All Reviews for Japan Autumn Tours 2025

I rode the ropeway and saw the collapsed areas and Showa Shinzan. It was enjoyable to have Tom, the guide who speaks three languages, provide the commentary on the bus.

ロープウェイに乗り、崩れ落ちた箇所や昭和新山など見ました。バスの中で三カ国語を話すガイドのトムさんの案内が楽しかったです。

During the tour in early May, I enjoyed famous spots in the Iburi region. I also used this opportunity for a pilgrimage to the sacred sites of a certain gold bar manga (Noboribetsu, Lake Shikotsu, and brown bears)!

At Noboribetsu Onsen, I unexpectedly encountered wild Ezo deer, and at the bear ranch, I was able to see newborn cubs born in April and the breeding behavior of large brown bears. I think I was able to experience the unique charm of participating in spring.

Along the way, the guide's stories were also interesting. They kindly took photos for us, and the communication in three languages was smooth, leaving a very good impression. The pudding and yogurt from the Silo Observatory, the scallops from the Toyako Onsen area, and the soft serve ice cream from the Shikotsu Onsen area, all recommended by the guide, were incredibly delicious.

Although the timing at Lake Toya (during lunch) felt a bit rushed, the distribution of time for the other activities was fine, and overall, the pace was good, so I was satisfied.

Additionally, the scenery from the car window was full of highlights, including the industrial area of Muroran, the wind power generation group in Date, the expansive hills of pastures, and the shimmering lakeside at sunset!

　5月初旬のツアーにて、胆振地方の有名スポットを堪能。某金塊漫画の聖地巡礼（登別・支笏湖・ヒグマ）を兼ねて利用しました！
　登別温泉では偶然にも野生のエゾジカを、熊牧場では4月に生まれたての子熊や、大きなヒグマの繁殖行動を見ることができ、春の参加ならではの魅力を味わえたかなと思います。
　道中、ガイドさんのお話も面白かったです。快く写真を撮ってくださったり、3カ国での対応もスムーズでとても良い印象でした。オススメしてもらった、サイロ展望台のプリンとヨーグルト、洞爺湖温泉街の帆立、支笏湖温泉街のソフトクリーム、どれも大変美味しかったです。
　ツアー時程は、洞爺湖での時間（昼食のタイミング）が若干追われてしまったものの、他の時間配分は問題なし、全体的にはテンポ良かったので満足できました。
　また、車窓からの景色についても、室蘭の工業地帯や伊達の風力発電群、牧場草原の広がる丘、夕陽の煌めく湖岸など、見所満載でした！

The guide was kind, and the explanations were easy to understand, which was great! Also, the driver had a good personality and drove carefully, making me feel safe. I was satisfied with how efficiently we visited the tourist spots.

ガイドさんが親切で、説明もわかりやすくて、とても良かった！
また、運転手の方も、人柄が良く運転も丁寧で安心できた。
観光スポットも効率よく回れて満足。

The allocation of time for the tour was excellent, and I was able to see all the places I wanted to visit in this area. It was a very good tour. Additionally, our guide, Mr. Yanagyu, was very friendly, and his explanations of each sightseeing spot were very clear, so I was never bored. If I have the opportunity, I would like to participate again.

見学時間の配分などがとても良く、このエリアの行きたかった場所が全て見れて、とても良いツアーでした。また、添乗員の柳生さんはとても気さくで、各名勝地の説明も非常にわかりやすく、全く退屈しませんでした。機会があれば、また参加したいです。

Being so close, with no clouds, and the guide's sensitivity, Lake Toya and its mirror-like surface were exceptional. The lakeside restaurant at Lake Toya also serves delicious food.

あんな近くで、雲も無く、ガイドさんも、感度。洞爺湖の、鏡洞爺湖は、格別でした。洞爺湖ランチ、湖畔亭も、美味しいです。

It was great that it didn't rain, but since it was mostly cloudy, the views weren't as spectacular as they could have been. However, I was able to visit many wonderful places, so I'm glad I participated!

I think our tour guide, Mr. Yanagyu, had a tough time providing explanations in both Japanese and Chinese, but he was very cheerful and took photos and chatted with us, which made the experience incredibly enjoyable! The female driver was also very cheerful and drove safely. Thank you both very much!

雨が降らなかったのは良かったけど…基本曇多めだったのでどこの景色も最高だった！とまではいかなかった　でも、どこもよい所で色々な所に行けたので参加して良かったです！
添乗員さんの柳生さんも日本語と中国語の両方の説明で大変だったと思いますが、明るい方で写真撮ってくれたり話しかけてくれたりとめちゃくちゃ楽しめました！女性のドライバーの方も明るい方で安全な運転をしてくれました！お二方共ありがとうございました！！

I was able to visit various tourist spots smoothly, guided to places that are not easy to visit all at once. The tour was easy to understand and offered at a more affordable price compared to other sightseeing buses. However, since it was not a large sightseeing bus but rather a medium-sized microbus, when not comparing it to other sightseeing buses, the focus on content and cost performance, along with the hospitality of our guide, Mr. Yanagyu, provided value beyond the price.

One thing I noticed was that during the free lunch time when the A course split, many shops were closed on Wednesday, which limited our options. Also, on the B course, we were supposed to visit Showa Shinzan later, but since we didn't see the ranch, we might have had extra time even after shortening the visit. It might have been better if we had partnered with a restaurant near Lake Toya.

Overall, it was a good experience. Unlike other guides, our guide paid attention to fashion and had her makeup done well, showing a commitment to beauty. I thought it would be great if others could follow her example.

色々な観光地を回れて、なかなか一度に行けない箇所をスムーズに案内され、わかりやすく
ツアーで、他の観光バスよりもお手軽な値段ではありましたが、観光バスではなく、中型のママイクロバスだった為、他の観光バスと比較しなければ、中身重視とコストパフォーマンス、及びガイド案内の柳生さんのおもてなしは、価格以上の価値はありました。少し気になった箇所で言えば、Ａコース分かれた時の　自由昼食、水曜な為、お店がクローズ多いので限定的になってしまった事と、Ｂコースで後から昭和新山行きますが、牧場見なかったため、時間を
短縮しても余ってしまったかな。洞爺湖付近で
食事提携したら良かったかな。
　全体的に　良かったです。
ガイドさんも、他の同じガイドさんと違い、ファッションに気をつけてたり、メイクアップもきちんとしていて、美容に力を入れてる方でした。見習ってほしいなぁと思いました。

I was seated at the very front of the bus. Next to the tour guide, Mr. Yagyu, I received constant recommendations and advice. Thanks to him, every time we arrived at a sightseeing spot, he was the first to inform us about the best viewpoints and recommended local cuisine. Despite the tight schedule, I was able to enjoy a fulfilling day trip bus tour. Thank you very much.

バスの1番前の席でした。
添乗員の柳生さんの隣で、絶えずお勧め情報をアドバイスしてもらえました。お陰で見学場所に着くたびに、絶景ポイントやお勧めグルメを真っ先に教えてもらったので、ハードなスケジュールにもかかわらず
充実した日帰りバスツアーを楽しむことができました。ありがとうございました。

It was a lot of fun with plenty to see. I attended with an elderly person with disabilities, and the tour guide was very kind, allowing us to enjoy the experience without any issues! However, I struggled with making the reservation from an unfamiliar smartphone, and since I was traveling with someone with disabilities, I couldn't find the section to indicate our seating preferences. I apologize for the trouble I caused the tour guide on the day of the event. It would be helpful to have a contact number for inquiries. The attentiveness and explanations from our tour guide, Mr. Yagyu, were also excellent.

見所盛りだくさんで楽しかったです。
高齢の障害者を連れて参加しましたが、添乗員さんに親切にして頂き無事楽しむ事が出来ました！
ただ、慣れないスマホからの予約で障害者がいる為座席の希望を記入する場所が分からず、当日添乗員さんに苦労をおかけしました。せめて問い合わせ用の電話があったら有難いです。　添乗員の柳生さんの気配りも説明も素晴らしかったです。

Nine elderly participants joined the tour. The tour guide, Mr. Yanagiu, and the driver were very kind to us. We had plenty of time for sightseeing and were able to enjoy ourselves. I live in Hokkaido, but I would like to participate again if I have the opportunity.

9名年配者ばかりで参加しました。添乗員の柳生さんドライバーさんに親切にして頂きました。観光の時間は充分にあり楽しむ事ができました。私は北海道に住んでいますが、また機会があれば参加したいと思っています。

The small microbus was full (12 people), but the driver efficiently took us to the sightseeing spots, allowing us to see a lot of beautiful scenery, which made me very satisfied. I received a discount coupon at the souvenir shop at the Silo Observation Deck, so when I bought souvenirs there, they were cheap, and I was able to get dried shellfish and octopus, which were delicious. I looked for them elsewhere but couldn't find them, so I thought I should have bought more. I had a great time and I'm glad I participated.

小さなマイクロバスで満席（12名）だったけど、運転手さんが効率よく観光地に連れて行ってくれたので、良い景色がたくさん見られて大満足でした。サイロ展望台のお土産屋さんで割引券をもらったのでそこでお土産を買ったら安いし、貝ひもやタコの干物が買えて美味しかったので他でも探したけど、売ってないので、もっと買えばよかったと思いました。とても楽しめました。参加してよかったです。

I was very satisfied with the abundant course and delicious meals. Although it's separate from the tourist spots, one of the highlights for me was the bus driver. He was very pleasant, and his driving was careful, which made me feel safe during the ride. Since my job involves driving as well, I was particularly attentive to the driving quality.

I was a bit worried about the value for such a generous offering at this price. I would definitely like to use this service again when I visit Hokkaido.

盛りだくさんのコースと美味しいお食事に大満足でした。観光地とは別ですが私の中でとても良かった事の1つにバスの運転手さん。とても感じが良くて運転も丁寧で安心して乗っていられました。私も仕事が運転業務なものでやっぱり運転はとても気になるところでした。
このお値段でこんなに盛り沢山で心配になるくらいでした。
また北海道へ行った際はぜひ利用させていただきたいです。

I was able to efficiently visit the spots I wanted to see, and I am very satisfied. Also, the guide was very polite and provided a sense of security.

効率よく見たいスポットを回ることができて、大満足です。そして、ガイドさんがとても丁寧で安心感がありました。

The places I visited were all wonderful and without complaint, but I was disappointed with the inbound customers and the guide. Since they were inbound tourists, there were moments of irritation due to poor manners and differing values. I had acknowledged at the time of booking that it would be the same tour as the inbound group, but I regret not going with only Japanese people. That's my fault.

As for the guide, they were from overseas and trilingual. They had no issues with language and were a lovely person, but it seemed they lacked experience as a guide. Therefore, I think of them more as someone who assists rather than a full-fledged guide.

The content of the guiding was often disorganized, so I believe it would be better to decide in advance what to explain, memorize the script, and use a guiding method where they explain when they reach the relevant scene.

訪れた場所はどこも素敵で申し分なかったのですが、インバウンドのお客様とガイドさんにがっかりしました。
インバウンドなので、マナーの悪さや価値観の違いで、途中イラつくこともありました。申し込み時点でインバウンドと同じツアーになる事は書かれてあったので了承したのですが、やはり日本人だけで行動すればよかったと後悔しています、これは自分が悪いですね。
また、ガイドさんですが、海外出身でトライリンガルの方でした。言語も問題なく人柄も素敵な方だったのですが、どうもガイドの経験が浅いように見受けられました。なので、ガイドと言うよりも補助をしてくれる人程度のアテンドだと思います。
ガイドの内容がまとまりがないことが多かったので、あらかじめ何を解説するのか、セリフを決め、それを暗唱して、その場面に来たら説明するようなガイドの方法を取られたほうが良いかと思います。

Driving the distance ourselves (from Jigokudani to Chikyu Misaki to Lake Toya to Lake Shikotsu) by renting a car would have been quite challenging, but simply riding the bus took us to one breathtaking spot after another, making it physically very easy. Although it was a long 10-hour trip, the time spent at each location was just right, allowing us to enjoy without getting bored.

Along the way, the guide shared interesting stories about Hokkaido's history, highlights of each spot, and recommended souvenirs, which enriched our knowledge in ways that individual travel wouldn't have. The bus seats were comfortable, and we could relax during the journey, so after returning, we were still energetic enough to enjoy dinner in Sapporo city that night.

​自分たちでレンタカーを借りてこの距離(地獄谷〜地球岬〜洞爺湖〜支笏湖)を運転するのはかなり大変ですが、バスに乗っているだけで次々と絶景スポットに連れて行ってくれるので、体力的にとても楽でした。10時間という長丁場ですが、各スポットの滞在時間も適切で、飽きることなく楽しめました。
道中、ガイドさんが北海道の歴史や各スポットの見どころ、おすすめのお土産などを楽しくお話ししてくださり、個人旅行では得られない知識が増えました。バスの座席も快適で、移動中はゆっくり休めるので、帰着後の夜も札幌市内で元気に夕食を楽しむことができました。

I was glad that I could efficiently visit various tourist spots. The guide's explanations were easy to understand, so I was able to enjoy sightseeing.

色々な観光地を効率的に回る事ができて良かったです。
ガイドさんの説明も分かりやすかったので、楽しく観光する事ができました。

You can visit many tourist spots in one day. Looking back, the selection of places to visit was appropriate. It's a busy tour, but I think the cost performance is particularly excellent. I am satisfied.

There were spots I wanted to explore more thoroughly, but that's unavoidable given the number of places we visited.

Also, I was pleased with the friendly assistance and appropriate guidance from our tour conductor, Mr. Yanagyu. Thank you for your hard work! ♪

一日で多くの観光スポットを回われます。後で振り返ると、訪問先の選定も適切でした。忙しいツアーですが、コストパフォーマンスは特に優れていると思います。満足しています。
じっくり見たいスポットもありましたが、これは訪問個所数との兼ね合いで、致し方ないです。
そして、添乗員の柳生さんのフレンドリーな対応と適切な案内も嬉しかったかったです。お疲れ様でした♪

I think it would have been perfect if the weather had been nice. The tour guide and the driver were also very kind, and I had a great time. Thank you very much.

天気が良ければ最高だったとおもいます。
添乗員さん、ドライバーさんもとても親切で楽しめました。ありがとうございました。

Although there were only a few Japanese participants, we were arranged to be close together, which made it easy to participate comfortably. Our tour guide, Mr. Yanagyu, was friendly and skillfully switched between Japanese and Chinese while providing a thorough guide. His attention to detail, such as recommending places for photos and food, was impressive. The driver was also pleasant and drove safely, allowing us to feel secure throughout the trip. We were able to efficiently visit the sightseeing spots, and I believe this tour is highly recommended for those visiting Hokkaido for the first time.

日本人の参加者は少数ではありましたが、近くにまとまるよう配慮されており、安心して参加できました。添乗員の柳生さんは気さくで、日本語と中国語を使い分けながら丁寧にガイドしてくださり、写真撮影や食べ物のおすすめなど細やかな気配りが印象的でした。運転手さんも感じが良く、安全運転で終始安心して過ごせました。観光地も効率よく回ることができ、初めて北海道を訪れる方にもおすすめできるツアーだと思います。

In April, before the Golden Week, Hokkaido is in the maintenance period after winter, so many facilities were closed. I decided to join a bus tour. It was my first time visiting places like Lake Shikotsu, Lake Toya, and Cape Earth, and the tour guide provided detailed advice and explanations, making the experience enjoyable! The A course included a stroll through the Toya Onsen town, and the B course featured a ropeway. I was informed that depending on the situation, lunch time could be tight, so if you don't have any specific preferences, it would be a good idea to prepare sandwiches or bento in advance to enjoy a leisurely lunch. I chose the B course and took the ropeway (which had an additional fee), and the weather was nice and pleasant. At the top of the mountain, there were chairs and sofas, as well as a space to eat and drink, allowing for a relaxed picnic atmosphere. Additionally, there was a small discount at the Silo Observation Deck, so I was able to purchase souvenirs at a better price. Thank you for a wonderful day from early morning until evening!

GWに入る前の4月の北海道は、冬明けのメンテナンスの時期にあたるとのことで、いろいろな施設などがお休みだったりしたので、バスツアーに参加してみました。
支笏湖や洞爺湖、地球岬など初めて行ったのですが、添乗員さんがきめ細やかなアドバイスや解説をしてくださり、楽しく過ごせました！Aコースの洞爺湖温泉街散策もBコースのロープウェイも、場合によってはお昼時間がギリギリになるとのことだったので、特にこだわりがなければ、事前にサンドイッチやお弁当などを準備して持っていけば、ランチもゆっくりできると思います。今回、Bコースを選びロープウェイ（別料金）に乗りましたが、お天気も良く気持ちよかったです。見晴らしのいい山の上に椅子やソファなどもあり、飲食できるスペースもあるので、ピクニック気分でのんびりできました。また、サイロ展望台で少し割引があって、お土産などもちょっとお得に購入できました。朝早くから夕方までありがとうございました。

I was able to see the stunning views of Cape Earth, Lake Toya, and Lake Shikotsu. The weather was great, and the tour guide provided service that exceeded expectations, which was very impressive. They recommended souvenirs and food at each sightseeing spot, as well as suggestions for Sapporo city and the airport. I would like to participate in another bus tour via a different route.

地球岬・洞爺湖・支笏湖の絶景を見る事ができました。天気も良く添乗員さんがガイドさん以上の対応で非常に良かったです。
各観光地でのお土産・食べ物などお薦めを教えてくれたり、札幌市内のお薦め・空港のお薦めまで教えて頂きました。
また別ルートのバスツアーに参加したいと思います。

As expected from the tourist city of Sapporo, even though day trip sightseeing buses are being discontinued in various places due to a shortage of drivers, I was impressed by the variety of courses available. It was efficient to visit various locations that are difficult to access with the limited JR services. Even on weekdays, the buses were full, with about 80% of the passengers being foreigners. There is a guide, but since they are busy with Japanese, English, and Chinese, it's difficult to provide sufficient information. I recommend checking sightseeing information on your mobile phone.

流石 観光都市札幌
今 運転手不足で各地の
日帰り観光バスが廃止されているのに
選べるほど コースがあるのに関心。
本数のないJRでは回り難い各地に
効率良く回れました。
平日でも 満席。8割は外国人でした。
ガイドさんはいますが
日本語 英語 中国語と忙しく
充分な案内は無理なので
携帯で 観光案内チェックを
お勧め。

The tour guide's explanations were really great. They provided accurate advice for each location, which made the experience enjoyable.

添乗員さんの説明がすごく良かったです
場所ごとにと的確なアドバイスをしてくれるので楽しく過ごせました。

It was almost a full-day tour, but I really enjoyed it. The food was delicious, and I was able to buy souvenirs at the Mushroom Kingdom, and the mushroom soup was also tasty. If you're looking for a tour to fully enjoy nature, this is definitely the one! 😊

ほぼ丸一日のツアーでしたが、とても満喫できました。食事も美味しく、きのこ王国ではお土産も買うことができ、きのこ汁も美味しかった☺️自然を満喫したいツアーなら間違いないです。

As a one-day tour, it seems to be quite cost-effective and is likely the most popular. I was lucky to be able to buy souvenirs with an 8% discount coupon.

1日ツアーとしてはかなりコスパが良く1番人気と思われます　8%割引券でおみやげを買い揃えることができluckyでした

Thank you, Mr. Yagyu, for all your thoughtful care and attention during the tour. It was a fun trip, and I don't think I could have visited so many places on my own. The 8% discount on souvenirs at the sightseeing spots and the silo observation deck was greatly appreciated. ☆ five stars. The only downside was the small 20-passenger jumping vehicle, but aside from that, it was a perfect score!

添乗の柳生さん　いろいろ心遣いなどなどありがとうございました。
楽しい旅行になりました。個人ではあれほどたくさん回れなかったと思います。
見学地やサイロ展望台おみやげ8％引きはありがたいことです。☆５つです。
小型の20人乗りジャンプする車が残念でしたが。それを除けば100点満点とれました。

About half of the participants were foreigners, but the female tour guide (who was Chinese) provided bilingual guidance that satisfied both Japanese and foreign guests, which was very good.

外国の方が半分くらいいらっしゃいましたが、添乗員の女性（中国の方）がバイリンガルで日本人、外国人が満足するような案内をしていただきとてもよかったです。

It was a tour that fulfilled my desire to do a lot of sightseeing, even though I was traveling alone. It was a full tour, and I sat next to the tour guide, Mr. Yagyu, who was very kind and made it enjoyable.

ひとり旅だけど、たくさん観光したい希望を叶えてくれたツアーでした
満席ツアーで添乗員さんの隣でしたが、柳生さんがとても親切で楽しかったです

I'm glad I was able to see tourist spots like Lake Toya, Lake Shikotsu, and Cape Earth all in one day. I think having a guide's explanation makes it cheaper than renting a car.

洞爺湖、支笏湖に地球岬など観光地を1日で見られて良かったです。ガイドさんの説明があってレンタカーより格安だと思います。

The view of Jigokudani was refreshing. If I had a little more time, I would have liked to go deeper into Jigokudani. Also, I was a bit disappointed that I had limited time for the Shikotsuko Ice Festival in winter.

地獄谷の景色は爽快でした。もう少し、時間があれば、地獄谷の奥まで、行ってみたかったです。また、冬の支笏湖氷濤まつりも、時間が少なく、ちょっと、残念でした