All Reviews for Bus Tours

Dislike the multi dips , guide changing in mid day, and bus changing to max out the margins for the agency, sacrificing the comfort level and experience of the users. Morning guide was really poor as she waited for the return passengers from the shrine at the bus parking area instead of providing some sort of assistance in between the shrine and the bus lot

I chose this bus tour as it allows me to efficiently travel with my elderly mother. The bus also had a singing tour guide, which made our time enjoyable.

高齢の母と効率よく回れるバスツアーとして選びました。バスには歌うバスガイドさんも同行しており、楽しく過ごすことができました。

It was very crowded due to Golden Week, but I thought I wouldn't be able to navigate as efficiently without the tour, so I decided to participate. When we entered the parking lot at Fushimi Inari, we were a bit behind schedule, but as expected from the professionals, they adjusted things so that we hardly lost any sightseeing time.

We also included a meal, and it was definitely the right choice! We were able to enjoy our meal in a relaxed manner, separate from the huge crowds outside.

There were so many highlights, and by the end of the day, my feet were sore. Thank you for taking our family photos and for your thoughtful considerations.

I had a great time. Thank you!

GWのため大変な混雑でしたが、ツアーでなければここまで効率良く回れないと思い参加させて頂きました。
伏見稲荷の駐車場に入る時、少し時間は押しぎみでしたが、さすがプロ❗修正してほとんど観光時間を短縮することはなかったと思います。
食事も付けていたのですが、頼んでいて大正解！外の大混雑とは別にゆったりと食べられる事が出来ました。
沢山の見所満載で、１日の終わりには足はパンパンでした。
家族写真を取っていただいたり、ご配慮ありがとうございました。

楽しかったです。ありがとうございました。

The bus driver, tour guide, and interpreter were all very pleasant, making for an enjoyable trip. The free time for exploration was just right, and the hand-made rice cracker experience was fun as well. If there's another opportunity, I would love to do it again.

バスの運転手さん、添乗員さん、通訳の方、全ての方、感じがよく楽しい旅になりました。
自由散策の時間も程よく、手焼き煎餅体験も楽しかったです^_^
機会がありましたら、また、よろしくお願いします。

I participated with my 80-year-old mother.
On Taketomi Island, we chose a bus tour and a water buffalo cart, but my biggest concern was the restroom situation.

Since it was a group tour, I was worried about whether my mother could keep up with everyone, if there would be time for restroom breaks, and if there were restrooms available at various locations.
However, the staff kindly reminded us at key points to use the restroom while we had the chance, which allowed us to enjoy the tour with peace of mind.

As far as I can remember, the restrooms were available at the following locations:
on the boat heading from Ishigaki Island to Iriomote Island,
at the port of Iriomote Island,
on the boat during the mangrove cruise,
at two locations within the Yubu Island botanical garden,
at the first stop of the Taketomi Island bus tour,
and at the waiting area for the water buffalo cart.

I think it should be manageable for those participating with elderly individuals, as long as restroom breaks are not needed too frequently.

One slight disappointment was the lunch.
It felt very much like a typical group meal.
Other than that, I was satisfied!

80歳の母を連れての参加でした。
竹富島ではバス観光と水牛車をチョイスしましたが、
一番心配だったのがトイレ。

団体のツアーだし、母が皆さんについていけるか、
トイレの時間はあるのか、
そもそもトイレがあちこちにあるのか、
ずっと気になってました。
でも要所要所でトイレに行く方は今のうちに！と、
スタッフの方が声をかけてくださったので、
安心してツアーを回れました。

トイレがあった場所を覚えてる範囲でかくと、
石垣島から西表島へ向かう船の中、
西表島の港、
マングローブクルーズの船の中、
由布島の植物園内に2か所くらい、
竹富島バス観光の最初に立ち寄ったところ、
水牛車の待合場所…、
といったところでしょうか。

もし高齢の方を連れて参加する方でも、
よほどの頻度でない限りは大丈夫だと思います。

ちょっと残念だったのがお昼ごはん。
いかにも団体さんの…、って感じのご飯でした。
後は満足です！

I was glad to be able to use the round-trip transportation, including the water buffalo cart and the island bus tour, at this price. If I have another opportunity, I would like to incorporate a different plan and make a reservation.

水牛車と島内バスツアーが往復の交通費含め
この価格で利用出来て良かったです。
また機会があったら違うプランも組み込んで
予約したいと思います。

We were extremely impressed by this tour. It was well-organized and everyone had enough time to experience the itinerary without rushing.

The finer details:

First (and most important): Mount Fuji
- During a clear day, you have many opportunities to see it.
- 5th Station, the Lake Kawaguchi cruise and ropeway all have fantastic views.
- You can buy souvenirs at each stop!

Food
- Lunch was at an amazing restaurant in Fuji-Q Highland. An appetizer, entree, dessert, and coffee/tea are all included.
- You can also explore the surrounding area if you finish eating early!
- You get to have soft serve ice cream at the end of the tour with your pick of interesting flavors.

Efficiency and Comfort
- The bus was very comfortable and there are bathroom breaks during the ride.
- The tour guides (shoutout to Nao-san and David!) were very friendly and knowledgeable. They were fluent in both English and Japanese.
- Despite some traffic, we were pretty much on time for every stop and got back to Shinjuku before 7pm.

I highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to experience Mount Fuji from different viewpoints and have some great food and fun along the way.

Thank you for your understanding despite the inconvenience caused by changing the ferry schedule and the mix-up with the meeting terminal. I appreciate how the staff took care of the children who were rushing and helped us make the most of our time.

Thanks to your support, we were able to relax on the ferry and enjoy our time after landing on Taketomi Island.

Due to the nature of the water buffalo, the ride was leisurely, allowing us to take our time and enjoy the scenery. The shamisen and singing were pleasant, creating wonderful memories at the end of our trip.

Even though it's an island, it's surprisingly spacious, so I would like to visit the beaches we couldn't go to this time on our next trip.

　フェリーの時間を変更していただいたり、集合するターミナルを間違えたりして、ご迷惑をおかけしたにも関わらず、ダッシュした子どもたちのことを気遣って下さったり、時間を有効利用できるように、スタッフの皆さんでフォローしてくださり、ありがとうございました。

　おかげで、フェリーの中で落ち着くことができ、竹富島に上陸してからも楽しむことができました。

　水牛さんの性格もあり、のった車は、のんびり、まったりで、じっくり見ることが出来ました。三味線と歌も心地よく、旅の最後に、いい思い出になりました。

　島といえども、案外、広いので、次回は、今回いけなかったビーチの方にも行ってみたいです。

　

French language

The voice in French was recorded with an automatic and robotic voice like Google translate. It was totally unnatural.

Also, the story suddenly stopped when the bus was crossing a new building in order to explain the new building.

Please take care of non English languages guys!

I participated on May 11th with my grandparents, who are 78 and 75 years old. The plan was well-structured and easy on the legs, and I was very satisfied. Thank you.

The lunch bento you prepared was also very delicious.

One point for improvement would be that I wished the "convenience bucket" for the water buffalo cart on Taketomi Island had a lid. During the tour, the water buffalo relieved itself, and the smell from the bucket was overwhelming, making it difficult to enjoy the sightseeing.

I appreciate your consideration for improvement.

5月11日に参加しました。78歳、75歳の祖父母と参加したのですが、プラン内容も充実しており、足腰に負担もかからない内容で、たいへん満足出来ました。ありがとうございます。

ご用意頂いたお昼のお弁当も、とても美味しかったです。

1点、改善の要望としては、竹富島での水牛車据付けの「便用バケツ」は、フタをして欲しかったです。
ツアー中に水牛さんが、用を足したのですが、
それを入れたバケツからの匂いが強烈で、楽しく観光する事が出来ませんでした。

改善のご検討宜しくお願い致します。

The tour has a seating arrangement where participants sit in the order their names are called by the staff, but unfortunately, I was called last and ended up in the very back. I couldn't hear the guide's voice well, and it was not a sightseeing experience at all.

ツアーはスタッフに名前を呼ばれた順に前から座る形になりますが、運悪く1番最後に呼ばれ1番後ろの席になってしまいました。ガイドさんの声が聞こえずらく、全く観光になりませんでした。

Maybe a bit rush but covers many places. Good enough. Lunch is so so, better to buy your own at the lunch location. There are good food there. Friendly guide but as the tour stated, only speak in Japanese.

I have been to Osaka a few times for work, but I hadn't properly done any sightseeing, so I was able to visit various famous spots and enjoyed the guide's easy-to-understand explanations. The day I took the ride was hot with strong sunlight, but there was mist, so it felt nice when the wind blew.

大阪には仕事で何回か来たことがありましたが、ちゃんと観光はしてかったので色々と名所を回れたしガイドさんの説明も分かりやすく楽しめました。
乗車した日は日差しが強く暑い日でしたがミストが出ていたので風が吹くと気持ち良かったです。

It's not that a tour guide is waiting at Ishigaki Port; instead, you check in at the tour desk and receive tickets for each facility. This is not a typical guided tour, so everyone boards the boat and bus individually. There are always staff members waiting in easily recognizable spots at each facility, so that's not a problem. Cycling on Taketomi Island requires some technique as the bike gets stuck in the sand, but overall, it was great to be able to get around efficiently!

I'll upload a photo of the lunch bento! It was quite tasty, but the portion was a bit small.

石垣港からツアーの方が待っているというのではなく自分でツアーデスクで受付をして各施設のチケットをもらうシステムです。一般的な添乗員？同行のツアーではないので各自で船に乗り込み、各自でバスに乗ります。いつも各施設で分かりやすい場所にお迎えの方がいるのでそこは問題ありません^_^竹富島のサイクリングは砂に自転車がとられてテクニックがいりますね笑全体通しては効率よく周れるのは良かったです！
写真にお昼のお弁当をアップします！なかなか美味しかったですが量は少なめかな。

You can get a fun duck whistle, but it was quite difficult to blow. However, it was enjoyable. There was also a detailed explanation about the townscape along the way, which was informative.

楽しいダック笛がもらえますがなかなか吹きにくかった。けど、楽しかったです。途中の街並みについても詳しく説明がありためになります。
ただ日本語のみ。

We had a great day on this sightseeing tour. Both our guides were knowledgeable about Tokyo and gave good extra information about daily life etc. Good choiches of landmarks, well organized lunch with fine presentation of Japanese food. Bus was very clean and comfortable.
We can highly recommend this full day sightseeing in Tokyo.

I participated with my family during Golden Week. We were able to tour the famous spots in Osaka, and since it was an open-top bus, the scenery was amazing. The tour guide slowed down at times to make it easier to see, which made for a wonderful experience.

I would love to join this tour again in a different season to experience the changing seasons!

GWに家族で参加しました。
大阪のここ！って名所を巡ることができ、また、天井のないオープンバスだったので、
景色も最高でした。
途中、速度を落として見やすくしてくださったりととてもいいツアーでした。

四季を感じながら別の季節に参加して見たいと思いました！

I searched for a half-day bus tour and decided to sign up for this one. The bus guide enthusiastically introduced Okinawan culture. One thing to note is that the entrance fees for the places we visited are not included. The bus tour itself costs 1,700 yen including tax, but on the day, it ended up costing about an additional 1,500 yen. The schedule is well-organized, making it easy to align with flight schedules, which is reassuring.

半日プランのバスツアーを探したところ、こちらに申し込んでみました。
バスガイドさんが熱心に沖縄文化を紹介してくださいました。
注意点としては、立ち寄る場所の入場料は別料金になっている事です。バスツアー自体は1700円税込みですが、当日はプラス1500円くらいはかかりました。
スケジュール通りなので航空機のスケジュールにあわせやすく安心です。

Unfortunately, the weather was bad. I think I could have enjoyed the beautiful sea and the water buffalo walk more if it had been sunny. The staff were all very kind, but it was a bit disappointing that I could only see Coidon Beach from the bus window during the sightseeing tour.

あいにくの悪天候でした。晴れていたら綺麗な海と水牛散歩をもっと楽しめたと思います。スタッフさんは親切な方ばかりでしたが、観光バスツアーでコイドンビーチを車窓からしか眺められなかったのがちょっと残念でした。

Saijo-ji Taketomi is a sacred place, and I wanted to take my time exploring it, but there were many people due to the Golden Week.
The Ganjalar Valley was incredibly impressive! With the fun guidance of the brother, an hour passed in no time!
It was a very satisfying tour that allowed me to experience the nature and culture of Okinawa!

斎場御嶽は神聖な場所でゆっくり回りたかったのですが、GW中というのもあり、人が多かったです。
ガンガラーの谷は迫力がすごかった！お兄さんの楽しいガイド付きであっという間に1時間たちました！
沖縄の風土、自然に触れられる大満足なツアーでした！

This was my third time participating in a bus tour in Okinawa. Although I had previously visited these places individually, I joined this tour because I wanted to go to Kouri Island and Manza Beach. Considering that renting a car and using the highway would be more effort, I think it's great to be able to go at this price. It's a pity that we couldn't spend much time at any place other than the Tropical Dream Center. The guide's stories were enjoyable and nice. However, I was concerned about the seating arrangement on the bus. Nevertheless, I had a great day, so it's all good. Next time, I would like to join a tour in the Yanbaru area. Thank you very much.

沖縄のバスツアーは、3回目の参加になります。以前も個人で行ったことがある場所ですが古宇利島、万座毛に行きたくて参加しました。レンタカーを借りて高速道路を使って行くことを考えると楽してこの、価格で行けるのは、良いかと思います。熱帯ドリームセンター以外は、時間が短くゆっくりできなかったのが残念です。ガイドさんの話しも楽しくて良かったです。ただ、残念なのは、バスの座席の配置が気になった事です。でも、1日楽しめたのでOKです。又、今度は、やんばるの方面のツアーに参加したいなと思います。ありがとうございました。

Even though it's called a tour, it's mostly free. However, they smartly provide key points for transportation and such, so I think it's more efficient than going around individually. The water buffalo on Yufu Island are cute, and it was a nice time. Cycling on Taketomi Island is recommended. I think three islands are just right for a day. I was quite exhausted on the way back.

ツアーと言っても、ほぼ自由です。
でも移動などスマートにポイントだけ
しっかり教えてくれるので
個人でまわるより、効率がいいと思います。
由布島の水牛がかわいいし、いい時間でした。
竹富島はサイクリングがオススメです。
1日だと3島がちょうどいいと思います。
帰りはけっこうクタクタでした。

Tour guide was very knowledgable about every everything .The 4d fuji airways was excellant worth the money

On Children's Day, May 5th, I rode a double-decker bus for the first time. I came to Osaka from Kitakyushu for work 40 years ago, and the Umeda area has changed significantly. However, the flow of the Midosuji, Dojima, and the river has not changed, which brought back nostalgic memories. I will ride again if I have the opportunity.

５月５日こどもの日に２階建てバスに初めて乗りました。４０年前に大阪に北九州から就職で来ましたが、梅田の辺りは様変わりしてました。但し、御堂筋、堂島、川の流れは変わってなく懐かしく想いだしました。又機会あれば乗車します。

The islands evoke a world that expands with the image of "Okinawa." Even during Golden Week, the sunlight is strong, and just spending one day left me completely exhausted, but it was a wonderful experience that allowed me to rejuvenate. It was a bit unfortunate that a baby, around one year old, cried continuously from the departure of the boat until the end. Perhaps it would be better to have an age restriction. The crying was so loud that I could hardly hear the guide's explanations, which was a bit disappointing.

離島は「沖縄」と聞いてイメージする世界が広がっています。
GWでも日差しが強いので、一日いるだけでぐったり疲れましたが、生気を養う事ができる素晴らしい体験でした。
船の出向から最後まで１歳くらいの赤ちゃんがずーーーっと泣き続けていたのでかわいそうでした。もしかすると、年齢制限をしたほうが良いかもしれません。ガイドさんの説明が聞こえないくらい泣いてて、ちょっと残念でした。

booking was fast and easy even if the tour was during golden week (i had problems with other tour apps during those time)
the bus late for a few minutes (understandable because it was golden week)
the tour was very nice! we were able to spend enough time to visit the whole aquarium. unfortunately because of heavy traffic, we were not able to go to the butterfly garden.

price was affordable as compared to doing it yourself. there was a japanese tour guide well enough to understand and speak a few english. he instructions were clear and there were alloted times per area.

I actually wanted to go to Kangaloo Valley, but since it was fully booked, I decided to go to Okinawa World this time. I would also like tickets to be distributed in advance for Okinawa World, as well as for Sefa Utaki. It would be nice if the time was a bit longer.

本当は、カンガラー谷に行きたかったのですが、予約がいっぱいとのことで今回は諦めて沖縄ワールドのほうにしました。
沖縄ワールドもですが、斎場御こくも事前にチケットを配布してほしいです。
もう少し時間長めだと嬉しいかも。

I participated with an American acquaintance who came to Japan for the first time. It was very crowded, but thanks to that, we were able to see everything efficiently, and my acquaintance was very happy. Thank you very much.

初めて日本に来たアメリカの知人とともに参加しました。激混みの中でしたが、おかげさまで効率よく見て回ることができ、知人もとても喜んでくれました。ありがとうございました。

The guide was fun and provided thorough explanations, allowing us to visit several points even in half a day, which made for a very fulfilling and satisfying experience. We encountered deer and monkeys on the Western Forest Road, and they were adorable.

ガイドさんが楽しい方で、説明もしっかりしてくれ、半日でもポイントを巡れるので、とても充実でき、満足でした。西部林道では、鹿や猿と遭遇ができ、キュートでした。

The mangrove cruise allowed for a relaxing experience while listening to explanations about the flora and fauna of Ishigaki Island. On Yubu Island, I rode a water buffalo cart and enjoyed listening to traditional sanshin music and songs, which gave me a sense of being in a foreign land. For lunch, we had a bento box featuring local dishes at a cafeteria-like place. Our stay on Yubu Island was an hour and a half, including the meal, so there wasn't time to visit a café, but it was just the right amount of time to take a look around. After that, we took a glass-bottom boat ride on Taketomi Island. The boat was quite rocky, and not many cute fish appeared, so perhaps another course would have been better. However, I did get to see a clownfish! During the bus tour on Taketomi Island, we listened to stories from the locals while getting off the bus for about ten minutes to visit the star sand beach and walked around the town for about fifteen minutes. I'm glad we were able to enjoy sightseeing without wasting any time throughout the day!

マングローブクルーズでは石垣島の動植物などの説明を聞きながらのゆったりとしたクルージングができました。由布島には水牛車に乗り、三線と歌を聴くことができ、異国感を味わえました。昼食は食堂のようなところで島ならではの料理のお弁当でした。由布島での滞在時間は食事を含め１時間半だったので、カフェなどによる時間はなかったですが、一周見て回るにはちょうど良い時間でした。そのあとは竹富島でガラスボートに乗りました。船の揺れが激しく、またあまり可愛い魚は現れなかったので、他のコースの方がよかったかもしれません。ですがカクレクマノミは見ることができました！竹富島のバス観光では地元の方のお話を聞きながらまわりバスから降りて１０分ほど星砂の海岸によったり１５分ほど街並みを歩いてみることができました。一日中無駄な時間をつくらず、観光できてよかったです！