All Reviews for Japan Autumn Tours 2025

The lunch at Lake Toya was amazing.

The bears at the Bear Ranch were playful. 😊😊

It was the best! 👍👍

The guide was also a fun person.

This bus tour was the best. Thank you!

洞爺湖の昼食、最高でした

又熊牧場の熊達のお茶目で😊😊

最高でした〜👍👍

ガイドさんも楽しい方でした

今回のバスツアー最高でした
ありがとうございました

The scenery was not great due to the rain, so I was very disappointed, but it was good to have a tour since it allowed us to efficiently visit distant places that would require a rental car. I think it would have been perfect if the weather had been nice.

雨で景色とか良くなかったのでとても残念でしたが、遠方を効率よく廻れるし、レンタカーでも借りないと行けない場所なので、ツアーにしたのは良かったです。
天気が良ければ最高だったと思います。

I had assumed that canoes are prone to tipping over, but the guide told me, "Capsizing almost never happens; if it does, it's intentional." This made me feel very reassured about boarding. There was a brief rain shower, and the sun shone brightly at times, allowing us to enjoy the weather. Once we paddled into the shade, it became a truly wonderful experience. The guide was attentive, had a great sense of humor, and shared a lot of knowledge, which made it enjoyable. They also took photos and sent them to us via AirDrop after we landed, so there was no risk of dropping our belongings in the water (smartphones, car keys, wallets, etc. can be stored in a locked locker).

カヌーは勝手に転覆しやすいものだと決めつけていたのですがガイドさんから『転覆はほぼ起きない、もし転覆したとするならそれはワザとですよ』と言われ、とても安心して乗船しました、一瞬通り雨があったりとても陽がさしたり天候も楽しめて木陰に入ってからのオールを漕ぐととても素敵な体験ができます。ガイドさんは丁寧で話も面白いし知識もたくさん話してくれるので、楽しめました。写真も撮影してくれて上陸してからエアドロップで送信してくれるので落水させる危険がなくて安心です（スマホ・車の鍵・財布などは鍵付きロッカーに預けられます）

Considering the time it takes to visit all these places by rental car and the rental costs, it's quite affordable.

これだけの場所をレンタカーで回ろうとしたら時間もかかるし、レンタカー代もそれなりにかかる事を考えると安いです。

It was a fulfilling tour that allowed us to efficiently visit various sightseeing spots. Although lunch was not included, it was nice to be able to eat what I liked.

Out of the 30 participants, there were only three Japanese, but the guide provided detailed explanations in both Japanese and Chinese, and I felt their attentiveness throughout the tour. The guide mentioned that our meeting was a "once-in-a-lifetime" encounter, and it truly became a memorable trip.

Recently, I have participated in many tours centered around Chinese participants, like this Japan Holiday Tour, and what I feel is the high level of language skills and hospitality from the guides. I apologize if this sounds condescending, but the good manners of the Chinese participants were also impressive.

効率よく観光地をまわる、充実のツアーでした。昼食はついていませんが、かえって自分で好きなものを食べられてよかったです。
今回は30名の参加者のうち日本人は３名という構成でしたが、ガイドさんは日本語と中国語で詳しく説明していただき、また随所に気配りも感じられました。ガイドさんは「一期一会」の出会いとおっしゃていましたが、まさに思い出に残る旅となりました。
最近は今回のジャパンホリデーツアーのような中国人が中心で、そこに便乗するようなツアーに多く参加していますが、そこで感じるのはガイドさんの語学力とホスピタリーの高さです。また上から目線のようで恐縮ですが、中国人参加者のマナーのよさもすばらしいです。

It was an amazing bus tour beyond my imagination! I was able to fully experience the rich nature of Hokkaido, including Lake Shikotsu, Lake Toya, and Showa Shinzan! The lunch was also luxurious, which surprised me! A red fox appeared along the way, making it a very enjoyable tour! Thank you so much!

想像以上の最高のバスツアーでした！
支笏湖も洞爺湖も昭和新山も北海道の豊かな自然をたっぷり感じることができました！お昼ご飯も豪華で、驚きました！
途中キタキツネも現れて、とても楽しいツアーでした！
本当にありがとうございました♪

On that day, I was very happy and enjoyed the refreshing, clear weather. The water along the shore of Lake Shikotsu was very transparent, and I discovered beautiful nature. Lake Toya, often referred to as Hokkaido's Mount Fuji, was visible in the distance, and it was a beautiful sight. Showa Shinzan was something I saw for the first time. It seemed to still convey the fear of its eruptions, which made me feel a bit strange. I hadn't planned to visit the bear ranch, but being able to see the bears up close was an extraordinary experience. I felt like I learned something and perhaps grew a little as a person. The adult bears seemed to be fighting over food, and while it was a bit scary to hear their serious growls up close, it made me reflect on the fact that they are a precious part of the natural world. It made me realize the importance of a balanced environment between humans and nature. (Well, I just thought about it, though.)

当日、爽やかな快晴日和なのも、大変嬉しかったし、楽しかった。支笏湖の岸辺の水はとても透き通っていて、美しい自然を見つけた。洞爺湖は、北海道の富士山と言われる？遠くに見えていたので、それは美しい姿であった。昭和新山は、初めてこの目にするものだった。噴火の怖さをいまだ伝えてきているようで、少し不思議な気持ちになった。クマ牧場は、見ないつもりだったけども、織の中にいるクマを目の当たりに出来たのは、これはこれで、非日常を味わうことが出来て、学びというか、人間として少し成長したかなと、思われます。成獣のクマ同士が、餌の奪い合いだと思いますが、本気の唸り声を間地かで聞けて、怖いというものあったけども、これが自然界に生きている一つの貴重な存在（クマ）ということを、改めて考えさせられた。人間と自然界のバランスの良い環境が必要であると、考えさせられた。（まぁ、考えただけだけどもね）

I was able to efficiently visit the sightseeing spots in one day, and I am satisfied. At the photo spots, the guide kindly accommodated everyone who wanted to take pictures, making the tour a pleasant experience.

1日で効率良く観光地を回ることができ、満足です。
写真スポットではガイドさんが希望者全員に対して撮影に応じるなど丁寧な対応で気持ち良くツアー参加することができました。

First of all, I would like to thank the driver and the tour guide for spending ample time with us. I also want to express my gratitude to the company for organizing such a cost-effective tour.

This was my first bus tour since the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, and it had changed quite a bit. It was very international. The tour guide was trilingual (and I think they were quite tired). In a good way, I had a fun time. For those who understand two languages, the repeated introductions helped improve comprehension.

I felt that the free time at each location was a bit short because I judged that I wouldn't be able to make a round trip to my desired spots within that time frame. Younger participants might have had the energy to venture out more. Still, due to the high level of freedom, I was able to engage in quite a bit of individual activity.

まず、たっぷりのお時間をお付き合いいただきました運転手さんと添乗員さんに感謝いたします。それからこんなコスパのいいツアーを企画して下さった会社の皆さんにも、お礼申し上げます。
コロナ開け初めてのバスツアーでしたが、依然と様変わりしていました。とってもインターナショナル。添乗員さんはトライリンガル（でお疲れだったと思います）。良い意味で、楽しく過ごせました。２カ国語くらい分かる方だと、重ねての紹介になるので理解度はアップします。
各所での自由行動時間がちょい足りなかったと感じたのは、体力的にその時間内で希望する場所までの往復ができないと判断したからで、若い方だとガッツに行動できたかもしれません。それでも、自由度が高かったため、結構個別行動させていただきました。

I have participated in your tours for three consecutive years. This time it was a sightseeing tour of Shikotsu-Toya, and there were about a quarter of the participants who were Japanese. The guidance was in alternating Japanese and Chinese, but the guide's explanations were precise, making it feel like I was studying Chinese through simultaneous interpretation. Before the pandemic, I used to go to Hawaii every year, and I hope to join one of your overseas tours someday.

貴社のツアーは3年連続参加です。今回は支笏洞爺観光でしたが、２台口のバスの中
日本人は4分の1程度で案内は日本語中国語交互でしたが、ガイドさんの話が的確で
むしろ同時通訳で中国語の勉強をしているようでした。。コロナ前はハワイに毎年行って
いましたがいつか貴社の海外ツアーに参加したいと思います。

The choice of travel destinations was excellent, and each place offered beautiful scenery. The guide was fantastic. They explained the history and culture of Hokkaido in an easy-to-understand way, and the stories were so interesting that we couldn't stop laughing in the car. It was the best trip! I look forward to your assistance the next time I visit Hokkaido.

旅行地の選択が良く、どれでも美しい景色でした。
ガイドさんがすごく良かったです。北海道の景色から歴史や文化や分かりやすく説明していただきました。話が面白くて、車の中で笑い声たまりませんでした。
最高の旅でした！
今度北海道に行くときもよろしくお願いします。

It was a course where I could fully enjoy the nature of Hokkaido. The driver and the guide provided exceptional hospitality, so even though I participated alone, I was able to spend the day with peace of mind. I would love to explore another course guided by the same guide next time, so I would be happy if that option is available. Thank you very much.

北海道の自然を堪能できるコースでした。
そして、運転手の方もガイドの方もホスピタリティ溢れる対応でしたので
一人参加でしたが安心して1日を過ごすことが出来ました。
次も、今回のガイドの方の案内で別のコースを回ってみたいので、選べると嬉しいです。
ありがとうございました。

This tour feels more like a tour for Chinese-speaking people, with Japanese participants joining in, but the guide from Taiwan did a great job explaining everything in Japanese. It was rainy, but they provided a bag for folding umbrellas and helped by recommending products, as well as pointing out items and stores to avoid.

どちらかと言うと中国語圏の人向けのツアーに日本人が便乗している感のあるツアーですが、今回担当の台湾出身のガイドさんはきちんと日本語でも説明してくれて良かったです。雨でしたが折り畳み傘を入れる袋をくれたり、おすすめの商品やおすすめしない商品、店舗も言ってくれて助かりました。

I absolutely recommend this for an efficient experience! The guide is bilingual and amazing! This tour is the only one that takes you to Cape Earth! If I come to Hokkaido again, I would definitely use this service. There were many foreign visitors, but everything felt natural and the schedule was well maintained.

効率的に回るなら絶対にオススメ！ガイドさんがバイリンガルですごい！このコースで地球岬まで行けるのはこのツアーに限ります！
北海道に来たら、また利用したいです。
外国の方が多いのですが、違和感なく時間もちゃんと守られていました。

It was the best tour for travelers without a car! The guide was kind, and being able to listen to the explanations through earphones meant I could relax and even take a nap when I wanted. I'm thinking of going on the same tour again!

車が無い旅行者には最高のツアーでした！
ガイドさんも優しいし、イヤホンで説明を聞けるので何より休みたい時は寝れるし最高！
もう1回同じツアーに行こうと思ってます！

It was a bit of a tough schedule, but I was glad to be able to visit several landmarks in one day. The guide was knowledgeable, and the explanations were easy to understand. I was impressed by the beautiful scenery of Hokkaido. If I have the chance, I would like to experience another course as well.

少しハードなスケジュールでしたが、一日で何箇所の名所巡ることが出来て、よかったです。ガイドさんも専門的、説明も分かりやすかったです。北海道の素晴らしい風景に感動しました。機会があれば、別のコースも体験したいと思います。

The early morning kayak experience offered stunning views. The duration was shorter than I expected, and it ended in no time. During peak times like the Obon holiday, the later sessions after 10 AM can get quite crowded with people doing SUP and other activities. Additionally, there’s nothing to block the sun on the lake, and it can be bright and hot in the summer, so I recommend the early morning kayak for enjoying the beautiful scenery. Also, the photos taken were all wonderful and made for great memories.

早朝カヤック、素晴らしい絶景でした。
体験時間は思ったより短く、あっという間に終わってしまいました。
お盆期間などは10時以降の回かなり混み合い、SUPなどで人がいっぱいになります。また、湖上は遮るものがなく、夏場は日差しがまぶしく暑いので、絶景を楽しむなら早朝のカヤックがおすすめです。
また、撮っていただいた写真がどれも素敵で、よい思い出になりました。

Noboribetsu's Hell Valley has a sulfur smell similar to Hakone, giving it a hot spring feel. You might not fully appreciate it unless you stay overnight. Lake Toya was magnificent and beautiful. The balloon pudding and drinking yogurt were very delicious, but due to the Obon holiday, some dining places were closed, resulting in long lines... The bear ranch, which I didn't have high expectations for, turned out to be enjoyable with the cubs, food-catching bears, waving bears, and lazy bears!

登別の地獄谷は箱根と同じく硫黄臭いで温泉感あり。一泊しないと良さがわからないかも。洞爺湖は雄大で奇麗でした。風船プリン・飲むヨーグルトは大変美味しかったですが、お盆休みで食事処がお休みもあって行列が長くて。。。あまり期待していなかったクマ牧場が、子熊・餌キャッチ熊・手を振る熊・怠惰な熊など楽しめました！

The tour guide was very considerate, and I had a wonderful time. Thank you very much.

添乗員の方には、色々とお心遣いいただき、たいへん楽しく過ごせました。どうも、ありがとうございました。

This time, I participated in a bus tour alone. I think it would have been cheaper to go to Lake Shikotsu and Lake Toya with lunch included than to rent a car alone. There were also foreign participants, such as Chinese and Koreans, but you can plug in the earphones at the seat and listen to all the guides through them. So, it's reassuring that it supports English, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese. I was satisfied because I could visit the places I was interested in. I hope to go on a different tour next time.

今回は1人でバスツアーに参加しました。支笏湖洞爺湖には、1人でレンタカーを借りて行くより、昼食付きで行くとしたら安く行けたと思います。中国人や韓国人などの外国の方も参加していましたが、座席横にあるイヤホンを指す場所に差し込み、イヤホンにて全てのガイドを聴きます。なので英語、中国語、韓国語、日本語に対応しているので安心していけます。気になるところや回りたいところに行けたので満足です。また違うツアーに行けたらいいなと思います。

I was able to see many famous spots in one day, which was great! The bear ranch exceeded my expectations. There are various troubles, but it would be best if we could coexist with humans.

１日で沢山の名所を見れてとても良かったです！クマ牧場も期待以上でした。何かとトラブルがありますが人間と共存できれば1番いいですね。

The guide's reception and explanations were very good. Also, the driving was extremely safe, so I had no worries at all. This tour was so great that I plan to visit the Furano area next year. I'm looking forward to it already.

ガイドさんの応接や説明がとても良かったです。また、超安全運転で全く不安がありませんでした。
今回のツアーがとても良かったので、来年は富良野方面の予定です。今から楽しみにしてます。

Thank you, tour guide.
I think it must have been tough to handle two countries.

However, the explanations in Chinese were too long.
If a three-minute explanation in Japanese turns into thirty minutes in Chinese, it becomes annoying.

I can't understand what is being said, but I believe there is quite a bit of small talk.

I hope for improvements.

添乗員さん。ありがとうございました。
二カ国がでの対応、大変だったと思います。

ただ、中国語での説明が長すぎます。
日本語で３分の説明を中国語で ３０分も話されては、うるさいです。
　
何を話されてるかわかりませんが、相当雑談ごあると思います。

改善願います。

The scenery was beautiful, and the guide introduced us to many delicious places. We had a fun day. Thank you very much.

景色キレイだった、ガイドさんにたくさん美味しいところを紹介していただいた。楽しい一日を過ごせました。ありがとうございました。

The weather was nice, the food was good, and everything from the lake to the mountains and the view from the cable car was great. I was a bit surprised by the tsunami alert, but I'm grateful that there were no changes to the tour and that I returned safely.

天気も良く、食事も良く湖も山、ロープウェイからの景色も全て良かったです。
津波アラートで少しビックリしましたが、ツァーに変更も無く無事に帰って来れた事に感謝。

I participated because I wanted to see Showa Shinzan. We started with two buses, and there were hardly any Japanese people. My bus was mostly filled with tourists from China, so it can't be helped, but the tour guide was also Chinese, and the sightseeing commentary was mostly in Chinese. Although they spoke some Japanese, the in-bus commentary was not fluent, and the endings were in Chinese, making it impossible to understand the important explanations. I believe the other bus with English speakers understood much better.

昭和新山を見たくて参加しました。バス2台でスタートし，ほとんど日本人がいませんでした。私のバスはほぼ中国からの観光客なので仕方ないのでしょうが，添乗員さんも中国の方で観光ガイドはほぼ中国語，日本語を話されますが，車内のガイドは流暢とは言えず，文末は中国語になっており，大事な説明が全く分かりませんでした。もう一台の英語圏の方が余程理解したと思いました。

On the day of the event, due to the wind, there were large waves at Lake Shikotsu, so we kayaked on the Chitose River instead, which was also very beautiful and satisfying.
There were many participants, but the check-in process was smooth, which was great.
The instructor was also very attentive, engaging with all the participants appropriately, and he sent us photos at the end via AirDrop.

当日は風の影響で支笏湖は大きな波が立っていたため、千歳川でのカヤックでしたが、千歳川もすごく綺麗で満足です。
参加人数は多かったですが受付もスムーズでよかったです。
インストラクターのお兄さんも、参加者全員に程よく声掛けをしてくださり、写真も最後にエアドロで送ってくれました。

As a way to show filial piety, I traveled with my mother in her 60s from the metropolitan area. The meeting place was easy to find, but after that, I felt like I had come to a foreign country. After all, 90% of the participants were from China, and the bus guide was also Chinese. At first, they spoke both Japanese and Chinese equally, but pretty early on, it was about 90% Chinese for the entire time. The guide was getting excited with the customers on their own... The beautiful scenery felt more like a trip to China than Hokkaido. Fortunately, I had been studying Chinese, so I could vaguely understand what was being said, but if I hadn't, I think I would have felt quite exhausted. The calls of "Japanese people!" and "Chinese people!" were also somewhat unpleasant. The serene and quiet scenery was completely ruined by the loud Chinese announcements. Moreover, there was hardly any time to rest. It's understandable due to the busy schedule, but with only 20 to 30 minutes of stay, everything felt rushed. I was exhausted from the shower of Chinese in the bus!

親孝行として、60代の母と2人で首都圏から旅行しに来ました。集合場所は分かりやすかったけど、それ以降はまるで異国へ旅しに来たかのような気持ちに。なんたって参加者は中国の方が9割。バスガイドさんも中国の方。最初は日本語と中国語の両方を半々ずつ話してくれていたけど、割と序盤から9:1くらいでずーーーーーっと中国語を聞かされてました。ガイドさん、勝手にお客さんと盛り上がってるし、、。折角の風情ある景色も、なんだか北海道ではなくて中国旅行しにきたみたい。たまたま私は中国語を勉強していたのでうっすら何を話しているか分かったんですけど、全く分からなかったとしたらかなり疲労感がたまると思いました。日本人の方ー！中国人の方ーー！という声掛けもなんか嫌でした。せっかくの穏やかで静かな景色が中華の大きな声アナウンスで本当台無し。しかも休む間が全然無い。忙しいスケジュールだから仕方ないけど滞在時間が20,30分しかないから超駆け足。バスの中では中国語のシャワー笑つかれました！

I saw an exquisite view and was very satisfied. Thank you. I will definitely recommend it to my friends. Summer in Hokkaido is beautiful. ^_^

絶妙な景色見た、凄く満足した。感謝します。友達に絶対おすすめします。北海道の夏は綺麗^_^......

At that time, I didn't go to Lake Shikotsu because the wind was strong, but I experienced canoeing on the river. The river was very beautiful, and paddling on the water was a fun summer activity. On the day, we had a canoe experience with several groups led by one instructor, but since I was in a young group, the pace was fast. Instead of enjoying my first canoeing experience, there were several moments where I was desperately paddling to keep up. I know it's partly my lack of stamina, but I would prefer if we could go at a more moderate pace instead of matching the faster ones. Alternatively, if young people could be grouped together, I think it would have made for the best summer memory.

当時は風邪が強く支笏湖には行きませんでしたけど、川の方でカヌーを体験しました。
川はとても綺麗で、水の上をカヌーで進むのは夏のアクティビティでは楽しかったです。
当日はインストラクター1人に何組かでカヌー体験をしたんですが、若いグループに入ったので進むペースが早く、はじめてのカヌーを楽しむというより、置いていかれないように必死に漕ぐ場面が何度かありました。
体力がない私も悪いのですが、ペースが早い人に合わせるのではなくて、中間くらいのペースでお願いしたいです。
それか、若い人は同じグループにするかをして下されば、夏の最高の思い出になったと思います。