All Reviews for Bus Tours

You can efficiently visit the highlights of Osaka, but since it's only from the car window, it might be a bit unsatisfying for those who want to take their time and explore.

効率良く大阪の見どころを回れますが、車窓のみなので、じっくり見たい方には少し物足りないかもしれません。

I visited Taketomi Island, Iriomote Island, and Yufu Island in that order. I couldn't enjoy the dining options on Taketomi Island since they open at 11 AM, but the entire island was peaceful and a wonderful place. The interaction between the water buffalo cart guide and the water buffalo was also a highlight (laughs).

On Iriomote Island, we traveled by bus to the boat for the mangrove tour. The driver also served as a guide, and he was quite impactful, making it very interesting to learn about the island (laughs). During the mangrove tour, he clearly and concisely explained the three types of mangroves we would see. The breeze felt really nice.

From Iriomote Island to Yufu Island, we traveled by water buffalo cart. I was able to experience what I had envisioned. There was quite a bit of free time on Yufu Island, allowing for a leisurely stroll.

Overall, it was a wonderful tour, and I'm glad I could visit all the islands.

竹富島、西表島、由布島の順で回りました。
竹富島のお食事系は11時開店のため利用できませんでしたが、島全体がのどかでとても良いところでした。水牛車の案内の方と水牛さんの相性も見どころでした(笑)
西表島はマングローブツアーの船までバスでの移動でした。運転手の方がガイドもしてくださってましたが、なかなかインパクトのあるガイドで、とても面白く島のことを知れました(笑) マングローブツアーもツアーで見れる3つのマングローブをわかりやすく簡潔に教えてくださいました。風がとっても気持ちよかったです。
西表島から由布島までは水牛車でした。思い描いてた体験をできました。由布島でのフリータイムがかなりあり、ゆっくりと散策できました。
どの島も行けてよかったと思えるすばらしいツアーでした。

I received a lot of energy at the power spot.
The route at Okinawa World was a bit confusing, but it was good.

パワースポットでパワーたくさん貰いました。　
おきなわワールドの順路が分かりずらかったけど、良かったです。

I was able to efficiently visit tourist spots in a limited time, and the guide's stories were educational. I participated in a glass-bottom boat tour at Kabira Bay and was able to see coral and sea turtles! Fortunately, I also got to see a crested serpent eagle along the way, which made for a great memory. This time, Ishigaki Island was a port of call for the cruise ship. For those flying back, it's recommended to stop by the airport on the return day if you have an evening flight.

限られた時間で観光地を効率よく巡ることができ、また、ガイドさんのお話も勉強になりました。川平湾でグラスボトムボートに参加して、珊瑚や海亀を見ることができました！運良く道中でカンムリワシも見ることができて、よい思い出になりました。今回、石垣島はクルーズ船の寄港地でした。飛行機での人も帰りに空港に寄るので、夕方の便なら帰る日にもお勧めです。

Starting from the cave café inside the limestone cave, the mood was fantastic. The guide's explanations were easy to understand, and we slowly made our way through the forest. There was even a cave where we entered with lanterns, allowing us to enjoy the feeling of exploration.

鍾乳洞の中にあるケイブカフェからのスタートで気分満点。
ガイドさんの説明も分かりやすく、森の中をゆっくりと進みます。
途中ランタンを持って入る洞窟もあり、探検気分も味わえました。

You can efficiently visit the three islands of Iriomote, Yufu, and Taketomi in one day. I took a bike tour around Taketomi Island at the end, but since the village is all laid out the same way, I got lost and couldn't find the meeting point. I had to ask a local for directions, but I managed to make it back in time for the meeting. It was the last ferry, so if I hadn't made it, I wouldn't have been able to return to Ishigaki.

西表、由布、竹富３島を効率よく1日で回れる。
竹富島で最後に自転車で島巡りをしたのだが、村中はどれも同じつくりなので、
道に迷い、集合場所がわからなくなり、島民の方に道を教えてもらい何とか集合時間に間に合った。フェリー最終便だったので、間に合わなければ石垣に帰りつけなかった。

Initially, the plan I reserved was canceled due to insufficient participants, and I was forced to change plans at the last minute. However, the recommended plan was very fulfilling. I do wish I had received the cancellation notice a bit earlier, but it turned out well in the end. I appreciate the attentive service and would like to use your services again.

はじめに予約したプランが人数不足で中止になり急遽プラン変更を余儀なくされましたが、おすすめしていただいたプランもとても充実した内容でした。もう少し早く中止の連絡が欲しかった思いはありますが、結果オーライです。丁寧に対応いただき感謝しています。またお世話になりたいです。

I wanted to visit Manza Beach, Warumi Bridge, Kouri Island, and the Churaumi Aquarium, so I signed up for a tour to efficiently cover these places, even though it included some extra stops. The hotel pick-up was very helpful. For lunch, I brought food onto the bus since it might take time and be expensive at tourist spots. The bus ride was long, so it worked out perfectly. I enjoyed Nago Pineapple Park and Okashi Goten more than I expected.

万座毛、ワルミ大橋、古宇利島、美ら海水族館に行きたかったので余分なところも付いてくるけど効率よく廻るためにツアーに申し込みました。
宿泊先のホテルまで送迎があったので、とても助かりました。
昼食は、観光地では時間もかかるかもしれないし、お値段もするので、バスに持ち込んで食べました。
乗ってる時間も長いので、ちょうど良かったです。
ナゴパイナップルパークや御菓子御殿は思ったよりは楽しめました。

Since transportation in Okinawa wasn't very convenient, I joined this tour. The tour guide at the Valley of Gangala was a lot of fun, and I experienced a mystical and extraordinary feeling at the Sefa Utaki. There were also a few people participating alone, so it was perfectly fine to go solo. I was able to be taken to Naha Airport, which allowed me to check my luggage and visit other places efficiently. I'm glad I participated in the tour.

沖縄は交通の便があまり良くなかったので、このツアーに参加しました。
ガンガラーの谷ではツアーガイドさんがとても楽しかったし、斎場御嶽は神秘的で非日常感を味わえました。
一人参加の人も何人かいたし、一人でも全然大丈夫でした。
那覇空港まで送ってもらえたので、空港に荷物を預けて他の個所も見学出来て、効率よく廻れて、ツアーに参加して良かったです。

This was my third time visiting Ishigaki Island, and it was my husband's first time, so we decided to book this tour. Since our hotel was a bit far from the terminal this time, we opted for a plan that included transportation to the hotel and a rental bicycle on Taketomi Island.

Even though it was my third time, crossing from Iriomote Island to Yubu Island by water buffalo cart and leisurely exploring Taketomi Island by water buffalo cart was still a uniquely enjoyable Okinawan experience. We were able to spend relaxed time with the uniquely individual water buffaloes and savor a break from the everyday. Everything went smoothly, and it was great that we could choose our departure time for the boat from Taketomi Island.

On Yubu Island and Taketomi Island, there were opportunities for photo shoots, and those who wanted could purchase the photos, but if you didn't want them, you could simply pass by, which I think is a good system. Since there were just the two of us participating, we decided to purchase all the photos (with data), and it became a wonderful keepsake.

3度目の石垣島でこちらのツアーも3度目でしたが、夫が石垣島初めてとのことで申し込みをしました。今回はホテルがターミナルから離れていたこともあり、ホテルまでの送迎と竹富島では、レンタサイクルを含むプランで申し込みをしました。
3度目でしたが、西表島から由布島に水牛車で渡ったり、竹富島を水牛車でゆったり散策したりするのは何度やっても沖縄らしく楽しめました。個性豊かな水牛たちとのんびりした時間を過ごせ、非日常の時間を味わう事ができました。全てスムーズですし、竹富島からの船は時間を選べるのもよかったです。由布島と竹富島では、写真撮影もあり、希望者が購入出来ますが、不要な方はそのままスルーすればよいので良いシステムだと思います。私たちは2人参加とあって、写真(データ付き)も全て購入させて頂き、良い記念になりました。

The weather was great and it was the best.
Thank you to the driver and the guide!
I saw a lot of fish and corals on the glass-bottom boat.

天気が良くて最高でした。
運転手さん、ガイドさんありがとうございました！
グラスボートではお魚とサンゴたくさんみれました。

It was a wonderful day with great weather!

Unfortunately, just like the weather, there was nothing I could do about it, but I was disappointed that I couldn't see the blue sea at the beach since I stayed on Taketomi Island during low tide.

天気が良くて素敵な1日になりました！

天気と同じくどうする事も出来ませんが、引き潮の時間帯に竹富島に滞在したのでビーチの青い海見れずがっかりでした。

The guide was bright, fun, and very polite in showing us around.

Splashing in Nakagawa was thrilling! It turned out to be a great day.

I want to go again.

ガイドさんが明るく楽しく丁寧にご案内してくださいました。

中川にスプラッシュする時は迫力満点です！
いい1日になりました。

また、行きたいな。

This year, there was snowfall, and I was looking forward to matching my time off with my friends... but there was a blizzard at Murodo 💧. It was really disappointing since it was my first time seeing the snow corridor, but thanks to the kind-looking driver (you can tell by his smile!!) and the wonderful tour guide, it turned out to be a great bus tour! I was able to enjoy my time on the bus comfortably. I would like to use the Asunaro Tour again for a revenge trip, so I hope to count on your support then! ✨

今年は積雪もあるし期待して友達との休みも合わせたのですが…室堂吹雪💧‬ 初めての雪の大谷だったので本当に残念で仕方なかったのですが、優しそうな運転手さん(微笑みで分かります!!)ととっても素敵な添乗員さんのおかげで 良かったと思えるバスツアーになりました！ 気持ちよくバスの中を過ごすことが出来ました。 またリベンジとあすなろツアーを利用させていただきたいと思いますので その時はよろしくお願いします✨

This time, I participated in a bus tour at my grandmother's request. It was rainy in the morning, but we thoroughly enjoyed Dazaifu Tenmangu, Yufuin, and Kamado Jigoku! We also got to eat a lot of delicious food ❤️ The ropeway depends on the weather, but I think other places can be enjoyed even if it rains! The driver, our guide Mr. Chong, and the locals were all very kind and wonderful people, making it a very satisfying trip for my chatty grandmother. The foreign participants were also very well-mannered, making it a pleasant bus tour. If I have the chance again, I would love to participate! Thank you very much.

今回おばあちゃんの希望でバスツアーに参加させて頂きました。
午前中は雨でしたが、太宰府天満宮、湯布院、かまど地獄をとても堪能できました！美味しいものもいっぱい食べれました❤️
ロープウェイはお天気次第ですが、他のところは雨が降っていても充分に楽しめると思います！
運転手の方、ガイドのチョンさん、地元の方もとても優しく良い方ばかりで、おしゃべりのおばあちゃんも大満足の旅でした。
一緒に参加していた外国の方々も、マナーがとてもよく、気持ちの良いバスツアーになりました。
また、機会があれば参加させて頂きます！
ありがとうございました。

The weather was great, and the course was good. Especially, our guide, Ryu, was wonderful; he was fluent and knowledgeable in Chinese, English, and Japanese. I was the only Japanese participant, but he explained everything diligently in all three languages at the same ratio. I think he might be a graduate student studying abroad, but he was very considerate towards me, the oldest participant, and I am grateful for that.

お天気にも恵まれ、コースも良かった。特にガイドのリュウさんが素晴らしく、中国語、英語、日本語、どれも流暢で博識。日本人は私1人でしたが3ヶ国、どれも同じ比率で一所懸命、説明してくれました。たぶん留学の大学院生かと思いますがが、参加者最長老らしい私に、色々気遣い頂き、感謝です。

The weather was unavoidable, but descending the stairs in the heavy rain at Takachiho was tough. The guide prioritized Chinese, followed by English, and even though there were four Japanese guests, the information provided to us felt minimal, making us feel somewhat neglected in terms of service. The guide from the previous day provided explanations in three languages, and all were delivered with the same level of detail and care, even though there was only one Japanese person.

天候はいたしかたありませんが、土砂降りのなか高千穂で、ひたすら下り階段は辛かったです。ガイドも中国語が優先で次に英語、日本人客も4人はいたのに案内は最後に少しで、サービスとしては粗末に扱われた感じ。前日のガイドさんは3ヶ国語で、どちらも同じ比率できっちりと丁寧な説明でした。日本人は1人でしたが。

Since it was my first time in Osaka, I was able to get a sense of distance and location by visiting the main tourist spots by bus. The guide's explanations were also very helpful.

はじめての大阪だったので、まずはバスでの主要な観光地をめぐることで距離感と位置をつかむことができました。ガイドさんの説明もためになります。

As of April 29, 2025, I visited the newly opened café "Kachōfūgetsu." It was enjoyable to hear about the local information along the way from Kanazawa.

2025年4月29日時点で今年開店したばかりの喫茶店「花鳥風月」があり早速行きました。
金沢からの道中で道すがらの土地情報を聞けて楽しかった

It rained all day and the roads were congested, but it was incredibly fun! I can't express it any better than that! Thank you to the driver and the bus guide. This was my first time in Okinawa, but when I come back, I want to take the same tour route again!

終日雨でしかも道路は渋滞どうなるかと思ったけどめちゃくちゃ楽しかったあああの一言に尽きます！
運転手さんもバスガイドさんもありがとうございました。はじめて沖縄に来たけどまた来た時は同じルートでツアー来たいです！

Since we didn't have a car, we signed up for a tour! It was so much fun to visit places we couldn't have gone to on our own!

車がなかったのでツアーを申し込みました！自分たちじゃあいけない場所にも行けたのですごい楽しかったです！

When my friend went last week, they could only see half of Mount Fuji, but they were lucky with the weather and got to see the beautiful clear Mount Fuji. The houtou udon for lunch was also delicious.

友人が先週行った時は、富士山が半分だけしか見えませんでしたが、お天気に恵まれて、晴天の綺麗な富士山がみれました。
お昼のほうとううどんも美味しかったです。

We experienced this with our 5-year-old and 8-year-old. I was worried about seasickness on the high-speed boat, but they guided us to sit at the front where it was less bumpy, which made me feel at ease. The weather was great, and the mangroves at high tide were incredibly beautiful. I heard that you can see a lot of marine life at low tide, so I would like to visit again during that time.

Since it was our first free plan on Taketomi Island, I was concerned about getting around by bus and on foot, but we were able to visit Kaiji Beach, Kondoi Beach, Nishizaki Pier, and the Island we wanted to see. Our free plan started after 2 PM, and we had to return from Taketomi Port to Ishigaki Port by 5 PM, so our stay was short, and I wished we could have explored a bit more leisurely.

The meals were sufficient for our 5-year-old when shared. The water buffalo carts moved at different speeds, so we were guided to different carts for the ride to and from, which the kids really enjoyed, and it was great to take photos together.

5歳、8歳の子連れで体験しました。高速船の酔いが心配でしたが、前方が揺れると案内していただき、安心して乗ることが出来ました。
天候も良く、満潮時のマングローブは凄く綺麗でした。干潮時は生物等も良く見えるそうなので、干潮時もいつか行ってみたいと思います。竹富島では初のフリープランだったので、バスと徒歩で心配でしたが、行きたかったカイジ浜、コンドイ、西桟橋、Islandに行けました。14時過ぎ〜のフリープランで17時には竹富港から石垣港に戻らなければならなかったので、滞在時間が短く、もう少しゆっくりまわりたかったです。
食事は5歳児には取り分けで十分でした。水牛車は水牛車によって速度が違う為、行きと帰りと別の水牛車を案内してくれて、子供もとても楽しんでいて、写真も一緒に撮れて良かったです。

Since the weather forecast predicted rain, I checked in advance whether the open bus roof would close, and was told to assume that it would most likely remain open. So, I participated fully prepared with a raincoat and a plastic bag for my belongings. However, at the meeting point lounge, I was informed that due to the rain from the previous day, they planned to operate with the roof closed. The roof was indeed closed, but I was able to enjoy the cherry blossoms from the windows. Since it was a simple roof, there were occasional drips from the joints, but it wasn't bothersome. Other buses from different companies passed by with their roofs open, but it seemed that the passengers on those buses couldn't face forward due to the strong rain and wind. I enjoyed the cherry blossoms, and it was also fun to see the scenery from a different height on the highway than usual. I would like to ride again during cherry blossom season next year.

天気予報が雨だったので、オープンバスの屋根が閉まるかどうか事前に確認したら十中八九屋根は閉まらないと思って下さいと言われたので、レインコートとバッグを入れるビニール袋など完全防備で参加しました。
ですが、集合場所のラウンジで前日からの雨で屋根を閉めて運行する予定とのご案内。屋根は閉まっていますが、窓から桜が十分楽しめました。簡易屋根なので、時折金具の継ぎ目から雫が垂れて多少濡れましたが、気にならない程度です。すれ違った他社のバスは屋根が空いたままで運行していましたが、雨風が強く乗車されている方は前を向いていられないようでした。
桜も楽しめましたが、高速道路が普段とは違う高さからの景色を見れて楽しかったです。また来年も桜の季節に乗車したいと思います。

The information provided during the bus ride was easy to understand, and the singing was great! Most importantly, when I reported that I had forgotten something at Manzamo during the first tour and needed to change where I would get off, the staff kindly said, "The bus does leave from there, but isn't it difficult? If it's just 5 or 10 minutes, we can stop by?" They also guided all the participants politely, allowing me to retrieve my forgotten item and safely return to the hotel. I was really glad to have such a kind crew member.

バスの中で案内してくれる内容も分かりやすいし、歌も上手でした！！何より私が最初のツアーの万座毛で忘れ物をしてしまって降りるところを変更すると言うことを報告した際に「そこからバスは出てるけど大変じゃない？5分10分だったら寄るよ？」と言ってくださり参加者の皆様にも丁寧に案内していただき忘れ物をとって無事ホテルに帰ることができました。本当に優しい搭乗員さんでよかったです。

It was a hot day, but traveling in the cool bus was stress-free and so comfortable. I was also informed about the highlights, making for a fulfilling sightseeing experience! Thank you for your help! ✨

暑い日でしたが涼しいバスでの移動はストレスなく楽ちんそのもの。見どころなども教えてもらい充実した観光になりました！お世話になりました✨

I was able to use it with peace of mind without any troubles. Thank you very much. I would like to use it again next time.

特にトラブルもなく、安心して利用できました。ありがとうございました。また、次回も利用したいと思います。。

This was my first time visiting Takayama and Shirakawa-go. It was a one-day course departing from and returning to Nagoya. The tour guide and the bus driver were wonderful, making the journey comfortable both ways. Just before arrival, the tour guide wrote notes on a map and explained it to each group. The driver was always smiling and had a great vibe.

As for the sightseeing spots, I can say they are "a must-visit at least once in your life." Especially in Shirakawa-go, I recommend the "interior tours" at several houses. I visited Meizenji, and it was incredibly fascinating to see the depth of history and culture!

初『高山・白川郷』でした。名古屋発着の１日コース。
添乗員さん＋バスの運転手さんがすばらしくて、行き帰りの行程も快適でした。
到着直前に、添乗員さんが地図に手書きの書き込みをつけて、一組ずつ説明して渡してくれます。運転手さんもいつも笑顔でいい感じの方。
観光地については、『人生で一度は訪れるべき』っていう感想です。特に白川郷では、数軒ある『内部見学』がオススメです。私は『明善寺』でしたが、奥深さがいろいろと見えてめちゃくちゃ興味深かったです❗️

The water buffalo was cute. It was very nice to leisurely cross over to Yufu Island, and the songs and sanshin that started along the way were wonderful. It was a relaxing and healing time.

水牛かわいかった。ゆったりと由布島に渡り途中で始まる歌と三線がとても良かったです。ゆったりと癒される時間

A bit difficult to access from Kyoto City, Amanohashidate and Ine. This time, I participated in a tour along with foreign visitors. We were the only Japanese. The guide mainly spoke English, but came to our seats to explain necessary information in Japanese.

The weather was nice that day, and we were able to enjoy the scenery of Amanohashidate and the quiet streets of Ine. In Amanohashidate, we had about two and a half hours of free time, and after a 20-minute cruise in Ine, we had about 30 minutes to explore freely.

While strolling in Amanohashidate, I went out to the beach and was healed by the beautiful and calm sea. Despite most participants being foreign, everyone gathered on time, making the experience very smooth.

京都市内からはちょっとアクセスしにくい天橋立と伊根。
今回、外国の方に混じってツアーに参加しました。日本人は私達のみ。ガイドさんは英語メインでしたが、必要なことは私達の座席まで来てくれ、日本語で説明してくれました。
当日は天気もよく、天橋立の景色や伊根の静かな街並みを楽しむことができました。
天橋立では2時間半ほどのフリータイム、伊根は20分程度のクルーズの後、30分ほど自由に散策という感じでした。
天橋立では散策しながら海水浴場へ出て、キレイで穏やかな海に癒されました。
外国の方がほとんどにもかかわらず、皆さん時間を守って集合していて、非常にスムーズでした。