All Reviews for Bus Tours

I joined the tour because I wanted to visit the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium. Since I was staying in Chatan, it was difficult to go on my own, so this was very helpful.
The Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium was great, of course, but I also had some free time, so I went to Emerald Beach as well. It was beautiful!
I was able to relax on Kouri Island along the way.
Our guide, Mr. Tominaga, was wonderful.

美ら海水族館に行きたくて参加しました。北谷に泊まっていたので個人ではなかなか行きづらいので助かりました。
美ら海水族館はもちろん良かったですが、自由時間に余裕があったのでエメラルドビーチも行きました。綺麗でした！
途中の古宇利島もゆっくりできました。
ガイドの富永さんが素晴らしい方でした。

The weather was favorable, and all the activities went smoothly. The tour guide's instructions and explanations were very clear, which was great. I was with my third-grade child, but we were able to enjoy the schedule without any strain. Additionally, having the Kyoto tofu meal made lunchtime enjoyable as well. We were able to move around without wasting time, making it a fulfilling day. I would like to participate again.

お天気にも恵まれ、すべての行程が滞りなく進みました。添乗員さんの案内や説明もとても分かりやすくてよかったです。小学３年生の子供連れでしたが、無理のないスケジュールで楽しめました。また、京豆腐御膳つきにしたことで、お昼も楽しめました。時間のロスなくまわることができ、充実した一日でした。また参加したいです。

I had a wonderful time enjoying the unusually warm weather for Hokkaido.

I was impressed by the clear waters of Lake Shikotsu and excited by the encounter with a herd of fawns, which allowed me to feel the richness of Hokkaido's nature.

Also, at Showa Shinzan and the Usuzan Ropeway, I lost track of time while exploring and unfortunately couldn't make it to the bear ranch.

The "mushroom soup" from the Mushroom Kingdom that the guide recommended was truly delicious, and the lunch was also very satisfying with its generous portions.

Thank you for a fun day!

北海道らしくない暖かさと天候にも恵まれて、とても楽しく過ごせました

支笏湖の透き通った水面に感激し、子鹿の群れとの遭遇に興奮して、北海道の自然の豊かさを感じることができました

また、一度行ってみたかった昭和新山と有珠山ロープウェイでは、あちこちを散策していたら時間が足りなくなり、熊牧場に行くことができず残念でした

ガイドさんに教えていただいた、きのこ王国の「きのこ汁」は本当に美味しかったですし、昼食もボリュームがあり大満足です

楽しい一日をありがとうございました

I signed up because I could go to Shirakawa-go and Takayama. The only regret I have is that I was in line for ramen in Takayama but ran out of time and had to give it up. I had some extra time in Shirakawa-go, so I wish I could have spent a little more time in Takayama.

白川郷と飛騨高山に行けるということで申し込みました。
飛騨高山で行列に並んでいたが時間切れでラーメンを断念したのが唯一の心残りです。白川郷では時間が余ったのでその分、飛騨高山でもう少し時間があればよかった。

The three-day weekend coincided with the Sapporo Snow Festival, making everywhere bustling with activity. Foreign languages were flying around, and it felt like being in another country. About 20% of the bus tour guests were Japanese, while the rest were mostly Chinese. The bus guide was also Chinese, alternating between Japanese and Chinese for the announcements.

The highlight of our main destination, Asahiyama Zoo, was the King Penguin walk! When we arrived a little before the start time, we were guided by the staff to the end of the line. There was already a long queue, reminiscent of waiting for a star to make an appearance.

The group of a dozen penguins passed by in no time, and they were incredibly adorable. The polar bear was active, never staying still in the snow. We thoroughly enjoyed the snowy scenery at the subsequent sightseeing spots, making it a wonderful trip.

三連休と札幌雪祭りの時期であったこともあり、どこも賑わっていました。
外国語が飛び交い、まるで外国にいるようでした。
バスツアー客の2割が日本人、他はほとんどが中国人でした。バスのガイドさんも中国人で、日本語と中国語の交互で案内していました。
1番の目的地であった旭山動物園のハイライトはキングペンギンのウォーキング！開始時間少し前に行くと、係の人に誘導されながら列の最後尾に向かいました。既に長〜い列が出来ていて、さながらスターの登場を待つようでした。
十数羽のペンギンの御一行はあっと言う間に通り過ぎましたが、とても愛らしかった。
ポーラーベアは雪の中で、ひと時もじっとしていなくてアクティブでした。
その後の観光地でも雪景色を存分に楽しみよい旅になりました。

I'm glad I was able to visit various islands! The guide provided a lot of explanations about the mangroves, which was very good! It was a bit disappointing that we had the same water buffalo for both the outbound and return trips...

島を色々回れてよかった！マングローブはガイドさんご色々説明してくれて、とても良かったです！行きも帰りも同じ水牛だったのが、ちょっと残念でした。。

The Mangrove Cruise on Nakama River, which I prepared for by kayaking in the mangroves the day before, was fresh and full of new discoveries. It was also a rare treat to see an Iriomote cat swimming in the distance. The bus tour was enjoyable thanks to the driver's entertaining commentary, which made me want to chime in. By the time we said our goodbyes, we had become friendly enough to express our thanks in the local language we learned. I rode the water buffalo cart both ways, and each buffalo had its own personality, which was adorable. The sound of the sanshin was pleasant as well. I highly recommend taking a commemorative photo with the water buffalo on the island; it will make for a memorable keepsake. Choosing to explore Taketomi Island by renting bicycles was definitely the right decision. We were able to take our time and explore at our own pace. Next time, I definitely want to visit Kuroshima as well.

前日カヤックマングローブで予習して臨んだ仲間川マングローブクルーズは、また新たな発見があり新鮮でした。遠くに泳いでいるイリオモテヤマネコを見れたのも貴重でした。バス観光は運転手兼ガイドさんのトークが楽しくてついついツッコミを入れてしまいました。お別れの時は、教えてもらった現地言葉でお礼を言えるまでに仲良くなれました。水牛車は行き帰り乗りましたが、水牛にもそれぞれ個性があって可愛かったですよ。三線の歌も心地よかったです。島での水牛との記念撮影は是非ともおススメです。思い出の一枚となりますよ。最後の竹富島は、レンタサイクルによる観光を選んで正解でした。ゆっくり自分たちのペースで見て回れました。次回は黒島にも是非行ってみたいですね。

I think it's difficult to visit several places in a day in Okinawa without renting a car, but participating in a bus tour like this would make it easy to visit multiple locations. I would like to join a tour that goes to different places next time.

沖縄はレンタカーしないと、なかなか１日に何箇所か回れないと思いますが、こういったバスツアーに参加したら楽に数カ所行かれて良いと思います。また、今回と違う所に行くやつで参加したいな。

Yufushima left the strongest impression on me. Unfortunately, on the day of the tour, the wind was blowing strongly, and the conditions weren't very good. However, once I entered the island, the lush trees blocked the wind, and butterflies danced among the rare tropical flowers while wild birds chirped, all while enjoying delicious coffee. It was a graceful moment.

由布島が一番印象に残りました。あいにく、ツアー当日は風が強く吹いてコンディションとしてはあまりよくありませんでしたが、島内に入ると生い茂る木々で風が遮られ、南国の珍しい花木の中を蝶が舞い飛び、野鳥がさえずる中で美味しい珈琲。優雅なひと時を過ごせました。

The guide was a woman named Onodera. She spoke broken Japanese and managed the tour beautifully for the Chinese tourists. She must be a naturalized Chinese citizen, but she was very friendly and casually spoke to me as well. I would definitely like to tour with her as my guide again.

小野寺さんという女性ガイドでした。片言の日本語を話されて、中国人観光客を相手に見事に車内を仕切っていました。帰化された中国人なのでしょうが、とても気さくで自分にも気軽に声をかけてくださいました。ぜひまた、この方のガイドで周ってみたいです。

Riding a water buffalo to Yubu Island was the best part. The person guiding the water buffalo played the sanshin, which really enhanced the Okinawan atmosphere. It was unfortunate that the glass-bottom boat was canceled due to bad weather.

由布島に水牛に乗って行くのが一番良かった。
水牛を引く方が三線を弾いてくださって、沖縄感が凄くしました。
天気が悪くてグラスボートが欠航になったのが残念でした。

The weather was great and it was hot. I think it's wonderful that you can efficiently visit three islands in one day. I was worried about not being able to book a plan with a rental bicycle, but I was able to borrow an electric bike without any issues. Since there were some hills, the electric bike was the best choice! I was glad to ride the water buffalo at the last time while keeping an eye on the clock. However, the water buffalo we rode was quite leisurely and seemed to enjoy the service, so it didn't move very fast, making me anxious about returning the electric bike on time. I hurriedly got off as soon as we entered the water buffalo barn and managed to return it safely, which is also one of the fun memories.

Thank you for your help!

お天気に恵まれ暑かったです。一日で効率良く3島の島巡りが出来るのはとても良いかと思います。レンタサイクル付きプランが申し込めず現地で予約出来るのか心配でしたが無事電動サイクルをお借りする事が出来ました。やはり坂があったりするので電動は最高です！時間を気にしながら最終時間の水牛にも乗れて良かったです。ただ私達が乗った水牛さんはのんびりでサービス旺盛なのか中々進んでくれず電動サイクル返却時間に間に合わないような進み方でハラハラドキドキしながら乗っていました。水牛舎に入るなり慌てて降りて無事返却が出来てこれも楽しい思い出の一つですね。

お世話になりました

I participated from outside the prefecture. Since I wasn't familiar with the geography, the transportation was a great help. I was surprised to see many foreign participants who boarded the bus wet without using an umbrella or left their wet umbrellas in the luggage compartment. The tour guide was very kind, and I was happy that they provided directions when I had to leave and use the train. The driver also drove safely. I would like to use this service again if the opportunity arises. Thank you very much.

県外からの参加でした。地理も分からなかったので移動が大変助かりました。参加者の中には外国人の方が多く、傘をささずに濡れたままバスに乗り込む方や濡れた傘を荷台にそのまま置かれる方もいらっしゃったので驚きました。添乗員の方がとても親切で、途中、離脱して電車を利用する時も道案内をして下さり嬉しかったです。運転手の方も安全運転でした。また機会がありました時には利用したいと思います。有難うございました。

The lunch bento was not delicious, which lowered the overall quality of the tour. I felt that there was nothing that exceeded my expectations. It was a tour that needed something more.

お昼のお弁当が美味しくなかったのがツアー全体の質を下げています。
あとはこんな感じかなと予想を上回る物はなかった様に感じます。　
もう一つ何かが欲しいツアーでした。

We had a lovely rainy day on a warm and dry bus. Nice spots to give a good view of Tokyo with a nice lunch. Comfy yellow bus with big windows.

The Shinjuku station pickup spot could be noted a little more clearly. Directions take you to the Hato bus office so we went very early and caught someone. It wasn’t clear that they would be there the whole time or locked up so just know there is a 1 and 2 bus stop just for Hato on the street directly across from the Starbucks that is outside from the office (not across the street, but just a straight walk out towards the street). The pole sign will call out their different packages and they will be there to ensure you’re on the right bus.

Since I came to Japan for sightseeing from Colombia, I definitely wanted to experience a World Heritage site, so I participated. There were many Asian tourists, and I was one of the few Japanese people there. Shirakawa-go is indeed very popular in the Asian region! My friend had only seen snow a few times, so they were amazed by the climate and scenery. Although most of the thatched roofs were nearly free of snow, it was snowing on the day of our visit, and it was quite cold. Some people were dressed in a way that looked cold, so I felt like I was shivering every time we passed by each other. There were also areas where the snow had melted and the ground was muddy, so I think it's better to wear waterproof and comfortable shoes.

The free time at both spots was two hours, which was just the right amount of time for sightseeing, eating, and shopping. Everyone kept to the schedule, and I think the event went smoothly. The staff were kind and provided explanations in Japanese, English, and Chinese, and they distributed pamphlets, which was very thoughtful.

コロンビアから日本に観光しに来てくれたので、ぜひ世界遺産をと思い、参加しました。アジア系の観光客が多く、日本人は私くらいでした。さすがアジア圏に大人気な白川郷ですね！！友人は雪を数えるほどしか見たことがなかったため気候、風景全てに感動していました。合掌造りの屋根はほぼ雪が溶けていましたが、当日は雪が降っておりかなり寒かったです。寒そうな格好をしている方もいたので、すれ違うたびにこちらが震えそうでした。雪が溶けて、土が沼っているところもあったので、防水であったり、動きやすい靴の方がいいと思います。
自由時間は両スポットとも2時間で観光+食べ歩き+買い物でちょうどいい時間でした。皆さん時間も守っており、スムーズに催行されたと思います。スタッフの方は優しく、日本語、英語、中国語で説明しており、パンフレットを配布したりなど親身で良かったです。

I visited the Saijo-Guin and the Gangala Valley, which I had been curious about for a while. Both places had a refreshing atmosphere that felt like a "sacred site." The guide's explanations were easy to understand and very informative.

以前から気になっていた斎場御獄とガンガラーの谷に行ってきました。
どちらも空気がリンとしていて「聖地」という感じがしました。
ガイドさんの説明もわかりやすく勉強になりました。

There’s no need to rush or dawdle; I felt the timing was just right! The fish at the aquarium were large and impressive (the baby fish were small and cute), and the ocean was more beautiful than I could have imagined. Also, the souvenirs had a wide variety, with many stylish items that made choosing quite a challenge! By the way, there were more foreigners participating in the tour than locals (perhaps that’s why the guide was also a foreigner).

焦ることもダラダラすることもない
ちょうど良い時間設定だと感じました！
水族館の魚たちは大きくて立派（子供の魚たちは小さくてかわいい）、海は想像を超える綺麗さでした
あとお土産もかなり品揃え豊富で、選ぶのが大変なくらいおしゃれな物が多かったです！
ちなみにツアーに参加してた方々は、外国人のほうが多かったです！（そのためかガイドさんも外国の方でした）

I was able to learn about Ishigaki Island. The guide's stories were interesting and enjoyable. The glass-bottom boat was a reasonable 1,000 yen, which was great. On the way back, I was dropped off at Ishigaki Airport, allowing me to make good use of my time.

石垣島の概要を知ることができました。ガイドさんの話も面白くて楽しかったです
グラスボートが1000円で楽しめて、良心的でした。
帰りは石垣空港で降ろしてもらえて、時間を有効に使えました

The course was great, and the timing was just right. The Korean male guide was very pleasant, and the combination with the driver was good, allowing us to spend the day comfortably. It was nice to have a relaxing time with the goats and water buffalo at Ryukyu Village. I was looking forward to Bant Cafe, but it was cloudy, windy, and cold, so I want to try again.

I have been using bus tours that allow you to visit various places in one day without renting a car every time I stay in Naha. I look forward to more enjoyable courses in the future!

コースも良く時間配分もちょうどよかったです。韓国人の男性ガイドさんがとても感じが良くてドライバーさんとのコンビも良く1日気持ちよく過ごせました。琉球村にヤギや水牛がいてコースの中でのほのぼのタイムでよかったです。楽しみにしていたバンタカフェは曇りで風が強く寒かったのでまたリベンジしたいと思いました。
レンタカーしなくても1日で色々回れるバスツアーは那覇滞在のたびに利用しています。今後も楽しいコースを期待しています！

I went on a sightseeing trip to the snowy Shirakawa-go for the first time. Since public transportation is inconvenient for one person, I signed up for a day trip bus tour from Nagoya. It was through Veltra, and it seemed to be a tour aimed at inbound customers, as I was the only Japanese person on the bus along with the driver (the rest were from China, Hong Kong, and South Korea). I felt a bit lonely before departure, but the tour guide (from China) was very considerate towards me, so I was able to enjoy the sightseeing with peace of mind. It was a lot of fun. Thank you very much, tour guide.

初めて雪の白川郷に観光に行きました。１人だと交通が不便なので名古屋からに日帰りバスツアーに申込みしました。
ベルトラ経由だったのですがインバウンドのお客様向けのツアーだったようで、バスの中の日本人は私と運転手さんだけだったので（残りは中国、香港、韓国の方）発車前は心細い思いをしましたが、添乗員さん（中国の方）が私にとても気を遣ってくださったので、安心して観光ができました。
とても楽しかったです。
添乗員さん、どうもありがとう。

It was great to see various sights on the bus tour. The explanations were provided in both English and Japanese, and there were some funny talks, which made it enjoyable. The food was good, and the dessert was the most delicious. I made wonderful memories of my trip to Kyoto.

バスツアーで、いろいろ観て回れたので
良かったです。
英語と日本語で説明してくれて、
笑えるトークもあり、楽しかったです。
お料理は、デザートが一番美味しかったです。
京都旅行の良い思い出ができました。

My wife and I came to Tokyo to run the marathon and had limited time available to sightsee. This tour hit so many items on our hit list and the conductors were so knowledgeable about the history of the places. The only downside is that we wish we had more time to explore some of the places like the temples and the imperial gardens, but I understand with all the places we needed to get in that just wasn't possible. The only thing I might change is the cruise part since there just wasn't much to see on the cruise and the tour guides couldn't really talk much during the trip because there were other passengers not from our group. I would have preferred to get additional time at either of the temples. However it was still enjoyable and if we return to Tokyo we would definitely consider doing this tour again.

I was able to visit the famous spots in Okinawa in just one day, and both my friend and I were very satisfied. Nago Pineapple Park was colorful and very beautiful. There were many places to take photos, and it was a lot of fun.

I was worried about the weather, but it turned out to be sunny, and we were able to see the beautiful ocean. The bus guide was also very kind, and we were well taken care of throughout the day.

沖縄の名所を1日でまわることができて、私も友人も大満足でした。ナゴパイナップルパークは色鮮やかでとても綺麗でした。写真を撮るところもたくさんあって楽しかったです。
天気も心配でしたが無事に晴れ、綺麗な海も見ることができました。バスガイドさんも親切な方で1日大変お世話になりました。

Since it was my first time in Ishigaki Island, I decided to join. It drizzled a bit at times, but it didn't interfere with the glass-bottom boat experience! The lunch was delicious, and the guide even sang for us, making it a full and enjoyable day. It's also great that they stop by the airport on the way back, making it convenient to join on the last day. There were participants from the cruise ship as well. It seems there were also users from the remote island terminal. It's reassuring that they check the schedules and make adjustments!

初の石垣島だったので参加しました。時々雨がぱらつきましたが、グラスボートには支障なく参加しました！
ランチも美味しかったし、ガイドさんは歌を歌ってくれましたし盛り沢山でした。帰りに空港に寄るので最終日に参加するにもいいです。クルーズ船からの参加者もいました。離島ターミナル利用者もいたみたいです。便を確認して調整してくれるのは安心ですね！

I planned a trip with the purpose of attending the Sapporo Snow Festival, but after receiving advice from my son’s wife, who has experience living in Hokkaido, I quickly booked a tour.

The scale was smaller compared to the Snow Festival, but it's hard to express in words, so please check the photos. The journey included encounters with deer and sights like Lake Shikotsu, making the trip to the venue full of highlights.

It seems you can also get there using public transportation, but considering the cold and the thought of waiting in line, it was a great success to follow the advice and go with the tour. The guide was very friendly and introduced us to various attractions, making for a truly enjoyable time.

札幌雪まつりを目的に旅行を計画しましたが、
北海道に在住した経験のある、長男の奥さん
からのアドバイスがあり、急遽、ツアーに
予約しました。
規模は、雪まつりに比べ小規模でしたが、
言葉では、表せないので、写真を確認下さい。
道中の鹿との遭遇や支笏湖など、会場までの
道のりも見どころ満載でした。
共通交通機関でも行けるようですが、寒いなか
行列に並んでの移動を考えると、アドバイス通り
ツアーにして大成功でした。
ガイドさんも、とてもアットホームなで色々
見どころなど紹介して頂け、大変楽しい時間
でした。

My first time in Ishigaki Island.
It was a solo trip, and it's a shame the weather was bad.
But it became a good memory. I want to come again.

初めての石垣島
しかもひとり旅　お天気が悪かったのは残念
でもいい思い出になりました。また来たいです。

The tour had many participants from Taiwan, and the main language of the guide was Mandarin. There were also announcements in Japanese, which sometimes had amusing phrasing, and it was fun to experience cultural differences, like not needing to arrive five minutes early for the meeting time. The Asahikawa Zoo in the snow had a unique appeal in winter, and I was moved by the beautiful scenery. Returning on time and choosing to get off in Susukino made it convenient to go out for dinner.

台湾の方が多数参加のツアーで、ガイドも北京語？がメインでした。
日本語の案内もあり、たまにちょっとおかしな言葉使いに笑えたり、集合時間は五分前じゃ無くて大丈夫とか、文化の違いも感じられて楽しかったです。
雪の旭川動物園は冬ならではの見応えもあり、美しい景色にも感動しました。
時間どおり帰り、すすきの下車を選択して、夕食に出かけるにも便利でした。

Although it was unfortunately rainy, I was able to enjoy sightseeing slowly while swaying in the water buffalo cart. I was moved by the guide's narration and songs, making it a valuable experience. I would like to experience it again on a sunny day next time.

生憎の雨でしたが、水牛車にゆられ、ゆっくり観光を楽しむことができました。船頭さんのガイドと歌に心打たれ、貴重な体験が出来ました。
次は晴れの日に再度体験したいです。

The guide was easy to understand and kind. I'm glad I was able to participate! If there’s another opportunity, I would appreciate it.

ガイドの方が、わかりやすく親切でした(⁠•⁠‿⁠•⁠)
参加できて良かったです！
また、機会がありましたら、宜しくお願いします。