All Reviews for Top Hokkaido Attractions

My mother and I had a great time sightseeing. The guide and the driver were kind. Although the sightseeing stops felt a bit short, the views from the bus window were amazing, so it turned out to be just the right itinerary for the day. Perhaps the left side of the bus had a better view of Mount Yotei.

母娘で楽しく観光しました。ガイドさん。運転手さん親切でした。
ひとつひとつの停車観光時間が短い気もしましたが、車窓からの眺めが最高だったので、結果的に1日ちょうどいい行程でした。バスは左側の席が羊蹄山がよく見えたのかもしれません。

The taxi driver was very attentive and it was incredibly good. The fare felt very reasonable.

Thanks to the local driver, we received great guidance. Hakodate Mountain was extremely crowded, and I think it would have taken us several times longer if we were on our own. It was very cold at the top of the mountain, and my wife and I had to wait in line for a long time, but the driver's efficiency allowed us to visit in a short time.

Coming from Okinawa and knowing nothing, I truly felt that "it was a good decision to ask for this." Thank you very much.

タクシーの運転手さんが色々気にして頂き
物凄く良かったです。金額も大変安く感じました。

地元の運転手さんだからこそわかる道案内。
函館山が物凄く混んでいて、自分たちだけだったら
数倍の時間がかかっていたように思えます。
山の上は物凄く寒く妻と2人、延々と並んで…という
事も運転手さんの手際良さで短時間で見学できました。

沖縄から行かせて頂いた、何もわからない自分たちに
はつくづく「頼んで良かった。」が全てです。
ありがとうございました。

Previously, I requested a taxi tour in Sapporo and it was so great that I asked for one in Hakodate as well. We ascended Mount Hakodate while enjoying the sightseeing guide, listened to explanations, and admired the panoramic view of the sunset. Then, we were taken to an impressive night view spot, where we enjoyed the stunning million-dollar night view to our heart's content. I also received various explanations about souvenirs, allowing me to shop as much as I wanted. After that, we took a taxi down the mountain, and the tour included a visit to illuminated churches, making it a packed experience. The driver was also a wonderful tour guide, and I was very satisfied. Thank you very much.

以前、札幌でタクシー観光をお願いしてとても良かったので、函館でもお願いしました。
道々観光ガイドをしながら函館山に明るいうちに上り、説明を聞きながら夕日のパノラマを鑑賞、そして、圧巻の夜景スポットに案内してもらい、心行くまで百万ドルの夜景を眺めました。
お土産などもいろいろ説明してもらえたので、好きなだけ買物して、またタクシーで下山、教会などのライトアップ巡りもありの、盛りだくさんなツアーでした。
運転手さんは素晴らしい観光ガイドさんでもあり、とても満足でした。
有難うございました。

The bus tour in snowy Hokkaido was fantastic.
I was able to experience the snow up close.
The lunch was delicious as well.
I thoroughly enjoyed the recommended gourmet options from the guide, and it was a very satisfying tour.
Thank you very much!

雪のある北海道はバスツアーが最高でした。
大丈夫に触れる事ができました。
昼食も美味しかったです。
ガイドさんオススメグルメも堪能でき大満足のツアーでした。
ありがとうございました

Lake Mashu was beautiful! I had the image of a misty Lake Mashu, but it was stunning without any fog. My wife has bad knees, but the bus lowers itself when getting on and off, which is very helpful. This is a bus tour that takes you around three lakes. It would be a bit difficult to visit them individually due to time constraints, so I recommend this tour.

摩周湖は綺麗でした!霧の摩周湖というイメージがありましたが霧もなく美しい摩周湖でした。膝の悪い女房ですがバスは乗降時にグッ〜インと車高を下げてくれます。ありがたいですね。3湖を巡るバスツアーです。個人で巡るにはチョット時間的にも難しいのでこのツアーはお勧めです。

The driver was very easy to talk to, and the half day flew by. It was fun! Thank you!

運転手の方がとても話しやすく、半日があっという間に過ぎました。楽しかったです！ありがとうございました！

After we met up, they smoothly suggested a route, and although it was six hours, we ended up going much farther than expected. When I mentioned I wanted to see animals, they took us through many spots where we could find wildlife like foxes and deer! We also enjoyed breathtaking views, delicious local fish, and the driver was very nice, making for a fulfilling six hours. They took many photos and videos for us, saying, "I'll take your pictures!"

合流後スムーズにルートの提案をして下さり、6時間でしたが予想以上にたくさん遠くまで周って頂きました。
動物を見たいとお伝えしたところ、キツネや鹿などたくさんの野生動物出没スポットを通り見つけてくれました！
観光船で観られなかった流氷、絶景巡り、美味しい地魚、運転手さんもとても良い方で充実の6時間を過ごせました。
写真撮りますよ、とたくさん写真と動画も撮ってくれました。

With only three days for my travel itinerary, I was challenged with how to efficiently explore Abashiri. I made sure to include the long-awaited Abashiri Prison in my plan, so I signed up for a full-day tour. At the Okhotsk Drift Ice Museum, the driver insisted I try the soft serve ice cream, and it was truly delicious. Although there was no guide at the Abashiri Prison Museum, the driver stayed with us and provided guidance, making for wonderful memories.

When traveling independently, VELTRA is a great support.

旅行日程３日しかなくどうすれば効率よく網走観光できるかが課題でした。
念願の網走刑務所は必ずプランに入れてもらうため丸一日移動できるプラン申し込みました。
オホーツク流氷館では必ず食べてほしいとドライバーさんから言われほんとに美味しいソフトクリーム食べることできました。
網走刑務所博物館ではガイドはなくなってましたがドライバーさんずっとついてガイドしてくださいましてよい思い出になりました。

個人で旅行するときはVELTRAさん心強い。

The view of the ship's bow breaking through the ice was amazing! The weather was great, and it was the best experience! The ship was also comfortable. It was an experience I would want to participate in again.

船の先端が氷を砕いて進む景色は最高でした！天気もよく最高の経験ができました！船も快適でした。また参加したくなる経験でしたよ。

It was great to be able to sightsee efficiently, but when I delayed my schedule to take a sightseeing boat on Lake Akan, I ended up taking a local bus to the airport instead of the tour bus. It was quite tough since there was no place to store my luggage. If you're going to the airport, it would be better to give up the sightseeing boat and take the tour bus. However, the sightseeing boat seems like a must for Lake Akan, so I think it would be good to have an itinerary that includes the boat from the start.

効率よく観光できて良かったが、阿寒湖で遊覧船に乗るために1本遅らせたところ、観光バスでなく空港まで路線バスになった。荷物を預けるところもなくかなり辛かったので、空港行くなら、遊覧船をあきらめて、観光バスで行った方が良かった。ただ阿寒湖観光では遊覧船がマストに思えたので、そもそも遊覧船込みの行程だと良いと思います。

I was shocked to see swans soaking in the hot springs... It was great to have such a variety of experiences, not just at Lake Kussharo. I wish we could have spent a little more time at Tsurumidai. Also, I thought it was wonderful that lunch was not just a regular bento, but the famous pork bowl. Thank you very much.

まさか白鳥が温泉に浸かっているとは…衝撃的でした。屈斜路湖だけでなく本当に盛りだくさんの内容で良かったです。できれば鶴見台の時間がもう少し欲しかった。あと、昼ごはんが普通の弁当でなく、名物の豚丼というのもすごく良いと思いました。ありがとうございました。

I participated alone.
I had a lot of fun seeing the unique winter scenery. The guide spoke kindly during the ride, so I wasn't bored at all.
I would like to participate again in a different season.

一人で参加しました。
冬のならではの景色がたくさん見られてとても楽しかったです。車内でもガイドさんが丁寧にお話ししてくれるので退屈しませんでした。
また季節を替えて参加したいです。

Since I was traveling with small children, I couldn't participate in a tour that lasted too late, so I quickly decided on a plan that only included Asahiyama Zoo. With a guide, my child was able to stay engaged during the journey. Thank you to the driver for their very careful driving. (Both of you were very kind to the children, which made me happy.) The other participants were all very well-mannered as well. I enjoyed the zoo even more than I expected. Thank you! I will rely on you again when I visit Hokkaido.

小さい子連れだったのであまり遅くまでのツアーは参加できず、旭山動物園のみのプランがあってすぐ決めました。
ガイドさん付きで道中も子が飽きずにいられました。そしてとっても丁寧な運転をしてくださった運転手さん、ありがとうございました。（おふたりとも、子どもにもとても優しく接してくださってうれしかったです）一緒に参加された方々もマナーの良い方ばかりでした。
動物園も予想以上に楽しめました。
ありがとうございました！また北海道に行った際はお世話になります。

I arrived at Sapporo Station earlier than scheduled and made it to the airport with plenty of time. I was also satisfied with being able to see Showa Shinzan from above, as well as the guide and audio guide.

定刻時間より早目に札幌駅到着して、空港に余裕で着きました
昭和新山を上から見られた事など内容も、またガイドさんや音声ガイドに満足

The bus guide's stories were interesting, and I felt it was worth participating. Since we visited many places, the time at each stop was short, and I realized that if we didn't move according to plan at Lake Akan Onsen, we would be cutting it close for the meeting time. For lunch, we had pork bowl bento at a roadside station, but it wasn't warm, which was a bit disappointing.

バスガイドさんの話も面白く、参加して良かったと思いました。
多くの所を回るためひとつひとつの時間が短いこともあり、阿寒湖温泉は思ったよりも計画的に動かないと集合時間ギリギリになってしまいます。
お昼ご飯は道の駅で豚丼のお弁当ですが、あたたかくはなく、ちょっと残念です。

I was glad that we arrived earlier than planned due to the lack of snow, allowing us to enjoy our time longer. It's a pity we missed the penguin walk...

雪がなかった関係で到着時間が早く、予定よりも長い時間、楽しむことができてよかったです。ペンギンのお散歩には間に合わなくて残念でした…

It included highlights such as Kitahama Station right by the sea and Notoro Cape, which is beautifully colored by the sunset, making it so full of attractions that there wasn't enough time to see everything. Since I don't have a driver's license, I think I wouldn't have been able to see it all in just one day if I hadn't joined a tour. I highly recommend it. For lunch, I suggest grilled fish instead of seafood rice bowl.

海のすぐ傍の北浜駅や夕焼けに染まる能取岬まで含まれていて、見どころが満載過ぎて、見学の時間が足りないくらいでした。
免許を持っていないので、ツアーに参加しなかったらとても１日では見きれなかったと思います。おススメです。
お昼は海鮮丼ではなく、焼き魚をお勧めします。

I was able to efficiently visit the sites and enjoyed a great lunch with the cable car included. The snowy scenery was beautiful. The driver's driving was careful and felt calm, which made me feel safe. The guidance through the headphones was also good. The bus guide was experienced, and there were a few moments that made me go "hmm," but overall it was very good!

効率よく周って昼食、ロープウェイ付きでとても楽しめた。雪景色がキレイでした。
ドライバーさんの運転は丁寧で穏やかに感じ安心できました。
ヘッドホンによる案内も良かった。
バスガイドさんはベテランさんでそこが少し、ん？とくるところがありましたが総合してとても良かったです！

I was wondering how to get to Lake Akan since I was staying there. The Pirika bus was helpful because it allows you to get off at Lake Akan. The weather was nice, and I was able to enjoy sightseeing at Lake Mashu and Iouzan, which was great. On the way back, I got off at Kushiro Airport, making for a comfortable trip.

阿寒湖に泊まるので行く方法を悩んでました。
ピリカ号は阿寒湖で降車できるので助かりました。
お天気も良く摩周湖、硫黄山と観光もでき良かったです。
帰りは釧路空港下車で快適な旅になりました。

I was able to see both the red-crowned cranes and swans, and Lake Mashu looked beautiful. I was a bit anxious about sightseeing in winter Hokkaido with a rental car, so I chose a bus tour, and it was definitely the right decision. It was much more enjoyable than I had imagined. I would love to ride the Pirika bus again.

タンチョウも白鳥にも会えて、摩周湖も綺麗に見えました。冬の北海道をレンタカーで観光するのは不安なのでバスツアーを選びましたが、大正解でした。想像してたより遥かに楽しかったです。またピリカ号に乗りたいと思っています。

Great one day excursion in Abashiri; including the Aurora icebreaker and the Kangoku Prison. The tour guide lady is very professional. The seafood lunch is good. I would highly recommend this one-day trip.

Great one day excursion in Abashiri ; including Aurora ice breaker and the Kangoku Prison. The tour guide lady is very professional. The seafood lunch is good. I would highly recommend this one-day trip.

It was a fulfilling trip where I could visit places that are difficult to reach by public transportation in just one day, and I also got to enjoy the Akanko Onsen. Along the way, I encountered cranes and deer up close.

公共交通機関では行きにくい所を
１日で回れて
阿寒湖温泉にも入れて
充実旅でした
途中でまじかにタンチョウやシカにも出会えました

It's a bit more expensive than traveling by bus, but the driver takes you to various places! From Utoro to Memanbetsu Airport, instead of just traveling by bus, he stopped to show us swans along the way and shared stories about famous spots and recent happenings in Hokkaido, so we arrived at the airport in no time!

バスで移動するよりはお高めですが
運転手さんが色々連れていってくれます！
ウトロ～女満別空港まで、ただバスで移動するよりは
途中で白鳥がいたよと停車してくれたり
名所や最近の北海道事情を話してくれるので
あっという間に空港に到着しました！

This year, it seems that it was warm with little snow, and the drift ice was hard to see. The day before, there was no drift ice... However! On the day of the ride, we were able to see plenty of drift ice! I definitely want you to experience the thrilling atmosphere! When it was cold, we could go inside and then come back outside, so it wasn't a problem to not dress too warmly. We visited many places, so it was a bit tight on time and busy, but it was truly a fulfilling and enjoyable tour!

今年は暖かく雪が少なかったようで、流氷も中々見れなかったそうです。
前日は流氷なし…
しかし！乗車当日はバッチリ流氷が見れました！
迫力のある臨場感を是非体験してほしいです！
寒いときは室内に入り、また外に出るようにすれば
そこまで防寒しなくても問題なかったです。
たくさんの場所を巡るので時間パツパツで忙しかったですが、本当に充実した楽しいツアーでした！

I was first satisfied to see the Japanese crane, the long-tailed tit, and the whooper swan. Since I toured Lake Mashu, Lake Kussharo, Lake Akan, and Mount Iou in one day, I couldn't spend much time at each location, but it made me think that I would like to come back someday to explore the places I couldn't fully enjoy. Next time, it might be good to focus on themes like birdwatching, canoeing, or fishing. This was a great opportunity to explore such possibilities.

タンチョウツル、シマエナガ、オオハクチョウを観られてまずは満足でした。摩周湖、屈斜路湖、阿寒湖、硫黄山を1日で巡るので、各所に時間はとれませんが、十分観られなかった所を、いつかゆっくり来たいと思えました。次回はバードウオッチングや、カヌー、釣り等のテーマで絞るのも良いかも知れません。そんな可能性を探るのに、とても良い機会になりました。

It’s common for tours to have limited time at each stop, and I felt rushed while choosing souvenirs.

However, I think it was because the itinerary was so packed with activities.

We got to see the drift ice, and the weather was great, making the final stop at Cape Notoro the highlight of the trip. After researching, I found that it’s difficult to reach the cape by public transportation, so I felt that participating in the tour was definitely worth it.

On a side note, I also made friends on the Aurora ship, so I’m very satisfied.

ツアーにありがちですが、それぞれの滞在時間がわずかで、お土産も焦りながら選びました。

ただ、それだけ盛りだくさんな内容にしていただいたからだと思います。

流氷も会えたし、天気にも恵まれたため、最後の能取岬が最高でした。後から調べたら、岬へは公共交通機関では行きづらく、それだけでもツアーに参加した価値があるなと思いました。

ついでに言うと、オーロラ号の上でお友達もできたので、大満足です。

A winter trip to Hakodate with a friend. We booked this tour to see the night view. The driver provided us with a lot of information and took photos for us, making the experience enjoyable. On the way back, we were dropped off at a place that wasn't originally planned, and we received recommendations for bars, which made for wonderful memories.

友人とふたりで冬の函館。夜景を観るのにこのツアーを予約しました。
運転手さんは本当にいろんな情報を教えてくれたり写真を撮ってくれたり、楽しませていただきました。帰りも、当初の予定ではないお店で降ろしていただいたり、飲み屋さんの情報をいただいたりして、すごく良い思い出になりました。

I participated on a warm winter day in late February.

I’m from the local area, but it’s been over 30 years since I toured in winter. I’ve visited this course many times in summer and autumn, but winter is something special! The blue sky, white land, mountains, and lakes were all amazing.

I saw cranes flying overhead and even encountered a long-tailed tit. There were so many deer that it made me laugh, and the weather was so nice that Lake Mashu looked beautiful. The sulfur mountain had so much smoke that I couldn’t see my companions. At Lake Akan, it was fun to ride a snowmobile on the frozen lake!

The bus travel time was about an hour, so I didn’t have to worry about restrooms, and the 20 minutes of sightseeing time allowed me to leisurely look at souvenirs. The hour at Lake Akan flew by.

For lunch, they set up a venue inside a roadside station instead of on the bus, and I appreciated the warm miso soup and tea that were included; it was delicious! I had a pork bowl bento. They also checked for allergies in advance.

The guide’s stories and songs were great. I heard things I didn’t know even as a local. However, I heard there were complaints that the stories were too loud, so sometimes the microphone was put down. When explanations were necessary, the guide would politely say, “I’m sorry for interrupting your rest.” I thought it was rude for some people to behave that way on a guided tour, especially since the guide was studying and explaining things to us. Please remember that you have a guide with you when reading this.

Thank you very much for your hard work, guide.

The driver also had a tough time with the deer. It must be stressful. Thank you.

I’m grateful for the safe and enjoyable experience. Thank you very much! ♡

2月下旬の冬晴れの暖かな日に参加しました。

私は地元出身ですが冬に観光するのは30年以上ぶり。　
夏や秋には何度も何度も行ったことのあるコースですが、冬は別格!青い空と白い大地と山々、湖、何もかもが最高でした。

鶴が頭上を飛んでいったり、シマエナガにも逢えましたし、鹿も笑っちゃうほど出てきてくれたし、とにかく天気が良かったので摩周湖もとても綺麗だったし、硫黄山は煙が大量で、連れの姿が見えなくなるほど。
阿寒湖では凍った湖上をスノーモービルで走って楽しかったー!

バスの移動時間は大体が1時間ほどなので、トイレも心配なかったし、見学時間の20分というのも、意外にゆっくりお土産を見たりもできました。
阿寒湖だけは1時間がアッと言う間でした。

昼食は車内ではなく道の駅の中に会場を作ってくれていて、温かいお味噌汁やお茶まで付けてくれて、ありがたかったし美味しかったです♪豚丼弁当でした(⁠´⁠・⁠(⁠o⁠o⁠)⁠・⁠｀⁠)
事前にアレルギー確認もしてくれます。

ガイドさんの話や歌も良かったです。
地元出身でも知らない話も聞けました。
しかし、その話などがｳﾙｻｲとのクレームがあったそうで、時々マイクを置かれていました。　　
説明しなくてはならないときには遠慮がちに「お休みのところ申し訳ありません」と。
ガイドさん付きのツアーなのに失礼な人がいるものだなと思いました。
色々と勉強して、私たちに説明してくれているのに。　　　　
これを読んでくれた方は、ガイドさん付きという事を忘れないでください。

ガイドさん本当にご苦労さまです。

運転士さんも、鹿にご苦労なさっていました。　
神経使いますよね。ありがとうございました。
　
安全で楽しく過ごせたこと、感謝します。
本当にありがとうございました♡

I traveled alone to Kushiro to see the red-crowned cranes.

I took the bus from the stop in front of the hotel, and yay! I got to see the red-crowned cranes.

The bus guide was very pleasant, and it turned out to be a wonderful trip.

Thank you♡

釧路に丹頂鶴を見にひとり旅しました。

ホテルの前の停留所でバスにのり、やったー。丹頂鶴にあえました。

バスガイドさん、とても感じよく素敵な旅になりました。

ありがとう♡

My long-held dream of "actually seeing the drift ice" has come true! I boarded the Aurora and was able to see the drift ice up close. What surprised me positively was the sightseeing train, the Drift Ice Train. At Cape Notoro, I experienced a wonderful collaboration between the remote land and the drift ice.

かねてからの夢である「流氷を実際にみる」が叶いました！オーロラ号に乗船して至近距離で流氷が見られました。思ったより良かったのは、観光列車流氷号の列車でした。能取岬では、最果ての地と流氷の絶妙なバランスでのコラボを体験できました。