All Reviews for 1-Day Tours

First of all, I would like to thank the guide. Thank you for the clear explanations! I was very satisfied to finally visit Shirakawa-go. Although the weather was warm and there wasn't a lot of snow, I had a great time exploring!

ガイドさんにまずはお礼します。
わかりやすく説明してくれてありがとうございます！
念願の白川郷に行けて大満足です。
天気が暖かく雪がいっぱいあるわけでもなかったですが
大変楽しく回れました！

Every staff member was kind and it was very nice no matter which island I went to. I regret that I didn't have enough time to go around Yufu Island. I wanted to walk more in nature... The songs and dances of the old lady were amazing. The water buffalo experience was also good and fun.

どの島に行ってもスタッフの方全て親切でとても良かったです。
由布島はちょっと時間が足りず島を一周する事が出来なかったのが心残りです。もっと自然の中を歩きたかったですぅ、、
オバァの唄と踊り最高でした
水牛体験もGOOD楽しかった

The day after the snowfall was clear and sunny. We were fortunate with the weather and were able to see the white Shirakawa-go. Half of the participants were international guests, and I think they really enjoyed the beautiful Shirakawa-go. The tour guide, Mr. Kuroda, provided clear explanations and pointed out less crowded photo spots, allowing us to take great pictures.

In Hida Takayama, we had more than enough time to relax and enjoy coffee. The Mitarashi dango, with its soy sauce glaze, is not sweet and is unique to Hida Takayama. The Hida beef sushi was popular, and there was a line for it. The experience of making rice crackers was also enjoyable for the international guests. It was an interesting service for buying souvenirs.

I had a lot of fun, but I deducted one star because the lunch was just okay. The grilled Hida beef wrapped in magnolia leaves was delicious, but the rest was rather average.

前日の雪から晴天の当日。お天気に恵まれて雪の白川郷を見ることができました。
参加者の半分が海外からのお客様。絶好の白川郷を楽しんでもらえたと思います。
添乗員の黒田さんの説明もわかりやすく、観光客が少ない映えスポットもおしえてもらって、良い写真が撮れました。

飛騨高山では、十分過ぎる滞在時間で、ゆっくりコーヒーが飲めました。みたらし団子がお醤油たれで甘くなく飛騨高山独特のものです。飛騨牛のお寿司は人気で行列ができていました。
お煎餅焼き体験も海外の人に楽しんでもらえます。お土産を買ってもらうサービスとして面白いです。

とても楽しかったけど、星がひとつ減ったのは、ランチがもう一つ。飛騨牛2切れの朴葉味噌焼きは美味しかったけど、他はまあこんなものかという感じでした。

I had a fun and fulfilling day visiting the World Heritage sites of Shirakawa-go and Takayama. There were many foreign visitors, and everyone seemed to enjoy it. Since it's a challenging journey to do on your own, I recommend taking a tour.

世界遺産の白川郷と飛騨高山も行けて1日が楽しく充実しました。
外国人の方が多かったですが、喜んでしました。
個人で行くのが難しい道のりなのでツアーがおすすめです。

It was so much fun that the time flew by. The session we participated in had just the two of us and about ten people from a group. The staff were kind and attentive. We bought a lot of merchandise on the way back. Since most of the items can only be purchased here, it's a good idea to check in advance.

楽しくてあっという間に終了の時間になりました。
参加した回は自分たち2人と団体様10人くらいの2組でした。
CAさんが親切に声をかけてくださり気を配っていただけました。
帰りにグッズをたくさん購入しました。
ここでしか購入できないものばかりなので事前にチェックした方がいいです。

I participated alone as a 53-year-old woman. I was worried about whether I could manage without causing any trouble, but thanks to the people who climbed with me and the guide, I was able to meet Jomon Sugi safely.

53歳女子一人参加でした。
迷惑かけずに頑張れるかなと不安でしたが、一緒に登ってくださった方ガイドの方のおかげで無事に縄文杉に会うことが出来ました。

I was finally able to visit the snowy Shirakawa-go with my wife. At first, I thought about exploring on my own using a travel guide, but after learning about this tour, I signed up without hesitation.

Riding the tour bus and listening to the guide, we were able to efficiently visit the two UNESCO World Heritage sites, Shirakawa-go and Gokayama, and explore various places, which was fantastic.

Since it was a Monday and a weekday, we were able to have a leisurely conversation with the local staff at Nagase House in Shirakawa-go and the Ainokura Folk Museum in Gokayama. They shared stories about the past and how life has changed since the designation as a World Heritage site, making it a memorable experience.

The Hida beef wrapped in magnolia leaves and the rainbow trout sweet simmer were both delicious. The freshly grilled white shrimp rice crackers lightly brushed with soy sauce were also tasty.

The guide's use of handmade flip charts for explanations was great. Even without the light-up, it was perfectly fine.

念願叶って雪の白川郷へ妻と2人で訪れることができました。
最初は旅行ガイドを頼りに自力で回ろうかと思っていましたが、当ツアーの存在を知り迷わず申し込みました。
ツアーバスに乗せてもらいガイドの方の案内を聴きながら、白川郷、五箇山の２つのユネスコ世界遺産を効率的に観てあちこち巡ることができとても良かったです。
当日は月曜日で平日だったせいか、白川郷の長瀬家と五箇山の相倉民俗館では、受付をされていた現地の方からゆっくり話も聞けて、昔のことや世界遺産指定後今に至るまで生活で変わったところなどを伺うことができて記憶に残る体験ができました。
お昼の飛騨牛の朴葉焼きと虹鱒甘露煮はとても美味しく頂けました。焼きたてに醤油を軽く塗ったの白海老煎餅も美味でした。
ガイドの方の手作りフリップを使ってのポイントをついた説明も良かったです。
ライトアップでなくてもぜんぜん大丈夫です。

On the day I used it, there was a blizzard that occasionally made it hard to see, and I was worried if it would even take place, but there were no problems at all. You can get off at two locations, and the rest is explained through announcements. I thought it would be nice to have a live commentary from the guide, but it was a great value and packed with information. It was really convenient for a first-time visit, which was great.

利用した日は時折前が見えなくなるほどの吹雪で、開催されるのかな？と心配しましたが全く問題ありませんでした。降車できるのは2ヶ所で、あとはアナウンスで解説してくれます。ガイドさんのナマ解説がいいなー、と思ったけどお値打ちだし情報もいっぱいだしよかったです。
初めてで行くにはものすごく楽でよかった。

It was great that we could be more flexible than with a large bus and efficiently visit the tourist spots. The pickup location and time were punctual, and there were no issues.

大型バスより融通がきき、また効率良く観光スポットを周れて良かった。ピックアップの場所も時間も定刻で来て、問題なかった。

The time allocation was just right; we spent the day without it being too long or too short, and we never got bored! For lunch at Lake Toya, we were free to go eat wherever we wanted, so we were able to have lunch at a place we wanted to try, which was great! The guide informed us about the local specialties at each destination. Our bus guide was from China, and her clear explanations were very helpful. It was impressive that she spoke in three languages! Lake Toya is rich in nature, and the deep snow made us laugh as we struggled to walk. We enjoyed riding the ropeway at Showa Shinzan! It wasn't included in the tour price, so we paid for it ourselves. At Noboribetsu's Hell Valley, we enjoyed the beautiful mountains while smelling the sulfur. The tour coincided with the Shikotsu Lake Ice Festival, so we paid the entrance fee to go in. It was very beautiful and cold, but we made great memories!

時間配分がちょうどよく、長すぎず短すぎず飽きることなく1日過ごせました！
お昼の洞爺湖半の昼食も自由に自分たちで食べに行けたので、行きたかったお店でランチもでき、とても良かったです！
行く先々の名物はガイドさんが教えてくれます！私達のバスガイドさんは中国の方で割りとはっきり言われるところがとても良く参考になりました。3ヶ国語で話されてたのも印象的でした！
洞爺湖半は自然豊かで雪も深く足がとられて笑いっぱなしでした。昭和新山ではロープウェイに乗って満喫しました！ツアー代には含まれてないので、自分たちで乗りました。登別の地獄谷では硫黄臭をかぎながら山がキレイでした。ちょうど、支笏湖の氷濤まつり時期のツアーだったので、入場料払って入りました。とてもキレイで寒かったけど、良い思い出ができました！

I read that the restaurants at Churaumi Aquarium can get crowded, so I took advantage of the free time on Kouri Island before that. I bought a bento from a shop there and finished eating on a bench outside before moving on.

美ら海水族館での昼食は、飲食店が込み合うことがあるとの書き込みを見ましたので、その1つ手前の古宇利島での自由時間を利用し、そこの売店でお弁当を買い、移動までの間に、店の外のベンチで食べ終えました。

I was able to visit various highlights. The male bus guide was very good with his stable narration.

色々な見どころを回ることができました。男性のバスガイドさん、安定感のある語り口でとてもよかったです。

The transfers between boats and buses were smooth, allowing us to see everything very efficiently. I think this is the advantage of the tour.

船やバスなどの乗り換えがスムーズで、とても効率よく見て回ることができました。ツアーの良さだと思います。

I participated in the tour for the second time because I wanted to see Shirakawa-go in winter. Our guide, Kuroda, looked as lively as ever, which was great to see. One of the recommended souvenirs had changed, and I could really feel that Kuroda is constantly researching. Next time, I would like to visit during the illumination season.

冬の白川郷が見たくて、今回2回目のツアー参加でした。ガイドの黒田さん相変わらずお元気そうでなによりです。
おすすめのお土産がひとつ変わっていて、黒田さんも日々研究しているのだと実感しました。
今度はライトアップの時期に、再訪したいと思います。

It was a cost-effective tour that efficiently took us to the places we wanted to go. We also experienced snow rafting at Lake Toya, which was very refreshing. Although we had limited time, we enjoyed ourselves thoroughly.

It seemed there were sightseeing boats at Lake Toya Onsen, but if we had more time, I thought it would have been fine to skip lunch. However, since we couldn't find the boat, I assumed we would run out of time and gave up on that idea.

There were many foreign guests, and the tour guide was trilingual. They were very attentive, and we had a great time.

行きたいところに効率よく連れて行ってもらえ、お得感のあるツアーでした。
洞爺湖では雪上ラフティングも体験しました。とても気持ちよかったです。限られた時間内でしたが、充分楽しめました。
洞爺湖温泉では遊覧船もあったようですが、もし時間があれば、お昼抜きでもいいと思いましたが、船が見当たらなかったので、おそらく時間切れになると思い、諦めました。
外国人客が多く、添乗員さんは、トリリンガルでした。
いろいろ気を配ってくださり、楽しく過ごせました。

I participated in a bus tour for the first time. The woman (a foreigner) at the meeting point was very efficient in giving instructions, and when I was looking for the restroom, she immediately pointed out where it was (laughs).

The bus was full. Although there were many international travelers, the atmosphere inside was very quiet and comfortable. The male guide provided announcements in three languages. His explanations were very clear. We progressed according to the scheduled times at each location. Driving in the snow can be challenging, so this was a great help. This tour is efficient and well-organized, so I highly recommend it for those looking to explore sightseeing spots from Sapporo.

初めてバスツアーに参加しました。
待ち合わせ場所にいらっしゃる女性の方（外国の方）が、てきぱきと
指示をしてくださり、時間までにお手洗いを探していたら、その姿を見て
すぐさまトイレの場所を教えてくださいました（笑）

バスは満員でした。
海外の方達の割合が多いですが車内はとても静かで
過ごしやすかったです。
ガイドの男性の方は3ヶ国語でアナウンスをしてくださいます。
とても分かりやすい説明でした。
各所、滞在時間通りに進みます。
雪の中、自分の運転は大変なのでとても助かりました。
効率よく合理的に進んでいくツアーなので、札幌から観光場所を探している方にはとてもおすすめです。

This time, we participated in a tour visiting three remote islands with two families (four adults and five children). I was worried because there were many of us, and we had a one-year-old child, but the staff was very attentive, which was great.

The mangrove cruise on Iriomote Island was enjoyable for the adults. The water buffalo carts on Yubu Island and Taketomi Island provided a wonderful experience for both adults and children, and I felt it was worth participating in the tour! Personally, I really liked Kaiji Beach when we did the bus tour on Taketomi Island. I had been there before but remembered not being able to find any star sand. However, this time the bus driver taught us how to search for it, and thanks to that, we were able to find a lot, and both adults and children were engrossed in the search!

Since it was a nice day, the scenery was also very good, and we were able to spend a fantastic day.

今回、２家族（大人４人、子ども５人）で、離島３島巡りのツアーに参加しました。
人数が多く、子どもは１歳の小さい子もいたので心配していましたが、丁寧に対応してくださいってとてもよかったです。

西表島のマングローブ遊覧は大人が楽しめました。由布島・竹富島の水牛車は大人も子どももよい体験ができて、ツアーに参加してよかったと思いました！
個人的には竹富島でバス観光した際に行ったカイジ浜がよかったです。以前行ったことがあったのですが、星の砂が全然見つからなかった記憶がありました。しかし今回はバスの運転手さんが探し方を教えてくれて、そのおかげでたくさん見つけることができて大人も子どもも夢中になって探しました！

天気がいい日だったこともあり、景気もとてもよく、最高の１日を過ごすことができました。

I was glad to be able to see the classic tourist spots in Hokkaido in just one day. At Lake Toya, I was able to enjoy a hot spring at a stopover. However, it felt like I was in a foreign country since there were mostly people from Asia, like China, and only two of us were Japanese—myself and the driver. But it was nice that the guide provided explanations in Japanese as well.

北海道の定番観光地を1日で見ることができて良かったです。
洞爺湖では立ち寄り湯で温泉に入ることができました。
ただ、中国などアジア系の方たちばかりで日本人は私と運転手さんの二人だけで、外国に来たような感じでした。でもｶﾞｲﾄﾞさんが日本語でも案内してくれたので良かったです。

Since I was traveling alone, I requested this. I had a rental car, but since it was a solo trip, I chose to go for "ease." I was able to enjoy a full day with an itinerary that included all the places I wanted to visit. I would like to participate again.

ひとり参加だったので こちらにお願いしました。レンタカーもあったのですが 一人旅だったので「楽」を選びました。私が行きたい所が全て入ってるOPで1日楽しむ事が出来ました。また参加したいと思います。

It was a tour with participants who were a bit older and some younger, focused on Shirakawa-go, and it was fulfilling. The driver and the guide were both great. The guide was a veteran, and it felt calm listening to him. He was a guide who was attentive to the customers. I felt a sense of ease. I am past retirement and have extended my employment a bit, but I wonder if the guide is around my age? He can still be very active.

定年過ぎた人とちょっと若い人の参加したツアーでしたが、じっくりど白川郷をターゲットにしたツアーで充実しました．ドライバーの方とガイドの方もよかったですね。ガイドの方はベテランで聞いてる方が落ち着いて聞いてました。お客様さんに寄り添ったガイドさんでしたね．余裕を感じました。私は定年過ぎて再雇用でちょっと延長してますが、ガイドさんは私と同年代なのでしょうか？まだまだ活躍できますね。

I was able to see the beautiful snowy scenery of Shirakawa-go. The bus guide clearly explained the recommended spots before we arrived at Shirakawa-go, so I was able to take many great photos without getting lost. The lunch in Shirakawa-go was also very satisfying, especially the bamboo leaf miso, which was delicious.

雪景色の美しい白川郷を見ることができました。バスガイドさんが、白川郷に着く前におすすめの場所をわかりやすく教えてくださったので、迷うことなくいい写真をたくさん撮れました。白川郷での昼食も、朴葉味噌がとてもおいしく大満足でした。

Since we were traveling with children, I thought a tour would be best for the remote islands, so I signed up.

For the tour options, I had already taken the glass-bottom boat the day before, so I chose the water buffalo cart and bus sightseeing.

The highlight for my child was definitely taking the water buffalo cart to Yubu Island. The water buffalo were cute, and there was a bathroom break along the way, which seemed to be a hit! I really enjoyed the atmosphere when the guide sang folk songs on the shamisen while we rode the water buffalo cart.

Also, the boat rocked more than anything I've experienced in my life! It felt like a roller coaster, and the kids were thrilled!

Although we were already feeling full by the time we reached Yubu Island, it was nice to take it easy again on the water buffalo cart while exploring Taketomi Island.

The time spent at each location was short, but the guides were experienced and kept a good pace, so both my child and I could keep up! We also had no issues with bathroom breaks.

子連れのため、離島はツアーが良いと思い申し込みました。
選べるツアーはグラスボートは前日に乗ったので、水牛車とバス観光をチョイス。

子供の1番のポイントは、由布島に水牛車で行ったところでした。水牛さんが可愛いのと、途中トイレタイムがあったのがヒットポイントだったようです笑
私は水牛車でガイドさんが三味線で民謡を歌ってくれたのが雰囲気があってすごく良かったです。

あと、船が人生で1番揺れました！ジェットコースターのようで、これもまた子供も大喜びでした！

由布島で既にお腹いっぱい感はありましたが、竹富島で再び水牛車でのんびり周遊しつつ休憩できたのは良かったなと思います。

各所滞在時間は短いですが、ガイドさんの皆様も手慣れた様子でテンポよく回れて子供も私もついて行けました！
トイレにも困らなかったです。

It was disappointing that the weather was bad and cold during my first island-hopping trip. There's nothing that can be done about that. I hope to have a chance to redeem myself next time.

初めての離島巡りで天気が悪く、寒かったのが残念でした。こればかりは、仕方ないですね。次回リベンジしたいと思います。

I made the best memories.
I have participated in the tour several times, and I am very satisfied with each one.
I want to invite my friends to go again.

最高の思い出ができました。
何度かツアーに参加させて頂いていますが、どのツアーも大満足です。
またお友達を誘って行きたいです。

I would like to have a temperature check and other confirmations during the first boarding. The Chinese participants do not adhere to the meeting time. They are talking loudly without wearing masks on the bus. (The tour guide does not give any warnings.) I do not want to participate much in the future.

最初の乗車時には検温等の確認をしてほしい。
中国人が集合時間を守らない。バス車内ではマスクを着用せず大声で
話をしている。(添乗員は注意をしない)
今後あまり参加したくない。

I participated with my child! I'm sure we wouldn't have been able to visit so many spots in just one day if we had rented a car! I'm very satisfied! Thank you!

子供と参加させていただきました！
きっとレンタカーだと1日でこんなにたくさんのスポットを回ることはできなかったと思います！大満足です！ありがとうございました！

Having a guide and an audio guide on the bus made the long travel time enjoyable without getting bored. I actually didn't have high expectations for lunch, but it turned out to be better and tastier than I thought. I enjoyed both Lake Shikotsu and Lake Toya, and I was able to explore Mount Usu as well. The rest stop at Mushroom Kingdom was also fun (I had mushroom soup and tempura, etc.), making for a satisfying day. On the way back, we could choose our drop-off location, which allowed us to select a convenient spot for evening activities. The guide was very polite, and overall, it was a great experience.

ガイドさんが付くのとバス車内では案内ガイド？が付いていて長い移動時間も飽きる事なく楽しめました。
実は お昼は期待して居なかったのですが思っていたよりも良かったのと美味しかったです。
支笏湖も洞爺湖も楽しめ、有珠山散策？も出来、途中立ち寄る休憩場所の きのこ王国でも楽しめ(きのこ汁や天ぷら等食べました)満足の1日でした。
帰りは降車場所を決められるので夜の行動に良い場所を選択出来、とても便利でした。
ガイドさんは とても丁寧だったしトータルして とても良かったです。

I was looking for a plan for Shirakawa-go and discovered this one. Choosing this was definitely the right decision. Shirakawa-go was nice, but considering the transportation costs from Takayama, it felt a bit expensive for what you get. This plan allowed me to see both Ainokura and Shirakawa-go, and since lunch wasn't included, it was perfect for someone like me who wanted to enjoy walking around and trying different foods. The water pudding, dumplings, and gohei mochi were delicious.

白川郷のプランを探していてこちらを発見。こちらにして大正解でした。白川郷も良かったのですが見所が高山からの交通費を考えると少なく割高。相倉と白川郷を両方見れて、ランチが含まれいない為、自由に食べ歩きをしたい私にはこのプランはベストでした。水プリン、お団子、五平餅が美味しかったです。

Planning a trip to the remote islands by yourself is quite difficult, so it was great to visit three islands all at once! I was worried about lunch after reading other reviews, but I was satisfied with the meal provided on the tour.

The mangroves on Iriomote Island are amazing, and if you're considering a remote island tour from Ishigaki Island, I definitely think you should see them at least once. It was cloudy, very windy, and cold, but the early morning tour was better because the river wasn't rough, and we could see a lot of fish. (If you participate in winter, it's a good idea to bring a light down jacket or something similar, even if it becomes extra luggage.)

The optional water buffalo cart tour on Taketomi Island was very relaxing and enjoyable! If you go, be sure to ride and listen to the guide's songs and stories! The bus tour was also helpful since it was a cold day with bad weather.

I thought it would be nice if we could choose whether to take photos with the water buffalo. (I had already purchased photos with the water buffalo on Yubu Island.) I expected to have a bit more free time on Taketomi Island, so the bus to the port was a little early, and I couldn't shop or do anything, which was a bit disappointing.

Overall, the guidance was smooth, and the guides were friendly, making it a very comfortable tour, so I was very satisfied.

自分で離島巡りを計画するのはかなり難しいので、一気に三島をまわれてよかったです！
お昼ご飯は他のクチコミを見て心配してましたが、ツアーのご飯としては満足できました。

西表島のマングローブは素晴らしく石垣島からの離島ツアーを考えているならぜひ一度は見た方がいいと思います。
曇りでとても風が強く寒かったですが、朝早い時間のツアーの方が川が荒れてなくて魚もたくさん見れました。（冬に参加する場合荷物になったとしても薄めのダウン等は持っておいた方がいいです）



竹富島のオプションの水牛車観光はのんびりできてとてもよかったです！！
行ったら是非乗ってガイドさんの歌とお話を聞いてください！
バスのツアーも天気が悪く寒い日だったので助かりました。

水牛の写真のは撮るかどうか選ばせていただけるといいかな？と思いました。（由布島で水牛との写真を購入してた為)
竹富島でもう少し自由時間があると思っていたので港までのバスが少し早く、買い物したりできなくバタバタしたのが残念でした。

全体としては案内もスムーズでガイドさんたちの感じも良くとっても快適なツアーだったので大満足です。

I appreciated the attention to detail, and I was able to build good relationships with my fellow tour members. The weather was also great, making it an enjoyable tour. Thank you very much!

細かなことまで気を使ってもらい、ツアーの仲間達とも良い関係ができ、お天気にもあたり、楽しいツアーでした。ありがとうございました