All Reviews for Bus Tours

Upon departing from Sapporo Station Bus Center, we immediately encountered a major traffic jam, arriving at our first sightseeing spot, Lake Shikotsu, an hour later than scheduled. The bus was nearly full, with the second bus joining us later. The composition of passengers in the first bus seemed to be about 60 to 70 percent tourists from Asia. The bus guide's main job was coordinating the timing in Japanese and English, and the explanations were provided in four languages through headphones. The timely explanations made the experience enjoyable. The lunch at Lake Toya was surprisingly delicious, and we also enjoyed the extremely cold summit tour via the Usuzan Ropeway. Given that winter roads in Hokkaido are icy, it would have been impossible to follow this schedule with an unfamiliar rental car, so participating in the tour was a good decision. We arrived in Susukino a little after 7 PM, which was an hour later than planned, but it was within the expected range.

札幌駅バスセンターを出発するといきなりの大渋滞、予定時刻より1時間遅れで最初の観光地支笏湖へ到着。
乗客はほぼ満席で2号車も後から合流。
１号車の乗客の構成は、アジアからの観光客が全体の６から７割程の印象。
バスガイドは、日本語と英語で時間のコーディネートが主な仕事で、解説はイヤホンで4ヶ国語で対応していた。
タイムリーな解説で充分楽しめた。
洞爺湖の昼食も思った以上に美味しかったし、有珠山のロープウェイで極寒の頂上観光も楽しめた。
冬の北海道の道路は路面凍結で慣れないレンタカーではこのスケジュールは無理なのでツアーに参加して良かった。
ススキノ到着は予定の１時間遅れの１９時過ぎだったが、想定範囲内。

I participated in the tour because I wanted to efficiently see various sights during my short solo trip. The only downside was that I couldn't see Kabira Bay in clear weather. It was my first experience in Ishigaki Island, and I enjoyed visiting various places. During the transfers, the guide's explanations and the sound of the sanshin made it a special tour, organized by the local bus company.

一人旅で滞在期間が短いので効率良くいろいろ見て回りたいと思い参加しました。最高とできなかったのは、川平湾が晴天ではなかったため。
石垣島は初体験、いろいろ見学して、移動中はガイドさんの説明と三線の音色、現地のバス会社主催のツアーだけのことはあります。

I only had about 10 minutes to see the waterfall, so I felt it was a bit of a waste after climbing up. However, I think you can still feel a sense of achievement just by going.

Honestly, I think Kondoi Beach is prettier than Kabira Bay, so it might not be worth going out of your way for it.

The water buffalo experience is quite unique, and since it was in the afternoon, there were fewer tourists, which was nice.

It's a good tour for quick sightseeing, but it might be a bit pricey!

とにかく滝を見る時間は10分くらいしかないのでせっかく登ってももったいないと感じました。ただ行ったという達成感は得られると思います。
川平湾は正直コンドイビーチの方が綺麗なのでわざわざ行かなくてもいいかと思います。
水牛はなかなかできない経験だし、午後なので観光客も少なくいいかも。
手っ取り早く観光するには良いツアーです。でも少し高いかな！

I had originally made a reservation for the 8 PM slot, but I was able to change it to the 7 PM slot because there was availability. The city of Osaka was crowded due to the three-day weekend before Christmas, but it was really nice to enjoy the night view slowly from the bus! It was wonderful to see the night view not only from Midosuji but also from the highway.

予約をしたのが20時の回でしたが、19時の回に空きが出たからと変更してもらえました。クリスマス前の三連休で、大阪の街は混雑していましたが、バスの上からゆっくり夜景が見られてとっても良かったです!
御堂筋だけでなく、高速道路からも夜景が見れて素敵でした。

The course returns to Umeda, but I believe it would be much more worthwhile to set it up so that passengers can get off at Abeno Harukas for sightseeing, which would also be appreciated as part of the bus company's programming.

梅田へUターンするコースですが、あべのハルカスで下車して観光できるように、セットした方が断然、見応えもあり、バス会社のプログラミングとして評価されると考える。

I had been to Kyoto several times before, but this time I wanted to do some serious sightseeing, so I signed up for a tour.

First of all, my honest impression is that it was a very satisfying tour. We visited four famous spots in one day, which was a bit physically demanding, but I was aware of that when I joined, so I have no complaints. The time spent at each location was just right—not too long and not too short.

Our tour guide, Shimizu, was very kind and attentive, making sure to accommodate us Japanese participants among the foreign tourists.

Although the participants were mostly foreign tourists, surprisingly, they were punctual and smiled a lot. We enjoyed taking photos of each other and had fun conversations.

I recommend this tour for those who want to explore Kyoto thoroughly in one day and enjoy seeing the city with foreigners.

何度か行ったことのある京都でしたが、今回はガッツリ観光がしたかったので申し込みました。

まず率直な感想としては大満足なツアーになりました。
有名どころの4ヶ所を1日で周ったので体力的に少し大変な部分もありましたが、それも承知の上での参加だったので不満はありません。
ひとつひとつの場所も長すぎず短すぎず丁度良い滞在時間でした。

添乗員の清水さんも外国人観光客ばかりのなか、日本人の自分達にも心地よく親切丁寧に対応して頂きました。

参加者は外国人観光客ばかりでしたが、失礼ながら意外にも集合時間も守るし笑顔も多くお互いに写真を撮りあったら会話も楽しかったです。

ガッツリ1日で京都を周りたい方、外国人と楽しく京都を見て周りたい方にオススメのツアーです。

You can take a ride on a water buffalo cart to see the streets lined with traditional Ryukyu architecture and guesthouses. The guide's explanations and the sanshin performances were also enjoyable.

琉球建築の民家や民宿が立ち並ぶ街並みを水牛車に乗って見学します。ガイドさんの説明や三振演奏などもあって楽しめました。

I recommend this for self-guided travelers; you don't have to worry about transportation, which is very considerate. Lake Toya and Lake Shikotsu have beautiful scenery, and I recommend them to those who want to explore rural Hokkaido.

推薦給自助旅行的人，只要跟車不用煩惱交通非常貼心
洞爺湖跟支笏胡景色優美，推薦給想要探訪鄉村北海道的人

It's easy to find the meeting point. Mt Fuji is simply awesome !!

Both Sefa Utaki and the Gangala Valley are valuable experiences thanks to the guide's thorough explanations. It's also convenient for those returning in the afternoon.

斎場御嶽もガンガラーの谷も　ガイドさんの丁寧な説明があってこそ、価値が分かります。午後便で帰るにも便利です。

On a nearly full bus with foreigners, I was the only Japanese person, but the tour guide was considerate and provided guidance in both English and Japanese.

I live in Nagoya and don't know much about Kyoto, but when my foreign friend came to Japan and expressed a desire to visit Kyoto, I searched for a course to help us navigate. We were able to visit various places, and my friend was very satisfied, which was great. I recommend it!

ほぼ満席のバスで外国人の中、私1人が日本人でしたが、添乗員さんは気を使ってくれて、英語と日本語で案内してくれました。

自分が名古屋に住んでいて京都の事はよくわからないのに、外国人の友達が日本に来て、京都にいきたいと言われ、どうやって回ろうか考えていた時に探したコースです。
いろいろ場所にいけて、友達も満足してくれてとても良かったです。
おすすめします

I went to the meeting place for the bus tour and when I announced my name, it wasn't on the list. While the tour company was checking, I was left waiting in the rain and couldn't get on the bus. Eventually, I was allowed on, but there were no seats available, and I was made to sit in the front row where I couldn't stretch my legs, which was very painful for me since I have a knee injury. I was glad I brought the voucher, but I can't help but wonder what would have happened if I hadn't, since it said, "Submission of the voucher to the local operating company is not required."

This time, since it was in Japan, I could communicate, but I shudder to think what would have happened if it were overseas. I had a good experience with your company in Bangkok and Phuket, and my wife was happy, so I requested your services again, but I was disappointed.

The good thing was that the bus guide was very considerate, and the sight of the whale sharks and manta rays at the Churaumi Aquarium was magnificent. Next time, I will be going to Vietnam during Golden Week, and I plan to rely on your company again. Please ensure there are no troubles.

バスツアーの待ち合わせ場所に行き名前を告げると名簿になく、ツアー会社に問い合わせ中、バスの中に入れてもらえず雨の中待たされるはめになったり、ようやく乗せてもらえることになったが、席がなく普段座らせない足が延ばせない一番前の席に座らせれ、膝を痛めている私にとって大変苦痛でした、バウチャーを持って行ったから良かったけれど、「現地催行会社へのバウチャー提出は不要です」と持って行かなかったどうなっていたか。
今回、日本だったから言葉が通じたが、これが海外だったらと思うとゾッとします。御社とは、バンコクやプーケットでお世話になり妻も喜んでくれたので今回もお願いしたのですががっかりでした。
良かった事は、バスガイドが大変気遣って頂いた事と美ら海水族館のジンベイザメやマンタの水槽の壮観さ素晴らしいものでした。
次回、ＧＷにベトナムに行きます、また御社にお世話になろうと思います、トラブル無いように宜しく

I was able to efficiently visit two locations as a solo participant. I had plenty of time to see Sefa Utaki. At the Valley of Gangala, I walked with about 20 people, including the local guide and other guests, and enjoyed the tour thanks to the guide's easy-to-understand explanations. There were a few other solo participants, so it was fun to chat while walking.

1人参加で、効率よく二か所を回ることができました。斎場御嶽も見る時間はたっぷりありました。ガンガラーの谷は現地のガイドさんと他のお客さんと一緒に20人くらいで歩きますが、ガイドさんの分かりやすい説明で楽しく回ることができました。一人参加の方も何人かいたので途中お話しながら歩けて楽しかったです。

I stayed in Kanazawa for two nights, so I participated in this tour for one day. Half of the participants were foreigners.

In Shirakawa-go, I enjoyed the snow, and the tour guide informed us that we could use the hot spring at the lunch hotel, so I took a bath. The temperature was just right, and the water was soft, which warmed my chilled body and added an extra layer of enjoyment.

Although I participated alone, I was able to use two seats on the bus, allowing me to relax comfortably. I think it was great since it's not easy to go alone.

金沢に二泊だったので１日を使って参加しました。半数は外国の方でした。
白川郷では雪も楽しみ　添乗員さんが昼食ホテルで温泉に入れることを教えてくれたので入浴してきました。温度も良く、お湯も柔らかく、冷えた体も温まりプラスアルファの楽しみもできました。
一人参加でしたがバスでは２席を一人で利用でき、ゆったり過ごせました。
なかなか一人では行かれないので、良かったと思います。

I had a great time. The guide was very good at chatting and even performed some island songs. Thank you, Water Buffalo Island-kun.

とても楽しめました。案内人の方もおしゃべりが上手で島唄も披露してくれました。水牛の島君、ありがとう。

I took a two-night, three-day solo trip from Fukuoka. I wanted to explore various places in a limited time, but I couldn't drive, so I was worried about what to do until I found this plan! I was the only woman participating, but there were other solo travelers as well. The bus rides were comfortable, and I enjoyed the scenery or took the time to sleep during the journey. At the hotel, a table was prepared for me for lunch, allowing me to enjoy my meal without any hesitation.

The main focus of my trip to Hokkaido was to visit Lake Shikotsu and Lake Toya, but it would have been difficult for me to do that alone due to the cold and the snow. We departed from Sapporo, but I learned that we could stop at Jozankei Onsen on the way back, so I stayed at a hotel in Jozankei. The driver and the guide provided subtle support, making for a very comfortable trip.

福岡からの二泊三日ひとり旅でした。限られた時間で色々周りたい、でも車の運転はできないし、どうしようと悩んでた所にこちらのプランを見つけました！
私は女性ひとりの参加でしたが、他にもお一人様がいらっしゃいました。バスでの移動は快適で、移動中は景色を楽しんだり、睡眠に当てたり。ホテルでの昼食は、ひとり用にテーブルが用意され、気兼ねなく食事を楽しむ事ができました。
私の北海道旅行のメインは支笏湖、洞爺湖を訪れる事でしたが、寒いし、雪の影響で1人では難しかったと思います。
出発は札幌でしたが、帰りは定山渓温泉で途中下車できるとわかり、定山渓のホテルに泊まりました。
運転手さん、ガイドさんがさりげなくサポートして下さり、とても快適な旅になりました。

The boat from Ishigaki Port to Taketomi Island.
Sightseeing bus.
Water buffalo cart.
Although we didn't have much time, by taking the tour, we were able to save time and efficiently enjoy sightseeing.

石垣港から竹富島までの船。
観光バス。
水牛車。
時間がなかった私達でしたが、ツアーにすることで、時短、効率良く観光出来ました。

It was a multilingual tour that was almost full, but there were only four Japanese participants. We joined as a pair, but everyone was quite quiet, and I didn't realize there were other Japanese participants until the end. There were unavoidable delays due to icy road conditions. It was disappointing that the lunch was cold, even the rice. I regretted skipping the hot spring because I was worried about getting cold, but it turned out to be a good decision. I ended up catching a fever after the trip due to fatigue from the cold.

ほぼ満席の多言語対応ツアーでしたが参加日本人4名。
こちらは2名で参加しましたが皆さん結構静かで他の日本人の方最後まで分かりませんでした。
アイスバーンの道路状態で仕方のない遅延があったのですが。昼食が
ごはんまで冷えていたのは残念でした。
湯冷めが怖かったので温泉はパスしてしまったのが残念でしたが。
やめておいてよかったです。寒さ疲れして旅行後熱だしましたから。

I was able to travel to Shirakawa-go on a budget for a solo trip. I had been there once in November on a group tour, and there was no snow at that time. I don't get many opportunities to go, but I wanted to see the snowy scenery again, so I went on my own. I was surprised to see so many foreigners. Unfortunately, the snow was piled up along the roadside and looked a bit dirty. I would like to go again during the heavy snowfall in January or February.

一人旅行のため、格安で白川郷に行けました。11月に一度団体旅行で行ったことがあり、まだ雪が積もっていませんでした。なかなか行く機会がありませんが、もう一度雪景色が見たくて、ひとり気ままに行きました。外国人がたくさんいることにびっくり。雪も道端に山積み薄汚れていて、残念でした。また、1月か2月の大雪の時に行きたいです。

I rode a water buffalo cart on Taketomi Island and then enjoyed some free exploration. Everything on the island, from the buildings and roads to the flowers and water buffalo carts, was beautiful, allowing me to fully enjoy the tropical atmosphere. The only regret was that the weather was cloudy, and I imagined a blue sky with white clouds while sightseeing. Also, we changed the meeting time about three days before the tour, but the process was smooth, which was very helpful. Thank you very much.

竹富島の水牛車に乗りその後、自由散策してきました。島内は建物、道路、花等植物、水牛車等すべてが美しく南国を満喫しました。
お天気だけが曇っていて心残りで、青い空に白い雲を想像しながら観光しました。
また観光の３日前ぐらいに集合時間の変更をしましたが手続きもスムーズで大変助かりました。ありがとうございました。

Very good service from Japan Gray Line; a customer service representative was at the meeting point (hotel) to welcome and to get us on the bus.
The tour is very good and really highlights what to see and to do in Tokyo, leading to exploring on own more areas in the following days, should time allows. The guides provide good explanation of the areas toured, and would go the extra mile to satisfy the customer beyond the basic service of the tour, to include attending to personal requests from the customer.
Overall good job, making a day we very much enjoyed.

It was quite hot, reaching nearly 30 degrees for this time of year. The mangrove cruise was combined with other tours. The water buffalo cart ride was nice and had a charming atmosphere. The cycling option on Taketomi Island wasn't bad, but the hills were quite tough. Depending on the day's temperature, I think those who usually ride electric bikes should consider paying the extra fee to rent one. I was sweating a lot!

この時期としては30度近くまで気温が上がり、暑かったです。マングローブクルーズは他のツアーと一緒でした。水牛車は風情を感じられて良かったです。竹富島のサイクリング選択は悪くなかったですが…坂道が結構辛かったです。その日の気温にもよりますが普段、電動自転車に乗っている方は追加料金を払っても電動自転車を借りた方が良かったと思います。私は大汗かきました(^^ゞ(^^ゞ

The orchid greenhouse at Tropical Dream Land captivated me with its scale and grandeur, surpassing that of the orchid gardens in Chiang Mai, Thailand. At the same time, I was delighted to see rare fruit varieties in the tropical fruit corner that I had not encountered during my previous visits to Malaysia, Ho Chi Minh City, and Taiwan.

At American Village, I enjoyed a chicken burger set at A&W, which was recommended by my guide. When it comes to American hamburgers, I've eaten at McDonald's, Burger King, Wimpy, and Dairy Queen, but the burgers from this chain had a unique flavor that reminded me of the ones I had in mainland America. After returning home, I researched this burger chain and found out that it started in mainland America nearly a hundred years ago and has been operating exclusively in Okinawa, Japan, for over 50 years. It was a burger of surprisingly high quality.

熱帯ドリームランドのランの温室は、タイのチェンマイのラン園を凌ぐ規模と迫力に魅了された。同時に南国の果実のコーナーでは、かつて訪問したマレーシア、ホーチミン、台湾で見かけなかった珍しい果実種が鑑賞できたことは収穫でした。

アメリカンヴィレッジでは、ガイトに薦めてもらったA&Wでチキンバーガーセットを食しました。アメリカのハンバーガーと言えば、マクドナルド、バーガーキング、ウィンピー、デアリークィーンで食べましたが、このチェーン店のバーガーは一味違い、アメリカ本土で食べたバーガーを思い出させる味がしました。帰宅してからこのバーガーチェインを調べてみると、約百年前に米本土で始まり、日本では沖縄のみでの展開で50年以上となるとのことです。予想以上に質の良いバーガーでした。

Mr. Matsushita, who was our guide, driver, and caretaker (I'm sorry, I forgot your name), was wonderful! Despite the cold, I was healed by the snowy scenery of Shirakawa-go, the tranquil and picturesque views, and the delicious food. I had a fantastic time. Thank you! ♩
I have grown to love Hokuriku even more. Just as the driver mentioned, I definitely want to visit Shirakawa-go in early summer as well! Next time, I want to master the dialect and try speaking it.

ガイド兼ドライバー兼お世話役の松下さん(ごめんなさい、お名前失念しました)がとても素敵でした！寒い中ではありますが、白川郷の雪景色と、のどかで風情のある景色、おいしいごはんに癒されて、とても満喫できました。ありがとうございました♩
さらに北陸が好きになりました。ドライバーさんおっしゃっていた通り、初夏の白川郷もぜひ、行ってみたいです！今度は方言マスターして話してみたいです。

I participated in the tour on the afternoon I arrived in Ishigaki Island. I was able to efficiently visit the highlights of Ishigaki Island. The guide was easy to understand, and I think it was a great tour for the first day. It’s all a matter of luck, but I believe it would have been an even more wonderful day if the weather had been better.

石垣島に着いた日の午後に参加しました。
効率よく石垣島の見所を回ることができました。
ガイドさんも分かりやすく、初日にとてもいいツアーだと思います。
こればかりは運ですが、天候が良ければもっとステキな1日だったと思います。

I participated in a plan that allowed for a stop at the airport right on time for my flight on the last day of my trip. It was a warm guided tour by a precious male guide who played the sanshin. In winter, Ishigaki Island has few sunny days, and the chances of encountering the blue waters of Kabira Bay are low; it was rainy on the day of my visit, but it was still quite beautiful. I feel like I want to try again in the summer.

旅行最終日に飛行機の時間にぴったりに空港で途中下車もあるプランだったので参加しました。たったひとりの貴重な男性ガイドさんのあったかい三線付きの案内でした。冬は石垣島は晴れの日が少なく川平湾のブルーに出会うのには確率は低いそうで当日も雨でしたがそれなりに綺麗でした。夏に再チャレンジしたい感じです。

It was a nice day since it wasn't too cold, but when it's cold, my face... freezes. Overall, I was satisfied. It would be even better once the illuminations at Nakanoshima start! Since this was a preliminary visit, I plan to join my friends.

それほど寒くない日だったので良かったですが、寒いと顔が…凍る。
全体的には満足しました。中之島のイルミネーションが始まれば　もっと良いでしょう！下見だったので友人達と参加しようと思っています。

In December, it was 27 degrees, and the weather was warm enough to break a sweat even in short sleeves. I cruised upstream along the Nakama River in Iriomote Island, enjoying the refreshing breeze through the mangrove forest. Next, I took a water buffalo cart to Yubu Island. While gently swaying, I listened to island songs and felt relaxed. On the island, I explored freely, spending time picking up shells and coral on the beach where manta rays could be seen, and watching butterflies resting on beautiful flowers. Although it was just half a day, I had a fulfilling time.

12月なのに27度もあって、半袖でも汗ばむ気候。西表島の仲間川を、爽やかな風にあたりながらマングローブの林を上流へとクルージング。次は、水牛車で由布島へ。のんびりと揺られながら島唄を聞き、癒されました。島の中では自由散策で、マンタの見える浜で貝殻やサンゴを拾ったり、美しい花にとまる蝶を見たりして、時間を過ごしました。半日でしたが、充実した時間が過ごせました。

I wanted to change my departure from Osaka to disembark in Kyoto, and the prior inquiry was very polite and left a good impression. On the day of the tour, it was a Monday after a holiday, and everywhere was crowded, but we were able to move around very efficiently. In Arashiyama, we had free time to explore, but we were guided to the popular bamboo grove as requested. About 60% of the participants were international tourists, and after the English guidance, we also received instructions in Japanese, which made me feel like I was part of an overseas bus tour.

大阪発着を京都下車に変更したく、事前の問い合わせもとても丁寧で好感が持てました。
当日は、連休後の月曜日でどこも混雑していましたが、とても効率よく回れました。嵐山も自由散策ですが、リクエストの多い竹林までは案内していただけました。
参加者は６割ほどが訪日観光客で、英語の案内の後に日本語で案内をしていただき、海外のバスツアーに参加した気分も味わえましたよ。

This was a tour that efficiently guided us through the famous sites of Kiyomizu-dera, Kinkaku-ji, Fushimi Inari Taisha, and Arashiyama in Kyoto. I think it would be difficult to visit all these places in one day on your own. It's great that we could be taken to Kyoto without having to go there from Osaka.

What stands out is that we had the best guide. Their attention to detail and overall guidance were exceptional. In Arashiyama, they even called a taxi to run through the bamboo grove for my brother, who couldn't walk. I highly recommend this tour.

清水寺・金閣寺・伏見稲荷大社　嵐山と京都の名所を効率よく
案内してくれるツアーでした。　独自で一日でここまでまわるのは
難しいと思います。大阪からの出発でわざわざ京都に行かなくても
連れていっていただけるのはいいですね。

特筆するのは最高のガイドさんにあたったこと案内　気配り
すべてにおいて最高のガイドさんでした。
嵐山では歩けない　兄のために竹林の小道を走ってくれるタクシーまで
呼んでいただきました。
おすすめのツアーです。