All Reviews for Bus Tours

For those who do not participate in activities like snorkeling, I recommend the glass-bottom boat tour in Taketomi Island. However, the water buffalo cart tours are crowded and have very long wait times, which leaves almost no time for free exploration of Taketomi Island afterward. Therefore, I suggest opting for cycling instead of the water buffalo cart course.

シュノーケリング等をやらない方には竹富島グラスボートお勧めですが、水牛車観光は混雑していてとても待ち時間が長い為、その後の竹富島フリー観光時間がほぼ無くなるので水牛車コースではなくサイクリングをお勧めします。

This is my first time in Ishigaki Island. This time, since I didn't have much time, I joined this tour to efficiently visit the surrounding islands. Whether boarding the boat or the bus, there was very little waiting time, and everything went smoothly. Fortunately, the waves weren't high, and I didn't experience the seasickness I was worried about, but I recommend that those who are prone to motion sickness bring some medication.

石垣島は初めて。今回は、あまり時間がなかったこともあり、離島を効率よく回るのに、このツアーに参加しました。
船に乗るにも、バスに乗るにも、とにかく待ち時間が少なく、スムーズ。
運良く、波も高くなくて、心配していた船酔いもありませんでしたが、酔いやすい人は酔い止め持参をオススメします。

First, we headed to Eiheiji while listening to the fun stories from our bus guide after leaving Fukui Station. It was an easy transfer to a microbus from the parking lot in the temple town to the entrance of Eiheiji.

Inside Eiheiji, we were free to explore at our own pace, which was great. I took my time looking for the ceiling paintings that the bus guide had pointed out.

This was my second visit to Eiheiji, but thanks to the bus guide's explanations, I was able to experience it from a different perspective than my first visit, which was wonderful.

Next, we went to Ichijodani. While it's possible to take a local bus, there aren't many services, and the area that recreates the streets of Ichijodani and the museum are quite far apart, so it was convenient to travel by tour bus.

I think this tour is enjoyable not only for first-time visitors to Fukui but also for those returning after a long time.

福井駅からバスガイドさんの楽しいお話を聞きながらまずは永平寺に。門前町の駐車場から永平寺入り口までもマイクロバスに乗り換えて楽々移動でした。
永平寺内では各自自由に行動できたのでマイペースで回ることができました。私はバスガイドさんに教えてもらった天井絵を探しながらじっくり見ました。
永平寺への参拝は2度目でしたが、バスガイドさんの説明のおかげで初めての時とは違った観点で参拝することができてよかったです。
次は一乗谷へ。路線バスで行くこともできますがあまり本数も多くなく、一乗谷の街並みを再現したエリアと博物館も離れているためツアーバスで移動できて楽でした。
はじめて福井を訪れる人だけでなく、久しぶりに訪れる人にとっても楽しめるツアーだと思います。

The full day experience is quite interesting, though most of the cases are only self-guided and if you are not Japanese, there is limited information learned since most of the guided (on the river boat and the bus) are conducted in Japanese. The whole trip is packed with different experiences including a boat trip, water buffalo truck, authentic little towns, beautiful beaches, etc., which were quite satisfactory. The bento for lunch was well prepared as well. Fortunately, I was in a showroom about Taketomi Island with many great displays of local folk items, culture, and a short movie theatre with air conditioning that allowed me to spend the time during the rain learning many things about Taketomi culture. Also, there is English and Chinese explanation as well.

The full day experience is quite interesting though most of the cases are only self-guided and if you are not Japanese, there is limited information learnt since most of the guided (on the river boat and the bus) are conducted in Japanese. The guided device for foreigners had very limited information compared with the length of what the guides said. My guided device seems malfuntioned as it is not working probably in the middle of the trip, which really lessened the information I could learn. Haven't said that, the whole trip is packed with difference experiences with boat trip, water buffalo truck, authentic little towns, beautiful beaches etc which were quite satisfactory. The bento in lunch was well prepared as well. There was a huge rain but fortunately I was in a showroom about the Taketomi Island with many great displays of local folk items, culture, and short movie theatre with air conditioned that made me spend the time during the rain to learn many things about the Taketomi Culture. Also, there is English and Chinese explanation as well.

The open-top double-decker bus has excellent sunlight exposure, so it's advisable to take proper measures against the heat while riding. On the day of our trip, there was a fire ahead on our route, and while the guide was wondering about it, a passenger checked their smartphone and found out there was a fire on the road we were taking, and informed the guide. The guide quickly relayed this to the driver, and we were able to avoid danger. I thought the quick-thinking passenger and the prompt response from the crew were commendable! The stories from the lady guide were also interesting and enjoyable.

屋根の無い二階建てバスは日当たり最高で暑さ対策はしっかりして乗車されると良いです。
当日、行程で行く道の先で火災があり、ガイドさんが何でしょうねぇ、なんて言っていた時に乗客がスマホで火災があり、バスの行く道だと調べてガイドさんに伝えた。ガイドさんはすぐにドライバーに伝え、私たちは難を逃れました。機転の効く乗客とすぐに対応した乗務員はあっぱれ！だと思いました。オバチャンガイドさんの話も面白く良かったです。

It was a sunny break between the rainy days, but it was disappointing that the underwater boat was canceled due to high waves. The guide's explanations, which included local anecdotes, were all in Japanese and very good.

雨続きの日々の合間の晴れでしたが、波が高く水中船は欠航で残念でした。ガイドさんの説明は地元あるあるも交えて全部日本語でとても良かったです。

Cape Shakotan is difficult to access without a rental car, so it was a long-awaited trip. The Shakotan Blue was indeed beautiful, and I was drenched in sweat by the time I reached the observation deck, but it was worth the effort. The guide also shared a lot of information, making it an enjoyable journey.

積丹岬はレンタカーなしで行くには、アクセスが悪く、なかなか行けなかったので
待望の旅でした。
やはり積丹ブルーは美しく、展望台までは汗だくになってしまいましたが、頑張って歩いた甲斐がありました。
ガイドさんもいろいろ教えてくださり、楽しい旅でした。

It was chilly at the top of Mount Aso. I thought it would be nice to have an extra layer. Takachiho was hot. I was able to visit Takachiho Shrine during my free time, which made for a truly fulfilling experience. This arrangement was made possible thanks to our guide. Although we encountered a sudden rainstorm along the way, our guide was considerate, and I appreciated their thoughtfulness. Despite being during the Obon holiday period, the schedule was smooth and on time. I hope Takachiho Shrine can be included in the tour. I am grateful to the guide, interpreter, and driver for a comfortable tour.

阿蘇山上は、肌寒かった。織物が一枚あるといいと思った。高千穂は暑かった。自由時間を利用して高千穂神社まで行けて、本当に充実した時間でした。この手配もガイドさんのお陰で実現することができた。また、途中ににわか雷雨が降ったが、ガイドさんが気を使ってくれて、心遣いに感謝した。お盆期間中にもかかわらず定刻運航で、スムーズだった。高千穂神社もツアーに組み込まれたらいいなぁと思いました。快適なツアーは、ガイドさん、通訳さん、運転手さんに感謝です。

It was a very meaningful day with a tour that gathered people from various countries, including China, Southeast Asia, Europe, and the United States.

The journey to Takachiho, one of Japan's top power spots, where people of different religions traveled together on the same bus, was enjoyable.

Additionally, the detailed care provided by our guide, Mr. Ishi, was wonderful. Thank you very much.

During the bus ride, there were explanations of the destinations in three languages: English, Chinese, and Japanese. At the end, it was mentioned that this tour is organized by a Chinese company and is not very popular among Japanese people, but I completely disagree.

I think it's a fantastic tour that allows you to fully enjoy Takachiho in just one day. I highly recommend participating!

　中国、東南アジア、欧米、日本人　様々な国の方たちが集まるツアーとても有意義な1日でした。
　高千穂という日本国内でも有数のパワースポットに色んな宗教の方が同じバスに乗って巡る旅　楽しかったです。
　そして　ガイドの石さんのきめ細かなご配慮も素晴らしかったです。ありがとうございました。
　バスの中で英語、中国語、日本語の3ヶ国語で訪問先の説明があり、最後にこのツアーが中国の会社の企画ツアーという事もあり、日本の方にはあまり人気がありませんとお話しされていましたが、そんな事は全くありません。
　1日で高千穂を満喫できるとても素晴らしいツアーだと思います。
　是非参加してみて下さい。

We were a bit anxious being the only Japanese people, but the bus was quiet, the schedule was kept, and it was comfortable. The guide was also fluent in Japanese, which was great.

日本人は私達だけで不安でしたが、バス内も静かで時間も守られていて快適でした。ガイドさんも日本語ペラペラでとても良かったです。

I participated in this tour during the afternoon while moving from Otaru to Chitose Airport. I wanted to visit the Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill and the Okurayama Jump Stadium, so I was looking for a way to see them in a short amount of time and found this tour.

The view from the top of the jump stadium was breathtaking, with a steep slope that made me imagine what the athletes must feel when they jump, giving me goosebumps. Although it was not during the snowy season, it reminded me of the excitement of the Olympics.

There are not many stops, but I was very satisfied. The guide accompanied us, and while listening to the audio guide through earphones felt a bit impersonal, I understand that it caters to foreign visitors as well. I would love to visit during the snowy season too.

小樽から千歳空港に移動する合間の午後に参加しました。
羊ヶ丘展望台と大倉山ジャンプ台に行きたかったので、短時間で廻れる方法を探していたらこのツアーを見つけました。
ジャンプ台の上からの景色は足がすくむような急こう配で、選手はどんな思いで飛行するのかと想像するだけで鳥肌が立ちました。雪のない時期でしたが、オリンピックの熱狂が思い出されました。
立ち寄りどころは少ないですが私は大満足でした。ガイドさんが添乗しているのですが、イヤホンで観光ガイドを聞くのが味気ないようですが、外国の方も利用するのでしょうと納得です。
雪のある時期にも行ってみたいです。

It was great because it was just a short trip from the city and the weather was nice. However, I was surprised by how hot it was that day! The tour fit perfectly into the gap before my flight home.

市内から僅かな移動で行けて、天気も良かったので最高でした
が、この日は気温も高く暑くてビックリ‼️
帰りの飛行機までの隙間にピッタリ入る
ツアーは良かったです

This was an amazing experience. The day was well planned, well run and we had some amazing experiences. The guide was attentive, enthusiastic and explained everything about the schedule so we all knew what was happening. The food was really good with a stunning river view. We cannot fault anything - a wonderful day!

It was a tour that circled Ishigaki Island by bus, and the weather was great, making it truly wonderful. We efficiently visited all the points we wanted to see, and it was fun to have songs sung with the sanshin on the bus.

石垣島をバスで一周するツアーでしたが、天気も良くて本当に最高でした。行きたいポイントを効率良く回って頂き、またバスの中では三線で歌も歌っていただき楽しかったです。

This was my second time in Fukui, and since the Dinosaur Museum was included in my itinerary this time, I participated. The bus guide explained everything with great effort, which deepened my knowledge about Fukui. Although I joined this time during a break in my schedule for a different purpose, I would like to join a full-day course next time.

2度目の福井、前回来た時には行かなかった恐竜博物館が旅程に入っていたので、参加しました。
バスガイドさんが一生懸命説明してくれたので、福井に関する知識が深まりました。
今回は、別目的できた合間時間での参加でしたが、次来る時は1日のコースに参加したいです。

I chose how to spend the last day. It was reassuring that lunch was included. The bus guide's explanations were very thorough and wonderful. Thank you very much.

最後の1日の過ごし方で､選びました。お昼も付いているので、安心でした。バスガイドさんの説明がとても丁寧で素晴らしかったです。ありがとうございました。

I was able to spend a relaxing time, and it was enjoyable. The water buffalo were cute, and I was surprised at how smart they were. The explanation about the island was thorough, and it truly became a wonderful memory.

のんびりとした時間を過ごすことが出来、楽しかったです。水牛が可愛く､とても頭が良くびっくりしました。島の説明も丁寧で､本当に良い思い出になりました。

Just by riding the bus, we arrived at the zoo! It was so easy. The bus guide also shared stories at just the right pace, which was enjoyable. We had a 20-minute bathroom break at the service area, which was just right. However, since we arrived at the East Gate (I think the front entrance is crowded), we had to go down from the top of the hill and then climb back up, which was a bit tough.

バスに乗っているだけで、動物園に到着！
楽ちんです　バスガイドさんも適度にお話しをしてくださって楽しかった
SAでトイレ休憩は20分　ちょうどいいです
ただ、到着が東門のため（正面だと混んでいるのだと思いますが）山の上から下に降りて登ってこないといけなくてちょっと大変です

It was a great experience with my family. Not only was the food delicious, but the driver was a rare female. Unfortunately, we couldn't enter Kamoi Cape because of the bears. However, the weather was fantastic, and I'm glad we signed up for this day.

跟家人一起，不僅餐食好吃+司機是少見的女生。可惜是因為有熊所以無法進入的神威岬。但天氣非常之好，幸好有報名這天。很棒的體驗。

Taketomi Island has many attractions, and my free time passed in the blink of an eye. The beach and the streets with red-tiled roofs were wonderful, creating a soothing atmosphere.

竹富島は見どころが多くフリータイムはあっという間に過ぎてしまいました。浜も赤瓦の街並みも素敵で癒される空間でした。

It was actually a solo trip, but my sewing class teacher, who is 81 years old, joined me, and since public transportation was not feasible, we opted for a bus tour, which was enjoyable. It was easy and reassuring because the bus took care of everything for us. Thank you for your support.

本当は一人旅行でしたが、洋裁教室の先生が８１歳で参加に成り、交通機関は無理だからバス旅行にしましたが、楽しかったです。バスが乗せて連れて行って下さるので楽で安心でした。お世話に成りました。

I was glad that I could visit the places I wanted in a short amount of time. For lunch, I spent a lot of time deciding which restaurant to choose at the outer market, and it took a while for the food to come out, so I ended up not having enough time to pick out souvenirs. It would have been better if we could have had a little more time.

短時間で行きたい所が回れて良かったです。
お昼ご飯は、場外市場でどのお店にしようか迷って時間がかかり、更に料理が出てくるのに時間がかかって､お土産品を選ぶ時間が無くなってしまいました。もう少し時間を長くとってもらえると良かったです。

I wanted to visit Shirakawa-go, but access is difficult if you go on your own, so I made a reservation.

Even on a weekday, it was almost full, with only two Japanese participants. It seemed that all the other participants were Chinese. The guide's explanations were mostly in Chinese.

There was no traffic, and I was able to comfortably reach my desired destination, so I was glad I used this service.

白川郷に行ってみたく、自分で行くにはアクセスが悪いため申込。

平日でもほぼ満席で日本人は2人のみ。他の参加者はどうやら全員中国人。ガイドさんの説明は9割中国語でした。
渋滞もなく快適に行きたい場所へ行くことができ利用してよかったです。

My elderly parents participated together. They were happy that the guide said, "You can take a break here if you get tired," and took many photos for them. They also mentioned that the lunch was very delicious! I'm glad we included lunch. We were very satisfied to visit the highlights of Kyoto in one day. Thank you!

高齢の両親が2人で参加しました。ガイドさんには、｢疲れたらここで休憩してもいいですよ｣と声をかけていただいたり、写真もたくさん撮ってくれたと喜んでいました。昼食もとても美味しかった！と言っていました。ランチ付きにして良かったです。
1日で京都の見所ある観光名所を回れて大満足でした。ありがとうございました！

The world of mythology and the breathtaking natural wonders were great. Even with my 65-year-old stamina, I managed to keep up. We were the only Japanese people there, but we had a wonderful time.

神話の世界と、自然脅威の絶景。良かったです。65歳の体力でもなんとか付いていけます。日本人は私達だけでしたが十分に楽しめました。

I participated with an elementary school student. Since we didn't have a car, we opted for a bus tour, and along the way, the guide shared a lot of useful knowledge about Okinawa, which was very educational.

At Sefa Utaki, we had some extra time, so we enjoyed the stunning views at Chinen Misaki. In the Gyokusendo Cave, they provided us with insect repellent spray and let us carry a thermos of salted barley tea, allowing us to explore leisurely for about an hour. It was cold and very refreshing.

We arrived at the airport around 1 PM, and we were able to spend a very meaningful morning.

小学生と二人で参加しました。
車がないのでバスツアーにしましたが、道中ガイドさんのためになる沖縄知識をたくさんお話してくださり大変勉強になりました。
斎場御嶽は時間が余ったので知念岬で絶景を楽しみ、ガンガラーの谷では虫除けスプレーをしてくれ、塩麦茶の水筒を持たせてもらい約1時間ほどゆっくり探索できました。冷たくてありがたかったです。
空港には13時ごろに到着して、午前中をかなり有意義に過ごせました。

It was a bit of a tough schedule, but I was glad to be able to visit several landmarks in one day. The guide was knowledgeable, and the explanations were easy to understand. I was impressed by the beautiful scenery of Hokkaido. If I have the chance, I would like to experience another course as well.

少しハードなスケジュールでしたが、一日で何箇所の名所巡ることが出来て、よかったです。ガイドさんも専門的、説明も分かりやすかったです。北海道の素晴らしい風景に感動しました。機会があれば、別のコースも体験したいと思います。

I went during the Obon holiday.
It was close to 35 degrees, but the bus was cool and comfortable.
With explanations in both English and Japanese, we understood the highlights well, and when we got off the bus to explore the area, it was great that the kids had a sense of purpose in what they were seeing!
I was worried it might be tough for the younger elementary school kids in this heat, but they were able to recharge their energy on the bus and found things they wanted to see and do at the attractions, allowing them to enjoy the exploration.
Both adults and children were able to have fun.
Thank you!

お盆休みに行きました。
35度近い中、バスの中は涼しく快適。
英語と日本語の解説があり、程よく名所の内容がわかったところで、バスを降り現地を巡るので、子供達も見るものの目的意識がついてよかったです！
小学生の低学年にはキツイかなぁ〜、この暑さ大丈夫かなぁ〜、と思ってましたが、バスでエネルギーを貯め、名所で見たい物ややりたいことを見つけて散策できていました。
大人も子供も楽しむことができました。
ありがとうございます。

Noboribetsu's Hell Valley has a sulfur smell similar to Hakone, giving it a hot spring feel. You might not fully appreciate it unless you stay overnight. Lake Toya was magnificent and beautiful. The balloon pudding and drinking yogurt were very delicious, but due to the Obon holiday, some dining places were closed, resulting in long lines... The bear ranch, which I didn't have high expectations for, turned out to be enjoyable with the cubs, food-catching bears, waving bears, and lazy bears!

登別の地獄谷は箱根と同じく硫黄臭いで温泉感あり。一泊しないと良さがわからないかも。洞爺湖は雄大で奇麗でした。風船プリン・飲むヨーグルトは大変美味しかったですが、お盆休みで食事処がお休みもあって行列が長くて。。。あまり期待していなかったクマ牧場が、子熊・餌キャッチ熊・手を振る熊・怠惰な熊など楽しめました！

Having Chinese friends made the guided tour in Chinese extremely helpful. We were able to fully enjoy the northern course, and it seemed that we received useful advice from the guide for our activities later on.

中国人の友人達だったので中国語ガイド付きは非常に助かりました。コースも北部を満喫出来ましたし、後日以降の活動に役立つアドバイスをガイドさんからいただいていたようでした。