All Reviews for Top Hokkaido Attractions

Requested for a English host however not available thus the company sent an Japanese speaking driver cum guide. The guide was attentive and experience less the fact that communication was difficult, luckily we were able to use translation application to understand each other. Driver took the initiative to assist with photo taking and even brought us to get Hokkaido melons!

We opt for the vellfire as there were 5 of us and the vehicle was clean and very comfy. Toll fees were not included in the package and it added up to quite a shocking figure for the day.

Journey from sapporo to the designated areas was very far, we spent half a day travelling and it was so tiring. Emailed the company for some changes in pick up timing however there wasn’t any reply from them, be very sure on the timing before booking to prevent having to change the timing.

Paid 1.2k SGD for this day trip for 5 pax, I personally find the price a little on the high side however the driver’s service was so good that we tipped him even being so pricy. Wouldn’t recommend this itinerary but would definitely recommend taking on a tour with this company!

I used this tour for a solo trip. Since I was taking a JAL flight in the evening around 8 PM, I arranged to transfer to the "Akan Airport Liner" departing at 4:50 PM. The guide was very kind and showed me to the bus center, where I was able to store my luggage. Thanks to that, I had more than an hour and a half of free time instead of the usual two hours, allowing me to have a meal, take a stroll, and enjoy a hot spring around Lake Akan. By the way, I used a coupon I received when exchanging my ticket, which allowed me to enter the hot spring at a discount. Additionally, I was very lucky to see several wild red-crowned cranes, foxes, and wild deer during the scenic bus ride.

1人旅の弾丸旅行で、このツアーを利用しました。
帰りは夜20時台のJAL便を利用するため、16：50発の「阿寒エアポートライナー」に乗り換えることにしてもらいました。ガイドさんはとても親切な方でバスセンターまで案内してくれて、荷物もバスセンターに預けてもらいました。おかげで通常プランの2時間より１時間半以上のフリータイムをもらい、阿寒湖周辺で食事したり、散策したり、温泉に入ったりすることができました。ちなみに、チケット交換の際にもらったクーポンを利用したら、温泉は安く入れます。また、今回は車窓観光で野生の丹頂鶴数羽、キツネ、野生の鹿なども見られてとてもラッキーでした。

Although Lake Mashu wasn't clear, I'm glad I could see its shape. At Lake Akan, it's possible to get off the bus to take a sightseeing boat and then return to Kushiro by regular bus.

摩周湖も晴れてはいませんが、姿を望めてよかったです。阿寒湖では遊覧船乗るために途中下車をして、定期バスで釧路まで戻る事も可能です。

The crowds are incredible. However, the flower fields, lavender fields, and blue pond are all worth seeing. The driver and guide are friendly, making the long bus tour a relaxing experience. The cheese fondue and hamburgers served for lunch are provided warm. The cut melons sold here and there are very delicious, so definitely try them.

人混みは凄いです。ですが花畑、ラベンダー畑、青い池、どれも見ごたえあり。運転手さん、ガイドさんが感じ良く長時間のバスツアーですがリラックスして過ごす事が出来ます。ランチのチーズフォンデュー、ハンバーグは温かい状態で提供されます。あちらこちらで売ってるカットメロンがとても美味しいので是非。

The taxi driver was early and already waiting when I arrived from my train from Shiretoko. Visited the Kushiro Marsh Observatory (1st place to go), Otowabashi roosting grounds (3rd), Tsuruimidai (2nd) and Tancho Observation Center (4th) feeding grounds. Roughly 20 min trip from station and back from the first/last places to visit. Overall a very good daytrip and highly recommend if you want a convenient way of getting around the main to-go viewing crane spots.

Driver provided quite a bit of information about the itinerary/birds/places via translation through mobile app. For birders, I would advise to stay as little time in the observatory and try to time your departure with the feeding times at the feeding grounds (which are done around 9:00 and 14:00, in the two feeding centers above), as the birds mostly leave elsewhere once the food runs out (the Tancho observation center seem to have a larger pack). Also, you may see cranes while you are moving around in the taxi. I did not see any cranes in the roosting grounds as I was told by the driver the birds go out to eat early in the morning, and return only after eating, around sunset.

One of the things I was looking forward to was seeing Lake Kussharo from Bihoro Pass, but it wasn't included in this tour. I didn't look closely at the itinerary, so it's my fault, but I really hope they include it even if it means raising the tour price.

美幌峠から、屈斜路湖を見るのがたのしみのひとつだったが、このツアーにはふくまれていなかった。詳しくコースを見ていなかったので、しょうがないが、ツアー代を上げてもぜひ含めて欲しい。

After seeing the tour reviews, my husband and I decided to sign up. The duration at each location was just right—not too short and not too long. For the return trip from Akan to Kushiro Airport/city, we were able to switch to a route bus according to each participant's itinerary and flight preferences, which I thought was a very thoughtful and kind plan. (It seems that there is a shuttle service for those staying in Akan.)

Regarding the wetlands, my husband and I felt that we could see them beautifully from a better angle than on the Norokko train. During our free time in Akan, we were able to relax in the hot springs at the New Akan Hotel's Sky Garden Spa while enjoying a magnificent view of nature and the lake, which was truly healing.

The guide and driver were also very pleasant, making this bus tour highly recommended!

ツアーの評価を見て、夫婦で申し込みました。
コースは、各所の滞在時間が短かすぎず長すぎずちょうどよかったですし、阿寒から釧路空港/市内までの復路は、それぞれの参加者の行程や飛行機など希望にあわせて路線バスに乗り換えることもでき、非常に親切で考え抜かれたプランだと思いました。
（阿寒宿泊者は、ホテルまでの送迎があるようです）

湿原に関しては、ノロッコ号より、よい角度から美しくみることができたというのが夫婦の感想です。また阿寒のフリータイムでは、ニュー阿寒ホテルの天空ガーデンスパで雄大な自然と湖を一望しながら温泉に入ることができ、大自然に癒されて帰ってきました。

ガイドさん、運転手さんも感じがよく、オススメのバスツアーです！

It was my first solo trip to Kushiro, and since I don't have a driver's license, I was looking for a good tour to explore the area. After enjoying the view of Kushiro Wetland from the car window, I was able to visit Lake Mashu, Lake Kussharo, Iouzan, and Sunayu, fully immersing myself in nature. ♡

I thought the time at each point might be short, but in reality, there was enough time to peek into souvenir shops and take a little break to enjoy some snacks. (^^)

I was able to tour with another solo traveler, which made for a very enjoyable experience. The guide also shared stories about the history and culture of each place, making it fun even for those traveling alone. ♡

We were able to see wild Ezo deer here and there, and everyone was really excited. (laughs) Thank you so much!

はじめての釧路ひとり旅でしたが、車の免許がないため、あちこち見てまわるのに良いツアーは無いか探していました。
釧路湿原を車窓から眺めた後、摩周湖、屈斜路湖、硫黄山、砂湯などをまわることができて、大自然を満喫できました♡
各ポイントの時間が短いかなぁと思っていましたが、実際にはお土産屋さんをのぞいたり、ちょっと休憩しておやつを食べるくらいの時間はありました(^^)

同じくひとり旅で来られていた方とご一緒にまわることができて、とても楽しいツアーとなりました。
ガイドさんも、各地の歴史や文化のお話をしてくださり、ひとりでも楽しめます♡

ところどころ、野生のエゾ鹿などを見ることができて、みんな大興奮でした（笑）
本当にありがとうございました！

Driver (Ikuta san) is extremely helpful and accommodating. Despite not knowing much English, he will try his best to explain each individual place to me using his translation device.

Its definitely a great experience and I am looking forward to engaging his service whenever I go Furano or Otaru.

Veltra has been very helpful with my requests as well

It was a tour that exceeded my expectations. The scent of lavender was soothing, and the beautiful flower fields were lovely. It was a bus tour filled with photogenic spots.

期待以上のツアーでした。ラベンダーの香りに癒され、可愛いお花畑が広がり美しかったです。フォトジェニックなスポット満載のバスツアーでした。

On the morning of the day, I took the first ANA flight from Haneda straight to Hokkaido! The weather in Hokkaido that day was really nice! This tour departed from Sapporo Station Bus Terminal at 9:30, so I was able to make it in time, and the fully booked bus set off safely!

The lunch at Highland Furano was cheese fondue and hamburger. The portion was just right, and the cheese was cut into a bread bowl, which was cute! The hand-formed hamburger was juicy and delicious! If there are two participants, you might share a table with four people, but it wasn't a problem at all. The male owner was smiling and very pleasant!

The lavender sea here was easy to navigate and the timing was just right. Shikisai no Oka was crowded, but the Moroccan tractor ride was quite bumpy and thrilling, which was fun. Those with back issues might want to be cautious (laughs).

The Blue Pond was truly beautiful and did not disappoint! It was mystical! I was amazed by the colors created by nature! I was told that this day had the strongest blue hue recently. The colors change depending on the day, which I think is part of the charm of nature.

Farm Tomita is very spacious and full of attractions! There are colorful fields, forest-colored fields, traditional lavender fields, flower fields, and fields of happiness, etc... it's just so vast (laughs).

The weather was great, and the gentle breeze was pleasant. The timing was well managed, and the manners of the participants were good, making it a very satisfying bus trip. Thank you very much.

当日朝羽田発ANA始発便で一路北海道へ！
当日北海道はとてもよい天気！
こちらのツアーは9:30札幌駅バスターミナル出発だったので間に合うことができて、満席のバスは無事出発！
ハイランドフラノのランチはチーズフォンデュ！とハンバーグ
程よい量でパンをくりぬいたところにチーズが入ってて可愛い！
手ごねハンバーグも肉汁もたっぷりで美味しかった！2人参加だと4人席で相席になるかと思いますが、全然気になりません。オーナーさんの男性が笑顔でとても感じがよかです！
こちらのラベンダーの海は周りやすい広さで時間もちょうど良かったです。
四季彩の丘は混み合ってましたがらモロッコ号(トラクター)がなかなか揺れて迫力があり楽しかったです。腰の悪い方はちょっと控えたほうが(笑)
青い池は期待を裏切ることなくほんとにとっても綺麗！神秘的！自然の生み出す色にびっくり！
この日はここ最近で一番青みが強いですとのお話でした。日によっても違うのでそれも自然の醍醐味かと思います。
ファーム富田はとても広くて見所満載！
彩りの畑、森の彩りの畑、トラディショナルラベンダー畑、花人の畑、倖の畑、etc…とにかく広いです(笑)
とてもお天気が良くさらっとした風も気持ちよく美味しく、時間配分もよく、参加された方のマナーも良くて大満足なバス旅でした。
ありがとうございました。

The tour in Biei and Furano in July is fantastic. The flower fields at Shikisai no Oka and Farm Tomita are truly a carpet of flowers. The lunch was delicious, and the Blue Pond was lovely. It seems that the lavender and other flowers will be in full bloom in about a week, but we were very fortunate with the weather.

7月の美瑛、富良野、このツアーが最高です。
四季彩の丘、ファーム冨田の花畑は、本当に花の絨毯ですね。昼食も美味しく、青の池も素敵でした。
ラベンダーなど、あと一週間後が満開のようですが、天気にも恵まれて大変良かったです。

Two days ago, the mainland was in turmoil, and news of flooding in Sendai was reported the day before. Since I had to return to Tokyo on the last day of the tour, I was anxious until the morning of the tour. On the morning of the tour, Sapporo was unfortunately rainy, and I was worried about what was ahead, but I got on the bus. Once we got on the highway and arrived at our first destination, "Rokkatei" in Furano, I was relieved to see blue skies. I got some limited-edition sweets and, hoping the weather would hold, enjoyed a delicious lunch (cheese fondue and hamburger, plus Furano wine at an additional cost). Finally, we reached our long-awaited destination, the Blue Pond... The weather was still gloomy, but I was moved by the scenery I saw for the first time. I decided that I would definitely visit again on a sunny day. I hope everyone can experience this feeling too.

2日前から本土は大荒れで、前日の仙台では浸水の被害がニュースで流れていました。当日の最終日で東京に戻らなければならなかったので、ツアー当日の朝までドキドキして迎えました。当日朝、札幌は生憎の雨模様、先が心配でしたが、バスに乗り込みました。高速に乗り、最初の目的地富良野にある「六花亭」についた時は、青空が見えており、安堵しました。限定のお菓子をゲットし、このまま天気が持ってくれることを祈りつつ、美味しい昼食（チーズフォンドゥとハンバーグ　そして富良野ワイン（別料金））本土を堪能。いよいよ念願の目的地青い池...お天気はやはり下り坂でどんよりとしていましたが、それでも初めて見る風景に感動しました。そして、また絶対にお天気の良い日に訪れる事を決めました。是非皆さんにもこの感動を経験して欲しいです。

Our day trip to Furano and Biei was wonderful from start to finish. Our driver Mr Sagisaka went beyond his duty to make sure we were well looked-after throughout our trip, and was always polite, courteous and thoughtful. With such a tight programme and so many things to see and experience, he made sure we got to our destinations with as much time as possible to savour the beautiful flowers, sometimes giving us helpful insights into the region. The scenery and sights like the lavender fields and the Blue Pond were fantastic, but without Mr. Sagisaka, our day would not have been as perfect as it was. Thank you for a most memorable time.

It was the best tour that condensed all the places I wanted to see in one day! The time management was great, and my mother, who has trouble walking, was able to keep up just fine. It was a satisfying day! (^ -^)

1日で見たいところが凝縮されてる最高のツアーでした！時間配分もいい感じで、足の悪い母でも全然いけました。満足いく1日でした(^-^)

I participated on July 3rd. The lavender still had many buds, but Farm Tomita seemed to be the earliest in bloom. It had a wonderful fragrance.

Shikisai no Oka is spacious, so I first took the Norokko train for a round trip. With only 50 minutes to stay and a lot of people around, I recommend purchasing the Norokko train tickets as soon as you arrive and getting in line. There was only one row available for four people facing backward, but there was a photo opportunity at a scenic spot along the way, so the direction didn't matter much. The stop for photos was only 3 minutes, and those who were late were left behind.

The round trip took 15 minutes, allowing me to scout the park and later visit the places I liked at a leisurely pace.

7月3日に参加しました。
ラベンダーはまだ蕾が多かったですが、ファーム富田は一番開花が早いようでした。とてもいい香りでした。
四季彩の丘は広いので、まずノロッコ号に乗って一周しました。
50分しか滞在時間がなく、とにかく人が多いので、到着するとすぐにノロッコ号のチケットを購入し、列に並ぶことをお勧めします。1列4人乗りで後ろ向きしかあいてませんでしたが、途中景色のいい所で写真タイムの下車があったので向きはあまり関係ないと思います。下車時間は3分のみで、遅れた人はおいていかれました。
1周15分で、園内の下見をして、気に入った所にあとでゆっくり行けました。

I made a reservation to tour the Furano and Biei area. It was my 10-month-old daughter's first bus tour.

On the day of the tour, many people helped us. Thanks to the kindness of not only the guide and driver but also many participants, my daughter was able to join without fussing at all. The weather was nice, and we were able to see a lot of beautiful scenery.

For me, it turned out to be a day that I was glad to participate in, but there were no facilities for changing diapers on the bus, and there was no restroom at all. There was also no pricing option for child bus seats only (without meals or fees for attractions). The meeting point required going up and down stairs, and there were no diaper-changing facilities nearby. Above all, the schedule was quite demanding even for adults due to the many attractions. For these reasons, I don't think this plan is very child-friendly. If you are considering participating with small children, I recommend carefully considering it, especially if your child is not used to traveling.

富良野・美瑛方面を観光したくて予約しました。生後10ヶ月の娘にとっては初めてのバスツアーとなりました。
当日はたくさんの方にお世話になりました。ガイドさんや運転手さんだけでなく、ツアーに参加されたたくさんの方に優しくしていただいたおかげで、娘は終始ぐずることなく参加することができました。天気が良く、きれいな景色をたくさん見ることができました。
私にとっては参加して良かったと思う1日になりましたが、バスの車内にはオムツ替えの施設はもちろんトイレ自体がなく、子ども用のバス席のみ（食事や観光地での料金なし）の料金設定もありません。集合場所まで階段での上り下りとなり、集合場所付近にはオムツ替えの施設がありませんでした。何より、見所が多いため、大人でもハードなスケジュールです。以上のことから、小さい子どもに優しいプランだとは思いませんでした。小さいお子さんと一緒にご参加される場合、お子さんが旅慣れていない場合は慎重にご検討されることをお勧めします。

Before participating, I honestly thought it would be dull compared to the classic tours of Furano in Hokkaido or the summer tours of Shakotan. However, once I joined, I was able to feel the grandeur of nature created by volcanic activity, and it turned out to be much more interesting than I expected. I was particularly impressed by the columnar jointing visible from the underwater sightseeing boat on Lake Shikotsu, as well as the greatness of nature centered around volcanic activity, including Mount Usu and Showa Shinzan. I think the uniqueness of Showa Shinzan is a must-see.

Additionally, the torishio soup hot pot for lunch was delicious. Overall, it was a very satisfying tour.

参加する前は、正直、北海道の定番の富良野や、夏の積丹などのツアーと比較して、地味だなあと思っていました。しかし参加してみると、火山活動が生み出した、大自然の雄大さを感じられて、予想以上に面白く、大満足のツアーでした。特に、支笏湖の水中遊覧船から見える柱状節理、有珠山・昭和新山など、火山活動を中心とした自然の偉大さを感じることができて非常に良かったです。特に、昭和新山の異様さは必見だと思います。
また、とり塩スープ鍋膳の昼食もおいしかったです。全般的に大満足のツアーでした。

The cute bus guide kindly showed us around. When we finally arrived at Lake Mashu, the sun peeked through the clouds, and we could see Nakanojima clearly. A chipmunk also showed its face. At Lake Akan, we took a stroll along the lakeside and enjoyed the nature.

可愛いバスガイドさんが、親切に案内してくれました。念願の摩周湖につくと薄日が射して、中之島も良く見えました。シマリスも顔を見せました。阿寒湖では湖畔を散策し、自然を満喫しました。

After a bathroom break, the first stop is lunch and the lavender fields. The lunch was delicious (or so I heard), but the portion was quite small. As a mother of two growing sons, I ended up sharing my portion with them until they were about 80% full. However, I guess it's fine since you can buy various snacks at each stop if you want more. The lavender fields here aren't that big, so to be honest, I was wondering if this is what Furano's lavender is like.

Next, at Shikisai no Oka, we could see golf carts, buggies, and alpacas (all for an additional fee). I wish we had done something other than what Farm Tomita offers. The lavender soft serve we had there was really delicious!

Then we visited the Blue Pond. It was so beautiful! Truly blue! However, there were an overwhelming number of people. After quickly taking a photo, you need to move on to avoid being a nuisance.

Finally, we arrived at Farm Tomita. It was just amazing! The flower fields here are enough on their own! Honestly, I wished we could have shortened the time at other places (especially lunch) and spent about two hours here instead. You can take photos, enjoy delicious food, and shop for souvenirs. It was at Farm Tomita that I finally felt the greatness of Furano's lavender! My sons said the melon bread at Farm Tomita was incredibly delicious. I bought a lot of lavender goods and was very happy! It was a fun day.

トイレ休憩を経て、最初につくのが昼食とそこにあるラベンダー畑。ランチは美味しい(かったらしい)けどかなり量が少なめ。食べ盛りの息子を2人持つ私は、自分の分を息子達にまわして、彼らが腹八分目になるくらいの量。でも、追加で購入すれば、立ち寄る場所場所で色々な軽食を買えるのでいいのかな？こちらのラベンダー畑はそこまで大きくないので、正直富良野のラベンダーってこんなもん？っと思っていました。
次に停まる四季彩の丘ではゴルフカートやバギー、アルパカを見るなど(全て追加料金)ファーム冨田でないことをやったほうがよかった。そこで食べたラベンダーソフト、とても美味しかった！
そして青い池。とても綺麗！本当に青！ ただ、半端ない数の人、人、人。サックリ写真を撮ったらさっさと回避しないと迷惑。
最後がファーム冨田。もう最高！お花畑、ここだけでいい！正直、ほかの場所(特に昼食)の場所の時間を短くして、ここに2時間くらい欲しかった。写真を撮ってもよし！美味しい食べ物もいっぱい、お土産の買い物も。ファーム冨田に来てやっと、富良野のラベンダーって凄い！と感動しました。息子達曰く、ファーム冨田のメロンパンがむちゃくちゃ美味しかったとのこと。私はいっぱいラベンダーグッズを買ってホクホク！楽しい１日でした。

Hokkaido is vast, so I initially thought about researching the most efficient way to get around and using a rental car, but I ultimately decided on a bus tour. I was worried about how I would handle any troubles in an unfamiliar place. Although the stay at each location was short, I could relax in the bus and even take a nap. It was great to see many places, even though it was disappointing that the lavender fields were not in bloom yet.

北海道は広いので、どう回ると効率的か、最初は調べて、レンタカーを利用しようかと思いましたが、最終的にバスツアーにしました。
慣れない土地でトラブルに遭ったら、うまく対応できるか不安だったからです。
一ヶ所ずつの滞在時間は短くはなりますが、車中は寝てたっていいし、気が楽でした。
ラベンダー畑は、まだ咲いていない時期で残念でしたが、たくさんのところを見れてよかったです。

This is truly a popular tour.
It took 30 minutes to exchange the voucher for the boarding ticket. It's car number 2.
Without a doubt, we departed with people from China, South Korea, Taiwan, the Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, and others.
We wore multilingual receivers. The guide was very engaging.
At lunch, we toasted with sake. Unfortunately, I left the main dish uneaten.
I experienced almost the same tour last autumn, but the youthful charm of the welcoming flowers was delightful.

　正に大人気のツアーです。
バウチャーから、乗車チケットの交換に３０分を要しました。2号車です。
いわずとも中国、韓国、台湾、フィリピン、ベトナム、インドネシア、？の方々と出発です。
　多言語対応のレシーバー着用です。満載間のあるガイドでした。
昼は、日本酒で乾杯しました。折角の主菜を残してしまいました。
　ほぼ同じツアーを去年の秋に体験しましたが、出迎えの花々の、若々しさは、愛らしいものでした。

It was an amazing kayaking experience guide by our guide, Risa. The weather was a little gloomy but it created a beautiful mountain view shrouded by the mist. We also kayak along the River Chitose that was quiet and calm, allowing us to be close to nature. The highlight was when we spotted 4 huge blue carps in the river swimming under our kayaks. Most importantly, the tour was perfect because of our guide, Risa. Risa was friendly, relaxed, and was adept at striking good, pleasant conversations. Overall, I highly recommend anyone who is dropping by this lake to take this tour.

I thought there would be many inbound tourists in Hokkaido, but this time it was the worst. When I arrived at the tour reception desk, there was an unusual smell of garlic and a lot of noise. After finally checking in and boarding the bus, a Chinese mother with an infant was having a loud argument with the guide over seating. It seemed she didn't know that "infants should sit on laps" and was occupying an entire row of seats. When she was told about it, she got defensive.

The bus finally started moving, but the infant was right behind my seat, crying loudly throughout the tour. The mother didn't seem to be trying to soothe the child, and everyone on the bus appeared to be enduring the situation, but we were all at the mercy of this inconsiderate family. Fortunately, I had earplugs, but even so, the baby's cries echoed in my head, making it impossible to focus on the audio guide. Given the circumstances, all I could do was endure.

The natural tourist spots like Lake Shikotsu and Lake Toya were surrounded by refreshing air and were wonderful, but as soon as we got off the bus, several chubby middle-aged Chinese men started smoking while walking and littering. It ruined the sightseeing experience. There were some people, like those from Singapore and Indonesia whom I got to know, who adhered to time and manners, but even knowing the cultural differences, it was still bothersome.

I've heard that the number of travelers from relatively nearby countries like China and South Korea has significantly increased recently. While inbound tourism is good, I hope that the minimum rules are followed at travel destinations. In that regard, I would like travel companies to think a little more about how everyone can enjoy their trips together.

北海道もインバウンドのお客さんが多いと思っていましたが、イヤハヤ今回は最悪でした。
ツアー受付窓口に着くと、周囲は異様なニンニク臭と喧騒です。
やっとチェックインを済ませバスに乗り込むと、乳児を連れた中華系の母親が席をめぐってガイドさんと大声でひと悶着やっています。
どうやら「乳児は膝の上」と言うことを知らずに席一列を占領しているようで、その事を注意され逆ギレしているようです。
どうにかバスは動き始めますが、その乳児は私の席のすぐ後ろで、ツアー中終止むづがり大声でギャーギャー泣く始末。
母親はあやす風でもなく、バス内は皆我慢しているようでしたが、この非常識な親子連れに振り回わされっぱなしです。
幸い私は耳栓を持っていましたが、それでも乳児の声は頭に響き、イヤホンガイドどころではありません。相手が相手だけにじっとガマンの一字です。
支笏湖や洞爺湖の自然豊かな観光地は爽やかな空気に包まれ、すばらしいものでしたが、ここでもバスを降りるや中華系の小太りの中年男性数人が「歩き煙草」で煙を撒き散らしはじめポイ捨て状態。せっかくの観光が台無しです。
中には知り合いになったシンガポールやインドネシア人のように時間やマナーをしっかり守る人達もいましたが、文化の違い？と判っていても迷惑な話です。
最近では比較的近い中国や韓国の旅行者が相当増えていると聞きます。
インバウンドも良いですが、旅行先では最低限のルールは守ってもらいたいものです。
その点では旅行会社もお互いが楽しく旅行が出来るように、もう少し知恵を絞って頂きたいと思います。

It was an amazing kayaking experience guide by our guide, Risa. The weather was a little gloomy but it created a beautiful mountain view shrouded by the mist. We also kayak along the River Chitose that was quiet and calm, allowing us to be close to nature. The highlight was when we spotted 4 huge blue carps in the river swimming under our kayaks. Most importantly, the tour was perfect because of our guide, Risa. Risa was friendly, relaxed, and was adept at striking good, pleasant conversations. Overall, I highly recommend anyone who is dropping by this lake to take this tour.

I am satisfied that I can visit important locations such as Lake Mashu, Lake Kussharo, and Lake Akan. When taking a sightseeing boat at Lake Akan, although I may not make it in time for the bus, there is a system in place that allows me to catch the next scheduled boat, which shows consideration. It seems that there is also coordination for luggage, making it a plan that allows for plenty of enjoyment.

摩周湖・屈斜路湖・阿寒湖と重要拠点が回れることに満足感がある。阿寒湖で遊覧船に乗る場合、バスの時間に間に合わないが後続の定期便に乗れる運用がされており配慮されている。荷物の連携もされるようであり、存分に楽しめるプランである。

We were blessed with beautiful weather and were thrilled by the magnificent scenery. The cheese fondue and hamburger lunch were delicious and absolutely the best!

晴天にも恵まれて、壮大な景色に感激♡
チーズフォンデュとハンバーグのランチも美味しくて最高でした♡

I visited Lake Shikotsu and Lake Toya, and it included a pretty delicious lunch, along with tickets for the Usuzan Ropeway. The time allocation was also perfect. As an option, I also enjoyed a boat ride on Lake Shikotsu and a soak in the hot springs at Lake Toya.

I highly recommend this.

I had a thoroughly fulfilling sightseeing experience.

支笏湖と洞爺湖を観光して、
結構おいしい昼食も付いていて、
有珠山ロープウェイのチケット付き。
時間配分も申し分ないです。
オプションで
支笏湖のボートと
洞爺湖温泉の入浴もしました。

いやいや、これはお勧めでしょう。

たっぷりと充実した観光が出来ました。

I wanted to see Lake Mashu at least once, so I took the trip. I had planned to go from Kushiro to Lake Mashu and then to Lake Akan by JR train or local bus, but it was difficult to transfer due to time constraints. When I departed, Kushiro was cloudy, and the bus was driving through fog. I thought I wouldn't be able to see Lake Mashu because of the fog, but luckily it cleared up quickly. It was mystical and wonderful. I also got to see Iouzan up close, and the smell of sulfur was strong. Although Lake Kussharo and Lake Akan were also cloudy, I was glad to see them up close. I would like to go again.

摩周湖を一度見たかったので乗車しました。釧路からJRや路線バスで摩周湖から阿寒湖に行こうと計画しましたが、乗り継ぎが時間的に難しいためです。出発時釧路は曇って、途中バスが霧の中を走行していて、摩周湖は行っも霧で見えないと思っていましたが、すぐに霧が晴れてラッキーでした。神秘的で素晴らしかったてす。また硫黄山も間近で見て硫黄のにおいがぷんぷんしてました。あと屈斜路湖、阿寒湖も曇っていましたが間近で見て良かったです。また行きたいと思いました。

Due to the rain, I couldn't tell where Lake Mashu was, and while I was taking pictures of the squirrels, I had given up. Suddenly, the mist cleared, and I could see the lake and the island. After taking some photos, it quickly became hidden by the mist again. The guide's explanations were also great.

雨で、摩周湖も、何処が湖か、判らず、栗鼠の写真を撮って、諦めていたら、スーっと、霧が晴れて、湖も島も見えて、写真を撮ったら、又、直ぐに、霧に隠れた。ガイドの説明も良かった。