All Reviews for Bus Tours

This was the perfect tour to see many sites in northern Okinawa esp since we did not rent a car. It is very good value for your money. The time spent at the pineapple park is a bit short but sufficient to see the gift shop. We have seen the dole plantation so was ok with the time.

The trip was a good introduction to Osaka. The trip was an hour long which we found to be the right length of time to be on a bus tour with three teens.

The English "audio-guide" was okay but it would have been better if we had been able to go back track or fast forward forward the tape 15 seconds or so at a time, so as to get in sync with what we were seeing out the window. This feature seemed to be unavailable. Also, I found the head phones didn't stay in my ears well, so it may be a good idea for future tourists to bring along their own head phones to plug into the audio set.

The bus has glass sides which meant we were nice and sheltered. It is a good idea to bring a hat and something to drape over one's arms as the sun can get pretty hot through the glass.

Also, perhaps the place where one catches the bus could be made a little bit clearer. We ended up waiting by the spot where the brochures were, but in fact this was not where the bus stopped. None the less, we were able to see the bus stop a a couple of stops along the bus platform.

It was a very fulfilling plan. At the Churaumi Aquarium, we had three hours, allowing us to take our time and explore thoroughly. At the Ryukyu Mura, large butterflies landed on the flowers and didn't fly away even when we got close. I heard that Okinawa soba was a light snack, but the portion was satisfying. At the Pineapple Park, of course, there were pineapples, but we also got to sample various souvenirs, which filled us up. The pick-up was from the Southwest Hotel, so it took quite a bit of time for the round trip, but since it was from Naha, it can't be helped.

大変充実したプランでした。美ら水族館では3時間の時間があった為、じっくり回って見る事が出来ます。琉宮城では大きな蝶が花に幾匹も止まり、近寄っても逃げません。沖縄そばは軽食と伺いましたが満足の量でした。パイナップルパークではパイナップルはもちろんでしたが、お土産品の試食を色々と頂けお腹がいっぱいになりました。送迎は南西ホテルからでしたので、往復にかなり時間がかかりましたが、那覇からですので仕方ありませんね。

On the last day of my trip to Osaka, I had a short stay before heading home by plane in the evening. I used the Namba route to transfer to the Umeda route, spending a total of three hours.

Since there wasn't much time for transfers, I was informed that if the previous course was delayed, it would be difficult to make it, but thanks to the coordination of the guides from the preceding and following vehicles, I was able to smoothly board the Umeda route right away. I am very grateful for their thoughtfulness.

The sightseeing tour on the open deck was very pleasant, and I was able to sit at the front, enjoying a clear view of the beautiful city of Osaka through the clean windows.

The three hours flew by, and the course, which covered key sightseeing spots, is well-suited for those of us who don't have much time. I would definitely like to use this service again if the opportunity arises.

大阪旅行最終日。夕方には飛行機で帰宅しなくてはいけない短時間の滞在で【南】なんばルートから【北】うめだルートに乗換え、計3時間利用しました。
乗換時間があまりありませんでしたので、前のコースが遅れれば無理と言われており承諾しておりましたが、前後の車両のガイドさんの連携により無事直ぐに【北】うめだルートにスムーズに乗ることができました。その心遣いに大変感謝しております。
オープンデッキでの名所巡りは、とても心地よく先頭に座らせていただきましたが窓も綺麗で素敵な大阪の街をクリアに見る事ができました。
あっという間の３時間で、このように要所要所の観光名所を抑えたコース取りは私達のようにあまり時間が取れない方にとってマッチングしたコースではないでしょうか。
また機会があれば是非利用したいと思っております。

I used this service for a trip to Osaka with my elderly mother. Since my mother has difficulty walking and we had a short stay, this option was a perfect match for our needs. While covering the main tourist attractions, the experience of sightseeing on a double-decker bus allowed us to feel the atmosphere of Osaka directly, which was very open and pleasant. My mother seemed to really enjoy the vibe of Osaka.

Although getting off to explore is not allowed, you can optionally get off at the last stop, so there is a bit of freedom. I definitely want to use this service again when I visit Osaka. Thank you!

高齢の母との大阪二人旅で利用させてもらいました。
母は足が悪いのと短時間での滞在で、その条件にぴったりマッチングしたのがこちらでした。主要な観光名所を抑えながら、２階建てバスで大阪の風を直に感じながらの見学はとてもオープンで心地よいものでした。
母も大喜びで大阪の雰囲気を楽しんでくれたようでした。
実際に降りて見学をすることは不可ですが、途中最後に任意で降りる事もできますので少しは自由がきくと思います。
また大阪に行った際には是非利用したいと思っております。ありがとうございました！

The weather was great, and since it was before Golden Week, the open-deck bus was very pleasant. I think it depends on the road conditions, but at spots where we could see Osaka Castle well, there was a service that stopped the bus for photo opportunities. The guide was also fun and entertaining, adding some humor to the tour.

お天気にも恵まれ、またGW前で空いていたので、オープンデッキバスはとても気持ちが良かったです。道路事情によると思いますが大阪城がよく見えるスポットでは、撮影の間バスを停車してくださるサービスもありました。ガイドのお姉さんも、笑いを入れつつ楽しい案内でした。

The tour route is perfect with excellent service guide

On the morning of the tour, when I arrived at the designated location, I found myself surrounded by foreigners, and a person in charge was explaining things in English. While I secretly hoped this might not be the tour I was looking for, I was suddenly called by name. A bit confused, I boarded the bus, but that day turned out to be very enjoyable. The guide was simply the best. She skillfully switched between Japanese and English, providing explanations with plenty of humor and kindness. Jewel (Yoshikawa) took on the role of explaining in two languages consecutively, but she handled everything with care until the end. Having Jewel around gave me an indescribable sense of reassurance, which must be due to her personality. Through the repeated explanations in English and Japanese, I ended up understanding a little bit of English, which was an unexpected gain. Thank you so much, Jewel, for being energetic, cheerful, and kind.

当日の朝、指定の場所に行くと、周りは外国の方ばかりで、担当らしい方が英語で説明されていました。『このツアーではないかも…』と密かな期待を抱きつつ待っていると、いきなり名前を呼ばれてしまいました。少し戸惑いながらもバスに乗り込みましたが、その一日はとても楽しいものになりました。何と言ってもガイドさんが最高でした。日本語と英語を自在に操り、ユーモアたっぷりに、そして親切丁寧に説明してくれました。ジュエルさん(吉川さん)は二か国語で立て続けに説明するので二人分の役割を果たすことになりますが、最後まで丁寧に対応してくれました。ジュエルさんがいると、何とも言えない安心感があり、それは彼女の人柄によるものでしょう。英語と日本語で繰り返される説明で、終いにはほんの少しですが英語も理解できるようになり、思わぬ収穫となりました。元気で明るく、親切なジュエルさん、本当にありがとうございました。

I read online that seat reservations were not possible, so I went early and waited, but you had already assigned seats. I was not satisfied with the way the guide explained this situation. In the end, I spent time in the assigned seat, but it felt pointless to have chosen the double-decker bus.

座席指定できないとwebにあったので仕方なく早めに行って待ったのに、そちらでしっかり座席指定されていた。その際のガイドの説明の仕方が納得出来なかった。結局指定された席で過ごしたが、2回建バスを選択した意味がない。

I participated from Hyogo, and the guide's explanations were wonderful; I learned a lot of things I didn't know before! At just 1500 yen, it's affordable, and it takes less than 60 minutes, so you can hop on during your shopping. Next, I will take the Umeda route! I'm looking forward to it!

兵庫からの参加でしたが、ガイドさんの案内が素晴らしく、今まで知らなかったことをたくさん知りました！ 1500円と安く、時間も60分以内で、買い物の途中で乗れますね。
次はうめだルートに乗ります！ 楽しみです！

It was great.
It was more fun than I imagined.
The guide was kind.
After my husband and I finished our meal at the restaurant, as we were about to head back to the hotel, the guide waited outside the restaurant for us. Then, we were taken back to the hotel.
I was so moved...

よかったです。
想像以上に楽しかったです。
ガイドさんが優しい。
夫とレストランで食事が終え、
ホテルまで帰ろうとするところ、ガイドさんがずっとレストランの外で待っててくれた。そして、ホテルまで送迎してもらいました。
感激です。。。。。。。。

It was my first time in Shirakawa-go, and I had a great time! The townscape of Takayama was beautiful, and I felt it was a very good tour. I went with my mother, and since most of the travel was by bus, it was easy, and I think the food was very delicious.

白川郷初めてでしたが、とても楽しかったです！高山の町並みも美しく、非常に良いツアーだと感じました。母と行きましたが、ほとんど移動はバスなので、楽でしたし、ご飯もとても
美味しかったとおもいます。

I went on a 2-night, 3-day trip to Yakushima. On the final day, I wanted to make the most of the morning before taking the ferry in the early afternoon, so I joined a half-day bus tour. I was exhausted from the Jomon Sugi trekking on the second day, so this tour, which efficiently took us around the island to visit the main sightseeing spots, was greatly appreciated. We were blessed with good weather, and the scenery from the bus window was beautiful, plus the guide was very skilled in sharing information. It turned out to be a very fulfilling and enjoyable tour.

2泊3日の屋久島旅行。
最終日お昼過ぎのフェリーに乗るまでの午前中を
有効に使おうと思い半日バスツアーに参加しました。
2日目の縄文杉トレッキングで疲れ果てていましたので
バスで効率良く島を一周して主な観光地を巡ってくれる
このツアーは大変ありがたかったです。
お天気にも恵まれ、車窓からの景色が美しい上に
ガイドさんの話がとても上手でした。
とても充実した楽しいツアーとなりました。

The tour was well worth the money. Yoshi was a very knowledgeable and interesting guide. All the places seen were very good (pity blossom had come early so did not see a grand display). Although the azaleas were very colourful.

The tower was very good and the views from the top excellent. Imperial Palace gardens and other gardens were colourful.

A wonderful excursion I would recommend.

While riding the bus, I was able to enjoy sightseeing in the city, and since the weather was great, the open-deck bus felt wonderful. It went by in a flash.

バスに乗りながら、市内観光が出来、天気にも恵まれたので、オープンデッキのバスは気持ち良かったです。あっという間でした。

When my parents came to visit from Kanagawa, we used this service. We had a fulfilling time. Thank you very much.

神奈川から両親が遊びに来た際、利用させていただきました。充実した時間を過ごせました。ありがとうございました。

We had a great time on a double-decker bus during our family trip. We made wonderful memories. Last year we took the Namba route, and this year we chose the Umeda route. Both routes allowed us to experience the atmosphere of Osaka.

家族旅行で2階建デッキバスで楽しい時間を過ごしました。いい思い出が出来ました。昨年はなんばルート、今年は、うめだルート運行ルートにしました。両ルートも大阪の街の雰囲気を味わいました。

The tour was worth every penny. Went above and beyond to get us the view of MT Fuji . The blueberry ice cream at the first stop was to die for . The 3D ride was great and lunch at the ninja village was good . Recommend this tour for everyone.

Although the weather was unfortunately rainy and cloudy, I was glad to have included this tour, as there wouldn't have been much else to do. The mangrove tour involved riding a boat up the Nakama River while listening to our guide's stories, and we returned afterward. The water buffalo cart to Yufu Island was a slow but soothing experience with the hardworking buffalo. There was plenty to do on Yufu Island, including visiting the butterfly garden, so I never felt bored. It was a bit disappointing that the lunchbox was cold; perhaps it was due to the large number of people, but I would have preferred freshly made food. When we arrived at Taketomi Island, it was raining quite a bit, but we bravely cycled in our raincoats. I enjoyed spotting cute birds and eating soba. Everyone on Taketomi Island was very kind.

雨が降ったり止んだりとあいにくの天気でしたが、このツアーを入れてなかったら他にできることもなかったので良かったです。
マングローブツアーはガイドさんの話を聞きながら船で仲間川をのぼり、戻ってきました。
由布島への水牛車はゆーっくりと頑張ってる牛に癒されました。由布島内もちょう園など、退屈することはありませんでした。お弁当は冷めてしまっていて少し残念でした。人数が多いから仕方ないのかもしれませんが作りたてのご飯が食べたかったです。
竹富島に着いた時は雨も結構降っていたのですがレインコートでサイクリングを強行。可愛い鳥を発見したり、そばを食べたりと楽しめました。竹富島の人はみなさん優しかったです。

It was a quick tour, but I think it was great for my first trip to Okinawa as we were able to efficiently see the sightseeing spots. The guide also played the sanshin and sang during the car ride, and at Manza Beach, she even helped us take photos and acted as a photographer! It was truly exceptional! My mother, who came with me, was also very satisfied. Thank you!

駆け足でのツアーでしたが、観光ポイントを効率的に見れたので初・沖縄旅行には良かったと思います。またガイドのお姉さんの車中での三線の演奏や歌を披露して下さったり、万座毛では写真の場所取りとカメラマンまで！至れり尽くせり！
一緒に行った母も大満足でした。ありがとうございました！

My husband, who is from Tokyo, and I participated in the Kita course during our visit to my family home for Golden Week. The guide shared a lot of historical stories about Osaka that even I, as an Osakan, didn't know, which was very informative. Next, I would like to try the Namba course and also take a boat ride on the Okawa River! Thank you very much!

東京出身の主人とゴールデンウィークに私の実家に里帰りの際にキタコースに
参加しました。大阪人の私も知らない大阪の歴史やそれにちなんだお話をガイドの方が話してくれてとても為になりました。次は難波コースや途中下車をして大川の船にも乗ってみたいです!ありがとうございました!

I brought my grandmother along, and she enjoyed it. The water buffalo was interesting, but the jungle cruise in the morning was a bit cold, so a jacket is necessary.

ばーちゃんを参加させましたが楽しんでいました。水牛は、牛が面白かったですが、午前中のジャングルクルーズは少し寒かったため上着が必要です。

I thought it would be warm since the temperature was 21℃, but the wind was cold and it felt chilly. It would be good to have a jacket or something. The guide explained things clearly, which was great.

気温21℃なので暖かいと思っていましたが風邪が冷たくて寒かったです。
上着などがあるといいかと思います。
ガイドさんも分かりやすく説明してくれて良かったです。

Departure at 7:50 and disbanding at 13:20.
It's also perfect for the last day since you can finish at the airport!
You can't reach places like Sefa Utaki and the Himeyuri Peace Museum without a rental car.
The guide along the way is also informative.
I recommend it!

7:50出発で13:20解散
空港で終えることもできるので最終日にも最適！
斎場御嶽やひめゆり資料館はレンタカーなしでは来られません。
道中のガイドも勉強になります。
オススメです！

I was able to efficiently experience many of Okinawa's attractions! There was a bit of time from the meeting point to the first destination, and not going to the restroom was a mistake, but I had a very enjoyable day. I got to see a whale shark right in front of me, watched an intelligent dolphin show, and finally, I was able to dance the Eisa, making it a great holiday.

効率良くたくさんの沖縄の魅力を体験することがでしました！集合から最初の目的地までの時間がある程度ありトイレに行かなかったことは失敗でしたが、とても楽しい1日を過ごせました。目の前でジンベイザメが見えたり、賢いイルカショーを見たり、最後はエイサーも踊ることができて良い休日になりました。

The tour was well organized.
The tour guide was well informed and communicated all the details in a orderly basis.
We were given ample time to enjoy the sights.
Well done

Tour was great, although the information on where to find the tour bus is a bit confusing from the emails.

1. When I asked a local shopkeeper what the most delicious and recommended fruit on Kouri Island was, they said it was the Atemoya. I tried it for the first time. It's a product from the Annona family, created by crossing Cherimoya, one of the world's three great fruits (Durian, Mangosteen, Cherimoya), and the Langsat (Shakutou). It's also called "forest ice cream" and was incredibly delicious.

2. At the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, I was able to eat a light meal while watching manta rays and whale sharks from a seat right in front of the large tank of the Kuroshio Sea.

3. At Ryukyu Village, I spent a fun time watching Eisa performances and dancing the Kachashi that I learned on the bus. Above all, the guide was a fun person who sang on the bus and changed costumes to dance. They cherish the saying, "Ichari ba cho-de" (let's get along like brothers with those we meet).

4. For dinner, I enjoyed an optional Ryukyu kaiseki meal while watching a Ryukyu dance performance. The Ryukyu dance, which I saw for the first time, was splendid and made for a great stage.

◎ The weather was nice, the sea was very clear, it wasn't too hot, and I was blessed with perfect conditions to fully enjoy the highlights of my trip to Okinawa Main Island.

1.古宇利島で、一番おいしくて、お奨めの果物はどれかと地元の店の人に聞いたところ、アテモヤとのこと。初めて食べてみた。世界三大美果（ドリアン・マンゴスチン・チェリモヤ）のチェリモヤとバンレイシ（シャカトウ）とをかけ合わせて作られたバンレイシ科の逸品。森のアイスクリームとも呼ばれていて、大変においしかった。
2.美ら海水族館では、黒潮の海の大水槽の目の前の席で軽食を食べながら、マンタやジンベイザメを見ることができました。
3.琉球村では、エイサーを見たり、バスの中で習ったカチャーシーを踊ったり、楽しい時間を過ごしました。なんと言っても、ガイドさんが楽しい方で、バスの中で歌ったり、衣装を着換えて踊ったりしてくれます。「いちゃりば ちょーでー(出会った人とは兄弟のように仲良く付き合うようにしよう)」という言葉を大切にしているそうです。
4.夕食は、オプションの和琉会席で、琉球舞踊を楽しみました。初めて見る琉球舞踊は、華やかで、良い舞台でした。
◎天気も良く、海の透明度も高く、暑すぎることもなく、絶好の日和に恵まれて、沖縄本島の観光のハイライトを堪能しました。

I found a tour while planning my solo trip to Kanazawa, and although I had some concerns, I was able to fully enjoy it thanks to a fluent interpreter and a friendly driver.

There are several paid Gassho-zukuri houses that you can visit, and the staff even took photos for us and offered us tea.

Personally, I recommend the shrine located in Gokayama. There is a magnificent tree with a thick trunk there.

金沢ひとり旅を計画中に見つけたツアーで、ちょっと不安もありましたが、日本語堪能な通訳の方と気さくな運転手さんのおかげで満喫できました
有料ですが見学できる合掌作りのお宅が数件あり、店員さんも写真撮影してくれお茶もいただきました
個人的に五箇山にある神社をおすすめします
乳根のある立派な木があります

I was glad that I could efficiently explore within a limited time. Since I could see from the second floor, I was able to get a good view of the overall atmosphere.

限られた時間の中で効率良く回れて良かったです。2階から見れるので全体の雰囲気も良く見えました。