All Reviews for 1-Day Tours

Just a short trip from Ishigaki Island, it feels like a different time flows here. This is my second visit, and when I go to Taketomi Island, I feel like everything is forgotten and my lifespan has been extended. Is it just me? You can truly enjoy the travel atmosphere here.

石垣島からちょっと足を伸ばすだけで、日常とは別の時間が流れている感じです。今回、2回目の参加ですが、竹富島を訪れると、何もかも忘れさせてくれ寿命が延びたように感じるのは私だけ？でしょうか。
旅行気分を満喫できますよ。

A very enjoyable tour, we were blessed with good weather which allowed us to have good views of Mount Fuji and the vokcanic vents at Hakone. We thoroughly enjoyed the day but would advise to check weather forwcast before booking

This was a great tour that would be highly recommended. Although we were only able to get up to the 4th station at Mt. Fuji, the view was clear and unobstructed the whole time we were on the tour, which is highly unusual. The view from Owakudani was especially beautiful! Our tour guide, Eiko, was very knowledgeable and funny, sharing lots of useful extra information that tourists may not otherwise know. Lunch in Gotemba was excellent, especially the tasty manju dessert! I had to buy a box to take home.

I took the bus that picked us up at 4:30 AM and headed to the trailhead. I managed to eat breakfast despite still feeling groggy... and we set off. As we progressed, the surroundings became brighter, and watching the sunrise made me feel refreshed. We walked in a single file, and there was consideration for rotating during breaks. One slight disappointment was that, due to time constraints, there was one instance where the guide spoke while walking, and since I was at the back, I couldn't hear the guide's talk clearly. However, it might have been that I was tired and lacking concentration.

I brought chocolate and candy for energy, but I thought that during hot weather, something saltier might be necessary. I also thought that something with a sour taste, like dried fruits or snacks made from dried daikon, could be a nice change.

Actually, I was most worried about the restroom situation. Although portable toilets were provided, we only needed restroom breaks, which was fine. The comfortable temperature might have helped as well. Since the backpack and shoes were rented, I was concerned about blisters, but I had no worries at all. It was more convenient than preparing my own gear, which was great.

I noticed the guide quickly picking up small pieces of trash while walking. After that, I realized, "Come to think of it, there isn't any trash lying around..." I was reminded that picking up trash shouldn't be taken for granted, and that not littering is essential to protect nature.

Lastly, the miso soup we had for lunch was very delicious. Thank you to everyone who joined us and to the guide!

４時30分迎えのバスに乗り、登山口へ。まだ起ききってないカラダに、朝食を頑張って入れて・・・出発しました。どんどん周りが明るくなり、朝日が昇って来るのを眺めるのは、清々しい気分になれました。一列歩行で進むため、休憩の度にローテーションするように、配慮されていました。少しだけ残念だったのは、時間的な事もあるので仕方無いと思いますが、1度だけ歩きながらお話された事があり、後方に居たので、ガイドさんのトークが遠くて聞こえない事が有りました。ただ、自身が疲れていて、集中力を欠いていたのかもしれません。

　栄養補給のために、チョコレートや飴を持参しましたが、汗をかく時期なら、より塩味が必要かと思いましたが、酸味のあるモノで、噛んで食べる物が、気分が変って良いのではと思いました。酸味のあるドライフルーツとか、寒干し大根のお菓子とかがお薦めかも。

　実は一番心配していた、お手洗い事情。簡易トイレも一応用意はしましたが、お手洗い休憩だけで、大丈夫でした。過ごしやすい気温だった事も良かったのかもしれません。リックや靴はレンタルなので、靴擦れが心配でしたが、全く心配はいりませんでした。自身で用意するより気軽で、良かったです。

　ガイドさんが歩きながら、さっと小さなゴミを拾ったのを拝見しました。其の後で「そう言えば、ゴミって落ちてないなぁ・・」と気が付きました。拾う事が当たり前ではなく、捨てない事が当たり前で無くては、自然を守る事が出来ないんだと、改めて思いました。

　最後に、昼食で頂いたお味噌汁、大変美味しかったです。そして、ご一緒頂きました皆様・ガイドさん、ありがとうございました。

This tour is quite a bargain, as it allows you to visit not only the Churaumi Aquarium but also Ryukyu Village and Manza Beach for this price. The duration of stay at each location was just right, and I was satisfied.

The guide also entertained us with songs and performances on the sanshin, which was enjoyable.

I highly recommend this tour.

このお値段で、美ら海水族館だけでなく、琉球村や万座毛まで行けるというなかなかお得感満載なツアー。
各場所での滞在時間もほどほどの時間で、満足出来ました。

ガイドさんも、歌や三線も披露してくれて、楽しかったです。

おすすめのツアーです。

Cruise trip was best of all.

It would have great if the bus stops near to international restaurant rather than local ones.
It becomes difficult to manage the food.
Would be good if we have McDonald's or KFC, which would be preferred by most of travellers.

Thanks

I usually work at a desk, and I was feeling a bit under the weather in the weeks leading up to the trip, so I seriously considered canceling right before the tour. Although I have some experience climbing in the Northern Alps, I couldn't imagine walking for over 10 hours. However, thanks to participating in the tour, I was able to maintain a steady pace, and I felt good afterward without becoming groggy. It was truly enjoyable.

I received a call the day before the tour saying that breakfast and lunch bento would be provided, but the application indicated that I would need to prepare my own meals, which left me a bit confused.

Additionally, I would appreciate it if essential items like folding umbrellas and portable toilets were clearly listed as required.

日頃デスクワークで、出発前の数週間は風邪気味だったこともあり、ツアー直前にキャンセルしようかとかなり悩みました。
北アルプスの登山経験などはあるものの、10時間以上歩くなんて想像出来ませんでした。
しかし、ツアーに参加したお陰で一定のペースで歩く事が出来、終わった後も体調は良いままでグロッキーにはなりませんでした。
本当に楽しかったです。

朝食と昼食のお弁当が用意できる、とツアー前日にお電話を頂きましたが、申し込みの際には自分で用意しなくてはいけないような表記だったので少し戸惑いました。

また、折りたたみ傘や携帯トイレが必須の持ち物ならばそのように記載して欲しいと思います。

The tour was very well organized, and it was very diverse in different activities. We were also very lucky with the weather and were able to see clearly all the gorgeous landscapes along the trip.

I found the tour to be too cumbersome. We visited few places, but the guide didn’t give us overall city perspective.

I was waiting for my husband, but I got separated and couldn't make it to the meeting time. By the time I finally got in touch with him, I was told to get off the bus. The bus company's delays due to traffic issues were overlooked. Our special commemorative trip was ruined. I'm glad it wasn't abroad. The first guide was very kind, but I won't be taking any more tours with this company.

主人を待ってて はぐれてしまい 集合時間に間に合わず やっと 主人と連絡取れたときは もう 降りて下さいとのことでした交通事情等で バス会社の遅れとかは スルーされるのに
せっかくの記念旅行 は パーになりました✋
外国じゃなくてよかったです。
最初のガイドさんは とても 親切でした
もう この会社のツアーは 乗りません

The cost performance was good, and I was satisfied. I did feel some overall disorganization, but that might add to the local atmosphere, which could be nice. The captain of the glass-bottom boat was very good. His entertaining stories eased my anxiety about seasickness. I was able to relax while listening to the live performance of the sanshin on the water buffalo cart. I would recommend this to my friends as well.

コスパも良く、満足です。
全体的な段取りの悪さは感じましたが、それも含めて地元感を感じられていいかもしれません。
グラスボートの船長さんがとても良かったです。楽しいお話で船酔いの不安も軽減されました。
水牛車も三線の弾き語りを聴きながらのんびりできました
友人にもおすすめしたいです。

Our factories are located in Japan, China, and Vietnam. This time, we were planning a company event inviting participants from China and Vietnam. On the last day, we arranged for sightseeing in Japan. Although it was a rather tight schedule for their stay in Japan, I felt happy when I heard the visitors say, "It was really beautiful. I had fun. I want to come to Japan again," at the end. This was our company's first joint event. Personally, I think it's been over ten years since I last visited Kyoto. Even though there was an interpreter with the visiting members, it was my first time guiding first-time visitors in Japan, so I was filled with anxiety. However, thanks to the guide who looked out for me and offered support, we managed to complete the tour safely. Right now, I feel relieved.

We were able to go during the most beautiful season for autumn leaves, and it was truly stunning. I was moved. Next time, I want to leisurely walk around the streets of Kyoto for the sole purpose of enjoyment, not work. Thank you very much for your support.

弊社の工場は日本と中国とベトナムにあります。今回は、中国とベトナムの方を招いての会社行事を企画しておりました。最後の一日に日本観光を計画しての参加でした。かなり強行な日程での日本滞在でしたが、来日された方から最後に「本当に綺麗だった。楽しかった。また日本に来たい。等々」の言葉が聞こえてきた時は私も嬉しく感じました。会社的にも第一回目の合同行事でした。私自身も京都は十数年ぶりと思います。来日メンバーには通訳さんがいるとはいえ、初めての来日の方々を観光へ案内することは私自身初めてのことでしたので不安でいっぱいでした。しかし、ガイドの方に気にかけていただいて、声をかけていただいて何とか無事に終えることができました。今はとにかくホッとしています。
紅葉が綺麗な一番いい時期に行くことが出来て本当に綺麗でした。感動しました。
今度は、仕事絡みではなく、ただ楽しむことだけを目的にゆっくり京都の街を歩いて観光してみたいと思います。
本当にお世話になりました。有難う御座いました。

I was a bit anxious about sightseeing with a rental car, so I joined this tour. There were some places where we didn't have enough time, but it was great to be able to see everything efficiently. During the drive, the guide provided various explanations and entertained us with songs and dances.

レンタカーで観光するのに不安があったので、こちらのツアーに参加しました。
滞在時間が足りない所もありましたが、効率よく観光出来てよかったです。
車中ではガイドさんが、いろいろ説明してくれたり、歌や踊りで楽しませてくれました。

I had experienced mangrove tours several times, so it wasn't very different for me, but I definitely recommend it for first-timers.

It was great to cross the island on a water buffalo and to have my first experience sightseeing on Taketomi Island. However, I had admired it from pictures before going, and in reality, animals do have their own nature. They frequently urinate and defecate, so it can be a bit smelly.

How about trying this experience, including all of that?

I really enjoyed a wonderful island tour. Thank you very much.

マングローブツアーは何度か経験があったので、あまり変わり映えがなかったですが、初めての方はぜひ経験していただきたいと思います。

水牛で島を渡ったり、竹富島の観光は初体験で良かったです。
ただ、写真で見てあこがれていったのですが、実際はやはり動物。
おしっこやウンチを頻繁にするのでちょっと臭いです。

こういったことも含めて一度体験してみてはいかがでしょうか？

とても良い離島ツアーを楽しむことができました。
ありがとうございました。

The bus guide was absolutely the best. They were great at storytelling, sang island songs beautifully, and were knowledgeable about history—there were no flaws. They were the best guide I've ever had in my life. I would love to participate again.

なんといってもバスガイドさんが最高でした。話がうまく、島歌がうまく、歴史に詳しく、欠点がありません。人生最高のガイドさんでした。もう一度参加したいくらい。

The new female guide was inadequate. She was just reading from her notes without any emotion, so what she was saying didn't come across. In the end, even the driver started giving advice. Her voice was quiet and lacked clarity. You can tell when someone is trying their best, even if they aren't skilled, but this guide didn't have that. I think she is not suited for being a guide.

新人なのか女性のガイドの方がお粗末だった。
ガイドもノートに書いてるのをただ読んでるだけで感情がこもって無いので言っている事が伝わってこなかった。
しまいにはドライバーさんもがアドバイスする始末。
声は小さいしハキも無いし。
出来無くても出来ないなりに一生懸命やってる人はそれが伝わって来るが今回のガイドさんはそれが無かった。
ガイドには向いてない人だと思った。

We missed the Hakone and Lake Ashi cruise and no refund

It was great to efficiently visit various places from Naha City since I was traveling alone. It's a shame it was cloudy. The audio guide, which supports seven languages, didn't work very well for me, but it was within an acceptable range. There was just the right amount of free time at each location!

一人旅だったので那覇市内から色んな所へ効率的に回れて良かったです。曇天だったのが残念でしたが。
7ヶ国語対応のオーディオガイドが、私のは少し調子が悪いのかあまり良く聞こえなかったけど、まぁ許容範囲でしょう。
各場所ではちょうど良い自由時間でした！

The tour was rich in content for the price. It turned out to be a fun day and felt like a great deal. I would definitely recommend this tour to others.

このツアー代金で濃い内容でした。
楽しい一日になり、お得感満載です。
他の人には勧められツアーです。

the tour guide was very informative and has akways full of energy to lead us to where will be leading. The Mt. Fuji and Mt. Hakone were so amazing and so the other places nearby...

This tour was incorporated into our two-night, three-day trip to Kanazawa. It started raining the night before, so I was a bit worried about the weather on the day of the tour, but by the time we departed, the rain had lightened up. Even at the destination, it only drizzled occasionally. The not-so-great weather actually made the atmosphere of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama's villages very impressive, allowing us to stroll through the villages slowly while feeling as if we had time-traveled back to the past.

The lunch was also very delicious, and experiencing hand-baked rice crackers was a first for me, which I thoroughly enjoyed. The tour guide provided clear explanations along the way, and I thought the interpreter for the foreign guests was excellent as well. They spoke in easy-to-understand English, and I was able to catch what they were saying. I even managed to study some English while on this trip! (laughs)

Going on this tour created wonderful memories for my husband and me during our trip to Kanazawa. Thank you for providing such a lovely tour.

今回のツアーは金沢の二泊三日の旅行の中日に組み入れました。
前日の夜から雨が降り出して当日の空模様が少し心配でしたが、出発の時には雨も小降りとなり、また現地でも時々小雨が降る程度で済みました。
そのあまり良いとは言えない空模様が、逆に白川郷や五箇山の集落の雰囲気をとても印象的なものにしてくれて、まるで昔にタイムスリップしたような不思議な感覚を味わいながら集落の中をゆっくりと散策することができました。
昼食もとても美味しかったし、手焼き煎餅の体験も初めてのことで、とても楽しむことができました。
添乗員の方が道中いろいろと説明してくれた内容もわかりやすく、また、外国からの方への通訳の方もとても良かったと思います。わかりやすい英語で自分でも聞き取ることができました。旅行に来て英語の勉強までできました。（笑）
このツアーに行ったことで自分たち夫婦にとって、とても素晴らしい思い出に残る金沢旅行となりました。素敵なツアーを提供していただきありがとうございました。

Positives:
1) Comfortable access to Churaumi Aquarium without worrying about bus connections
2) Friendly and knowledgeable tour guide & bus driver (only in Japanese)
3) Sightseeing places I wouldn't otherwise visit if I were to travel on my own

Negatives:
1) Long pick up & drop offs add an extra 5 hours to my tour experience (I was first on & last off)
2) Some places feel rushed cos other travellers did not keep to the meet up times
3) Old coach so not the best ventilation

Impression: This tour does take the hassle out of using public transportation & brings you to hard to reach places but be prepared to be waiting around for other people & to be transported around in a stuffy old coach.

Advice: 1) Give yourself plenty of time - a full day for the tour. 2) Do this tour during Spring or Autumn (cooler months).

It was a fulfilling day! The guide was kind and had a great singing voice! This is my third time, and it was still enjoyable. Thank you for this experience!

満喫な一日!ガイドさんも親切し、歌が上手です!私今回は三回目でも楽しいです。今回ありがとうございました。

The tour was very well organized and worth every penny. The service was great and the places were incredible. To top it all, the Vegetarian Japanese meal was awesome. Thank you!!

Loved the tour very much. Id do it again if i could.

I participated in the morning tour. The stories from the local guide, who is quite the character, were very informative. He also showcased traditional Yaeyama folk songs played on the sanshin. It was a lot of fun since I rarely get the chance to hear sanshin folk songs. The weather was somewhat cloudy, and being winter, the blue of the sea at Tamatorizaki wasn't at its best, but the guide showed us a very vivid picture of the blue Tamatorizaki on his smartphone, which was a lovely touch.

At Kabira Park, I enjoyed the glass-bottom boat, where I could see tropical fish playing around the coral reefs, fish coming close to the boat, and large giant clams and sea anemones. I also had a delicious lunch. Thank you very much.

午前のツアーに参加しました。
名物おじさんのガイドさんの話はとてもためになりました。
三線での八重山民謡も披露してくださいました。
なかなか三線の民謡を聞く機会がないので、とても楽しかったです。
お天気はやや曇り空で、また冬の時期ということもあって、玉取崎の海の青さはいまいちだったのですが、ガイドさんがスマホでとても鮮やかな青い玉取崎の画像を見せてくださったのは、とても素敵なフォローでした。
川平公園でのグラスボートでは、サンゴ礁と戯れる熱帯魚や、グラスボートに寄って来る魚たち、そして大きなシャコガイやイソギンチャクを見ることができて楽しかったです。
お昼ご飯も美味しくいただきました。
ありがとうございました。

A few years ago, I viewed the Yakusugi trees in pouring rain, so this time, I was excited just to have clear weather. The trolley tracks were easier to walk on, and it seemed like there were more rest areas. Because of that, I was able to sit down and have lunch. The weather was nice, so at the places where spring water could be drawn, I enjoyed filling my water bottle.

Even though I was wearing familiar shoes, I started to feel pain in the soles of my feet early on. The guide quickly addressed the issue and continued to support me, allowing me to fully enjoy the Yakusugi trees. I truly felt that the prompt response was what enabled me to walk on my own until the end. I am really grateful for all the help. Thanks to the support from everyone on the tour, it became a wonderful memory. Thank you very much.

数年前は土砂降りの雨の中で、屋久杉を眺めたので、今回は、晴天に恵まれたので、それだけでもテンションは上がりました。トロッコの線路道も歩きやすくなっており、休憩所も増えていたような気がします。そのため座って昼食を取る事が出来ました。天気が良いので、湧き水が汲める場所では、水筒に入れて楽しむ事もできました。

　歩き馴れた靴だったのに、前半早い段階で足の裏に痛みが出始めてしまった時も、ガイドさんには早急な対処をして頂き、その後ずっとフォローをして頂き、しっかり屋久杉を見る事が出来ました。自力で最後まで歩けたのは、対応の早さだと痛感しております。本当にお世話になりました。そしてツアーの皆さんのサポートのおかげだと感謝しております。ありがとうございました。大変良い思い出になりました。

During the Obon period, I stayed in Sapporo for three nights, but I wanted to visit some different places, so I joined a bus tour around Furano. The meeting point is the bus center in front of Sapporo Station, where ESTA is located. The tour is organized by Hokkaido Chuo Bus. After receiving my ticket, I waited for a while. There were quite a number of bus tours, and a large crowd of people. Soon, we were guided to the bus and boarded. About 30% of the passengers were Japanese, with the rest being foreigners. The guide provided information in Japanese at key points, but otherwise, a system streamed explanations in four languages: Japanese, English, Chinese, and Korean through earphones. The only sightseeing in Biei was from the bus window, but for the other locations, we had time after getting off the bus, so it wasn't too rushed and was enjoyable. Additionally, the lunch at Furano Wine House consisted of cheese fondue and hamburger, which was quite delicious (the restaurant's policy is to serve it warm), so it was great that it didn't fall into the common issue of "deducting points just for lunch" in such tours.

お盆時期に札幌3泊だったのですが、少し違うところにも行きたくなって富良野巡りのバスツアーに参加しました。集合場所はESTAのある札幌駅前のバスセンターです。主催は北海道中央バスになります。チケットを受け取りしばし待ちます。かなりの数のバスツアーがあって大勢の人がいます。ほどなくしてバスに案内され乗車。日本人は3割くらいで、あとは外国の方ばかり。ガイドさんの案内は要所要所日本語で入りますが、そのほかはイヤホンからの日英中韓の4か国語の解説がシステムから流れます。美瑛の丘だけは車窓観光になりますが、他はバスを降りてから時間があり、それほどせわしないわけでもなく楽しめました。なお、ふらのワインハウスの昼食はチーズフォンデュとハンバーグでこれが結構おいしく（温かい状態で提供したいというお店の方針とのこと）、こういうツアーでよくある「昼食だけ減点」ということにならずとてもよかったです。

The trekking participants were mostly beginners, but the guide's pace for walking and resting was well-balanced. The weather was clear from morning until evening, so the views of the forest were fantastic.

トレッキングは参加者はほとんど初心者でしたが、ガイドさんの歩く、休暇のペース配分がよかったです。
朝から夕方まで晴天でしたので森の眺めは最高でした。

Our tour was perfect. it was more fun because of Saturo San and the driver(sorry i forgot the name, but he even gave us a parting gift which he drew himself) treated us not as guests but as friends. they made sure that we are comfortable and they are very knowledgable about the tour and about Japan. Saturo San made sure that he answered all our questions before the tour ends. the only thing is the time in Gotemba outlet, I didn't have enough time for shopping. but it was still ok! will highly recommend this to my family and friends.

it's really convenient and more fun if you have a tour guide and a private van especially when you're travelling with kids.

:)