All Reviews for Bus Tours

I chose a tour with a glass-bottom boat, but unfortunately, due to the impact of a typhoon, we had to change our plans. However, they kindly accommodated us with a different plan, and we were able to enjoy a fun sightseeing experience. Thank you very much.

グラスボート付きのツアーにしましたが、あいにくの台風の影響で結構となってしまってプランを変更しました。が、再度別のプランに快く対応していただき楽しい観光ができました。
ありがとうございました。

You can have a lot of experiences at a reasonable price. The duration of stay at each location was also sufficient, allowing us to fully enjoy everything. Additionally, the tour guide was very kind and friendly. I think we were able to have a pleasant trip, as they communicated well with various guests from both domestic and international backgrounds.

リーズナブルにたくさんの体験ができます。
全ての場所の滞在時間も十分に取られていたので満喫できました。
また、ツアーガイドの方がとても親切でフレンドリーな方でした。国内外のいろんなお客さんともコミュニケーションをとっており、和やかな旅ができたと思います。

The Sefa Utaki was a bit disappointing. However, the Gyokusendo Cave was very good. The tour guide at Gyokusendo provided interesting explanations, and I enjoyed it. I received detailed information about the banyan trees and the limestone caves. I heard that research is still ongoing, so there may be new discoveries!

斎場御獄ほちょっと残念でした。でもガンガラーの谷はとても良かったです。ガンガラーの谷のツアーガイドさんが興味を持てる説明をしてくださり楽しめました。ガジュマルの木や鍾乳洞について詳しく説明を受けました。今現在も調査が続いているとのこと新しい発見が見つかるかもしれませんね！

I had visited Sapporo many times, but it was my first time at Hitsujigaoka. However, you can't miss the classics. Despite being close to the city, there is a vast pasture, and I was able to see not only sheep but also a herd of deer against the evening scenery. It was a fulfilling tour combined with Okurayama Ski Jump! I had a great time.

何度も札幌を訪れていましたが羊ヶ丘は初めてでした。しかし、やはり定番は外してはいけませんね。市内近郊にもかかわらず広大な放牧地があり札幌ドーム、ヒツジはもちろんシカの群れも夕景に見れました。大倉山シャンツェと合わせて充実したツアーでした！とても楽しかったです。

I had participated in the same tour before, and this was my second time joining. Perhaps because it was during the hot summer season, or maybe it was just a coincidence, but it was nice to have a smaller group compared to the last time. The guide was wonderful, providing explanations in both English and Japanese, which was very educational. I am also very grateful for the photos taken. The driver was always driving safely, so thank you very much for that. My friends who came from overseas were also very pleased. Thank you for a wonderful tour in such hot weather.

以前にも同じツアーに参加したことがあり、今回で2回目の参加でした。暑い夏の時期だからなのか、たまたまかなのか前回と比べると少人数のツアーでよかったです。ガイドさんが素晴しく、英語でも日本語でも同じように、たくさんの事を説明してくださり、たいへん勉強になりました。写真まで撮っていただき大変感謝しております。ドライバーさんも常に安全運転で本当にありがとうございました。海外から来ていた友人も大変喜んでおりました。本当に暑い中、素晴らしいツアーをありがとうございました。

I was able to efficiently tour the highlights of the island. The guide's explanations were also very good. Thank you for the enjoyable time!

島内のみどころポイントを効率よく観光出来ました。
ガイドさんの説明もとてもよかったです。
楽しい時間をありがとうございました！

The experience was certainly fulfilling, but what made it even better was our wonderful guide. They anticipated the crowd situation and adjusted our schedule accordingly, took photos for us, and provided explanations about many things beyond just the tour stops. Thanks to them, it turned into a rich tour experience!

体験内容はもちろん充実していたのですが、ガイドさんがとても素敵な方で、混雑状況を予想して当時の予定を組み替えてくださったり、写真を撮ってくださったり、案内先以外のこともたくさん説明してくださる方で、そのおかげで充実したツアー体験になりました！

As a way to show filial piety, I traveled with my mother in her 60s from the metropolitan area. The meeting place was easy to find, but after that, I felt like I had come to a foreign country. After all, 90% of the participants were from China, and the bus guide was also Chinese. At first, they spoke both Japanese and Chinese equally, but pretty early on, it was about 90% Chinese for the entire time. The guide was getting excited with the customers on their own... The beautiful scenery felt more like a trip to China than Hokkaido. Fortunately, I had been studying Chinese, so I could vaguely understand what was being said, but if I hadn't, I think I would have felt quite exhausted. The calls of "Japanese people!" and "Chinese people!" were also somewhat unpleasant. The serene and quiet scenery was completely ruined by the loud Chinese announcements. Moreover, there was hardly any time to rest. It's understandable due to the busy schedule, but with only 20 to 30 minutes of stay, everything felt rushed. I was exhausted from the shower of Chinese in the bus!

親孝行として、60代の母と2人で首都圏から旅行しに来ました。集合場所は分かりやすかったけど、それ以降はまるで異国へ旅しに来たかのような気持ちに。なんたって参加者は中国の方が9割。バスガイドさんも中国の方。最初は日本語と中国語の両方を半々ずつ話してくれていたけど、割と序盤から9:1くらいでずーーーーーっと中国語を聞かされてました。ガイドさん、勝手にお客さんと盛り上がってるし、、。折角の風情ある景色も、なんだか北海道ではなくて中国旅行しにきたみたい。たまたま私は中国語を勉強していたのでうっすら何を話しているか分かったんですけど、全く分からなかったとしたらかなり疲労感がたまると思いました。日本人の方ー！中国人の方ーー！という声掛けもなんか嫌でした。せっかくの穏やかで静かな景色が中華の大きな声アナウンスで本当台無し。しかも休む間が全然無い。忙しいスケジュールだから仕方ないけど滞在時間が20,30分しかないから超駆け足。バスの中では中国語のシャワー笑つかれました！

Since it was a weekday, there were fewer than 20 travelers on the large bus. There was plenty of space on the bus, allowing us to leisurely visit the sightseeing spots. Each seat on the bus was equipped with an AC 100V outlet, which was convenient for charging portable fans and smartphones via USB.

On other tours, the bus seats were unassigned, which led to our group being scattered and feeling bored. However, with LIMON, we were assigned seats in advance to keep our group together, showing their thoughtful consideration.

The lunch at Kiyomizu-dera was surprisingly luxurious, and we thoroughly enjoyed the traditional yudofu from a long-established Kyoto restaurant. Thanks to our guide, Toshi, and his lively storytelling and vocabulary, we were never bored while visiting the attractions. I believe that knowledge of history, geography, and notable figures is important for touring, but current events and humor are also necessary. His engaging storytelling made the trip enjoyable and will remain in our memories for a long time.

If I have the opportunity again, I would like to use LIMON's tour services. Thank you for a wonderful trip!

平日と言う事もあってか、大型バスに乗車された旅行者の方は２０人弱となりました。バスの中も余裕があってゆっくり観光地を回れました。
バスの各座席にAC100Vのコンセントも設置されおり、USBで携帯扇風機を充電したりスマホを充電したりと便利に使わせていただきました。
他社のツアーではバスの座席が自由席との事でグループでバラバラになってつまらない思いをしましたが、LIMONさんでは事前にグループがまとまるように座席指定していただきLIMONさんの気遣いを感じました。
清水寺での昼食は想像以上の豪華さでビックリ、京都の老舗の湯豆腐を満喫させていただきました。
ガイドさん（トシさん）の軽快な話術とボキャブラリーのお陰で退屈することなく観光地をアテンドして頂きました、観光地を巡るには歴史・地理・偉人についての知識も大切だとは思いますがそれ以外の時事ネタそしてお笑いの要素も必要です、その点のポイントを掴んだ話術で楽しく旅行できたのはいつまでも記憶に残る事と思います。
また機会がありましたら、LIMONさんのツアー利用したい思います。楽しい旅をありがとうございました。

I saw an exquisite view and was very satisfied. Thank you. I will definitely recommend it to my friends. Summer in Hokkaido is beautiful. ^_^

絶妙な景色見た、凄く満足した。感謝します。友達に絶対おすすめします。北海道の夏は綺麗^_^......

I had read in reviews that there would be a lot of explanations in English, so I was prepared for that, but on this tour, they provided explanations in Japanese at various points, which allowed my elementary school son to enjoy the entire experience. The explanations included information beyond what was in the guidebook, which was very good.

Additionally, the driver was very courteous and drove carefully, so even though it was a full-day tour, I didn't feel fatigued at all.

口コミで英語の説明が多いと書いてあり、覚悟していましたが、今ツアーでは随所で日本語でも説明してくださったので、小学生の息子も終始楽しめておりました。
説明はガイドブック以外の事を話してくださったので、非常に良かったです。

また、ドライバーさんも非常に丁寧に運転してくださったので、丸一日のツアーでしたが、疲労感はありませんでした。

About 70-80% of the participants were Chinese. You are assigned a specific seat number when you check in. Our guide, Lee, spoke Japanese very fluently and was easy to understand, providing explanations with a map for each family. He informed us in advance about key points and important notes, so we didn't encounter any issues.

On the way from Nagoya Station to Takayama, there was one restroom break at a service area, and there were no breaks from Takayama to Shirakawa-go, but there was one break from Shirakawa-go back to Nagoya Station. Even when we hit traffic, the driver used his knowledge to avoid delays by getting on and off the expressway, allowing us to arrive on time.

Everyone was punctual, and there were no loud or disruptive individuals; good manners were observed. If you have a free day, I think it would be a good idea to make a reservation.

中国人が７〜８割。座席は受付する時に何番目の席ですと指定されます。
ガイドさんのリーさんは日本語とても流暢で聞き取りやすいし、ひと家族毎に地図で説明をしてくださいました。ポイントとなる所や注意事項を事前に教えていただき困ることはありませんでした。
名古屋駅から高山行くまでにPA1回トイレ休憩、高山から白川郷は無し、白川郷から名古屋駅までにPA1回休憩あります。渋滞はまっても運転手さんの知識で高速降りたり乗ったりして回避しながら時間通りに到着できました。
みんな時間厳守ですし、ギャーギャー騒ぐ人は居なくてマナーが守られていました。ちょっと一日暇があったら予約してみても良いと思います。

It was a very fulfilling tour where we could efficiently see the World Heritage sites in one day. The guide was very good and provided clear explanations! The travel time and the flow in between were smooth, and I’m really glad I participated.

世界遺産を一日で効率的に見ることが出来、非常に充実したツアーでした。ガイドさんも分かりやすい説明で、とても良い方でした！！移動時間や、合間の流れもスムーズで、本当に参加して良かったです。

I was worried about the weather, but it turned out to be cloudy and we managed to proceed. Asahiyama Zoo was small and easy to explore, and it was enjoyable. I also enjoyed the Blue Pond.

心配していました天気もなんとか曇りで進みました。旭山動物園はこじんまりとして見学しやすくてたのしかったです。青い池も楽しみました。

The tour on July 19th started with cloudy weather and rain in the forecast. I thought, "This is the worst," as I got on the bus, but our tour guide, Wan, brightened my mood! He was very friendly and kind, and his talks were enjoyable. He always had a smile on his face and worked hard for us without showing any displeasure. Thanks to him, it turned out to be the best tour.

He mentioned that he loves the phrase "ichigo ichie," but I couldn't help but say, "Let's meet again!" The tour itself was a fun experience, but I was very satisfied thanks to Wan. Thank you very much!

7/19日のツアーでしたが朝から曇天で、天気予報では雨。「最悪」と思いながらバスに乗りましたが、そんな気分を晴れにしてくれたのが添乗員のワンさん！　とても気さくで優しくて、トークも楽しかったです。嫌な顔もせずいつも笑顔で、私たちのために一生懸命動いて下さいました。おかげで最高のツアーとなりました。
「一期一会」が大好きな言葉とおっしゃいましたが、私は思わず「また会いましょう！」と言ってしまいました。
ツアー自体も楽しい企画でしたが、ワンさんのおかげで大満足です。本当にありがとうございました。

It was a meaningful day on a tour that efficiently covered a tourist spot located in a rather challenging area to reach on your own. The guide kindly and thoroughly explained everything in both Japanese and Chinese.

I heard that a popular souvenir from Yufuin is "Mayu," and I initially thought it referred to a decoration made from the cocoons produced by silkworms. However, it turned out to be "horse oil," and we were taken to a shop selling horse oil located within "Mokuami no Mori."

However, we spent quite a bit of time there, and since we were informed of the regrouping time in advance, some Japanese participants left midway, and the rest of us wandered around on our own. Yufuin isn't very large, so I don't think you'll get lost.

Although it was a full-day itinerary, the distance from Fukuoka to Oita takes up most of the travel time. Thanks to the driver's smooth driving, I was able to get plenty of sleep on the bus.

Due to the phonetic structure of the language, when people from China (Taiwan? Hong Kong?) start speaking all at once, it can often sound noisy to Japanese people. However, everyone I was with this time spoke very little, and the bus was consistently quiet, so I felt no stress at all.

By the way, I was surprised to see that all the places we visited were filled with foreign tourists! I really felt the impact of inbound tourism.

自力で行くとなると結構大変な場所にある観光スポットを効率良くまわるツアーで、有意義な一日になりました。
ガイドさんは日本語と中国語で交互に親切で丁寧に説明してくださいます。
湯布院の人気のお土産が｢マユ｣と聞き、蚕が作る繭(まゆ)の飾りか何か？と思ったら、正しくは馬油(マーユ)で、『もくあみの杜』の中にある馬油のお店に案内されました。
ただ、そこで結構な時間を費やし、再集合時刻を先に通知されていたこともあって、日本人の参加者は途中で離脱し、あとは各自で適当に散策…。
湯布院はさほど広くないので迷子になることはないと思います。
終日の行程ですが、福岡から大分まではかなり距離があって移動時間が大半を占め、運転手さんの揺れが少ない運転のおかげで、バス車内ではたっぷり睡眠をとることができます。
言語発音構造上、中国(台湾？香港？)の方々が一斉に話し出すと、日本人にとっては騒がしく聞こえるケースが少なくないのですが、今回ご一緒した皆さんは口数が少なく、バスの中は始終とても静かで、全くストレスを感じませんでした。

それにしても、立ち寄った場所は全て、外国からの観光客ばかりでビックリ！
インバウンドを肌で感じました。

The male guide kindly and gently led us to Shirakawa-go, incorporating interesting stories in a subtle way. The explanations in English were also excellent.

ガイドさんの男性が丁寧に優しくそしてさりげなく面白いお話を交えながら白川郷まで案内してくださいました。英語での説明も素晴らしかったです。

I didn't know there were such wonderful places in Japan! Next time, I want to see the winter scenery. This time, I had Hida beef sushi, pho, and curry, and they were all delicious. I want to try Takayama ramen next time.

日本にこんなに素敵なところがあるとは！
今度は、冬景色も見てみたいです。
こんかいは、飛騨牛のお寿司やフォー、カレーを食べましたがどれも美味しかった。今度高山ラーメンも食べてみたい。

It's wonderful to visit the highlights around Sapporo with a perfect schedule, including a stop at a hot spring, and to wrap up by 6 PM as planned!

完璧なタイムスケジュールで札幌近郊の見どころスポットを周り、温泉にも入れて予定通り18時に解散とは素晴らしい！

In July, the open-top bus is hot. During this time of year, the sunlight is not just hot but painful. There is hardly any shade. Cooling patches are distributed, but their effect is barely felt. I think it would be good to have frozen water bottles, but there weren't any at the nearby convenience store.

7月の晴天は、オープントップバスは暑いです。この頃の気候では、日差しは暑いを通り越して痛いです。なんせ日陰がほとんどありません。冷えピタが配られますが、効果はほとんど感じられません。凍ったペットボトルがあるとよいと思いますが、近辺のコンビニではありませんでした。

The participants were about 80 people on two buses, with three-quarters being foreign tourists (mostly Chinese). Therefore, half of the guide's speech was in Chinese. The guide was from China and had no issues with Japanese; they were a very pleasant person.

The tour packed in famous sightseeing spots that can be visited in a day from and back to Sapporo, making it a tight schedule for the value. While there was no need to rush, I felt at various locations that "it would be nice to have a little more time." For example, at Lake Toya, it was too crowded to have lunch at a popular restaurant, so I ended up with a convenience store bento (the Seikomart HotChef bento was quite delicious, which was a nice discovery). At Showa Shinzan, there wasn't quite enough time to ride the Usuzan Ropeway, regardless of whether we went to the bear ranch or not.

Based on my past experience of leisurely enjoying the visitor center after taking a sightseeing boat at Lake Shikotsu, I think this tour is recommended for those who want to "see a lot of different places" or "would like to revisit the good spots."

参加者はバス2台約80人で、3/4が外国人観光客（ほとんどが中国人）でした。なのでガイドさんの喋りの半分は中国語でした。ガイドさんは中国出身で、もちろん日本語に問題はなく、大変いい感じの方でした。
札幌出発・帰着で1日で回れる有名観光地を、これ以上ないというところまで詰め込んでいるので、おトクな分タイトなコースです。急いで歩かねばならないようなことはありませんでしたが、各所で「もうちょっと時間があればいいのにね～」と感じました。例えば、洞爺湖畔では、人気店でお昼するには混雑していて出発時刻に間に合わないので結局コンビニ弁当に（セイコマのHotChef弁当は結構美味しく、新しい発見がありましたけど）。昭和新山では（クマ牧場に行こうが行くまいが）有珠山ロープウェーに乗るにはちょっと時間足らず。
過去に支笏湖で観光船に乗ってビジターセンターでゆっくり楽めた経験からすると、「とにかく色々回りたい」あるいは「よかったところはリピートあり」という方にはお勧めだと思います。

It was a tour with only four Japanese people, but the male driver and guide was multilingual and incredibly attentive, making our time enjoyable. Itoshima felt like Japan's Hawaii, which was great. We also enjoyed the ramen at Ichiran with minimal wait time, and it was delicious.

日本人が4人しかいないツアーでしたが
男性の運転手兼ガイドさん
語学堪能で気配りもすばらしくて　楽しく過ごさせていただきました
糸島は日本のハワイのようで
良かったです
一蘭のラーメンも待ち時間少なくて美味しくいただきました

I was captivated by the magnificent scenery. There are some areas that are a bit difficult to walk through, but it's definitely a place you should visit.

雄大な景色に見とれてしまいました。
途中、すこし歩きにくいところがありますが、ぜひ訪れてほしい場所です。

The time allocation was very good, and I had a great time! The guides for the water buffalo, bus, and boat were also fun.

時間の配分もとても良く楽しく過ごせました♪
水牛、バス、船のガイドさんたちのトークも楽しかったです。

There was only one group of Japanese participants, and the rest were from various countries, but I was able to participate comfortably with the alternating interpretation in Japanese and English. It was a hot summer in Shirakawa-go and Gokayama, but I was able to enjoy the rural scenery that can only be seen at this time of year, reminiscing about the sounds of the green fields swaying in the wind and the cold water flowing in the crystal-clear irrigation channels. It was interesting to see that the spots overseas visitors wanted to capture in photos were different from the perspective of the Japanese. It was a tour with many different ways to enjoy it.

日本人の参加は1組だけで、あとは多種多様な国からの参加でしたが、日本語と英語の通訳の交互のガイドに安心して参加することができました。暑い暑い夏の白川郷と五箇山でしたが、夏のこの時期にしか見られない田園風景（緑が風に吹かれてサラサラする音や、透明感抜群の用水路を流れる冷たい水の音）を懐かしく感じながら堪能することができました。海外の方々が写真に収めたいスポットが日本人の目線とは違うことが面白かったです。色々な楽しみ方ができたツアーでした。

The guide and driver was from China, so most of the tour participants were also Chinese. However, they were considerate of us Japanese participants and actively engaged with us. I think it must have been challenging for them to speak both Japanese and Chinese. At the sightseeing spots, after the explanations, we had free time to explore at our own pace.

ガイド兼ドライバーさんが中国の方だったのでツアー参加者もほぼ中国の方ばかりでした。
でも、私などの日本人のことも気にかけてくれて積極的に声をかけてくれました。日本語と中国語、両方を話すのは大変だったと思います。
観光スポットでは基本、説明の後はフリーなので自分のペースで観光できました。、

It's quite challenging to go on your own, but with the tour, I was able to visit so many places in just one day, and I was very satisfied. It rained a little at Takachiho Gorge, but it added to the beauty of the scenery. The tour guide provided explanations in three languages: Chinese, English, and Japanese, and they were very polite and kind.

自分で行くには大変ですが、ツアーだと1日でこれだけ行く事が出来て大満足です。
高千穂峡で少し雨が降りましたが、それも景色と相まって綺麗でした。
ツアーのガイドさんは、中国、英語、日本語と３カ国語での説明でしたが
とても丁寧で優しかったです。

I thoroughly enjoyed Iriomote Island and Yufu Island. I had experienced them once during my student days, but experiencing them again as an adult made me see things differently, and my sensibilities have changed, so it felt fresh again. The staff provided interesting explanations and I got to listen to Okinawan folk songs, so I was glad to have such a variety of experiences!

西表島、由布島をとても満喫できました。
学生の頃にも、一度経験しているのですが
再度、大人になってから経験すると
見るところが違ったり、感性も変わってるので
また新鮮に感じました。
スタッフさんの、豆知識的な解説もあったり
沖縄民謡？も聴かせていただいたり
いろんな経験をできてよかったです！

I applied through VELTRA, but there were mostly Chinese and Indian people, and the interpreter was Chinese. Communication was only possible with the interpreter in Japanese.

VELTRAさんで申し込んだのに中国人インド人多国籍の方々ばかり　通訳は中国人でした。日本語は通訳さんのみコミニケーションは取れません。

The Hida beef lunch was delicious. I thought the schedule explained on the bus seemed short since we were set to return after 2 PM, but it was actually sufficient. The guide's recommended doburoku soft serve was very tasty, and I also purchased some doburoku. The air was nice, and it was very refreshing. It was disappointing that the bus driver was unfriendly and ignored my greeting when I boarded.

飛騨牛のランチ美味しかった。行きのバスで説明された当日の予定について、14時過ぎに帰路に着くので短いように思ったが、十分だった。ガイドさんオススメのどぶろくソフトクリームがとても美味しくてどぶろくも購入した。空気もよく癒された。バスの運転手さんが無愛想で乗り込む時にこちらから挨拶したのに無視されたのは残念だった。