All Reviews for Bus Tours

This year, there has been a lot of snowfall, which must be tough for the residents, but as a tourist, I was able to enjoy the wonderful scenery. Personally, I preferred Gokayama, which, although smaller in scale than Shirakawa-go, offered a calm and quiet atmosphere where I could feel the gentle passage of time.

I visited at the end of the year, so there was severe traffic to Shirakawa-go, and the tour was completed 1 hour and 40 minutes late. Since I was staying in Takayama, the delay didn't bother me, but those who have further travel plans should be cautious. As others have mentioned, it seems that going to Shirakawa-go first would allow for more time flexibility.

I think the guide was quite busy alternating between Japanese and English, but I was glad to hear various interesting stories.

今年は積雪が多いとのことで住んでいらっしゃる方にとっては大変でしょうが、観光客としては素晴らしい景色を堪能することができました。個人的には白川郷よりも、規模は小さいながら落ち着いていて静かな五箇山が緩やかな時の流れを感じることができてよかったです。
年末に訪れたので白川郷への渋滞がひどく、1時間40分遅れでのツアー完了となりました。私は高山泊だったので遅れても構わなかったのですが、後行程で移動がある方は注意が必要です。他の方も書かれていましたが、白川郷に先に行く方が時間に余裕が出るように思います。
ガイドの方は日本語・英語代わる代わるの案内でお忙しかったかと思いますが、いろいろ興味深い話も伺えてよかったです。

I participated in a greedy tour that allowed me to experience Iriomote Island, Yufu Island, and Taketomi Island all in one day. The next day, I planned to take my time exploring the islands, but due to bad weather, I spent the remaining days relaxing.

１日で西表島、由布島、竹富島を体験するよくばりツアーに参加して来ました。
次の日からは、やっくり島巡りを考えて参加しましたが、天気も悪く残りの日は、のんびり過ごしました。

I almost circled Ishigaki Island, visiting various attractions. The bus guide provided detailed explanations, and we enjoyed a typical Okinawan lunch. It was more efficient for sightseeing than driving around with a rental car, especially since we could get off at the airport. It's a pity that the weather was cloudy.

石垣島をほぼ一周して名所を回り、バスガイドさんの詳しい説明、沖縄らしい昼食、空港で下車でき、レンタカーで回るよりも効率よく観光できた。
天気が曇りだったのが残念。

There were moments when the tour was delayed due to weather, but I was very impressed that the schedule was adjusted and we arrived as planned.

This was my first trip to Gifu Prefecture, and there was a lot I didn't know. I appreciated how the bus tour staff provided advice to each person at various locations. What stood out particularly was how the tour guide shared insights while speaking with us. Even with free time, it was very reassuring to have guidance for our explorations.

Lastly, it was amazing that the tour guide could speak Chinese, English, and Japanese.

一部ツアーで遅れる場面(天候上)もあったが、スケジュールを調整されていて、予定通り着いた点は非常に感動した。

岐阜県については初めて旅行する場所であり、知らないことも多かった。その中でバスツアーさんが一人一人に各場所のアドバイス等をしていた点が良かった。特に良かったのが、ツアーガイドさんの知見も交えながら、お話してくださった点である。自由時間があっても、各人で目星をつけて散策するため、大変心強かった。

最後に中国語、英語、日本語を話せているのは凄かった。(今回のツアーガイドさんがかもしれないが)

I used the service at the end of the year. There were many foreign visitors, but there were also some Japanese people. The guidance was provided in English by a Japanese person, but sometimes they explained in Japanese as well.

If you don't closely follow the guide, you'll quickly lose sight of the guide's flag! There were so many people, and many other tours with flags, so at Fushimi Inari Taisha, I lost sight of the guide and couldn't find the meeting place. However, since I had received a map, I was able to reach the meeting place by following it.

At Kiyomizu-dera, there was a free time of two hours, which was enough for sightseeing, dining, and shopping for souvenirs. At Kinkaku-ji, I misunderstood the meeting time and had the incident of being left behind by the bus at Kinkaku-ji... I found a guide from the same bus tour company on a different route, explained the situation, and was able to get on that bus, successfully reuniting with the group at the next destination.

I really appreciate the help during that situation. I was certainly at fault for misunderstanding the time, but it seems that they couldn't contact me because they didn't have my contact information. Therefore, I think it would be better to confirm emergency contact information when gathering in the hotel lobby in the morning.

年末に利用しました。
外国の方が多かったけど日本の方もいました。案内は日本の方が英語でされてましたが、時々日本語でも説明してくださいました。
しっかり後をつけていないと、すぐにガイドさんの旗を見失ってしまいます!
とにかく人が多くて、他にも旗を持ってるツアーも沢山いて、伏見稲荷大社では途中で見失い、集合場所が分かりませんでしたが、地図をもらってたので地図を見ながら集合場所に辿り着けました。
清水寺では自由時間が2時間もあり、観光や食事、お土産を買ったりと、時間が十分ありました。
金閣寺では集合時間を勘違いして、金閣寺でバスに置いて行かれるというハプニングが…
別の便の同じバスツアー会社のガイドさんを見付け、事情を説明するとそのバスに乗せてもらえ、無事に次の目的地で合流できました。
その節は大変お世話になり、ありがとうございました。
時間を勘違いしてた私がもちろん悪いのですが、こちらの連絡先が分からず連絡が取れなかったそうなので、朝ホテルのロビーに集合した時点で、緊急連絡先の確認をされた方がいいと思います。

Reservation number: 8008092
The snowy scenery of Shirakawa-go was amazing. Takayama also had a lot of delicious food, which was fun.
The Chinese guide was very kind and provided a lot of detailed explanations, so I was glad to participate in this tour happily. Thank you very much!

予約番号：8008092
白川郷の雪景色が見れて最高でした。高山も美味しいものがたくさんあって楽しかったです。
中国人のガイドさんがとても親切で、詳しい説明もたくさん頂いたので、楽しく今回のツアーに参加できて良かったです。ありがとうございました！

The bus guide and driver were kind and provided excellent service. The guide shared various stories, and they were very friendly. It was great to efficiently visit many places, creating wonderful memories. I'm glad I participated. The tour was almost fully booked, but everyone was punctual, which was nice.

バスのガイドさん、運転手さんは優しくて接客が良かったです。ガイドさん、色んなお話をしてくれました。とても親切でした。
色んな場所を効率よく回れて良い思い出になりました。参加して良かったです。
バスがほぼ満席になるツアーでしたが皆さん時間をよく守っていて良かったです。

This was my second time, but it was my husband's first visit to Okinawa! He was so moved by Okinawa that he was left speechless by the various places we experienced. This tour takes you to all the best spots and is absolutely the best tour. I highly recommend it! We are already talking about wanting to return to Okinawa after the reconstruction of Shuri Castle.

私は2度目でしたが主人は
沖縄初上陸！様々な場所で感じられる
沖縄に言葉を失うほど感動していました。
このツアーは良いところ取りで連れて行ってくれる最高のツアーです。
絶対におすすめです！次は首里城再建後に
また沖縄に戻って来たいと話しています。

The view of Shirakawa-go in this season, with its stunning snow scenery, was absolutely breathtaking! I also enjoyed walking around and trying the food in Takayama! I want to go again!

この季節にいく白川郷は雪景色が見事でとても絶景でした！飛騨高山の食べ歩きも楽しかったです！また行きたいです！

I have visited Sapporo in winter many times, but I challenged myself with a bus tour for the first time. The highlight was the Usuzan Ropeway, but upon hearing that the temperature at the summit was minus 10°C, I braced myself. The initial experience and sensation were truly moving. I strongly felt that I want to visit both Lake Shikotsu and Lake Toya again in spring and autumn. The commentary through the earphones on the bus was also comfortable, and my wife and I confirmed that we had a fulfilling trip. Thank you for your assistance.

冬の札幌に何度も来てますが、初のバスツアーにチャレンジしました。
有珠山ロープウェイが最大の楽しみでしたが、頂上がマイナス１０℃と聞き、身を引き締めました。初体験の初感覚、まさに感動でした。支笏湖も洞爺湖も、また春秋に訪ねたいと強く感じました。
バス内のイヤホンの解説も快適で、妻と充実の旅を確認し合いました。
お世話になりました。

It was a fun half-day tour with a bus guide. Not only did we get explanations about the sightseeing spots, but we also enjoyed a great time with performances of traditional songs and dances from Ishigaki Island! The photo is of a fruitless palm tree. It's a natural monument, and the fruit is said to be about 1 cm in size, with thousands of them growing.

バスガイドさんが添乗しての楽しい半日観光でした。観光地の説明もさることながら、石垣島の民謡、踊りなど実演を交えて楽しい時間を過ごすことができました❗写真は実のならないヤシでした。天然記念物で、実は1cm程度で、何千個も成るそうです。

Thank you for your help last year. I had a great time this year as well. I would like to use your services again! The guide was also very polite, and thank you for a wonderful day! ✨

去年もお世話になりました。
今年も楽しかったです。
また利用したいです～
ガイドさんも丁寧でしたし、1日お疲れ様でした✨

I participated on December 28th. I joined because I wanted to show my partner the Penguin Parade at 2 PM. Since it's only available in winter, I think it's worth seeing. There were many inbound tourists. I wished they would clean the restrooms more frequently. Some were so dirty that they didn't seem like Japanese toilets. 😭

12月28日に参加しました。連合いに14時〜のペンギンパレードが見せたくて、参加しました。冬しか見れないので、見に行く価値はあるかと思います。インバウンドの方が沢山います。お手洗いの掃除を頻繁にしてほしいと思いました。一部、日本のトイレと思えない位、汚れていました😭

My first trip to Hokkaido was wonderful. Coming from a tropical region, it was my first time seeing the snow piled up. Lake Toya, the bear ranch, and Hell Valley were all fantastic. I think our guide, Mr. Onodera, had a tough time explaining in Japanese and Chinese for just two of us out of 32 participants, but he did it without complaint, and I truly appreciate it. I'm thinking of visiting Hokkaido again during the fresh green season, and I plan to use the service again then.

初めての北海道とても良かったです。私は南国なので積もった雪を見るのが初めてでした。洞爺湖､🐻牧場、地獄谷等とても良かったです。ガイドの小野寺さんも32名中たった二人の日本人のために日本語での説明したり中国語で説明したり大変だったと思いますが苦にせず頑張っていただき本当にありがとうございました。また新緑の季節に北海道に行こうと思っています。その時は再度利用しようと思っています。

I was able to tour smoothly. The water buffalo crossing to Yufuin Island was smart, which was great. I also got to explore Yufuin Island and Taketomi Island. The lunch on Yufuin Island was delicious and included vegetables.

スムーズに、観光できました。由布島に渡る水牛が賢くて、よかったです。由布島散策や竹富島散策もできました。由布島の昼食も野菜ありでおいしかったです。

I was worried about whether the tour could proceed due to the heavy snowfall, but I was able to participate safely and I am very satisfied. There were many international visitors, but the tour guide provided direct and thorough explanations, which made me feel at ease during the visit. Thank you very much.

今回のツアーの日は大雪の中で､ツアーができるのか不安でしたが､無事に見学でき､とても満足しています。海外の見学者も多い中ですが､添乗員さんが､直接丁寧に説明してくださり安心して見学できました。ありがとうございます。

- It was my first time in Takayama and Shirakawa-go, and I thoroughly enjoyed not only the scenery but also food tasting, sightseeing, and souvenir hunting.
- Although there was snow in Shirakawa-go, it wasn't falling, so I was able to walk with regular shoes.
- The guide, who spoke three languages, was from China and provided a very detailed tour, which gave me a great sense of reassurance.
- As others have mentioned, about 90% of the participants were from overseas. Although we started a bit late, everyone was punctual and we disbanded as scheduled.

<Actual Schedule>
8:15 Meeting
8:20-25 Departure, but we left 15 minutes late due to one group not gathering
→ Gradually, we started to see snow, and by around 9:30, we were in a snowy landscape with about 20cm of snow.
10:00 Arrived at Hirugano Kogen SA → 10:25 Departure
→ After roll call, we departed about 5 minutes later.
11:17 Arrived at the Takayama branch parking lot → 13:20 Departure
14:25 Arrived at Shirakawa-go → 16:30 Departure
17:50 Restroom break at Kojozan PA
19:00 Arrived at Nagoya Station, Taiko-dori Exit, as scheduled.

・高山、白川郷ともに初めてだったが風景以外にも食べ歩き、名所巡り、お土産探しと大満喫
・白川郷は積雪あるも降っておらず何とか普通の靴でも歩くことができた
・3カ国語話されるガイドさんは中国の方で、とても丁寧に案内してくれてすごく安心感があった
・他の方も書いてらっしゃる通り9割海外の方だった、少し開始は遅れたがみなさん時間きっちりで予定通り解散

<実際のタイムスケジュール>
8:15 集合
8:20-25 出発だったが1組集まらず15分遅れて出発
→徐々に雪が確認できるようになり、9:30ごろには積雪20cmほどの雪景色に
10:00 ひるがの高原ＳＡ着→ 10:25 出発
→点呼を終え出発まで5分ほど
11:17 高山の別院駐車場着到着→13:20 出発
14:25 白川郷到着→16:30出発
17:50 古城山PAトイレ休憩
19:00 予定通りに名古屋駅太閤通口へ到着

During my 2-night, 3-day trip, it was quite hectic, but I found this tour and decided to join. It covered all the highlights and was really great.

2泊3日での旅行で、慌ただしかったのですが、こちらのコースを見つけて参加してみたところ、見所をおさえていてとてもよかったです。

The water buffalo is so cute! I enjoyed a relaxing time♪ The guide's wonderful personality and singing matched perfectly, making my experience on Taketomi Island delightful.

水牛🐃かわいい!
ゆったりとした時を満喫しました♪案内人の人柄の良さと、歌声がマッチしてて竹富島を満喫しました。

My first visit to Shirakawa-go was wrapped in a snowy blanket, and it was incredibly beautiful. The gassho-zukuri houses were mysterious homes filled with the wisdom and culture of those who lived there long ago. The tour guide provided a thorough and reassuring explanation in Japanese, allowing us to explore with confidence. The sights I experienced on this tour have become a lifelong treasure. Thank you! 😊

初めての白川郷は雪化粧に包まれ
とても美しく、合掌造りの家は
昔生きた人達の知恵と文化が詰まった
神秘的な家でした。
ツアーガイドさんも、日本語で丁寧に
案内してくれた安心して回れました。
このツアーを通して目にした光景が一生の宝物となりました。ありがとうございました(^^)

I participated in a course that included Meebal Beach. We had about two hours at the beach, but since the glass boat ride was only around 30 minutes, we had quite a bit of extra time, so we took a break at a nearby café.

On the glass boat, we were able to see fish and turtles, but I was bothered by some foreign tourists on the same boat who were making a lot of noise, which made it hard to enjoy the experience.

みーばるビーチを含むコースに参加しました。ビーチは約２時間時間がありましたが、グラスボートは３０分ぐらいでかなり時間があまったので近くのカフェで休憩していました。
グラスボートは魚や亀を見ることができましたが、同じボートに乗船した外国人観光客が大声で騒いでいたたことが気になって落ち着いて見れませんでした。

I took my mother, who has difficulty walking. The meeting time was tight and we had to hurry, but we were able to visit the sights in a planned manner. It would be difficult to visit this many attractions on our own. After it was over, I felt a sense of satisfaction. My mother was happy too.

足の悪い母を連れて行きました。集合時間は、タイトで急ぎ足でしたが、計画的に巡ることができました。個人では、これだけの名所を巡る事はできません。終了後には、満足感がありますよ。母も喜んでいました。

It was a relaxing and enjoyable tour, even though I was alone and with an Aussie next to me, but the long travel time was a bit tough. How about narrowing it down to two locations?

1人でも、横にご一緒されたオージーの方と和み楽しいツアーでしたが、移動時間が長いのが少々辛かったです、場所を２つに絞ってみたらどうですか？

The Okurayama Jump Stadium was amazing. I took the lift up, and the view from the top was spectacular. It was a day with light snow, so I felt like a jumping athlete, enjoying the scenery of Sapporo from above, which was truly moving.

大倉山ジャンプ競技場は、実際にリフトで上がり、上から見た景色は、最高でした。小雪の舞う日でしたので、ジャンプの選手になった気分で、上空から札幌市の景色を見ることができ、感激しました。

It was wonderful bus tour. I wish there was a translation headset. Liam from the US
The guide had so much to say and I could not understand everything.

I am very satisfied! I was able to spend a very fulfilling time. I highly recommend it!
You can efficiently visit Iriomote Island, Yufu Island, and Taketomi Island.

大満足です！とても充実した時間を過ごすことができました。オススメです！
西表島、由布島、竹富島をとても効率よく回ることができます。

We enjoyed the tour thoroughly. We were lucky enough to be able to go up to the 5th level. It was -8 degrees up there but the views were breathtaking. And we got a close view of Mt. Fuji too.
The souvenir shop offered us complimentary tea on arrival which was lovely and very welcoming. We were each given a little complimentary bell too which is supposed to bring good luck and long life to the owner.
The lunch at Lake Kawaguchiko was really nice too. The food great and the experience of eating out of the bowl while the food was cooking was amazing!

I was blessed with clear weather during the winter tour and enjoyed the snowy scenery of Lake Shikotsu's blue waters. I was also satisfied with the experiences at the Usuzan Ropeway and Lake Toya.

雪の季節のツアーで晴天に恵まれて雪景色の支笏湖ブルーを楽しめました。冬の有珠山ロープウェイも洞爺湖湖も楽しめ満足出来ました。

I was impressed by the beautiful view from the observation deck, and I was very satisfied with the packed itinerary, which included having lunch in a pleasant spot on the hill and listening to the guide's wonderful Okinawan songs on the bus.

展望台からの眺めの良い景色に感動して、高台にある気持ちのいい場所で、ランチ出来たり、バスの中で、ガイドさんの上手な沖縄の歌を聴いたり、盛りだくさんの内容に大満足でした♪

The weather wasn't great, but the detailed guidance from the tour guide made for a fulfilling day. The changing weather was also a part of the fun. It was too cold, but I was glad to see the snowy scenery.

天気はよくなかったが、ツアーガイドの案内が細かいので、充実な1日を過ごせました。
天気の変化も一つの楽しみでした。寒すぎますが、雪が降る景色が見れて良かったです。