All Reviews for Top Hokkaido Attractions

It felt special to experience a tour that supports three languages, giving me a perspective on Japan from the viewpoint of foreign visitors. Even though it rained at the zoo, the waterfall, and Blue Point Pond, everything was very beautiful, making it a great tour that covered all the highlights.

海外旅行に来たような三ヵ国語対応ツアーで、外国の方からの視点の日本も知れたような特別感もありました。また、動物園、滝、ブルースポイント池も雨でしたが、とても綺麗で、いいところどりのツアーでした。

The guide's talk was also helpful. I was able to relax and enjoy the clear view of Lake Mashu from the newly renovated observation deck terrace sofa. At Akanko Onsen, I had plenty of time for a day-use bath, and the view from the rooftop open-air bath, where the bath and Lake Akanko blend together, was fantastic, allowing me to unwind. I recommend bringing a towel for the experience at Lake Kussharo's sand bath.

ガイドさんのお話も参考になりました。
リニューアルした摩周湖展望台テラスのソファで霧ひとつない摩周湖をゆったりと眺められました。
阿寒湖温泉では日帰り入浴の時間もたっぷりとれ、
屋上展望風呂からのお風呂と阿寒湖が一体化した眺めも最高で、ゆっくりできました。
屈斜路湖砂湯体験の為にもタオル持参をおすすめします

It was a tour that I could participate in and be satisfied with, even alone. I was worried about COVID, but I felt very relieved because I was able to sit comfortably with enough space. The guide had just the right balance of push and pull, which was great.

1人でも、参加でき満足できるツアーでした。
コロナを心配してきましたが、余裕を持って席を座れたので、とても安心しました。
ガイドさんもちょうど良い押し引きで、良かったです。

I received very polite explanations from both of you, and I was able to understand everything clearly. Also, thank you for guiding me to the local supermarket at the end and for waiting until I finished shopping, even though we went over time. Thanks to you, it turned out to be a wonderful trip.

両方とも大変ご丁寧な説明を頂き、しっかり理解できました。また、最後に御当地スーパーも案内頂き、時間オーバーにも関わらず買い終わるまで待って頂きありがとうございました。おかげさまで、とても良い旅になりました。

The day after my business trip, I joined the tour just to kill some time before my flight home, but I ended up being extremely satisfied. For this price and within this timeframe, the cost performance is excellent for visiting so many tourist spots. Moreover, the guide was very knowledgeable and kind.

On the way back, I chose the airport route, but since I wanted to spend some time at Lake Akan, I consulted about taking a bus to the airport, and they kindly offered to hold my luggage. Thanks to that, I was able to enjoy sightseeing without being weighed down and had a fulfilling day. I definitely recommend this over driving on unfamiliar roads with a rental car.

出張の翌日、帰りの飛行機までの時間潰しくらいの感覚で参加したのですが、結果的に大満足でした。このお値段、この時間内でこれだけの観光地を周れるなんでコスパ良すぎ。
しかもガイドさんは知識も豊富でとても親切。
帰りは空港のコースにしたのですが、阿寒湖で時間をとりたかったので路線バスで空港へ向かいたいと相談したところ荷物を預かって頂けました。
おかげで身軽で観光ができ充実の1日を過ごせました。
レンタカーで慣れない道を行くより断然おすすめです。

The driver who resembled Tsuyoshi Muro was very friendly and funny, making the 90 minutes fly by! Despite the unfortunate rain, he took photos at spots where we could see the beautiful night view and explained the history at tourist attractions, allowing us to fully enjoy Hakodate!!! I highly recommend it!

ムロツヨシ似のドライバーさんがとても気さくで面白くて、90分があっという間でした！あいにくの雨でしたが、綺麗に夜景が見えるスポットで写真を撮ってくれたり、観光スポットで歴史を説明してくれたりと、函館を大満喫できました！！！おすすめです！

I came from Taiwan. (Sorry for my strange Japanese.)
Since it's Golden Week, I thought it might be difficult to ride the ropeway, so I reserved a taxi in advance.
I originally wanted to book through a Taiwanese site, but since there was no 90 course, I made a reservation on a Japanese site (here)!

I arranged to meet at a restaurant near the station, and the driver arrived 10 minutes before the meeting time, holding a nameplate.

Unfortunately, it rained on the day, so we couldn't see the night view, but the driver was very kind.
He made a stop halfway up the mountain (at the second station?) and we were able to see the night view there.
We also visited the church and Hachiman-zaka, and he took great photos for us.

Even my parents, who don't understand Japanese, said they had a wonderful experience.

台湾から来ました。（変な日本語でごめんなさい）
GWですので、ロープウエイ乗るのも大変かもしれないと考え、事前にタクシーを予約しておきました。
元々台湾サイトで予約したかったけど、90コースがなくて、日本のサイト（ここ）で予約！

待合場所は駅近くのレストランにさせていただくことで、
運転手さんは集合の10分前に到着し、ネームプレートも持ってくれました。

当日あいにく雨の日で、実際夜景見れませんでしたけど、
運転手さんとても親切でした。
山頂行く途中（2合目？）で一旦停車してくれて、そこで夜景見れました。
また、教会のところや八幡坂とかも回ったり
写真もばっちり撮ってくれました。

日本語分からない両親でも、楽しい体験できたと言ってました。

There were many participants from China, and it was multinational with people from Taiwan and the United States. Of course, there were Japanese participants, but perhaps because they were few, the guide spoke mostly in Chinese, which made it difficult for the Japanese participants to understand, but I think this is unavoidable.

The guide was cheerful and friendly throughout, which was great.

I think it would be better to have the buffet meal in a place with a better view.

The speed of the bus on the way back was fast, and I was surprised to see other cars overtaking us. I also realized how bad the roads in Furano were (quite bumpy, which might make some people feel nauseous), but all of that contributes to good memories.

Overall, I am very satisfied that we were able to visit so many famous spots in just one day. Thank you very much to the guide and the two bus drivers.

If there is another opportunity, I would like to participate again.

中国の方の参加が多く、台湾、やアメリカなど、多国籍でした。もちろん日本人はいましたが、少なかったためか、ガイドさんはほぼ中国語で逆に日本人のためよくわからなかったのですが、これは致し方ないと思います。

ガイドさんは終始明るく
親しみやすくよかったです。

バイキングはもっと景色のよい場所
での食事の方がよいと思います。

帰りのバスのスピードは速かったですが、それでも後続の車に追い抜かれたり、びっくりしましたし、富良野の道の悪さ(かなりぼこぼこで人により酔いそう)も、普段舗装されている道路なんだと改めて感じましたが、そう言うのも全部ひっくるめてよい思い出です。

全体的に、たった１日でこんなに沢山の名所を
回ることが出来、大変満足です。
ガイドさんや、バスの運転手さん2名の方、どうもありがとうございました。

また機会あれば
参加させていただきます。

Lake Mashu and Lake Akan were more ordinary than I expected. Lakes like Lake Toya were more beautiful. The guide's explanations went on for a long time, which made my head hurt and felt a bit tedious. While the information was thorough, listening for such a long time was tiring, and I wished for a bit more quiet time.

摩周湖、阿寒湖は期待してたよりは普通でした。洞爺湖とかの方が綺麗でした。ガイドさんの説明が延々とつづくので、頭が痛くなってきて少しくどく感じました。丁寧ですがずっと話しを聞いてると疲れてしまうので、もう少し静かな時間が欲しかったです。

Along the way, we were able to hear explanations and stories about the history of the area from our guide, and we saw the Kushiro Wetlands, Lake Mashu, Lake Kussharo, and Lake Akan. At Lake Akan, we also had the opportunity to enjoy a hot spring.

道中、ガイドさんの開拓歴史の説明やお話が聞けたし、釧路湿原、摩周湖、屈斜路湖、阿寒湖と観ることができました。
阿寒湖では温泉にも入れました。

I was anxious about participating alone, but I had a great time. The guide's stories were interesting, and above all, the weather was nice!

I made wonderful memories. Thank you!

1人での参加で不安でしたが
十分に楽しめました。
ガイドさんの話も面白く、
何より天気が良かった！

いい思い出ができました。
ありがとうございます。

I love Hokkaido, and after Sapporo and Hakodate, I came to enjoy the market in Kushiro. I wanted to do some sightseeing, and when I researched, I found that there was a one-day course on the Pirika bus. It was affordable, and I wanted to take my time enjoying the scenery, so I made a reservation. I was moved by the tranquility and fragrance of each lakeside, as well as the sunlight, all of which are not found on the mainland.

北海道が大好きで札幌、函館の次に釧路の市場を満喫に来ました
観光もしたく調べたらピリカ号の1日コースがあったので安いしゆっくりバスツアーで景色見たかったので予約しました
本土にはない各湖畔の静けさや香り、日の光全て感動しました

It was the same driver as the night before, which made me feel at ease. The forecast predicted rain, but he made sure we caught the first sightseeing boat in the morning, and we were able to enjoy a stroll in Onuma Park before the rain started. For lunch, he took us to a delicious steak restaurant, and in the afternoon, when it began to rain, he suggested we take a drive along the Pacific coast. We enjoyed a scenic drive by the ocean and were taken to a very rare geyser, making the most of our time. I am very grateful for the experience.

前日の夜景の時と同じ運転手さんでしたので、安心できました。
天気が雨模様になるとの予報で、朝一番の遊覧船に間に合うようにしてくださり、大沼公園の散策も含めて、ほとんど雨が降り出す前に楽しめました。
お昼はステーキの美味しいレストランに連れていってくれて、雨が降り出した午後は、思い切って太平洋側をドライブしましょう、との提案で、海が見える海岸沿いのドライブを楽しみ、とてもレアな間欠泉に連れて行ってもらったり、時間いっぱい楽しめましたので、とても感謝しています。

Even though it was a busy time during Golden Week, wasn't the outlook on road conditions a bit optimistic? I left 30 minutes earlier, but in the end, there was no traffic, and I finished an hour early. There wasn't much in terms of sightseeing information, which was quite disappointing.

GWの混んでる時期とは言え、道路事情の見通しが甘いのでは？
出発を30分早めたはいいが、結局渋滞もなく、一時間も早く終わりになった。
これといった観光案内もなく、とてもがっかり。

There was no explanation during the confirmation call the day before, and I was surprised when a different driver showed up on the day. The sightseeing guidance was also inadequate, and it was all about "it's crowded," leaving me wondering what I paid for. The enjoyment was halved.

前日の確認の電話ではなんの説明もなかったのに、当日になって代わりのドライバーが来て驚いた。
観光案内も適当で、「混んでるから」に終始され、お金を払った意味がわからない。
楽しさも半減した。

I participated alone, but I had a great time without any issues! The spacious bus was comfortable, and the schedule was just right, allowing us to efficiently visit many places. The tour guide was kind, and I thought it was a great tour.

Particularly, Lake Shikotsu is definitely worth seeing, and you won't be disappointed. Also, personally, I found the bear ranch to be very impactful and amazing, so I highly recommend stopping by!

一人で参加したのですが、全く問題なく楽しめました♪
広いバスにゆったり座れて快適でしたし、ムダなくちょうどいいスケジュールで効率よく沢山回れましたし、添乗員さんも優しくて、良いツアーだと思いました。
特に支笏湖は一見の価値アリで、感動すること間違いナシです。
あと、個人的にはクマ牧場がインパクト大でスゴかったので、ぜひ寄られることをオススメします！

In a word, "I'm glad I asked."
From the airport pickup, we were guided to Goryokaku, the Central Library, and the hotel in a short time.
As we came from afar and had time constraints, we are very satisfied thanks to the driver's consideration.
Thank you very much.

一言で、「お願いして良かった。」です。
空港迎えから短時間で五稜郭ー中央図書館ーホテルと
案内して頂き、遠方から来た私達は時間の規制がある中
運転手さんの配慮もあり大変満足しております。
ありがとうございました。

My mother and I had a great time sightseeing. The guide and the driver were kind. Although the sightseeing stops felt a bit short, the views from the bus window were amazing, so it turned out to be just the right itinerary for the day. Perhaps the left side of the bus had a better view of Mount Yotei.

母娘で楽しく観光しました。ガイドさん。運転手さん親切でした。
ひとつひとつの停車観光時間が短い気もしましたが、車窓からの眺めが最高だったので、結果的に1日ちょうどいい行程でした。バスは左側の席が羊蹄山がよく見えたのかもしれません。

The taxi driver was very attentive and it was incredibly good. The fare felt very reasonable.

Thanks to the local driver, we received great guidance. Hakodate Mountain was extremely crowded, and I think it would have taken us several times longer if we were on our own. It was very cold at the top of the mountain, and my wife and I had to wait in line for a long time, but the driver's efficiency allowed us to visit in a short time.

Coming from Okinawa and knowing nothing, I truly felt that "it was a good decision to ask for this." Thank you very much.

タクシーの運転手さんが色々気にして頂き
物凄く良かったです。金額も大変安く感じました。

地元の運転手さんだからこそわかる道案内。
函館山が物凄く混んでいて、自分たちだけだったら
数倍の時間がかかっていたように思えます。
山の上は物凄く寒く妻と2人、延々と並んで…という
事も運転手さんの手際良さで短時間で見学できました。

沖縄から行かせて頂いた、何もわからない自分たちに
はつくづく「頼んで良かった。」が全てです。
ありがとうございました。

Previously, I requested a taxi tour in Sapporo and it was so great that I asked for one in Hakodate as well. We ascended Mount Hakodate while enjoying the sightseeing guide, listened to explanations, and admired the panoramic view of the sunset. Then, we were taken to an impressive night view spot, where we enjoyed the stunning million-dollar night view to our heart's content. I also received various explanations about souvenirs, allowing me to shop as much as I wanted. After that, we took a taxi down the mountain, and the tour included a visit to illuminated churches, making it a packed experience. The driver was also a wonderful tour guide, and I was very satisfied. Thank you very much.

以前、札幌でタクシー観光をお願いしてとても良かったので、函館でもお願いしました。
道々観光ガイドをしながら函館山に明るいうちに上り、説明を聞きながら夕日のパノラマを鑑賞、そして、圧巻の夜景スポットに案内してもらい、心行くまで百万ドルの夜景を眺めました。
お土産などもいろいろ説明してもらえたので、好きなだけ買物して、またタクシーで下山、教会などのライトアップ巡りもありの、盛りだくさんなツアーでした。
運転手さんは素晴らしい観光ガイドさんでもあり、とても満足でした。
有難うございました。

The bus tour in snowy Hokkaido was fantastic.
I was able to experience the snow up close.
The lunch was delicious as well.
I thoroughly enjoyed the recommended gourmet options from the guide, and it was a very satisfying tour.
Thank you very much!

雪のある北海道はバスツアーが最高でした。
大丈夫に触れる事ができました。
昼食も美味しかったです。
ガイドさんオススメグルメも堪能でき大満足のツアーでした。
ありがとうございました

Lake Mashu was beautiful! I had the image of a misty Lake Mashu, but it was stunning without any fog. My wife has bad knees, but the bus lowers itself when getting on and off, which is very helpful. This is a bus tour that takes you around three lakes. It would be a bit difficult to visit them individually due to time constraints, so I recommend this tour.

摩周湖は綺麗でした!霧の摩周湖というイメージがありましたが霧もなく美しい摩周湖でした。膝の悪い女房ですがバスは乗降時にグッ〜インと車高を下げてくれます。ありがたいですね。3湖を巡るバスツアーです。個人で巡るにはチョット時間的にも難しいのでこのツアーはお勧めです。

The driver was very easy to talk to, and the half day flew by. It was fun! Thank you!

運転手の方がとても話しやすく、半日があっという間に過ぎました。楽しかったです！ありがとうございました！

After we met up, they smoothly suggested a route, and although it was six hours, we ended up going much farther than expected. When I mentioned I wanted to see animals, they took us through many spots where we could find wildlife like foxes and deer! We also enjoyed breathtaking views, delicious local fish, and the driver was very nice, making for a fulfilling six hours. They took many photos and videos for us, saying, "I'll take your pictures!"

合流後スムーズにルートの提案をして下さり、6時間でしたが予想以上にたくさん遠くまで周って頂きました。
動物を見たいとお伝えしたところ、キツネや鹿などたくさんの野生動物出没スポットを通り見つけてくれました！
観光船で観られなかった流氷、絶景巡り、美味しい地魚、運転手さんもとても良い方で充実の6時間を過ごせました。
写真撮りますよ、とたくさん写真と動画も撮ってくれました。

With only three days for my travel itinerary, I was challenged with how to efficiently explore Abashiri. I made sure to include the long-awaited Abashiri Prison in my plan, so I signed up for a full-day tour. At the Okhotsk Drift Ice Museum, the driver insisted I try the soft serve ice cream, and it was truly delicious. Although there was no guide at the Abashiri Prison Museum, the driver stayed with us and provided guidance, making for wonderful memories.

When traveling independently, VELTRA is a great support.

旅行日程３日しかなくどうすれば効率よく網走観光できるかが課題でした。
念願の網走刑務所は必ずプランに入れてもらうため丸一日移動できるプラン申し込みました。
オホーツク流氷館では必ず食べてほしいとドライバーさんから言われほんとに美味しいソフトクリーム食べることできました。
網走刑務所博物館ではガイドはなくなってましたがドライバーさんずっとついてガイドしてくださいましてよい思い出になりました。

個人で旅行するときはVELTRAさん心強い。

The view of the ship's bow breaking through the ice was amazing! The weather was great, and it was the best experience! The ship was also comfortable. It was an experience I would want to participate in again.

船の先端が氷を砕いて進む景色は最高でした！天気もよく最高の経験ができました！船も快適でした。また参加したくなる経験でしたよ。

It was great to be able to sightsee efficiently, but when I delayed my schedule to take a sightseeing boat on Lake Akan, I ended up taking a local bus to the airport instead of the tour bus. It was quite tough since there was no place to store my luggage. If you're going to the airport, it would be better to give up the sightseeing boat and take the tour bus. However, the sightseeing boat seems like a must for Lake Akan, so I think it would be good to have an itinerary that includes the boat from the start.

効率よく観光できて良かったが、阿寒湖で遊覧船に乗るために1本遅らせたところ、観光バスでなく空港まで路線バスになった。荷物を預けるところもなくかなり辛かったので、空港行くなら、遊覧船をあきらめて、観光バスで行った方が良かった。ただ阿寒湖観光では遊覧船がマストに思えたので、そもそも遊覧船込みの行程だと良いと思います。

I was shocked to see swans soaking in the hot springs... It was great to have such a variety of experiences, not just at Lake Kussharo. I wish we could have spent a little more time at Tsurumidai. Also, I thought it was wonderful that lunch was not just a regular bento, but the famous pork bowl. Thank you very much.

まさか白鳥が温泉に浸かっているとは…衝撃的でした。屈斜路湖だけでなく本当に盛りだくさんの内容で良かったです。できれば鶴見台の時間がもう少し欲しかった。あと、昼ごはんが普通の弁当でなく、名物の豚丼というのもすごく良いと思いました。ありがとうございました。

I participated alone.
I had a lot of fun seeing the unique winter scenery. The guide spoke kindly during the ride, so I wasn't bored at all.
I would like to participate again in a different season.

一人で参加しました。
冬のならではの景色がたくさん見られてとても楽しかったです。車内でもガイドさんが丁寧にお話ししてくれるので退屈しませんでした。
また季節を替えて参加したいです。

Since I was traveling with small children, I couldn't participate in a tour that lasted too late, so I quickly decided on a plan that only included Asahiyama Zoo. With a guide, my child was able to stay engaged during the journey. Thank you to the driver for their very careful driving. (Both of you were very kind to the children, which made me happy.) The other participants were all very well-mannered as well. I enjoyed the zoo even more than I expected. Thank you! I will rely on you again when I visit Hokkaido.

小さい子連れだったのであまり遅くまでのツアーは参加できず、旭山動物園のみのプランがあってすぐ決めました。
ガイドさん付きで道中も子が飽きずにいられました。そしてとっても丁寧な運転をしてくださった運転手さん、ありがとうございました。（おふたりとも、子どもにもとても優しく接してくださってうれしかったです）一緒に参加された方々もマナーの良い方ばかりでした。
動物園も予想以上に楽しめました。
ありがとうございました！また北海道に行った際はお世話になります。