All Reviews for Bus Tours

We chose this tour because it was our first time in Okinawa. Since it was peak season and the roads were crowded, I think taking the bus was a good choice. Both adults and children enjoyed visiting attractions like the Pineapple Park and the aquarium, as well as the beautiful ocean! I felt that the 2.5 hours we spent at the aquarium was just right. During the bus ride, the guide provided explanations and information that helped us learn things we didn't know before. I'm glad we participated in the tour and created wonderful memories during our limited time on this trip.

私達は初めての沖縄だったのでこのツアーにお願いしました。ちょうどハイシーズンの沖縄で道路も混んでいたのでバスで良かったと思ってます。子供が楽しめるパイナップルパークや水族館、綺麗な海を見て大人も子供も楽しみました！水族館に2.5時間の滞在でちょうど良かったと感じました。バスの中ではガイドさんの説明や案内があり知らなかった事も理解できて勉強になりました。限られた時間の旅行の中でツアーに参加していい思い出ができてよかったです。

I participated with my two sons, who are a middle schooler and a high schooler. I was glad that we could explore areas that are difficult to access without a car in just one day. We didn't have enough time at Lake Shikotsu and the Mushroom Kingdom where we had a free lunch, while we felt we had too much time at Lake Toya, so I think it would be better to reconsider the time allocation. Even though it was during the Obon holiday, there were no traffic jams, and it ended on time, which was great. If I have the opportunity, I would like to participate in another course as well.

中学生と高校生の息子二人と参加しました。
車がない個人ではなかなか回れないエリアを一日で回れてよかったです。
支笏湖と自由昼食を取ったきのこ王国では時間が足りず、一方で洞爺湖では時間を持て余す感じだったので時間配分を見直すとなおよいと思います。
お盆の時期でしたが、渋滞などもなく、定刻通りに終了したのもよかったです。機会があれば、また別のコースにも参加してみたいです。

As mentioned in other reviews, this was a tour aimed at Chinese visitors. I signed up knowing it would be crowded during the Obon holiday, but there were only 10 people in total (with 3 groups being Chinese), which was quite few. Since we traveled in a large tour bus, we were able to sit comfortably without worrying about the people behind us, and I could fully recline my seat and sleep during the journey, which was great. The guide, Mr. Chou, spoke in Chinese first and then in Japanese, and his smile was wonderful. At Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, we were able to hear explanations that we wouldn't have known if we were on our own, which was nice. At Kamado Hell, we also received explanations unique to the tour, which was great.

他の方の口コミにもあるように
中国の方向けのツアーだったのですが、
お盆で混んでるのを覚悟で申し込みしましたが、
５組で１０人だけ（中国系の方が３組）と少なかったんですが、大きな観光バスで行けたので、とてもゆったり座れて後ろの人のことも気にせずにリクライニングも全開に倒して移動は眠れたので、良かったです。
ガイド（チョウ）さんも中国語の後に日本語を
話してくださり、笑顔もすてきでした。
太宰府天満宮でも、自分たちだけなら知らなかった説明を聞けて良かったです♪
かまど地獄でもツアーならではの説明も聞けて良かったです♪

The food was not good.
Perhaps because there are many foreign guests, the announcements were just loud.
It was noisy inside the vehicle.
The meals should be reconsidered.

ご飯美味しくなかった
海外客が多いからか案内もただうるさい
車内もうるさかった
食事は考えるべき

The itinerary was reasonable and well-structured, but due to the presence of many international participants, there were language issues. I would have appreciated more sightseeing information and explanations. I wasn't aware that international participants would be joining when I made the reservation, so I would like that information to be included on the booking site. There was no issue with the guide themselves, but I would have liked a note indicating whether it was "Japanese only" or "open to international participants."

リーズナブルで行程内容は良かったのですが、
海外の方が多く言葉の問題があるためか、
もっと観光案内、説明等がほしかったです。
海外の方も参加する旨が、予約する際に分からなかったので、予約サイトに記載していただきたいです。
ガイドさん自体に問題はないので、「日本人のみ」、「海外の方も参加」のように、
その旨の記載があってほしかったです。

I started living in Sapporo in April, and when I asked the locals where to go right now, I received multiple responses suggesting Shakotan, so I thought I definitely have to go! However, since I was a paper driver, I was wondering how to get there, but it turns out there’s a tour that takes you directly from the station!

I participated with my child, not knowing what to expect, but both the driver and the guide were very friendly and wonderful. The guide's stories were fascinating, and I really enjoyed it! I was impressed by how much they remembered and their extensive experience. They took us around smoothly, and the timing was excellent, making it a fantastic tour.

Shakotan was unexpectedly adventurous, which was a delightful surprise. I recommend going with minimal luggage and wearing proper shoes. I was so satisfied that I felt like I wanted to conquer all the tours offered by Hokkaido Bus!

4月から札幌に住み始め、道民の方に今行くならどこ？と聞いてみると積丹との回答を複数からもらいましたので、これはいくっきゃない！と。でもペーパードライバーだったのでどう行くかなと思っていたらなんとピッタリ駅前から連れて行ってくれるツアーがあるじゃないですか！！
どんなものかわからず子連れで参加しましたが、運転手さんもガイドさんもとても対応が柔らかくて素敵です。
ガイドさんのお話も興味深くかなり楽しめました！ほぼ記憶されていて経験値がすごいなと感服です。
小気味よくあちこち連れて行ってくれます。時間の目安もなるほど抜群で素晴らしいツアーでした。
積丹はまさかのアドベンチャーで、嬉しい想定外でした。荷物は少なく、きちんとした靴で行くことをお勧めします。
北海道バスさんのツアー全部制覇したい気持ちになるくらい満足しました！

You can efficiently visit four places. It's perfect for those who want to see the sights in just one day due to time constraints! Since you'll be visiting four locations, there won't be much time for shopping, but it's efficient.

4ヶ所を効率よく回れます。時間がなく1日で名所を回りたい！ていう方にで最適。
4ヶ所回るので、買い物時間などはゆっくりありませんが、効率的です。

It was good that we managed to go around efficiently without feeling too rushed. Despite the approaching typhoon, there was no wind, and both the mangrove tour and the water buffalo cart ride were very hot. Depending on the climate, hydration and fans are essential. It was close to high tide, but we were able to enjoy the atmosphere. The greenery of Iriomote Island was truly beautiful. There was also a place on Yubu Island where we could take pictures with the water buffalo. They were very warm to the touch and had cute faces. I didn't have high expectations for lunch, but it was delicious.

I thought the kids might get tired, so I decided to go to Taketomi Island on a different day and chose this tour instead. (We were together with the people on the three-island tour for a while, but most of them were going to all three islands.) I went to Taketomi Island on a different day, but since we weren't swimming, I thought it might have been fine to do the three-island tour after all.

効率よく回ったわりには慌ただしさもさほどなく良かったです。台風が近づいていた割には風がなく、マングローブツアーも水牛車もとても暑かったです。気候によっては水分や扇風機など必須です。満潮近くでしたが、雰囲気は味わえました。西表島は山の緑が本当にとても美しかったです。また、由布島内で水牛と写真を撮るところもありました。触ったらとても温かく、かわいい顔をしていました。お昼ご飯もあまり期待していませんでしたが美味しかったです。
子供が疲れてしまうかと思い、竹富島は別の日に行こうと思いこのツアーにしました。(3島巡りのツアーの方々と途中まで一緒でしたがほとんどの方は3島でした)
別日に竹富島に行きましたが(泳ぐわけではなかったので)、3島巡りにしても良かったかなと思いました。

I participated in a morning bus tour to return on the afternoon high-speed ferry. Since it was my first time in Yakushima, it was just right to tour the sightseeing spots and gather stories from around the island.

There was a thunderstorm last night, so the waterfalls had a lot of water and were quite impressive. Additionally, I was able to see many Yakushima macaques and Yakushima deer moving around in search of food, which was great.

午後の高速船で帰るため、午前のバスツアーに参加しました。初めての屋久島なので観光名所を巡って島一周は土産話が増えて丁度良かったです。
昨夜に雷雨があったので滝の水量が多く迫力ありました。更に屋久猿や屋久鹿も餌を求めて沢山移動しているのも観ることが出来て良かったです。

It's perfect for those who want to explore various places in Okinawa! However, there's never enough time everywhere! I was hopping on and off in the heat... It was very fulfilling, but also very tiring.

Also, since there aren't any scheduled bathroom breaks, it might be tough for those with small children.

Additionally, the bus seats can't recline, so it was hard to get any rest...

I might not use this service again... I would appreciate a tour that's a bit more relaxed.

盛りだくさんで、色々沖縄を周りたい人にはピッタリ！
ただ、時間がどこでも足りないー！！
バタバタと暑い中乗ったり降りたり…
とっても充実してたけど、とっても疲れたー

あと、トイレ休憩の時間が取られてないので、小さいお子さんがいる方は大変かも？

また、バスの座席は倒せないルールで寝れないし、辛かった…

次はもう利用しないかな…
もう少しゆったりなツアーがあると嬉しいです。

My stay was without a rental car, so the tour was very helpful. I was easily guided to the main attractions. Additionally, the guide's explanations were wonderful and insightful. I learned a lot about Yakushima. The tour around the island gave me a good understanding of the outer perimeter, which was beneficial for my subsequent travels. I highly recommend the Yakuzaru bus.

レンタカーなしの滞在だったので、ツアーはとても助かりました。
主要な見所に、簡単に案内してもらえました。
また、ガイドさんの説明が素晴らしく良かったです。屋久島のことがよくわかりました。
屋久島一周で、島の外周がわかり、その後の旅にも役立ちました。
やくざる号はおすすめです。

This tour had everything I wanted to see.
It was an English tour, but thank you for mixing in some Japanese as well.
I really enjoyed my time in Kyoto after a long while.
It was fun to meet people from various countries.
The only downside was that there was someone who was late for the meeting time, which caused a slight delay in our departure.
Other than that, the duration at each location was just right, and I made great memories.
Thank you very much.

行きたいところが、全てあるツアーがこのツアーでした。
英語のツアーでしたが、日本語も混ぜて下さり、ありがとうございました。
久しぶりの京都で、満喫できました。
いろんな国の方がいらして、楽しかったです。
１つだけ、やはり集合時間に遅れる方がいらしたので、少し出発などが遅れたことが残念でした。
そのほかは、各所の滞在時間もちょうどよく、良い思い出ができました。
ありがとうございました。

As others have mentioned, the Chinese guide who was fluent in both Japanese and English was wonderful. Aside from myself, everyone else was a foreigner (all from China except for one person from Italy), but it was a comfortable trip with strict adherence to the schedule, not a group tour.

他の方も書いていらっしゃるように、日英に堪能な中国語のガイドさんが素晴らしかったです。私以外、皆外国の方（イタリア１人以外は中国）でしたが、団体旅行ではなく、時間厳守で快適な旅でした。

The bus arrived at the hotel right at 9:45. I requested the course to Pineapple Park and the aquarium hoping the kids would enjoy it, and along the way, the guide shared a lot about Okinawa's history and culture, which was fun. At Pineapple Park, there were dinosaurs, and the kids were super excited. I was happy to be able to taste some wine. The color of the sea at Kōrijima took my breath away. The aquarium was so big that some foreigners were running late, but overall, I think we stayed on schedule. My son mentioned that he wants to show the guide, who has never seen snow, some snow one day. I would like to join other tours as well.

9:45ピッタリにホテルにバスが到着しました。子どもが喜べばとパイナップルパークと水族館のコースを頼んだのですが、道中ガイドさんが沖縄の歴史や文化をたくさん話してくれて楽しかったです。パイナップルパークでは恐竜がいて子どものテンション爆上がりでした。私はワインが試飲できてよかったかな。こおりしまの海の色、心が震えました。水族館は大きすぎて時間に遅れる外人さんいたけど概ね予定通りに進んだと思います。雪を見た事のないガイドさんに、いつか雪を見せたいと息子が申しておりました。また他のツアーも参加したいです。

It seemed difficult to tour Kyoto by rental car, and using trains and buses seemed hot and challenging... After some consideration, I joined a day trip bus tour from Umeda to Kyoto! It was a great decision. The guide was very kind, and we were able to visit the popular sightseeing spots on time. It was wonderful to relax in the cool bus during the travel time.

レンタカーで京都を巡るのは難しそうだし 電車やバスを利用するのは暑いし大変そう…と悩んだ末 梅田発の京都日帰りバスツアーに参加しました！
大正解でした〜
ガイドさんは とても親切だし 時間通りに定番観光地を回れました
移動時間 涼しいバスの中で休めたのは最高でした

I often use VELTRA when traveling. It's recommended because you can easily enjoy day trips for sightseeing. This time, I went to the Shakotan Peninsula to enjoy the breathtaking nature. First, I brought the printed voucher to the counter for processing, but I think it might be better to switch to e-vouchers soon. They check the printed paper and give you a boarding ticket, but that paper is returned immediately after checking, so I think displaying it on my phone would be sufficient. Also, as mentioned in the notes, they can hold large luggage, so it's best to go directly without worrying about it. I unnecessarily stored mine in a coin locker. The Chuo Bus has power outlets at each seat, so you can easily charge your smartphone. This time, the bus was almost full, with about eight foreign passengers. The guide was a Japanese person who was a bit shy with foreign languages but was very skilled at explaining, making the bus ride comfortable.

At Cape Shakotan, the weather was good, and we could see the wonderful scenery of the steep cliffs. After that, we had a seafood bowl at Hamazushi, which was also exquisite. It seemed there was fishing that day, so we could enjoy the local specialty of fresh sea urchin, but it was a bit pricey due to market prices. (A small plate costs 1500 yen extra.) It looked incredibly delicious.

After lunch, we headed to Cape Kamui. This is the cape at the tip of the Shakotan Peninsula. We walked to the tip, clinging to the steep cliffs. It takes nearly 20 minutes one way on a narrow path, but the view at the end is exceptional. It was an unusually hot day for Hokkaido, and I was sweating, but there was a strong, pleasant wind blowing. The wind made a whistling sound. You need to be careful not to let your hat fly away or drop your camera or phone. This is the destination of the trip, where you can enjoy the view from a high point. The cobalt blue sea is very beautiful, and you can take many wonderful photos.

After that, we enjoyed the underwater scenery from the Shakotan Underwater Observatory Boat. This is optional, but almost everyone boarded and enjoyed it. Along the way, you can see underwater from the bottom of the boat, where you can spot small fish and sea urchins. You can enjoy the scenery from the boat, and I think the front and left sides have the best views. On the way back, you can feed the seagulls. Each person receives a small bucket of food, making it a fun experience. A huge number of seagulls come flying in, creating an impressive sight.

Finally, we stopped by Tanaka Sake Brewery for a factory tour and tasting. Some people got off here to go sightseeing in Otaru. On the way back, we were dropped off at various locations, making it a very enjoyable day trip. It was great to be guided by bus to places that are hard to visit alone. Although it can be affected by the weather, I think if it's sunny, you can fully enjoy nature.

旅行の際に、このVELTRAをよく利用しています。気軽に日帰りで観光が楽しめるので、お勧めです。
今回は絶景の自然を楽しめる積丹半島へ行きました。はじめに印刷したバウチャーを持って窓口で手続きをするのですが、こちらはそろそろｅバウチャーに変えたほうがいいかなと思いました。紙で印刷したものを確認して乗車券をいただくのですが、その紙も確認をしたらすぐ戻されるので、携帯表示で充分かなと思います。また備考にも書いてありますが、大きな荷物を預かってくれるので、そのまま行くといいと思います。私はわざわざコインロッカーに預けてしまった。中央バスは、一人ひとりの座席にコンセントがあるので、スマートフォンの電源が気軽に取れます。今回バスはほぼ満席で、外国の方が8人程度乗っていました。ガイドさんは、日本の方で外国語がちょっと苦手のベテランの方でした。とても説明が上手で、バスの中も快適に過ごすことができました。
積丹岬のしまむい海岸は、天候も良く、断崖絶壁の素晴らしい景色が見られました。その後、はま寿司で海鮮丼を食べますか、これもまた絶品のうまさ。その日は漁があったようで地元名産の生ウニも食べることができますが、時価ともあり若干高めです。〈ちっちゃな小皿で1500円別料金。〉凄く美味しそうでした。
昼食後、神威岬に向かいました。ここは積丹半島の先頭にある岬です。断崖絶壁にへばりつくようにして、岬の先端まで歩きます。細い歩道を歩いて行きますが、片道20分近くかかりますが、ゴールの景色は格別です。北海道にしてはすごく暑い日で、汗が流れ落ちますが、すごく強風が吹いていて心地よかったです。風がヒューヒューと音を立てています。帽子などは飛ばないように気をつけたり、カメラや携帯を下に落とさないように気をつけたりしなくてはいけません。ここが旅の目的地、高台から景色を楽しみます。コバルトブルーの海がとても綺麗で、素敵な写真がたくさん撮れます。
その後、積丹水中展望船で海面から海中や岬の景色を楽しみます。こちらはオプションになっていますが、ほぼほぼ全員乗船し楽しみました。途中、船の下で水中を見ることができます。小さな魚やウニを見ることができます。船では景色を楽しむことができます。船では、前の部分や左側が景色が良いと思います。帰り道にかもめの餌付けができます。一人ひとりに小さなバケツでたくさんの餌がもらえるので、楽しみながらできます。すごい数のかもめが飛んできて迫力満点です。
最後に、田中酒造へより工場見学をしたり試飲をしたりしました。ここで降りて、小樽に観光に出かける方もいました。帰りはそれぞれの場所で降ろしていただき、とても楽しい日替わり旅行になりました。
なかなか1人で行けないところをバスで案内していただきとても良かったです。天候にも左右されますが、晴れていたらとっても自然を満喫できると思います。

I searched for a tour from Naha to the Churaumi Aquarium and decided on this packed tour from VELTRA, which I always use. My honest impression is that maybe just the Churaumi Aquarium would have been enough? This aquarium has the famous large tank, and the power of this tank is incredible; I was captivated for a long time watching the graceful swimming of whale sharks and rays. There’s also an outdoor area with dolphins and manatees, and above all, the aquarium grounds are spacious, so it takes time to walk around. Unfortunately, the two hours we had were not enough, and I regretted not being able to spend more time at the aquarium if we were going to allocate time to places like the Okashi Goten and Ryukyu Village. Next time, I’ll choose a tour that focuses more on the aquarium (maybe plus one more stop?).

From referring to other experiences, I realized that the biggest issue with this bus tour was that the foreign male guide had difficulty with Japanese and didn’t provide any explanations beyond the meeting and departure times. I really wanted to have a good guide…

美ら海水族館に那覇から行けるツアーを探して、いつも利用しているVELTRAさんのツアーを検索し、盛りだくさんのこちらのツアーに決めました。率直な感想としては、美ら海水族館だけでよかったかな？こちらの水族館には、例の有名な大水槽があり、この水槽の迫力はすごくて、ジンベイザメやエイなどが優雅に泳ぐ様子に長らく目を奪われます。屋外でもイルカやマナティーのコーナーもあり、何より、水族館の敷地も広くて、歩き回るにも時間がかかります。とても決められた２時間では時間が足りず、残念でした。お菓子御殿や琉球村等に時間を割くのであれば、水族館に十分時間をかけたかったです。次は水族館（＋１くらい？）のツアーにします！
※他の体験談を参照して、今回のバスツアーは、ガイドの外国人男性が日本語も不自由で、何時に集合・出発以外、これといった説明もしていただけなかったことが一番の問題だとわかりました。良いガイドさんにあたりたかったです…。

Since it can be quite challenging to explore Sapporo individually, I signed up for a tour that included the places I wanted to visit. This was the right decision. The bus took us comfortably to our destinations, making it easy, and the duration of our stay was just right for me. The bus driving was careful and pleasant.

The Okurayama Jump Stadium was truly impressive and worth seeing. At the Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill, I could overlook the vast grasslands and really feel that I was in Hokkaido. Since dinner was in Susukino, I was grateful to be dropped off there on the way back, saving time.

If I have the chance to come to Hokkaido again, I would like to participate in a different tour.

札幌観光を個人で別々に行くのも大変なので、丁度行きたいところがツアーにあったので申し込みました。
これが正解でした。　バスでゆったりと目的地まで連れて行ってくれるので楽だし、私にとって滞在時間も丁度良かったです。　
バスの運転も丁寧で心地良かったです。
大倉山のジャンプ台は本当に圧巻でした。見る価値あります。
羊ヶ丘展望台も広い草原が見渡せて「北海道に来た」と実感出来ます。
夕飯の場所がすすきのだったので、帰りもそこで降ろして貰えたので時間の無駄も無く有り難かったです。
次回、北海道に来る事あれば、また違うツアーに参加してみたいと思いました。

Since I was staying at a hotel in Naha City, I was wondering how to get to the Churaumi Aquarium, but then I found and applied for this plan. I was also glad to be able to visit the Nago Pineapple Park, which I had been interested in for a while. It was a full-day tour, but it was very fulfilling, and I am extremely satisfied. Thank you very much.

那覇市内のホテルに泊まっていたため、美ら海水族館は遠く、どうしようかと思っていたところ、こちらのプランを見つけ申し込みました。
以前より興味があった名護パイナップルパークも行けてよかったです。
一日ツアーになりますが、とても充実しており大満足です。ありがとうございました。

I was able to visit and compare the three islands.
On Iriomote Island, I learned in detail about a type of tree called mangrove.
On Yubu Island, I enjoyed watching the leisurely walk of the water buffalo.
On Taketomi Island, although it was a free plan, I happened to rent a children's bicycle, so my family of four took a two-hour tour of the island.
August was hot, so it's best to take proper measures against the heat.

3つの島の様子を比べながら巡ることができました。
西表島では、マングローブと呼ばれる木の種類について詳しくお話を聞くことができました。
由布島では、水牛の気ままな歩きを楽しむことができました。
竹富島では、フリープランでしたが、偶然子供用自転車を借りることができたので家族4人で2時間の島巡りをしました。
8月は暑かったです。暑さ対策をしっかりした方がよいです。

During my stay, they accommodated my last-minute reservation. They also provided transportation to the hotel, and the conversations with the driver on-site were very enjoyable. I really wanted to go to Yufu Island, so I had a great time. I would be very happy if the course that only included Yufu Island, which was available until last year, returns.

滞在中、急遽の予約でも対応していただきました
ホテルまでの送迎もしていただき現地でのドライバーさんのお話もとても楽しかったです
由布島にどうしても行きたかったので楽しめました
去年まであった由布島のみのコースまたあると非常に嬉しいです

I was very satisfied, just as the title suggests, and I'm glad I went.

Honestly, the meeting point in the morning was hard to find. I ended up looking for a "VELTRA" sign like I would for a tour abroad, and the location indicated on the Google Maps on the site was off from the tourist information center where the reception was. I wandered around the area for 20 minutes without being able to find the reception, and even asked a woman in a bus guide uniform and at a police box, but no one knew where it was. I was really worried I wouldn't make it in time.

(I wish they would mention something like, "There is no VELTRA sign; we are partnered with such-and-such sightseeing bus," and I hope the Google Maps location is accurate.)

The last person I asked finally told me where it was, and I made it just in time...

It started off with that anxiety, but the bus guide was fun and entertaining right from the start, and as I listened to her talk, my mood completely lifted.

This year, since June was hot, the lavender was already finished, but I enjoyed other flowers, and the blue pond was beautiful. My husband and I laughed and enjoyed the experience, saying, "We often see blooming lavender in photos and videos, but seeing withered lavender is actually a rare experience."

The cheese fondue and hamburger for lunch were delicious! The factory-limited Hokkaido wine I ordered separately by the glass (I ordered both red and white, but the white was definitely better!) was also really tasty, and I bought some as souvenirs at the shop after the meal.

The guide, who said she was often told she resembled the Asagaya Sisters, was interesting and shared various stories that made me go "Wow!" continuously, but she wasn't pushy at all. It was the best. Thank you!

タイトルのとおりで大満足、行ってよかったです。

正直、朝の集合場所は分かりづらかった。海外でのツアーのように「VELTRA」のサインを探してしまったうえ、サイト内のGooglemapの示す位置が受付場所の観光案内所とズレていた。２０分前からずっと現場のあたりをウロウロしてたのに受付場所が見つけられず、何ならバスガイドの制服を着た女性や交番で尋ねたけど分からず、間に合わないかと本当に不安でした。

（「VELTRAのサインはありません、何々観光バスと提携しています」など書いてほしいし、Googlemapの位置も正確にしてほしいと思います。）

最後に声をかけた人が教えてくれて、ギリギリセーフ、、、

という不安な始まりでしたが、バスガイドさんが朝いちばんから楽しく面白く、ガイドさんのトークを聞いてるうちにすっかり気分は晴れ晴れ。

今年は６月が暑かったからラベンダーはすっかり終わってしまったとのことでしたが、他の花も楽しめたし、青い池も美しかったし、「咲き誇るラベンダーは写真や映像でよく見るけど枯れたラベンダーを見るなんて逆にレアな体験だよね」と夫と笑って楽しみました。

ランチのチーズフォンデュとハンバーグもおいしかった！　グラスで別注文した工場限定の北海道ワイン（赤白頼みましたが、断然白！）もすごくおいしくて、食後、売店でお土産に買いました。

「阿佐ヶ谷姉妹に似てると言われる」というガイドさん、面白くいろんな話をしてくださって「へえ～」の連続、でも押しつけがましさはなく、最高でした。ありがとうございました！

The explanation from the veteran guide was great. I was impressed that the driver greeted each person every time we got off.
Unfortunately, there were noisy foreign children, which was quite bothersome. I couldn't get angry, but I wished I could have changed my seat.
We were blessed with good weather and were able to go to the tip of Cape Kamoi, and we also got to ride the glass-bottom boat. It was a chance to make up for what we couldn't do last time due to strong winds.

　ベテランのガイドさんの説明は良かったです。運転手さんも降車毎に一人一人に挨拶されて感心しました。
　残念なのは、外国人の子供ずれがやかましくてまいりました。怒るわけにもいかず、イライラして席を変えてもらいたかったです。
　天気に恵まれて神威岬の先端まで行けましたし、グラスボートにも乗れました。前回は強風でできなかったことがリベンジできました。

I had only visited Osaka for the World Expo in the past. This time, I had a little time, so I decided to take a ride despite the heat. It was great to experience the current Osaka in a short time. The guide's explanations were excellent, making it clear where to look, and thanks to the driver slowing down a bit and changing lanes, I was able to enjoy the view from the bus thoroughly.

Additionally, the mist and cool gel provided were wonderful for the hot season. I took the Umeda course, but if I have the chance, I would like to ride the Namba course as well. Thank you for the lovely city tour.

大阪には、昔、万博に来たことだけでした。今回、少しの時間があったので、暑いけど乗車しました。現在の大阪を短時間に感じとることが出来、とても良かったです。ガイドさんの説明が絶妙で、どこを見ればよいかがよく分かった上、ドライバーさんが少し徐行したり、車線変更してくれたお陰で、バスの中からでも、十分に楽しむことが出来ました。
又、ミスト、ひんやりジェルなど、暑い季節での対応が素晴らしかったです。うめだコースに乗車しましたが、機会があったら、なんば？コースにも乗車したいと思います。
素敵な市内観光をありがとうございました。

I explored the mangroves of Iriomote Island, Yufu Island, and Taketomi Island. On Yufu Island, I had a bento box with various delicious side dishes. On Taketomi Island, I took a water buffalo ride around the island and rented a bicycle to visit Kondoi Beach, where I took a break at a café. It was so hot, and I really wore myself out, but I thoroughly enjoyed the blue sky, white clouds, and the southern island atmosphere! Next time, I’d like to visit Kuro Island and Kohama Island.♡

西表島のマングローブ、由布島、竹富島と周遊しました。由布島ではお弁当を食べました、色々なおかずがあって美味しかったです。
竹富島では、水牛で島内一周＋レンタサイクルでコンドイ浜、カフェで一休み。
暑くて暑くて、、体力が擦り減りましたが、青い空と白い雲、南の島を満喫できました！！
次回は黒島や小浜島に行ってみたいです♡

During my 2-night, 3-day trip to Hokkaido, I wanted to make sure to visit the lavender fields in Furano, the Blue Pond in Biei, Shirahige Falls, and the Patchwork Hill. I didn't place much importance on lunch, so a light meal was fine for me. This tour, which included no lunch and a quick snack on the bus, perfectly met my needs. And the tour guide's skills were impressive! Not only was their smile lovely and dependable, but they also kept perfect time and provided explanations and guidance at each sightseeing spot in both Japanese and beautifully pronounced native-level English. I was truly impressed. The trip was smooth without any traffic, so we returned to Sapporo about an hour early, allowing us to enjoy sightseeing at the Clock Tower and have a leisurely evening. I thought the 50 minutes we spent at Tomita Farm's lavender fields was just right, but I wished we could have taken a bit more time to explore and shop. It depends on the person, but I think 90 minutes would have allowed for a more enjoyable experience. Overall, it was a very satisfying tour. Thank you for your assistance!

２泊3日の北海道旅行で、富良野のラベンダー畑、美瑛の青い池、白髭の滝、パッチワークの丘は外したくないと思っていました。ランチはそれほど重要視していず、軽食でよかったので、ランチ無し+バス車内でパッと済ませるこのツアーはばっちりニーズに合っていました。そして、添乗員さんの能力の高さ！笑顔が素敵で頼りになるのはもちろん、タイムキープも完璧で、ずっと日本語とネイティブのような美しい発音の英語で各観光地の説明やガイドをお一人通訳されていて、本当に頭が下がりました。ずっと渋滞が無くスムーズでしたので、帰りは１時間ほど早く札幌に戻れたので、時計台観光をしたり、夜をゆっくり過ごすことができました。ラベンダー畑の富田ファームの滞在時間が50分と、ちょうどいいかと思っていたのですが、見るところや買い物ももう少しゆっくりできるとよいと思いました。人にもよると思いますが、９０分はあるともう少し堪能できたと思います。大満足のツアーでした。お世話になり、ありがとうございました。

The sightseeing in Sapporo was fantastic in a short time. I've been to Sapporo many times, but at Hokkaido Shrine, I drew a great fortune! At Okurayama Jump Stadium, I was able to watch the athletes practice, and my grandchild was very happy to experience Hokkaido for the first time.

短時間で札幌市内観光最高でした
何度も札幌は行ってますが北海道神宮ではおみくじ大吉！大倉山ジャンプ競技場では選手の練習も見れて孫は初めての北海道とても喜んでいました

At Jigokudani, we took a leisurely stroll. My mother, who has difficulty walking, was with us, but we had plenty of time to explore, so we were able to walk quite far. We also had about an hour for a break at a spot where we could enjoy the view of Showa Shinzan, and although it was a bit rushed, we managed to use the Usuzan Ropeway. At Lake Toya, the view from the Silo Observatory was great, and we were able to take a lot of photos. We also got to meet the "master" of the Silo Observatory, Haru-chan the cat. In Otaru, we had plenty of time, so after shopping, we enjoyed some food, which kept us quite busy. This time, since there were only a few of us, our driver also acted as our guide, and in addition to explaining the tourist spots, we received a lot of information about delicious food, which made us very happy. We were grateful for our considerate driver.

地獄谷では、ゆっくり散策。
足の悪い母も一緒でしたが、散策時間は時間がたっぷりあったので
かなり先まで歩けました。
また昭和新山の景色が楽しめる場所での休憩も、1時間ほどあったので
駆け足でしたが、有珠山ロープウェーも利用することができました。
洞爺湖では、サイロ展望台からの景色もよく、写真もたくさん撮れましたね。
またサイロ展望台の主(笑)、猫のはるちゃんにも会えました。
小樽も、時間がたっぷりあったので、買い物したら食べたり、なかなか忙しかったです。
今回は人数が少なかったので、ドライバー兼ガイドさんでしたが、
要所要所で観光地の説明のほか、おいしい食べ物の情報もたくさん聞けたので、こちらも凄く嬉しかったです。
気遣いの細やかなドライバーさんでありがたかったです。

Yesterday was the day I returned. Since I had an evening flight, I scheduled a quick tour in the morning. Mr. Adachi provided various guidance during the drive. He took great photos and even stopped when there were deer. It was really kind of him, and I was able to enjoy a leisurely tour around Yakushima, taking in the forest and waterfalls. Everyone on the island was so kind and wonderful that I felt like I wanted to live there. I will definitely come back to visit again!

昨日、帰る日。夕方の飛行機にしたので午前中はやくざる観光を1本入れました。足立さん、車内も色々とガイドをしてくれたし。写真も上手に取ってくれたし、シカが居れば止まってくれたりと。すごく優しくて、のんびり森も滝も満喫しながら屋久島一周できました。ほんとに島の方みーーーんな優しくて良い方で、私も住みたくなりました。また必ず遊びにきます！

As someone who is not local, I wanted to walk as efficiently as possible within my limited travel time! However, due to my age and lack of confidence in my stamina during my one-week stay in Hokkaido, I couldn't make a reservation for this option, which seemed to involve a fast-paced tour. But around the halfway point of my stay in Hokkaido, I really wanted to see the lake before heading back, and since I felt I had enough energy, I made a last-minute booking! Although it was last-minute, I appreciated the quick response and assistance.

There was a notice indicating that the meeting place might be difficult to find due to construction, but it was clear, and as a solo participant, I didn't feel anxious. The explanations for everything were very thorough, which was great! When I wanted to ask for a photo, they approached me first! Thank you! I was also impressed by their fluency in Japanese, Chinese, and English! They repeated important points in all languages twice. There were more inbound tourists than locals, but I was able to enjoy the sightseeing without any reservations.

I was satisfied with both the timing and content of the itinerary. Although the weather at Cape Erimo was unfortunate, it added to the charm of the trip and made me want to come back!

My primary destinations were Lake Toya and Lake Shikotsu, but Hell Valley was also impressive. I was surprised by how clear the water was in both lakes! I had a soft serve ice cream with shaved ice at Showa Shinzan. This course is perfect for those who want to sightsee efficiently!

While multiple languages were spoken, they were mainly about the highlights of the next location, meeting times, and requests, not about listening to an incomprehensible language for a long time. The bus tour participants included solo travelers, couples, and groups. The bus ride was surprisingly quiet and relaxing, which was nice.

It became a wonderful memory of my stay in Hokkaido! I want to participate with my whole family next time! It was a tour that made me feel that way! Thank you very much to the driver and guide of Bus No. 2!

地元でない私は、限られた旅行時間の中でとにかく効率よく歩きたい！と思いました。ただ、年齢的にも１週間北海道滞在のなかで、体力的に自信がなくて、急足で回るイメージだったこのオプションは旅立つ前には予約できませんでした。しかし、北海道滞在も折り返しをすぎたあたりに、やはりどうしても湖をみて帰りたいなと思い、体力もありあまっていたので急遽の申し込みをしました！急遽でしたが、返信等の対応も迅速でありがたかったです。

集合場所も工事中でわかりずらいかもしれませんというような案内があったので、分かりやすく、ひとり参加の私でしたが、不安をいだきませんでした。何に対しても説明を丁寧にしていただいたのでとても良かったです！
写真撮影をお願いしようとしたら、先に声をかけてくださいました！ありがとうございます！
あとは日本語、中国語、英語の順で流暢に話されててすごいなと感心しました！全ての言語で、大事なところは二回ずつ言ってくださいました。人数は約半数以上、インバウンドの方が多かったですが、なにひとつ気兼ねせず、雰囲気よく観光できました…

行程通りで時間も内容も満足です。
地球岬の天候が残念でしたが、それもまた来たいと思わせる旅の醍醐味、また訪れたいです！

わたしの第一目的は洞爺湖と支笏湖でしたが、地獄谷も迫力があってよかったです。いずれの湖も水がきれいで驚きました！
昭和新山ではかき氷ソフトを食べました。
効率的に観光をしたい方にはもってこいのコースです！

多言語が飛び交いますが、それは次の場所の見どころや集合時間、お願い事などであり、ずっと（長い時間、理解できない言語を）聞いていると言うことではないです。
バスツアーの方々は、ひとり参加の方やご夫婦、グループの参加でした。移動のバス車内も驚くほど静かでまったりできて良かったです。

北海道滞在期間のとても良い思い出になりました！
次回は家族みんなで参加したい！そう思えたツアーでした！
２号車のドライバーさんガイドさん
お世話になりたいへんありがとうございました！