All Reviews for Bus Tours

The tour included the following:

① Olympic Museum (Ski Jump)
You take a lift up to the height of the ski jump, where you can enjoy a panoramic view of Sapporo! ⛷️ The lift moves slowly and is not very high off the ground, so it wasn't too scary! The guide will take photos for you.

At the Olympic Museum, you can learn about the history of the Olympics starting from ancient Greece, as well as the history of skiing.

You can choose between tickets for just the ski jump or those that include the museum, but since the tour time is limited, you won't have much time to explore the museum after visiting the ski jump.

② Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill
You can take photos with the statue of Dr. Clark. (Almost everyone was posing like that for photos, haha.)

You can also buy snacks and character goods at the souvenir shop above.

③ Guidance on the Bus
The announcements are automatically played through headphones (provided) that each person wears. You can choose from four languages (Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean).

The places you visit include Maruyama Zoo, the flowers and trees of Sapporo, and tips on how to enjoy delicious beer, among other rich content!

ツアーは以下の内容でした。

①オリンピック博物館(ジャンプ台)
リフトに乗ってスキージャンプ台の高さまで登り、上から札幌の景色が一望できます！⛷️
リフトも、ゆっくり進む上に地面との距離が少ないので、あまり怖くありませんでした！
ガイドの方が、写真を撮ってくださいます。

オリンピック博物館では、古代ギリシャから始まるオリンピックの歴史や、スキーの歴史について学べます。

チケットではジャンプ台のみ/博物館付きのものが選べますが、ツアーの時間は限られているので、ジャンプ台に行った後だと、博物館はあまりゆっくりは見られません。

②羊ヶ丘展望台
クラーク博士の像と一緒に写真が撮れます。(ほぼ全員が、あのポーズで写真を撮っていました笑)

上のお土産屋さんで、お菓子・キャラクターグッズなども買えます。

③バスの中のガイダンス
案内は、各自がヘッドホン(付属)をつけて、自動で流れるアナウンスを聞くスタイルです。
4ヶ国語(日英中韓)が選べます。

訪れる場所はもちろん、円山動物園、札幌の花や木、ビールの美味しい飲み方…など内容は豊富です！

We participated with two Japanese people! The guide was very kind and recommended great places and shops in both Takayama and Shirakawa-go. We had plenty of time and were able to fully enjoy both locations. In Takayama, we had the guide's recommended Hida beef hitsumabushi. It was very delicious and a great value!!!! The announcements on the bus were in English, Japanese, and Chinese, which served as a good listening practice for foreign languages! I especially recommend this for those who want to study languages!!

日本人2人で参加しました！
ガイドさんがとても優しくて、高山、白川郷共におすすめの場所やお店を教えてくださいました。時間はゆとりがあり、両方ともしっかり楽しむことが出来ました。
高山ではガイドさんおすすめの飛騨牛ひつまぶしをいただきました。コスパ良しでとっても美味しかったです！！！！
バス内でのアナウンスが英語、日本語、中国語だったため、外国語のリスニング練習になりました！言語を勉強したい人には特にオススメです！！

It was quite difficult to access by public transportation, so I joined the tour. Although it was hard to get there, they took me to places I wanted to visit, which was great. There were few Japanese participants, and it seemed that most were from Chinese-speaking regions. They provided explanations in Chinese, Japanese, and English.

The bus was small, so the ride was decent, but the roads were narrow, so only small buses could go there.

The Daimon sightseeing boat swayed quite a bit! It didn't get as close as I expected.

Having only Ichiran for lunch was tough. If you don't have lunch, you can't last an hour. That's why I gave it four stars.

The photogenic swing was crowded on the weekend, and as a solo traveler, I felt a bit out of place. The beach seemed perfect for enjoying barbecues and the sea. I thought it would be great to have a barbecue next time.

なかなか公共交通機関では行きずらいのでツアーで参加。
なかなか行きずらいけど行きたい場所に連れて行ってくれるので、
大変良かったです。
なお日本人は少なく、中国語圏の方がメインのようです。
ちゃんと中国語、日本語、英語で説明してくれます。

バスは小型なので乗り心地はそこそこですが、道が狭いので小型しか行けなそうでした。

大門遊覧船は結構揺れます！思ったほどは近づかないです。

ランチは一蘭の森一択なのが辛いですね。ランチしないと1時間も間がもたないです。なので星四つにしました。

フォトジェニックなブランコは土日で混んでいて、
1人の自分はいたたまれなかったです。
バーベキューand海を楽しむなら最高に良さそうな浜でした。これを機会に次はバーベキューとか良いなと思いました。

I participated in the Beltora bus tour again the next day. Cape Kamoi was amazing. We walked quite a bit from the parking lot, but it was worth it. I wished we had a little more time for both the cape and exploring Otaru, but considering the return time, I guess it can't be helped. Above all, the guide who spoke three languages was wonderful. I think everyone from each country was satisfied. We enjoyed ourselves beyond just sightseeing.

前日に続きベルトラさんのバスツアーに参加。神威岬が最高でした。駐車場からかなり歩きましたが行く価値ありです。岬も小樽散策ももう少し時間が欲しい思いましたが、帰る時間を考えると仕方ないかなと思います。何より３カ国語のガイドさんが素晴らしかったです。どの国の方も満足できたのでは。観光以外でも楽しめました。

Aside from the Okurayama Jump Stadium, it was cloudy, but it was nice that it wasn't hot.

Shiroi Koibito Park was great. The food stalls in the market were quite crowded, which was a bit of a struggle.

大倉山ジャンプ台以外は、曇りでした、　熱くなくて良かったです。

白い恋人パークは、良かったです。　市場の食事屋さんが結構

いっぱいで、　苦労しました。

Last week, I became a complete fan of the sightseeing tour by Hokkaido Chuo Bus on the Shakotan tour, and I ended up signing up for two consecutive weeks! The last time on Shakotan, we had a live guide, but this time we could listen to a guide in four languages through earphones. I thought this might be enjoyable for everyone on the bus, but the guide this time also had a calm and lovely voice, so I wished I could have experienced the live guide again.

As for the content, we visited all the must-see spots in the Furano area, and the lunch was delicious and just right. I felt happy in a world filled with colors and sky. At Shikisai no Oka, we had to line up to buy tickets for the tractor tour, and I thought it was wonderful to see the guide working hard to assist with that. It would have been even better if they had collected preferences on the bus, but I understand that there were some who didn’t want to participate.

Overall, it was a fantastic and very satisfying experience. I wish there were more various tours available. I was with children, and the staff kindly suggested that we could move to the back since there were empty seats. Both the driver and the guide were always cheerful and engaging, which was the best!

先週積丹ツアーで北海道中央バスさんの観光ツアーのすっかりファンになりまして、二週連続で申し込んでしまいました！
前回の積丹はガイドさんの生ガイドだったのですが、今回はイヤホンで4カ国語でのガイドが聞けます。これはこれでバスの皆さんが楽しめていいのかなと思いましたが、今回のガイドさんも穏やかでとても素敵な声の方だったので生ガイドも聴いてみたかったです。
内容としては富良野方面のおさえるべきところ全て回ってくれて、お昼も美味しくてちょうど良くて、彩りと空のある世界って幸せだなと感じます。
四季彩の丘はトラクターツアーのチケットを買うために並ぶのですが、ガイドさんがその点も一生懸命フォローされている様子がわかって素敵だなと思いました。あれをまとめてバスの中で希望をとってくださったりしてくれたらより素晴らしいですが、乗らない方も確かにいらしたので仕方ないのかもしれません。
総じてすばらしく大満足の経験です。もっといろいろなツアーがあればいいのにと思います。
子連れだったのですが、席が空いてるからもしよかったら1番後ろへどうぞと気遣って下さったり、運転手さんもガイドさんも常ににこやかにお声がけくださり最高でした！

It's been about 7 years, right? I signed up for this tour that allows you to go to places that are far away on your own in Hawaii.

First, the good things:
The guide was great. The explanations in English, Chinese, and Japanese were easy to understand. There were participants from various countries, and the atmosphere was nice.
It was also good that seating was assigned. Since my elderly parents were with me, it helped us not to rush.
They took photos at the Shakotan Peninsula, and even though I was the only one at the aquarium, they came to pick me up and explained the sightseeing in Otaru.
The time management was good.

One slightly disappointing thing was that the meeting place was hard to find, which made me a bit anxious.
Renting a car in Hokkaido is more tiring than I expected, so I would like to use day tours again since there are plenty of them.
Thank you very much.

7年ぶりかな？ハワイで利用し、自分自身で行くには遠い所へ行けるこのツアーに申し込みました。
まず良かった事。
ガイドさんがよかった。英語、中国語、日本語での案内、わかりやすかったです。様々な国の方が参加されていて、雰囲気が良かった。
座る場所も指定されていたのも良かった。
高齢の親も一緒だったので慌てずにすみました。
積丹半島で写真を撮ってくれたり、水族館は１人のみでしたが、1人の為に迎えに来てくれ、小樽の観光も説明してくれました。
時間配分も良かった。
ちょっと残念な事は集合場所がわかりにくい。ちょっと焦りました。
北海道でレンタカーは思ったより疲れるので日帰りツアーが豊富なのでまた利用したいと思います。
ありがとうございました。

It was hot, but the open-air experience without a roof was exceptional. The traffic signals and signs were interestingly close. The height restriction bar on the highway was really tight, which was a bit nerve-wracking. I have a good sense of the area in Osaka, so I understood it well. For someone who doesn't know at all, a one-hour condensed version might be confusing. It might be good to make the area clear on a map. How about attaching a map to a fan? After getting on this bus, it helped us go to places we were curious about. The guide's narration was good. Their voice was easy to hear and had a gentle tone. I noticed that they made an effort to stop in a position where we could see the left lane at Ebisu Bridge. Thank you to the driver for safe driving.

暑かったけど屋根のない開放感は格別です。
信号や標識が近くて面白かった。高速の高さ制限バーは本当にギリギリで、少しヒヤッと。
自分は、大阪の土地勘がありすごく理解できました。全くわからない人は1時間の濃縮版は混乱するかも。地図でエリアがわかるようにすればいいかな。
団扇に地図を貼るとか、どうでしょうか…
このバスに乗ってから、自分たちで気になった所に行く助けになりました。
ガイドさんの案内は良かったです。声が聞こえやすく優しい感じでした。戎橋の所で、左車線の見える位置で止まるなど、見えるように工夫されているのを実感しました。運転手さん、安全運転をありがとうございました。

Due to the heavy rain in the morning, my arrival in Sapporo was delayed, and since time was limited, it was great to be able to visit the main attractions compactly on this tour. Okurayama Jump Stadium and Moerenuma Park can be quite challenging to reach on your own, so this bus tour was definitely the right choice. The rain cleared up, and we were able to see beautiful scenery. There are two bus stops at the north exit of Sapporo Station, which could have been confusing, but there was a tourist bus information center nearby that helped me, so there were no issues at all.

朝の大雨で札幌到着が遅れて、時間が限られたので、このツアーで主な見どころをコンパクトに巡れてとても良かったです。大倉山ジャンプ場と羊ヶ丘は自分でいくと結構大変なので、このバスツアーは大正解でした。雨が上がって綺麗な景色がよく見えました。集合場所の札幌駅の北口のバス停は2つあり、戸惑う可能性がありましたが、すぐ近くに観光バスの案内所があって教えてもらったので、全く問題ありませんでした。

The guide's explanations made for a fun time, and everything about the course was great! I thought the time might be short, but once we got off the bus, it turned out to be just the right amount of time. I highly recommend it!

ガイドさんの説明で楽しい時間で、コースもすべてよかったです!!時間が短いかなと思ったところもバスから降りてみると、ちょうどいい時間でした。おすすめです!

The tour guide was very meticulous in their work. This was my second time visiting Lake Toya, and I really liked the scenery in Noboribetsu. It was my first time at Hell Valley, and it felt very special. The guide took some memorable photos for us there. It was a very enjoyable trip.

導遊對工作做得非常的細緻這次是第二次去洞爺湖，登別非常喜歡那裡的景色，地獄谷是第一次去感到非常的特別。導遊在那幫我們照了非常值得紀念的寫真。這是一次非常開心的的旅遊。

I considered renting a car, but driving for several hours through the vast Hokkaido seemed tough for my aging body, so I joined this tour. The two-hour journey from Sapporo felt long, but the lakes and flower fields I wanted to see were incredibly beautiful and moving! I was a bit worried about the tour being mainly in Chinese and English, but the guide was friendly and spoke to us in Japanese as well, providing announcements in Japanese too, so there were no issues. I was disappointed that I couldn't find where to enjoy all-you-can-eat melons, but overall, I was very satisfied and would like to use this service again.

レンタカーで回る事も考えましたが、広い北海道を数時間運転するのは老体には厳しいなと思い、このツアーに参加しました。
札幌から2時間の道のりは長くもありましたが、行きたかった湖も花畑も凄く綺麗で感動しました‼︎
ツアー言語が中国語英語メインとあり、そこが一番不安なところでしたが、ガイドさんは気さくな方で日本語で喋りかけて下さったり、アナウンスも日本語もして下さったので、問題ありませんでした。
メロン食べ放題がどこで出来るのかわからずありつけなかったのが残念でしたが、総合的に大変満足してるのでまた利用したいです。

The "Shakotan Peninsula Day Trip Bus Tour" departing from Sapporo offers a highly satisfying experience filled with natural beauty and gourmet delights. In particular, the views at Cape Kamui and Shimamu Coast are breathtakingly beautiful. The clear sea and majestic cape provide perfect opportunities for photography.

The seafood bowl lunch at "Hama Sushi," which we visit during the tour, is fresh and generous in portion, and although it's an additional menu item, you can enjoy sea urchin.

Overall, the guide's explanations were thorough and easy to understand, allowing us to learn in detail about the history and background of the tourist spots. This tour is highly recommended for a fulfilling day that feels anything but a simple day trip, allowing for a relaxing experience.

札幌発の「積丹半島 日帰りバスツアー」は、自然美とグルメを楽しめる満足度の高い体験です。特に、積丹神威岬や島武意海岸の景観は、息をのむほどの美しさです。澄んだ海と雄大な岬が広がり、写真撮影にも最適です。

ツアーの途中で訪れる「浜寿し」での海鮮丼ランチも新鮮でボリュームがあり、追加メニューではありますが雲丹を味わえます。

全体的に、ガイドさんの案内が丁寧で分かりやすく、観光スポットの歴史や背景についても詳しく知ることができました。日帰りとは思えない充実した内容で、リラックスした一日を過ごせるおすすめのツアーです。

This was my second trip to Kanazawa, and this time I went to a slightly different place! We rented a car, so we didn't have to deal with the hassle of finding parking, and we headed to the UNESCO World Heritage site Shirakawa-go. There were also participants from overseas, so the explanations in both Japanese and English, along with the information from our guide, made the bus ride enjoyable. The local cuisine for lunch was delicious, and afterward, we had free time to explore, which allowed us to have a great time without any worries. Thank you to our guide and driver!

金沢旅行2回目、今回はちょっと違う所へ！と
レンタカー借りて、駐車場探しての煩わしさなく世界遺産白川郷へ、
海外の方の参加もいらっしゃったので、日本語と英語の説明と、ガイドさんだから知ってる情報とバスの中も楽しかったです。
お昼の郷土料理も美味しく、その後は自由散策だったので、気を使う事なく楽しい時間を過ごせました♪
ガイドさん、ドライバーさんありがとうございます

We used this service for sightseeing in Tokyo with our family, including an elementary school student and a 2-year-old. The course and the guide's explanations were very satisfying!

家族で小学生、2歳児を連れての東京観光の際、利用しました。
コースもガイドの方の説明も、大満足でした！

Riding the water buffalo cart while they played and sang Okinawan folk songs on the sanshin was so much fun! I had planned to go to the Star Sand beach by bicycle, but unfortunately, I couldn't make it because I was running late!

水牛車に、のって、沖縄民謡など、三線を弾いて歌ってくれて、とても楽しかった！
星の砂の所に、自転車で、行く予定だったのですが、遅くなり行けなかったのが、残念でした！

I want to go around the island and visit famous spots, but I don't have a driver's license. That's where the Yakuzaru bus comes in handy! With a talkative guide driving, you can visit the main tourist attractions listed in guidebooks (except for places accessed by mountain trekking) in a loop. The western forest road was especially fun, filled with Yakuzaru and Yakushima deer.

Along the way, you'll walk around rocky areas and Yakusugi Land, so it's recommended to wear comfortable shoes. At the restaurant where you have lunch, you can also buy souvenirs. If you want to sightsee efficiently, this is definitely worth considering!

島一周して有名なスポットに行きたい、しかし自分は免許を持っていない。そこで便利なのがやくざる号！話し上手なガイドさんの運転で、ガイドブックにある主要な観光名所（山のトレッキングで行くとこ以外）をぐるっと回ってくれます。特に西部林道がヤクザルとヤクシカまみれで楽しかったです。
途中に岩場や屋久杉ランドで歩き回るので、歩きやすい靴で参加するのがオススメです。
お昼ご飯を食べる店ではお土産も買えます。効率よく観光したい方はご一考の価値ありまくり！

I participated alone, but first of all, the meeting place was very hard to find. The map indicated a location outside the station, and it mentioned being adjacent to the taxi stand, so I didn't think it was inside the station. When I asked the taxi driver, he said he didn't know. The contact number for the day was only available from 9 AM, so I thought I wouldn't be able to reach anyone, which made me anxious about what to do in case of an emergency. It would be clearer if it stated that Mister Donut is inside the station.

The initial start was terrible, but the subsequent itinerary included all the spots I wanted to see, and it was just right—not too tight. Since I was traveling alone and didn't have a car, I had given up on Biei, but I thought it was easier to get around efficiently than renting a car. I also enjoyed having lunch with another solo traveler and had a nice conversation. The guide was kind and friendly.

1人で参加しましたが、まず集合場所がとてもわかりずらかったです。マップでの位置を示すが駅の外になっていたりタクシー乗り場隣接と書いてたので駅構内だとは思わずタクシー運転手に聞いても分からないと言われました。当日の連絡先も電話番号は9時からと書いていたので繋がらないと思い、緊急時どうしたら良いか不安でした。ミスタードーナツは駅構内と書いてるほうが分かりやすいです。

最初の出だしが最悪でしたが、その後の工程は見たかったスポットが全て入っていて、タイト過ぎずちょうど良かったです。
1人旅だったので、車がないので美瑛は諦めていましたが、効率よくまわってくれるのでレンタカーを借りるより楽だなと思いました。昼食も他の1人のかたと同席で楽しく話して過ごせました。ガイドさんも親切で優しかったです。

For our honeymoon, we finally took a trip to Okinawa and went on a water buffalo tour that we had always dreamed of.

This tour had a unique style where different guides were assigned to different sightseeing spots instead of one guide leading the entire tour. I was a bit anxious about whether there would be opportunities to use the restroom during the tour, but each guide communicated clearly, saying things like, "We'll reach a restroom in about X minutes" and "You won't be able to go to the restroom from here, so please go now," which made it easy to enjoy the sightseeing without worrying about that. All the guides shared interesting stories, making it a fun experience.

Yufu Island, which we crossed by water buffalo, was surprisingly small. It was very hot during this time, making it challenging to explore, but there were unique souvenirs available only here, and areas where we could interact with the water buffalo, which was enjoyable. The sightseeing on Yufu Island was free time, so we could explore at our own pace without feeling rushed, which was great. If I had to mention a downside, it would be that the lunch provided didn't suit my taste, and I couldn't eat much of it.

The sightseeing was efficient, with no wasted time during bus and boat transfers. I thought it would be difficult to achieve such efficiency on our own. The tour ended around 2 PM, allowing us to visit other attractions afterward, which was also a plus.

Overall, it was a very fulfilling tour and created wonderful memories. I'm really glad we participated in this tour.

新婚旅行で初めての沖縄旅行ということで、ずっと憧れていた水牛ツアーへ。

このツアーは、1人のガイドさんが全て案内をするのではなく見学場所によってガイドさんが分かれているスタイルでした。
ツアーだとトイレに行けるタイミングがあるのか不安だったのですが、それぞれ担当のガイドさんが「あと〇分でトイレがある場所に着きます」「この先トイレに行けないので行っておいてください」等ちゃんと伝えてくれたのでトイレに行きそびれることもなく安心して観光できました。
どのガイドさんも面白いお話をして下さり楽しかったです。

水牛で渡った由布島は、思いのほか小さく
この時期とても暑くて散策するのが大変でしたが、ここでしか買えないお土産があったり、水牛と触れ合えるエリアがあり楽しめました。
由布島での観光は、自由行動だったので縛られることなく自分たちのペースで観光できたのが良かったです。
強いていえば、用意していただいた昼食が口に合わずほとんど食べられなかったところが残念だったかな、と思います。


観光は、バスやボートの移動で無駄な時間がなく、効率がよかったです。自力で行こうとするとこんなに効率良く行くことは難しいだろうなと思いました。
丸1日潰れるのではなく、14時頃に終わるツアーで、解散後 他の観光地に行くこともできる点も良かったです。

総じてとても充実したツアーで、良い思い出になりました。このツアーに参加して本当によかったです。

The Okurayama Jump Stadium was amazing and felt great. I was moved thinking about jumping from such a place. I recommended it to everyone when I got home.

大倉山ジャンプ競技場すごく気持ちよかったです。あんな所からジャンプするんだなーと思い感動です。
家に帰って来て皆んなに進めました

The content of the tour and the guide's explanations were very good. The food was delicious!

However, the width of the bus seats is narrow. It looks like a large bus, but my shoulders spill over and bump into the person next to me. It's tough when sharing with strangers, even if it's okay with family or friends. Since it's a long time, I would prefer no shared seating.

There is a waiting area after check-in, but it was dirty. Empty cans and plastic bottles were scattered around, and the drainage was poor, causing rainwater to pool in places. The flower beds were not taken care of, creating a gloomy atmosphere. Additionally, there was someone lying down who seemed to have spent the night drinking, which made me feel uncomfortable. I think waiting at the bus stop would be more pleasant than waiting there.

ツアーの内容やガイドさんの説明はとっても良かったです。食事も美味しかった！

バスの座席の幅が狭いです。
大きなバスに見えるのに…。肩幅がはみ出して隣の人と当たります。家族や友人ならまだしも、相席ではキツイ。長時間ですので相席は無しにしてほしい。

受付を済ませてから待つ場所があるのですが、汚い。空き缶やペットボトルが散乱しており、排水が悪く雨水が所々溜まっていました。
花壇の世話も出来ておらず陰気な雰囲気。　
さらに、お酒を飲んで朝を迎えたらしき人が寝転んでおり、いやーな気持ちになりました。
あそこで待つより、バス停で待つ方が気持ちが良いと思います。

I participated in the tour on August 11. Out of about 40 people, there were only three Japanese groups, and the guide was from China. I understood most of the information provided in English and Chinese, and the smartphone translation feature also helped with announcements in Japanese, so there were no issues with the destinations or departure times. However, I would have liked to have been informed in advance that it would be a tour with many foreigners. Additionally, the guide only covered the bare minimum, and especially at Showa Shinzan, the focus was mostly on the bear ranch, neglecting important details about Showa Shinzan itself and the visible Usu Mountain, which was disappointing.

8/11のツアーに参加しました。総勢40名くらいのうち、日本人は3組のみで、ガイドさんも中国の方…英語と中国語での案内でだいたいのことはわかりましたし、スマホの翻訳機能でも日本語で案内していただいたので、目的地や出発時間などは問題ありませんでした。しかし、このように外国人の多いツアーなら事前に教えていただきたかったです。それにガイドさんの案内も最低限のことだけで、とくに昭和新山ではクマ牧場のことばかりで、肝心の昭和新山や見えてる有珠山のことには触れなかったり、残念でした。

Although almost everyone was from overseas, the guide and the bus driver were polite, and there were simple explanations in Japanese. I understood a little English, so I was able to enjoy the experience without any issues. Since it was during the Obon period, some changes were made to the sightseeing schedule due to traffic congestion. There wasn't a detailed guide; they took us to the spots by bus, and then we had almost complete freedom to explore on our own. I think this is recommended for those who want to visit tourist spots in a light and inexpensive way rather than having a fully guided tour.

ほぼ全員海外の方たちばかりでしたが、ガイドの方とバスの運転手も丁寧で日本語の簡単な説明もありましたし、英語も少しわかったので困ることなく楽しめました。御盆期間ということもあり、渋滞の関係で観光スケジュールが一部変更されました。細かいガイドがあるわけではなく、バスでスポットに連れて行ってくれたら自由行動がほぼです。しっかり説明付きの観光地巡りというよりかは、安く軽く観光地に行きたい方にはおすすめだと思います。

I participated in a day trip with my child on August 13th. The bus was fully booked for a mixed tour with more than half of the participants being from China. The guide was also from China and provided announcements in Chinese, Japanese, and English, making the proceedings smooth.

In Shirakawa-go, the menchi-katsu and Hida milk ice cream were exquisite. We walked a long distance to the observation deck, but the breathtaking view made the effort worthwhile, even though we were drenched in sweat.

In Takayama, it rained in the second half, but we enjoyed a lot of food sampling. I was particularly satisfied with the Hida beef sushi, which I had been eager to try. The rice flour churros were so delicious that I would love to eat them again. Takayama is said to have several sake breweries, and at a shop where we could taste different kinds of sake, I enjoyed comparing them and purchased some dry sake as a souvenir. The shop selling Takayama pudding had a long line, but as a pudding lover, I was glad I waited. Although some varieties were sold out by the time we arrived after 3 PM, I managed to get the plain and matcha flavors and enjoyed them right away on the bus.

This tour did not include meals, but I felt that the biggest charm was being able to enjoy walking around and eating whatever we liked. The return to Nagoya was almost on time, making it an enjoyable and extraordinary day trip.

子供と日帰り旅行と言うことで、お盆の13日に参加しました。中国の方が半数以上の混載ツアーでバスは満席でした。
ガイドさんも中国の方でしたが、中国語,日本語,英語でそれぞれアナウンスしていただき進行もスムーズでした。
白川郷ではメンチカツや飛騨牛乳アイスクリームが絶品でした。展望台へは長距離を歩きましたが、汗だくになりながら登った甲斐があったと思えるほどの絶景を見ることができました。
高山では後半に雨が降ってしまいましたが、たくさん食べ歩きを楽しむことができました。中でも、飛騨牛握り寿司は絶対食べたいと思っていたので大満足でした。米粉チュロスはもう一度食べたいくらい美味でした。高山は酒蔵がいくつかあるらしく、 日本酒の試飲ができるお店では飲み比べも楽しめて、お土産に辛口日本酒を購入しました。高山プリンのお店は行列になっていましたが、プリン好きの私は並んで正解でした。15時過ぎていたので一部売り切れの種類もありましたが、プレーンと、抹茶をゲットし早速バスの中でいただきました。
今回のツアーはお食事が含まれませんがその分それぞれが好きな物を食べ歩きできるところが最大の魅力だと感じました。
帰りの名古屋到着時効もほぼ定刻通りで申し分ない、非日常的な楽しい日帰り旅行になりました。

You can thoroughly explore Hida Takayama and Shirakawa-go in one day. The guide was from China and currently lives in Japan. The explanations were provided in the order of Chinese → English → Japanese. For Chinese language learners, this is also a great opportunity for language study.

By the way, I was not recognized as Japanese by the guide until the end of the tour.

飛騨高山と白川郷が1日でガッツリ観光できます。
ガイドさんは中国出身で日本に住んでるいる方でした。
また案内は中国語→英語→日本語の順です。
中国語学習者にとっては語学の勉強にもなります。

ちなみに私はツアー終了まで、ガイドさんに日本人であることを気づかれませんでした。

I was searching for a tour to visit Aso Kusasenri and finally found this one. We were the only Japanese participants, while the rest of the group was quite international, including people from China, South Korea, Switzerland, Germany, the United States, and Poland. Our guide, Ryu, provided guidance in both Chinese and English, while also being very considerate towards us.

Initially, we couldn't enter the crater due to restrictions, but after checking by phone following our visit to Kusasenri, we learned that the restrictions had been lifted, which prompted applause from the bus participants! Thanks to that, we were able to see the impressive crater up close. We arrived late to Dazaifu Tenmangu, which was changed from Kurokawa Onsen, due to traffic, and the shops at the entrance were closed, but the quiet atmosphere of the shrine at dusk was actually very nice.

Thank you, Ryu and the driver!

阿蘇草千里を訪れるツアーを探していてようやく見つけたのがこちらのツアーでした。参加者は日本人は私達二人だけ、あとは中国、韓国、スイス、ドイツ、アメリカ、ポーランド‥と国際色豊かなツアーでした。ガイドのリュウさんは中国語と英語で案内をしつつ、私達にも細やかに気を遣ってくれました。
火口は最初規制で入れなかったのですが、草千里の後電話で確認してくれたら規制が解除されて入れるとのこと、バスの参加者から拍手がわき起こりました！おかげで迫力ある噴火口を間近でみることができました。黒川温泉から変更になった太宰府天満宮へは渋滞で着くのが遅くなり、門前のお店は閉まっていたのですが、夕暮れの天満宮は静かで逆にとても良かったです。
リュウさんドライバーさん有り難うございました！

In the city, I have never experienced this.
A clear blue sky spreads out, and the mangrove jungle extends over the deep blue sea.
I was moved by the completely new scenery.
My family kept saying, "This is so healing."

都内では経験することが無い
青空が広がり、紺碧の海にひろがる
マングローブの密林。
何もかも目新しい景色に感動です。
家族ともども『癒されるね』の連呼でした

I think it was a typical bus tour with an irresponsible itinerary. It should have been clearly stated that the traffic conditions differ between regular days and the last day of the Obon holiday, which can affect the schedule. It's very unfortunate that the crew members, who had no responsibility, were blamed. The guide (Betty) was relaxed and enjoyable, unlike the typical Japanese style. Thank you for explaining in Japanese, even though it was in English and Chinese. It was a rushed tour, but thanks to the guide, I had a great time.

バスツアーにありがちな、無責任な行程表だったと思います。通常の日とお盆休みの最終日では車の込み具合も違ってくるので行程通りにはいかないことがある旨を明記しておくべき。
全く責任の無い乗務員の方が責められてしまいとても気の毒。
ガイドの方(ベティさん）は日本人と違いいい感じで力が抜けていてとても楽しいガイディングでした。英語、中国語なのに日本語でも説明下さりありがとうございました。駆け足のツアーでしたが、ガイドさんのおかげで楽しめました。

I had high expectations, but most of the tour participants were Chinese, and the tour guide was also Chinese. The guide hardly spoke any Japanese. The explanations were mainly in Chinese, with just a little bit of English. I felt I made a mistake in choosing this tour. Listening to the rapid-fire Chinese talk, I couldn't understand what was being said, and it was very stressful.

If it had been clearly stated in the tour information, I wouldn't have signed up. At the meeting point at the TV Tower, I felt very lonely surrounded by so many Chinese participants. I really wanted to join a tour with Japanese participants, so I think it would be helpful to clearly indicate whether the tour is for Japanese or Chinese participants in advance. It was my first time being in a group of Chinese people, and I was very surprised and nervous, which made it hard to enjoy the experience. If measures are not taken in the future, I will hesitate to sign up again. Please consider this.

とても期待していたのですが、ツアーの参加者がほとんど中国人。ツアー添乗員も中国人。日本語はほとんど話せない添乗員でした。中国語での説明が主で他に少しの英語。ツアーの選定ミスをしたと思いました。とにかく中国語でまくしたてる様なトークで聞いていて何を喋っているのか分からず、とても緊張しました。
ツアーの案内に書かれていたら申し込みはしなかったはずです。テレビ塔の集合の時点で中国人だらけでとても心細かった。
やはり、日本人が参加するツアーに入りたかったので、事前に分かるように日本人むけ、中国人向けとか明記してほしいと思います。中国人の中に入ってしまったのは初めてだったのでとても驚いて緊張しながらだったので楽しめませんでした。今後は対策を取って頂かないと申し込みする事をためらいます。ご検討ください。

After being jostled on the bus from Nagoya Station, we first headed to Shirakawa-go. We arrived around 11 AM and had a free exploration time of 2 hours. Considering it would be crowded during lunch, we decided to eat first.

I enjoyed the "suttate-nabe," which I had been wanting to try. The rich flavor of the soybeans spread in my mouth, and it was satisfying with plenty of ingredients like Hida beef! The stone tofu was also great; it was a firmer tofu with concentrated soybean flavor, and eating it with wasabi was the best.

After that, we aimed for the observation deck while enjoying Hida beef soft serve ice cream. It had a cookie shaped like a gassho-zukuri house on top, making for great photos with the scenery.

We walked for about 20 minutes to reach the observation deck, and since we had limited time, we enjoyed the view briefly before hurrying back to the bus. For those heading to the observation deck, the shuttle bus runs infrequently, and timing can be tricky, so I recommend planning your time and going up early.

Next, we took another bus ride for about an hour to Hida Takayama. We arrived around 2 PM, and many restaurants were closing as lunch time was ending, so I think it's best to go to your desired place first. Here, we also had 2 hours of free time.

In Hida Takayama, we mainly enjoyed food walking, trying Takayama ramen and Hida beef croquettes. Finally, we relaxed at a cute café called Usagi, reflecting on our trip. I bought some Hoba miso and local sake as souvenirs, making for a fulfilling 2 hours.

From there, it took about 3 hours to get back to Nagoya, with a helpful restroom break along the way. It was a safe and enjoyable trip, and the bus tour was incredibly fulfilling and went by quickly!

名古屋駅からバスに揺られ、まずは白川郷へ。11時頃に到着し、自由散策時間が2時間。お昼で混み合うことを考えまずは食事をとることにしました。
白川郷食べてみたかったすったて鍋を堪能。大豆の濃厚な味わいが口の中に広がり、飛騨牛などの具材もたっぷりで満足でした！
石豆腐も、大豆の旨みがぎゅっと濃縮された、硬めのお豆腐でわさびと一緒に食べるのが最高でした。
そのあとは展望台を目指し、飛騨牛ソフトクリームを食べながら歩きました。合掌造りのクッキーが乗っていて、景色と撮ると写真映えします。
20分ほど歩いて展望台まで行き、時間も少ししかなかったので上からの景色を少し楽しんだのちに、足早にバスまで歩きました。
展望台へ行かれる方は、シャトルバスの本数も少なく、タイミングが合わないこともあるので、時間配分を考えて早めに登るのをおすすめします。

続いて1時間ほどバスに揺られ、飛騨高山へ。到着したのが2時頃だったので、ランチタイムがそろそろ終わり閉まるというお店も多かったので、お目当てのお店は先に行くのが◎と思います。ここも自由時間は2時間です。

飛騨高山では高山ラーメンや飛騨牛コロッケなど、食べ歩きメインで楽しみました。
最後はうさぎという可愛いカフェでゆっくりとし、旅の振り返りをしました。
お土産に朴葉味噌と地酒を購入し、濃い2時間でした。
そこから3時間ほどかけ名古屋へ。途中トイレ休憩もあり助かりました。
最後まで安全運転で、安心して楽しめる旅でした。
とてもあっというまで充実したバスツアーでした！！