All Reviews for Sightseeing Tours

I was very satisfied to see the sea turtles up close!
I also had fun learning about various fish!
They took a lot of photos for me, and I received so many beautiful pictures, it was the best!
Thank you, Hikaru and Yama-chan, for your kind guidance!

ウミガメを間近で見ることができて大満足です！
他にも色々なお魚を教えていただき楽しかったです！
写真もたくさん撮ってくださり、めちゃくちゃ綺麗な写真をいっぱい貰えて最高でした！
ひかるくん、やまちゃん親切にガイドしてくださりありがとうございました！

I'm glad I was able to visit various places. I thought I might want a bit more time to relax, but since I had plans to go to Otaru in the afternoon, this amount of time felt just right. In the end, the guide suggested that if we wanted to take our time at the market, we could choose to get off the bus, which allowed us to enjoy both a meal and send souvenirs. We then moved from Soen Station to Otaru Station. It was a meaningful tour! ^_^

いろいろ回れて良かったです。もう少し時間がゆっくりしたいかなとも思いましたが、午後から小樽に行く予定だったのでやはりこれくらいが丁度いいかなと。
最後はガイドさんより市場でゆっくりしたいなら下車する選択肢もありますよと提案くださり食事とお土産発送まで両方達成し、桑園駅から小樽駅まで移動しました。有意義なツアーでした^_^

Initially, we had planned a bus tour departing from Kumamoto Station. Due to unstable weather, we were keeping an eye on availability, but when we tried to book, there was only one spot left, which meant we couldn't sign up as a group of three. Just when I was feeling disappointed, I found out there was a bus tour to Takachiho Gorge departing from Fukuoka. We were scheduled to move to Fukuoka the next day, so we rearranged our itinerary and managed to book a spot without any issues.

Both the Kumamoto and Fukuoka tours seemed to have the same dining options, but the Kumamoto tour only visited Takachiho Gorge and Takachiho Shrine, spending over three hours at the gorge. In contrast, the Fukuoka tour included not only Takachiho Gorge and Takachiho Shrine but also Amano Iwato Shrine, which turned out to be more beneficial for us. The price was 9,800 yen for the Kumamoto tour and 11,000 yen for the Fukuoka tour, which wasn't a significant difference.

What was even more fortunate was that due to the one-day shift, while it was rainy if we had gone from Kumamoto, the weather for the Fukuoka tour was clear and sunny.

The Fukuoka tour gathered in front of a Lawson convenience store on the Chikushi exit side of Hakata Station. I was able to spot the guide holding an "EasyGo" flag right away. I had prepared myself for a large number of Chinese tourists based on reviews, and indeed, a significant portion of the participants were from China. The guide spoke broken Japanese but seemed to manage. The itinerary involved traveling from Hakata down the Kyushu Expressway to Takachiho Gorge from Kumamoto City, which felt strange for me since I had considered the Kumamoto departure.

First, we visited Takachiho Shrine and then headed to Takachiho Gorge. The gorge was more impressive than I had imagined. We walked along a trail with ups and downs to reach Chiho no Ie for lunch. I was a bit worried since one of my companions had difficulty walking.

At Chiho no Ie, we were treated to what I believe was a Takachiho beef set meal. We were also served local sake, which we could refill.

After lunch, we took a shuttle bus to the parking area and headed to Amano Iwato Shrine. It’s quite a walk from where the bus is parked, so those with mobility issues should be cautious.

We returned to Hakata around 6 PM, and even though it was October, it was still bright outside.

Visiting Takachiho Gorge allowed us to experience magnificent nature, and it was more enjoyable than expected. Amano Iwato Shrine also has a reputation as a spiritual spot, and you can feel something there. Most tourists seemed to be foreigners, with many coming from China, along with some Western tourists. It made me wonder why such a place of Japanese mythology attracted them.

Despite being a great tourist spot, the low ratings were likely due to the guide primarily explaining in Chinese, with only a small amount of information provided in Japanese. For example, if there were 30 minutes of explanation in Chinese, there were only about 5 minutes in Japanese. Since my companion could speak Mandarin and Cantonese, they explained what was being said in Chinese, but important information such as restroom details and places inaccessible due to typhoons were not provided in Japanese. Even travelers who have given decent reviews might change their opinions if they knew what was communicated in Chinese versus Japanese.

It states, "A staff member who can communicate in Japanese, Chinese, or English will accompany you. However, please understand that we will provide guidance in a trilingual manner, so it may not always be in a native language." and "This tour is primarily designed for overseas guests, so the guidance language will mainly be for international visitors. Important notifications such as meeting times will also be provided in Japanese." However, since they are recruiting in Japanese, such an approach should not be acceptable. Even if they prepared a recorded Japanese announcement, t

当初は熊本駅発のバスツアーを計画していました。天候が不安定で、空き状況をにらみながらだったのですが、いざ申し込んでみたら空いていた枠が1つしかなく、3人では申し込めませんでした。残念だなぁと思っていたら、福岡発の高千穂峡バスツアーがあることがわかりました。私たちは次の日に福岡に移動することになっていたのです。福岡から行ってみようかと日程を組みなおして申し込んでみたら大丈夫でした。

熊本発も福岡発も食事する場所と内容は同じようでしたが、熊本発は高千穂峡と高千穂神社にしか行かず、高千穂峡で3時間以上過ごすことになっていましたが、福岡発は高千穂峡と高千穂神社以外にも天岩戸神社にも行くことになっていて、かえって私たちにはありがたかったと言っていいでしょう。金額的には熊本発が9800円なのに対して福岡発が1万1000円でそれほど変わりませんでした。

それともっとありがたかったのは、1日ずれたおかげで、熊本から行っていたら雨だった天気が、福岡発は快晴でした。

福岡発は博多駅筑紫口側にあるローソンの前で集合です。「EasyGo」の旗を持ったガイドさんはすぐに見つけることができました。体験談を読んで中国人客がおおいだろうと覚悟はしていましたが、かなりの割合で中国の方が参加されています。ガイドさんは片言ですが、日本語が話せるようです。行程は、博多から九州縦貫自動車道を下って熊本市内から高千穂峡へと向かったようです。熊本発を検討していた身としては不思議な気持ちです。

まずは高千穂神社をお参りし、高千穂峡へと向かい。高千穂峡は想像していた以上に迫力がありました。昼食をとる千穂の家まではアップダウンのある散策路を行きます。足の悪い同行者がいたため、心配ではありました。

千穂の家でごちそうになったのは、たぶん高千穂牛定食に相当するものではないかと思います。地元のお酒もサービスでいただくことができました。お酒はおかわりもできました。

昼食後はシャトルバスでバスの駐車してある場所に移動し、天岩戸神社に向かいます。バスが駐車した場所からけっこう歩くので、足の不自由な人は気をつけましょう。

博多に帰ってきたのは午後6時過ぎで、（10月でしたが）まだ明るい時間でした。

高千穂峡は行ってみると雄大な自然を感じさせる場所で、予想以上に楽しめます。天岩戸神社も心霊スポットらしくなにかを感じさせられます。観光客のほとんどが外国の方のようで、多くは中国からの観光客のようでした。そして白人系インバウンド。日本の神話の場所になぜに？　と思わせます。

いい観光スポットなのに星の数が少ないのは、ガイドさんの説明のほとんどが中国語で、ほんのわずか日本語の説明で分量がまったく異なっていたからです。たとえば30分中国語なら5分程度が日本語です。同行者が普通語と広東語がしゃべれるため、中国語でなにを言っているか説明してくれましたが、トイレに関することや台風によって行けない場所があるなど重要な情報も日本語では提供されていませんでした。日本人の旅行者で悪くない評価をされている方も、実際に中国語でなにが語られ、日本語でなにが語られていなかったかを知れば評価が変わるでしょう。

「日本語、中国語または英語対応ができる係員が同行します。ただし、トリリンガルで案内しますので、必ずしもネイティブな言語でのご案内はできませんので、予めご了承ください。」「本ツアーは海外の方向けのプランのため、ご案内言語は主に海外向けとなっております。集合時間等の重要なご連絡は日本語でもご案内いたします。」とありますが、日本語でこうして募集している以上そんな対応ですまされるはずはありません。かりに録音済みの日本語アナウンスを用意してでも、中国語と同等の情報を日本語で提供すべきです。それができないようなら、中国語のみで募集すべきです。

I was really satisfied that I could visit all the sightseeing spots I wanted in just one day. The delicious tofu dishes were great too. The guide was a bit fast-paced, but it was fun as they explained in both English and Japanese. I would like to sign up for a different course next time.

行きたかった観光地が、1日で、本当にまわれて大満足。美味しい豆腐料理も、良かったです。
ガイドさんも、早口だけど英語と日本語で、説明してくれて楽しかったです。次は、違うコースでまた申し込みたいですね。

I'm glad I was able to visit the islands in one day. The transportation network isn't very sufficient, so I was a bit rushed thanks to the tour, but I enjoyed it. Next time I come, I would like to take my time and explore a bit more. I thought the price for a one-day tour was a great deal. The bus driver also provided a thorough guide, even in the short time we had.

1日で離島をまわることができてよかったです。
交通網もあまり十分ではないので、ツアーで連れて行ってもらったおかげで少しバタバタしましたが楽しめました。次来た時は、もう少しゆっくり見てみたいです。このお値段で1日ツアーは破格だと思いました。バスの運転手さんも短い時間でしたが丁寧にガイドしてくださいました。

My guide was Matsuura. They provided a thorough explanation, and I was able to see a sea turtle right away. My mother, who cannot swim, was able to comfortably snorkel by holding onto a float and being pulled by the guide. After taking photos with the sea turtle, we were taken to an area with beautiful fish. I was very satisfied to also get a picture with Nemo. After the tour, they recommended some great spots in Miyako Island, which made our trip even more fulfilling. Thank you very much.

担当は松浦さんでした。
丁寧に説明対応していただき、ウミガメもすぐに出会えました。一緒に参加した母は泳げないのですが、浮き輪を掴んでガイドさんに引っ張ってもらい快適にシュノーケリングが出来たようです。
ウミガメと写真を撮った後は、綺麗な魚たちのいる辺りにも連れて行ってもらいました。ニモとの写真も撮れて大満足でした。
ツアー後も宮古島のおすすめスポットを教えていただき旅行がさらに充実したものになりました。
ありがとうございました。

We stayed at a hotel in the city center, so a tour company representative picked us up and we headed to the Blue Cave after picking up other tour participants.

First, we received an explanation on how to use the snorkel and fins, and then we set out to the sea. The weather was great that day, and the water was crystal clear, allowing us to see plenty of corals and fish.

During the tour, the guide was always concerned about everyone's safety and took many photos for us. I once again felt the joy of snorkeling in the beautiful sea, and since we didn't encounter any sea turtles this time, I would like to visit Ishigaki Island next time to see them.

Thank you very much for this experience.

私達は市街地のホテルに滞在していたので、ツアー会社の方に迎えに来てもらい、別のツアー会社参加者をピックアップのうえ青の洞窟に向かいました。
はじめにシュノーケルとフィンの使い方を説明いただき、いざ海原へ。
当日天候は良好、海の中はスカ―ッと透きとおって、サンゴや魚がいっぱい観ることができました。
ツアー中、ガイドさんは常にみんなの安全を気にしてくれ、また写真も沢山撮ってもらえました。
今回のツアーで綺麗な海でのシュノーケリングの楽しさを改めて感じ、今回はウミガメに逢えなかったので次回はウミガメに遭いに石垣島に行きたいと思いました。
この度はありがとうございました。
以上

It was really worth it compared to Kurutto Rent-a-Car. Whether for just the morning, the afternoon, or a full day, I heard truly interesting stories. Thank you very much.

くるっとレンタカーより本当にお得に回れ、午前のみとか午後だけとか一日かけても本当に面白い話が聞けました。ありがとうございました。

The lunch was good. I was able to enjoy sightseeing at a leisurely pace. I will use it again when I go back! I want to go again soon. The weather was the best.

昼食もよかった。ゆっくり観光できました
また行った際には利用する❗️早くまたいきたいです。天気が1番良かった

The autumn scenery in Biei shines in golden hues, and it truly offers breathtaking views that leave you speechless. I was really looking forward to this trip, but unfortunately, it rained, which was disappointing. However, I thoroughly enjoyed the hamburger for lunch. On the Furano and Biei course, many of the sights include a zoo, so I looked for options without that. I would love to see more courses that allow you to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Hokkaido, such as Oiwake Farm and the Somes Saddle in Sunagawa. I'm glad there weren't any visitors from China.

秋の美瑛は黄金色に輝いて、本当にため息しか出ないほど美しい景色を堪能できます。今回かなり楽しみにしていましたがあいにくの雨で残念でした。ただ、昼食のハンバーグは大変美味しくいただきました。富良野、美瑛のコースではどれを見ても動物園が入ってることが多いので、それ以外で探しました。是非北海道の美しい景色を堪能できるコースを増やしていただきたいです！追分ファームや砂川のソメスサドルなど。中国の方がいなくてよかったです。

I tried stand-up paddleboarding for the first time and had a great time. I also got some wonderful photos taken! I was given recommendations for great spots in Miyako Island.

During snorkeling, I was able to see sea turtles up close, and the ocean was very beautiful.

Since I couldn't drive this time, I booked this tour with transportation included, but I received a message the day before the tour saying they couldn't pick me up. As a result, I had to call a taxi to get to the meeting point. I think it would be helpful if they clearly stated when transportation is not available. Those without a car should be cautious!

サップは初めてしましたが、楽しめました。素敵な写真も撮って頂きました！宮古島のおすすめの場所も教えて頂きました。
シュノーケリングではウミガメを間近で見られて、海もとても綺麗でした。
今回車が運転できないため、送迎付きのこのツアーを予約しましたが、ツアー前日に行きは迎えに行けないと連絡があり、結果タクシーを呼んで集合場所へ向かいました。確実に送迎がない場合はその旨記載してほしいと思いました。車がない方は注意が必要です！

The guides were very good! During the bus rides and activities, they provided detailed explanations about the island and occasionally lightened the mood with jokes. They repeatedly pointed out slightly dangerous areas and places to be cautious about, which allowed us to enjoy the experience safely and securely.

For canoeing, since you receive a lecture at the beginning, I think it's helpful to listen to tips on paddling to avoid getting too tired. Also, when it's windy, you can get wet easily, so a change of clothes is essential! (We forgot and returned feeling uncomfortable.)

The restaurants on Iriomote Island and the coffee shop on Yubu Island were also very good!

ガイドさんたちがとても良かったです！バスの移動中や、アクティビティ中も丁寧に島の説明をしてくださったり、時々ジョークなどで盛り上げてくださいました。少し危ない所や注意すべき所など、何度もおっしゃっていただき、安心安全に楽しむことができました。
カヌーは、最初にレクチャー受けるので、漕ぐ際のコツなど聞いておくと、疲れにくいと思います。また、風が強い際は濡れやすいので着替えは必須です！！(私たちは忘れて気持ち悪いまま帰ったので)
西表島のご飯屋さんや由布島のコーヒー屋さんもとてもよかったです！

I wanted to do a night jungle exploration and stargazing, so I searched various sites, and I found that Veltra had the lowest price and very good reviews, so I decided to book with them.

The stargazing was on a full moon night, so I couldn't see much, but the full moon sky was bright and very beautiful.

During the jungle exploration, I was very moved to see many creatures! I encountered a coconut crab twice, and there were also rare crabs and hermit crabs!

Finally, they took us to an observation deck where we could even see fireflies, which made me very satisfied!

The guide was handsome, very nice, and knowledgeable, making it enjoyable for both adults and children. They also took photos for us and sent them for free later, creating great memories.

I highly recommend not only this night jungle tour but also the tours from ADVENTURE PiPi!!!

ナイトジャングル探検＋星空鑑賞がしたくて色々なサイトで探したのですがベルトラさんが最安値でとても評判が良かったのでこちらで申し込みさせて頂きました。
星空鑑賞は満月の日だったのであまり見れなかったですが満月の星空も明るくてとても綺麗でした。
ジャングル探検はたくさんの生き物を見れてとても感動しました！
ヤシガニも2回遭遇できて他にも珍しいカニ、ヤドカリがいました！
最後に展望台に連れて行ってもらいホタルまで見れてとても満足でした！
ガイドさんがイケメンでとてもいい良い方で知識が豊富で、大人も子供も楽しめると思います。
写真も撮ってくださり、後で無料で送ってもらえて良い思い出になりました。
こちらのナイトジャングルツアーはもちろんのこと、ADVENTURE PiPiさんのツアーはとてもおすすめです！！！

The guide was great, and we were able to finish the tour safely and enjoyably. The amount of explanation was just right, and they took photos efficiently at key points, maintaining a perfect pace. There was also a reassuring sense of coordination with other guides. The lunch was a bit lacking in side dishes, so if it's possible to arrange a more luxurious bento from another store, that might be a good option.

ガイドさんが良く、楽しく安全に終えることができました。
解説量も程よく、要所で手際よく写真も撮ってくれ、ペース配分も完璧でした。他のガイドさんとの連携も安心感がありました。
お昼ご飯は少しおかずが寂しかったので、別のお店で用意できるようであれば自分で他店舗の豪華弁当にしてもいいかもしれません。

I think the only participants from Japan were the bus driver and myself. Thank you for providing a Japanese guide after the English one.
I see Mount Fuji from Gotemba every day, but unfortunately, I couldn't see it from the Yamanashi side due to the fog. However, the autumn leaves were beautiful.
It was a day spent in an extraordinary way.

参加した日本人は、バス運転手と私一人だったと思います。英語のあとにわざわざ日本語ガイドして頂き、ありがとうございました。
毎日御殿場富士を見ている私ですが…あいにく山梨側からの富士山は、霧で見られなかったです。が、紅葉が綺麗でした。
非日常を過ごせた一日でした。

The round-trip car service to the hotel was very helpful.

The course felt like it was going through a jungle, with moments where we had to push through between trees and navigate some thrilling ups and downs that made me wonder if we were really going this way. It was a night cruise that offered an experience not easily found in Tokyo, and it was quite interesting! 😊

I was happy to see a hawk, frogs, scorpions, and coconut crabs this time!

The weather was nice, and we were able to see a beautiful full moon! Even with the lights off, the moonlight was so bright that it cast shadows, which surprised me.

Next time I come to Iriomote Island, I want to see a beautiful starry sky!

ホテルまで行き帰りの車での送迎サービスがあったので、助かりました。

ジャングルの中を入っていくようなコースで、木と木の間をかき分けて進んでいく場面があったり、ここ進んでいくの？と思うような段差を下ったり上がったりとスリルもあって、なかなか東京では体験できないナイトクルーズだったので面白かったです☺️

今回はハブ、かえる、サソリ、ヤシガニなどを見ることができて嬉しかったです！

天気が良くてきれいな満月も見れました！ライトを消しても月明かりだけでも影ができるほど夜なのに明るくて驚きました。

次、西表島に来る時はきれいな星空を見たいです！

We participated as a family of four.
It was our first experience with stand-up paddleboarding, but the environment at the tour location was calm, and the guide's explanations were concise and good.
There were times we were delayed, but there was no atmosphere of pressure, and we were grateful for their patience.

The snorkeling location was changed due to the weather on the day, but the water was clear, and even in deeper areas, visibility was good, which made it enjoyable (though this depends on the weather).
I had no particular complaints and had a great time. Thank you!

家族4名で参加しました
SUPは初めての体験でしたが、ツアー場所の環境が穏やかで、担当の方の説明も簡潔で良かったです
途中遅れる事もありましたが、焦らせるような雰囲気もなく、根気よくおつきあいいただけてありがたかったです

シュノーケリングは当日の天候により場所が変更になりましたが、透明度が高く、深いエリアでも視界が開けていて楽しめました（この辺りは天候次第ですが）
特に不満もなく楽しめました。ありがとうございました

I participated in a tour this time because it's not easy to visit the northern attractions alone. It included the power spot at Daishi Forest, which I've wanted to visit for years, as well as the cute Okinawa Rail and Cape Hedo—it's the perfect itinerary for me.

First, we went to the national park, and there were plenty of souvenirs at the roadside station. The lemon cake was delicious. After that, we had lunch and headed to Cape Hedo, where the scenery was beautiful and we enjoyed some tasty seafood.

Daishi Forest was indeed wonderful. There are three different routes, but I couldn't see everything I wanted to, yet I managed to explore two of the courses. The experience was incredibly impressive.

I thought there would be many Okinawa Rails, but I only saw one. It was cute, though. Overall, it was a satisfying day.

北部観光はなかなか一人ではいけないので、今回ツアーに参加しました。何年か前から行ってみたかった大石林山のパワースポットや可愛いヤンバルクイナ、辺戸岬が入っているわたしには最高の工程です。まずは、国立公園へ、道の駅でもお土産がたくさんありました。レモンケーキ美味しかった。その後はランチして辺戸岬へ、景色も綺麗で美味しい海鮮もいただきました。
大石林山は、やっぱり素敵でした。ルートが3他に分かれているのですが、見たいとこだけみることはできずそれでも2コース回ってきました。大迫力で最高です。
ヤンバルクイナは、たくさんいるのかなって思いきや、1羽。でも可愛かったです。
全体的に満足の一日でした。

I am very satisfied after visiting three islands from morning until evening! Iriomote Island had breathtaking scenery that I've never seen before, on Yubu Island I got to ride a water buffalo cart and interact with the water buffalo, and on Taketomi Island, I enjoyed the Okinawan-style streets while riding in the water buffalo cart. It was an incredibly fun and fulfilling day!

朝から夕方まで3つの島をまわって大満足です！
西表島は見たことのない壮大な景色で、由布島は水牛車に乗れて水牛とも触れ合えて、竹富島では水牛車に乗りながら沖縄らしい街並みを見て、濃い1日でめちゃくちゃ楽しかったです！

I had mostly only come for work, but on this tour, I was able to learn a bit about Okinawa. It was nice to hear the guide's stories after such a long time.

ほとんど仕事でしか来たことがなかったが、このツアーで、少し沖縄を知ることが出来ました。久しぶりに聞くガイドさんの話も良かった。

A bus tour with two hours of free time in Hida Takayama and two hours in Shirakawa-go.
There were three groups of Japanese people, including us, and the rest were foreigners.
The tour guide was from China and explained in Chinese, but provided detailed explanations individually for the Japanese participants.
Although it wasn't the snowy season in Shirakawa-go, the view from the observation deck was breathtaking.
We couldn't visit the morning market in front of the Jinya due to the Takayama Festival overlapping, but we enjoyed the festival, making it a wonderful memory.
I would definitely like to participate again.

飛騨高山2時間、白川郷2時間自由行動のバスツアー。
日本人は私達含め3組、あとは外国の方でした。
添乗員さんは中国の方で中国語で説明していましたが日本人には個別で丁寧に説明していただけました。
白川郷は雪のシーズンではなかったですが展望台からみた景色は絶景でした。
高山祭が重なってしまい陣屋前朝市には行けませんでしたが祭りも味わえて、とてもいい思い出になりました。
またぜひ参加させていただきたいです。

We departed as scheduled at 19:30 and arrived at our destination in about 30 minutes! ^_^ Although we couldn't see the stars due to the weather, we were able to see a lot of coconut crabs!!! We also saw many creatures in a jungle-like area, which was great! ^_^

Additionally, whenever we encountered animals along the way, the guide would stop and catch them to bring into the car, which was an amazing hospitality experience!!! Thank you very much!!!!

予定通り19:30に出発し、30分ほどで目的地へ到着^_^！！！
天候により星は見られませんでしたが、ヤシガニをたくさんみることが出来ました！！！！！
他にもジャングルなようなところでたくさん生き物を見れたのでよかったです^_^！！！！

そして、道中に生き物がいたりしたらその都度止まってくださり、車内に捕まえて持ってきてくださったりとおもてなしが最高でした！！！！！
ありがとうございました！！！！！！！！！！

I participated with my fifth-grade grandson. He was really looking forward to his first visit to Asahiyama Zoo. Although it rained, the tour guide provided excellent information, and we were able to move around efficiently, which made us happy to complete our mission. The autumn leaves were beautiful, the bus was impressive, and with a small group, we had a relaxed experience. It was a comfortable trip, but the lunch buffet was disappointing, with few options and mediocre taste.

小学5年の孫一緒に参加。孫は初めての旭山動物園でとても楽しみにしていました。あいにくの雨ではありましたが添乗員さんの詳細情報が素晴らしく効率よくまわれ、ミッションクリアしたと喜んでいました。紅葉も素晴らしく、バスも立派で少人数で、ゆったり。快適な旅でしたが、ただお昼のバイキングは残念で品数も少なく、味もイマイチでした。

It was sunny and hot at the time of departure, but by the time we arrived at Hōryū-ji, the weather started to look ominous, and by the time we visited Chūgū-ji, it had turned into light rain. However, thanks to this, we experienced a completely uncrowded and luxurious sightseeing trip.

I had checked the reviews before booking and was aware of the high reputation, but not only were the World Heritage sites, national treasures, and important cultural properties impressive, but the work and attentiveness of the bus guide and driver were also outstanding.

出発時は晴れて暑かったですけれど、最初に訪れた法隆寺に到着した頃から雲行きがあやしくなり、次に立ち寄った中宮寺からは小雨混じりの天候となりましたが、おかげでいずれも全く混み合うことのないがら空き状態で、本当に贅沢な観光となりました。
申込前に口コミをチェックし随分評判が高いことは認識していましたが、訪れる先々の世界遺産、国宝、重要文化財の数々はもちろんのこと、何よりもバスガイドさんとドライバーさんのお仕事ぶりと気配りが素晴らしかったです。

The bus assigned to us was a rather old microbus that could seat about 20 people. The engine noise was loud, and the vibrations resonated in my back and bottom, making for the worst ride. My spirits really dropped. There was no tour guide or attendant; just a Chinese driver who drove silently.

Even when passengers boarded the bus, there was no greeting or mention of the destination; we just departed in silence. Upon arriving at the sightseeing location, the driver simply said, "This is ○○. We will gather at ○:○○."

By contrast, the first bus was a splendid large tour bus with a guide. I think the disparity is just too great. It might be due to the number of participants, but to have such different treatment on the same tour route is quite disappointing.

The weather was nice, and the content of the course wasn't bad, which makes it all the more regrettable.

2号車です…と宛がわれた車両は20人乗りくらいの相当古いマイクロバス。エンジン音がうるさく、振動が背中やお尻に響く、最悪の乗り心地。かなりテンションが下がってしまいました。。添乗員やガイドも不在、黙々と運転するだけの中国人ドライバー。
乗客がバスに乗り込んでも、挨拶どころか行き先も言わず、黙って出発し、見学地に到着すると「○○です。集合○時○分です」と告げるだけ。

ちなみに1号車は立派な大型観光バスでガイド付きでした。あまりにも格差が大きすぎると思います。
参加人数の都合で致し方ないのかも知れませんが、同じツアーコースでありながら、ここまで待遇が違うとは…。

お天気もよく、コースの内容としては悪くなかっただけに、とても残念です。

I participated in the trip alone, but I became friends with the person sitting next to me on the bus, and I had a great time.
The weather was a bit rainy, but it made the scenery even more mystical.
I was able to take some really good photos at the places the guide showed us!

ひとり旅での参加でしたが、バスで隣の席の方と仲良くなり、楽しく過ごさせて頂きました
雨まじりのお天気でしたが、より一層神秘的な景色になっていました^_^
ガイドさんが教えてくれた場所で、とても良い写真がとれました！

On my fourth solo trip to Hokkaido, I participated in a bus tour for the first time. I was able to visit not only Lake Shikotsu, which I had always wanted to see, but also Lake Toya, Showa Shinzan, and Mount Usu. Despite the quick pace, I was blessed with good weather and was very satisfied.

Even though they are the same type of lake, the colors were completely different, and each offered a memorable landscape that I still can't forget, along with the tranquility of those scenes. The lunch I had while gazing at Lake Toya (was it too luxurious?) was also delicious.

During the travel, I was able to listen to interesting stories about the sights and their history through earphones, which made the long travel time enjoyable without feeling bored. A fond memory was finally seeing the summit of Mount Yotei (Ezo Fuji), which had been hidden by clouds throughout the tour, just before reaching Nakayama Pass.

4度目の北海道ひとり旅で、今回初めてバスツアーに参加しました。
ずっと行きたかった、支笏湖だけでなく洞爺湖、昭和新山&有珠山まで、駆け足ながらお天気にも恵まれ、大満足です。
同じ湖でも、湖の色がまったく違い、でもそれぞれに印象深い風景で、今でもあの光景と静けさは忘れられません。
洞爺湖を眺めながらいただいた昼食(豪華すぎる？)も、美味でした。
移動中も、イヤホンで観光案内やそこにまつわる歴史など、なかなか興味深い話が聞けて、長い移動時間も退屈する事なく過ごすことができました。
ツアー中、ずっと雲で隠れていた羊蹄山(蝦夷富士)の頂上が、中山峠の手前で最後に見れたのも良い思い出です。

I was worried about my physical stamina due to the long hours of the itinerary starting early in the morning, but I managed to get through it. The pace was moderate, but I wished I had a little more time to leisurely enjoy the scenery. However, considering the limited return time and the need to manage breaks, it was understandable. At Jomon Sugi, we had some free time of about 40 minutes, during which I was able to fully enjoy the Jomon Sugi, which was my main goal.

During the descent, there were tough moments, such as heavy rain on the endlessly long trolley path, but it was my first opportunity to walk in such nature, and it was a very good experience. As for the tour, the transportation and lunch arrangements were smoothly organized, and I felt safe throughout the walk thanks to their consideration for safety, allowing me to participate with peace of mind.

早朝から長時間の工程で体力的に心配でしたが、何とか乗り切ることができました。ペースは適度な速さでしたが景色をゆっくり眺めている余裕がもう少し欲しかったところですが、帰着時間が限られているので、休憩の配分を考えると仕方ないところかと思います。縄文杉ではフリータイムあり、40分ほどでしたがそこでは目的である縄文杉をゆっくり満喫できました。
下山では、永遠続くトロッコ道で土砂降りになるなど厳しい時もありましたが、このような自然の中を歩く機会は初めてでとても良い体験をすることができました。
ツアーとしても、送迎、お弁当の手配などスムースに段取りされていて、歩行中も安全第一で配慮していただき安心して参加できました。

If you go alone, planning can be quite challenging, but you can visit all the places. Lunch is on your own, but it was nice to be able to bring food on the bus. The guide was very knowledgeable, and I was never bored during the journey. It's best to pay attention to the scenery of the bridge you pass while moving to Kouri Island.

1人で全て行くとなると計画が大変になるところを全部回れます。
お昼ご飯は各自になりますが、バスに持ち込んで食べられるのはありがたかったです。
ガイドさんの知識も豊富で、移動中も全く退屈しませんでした。
古宇利島への移動中に通る橋の景色はよく見ていたほうが良いです。

In the morning, I was worried about the rain when departing from Sapporo, but at the destination, it was sunny and the scenery was absolutely beautiful.
The views from the cape and the observation deck were amazing.

The tour guide also provided explanations in Chinese and Japanese. It was a fun day.

朝、札幌出発の際は雨ふりで心配したけれど、訪問先では晴れてとっても素敵な景色でした。
岬や展望台からの景色は最高

添乗員の方も中国語、日本語で説明してくださって。楽しい１日でした。