All Reviews for Bus Tours

This time, it was my first visit to Kyoto in over a decade. With COVID finally settling down, it was a long-awaited family trip, and I wanted to explore as much as possible! However, I thought it would be unavoidable to deal with crowds, so I chose the bus tour from LIMON. This was a great decision. It was an unusually hot day, but I was able to cool off on the bus while enjoying the guide's entertaining stories, and we visited many famous spots, which left me very satisfied. My son, who is in the first year of middle school, was also very interested as he could listen to explanations in both Japanese and English. I would recommend this tour to students as well.

Additionally, I was impressed by the attentive service, such as collecting trash on the bus and offering to take photos at tourist spots. I'm grateful to LIMON! (I want to go on a tour with JEWEL again… Good luck!)

今回、十数年ぶりの京都でした。
コロナがやっとおさまり、家族旅行も久しぶり、せっかくなら、あちこち回りたい！しかし混雑は避けられないと思い、LIMONさんのバスツアーを選びました。
これが大正解。尋常ではない暑さでしたが、バスで涼みながら、ガイドさんの楽しいお話も聞けて、名所も沢山回れて、大満足です。
中1の息子も、日本語と英語の説明を聞けて、興味津々。学生さんにもおすすめしたいツアーでした。

他にも、車内のゴミ集めや、観光スポットでの写真など、よく声をかけて頂き、サービスが行き届いていると感心しています。LIMONさんに感謝！
（またJEWELさんのツアーに行きたいなぁ…頑張って下さい）

The tankan jelly, which is only sold at the Chihiro Falls shop, was very delicious. The Seibu Line Road was a path where I couldn't pass by while driving, but I was thrilled to see many Yakushima macaques and Yakushima deer.

千尋の滝の売店にしか売っていないというたんかんゼリーとても美味しかったです。西部林道はとても自分の運転ではすれ違うことができない道でしたが屋久ザルや屋久鹿にたくさん会えて感激でした。

I participated with my child.
There was traffic during Golden Week, but the bus driver and guide were very kind.
I would like to join another tour.
The scenery was amazing, and it became a great memory.
Thank you very much for this experience.

子どもと一緒に参加させていただきました。
GWで、渋滞もありましたがバスの運転手さん、ガイドさんがとても親切でした。
また、別のツアーで参加したいと思いました。
景色も最高で良い思い出になりました。
この度はありがとうございました。

I found this while researching rental cars for my first trip to Shodoshima. There was no stress from driving in an unfamiliar area, and the bus guide's stories were enjoyable. The driver's professional driving made navigating the narrow roads smooth. Both of them were kind, and I had a fun time chatting with them while waiting for everyone to gather. We visited all the must-see spots in Shodoshima, and I feel like we covered everything. I'm glad I participated.

初の小豆島、レンタカーを調べていてこちらを見つけました。
慣れない土地を運転するストレスも無ければバスガイドさんのお話も楽しい。
運転手さんのプロの運転。細い道もスムーズ。
お二人共に優しい方で集合までの時間にお喋りさせてもらったりと楽しい時間でした。
見学にも小豆島ならココ！というところをまわってもらい一通り網羅したと思います。
参加して良かったです。

I was able to enjoy a leisurely sightseeing experience with meals included. In particular, the guide's commentary was excellent; they incorporated topics related to children and explained the local features in an easy-to-understand manner, which made me very satisfied. I found the bus schedule on the island to be inconvenient for getting around, so I used the round-trip sightseeing bus, and that was the right choice.

食事付きで、ゆったり観光できました。
特に、ガイドさんの観光案内が良く、お子さんの話題を取り入れて、現地の特徴をわかりやすくお話するなど大変満足しました。
島内のバスの運行時刻は、移動するのに不便だと考え一周観光バスを利用し、
正解でした。

It was a thoroughly satisfying day on the sightseeing bus. There were so many amazing highlights that I'm not sure where to start. First, the guide's personality was great, their tone of voice was pleasant, and the timing of the announcements was perfect. The driver's skills were also impressive.

I was able to fully enjoy the main attractions of Yakushima in just one day. The visit to Yakusugi Land in the afternoon was especially fun. We concluded with the guide's truly wonderful and soothing singing, which even made me feel like the end credits were rolling. If it's possible to request a specific guide, I would love to have them again next time. Thank you very much!

大満足な１日観光バスでした。最高なポイントが沢山ありすぎて、なにからお伝えしたらよいか迷ってます。まず、ガイドさんのお人柄良し、声のトーン良し、案内のタイミング良し。運転手さんの運転技術も素晴らしかった。
屋久島の魅力ある主な観光地を１日で満喫する事ができました。午後から行ったヤクスギランド、特に楽しかったです。最後はガイドさんの本当に素敵な癒やされる歌唱で締めくくり。エンドロールが流れてそうな錯覚さえ感じました。指名が可能であれば、次回もお願いしたいです。本当にありがとうございました〜

The wait at the signal was hot, but the breeze felt nice. I'm glad I bought my ticket in advance because the city bus was extremely crowded. There were mostly foreign visitors, but I was satisfied.

信号待ちは暑かったけど風気持ちよかった。
市バスは激混みだったから買っておいてよかった。
外国の方ばかりでしたが満足です。

On the third day in Hokkaido, unfortunately, the cherry blossoms at Hokkaido Shrine were mostly past their peak, but I was still able to enjoy them a little this year. I also had enough time to explore the Shakotan Peninsula, and I was very satisfied to reach the tip. When I'm driving, it's hard to visit so many places, but on a tour, I could relax during the travel time and enjoy a lot.

北海道3日目。北海道神宮は残念ながら桜はほぼ葉桜だったのですが今年何回目かの桜を少し楽しませてもらいました。
積丹半島もしっかり時間とってもらってあったので先端まで行くことが出来て大満足です。
自分が運転となるとなかなかこれだけはまわれませんかツアーだと移動時間に寝る事も出来るのでいっぱい楽しめました。

The duration of stay at each location was just right, allowing for a relaxed sightseeing experience. Additionally, the headphones for the onboard guide were very clear and innovative.

一箇所の滞在時間の設定がちょうどよく、余裕を持って観光することができました。また車内の案内ガイドのヘッドフォンが、よくわかり画期的でした。

Due to the rain, we gave up on entering the Cypher Otaki, but the Gangara Valley was a truly wonderful place that left a lasting impression. The guide was very knowledgeable and provided clear explanations.

雨でサイファーオタキは、中に入るにを断念しましたが、ガンガラの谷はとても素晴らしいところで心に残りました。ガイドさんがとても物知りで説明が分かりやすかった。

It was unfortunately rainy. The plan was supposed to be great, but the rain lowered our overall experience. We had to give up on visiting Sefa Utaki since we had young children with us, but it was nice to enjoy freshly made sata andagi and mozuku tempura at the local product fair. There was also a museum, so we easily spent an hour there.

At Okinawa World, we had to use umbrellas to move around the facility, but since the limestone cave is underground, we could explore without getting wet, which was great. The Eisa show and habu show were also held in a place where a large number of people could watch without getting wet, so it was a good experience.

Since I can't drive and was worried about car sickness, it was difficult to do a tour in the northern part. The weather forecast predicted rain, so it was perfect for our family, who were wondering what to do. The guide's stories were also very informative.

生憎の雨でした。プランは最高だったはずなんですが、雨で体感の評価は下がってしまいました。
斎場御嶽は幼児もいたので断念しましたが、物産展で出来たてサーターアンダギー、もずくの天ぷらが食べられてよかったです。資料館もあったので1時間は難なく潰せました。
沖縄わーるどは施設内の移動は傘でしたが、鍾乳洞は地下なので、雨で濡れる事なく見学が出来よかったです。エイサーショー、ハブショーも濡れずにかなりの人数が、同時に観覧出来る場所なのでいい経験ができました。
車を運転出来ない上に、車酔いが不安なため北部のツアーは難しい。
天気予報は雨で、何をしようかと思っていた我が家にはピッタリでした。ガイドさんのお話もためになりました。

It rained all day, but I had a great time. Thank you to the guide for the thorough introductions and assistance. If I have the opportunity in the future, I will definitely use your services again.

一日中に雨でしたが、楽しかったです。ガイドさんが丁寧にご紹介やご案内をいただきまして、ありがとうございました。今後機会がありましたら、またご利用をさせていただきます。

It's understandable to spend time picking up guests from the hotels, but staying for 35 minutes at the souvenir shop and Okashi Goten is questionable. Shoppers are left with too much time on their hands, and even including bathroom breaks, it feels excessively long. Due to traffic congestion, we returned to the prefectural office after 8:30 PM. Foreign guests tend to be very lax about the meeting times, so the tour guide should enforce stricter guidelines.

ホテルを回ってピックアップに時間をかけるのはしょうがないとしてお土産店、御菓子御殿で35分も滞在するのはいかがなものでしょう。買い物客も時間を持て余してトイレ休憩を含めてもあまりにも長いです。渋滞混雑して県庁前に戻ったのは20時30分を過ぎていました。外国人の方は集合時間についてもとてもルーズなので、添乗員さんは厳しく指導するべきです。

Traveling between Iriomote Island and Yubu Island by water buffalo cart was relaxing and very soothing. I wish I had more time on Taketomi Island, and it was disappointing that the shops were closed on their regular day off. Next time, I plan to visit Taketomi Island and take my time.

西表島↔由布島を水牛車での移動がゆったりしてとても癒やされました。
できれば、竹富島では時間がもっと欲しかったこととお店が定休日だったのが残念でした。
今度は竹富島だけゆっくり訪れようと思いました。

It seems it rained early in the morning, but by around 7:30 when we left the hotel, it had cleared up. The waves were a bit high from Ishigaki Port to Iriomote Island, so a few people experienced seasickness. The weather was good on Iriomote Island, making the mangrove cruise on the Nakama River and the water buffalo crossing to Yubu Island quite enjoyable. It will still get hotter from here, so precautions are necessary.

早朝雨が降ったようですが、ホテルをでる7:30頃は晴れてきました。石垣港から西表島までは若干波が高かったので、船酔いされた人も数名おられました。西表島では天候が良かったので、仲間川のマングローブクルーズや由布島の水牛の島渡は気持ちが良かったです。のこれからまだ暑くなるので、対策が必要です。

I came from Hokkaido. I knew that most of the participants would be foreigners because I read experiences in advance, but there were indeed many.
This was the only bus tour that allowed us to visit four famous spots in one day, so I signed up.
It was May 1st, and even though it was a holiday, the roads were surprisingly clear since it was a weekday, and we arrived at Kyoto Station safely at 5:10 PM, even though the initial announcement was around 5:30 to 5:45 PM.
The guide provided information in both English and Japanese, and their language skills were amazing.
I made a mistake at the meeting point in Arashiyama and had to call the guide for directions, which caused me to be cutting it close on time. I truly felt that participating in this tour was a great decision.
Thank you very much.

北海道から来ました。外国人の方が大半なのは、事前に体験談を読んだのでわかっていましたがほんとに多かったです。
一日で、4名所を回れるバス観光は、このツアーしかありませんでしたので、申し込みました。
5月1日でしたが、連休とはいえ平日だったせいか道路も意外と空いており終了時間は、当初5時30分〜45分頃とのアナウスでしたが、5時10分に無事京都駅に到着しました。
ガイドさんの案内は英語と日本語の両方でされており、語学力すごいです最高でした。
嵐山で、集合場所を間違って、ガイドさんに電話して、案内していただき、時間ギリギリになり迷惑をかけてしまいました。本当にこのツアーに参加して良かったと思いました。
ありがとうございました。

The weather was absolutely perfect, and I was able to take great photos wherever I went. The tour guide was also fantastic, speaking three languages. Since this was my second trip to Hokkaido, I was looking for a tour that I hadn't done before, and I had an amazing day. I highly recommend this tour.

最高に良い天気でどこへ行っても良い写真が撮れました。添乗員さんも3ヶ国語喋れて素晴らしかったです。2回目の北海道旅行でしたのでまだ行ったことのないツアーを探していたので最高な1日を過ごせました。おすすめのツアーです。

The bus guide was very helpful, advising us on how to stay warm, moving us to seats with a roof, and sharing interesting stories. The cherry blossoms were in full bloom, but we could only truly enjoy them around the Imperial Palace at the beginning; in other areas, we only caught a glimpse of the blossoms, and the rest felt like just a tour of Tokyo. I wish we could have strolled a bit more in places like Ueno and enjoyed the cherry blossoms at a more leisurely pace; it was different from the tour I had imagined.

バスガイドさんは、寒くない様にアドバイスしてくれたり、屋根のある席に移動させてくれたり、お話も面白くて、とても良かったです。
桜も満開でしたが、肝心の桜が楽しめたのは、最初の皇居周りだけで、それ以外の地域は、桜は一瞬だけ見れて、後はただの東京巡りという感じでした。上野などで、少し散策出来たりと、桜をもう少しゆっくり鑑賞出来たら良かったのにと思い、想像していたツアーとは違ってました。

I participated in a tour to efficiently enjoy island hopping on my solo trip. The first destination was a pristine white Greek windmill, and the guide made it exciting with storytelling and behind-the-scenes filming anecdotes, making the Twenty-Four Eyes Movie Village nostalgic and enjoyable as well.

独り旅で効率的に島巡りを満喫するためツアーに参加させていただきました。第一の目的地は真っ白なギリシャ風車でしたが、ガイドさんが物語の朗読や撮影秘話で盛り上げてくれたので二十四の瞳映画村も懐かしくもあり良かった。

The tour of Iriomote Island was a valuable experience. The mangrove cruise on Iriomote Island was very informative, with the guide explaining the types of trees, climate, and characteristics of the island in an easy-to-understand manner, making it enjoyable to learn. Additionally, during the bus ride to Yubu Island, the driver provided guidance in the short travel time, giving us a deeper understanding of Iriomote Island. On the water buffalo cart, the boatman shared stories and sang "Asadoya Yunta" with the sanshin, which was a lot of fun. Since the plan for Taketomi Island was flexible, we were able to explore at a leisurely pace. It was truly a fulfilling tour.

貴重な西表島の観光です。西表島のマングローブ遊覧は、とっても分かりやすく木の種類や気候、島の持つ特性などをガイドくださり、楽しく知ることが出来また、由布島へ渡る際の移動バスにも運転手の方が短い移動時間の中案内をしてくださり、西表島のことをより深く知る機会となりました。水牛車では、船頭さんのお話と三線、安里屋ユンタを歌ってくださりとっても楽しく、竹富島はフリープランだったのでゆっくり周れました。本当に充実した観光となりました。

The Kamoi Cape Lighthouse was a tough walk, but I was able to reach the end and experience the wonderful nature. Otaru would have been great for a stroll on a sunny day.

神威岬灯台、キツイ歩きで大変でしたが、最後まで行けて素晴らしい自然に触れることができました。
小樽は、晴れた日の散策だと良かったでしょうね。

I had a great time at Asahiyama Zoo, where I could take my time exploring. Other tourist spots also met my expectations, and I was able to visit them efficiently. Unfortunately, the quality of lunch was disappointing. The ramen was made with cold boiled noodles and lukewarm soup. The vegetables in the soup curry were about 1 centimeter long, which was quite meager, especially since I was expecting something special from Hokkaido, so I was let down. I felt sorry for the guests from Honshu.

There was a family with a child around 2 years old who were walking around without a seatbelt, which was dangerous, and there was no warning given. The cost-performance was good, but it was a shame about the important meal. The cleanliness of the car was also lacking.

旭山動物園でゆっくり見学でき楽しかったです。他の観光地も期待通りで効率よく回れました。残念だづたのは、昼食の質が低かったこと。ラーメンは冷えた茹で麺に保温のスープでめるいまま。スープカレーの野菜が1センチ前後てあまりにもさみしく北海道産の名物と期待していたので、がっかり。
本州からのお客様に申し訳なかったです。
2歳位の子連れ家族がシーベルトをせず、歩き回っていて危険なのに、注意がなかった。　コスパは良かったので、大事な食事は残念。
車の清掃もイマイチでした、

I participated from Shikoku during the Golden Week in May.
First, for those coming from western Japan, Hokkaido is still cold during this time. It's about the same coldness as January to March in western Japan, and locals are wearing boa jackets and coach down jackets (which are completely winter clothes for people from Shikoku).
If you're heading to Hokkaido, be sure to bring lightweight long coats or other winter clothing.

[Experience]
This was my first bus tour. There were participants from neighboring countries like South Korea and China, as well as from Indonesia and other various countries. The bus was mostly organized by country, and since there were Japanese people nearby, I enjoyed chatting with them.
They also provide explanations about the places we are heading to. The guide was Chinese and spoke English, Korean, and Chinese for foreign guests, while a Japanese guide provided explanations for the locals. Once we arrived at the destination, everyone was mostly free to explore on their own, but we were told to return to the bus by a specified time.

We visited Hokkaido Shrine, Cape Kamui, Otaru, and Shiroi Koibito Park. Personally, I highly recommend Cape Kamui. The weather was forecasted to be cloudy, but when I went, it was clear and the view was breathtaking, unlike anything I had seen before.

The tour guide mentioned to wear "comfortable clothing and shoes," and that was absolutely true, as it felt like a gentle hike with ups and downs. Someone who had been there before said, "You need to go at quite a fast pace to reach the tip," and while taking photos, I sometimes had to jog to manage the round trip. We arrived at the parking lot 10 minutes before the return time and quickly ate ice cream on the way back.

I was excited on the way there, but by the time we returned, I was exhausted and drenched in sweat (in this regard, I'm glad I went during the still chilly Golden Week).

In Otaru, we had 130 minutes, but if you're busy with meals and shopping in lines, you surprisingly don't have much time to spare.

[Note]
Although I was late for the meeting time in Otaru, I must say that foreigners tend to be quite relaxed, sometimes heading to the next destination early or buying ice cream right before the meeting time and eating it outside. It seems to be a cultural difference.

5月のGWに四国から参加しました。
まず、西日本から参加する方に向けて。この時期の北海道はまだ寒いです。西日本の1-3月位の寒さで、現地の人はボアジャケットやコーチダウンなどを来ています(四国民にとって、完全に冬着)。
北海道に向かう場合には、薄手のロングコートや等の冬着を持参しましょう。

[体験]
今回は初めてのバスツアーでした。日韓中の近隣諸国の方や、インドネシアや等様々な国の方があると参加していました。バス内は大体国ごとにまとめられており、近くに日本人の方が居たので
楽しくお話して楽しみました。
向かう場所の解説なども行ってくれます。ガイドさんは中国人で英韓中語が喋れる方が外国人向けに解説。北海道在住のガイドさん日本人に解説といった感じです。現地に着いたらほぼ各人で行動する感じで、指定の時刻までにバスに戻ってくるように言われます。

今回は北海道神宮、神威岬、小樽、白い恋人パークに行きました。個人的におすすめなのは神威岬です。当日は曇り予報でしたが、私が行った時は快晴で、今まで見た事がないくらい絶景です。

ツアーの案内に「動きやすい服装、靴で参加」と書かれていますが、まさにその通りで、アップダウンがある緩い登山のようです。
以前に来たことがある方が「かなりハイペースじゃないと先端まで行けない」と言っており
写真を撮りながら、時に駆け足になり何とか往復出来ました。帰還時刻10分前に駐車場につき、アイスクリームをハイペースで食べて帰りました。

行きはるんるんですが、帰ってくる頃には疲れて
滝汗状態です(こういった面、まだ寒いGWに行けて良かった)。

小樽は130分ありますが、ご飯とか行列で買い物してると意外と時間に余裕がありません。

[注意]
小樽で集合時間に遅れた私が言うのはあれですが
外国人の方が結構ルーズで、先に次の目的地に向かったり、集合時間ギリでアイスクリーム買って外でたべてたりします。
文化の違いらしいです。

Churaumi Aquarium takes some time to get to from Naha, so I decided to join a tour. Although there are time constraints, you can still enjoy a thorough visit. After that, we visited several tourist spots, making it a great option for those who want to see a lot in a short time. The guide was a young person from Korea, but their Japanese was excellent, and they were very friendly, which made the experience even better.

美ら海水族館は那覇から時間がかかることもありツアー参加にしました。時間制約はあるもののしっかり見学楽しめます。そこからいくつかの観光地を回りますが短い時間ながらさっとみたい方にオススメです。
ガイドの方は韓国の若い方でしたが日本語も上手く親しみ深く非常に良かったです。

I was satisfied to be able to visit various tourist spots centered around Lake Toya all at once. The weather was nice, and the scenery everywhere was beautiful, so next time I want to focus on specific spots and take my time exploring.

洞爺湖を中心とした観光スポットを一気に回れて満足です。
天気もよくどこも景色がよかったので、次はスポットを絞ってさらにゆっくり回りたいです

I visited Saijo-ji Temple and the Gangala Valley. Since I enjoy history and archaeology, I was able to appreciate both. Saijo-ji Temple has a solemn atmosphere, while the Gangala Valley sparks a sense of adventure. However, both places have many steps and uneven surfaces.

斎場御嶽+ガンガラーの谷に行きました。歴史や考古学が好きなので、どちらも楽しめました。斎場御嶽は厳粛な雰囲気で、ガンガラーの谷は冒険心をくすぐります。でもどちらも段差や階段が多いです。

The Shakotan Blue at Kamui Cape is beautiful no matter how many times you see it! The 50 minutes here felt quite rushed! I also had soft serve ice cream... Since it was a holiday, there were a lot of tourists in Otaru, including many foreign visitors.

During the free time for lunch, there was a wait, but I was able to adjust my time by walking around and buying souvenirs. The bus had speeches in Chinese, Japanese, and English. I enjoyed the explanations from our Japanese guide and had a great time. I might participate again!

神威岬の積丹ブルーは何度見ても綺麗☆*:.｡. o(≧▽≦)o ここのお時間50分間はかなり時間の余裕がありません！ソフトクリームも食べたので…。祝日だとゆー事もあり小樽市内の観光は
外国のお客さんなどでたくさんの人が居ました。
自由行動のお昼ご飯も待ち時間ありで
その間食べ歩いたりして時間を調節しながらお土産も買えてよかった。バスの中の中国語と日本語、英語のスピーチ『説明』でした。
日本語ガイドmさんの説明や楽しい時間を過ごせました【日本人同士？】
また参加するかもしれません∩^ω^∩

I made a reservation to honor my parents, and the guidance provided by Mr. Onodera was extremely polite and excellent. I believe it will be a precious memory for my parents to take back to China. They were also kind in accommodating my noisy elderly father.

親孝行のため　予約させて頂き小野寺様のご案内橋は非常に丁寧で最高でした。親たちが中国に持ち帰りの貴重な思い出だと思います。
うるさい高齢の父に対しても親切にご対応して頂きました

I participated in a day trip bus tour from Sapporo on April 28. With COVID-19 now classified as Category 5, it was the first Golden Week since then, and there were quite a few international guests, making a total of 47 people on the bus. Today's itinerary included a bear feeding experience at Noboribetsu (Bear Ranch), followed by visits to Lake Toya, Lake Shikotsu, Cape Earth, and Mount Yotei. What impressed me the most was that the tour guide spoke Japanese, Chinese, and English fluently. I would love to join another day trip bus tour if I come back to Hokkaido. Thank you very much.

4月28日に札幌発日帰りバスツアーに参加しました、コロナも5類になり初めてのGWだったので海外からのお客様がかなり参加していて総勢47人の満員でした、本日のコースは登別(クマ牧場)でクマの餌やり体験を済ませ、洞爺湖、支笏湖、地球岬、羊蹄山と回ってきました、素晴らしいのは添乗員さんが日本語、中国語、英語を流暢に話されていたのを感動しました、またぜひ北海道に来たら、日帰りバスツアーに参加したいと思います、ありがとうございました。

The guide and the tour conductor were very kind. I wish we had a bit more time at Asahiyama Zoo, but I had a lot of fun at the Blue Pond, the White Waterfall, and the Seven Star Tree. I'm also grateful that the guide took pictures for us at the Seven Star Tree and the White Waterfall.

ガイドさんや添乗員さんがとても親切でした。旭山動物園はもう少し時間があったらよかったなと思いましたが、青い池や白い滝、セブンスターの木など盛りだくさんと楽しかったです。
ガイドさんがセブンスターの木と白い滝のところで写真を撮ってくれたのも感謝でした。