All Reviews for Bus Tours

I would like to take this bus tour as an opportunity to explore Osaka. This time, we took the Umeda course. The friendly guide was great!

今回のバス見学をきっかけにして
大阪観光をしたいと思います
今回は梅田コースでした
親切なガイドが良かったですよ。

I participated in a tour because I wanted to ride a water buffalo. In Iriomote Island, I took a mangrove cruise. On Yubu Island, I rode a water buffalo across about 300 meters of sea, enjoyed a lunch bento inside, and appreciated the bougainvillea and butterfly garden. On Taketomi Island, I also rode a water buffalo and was guided slowly and leisurely around the town. The transportation was easy, whether by boat, bus, or water buffalo. During the water buffalo ride, it was nice that the guide sang with a sanshin. This tour, surrounded by subtropical nature, is highly recommended for a full day plan as it allows you to thoroughly enjoy the islands at a relaxed pace.

水牛に乗りたくてツアー参加しました。
西表島はマングローブクルーズに乗船。
由布島は水牛に乗って海を300mくらい渡り、中で昼食のお弁当を食べて、ブーゲンビリアや蝶園を楽しみました。
竹富島でも水牛に乗って町内をゆっくりのんびりガイドしてもらいました。
移動は船かバス、水牛なので楽です。
水牛乗車中は、ガイドさんが三線で歌を歌ってくれるのが良かったです。
亜熱帯や自然に囲まれたツアーで、一日プランだとゆっくり&しっかり島を堪能できるので、オススメです。

The tour course and locations were great, but due to bad weather, I couldn't see the scenery I was looking forward to very well.

ツアーのコースやロケーションは良かったのですが悪天候で楽しみにしていた景色があまり見えませんでした。

Although it wasn't organized by a major bus company, the tour fee included admission to the Churaumi Aquarium and Ryukyu Village, making it a great deal. The bus was new and very clean. The driver was friendly and drove skillfully. The guide provided clear explanations with a mix of Okinawan intonation and dialect, making it easy to understand. In particular, they passionately spoke about Okinawa's history, the history of the war, and the U.S. military bases, which was very educational. The tour also covered key points in the central and northern parts of Okinawa, and I highly recommend participating.

大手のバス会社の主催ではないが，ツアー代金には，美ら海水族館・琉球村の入場料が含まれていてとてもお得だった。バスは新しくとてもきれい。運転手さんは笑顔で運転も上手。ガイドさんは，沖縄のイントネーションで，沖縄言葉も混ぜながらとてもわかりやすくガイドをしてくれた。特に，沖縄の歴史・戦争の歴史・米軍基地については，沖縄の人としての気持ちを熱く語ってくれてとても勉強になった。観光場所も中北部のポイントをしっかりと抑えていて，参加をお勧めしたい。

I participated in the Yakuzaru tour in the afternoon. I was worried about joining alone, but the guide and the other participants were all nice people, and I had a great time! It was recommended for me since I had little knowledge about Yakusugi, as I could learn while being guided. During my tour, I was also able to see Yakushima deer and Yakuzaru from the vehicle. I'm glad I participated!

やくざる号、午後ツアーに参加しました。ひとりでの参加で心配してましたが、ガイドさんや他のツアー参加者の方達も良い人達で楽しかったです！
ガイドしてもらいながら、まわれるので屋久杉について知識が少なかった自分にとってオススメでした。私が巡った時は、ヤクシカやヤクザルも車中から見ることが出来ました。参加してよかったです！

This was my second time participating in the same tour. It's my favorite tour because it allows you to visit various sightseeing spots in a short amount of time. After getting off the bus, you walk about 10 minutes to the entrance of the Seifa Utaki. Since the sun can be intense, a hat or sun umbrella is essential. After passing the entrance of Seifa Utaki, there are many areas with poor footing, but I believe the solemn atmosphere is worth the visit.

今回は同じツアーに2回目の参加でした。
短時間で色んな観光地へ案内してもらえるので、お気に入りのツアーです。
斎場御嶽の入り口まではバスを下車してから 10分ほど歩きます。
日差しがきついので帽子や日傘は必須です。
斎場御嶽の入り口を過ぎたあと 足場の悪い箇所が多いですが、厳かな雰囲気は行く価値があると思います。

I visit Osaka frequently, but since I usually travel by train, I was able to enjoy Osaka from a different perspective this time! I got quite lost trying to find the meeting point, so I think a clearer map would have been helpful.

大阪にはたびたび訪れますが、いつもは電車での移動なので、違った視点から大阪を楽しめました！集合場所がわからずかなり迷ったのでもう少しわかりやすい地図だとよかったと思います。

Considering the price, I was quite satisfied. Especially since I was alone, it felt like it wouldn't have made much difference if I had rented a car and paid for gas. I had almost zero prior knowledge, so without the guide's explanations, I would have just been taking pictures. During the bus ride, the guide's remarkable talk kept me completely engaged the entire time. I wonder if there's a well-crafted script based on the reactions of past customers.

値段を考えれば、十分満足できました。特に1人だったので、1人でレンタカー借りてガソリン代払ってたら大して変わらない気がしたので良かった。予備知識ほぼゼロだったので、ガイドさんの説明がなければただ写真を撮るだけになっていた。バスでの移動中、その時間を全く飽きさせない見事なトークでした。今までのお客さんの反応などから練りに練った台本があるのかな。

This service worked out wonderfully! My wife and I decided last minute to do a tour bus ride to visit spots around Tokyo. When I say "last minute" I mean at breakfast around 0800 we decided to do the hop on hop off bus tour at 1030. From the time I booked it on my phone and when we checked in, the Representative already had our information printed out and confirmed our activity. Check in was smooth. The bus ride tour was perfect for us. We were able to hop off and visit a few popular locations. All in all, it was a great experience. I will use Veltra, again. Thank you.
EB

We are a Family traveling with two young kids. We had a great time going from site to site and then finally to the Aquarium. Pineapple Park and the Butterfly Garden were both hits with the kids. Aquarium was incredible.

Tour guide speaks Japanese only. Guide ensures non-Japanese speakers have audio guides. Audio guides are okay.

I participated with my parents and a friend. We rode on a water buffalo cart while listening to songs and explanations, enjoying views of local houses, shisa, and tropical flowers, which was very relaxing. The water buffalo cart was more crowded than I had imagined, so it was a bit disappointing that I couldn't see anything on the opposite side. It felt like a water buffalo cart traffic jam, but since it's a popular tourist attraction, it can't be helped. I was glad that we could choose the time for the boat, allowing us to visit Taketomi Island during our short stay in Ishigaki Island.

両親とツレとの4人参加。水牛車に乗って歌や解説を聴きながら民家とシーサーや南国の花を眺めることができ、のんびり癒されました。水牛車は想像していたより大人数が詰めて座るので反対側の外側は全く見えないのが少し残念でした。水牛車渋滞という感じでしたが、人気の観光なので仕方ないですね(^^)。船の時間を選べることができたので、石垣島の短い滞在時間に竹富島も観光できてよかったです。

It was just as I had heard from my wife, who has lived in Osaka for four years. However, since it was my first bus tour, the bus stop was hard to find. The weather was great, but it was too hot, so a hat, UV protection items, and drinks are essential. I highly recommend them.

大阪在住歴4年の妻からの話で聞いてた通りだった。が…初めてのバスツアーだった為バス乗り場が判りにくかった。
天気に恵まれましたが、暑すぎるので、帽子、UVカット用品、飲み物は必需品ですよ。オススメです。

I had a great time participating in a sightseeing tour for the first time and visiting various places. I was happy to receive a notification from the guide about what time the dolphin show would be at the Churaumi Aquarium. The weather was nice, and it turned out to be a really enjoyable tour even by myself!

初めて観光ツアーに参加して色々な所を回れて楽しかったです
美ら海水族館に着く前にガイドさんからイルカのショーは何時のが見れますよというお知らせがあったのは嬉しかったです✨
天気も良くて、一人でも凄く楽しいツアーになりました❗

My stay at Okinawa World was too short. I would have liked about two hours for the Eisa performance and Gyokusendo Cave. It was tough to watch the show at 10:30 and then rush through Gyokusendo Cave.

沖縄ワールドの滞在時間が短かった。『エイサー』の見学と玉泉洞には2時間程度欲しい。ショーを10：30に見て、玉泉洞を走るように見るのはつらい。

I thought that once I made the reservation online and completed the payment, that would be the end of it. However, it turns out that I needed to either print the application form displayed online as proof of payment or send it via fax to the hotel and present it to the guide. I chose the fax method, but when I tried to send it, there were system errors on the site, and I attempted three times without success. As the meeting time was approaching, I hurriedly emailed the contact listed on the site, and they called me back right away, saying that since the payment was confirmed online, I could just inform the guide, and everything would be fine. When I relayed this to the guide, they responded very kindly. I was very happy! I was able to participate in the tour comfortably. Thank you very much!

ネットで予約を申し込んで支払いを済んだら終わりだと思っていたら 、ネット支払い完了の証明として 、ネットで表示される申込書を、 印刷するか 、ホテル宛に FAX を 送信してその書類をガイドさんに提示しないといけないらしく…
私は FAX の方法を選んで 行ってみたら サイトの システムの不具合で 3回試したけれど エラーになり…、 集合時間が 迫ってきて、 慌てて サイトに 表記してある 連絡先へメールをしたら、すぐ電話がかかってきて、 ネットを見たらきちんと支払いがしてあるからガイドさんに 言ってもらったら大丈夫ですよ。 と言ってくださったので 、ガイドさんに伝えたら、 快く応対してくれました。
とても 嬉しかったです ！
気持ち良くツアーに参加するのとができました。
ありがとうございました！

There were multiple ships to board, and I had a hard time figuring it out, which made me late for the meeting time and caused inconvenience to everyone. The ship was unusually rocky (according to the captain), and I couldn't enjoy the sightseeing due to seasickness. It's a shame. I was hoping to see the Iriomote cat, but unfortunately, I didn't. The glass-bottom boat was very impressive.

乗船する船が複数あって中々分からず、集合時間などに遅れて皆さんに迷惑をかけてしまいました。
船が珍しく揺れて（船長さん曰く）船酔いで観光どころではなかった。残念です。イリオモテヤマネコを期待したがやはり見れなかった。グラスボードはとても感動しました。

I had to cancel unexpectedly two days prior due to circumstances, but they quickly processed the cancellation. However, when my situation changed again and I inquired the day before if the same course was available, they promptly coordinated with the local office and Veltra, and within just a few minutes, I was able to complete the payment. Thanks to that, I was able to participate as planned and create wonderful memories.

The course content included all the requests from me and my companion, so we were very satisfied. The announcements for those who didn't understand Japanese were well thought out, and no one made a mistake at the meeting point; everyone was punctual, making it a great trip.

Lastly, the guide surprised us with a song, which was very touching and reminiscent of Okinawa. Thank you for the wonderful memories.

事情があって前々日に急遽キャンセルを申し出ましたが、迅速に手続きを進めてくださいました。ところがまた事情がかわり再び同じコースが予約可能か前日に問い合わせしたところ
すぐに現地事務所の方ととveltraさんで連携取ってくださり、ものの数分で決済までしていただけました。お陰様で予定通り参加でき楽しい思い出を作ることができました。
コース内容は自分と連れの要望が全部入っていましたのでとても満足でした。日本語のわからない人たちへのアナウンスも工夫されており、集合場所は誰一人間違わず、また全員時間厳守でとてもいい旅となりました。
最後にガイドさんから歌のプレゼントがありましたが、沖縄らしくてジーンときちゃいました。いい思い出をありがとうございました。

The weather wasn't perfectly clear, but the tour content was enough to make up for it. The tour price was also very reasonable, considering transportation costs and entrance fees for two locations. The bus was comfortable, and the bus guide's explanations were excellent. At the end of the tour, we enjoyed a performance by the guide as well.

天気は快晴ではなかったですが、それをカバーできる程のツアー内容でした。ツアー料金も、交通費、二箇所の入場料を考慮しても格安でした。
バス車内も快適で、バスガイドさんの説明も上手で、ツアー最後にはガイドさんのパフォーマンスもあり楽しませてもらいました。

It's a good service if you are short on time but want to experience Tokyo.

The staff was helpful and the service started promptly.

The issue I faced was, the audio commentary and the location I was viewing was different.

If this could be coordinated, it would be worth it.

It was a short 30-minute water buffalo cart ride, but it was better than I expected. I think this price, including the boat fare, is quite reasonable.

The water buffalo is cute and smart.

30分と短い水牛車でしたが、思ってたより良かったです。
船代付きでこのお値段はお安いと思います。

水牛は可愛いし、かしこいです。

This was my first trip to Ishigaki Island. The weather was cloudy. The bus was scheduled to leave the hotel at 7:25 AM, so it arrived in front of the hotel by 7:20 AM. Unfortunately, other groups arrived around 7:35 AM, causing a delay in our departure.

Once we arrived at the terminal, we divided into groups for explanations. It felt like a small island, Yufu Island, was attached to Iriomote Island. We transferred to a boat immediately after arriving at Iriomote Island for a mangrove cruise, then took a bus to Yufu. Once there, we took a cart ride, followed by lunch (40 minutes) and a short walk (30 minutes). However, during the walk, I found myself rushing back to the meeting point after just going for ice cream!

From Yufu, we took the cart back, then a bus, and immediately transferred to a boat to Taketomi. We only arrived at Iriomote Island by bus.

Upon arriving at Taketomi Island, we quickly went on a glass-bottom boat (30 minutes). Once on land, we took a small bus to the cart boarding area, where our names were called for the cart ride. We took a light tour around Taketomi, and once that was done, we immediately took a small bus to the port and then a boat back to Ishigaki.

This was the general itinerary. It felt like we were constantly changing modes of transportation and just sitting around (laughs). Honestly, I found Taketomi Island quite unsatisfactory, and since there was no free time, I wouldn't recommend the glass-bottom boat and cart ride plan. There simply wasn't enough time for both. I would have preferred a later return boat, but the schedule was fixed.

What I liked: It provided an opportunity to visit places I wouldn't normally go to. I was able to see the mangrove forest.

What I wouldn't recommend: The glass-bottom boat at Taketomi Island. The shallow and deep areas alternated quite a bit, so seeing the fish felt underwhelming, like, "Is that it?" (Since it takes 30 minutes to go out and come back.)

初の石垣島旅行。天気は曇り。
朝7:25にホテル発ということで、バスは7:20にはホテル前に
来ていました。
ただ不運なことに私たちのほかの団体さんが7:35とかに
平気で来て、出発から遅れ気味。
ターミナルについたら、各コースに分かれて説明を聞きます。

西表島の中に、小さな由布島がくっついている感じ。
石垣→西表島ついてすぐ船乗り換えてマングローブクルーズ
→すぐバスで由布。ついてすぐ牛車→由布で
ご飯（40分）＆散策（30分）くらい。散策といっても
ちょっとアイス食べに行っていたらもう集合場所に戻らないと！ってなる。

由布→牛車→すぐバス→すぐ船で竹富へ。
西表島はバスで上陸のみでした。

竹富島到着→すぐグラスボード（30分）→陸についたら、
小さいバスで牛車乗り場へ→名前呼ばれて牛車→竹富を軽く回る
→終わったら即小さいバスで船場へ→船で石垣。

こんな感じの工程です。乗り物をバンバン変えて座っている感じ（笑）
正直、竹富島とか全く物足りなくて、自由時間なかったので、
グラスボードと牛車プランはオススメしないですねー。両方は時間が
なさすぎる。帰りの船がもう少し後のがいいのだけど、時間が決まってました。

良かったところ：個人ではわざわざいかないところに行くきっかけに
なったこと。マングローブ群がみれたこと。

オススメしないこと：竹富島でグラスボード
浅瀬と深いところが結構交互にある感じなので、何度も
深いところと浅瀬を見るので、実際に魚を見た感じが
え？これだけ？って感じだった。（30分で沖まで行って戻ってくるので）

)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

Above all, it was great that it was only Japanese people. From the initial explanation to the detailed instructions for transferring vehicles, everything was clear and there was no confusion. Finally, thank you for taking us by large bus to the ANA InterContinental Hotel. The tour guide, the person who provided explanations, and the driver were all great.

何よりも、日本人だけだったのが最高でした。最初の説明から乗り物の乗り換えや、間違わないように導く細かな指示が解りやすく、迷うことが無かった。最後は貸し切りでANAインターコンチネンタルホテルまで大型バスで送って頂きありがとうございました。添乗員らしき方も、説明頂いた方も、運転手さんも良かったです。

It seems that the mode of transportation varies depending on the number of participants. This time, I was with one person for the whole day and two others in the afternoon, so we traveled by taxi. In the morning, we went around the island, and in the afternoon, we visited Yakusugi Land. The driver and guide shared a lot of information about the island, making it a day that exceeded my expectations and was truly enjoyable. The lunch portion was ample, and the flying fish was very delicious!

It was raining at Yakusugi Land, and the footing was poor, making it a bit challenging to walk. However, the path wasn't too steep, so sneakers or similar footwear were sufficient. Although I participated alone, the guide was kind, friendly, and humorous, taking photos for me here and there. Yakushima has not only forests but also many famous spots, and I had a wonderful time sightseeing in a relaxed manner throughout the day! Thank you very much.

参加人数によって移動手段が異なるようです。
今回は一日ご一緒だったのがお一人と午後からの方がお二人でしたのでタクシーでの移動でした。
午前は島内1周、午後からヤクスギランドに行きました。
ドライバー兼ガイドの方が島内のことについて沢山お話してくれ、期待以上に楽しい一日になりました。
お昼ご飯の量も十分で、トビウオもとってもおいしかったです！
ヤクスギランドは雨が降っており、足場が悪いため歩くのにやや苦労しました。
ただ、そこまで険しい道のりではないのでスニーカー等の装備で充分でした。
一人での参加でしたが、ところどころ写真を撮ってくださったり、優し気さくでユーモラスなガイドさんでした。
屋久島には森だけでなく沢山の名所があり、一日でゆるっと観光できてとても楽しかったです！
本当にありがとうございました。

Location which were visited are good and guide and process is all based on professionals and a coordinated process.

see most of the city, with excellent commentary and history. Helpfull staff.

Tour was really good except food.
Tour guide she was really a good girl... we thoroughly enjoyed our trip with her.

Food was not good
Though it was traditional but it was yukk.
We got some pastry n coffee to fill our tummy afterwards as we were hungry since morning and got to have this lunch which we couldn’t eat.
Hope to have some room of improvement for food in coming trips.
Thank you

I chose Shodoshima as one of the destinations for my 2-night, 3-day trip to Shikoku. I was attracted by the ease of visiting various sightseeing spots, which prompted me to apply. Unfortunately, it was cloudy, and I couldn't see the islands of the Seto Inland Sea, but the guide's explanations were excellent, making it an enjoyable trip.

2泊3日の四国旅行の訪問地の一つに小豆島を選んだ。
手軽に観光スポットを廻れるのが、魅力に感じられ応募した。
生憎曇り空で、瀬戸内海の島々を見ることができなったが、ガイドさんの説明が絶好調で楽しい旅となりました。

I had a bus guide named Kiyuna from Toyo Bus. The explanations and service were very polite. Thank you very much.
Sefa Utaki was quiet early in the morning. I chose Okinawa World over Shinbaru Beach. I arrived in time for the Eisa performance at 10:30. Watching the entire Eisa show takes over 30 minutes, which leaves little time for Gyokusendo Cave and the Fruit Village. If you want to see it, it's better to just watch a little. (The outdoor stage allows free entry and exit.) There is a discount for entering the paid area. Ticket purchasers receive discount coupons for the souvenir shop, so be sure not to forget to present them at the register.
Perhaps because it was a weekday, there were only six of us on a large bus, which was quite comfortable. The schedule was also accurate.
I recommend it.

東陽バスの喜友名さんというバスガイドさんでした。とても丁寧な説明と対応がよかったです。ありがとうございました。
斎場御嶽は朝一番で空いていました。新原ビーチか沖縄ワールドかで、沖縄ワールドを選びました。10時30分からのエイサーに合わせて到着。エイサーのショーを全部見ると30分以上かかり、玉泉洞やフルーツ村の時間がなくなります。見るなら少しだけにしたほうがいいです。（屋外ステージで出入り自由）有料スペース入場は割引があります。チケット購入者はお土産屋さんの割引券がもらえるのでレジで出し忘れないように。
平日だったせいか大きなバスに6人だけでゆったり。スケジュールも正確でした。
おすすめです。

I had visited Osaka many times on business trips, but I realized there were still so many things I didn't know. We did get caught in a bit of rain, but our guide was fantastic! It was a very enjoyable time in a different way. Thank you for the precious time. If a new route is created, please let me know.

出張では何度も訪れていた大阪ですが、知らないことがいっぱいだったと改めて思いました。
ちょっと雨に降られたところもありましたが、そこはガイドさんが大活躍！！
違った意味でもとても楽しめた時間でした。
貴重な時間をありがとうございました。
また、新しいルートができればお願いします。

利用形態が正確ではありません。この中から選ぶのは無理があります！