All Reviews for Bus Tours

I made a reservation the day before. I heard that the "Uncle Guide" has days off, and we were lucky to have him on that day, but if you can choose your schedule, I recommend checking in advance to ensure that the Uncle Guide is available on the day you book.

The pamphlet was specifically for the tour, so it was very clear about where we were going next and how long it would take, which gave me a great sense of reassurance. Kabira Bay was as beautiful as I had heard, but personally, I preferred Tamatorizaki Observatory!! It was incredibly beautiful even in October.

The Uncle Guide's explanations were very easy to understand and entertaining, so I found myself completely absorbed. Along the way, he played the sanshin and sang Yaeyama folk songs! I was really glad it was an Uncle Guide day (*・∀・*).

If I had to mention something, it would be that the Uncle Guide's voice was sometimes a bit quiet (I heard that people from Okinawa generally have soft voices), so it might be better to sit in the front seats of the bus.

前日に予約しました。「おじさんガイド」はお休みの日もあるとのこと、私たちはなまたまその日おじさんガイドでラッキーでしたが、日程を選べる場合はあらかじめ問い合わせて、おじさんガイドがお休みでない日に予約されることをお勧めします。
パンフレットがツアー専用なので、次はどこに行くのか、どれぐらいかかるかなど全て分かりやすく、非常に安心感のあるツアーでした。川平湾は聞いていた通りの綺麗さでしたが、それよりも個人的には玉取崎展望台がよかった！！10月なのにすごく綺麗です。

おじさんガイドの説明もすごく分かりやすく、かつ面白いので、ついつい聞き入ってしまいます。途中では三線を引かながら八重山の民謡を歌ってくださいます！本当におじさんガイドの日でよかったです(*・∀・*)

強いていうのであれば、おじさんガイドはたまに声が小さいので(沖縄の方は皆さん声が小さいと伺いました)、バスの前の席に座った方がいいかもしれません。

A tour that captures the best parts of Iriomote Island, Yubu Island, and Taketomi Island. The time allocation was just right, with no waiting times or idle moments, making it a very good tour. The mangrove cruise on Iriomote Island was especially enjoyable. On the ox cart ride to Yubu Island, the guide treated us to a beautiful song! I didn't have high expectations for the lunch since it was a bento box, but it turned out to be delicious, featuring several local Okinawan specialties. I couldn't finish the rice, so I wish I had gone with a bigger appetite!

西表島、由布島、竹富島のいいところだけを切り取ったツアー。時間配分もちょうどよく、特に待ち時間や暇な時間、あるいは足りない時間などがなかった、とてもよいツアーでした。西表島のマングローブクルーズが特に楽しかったです。由布島までの牛車では、ガイドさんが綺麗な歌声を披露してくださいました！昼食はお弁当ということであまり期待していませんでしたが、沖縄の名物が何種類も入った美味しいお弁当でした。お米が食べ切れなかったので、もっとお腹を空かせてから行けばよかったと思います笑

Although the weather completely obstructed our view of Fuji, this tour was a good way to get an insight into the mountain and visit some cool places around the area. The 4D ride was definitely a highlight, however the lunch was fairly average. Our guide was knowledgeable, personable, and funny and made it a great trip overall. I will be booking other tours with this company during my stay in Japan!

I had an amazing time!! The guide was fantastic!! The weather was great too, just perfect!!

I was planning to visit a remote island, so my stay in Ishigaki Island was short, and I was wondering what to do when I found this tour. The price was reasonable, and I thought, "What could it be like?" So I decided to join, and it was the right choice!!

The lunch at the restaurant with a great view was delicious as well. Thank you very much.

すごく楽しかったです‼️
ガイドさんも最高‼️
お天気も良くて、最高‼️

離島に渡る予定でしたので、石垣島の滞在時間が短くて、どうしようかなぁと思っているところにこのツアーを見つけました。
お値段も安いし、どんなもんかな❓と、参加してみたら、大正解‼️

眺めの良いレストランでのお昼ごはんも美味しかったです。
ありがとうござました。

I live in the Kansai region, but I really enjoyed it. The weather I was worried about held up somehow, and I explored Osaka in a pleasant climate. I definitely recommend it to those from outside the prefecture!

関西圏在住だけどすごく楽しめました。
心配していた天気もなんとかもってくれて、気持ちいい気候の中大阪をぐるっとしました^ ^
県外の方には是非オススメです！

I arrived in Osaka on Peach Aviation on September 29. Since I had some time before checking into the hotel, I joined this tour. It's more economical than purchasing the ferry fare and water buffalo cart tickets separately. After the tour, I strolled around the island, but even though it's the end of September, it was over 30°C and blazing hot. Walking around is quite difficult. I definitely recommend renting a bicycle as well. However, the village has coral sand laid out, which can be slippery; I saw several people slip and fall. It's best to explore the outer roads by bicycle and walk around the village.

9月29日にピーチ航空で大阪から到着。ホテルにチェックインするまで時間があるのでこちらのツアーに参加しました。フェリー代と水牛車のチケットを別々に購入するよりお得です(^^)ツアー終了後は徒歩で島を散策しましたが、9月の終わりとは言え30℃越えのカンカン照り。徒歩で回るには無理があります。是非レンタサイクルもつけましょう。ただし集落内はサンゴ砂が敷き詰めてあるため、よく滑るようで、何人も滑ったり転んだりする人を見ました。外周道路は自転車で、集落内は徒歩で散策するのがオススメです。

The weather was nice, and I enjoyed sightseeing while listening to the guide. I felt like I got to know Osaka a little better. If I have the chance to go again, I would like to try a different course.

お天気も良く、ガイドを聞きながら観光を楽しめました。
さらっと大阪を知れた気分でした。
次回行く機会があれば、違うコースも乗りたいです。

The guide and the driver were both very pleasant, making for a safe and enjoyable trip. During the bus rides, there was no excessive commentary or performance; the announcements and songs were just right, allowing us to relax and not feel bored while traveling by bus.

ガイドさん、運転手の方もとても感じがよく、安心して楽しく旅になりました。
バスの移動の時間も過剰な案内やパフィーマンスはなく、ちょうどよいくらいの案内と歌などを所々で歌ってくださり、ゆっくり休みながらバスでの移動中も退屈することもなく、過ごすことができました。

It was a course where I could enjoy Yakushima for a whole day, both in the morning and afternoon. However, it was a bit rushed, so I couldn't enjoy lunch leisurely, and I also couldn't take my time looking at souvenirs. I wished I had more time.

午前、午後１日屋久島楽しめるコースでした。
ただ、バタバタ過ぎて、お昼ご飯はゆっくり頂けず、お土産もゆっくり見れず。
時間もっと欲しかったです。

It was my first time in Osaka, so I didn't know anything and took a sightseeing bus. I was able to visit the main attractions, which was great and very helpful. After getting off, I moved around by train to the places I enjoyed visiting, and I was very satisfied.

初めての大阪でしたので何も分からず観光バスに乗りましたが主だった所を観光出来とても良かったし、助かりました、下車してからは観光したときに良かったなーと思ったところを電車で移動し大いに満足しました、

Many hotels had pick-up services, and since it was the first hotel, the wait was too long. There was no commentary from the guide, so it felt boring. Also, the small gifts, like stickers, weren't very exciting. I wished we had more time at the aquarium.

多くのホテルにお迎えがあり、最初のホテルだったのでその時間が長すぎました。ガイドの話もなく暇でした。そしてプチプレゼントがシールなどであまり嬉しくなかったです。
また、水族館の時間がもっと欲しかったです。

The shuttle service from the hotel was very helpful. I was able to smoothly arrange for the boat, water buffalo, and cycling. I paid 300 yen for an hour to upgrade to an electric bike on-site, which was a good decision since the roads were sandy and had unexpected ups and downs. Taketomi Island is a wonderful place. You can walk around the village, but definitely try to bike to Nishizaki Pier and Kondoi Beach. You'll be amazed!

ホテルからの送迎があり、とても助かりました。船、水牛、サイクリングとスムーズに手続きできました。自転車は一時間300円を現地で払って電動にしましたが、道が砂地で案外アップダウンがあるので正解でした。竹富島は素敵な島です。集落は歩いても回れますが、西桟橋やコンドイ浜へもぜひ自転車で行ってみて下さい。感動します！

The distance traveled and the walking distance were long, and it was quite challenging in the heat, but I was really happy with the guide's hospitality. It was truly a once-in-a-lifetime bus tour. I definitely want to meet this bus guide again and do some sightseeing. Of course, I felt that we efficiently visited the tourist spots, and the cost performance was very high.

移動距離と歩く距離が長く、暑い中でしたので少し大変でしたが、ガイドさんのおもてなしの心がすごく嬉しかったです。本当に一期一会なバスツアーでした。ぜひまた今回のバスガイドさんにお会いして観光したいと思います。もちろん、観光地も効率よく周れてコストパフォーマンスはとても高いと感じました。

The water buffalo Akahachikun was so cute!! The guide's singing voice was wonderful, and I really enjoyed it!! We also decided to rent bicycles, and it was so much fun to pedal together! I want to do it again!

水牛のあかはちくんがとても可愛かった！！
ガイドさんの歌声も素敵で満喫できました！！
サイクリングも追加で借りることになりましたが、みんなで漕ぐのはとても楽しかったです！またやりたい！

For this price, you can visit five places in one day, and it includes an admission ticket to the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, along with a fun tour guide who provides interesting information about the sights. The tourist spots were great, but especially the guide! Not only did they provide information about the highlights, but they also performed island songs and even changed from their guide uniform into traditional clothing to sing. They were a talented and charming person!

このお値段で1日フルに5箇所も回れて、美ら海水族館の入場券もついて、バスガイドさんによる楽しい見所案内も付いてます。
観光地も良かったですが、特にガイドさん！
見所案内もさることながら、島歌を披露してくれたり、さらにガイドさんの制服から伝統衣装？にチェンジして唄ってくれたり、芸達者な可愛いらしい方でした！

I made a mistake at the morning meeting point and I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused, but I was very happy with the kind and friendly response I received.

The sightseeing bus provides thorough information about the places we visit until we reach our destination, which is very helpful. They also taught me unique ways to take photos that I wouldn't have thought of myself, resulting in some wonderful commemorative pictures.

It was a fun trip where I fully enjoyed the rich nature.

朝の集合場所を間違えてしまい大変ご迷惑をお掛けしてしまいましたが 、
優しく親切に対応して下さってとても嬉しかったです。

観光バスは、目的地に着くまでに、行く所の情報をしっかり教えてくださるので、
とても助かります。 又写真の撮り方なども、私では思い付かないようなことも教えて下さって 、とても良い記念になる写真が撮れました。

豊かな自然を満喫した楽しい旅でした。

I was able to fully enjoy a packed one-day schedule. I thought it was strange to have both the water buffalo ride from Iriomote Island to Yufu Island and the water buffalo cart in Taketomi, but both offered different experiences, and I understood why they were both included! I would like to use this service again.

１日スケジュールの詰まった予定を満喫出来ました。
西表島から由布島への水牛と竹富での水牛車の何で二回と思っていたのですが、どちらも違う体験ができて、なるほどと納得でした❗
又利用したいです。

During the tour, there was a mini presentation at the Himeyuri Monument, and we received some sata andagi. I understand that this is to enhance the enjoyment, but I would have appreciated it if you could have informed us in advance about what would be presented.

Also, since we went to the Himeyuri Monument, it would have been great if we could have spent about 40 minutes at the Ryukyu Glass Village, or had the option to choose between the "A Course: Okinawa World Cultural Kingdom Gyokusendo" and "B Course: Shinhar Beach and Cafe Tour," like in this tour.

Overall, I am very satisfied with the tour!

ツアーの中で『ひめゆりの塔の所で、ミニプレゼンがあります！！』とあり、サーターアンダギーを頂きました。お楽しみ感を出す為だとは分かっているのですが、出来れば前以てどういう物がプレゼンされるか教えて頂ければ嬉しく思いました。
あと　出来れば、ひめゆりの塔まで行ったのであれば『琉球ガラス村』も40分位時間を取るか、今回のツアーの『Aコース:おきなわワールド文化王国玉泉洞 ◆Bコース:新原ビーチ・カフェ巡り』の様に選択が出来れば最高でした。
ツアーじたいはとても満足しています！！

The guidance from our tour guide, Jewel, was precise and her storytelling was wonderful. Aside from us, the rest of the group was made up of foreigners, but I believe it was largely thanks to her that everyone adhered to the meeting times at each location. I also forgot the driver's name, but his safe driving and humility left a good impression. I would like to use this service again if the opportunity arises.

添乗のジュエル？さんの案内が的確で語りも素晴らしかった。私達夫婦以外は全員外国の方でしたがどの場所の集合時間がきちんと守られたのは彼女の功績大だと思います。また名前は失念しましたが運転手さんも安全運転と謙虚さが好印象でした。また機会があれば利用したいと思っています。

I was able to see most of the highlights of Yakushima in one day, which was great. The lunch was also not bad. I enjoyed shopping at the souvenir shops as well. The guide took many great photos and was very entertaining, which I appreciated. I had a fun time seeing both monkeys and deer. Thank you very much.

1日で屋久島の大体の見どころを見ることができ大変良かったです。お昼も悪くなかったです。お土産屋さんで買い物もでき、満喫できました。ガイドの方も写真をよく撮ってくださり、お話しも面白く、有難かったです。サルもシカも見ることができ楽しく過ごさせていただきました。有難うございました。

This was my first time visiting Shodoshima. During the planning stage, we were initially unsure whether to rent a car or take a simple taxi, but then we found this option. For this price, we received a clear explanation, and we were able to tour the island on a comfortable large bus, which was great.

While the entrance fees were not included, it was convenient to buy tickets at a discount at the same time. However, since we would buy them anyway (aren't we all?), I would have appreciated it if they could have been included in the package from the start.

In a short amount of time, we were able to visit all the famous spots, and I was happy to receive a little souvenir as well. Thank you for your help!

今回は初めての小豆島をまわりました。
計画の段階で当初は自分らでレンタカーか、簡単なタクシーかなどと迷っていた時に
これを見つけました。
この金額で説明もついたおり大型バスでまわってもらえ、すわり心地もよく分かりやすく
利用してよかったです。
各入場料は入っていませんがチケットと同時に、割引で買えるので便利でした。でもどうせ買うので（みなさんそうでは？）最初からセットでしてもらえるとありがたいと思いました。
短時間でぐるっと有名どころをまわれちよっびっとお土産ももらえうれしかったです。
お世話になりました！

After reading the reviews, my expectations were raised. It was good, but nothing more and nothing less. Also, I went at the end of September, and the sunlight was very strong, so women especially need to take sun protection measures.

体験談を読んでから行ったせいか、期待値が上がってしまっていました。
良かったです。ただそれ以上でもそれ以下でもありません。
また、9月末に行ったのですが日差しがとても強く、女性は特に日焼け対策はマストです。

Despite the heavy rain, I was grateful that the tour went ahead as planned. I was able to participate in the tour. The raincoat I brought as a backup was a lifesaver. The guide on the mangrove cruise mentioned that it had been five years since visibility was this poor. In such conditions, we visited Iriomote, Yufu, and Taketomi. The round trip from Iriomote to Yufu was by water buffalo cart. I was surprised at how smart the buffalo are! It seems they are more energetic in the rain, and they were faster than I expected. The Taketomi tour was a scenic ride around the island in the water buffalo cart. I thought it would have been even better if the weather had been nice, but it was still very beautiful (о´∀`о). My husband seemed to enjoy the Taketomi tour by water buffalo cart the most. I want to try the glass-bottom boat and the water buffalo cart again. I hope the weather is nice next time. I will participate in the tour again, so please take care of us then.

あいにくの大雨でしたが、雨天決行だったのがありがたい。ツアーに参加する事ができました。予備で持っていたレインコートは大活躍。マングローブクルーズのガイドさんは、こんなに視界が悪いのは5年ぶり。と言っていました。そんな中、西表観光、由布観光、竹富観光。西表から由布の行き帰りは水牛車。牛さんの頭の良い事にびっくり‼牛さんは、雨の方が元気らしく、思ってたより早かったです。竹富観光は水牛車で島めぐり。天気が良かったらもっと最高だろーなーとかいいながらも、とってもキレイでした(о´∀`о)うちの旦那は水牛車での竹富観光が一番良かったみたいです。グラスボートも水牛車も、またリベンジしたいです。次は天気になるといーな。その時はまたツアーに参加しますのでよろしくお願いします。

Good trip. If there's a little more time to ride the roller coaster at the 4D theme park, it would be even better!

Would've preferred more explanation at the locations. The details were only in the bus on the way to the locations and details were not that much.

Our tour guide was very lovely though! :)

The water buffalo had a name, and I rode "Tomi-kun" on Taketomi Island. It was relaxing to be pulled around the island by the buffalo. The stories from the buffalo handler were interesting, and it was a very nice time.

水牛には、名前がついていて、私は、竹富島の『富くん』に乗車。のんびりと牛に引かれて島をぐるりと。牛使いさんのお話も面白かったし、とてもいい時間でした。

I had a wonderful time on this trip. Our tour guide Levin was great. He was very friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, and entertaining. He took great care to insuring that we all had the best experience possible, which included recommendations about local treats, shopping, and interesting things that could be done alon the way. He went above and beyond the tour requirements by answering many of my questions about Japan, and gave great recommendations regarding places to eat and things to do in Tokyo. The trip itself was fun, we got very lucky and were able to see Mt. Fuji throughout the entire trip. The lunch at Ninja village was delicious. The ninja village would be a fantastic experience for the children. I wish I realized that even though it was 80 plus degrees in Tokyo, it's going to be very cold on the 5th station( about 50 degrees), a sweater would have been great to have up there. The 4D ride was fantastic! We got to see Mt. Fuji in all its glory. I would greatly recommend this trip to families traveling with children. The only negative comment is the amount of time we got to spend at each stop. If it was extended by 1 hour to 2 hours the expyeiyld have been even better and we wouldn't feel like a marathoners. Trying to absorb everything in under 30 min.

I went to Kanazawa with my mother. It was my mother's first time in Shirakawa-go, while it was my second visit. The guide talked almost non-stop during the trip, which was enjoyable. I appreciated that they took photos at key points along the way.

By visiting both Shirakawa-go and Gokayama, we were able to experience the unique charm of each place, making for a very refreshing day.

It was a bit packed and a little tiring, but it turned out to be a very fulfilling day. Thank you!

母と二人で金沢へ。
白川郷は母は初めて、わたしは2度目でした。
ガイドさんは道中ほぼ喋りっぱなしで、楽しかったです。
要所要所で写真も撮ってくださり、感謝でした。

白川郷と五箇山、両方をまわることでそれぞれの良さを実感し、とても癒やされる一日でした。

少々盛りだくさんで、すこし疲れますが、とても充実した一日になりました。
ありがとうございました！

Booking this trip was really easy and the coach arrived right on time. The lady who was our guide apologised for not being able to speak English but managed to pass on all relevant details without a problem. She was very polite, attentive and friendly.
To make up for not being able to understand the guides commentary we were issued with a personal headset to listen to information. However, I found this frustrating as despite the guide giving an almost constant narrative as we went along we only got a couple of sound bites, most of which were adverts for the goods being sold at the stops. It was also difficult to hear over the guides microphone so we missed some of the information. I feel it was a lost opportunity for me to learn more about where we were.
As is usual with this kind of trip you don't get nearly enough time at each of the stops and I felt if we'd not bothered with the butterfly place and gift shop and used the time else where it would have been better. However the route we took meant you got to see quite a bit of the coast and a bit of countryside which was very nice.
However, the aquarium is the best I've ever seen and the large tank is totally awesome!

Since it was my first trip to Okinawa, I wanted to see various sights, including the Churaumi Aquarium, and I made the right choice by signing up for this tour. Each sightseeing spot was great, and the guide's explanations during the travel time were very interesting. There were also songs and dances in the latter part, which made it a lot of fun.

On the day of the tour, I was a bit worried about the cloudy weather and how it would affect our beach visits, but the guide was very skilled in their storytelling, allowing us to enjoy the sea in a different way than we would on a sunny day. I thought that having about 30 more minutes at the Churaumi Aquarium would have made the visit less rushed, but considering my stamina, I think this duration was just right.

初の沖縄旅行だったため、美ら海水族館を含めて色々観光したくてこのツアーに申し込みましたが大正解でした。
各観光どころも良かったし、移動時間のガイドさんの説明もとても興味深く後半には歌や踊りもあって、とても楽しかったです。
また、当日は少々曇天でビーチ等の観光はどうなのかな、と思っていましたが、ガイドさんのお話の仕方がとても上手で、晴天時の海とはまた違った海をしっかり楽しむことが出来ました。
美ら海水族館は、あと30分くらいあると慌ただしくなく観光できるのかな、とは思いましたが、体力的な事を考えると、これくらいがちょうどよかったのかとも思います。