All Reviews for Bus Tours

It was great that I could visit various places in a condensed manner, even with just one day. The weather was nice, and I walked around healthily.

1日しかない中でも、凝縮して各地を回れたのは良かったです。
天気も良く、健康的に歩き回りました。

Thank you for your hard work, guide. I was impressed by your ability to speak Japanese, English, and Chinese. It felt a bit strange to be guided through Japan's famous spots by someone from abroad. Many shops at the tourist sites seemed closed, possibly due to the impact of COVID-19, which made the places feel a bit desolate.

ガイドさんお疲れ様でした。日本語、英語、中国語を駆使されて感心しました。日本の名所を外国の方にガイドしてもらうって…なんか不思議な感じでした。
観光地はコロナの影響かやってない店も多く寂れた感じでした。

Recommended Points: A day trip bus tour departing from Fukuoka to enjoy the stunning views and history of Miyazaki and Takachiho.
Includes: Lunch / Bus fare / Guide fee (available in Japanese, English, and Chinese) / Insurance fee
Schedule: Takachiho Gorge (approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes)
This information was found on Veltra's page.

For this bus tour, there were two vehicles: one for Japanese participants and one for international guests.

1. There were too few guides...
When we arrived at Amano Iwato Shrine and Amano Yasugawara, could you at least introduce a god or share one of the myths? (There seemed to be too many introductions to souvenir shops.)

2. Can you stick to the schedule...?
According to the schedule, lunch was supposed to be at 12:00, but we arrived at Takachiho Gorge at 12:22, and we reached the restaurant at 12:45. After arranging the seats, lunch was served at 12:55.

The guide mentioned we would stay at Takachiho Gorge for one hour.
There is quite a difference between "90 minutes" and "60 minutes," don't you think?

As a bus tour: 4 stars, as a guide: 2 stars. Average: 3 stars.
We arrived at the sightseeing spots properly, thank you.
There are people overseas who want to know about Japanese stories.
Fortunately, I did some research before departing, so I could manage without explanations.
It was really disappointing as my expectations were not met.

おすすめポイント: 福岡発着、宮崎・高千穂の絶景や歴史を満喫する日帰りバスツアー。
含まれるもの: 昼食 / バス代 / ガイド代（日英中対応可能） / 保険料
スケジュール: 高千穂峡 (約1時間30分)
以上、Veltraのページに載っていました。

今回のバスツアー、車は2台でした。日本の方一台、海外の方一台。

1.ガイドが少ない…
天岩戸神社＆天安河原に着いたら、せめて神様の紹介や神話の一つを言ってくださいませんか。（土産屋の紹介が多すぎませんか？）

2.スケジュールを守ってもらえますか…
スケジュールによるとランチは12時のはずだ、
あの日高千穂峡に着いたのはもう12時22分、そして12:45にレストランに到着、席の手配が終わった、ランチは12時55分でした。

ガイドさんは高千穂峡に1時間滞在しますと言っていました。
”90分”と”60分”で結構な差があります、そう思いませんか？

バスとして:星4、ガイドとして:星2。平均:星3。
観光スポットはちゃんと着いた、ありがとうございました。
海外でも日本の物語を知りたいの人がいます。
幸い、出発する前に一応調べだ、説明がなくでもいけます。
少々期待外れ本当に残念でした。

The weather was wonderful, and we were able to enjoy the beautiful scenery, which was great. The guide explained everything clearly and took excellent photos of us as souvenirs.

天候に恵まれ素晴らしい景色を眺めることができ大変良かったです　ガイドの方はわかりやすく説明し、私たちの記念写真もとても上手に撮ってくださいました

I was able to efficiently visit three islands and experience the unique offerings of each one. Especially when crossing to Yufu Island by water buffalo cart, the female guide played the sanshin and sang while explaining, which was a lot of fun.

三つの島を効率的に回り、各島ならでは体験ができた
特に水牛車で由布島へ渡る際はガイドの女性が三線を弾き、歌いながら説明してくれて楽しかったです

I've visited this place several times, but it was nostalgic since it was 8-10 years ago. The bus stop for Chuo Bus has changed, and I arrived at Sapporo Station with plenty of time to spare. Unfortunately, it was raining! I think this adds to the travel experience. There was also news about the withdrawal of Sapporo's bid for the 2030 Winter Olympics, which made for a good timing visit to Okurayama Jump Stadium. Due to the bad weather, the lift was out of service (what a shame). I've been there twice before, so I went to the outer market for lunch at a northern gourmet spot. I had the "Manpuku Set" from the regular sightseeing tour, which included a seafood bowl and crab soup, both of which were delicious! The bus guide was also very skilled, and I had a fun half-day experience.

何度か訪問した箇所ばかりですが、8-10年前なので懐かしかったです。
中央バスの乗場が変わり、余裕をもって札幌駅へ参りました。
あいにくの雨！
これも旅の情緒かと思います。
ちょうど2030札幌の招致断念のニュースがありグッドタイミング？の大倉山ジャンプでした。
また悪天候のためリフトは運休（残念）
過去2回行ってますから〜
場外市場では北のグルメでランチする。
定期観光利用のまんぷくセットを頂きました。
海鮮丼、カニ汁ともに美味かった！
バスガイドさんもお上手で、楽しく半日過ごせました。

I wanted to visit Asahiyama Zoo, not just Sapporo, so I joined this tour! It was more economical than traveling on my own, but the lunch buffet was a bit disappointing.
There were 15 participants in a microbus, which made it easy to navigate compared to the larger tourist buses. The guide wore a bright red jacket, which served as a good landmark! The guide, who is from Hong Kong, was cheerful and energetic, speaking four languages and guiding us on time. Before we arrived at Asahiyama Zoo, he explained about Japanese tourist spots and recommended foods and souvenirs in English and Chinese for about 30 minutes. I couldn't understand everything, but I thought it was amazing that he could speak four languages! His Japanese wasn't fluent, so I wished he would speak a bit slower; it was hard to catch everything with his fast pace!
Asahiyama Zoo was fun, and the Blue Pond and Shirahige Falls were beautiful! This tour, which takes you to your destination even if you sleep, is the best!

札幌だけじゃなくせっかくなら旭山動物園に行ってみたいと思いこのツアーに参加！個人的に移動するよりお得でしたがランチビュッフェはいまいちでした！
参加者15人でマイクロバスでしたが大型観光バスが多い中迷わずにすみました！
ガイドの方が赤い派手なジャンパーを着用していたのでそれも目印になりました！香港出身のガイドさんは4ヵ国語話せる明るく元気な方で時間きっちり参加者を誘導してくれました。旭山動物園に到着する前に英語と中国語で日本の観光地やそこでおすすめの食べ物やお土産などの説明を30分位していて全内容はほぼ理解できない私ですが4ヵ国語話せる人って凄いなぁと思います！日本語はペラペラではないのでもう少しゆっくり話してほしかった。早口で聞き取りにくかった！
旭山動物園は楽しかったし、青い池と白髭の滝は綺麗でした！
目的地まで寝てても連れて行ってくれるツアーは最高です♪

My first time in Ishigaki Island. Since the meeting was early, I hurried through the hotel breakfast and headed to the island terminal.

The tour was very well organized. Although there was no tour guide, there were local staff at each destination who provided accurate guidance.

On Yubu Island and Taketomi Island, we had a commemorative photo taken with the water buffalo by a photographer. They give you a small photo for free, but many people, including us, ended up buying the larger photo for 1500 yen.

Fortunately, the weather during the tour was great, and the waves were calm, so I didn't get seasick on the ferry. Even though it was October, the temperature exceeded 30 degrees, and when riding the bus or ferry, the air conditioning made it quite cold, so I recommend preparing for the chill.

The bento box was tastier than I had imagined. The water was also delicious.

If you want to bring back star sand, it might be a good idea to bring a small zippered bag.

We arrived at the island terminal after 4 PM, so we took the free shuttle bus to San-Ei for shopping.

はじめての石垣島。集合が早いのでホテルの朝食もあわてながらすませて離島ターミナルへ。

ツアーは、とてもよくオーガナイズされていて、添乗員さんはいないものの、次の目的地に行くと現地係員がいて、的確に案内していただけました。

由布島と竹富島では、カメラマンさんによる水牛さんとの記念撮影も。名刺大の写真は無料でくれるのですが、みなさん、1500円の大きく映った写真も買われていました（我が家もついつい）

幸いツアー中はお天気にも恵まれ、波もおだやかでフェリーにも酔わず。10月なのに30度超えの日で、バスやフェリーに乗ると冷房で一気に寒くなるので、寒さ対策も必要かと。

お重に入ったお弁当は、想像していたよりおいしかったです。お水もおいしかった。

星の砂を持ち帰りたい人は、ファスナーつき小袋をもってくるといいかも。

16時過ぎに離島ターミナルに到着したので、無料送迎バスでサンエイにお買い物に行きました。

It was my first time seeing mangroves and riding a water buffalo cart. What was disappointing was that the heavy rain prevented us from exploring all of Yui Island. I can't help but think that the scenery would have been different on a sunny day, which is indeed a bit of a letdown. The idol water buffalo, Louis, was so cute!

マングローブも水牛車も初めてでした。
残念だったのは雨がひどくて由衣島を全部回れなかったことです。天気の良い日はまた違う景色だったかなと思うとやはり残念だったなと。
アイドル水牛のルイくん、可愛かった〜

I learned that buildings over 200 meters cannot be constructed in the Osaka Station area because it falls within the landing route for airplanes.
I was able to see the Osaka City Hall, the Bank of Japan Osaka Branch, Daimaru Department Store, and the popular supermarket Tamate in Osaka.
Finally, driving on the highway felt like a little attraction experience.

大阪駅エリアは200Mのビルは飛行機の着陸ルートになっているから建てられない事を学べました。
大阪区役所→ 大阪の日本銀行→ 大丸百貨店→ 大阪では人気のスーパー玉手などを見る事ができました。
最後に高速道路を走ってもらえて、ちょっとしたアトラクション気分でした。

We used this service for our honeymoon trip. I had never visited Iriomote Island before, and I was also eager to go to Taketomi Island again, so this plan was perfect for us. The hotel was close to the island terminal, so we walked there, enjoyed a Maria Shake, and gathered for the trip. The boat ride was comfortable with no significant swaying, and we quickly arrived at Iriomote Island.

First, we went on a mangrove cruise. The scenery was unlike anything I had seen on the main islands, and I could feel the subtropical climate and vegetation. We learned about various types of mangroves and had the rare opportunity to see unusual bird species up close, making it a valuable experience.

From there, we took a bus to Yubu Island. I had always wanted to ride a water buffalo through the shallow waters, and my dream finally came true. Although it was a bit rainy, the beautiful scenery and relaxed atmosphere allowed us to forget the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy ourselves. Lunch was included, which made the plan very convenient.

Finally, we headed to Taketomi Island. We first toured the island by bus and even found star sand ourselves. We also rode a water buffalo cart here, but it had a different atmosphere compared to Yubu Island. We leisurely enjoyed the path surrounded by stone walls. With some free time, we took a break at a café near Nagomi Tower before heading back.

We arrived at the Ishigaki Island terminal at 16:30. It didn’t affect our evening plans, and we were able to fully enjoy the islands from the morning. Next time I visit Ishigaki Island, I would like to explore other nearby islands, so I plan to use this service again.

新婚旅行で利用させていただきました。
西表島は訪れたことがなく、また竹富島も久々に行きたいと思っていたので、打ってつけのプランでした。
ホテルが離島ターミナルに近かったので、徒歩で向かい、マリヤシェイクを飲んで、集合。
船は大きな揺れはなく、快適であっという間に西表島に到着しました。
まずは、マングローブクルーズに。本州では見ることのない景色が広がり、亜熱帯の気候、植生を肌で感じました。複数のマングローブの種類の説明や珍しい鳥類を間近に見ることができ、貴重な体験となりました。
そこからはバスに乗り、由布島へ向かいます。水牛に乗って浅瀬を進む映像に魅せられ、とても行きたかったので、ようやく念願が叶います。少し雨模様でしたが、美しい景色、のんびりした時間が流れ、都会の喧騒を忘れて楽しむことができました。お昼ご飯もついており、自ら準備する必要もなく、とても使いやすいプランだと思います。
最後に竹富島へ。まずは島内をバスで観光しました、星の砂を自分で見つけることもできました。またこちらでも水牛車に乗りますが、由布島とは違った雰囲気があります。石垣に囲まれた道を進み、ゆったりと堪能しました。少し空き時間があったので、なごみの塔近くのカフェでしばし休憩し、帰途に立ちます。
石垣島離島ターミナルへは、16:30に到着。夜の予定に影響することもなく、朝から目一杯離島を満喫できました。
次に石垣島に来た際は他の離島に行きたいので、また利用させていただこうと思います。

During the summer, there are local buses running to Cape Kamoi, but since they are infrequent, a bus tour is convenient if you want to sightsee along the way. I participated alone, and I was able to enjoy it without any inconvenience.

夏季は神威岬まで路線バスが運行されていますが本数が少ないため、途中のスポットで観光しようと思うとバスツアーが便利です。
一人で参加しましたが、何ら不自由なく楽しめました。

I participated in a tour for my honeymoon! The schedule was packed down to the minute, allowing us to enjoy island sightseeing and see fish on a water buffalo cart and glass-bottom boat—so much to do! Everyone who guided us was kind, making it the best tour ever! Thank you very much!

新婚旅行でツアーに参加しました！
分刻みのスケジュールで、無駄なく離島観光や水牛車とグラスボートでお魚を見たり盛りだくさん！！
案内してくれる方皆様親切で最高のツアーです！
ありがとうございましたm(_ _)m

The guide was cheerful, and it was great to efficiently visit the highlights. The glass boat can be affected by the tides, and the sea may be murky at times. During my visit, the tide was low, so it was murky. However, I was able to see a sea turtle.

ガイドさんも明るく、見どころを効率よくまわれてよかった。グラスボートは潮の満ち引きにより海が濁っている場合もあり。私の時も潮が引いていたため、濁っているとのこと。しかし、うみがめが見れました。

The guide and driver were wonderful!
During the safe transportation, the guidance in both Japanese and fluent English was easy to understand.
The recommended café had a great seat where I could relax comfortably.

ガイドさん運転手さん素晴らしかったです！
安心の移動の中　日本語と流暢な英語で
のガイドわかりやすかったです。
おすすめのカフェは、とても良い席に座れてゆっくりくつろげました。

I had only thought of a uniformed female bus guide, but it turned out to be a stylish male guide who spoke four languages. The announcements along the way were entertaining, and we were blessed with good weather, making it a fun tour for the day. However, the meal was far from what was advertised as a gourmet lunch. If the meal content were better, I would definitely want to join this bus tour again.

制服の女性バスガイドさんとばかり思っていましたが、四カ国語を操るオシャレな男性ガイドさんでした。
道中のアナウンスも面白く、お天気にも恵まれ1日楽しいツアーとなりました。
ただお食事がとてもグルメランチと言う宣伝とはかけ離れていました。
お食事内容がよければ、また参加したいバスツアーです。

I had a great experience touring Yakushima while listening to various stories from the guide about the island's geography and history. It's definitely a better experience than wandering around on my own. There's a big difference between exploring with knowledge and without it. I was also very satisfied to see the Yakushima deer and Yakushima macaques while being comfortably rocked by the bus.

屋久島の地形や歴史…色々なお話をガイドさんに伺いながら観光が出来て、自分で勝手にうろちょろするより良い経験が出来ました。
分かった上で見て回るのと、知識があるのとではやっぱり違います。
楽ちんなバスに揺られてヤクシカやヤクザルも見れて大満足。

The weather was wonderful, and I enjoyed the spectacular scenery.

I have primarily used VELTRA for overseas tours, so this was my first domestic tour, but thanks to the knowledgeable guide's explanations, we were able to efficiently explore the snow-covered Shirakawa-go.

The lunch was also delicious.

天候にも恵まれ素晴らしい景色を堪能しました。

もっぱら海外でVELTRAさんを利用していて国内のツアーは初めてでしたが
博識なガイドさんの説明で残雪の白川郷を効率よく回れました。

お昼ごはんも美味しかったです。

You can choose from four types of audio guides using headphones on the bus. The guide provided detailed explanations, and I learned a lot about the history of Hokkaido. I would like to participate again if I have the opportunity.

Even if you have made an online reservation and payment, you need to exchange your ticket at a counter a little further away, so make sure to arrive early.

バスの座席にヘッドホンで4種類の音声ガイドを選べます。ガイドさんから詳しく説明もあって、北海道の歴史などについてとても勉強になりました。
機会がありましたらまた参加したいと思っています。

オンライン予約して入金済みでも、少し離れたところの窓口でチケットと引き換える必要があるので、お早めに着くように。

I participated in a solo trip and was looking for a day trip that could be done from Kanazawa. Shirakawa-go was my first time visiting, and I was very interested in it. It took about an hour and a half to get there from Kanazawa. The bus seats were reserved in advance, and the guide provided detailed explanations. We stopped at a roadside station before arriving in Shirakawa-go. Right after we arrived, we had lunch, and then we had about two and a half hours of free time to explore. It was very meaningful.

一人旅で参加、金沢から近場で行ける日帰り旅を探しておりました。白川郷は初めてでとても興味があり、金沢からも1時間半位で到着しました。バスの席も事前に決められており、ガイドさんも詳しく説明いただき、道の駅に寄って白川郷に到着。到着後すぐにランチをいただきそこから2時間半ほど散策自由時間がありました。とても有意義でした。

Traveling alone, it's very economical when considering transportation costs. The distance from Sapporo to Asahikawa was further than I expected.

ひとり旅なので、交通費を考えると、たいへんお得です。　札幌から旭川は、思った以上に遠いところでした。

I had a great time on the amphibious bus for the first time. Even adults can enjoy it a lot. I was able to see neighborhoods like Kameido that I usually wouldn't visit as a tourist, and above all, the guide was bright and fun. Thank you!♪

初めての水陸両用バス大変楽しめました。
だいぶ大人の人でも楽しめます。
亀戸など普段観光では訪れない街並みも観れましたし、何よりガイドさん明るくて楽しい方でした。
ありがとうございます♪

The weather was nice, and the water buffalo leisurely walked around the village. My stay on Taketomi Island was only about two hours, but I was able to take commemorative photos, making it a memorable tour.

お天気もよくて、のんびりと集落を歩いてまわってくれる水牛さん、わずか2時間ほどの竹富島滞在でしたが、記念撮影もしていただき、思い出に残るツアーでした。

I had been using a rental car whenever I visited Okinawa, but this time I decided to try a bus tour since it was convenient not having to drive. At the Churaumi Aquarium, we had 2 hours and 30 minutes, which allowed us to fully enjoy the whale sharks and the dolphin show. At Ryukyu Village, we had 1 hour and 20 minutes, and we were able to see the Eisa performance as well. Both attractions included admission, so I felt it was a great deal. We also stopped by Manza Beach and Hoshino Resort's Banta Cafe, and it was very efficient to visit various places. It was a wonderful experience. Thank you very much.

今まで沖縄に来るとレンタカーを利用していましたが、バスツアーは運転する必要がなく楽なので、今回初めて利用しました。美ら海水族館では２時間３０分の時間があって、ジンベイザメやイルカショーをしっかり観れましたし、琉球村では１時間２０分の時間があって、エーサーもしっかり観れました。また両方とも入場込みだったので、大変お得だと感じました。万座毛と星野リゾートバンタカフェにも寄れましたし、効率的に色々な処を廻れて、とても良かったです。有難うございました。

I participated with a foreign friend. It was convenient and nice that they took us from Nagoya to Takayama and Shirakawa-go. Since it was a holiday, there were about 25 groups from various countries, but the tour guide explained everything in Japanese, English, and Chinese, so we had no problems. It was a tour that, for better or worse, was just about being taken to the destination, but it was great that we could explore freely once we got there. The roads were congested, causing significant delays, but we were given a full two hours of sightseeing time at each location. Thank you for a meaningful experience!

外国人の友達と2名で参加しました。
高山と白川郷まで名古屋から連れていってくれるので、便利で良かったです。
連休だったので25組くらい色んな国の方が居ましたが、添乗員さんが日本語、英語、中国語で説明してくれるので問題なく過ごせました。
良くも悪くも「現地まで連れていってもらうだけ」のツアーなので、現地では自由に散策できて良かったです。道が混んで居てだいぶ遅延しましたが、観光時間はきっちりそれぞれ2時間取ってくれました。
有意義な時間をありがとうございました！

Due to a highway closure, our itinerary had to be significantly changed, but we were able to include Nakayama Pass in the plan and see a beautiful sunset. The guide spoke three languages, and the participants were quite global. Everyone gathered on time.

高速道路の通行止めにより行程が大幅に変更になってしまいましたが、中山峠をプランに入れていただき美しい夕陽を見ることができました。
ガイドさんは3カ国語を喋れる方で、参加者もグローバルでした。
みなさん集合時間にはきちんと集まっておられました。

I booked a tour with my wife for a long-awaited trip to Hokkaido. Shortly after departure, there was a problem with the toll road in the central region, which required a change in plans. However, we arrived in Sapporo on time, thanks to which we were able to have dinner at the restaurant we reserved. The guide's ability to switch between three languages during the tour was wonderful. I would like to use this service again.

久しぶりの北海道観光で奥さんと一緒にツアー申し込みました。
出発早々に道央道が通行止めのトラブルが有り予定変更がありましたが
終わってみれば予定通りの時間で札幌着おかげで予約お店で夕食食べれました。ガイドさんの3ヶ国語使い分けての案内素晴らしいかったです。
また利用してみたいです。

I participated in this tour to quickly visit nearby islands since I will be in Ishigaki Island for a few days. The bus driver's explanations in Iriomote were excellent, the lunch on Yufu Island was delicious, and the ice candy and star sand on Taketomi Island made for a dream-like day.

石垣島に数日いくので、近隣の島をサクッと回れるこのツアーに参加しました。西表のバス運転手さんの説明が最高で、由布島のランチは美味しいし、竹富島のアイスキャンディーと星砂、夢みたいな一日でした。

I traveled alone to Sapporo for some errands. I found a day tour that I could join since I had a free day. The weather was initially forecasted to be rainy, but by the time we arrived at Cape Kamui, the weather turned out to be quite nice, and I was able to see the beautiful Shakotan Blue sea! Since it was September, there were no bafun uni, but I was able to order some murasaki uni as an extra. On the way back, we stopped by a sake brewery, but I really wanted to visit a roadside station where I could buy local Hokkaido products. That was the only disappointment.

札幌へ所用で一人旅。1日予定が空いたので日帰りで行けて1人参加OKのツアーを探していてみつけました。お天気も雨予想がくつがえり神威岬に着くころにはまずまずの天気となりキレイな積丹ブルーの海が見れました！9月だったのでバフンウニはありませんでしたが追加注文でムラサキウニは食べれました。帰りに酒蔵へ寄りましたが、それよりも北海道の物産が買える道の駅に行きたかったです。そこだけが残念。

The weather was bad, but we were able to visit various places that we couldn't have gone to on our own, so it was a very good tour.

天気は悪かったですが、
色々な所に回れて、自分たちでは行けなかったので
とても良いツアーでした。