All Reviews for Bus Tours

I rode both the North and South lines consecutively.
It’s perfect for preliminary research if you don’t have a specific destination in mind.
I used it in June, and rather than being open, the sunlight was very hot.
Make sure to prepare drinks in advance.

北・南、連続して乗りました。
目的地が定まっていない場合の下調べに丁度良いのでは。
6月に利用しましたが、開放的というより日差しがとても暑かったです。
事前に飲み物の用意を。

I was able to make good use of the morning.
I was glad to be taken to the airport.
I think the price is reasonable!
The guide was also very dedicated and shared a lot of information.

午前の時間を有効に使えた。
空港まで送ってもらえてよかった。
価格も手ごろでいいと思います！
ガイドさんも一生懸命いろいろお話ししてくれてました

I received very polite guidance, and I learned a lot. I see, that's why Yakushima is amazing! The more I learn, the more I love the profound Yakushima. I'm glad to have been guided by a man full of love for Yakushima! Thank you very much! ☆

とても丁寧にガイドしていただき
なるほど、だから屋久島ってすごいんだ！
と沢山学びがありました。
知れば知るほど奥深い屋久島がますます好きになりました。
屋久島愛に溢れたおじさんにガイドしていただきよかったです！ありがとうございました☆

This is a tour that covers all the places listed in the guidebook. I wasn't bored thanks to the guide's excellent narration. The stories about the culture of the Yaeyama Islands were fascinating. I thought it might be worth it to include the glass-bottom boat even if the price is a bit higher.

ガイドブックに載っている所は一通り巡るツアーです。ガイドさんの名調子で退屈しませんでした。八重山諸島文化の話は興味が湧きます。多少価格が高くなってもグラスボートも込みでも良いのではと思いました。

They came to pick me up nearby and took me to the airport, and since the flight time was just right, it was the perfect plan for the last day! I was surprised that the bus guide provided so much commentary during the ride! Thanks to that, I gained a lot of knowledge about Okinawa, and I enjoyed the sightseeing even more! I bought and ate the Tannafakuru that the bus guide recommended, and it was super delicious! Thank you very much!

近くまで迎えにきてくれて空港まで送ってくれて、飛行機の時間が調度良かったので、最終日のプランとして最高でした！バスガイドさんがあんなに車中でガイドしてくれるとは思ってなかったので、ビックリしました！そのお陰で沖縄の知識たくさん付いたし、観光がより一層楽しめました！バスガイドさんが教えてくれたタンナファクルー買って食べました、超美味しかったです！ありがとうございました！

This was my first trip to Kyoto. I wanted to visit famous tourist spots like Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera, and Fushimi Inari, so I booked this tour that included two of them in the route. It was great that Nijo Castle and Heian Shrine were also on the route, allowing me to visit those as well.

One of the deciding factors was that I would receive a bus ticket to Fushimi Inari, which is not on the route, but this turned out to be quite a challenge. First, the location of the bus stop was difficult for tourists to find. I asked the Sky Hop Bus staff where the bus stop was, and they gave me a vague answer, saying, "I think it's over there." It turned out to be completely wrong. Even when I went to the bus information center, they said they didn't know where it was (I mentioned that the ticket said 6A, but they told me, "There is no 6A"). Just when I thought I finally found it, I discovered that the bus only comes once an hour, and I had just missed it by five minutes. In the end, I had to return to Kyoto Station and take a train to Fushimi Inari. It's not useful to give a bus ticket to tourists who have no sense of direction for a bus that only locals use. I think more consideration is needed.

The Sky Hop Bus itself isn't bad, but considering it only goes around a relatively small area for 3,600 yen, I feel it's a bit expensive. While the double-decker bus allows for enjoying the scenery, it may be good for foreigners, but there’s hardly any reason for Japanese people to choose this bus.

初めての京都旅行でした。有名な観光地である金閣寺、清水寺、伏見稲荷には行きたいと思い、そのうちの２つがルートにあったこちらを予約させて頂きました。二条城と平安神宮もルートにあったのでついでに行けたのは良かったです。
ルートにはない伏見稲荷に行くバスチケットも貰えるとの事だったのでそれも決め手の１つだったのですが、これが大変でした。まずこのバスの停留所の場所が観光客にはわかりにくい。スカイホップバスのスタッフさんにバス停の場所を聞いたのですが、「多分あちらだと思います」と言う曖昧な回答。しかも全く違う場所でした。バスの総合案内所に行ってもわからないと言われる程でした(チケットに６Ａとありましたので、それを伝えましたが「６Ａなんてないですよ」と言われた)。やっとの思いで見つけたと思ったら、なんとそのバスが1時間に一回しか来ず、私が見つけた時は5分前に出発した後でした。結局京都駅に戻って電車に乗って伏見稲荷まで行くはめになりました。土地勘のない観光客に地元の人しか乗らないようなバスのチケットを渡されても使いようがありません。もう少し配慮が必要だと思います。
スカイホップバス自体は悪くはないですが、そんなに広くない範囲をくるっと周るだけで3600円という事を考えるとちょっと高いと感じます。
二階建てバスで景観を楽しめるので、外国人にはいいかもしれないですが、日本人がこのバスに選ぶ意味はほぼないですね。

It was very nice, relaxing day with beautiful views and tasty lunch. We had such a nice and funny guide, who spoke perfect english and took great care of us. There was enough time at each place we have visited. Good value for this price, highly recommend the trip.

I had been using hop-on hop-off buses at tourist spots in Europe, so I was excited to see them finally available in Japan! I made a reservation right away. This time, it was a mini trip alongside a training session, and I was able to enjoy the city of Kyoto from a high vantage point while listening to the audio guide through my headphones. I also took a lot of snap photos, so it was definitely more worthwhile than just taking a regular bus.

I had decided on my points of interest in advance, so I was able to combine the bus and train and cover quite a bit of ground. However, it was a bit lonely since there were many foreign tourists using it. It's definitely convenient, so if you visit Kyoto, I highly recommend giving it a try!

ヨーロッパの観光地で以前から乗り降り自由バスを利用していたので日本にもついに登場したか～！って予約しちゃいました。
今回は研修のついでのミニトリップでしたが、イヤホンで観光ガイドも聴きながら京都の街を高い目線から眺められるし、ついでにスナップ写真もたくさん撮れましたよ～なので普通のバスでまわるより絶対お得です。
事前にポイントを決めておいたので、バスと鉄道を組み合わせて結構まわれました。
ただ、利用していたのは外国人が多かったのが少し寂しかったです。
絶対、便利ですので京都に行かれる際は是非利用してみてくださいね～

This tour is highly recommended! I wanted to do some sightseeing in the northern area even though I didn't have a car, so I signed up for this tour. It was really great, so I truly recommend it!

It was okay to change the pick-up and drop-off locations, so I joined from a hotel near my accommodation and was dropped off at the prefectural office on the way back, which allowed me to use my time effectively.

The sightseeing spots were all places I wanted to visit, and I was impressed by the large aquarium at the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium and enjoyed the dolphin show. The weather wasn't great on Kouri Island, so I couldn't see the sparkling blue sea, but I want to challenge it again next time.

We also stopped at places where I could buy purple sweet potato tarts, pineapple liquor, and snacks, making it a very satisfying tour.

Thank you very much. I would love to participate again!

かなりおすすめツアーです！
車がないけど、北部の観光がしたい！となり、このツアーに申し込みました。かなり良かったので、ほんとオススメです！
行き帰りの送迎場所を変えてもオッケーだったので、宿泊地のホテル近くから参加し、帰りは県庁で降ろしてもらえ、時間を有効に使えました。
観光地は行きたいところばかりで、美ら海水族館の大きな水槽には感動し、イルカショーも楽しめました。古宇利島では天気が良くなかったので、キラキラした青い海は見えなかったですが、次回またチャレンジしたいと思います。紅芋タルトやパイナップルのお酒、お菓子を買えるところにも寄れて、大満足のツアーでした。
ありがとうございました。また、ぜひ参加させてください！！

My friends and I enjoyed this full day tour offered by Veltra. We did not rent a car during our trip to Okinawa (and in Okinawa, if is very difficult to move around without a car) so we found the bus service very convenient. We were picked up at our hotel in Chatan which was very convenient as well. Not to mention that this tour made us go to different tourist spots in Okinawa at a very affordable price!

Booking this tour went smooth as well. We did not have any planned itinerary for our Okinawa trip due to our pretty busy schedule but we’re glad we found this online. We booked our tour a day before our scheduled trip (luckily they still have available slots!). Everything went fine and smooth, our trip was confirmed shortly.

We had a pleasant time during the trip. We were able to pass through some of the beautiful beaches in Okinawa. The Churaumi Aquarium experience was also great. We had fun watching the dolphin show. Too bad though we lack time to tour the entire park.

The tour guide does not speak English but we can see her effort to guide us in any way possible. We did not have any problem with communication at all since there is an English audio inside the bus.

Would definitely recommend this tour to my family and friends who will visit Okinawa in the future. :)

The round-trip ferry from Ishigaki Island to Taketomi Island, along with the water buffalo cart and the island sightseeing bus, allowed us to get off at Kaiji Beach, making our time very worthwhile.

石垣島から竹富島までの往復船と竹富島での水牛車、島内観光バスでは、カイジ浜での下車もでき、時間を有意義に使えました。

When I arrived at the meeting place and said my name, I was confirmed as Japanese. Even though I have a Japanese name... After a while, I realized there were participants from Indonesia and China; indeed, at first glance, you can't tell just by their faces and how they speak. There were only two Japanese people, a couple. After the Japanese part, the guide spoke in English, and it felt like I was in Japan but not really in Japan, and I enjoyed the tour. At the end in Arashiyama, the timing for the Shinkansen reservation was a bit tight, so we disbanded individually on-site, but it was fun.

集合場所に行って名前を言ったら日本人ですよねと確認されました。日本名なのに・・・としばらくしたらインドネシア、中国からの参加者なるほど顔と喋りだけじゃ一見わからん。日本人は２人夫婦だけでした∩^ω^∩。日本語の後に英語でガイド日本にいるが日本じゃない感じでツアー楽しめました。最後の嵐山では新幹線予約時間にビミョーだったので個別現地解散しましたが楽しかったです。

Thank you for providing this transportation option, especially for those who want to see the most of Kyoto in a short amount of time. The price was great as well. Your service provided maximum flexibility. We will recommend to those we hear are visiting Kyoto in the future. Arigatougozaimasu!

I recently participated in a tour of Sefa Utaki. They took us early in the morning, and there were few people, so I was able to take beautiful photos.
A separate admission fee of 300 yen is required.
I also enjoyed Okinawa World. An admission fee and other costs are necessary.
I was able to take a photo with the white snake (1,000 yen) and I was glad to finally buy a white snake skin. I have it in my wallet.
It was my first time in Okinawa. For those who cannot drive or who will be drinking alcohol, I think joining a tour is a good option.
Thank you very much.

先日、斎場御嶽のツアーに参加しました。朝、早くから連れて行ってもらい、人が少なくて写真もきれいにとれました。
別途入場券300円が必要です。
おきなわワールドも楽しめました。入場券他代金が必要です。
白蛇と写真(1000円)取れて、念願の白蛇の皮も買えてよかったです。財布に入れてます。
初めての沖縄でした。車の運転ができない方や酒類を呑まれる方は、ツアーに参加するのもいいかと思います。
ありがとうございました。

A wonderful trip.We were fetched on time. Very professional guide, she was with us all the way and made sure everyone was ok.informative talks about the various places we visited. We were fortunate to see Mt Fuji clearly. The cable car was excellent and so was the boat ride. not much places to eat at the lunch place so maybe take the lunch option.or take your own snacks and meals.weather didnt permit us to go to 5th station but we got views from the ropeway.
Just a note to future travellers,please be at the designated spot on time otherwise it wastes a lot of time trying to locate all the passengers.

On the day of the tour, the weather forecast turned out to be accurate, and it was cloudy in the morning. However, at the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, we were hit by heavy rain and couldn't see the show. At the next spot, we faced a storm with winds strong enough to almost break our umbrellas. But since we couldn't expect good weather in advance, I think participating in the tour allowed us to make the most of our valuable time even in bad weather. Both the driver and the guide were very kind. I would like to use this service again if I have the opportunity.

当日は天気予報が当たってしまい、朝のうちは曇り空でしたが、美ら海水族館では大雨に見舞われてショーも見れず、その次のスポットでは傘も折れそうなほどの暴風雨に見舞われてしまいました。でも、あらかじめ天候には期待できなかったので、逆にツアーに参加したおけげで、悪天候でも貴重な滞在日を有意義に過ごせたのだと思います。運転手さんもガイドさんも、とても親切でした。また機会があったら利用したいと思います。

I was looking forward to Pineapple Park just as much as Churaumi Aquarium, but it turned out to be just a stop for shopping. I was disappointed because I thought there would be more to see and do.

美ら海水族館と同じ位に楽しみにしていたパイナップルパークがただのお買物のみの立ち寄りでした。
もっと色々見て回れるのだと思っていたため残念です。

The mangroves on Iriomote Island are quite rare, so I recommend visiting. To get to Yubu Island, you travel back and forth on a water buffalo cart, and they enhance the experience with stories and performances on the sanshin. After having lunch and seeing the butterfly garden and Manta Beach, we ran out of time. On Taketomi Island, we did some sightseeing with a glass-bottom boat and a water buffalo cart, but we couldn't visit places like Hoshi no Suna Beach, which disappointed the kids. I wish we had more free time on Taketomi Island. Although we had various experiences arranged for us, the schedule was quite packed, so I think it's good to carefully consider which tour to choose.

Lastly, regarding lunch, the children's meal was supposed to be chosen on-site, but we were guided to a prepared table, and in the end, the child could hardly eat anything, and we ended up just paying for it. I did check with the staff, but they seemed busy, so I think it was a mistake.

西表島のマングローブは中々見られないのでお勧めです。由布島へは水牛車に引かれて往復しますが、お話や三線の演奏があったりと気分を盛り上げてくださいます。お昼を食べて蝶々園とマンタの浜を見たら時間切れでした。竹富島ではグラスボードと水牛車での島内観光でしたが、星の砂の浜等には行かれず、子供が残念がっていました。せめて竹富島は自由時間が欲しかったかなー。おまかせで色々な体験ができましたが、かなり詰め込んだ日程ですので、どのツアーにするのか吟味するのが良いと思います。

最後に昼食ですが、子供の食事は１人分現地で選ぶ事になっていましたが、用意された席へ案内され、結局子供はほとんど食べられず、料金だけ支払うことになりました。係りの方には確認をしたのですが、忙しそうでしたので間違えたのだと思います。

The illumination at Nakanoshima had ended, so I felt a bit unsatisfied. The bus made it hard to see due to the window frames. It seemed beautiful from the front, but I was seated in the middle (>_<). I lined up early for the seats, but they were predetermined. If I had taken the Hanshin Expressway to Harukas via the loop line, it might have been a bit more impressive.

中之島のライトアップが終わっていたので、物足りない感じでした。バスも窓枠が邪魔で見にくかった。正面からは綺麗そうだったが、座席は真ん中で(>_<)。座席も早く並んだが、予め決められていました。阪神高速も環状線でハルカスまで行けば少しは感動があったかも。

The tour around Taketomi Island and the water buffalo experience was enjoyable. I think it's great that you can choose the time. The slow pace was very pleasant.

竹富島を回るツアーと水牛の旅楽しかったです。
時間も選べれるのは良いと思います。
ゆっくりとしたペースが心地良かったです。

It was a trip for three generations of women—my mother, my daughter, and me. Thanks to our friendly and entertaining guide, our tour of Kyoto became a memorable experience. We were also able to have some interactions with fellow travelers from abroad, which was a valuable experience for my daughter.

母と娘と私、3代の女子旅でしたが、ガイドさんの気さくで楽しいお話のお陰で、とても思い出に残る京都巡りでした。一緒に回った海外の方ともちょっとした交流が出来て、娘にとっても貴重な体験でした。

I had a great time hand-making white shrimp rice crackers at Sasalaraya. It was a delicious and enjoyable experience that I will remember.
I was expecting a snowy landscape with traditional gassho-zukuri houses in Hagi-machi, but it was a bit disappointing due to the mild winter. However, it was easy to walk around and not too cold, which was just right for my elderly mother.
I now have a goal to return to Shirakawa-go for a snowy landscape. I will definitely visit again.

The weekend-only plan was very appreciated as it allowed for a leisurely departure and an early return.

ささらやさんでの白エビ煎餅の手焼きも楽しかったです。美味しくて楽しくて思い出に残る体験でした。
萩町は、雪景色の合掌造りの、町を期待していたのですが暖冬のため拍子抜け。
でも、歩きやすくて寒すぎず高齢の母に丁度良かったです。
私は、雪景色の白川郷にリベンジする目標をもらえました。また、是非伺います。

この土日専用プランは、出発がゆっくりで且早く帰ってくるので、とてもありがたかったです。

I was able to efficiently explore without wasting time. The guide's explanations were easy to understand, and I didn't feel bored during the ride. The kids were thrilled with the Valley of Gangala. There was a lot to learn, and I'm glad I participated. In the end, I was also taken to the airport, so I'm really happy I used this tour.

時間を無駄にすることなく効率よく回れました。
ガイドさんの説明もわかりやすく車内では退屈することなく過ごすことができました。
ガンガラーの谷も子供たちは大喜び。
勉強になることも多く参加してよかったです。
最後は空港まで送っていただけたので、このツアーを利用して良かったです。

Mt. Fuji showed a wonderful figure.
All the schedules were comfortable and kind.

Date of participation: early January, temperature: 19 degrees, weather: cloudy with occasional rain.
On Kouri Island, I was able to collect shells along the coast.
At Manzamo, we unexpectedly encountered a storm. The north wind was cold, making it feel like 10 degrees.
The Churaumi Aquarium was satisfying as I got to see sea turtles, manta rays, and whale sharks. The sand eels seemed to be in a smaller tank than I expected; I thought the tanks at Sumida Aquarium were larger and more spacious. During the three-day weekend, it was incredibly crowded, and the souvenir corner had a long line at the checkout.
It's nice that the dolphin show at the Ocean Park is free, but the north wind was chilly.
Since we arrived at Ryukyu Village in the evening, most of the events in the park were already over.
The sweets and souvenirs available in various places were sufficient at the shops around Kokusai Street.
I felt it would be better to skip these two locations and increase the time at the Churaumi Aquarium.
Additionally, there were Chinese participants in the tour, and it seemed that the requests for seat changes made to the Chinese travel agency were not communicated to the Japanese tour company, leading to a major complaint. It was quite a hassle before departure.
We added the steak option at Sam's, but we were the only ones from a group of 30 who were guided to the steak restaurant.
The steak course was indeed delicious. *Note: drinks are extra.
Since it was my first tour in Okinawa, the weather affected our experience, but overall, I was fairly satisfied.

参加日1月上旬　気温19度　天気曇り時々雨
古宇利島は海岸にて貝拾いが出来た。
万座毛でまさかの暴風雨。北風が冷たく体感温度10度。
美ら海水族館は海亀、マンタ、ジンベエザメが見れて満足。チンアナゴは水槽が思ったよりも小さいかな？？隅田水族館の方が大きくて広い水槽だったように思う。三連休で流石に物凄い混雑でお土産コーナーの会計が長蛇の列。
海洋公園内のイルカショーが無料で見れるのが良いが、北風が冷たかった。
琉球村は夕方到着するので園内のイベントがほぼ終了してる。
あちこちにあるお菓子御伝もお土産類は国際通り辺りのお店で十分。
この二箇所を削って美ら海水族館の時間を増やした方が良いと感じた。
あと、中国人の参加者がツアー内に居たのですが、、そのツアー客が中国の旅行委託会社に席の変更などの要望を伝えるもの連絡を受けた中国の委託会社が日本のツアー会社に伝えていなかったようで大クレームに。出発前にすっごい迷惑でした。
サムズのステーキのオプションを付けたのですが、ツアー客30人に対してステーキ店に案内されたのは私たちだけ。
ステーキコースは確かに美味しかった。※ドリンク代は別です。
沖縄旅行初ツアーだっただけに天気に左右されたのですが、まぁまぁ満足でした。

Wasting time... because after reach mt. Fuji just until station 1 then just only play in the kids playground. Not reach even just station 3, don't know why.

Pirates ship, hakone rope way cure the pain finally.

But still not worth it for money, main object mt fuji have to take more time maybe.

for Fuji tour we just go to theme park and play sliding snow. we lunch at moving bus, my self dont recommend this tour for family have young childern

our tour guide fluent mandarin only, so its quite long way

Although the weather was unfortunately bad on the day I participated, I was able to spend a very fulfilling day as the title suggests. I was able to see beautiful rainbows multiple times on the mangrove river, and the guide's explanations were thorough, allowing me to appreciate the mangroves better! When we crossed to the island on the cattle, the local guide provided detailed explanations and even sang with a shamisen, making for a wonderful experience. My favorite part was Taketomi Island! The scenery was just as I had seen in guidebooks, and it was lovely! Riding around on a bicycle allowed me to feel the pleasant breeze, creating the best memories! Next time, I want to try again on a day with good weather!

参加した日はあいにくの天気でしたがタイトル通りとっても濃い1日を過ごすことができました。マングローブの川ではきれいな虹を何度も見ることができ、ガイドの方の説明も丁寧で理解しながらマングローブを見ることができました！また牛さんで島渡りをした際も現地のガイドさんが細かい説明や三味線で歌を歌ってくださり、素敵な体験をすることができました。私が一番気に入ったのは竹富島でした！ガイドブックで見たような景色が広がり、素敵でした！自転車で巡った地ため、心地よい風を感じることができ、最高の思い出になりました！今度は天気が良い日に再チャレンジしてみたいと思います！

This was my second time in Okinawa. This time, I wanted to visit the Churaumi Aquarium, so I signed up for this tour. It was the most popular tour, and even though it was an off-season weekday, it was fully booked with more than half being foreign tourists. Maybe it was because I was traveling alone? I was able to enjoy a comfortable experience sitting in the front row without anyone next to me. It drizzled a bit in the morning, but the weather gradually improved, so I think the guide's good vibes helped. I was really glad I signed up for the bus tour since I wouldn't have been able to see so much on my own. The guide was very skilled and great at chatting, so I never got bored. There were 53 people on the tour, but not a single person was late for the meeting time, so we were able to finish earlier than scheduled. This allowed us to make good use of our time afterwards, exploring the Makishi Public Market.

2回目の沖縄。今回は美ら海水族館行ってみたかったのでこのツアーに申込みました。一番人気のツアーとあってオフシーズンの平日にも関わらず満席で半分以上が外国人観光客でしたが1人参加だったからかな？最前列で隣に座る人もなく快適に過ごすことができました。午前中は雨もパラついてましたが次第に天気が回復してきたのできっとガイドさんの念も伝わったんだと思います。1人ではこれだけ回れないのでバスツアーを申し込んで本当によかったです。ガイドさんは芸達者でおしゃべり上手、退屈しませんでした。そして53名のツアーでしたが誰一人集合時間に遅れることなかったので予定時間より早く解散することができたのでその後も栄市場散策などで時間を有効活用することができました。

A wonderful tour indeed. Our tour guide, Mr Kodama (or Kodama San, as he’d be known in Japan), is simply wonderful, and spoke very good English, with a bit of humour too.

The bus was nice and comfortable, and the bus driver drove really well. Even though some parts of the tour route is windy, you hardly feel any motion sickness at all.

Would definitely recommend it for anyone looking at doing this.