All Reviews for Top Hokkaido Attractions

Due to the impact of COVID-19, I was the only one on the large bus. While I'm grateful, it felt a bit awkward, so perhaps it would be better to have at least two people on the tour.

This is a tour that allows you to explore Lake Akan, and if you don't have a car, this tour is really a great deal.

However, since everything is outdoors, it could be a disappointing tour if the weather is bad. Even when the weather is fine, it seems there are often foggy periods, so be cautious. This time, I was lucky with the good weather.

The bus guide was constantly looking at her notes while talking. Is this normal?

コロナの影響もありなんと大型バスに一人。
ありがたいですが、さすがに気まずいので2人敢行にしてもいいのでは..。

阿寒の湖を回れるツアーですが、
車がない場合はこのツアーは本当にお得です。

ただ、全部外なので天気が悪いと残念ツアーかも。
天気が悪くなくても霧の時期が多いそうなので注意です。
今回は天気が良くてよかったです。

バスガイドさんはずーーーっとメモを見て話してました。こんなもん？

I participated last August as well, but I couldn't see anything at Lake Mashu because of the fog, so I joined again. There were less than ten participants due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which made for a very relaxed experience. When we reached the observation deck at Lake Mashu, the weather cleared up and we could see it well! It was my second time hearing the Akanko Bus original song, and it was fun (laughs). I'm planning to go again next year, so I will participate again. The cost performance is really good!

　去年の８月も参加しましたが、摩周湖が霧でなにも見えなかったので再度参加しました。コロナ禍で参加者は１０人もいなかったですね。なのでかなりゆったりと過ごせました。摩周湖も展望台についたときには晴れてよく見えました！　阿寒バスオリジナルソングも２度目でしたが面白かったです（笑）来年も行く予定ですのでまた参加してみます。コスパがすごく良いですからね。

Lake Mashu, Lake Kussharo, and Lake Akan each had their own unique expressions. The sulfur mountain along the way also conveyed a sense of the active volcanic activity and the grandeur of the surroundings. I initially had no image of it, but I thought it was a great spot.

Additionally, the restaurant and bakery introduced by the guide at Lake Akan were delicious and enjoyable.

Regarding infection prevention measures, wearing masks was of course mandatory, and there were alcohol disinfectants available at various locations. We were also able to maintain a reasonable distance while boarding and sightseeing, which may have been a secondary benefit.

This was a solo trip over two nights and three days, but I felt that using this tour for a day expanded the enjoyment of my travels. Thank you very much.

摩周湖・屈斜路湖・阿寒湖、何れもそれぞれの表情がありました。途中の硫黄山もまた、火山活動の活発さ、周囲を含めた雄大さが感じられました。当初はイメージが無かったのですが、良いスポットだと思いました。
また阿寒湖でガイドさんが紹介された食事処・パン屋 美味しくて良かったです。
感染防止対策についてはマスク着用は勿論ながら、各地でのアルコール消毒、(副次的な意味かもしれませんが)適度な間隔を取った乗車・観光が出来ていました。
今回は二泊三日の一人旅だったのですが、このツアーも一日利用させていただいて旅行の楽しさが広がった気がしました。ありがとうございます。

I chose to travel to Kushiro after the COVID-19 restrictions were lifted. We visited Kushiro Wetlands (from the car window), Lake Mashu, Iouzan, Lake Kussharo, and Lake Akan in that order. Sitting on the right side of the vehicle gives you more opportunities to see beautiful scenery through the window. In July, about 20 days are said to have foggy conditions at Lake Mashu, but when I visited, it was clear and the beautiful Mashu Blue was visible. I think it's good to allocate 20 minutes for viewing Iouzan and 30 minutes for Lake Kussharo. At Lake Akan, you have about two hours of free time during lunch, but if you take the sightseeing boat, you won't be able to board the return bus. Instead, if you show your sightseeing bus ticket, you can stay an extra hour and transfer for free to another Akan bus to return to Kushiro. You can also get off at Kushiro Airport, so I think it's a good idea to include this tour on the day you leave Kushiro by plane. The guide was a young woman, and her explanations were thorough and well-delivered, and she sang beautifully, which was impressive. It would be difficult to explore these tourist spots on your own in one day, so I was very satisfied.

新型コロナウィルス自粛明けの旅行に釧路旅行を選択しました。釧路湿原（車窓）、摩周湖、硫黄山、屈斜路湖、阿寒湖の順番で周りました。向かって右側の座席に座ると車窓からのいい景色を見る機会が多いです。７月は月２０日程度が霧の摩周湖だそうですが、訪問したときは快晴できれいな摩周ブルーでした。硫黄山の見学を２０分、屈斜路湖の見学を３０分にしてもらうといいかと思います。阿寒湖は昼食時間混みで２時間の自由時間が与えられますが、湖の遊覧船を利用すると帰りのバスに乗車できません。代わりに観光バスのチケットを提示すれば１時間長く滞在でき、別の阿寒バスに無料で乗り換えられ釧路に戻ってこれます。また、釧路空港で下車することもできるので飛行機で釧路を離れる日にこのツアーを入れていいと思います。若い女性のガイドさんでしたが、説明が丁寧でしっかりとしており、歌が上手く感動しました。１日でこの観光地を自力で周るのは難しいので大変満足しました。

Initially, I had planned to arrive at Memanbetsu on the first flight in the morning and requested a plan to visit sightseeing spots in Eastern Hokkaido while being taken to the Utoro Onsen in Shiretoko.

However, due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, my flight was canceled. I considered canceling my plans, but the taxi company was very flexible and accommodating. In the end, I stayed overnight in Asahikawa City and departed from Kitami Station on the JR line.

On the day of the trip, we were blessed with good weather, and I was able to visit many sightseeing spots in Eastern Hokkaido, including Bihoro Pass, Sunayu (Lake Kussharo), Kawakuyonsen Station, Iouzan, Lake Mashu, Kamikoike, and Oshinkoshin Falls, as well as some places that were not originally planned, all in a very efficient manner.

I would definitely like to use this service again when traveling in Eastern Hokkaido! Thank you very much!

当初は朝一の飛行機で女満別入りし、道東の観光スポットを訪ねながら知床のウトロ温泉まで送っていただくプランをお願いしていました。

ところが新型コロナウイルスの影響により欠航となってしまい、キャンセルも検討しましたが、タクシー会社さんが柔軟に対応してくださり、最終的に旭川市に前泊してJR北見駅から出発。

当日は天気に恵まれ、美幌峠、砂湯(屈斜路湖)、川湯温泉駅、硫黄山、摩周湖、神の子池、オシンコシンの滝等々、時間の許す限り予定していなかった場所も案内していただき、非常に効率良く道東の観光名所を訪ねることができました。

また道東を旅行する際は是非利用したいです！
本当にありがとうございました！

I thought it would be convenient since a bus comes to the Kushiro Prince Hotel, so I made a reservation. I enjoyed a full day on a course that efficiently covered the places I wanted to see. I also listened intently to the guide's singing.

釧路プリンスホテルにバスが来るので、便利だと思い、予約しました。見たい所を効率よくまわるコースで、1日楽しみました。ガイドさんの歌も、しみじみ聞きました。

Since I can't drive, I was thinking about how to get around the wide roads of Eastern Hokkaido when I found this tour mentioned in a guidebook, and the reviews were highly rated, so I decided to join.

Given the current situation, there were only about 10 participants, but despite that, the guide's explanations were thorough and enjoyable to listen to, and the scenery from the car windows was truly "Hokkaido!" and wonderful, making it a very good trip.

It's an efficient way to visit the famous spots, and in the evening, you can return to Kushiro city and enjoy the sunset, so I think it's a great tour.

車の運転ができないので、広い道東をどうやって回ろうか考えていたところ、ガイドブックにこのツアーのことが書かれており、口コミも高評価だったので参加しました。
この情勢で参加者も10名ほどと少なかったかと思いますが、それにも関わらずガイドさんのお話が丁寧で聞いていて楽しく、道中の車窓風景もザ・北海道！という感じで素晴らしく、大変良い旅となりました^_^
効率よく名所を回れるし、夕方には釧路市街地に帰り夕日を見たりできるので、とても良いツアーだと思います。

You can efficiently visit the three major lakes from within Kushiro City. For those visiting Eastern Hokkaido for the first time, I highly recommend the Pirika bus. I was very lucky to see a pair of wild red-crowned cranes from inside the bus. The driver, Mr. Ishikawa, and the guide, Mr. Sato, were very kind, and I had a memorable experience.

釧路市内から3大湖を効率よく行けます。初めて道東を訪れる方にはピリカ号はおすすめです。
なんと野生のつがいの丹頂を車内から観ることができ、とてもラッキーでした。
運転手石川さんやガイド佐藤さんにとても良くしていただき、記憶に残る体験ができました。

This was my first solo trip to Kushiro. Since my vacation time was short and I couldn't drive, I chose to join a regular bus tour. This tour allowed me to visit three lakes in one day. Although the stopover time at each location was brief, I was able to experience them. The guide was very dedicated in explaining things on the bus and even sang along during the trip. The only downside was that the weather wasn't great that day; Lake Mashu was completely shrouded in fog, and I couldn't see anything. I hope to visit Kushiro again in the future.

初次一個人的釧路旅行，
因休假時間不長又不會開車，
故選擇參加定期巴士的團，
一天內可以遊覽三個湖所以選擇了這團
雖然每個點的停留時間不多但也到此一遊了。
導遊車上講解很認真，途中還唱起歌來
唯一可惜的是當天天氣不大好，
摩周湖整片霧茫茫什麼都看不到
有機會會再到釧路去遊玩

Although it was an experience affected by the weather, I can't say I was satisfied since we couldn't go out on the lake and the experience ended in just 30 minutes.

天候に左右される体験とは言え、湖に出れなかった上、30分で体験終了したので、満足とはとても言えませんでした。

Thanks to the driver's attentiveness, I was able to see a family of wild red-crowned cranes. For a moment, Lake Mashu also cleared up and looked beautiful. However, since it's this time of year, most of the Ainu village was closed. I wanted to take a sightseeing boat, but I didn't have enough time to ride it. That was disappointing.

運転手さんの気配りで、野生の丹頂鶴の親子を見れ
一瞬ですが摩周湖も霧が晴れて美しく見えました
ただこの時期なので、アイヌ村の殆どが閉まってました
遊覧船乗りたかったですが、時間が無く乗れなかった
それが残念でしたね、

On March 29, the weather was nice, and the lake was calm and very beautiful. The guide was pleasant, and we had a great time. We participated as a pair, and although they said we could each take a kayak individually, it was easier on our bodies to work together.

当日3月29日は天気が良く、湖の波もなく、とってもキレイでした。
ガイドの方も感じ良く、楽しめました。
二人で参加し、一人ずつでもカヤックに乗せてくれるとの事でしたが、二人で協力した方が体は楽です。

I wanted to visit Lake Shikotsu and Lake Toya in winter, but since I live in an area where it doesn't snow, I thought driving would be impossible, and I wasn't familiar with the bus routes, so I gave up. When I found this tour, I immediately signed up because it was exactly what I was hoping for.
The driver's driving was very reassuring, and the guide was very considerate, making the time feel enjoyable rather than long.
The lunch wasn't bad in terms of taste. The hot pot was, of course, warm, but the other dishes were cold, and the shredded cabbage was dry, making me wonder how long it had been sitting out.
When we arrived at the hotel, we were told that we were scheduled to leave at 1:30, but when we entered the hotel, the bath was available only from 1:00?! I think it's very disappointing for those who were looking forward to it.
I hope the hotel schedule can be better communicated. I would definitely like to see improvements in the lunch.
It's a shame, especially since the bus staff left a good impression.

冬の支笏湖や洞爺湖に行ってみたかったのですが、雪が降らない地域に住んでいるので、車の運転は無理だし、路線バスもよくわからないしと諦めていました。このツアーを見つけて、希望にピッタリだとすぐに申し込みました。
ドライバーさんの運転はとても安心でき、ガイドさんもいろいろ気を使って下さり、少し長いかなと思っていた時間も、そう感じないほど楽しく過ごせました。
昼食は、味は悪くはないです。鍋はもちろん暖かいですが、その他は冷たく、千切りキャベツは乾いていて、いつから置いてあるんだろうと思いました。
ホテルに着いて1時半出発の予定だと言われ、いざホテルに入ったらお風呂は1時から⁉︎楽しみにして来た方にはとても残念だと思います。
ホテルの予定など、しっかり把握していただけたらと思います。昼食は是非改善していただきたいです。
バスのスタッフが好印象だっただけに、残念です。

I was able to efficiently visit the highlights of Eastern Hokkaido and had a great time. I appreciated that during the journey, we slowed down or stopped to enjoy beautiful scenery and spot animals.

道東の見どころを効率よく回れ，楽しめました。移動中も景観の良い所や動物を発見すると徐行や停車して対応していただいて，よかったと思います。

Amid the COVID-19 situation and the state of emergency, after finishing my business trip in Kushiro, I found this tour while thinking it would be nice to explore Eastern Hokkaido again after a long time.

As expected, there were only three passengers, including myself. With a large tour bus and a lovely guide, it was such a luxurious trip!

Even with a small number of people, the driver and the guide worked hard to provide excellent service. I learned a lot, even things I didn't know as a Hokkaido resident.

I was able to fully enjoy my favorite lake and take a deep breath without my mask! Plus, we had a delicious bento lunch included at this price! We were blessed with wonderful weather, and both Lake Kussharo and Lake Mashu were even more beautiful! I also got to hear the guide's singing after a long time, which made my heart flutter. Thank you for the wonderful memories.

Let's overcome this situation together!

I believe there were people who had to cancel due to the impact of the coronavirus, but it would be nice if they could at least reach out with their intentions. Since they are working hard to keep the business running, I think it's important to show a little kindness.

コロナ騒動で緊急事態宣言も発令されていた中、
釧路での出張を終えた後、せっかくならと久しぶりに道東を巡りたいと思っていたところでこのツアーを見つけました。
さすがに乗客は私を含めて計３名。
大きな観光バスに可愛らしいガイドさんまでいてくれて、なんて贅沢な旅なんでしょう♡

人数が少なくても手を抜くこともなく、運転手さんもガイドさんも一生懸命ご対応してくださいました。
北海道民でも知らなかったこともあり、大変勉強になりました。

大好きな湖を堪能できて、マスクを外して思いっきり深呼吸もできました！
そしてさらに、美味しいお弁当のランチまでついてこの価格＼(◎o◎)／！
素晴らしい天候にも恵まれて、屈斜路湖も摩周湖も美しさ倍増でした！
とても久しぶりにガイドさんの歌を聴くこともできて、胸がキュンとなりましたよ～
素敵な思い出をありがとうございました。
ともに、この騒動を乗り越えていきましょうね！

コロナウィルスの影響でキャンセルされた方々もいらっしゃったと思いますが、
ぜひ、ご意向の連絡だけはしてさしあげてくださるとよいですね。
がんばって営業してくださっていますので、ちょっとした思いやりは大切にしていきたいですね。

I was healed by the magnificent nature of Hokkaido in winter and the guide's thorough explanations, creating wonderful memories. Also, the soft serve ice cream tasting at several roadside stations during the breaks was delightful.

冬の北海道の雄大な自然とガイドの方の丁寧な説明に癒され、良い思い出が出来ました。また、途中何ヶ所か休憩する道の駅のソフトクリーム食べ比べが素敵でした。

This was perfect for what I was looking for. My driver picked me up in my hotel lobby and I had the freedom to do what I wanted, go where I wanted and on my own timeline so I could spend however much time

Due to scheduling constraints, I could only enjoy one day, so I joined this tour. Fortunately, it was the last day of the season, which was really great.

Additionally, the guide's explanations were clear, allowing me to gain a deeper understanding of Abashiri.

On the icebreaker ship, I was able to enjoy the drifting ice. It's best to view it from the deck, but it can be cold, so appropriate clothing is necessary. I was able to see animals like eagles and seagulls, but unfortunately, I couldn't see any seals.

Abashiri Prison has facilities scattered around, and since you spend a lot of time outside, it's best to wear warm clothing. With limited time, it's important to focus on the key points.

At the Drift Ice Museum, I was glad to see animals that live in the drifting ice, like the clione. There were displays of drifting ice, and it was nice to touch them, but since I had already seen them on the icebreaker, it wasn't as impressive. There was an observation deck, but unfortunately, the weather was bad.

For lunch, I had to choose when I got on the bus in the morning, and the options were Zangi rice bowl and ramen. There was a souvenir shop on the first floor, and after finishing my meal, I could take my time looking at souvenirs and seafood like crabs. There were also souvenirs from the Drift Ice Museum and Abashiri Prison, but they were a bit limited. I purchased some local sake and beer from Abashiri.

After that, I went to the Drift Ice Special Railway and Cape Notoro, but the weather was bad, and I couldn't enjoy the scenery. There's nothing that can be done about that.

I felt a bit rushed for time, but I was able to efficiently enjoy Abashiri in one day.

日程の都合上、1日しか楽しむことができなかったので、このツアーに参加した。幸運にも、今シーズンの最終日だったので、本当に良かった。
また、ガイドさんの説明もわかりやすく、網走を深く知ることができた。

砕氷船では流氷を楽しむことができた。甲板上から見るのが良いが、寒いのでそれなりの格好が必要だ。ワシやカモメなどの動物を見ることができた。残念ながら、アザラシを見ることはできなかった。

網走刑務所は施設が点在し、外に出ることが多いので防寒具はしっかりと着た方がいい。時間があまりないので、要点を抑えてみる必要がある。

流氷館はクリオネなどの流氷に住む動物を見ることができたのは良かった。流氷が展示してあり、実際に触れるのは良かったが、砕氷船ですでにみていたので、そこまで感動はなかった。展望台があったが、あいにく、天気が悪かった。

昼ご飯は朝、バスに乗った時点で選ぶ必要があり、内容はザンギ丼、ラーメンであった。
ここはお土産屋さんが1階にあり、食べ終わったら、じっくりとお土産やカニなどの海鮮を見ることができた。流氷館、網走刑務所のお土産もあったが、少し少なかった。ここでは網走の日本酒とビールを購入した。

その後に流氷特別鉄道と能取岬に行ったが、天気が悪く、景色は楽しめなかった。こればかりは仕方がない。

少し時間に追われている感じもしたが、一日で効率よく網走を楽しむことができた。

I was able to fully enjoy the nature of Lake Shikotsu, Lake Mashu, and Mount Yotei. The vast nature of Hokkaido has a different kind of grandeur compared to Honshu, making it a journey that felt extraordinary.

After our meal, we went to the hot springs, but since we couldn't go to the Usuzan Ropeway this time, I thought it might have been nice to spend a bit more time at the hot springs instead.

Still, I am grateful for the wonderful sightseeing experience and the memories created.

支笏湖、摩周湖、羊蹄山と自然を満喫できました。広大な北海道の自然は本州とはまた違う迫力があり、非日常を感じながらの旅でした。
食事後、温泉に入りましたが、今回は有珠山ロープウェイに行けなかったので、その時間を温泉に費やしてもらえれば、もう少しゆったりできたかな？と思いました。
それでも素敵な観光となり思い出となった事に感謝しています。

The visiting hours at Abashiri Prison are not enough at all. I couldn't visit all the facilities. I had to wait 30 minutes for the train at Kitahama Station in the cold winter, and I was freezing.

網走監獄見学時間がぜんぜん足りません。施設を全ては回れません。
寒い冬の北浜駅で電車の待ち時間が30分、凍えます。

I went on my first trip with my adult daughter, and we enjoyed a sightseeing tour on the Pirika bus. The tour was more fulfilling than I expected, and the guide's way of speaking was very skillful, making it easy to listen. I want my husband to experience this wonderful time as well, so I thought we would like to go sightseeing on the Pirika bus again as a couple next time.

成人した娘と2人で初旅行し　そしてバスツアーのピリカ号で観光させて頂きました。
思ったより　ツアーも充実し　添乗員さんの　話し方がとても上手く　聴き入ってしまいました。
主人にも　この満喫した時間を味わってほしく
次は　夫婦で　また　ピリカ号で観光したいと思いました。

I thought it would be difficult to move around in the snow by myself, so I joined a tour. It was convenient to be taken to the destination. We arrived at Goryokaku Tower a bit early, so it was nice to be able to look around slowly before other groups arrived. It seems that in winter, there are more restricted areas at the monastery, which made it feel a bit lacking, but since it's not a tourist facility, that's understandable. The chocolate and cookies were delicious. I also think it was great that there was no wasted time.

雪の中の移動は、自分では難しそうだと思ったので、ツアーに参加。
目的地に連れて行ってもらい、楽チン。
五稜郭タワーにも少し早めに着いたので、他の団体客が来る前にゆっくり見れて良かった。
修道院は、冬は立ち入り禁止区域が増えるらしく、少し物足りなく感じたが、観光施設ではないので仕方がない。
チョコレートとクッキーが美味しかった。
時間もロスがなくて良かったと思う。

I participated in mid-February 2020. When I arrived at the meeting place, I was relieved to have someone carefully teach me how to put on the dry suit and help me with it. After a short 5-minute drive, we reached a small cove on Lake Shikotsu, where an area about the size of two tennis courts was frozen. From a distance, the white and transparent ice looked mottled. I learned that the lake water freezes clear, while the snow that accumulates on top freezes white. At first, I thought the transparent ice was thin and melting, but it turned out to be quite thick. The guide brought a pickaxe and let me borrow it to try to break the ice, but it wouldn't break at all. When I picked up a piece of broken ice, it had a unique crystalline shape that I had never seen before. I could also enter the lake from the edge of the ice. It was surprisingly warm for this time of year, with an outside temperature of 5°C and a water temperature of 2°C, so I hardly felt any cold except on my face, which was directly exposed to the water. By the way, I wore a T-shirt and sweatpants under the dry suit, and I had adhesive heat packs on my toes, but I was slightly sweating after the experience. Since I intentionally didn't let the air out of the dry suit, I floated comfortably in the water, which made me feel secure even though I couldn't swim. Floating without feeling cold while gazing at the blue sky was very pleasant, and I wished I could have stayed like that for another hour. The guide also lent me a snorkel, so even though my face was extremely cold, I could observe the underside of the ice and the bottom of the lake closely. The time spent standing on the ice and being in the lake was about 40-50 minutes, and with the remaining time for putting on and taking off the dry suit, moving around, and settling the payment, the total duration was just a little over an hour. Since it wasn't cold, it felt too short, and I would have liked to have at least double the time. I was very satisfied to have such a rare experience that is hard to come by.

2020年2月中旬に参加しました。集合場所につくとドライスーツの着方を丁寧に教えてもらえ、また着るのも手伝ってもらえるので安心でした。車で5分くらいの支笏湖の小さな入り江のほとりに行くとテニスコート２個分くらいのエリアが凍ってました。遠くから見ると白い氷と透明な氷がまだらに見えました。これは湖の水がそのまま凍ると透明になり、降り積もった雪が凍ると白くなるそうです。最初透明な氷は厚みがなくて溶けかかってるのかなぁと思いましたがそんな事はなくかなり分厚い表層でした。ガイドさんがツルハシを持ってきていて貸してもらい割ろうとしましたが全然割れませんでした。割れている氷を手に取ると見たことのない形で結晶化していて珍しかったです。氷の端から湖に入ることも出来ました。この時期にしてはとても暖かく外気温5℃、水温2℃との事で水が直接触れる顔以外は寒さ冷たさはほぼ感じませんでした。ちなみにドライスーツの下はTシャツと上下スウェットを着込み、足先には貼るカイロを着けていましまが、体験後うっすら汗ばんでいる程でした。ドライスーツの中の空気をあえて抜かずに入るので水にプカプカ浮くので泳げなくても安心でした。冷たさを感じずにプカプカ浮いて青空を眺めているととても気持ちよかったのであと１時間くらいこうしていたかったです。ガイドさんからシュノーケルも借りれるので、顔がめちゃくちゃ冷たいですが、氷の裏側を見たり湖の底をじっくり観察することも出来ます。氷の上に立ったり湖に入ってる時間は40-50分程で残り時間でドライスーツ着たり脱いだりの準備と移動、精算などで全部で1時間とちょっとの所要時間でした。寒くなかったので、もう倍くらいの時間あっても良いくらい短く感じました。なかなか出来ない珍しい体験ができてとても満足です。

It was like driving through a winter wonderland. The driver and hostess were very professional and efficient and even though they spoke no English they communicated well with times etc at each beautiful location. The included Bento lunch was delicious and we saw some lovely places. It snowed heavily in some places and we always felt safe with the driver as he drove very carefully. I would thoroughly recommend this tour!

It was an area that was difficult to navigate alone due to time constraints, but I was glad I could get around efficiently. After all, winter in Hokkaido is best experienced through a tour.

時間的に一人では回りにくいエリアでしたが、効率よく回れてよかったです。
やっぱり冬の北海道はツアーに限ります。

The guide was polite and very easy to understand. The content was also very fulfilling, and I participated alone but was extremely satisfied.

If I had to say something, I would have liked to shorten the time spent at other locations a bit and stay a little longer at Akan Lake Onsen (especially since it was during the festival, and I wanted to enjoy the hot springs). Still, I had a great time.

ガイドも丁寧で、大変わかりやすかったです。
内容もとても充実をしていて、
1人で参加しましたが大満足でした。

強いて言うならですが、他の滞在時間を少し短くして阿寒湖温泉(お祭り中だったこともあり、温泉も入りたかったし)でもう少しだけ長くいたかったなぁ。と思いました。
それでもいい時間を過ごせました。

Thank you for accommodating my last-minute reservation two days ago. On the final day of our Shiretoko trip, I was guided from the hotel in Utoro to Memanbetsu Airport. Based on our preferences, we visited Oshinkoshin Falls, the Road to Heaven, and had lunch and shopping in Shari City, as well as Iouzan, Lake Mashu, Lake Kussharo, and Bihoro Pass. The driver was very kind and shared many interesting things about Eastern Hokkaido. I definitely want to visit again someday, perhaps in spring or autumn. Thank you very much.

2日前の急遽の予約にご対応いただきました。
知床旅行の最終日、ウトロのホテルから女満別空港までの帰路を案内いただきました。
私たちの希望を聞いた上でオシンコシンの滝、天に続く道、斜里市街でのお土産・昼食、硫黄山、摩周湖、屈斜路湖、美幌峠と案内いただきました。
ドライバーさんもとても親切で道東の興味深い様々なことを教えてくださいました。
またいつの日にか、次回は春か秋にぜひまた訪れてみたいと思います。
本当にありがとうございました。

I participated because I could tour the sightseeing spots in Abashiri. On the day of the tour, we couldn't ride the icebreaker due to strong winds, but we received shopping vouchers at a nearby roadside station, allowing us to shop leisurely. After that, we moved according to the itinerary and enjoyed sightseeing and gourmet experiences. The time we had at the Abashiri Prison was shorter than expected (about 40 minutes), so if you take your time, you might not be able to see everything (which is a downside). The view of the sea ice at Cape Notoro, our last stop, was breathtaking.

Since the sightseeing spots are far from Abashiri Station, you need to consider using buses for transportation. However, there are only about two buses per hour, which limits your freedom (it seems there are no buses to Cape Notoro). Considering this, I think this tour, which allows you to visit all the spots by bus and return to the center of Abashiri, is convenient.

網走の観光場所を巡れるということで、参加しました。
当日は強風で砕氷船に乗れませんでしたが、近くの道の駅でお買い物できる券を頂き、ゆっくりと買い物することができました。その後は、行程表通りに移動し、観光やグルメを堪能しました。網走刑務所での観光時間が思ったより短かった(40分くらいでした)ため、ゆっくり見ているとすべてを見て周れないかもしれません(そこがマイナス評価)。最後に訪れた能取岬で一面の流氷を見たときは圧巻でした。
観光する場所は、網走駅から歩くには遠いため、バスなどを使用した移動を考える必要があります。ただ、本数は1時間に2本くらいであまり自由がききません(能取岬はバスがないらしい)。そう考えれば、すべてバスで巡り、網走中心街まで戻れるこのツアーは、便利だと思います。

I traveled alone to Kushiro and booked a business hotel for two nights right in front of the station. On the second day, since I had plenty of time, I thought it would be a waste to just wander around Kushiro, so I looked for a sightseeing tour and found this one.

It was a tour that visited the three major lakes: Lake Mashu, Lake Kussharo, and Lake Akan, departing from Kushiro, just as I had hoped. Although there were many foreign tourists, about half of the participants were Japanese. Overall, I found it to be a reassuring tour that was more than satisfying for a solo traveler.

I would like to share my experience of the tour. At the first stop, Tsurumidai, I was moved to see many red-crowned cranes up close. It was great to witness them take off as well. The red-crowned crane soft serve ice cream recommended by the guide looked like a crane and was very delicious.

As we approached Lake Mashu, the weather changed from sunny to a snowstorm, and unfortunately, we couldn't see the mysterious Lake Mashu. However, the Mashu Blue soft serve ice cream recommended by the guide at the rest area was tasty.

For lunch, I had a pork bowl bento at the Mashu Onsen roadside station, which was very delicious. At Iouzan, as soon as I got off the bus, I was hit by the strong smell of sulfur. There were fumaroles rising from various spots on the mountain, and while you could get relatively close to them, some areas were quite snowy and difficult to walk through. The guide's recommended steamed eggs made with sulfur hot springs were piping hot and delicious.

At Lake Akan, we had an hour of free time. It was no surprise, but I was amazed to see that the entire large lake was frozen. I debated whether to go for smelt fishing, ride a snowmobile, or do some shopping, but in the end, I chose to ride a snowmobile and then enjoyed some tempura smelt at a shop afterward. Riding the snowmobile on the frozen lake was very comfortable, and the freshly fried smelt was incredibly delicious.

With a little time left, I bought some marimo as a souvenir. I felt that snow boots were essential around the three major lakes, as the snow was deep everywhere.

On the day of the tour, the roads were snowy and icy, but thanks to the skilled driving of our driver, I felt safe riding along. The beautiful bus guide was also very easy to listen to and explained everything well. Thank you very much for your hospitality. If I have the chance to go to Kushiro again, I will definitely use this tour again.

釧路一人旅。駅前のビジネスホテルを2泊予約。２日目は時間がたっぷりたあるので、釧路市内をぶらぶらしててももったいないので、観光ツアーを探していたら今回のツアーを見つけました。
何と希望通りの釧路発摩周湖、屈斜路湖、阿寒湖3大湖を巡るツアーでした。
外国人の方が多いとのことでしたが日本の方も半分ぐらいいました。
全体の感想としては、一人旅でも十分満足のできる安心のツアーでした。
ネタバレになりますが、ツアーの体験談を書きたいと思います。
最初に訪れた鶴見台では間近に多くのタンチョウが見れて感動しました。さらに飛び立つ瞬間も見れてたのでよかったです。
ガイドさんおすすめのタンチョウソフトクリームは見た目がタンチョウになっていて味もとても美味しかったです。
摩周湖方面に近づくと晴れから一転して吹雪になり、残念ながら神秘の摩周湖を見ることができませんでしたが、休憩所で食べたガイドさんおすすめの摩周ブルーのソフトクリームは美味しかったです。
お昼休憩は道の駅摩周温泉で豚丼弁当をいただきましたがとても美味しかったです。
硫黄山ではバスを降りた途端、硫黄の臭いが鼻にツンときました。山のあちこちで噴煙が上がっており、割と間近まで見に行けますが、かなり雪深いので歩くのが困難な箇所がありました。硫黄の温泉で作られたガイドさんおすすめの温泉蒸したまごはアツアツで美味しかったです。
ラストの阿寒湖ではフリータイムが1時間ありました。当たり前なのてすが、大きな湖がすべて凍っていてびっくりしました。
わかさぎ釣りかスノーモービルをするか買い物をするかか迷いましたが、結局、スノーモービルをしたあと、お店でわかさぎの天ぷらを食べました。氷のはった湖の上を走るスノーモービルはとても快適でした。また、揚げたてのわかさぎは最
高に美味しかったです。
残り少し時間があったのでマリモをお土産を買いました。
3大湖周辺はどこも雪が深いのでスノーブーツが必須だと感じました。
当日は雪道やアイスバーンの道でしたが安心して乗ってられるほど上手な運転をしていただいたドライバーさんと、話しがとても聞きやすく説明が上手な美人バスガイドさん、お世話になりどうもありがとうございました。
また釧路へ行く機会があれば次も絶対利用させていただきます。

We had a great time during the 3 hour tour. The driver was extremely nice. Communication was great. Would recommend.