All Reviews for Bus Tours

I couldn't rent a car due to my age, but I applied for this tour because I wanted to go to the Shikotsuko Ice Festival. Since it was the first day of the festival, we got stuck in traffic near Shikotsuko, but it was really great.

レンタカーが借りれない年齢ですが支笏湖氷濤祭りに行きたくてこのツアーを応募しました
氷濤祭り初日のため支笏湖近くになると渋滞にハマってしまいましたがすごく良かったです

I wasn't confident about driving in Sapporo during winter, and taking public transportation seemed challenging, so I decided to sign up for a bus tour. The meeting point was close to Sapporo Station and easy to find.

As for the Ice Festival, it was wonderful. I was able to enjoy both the twilight before sunset and the illumination afterwards. Since it was a holiday on the first day of the festival, it was extremely crowded, and it took a while to get into the parking lot, with long lines inside the venue as well, but I had a great time!

I also recommend that if you have extra time, you can return to the bus early.

冬の札幌で車を運転する自信もなく、かといって公共交通機関で行くのも大変そうなので、バスツアーに申し込んでみました。
待ち合わせ場所は札幌駅から近く、分かりやすかったです。
肝心の氷濤まつりですが、素晴らしいかったです。
陽が沈み切る前の夕暮れ時について、ライトアップ前と後の両方を楽しめました。
氷濤まつり初日の休日だった為か大混雑で、駐車場に入るのに時間がかかったり、会場内でも行列が出来ていたりで時間が足りないくらいでしたが、十分に楽しめました！
時間が余った時は、早めにバスに戻る事も可能との事でおすすめです。

This is a day trip bus tour departing from Hakata Station. The bus ride takes about two hours each way. However, even with the travel time, the mystical scenery and solemn shrines are worth seeing. There seem to be several locations that are said to be "the place of the Amano Iwato," and Amano Iwato Shrine is one of them. It is said that members of the imperial family also visit, so I was grateful to pay my respects there.

博多駅発着の日帰りバスツアーです
行き返りのバス移動は片道2時間程度要します
しかし時間を費やしても神秘的な景観と厳かな神社は一見の価値あり
「ここが天岩戸である」とする場所や関連する場所が何箇所か存在するようですが
天岩戸神社もそのひとつ、皇族もお参りされているそうなので有難く参拝しました

This was primarily a bus tour in Chinese. Aside from us and another group of Japanese tourists, most of the participants were from Chinese-speaking regions, but it was not a problem. Our guide, Mr. Zhang, provided explanations in Japanese very politely.

One particularly impressive site was the Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine, which is said to have a landscape like an "entrance to another world." After passing through the shrine and climbing further up the slope, we enjoyed a solemn view at a wind hole.

When I visited before, I had to give up on Aso Nakadake because it was off-limits, but this time we were able to visit it somehow. It was lucky that we boarded the bus just before it was closed due to volcanic gas.

ほぼ中国語メインのバスツアーです
我々ともう一組の日本人以外はほとんど中華圏の観光客でしたが問題ありません
ガイドの張さんも丁寧に日本語で説明してくれました
特に印象的だったのは上色見熊野座神社、「異世界への入口」のような風景で話題らしいです
神殿を抜け、さらに坂を登ると風穴があって厳かな景色が楽しめました
以前行ったときは立ち入り禁止で断念した阿蘇中岳も、なんとか見学できました
バスに乗り込むと、火山ガスのため閉鎖されたのでラッキーでした

I had a great time even with the afternoon flight. Since the cycling is available for a full day rental, I think it's necessary to go in the morning. However, if that's not possible, you can still enjoy a lovely tour by walking around the island or participating in a cart tour.

お昼着の便でも十分楽しめました。
サイクリングは1日レンタルなので、午前から行く必要があるかと思いますが
そうでないなら、島内を徒歩で散歩・牛車ツアー参加ができるので
十分楽しめる素敵なツアーだと思います。

The ice sculptures were very beautiful and enjoyable! In addition to the stunning ice sculptures, there were observation decks to climb, a corner where you could roast marshmallows inside the ice structures, and a corner that resembled an ice café. I thought it was a unique experience that can only be had during this season. I was worried about the cold, but I didn't feel it too much, perhaps because I was dressed warmly. It might also have been thanks to the lack of wind. However, it was disappointing that there were too many people on the first Saturday of the event, so I couldn't fully enjoy it. There were long lines, and due to the scheduled meeting times, there were some monuments we couldn't enter. For those who want to see everything thoroughly, I think there wasn't enough time. Because it was crowded, there was a waiting time while the guide arranged the tickets, and I felt that time was wasted.

氷像がとても綺麗で楽しめました！綺麗な氷像の他、登って楽しめる展望台や、氷の建造物の中でマシュマロを焼けるコーナーや氷のカフェのようなコーナーもあり、この季節にしかできないユニークな体験だと思いました。心配していた寒さも着込んでいたせいか然程感じませんでした。風があんまりなかったおかげかもしれません。ただ、開催初日の土曜日ということで人が多すぎてじっくり楽しめなかったのが残念です。長蛇の列ができており、集合時間の関係で中に入れないモニュメントもありました。全てをしっかり見て回りたい人にとっては時間が足りないと思います。混雑していたせいでガイドさんがチケットを手配する間に待ち時間が発生していたのでその時間がもったいなかったなと感じました。

It was forecasted to be cloudy with rain, but somehow it held up. I was the only Japanese person, but I was guided well and had a meaningful day.

曇りのち雨予報でしたが、なんとかもちました。日本人は、私だけでしたが上手にガイドされており有意義な日を過ごしました。

I participated in a tour during the Spring Festival. There were probably only four Japanese people, and the rest were likely all Chinese. The tour guide was also a Chinese person who had been in Japan for two years. Anyway, the group was not punctual at all; we started late, and my concerns about the rest of the trip were confirmed as delays continued. A 10-minute delay was the norm. The only time we were on schedule was for the last restroom break at the service area. I felt sorry for the tour guide, who was anxious every time. Thank you for your hard work, especially when you hurried and stumbled!

春節真っ只中のツアーに参加しました。たぶん日本人は4人だけ。あとは、たぶん全員中国人。添乗員さんも来日二年目の中国の方。とにかく時間を守らない人達、先ず出発が遅れ、この先を案じるも期待を裏切らない遅れぶり。10分なんて当たり前。最後のSAのトイレ休憩が唯一時間通り。気の毒なのは添乗員さん毎回毎回気を揉んでました。慌てて転んだりほんとご苦労様でした！

It was amazing. It was my first experience with a bus tour, but the driver's skills made for a comfortable ride. The tour guide's talk was witty and engaging, and after learning some interesting facts, the sightseeing became even more enjoyable. The weather was also on our side, making it a perfect memory. Thank you very much.

最高でした。バスツアー初体験でしたが、バスの運転手さんの運転が上手で、快適でした。添乗員さんのトークも軽妙で、メリハリがあり、「なるほど！」な知識を教えてもらってから見学すると、深みが増して楽しめました。お天気も味方してくれて、最高の思い出になりました。ありがとうございました。

The Ocean Expo Park was especially wonderful! The Tropical Tropical Center had many large greenhouses filled with tropical plants! I didn't go into the aquarium, but I was able to see the sea turtle pool and manatees outside. At Manza Beach, the wind was strong, and my sunglasses even flew away, but it was very beautiful. The American Village had authentic tacos that were great. I was able to see a lot in one day, and it wasn't too hectic, so I was very satisfied.

海洋博公園は特に素晴らしかった！熱帯トロピカルセンターもいくつもの大きな温室にトロピカルな植物がたくさん！！水族館には入りませんでしたが外の海亀のプールやマナティーも見ることができました。万座毛では風が強く、サングラスも飛ばされてしまいましたがとても美しい。アメリカンビレッジでは本格的なタコスが良かった。
1日でたくさんみて回ることができ、忙しなくもなく、とても満足でした。

I never knew there were so many mystical places in Okinawa. With only half a day left, I found a tour that offered new discoveries in Okinawa. The tour of the Gangala Valley, in particular, was enjoyable, with a knowledgeable young lady explaining everything in a fun way, much like a Disney tour. Entering the cave with a lamp was also adventurous.

沖縄にこんな神秘的なところがいくつもあるとは、、
半日しか残されていなかったので見つけたツアーでは沖縄新発見
特にガンガラーの谷ツアーでは知識の詰まった若いお姉さんがディズニーツアーのように楽しく説明してくれました。ランプを持ってCAVEに入っていくのもadventurousでした。

When we arrived at the Okurayama Jump Stadium, the sky was blue, but the bus guide said, "This weather means it will snow later," and I thought, "No way..." But at Shiroi Koibito Park, it was snowing!!! I really enjoyed it! I want to go again.

大倉山ジャンプ場についた時は青空だったのですが、バスガイドさんが「この天気は後々、雪が降ります」と仰られて「まさか…」と思っていましたら、白い恋人パークでは雪が！！！
とても堪能出来ました！また、行きたいと思っています。

I think it's possible to go by rental car or other means, but in winter, the conditions in the mountains can be uncertain, so I decided to go with a tour, and I'm glad I did. Additionally, thanks to the guide, I was satisfied with the photo spots and how to enjoy the surroundings. For lunch, we were able to eat smoothly at a place that would usually be crowded because it was part of the tour. Overall, I am very satisfied!

レンタカーなどの手段で行くことも可能かと思いますが、冬ですと山の方の状況がわからないこともありますのでその点でまずツアーに決めようと思いましたしよかったと思いました。加えてガイドさんのおかげで写真スポット、周りかたを教えてもらえて満足でした。昼食も通常であれば混むところをツアーですのでスムーズにいただくことができました。総合してとても満足です！

I attended a completely reservation-only light-up event. The observation deck tickets were only available through accommodation or bus tours, and they were as difficult to obtain as tickets for the Takayama route or Southern route, while the Kanazawa route was relatively easier to get. That said, they sold out quickly.
The scenery was impeccable. It was a clear day, and I could see many stars. There were quite a few inbound tourists, but the crowd level was manageable for proper sightseeing.

完全予約制のライトアップイベントに行きました。展望台チケットは宿泊するかバスツアーしか無く、高山ルートとか、サザンのチケット並みの取りにくさ、金沢ルートは比較的取りやすかったです。と言っても分で売り切れます。
景観は文句なし。快晴で星が沢山みえました。インバウンドの方々も多かったけど、適切に観光できるレベルの混みようでした。

It was great that there was no wasted time, and it wasn't a hard schedule either, so I was able to enjoy myself. The river journey in Iriomote Island was a bit disappointing because the water wasn't clear, but it still became a good memory.

無駄な時間がなく、かと言って、ハードなスケジュールでもなく、
楽しめたのは良かったです。
西表島の川旅は、水が綺麗でなく、少しガッカリ
それも含めて良い想い出になりました。

I was able to feel the wind and enjoy a very powerful and beautiful view from a different height than usual. I would love to ride again.

風を感じられて
普段とは違う視界の高さで
とても迫力もあり
とても綺麗な景色を楽しめました
また乗りたいなと思います

It was my first time participating in a tour alone, but perhaps because it was the day after the Ishigaki Marathon, there were many solo participants, and I had a great time. I was glad to be able to efficiently visit tourist spots that I wouldn't have been able to reach without renting a car.

初めての一人参加のツアーでしたが、石垣マラソンの翌日のためか一人参加のかたも多く楽しめました。レンタカーを借りないのでなかなか行けない観光地に効率的に行けて良かったです。

I stayed at a hotel in Manza without a rental car, so I was looking for tours that depart from Manza and found one. There are many tours departing from Naha City, but there were hardly any tours that could pick us up in Manza to go to Kouri Island, so I was glad to participate. I was satisfied with the efficient sightseeing in places that are not accessible by public bus. The weather was nice, and the beach on Kouri Island was very beautiful and impressive.

レンタカーの予約なしで万座のホテルに宿泊したため、万座から出発できるツアーを探していてヒットしました。
那覇市からの出発ツアーはたくさんあるのですが、万座でピックアップしてもらえる古宇利島に行けるツアーはほとんどなかったので参加できて助かりました。
路線バスでいけない場所に効率よく観光ができて満足です。天気が良かったので古宇利島のビーチが大変美しく印象的でした。

It was good that they spoke mostly in Chinese on the bus, but I couldn't understand anything... It was a difficult time for Japanese tourists.

中国語が約9割以上で、バスの中で喋ってくれるのは良いがまったく分からなかった‥日本人観光客には、今は難しい日時だった。

I was able to visit Kouri Island and Pineapple Park, which I hadn't been to yet during my tour of the main island. I couldn't help but think about why pineapples are so cute while taking photos, and the staff who helped us were cheerful, which really lifted my spirits! I also got to enjoy a lot of delicious food from Okinawa, and I finally made it to Kouri Island. The guide was very kind and shared many stories about Okinawa's legends and history, and they were great at singing too! The weather was wonderful, making it a fun tour.

本島巡りで、まだ行けていなかった古宇利島、パイナップルパークにも行けました。
パイナップルって、なんで可愛いんだろう、、って思いながら、写真撮って貰う時のスタッフさんも明るくて、ついついテンション上がりました！
沖縄の美味しいものも沢山食べたり、念願の古宇利島へも行けて、ガイドさんも親切に沢山いろんな沖縄の伝説や歴史について話してくださり、歌も上手でした！
天気にも恵まれて楽しいツアーでした。

Amanohashidate and Ine were wonderful places worth visiting at least once. However, the tour itself was the worst.

First, the sightseeing boat in Ine could only be booked at 12:00 or 16:00, so the order of Amanohashidate and Ine was suddenly switched. At this point, it was already questionable, but then the driver made a wrong turn, causing a nearly 20-minute delay, and we ultimately missed the 12:00 boat, changing to the 16:00 boat instead. We toured Amanohashidate as originally planned. At this point, the guide was expressing dissatisfaction with the driver in Chinese and venting to the Chinese tourists after arriving at Amanohashidate. The guide probably wanted to say that it wasn't their fault, but from the customer's perspective, the guide and driver are on the same team. By the way, the driver did not apologize for the delay at all.

We headed from Amanohashidate to Ine, but this time the guide and driver started arguing again about whether we could reach the funaya by bus. The guide used the bus microphone to express dissatisfaction with the driver in Chinese again, leaving non-Chinese speakers completely out of the loop. Also, although we were supposed to gather at the parking lot at 15:45, the bus was nowhere to be found. While the parking spaces were full, it seemed there was a lack of communication between the guide and driver, and we were left wandering around not knowing where to board.

After disembarking from the sightseeing boat, we stopped by the tourist information center to pick up those who hadn't taken the boat, but there was no explanation about this at all. In the end, we arrived at Kyoto Station an hour late, but despite the obvious human error causing the delay, there was no proper apology.

Additionally, with 48 participants, the bus was so cramped that it couldn't accommodate everyone without using extra seats, leading to arguments among tourists over seating. Couldn't they have capped the tour at a smaller number or arranged for two buses?

This tour began with an unthinkable mistake for a professional, where the sightseeing bus driver made a wrong turn, followed by a clear lack of communication between the guide and driver, and the guide's lack of professionalism in airing internal issues to the customers. I was exhausted from being caught up in things I never wanted to see as a customer. I never want to experience a tour like this again.

天橋立と伊根は素晴らしいところだった。一度は足を運ぶ価値のある場所である。ただし、このツアー自体は最悪だった。

まず、伊根の遊覧船が12時か4時しか取れないということで、急遽天橋立と伊根の順番が入れ替わった。この時点で⁇だったが、さらに運転手が道を間違え20分近いロスがあり、結局12時の船に間に合わず伊根の遊覧船は4時に変更、当初の予定通り天橋立を観光した。この時点でガイドは中国語で運転手への不満を、天橋立に到着後、中国人ツアー客にぶちまけていた。ガイドとすれば、自分は悪くないと言いたかったのだろうが、客からすれば、ガイドと運転手は同じ側の人間である。ちなみに、運転手からも最終的に遅れたことへの謝罪は何もなかった。

天橋立から伊根へと向かったが、今度はバスで舟屋に行けるか否かで再びガイドと運転手が揉め出した。ガイドはバスのマイクを使って中国語で運転手への不満を再びぶちまけるが、中国語の話者以外は完全に置き去りだった。また、3時45分に駐車場で集合のはずなのにバスがいない。駐車スペースが満車だったこともあるが、ガイドと運転手の間で連絡ができていないのか、駐車場以外のどこで乗るかもわからず右往左往させられた。

遊覧船を下船後も、観光案内所に遊覧船に乗らなかった人をピックアップするために立ち寄ったが、そうした説明は全くなかった。結局、京都駅に１時間遅れで到着したが、明らかな人為的ミスによる遅延にも関わらず、これといった謝罪もなかった。

さらに、参加者が48人と多く、バスは補助席を出さなければ参加者全員を収容できないありさまで、非常に窮屈だった。おかげで、座席を巡るツアー客同士の口論までおきた。より少ない人数でツアーを締め切る、あるいはバスを２台用意するなどできなかったのか。

このツアーでは、観光バスの運転手が道を間違えるという、プロとして考えられないミスに始まり、明らかなガイドと運転手の意思疎通の不足が原因の二転三転、そして内輪の事情を客にぶちまけるガイドのプロ意識の欠如など、あってはならないもの、客として見たくないものに振り回されて疲労困憊だった。こういうツアーは二度と経験したくない。

It was supposed to rain, but surprisingly, the clouds held off. Although it was slower than walking, I applaud the water buffalo for their effort. I encountered a kingfisher in the mangroves, which made for a very enjoyable time. Finally, we visited Taketomi Island. It was full of old-fashioned charm, and I was able to savor the good old days. I would love to come back again.

雨予報でしたが、なんと雲でもってくれました。時間的には、徒歩より遅いですが、水牛のがんばりに、拍手👏。マングローブでは、カワセミに遭遇。ととても楽しい時間でした。最後は、竹富島。昔の雰囲気がいっぱいで、古き良き時代を満喫できました。再度来たいと思います。

The weather was great, making it the perfect day. Our tour guide, Mr. Chou, was a wonderful guide who was very attentive. I've visited Kumamoto Castle and Mount Aso several times, and while they are easily accessible by car, I decided to join the tour for a more relaxed experience. It was my first time visiting the shrine, and it was a lovely place. Mr. Chou also shared the history of Kumamoto Castle, as well as highlights and local specialties from other sites. Although it was a mixed tour with international tourists, everything went smoothly, and I was able to end the day on a high note.

お天気も良くて、最高の1日となりました。
ツアーガイドのチョウさんは、とても気配りの出来る素敵なガイドさんでした。
何度も訪れている熊本城と阿蘇山
車でも簡単に行くことの出来る場所ですが、気楽に行ってみようと参加しました。
神社は、初めて行きましたが、とても良い場所でした。
チョウさんは、熊本城の歴史、他の各所の見所や名物、美味しい物の紹介もしてくださいました。
海外からの観光客との混載ツアーでしたが、
何の問題もなく、最高の1日を終えることが出来ました。

The weather was great! Takachiho Gorge was just as beautiful as the photos in the guidebook. The food was delicious. What I found concerning was the meeting place. There were many similar tours, mostly Chinese tourists speaking Chinese. There were also many flags for "EasyGo," so I couldn't tell which tour was which. I think the destination should be clearly stated.

天気にも恵まれ良かった！
高千穂峡はガイドブックに載っている写真そのままで素敵でした。
食事も美味しかった。
気になったのは…集合場所
似たようなツアー多数で、ほぼ中国人、中国語
『EasyGo』の旗も多数…どのツアーかわからなかった。行き先も明記すべきだと思う。

It's quite challenging to arrange everything on your own, but being able to leave it all to someone else is really helpful. I highly recommend this for those who want to visit various places and see different sights, even if it's a bit rushed! The transportation to and from the hotel and experience locations is very thorough! The bus driver on Iriomote Island was also very entertaining. I have difficulty walking and used a cane, but they were very considerate about the seating, and I was extremely satisfied.

個人で手配すると大変ですが全てお任せ出来るのがとても助かります。少し駆け足ですが色々な所を回りたい、見たい人には凄くおすすめです！ホテルまでの送迎や体験場所までの送迎もついて至れり尽くせりです！西表島のバスの運転手さんの話も面白かったです。足が悪く杖をついていましたが、座席なども気を使って頂いて大満足でした。

This was my second visit to Shirakawa-go, and the illuminated scenery was different from what I experienced during the day. The view from the observation deck was particularly exceptional.

The bus guide was also very articulate, making the journey enjoyable.

I would definitely like to participate again if the opportunity arises.

白川郷を訪れたたのは2回目でしたが
ライトアップでは日中訪れるのとまた異なる景色でした。
特に展望台から眺める景色は格別でした。

バスガイドのお姉さんもとても話し上手で道中楽しく過ごす事が出来ました。

また機会があれば是非参加したいと思います。

The weather was favorable,
the lunch was delicious,
there was just the right amount of snow left,
and I had plenty of time to stroll around.
I was more satisfied and enjoyed it more than I expected.
A perfect score of 100 points! 🏆

天候に恵まれ
昼食も美味しく
丁度いい塩梅の雪が残って
散策する時間も余裕あり
思って以上に満足で楽しめました。
100点満点優勝🏆

First of all, the bus driver who guided us around Iriomote Island was very good at explaining things, which was great. The water buffalo cart to Yufu Island was also nice because we could listen to live sanshin music. However, I felt that we had a bit too much free time on Yufu Island itself. After that, we had the Nakama River mangrove tour, but I think it would have been more enjoyable to reverse the order, shorten the time on Yufu Island, and extend the time on Taketomi Island.

先ず、西表島は島内移動バスの運転手さんのガイドは説明が上手く、良かったです。
由布島への水牛車も、三線生歌を聞けて良かったです。
ただ、由布島自体は少し時間を持て余す感じでした。
その後、仲間川マングローブツアーでしたが、順番は逆にして由布島も短くして、
竹富島の時間を長くした方が楽しめる気がしました。

The guide provided information in both Japanese and English, and we, as Japanese people, had a great time. The tour, which allowed us to visit efficiently, was truly helpful. Thank you for your assistance. The guide was kind and wonderful, and we felt safe with the driver as well.

ガイドさんは日本語と英語両方で案内してくれて日本人の私達もとても楽しかったです。
効率よく回れるツアーは本当助かります。
お世話になりありがとうございました
親切で素敵なガイドさんです。運転手の方も安心できました

It's a completely different world from the main island! Each island is totally different. Overall, it was a wonderful experience. I chose to explore Taketomi freely, but getting around was inconvenient. Next time, I would like to rent a bicycle.

とにかく本島とは別世界！
島ごとにぜんぜん違います。
とにかく素敵な体験ができました。
竹富はフリー散策にしたのですが、移動が不便でした。次回は、自転車を借りたいと思いました。