varieties of dessert.

2月に参加し、天気が曇り空、とても寒い日で、他の参加者さんは薄着でとても寒そうでした。ただマングローブ見学の時雨が降ってたけどそれなりに良かったです。ランチはデザートがもっと種類があればいいかなと思いました。

The bus guide was cheerful, polite, and it was a lot of fun. The driver was also wonderful. Thank you for a safe trip. I want to go again.

バスガイドさん、明るく丁寧で楽しかったです。運転手さんも、素晴らしかったです。
安心した旅をありがとうございました。
また行きたいです。

The pre-tour guidance was well understood, and we were able to tour efficiently without any unnecessary waiting time. Each guide provided appropriate and interesting introductions to the landmarks. One disappointing aspect was that we couldn't fully enjoy the tidal flats due to the high tide. Next time, I would like to visit during low tide. Thank you very much.

事前のガイダンスもよく理解でき、無駄な待ち時間もなく効率的に周遊できました。各ガイド案内も適切かつ面白く名所等を紹介していただきました。一つ残念なことは満潮と重なったため干潟を十分に楽しめませんでした。今度は干潮時に訪れたいと思います。ありがとうございました。

The construction went smoothly, but the return bus was like a shared bus, with people who weren't passengers getting on... It's disappointing.

工程は問題なく、帰りのバスが寄り合いバスみたいになっていた、客では無い人が乗ってきたり…。
残念です

I traveled between Yubu Island and Iriomote Island and rode a water buffalo cart on Taketomi Island. The water buffalo were adorable and it was the best experience.

Also, while moving around Iriomote Island by bus, the driver was entertaining and had a clear voice, making it a great experience as well.

由布島と西表島の間の移動と竹富島内で水牛車に乗りました。水牛も可愛らしく最高でした。
また西表島内はバスでの移動でしたが、その際の運転手の方が話も面白く声も聞きやすく最高でした。

The weather was nice, and the mangrove tour and water buffalo cart experience became great memories. I rented a bicycle on Taketomi Island, but I felt a bit unsatisfied.

天気も良くマングローブ遊覧、水牛車体験と良い思い出になりました。竹富島はレンタサイクルを借りましたが、少し物足りなさを感じました。

The guide and the driver were both kind and it was fun! I was debating whether to rent a car, but I'm glad I went with the tour. Also, I wish we could have had soba for lunch. Please consider this for the future.

ガイドさんも運転手さんも親切で楽しかったです！
レンタカーか悩んだのですが、ツアーでよかったです。あとは、お昼はそばがよかったなぁ。今後ご検討ください。

I participated in this tour because I wanted to efficiently visit the famous sights of Kyoto in one day. It covers the must-see spots like Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizu Temple, Kinkaku-ji, and Arashiyama, making it highly recommended for first-timers.

【Note about the meeting place】
One point to be cautious about is the mention of "Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit Tourist Bus Drop-off Area" in the guidance email. There is a bus parking space with a sign saying "Drop-off Area," but the actual meeting place is near the entrance of that area, not at the parking space itself.

【Flexibility of the plan】
I chose the "no lunch" plan, and that was a great decision. Since we had about 120 minutes at Kiyomizu Temple, I was able to spend time thoroughly exploring the grounds and enjoying the scenery instead of rushing through a meal. The guide perfectly switched between English and Japanese, providing insights that were much deeper than I could have gotten on my own, which greatly increased my satisfaction. The schedule of finishing at 5:30 PM was also just right, as it didn't leave me too exhausted.

京都の名所を1日で効率よく巡りたかったので参加しました。伏見稲荷、清水寺、金閣寺、嵐山という定番を網羅しており、初めての方には本当におすすめです。

【集合場所についての注意】
一点、案内メールの「京都駅八条口観光バス乗降場」という表記には注意が必要です。現地に「乗降場」という看板のあるバス駐車スペースがありますが、実際の集合場所はそこではなく，乗降場の入り口付近でした。

【プランの自由度】
私は「昼食なし」プランを選びましたが、これが大正解でした。清水寺では120分ほど時間があるため、食事に時間を割くよりもじっくり境内を参拝し、景色を楽しむことができました。ガイドさんは英語と日本語を完璧に使い分けて解説してくださり、自力で回るよりも深い知識が得られて満足度が高かったです。17:30解散というスケジュールも、疲れすぎず丁度よかったです。

I had a great time driving while listening to the explanations. I was able to encounter deer and monkeys, and it was fascinating to hear about the banyan trees.

説明を聞きながらのドライブで楽しくいろいろ知れました。
鹿や猿にも対面することができ、ガジュマルの説明も聞けて興味深かったです。

I went to Yubu Island by water buffalo cart. The buffaloes were so cute. On the way there, an older man played the shamisen and sang, and on the way back, a woman did the same. Taketomi Island was free to explore. I rode an electric assist bicycle and enjoyed the view of the sea. We went to a café and had lychee juice and guava juice. The café was run by a French woman. I took pictures with the buffaloes on Yubu Island, and I got some really nice photos. On Iriomote Island, we saw a lot of mangroves from a cruise ship.

水牛車で由布島に行きました。牛さんが可愛いね。行きはおじさん、帰りは女性が三味線と歌を聴きました。竹富島はフリーでした。電動アシスト自転車に乗り海を見ました。カフェに行き、ライチジュースとグアバジュースを飲みました。カフェはフランス🇫🇷人の奥様がいましたね。由布島で牛さんと写真撮りました。とても良い写真が撮れました。西表島はクルーズ船でマングローブを沢山見ました。

It's a great deal to be able to visit both the old town of Takayama and Shirakawa-go in one day. Since I've been to Takayama several times, I treated myself to some luxurious Hida beef yakiniku for lunch. As expected, the Hida beef was delicious.

In Shirakawa-go, I visited the Wada House, which is a must-see. There is a shuttle bus to the observation deck, but it was crowded due to the holiday and there are limited buses, so I walked up. The steep slope was tough, but the breathtaking view at the top made it worth the climb (it takes about 5 to 10 minutes from the base).

I thoroughly enjoyed my day!

高山市の古い町並みと白川郷が1日で両方回れるのはお得。高山は何度も行っているのでお昼は少し贅沢に飛騨牛の焼肉を食べた。やっぱり飛騨牛はうまかった。
白川郷は、お決まりだが和田家見学した。展望台まではシャトルバスが出ているが休日のため混んでいるのと本数がすくないため、徒歩で登った。急坂でしんどいが上った後は絶景が広がるので登る価値あり。(ふもとからは5~10分程度)
十分に一日楽しめました。

It was great to see various famous spots like the Imperial Palace, the National Diet Building, and Yasukuni Shrine. The tour lasted just under an hour, making it a nice sightseeing experience.

The guide also shared a lot of information, which was wonderful.

皇居や国会議事堂、靖国神社など色々な名所と見ることができてよかった。
時間も1時間弱で、いい観光になりました。

ガイドさんも色々教えてくれて、良かったです。

About 80% of the participants were foreigners. As a result, it was noisy, the scent of perfume was strong, and there were requests to sit in the front seats. The young guide seemed to be used to it, but it looked challenging for them. There was also a guide who was not Japanese, speaking in both English and Japanese, but they spoke so quickly that I couldn't really understand what they were saying. However, their effort was definitely conveyed.

However, if you are going with parents or elderly people, I think a tour with only Japanese participants on a Japanese-speaking bus would be better. The content of the tour was well-organized and efficient.

8割外国人でした。なので、うるさい、香水の匂いがきつい、前の席に座りたい、だの、若いガイドさんも慣れてはいたのでしょうが大変そうでした。また日本人ではないガイドさんが英語と日本語ではなしてくれるのですが、早口で何を言っているのかよく分からなかったです。でも一生懸命さだけは伝わりました。
しかし、親や高齢者と行くなら、日本人のみのバスで日本語のツアーのほうがいいかなと思いました。ツアーの内容は効率よく回れてよかったです。

I took a round trip by bus from Sapporo to Asahiyama Zoo! It took about three hours one way, but the roads were smooth, and there was a restroom break along the way, making it very comfortable. Once we arrived, we had free time to explore the zoo as we liked, and I got to see the adorable penguin walk! Since it was during a three-day weekend, I brought my lunch and was able to relax and eat it in the break room.

バスで札幌から旭山動物園までバスで往復しました！片道3時間ほどでしたが、道路も順調で、途中トイレ休憩もあり、とても快適でした。現地では自由行動だったので、好きに動物園をみられて、ペンギンのお散歩が見れてとても可愛かったです！三連休中で、お昼は持参して行って休憩室でゆっくり食べられました。

There was about an hour and a half of free time, but to be honest, it was cold (depending on the weather), and the roads were icy, which felt a bit scary after sunset. When I returned about 15 minutes early, there were already about 80% of the people on the bus, so I think the timing was sufficient.

Some restaurants were already closed by around 6 PM. The guide will take you to the entrance gate and distribute the tickets, so it's also an option to head back in the direction you arrived and eat first without entering.

自由散策が1時間半程あったが正直寒いし（気候にも寄るが）道路が凍結してて日没後はチョイ怖い
15分前に戻った際は既に8割位はバスに居たので時間的には十分かと

6時ごろには既に閉まってる飲食店もある
ガイドさんが入場ゲートの前まで案内&入場券の配布するから入場せずに一旦到着した方向に戻って先に食べるのもアリ

As expected, there were mostly foreign visitors, and it was really crowded when we got there‼️ Since we had plenty of time to explore, we were able to take our time sightseeing, shopping, and dining. The Hida beef mixed bowl I had in Hida Takayama was incredibly delicious. The tour guide was also very polite and provided thorough explanations, which was great.

予想通りほぼ外国の方が多く
現地に行ってもすごい人でした‼️
散策時間がたっぷりあったのでゆっくりと見学、買い物、食事が出来ました。
飛騨高山で食べた飛騨牛ミックス丼
とっても美味しかったです。
添乗員のお兄さんも丁寧に説明してくれてとても良かったです。

I was able to explore to my heart's content. I think the volume of the tour was just right. The lunch was also delicious.

心ゆくまで散策できました。ツアーとしてのボリューム感は大変ちょうど良かったと思います。お昼ご飯もおいしかったです。

Although it was late February, the weather felt spring-like, and despite the lack of snow in Shirakawa-go, we were able to walk easily and climb up to the observation deck. Since we were on a tour of the three ancient capitals, we didn't have much time to relax, but I was satisfied with the efficient schedule we followed. The guide was always calm and kind, and very knowledgeable, which was great.

2月下旬ではあるものの春めいたお天気となり、雪の少ない白川郷ではありましたが、歩きやすく展望台まで登ることができました。
三古都巡りということでのんびりはあまりできませんでしたが、無駄のないスケジュールで回ることができ満足しています。
ガイドさんが常に穏やかで優しく、知識も豊富でとても良かったです。