All Reviews for Sightseeing Tours

During my first solo trip to Okinawa, I was unsure about renting a car since I didn't know the area. After hearing about bus tours from acquaintances who traveled to Okinawa, I did some research and read experiences from solo participants, which led me to decide to join a tour for efficient sightseeing.

Participating in the tour allowed me to visit the attractions I wanted to see in a cost-effective and efficient manner. The beautiful Okinawan sea, the Churaumi Aquarium, and the live performance at Ryukyu Village were all wonderful experiences. I also signed up for a dinner that included a shamisen live performance, as I wanted to enjoy local Okinawan cuisine.

Thanks to the driver who prioritized safe driving and the kind and attentive guide, I had a fantastic day. I was particularly impressed by the guide's efforts to communicate in Japanese, despite being unfamiliar with the language.

一人旅の初めての沖縄で、地理も分からずレンタカーを借りるか迷いました。沖縄を旅行した知人からバスツアーの話を聞き、色々と調べ、お一人様参加の体験談を読ませて頂き効率良く巡れそうと参加を決めました。実際に参加してみて、自分が回りたい観光地をコスパと効率良く巡れてます。沖縄の海をイメージして美ら海水族館に琉球村での生演奏、素晴らしいかったです。沖縄の地元料理堪能したかったので三味線ライブを味わるディナーも申し込みました。安全運転に努めて下さった運転手の方と親切丁寧なガイドの方の案内で素敵な一日を過ごせました。またガイド方の不慣れな日本で語学を駆使して活躍される姿がとても印象に残りました。

I think it would have been a waste of time for individuals to try to see everything on their own. We were fortunate with the weather and were able to tour efficiently. I expected it, but Saturday was very crowded. About 70% of the tour guests were from China, and the places we visited felt similar. It felt almost like traveling in China. The guide explained in Chinese, Japanese, and English. I couldn't understand the Chinese, but I consider that part of the fun of the tour.

When we took the Beppu Ropeway to the summit, there was still a lot of snow remaining. I might not have been able to go there on my own. The two guides were cheerful, and we had a very enjoyable time. I hope to meet them again somewhere next time, and I would love to participate again. Thank you very much.

個人では時間の無駄が出て回りきれなかったと思います。
天候にも恵まれ効率良く観光出来ました。
予想はしていましたが、土曜日は人がいっぱい。ツアー客の7割が中国からのお客様で、行った先もそんな感じ。まるで中国に旅行したような気になりました。ガイドさんが中国語、日本語、英語で説明して下さいました。中国語はちんぷんかんぷんでしたが、これもツアーの楽しみと思います。
別府ロープウェイで山頂に登るとたくさんの雪が残っていました。
ここも個人だったら行けなかったかも。
2人のガイドさんが朗らかな方で、とても楽しい時間を過ごせました。次回どこかでお会い出来たらな、また参加させて頂きます。ありがとうございました。

I wanted to see the snowy Shirakawa-go, but I was a bit anxious about driving a rental car due to the possibility of snow on the roads, so I decided to join this tour. It was a great tour, just as I had hoped.

雪の白川郷を見たいと思っていましたが、道路に積雪がある可能性がありレンタカーで行くのには運転等に多少不安があったので、このツアーに参加しました。
期待通りの良いツアーでした。

It was a very enjoyable day.
I want to go again.
I believe the tireless efforts of the crew and ground staff are evident here.
I think the consecutive 12-time Five Star award is also reflected here.

とても楽しい1日だった。
また行きたいと思います。
乗務員さんやグランドスタッフの
たゆまない努力がここにあると思います。
ファイブスター12連続受賞もここにあると思います。

I have been very interested and wanted to see it at least once, so I had a great time participating. In the future, when I board, I will feel even closer to all the staff and cast members, not just the cabin crew in front of me.
I am grateful to all the staff, not only the new ones but also those who have been training and honing their skills every day.♡
Also, I would like to participate in the other factory tour as well.

以前から興味津々で一度は見てみたいと思っていたので参加出来て楽しかったし、今後の搭乗の時に目の前のCAさん以外にも全てのスタッフ&キャストさんを今まで以上に身近に感じる事でしょう。
新人スタッフのみならず、日々訓練を重ね研鑽を積み上げられたスタッフの皆さんに感謝します♡
そして、もう一つの工場見学にも参加したいです。

It felt like a little adventure as we walked down the path surrounded by dense, dark vegetation. During this time of year, the chances of encountering wildlife are low, but I was lucky enough to see two coconut crabs. Unfortunately, the starry sky was obscured and I couldn't see anything. I've heard that summer is a better time for stargazing, so I hope to come back in the summer for a second chance.

The guide had incredible knowledge about the flora and fauna, and I heard some fascinating stories. Also, I participated alone, but it was no problem at all.

真っ暗な草木が生い茂った道を進むので、ちょっとした探検気分でした。
この時期は生き物との遭遇率が低い中、運良く2匹もヤシガニが見れたのでラッキーでした。
ただ星空は曇りだったのか真っ暗で見えませんでした。
やはり夏の方が見えやすいとのことなのでいつか夏にリベンジしたいと思います。

ガイドさんの動植物の知識が凄く、面白い話が聞けました。
また、ひとり参加でしたが問題なかったです。

It was a very meaningful time. I realized how happy it is to learn new things. I have come to like ANA even more. The tour explanations were very easy to understand, and my questions were answered clearly. The souvenir corner exclusive to tour participants was also great. I would like to participate again.

とても有意義な時間となりました。
知らない事を知るって、こんなに幸せなことなのだと実感致しました。
ANAをもっと好きになりました。
ツアーのご説明もとてもわかりやすく、質問にもちゃんとわかりやすいお言葉で教えていただけました。ツアー参加者限定のお土産コーナーも充実。また参加してみたいと思います。

A three-person trip with my mother in her 80s and my two daughters in their 50s. Considering my elderly mother, we used a private sightseeing taxi. Traveling to multiple tourist spots was physically less burdensome, and we didn't feel rushed, which made the experience very relaxing. Additionally, it was great that the risk of infections like influenza is lower during this time. It was also convenient to leave our luggage and souvenirs in the car, allowing us to move around hands-free.

For two days, Mr. F from Okinoto Transportation was our driver. His safe driving, guiding, and attentiveness were all “professional”! Thanks to him, we had a safe and comfortable private sightseeing taxi trip.

80代母と50代娘二人の三人旅。高齢の母のことを考え貸切観光タクシーを利用しました。複数の観光地への移動も体力的に負担が少なく時間に追われることもなく気持ち的にとてもラクでした。またこの時期インフルエンザ等の感染症リスクが少なくなるのも良かったです。宿泊に伴う荷物やおみやげを車内に置き、手ぶらで動けるのもありがたかったです。

今回２日間、沖東交通のFさんが担当してくださいました。安全運転、ガイド案内、気配り等全てにおいて“プロ”でした！お陰様で安心・快適な貸切観光タクシーの旅でした。

They efficiently take you to the places you want to go and allow you to do what you want to do. I went cycling on Taketomi Island, but I was told to call 15 minutes before the meeting time if I got lost. However, there was no call beforehand. One person was not seen by the meeting time and missed the return ferry. I wonder if they managed to get back on their own? Please be careful.

行きたいところに効率よく連れて行って、やりたいことやらせてもらえます。
竹富島でサイクリングをしましたが、迷子になっなら集合時間15分前までに電話くださいね。と言われていましたが事前に電話がなかったのでしょう。お一人の方が集合時間になっても姿が見えず、帰りのフェリーに乗れませんでした。自力で帰られたのでしょうか？お気をつけください。

Compared to exploring freely with a rental car, it was a reasonable and efficient way to sightsee. The bus guide's explanations were very helpful!

レンタカーで自由に散策に比べてリーズナブルに効率よく観光ができました。
バスガイドさんの話つきでよく分かりました！

I participated in the same tour last time and the tour guide was very good, so I signed up again this time. I was hoping for the same tour guide, but I was a bit disappointed and wished for a little more attentiveness.

前回同じコースで参加して添乗員さんがとても良かったので、今回も申し込みしました。
期待していた添乗員さんが､イマイチでもう少し気配りして欲しかったです。

The weather on the day was favorable, and the scenery was beautiful. The guide was very skilled, as they could quickly switch between Japanese and Chinese depending on the audience.

当日は天候にも恵まれ、景色もよかった。
ガイドさんは相手に応じて日本語、中国語どちらもすぐに使い分けられていたので、
非常に優秀だった。

As expected from a tour, there was an explanation about the island inside the ferry, and the mangrove tour was educational. The bus driver's stories on the way to the water buffalo cart station were also interesting. The stories and songs from the water buffalo handler had a local feel and were wonderful, and riding the water buffalo cart was a great experience.

On Taketomi Island, I was able to see the main spots in a bit of a rush using a rental bicycle.

Regarding the transfer between the terminal and the hotel, since I had a rental bicycle, even after returning on the 4 PM ferry, I was able to inform the counter and received a transfer to the hotel on the last service at 5 PM, allowing me to buy souvenirs at Euglena Mall.

流石ツアーだけあってフェリー内も島の説明があり、マングローブ巡りも説明が勉強になる。
水牛車乗り場までのバスの運転手さんの話も興味深い。
水牛使いの方の話も歌も地元感があって素晴らしいし、水牛車も良い体験でした。
竹富島はレンタルサイクルでちょっと駆け足気味で主なスポットは見てまわれました。

ターミナル～ホテル間の送迎について
レンタルサイクルだったので16時の船便で帰ってきてもカウンターで伝えたら17時の最終でホテル送迎をして貰えてユーグレナモールでお土産も買えました。

Usually, we plan our own sightseeing routes and travel by train or taxi, but this time we booked a guided bus tour with this group. Everyone praised the idea of not having to plan ourselves and enjoying the tour while the guide explains everything. I would like to continue using bus tours in the future.

いつもは自分たちで観光コースを考え電車やバスタクシーで移動してますが今回この仲間たちで、ガイドさん付きのバス観光を予約しました。
皆さんの意見は自分たちで計画しないでもガイドさんが説明しながら観光地を回るのは楽でいいと絶賛！
これからもバスツアーを利用したいと思います。

I was taken by bus and had some free time, which was enjoyable. I was also glad to be able to feed the dolphins (for an additional fee).

バスで連れていってもらえて自由時間もあり、楽しめました。
いるかさんにも餌(別料金)をあげれて良かったです。

I participated in the ANA Blue Base Tour. The training facilities were wonderful, and I was able to observe the ANA employees seriously engaged in their training up close, with very clear explanations from current ANA flight attendants. As someone who loves traveling by plane, this was extremely helpful for me.

ANA Blue Baseツアーに参加しました。
素晴らしい訓練施設、ANAの社員の方が真剣に訓練に取り組んでおられるのを、間近で、ANAの現役客室乗務員の方の、とても分かりやすい説明で見学する事が出来て、私自身、飛行機の旅が大好きなので、大変に参考になりました。

I enjoyed the trip. the weather was bit windy and drizzling. The staff was very helpful and kind.

Arigatho!!

I participated on a clear day after heavy snowfall. I didn't need a scarf or gloves; in fact, I felt like using a parasol. However, I held back since no one else was using one.
The tour guide was enjoyable to talk with, and I could see the Tateyama mountain range from the window. They recommended cafes and photo spots, and one of my pictures is from that location.
Since I was participating alone, I was worried about how to spend the more than two hours, but I was able to enjoy food sampling and purchase souvenirs recommended by the tour guide, making it a meaningful time.

大雪の後の快晴の日に参加させていただきました。マフラーや手袋も不要で、むしろ日傘をさしたいほどでした。しかし、日傘をさしている方が一人もいなくて我慢しました。
添乗員さんは、社内で楽しくお話してくださり、車窓からは立山連峰も観る事ができました。お薦めのカフェや撮影スポットを教えていただき、写真の１枚はその場所です。
一人参加でしたので、2時間あまりをどう過ごすか心配でしたかが、食べ歩きしたり、添乗員さんお薦めのお土産も購入でき、有意義な時間が過ごせました。

It was my first time visiting Shirakawa-go. I got the impression that there were many foreigners. Due to the snow, it was hard to see the boundaries of the area, and I might have accidentally entered some restricted places. The illumination from the observation deck was a bit difficult to capture with my smartphone. Since I couldn't make detailed settings, many of my photos turned out blurry. I brought a digital camera, so I mainly took pictures with that. The shuttle bus was smooth, and it felt closer than I expected. On the way back, we arrived significantly earlier than planned, which was great.

白川郷へ行くのは初めてでした。外国人が多い印象を受けました。雪で敷地の境がわからずにおそらく多々侵入禁止の場所に入っているのかもしれませんが？展望台からのライトアップもスマホでの撮影は少し難しく感じました。細かな設定ができないので結構ブレていました。デジカメを持っていったので撮影はデジカメ中心でした。送迎バスもスムーズで思っていたよりも近く感じました。帰りはノンストップで予定よりも大幅に早く到着したので良かったです。

I think it was a tour with a fulfilling schedule that allowed us to enjoy the characteristics of each of the three islands. If I had to be picky, I would have liked a bit more time on Taketomi Island.

スケジュールが充実していて、3島それぞれの特徴を楽しめるツアーだったと思います。
欲を言えば、竹富島の滞在時間がもう少し長かったらと思いました。

It was very helpful to have someone waiting at the meeting place on time. If there are places you want to visit, you can let the driver know, and they will make a stop for you, so there were no particular issues. We did go a little over time (about 15 minutes) at the end, but there was no additional charge. The driver's driving was very comfortable and calm, so I don't think anyone who gets car sick needs to worry.

時間通りに待ち合わせる場所に待機してもらうことにとても助かりました。回りたいところがあれば運転手さんに伝えたら寄ってくれますので、特に困るところはありませんでした。最後に少し時間オーバー（15分ぐらい）しましたが、追加料金の請求はありませんでした。
運転手さんの運転はとても快適で、落ち着いていますので、車酔いの人でも心配は要らないと思います。

The guidance was smooth, and I was able to enjoy the experience at a leisurely pace. The local specialty, Hida beef grilled on a leaf, was also delicious. Since there are few restaurants, I recommend opting for the dinner option. It's a big plus that the restaurant allows you to use their restroom. There are few toilets in the village, so the women's restroom had a long line. The guide also pointed out great photo spots, so I was able to take beautiful pictures! I recommend this tour over going individually.

案内もスムーズでゆったり鑑賞できました。名物の飛騨牛ほう葉焼きも美味しかったです。お店が少ないので夕食付きはおすすめ。レストランでトイレを貸してもらえるのもポイントが高いです。集落にトイレが少ないので女子トイレは行列でした。ガイドさんに撮影ポイントも教えてもらえるのでキレイな写真が撮れました！個人で行くよりもこちらのツアーをおすすめします。

I had to make a last-minute reservation for a long-distance bus that was fully booked, but it turned out to be great. The guide's extensive knowledge and recommendations for shops were very helpful, and it was nice to be taken to various places without having to check the travel itinerary. There were fewer Japanese people, but I highly recommend it.

事前予約が必要な長距離バスが満席だったため急遽予約しましたが、とても良かったです。ガイドさんの豊富な知識やおすすめのお店の紹介などが役立ちましたし、旅行工程を確認せずに次々連れて行ってもらえるのはありがたいです。
日本人は少なめでしたが、おすすめです。

I had heard that many creatures are hard to find in winter, and true to that announcement (though I wished it weren't true), I didn't encounter the expected wildlife. What I did see was just a small part of a crab when I shone a light deep into a hole. A large and beautifully patterned moth called the Ootomoega fluttered around, occasionally landing on participants. Normally, I would want to swat away a moth, but everyone was captivated by this rare creature. You might think everyone would be disappointed, but that wasn't the case at all. The guide's explanations left a good impression, and we enjoyed the feeling of being part of an exploration team. Most importantly, that day offered a rare view of a starry sky in winter on Iriomote Island. I gazed silently at the countless stars I had never seen before, savoring a special feeling that only those who witnessed it could understand. The starry sky was truly beautiful, so if we could have sat back and enjoyed stargazing at the beach in addition to searching for wildlife, I think it would have been a ★5 experience.

Good photos are hard to come by, but I did capture one of the Ootanawatari, a fern that grows on trees and rocks, which was quite impressive.

冬ということで多くの生物には会えないとは聞いていましたが、このアナウンスを裏切ることなく(裏切ってほしかった)、期待の生物には出会えず。見れたのは……穴の奥の方をライトで照らすと小さなカニの一部。オオトモエガという大きくて美しい柄の蛾がヒラヒラと飛び、時折参加者に止まったり。ふだん蛾が飛んできたら払い除けたくなりますが、貴重な生物にみんなで見入ってしまいました。これではみんなガッカリと思われるでしょうが、そんなことはなく、ガイドさんの説明も好印象で、探検隊気分を楽しませてもらいました。そして、何よりもこの日は冬の西表島では貴重な満点の星空、見たこともない星の数に無言で天を仰ぎ、見た人にしか分からない特別感を満喫しました。星空が本当に綺麗だったので、ビーチでは生物探しだけでなく、ゆっくり座って星空鑑賞できれば、★5だったと思います。

こんな感じで良い写真はなかなか……オオタニワタリという樹木や岩に着生するシダ植物が結構迫力があり、こちらを掲載しました。

Due to the wind, we couldn't go to the Blue Cave, but we were taken to another spot. There were many tropical fish near the coral, and it was a great experience to see fish up close that you usually see in an aquarium! I even encountered a large sea turtle that I had never seen before; according to the guide, you only get to see one about once in every 20 times. They took photos at various points and checked in on how I was feeling, which made me feel secure throughout the experience! I want to go snorkeling again someday!

風の影響で青の洞窟には行けませんでしたが、別のスポットに案内していただきました。
サンゴ付近にたくさんの熱帯魚がいて、水族館で見るような魚たちを真近で見ることができてとても良い経験になりました！
見たことのない大きなサイズのウミガメに出会うこともできて、ガイドさんによると20回に1回くらいの確率でしか出会えないそう。
ポイントポイントで写真を撮っていただいたり、体調が悪くないかなどの声がけを細かくしてくれたので最後まで安心して過ごすことができました！
またいつかシュノーケリングやりたいです！

Sapporo in the snow. Still, the weather was clear on the day, perfect for sightseeing. My little trip began while gazing at the front of the Hokkaido Government Office. We passed by Hokkaido Shrine and the Okurayama Jump Stadium. When we took the lift up, the view of the beautiful snowy landscape was breathtaking. There was also the Sapporo Olympic Museum. I was happy to visit Shiroi Koibito Park, which I had wanted to see. Finally, at the outer market, I enjoyed a melon and a seafood bowl. The bus I used was equipped with power outlets, which was a great help since I was worried about charging my smartphone.

雪の札幌。それでも当日は晴れて観光日和。道庁を正面に眺めつつ小旅行は始まりました。北海道神宮を過ぎ、大倉山ジャンプ競技場。リフトで上に登ると素晴らしい雪景色でした。札幌オリンピックミュージアムもありました。白い恋人パークも行ってみたかった所で嬉しい。最後は場外市場で、私はメロンと海鮮丼をいただきました。利用したバスにはコンセントが整備されていたのでスマホの充電で焦っていた私は非常に助かりました。

Thanks to the captain's skill, we were able to see the whales from a great spot. The staff also shared various stories, which increased our knowledge about whales.

船長さんの腕でいい位置でクジラさんが見れました。
スタッフの皆さんも色んなお話をしていただいてくじらうんちくが増えました。

The car that picked us up was a luxury vehicle, making the journey to the sightseeing spot very comfortable. The driver provided a thorough guide, which was very educational. During the trip, they also chose music that the children liked, which was very thoughtful.

迎えにきてくれた車が、高級車でとてもゆったり観光地まで行けたことで、道のりが快適でした、また運転手さんが案内を丁寧にしてくださり、とても勉強になりました。
道中も音楽は子供たちの好みの音楽をチョイスしてくださり、至れり尽くせりでした。

The singing was great, and the explanations were well done. It was a fun bus tour. Thank you very much, including to the driver.

歌上手い、説明上手でした。楽しいバスツアーとなりました。運転手さんも合わせて本当にありがとうございました。

I applied after learning about Okinawa. I was wondering what to do for half a day, and this was definitely a great option. Both the bus guide and the local guide had a lot of experience, and I was able to spend my time efficiently.

沖縄についてから申し込みました。半日何しようかな〜と思ったらぜひ選択肢に。
バスガイドさんも現地ガイドさんもベテラン感あり、効率よい時間を過ごさせてもらいました。