All Reviews for Bus Tours

Had to work around large crowds and traffic due to holiday. We still saw everything we wanted.

The young instructor seemed to be aware of my age and kindly offered his hand multiple times to snorkel together. It had been about 40 years since I held a young man's hand, and I felt shy, but it wasn't scary at all. Thank you very much.

年齢を把握しているのか、インストラクターの若いお兄さんが気を使ってくれて何度も手を差しのべて一緒にシュノーケリングしてくれました。若い男性の手を握ったのは40年ぶりくらいで、照れましたが、全く怖くなかった。ありがとうございました。

Some people might think that it’s meaningless not to hike to Jomon Sugi. However, even if you can't climb it, you can still enjoy it at your own pace. You can encounter the Yakushima Cedar and Chihiro Falls, meet Yakushima monkeys and deer, and stroll through the forest, making for a surprisingly wonderful island trip.

縄文杉を見る登山をしないと意味がないと思う人があるかもしれません。でも登れなくても年相応に充分楽しめます。紀元杉や千尋の滝、屋久ザルや屋久シカにも出会えたり、森林を散策したり、思いの外良い島旅ができました。

Considering the admission fee and round-trip transportation costs, the price of 4,900 yen is reasonable. On the way there, the bus guide enthusiastically introduced us to Okinawan culture. We also stopped by Hanasaki Marche, Pineapple Park, and Okashi Goten, but those felt like extras. The stay at the Churaumi Aquarium is three hours, so it's impossible to see everything in the spacious facility, but we thoroughly enjoyed the main attractions like the dolphin show and whale sharks.

入館料と往復の交通費を考えれば、４９００円という価格は良心的です。
往路は、バスガイドさんが熱心に沖縄文化を案内してくださいました。
ハナサキマルシェ、パイナップルパーク、御菓子御殿にも立ち寄りましたが、オマケみたいなものでした。
美ら海水族館の滞在時間は３時間ですので、さすがに広い館内の全部は見きれませんが、イルカショーやジンベイザメなどのメインどころは十分に楽しめました。

As expected from a classic bus tour, it was very reliable. You can efficiently visit the main sightseeing points in one day. Although there was traffic during the holiday, you can either sleep during the ride or listen to the guide's explanations. You can also enjoy some alcohol along the way, and there’s no need to worry about parking. The guide shares information and highlights that only locals might know. It would be quite challenging to do the same thing on your own (including research), so I’m really glad I participated in the bus tour. For those who have a clear purpose from the start, the time at each location might feel short, but I think it’s an efficient tour for those who want to explore widely.

After the bus tour, I chose a dinner cruise, but it was just average, including the food. It was operated by a cruise company, and from Palette Kumoji to Naha Port, everyone moved on their own (about a 20-minute walk, or just under 10 minutes by taxi). Those who booked directly with the cruise company could choose from a wider menu, and they seemed to ask if you wanted options like cake, flowers, or bottle messages. There were a few people on board who had pre-ordered. If you’re celebrating a birthday or anniversary and others around you are being celebrated, it might feel a bit inconsiderate if the person who made the reservation didn’t arrange anything similar. I think it would be great if this could be an option through VELTRA as well. It’s a shame, especially since the bus tour was so good.

さすが定番のバスツアー、安定感あり。
一日で効率よく主要観光ポイントが回れる。
連休中で渋滞していたが、移動中は寝ててもいいし、ガイドさんの説明を聞いていてもいい。途中でアルコールも飲めるし、駐車場で悩むこともない。地元の人しか知らないような情報や見どころも教えてくれる。自分で同じことをやろうとすると（下調べなど含めて）かなり大変だろうから、バスツアーに参加して本当によかったと思う。はじめから目的が絞れている人にとっては、各場所の時間は短く感じるのかもしれないが、幅広く観光したい人には、効率が良いツアーだと思う。
バスツアーの後は、ディナークルーズを選んだがこちらは料理含めて普通だった。クルーズの会社に委託されており、パレット久茂地から那覇埠頭までは各自移動（徒歩20分前後、タクシーなら10分弱）。直接クルーズの会社に申し込んでいる人は、料理も、もっと多くのメニューの中から選ぶことができ、ケーキ・フラワー・ボトルメッセージなどの希望の有無を聞かれるようで、船内にはあらかじめ頼んでいた人が何人かいた。誕生日や記念日で周りで祝ってもらっているのに、同様の立場で何もなければ、予約者が気が利かなかったような感じになることもあるだろう。VELTRA経由でもオプションとして選択できるといいと思う。バスツアーが良かっただけに残念。

I highly recommend this for those who want to explore the remote islands. To efficiently visit the islands, you'll need to arrange multiple boats based in Ishigaki Island, but they handle all the arrangements for you, which saves a lot of hassle. Additionally, the water buffalo cart allows you to experience a relaxed flow of time. Also, during the bus ride on Iriomote Island, the bus driver's storytelling was excellent and brought laughter throughout the bus. And because it's a tour, you can learn about the deep culture of the islands. I was very satisfied with my participation.

離島巡りをしたい方にはオススメです。
効率良く島を巡るためには石垣島を拠点にいくつも船の手配が必要になるのですがまとめて手配してくれているので手間の短縮になります。
また、水牛車はゆったりとした時間の流れを感じることが出来ます。
あと、西表島のバス移動でバスの運転手の方の語りがとても上手でバス中の笑いを誘ってました。
そしてツアーだからこそ島のディープな文化を教えてもらうことができます。参加して大満足でした。

The initial schedule had a confusing time allocation of two and a half hours of travel followed by only a 20-minute stay. After that, we spent two and a half hours at the aquarium, which left us with extra time.

It might be better to shorten the initial part to about 40 minutes and extend the aquarium visit to two hours. The route was popular with tourists.

最初2時間半移動して20分滞在という
良くわからない時間配分。
その後、水族館では2時間半も滞在して
時間があまります。

最初を40分ほどにして、水族館を2時間にしてもいいかも。
観光客が多いコースでした。

I arrived at the parking lot of Sefa Utaki around 8:50, and walked to the entrance to arrive before it opened at 9:00. I entered as soon as it opened and was able to visit leisurely while it was still quiet. I was able to experience the visit with a solemn feeling.

9:00拝観開始の斎場御嶽、駐車場に到着したのが8:50頃。そこから歩いて開園前に到着。開園と同時に入場し、ゆっくりと空いている内に拝観できました。
厳かな気持ちで拝観できました。

This half day tour included a number of key sights in Tokyo. We were fortunate to have booked (purely by chance) on the first day of the new Era following the inauguration of the new Emperor. The guide was clear and helpful and we gained much from this tour.

I was glad to be able to smoothly visit the tourist spots despite the crowds during Golden Week. The pickup for the participants was also very accurate. The bus guide's introduction to Okinawa was excellent. The steak dinner at night was very delicious. There are various courses available, but I recommend the one that includes dinner!

GWで混雑している中でスムーズに観光地を回れて良かったです。旅行参加者のピックアップも的確でした。バスガイドさんの沖縄の紹介も最高に良かったです。夜のステーキディナーも大変美味しかったです。色んなコースがありますが、ディナー付きのコースがおススメです！

I recommend this for a short sightseeing trip on the morning of your departure day. The best part is that you can leave your luggage on the bus and explore hands-free. They also take you to the airport, and you can choose your course in advance.

However, it was a bit of a downside that I had to find the bus for pickup at the meeting point by myself. Even though it was a short sightseeing trip, I was glad to visit Okinawa's famous spots in a short amount of time.

帰る日の午前中のショート観光におススメです。おススメなところは、旅行の荷物をバスに預けて手ぶらで回れるところ。空港まで送ってくれるところ。コースが事前に選べる所ですかね。
ただ、集合場所でピックアップされるバスを自分で探さなければならなかったのがちょっとマイナスかな。ショート観光でしたが沖縄の名所を短時間で回れて良かったです。

A friend came to visit Osaka after a long time, so we stayed in the north and chose the southern route! It was great because we were able to explore efficiently, and despite the traffic, we ended up having a lot of fun. We also got off at Harukas along the way, and my friend was really happy about it.

友人が久しぶりに大阪に遊びに来てくれたので、北に宿泊したので南コースを選択！効率よく周れたのと、道が混んでたので、逆にたくさん楽しめて良かったです。途中ハルカスで下車も出来、友人もよろこんでくれました。

そのときの状況でうまく対応していました。ありがとうございました。また機会があれば利用したいです。

そのときのじょうきょうでうまくたいおうしていました。ありがとうのざおました。またきかあがあればりようしたいです。

The Dream high-speed boat was splendid, spacious, and stable.
The guide was impressive in helping us get star sand.
The water buffalo was cute! The sanshin was nice.
It felt like a time slip on the island.

ドリーム 高速船立派ゆったり安定
ガイドさん星の砂ゲット流石
水牛可愛い❗️三線いいね
島内タイムスリップのよう

The guide was fresh and sometimes a bit nervous, but at times very solid... It was an easy-to-understand and enjoyable experience filled with history and legends that will remain in my memory.

ガイドさんが初々しくて 時にカミカミ 時にしっかりと…歴史や言い伝えが解りやすく楽しくて記憶に残る体験でした。

★良かった点
・ツアー内容はとても良かったです。アクティビティが多かったので絶え間なく楽しめました。
・ツアーガイドさんは英語と日本語両方喋ることができるのでとても安心でした。
・バスが目立つ黄色だったので迷わず見つけることができました。
・外国人のお客さんが多く一緒にツアーを回ることができて、英語の面でもいい勉強になりました

★残念だったところ
・天気が雨だったので少しも富士山が見えませんでした。富士山をメインで楽しみに参加しましたが、何も見えなかったのでただ観光してるだけのツアーに感じました。同じお金を払ってみるのであれば天気がいい日だったら良かったです！

The bus tour was shorter than I expected. Considering the price, renting a bicycle might be better than taking the bus. However, since the roads are narrow, I thought that younger children might not be able to avoid the bus when it comes. On the water buffalo cart, I ended up sitting at the back, so I could hardly see the buffalo and the guide's voice didn't reach me well, which diminished the experience.

バス観光が思ったより短時間でした。
料金を考えると、バスでわざわざ周るよりもレンタルサイクルの方が良いかも知れません。
ただ、道が狭いのでバスが来た時など、小学校低学年くらいまでの子は上手く避けられないかも？と思いました。
水牛車は、後ろの方に乗ってしまったので牛は殆ど見えずガイドさんの声もあまり届かないので、雰囲気が半減しました。

It was cold on the day of the tour, and there was a bit of wind, but the content of the tour was outstanding! Of course, I got to see the places I wanted, but the guide's explanations were surprisingly interesting and well done, which made the atmosphere on the bus lively. There were also useful trivia points throughout, making the bus drive feel like it went by in no time.

当日は寒くて少し風もありましたが、ツアーの内容は満点以上でした(^^)
見たかった場所は勿論ですが、ガイドのお姉さんの説明も想像以上に面白く上手でバス内も盛り上がりました。為になる雑学も要所要所にあり、あっという間のバスドライブでした。

For this price, a round trip to Taketomi Island, a glass-bottom boat, and a water buffalo cart is quite a bargain. Considering that it would cost about double this amount without a reservation, I think it's a good tour.

この金額で、竹富島の往復、グラスボード、水牛車と使えるのはかなりお得です
予約なしなら、これの倍ぐらい掛かることを考えると、良いツアーだと思います

I love nature tours. The first cave in the Gyokusendo Valley had an astonishing landscape. The guide's explanations were also fascinating, and the enthusiasm of the guides and staff was strongly conveyed. The large banyan tree was incredibly mystical.

If I had to say something, I would have liked an explanation from the bus guide about "Seifa Utaki." (I was pretending not to listen while hearing the explanations from the bus guide of another tour up to a certain point. The level of interest is completely different when there is an explanation compared to when there isn't.)

However, it was a great value tour, so I give it a perfect score.

自然系ツアー、大好きです。
ガンガラーの谷、最初の洞窟が驚愕の景観でした。ガイドさんの解説も興味深く、またガイドさん方運営スタッフの熱意も強く伝わってきました。大きなガジュマルの木もすごく神秘的でした。

欲を言えば「斎場御嶽(せーふぁうたき)」について、バスガイドさんによる解説が欲しかったです。（他のツアーのバスガイドさんの解説を、聞いてないふりをしながら途中まで聞いてました。やはり解説があるのとないのとでは、全然興味の沸き度合いが違いますものね。）

でも、お値打ち価格のツアーでしたので、評価点は満点で。

I rode a glass-bottom boat and a water buffalo on Taketomi Island! The sky was so blue and the sea was a beautiful turquoise, creating wonderful memories! Thank you very much!

竹富島でグラスボードと水牛に乗りました！
とても、空は青く海も碧くて素敵な思い出になりました！
本当にありがとうございました！

We had a free day in Tokyo so decided to book this tour on line before we arrived as was highly recommended by a friend! We weren’t disappointed! Didn’t do a pickup from the hotel we were staying at so we had to jump on the subway to get to the pickup, was easy! Then we were transported to yet another hotel by taxi! Our tour guide Yoshi was brilliant! He covered so much in the full day tour, loved every minute of it! We booked the tour which included the Japanese lunch which was a delicious! Saw all the highlights of Tokyo, even included a boat ride down the river! At the end of the tour the bus dropped us off at the subway as we decided to go to Shibuya before returning to our hotel! Don’t miss this tour!

This was my first trip to Okinawa in 10 years, and my first solo travel experience! I was excited yet a bit anxious about what the day would be like, but the wonderful guide eased my worries! They shared so much about Okinawa, which was very educational, and they entertained us with songs and Eisa dance, making the bus rides incredibly enjoyable! There were many places to visit, so the time spent at each location was short, and I found myself wishing I could stay longer. However, I was able to explore places that would have been difficult to navigate alone, and I got to see the beautiful scenery and ocean of Okinawa. It was a truly wonderful experience from start to finish! Thank you so much!!!

今回10年ぶりの沖縄旅行でした。そして初ひとり旅！どんな1日になるかワクワクでもあり、不安もありましたが、ステキなガイドさん！不安は吹き飛びました！沖縄について沢山話してくださり勉強になったし、唄やエイサーで盛り上げてくださったり、バスの移動時間がとても楽しかったです！回る場所が沢山だったので、１つ１つの場所の滞在時間が短く、もっといたいな、と思ってしまいましたが、1人では回るのが大変な場所を安心して回る事ができ、沖縄のステキな景色、海を見る事ができて、最初から最後までとてもステキな時間でした！本当にありがとうございました！！！

Our tour was fun and enjoyable. We were given ample time to roam around and explore the area. We brought our son with us and he loves the cable car and strawberry picking experience. My wife's highlight was the beautiful flowers almost in full bloom. Mine was the overall convenience and comfort of being in an organized tour. Special thanks to Yuki our sweet guide and Kondo our bus driver for being patient waiting for us. Will highly recommend this tour to friends.

The three must see places were wonderful. My family enjoyed the tour and our guides were excellent!

I participated from Hokkaido. Most of the participants were foreigners, but the guide, Mr. Yoshikawa, provided clear explanations and it was a lot of fun. The weather forecast predicted rain, but we didn't need to use umbrellas and were able to enjoy the wonderful scenery. I definitely want to request another tour next time.

北海道から参加させていただきました。殆どが外国人でしたが添乗員の吉川さんの説明はわかりやすく大変楽しかったです。
天気予報は雨でしたが傘をさす必要もなく素晴らしい景色を堪能出来ました。
是非次回も他のツアーをお願いしたいです。

This is a good tour to see the highlights of Kyoto. The driver and tour guide Jun is extremely competent. My only complaint is that the tour feels rushed at each sites. However due to the number of tourists at each locations and in order to cover all the highlights, it is unavoidable to feel rushed.

Last year, I took the local bus to Kabira Bay. There were very few buses, and that alone took up my whole day. This time, I was able to efficiently visit the area with this tour. Before boarding, I showed my voucher at the bus company's counter to receive a sticker, and then I boarded the bus. The bus guide performed with a shamisen and sang for us.
The optional glass-bottom boat was extremely hot inside. The view outside was more beautiful than the underwater scenery I expected to see from the glass bottom.
Lunch was served warm. The hamburger was more like a meatball.
You can get a refill on the white rice.
The weather was nice, and both Kabira Bay and Tamatorizaki were very beautiful. It was a hot day, but the breeze in the shade of the trees was refreshing and soothing.

昨年は路線バスで川平湾に。路線バスの本数が少なくそれだけで１日が終わりました。今回はこちらのツアーで効率良くまわれました。乗車前にバス会社の窓口でバウチャーを見せてシールを貰いそれからの乗車です。バスガイドさんが三味線と歌を披露してくれます。
オプションのグラスボードの船内はとにかく暑いです。グラスボード目的の海の中を見るよりも外の景色の方が綺麗でした。
昼食は温かい状態で提供されます。ハンバーグはミートボールに近いかな。
白米はお代わりが出来ます。
お天気が良く川平湾、玉取崎ともとても綺麗でした。暑い日でしたが木陰の風が心地良くて癒されました。

First of all, the bus stop was hard to find, and the guide's flag was small and difficult to see. I wonder if they could at least tell us the name of the bus company in advance... I was grateful that they called my mobile phone.
However, the guide was very polite and kind, which was great.
Sefa Utaki was indeed a wonderful place. Perhaps because it was early in the morning, there were few people, and I could enjoy it in peace. (Still, personally, I would have liked to take my time more...)
I actually wanted to go to the Valley of Gangala, but there was no tour available, so I had no choice but to go to Okinawa World. It's quite a typical tourist facility... If you're not interested in the limestone caves and Eisa, it might be boring...
Even so, I was really grateful for the trip as a solo traveler without a car.

まず、バス乗り場が分かりにくかったし、ガイドさんの案内の旗？も小さくて分かりにかったです。バス会社の名前くらいあらかじめ教えてもらうことはできないのか…。携帯に電話もらえたので助かりました。
でも、ガイドさんはとても丁寧で親切、良かったです。
斎場御嶽はさすがに良い場所でした。朝イチだったからか、人も少なく落ち着いて見ることが出来ました。(それでも個人的にはもっとゆっくりしたかったですが…)
本当はガンガラーの谷に行きたかったのですが、ちょうど設定がなくて仕方なくおきなわワールドに行きました。コテコテの観光施設ですね… 鍾乳洞とエイサーに興味なかったら退屈かも…。
それでも車の無いひとり旅だったので、すごくありがたかったです。

The water buffalo cart slowly walks between the stones. The sound of the sanshin played by the guide. Occasionally, you can see the deigo, hibiscus, and bougainvillea. I think this tour is perfect for those who want a truly authentic experience. I participated alone, so it was a bit lonely, but I enjoyed it. By the way, it seems you can drink alcohol on the cart, which felt nice. You can choose the time for the return boat, so if you have time, I recommend opting for a later time and renting a bicycle to go to Kaiji Beach (the place with star sand).

石垣の間を、のろりのろりと歩く水牛車。
ガイドのお姉さんの歌う三線の音楽。
たまに現れる、でいごやハイビスカスにブーゲンビリア。
いかにもな体験をしたい方には、とてもぴったりなツアーだと思います。
一人で参加したので、少し寂しかったのですが満喫できました。
ちなみに牛車の上でお酒飲むのはOKみたいです。気持ちよかった。
帰りの船の便を選ぶことができるので、時間があるなら遅い時間にして、自転車を借りてカイジ浜（星の砂がある場所）に行くことをお勧めします。