All Reviews for Bus Tours

At Kiyomizu Temple, we had plenty of time to enjoy lunch and explore freely, but at the other temples and shrines, there wasn't much time before the meeting point, and the distance to the bus stop and sightseeing spots might be hard for elderly people (I participated with my mother, who is 76 years old).
The meeting time was 9:05 AM, and we finished at Kyoto Station at 6:30 PM, so it turned out to be longer than I expected, and I was exhausted. Just for reference, I am a 42-year-old person of average build (laughs).
The guide's stories related to the sightseeing spots in English were very enjoyable and educational!

Thank you very much!!

清水寺では昼食時間と自由散策を楽しめる時間が十分にありましたが、その他の寺社は集合時間まであまり時間がなく、バス停車場や観光場所までの距離もあるため、高齢の方にはハードかなと思いました（76歳後期高齢者の母と一緒に参加しました）。
集合が朝9時05分、京都駅での解散が18時30分でしたので、思っていたより長丁場でクタクタになりました。　当方42歳の中肉中背の者です。ご参考までに（笑）
ガイドさんの英語での観光地に因んだお話がとても楽しく勉強になりました！

ありがとうございました！！

I had prepared myself for a one-star experience, but it turned out to be just fine. The main language was Chinese, and all the explanations were in that language as well, but I had checked the websites of the places we visited, so it was totally okay not to understand everything. As long as I knew the meeting place and time, it was no different from a Japanese tour.

For this price, I thought the content was definitely worth it. We were taken to various places, which felt like a good deal. Each stop was relaxed, allowing us time to buy souvenirs and take bathroom breaks. I was glad it wasn't a tight schedule.

The guide was also very kind, so there were no issues at all.

星１つの体験談を見ていたので、覚悟していきました(どんな？)
メインは中国語で、説明とかも全部そうでしたが、行く先々のホームページは見ていたので、なくても全然OKでした。集合場所と時間だけ分かれば、日本人ツアーと対して変わりません。
この金額で、この内容は、全然アリだと思いました。色々連れていってもらえて、お得でした。各々、時間もゆったりでしたので、お土産を買ったりトイレによったりできました。タイトなスケジュールではなくて良かったです。
ガイドの方も、優しい対応でしたので、問題ありませんでした。

The sightseeing locations were only two, but they were very fulfilling. The guide provided various explanations, which was great. Lastly, being dropped off at Naha Airport was appreciated as a tourist.

見学地は、２ヶ所だけでしたが、とても充実してました。
ガイドさんも、色々と説明をしてくださり、良かったです。
最後に那覇空港で降ろしてもらえるのは観光客としては、ありがたかったです。

Kim, our guide, provided thorough explanations and was kind at each location. The driver was also very nice. I thought I would like to go again (and meet them) someday.

ガイドのキムさんが、丁寧に説明をしてくれ、その場所ごとでも親切でした。
運転手さんも優しかったです。
また行きたい（会いたい）と、思いました。

It was my first trip to Ishigaki Island. I found that there are various activities available, but since we have a 5-month-old baby, there were few options we could participate in. The mangrove cruise and water buffalo experience we signed up for were suitable for infants, and I believe our child would have been very happy. It was a tour that we could join with peace of mind, even with a baby.

初めての石垣島への旅行でした。
調べてみると色々とアクティビティがあるらしいが、我が家は5ヶ月の子供がおり参加できるものが少なかった…。今回申し込んだマングローブクルーズや水牛体験は0歳児も体験でき、子供もきっと大喜びだったと思います。赤ちゃん連れでも安心して参加できるツアーでした。

I participated in the illumination bus again this year. Although it wasn't as cold at the start of the ride as last year, it did get chilly since it was an open-top bus. They distributed one hand warmer to each person when we boarded, which I found very useful!

去年に引き続き、イルミネーションバスへ参加しました。乗車開始時は去年よりも寒くはなかったものの、屋根無しバスということもあり、乗っているうちに寒くなってきた。
乗車時に一人ひとつカイロが配布されて、それを活用しました！

I participated without lunch and without an entrance fee. Since my husband is not fond of tofu, there weren't many choices. In the end, it was good that we didn't have lunch! If you have some rice balls or bread on the bus, you can enjoy a lot of food while walking around and see various sights. We were able to visit four main tourist spots in Kyoto in one day, which was very worthwhile. The entrance fees were 500 yen and 400 yen, and I was able to buy them smoothly without any crowds.

At the last stop, Arashiyama, I got lost and separated from the group, but since I had mentioned that I would be returning by train, I was able to see the World Heritage temple and had an extra hour to explore, which made me even more satisfied. I highly recommend the tour content.

The guide was fun and kind, but I found the English a bit difficult to understand due to a hurried feeling, so I rated it four stars.

ランチなし、入場料なしで参加しました。主人が豆腐が苦手のため、他にチョイスがなくて。結果はランチなしで良かった‼️バスの中でおにぎりやパンを軽く食べれば、食べ歩きが沢山出来て色々見れるし、京都のメイン観光地4箇所を１日で回れるのでとてもお得でした。
入場料は500円と400円で混まずにすんなり買えました。
最後の嵐山では迷ってはぐれてしまいましたが、電車で帰る事を伝えていたので、世界遺産のお寺も見れたし1時間余分にゆっくりと回れたので、更に満足でした。ツアー内容はお勧めです。

ガイドさんは楽しくて親切な方でしたが、慌てる感じで英語が分かりにくく、星4とさせて頂きました。

Nice to meet you. I participated in a day trip departing from Sapporo by myself. Most of the guests were from overseas. I was impressed by how the guide explained things in various languages.

The sightseeing spots were free for each person to explore, so I could look around without any hesitation, and since lunch was also free to choose, I was able to enjoy my time even as a solo participant.

初めまして利用してみました。
札幌から出発の日帰り旅で1人で参加しました。
ほとんどが海外からのお客さんでした。ガイドさんが色々な言語で説明していてすごいなと感心しました。

観光場所は各自自由散策になりので気兼ねなく見る事が出来、昼食も各自自由に食べれるので1人参加でも楽しく過ごす事が出来ました。

It was a wonderful tour with excellent time management, content, and the guide's communication skills. I recommend it for those who want to efficiently experience Okinawan culture in half a day. Thank you very much.

タイムマネジメント、内容、ガイドさんのコミュニケーション力、すべてが素晴らしいツアーでした。半日で効率良く沖縄文化に触れたい方にはおすすめです。ありがとうございました。

It was the best experience, allowing us to efficiently visit various spots that we couldn't have done on our own in just one day, and it was also cost-effective!

Especially at Lake Shikotsu, even though it was winter, we could see a bit of Shikotsu Blue, which was very magical and beautiful.

Our guide, Catherine, was very knowledgeable and skillfully explained things in Japanese, English, and Chinese. She was also a great speaker, and I really enjoyed it! I would love to join her guided tour again.

About 80% of the other guests were from Korea and China, and there were few Japanese guests, but everyone was quiet on the bus and adhered to the meeting times, making it a very comfortable tour.

The only downside was that I was looking forward to the photo of the Showa Shinzan Ropeway included in the tour photos, but we didn't have enough time to ride it, so just be aware of that. Other than that, it was a very satisfying tour!

1日で自分達だと回れない色んなスポットを効率良く回れてコスパも良く最高でした！
特に支笏湖では冬でしたが支笏ブルーも少し見れてとても幻想的で綺麗でした。

ガイドのキャサリンさんはとても博識で、日本語、英語、中国語を巧みに使い説明をしてくれて、話しもとても上手で本当に楽しかったです！
また彼女のガイドツアーに参加したいです。

まわりのお客さんの8割は韓国、中国からのお客さんで日本人の方が少なかったですが、車内でも静かで皆んな集合時間も守っていてとても快適なツアーでした。

ひとつだけ残念なのは、ツアー写真に昭和新山のロープウェイの写真があったので楽しみにしていたのですが、ロープウェイに乗るには時間が足りず乗れないので、そこだけ注意です。
それ以外はとても大満足なツアーでした！

The explanation of the mangrove tour was also helpful. The water buffalo cart was fun, and the children were very satisfied with taking photos and interacting with the water buffalo.

マングローブ観光の説明もためになりました。
水牛車も楽しく,水牛との写真撮影や触ってふれ合うことで、子供達も大満足でした。

Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal, gather at 7:45. After completing the check-in, we watched a 5-minute video tour guide, then boarded in time for departure (08:15). We received tickets for various facilities and the ferry, and started as a group. The initial boarding time was about 45 minutes, followed by a transfer at Ohara Port. Then we enjoyed a mangrove cruise on Nakama River for about an hour (transferring at a different location) and took a 15-minute bus tour of Iriomote Island. We then switched to a water buffalo cart at Mihara to go to Yubu Island (plantation visit and lunch). We left Yubu Island at 12:25, then went from Mihara to Ohara Port (13:25), to Taketomi Port (14:10), and enjoyed a bus tour on the island (Kaiji Beach [Star Sand Beach] <get off> and Kondoi Beach <view from the bus>). After a water buffalo cart tour, we returned to Taketomi Port (16:00) and then to Ishigaki Port (16:15).

The transfers to each island were on a large ferry. The boat does sway, but since it’s not a small boat, no one experienced seasickness. However, for those concerned about seasickness, the premium seats on the second floor of the ferry (500 yen per route) are recommended.

石垣港離島ターミナル　7:45集合
受付を済ませるとビデオによるツアー案内を５分位見た後は、出航に間に合うように乗船（08：15出航）各施設や船車券を受け取りグループ毎にスタート。はじめの乗船時間は約45分～大原港案内に従って乗り換え～仲間川マングローブクルーズ約1時間（乗船場所とは異なる所で乗り換え～西表島バス観光15分程乗車～美原で水牛車に乗り換えて由布島へ（植物園見学・昼食）由布島を12時25分〜美原～大原港（13：25）～竹富港（14：10）～島内バス観光（カイジ浜〔星砂の浜〕＜下車＞・コンドイビーチ＜車窓＞）～水牛車観光～竹富港（16：00）～石垣港（16：15）
各島への移動は大型の船でした。
船は揺れますが小型船ではないので、船酔いをしている人はいませんでしたが、船酔いが心配な方は船の2階のプレミアムシート（各航路毎500円）がおすすめです。

Unfortunately, the guide's Japanese was not only poor, but as a Chinese person, their Chinese expression was also not very good. There was hardly any guidance in Japanese. However, the scenery is incredibly beautiful! The sights are worth visiting, but the guide was the only regret.

残念ながらガイドさんの日本語は苦手だけではなく、中国人として中国語の表現もあまり上手ではない。日本語の案内もぜんぜんなかった。しかし、景色はめっちゃきれい！
导游的日语真的不太好，中文表达能力也很一般。景点很美值得一去，但导游是唯一的遗憾。

It was unfortunately rainy on December 29, 2023, but it seems that winter in Ishigaki Island often has bad weather. I realized that having two sunny days out of the three I was there was quite lucky. On the first day (December 26), there was an unexpected water outage, so the large public bath was unavailable. However, when I returned from dinner, the water supply had been restored. This time, I couldn't dive into nature due to the rain during the bus tour, but I plan to aim for a day with good weather for my next visit. Well, I'll be back! ♪

2023/12/29(金)あいにくの雨でしたが、冬の石垣島は悪天候が多いようで、3日いた内に2日晴れ居るのはラッキーな方だと云うことがわかりました。初日(12/26)は急遽断水という事で大浴場もアウトだという事でしたが夕食に行って帰って来たら、断水が解除されていました。今回のバスツアーは雨で自然の中に飛び込むことは出来ませんでしたが、次回は天候の良い日を狙って再トライします。では、また来ます♪

On the bus tour that included lunch, we were able to visit not only Shirakawa-go but also Takayama. In Takayama, there was a shop where we could sample sake using a coin-operated server, which was really great.

昼食込のバスツアーで白川郷だけでなく飛騨高山も観光できました。
飛騨高山ではコインサーバーで日本酒の試飲ができるお店がありとてもよかったです。

My elderly mother said, "I want to go while I can," so our family participated. It was my first time riding a double-decker bus, and I was very excited! The open ceiling was refreshing, and it was beautiful to see the illuminations from a height that I usually don't experience. I was worried about the cold, but there were blankets available for rent and hand warmers distributed, so it was warmer than I expected. Since my toes got cold, I recommend that those who go prepare their feet. The guide's explanations were excellent, and I was able to rediscover the charm of Osaka, which was very enjoyable.

高齢の母が「行ける間に行きたい」とのことで家族で参加しました。
2階建てバスに乗るのは初めてだったので、とてもワクワク♪
天井がオープンなので爽快で、普段見ることの無い高さからイルミネーションを眺められてとても綺麗でした。
心配していた寒さも、ブランケットの貸出があり、カイロの配布もあったので思ったよりも暖かかったです。
足先が冷えるので、行かれる方は足元を防備して行かれることをオススメします。
ガイドさんの解説もお上手で、大阪の街の魅力を再発見することができ、とても楽しかったです。

The Nakama River cruise was fantastic, with great weather and the mountains reflecting on the river. The explanations from the cruise staff were easy to understand, and I had a wonderful time.

仲間川クルーズ　天気も良く　川に映る　山河が、最高でした。
クルーズ船の乗務員の方の説明も、わかりやすく
楽しい時間を過ごす事ができました。

I was surprised to see that most of the tour participants were foreigners, but I was able to efficiently visit and enjoy Takayama and Shirakawa-go. There wasn't much guidance on the highlights during the ride, so I think it would be better to research the sightseeing spots you want to visit in advance.

外国の方たちが大半のツアーでびっくりしましたが、高山、白川郷を効率よく廻れ楽しめました。車内での見どころに関するガイドはあまりありませんでしたので、事前に廻りたい観光スポットを下調べしておいた方が良いと思いました。

Preschoolers are free, and the bus guide was kind, which made it enjoyable! About one-third of the bus seats were empty, so we could relax comfortably.

保育園児は無料ですが、バスガイドさんが優しくしてくれて、楽しめました！バスの席は3分の1ぐらいは空席で、ゆったりできました。

I was able to tour and sightsee in the northern part of Okinawa in just one day! I could visit tourist spots around Nago at a reasonable price! I went to Manzamo, Kouri Island, Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, Pineapple Park, and Okashi Goten, and not only did I enjoy sightseeing, but I was also able to buy souvenirs! Although I didn't have meals included, I could eat at each tourist spot, so I was able to get around without any inconvenience! Thank you!

1日で沖縄北部を周遊・観光出来ました！リーズナブルな価格で名護周辺の観光地を周遊出来ました！万座毛, 古宇利島, 沖縄美ら海, ﾊﾟｲﾅｯﾌﾟﾙﾊﾟｰｸ, 御菓子御殿と観光だけでなく, おみやげ物も買うことが出来ました！食事は無かったですが,各観光地で食事が出来たので,不便なく回る事が出来ました！ありがとうございました！

I was able to efficiently visit the sightseeing spots in half a day! Since I had a transfer to the airport on the last day, I was able to smoothly complete my itinerary! I was satisfied as I could visit the main attractions, including Sefa Utaki and Okinawa World, at a reasonable price. I was also pleased to visit Nago, Naha, and Itoman in two days! Thank you!

半日で観光地を効率良く回れました！最終日空港へ送迎付きだったので, スムーズに日程をこなすことが出来ました！斎場御嶽とおきなわワールドとリーズナブルな価格で主要な観光出来たので満足しています。2日間で名護と那覇, 糸満と回れたので満足しています！ありがとうございます！

I visited Sapporo for the first time. Since I wasn't used to walking on snowy roads, choosing a bus tour was definitely the right decision! Although there were mostly foreigners, the guide was considerate and explained everything in Japanese first, providing detailed and enjoyable explanations, which allowed us to make the most of our sightseeing schedule! Although lunch wasn't included, I tried the guide's recommendations and was able to enjoy sightseeing within the limited time. Thanks to the timely progress made by the driver and the guide, it was a fun day. I highly recommend it!

札幌に初めて行きました。雪道慣れないのでバスツアーにして大正解でした！
外国人ばかりでしたが、ガイドさんが気をつかって日本語を先に説明してくださり、とても詳しく楽しく説明してくださったので、スケジュールを有効につかって観光できました！昼食なしでしたが、ガイドさんのおすすめを食べて、限られた時間を有効に観光できました。雪の中、時間通りに進めてもらって、運転手さんガイドさんのおかげで、楽しい１日でした。おススメです！

I was not used to driving on snowy roads and was too scared to do it, so I searched for various bus tours. The reviews were good, and the plan included places I wouldn't normally be able to visit, so I decided to participate, and I was very satisfied. The female guide was kind, and the driver drove safely, allowing us to enjoy a relaxed ride. It became a fun memory, and I’m glad I participated. Thank you very much. On the way back, I leisurely returned to the hotel while enjoying the recommended illuminations.

雪道は慣れてなく運転する事が怖くてできないのでバスツアー色々探しました。
クチコミもよく自分では中々いけないプラン内容だったので参加してみましたがとても満足でした。
女性のガイドさんも優しく運転手さんも安全運転で乗車時間もゆったりと過ごせました。
楽しい思い出となり参加して良かったです。
ありがとうございました。
帰りにはお勧めしてもらったイルミネーションを見ながらゆっくりホテルまで帰りました。

On my first trip from Hokkaido to Kyushu, there were only my sisters and me, but the tour guide was very considerate, and I made wonderful memories. It was a lot of fun.

初めて北海道から九州の旅で日本人は姉妹だけでしたが添乗員さんがとても気遣ってくれて
とても良い思い出が出来楽しかったです。

It was a tour in the rain. As expected, the Okinawa Islands can be expected to have good weather until October. From November, there are hardly any sunny days, so be careful.

雨の中のツアーでした。やはり、沖縄諸島は、10月までが天気が期待できます。11月からは、晴れる日がほとんど無いので、気を付けて。

Unfortunately, the weather was very rough. The bus driver on Iriomote Island and the staff on the mangrove cruise were very kind. I think it would have been a wonderful experience if it had been sunny.

On Taketomi Island, I had applied for a rental bicycle, but the person who came to pick me up was very unfriendly and had a cold attitude. I think it's better to skip the rental bicycle.

あいにく大荒れの天気でした。
西表島のバスの運転手の方やマングローブクルーズのかたはとても親切でした。
晴れてたら素晴らしい体験になったかと思います。

竹富島ではレンタサイクルを申し込んでいましたが、迎えに来られた方はとても愛想なく、冷たい対応でした。
レンタサイクルはやめたほうがいいと思います。

I participated in a day trip to Shirakawa-go on December 23rd. There was a news story on the 21st about the first snowfall in Shirakawa-go, and I was surprised to learn that there hadn't been any snow until then! I had assumed there would be snow, but thanks to the heavy snowfall on the 21st and 22nd, I was able to see that beautiful scenery.

12/23に白川郷日帰りツアーに参加しました。
21日のニュースで白川郷の初雪の話題が出て雪今まで無かったのか！当然雪はあるものだと思っていたが21.22の大雪であの風景を見る事が出来ました。

The weather wasn't great and it was cold, but the staff were kind and I had a lot of fun. It would have been perfect if the weather had been better.

天気が良くなくて、寒かったですが、スタッフの方が親切でとても楽しかったです。天気がよければ最高でした。

The guide spoke very little Japanese, and there was a lack of information. Communication was difficult due to their broken Japanese, which caused a lot of trouble. They mostly explained things in Chinese and spent a lot of time on their Instagram and talking on the phone with friends. The worst part was that the driver was completely exhausted from driving back and was dozing off, making it feel like we were about to have an accident. Even when I told the guide, they didn't do anything or seemed to understand the situation well. I believe this tour will become a major problem in the future. It wasn't just me; other customers felt the same way. It's disappointing because both the guide and the driver were really nice people. It’s probably the company's fault.

ガイドさんが日本語をほとんど喋れず、インフォメーションが足りません。カタコトの日本語なのでコミュニケーションが取れずに大変困りました。ほとんど中国語で説明していて、社内でガイドさんはずーっと自身のインスタ制作と友だちとの電話に時間を費やしていました。最悪だったのは、運転手が完全に帰りの運転に疲れ果てていて、コックリ運転で、事故に会いそうだったことです。ガイドさんに言っても、何もしてくれないと言うか、よくわかっていませんでした。きっと、将来的には大問題になるツアーだと思います。私だけではなく、他のお客さんも同意見でした。ガイドさんも運転手さんもとてもいい人だったので、残念です。多分会社が悪いんですね。

Since my flight back to Narita was at 20:30, I had a free day. After staying in Takamatsu the previous night, I took a high-speed ferry to the island early in the morning and signed up for a tour to see the beautiful autumn foliage at Kankakei. I had previously spent a similar free day exploring the island alone, but this time I enjoyed the benefits of a guided tour. The tour guide was thorough and easy to understand, and there were also some recommendations from the guide that I didn't expect. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that I could enjoy nostalgic "fried bread school lunch" at the "Movie Village," so I decided to have lunch there instead of at Kankakei, and I was very satisfied with that meal.

One inconvenience I experienced was due to the tour being on a Monday; the restaurant at Kankakei was closed during lunchtime, so I could only eat at the snack corner and ended up with a longer free time without a meal. This is why I chose to have lunch at the Movie Village, but the time allotted for lunch was short, so I couldn't enjoy my meal leisurely. Additionally, the departure time was tied to the high-speed ferry schedule from Takamatsu. The recommended bus departure was too early, and the next option was cutting it close, leading to an explanation that felt like special treatment. However, it seemed like there was enough time on the next bus as well. If there had been a normal explanation without the special treatment, I could have enjoyed breakfast at my accommodation in Takamatsu more comfortably, which was disappointing.

成田への帰りの便が20:30発であったので空いた1日です。
前日の高松宿泊から、早朝に高速船で島に渡り、紅葉のハイシーズンの寒霞渓を見たいとツアーに申し込みました。
以前は同じような日程で空いた1日を一人で島巡りをしたことがありますが、
今回はガイド付きのツアーで、そのメリットを充分楽しめました。
所謂、観光ガイドは丁寧で判りやすかったのですが、その他に所々に入るガイドさんのお勧め！今回はあまり期待をしていなかった「映画村」で昔懐かしい「揚げパン給食」が食べられるとのことで、寒霞渓での昼食時間は我慢して映画村での昼食にしてその食事に大満足です。
不便を感じたのが月曜日のツアーであったせいか、寒霞渓の昼食時間でレストランが開いていなくて、軽食コーナーでしか食事をすることが出来ず食事なしで長めの自由時間を持て余したこと、これがあったので映画村での昼食にしたのですがここは昼食にしては時間が短くゆっくり食事を楽しむことが出来ませんでした。
それと、主発の時間が高松からの高速船の時刻に関係付けられていますが、
お勧めの便ではバスの出発の時間に早着過ぎ、次の便ではギリギリなので特別扱いのような説明がありましたが、次の便でも余裕があったようです、何も特別扱いせずに普通に説明があれば、高松の宿での朝食が余裕をもって楽しめたのに残念です。