All Reviews for Bus Tours

During the tour in early May, I enjoyed famous spots in the Iburi region. I also used this opportunity for a pilgrimage to the sacred sites of a certain gold bar manga (Noboribetsu, Lake Shikotsu, and brown bears)!

At Noboribetsu Onsen, I unexpectedly encountered wild Ezo deer, and at the bear ranch, I was able to see newborn cubs born in April and the breeding behavior of large brown bears. I think I was able to experience the unique charm of participating in spring.

Along the way, the guide's stories were also interesting. They kindly took photos for us, and the communication in three languages was smooth, leaving a very good impression. The pudding and yogurt from the Silo Observatory, the scallops from the Toyako Onsen area, and the soft serve ice cream from the Shikotsu Onsen area, all recommended by the guide, were incredibly delicious.

Although the timing at Lake Toya (during lunch) felt a bit rushed, the distribution of time for the other activities was fine, and overall, the pace was good, so I was satisfied.

Additionally, the scenery from the car window was full of highlights, including the industrial area of Muroran, the wind power generation group in Date, the expansive hills of pastures, and the shimmering lakeside at sunset!

　5月初旬のツアーにて、胆振地方の有名スポットを堪能。某金塊漫画の聖地巡礼（登別・支笏湖・ヒグマ）を兼ねて利用しました！
　登別温泉では偶然にも野生のエゾジカを、熊牧場では4月に生まれたての子熊や、大きなヒグマの繁殖行動を見ることができ、春の参加ならではの魅力を味わえたかなと思います。
　道中、ガイドさんのお話も面白かったです。快く写真を撮ってくださったり、3カ国での対応もスムーズでとても良い印象でした。オススメしてもらった、サイロ展望台のプリンとヨーグルト、洞爺湖温泉街の帆立、支笏湖温泉街のソフトクリーム、どれも大変美味しかったです。
　ツアー時程は、洞爺湖での時間（昼食のタイミング）が若干追われてしまったものの、他の時間配分は問題なし、全体的にはテンポ良かったので満足できました。
　また、車窓からの景色についても、室蘭の工業地帯や伊達の風力発電群、牧場草原の広がる丘、夕陽の煌めく湖岸など、見所満載でした！

The smooth response from the guide, along with the accurate guidance and the guide's personal touch, was very good. Riding during a time when it wasn't too hot due to the cloudy weather, the view of Osaka Namba from the second floor through the roof was a refreshing experience. Next time, if the timing works out, I would like to try the Umeda route as well. Thank you for your assistance.

ガイドさんのスムーズな対応と、的確なガイドや、ガイドさんの好みを交えたガイドがとても良かったです。花曇りで暑くならない時間帯での乗車て、2Fでルーフ越しに観える大阪難波は、また新鮮な体験でした。今度は時間が合えばウメダルートにも乗ってみたいと思います。
お世話になりました。

I had seen in reviews that there were many foreign participants, so I had assumed it might be noisy, but the bus was quiet, and everything was on schedule, allowing us to have a very smooth day!

The tour guide was very pleasant and surprised us by explaining things in three languages!

The bus drove safely, which was reassuring, but the seats were a bit cramped, so my body started to ache after a long time traveling.

Overall, it was an excellent trip! Thank you!

参加者は外国の方が多いとクチコミで見ていたので、騒がしいのかなーと勝手に思っていたのですが、バスの中は静かで時間もきっちりされていて、とてもスムーズな1日を過ごすことができました！

添乗員さんは感じの良い方で、３ヶ国語で説明もされていて驚きました！

バスも安全運転だったので安心でしたが、座席が狭めなので、長時間移動で体が痛くなりました。。

ですが全体的に◎の旅でした！ありがとうございました！

At first, I was thinking of using a non-tour bus for sightseeing. However, as I researched bus stops and schedules, I started to feel a bit overwhelmed (getting older makes things feel more burdensome), so I decided to join a tour instead. Since I only needed to remember the meeting place and time for the bus, I didn't have to think about a lot of things and was able to leisurely enjoy the gassho-zukuri architecture and nature.

Additionally, the guide pointed out photo spots, and I was able to capture the gassho-zukuri houses with the fresh green mountains and blue sky in the background, along with the rice fields that had just finished planting.

最初はツアーでないバスを使って観光しようと思っていました。
でもバス停や時刻表など調べていて、ちょっと気が重くなってきて（歳を重ねて億劫になってきました）ツアーに参加することにしました。
バスの集合場所と時間だけ覚えておけばよいので、あれこれ考える必要がなく、ゆっくり合掌造りと自然を楽しめました。

そして、ガイドさんにフォトスポットを教えていただき、新緑の山と青空をバックに合掌造りと田植えが終わったばかりの水田が撮れました。

I participated in early February. On that day, unexpectedly, it snowed, and despite there being only the two of us as participants, they still operated the tour. Several roads were closed, and we couldn't go to places like Yakusugi Land. Even so, taking advantage of the small group size, we were able to visit photo spots where large buses couldn't stop, and whenever we spotted Yakushima deer and Yakushima macaques on the Western Forest Road, they would stop or slow down for us. They were very flexible and accommodating, which allowed us to enjoy the experience to the fullest!

The guide was skilled both in driving and storytelling, and their explanations were easy to understand. Since it was my first time in Yakushima, I learned a lot from them, and it was very educational.

2月上旬に参加しました。
その日はまさかの雪で、参加者も私たち2人だけだったにも関わらず運行して下さいました。
いくつかの道路が通行止めになり、屋久杉ランド等には行けませんでした。それでも少人数なのを活かして、大型バスでは駐停車できない写真スポットを周って下さったり、西部林道ではヤクジカとヤクザルを見つける度に停車や減速をして貰えたり、色々と臨機応変に対応して頂いたので存分に楽しめました！
ガイドさんは運転もお話もお上手で、解説も分かりやすかったです。初の屋久島だったので、沢山のことを教えて貰えてとても勉強になりました。

Tour guide Mr. Mike narration is good.
The trip itinerary slip with brief details was missing.

The service from the tour guide was amazing. I was impressed that they could speak English, Chinese, and Japanese. They handed out maps and provided detailed explanations on efficient routes and locations. They also answered questions, which made me feel at ease. I will participate again!

添乗員さんのサービスがすごい。
英語、中国語、日本語が話せて感心しました。
地図を配ってくれて、効率の良い回り方と、場所の説明も細かく教えてれました。質問にも答えてくれて安心しました。
また参加します！

A great plan that allows you to visit Takayama and Shirakawa-go in one day, which is difficult to do on your own. The guide was fluent in three languages, and there were no issues with the explanations in Japanese. They provided a course that was easy to navigate, and following their suggestions allowed us to manage our time perfectly. There seemed to be congestion on the road just before Shirakawa-go, but thanks to the driver's and guide's judgment to take an alternate route, we arrived smoothly. Although we got tired from walking around in the heat, we were able to take breaks in the air-conditioned bus during the transfers, which made it very comfortable for us.

個人ではなかなか移動が難しい、高山と白川郷を1日で周れるお得なプラン。
ガイドさんは３カ国語ペラペラで、日本語の説明も問題ありませんでした。
周りやすいコースも案内していただき、その通りに周ればちょうどいいくらいの時間でした。白川郷の手前で道路が混雑してたみたいなのですが、ドライバーさんとガイドさんの判断で別ルートに変更されたことでスムーズに到着できました。
また暑い中歩き回って疲れたのですが、移動中にクーラーの効いたバス内で休憩ができたので、身体もとても楽でした。

I walked in an incredible wind. The condition of the road was bad. There were puddles too. But I’m really glad I came because of the wonderful scenery.

ものすごい風の中あるきました。道の状態は、わるかつたです。みずたまりもあつたし。でも、素晴らしい景色で本当にあってよかった

If you're going to the Churaumi Aquarium, this is the best choice. In this class, there are often additional charges for admission, but this price includes everything. At the Kouri Bridge, we were able to see sea turtles.

美ら海水族館に行くなら1番。このクラスだと、入場券別が多いが、込みでこの価格。古宇利大橋では、ウミカメにあえました。

I found this tour while planning my trip to Kanazawa after many decades. The idea of being able to take a day trip to Shirakawa-go was exciting! Since my last visit was in the summer, I was thrilled to see the gassho-zukuri reflected in the rice fields! I quickly jumped at the opportunity and made a reservation.

The microbus stopped near the bus stop for the Shirakawa-go viewpoint, allowing us to fully enjoy the wonderful scenery of the town and the surrounding mountains. The tour guide pointed out great spots for sightseeing and photography, so I was able to capture beautiful shots of the gassho-zukuri reflected in the rice fields.

It was my first visit to Gokayama, and I was once again touched by the beauty of Japan's satoyama (rural landscape). The tour guide's information about Kanazawa was also very interesting (thank you!).

We arrived in Kanazawa just before 4 PM. I thought it was a perfect time for those taking the shinkansen to head home, but I personally wished for a bit more time to stay in each place.

ん十年ぶりの金沢旅行からのプラン考え中にこのツアーを見つけました。
白川郷に日帰りで行けるなんて！前回訪問は夏だったので水田に映る合掌作りが見れる！の案内に直ぐ飛びつき予約をしました。
白川郷展望台へのマイクロバス乗り場から近くにバスが停車、白川郷の街並みと山々の素晴らしい景色をぞんぶんに堪能できました。
添乗員さんが見学＆撮影ポイントを教えてくださったので水田に映る合掌作りもバッチリ撮影できました。
五箇山は初めての来訪。改めて日本の里山の素晴らしさに心和みました。
添乗員さんの金沢を含めた案内もとても興味深かったです。(ありがとうございます。)
金沢到着16時前。新幹線に乗って帰宅される方には丁度いい時間と思いましたが、私はそれぞれもう少し滞在時間が欲しかったです。

The transfer from the boat to the bus to the water buffalo and back to the bus and then the boat can be quite a journey. I think it's better to avoid walking to the water buffalo riding area, especially on hot days, due to the elevation changes. I'm glad I went with a tour.

船→バスの送迎→水牛→バスの送迎→船
水牛乗り場まで、徒歩で行くのは高低差もあり、暑い日はやめた方が良いと思います。ツアーで良かったと思いました

I was aiming to go to the tip of the Shakotan Peninsula, but unfortunately, unfortunately, unfortunately, unfortunately, unfortunately, unfortunately, unfortunately, unfortunately, unfortunately, unfortunately, unfortunately...

積丹半島の先端に行くのが目的でしたが残念残念残念残念残念残念残念残念残念残念残念、、、、、、、、、、

First, I had some unclear points at the time of application, and I inquired via email twice, but they kindly answered my questions, so I decided to participate.

The tour guide's stories and tone of voice were wonderful. They had a lot of interesting topics to share, and their little anecdotes were very entertaining.

By the end of May, the snow wall had become quite low, but it was still impressive, and I'm glad I went.

I thought the bento box would just have rice balls, but it turned out to be a very nice bento. I was told I could eat it on the bus or at Murodo.

まず申し込み時点で不明な点があり
メールで2度問い合わせをしたが丁寧に答えて頂けたので参加しました。

添乗員さんのお話や声のトーンが素敵でした。
たくさん話のネタを持ってて流石でした。小ネタも沢山もって面白かったです。

5月末の参加で雪の壁もかなり低くなっていたけどそれでも感動したし行ってよかったです。

配られたお弁当は おにぎりぐらいかなあと思っていましたがとても素敵なお弁当でした。
バスの中でも室堂で食べてもいいとの事でした。

I was struggling to figure out how to explore Shodoshima without driving when I found this tour. It allowed us to efficiently visit the main tourist spots while almost circling the island, giving us the chance to see various regions. Since the itinerary was packed, the time at each location was limited, and I particularly wished I could have spent a bit more time at Kankakei, but overall, this type of tour generally offered a good amount of free time, and I enjoyed it thoroughly.

My motivation for visiting Shodoshima was Sakae Tsuboi's "Twenty-Four Eyes," so I really wished the tour could have included the real Cape Bunkyo, which is very close to the movie village. The movie village is just a set after all. However, the Tsuboi Sakae Literary Museum located within the movie village was excellent.

I was also very grateful that I was dropped off right in front of the Shodoshima International Hotel where I was staying.

車を運転しないため、小豆島観光をどのようにしようか、頭を悩ませていたときに見つけたのがこちらのツアーでした。主な観光地を効率よく回りながら島をほぼ一周できるので、様々な地域を見ることができました。盛りだくさんな分、それぞれの観光地の時間が限られていて、特に寒霞渓にはもう少し居たかったと思いましたが、この手のツアーとしては概して自由時間が多く、十分楽しめました。
小豆島を訪れるきっかけは壷井栄『二十四の瞳』だったので、映画村のすぐ近くにある本物の岬の文教場もぜひツアーに組み込んでいただきたかったです。映画村は所詮は作りものなので。ただ、映画村内にある壷井栄文学館は大変よかったです。
宿泊先の小豆島国際ホテル前で降ろしていただけたのも、大変助かりました。

The weather was perfect, making it the best for sightseeing! We were able to check out tourist spots while getting an overall view of Osaka, and we enjoyed seeing places we couldn't reach on foot from a distance! We really got to savor the sightseeing experience to the fullest! ♬

お天気に恵まれて観光には最高でした！
大阪の全体像を把握しながら観光場所を確認したり自分達の足で周ることができない所を遠目で見て楽しむことができました！
観光気分を最大に味わえました♬

I had a wonderful experience riding the water buffalo cart on Iriomote Island, which I had wanted to try after seeing it featured on TV and in magazines. Unfortunately, the weather was rainy and not very good, but the day flew by as we traveled between three islands by ferry and bus from the morning. Next time I go, I would like to stay overnight on each island.

以前よりテレビや雑誌で紹介されてる西表島の水牛車に乗ってみたかったのでたいへん良い思い出になりました。
あいにく天気は雨模様であまり良くなかったですが朝からフェリーやバス移動で3島巡りがあっという間に1日が過ぎた感じです。今度行くときは各島々に1泊しながら行ってみたいです

Since it was forecasted to rain, the day trip tour by bus was excellent. I was able to visit various places and I am very satisfied! The time management was also good, and I would like to use this service again if I have the opportunity.

雨の予報だったのでバスで日帰りツアーは最高でした。色んな所へ行けてとても満足しています！時間配分的にも良くてまた機会があれば利用したいと思っています。

Hat an interesting tour! While I speak some Japanese the rest of my family does not. I did my best to translate what I could, but I know we missed out on a lot of the interesting facts about the water buffalo and the tradition and origin story of this interesting mode of transport. We wished we had also understood more about the mangroves.

Thank you for allowing me to participate in this tour 😊 I was healed by the adorable Maekun, and all my daily fatigue disappeared. It was so much fun! If there's another opportunity, I would love to join again 🥺 Thank you, Maekun!

今回ツアーに参加させて頂いてありがとうございます😊
可愛い真栄君に癒されて　日頃の疲れも飛びました　楽しかったです♪
また　機会がありましたらよろしくお願いします🥺
真栄君ありがとーー

The designated hotel shuttle service is available, and the transportation on the remote islands is well thought out, making it very convenient. On Iriomote Island, I was able to see the mangrove forests up close, and on Yubu Island and Taketomi Island, I enjoyed a leisurely pace of sightseeing while riding on water buffalo carts. The local guide's commentary was also entertaining. On Taketomi Island, if you want to get around and visit the highlights, it seems necessary to make a reservation for a rental bicycle in advance.

指定ホテル送迎もあり、離島での移動も効率よく考えられていて楽チンです。西表島ではマングローブ林をしっかり見ることができ、由布島と竹富島ではそれぞれ水牛車に乗って、のんびりしたペースで観光を楽しむことができました。現地ガイドさんのトークも面白かったです。竹富島では、島内を移動して見どころを回るならレンタサイクルの事前予約がないと厳しそうです。

The guide was kind, and the explanations were easy to understand, which was great! Also, the driver had a good personality and drove carefully, making me feel safe. I was satisfied with how efficiently we visited the tourist spots.

ガイドさんが親切で、説明もわかりやすくて、とても良かった！
また、運転手の方も、人柄が良く運転も丁寧で安心できた。
観光スポットも効率よく回れて満足。

I was able to enjoy sightseeing comfortably and happily with the explanations and guidance from the bus guide on the Yakuza Ru号. The day before, I had experienced the Jomon Sugi trekking tour, so I wanted to explore the island more widely the next day, and I was well taken care of. As I had hoped, I was able to do the sightseeing I envisioned.

During the bus ride, I was able to see many Yakuza monkeys and Yaku deer by the roadside, which I think was a benefit of traveling by bus.

The guide helped me with explanations on the bus and at the sightseeing spots, and I was able to get some great photos. Thanks to the driver, who prioritized safety, I enjoyed a pleasant drive. Once again, thank you very much.

やくざる号でバスガイドさんの説明・案内のもと気楽に楽しく観光することができました～前日、縄文杉トレッキングツアーを経験だったので、その次の日は、島内を広く観光できればと思い、お世話になったのですが、思っていた通りの観光を行うことができました～
※バスで移動中に道端等でヤクザル、ヤクジカを多数見ることができたのは、バスでの移動の賜物たと思います。

ガイドさんにはバス内、観光地での説明と合わせて、写真撮影でもお世話になり、いい写真をゲッツできました～
また、安全第一の運転手さんのおかけ様で、気持ちのよいドライブを満喫できました～あらためて、ありがとうございました。

At 10:10, I headed to Wakakusa Mountain. While enjoying the 360-degree view of Nara, a deer approached me. Unfortunately, I had forgotten to bring food for it, which was disappointing. There was also an elderly woman gathering bracken. When I asked if there were still any tender ones left, she showed me the bundle she had collected. It made me feel like my evening drink would be enjoyable.

On the way back, I was dropped off at Kofuku-ji right on time and took a stroll through Nara Park. I was just in time for the half-day tour in the afternoon, which was perfect.

10：10発で若草山へ、奈良番地360度の風景を眺めてると鹿が近づいてくる、あいにく餌を買い忘れて持参していない残念でした。蕨採取してるお婆ちゃんもいた。まだ柔いのがありますかと尋ねると採取した束を見せてくれた。晩酌が進みそうな気がしました。
帰り定刻通りで興福寺で降ろしてもらい奈良公園を散策、午後からの半日ツアーに間に合ってちょうど良かった。

The allocation of time for the tour was excellent, and I was able to see all the places I wanted to visit in this area. It was a very good tour. Additionally, our guide, Mr. Yanagyu, was very friendly, and his explanations of each sightseeing spot were very clear, so I was never bored. If I have the opportunity, I would like to participate again.

見学時間の配分などがとても良く、このエリアの行きたかった場所が全て見れて、とても良いツアーでした。また、添乗員の柳生さんはとても気さくで、各名勝地の説明も非常にわかりやすく、全く退屈しませんでした。機会があれば、また参加したいです。

Being so close, with no clouds, and the guide's sensitivity, Lake Toya and its mirror-like surface were exceptional. The lakeside restaurant at Lake Toya also serves delicious food.

あんな近くで、雲も無く、ガイドさんも、感度。洞爺湖の、鏡洞爺湖は、格別でした。洞爺湖ランチ、湖畔亭も、美味しいです。

It was great that it didn't rain, but since it was mostly cloudy, the views weren't as spectacular as they could have been. However, I was able to visit many wonderful places, so I'm glad I participated!

I think our tour guide, Mr. Yanagyu, had a tough time providing explanations in both Japanese and Chinese, but he was very cheerful and took photos and chatted with us, which made the experience incredibly enjoyable! The female driver was also very cheerful and drove safely. Thank you both very much!

雨が降らなかったのは良かったけど…基本曇多めだったのでどこの景色も最高だった！とまではいかなかった　でも、どこもよい所で色々な所に行けたので参加して良かったです！
添乗員さんの柳生さんも日本語と中国語の両方の説明で大変だったと思いますが、明るい方で写真撮ってくれたり話しかけてくれたりとめちゃくちゃ楽しめました！女性のドライバーの方も明るい方で安全な運転をしてくれました！お二方共ありがとうございました！！

I was able to visit various tourist spots smoothly, guided to places that are not easy to visit all at once. The tour was easy to understand and offered at a more affordable price compared to other sightseeing buses. However, since it was not a large sightseeing bus but rather a medium-sized microbus, when not comparing it to other sightseeing buses, the focus on content and cost performance, along with the hospitality of our guide, Mr. Yanagyu, provided value beyond the price.

One thing I noticed was that during the free lunch time when the A course split, many shops were closed on Wednesday, which limited our options. Also, on the B course, we were supposed to visit Showa Shinzan later, but since we didn't see the ranch, we might have had extra time even after shortening the visit. It might have been better if we had partnered with a restaurant near Lake Toya.

Overall, it was a good experience. Unlike other guides, our guide paid attention to fashion and had her makeup done well, showing a commitment to beauty. I thought it would be great if others could follow her example.

色々な観光地を回れて、なかなか一度に行けない箇所をスムーズに案内され、わかりやすく
ツアーで、他の観光バスよりもお手軽な値段ではありましたが、観光バスではなく、中型のママイクロバスだった為、他の観光バスと比較しなければ、中身重視とコストパフォーマンス、及びガイド案内の柳生さんのおもてなしは、価格以上の価値はありました。少し気になった箇所で言えば、Ａコース分かれた時の　自由昼食、水曜な為、お店がクローズ多いので限定的になってしまった事と、Ｂコースで後から昭和新山行きますが、牧場見なかったため、時間を
短縮しても余ってしまったかな。洞爺湖付近で
食事提携したら良かったかな。
　全体的に　良かったです。
ガイドさんも、他の同じガイドさんと違い、ファッションに気をつけてたり、メイクアップもきちんとしていて、美容に力を入れてる方でした。見習ってほしいなぁと思いました。

On the first day, I was able to get a general understanding of Yakushima, which helped with the next tour. The flying fish tempura for lunch was also delicious. It was great that all the places I wanted to see were covered.

まず1日目に、利用したので、屋久島の大まかなところを知ることができ、次のツアーに役立ちました。
昼食のトビウオの姿揚げも美味しかったです。
見たいところが網羅されていてとてもよかったです。

I was able to visit all the main attractions in Kyoto in just one day, and it felt like a second school trip, which was really fun! The most memorable part was how heavy the "Omokaru Stone" was (laughs). This was my first time using this tour, and both my friends and I were very satisfied with how much we could enjoy Kyoto for this price. I also thought the tour guide was excellent in their hospitality, being considerate of both the foreign guests and the few Japanese participants. It was a very meaningful day. Thank you!

たった1日で京都のメインを全部回れて、二回目の修学旅行みたいですごく楽しかったです！
一番思い出に残ったのは｢おもかる石｣がガチで重かった(笑)
今回初めてこのツアーを利用させていただきましたが、この料金でこんなに京都を満喫でてき私も友達も大満足です。
添乗員の方も外国の方と私達少ない日本人、両方に気を使ってくれてホスピタリティーにも優れていると私は思いました。
とても有意義な1日でした。ありがとうございます。