All Reviews for 1-Day Tours

I participated alone on a weekday. There were 45 participants in total, of which 9 were Japanese. (When I went to check the route to the hotel the night before, I saw several large tour buses unloading luggage, so I thought there would be few Japanese participants in the tour.) The guidance was provided in Japanese, Chinese, and English, and even if I didn't understand everything, I personally felt like I was abroad and had a great time. The male guide (of Chinese descent?) spoke fluent Japanese and was entertaining with his jokes. At several sightseeing spots, I was able to hand my smartphone to the guide for photos. Both the guide and the driver were pleasant and kind.

The time spent at each location might have been short, but since we were traveling by bus, I could sleep and still arrive at the destinations, so I was satisfied with the efficient sightseeing. If you don't mind sharing a seat (I was seated with someone from Taiwan or China), I think it's worth participating.

It rained lightly in the afternoon, so the scenery wasn't as beautiful, but thank you for the wonderful sightseeing experience.

平日、一人で参加しました。
全参加者45名、内9名が日本人でした。
(前夜に集合のホテルまでのルート確認へ行ったら、大型キャリーを下ろしている団体バスが数台止まっていたので。申込ツアーも日本人少ないだろうな…と思っていました)
案内も日本語・中国語・英語で、意味が分からなくても自分的には海外気分がして楽しかったです。
男性ガイド(中国系？)さんは流暢な日本語で、冗談混じりトークで面白かったです。
いくつかの観光場所では、ガイドさんにスマホを預けて写真撮影していただけました。
ガイドさんもドライバーさんも感じ良く親切でした。

各地点での滞在時間は短めかもしれませんが、バス移動だから寝ていても目的地に到着するし、効率よく観光が出来たと満足しています。
一人なら一人席が良いとか(自分は台湾？中国？の方と相席)こだわりがなければ、参加するもありだと思います。

午後から小雨で綺麗な風景とはいきませんでしたが、素敵な観光をありがとうございました。

I participated in this tour and had a valuable experience. Above all, it was fun! There were things I only understood after going, and I'm glad I came. The guide kindly answered my questions and shared unique stories that I could only hear here.

今回のツアーに参加して、貴重な体験が出来ました。何より楽しい！行ってみて初めて分かった事もあり、きて良かったです。案内スタッフの方が丁寧に質問に答え下さったり、ここならではの話しも聞けました。

I was tired from the early morning departure and the long-distance hiking, but it was amazing to finally see the Yakusugi. The guide provided various explanations and had a sense of humor, making the experience enjoyable.

朝早くの出発と長距離のハイキング登山で疲れましたが、念願の屋久杉が見れて最高でした。ガイドさんもいろいろと説明してくれてユーモアもあり楽しく過ごせました。

I usually feel like I'm sightseeing by flying to my destination, but at this training facility, I realized the importance of the tablets at the boarding gate and the bolts on the airplane engines. The scene in the movie "Happy Flight" where they were incredibly angry because one bolt was missing left a strong impression on me.

いつもは飛行機を乗って目的地まで観光している感じですがこの訓練施設で見たのは搭乗口のタブレットや整備士の飛行機のエンジンのボルトのネジの大事さを感じました映画のハッピーフライトでボルトが1本なくものすごく怒鳴られた場面が印象に残っています

The tour includes a very long cart path and a steep mountain trail, but the result of your efforts is the breathtaking Jomon Sugi, which provides an incredible experience.

とても長いトロッコ道と、険しい山道のツアーですが、頑張った結果として、観れる縄文杉は最高の感動を与えてくれます。

Since it was my first time in Yakushima, I thought having a guide would help me understand nature better and make the experience more meaningful. However, I was disappointed that the price for solo participants was high because they used a two-person seat. I felt that even those who participated as a pair were sitting comfortably one by one!

初めての屋久島だったので、ガイドさんがいた方が自然のことをよく理解できて有意義だと思います。
ただ2人席を使うとのことで一人参加は値段が高いのが残念です。2人参加の方も一人ずつゆったり座っているのに！と思いました。

My first trip to Ishigaki Island
Since I was here, I signed up for this island-hopping tour.
The mangroves of Iriomote Island were amazing, and the guide's explanations were clear, making for a wonderful experience.

初めての石垣島旅行
せっかくなのでとこちらの離島ツアーに申し込みました。
西表島のマングローブは素晴らしく、ガイドさんの説明もわかりやすくとてもいい時間が過ごせました。

The mixed ride was as described, but there was absolutely no Japanese announcements on board; it was just endless Chinese jokes for the entire day. Even if I could manage 90% of that, if it’s going to be the routine, I wish they would just tell me that the entire schedule, local explanations, and announcements at the time of disbanding would be all in Chinese, so I wouldn't have boarded! I was also seated right in the middle of a Chinese family, with Chinese food passing in front of me, which made me feel very uncomfortable.

混乗は説明通りだが全く日本語の車内アナウンスはゼロひたすら1日中国語のジョークだけで90％はやり過ごせても、それがルーティンならぱタイムスケジュールから現地説明、解散時アナウンスまでallChineseと言ってくれれば乗らなかった！座席も中国人家族の真ん中に置かれ目の前を中国食が行き交いとてもイヤな気分だった。

The mangrove tour was great, and the guide provided a lot of explanations that made me go "Wow, I see!" It was nice to hear the driver's charming stories during the bus ride. The water buffalo house on Yubu Island was amazing. The streets of Taketomi Island had a lovely atmosphere.

What stood out to me the most during this tour was how everyone involved was skilled at explaining things, making the stories interesting, and showing a love for their hometown and a spirit of service. It was truly enjoyable.

I think it would be fun to visit just to meet the people involved in this tour, not just for the content of the tour itself.

マングローブ遊覧　ガイドさんが色々説明（へー、なるごど連発）してくれて良かったです。
移動中のバスも運転手さんの人柄が出たお話素敵でした。
由布島　水牛舎は最高でした。
竹富島　街並みが風情があって良かったです。

今回のツアーで一番思ったことはツアーに関わった全ての方が説明が上手で
話しが面白く郷土愛とサービス精神があって本当に楽しかったです。

ツアーの内容だけでなく、このツアーに関わる人たちに会いに行くだけでも楽しいと思います。

This tour is the best way to experience the nature of Yanbaru. I want to explore it again next time with a rental car.

Lunch included very delicious sashimi and grilled mackerel. Cape Hedo has the atmosphere of the Great Ocean Road in Melbourne. The stunning views at Oishi Forest Park were breathtaking. I also enjoyed meeting Kuta, the Yanbaru kuina.

やんばるの自然を知るのに最高なツアーです
次回はレンタカーでもう一度めぐりたいです

ランチはとてもおいしい刺身とさばの塩焼き
辺戸岬はメルボルンのオーシャンロードの雰囲気
大石林山の絶景
ヤンバルクイナのくーた君も楽しかったです

I participated in the Kyoto bus tour with Veltra for the first time. On the day of the tour, the explanations from the tour guide were clear, and the English explanations for the international guests were easy to understand. It was a fun bus tour. Thank you to the guide and the driver.

初めてベルトラさんの京都バスツアーに参加しました。
当日、ツアー担当の方の説明などがわかりやすく、海外の方たちへの英語の説明も聞き取りやすかったです。
楽しいバスツアーができました。
担当の方、運転手さんありがとうございました。

I participated in another tour last year and it was so great that I joined again this year. I had a lot of fun being taken to various sightseeing spots. The weather was nice and the scenery was amazing. However, there were hardly any Japanese people (I was alone this time). It might not be suitable for those who want to listen closely to the guide for their first time in Hokkaido... But for those who don't mind, the price is affordable and it's a relaxed way to explore, so I think it's really good!

去年別のツアーに参加しとてもよかったので今年も参加しました。
色々な観光地に連れていってもらえてとても楽しかったです。
天気もよく景色も最高でした。
ただ日本人はほぼいません。（今回は一人）
初めての北海道でガイドもしっかり聞きたいという方には少し向かないかもしれません。。。
気にしない方でしたら価格も安いし気楽に回れてとてもよいと思います！

During my first visit to Kyoto, I was able to visit almost all the famous places. I wanted to see the Buddha statue at Rokuharamitsu-ji, so I took advantage of the free time at Kiyomizu-dera to go see it. The weather was bad, so I used a taxi just that once, but I was still able to have lunch and make it back in time for the meeting.

I was worried about the English language as a foreign visitor, but the tour guide was very good at Japanese and could understand English as well, which made for a great experience participating in this tour.

Thank you, MALIA and the driver!

初めての京都で、有名な所をほぼまわることができました。私は、六波羅蜜寺で仏像が見たかったので、清水寺の自由時間を利用して、見に行くことができました。天気が悪かったので、その時だけタクシーを利用しましたが、お昼を食べても集合時間に間に合う事ができました。
訪日外国人向けで英語を心配していましたが、添乗員さんはとても日本語がお上手でしたし、英語も聞き取ることができ、こういったツアーに参加することで良い体験ができました。
MALIAさん、運転手さん、ありがとうございました。

Maria always kept us informed about the time, which helped everyone in the tour stay on schedule and ensured that the tour went smoothly (it was a group of nearly 50 people). I think it must have been very challenging to provide explanations in both English and Japanese using so many photos, but even for me as a Japanese person, there was a lot to learn for the first time. I'm grateful to our guide, Maria. It's a great value tour, so I definitely recommend it.

マリアさんがいつも時間を言ってくれるので
ツアーの皆さんが時間を守ってくれツアーを滞りなく進めることができたと思います。(50人近くのツアーでした)。
写真をたくさん使って英語と　日本語の説明をするのはとても大変だったと思いますが、日本人の私でも初めて学ぶことも多かったです。
ガイドのマリアさんに感謝です。
お得なツアーなのでぜひお勧めしたいです。

I was excited from the moment I arrived! During the tour of the training facility, I was lucky enough to see the engine maintenance training, and I couldn't contain my excitement. The limited edition goods were also tempting!

現地に着いた時からテンション上がりっぱなし！
訓練施設内の見学では、運良くエンジン整備訓練の様子も見られてワクワクが止まらなかった。
限定グッズもそそられちゃう！

Churaumi Aquarium was an area more enjoyable than I had imagined. The Pineapple Park we stopped by along the way was also a very nice area.

美ら海水族館、想像以上に楽しいエリアでした。そして途中立ち寄りのパイナップルパークもとても良いエリアでした。

Check-in took a little time, but after that, the bus ride was smooth, and we were able to go to Shirakawa-go. The atmosphere was relaxed, and I was able to unwind for the first time in a while, which was refreshing.

チェックインに少し時間がかかりましたが、その後はバスもスムーズで白川郷に行けました。ゆっくりとした時間が流れていて、久しぶりにのんびりすることができ、リフレッシュしました。

What surprised me first was that there were only three Japanese people on the tour, and most of the participants were from China. Additionally, the bus guide was a Chinese guide who couldn't speak Japanese. I thought I might have mistakenly signed up for a tour aimed at foreigners. Although they spoke some simple English, which helped, it was a bit of a strange experience.

まずびっくりしたのは、ツアーに日本人は３人しかおらずほとんどは中国の方たちだったこと。そして、バスのガイドさんまで日本語のできない中国語のガイドさんだったことだ。間違って、外国人向けのツアーに申込みをしたのかと思った。簡単な英語は話してくれたので、困りはしなかったがちょっと不思議な体験だった。

I had a fulfilling time visiting a training facility that I usually can't see, and as someone who loves airplanes and is a fan of ANA, it was a great experience. The tour provided detailed explanations for each aspect, which deepened my understanding of the various roles and made it very interesting.

普段見ることのできない訓練施設を見学することができ、飛行機が大好きでANAファンの私にとって充実した時間でした。ツアーではひとつひとつ丁寧に説明していただけるので、職種などの理解も深められて面白かったです。

The tour includes one guide who provides assistance, but the introductions about the scenery during the transfer and the history of Hokkaido are done through an audio guide. It's almost always playing, so you won't get bored during the travel.

I have traveled alone to Hokkaido many times, but I had given up on visiting Lake Toya and Lake Shikotsu because it was difficult to get there using public transportation, and driving myself would be costly.

However, I happened to find this tour and thought it was quite a bargain to visit both lakes at this price with someone else driving, so I decided to join.

On the day I went, there were strong winds, and unfortunately, the sightseeing boat at Lake Shikotsu was canceled, so I couldn't ride it (I was really looking forward to it, so it was disappointing...).

Lake Shikotsu is truly beautiful, and I thought the water looked drinkable while I strolled around for an hour. The only downside was that the stay at Lake Toya, including lunch, was only one hour. I really wanted to buy a wooden sword at a shop called Echigoya, so I hurriedly ate my lunch and dashed over. I had lunch at a hotel with a view of Lake Toya, and the grilled scallops, sashimi, and crab rice were exquisite. I wish I could have savored it more! It took less than five minutes to get from the lunch venue to Echigoya, so after purchasing the wooden sword, I was able to stroll around Lake Toya as well. If we had about an hour and a half of stay time, I could have enjoyed it even more...

However, compared to Lake Shikotsu, the transparency of the water at Lake Toya is slightly inferior, so it might be better to view it from a distance rather than up close. The view of Lake Toya and Mount Usu from the observation deck was stunning. I heard from the guide that there are baby bears around, and although it was at my own expense, I also visited a bear ranch. They were very cute, but all the bears seemed bored... You can feed them cookies, but most of them get taken by crows.

In addition to the two main lakes, we also stopped at fun spots like the observation deck and Mushroom Kingdom.

Next, I want to see the snowy scenery and the lakes, so I would like to join the tour again in winter!

ツアーはガイドさんが1人つき、誘導などしてくれますが移動中の景色や北海道の歴史についての紹介は音声ガイドです。ほぼ常に流れているので移動中も退屈しません。

私は北海道に何度も一人旅をしていますが、洞爺湖・支笏湖は公共交通機関で行くには大変で自分の運転となると費用がかさむため諦めていました。

しかし今回こちらのツアーをたまたま見つけてこの値段で他人の運転で更にどちらにも行けるのはだいぶお得では？と思い参加しました。

私が行った日は強風だったため支笏湖の遊覧船は運行中止となり残念ながら乗ることができませんでした。(めっっっちゃ楽しみにしてたので残念…)

支笏湖は本当に水が綺麗で飲めんじゃね？って思いながら1時間散策をしました。
唯一残念なのは洞爺湖での滞在時間が昼食を含めて1時間というところです。
私は越後屋というお店でどうしても木刀が買いたかったのでお昼ご飯を急いで食べてダッシュで行きました。お昼ご飯は洞爺湖を眺められるホテルでいただくことができ、その場で焼いて食べる帆立や刺身、カニご飯が絶品でした。なのでゆっくり味わい違ったです笑　昼食会場から越後屋までは5分弱だったので木刀を購入後洞爺湖周辺も無事散策できました。 滞在時間1時間半ほどあればもっと満喫できたかもしれないです…

ただ洞爺湖は支笏湖に比べると水の透明度がやや劣り近くから見るより遠くから見るのがおすすめのためかもしれません。実際展望台から見た洞爺湖と有珠山は絶景でした。
ガイドさんに今小熊がいるというお話を聞き、自腹ですが熊牧場にも行きました。
とても可愛いと同時に熊は皆退屈そうでした…
クッキーをあげられますが、ほとんどカラスに取られます
メインの二つの湖意外にも展望台やきのこ王国など楽しいスポットに寄ってもらえます。

次は雪景色と湖を見てみたいのでまた冬にツアーに参加したいと思います！

Is the tour guide Chinese? About 90% of the explanations were in Chinese, with only a small amount in Japanese. Even when they finally started speaking in Japanese, the grammar was so confusing that it was hard to understand. The departure time was changed multiple times from the originally set time. There were no visible signs from outside the vehicle. I realized that the satisfaction level really depends on the tour guide. How about switching to a recorder where we can choose the guide in our native language?

中国籍の添乗員さんかな？9割強は中国語で説明され、日本語は少量。やっと日本語で話し始めても、文法がメチャクチャでわかりづらい。出発時間も決めた時間から何度も変更が入る。車外から見える様な案内もなし。添乗員さん次第で満足度に差が出るんだなと実感。ガイド自体を母国語を選択できるレコーダーに切り替えたらいかがでしょうか？

A trip to Shirahama with eight 82-year-old grandparents who were classmates in junior high school. Since it’s not easy for them to move around a lot, we requested a jumbo taxi that everyone could ride together.

We were picked up at the hotel and taken to various places, including Senjojiki, Engetsu Island, the caves at Sandanbeki, Shirarahama, a seafood senbei shop, and Tore Tore Market. We returned home very satisfied after visiting so many places!

Thank you for your help.
From the daughter of one of the participants.

小中学同級生の82歳おじいちゃんおばあちゃん8人での白浜旅行。せっかく旅行に行ってもなかなかたくさん動くことができないので、皆が一緒に乗れるジャンボタクシーをお願いしました。
ホテルまでお迎え→千畳敷→円月島→三段壁の洞窟→白良浜→海鮮煎餅のお店→とれとれ市場など、いろんなところに連れてもらった！と大満足して帰ってきました。
お世話になりましてありがとうございました
参加者の娘より。

My first solo trip to Hokkaido.
It was a perfect course for visiting major tourist attractions. The number of participants was small, and the bus seats were spacious. I was able to enjoy the sightseeing while gaining various information from the guide's stories. I was satisfied with the creative display methods at Asahiyama Zoo.
It would be helpful if the person in charge at the meeting point could hold a board with the name of the sightseeing course, as it was a bit difficult to identify them.

初めての北海道一人旅。
メジャーな観光地巡りにピッタリなコースでした。参加人数も少なめでバス座席もゆったり。ガイドさんのお話しから色んな情報を得て、観光を満喫する事が出来ました。旭山動物園の展示方法は工夫があり満足でした。
集合時の担当者が分かりにくかったので、観光のコース名等を記載してボードを持って頂けると助かります。

My first visit to Asahiyama Zoo didn't allow me to see the polar bears up close, but I could certainly appreciate their size. I was relieved to capture photos of the brown bears from various angles.
The famous spots like Shirogane Blue Pond and Shirogane Falls were filled with foreigners. I felt a bit overwhelmed by the foreign languages flying around, but it made me feel like I was truly traveling abroad.

初めての旭山動物園、シロクマをまじかで見ることは叶いませんでしたが、その大きさは実感できました。ヒグマはいろんなアングルで写真に収めることができて一安心しました。
白金青い池、しろ髭の滝などの名所は外国人がいっぱい。飛び交う外国語に少々気圧されましたが、その分外国旅行をしている気分に浸れました。

ツアーガイドのマリアは非常に知識が豊富で、助けてくれました。

Tour guide, Maria was very knowledgeable and helpful.

I chose a bus tour because Kyoto can get crowded. The sightseeing was smooth, and it was fun to be on a tour with mostly foreigners, about 90% of the participants. The guide provided explanations in both English and Japanese, which made it easy to understand. However, it was difficult to find a place for lunch at Kiyomizu-dera, so I appreciated the tour that included lunch. Unfortunately, the lunch we received was completely different from the reference photo, which was disappointing. Still, the taste was good.

混み合う京都なので　バスツアーを選びました。
名所巡りもスムーズに出来て　外国人混在で
9割が外国人のツアーで楽しかったです。
ガイドさんも英語日本語で解説して下さり
わかりやすかったです。
ただ　清水寺でランチを取るのは難しいので
ランチ付きツアーで助かりましたが
ランチの参考写真とは　全く違うランチでした
ので残念でした。　それでも味は良かったです。

The day trip by bus in Okinawa was 7,800 yen and included lunch at a luxury hotel. Entrance tickets to parks and other attractions were all included. It would have been nice if there had been a group discount available.

同上。沖縄でバス日帰りは7800円で豪華ホテルの昼食が付きだった。パークなどの入場券は皆ついた。せいぜい団体割引きの提供があれば良かった。

The long-term forecast indicated good weather, but as the date approached, it changed to rain. Still, during the first half, the rain stopped at times, and there were light showers and clouds. The cherry blossom trees in full bloom that I saw from the car were beautiful.
Jigokudani was impressive.
The lunch featuring local vegetables and scallops was delicious, and the round pudding from Bokka was also tasty.
Unfortunately, during the second half, the view from the Lake Toya observation deck and Lake Shikotsu was marred by heavy rain, making it far from enjoyable.

I believe we could have enjoyed the scenery much more if the weather had been better.

長期予報ではお天気の筈が近くなると雨天予報と変わりました。それでも前半は雨が止んだり小雨や曇りとなり、車中から見た満開の桜並木はキレイでした。
地獄谷は迫力がありました。
地場産野菜やホタテを使ったランチは美味しかったですし、牧家の丸いプリンも美味しかったです。
後半の洞爺湖展望台や支笏湖はザンザンぶりの雨で景色を楽しむにはほど遠く残念でした。

天候がよければもっと景色を楽しむ事が出来たと思います。

Honestly, I didn't have high expectations before going, but it was an absolutely wonderful experience! I'm glad I participated. The guide's stories and songs were very pleasant, and the time flew by. The water buffalo were also very smart and cute. This time, the weather was unstable, so I didn't rent a bicycle, but I still had fun with just the water buffalo. I highly recommend it!

正直、行くまではそんなに期待をしていなかったのですが…大変素晴らしい体験でした！参加して良かったです。ガイドの方のお話や歌がとっても心地良く、あっという間でした。水牛もとってもお利口さんで可愛かったです。今回はお天気が不安定だったので、レンタサイクルはしませんでしたが、水牛だけでも楽しかったです。おすすめします！

I think this is a great course for first-time visitors to Hokkaido or those returning after a long time.

The lunch spot is in the Toyako Onsen area, but depending on the day of the week, some of the desired restaurants may be closed, which was a bit disappointing, but it's understandable.

The travel distance is considerable, but you can efficiently visit many sightseeing spots, so I recommend it.

北海道旅行が初めてのお客様や、久し振りのお客様にはとても良いコースだと思いました。

昼食場所が洞爺湖温泉街なのですが、曜日によっては目当てのお店が定休日だったりするので、その点ががっかりでしたが、仕方ない事ではありますね。

移動距離はそこそこありますが、観光名所を効率良く沢山回るので、おすすめです。