All Reviews for Bus Tours

The buses all have a long waiting time, between 60 to 90 minutes for the next ride. They are on schedule which is nice but the ride also goes too fast. The audio will cut off halfway while explaining a monument or something of the sort and then will never complete. The audio also usually didn't sync with what was being seen/ passed by which was annoying.

Two of the routes are almost exactly the same, one with an additional four stops in Roppongi but you're really paying for two and a quarter lines, not three.

Seating is only on the top deck so if it's boiling hot or pouring rain, you're out of luck. I have taken hop on, hop off buses around the world but this has to be one of the worst. Would NOT recommend.

I was looking forward to the day, but due to poor health, I called the Kintetsu Bus Center to cancel, but they wouldn't accept it, saying, "You can only cancel through VELTRA online." I researched several times, but in the end, I couldn't figure it out, and time passed. The website says to contact Kintetsu, but they didn't listen to that, and I was left feeling uncomfortable. I'm very disappointed.

当日楽しみにしていたのですが、体調不良で、キャンセルの電話を近鉄バスセンターに入れましたが、受け付けていただけず、「VELTRAはインターネットでしかキャンセルできません」とのことで、何度か調べたのですが、結局わからないまま、時間が来てしまいました。
HPでは、近鉄に連絡とありますが、そういうことは聞いていただけず、不快な思いをするばかりでした。大変残念です。

It was a tour that allowed us to efficiently visit the places we wanted in a short amount of time. I think it's definitely better than going individually since we could listen to the bus guide's explanations. However, we didn't have enough time to fully appreciate the Himeyuri Monument, which was a bit disappointing. Other than that, it was a very satisfying tour.

行きたい所を短時間ですが、効率よく回れるツアーでした。
バスガイドさんの説明も聞けて個人で行くより絶対良いと思います。
ただ、ひめゆりの塔は時間が少ないので、ゆっくりは見れません。
そこだけ残念でしたが、大満足なツアーでした。

We are using Veltra tours for several years across different continents and countries. All tours are of very high quality and very good value for money. This tour in Tokyo was not an exception.
First of all: itinerary is very well developed. Between each stops bus passing very interesting places. During the whole tour you are keep looking around. Worth mentioning that tour guide Mario speaking fluent English, very knowlegeable and friendly. Bus was very comfortable, good working Fi Wi. Buffet lunch included in the tour was of very high quality, very tasty with big options of meals from different origins.
Tokyo bay is a must see. Spectacular views of Tokyo harbour from the cruise boat.
I would highly recommend this tour to anyone.

It was sunny and hot, but I had a great time! I was impressed that they even distributed cooling patches! I would like to use this service again when I go to Osaka!

日差しがあり暑かったけど、とても楽しかったです‼️冷えピタまで配布して下さって、感激しました❗️また大阪に行った時は利用したいと思います‼️

We used this service with our family during Obon. This is my second time in Ishigaki Island, but when combined with Naha, I've visited Okinawa about ten times every year. I always enjoy snorkeling tours and option menus on the remote islands, but I realized I hadn't done any sightseeing on the islands? This was my first time participating. The hotel shuttle was convenient, and the bus was large and comfortable. Although the schedule was a bit tight, we were able to see all the highlights and I was very satisfied with the sightseeing. The boat to the remote islands was also very impressive and comfortable. The tour company staff were very friendly, which made me feel secure participating. This year, I have more wonderful memories. Thank you very much.

お盆中家族で利用しました。石垣島は2度目ですが那覇とあわせると10回程度沖縄には毎年訪れています。いつも離島シュノーケルツアーやらオプションメニューで楽しんでばかりで離島観光に行っていない事に気ずき？初めて参加しました。ホテルの送迎も便利でバスも大きなバスでゆったり出来ました。少し時間は忙しかったですが見どころはきちんと押さえた観光が出来て大変満足です。離島に渡る船もとても立派な船でゆったり出来ました。ツアー会社の方も大変感じが良く安心して参加できました。今年もまた良い思い出が増えました。ありがとうございました。

This time we took the North Course, but next time I definitely want to try the South Course as well. When I immediately told my friends, even the locals from Osaka said they wanted to try it! It was satisfying not just for foreigners, but for Japanese people as well. The explanations were easy to understand and very helpful.

今回はきたコースでしたが、次回はみなみコースも是非行ってみたいと思います。
直ぐに友人に話してみたら、地元の大阪人も言ってみたいと言ってました！外国の人ばかりでなく、日本人にも満足でした。
解説もわかりやすくて助かりました。

We used this service for a family trip that included my mother and my husband's mother. While our family played at the beach, the two mothers took a bus tour. They said the guide's stories were interesting and that the places they visited were very nice.

On the way there, they picked us up from the hotel, but it was a bit unclear that we would be dropped off at the bus terminal on the way back. However, they kindly explained the bus details, including where to board, so we were able to return without any issues.

私・主人の母含めた家族旅行で利用。
私たち家族が海で遊んでいる間に、母２人がバスツアーを利用しました。ガイドさんの話が面白くて、まわったところもとてもよかったと言っていました。
行きはホテルに迎えに来てもらったのですが、帰りはバスターミナル解散というのがわかりずらかったです。
でもホテルまでのバスについて、乗り場など丁寧に教えてくれ、問題なく帰ってこれました。

Not enough English information. Japanese participants learned much more than did those listening to the translation audio

It was my first time visiting Taketomi Island, and I'm glad I had such a fun time. I also went into the sea, but since it was the day I was leaving, I was disappointed that I couldn't stay long. The scenery was similar everywhere, and I felt like I might get lost, so I would have appreciated a more detailed map of the island's shops and such.

竹富島に行くのは、初めてでしたがとても楽しい時間を過ごすことができてよかったです。
海にも入りましたが、当日、帰る日だったので、長居できなくて残念でした。
風景がどこもにていて、道がわからなくなりそうだったので、島の店などのもう少し詳しい地図があったらありがたかったです。

Positive points:

- They provide transportation to the hotel.
- They stop at a souvenir shop.
- The 3-hour visit to the Churaumi Aquarium was just right.
- The price is affordable.

Negative points:

- The bus was old and uncomfortable, causing a strange shaking that made my back hurt the whole time.
- There were people getting sick from motion sickness, which was unfortunate.
- It took about 10 minutes to walk from the bus stop at Churaumi Aquarium to the gate, which was tough in the heat.

I wish this information had been provided in advance.

良かった点は

ホテルまで送迎してもらえる

お土産やさんにも寄ってくれる

美ら海水族館の在在時間が3時間でちょうど良い

料金が安い


残念な点は

バスの車体が古くて座り心地が悪かった為か 変な揺れが続いていて ずーっと腰が痛かったです

乗り物酔いで 吐いてる人もいて 可哀想だった

美ら海水族館のバス停車場からゲートまでが徒歩10分もあり、暑い中 移動が大変でした

事前に記載しておいてほしいです

It was a one-hour bus tour, but I was able to explore Osaka city and enjoy it more than I expected. The guide's explanations were also fun!

一時間のバスでの観光でしたが、大阪市内を周れて予想以上に大阪を堪能できました。ガイドさんの解説も楽しかったですよ!

The guide was from Yakushima and shared various stories about the island while explaining the famous spots. It was interesting to hear that despite having such beautiful seas, the locals prefer playing in the rivers rather than swimming in the ocean. The stories were engaging throughout. The lunch was substantial and offered great value for money.

ガイドさんが、屋久島出身のかたで屋久島のいろいろな話を交えて、名所名所では解説してくれます。あんなにきれいな海なのに地元の人は海水浴ではなく川遊びしかしないとか、いろいろなところでお話が面白かった。昼食もしっかりしておりコスパも最高です。

I participated in a tour of two World Heritage sites, Shirakawa-go and Gokayama, as part of my trip to Kanazawa. While the time allocated for sightseeing at the two World Heritage sites wasn't exactly leisurely, it was sufficient for a good visit, and we even stopped at an observation deck that offered a panoramic view of Shirakawa-go, which wasn't part of the original plan. The lunch was quite tasty, and I finished it all. In addition to visiting the World Heritage sites, the tour also took us through the three prefectures of Ishikawa, Toyama, and Gifu, allowing us to enjoy the mountains of virgin forests and rivers flowing through valleys centered around the Hakusan range, as well as waterfalls. There were no obligatory souvenir shop stops typical of bus tours, making it a highly satisfying tour and a fulfilling day.

金沢旅行のオプションに白川郷と五箇山の合掌造りの２つの世界遺産ツアーに参加しました。２つの世界遺産はゆっくりとまでは言えないものの観光に十分な時間設定がされていて、予定になかった白川郷全景が一望できる展望台にも立ち寄ってくれました。昼食もまずまず美味しくて完食。また世界遺産観光のみならず、移動では石川、富山、岐阜の三県を巡りますが、白山系を中心に原生林の山々や谷に流れる川、滝巡りも楽しめます。バスツアーに付き物の土産物屋のはしごも無くて、満足度の高いツアーで充実した１日となりました。

I was impressed by the courteous and attentive service from start to finish. The guidance on how to enjoy the Churaumi Aquarium was excellent. Thanks to this, we were able to efficiently visit the aquarium and catch the dolphin show within our limited time.

On the bus, our guide even took the time to put her hair up and wear a costume, singing with a gentle, clear voice. She was talented in playing the shamisen and also performed hula dance.

The driver also made sure to say "Have a good day" to each person every time, which showed his dedication to his work. I thought this kind of thoughtful consideration is probably the secret to making it a popular tour.

The breathtaking views of Kouri Island are still etched in my memory. I learned a lot about Okinawa's history and culture, and my whole family said they want to come back again. Thank you very much.

最初から最後まで、丁寧で行き届いた対応で感激しました。
美ら海水族館の楽しみ方や案内がすごく上手でした。
おかげで限られた時間の中、水族館からイルカショーまで効率よく
まわることができました。
バスの中ではわざわざ髪をアップして衣装を羽織り
透き通るやさしいお声で歌ってくれました。
三味線も上手、フラダンスもやっておられる多才なガイドさんです。

運転手さんも一人ひとりにきちんと毎回”いってらっしゃい”と
声を掛けていて、仕事に対する姿勢を感じました。
こういう細やかな気遣いが、人気ツアーになる秘訣なのかな
と思いました。

古宇利島の絶景は、今でも目に焼き付いています。
沖縄の歴史・文化もたくさん教えていただいて楽しかったので、
家族皆また来たいと言っていました。
ありがとうとざいました。

Although it took almost double time to get to the first destination because the day we attended tour was just before holiday and everyone went their hometown, the guide Hiroshi-san was entertaining us and taught us many aspects of Japan!
That was shame that at some destination we had only a half of normal time, so we had to rush seeing the places, but that's due to the traffic jam and couldn't be helped.
Thanks to guide's tip, we were able to get a good blueberry ice cream!

The taxi guide was a fun person, and despite the heavy rain, the sightseeing was enjoyable. Thank you for the playful and informative guidance.

タクシーガイドさんが楽しい方で大雨の中での観光でしたが楽しかったです。遊び心たくさんの案内ありがとうございました。

It was very good to have a general idea of the locations of the tourist attractions. It helped me a lot to have a rough understanding of the positions while strolling around the city. It was a scorching day on August 5, but there were only ten Japanese customers and one female guide. It was quite hot, and one of my companions started to feel unwell. I recommend using this service only on days when you are in good health during the summer. I took the Namba South route, but next time I would like to try the North route as well.

大まかに観光名所の位置が確認でき大変良かったです。市内を散策する際にも、だいたい位置を把握できていたので助かりました。8月5日の猛暑日でしたが、お客さんは日本人10人で女性ガイドさんひとりでした。かなり暑く、同行者が体調を崩しかけました。夏は体調万全な日の利用をオススメします。南なんばルートに乗りましたが、次回は北ルートにも乗りたいです。

It was great that I could efficiently visit multiple places. However, the locations I visited this time all required a good amount of stamina to walk around, and it felt a bit tough, especially on hot summer days.

複数個所を効率よく回れたので良かった。
しかし、今回回った場所はどこも歩くのに体力が必要で、特に夏場の暑い日は少しきつい感じ。

The price was reasonable, and in the end, they took us to the airport, allowing us to spend our morning meaningfully. However, there was no explanation from the guide on-site, so it ended up being just sightseeing. We arrived before the opening time and had to wait for a while. Only at the Himeyuri Monument did we have an explanation, and we all participated in a moment of silence. Thanks to the explanation, we understood the situation and feelings from that time, which was valuable. I would appreciate it if they could include a guide's explanation, even if it means an additional fee. However, the tour content was great as it allowed us to visit the places we wanted to smoothly, making it a good deal.

お値段もお得で、最後は空港まで送ってくださるので、午前中の時間を有意義に過ごせました。
でも、現地でもガイドさんの説明がないので、見るだけになってしまったり、開園時間前に
ついて、しばらく待たされてたり、最後のひめゆりの塔のみ、説明があり、黙とうをみんなで
しましたが、説明があったことにより、その時の状況や気持ちがわかり、いいものでした。いくらか追加料金があってもいいので、ガイドさんの説明をつけてほしいです。でも、ツアー内容は、行きたい場所をスムーズに回ってくれるので、お得でした。

Since I used it on a midsummer day, everything was hot when I got in, and it was difficult to fasten the seatbelt. However, once we got onto the public road, it was cool, and the guide provided enjoyable commentary, making the time fly by. If I had to wish for something, it would be that the time spent driving in the river was a bit short, so I would have liked a little more of that.

真夏日に利用したため、乗ったときはシート等全てが熱くて、シートベルトするのも大変でしたが、公道へ出ると涼しく、また、ガイドさんが楽しく解説付きでお話してくれるので、あっという間でした。
ただ欲を言えば、川の中での走行が短かったので、もう少し増やしてもらえたらと思いました。

This time, since the hotel was Sankara, I wanted to prioritize my hotel stay, so I chose the half-day course. It was a casual tour where I could participate in casual clothes. The guide's explanations were precise and made me feel good.

今回場所ホテルがサンカラだったので、ホテル滞在を重視したかったから、半日コースにしました。
平服で参加できて、気軽なツアーでした。
ガイドさんの説明が的確で気持ちがよかった。

A good tour with a good value. They cover a lot in a day.
The tour guide provided directions tobus at the end of the tour to returnto to our destination, very helpful

On July 9th, I participated in a bus tour and water buffalo cart ride during the Diamond Princess's stop at Ishigaki Island. Riding with Yuko, each view I saw while listening to the shamisen is etched in my memory. Although it was a short time, it was a very meaningful experience. Also, I would like to thank Veltra for their kind assistance regarding the return ferry service when I made my reservation.

7月9日、ダイヤモンドプリンセスの石垣島寄港の際にバス観光と水牛車に参加しました。
ゆうこさんに乗り、三味を聴きながら回って観た景色一つ一つが頭に焼き付いて、短い時間でしたがとても有意義な経験でした。
また予約時、ベルトラさんには帰りの船便のことで色々親切に対応して頂き、ありがとうございました。

I found this tour because I had been wanting to visit Taketomi Island, which is only about a 10-minute trip from Ishigaki Island. It was cheaper than buying the boat and water buffalo cart separately, so I decided on this option right away. You can also choose your return boat based on the day's conditions, which I recommend.

石垣島からたった10分くらいで行けるということで、以前から竹富島に行きたいと思っていたところ、こちらのツアーを見つけました。
船、水牛車を別々に買うより安かったので、すぐにこちらに決めました。
帰りの船も当日の状況によって決めることができるし、おすすめです。

I also participated in the South Route in the morning. It was a great opportunity to understand the history and characteristics. The best part was when I made a mistake with the time and contacted them; they kindly moved me to the next session since there were available spots. I am very grateful for their wonderful support.

午前に南ルートも参加しました。歴史も特徴もわかりとても良い機会でした。一番は、時間を間違ってしまって連絡をしたら、空席があるので次の回にまわしてくださり感謝感激です。対応が素晴らしかったです。

This tour includes both water buffalo carts traveling through the water on Yubu Island and those moving through the town on Taketomi Island. As previous travelers have noted, upon checking in at the remote island terminal, we received all our tickets and proceeded to our respective boarding areas on time. The coordination and guidance at each location were solid, allowing us to explore freely and comfortably while ensuring a safe and efficient visit to all three islands.

The mangrove cruise took place on a day close to high tide, but there were unique sights to see during low tide, and the captain's stories were entertaining.

On Yubu Island, the water buffalo cart crosses the sea, creating a scene filled with sky, ocean, and the water buffalo cart. I had imagined it would have a more rustic charm, but it turned out to be quite touristy with a comical side, which seemed to appeal to a wide range of generations. While on land, after confirming the return time for the water buffalo cart, we were free to explore. For lunch, we went to a cafeteria where we enjoyed a bento box featuring Okinawan ingredients, including rice made from black rice from Iriomote Island. As someone visiting Okinawa for the first time, I found the unique food delicious, and I even bought some souvenirs at Ishigaki Airport on the way back, thanks to the bento from Yubu Island. We took beautiful photos of flowers and the water buffalo in the water, and while we could relax on Yubu Island, it was hot, so we took breaks in cool buildings while exploring.

On Taketomi Island, I chose the water buffalo cart and bus tour. First, we took a bus from Taketomi Port to Kaiji Beach and Kondoi Beach. Although the time at each location was short, there were cheers when we saw the beautiful shallow beaches. The water buffalo cart then leisurely moved through the streets lined with red-tiled roofs and blooming bougainvillea. (The water buffalo has a habit of stopping in the shade, which was quite charming.) With a roof overhead, we were shielded from the heat, and the 30 minutes passed quickly as the tour neared its end. The connection to the bus back to Taketomi Port was excellent, so there wasn't time to shop or have tea in town, but without this kind of tour that allows for a short visit to all three islands, I wouldn't have been able to travel to the Yaeyama Islands. The itinerary itself and the operational efficiency of the tour seemed to reflect feedback from previous travelers, showing improvements, and I thought it was a wonderfully well-organized tour. This time, I traveled alone as a reconnaissance trip, but if it’s this good, I’d like to bring my husband along next time and go again.

由布島で水の中をゆく水牛車と、竹富島の町なかをゆく水牛車の両方があるこのツアー。
先人の方が、体験談に書いておられる通り、離島ターミナルでの受付時に、すべてのチケットを受け取って、時間通りに各々乗り場へ。各場所での連携、誘導もしっかりしていて、自由で気楽
でありながら、安心で、効率良く３島を回れました。

マングローブクルーズは大潮に近い日にちでしたが、引き潮ならではの見どころがあり、
船長さんのお話も面白かった。

由布島では、海をわたってゆく水牛車。視界の中が、空と、海と、水牛車、の世界。。。
は、もうちょっといい感じに鄙びた風情かと勝手に思っておりましたが、
ツーリスティックで、コミカルな一面もあり、それはそれで、幅広い世代に受けている様子。
上陸中は、戻りの水牛車の集合時間を確認したら、自由に見学します。
お昼は、各々食堂に行き頂くのですが、
沖縄食材を散りばめたお弁当で、西表島の黒米？のごはんがついています。沖縄方面は初めての私には珍しい食べものが多くとても美味しかったので、帰りの石垣空港でお土産に買ったものもあり、由布島のお弁当のおかげと思っています。
美しい花や、水に入っている水牛さんの写真を撮ったり、由布島では結構ゆっくりできますが、
暑いので涼しい建物のなかで休憩しつつの見学という感じでした。


竹富島は、水牛車とバス観光を選びました。
まず、バスで竹富港からカイジ浜や、コンドイ浜へ。各所時間は短いですが、遠浅の美しい浜が見えた時には、歓声が上がっていました。
そして、水牛車は、ブーゲンビリアの咲く赤瓦の街並みをゆっくりと進みます。
（日陰で止まる癖のある水牛さんがご愛嬌）
屋根があるので暑さは遮られ30分は結構すぐ過ぎて、ツアーも終盤です。
帰りの竹富港までのバスへの連絡もやたら良いので、町へ出て、買い物や、お茶のみをする時間はありませんが、短い時間でも３島巡りできるこのようなツアーでなければ、八重山諸島の旅行には来られなかったでしょう。
旅程そのものも、それを実行する側の機動力もあり、以前体験談等で見かけた客の声も反映され改善されているように見えましたし、素晴らしくよくできたツアーだと思いました。
今回は、下見を兼ねての一人旅でしたが、こんなに良いなら夫も連れて、また行きたいです。

Really great tour. We got picked up on time from a hotel near to where we were staying which was very handy and well organised. Our guide, Levin, had perfect English, was very helpful and informative and made the tour extremely enjoyable. There were plenty of break stops along the way and the bus was very comfortable. Due to unforeseen traffic our itinerary changed however this was handled really well and we still got to make each stop as planned. Unfortunately the weather wasn't great but Levin still made each stop fun and interesting. The lunch provided was excellent food and we got to experience the traditional Japanese culture. We didn't have much expectations for the 4D experience but it was actually brilliant and we really enjoyed it. Overall it was a really great trip and we would highly recommend it to anyone who's thinking of doing the Mount Fuji tour.

I participated in a cycling course on Taketomi Island. It was hot, but the kids really enjoyed collecting star sand at Star Sand Beach, playing on the beach as much as they wanted, and visiting the village. It was also nice to be able to choose the time for the return ferry.

竹富島でのサイクリングコースに参加しました
暑かったですが、星砂海岸で星砂集めたり、ビーチで好きなだけ遊んだり、集落にお邪魔したりで、子供たちはとても楽しんでいました
帰りのフェリーの時間が選べるのも良かったです

We enjoyed the whole tour and the food.