All Reviews for Bus Tours

I participated during my free time at the airport. A dandy bus guide takes you around the sights along with shamisen music and beautiful island songs. It includes a meal and airport transfer, so I can recommend it if you want to compactly visit the highlights of Ishigaki Island.

They also point out exquisite photo spots, so it's a good idea to actively ask for photos!

空港前の空き時間に参加。三味線と素敵な島唄とともに、ダンディーなバスガイドさんが名所を回ってくれます。お食事つきで空港送迎ありなので、コンパクトに石垣島の名所を回りたい場合にはお勧めできます。

絶妙なフォトスポットも教えていただけるので、積極的にお写真をお願いするといいです！！

The tour guide, Olivia, had limited Japanese but was very earnest and likable. However, the companions were the worst. There was a group that consistently couldn't keep to the schedule, resulting in a total wait time of about 20 minutes. Please emphasize the importance of punctuality at the start. They are lowering the value of their home country.

添乗員（オリビアさん）は拙い日本語だが一生懸命で好感だった。ただし、同行者は最悪。場所ばしょで必ず時間を守れない集団がいて、トータル20分は待ち時間があった。出発時にシビアに注意を促して下さい。出身国の価値を下げている。

I was surprised at how smart the water buffalo cart was! The guidance was also polite and easy to understand. I learned a lot.

水牛車が賢くてびっくりしました！
案内も丁寧でわかりやすかったです。勉強になることがたくさんありました。

The male guide was very nice! He recommended great cafes, shops selling sake, and the best spots for taking photos. I participated alone, but I could tell he was considerate about the bus and meal seating arrangements. I think the driver had a tough time with the traffic during the holiday. Thank you very much!

男性のガイドさんですが、とても良い方でした！おすすめの喫茶店や、どふろくの売ってるお店、写真を撮るのに最高な場所など教えてもらいました！
一人参加てしたがバス、食事の席順まで気を使ってくれているのが分かりました。
お盆で道が渋滞していてドライバーさんも大変だったと思います。
本当にありがとうございました！

The guide provided insights into the features of Yakushima and the highlights of the places we visited, which deepened my understanding. Although the western forest road was closed after the typhoon, the alternative plan went smoothly. The bus guide and driver responded calmly and accurately to the road closures ahead of schedule and the bus's air conditioning malfunction. I also enjoyed the flying fish for lunch.

ガイドさんが屋久島の特徴、立ち寄った先の見どころを教えてくださり、理解が深まりました。台風の後で西部林道が通行不可になっていましたが、代替プランもスムーズでした。予定より手前での通行止や、バスの空調の故障にも、バスガイドさん、運転手さんとも冷静かつ的確に対応されていました。お昼のトビウオも美味しくいただきました。

I participated with my child.
We were blessed with good weather, and the guide's explanations, which included local dialect, made for a travel experience that couldn't be enjoyed alone.
We were also able to stop by the airport in Ishigaki, which helped with moving our luggage.
Kabayama was great.

親子２人で参加しました。
天気にも恵まれ、ガイドさんの方言を交えた案内もあった為、個人では味わえない旅になりました。
石垣島の空港への途中下車も出来た為、荷物を持っての移動も助かりました。
川平良かったです。

The trainee bus guide with a name tag provided good explanations during the tour. However, the way they interacted with the guests was not pleasant. After returning from the sightseeing, there was a child on the bus who was vomiting, and the parent was attending to them, but the guide completely ignored the situation and did not offer any words of comfort. Usually, at the end of the tour, they would collect the trash, but that did not happen. When I handed over a large plastic bottle, I was coldly told to dispose of it at the airport.

The local guide was very friendly, and their explanations were enjoyable and easy to understand.

研修生と名札をつけたバスガイドさんで、案内の説明などはよかったです。
しかし、お客さんへの対応の言葉かけなどが気分よくなかったです。
観光から帰ってきて、バスの中で吐きまくっている子供さんがいて親が対応していましたが、それにたいして全く知らぬ顔、声かけもなかった。
観光終わり、普通はゴミを回収してくれるのに、
それもなく、こちらからペットボトルの大きいものを渡したら、冷たく、空港で捨てるように言われました。

現地でのガイドさんはとても、人当たりのよい、
案内も楽しくわかりやすくよい人でした。

When we arranged a similar trip on our own before, we struggled with time adjustments and various other issues. This time, since it was a tour, everything was organized for us, allowing us to relax and enjoy ourselves. I highly recommend this tour.

以前同じような内容を、自分達で手配して回った際には、時間調整など色々と苦労しました。今回はツアーなので全て手配されており、ゆっくり安心して楽しむ事が出来ました。おすすめのツアーです。

We took a leisurely bus ride around the island from our accommodation in Miyano-ura to the souvenir shop near Miyano-ura Port. I think you could also go by rental car, but it was nice to relax and listen to the guide's stories. The Chihiro Falls and the Okawa Falls have impressive rock formations. I highly recommend seeing them when you visit Yakushima.

On the day of our participation, we were flying back, but the souvenir shop at the airport was small and expensive, so it was great to get off the bus in Miyano-ura and choose from a variety of souvenirs in a larger store. The guide also talked about Yakushima souvenirs on the bus, which was helpful. We wanted to take our time looking at souvenirs, so we took the local bus to the airport, but if you prefer, you can also get off at the airport to match the afternoon tour schedule. If you don't have much time before your flight, that would be a better option.

宮之浦の宿泊場所から宮之浦港近くのお土産屋さんの前まで島をぐるりと一周しました。
レンタカーでも行けると思いますが、ガイドさんの話を聞きながらのんびりバスに乗られてよかったです。
千尋の滝も大川の滝も岩が迫力あります。屋久島に行ったらぜひ見てほしいです。
参加日は飛行機で帰る日でしたが、空港のお土産売場は狭くて高かったので宮之浦でバスを降りてお土産を広い店でいろいろ選べてよかったです。ガイドさんがバス車内で屋久島土産の話もされていたので参考になりました。私達はゆっくりお土産を見たかったので路線バスで空港に行きましたが、希望すれば午後ツアーの時間に合わせて空港で降りることも可能でした。飛行機の時間に余裕がなかったらそちらの方がよいと思います。

Due to scheduling conflicts, I participated in the afternoon and morning tours on separate days. The afternoon tour included only Yakusugi Land and the Jomon Sugi, but it seemed like a challenging drive to get there by rental car due to the high elevation and narrow mountain roads, so I was glad to take the bus.

At Yakusugi Land, I walked slowly on the 30-minute course while listening to explanations. It was perfect for a preview since I had planned to go trekking the next day. It had rained in the morning, so the moss was sparkling with water droplets, making it beautiful.

スケジュールの都合で午後と午前の各ツアーを別日に参加しました。
午後ツアーはヤクスギランドと紀元杉のみですが、標高が高く狭い山道でレンタカーで行くのは大変そうな道だったのでバスに乗ってよかったです。
ヤクスギランドは30分コースを説明を聞きながらゆっくり歩きました。翌日トレッキング予定だったので予習に丁度良かったです。
その日は朝に雨が降っていたので苔に水滴がつきキラキラして綺麗でした。

I had a wonderful day with my friend on our trip to Okinawa. We visited popular tourist spots like the beach and the aquarium. The service was excellent.

沖縄の旅で友人と楽しい一日を過ごした。
海や水族館などの人気な観光地を旅行した。
接客はとっても良かったです。

I participated on July 31. The check-in process at the counter was smooth. The guide on the Iriomote Island cruise was skilled, and they showed us the tidal flats during low tide, which kept things interesting. The bus driver was also kind and provided a tour of Iriomote Island. We crossed to Yubu Island by water buffalo cart. The stay on Yubu Island was just the right amount of time, allowing us to explore the island leisurely. As others have mentioned, I think it would be nice if there were alternative lunch options available. On Taketomi Island, we took a larger water buffalo cart than on Yubu Island and enjoyed a relaxed tour around the island. It was fun to ride the water buffalo cart three times. I opted to stick with just the water buffalo cart and spent the rest of the time walking around the island, buying souvenirs, and enjoying smoothies. The weather was very nice and hot that day, so this way of spending time suited me well. I chose the 4 PM boat to return. I think this is a great tour for those who want to efficiently visit three islands within a limited itinerary.

7/31に参加しました。カウンターの手続きは、スムーズです。西表島クルーズのお姉さんは、ガイドが上手で、干潮になった干潟も見せてくれて、飽きることがありませんでした。バスの運転手さんも親切な方で、西表島を案内してくれました。水牛車で由布島へ渡ります。由布島は、ちょうど良い滞在時間で、ゆっくり島を周れました。他の人も書かれていますが、ランチのお弁当は、別メニューも選べるといいと思います。竹富島では、由布島より大きな水牛車で、のんびり島を周りました。3回も水牛車に乗れて楽しかったです。オプションは水牛車だけにして、あとは島をゆっくり歩いて周り、お土産を買ったり、スムージーを飲んだりしました。この日はとても良いお天気で暑い日だったので、こういう過ごし方が私には良かったです。16時の船を選んで帰りました。限られた旅程の中で、効率よく3島を周りたい方には、とても良いツアーだと思います。

It was so noisy that I felt sick and fell asleep. Did you not wake me up even when we arrived at the destination? Because of that, I couldn't do any sightseeing. The optional glass-bottom boat also turned into a rescue for a broken boat, so it wasn't sightseeing at all. Give me my money back!

うるさいので気分が悪く寝ていたら、目的地に到着しても起こさない？おかげで観光もできず。
オプションのグラスポートも故障したボートの救援になり、観光になっていない。お金を返せ❗️

It was a trip with my child, and it had been four years since we were forced to cancel due to COVID-19. I couldn't make a reservation for a rental car, so I planned to spend time at the hotel, but since I wanted to go to the aquarium, we joined a tour. This was my child's sixth time and my tenth time in Okinawa, but the guide's explanations were very easy to understand, and I learned a lot of new things, so it was really enjoyable. At the end, we all sang a song together, which was quite moving. Since there was a set meeting time, it can be quite challenging with kids, but the tour was packed with activities, and even repeat visitors like us had a great time. The price was reasonable, and I highly recommend it!

子供と2人での旅行でしたが、コロナでキャンセルを余儀なくされてから4年ぶりでした。レンタカーの予約が出来なかったので、ホテルで過ごすつもりでしたが、水族館は行きたかったので、ツアーに参加しました。子供は6回目、私は10回目の沖縄でしたが、ガイドさんの説明がとても分かりやすく、初めて知ることも多かったので、とても楽しかったです。最後に、みんなで歌を歌ったのが、うるっときました。集合時間が決まっているので、子連れだとなかなか大変ですが、ギュッと詰まった観光で、リピーターでも楽しめました。値段もお手頃でおすすめできます！

My first solo bus trip. I participated from Okinawa in my 50s.
The initial nerves disappeared, and I had a great time!
It's a simple course, but I realized that the fun of a bus trip can be multiplied depending on the tour guide. I would like to use this service again. Thank you to the driver and the tour guide (Mr. Kuroda) for your support!
Thank you for a wonderful trip!

初めてのバス一人旅。50代沖縄から参加の私。
最初の緊張は何処へやら、すごく楽しめました！
シンプルなコースですが、バス旅の面白さは添乗員さん次第で何倍も楽しめるなぁと改めて思いました。また利用したいと思います。運転手さん、添乗員さん（黒田さん）お世話になりました！
楽しい旅をありがとうございました

I was worried about going to Okinawa due to the typhoon, but the flight operated safely and I arrived in Okinawa.
The weather was still unstable and I had various concerns, but it didn't rain during my trip except while I was on the bus.
During the journey, the guide taught us various things, such as the pronunciation of place names and personal names in Okinawa, Okinawan folk songs, and the Okinawan language, which was great.
I was anxious about driving a rental car in an area where I didn't understand the traffic conditions, and I wouldn't have gained knowledge about Okinawa otherwise.
If I have the opportunity, I would like to use this service again next time.
Thank you very much.

台風で沖縄に行るか心配していましたが、飛行機が無事に運航され沖縄に来ました。
まだまだ不安定な天気でいろいろと心配しましたが、バス乗車中以外は雨が降ることなく旅ができました。
道中ではガイドさんの沖縄の地名や人名の読み方、沖縄民謡、沖縄の言葉など色々なことを教えていただけたので良かったです。
自分でレンタカーで移動となると交通事情の分からないところを走る不安があったし、沖縄に関する知識も得られることがなかったから。
機会があれば次も利用させていただきたいと思います。
ありがとうございました。

Asahiyama Zoo was as good as the reputation suggests! The guide was also entertaining.

The lunch menu recommended by the guide was great, but everything else was just average.

旭山動物園は評判通りよかったです♪
ガイドさんも面白かった。

お昼ご飯はガイドさんオススメメニューはよかったけれど、それ以外は普通。

Each of the three islands has its own unique charm, and I was very satisfied with the tour as I got to experience the different atmospheres of the islands! On Yufu Island, it poured rain, but I had so much fun that I forgot about the rain and enjoyed getting soaked! The water buffaloes persevering in the rain and the beautiful shamisen performance by our guide were truly wonderful! Above all, Taketomi Island felt like time was flowing slowly, which brought me great peace of mind.

After exploring the island on a water buffalo, I also recommend renting a bicycle! It turned out to be an incredibly fulfilling day. Thank you for a fantastic day! 😊

3島それぞれに違った魅力があり、さまざまな島の雰囲気を味わえてとても満足したツアーでした！由布島では、土砂降りの雨が降ってしまいましたが、雨なんて忘れるくらい楽しくて、ずぶ濡れになって楽しんでました！雨でも頑張る水牛さん、そしてガイドさんによる三味線での演奏はとても素敵でした！なんといっても竹富島は、時がゆったりと流れている感じがしてとても心が安らぎました。
水牛に乗って島巡りした後に、レンタサイクルもするのがおすすめ！すごく充実した1日になりました。
最高な1日をありがとうございました(^^)

It was a fun trip with delicious meals, Instagram-worthy spots, and famous landmarks, despite the extensive travel. Thank you to the driver! There were many foreigners as well.

美味しい食事、インスタ映え、名所、など、、広範囲移動でしたが、楽しい旅行でした。運転手さんに感謝！外国人も多い。

On the day of the trip, I was worried because it was raining in the morning, but since we were traveling by bus, we were lucky that the rain stopped just in time for sightseeing when we arrived at each location.

Although we got caught in traffic on the way back and arrived a bit late, I think the distribution of sightseeing time was just right, allowing us to move around efficiently.

The passengers on the bus were quite diverse, and the guide provided explanations in three languages. In addition to Japanese, there were people from Taiwan, Singapore, South Korea, and the United States. We Japanese were in the minority. However, the atmosphere in the bus was generally quiet and comfortable, with everyone speaking softly.

The guide's explanations were clear and to the point, and he was friendly and personable, which made a good impression.

If I have the opportunity to use this service again, I would be happy to do so.

当日は朝から雨模様で心配はありましたが、バス移動なので、それぞれ現地に着いて観光する時には運良く雨が上がってるタイミングが重なって良かったです。
途中、渋滞に巻き込まれて帰りの到着は少し遅れてしまいましたが、それぞれの観光の時間の配分もちょうどよく、効率よくまわることができたと思います。

車内の乗客は多国籍な感じで、ガイドさんも3カ国語でそれぞれ説明してくださっていました。日本人の他に台湾、シンガポール、韓国、アメリカの方がいたそうです。私たち日本人は少数派でした。
でも移動中の車内はみなさん小声で話すものの、基本的には静かで快適でした。

ガイドさんの説明も要点を押さえていてわかりやすかったし、人柄も気さくで好感の持てる方でした。

また利用する機会があればよろしくお願いします。

I had a very enjoyable day.
My husband and I planned a trip to Kyoto, which we hadn't done since middle school, but we struggled with using public transportation to get around. At that time, I came across this tour and thought it was perfect, so I signed up right away.
The tour guide provided us with a lot of information, making it a wonderful trip.
It brought back memories of our school trip in middle school, and we had a great time.
I also thought it would be nice if there were more tours for places we haven't visited yet, but that might be difficult.
If there's another opportunity, I would like to request it again.
Thank you very much.

とても楽しい1日が過ごせました。
主人と中学以来の京都旅行を計画しましたが、
自分達で、交通機関を使い見学するのに苦戦していました。その時に、このツアーを目にして、これだと思いすぐに申し込みをしました。
添乗員さんも、色々な情報を聞かせて頂き、とても良い旅行となりました。
中学の修学旅行での思い出にも花が咲き、とても楽しかったです。
まだまだ、まわりきれて居ない、所のツアーがあればとも思いましたが、なかなか難しいですよね。
また、機会があればお願いしたいと思います。
ありがとうございました。

As mentioned, we gathered at the "North Gate Building Highway Bus Terminal" at Osaka Station. However, since the highway bus terminal is quite large from one end to the other, I asked a ticket sales staff nearby, and they said, "Today it's platform 7." It might be different each time! While waiting at platform 7, about 10 minutes before the meeting time, a red double-decker bus arrived!

I told the guide my name and went to the designated seat on the second floor. It was a hot day, so I received a cooling patch. There was a mist spray from the front, but it barely reached me, who was sitting in the fourth row from the front. Since it was a tour at 4 PM in the height of summer, the west sun was intense, so I highly recommend that anyone planning to join at the same time prepare hats, towels, sunglasses, etc. Also, don't forget to stay hydrated.

The tour itself was satisfying as we were able to circle around the city of Osaka with explanations. As a first-time visitor to Osaka, I was already impressed just by seeing Dotonbori and Tsutenkaku. It really makes a difference to hear local explanations while exploring. Thank you very much!

　記載どおり、大阪駅の”ノースゲートビル高速バス乗り場”で集合でした。…といっても、高速バス乗り場が端から端まで広いので(^-^; 近くにいたチケット販売の駅員さんに尋ねると、「今日は7番乗り場だよ」とのことでした。毎回違うのかもですね！7番乗り場で待っていると集合時間の10分ほど前に、赤い2階建てバスがやって来ました！
　ガイドさんに名前を伝え、指定された2階の座席へ。暑い日でしたので、冷えピタくんをいただきました。前方からのミスト噴射(?)がありましたが、前から4列目だった私のもとへも届くか届かないかくらいのσ(^_^;) 真夏の16時のツアーだったので、とにかく西日がすごく、同じ時間帯に参加希望の方は、ぜひ帽子・タオル・サングラス等ご自身で準備することをおすすめします！あと、水分も忘れずに。
　ツアー自体は、大阪の市街地を説明とともに一周でき、満足でした。初大阪だった私は、生道頓堀、生通天閣だけで、もう感動でした。笑　やっぱり現地の説明を聞きながら巡ることができると、なるほど〜となりますね。
ありがとうございました（＾ω＾）

60% of the tourist information is in Chinese, 30% in Japanese, and 10% in English.

Do you really need that much explanation in Chinese?

In the end, we had to wait for an hour due to a bus breakdown.

We switched to another bus to continue.

The Chinese guide was laughing. It's unbelievable.

中国語の観光案内6割、日本語観光案内3割、英語語観光案内1割。

中国語の説明、そこまでしますか？

仕上げにバスの故障で1時間の待機。

別のバスに乗り換えての再開。

中国人ガイドは笑っていた。　有り得ません。

It was my first tour of Shirakawa-go, and it was truly amazing! The driver was very adaptable, using back roads during heavy traffic, and I appreciated their safe driving. Additionally, our guide, Mr. Kuroda, provided very detailed and interesting commentary. Following the guide's advice, I enjoyed sightseeing and visiting cafes, making for a really fun day. I already want to go back in winter!

初めての白川郷のツアーでしたが本当に最高でした！ ドライバーさんは、大渋滞の中、裏道を使うなど臨機応変でしかも安全運転に好感が持てました。さらにガイドの黒田さんのお話は、大変丁寧で細やかで大変面白かったです。ガイドさんのアドバイス通りに観光&喫茶巡りをし、本当に楽しい一日でした。
また、冬に行きたくなりました。

I was able to visit many places in one day. The wait times were short, and I think it was efficient. Since there are many foreigners, I recommend it if that doesn't bother you.

1日でたくさんの場所を回れました。待ち時間も少ないし、効率よく行けたと思います。外国の方が多いので、気にならなければお勧めです。

After making the reservation, I didn't receive a response (I think I should have confirmed as well), so I called several times on the day to check, but it was always going to voicemail. The bus stop was also very difficult to find, but when I finally arrived and asked, I found out that my reservation had been accepted and that I could board, which was a relief. The bus tour was a wonderful memory.

予約した後、返信がなかったので(確認しなかった自分も悪かったと思いますが)当日確認の為に何度かお電話させて頂きましたが、常に留守電。バス乗り場も大変分かりづらく、なんとか行き着いて尋ねると予約が受け付けられていて、乗車出来ることがわかって一安心しました。バスの観光はとても良い思い出になりました。

It was disappointing that we couldn't board the boat due to the weather, but the views of Cape Kamui and Shimamui Coast were incredibly beautiful and moving. Especially Cape Kamui, which is truly a spectacular sight; I would have loved to take my time to enjoy it if we had a bit more time. The guide was kind and provided various explanations, which were interesting.

天気により船乗れなかったのは残念でしたが島武意海岸と神威岬の景色めっちゃ綺麗で感動しました。特に神威岬は本当に絶景で、ゆっくり眺めたいのでもう少しお時間があれば嬉しいです。
案内の方は優しくて、いろいろ説明していただき面白かったです。

- I wanted to climb to the top of Fushimi Inari Taisha. A round trip in two hours is impossible due to physical stamina and sightseeing time.
- Kiyomizu-dera is indeed great. The Otowa Waterfall was crowded, and I had to wait 30 minutes.
- Kinkaku-ji looks beautiful from the outside, but it's disappointing that you can't enter the building, especially since the entrance fee is high.
- Arashiyama has many places to see, eat, and souvenir shops, so there wasn't enough sightseeing time. I want to cool my feet in the Katsura River and relax more.

This time, there were many participants, and the "meal included" option was not available (two groups including myself), but I hope that everyone who wants it can choose the "meal included" option. Considering age and cultural customs, it would be nice to have a choice of meal types (price increase acceptable). Also, for me and my wallet, it's difficult to fill up on street food; there weren't any proper restaurants at the current sightseeing spots (only shaved ice shops). Additionally, there are no places to eat in the Kyoto Station building for those returning home after sightseeing (I couldn't find any), so I would appreciate an option for a dinner-inclusive course.

・伏見稲荷大社は山頂まで登りたかったです。
　往復２時は体力と観光時間のため無理ですが。
・清水寺はやはり良いですね。音羽の滝が混雑で30分待ち。
・金閣寺は外観綺麗ですが建物中に入れず残念、
　拝観料が高いのに。
・嵐山は見るところ、食べるところ、お土産屋等が沢山あり
　観光時間が足りません、桂川で足を冷やし、もっと涼みたいです。

なお今回参加者多くて「食事付き」選択不可（私を含め２組）でしたが
希望者全員が「食事付」選択できるようにして欲しいです。
年齢や国風習等もあり、食事種類を選べるとうれしいです（金額Up可）。
また私もおサイフも、食べ歩きでは満腹困難、今の観光地は、ちゃんと食事の
できるお店がありませんでした（飯屋は皆無、かき氷屋ばかり）。
また京都駅ビル内は、観光終了後に自宅に帰る人向けに食べる場所が
無いので（見つけられない）、夕食付オプションコースもあればうれしいです。

The visual experience was better than I expected. The auditory experience was open, so it couldn't be helped, but I wish there were individual speakers in front of the seats to make it easier to hear. As a local, I understood most of the content, but I wondered how others who came from outside would feel. It was an interesting experience.

体験して視覚は思った以上に良かったです
聴覚はオープンなので仕方がないでしょうが聞き辛く座席の前に個々のスピーカーがあればと思いました
地元人なので大体の内容はわかりましたが、他から来た人達はどうかなと思いました
面白い体験でした

I finally made it to Takayama and Shirakawa-go. I was able to visit both places without worrying about transportation, which was a relief. I would have loved a bit more time in Takayama, but it can't be helped. In Shirakawa-go, I was taken to the observation deck, so I didn't have to worry about that either. It was a fulfilling day. The fact that the second person was free as part of the monitor participation was the deciding factor for my final decision. There were also people from overseas. I had a great time.

念願の高山・白川郷へ。交通手段を気にせず安心して二ヵ所を巡ることができました。高山はもう少し時間があれば嬉しかったですが、仕方がないですね。白川郷は、展望台まで連れて行ってく
れたので、これまた心配せずにすみました。充実した１日でした。
モニター参加で、２人目は無料というのも、最後に申込む決め手となりました。海外からの方もいらっしゃいました。楽しみました。