All Reviews for Bus Tours

The participants were about 80 people on two buses, with three-quarters being foreign tourists (mostly Chinese). Therefore, half of the guide's speech was in Chinese. The guide was from China and had no issues with Japanese; they were a very pleasant person.

The tour packed in famous sightseeing spots that can be visited in a day from and back to Sapporo, making it a tight schedule for the value. While there was no need to rush, I felt at various locations that "it would be nice to have a little more time." For example, at Lake Toya, it was too crowded to have lunch at a popular restaurant, so I ended up with a convenience store bento (the Seikomart HotChef bento was quite delicious, which was a nice discovery). At Showa Shinzan, there wasn't quite enough time to ride the Usuzan Ropeway, regardless of whether we went to the bear ranch or not.

Based on my past experience of leisurely enjoying the visitor center after taking a sightseeing boat at Lake Shikotsu, I think this tour is recommended for those who want to "see a lot of different places" or "would like to revisit the good spots."

参加者はバス2台約80人で、3/4が外国人観光客（ほとんどが中国人）でした。なのでガイドさんの喋りの半分は中国語でした。ガイドさんは中国出身で、もちろん日本語に問題はなく、大変いい感じの方でした。
札幌出発・帰着で1日で回れる有名観光地を、これ以上ないというところまで詰め込んでいるので、おトクな分タイトなコースです。急いで歩かねばならないようなことはありませんでしたが、各所で「もうちょっと時間があればいいのにね～」と感じました。例えば、洞爺湖畔では、人気店でお昼するには混雑していて出発時刻に間に合わないので結局コンビニ弁当に（セイコマのHotChef弁当は結構美味しく、新しい発見がありましたけど）。昭和新山では（クマ牧場に行こうが行くまいが）有珠山ロープウェーに乗るにはちょっと時間足らず。
過去に支笏湖で観光船に乗ってビジターセンターでゆっくり楽めた経験からすると、「とにかく色々回りたい」あるいは「よかったところはリピートあり」という方にはお勧めだと思います。

It was a tour with only four Japanese people, but the male driver and guide was multilingual and incredibly attentive, making our time enjoyable. Itoshima felt like Japan's Hawaii, which was great. We also enjoyed the ramen at Ichiran with minimal wait time, and it was delicious.

日本人が4人しかいないツアーでしたが
男性の運転手兼ガイドさん
語学堪能で気配りもすばらしくて　楽しく過ごさせていただきました
糸島は日本のハワイのようで
良かったです
一蘭のラーメンも待ち時間少なくて美味しくいただきました

I was captivated by the magnificent scenery. There are some areas that are a bit difficult to walk through, but it's definitely a place you should visit.

雄大な景色に見とれてしまいました。
途中、すこし歩きにくいところがありますが、ぜひ訪れてほしい場所です。

The time allocation was very good, and I had a great time! The guides for the water buffalo, bus, and boat were also fun.

時間の配分もとても良く楽しく過ごせました♪
水牛、バス、船のガイドさんたちのトークも楽しかったです。

There was only one group of Japanese participants, and the rest were from various countries, but I was able to participate comfortably with the alternating interpretation in Japanese and English. It was a hot summer in Shirakawa-go and Gokayama, but I was able to enjoy the rural scenery that can only be seen at this time of year, reminiscing about the sounds of the green fields swaying in the wind and the cold water flowing in the crystal-clear irrigation channels. It was interesting to see that the spots overseas visitors wanted to capture in photos were different from the perspective of the Japanese. It was a tour with many different ways to enjoy it.

日本人の参加は1組だけで、あとは多種多様な国からの参加でしたが、日本語と英語の通訳の交互のガイドに安心して参加することができました。暑い暑い夏の白川郷と五箇山でしたが、夏のこの時期にしか見られない田園風景（緑が風に吹かれてサラサラする音や、透明感抜群の用水路を流れる冷たい水の音）を懐かしく感じながら堪能することができました。海外の方々が写真に収めたいスポットが日本人の目線とは違うことが面白かったです。色々な楽しみ方ができたツアーでした。

The guide and driver was from China, so most of the tour participants were also Chinese. However, they were considerate of us Japanese participants and actively engaged with us. I think it must have been challenging for them to speak both Japanese and Chinese. At the sightseeing spots, after the explanations, we had free time to explore at our own pace.

ガイド兼ドライバーさんが中国の方だったのでツアー参加者もほぼ中国の方ばかりでした。
でも、私などの日本人のことも気にかけてくれて積極的に声をかけてくれました。日本語と中国語、両方を話すのは大変だったと思います。
観光スポットでは基本、説明の後はフリーなので自分のペースで観光できました。、

It's quite challenging to go on your own, but with the tour, I was able to visit so many places in just one day, and I was very satisfied. It rained a little at Takachiho Gorge, but it added to the beauty of the scenery. The tour guide provided explanations in three languages: Chinese, English, and Japanese, and they were very polite and kind.

自分で行くには大変ですが、ツアーだと1日でこれだけ行く事が出来て大満足です。
高千穂峡で少し雨が降りましたが、それも景色と相まって綺麗でした。
ツアーのガイドさんは、中国、英語、日本語と３カ国語での説明でしたが
とても丁寧で優しかったです。

I thoroughly enjoyed Iriomote Island and Yufu Island. I had experienced them once during my student days, but experiencing them again as an adult made me see things differently, and my sensibilities have changed, so it felt fresh again. The staff provided interesting explanations and I got to listen to Okinawan folk songs, so I was glad to have such a variety of experiences!

西表島、由布島をとても満喫できました。
学生の頃にも、一度経験しているのですが
再度、大人になってから経験すると
見るところが違ったり、感性も変わってるので
また新鮮に感じました。
スタッフさんの、豆知識的な解説もあったり
沖縄民謡？も聴かせていただいたり
いろんな経験をできてよかったです！

I applied through VELTRA, but there were mostly Chinese and Indian people, and the interpreter was Chinese. Communication was only possible with the interpreter in Japanese.

VELTRAさんで申し込んだのに中国人インド人多国籍の方々ばかり　通訳は中国人でした。日本語は通訳さんのみコミニケーションは取れません。

The Hida beef lunch was delicious. I thought the schedule explained on the bus seemed short since we were set to return after 2 PM, but it was actually sufficient. The guide's recommended doburoku soft serve was very tasty, and I also purchased some doburoku. The air was nice, and it was very refreshing. It was disappointing that the bus driver was unfriendly and ignored my greeting when I boarded.

飛騨牛のランチ美味しかった。行きのバスで説明された当日の予定について、14時過ぎに帰路に着くので短いように思ったが、十分だった。ガイドさんオススメのどぶろくソフトクリームがとても美味しくてどぶろくも購入した。空気もよく癒された。バスの運転手さんが無愛想で乗り込む時にこちらから挨拶したのに無視されたのは残念だった。

It was my first bus tour. The guide explained everything clearly in both Japanese and English, which was very nice. Since it was a plan without meals, I had lunch at a restaurant recommended by the guide. It was delicious. At the end of the tour, the guide even explained how to get back, and I'm glad I chose this tour. Thank you very much.

初めてのバスツアー。ガイドさんが日本語と英語でわかりやすく説明してくれてとてもよかったです。食事なしプランだったので、ガイドさんおすすめのお店でお昼ご飯を食べました。美味しかったです。ツアーの最後は、帰り方まで教えてくれて、このツアーにしてよかったです。ありがとうございました。

I was scheduled to return on a night flight, so a half-day bus tour was very helpful. If it had been a bus tour in the evening, I wouldn't have made it to the airport, and having a whole day of free time would have left me unsure of what to do. The half-day bus tour was great. I was able to visit the Shiroi Koibito Park, which I really wanted to go to, and I was satisfied.

夜の飛行機で帰る予定だったので
半日のバスツアーは有難い
夕方帰るバスツアーだと空港に間に合わないしかと言って一日フリータイムだと
何をして良いか困ってたので
半日バスツアーは良かった
ちょうど行きたかった白い恋人パークに行けて満足です

It was a tour conducted amidst the rain, but I was able to enjoy the day thoroughly. Since it covers the entirety of Yakushima, I think it's a perfect tour for first-timers. The guide was incredibly knowledgeable, and their stories were interesting and fantastic!

雨が降ったり止んだりの中での催行でしたが、一日たっぷり楽しむことができました。
屋久島を全体的に回ってくれるので、初めての方には丁度いいツアーだと思います。
ガイドさんがすごく知識が豊富で、お話が面白く最高でした！

I had already visited all the tourist spots except for Shiroi Koibito Park, but I had a great time at each one. The guide and the driver were friendly and had a pleasant demeanor. In addition to the audio guidance, they provided thorough explanations with a sense of humor, making for an enjoyable experience. Thank you very much.

白い恋人パーク以外は過去に全部観光済みだったけど、どこもすごく楽しかったです。
ガイドさんもドライバーさんも気さくな方で感じがよかったです。
音声ガイダンスとは別にしっかり説明もしてくれてユーモアもあり楽しい時間を過ごすことができめした。
ありがとうございました。

The guide was kind and took photos for us, and provided individual explanations, which was very helpful. When I asked about a place to eat on the way back, they also gave me recommendations.

ガイドの方が親切で写真を撮ってくれたり
説明も個別に対応してくれて助かりました
帰りに夜食べに行くお店を聞いたら
オススメも教えてくれました

For 12,000 yen, including lunch and a guide, it's really a great deal! It was the best! The guide's explanations were clear and helpful. 😆 I would like to use this service again when I go to Kyoto!

1日、ランチ込み！ガイドさん込み！で12000円は、本当に安い！最高！
ガイドさんの説明もわかりやすくて良かったです😆
また、京都に行く時は利用したいと思います！

The itinerary was smooth and efficient from the morning pickup to the final drop-off, and I was very satisfied. The main destination was the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, but the brief stop at Kouri Island was a great addition. Of course, the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium was wonderful, and I had plenty of time to enjoy it. I actually didn't have high expectations for the Pineapple Park, but it turned out to be very fun and really great. The entire tour was absolutely perfect with no wasted time!

朝のピックアップから最終降車地点までスムースで無駄のない旅程を組んであり大満足です。目的は美ら海水族館でしたが、古宇利島に少し立ち寄る流れはとても良かったです。美ら海水族館は言うまでもないですが時間もたっぷりで良かったです。またパイナップルパークは実は期待してなかったのですが行ってみるととても楽しくて凄く良かったです。全行程全く無駄なく最高のツアーでした！

We used this service to visit three remote islands in one day, as arranging it ourselves would have taken too much time! Other than the transportation, we had basically free time and were able to enjoy it at our own pace.

1日で離島３つ回るには個人手配では、時間もかかるため利用しました！
移動以外は基本的に自由行動で、自分たちのペースでゆっくり楽しめました。

Most of the tourists were from China, but there was absolutely no bad manners, which was great. The tour guide explained everything in both Japanese and Chinese, and was very polite. I was very happy to finally visit Shirakawa-go.

中国からの観光客が殆どでしたが、マナーが悪い事も全くなく良かったです。
添乗員の方も日本語と中国語で説明して下さり、とても丁寧でした。
念願の白川郷に行けてとても良かったです。

The Okurayama Jump Stadium was impressive.
Shiroi Koibito Park was a fun place that felt like a small Huis Ten Bosch.

大倉山ジャンプ競技場は、感動しました。
白い恋人パークは、楽しめる所で小さなハウステンボス見たいでした。

I was glad to be taken to many places. The Hokkaido Jingu's Hangan from Rokkatei was delicious! It seems to be a limited edition available only here. It was my first time visiting the Great Buddha in Nara, and I was amazed by its scale. I opted for the foot bath at Jozankei Onsen, so I ended up with some extra time. It might be just right for those who want to enjoy a day trip to the onsen. The onsen town didn't have much to offer, so there wasn't much to do besides the foot bath and making boiled eggs, but after the foot bath, my tired and heavy legs felt light. The guide was young but had a gentle demeanor and was a pleasant young man. Most of the participants were foreigners, with only three Japanese, but the guide spoke Japanese, English, and Chinese, so there were no inconveniences. When I was in trouble, he would check on me, and his thoughtful consideration was wonderful. Lastly, I was happy to receive a note with recommendations for shops and souvenirs in Sapporo. I would like to visit them next time I come to Sapporo.

たくさんの場所に連れて行ってもらえて
良かった。
北海道神宮にある六花亭の判官さまは
美味しかった！ここだけの限定らしいです。
頭大仏は初めて来ましたが、スケールの大きさにびっくりしました。
定山渓温泉は足湯にしたので、時間が余ってしまった。日帰り温泉に入る人にはちょうどいいかもしれない。
温泉街も特に何もないので、足湯してゆで卵作るくらいしかやる事がなかったが
足湯をしたら、疲れて重かった足が軽くなった。
ガイドさんは若い方でしたが、物腰が柔らかで
感じの良い好青年でした。
参加者のほとんどが外国人で日本人は3人でしたがガイドさんは日本語、英語、中国語を話してくださるので不便はなかったです。
困っていると、声を掛けてくれたり
細やかな気遣いも素晴らしかったです。
最後に、札幌のおすすめのお店やお土産の
書かれたメモを共有してくださって
嬉しかったです。
次回、札幌に来たら行ってみたいと思います。

It was hot, but thanks to our guide Mr. Yamashita's enjoyable explanations and accurate advice, we had a very enjoyable sightseeing experience. Shirakawa-go was of course great, but Ainokura felt like a time slip, making it a wonderful experience. I brought my elderly father along, and it was manageable time-wise, allowing us to fully enjoy the trip.

暑かったですが、ガイドの山下さんの楽しい解説と、的確なアドバイスのおかげで、大変楽しい観光を楽しむことができました。白川郷ももちろんよかったですが、相倉はタイムスリップした感じで、素晴らしい体験になりました。高齢の父を連れての観光でしたが、時間的にも無理もなく、満喫することができました。

I was able to visit the places I wanted to, but I felt that the walking distance was a bit too much. I joined after seeing a review that mentioned it was fine for those with mobility issues, but I thought the distance might be a bit long for families with children. I wondered if there could be a bus stop a little closer to Kiyomizu-dera. I also wished there were options to turn back around the entrance area in Arashiyama.

行きたいところは回れたが、ちょっと歩く距離が多すぎと思った。
足が悪い方が参加して問題なかったとのレビューを見て参加したのですが、子供連れでは歩く距離がちょっと長すぎかなと思いました。清水寺とかもう少し近くにバス停が無いのかなと思いました。
嵐山とかは入り口あたりで引き返す選択肢が欲しかった。

I don't think I could have visited so many places on my own from morning until evening, so I really enjoyed being taken around on the tour.

個人では朝から夕方までの間でこんなにたくさんまわれなかったと思うので、ツアーで連れて行ってもらえてとても満喫できました。

I booked a local day tour to Kamikochi, which really saves the hassle of constantly changing buses. The journey is long, but fortunately, there are rest stops to stretch your legs. We had three hours in Kamikochi, which was really enough time. The scenery is truly beautiful and worth it, even though the ride was long.

預定了日本當地的一日遊去上高地真的省去不停換車的麻煩.只是路途遙遠.還好中間有休息站下車動一動.在上高地有3個小時的時間.真的足夠.風景真的很美很值得.雖然坐車很久.

It's a bus without a ceiling on the second floor, so I thought it would be hot, but surprisingly, there was a nice breeze while driving, making it a fun hour. The locations of the landmarks were clear, and the guide's stories were interesting, which made it very enjoyable.

2階の天井のないバスなので、暑いかと思いきや、意外と走れば風があって、楽しい1時間でした
名所の位置がよくわかり、ガイドさんの話も興味深く、とても良かったです

I participated in a half-day course at Saijo-ō-gokoku and Niihara Beach. The bus guide's explanations were detailed and enjoyable, and the guidance was more thorough and easy to understand than I had expected. Since I am traveling alone without a car, I would like to join a full-day course next time.

斎場御獄、新原ビーチ、半日コースに参加しました。バスガイドさんの説明も詳しく楽しく、思っていたよりしっかりと案内していただき分かりやすかったです。車なし一人旅なので、次は１日コースに参加したいです。

As a person in my 60s traveling alone, I was initially worried about the meeting point, bus station, and restrooms, but everything was taken into consideration. The water buffalo cart that I was looking forward to was wonderful, and what exceeded my expectations was the bus tour of Iriomote Island with the driver's guidance. I was also able to see the butterflies I wanted to see during my free time on Yubu Island. Although the ferry ride between Ishigaki and Iriomote Islands was long, I enjoyed it, and I'm dreaming of a trip where I can stay on Iriomote Island next time.

60代、1人参加なので集合場所やバス乗り場、お手洗いなど不安でしたが全てに配慮されていました。
楽しみにしていた水牛車はもちろん、予想以上に良かったのは西表島のバス観光で運転手さんのガイド。由布島での自由時間に見たかった蝶を見れた事。
石垣と西表島の船の時間が長いことも楽しみながら、次は西表島に滞在する旅も夢見ています。

It was my first bus tour, and thanks to the guide, I was able to hear many interesting stories, which made it very enjoyable! I appreciated the recommendations for souvenirs and meals, as well as learning about various things in Hokkaido. I definitely want to use this service again!

初めてのバスツアーでしたが、ガイドさんのおかげでいろんなお話が聞けてとても楽しかったです♪
おすすめのお土産や食事、北海道のいろんなことが聞けてとても良かったです。
ぜひまた利用させてもらいたいなと思いました！

Visiting two attractions in one go was great, and the time spent was more than enough. Participating in local tours in Japan is really convenient. You don't have to transfer trains yourself. Booking through Veltra is very simple.

ㄧ次玩兩個景點.停留的時間也很充足.參加日本當地旅遊真的方便.不用自己轉車.從Veltra上預定很簡單.