All Reviews for 1-Day Tours

Since it was right in the middle of the Snow Festival, everywhere was crowded. The meeting point in the morning was a bit hard to find, but we were able to board the bus safely and headed straight to Jigokudani. Thanks to the overall kind guide, we were able to enjoy a leisurely bus tour. The bear ranch and Lake Shikotsu were also very nice. The Ice Festival was happening at the same time. The guide spoke in both Chinese and Japanese.

雪まつり真っ最中という事もあり、どこも人がいっぱいでした。朝一の集合場所は分かりにくかったですが無事にバスに乗る事もでき、そのまま地獄谷へ。総体的に親切なガイドさんのおかげでゆっくりバスツアーに参加する事ができました。熊牧場や支笏湖もとても良かったです。ちょうど氷濤まつりもありました。ガイドさんは中国語と日本語で話されてました。

The tour was mostly for Chinese people, with the guide's explanations primarily in Chinese and only about a quarter in Japanese. It was stated that we would have two hours at Asahiyama Zoo, but it seemed like the driver's time was limited, and we could only spend an hour and a half there. I don't think it was worth the price. Everything else felt rushed, and it felt more like a drive than sightseeing.

The buffet felt like school lunch. I don't think I will use this service again.

日本人は1/4でほぼ中国人のツアーで、添乗員さんの説明も中国語ばかりで日本語はぜんたいよ1/4です。
２時間旭山動物園と書いてありましたが、運転手さんの時間がオーバーしちゃいけないみたいな説明をしつつ、１時間半しか見れないし、値段相応ではなかったと思います。
他も全て急ぎ足で、全く観光できずドライブに行った感じです。

バイキングは給食のような感じw
2度と使わないと思います。

I had a somewhat suspicious feeling and no expectations. However, to my surprise, I received a proper greeting at the meeting point, and I felt relieved to board the bus. The tour guide and the driver were Japanese, and the interpreter was from Portugal. Over 60% of the participants were foreigners, and the interpreter provided guidance in English, so everything went smoothly without any delays. When we arrived in Shirakawa-go, the snow started to fall heavily, and it was truly the snowy Shirakawa-go. I could never have driven in such snow by myself, and I'm really glad I signed up for this tour!

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the tour guide from White Ring for the enjoyable guidance, the driver for their safe driving, and the interpreter for translating the tour guide's instructions into English. I highly recommend this tour for beginners!

なんとなく怪しそうな感じがして期待もありませんでした。がところがどっこい
集合場所でしっかりと声かけもてもらい、乗車(
先ずは一安心)。添乗員さんと運転手さんは日本人で通訳さんはポルトガルの方でした。参加者も60%以上外国の方で通訳さんが英語で案内をしてくれるので乗り遅れもなくスムーズでした。白川郷に着いてから雪が本降り、まさに雪の白川郷、五箇山を巡ることかできました。自分ではこんな雪の中のドライブ絶対無理、本当に申し込んでよかったと思います！
この場を借りてホワイトリングの楽しくガイドをしてくれた添乗員さん、安全運転してくれたドライバーさん、添乗員さんの案内を英語訳してくれた通訳さんありがとうございました。
初心者には超オススメのツアーだと思います！

I really liked that we could visit various spots in just one day! I think it was a great deal that the bus fare, aquarium admission ticket, Pineapple Park entrance fee, Manzamo entrance ticket, and souvenir coupons were all included for 7,000 yen. It was a lot of fun!!

However, there were some issues with the bus guide's equipment, as the audio would cut out at times. It was a bit inconvenient when they were announcing the meeting times and important information about using the bus. If the cost includes the bus guide, I think they should ensure the equipment is charged and well-maintained.

1日で色んなスポットを回れる点が非常に良かった！バスの運行費、水族館入館券、パイナップルパーク入園料、万座毛入場券、お土産のクーポンが7000円に含まれているのが本当にお得だったと思う。非常に楽しかった！！

ただバスガイド用の機器が不調で音声が途切れるところがあった。案内はともかく集合時間やバス利用の際の注意事項をアナウンスしている時もあったので少し不便だった。バスガイド代が費用に含まれているのなら充電と整備は行なっておくべきだと思う。

This is my second time participating. I once again felt ANA's strong commitment to safety. If given the opportunity, I would like to participate again.

今回が２回目の参加です。
改めて、ANAさんの安全に対する熱い想いを
感じました。　
機会があれば、また参加したいと思います。

Very professional staff at tour company. Good value and convenient as Upopoy is over an hour away. There was someone on hand to translate into English, I don't know if this person goes to all the tours. (Staff at Upopoy are poor at English but this isn't tour company's fault.)

My first trip to Okinawa started at the Churaumi Aquarium, and each time I went further south. Last time, I visited around Shuri Castle, and this time I traveled even further south. The sightseeing bus had a set schedule that included both places I was interested in and those I wasn't. This time, I went to Okinawa World, which I found uninteresting, so I asked to add the Ryukyu Glass Village at the last minute. Surprisingly, it turned out to be really enjoyable. I think being able to have such experiences is one of the great advantages of hiring a private taxi.

最初の沖縄には美ら海水族館から始まり、くるたびに南下、前回は首里城あたり、今回はさらに南下して南部旅行。観光バスは自分の関心あるとこも、興味ないところも決められた時間配分。今回は沖縄ワールド、自分には面白くなく、急きょ、琉球ガラス村を追加してもらった。しかもこれが予想外に良かった。こんな楽しみができるのも貸し切りタクシーの良さではないでしょうか。

I usually travel freely, but I thought it would be nice to have a detailed explanation when visiting historical sites, so I signed up for this tour.

I expected to have a guide, so I had no prior knowledge and was just planning to follow along. However, upon arrival, I was informed of the departure time, and it turned out to be a format where we could explore freely, which was different from what I had anticipated.

Still, the tour conductor provided some brief explanations on the bus at various points. Since I’m not used to this, I felt a bit overwhelmed with managing free time and restroom breaks, but I was able to relax and nap on the bus, which I thought was a nice aspect of the tour. Although I had no preparations, I received a local map, which was also a positive point.

いつも旅行はフリーで動いていますが、歴史的な所へ観光に行くなら
詳しく説明を聞きながらがいいと思って申し込みしました。

ガイドさんがつくと思っていたので予備知識も全然無く、ただついて歩くつもりでしたが現地では出発時間を告げられ、自由に散策する形だったのが期待しているものとは違っていました。

それでも添乗員さんが所々に簡単な説明をバスの中でお話ししてくださいました。
慣れていないので自由時間の配分やトイレ休憩に気疲れしましたが、バスの中では寝ながらのんびりする事ができ、ツアーのいい所だと感じました。
何も準備が無かったのですが、現地の地図を頂きそれも良かった点です。

I learned that employees from various job types undergo regular training, which ensures the safety of the skies. I was also surprised by the significant evolution that has taken place over the past 70 years, and I am looking forward to the future of airplanes.

様々な職種の社員の方々が定期的に訓練をされている事を知り、空の安全が守られている事を知る事が出来ました。
また、70年の日々の中でかなりの進化をされて来た事に驚き、そしてこれからの飛行機の未来も楽しみになりました。

The weather was nice, and I was able to enjoy the tour. At Cape Hedo, I could see all the way to Okierabu Island. I also got to see the Yanbaru Kuina taking a bath, and it was a very good day.

天気も良く、ツアーを楽しむことが出来ました。辺戸岬では沖伊良部島まで見ることが出来ました。ヤンバルクイナの水浴びも見られたし、とても良い1日でした。

In Okinawa, I was able to feel the charm of Ishigaki and the surrounding islands, and I was amazed by the power and strength of the water buffalo. I felt it was a tour I would like to experience again.

沖縄、石垣、離島の風情を感じることができ、水牛の迫力と力強さには驚きました。また、体験したいツアーだと感じました。

I participated in this tour from Yakushima Airport. I was worried about whether I would make it on time since there wasn't much time between the arrival of my flight and the meeting time for the tour, but the meeting place was easy to find, which was helpful.

At Yakusugi Land, you will be walking, but it's on well-maintained walking paths, so it's not really a mountain climb.

However, the road to Yakusugi Land is winding and located in the mountains, so those who are prone to motion sickness may need to take precautions.

屋久島空港からこのツアーに参加しました。
飛行機の空港着時刻からツアーの集合時間まで、間があまりなかったので間に合うか不安だったのですが、集合場所もわかりやすくて助かりました。

ヤクスギランドでは歩きますが、整備された遊歩道なので、登山というものではありません。

ただし、ヤクスギランドまでの車道は、山の中の曲がりくねった道なので、車酔いしやすい人は対策が必要かもしれません。

Last time we visited, there were only domestic travelers, but this time, apart from us, there were mostly international visitors. It might have been influenced by the fact that it was right after the earthquake. However, it was enjoyable to experience a foreign atmosphere. The guide was a bit inexperienced, which made it feel like a small event. 😊

前回利用した際は国内の方ばかりで、今回の旅行は私たち以外海外の方ばかり。
確かに震災直後だったので、影響があったのかも知れませんが。
でも、異国空間があり楽しかった。
ガイドさんも拙い感じ、ちょっとしたイベントでした(^^)

At first, we were given tickets and just moved in order, so it was very easy, straightforward, and we could enjoy the sightseeing smoothly without waiting.

In terms of content, we could see the mangroves well, crossed the sea on a water buffalo, and surprisingly, the food was delicious, which was great.

This time, we traveled with a group of tourists. They talked a lot, laughed loudly, and during the water buffalo ride, they played the sanshin and started singing. We had to wait because we couldn't gather at the meeting time, which delayed the arrival of other guests at their destination, Taketomi Island (although we didn't have that plan).

If we had been with people of the same age, we might have talked, but for us, it was a negative point.

I thought this plan was aimed at group tourism.

It's for those who don't want to move around much. We would have preferred to do the mangrove kayaking instead.

最初にチケットを渡され　順番に移動していくだけなのでとても簡単で、分かりやすく、待つこともなくスムーズに観光できました。
内容的にはマングローブもよく見えて、水牛で海を渡り、意外とご飯も美味しくて、良かったです。
今回私達は団体旅行客と一緒に回りました。とにかく　よくしゃべり、大声で笑う、水牛の時は三線を弾いてくれたのに、歌い出す。
集合時間に集合できず待たされる。その為他のお客さんの目的地　竹富島到着が遅れていた。（私達は行かないプランですが）
同じ年代の人達ならお話もしたかもしれませんが、私達にはマイナスポイントでした。

こちらのプランは団体向けの観光だと思いました。

あまり動きたくない人向けです。私達ならマングローブカヤックにすれば良かったです。

I have been using Beltora overseas for a while, and I chose them again for my trip to Hokkaido without hesitation. It's much cheaper and easier than renting a car or taking the train!

On the day before the 2024 Sapporo Snow Festival, there was an unprecedented heavy snowfall, and many flights were canceled, which made me anxious. It seems that there were cancellations due to the expressway being closed for two consecutive days.

Fortunately, I was able to enjoy my trip as I had a reservation that was fully booked! On the same day, you can check in at the regular bus reception desk inside Sapporo Station, and they will guide you.

Both the driver and the bus guide from Chuo Bus were wonderful and did a professional job. It truly became a great memory!

以前から海外でベルトラさんにお世話になっており、今回の北海道旅行でも迷わずチョイス。
レンタカーや電車よりも全然安く楽ですよ♪
2024年札幌雪祭り前日、例年にない大雪、欠航しまくりの航空便で不安でした。やはり2日間連続で高速道路通行止めの影響でキャンセルになったらしいです。
予約は満席運良く満喫出来ました❗️
同日は札幌駅構内の定期バス受付窓口に行けばチェックイン出来て、案内されます。
中央バスのドライバーさん、バスガイドさん共に素晴らしく、プロの仕事をされておりました。
本当に良い思い出になりました♪

It was great to efficiently tour Ishigaki Island without renting a car, while also being able to sightsee and enjoy meals. The bus guide provided detailed information that helped me understand Ishigaki Island better, which I wouldn't have known on my own. Even in January, the blue sea and blue sky of Ishigaki Island were amazing.

レンタカーを借りずに石垣島を効率よく一周回れて、観光もできて、食事もできて良かったです
個人で回ってもわからないようなことをバスガイドさんが詳しく教えてくださるので石垣島の事がよくわかります
１月でも石垣島の青い海と青い空は最高でした

The guide was considerate of each passenger. The announcements regarding precautions just before arriving at each spot and the departure times were clear. I was impressed that the driver bowed every time we got on and off the bus. The timing of the tour's schedule was just right. There were several restroom breaks, which were very helpful.

One disappointing thing was that the timing of the restroom break at the Mushroom Kingdom in Otaki Town was just before lunch. There were so many delicious options like mushroom curry bread and tempura that I really wanted to try, but in the end, I had to settle for just mushroom soup.

The announcements about the tourist spots and the history of the Sapporo area could be heard in multiple languages through a recording. I was surprised at first that it wasn't the guide's voice, but since there were many foreign tourists, I thought this was the best approach. The audio information was plentiful, so it was very educational.

ガイドさんが、乗客一人一人を気遣ってくれていました。
各スポットに到着する直前の注意事項のアナウンスや出発時間のアナウンスも分かりやすかったです。
ドライバーさんも私達がバスを乗り降りする度に、会釈をしてくださり感動しました。
ツアーの内容の時間配分もちょうど良かったです。トイレ休憩も何度もあり、助かりました。
ひとつだけ残念だったのが、トイレ休憩で大滝町のキノコ王国に寄るタイミングが昼食の直前だったことです。キノコカレーパンや天ぷらなど、沢山の美味しいものが並んでいて、凄く食べたかったけど、結局、キノコ汁だけで我慢しました。

観光地や札幌近郊の歴史のアナウンスは、録音されたものを多言語で聴くことができました。はじめはガイドさんのアナウンスでないことにびっくりしましたが、外国人の観光客が多いのでこれが一番いい対応だと思いました。
音声での情報が多かったので、とても勉強になりました。

It was great to leisurely and efficiently visit the island's attractions with a charming guide who spoke with a smile. Not only did we see the tourist spots, but we also received explanations about various places on the island that we wouldn't have known about on our own, which felt like a great value.

For lunch, we enjoyed Ishizaka beef hamburgers and Miminga at a restaurant with a nice view, and everything was very delicious.

Lastly, we got to listen to some sanshin songs, which made for wonderful memories. I highly recommend it! ❣️

笑顔語り口魅力的なガイドさんとのんびり、しかも無駄なく効率的に島の名所を回れてとても良かったです。観光地だけでなく、自分達で回るのでは知り得ない島内の随所の説明もありお得感満載。
昼食は眺めのよい店で石坂牛ハンバーグ、ミミンガ等土地の食べ物網羅されとても美味しかったです。
最後に三線の唄も聞けとてもよい思い出となりました。オススメします❣️

I love traveling by air and participated alone. It was great to reaffirm that safe operations are ensured by various people. If you arrive too early, there aren't many places to wait, so I think it's best to go in time for the entry start. You can store large luggage in lockers marked with the airport name at the entrance, which is uplifting. During the tour, you have to store your smartphone in a valuables locker because photography is prohibited. (There were also many areas where taking photos was allowed.)

空の旅が好きで一人で参加しました。
色んな人の手によって安全な運航がされているんだという事を再確認できてよかったです。
早く着きすぎても待つ場所がなく延々歩いてカフェを探したので入場開始時間に合わせて行くのがいいと思います。
大きな荷物は入り口の空港名の書かれたロッカーに預けられるので気分があがります。
見学中は撮影禁止のためにスマホを貴重品ロッカーにあずけます。
（写真OKなエリアも沢山ありました）

It was a trip with my daughter and our 7-year-old child. When asked who we wanted to focus on during the tour, I immediately answered that it should be the child. However, our child loves nature, so they listened with sparkling eyes to the stories from our driver and guide, Mr. Man. Every view was amazing, and since it was a professional route, time flowed smoothly. In the end, our child didn't want to part with the driver and asked to call him again the next day. We talked about wanting to come back to Shirahama on the plane.

Simply seeing the scenery is one thing, but understanding why things are the way they are makes a clear difference in the emotional impact. I often use VELTRA when traveling abroad, and I've never had a negative experience. For those who are not driving, I highly recommend using their services as it will double your travel memories. Thank you for the wonderful memories!

7歳の子供を連れて娘との3人旅でした。
初めに誰を中心にして周るか聞かれ迷わず子供でと答えました。
しかしうちの子供は自然が好きなので海や熊野古道など運転手さん兼ガイドの満さんの話をキラキラした目で見聞きしていました、
どの景色も最高で流石にプロの周るコースなのでスムースに時間が流れていきました、
最後は子供が運転手さんと離れたくなくて次の日も呼ばせていただき、次も必ず白浜に来たいと飛行機の中で話しました。
ただ単に景色を見るのと、どうしてこうなのかとか知って見るのでは明らかに感動が違います。
海外でもよくVELTRAさんを利用させて頂いていますが、嫌な思いをしたことがありません。
車でお越しにならない方は是非とも利用すると旅の思い出が倍増すると思います
素敵な想い出をありがとうございました

I was reminded that our safe and comfortable air travel is thanks to many people who are involved and continuously train. There was also an exciting feeling of getting a glimpse behind the scenes, and I had a fulfilling 90 minutes. I am grateful to ANA for opening such facilities to the public. Since I couldn't see the actual training this time, I would like to participate again.

わたしたちが安全で快適に空の旅が出来ているのは、多くの方々が携わり、日頃から訓練を積み重ねているおかげなのだと改めて知ることができました。裏側に潜入しているワクワク感もあり、充実した90分を過ごせました。こういった施設を一般に向けて公開してくださっているANAさんに感謝です。今回実際に訓練している様子は観られなかったので、また参加したいです。

The guide's tips on how to enjoy each destination and stories related to Okinawa were helpful and enjoyable. It was windy and cold near the sea. Food was being sold at various locations. The Hikan cherry blossoms were also in bloom. I'm glad we took the bus since it would have taken over two hours to drive from Naha.

ガイドさんの、各行き先での楽しみ方や沖縄にまつわるお話がためになり、楽しかったです。
海の近くは風が強くて寒かったです。
各所で食べ物を販売していました。
ヒカン桜も咲いていました。
那覇から車で行ったら2時間以上運転しないといけないのでバスで行って良かったです。

I apologize for the inconvenience caused to our guide, Shu, due to the accident. The tour itself had many highlights, and the travel time was not too long for a tour in Hokkaido, so I recommend it.

アクシデントでガイドのシュウさんにご迷惑をおかけしてしまい、申し訳ありませんでした。ツアー自体は見どころも多く、北海道のツアーにしては移動時間もさほど長くなく、お薦めです。

I have visited Kyoto multiple times. The combination of sightseeing and meals at four locations was better than expected. No complaints.

Guide Mr. Oshima did a great job. Double circle ◎◎◎.

The only concern I had was Mr. Oshima's English pronunciation and grammar. I apologize for this comment, but Mr. Oshima:
1. Lacks the third-person singular 's'
2. Uses the present tense instead of the past tense
3. Makes many mistakes with plural forms

However, despite some grammatical errors, Mr. Oshima communicated effectively in English. I had the pleasure of meeting a wonderful person.

Thank you very much. I used to work for a trading company.

I apologize for the rude comment. Please say hello to Mr. Oshima. The current approach is just fine.

何度も京都観光をしてます。四カ所観光✙食事、値段以上に良かったです。
文句なし。
ガイドの大島さん、良くぐあんばってました。二重丸◎◎◎
気になったのは、大島さんの英語の発音と文法だけなんです。
大変申し訳ないコメントで悪いけど、大島さんは
①三人称単数形のSがない
②過去形がなくて全て現在形
③複数形の間違いが多い

でも、文法を多少間違えようと通じる英語の大島さん
素晴らしい方とお目にかかりました。

有難うございます。
私は商社にいましたので　

失礼なコメント、ゴメン
大島さんによろしく
今のスタンスでいいですよ

I'm glad I was able to see both Noboribetsu and Showa Shinzan, and to attend the Shikotsu Lake Ice Waterfall Festival, which is only held in winter. If I had to say something, I wish I could have stayed for the light-up longer.

I was surprised that out of 45 tour participants, I was the only Japanese person. It seems that more people are coming from abroad now.

登別も昭和新山も見れて
冬場しか開催が無い支笏湖氷瀑祭りに行けて良かった
強いて言えばライトアップ過ぎまで滞在したかったな。

ツアー参加者45人のうち私一人だけ日本人って事に驚き
今は外国から来る人が増えてるんですね。

It was a tour that balanced both the great nature of Yanbaru and its challenges. There was a proper explanation of each sightseeing spot in advance, and thanks to the unique and friendly explanations from the guides, I was able to enjoy the experience even more with a background knowledge.

やんばるの大自然と課題、両方をバランス良く詰め込んで頂いたツアーでした。各観光地の事前説明もきちんとあり、観光地の説明員さんの個性的でフレンドリーな説明のおかげで背景知識を持った上でより一層楽しめました。

It was great to efficiently tour each island while hitting all the key points. I recommend it for those who may have concerns about their stamina or are visiting the islands for the first time.

各島、ポイントを押さえて効率良く周遊できて良かったです。体力に不安な方や初めての島巡りにおすすめです。

You can feel a part of the unwavering efforts of the crew, along with the history and trivia of ANA. The lockers are labeled with the three-letter codes of each airport, and knowledge is also inputted! Located about a 10-minute walk from Anamori Inari Station, ANA Blue Base serves as a comprehensive training facility for ANA Group employees. Various essential roles for aircraft operations, such as cockpit crew, cabin crew, ground staff, and ground handling, regularly come here for training. There are many highlights, including displays of ground staff badges! Yesterday (1/30), employees from Solaseed Air were visiting for training. An ANA flight attendant guided us.

ANAの歴史や豆知識のほか、クルーが重ねる弛まぬ努力の一端を感じられます。ロッカーは各空港の3レターコードになっており、知識もインプットされます！穴守稲荷駅から歩いて約10分のところにある、ANA Blue Baseは、ANAグループ社員の総合訓練施設になっています。コックピットクルーやキャビンクルー、グランドスタッフ、グランドハンドリングといった航空機の運航に不可欠な様々な職種の方が定期的に訓練に訪れます。グランドスタッフのバッジなどが展示されてあり、見どころたくさんです！昨日(1/30)は、ソラシドエアの社員が訓練に訪れていました。ANAの客室乗務員が案内してくれました。

Lunch spots were crowded everywhere, and individuals had to wait in line, but it was really great that our tour included meals. The highlights that could have been confusing were explained by our guide, which was fantastic. The Shirakawa-go bus terminal on Saturday was packed with tourists, and it seemed like buying bus tickets would be quite a challenge. I felt that coming on a tour was definitely the right choice!

昼食はどこも混雑していて、個人で来られた方は行列ができてましたが、ツアーに食事がついているのでほんと良かったです。
迷ってしまいそうな見どころも、ガイドさんから教えていただき最高でした。
土曜日の白川郷のバスターミナルは観光客でいっぱいで、バスチケット買うのも大変そうに思えました。
ツアーで来たのは正解だったな！っと思いました。

I participated with my mother on our first trip to Okinawa. Since I had only been to the Churaumi Aquarium before, it was also my first experience at Manza Beach and the "Submarine Jr. II," which I really enjoyed. Unfortunately, the weather wasn't great, but we could explore the submarine without getting wet even in the rain, and we saw sea turtles. We were able to take our time at the Churaumi Aquarium, but we got caught up with a group of school trip students at the souvenir shop, which delayed our checkout, so I gave up on buying souvenirs. Therefore, if you want to buy souvenirs, it might be better to go for checkout early.

初沖縄の母と一緒に参加しました。私自身も美ら海水族館しか行ったことがなかったので、万座毛や万座ビーチの「サブマリンJｒⅡ」も初体験で楽しめました。あいにくのお天気でしたが、サブマリンは雨でも濡れずに見学できますし、ウミガメも見えました。美ら海水族館は比較的ゆっくり見れましたが、お土産売り場で修学旅行生の団体とバッティングしお会計が進まず、お土産は諦めました。なので、お土産を買いたい方は早めにお会計に行かれる方が良いかもしれませんね。