All Reviews for Bus Tours

I had visited Osaka several times, but I wanted to learn more about the city overall, so I decided to join this bus tour. There were many things I didn't know, and I enjoyed hearing more detailed information about the things I was already familiar with!

何度か大阪には来たことがあったが、全体的に大阪の事を知りたいと思い、このバスツアーに参加してみました。
知らない事も多く、知ってる事ももっと詳しく話が聞けて楽しかったです！

We had excellent tour guides (Mariko and company). Multilingual. They are articulate and caring. We enjoyed our day tour to Mount Fuji (5-stations). Tour bus schedule is precise and the trip was smooth. Lunch and walk at the Village was delightful and a very good experience.

I wanted to go from Kanazawa to Shirakawa-go, and while researching how to get there, I discovered this tour and decided to join. It seems you can also go by bus, but since the price difference isn't significant, I think it was a good choice to participate in the tour. The guide also provides information about great spots for taking photos.

金沢から白川郷に行きたいと思い、行き方を調べる中で
このツアーを発見して参加しました。
バスでも行くことが出来るようですが、価格差もあまりないため、
ツアー参加にして良かったと思います。
良い写真が撮れるスポット等の情報もガイドさんから貰えます。

It was the best tour. I can understand why it's so popular.

There were places that I might have overlooked if I were traveling on my own, but thanks to the bus guide's explanations, I realized many things and had a very meaningful and enriching day.

Adding this to your travel itinerary is definitely a good idea. I highly recommend it.

最高のツアーでした。人気なのも、頷けます。

個人で旅行すると見落としそうな場所等々、バスガイドさんの説明により、なるほどなーとか、いろんなことに気付かされて、とっても有意義な、中身の濃い１日を過ごせました。

旅の中の１日に加えるのは、アリです。
ぜひ、オススメします。

Due to the current circumstances, the Churaumi Aquarium had fewer events, but that allowed for a more relaxed visit. It was also great to experience the culture at Ryukyu Village.

Above all, the bus guide was fantastic. They shared Okinawan culture, songs, and dances, making the tour enjoyable!

時世により、美ら海水族館はイベントも少なかったのですが、その分ゆったり見ることができました。琉球村も文化に触れて良かったでした。
なんと言ってもバスガイドさんが最高でした。沖縄の文化や歌、踊りも披露頂き、ツアーに参加して楽しかった！

I brought my 10mo old son on my own, and this tour was amazing. I did a detailed review on my blog post here: http://www.arielland.com/2020/03/baby-traveler-kanazawa-and-shirakawago.html (or my YouTube vlog here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sycLyDqQZ0)

To sum up what I liked:

✦ Big comfortable tour bus
✦ Bilingual guide sharing amazing details
✦ Good amount of time at each spot, not too long/not too short
✦ Group was half Japanese half international, everyone was very nice
✦ Tour was very timely and organized

I made a reservation for a trip with three female friends.
It was our first island-hopping experience, and we had a wonderful time.

Yufu Island and Taketomi Island felt like tropical islands that are part of Japan but also not quite Japan!
Cycling on Taketomi Island takes a little over an hour, but in mid-March, the weather was nice and pleasant.

女友達3人旅行で予約させていただきました。
初めての島巡でしたが、とても楽しい時間を過ごすことができました。

由布島、竹富島は日本であって、日本でないような南国感たっぷりな島でした！
竹富島でのサイクリングは1時間ちょっとかかりますが、3月半ばで気候もよく気持ちよかったです。

I circled around Yakushima. The guide provided detailed explanations, so I felt I could appreciate the beauty of Yakushima much more than if I had driven around in a rental car. I'm glad I participated.

屋久島を一周してくれました。
ガイドさんが詳しく説明してくれましたので、レンタカーで回るよりも、はるかに屋久島のよさを実感できたと思います。
参加してよかったです。

It was a tour full of highlights. The explanations and performances by the versatile guide about Okinawa were very enjoyable and offered great value for money. I also thoroughly enjoyed the various Okinawan dishes that were introduced to me after the tour!

見どころ満載のツアーでした。コスパ良く多才なガイドさんの沖縄の説明やパフォーマンス等、とても楽しかったです。ご紹介して下さった数々の沖縄料理もツアーの後、堪能しました！

I wanted to visit Lake Shikotsu and Lake Toya in winter, but since I live in an area where it doesn't snow, I thought driving would be impossible, and I wasn't familiar with the bus routes, so I gave up. When I found this tour, I immediately signed up because it was exactly what I was hoping for.
The driver's driving was very reassuring, and the guide was very considerate, making the time feel enjoyable rather than long.
The lunch wasn't bad in terms of taste. The hot pot was, of course, warm, but the other dishes were cold, and the shredded cabbage was dry, making me wonder how long it had been sitting out.
When we arrived at the hotel, we were told that we were scheduled to leave at 1:30, but when we entered the hotel, the bath was available only from 1:00?! I think it's very disappointing for those who were looking forward to it.
I hope the hotel schedule can be better communicated. I would definitely like to see improvements in the lunch.
It's a shame, especially since the bus staff left a good impression.

冬の支笏湖や洞爺湖に行ってみたかったのですが、雪が降らない地域に住んでいるので、車の運転は無理だし、路線バスもよくわからないしと諦めていました。このツアーを見つけて、希望にピッタリだとすぐに申し込みました。
ドライバーさんの運転はとても安心でき、ガイドさんもいろいろ気を使って下さり、少し長いかなと思っていた時間も、そう感じないほど楽しく過ごせました。
昼食は、味は悪くはないです。鍋はもちろん暖かいですが、その他は冷たく、千切りキャベツは乾いていて、いつから置いてあるんだろうと思いました。
ホテルに着いて1時半出発の予定だと言われ、いざホテルに入ったらお風呂は1時から⁉︎楽しみにして来た方にはとても残念だと思います。
ホテルの予定など、しっかり把握していただけたらと思います。昼食は是非改善していただきたいです。
バスのスタッフが好印象だっただけに、残念です。

The mangrove cruise in Iriomote Island's great nature was wonderful. I cycled around Taketomi Island, and the sea was beautiful, and the townscape was lovely. Next time, I want to go canoeing in the mangroves.

西表島の大自然マングローブクルーズ良かったです。
竹富島をサイクリングで周りましたが、海が綺麗で、街並みも素敵でした。
次回はマングローブをカヌーで行きたいです。

The cost performance is excellent.
I had a course that included Kouri Island, Okashi Goten, Manzamo, and American Village, but since we didn't reach the minimum number of participants (due to the impact of COVID-19), the course was slightly different. However, there was an introduction to the Ryukyu Village course, and I participated after changing the slide. The bus was very nice, and both the guide and the driver were experienced, which made me feel safe and relaxed. It was a long journey, but it was great that there were few people and we could see everything efficiently. I think it's a recommended tour. I really enjoyed it.

コスパ良すぎです。
古宇利島・御菓子御殿・万座毛・アメリカンビレッジのコースでしたが最小催行人員に届かなかったので（コロナ感染の影響より）コースが少し違うこととなりましたが琉球村のコースで紹介がありスライド変更し参加しました。バスも非常に良いバスだったしガイド、運転手さんもベテランの方で安心してゆったり寛げました。長時間の長旅でしたが人が少なく効率よく見れたのも良かったです。お勧めツアーだと思います。満喫できました。

Despite the spread of COVID-19, the tour had fewer passengers, which allowed us to enjoy it even more. At Okinawa World, it felt like a condensed experience of Okinawa, and I had a great time exploring. The Eisa dance, especially performed by women, was surprisingly intense. Gyokusendo Cave is mystical. As for the Sefa Utaki, I apologize, but it didn't impress me as much, even though it has historical significance. I found Chinen Cape to be more resonant. It's just a short walk, so there's time to see it before the bus schedule. The bus guide kept us engaged with quizzes and interesting stories, so we never felt bored. Since we had a flight to the outer islands in the afternoon, the morning sightseeing was perfect. I was very satisfied.

コロナ感染が広がりつつある中での観光ツアーで乗客は少なく却って満喫できました。おきなわワールドでは沖縄が凝縮している感じで楽しく拝見できました。特にエイサー踊りは女性であのような激しい舞がと驚きがありました。玉泉洞は神秘的です。斎場御嶽はすみません。歴史があるのでしょうがそれほどではでした。それよりは知念岬の方が心に響きました。歩いて少しなのでバスの時間までに見る余地あります。バスガイドさんがクイズや為になる話をされ退屈しませんでした。午後から飛行機で離島だったので最後の午前観光には持ってこいでした。満足しました。

This time, we participated with two families. There were a total of eight people: two sixth graders, one six-year-old, and one five-year-old. First, we took a mangrove cruise in Iriomote Island. It was a bit cloudy, but the fresh air and beautiful scenery were amazing. However, the sixth graders seemed a bit unsatisfied as they wanted to go canoeing. Next, we crossed to Yubu Island by water buffalo cart. Seeing the water buffalo up close was impressive, and the kids were very satisfied. The lunch bento was also delicious. Be sure to visit the glass-bottom boat in Taketomi Island! The cobalt blue sea was filled with many fish, creating a dreamlike scene.

今回は2家族で参加しました。小学校6年生が2人と6歳が1人と5歳が1人の合計8人です。まずは西表島のマングローブクルーズ少し曇っていましたが良い空気といい景色で最高でした。ただ6年生はカヌーがやりたかったようで物足りなそうでした。次に由布島に水牛車で渡りました。間近でみた水牛は大迫力で子供も大満足でした。お昼のお弁当も美味しかったです。竹富島のグラスボートは是非行って下さい！コバルトブルーの海の中にお魚が沢山泳いでて夢のような景色でした。

Due to the impact of the coronavirus infection, group tours both domestically and internationally were immediately canceled, allowing us to enjoy the authentic scenery and streets of Kyoto at a leisurely pace, which was wonderful.

コロナウィルス感染の影響で国内外の団体ツアーが即なく、本来の京都らしい風景や街並みがゆったりと愉しめて良かったです。

Only we participated from Kyoto, but the tour guide we met at the station was very kind. We headed to Fushimi Inari Shrine by train and met up with participants who came by bus from Osaka. Out of the 35 participants, about 30 were from abroad. The guide showed us the famous sights of Kyoto at a comfortable pace, making it a very fulfilling day. I would like to participate again if there is another opportunity. Thank you very much.

　京都からの参加は私たちでけでしたが、駅で待ち合わせた添乗員さんは、大変親切な方でした。
　電車で稲荷神社に向かい、大阪からのバスでの参加者と合流しました。３５名の参加者の内３０名位は外国の方でした。
　京都の名所を余裕をもって案内してくれて、大変充実したい一日でした。また機会があれば参加したいと思います。ありがとうございました。

Since I couldn't use a rental car, I opted for a bus tour. It was efficient and turned out to be a fun day. I recommend this tour for those without a driver's license.

レンタカーの利用が出来なかったので、バスツアーを利用しました。効率よくまわれ、楽しい1日になりました。免許のない方にはおすすめツアーです

The course is set up to cover popular tourist spots in Kyoto, with ample time allocated for each location. During the bus rides, the tour guide introduces the highlights of the next spot using a pamphlet, so you can enjoy the experience even without prior preparation.

Currently, due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, there are fewer foreign tourists, allowing you to enjoy a quieter and more serene Kyoto. Let's participate while being mindful of COVID-19 measures, such as wearing masks and washing hands frequently.

京都で人気の観光スポットが網羅されたコース設定で、各スポットの滞在時間も余裕を持って設定されています。バスでの移動時間で添乗員さんがパンフレットで次のスポットの見所紹介をしてくれるので、予習なしでも十分楽しめます。
いまは新型コロナウイルスの影響で外国からの観光客が少ないので、すいてて落ち着いた京都が楽しめます。コロナ対策で、マスクとまめな手洗いに留意して参加しましょう。

The white sandy beach at Kabira Bay is amazing. The glass-bottom boat and the giant clams were enchanting. I saw so many of them. The guide's singing was also great. It's a compact and well-organized tour.

川平湾の白い砂浜最高。グラスボート、シャコガイが幻想的です。たくさん見れました。ガイドさんの歌も良かった。コンパクトにまとまってるツアー。

The water buffalo is adorable. The transfer from Iriomote Island to Yufu Island by water buffalo is amazing. The water buffalo takes you to Yufu Island slowly and steadily. If you love houseplants, this is even more suitable for you. The giant taro is also fantastic.

水牛は萌える。西表島→由布島の水牛移動は最高です。ゆっくりゆっくり水牛が由布島まで運んでくれます。観葉植物が好きな人は、なおさら向いています。オオタニワタリも最高です。

This was a great way to get to know Tokyo, You will get to see places that you would't do it just by traveling by train. The staff was very friendly and they were always open to provide as much information as needed, they were awesome! I highly recommend this bus to get to know Tokyo.

I thought it was definitely a better deal than renting a car, with the wonderful explanations from the guide and lunch included. In the World Heritage area, I was able to see the Japanese macaque and the Japanese serow. I was surprised that they took us by bus to the ancient cedar at an elevation of 1,200 meters.

It was a one-day tour, but they took us to various places, and I had a great time. Thank you very much.

ガイドさんのすばらしい説明あり、昼食ありでレンタカーを借りるよりも断然お得なのではないかと思いました。世界遺産区域ではやくざるとやくしかを見ることができました。バスで標高1,200ｍの紀元杉のところまで連れて行ってくださり驚きました。
1日のツアーでしたが、いろんな所に連れて行ってくださりとても楽しかったです。ありがとうございました。

I participated from Hokkaido. Honestly, I was unsure until the day before, but even with only three groups participating due to the impact of COVID, I really appreciated the guide's attentive service and explanations, as well as the driver's help. If I have the opportunity again, I would like to request your services.
P.S. Thank you to the guide who showed me the way through the underground shopping area from Namba to the hotel.

北海道から参加しました。正直、前日まで迷っていましたが、コロナの影響から３組の参加とはいえ、ガイドさんの丁寧な対応や説明、運転手さん、大変お世話になりました。また機会があれば、お願いしたいと思います。
ps : 難波からホテルまで地下街を通り案内して頂いた、ガイドさんありがとうございました。

The best impression was from the staff at the tour desk. When we arrived at the water buffalo riding area by bus, we had to line up for registration. There were murmurs of, "Wait, we have to register again here? Do we have to line up?" This took some time and it was a bit chaotic. The water buffalo experience was great, though. The explanations were clear, and the songs were soothing. There was a group photo service on the water buffalo cart, but I think it would have been better if it was just for those who wanted it.

一番の良い印象はツアーデスクのスタッフの方々。
バスで水牛乗り場に着くと並び受け付け。え－ここでもまた受け付け？並ぶの？と言う声がちらほら。
そのため時間がかかる。バタバタでした。水牛は良かったです。説明も分かりやすく歌も癒しでした。水牛車での全員でサービスの撮影がありましたが希望者だけがいいと思いました。

I went in mid-March. In the morning, a long-sleeved shirt was just right, but by afternoon, the temperature rose and a short-sleeved T-shirt was perfect. The weather was great, and the sea looked beautiful—it was the best! Cycling on Taketomi Island was very pleasant. The only downside was that lunch wasn't delicious.

3月の中旬に行きました。朝は長袖でちょうどいいくらいでしたが、昼からは気温が上がって半袖のTシャツでちょうどよかったです。天気がよくて海もきれいにみえて最高でした！竹富島のサイクリングはとても気持ち良かったです。
お昼ご飯が美味しくなかったのでそこだけ残念でした。

The guide was very skilled at explaining things, which was great. They were a guide worthy of a World Heritage site! I considered renting a car to tour Yakushima, but I'm really glad I participated in this course where I could receive explanations. They also provide hotel pick-up.

ガイドさんが説明上手でとても良かったです。
世界遺産に相応しいガイドさんでした❣️
一通り屋久島観光地を周るならレンタカー利用も考えましたが、説明受けられるこちらのコース参加して本当に良かったです。ホテル送迎もしていただけます。

I was very grateful for the tour that covered places I wanted to visit but thought would be difficult to get to as a paper driver! During the travel, the guide talked about Yakushima in a fun and detailed way, so I never got bored. On the Seibu Forest Road, when we encountered Yakuzaru monkeys and deer, the driver slowed down or stopped, allowing us to take great photos! Thank you!

ペーパードライバーで、行ってみたいけど回りにくいなと思ってた場所を網羅してくれるツアーでとても有り難かったです！
移動の間もガイドさんが、丁寧に楽しく屋久島について話してくれて全然退屈しませんでした。
西部林道では屋久ざるや鹿に遭遇したら、ゆっくり走ってくれたり、止まってくれたり。バッチリ写真撮れました！ありがとうございます。

This was a great way to see Tokyo. My wife and I firstly went on the red route which took us to the north of the city. That tour lasted well over an hour and showed several of the districts as well as major visitor attractions like the Skytree Tower.

We then had a quick lunch before going on the blue route. This took us to the south . Slightly shorter than the red route the blue route also showed you much of the city. The highlight for me was going over the Rainbow Bridge and getting a great view of Tokyo harbour.

The commentary on the bus was informative and easy to understand. The staff were all incredibly polite and helpful. I would heartily recommend this bus tour.

The bus was spacious, and I could stretch my legs, which was great. The lunch was delicious too. At the roadside station Itoman, there were many seafood dishes available, and I was very satisfied to be able to eat them on the spot. The bus guide provided thorough explanations, and I think it was the best tour.

バスが広くて、足も伸ばせて最高でした。
昼食も美味しかったです。道の駅いとまんでは、たくさん海鮮料理なども売っておりその場で食べれたので大満足でした。バスガイドさんもしっかり説明してくださり、１番良いツアーだと思いました。

It's understandable that various facilities are closed due to COVID-19 measures, but the issue was the bus guide. The incomprehensible Japanese they spoke was extremely grating and exhausting. If they want to work as a guide, I hope they study Japanese properly. The organization from start to finish was poor, and I was really tired.

コロナ対策の為色々な施設が閉まってるのは仕方ない事ですが、問題はバスガイドさんです。意味不明な日本語を永遠に話すので物凄く耳障りかつしんどかったです。ガイドを仕事にするなら日本語をしっかり勉強して欲しいです。最初から最後まで段取りも悪く本当に疲れました。