All Reviews for Bus Tours

I was glad that I could efficiently tour the islands during my short trip. I had time to leisurely walk around Yufu Island, and the bento was unique and delicious. I debated whether to rent a bicycle to explore Taketomi Island at a slower pace, but I think the bus tour was also good because I could listen to the guide's explanations.

短期の旅行だったため効率よく離島をまわることができて良かったです。
由布島ではぶらりと一周歩く時間もありましたし、お弁当も珍しくておいしかったです。竹富島ではゆっくりまわれるレンタサイクルにしようか悩みましたが、ガイドさんの説明を聞ける点でバス観光も良かったと思います。

It was a great overall tour of Tokyo BUT too many customers on the tour were VERY late arriving back at the tour bus again and again. This totally inconvenienced all the other people on the tour, cut into the time spent at tour sites including lunch and made the itinerary more rushed then should have been necessary. Customers waiting on the bus wanted the tour guide to leave these people behind so we could have the designated time at tour sites but instead, we waited an average of 15-30 minutes on the bus waiting for people who could care less about keeping us all waiting. The tour guide was great but went out looking for these late people, then jammed us through the rest of the program. Customers who were either slow, older or physically challenged such as using a cane for walking couldn’t keep up.
Grey Line needs to adhere to the rule of “make it back to the bus on time or we leave you behind” instead of making others angry at the tour guide, Greyline and the late customers. NOT what I paid for.

A well-organised tour which was also good value for money. We were on board a very clean tour bus and had an excellent guide called Nao. He communicated very well in English and Japanese and his enthusiasm definitely added to our positive experience. We were very lucky to have perfect weather to see Mt Fuji - time at the 5th station was limited to 30 minutes, but there was more that adequate time for the lunch stop and then more time was spent at Lake Kawaguchi for the boat cruise and panoramic ropeway (which also included time for ice cream and souvenir shopping). We also found no issues with bringing our children along (5yr11mo and 28mo boys). The only negative part of the day was that we did have some difficulty finding the exact meeting point for the bus - signs pointing the way from the main street would have helped us a lot!
I would definitely recommend this tour to family and friends!

The tour experience was delightful. The tour bus that I travelled in was spotless and Nao (the allocated tour guide on the day) was exceptional and made the day even better. The experience was well structured from Mount Fuji to the cable cars and ending with the lake tour. 5 stars from me.

This was a well organised tour with appropriate time spent at each venue. The various photograph points on the road, at the lunch restaurant and from the lake provide a variety of different angles and scenery around Mt Fuji.

A lot of time is spent on the bus but this is unavoidable due to the distance. Thankfully there are rest stops on the way there and back so the maximum bus time is approximately 1 hour between stops.

Our tour guide Nao was funny and very knowledgeable about the mountain and the various locations we visited.

In the morning, we took a tour around Yakushima. Anticipating that my legs would be shaky from hiking to Jomon Sugi the day before, I booked an easy sightseeing bus. As a result, we were able to comfortably circle the island, and I am very satisfied. With the wonderful guidance from the driver, we also took photos at appropriate times, creating lovely memories of Yakushima. It's more convenient and cost-effective than renting a car to go around the island!

午前中に屋久島一周してくれます。
前日に縄文杉へ登山していて、足がガクガクだろうという想定で、手軽な遊覧バスを予約しました。結果、楽に島一周することができ、とても満足です。運転手さんのステキなガイドとともに、写真も適宜撮っていただき、屋久島のすてきな思い出ができました。レンタカー借りて島一周するより楽で、お得です！

I had no prior knowledge about the Minatogawara people, but thanks to the passionate explanation from the guide, I understood it well and had a lot of fun. The plants and insects were also things I never see in my hometown, so others were taking plenty of photos as well.

港川原人についてはまったく知らなかったのですが、ガイドさんの情熱的な説明でよく理解できた上にとても楽しかったです。
植物や昆虫も、私の地元ではまったく見ることないものだったので、他の方も写真を撮りまくってました。

If you were looking for a very hands off yet exciting tour, look no further! our guide did a very good job organizing the group we had . We ended up seeing some truly amazing sights around Mount Fuji and some beautiful city scapes. Of particular note, was the Rope way as well as the cruise which was a beautiful way to see Mount Fuji. If you have an interest in photography, you'll have great time being able to photograph around Mount Fuji. The Vantage points are excellent! Overall I would say this tour exceeded my expectations and I would recommend it to anyone!

This trip truly compassed all of what I expected to see in Kyoto. The entire day was spent efficiently traveling from one location to another and see what each had to offer. I particularly liked the hands-off approach the guide took to the tour. I am tempted to say the tour felt rushed because we were traveling constantly, but this is definitely what you sign up for if you're trying to see so much and so little time. Overall, the direction was good and we never felt like we were confused or unsure where to meet next. if you take this tour you will see some truly amazing sights and be enriched and all that is Kyoto!

About 80% of the users were older adults. There were more users than I expected. The weather was also nice, and my husband was happy. If it's your first time sightseeing in Osaka, the prices are reasonable, so I think it's a good option.

年配8割でした。思っていたより利用者多かったです。お天気にも恵まれ、旦那も喜んでいました。大阪観光はじめてでしたら値段も安いので良いのではないでしょうか。

I am very satisfied. The refreshing smiles and kind assistance from the guide and driver made me feel energized despite the long distance. I will definitely use this service again when I visit Okinawa.

大満足です。ガイドさん並びにドライバーさんの爽やかな笑顔、親切な対応に長距離にもかかわらず、疲れも吹っ飛ぶ気がしました。再度来沖する際も利用させていただきます。

I was able to efficiently visit the tourist spots, and the guide's explanations were wonderful. I had a very satisfying day!

観光地に効率よく行くことができたことはもちろん、ガイドさんの説明が素晴らしく、大変満足のいく一日を過ごせました！

I used this service for a two-night stay in Kyoto for sightseeing. I had read that there are many foreign visitors, and indeed, everyone was punctual and kind. The staff's guidance and explanations were quick, and they remembered my face. Even though I was coughing due to a cold, they helped me by explaining the sightseeing spots in the city while I was moving after getting off the bus.

One concern I had was the lack of clear markers and explanations for the pickup at Kyoto Station. Since it was my first time, there were many tourists around the station, and although I had asked about the meeting point in advance through the Shinki Bus Tour, I struggled to find the marker. I expected a yellow happi coat, but it seems they switched to polo shirts this summer, and I was flustered, not noticing the staff who passed by me multiple times. I would have liked them to use flags when gathering at Kyoto Station as well. Additionally, it would be helpful if there was some explanation about participants from Kyoto Station boarding the bus after taking the train to Fushimi Station and touring the grounds.

A couple with large luggage seemed distressed and complained to the staff, which was unfortunate for both parties.

I wish we had about 20 more minutes at each sightseeing spot, but given the time constraints, I am very satisfied that we were able to visit so many places in one day. I was able to take many photos while running around and create wonderful memories. I will definitely use this service again.

遠方から２泊で京都観光の中日に利用です。
外国の方が多いとは体験で読んでましたが、皆さん時間厳守で、親切でした。
スタッフの方の誘導も説明も迅速で顔をちゃんと覚えて下さり、風邪を引いて咳き込まれてるのにバス降りて移動中に、市内の観光スポット説明をしてくれてとても助かりました。

ひとつ気掛かりなのは、京都駅からﾋﾟｯｸｱｯﾌﾟの際の目印と説明の不備です。初めて行くと駅周辺では観光客が大勢で、事前に神姫バスツアーで集合場所を聞きましたが目印を見つけるのに戸惑いました。
黄色い法被のはずが、今夏からﾎﾟﾛｼｬﾂになったらしく目の前にを何度も往来するスタッフさんに気づかず焦りの右往左往。京都駅集合の時も旗を利用して欲しかったです。
また京都駅からの参加者がバスへ乗車するのは伏見駅まで電車移動の上境内観光後と、どこかに説明が書いてあると良いと思います。
大荷物でツアー参加したご夫婦が知らずに動揺され、スタッフさんへクレームを入れていて、どちらも気の毒でした。

各名所の観光時間はもう20分欲しいところですが、時間配分的に困難なので、これだけ沢山を1日で回れたことにとても満足してます。
走り回りながら沢山の写真を撮り、思い出を残すことが出来ました。
是非また利用させて頂きます。

The pickup bus at 7:30 in the morning was early, but since I participated on a Sunday, we were able to move to our destination ahead of schedule, and we also made a brief stop at Chinen Misaki. Saijō-ō-taki is an ancient sacred site, so it was a quiet place. Without explanations, it's hard to know the highlights, so it's a good idea to watch the explanatory video thoroughly at the entrance. The highlight of Okinawa World, which we visited next, is the Gyokusendo Cave. Since it has been a tourist spot for quite some time, there were accumulations of limestone in various places along the artificially created pathways inside the cave. It had a different charm compared to tourist spots like Shuri Castle.

朝の7時半のピックアップバスで早かったですが、参加したのが日曜日だったので、予定より早く目的地に移動でき、知念岬にも少し寄ってくれました。斎場御嶽は昔からの聖地なので静かなところでした。説明がないと見どころがわからないので、入口のところでしっかりと説明ビデオを見ておくと良いです。次いで訪れたおきなわワールドの目玉は玉泉洞です。随分前に観光地になっているためか、人工的に作った洞窟内の通路のあちこちに石灰が堆積していました。首里城のような観光地とはまた違った味わいのあるところでした。

We visited this Mt Fuji tour on a lucky day where the sun was shining and we had wonderful clear views of Mt Fuji. Our Tour guide Nao was so funny and informative as well as informative. We had a packed day full of activities but it definitely didn't feel rushed or that we didn't have enough time at each activities. The lunch was at a fancy place tasting very delicious, and The lake cruise and ropeways were refreshing providing the best unobscured view of My Fuji The activities were very very good and I would 100% recommend this tour!

It was a full day tour with loads of walking.
Organisation was superb, the tour guide knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating.
This is an excellent tour which manages to show us a great deal of important sites which would be hard to achieve in one day by other operators.
I was extremely satisfied at the end of the day.

I participated in a tour on the afternoon of the day I arrived in Ishigaki Island. I thought about using a bus free ticket to get around, but the bus schedule didn't work out as I hoped, so I opted for the tour. In hindsight, choosing the tour was the right decision. Inside the vehicle, the guide explained the history of Ishigaki Island, described the scenery visible from the window, played the sanshin, and let us listen to folk songs. It was a very rich experience!

石垣島に到着した日に午後から参加しました。
バスのフリーチケットでまわろうと思いましたが、バスの時間が思うようになかっので、ツアーにしました。
結果としてツアーにして正解でした。
車内では、ガイドさんが石垣島の歴史や車窓から見える風景の説明、三線を弾いて下さり、民謡を聴かせて下さり、とても盛り沢山な内容でした！

As promised the Hop-On Hop-Off bus made its’ way through the route, allowing us to get a sense of part of Tokyo. Unfortunately, the commentary was very stilted, and lacked history, and details. I usually enjoy getting an overview of a city on a Hop-On Hop-Off bus, but felt that we hit only a few highlights of Tokyo and the information received was less than satisfactory. The Hop-On Hop-Off offered a means to get to some places, but beyond that it was disappointing.

I was a bit anxious about making my first online reservation, but receiving a confirmation call the day before the tour made me feel very reassured. During the tour, even as someone who was inexperienced, the easy-to-understand guidance allowed me to enjoy the tour without getting lost.

初めてのネット予約で少し不安でしたが、ツアー前日に確認の電話を頂いた事で、とても安心出来ました。ツアー中も不慣れな私でも判りやすい案内で、迷う事無くツアーを楽しめました。

The tour guide's guidance was excellent and kept us engaged during the travel time. Since the tickets for the aquarium and Ryukyu Village are included, considering the cost and time of renting a car, as well as the risks of driving, I think this is a very worthwhile tour. We were able to efficiently visit the main spots, from pineapples and watermelons to sea grapes and a souvenir shop with purple sweet potato tarts.

ツアーのガイドさんの案内が素晴らしく移動時間を飽きさせない。
水族館と琉球村のチケット込みなので、
レンタカーを借りる費用と時間、運転のリスクを勘案して考えると非常にお得なツアーだと思う。
パイナップルやスイカ、海ぶどうから紫いもタルトがある土産屋までメインスポットを効率よく回れる。

The leisurely experience of the water buffalo cart was a wonderful time where time flowed slowly. If the weather had been better, I would have wanted to stay longer to feel more of the island's atmosphere.

マイペースな水牛車の体験はのんびり時間が流れていくいい時間でした。お天気が良ければもっともっと島の雰囲気を感じるため長い滞在をしたかったです。

It was a compact tour that packed in highlights within a limited time. I was often drawn in by the engaging talk of the experienced local guide. I had a great time.

限られた時間の中で見どころをコンパクトに詰め込んでアレンジされたツアーでした。経験豊富な地元のガイドさんならではのトークにググッと引き込まれるコトも度々でした。いい時間がすごせました。

I had so much fun from morning until evening that there wasn't enough time.
It was a great tour.
I highly recommend it if you're going to the Churaumi Aquarium!

朝から夕方までみっちりと時間も足りないくらい楽しめました。
とても良いツアーでした。
美ら海水族館に行くならオススメです！

I participated with my 3-year-old child. We rode a boat, saw mangrove forests, crossed the sea on a water buffalo, enjoyed delicious meals, and took a bus. On Taketomi Island, we toured the island on a water buffalo, and my child was able to enjoy it without getting bored, which was really great.

Before going, I was worried that the schedule might be too hectic for my child, but the timing was just right and there were no issues. Thank you for the enjoyable tour.

3歳の子供と一緒に参加しました。
船に乗ったりマングローブ林を見たり水牛で海を渡ったり美味しいご飯を食べたりバスにも乗って、竹富島では島内を水牛に乗って観光したり、子供も飽きずに楽しめて本当に良かったです。

行く前は、子供にはハードスケジュールすぎるかとも悩みましたが程よいタイムスケジュールで問題ありませんでした。
楽しいツアーをありがとうございました。

For someone like me who doesn't have a driver's license, this tour for 1,700 yen, which allows you to visit two places, was a great deal and I was very satisfied! Gyokusendo Cave was quite impressive.

Since I was participating alone, I had a bit of extra time at Okinawa World.

I debated whether to schedule it for the day of my return, but I thought about the possibility of traffic and missing my flight, so I planned it for the middle day. However, the schedule was quite flexible, so I think it would have been fine to do it on the return day. In the afternoon, I had plenty of free time, so I strolled around Kokusai Street.

運転免許を持っていない私にとって、1700円で二ヶ所回れるこのツアーは大変お得で大満足でした！
玉泉洞は中々見応えありました。
一人参加のため、おきなわワールドでは少し時間をもて余してしまいました。

帰りの日と迷いましたがもし道が混んで飛行機間に合わなかったら…と思い中日に予定を組みましたが、結構余裕のあるタイムスケジュールなので帰りの日でもよかったかなと思いました。
午後はまるまる空いたので国際通りをぶらつきました。

The main tourist attractions in central Okinawa were packaged together, and I enjoyed every moment from start to finish.

I thought it would have been nice to see the super famous Heart Rock on Kouri Island, even just passing by on the bus. The Churaumi Aquarium, of course, had the large tank with whale sharks, but enjoying a café while overlooking the big tank was a luxurious experience. After that, instead of watching the dolphin show, I took a stroll on Emerald Beach, which turned out to be a lovely and refreshing place. I wondered if the inclusion of the Okashi Goten was a commercial strategy or a collaboration, but I ended up buying some souvenirs (laughs). The atmosphere and the dance at Ryukyu Mura were also great, and I even got to meet the famous staff member, Grandma Umeko (laughs).

Also, as many of you have written in your experiences, the guide was truly wonderful. Not only did we hear stories about Okinawa, but there were also songs included, making the entire day of the tour enjoyable, even on the bus.

In short, I was able to spend a fulfilling day. I highly recommend this to anyone planning to explore this area!

沖縄中部の主な観光地がパッケージされていて最初から最後まで盛りだくさん、十二分に楽しめました。

古宇利島では、超有名なハートロックまで見れたら良かったかなと思います、バスで通るだけでもいいので。
美ら海水族館は、ジンベイザメの大水槽ももちろんですが、大水槽を眺めながらのカフェが優雅なひと時でした笑
その後イルカのショーは見ないでエメラルドビーチを散歩しましたが、思った以上に素敵で気持ちよい場所でした。
御菓子御殿が組み込まれているのは、商業戦略かタイアップ？と思ってしまいましたが、乗せられて（笑）しっかりお土産を買いました。
琉球村の踊りも雰囲気も良かったです、名物スタッフ・ウメトおばぁにも会えましたし笑

あと、皆さんも体験談でよく書かれてますが、ガイドさんはとても素晴らしかったです。
沖縄話だけでなく唄なども交え、バスの中も含めツアー１日を堪能できました。

と、とにかく充実した一日を過ごす事ができました。
この辺りを巡ることを予定されている方には超オススメです！

The mangrove cruise in Iriomote Island offered scenery that felt like it was not in Japan. Additionally, the bus driver on the way to Yubu Island was so entertaining that he could be mistaken for a Yoshimoto comedian, keeping the passengers engaged throughout the ride. The water buffalo also worked hard pulling the cart, making the island crossing feel quick. On Taketomi Island, the sightseeing with the glass-bottom boat and water buffalo cart also ended in no time. I would love to go again if I have the chance.

西表島でのマングローブクルーズは、此処は日本と思えない景色でした。
また、由布島までのバス移動の運転手さんは、吉本芸人かと言える位、乗客を
退屈させない、素晴らしい運転手さんでした。
水牛も一生懸命に牛車を引っ張ってくれていたので、あっという間の島渡でした。
竹富島では、グラスボートと水牛車での観光もあっという間に終わってしまいました。
また、機会があれば行きたいです。

Last year, I participated in a similar tour and enjoyed it, so this time, I joined with my husband. The driver and the bus guide were both kind, which made me happy. The guide's singing was also fantastic.

At Seifa Utaki, you need to buy a 300 yen admission ticket from the vending machine and walk a little to the entrance. They will inform you of the meeting time, and if there's time, you can buy souvenirs as well. We took our time at Ontake, so we returned directly to the bus.

The guide is really kind and provides helpful information on the way back, which is reassuring. One group was late arriving at the meeting place, Kencho Plaza, but the guide seemed to have a hard time making phone calls to assist them. There is a photo showing where Kencho Plaza is, so I think you can find it if you look.

Okinawa World had a longer time of 2 hours compared to last time, and we were able to have lunch, which was great. It's also nice that you can choose to be dropped off at the airport or Kencho Plaza at the end. My husband also said it was really good. Thank you!

去年、同じようなツアーに参加して、良かったので、今回は、主人と二人で参加しました。
ドライバーさんも、バスガイドさんも、親切で、嬉しかったです。ガイドさんの歌も最高です。
せいふぁーうたきは、自分で一人300円の入場料を券売機で買って、入口まで少し歩きます。集合時間を教えてもらって、見学、時間があれば、お土産など買ったりできます。
私達は、ゆっくり、御嶽で過ごしたので、バスにそのまま戻りました。
ガイドさんが、帰り道も、本当に親切に教えてくれますので、安心です。
集合場所の県庁広場がわからなくて、一組の方が、時間より遅くなって来られましたが、ガイドさんが、電話したり大変なようでした。県庁広場は、こちらというところに、写真が載っているので、みれば、わかると思います。
おきなわワールドは前回より長い2時間の時間があり、ランチもできて、良かったです。
最後は、空港か県庁広場か選べるのも、親切ですね。
主人も、すごく良かったそうです。
ありがとうございました！

I participated with my small child. The bus guide was very pleasant, and her voice was easy to understand. I boarded in Naha City, but the bus picks up at various hotels, which will be helpful for my next trip to Okinawa when choosing a hotel. We visited the aquarium and played with my child at Emerald Beach near the aquarium. With a full three hours, there are various ways to enjoy the experience depending on the person.

小さい子供と2人で、参加しました。バスガイドさんが、非常に感じ良く、声も聞き取りやすかったです。私は、那覇市内から乗車しましたが、色々なホテルにバスがお迎えに行くので、次に沖縄旅行に来る時のホテルの参考にもなりました。水族館を見学して、水族館近くのエメラルドビーチで、子供と遊びました。3時間たっぷりあるので、人によって、楽しみ方が色々出来ます。

The hotel shuttle service was very convenient. I had a lot of fun throughout the day ( ᵔᵒᵔ )♡ I wished I had a bit more time at Pineapple Park. The next Hanasaki Marche had a longer stay than Pineapple Park, so it might be good to adjust the time here. I really enjoyed Churaumi. Pineapple sorbet was served in the car, along with a souvenir of one piece of Chinsuko. I highly recommend it.

ホテル送迎付き
とても楽ちんでした。
1日、たくさん楽しめました( ᵔᵒᵔ )♡
パイナップルパークはもう少し
滞在時間欲しかったです。
次のハナサキマルシェはパイナップルパークより長い滞在時間だったので、ここの時間を調整してもらえたかいいかもしれません。
美ら海はほんとに楽しめました。
パイナップルのシャーベットが車内ででて
ちんすこう１個のお土産つき。
とてもおすすめです。