All Reviews for Bus Tours

I wanted to go to Shirakawa-go, so I stayed in Kanazawa the night before and participated in a bus tour alone from the morning. I was too eager and mistakenly arrived at the meeting place an hour early, finding no one there, which left me in shock. As soon as I checked my email, I realized I had come too early and spent some time in the station. After that, I was able to board the bus at the correct meeting time. Since I was participating alone, a foreign man (maybe from Taiwan?) sat next to me on the bus, which was a bit uncomfortable. However, he wasn't noisy, so I felt relieved. The tour guide provided detailed explanations about the sights and what souvenirs to buy while looking at the map on the bus, which was very easy to understand. It was a day with a lot of snow after a heavy snowfall, so the guide pointed out areas where the snow had melted and turned into water, as well as places that were deep in snow and difficult to walk through, which helped us navigate efficiently. There were many foreign guests, so an interpreter was on board to explain the tour guide's Japanese explanations in detail in English. It was also a fun way to practice my English. I understood well the quiet and calm charm of Gokayama compared to Shirakawa-go thanks to the tour guide's explanations. Throughout the itinerary, both the tour guide and the driver were very kind, always checking in with us, which made the experience pleasant. I felt safe participating alone. I was able to see the snow-covered Shirakawa-go that I had always wanted to see, and I was overwhelmed with emotion.

白川郷へ行きたくて金沢前泊し、朝からバスツアーに一人で参加しました。はりきり過ぎて時間を1時間早く集合場所に間違えて行ってしまい、誰もいなくて茫然としました。すぐメールを確認したところ、早く来てしまったことが解り、駅の中で時間をつぶしました。その後無事集合時間にバスに乗れました。一人参加だったので、バスのお席、隣りに知らない外国人男性が座り（台湾の人？）ちょっと嫌だったかな？　でも特に騒いだりする人でなく安心できました。添乗員さんが行きのバスの中で地図を見ながら、見どころやお土産に何を買ったらいいのかなど詳しく説明して下さってとても解りやすかったです。雪がたくさん降った後のお天気の日だったので、雪が解けて水になって流れている所や、雪深く歩きにくい所など、注意箇所を教えて下さり、おかげで効率よく回ることができました。外国人客が多かったので通訳の人が乗っていて、添乗員さんの日本語の説明を詳しく英語で説明されていました。英語の勉強にもなって楽しかったです。五箇山の、白川郷に比べて静かで落ち着いた良さも添乗員さんの説明でよく理解できました。行程ずっと添乗員さんも運転手さんもともて親切で、いつも声かけして下さり、気持ち良く回ることができました。一人でも安心して参加できました。ずっと見たかった雪の白川郷を見ることができ、感無量でした。

I participated in a family trip. Since I usually live a car-centered lifestyle, I ended up wearing boots, which made my knees, back, and hips cry out in pain. I think it's better to join wearing something more familiar, like sneakers.

I don't have a habit of walking in my daily life, but the time allocation was enjoyable and manageable.

It wasn't the season for autumn leaves or snowy scenery, but I was able to fully experience the "atmosphere and chill of the mainland."

Next time, I hope to participate slowly with my spouse.

家族旅行で参加しました。
日頃が車生活のせいもありますが、ブーツで参加してしまったので膝、腰、股関節が悲鳴を上げてしまいました。
やはり、スニーカーなどの履き慣れている物で参加した方が良いと思います。

日頃歩く習慣がない生活スタイルですが、時間配分も無理なく楽しめるものでした。

紅葉でもなく、雪景色でもなくと言うタイミングでしたが、「本土の雰囲気と寒さ」を存分に体験できました。

今度は、夫婦でゆっくり参加できたらと思います。

1. It was nice that there were relatively few people during this time. It would be helpful to have information about the crowd levels.
2. I appreciated the provision of blankets. However, the Sky Bus is really cold, so warm clothing is necessary.
3. I appreciate the information about the earphones. However, I would like them to provide a lot of information so that there is no downtime.

１．比較的この時期は人が少なくてよかった。
　　込み具合の情報があるといい。
２．カイロの支給はありがたかった
　　ただ本当にスカイバスは寒いので防寒対策が必要
３．イヤホンの情報はありがたい
　　ただ、空白時間がないようにてんこ盛りに発信して欲しい

It was my first trip to Ishigaki Island, and I finally got to visit three islands. The mangroves, water buffalo cart ride, and Taketomi Island were all wonderful experiences. Due to scheduling conflicts, I couldn't go to Kohama Island, so I hope to challenge myself to visit it next time.

初めての石垣島旅行で念願の3島巡りでした。
マングローブ・水牛車・竹富島何もかもステキな体験でした。
日程の関係で小浜島に行けなかったので次回は
チャレンジしたいと思います。

I was able to forget the hustle and bustle of daily life while being pulled along by an ox cart through the traditional streets of Okinawa's old houses, and it was refreshing.

昔ながらの沖縄古民家の街並みや牛車にひかれながら慌ただしい日常を忘れることが出来、リフレッシュする事が出来ました

I thought the experience was wonderful. However, the people who were seated with us were extremely lively and loud. While being gently rocked in the water buffalo cart, they sang island songs with the sanshin, and I wanted to immerse myself in the scenery... but there were some annoying people who sang on their own and completely failed to read the situation around them.

体験としては素晴らしいと思いました。
ただ、同席した方たちが、ものすごく盛り上がっていて、うるさかったです。
水牛車にゆらりゆられながら、三線で島唄を歌ってくれて、風景をみながら
浸りたいところ…勝手に歌ったり、まったく周りの状況を読めていない迷惑な方たちでした。

I think this is a great tour to enjoy Okinawa. However, while the dinner performance was interesting, the taste was just average. The portion was large. For me, American Village might have been better as a different sightseeing option. It wasn't very appealing for my aunt as a tourist spot. Okinawa's winter was surprisingly cold, and I wanted to return to the bus quickly.

　沖縄を満喫するのにすごく良いツアーだと思います。ただ夕食がパフォーマンスとしては面白かったけど味は普通でした。量は多かったです。アメリカンビレッジが私にとっては別の観光の方が良かったかなぁ？おばさんには観光としてイマイチでした。沖縄の冬、意外と寒くて早くバスに戻りたかったです。

The guides for the cruise, bus, and water buffalo cart were all wonderful. Since the cruise and water buffalo cart may be shared with other tours, it's important to make sure you don't get on the wrong bus or boat. Yubu Island and Taketomi Island have free time, so you can take your time exploring.

クルーズ、バス、水牛車のそれぞれのガイドさんはどなたも素晴らしい。
クルーズや水牛車は、他のツアーと混載になる部分もあるので、自分が乗るべきバスや船を間違えないようにする必要はある。
由布島や竹富島はフリータイムなので、ゆったりと見て回れる。

It was a relaxing day tour from Naha to the northern tourist spots, swaying on the bus, buying and enjoying Okinawa's famous snacks at each stop, and taking in the scenery through the window. I was startled by the sound of military aircraft from the U.S. military base, but overall, it was a fulfilling experience in Okinawa. I had a great time. It was truly a wonderful experience. Of course, the staff were professional and provided a great sense of security.

那覇から北部の観光地まで…のんびりバスにゆられて、停まる毎に沖縄の名産おやつを買って食べて、車窓の景色を楽しんで、、、、米軍基地の軍用機の爆音におののいて、、、、沖縄を満喫出来る一日ツアーでした。楽しかったです。本当に良い体験でした。もちろんスタッフさんもプロフェッショナルで安心感も満載でした。

I participated in a tour to experience the remote islands. It was great that we could efficiently visit specific spots. Yufu Island itself is a botanical garden, and it felt like a foreign country, which was fun. I would have appreciated a bit more time for strolling. My child seemed to really enjoy the cart pulled by water buffalo and was happy to ride on two different water buffaloes during the round trip to the island.

離島を体験したくツアーに参加。
ピンポイントに効率よく回れて良かったです。
由布島自体が植物園になっていて、異国のようで楽しかったです。
散策時間がもう少しあると嬉しかったです。
子供は、牛車が気に入ったようで、島への往復で2回違う水牛ちゃんに乗れたことが嬉しかったようです。

The winter zoo was completely different from the summer one. There were many active animals and plenty of highlights to see. The polar bears and tigers were walking around, and it was very enjoyable to see them up close. The penguin parade was very cute. We had three and a half hours of free time, but it felt a bit short.

Also, the guide (Mr. Ito) gave great advice and pointed out the highlights. Thank you for the souvenir recommendations at the rest area.

冬の動物園は夏とは全く違いました。
動き回る動物が多くて見どころたくさんでした。
白熊やトラは歩き回っていて、近くで見れるのでとても楽しめました。
ペンギンパレードはとても可愛かったです。
3時間半の自由行動でしたが、足りないくらいでした。

またガイドさん(伊藤さん)のアドバイスが良くて、みどことを教えていただきました。
途中の休憩所でのお土産のおすすめもありがとうございました。

I was unsure whether to rent a car, but I'm glad I chose the sightseeing bus. There are many narrow mountain roads, and there are cute monkeys relaxing on the road. If I had been driving, I would have surely panicked...

I think it was because it was the off-season and there were few cars, but I was happy that we could stop for the monkeys and deer. The monkeys and deer on Yakushima were smaller than I had imagined, and I was captivated by their cuteness.

Thanks to the guide's thorough explanations, I gained knowledge beyond just seeing the sights, and I came to love Yakushima, which coexists with nature. I recommend it to those visiting Yakushima for the first time!

レンタカーを借りるか迷いましたが、観光バスにして良かったです。
途中細い山道も多いですし、可愛い猿が道路上でたくさん寛いでいるので。私の運転だときっと慌てたでしょう…

オフシーズンで車が少ない状況だったからだと思いますが、猿や鹿がいると車を止めてくれて嬉しかったです。
屋久島の猿と鹿が想像してたより小さいサイズで、可愛さに心奪われました。

ガイドさんの丁寧な説明のお陰で、観光地をただ観るだけではなく知識も入りましたし、
自然と共存している屋久島が好きになりました。
初めて屋久島に来た方にはオススメです！

Sapporo was hit by heavy snowfall the day before. Although there were concerns about the itinerary, everything went smoothly throughout the day, and it turned out to be a fun experience. It became an irreplaceable memory. I also appreciate our guide, Shu, for accommodating my requests. Thank you very much for your help.

前日に大雪に見舞われた札幌。
行程が危ぶまれましたが、終始スムーズにガイドしていただき楽しい一日になりました。
かけがえのない思い出となりました。
ガイドのシュウさんにも、無理を聞いていただきました。本当にお世話になりました。ありがとうございます。

On the first day, I only moved from Ishigaki Airport to Ishigaki Port. On the second day, I took a tour around Ishigaki Island using a regular sightseeing bus from the bus terminal. Along the way, we were guided to historical sites, and lunch was provided at a restaurant. At Kabira Bay, I paid an additional fee to explore the underwater world in a glass-bottom boat. It was much safer and more comfortable than driving a rental car myself. I would like to take a different tour the next time I visit Ishigaki Island.

初日は石垣空港から石垣港へ移動のみ、2日目にバスターミナルから定期観光バスで石垣島一周のツアーを利用しました。途中では名所旧跡を案内され、昼食もレストランで提供があり、川平湾では追加料金を払いグラスボートで海中を散策できました。レンタカーを自分の運転で周るより気兼ねなく安全快適で良かったです。また、石垣島来られる際には違った内容のツアーがあれば利用したいと思います。

It was a tour that perfectly matched the time of my return flight, so I participated. The weather was nice, and places like Kabira Bay were incredibly beautiful! I think it would be great to have a one-day tour that goes up to the northern part as well!

帰りの飛行機の時間にぴったり合うツアーでしたので、参加しました。天気が良く、川平湾等は最高にキレイでした！北部まで行く1日ツアーがあれば、それはそれで良いと思います！

Due to the long holiday, the tourist spots were bustling with a large number of people. Many participants were foreigners, and the guide spoke in both English and Japanese, which made me feel a bit like I was overseas. It was a tour that covered four locations in one day, so it was understandable, but I felt that there wasn't enough time at each place. The lunch, a Kyoto tofu set meal, had everything except the yudofu served cold, which felt a bit harsh on my chilled body, and I couldn't eat much. Personally, I wished for a bit more time to look at souvenirs, which is why I gave this rating.

連休という事もあり、各観光地は大勢の人でにぎわっていました。参加者も外国の方が多く、ガイドの方も英語と日本語の両方で話されていたので、少しだけ海外に行ったような気分になりました。4ヶ所を1日で巡るツアーでしたので、仕方のないことですが各箇所での時間がどこも足りないような気がしました。昼食の京豆腐御膳は湯豆腐以外の物が冷たかったので、冷えた体には少しきつく感じてしまい、箸が進みませんでした。個人的にはもう少しお土産を見る時間などのゆとりが欲しいと思ったのでこの評価になりました。

It was a great experience, efficiently organized. The local staff were all very kind. When returning from Taketomi Island to Ishigaki Island, it would have been nice to have about 10 more minutes to spare since we were in a bit of a hurry.

効率的にまわれて大満喫でした。
現地スタッフの方たちもみんな親切。
竹富島から石垣島に帰るときは少し急ぎ足だったので10分位余裕があると良かったです。

I joined a tour to visit Kankakei, which is not accessible by winter bus routes. The appeal is being able to efficiently visit the sightseeing spots. The guide's narration was very good. However, it was disappointing that the foreign guests kept talking loudly during that time.

冬季路線バスで行けない寒霞渓に行く為にツアーに参加しました。観光場所を効率よく回れることが魅力です。ガイドさんの朗読がとても良かったです。ただ外国の方はその間もずーっと大声で喋り続けていて残念でした。

I signed up for this to help international students learn about Japanese culture. I was satisfied with visiting the main spots like Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizu Temple, Kinkaku-ji, and Arashiyama. The guide explained everything in both Japanese and English, which made it easy to understand. For lunch, we had tofu dishes, but it would have been nice to have yuba as well.

Considering the price of the tour, we were able to see so much, so I was a bit tired from walking, but it was really great. I think it's a recommended tour even for Japanese people.

留学生に日本の文化を知ってもらうために申し込みました。伏見稲荷、清水寺、金閣寺、嵐山とメインどころをまわれ、満足でした。ガイドさんも日本語と英語で説明され、わかりやすかったです。お昼ご飯は、豆腐料理でしたが、湯葉もあるとよかったかな。
このツアー料金で、これだけまわれたので、歩き疲れた面もありましたが、とてもよかったです。
日本人だけでも、おすすめのツアーだと思います。

traveled with parents, personally the travel spots in the itinerary is just average for me. Anyway, would like to thank driver and tour guide as we needed to board Shinkansen at 8 pm so they really managed the time for us to catch up with the train.

I was able to enjoy a full day visiting three islands and even riding a water buffalo. I would like to use this service again if I have the chance to go back.

1日で3島周遊して水牛も乗ることができて、とても満喫することができました。
また行くことがあれば利用したいです。

The guide was great. It was a good deal.
Thank you for the lots of Yakushima information.
It was a tour that I felt was worth going on.

ガイドさんが良かった。お得です。
沢山の屋久島情報ありがとうございました。
行って良かったと思えるツアーでした。

I am a 74-year-old senior, and this was my first sightseeing trip to Kyoto with my 18-year-old granddaughter. There were about 20 passengers on the bus, half of whom were Westerners and the other half were Japanese. It was enjoyable to listen to the interactions between the foreign guests and the guide. Among them, there was an elderly foreign woman who was waiting alone for the bus, so I took the plunge and spoke to her in broken English. She was a visitor from Germany, and she loved Japanese culture. She had come to Tokyo a week ago and traveled to Kyoto by Shinkansen, planning to stay in Kyoto for just one night before returning to Tokyo. She mentioned that Japan was even more wonderful than she had imagined. Meeting someone from a different country became a delightful memory for me.

私は74歳の高齢者で18歳の孫娘との初めての京都観光でした、
バスの乗客は約20人ほどで
その半数は欧米人で残り半数が日本人でした、
外国の方々とガイドさんとのやりとりを聞くのも楽しかったです、
その中で一人で来られていた外国の高齢女性がポツンとバスを待っておられたので、思い切って片言英語で話しかけてみました、ドイツからのお客様でしたが、日本文化が好きで、1週間前に東京に来て、新幹線で京都に来た、京都には一泊だけしてまた東京に戻るとのこと、、日本は想像以上に素敵だったとおっしゃいました、そんな異国の方と触れ合えたのも愉しい思い出になりました、

I didn't confirm enough, but it seems the tour I participated in was aimed at Chinese tourists, as the guide's explanations were in Chinese. Therefore, the explanations in Japanese were minimal, and I wasn't fully satisfied with the experience. Since Japanese was the third language for me, that aspect reduced my enjoyment.

確認不足だったが参加したツアーは中国の方向けのツアーだったらしく添乗員の方の説明が中国語だった為日本語での説明は最低限でせっかくの体験も今ひとつ満足がいかなかった。日本語は第3言語だったのでその部分で楽しみが半減した。

I participated in mid-December 2023. It was windy and cloudy, and it even rained a bit along the way, but I enjoyed the mangrove cruise on Iriomote Island, rode a cart to Yufu Island, and explored the botanical garden. It was impressive when the female boatman sang songs and talked about the cows while swaying in the cart on Yufu Island. The cows, pulling the cart with 17 people on board, were very cute. I was picked up at the hotel at 7:15 AM, and on the way back, I arrived at Ishigaki Port around 2 PM, and they drove me back to the hotel, which was very helpful. I had a great time and enjoyed it thoroughly.

2023年12月中旬に参加しました。風が強く曇っていて途中雨も降りましたが、西表島のマングローブクルーズ、牛車に乗って由布島に渡り、植物園を散策しました。由布島の牛車に乗った時に船頭の女性が牛車に揺れながら、牛達の話しや歌を歌ってくれたのが印象的です。17人もの人達を乗せて、健気に車を引く牛がとても可愛かったです。行きは朝7時15分にホテルにお迎えで、帰りは14時くらいに石垣港に着いてホテルまで車で送ってくれたので、助かりました。充分楽しめたのでよかったです。

I made the reservation mainly for the Churaumi Aquarium, but Pineapple Park was incredibly fun! Pineapple Park had a unique atmosphere with music playing endlessly, but since the area is quite large, it's important to manage your time wisely. After the first shop you encounter at Pineapple Park, there’s another shop near the exit that sells alcohol and other items. You might run out of time to explore the area selling alcohol, so please make sure to fully enjoy Pineapple Park!

美ら海水族館目当てでの予約だったのですが、パイナップルパークが最高に楽しかったです！
パイナップルパークでは独特の音楽が永遠に流れ続ける不思議な空間でしたが、かなり広い敷地なため、時間配分を気をつけたほうがいいです。
最初に出てくるパイナップルパークの売店の後に、出口付近にあるお酒などを売っている別の売店があります。
お酒などを売っているエリアをゆっくり見る時間がなくなってしまうので、みなさんはパイナップルパークを余すことなく満喫できるように気をつけてください！

This is my third time in Okinawa, but it was my first visit to Seifa Utaki and Okinawa World. Both were very good. I want to go again.

沖縄三度目ですが、セーファー御嶽も沖縄ワールドも初めてでした。両者とも、とても良かったです。また行きたいと思っています。

In the morning, after checking in at the sightseeing bus counter, we boarded the bus at the bus terminal. While listening to the city tour on the bed phone, we departed at 9:00 and first headed to Okurayama. After viewing the ski jump from below, we took the lift to get a panoramic view of Sapporo from above.

At Ishiya Seika, we had limited time, so we only did some shopping.

Finally, we went to the seafood market to have lunch and buy souvenirs.

There are discounts available with Chuo Bus, so it's a great deal.

朝、観光バス窓口でチェックインしたあと
バスターミナルでバスに乗り込みます
ベッドフフォンで市内観光を聞きながら
9時出発したあと、まずは大倉山へ
ジャンプ台を下から見たあとは
リフトに乗って、上から札幌市内を一望です

石屋製菓は滞在時間が少ないので
買い物だけにしました

最後は海鮮市場へ
昼ごはんをここで食べてお土産も

中央バスの割引なあるのでお得です

The day before was pouring rain, and I couldn't find any of Ishigaki Island's charm, feeling down about the difficulty of booking island tours. However, the next morning, against the forecast, the rain stopped, and amidst mostly cloudy skies, we saw some sunshine. We had a fantastic day with a day trip to Iriomote, Yufu, and Taketomi Islands.

I was amazed by the nature of Iriomote, swayed in a water buffalo cart while listening to the sanshin on the way to Yufu Island, enjoyed a meal in a botanical garden, and in Taketomi Island, I admired the corals and fish through a glass-bottom boat. We also swayed in a water buffalo cart through the town of Taketomi while listening to the sanshin, which made me forget the hustle and bustle of the city.

It might feel a bit overwhelming, but as a first-timer with no prior knowledge, I was able to enjoy a wonderful day exploring the beautiful islands without having to think about anything.

前日が土砂降りで、全く石垣島の良さを見つけられず離島観光の予約の難しさで落ち込んでいた翌朝、予報を覆しなんとか雨は上がり、曇り空中心の中、晴れ間が見え、西表、由布、竹富島日帰りツアーとなり、最高な一日を過ごすことができました。
西表の自然に驚き、由布島の行き来を水牛車で三線を聴きながら揺られ、島自体が植物園の中食事を堪能し、竹富島ではグラスボートでサンゴや魚たちを眺めて、また水牛車て竹富島の町並みを三線を聴きながら揺られ、都会の慌ただしい空間を忘れさせてくれました。
少し盛り込みすぎ感はあるかもしれませんが、初めてで何もわからない私には何も考えることなく素敵な離島の一日を巡ることができました。

I found the bus stop to be confusing, and I wondered what a "kamaboko-shaped" roof was. However, a kind stranger helped me, and from there, the conversation flowed, and I made a new friend! The person was from Hong Kong and was also traveling alone, which made it enjoyable. The bus number was 888, a lucky number, and the sightseeing spot we visited today felt like a place of high energy, almost like a divine location, where I felt the power of nature.

I can't speak English, but I was able to communicate smoothly using an app on my iPhone that translates Japanese to English. Thank you very much!

バス乗り場が分かりにくくカマボコ型の屋根ってなんだ？と思いましたが知らない人が親切にしてくれそこから話が弾み友達もできました！香港の方でしたがその方も1人で来ていたので楽しかったです。バスも888とラッキーナンバーでしかも今日行った観光がすごく波動が高そうな神様の場所だったり自然のパワーを頂けた気がします。
英語は話せませんがiPhoneの翻訳と書かれたアプリで和訳するとスムーズに話せました！ありがとうございました。