All Reviews for 1-Day Tours

The staff and Bus are good.The Bus is ok and sitting only on top floor and due to Sun Shine very inconvenient and very hot.
Need to take care of this.

We participated as a family of five. We joined a tour that included round-trip tickets, a glass-bottom boat, and a water buffalo cart, which was a great deal.

It took about 10 minutes by boat to reach Taketomi Island, and we arrived comfortably with hardly any rocking. We first boarded the glass-bottom boat, and the guide's explanations were very thorough and easy to understand. I really felt their customer-first philosophy.

The water buffalo cart tour was also satisfying, with the guide providing clear and detailed explanations. Riding the water buffalo cart while listening to Okinawan folk songs as we explored the island truly made me feel the essence of Ryukyu! It was a lot of fun! ♪

家族5人で参加しました。乗船券往復・グラスボート・水牛車がせっとになったツアーでお得なので参加しました。
竹富島まで船で10分程度、ほぼ揺れもなく快適に過ごし到着です。最初にグラスボートの乗りましたがガイドさんの説明が非常に丁寧でわかりやすかったです。お客様第一主義を非常に感じました。
水牛車ツアーもガイドの方が丁寧で分かりやすい説明で満足しました。水牛車に乗りながらの沖縄民謡を聴きながら島内を回りこれぞ琉球！を感じられとても楽しかったです♪

I never imagined bringing an umbrella for mountain climbing, but everyone should have one. Then there's stamina and strength. The last bus isn't at 18:00; we have to coordinate with the other groups. While climbing, all I could think about was the return bus, and the guide kept urging us, saying, "We are the last ones." Based on my experience at the gym, I probably walk at about 5 km/h. However, if the guide determines that I can't keep up, they repeatedly say, "Please think about the return." I had no choice but to retire. I waited for two hours in the mountains. The guide had six people with him, so I had to wait until everyone else returned from Jomon Sugi. I was told by the guide to leave my belongings at Wilson Stock and climbed up with just myself, so when the rain started pouring, I was at a loss. Naturally, even though I had my phone, there was no signal. This time, I was painfully reminded of my own naivety.

登山に傘はイメージになかったのですが一人に1本あるべきです。あとは体力と筋力。帰りのバスは18:00が最終と言う訳ではなく、他のグループに合わせなければなりません。登り始めるや帰りのバスのことばかり、下山中は「私達が最後です」とガイドさんから何度もせかされます。ジムに通いの経験からするとたぶん時速5Kmで歩きます。でもガイドさんからついて来
れないと判断されると「帰りの事を考えてください。」と何度も言われリタイヤせざるを得ません。山中で2時間待ちです。ガイドさんが6人連れてあったので他の皆さんが縄文杉迄行って戻ってくるまでの待ち時間です。私などは、ガイドさんからｳｲﾙｿﾝ株で荷物を置いていくように言われて身一つで上ってきていたので、雨がどしゃ降りになったときは途方にくれました。当然ですけど、携帯持ってても圏外です。こん回、自分の甘さを嫌と言うほど思い知らされました。

It was a very hard tour. I underestimated it, and at one point, I felt like turning back due to the actual difficulty. However, I pushed through so as not to inconvenience others, and the sense of achievement was immense. Fortunately, we were blessed with clear weather that day, and I was able to breathe in the refreshing air of Yakushima while trekking.

The path to the trolley road was tough, and the climb from the mountain trail to Taiko Rock was really challenging. My legs were tired and I struggled to keep going. But when I finally reached Taiko Rock, I was like, "Wow!" (so moving). Right after descending, I felt that choosing this tour was the right decision (though I couldn't think that way while climbing).

It probably depends on the guide, but my tour guide was quite hands-off. There wasn't much explanation, and I didn't feel any concern for those who were lagging behind. The guide kept moving ahead without waiting. It felt like they were reluctantly taking along tourists who weren't used to the mountains.

There was another guide who carried a Kodama doll, and they were chatting and explaining about the mountains in a loud and entertaining way that could be heard by the guests at the back, sharing tips on how to walk on the trails. Honestly, I think if I had that guide, I would have enjoyed this tour even more.

I believe the content of the tour is very good, but the experience can vary greatly depending on the guide. However, since you can't choose your guide, I guess it all comes down to "luck."

とてもハードなツアーでした。
甘く見てましたので実際のハードさに途中で帰りたい気持ちになりました。
他の人に迷惑がかかってはならぬと頑張ったので達成感はこの上なかったです。この日はラッキーなことに快晴に恵まれ大変気持ちのよい屋久島の空気を胸いっぱいに吸い込みながらのトレッキングになりました。
トロッコ道に出るまでが辛い道でしたし、登山道から太鼓岩を目指す登り箇所は本当にキツイです。足が疲れて上がりません。でも太鼓岩に到着したときはわあ～！(感動）。
下山直後にこのツアーを選んで良かったと思えました（登ってる最中は思えなかったけど）

ガイドさんにもよるんでしょうが、私のツアーのガイドさんは放置型でした。
説明もあまりありませんでしたし、遅れている人への気遣いも感じられませんでした。先にどんどん進んで行ってしまわれてて。
山慣れない観光客を面倒くさそうに連れて行ってやってるって感じにもうけとれました。
こだまの人形を持ち歩いているガイドさんがいらっしゃいましたが、おしゃべりも山の説明も、ココの道はこう歩くんだよ、とか山歩きのコツなど大きな声で最後尾のお客さんまで聞こえるように面白おかしく話しておられて、正直あのガイドさんにガイドしてもらってたらもっともっとこのツアーを楽しめたんだろうなって思いました。

ツアーの内容はとても良いと思いますが、率いるガイドさんによって良さは変わると思います。ただガイドは自分で選べないので、こればっかりは「運」なんだろうなと思います。

Overall the tour was a great experience for me and my family.

Our guide Taiji was very knowledgable about the places we visited and was very flexible and accomodating to our plans. He was also very engaging towards the group.

We would definitely engage him again when we tour Japan again and strongly recommend him to travellers.

Mother Nature defeated all attempts by the enthusiastic travel team to make it a great day. Unfortunately we caught the tails winds and rain from a typhoon that went through and there is no cancellation, just changes to routing schedule, they do warn you of this possibility. Every change of plan was thrawted with more wind and rain. Tour guide tried her hardest to make a go of it and was very knowledgeable and forthcoming with interesting information and felt a tad sorry for her and the driving team who were also very pleasant. Mother Nature won out on this one, just a shame there isn’t the ability to take a rain check as our US cousins would say, the weather ended up so bad it was hard to stand up and MT Fuji itself was closed. I imagine it is a great tour in any other circumstances.

This is a beautiful bus equipped with free Wi-Fi. The driver and guide were both very nice, making for a comfortable experience. I participated on a Saturday, and fortunately, there was no major traffic congestion.

I was able to fully enjoy the summer flowers of Hokkaido, which was the highlight of this trip. Shikisai no Oka is very vast, and the ground can be uneven, so I recommend using a cart. Even within the time allotted for the bus tour, you can reach distant areas of the grounds and see a variety of flower fields.

FreeWifi搭載の綺麗なバスです。運転手の方、ガイドの方もとても良い方で快適に過ごすことができました。土曜日の参加でしたが、幸い大きな渋滞もありませんでした。
今回の北海道旅行のメインである夏の北海道の花々を満喫することができました。
四季彩の丘はとても広大で、足元も悪いのでカート利用することをお勧めします。バスツアーの滞在時間内でも敷地の遠方まで行け、多くの種類の花畑を見ることができます。

Very good tour, complete value for money. Guides are very pleasent and helpful

Churaumi Aquarium, Kouri Island, and Busena Marine Observatory were all impressive, so I recommend them. However, the tour members are not always exclusively Japanese, so the bus can get quite noisy. You will be provided with a receiver for the tour guide, but it was often choppy, making it hard to hear the important parts. While bus tours are enjoyable, you have to be mindful of the meeting times, and you can't choose your fellow members, so if you're not fluent in multiple languages, it can be difficult to bond with others on the bus. There is quite a distance to walk to the parking lot. If you participate as a couple, it might not be a problem at all.

美ら海水族館、古宇利島、ブセナ海中展望塔はそれぞれ感動的でしたのでお薦めですがツアーメンバーは日本人ばかりとは限らないので車内はとてもうるさい場合があります。観光案内のレシーバーを貸与されますが途切れ途切れで肝心なところが聞こえませんでした。バスツアーは楽ですが集合時間を気にしなくてはならないしメンバーも選べないので多国語に堪能でないと車内で親交を深めるのは難しい。駐車場までの徒歩距離が結構あります。カップルで参加すれば何の問題も無いかも。

The guide was wonderful! We had a great time throughout the tour! The Churaumi Aquarium was amazing, but the other stops were just at a level for taking commemorative photos.

ガイドさんが素晴らしい‼️ ツアー終日 楽しい時間を過ごせました‼️ 美ら海水族館も 凄い、ただ 後の中継地は 記念撮影するレベルかな。

The tour was more relaxed than I expected, with no rush or long waits. It included the main attractions of the Yaeyama Islands and was a fulfilling plan.

急かされることもなく待たされることもなく、思った以上にゆったり出来たツアーだった。
八重山の主要な観光が入っており充実したプランだった。

I had never been to a remote island, so I joined a tour.

Since we took the boat and bus multiple times, my elementary school-aged child was getting a bit bored!

I wanted to go at least once, so I'm satisfied with this. Next time, I might just go to Taketomi Island.

離島に行ったことがなかったのでツアーで参加。

船、バスに何回も乗ったので、小学生の子供は飽き気味！

一回は行ってみたかったので、これで満足です。
次は行っても竹富島くらいかなぁ〜

I heard from someone who has been there that the bus to the trailhead can get crowded, so I chose this plan. Thanks to that, I was able to hike without worrying about the bus for the round trip.

Also, I realized for the first time after participating that if you walk at a normal pace, you might not return before dark, so sometimes it was necessary to walk at a slightly faster pace. However, our guide observed our condition and led us at a pace that was manageable, so even as beginners, we could follow along with confidence.

Additionally, I felt that leg and core strength is necessary. (It was okay not to have much stamina.) Even younger people experienced pain in their hips and ankles towards the end, so I think it's better to have as much gear as possible to reduce the burden on the knees and ankles. (I used compression leggings to alleviate the strain, and I wore marathon leggings.)

行ったことがある人から、
登山口までのバスが混むと聞いていたので、こちらのプランを選びました。
おかげで行き帰りのバスを気にすることなく、登山できました。

また、参加してから初めて分かりましたが、
普通のペースで歩いていると明るいうちに帰って来れなくなるため、
時には気持ち速いペースで歩く必要がありました。
ただ、ガイドさんが私たちの様子を見ながら、
無理のないペースでリードして下さったので、
登山初心者の私たちでも安心してついて行けました。

そのほか、足腰の筋力は必要だと感じました。
（スタミナはあまりなくても大丈夫でした）
若い人でも、最後の方で股関節や足首に痛みが来る人もいたので、
ひざや足首への負担軽減のためにできるだけの装備を
していった方が良いかと思います。
（私は、負担を軽減するスパッツ（私はマラソン用のスパッツを履きました）やストックを使用しました）

We were picked up on time by our guide Tom Harada. He was very throughout and thoughtful in planning what we should visit and made all the different sites arrangement efficiently . He is knowledgeable about the itinerary on hand . His approach is filled with dedication and heart . I would recommend to anyone looking for an English speaking guide to reserve Tom Harada. You will not be disappointed.

It was very hard and it rained quite a bit, but thanks to the guide's wonderful pacing and their effort to make it enjoyable, I was able to trek happily until the end!

とてもハードで雨もけっこう降ってましたが
ガイドさんの素晴らしいペース配分と楽しま
せてくださるお気持ちで最後まで楽しく
トレッキング できました！

I usually play sports, so I was confident in my stamina, but 13 hours was definitely tiring. However, it was a place I absolutely do not regret visiting! The veteran guide was reliable (he seemed to be over 70 years old, but he mentioned it was his fifth consecutive day). If you're going to Yakushima, I recommend this tour! In fact, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that if you don't go, you won't understand the purpose of coming to Yakushima.

普段からスポーツをやっているので体力には自信がありましたが、さすがに13時間は疲れました。が、絶対に行って後悔しない場所でした！ベテランのガイドさんで頼りになりました(70歳過ぎてたみたいですが今日で5日連続ですって言ってました)。屋久島に行くならこのツアーをお勧めします！というか行かないと何のために屋久島に来たかわかりませんっと言っても過言ではないです。

The guide was kind, the weather was beautiful, and it was the best! Thank you! I want to use it again^^/ Looking forward to it~

ガイドさん優しくて、天気も綺麗で最高でした！ ありがとうございます！
また利用したいです^^/ よろしく〜

We were very fortunate that the summer weather was very good; skied were clear. From afar on the coach, we were able to see Mount Fuji in its elegance. A great guide (Joji) was passionate about the mountain, sharing her own experience when she did the ascent to the crater top. That made the emotional connection. The cable car ride was beautiful; it brought us to the sulphur “mine” that added to the volcanic heritage of Mount Fuji. The ride on the pirate ship in the lake was nice as a good conclusion to the excursion.

The day I participated, it rained 97% of the time, which was a bit disappointing, but I was glad I joined the tour because of the rain.
- The guide gave advice on when to wear a raincoat! The basic idea is to use an umbrella to protect your upper body and a raincoat for your lower body. If you wear a raincoat on your upper body from the start, it gets hot and you won't have the stamina to walk all day...
- For lunch, they set up a tarp to shield us from the rain! It was pouring heavily, and I was wondering how we would eat, but thanks to the guide setting up the tarp, we were able to eat without getting wet! I was really grateful for that!
- The guide shared interesting facts about Yakusugi and Yakushima, which kept my spirits up while walking.

The guide was very cheerful, and I was able to enjoy the walk. I'm glad I signed up for the tour.
(I recommend bringing a simple change of clothes for the return trip, as your clothes will be soaked from the Yakusugi, and you might get cold on the bus!)

参加した日は、歩く時間の97％は雨という日で少し残念だなと思ったいたのですが、雨だったからこそツアーに参加してよかったと思いました。
・カッパを着るタイミングやアドバイスをしてくれる！基本は傘をさして上半身を守る、下半身はカッパがオススメ、最初から上半身カッパだと暑くて１日歩き通すための体力がなくなる…などなど
・お昼はタープで雨よけをしてくれた！お昼はザーザー降りの雨でどうやって昼を食べようかと思っていましたが、ガイドさんがタープを張ってくれたおかげで、雨に濡れず食べられました！かなりありがたかったです！
・屋久杉や屋久島の豆知識を教えてくれるので、元気に歩けました。

とても明るいガイドさんで、楽しく歩き通せました。ツアーに申し込んでよかったです。
（屋久杉の帰りは服がびしょびしょなため帰りのバスで体を冷やしてしまうので、簡単な着替えを持っていくのをお勧めします！！）

The texture of the moss felt great. Surrounded by overwhelming nature, I was able to spend a relaxing time. I was able to hear a lot of recommendations for shops that aren't on the internet from the guide, making it a fulfilling trip.

コケの手触りがいい感じでした。圧倒的な自然に囲まれて、ぼんやりと癒される時間を過ごすことが出来ました。ガイドさんから、ネットに無いおすすめの店やらをたくさん聞くことができ、充実した旅行になりました。

Hop on/off bus offer convenient way for quick sightseeing. Bus schedule is on time. Be aware there is no lower deck seating. Passenger need to be able to ascend steep steps to upper deck.

Perfect quick tour if looking for brief sight-seeing on time constrain. Also suitable for elderly with limited mobility as walking is minimal (location sight-seeing is self-paced). 2 drivers provided for safe-driving for comfortable long distance coach/bus trip. Tour guide, Michika was informative, engaging and clear with instructions.

I finally visited the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium. It was crowded during the Obon season, but I was able to see the main attractions. Unfortunately, my walk on Kouri Island was in the rain, but I'm sure the views would have been wonderful if it had been sunny. Manzamo was very crowded with tourists, so I had a hard time taking photos. Overall, I didn't have much time, but I was very satisfied with how much I was able to see in a short period. The bus ride was long, but the guide shared stories about Okinawa's history and folklore, making the ride enjoyable.

念願の美ら海水族館。お盆の時期で混んでいたのですが、主なみたいものは見ることができました。古宇利島は残念ながら雨での散歩となりましたが、きっと晴れていたら素敵な景色が見れたことでしょう。万座毛は観光客がたくさんいたので、写真撮るのに苦労しました。全体的に時間の余裕はあまりないですが、短時間でいろいろ巡ることができたので大満足です。バスの乗車時間が長いのですが、ガイドさんが沖縄歴史や昔話などをしてくださったりしたので乗車時間も楽しむことができました。

Despite the rain, we went on a bus tour and rode a water buffalo cart. My 6-year-old was delighted to swing on the star sand beach that we visited during the bus tour. We were also able to find some hermit crabs. The bus attendant was very kind, which made our time enjoyable even in the rain.

雨降りの中でしたが、バス観光と水牛車に乗りました。
6歳の子供はバス観光で連れて行ってもらった星の砂の浜辺のブランコに喜んでました。ヤドカリも探せました。
バスの添乗員の方が親切だったこともあり、雨降りでも楽しく過ごせました。

The trip is fun.
Our tour guide seiji-san is cheerful, has good command of english and thoughtful. He shared information on the places we went to.
I didnt get to see the peak of mt. Fuji because it was very foggy that day. Nevertheless, i enjoyed the very cold breeze.
The 4d experience of mt. Fuji was a blast.. Fun, fun, fun.
I guess the only thing that i regret is that time allotted for each activity is quite short. But it is understandable considering the time constraint we had and the traffic that day.
All in all, i enjoyed the experience. Thank you veltra, seiji san and funabashi san for driving us safely backto shinjuku.

Despite being hit by a series of typhoons before and after the tour, it was conducted as planned due to the timing of the schedule.

Essential items for this plan are a flashlight, an umbrella, and a raincoat. First, for about the first hour of the climb, it is completely dark, and without a flashlight, you won't be able to see anything. Additionally, Yakushima is famous for its frequent rain, so an umbrella is a must. I don't recommend a raincoat too much because you might get dehydrated from the humidity. Besides, you'll get wet anyway. The umbrella is to avoid losing body heat from being continuously drenched in rain, so it's ideal to move with a flashlight on your head and an umbrella in one hand.

During my participation, the weather was mostly rainy with occasional clouds and brief moments of sunshine. It might have been different without the typhoons, but I had received information that Yakushima is a rainy island, so I interpret it as typical weather for Yakushima. Still, walking through the mossy forest was refreshing and enjoyable. Of course, fatigue comes later, but the experience of trekking in Yakushima, a place you won't visit many times in your life, was wonderful.

催行前後に台風が立て続けに発生するハプニングに見舞われながらも、間の日程ということもあり催行。

このプランで確実に必要なアイテムは、ライトと傘、カッパですね。
まず、登り始め1時間程度は真っ暗でライトがなければ何も見えません。
さらに屋久島は雨がよく降る島でも有名な為、同時に傘は必須です。
カッパは蒸し暑さで脱水しかねないのであまりお勧めしません。というかどうせ濡れます。
雨に打たれ続けて体温を奪われるのを避ける為の傘なので、頭にライト、片手に傘の状態で動くことが望ましいです。

実際、私の参加時も終始雨時々曇り、時々晴れ間、みたいな天気が続いておりました。台風がなければまた違うのかもしれませんが、雨がよく降る島という情報は得ていたので、通常運転の屋久島お天気事情だったのだと解釈しています。
それでも、苔生す森の中を歩いていると涼しげで歩いているだけで楽しかったです。
疲れは当然後からついてきますが、人生でそう何回も行かないであろう屋久島でトレッキングができた経験はステキなものでした。

It was my first trekking experience, but it was almost free-form.

We shared a ride with another group to the trailhead, but the guide didn't introduce themselves. Even when the trek began, they walked silently without looking back. At first, I thought that was just how it was, but the guides from the other group were providing clear guidance and discussing points to consider while walking.

Even when there were sights to see, I was only told, "This is ◯◯. Take a picture," and I ended up eavesdropping on the other group's guide.

On the way back, we encountered quite heavy rain, and even though it was a single path, I felt quite anxious being left behind. They probably didn't even notice when I fell. During the three-hour journey back, we only had one break.

初トレッキング でしたが、ほぼフリーでした。

他のグループと乗り合いで登山口まで向かいましたが、ガイドさんは名乗りもせず。
登山が始まっても後ろを振り向く事なく黙々と歩くのみ。
最初はそういうものかと思ってましたが、他のグループのガイドさんはキッチリとガイドされ、歩く際のポイントも話されてました。

見所があっても「はい◯◯です。写真撮ってね」と言われるのみで、他のグループのガイドさんの話を盗み聞きしてました。

帰りはかなり激しく雨に合い、一本道とはいえ放って行かれたのはかなり不安でした。
恐らく私がこけたのも全く気づいてません。
3時間の道のりで帰りの休憩は1回だけでした。

It was a very good tour. We stayed at a hotel in Naha City, and since we couldn't drive, we were grateful to be taken to places like the Churaumi Aquarium and American Village, which are difficult to reach without a car. The price, including the aquarium admission fee, was a great deal. The time management was excellent, and we enjoyed each location. Our guide, Mr. Kajino, was wonderful, and he even performed songs and dances to the sanshin in the car. During our stay, I tried most of the things recommended by the guide, which was also appreciated. The root beer was delicious! I believe there are many challenges with so many international guests, but please keep up the good work.

とても良いツアーでした。那覇市内のホテルに泊まり、私達は車の運転が出来ない為、美ら海水族館やアメリカンビレッジなど車がないと行かれない所へ連れて行ってもらえて有り難かったです。水族館の入場料込みでこの金額はお得です。時間配分もよく、各所で楽しめました。またガイドの梶野さんが素晴らしく、車内では三線に合わせて歌や踊りも披露してくださいました。滞在中、ガイドさんに勧められたものだいたい食べました。こういう情報も嬉しかったです。ルートビア美味しかったですよ！
海外からのお客様が多くご苦労も多々あると思いますが、これからも頑張って下さい。

It rained from the morning, and during the tour, a typhoon hit us directly, making it a very memorable experience. There were a total of 9 participants, and it was a very fulfilling tour for the price. If you're planning a sightseeing trip to Okinawa, I definitely recommend this tour. The guide was very friendly and kind, and the explanations during the tour were easy to understand and very educational. I was extremely satisfied.

朝から雨が降り、ツアー中台風が発生して直撃最中に移動し、とても印象に残るツアーになりました。総勢9人での参加でしたが、値段の割にとても充実したツアーでした。沖縄に観光旅行するなら絶対このツアーはオススメです。ガイドさんもとても気さくな優しい方でツアー中のガイドもわかりやすくとても勉強になりました。大満足でした。

Since a typhoon was approaching, I thought the scenery might not be great, but at the cape and Daishi Forest Park, we were able to enjoy clear weather and have a wonderful experience.

I was focused on trekking, so it was a good decision to wear comfortable clothes and shoes. For my first trekking experience, I chose the 60-minute course. Surrounded by nature, I was able to move my body a lot!

After that, we had three hours at the aquarium, which was enough time to explore thoroughly. Thank you to the tour guide and the bus driver for your hard work during the long hours. Thank you very much.

台風が近づいてた中での参加だったので、あまり景色は良くないんだろうな～と思いつつでしたが、岬や大石林山では晴れてのびのびと体験することができました。

トレッキングが目当てだったので、動きやすい服装や靴で行って正解でした。
初めてのトレッキングは60分コースを選びました。自然に囲まれながら、たくさん身体を動かせました！

その後の水族園も三時間時間を取ってくれてたので充分回ることができました。
添乗員さん、バスの運転手さん、長時間お疲れ様でした。ありがとうございました。