All Reviews for Sightseeing Tours

It was a long journey, but thanks to the favorable weather, comfortable driving, and a friendly guide, I was able to fully enjoy the sightseeing spots. I didn't place much emphasis on lunch, but the cheese fondue was unexpectedly delicious and satisfying. Thank you very much.

長時間の行程でしたが、天候に恵まれ、快適な運転と親切なガイドのおかげで観光スポットを存分に楽しむことができました。
昼食を重視していませんでしたが、チーズフォンデュが予想以上に美味しく満足しました。
ありがとうございました。

Every place I visited was beautiful and healing. The hamburger and cheese fondue set for lunch was also very delicious. I want to visit again during the lavender season.

とにかく訪れる場所が全て美しく癒されました。
お昼のハンバーグとチーズフォンデュのセットもとても美味しかったです。
今度はラベンダーの季節に訪れたいです。

This time, I participated with my mother because I wanted to see the admired Shakotan Blue. The tour lasted from 8 AM to around 6 PM, so I was initially worried about whether my elderly mother would be okay, but in the end, it was a very satisfying tour. Fortunately, the weather was great, and the view from Cape Kamui was absolutely wonderful. However, I think it would have been even better if we could have extended our stay at Cape Kamui by about 15 more minutes to enjoy the scenery more. Considering the round trip to the tip of the cape, taking photos, and restroom breaks, it felt a bit tight on time. The guide was a kind Chinese person, and I was impressed that they provided guidance in Chinese, English, and Japanese.

今回は憧れの積丹ブルーを見たくて、母と参加させていただきました。朝8時から夕方6時頃までのツアーなので、高齢の母でも大丈夫か当初は心配でしたが、結果大満足のツアーでした。今回は幸いお天気にも恵まれて、神威岬の絶景は最高に素晴らしかったです。ただあと15分くらい神威岬での滞在時間を延ばしていただくとより絶景を楽しめたなと思います。岬先端までの往復と写真撮影、トイレ時間を考えるとちょっとギリギリでした。ガイドさんは中国人の優しい方で、、中国語、英語、日本語の3カ国それぞれで案内されていたのですごいなと感心しました。

My first solo trip to Hokkaido
I couldn't rent a car... but I wanted to go to Furano and Biei!
So, I booked a day trip bus tour.
Since it was a weekday, no one sat next to me, so I could relax.
The weather was perfect!
The guide's talk was easy to understand, and the recommendations were helpful.
I was surprised at how many solo travelers there were!
I was able to make many friends and had a wonderful time.
If I have the chance, I would love to join another tour.

初めての北海道へひとり旅
レンタカー無理だし…でも富良野・美瑛行きたい！
そこで日帰りバスツアーを予約してみた。
平日という事もあり隣の席には誰も座ってこなかったのでゆったり乗れた。
最高の天気！
ガイドさんのトークも分かりやすく、おすすめが役立った。
おひとり様旅行がこんなにいたの？
というくらい多く仲良くなれて楽しいひと時が過ごせました。
機会があれば、またツアーに参加したいです。

I think we were able to efficiently visit the sightseeing spots. The time allocated for each location was just right—not too short and not too long, which felt great. Both the guide and the driver were pleasant, and I had a comfortable experience.

The only downside was that while listening to the audio guide, there was a group of three women in the back who were talking loudly about unrelated topics and went over the meeting time, which was a bit inconsiderate. Overall, I was satisfied with the tour.

効率よく観光名所を回れたと思う。
各観光地の時間設定もちょうど良くて、短すぎず長すぎず良い感じでした。ガイドさんも運転手さんも感じの良い方で、気持ちよく過ごせました。
残念だったのはイヤホンガイドを聞いている中で
後ろの席の女性3人組が大きい声で関係ない話をしたり、集合時間をオーバーしたりとマナーが良くない方々と一緒になってしまったことかな。ツアー自体には満足です。

The course was good.
I would have liked a simple guide map for the course I am going to today. I wasn't sure where I was.
The tour guide mentioned that there are various other courses available, so I think it would have been better if they had distributed a pamphlet about what courses are offered.

コース的には良かったです。
今日これから行くコースの簡単な案内図が欲しかったです。今どの辺にいるのか分からなかったです。
添乗員さんが他にも色んなコースがありますからまた利用をお願いしますと行っておりました、どんなコースがあるのかパンフレットを配ってくれた方が良かったと思います。

I appreciated the excellent time management. I was scheduled to return from New Chitose Airport on this day, and it was cutting it close, but I managed to make it in time. Thank you very much.

時間管理がきちんとしていて助かりました。この日に新千歳空港から帰る予定で、ぎりぎりになりましたが、何とか間に合いました。ありがとうございました。

The guide was kind and attentive. We were able to proceed with our plans after the tour, visiting the attractions on time. Thank you very much. I would like to join again if there is another opportunity.

ガイドさんは優しく丁寧に対応して下さいました。
時間通りに観光地を回られるツアー後の計画も予定通りに進めることができました。
ありがとうございました。
また機会があれば了解したいです。

I participated in the tour only in the morning. It was perfect for the last day, as I was able to get a goshuin and omikuji at Hokkaido Jingu.

The market was a bit disappointing compared to what I had expected. Shopping at New Chitose Airport was better.

午前中だけツアーに参加しました。北海道神宮で御朱印、おみくじなどでき
最終日には、もってこいでした。

市場が、期待していたより少し残念でした。
買い物は新千歳空港の方が良かったです。

The weather was wonderful, and we were able to see beautiful scenery. The bus was also comfortable. I was a bit concerned that the guide spoke a little too quickly.

お天気に恵まれ素敵な景色が見れました。
バスも快適に過ごせました。
ガイドさんが少し早口だったのが気になりました。

Unfortunately, we couldn't board the sightseeing boat at Lake Shikotsu due to strong winds, but we enjoyed exploring the area instead. Dining with a view of Lake Toya and the scenery from Mount Usu was all fantastic. The guide was well-organized and friendly, making sure to chat and take photos, which was appreciated. Next time, I would like to participate in a tour of the Shakotan Peninsula.

残念ながら支笏湖では強風のため遊覧船には乗船できませんでしたがその分散策が楽しめました。洞爺湖を望みながらの食事も有珠山からの眺望もどれも最高でした。ガイドさんの段取り良く気さくに話したり写真を撮るなどの気遣いも良かったです。次回は積丹半島に参加してみたいです。

Onodera is an exceptional guide! She has a remarkable understanding of the needs of her tourists and explains each location clearly, ensuring that everyone can fully understand and enjoy the experience. She uses a numbered sign to help keep track of time and provides a printed guide with details on our itinerary and timing. Her recommendations for each place were spot on. Onodera is incredibly kind, gentle, and full of energy, which made the tour even more enjoyable. I had a fantastic time—what an amazing way to kick off my first trip to Sapporo. Truly impressive!
The Driver:Onchi Kenji was also wonderful—his driving was smooth and safe. He was polite, kind, and the bus was very comfortable and spotless.

It was great to be able to visit both places, which I had never seen before, in a short amount of time. I think it's a very good tour for those who don't have a car or have just arrived in Sapporo and want to sightsee.

どちらも観光した事のない場所でしたので一度に両方、しかも短時間で観光できて良かったです。
車を借りていない人や札幌に着いたばかりで観光したい人にはとても良いツアーだと思います。

I was able to do some sightseeing in places where I had to drive. The guide was kind, and all the recommended restaurants were delicious! Thank you very much!

運転しなといけないところに観光できました^_^　ガイドさんが優しくて、お勧めのレストランも全部おいしいです！ありがとうございました

The guide accompanied us from the meeting point and provided various explanations during the移動中, which made it easy to enjoy sightseeing even in a place I was visiting for the first time. Since the Asahikawa Zoo tour was relatively short at 1.5 hours, I felt that it would have been better to focus on viewing the exhibits closer to the entrance (meeting point) rather than trying to see everything.

集合場所よりガイドさんが同行し、移動中に色々な説明をしてもらったので、初めて訪れる場所でも安心して観光できました。
旭川動物園は1.5時間の短めなツアーだったため、全てを見て回る余裕はありませんでしたので、遠い場所から入口（集合場所）に向かって見学した方が良かったと自分なりに感じました。

Thank you for your assistance during the tour. The weather was great on the day, and I appreciate the support from Yuen Lin, who has been in Japan for less than a year and communicated in three languages while always smiling.

However, I had one concern and dissatisfaction. The meeting place was only indicated as the TV Tower, which was unclear for travelers from other regions. I ended up searching for it late into the night before and even consulted a nearby police station. I regret not confirming the exact location in advance, and on the morning of the tour, I arrived before 7 AM to look for other participants.

1. The area under the TV Tower was crowded with tents and stalls for the Autumn Festival, making it difficult to know where to stand.
2. The TV Tower was too large, and I couldn't find my location.
3. There was no sign indicating "Vectra" for the accompanying staff.
4. When I asked the bus driver if it was a Vectra tour, he didn't understand.
5. There were many buses from various tour companies, and I got tired searching for ours before boarding.

We also reflect on our experience, but aside from the above issues, it was a fun day and a memorable trip to Hokkaido.

ツアーお世話になりありがとうございました。
当日は天候も良くまた、一日、帯同頂いたユーエン　リンさんは来日一年足らずの中、3カ国語をずっと続けら終始笑顔で対応頂きお疲れ様でした。
一点だけ不安と不満が有りました。
集合場所、事前案内時、テレビ塔の表記のみでは地方からの旅行者に取っては不明瞭で前日夜遅くまで現地で検索し付近派出所にも相談した経緯あり。
事前にもっと詳細場所を確認して置くべきと反省し当日朝も7時前に行き同じ様な参加者を探してました。

①テレビ塔下はオータムフェンスタでテント張りや出店で死角が、多く何処に居れば良いか不安
②テレビ塔は広すぎて居場所が分からなかった
③帯同者ののぼりにベクトラと表記無かった
④バスドライバーにベクトラのツアーかと聞いても通じ無かった
⑤各社バスツアーの車両も多くて探し続けて、バスに乗るまでに疲れました。
私たちも反省しますが上記以外は一日中楽しく北海道旅行の記念になりました。

Due to work, I was in Sapporo and had some free time on the last day, so I participated alone. The guide provided information through earphones, and the guide managed the time efficiently. I didn't eat at the outer market, but I bought souvenirs and sent them home. It's also nice that meals weren't included, allowing me to choose for myself.

仕事の関係で札幌、最終日だけ自由時間ができたので一人で参加しました。
ガイドの内容はイヤホンから、時間の管理はガイドさんがしてくれて効率良かったです。
場外市場では食事はしませんでしたが、お土産を買って自宅に送りました。
食事はついていないので、自分で選べるのもありがたいです。

It was a bus tour to Asahiyama Zoo, but an hour and a half was surprisingly not enough time.

I think we need to focus on just one activity, like feeding the animals, or else there’s no point in coming here. I would have preferred at least three hours.

I wanted the bus guide to provide necessary information, like what time we would arrive and how to efficiently navigate the zoo. There were times when I confused what was on the left side with the right side while viewing from the bus window, and it felt very unfamiliar.

The stop at the Blue Pond was good.

The buffet was in a large dining hall, but there wasn't anything particularly delicious.

旭山動物園へのバスツアーでしたが、1時間半では想像以上に時間が無さすぎるー

自分達で餌やりなと1つに絞って見ないと、ここへ来た意味がないと思います。
せめて3時間は欲しかったー

バスガイドさんが必要な情報をくれないというか、何時に到着するとか、動物園での効率の良い回り方など、そうゆうのを聞きたかった。
車窓から観覧する際左手にあるものを右手と何度も間違えたり、不慣れ感が半端なかったです。ま

青い池などの工程は良かったです。

バイキングは広い食堂で、これといって美味しいものはないです。

There were other English tours available, so I mistakenly thought this one was exclusively for Japanese people and chose a non-English tour. However, it seemed to be mainly a tour for Chinese participants. (laughs) The guide was also Chinese, and the order of the explanations was always Chinese → Japanese → English (English!?). The Chinese explanation clearly took much longer... In comparison, the Japanese explanation was quite short. The guide did their best to explain various things, but it felt a bit lacking. I think if they organized a tour exclusively for Japanese participants, it would attract more attendees.

他に同内容の英語ツアーがあったので、敢えて日本人だけかと勝手に勘違いをして、英語ではないツアーを選択しましたが、こちらはどちらかというと中国人メインツアーのようでした。（苦笑）
ガイドさんも中国の方で、かならずガイドの順番は中国語→日本語→英語（英語！？）
中国語のガイドはあきらかに時間が長い。。。
それに比べて日本語ガイドの短さ。
一生懸命に色々説明してくださりましたが、うーんと言った感じでしょうか。
日本人だけのツアーも企画すると、もっと参加者が増えるような気がします。

Compared to tours operated by other travel companies, the tour guide (Lisa Yang) and schedule were below expectations.

We stopped at Showa Shinzan at noon and had lunch at Lake Toya at 1 PM. When we arrived at Lake Toya, although lunch was scheduled from 11 AM to 1 PM, many restaurants were closed. In the end, we had to buy bento at a convenience store.

The tour guide mostly introduced souvenirs rather than the history and highlights of the tourist spots. It was difficult to understand her pronunciation of the tourist sites (both in Japanese and English). It was clear that she could not speak Japanese and could not pronounce correctly, and her English was also hard to understand. I speak Japanese and English and can understand a little Chinese, so I noticed that she shared more information in Chinese than in other languages. I wanted to hear more about the history and highlights of the lake, but she only provided very basic information about Noboribetsu, and some of the information she shared about Noboribetsu was actually inaccurate. It felt like she had only read a brief introduction from Baidu or Xiaohongshu and did not verify it on Japanese websites.

他の旅行会社が​​運営するツアーと比較すると、ツアーガイド(Lisa Yang)とスケジュールは期待以下でした。

私たちは正午に昭和新山に立ち寄り、午後1時に洞爺湖で昼食をとりました。洞爺湖に着いたときには、昼食時間は11時から午後1時までですが、多くのレストランは閉まっていました。結局コンビニで弁当を買わなければなりませんでした。

ツアーガイドは、観光地の歴史や紹介よりも、お土産の紹介がほとんどでした。彼女は観光地の発音（日本語や英語も）は理解しにくいです。彼女が日本語を話せず、正しく発音できないことは明らかで、彼女の英語も理解しにくいです。私は日本語と英語を話せ、中国語も少し理解できるので、彼女は他の言語よりも中国語で多くの情報を共有してくれたことに気づきました。湖の歴史や紹介についてもっと聞きたいのですが、登別についてはごく基本的な紹介しかしておらず、登別について彼女が共有した情報の一部は実際には正確ではありません。彼女は百度や小紅書の簡単な紹介を読んだだけで、日本のウェブサイトで確認しなかったように感じます。

The morning rain had almost stopped, and I was able to enjoy the beautiful scenery. I only got caught in the rain at the Blue Pond, but you can't book the weather, can you? There was no traffic, and everything went smoothly, almost as if it weren't a holiday. Next time, I would like to visit in July when the lavender is in bloom. Sapporo is cooler than Honshu, and Furano and Biei are even cooler. A light jacket is a must!

朝の雨もほぼ止んで、綺麗な景色を堪能できました。青い池の時だけ雨に降られてしまいましたが、お天気は予約できませんからねー。渋滞もなくスケジュール通り、連休中とは思えないほどスムーズでした。
次回は、ラベンダーが咲いている7月に行ってみたいと思いました。
本州よりも涼しい札幌、さらに涼しい富良野、美瑛。羽織もの必須ですね。

I have been to Sapporo a few times, but since I didn't have a car, I hadn't visited most of the famous spots. This time, I was able to do a half-day tour and visit several places in a condensed manner, which was great.

札幌には何度か行ったことがあるものの、車がないため、名所といわれるところは、ほとんど行ったことがありませんでした。今回、半日観光で、ぎゅぎゅっと凝縮して、何ヶ所か観光でき、よかったです。

The sightseeing at Cape Kamoi was very good.

Otaru is a nice place, but I felt that the quality has become quite varied compared to ten years ago, especially after the influx of inbound tourism. However, I don't think this is the fault of the tour.

神威岬の観光はとても良かったです。

小樽はよいところではありますが　インバウンドが過ぎて10年前と比べていろんなクオリティが高かろう悪かろうになっているように思いましたがこれはツアーのせいではないのかなと思います。

It was disappointing that we couldn't take a boat ride on Lake Shikotsu due to the strong winds, but we were able to spot some cute fawns from the bus. The guide's stories and the audio commentary were enjoyable and made the experience better.

For lunch, I didn't have high expectations based on the photos, but it turned out to be luxurious and very delicious, unlike what I had imagined.

The next day, my mother had the national chorus competition, and I was worried about feeling tired, but the comfortable bus journey left me refreshed.

風が強くて、支笏湖での乗船はできなかったのは残念だったけれど、バスの中から可愛い子鹿を見つけたりできました。ガイドさんの話、そしてイヤホンによる案内も楽しくて、よかったです。
お昼は写真からあまり期待していなかったのに、写真とは異なり豪華でとても美味しかった。
次の日に、お母さんコーラス全国大会の本番を控えていたので、疲れが残ると嫌だなと思っていたのですが、快適なバス旅で疲れませんでした。

It was a half-day course, but since they allowed us to store our suitcases on the bus, it was much easier than sightseeing on our own. We were able to visit four places in half a day, which was very efficient.

午前半日のコースでしたが、スーツケースをバスに積んでおいてもらえたので、自分で観光するより楽ちんでした。半日で4ヵ所回れたので、大変効率的でした。

I chose a tour for sightseeing in the Furano area on September 12 and a tour for sightseeing in the Shakotan area on the 13th. The Furano area tour included lunch, but the Shakotan area tour did not. I wish it had been included.

9月12日に富良野エリア観光で13日に積丹エリア観光のツアーを選びました。富良野エリアツアーにはランチが入っていましたが、積丹エリアツアーにはありませんでした。あったらよかったなと思います。

I was glad to be taken to many places I wanted to visit. There were some issues like lack of communication about the meeting point, traffic rule violations, and insufficient explanations, but they were within an acceptable range.

たくさんの行きたい場所に連れていってもらえて、良かった。集合場所の連絡不足、交通規則違反、説明足らずなど有ったが、まあ許容範囲。

The guide was really great without any reservations. Among the many participants, including ourselves, there were quite a few people who were rather loose with time, but the guide firmly addressed what was wrong in front of everyone, which made the tour enjoyable and refreshing! However, we couldn't do anything about the weather.

ガイドさんが、忖度なしでとっても良かったです。
自分達も含め、高齢者が多く参加している中、結構時間に関してもルーズな人達がおられる中、バシッと皆さんの前で悪いものは悪いとお話しされて、スカッとしながらツアーをエンジョイしました♪
ただお天気だけにはかないませんでした。

On August 13th, the weather was terrible due to the typhoon... The only places we didn't get rained on were the Bear Ranch, Lake Toya, and the Silo Observation Deck. I visit Sapporo every year on weekends, but I can only hit the tourist spots at specific times. Since it was my first 2-night, 3-day trip, I signed up for this tour. I wish the weather had been better... The tour itself was really great, so I plan to try again. I highly recommend it!

８月１３日、ちょうど台風で最悪の天気・・・　雨に降られなかったのは
クマ牧場、洞爺湖とサイロ展望台だけでした。毎年土日で札幌に訪れていますがピンポイントでしか観光地を回れず。初の２泊３日でしたのでこのツアーを
申し込みました。天気がよかったらよかったのに・・・　
ツアー自体はすごくよかったのでまたリベンジするつもりです。
かなりおすすめですよ～

Thank you for your assistance.
The tour guide, Mr. Onodera, was very good. He engaged not only with us but with all the customers, and I felt a warmth from him.
The course was good, but the steep hills at Asahiyama Zoo were tough. It would have been better if we had been informed in advance that there was a shuttle bus to the restaurant from the meeting point.
I was a bit disappointed with lunch. I had high expectations because of the title "Hokkaido Local Buffet," but aside from the Genghis Khan, it was lacking... Considering the tour price, I understand, but I thought the ramen was particularly bad.
In any case, it was great because the tour guide was wonderful.

お世話になりました。
添乗員の小野寺さんがとても良かったです。我々だけでなく、全てのお客様にお声がけしており、温かさを感じました。
コースも良かったですが、旭山動物園の坂道がきつく、途中から集合場所のレストランまでシャトルバスがあったので、その情報を事前にお知らせいただければもっと良かったかな。
昼食は少々がっかりでした。「北海道ご当地バイキング」とのタイトルに期待してしまったせいもありますが、ジンギスカン以外は………。ツアー代金を考えると仕方がないと思いますが、特にラーメンはひどかったと思います。
何にしても、添乗員さんが素晴らしかったので良かったです。