All Reviews for Bus Tours

For my trip to Fukuoka to enjoy the Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival, I chose a bus tour to Takachiho Gorge that I had wanted to go on for a while. I had previously enjoyed using Veltra for tours abroad, so I didn't feel out of place joining a tour with people from other countries. The guide was Taiwanese and spoke fast Chinese, a bit difficult-to-understand English, and only the main points in Japanese. Since I already had knowledge about the places we visited, I was able to enjoy it without any problems. The driver was Japanese, so no worries there! ^_^

博多祇園山笠を楽しむ為の福岡旅行、その1日を以前から行きたかった高千穂峡バスツアーにしました。海外ではベルトラ使って楽しんでいましたので、他国の方々とのツアーは違和感を感じません。ガイドの方は台湾の方らしく早口の中国語、少し聞き取りにくい英語、要点のみの日本語と言った感じ。行程も訪ねる所もこちらは知識あるので何も問題無く楽しめました。ドライバーさんは日本人の方です、ご心配なく^_^

Itoshima has limited transportation options, making it difficult to access. For someone like me, who struggled to plan, it was incredibly helpful, and as a result, I was able to visit various famous tourist spots and have a great day!

Including the guide, most of the group were from China, which made me a bit anxious at first, but the guide was very kind, so I felt reassured.

Thank you very much! If there's another opportunity, I would appreciate your help again.

糸島は交通機関が少なくアクセスが難しい場所で、計画を立てる事が困難だった私にとっては非常に助かりましたし、結果的に色々有名な観光地にまわることができたので良い1日を過ごすことができました！！
ガイドさん含め、殆どが中国出身の方々で最初は不安でしたが、ガイドさんはお優しい方でしたので安心しました。
ありがとうございました！！
また機会があれば宜しくお願いします。

I originally planned to visit Munakata Taisha and Miyajidake Shrine individually from Hakata, but since traveling was difficult, I chose this tour instead. I hadn't intended to go to Itoshima at first, so it was a pleasant surprise to encounter such beautiful scenery.

The tour was fully booked with 32 people, and both the guide and the driver were Chinese, with only three Japanese, including myself, which gave a strong sense of being in the minority. However, our guide, Lee, has lived in Hakata for over 20 years and is originally from Dalian. He studied Japanese locally, so he spoke accurate and beautiful Japanese without any issues. The driver was also very courteous in his driving.

Lee was very active, running to get our reservation number at the crowded "Ichiran no Mori." The other Chinese tourists were quiet, and there was no one who was late for the meeting time. Everyone was very nice, making for a comfortable tour.

博多から個人で宗像大社と宮地嶽神社に行く予定でしたが、移動が大変なのでこちらのツアーを選びました。
当初糸島は行くつもりなかったので、思いもかけず美しい景観に出会えてよかったです。
ツアーは満席32人、ガイドさんもドライバーさんも中国人、日本人は私を含めて3人というアウェイ感たっぷり。
でもガイドのリーさんは博多在住20数年、大連出身で元々地元で日本語専攻したとかで、正確できれいな日本語で、何の問題もなく、ドライバーさんもとても丁寧な運転。
リーさんは混み合う「一蘭の森」で予約番号を取りに走ったり大活躍。
他の中国観光客も物静かで、集合時間に遅れる人もなく、みなさんとても良い方たちばかりで快適なツアーでした。

The weather was nice, and the scenery was very beautiful. Both the content and the guide were great. I went with my mother, who has difficulty walking, so the tour was a bit fast-paced for us to enjoy everything at a leisurely pace. That was a little disappointing, but everything else was very enjoyable.

天気がよくとてもきれいな景色でした 内容もガイドの方もとてもよかったです 足の悪い母と行ったので ゆっくり見るには少しペースの早いツアーでした そこだけ少し残念でした 他はとても楽しく見れました

The tour departed from JR Hakata Station at 8 AM and concluded at 6:30 PM. About 50 participants joined from Taiwan, the Philippines, Japan, and the United States.

The itinerary included three shrines and Takachiho Gorge. The deep green mountains were beautiful. Since it had rained beforehand, the river had a lot of water, but it was clear, and the riverbed was visible.

Our tour guide, Mr. Yang, communicated the meeting time and place in Chinese, English, and Japanese, which made us feel at ease.

ツアーは、朝8時にJR博多駅発、夕方6時30分解散でした。台湾、フィリピン、日本、アメリカなどから約50人が参加していました。
神社3カ所+高千穂峡のコースでした。深緑の山々が綺麗でした。雨の後だったので川の水量は多かったですが、水は透明で、川底が綺麗に見えました。
ツアーガイドの楊さんが、中国語、英語、日本語で集合時刻、集合場所を丁寧に伝えてくれるので安心でした。

It was a very good bus tour. The guide spoke three languages and was very kind, which made me feel at ease. If I have the opportunity, I will participate in a different tour as well. Thank you for the wonderful tour.

とても良いバスツアーでした。
ガイドの方も3カ国語を話されて
とても親切で安心しました
また、機会があれば違うツアーなどに
参加させてもらいますね
素晴らしいツアーを
ありがとうございました。

Although most of the time is spent traveling, I think it's a good tour because you can go to Takachiho and come back in one day. I thought there would be a lot of mountain walking, but it wasn't that intense. If you don't have any issues with your legs, I don't think you need to worry too much.

Regarding the guide, Emily was wonderful. Her explanations were clear, and she was very professional. Unfortunately, the guide in charge of Japanese and Korean, Y, was disappointing. She spoke in such a quiet voice that the three Japanese guests sitting right in front of her couldn't hear her. She didn't use a microphone either. However, the Korean guide was loud enough to be heard.

Including the parking, Y was the last to return to the bus at three out of the five stops we made. While she expected the guests to be punctual, it was surprising that she was late three times. Emily had to remind her on the third occasion, but it seemed to upset Y, and her guiding after that was far from professional. Additionally, it may be a minor point, but I believe there are still a number of Japanese people who find it rude to guide while wearing AirPods. They might be used as hearing aids, but if that's the case, it would be better if she mentioned it at the beginning.

While the guiding experience wasn't as great as others have described, I still think it was a tour that was enjoyable overall.

移動時間がほとんどではありますが、一日で高千穂まで行って帰って来られるので、良いツアーだと思います。ものすごく山歩きするのかと思っていましたが、そこまでではありませんでした。足に不安がなければ、そんなに心配しなくて良いと思います。

ガイドについて、エミリーさんは素晴らしかったです。説明もよく分かり、プロフェッショナルでした。残念なのは日本語と韓国語のガイド担当のYさんです。目の前に座ってるたった3人の日本人客にも聞こえないような小さな声でしか説明をしない。マイクも使わない。でも韓国語でのガイドは充分聞こえる音量。
パーキングも含め、立ち寄った5ヶ所のうち3ヶ所で、Ｙさんが一番最後にバスに戻ってきました。客側には時間厳守を求めているのに。流石に３回目はエミリーさんが注意してくれたのですが、それが不満だったようで、その後のガイドぶりもプロとは言い難いものでした。また、細かい話かも知れませんが、AirPodsを耳に装着したままガイドすることを失礼と感じる日本人はまだ一定数いると思います。補聴器として使われているのかも知れませんが、それなら最初に一言断られた方が良いと思います。

ガイドについては他の方の体験談のような素晴らしさはありませんでしたが、それを除けば充分楽しめるツアーだと思いました。

Most of the people were from Taiwan, Europe, and America, and the tour guide announced in three languages, giving a sense of being on an international trip. It was very enjoyable, but since it was during Golden Week, the tourist spots were crowded with many people.

台湾やヨーロッパやアメリカ人の方が殆どで、添乗員さんも３カ国の言語でアナウンスされ、外国観光に行った感覚でした。
とても、楽しかったですが、ゴールデンウィークで、観光地に、たくさん来られてたので、人だらけでした。

I participated with a friend who came from afar. We had originally signed up for a different tour in the same area, but since it was canceled, we quickly registered for this one.

I felt it was good for planning since this tour was confirmed to operate.

The tour's itinerary was designed to allow for a leisurely pace, so it was nice to be able to move around without feeling rushed.

遠方から来た友人と参加
同じ方面の別ツアーに申し込んでいたのですが、不催行となったため、急遽こちらで申し込みました。
催行確定のツアーなので予定を立てるのには良いと感じました。

ツアーの内容はゆっくりと回れるコース設計となっていたので、無理せず動けて良かったです。

On the bus, there were just the two of us and the driver, who were Japanese, but thanks to the consideration of the female tour guide, we had great seats at the front, which was wonderful. I also appreciate the small attentions to detail. The service while speaking three languages was impressive. The driver's route to ease the traffic made for a comfortable journey, which was great. However, I would like everyone to strictly adhere to returning to the bus on time, as being late can cause inconvenience for everyone. I would love to participate again. Thank you!

バスのお客さんで日本人が私達二人と運転手さんでしたが、添乗員の女性の方の配慮で席は前で凄く良かったですし、細かな気遣いもありがとうございました。三カ国語を話しながらの接客には素晴らしかったです。
運転手さんの渋滞緩和のルートも快適な旅になり良かったです。
ただ、きちんと遅刻せずにバスに戻って来ないと全員に迷惑がかかる事を厳守してほしいです。また参加したいです。ありがとうございました〜

I participated in the Fukuoka sightseeing tour this time, and it was a very enjoyable day. The scenery in Itoshima was beautiful, and I was able to relax while being healed by the sea and nature. Unfortunately, it rained, but there were many spots perfect for taking Instagram-worthy photos, making it ideal for those who love to capture stylish pictures.

Additionally, our guide, Mr. Lee, was very kind and considerate, always looking out for us during the travel, which made me feel at ease. His explanations were easy to understand, and the atmosphere was fun throughout the tour.

今回の福岡巡りツアーに参加しましたが、とても楽しい1日でした。
糸島の景色は綺麗で、海や自然に癒されながらゆっくり過ごすことができました。あいにく雨でしたが、写真映えするスポットも多く、インスタ映えが好きな方や、おしゃれな写真を撮りたい方にもぴったりだと思います。

また、ガイドの李さんもとても親切で優しく、移動中もいろいろ気にかけてくださったので安心して参加できました。説明も分かりやすく、終始楽しい雰囲気でした。

It was a sudden order, but I'm glad we found just the right tour. The bus was a bit small, but well, it can't be helped.

急なオーダーでしたが、ちょうどよいツアーが見つかりよかったです。少しバスは小さかったですが、まあしかたないですね。

There were only four Japanese people, but the guide was kind and a nice person. It was my first time participating, but I'm glad I went.

日本人は4人だけでしたけど。
ガイドさんも　優しくいい方でした。
初めての参加だったけど

行って良かったです

During my recent visit to Fukuoka, I participated as a solo female traveler. As mentioned in other reviews, there were many international participants, and that day there were about 40 people, creating a multicultural atmosphere. Our guide, Ryu, made all the announcements in three languages, which I found truly impressive.

It felt like an overseas trip while being in Japan, which was a strange but delightful experience. The content of the tour was excellent, and I was very satisfied with it.

At the end, we enjoyed a foot bath in Beppu while sipping on Ramune, but it seemed that the international guests struggled with opening the Ramune bottles. It might have been helpful to provide a quick tutorial on the bus beforehand.

先日福岡を訪れた際、女性１人で参加しました。他の方の口コミにもあるように海外の方が多く、その日は40名くらいで多国籍な感じでした。ガイドのリュウさんは全てのアナウンスを３ヶ国語で行い、本当にすごいなぁと感心しきりでした。
日本にいながら海外旅行？みたいな不思議な感じでしたが、ツアーの内容もよく非常に満足できる内容でした。
最後の別府で足湯に入りながらラムネをいただいたのですが、海外の方はラムネの開け方がわからないようで苦戦してました。バスの中とかでレクチャーしておいてあげるとよかったのかもしれませんね。

I traveled alone to Hakata. I wanted to go to Itoshima, so I found this option.

Since I was the only Japanese person, it seemed like the driver had a tough time, but it was fun!

The driver seemed like a veteran, providing clear explanations, and everything went smoothly at Ichiran Forest.

I was also grateful for the recommendations for other great food in Hakata! I felt very safe during the ride.

Thank you very much. If I have the chance again, I would appreciate your help! m(_ _)m

一人旅で博多へ。糸島へ行きたかったのでこちらを見つけました。
日本人は１人でしたのでドライバーさんが大変そうでしたが、楽しかった！

ベテランのドライバーさんみたいで、わかりやすく説明してくれ、一蘭の森でもスムーズでした。

その他、博多のオススメ飯など教えて頂き有難かったです！
運転もとても安心して乗って居られました。

ありがとうございました。
また機会あればよろしくお願い致しますm(_ _)m

Kumamoto Castle, known as one of Japan's three great castles, has an interior designed like a museum, allowing visitors to understand its history from its construction to the post-war period. I completely agree with the evaluation that emphasizes restoration, experience, and storytelling.

I had heard that the Kusasenrigahama in Aso often has a lot of fog and many days when visibility is poor, but fortunately, there was no fog, and I could see clearly. However, due to volcanic restrictions, I couldn't enter the crater. Given that it's an active volcano, that's understandable.

三大名城と言われる熊本城は内部が博物館のようになっていて、築城から戦後まで理解できる設計。復興・体験・ストーリー重視という評価には納得。
阿蘇の草千里は霧が多く、見えない日が多いと聞いていたが、運良く霧もなく、ハッキリ見えた。
ただ、あいにく火山規制で火口には入れなかった。活火山なのでやむを得ない。

The Kamigami Kumanoza Shrine has a mystical charm, and I recommend climbing all the way to the top. The Amano Iwato Shrine and Takachiho Gorge also showcase the beauty of nature, but the presence of rowboats in Takachiho Gorge enhances its overall appeal.

上色見熊野座神社は神秘的な魅力があり、一番上まで登ることをオススメします。
天岩戸神社、高千穂峡とも自然がおりなす美であるが、高千穂峡はそこに手漕ぎの舟があることで完成度が上がる。

I was anxious because there were mostly foreigners, but I enjoyed the high level of freedom. The menu had quite a bit of variety, and I was satisfied. I got tired.

外国人ばかりで不安でしたが、自由度が高く楽しめました。結構ボリュームあるメニューで満足しました。疲れました。

I stopped by Josenji, famous for its weeping cherry blossoms, instead of the colorful Kumanoza Shrine. It seems to be part of the cherry blossom viewing season (it was a nice place, but I gave it four stars because I found out about the course change on the day of my visit).

Additionally, it was great to efficiently visit Takachiho Gorge, Amano Iwato Shrine, and Amano Yasugawara, which can be quite challenging to access individually. I was worried that I might return to Hakata Station late on Sunday, but I made it on time and didn't have to change my later plans.

上色見熊野座神社でなく枝垂れ桜で有名な浄専寺に立ち寄りました。花見シーズンのコースだそうです（良いところでしたが、コース変更を当日知ったので星4つにしました）。
この他、個人で行くにはなかなか大変な高千穂峡、天岩戸神社、天安河原を効率よく回れて良かったです。
日曜日で博多駅帰着が遅れるかも？と思っていましたが、時間通りで後の予定を変更せずにすみました。

The weather was favorable, and it turned out to be a trip where I could really feel the negative ions. The guide was cool, providing explanations in both Japanese and English during the day.

天気にも恵まれかなりマイナスイオンを感じられる旅になりました。ガイドさんが日中英でガイド説明しててかっこよかったです。

I was taken to places that are not easy to visit by bus.

Amanoyasugawara
Iwatokami Shrine

I really wanted to see them!

Thank you very much to the bus guide for a wonderful trip.

なかなか行けないところへ、バスで連れて行っていただきました。

天の安河原
岩戸神社

みてみたかった〜。

バスガイドさん楽しい旅どうもありがとうございました。

The weather was very nice, which was great. Mei, who guided us, explained everything carefully while using multiple languages. I liked that we could go to various places, and this is my fifth time using this tour. Considering the travel time, I can't think of any other options (laughs). Personally, I appreciated being able to enjoy a drink while not having to drive. Since it was Friday, the return trip was crowded, but the driver was thoughtful about the route and drove safely, which was good.

とてもいい天気でよかったです
案内してくれるメイさんも多国語を駆使しながら丁寧に説明、誘導してくれました
色々なところに行けるところが気に入って他のツアーも利用して今回5回目です
移動時間を考えると他には考えられません（笑）
自分的には運転する事ないのでお酒飲みながら行けるのがよかったです
金曜日だったので帰りは混んでましたが運転手さんがルート考えながら安全運転されてたのでよかったです

This is my fourth time using Beltora tours. I always request them because I can go to various places each time.

This time, Mr. Li handled everything from gathering the group, driving, explaining, and guiding us. There was only one Japanese person this time, but he was very considerate and kind in his responses. It's perfectly fine to have just one Japanese person (laughs).

ベルトラツアーは4回目になります。
毎回あちこち行けるのでお願いしてます。

今回は李さんが集合、運転、説明、案内までこなした上に、今回日本人1人だったのですが、気を使わせてしまって親切に対応してくれていました。
日本人1人でも大丈夫です（笑）

The guide was a super tour conductor who handled the roles of driver, guide, and interpreter all by themselves. The sightseeing was efficiently organized, and the content was more than sufficient for a one-day tour. They were considerate of my wife, who had hurt her foot, allowing us to enjoy the experience. It was a wonderful tour conductor.

ドライバー、ガイド、通訳を一人でこなしてしまうスーパー添乗員でした。観光も効率よく周り1日観光としては十分すぎる内容でした、足を痛めていた妻にも気づかっていただき楽しむことができました。素晴らしい添乗員でした。

I visited Dazaifu Tenmangu for the first time, and it was compact and very easy to see. It was just the right season for plum blossoms, and they were beautiful. The ropeway and Yufuin were not that great, so I think other places might have been better. The guide was top-notch!

太宰府天満宮初めて行きましたが、こじんまりしていて、とても見やすかったです。
ちょうど梅のシーズンでとても綺麗でした。
ロープウェイと湯布院ははイマイチでしたので、他のところが良かったかな。
ガイドさんはピカイチでした！

There were many people from the Chinese region, but including us, there were three groups of Japanese. The guide and driver, although their Japanese was limited, were able to explain things in Japanese as well. It seemed that the places we visited and the duration of our stay were decided on the spot, and we arrived at Hakata Station at 6 PM. At Ichiran no Mori, we wrote our names in advance so that we could eat right away, and they had everything prepared for us. The initial anxiety disappeared, and we had a very enjoyable time.

中国圏の人も多かったが私たち含め3組日本人がおり、ガイド権運転手の方もつたない日本語ではあるが日本語でも説明をしていただけた
行く場所や滞在時間はその場で決めているようで博多駅に着いたのは18時だった
一蘭の森ではすぐ食べれるよう先に名前を書き、準備してくださっていた
最初の不安が消し去りとても楽しい時間だった

I was glad to experience various activities and see different sights in just one day. The tour guide was friendly, smiling, and easy to talk to. My husband, who has back pain, found it tough to sit for about two hours on the bus. He mentioned it would have been nice to stretch his back during the bathroom breaks.

1日で、色んな体験、景色が見れて良かった。添乗員さんも笑顔で優しく、話しやすかった。腰痛持ちの夫は、バスで2時間程、座りっぱなしなのは、きつかったらしい。途中トイレ休憩などで、腰を伸ばせたら良かったとの事。

The driver and tour guide were very kind and wonderful, making it a fun tour! Thank you very much!

運転手兼添乗員さんが
とても親切で良い方で
楽しいツアーになりました！
本当にありがとうございました！

I was very satisfied with how efficiently we were able to visit many places. Aside from the three of us, everyone else was from abroad (including the guide and the driver), but it was a completely comfortable day trip bus tour. Thank you again!

たくさんの場所を効率よく回れて大満足でした。
私たち3人以外は外国の方ばかりでしたが（ガイドさんとドライバーさんも）全く快適な日帰りバスツアーでした。
またよろしくお願いします。

I finally went to Takachiho, a place I've wanted to visit for a long time. The beautiful scenery left me speechless. I had an amazing time. The guide was also unique and explained everything clearly, which was great.

ずっと行きたかった高千穂に行ってきました。綺麗な景色に感無量でした。最高に楽しかったです。ガイドさんも、ユニークな方で説明もわかりやすく良かったです。