All Reviews for Top Hokkaido Attractions

The instructor was very kind and explained everything in detail, which allowed me to successfully ride the kayak. Due to strong winds from the typhoon, we couldn't go to Lake Shikotsu and instead paddled up the Chitose River. The Chitose River... the water was so clear. I was thrilled when I saw fish and shrimp. During the kayaking, the instructor took many photos, and I received them immediately after the experience via AirDrop. It was a fun and fulfilling experience.

　インストラクターさんがとても親切で丁寧に説明をしてくださったので，うまくカヤックに乗ることができました。
　台風からの強風で波が高く，支笏湖には行くことができず，千歳川をのぼっていきました。千歳川・・・とても水がきれいでした。魚やスジエビが見れた時にはテンションがあがりました。
　カヤック中はインストラクターさんが何枚も写真を撮ってくれ，写真は体験終了後にair dropを通じてすぐいただけます。
　楽しく充実した体験でした。
　

During the snowy season, tours are reassuring. You can move efficiently and have a relatively relaxed schedule. It's fun to learn new things! To better understand the city of Hakodate, it's important to listen to the stories from the guides.

雪の時期はツアーが安心です。効率よく回れますし時間も割合にゆったりととってあります。
知らない事を知るのは楽しい！函館の街をより知るためにはガイドさん達のお話を聞くのが大切です。

I was surprised by the price, as it included a packed tour taking us to various places, a wonderful hotel, a delicious lunch, and even the fee for the Usuzan Ropeway! The guide, with a lovely smile, was kind and thoughtful, and spoke beautiful Japanese, which made me feel a renewed respect as a Japanese person. I had a great time! Thank you very much.

あちこち連れて行って下さり盛り沢山のツアーなのに　素敵なホテルで美味しい昼食と有珠山ロープウェイ料金まで含まれこの値段でびっくりでした！　笑顔の素敵なガイドさんは親切で、心遣いも素晴らしく、美しい日本語でお話くださり、日本人として改めて尊敬してしまいました。楽しかったです！ありがとうございました。

I thought it was understandable that we couldn't ride the ropeway due to bad weather, but it was a bit disappointing that the alternative was just a bear farm and some snacks. I participated alone, and the feeling of being left behind during lunch was a little sad. However, it was great to be able to explore an area that I wouldn't normally be able to visit in just one day, and the audio guide on the bus was very helpful for sightseeing.

悪天候でロープーウェイに乗れなかったのしょうがないと思いましたが、でもその代わりが熊牧場と少しのお菓子っていうのは少し残念でした。
1人で参加しましたが昼食時の居残り給食感が少し悲しかったです。
自分ではなかなか周れない地域を1日で、周れるのとバス車内のイヤホンでの観光案内はとてもよかったです。

The bus guide contacted the zoo directly to inquire about the day's situation as soon as the zoo opened. Additionally, they provided clear explanations about the local history while we were on the road, which made the scenery feel different and more engaging. I think this is one of the advantages of a bus tour.

動物園の開演時間と同時にバスガイドさんが車中から当日の状況を直接動物園へ問い合わせしてくれました。また走行中の地方の歴史をわかりやすく説明してくれたので、見る景色もひと味違って見ることができました。バスツアーの利点だと思います。

A bus tour is the best way to enjoy Hakodate in one day, especially during the snowy season. The bus guide's explanations were easy to understand, and we visited some places a bit further away, which helped us learn about the city's development and history. Since we will be getting off the bus and walking, it's advisable to wear shoes with good traction during the snowy season.

１日で函館を楽しむにはバスツァーが一番です。雪の時期なら尚更。バスガイドさんのお話もわかりやすく少し離れた所も回るので街の成り立ちや歴史も勉強になりました。
バスを降りて歩きますので雪の季節は滑り止めの付いた靴を履いて行きましょう。

The female tour guide, Yamaya, was very serious and detailed in her explanations of every place in Hakodate. Although we only had one morning, we managed to visit all the famous spots in Hakodate. While it was a bit disappointing that we couldn't stop to view some of the well-known places, we had enough time to enjoy Gokakko Park, Hakodate Tower, and the monastery. Overall, I was very satisfied. Even if you don't speak Japanese, there's no need to worry, as there are earphones available for explanations in English, Chinese, and Korean. It was a fulfilling and compact morning.

女性导游やまやさん带的团 她很认真详尽的讲解了函馆的每个地方 时间虽然只有一上午 却把函馆有名的地方都转了一个遍 有些有名的地方没能停车观看虽然有些遗憾 但是五角公园函馆塔 和 修道院都有足够的时间驻足观看 总体来说非常满意 不会日语的也不用怕 有英文汉语韩语的耳麦讲解 紧凑的一上午过得很充实

I had to stand in line with other customers just to exchange the voucher for tickets, and it would have been better to wait until the bus arrived to line up, but instead, I stood there for about 15 minutes doing nothing. The bus guide kept explaining disclaimers like "In case of bad weather, the highway may be closed and the trip could be canceled," but for some reason, he was smiling half-heartedly while doing so, which was irritating. I wanted to sleep during the journey, but the bus guide kept talking and it was noisy. Next time, I will use a different mode of transportation.

バウチャーとチケットを引き換えるだけに他の客と同じ列に並ぶ必要があったり、バスが来てから並べばいいのに来るまで15分くらいひたすら立って待つだけなどひたすら段取りが悪い。
バスガイドも「悪天候で高速道路が閉鎖されると中止する場合があります」などの免責事項をなぜかずっと半笑いで説明するのでイラッとした。
道中も寝たいのにバスガイドがひたすら話していてうるさかった。
次からは他の交通手段で行く

Excellent driver who was very helpful and thoughtful. Used Google Translate proficiently. We saw many cranes, and often quite close. A great day out!

A day trip from Sapporo with lunch included is a convenient distance. Moreover, it would be impossible to visit this many tourist spots using public transportation on your own, so it was a very worthwhile course.

札幌発で日帰りツアーとしては手軽な距離で昼食付。尚且つ自分で公共交通機関で行くとこれだけの観光地を廻るのは無理なので、とてもお得感の有るコースでした。

I think the time allocation was good, but if we're going to soak in the hot springs after lunch, I would have liked an extra 30 minutes. It was also disappointing that the tempura for lunch was cold.

時間配分は、良かったかと思いますが、
昼食後に温泉に入るなら、後３０分は欲しかったかな？とも思います。
昼食の天ぷらが冷めていたのも、残念でした。

I participated in a one-day course. According to the guide, Hakodate is a very compact city with various attractions, so we mostly explored on foot rather than by bus. What I appreciated about this tour was that we had specialized guides who provided detailed explanations at each landmark. At the former Seikan Ferry's Mashu Maru, I learned about the history from a former captain, which I wouldn't have known if I had gone alone, and I was very satisfied.

一日コースに参加しました。
函館はガイドさん曰く、非常にコンパクトな街で色々な名所があるという事で、どちらかというとバス移動よりも歩いて散策する方が多かったですが、このツアーの良かった所は名所事に専門のガイドさんに細かく案内して頂いたことです。
旧青函連絡船の摩周丸では元船長さんだったりと一人で行ったら分からなかった歴史など知る事ができて大変満足しました。

I had a private taxi tour around Onuma and Hakodate. It was a 5-hour course, but I enjoyed such a fulfilling sightseeing experience that I lost track of time. The driver who guided us was very kind, and when I requested to eat Onuma beef for lunch, he took us to a hidden gem restaurant and even showed us a salmon fishing area that we wouldn't normally see, making the tour truly enjoyable. Although it primarily covers the Onuma Park area, it seems that the driver can also guide you around Hakodate city upon request, so if there are places you want to visit, it might be a good idea to ask the driver.

大沼や函館周辺をタクシー貸切で観光案内して頂きました。
5時間コースでしたが、時間を忘れる程充実した観光を楽しむ事が出来ました。
案内して頂いた運転手さんも大変親切な方で、昼食に大沼牛を食べたいとリクエストしたところ、穴場レストランに連れて行ってくださり、通常では見れない鮭の漁場を案内して頂くなどツアーを満喫できました。
一応、大沼公園周辺とありますが、リクエストに応じて函館市内も案内して頂ける様でしたので、行きたい所があれば運転手さんにリクエストしてみるのも良いかも知れません。

The weather was unfortunately bad on the day, but I had a great time. If I have the opportunity to visit Hokkaido again, I would like to participate.

当日はあいにくの天候でしたが非常に楽しめました。
また北海道に遊びに行く機会があれば参加したいです。

During my first visit to Hokkaido, I was worried since it was the season when snow started to fall, but I was able to fully enjoy the great nature and hot springs! Although it was snowing, it stopped at Lake Toya, allowing me to enjoy the distant scenery! Above all, it was definitely the right choice to soak in the hot springs! I had never seen a shampoo bar before, and the hot springs felt so good that I wanted to stay in them longer. Next time I go to Hokkaido, I want to see the lavender fields in Furano during early summer! I'll be counting on Beltora again!

初めての北海道で雪が降り出した季節と言うこともあり心配してましたが、大自然と温泉を満喫出来ました！
雪が降ってたましたが、洞爺湖では止んでて遠くの景色を楽しむことが出来ました！
何よりも温泉入って正解でした！
シャンプーバーなど見たことがなく、温泉も気持ちよく、もっと温泉入りたくなりました。
次に北海道行くときは初夏に富良野ラベンダー畑が見たいです！
またベルトラさんにお願いしますね！

You can easily experience the great nature of Hokkaido. A veteran guide is with you and teaches you everything. There were many solo travelers and families. I think it's more economical and efficient than traveling by rental car. Please be sure to try it at least once.

北海道の大自然を手軽に体験できます。
ベテランのガイドさんが付いていて、何でも教えてくれます。一人旅の方や家族連れが多かったです。レンタカーでまわるより経済的かつ効率的と思います。ぜひ一度体験してみて下さい。

I was able to enjoy the tour with a Taiwanese woman I met while staying at the guesthouse, who was also participating in the same tour!

Since I can't drive, I was grateful to be able to take a bus tour for a route that required driving.

ゲストハウスで宿泊した時に知り合った台湾の女性が同じツアーに参加される方で一緒に楽しむことができました！

車の運転ができないので、今回車を運転しないと回れないコースをバスツアーで回ることができまして、ありがたかったです！

Driver was kind, flexible, and we saw some beautiful things. Thankfully one of our party was fluent in Japanese so we could all converse throughout the trip, but everything would've run smoothly despite that I believe. The driver came out with us often to the sites and had great info to share. Highly recommend!

I used the course from Kushiro to Kushiro Airport. From the bus window, I was able to see red-crowned cranes and Ezo deer. The regular sightseeing bus route stops at Kushiro Airport at the end, but I learned from the bus announcement that it was also possible to transfer to a route bus heading to the airport from Lake Mashu, so I decided to change to the route bus at the last minute. They took me to the bus center for the route bus, and they also stored my luggage for free, allowing me to enjoy Lake Mashu until the bus departure time.

釧路から釧路空港までのコースを利用しました。
バスの車窓からですが、丹頂鶴と蝦夷鹿を見ることができました。
定期観光バスのルートで最後に釧路空港に立ち寄るのですが、摩周湖から空港に向かう路線バスに乗り換えも可能とバス中の案内でわかり、路線バスを利用することに急遽変更しました。路線バスのバスセンターまで送って頂き、荷物も無料で預かって頂けバスの時刻まで摩周湖を楽しみました。

The tourist bus information center was hard to find. I think the use of earphones on the bus is great because you can hear everything clearly. However, I was disappointed with the lunch. I had seen the previously posted messages, but the issues pointed out had not been fixed, and I was surprised that the chawanmushi (steamed egg custard) was served cold without a lid. Was it managed by a foreign company? I really think chawanmushi should be served warm. What was the purpose of the posts? The planning team should be the one to seek improvements! The guide and the driver were both good.

観光バスの案内所がわかりにくかったです。車内のイアホンの利用は、聞こえないということが無いのですごくいいと思います。
ただ、昼食は、ガッカリでした。予め投稿されたメッセージを見てましたが指摘されたことが直っていなくて茶碗蒸しの蓋がなくて冷たいのには驚きました。外資系の経営でしたか？やっぱり茶碗蒸しは、暖かいものを出して欲しいです。何のための投稿でしょうか？企画されたところが改善を求めるべきです！
ガイド、運転手さんの対応は良かったです。

I participated during a very cold period when even the water was freezing, but with the rental of dry suits and knit caps, I was able to fully enjoy the activities without worrying about the cold. The guide (a former ranger!) provided insights about the nature of the lake and took photos, allowing us to leisurely cruise around Lake Shikotsu and the Chitose River. Even as a beginner, I was able to paddle the kayak easily and without much effort. I definitely want to join again with my family (the kids) during summer vacation! Thank you to all the staff.

水も凍るとても寒い時期に参加しましたが、ドライスーツやニット帽のレンタルもあってアクティビティ中は寒さも気にならずに満喫しました。ガイドさん（元レンジャー！）が湖の自然をガイドしてくれたり写真を撮ってくれたりと終始のんびりと支笏湖&千歳川をクルージング。初心者でも簡単に、そしてそんなに力も要らずにカヤックが漕げました。次は夏休みに是非家族（子どもたち）と参加したいです！スタッフの皆さん、ありがとうございました。

The weather was wonderful, and the scenery was beautiful everywhere. We took a sightseeing boat on Lake Akan, and on the way back, we took a different bus, but there was a detailed explanation, so I didn't get lost at all.

お天気に恵まれどこもきれいな景色でした。阿寒湖で遊覧船に乗ったため、帰りは違うバスに乗りましたが、その際も丁寧な説明があり、特に迷うことはありませんでした。

It was a satisfying tour where I could see the natural beauty of Hokkaido in just one day. However, I was disappointed that the lunch hot pot was somewhat undercooked, the vegetables were hard, and the fried items were cold.

1日で自然な北海道見れて満足できるツアーでした。ただ、ランチのお鍋は半生っぽいのもあって野菜も硬く、揚げ物も冷たかったのが残念でした。

The tour was on time and the tour counter was easy to locate. The guide was friendly and took time to explain the meeting and departure time to me in English even though everyone else spoke Japanese. The sights were all beautiful and definitely worth a visit. We had enough time at the convent, but I wished we had more time at Goryokaku and the park!

Once you ride a rickshaw, you'll want to ride it again. The person pulling the rickshaw is very good at explaining things and also skilled at taking photos. I had a great time in Otaru as well.

人力車は一度乗ったら、また乗りたくなります。
引く人が説明がとても上手で、写真の撮り方も上手なんです。
小樽でもとっても楽しく過ごすことができました。

It was very good. The guide and the driver were kind and it was fun. The snowy scenery was amazing.

There was one disappointing thing: lunch. First, the restaurant was cold. The rice was cold. The chawanmushi was also cold in a container without a lid. There was a chicken hot pot, but the meat was very large and I wondered if it was cooked through. The slices of carrot in the pot remained hard until the fire went out. The time for cooking with the fire starter was limited, yet it wasn't pre-cooked... Honestly, I was disappointed. The restaurant was cold, and although there were small cakes, there were no warm drinks... I might have needed to ask for them, but we left the restaurant early and had extra time afterward. I was really looking forward to lunch in Hokkaido, so it was disappointing. The taste was good, though... My friend who went with me said the same thing.

But other than that, it was really good. I'm grateful to the fun guide and driver. If it were the same guide and driver again, I would like to request them again. Thank you! Please keep up the good work.

とても良かったです。
ガイドさんも運転手さんも親切で楽しかった。
雪景色最高でした。

残念なことがひとつ
昼食です。まずレストランが寒い。ごはんが冷めている。
茶碗蒸しも蓋のないままの容器で冷めている。
鶏のなべもついていたのですが肉がとても大きく火が通っているのか？
ニンジンのスライスも鍋に入っていたのですが結局　火が消える最後まで
硬いままでした。着火剤で煮える時間は限られているのに下茹でもしていない・・正直ガッカリでした。レストランも寒いし小さいケーキがあるのに
温かい飲み物もない・・こちらからお願いすればよかったのかもですが
早々にレストランを出て後は時間が余りました。
昼食は北海道だしとっても楽しみにしていたのに残念です。味は美味しかったから・・・。
一緒に行ったお友達も同じこと言ってました。

でもそれ以外はほんとによかったです。
楽しいガイドさんと運転手さんに感謝です。
今回のガイドさんと運転手さんだったらまたお願いしたいです。
ありがとうございました！お仕事がんばって下さいね。

It was great to efficiently tour Lake Shikotsu and Lake Toya. The audio guides are available not only in Japanese but also in Chinese and English, which was convenient as I didn't have to interpret for my companions who don't understand Japanese. However, since we were a group, it might be unavoidable, but at the restaurant at Manseikaku, while the taste wasn't bad, everything except the salt-grilled chicken hot pot was completely cold, which was disappointing. Since there was also a buffet at the same restaurant, I think it would be nice to have the option to switch to the buffet for the meal.

支笏湖・洞爺湖を効率的に観光出来て、良かったです。音声案内が日本語だけでなく、中国語や英語もあるので、日本語がわからない同行者に、通訳する必要もなく、便利でした。ただ、団体なので仕方ないのでしょうが、万世閣のレストランでの食事で、味も悪くはないのですが、とり塩小鍋以外は、すべてのものが冷え切っていて、残念でした。同じレストランでビュッフェもあったので、食事をビュッフェに変更できるオプションがあればいいと思いました。

At the highly transparent Lake Shikotsu, I was looking forward to enjoying a sightseeing boat, but it was canceled due to strong winds. It was very disappointing, but at Lake Toya, I was able to experience the lakeside of the hotel where I had my meal, the Usuzan Ropeway, and the Silo Observatory, all surrounded by nature. However, there wasn't much time left, so I couldn't enter the bear ranch, and I would have preferred to skip the Mushroom Kingdom before the meal to have more time at Usuzan. On the way back, it was convenient to be able to get off at places like Susukino.

透明度の高い支笏湖では、遊覧船を楽しみにしていたのですが強風のため運航中止。とても残念でしたが、洞爺湖では食事したホテルの湖畔や有珠山ロープウェイ、サイロ展望台と大自然に触れることが出来ました。
ただ、予定時間が余りなくクマ牧場へは入場出来ず、できれば食事前のキノコ王国を無しにして有珠山の時間をとってほしかった。
帰りは、すすきの等途中下車できるのが便利でした。

I had a great time being taken around from morning until evening. Both Lake Shikotsu and Lake Toya were very beautiful. Mount Usu was foggy, so I couldn't see anything from the ropeway, but I think I'll come back someday. The lunch at Banseikaku was also luxurious. The guide and the driver were cheerful, which was nice.

　朝から夕方まで連れまわしてもらい楽しかったです。支笏湖、洞爺湖ともにとても美しかったです。有珠山はガスっててロープウエイは何も見えなかったのでまたいつか来ようと思います。万世閣の昼ご飯も豪華でした。ガイドさんと運転手さんが明るくて良かったですね。

The clear kayak experience was amazing! I thought I might have to give up because of the strong winds at Lake Shikotsu, but surprisingly, they said, "You can do it!" We spent two hours on the Chitose River. There were various missions, and I might have enjoyed this more than the lake itself! The fun conversations with the guides and taking commemorative photos were great. I did have a little mishap getting out and ended up with one foot soaking wet, but that became a good memory! If you're going kayaking, I recommend Shikotsukamui!

クリアカヤック体験、支笏湖の風が強くて断念かと思いましたが、まさかの「できますよー」千歳川で2時間。色々ミッションもあって、ひょっとして湖よりこっちが楽しかったかも？と思いました。ガイドさん達との楽しい会話や記念撮影。下りるのにちょっと失敗して片足ずぶ濡れになったけどそれもいい思い出になりました！カヤックならシコツカムイ！おすすめです♬