All Reviews for Bus Tours

I have visited Okinawa Prefecture for tourism several times in the past, but this time, I participated in the Okinawa Regular Sightseeing Bus for the first time. Considering the number of spots we visited for a day trip, I was mindful of the time for my return flight. Of course, as mentioned in the tour's guidelines, I made sure to participate with more than two hours of buffer time before my flight. The bus guide consistently reminded passengers to adhere to the sightseeing schedule, allowing us to move to the next spot with plenty of time, which was very reassuring. Thank you to the guide and the driver. If I have the chance, I would like to participate in another course as well.

過去十数回、沖縄県に観光に来ていますが今回、沖縄定期観光バスに始めて参加しました。日帰りツアーの割りには訪れるスポットが多いので帰りの飛行機の時間を気にしながら参加しましたむろん、ツアーの注意事項にありました通りに飛行機の時間は２時間以上の余裕をみての参加でした。バスガイドさんが乗客に観光時間を厳守するように毎回呼びかけて下さり、余裕をもって次の観光スポットへの移動ができて大安心な工程で周れることができました。ガイドさん運転手さん有難うございました。また、チャンスがあれば別のコースにも参加してみたいと思います。

We left the hotel at 7:30 AM and arrived at Naha Airport as scheduled at 1:00 PM. We were able to board our flight at 1:40 PM without any rush. I was satisfied just to have joined the tour to visit "Seifa Utaki." All entrance fees and other costs are to be purchased individually on-site. There were some people who arrived late for the departure time, but it seems that the schedule accounted for that. This tour may not be suitable for those who want to take their time sightseeing at various locations.

ホテルを7時30分に出発してから予定通り13時には那覇空港に到着
慌てることなく13時40分発の飛行機にも乗れました。
「斎場御嶽(せーふぁうたき)」に行きたくて申し込んだツアーだったのでそれだけで満足です。
入園料等はすべて現地で各自購入します。
出発時間に遅れてくる方々もいらっしゃいましたがそれも見越しての時間配分だったようです。
各所をゆっくり観光したいという方には向きません。

The Ninja Village is a boring place with no activity. First thought of the place is a Theme Park exploring attraction. Nothing to experience with, just a young girl with Facebook frame posing as Ninja. The lunch is interesting though, but many tourists wasted food.
The trip ends after a brief site visit of Mount Fuji and a food street village. Tour guides rest and everything quiet inside the bus on return trip. No interaction among participants and no group photography session. Everyone minding their own business.

I was thinking about how to spend half a day until my afternoon flight when I found this bus tour and decided to join. The time allocation allows for a thorough look at the attractions, so the satisfaction level for this price is very high! After all, it's very reassuring to enjoy the sights on a sightseeing bus without having to drive a rental car, while listening to the guide's explanations! I was able to fully enjoy the scenery from the window!

午後の飛行機までの半日をどうしようか考えていたところ、このバスツアーを見つけ参加しました。
名所もじっくり見れる時間配分なのでこのお値段で満足度は非常に高いでしょう！
何せ自分でレンタカー運転せずに観光バスでゆったり、ガイドさんの説明を聞きながらなのでとても安心です！車窓からの景色をしっかり楽しめました！

The mangrove cruise does feel a bit rushed, but I think it's good for those who don't want to paddle a canoe or don't have the stamina. The ox cart was cute with the oxen, and I enjoyed listening to the sanshin music, which made me very satisfied. The awamori gelato at the café on Yufu Island was delicious.

マングローブクルーズは駆け足感が否めませんが、カヌーに乗りたくない体力のない方や疲れたくない方には良いかと思います。
牛車は牛が可愛いし、三線も聞けて、大変満足しました。
由布島にあるカフェの泡盛のジェラートが美味しかった。

Since the places I want to visit are included in this course, this is actually my second time participating. I really like it, so I will probably participate a third time as well. Thank you very much.

行きたいところがこのコースに入っているので実は2度目の参加です。大変気に入っているので、3度目の参加も近いことでしょう。ありがとうございました。

The day before the bus tour, I ran the NAHA Marathon. The purpose of my trip to Okinawa was the NAHA Marathon, which I participated in for the first time last year. This time, I struggled to maintain my usual pace and barely managed to finish, which made me lose a bit of confidence. I decided to join this bus tour because I wanted to see the actual course I ran. It ended up providing even more than I expected. Looking at the course from the bus, I was once again impressed that I had managed to run such a challenging route the day before. Moreover, the temperature rose to 28.2 degrees, and in the second half, the sun was beating down directly from behind me. I was pouring water over my head as my energy dwindled and my legs felt heavy. But the support from the spectators was incredible... ice pops, cola, mandarins... various forms of assistance kept coming from the people cheering me on, and I felt like I was saved. As I reminisced about my desperate run during yesterday's marathon while viewing the course from the bus, I felt an indescribable emotion. Before that, I visited the Himeyuri Memorial Museum, where I learned about the stark disparities in life between the current peace in Japan and the horrors of war. I reflected on my current environment with gratitude. Although it's just a full marathon, I will continue to practice as much as I can and challenge myself again in the NAHA Marathon. This time, I plan to pay my respects at the Himeyuri Tower along the way and aim for a sub-four-hour finish, which I reconsidered during the bus tour.

バス観光の前日、NAHAマラソンを走ってきました。沖縄に来た目的は、昨年初めて参加したNAHAマラソンです。今回のフルマラソンはいつものペースが出せずやっとのことでフィニッシュが出来、少し自信を無くしかけていました。この観光バスツァを決めたのは、実際どんなコースを走っているのか知りたかったからです。それが、このツァでそれ以上の結果もたらしてくれました。バスの中からこのコースを見ると、よくもこんな険しいコースを前日走りきったなぁと改めて感心しました。その上、気温が28.2度まで上がり後半は背後から太陽が直接当たり、水を頭からかぶってますます体力が落ちて足が上がらない後半のコース。でも沿道の応援から援助の手が・・・チュチュのアイスが、コーラが、みかんが・・・・色んな援助の手が切れることなく応援してくれる人々に命拾いしたなぁ～～と、昨日のマラソンで必死に走ってる自分をこのコースをバスの中から見て回想していると何とも言えない気分になりました。その前にひめゆりの塔の資料館に行き、日本の現在の平和と戦争当時の悲惨さのあまりにも不公平な人生の格差を知り、今の環境を感謝しながら、たかがフルマラソン、それでもフルマラソンと精いっぱいこれからも練習して、また、NAHAマラソンに挑戦し、今度は途中でひめゆりの塔をお参りしてサブフォーを目指そうとバス観光で考えなおしました。

I was looking forward to the night tour, but unfortunately, it rained. I considered canceling, but I went to the meeting place anyway. Since I was there, I decided to get on the bus, and I found the guide's explanations and songs quite enjoyable. The rainy illuminations were beautiful as well. I'm glad I didn't cancel and went on the tour.

楽しみにしていたナイト観光でしたが、あいにくの雨。キャンセルしようかと思いつつも集合場所に行きました。やっぱり折角なのでバスに乗りましたがガイドさんの説明や、歌が結構楽しく雨のイルミネーションも綺麗
キャンセルせずに乗って良かったと思いました。

I booked this tour hoping my foreign friends would enjoy it. We visited two courses: Asakusa and Odaiba, but the Odaiba course was particularly well-received. The first stop was next to Tokyo Tower. The beautifully lit Tokyo Tower was breathtaking and even for someone living in Japan, it was moving. Since we were on a bus with a transparent upper deck, I was able to take photos of Tokyo Tower from a close-up angle, looking up at it. Additionally, we were lucky enough to see fireworks near the Rainbow Bridge. I wish we could have extended our trip to Roppongi, but there were few buses, so we had to give up. I think the illuminations in Roppongi are beautiful this time of year, so I hope the bus frequency increases a bit. Another issue was that, despite it being Saturday, the service was running on a weekday schedule. According to the staff, they had started running the same schedule all day for a while now. I found out about this on the morning of the tour and had to change my plans, so I felt it would have been helpful if this information was available on the website.

外国人の友達が喜んでくれるといいなと思い、このツアーを予約しました。浅草コースとお台場コースの２つを巡りましたが、特に好評だったのはお台場コースです。まず初めの停留所は東京タワー横。綺麗にライトアップされた東京タワーは圧巻で、日本に住んでいる私にとっても感動的でした。乗車していたのが上がスケルトンになっているタイプのバスだったこともあり、接近して見上げるような角度で東京タワーの写真を撮ることができました。また、偶然にもレインボーブリッジの脇に花火を見ることができ、ラッキーな思いもできました。六本木まで足を伸ばせたら良かったのですが、バスの本数が少なく、断念しました。六本木のライトアップも綺麗な時期だと思うので、もう少し本数が増えれば良いのになぁと思います。また、最も困った点は、土曜日だったにもかかわらず平日ダイヤで運行していたことです。担当の方いはく、少し前から終日同じダイヤで走るようになったとのこと。当日の朝そのことを知り、予定を変えなくてはいけなくなったので、HPの方にも情報が載っていると良かったなと感じました。

The day we rode was very windy, but it felt refreshing! I thoroughly enjoyed it with the guide's polite and lively explanations in the background. I want to ride again!

乗った日は強風でしたが気分爽快！
ガイドさんの丁寧で軽快な説明をバックに充分楽しめました。また乗りたい！

I rode with two friends! Since it was a weekday, there were no other customers, and we had the bus to ourselves! It was my first time on an open-deck bus, and the ride was comfortable and pleasant! Plus, it had heating! (What a surprise!) They also provided blankets! The cold weather measures were perfect! Of course, there was an explanation from the bus attendant as well.

The bus is really tall, with a height of 4 meters (the tallest in Japan), and apparently, this type is only available from Kintetsu in Japan. The view of Midosuji's main street looks different from what you see while walking, giving you a unique feeling. It's quite magical in its own way! The illumination on Midosuji isn't just one color; it changes according to various images and themes.

In the second half, we went to see Nakano Island, and surprisingly, you can view it from even higher up! I won't spoil it, so I hope you enjoy it after you ride! I'm from Kansai, and my friend came from Kanto, and it was both of our first times on this type of bus, but I think it's definitely worth it for locals as well as visitors from afar!

Kids would probably be super excited! Thank you for a wonderful time!

友人二人と乗りました！平日なのか他のお客さんはおらず、貸切状態でした！
オープンデッキバスは初めて乗りましたが、乗り心地は良く快適です❗しかも
暖房もついてました！（ビックリ！）そしてひざ掛けもちゃんとあります！寒さ
対策バッチリです！もちろんバスの添乗員さんの説明もあります♪
すごぐ背の高いバスで４mの高さ（日本最高）があるそうで、コレは
日本では近鉄さんしかないタイプだそうです♪御堂筋のメインスト
リートの景色は普段歩いて見るのとは違って
見えて違う気分が味わえます。これはこれで幻想的です♪御堂筋の
ライトアップは一色では無いんですねー♪色々なイメージやテーマ
にあわせて色が違います♪そして！後半は中の島を見に行くのです
が、何と！もっと上から眺めることができるのです！その辺はネタ
バレになるので、是非乗ってからのお楽しみ　にして頂きたいと思い
ます！私は関西が地元で、友人は関東から来
て二人共、こういうバスは始めてだったので
すが、地元の方でももちろん遠方から乗る価
値アリだと思います♪
子供さんなら大興奮だと思います♪心地良い
時間をありがとうございます！

I'm glad I was able to visit various places in a short amount of time.

It would have been even better if there was a guide for comfortable walking shoes in the pamphlet. Fortunately, I happened to be wearing sneakers, so I was able to walk well.

短い時間であちこち回れてよかったです。

パンフレットに歩きやすい靴の案内があれば、更によかったです。
偶然にもスニーカーだったので、しっかり歩けました。

The schedule was just right with all the classic spots. Also, the guide not only taught us various things but also sang and danced with us. I really felt the Okinawan vibe. It became an unforgettable trip.

スポト全部定番で、スケジュールちょうどいいと思います。
そして、ガイドさん色々教えいただいてだけではなく、バズに歌ったり踊ったり。いい沖縄風を感じました。忘れられない旅になった。

I enjoyed my first visit to Osaka on a double-decker bus with the guide's explanations. It was a chilly day, so the blanket and heat pack were very appreciated. It was a reasonable price and duration to quickly see the famous spots in Namba. A warm Osaka specialty would be perfect for my chilled body.

初めての大阪を2階建てバスに乗りガイドさんの解説で堪能しました。おりしも、寒気の入った日だったので、ひざ掛けとカイロはとてもありがたかった。難波の名所をざっと見るにも手ごろな値段と所要時間でした。冷え切った体には温かい大阪名物でも。

The morning is early, but I was able to do various sightseeing! I especially recommend the power spots! You can see mystical scenery!

朝は早いけど、いろんな観光ができました！
パワースポットが特におすすめです！神秘的な光景が見られます！

best tour if you have a small amount of time in Tokyo. We went to a lot of places and it does not feel rush. We will use veltra again when we go back to Japan!

Kyoto is incredibly popular in the fall! I want to visit the classic spots like Fushimi Inari Taisha, Kiyomizu-dera, and Kinkaku-ji! Considering the hassle of traffic and train transfers, I found a bus tour that made it much easier! Plus, it was a great value monitor tour! To sum it up, it was a "well-organized tour!"

At the morning meeting point, the bus seats were already assigned, so we could relax until departure. Since the departure from Umeda is a hotel pickup, even though it's a small hotel, you can enjoy breakfast there before joining the tour. After passing through Namba, we arrived at Fushimi Inari Taisha, where the tour guide provided a shortcut map depending on the crowd (laugh!?), and we visited. Then we went to Kiyomizu-dera, had lunch in Karasuma, and I was impressed by the efficiency of chasing the bus by train for just one station. Next, we headed to Kinkaku-ji, which was as crowded as expected, with the parking lot full! The tour was so well-organized that participants were dropped off first, and the driver communicated the bus stop number to the tour guide later. This is the great thing about bus tours! You can't do that with a private car. We arrived at Kyoto Station feeling very satisfied. The tour guide prayed for us not to hit traffic, but it was fine because everyone was sound asleep, so even if there was traffic, it was okay! Sleeping means we’ll arrive! Isn’t that another great aspect of bus tours?

Finally, although it was stated that the tour would have an accompanying staff member but no guide, Jewel, our tour attendant, provided very clear explanations and enjoyable conversations, fulfilling the role of a guide wonderfully. I had a great time and was very satisfied. I would love to use Veltra's services again somewhere!

秋に大人気の京都！しかも伏見稲荷大社、清水寺、金閣寺というベタなコースに行きたい！
渋滞と電車移動の面倒を考えるとなかなか行くのが億劫になる時に見つけたバスツアー！
しかもお得感溢れるモニターツアー！！ひと言で言うと、「出来たツアー！！」でした。
朝の集合時にはもうバスの座席が決まっているので出発まではゆっくり過ごす事ができます。
しかも梅田発はホテル集合のため小さいホテルですが早く行ってホテル朝食を楽しんでからの参加も可能です。難波を経由して→伏見稲荷大社に到着する頃、添乗員さんから混雑に応じてのショートカットマップ(笑！？)を頂いて拝観。→清水寺へ →烏丸でランチ後バスを電車でひと駅追いかけるという要領の良さに関心しました。→金閣寺へ 予想通りの混雑で駐車場も満杯！バスから参加者を先に降ろして運転手さんがバスの停車スポット番号を後で添乗員さんに連絡するというなんともまた要領の良いツアー。コレコレ！バスツアーの良いところ！自家用車ではそんな事できませんからね。→大満足で京都駅に。渋滞していませんように！と添乗員さんが祈ってくださいましたが、 いいんです 参加者みんな グッスリ寝てましたから渋滞してても大丈夫！！寝てたら着く！これもバスツアーの良いところではないですか！！
最後に添乗員同行 ですがガイドは付きませんと明記の有るツアーでしたが添乗員のジュエルさん！とってもわかり易い説明と楽しいお喋りで、十分ガイド役も果たして下さり
楽しく大満足でした。またどこかでベルトラさんのお世話になりたいです。

We had three hours to spend at the aquarium but will be good if the hours can be extended. However we managed to enjoy the dolphin show at 230pm (but then quickly ran to chase the bus afterwards. Bus departs at 3pm). The recommended time to watch the dolphin show is at 130pm.
When you walk in to the entrance of the aquarium, you can get your photo captured for free (only for the small-sized photo but good enough to serve as memory. If you wish to buy an enlarged photo, then you will have to purchase it). Just be prepared to queue up.

We seem to enjoy the Pineapple Park more than Butterfly Farm (lunch is no good :(

Last but not least, we had a very polite Japanese tour guide. however English may be difficult to understand for her. Audio guide is provided but would be perfect if the tour guide can speak English so that we can have more interaction.

When I departed from Umeda in Osaka, it was raining quite a bit. I felt disappointed since it was Kyoto, but by the time we arrived in Kyoto, it had turned into a light rain. First, we headed to Fushimi Inari Taisha. There were large torii gates and many people. As we walked up, we finally reached the Senbon Torii. I was excited because I had always wanted to visit. The rain had lessened to the point where we didn't need umbrellas. Passing through the Senbon Torii, I felt a profound sense of reverence. The Omokaru Stone was heavy. Unfortunately, it seems my wish may not come true just yet. At Kiyomizu-dera, we even caught glimpses of clear skies. The contrast of the red autumn leaves against the brief blue sky was beautiful. It wasn't too crowded, allowing us to worship smoothly. The autumn leaves at Kinkaku-ji were also lovely. Our tour guide, Harry, was fantastic. This time, I was with a multinational group, and although I couldn't speak directly with them, it seemed everyone understood Harry's fluent explanations in English, Chinese, and Korean, and they were all very cheerful and enjoying themselves without being late for the gathering. I also found it helpful for my conversation studies. Thank you very much.

大阪梅田を出発する時は雨が結構降っていました。せっかくの京都なのに、と残念に思いましたが、京都に着く頃には、小雨となりました。まずは伏見稲荷大社へ。大きな鳥居があって、たくさんの人でした。テクテク上がり、いよいよ千本鳥居です。一度は訪れてみたかったのでワクワクです。雨も傘がいらないくらいになりました。千本鳥居をくぐると、何とも厳かな気持ちになりました。おもかる石は重かったです。残念ですが、望みはまだまだかないそうもありません。清水寺では晴れ間も覗きました。紅の紅葉に一瞬の青空がキレイです。さほど混雑しておらず、スムーズに参拝することができました。金閣寺の紅葉もよかったです。ツアーガイドのハリーさんもサイコーでした。今回のツアーは多国籍の方々とご一緒で、直接お話しすることはできなかったのですが、ハリーさんの流暢な英語、中国語、韓国語の説明に理解されていたようで、集合にも遅れることもなく、とてもにこやかに楽しそうにされていました。私自身も会話の勉強になりました。ありがとうございました。

Thank you for your assistance this time.
Around ten minutes past the scheduled time, a blue bus with a painted whale shark came to pick us up at the hotel.
The bus was almost full, which shows how popular this course is.

This time, we visited the Churaumi Aquarium at my husband's strong request, and even a three-hour stay was not enough to see everything; it became a fun memory.
Additionally, I thought the price was a great deal considering it included entrance fees and lunch at places like Pineapple Park and the Ryukyu Mura Butterfly Garden.

For lunch, we had Okinawa soba, which had a bit of a light topping, but the soup was delicious.
Although there is a difference of just under two hours in the order of hotel pickups between the first and last hotels, I recommend it for those who can enjoy that aspect.

この度はお世話になりました。
予定の時刻より１０分ほど過ぎた頃にジンベイザメが描かれた青いバスが
ピックアップ場所のホテルに迎えに来てくれました。
バスはほぼ満席でこのコースの人気のほどがうかがえます

今回は夫の強い要望で「美ら海水族館」が目的でしたが
３時間滞在でも足りないほど見所のある水族館は楽しい思い出となりました。
その他、パイナップルパークや琉宮城の蝶蝶園など入園料や昼食付きで
この価格はお得だと思いました。

昼食は沖縄そばで具は少しでしたがスープが美味しかったです。
ピックアップのためあちこちのホテルに寄る順番が最初と最後のホテルでは
２時間弱の差がありますが
それも楽しめるという方にはお勧めです。

A tour with many foreigners.
It takes you to the main attractions, so I recommend it for those who don't have much time!
The food is also delicious.

外国人が多いツアー。
主要な場所を行ってくれるので、
あまり時間のない方にお勧め！
食事もおいしいです。

In the morning, I noticed at the Ishigaki Island boarding area that there are numerous tour operators. Departure times vary depending on the boat (tour company). With so many options, you can choose a provider that fits your schedule. I was amazed by the star sand on the beach; it's worth seeing at least once. The ox cart experience feels sufficient after just one time. It moves leisurely around the nearby area.

朝　石垣島の乗船場で気づいたのですが、数多くのツアー企画業者がいます。
出発時間も船（ツアー社）によって異なります。
選択肢が多いので、自分の時間の都合にマッチした業者選択が可能です。
海岸での星の砂には驚きました。一度見る価値はあります。
牛車は一度経験すれば十分な感じ。ゆったりと近場を移動します。

Riding a water buffalo cart and visiting Taketomi Island had been my long-time dream, and this time, both dreams came true at once! The hotel and port transfers, explanations at the port, and guidance along the way were all smooth, and I didn't feel any stress at all. The staff at each facility we visited were very friendly and seemed accustomed to dealing with tourists. I was a bit anxious about not being able to choose the lunch menu, but it had a good amount of Okinawan ingredients and was delicious! Since I used a rental bicycle on Taketomi Island, I was able to explore at my own pace and decide my return time, which was great. I think this course is highly recommended for those visiting remote islands for the first time!

水牛車に乗る事と竹富島に行く事が長年の夢だったので、今回一気に夢が叶いました！
ホテルと港の送迎、港での説明、途中の案内もスムーズで何もストレスを感じませんでした。
途中お世話になった各施設のスタッフの方々も、観光客慣れされてるようでとても親切でした。
昼食のメニューが選べないのが不安だったのですが、適度に沖縄食材が入っていて美味しかったです♪
竹富島ではレンタサイクルを利用したので、マイペースに回れて帰りの時間も自分で決められて良かったです。
初めて離島巡りをされる方にはオススメのコースだと思います！

Although we do not understand Japanese, we can feel the hospitality of our tour guide. She sang us 3 Japanese songs and they were nice. The tour expense covers only the transportation cost but it is still value for money. The translation kit does not work.

I am a Japanese person who has settled in the ancient city of Chiang Mai, Thailand, and I travel to various countries. This time, it was quite a challenge to quickly and inexpensively visit the main tourist spots in Kyoto, which can be difficult for travelers. After living in Thailand for 10 years, I was planning a trip back to Japan for two weeks to thoroughly explore the major cities and representative tourist sites of Japan.

I believe the top attractions are the shrines and temples in Kyoto. There are so many highlights in Kyoto, and deciding where to start visiting the main tourist spots was crucial for me, especially to please my wife (who is Thai). Before the trip, I spent a lot of time searching the internet, focusing on budget and itinerary.

While searching online, I quickly found this bus tour. The reason I chose Shinki Bus Tours was that it offered a quick and affordable way to explore. The tour included popular sites: Kiyomizu-dera, Kinkaku-ji, and Fushimi Inari Taisha. Since I was also planning to extend my trip to Osaka, the meeting point was perfectly set at Kyoto Shinkansen Station, with the return at Osaka Namba Station, fitting my travel route perfectly. The price was reasonable, so it was an easy decision.

After researching Shinki Bus Tours, I found that they are a well-established company offering bus tours, which made me feel secure about my booking. On the day of the tour, the staff member was waiting at Kyoto Station with a sign, making it easy to find them. After confirming our names, everything proceeded as scheduled.

It seemed that the meeting point was a bit hard to find, as others were wandering around, but the staff member kindly approached those looking confused, and once everyone was gathered, we departed on time. The combination of trains and buses was well-organized, saving time and allowing us to visit the tourist spots efficiently. I was impressed by how well they managed the itinerary.

The bright yellow bus and the staff member's yellow jacket made it easy to identify, ensuring we didn't lose track of time or the group. The explanations of the tourist sites were concise and efficient, without any unnecessary shopping stops that are often found on tours. The shopping opportunities were straightforward, with explanations that the products were unique and available for tasting, which was refreshing compared to other bus guides.

Moreover, dining at tourist spots can be about 20% more expensive, but we were taken to a building where local people eat, allowing us to enjoy a delicious and affordable lunch, which was satisfying. The guide provided historical context about figures like Tokugawa Ieyasu and Oda Nobunaga, but they focused more on practical information like photo opportunities, meeting times, and restroom locations, which were far more important.

As we were a couple on this trip, the guide was considerate about restroom availability, noting that there were often long lines for women's restrooms and suggesting alternatives if needed. Traveling can change one's lifestyle and help discover a new self, and I found myself enjoying a drink (beer) and, as a result, needing to use the restroom more often, which the guide managed well.

We also shared the bus with foreign tourists, and there were no issues; Japanese passengers sat in the front while foreigners were in the back, making for a comfortable ride. This is likely why the tour is so popular.

At Fushimi Inari, it takes over an hour to walk the entire path, but the guide provided shortcuts for those who wanted to return early, which was helpful for older participants. Looking back, the scenery with the many torii gates became somewhat repetitive, but it was just the right amount of sightseeing.

At Kinkaku-ji and Kiyomizu-dera, the guide pointed out the best spots for photos, and my wife and I captured some great pictures, especially at the stunning reflection point at Kinkaku-ji. I am grateful for the guide's advice, which made the

私はタイの古都チェンマイに住居を定めて各国を旅行している日本人です。
このたびは京都を手っ取り早くなをかつ主要な観光地を短時間で格安で廻るという
旅行者にとっては難しい難題でした。　
なんせタイランドに住んで10年経ち久しぶりの日本旅行で2週間で
日本の主要な都市と日本を代表する観光地をくまなく廻る予定でです。
やはり１番の観光は京都の神社仏閣だと思います。
京都は見どころがたくさん有り何処から主要観光地を廻るか？
妻（タイ人）にいかに喜ばれるか！
が私にとては重要な課題で旅行前はもんもんとインターネットの検索と
予算と日程に明け暮れました
インターネットを検索しましてすぐに見つかったのがこのバスツアーで
この神姫バスツアーズを選んだ理由は手っ取り早く安く廻るが決手です。
清水寺・金閣寺・伏見稲荷大社バスツアー 人気の3大寺社めぐりです
丁度大阪へも足を伸ばす予定でしたので集合が京都新幹線駅発で帰りが大阪難波駅着
で京都、大阪と旅の順路で予定にぴったり当てはまり毎日予定されていて
値段も安くハイ決まりぃ～。
神姫バスツアーズを調べたところそれなりに手広くバス観光を手掛けている会社で
したので安心して申し込みました。
当日担当員の方が京都駅でプラカードを掲げて待っていましたのですぐにわかりました。
出席者名を告げ時間どうりの予定で事はすすみました。
集合場所がちょっとわかりずらかったみたいで他の人たちがうろうろとしていたみたいで
担当員の方がその辺で立ってきょろきょろしている人に声をかけて全員揃ったので
時間どうりの出現発となりました。
電車とバスをうまく組み合わせ時間を節約してロスなく観光地を廻る、
京都をしっかり把握してないとできない技でさすがだと感心しました。
黄色のバスと添乗員さんの黄色のはっぴが目立ちバスは間違いなく乗車できて添乗員さんの
ハッピ姿が目立って見失うことなく時間の配分とどこでもある観光地の
説明など簡単に要領よくこなして無駄がありませんでした。
ツアーでよく見かける予定に入ってない買物などのストップがなく嫌味がありません
買物もここで買うと安くここの商品は試食が出来てココだけしか
売っていないので気に入れば買っても良いでしょうという説明で簡素で
嫌味が全くなくどこかのバスガイドとはちがいました
そればかりか観光地での飲食は２０％ぐらい高いので京都の一般の人が利用する
レストランの集合するビルへ案内されて安くておいしい昼食をいただき満足です
３代観光地の案内は徳川家康、とか織田信長とかがなんだかんだと長々とどこかの
バスガイドじゃないが1500何年にとかすぐに忘れるような事を説明をされて時間稼ぎ
をするよりも手短な案内でカメラチャンスと集合時間とトイレがどこにあり
ここで土産物を買う方が得だとかの説明のほうがはるかに重要なことです。
トイレなど私共は夫婦で参加ですので女性のトイレは並んで待つ事が多く
ココが込み合っていたらこちらにもトイレがありますという親切さでした。
旅の習性は自分の生活に変化を与え本来の環境から脱して新しい自分を発見
すること？なのかなぁ～と自分で勝手に理解して酒を（ビール）飲み
ボヤー、ホケーとしてつい飲みすぎて、トイレ、トイレとなりやすいので
重要な事で的確にこの添乗員は抑えていました。
それと外国人とも同じバスに同乗しましたが外国人は後ろの席で
日本人は前の席みたいでなんのトラブルもなくバスの乗車中は快適でした
だからこのツアーは人気があるのだなぁ～と思います。
伏見稲荷では全部道なりに廻ると１時間強かかるが中間地点で大半の人が
戻ってくる抜け道も教授して年寄りには助かりました。
後から振り返るに同じような風景、鳥居がたくさん重なり見飽きてしまう
ほどで丁度ほどなく適当な見学かと思います。
金閣時、清水寺のカメラチャンスはここしかない場所を教えてくださり
妻とベストポイントで写真を取りました
とくに金閣寺の水沼に移る絶景ポイントも被写体に収めました
これ一重に添乗員さんのアドバイスの賜物だと感謝しております。
主要観光地を安く廻れるこのツアーは体験して良かったと思います。
今度は、またファミリーで、訪れようと思います。
まだ訪れてないコースも色々あるみたいで今度はどのコースにしようかな？
とかこのコースはどんなかなとか楽しさが倍増して今から今後のツアーを
検索して心が躍っています。
洗練されたツアーで短時間で主要観光地を安く廻るこれだぁ～！

I participated in the half-day tour that started early in the morning. I was satisfied to be able to visit the World Heritage Site, Sefa Utaki. While it felt like there might not be enough time to explore leisurely, the guide provided explanations and efficiently took us around, allowing us to have a fulfilling experience. It was also nice that we were dropped off at Kokusai Street. Thank you very much.

朝早くからの半日ツアーだったので参加しました。
世界遺産群である斎場御嶽も見学でき、満足です。
ゆっくり見学すると、少し時間が足りない感じがしなくもないですが、ガイドさんの説明もあり、効率良く周って下さるので、充実した時間を過ごせました。
国際通りまで送迎してもらえたのも良かったです。
ありがとうございました。

I participated in a family trip with 11 people to celebrate my mother's 60th birthday. The shuttle service to the hotel was very helpful, especially since we had small children with us.

I really enjoyed the mangroves, the water buffalo cart, and Taketomi Island; it felt like a different world from Japan. The water buffalo was very large, relaxed, and adorable! I would love to use this service again when I want to see them. Thank you for this experience!

母の還暦のお祝いで11人大家族旅行で参加しました。ホテルまでの送迎があり子供が小さいためとても助かりました。
マングローブも水牛車も竹富島も日本ではない感覚でとても楽しめました。
水牛はとても大きくのんびりさんで可愛かったです！また会いたくなったら利用させていただきたいです。今回はありがとうございました。

The only comment is that there are too many pick up points taking too much time to pick up and drop off.

The cost performance is excellent. Since it's a tour that arrives at the airport at 1 PM, it's definitely worth considering participating if you can make it on time.

コストパフォーマンスは最高です。午後１時に空港着のツアーですので、時間に間に合うのであれば参加を検討する価値は十分あります。

Very enjoyable day outing to the Aquarium, Butterfly Garden and the Pineapple park. The dolphin show was splendid so don't miss the show time; the butterflies are used to humans so they will fly instinctively to you - great for photo shoot!; at first we thought there was nothing much to do at the Pineapple Park but walk to the end to sample goodies like pineapple juice, wine and cakes.

Bring something to munch as the lunch provided is a simple one.

It was almost a 12 hour outing as there was slight traffic jam when we were coming back but we were not in a rush so it was alright. If you are not renting a car this is a great way to see northern Okinawa and it was great value for money.