All Reviews for Top Hokkaido Attractions

The bus tour organized by the bus company was very affordable, and I enjoyed not only the stops led by the veteran guide but also the information about the history and climate of Kushiro. However, since the tour name included Kushiro Wetlands, I wished we could have made a brief stop there instead of just viewing it from the window.

バス会社主催のバスツアーのため、ツアー価格が格安で、ベテランガイドさんの立ち寄り箇所はもちろん、釧路の歴史や気候のガイドもあり楽しめました。ただ、ツアー名に釧路湿原が入っているのに車窓だけだったので短時間でも立ち寄ってほしいと思いました。

Unfortunately, Lake Mashu was shrouded in fog, and we couldn't see the lake at all. However, it was great that we were able to visit various sightseeing spots with an appropriate allocation of time. During our free time at Lake Akan, we each had lunch, but the restaurant we entered was crowded at lunchtime, and it took us an hour to finish eating, leaving us with insufficient time to explore the souvenir shops. The guide provided detailed explanations, which helped us understand the attractions well. On the way back, we were dropped off at the airport on time.

摩周湖はあいにく霧で、全く湖は見えませんでしたが、それぞれの観光地で適切な時間配分で色々まわれて良かったです。阿寒湖の自由時間に各自昼食ですが、入った店がお昼時で混んでいて食べ終わるまで1時間かかってしまい、お土産屋さんを回る時間が足りませんでした。ガイドさんの詳しい説明があって、観光地のことがよく分かりました。帰りは時間通りに空港で降ろしてもらえました。

We departed for Fisherman's on time, but the car was about 80% full, and my wife and I were seated separately. The weather was bad, with rain almost continuously throughout the day, but we were able to enjoy each sightseeing spot without getting bored due to the reasonable amount of time allocated for each visit. However, at the last stop, Lake Akan, we had two hours of free time, and since it was raining, we felt a bit at a loss on how to spend it.

時間どうりにフィッシャーマンズを出発、車内は8割方の混雑で私達夫婦は別々の席でした。当日は、ほとんど雨が降り続く悪天候だったのですが、各見学場所では程よい見学時間で飽きることも無く見学できましたが、最後の阿寒湖では2時間の自由時間があり、雨でもあり少し持て余しました。

You can enjoy it even in the cold and rain. Since the rental cost for cold weather gear is included in the fee, you can participate with peace of mind.

寒さや雨でも楽しめる。料金内に防寒具等レンタル費用が含まれているため安心して参加することが出来ます。

It was a wonderful trip for me, a solo traveler at 84 years old. It wasn't too hard, and I was impressed by the convenience of the audio guide, which I used for the first time with people from various countries. (I am Japanese, from Osaka, haha.)

高齢者の私(84歳)1人旅でしたが、大変楽しい旅でした。
それ程ハードでも無く色々の国の方にもイヤホンでのガイド初めてでしたが便利だと感激しました。
(私は日本人大阪からでした(笑)

Since we departed at a reasonable time of 9 AM, we were able to enjoy a proper breakfast at the hotel. The bus guide and driver were very polite and left a good impression. The lunch, including the hamburger and cheese fondue, was delicious, and I enjoyed the factory-exclusive wine (at an additional cost) with my preferred flavor. However, sitting at a four-person table facing strangers while sitting next to someone else felt a bit awkward.

In Furano, the early-blooming lavender was beautiful, and the blue pond was lovely as well. I thought it might be a bit early for the Shikisai no Oka (Colorful Hill) given the season. Overall, I had a great time and was glad to participate.

9時出発という無理のない時間帯なので、ホテルでの朝食もしっかりとれました。
バスのガイドさん、運転手さん、とても丁寧で好感が持てました。
ランチのハンバーグ、チーズフォンデュも美味しい、工場限定ワイン（別料金）は好きな風味。ただ、レストランのお席、2人並び席で4人テーブルを知らない方と向き合うのは気まずい感じでした。
富良野では早咲きのラベンダーがきれいでした。青い池も素敵でした。四季彩の丘は、季節的にちょっと早いかな‥と思います。
総じて楽しかったし、参加してよかったです。

I participated with my elderly parents, making a total of three adults. On the day of our visit, the ropeway was out of service due to strong winds, so using a sightseeing taxi turned out to be a great decision. My elderly parents were able to enjoy the sightseeing without any strain, and we are very satisfied.

We were also guided to a great spot where we could see the beautiful night view, allowing us to create many wonderful memories. Thank you very much!

高齢の両親と一緒に大人3名で参加しました。当日は強風のためロープウェイが運休となり、観光タクシーを利用して大正解でした。高齢の両親も無理なく観光を楽しめ、とても満足しています。
夜景がきれいに見える撮影ポイントも案内していただけたので、良い思い出をたくさん残すことができました。
ありがとうございました！

I participated with my elderly parents and three adults. The driver was very kind and answered all our questions politely, making our travel enjoyable. They also paid attention to my elderly parents, allowing us to enjoy sightseeing with peace of mind. Thank you very much.

高齢の両親と大人3名で参加しました。運転手さんはとても親切で、こちらのどんな質問にも丁寧に答えてくださり、移動中も楽しく過ごせました。高齢の両親にも気を配ってくださったので、安心して観光を楽しむことができました。ありがとうございました。

It was a trip to Hakodate with my mother and daughter. The driver was familiar with the roads and chose parking spots that were easy to get in and out of, making sightseeing convenient. My mother, who has back issues, found it easy to move around and was happy that it turned out to be an enjoyable trip. Thank you very much.

母と娘と私の三人での函館旅行でした。
ドライバーの方は道も詳しく慣れているので、駐車場も降りやすい場所を選んでくださって観光がしやすかったです。
腰の悪い母も移動が楽で楽しい旅行になったと喜んでくれてくれました。
ありがとうございました。

I recommend this for those who want to relax at Asahiyama Zoo. Although it was unfortunately rainy, there were fewer people, which allowed us to enjoy watching the animals at a leisurely pace.

旭山動物園でゆっくりしたい方にオススメです。あいにくの雨でしたが逆に人が少なくてゆっくり動物をみることができました。

I was able to efficiently visit various spots like Lake Toya, Lake Shikotsu, and Mount Usu, which are difficult to access without a car. As someone who is not a regular driver, this was a great help. The paid option for the bear ranch was also nice. Both the driver and the tour guide were very pleasant. Thank you for a fulfilling day!

洞爺湖、支笏湖、有珠山等と車がないと行くことが難しいスポットを効率よく色々と見学できました。ペーパードライバーの身には大変助かります。有料オプションですが、熊牧場も良かったです。ドライバーの方や添乗員の方もとても感じの良い方でした。このたびは充実した1日をありがとうございました。

It seems that Sapporo was hit by rain, but Asahikawa enjoyed some sunshine and was fun. The guide was very attentive and did a great job. While some tours may primarily focus on explanations for international visitors and can be hard to understand, this was a wonderful tour. If I have the chance again, I will choose this one! I highly recommend it!

札幌は雨に降られたようですが旭川は薄陽もさして楽しめました。ガイドさんもすごく丁寧でバッチリでした。ツアーによっては海外の方向けの説明がメインでわかりずらいというようなツアーもあるようですがこちらは素晴らしいツアーでした。また機会があればここにします！おすすめです！

This time, I took a day trip tour departing from Sapporo Station. The course efficiently covered sightseeing spots in Furano and Biei in central Hokkaido, with a departure around 9 AM and arrival around 7 PM. It was great because the departure wasn't too early and the arrival wasn't too late considering the distance traveled.

Lunch at Furano Wine House met my expectations, with a delightful mini cheese fondue that paired perfectly with the factory-limited white wine, and the hamburger was delicious, leaving me very satisfied. Since I participated in early June, it was a bit too early for the lavender at Farm Tomita and Shikisai no Oka, so there were fewer types of flowers, which was a bit disappointing. I joined the tour alone, but I was able to chat with the people sitting next to me on the bus, and overall, it was a very satisfying tour.

今回は札幌駅発着の日帰りツアー。道央の富良野、美瑛での観光スポットを効率良く回るコースで出発も朝9時頃、到着も19時頃と走行距離の割には出発早すぎず到着遅すぎずでとても良かったです。
ふらのワインハウスでのランチは期待通りで、プチチーズフォンデュに工場限定の白ワインがとても合いハンバーグも美味しく大満足でした。ファーム富田、四季彩の丘は6月初旬の参加だったため、ラベンダーには少し早かったので花の種類が少なったのが少し残念でした。私はひとり参加でしたがバスの隣席の方々ともお話しすることができ全体的には非常に満足なツアーでした。

I hadn't really thought about visiting Lake Toya because it's quite a distance from Sapporo. But since it includes a bus and lunch, I decided to give it a try.

The weather was great, and I had a lot of fun.

I also enjoyed a delicious lunch.

札幌市内からは距離もあってなかなか洞爺湖までは観光しようと思ってませんでした。
バス&ランチ付きだし、よし行ってみよう

天気にも恵まれ、楽しかったです

ランチも美味しくいただきました

We gathered at the sightseeing bus stop near Sapporo Station. The location was easy to find, and the tour was held even with a small number of participants. As a result, the large bus was almost exclusively for us. With the guide's assistance, we had a great trip. We had plenty of time at the zoo and were able to see the animals we wanted to see. It had been a while since my last visit to the zoo, but I really enjoyed it. On the way back, I bought souvenirs at the service area.

札幌駅近くの観光バス乗り場に集合です。
場所もわかりやすく、停少人数でも開催されます。そのため大型バスがほぼ貸切でした。
ガイドさんの案内もあり、いい旅行ができました。
動物園の時間も十分あり、見たい動物も見れました。
ひさびさの動物園でしたが、楽しめました。
帰りは、SAでのお土産を買って帰りました。

I had seen in reviews that there were many foreign participants, so I had assumed it might be noisy, but the bus was quiet, and everything was on schedule, allowing us to have a very smooth day!

The tour guide was very pleasant and surprised us by explaining things in three languages!

The bus drove safely, which was reassuring, but the seats were a bit cramped, so my body started to ache after a long time traveling.

Overall, it was an excellent trip! Thank you!

参加者は外国の方が多いとクチコミで見ていたので、騒がしいのかなーと勝手に思っていたのですが、バスの中は静かで時間もきっちりされていて、とてもスムーズな1日を過ごすことができました！

添乗員さんは感じの良い方で、３ヶ国語で説明もされていて驚きました！

バスも安全運転だったので安心でしたが、座席が狭めなので、長時間移動で体が痛くなりました。。

ですが全体的に◎の旅でした！ありがとうございました！

I had a great time reaching my destination with the helpful driver providing accurate advice. I was unsure how to get to my destination without a car, so I was glad to take a taxi.

ご親切な運転手さんに的確なアドバイスをもらいながら楽しく目的地に着きました。
車がなくどう目的地に行けるか迷っていたので、タクシーで行けてよかったです

Being so close, with no clouds, and the guide's sensitivity, Lake Toya and its mirror-like surface were exceptional. The lakeside restaurant at Lake Toya also serves delicious food.

あんな近くで、雲も無く、ガイドさんも、感度。洞爺湖の、鏡洞爺湖は、格別でした。洞爺湖ランチ、湖畔亭も、美味しいです。

I used the service with a friend. The person in charge was very kind and provided us with information about sightseeing points, so we were able to enjoy the night view even amidst the crowds. My friend was also really happy and said it was a good decision to book, so I'm really glad we did.

友人と2人で利用しました。
担当された方が、とても親切で観光ポイントなど教えていただけたので混雑したなかでもしっかり夜景を観ることができました。
友達も、頼んでよかったと喜んでくれたので本当に頼んで良かったです。

How's the weather?

I applied about a month ago and was looking forward to it! We were blessed with the perfect weather—neither too hot nor too cold, with gentle winds, making it a wonderful day. The shiba-zakura (moss phlox) blooming all over the mountains created a beautiful pink world. The tulips were impeccably maintained and greeted us with their stunning stature.

This time, I participated with my elderly mother (I’m a senior myself—laughs). Our guide was a kind young man from Taiwan, who spoke several languages fluently while explaining things (amazing!).

He asked us multiple times if we wanted to take pictures together, but I declined out of fear of how I would look in the photos. Looking back, I regret not having taken a picture from a distance where my wrinkles wouldn’t show—laughs.

If there’s another opportunity, I would definitely like to join again! Thank you so much for a wonderful day. I truly appreciate it!

お天気はどうかな？〜と
1ヶ月ほど前に申し込みして楽しみにしていました♪
暑くもなく寒くもなく風も穏やかな最高のお天気に恵まれ、素晴らしい1日になりました♡
山一面に咲く芝桜は満開でピンク色の世界が美しかったです╰(*´︶`*)╯♡
チューリップは見事なまでに手入れされており、美しい立ち姿で迎えてくれました♡
今回は高齢の母と2人で参加させて頂きました。（私自身もシニアです〜笑）
ガイドさんは台湾出身の優しいお兄さん。
数カ国語を流暢に操り説明していらっしゃいました。（素晴らしい）
現地で、お二人で写真撮りませんか？と何度も声をかけて下さいましたが、ありのままの自分が写真に映し出される恐怖でお断りしてしまいましたm(__)m
今思えば、遠くから（シワが見えない距離で）記念に撮っていただけば良かったな〜と後悔しています（笑）
また、機会があれば是非お願いしますね♡
素晴らしい1日を本当に有り難うございました♪感謝♪

After one hour of departure, the bus guide repeatedly went over the same points and continued to provide redundant information, which was quite frustrating. Moreover, their speaking skills were lacking. They kept saying phrases like "regarding" and "in this form." After leaving Lake Mashu, they endlessly repeated whether it was sunny at Lake Mashu, which was neither interesting nor engaging. I wished they would just explain the key points and let us quietly enjoy the scenery from the window. The course also had no stops at the Kushiro Wetlands, and at Lake Mashu, we were dropped off at the roadside with two hours of free time, but there were very few shops, leaving us with nothing to do.

出発から1時間、バスガイドが何度も注意事項を繰り返したり、重複する案内をし続けてゲンナリした。しかも話が下手。「～に関しましては」「～という形になります」連発。摩周湖から出た後は「摩周湖が晴れていたかどうか」の話を何度も繰り返し延々続けて面白くもなんともない。ポイントだけ解説し、車窓からの風景を静かに楽しませてほしかった。コースも釧路湿原は下車なし、摩周湖では、道路端におろされ、2時間自由時間があったが店も少なくてやることがなくて困った。

The moss phlox was in full bloom and it was amazing. The moss phlox soft serve was also delicious. The tulips were beautiful too! I experienced digging up tulips and brought some home to display.

芝桜満開で最高でした。
芝桜ソフトもおいしかった。
チューリップも綺麗でした！
チューリップ掘り起こし体験して持って帰って飾ってます。

Traveling alone, it's recommended if you want to see the scenery and go to various places. The guide also shares various interesting tidbits, and above all, you can just gaze out the window or doze off a little. It was enjoyable with zero tension. The cost performance is good, and in the end, I was dropped off at Kushiro Airport. 😊

一人旅で、景色も見たいし、あちこち行きたいときにオススメかも。
ガイドさんも色々豆知識的な話もしてくれるし、なにより、ボッーと車窓から外を眺めたり、ちょっとうつらうつらしたり。
緊張感ゼロで楽しめました。
コスパも良いし、最後は釧路空港で降ろしてもらいました😊

I was very satisfied with the abundant course and delicious meals. Although it's separate from the tourist spots, one of the highlights for me was the bus driver. He was very pleasant, and his driving was careful, which made me feel safe during the ride. Since my job involves driving as well, I was particularly attentive to the driving quality.

I was a bit worried about the value for such a generous offering at this price. I would definitely like to use this service again when I visit Hokkaido.

盛りだくさんのコースと美味しいお食事に大満足でした。観光地とは別ですが私の中でとても良かった事の1つにバスの運転手さん。とても感じが良くて運転も丁寧で安心して乗っていられました。私も仕事が運転業務なものでやっぱり運転はとても気になるところでした。
このお値段でこんなに盛り沢山で心配になるくらいでした。
また北海道へ行った際はぜひ利用させていただきたいです。

The congestion at Mount Hakodate far exceeded my expectations. The ropeway had long lines, with waits of over an hour both going up and coming down, while the sightseeing taxi was a breeze. I felt it was a great decision, as I didn't feel the cost was an issue at all.

The guide was very experienced, and without them, we wouldn't have known the best spots to view the night scenery, which would have left us feeling unsatisfied. They showed us great viewing locations and took many family photos, which made us very happy. I would love to request their services again if the opportunity arises.

函館山は想像を遥かに超えた混雑度でした。ロープウェイは行きも帰りも1時間以上待ちそうなほど行列、観光タクシーはスイスイ。割高さなんて何も感じないほど大正解と思いました。
案内してくれた方もベテランで、自分たちだけではどこから夜景を見て良いのか分からず不完全燃焼になるところでした。見やすい場所を案内してくださり、たくさん家族写真も撮っていただき大満足でした。また機会があればお願いしたいです。

Thank you for listening to our hopes and keeping a good time balance. When we arrived at our destination on schedule, there was applause. Thank you for making it a fun time!

希望を聞いて下さり、時間配分をしっかりキープして下さりました。予定時間に目的地に到着した際は喝采でした。
楽しい時間にして下さりありがとうございました！

Since it was during the Golden Week, the ropeway and observation deck were extremely crowded. The driver not only dropped us off at the parking lot but also guided us to the best photo spots amidst the crowd, allowing us to enjoy the night view at a leisurely pace. The roads were congested, and we couldn't visit many places, but the driver was kind, and considering the heavy crowds waiting for the ropeway, it was definitely the right decision to charter a vehicle.

GWだった事もあり、ロープウェイ・展望台は大混雑でした。ドライバーさんは駐車場で降ろすだけではなく、混雑の中、撮影ポイントまで誘導してしていただき、ゆっくり夜景を楽しめました。道も混んでいて、多くは回れなかったけど、ドライバーさんも親切で、ロープウェイ待ち等の大混雑を考えると、チャーターして大正解でした。

Due to strong winds, the cable car was not operating, so taking a taxi was definitely the right choice! The driver shared some great spots to view the night scenery, and I was really glad I didn't have to go by bus or anything else. In particular, the driver provided a lot of information about attractions in areas like Motomachi, which was fantastic. Thank you so much! 😊

強風でロープウェイが動いていないこともあり、交通手段としてタクシーが大正解‼️運転手さんが夜景スポットのとっておきの場所を教えてくださり個人的にバス等で行かなくて本当に良かったです。とくに、担当くださった運転手さんは元町等の見どころも色々教えてくださったのでサイコーでした😊ありがとうございました。

It had been a while since I last saw the night view from Mount Hakodate, and I think this time I was able to enjoy the most wonderful view yet. I was prepared for the crowds during the Golden Week, but thanks to our driver’s guidance, we were able to see the night view from places other than the observation deck, and we even got some great photos, which made for lovely memories. Thank you very much.

In addition to Mount Hakodate, we received excellent guidance at other tourist spots as well, allowing us to fully enjoy Hakodate in a short amount of time. I learned a lot about Hakodate that I didn’t know before, and it was very educational.

Thank you so much!

久しぶりの函館山の夜景でしたが、今回が一番素晴らしい夜景を楽しむことができたと思います。
GW期間中で混雑は覚悟していたところ、ドライバーさんのご案内で展望台以外の場所からも夜景を見ることができ、写真も撮っていただけて、良い思い出になりました。ありがとうございました。
函館山に加えて、他の観光スポットでも、素晴らしいガイドをしていただきまして、短い時間で函館を満喫することができました。これまで知らなかった函館を沢山知ることができ、勉強になりました。
本当にありがとうございました。

On April 29th, the main event was originally supposed to be the Asahiyama Zoo tour. However, due to an incident at the zoo, we had to quickly switch to a different tour. We visited the Bibai Art Museum, a petting farm, the Blue Pond, and Shirahige Falls, and I was very satisfied with the Furano curry we had for lunch in Biei. The tour guide, Mr. Yanagyu, was very cheerful, and the atmosphere in the bus was bright and lively. One downside was that we had planned to use a large bus, but ended up with a microbus, which made the long journey a bit tiring. This was my fifth or sixth time participating, and I hope to join the Asahiyama Zoo tour next year.

4月29日は本来は旭山動物園ツアーがメインでした、所が旭山動物園で事件が有り、急遽別のツアーになりました、美唄の美術館、ふれあい牧場、青い池、白ひげの滝、美瑛ので昼食の富良野カレーがとても満足でした、添乗員の柳生さんはとても明るくて車内はとても明るい雰囲気でした、ひとつ残念なのは当初大型バスの予定がマイクロバスになり長時間の移動に少し疲れました、今回で5回目か6回目の参加でしたが来年こそは旭山動物園ツアーに参加したいと思います。