All Reviews for Half-Day Tours

We participated in Hina's tour as a family. There were small children with us, but we were taught very carefully. Everyone in the family was very satisfied. We would like to participate again.

ひなさんのツアーに家族で参加しました。
小さい子どももいましたが、とても丁寧に教えてもらいました。家族全員大満足でした。また参加したいです。

I had more fun than I expected. I'm satisfied that I was able to visit three places. However, I wish I had a little more time to have lunch.

思ってた以上に楽しかったです。
3カ所も行く事が出来て満足しています。
ただ、お昼ご飯食べるのにもう少し時間が欲しかったです。

The guide shared various stories, allowing me to learn about history. I was able to discover many great places.

ガイドさんが色々お話してくださったので、歴史を学ぶことができた。たくさんの良い場所を知ることができた。

I thought I would be able to see them up close, so it felt more like a confirmation of their existence, and I couldn't really gauge their size. Since whether a whale appears near the boat is a matter of luck, I guess I just have to accept that I wasn't lucky this time. I hope for better luck next time.

勝手にもっと近くで見られるのかと思っていたので、生存確認した位の感じで大きさも分からない感じでした。船の近くに鯨が現れるかは運次第という事なので、今回は運がなかったと思うしかないかな?次回に期待したい。

I am satisfied with the tour I chose. Especially, having the explanations from the expert guide in the Valley of Gangala made the visit worthwhile. However, the bus we took had people going to the beach on the same route. While it's fine since Okinawa World and the Valley of Gangala have the same destination, the fact that we disband at a somewhat awkward time, like 1:30, makes me wish they would separate the groups. Was that mentioned in the description?

自分が選んだツアー内容には満足してます。
特にガンガラーの谷の専門ガイドさんの説明受けながらは観光に来た甲斐がありました。
ただこちらのバス、海に行く人も一緒に3コース同行です。おきなわワールド、ガンガラーの谷は目的地が同じなのでいいのですが…１時半とか微妙な時間で解散するので、寄り道する分早く戻れると思うと別にして欲しいなという。説明文にはそんなこと書いてありましたっけ？

I participated in a half-day tour of Sefa Utaki and the Gangala Valley. Since I don't have a car, the tour was very helpful for me, and the bus guide taught us a lot about Okinawa, which was great. The guide also explained about the Gangala Valley, and I enjoyed it, so I highly recommend it.

斎場御嶽とガンガラーの谷の半日ツアーに参加しました。
車がない私には半日では行けないので、ツアーはとても助かりましたし、
バスガイドさんも沖縄のことをいろいろ教えて下さり、とてもよかったです。
ガンガラーの谷もガイドさんが説明して下さり、楽しめたのでオススメです。

The weather was favorable, and the Sefa Utaki was very mystical. Participating in the Ganga-lar Valley while listening to the guide's stories made for a very enjoyable hike. On the last day of my trip to Okinawa, the half-day tour was very meaningful, and I was extremely satisfied.

天気にも恵まれ、斎場御嶽はとても神秘的で、ガイドさんの話を聞きながら参加するガンガラーの谷は、とても楽しくハイキングできました。
沖縄旅行の最終日で、半日ツアーはとても有意義に過ごすことができ、大満足です。

I was able to efficiently explore Sapporo without having to wander around with my luggage, which was great. However, there was construction in front of Sapporo Station, and even though I arrived more than 30 minutes early, I panicked because I couldn't find the bus stop.

札幌を効率よくスッと回れて、荷物持ってウロウロしなくて良かったので、とても良かったです。
ただ、札幌駅前工事中で、30分以上前に来ていたのですが、バス乗り場がわからなくて焦りました。

Unfortunately, the waves were high, and we couldn't spot the whales in the direction the guide pointed. I was fine, but many others got seasick.

あいにく波が高くガイドさんが指差す方向にクジラの姿を確認する事ができませんでした。私は大丈夫でしたが、船酔いする方もおおかったです。

Guide and driver was well informed and knew best places & times for viewing the cranes. He had all the necessary viewing equipment. Great to have telescope available. Guide was also very friendly and was happy to take photos for us. Vehicle was very comfortable and clean. Overall, quite an enjoyable tour!! Well done, Veltra!!

We were able to see whales about every 15 minutes with the naked eye. Additionally, the staff provided explanations about the whales until we reached the viewing point, which helped reduce seasickness.

They also provided etiquette bags, and the restrooms and the interior of the boat were clean. The staff took many photos, which are uploaded to their website, so you can download beautiful images.

It feels like a roller coaster on the waves, and it shakes for about 20 minutes, so it's best not to eat for two hours before boarding.

肉眼でも15分に一回は見れました。またポイントに到着するまでもくじらについて説明をして頂き酔いが軽減されます。
エチケット袋も用意されて、トイレ、船内綺麗でした。
スタッフの方も写真を沢山撮られて、ホームページにアップされているため、綺麗が画像をダンロードできます。
波のジェットコースターみたいな感じで20分は揺れますので、乗船前2時間は食べない方が良いです。

The Sefa Utaki was a great place to learn about history. I participated in a bus tour to Okinawa World over 30 years ago, but I didn't have enough time to see the snake and mongoose show or the Eisa dance show, so this time I decided to join the bus tour again to see the shows. The bus arrived before the shows started, and since we had enough time, I was able to see both the snake and mongoose show and the Eisa dance show. The Eisa dance show really captured the atmosphere of Okinawa. Due to animal welfare laws, the snake and mongoose show could no longer have them fight, so they held a swimming competition instead (laughs). My goal this time was to see both the snake and mongoose show and the Eisa dance show, so I was very satisfied with the bus tour. Lastly, I visited the snake museum, which I also didn't have time to see last time. It was great. Okinawa World was a fulfilling experience.

斎場御嶽は歴史の勉強になりました。
おきなわワ−ルドは30年以上前にバスツアーで参加し時間が無くハブとマングースのショ―とエイサーのショ―を見れなかったので今回ショ―を見たいと思いバスツアーに参加することにしました。ショ―が始まる前にバスが到着し所要持ち時間もあったのでハブとマングースのショ―とエイサーのショ―を両方を見る事が出来ました。エイサーのショ―は沖縄の雰囲気が充分に有りました。ハブとマングースのショ―は動物愛護法により戦いが出来無くなり水泳競争をやっておりました(笑)　今回の目標はハブとマングースのショ―とエイサーのショ―を両方を見る事でしたので充分に納得したバスツアーでした。あと最後にハブ博物館を見ました。これも前回見る時間が無かったので見る事が出来ました。良かったです。充実したおきなわワ−ルドでした。

I was able to make good use of my time in the morning. Shiroi Koibito Park was more fun than I imagined. The guide and driver were also polite and kind. If I have the opportunity, I would like to participate in another course as well.

午前中の時間を有効に使えます
白い恋人パークは想像以上に楽しかった
ガイドさんドライバーさんも
丁寧で親切です。
また、機会があれば別のコースも参加してみたいです。

I participated in the tour in the afternoon. I was looking forward to seeing a mother and child pair, as they had been spotted in the morning tour, but we couldn't find them at that location. We moved to another spot, and although it took a while, it seemed there was a pair of whales. Everyone moved to the front of the boat and waited for a while until we spotted them surfacing in the distance. We saw their tails, but then they dove back down, and we waited for about 20 to 30 minutes. During the second sighting, we were able to see them again, but they were still quite far away, just enough to confirm their presence.

Since they are wild animals, I believe it's all about luck regarding when, where, and how close you can see them. I asked the staff if they had seen them up close this year, and they said there had been a few occasions. While we did get to see them, I think it's better to manage expectations about the distance at which you might see them.

I realized that nature isn't as forgiving as one might think when actually participating in the tour.

I appreciated the staff's considerable efforts to ensure that the customers could see the whales.

午後便でツアーに参加しました。
午前便では親子が見れたとの事で期待していましたが、その場所では見つけられず別の場所に移動、次の場所でもなかなか見つけられないでいましたがペアのクジラがいたみたいで皆んなで船の前に移動してしばらく待ち続けていたら遠くで息継ぎの姿発見、尻尾が見えたのでまた潜ってしまい、そのまま2〜30分そのまま待機、2度目の発見で見る事ができましたがまた遠くている事が確認できる程度でした。
相手は自然の生き物なのでいつどこでどの位の距離で見れるかは運だと思います。
スタッフに今年近くで見れた事あるか聞いたけど数回ありましたよ、との事。
確かに見る事はできましたが思い描く距離では見れないと思っていた方が良いと思います。

それほど自然界は甘くないと思うのが実際参加して思いました。

スタッフの方はお客さんに見てもらうためにかなりの努力はしていると思うので感謝しました。

It was great to see various famous spots like the Imperial Palace, the National Diet Building, and Yasukuni Shrine. The tour lasted just under an hour, making it a nice sightseeing experience.

The guide also shared a lot of information, which was wonderful.

皇居や国会議事堂、靖国神社など色々な名所と見ることができてよかった。
時間も1時間弱で、いい観光になりました。

ガイドさんも色々教えてくれて、良かったです。

The captain and the crew worked hard to find the whales. Thank you very much. The cruising experience was also fantastic.

船長さんをはじめクルーのみなさんが懸命にクジラを探してくれました。ありがとうございました。
クルージングも最高でした。

There was about an hour and a half of free time, but to be honest, it was cold (depending on the weather), and the roads were icy, which felt a bit scary after sunset. When I returned about 15 minutes early, there were already about 80% of the people on the bus, so I think the timing was sufficient.

Some restaurants were already closed by around 6 PM. The guide will take you to the entrance gate and distribute the tickets, so it's also an option to head back in the direction you arrived and eat first without entering.

自由散策が1時間半程あったが正直寒いし（気候にも寄るが）道路が凍結してて日没後はチョイ怖い
15分前に戻った際は既に8割位はバスに居たので時間的には十分かと

6時ごろには既に閉まってる飲食店もある
ガイドさんが入場ゲートの前まで案内&入場券の配布するから入場せずに一旦到着した方向に戻って先に食べるのもアリ

I participated in this tour to efficiently sightsee in the morning before my departure. Riding the lift at the Okurayama Jump Stadium offered a beautiful view of the cityscape of Sapporo, which was amazing. The height and the thrill were impressive.

After that, I visited the Shiroi Koibito Park to buy souvenirs. I was also able to have lunch at the outdoor market, so I spent my time efficiently. The guide's stories were enjoyable as well.

出発日の午前中を効率良く観光する為に参加しました。
大倉山ジャンプ競技場のリフトに乗ると、札幌な街並みがきれいに見えて、最高でした。高さもあり、迫力がありました。
その後の白い恋人パークでは、お土産購入。場外市場では昼食もとれたので、効率よく過ごせました。
ガイドさんのお話も楽しかったです。

We had great time on this private tour. Our guide was Shu-San who came with his car to pick us from our hotel and drove us to three different observation points. He was well equipped with a monocular and binoculars. His polite attitude and enthusiasm about Tanchos made our trip a memorable experience.

Saijō Gūtak is a very mystical place where I felt a sacred atmosphere that can't be conveyed just through a brochure. If I could wish for anything, I would have liked to take another hour to relax there. The guide's live singing was also great.

斎場御嶽はとても神秘的な場所でパンフレットだけでは伝わらない神聖な空気を感じました。欲を言うともう１時間ゆっくりしたかったなぁ。ガイドさんの生歌も良かったです。

I visited Okurayama for the first time in 40 years. The snow was deep, and I enjoyed the wonderful scenery. I could see Sapporo in the distance and even recognized the area where the Snow Festival takes place. Winter in Sapporo is the best!

40年ぶりで大倉山に行きました。雪深く、素晴らしい景色を堪能しました。遠くに札幌を一望し、雪まつりの辺りもわかりました。冬の札幌は最高です。

It was a classic course, and the weather was nice, allowing us to have a great time. The veteran guide's explanations were very clear and helpful. This time we took the morning course, but if we had more time, I would have liked to join the afternoon course as well. Thank you for the enjoyable time.

王道コースでしたが、お天気も良く楽しい時間を過ごせました。。
ベテランのガイドさんの話もとてもわかりやすくよかったです。
今回は午前中のコースでしたが、時間があれば午後からのコースも行きたかったです。
楽しい時間をありがとうございました。

I used a half-day sightseeing tour in the morning, and I was able to efficiently explore the area in a short amount of time. The guide's explanations were also easy to understand.

午前中の半日観光ツアーを利用しましたが、短い時間で地域を絞って効率的に観光が出来ましたし、ガイドさんの説明も分かりやすかったです。

Although it was early in the morning, I was able to fully experience the nature of Okinawa in a relatively short time until noon. The guide's stories on the bus were also very interesting!

朝は早めですが、お昼までの比較的短い時間の中で、沖縄の自然を存分に感じることができました。バスの車内でのガイドさんのお話も非常に面白かったです！

I had an amazing time! A whale came right next to us. Both adults and children were super excited! It was a very precious experience! The staff members were also very kind! Thank you very much.

すごく楽しかったです！
クジラがすぐ側に来てくれました。
大人も子供も大興奮！？
とても貴重な体験をさせていただきました！

スタッフの方々もとても親切でした！
ありがとうございました。

Due to the weather conditions from the previous day, the waves were high 🌊. Although I was initially thrilled with the ride, feeling like I was already on an attraction, I gradually started to feel seasick 😫 and my mood went down ⤵️.

When we anchored at our destination, we were able to see the whale spouting a few times, even if just for a moment 🙌🏻. Since it was a small boat, they moved around to give everyone a better view, and everyone was overjoyed ☺️. Motion sickness medication is a must‼️ Depending on the weather, you might still get seasick even if you take it. It might be better to prepare yourself before boarding 💦.

The staff were all very pleasant and supportive, which was reassuring ✨✨✨. Overall, I had a great time 🙆‍♀️.

前日の天候の影響で波が高かく🌊
出発して早々にアトラクションに乗っているかの様な乗り心地で喜んでいたはずが
次第に船酔いになり😫気分は⤵️
目的地に停泊してたら🐳の潮吹きや
一瞬だけですが姿が数回見れました🙌🏻
小型の船なので見やすい様に移動してくれて皆んな大喜びでした☺️
酔い止めは必須‼️天気によっては、飲んでも酔うと思います。
覚悟して乗船した方が良いかもです💦

スタッフの方々は皆んな気持ち良い対応して下さり心強かったです✨✨✨
最終的な感想は楽しかったです🙆‍♀️

I was worried about traffic and the cold, but once I arrived, I quickly forgot about those concerns and was able to enjoy myself. It was an experience that could only be had on this tour.

渋滞や、寒さを警戒していましたが、着くとそんなことはあっという間に忘れて楽しむことができました。
このツアーでしか味わえない体験でした。

It was a cold afternoon with rain, so I was glad I chose the bus tour. Both the Confucius Temple and Glover Garden had local guides, so I was able to hear their explanations. The museum at the Confucius Temple and Glover Garden were both impressive attractions, and it was a bit disappointing that we didn't have enough time, but overall, I was satisfied. The driver was also a very pleasant person.

雨が降る寒い午後だったのでバスツアーを選んでよかったです。
孔子廟もグラバー園も、それぞれ現地のガイドさんがいらっしゃるので説明を聞かせてもらうことができました。孔子廟の博物館もグラバー園も見応えのある名所で、少し時間が足りなかったのが残念でしたが、概して満足です。ドライバーさんがとても感じの良い方でした。

Due to heavy snowfall in Sapporo, I decided that individual sightseeing would be difficult, so I signed up for a bus tour that lasted about four hours. At the Okurayama Jump Stadium, which I had wanted to visit, there was a competition that day, and I was able to actually see ski jumping, which was very moving. During the ride, I could listen to the tour guide through headphones, which was also a nice touch. The next time I visit Hokkaido, I think I will try a different bus tour.

札幌市内が大雪で、個人での観光が難しいと判断し、約４時間のバスツアーに申し込みました。行ってみたかった冬の大倉山ジャンプ競技場では、当日大会があったため、実際スキージャンプを見ることができ、大変感動しました。車中では、イヤホンを使い観光案内が聞け、その点も良かったです。今度また北海道を訪れる際は、違うバスツアーに参加してみようと思います。

I participated in the tour of Sefa Utaki and the Valley of Gangala. I was able to feel the faith and history that the people of Okinawa have cherished, and I received a lot of energy from it. The guides were very good at sharing stories. Thanks to the bus guide, the driver, the guide at the Valley of Gangala, and my fellow travelers, the sightseeing went smoothly. Thank you very much.

斎場御嶽、ガンガラーの谷ツアーに参加しました。
沖縄の皆さんが大切にしてきた信仰や歴史を感じることができ、パワーをいただきました。
ガイドさん達は、とてもお話し上手です。
バスガイドさん、運転手さん、ガンガラーの谷のガイドさん、同行者の皆さんのおかげでスムーズに観光ができました。
ありがとうございました。