All Reviews for Bus Tours

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！

I stayed in Osaka for three days, and while searching online for a day trip to Kyoto, I found this tour. My mother and I participated in a monitor tour, which offered a free spot for one person if we submitted our experiences. Unfortunately, it rained on the day of the tour, and there were many school trip students, tourists, and foreigners everywhere. The rain made it difficult to move forward as umbrellas kept bumping into each other, and we often had to return early. My mother also had trouble walking, so we bought some souvenirs and returned to the bus early to rest. I was really happy that our tour guide, Haru, was considerate and checked on us frequently. I am very grateful for that. I hope for better weather next time and would like to participate again.

大阪に3日間滞在するので、一日京都へ行ってみようとネットで検索していたら、このツアーを見つけました。母と二人で参加し、モニターツアーで、体験談を投稿すると、１人分が無料になるということに魅力を感じ参加することにしました。当日はあいにくの雨で、どこも修学旅行生や観光客、外国の方で人が多く、雨も降っていたので、傘が当たってなかなか前に進めず途中で帰ってくることが多かったです。母も足が悪く、歩くのが辛そうだったので、お土産を買って早めにバスに帰り休んでいました。そけで、添乗員のハルさんが気をつかってくださり、よく声をかけていただけたことが嬉かったです。すごく感謝してます。次回は天気に恵まれることを祈り、また参加してみたいとおもいました。

I was glad to be able to see the illuminations in Osaka from the bus.

They were very beautiful.

However, when we first boarded, there were no blankets or heating pads at our seats, and we waited until just before the bus departed. The staff didn't notice this at all until we mentioned it. I found it strange that they didn't realize it when they first showed us to our seats.

大阪のイルミネーションをバスからみることができてよかったです。

とてもきれいでした。

ただ最初に乗車した時に、私たちの席だけ毛布もカイロもなく、
バスが発車する寸前まで待っていましたが、
それを伝えるまで係員の人はその事に全く気付いておられませんでした。
最初に席に案内してくれた時に気づかなかったのかなと不思議でした。

This is my second time in Ishigaki Island. Last time I rented a car, but this time I didn't, so I joined a half-day island tour. Since the forecast predicted rain on the day of my reservation, I asked the bus company to change it, and I was glad to receive a positive response from a very friendly employee. The guide provided detailed explanations about the island, which helped me understand Ishigaki Island better, and the lunch was delicious. It was a satisfying tour.

石垣島は2度目ですが、前回はレンタカーで今回はレンタカーを借りなかったので半日の島巡りツアーに参加しました。予約日が雨の予報でしたので、変更を当日バス会社にお願いしましたが、とても感じのいい社員の方からのOKの返事を頂いてよかったです。ガイドさんの丁寧な島の説明で石垣島のことがよくわかりましたし、昼食も美味しかったです。満足のツアーでした。

I participated in the morning tour. I was looking forward to the guide being the famous old man mentioned, but I was a bit disappointed when it turned out to be a female guide. However, she was very articulate and I was able to enjoy exploring Ishigaki Island.

At Kabira Bay, I took a glass-bottom boat for an additional fee. Although the sea was murky due to low tide, I was able to see sea turtles!

The view from Tamatorizaki Observatory, where you can see both the East China Sea and the Pacific Ocean, was truly wonderful.

If your flight from Ishigaki Airport is around 3 PM, this tour might be just right for you. You can quickly circle Ishigaki Island, enjoy lunch, and be dropped off at the airport at the end, making it a great value for the price.

午前発プランで参加しました。
午前は名物おじさんのガイドという記載があり、楽しみにしていましたが、女性のガイドさんでちょっとがっかり。
しかし、そのガイドの方もとても話上手な方で、楽しく石垣島を巡ることが出来ました。

川平湾では別料金でグラスボートに乗りました。
干潮時で海が濁っていたのですが、ウミガメが見れました！


東シナ海と太平洋が一望できる、玉取崎展望台からの眺望かとても素晴らしいと感じました。

もし、石垣空港からのフライトが3時近くであれば、このツアーを参加するとちょうど良いかもしれません。
石垣島を駆け足で一周出来て、ランチもついて最後は空港で降ろして貰えるので、コスパ最高です。

I was able to create the best memories on my first trip to Okinawa.

First, I went to Kouri Island, and while crossing the Kouri Bridge, we had a "camera time." The staff helped eliminate distractions like the tour name and the driver's UV protection board, providing us with the perfect shooting environment.

The next attraction was the main highlight, the Churaumi Aquarium, where I was overwhelmed by the size and presence of the whale sharks and manta rays. Right next to the giant tank, there’s a café, and I was surprised that as soon as I paid, my food was ready. Eating it while still warm was a delightful surprise. Additionally, at the Okashi Goten, I enjoyed the delicious treats, and at Manzamo, I was reminded of the caves in Dogashima. Ryukyu Village made me feel like I had time-traveled back to a wonderful era.

This time, I signed up for the Wagyu Ryukyu Kaiseki and Ryukyu Dance plan. The Wagyu Ryukyu Kaiseki featured local dishes that exceeded my expectations. I managed to enjoy the shabu-shabu, but I got full from the local beer and awamori, which unfortunately left me unable to finish the meal. Next time, I want to drink alcohol after finishing the food. The Ryukyu Dance was wonderful, allowing me to feel the elegance of the Ryukyu Kingdom.

I appreciate the guide for contacting the restaurant "Urashima" to let them know we might be late. I am very grateful for their consideration. I also want to thank the staff at "Urashima" for their kindness. Thank you very much.

初めての沖縄旅行で、最高の思い出作りが出来ました。
まず最初に、古宇利島へ行ったのですが、古宇利大橋を渡るときには、カメラタイムということで、前方に有った、ツアー名、運転手さんの紫外線カットのボード等々の撮影に邪魔な物を排除して頂き、最高の撮影環境を提供して頂きました。
次の観光は、メインの「美ら海水族館」は、ジンベエザメ、マンタには、大きさによる迫力で圧倒されました。 巨大水槽のすぐ隣にはカフェがあるのですが、会計をするとすぐに、料理ができ上がってきたのには、びっくりで、食べて、暖かさに、超びっくりでした。また、菓子御殿は、美味しさを頂き、万座毛は、堂が島の洞窟を思い出したり、琉球村は、昔の良き時代にタイムスリップした錯覚になりました。
今回は、和琉会席・琉球舞踊プランを申込んだのですが、和琉会席は、地元の料理であり、期待・想像以上でしたが、しゃぶしゃぶまでは、頑張って食することができたのですが、地ビール、泡盛のお酒でお腹がいっぱいになり、食事は、残念な結果になりました。次回は、料理を完食後にアルコールを飲みたいと思っています。また、文化知るうえでは、琉球舞踊は、素晴らしく、琉球王国の優雅さが感じることができました。
予約時間に間に合わないかもしれない旨を、ガイドさんから、お店「うらしま」にご連絡して頂き、気配りに感謝・感謝です。
また、「うらしま」のスタッフの優しさも感謝しております。有難うございました。

I efficiently visited the highlights, including World Heritage sites. The guide's assistance was appropriate and satisfying. The tour price was very reasonable. It became a great memory.

世界遺産を含む見所を効率よく巡りました。ガイドさんの案内も適切で、満足のいくものでした。ツアー料金も非常にリーズナブル。いい想い出になりました。

This tour was really good for visiting many places in one day at a really inexpensive price. I went to four really interesting spots.
While there was an English audio guide on the bus, it wasn't that good and the actual guide doesn't speak English. Which is fine because you don't necessarily need that because most of the location had employees that do speak some English. Also the tour guide sang a few, what I assume, traditional Ryukyu songs.
I wish I had more time in some places and less in others, but like I said for the price it can't be beat. Just be prepared for a long bus ride.

The tour had about 80-90% international participants, and the guide provided information about the sightseeing spots in both Japanese and English. (It felt like participating in an overseas tour...) I was prepared, but the schedule was quite tight! At each destination, we were told to return by a specific time, and before you know it, the time is up. However, I recommend it for those who want to see many famous places in Kyoto in one day! There was the unfortunate news that Kiyomizu-dera is undergoing major renovations!!! But overall, I think it was a great value tour that covered a lot of highlights. Thank you!

ツアーは、８・９割が海外の方でガイドさんが日本語と英語で観光地の案内をしてくれました。（海外ツアーに参加している様な気分も味わえたり．．．）
覚悟はしていましたがかなりタイトなスケジュールです！
各目的地に着くと何時何分までに戻って来てくださいと言われ。あっという間に時間が来てしまいますが、１日で京都の名所をたくさん回りたい方にはお勧めです！
楽しみにしていた清水寺が大改修中！！！という悲劇もありましが、トータル的にはいいとこ取りのお得なツアーだったと思います。ありがとうございました！