All Reviews for Top Hokkaido Attractions

It's very convenient; you can visit many famous attractions in just one day. You can see the red-crowned cranes and swans, and touch the sulfur vents. The time spent at Lake Akan is relatively short, but it's enough to experience either ice activities or sightseeing.

很方便，一天就可以走完許多有名景點。看丹頂鶴、天鵝、去摸摸硫磺噴氣，阿寒湖停留時間比較短，但也夠體驗冰上活動或觀光走走擇一。

The itinerary was very tight but also very comfortable. The three lakes in Eastern Hokkaido, Tsurumidai, and Sulfur Mountain left a deep impression. It's perfect for foreigners visiting Eastern Hokkaido for the first time to understand the area, and I would choose it again for my second visit! The service was also very attentive!

行程非常紧凑，也很舒适，道东三湖、鹤见台和硫磺山都留下了很深的印象，很适合第一次来道东的外国人了解道东，第二次来也会选择！！！服务也很周到！！！！

It was a wonderful itinerary. The tour guide was very responsible. Thank you very much. I will recommend it to my family and friends, and I will choose your company again next time.

素晴らしい旅程でした。ツアーガイドはとても責任感があります。ありがとうございました。 家族や友人にもお勧めしますし、次回も御社を選びます。

The staff on the Akan Bus were very kind and provided detailed explanations while touching on the scenery, buildings, and history visible from the window. They repeated important information (like meeting times and procedures) to ensure nothing was missed, which was truly considerate.

Driving around in a rental car during winter can be dangerous, so I found the sightseeing bus to be very helpful for compactly visiting the highlights.

I don't mind sharing the bus with foreigners, but over 80% were Chinese... Was it because of the Spring Festival? Inside the bus, they were loudly eating snacks and having conversations with each other, and at the observation points, they monopolized photo spots for a long time without sharing, which was quite frustrating.

It might be that the Akan Bus Pirika is included as an optional tour for groups from China, but I would have liked to be informed in advance via email when there are such extreme numbers. I wish they could have arranged for us to sit separately.

阿寒バスの添乗をされていた方はとても親切で車窓から見える景色や建物、歴史などにも触れながら丁寧な説明でした。聞き漏らすことのないように大事なこと(集合時間や手順)は復唱してくださり本当に素晴らしい気配りでした。

冬場はレンタカーで自力運転して回るのは危険ですし、見どころをコンパクトに回れるので周遊バスはとても有難いと思いました。

外国人の方と混載なのが嫌なわけではありませんが、8割以上が中国人…春節だったから？
バスの中でバリバリお菓子を食べたり大声で前後の席で会話したり、展望台などではフォトスポットを長い間独占して譲り合うということもしないし酷かったです。

中国からのツアーでのオプショナルとして阿寒バスピリカ号が入っているのかもしれませんが、このように極端な人数のときは事前にメールなどで教えてもらいたいと思いました。
そうか席を分けるとかしてもらいたかったです。

The weather was nice, and the autumn leaves were still beautiful. The sightseeing and break times were just right. I was able to see the red-crowned crane, whooper swan, Ezo deer, and northern fox.

天気も良く、紅葉もまだまだ残っていて大変きれいでした。見学・休憩時間も丁度良かったです。丹頂鶴もオオハクチョウもエゾシカもキタキツネも見れました

You can enjoy sightseeing easily without a car, which can be quite challenging with a rental car. At first, I thought it would be nice just to see Lake Mashu, but I was truly moved by the sulfur mountain that I hadn't been aware of. You can feel the sulfur more closely than at Mount Aso in Kumamoto. It might soon be prohibited to get close to it, so now is the time to go.

You can be taken to the airport on the way back, but since it's around 4 PM, you'll have a bit of extra time. There are only flights to Sapporo during that time, so if you delay your start by about an hour and a half, you'll still make it to the next flight to Haneda.

レンタカーでも大変な、車なしならもっと大変な観光がお手軽にできます。最初は摩周湖だけでも見られたら良いかなと思っていましたが、意識していなかった硫黄山が感動です。熊本の阿蘇山より硫黄を身近に感じられます。そのうち近づくの禁止になるのではないでしょうか。行くなら今のうちです。

帰りに空港に送っていただけますが、16時前後なのでちょっと時間が余ります。その時間は札幌行きの便しかないので、開始を1時間半ほど遅らせてもらっても次の羽田便には間に合いますね。

I participated alone.
From 8 AM to 5 PM, I was taken to famous spots with a guide for 5,600 yen, which is great.
Both the driver and the guide were nice people.

1人で参加ました。
8時〜17時まで、名所にガイド付きで連れて行ってくれて5,600円、最高です。
運転手さんもガイドさんも良い人でした。

If you're in Kushiro, a lake tour is a must, and I found that the Pikari boat was perfect for sightseeing. The weather was great, and since it was difficult to take a sightseeing boat on Lake Akan due to timing, we opted for a motorboat to see the scenic spots.

釧路ならば湖巡り、ということで調べて、ピカリ号がぴったりの観光内容でした。お天気もよく最高で、阿寒湖では遊覧船が時間的に難しかったのでモーターボートにのり景勝地を見ました

I participated in the Pirika-go tour for the first time. The main destination was Lake Mashu. I was nervous about whether I would be able to see it through the mist, but today I was able to see it safely! It was a beautiful lake. Although the stay was only 30 minutes, I wish we could have spent more than 35 minutes at Lake Mashu (5 minutes less at Sand Hot Spring is sufficient, and Akanko Lake could also be shorter). Since Lake Mashu was the first sightseeing spot, I wanted to use the restroom, there were so many delicious-looking things, and the souvenir shops were so abundant that I hardly had any time to actually see Lake Mashu.

We didn't stop at Kushiro Wetlands, so I could only catch a glimpse from the moving bus (from the right-side seat), which made me glad I enjoyed it the day before on the Sunset Norokko train. The mountain scenery along the way and Iouzan were also nice. At the last stop, Akanko Lake, we had a 2-hour free time, and I was able to enjoy the exhibits at the Eco Museum, but the street in front of Akanko Lake is long, so if you take it easy thinking you have 2 hours, you might not make it back in time for the bus departure, so be careful. It’s safer to plan for at least a 10-minute walk from the Eco Museum to the Pirika-go bus stop (which is almost in the middle of the street). Normally, I can't run very fast, but I ran for my life and barely made it in time.

The guide and the driver had a relatively cool demeanor. However, I appreciate that they provided a lot of information and conducted the tour safely and on time. Next time, I want to see Lake Mashu in a different season and take my time to enjoy it more.

初めてピリカ号ツアーに参加しました。
摩周湖が一番の目的地でした。
もやで見えるかどうか、ドキドキしていましたが、今日は無事に見えました！
綺麗な湖でした。滞在時間は３０分でしたが、摩周湖は３５分以上にして欲しいです。（砂湯は５分短縮で十分ですし、阿寒湖ももっと短くて良いので）。摩周湖が最初の見学地で、トイレにも行きたいし、美味しそうなものはたくさんあるし、土産物屋も充実し過ぎていて、肝心の摩周湖を見る時間があまりありませんでした。
釧路湿原には停車せず、走るバス（右側の座席）から、ちらっと見える程度ですので、前日に夕日ノロッコ号で堪能してきて良かったなと思いました。
途中の山の景色も硫黄山も良かったです。最後の阿寒湖では２時間のフリータイムがあり、エコミュージアムの展示を満喫できましたが、阿寒湖前の通りは端から端までが遠いので、２時間あるからとのんびりしていると、バスの出発時間に間に合わなくなるので要注意です。エコミュージアムからピリカ号バス停（通りのほぼ中央）までは徒歩で１０分は見ておいた方が無難です。普段はあまり早く走れないのに、命懸けで走ってぎりぎり間に合いました。
ガイドさんもドライバーさんも割とクールな感じでした。でもたくさんの情報を教えていただき、安全に時間どおりにツアーを実施していただいて感謝しています。今度は摩周湖を違う季節に、もっとじっくりと見たいです。

I was very satisfied with the sightseeing tour that covered the main scenic spots in just one day. The guide shared various stories, which introduced me to many things I didn't know and sparked my interest in new places. I also got to see wildlife such as cranes, deer, and foxes! Although it was unfortunately drizzling, it was nice to experience the humid climate of Kushiro firsthand.

1日かけての観光で、主要な景勝地を回れたので満足度が高いです。
ガイドさんが色々なお話を聞かせてくださったので、知らないことや新たに興味を持った場所も多かったです。
タンチョウやシカ、キツネなどの野生動物にも会えました！
生憎の小雨でしたが、釧路の湿潤な気候を肌で感じられ良かったです。

I wasn't very fond of tour travel, but when you don't have a car, it can be efficient to visit difficult-to-reach places like Lake Mashu and Lake Akan. I thought it might be a good idea to use a tour like this for just one day.

The tour was also used by people from China and South Korea, and the guide was working very hard.

I think it's convenient that there are several drop-off options, such as the airport and Kushiro Station.

ツアーの旅行は苦手だったのですが、レンタカーなど足がない場合には、摩周湖や阿寒湖などの周るのが大変な場所を巡るのも効率が良く、一日だけこういうツアーを利用するのも良いかなと思いました^_^
中国や韓国の方なども利用しているツアーでしたが、ガイドさん一生懸命頑張られていました。

空港や、釧路駅など降りる場所が選択肢いくつかあるのも便利だと思います。

Lake Mashu, Mount Iou, Lake Kussharo's sand bath, Lake Akan.
This is a wonderful sightseeing bus that efficiently and affordably takes those who use public transportation (and cannot drive) around the tourist spots in Eastern Hokkaido.
The legend of Lake Mashu resonated with me.
Thank you for your assistance.

摩周湖、硫黄山、屈斜路湖の砂湯、阿寒湖。
公共交通機関利用者(運転できない人)にとって、道東の観光地を効率よく、更にお安く回ってくれる素晴らしい観光バスです。
摩周湖の伝説、胸に響きました。
お世話になりました。

Once you get on the bus, you immediately feel like you're on a sightseeing adventure. The bus guide's stories are entertaining, so you won't be bored during the ride to the tourist spots. Make sure to use the restroom frequently. As long as you stick to the departure times, you can explore freely. It's perfect for individual travelers.

バスに乗ったら即観光気分。バスガイドさんの話は面白い。観光地までの時間も退屈しません。トイレはこまめに行きましょう。出発時間さえ守れば、自由に見学できます。個人旅行にピッタリです。

I wanted to go to Lake Akan, so I used a tour, and it was great that I could visit all the places I wanted to in the half-day course. It was a fun tour with a guide. Thank you very much.

阿寒湖に行きたくて、ツアーを利用しましたが半日コースで回りたいところへも行くことができてよかったです。ガイドさん付きで楽しいツアーでした。ありがとうございました。

I joined a tour for my first visit to Kushiro. The weather was nice, and both Lake Mashu and Lake Kussharo were beautiful. I was able to get off at Lake Akan for my stay, which allowed me to enjoy sightseeing around Lake Akan at a leisurely pace.

初めての釧路観光をするためにツアーに参加しました。天気もよく、摩周湖も屈斜路湖も綺麗でした。阿寒湖宿泊のため、阿寒湖下車できて、ゆっくり阿寒湖観光もできてよかったです。

You can easily spend time alone without any issues. Since it's a bus tour, you can move between various attractions very comfortably. The explanations from the bus guide were also easy to understand.

一人でも問題なく過ごせます。バス移動なので、非常に楽に各名所を移動できます。バスガイドの方の説明も分かりやすかったです。

The timing arrangements were good, and the in-car guidance was attentive. It's amazing to see three lakes in one day! I was surprised to receive a gift!

時間のアレンジが良かったし、車内案内も丁寧でした。１日で3つの湖が見れるのは最高です!プレゼントがあるのをびっくりました!

This was my first time visiting Kushiro. I wanted to go to Lake Mashu, Lake Kussharo, and finally Lake Akan, so I booked a tour that had a perfect itinerary. Although I couldn't see Lake Mashu due to the fog, I had a great time digging on the beach at Lake Kussharo and experiencing hot spring water coming up. The guide at Lake Akan was very detailed and shared various interesting stories, making it enjoyable to listen to. I think it was better than going by car myself since there aren't many transportation options.

初めての釧路観光でした。摩周湖、屈斜路湖、最後に阿寒湖に行きたかったので、丁度良いコースだったので予約しました。摩周湖は霧で湖を見ることが出来なかったですが、屈斜路湖の浜辺を掘ったらお湯が出てくる体験が出来満喫出来ました。阿寒湖まだのガイドさんのお話はいらいら詳しく、いろんな話が聞けて楽しく聞くことができました。交通機関があまり無いため、自分で自動車で行くより楽しめて良かったと思います。

私たちは中国からの観光客で、アカンバスの公式ウェブサイトでピリカバスのチケットが2週間前に売り切れていることを発見しました。最初は、阿寒湖周辺の観光用バスが他にないことを知って落胆しましたが、幸運にもVeltraを通じて2枚のチケットを確保することができました。

ガイドは親切で、さまざまな観光名所や周囲についての解説を絶えず行ってくれましたが、私たちの限られた日本語能力のために、説明を完全に理解するのは難しかったです。それでも、道中は楽しく、阿寒温泉通りのホテルの前で便利に降ろしてもらいました。改善できる点としては、各観光名所に割り当てられた時間の長さが挙げられます。

全体として、私たちはこの体験を非常に楽しみ、阿寒湖エリアを探索したい人にはこの旅行とVeltraをお勧めします。これらのツアーの需要が高いため、事前に予約することをお勧めします。

We are tourists from China and we discovered that the Pirika bus tickets on the Akan Bus official website were sold out two weeks in advance. Initially, we were dismayed upon learning that there were no other tourist buses available for sightseeing around Lake Akan. Fortunately, we managed to secure two tickets through Veltra.

Our guide was pleasant and provided continuous commentary about the various attractions and surroundings, although our limited Japanese made it challenging to fully understand the explanations. We had fun along the way and were conveniently dropped off in front of our hotel on Lake Akan Onsen Street. One aspect that could potentially be improved is the duration of time allocated to each attraction.

Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would recommend this trip, as well as Veltra, to anyone interested in exploring the Lake Akan area. It's advisable to book well in advance, given the high demand for these tours.

It was a tour around Lake Mashu, Iwozan, Lake Kussharo, and Lake Akan, each with various features, but I was particularly satisfied to visit the Ainu Kotan at Lake Akan, as I have a strong interest in Ainu culture.

様々な特徴を持つ摩周湖、硫黄山、屈斜路湖、阿寒湖を巡るツアーでしたが、私は特に、アイヌ文化に関心を持っていたので、阿寒湖のアイヌコタンを訪ねることができて大変満足しました。

I had a fulfilling day from boarding at Kushiro Station to getting off at MOO. The view of Lake Mashu, which is often said to be shrouded in mist, was beautiful and wonderful! One regret I have is that I didn't have the courage to try the onsen tamago soft serve ice cream recommended by the guide at Iouzan.

釧路駅から乗車してMOOで降車するまで1日充実していました。特によく霧がかかっていると言われる摩周湖が綺麗に見えて素晴らしかったです！ひとつ心残りは硫黄山でガイドさんおすすめの温泉卵のソフトクリームを勇気が出なくて食べなかったことです。

The Kushiro Wetlands, Lake Mashu in the fog, Mount Iou, Lake Kussharo, and Lake Akan were all wonderful! I was able to see Ezo deer and red-crowned cranes from the bus, making for a very satisfying trip.

The guide's explanations were easy to understand, and they provided recommendations for spots to visit and souvenirs in advance, which allowed us to make the most of our limited time.

I definitely want to go again if I have the chance!

釧路湿原、霧の中の摩周湖、硫黄山、屈斜路湖、阿寒湖どこもよかったです!バス車内からエゾシカやたんちょうも見ることができ、大満足な旅になりました。
またガイドさんのお話も聞きやすく、オススメのスポットやお土産を事前に教えてくれたこともあり、限られた時間でも効率よく周ることができました。
また機会があれば是非行きたいと思います。

The time allocation was good, the driver was pleasant, and the guide's explanations were interesting and well-delivered, so I would like to give it ★5 stars. However, there is one disappointing aspect. A Chinese family of five participated in the tour and occupied the seats right in front of us. While that alone wouldn't be a problem, the voices of all family members, young and old, were unnecessarily loud and disruptive, which was unpleasant.

The issue of loud talking and noise from Chinese tourists has been a problem everywhere, and I feel there are no signs of improvement in the future. (At a ryokan I stayed at previously, the noise from Chinese tourists was also excessively loud.) While I enjoyed the bus tour itself, it is unfortunate. I think it may be necessary to consider separating tour participants by nationality in the future.

時間配分良かった、運転手さんは感じがよく、ガイドさんの説明が興味深く、
対応もよかったので、★５個つけたいところですが、一つ残念なことがあります。
ツアーに中国人家族5人が参加しており、私達のすぐ前の座席を陣取っており、
それだけなら問題ないのですが、家族メンバー老若男女全員の声が不必要に
大きくうるさくて、耳障りで不快でした。

至るところで、中国人観光客の大きすぎる話し声や騒々しさは問題になっており、今後も改善される兆しはないように感じています。
（以前宿泊した温泉旅館でも、中国人観光客の話声は度を越したうるささでした）バスツアー自体は楽しかったので残念です。
国によってツアー参加者のすみ分けは、今後必要かと思います。

For those who cannot drive themselves, traveling in eastern Hokkaido can be quite challenging. However, I believe this tour is an excellent option that allows you to efficiently explore the area around the lake from Kushiro. On the day I participated, Lake Mashu was clearly visible, and the surface of the lake reflected the surrounding mountains and sky like a mirror, making it truly beautiful.

Additionally, the guide's stories were really great. They shared a wealth of knowledge about Kushiro's economy, Hokkaido's history, and the plants of the mountains. Just listening to their talk while gazing out the window was truly educational. Thank you very much.

自分で運転できない者にとって、北海道東部の旅行はなかなか難易度が高いものがあります。そんななかこのツアーは、釧路から効率的に湖周辺を周ることができる秀逸なツアーだと思います。私が参加した日は、摩周湖がクリアに見え、かつ湖面が鏡のように周囲の山々や空を反射していて、本当にキレイでした。
それからガイドさんのお話が、本当によかった。釧路の経済や北海道の歴史、山の植物まで知識豊富なお話を披露して頂き、お話を聞きながら窓の外を眺めているだけで本当に勉強になりました。ありがとうございました。

This is a sightseeing bus operated by Akan Bus. It runs every day during the period, so I felt that the bus driver's driving and the guide's explanations were quite experienced. It's a convenient tour where you can get off at Lake Akan and Kushiro Airport. I included this tour on the last day of my trip, getting off at Kushiro Airport on a night departure. I noticed it was raining inside the bus heading from Lake Akan to Kushiro Airport, but on a nice summer day, we visited Lake Mashu, Iouzan, Lake Kussharo, and Lake Akan. I saw a red-crowned crane by chance from the bus window in the Kushiro Wetlands, enjoyed the clear lake at Lake Mashu without fog, witnessed the natural scenery with less sulfur smoke at Iouzan, and although it was crowded at Lake Kussharo, I was able to enjoy a foot bath during our visit. We had exactly two hours of free time at Lake Akan. Since I have visited Lake Akan about five times, I roughly had the lakeside map in my head and visited Bokke, the monument of Takuboku Ishikawa, the Akan Lake Eco Museum Center, and the Akan Lake Ainu Kotan during the two hours. It was difficult to board the sightseeing boat or visit the Marimo Exhibition and Observation Center due to time constraints, but I was able to see marimo at the museum center. In the latter part, I spent about 40 minutes at the day-use hot spring of New Akan Hotel. The hot spring, open-air bath, and the Sky Garden Spa, where you can wear a swimsuit and enter a spacious hot spring like a pool, were fantastic, allowing me to enjoy the wonderful scenery around Lake Akan from above. The fee was 1,300 yen with my own towel. The marimo yokan after leaving Lake Akan was a delightful souvenir. I was satisfied with the efficient sightseeing in the difficult-to-navigate eastern Hokkaido in just one day.

阿寒バスさんが催行する観光バスです。期間中、毎日催行されているのでバスの運転手さんの運転やガイドさんの説明は慣れたものと感じました。阿寒湖や釧路空港で降車できる便利なツアーで、私は旅行最終日に釧路空港を夜出発する日にこのツアーを入れて釧路空港で降車しました。阿寒湖を出発して釧路空港に向かう車内で雨が降っているのを見かけましたが、夏の天気の良い日に摩周湖、硫黄山、屈斜路湖、阿寒湖と巡りました。釧路湿原で偶然見かけたたんちょうを車窓から見て、摩周湖では霧のかかっていないきれいな湖を見学し、硫黄山では硫黄の煙が少なめの大自然の光景を見れて、屈斜路湖では混雑していましたが、見学の合間に足湯をすることができました。阿寒湖ではちょうど２時間の自由時間がありました。阿寒湖は５回くらい訪問しているので、大体、湖畔の地図が頭の中に入っており、２時間のうちボッケ、石川啄木の碑、阿寒湖畔エコミュージアムセンター、阿寒湖アイヌコタンと見学しました。阿寒湖では時間的に湖上遊覧船に乗船したり、マリモ展示観察センターを見学するのは難しいですが、ミュージアムセンターでまりもを見学することができました。後半の４０分くらいニュー阿寒ホテルの日帰り温泉に入ってきました。温泉、露天風呂だけでなく、水着を着てプールのような広い温泉に入る天空ガーデンスパは最高で、阿寒湖周辺の素晴らしい景色を上から眺めました。料金はマイタオル持参で１３００円でした。阿寒湖出発後のまりもようかんは嬉しいお土産でした。自力で１日でめぐるのは難しい道東の観光が効率良くできて満足でした。

I participated in late June. Even on weekdays, the bus was fully booked, so reservations are a must. As a Beltora member, you can also earn points, which is great. The friendly and cheerful guide's explanations were helpful and enjoyable. Although Kushiro is often foggy, the day I participated had no fog, and I was impressed by the blue of Lake Mashu. It's a pity that I could only catch a glimpse of the Kushiro Wetlands. Lake Kussharo was fun with its sandy beach where you can enjoy a hot spring atmosphere. As for Lake Akan, I was a bit worried because there were hardly any people, possibly due to it being the off-season. There aren't as many restaurants as indicated on the map, so caution is needed. I was satisfied with the bus tour as it allowed me to visit various places in a balanced way.

６月後半に参加しました。
平日でもバスは満席でしたので、予約必須です。
ベルトラ会員だと、ポイントもたまるしいいですね。
ニコニコ親切なガイドさんの案内が参考になり楽しめました。
霧が多い釧路ですが、参加した日は霧がなく、摩周湖の青に感動。
釧路湿原はチラ見しかできないのが残念かな。
屈斜路湖は温泉気分が味わえる砂浜で楽しかった。
阿寒湖は？たまたまなのか、閑散期？のせいか人出がなく少し心配になるくらいでした。飲食店がいただいたマップほどたくさんないので注意が必要です。バスツアーでバランスよく色々な場所に行けたので満足です。

I used to visit Hokkaido often with the Adult Holiday Club, but it had been a while due to the pandemic. The schedule was just right. I met a Japanese marsh deer at Lake Akan! Thank you for the wonderful time.

大人の休日倶楽部で北海道は良く行っていたがコロナ禍で久し振り。スケジュールは調度良かった。阿寒湖でバッタリエゾシカに会った!
楽しい時をありがとうございました。

I was able to see the wonderful nature of Lake Mashu, which is often said to be shrouded in mist, without any fog. I also enjoyed the hot springs, and I am very satisfied. I plan to use this service again.

よく霧がかかっていると言う摩周湖が霧もなく、素晴らしい大自然を見ることができました。温泉にも入ることができて、大満足です。また、利用させていただこうと思います。

The Kushiro Wetlands can be seen from the train window. The time for sightseeing at each lake is just right. Lunch break is at the last Lake Akan, which lasts about two hours. The Marimo Ramen, featured in magazines, was delicious. If you want to take a cruise on Lake Akan or spend a bit more time there, you can return to Kushiro on a slightly later bus instead of taking the Pirika. A nice souvenir after the tour is the rare Marimo Yokan, which makes for a great gift.

釧路湿原は車窓。それぞれの湖での下車観光の時間はちょうど良い時間です。お昼休憩は最後の阿寒湖で。２時間ほどあります。雑誌にも掲載されたことのあるまりもラーメン美味しかったです。もし阿寒湖のクルーズに乗りたい場合やもう少し阿寒湖で過ごしたい場合はピリカ号で帰ってくる代わりに少し遅い出発の路線バスで釧路に戻れます。　ツアー終了後の気持ちのプレゼント　マリモ羊羹が珍しくてナイスなお土産です

The guide and driver were very accommodating, and I had a great time.

However, I felt that the duration from 8 AM to around 3 PM was quite long, and it might be better to have a shorter course. In particular, I found the stop at Lake Kussharo to be less appealing. On the other hand, I believe everyone would be interested in the sightseeing boat at Lake Akan, so it would be better to allocate time effectively for that, which would also reduce the guide's explanation workload.

ガイドさん、運転手さん、対応がよく楽しい時間を過ごせました。

ただ、朝8時～夕方15時位と、時間が長いので、もう少し短時間のコース設定でもよいのではと思いました。
特に屈斜路湖での停車場所はあまり魅力的ではないと感じます。
逆に、阿寒湖の観覧船は皆さん興味があると思いますので、うまく乗れるような時間配分にしたほうが、ガイドさんの説明の手間が省けてよいと思いました。