All Reviews for 1-Day Tours

The guide and the driver were both very pleasant, making for a safe and enjoyable trip. During the bus rides, there was no excessive commentary or performance; the announcements and songs were just right, allowing us to relax and not feel bored while traveling by bus.

ガイドさん、運転手の方もとても感じがよく、安心して楽しく旅になりました。
バスの移動の時間も過剰な案内やパフィーマンスはなく、ちょうどよいくらいの案内と歌などを所々で歌ってくださり、ゆっくり休みながらバスでの移動中も退屈することもなく、過ごすことができました。

I participated in a tour of the Churaumi Aquarium.

I didn't research beforehand, so it was disappointing that there was no all-you-can-eat pineapple at the first stop, Nago Pineapple Park.

The stay at the Churaumi Aquarium was three hours, and I thought that would be long, but once I got there, I realized that it wasn't nearly enough time.

Overall, I think the tour was packed with activities.

However, it was a bit disappointing that there were hardly any Japanese participants, and instead of hearing directly from the guide, we only listened to a multilingual audio guide through earphones.

美ら海水族館を回るツアーということで参加しました。

事前に調べていなかったのが悪いのですが、最初の名護パイナップルパークは、パイナップルの食べ放題がなくてがっかりでした。

美ら海水族館の滞在時間は3時間だったのですが、行く前は長いかなと予想していましたが、行ってみたら全然時間が足りないですね。

ツアーとしては盛りだくさんでよかったと思います。

ただ、日本人の参加者がほとんどいないこと、
ガイドさんの直接の話ではなく、多国語対応の音声ガイドをイヤホンで聞くだけなので、
その点はちょっと残念。

It was my first trip to Yakushima. I was torn between the Jomon Sugi course and the Shiratani Unsuikyo course, but I found a course that allows you to experience both in one day. I was a bit anxious about trekking from 4 AM to 6 PM, but thanks to our guide, I was able to enjoy the forest of Yakushima, where the Kodama (tree spirits) are said to reside. I took a lot of photos and created wonderful memories! If I go to Yakushima again, I would love to request the same guide. Thank you for the wonderful experience!

初めての屋久島旅行でした。縄文杉コースか白谷白雲峡コースか迷っていたところ、この2コースを1日で回れるコースを見つけました。4時から18時にかけてトレッキングをするのは不安でしたが、ガイドさんのお陰でこだまのいる屋久島の森を味わうことができました。たくさん写真を撮って頂き、素敵な思い出ができました！また屋久島で行くのであれば同じガイドさんにお願いしたいです。素敵なありがとうございました！！

The day before it rained, so I was worried about the weather, but luckily it only drizzled. Moreover, because of that, there was a rainbow in the view from Taiko Rock! Waking up at four in the morning and walking for nearly half a day was quite tough, but it was worth it.

前日が雨だったので天気が心配でしたが、運よく小雨程度で済みました。しかもそのおかげで太鼓岩からの景色に虹が！！朝四時起きで半日近くあるくのはなかなかきつかったですが、それだけの価値はありました。

Many hotels had pick-up services, and since it was the first hotel, the wait was too long. There was no commentary from the guide, so it felt boring. Also, the small gifts, like stickers, weren't very exciting. I wished we had more time at the aquarium.

多くのホテルにお迎えがあり、最初のホテルだったのでその時間が長すぎました。ガイドの話もなく暇でした。そしてプチプレゼントがシールなどであまり嬉しくなかったです。
また、水族館の時間がもっと欲しかったです。

The shuttle service from the hotel was very helpful. I was able to smoothly arrange for the boat, water buffalo, and cycling. I paid 300 yen for an hour to upgrade to an electric bike on-site, which was a good decision since the roads were sandy and had unexpected ups and downs. Taketomi Island is a wonderful place. You can walk around the village, but definitely try to bike to Nishizaki Pier and Kondoi Beach. You'll be amazed!

ホテルからの送迎があり、とても助かりました。船、水牛、サイクリングとスムーズに手続きできました。自転車は一時間300円を現地で払って電動にしましたが、道が砂地で案外アップダウンがあるので正解でした。竹富島は素敵な島です。集落は歩いても回れますが、西桟橋やコンドイ浜へもぜひ自転車で行ってみて下さい。感動します！

The distance traveled and the walking distance were long, and it was quite challenging in the heat, but I was really happy with the guide's hospitality. It was truly a once-in-a-lifetime bus tour. I definitely want to meet this bus guide again and do some sightseeing. Of course, I felt that we efficiently visited the tourist spots, and the cost performance was very high.

移動距離と歩く距離が長く、暑い中でしたので少し大変でしたが、ガイドさんのおもてなしの心がすごく嬉しかったです。本当に一期一会なバスツアーでした。ぜひまた今回のバスガイドさんにお会いして観光したいと思います。もちろん、観光地も効率よく周れてコストパフォーマンスはとても高いと感じました。

The water buffalo Akahachikun was so cute!! The guide's singing voice was wonderful, and I really enjoyed it!! We also decided to rent bicycles, and it was so much fun to pedal together! I want to do it again!

水牛のあかはちくんがとても可愛かった！！
ガイドさんの歌声も素敵で満喫できました！！
サイクリングも追加で借りることになりましたが、みんなで漕ぐのはとても楽しかったです！またやりたい！

For this price, you can visit five places in one day, and it includes an admission ticket to the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, along with a fun tour guide who provides interesting information about the sights. The tourist spots were great, but especially the guide! Not only did they provide information about the highlights, but they also performed island songs and even changed from their guide uniform into traditional clothing to sing. They were a talented and charming person!

このお値段で1日フルに5箇所も回れて、美ら海水族館の入場券もついて、バスガイドさんによる楽しい見所案内も付いてます。
観光地も良かったですが、特にガイドさん！
見所案内もさることながら、島歌を披露してくれたり、さらにガイドさんの制服から伝統衣装？にチェンジして唄ってくれたり、芸達者な可愛いらしい方でした！

I was able to fully enjoy a packed one-day schedule. I thought it was strange to have both the water buffalo ride from Iriomote Island to Yufu Island and the water buffalo cart in Taketomi, but both offered different experiences, and I understood why they were both included! I would like to use this service again.

１日スケジュールの詰まった予定を満喫出来ました。
西表島から由布島への水牛と竹富での水牛車の何で二回と思っていたのですが、どちらも違う体験ができて、なるほどと納得でした❗
又利用したいです。

On the day I participated, it was raining from the morning, but in the forest, the trees acted like umbrellas, so I didn't feel it much. The guide was considerate and tried to show us good views, but in the end, we couldn't see anything from Taiko Rock due to the fog. However, it felt like we got to see a rare sight, and it was a lot of fun. The Shiratani Unsuikyo in the rain was nice too, with clear air, but I want to come back for a revenge visit on a sunny day next time.

参加した日は朝から雨が降っていましたが、森の中では木が傘の役割を果たしてくれてあまり感じませんでした。ガイドさんは良い景色を見せようと配慮してくださって、結局太鼓岩からは霧で何も見えませんでしたが、逆にレアな景色が見れたようでとても楽しかったです。雨の白谷雲水峡も空気が澄んでいて良かったですが、次は晴れている日にリベンジしたいです。

There were few snack shops inside and around the Churaumi Aquarium, so there wasn't much to eat, and we ended up ordering something reluctantly. We realized it was our mistake, and if we had known in advance, we would have bought snacks at a convenience store.

As for the tour itself, we were very satisfied and grateful!! The tour guide was really kind and handled the troubles of the Chinese tourists quickly and smartly, looking very cool while doing so!!

美ら海水族館の中やその周辺に、軽食屋さんが少なくて、食べたいものがなかったけど、仕方なく注文して食べた…という感じでした。私たちが悪いが、事前に分かってたら、コンビニで軽食を買ってたなぁ…と自分達のミスに反省しました。
ツアーじたいは、とても満足で感謝しかなかったです！！添乗員の方も本当に親切で、中国人ツアー客のトラブルにも迅速に対応されてて、格好良くスマートにされていました！！

The guidance from our tour guide, Jewel, was precise and her storytelling was wonderful. Aside from us, the rest of the group was made up of foreigners, but I believe it was largely thanks to her that everyone adhered to the meeting times at each location. I also forgot the driver's name, but his safe driving and humility left a good impression. I would like to use this service again if the opportunity arises.

添乗のジュエル？さんの案内が的確で語りも素晴らしかった。私達夫婦以外は全員外国の方でしたがどの場所の集合時間がきちんと守られたのは彼女の功績大だと思います。また名前は失念しましたが運転手さんも安全運転と謙虚さが好印象でした。また機会があれば利用したいと思っています。

I participated in this tour because I couldn't rent a car while traveling alone. Since it was a weekday, there were few participants, which allowed for a relaxed experience. What I found very good was the freedom to move around almost freely at the destination. As long as you don't miss the meeting time, it's fine. You don't have to match the pace of others. The meals were also luxurious at the resort area.

I was truly satisfied. However, I would be happy if there were a dedicated tour for those who want to spend more time at Daishi Forest Mountain.

1人旅で、レンタカー借りれないので参加しました。平日ともあり、参加人数も少なくのびのびできました。とても良いと思ったのは、現地ではほぼ自由に動ける事。待ち合わせ時間に遅れなければ大丈夫。周りに合わせなくて良いです。食事もリゾート地で豪華でした。
本当に満足できました。
ただ、大石林山にゆっくりしたいので、専用のツアーがあれば嬉しいです

The Jomon Sugi, which has been a dream of mine since Yakushima became a World Heritage site, was finally within reach for us this time. However, my husband and I are already in our 50s, and the thought of a 22 km, 11-hour trek was daunting, especially since we don't have a regular exercise routine. But when I inquired by phone beforehand, the woman from the tour company was incredibly kind and friendly, which gave me confidence that this tour was the right choice.

On the day of the tour, our guide, Komano, was attentive to all the members, regardless of their age or physical ability. Each of the eight members felt safe and relaxed, allowing us to enjoy the long and challenging journey. I am truly grateful to Komano, our strong and reliable guide, as well as to the younger participants. Their cheerful conversations and singing encouraged us, helping us to overcome the tough parts of the trek. I believe that if even one of them had been missing, my husband and I would not have been able to meet our long-awaited Jomon Sugi. I would like to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt thanks.

屋久島が世界遺産になった当初から憧れだった縄文杉。今回ご縁があってやっと訪れる機会ができましたが、私達夫婦はすでに50代。普段特に運動の習慣もない私たちに22㎞、11時間の行程は不安だらけでしたが、事前に電話で問い合わせた際に対応してくださったツアー会社の女性は、たいへん親切でフレンドリーな方で、“このツアーで間違いない”と確信ができました。当日のツアーでは、ガイドの駒野さんが、年齢も身体能力もバラバラのメンバーにまんべんなく気遣いをしてくださり、８人のメンバーそれぞれが安心し、リラックスしてつらく長い行程を楽しんでいることを常時感じることができました。屈強で頼もしいガイドの駒野さんはもとより、ツアー参加者の若い皆さんに、心より感謝しています。みなさんの楽しいおしゃべりや、歌声によって勇気づけられ、つらい行程をなんとか乗り越えることができました。みなさんのうちの誰一人が欠けても、中年の私たちが念願の縄文杉に会うことはできなかったと思います。この場をお借りし、心よりお礼申し上げます。

After reading the reviews, my expectations were raised. It was good, but nothing more and nothing less. Also, I went at the end of September, and the sunlight was very strong, so women especially need to take sun protection measures.

体験談を読んでから行ったせいか、期待値が上がってしまっていました。
良かったです。ただそれ以上でもそれ以下でもありません。
また、9月末に行ったのですが日差しがとても強く、女性は特に日焼け対策はマストです。

Despite the heavy rain, I was grateful that the tour went ahead as planned. I was able to participate in the tour. The raincoat I brought as a backup was a lifesaver. The guide on the mangrove cruise mentioned that it had been five years since visibility was this poor. In such conditions, we visited Iriomote, Yufu, and Taketomi. The round trip from Iriomote to Yufu was by water buffalo cart. I was surprised at how smart the buffalo are! It seems they are more energetic in the rain, and they were faster than I expected. The Taketomi tour was a scenic ride around the island in the water buffalo cart. I thought it would have been even better if the weather had been nice, but it was still very beautiful (о´∀`о). My husband seemed to enjoy the Taketomi tour by water buffalo cart the most. I want to try the glass-bottom boat and the water buffalo cart again. I hope the weather is nice next time. I will participate in the tour again, so please take care of us then.

あいにくの大雨でしたが、雨天決行だったのがありがたい。ツアーに参加する事ができました。予備で持っていたレインコートは大活躍。マングローブクルーズのガイドさんは、こんなに視界が悪いのは5年ぶり。と言っていました。そんな中、西表観光、由布観光、竹富観光。西表から由布の行き帰りは水牛車。牛さんの頭の良い事にびっくり‼牛さんは、雨の方が元気らしく、思ってたより早かったです。竹富観光は水牛車で島めぐり。天気が良かったらもっと最高だろーなーとかいいながらも、とってもキレイでした(о´∀`о)うちの旦那は水牛車での竹富観光が一番良かったみたいです。グラスボートも水牛車も、またリベンジしたいです。次は天気になるといーな。その時はまたツアーに参加しますのでよろしくお願いします。

Even though there is no guide, I think it would be nice to have announcements about today's route and where we are heading next.

The audio guide is also choppy and hard to hear.

ガイド無しとは言っても
今日のルートの確認やこれから向かうところくらいはアナウンスがあってもいいと思う。

音声ガイドも途切れ途切れで聞きづらい。

Good trip. If there's a little more time to ride the roller coaster at the 4D theme park, it would be even better!

Would've preferred more explanation at the locations. The details were only in the bus on the way to the locations and details were not that much.

Our tour guide was very lovely though! :)

The water buffalo had a name, and I rode "Tomi-kun" on Taketomi Island. It was relaxing to be pulled around the island by the buffalo. The stories from the buffalo handler were interesting, and it was a very nice time.

水牛には、名前がついていて、私は、竹富島の『富くん』に乗車。のんびりと牛に引かれて島をぐるりと。牛使いさんのお話も面白かったし、とてもいい時間でした。

I had a wonderful time on this trip. Our tour guide Levin was great. He was very friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, and entertaining. He took great care to insuring that we all had the best experience possible, which included recommendations about local treats, shopping, and interesting things that could be done alon the way. He went above and beyond the tour requirements by answering many of my questions about Japan, and gave great recommendations regarding places to eat and things to do in Tokyo. The trip itself was fun, we got very lucky and were able to see Mt. Fuji throughout the entire trip. The lunch at Ninja village was delicious. The ninja village would be a fantastic experience for the children. I wish I realized that even though it was 80 plus degrees in Tokyo, it's going to be very cold on the 5th station( about 50 degrees), a sweater would have been great to have up there. The 4D ride was fantastic! We got to see Mt. Fuji in all its glory. I would greatly recommend this trip to families traveling with children. The only negative comment is the amount of time we got to spend at each stop. If it was extended by 1 hour to 2 hours the expyeiyld have been even better and we wouldn't feel like a marathoners. Trying to absorb everything in under 30 min.

It was a lunch and a packed sightseeing bus tour at the aquarium and JAL Hotel, which are difficult to reach on your own at the northernmost point. Traveling is better with companions... I made friends with a Japanese wife and some Chinese people, and we enjoyed it together.
I would like to ride again. Thank you very much.

自分では行きにくい最北端、水族館、JALホテルのでランチと盛りだくさんの観光バスツアーでした。旅は道連れ、、、日本人の奥様と中国人の方々と仲良くなり、一緒に楽しみました。
また乗ってみたいです。ありがとうございました。

I went to Kanazawa with my mother. It was my mother's first time in Shirakawa-go, while it was my second visit. The guide talked almost non-stop during the trip, which was enjoyable. I appreciated that they took photos at key points along the way.

By visiting both Shirakawa-go and Gokayama, we were able to experience the unique charm of each place, making for a very refreshing day.

It was a bit packed and a little tiring, but it turned out to be a very fulfilling day. Thank you!

母と二人で金沢へ。
白川郷は母は初めて、わたしは2度目でした。
ガイドさんは道中ほぼ喋りっぱなしで、楽しかったです。
要所要所で写真も撮ってくださり、感謝でした。

白川郷と五箇山、両方をまわることでそれぞれの良さを実感し、とても癒やされる一日でした。

少々盛りだくさんで、すこし疲れますが、とても充実した一日になりました。
ありがとうございました！

Overall well done with highly motivated guide. Would prefer Japanese food for lunch, not European style.

Booking this trip was really easy and the coach arrived right on time. The lady who was our guide apologised for not being able to speak English but managed to pass on all relevant details without a problem. She was very polite, attentive and friendly.
To make up for not being able to understand the guides commentary we were issued with a personal headset to listen to information. However, I found this frustrating as despite the guide giving an almost constant narrative as we went along we only got a couple of sound bites, most of which were adverts for the goods being sold at the stops. It was also difficult to hear over the guides microphone so we missed some of the information. I feel it was a lost opportunity for me to learn more about where we were.
As is usual with this kind of trip you don't get nearly enough time at each of the stops and I felt if we'd not bothered with the butterfly place and gift shop and used the time else where it would have been better. However the route we took meant you got to see quite a bit of the coast and a bit of countryside which was very nice.
However, the aquarium is the best I've ever seen and the large tank is totally awesome!

Since it was my first trip to Okinawa, I wanted to see various sights, including the Churaumi Aquarium, and I made the right choice by signing up for this tour. Each sightseeing spot was great, and the guide's explanations during the travel time were very interesting. There were also songs and dances in the latter part, which made it a lot of fun.

On the day of the tour, I was a bit worried about the cloudy weather and how it would affect our beach visits, but the guide was very skilled in their storytelling, allowing us to enjoy the sea in a different way than we would on a sunny day. I thought that having about 30 more minutes at the Churaumi Aquarium would have made the visit less rushed, but considering my stamina, I think this duration was just right.

初の沖縄旅行だったため、美ら海水族館を含めて色々観光したくてこのツアーに申し込みましたが大正解でした。
各観光どころも良かったし、移動時間のガイドさんの説明もとても興味深く後半には歌や踊りもあって、とても楽しかったです。
また、当日は少々曇天でビーチ等の観光はどうなのかな、と思っていましたが、ガイドさんのお話の仕方がとても上手で、晴天時の海とはまた違った海をしっかり楽しむことが出来ました。
美ら海水族館は、あと30分くらいあると慌ただしくなく観光できるのかな、とは思いましたが、体力的な事を考えると、これくらいがちょうどよかったのかとも思います。

It was my first tour that I attended in Tokyo, although I had been in Tokyo several times and it was really nice tour for half day. I traveled with my father for graduation I mean it was graduation trip. We had a good time especially my father liked it very much. Particularly the cruise part, my father really enjoyed it even it is just 10 or 15 minutes. As for me it was 2nd time so it is normal for me. I also enjoyed the tour. First we went to imperial palace and saw imperial palace the time that we spent there was not so much there just enough to take pictures. Then we went to asakusa, it is old temple or shrine in japan with a lot of shops around but not cheap. We went to tsukiji fish market, nothing special. Then to odaiba built island with mini statue of liberty and amazing view, had lunch there they provided halal lunch box for us which is really I am thankful for. In odaiba we took great pictures and videos. After we travelled in a nice boat from odaiba to Hinode Pier. Then they dropped us in shibuya that we wanted to go and see famous shibuya crossing and monument of hachiko the loyal dog. Thus, it was really nice tour we enjoyed ourselves. The staff were also nice people and helped us much, especially the tour assistant Levin from Philippine. He is a really nice guy and outgoing, willing to help the customers.

My sister and I traveled together, and since my younger sister (14) was visiting Okinawa for the first time and I couldn't drive, I was wondering what to do. Then my mother found a tour and signed us up. I didn't have any expectations since my mother found and booked it, but I'm really glad we participated! (*≧∀≦*) It was truly Okinawa!! I'm happy we could fully enjoy it. My sister was really delighted, and that made me happy too.

姉妹2人旅、妹（14）が、初沖縄で、私は運転出来ないため、どうしようかと思ってたら、母がツアーを見つけて申し込んでくれました。 母が見つけて申し込んだので、全く期待してなかったのですが、参加して本当に良かったと思いました(*≧∀≦*)ザ・沖縄 !! 満喫できて良かったです。妹がすごく喜んでくれて、私も嬉しくなりました。

I relaxed and enjoyed cycling around various places on a mama-chari. Kondoi Beach was an incredibly spacious and beautiful location.

のんびりして、ままチャリのサイクリングでいろいろな場所をまわり楽しみました。コンドイビーチはとてつもなく広くて綺麗な場所でした。