All Reviews for Bus Tours

First, we went on a mangrove cruise in Iriomote Island. It was very pleasant to leisurely explore on a sightseeing boat while listening to the guide's explanations. After that, we crossed to Yubu Island by water buffalo cart. The flowers along the road to Manta Beach were very beautiful. The tropical flowers like hibiscus and bougainvillea, along with the butterflies, were impressive. The sea beyond was also breathtaking.

Finally, we visited Taketomi Island. We chose a glass-bottom boat and bus tour. The guide was very kind and taught us how to find star sand at Kaiji Beach, and we toured the village on the island, receiving various explanations in a short amount of time. Although we didn't ride the water buffalo cart, we were able to walk nearby and take photos, which was great. Since the time to see the village was short, I would like to take a leisurely stroll next time. It was a charming and very lovely island. I was extremely satisfied to see so many different landscapes in just one day!

最初に西表島でのマングローブクルーズ。ガイドさんの説明を聞きながらのんびり遊覧船での散策は気持ちが良かったです。そのあと由布島へ水牛車で渡ります。マンタの浜までの道沿いのお花がとても綺麗でした。ハイビスカスやブーゲンビリアなど南国らしいお花、蝶々に感動。その先の海にまた感動でした。
最後に竹富島です。我々はグラスボートとバス観光を選択しました。
ガイドさんがとても良い方で、カイジ浜で星砂の見つけ方を教えて頂いたり、島内の集落を回り、短い時間の中いろいろ説明して頂きました。
水牛車には乗りませんでしたが、歩きながら近くで見て写真も撮る事が出来たので良かったです。
集落を見る時間が短かったので、次はゆっくり散策したいです。風情がありとても素敵な島でした。
１日でこれだけ色んな景色が見れて、大満足です！

I was captivated by the gassho-zukuri village that appears in the mountains. There is also a river nearby, and beautiful traditional scenery spreads out before you. Since it's a tourist spot, there are souvenir shops scattered around. I bought some limited edition doburoku (unrefined sake). Two hours was not enough time, and I felt rushed. I hope to visit again someday and take my time.

山の中に現れる合掌造りの集落に
心奪われました。近くに川もあり
昔ながらの美しい風景が広がっています。
観光地なのでお土産屋さんも点在しています。
限定販売のどぶろくを購入しました。
２時間弱では時間が足りずバタバタです。
いつかまたゆっくり訪れたいです。

I participated in this tour, which included the Silo Observation Deck, Showa Shinzan, designated as a special natural monument, a lunch featuring thick grilled scallops, takikomi gohan made with Hokkaido brand rice "Nanatsuboshi," and a delicious chanko nabe full of ingredients, all of which were very satisfying. The ninja show at Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura was very powerful and impressive. Finally, we visited Hell Valley and headed back. The scenery from the car was exceptional, especially since the autumn leaves were still visible. Thanks to the driver's efficient and kind guidance, we were able to visit many famous spots in one day. Additionally, my companions took many photos, creating wonderful memories, and my mother was very happy. I highly recommend this tour. I want to visit Hokkaido again!

こちらのツアーに参加させて頂きました。サイロ展望台、特別天然記念物に指定されている昭和新山、昼食は肉厚の帆立焼き、北海道産ブランド米を使った【ななつぼし】の炊き込みご飯、具沢山の美味しいちゃんこ鍋と大変満足な内容でした。登別伊達時代村での忍者ショーはとても迫力があり見応えがありました。最後は地獄谷へ行き帰路につきました。紅葉がまだ残っていたこともあり車中から見る景色は格別でした。ドライバーさんの無駄のない親切な案内でたくさんの名所を1日でまわることができました。また同行の方に写真をたくさん撮っていただき良い思い出になり母も喜んでおりました。このツアーはオススメです。また北海道へ行きたいと思います！

Since I had some time in Osaka, I joined a one-hour bus tour. I was able to see various landmarks from the second floor of the bus, and I enjoyed it.

大阪で時間が有ったから、1時間のバスツアーに参加しました。色々な名所をバスの二階から見ることが出来て、楽しめました。

It was my first time in Shirakawa-go. The weather was great, and it became a very good memory. The lunch was also delicious. There was no crowd, and we arrived at Kanazawa Station almost on schedule.

始めての白川郷でした。お天気にも恵まれてとても良い思い出になりました。お昼ご飯もおいしかったです。混雑もなくほぼ予定通りに金沢駅に着きました

Even without being able to drive a car, I was able to get around using the ferry, bus, and ox cart! It was fun to visit various islands! It turned out to be a very fulfilling day!

車の運転ができなくても、フェリーとバスと牛車で周れました！いろんな島に行けて楽しかったです！とても充実した1日になりました！

The bus driver on Iriomote Island provided a witty and very entertaining tour guide experience, it was the best! The water buffalo on Yubu Island, while calm, has adorable movements (and thoughts)!

西表島のバスの運転手さんの観光案内、ウィットに富、大変面白く最高⤴️⤴️
油布島の牛車の水牛、おとなしいけど動作(考えている事)が愛らしい‼️

I have been to the Churaumi Aquarium many times, but it was my first time at the Tropical Dream Center. It became a great memory. I will be back again! I was also relieved to see that the bus had thorough infection prevention measures in place.

美ら海水族館は何度も行きましたが、熱帯ドリームセンターはお初でした。いい思い出になりました。またお世話になります！
バスも感染予防策がしっかりされていて安心しました。

You can efficiently visit the attractions even without a car. It's perfect for sightseeing on the last day since you can get off at the airport. It had been on hold for a long time due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but it reopened in November.

車なしでも見所を効率よくまわれます。
空港で下車可能なので、最終日の観光にぴったりでした。
コロナ禍で長く休止されており、11月から再開したとのことでした。

I traveled to Taketomi Island and first participated in a bus tour. On that day, it was a private tour with a knowledgeable guide, and I was able to search for star sand. Next, the water buffalo cart ride was more relaxing than I expected, and it was really great!

竹富島に渡り、先ずはバス観光に参加しました。
当日は、貸し切りでガイドの説明が良く、星の砂を探すことが出来ました。
次に水牛車は思った以上に、のんびり出来て、とても良かったです！

It was my first time in Ishigaki Island. Initially, I thought it would be fine to explore the remote island on my own without a plan, but I’m glad I joined this tour as it allowed us to cover a lot efficiently. Although it was a long day for the kids, we had a great time with the water buffalo cart and the mangrove cruise. However, since lunch was stated to be "available for order on-site for toddlers," we didn't include a lunch for the kids. When we ordered at the restaurant, we were told, "that menu is sold out" just as the adults were finishing their meals. In the end, we had to order from other menus, which took up time, so we couldn't fully enjoy Yubu Island, which was disappointing. Also, the waiting time between the glass-bottom boat in Taketomi Island and the water buffalo cart tour was excessively long without any explanation, leaving everyone wondering, "What is this wait for?" I think that’s something that could be improved.

Personally, the highlight for me was the bus driver’s guidance from Nakama Port to the water buffalo cart boarding area. I found it very interesting and felt like the bus ride went by in no time. Overall, I feel that participating in this tour was a good decision.

初石垣島でした。当初は離島に自力でいきあたりばったりでいいかな〜と考えていましたが、このツアーに参加して効率よく回れたのでよかったです。子供には長い1日になったものの、水牛車やマングローブクルーズは楽しく過ごせました。ただ、ランチが「幼児は現地でもオーダー可」となっていたので子供のランチは含めませんでしたが、レストランでオーダーすると、大人が食べ終わる頃に「そのメニューは売り切れでした」と…。結局他のメニューを頼み食べ終わるまでに時間を取られてしまったので、由布島は満喫できなかったのが残念でした。また、竹富島グラスボートから水牛車観光に移るまでの待ち時間がやたら長く説明もなく待ちぼうけだったのでみなさん「この時間は一体？？」という感じになったのが改善できる点かなと思います。
個人的に1番よかったのは、仲間港から水牛車乗り場までのバスドライバーさんの案内。とても興味深く拝聴させていただき、バス移動もあっという間に感じました。総合的には参加してよかったなと感じます。

Shirakawa-go is amazing.
It takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes by large bus from Kanazawa Station.
The weather was great, perfect for sightseeing.
Especially, our guide Mr. Kuroda was very energetic and left a great impression.
Also, the rice crackers I baked myself were delicious.
Next time, I want to visit Shirakawa-go in winter!
Lastly, the meeting place was a bit hard to find.

白川郷最高です。
大型バスで金沢駅より１時間１０分程度
天気も良く，最高の観光日和でした。
特にガイドの黒田さんがきびきびと動き，とても好感が持てました。
また，自分で焼いたお煎餅も美味しかった。
次回は冬の白川郷に行きたいょ〜
最後に集合場所がちょっとわかりずらかった。

We were blessed with beautiful autumn weather and had a wonderful day. Thanks to the great tips on photo spots and tourist attractions in Shirakawa-go, we were able to explore efficiently.

紅葉の天気に恵まれて、楽しい1日を過ごせました。白川郷のフォトスポットや観光ポイントをよく教えてもらったので、効率よく回ることができました。

I thought it would be difficult to travel around Tokyo by train, so I purchased this bus ticket. I only visited Tokyo Tower and Senso-ji Temple & Kaminarimon, but I also enjoyed the views from the bus ride.

東京で電車移動での観光は難しいと思って、このバスチケットを購入しました。観光したのは東京タワーと浅草寺＆雷門だけだったけど、バスでのドライブの車窓も楽しめました。

We participated as a family of four. Perhaps due to the impact of GO TO, we were a bit surprised by the fully booked large bus, but they took proper infection control measures, which made us feel safe. In Shirakawa-go, we were able to stroll freely in a relaxed atmosphere, and there was no rush throughout the itinerary, allowing us to fully enjoy our time. The guide, Mr. Kuroda, also shared interesting stories. On the way back, we purchased the recommended Tsukiyomi Yamaji. It was indeed very delicious with a moderate sweetness. Thank you for a fun day. We appreciate your help.

家族四人で参加しました。GO TOの影響もあってか満席の大型バスに少し驚きましたがきちんと感染対策もして下さり安心できました。白川郷ではのんびりした時間軸の中で自由に散策ができましたし、旅程の中どこにも慌ただしさがなく、満喫できました。ガイドの黒田さんのお話も面白かったです。帰りにはおすすめ頂いた月よみ山路も購入。甘さ控えめで確かにとっても美味しかったです。楽しい一日をありがとうございました。お世話になりました。

I was drawn to the tour title "Guided by a Famous Guide!" and the reviews mentioned that it was fun to listen to the sanshin, so I signed up. However, the guide was just an ordinary one. It might be due to the impact of COVID-19, but I signed up for this tour specifically for the guide, so I would appreciate it if any changes were clearly noted.

Additionally, there were some unrealistic aspects in the itinerary. Even though the roads weren't congested, I was told to return quickly from the first drop-off point because there wasn't enough time, and lunch was only 40 minutes, making it a rushed tour.

On the positive side, the driver's bright smile was wonderful! After the tour, I happened to take the same bus line with the same driver, who was a lovely person!

ツアーのタイトルにあった『名物ガイドがご案内！』に惹かれて、口コミでも三線が聴けて楽しいといった内容だったので申し込んだのですが、普通のガイドさんでした。。
コロナの影響かもしれませんが、ガイドさん目当てでこのツアーに申し込んだので、変更点はちゃんと記載してほしいです。
その他、ちょっと行程表に無理があります。
道路が混雑していないのに、1つめの降車地から時間がないからすぐに戻るように言われたり、昼食が40分だったりと、バタバタなツアーです。
良かった点は、ドライバーさんの明るい笑顔！
ツアー後、たまたま乗車した路線バスも同じドライバーさんで、素敵な方でした！

It was a tour with a lot of travel, but each destination was filled with emotion. On the last day of the trip, I thought everyone would be tired, so I chose the water buffalo cart and bus tour on Taketomi Island. It was the right decision to go with the bus tour. I thought the mangrove boat ride would be a slow and quiet way to enjoy the forest, but it was great with the guide's explanations and the opportunity to take photos. It became a wonderful memory.

移動が多いツアーでしたが、行く先々は感動でいっぱいでした。旅の最終日に参加で疲れもあるだろうと思い、竹富島では水牛車とバスツアーにしました。バスツアーにして正解でした。マングローブ船はゆっくり静かに森林を楽しむのかなと思っていましたが、ガイドさんの説明もあり写真も撮れてよかったです。良き思い出となりした。

The highly trained staff was great. The guide's knowledge and skills were also impressive. I would like to use this service again.

非常に訓練された運行スタッフで良かったです
ガイドさんの知識も技量も高かったです
また利用したいと思います

I joined in the late morning, and I'm glad the weather was nice. The traffic is quite heavy, so the later stops are running behind schedule.

午前中の遅い時間から参加しましたが、天気が良くてよかったです。渋滞がかなりすごいので後の停留所は遅れ気味です。

The tour content was good. However, I was disappointed that the bus was a microbus. We couldn't maintain distance from other participants, and since there were elderly people in the group, I really wished they had provided a proper sightseeing bus that allowed for spacing, especially during these times. I understand that it's tough with the increasing number of infections, but that aspect was truly disappointing.

ツアー内容は良かったです。ただ、バスがマイクロバスでがっかりです。
他の参加者とも間隔を開けられないし、高齢の方もいたので、こんな時だからこそ、ちゃんと間隔をあけられる観光バスにしてほしかったです。
感染者が増えてるので、大変なのもわかりますが、そこだけはほんと残念でした。

The tour of Iriomote Island was interesting with explanations about the mangroves. On Yubu Island, I could hear the wonderful singing along with the water buffalo cart and sanshin. Taketomi Island was also great, as I enjoyed a cycling tour under the blue sky. It was a wonderful day.

西表島のツアーは、マングローブの説明も面白く、
　由布島の、水牛車も三線と、素晴らしい歌声が聞けて
竹富島も、青空の元　サイクリングツアーにしてとても良い
一日でした。

Our schedule was so tight. Our your guide's knowledge was amazing. However, we were called by a number, not our name. A bit disappointed.

Since I was traveling alone, it was great to be taken to various places in just one day! I was happy to be able to use both the water buffalo cart and the rental bicycle.

ひとり旅だったので、１日で色々な所に連れて行ってもらえて楽でした！ 水牛車とレンタサイクルどちらも利用できて良かったです。

It was just Halloween, and American Village was bustling with both adults and children in costumes. Furthermore, the time of arrival coincided perfectly with sunset, which was very beautiful.
Although the time on Kouri Island was a bit short, I still thought it was a great tour overall.

ちょうどハロウィンでしたが、アメリカンビレッジは大人も子供も仮装した方が多く活気が溢れていました。さらに、到着した時刻がちょうどサンセットでとても美しかったです。
古宇利島の時間が少し短かったですが、それも含めた上でも良いツアーだと思いました。

I visited Shirakawa-go for the first time.
The bus provided a wealth of information, and I think participating in the tour allowed for a smooth visit.
We were also blessed with good weather, making it a wonderful trip.
Thank you very much.

初めて白川郷に行きました。
バスの中も豊富な情報をお話頂き、ツアーに参加したからスムーズに見学ができたと思います。
天気にも恵まれとても良い旅ができました。
ありがとうございました。

I enjoyed a full tour around Yakushima while listening to the bus guide's explanations. As we drove along the Western Forest Road, we were able to see monkeys and deer along the roadside since it's a UNESCO World Heritage protected area, which was a lot of fun. There were discoveries that I wouldn't have noticed just driving around on my own with a rental car.

屋久島一周をバスガイドの説明を聞きながら楽しめました。西部林道を走っていると世界遺産の保護区なので、猿や鹿が道路際に出没して楽しめました。
個人で、レンタカーでただ走っているだけではわからない発見がありました。

It was a small group of three, including myself, and we had a cheerful bus trip! Being able to get along with everyone who participated is one of the joys of traveling!

I tend to have a strong travel style, preferring hidden gems and gourmet experiences over typical tourist spots, so I appreciated that this tour had plenty of free time and allowed us to move around as we liked within the time frame. Thanks to that, I was able to buy some delicious bread.

We arrived at Shirakawa-go early in the morning, so we could take photos in a relaxed atmosphere. The Hida beef miso on a magnolia leaf for lunch was also a highlight!

In Takayama, I felt like I was on a little pilgrimage to some sacred sites.

Above all, the guide's entertaining stories really hit the spot, and even now on my way home, I find myself laughing as I remember them!

Thank you to the guide and the driver! It was a memorable trip. I am grateful for this once-in-a-lifetime experience.

私を入れて3人、少人数で和気藹々のバス旅でした！参加した皆さんと仲良く出来るのも旅の醍醐味ですね！

私は旅のクセが強くがっつり観光地を巡るよりは知る人ぞ知る場所やグルメに興味がある方なので、このツアーは自由時間も長く、時間内なら好きに動いていいのが有り難かったです。お陰で美味しいパンが買えました。

白川郷は朝早めに着くので、のんびりした空気の写真が撮れますよね。お昼ご飯の飛騨牛朴葉味噌もポイント高いですよねー！

飛騨高山ではちょっとした聖地巡礼もした気分になれました。

何よりガイドさんの面白話しがツボに入り帰路に着いた今でも思い出して笑っております笑笑

ガイドさんドライバーさんお世話になりました！
思い出深い旅になりました。一期一会に感謝。

The mangrove cruise in Iriomote Island offers a thorough explanation about mangroves, making it educational. The water buffalo cart experience in Yubu Island and Taketomi Island was enjoyable as we could leisurely sightsee while taking in beautiful landscapes and the characteristic streets of Okinawa.

西表島のマングローブクルーズでは、マングローブについて丁寧に説明してもらえて勉強にもなります。由布島、竹富島の水牛車体験では綺麗な風景や沖縄らしい街並みを見ながらのんびり観光できたのが良かったです。

I had always wanted to visit Gokayama and Shirakawa-go. The guide provided great recommendations for must-see spots and hidden scenic photo locations, making for a very enjoyable day. The lunch was also very delicious. I wanted to experience making washi paper in Gokayama, but unfortunately, it was closed. The last stop was a hands-on experience making rice crackers, which was very easy and tasty, and I ended up buying too many as souvenirs. I would love to participate again if I have the chance. Thank you for a wonderful day!

以前から行きたかった五箇山、白川郷
ガイドさんには見学のおすすめの場所や穴場の絶景photoスポットを教えていただきとても楽しい１日を過ごすことができました。
ランチもとても美味しかったです。
五箇山で和紙漉き体験をしたかったのですが、お休みだったので残念でした。
最後に立ち寄ったお煎餅の手作り体験はとても簡単で美味しくついついお土産に買いすぎてしまいました。
また機会があれば参加させていただきたいと思います。
楽しい１日をありがとうございました‼️

I participated with the aquarium as my main goal. It seems that this popular tour usually requires a full house, but there were only 17 participants, so I secured four seats for myself. The guide even entertained us with songs and played the sanshin without me asking, which greatly increased my satisfaction. American Village has many shops and restaurants, creating an atmosphere reminiscent of America. There are so many places to explore that one day isn't enough, so I would like to try again.

水族館を目あてに参加しました。
普段は満席必須の人気ツアーのようですが17名だったのでひとりで4席確保。
頼んでもいないのにガイドさんが歌や三線まで披露していただき満足度上々でした。
アメリカンビレッジは雑貨屋や飲食店が多く、アメリカを彷彿とさせる佇まいです。
一日では回りきれない数なのでまたチャレンジしたいです。