All Reviews for Bus Tours

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😭

Although Kamoi Cape is difficult to visit individually, it is a scenic and powerful spot. On this day, the strong winds made it challenging to walk back and forth from the bus parking lot to the cape. Most of the bus passengers were from China, with very few Japanese people, creating an atmosphere of being on a Chinese bus.

個人では行きにくい神威岬ですが、風光明媚でパワースポット。この日は強風でバス駐車場から岬まで往復歩くのが大変でした。　バスは、ほとんどが中国からの方で日本人は極僅か、中国のバスに乗っている雰囲気でした。

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。

On the last day of my trip to Okinawa, I participated in a tour of the southern tourist spots, which are difficult to access without a rental car. It was convenient to choose Naha Airport as the drop-off point on the way back.

Both the Sefa Utaki and the Valley of Gangala offered a natural experience that you can't have in Naha city, and they are definitely worth visiting!

One thing to note is that both places require a long walking distance, and depending on the season, you need to prepare for heat and insects.

Additionally, I personally felt that the tour fee for the Valley of Gangala is free for elementary school students accompanied by a guardian, so I wish the price for elementary school students on this bus tour was a bit cheaper.

レンタカー無しの沖縄旅行最終日に参加したので、車でないと行きにくい南部観光地巡り、また帰りの降車地を那覇空港が選べるので楽ちんでした。
斎場御嶽もガンガラーの谷も、那覇市内では体験出来ない自然に感動、行く価値は有ります!!
注意点は両方とも歩く距離が長く、時期により暑さ、虫対策が必要なことです。

あと個人的に感じたのが、ガンガラーの谷のツアー料金は保護者同伴の小学生は無料なので、このバスツアーの小学生料金がもう少し安かったら良いのにな、と思いました。

I visited Shirakawa-go for the first time. The guide explained everything very clearly and also pointed out great photo spots. The best part was the bus stop location. It was much closer than other tour companies, which was really nice. There was also plenty of time for sightseeing.

初めて白川郷に行きました。ガイドさんがとてもわかりやすく説明してくれたり、写真撮影ポイントも教えてくれました。
一番よかったのは、バスの停車位置。他のツアー会社よりも、近くてとても良かったです。見学時間も十分でした。

The scenery exceeded all expectations throughout the entire journey. I highly recommend it. It was amusing that the Mushroom Kingdom was closed, but the troubles became part of the memories.

全行程で予想をはるかに超える景色でした。
お勧めします。
キノコ王国が休みだったのは笑えましたがトラブルも想い出になりました。

The big cow's eyes. 😀 Why do they look so gentle? It seems like they could wrap everything in warmth. It's the best. The performance of the sanshin and the singing also enhanced the tropical atmosphere.

大きな牛さんの目。😀。なぜあんなに優しい目をしているのかな？全てを暖かく包んでくれそう。最高。さんしんの演奏と歌声も南国気分を盛り上げてくれました。

On the second day of my trip to Ishigaki Island, I decided to go island hopping. I was picked up from the hotel and took a ferry to Iriomote Island. From there, I followed the course I had wanted to see, and everything was wonderful. I took a water buffalo cart to Yufu Island. In Taketomi Island, I toured the sights by renting a bicycle, which was also very comfortable. Time flew by, and next time I visit, I would like to stay on one of the outer islands. Thank you very much.

石垣島へ行ったら2日目は離島巡りをしようと決めていて、ホテルまで送迎していただきフェリーで西表島へ。そこからはひと通り自分が見てみたいと思ってたコースで、全部がとても良かったです。牛車で由布島へ。竹富島はレンタサイクルで観光地巡りして、これも快適でした。時間はあっという間で、次回訪れる時は離島にも宿泊してみたいと思いました。ありがとうございました。

I participated with my high school daughter, my 87-year-old mother-in-law, and myself, representing three generations.

Fortunately, on the day we attended, there were fewer participants, and the group was evenly split between international visitors and Japanese, which allowed the tour guide to provide explanations in Japanese very thoroughly.

Additionally, the guide was considerate of my mother-in-law's mobility issues and offered helpful advice, such as suggesting that she could wait at a nearby café if certain tourist spots seemed difficult to access. This was truly helpful.

The tour guide's English explanations were also easy to understand. As mentioned in other reviews, this tour has a packed itinerary, so it might be more comfortable for those without concerns about mobility.

It was truly a fulfilling tour. Thank you!

高校生の娘、87歳の義母、私と3世代で参加させていただきました。
たまたま運良く、参加日は参加者が少なめで、さらに海外の方と日本人半々だったため、添乗員さんの説明も日本語でも丁寧に説明していただけました。
また、足の悪い義母を気遣ってくださり、観光が難しそうな場所は駐車場近くか、ここら辺のカフェでお待ちいただくと良いかもしれません等のアドバイスもいただけ、本当に助かりました。

添乗員さんの英語の案内も分かりやすかったです。
他の方のレヴューにもありますが、観光欲張りセットなので、やはり足腰に不安のない方が安心かと思います。

本当に充実したツアーでした。
ありがとうございました！

It was packed with content. We visited all the major tourist spots in the northern region, and the ticket price for the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium was included, which felt like a great deal.

盛りだくさんの内容でした。北部の主要な観光地をもれなく回り、沖縄美ら海水族館のチケット代も含まれており、お得感ありました。

From the top of the Okurayama Jump Stadium, you can overlook the entire city of Sapporo, and the soft serve ice cream was delicious, making it a perfect scene of my trip to Hokkaido.

大倉山ジャンプ競技場の上から札幌全景を見渡せて、ソフトクリームもおいしく、最高の北海道旅行のワンシーンになりました。

There were seven participants, including myself, and all were Japanese. The explanations of the tourist spots were provided through earphones that allowed us to choose the language, along with additional comments from the bus guide. At first, it seemed like a child, around elementary school age, was live streaming on their smartphone, and the volume was quite loud, interfering with the explanations from the earphones. Since the guardians didn't say anything, I hesitated to say something myself, but the driver kindly addressed the issue. Thank you very much. Before the tour started, there was an explanation of the precautions, but I believe common sense is left to the participants. However, with incidents like this, I started to worry that we might need to add a note saying, "Please refrain from using devices that produce sound that may disturb other participants." The tour company has a tough job...

Since there were only seven of us and fewer stops, it felt relaxed. The bus guide was a reassuring woman with a strong presence, and the male driver seemed kind, creating an overall atmosphere that I really liked. Since it was a small group, I wished I could have asked the guide and driver for their recommendations.

Although there were fewer tourist spots, it was a day with a lot of snow, and as someone who came from a region without snow, I was very satisfied with the snowy scenery.

参加者は私含め7名で全員日本人でした。観光地の説明は言語を選べるイヤホンから流れてきて、バスガイドさんからの補足もありました。初め、小学生くらいの子がスマホでライブ配信？をしているようで、音が結構大きめに流れていて、イヤホンからの説明に支障が出るくらいでした。保護者も何も言わない為私から注意しようか迷っていましたが、運転士さんが注意してくれました。ありがとうございました。ツアー開始前には注意事項などの説明がありましたが、常識的な事は参加者に委ねられていると思いますが、このような事があると今後は「参加者に支障が出るような音が出る機器の使用はお控えください」という文言を追加しなければいけないのかな？と心配になりました。ツアー会社さんは大変ですね...。
7名で経由地も少なめだったのでゆったりとして、バスガイドさんもドンと構えた安心感のある女性の方で、運転士の男性の方も優しそうな感じで、全体的に私は好きな雰囲気でした。少人数だったので、ガイドさんや運転士さんのオススメなども聞いてみたかったなと思いました。
観光地は少なめですが、雪がたくさん降った日だったので、雪の無い県から来た私は雪景色にも大満足でした。

The group was packed with 49 people, and I had to share a seat with someone. There were many foreign participants who often didn't keep to the meeting time and were always late. The Churaumi Aquarium was great because we had two hours of free time there. However, there was traffic in Naha City, and it took over three hours to return.

49人パンパンで、一人参加は相席だった。外国人参加も多くて、集合時間を守らず常に遅れぎみだった。美ら海水族館は、2時間自由時間が合ったので、よかった。那覇市内が渋滞で、帰りは、３時間以上はかかった。

As a person from Osaka, I enjoyed the view of Midosuji from the top of the double-decker bus, which was different from the usual scenery. The guide's explanations were easy to understand, and it was a great opportunity to learn things I didn't know before. It was rush hour, so it took longer than planned, but thanks to that, I was able to enjoy the view from the window at a leisurely pace. The window frame made it surprisingly difficult to take photos.

I think if I had been in the front row, I could have enjoyed the view more directly, but if you're participating alone, you might end up in the back row. Since I was in the back, the view in front was hard to see, but the advantage was that the guide spoke from the back, making it easy to hear the explanations.

There are blankets available for rent, and since we weren't moving fast due to the traffic, it wasn't too cold. There is a map for the meeting place, but it's quite confusing. It was at number 7 of the JR Highway Bus Terminal, but there was no indication of which number it was, so it seemed like many other participants were also confused.

I think it would be helpful if the map clearly indicated that it is bus stop number 7, so future participants won't get lost.

大阪人ですが、2階建てバスの上から見る御堂筋の景色は普段の景色とはまた違い楽しめました。ガイドさんの説明もわかりやすく、知らなかったことも知るいい機会となりました。ちょうど渋滞の時間帯で予定より時間はかかりましたが、そのおかげでゆっくり車窓を楽しめました。窓枠があるので意外に写真は撮りにくかったです。
最前列だともっと正面から景色を楽しめたと思いますが、1人参加の場合は最後方席になるのかもしれません。後ろ席だったので、正面の景色は見づらかったですが、ガイドさんが後方席で話されるので説明は聞きやすかったのが利点です。
ブランケットは貸出しがありますし、渋滞でスピードが出ていないので、そんなに寒くはなかったです。
集合場所の地図がありますが、かなりわかりにくいです。
JR高速バスターミナルの７番でしたが、何番との記載がないので他の参加者の方も迷われた方が多かったように見受けられました。
集合場所の地図には是非７番乗り場と記載して頂けるとこれから参加される方は迷わないと思います。