All Reviews for Bus Tours

Thanks to the guide's explanations, I was able to learn about Okinawa's history, New Year traditions, and culture. Additionally, the interesting stories shared during this tour are not something you would discover otherwise, so if you visit without this knowledge, you might end up experiencing Okinawa tourism without appreciating its customs and practices.

ガイドさんの説明がある事で、沖縄の歴史やその土地の正月や文化を知ることができました。また、興味ある話はこのようなツアーでないとわからないので、知らないでいくと心得や所作を重んじる事なく沖縄観光をすることになると感じました。

I was looking forward to enjoying the snowy scenery of Shirakawa-go, but there was no snow at all and it was raining. I was quite disappointed, but when I went to Gokayama, I was greeted with beautiful snowy landscapes! It was truly moving. Thank you very much to our guide, Takeda-san. The stories about the Hokuriku region and the fun anecdotes were all very memorable. Thanks to the skillful coordination of the driver and Takeda-san, we were able to visit smoothly before many tourists arrived. The only downside was the lunch, which was a bit lacking! You mentioned it was your first time visiting, but aside from that, it was an excellent tour. Thank you very much. I had a great time.

雪景色の白川郷を楽しみに行ったのに、全く雪がなく雨が降っていました。残念で落ち込んでいたところ、五箇山に行くと雪景色に！感動しました。ガイドの竹田さん、大変お世話になりました。北陸地方の話や楽しい話など本当に心に残る事ばかりでした。また運転手の方と竹田さんの手際の良さで、多くの観光客が来る前にすんなり見学できました。ただ昼食だけはいまいちかなぁ！初めて行かれる所とおっしゃっていましたが！それ以外は申し分のないツアーでした。ありがとうございました。とても楽しかったです。

The weather was wonderful, and the sightseeing bus with an open roof was great, enjoying the autumn leaves, the scenery, the pleasant breeze, and the sunshine.

お天気にも恵まれ、オープンルーフでバスでの観光は、紅葉と景色、心地よい風に日差し、とすべて良かったです。

I want to experience this activity again next year. The view of the Midosuji Illumination from the double-decker bus was very beautiful.

また来年も体験したいアクティビティですね。2階建てバスから観る御堂筋イルミネーションの景色は、とてもキレイでした。

I thought it was understandable that we couldn't ride the ropeway due to bad weather, but it was a bit disappointing that the alternative was just a bear farm and some snacks. I participated alone, and the feeling of being left behind during lunch was a little sad. However, it was great to be able to explore an area that I wouldn't normally be able to visit in just one day, and the audio guide on the bus was very helpful for sightseeing.

悪天候でロープーウェイに乗れなかったのしょうがないと思いましたが、でもその代わりが熊牧場と少しのお菓子っていうのは少し残念でした。
1人で参加しましたが昼食時の居残り給食感が少し悲しかったです。
自分ではなかなか周れない地域を1日で、周れるのとバス車内のイヤホンでの観光案内はとてもよかったです。

At the Churaumi Aquarium, we had two hours of free time, but it took an hour to find another restaurant because the one we went to was crowded. I think it would be helpful to have a notice about bringing lunch.
The guide wasn't very talkative, and I wished they had shared more about Okinawa. Because of that, it seemed like most people were sleeping on the bus.
I thought the time allocation for the rest of the activities was good.

美ら海水族館では２時間の自由時間がありましたが、レストランが混んでいてほかを探していたら１時間かかりました。ランチ持参などのお知らせがあったほうがいいと思います。
ガイドさんはあまり饒舌ではなく、沖縄の事をもっと話してほしかったです。そのため,皆さんはバスの中ではほとんどが寝ていたようです。
その他の時間配分は良かったと思います。

Most of the tour participants were foreigners, so the tour guide was very proficient in English. To ensure that we, the Japanese participants, didn't get bored, they included jokes and used Kyoto dialect during the Japanese explanations, making it a very enjoyable tour. They also helped us create memories by informing us of good photo spots and taking pictures for us, for which we are very grateful. It was a tour that made me want to participate again. I hope to join again if the opportunity arises.

ツアーの参加者の大半が外国人だったため添乗員は英語が大変上手でした。そして日本人の我々がつまらなくならないよう日本語での案内の時は冗談や京都弁を交えていただきとても楽しいツアーでした。また、撮影スポットを事前に教えてくれたり、撮影してくれたりと思い出作りの面での手伝いもしてくれたのでとても感謝しています。また参加したいと思えるツアーでした。機会があればよろしくお願いします。

I was looking forward to it, so I was a bit disappointed. The bus entered the canal but didn't go far, just went around the area and came back from the same spot. It felt more like an experience in an amphibious vehicle rather than sightseeing. The little kids enjoyed it, but I had expected to go through various canals and see the city from the water, so I was let down. The guide was doing their best. Thank you.

期待していただけに、拍子ぬけでした。バスは運河に入りましたがバスが入った所から離れず、周辺を1周し同じ所から上がり帰って来ました。観光というよりも、水陸両用車の体験でした。小さなお子さんは喜んでいましたが、色々な運河を通り運河から都内観光が出来ると思っていたので、拍子ぬけでした。ガイドさんは一生懸命頑張ってました。ありがとうございました。

The tour guide walked at a fast pace.
The food was delicious, which was great.
The meeting place was vague.
I was confused because the tour guide didn't introduce themselves at the beginning, so I wasn't sure what to say when I needed help.

添乗員さんの歩くスピードが早かった。
ご飯は美味しくて良かった。
待ち合わせ場所があいまいだった。
最初に添乗員さんが自己紹介してなかったから困った時に何て声かければいいか迷った。

I participated on New Year's Day of 2020. I was aware that there would be a large crowd, but thanks to the guide's efficient handling and attentiveness, we had a great time. I joined with my parents and children, a total of six people. My parents seemed a bit tired, but it seems that the children (16 and 12 years old) made some wonderful memories.

令和２年元旦に参加しました。人出が多いのは承知の上でしたが、ガイドさんのてきぱきした対応と気配りで楽しく過ごせました。両親と子どもと6人で参加しました。さすがに両親は少し疲れた様子でしたが、子どもたち（16歳と12歳）にはとてもいい思い出になったようです。

I had a very good experience.
It is also an issue on the participants' side, but I was concerned that the participation of elderly individuals was challenging and affected the overall activities.

非常に良い体験をさせていただきました。
参加者側の問題でもありますが、高齢者の参加には無理があり全体行動に影響が出ているのが、気になりました。

It was unfortunately rainy, but the boat didn't sway as much as I expected. I don't think I could have navigated this efficiently on my own, so I'm glad I participated in the tour! The water buffalo cart was especially great!

あいにくの雨でしたが、船は思ったより揺れませんでした。個人ではこんなにうまく効率よく廻れないと思うので、ツアーで参加者して良かったです！水牛車が特に良かったです！

We participated as a family. We had so much fun that we didn't mind the rain at all. We want to join again next year.

親子で参加しました。雨でもまったく気にならないくらいに楽しめました。また来年も参加したいと思ってます。

A few days ago, I was worried about the rain forecast, but I was relieved that it didn't rain on the day. I took my three grandchildren with me. Even though there were empty seats, I wished we could have been seated in a more viewable area, even if it meant splitting into pairs. I was looking forward to the illumination on Midosuji Line, but I was disappointed that the city of Osaka was too bright. After the illumination, we rode the Ferris wheel at Hep Five, and the grandchildren were thrilled, feeling like they were on a field trip.

数日前から雨の予報で心配していたのですが、当日は雨も降らずホッとしました。
孫3人を連れて行きました。
空席があるのに、2人ずつ別れてでも、もっと観やすい場所にして欲しかったです。
御堂筋線のイルミネーションを楽しみにしていたのですが、大阪の街は明るすぎて残念・・・。
イルミの後、ヘップの観覧車に乗って孫達は遠足気分で喜んでいました。

It was just an ordinary landscape that I usually pass by, but since the bus slowed down, I was able to see it from a different perspective. Also, the guide's explanations were easy to understand, and there were many things I didn't know, which made me feel like a tourist even though I live in Osaka.

普段通りすぎるだけの風景でしたが、バスのスピードを落として走行してもらえたので、違った風景を見ることができました。
また、ガイドの説明も分かりやすく、知らないこともおおかったので、大阪に住んでいながら観光気分になりました。

The rain that I was worried about stopped, and I was able to fully enjoy the display of lights. I had brought a shawl, but I was also lent a blanket, which helped me keep warm, and I was very grateful for that. The illumination from the expressway loop was fantastic.

心配していた雨も上がり、光の競演を満喫することができました。カイロも持参していましたがひざ掛けも貸していただき、寒さしのぎもでき大変助かりました。高速環状線からのイルミネーションは最高でした。

Good lunch and nice tour guide Sojori and good driver!!!

The tour with a detailed explanation of the Ganagari Valley was excellent. Unfortunately, it rained, which was disappointing, but the trees and leaves wet from the rain were beautiful. Moreover, I think this price for a half-day service is wonderful.

特にガンガラーの谷が よくわかる 説明付きのツアーで大変良かったです。あいにくの雨で 残念でしたが 雨に濡れた木々や葉が綺麗でした。
しかも半日 お世話になり この価格は素晴らしいと思います。

We booked a last minute Mount Fuji tour from Tokyo with Lake Kawaguchi, Oshino Hakkai & Ninja Village. Our pick up point was at the Apple Ginza store, which is very convenient to the place we stayed. The bus was very clean and comfortable and comes with free Wi-Fi access.

Our tour guide Levin was very friendly and good sense of humor and fluent in English.

We were lucky as the trip was perfect with clear sunny weather and we made our first stop at the Lake Kawaguchi. The view is awesome and fantastic. The blueberry ice-cream was so delicious.

Lunch buffet at the Ninja restaurant was pretty decent and in fact, I chose a “halal” meals just to get an experience of the service. Really well done, as they prepared a separate utensils and meals with clear “halal” signage. To my Muslim friends, they do cater for your needs.

We made another stop at the Oshino Hakkai and the view of villages are so serene (I mean if without all the tourist ). I would consider to spending one night here to enjoying the view and spend more time in this village.

Our final moment, the majestic Mount Fuji. We were made it to the 5th station, thanks to the clear sunny weather. We wished we could spend a bit longer time here. They are so many tourists, so you need to rush to capture the good spots.

The Fuji 4D simulator ride at the theme park was something special and it was a good experience. We depart and arrived Shinjuku station about 6.00pm.

Overall assessment: 10/10 ratings and I would recommend to others as well.

I thought it would be cold, but blankets and heat packs were provided, so it wasn't that cold. The night view was beautiful, and it was great. We got on the highway, and it was quite an interesting experience to drive on the highway with the roof open.

寒いかと思っていましたが、毛布やカイロが用意されていてそんなに寒くありませんでした。
夜景もきれいでしたし良かったです。
途中高速に乗りますが、屋根が開いた状態で高速に乗るのもなかなかできない体験なので、面白かったです。

It is my 3rd time in Tokyo and first time trying this tour package. Overall it is a great experience, the tour was well organized with smooth transportation, sightseeing planning, good food and a great tour guide.

Jane, our tour guide is very kind and helpful, she shared a lot of knowledge of Japan with us on the bus, helped people taking pictures, and did a great job reminding people about the time at each site. It is this kind of attention made us feel worry free and enjoyed a great day.

I was keeping an eye on the weather forecast, and sure enough, it was pouring rain from the morning. The wind was strong too. I was worried about what would happen, but the large catamaran from Ishigaki Island to Iriomote Island was stable with little rocking. However, I got completely soaked while switching to the cruise ship. The unique roots of the mangroves were hard to see due to the high water levels, but thanks to that, we were able to dock at a pier where we could see the massive Sakishima suou tree, which is said to be 400 to 600 years old! The glass-bottom boat tour was canceled afterward, but instead, we had a tour of Taketomi Island by ox cart, which turned out to be quite nice. The weather improved a bit in the second half, and I was able to enjoy myself.

天気予報を気にしつつ当日に至ったが、やはり朝から大雨。風も強い。どうなるのか心配だったが石垣島から西表島までは大型の双胴船で揺れも少ない。ただその後、クルーズ船に乗り換える間にずぶ濡れ。マングローブの独特の根っこは増水であまりよく見えなかったが、そのお陰で樹齢400年とも600年とも云われるサキシマスオウの大木の見られる船着場に着岸できた！その後のグラスボートは中止になったが、代わりに牛車による竹富島巡りとなりこれはこれで中々良かった。後半はお天気も少し回復し、楽しめた。

Fantastic way to see the highlights of Kyoto. Our guide Hiro was so well organized, informative and sweet. Just the right amount of time at each sight and comfortable bus ride from place to place. Would highly recommend!

I was able to see special places unique to Okinawa. The day before, I happened to visit the Okinawa Prefectural Museum, where I saw exhibits on Okinawa's unique plants, as well as displays about sacred sites and the noro (shrine maidens), which helped me understand the guide's explanations more deeply. Names of people and places in Okinawa can be quite difficult to grasp, but the bus guide explained everything slowly and clearly, and their advice on clothing was very helpful. The tour with the local guide at the Valley of Gangala was even more interesting than I had imagined, and I’m really glad I participated.

どちらも沖縄ならではの特別な場所を見ることができました。前日にたまたま沖縄県立博物館を訪れ、沖縄特有の植物、また御嶽やノロ(祝女)についての展示などを見ていたので、ガイドさんの説明がより深く理解できました。沖縄の人の名前や地名はなかなか分かりにくいものが多いのですが、バスのガイドさんがゆっくり分かりやすく説明して下さり、服装のアドバイスなど、大変助かりました。ガンガラーの谷の現地ガイドさんとのツアーも想像以上に興味深く、本当に参加して良かったです。

Unfortunately the weather was not great so we were not able to see Mt. Fuji during this trip. However, the trip was eventful overall. Our guide Shiho-san was excellent. She was attentive and friendly. We had a wonderful time.

We decided to book for the Mount Fuji tour on New Year's Eve. Needless to say it was one of the most memoriable and spectacular New Year's Eve we had. Firstly, it was very well organised. Veltra replied promptly to our emails when we asked about pick-up information etc. On the day, the tour guide picked us up on time and was very clear about bus instructions. We were well informed throughout the whole tour, about the schedule, what to do in each location, what to eat/buy, where to best take pictures etc. Schedule wise it was very punctual. The bus was comfortable and clean and the tour guide (Mario) was very friendly, professional and knowledgeable. We had enough time for each stop. The perfect amount of time actually, there was enough time to take photos, shop and do the essential things.
Our recommendation is to definately buy the tour with lunch included (there isn't much other options around). At the Ninja village you could either just take a longer lunch or have a shorter lunch + watch the ninja show (note this is not included in the tour and you will have to buy the ticket there). Another recommendation is try to use the bathroom before the first bus ride, because it is 1.5 to 2 hours long with no breaks in between (and the same goes to the ride back). Overall it was a very good tour. Punctual, professional and well-organised. If you only have one day to explore Mt. Fuji we would definately recommend this tour, it makes it a lot easier to hit all the major sites.

I participated in the course "Okinawa World + Masahiro Sake Brewery Tour + Hotel Transfer" departing from Naha Airport. For us, who are paper drivers, this was a very helpful course.

When we arrived at the designated spot at Naha Airport, the guide was waiting for us to confirm the number of participants before departure. There were nine participants in total, including us, and there was plenty of space on the bus.

At Masahiro Sake Brewery, we received about a 30-minute explanation about the history of awamori and had the opportunity to taste awamori and moromi vinegar.

We didn't receive tickets for Okinawa World, but we were given discount coupons. The stay at Okinawa World was about two hours; while it was a bit short for experiences, it was just the right amount of time to stroll around and see the town.

We were taken back to our hotel in Chatan, making it a great value tour.

那覇空港発「おきなわワールド＋まさひろ酒造見学+ホテル送迎」のコースに参加して来ました。ペーパードライバーの私達にとってはとてもありがたいコースでした。

那覇空港で指定場所に行くとガイドさんが待っていて人数の確認をし、出発。今回のツアー参加者は私達を含め9名。座席に余裕がありました。

まさひろ酒造は約30分、泡盛の歴史などの説明を受け、泡盛やもろみ酢の試飲ができます。

おきなわワールドのチケットをついてませんが、割引クーポンが貰えました。
おきなわワールドでの滞在時間は約２時間、体験をするには時間が短いですが、街並みを見て周るにはちょうど良い時間でした。

北谷のホテルまで送って貰え、お得なツアーでした。

During my stay in Ishigaki Island, the weather was bad, so I was planning to make a reservation for Taketomi Island while checking the weather conditions.
1️⃣ I thought the weather would hold up for tomorrow, so in the afternoon of the previous day, I tried to make a web reservation through Veltra, but for some reason, I couldn't book even though there should have been availability. I had no choice but to look at a different brochure and called a travel agency, where I was informed that I needed to make a reservation by noon the day before. I admit it was my oversight, but I think there was insufficient information about the reservation conditions on the Veltra site.
2️⃣ The next day, I visited Taketomi Island in pouring rain. The bus driver's voice was too quiet, and I couldn't hear the explanations about Taketomi Island well. I would have preferred to have something like a cassette tape to listen to properly.
3️⃣ The bus driver on the way back seemed to think it was enough just to drop us off at the terminal, and in the pouring rain, we were left stranded at the terminal, unsure of which boat to take, leaving everyone confused.

However, Taketomi Island had incredibly beautiful scenery. Despite those issues, even with the heavy rain, it didn't leave a bad memory; the wonderful views outweighed everything else, so I'm glad I went. If the weather had been good, it would have been even better!

石垣島滞在中、天気が悪かったので、天気の様子を見ながら、竹富島の予約をしようと思っていました。
1️⃣明日の天気は持ちそうだからと思い、前日午後に、ベルトラのweb予約しようと思ったら、空きがあるはずなのに何故か予約できず。仕方なく、違うパンフレット見て、旅行会社に電話したところ、前日の12時までに予約しないと行けないとの事でした。自分が確認不足だったと言えばそれまでですが、ベルトラサイトからの予約条件の情報が少なかったと思う。
2️⃣その翌日に、土砂降りの雨の中、竹富島見学。バスの運転手の声が小さくて竹富島の説明がよく聞こえない。カセットテープとかでもいいから、きちんと聞きたかった。
3️⃣帰りのバスの運転手は、ただターミナルに連れてくれば良いと思っているらしく、土砂降りの中、ターミナルに置き去りにされて、どの船に乗ればいいのか、みんな迷ってた。

でも、竹富島はとても素晴らしい景色だった。そんな事があっても、大雨でも、嫌な思い出に残らず、あの、素敵な景色の方が上回るくらいなので、行けた事が良かった。天気が良ければ、もっと最高！

The main Churaumi Aquarium is a place I visit every time I come to Okinawa, and it's great. It's really great. The sight of the large whale sharks and manta rays swimming gracefully is so soothing. You can watch them forever without getting bored. My husband, who initially thought aquariums were a bit silly (sorry), stood mesmerized in front of this tank, saying, "Wow!" I highly recommend it.

At the Okashi Goten, those who had pre-ordered were scheduled for lunch, which meant we had a longer time allocated, and there were quite a few people shopping. In the afternoon, we stopped by Pineapple Park, where shopping was also possible, but it seemed like everyone was getting tired and lacked the desire to buy. Samples were provided at various locations, and everyone was able to taste different items in an orderly manner, but this seemed to push people along without stopping to shop. Perhaps because they had already bought snacks at Okashi Goten (since we had quite a bit of time), the amount of shopping everyone did was surprisingly low despite the abundance of samples. I felt it would be nice to prioritize visiting this place first sometimes.

メインの美ら海水族館は沖縄に来るたびに足を運んだ所であるが、いい。やっぱり、いい。
大きなジンベイザメやマンタが悠々と泳ぐ姿は癒されます。いつまで見ていても飽きない。
水族館なんてとちょっと馬鹿にしていた（失礼）初めての夫は“すごいねぇ”と、この水槽の前で動かなくなりました。超オススメです。
お菓子御殿では事前注文された人は昼食をとることになっていたため、時間が長く配分されており、かなりの買い物をしている人達がいた。午後にパイナップルパークに立ち寄り買い物もできましたが、みんな疲れてきていたのか購買意欲がなかったようです。各所で試食が用意されており、全員が順に列になり試食できるよう配慮されいろいろなものを味見できていたけど、逆にそのまま次に進む感じで押し流され買い物のために途中で足を止める人が少なかった。またすでにお菓子御殿で買ってしまったためか（時間が結構あったため）比較するとあれだけ試食を出しているのにかわいそうな位みんなの買い物の量が少ない。時々こちらの方を先に立ち寄りにしてあげるといいと感じました。

I was glad to be able to visit famous tourist spots on my first trip to Okinawa! Although the lunch break was short and I couldn't take my time looking at souvenirs, the cost performance was excellent above all. Thank you!

初めての沖縄旅行で、有名な観光地をまわることができてよかったです！
昼食の時間が短く、お土産をなかなかゆっくり見ることが出来ませんでしたが、何よりコスパが最高でした
ありがとうございました！