All Reviews for Bus Tours

I took a two-night, three-day solo trip from Fukuoka. I wanted to explore various places in a limited time, but I couldn't drive, so I was worried about what to do until I found this plan! I was the only woman participating, but there were other solo travelers as well. The bus rides were comfortable, and I enjoyed the scenery or took the time to sleep during the journey. At the hotel, a table was prepared for me for lunch, allowing me to enjoy my meal without any hesitation.

The main focus of my trip to Hokkaido was to visit Lake Shikotsu and Lake Toya, but it would have been difficult for me to do that alone due to the cold and the snow. We departed from Sapporo, but I learned that we could stop at Jozankei Onsen on the way back, so I stayed at a hotel in Jozankei. The driver and the guide provided subtle support, making for a very comfortable trip.

福岡からの二泊三日ひとり旅でした。限られた時間で色々周りたい、でも車の運転はできないし、どうしようと悩んでた所にこちらのプランを見つけました！
私は女性ひとりの参加でしたが、他にもお一人様がいらっしゃいました。バスでの移動は快適で、移動中は景色を楽しんだり、睡眠に当てたり。ホテルでの昼食は、ひとり用にテーブルが用意され、気兼ねなく食事を楽しむ事ができました。
私の北海道旅行のメインは支笏湖、洞爺湖を訪れる事でしたが、寒いし、雪の影響で1人では難しかったと思います。
出発は札幌でしたが、帰りは定山渓温泉で途中下車できるとわかり、定山渓のホテルに泊まりました。
運転手さん、ガイドさんがさりげなくサポートして下さり、とても快適な旅になりました。

The boat from Ishigaki Port to Taketomi Island.
Sightseeing bus.
Water buffalo cart.
Although we didn't have much time, by taking the tour, we were able to save time and efficiently enjoy sightseeing.

石垣港から竹富島までの船。
観光バス。
水牛車。
時間がなかった私達でしたが、ツアーにすることで、時短、効率良く観光出来ました。

It was a multilingual tour that was almost full, but there were only four Japanese participants. We joined as a pair, but everyone was quite quiet, and I didn't realize there were other Japanese participants until the end. There were unavoidable delays due to icy road conditions. It was disappointing that the lunch was cold, even the rice. I regretted skipping the hot spring because I was worried about getting cold, but it turned out to be a good decision. I ended up catching a fever after the trip due to fatigue from the cold.

ほぼ満席の多言語対応ツアーでしたが参加日本人4名。
こちらは2名で参加しましたが皆さん結構静かで他の日本人の方最後まで分かりませんでした。
アイスバーンの道路状態で仕方のない遅延があったのですが。昼食が
ごはんまで冷えていたのは残念でした。
湯冷めが怖かったので温泉はパスしてしまったのが残念でしたが。
やめておいてよかったです。寒さ疲れして旅行後熱だしましたから。

I was able to travel to Shirakawa-go on a budget for a solo trip. I had been there once in November on a group tour, and there was no snow at that time. I don't get many opportunities to go, but I wanted to see the snowy scenery again, so I went on my own. I was surprised to see so many foreigners. Unfortunately, the snow was piled up along the roadside and looked a bit dirty. I would like to go again during the heavy snowfall in January or February.

一人旅行のため、格安で白川郷に行けました。11月に一度団体旅行で行ったことがあり、まだ雪が積もっていませんでした。なかなか行く機会がありませんが、もう一度雪景色が見たくて、ひとり気ままに行きました。外国人がたくさんいることにびっくり。雪も道端に山積み薄汚れていて、残念でした。また、1月か2月の大雪の時に行きたいです。

I rode a water buffalo cart on Taketomi Island and then enjoyed some free exploration. Everything on the island, from the buildings and roads to the flowers and water buffalo carts, was beautiful, allowing me to fully enjoy the tropical atmosphere. The only regret was that the weather was cloudy, and I imagined a blue sky with white clouds while sightseeing. Also, we changed the meeting time about three days before the tour, but the process was smooth, which was very helpful. Thank you very much.

竹富島の水牛車に乗りその後、自由散策してきました。島内は建物、道路、花等植物、水牛車等すべてが美しく南国を満喫しました。
お天気だけが曇っていて心残りで、青い空に白い雲を想像しながら観光しました。
また観光の３日前ぐらいに集合時間の変更をしましたが手続きもスムーズで大変助かりました。ありがとうございました。

Very good service from Japan Gray Line; a customer service representative was at the meeting point (hotel) to welcome and to get us on the bus.
The tour is very good and really highlights what to see and to do in Tokyo, leading to exploring on own more areas in the following days, should time allows. The guides provide good explanation of the areas toured, and would go the extra mile to satisfy the customer beyond the basic service of the tour, to include attending to personal requests from the customer.
Overall good job, making a day we very much enjoyed.

It was quite hot, reaching nearly 30 degrees for this time of year. The mangrove cruise was combined with other tours. The water buffalo cart ride was nice and had a charming atmosphere. The cycling option on Taketomi Island wasn't bad, but the hills were quite tough. Depending on the day's temperature, I think those who usually ride electric bikes should consider paying the extra fee to rent one. I was sweating a lot!

この時期としては30度近くまで気温が上がり、暑かったです。マングローブクルーズは他のツアーと一緒でした。水牛車は風情を感じられて良かったです。竹富島のサイクリング選択は悪くなかったですが…坂道が結構辛かったです。その日の気温にもよりますが普段、電動自転車に乗っている方は追加料金を払っても電動自転車を借りた方が良かったと思います。私は大汗かきました(^^ゞ(^^ゞ

The orchid greenhouse at Tropical Dream Land captivated me with its scale and grandeur, surpassing that of the orchid gardens in Chiang Mai, Thailand. At the same time, I was delighted to see rare fruit varieties in the tropical fruit corner that I had not encountered during my previous visits to Malaysia, Ho Chi Minh City, and Taiwan.

At American Village, I enjoyed a chicken burger set at A&W, which was recommended by my guide. When it comes to American hamburgers, I've eaten at McDonald's, Burger King, Wimpy, and Dairy Queen, but the burgers from this chain had a unique flavor that reminded me of the ones I had in mainland America. After returning home, I researched this burger chain and found out that it started in mainland America nearly a hundred years ago and has been operating exclusively in Okinawa, Japan, for over 50 years. It was a burger of surprisingly high quality.

熱帯ドリームランドのランの温室は、タイのチェンマイのラン園を凌ぐ規模と迫力に魅了された。同時に南国の果実のコーナーでは、かつて訪問したマレーシア、ホーチミン、台湾で見かけなかった珍しい果実種が鑑賞できたことは収穫でした。

アメリカンヴィレッジでは、ガイトに薦めてもらったA&Wでチキンバーガーセットを食しました。アメリカのハンバーガーと言えば、マクドナルド、バーガーキング、ウィンピー、デアリークィーンで食べましたが、このチェーン店のバーガーは一味違い、アメリカ本土で食べたバーガーを思い出させる味がしました。帰宅してからこのバーガーチェインを調べてみると、約百年前に米本土で始まり、日本では沖縄のみでの展開で50年以上となるとのことです。予想以上に質の良いバーガーでした。

Mr. Matsushita, who was our guide, driver, and caretaker (I'm sorry, I forgot your name), was wonderful! Despite the cold, I was healed by the snowy scenery of Shirakawa-go, the tranquil and picturesque views, and the delicious food. I had a fantastic time. Thank you! ♩
I have grown to love Hokuriku even more. Just as the driver mentioned, I definitely want to visit Shirakawa-go in early summer as well! Next time, I want to master the dialect and try speaking it.

ガイド兼ドライバー兼お世話役の松下さん(ごめんなさい、お名前失念しました)がとても素敵でした！寒い中ではありますが、白川郷の雪景色と、のどかで風情のある景色、おいしいごはんに癒されて、とても満喫できました。ありがとうございました♩
さらに北陸が好きになりました。ドライバーさんおっしゃっていた通り、初夏の白川郷もぜひ、行ってみたいです！今度は方言マスターして話してみたいです。

I participated in the tour on the afternoon I arrived in Ishigaki Island. I was able to efficiently visit the highlights of Ishigaki Island. The guide was easy to understand, and I think it was a great tour for the first day. It’s all a matter of luck, but I believe it would have been an even more wonderful day if the weather had been better.

石垣島に着いた日の午後に参加しました。
効率よく石垣島の見所を回ることができました。
ガイドさんも分かりやすく、初日にとてもいいツアーだと思います。
こればかりは運ですが、天候が良ければもっとステキな1日だったと思います。

I participated in a plan that allowed for a stop at the airport right on time for my flight on the last day of my trip. It was a warm guided tour by a precious male guide who played the sanshin. In winter, Ishigaki Island has few sunny days, and the chances of encountering the blue waters of Kabira Bay are low; it was rainy on the day of my visit, but it was still quite beautiful. I feel like I want to try again in the summer.

旅行最終日に飛行機の時間にぴったりに空港で途中下車もあるプランだったので参加しました。たったひとりの貴重な男性ガイドさんのあったかい三線付きの案内でした。冬は石垣島は晴れの日が少なく川平湾のブルーに出会うのには確率は低いそうで当日も雨でしたがそれなりに綺麗でした。夏に再チャレンジしたい感じです。

It was a nice day since it wasn't too cold, but when it's cold, my face... freezes. Overall, I was satisfied. It would be even better once the illuminations at Nakanoshima start! Since this was a preliminary visit, I plan to join my friends.

それほど寒くない日だったので良かったですが、寒いと顔が…凍る。
全体的には満足しました。中之島のイルミネーションが始まれば　もっと良いでしょう！下見だったので友人達と参加しようと思っています。

In December, it was 27 degrees, and the weather was warm enough to break a sweat even in short sleeves. I cruised upstream along the Nakama River in Iriomote Island, enjoying the refreshing breeze through the mangrove forest. Next, I took a water buffalo cart to Yubu Island. While gently swaying, I listened to island songs and felt relaxed. On the island, I explored freely, spending time picking up shells and coral on the beach where manta rays could be seen, and watching butterflies resting on beautiful flowers. Although it was just half a day, I had a fulfilling time.

12月なのに27度もあって、半袖でも汗ばむ気候。西表島の仲間川を、爽やかな風にあたりながらマングローブの林を上流へとクルージング。次は、水牛車で由布島へ。のんびりと揺られながら島唄を聞き、癒されました。島の中では自由散策で、マンタの見える浜で貝殻やサンゴを拾ったり、美しい花にとまる蝶を見たりして、時間を過ごしました。半日でしたが、充実した時間が過ごせました。

I wanted to change my departure from Osaka to disembark in Kyoto, and the prior inquiry was very polite and left a good impression. On the day of the tour, it was a Monday after a holiday, and everywhere was crowded, but we were able to move around very efficiently. In Arashiyama, we had free time to explore, but we were guided to the popular bamboo grove as requested. About 60% of the participants were international tourists, and after the English guidance, we also received instructions in Japanese, which made me feel like I was part of an overseas bus tour.

大阪発着を京都下車に変更したく、事前の問い合わせもとても丁寧で好感が持てました。
当日は、連休後の月曜日でどこも混雑していましたが、とても効率よく回れました。嵐山も自由散策ですが、リクエストの多い竹林までは案内していただけました。
参加者は６割ほどが訪日観光客で、英語の案内の後に日本語で案内をしていただき、海外のバスツアーに参加した気分も味わえましたよ。

This was a tour that efficiently guided us through the famous sites of Kiyomizu-dera, Kinkaku-ji, Fushimi Inari Taisha, and Arashiyama in Kyoto. I think it would be difficult to visit all these places in one day on your own. It's great that we could be taken to Kyoto without having to go there from Osaka.

What stands out is that we had the best guide. Their attention to detail and overall guidance were exceptional. In Arashiyama, they even called a taxi to run through the bamboo grove for my brother, who couldn't walk. I highly recommend this tour.

清水寺・金閣寺・伏見稲荷大社　嵐山と京都の名所を効率よく
案内してくれるツアーでした。　独自で一日でここまでまわるのは
難しいと思います。大阪からの出発でわざわざ京都に行かなくても
連れていっていただけるのはいいですね。

特筆するのは最高のガイドさんにあたったこと案内　気配り
すべてにおいて最高のガイドさんでした。
嵐山では歩けない　兄のために竹林の小道を走ってくれるタクシーまで
呼んでいただきました。
おすすめのツアーです。

For my son, it was his first time, and my second visit to Okinawa's Churaumi Aquarium. It was a fun experience throughout, led by a knowledgeable bus guide who sang and danced. Everyone from various countries who participated in the tour came together to spend a meaningful day.

Last year, we rented a car and stayed overnight on the way to the Churaumi Aquarium. With skilled driving, we left at 8:20 AM and even with leisurely sightseeing and breaks, we were able to return to the meeting place an hour early at 5:30 PM, making for a rich and fulfilling time without feeling tired.

息子にとっては初めての、私は2回目の沖縄、美ら海水族館行きは、唄って 踊って 知識豊富なバスガイドさんのリードで 終始楽しく、ツアーに参加した色々な国からの 老若男女全員が ひとつになって過ごせた有意義な一日となりました。
昨年はレンタカーを借りて、途中で一泊して美ら海水族館に向かいましたが、上手な運転で、朝8:20に出発して、全てゆっくり見学、休憩しても、1時間早く5:30に集合場所に戻ることが出来て 疲れ知らずの濃厚なひとときとなりました。

Overall nice schedule.
Nice guide who tried to entertain us all time !
Various points to see and 3 of 5 were great, one was average, one was needless.
Lunch included was below average for Japan....

I signed up to pass the time until the marathon registration. The explanation from the guide was easy to understand, and I enjoyed it in a hiking mood.

マラソンの受付までの時間潰しに申し込みました。解説の方の説明もわかり易く、ハイキング気分で楽しめました。

Shirakawa-go and Gokayama Full Day Tour: Enjoy two World Heritage Sites at a leisurely pace.
It was an amazing time, and I definitely want to participate again!

白川郷・五箇山満喫1日ツアー 2つの世界遺産をゆっくり楽しもう
楽しみ最高の時間だった ぜひもう一度参加したい！

The bus guide's talk was helpful, and it was great to gain knowledge during the sightseeing! Both Sefa Utaki and Gyokusendo Cave were more impressive than I expected. If the timing works after the bus arrives, I recommend watching the Eisa performance! It was powerful and exhilarating! It's a great suggestion for the last day's sightseeing!

バスガイドさんの話も参考になり観光の際に知識も得られて良かったです！
斎場御嶽も玉泉洞も思った以上に見応えがありました。
バス到着後時間が合えばエイサーを観覧することをおすすめします！
迫力があり心が躍る感じで楽しめました！
最終日の観光におすすめです！

Very nice experience~ Suggest all of you to join if you haven't yet planned.

Minami participated in the Umeda route, as they were exploring on their own. They received blankets and disposable heat packs before boarding. The breeze felt nice, and it was enjoyable to look at the sky while the explanations were pleasantly detailed and fun. ¥1500 is a great deal.

ミナミは自分達で回るので、うめだルートに参加。ひざ掛けや使い捨てカイロを頂き乗車。風が気持ち良く、空を眺めながら、説明もいい感じに丁寧で楽しかったです。¥1500 はお得です。

Both Sefa Utaki and Okinawa World are not easily accessible by public transportation, so I jumped at the chance to go for just 1,700 yen. I was happy with the pickup at Makishi, which is close to the hotel. The guide's explanations were also great.

I didn't have high expectations for the Gyokusendo Cave inside Okinawa World, but it was truly impressive. In a way, it might be more cave-like than Japan's largest Akiyoshido Cave.

On the way back, I got off at the airport and used the 24-hour Yui Rail ticket to go to Shuri Castle, and then headed back to the airport to watch the sunset.

斉場御獄と沖縄ワールド、どちらも公共交通機関では行きにくい所なので、たった1700円で行ってくれるということで飛びつきました(^^;
ホテル至近の牧志でのピックアップは嬉しかったです。
ガイドさんの説明も良かったです。

沖縄ワールド内の玉泉洞は期待してませんでしたが、迫力満点でした。
ある意味、日本最大の秋芳洞より鍾乳洞らしいというかすごいかも？

帰りは空港で降りて、ゆいレール２４時間券を使って首里城へ、その後夕陽を見にまた空港へ(^^;

The weather was amazing and the scenery was fantastic! The color of the sea was emerald green, and I've been to Okinawa several times, but this was the most beautiful sea color I've ever seen.

I was able to fully enjoy Okinawa in just one day. Both the guide and the driver were great; they were truly healing people of Okinawa.

It was really a wonderful trip!

Thank you very much!

最高な天気で景色が最高でした(^^)v
海の色もエメラルドグリーンで今まで沖縄何度が来てますが一番綺麗な海の色でした(^-^)

１日で沖縄を満喫できました(^o^)
ガイドさんも運転手さんも良い、沖縄の癒やしの人でした(*^^*)

本当に良い旅でした(^_^)/

ありがとうございました(^^)v

I participated with four friends. The weather was not as cold as we had worried about, and the duration of about an hour was just right, making it very enjoyable. The guide's explanations were clear and helpful. The illuminations were beautiful, and we felt like we were on a little trip. I would like to participate again. Thank you very much.

友人4人と参加しました。　天気も心配していたほど寒くもなくて小一時間というちょうどいい時間で、とても楽しめました。
ガイドさんのお話も分かりやすくてよかったです。
イルミネーションもきれいでちょっとした小旅行の気分を味わえました。
また参加したいと思いました。
ありがとうございました。

Thanks to the tour guide, we were able to enjoy sightseeing without any waste of time. There were a lot of tourists, but it was a fun day. I'm glad we were also shown some great photo spots.

添乗員さんのおかげで、無駄無く観光できました。
観光客がとても多かったですが、楽しい一日でした。
写真スポットも教えてもらえて、よかったです。

Just a short trip from Ishigaki Island, it feels like a different time flows here. This is my second visit, and when I go to Taketomi Island, I feel like everything is forgotten and my lifespan has been extended. Is it just me? You can truly enjoy the travel atmosphere here.

石垣島からちょっと足を伸ばすだけで、日常とは別の時間が流れている感じです。今回、2回目の参加ですが、竹富島を訪れると、何もかも忘れさせてくれ寿命が延びたように感じるのは私だけ？でしょうか。
旅行気分を満喫できますよ。

This tour is quite a bargain, as it allows you to visit not only the Churaumi Aquarium but also Ryukyu Village and Manza Beach for this price. The duration of stay at each location was just right, and I was satisfied.

The guide also entertained us with songs and performances on the sanshin, which was enjoyable.

I highly recommend this tour.

このお値段で、美ら海水族館だけでなく、琉球村や万座毛まで行けるというなかなかお得感満載なツアー。
各場所での滞在時間もほどほどの時間で、満足出来ました。

ガイドさんも、歌や三線も披露してくれて、楽しかったです。

おすすめのツアーです。

I found the tour to be too cumbersome. We visited few places, but the guide didn’t give us overall city perspective.

I was waiting for my husband, but I got separated and couldn't make it to the meeting time. By the time I finally got in touch with him, I was told to get off the bus. The bus company's delays due to traffic issues were overlooked. Our special commemorative trip was ruined. I'm glad it wasn't abroad. The first guide was very kind, but I won't be taking any more tours with this company.

主人を待ってて はぐれてしまい 集合時間に間に合わず やっと 主人と連絡取れたときは もう 降りて下さいとのことでした交通事情等で バス会社の遅れとかは スルーされるのに
せっかくの記念旅行 は パーになりました✋
外国じゃなくてよかったです。
最初のガイドさんは とても 親切でした
もう この会社のツアーは 乗りません