All Reviews for Bus Tours

I signed up for this bus tour as a paper driver. It was very efficient as we were able to visit various sightseeing spots on the island, and we also received souvenirs. Having a guide was a great benefit as well.

The roads leading to places like Kankakei and the Twenty-Four Eyes Movie Village were often narrow, and I don't think I would have been able to reach them by driving myself, so I’m glad I used this service.

I think it would be even more convenient if we could purchase tickets for places like the Monkey Park at the time of booking.

ペーパードライバーのためこちらのバスツアーを申し込みました。
島内の観光地を一通り回ってもらえて非常に効率がよく、またおみやげなどもいただきました。ガイドさん付きなのもよかったです。
寒霞渓や二十四の瞳映画村へ向かう道路は狭いところが多く、自分の運転ではとても辿り着けなかったと思うので、利用してよかったです。
おさるの里などの入場券を申し込む段階で購入できるとより便利だと思います。

Both the driver and the guide were kind and it was very good. I would like to go again in a different season. However, I had a hard time searching for this tour. Since it is a very good tour, I think it would be better if it were easier to find.

運転手さんもガイドさんも 親切でとても良かったです。 又違う季節に行きたいと思います．ただ このツアーは 検索するのに苦労しました。 とてもいいツアーなので もっと検索し易くすれば良いのでは？

I understood, but it was a bit disappointing that each stop in Mishima was quite short. I could hardly see anything on Yufu Island.

On Taketomi Island, I went cycling, and the weather was great, which made it perfect. It's ideal for quickly getting a feel for the island's atmosphere, and I think it's convenient without worrying about transportation. However, next time, I would like to explore each island a bit more thoroughly.

わかってはいましたが、三島巡るため、やはりひとつひとつが短時間なのが、少し残念でした。特に由布島は、ほとんど見ることができなかったです。
竹富島では、サイクリングをしましたが、お天気もよく最高でした。
ささっと島の雰囲気を知るには最適ですし、交通の心配もなく便利と思いますが、次回は各島をもう少しじっくり見たいです。

It was great to ride a boat on the sea and see the fish and scenery. The seawater felt very pleasant. The view from the observation deck was also spectacular.

海でボートに乗って、魚や景色を見れたことは非常に良かったです。海の水は非常に気持ち良かったです。展望台からの景色も絶景でした。

The weather wasn't great on the day of my visit, which left me feeling a bit unsatisfied. The views at Kouri Island and Manzamo were somewhat disappointing. However, the Churaumi Aquarium had an excellent display of fish and the dolphin show was very impressive. I think it's a must-see course when in Okinawa.

当日は天気が良くなかったため、多少物足りない所がありました。古宇利島と万座毛に関しては、景色が微妙でした。美ら海水族館は、魚やイルカショーが非常に良かったです。沖縄では欠かすことができないコースだと思いました。

Due to the long holiday, there were many participants, but everything went smoothly, including the staff's transfer guidance, allowing us to enjoy our time without any waiting.
On Taketomi Island, I chose to go cycling. Under the blue sky, I rode along the white path with butterflies fluttering around.
Although it was the end of April, the UV rays were strong, so a hat and sunscreen are essential.

大型連休中であったため多数の参加者がおられましたが、スタッフの方の乗り換え案内など全てがスムーズで、待ち時間なく楽しく過ごせました。
竹富島ではサイクリングを選択しました。青い空の下、蝶々がヒラヒラ舞う中、白い道を走りました。
4月末でしたが、紫外線が強く、帽子と日焼け止めは必須です。

We had a great day! Though the bus arrived late for almost an hr for the pick up time- the tour guide KIM manage to make up the time we've missed. You need someone like Kim- the Korean guy in your company, he did a great job!

Great way to see the city, good guide and was pleased to meet four young girls
dressed in kimonos and ninja man for photos. Highly recommend the trip.

Since I was with small children (2 years and 7 months old), I thought cycling would be difficult, so we opted for a bus tour. We got off at Kaiji Beach and picked up star sand, and although we only saw Kondoi Beach from the bus window, it was such a beautiful beach that I thought I would like to play in the water next time. Also, on the water buffalo cart, we spent a leisurely time with the guide and the melody of the sanshin!

小さな子供連れ(2歳と7カ月)だったので、サイクリングは無理だと思いバス観光にしました。
カイジ浜では下車して星砂拾ったり、コンドイビーチは車窓からでしたが、今度来る時は水遊びしてみたいなと思うくらい綺麗なビーチでした。
また水牛車ではガイドと三線のメロディと共に時間もゆっくり流れのんびり過ごせました！

Pick up was on time from the hotel
tour very well organised
tour guides very professional friendly and informative
lunch was very good
cruise was very good also
drop off back to the hotel was well done
I will have no hesitation in recommending this tour to my friends

The Good:
Overall a very good time, had lots of fun at all 3 attractions, though I would have loved more time to spend at the Charaumi Aquarium.

I really do recommend the butterfly garden--even if you can't book this tour, that was a really lovely experience, would have loved to spend more time there as well.

Despite the "English Audio" label, neither tour guide or driver could really speak or understand English, but the trip still went really smoothly despite that. I think I missed some extra info (like special highlights of the area, or feeding times for the animals), but the tour guide was really nice, and really tried to be helpful despite the language gap.

The Bad:
My trip started at 8AM when the bus picked me up and ended at 6PM, and while the trip hit 4 different gift stores, they mainly sell a wide variety of sweets. Lunch wound up being a bowl of ramen soup--tasty, but it's not enough to cover breakfast and dinner together.

I didn't like the final gift store that was part of the "free little gift" package, where we got a free cookie with any other purchase, because by the end of the day I was ready for my hotel and real food. However--and I'm assuming the tour company was getting a kick-back from the store--we were parked there for 30 minutes, and after 10 minutes 90% of the group was sitting on the bus waiting to leave.

I realize "dumping tourists in a gift-store" is a common business practice, but when you're inconveniencing and irritating most of your guests, you should probably stop it.

The guide seemed very experienced and provided explanations that were easy to understand. The charm of Osaka was compactly presented for first-timers, and I would like to use a different route next time. The weather was nice, so everyone looked a bit hot. However, if the boarding number for the meeting place had been noted, I think I could have gone there without getting lost, but I passed it by. I had enough time and was able to board, though! Anyway, thank you very much.

ガイドさんがベテランのようで、とても分かりやすい説明でした。初めての大阪の魅力がコンパクトにまとまり、次は別ルートでお世話になりたいです。天気が良かったので、皆さん頭が暑そうでした。ただ集合場所の乗り場番号を記載してあれば、迷うことなく行けたかと思いますが、通り過ぎてしまいました。時間に余裕があり乗れましたが！とにかくありがとうございました。

A tour around the city of Osaka.
Due to the holiday, there was traffic.
However, it worked out well, allowing us to take our time more than usual. Traffic can be good too!
The view of the sky from the second floor was beautiful!

大阪の街をぐるり。
連休ということもあって、渋滞。
でも、それが功をそうして、いつもの時間よりもゆっくりと周れた。渋滞もまた良し！
二階からの、空も綺麗だった！

There were many people in the group, and I felt a bit awkward being alone, but I still enjoyed it. I generally prefer to sightsee at a leisurely pace, so I have the impression that tours are busy except during the daytime. I also had to be considerate of the other group while eating, so next time I come, I plan to buy my own ticket and travel at my own pace. I think it would be fun for a family trip.

皆さんグループの方が多く、１人だと気まずい気分になりましたが楽しめました。
基本的に私はのんびり観光したいのでやはりツアーは昼間を除いて忙しいイメージが有ります。
食事も他のグループに気を使いながら食べたので今度来るときは自分で乗船券を買って気ままに旅行しようと思いました。
家族旅行なら楽しいと思います。

I thought visiting three islands in one day would be tough, but there was plenty of free time, and I was able to take a lot of photos. The weather on Iriomote Island changed suddenly, and it rained a bit, but that's common here, so I was prepared for it. The guide for the Iriomote tour was very polite and, above all, greeted us with a smile. On Yubu Island, they provided separate guides for the ox cart ride to and from, and on the way back, they entertained us with the sanshin. On Taketomi Island, we explored the island by renting bicycles. There were a few more hills than I expected, which was a bit tiring.

I couldn't find any star sand at Kaiji Beach at all. If you really want to find it, it might take more than a day. The view from Kondoi Beach is absolutely the best.

１日で３島めぐりはキツイかなと思いましたが、自由時間も余裕があり写真もかなり撮ることができました。西表は天気が急転して少し雨になりましたがここではよくあることで想定済みでした。西表ツアーのガイドさんも丁寧で何よりも笑顔で接してくました。由布島の牛車は、行きと帰りのガイドさんを別にしてくれて帰りは三線で楽しませてくれました。竹富島ではレンタサイクルで島を巡りました。想定したよりもちょっとした坂が多く地味に疲れました。
カイジ浜の星の砂は、全く見つかりせんでした。本気で見つけようとしたら１日じゃすまないかもです。コンドイビーチの景色は何よりも最高です。

The tour with the tour guide Je○ and the driver Miy○ was packed with activities alongside people from various countries. I was disappointed that I couldn't communicate well due to my lack of confidence in my English skills. Unfortunately, it was a rainy day, which made it feel like we were just going through the motions, and the hassle of carrying an umbrella and needing rubber boots diminished the enjoyment. However, the tour guide provided historical explanations to help make up for it. We visited four major tourist spots, each taking about an hour. It was hard work, but I think it's great to be able to see major attractions. However, I believe many people might prefer a plan that allows for more in-depth sightseeing (just a personal wish). Also, I would like to see courses that include places like Byodoin and Amanohashidate in the Kyoto sightseeing plan. This was my first time using the monitor, and I would like to do it again. I enjoyed the experience aside from the weather. Thank you for your assistance.

添乗員のJe○さんと運転手の宮○さん、各国の外国の方々と盛り沢山のツアーでした。英語力に自信が無いのでコミニュケーション出来ないのが残念でした。只、生憎の大雨の日で予定をこなす感が強く、傘を持つ煩わしさと長靴が必要な天候で楽しみ半減。ですが、それをフォローするように添乗員さんが歴史の説明をして下さった。観光地四カ所は、それぞれが一時間前後。ハードでしたがメジャーな観光地を回れるのは良いと思います。が、じっくり観光するプランを求めている方も多いかと思いました（個人的希望ですが）。あと、京都観光プランに平等院や天橋立などのコースも検討して頂きたいです。初めてモニターを利用させて頂きましたが、また、モニターしたいです。天気以外は楽しみました。お世話様です。

It was my first trip to Okinawa. It turned out to be a surprisingly wonderful travel memory. I was enchanted by the bus guide's singing voice.

初めての沖縄旅行でした。思いのほか素晴らしい旅行の思い出になりました。
バスガイドさんの歌声にうっとり^_^

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。