All Reviews for Bus Tours

If you think you're going to a remote island for the first time, it might be nice to try visiting three islands as a test. Since time is tight, if you feel like you didn't have enough time on any island, you can always go back separately instead of on a tour.

It was unfortunate that the weather was bad, but overall, it was a good experience.

初めて離島にいくと思うならお試しで３つ回れるのはいいのかもしれない。
時間がキツキツなので足りないと思う島はツアーではなく別で改めて行けばよし。

あいにくの天気だったのが残念だがまあいい経験でした。

I was worried about COVID-19 and debated participating until the day before, but I'm glad I joined. There were few people everywhere, the guide's explanations were easy to understand, and I really enjoyed getting to know the other members I traveled with. I would love to go again. I also got to ride the Arashiyama Tram, which wasn't in the plan, and I was able to fully enjoy Kyoto. To all the guides, it must be tough, but please keep up the good work.

コロナが怖くて前日まで参加を悩んでいましたが、参加して良かったでした。何処も少なく、ガイドさんの説明も分かりやすく、一緒に乗り合わせたメンバーとも仲良くなれて本当に楽しかったです。また行きたいと思いました。予定にない、嵐山のトロッコにも乗せて頂き、京都を満喫することが出来ました。ガイドの皆さんも大変でしょうが頑張ってください。

We stayed in Ishigaki Island and Kohama Island for our honeymoon and toured other islands with this tour. The staff on each island were friendly, and I think it was great to be able to visit everything in a compact way. There were a few moments that felt a bit rushed, but overall, I’m glad I participated.

新婚旅行で石垣島と小浜島に泊まり、こちらのツアーで他の離島をまわりました。
各島のスタッフの方も感じよく、コンパクトにまわれてよかったと思います。
少し慌ただしいかな、と思う点もありましたが、参加してよかったと思えました。

I participated in this tour because I didn't have much time on my first trip to the Yaeyama Islands. As a result, it was great to be able to see everything efficiently! Also, since I was planning to stay on Kohama Island that day, I hoped to disband locally on Taketomi Island, and I was very grateful that they arranged for my luggage to be transported from Ishigaki Island to my accommodation on Kohama Island! Thanks to that, I was able to enjoy sightseeing without being weighed down. It's a tour, but it also offers a decent amount of freedom, so I highly recommend it!

初めての八重山諸島の旅行であまり時間もなかったので、こちらのツアーに参加しました。結果、効率よくまわれてよかったです！また、当日は小浜島に宿泊予定だったので、竹富島で現地解散を希望したのですが、荷物を石垣島から小浜島の宿泊先まで手配していただき大変助かりました！おかげで身軽に観光ができてよかったです＾＾ツアーですが、そこそこ自由度もあり、おすすめです！

When it comes to sightseeing in Yakushima, I had the image of a "morning trekking tour," but this tour was perfect for someone like me, who usually prefers indoor activities. They picked me up at my accommodation at 8 AM, and we spent the day visiting the highlights of Yakushima by bus, returning to my accommodation in the evening. The guide and driver provided detailed and interesting information, and their love for Yakushima was evident. I definitely want to visit again in a different season.

屋久島観光といえば、「早朝からのトレッキングツアー」のイメージでしたが、このツアーは朝８時に宿泊先まで迎えに来ていただけ、バスで行ける屋久島の見所を１日かけて回り、夕方にはまた宿泊先まで送っていただけるという、私のような普段はインドア派の人に特にピッタリのツアーです。
ガイド兼運転手さんの丁寧で詳しいお話は興味深く、また屋久島への愛があふれていました。また、違う季節に是非訪れたいと思いました。

Is it because of the impact of the new coronavirus that the number of visitors has decreased? I was able to take my time exploring all the tourist spots.

There were only 10 participants, but thanks to the guide's attentive guidance, everyone seemed relaxed and enjoyed themselves. I participated alone, but with the guide's assistance and the opportunity to take photos at each sightseeing spot, I was able to capture many pictures. Additionally, receiving advice on angles during photo shoots was very helpful.

At Kiyomizu-dera, the roof replacement work was completed, allowing us to enjoy the beautiful stage. I signed up for the tour with lunch included. The restaurant was near Kiyomizu-dera, and from there, I could enjoy a panoramic view of Kyoto. The lunch, which included yudofu, was also very delicious.

The stroll through the bamboo grove in Arashiyama was enjoyable as I listened to the guide's stories and chatted with fellow tour members while exploring the sights. It was a very enjoyable day. Thank you, guide!

新型コロナウイルスの影響で客足が遠のいているのか？　全ての観光地でゆっくり見学することが出来ました。
参加人数は10名と少ない人数でしたが、ガイドさんの丁寧な案内で、皆さんリラックスして楽しんでいる雰囲気でした。
私は１人での参加でしたが、ガイドさんの案内や各観光地において写真撮影していただいたお陰で沢山の写真が取れました。また、写真撮影時アングルのアドバイスも頂けたのはとても良かったです。
清水寺は屋根の葺き替え工事が終わり美しい舞台を望むことが出来ました。私は今回お昼付きで申し込みました。場所は清水寺近くのレストラン、そちらのお店から京都を一望できる景色を楽しむことも出来ました。ランチも湯豆腐を頂くことが出来そちらもとても美味しかったです。嵐山での竹林散策もガイドさんのお話を聞きながら、また同じツアーメンバーの方々ともお話ししながら観光地を巡れました。とても楽しい1日でした。ガイドさんありがとうございました。

I fulfilled my dream of riding a water buffalo! I enjoyed the mangroves of Iriomote Island, the water buffalo on Yufu Island, and the glass-bottom boat and water buffalo on Taketomi Island. It was a very efficient way to have fun! I forgot reality while listening to the guide's sanshin performance and was healed by the great nature. The female water buffalo had flowers on her head, and she was so cute. Next time I visit on a trip, I want to book this tour again and go cycling on Taketomi Island!

水牛に乗りたいという夢が叶いました！
西表島のマングローブ、由布島での水牛、竹富島でのグラスボードと水牛。とても効率良く楽しめました！
ガイドさんの三線の演奏に現実を忘れ、大自然に癒されました。
女の子の水牛は頭にお花を付けていて可愛かったです。
次回また旅行で訪れる際もこのツアーを申し込んで竹富島でサイクリングしたいと思っています！

I was a bit anxious about my first bus tour, but it was so much fun! Thanks to our friendly bus guide, everyone had a great time together. I was also happy that they knew the best photo spots, so I could get beautiful pictures taken!

初めてのバスツアーに不安もありましたがとても楽しかったです！
どの国の人にも親切なバスガイドさんのおかげでみんなとても楽しく過ごせました( ¨̮ )
写真ポイントも知っているのでいい所で綺麗な写真をとってもらえて嬉しかったです！

The purpose was to go to the aquarium, but we were able to efficiently visit various places by bus. The guide's explanations were easy to understand, it was comfortable, and I had a lot of fun throughout the day!

水族館に行くことが目的でしたが、バスでいろいろな場所を効率的にまわれました。添乗員さんの説明もわかりやすく、楽だし、1日とても楽しめました！

My husband and I only had a day to spend in Kyoto and we looked into day tours but most only took you to two sites. The hop on hop off bus was a great solution. It took us to all the major sites and we get to see way more in 1 day then we would have otherwise. The bus station stop by Kyoto station was easy to find and the other stations were well marked. Staff was friendly and even let us know if certain buildings were closed due to coral virus. When it started to rain we received a poncho as we were getting off the bus and the next bus we got on was enclosed. After the rain stopped we go on an open roof bus and the staff even came up to wipe down any seats that might still be wet. Totally worth it if you only have a short amount of time in Kyoto

Due to the COVID-19 situation, there were hardly any tourists in Shirakawa-go and Gokayama. The pace of time was also slow, allowing us to leisurely explore the World Heritage site. The guide was very pleasant, and I was impressed by the detailed explanations. The lunch was delicious, making it a very satisfying day tour. Thank you very much.

コロナ騒ぎで白川郷と五箇山は観光客が殆どいませんでした。時間のペースもゆっくり取ってあるので、のんびり世界遺産を散策することが出来ました。ガイドの方は大変感じが良い方で、詳しい説明に感銘を受けました。お昼も美味しく、大満足の1日ツアーでした。ありがとうございました。

I thoroughly enjoyed my time on Taketomi Island. After taking a water buffalo cart, I explored the beaches by renting a bicycle and discovered the island. Initially, I had planned to tour the island on foot, but considering the distance to see the entire island, a bicycle was much more convenient.

はじめの竹富島を満喫できました。水牛車になった後、レンタサイクルでビーチを巡り、島を探検しました。
予約当初は、徒歩での島巡りを予定していましたが、島全体を観光する移動距離も考えると、自転車が便利でした。

I used to live in Osaka, a city I love, and it was a wonderful experience to discover a new side of Osaka through the guide's explanations.

元々住んでいたこもがあり大好きな街、大阪でしたがガイドさんの説明によって新しい大阪を発見できた素晴らしい体験でした。

I participated in this tour because I thought I could cover all the places I wanted to visit in Kyoto in just one day. Although Kyoto was less crowded than usual, I was able to explore at a very leisurely pace despite the packed itinerary.

There were eight people on the tour (apparently, there are usually more), and everyone except me was a foreigner. Therefore, it was noted during the reservation that "an English-speaking guide will be on board," but there was only one guide who mainly spoke in English. However, the guide was a veteran with a wealth of knowledge, and their English was easy to understand and interesting (of course, they also provided explanations in Japanese). Even though I participated alone, they took many photos for me.

My first experience in Kyoto was very satisfying!

ほぼ初めての京都で、１日で自分の行ってみたい名所を網羅できそうだったので参加しました。
京都自体通常に比べて空いていたということもありますが、盛りだくさんの内容の割にはとてもゆっくり回ることができました。
ツアーは８人で（普段はもっといっぱいいるらしいです）、私以外全員外国人でした。そのため、予約時に「英語を話せる添乗員が乗車」と書かれていましたが、ガイドさんは１人で、英語メインでのお話でした。でも、ベテランのガイドさんでとても知識が豊富で英語もわかりやすく、面白かったです（もちろん日本語でもいろいろ説明はしてくださいました）。一人での参加でしたが、写真もたくさん撮ってくださいました。
初京都、大満足です！

We really enjoyed the double decker bus. The city is beautiful and we never would have had the chance to see as much as we did on our own. The staff were super amazing at the bus pick up. My son and I even got back on the bus just to ride around the city after we stopped at so many amazing shrines.
The only drawback was (and this has nothing to do with the tour company) is that most of the places were closed to visitors due to Covid-19.
I would definitely recommend this company to anyone interested in getting a more general perspective of the city.
Thank you!

This time, considering the new virus, I was unsure about participating. My wife and I thought about it, but we decided to go for it. We boarded the bus in Namba, and there were about 10 people on the day of the tour. The guide was very easy to understand, providing information in both Japanese and English. We visited various attractions, and it was very quiet, allowing us to take our time exploring. I'm really glad I participated. I think this is a hidden gem during this time. It's safe and secure since it's not crowded! I would participate again if the opportunity arises. The yellow bus was very cute!

今回は新ウィルスの関係で参加をどうしょうか？妻と考えましたが思い切って参加しました。難波でバス乗車、当日は10名位の人数でしたガイドさんも日本語＆英語で対応とてもわかり易かったです。各名所を周りとても空いていてゆっくり見学ができました。参加して本当に良かったです。逆にこの時期、穴場たと思います。空いているので安全安心ですよ！また機会があれば参加しますします。黄色のバスとても可愛かったです

It was a great experience.The bus driver was very good and well caring.He knows the city well. The prerecorded information was in different language and well detailed. Its definitely worth the price and worth doing. Five star all the way.

I was looking for a good way to explore Okinawa without renting a car and came across this tour. It's recommended because you can visit hard-to-reach places in a short amount of time. (Depending on your flight,) you can even use it on your last day of stay. The atmosphere at Sefa Utaki was particularly sacred and really wonderful.

レンタカーを借りずに沖縄観光をする良い手段がないかと思い、
ツアーを探していたところ、このツアーを発見しました。
個人では回りにくい場所を短時間で回れるため、オススメです。
(フライトにもよりますが、)滞在最終日にも利用出来ます。
特に斎場御嶽が神聖な雰囲気で凄く良かったです。

I was looking for a good way to explore Okinawa without renting a car, and I discovered this tour. It efficiently covers the main sightseeing spots in Okinawa in one day, and I am very satisfied.

レンタカーを借りずに沖縄観光をする良い手段がないかと思い、
ツアーを探していたところ、このツアーを発見しました。
一日で沖縄観光の主要なスポットを効率的に回ることが出来て、大満足です。

This bus tour was a fun and convenient way to see parts of Okinawa we couldn’t reach without a car. It picked us up right at the hotel, and then we were just along for the ride!

The guide did not speak English (as we knew), but she was very friendly and tried her best to help us. The audio guide was a bit mixed, but did provide some decent information.

We decided to pay the extra 1000 yen for lunch, and it was actually really good!

The aquarium was definitely the highlight, but the bridge was quite scenic and the pineapple park was very true to its name.

Some of the stops (Dinoland?!) were pretty surreal, but that’s part of the fun.

I was very satisfied with the round trip around Ishigaki Island, where I could enjoy a beautiful view of the sea, and lunch was included. The veteran male guide played several songs on the sanshin and sang Okinawan songs, which was quite nice.

石垣島をぐるっと一周、綺麗な海が一望出来て、ランチも付いて大変満足です。
ベテランの男性のガイドさん、何曲か三線を弾いて沖縄の歌を歌ってくれて、なかなか良かったです。

First of all, the guide was very good at speaking, and before I knew it, we arrived at our destination. We were blessed with great weather and had a lot of fun. The bathroom breaks and free time were just right, and at the end, we were introduced to a recommended restaurant (laughs), which made it a fulfilling experience! I want to try going again in the summer.

まずガイドの方が話が上手で聞いてる間にあっという間に目的地に着いた
天気にも恵まれてとても楽しめました
トイレ休憩や自由時間もちょうどよかったし、
最後にオススメのご飯屋さんを紹介してもらって(笑)満喫できました！今度は夏に行ってみたいです

It was a very satisfying tour that allowed us to visit three islands in one day. My 2-year-old daughter was really happy during the ride on the water buffalo cart. The bento box we had for lunch was filled with many local Okinawan dishes, and everything was delicious.

3島を一日で廻ることができ大満足のツアーでした。水牛車での移動は2歳の娘もすごく嬉しそうでした。お昼に出た幕の内弁当は沖縄の郷土料理がたくさん入っていてどれも美味しかったです。

Overall, it felt a bit rushed and hectic, but I was satisfied to experience the charm of Ishigaki Island. The bus guide's singing was also very good, and my 2-year-old daughter enjoyed listening while clapping along.

全体的にかけ足で少し慌ただしい感じがしましたが、ひととおり石垣島の魅力を堪能できて満足でした。バスガイドさんの歌もとても上手で、2歳の娘が手拍子しながら楽しそうに聞いていました。

Driving from Naha in a rental car is a fun experience, but sometimes you just want to take a nap (dangerous!). It's nice to doze off while listening to the guide's explanations on familiar roads. I'm glad I was able to visit Kouri Island, which I've always wanted to see. Next time, I plan to stay in the northern part for the first time and would love to spend a bit more time on Kouri Island. This trip has also given me new ideas for my future travels in Okinawa. The pickled island shallots I bought at the roadside station on Kouri Island were incredibly delicious, and I'm glad I decided to get them. The guide casually recommended local specialties, like the fresh seaweed that’s only available this season, saying, "My favorite is..." which was really nice. Since I was traveling alone, I appreciated having someone to discuss what’s good and what to try. Thank you to the beautiful, serious, and kind guide.

那覇からレンタカーで運転していくと、楽しいドライブではありますが、
たまには居眠りしたい（危！）ですよね。
ガイドさんの解説を聞きながら、何回か通った道をうとうとしながら行くのも気楽でいいものです。
行ってみたかった古宇利島に行けて良かった。次回は北部に初めて滞在して
今度は古宇利島にもう少しゆっくり居たいなとか、新たな沖縄旅の参考にもなります。古宇利島の道の駅で買った島ラッキョウの浅漬けがすごく美味しくて
買ってみてよかった。ガイドさんが「私のお気に入りは・・・」と言って特産品をさりげなく、今の季節しかない生のあーさなどお勧めしてくれたのがとても良かったです。一人参加でしたので、あれがいいこれがいいと話合う相手がいないので、有難かったです。美人でまじめで優しいガイドさんありがとう。

We participated in a bus tour combined with a water buffalo cart ride for two adults and two toddlers (early February). Since it was our first time and we had children with us, we chose a plan that was not too strenuous. As a result, it turned out to be a very satisfying tour.

The bus tour included about 20 minutes of free time at the star sand beach, which was enough time to take photos and play. The water buffalo cart ride only went around nearby, but I felt so relaxed by the scenery and the buffalo that I wished I could ride longer! The pace was quite slow, so the children were not scared at all.

We took the 4 PM boat back, but we had plenty of time, so we looked at the buffalo up close and strolled around the sightseeing spots (the kids were sound asleep in the stroller). The waiting area for the buffalo cart has space for strollers, there are changing tables in the restrooms, a shop, and air conditioning, so it’s perfectly fine for families with small children.

I feel positively about this tour and would like to participate in a distant island tour next time!

バス観光＋水牛車のプランを大人2人、幼児2人で参加しました。（2月初め）
初めて&子連れのため無理のないプランにしました。結果とても満足のいくツアーとなりました。
バス観光は星の砂の海岸で20分ほど自由時間があって写真を撮ったら遊ぶには十分な時間でした。
水牛車も近くをぐるっと回るだけですが、景色や水牛に癒されてもっと乗ってたい！！と思いました。スピードもかなりゆっくりなので子供も全く怖がりませんでした。
帰りの船16時にしましたが、かなり時間があったので水牛を近くで見たり、観光スポットを徒歩で散策しました。（子供はベビーカーで爆睡）
水牛の待合場所はベビーカーを置けますし、
トイレにオムツ替え台ありますし、売店あり、エアコンも効いているので小さいお子さん連れでも大丈夫です。
次は遠くの離島ツアーに参加したいな！と前向きに思えるツアーでした。

The day I participated was overcast and a bit chilly. However, the tour content was excellent! It condensed all the good spots and allowed us to efficiently visit the attractions, which left me very satisfied.

参加した日はどん曇りで、肌寒かったです。ただツアーの内容は最高！良い所をぎゅっと凝縮して、効率よく観光地をまわれて大満足でした。

I participated in this tour for the first time to visit the main attractions in Kyoto. Since it was early March, the open-top bus was cold, but they provided us with hand warmers, which helped us cope with the chill! The open design and height of the bus made it great for viewing the streets of Kyoto.

Although you can hop on and off freely for a day (24 hours), if you miss a bus, you have to wait 30 minutes, and the service is limited to 9 AM to 5 PM, which makes the actual number of rides quite few. I felt the price was a bit high. If you want to take your time exploring the tourist spots, I think it would be more efficient to use a bus or taxi for transportation.

When I was running to catch the bus and almost missed it, they waited for me, which I appreciated and felt their kindness.

京都の主要な場所をまわるということで、初めてこちらのツアーに参加させていただきました。
3月の初めだったので、オープントップバスは寒かったのですが、乗る際にホッカイロをくださったので寒さも乗り切れました！オープンで高さがあるので京都の街並みを見るにはいいかなと思います。
乗り降り自由で1日（24時間）使えるとはいえ、逃したら30分待たなければならず、9時から17時と時間も限られており実際に乗れる回数としては少なく、値段は高いかなと感じました。観光名所をしっかりと時間をかけて観光したいならバスやタクシーに乗って移動した方が効率的かなと思いました。
乗り遅れそうになり走っていた時は、待っていただいた
ので、優しさを感じましたし感謝しています。

The full day tour covered most of the attractions I want to visit in Tokyo! A must tour if you have a limited time and want to cover popular attractions.
Recommendation though for future travelers, please allot plenty of time to go the meeting point. Please consider as well Google Maps live view, its really helpful finding places in Tokyo! Honor as well the time provided by your tour guide, be back on the bus as he/she stated so you'll visit all the places on time.

FYI, the first row on the bus (left and right) are reserved for the tour guide and the 2nd driver!

Enjoyed day trip. Not enough time to see dolphine show.