All Reviews for Bus Tours

My first solo trip to Hokkaido.
It was a perfect course for visiting major tourist attractions. The number of participants was small, and the bus seats were spacious. I was able to enjoy the sightseeing while gaining various information from the guide's stories. I was satisfied with the creative display methods at Asahiyama Zoo.
It would be helpful if the person in charge at the meeting point could hold a board with the name of the sightseeing course, as it was a bit difficult to identify them.

初めての北海道一人旅。
メジャーな観光地巡りにピッタリなコースでした。参加人数も少なめでバス座席もゆったり。ガイドさんのお話しから色んな情報を得て、観光を満喫する事が出来ました。旭山動物園の展示方法は工夫があり満足でした。
集合時の担当者が分かりにくかったので、観光のコース名等を記載してボードを持って頂けると助かります。

My first visit to Asahiyama Zoo didn't allow me to see the polar bears up close, but I could certainly appreciate their size. I was relieved to capture photos of the brown bears from various angles.
The famous spots like Shirogane Blue Pond and Shirogane Falls were filled with foreigners. I felt a bit overwhelmed by the foreign languages flying around, but it made me feel like I was truly traveling abroad.

初めての旭山動物園、シロクマをまじかで見ることは叶いませんでしたが、その大きさは実感できました。ヒグマはいろんなアングルで写真に収めることができて一安心しました。
白金青い池、しろ髭の滝などの名所は外国人がいっぱい。飛び交う外国語に少々気圧されましたが、その分外国旅行をしている気分に浸れました。

ツアーガイドのマリアは非常に知識が豊富で、助けてくれました。

Tour guide, Maria was very knowledgeable and helpful.

I chose a bus tour because Kyoto can get crowded. The sightseeing was smooth, and it was fun to be on a tour with mostly foreigners, about 90% of the participants. The guide provided explanations in both English and Japanese, which made it easy to understand. However, it was difficult to find a place for lunch at Kiyomizu-dera, so I appreciated the tour that included lunch. Unfortunately, the lunch we received was completely different from the reference photo, which was disappointing. Still, the taste was good.

混み合う京都なので　バスツアーを選びました。
名所巡りもスムーズに出来て　外国人混在で
9割が外国人のツアーで楽しかったです。
ガイドさんも英語日本語で解説して下さり
わかりやすかったです。
ただ　清水寺でランチを取るのは難しいので
ランチ付きツアーで助かりましたが
ランチの参考写真とは　全く違うランチでした
ので残念でした。　それでも味は良かったです。

The day trip by bus in Okinawa was 7,800 yen and included lunch at a luxury hotel. Entrance tickets to parks and other attractions were all included. It would have been nice if there had been a group discount available.

同上。沖縄でバス日帰りは7800円で豪華ホテルの昼食が付きだった。パークなどの入場券は皆ついた。せいぜい団体割引きの提供があれば良かった。

The long-term forecast indicated good weather, but as the date approached, it changed to rain. Still, during the first half, the rain stopped at times, and there were light showers and clouds. The cherry blossom trees in full bloom that I saw from the car were beautiful.
Jigokudani was impressive.
The lunch featuring local vegetables and scallops was delicious, and the round pudding from Bokka was also tasty.
Unfortunately, during the second half, the view from the Lake Toya observation deck and Lake Shikotsu was marred by heavy rain, making it far from enjoyable.

I believe we could have enjoyed the scenery much more if the weather had been better.

長期予報ではお天気の筈が近くなると雨天予報と変わりました。それでも前半は雨が止んだり小雨や曇りとなり、車中から見た満開の桜並木はキレイでした。
地獄谷は迫力がありました。
地場産野菜やホタテを使ったランチは美味しかったですし、牧家の丸いプリンも美味しかったです。
後半の洞爺湖展望台や支笏湖はザンザンぶりの雨で景色を楽しむにはほど遠く残念でした。

天候がよければもっと景色を楽しむ事が出来たと思います。

Honestly, I didn't have high expectations before going, but it was an absolutely wonderful experience! I'm glad I participated. The guide's stories and songs were very pleasant, and the time flew by. The water buffalo were also very smart and cute. This time, the weather was unstable, so I didn't rent a bicycle, but I still had fun with just the water buffalo. I highly recommend it!

正直、行くまではそんなに期待をしていなかったのですが…大変素晴らしい体験でした！参加して良かったです。ガイドの方のお話や歌がとっても心地良く、あっという間でした。水牛もとってもお利口さんで可愛かったです。今回はお天気が不安定だったので、レンタサイクルはしませんでしたが、水牛だけでも楽しかったです。おすすめします！

I think this is a great course for first-time visitors to Hokkaido or those returning after a long time.

The lunch spot is in the Toyako Onsen area, but depending on the day of the week, some of the desired restaurants may be closed, which was a bit disappointing, but it's understandable.

The travel distance is considerable, but you can efficiently visit many sightseeing spots, so I recommend it.

北海道旅行が初めてのお客様や、久し振りのお客様にはとても良いコースだと思いました。

昼食場所が洞爺湖温泉街なのですが、曜日によっては目当てのお店が定休日だったりするので、その点ががっかりでしたが、仕方ない事ではありますね。

移動距離はそこそこありますが、観光名所を効率良く沢山回るので、おすすめです。

There were only two of us Japanese, but Mr. Yamamoto's English guide was very easy to understand and educational. Mr. Sasaki, the driver, also greeted us very pleasantly. It was my first time at Fushimi Inari, and I could see why so many foreigners visit; it has a mystical beauty. If there are any other interesting tours, I would definitely like to participate.

日本人は私達、2人だけでしたが、山本さんの英語のガイドはとても分かりやすく、勉強になりました。
ドライバーのササキさんもとても気持ちの良い挨拶をしてくださる方でした。
伏見稲荷は初めてでしたが、外国の方がこぞって訪れるのがわかる神秘的な華やかさがありました。また、なにか興味をひくツアーがあれば、是非サンカしたいと思います。

When I arrived at the meeting place for the tour with 16.7 people, there was a Japanese tour guide holding up a sign, but there were many Easy Go flags, and most of the people were Taiwanese or Chinese, so I didn't know who to ask. As time was running out, I asked a man, but he didn't know. Then a female tour guide next to him approached me, and she turned out to be the person in charge—she was Chinese. Most of the tour participants were also Chinese, with one Filipino and just the two of us, a Japanese couple. The explanation was mainly in Chinese, lasting about five minutes, while the Japanese explanation was only about one minute, which was a bit disappointing. There was a ropeway, but due to bad weather, we couldn't see anything at the top. However, I am grateful that we were able to see three hell hot springs instead.

16,7人のツアー集合場所に行くと日本人の添乗員だったら行き先を掲げてるのですがイージーゴーの旗がいくつもあり台湾人やら中国人の方ばかりで誰に聞いたらいいか❓時間がせまり思わず男の人に聞いたらわからずその隣に女の添乗員が話掛けてきてやっと担当の方でした～中国人の人でした。ツアーの参加者も中国人が多くフィリピン人が1人で我々夫婦日本人が2人でした説明も中国語が主に５分説明してたら日本語の説明は１分ぐらいでなんだかね～ただロープウェイがありましたが天気が悪いので上に行っても何も見えないという事で機転をきかして地獄温泉を３つ見れた事は、感謝してます

This time, my husband and I participated in a Hakodate bus tour for our first trip to Hokkaido. We planned a 4-night, 5-day itinerary, but I don't think we could have done so much sightseeing on our own. All the other passengers were very calm, and we were able to enjoy a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere on the bus. Both the guide and the driver were wonderful people who worked very hard at their jobs. If wishes could come true, I would love to travel again with the two of them as our guides. It was a fun and happy two days. Now, I wish we had taken a commemorative photo with all the participants. Thank you for such wonderful memories.

　今回、初めての北海道旅行で《函館バスツア－》に夫婦で参加しました。
4泊5日で予定を立てましたが、2人で移動する旅では　こんなに沢山の観光を
することはできなかったと思います。
他の乗客の皆さんがとても穏やかで　ゆったりとした心地よい車中を過ごすことができました。
ガイドさんも運転手さんも　お仕事に一生懸命なとても素敵な人で
願いが叶うなら、もう一度お二人の案内で旅行がしたいくらい
楽しく幸せな2日間でした。
今になって、参加者の皆さんと記念写真を撮っておきたかったなあと思っています。
本当に良い思い出を　ありがとうございました。

A double-decker bus that allows you to tour around Osaka city in just about an hour. The refreshing breeze and the view from a height that you can't usually experience were great.

I learned for the first time that the city is divided into streets and avenues by east, west, south, and north, and it was helpful to hear information that I can use for future trips.

It's definitely a good option for tourists visiting Osaka, and I think it's also great for residents during the illumination season!

約1時間乗ってるだけで大阪市内を回れる二階建てバス。気持ちいい風と普段味わえない高いところからの眺めもよかったです。
東西南北で筋と通りに分かれていたのを初めて知って、これからの旅行の時にも役立てる話も聞けたのがよかったです。
観光で大阪を訪れている人はもちろん、大阪に住んでいる人もイルミネーションの時期とかいいと思いますよ！

If you are late right after boarding, they informed us that they would leave without you, so no one was late for the meeting time. It’s a very good method.
The tour content and viewing time were just right.
I would like to visit other places on another occasion.
Thank you very much.

乗車して直ぐに時間に遅れた場合は、置いていくと伝えてくれたので集合時間に遅れる人はいませんでした。とても良い方法です。
ツアーの内容と見学時間も丁度良い感じでした。
またの機会に他の場所へ行ってみたいです。
ありがとうございました。

I'm glad I was able to go to places that I wouldn't have been able to visit without renting a car! Everything went smoothly and it made it easy to plan my subsequent activities.

レンタカーを借りるなどしなければ行けなかった場所へ行けたため、良かったです！時間通りに進み、その後の予定も組みやすかったです。

Unfortunately, it was rainy at the Sefa Utaki, but the Gangala Valley was better than I expected. The guide was also very attentive and I recommend it.

斎場御嶽はあいにくの雨で残念でしたが、
ガンガラーの谷は思った以上に良かった。
ガイドも丁寧でおすすめです。

I went to Hokkaido for the first time and used a bus tour for the first time. It was really convenient. I was able to save travel time and visit various places.

初めて北海道へ行って初めてバスツアーを使っていました。本当に便利でした。移動時間を節約できるし色んなところを観光できました。

Since it wasn't the season for flowers to bloom, I thought it would be really nice if you choose the right time. There were few Japanese tourists, and the main language was Chinese, but the somewhat hesitant Japanese guidance was very kind, and the smiles were quite charming. The all-you-can-eat melons were small because it wasn't the right season, but they were incredibly sweet and delicious. There was a time limit, but I enjoyed it enough. Asahiyama Zoo was also very spacious, and there wasn't enough time to see everything, but it had been a while since I visited a zoo, and I enjoyed the various creative exhibits.

時期的にお花が咲いてなかったので、時期を選べばとても良いんだろうなと思いました。
日本人観光客は少なくメインは中国語だったのですが、、おぼつかない日本語の案内もとても親切で笑顔がよく可愛らしかったです
メロン食べ放題も、時期じゃなかったので小ぶりのメロンだったけど、とーーーっても甘くて美味しかったです時間制限はありましたが、十分楽しめました。
旭山動物園もとっても広くて全部を回るには時間が足りなかったですが、久し振りの動物園、、色んな工夫がされてて楽しめました。

On the day of the bus tour, I was worried because of the surprisingly heavy rain, but the bus guide said, "This is a view of Okinawa that you rarely get to see!" which I found very positive and liked. At first, I couldn't understand the dialect, but I gradually got used to it, and by the end, we became quite friendly, which was really nice.

As for the tour itself, as everyone mentioned, there were times when we didn't have enough time, but considering going on my own, I was satisfied with being able to visit that distance and those sightseeing spots in just one day.

One disappointment was that I was really looking forward to the unlimited rides on the Yui Rail, thinking we would each get one ticket to go from one end to the other, but it turned out to be just one ticket for one person, which was disappointing.

But I would love to participate again!

バスツワー当日、びっくりするくらいの大雨でどうなることかと思いましたが、バスガイドさんがなかなか見れない沖縄の景色です！とおっしゃっていただいたのが前向きで好きでした。ただ、方言が初め聞き取れずわからなかったですが段々慣れてきて最後には仲良く慣れてとてもよかったです♡
ツワー自体、みなさんおっしゃる通りツワーだけあって時間が足りないことがありましたが自分で行くことを考えたらあの距離と観光地を１日でまわっていただけて満足です⭐︎
残念なのがゆいレールが乗り放題とあり、端から端まで行けるととても楽しみにしておりましたが人数分いただけると思っていたら1人だけだったのが残念でした。
でもまた参加したいです♪

I participated in a solo trip without a rental car. I was glad to be able to see various places in one day. It rained on the day of my visit, so I would like to go again on a sunny day.

レンタカーなしのひとり旅で参加しました。
一日でいろいろなところを観光できてよかったです。
当日、雨が降ってしまったので、また晴れた日に行ってみたいと思います。

Since my 58-year-old mother was with me, we avoided intense activities and opted for this tour instead. The flow was smooth, and it was a meaningful time without any waste. Even during the bus ride, the driver shared stories about Iriomote Island, which was very enjoyable.

58の母がいたので、激しいアクティビティなどは避けこちらのツアーに申し込みしました。
流れもスムーズで無駄のない有意義な時間でした。移動のバスでも運転手の方が西表島の話をしてくれとても楽しかったです。

The aquarium is quite a walk from the bus parking lot, but there is plenty of time to see everything. There are few places to eat, so I think it's a good idea to either get takeout or bring something from a convenience store. Although the other places were short visits, I was able to see a variety of things. Driving around with a rental car is nice, but it was easier not having to drive. At Sam's Sail Line in the evening, we were able to dine as scheduled, and both the performance and the food were good.

水族館はバス駐車場からかなり歩いていきますが、見る時間は十分あります。食事をするところは少ないのでテイクアウトかコンビニで何か持って行くといいと思います。他は短時間ですが、色々回りことが出来ました。レンタカーで回るのも良いのですが、運転しない分楽でした。夜のサムズセーラインは予約通りに食事が出来、パフォーマンスや料理は良かったです。

It was more fun than I expected. I think it would be better to extend the time for the fifth word a little more and shorten the time at Gotemba Outlet a bit. I'm glad the guide was a kind person.

思ったより楽しかった、5語目の時間もう少し伸ばして御殿場アウトレット少し短くてもいい気がします、
ガイドさんが優しい人で良かった、

I definitely wanted to visit Churaumi Aquarium and Pineapple Park, so I joined this tour. It was great because we could efficiently visit all the sightseeing spots. We were picked up near the hotel for the outbound trip and dropped off in front of American Village (Chatan) on the way back, allowing us to cover all the places we wanted to see in one day. The bus guide's explanations about Okinawa's history and culture, as well as the spots we passed, were very good! I would like to use a bus tour again when I come to Okinawa.

ちゅら海水族館とパイナップルパークには、絶対に行きたかったのでこちらのツアーに参加しました
効率よく観光スポットがめぐれてとても良かったです
行きはホテル近くでピックアップしてもらい帰りは、アメリカンヴィレッジ前(北谷)で下ろしていただき１日で行きたい観光地をすべてめぐることができました
バスガイドさんによる、沖縄の歴史や文化、通過したスポットの説明がとても良かったです！
また、沖縄に来た際は、バスツアーを利用したいです

The tour was conducted in a van with a small group (five foreign nationals and my spouse and me) instead of a sightseeing bus. The tour guide was kind and provided local information.

I was worried about whether we would be able to see Mount Fuji since it was cloudy in the morning, but we were able to see the summit of Mount Fuji as well as the Southern and Northern Alps beautifully, which was fantastic. At Lake Kawaguchi, we could freely explore with options like the cable car and sightseeing boat.

I think it would be easier to find the boarding location if there was a sign with the name "Veltra" at the Toranomon Bus Terminal.

少人数（外国籍のかた5人と私たち夫婦）で観光バスではなく、ワンボックスカーでのツアーでした。添乗員のかたも親切で現地の案内をして下さいました。
朝から曇りで富士山が見えるのか心配でしたが、富士山頂や南アルプス・北アルプスまできれいに見え、最高でした。河口湖ではケーブルカーや遊覧船など自由に散策できました。
虎ノ門バスターミナルにベルトラの名前があれば乗車場所がもっとわかりやすいと思いました。

This route takes you through the bustling streets of Osaka before getting on the highway. Driving on the highway without a roof feels great!

こちらのルートは、大阪の繁華街を回った後、高速道路に乗ります。屋根なしで高速走るのは、気持ちが良いです！

The two-story building without a roof was pleasant with the fresh air. The explanations were helpful, and I was happy to catch a glimpse of Osaka.

二階建ての屋根無しで、外気が気持ちよかったです。説明もためになり、大阪を垣間見ることができて嬉しかったです。

During my trip to Kanazawa, I joined a tour with a friend who lives there. Since it would have been a big burden for my friend to drive, we opted for a bus tour. Thanks to that, we were able to relax and chat comfortably on the bus, and take naps when we got tired. The guide shared local information, recommended sightseeing spots, and souvenirs, allowing us to enjoy a picnic-like experience that we wouldn't have had with a rental car. We were blessed with good weather, and my friend was happy, making it a wonderful travel memory.

金沢旅行中に、金沢在住の友人と参加しました。友人が車を出して運転も、となると負担が大きいのでバスツアーを利用しましたが、おかげで車中では安心しておしゃべりしたり、疲れたら仮眠タイムにしたりとゆったり過ごすことができました。ガイドさんが地域の情報やおすすめの観光スポット、お土産などを教えてくださり、レンタカーにはない遠足気分も味わえました。天気にも恵まれ、友人にも喜んでもらえて最高の旅の思い出となりました。

Since it was my first experience on a bus tour, I thought everyone participating would be Japanese, but there were only 7 Japanese people out of 41 participants. I got on the bus feeling a bit anxious, but the other participants were very well-mannered.

The tour guide explained everything in Japanese, Chinese, and English, and I thought it must have been quite challenging for them.

Honestly, the lunch buffet wasn't very tasty, but considering the price and all the places we were taken to, I thought it was understandable.

The melon was incredibly delicious!

The staff were also very kind and warm, so the children said they had a great time.

It left such a memorable impression that I would love to join another tour with the same staff. Thank you very much!

バスツアー初体験だったので、参加する人が皆んな日本人だと思っていたのですが参加者41人中日本人は7人だけでした。少し不安な気持ちでバスに乗りましたが、参加者はとてもマナーのある方達でした。

添乗員の方は、日本語、中国語、英語の3通りで一つ一つ説明してくださり大変だな〜と思いました。

お昼のバイキングは正直美味しいとは言えませんでしたが、この料金で色んなところに連れて行ってくれて仕方ないと思いました。

メロンはとってもとっても美味しかったです！

スタッフの方達もとても優しくて温かい方達だったので、子供達も楽しかったと言っています。

また同じスタッフの方達のツアーに参加したいくらい思い出に残りました。
ありがとうございました！！

I'm glad I chose the bus tour over renting a car. The driver was incredibly skilled, navigating narrow roads even with oncoming traffic, so I felt safe the whole time. The tour guide also took photos for us, which was a nice touch. We were able to make a quick round, and every place became a wonderful memory.

レンタカーよりバスツアーにして良かったです。凄く狭い道で対向車が来ても運転手さんの技術が凄くて、安心して乗っていました。バスガイドさんも写真を撮って下さり嬉しかったです。サクッと1周出来てどの場所も最高の想い出となりました。

I had a fulfilling day overall! If I had to say something, I think it would have been nice to have a little more time for lunch to relax, but it was a great trip where I could enjoy a lot of nature!

！1日を通して充実した1日が過ごせました♪しいてゆうなら、お昼ご飯の時間がもう少しあるとのんびり出来て良かったかなと思いましたが、たくさん自然を満喫出来ていい旅でした！