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The guide was very enthusiastic and made the experience enjoyable from start to finish. It seemed like the kids had the most fun with the water activities. The skillful driving through narrow paths was impressive. The local information was also very helpful.

ガイドの方が一生懸命盛り上げてくださり終始楽しく参加しました。子供は入水が一番楽しかったようです。狭い道を巧みなドライビングテクニックで進む様子は圧巻でした。地元情報もためになりました。

**What I Liked:**
- It was a large, new ship!
- Although I couldn't see the whale's body clearly, I was able to see its back and watch it spouting water near the surface several times. I also saw a pod of dolphins.
- Actually, what I was most looking forward to was seeing Kunashiri Island in the Northern Territories, so it was very moving to be able to see the long silhouette of the island even though it was cloudy.
- The staff kindly encouraged those suffering from seasickness to move to the back of the first floor where there was less motion, and they provided tissues, plastic bags, and wet wipes.

**What Was Disappointing:**
- On the day of the trip, the waves were high and the ship rocked quite a bit. Despite taking motion sickness medication, my child got seasick and was down within an hour. I had to accompany them to care for them. This varies from person to person and isn't an issue with the tour company.
The ship we were on was relatively large, so the rocking might not have been too bad compared to smaller vessels.

However, when you do get seasick, it becomes difficult to get off the ship, turning the time into a painful experience, so I think it's best for those who are prone to seasickness to take proper precautions.

❮良かった所❯
・大きい新しい船だった!
・クジラの胴体ははっきり見えませんでしたが、背中と、海面近くで潮を吹いているのを何度も見られました。イルカの群れも見ました。
・実は私が一番期待していたのは、北方領土の国後島を見ることでしたので、曇っていながら長い島陰を見ることができ、感慨深かったです。
・船酔いで苦しんでいる方に、スタッフの方々が揺れの少ない一階後方へ移動するよう声かけして下さり、ティッシュやビニール袋、ウエットティッシュなどを提供して下さったこと。

❮残念だったこと❯
・当日は波が高くかなり船が揺れ、酔い止めを飲んでいたにもかかわらず、子どもが船酔いで一時間もしないうちにダウン。親も途中から看病に付き添いました。これは個人差があり、ツアー会社の問題ではありませんね。
今回乗った船は大きめの船だったので、まだ揺れはましな方だったのでは？

でも、船酔いになると、降りるに降りられず、辛いだけの時間になってしまうので、弱い方はしっかり対策されるのが良いと思います。

Even in these times of COVID-19, I think I visited during the busiest season, but I was able to take my time and enjoy it! Not only the Blue Cave, but also other attractions were explained in a fun and entertaining way, making it a memorable experience. The boat ride felt like an attraction, and if you're looking for some thrills, I definitely recommend it! The meeting point was a bit hard to find, though.

コロナのご時世とは言え、1番の混雑期に行ったと思いますがゆっくり見せてもらえました！
青の洞窟だけでなく、他の見どころも面白おかしく説明していただいて楽しい思い出となりました。ボートもアトラクションみたいで、スリリングさを味わいたいのなら断然おすすめです！
合流場所だけが少しわかりにくかったです。

The cheerful captain makes the tour enjoyable. The sea is very beautiful, and I am satisfied. If you are prone to motion sickness, taking anti-nausea medication is essential.

陽気な船長さんが楽しくツアーを盛り上げてくれます。
海もとてもきれいで満足です。
酔いやすい方は、酔い止め必須です。

We arrived earlier than our scheduled time, so it was helpful that we could depart early without any loss of time. I was worried about it being crowded during this season, but we had the place to ourselves, and the enjoyable conversation along with the wonderful scenery was truly soothing for the heart! I was moved to discover that there are such lovely places in Japan. Thank you very much.

予約時間より早く到着したので早めに出発して頂き時間のロスもなく助かりました。
この時期だから密にならないか心配してましたが私達だけの貸切で楽しいトークと素晴らしい景色に心癒されました！
日本にもこの様な素敵な場所があったとは感動です。ありがとうございました。

The weather was nice, which was a relief, but it was hot.
We could see the land from the water, and the fish were jumping.
My grandchild had a great time.
The boats were a bit shaky, but the Sky Duck was fine.

お天気良かったので助かりましたが、暑かった。
水上から陸を見ることができ、魚も飛び跳ね
孫はとても楽しんでました。
船等は弱いのですが、スカイダックは大丈夫でした。

The foreign captain entertained us in various ways, so the round trip to the Blue Cave was enjoyable without getting bored. The driving is acrobatic, so those who are prone to motion sickness should not forget to take motion sickness medication!

外国人船長がいろいろ楽しませてくれたので、青の洞窟までの往復も飽きずに楽しめました。運転がアクロバティックなので酔いやすい人は酔い止めを忘れずに！

It was usually around 40 people, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there were only 6 participants.

Since there were fewer people, we were able to use the space on the boat somewhat freely, ensuring sufficient social distancing, and thorough disinfection measures were in place.

All participants gathered early, which allowed for an earlier departure. With extra time, we were able to see the evening factory scenery, and in the end, we got close to the area near the Ferris wheel in Minato Mirai.

The night view of the factories was beautiful, and the breeze on the boat was pleasant, making for a very enjoyable time.

通常40人程度の事ですが、コロナ禍ということもあり6名の参加でした。

人数が少なかった為、船内をある程度自由に使うことができ、ソーシャルディスタンスも十分確保できており、消毒なども徹底されていました。

参加者全員が早めに集合した事もあり少し早めの出航、時間に余裕があった為、夕方の工場も見ることができ、最後はみなとみらいの観覧車付近まで、寄っていただけました。

工場夜景は美しく、船上でうける風も気持ちがいいもので大変楽しい時間を過ごさせて頂きました。

I honestly underestimated it.

The cruising from Yokohama Port.

I'll skip the details here.

Because I want you, who is watching this, to see it with your own eyes!

It was amazing!

正直舐めていました。

横浜港発のクルージングを。

ここでの詳細は割愛します。

なぜなら、これをみているあなたが、実際の目で確かめて欲しいから！


最高でしたよ！

The captain was full of puns and consideration, and it was lively and fun. The covered boat provides peace of mind even in the rain. Even when the weather is good, there can be quite a bit of rocking, so make sure to get plenty of sleep the night before. If you're prone to motion sickness, take some medication and consider acupressure (around the wrist) for when you feel nauseous! Even in summer, it can feel chilly at times, so having a towel or scarf would be a good idea.

船長さんはダジャレあり気配りあり、元気で楽しかったです。屋根つきのボートで雨でも安心。
天気が良くても揺れがかなり激しい時もあるので、前日は睡眠をしっかり、酔い易い方は酔い止めの薬、酔った時に効くツボ押し(手首の辺り)など対策を！夏でも寒く感じる時もあるので、タオルマフラーなどあると良いと思います。

Amidst the various tours being suspended due to COVID-19, I was drawn to this beautiful photo of a mysterious world tour that I found. There were several tours to the Blue Cave, but I was right to choose this one, as many people have shared wonderful experiences about it.

We participated in a private tour with my two children, and we excitedly boarded the boat. The captain provided attentive and kind service, and we enjoyed a fun time filled with jokes as we made our way to the Blue Cave. My children had a great time standing at the back of the deck during the cruise.

The waves were such that the captain mentioned he was considering canceling the tour, but we hardly noticed them and had a great time. Unusually for this time of year, there were no other boats waiting, so we were truly lucky to take our time and fully enjoy the beauty of the Blue Cave.

Unfortunately, my daughter got seasick at this point, and the captain was very considerate, hurrying us back. However, he continued to offer us water and encouraged us to take our time until she felt better. We had a wonderful time. During that time, the captain also shared his dreams for the future, which deeply moved me.

I am truly grateful for the wonderful memories and time we spent. Thank you very much.

コロナでいろいろなツアーが運行停止中の中、
こちらで見つけた美しい写真に惹かれた神秘の世界のツアーでした。
いくつか青の洞窟へのツアーはありましたが、たくさんの方が素敵な体験談を投稿されているこちらのツアーを選んで正解でした。
子ども達２人と一緒に参加した3人で貸し切りツアーになり　ワクワクしながら船に乗り込み船長さんの丁寧で優しい対応とジョーク混じりのガイドの楽しい時間を過ごしながら目的の青の洞窟に到着しました。
子ども達は後ろのデッキに立ちながらこのクルーズをとても楽しんでいました。
船長さんが今日は中止にしようか迷ったと話されるほどの波のようでしたが、ほとんど気にならず楽しめました。
今回は　この時期には珍しく他に待機している船がいないとの事で　ゆっくりと時間をとって青の洞窟の美しさを堪能出来て本当にラッキーでした。
あいにく娘がこの時点で船酔いになり、船長さんが気にして下さり残りは大急ぎで帰ってきましたが　船を降りてからもお水をくださったり気分が良くなるまで好きなだけゆっくりして行ってください。と素晴らしい時間を過ごさせていただきました。
その間　船長さんのこれからの夢なども語って下さり、澄んだ心に改めて感動しました。
本当に素敵な思い出と時間を過ごさせていただき感謝しています。ありがとうございました。

It was unfortunately rainy, but we were able to enjoy the sightseeing without getting wet since the boat had a roof.

The Russian guide spoke Japanese fluently and occasionally made jokes in Japanese, which was funny.

Also, the Blue Cave is beautiful and mysterious. There's no doubt you'll create wonderful memories there.

Additionally, since it was a rainy day and the sea was rough, the boat swayed a bit. I think it's a good idea for those who are prone to motion sickness to take anti-nausea medication in advance!

あいにくの雨でしたが、屋根が付いてるボートなので濡れずに観光ができました。

ロシア人のガイドさんは日本語がペラペラです。時折、日本語でギャグも言ってきます笑。

そして、青の洞窟は美しく神秘的。最高の思い出ができることは間違いなし。

また、雨の日で海が荒れていたので船が多少揺れました。酔いやすい方は、事前に酔い止め薬を飲むといいと思います！

Due to scheduling constraints, I could only enjoy one day, so I joined this tour. Fortunately, it was the last day of the season, which was really great.

Additionally, the guide's explanations were clear, allowing me to gain a deeper understanding of Abashiri.

On the icebreaker ship, I was able to enjoy the drifting ice. It's best to view it from the deck, but it can be cold, so appropriate clothing is necessary. I was able to see animals like eagles and seagulls, but unfortunately, I couldn't see any seals.

Abashiri Prison has facilities scattered around, and since you spend a lot of time outside, it's best to wear warm clothing. With limited time, it's important to focus on the key points.

At the Drift Ice Museum, I was glad to see animals that live in the drifting ice, like the clione. There were displays of drifting ice, and it was nice to touch them, but since I had already seen them on the icebreaker, it wasn't as impressive. There was an observation deck, but unfortunately, the weather was bad.

For lunch, I had to choose when I got on the bus in the morning, and the options were Zangi rice bowl and ramen. There was a souvenir shop on the first floor, and after finishing my meal, I could take my time looking at souvenirs and seafood like crabs. There were also souvenirs from the Drift Ice Museum and Abashiri Prison, but they were a bit limited. I purchased some local sake and beer from Abashiri.

After that, I went to the Drift Ice Special Railway and Cape Notoro, but the weather was bad, and I couldn't enjoy the scenery. There's nothing that can be done about that.

I felt a bit rushed for time, but I was able to efficiently enjoy Abashiri in one day.

日程の都合上、1日しか楽しむことができなかったので、このツアーに参加した。幸運にも、今シーズンの最終日だったので、本当に良かった。
また、ガイドさんの説明もわかりやすく、網走を深く知ることができた。

砕氷船では流氷を楽しむことができた。甲板上から見るのが良いが、寒いのでそれなりの格好が必要だ。ワシやカモメなどの動物を見ることができた。残念ながら、アザラシを見ることはできなかった。

網走刑務所は施設が点在し、外に出ることが多いので防寒具はしっかりと着た方がいい。時間があまりないので、要点を抑えてみる必要がある。

流氷館はクリオネなどの流氷に住む動物を見ることができたのは良かった。流氷が展示してあり、実際に触れるのは良かったが、砕氷船ですでにみていたので、そこまで感動はなかった。展望台があったが、あいにく、天気が悪かった。

昼ご飯は朝、バスに乗った時点で選ぶ必要があり、内容はザンギ丼、ラーメンであった。
ここはお土産屋さんが1階にあり、食べ終わったら、じっくりとお土産やカニなどの海鮮を見ることができた。流氷館、網走刑務所のお土産もあったが、少し少なかった。ここでは網走の日本酒とビールを購入した。

その後に流氷特別鉄道と能取岬に行ったが、天気が悪く、景色は楽しめなかった。こればかりは仕方がない。

少し時間に追われている感じもしたが、一日で効率よく網走を楽しむことができた。

The visiting hours at Abashiri Prison are not enough at all. I couldn't visit all the facilities. I had to wait 30 minutes for the train at Kitahama Station in the cold winter, and I was freezing.

網走監獄見学時間がぜんぜん足りません。施設を全ては回れません。
寒い冬の北浜駅で電車の待ち時間が30分、凍えます。

Very good experience, unlimited food and drinks plus theres karaoke after dinner. Good with big groups though, the more people the more fun. Arigato for the nice experience!

I participated in the Odaiba course. The moment the bus enters the water is exciting. Also, while driving on the sea, many seagulls come close. You can feed them. It was a beautiful and fun experience to have the seagulls surround us and move along together.

お台場コースに参加しました。バスが水に入る瞬間は盛り上がります。
また、海の上を走っている際、ユリカモメたちがたくさん近くに来ます。餌をあげることができます。ユリカモメたちが周りを囲んで一緒に進んでくれるのが、きれいで楽しい体験となりました。

I participated because I could tour the sightseeing spots in Abashiri. On the day of the tour, we couldn't ride the icebreaker due to strong winds, but we received shopping vouchers at a nearby roadside station, allowing us to shop leisurely. After that, we moved according to the itinerary and enjoyed sightseeing and gourmet experiences. The time we had at the Abashiri Prison was shorter than expected (about 40 minutes), so if you take your time, you might not be able to see everything (which is a downside). The view of the sea ice at Cape Notoro, our last stop, was breathtaking.

Since the sightseeing spots are far from Abashiri Station, you need to consider using buses for transportation. However, there are only about two buses per hour, which limits your freedom (it seems there are no buses to Cape Notoro). Considering this, I think this tour, which allows you to visit all the spots by bus and return to the center of Abashiri, is convenient.

網走の観光場所を巡れるということで、参加しました。
当日は強風で砕氷船に乗れませんでしたが、近くの道の駅でお買い物できる券を頂き、ゆっくりと買い物することができました。その後は、行程表通りに移動し、観光やグルメを堪能しました。網走刑務所での観光時間が思ったより短かった(40分くらいでした)ため、ゆっくり見ているとすべてを見て周れないかもしれません(そこがマイナス評価)。最後に訪れた能取岬で一面の流氷を見たときは圧巻でした。
観光する場所は、網走駅から歩くには遠いため、バスなどを使用した移動を考える必要があります。ただ、本数は1時間に2本くらいであまり自由がききません(能取岬はバスがないらしい)。そう考えれば、すべてバスで巡り、網走中心街まで戻れるこのツアーは、便利だと思います。

The pier was easy to find, and there were several boats lined up and we were so excited and tried to ride each one, there was a man at the pier who finally told us which one was our boat.

It was funny watching everyone coming down the earlier boats because they all looked tipsy!

When we got on board, the tables were already set with appetizers, and each table was assigned to a group. It was very interesting to see what each of the appetizers were, then we noticed a pot that had sukiyaki ready to cook!!! We tried the peach plum cocktail (all you can drink!)

We got served yummy shrimp, fish, veg tempura, then the candle under the sukiyaki pot was lit, as the boat sailed towards Odaiba. There was a stop at at Odaiba for a chance at amazing cityscape photos. By the time the candle burned out the sukiyaki was done - and it was very good and tasted clean and fresh.

Then there was a fun lion dance performed by one of the waiters - which was funny and quite entertaining.

All in all a fun first time experience for a Yakatabune cruise - would recommend you try it if you've never done one before.

It was my first experience on a yakatabune (traditional Japanese houseboat). There was singing and dancing, providing enjoyment beyond just the food and scenery, and I was very satisfied. When we boarded, there were just under 40 guests, with about 90% being Japanese. The food was very delicious and the portions were ample. The sashimi and meat were tasty, but the highlight was the freshly fried tempura. They served us hot anago (conger eel), squid, and shrimp. The drinks included a variety of options such as beer, chuhai, wine, and umeshu (plum wine).

From the yakatabune, we could see the Tokyo Skytree and Odaiba. It was especially great to get close to the waterborne Olympic monument set up in Odaiba and take photos. The boat trip lasted about two and a half hours, and it was a lot of fun. I’m considering taking a ride again during cherry blossom season or fireworks season.

初めての屋形船でした。歌あり、踊りありという感じで食事や景色以外の楽しみもあり、非常に満足でした。
私たちが乗船した時は４０名弱のお客さんとの乗り合いで、日本人が９割という感じでした。食べ物はとても美味しく、また、ボリュームも十分でした。お刺身やお肉も美味しかったですが、一番は揚げたての天ぷらでした。アナゴやイカ、エビなどを揚げたてのものを運んでいただく形です。飲み物はビールや酎ハイ、ワインに梅酒と一通りの飲み物は揃っていました。
屋形船からの景色はスカイツリーやお台場を眺めることができました。特にお台場に設置された水上の五輪モニュメントは船で接近して写真を撮ることができて非常によかったです。
およそ２時間半の船旅でしたが、とても楽しかったです。また花見の季節や花火の季節での乗船を検討しようと思います。

Unfortunately, it was cloudy and the wind was strong, so the water was murky and didn't look as beautiful as in the pictures, but it was great to see various coral reefs and fish up close.

あいにく曇りで風強かったのでミスが濁って写真のように綺麗に見えなかったが、いろんな珊瑚礁及び魚を間近に見れてよかったです。

The waves were relatively rough on the day, and while we were able to see them, the time we spent observing was quite short compared to the travel time. Overall, it was a good experience, I suppose. Since it's a natural experience, luck plays a part as well. It would have been perfect if the weather had been sunny and the waves calm.

当日比較的波が荒く、見ることはできましたが、移動時間に比べて、観察できた時間はわずかでした。
体験としては良かったのかな。
やはり自然の体験なので、運もありますね。
晴れの天気で、波も穏やかなら最高でした。

Since it was New Year's, there was an event at Motobu Genki Village, and the employees were friendly. However, the female staff on the ship were not friendly, and despite wearing a microphone, they hardly used it, so we could barely hear them speaking. They were kind to the children but cold to the adults. I no longer want to participate in this tour.

正月だったのでもとぶ元気村ではイベントをしており従業員も愛想が良かったです。
しかし船内の女性従業員は愛想がなくマイクを装着しているのにもかかわらず使わないから話している声がほとんど聞こえません。
子供には優しくしていますが大人には冷たいです。
もうこのツアーには参加したくありません。

I was looking forward to it, so I was a bit disappointed. The bus entered the canal but didn't go far, just went around the area and came back from the same spot. It felt more like an experience in an amphibious vehicle rather than sightseeing. The little kids enjoyed it, but I had expected to go through various canals and see the city from the water, so I was let down. The guide was doing their best. Thank you.

期待していただけに、拍子ぬけでした。バスは運河に入りましたがバスが入った所から離れず、周辺を1周し同じ所から上がり帰って来ました。観光というよりも、水陸両用車の体験でした。小さなお子さんは喜んでいましたが、色々な運河を通り運河から都内観光が出来ると思っていたので、拍子ぬけでした。ガイドさんは一生懸命頑張ってました。ありがとうございました。

I participated in the last cruise of the year. Many factories are closed for the year-end holidays, so the night view was quieter than usual, and we received a lot of service (laughs). I would like to try again in the summer if possible!

年内最後のクルーズに参加いたしました。
年末のお休みに入っている工場が多く、いつもより夜景は淋しいとの事で、たくさんサービス（笑）して頂きました♪
できれば夏にリベンジしたいです！

The boat staff provided great service, and the food and drinks were delicious! During the cruise, there were a couple times when we were allowed up on top of the boat, to look at the Tokyo Skytree and also near the Yokohama Marina area. And there was also a traditional Japanese "lion dance", the first of which I had ever seen in person. It was a unique opportunity to bring the boat guests and crew together.
My wife and I were celebrating our 6-month anniversary, and so during the last part of the cruise, the MC came up to our table to invite us in front of everyone to announce why we were celebrating, and everyone cheered for us. It was a lovely memory for us, and I appreciated the opportunity so much.

The views were wonderful. The meal was great and the staff were excellent.

There were foreigners, so they explained to the customers in both English and Japanese. The explanations were very polite, and the humorous speaking style made it enjoyable. Thank you very much.

外国人もいたので、英語と日本語でお客様に説明されていました。とても丁寧な説明で、ユーモアな喋り口調で楽しかったです。ありがとうございました。

This was my second time participating. I was able to experience an extraordinary night in Tokyo. There were about 40 of us, celebrating birthdays, business launches, and milestone anniversaries, along with participants from abroad. It was truly a festive gathering where we sang and danced together, making it a wonderful celebration. This is the perfect experience for those who want to celebrate in style or invite guests from overseas.

The tempura served during the meal was also prepared with consideration for my family member's allergies, taking into account the order of frying.

2回目の参加。東京に居て非日常の夜を体験できます。
総勢40名程の方と一緒でしたが、
誕生日のお祝い、起業のお祝い、還暦のお祝い、そして外国からの参加など
めでたい方々と"芸"の時間で一緒になって歌って踊って、まさに宴。
お祝いをぱぁ～っとされたい方や外国の方を招くには最高の体験。

食事の天ぷらも、アレルギー持ちの家族に合わせて揚げる順番を考慮してくださいました。

Everything was amazing! The food, the hospitality, and the night view made my mother and me keep saying how happy we were. Thank you very much.

なにもかも最高でした☆ 料理も おもてなしも夜景もずっと母と幸せだね〜って話してました。
ありがとうございました。

Everything went smoothly! Check-in process was efficient and we were warmly greeted and taken to out seats. Smooth sailing, great food and drinks, and very professional staff. I will go again with a bigger group of friends next time. It was awesome! Plus, it was my birthday and the group all sang to me. Thank you!