All Reviews for Japan Autumn Tours 2025

I participated in this tour with my daughter who lives in Hokkaido. This was my third time in Hokkaido, but it was my first winter visit, so I joined a one-day bus tour. There were many international and Japanese participants, so it ended up being a bus full of Japanese people.

The days before and after were cloudy and snowy, but we had clear skies on this day. I was thrilled to see Mount Yotei, which looked like Mount Fuji. I was told that this is a rare occurrence. Lake Toya and Showa Shinzan were also beautiful.

The bear ranch was just the right size, not too big or too small, and the bears welcomed us from different areas, looking very cute as they begged for bear cookies. Around the time when wild bears wake up from hibernation, half of the bears at the ranch were still asleep.

Hell Valley was also impressive. Finally, we had 90 minutes of shopping at Mitsui Outlet. There were some decent brands inside, and I enjoyed it. The guide was very good at storytelling and shared a lot of information and recommendations about Hokkaido.

I wished I had participated earlier. I would like to join another tour as well.

北海道に住む娘と参加しました。
北海道数回目ですが、冬の北海道初めてでしたのでバス1日観光に参加させて頂きました。
海外の方、日本の方が沢山の利用だったので、日本人だけのバスになってました。
前後の日は曇りや雪で、この日だけ快晴。
羊蹄山が富士山の様に見えて感激でした。
滅多に無い事だそうです。
洞爺湖、昭和新山も綺麗でした。
熊牧場は大きくも小さくも無い丁度良い場所で、何ヶ所に分かれた熊がお出迎えしてくれ、熊クッキーを要求する姿がとても可愛かったです。
野生の熊は冬眠から目覚める頃、熊牧場の熊も半分は寝てました。
地獄谷も圧巻でした。
最後は三井アウトレットで90分お買い物。
室内でまあまあなブランドがあり、楽しめました。
ガイドさんがお話し上手で、色々北海道の事やオススメな事をお話ししてくれました。

もっと早く参加しておけば良かったと思いました。

また違うツアーにも参加したいです。

It was a great tour where we could visit many places in one day, including Lake Toya, the hot spring town, the Bear Ranch and Showa Shinzan, Hell Valley, and the outlet mall. The explanations and additional information were thorough, making the visit enjoyable. Although some sightseeing spots were compact and a bit rushed, I was very satisfied with the amount of sightseeing we could do. Thank you very much. Thank you, attendant O!

洞爺湖→温泉街→クマ牧場と昭和新山→地獄谷→アウトレットなど一日でたくさん回れた良いツアーでした。解説や補足が丁寧で気持ちよく見学できました。コンパクトで少し慌ただしい見学地もありましたがたくさん観光出来て満足度は高いツアーでした。ありがとうございました。搭乗員Oさん、ありがとうございました

Anyway, all the time is tight.
Could we remove one thing? I think it would be better to extend each part by 15 minutes for a more satisfying experience.
Honestly, when I look back on what was fun after the tour, I don't remember much.

とにかく、全ての時間がタイト。
何か一つをぬいて？その分15分ずつ伸ばした方が体験に満足かを話が出ると思う。
ツアーかわ終わった後に、何が楽しかったか振り返ってみてもあんまり覚えてないというのが正直な感想です。

The weather was favorable, and I enjoyed the scenery of Lake Toya and Hell Valley. We arrived at Lake Shikotsu before sunset, and after a while, the Ice Festival venue was illuminated. However, it was still somewhat bright outside when it was time to gather. I was hoping to see the ice formations glowing in the dark, so I felt a bit disappointed.

天候に恵まれ、洞爺湖や地獄谷の景色は楽しめました。日没前に支笏湖着、しばらくして氷濤まつり会場はライトアップされましたが、まだ周囲が薄明るいうちに集合時間となりました。暗い中で浮かび上がるような氷濤を期待していたので、残念に思いました。

The construction went smoothly, but the return bus was like a shared bus, with people who weren't passengers getting on... It's disappointing.

工程は問題なく、帰りのバスが寄り合いバスみたいになっていた、客では無い人が乗ってきたり…。
残念です

The day went by in a flash. The guide shared some recommended souvenirs, which was helpful. Unfortunately, at the end, during the Shikotsuko Ice Festival, we didn't have enough time to see the illuminated areas. It was also crowded, and there were long lines everywhere, so there were quite a few places we couldn't see.

１日があっという間でした。
ガイドさんがおススメのお土産など教えて下さったので、参考になりました。
残念だったのは、最後に行った支笏湖氷濤まつりで、時間が短かったので、ライトアップしたところが見えなかった事です。また、混雑していて、どこも並んでいたので、見れない所が結構ありました。　

I participated alone! I love visiting geoparks, and I joined this tour because I learned that we would be going to the Usu Volcano and Lake Toya area, which is a UNESCO Global Geopark.

During the free time for lunch, I strolled around Lake Toya and found the Lake Toya Visitor Center nearby. I also stopped by the attached Volcanic Science Museum. Additionally, there was a special corner about the geopark inside the Lake Toya Cultural Center, which had a parking lot, and I found it very interesting to explore.

During the free time at Showa Shinzan, I was able to visit the Usu Volcano Geopark Information Center and the Showa Shinzan Park Service Center. I also made a trip to the Noboribetsu Park Center at Hell Valley, where I was thrilled to experience the grandeur of nature and learn about various information.

This tour is easy to join from Sapporo, and the guide was friendly, making it a very meaningful experience. I highly recommend this tour for anyone interested in exploring geoparks.

1人で参加しました！
私はジオパーク巡りが好きで、今回も世界ジオパークである有珠山・洞爺湖エリアに行けると知り、参加しました。

お昼ご飯の自由時間に洞爺湖周辺を散策していたところ、近くに洞爺湖ビジターセンターがあり、併設の火山科学館にも立ち寄りました。さらに、駐車場のある洞爺湖文化センター内にもジオパークの特集コーナーがあり、とても興味深く見学させていただきました。

昭和新山での自由時間には、有珠山ジオパーク火山村情報館や昭和新山パークサービスセンターにも立ち寄ることができました。また、地獄谷では登別パークセンターにも足を運び、自然の雄大さを肌で感じるとともに、さまざまな情報に触れられたことも嬉しかったです。

札幌から気軽に参加できるツアーで、ガイドさんも気さくな方で、とても有意義な時間を過ごせました。
ジオパーク巡りをしたい方にも、とてもおすすめのツアーです。

I was able to ride comfortably without any fear on the highways and snowy mountain roads from the city. Thank you very much.

市街地から高速、雪の峠道も何一つ怖い思いをせずに、安心して乗車してました。ありがとうございました。

It was a packed schedule, but I'm glad everything went smoothly. The tour guide's explanations were spot on and easy to understand, and the recommended food was delicious.

盛りだくさんのスケジュールでしたが、スムーズに回れてよかったです。
添乗員さんの説明がバッチリでわかりやすくお薦めしてくれた食べ物もおいしかったです。

Maintaining and very well organised. The tour guide was friendly and ensuring that all the members are well taken care of.

Visiting Noboribetsu Onsen and Lake Shikotsu during the snowy season can be quite challenging, so this tour was very convenient and great. There were several restroom breaks along the way, making the trip very smooth. The tour guide was kind and helpful, which was also a plus.

登別温泉や支笏湖に行くのは雪が多い季節は大変なのでこのツアーが、とても便利でよかったです。
トイレ休憩も途中で何度かありとてもスムーズでした。
添乗員さんが親切で良かったです。

First of all, I would like to sincerely thank Driver Matsuzaki (I apologize if I misheard your name) for your polite and safe driving. The next day, I participated in a half-day sightseeing bus tour in Sapporo, and I was very happy when the driver recognized me and said, "You're the one from yesterday."

I also appreciate all the consideration you showed regarding my shoes. I was truly impressed when I saw the guide bowing his head while driving in response to the guide's "Thank you." He is truly a wonderful person.

The guide for the Sapporo city tour was also very helpful. Everyone, including the driver and the guide, was fantastic, making for a very enjoyable trip.

As for the bus tour itself, despite the long itinerary of 10 hours, I was able to fully enjoy the beautiful snowy landscapes of Lake Shikotsu, Lake Toya, and the Usuzan Ropeway, and the time flew by.

On the next day's sightseeing in Sapporo, the Okurayama Jump Stadium and the Shiroi Koibito Park were also very nice.

In closing, thank you very much to the driver and the guide for a truly enjoyable trip.

先ずは、松崎ドライバーさん（お名前を聞き間違えていましたら申し訳ありません）の、丁寧で安全な運転に心より感謝いたします。
次の日にも札幌市内午前半日観光バスツアーに参加しましたが、その際に運転手さんから「昨日の方ですね」と覚えていていただき、大変嬉しく思いました。
また、靴の件でもいろいろとご配慮いただき、ありがとうございました。
ガイドさんの「ありがとうございました」に合わせて、運転しながら頭を下げておられる姿を拝見し、本当に素晴らしい方だなと感じました。
札幌市内観光のガイドさんにも大変お世話になりました。
このように、運転手さんやガイドさんが皆さま素敵な方々で、とても楽しい旅となりました。
肝心のバスツアーですが、10時間という長い行程にもかかわらず、支笏湖・洞爺湖・有珠山ロープウェイと、それぞれの美しい雪景色を満喫でき、あっという間に時間が過ぎました。
次の日の札幌観光では、大倉山ジャンプ競技場や白い恋人パークもとても良かったです。
最後になりますが、運転手さん、ガイドさん、楽しい旅を本当にありがとうございました。

It was a snowy day due to the cold wave from the Sea of Japan, but fortunately, the snow stopped at Lake Shikotsu and Lake Toya. We enjoyed a wonderful view from Mount Usu.

日本海からの寒波で雪の多い日でしたが、幸い、支笏湖と洞爺湖では雪が止みました。有珠山からは、素晴らしい景色を楽しめました。

Most of the announcements were in Chinese, and there were no announcements in Japanese. The content and timing of the announcements in English and Chinese were too different.

中国語での案内がほとんどで、日本語の案内はなし。英語と中国語の案内の内容と時間に差がありすぎました。

Shopping at the outlet was the most exciting! I couldn't cover everything in 90 minutes, but I focused on specific areas and made some great purchases. Overall, it was a lot of fun.

アウトレットの買い物が一番テンション上がりました
90分では回れませんが、ピンポイントで回って、良い買い物ができました
全体的に楽しかったです

The heavy snowfall the day before caused the bus to slip and have an accident on the way to the meeting point, and we had to wait quite a while under the TV tower until the replacement vehicle arrived. It was cold. The content of the tour was good.

前日の大雪で、バスが集合場所に行く途中でスリップ事故を起こし、代車が到着するまでかなりテレビ塔の下で待たされました。寒かったです。ツアーの内容はgoodでした。

You can only reach Lake Toya, Showa Shinzan, and Noboribetsu Onsen by car. It's possible to visit all of them in a single day trip from Sapporo, making for a fulfilling day! Since it was right during the autumn foliage season, the views from the bus were fantastic!

I received great recommendations for how to spend my free time and what souvenirs to buy, which made the experience truly enjoyable. The guide was excellent, making the tour even more wonderful.

車でしか行けない洞爺湖、昭和新山、登別温泉。札幌から日帰りで全て回れて充実した1日が過ごせます！
ちょうど紅葉シーズンだったのでバスからの景色も最高！
自由散策中の過ごし方やお土産のオススメも教えてもらい本当にに至れり尽くせりで楽しめました。　
ガイドさんがとてもよくさらに素敵なツアーになりました。

I was able to see many places on the one-day tour, but I had a hard time finding a lunch spot. Since there were few restaurants, it might be easier if lunch was included.

1日のツアーで何ヶ所も観られたが、昼食場所を探すのが苦労した。店が少なかったので昼食付きの方が苦労しないかも知れない。

It was a Jozankei tour, but it was just a round trip from Sapporo/Susukino to Jozankei. At this rate, it might have been cheaper to just take a regular bus round trip. In fact, there were only three participants in the tour... If it's going to be called a tour, they should include meals or add sightseeing spots; otherwise, I think the price is too high for what you get.

定山渓ツアーでしたが、札幌／すすきの→定山渓を往復するだけでした。これでは、ツアーじゃなく、路線バスで往復したほうが安上がりだったかもしれません。実際、参加したメンバーも3人だけだったので…。ツアーと名乗る以上、食事付きにしたり、観光地巡りを付けないと、これでは、料金の割には高いと思います。

The guide and driver worked together smoothly to accommodate us. Managing time well is essential for such extensive travel. Most of the group were foreigners, but everything went nicely without any delays. The guide's knowledge of the area and restaurants was top-notch and couldn't be better!

We left Sapporo, enjoyed some potatoes at a mountain pass, efficiently visited Lake Toya and Noboribetsu, and we were lucky to have some sunny moments along the way. It was also Black Friday, and the last mall was great!

ガイドさんと運転手さんの連携でスムーズに対応いただきました。あれだけの移動はタイムマネジメントがうまくないと無理でしょうね。外国の方がほとんどでしたが、特に遅れもなくナイスでした。ガイドさんの地域やレストランの知識は最高で申し分なしです♪
札幌から出て、峠でジャガイモを食べて、洞爺湖と登別を効率的にまわり、途中から晴れ間も出てついてました。ブラックフライデーでもあり最後のモールもグーでした。

The itinerary for each attraction was well arranged, and the guide, Sun, was very attentive. The explanations for each spot were very detailed, and there were also great product recommendations. I hope to have the opportunity to join again next time!

每個景點的行程安排很好，
孫導非常細心~
每個景點解說非常詳細，也有好物分享。
希望下次有機會再參加！

It was mid-November, but there was more snow than I expected, so the bus transportation was very helpful.

It was unfortunate that there were many foreign tourists who were late.

11月中旬でしたが思ったより雪が降り積もっていたので
バス移動は助かりました。

外国からの観光客が多く時間に遅れる方がおられたのが残念でした。

We participated as a couple. We were able to see Mount Yotei and efficiently visit the highlights. I thought the last stop at Mitsui Outlet could have been a bit shorter.

夫婦で参加させていただきました。羊蹄山も見ることができ、見どころを効率的訪れることができました。最後の三井アウトレットは、もう少し短くてもいいかなと思いました。

I was taken to places that are hard to visit on my own, like Lake Toya, Showa Shinzan, the Bear Ranch (additional fee), and Noboribetsu! Each stop was brief, so some might feel it wasn't enough time to really explore. For us, it was a fulfilling experience. Thank you!

洞爺湖、昭和新山、クマ牧場（別料金）、登別と自分ではなかなか回れないところに連れて行ってもらいました！
ひとつひとつは時間が短く、じっくり見るには足りない方もいるかも。私たちにとっては充実した時間になりました。ありがとうございます！

Feeding the bears was fun. The bears' actions when I fed them were interesting. It was amusing to see the bears banging on the iron fence when I couldn't throw the food near them.

クマへの餌やりは楽しかったです。エサをやったときのクマの仕草が面白かった。クマの付近に投げれなければクマが鉄柵を叩く仕草は面白かった。

I used VELTRA on October 11. I was a bit anxious since it was my first time using it, but both the guide and the driver were very kind, and I was able to visit various places effectively without wasting time. I would like to participate in a different location next time.

10月11日に利用しました。
VELTRAは、初めての利用で多少不安かありましたが、ガイドさんも運転手さんも凄く親切で、時間を無駄にすることなく、効果的に各地を見学できました。
また、今度は違う場所にも参加したいと思います。

The driver's skills were excellent, making for a reassuring tour. And above all, the guide was amazing! They were fluent in Japanese and Chinese, and the explanations were easy to understand. It was the best bus tour!

運転手さんの運転さばきが上手く、安心したツアーでした。
そして、なんと言ってもガイドさんが最高でした👍
日本語、中国語が堪能で、説明は分かりやすくて、最高のバスツアーでした☺️

The bear, which has become a hot topic as a villain, showed a cute side by waving its hand and begging for food at the Showa Shinzan Bear Ranch. I hope they can coexist peacefully with humans.

今話題となって悪役の熊、昭和新山熊牧場の熊は手を振ったり、餌をおねだりしたり可愛い一面を見る事ができました、仲良く人間と共存できるようになればいいのですが。

The weather was my biggest concern, but it was nice from departure to arrival, and the scenery was very beautiful. The lunch was also luxurious and delicious. It was a girls' outing with three elderly ladies (laughs), but we had quite a bit of free time and it wasn't too busy, which was nice. The bus guide was kind, and the driver felt like a veteran with safe driving. The bus was also easy to spot. This was my first bus trip in Sapporo, and it became a wonderful memory. Thank you very much.

お天気が1番心配されましたが、出発から到着まで良いお天気で景色も大変綺麗でした。
お昼も豪華で美味しく頂きました。高齢者（笑）3人、女子会でしたが割と時間も自由で忙しくなかったのも良かったです。バスガイドさんも親切でした、運転手さんも安全運転でベテランの感じがしました。バスも目立ってて探しやすかったです。
札幌でのバス旅は初めてでしたが楽しい思い出になりました。有難うございました。

Shikotsu Lake had heavy rain, and the highway was closed, so we had to take a detour. We went from Shiraoi to Lake Toya. That route was also affected by the heavy rain, creating a unique experience with splashes of water. Thank you to the driver for your hard work. When we arrived at Lake Toya, the rain had stopped, and we were able to see beautiful scenery.

支笏湖は大雨、高速道路通行止めで迂回。白老の方から洞爺湖へ。そのルートも大雨の影響で水飛沫をあげながら、ちょっと出来ない経験でした。ドライバーさんご苦労様でした。洞爺湖に着くと雨は上がっていてきれいな景色を見ることができました。