All Reviews for Bus Tours

Unfortunately, the open bus had its roof closed due to the rain, but I was able to see the city's illuminations well from the high windows of the bus, which was great. Next time, I will try again on a sunny day!

あいにくの雨で、オープンバスの屋根は、クローズしてましたが、バスの高い車窓から、街のイルミネーションがよく見えて、良かったです。
次回は、晴れた日にリベンジします！

The illumination along Midosuji is a sight that cannot be experienced anywhere else. It was a refreshing tour where we could enjoy the night view of the city from a double-decker open bus, feeling the thrill of speed.

御堂筋の一直線上のイルミネーションは、他では味わう事の出来ない見応えがある。二階建てオープンバスで夜景の街を観賞でき、疾走感あり気分爽快なツアーでした。

The illumination on Midosuji seen from the bus was very nice. I enjoyed the guide's explanations, but it was a shame that I couldn't hear everything because the microphone volume was too low. Still, I had a great time enjoying the sights.

バスから見る御堂筋のイルミネーション、とても良かったです。
ガイドさんの説明もあり楽しめましたが、マイクの音量が小さいのか、全て聞こえなかったのが残念でした。
それでも十分、目で見て楽しめました。

I had been to Sefa Utaki before, but it was my first time at the Gangala Valley. Walking through it felt like stepping back in time. When the Great Banyan Tree appeared, I couldn't help but exclaim, "Wow!" The guide's stories were enjoyable, and the 1 hour and 20 minutes flew by.

I felt it was a great decision to participate in this half-day course at Sefa Utaki and Gangala Valley. Since the return trip also includes the airport as a drop-off point, I think it's a good option if your flight schedule aligns.

斎場御嶽には行ったことがありましたが、ガンガラーの谷は初めてでした。歩いているとまるでタイムスリップしたような雰囲気です。大主ガジュマルが現れた時は、思わず「うわー」と声が出てしまったほど。ガイドさんのお話も楽しく、本当に1時間20分はあっという間でした。
斎場御嶽とガンガラーの谷のこの半日コースは参加してよかったと思いました。帰りは空港も降車場所としてあるので、飛行機の時間が合えば、良いコースだと思います。

The illumination on Midosuji was very beautiful, but perhaps because we were delayed due to traffic right after departure, we were driving quite fast on the highway, which made it cold, and the height of the double-decker bus made the curves a bit scary. It was also disappointing that I could only see the illumination of the Central Public Hall for a moment from the highway. Additionally, the voice of the guide Mike was too quiet, making it hard to hear.

御堂筋のイルミネーションはとてもきれいでしたが、出発直後に渋滞して時間がおしていたからか、高速道路を結構なスピードで走っていたので寒かったのと、２階建てバスで高さがあるからカーブが怖かったです。
中央公会堂のイルミネーションが高速道路から一瞬しか見れなかったのも残念でした。
あと、マイクの案内の声が小さかったので聞こえにくかったです。

The introduction of each spot was a day well immersed in the rich history and experience of Okinawa. If there is another opportunity, I look forward to it.

各スポットの紹介は豊かな歴史も沖縄体感をよく漬け込んだ一日てした。またの機会がございましたら、よろしくお願いします。

I thought it would be quite difficult to visit three islands in one day on my own, so I signed up for this tour. At the reception counter, I was given tickets, and I handed them over each time I used the boat, bus, water buffalo cart, or had a meal. While there isn't a dedicated guide, there are people waiting with cards displaying the tour number I was given in advance when I got off the boat or bus, and they let me know what to do next. Following their instructions to get on the vehicles, have meals, and gather at the designated times made it easy to enjoy the experience, even as a solo participant.

個人で3島を1日で回るのはなかなか大変と思い、このツアーに申し込みました。
受付カウンターでチケットを渡され、船・バス・水牛車・食事を利用するたびにチケットを渡していく感じ。専属のガイドがつくわけではありませんが、船やバスを降りれば、事前に教えられたツアー番号のカードを持った方が待っており、次にどうすればよいか教えてくれます。その指示に従って乗り物に乗ったり、食事をしたり、時間になったら集合するだけなので、一人参加でも気軽に楽しめました。

I took a half-day tour in the afternoon. I signed up because I wanted to go to Kabira Bay. The weather was nice, and the glass-bottom boat was amazing. The staff on the glass-bottom boat mentioned that the water clarity wasn't the best today, but it was still really beautiful. Not only the underwater scenery but also the views were stunning. Both the guide and the driver were kind.

午後半日ツアーを利用しました。
川平湾に行きたかったので申し込みました。天気も良くグラスボード最高でした。グラスボードの方は透明度今日はそこまで最高ではないとおっしゃっていましたが凄くきれいでした。海の中だけでなく景色もきれいです。
ガイドさんも運転手さんも親切でした。

I think the time allocation was good, but if we're going to soak in the hot springs after lunch, I would have liked an extra 30 minutes. It was also disappointing that the tempura for lunch was cold.

時間配分は、良かったかと思いますが、
昼食後に温泉に入るなら、後３０分は欲しかったかな？とも思います。
昼食の天ぷらが冷めていたのも、残念でした。

Before joining this tour, I had visited Shirakawa-go on my own via Nagoya and Takayama, but this time, participating in the tour allowed me to efficiently visit more spots, and I was very satisfied! The lunch was delicious, and I appreciated the recommendations for souvenirs and photo spots. It was great to learn about sightseeing and local information unique to the tour. If there are other tours with the same guide, I would definitely like to participate.

このツアーに参加する前、名古屋ー高山経由で自力で白川郷に行ったことがありましたが、今回このツアーに参加して自力で行くより多くのスポットを効率的に回ることができ、大満足でした！
お昼ご飯も美味しかったし、オススメのお土産や撮影スポットを教えていただき、ツアーならではの観光情報・現地情報を知れて良かったです。
同じガイドさんで他のツアーがあれば、ぜひ参加したいと思いました。

I experienced this with two friends.
I thought I would give up because we couldn't make it in time for the 5 PM reservation, but the guide kindly let us take the next ride.
I'm really grateful!!
The illumination was very beautiful, and we thoroughly enjoyed it!
Everyone, please give it a try!

お友達と3人で体験させて頂きました。
17時の予約に間に合わなくて 諦めよう(ToT)と思っていましたが、ガイドさんが気持ちよく次の便に乗せてくださいました(*^^*)
ホントに感謝です！！
イルミネーション、とても綺麗で満喫出来ました♪♪♪
皆さんも、是非どうぞ(^-^)v

It was my first sightseeing tour with six friends. We participated on the day, looking forward to the illuminations while worrying about the weather. We brought our own warm clothing, but at the start, they handed out blankets and hand warmers, and we also got a guide about the history of Osaka. The hour flew by in no time. Fortunately, the cold was a bit more bearable, and since it was a nice day, we were able to take beautiful photos.

Next, I would like to join a daytime tour as well.

Thank you very much.

お友達6名で参加した、はじめての観光ツアーでした。
イルミネーションを楽しみに、天気の心配をしながらか当日参加しました。
防寒具持参で行きましたが、出発時に、一枚ずつ膝掛けとカイロを配ってくれて、大阪の歴史もガイドしてもらえて、あっとゆー間の1時間でした。
幸いにも、寒さも少しマシで、いい天気の日だったので、写真も綺麗に撮れました。

次は、昼間のツアーにも参加してみたいです(^^)

ありがとうございました。

I saw this tour for the first time and immediately became interested in participating. I was excited to join, and it was really beautiful on the double-decker bus, especially since it had no roof. The view from the top was something I had never seen before, and it was very refreshing and great. If we could have gone a bit slower on the highway, I could have enjoyed the illumination on Midosuji more slowly, which was a bit disappointing.

初めてこのツアーを見てすぐ興味を持ち参加しました。
ワクワクで参加、、とっても綺麗で二階建てバスで、、しかも屋根無し、、上から見る景色なんて見たことないし新鮮ですごくよかった。
もう少し高速ゆっくり走れたら御堂筋のイルミネーションがゆっくり見れたのに、、チョイ残念

In the cold sky, the beautiful lights were dreamlike and delightful. The cityscape of Osaka, which I could see within an hour, was shining.

寒空の中、綺麗なライトアップが夢の様に美しく、楽しませて頂きました。
1時間内で見渡せた大阪の都会は光ってました。

I was very satisfied that I was able to visit two spots in just the morning of my last day of travel! It was great to be taken to places that are not easily accessible without a rental car, and at a reasonable price.

旅行最終日の午前中だけの時間で2つのスポットに行けてかなり満足でした！レンタカーなしではなかなか行けない場所にお手軽な値段で連れて行ってもらえるので大変良かったです。

I live in Osaka, but I wanted to see the Midosuji Illumination, so I decided to use this service. I thought it would be a unique experience since I usually don't get to see the night view from an open-deck bus. When I boarded, the driver and the guide warmly welcomed me, and there were blankets and hand warmers prepared inside the bus.

As the bus departed, we drove along the illuminated street. The view of the illumination from such a high position was beautiful. There was also a segment on the highway, which added to the attraction feel, and it was great to have a panoramic view of the illumination and Nakanoshima from above. I plan to take my friends from other prefectures here when they visit.

大阪在住ですが、御堂筋イルミネーションを一通り観たいと思い、利用しました。
オープンデッキのバスから夜景を観る事はないので、異体験してみようと思ったのが理由です。
乗車の時は運転手さんとガイドさんが暖かく迎えてくださり、車内にはブランケットとカイロが準備されていました。
バスが発車し、イルミネーション通りを走りました。
きれいな通りで高い位置から眺めるイルミネーションはきれいでした。
高速道路の走行もあり、アトラクション気分とさらに高い位置からイルミネーションや中之島を一望できて良かったです。
他府県から友達が来たら案内しようと思います。

The stay at Wanmouza and Kouri Island was particularly short, so I couldn't take my time to take photos. I thought there wasn't much to see at American Village, so it might not be worth going.

万毛座と古宇利島の滞在時間が特に短くて、ゆっくり写真を撮ることもできなかった。アメリカンビレッジは特に見る所もなく行かなくても良いかと思いました。

If this your first time to Okinawa, this tour is a good way to see North Okinawa without the hassle of taking public transportation. The bus plays a recorded English commentary for those who can't understand Japanese. Bus was on time and Japanese lady guide was nice. She sang quite a few Okinawan songs during the tour which was entertaining. Good singer too!
After picking up all participants from various hotels, the tour started with a short stop at Cape Manza, then to Kouri Island and a lunch stop after. Next, we went to Churarium Aquarium (150min stay) which is located at Ocean Expo Park with free dolphin show at various time throughout the day , turtle & manatee pool outside the Aquarium. (There're many electric trolley that go around the park for Y200 unlimited ride) Managed to see Emerald Beach, Okinawan Village (I don't find this one interesting), and watched the 15-20min Dolphin show @3pm (this is the highlight of the tour) Walked back to the bus scheduled to leave at 3:40pm
Re: Nago Pineapple Park, nothing much going on here. Walked the Dinosaur botanical garden, sample some wine & snacks.
Overall, if you have time to spare, this is a long but quite enjoyable tour.

I participated with my mother and aunt, making it a group of three. The meeting place at Kanazawa Station was easy to find. I had imagined a small bus, but it was a nice, large bus, and we were assigned seats, which made for a comfortable journey. The guide provided thorough explanations, allowing us to gain knowledge about Shirakawa-go and Gokayama before exploring. There was no snow, so my elderly mother and aunt were able to walk around without any issues. The lunch and rice crackers were delicious, and I’m really glad I participated.

母、伯母を連れて3人で参加しました。集合場所は金沢駅でわかりやすかったです。バスは小さなバスを想像してましたが立派なバスで、席も決めていただいていて快適に移動できました。
ガイドさんの説明がしっかりとあり、白川郷や五箇山の知識を得てからまわることができました。雪はなかったので、高齢の母たちも問題なく歩き回れました。ランチやお煎餅もおいしく、本当に参加してよかったです。

This was my first trip to Osaka, and since I was traveling alone, I decided to take a night bus tour. I immediately signed up for the open-deck bus, which seems to be quite popular.

Walking along Midosuji during the day, I was impressed by how wide and amazing the street is, but at night, the atmosphere changes completely. The illumination that changes colors every few meters is enchanting. Osaka feels larger in scale than Tokyo.

Above all, feeling the night breeze while looking down at the people walking below and the sightseeing buses was the best feeling. Riding on the highway, I enjoyed the reflections of lights on the Yodogawa River and the illuminations along Midosuji, feeling like I was in a dream. The guide was friendly and made the experience enjoyable. Thanks to that, my solo trip turned out to be unexpectedly fun.

初の大阪、一人旅なので、夜はバスでの旅にしようと思いました。オープンデッキバスが人気なようなので即申し込みました。
大阪の御堂筋を昼間に歩き、広くてすごい通りだらなぁと思い感動していましたが、夜はまた雰囲気が変わり、何メートルか毎に様々な色に変わるイルミネーションが幻想的。大阪って東京よりスケールが大きいですね。
何より夜風に吹かれ、下を歩く人を見下ろしながら、観光バスまで見下ろしながら、最高の気
分でした。高速に乗り、淀川に映る光や、またまた御堂筋のイルミネーションやらを見て、夢見心地でした。ガイドさんのお話も親しみやすく楽しかったです。おかげで、思いがけず楽しい一人旅になりました。

I'm glad I was able to see the wonderful illumination at a low price. I was also happy to receive a heat pack and a blanket for warmth. One thing, it would have been even better if I could have specified my seat.

素敵なイルミネーションを低価格で見ることが出来てよかったです。
寒さ対策にカイロにブランケットも用意をシテモラエ嬉しかったです。
ひとつ、
座席がこちらで指定出来ればなもっと良かったかな。

I was hesitant to join because there were some unfamiliar tourist spots included, but I ended up being very satisfied with the experience!

First of all, the guide's explanations were very thorough and easy to understand. I gained knowledge about Shodoshima itself and learned a lot about the tourist spots we were going to visit.

The information about delicious souvenirs was also helpful.

Additionally, I thought the duration of stays at each location and the order of the tour were well planned!

On the way back, I was dropped off at Angel Road, which allowed me to visit one more place, and that was really helpful!

知らない観光地なども入っていたため参加しようか迷っていましたが、結果的に大満足で終わりました(^o^)！

まず、ガイドさんの説明がとても丁寧で分かりやすかったです。小豆島自体の知識が得られたり、これからいく観光地のことをたくさん知れました。

美味しいお土産情報なども参考になりました。

また、各地の滞在時間時間やツアーの巡り順もよく練られたものだなと思いました！

帰りはエンジェルロードにておろしてもらったので、もう一箇所行くこともでき助かりました(^o^)

The bright and courteous explanations and attentiveness of our tour guide, Mr. Kuroda, were excellent and made the tour so much better. I am truly grateful. I would love to participate again!

添乗員の黒田さんの明るく丁寧な、説明とお気遣いがとても良く、ツアーが何倍にもなりました。
心から感謝致します。
また参加したいと思います！

Excellent tour with very good tour guide. Very on time schedule,we love it.highly recommend!

Fantastic tour with a very informative and friendly guide and a friendly driver. The schedule was quite well arranged--nothing felt particularly hurried although that could be because we had expected that all stops outside of the main aquarium one would be brief.

The lunch option (available for an additional 1000yen) was very good--beautiful environment and good food at a fair price. For travellers staying in Naha, I'd recommend skipping the Okashigoten shop there (there's a similar one in Naha with the same prices at which the provided coupon can be used) and exploring/ eating lunch instead.

Travellers who wish to visit the Pineapple Park in great detail should note that this tour makes but a brief stop there. There appears to be a few courses available at the Park but the tour only had time for the shopping course. There was barely any time left at the end of the free wine tasting (which I would highly recommend--the wines are pretty interesting) so travellers who wish to make purchases should be quick.

2.5 hours was plenty for the aquarium and the bus was timed such that tour participants had just enough time to catch the dolphin show at the end. Visiting other attractions, however, might be a bit of a squeeze since the park is quite large, as is the aquarium.

Overall, the tour was a great way to see a lot of Okinawa in a day at a very affordable price. Although the guide and driver didn't speak much English, they did their best and it wasn't a large problem. Would recommend!

In the afternoon tour, after finishing, we had a meal on Kokusai Street, bought souvenirs, and returned to our accommodation, making good use of our time. At Masahiro Sake Brewery, we listened to an explanation of the process of making awamori. In the video inside, the employees were dancing with one-sho bottles of awamori balanced on their heads. It was amazing.

The Gyokusendo Cave at Okinawa World was incredibly beautiful, and I was deeply moved. I promised my friend that we would go on a cave exploration in the southern islands next time. The Eisa dance was also cool. At the end of the show, everyone danced together, and it was a lot of fun. I promised my friend that we would come back to Okinawa again. Thank you for the wonderful memories.

午後からのツアーで、終了してから国際通りで食事して、お土産買って宿に戻り
時間を有効につかえました。まさひろ酒造さんでは、泡盛が出来るまでの工程の説明を聞きました。館内のビデオで、従業員さん達が泡盛の一升ビンを頭の上に乗せて踊ってました。すごかったです。
おきなわワールドの玉泉洞は凄く綺麗で
感動しましたー。次は南の島の洞くつ探検に行こうと友人と約束しました。
エイサーもカッコよかったです。ショーの最後にみんなで踊ってとても楽しかったです。また沖縄に来ようと友人と約束しました。楽しい思い出をありがとうございました。

Since it was after the peak of the autumn leaves, we were able to enjoy sightseeing smoothly without any traffic.

I strongly recommend that those meeting at Kyoto Station check the location of Japan Travel in advance. I asked four locals, but none could give me clear directions.

Here are some points that are not clear just from the map:
1. To get to the opposite exit, you need to go up to the second floor first. There are stairs (and escalators) along the way through the free passage, which can be challenging for first-timers.
2. Right outside the Karasuma Exit, there is a rotary for tourist buses, which can be confusing.
3. I was lucky to ask a passing police officer, but according to him, there are two Japan Travel locations in the area.

I think most people who sign up for the tour are not familiar with Kyoto, so it would be helpful if Veltra could provide a photo of the meeting place.

紅葉のピークを過ぎた時期だったこともあり、渋滞もなくスムーズに観光できました。

京都駅集合の方は予め日本旅行の場所を確認しておくことを強くおすすめします。地元の方4人に尋ねましたが明確に分かる方はいませんでした。

地図だけではわからないポイントを上げます。
①反対の出口に行くには一度2階に上がる必要がある。自由通路を突っ切る途中にも階段（エスカレーター）があるなど初めての人には難易度が高い。
②烏丸口に出てすぐの場所は観光バス用ロータリーがあり紛らわしい。
③私は運良く通りかかったお巡りさんに聞けたのでよかったが、お巡りさん曰く周辺には日本旅行が2店舗あるらしい。

ツアーに申し込む人は京都に不慣れな方がほとんどだと思うので、ここはベルトラの方が集合場所を写真付き掲載してくれるとよいと思います。

The annual winter girls' gathering in Osaka, the Festival of Lights, is now in its fourth year. The warm open deck was fantastic, and what stood out the most was the female guide. If she is the one guiding us, I would definitely consider coming back next year. We have this girls' gathering in Osaka twice a year from various places.

毎年恒例の大阪での冬の女子会、光の饗宴も今年で４回目、暖かかくオープンデッキも最高でした、特に良かったのは女性のガイドの方でした、この方が案内してくれるのなら、来年も有りです。各地から大阪での年２回の女子会です。

I'm glad I was able to join an efficient tour that was compact and well-organized due to my short travel period. It felt like a tour that took all the best parts without any waste. The stories from the man handling the water buffalo were interesting.

旅行期間が短いので、ぎゅっと凝縮した効率の良いツアーに参加できて良かったと思います。無駄のないいいとこどりのツアーという感じです。水牛をあやつるおっちゃんのお話が面白かったです。

A great tour to Mt Fuji away from the Tokyo city. My wife and i enjoyed this tour more than our 1 week stay in Tokyo! It was a beautiful day in November and Mt Fuji was clear as day. Our tour guy was also very helpful, nice and friendly. We opted for the round trip bus ride to tour Mt Fuji, experience the ropeway and ride the pleasure boat. We also had a great western lunch. Im a big eater and was afraid i would be hungry throughout the trip but the lunch they provided was actually filling. overall, best tour we've had! If i could make one suggestion it would be to spend an extra 10 minutes at each location/stop for tourists to enjoy the area at its fullest extent. I felt a bit rushed getting back to the bus on time, however, i really enjoyed the tour and would highly suggest it