All Reviews for Bus Tours

This time, I wanted to travel to Okinawa without renting a car, so I booked a bus tour. The stay times at each location were somewhat long or short, making it difficult to spend time as I wished, but it was nice to not have to worry about traffic during the travel time.

今回はレンタカーを借りずに沖縄旅行に行きたくて、バスツアーを予約しました。
それぞれの場所での滞在時間が、微妙に長かったり、短かったりで、思うように時間を過ごすのが難しかったですが、移動時間は渋滞等を気にせずに過ごせたのは良かったです。

I visited Shirakawa-go and Takayama for the first time.

In Shirakawa-go, the traditional gassho-zukuri houses create a beautiful landscape, and I was moved by their harmony with nature. Under the blue sky, the thatched roofs and wooden buildings evoke a sense of history, and the quiet atmosphere soothes the soul. Additionally, the view of the entire village from the high ground is breathtaking, and I felt it was a place where one can enjoy the changing expressions of the seasons.

Later, in Takayama, the old town retains the charm of the Edo period and was bustling with many tourists. Walking along the streets lined with traditional buildings, I was able to enjoy local food and crafts, which added to the joy of my journey.

It was a wonderful trip where I could truly feel the harmony of nature and culture, and it was a valuable opportunity to reaffirm Japan's traditions and beauty.

白川郷と飛騨高山に初めて訪れました。

白川郷では伝統的な合掌造りの家々が美しい景観を作り出しており、自然と調和したその姿には感動しました。青空の下、茅葺き屋根と木造の建物が歴史を感じさせ、静かな雰囲気が心を和ませます。また、高台から眺めた村全体の風景は圧巻で、四季折々の表情を楽しめる場所だと感じました。

その後に訪れた飛騨高山では、古い町並みが江戸時代の風情を残しており、多くの観光客で賑わっていました。伝統的な建物が立ち並ぶ通りを歩きながら、地元の食べ物や工芸品を楽しむことができ、旅の楽しさがさらに増しました。

自然と文化の調和を肌で感じられる素晴らしい旅となり、日本の伝統と美しさを再認識する貴重な機会でした。

Today, I participated in a day trip to Shirakawa-go and Takayama. At the meeting point in front of the police box, the tour guide was speaking in Chinese, which made me a bit anxious about whether they would understand Japanese, but I was relieved to find that they communicated well in Japanese. There were more participants from overseas, but the announcements in Japanese were clear, which was reassuring. The weather was nice, and the autumn leaves had started to change, providing beautiful scenery. I enjoyed various foods like Takayama ramen, dumplings, and beef skewers. I was able to enjoy the beautiful views and indulge in some delicious food along the way.

今日白川郷＆髙山日帰りツアーに参加してきました。
交番前集合時添乗員さんが中国語で話されてたので
日本語通じなかったらどうしようと一瞬不安になりましたが、日本語もしっかり通じるので安心しました。
海外の方たちの方が参加者は多いですが日本語のアナウンスしっかりしてくれるので安心です。
天気もよく紅葉もはじまっており綺麗な景色がみらました。髙山ラ―メンやお団子、牛串など色々食べました。
綺麗な景色を見て、食べ歩きもできとても楽しめました。

I participated in the tour with my elderly mother. It was a grateful experience to visit places like Jigokudani and the Bear Ranch, which are difficult to access without a car. Most of the participants were of Chinese descent, with about five Japanese attendees. I also think there were some people from Korea and Singapore. It made me realize once again how popular Hokkaido is among foreign tourists.

The tour guide provided explanations about the sights during the bus ride, but since the guide was from the Chinese-speaking region, about 70% of the information was in Chinese. The guide could speak Chinese, English, and Japanese, but seemed to struggle the most with Japanese. In the morning, it took about 70 minutes to reach the first destination, and I felt like we listened to Chinese for about 50 minutes.

While there were explanations in English, there were many instances where no explanation was given in Japanese (such as recommendations for souvenirs and the nearest restrooms). I think it’s easy to forget things when speaking three languages. However, essential information, like the meeting time, was communicated clearly in Japanese without fail. The guide's personality was also pleasant.

However, due to the noticeably fewer explanations in Japanese, there were moments when my elderly mother’s satisfaction decreased. I conveyed that I would like more explanations in Japanese and provided support for her.

I think this tour might require a bit of follow-up for those traveling with elderly individuals who are accustomed to bus tours.

高齢の母とともに参加しました。
地獄谷や熊牧場など、車がないといけない場所を回れてありがたいツアーでした。
ツアー参加者は、中華系の方が半分以上で日本人は5人くらいでした。韓国の方やシンガポール系もいたと思います。
北海道が外国人観光客に人気なことを改めて感じました。

バスの中で添乗員さんが観光に関する説明をしてくれますが、添乗員さんが中華圏の方だからか、中国語が７割です。中国語、英語、日本語の3つの言語が話せる方ですが、日本語が一番苦手そうでした。
朝、バスに乗り込み最初の目的地に着くまで70分程度ありましたが50分間は中国語を聞いていた印象です。

英語で説明したけれど、日本語では説明しないことも多々ありました。(オススメのお土産や最寄りのトイレについてなど)
3ヶ国語話すので忘れてしまうのだろうと思います。
集合時間についてなど、絶対に必要なインフォメーションは、忘れることなく、きちんと日本語でお知らせいただけます。添乗員さんの人柄もよいです。
ただ、日本語での説明が明らかに少ないため、高齢な母の満足度が下がる場面があり、日本語でも説明して欲しいことを伝えて、サポートするようにしました。

バスツアーに慣れている高齢者とともに旅をする方は、少しフォローが必要なツアーかなと思います。

I had a fulfilling day visiting two tourist spots! On the day I participated, we went to Shirakawa-go first, so the itinerary might change depending on the weather. The two locations only allowed for two hours of free time each, which went by in a flash, so I think it's best to plan ahead for what you want to see. However, I was able to enjoy a fun time feeling the nature away from daily life♪ There were many participants who were not Japanese, but I didn't feel any particular inconvenience! The tour guide was very kind and explained everything individually using a map.

観光地2ヶ所を巡れて充実した1日となりました！私の参加した日は白川郷に先に行ったので、天候等で行程が変わることがあるのかもです。2ヶ所とも2時間の自由行動はあっという間なので、行きたいところは前もって考えておいた方が良いと思います。ですが、日常から離れた自然を感じることができ楽しい時間を過ごせました♪日本人以外の方も多く参加していましたが特に不便は感じなかったです！添乗員さんが個別に地図で説明してくださりとても親切でした。

It was a joint bus tour with Chinese participants, where the Chinese group traveled by large bus and the Japanese group used a microbus to visit various sightseeing spots. The places we got off to explore were sunny and offered great views. Along the way, we enjoyed the scenery of the autumn leaves from the bus. At Lake Toya, we had 90 minutes of free time, during which we enjoyed lunch, foot baths, and a visit to the Lake Toya Summit Memorial Museum. We added an optional visit to the Bear Ranch, and there were about 30 to 40 bears, which was more enjoyable than I expected, so I think it's worth adding. At Hell Valley, we experienced a traffic jam that delayed parking, and part of the highway to Mitsui Outlet Park Sapporo Kitahiroshima was closed, which extended our travel time. We arrived at Mitsui Outlet Park after 5 PM, and instead of the planned 90 minutes, we only had 45 minutes of free time. It was raining when we arrived, but since the outlet is fully indoors, it was a facility we could enjoy without an umbrella. Overall, it was a great tour that allowed us to efficiently visit places that would be difficult to cover in a day on our own.

中国人と合同のバスツアーでしたが、中国人は大型バス、日本人はマイクロバスで移動して、各見学地を回りました。下車して見学するところは晴れていて、景色が良かったです。途中、車内からは紅葉の景色を楽しむことができました。洞爺湖では９０分の自由時間があり、昼食、足湯、北海道洞爺湖サミット記念館の見学を楽しました。クマ牧場をオプションで付けましたが、クマは３０匹から４０匹くらいはいて、思っていたより楽しめたので付けた方がいいと思います。地獄谷では渋滞で車を駐車するのに時間がかかり、三井アウトレットパーク札幌北広島に行く高速道路の一部区間が封鎖されていて、移動時間がかかりました。三井アウトレットパークに到着したのは１７時過ぎで、９０分のところ４５分の自由時間でした。到着したとき雨でしたが、完全室内型のアウトレットなので、傘なしで楽しめる施設でした。自力では１日では回れないところを効率良く巡れるツアーで良かったです。

I was able to get a bus ticket to Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO World Heritage site, through advance reservation, which meant I didn't have to stand in line on the day and it was inexpensive! Additionally, it came with an entrance ticket to the Gassho-zukuri Minkaen (the traditional farmhouses), and I definitely want to use it again when I visit Shirakawa-go next time!

世界遺産の白川郷まで行くためのバスチケットが、事前予約で当日列に並ばない＆安く手に入りました！
また民家園の入園券も一緒に付いており、再度白川郷に行くときには絶対に使いたいと思いました！

There were more inbound tourists than Japanese visitors. The guide was also Chinese, but very kind. The driver was polite and drove safely. Since it was during a three-day weekend, the plan was changed to go to Shirakawa-go first and then Takayama. Unlike traveling by car, we didn't have to wait in line for parking, and we enjoyed two hours of free time at each location. It's perfect for food walking, but if you want to sit down and eat somewhere, you'll find that most places have lines, which can make for a tight schedule. I think it would be efficient to check the places you want to visit in advance. It was my first time in Shirakawa-go, and the faint autumn leaves were starting to appear. Even as a Japanese person, I was moved by the beauty of this World Heritage site! I highly recommend it.

インバウンドの方が多く、日本人の方が少ないくらいでした。
ガイドの方も中国人の方でしたがとても親切でした。
運転手さんも丁寧な対応で、安全運転でした。
３連休中ということで、混むので先に白川郷に行き、次に高山に行くプランに変更になりましたが、マイカーと違い駐車場で並ぶこともなく、それぞれ2時間の自由時間を楽しみました。
食べ歩きにはちょうど良いですが、どこかお店に入ってごはんを食べようとするとどこも並んでいたため、なかなかタイトなスケジュールになると思います。行きたいお店をあらかじめチェックしておくと効率よく回れると思います。
はじめての白川郷でしたが、うっすら紅葉も始まっていて、日本人でも美しい世界遺産に感動しました！おすすめです。

We participated on the second day of a three-day weekend with our family of four. Our guide was Chinese, but perhaps because there were many Japanese participants, he provided guidance in very fluent Japanese.

The weather was clear, and we had to adjust our schedule due to traffic at various destinations. In Dazaifu, we prayed for our son's success, and in Yufuin, we enjoyed food sampling, hot springs, and local beer in a rush. At the final Kamado Jigoku Onsen, the local staff put on a lively demonstration where smoke was blown out, which was a hit with the Chinese and Korean guests. At the end, they lent us towels for the foot bath.

On the way back, we got caught in traffic on the highway, and our arrival was delayed by just over an hour. However, thank you to our guide and driver for an unexpectedly enjoyable day.

家族4人で3連休の2日目に参加。中国人のガイドさんでしたが、日本人が多かったからか、とても上手な日本語での案内でした。
天気が快晴で行く先々渋滞で時間を調整しながらでしたが、大宰府では息子の合格祈願、湯布院では食べ歩きや温泉、地ビールと駆け足で堪能。最後のかまど地獄温泉では中国人や韓国人の向けに現地スタッフさんが吹くと煙がでる実演で大盛り上がり、最後の足湯ではタオルを貸してくれました。
帰りも高速で渋滞にはまり、1時間ちょっと到着時間が遅くなりましたが、ガイドさん運転手さん、予想以上に楽しい1日をありがとうございました。

It was a three-day weekend, so there were a lot of people! Also, the highway was congested, which made travel time longer. There weren't many restroom breaks, so I thought it might be tough for the elderly. Additionally, there were many people from China.

三連休だったので、とりあえず人がいっぱいでした！そして、高速が渋滞で移動に時間がかかってました。
トイレ休憩が少なかったので、お年寄りは大変なのではないかと。
あと、中国の方が多かったです。

The scenery in Shirakawa-go was amazing! The gassho-zukuri buildings are famous, and in some of the houses, you can actually go inside and catch a glimpse of life back then. This village is also known for its silk, and at the Wada House, tools for harvesting cocoons were on display. The village has plenty of gourmet options, and the beef nigiri sushi was particularly delicious. I highly recommend trying it! I didn't have enough time to explore everything. I would love to walk for more than two hours :) The guide who accompanied us on this bus tour was very kind and surprised us by speaking Japanese, English, and Chinese fluently. The staff, including the driver, were friendly and attentive, which made me happy.

I definitely recommend everyone visit Shirakawa-go and see it for themselves!

白川郷の景色は最高でした！合掌造りの建物が有名ですが、一部の家屋には実際に中に入ることもでき、当時の生活を垣間見ることができました。 この村は絹も有名で、和田家住宅では繭を採取するための道具が展示されていました。村はグルメも豊富で、特に牛肉のにぎり寿司がとても美味しかったです。ぜひ一度食べてみることをオススメします！ すべてを探索するには時間が足りませんでした。2時間以上歩きたいです:)　今回のバスツアーに同行してくださったガイドさんは、とても親切で、日本語、英語、中国語の3ヶ国語を自由に話しており驚きました。ドライバーさんも含めスタッフの皆さんはフレンドリーでよく気配りしていただき嬉しかったです。
ぜひ皆さんも白川郷を訪れ、自分の目で見てみることをお勧めします。


ロシア語で:
В Сиракава-го нам больше всего понравились пейзажи. Это старинная деревня окружённая горами, далеко не везде можно увидеть такое вживую. Более того в некоторые дома можно зайти и посмотреть быт того времени. Также деревня была знаменита своим шелком. Например, в доме Вада можно посмотреть на инструменты по сбору шелковых коконов. Еще нам очень понравились говяжьи онигири, префектура Гифу популярна этими онигири. Девушка-экскурсовод нам понравилась, она добрая и говорила на трех языках - японском, английском и китайском, что удобно для иностранцев Вообще персонал был приветливым и внимательным. Правда, времени чтобы осмотреть всё нам немного не хватило. Мы бы с удовольствием гуляли и больше двух часов:)
В общем всем советую посетить Сирокава-го и увидеть всё своими глазами!

In the morning, we took this route, and in the afternoon, we joined a different route. The weather was nice, so it was fantastic to tour the city on an open-deck bus. It was an hour that flew by while listening to the guide's enjoyable explanations about interesting districts. I highly recommend it.

午前中はこのルート、午後は別ルートで参加。天気が良かったので、オープンデッキバスで市内を回るのは最高でした。興味深い地区をガイドさんの楽しい説明を聞きながら、あっという間の1時間でした。お勧めです。

I have been to Osaka several times, and traveling by bus made it easy to understand the geography. The guide's explanations were very enjoyable, the weather was great, and it was the best experience. In the morning, we also took a different route.

何度か大阪に行っていますが、バスで回ることで地理的にも分かりやすかったです。ガイドさんの説明もとても楽しく、天気も良くて、最高でした。午前中も違うルートで回ってきました。

It was almost an inbound tour, and I was surprised right from the start with two large buses. The inside of the bus was quiet, and the seats were clean, spacious, and comfortable.

Since the guide spoke both English and Chinese, it would be beneficial for participants to have some level of understanding in either language (especially for hearing the meeting place and time).

It was the peak season for autumn leaves, but since it was a weekday, the movement was smooth, and I was able to enjoy the entire itinerary without any issues.

Lake Chuzenji and Kegon Falls are about a 10-minute walk apart, and we had a longer stay at Kegon Falls for lunch, but I was able to take a stroll to Lake Chuzenji during the free time. The hot spring was a sulfur spring, a cozy day-use onsen facing Lake Chuzenji. Towels were provided (included in the tour cost). Only two of us, including myself, participated in the hot spring, while the others explored Lake Chuzenji. By the way, those who didn’t enter the hot spring received castella instead.

Overall, it was a pleasant sightseeing experience, and I recommend this tour.

ほぼインバウンド向けツアーで、大型バス2台となり初っ端から驚きました。バス内は静かで、座席もきれいで広く快適でした。
英語と中国語のガイドなため、いずれかある程度ヒアリングできる方がよいと思います（特に集合場所と時間の聞き取り必須）。

紅葉のハイピークでしたが、平日なため移動もスムーズで、全工程を問題なく楽しめました。
中禅寺湖と華厳滝は歩いて10分ほどの距離で、華厳滝でランチのため長めの滞在でしたが、空き時間に中禅寺湖まで散策できました。
温泉は硫黄泉、こじんまりとした中禅寺湖に面した日帰り温泉です。手拭い貸し出しがありました（ツアー 費用の内数）。温泉参加は私含めて2名のみで、他の皆さんは中禅寺湖散策していました。ちなみに温泉入らない方たちは、かわりにカステラをもらっていました。

全体的に気持ちよく観光できて、おすすめするツアーです。

You can efficiently visit the three islands of Iriomote Island, Yufu Island, and Taketomi Island. It would have been even better if there had been more time for exploring Yufu Island and cycling around Taketomi Island.

西表島、由布島、竹富島の三島を効率的に回れます。
由布島散策と竹富島のサイクリングの時間的余裕があればもっと良かったです。

The tour guide was from overseas, bright, kind, and sincerely answered our questions, making for an enjoyable trip. I was surprised to see many other bus tour groups at the meeting place, but I was able to find our guide without spending too much time. There were many international guests on the tour, but the guide seemed to communicate smoothly with people from all countries. The bus ride was comfortable, and I ended up dozing off during the journey. We walked a lot at the sightseeing spots and got quite tired, but it was a fulfilling time.

海外出身の添乗員さんで、明るく、質問にも真摯に答えてくださり親切で、楽しい旅となりました。集合場所は別のバスツアー団体も多く驚きましたが、あまり時間をかけず添乗員さんを見つけることが出来ました。ツアーでは、海外の方が多くいらっしゃいましたが、添乗員さんはどの国の方ともスムーズにコミュニケーションを取られている印象で、バスの運転も心地良く、移動中は気持ち良く寝てしまいました。沢山歩く観光地でヘトヘトになりましたが、充実した時間でした。

It was a great tour that allowed us to visit both Gokayama and Shirakawa-go, and it even included admission to the Gassho-zukuri Minka-en. However, on the Sunday of the long weekend, we got caught in traffic heading to Shirakawa-go in our car. In the end, we took a different route and managed to bypass the traffic due to the priority entry for tour buses, but we were stuck in a nearly unmoving state for about an hour. As a result, the tour ended about 25 minutes later than scheduled, which made our return trip on the limited express train from Takayama Station very tight. Given the geographical relationship, it might not have been possible, but I would have preferred to visit Shirakawa-go first.

五箇山と白川郷の両方に行け、合掌造り民家園の入場券も付いてるお得なツアーでした。
しかし3連休真ん中の日曜日、白川郷に向かうマイカーの渋滞に巻き込まれ、最後は別の道を通り観光バスの優先入場によりごぼう抜き出来ましたが、1時間ほどほとんど動かない状態となりました。その影響でツアー終了時間が25分ほど後ろにずらされたため、高山駅で帰りの特急乗車がギリギリの時間になりました。
位置関係から無理なのかもしれませんが、先に白川郷に行ってほしかったです。

Since I wasn't familiar with the area, I decided to rely on the bus tour. The meeting point at Nagoya Station was easy to find, located just a short distance from the Shinkansen exit, which made it smooth. There were three guides holding flags for the same tour, so it was a bit difficult to identify which guide was mine.

During the November holiday, both Hida Takayama and Shirakawa-go were quite crowded, but since I hadn't done much research beforehand, I was lucky to gather information about popular shops and photo spots from the people around me.

In the afternoon, around 4 PM, it became quite cool in Shirakawa-go, and as it got darker, I felt that the two-hour sightseeing time was perfectly calculated. In Shirakawa-go, a local resident runs a dango shop, and there were places not listed on the map we received on the bus. Although they mainly served mitarashi dango, it was enjoyable to experience the different flavors, whether salty or sweet. On the return bus to Nagoya Station, everyone was fast asleep. After a restroom break, we arrived in Nagoya in two and a half hours, just in time for dinner. I had a comfortable day, thanks to the bus tour.

土地勘のない地域なのでバスツアーに身を委ねました。名古屋駅の集合場所もわかりやすく、新幹線から降りてすぐのところだったので、スムーズでした。同じツアーか、目印の旗を3人のガイドさんが持たれていたので、自分がどのガイドさんなのかは分かりにくかったように思います。
11月連休で飛騨高山も白川郷も混み合っていましたが、あまり下調べなく向かったため、人気なお店や映えポイントなど、周りの人から情報収集できてラッキーでした。
午後は4時ごろかは白川郷ではかなり涼しくなり、薄暗くなったので、観光時間2時間のセットは計算されたベストな時間に思いました。白川郷では住人の方が団子屋を営んでいて、バスで頂いたMAPにないお店も。みたらし団子ばかりですが、しょっぱかったり、甘めだったり、違いを楽しむのもまた良かったです。名古屋駅までの帰りのバスでは皆さん爆睡。トイレ休憩1回して、2時間半で名古屋に到着、すぐに夕飯。バスに身を委ねて快適な一日を過ごせました。

We had two hours for sightseeing in Takayama and Shirakawa-go, and we thoroughly enjoyed both food tasting and sightseeing. In Shirakawa-go, there were koi and rainbow trout in the waterways, which excited the children. The water was truly beautiful. In early November, we were blessed with good weather, and it was the perfect time to see the autumn leaves starting to turn red, allowing us to take deep breaths of the delicious air.

We brought a stroller, but both the bus driver and the guide were very kind and helped us load it onto the bus. On the bus, a Chinese female guide provided explanations in Chinese and Japanese, and also accommodated English and Korean through a translation tool. She was very kind and a wonderful person. Since it was a holiday weekend in November, I think half of the passengers were Japanese. Everyone was punctual, and the manners were good, making for a comfortable tour!

観光時間も2時間ずつと、高山、白川郷、それぞれあり、食べ歩きも観光もたっぷり満喫できました。白川郷では水路に鯉や虹鱒がおり、子供も興奮。本当に水も綺麗でした。11月初旬、天候にも恵まれ、紅葉が赤く色付き始めのタイミングで、美味しい空気も沢山深呼吸して味わえました。
ベビーカーを持って行きましたが、バスの運転手さんもガイドさんも親切に対応頂き、バスに積んでもらえました。バスでは中国人の女性のガイドさんが、中国語、日本語の説明をし、翻訳ツールで英語、韓国語も対応。親切でとっても良い方でした。11月連休だったので、バスでは日本人が半分を締めていたと思います。皆さん時間厳守、マナーも良く快適なツアーでした！

The guide is primarily in English for foreign visitors, but there is also a Japanese guide available. The meeting place and time are definitely provided in Japanese. It's a classic course, so you can't go wrong. The lunch was delicious, and it was convenient not having to pay the admission fees one by one.

外国人向けのためガイドは英語メインですが、日本語ガイドもあります。
集合場所、時間は必ず日本語あり。
王道コースなのでハズレなし。昼食も美味しく拝観料をいちいち払わなくても良くて楽でした。

I was able to cover the main tourist spots compactly and enjoy a full day. I thought it was a great experience for my first trip to Okinawa. The time allocation was just right, and I was able to spend the day without feeling rushed. I boarded in Naha, but there were several designated pick-up and drop-off locations (hotels) along the way, and we got off at a hotel in between. It was helpful that we could get around without renting a car. Additionally, the guide's explanations were detailed, and I gained a lot of interesting tidbits. Thank you very much.

主要な観光地をコンパクトに網羅して、1日楽しむことが出来ました。初めての沖縄旅行にとても良いと思いました。時間配分も適度で、時間に追われることなく過ごせました。那覇から乗車しましたが、途中いくつか乗降設定場所（ホテル）があり、我が家は途中のホテルで下車しました。レンタカーを借りなくても移動でき、助かりました。またガイドさんの説明が詳しく、豆知識が増えました。ありがとうございました。

The tour guide was very kind and spoke politely, giving us a good understanding of Yakushima. We also enjoyed a very delicious lunch.

添乗員の方もとても親切でお話も丁寧で屋久島の様子がわかりました。お昼ごはんもとても美味しくいただきました。

Xiao Tan is a very serious and time-conscious guide! Although it was pouring rain when we set off in the morning, Xiao Tan adjusted the itinerary based on the situation on the ground and allowed us more buffer time, enabling us to successfully complete our one-day trip to Kumano Shrine, Amano Iwato Shrine, and Takachiho! Thank you so much, Xiao Tan—great job!

小譚是非常認真且懂得掌握時間與行程的導遊！
雖然一早出發時下大雨，但小譚都會依據現場狀況調整行程、留給我們更多緩衝時間，讓我們順利完成熊野神社、天岩戶神社、高千穗的一日行程！
非常感謝小譚～辛苦了！

I appreciated that the tour took me to places I wanted to visit. It was great to see both new locations and places I had been to in the past after a long time, especially with such nice weather. The male tour guide had a very kind way of speaking and remained calm no matter what happened, which left a very good impression. More than half of the tour participants were from overseas, and as mentioned in other reviews, some people were late returning to the meeting point, casually laughing and walking back to the bus, and even brought soft serve ice cream back despite the no food or drink rule on the bus. I think if someone is easily irritated by such laxity with time, a sightseeing tour might not be suitable for them. Personally, I enjoyed the tour until the end thanks to the tour guide's kind support, which helped cover for those issues. I would like to participate in other tours as well.

ツアーなら行きたい場所に連れて行ってもらえるのが良かった。初めての場所や昔行った事のある場所も久々に観に行けて天気もよくて楽しかったです。添乗員の男性もとても優しい話し方で何があっても落ち着いた対応でとても好印象でした。ツアー客の半分以上は海外の方でしたが、他の口コミにもありましたがやはり集合時間に帰ってこないで普通に笑って歩いてバスに戻ってきていて車内での飲食不可でもソフトクリーム持って帰ってきたりと時間にルーズな事にいちいちイラついてしまう人には観光ツアーは不向きかと思いました。個人的にはそれをカバーしてくれるだけと添乗員さんの優しい対応があったので最後まで楽しめました。また他のツアーにも参加してみたいです

The mangrove cruising in Iriomote Island, bus sightseeing, round trip water buffalo cart to Yufu Island, and water buffalo cart tour in Taketomi Island were all enjoyable thanks to the guides and drivers. At the leisurely pace of the water buffalo, I was able to fully enjoy the tropical atmosphere.

西表島のマングローブクルージング、バス観光、由布島への往復の水牛車、竹富島の水牛車観光、どれもガイドさんや運転手さんの案内が楽しかったです。水牛のペースで、ゆったりと南国気分が楽しめました。

I participated in the plan that included admission tickets to Showa Shinzan Bear Ranch. The bears up close were very large and impressive, but when I showed them apples, they performed many tricks and caught the apples with their mouths, which was incredibly cute! The guide spoke in three languages and mentioned, "I'll be explaining three times, so I’ll be talking a lot!" It seemed like a lot of work for them, but I thought it was amazing.

During lunch, we went to eat soup curry, but there were 3 to 4 groups ahead of us, so we ended up cutting it close to the bus meeting time, and unfortunately, we didn't have any time to see the lake up close or take a stroll. However, the weather was nice, and I was very satisfied with being able to sightsee in various places throughout the day. I definitely want to participate again!

昭和新山クマ牧場入場券付きプランで参加しました。
近くで見る熊はとても大きくて迫力がありましたが、リンゴを見せると沢山芸をしたりリンゴを口でキャッチしたりとめちゃくちゃ可愛かったです！
ガイドさんが3か国語で話されていて、｢3回説明するのでずっとしゃべってると思いますよー(笑)｣と仰っていて、本当にずっと説明されていて大変そうでしたが凄いなと思いました。
昼食タイムにスープカレーを食べに行ったのですが3～4組待ちだったのでバスの集合時間ギリギリになってしまい、湖を間近で見たり散策する時間が全くなかったのが残念でした。
ですが天気も良く1日であちこち観光出来ましたので大満足です。
また是非参加したいと思いました！

I was able to visit so many tourist spots in one day, and I felt very satisfied. The time spent at each location was neither too long nor too short; it was just right.

The last stop on the itinerary was Lake Shikotsu, and there was a bus to New Chitose Airport from there, which was convenient.

One point of concern was that I didn't know it would be a microbus, and the ride was not very comfortable.

1日でこれだけの観光地を周ることができ、
満足感がありました。1つ1つの滞在時間も
長すぎず短すぎず、丁度良かったと思います。

旅程の最後が支笏湖ですが、そこから
新千歳空港行きのバスがあり、便利でした。

1点、マイクロバスとは知らなかったこと、
乗り心地が良くなかったことが気になりました。

I was worried about the rain with the typhoon approaching, but I was able to experience the tour as planned. It was an inbound-focused tour, and I was a bit concerned, but I enjoyed it without any issues. Since it's quite difficult to visit Takachiho, I recommend this kind of bus tour.

台風接近の中雨が心配でしたが、予定通りのツアー体験できました。インバウンド中心のツアーで、ちょっと心配していましたが不都合なく楽しめました。高千穂は中々訪れることが大変なのでこのようなバスツアーおすすめします

I work as a hired driver in Tokyo. This time, I participated in a bus trip from Sapporo with my family of four. Initially, we considered renting a car, but choosing the bus trip was the right decision. We were able to fully enjoy the best spots in Furano and Biei during this time of year in just one day. I am grateful for the excellent driving by our driver, which made for a safe and enjoyable sightseeing experience. The wine at lunch was also delicious.

仕事では、都内でハイヤードライバーをしています。今回の札幌発バス旅には、家族4人での参加です。当初レンタカーとも考えましたが、バス旅の選択正解でした。1日でこの時期の富良野・美瑛のいいとこどり満喫できました。また、ドライバーさんの運転が最高で安心な観光ができました事感謝する次第です。ランチのワインも美味しくいただきました。

I've been there many times, but I often moved around by subway and didn't really understand the connections between the stations. The roads were also one-way with four lanes, and I found myself nodding along to the guide's explanations.

As it was getting to the time when the city lights were coming on, it was nice to experience the different atmosphere at the beginning and the end of the ride. However, I regretted not dressing warmer since the wind was quite cold for the season.

何度も行ったことはあるけど、地下鉄での移動が多く駅と駅のつながりがよくわかっていなかったのです。道路も4車線の一方通行だったこととか、ガイドさんの話にいちいちうなづきながらでした。
だんだん街の灯りが灯る時間だったので、乗り始めと終わる頃で違う街の感じも良かったです。
ただ、季節的に風が冷たくてもっと防寒対策をしていったら良かったと後悔しました。