All Reviews for Bus Tours

I participated in the Gangara Valley course. I initially expected just a simple sightseeing experience at a power spot, but I was able to learn about the unique and easily understandable history of the Gangara Valley and the roots of the Japanese people. It was an opportunity to reflect on the distant history of Japan.

ガンガーラの谷コースで参加しました。単なるパワースポットの観光を期待して参加しましたが、ユニークで分かり易く、腹に落ちる、日本人のルーツ、ガンガーラの谷の歴史を知ることが出来ました。遥か彼方の日本の歴史に思いはせる機会でした。

I participated in the AM course following the PM course from the previous day. The itinerary included being picked up at my hotel at 9 AM, then visiting the first destination, Senpiro Falls, followed by the intermediate spot, Gajumaru, then Okko Falls, the Seibu Forest Road, and finally, the last destination, Nagata Inaka Beach. I was overwhelmed by the distant view of Senpiro Falls, received a happy aura at the Gajumaru, which is said to be a power spot that brings happiness, and was awestruck by the sight of Okko Falls up close. On the Seibu Forest Road, a UNESCO World Heritage site, I encountered wild yakuzaru and yakushika! Finally, at Nagata Inaka Beach, known for being a nesting site for sea turtles, I reflected on the vast ocean before me on the truly powdery sand beach. After that, I was dropped off at the Miyanoura Port entrance bus stop, completing the entire itinerary. The driver was extremely kind and very knowledgeable, making the three-hour tour never boring! I highly recommend this course, so I encourage everyone to participate! I wholeheartedly recommend it.

前日のPMコースに引き続いてのAMコース参加でした。
内容としては、（自分の場合）9時にホテルに送迎に来て頂き、その後最初の目的地である千尋（せんぴろ）の滝→②中間ガジュマル→③大川（おおこ）の滝→④西部林道→最後の目的地である、永田いなか浜という行程になります。まず最初の目的地である千尋の滝の遠望光景に圧倒され、幸せを呼ぶとされるパワースポットの中間ガジュマルにて幸せのオーラを分けてもらい、大川の滝は間近まで近寄りその光景に圧倒されました。車で通行できる世界遺産である西部林道では勿論野生のヤクザルやヤクシカに遭遇してきました！最後の永田いなか浜、此方はウミガメの産卵地として名高い場所ですが、本当のパウダーサンドの砂浜で目の前に広がる大海原に思いを馳せてきた次第です。その後、宮之浦港入口バス停まで送迎して頂き全行程終了になります。今回の運転手の方は非常に親切且つ大変な物知りな方で3時間余りのツアーにおいて飽きる事はありませんでした！本当にお勧めのコースですので、皆さんも是非参加されるといいですよ！胸を張ってお勧め致します。

The weather was very nice, and the scenery was just like a painting. The female guide on the mangrove boat at Nakama River had a bright voice that was very easy to listen to. Also, the guide on the ox cart to Yufuin was interesting to talk to. I received help from various people here and there.

天気が非常に良く、まさに絵に描いた様な景色でした。
仲間川のマングローブ船の女性ガイドさんも声が明るくてとても聞き易かったです。また、由布島への牛車のガイドさんも話が面白かった。
あっちこっちで色んな人に、お世話になりました。

This course is an afternoon tour around Yakushima. In my case, after being picked up at the airport, we headed straight to Yakusugi Land by jumbo taxi. The first destination, Yakusugi Land, is a nature-rich area of Yakushima. Once you enter the mountains, you have a high chance of encountering Yakuzaru (Japanese macaques)! You can witness scenes unique to Yakushima, such as them grooming each other. At Yakusugi Land, you can fully enjoy the rich nature of Yakushima for an entrance fee of 500 yen per person. The driver was very knowledgeable, almost like a tour conductor. The second destination is "Kigen Sugi." This Yakusugi is said to be one of the largest Yakusugi trees that you can get close to by car! After that, there is a transfer back to your accommodation, making this a very cost-effective course. I highly recommend it!

こちらのコースは午後の屋久島周遊コースになります。コース的には、（自分の場合は）空港でピックアップしてもらった後、ジャンボタクシーにて一路ヤクスギランドに向けて車を走らせます。最初の目的地であるヤクスギランドですが、そこは自然豊かな屋久島。山に入ればヤクザルと高い確率で遭遇出来ます！グルーミングしてたりと屋久島ならではの光景に出くわすことが出来ます。ヤクスギランドでは入園料として１人500円払って自然豊かな屋久島をおもいっきり堪能できます。運転手さんも大変物知りな方でさながらツアーコンダクターも兼ねている感じでしたよ。二番目の目的地は「紀元杉」です。この屋久杉は車にて近寄る事ができる屋久杉の中では最大級の大きさを誇る屋久杉との事でした！その後は、車にて宿泊先までの送迎有りと大変コスパの良いコースだと思います。お勧めですよ！！

I signed up at the last minute the day before, but I had a great time. The bus guide seemed a bit inexperienced, but their effort really came through.

前日に駆け込みで申し込んだのですが、とても楽しかったです。
バスガイドさんがまだ慣れていない様子でしたが、頑張ってる様子がとても伝わりました。

It might be due to the influence of the Spring Festival, but the tourist spots were filled with foreigners. There was only one Japanese person on the bus. That said, there were no particular issues. Although it was cloudy, the view was still good! The scenery is definitely different between visiting in summer and when there is snow. Personally, I prefer the snowy landscape. As for the food, don't get your hopes up. It was just average. The chicken in the hot pot looked thick and delicious, but I didn't eat it because it wasn't cooked all the way through, and I was worried about food poisoning. What a shame.

春節の影響か、観光地は外国人だらけ。
バスも１人だけ日本人でした。だからと言って、特に問題はなかったです。
雲っていたけれど、遠くまでみえて良かった！
夏に行くのと、雪のある時に行くのとでは景色がやっぱり違う。個人的には雪景色が好き。
ごはんは、期待してはダメ。普通くらい。
鍋の鶏肉は分厚く美味しそうだったが、中まで火が入っていなかったため、食中毒が怖く食べなかった。残念。

I'm glad I was able to experience the nature of southern Okinawa. The exit of the Gangala Valley is located within Okinawa World, where the Gyokusendo Cave is. Since I went all the way there, I thought it would have been even better if there was a tour that included all three attractions, even if it meant a slightly higher price.

沖縄南部の自然に触れることができて良かったです。
ガンガラー谷の出口は、玉泉堂のある沖縄ワールド内にあるので、せっかくここまで行くのだからもう少し料金が高くなっても、3つともまわれるツアーだともっと良かったのに、とおもいました。

I wanted to go to various places, but since I couldn't drive, I decided to sign up for this tour. The time spent at each location was short, and the schedule was quite packed, but it was really great to be able to cover a wide area efficiently. The bus guide was cheerful and kind, and she taught us a lot about delicious foods in Okinawa, which was really helpful when choosing souvenirs. If I had to wish for something, I was a bit disappointed that the time spent on Kouri Island, which has beautiful sea and scenery, was very limited, but the cost performance is good.

色々行きたいけれど運転できないので、こちらを申し込んでみました。
一箇所の滞在時間は短く、なかなかハードなスケジュールでしたが、効率良く広範囲をまわれたのがホントに良かったです。バスガイドさんも陽気で親切で、沖縄の美味しい物をたくさん教えてくれたので、お土産選びの時に良い参考になりました。
欲をいえば、海と景色がとても綺麗な古宇利島の滞在時間がとても少なかったのが残念ですが、コスパはいいです。

I was unsure whether to visit four islands or three, but since it was my first time, I decided not to be too greedy and participated in this one.

As a result, it was very good! Unfortunately, the mangrove cruise was affected by heavy rain, but the guide's stories were interesting, so it was still enjoyable.

The water buffalo cart was very cute, and you can take photos and videos, so I definitely recommend it. The buffalo have their own personalities, which is amusing. Although I couldn't explore the Yufu Island botanical garden slowly due to the rain, I was able to see flowers and plants that are unimaginable in February.

Taketomi Island was clear and very fulfilling. I cycled around the island using a rental bike, and since you can freely see various sights, I recommend renting a bike over the water buffalo cart for Taketomi Island. (You can ride the water buffalo cart on Yufu Island!) Taketomi Island is more rustic and has beautiful seas compared to Ishigaki Island, so for first-timers, I recommend the island-hopping tour, and if you find an island you like, you can explore it on your own.

４島が３島かで迷いましたが
初めてだったのであまり欲張らずこちらに参加しました。

結果、とても良かったです！
残念ながらマングローブクルーズは大雨だったのですが
ガイドさんの話が面白かったので良かったです。

水牛車はとても可愛く、写真や動画を撮れたりするので
是非、おすすめです。牛にも個性があって面白いです。
由布島の植物園も雨でゆっくりは周れませんでしたが
２月では考えられない花や草木を見ることが出来ました。

竹富島は快晴でとても充実していました。
レンタサイクルで島内を一周しましたが、自由に色々見れるので
私は竹富島は水牛車よりもレンタサイクルをお勧めします。
（水牛車は由布島で乗れるし！）
石垣島より素朴で海が綺麗なので初めての方は
離島ツアーおすすめし、気に入った離島があれば自分で回るようにしたら良いです。

It was a packed tour from morning to night, but I felt it was a bit rushed since we only had a quick look at places other than the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, which were all quite far away. However, even in the short time we had, the guide explained various things, making it easy to understand and enjoyable.

朝から晩まで盛りだくさんのツアーでしたが、遠いとこばかりで美ら海水族館以外は駆け足でさらっと見るだけだったのがちょっと慌ただしかったと感じました。でも短い間でもガイドさんがいろいろ説明してくれたのでわかりやすかったし、楽しかったです。

It felt like a condensed experience of the tourist spots in Ishigaki Island, but it wasn't rushed at all. The guide was entertaining, and the lunch was satisfying, so it was efficient and enjoyable.

石垣島の観光スポットを短時間にギューっと濃縮した感じでしたが、そんなにセカセカしてませんし、ガイドさんも面白かったし、ランチも充実してましたので、効率的で良かったです。

I chose the water buffalo cart course. After selecting the plan, I was a bit anxious because I had to make the payment within two days, and since all communication was done via email, I wasn't used to it. However, I received prompt replies to my inquiries via email, and everything went smoothly on the day of the event. The round-trip boat fare was included, and since the payment for the tickets and the boat schedule were all arranged in advance, there was no hassle, and I could just enjoy the experience. It was a great deal!

水牛車コースを選択しました。
プランを選択後、入金が2日以内だったので焦った事と全てメールでのやり取りだったので慣れておらず少し不安でしたがメールでの問い合わせにも即返信があり問題なく当日を迎えれました。往復船代金も込みなのと、当日チケットの支払いや行きの船の時間を調べて決めてなど手続きが事前に済んでいるので煩わしさもなくただ楽しむだけで利用できました^^お得です！

I participated in this tour to adjust my time before my afternoon flight. It was a half-day tour, but we visited the sightseeing spots in Ishigaki Island compactly and were dropped off at the airport. I was able to use my time very efficiently. The lunch was also quite tasty.

午後のフライトまでの時間調整で参加しました。半日ツアーでしたが、石垣島の観光スポットをコンパクトにまわって、空港で降ろしてもらいました。とても時間を効率良く使えました。昼食もまずまず美味しかったです。

I was glad that I could efficiently visit the places I wanted to go, namely the Sefa Utaki and the Gangala Valley. However, I was a bit disappointed that Sefa Utaki was a self-guided tour, as I thought there would be a guide. The guided tour of Gangala Valley was very easy to understand and interesting.

行きたいと思っていた斎場御嶽とガンガラーの谷を効率よく観光できたので良かったです。ただ斎場御嶽もガイドがあるのかと思っていましたが、自由観光だったので残念でした。ガンガラーの谷のガイドツアーはとても分かりやすく、面白かったです。

It was great to have a clear guide that allowed us to do a lot of sightseeing in one day. I thought it would have been nice to stay a bit longer at the Churaumi Aquarium.

わかりやすいガイドで1日たくさん観光ができて良かったです。
美ら海水族館にはもう少し長く滞在できればよいと思いました。

I was glad to see the popular whale sharks and the dolphin show at the Churaumi Aquarium!!

What I found concerning was that the driver and guide talked a lot among themselves, and there was no uplifting Okinawan music. That was a bit disappointing.

美ら海水族館で、人気のジンベエザメと、
イルカショーが見られて良かった!!

気になった事は、運転手さんとガイドさんの
私語が多かった事、ムードアップの沖縄音楽などなかった事。少し残念でした。

Out of a total of 44 participants, there were only two Japanese people. The explanations were primarily in English, followed by Japanese. This was not a source of dissatisfaction; rather, since the Japanese participants spoke English, it was not difficult to understand, and it also served as a good opportunity to study English. Although it was a tour of Kyoto, it had a strong sense of being in a foreign place, making for a fun and strange experience. The highlights were well covered, and the Japanese cuisine course for lunch was interesting for the international guests, as they didn't know how to eat it and were watching how my husband and I did.

全体の参加者が44名の中で日本人は二人だけ。基本は英語の説明があってそのあと日本語で。これが不満という事はなく、むしろ日本人が話す英語なので理解は難しくなく英語の勉強にもなりました。京都のツアーながらアウェイ感満載で不思議な感覚の楽しいツアーとなりました。見所はキチンと押さえていてお昼の日本料理コースは海外の方からすると食べ方が解らず、私たち夫婦の食べ方を見ながらという面白い光景もありました。

We were introduced to recommended spots in a small microbus, allowing us to visit efficiently. We were also able to enjoy local sake without any worries.

小さなマイクロバスでお勧めスポットを紹介してくださり、効率よく回れました。地酒なども気にせず飲めました。

A bus tour that allows you to visit many places compactly and at a low cost is great. There are no hassles like driving a rental car or paying for parking and entrance fees, which is a plus. I was also able to enjoy some beer. The vibe of the Japanese guests on the tour is still not as lively as that of foreigners, so the guide seemed a bit lackluster. However, it turned out to be quite a fulfilling day, and I had a lot of fun.

多くの場所をコンパクトに、かつ、低コストで回るバスツアーはいいですね。
自分でレンタカーをうんてんしたり、駐車料金や入場料を払ったりといった手続きがないので、正解です。ビールも飲めましたし。
日本人客のツアーは、外国人と違い相変わらずノリは悪いので、ガイドさんもハリがないかな？
でも、結構充実した1日になり、また、楽しく過ごせましたよ。

The guide's instructions were polite and very good. Since it can be done in half a day, it was perfect for the last day of the trip.

ガイドさんの案内も丁寧で、とてもよかったです。半日で行けるということもあり、旅行最終日に最適でした。

I participated in the rental bicycle plan! I think this price, which includes round-trip tickets for the boat and the rental bicycle fee, is quite a bargain. The weather was unstable, with sunny spells and light rain, but since we had plenty of time until the bicycle return, we were able to take shelter from the sudden rain without worrying about the time, allowing us to explore the island with peace of mind! The people at the island's shops were all very nice, and I made great memories!

レンタサイクルプランで参加しました！
船の往復チケット、レンタサイクル代込みでこの金額はかなりお得だと思います^ ^
天気は晴れたり霧雨が降ったりであまり安定しなかったですが、レンタサイクルの返却時間までかなり余裕があった為、突然の雨でも時間を気にせず雨宿りなども出来て安心して島を回ることができました！
島のお店の方々も良い方ばかりで良い思い出ができました！！

Good trip. Japanese language only but tour guide made sure I knew when to return to the bus. They do have audio guides but the english is pretty bad. Was dropped off at airport after, like I wanted.

I thoroughly enjoyed exploring the subtropical forest and the valley where the limestone cave collapsed, learning about the lives of people from 20,000 years ago, all thanks to the guide's attentive explanations.

鍾乳洞が崩壊した谷をゆっくり巡る、亜熱帯の森、二万年前の人々の暮らし、ガイドさんの丁寧な案内で、存分に楽しめた。

I participated in a one-day tour in Yakushima in February with my 8-year-old child. It was great to see the main highlights. We joined a group that only had a morning tour, and we spent from 8 AM until after 4 PM.

There were times when it was cloudy and drizzling, but since it was the off-season, we could take our time to enjoy the sights. The guide was very knowledgeable, and I learned a lot. I believe I wouldn't have been able to cover as much or deepen my understanding if I had gone on my own. For my child, it might have been a bit tough when we had to descend the mountain path, as they felt a bit car sick, but they managed to keep up.

Yakusugi Land was very interesting, as we could see various plant ecosystems. We encountered monkeys and deer several times in the western area, and they weren't afraid of humans at all. If I have the opportunity next time, I would like to participate in another plan of this tour. Thank you very much!

はじめての屋久島で、2月に8歳のこどもと参加しました。1日ツアーに参加しましたが、おもな見どころがみられてたいへんよかったです。午前のみの方といっしょで、私たちは8時から16時過ぎまでかかりました。
曇り空で小雨がぱらついた時がありましたが、オフシーズンでゆっくり見ることができました。ガイドさんは非常に知識が豊富で、とても勉強になりました。個人ではきっとこれだけ回れず、理解も深まらなかったろうと思います。子どもにとっては、とちゅう山道をおりるときに車酔いしそうになって少しハードだったかもしれませんが、何とかついてこれていました。屋久スギランドはいろいろな植物の生態がみられてとても面白かったです。サルやシカには西部のほうで何度も遭遇しました。ほとんど人間をこわがっていませんでした。今度機会があれば、こちらのツアーの別のプランにも参加してみたいです。ありがどうございました!

Since it was the off-season, I had a private taxi guide! It was very educational. The person was kind!

オフシーズンだったので、タクシーで貸切で案内してもらいました！
すごく勉強になりました。親切な方でした！

I love Gintama, and it was my dream to visit Lake Toya. On this tour, I got to see the beautiful Lake Toya and even bought a wooden sword, so I'm very satisfied!

銀魂が好きで、洞爺湖に行くのが夢でした。今回このツアーで、綺麗な洞爺湖を見て、木刀も買えて、大満足です！

Especially Gokayama was not overly commercialized as a tourist destination, and the scenery was wonderful. There was also an English interpreter, and the guide was sufficient.

特に五箇山は変に観光地化されておらず、素晴らしい景観でした。英語ンプ通訳もおり、ガイドも十分なものでした。

I participated from an area not used to snow, but I had a great time!

The bus seats were assigned in advance, so we could sit with our group. The guide didn't talk the whole time, which allowed us to take naps and enjoy the scenery without feeling pressured. Although the bus didn't have a restroom, there were toilet breaks, which was reassuring.

There were rentals for rubber boots at Shirakawa-go and Gokayama, but I joined in snow boots. Since there was quite a bit of snow, I think snow boots are a safer choice during the snowy season.

There was more than enough time at the location, so we could explore at a leisurely pace. At Shirakawa-go, there was a hot spring, and since we had extra time, I decided to take a dip.

It was more fun than I imagined, so I definitely want to participate again!

雪に不慣れな地域からの参加でしたがとっても楽しかったです(^^)

バスの席も事前に決まっていてグループで座れるし
ガイドの方もずっとお話されてるわけではないので
仮眠をとったり景色を眺めたり気を使わずに過ごせました。
バスにお手洗いはついてませんが、トイレ休憩があったので安心でした。

白川郷も五箇山も長靴の貸出がありましたが、スノーブーツで参加しました。結構積もっていたので、雪の時期はスノーブーツが無難かなと思います。

現地での時間は十分すぎるほどあるので、ゆっくり回ることができ
白川郷では、温泉があり時間が余ったので入りました。

想像以上に楽しかったのでまたぜひ参加したいです！

I was able to see the ancient cedar trees up close, and I could listen to a detailed explanation at Yakusugi Land. It was a bit cold at first because of the high altitude, but I stopped noticing it after walking for a while. We had to go up a narrow mountain path, but our experienced driver made me feel safe. I might have had trouble if I had rented a car!

紀元杉も間近で見れたし、やくすぎランドでもゆっくり説明が聞けました。
標高が高いから最初は少し寒かったけど、ずーと歩いていたら感じなくなりました。
細い山道を上がって行くかなくてはならないけど、慣れた運転手さんなので安心して行けました。
レンタカーだったら困ったことになっていたかも！

First of all, I was surprised by the large number of participants (although I imagine there are even more during the peak season…). The staff who guided us were very attentive, so I was able to participate efficiently without feeling confused.

For lunch on Yufu Island, I had a local specialty bento box, and I wasn't expecting much, but there was a menu or description of the dishes placed on each table, which was thoughtful, and the taste was good.

On Taketomi Island, I chose to rent a bicycle and took plenty of time until the 5 PM ferry. I leisurely visited each sightseeing spot, and it became a wonderful memory, offering views that you can't experience on a bus tour.

まずは参加人数の多さに驚きましたが（ベストシーズンはもっと多いのでしょうけど…）案内してくださるスタッフさんの誘導も行き届いていたので、戸惑うこともなく、効率よく参加することができました。
由布島での昼食は郷土料理の幕の内弁当であまり期待していなかったのですが、おしながきというかお料理の説明分が各テーブルに置いてあり、丁寧でお味も良かったです。
竹富島ではレンタルサイクルを選択して１７時発のフェリーまで時間をたっぷり取りました。各観光ポイントをのんび～り回りましたが、バス観光では味わえない風景がみれて最高の思い出になりました。