All Reviews for Bus Tours

I participated in various bus tours from Tokyo, but this course in Shodoshima was the most moving. The course design was efficient, and both the guide and driver were highly skilled. I had no expectations for "Twenty-Four Eyes" since I wasn't familiar with it, but the nostalgic set and beautiful sea were so emotional that I found myself in tears. I could sit on that bench all day, gazing at the ocean. Although the cherry blossoms at Kankakei had already finished blooming, the fresh greenery provided a wonderful view. I would love to visit during the autumn foliage season as well. By the way, you must purchase tickets for the Monkey Kingdom and the Movie Village, so be sure to sign up for a course that includes the ticket set. As for the meeting time, just be at the meeting place in time for the 9:45 AM departure. It’s difficult to kill time if you arrive early. On the way back, you can get off not only at Tonosho Port but also at Olive Park, Ikeda Port, or Angel Road if you wish. Next time, I will watch "Twenty-Four Eyes" to prepare before going. Shodoshima is amazing!

東京発の色々なバスツアーに参加してきましたが、小豆島のこのコースが一番感動しました。コース設計に無駄がなく、ガイドさんとドライバーさんのレベルも高い。二十四の瞳は全く知らなかったので期待していなかったものの、昭和感のあるセットと美しい海がエモすぎて涙が溢れてきました。終日あのベンチに座って海を眺めていたい。寒霞渓も桜は終わっていたものの、新緑が素晴らしい景色でした。紅葉の時期にも訪れてみたい。ちなみに、おさるの国と映画村は入場券購入必須なので、入場券セットのコースに申し込みましょう。集合時間は9時45分の出発時刻に間に合うよう集合場所に居れば大丈夫です。早めに着いても時間を潰すのは難しいです。帰りは土庄港だけではなく、希望したらオリーブ公園や池田港、エンジェルロードで降りることも可能です。今度は二十四の瞳を見て予習してから行きます。小豆島最高！

The bus guide shared various stories, making the bus ride enjoyable without any boredom. You might want to lower your expectations for lunch.

・バスガイドさんはいろいろな話をしてくれて飽きることなくバス移動を楽しむことができました。昼食は期待しない方が良いかも。

I could only find a boat during this time in the afternoon through this tour. It was a satisfying tour that allowed us to use the morning for other activities and still have plenty of time on Taketomi Island.

午後のこの時間帯からの船はこちらのツアーでしか見つかりませんでした。
午前中を他のアクティビティに使え、竹富島でも十分な時間が取れる満足のいくツアーでした。

When you go to Okinawa, it's efficient to visit the must-see tourist spots. The ticket includes admission to the Churaumi Aquarium, so it's a good value. The Churaumi Aquarium takes about 150 minutes, and during lunchtime, you have to wait in line. If you take time for a meal, you'll have to give up on the dolphin show. If you subtract the round-trip time to the meeting place, the stay at American Village is too short at just 50 minutes.

沖縄に行ったら押さえておきたい観光スポットを効率よく周り
美ら海水族館のチケット込みなのでコスパいいです。
美ら海水族館は150分でランチは時間帯的に並ぶし
食事を取ると時間的にイルカショーは諦めないとダメですね。
集合場所の往復時間を差し引いたらアメリカンビレッジの滞在時間が50分は短すぎます。

I had high expectations because the guide received wonderful comments, but I don't think it was that guide. Also, the English-speaking guide seemed to be someone who was not a professional and appeared to have been thrown into the role by the company that day. It seemed difficult for them to explain and communicate in English, and I truly felt sorry for them.

I believe unforeseen circumstances led to having that kind of guide, but if they are going to be given a microphone as a professional, I hope they receive appropriate training.

ガイドさんが、素晴らしいとコメントにあったので期待してたのですが‥恐らくそのガイドさんではなかったと思う。
又、英語のガイドさんは‥きっとプロではなく、その日会社から無茶振りされたような人だった。
英語での説明、コミュニケーションを取るのが厳しいようで、英語がなかなか出てこず、本当に気の毒になった。

不測の事態が生じて、あのようなガイドさんになったのだと思うが、プロとしてマイクを持たせるのであれば、それ相応の研修などをしてあげて欲しい。

This time, I used the SkyHOP bus.
Since you can get on and off freely, I was able to enjoy sightseeing at my own pace.
With COVID-19 calming down, most of the passengers were foreigners.
So even though I was sightseeing in Kyoto, the bus felt very international, which was truly amazing.
The view from the second floor was fantastic, especially since the weather was just right.
It was Sunday, and all the tourist spots were crowded, but I never had a problem getting on the bus.

Next time, I want to use the SkyHOP bus in Hiroshima as well.

今回、SkyHOPバス利用しました。
乗り降り自由なので自分時間での観光が楽しめました。
コロナも落ち着き、乗車されえいる方はほとんど外国人の方達でした。
なので京都観光なのに車内は異国感満載でホント最高です
中でも２階からの眺めは、天気もちょうど良かって最高です。
日曜日で観光地はどこも人がごったがいしていましたが、バスに乗れないような事はなかったです♪♪♪

次回、広島でもこのSkyHOPバスを利用したいと思っています。

I participated from Kyushu, and it was my first time at Kyoto Station, which was large and difficult to find the meeting place. I finally figured it out after checking with people around me.
About 80% of the participants were foreigners, and the guide efficiently provided information in both English and Japanese, which seemed challenging, but I felt reassured and was able to participate comfortably.
We visited Kyoto's famous sites in one day, and since most of the travel was by bus, we could smoothly reach our destinations and had a fulfilling day.
If I have another opportunity, I would like to participate in other plans as well.

九州からの参加でしたが、京都駅が初めてで広く、集合場所が分かりづらかったです。周囲の方に確認してようやく分かりました。
参加者の8割が外国の方で、ガイドの方が英語、日本語とテキパキと案内され、大変そうでしたが、安心して参加出来ました。
京都の名所を1日で廻り、ほとんどバス移動なので、スムーズに目的地に行けて、充実した1日を過ごすこてが出来ました。
また機会があれば、他のプランで参加してみたいと思います。

It was my first family trip to Kyoto, and I was glad that we arrived at our destinations smoothly without getting lost during the bus transfers. Occasionally, the guide changed, but they were very kind and attentive, which made me feel at ease. We were able to visit all the sightseeing spots in one day, but since the COVID situation has settled down, there were many other tourists at the spring attractions. Because of that, we couldn't take our time sightseeing, and if we have another opportunity, I would like to join other plans as well. It was great that even small children could participate without any difficulty.

初めての京都家族旅行でしたが、バス移動で迷わずスムーズに目的地に到着出来たので良かったです。
時々、担当のガイドの方が変わられることがありましたが、とても親切丁寧で安心できました。
行きたい観光地を1日で廻ることができましたが、コロナが落ち着き、春の観光地は他の観光客も多かったです。そのため、ゆっくり観光ができず、また機会があれば、他のプランにも参加したいです。
小さな子供でも無理なく一緒に参加できて良かったです。

This was my first time participating. I chose this plan to visit many famous tourist spots in Kyoto in one day. Since Kyoto Station is large and it was my first time there, I got a bit lost trying to find the meeting place. About 90% of the participants were from abroad, so the guide alternated between English and Japanese during the tour. The guide provided very detailed explanations of the tourist sites, which was educational. I felt reassured participating because the guide was efficient and very courteous.

初めて参加させて頂きました。有名な京都の観光地を沢山廻りたかったので、1日で巡るこのプランを選びました。
京都駅は広く初めてだったので、集合場所にたどり着くのに迷いました。参加者の9割が外国からの参加者だったので、ガイドの方は英語、日本語と使い分けて案内されてました。観光地をとても詳しく説明して頂いたので、勉強になりました。ガイドの方がテキパキとそして丁寧な対応をされたので安心して参加できました。

It was great to be able to visit so many places, which is definitely a highlight of the bus tour. However, there was no guidance on the order of boarding the bus, and foreign guests ignored the order and boarded quickly. When I asked the guide, I was told that there were no assigned seats and that it was free seating, but to please wait. I ended up waiting and finally sat in an empty seat at the front, only to be told that I had to sit next to a man with a child in front of me.

If I had known, I would have preferred to board quickly at the beginning. I hope this can be improved in the future. The guide was friendly and nice, but there were some language barriers, and my concerns were not fully understood.

たくさん回れたのはさすがにバスツアーならではで良かったです。
だだ、バスに乗ら順番などの案内がなく、外国の方は順番無視してどんどん乗り込んでしまい、ガイドさんに聞いても、席は決まってない。自由ですが待ってて下さいといわれ、待たされ、最後になって、空いてる前の席に座ったものの、結局お子さんを前にするといわれ、男性の隣に座らされました。
だったら、乗車始めたところで自分もさっさと乗りたかったです。今後は改善してほしいです。
ガイドさん気さくでいい方でしたが、日本語がイマイチ通じず、こちらの意見はわかってもらえませんでした。

Since it was the cherry blossom season, I participated in the Kitaueda route. I was really looking forward to going around the Mint Bureau, but we only passed by the gate (>_<). I was quite disappointed given my expectations. On the other hand, the view at Osaka Castle was very nice, and we had plenty of time to stop and take photos, so I was satisfied. The guide's explanations were also thorough and enjoyable. Although the COVID-19 pandemic has somewhat subsided, I still hesitate to enter crowded places, so sightseeing on the open bus was very good.

桜の開花時期だったので北梅田ルートに参加しました。
造幣局を回るということでとても楽しみにしていましたが、門の前を通っただけ(>_<)
期待をしていただけに、とても残念でした。
その代わりというか、大阪城での景色はとても良く、停車して写真タイムも十分にとってあったので満足しています。
ガイドさんの案内も、丁寧で楽しめました。
コロナ禍が多少過ぎたとは言え、人混みに入るのはまだまだためらいがあるので、オープンバスでの観光はとても良かったです。

I was able to fully enjoy everything I wanted to experience in a day on the remote island, including seeing mangroves, riding in an ox cart, and viewing coral reefs!

マングローブを見て、牛車に乗って、珊瑚礁を見て、と離島で体験したい事がまるっと1日で満喫出来ました！

On the day of the tour, I was worried about the bad weather and the use of the rental raincoats (as mentioned in the pamphlet), but to my surprise, there was a retractable roof, so I could enjoy sightseeing without worrying about the rain. However, it was a bit disappointing that there was no sense of openness, but the guide was considerate and opened the roof during breaks in the rain, allowing us to experience the panoramic views for a short while. I thought this kind of consideration was great. Thank you very much.

当日は天気が悪く貸出用のレインコート（パンフに記載）使用かと心配しましたが何と開閉式の屋根があり雨の心配もなく観光出来ました。だだ解放感がないのは残念でしたがガイドの方が雨の合間をみて屋根を開けて頂き少しの間ですがパノラマ観光の雰囲気を感じる事が出来ました。このような配慮は良かったと思います。ありがとうございました。

Everyone who participated was from Osaka, totaling five people. My husband and I moved to the Kanto region nearly 50 years ago after getting married, so it was our first time sightseeing in Osaka in 50 years. Even though I lived in Osaka, there were places I hadn't visited, and some areas have become very beautiful, so it was a fun experience with new discoveries.

大阪出身の者ばかりの参加でした。総勢5人。私達夫婦は50年近く前に結婚で関東に移り住んだので、大阪観光はほんと50年ぶりでした。
大阪に住んでても行かないところもあるしとてもきれいになってるところもあるしで新しい発見があり楽しかったです。

The guide and the driver were both very pleasant, making for a fun travel experience. If there’s a machine, I will apply again.

ガイドさんもですが運転手さんもとても感じが良くて楽しい旅の思い出になりました。機械があればまた申し込みます

The guide's stories, the sanshin, and the songs were great. I think we could have reached the northernmost cape of Ishigaki Island in just another hour, and since it's a rare opportunity to travel to a remote island, I really wanted to go there.

ガイドさんのお話や三線、唄は良かったです。石垣島の最北端の岬までのコースで、あと１時間もあれば行けると思うので、なかなか行けない離島旅行だし、そこまで行きたかったです。

This bus tour was perfect for my first solo trip to Yakushima without a rental car, as it took me around all the famous spots. The local guide's stories were enjoyable, and I think the content was fulfilling for first-time travelers. Since I had hiked to Jomon Sugi the day before, I was able to relax and enjoy sightseeing on the bus. I also got to see Yakuzaru and Yakushika, which were very cute. I would appreciate it if there were more recommendations for hidden gourmet spots and souvenirs.

初めての屋久島でレンタカー無しの一人旅だったのでぐるっと名所に案内してもらえるこちらのバスツアーは最適でした。
地元のガイドさんのお話も楽しく初めての旅行者には充実した内容だと思います。
また前日に縄文杉登山をしていたのでバスでゆっくり座って観光できました。やくざる、やくしかも見られてとても可愛かったです。
希望としてはもう少し穴場なグルメやお土産などの案内があれば嬉しいです。

There were two Japanese people and 95% of the participants were foreigners. Our guide, Ma-chan, provided a very pleasant experience with fluent English and polite Japanese while guiding us through temples and castles. I felt very comfortable during the ride. Besides sightseeing, I enjoy food tours and browsing souvenir shops, so I chose not to have lunch. It was fun to stroll around while enjoying local ice cream and otabe. I live in Osaka, and it was my first time visiting Fushimi Inari and Kinkaku-ji, places I've always wanted to see. The course included four stops, and I found the duration to be just right—not too long and not too short. Thank you very much! ^ - ^

日本人が2人。外国の方が95%乗車の参加日でした。ガイドのまーちゃんさんは流暢な英語と丁寧な日本語で、寺院、お城などの案内をしてくださり、とても気持ちよく車内を過ごせました。観光以外、食べ歩き、お土産屋さんをのぞくのも楽しみなので、昼食無しを選びました。ご当地のアイスやおたべをいただきながら、ぶらりとするのも楽しかったです。大阪に住みながら、いつか行ってみたいと初めて訪れた伏見稲荷、金閣寺。4か所巡るコースでしたが、私的には滞在時間は長すぎず短すぎずの絶妙でした。ありがとうございました〜^ - ^

We participated as a family of four, including our 3-year-old preschooler and 11-year-old elementary school student. Every part of the itinerary was wonderful, and the kids had a great time. Riding the water buffalo was a particularly memorable experience, and our whole family was very satisfied.

Choosing the bus tour option on Taketomi Island was definitely the right decision. Walking or riding bicycles in the heat can be tough, so I strongly recommend the bus tour for those with small children.

保育園児3歳と小学生11歳を連れても家族4人で参加しました。どの行程も素晴らしく、子供達も多いに楽しめるプランでした。特に水牛に乗るのは初めての体験で、家族全員大満足でした。

なお、竹富島での選べるプランをバス観光にして正解でした。暑い中歩いたり、自転車に乗ったりするのは厳しく大変なので、小さい子連れの方はバス観光を強くお勧めします。

The bus guide's commentary is wonderful. The timing for sightseeing is just right, not too rushed or too slow, and since the guide accompanies us at the sightseeing spots to explain, it never gets boring.

As I participated alone, there was a bit of loneliness during the tour, but overall, I was able to enjoy it without getting bored.

バスガイドさんによるガイドが素晴らしいです。観光などの時間は過不足なくといった感じで、忙しいこともなく、観光箇所にもガイドさんがついて説明してくれるので飽きません。

1人参加のため、ツアー中多少寂しさはありましたが、終始飽きずに参加できました。

I chose a sightseeing bus tour due to the transportation situation in Okinawa. I was able to enjoy my trip to Okinawa safely and comfortably. Since it takes about five hours round trip from Naha to the Churaumi Aquarium, it was very easy.

沖縄の交通事情から観光バスツアーを選択しました。安全安心に沖縄の旅を満喫できました。那覇から美ら海水族館は往復約５時間かかることから、とても楽ちんでした。

I wished I could have stayed at the market a little longer, but with such a packed itinerary at this price, I had no complaints—it was an incredible value. Unlike a sightseeing bus, the compact size allowed for better maneuverability, and the driver's skills were impressive, smoothly navigating narrow roads at a speed that felt like I was in my own car, which was really great! I definitely want to do this again!

市場がもう少し滞在時間長かったらな…って思ったくらいで、この価格でコレだけ盛りだくさんの行程連れてってもらえたらコスパ良すぎでなんの不満もありませんでした。
観光バスと違ってコンパクトなので、小回りもきいてて、運転手さんの運転技術もいいのか細い道もさくさく運転してくれ、マイカーで行ってるくらいのスピード感で、それも凄く良かったです！
また絶対リピートしたいです！

We participated as a family of four. The tour guide's stories were interesting and filled with useful information, making our time on the bus enjoyable. In Shirakawa-go, which welcomed spring, we had a generous two and a half hours for exploration, allowing us to fully appreciate the gassho-zukuri village. The lunch we had in a renovated room on the second floor of a gassho-zukuri house, featuring Hida beef with bamboo leaves, mountain vegetables, and soba, was delicious, and we left Shirakawa-go feeling satisfied. In the afternoon, we explored the gassho-zukuri village in Gokayama. We heard various stories about Gokayama's gassho-zukuri during the bus ride, which was very informative. The final break included a fun experience of grilling white shrimp rice crackers, and the over eight-hour bus tour was never boring; we thoroughly enjoyed the day. Thank you very much.

Actually, this was a tour I had initially booked three years ago in spring but had to cancel due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It felt like a long-awaited assignment after three years, and I am very satisfied to have finally participated in the tour to the gassho-zukuri.

家族4人で参加しました。添乗員の方のお話は面白く且つためになる情報満載で、バスでの移動中も楽しい時間を過ごせました。春を迎えた白川郷では散策時間が2時間半たっぷり取られており、合掌造り集落を堪能することができました。合掌造りの2階をリノベーションしたお部屋で頂いた飛騨牛の朴葉味噌に山菜、蕎麦などの昼食も美味しく、満足して白川郷を後に。午後は五箇山の合掌造り集落を散策。五箇山の合掌造りについてもバスの車中でいろいろなお話を伺い大変有益でした。最後の休憩を兼ねた白海老煎餅焼き体験も楽しく、8時間余りのバスツアーは退屈することもなく、一日楽しませて頂きました。どうもありがとうございました。
実は3年前の春にも一旦予約しておきながら、コロナ禍のためやむなくキャンセルしたツアーだったのでした。今回3年越しの宿題という感じでしたが念願の合掌造りへのツアーに参加させて頂くことができて、大変満足しています。

It was incredibly pleasant, with Tokyo Tower in front, beside, and behind me; it was very lovely. I could also see the Yurikamome beside me. While running on the Rainbow Bridge, there was a strong wind that messed up my hair, but since it was a hot day, it felt nice. The 50 minutes went by in no time.

凄く気持ちよくて東京タワーが前にあったり横にあったり後ろにあったり、とても素敵でした。横にゆりかもめも見えました。レインボーブリッジを走っていたら、もうすごい風で、髪の毛は乱れましたが、暑い日だったので気持ち良かったです。あっという間の50分でした。

It became one of the best memories of my trip to Ishigaki Island. The scenery of Taketomi Island is something you can't see on Ishigaki Island, and it was very soothing for my heart. The cows were also incredibly gentle and cute. I was able to take pictures with them too.

石垣島旅行の中でも最高の思い出になりました。
竹富島の風景は石垣島では見られないもので、とても心が癒されました。牛さんもすごい温厚で可愛くて。一緒に写真も撮れました。

It was my first time sightseeing in Sapporo.
I appreciated being able to explore an unfamiliar place by bus.
I was glad to find the tour.
I think the time allocation was good.
I was able to enjoy everything quickly.
The guidance through the earphones during the bus ride was also nice.

初の札幌観光でした。
知らない土地はバスでまわってくれるのは
ありがです。
ツアー見つけてよかったと思いました。
時間は配分は良かったと思います。
どこもサクッと堪能出来ました。
バス移動のイヤホンでの案内も良かったです。

I was able to visit three islands in one day and had various experiences such as riding a water buffalo cart and a glass-bottom boat. It didn't feel too much like a tour in a good way, and I appreciated having some free time as well. Thank you very much!

1日で3つも島を巡れて、水牛車やグラスボートなど、いろいろな体験ができました。良い意味でツアー感がなく、自由時間もある程度もらえたので、その点も良かったです！ありがとうございました。

My classmate suggested that I try a tour around Osaka, so I planned it. We took a double-decker bus with no roof, and although the weather was a bit chilly, it was amazing to see the tall buildings of Osaka! It’s impossible to walk while looking up at the sky, so being able to see the tall buildings one after another was a wonderful experience!

I heard that the Osaka Marubiru will be demolished next year!

The guide announcements allowed me to learn a little bit about Osaka. Thank you very much!

私の同級生の方が
大阪をぐるっと回って案内して頂けるので利用してみたら❓っと言われ計画しました。二階建てバスで天井がなくて、ちょっと冷やっとするお天気でしたが、大阪の高いビルが見れて最高でした！空を眺めながら歩くことは不可能な事なので､高いビルを次々に見れた事は素敵な経験でした❣️
大阪マルビルは来年？取り壊されるそうです❣️
案内アナウンスで
ちょっとだけ大阪を知ることが出来ました。ありがとうございました。

It was great that we could efficiently visit multiple tourist spots. The positive aspect is that although the schedule was tight, we were able to go to several places in one day. It was enjoyable to see various sights within a limited time, reminiscent of a school trip.

On the downside, the lunch was not good. I made a reservation thinking it would be difficult to find a place to eat since all the restaurants would be crowded if we didn't include lunch, but the cold dengaku, lukewarm yudofu, and the overall taste of the dishes were disappointing, and I couldn't eat much... It left a negative impression. Additionally, some foreign tourists were not punctual, which caused delays as they didn't return on time, making it difficult for the guide who had to call out names loudly to find them.

　効率よく観光スポット巡りが出来るので良かったです。良かった点は時間はタイトですが、1日で数ヶ所に行く事が出来る事。限られた時間の中であれこれ観て回るのも修学旅行の様で楽しかったです。
残念だった点はランチが美味しくなかった事。ランチ付にしなければ　どこのお店も混んでいるので食事をとるのは難しいだろうと思い予約しましたが、冷めた田楽や煮物　ぬるい湯豆腐　お料理自体の味もイマイチで箸が進まず…良い印象は残りませんでした。他には、外国人観光客の中には時間にルーズな方がいて　毎回定刻通りに戻らないため　待たされました。ガイドさんも大声で名前を読んで探しているのが大変そうでした。

It may be a bit rushed, but we were able to efficiently get around in a limited amount of time. I recommend it even if you're heading to the airport in the afternoon.

すこし駆け足にはなりますが、限られた時間で効率よくまわれました。
午後に空港へ行く場合にも、オススメです。