All Reviews for 巴士之旅（バスツアー）

First of all, the Guide does not speak english and doesn't even recognize me speaking japanese to her. Instead of talking at all to me, she just pointed to everything. She smiled and talked to the other participants, but couldn't even try to smile with me.
We drove 3 hours to pick up other participants and than had 40 minutes in the Pineapple Park. We rushed through it and had only 5 minutes left, when we arrived in the souvenir shop, i had no time to try anything or buy anything. Than we had 50 minutes in a shopping mapp in which we didn't even go inside, instead we went to the sandwich store infront, because they had coupons for it, for everybody to have one bad sandwich. We decided to have Okinawa noodles at that place and payed a bit more. Then we arrived in the aquarium, 3 hours are not enough at all for this huge place. It is so beautiful and there is a whole park around it with more museums and tropical gardens around it. Again i rushed through it. In the end we stopped at a sweet potato souvenir shop to buy stuff and then 3 hours getting everybody back.
The Pineapple Park is nice, cute and a bit bizarr, but 40 min are definitly not enough, the Aquarium is awesome, but 3 hours is not enough.
We spent more time wasting time with picking up people and eating bad sandwiches than with the main events. And the guide is only nice to japanese people. The english translator device is also bad, you don't understand anything and it has that disturbing cracking sound.
I am not satisfied with the tour.
I am satisfied with Pineapple Park and Aquarium which are definitly worth seeing it, but better go there by yourself. :(

Since there is no seat assignment, I was sitting next to strangers. The guide was efficient, but there was a lot of pressure; if anyone was even a minute late for the meeting time, they would leave without them. People in the back seats were even saying, "Is this a military operation?" The course covered all the tourist attractions, which was great.

座席指定ではないのでしらない人と隣同士
ガイドさんはテキパキしてるといえばいいが集合時間に１分でも遅れたら置いてくとかとにかく圧がすごかった。後ろの席の人達も軍隊かよ！と言ってました。
コースは観光名所を網羅していて良かった。

I think it was a good decision to use a sightseeing bus that allows you to sleep during the journey, as attractions in the central region, like the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, take quite a bit of time to reach from Naha City. Especially since the Ocean Expo Park, where the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium is located, is large and can be tiring to explore.

Additionally, it unfortunately rained on the day of our visit, but it was great that there was a course that could still be enjoyed even in the rain.

美ら海水族館など中部の観光地は、那覇市内から行くと結構時間がかかるので、移動中寝ていても大丈夫な観光バスを利用して正解だと思いました。特に、美ら海水族館がある海洋博公園は広くて疲れるので、なおさらです。
また、当日はあいにくの雨となりましたが、雨でも楽しめるコースとなっていて、良かったです。

This is a great option for those who do not have cars, but still want to see the Okinawan sites. This is a great alternative to get around, although the time at each place was tight and we couldn't spend as much time at each location as we wanted, we had a lot of fun following along the tour. Everyone on the tour was also very nice and accommodating.

I was able to fully enjoy the northern part of Okinawa.

There are two trekking courses, and I chose the shorter one just in case, but it ended quickly. If you're young, the longer course should be fine.

Even though it was a weekday, the restaurant at the roadside station during lunch break was extremely crowded. The food was delicious, but the staff seemed overwhelmed, and the seating arrangements and clean-up were a bit sloppy. If you want to eat leisurely or look at souvenirs, it might be better to bring a bento or grab something from a nearby convenience store.

We had plenty of time at the Churaumi Aquarium, and I felt a bit restless for about an hour, but I think those who love aquariums or have children will be able to enjoy it at a relaxed pace.

沖縄北部をいっきに満喫できました

トレッキングは2コースあり、時間が心配で念のため短い方にしましたがすぐ終わってしまい、普通に若い方なら長い方でも大丈夫そうです。

平日でしたが、ランチ休憩の道の駅のレストランは激混みでした。おいしかったけど店員さんがキツそうで、席への案内や片付けがずさんです。
ゆっくり食べたい、お土産も見たい方はお弁当持参か近くのコンビニで済ませても良いかもしれません。

美ら海水族館の時間がたっぷりとられていて、1時間くらい持て余しましたが、水族館が好きな方やお子様連れの方には余裕をもって楽しめると思います。

The guide was kind and provided detailed introductions, making for a wonderful day! The aquarium was very beautiful, with the sea displaying various colors like blue and green, it was stunning.

ガイドさんはやさしい、詳しい紹介される、素晴らしい一日過ぎました！水族館はすごく綺麗、海も青色、緑など色な色があります、綺麗

I was glad to hear the guide's fun stories and information about Okinawa! It was great to learn about things that I might have missed just by researching on my own!

ガイドさんの楽しいお話や沖縄についての話が聞けて良かったです！
調べるだけでは見逃してしまうところも知れて良かったです！

Overall, it was an enjoyable trip. We had chance to see many nice places. The scenery was very nice at the place we had lunch.
The pineapple garden was really nice but we could have spent more time there. 40 minutes was not enough to explore the garden and do shopping. Unfortunately, we had to wait for a family for 25 minutes even though it stated that people who didn't arrive on time needed to go to the next destination by themselves.
Aquarium was good as well.

- In addition to the Churaumi Aquarium, we visited four other locations, and since all participants happened to be Japanese, we were able to stick to the schedule and had plenty of time at each place.
- Our veteran bus guide sang beautiful island songs using a shamisen and Okinawan castanets in the quiet bus.
- Last time, I also used a rental car and visited similar places, but this time I didn't have to worry about finding parking, and we were able to enjoy all five locations with a good time allocation and at a relaxed pace.

・美ら海水族館のほか4箇所に寄ったが、偶々参加者全員日本人だった為、集合が時間厳守で其々の場所で余裕があった。
・ベテランバスガイドさんが静かな車内で、三味線や沖縄のカスタネットを使い綺麗な声で島人の唄などを唄ってくれた。
・前回もレンタカーを使い、同じような処を観光したが駐車場を探したりせずに済み、全5箇所の時間配分良くゆったりと堪能出来た。

Cape Hedo and the Great Stone Forest are far from Naha and difficult to visit individually, so I was very satisfied with the tour bus that took us around. Since the tour is mainly free time, there's absolutely no problem participating alone!

辺戸岬や大石林山は那覇からは遠く個人では行きにくい場所なのでツアーバスで巡れてとても満足です。自由行動が基本なので１人参加でも全く問題無し！

The guide was thorough and provided a great service, showcasing Okinawan songs and dances. The course was well-organized, highlighting the key attractions and was definitely worth it.

ガイドも手抜きなく又、沖縄の唄や踊りを披露してくれサービス満点でした。
コースも見どころを上手くまとめていて値打ちあり。

I wanted to visit Daishi Forest Mountain, but since I'm not good at driving, I chose this tour. I was very satisfied with the result.

大石林山に行ってみたく、しかし運転が苦手だったためこのツアーを選択しました。
結果とても満足できました。

I think it was great to do sightseeing by bus from the resort in one day. However, there wasn't enough time at Pineapple Park. The bus driver was also very nice. Last time, on another tour, the guide shared various interesting tidbits, but this time the guide felt like they were just reading from a script, which was disappointing.

１日でリゾート地からバスでの観光で良かったと思います。パイナップルパークの時間が足りませんでしたが。バスの運転手さんも感じが良かったです。
前回他のツアーでガイドさんがいろいろなマメ情報も教えてもらえたのですが、今回は原稿そのままの棒読みの感じのガイドさんで、それだけが残念でした。

It was a very satisfying tour. The bus arrived on time, and the driver drove safely. The female tour guide—I'm sorry, I forgot her name—was very kind and attentive. I appreciate it.

As for the weather, there was rain and wind during the tour, but by the time we arrived at the Churaumi Aquarium, it had cleared up beautifully.

During the trekking at Daisekirinzan, I was able to walk without getting too tired. At Cape Hedo, I was moved by the wonderful view, so much so that I didn't mind the rain and wind. Thank you very much for providing such a wonderful experience.

大変満足のいったツアーでした。
バスも時間通りにお迎えに来ていただき、運転手の方も安全運転でまた添乗員の女性の方：お名前を忘れてしまいました。ごめんなさい。
とても親切丁寧は対応でした。感謝です。
お天気の方は　ツアー途中　雨、風ではありましたが美ら海水族館に到着したころは　素晴らしく晴れ上がってました。
大石林山トレッキングでは　それほど疲れない程度で歩けました。
辺戸岬では雨風も気にすることの無いほどの　素晴らしい眺めに感動しました。素晴らしい体験をさせて頂き本当にありがとうございました。

I considered sightseeing with a rental car, but I wasn't very confident about driving in an unfamiliar area, so I signed up for this tour. It was a tour that efficiently covered the highlights of Okinawa. The guide and the driver were both pleasant, and I was able to have a great time. Thank you very much!

レンタカーでの観光も考えたのですが、知らない土地での運転にあまり自信がないので、このツアーを申し込みました。
沖縄の見どころを効率よく観光できるツアーでした。
ガイドさん、運転手さんも感じが良く、楽しい時間を過ごすことが出来ました。
ありがとうございました

This was my third time in Okinawa, but I had never seen the beautiful ocean there, so I decided to join. Since I usually don't drive and wanted to enjoy some beer during lunch, I opted for a bus tour. There were few participants due to the season, and more than half were from overseas. The Churaumi Aquarium and Kouri Island were truly beautiful, and I'm glad I participated. I also thought the price was reasonable.

沖縄は3回目でしたが、沖縄の美しい海を見たことが無かったので参加しました。普段は自動車の運転をしていなしのと、ランチでビールを楽しみたかったこともあり、バスツアーにしました。時期的に参加人数は少なく、また半数以上は海外の方でした。美ら海水族館も古宇利島も本当に美しくて参加して良かったと思います。料金もリーズナブルだと思いました。

I booked this tour because of the promised visit to the butterfly farm and Churaumi aquarium. But on the tour I’ve realized that it doesn’t include butterfly farm since April 2019 even though it is still in the program.. We stopped in a few shops for tourists (including pineapple farm that suits kids) till we got to the aquarium after 4.5 hours on the road (direct driving on highway from Naha takes about an hour to there). In aquarium we were given 3 hours but I needed 4-5 hours to see other facilities as well. The place is huge and 3 hours would be enough only to see the aquarium.
On the way back we stopped again in the place selling local sweets for tourists, when most of these sweets can be found at the airport so it was waste of time again.. we were only 6 people on a cloudy day of the rainy season so I returned to Naha at 6 p.m (last drop off) but I can imagine that the way back can take 2 hours more just for dropping off every participant in different locations..

It was a tour with many foreign tourists participating. There were few Japanese people, so I was a bit worried at first, but they kept to the schedule and weren't overly loud, which made it refreshing and enjoyable. The Churaumi Aquarium had a comfortable stay of three hours, allowing us to enjoy the whale shark and dolphin shows. It was a good tour that efficiently covered various places.

外国人観光客が多く参加していたツアーでした。
日本人が少ないので最初ちょっと心配でしたが時間も守りますし、大騒ぎするわけでもなかったので、逆に新鮮で楽しめました。
美ら海水族館は滞在時間3時間で余裕があり、ジンベイザメやイルカのショーを楽しめました。
色んな所を効率よく周れて良いツアーでした。

My husband, our two children, and I participated in a tour. Our main goal was to visit the aquarium, so we looked for a tour that would allow us to leave late and return early.

The aquarium was larger than I expected, and I wanted to see other facilities as well, but it felt like there wasn't enough time. However, for me, who was focused on seeing the whale sharks, it was great to be able to watch them at a leisurely pace. At Kouri Island, I recommend bringing a change of clothes. My kids, one in elementary school and the other in preschool, ran straight into the beautiful sea and ended up soaking their pants (laughs).

Also, the guide introduced us to various Okinawan songs and dialects, which was fun. Although it wasn't us, I appreciated how the guide quickly made phone calls and changes for those who were stuck in traffic on the way back and were worried about missing their dinner reservations.

Next time, I definitely want to join a different tour! ♪

主人と私、子ども二人で参加。水族館に行くのが目的で、遅く出発して早めに帰ってこれるツアーをさがして申込ました。
水族館は、思ったよりも広く水族館の他の施設も見たかったけど、時間がたりない感じでした。でも、ジンベイザメを目的にしていた私にとっては、ゆっくりジンベイザメを見れてよかったです。古宇利では、着替えをもっていくことをお勧めします。うちの子は小学生と年中ですが、きれいな海に一目散に走っていってパンツまで濡れてしまいました(笑)
あと、ガイドさんが沖縄の唄や方言をいろいろ紹介してくれて楽しかったです。
私たちではなかったですが、帰りが事故渋滞で夕食の予約に間に合わない人の為に、すばやく電話や変更などをしていた姿がよかったです。
次回は、また違うツアーに是非参加したいです♪

We didn't even stop at Ryugujo, the butterfly paradise. We had an hour lunch break near a hotel with shops/food court and I was expecting Okinawa soba as stated in the itinerary but we got a "hot sandwich" which ended up being a tiny triangle of basically taco salad sandwich. Had to go buy a bowl of Okinawa Soba to have enough to eat. We spent 40 minutes at the pineapple park. We definitely didn't need a whole hour for lunch as tiny as it was. It simply forces you to buy more food at the food court. Not going to see the butterflies at all was a huge disappointment. No explanation given as to why we didn't even go.
We had 3 hours at the aquarium which was great. Wish we had more time there.

I participated with my parents in their 60s. Since all three of us are inexperienced drivers, it's great that we could visit northern tourist spots on a bus tour. The travel was comfortable in the cool interior of the bus. I think the price, which includes tickets to the aquarium and lunch, is a fantastic deal. My parents seemed to enjoy visiting various tourist attractions. I believe this is a tour I can recommend to everyone!

６０代の両親と参加しました。
３人ともペーパードライバーなので、バスツアーで北部の観光地に行けるのはありがたいです。
移動も涼しい車内で過ごせて快適でした。
水族館のチケット、お昼御飯がついてこの値段は破格だと思います。
両親もいろいろな観光地を回れて楽しそうにしていました。
みんなにおすすめできるツアーだと思います！

This was my travel companion's first visit to Okinawa, and it was a valuable tour that takes you to the must-see Churaumi Aquarium from Chatan. Over about half a day from morning to evening, we visited several highlights in central to northern Okinawa, but since there were many places to stop, the time spent at each location was a bit short. Especially on Kouri Island, if you stop to use the restroom or eat ice cream, you completely run out of time to enjoy the sea, and the scenic drive over the Warumi Bridge felt like it was over in an instant.

However, at Churaumi Aquarium and Busena, you can relax while enjoying the beautiful beaches around, and even though the tour explanations are provided through automatic audio in your earphones, they efficiently use the travel time to give you information, making it a great value for the cost.

The final stop is American Village, where those coming from Naha can take their time shopping, but for those departing from Chatan, you can get off here and then freely choose to return to your hotel or go out for a meal or shopping, which is very convenient.

With the changing times, there are more foreign participants from Asian countries, but I felt a bit sad that the guide first explains in English and then in Japanese. Recently, when Japanese people visit tourist attractions overseas, the Japanese explanations tend to come last, so it seems that Japanese people are often put on the back burner both at home and abroad. I recognize that Japanese people are a modest and patient nation, so they tend to be pushed to the back in any country (laughs).

同行者が初の沖縄訪問でしたが、初めての沖縄旅では絶対外せない美ら海水族館に北谷からも行ける貴重なツアーです。朝から夕方までの約半日で沖縄中部～北部の見どころスポットを複数訪れますが、回る場所が多いので一か所あたりの滞在時間が短いのが少し惜しいです。とくに古宇利島はトイレに立ち寄ってアイスを食べたりしているとまったく海を観て楽しむ時間は無くなってしまいますし、車窓観光のワルミ大橋も「え！？今通っちゃったの！？」という感じであっという間でした。

でも美ら海水族館やブセナでは周りの美しいビーチを観てリラックスできますし、観光についてもイヤホン自動音声ながら移動中の時間を使って効率的に説明してくれるのでコストパフォーマンスは高いです。

最終立ち寄り地はアメリカンヴィレッジで、那覇発の方々はこちらでしばしのショッピングタイムをゆっくり取ることができますが、北谷発ですとこちらで降りて後はホテルに帰るなり食事やショッピングに行くなり、自由に過ごすことができるので助かります。

時代の流れでアジア諸国からの外国人の参加が多くなりましたが、引率のガイドさんがまず英語で案内し、その次に日本語になるのは少し寂しく思いました。昨今、日本人が海外の観光名所を訪れると日本語の説明は最後のほうなので、日本でも海外でも日本人は後回しなんだな～と・・・。日本人は奥ゆかしく我慢強い民族だという認識なので、どこの国でも後ろに追いやられてしまいますね（苦笑）

The powerful experience of the whale shark at the aquarium was impressive. The guide was also a very pleasant person. I had a fun day. I would like to go on another tour with that guide. Thank you very much.

ジンベイ鮫の迫力ある水族館感動でした。
ガイドさんもとても感じの良い人。
楽しい一日を過ごせました。またあのガイドさんなら別のツアーも行きたいですね。ありがとうございました

I participated with my small child. The bus guide was very pleasant, and her voice was easy to understand. I boarded in Naha City, but the bus picks up at various hotels, which will be helpful for my next trip to Okinawa when choosing a hotel. We visited the aquarium and played with my child at Emerald Beach near the aquarium. With a full three hours, there are various ways to enjoy the experience depending on the person.

小さい子供と2人で、参加しました。バスガイドさんが、非常に感じ良く、声も聞き取りやすかったです。私は、那覇市内から乗車しましたが、色々なホテルにバスがお迎えに行くので、次に沖縄旅行に来る時のホテルの参考にもなりました。水族館を見学して、水族館近くのエメラルドビーチで、子供と遊びました。3時間たっぷりあるので、人によって、楽しみ方が色々出来ます。

The hotel shuttle service was very convenient. I had a lot of fun throughout the day ( ᵔᵒᵔ )♡ I wished I had a bit more time at Pineapple Park. The next Hanasaki Marche had a longer stay than Pineapple Park, so it might be good to adjust the time here. I really enjoyed Churaumi. Pineapple sorbet was served in the car, along with a souvenir of one piece of Chinsuko. I highly recommend it.

ホテル送迎付き
とても楽ちんでした。
1日、たくさん楽しめました( ᵔᵒᵔ )♡
パイナップルパークはもう少し
滞在時間欲しかったです。
次のハナサキマルシェはパイナップルパークより長い滞在時間だったので、ここの時間を調整してもらえたかいいかもしれません。
美ら海はほんとに楽しめました。
パイナップルのシャーベットが車内ででて
ちんすこう１個のお土産つき。
とてもおすすめです。

I chose this bus tour as it allows me to efficiently travel with my elderly mother. The bus also had a singing tour guide, which made our time enjoyable.

高齢の母と効率よく回れるバスツアーとして選びました。バスには歌うバスガイドさんも同行しており、楽しく過ごすことができました。

Maybe a bit rush but covers many places. Good enough. Lunch is so so, better to buy your own at the lunch location. There are good food there. Friendly guide but as the tour stated, only speak in Japanese.

On our long-awaited trip to Okinawa, it was my husband's first time, so we wanted to explore various places. Instead of renting a car, we decided to join a bus tour for more efficient travel. I thought it would depend on the guide, but ours was very friendly, and the tour went smoothly. They emphasized punctuality, and there were no latecomers, which allowed us to visit many different places and have a great time. The guide also interacted with my daughter, showing care for small children, which left a lasting impression. When we go to Okinawa again, I would love to try other courses as well! Thank you very much.

久しぶりの沖縄旅行で
主人は初めてだったので
いろいろ回りたくてもレンタカー借りるより効率よく回れそうだったので
初めてバスツアーに参加しました。
ガイドさんにもよると思いましたが
とても愛想の良い方でツアーもスムーズに
時間厳守！とのことも毎回伝えており
遅刻される方もいなく
いろんなとこを回れとても楽しかったです。
娘にも声をちょこちょこかけてくださり
小さい子にも気にかけてくれる姿も
印象にのこりました。
また沖縄に行くときは他のコースも
予約してみたくなりました！
ありがとうございました。

This was my third time participating in a bus tour in Okinawa. Although I had previously visited these places individually, I joined this tour because I wanted to go to Kouri Island and Manza Beach. Considering that renting a car and using the highway would be more effort, I think it's great to be able to go at this price. It's a pity that we couldn't spend much time at any place other than the Tropical Dream Center. The guide's stories were enjoyable and nice. However, I was concerned about the seating arrangement on the bus. Nevertheless, I had a great day, so it's all good. Next time, I would like to join a tour in the Yanbaru area. Thank you very much.

沖縄のバスツアーは、3回目の参加になります。以前も個人で行ったことがある場所ですが古宇利島、万座毛に行きたくて参加しました。レンタカーを借りて高速道路を使って行くことを考えると楽してこの、価格で行けるのは、良いかと思います。熱帯ドリームセンター以外は、時間が短くゆっくりできなかったのが残念です。ガイドさんの話しも楽しくて良かったです。ただ、残念なのは、バスの座席の配置が気になった事です。でも、1日楽しめたのでOKです。又、今度は、やんばるの方面のツアーに参加したいなと思います。ありがとうございました。

booking was fast and easy even if the tour was during golden week (i had problems with other tour apps during those time)
the bus late for a few minutes (understandable because it was golden week)
the tour was very nice! we were able to spend enough time to visit the whole aquarium. unfortunately because of heavy traffic, we were not able to go to the butterfly garden.

price was affordable as compared to doing it yourself. there was a japanese tour guide well enough to understand and speak a few english. he instructions were clear and there were alloted times per area.