All Reviews for Bus Tours

I signed up for a free plan on Taketomi Island, rented a bicycle, and went to the star sand beach. It was during the rainy season, but the weather was clear during the tour, making it very pleasant for cycling. We were able to reach the beach in a short amount of time, making effective use of our time, and I highly recommend it. I enjoyed exploring and experiencing various things around the three islands.

竹富島はフリープランに申し込み、レンタサイクルして、星の砂浜に行きました。梅雨でしたが、ツアー中は、天気も晴れ、とても気持ち良く、サイクリングでき、時間も短時間で、浜にいけて、時間を有効に使い、オススメです。
3島周り、色々見て、体験してインジョイできました。

Iriomote Island and Yufu Island were great, but when I chose the bus tour plan for Taketomi Island, it turned out to be a very rushed experience, lasting only about an hour. We spent 15 minutes at Kaiji Beach and another 15 minutes for walking around the island. Additionally, we were forced to return by boat, so for those who want to fully enjoy Taketomi Island, I recommend the water buffalo cart plan or the free plan. I also think it would be better if the bus tour plan allowed us to choose the return boat schedule.

西表島、由布島は良かったのですが、竹富島のバス観光プランを選択したところ、竹富島を約1時間でものすごくバタバタした観光でした。カイジ浜は15分、島内の徒歩観光も15分程度です。そして強制的に船で帰らされるため、竹富島を堪能したい人は、水牛車プランかフリープランをお勧めします。バス観光プランも、帰りの船便を選択できるといいと思います。

I was disappointed that I couldn't see the water buffalo because I was in the last row. I wish there was a guarantee for the front row!

It was hot in Taketomi Island in May, and I gave up on going to the beach. I returned to the port early, but I had quite a bit of time left.

水牛は一番後ろの席だったので、水牛が見えず残念でした。
前列確約があればいいのにー

5月の竹富島は暑く、浜辺まで行くのを断念しました。
早めに港に戻りましたがかなり時間が余りました

I am from Osaka, and I participated.
It was amazing to see Osaka from a different perspective that I usually don't recognize.
Additionally, it was great in terms of cost performance.

おおさかの人間ですが、参加致しました。
ふだん認識している目線じゃない
違う目線で大阪を見渡せて最高でした。
加えてコスパ的にも最高でした。

By taking the bus, you can efficiently visit the island's attractions, and since a veteran driver smoothly navigates the narrow roads that I would feel uneasy driving on myself, it was reassuring. I also enjoyed seeing many Japanese macaques and sika deer.

バスに乗って、島の名所をまわれるので
時間を有効的に使えるし、
自分では運転が不安な狭い道もベテランドライバーさんがすいすい進んでくれるので安心でした。
ヤクザルやヤクシカもたくさん見られて楽しかったです。

I thought it was a place I would probably never visit on my own, so I signed up for a tour of the Shakotan Peninsula and Otaru. It was a stormy day, but the gate that prohibits women was open, and I was able to reach the cape.

Since there are ups and downs, it's essential to wear comfortable shoes, but the path is well-maintained, so it was possible to make the round trip in about an hour without rushing.

The scenery was absolutely stunning, and it offered a chance to experience something out of the ordinary. Both the guide and the driver were very kind. This was my second time participating in a Veltra tour (the first was abroad), and I felt very secure joining this one.

おそらく自分では行く事のない場所だと思い、積丹半島、小樽のツアーを申し込みました。暴風でしたが女人禁制の門は開いており岬まで行く事ができました。
アップダウンがあるので歩きやすい靴で行くのは必須ですが、道も整えられているので往復1時間あれば、急がずとも可能でした。
景色はとても素晴らしく非日常を体験できます。ガイドさんも運転士さんもとても親切でした。ベルトラのツアーは2回目の参加(以前は国外)ですが、とても安心して参加できます。

It was fun and exciting, definitely worth the money.

Since I didn't rent a car, I decided to sign up for this tour. Although I encountered traffic on the way back, I was glad that I didn't have to drive myself, which made it less tiring. The staff who accompanied us took photos, and the driver was very pleasant, which made the experience really enjoyable.

レンタカーを借りなかったので、こちらのツアーに申し込みさせてもらいました。帰り道は渋滞にあいましたが、自分で運転することを考えたら疲れずに済んで良かったです。同行したスタッフの方が写真を撮ってくれたり、運転手さんも感じのいい方で、とても良かったです。

Although most of the time is spent traveling, I think it's a good tour because you can go to Takachiho and come back in one day. I thought there would be a lot of mountain walking, but it wasn't that intense. If you don't have any issues with your legs, I don't think you need to worry too much.

Regarding the guide, Emily was wonderful. Her explanations were clear, and she was very professional. Unfortunately, the guide in charge of Japanese and Korean, Y, was disappointing. She spoke in such a quiet voice that the three Japanese guests sitting right in front of her couldn't hear her. She didn't use a microphone either. However, the Korean guide was loud enough to be heard.

Including the parking, Y was the last to return to the bus at three out of the five stops we made. While she expected the guests to be punctual, it was surprising that she was late three times. Emily had to remind her on the third occasion, but it seemed to upset Y, and her guiding after that was far from professional. Additionally, it may be a minor point, but I believe there are still a number of Japanese people who find it rude to guide while wearing AirPods. They might be used as hearing aids, but if that's the case, it would be better if she mentioned it at the beginning.

While the guiding experience wasn't as great as others have described, I still think it was a tour that was enjoyable overall.

移動時間がほとんどではありますが、一日で高千穂まで行って帰って来られるので、良いツアーだと思います。ものすごく山歩きするのかと思っていましたが、そこまでではありませんでした。足に不安がなければ、そんなに心配しなくて良いと思います。

ガイドについて、エミリーさんは素晴らしかったです。説明もよく分かり、プロフェッショナルでした。残念なのは日本語と韓国語のガイド担当のYさんです。目の前に座ってるたった3人の日本人客にも聞こえないような小さな声でしか説明をしない。マイクも使わない。でも韓国語でのガイドは充分聞こえる音量。
パーキングも含め、立ち寄った5ヶ所のうち3ヶ所で、Ｙさんが一番最後にバスに戻ってきました。客側には時間厳守を求めているのに。流石に３回目はエミリーさんが注意してくれたのですが、それが不満だったようで、その後のガイドぶりもプロとは言い難いものでした。また、細かい話かも知れませんが、AirPodsを耳に装着したままガイドすることを失礼と感じる日本人はまだ一定数いると思います。補聴器として使われているのかも知れませんが、それなら最初に一言断られた方が良いと思います。

ガイドについては他の方の体験談のような素晴らしさはありませんでしたが、それを除けば充分楽しめるツアーだと思いました。

I participated with my child, and both the crew members and the driver were very kind, which made me feel at ease. My husband's family also joined, and they said it was really great.

子連れで参加したんですが、搭乗員の方、ドライバーの方共にとても親切な対応で安心でした。旦那の家族も参加させていただいたんですが、とても良かったと言ってました。

The sightseeing boat and water buffalo cart were both amazing experiences. The scenery was absolutely stunning, truly reminiscent of a tropical island. The transportation was efficient, taking us smoothly to Iriomote, Yufu, and Taketomi Islands, which made the travel stress-free. The lunch buffet was delicious, featuring ingredients from Okinawa.

遊覧船も水牛車も感動の体験でした。とにかく南国の島らしい景色が最高。
手際よく、西表・由布・竹富島へ送り届けてくれるので移動のストレスが無くて良い。
ランチブッフェも沖縄食材で美味しくいただきました。

On the last day in Yakushima, I was unsure whether to rent a car until my evening flight, but I found this course that takes you to the places I wanted to visit and decided to join. The Western Forest Road is narrow, and when a car comes from the opposite direction, one of the vehicles has to back up and wait. Most of the oncoming cars were rental cars, and I felt that backing up to a place where we could wait on those narrow mountain roads was quite challenging. We took a bus to tour various famous spots, and we could see deer and monkeys well after getting off the bus. It was a half-day morning course, but I was very satisfied and enjoyed it thoroughly.

屋久島最終日、夕方のフライトまでレンタカーを借りようか迷いましたが、
自分の行きたい場所をまわってくれるこのコースをみつけ参加しました。
西部林道は道路幅が狭く、対向車がきた時は、
どちらかの車がバックして待機しないといけません。
対向車はレンタカーばかりで、
細い山道で待機できる場所までバックするのはかなり大変だと感じました。
バスに乗車して各名所を巡り、
バスから降りてシカやサルも十分に見ることができます。
午前の半日コースでしたが、十分満足して楽しめました。

I was able to see the scenery from the front row. However, it seems like it would be hot in the middle of summer. Only the front row has a roof, but the breeze was nice, so it was good.

最前列で、景色見えました。でも真夏は暑そう
最前列だけ、屋根が有るけど、風邪は回って来て、良かった。

I'm in the tour guide business in Hawaii, and I thought my tour guide Steven did a very good job. He spoke in English and in Chinese, which I thought was awesome! It was a very long day, but well worth it. I will use some of the actions that Steven did during my tour when I get back to work. Please tell Steven that I said thank you for a great day. The Mt. Fuji cake was delicious; get the hot drink in the can and use it to try to keep warm.

I’m in the tour guide business in Hawaii and I thought my tour guide Steven did a very good job. He spoke in English and in Chinese which I thought was awesome! It was a very long day, but well worth it. I will use some of the actions that Steven did during my tour, when I get back to work. Please tell Steven that I said thank you for a great day. The Mt. Fuji cake was delicious，get the hot drink in the can and use it for trying to keep warm.

We had a wonderful time spending the entire day with Makoto. He is very knowledgeable, has a good attitude, and is a very respectful person! I am very happy I had Makoto as a tour guide! He always had a smile on his face, which set the tone from the very first moment we saw him!!!!!

We had a wonderful spending the entire day with Makoto. Very knowledgeable, good attitude, very respectful person! I am very happy I had Makoto as a Tour Guide! Always had a smile on his face, which set the tone at the very first moment we saw him!!!!!

I arrived in Sapporo in the morning and thought about where to go for half a day, so I decided to join a bus tour for easier transportation.

Due to the unfortunate rainy and cloudy forecast, there was only one other group besides us, which made me feel a bit sorry for the driver and guide, but they were very kind and accommodating, which was great.

At the Okurayama Jump Stadium, the lift was stopped due to strong winds, but the jump platform was still quite impressive from below.

It was cold at the Moerenuma Park as well, but I enjoyed seeing a herd of wild deer in the grass and taking photos with the statue of Clark.

It was nice to move comfortably while listening to the announcements and trivia through the earphone guide.

午前に札幌着、半日どこを回ろうか考えて、移動が楽なバスツアーに参加することにしました。
あいにくの雨くもり予報のせいか、参加はうちのほかに1組だけとなんだか運転手さんやガイドさんには申し訳なかったですが、親切かつ感じのよい対応でとても良かったです。
大倉山ジャンプ場では強風でリフトは止まっていましたが、ジャンプ台は下からでもかなり迫力ありました。
羊ケ丘も寒かったですが、野生の鹿の群れが草むらにいたり、クラーク像と写真を撮ったり楽しく過ごしました。
イヤホンガイドでアナウンスやウンチクを聞きながら快適に移動でき良かったです。

I waited for over 15 minutes. It was so slow that I had to call. They said it would take at least another 15 minutes. On that day, there were traffic regulations due to the festival, and there was a traffic jam.

I couldn't make it to my next appointment, so I used another mode of transportation. They should have known about the traffic regulations in advance. The guide on the bus was also disappointing. It was overpriced.

It might be great for solo travelers or those with plenty of time.

待つこと15分以上。
余りに遅いので電話連絡させて貰いました。
そしたら早くても後15分かかるという事でした。
当日、お祭りで交通規制があり、渋滞しているとの事。

次の予定に間に合わないので、別の交通手段を使いました。
交通規制は予め分かっているはず。
バスの中のガイドもイマイチで残念でした。
割高でした。

1人旅や沢山時間のある方には、とても良いかも知れませんね。

I was able to efficiently visit the spots I wanted to see, and I am very satisfied. Also, the guide was very polite and provided a sense of security.

効率よく見たいスポットを回ることができて、大満足です。そして、ガイドさんがとても丁寧で安心感がありました。

I was able to efficiently sightsee in just one day. I thought my stay in Otaru would be long, but it flew by with all the food sampling and souvenir shopping. The guide was also a very pleasant person, which was great.

1日で効率よく観光できました。小樽滞在時間が、長いかなと思ったけど食べ歩きしてお土産探しであっという間でした。ガイドさんもとても感じのいい方でよかったです。

The weather was unfortunate, but it was a fulfilling tour. There were only a few of us that day, which gave it a private feel. Thank you to the guide for your thoughtfulness. This was my first trip in May, and indeed, Okinawa is ideal before the rainy season. Next time, I will definitely plan a trip by April.

お天気は残念でしたが、充実したツアーでした。当日は少人数でプライベート感有　ガイドさんお気づかい　ありがとうございました。
今回は初めての5月の旅行　やはり沖縄は梅雨入り前が理想的　次回は必ず4月までの旅行　計画たてます。

I think a bus tour that includes the attractions of Ishigaki Island, including Kabira Bay, is perfect for travelers who are unfamiliar with the island. Additionally, I used it on the last day, and it was possible to get off at Ishigaki Airport along the way, which allowed me to make full use of my time on the final day.

川平湾を含む石垣島の見所をバスツアーでまわれるので、島に不慣れな旅行者にはぴったりだと思います。
また、最終日に利用させていただき、途中石垣空港で下車も可能だったので、最終日の時間をフルに有効活用出来ました。

Just before my trip, the rainy season started, and I was worried about the continuous rain forecast for Okinawa. However, thanks to this bus tour, I had a very fulfilling day.

We visited the Churaumi Aquarium and a pineapple farm, and along the way, we bought souvenirs and enjoyed delicious food. Although we couldn't see the blue sky, the ocean in Okinawa was still clear and blue even in the rain, which was truly moving.

I was very happy to visit Emerald Beach again, a place I had wanted to return to since my last visit eight years ago. The guide's stories and songs were soothing, and the bus was very comfortable. On the way back, I listened to the song "Shimanchu nu Takara" sung by the guide.

I highly recommend this tour for those without a rental car. It was very comfortable. Thank you for a wonderful day!

旅行直前に梅雨に入ってしまい、連日雨予報の沖縄、楽しめるか心配でしたが
こちらのバスツアーのおかげでとても充実した1日になりました。
美ら海水族館や、パイナップル園などはもちろん、途中途中でお土産を買ったり美味しいものを買って食べたり。青空は見えませんでしたが沖縄の海は雨でも透き通っていて青くて、感動しました。
8年前に訪れてまた行きたいなと思っていたエメラルドビーチにまた行けて私はとても嬉しかったです。ガイドさんのお話もお歌も癒されましたし居心地のいいバスでした。帰りの飛行機はガイドさんが歌われた島人の宝を聞いて帰りましたよ。
レンタカーの無い方はおすすめです。とても快適です。
素敵な一日をありがとうございました！！

The places I visited were all wonderful and without complaint, but I was disappointed with the inbound customers and the guide. Since they were inbound tourists, there were moments of irritation due to poor manners and differing values. I had acknowledged at the time of booking that it would be the same tour as the inbound group, but I regret not going with only Japanese people. That's my fault.

As for the guide, they were from overseas and trilingual. They had no issues with language and were a lovely person, but it seemed they lacked experience as a guide. Therefore, I think of them more as someone who assists rather than a full-fledged guide.

The content of the guiding was often disorganized, so I believe it would be better to decide in advance what to explain, memorize the script, and use a guiding method where they explain when they reach the relevant scene.

訪れた場所はどこも素敵で申し分なかったのですが、インバウンドのお客様とガイドさんにがっかりしました。
インバウンドなので、マナーの悪さや価値観の違いで、途中イラつくこともありました。申し込み時点でインバウンドと同じツアーになる事は書かれてあったので了承したのですが、やはり日本人だけで行動すればよかったと後悔しています、これは自分が悪いですね。
また、ガイドさんですが、海外出身でトライリンガルの方でした。言語も問題なく人柄も素敵な方だったのですが、どうもガイドの経験が浅いように見受けられました。なので、ガイドと言うよりも補助をしてくれる人程度のアテンドだと思います。
ガイドの内容がまとまりがないことが多かったので、あらかじめ何を解説するのか、セリフを決め、それを暗唱して、その場面に来たら説明するようなガイドの方法を取られたほうが良いかと思います。

This was my second time using the service, following two years ago, and I was fortunate with the weather. It was great to efficiently visit the highlights. I recommend it to those planning to explore unfamiliar remote islands.

2年前に続いて2回目の利用でしたが、天候にも恵まれ、見所を効率良くまわれて良かったです。不慣れな離島巡りを計画している方にお薦めです。

Since there were three of us, my husband and I plus one participant, we took a van instead of a bus, and our driver also served as our guide. While a bus guide's fluent explanations are great, having a tour where we could converse directly in the vehicle made for a very memorable experience. It was interesting to hear detailed information about points of interest and personal stories from our guide.

Perhaps because there were fewer participants, the time spent at each spot felt relatively flexible, which was also nice. We were able to take many wonderful photos, but for some reason, I couldn't upload them here… (I was able to post normally from my smartphone until last year).

One downside was that if you participate in a split tour, like in the afternoon on the first day and in the morning on the second day, it ends up being more expensive than a full-day course. It would have been reasonable to have a lower price for half-day tours since lunch is not included, but I wish they had at least set the total cost to be the same.

On the first day, we joined a tour from the airport to Yakusugi Land, and on the second day, we departed from our accommodation for this tour. After the tour ended, we walked to Mankitsu Shrine and then had lunch and shopping before heading from Miyanoura Port to Ibusuki Port.

Even with a short stay, we were able to sightsee very efficiently!

私達夫婦+お一人参加の方の3名でしたので、バスでなくワゴン車で、運転手さんがガイドも兼ねながら連れていって下さいました。
バスガイドさんによる流暢な説明も良いですが、車中で直接会話しながらのツアーは、大変思い出に残るものでした。こちらの興味のある点について詳しく教えて頂いたり、ご自身のことなど話して下さり面白かったです。
人数が少ないためか、各スポットでの滞在時間が比較的自由な感じなのも良かったです。
素晴らしい写真がたくさん撮れましたが、こちらになぜかアップロードできず…(昨年まではスマホから普通に投稿できたのですが)
残念だったのは、1日目に午後、2日目に午前のように分割して参加すると、1日通しのコースより割高になることです。半日ずつに分けると昼食が付かなくなる分、安くなってもいいくらいですが、せめて合計が同料金で設定してほしかったです。
私達は初日、空港からヤクスギランドに行くツアーに参加して宿まで、2日目は宿からこのツアーに出発し、解散後は徒歩で益救神社に行ったりランチや買い物をした後、宮之浦港から指宿港へ向かいました。
短い滞在でも大変効率的に観光できました！

Since we were driving on narrow mountain roads, it would have been a disaster if someone from the city casually decided to rent a car and go. I noticed the drivers giving directions to oncoming cars while passing each other, and I thought, "Wow, they are true professionals." I believe that with our driving skills, even if we were given instructions, we wouldn't have been able to follow them properly.

The guide also provided detailed explanations without a moment's rest, which was impressive. Additionally, I was really glad that we were able to walk the 50-minute course at Yakusugi Land! I had read that some guides only offer a 30-minute course, so I was worried it would be disappointing if that were the case.

However, at the route junction, the guide asked, "Is the 50-minute course okay for everyone?" but only a few people around seemed to hear it. I felt that it could be problematic if someone at the back found the 50 minutes too challenging.

細い山道を走行するので、都会暮らしの者が気安くレンタカーで行こうなんてしたら大変なことになってました。
すれ違う時に、運転手さんが対向車に指示を出したりしていて、プロだな〜と思いましたし、自分らの運転スキルでは、仮に指示されてもその通りできなかったと思います。　
ガイドさんも、休む間もなく詳しい説明をずっとして下さいました。
また、ヤクスギランドでは50分のコースを歩かせてもらえて、本当に良かったです！ガイドによっては30分コースのこともあると読んで、もしそうだったら残念と思っていたので…
ただ、ルート分岐点での「50分コースで大丈夫ですよね？」というガイドさんからの声がけが、周りの数人にしか聞こえない状況でした。万が一、50分はキツいという方が最後尾の方にいらっしゃったらまずいのでは…とは感じました。

The female driver and the female guide were great, and the guide's stories were really interesting. It was a very enjoyable tour.

女性ドライバー&女性ガイドさんで、ガイドさんのお話がオモシロかったです。
とても楽しいツアーでした。

I had been curious about this for a long time, and this was my first time riding.

Positive points:
The weather was great, making it comfortable, and the scenery was beautiful.
The guide was very attentive.
Since it was a relatively empty trip, they changed all reserved seats to free seating.

Other:
With the free seating, passengers were able to choose their own seats and spread out happily, but a couple moved to the front seats after the bus departed.
I would have preferred if seat changes during the driving portion of the tour were not allowed (there are safety concerns, and there was no specific warning about this).
After moving, they kept taking selfies, constantly worrying about being in the frame.
It was unfortunate that the bad manners of the couple who moved to the front seats blocked my view, especially since it had been so comfortable before.

I was very pleased with the consideration of having free seating, so it would have been appreciated if there had been an announcement to discourage moving after the tour started.

I think the bus experience was very enjoyable. Thank you.

ずっと気になっていて今回初めて乗車しました。

よかった点
天気に恵まれて快適にすごせ、景色もよかった
ガイドさんも丁寧だった
比較的空いている回だったので、指定席を全席フリーに変更してくださった


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フリー席になって乗客も各々好きな座席を確保し、散らばってよろこんでいたものの、バス出発後に、前の席に移動してきたカップルがいた。
ツアーが始まってからの運転走行中の座席移動はやめていただきたかった(そもそも安全面で疑問ですが、特に注意もなかった)
移動後はずっと自撮りをされていて、こちらが画面に映り込むのを終始気にする始末
せっかく快適だったのに途中から移動してきた前席のマナーが悪く、視界が遮られて残念だった

フリー席にしてくださる配慮はとても嬉しかったので、ツアー開始後の移動はやめるようアナウンスをいれていただけるとありがたかったです

バスはとても楽しいものだったと思います。
ありがとうございました。

The time allocation for sightseeing was rushed. There wasn't enough information provided regarding lunch. After having a meal at Oshino Hakkai, there was hardly any time left for sightseeing.

観光する時間配分が慌ただしい。
昼食に関する情報案内が足りなかった。
忍野八海で食事をしたら観光する時間がほとんどなかった。

The Japanese staff spoke while looking at an English script, but they spoke so softly that it was hard to hear. It felt like listening to a middle school English reading. Even the native speakers seemed to have trouble understanding many parts.

Also, this is due to cultural differences, but I felt stressed when Asian participants next to me burped loudly or cut in line while shopping.

However, it was nice that the tour was held on a weekday.

日本人スタッフの方が英語のカンペを見て話すのですが、ぼそぼそ話すので聞き取りずらかったです。中学校の英語の音読を聞いてるような感じでした。ネイティブも一緒でしたが、聞き取れない部分が多かったみたいです。

あとこれは文化が違うので仕方ないですが、
アジア系の参加者が隣で大きなゲップをしたり、買い物のときぬかしてきたり、そういうのもストレス感じてしまいました。

ただ平日にツアーが開催されるのは良かったです。