All Reviews for Bus Tours

The weather was very nice, and the autumn leaves were beautiful. It was the sightseeing season, and thanks to the quick thinking of the tour company, we took the usual reverse route, but the roads were smooth, allowing us to stroll leisurely, and the food was delicious. I was a bit anxious since it was my first solo trip, but I enjoyed it.

とても良い天気で、紅葉が綺麗でした。
行楽シーズンで、観光会社の方の機転でいつもの逆コースでしたが、道路もスムーズで、ゆっくり散策出来て、食事も美味しいかったです。始めての一人旅で少し不安でしたが、楽しめました。

I participated in a tour that takes you to the classic sightseeing spots in Kyoto in one day. We efficiently visited Fushimi Inari Taisha, Kiyomizu-dera, Kinkaku-ji, and Arashiyama using buses and trains! The plan included a kaiseki lunch and admission fees, so I was able to enjoy the city of Kyoto without any hassle. It's an excellent value for money and highly recommended!

紅葉 京都の定番観光地を1日で巡るツアーに参加しました。伏見稲荷大社→清水寺→金閣寺→嵐山と, バスと電車を利用して効率良く観光する事が出来ました！懐石の昼食と拝観料付きプランだったので,手間なく京都の町を楽しむ事が出来ました。コスパ抜群でオススメです！

I participated with a friend. The guide was amazing. They provided the tour in both Japanese and English, which was truly wonderful. Thanks to the guide's knowledge and the atmosphere they created, the tour became a memorable experience. Thank you very much!

友人と2人での参加。ガイドさんが、最高でした。日本語と、英語で、ガイドをされていて、本当に素晴らしかったです。ガイドさんの知識と、醸し出される雰囲気で、ツアーが、思い出深いものになり、本当にありがとうございました。

The tour that efficiently covers the mangrove forest cruise in Iriomote, the ox cart ride to Yubu Island, and the charming star sand beach and ox carts in Taketomi Island was absolutely satisfying. I really felt it was worth going, especially since the weather was just right. I highly recommend it for anyone visiting the Nansei Islands for the first time.

西表でのマングローブの林のクルーズ、牛車で行く由布島、星砂の浜と牛車が魅力的な竹富島を効率的に周れるツアーは大大満足。
ギリギリ天候にも恵まれてほんっとに行って良かったなと思います。初めて南西諸島に行く人には絶対お薦めです。

The weather was favorable, with the blue of the clear sky and the white of the snowy mountains, and the gassho-zukuri houses below were truly wonderful. The explanations were also thorough and good. However, I thought it was questionable that even though eating was discouraged on the bus, they did not pay attention when someone was having breakfast.

天気にも恵まれ、青天の青と雪山の白、その下の合掌造りはとても素晴らしかったです。
説明も丁寧で良かったです。
ただ、バス内でものを食べるのはご遠慮となっていましたが、朝食を食べていても注意をしないのはどうかと思いました。

I took a double-decker, open-top bus from Tokyo Station, passing through the Imperial Palace, Tokyo Tower, and Rainbow Bridge.
Check-in was smooth.
Since the seats are assigned, there's no need to compete for a spot.
When there are fewer customers, you can sit more freely, further avoiding close contact.
I usually live and work in the metropolitan area, but riding the bus slowly and taking in the scenery was refreshing and different.
I actually wanted to ride during the time when I could see the night view, but I enjoyed it enough during the day.
Just keep in mind that since it's open, it's good to have warm clothing and glasses.

東京駅から皇居を通り東京タワー、レインボーブリッジを通る2階建て屋根なしバスに乗りました。
チェックインはスムース。
席も決まっている為、席取り合戦にならなくても済みます。
お客様が少ないと自由咳になるので、3密を更にさけて座ることもできます。
普段首都圏に住み働いてますが、ゆっくりバスに乗って案内されて見る景色はまた違って新鮮でした。
本当は夜景の見れる時間に乗りたかったですが日中でも十分楽しめました。
ただオープンなのでかなりの防寒対策メガネなどがあると良いです

We participated as a family. Autumn in Kyoto was very beautiful with clear air. It was great that we could visit various places in one day. The guide was kind and helpful. They were also friendly to foreign visitors. It was a very enjoyable day.

家族で参加しました。秋の京都は、空気が澄んでいてとても綺麗でした。一日で、色々回れるので良かったです。ガイドさんも親切で良かったです。外国の方にも親切にガイドされていました。とても楽しい一日でした。

The tour guide was very kind and I felt that they were very considerate. Thank you to the driver for their calm and safe driving!

添乗員がとっても優しく、色々お気配りいただきましたと感じます。運転手さんも平穏かつ安全の運転してくださってありがとうございました♪

Four years ago, I participated with my husband, and at that time, there were illuminations at Nakanoshima Park and projection mapping at the Central Public Hall. The view from the highway was amazing, and I wanted to show my elderly father the beautiful illuminated scenery, so I made a reservation.

Unfortunately, I couldn't get a reservation for that timing this time, which left me feeling a bit unsatisfied. However, unlike last time, the weather was mild, so I could hear the guide's explanations clearly without being drowned out by the wind, and my father was very happy to see the beautiful illuminations that were different from usual.

I wonder if I'm the only one who feels it's unfair that the price is the same during periods with and without projection mapping at the Central Public Hall? Perhaps it's because I've experienced it multiple times at different times that I can notice the differences, but I couldn't help but think about that.

4年前に夫と参加したのですが、その時は中之島公園のイルミネーションや中央公会堂のプロジェクションマッピングをやっていた時だったので、高速道路から見下ろす景色も最高で、高齢の父にもキレイなイルミネーションの景色を見せてあげたいと申込みました。
残念ながら今回はそのタイミングでの予約が取れず、私的には少し物足りなかったのですが、前回と違って穏やかな気候だったので風の音にかき消されることなくガイドさんのお話もよく聞こえましたし、普段とは違ったイルミネーションの綺麗な景色を観ることができて父はすごく喜んでいました。

中央公会堂のプロジェクションマッピングなどをやっている時期とそうでない時期が同じ料金なのを不公平に感じるのは私だけでしょうか？
違うタイミングで複数回乗ったからこそ違いがわかるのかもしれないのですが、そんなことを思ってしまいました。

Since you often have the opportunity to ride on boats and there can be swaying due to rain, it's better to have motion sickness medication even if you usually don't get sick! One person felt nauseous and had to drop out, but the staff informed them that they couldn't return immediately.

The weather forecast for Okinawa is unreliable. It's better to have rain gear. There were also people lining up to buy raincoats that looked like they were worth less than 100 yen inside the boat.

船に乗る機会が多いし、雨で揺れることもあるので普段酔わなくても酔い止めあった方が良いです！
1人気持ち悪いと脱落しましたが、すぐには帰れないことをスタッフから言われてました。

沖縄の天気予報あてになりません。
雨具あった方が良いです。
船の中で、見た目が100均以下のカッパ買うために並んでる人もいました。

I don't know which country it is, but I received about ten phone calls from the back, and each time it turned into a long conversation. I was fed up. I wish they would include etiquette in the contract at the time of application if possible.

After gathering, we took the train to Fushimi Inari Taisha. After the visit, we walked to the bus parking lot. We had lunch right after arriving at Kiyomizu-dera (before noon) ⇒ Kinkaku-ji ⇒ Arashiyama. Those returning to Osaka took the bus again after the visit. People going to Kyoto Station received tickets and could do as they pleased afterward. The guide said they would take us to photo spots. Even though I received a ticket, I accidentally used my Suica! Ahhh!

どこの国か分かりませんが、後ろの方に10回くらい電話がかかってきて、その度に長話。うんざりしました。出来たら申し込みの時点で、マナーも契約の中に盛り込んでくれたらいいな、と思いました。
集合後、稲荷大社までは電車。見学後にバス駐車場まで徒歩。清水寺に着いてすぐに昼食(12時前)⇒金閣寺⇒嵐山。大阪まで帰る人は見学後にまたバスに乗車。京都駅の人はチケットもらって後は好きにして良し。ガイドさんは映えスポットまで案内してくださるとのこと。チケットいただいたのにSuicaをうっかり使用してしまった！あーー

I was a bit concerned about my physical stamina since I was with my elderly parents, but we used boats, water buffalo carts, and buses, so there were no particular issues. We were able to ride the water buffalo cart twice; the first time we were at the back, and the second time at the front, which was quite enjoyable. Personally, I would have liked a bit more time to explore Yubu Island rather than just the mangrove tour. Overall, I was satisfied with the efficient visit to the three islands. Thank you very much.

高齢の両親と一緒だったので体力的に不安がありましたが、船や水牛車、バスを利用したので特に問題ありませんでした。水牛車も2回乗れて、1回目は最後尾、2回目は最前列と充分楽しめました。
個人的にはマングローブ遊覧より、由布島の散策にもう少し時間が欲しかったです。
効率的に3島巡れて概ね満足です。ありがとうございました。

When I got on the bus, I was given a printed QR code at the reception. I have to show it when getting on and off, but I need to be careful not to let it get crumpled. Traveling hands-free is not recommended, haha. At places like Kinkaku-ji and Kiyomizu-dera, there are a lot of people, so it's better to arrive at the bus stop a little early.

バスを乗る時受付してプリントアウトされたQRコードを渡されました。
乗り降りするときそれを見せるのですが、ぐちゃぐちゃにならないように気をつけ付けないといけません。
手ぶらの旅はオススメ出来ませんね笑
金閣寺、清水寺辺りでの乗り降りはとにかくたくさん人がいるのでちょっと早めにバス停いた方が良いです。

The guide was kind, and the Churaumi Aquarium, Kouri Island, and the Christmas illumination at American Village were all fantastic.

ガイドさんも親切で、美ら海水族館、古宇利島、クリスマスイルミネーションのアメリカンビレッジ
どこも、最高でした

It was my first time visiting Shirakawa-go and Hida Takayama.
I was able to take great photos of the village from the recommended spots by the tour guide.
The lunch was delicious and just the right amount.
In the second half at Hida Takayama, I enjoyed walking around tasting dango, Hida beef croquettes, and Hida beef sushi.
It would be nice if the tour price were a bit lower.

初めての白川郷と飛騨高山でした。
ツアコンの方のおすすめ写真スポットから良い集落写真が撮れました＾＾
お昼ご飯も美味しくて、多過ぎず、
後半の飛騨高山でお団子や飛騨牛コロッケ、飛騨牛鮨の食べ歩きが出来ました。
もう少しツアー料金がお安めだといいかも。

I participated in a hotel transfer from Onna Village. It was very helpful since I didn't have a rental car. The driver, who drove safely, kindly greeted us with "thank you for your hard work" every time the bus stopped for passengers to get off, and when we returned, he said "welcome back." It was very pleasant. The bus guide was a veteran, and he was great at speaking; his voice was easy to hear, making for a wonderful guiding experience throughout the day.

We visited Manzamo in the rain and then proceeded to the Pineapple Garden. As the guide mentioned, they made efforts during the COVID period, and I could see their creativity, making it more enjoyable than I expected. By the time we headed to Kouri Island, the rain had stopped, the sky was blue, and the sea looked beautiful. It was just around lunchtime, and unexpectedly, we were served delicious sandwiches, which was a delightful surprise. Since we were at a roadside station, we could buy local watermelon and have lunch.

After that, the weather cleared up, and we arrived at the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium. We had about two hours, so we took the ¥300 internal shuttle bus, which took an hour to go around. The vast grounds were pleasant, with a nice breeze, allowing us to appreciate the beautiful sea, impressive buildings, and stunning nature. After that, we entered the aquarium, where we had plenty of time to see everything. The guide's explanations were easy to understand and made the trip even more enriching.

We started our journey back from the last stop at the Chinsuko Kingdom, and the guide's charm added a nice touch. Thank you for a wonderful day. If I could wish for anything, it would have been perfect if it had been eligible for the national travel support program.

恩納村のホテル送迎付きで参加。レンタカーが無いのでとても助かります。安全運転のドライバーさんはバスが止まって乗客が降りる度にお疲れ様と声をかけて下さり戻るとお帰りなさいとの事。とても感じ良かったです。バスガイドさんはベテランの方でしたがお話が上手で声も聞きやすく素晴らしいガイドぶりで一日中楽しかったです。 雨の中の万座毛 パイナップルガーデンと進みました。パイナップルガーデンはガイドさんも言っていましたが、コロナを期に努力なさったそうで工夫が見られ 思った以上に楽しかったです。古宇利島に向かう頃には雨も止んで空が青く海も綺麗になりました。丁度お昼時でしたが思いがけず美味しいサンドイッチが配られて感動しました。道の駅でしたので特産のスイカを買ったりしてお昼を食べられました。その後は快晴になり美ら海水族館到着。約２時間ありましたので¥300の園内周遊バスで1時間掛けて回りました。広大な敷地ですがバスはのんびりと気持ち良く風が通り美しい海や立派な建物 見事な自然も把握できました。その後水族館へ入ったのですが充分見ることができました。ガイドさんの説明は分かりやすく楽しく旅が一段と濃厚になりました。最後のお菓子御殿から帰途に着きましたがガイドさんのアザトヤユンタは風情があって良かったです。良い一日をありがとうございました。欲を言えば全国旅行支援対象でしたら完璧でしたね。

I participated in a one-day bus tour from Sapporo that included visits to places like Lake Shikotsu and Lake Toya. The weather was great, and it was a wonderful trip where I could feel the vast nature of Hokkaido. It was my first time visiting all these places, and we stopped at seven locations, each one more amazing than the last, which was truly moving. I think it would be quite challenging to visit so many tourist spots in one day on my own, so I'm really glad I participated. During the bus ride, it was also great that they talked about the next destination and the highlights of the places we were passing by. The two guides and the bus driver were wonderful people. Thank you very much. I would love to join a different tour next time!

札幌発で、支笏湖洞爺湖など巡る1日バス観光に参加させてもらいました。
お天気も良く、北海道の大自然を感じる、素敵な旅でした。どこも初めて行く場所で、7か所回ったのですが、すべて素晴らしいところばかりで、感動の連続でした。これだけの観光地を1日で回るのは、個人ではかなり大変だと思うので、本当に参加してよかったです。バスの中では、次に行く目的地や今走っている場所の見どころなど話してくれたことも、とてもよかったです。ガイドさんお二人、バスの運転手さん、素敵な方々でした。ありがとうございました。
また、次は違うツアーも参加したいです！

Since there was only one group of participants, we ended up touring with a sightseeing taxi. Therefore, I don't think this will be very helpful, but the driver and guide provided very detailed explanations, so I learned a lot about Yakushima. Knowing the overall picture of the island and even some ethnological aspects on the first day of the trip made this journey much richer.

たまたま、参加者が一組だったので観光タクシーでの周遊となりました。
ですので、参考にはならないとは思いますが・・
運転手兼ガイドの方が、大変詳細に説明してくださったので、屋久島のことがよくわかりました。
旅の初日に、島の全体像や民俗学的なことまで知りえたことは、この旅を豊かなものにしてくれました。

It was great that there were no loud or disruptive people, even with foreign guests present. The guides included a Japanese person and a foreigner who spoke Chinese, and both were cheerful, taking photos and being very kind.

We changed our initial plans and visited Lake Shikotsu first. It was sunny, and the beautiful surface of the water was a delight to see. Lake Toya was also lovely. The view from Cape Erimo was spectacular. I wasn't very familiar with Showa Shinzan, but the scenery was great, and I found the history with the volcano very interesting to explore.

外国人の方も一緒でしたがうるさく騒ぐ人もおらず良かったです。ガイドさんは日本人の方と、外国人の、中国語を話す方と2人いらっしゃり、2人とも明るく写真を撮って下さったり親切にしてくれました。
当初の予定から変更になり、支笏湖には最初に訪問しました。晴れていてきれいな水面が見られて良かったです。洞爺湖も綺麗でした。地球岬からの眺めも素晴らしかったです。昭和新山はあまり知らなかったのですが、眺めもよく、また火山との歴史も興味深く見学しました。

The guide's talk was filled with useful tidbits, which was great. It was also fun to experience making rice crackers.

There was plenty of time in Shirakawa-go, allowing for a leisurely stroll.

However, I was a bit disappointed with the lunch menu (it would be nice if there was an option for a plan without lunch given the menu).

ガイドの方のお話がプチ情報満載で良かったです。お煎餅焼きも、体験できて楽しかったです。
白川郷も十分な時間があって、ゆっくり散策できました。

ただ、お昼のメニューは少し残念でした（あの内容なら、お昼なしのプランも選べると嬉しいです）

Reception
It's hard to find where the reception is. There was no explanation after checking in. I was left unattended.
Bus Seats
I was moved from the assigned seat I was sitting in. Even though the seats were designated, others were also seated randomly.
Lack of Knowledge about Toilet Facilities at Tourist Spots
I couldn't grasp where the toilets were or how many there were. I didn't have time to ride the ropeway at Showa Shinzan. For those who don't go to the bear ranch, there was no place to rest, so I didn't know how to spend my time.
Compared to other tours, this was of a lower level.

受付
どこにいるのかわかりづらい。受付した後の説明なし。放ったらかしにされた。
バス座席
指定された座席に座っていたら移動させられた。座席が決まっているのに他の人も適当に座らされていた。
観光地のトイレ事情など無知
トイレの場所や何箇所あるか把握出来ていない。昭和新山でロープウェイに乗車する時間がなかった。熊牧場に行かない人は何をして過ごすか、休憩場所がなかったのでどう過ごせばいいのかわからなかった。
他の観光ツアーと比べて低レベル

It's convenient to have explanations of the landmarks through the earphones. Since I also ride open buses when I travel to other countries, I took one this time for my husband, who hasn't been to Kyoto in a while.

It was enjoyable to interact with foreign visitors, and the view of the city from a high place allowed us to see various sights that we wouldn't normally see. Although it was an open bus, everyone was wearing masks properly, which made me feel safe.

イヤホンで名所の解説をしてもらえるのが便利で
他の国に行った時もオープンバスに乗っていますので
今回も京都が久しぶりの主人の為に乗車しました。

外国の方達との交流も出来て、高い所からの街の景色は普段観られないところが色々と見られるので楽しいかったです。
オープンですが、皆さんマスクをきちんとされての乗車で安心でした。

The seats at the back have a better view of the illumination than those at the front. [Seat selection is not available.]
They provide blankets and hand warmers for cold weather. Don't forget to grab a warm drink from places like Starbucks.
Due to traffic, I was able to enjoy the illumination at a leisurely pace.

前の方より後ろの方の座席の方がイルミネーションがよく見えます。［座席指定はできません］
寒さ対策で膝掛けとカイロを用意してくれます。スタバなどで温かい飲み物を忘れずに。
渋滞などもあり、ゆっくりイルミネーションを堪能できました。

I thought about renting a car, but since I was in an unfamiliar area, I felt that searching for parking and getting lost would be a waste of time, so I decided to join a tour. As I expected, it was great to have that concern alleviated. I also think that hearing little stories from the tour guide about the local area adds value to the bus tour.

Hida Takayama has a wide range for exploration and many sights to see, so I wished we had a bit more time. The rice cracker baking experience only offered shrimp crackers, which was disappointing for my daughter who has a shellfish allergy. Personally, I think it would be better to eliminate the rice cracker baking experience and increase the time for exploring Takayama.

レンタカーを借りて行こうかと思いましたが、勝手のわからない土地で、駐車場を探したり迷ったりするのは時間のロスだと思い、ツアーを申し込みましたが、思った通り、この心配点が解消されて良かったと思いました。
添乗員さんの、地元にまつわるちょっとした話が聞けるのも、バスツアー利用の付加価値だと思います。
飛騨高山は、散策の範囲が広く、見所もあるので、もうすこし時間があれば良いなと思いました。せんべい焼き体験は、えびせんべい一択だったので、甲殻類アレルギーのある娘は食べることができなかったのが残念だったこともあり、せんべい焼き体験の時間をなくして高山散策の時間を増やしていただくのが個人的には良いかと思いました。

It was very easy to move around since I had two children with me. It was also great that I could listen to the guidance through the earphones. I would like to use it again.

子供が2人いたので、とても移動しやすくよかったです。イヤホンで案内が聞けるのも良かったです。また利用したいです。

It was a holiday, but because the weather was not great, all the tourist spots were empty, and we were able to go around smoothly and on time. It was cold at Nakayama Pass, but we were able to see the first snow. I think it would be amazing to visit again when the weather is nice.

祭日でしたが、天気がいまいちだった為、何処の観光地も空いていて、スム―ズに時間通りに回れました。中山峠では寒かったけれど初雪も見れました。今度は天気の良い時に回れたら最高だと思います。

The explanation from the mom guide was excellent.
It was truly world heritage level.
I didn't expect much from the lunch, but the local flying fish dish was amazing!
I would love to go on a bus tour again.
Thank you very much!

ママさんガイドの説明が最高でした。
まさに世界遺産級
期待していなかった昼食でしたが、地元の飛び魚料理が最高でした〜
またバス観光したいです。
本当にありがとうございました

My first time in Okinawa. I took a tour with Toyo Bus. While on the bus, the guide continuously shared stories about Okinawa's history, famous spots, and folklore. Their narration was very easy to listen to, and I found myself captivated by their gentle storytelling. The driver also kindly sent us off with "Have a good time" every time we got off at a sightseeing spot. We sanitized our hands with disinfectant before reboarding, and they took infection prevention measures seriously. The meeting time and place were explained in detail, so there was no confusion. Although the weather was unfortunate, we were able to enjoy the sightseeing without any inconvenience.

初沖縄。東陽バスでの観光となりました。バスに乗っている時は、ずっとガイドさんが沖縄の歴史や名所の説明、昔話などを話してくれました。
その語りが、とても聞きやすく、優しい語り方で思わず聞き入っていました。
運転手さんも、観光地で降りるたびに、いってらっしゃいと、送り出してくれました。
再乗車の旅に、消毒液で手を消毒。感染対策もしてくれました。集合時間，場所も詳しく説明があってので、迷う事もありませんでした。
あいにくの天候でしたが、不自由なく，観光ができました。

I participated with a foreign friend. I felt a strong presence in the landscape that resembled a fairy tale, and I am even more moved when I look back at the photos. It was a trip that left a lasting impression. Additionally, the guidance in both Japanese and English was appropriate and occasionally included humor, making it meaningful. Thank you for a truly wonderful journey.

外国人の友人と参加しました。昔話のような風景に私自身が存在感でき、写真で見直してみてさらに感動しています。
余韻が残る旅をさせていただきました。
また、言語も日本語と英語でのご案内は適切かつたまにユーモアも交えていただき有意義でした。
本当に素敵な旅をありがとうございました。

I participated alone.
The tour guide, Mr. Kuroda, seems to go on tours almost every day, but he doesn't let the difficulty show at all, providing thorough explanations that made me feel glad I signed up for this tour.
I finally got to see the World Heritage site, Shirakawa-go. It was nice that it was early in the morning, as there were few other tourists, allowing me to explore at a leisurely pace. The photo spot recommended by Mr. Kuroda was quite a walk ahead, but I reached it quickly on my own. Just as he said, it was a photogenic location.
Lunch was in Shirakawa-go, and the food exceeded my expectations in deliciousness.
Next was Hida Takayama. The weather wasn't great, but despite it being a weekday, there were many tourists, both foreign and Japanese. I wonder if it gets even busier on weekends. I'm really glad I could see the charming old streets with my own eyes.
Finally, I had the experience of making senbei (rice crackers). Since I don't usually get to make senbei myself, it was a valuable experience.
Overall, it was a fulfilling day, and I am very grateful.
This tour is enjoyable even for solo participants.

一人で参加しました。
ツアーガイドの黒田さんはほぼ毎日ツアーに出ているそうですが、そんな大変さも感じさせない、丁寧な解説で本ツアを申し込んでよかったと実感しています。
以前から見たかった世界遺産　白川郷。午前中の早い時間なのがよかったのか他の観光客も少なく、ゆっくり回れました。ガイドの黒田さんご推奨のフォトプレイス。かなり先を歩くということでしたら、自分の足ではすぐにつきました。話のとおり写真映えする場所でした。
昼食は白川郷内で。期待を上回る美味しい料理でした。
次は飛騨高山。お天気が今一つでしたが、平日にもかかわらず、外国人から日本人と多くの観光客。休日ならもっと混んでいるのでしょうか。古き良き街並みをこの目で拝見できたこと嬉しく思います。
最後にせんべい焼き体験。普段せんべいを自分で焼くということがないから貴重な体験になりました。
全体をとおして、１日充実した日となり、非常に感謝しています。
一人参加でも十分に楽しめるツアーです。