All Reviews for Bus Tours

I was able to efficiently see the streets of Osaka while listening to the guide's explanations. It was a scorching day with temperatures above 35℃, but we felt a bit cooler as we traveled with mist being sprayed.

ガイドさんの説明を聞きながら効率よく大阪の街を観ることができました。その日は気温35℃以上の猛暑でしたが、ミストを出しながら走行したので、少しは涼しく感じました。

The weather was clear, and the sea from Cape Kamoi was a beautiful blue (Shakotan Blue). The path to the cape has some ups and downs, so wear comfortable shoes. Don't forget to bring water and a towel.

快晴で、神威岬からの海がとても綺麗な青(積丹ブルー)でした。岬までの道はそこそこ起伏があるので、歩きやすい靴で。水分とタオルもお忘れなく。

I took an underwater observation boat at Lake Shikotsu, but unfortunately, the weather was bad and the visibility was poor, so I enjoyed the scenery from the deck. However, just before the boat arrived at the pier, I was miraculously able to see the stunning Shikotsu Blue and many Ezo chub, which was moving. At Lake Toya, I enjoyed a leisurely stroll. I rode an engine-powered swan boat and was able to spend time on the lake while feeling the breeze. The mushroom soup I had in the Mushroom Kingdom was the best, and I was able to buy a lot of mushroom souvenirs. I went up to the summit via the Usuzan Ropeway and was able to admire the magnificent nature.

The scenery was wonderful, but equally impressive was the thoughtful care of our guide. The guide and driver from Chuo Bus worked seamlessly together, providing accurate guidance and advice at key points. I especially felt that the guide was a true professional in hospitality. Thanks to these two, this bus tour became my most unforgettable memory of Hokkaido.

If I visit Hokkaido again, I would like to use Chuo Bus's bus tour again.

　支笏湖では水中展望船に乗りましたが、あいにくの天気で透明度が悪く、デッキでの風景を楽しみました。でも、船が桟橋に着く直前には、奇跡的にも支笏湖ブルーと多くのエゾウグイを見ることができ感動しました。洞爺湖では、自由散策を楽しみました。エンジン付きのスワンボートに乗り、湖上の風を感じながら、湖で過ごすことができました。キノコ王国で食べたキノコ汁は最高で、キノコのお土産もたくさん購入できました。有珠山ロープウェイで山頂まであがり、雄大な自然を眺めることができました。
　景色も素晴らしかったですが、それに劣らず素晴らしかったのはガイドさんの細やかな心遣いです。中央バスのガイドさんと運転手さんは息もぴったりで、要所要所で的確な案内とアドバイスをしてくださいました。特にガイドさんは、ホスピタリティーのプロだと実感しました。この二人のおかげで、このバスツアーが忘れられない北海道の一番の思い出となりました。
　もしまた北海道を訪れることがあれば、また中央バスのバスツアーを使いたいと思います。

Regarding the payment for the options, it was a bit hectic at the reception. Please make sure to indicate that the option fees have been paid on the voucher.

The bus tour had the best bus guide!! We made a stop at Olive Park, and the guide was very attentive and had a great singing voice. Thank you to the guide and the driver for the wonderful memories!

オプションの支払いについて、受付の時にバタバタしたました。バウチャーにちゃんとオプション料金支払い済みと記載をお願いします。

バスツアーは最高のバスガイドさんでした！！
オリーブ公園で途中下車しましたが、いろいろ気配りもあり、歌も上手でした。
ガイドさん、運転手さん、楽しい思い出をありがとうございました！

Lake Shikotsu and Lake Toya are beautiful, although the wind was a bit strong and the sightseeing boat was canceled, which was a little disappointing. Fortunately, the ropeway was operating safely.

支笏湖と洞爺湖は綺麗で、風はちょっと強くて、遊覧船は欠航で、ちょっと残念でした。幸いロープウェイは無事運行中。

Since there were no other participants, I was able to join in a private session, and I really enjoyed the driver's thorough explanations and the charm of Yakushima!

他に参加者がいなかったため、貸切で参加させていただきましたがドライバーさんの丁寧な説明と屋久島の魅力を教えていただきとっても楽しめました！

The highlight of my sightseeing in Sapporo was the Okurayama Ski Jump Lift. I rode the lift with my nearly three-year-old grandson, and three male staff members kindly assisted him with getting on the lift, which made him feel safe. The view of Sapporo from the lift was fantastic, and the weather was great, making it a wonderful experience. I would like to express my gratitude to our bus guide, Mr. Higashi, for his kindness and attentive service.

札幌市内観光のハイライトは大倉山スキー場ジャンプリフトでした。
もうすぐ3歳になる孫と2人でリフトに乗りましたが、補助の男性3人がかりで優しく孫のリフト搭乗をサポートして下さり、孫も安心して乗ることができました。
リフトから札幌市内が眺望できて、天気も良かったので、すごくステキでした。
バスガイドの東さんがとても親切で丁寧にご対応下さり、感謝申し上げます。

I was really glad that I could be taken to the places I wanted to go on the tour since I’m not confident in driving. The Okashi Goten is also located on Kokusai Street, so I thought it would be nice to visit other shops as well. It rained a little, but we were able to see beautiful scenery when it cleared up. I think the time allocation was just right. They also had thorough infection control measures in place, so I felt safe and enjoyed myself. There were no traffic jams, and everyone kept to the meeting times, so we were able to stick to the schedule. I would like to use this service again.

運転に自信がないので、ツアーで行きたい所に連れて行ってもらえて、とても良かったです。
御菓子御殿は、国際通りなどにもあるので、他のお店だと良いと思いました。
少し雨も降りましたが、晴れて綺麗な景色が見れました。
時間配分もちょうど良いと思います。
感染対策もしっかりされていたので、安心して楽しめました。
渋滞などもせず、皆さん集合時間も守っていて、時間通りに回れました。
また利用したいです。

I signed up because there was a shuttle service. I was satisfied with the tour itself, but I was very disappointed when I was left behind at the Ishigaki Port Ferry Terminal during the return shuttle due to a bathroom stop.

On the day of the tour, I was picked up at my hotel and checked in at the counter at Ishigaki Port Ferry Terminal, where I received multiple tickets. After that, we moved to the boat and traveled to Iriomote Island. Once we arrived at Iriomote Island, we took a bus to the mangrove cruise boat, and then again took a bus to the water buffalo cart boarding area. We traveled to Yubu Island by water buffalo cart and had free time (lunch was provided, so we moved to the restaurant within the allotted time to eat) to explore the island. After that, we returned to the water buffalo cart, switched from the bus to the boat, and moved to Taketomi Island. On Taketomi Island, we drove around the island in a water buffalo cart and then had free time. Since we basically moved around on our own, I was able to quickly buy souvenirs at various places, so I was satisfied with the tour content.

What was disappointing was that when I returned from Taketomi Island to Ishigaki Port Ferry Terminal, I had to stop by the bathroom due to feeling unwell, and when I returned to the tour counter, I was told that the shuttle had already finished. I had to pay for a taxi back to the hotel. When I was picked up at the hotel, I received a call, and at the departure counter, I was told they would wait until we returned to the counter after the tour, so I really wished they had at least confirmed by phone. I was satisfied with the tour itself, but I was very disappointed at the end.

送迎ありだったので申し込みました。
ツアー自体は満足でしたが、帰りの送迎でトイレ立ち寄りの間に出発され石垣港離島ターミナルに置き去りにされたためそこだけ非常に残念でした。
当日はホテルまで迎えに来ていただき、石垣港離島ターミナルのカウンターで受付し複数枚チケットを受け取りました。その後各々で船に移動し、西表島まで船で移動しました。西表島についてからは各々でバスに乗りマングローブ遊覧船に移動し、その後再びバスで水牛車乗り場に移動。水牛車で由布島に移動し自由時間（昼食は用意されているので各々で時間内にレストランに移動して食べる）で島を散策、その後再び水牛車に戻り、バスから船に乗り換え竹富島に移動しました。竹富島では水牛車で島をドライブして、その後自由時間でした。移動は基本的に自分たちで移動するため、各所でささっとお土産を買って移動できたので、ツアー内容は満足でした。
残念だったのは竹富島から石垣港離島ターミナルに戻った際、体調を崩したためトイレに立ち寄ってからツアーカウンターに戻ったところ、すでに送迎は終わったと言われ、自腹でタクシーでホテルまで戻りました。ホテルに迎えにきていただいた際は電話があったのと、出発時のカウンターではツアー後カウンターに戻ってくるまで待っていますと言われたこともあり、せめて電話確認していただきたかったです。
ツアー自体は満足でしたが最後でとてもがっかりしました。

At places like Okurayama Jump Stadium and the Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill, even tourists without a car can efficiently visit the attractions. The audio guide consists of recorded content, so if you don't want to listen, it's fine to remove your earphones. It was great that you can cover the key points in a short amount of time.

大倉山ジャンプ場や羊ヶ丘展望台のように、車がない観光客でも効率的に観光地を回ることができます。
音声ガイドは録音している内容ですので、聞きたくない場合はイヤホンを外していてもOKです。
短時間でポイントとなる部分を回れるのでかなり良かったです。

This is a bus tour around Yakushima guided by a local driver who loves the island.

The explanations were clear and thorough, and I could really feel the spirit of Yakushima. At Seibu Forest Road, I was able to see the Yakuzaru and Yakushima deer.

I participated in the morning tour only, but it was just right to end with the beautiful sea and beach after trekking through Shiratani Unsuikyo and Jomon Sugi.

地元の屋久島ラブな運転手兼ガイドさんが案内してくれるぐるっと屋久島を巡れるバスツアーです。

説明もわかりやすく丁寧、更に屋久島スピリットも感じました。西武林道では、やくざる、やくしかも見ることができました。

午前中だけのツアー参加でしたが、白谷雲水峡、縄文杉トレッキング後のため、綺麗な海や浜で終わるのがちょうどよかったです。

On the last day of my trip to Yakushima, my return flight was after 2 PM, so I took advantage of a half-day tour in the morning. It was great to visit places that I wouldn't have been able to cover on my own. The driver's explanations were very interesting and informative, making for an enjoyable time! I also appreciated that they took photos for me, which was a nice touch for a solo traveler. Fortunately, the weather was good, and everywhere I went had stunning views. I was able to see many monkeys and deer along the Western Forest Road, creating wonderful memories. I highly recommend this for any free time or after a tiring day of hiking!

屋久島旅行の最終日、帰りの飛行機が14時過ぎだったので午前中の半日コースを利用しました。
なかなか自分では回りきれない場所をまとめて行けるのでとても良かったです。
運転手さんの説明もとても面白く、ためになる内容ばかりで楽しい時間を過ごすことができました！写真も撮っていただけるのもひとり旅には嬉しかったです。
幸い天気も良く、どこに行っても素晴らしい景色で、西部林道ではサルもシカもたくさん見ることができ素敵な思い出になりました☆
空いた時間や登山で疲れた翌日などにオススメです！

My first time in Yakushima, and since the Jomon Sugi was quite a hard trek, I took the Yakuzaru bus for a round trip.

By chance, there were only five of us in a ten-seater vehicle, and we were able to capture some great shots of the dancing deer.

I also got to see waterfalls, banyan trees, Yakuzaru monkeys, and Yakujika deer. At Yakusugi Land, I saw and touched the ancient cedar trees and took photos… is it about half the size of Jomon Sugi? I heard that you can only see Jomon Sugi from 20 meters away, but this place was even better.

There were various shapes of cedar trees, like the Edo period stump, the tunnel cedar, the twin cedar, and the Buddha cedar, all surrounded by beautiful moss, making for a leisurely and enjoyable stroll.

The guide was also a fun person, providing detailed explanations and guidance, making it a fantastic trip.

Thank you very much!

初めての屋久島、縄文杉はハード高いので、ヤクザル号で一周して来ました、
たまたまなのか？　10人乗りの位の車に5人参加、しっかりとデスダンス取れてました、

滝、ガジュマル、ヤクザル、ヤクジカにも会えました
ヤクスギランドでは紀元杉を見て、触って、写真も撮り…縄文杉の半分位？とか？　
縄文杉は20m離れてしか見れないと聞きましたがこちらの方が最高、
江戸時代の切り株とか、くぐり杉、双子杉、仏陀杉〜色々な形の杉が　綺麗な苔も有り　ゆっくりと散策出来て楽しかったです

ガイドさんも楽しい方で、丁寧な説明、案内、最高の旅が出来ました

有難うございました

The tour lasted a little over six hours, but both the tour guide and the driver were very pleasant. I was able to hear various recommended spots and little tips during the bus ride, which kept me entertained throughout. Thank you very much.

ツアー時間６時間ちょっとでしたが、添乗員さんも運転手さんもとても感じのいい方で、バスの中では色々なおすすめスポットやプチ情報が聞けて、終始楽しませてくれました。ありがとうございました。

I visit worthwhile places. Really, I want to give a big thanks to Veltra.

I visit worth places. Really I want to give a big thanks to Veltra,

The bus guide's stories were interesting. I learned a lot about the history of the area, and it was very engaging. Thank you!

バスガイドさんのお話が面白かった。その土地の成り立ちとか、初めて知ったことが多く興味深かった。ありがとうございました

Mr. Kuroda's stories about the area were very interesting, and I had a great time during the bus ride! I will participate next time in winter!

黒田さんのその地にまつわるお話がとても興味深く、バス移動中も楽しい時間を過ごさせていただきました！次回は冬に参加します！

Due to the high cost of rental cars during the pandemic and the fatigue of driving long distances, I decided to book this tour. It was great to efficiently visit various attractions in just one day. Thanks to our experienced guide, we were able to see many sights along the way, which was wonderful.

コロナでレンタカーが高かったし、遠いところを運転するには疲れるのでこのツアーを申し込みました。一日で効率よくいろんな名所を回ることができ、本当によかったです。経験豊富なガイドさんのおかげで、道中もいろんな名所を見学できてよかったです。

If you can drive around the tourist spots in Okinawa, that might be great, but since I can't drive and public transportation can be time-consuming... I came across this tour while searching. Signing up was the right choice!

On the way there, the guide shared stories about the different areas we passed through, so I didn't get bored during the ride. The highlight for me was the Churaumi Aquarium, which we spent about two hours at, and I was able to see the whale sharks up close, which was satisfying! I would have loved an extra hour, but since we wanted to visit many other attractions, this amount of time was just right. We had a packed schedule with stops at Manzamo, Kouri Island, the Okashi Goten, and American Village. It was busy, but I felt fulfilled with all the places we visited, making for a very satisfying day.

沖縄の観光地をレンタカーで回れる人はいいのかもしれませんが、運転も出来ないし公共交通機関では時間のロスもあるので…と探しているとこのツアーにたどり着きました。申し込んで正解！
行きし、ガイドさんが市をまたいで行くたびにその土地のお話など色々してくれるので乗車時間も退屈しないで過ごせました。一番行きたかった美ら海水族館は2時間くらいでしたがジンベイザメもしっかり見ることができて満足です！もう1時間あると嬉しいけど、他の観光地にも沢山立ち寄りたいのでこのくらいがちょうどなんですね。万座毛と古宇利島、お菓子御殿、アメリカンビィレッジと盛りだくさんで忙しかったです。でも、色々行けて、忙しいより満足感いっぱいの一日でした。

I was able to efficiently visit must-see tourist spots in Okinawa in one day, such as Churaumi Aquarium, Kouri Island, Manzamo, and American Village. If you don't have a driver's license, you might face issues with transportation, as there may not be bus stops or stations nearby, and you would have to adjust your schedule according to the timetable, which could prevent you from visiting all the places you want. I think it's great to be able to go around with a bus tour while receiving explanations from a guide!

For those considering where to go in Okinawa, I recommend taking a bus tour around the second day and heading to the beaches you liked on the third day for some swimming!

美ら海水族館、古宇利島、万座毛、アメリカンビレッジなど沖縄で欠かせない観光スポットを一日で効率よくまわることが出来ました。免許を所持していない場合、交通費や近くにバス停や駅がなかったり、時刻表に合わせたスケジュールになり、思い通りに回りきれなかったりすると思うので、バスツアーでガイドさんの説明を受けながら回れるのはいいと思います！
沖縄でどこに行けばいいか考えている方は2日目頃にバスツアーで沖縄をまわり、3日目によかったビーチ等に向かって海水浴をするのがおすすめです！

The day was not crowded, but we were taken on a regular large bus. Initially, we were assigned seats from the front, but after everyone gathered, I asked the guide if we could move seats, and they said it was fine. It was nice to be able to sit apart, especially with concerns about COVID still lingering.

When we took the ropeway at Kankakei (this was at our own expense, as we had to leave the bus to ride), the guide kindly got off the bus to see us off, which made me feel reassured.

Along the way, we enjoyed some lovely songs and the guide read excerpts from a novel, which added a unique charm to the tour. I found myself half dozing off while listening, but later, those moments linger in my heart. We also received souvenirs, which I think added value beyond the price we paid.

I have come to love the beautiful Shodoshima.

その日は空いていたのですが、通常の大きなバスで連れて行ってくれました。初めは前から詰めた席で決められていますが、みなさんp揃った後、座席移動していいかどうかガイドさんに聞いたら大丈夫との事で、コロナがまだ気になる中離れて座れるのはありがたかったです。
寒霞渓でロープウェイに乗る際も(こちらは自腹で一旦バスから離れて乗る為)ガイドさんがわざわざ乗る際にバスから降りて見送りに来てくれるので、安心できました。
途中お上手な歌を聞かせてくれて、小説の1部を音読してくれたりツアーならではの醍醐味があります。こう言うのってその時は半分うとうとしながら聞いているのですが後になって何気に心に残る物です。お土産も頂けてお値段以上の価値があると思います。
素敵な小豆島が大好きになりました。

Under the blazing summer sun, I boarded the bus, excited to see what it would be like. The guide mentioned that we should wear our seatbelts, but the guide themselves did not wear one. As the bus departed, I was looking forward to the excitement, but the guide's explanations were just too ordinary. After listening to everything, it ended up being quite normal. It all comes down to the guide's sense of engagement. I was hoping for something thrilling, but it was a letdown. It was boring.

真夏の日差しが照りつけるなか
どんな感じかなと楽しみにバスにのりました。
ガイドの方が説明事項で
シートベルト着用してくださいと言われているが
当の本人は着用せず。
バスが出発して
どんなワクワクが楽しめるるかなと期待したが
ガイドさんの内容は
至って普通すぎて、説明を一通り聞いて
普通に終わった。
すべてガイドさんのセンスの問題。
引きつかせるようなワクワクを期待したが
期待ハズレ。つまらなかった。

On the third day of sightseeing, I used this after returning from Universal Studios Japan. Although it was a short hour, the guide's kind and detailed explanations made it easy to understand, and it was very good.

観光3日目にUSJの帰りに利用しました。
1時間の短い時間でしたが、ガイドさんの親切丁寧な説明で分かりやすくて、大変良かったです。

Furano was absolutely amazing! The lavender was finished, but other flowers were blooming and they were very beautiful! The bus guide's explanations were easy to understand, and I enjoyed the journey as well. I want to go again.

富良野とても最高でした！ラベンダーは終わってましたが、他の花が咲いていてとても綺麗でした！バスガイドさんの説明がわかりやすく、移動中も楽しめました。また、行きたいです。

It was a wonderful bus trip. I was able to enjoy it with peace of mind thanks to the care of the bus driver and the guide. The view from Cape Shakotan is breathtaking, making you think, "I didn't know there was a place like this in Japan!" I recommend it to first-time visitors to Hokkaido and those who have been before!

とても素敵なバス旅になりました。
安心して楽しめたのはバスの運転手さん、ガイドさんのお気遣いがあってこそでした。
積丹岬からの景色は日本にこんなところがあったんだ！と思うような絶景が広がっています。
初めての北海道、そうではない方にもおすすめします！

While laughing at the bus guide's lively talk, we visited the sightseeing spots! The time was just right, not too short or too long! I was healed at the alpaca farm in Shikisai no Oka.

It was more fun than I imagined, so I was truly moved!

バスガイドさんのテンポの良いトークに笑っている間に見学にスポットに！
時間も短すぎず長すぎず、ちょうど良かったです！
四季彩の丘のアルパカ牧場で癒されました〜

想像以上に楽しかったので感動です！

The Blue Pond had well-maintained paths, allowing us to see the beautiful pond. At the Shikisai no Oka, we rode on a unique vehicle that resembled a tractor (for a fee), and we could see the magnificent landscape in the distance, along with many flowers. I think July is the best time to visit.

青い池は、道がきちんと整備されており、美しい池を
みることができた。四季彩の丘では、トラクターみたいな変わった
乗り物（有料でした）に乗って、壮大な風景が遠くに見えて、そして
たくさんの花々が見えました。7月が一番いいと思います。

The best part of this trip was that the bus was very comfortable, the driver's driving skills were excellent, and I hardly felt any bumps. I have my own driver's license, but I decided on this schedule with my girlfriend because all the rental cars in Okinawa were booked. As a foreigner, I can't catch everything the guide says, but I can feel that the guide is very kindly introducing various spots along the way. The aquarium is very interesting, and the unexpected Okashi Goten is also fun. Since it's facing the sandy beach, the view is quite nice.

今回の旅行で一番良かったのは、バスがとても快適で、運転手の運転技術がとてもよく、揺れをほとんど感じないことだと思います。私は自分で運転免許を持っていますが、沖縄のレンタカーが全部借りられないという理由で、彼女とこのスケジュールを決めました。外国人として、ガイドの話は全部聞き取れるわけではありませんが。でもガイドさんが通りすがりのスポットをとても親切に紹介しているのが感じられます。水族館はとても面白いし、予想外の御菓子御殿も面白い。砂浜に面しているので、景色はかなりいいです。

My first visit to Shirakawa-go. It was easily accessible from Kanazawa and offered great value for money.
The explanations during the drive made the scenery much more enjoyable and were very educational.
In Shirakawa-go, the prior explanations allowed for a comprehensive understanding, making it easy to explore without wasting time.
The breathtaking photo spots and highlights were wonderful experiences that you can't have on a personal trip.
This tour, which includes lunch and a rice cracker baking experience at a reasonable price, comes highly recommended.
The lush summer scenery of Shirakawa-go was also very nice. I would love to participate again in a different season.

初の白川郷。金沢から気軽に行けてコスパも最高でした。
車中での説明は、見る景色が数倍楽しくとても勉強になりました。
白川郷では、事前に説明してくださったので、全体的な把握ができて無駄なく巡る事ができました。
写真の絶景スポットや見どころは、個人旅行では体験できない素晴らしいものでした。
昼食、おせんべい焼き体験付きでリーズンブルなこのツアーは大変おすすめです。
緑深い夏の白川郷もとても良かったですよ。季節を変えてまた参加したいです。

Thank you for guiding us through so many things during the one-hour journey. I also appreciated the safe driving, which made the experience enjoyable.

１時間の移動で、たくさんの事をガイドして下さり、ありがとうございました。また、安全運転で楽しく参加させていただきました。