All Reviews for Sapporo Tours

It was a multinational tour with participants from 11 countries. The guide, who skillfully navigated in English, Chinese, and Japanese without even looking at notes, was amazing. Since we were in Japan, which is a foreign country, some people got lost, but I was impressed by the guide's dedication as they went out to help find them. The driver also knew the roads well and slowed down in areas with poor road conditions to ensure a smooth ride. I believe it was a heartfelt hospitality tour by wonderful staff.

The tour content was full of highlights and it was great. I thought the patchwork hills might be a bit early in the season, but the areas with remaining soil and greenery created beautiful patterns. It might not have been in perfect condition, but I was able to enjoy the endless stretches of fields and the mountains of Tokachi, truly feeling like I was in Hokkaido.

The vegetables were incredibly delicious. I might not personally recommend the meat options. I think it's better to start with small portions to see if they suit your taste.

It was a very enjoyable experience. Thank you so much to all the staff!

11ヶ国の人が参加する多国籍ツアーでした。その中心でメモも見ずに英語、中国語、日本語を駆使して面白く案内してくださるガイドの方が凄かったです。外国である日本なので、迷ってしまう人もいましたが、自ら探しに行かれたりと奮闘している姿などプロの仕事ぶりに感動しました。また、ドライバーの方も道を熟知されており、路面状態の悪いヶ所などは予め減速して車内が揺れないようにしておられました。大変素敵なスタッフの方達の心のこもったおもてなしツアーだと思います。
ツアーの内容も見どころがいっぱいで良かったです。パッチワークの丘は季節が早いかなとおもっていましたが、土が残っているところと緑のところで綺麗な模様になっていました。最高の状態では無いかもですが、無限に広がる畑の連なりや十勝の山々を堪能出来て、北海道に来た！と感じることができました。
ご飯は野菜が最高に美味しかったです。お肉関係は個人的におすすめ出来ないかもしれません。最初は少量から取って口に合うか確かめた方が良いと思います。
とても楽しい体験でした。スタッフの皆様、本当にありがとうございました。

This time, we were the only Japanese among all the participants, who were mostly from overseas. However, the tour guide was very considerate and kept us entertained throughout. The sightseeing content was great, and although it was very cold that day, we were fortunate with the weather, which was really nice. It's rare!

At the zoo, I was really moved to see the wolves, which I had wanted to see. The big cats were also very entertaining and engaging. The Shirahige Falls was a breathtaking sight that can only be seen in winter, and I think anyone going to Hokkaido should definitely see it. Lastly, the tour guide loved food and recommended some delicious restaurants, so we were able to enjoy a wonderful dinner. I plan to go a few more times this year, and I would love to go again then.

今回のアクティビティは海外の方ばかりで、日本人は私たちだけでした。しかし、添乗員の方が気を遣ってくれ、終始楽しませてくれました。観光内容はこの日はとても寒かったのですが、天候には恵まれ、とても良い天気でした。珍しいそうです！
動物園では狼がとても見たかったので感動でした。他、猛獣もサービス精神旺盛で楽しませてくれました。白ひげの滝は冬だからこそ見られる光景で感動でした。北海道に行く方は必ず見た方が良いと思います。最後に添乗員の方が食べることがとても好きで、美味しいお店を教えてくれたので、ディナーも楽しく頂くことができました。今年もあと何回か行く予定なので、その時はまた、行きたいと思います。

The three-day weekend coincided with the Sapporo Snow Festival, making everywhere bustling with activity. Foreign languages were flying around, and it felt like being in another country. About 20% of the bus tour guests were Japanese, while the rest were mostly Chinese. The bus guide was also Chinese, alternating between Japanese and Chinese for the announcements.

The highlight of our main destination, Asahiyama Zoo, was the King Penguin walk! When we arrived a little before the start time, we were guided by the staff to the end of the line. There was already a long queue, reminiscent of waiting for a star to make an appearance.

The group of a dozen penguins passed by in no time, and they were incredibly adorable. The polar bear was active, never staying still in the snow. We thoroughly enjoyed the snowy scenery at the subsequent sightseeing spots, making it a wonderful trip.

三連休と札幌雪祭りの時期であったこともあり、どこも賑わっていました。
外国語が飛び交い、まるで外国にいるようでした。
バスツアー客の2割が日本人、他はほとんどが中国人でした。バスのガイドさんも中国人で、日本語と中国語の交互で案内していました。
1番の目的地であった旭山動物園のハイライトはキングペンギンのウォーキング！開始時間少し前に行くと、係の人に誘導されながら列の最後尾に向かいました。既に長〜い列が出来ていて、さながらスターの登場を待つようでした。
十数羽のペンギンの御一行はあっと言う間に通り過ぎましたが、とても愛らしかった。
ポーラーベアは雪の中で、ひと時もじっとしていなくてアクティブでした。
その後の観光地でも雪景色を存分に楽しみよい旅になりました。

The tour had many participants from Taiwan, and the main language of the guide was Mandarin. There were also announcements in Japanese, which sometimes had amusing phrasing, and it was fun to experience cultural differences, like not needing to arrive five minutes early for the meeting time. The Asahikawa Zoo in the snow had a unique appeal in winter, and I was moved by the beautiful scenery. Returning on time and choosing to get off in Susukino made it convenient to go out for dinner.

台湾の方が多数参加のツアーで、ガイドも北京語？がメインでした。
日本語の案内もあり、たまにちょっとおかしな言葉使いに笑えたり、集合時間は五分前じゃ無くて大丈夫とか、文化の違いも感じられて楽しかったです。
雪の旭川動物園は冬ならではの見応えもあり、美しい景色にも感動しました。
時間どおり帰り、すすきの下車を選択して、夕食に出かけるにも便利でした。

The tour was mostly for Chinese people, with the guide's explanations primarily in Chinese and only about a quarter in Japanese. It was stated that we would have two hours at Asahiyama Zoo, but it seemed like the driver's time was limited, and we could only spend an hour and a half there. I don't think it was worth the price. Everything else felt rushed, and it felt more like a drive than sightseeing.

The buffet felt like school lunch. I don't think I will use this service again.

日本人は1/4でほぼ中国人のツアーで、添乗員さんの説明も中国語ばかりで日本語はぜんたいよ1/4です。
２時間旭山動物園と書いてありましたが、運転手さんの時間がオーバーしちゃいけないみたいな説明をしつつ、１時間半しか見れないし、値段相応ではなかったと思います。
他も全て急ぎ足で、全く観光できずドライブに行った感じです。

バイキングは給食のような感じw
2度と使わないと思います。

I was grateful that the guide kindly explained everything in three languages. I was anxious about driving in Hokkaido during winter, so although there were time constraints, I was able to visit many places. I'm glad I used the tour and would like to use it again if I have the opportunity!

ガイドさんが3言語でとても親切に説明してくださってありがたかったです。
冬の北海道での運転は不安だったため、時間の制限こそありますが、たくさんの場所を訪れることができました。
ツアーを利用して良かったです。また機会があれば利用したいと思います！

Asahiyama Zoo was a lot of fun because I could see many animals up close. Besides the zoo, there were stops at waterfalls and souvenir shops, making it a very worthwhile tour!

旭山動物園は多くの動物をまじかで見ることができとても楽しかった。
動物園以外に滝や土産屋の立ち寄りもあってとてもお得なツアーでした！

I was impressed by the thoughtfulness of our bus guide, Mr. Wang. The explanations were primarily in English, but he provided additional explanations in a low voice for the Japanese guests. His commentary during the journey was excellent, and thanks to him, we had a wonderful day. The bus driver was also kind and had a wonderful personality. To be honest, I was surprised because I didn't expect such a high level of service from a bus tour.

On the day of the tour, the overall schedule was delayed due to snow, and the break times were shorter, but not a single person complained. If you are looking for a guide who speaks English or Chinese, this is the best tour. I highly recommend it.

今回お世話になったバスガイドの王さんの気遣いに感動しました。基本は英語の説明ですが、日本人客には小声で別途に説明。道中の説明や話しも上手く、おかげさまで楽しい一日を過ごすことが出来ました。またバスの運転手さんも優しくて素晴らしい人柄。正直、バスツアーでここまで期待していなかっただけに驚きました。
当日は雪の影響で全体スケジュールが押しており、休憩時間が短かったりしましたが、誰一人として文句言う人などありませんでした。
もし、英語や中国語でのガイドさんを探しているのであれば最高のツアーです。お勧めです。

This time, I participated alone. The tour guide was very kind. I was a bit anxious being by myself, but I was able to enjoy it. I especially had a great time at Asahiyama Zoo even on my own! Additionally, I thought it would be nice to visit the Blue Pond and Shirahige Waterfall again in a warmer season, but I believe I had the best day!

今回、一人で参加しました。
添乗員さんも、とても親切な方でした。
一人なので少し不安でしたが、一人でも楽しめました。特に旭山動物は一人でも楽しむ無事ができました！その他、青い池や白ひげの滝は、もう少し暖かい季節に、もう一度、行ってみたいな！と思いましたが、最高の一日を過ごせたと思います！

I joined the tour as a solo participant. It was a tour with many foreign guests, and the guide and driver provided such warm hospitality that it made me, as a Japanese person, very happy. The driver was kind, giving a small snowman to a little child and brushing off snow from their clothes. However, the lunch buffet was somewhat lacking, and I wished that the guests from abroad could have enjoyed delicious Japanese food. Considering food waste, I thought it might be better to have something like a mini kaiseki instead of a buffet.

ひとり参加でツアーに申し込みました。
外国の方が多いツアーで、ガイドさん、運転手さんがとても温かい対応でおもてなしの心が日本人の私も嬉しかったです。運転手さんが小さい雪だるまで小さな子どもにあげたり、服についた雪を払ってあげたりとお優しい方でした。ただ、お昼のバイキングは今ひとつで、せっかく外国からいらした方々に日本の美味しい食事を食べてもらいたかったなぁと思いました。フードロスもあるのでバイキングにしないで、ミニ会席のようなものでも良いのかなぁと思いました。

It was my first time in Hokkaido. The guidance from the bus attendant was kind and easy to understand. This time, there were many international participants on the tour, and everyone seemed to be having a great time. I would be happy if they came to love Japan.

初めての北海道でした。
バスの添乗員の方の案内も親切でわかりやすかったです。
今回は海外の方が多いツアーでしたが皆さんとても楽しそうにされていました。
日本の事が好きになってくれたら嬉しいです。

The sightseeing was enjoyable. The guide was also good.
As for the local lunch, I think there were fewer participants, which might have contributed to the limited variety, and the food wasn't very tasty.

観光は楽しいかったです。ガイドの人も良かった。
ご当地ランチが‥
参加者もら少なかったのもあるたら思いますが種類も少なくご飯が美味しく無かったです。

Our tour guide, Mr. Lee, was very attentive and provided thorough explanations, even though there were only two of us, a Japanese couple, participating in the tour, which required him to speak both Taiwanese and Japanese. He worked closely with the driver, ensuring a smooth tour. At the sightseeing locations, he greeted other tour guides with a smile, making for a well-organized and satisfying experience overall. Thank you.

添乗員の、リーさん(男性)。今回は日本人参加者が私たち夫婦2名だけだったので台湾語と日本語を話さなければならず、大変だったにも拘わらず、懇切丁寧に説明をしてくださいました。また、運転手さんとの連携も密にとり、スムースなツアーが出来ました。見学地では他の添乗員さんとも笑顔で挨拶を交わすなど全てにおいて卒のない、接遇で満足のいくツアーでした。
ありがとうございます。

I only stayed for a few days, so I signed up for a tour, and I’m really glad I did. The information about viewpoints, how to efficiently navigate the zoo, and where to find clean restrooms was very helpful. The guide and driver were both very pleasant and attentive. I got to see the fox and On-chan in person. Since the sightseeing spots are quite extensive and difficult to cover on your own, I think incorporating this tour into your trip will provide a meaningful experience.

数日しか滞在しないのでツアーを申し込みましたが、ビューポイントや動物園の効率的な周り方、綺麗なトイレはここなどとても親切で参加してよかったと思います。
ガイドさんとドライバーさんがとても感じ良くてとても気遣って頂きました。
狐とonちゃんが生で見れました。
個人では周りきれないかなり広範囲の観光地を見学するので、旅行中1度組み込むと有意義な時間が過ごせると思います。

It was quite a long-distance and long-duration bus trip, but it turned out to be a fun day. Among the companions, there were only two of us Japanese, but the tour guide was really kind and attentive, which was great. I was particularly impressed by their language skills. They fluently spoke English, Cantonese, and several other languages, providing guidance with humor (there were occasional bursts of laughter).

The driver also greeted us with a smile every time we boarded or disembarked. Thanks to that, it was a pleasant tour.

As for Asahiyama Zoo, it was a place I had wanted to visit for a long time, so it was wonderful to finally fulfill that long-held wish. However, it was farther away than I had expected, and I wonder if the driver was quite tired. Especially on the way back, they drove for a long time on dark roads with few houses and little traffic, so thank you for your hard work.

The reason I didn't give this tour the highest rating was due to the weather not being favorable. Aside from Asahiyama Zoo, we didn't need an umbrella, but we were caught in the rain at the main destination. It was good that we could borrow an umbrella from the zoo, but it was unfortunate that it kept raining and stopping.

Thank you very much.

　かなり長距離・長時間のバス旅でしたが、楽しい一日になりました。
　同行者のうち日本人は私たち二人だけでしたが、添乗員さんは本当に親切に丁寧委に対応してくれてよかったです。特に語学力にはおどろきました。英語、広東語？その他数か国語を自由に操って、ユーモアを交えて（時折笑い声が聞こえた）案内してくれました。
　運転手さんも乗降するたびに笑顔で迎えてくれました。おかげで気持ち良いツアーになりました。
　旭山動物園はかねてから行きたいと思っていた所なので長年の念願がかないよかったです。ただ、思っていた以上に遠距離で運転手さんはかなり疲れたのではないでしょうか？　特に帰路は人家もなく自動車の通行も少ない真っ暗な道を長時間運転され本当にお疲れ様でした。
　今回のツアーに最高点を付けなかったのは、天気に恵まれなかったためです。旭山動物園以外は傘の必要はなかったのですが、メインの目的地で雨にたたられました。園の傘を借りられたのでよかったですが、雨が降ったりやんだりでそれが残念です。
　有難うございました。

The tour company was like "Kkday," and there was a bit of a mishap during the gathering time, but I managed to participate somehow.

The group consisted of a big family from Indonesia, several groups of Taiwanese, and me (a Japanese), so the guide communicated in English and Mandarin, while details like the meeting time were conveyed individually in Japanese. Since I understand a little English, I didn't feel alienated without Japanese; in fact, I found the perspective from foreigners to be interesting.

The itinerary was efficient and well-planned, but the lunch buffet was disappointing. I wanted to get a second helping, but I gave up because other groups arrived and formed a line.

The driver was Japanese, skilled at driving, and very friendly. The guide was a wonderful Taiwanese man (with a Japanese wife) who was very knowledgeable about Hokkaido. He provided a lot of helpful information, such as the best positions for photos and recommended shops.

ツアー会社は「Kkday」のようで集合時ハプニングがありましたが、なんとか参加できました。

客はインドネシアのbig familyと台湾人のグループ数組＆私（日本人）だったので、ガイドは英語と北京語、集合時間などは個別に日本語で伝えられました。私は少し英語がわかるので日本語がなくても疎外感はなく、むしろ外国人目線の案内が面白かったです。

効率よく回れて行程は良かったのですが、Lunch Buffetが残念でした。おかわりしかったけれど他の団体が着いて行列になっていたので断念しました。

driverさんは日本人で運転がお上手で気さくな方でした。ガイドさんは素晴らしく気配りのできる台湾人男性（日本人妻）で北海道のことをよくご存じでした。写真のbest positionやおすすめのお店等お役立ち情報をたくさん教えてくださいました。

I thoroughly enjoyed the zoo. The variety of animal feeding shows was great. I watched the polar bear feeding show, and I also caught glimpses of deer and seals as I passed by.

The Blue Pond in Biei and Shirahige Falls are also breathtaking.

動物園満喫できました。
各動物の餌やりショーもラインナップ豊富で良かったです。白クマの餌やりショーを見ましたが、他にもシカ、アザラシ等も通りすがりにチラ見できました。

美瑛の青い池、白鬚の滝も絶景です。

I wanted to visit Asahiyama Zoo, not just Sapporo, so I joined this tour! It was more economical than traveling on my own, but the lunch buffet was a bit disappointing.
There were 15 participants in a microbus, which made it easy to navigate compared to the larger tourist buses. The guide wore a bright red jacket, which served as a good landmark! The guide, who is from Hong Kong, was cheerful and energetic, speaking four languages and guiding us on time. Before we arrived at Asahiyama Zoo, he explained about Japanese tourist spots and recommended foods and souvenirs in English and Chinese for about 30 minutes. I couldn't understand everything, but I thought it was amazing that he could speak four languages! His Japanese wasn't fluent, so I wished he would speak a bit slower; it was hard to catch everything with his fast pace!
Asahiyama Zoo was fun, and the Blue Pond and Shirahige Falls were beautiful! This tour, which takes you to your destination even if you sleep, is the best!

札幌だけじゃなくせっかくなら旭山動物園に行ってみたいと思いこのツアーに参加！個人的に移動するよりお得でしたがランチビュッフェはいまいちでした！
参加者15人でマイクロバスでしたが大型観光バスが多い中迷わずにすみました！
ガイドの方が赤い派手なジャンパーを着用していたのでそれも目印になりました！香港出身のガイドさんは4ヵ国語話せる明るく元気な方で時間きっちり参加者を誘導してくれました。旭山動物園に到着する前に英語と中国語で日本の観光地やそこでおすすめの食べ物やお土産などの説明を30分位していて全内容はほぼ理解できない私ですが4ヵ国語話せる人って凄いなぁと思います！日本語はペラペラではないのでもう少しゆっくり話してほしかった。早口で聞き取りにくかった！
旭山動物園は楽しかったし、青い池と白髭の滝は綺麗でした！
目的地まで寝てても連れて行ってくれるツアーは最高です♪

I had only thought of a uniformed female bus guide, but it turned out to be a stylish male guide who spoke four languages. The announcements along the way were entertaining, and we were blessed with good weather, making it a fun tour for the day. However, the meal was far from what was advertised as a gourmet lunch. If the meal content were better, I would definitely want to join this bus tour again.

制服の女性バスガイドさんとばかり思っていましたが、四カ国語を操るオシャレな男性ガイドさんでした。
道中のアナウンスも面白く、お天気にも恵まれ1日楽しいツアーとなりました。
ただお食事がとてもグルメランチと言う宣伝とはかけ離れていました。
お食事内容がよければ、また参加したいバスツアーです。

Traveling alone, it's very economical when considering transportation costs. The distance from Sapporo to Asahikawa was further than I expected.

ひとり旅なので、交通費を考えると、たいへんお得です。　札幌から旭川は、思った以上に遠いところでした。

It's too geared towards foreigners and hard to understand (laughs). The buffet is also messy. Even when I participate in overseas tours, there are always delicious options. The taste here was disrespectful to Japanese cuisine. Given this quality, I strongly hope for a tour without meals in the 5,000 yen range. I won't recommend it to my friends.

外国人向けすぎて、わかりにくい(笑)
バイキングも雑。自分が海外のツアーに参加しても美味しい物は必ずある。ここは日本食に失礼な味でした。この内容であれば、他の食事無しツアー五千円代を強く希望します。お友達にも勧めません。

In a small tour group of 11 people, I was the only Japanese participant, while the others were from Taiwan and Hong Kong. The guide spoke Japanese, Chinese, and English, so I was able to enjoy the experience without any difficulties.

Thanks to all the participants voluntarily gathering five to ten minutes early, we were able to move smoothly, which allowed us to return earlier than scheduled, for which I was grateful.

During the break, the guide and the driver showed us highlights and photos from tours during the winter season, making me want to visit again in winter. Additionally, the guide provided detailed information about the restroom situations at each sightseeing spot, which was very helpful.

Although I participated alone, it was truly a delightful time.

総勢11人のこぢんまりしたツアーの中、日本人は私1人で、後は台湾と香港の方でしたが、ガイドさんが日本語、中国語、英語の3カ国語を話せる方で、何不自由なく楽しめました。
参加者の皆さん全員が自主的に5分前集合、10分前集合をしてくれたおかげで、スムーズに行動出来、それにより、帰りの時間も予定より早めに帰れてありがたかったです。
休憩時間中にガイドさんや運転手さんから、冬の季節にツアー参加した時の見どころやお写真を見せていただきだき、冬もまた行ってみたくなりました。
そして、ガイドさんには各見学場所のトイレ事情を細かく教えていただきとても助かりました。
1人参加でしたが、本当に楽しいひとときでした。

I participated on Friday, September 8th. On that day, there were about equal numbers of Japanese and Taiwanese participants, and we toured in a medium-sized bus. The tour guide was a Hong Kong man who provided guidance in Japanese and Mandarin. He was very friendly and had a great personality.

We visited the zoo, the Blue Pond, and a waterfall, and he provided detailed information about which women's restrooms were clean, which was very helpful. The zoo was enjoyable, and two hours was enough time to see the unique animals of Hokkaido up close.

I thought it would be better to wear comfortable shoes at the Blue Pond since the path was bumpy. The soft serve ice cream was delicious. We viewed the waterfall from a bridge, and it was very beautiful.

We were scheduled to arrive in Sapporo city around 7 PM, but we were able to return around 6:30 PM due to smooth progress. It was a very enjoyable tour. Thank you!

9月8日の金曜日に参加しました。当日は日本人と台湾人が半々くらいの人数で中型バスでの観光でした。
添乗員さんは香港人の男性で、日本語と北京語でガイドをしてくれました。ニコニコして人柄がとても良かったです。
動物園と青い池と滝を回りましたが、女性用トイレがどこが綺麗かという情報を細かく教えてくれたので、とても助かりました。
動物園は2時間あれば十分楽しむことができ、北海道ならではの動物を間近で見ることができて楽しかったです。
青い池は道がガタガタなので歩きやすい靴で行ったほうがいいなと思いました。ソフトクリームが美味しかったです。
滝は橋から眺めましたがとても綺麗でした。
19時過ぎに札幌市内到着予定でしたが、スムーズに進んだため18時半頃戻ることができました。
とても楽しいツアーでした。ありがとうございました。

I proposed enjoying our favorite scenery on a bus tour with my family, feeling excited about trying a different tour company. However, I never want to use this company again. The driver's driving was reckless and rough, showing no consideration for the passengers. They seemed Chinese... I’m relieved we arrived without an accident, but the sightseeing content was wonderful, even if the time for sightseeing was short, so I was very satisfied despite the disappointing driving.

I was astonished by the reviews being accurate. The lunch buffet was terrible, and the women's restroom was unacceptable; it always seemed to need someone in charge of cleaning! The cleaning was insufficient, toilet paper was not flushed, there was a mountain of trash, and the water was not running for foreign guests... I stopped using the restroom. It was not hygienic at all. I was glad it was only 60 minutes. I wished there had been a Japanese guide so I could express my opinions... It was so dirty that I forgot to take pictures; I should have posted them. Given the surge in tourists during the COVID-19 pandemic, I hope they improve hygiene completely.

The only thing I enjoyed was buying lavender soft serve ice cream, which was delicious.

I really wanted to eat at Asahiyama Zoo without a meal. There were others who had similar experiences as described in the reviews. I felt that I wanted to avoid tour companies with bad reviews.

家族で，大好きな景色をバスツアーで楽しむ提案し
いつもとは違うツアー会社にドキドキも..
2度と利用したくない、しない会社。担当者の
運転が　乱暴で荒く、お客様が乗ってる事を考えていない、中国人には見えるが...事故なく着いて安堵してますが観光内容は素晴らしいので、時間内での観光も短くも
大満足なので、残念な運転でした。

クチコミ通りの内容に唖然..ランチビュッフェもまずい
お手洗い女性用がありえない常にトイレ担当か必要！清掃がおいついていない、トイレットペーパーを流さない、ゴミの箱の山、水も流さない外国人の方々..お手洗いはやめました。衛生的にも良くない。
60分で良かった。日本人のガイドさんがいてほしかった。意見を伝えられるので...汚すぎで，写真を撮る事も忘れて、掲載すれば良かったですね。コロナ禍のインバウンドで、観光客が激増してる訳ですから、衛生面は完璧にしてほしい。
ラベンダーソフトクリームだけは自分で購入し美味しかった。

食事なしで　食事は本当に旭山動物園で食べたかった。
クチコミ通りの内容の方がいました。
クチコミは悪い内容は信じて行かない事にしたいと
感じたツアー会社でした。

I participated in a Beltora tour for the first time. I traveled from Yokohama to Sapporo for a 2-night, 3-day trip, and I joined the Beltora tour for one day in between. Before participating, I was worried that 2 hours at Asahikawa Zoo might not be enough time, but I enjoyed it thoroughly. At the Blue Pond and Shirahige Falls, the tour guide provided various sightseeing explanations, which made it enjoyable. The lunch buffet was also delicious. Renting a car to explore at the travel destination is nice, but I realized that participating in a tour is also fun and efficient. The driver and the tour guide were kind, and their attention to detail was excellent. Thank you for a wonderful trip!

初めてベルトラツアーに参加しました。
横浜から札幌に2泊３日の旅行で中1日をベルトラツアー参加しました。参加前は旭川動物園に2時間滞在では時間が少ないかな？不安でしたが、十分楽しめました。青の池、白髭の滝では添乗員のお兄さんが色々観光説明をしてくれ、楽しめめました。お昼のバイキングも美味しく頂きました。旅行先でレンタカー借りてまわるのもいいけど、ツアー参加も楽しいし、無駄がないんだなと思いました。また運転手さん、添乗員のお兄さんも優しく、気配り最高でした。楽しい旅行をありがとうございました。

Early in the morning, we headed from Sapporo to Asahikawa via the highway. There were 11 participants in 5 groups (3 Japanese groups and 2 foreign groups), so we used a small microbus. While I appreciated that the tour was still conducted with a small number of people, the ride was a bit uncomfortable. The driver was a pleasant person.

We spent 2 hours at Asahiyama Zoo, enjoying the underwater polar bears, penguins viewed from below, and seals swimming freely in the tanks! It was wonderful to see the lively animals in the water. On the other hand, the land animals looked pitifully exhausted from the heat, just like us humans.

The "Hokkaido local gourmet lunch" was a bit disappointing due to the overlap with other foreign groups, which made it crowded, and the limited menu. I had high expectations, so it was a letdown. I actually think it would have been better to extend our time at Asahiyama Zoo and have the freedom to eat there.

The Blue Pond was beautiful, and the sound of the Shirahige Waterfall was impressive, with a cool river breeze that made us forget the heat!

早朝の札幌から高速で一路旭川へ。5組11名参加（日本人3組＋外国人2組）のため小型のマイクロバス。少人数でも催行となりありがたい反面、乗り心地は△。運転手さんは感じのいい方でした。
旭山動物園には2時間滞在して、水中のシロクマ！下から見上げるペンギン！水槽を上下自由自在に泳ぐアザラシ！水の中の元気な動物の姿を満喫しました。一方、陸上の動物たちは、あまりの暑さにみんなグッタリでかわいそう！人間と一緒です。
「北海道ご当地グルメランチ」は、他の外国人団体客と滞在時間が重なって混雑していたことと、メニューが少なかったことで、期待が大きかっただけにちょっとガッカリ…。むしろ旭山動物園の滞在時間を増やして、そこで自由に食事をとれた方がよかったと思いました。
青い池は美しく、白髭のたきは迫力ある水の音と涼しい川風で暑さを忘れさせてくれました！

The meeting place was a bit hard to find, and even though I arrived early with someone else who was departing from the same location, we had to wait a long time for the person in charge to arrive. When I called, I found out they were right behind us. The driver and the tour guide were both great, so I’m glad I participated, but I was really disappointed with the food as it was very unappetizing.

待ち合わせ場所がいまいち分かりにくく、同じ場所から出発の人と予定時刻より早く着いたのに待ち、なかなか担当の方が来ないので電話したら、すぐ真裏にいらっしゃいました。
運転手さんと添乗員さんがとてもよかったので、参加して良かったですが、ご飯がまずすぎてガッカリしました

First of all, most of the tour participants were from overseas, and my son and I were the only Japanese. However, the tour guide provided guidance in Japanese just for us.
We started at Asahiyama Zoo and enjoyed the unique nature of Hokkaido. I especially savored the magnificent views of the Blue Pond and Shirahige Falls.
The lunch was also very delicious, with a variety of options like Genghis Khan and Asahikawa ramen, allowing us to enjoy the food of Hokkaido.
Even the long travel time felt short thanks to the guide's anecdotes! The scenery visible from the window was beautiful and moving.

まず、ツアーの参加者は海外の方が大半で日本人は私と息子だけでしたが、ツアーガイドの方は私たちのために日本語でもガイドしてくださりました。
　まず旭川動物園から始まり、北海道特有の自然とを楽しめました。特に青い池と白髭の滝などの雄大な景色を堪能しました。
　お昼ご飯もとても美味しく、ジンギスカンや旭川ラーメンなどたくさんの種類があり北海道の食を楽しめました。
　長い移動時間もガイドさんの小話で時間を感じず過ごすことができました！窓から見える景色も綺麗で感動しました。

Asahiyama Zoo was as good as the reputation suggests! The guide was also entertaining.

The lunch menu recommended by the guide was great, but everything else was just average.

旭山動物園は評判通りよかったです♪
ガイドさんも面白かった。

お昼ご飯はガイドさんオススメメニューはよかったけれど、それ以外は普通。

There were many tourists from overseas, and I was a bit confused at first, but the guide's brightness made it all go away! I was able to spend a fulfilling day while skillfully navigating three languages.

海外からの観光客が多く、最初戸惑いましたが、添乗員さんの明るさで吹っ飛びました❣️
3カ国語を巧みに操り、充実した一日を過ごせました