All Reviews for Top Hokkaido Attractions

Since we were moving from Kushiro to stay at Lake Akan, it was great to efficiently visit famous tourist spots and be able to get off at Lake Akan. We also got to hear the guide's stories and saw deer from the window, which was a lot of fun.

私達は釧路から移動して阿寒湖に宿泊予定だったので、効率よく有名観光地を回って、阿寒湖で下車できて、とても良かったです。ガイドさんの話も聞けて、車窓から鹿も見られたし、とても楽しかったです。

I had a great time on the Pirika in the summer. On the first day, I enjoyed beautiful views of Lake Mashu, Lake Kussharo, and Iwozan in a reasonable amount of time. At Lake Akan, I walked the Bokké walking course and admired the Ainu Kotan handicrafts. I was also surprised to see wild deer casually roaming around the town. The guide's explanations were great too!

夏のピリカ号で、1日目いっぱい楽しめました。摩周湖に屈斜路湖、硫黄山、程良い時間で、見事な景色を堪能しました。阿寒湖では、ボッケの散策コースを歩き、アイヌコタンの民芸品を眺めました。野生の鹿が普通に街中に居るのにも、驚きでした。ガイドさんの説明も良かったです♪

We were blessed with great weather and were able to see the beautiful Lake Mashu. Lake Akan, Lake Kussharo, and Akan Mashu National Park were also wonderful. The Kushiro Wetlands were a bit disappointing since we could only see them from the bus. The cost performance was excellent. I recommend taking a large bus tour with a guide instead of renting a car, as it is cheaper. We had a fun day, thank you very much.

好天に恵まれ、最高の摩周湖を見ることが出来ました。
阿寒湖・屈斜路湖・阿寒摩周国立公園も良かったです。
釧路湿原はバスの中からの為、イマイチでした。
コスパが最高でです。
レンタカーを借りるより、大型バス観光ガイド付き、料金も安く
お勧めします。
楽しい一日を過ごせました、有難うございました。

I decided to travel to Hokkaido after seeing that Iouzan is a power spot on YouTube. However, there are few trains, and when I contacted the Kawakami Onsen Tourist Association, they couldn't provide accurate advice on how to access Iouzan. I guess it's understandable since the staff there are local car users. I'm also unsure if taxis are reliably available. After searching online, I found out that there are tours available, so I decided to sign up.

Participating was definitely the right choice! The bus travel was comfortable, and the guide's information was accurate, while the driver was kind.

Both the guide and the driver were knowledgeable about various sightseeing spots and restaurants, which was very reassuring.

I was taken to places I would never have gone to on my own, and it was a lot of fun. If you can't drive and don't have a strong desire to see specific places, I highly recommend this tour.

One of the participants in the tour could drive, but they mentioned, "Hokkaido is vast, and being in a car for a long time is tough," so even those who can drive might want to consider joining a tour.

硫黄山がパワースポットとYouTubeで見たので北海道旅行を決定。
ところが、電車の本数は少ないし、川湯温泉の観光協会へ問い合わせても、
硫黄山へのアクセス方法の的確なアドバイスはナシ。
観光協会の方は地元で車利用者なので仕方ないのかな。
タクシーも確実にあるのかもわからない。
ネット検索をしたらこちらでツアーをやっていることがわかり、
申し込んでみました。

　参加して大正解！
バス移動は楽でガイドさんの案内も正確で、
運転手さんも親切でした。

　ガイドさんや運転手さんは、
所々の観光名所や飲食店の情報にも詳しくて、
とても頼りになりました。

　自分では絶対に行かないところも案内してもらえて、
とても楽しかったです。
車の乗れなくて、特に「ココが観たい！」と、
強いこだわりがないのなら、
このツアーは絶対にお勧めです。

ツアーでご一緒した方で、
車の運転が出来る人だったのですが、
「北海道は広くて車に長時間のるのがキツイ」
と話してたので、
車に乗れる方でもツアー参加を考えてもいいかもしれません。

I'm grateful that I can efficiently visit Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, and Lake Kussharo in one day. The Kushiro Wetlands are a bit boring since you can only see them from the car window. The guide is experienced and provides detailed explanations. I wish we had a bit more time at Lake Kussharo and Lake Mashu. There is plenty of free time in Akan, but I'm not quite sure what kind of restaurants there are, and it's difficult to decide what to eat just by looking at reviews without actually going there. At the beginning, I was asked where I wanted to get off, and since no one got off at Kushiro Airport, we returned to Kushiro Station by 4 PM. I think this course is perfect for a quick sightseeing tour.

阿寒湖・摩周湖・屈斜路湖を効率よく1日で周れるのでありがたいです。
釧路湿原は、車窓からだけなのが、ちょっとつまらない。
ガイドもベテランで、詳しい説明をしてもらえます。
屈斜路湖・摩周湖での時間がもう少しあればな、と思った。
阿寒での自由時間は多いが、どんな飲食店なのかがいまいちわからず、実際に行ってみてでないと、食べログを見たりしても、何を食べるかが決めづらい。
最初にどこで降りるかを聞かれ、だれも釧路空港で下車しないので、4時には釧路駅に帰着してしまった。
駆け足での観光にはうってつけのコースだと思う。

I was able to efficiently visit the places I wanted to go, and since I didn't have to drive myself, I could sleep during the transfers. I think there was also plenty of free time at each location. The guide's singing was very good as well.

Since I used this service on the last day of my trip, I could have gotten off at Kushiro Airport, but that would have meant arriving too early. Instead, I got off at Akan Lake Onsen, where I had a meal, took a sightseeing boat ride, and bought some souvenirs, before taking the 4:00 PM bus to Kushiro Airport.

While I was sightseeing at Akan Lake Onsen, it was very helpful that I could leave my suitcase at the bus office. I had originally signed up for the drop-off at Akan Lake Onsen, but I was informed that I could take the bus from Akan Lake Onsen to Kushiro Airport by showing my ticket for the drop-off at Kushiro Airport. They changed my ticket on the sightseeing bus, which was quite beneficial compared to paying the additional fare for the local bus, so I appreciated their flexibility.

行きたいところを効率よくまわれて、自分で車を運転するわけでもないので、移動中は眠ることができよかったです。それぞれの場所での自由時間も十分だったと思います。ガイドさんの歌もとても上手でした。
旅行の最終日に利用したので、釧路空港下車でも良かったのですが、それだと空港に着く時間が早すぎるので阿寒湖温泉で下車し、食事したり、遊覧船に乗ったり、お土産を購入したりして、16時00分発の路線バスで釧路空港へ行きました。
阿寒湖温泉を観光している間は、バスの営業所でスーツケースを預かっていただき大変助かりました。また、阿寒湖温泉下車で申し込みをしていましたが、釧路空港下車のチケット提示で、阿寒湖温泉から釧路空港へ行く路線バスに乗車できるとのことで、観光バスの車内でチケットを変更していただきました。路線バスの代金を追加で払うよりも結構得なので、柔軟に対応してもらえてよかったです。

The guide's explanation was wonderful. They were also great at singing and told fascinating stories about history, legends, and various names from the moment we got on until we got off, which made it an amazing experience.

ガイドさんの説明が素晴らしかったです。歌もお上手ですし、お話が上手で乗った時から降りるまで歴史やら謂れ、諸々の名前等飽きること無く話して下さって最高でした。

I thought we would have plenty of time to relax at each location, but there were so many highlights that time flew by. The soft serve ice cream by Lake Mashu was delicious. The walking paths around Lake Akan were also very beautiful and enjoyable. Finally, being taken to the airport made me feel like I got a good deal on the bus fare from Kushiro Station to Kushiro Airport.

それぞれの場所でたっぷりと時間を取ってもらっていて、ゆっくりできると思っていましたが、見どころがいろいろとあり、あっという間に時間が経っていきました。摩周湖を見ながらの摩周湖ソフトも美味しかったです。
阿寒湖の散策路もとても緑がきれいで楽しめました。最後に空港まで送ってもらい、釧路駅から釧路空港までのバス代を得した気分になりました。

I was satisfied with the visit locations, the time spent there, and the staff. I had made a reservation to the airport, but after exchanging my ticket, I learned that I could finish the tour at Lake Akan and take a local bus to the airport at no additional charge, so I had that changed. Since the departure from Lake Akan is at 16:00, I could extend my time to enjoy not only the sightseeing boat but also the walking paths. However, since it's a local bus, the seats are a world apart from those on the tour bus. Overall, I highly recommend this experience to everyone.

訪問箇所、現地滞在時間、スタッフ、どれも満足でした。
空港まで予約しましたが、チケットに交換した後に阿寒湖でツアーを終了し、追加料金なしで路線バスで空港に行けることを知り、そのように変更していただきました。
阿寒湖発が16:00なので、遊覧船はもちろんのこと散歩道まで足を延ばせます。ただ、路線バスなのでツアーバスのシートは雲泥の差です。
とにかくみなさんにおすすめしたい内容でした。

The guide's talk was also helpful. I was able to relax and enjoy the clear view of Lake Mashu from the newly renovated observation deck terrace sofa. At Akanko Onsen, I had plenty of time for a day-use bath, and the view from the rooftop open-air bath, where the bath and Lake Akanko blend together, was fantastic, allowing me to unwind. I recommend bringing a towel for the experience at Lake Kussharo's sand bath.

ガイドさんのお話も参考になりました。
リニューアルした摩周湖展望台テラスのソファで霧ひとつない摩周湖をゆったりと眺められました。
阿寒湖温泉では日帰り入浴の時間もたっぷりとれ、
屋上展望風呂からのお風呂と阿寒湖が一体化した眺めも最高で、ゆっくりできました。
屈斜路湖砂湯体験の為にもタオル持参をおすすめします

It was a tour that I could participate in and be satisfied with, even alone. I was worried about COVID, but I felt very relieved because I was able to sit comfortably with enough space. The guide had just the right balance of push and pull, which was great.

1人でも、参加でき満足できるツアーでした。
コロナを心配してきましたが、余裕を持って席を座れたので、とても安心しました。
ガイドさんもちょうど良い押し引きで、良かったです。

The day after my business trip, I joined the tour just to kill some time before my flight home, but I ended up being extremely satisfied. For this price and within this timeframe, the cost performance is excellent for visiting so many tourist spots. Moreover, the guide was very knowledgeable and kind.

On the way back, I chose the airport route, but since I wanted to spend some time at Lake Akan, I consulted about taking a bus to the airport, and they kindly offered to hold my luggage. Thanks to that, I was able to enjoy sightseeing without being weighed down and had a fulfilling day. I definitely recommend this over driving on unfamiliar roads with a rental car.

出張の翌日、帰りの飛行機までの時間潰しくらいの感覚で参加したのですが、結果的に大満足でした。このお値段、この時間内でこれだけの観光地を周れるなんでコスパ良すぎ。
しかもガイドさんは知識も豊富でとても親切。
帰りは空港のコースにしたのですが、阿寒湖で時間をとりたかったので路線バスで空港へ向かいたいと相談したところ荷物を預かって頂けました。
おかげで身軽で観光ができ充実の1日を過ごせました。
レンタカーで慣れない道を行くより断然おすすめです。

Lake Mashu and Lake Akan were more ordinary than I expected. Lakes like Lake Toya were more beautiful. The guide's explanations went on for a long time, which made my head hurt and felt a bit tedious. While the information was thorough, listening for such a long time was tiring, and I wished for a bit more quiet time.

摩周湖、阿寒湖は期待してたよりは普通でした。洞爺湖とかの方が綺麗でした。ガイドさんの説明が延々とつづくので、頭が痛くなってきて少しくどく感じました。丁寧ですがずっと話しを聞いてると疲れてしまうので、もう少し静かな時間が欲しかったです。

Along the way, we were able to hear explanations and stories about the history of the area from our guide, and we saw the Kushiro Wetlands, Lake Mashu, Lake Kussharo, and Lake Akan. At Lake Akan, we also had the opportunity to enjoy a hot spring.

道中、ガイドさんの開拓歴史の説明やお話が聞けたし、釧路湿原、摩周湖、屈斜路湖、阿寒湖と観ることができました。
阿寒湖では温泉にも入れました。

I was anxious about participating alone, but I had a great time. The guide's stories were interesting, and above all, the weather was nice!

I made wonderful memories. Thank you!

1人での参加で不安でしたが
十分に楽しめました。
ガイドさんの話も面白く、
何より天気が良かった！

いい思い出ができました。
ありがとうございます。

I love Hokkaido, and after Sapporo and Hakodate, I came to enjoy the market in Kushiro. I wanted to do some sightseeing, and when I researched, I found that there was a one-day course on the Pirika bus. It was affordable, and I wanted to take my time enjoying the scenery, so I made a reservation. I was moved by the tranquility and fragrance of each lakeside, as well as the sunlight, all of which are not found on the mainland.

北海道が大好きで札幌、函館の次に釧路の市場を満喫に来ました
観光もしたく調べたらピリカ号の1日コースがあったので安いしゆっくりバスツアーで景色見たかったので予約しました
本土にはない各湖畔の静けさや香り、日の光全て感動しました

Lake Mashu was beautiful! I had the image of a misty Lake Mashu, but it was stunning without any fog. My wife has bad knees, but the bus lowers itself when getting on and off, which is very helpful. This is a bus tour that takes you around three lakes. It would be a bit difficult to visit them individually due to time constraints, so I recommend this tour.

摩周湖は綺麗でした!霧の摩周湖というイメージがありましたが霧もなく美しい摩周湖でした。膝の悪い女房ですがバスは乗降時にグッ〜インと車高を下げてくれます。ありがたいですね。3湖を巡るバスツアーです。個人で巡るにはチョット時間的にも難しいのでこのツアーはお勧めです。

The driver was very easy to talk to, and the half day flew by. It was fun! Thank you!

運転手の方がとても話しやすく、半日があっという間に過ぎました。楽しかったです！ありがとうございました！

It was great to be able to sightsee efficiently, but when I delayed my schedule to take a sightseeing boat on Lake Akan, I ended up taking a local bus to the airport instead of the tour bus. It was quite tough since there was no place to store my luggage. If you're going to the airport, it would be better to give up the sightseeing boat and take the tour bus. However, the sightseeing boat seems like a must for Lake Akan, so I think it would be good to have an itinerary that includes the boat from the start.

効率よく観光できて良かったが、阿寒湖で遊覧船に乗るために1本遅らせたところ、観光バスでなく空港まで路線バスになった。荷物を預けるところもなくかなり辛かったので、空港行くなら、遊覧船をあきらめて、観光バスで行った方が良かった。ただ阿寒湖観光では遊覧船がマストに思えたので、そもそも遊覧船込みの行程だと良いと思います。

I was shocked to see swans soaking in the hot springs... It was great to have such a variety of experiences, not just at Lake Kussharo. I wish we could have spent a little more time at Tsurumidai. Also, I thought it was wonderful that lunch was not just a regular bento, but the famous pork bowl. Thank you very much.

まさか白鳥が温泉に浸かっているとは…衝撃的でした。屈斜路湖だけでなく本当に盛りだくさんの内容で良かったです。できれば鶴見台の時間がもう少し欲しかった。あと、昼ごはんが普通の弁当でなく、名物の豚丼というのもすごく良いと思いました。ありがとうございました。

I participated alone.
I had a lot of fun seeing the unique winter scenery. The guide spoke kindly during the ride, so I wasn't bored at all.
I would like to participate again in a different season.

一人で参加しました。
冬のならではの景色がたくさん見られてとても楽しかったです。車内でもガイドさんが丁寧にお話ししてくれるので退屈しませんでした。
また季節を替えて参加したいです。

The bus guide's stories were interesting, and I felt it was worth participating. Since we visited many places, the time at each stop was short, and I realized that if we didn't move according to plan at Lake Akan Onsen, we would be cutting it close for the meeting time. For lunch, we had pork bowl bento at a roadside station, but it wasn't warm, which was a bit disappointing.

バスガイドさんの話も面白く、参加して良かったと思いました。
多くの所を回るためひとつひとつの時間が短いこともあり、阿寒湖温泉は思ったよりも計画的に動かないと集合時間ギリギリになってしまいます。
お昼ご飯は道の駅で豚丼のお弁当ですが、あたたかくはなく、ちょっと残念です。

I was wondering how to get to Lake Akan since I was staying there. The Pirika bus was helpful because it allows you to get off at Lake Akan. The weather was nice, and I was able to enjoy sightseeing at Lake Mashu and Iouzan, which was great. On the way back, I got off at Kushiro Airport, making for a comfortable trip.

阿寒湖に泊まるので行く方法を悩んでました。
ピリカ号は阿寒湖で降車できるので助かりました。
お天気も良く摩周湖、硫黄山と観光もでき良かったです。
帰りは釧路空港下車で快適な旅になりました。

I was able to see both the red-crowned cranes and swans, and Lake Mashu looked beautiful. I was a bit anxious about sightseeing in winter Hokkaido with a rental car, so I chose a bus tour, and it was definitely the right decision. It was much more enjoyable than I had imagined. I would love to ride the Pirika bus again.

タンチョウも白鳥にも会えて、摩周湖も綺麗に見えました。冬の北海道をレンタカーで観光するのは不安なのでバスツアーを選びましたが、大正解でした。想像してたより遥かに楽しかったです。またピリカ号に乗りたいと思っています。

It was a fulfilling trip where I could visit places that are difficult to reach by public transportation in just one day, and I also got to enjoy the Akanko Onsen. Along the way, I encountered cranes and deer up close.

公共交通機関では行きにくい所を
１日で回れて
阿寒湖温泉にも入れて
充実旅でした
途中でまじかにタンチョウやシカにも出会えました

I was first satisfied to see the Japanese crane, the long-tailed tit, and the whooper swan. Since I toured Lake Mashu, Lake Kussharo, Lake Akan, and Mount Iou in one day, I couldn't spend much time at each location, but it made me think that I would like to come back someday to explore the places I couldn't fully enjoy. Next time, it might be good to focus on themes like birdwatching, canoeing, or fishing. This was a great opportunity to explore such possibilities.

タンチョウツル、シマエナガ、オオハクチョウを観られてまずは満足でした。摩周湖、屈斜路湖、阿寒湖、硫黄山を1日で巡るので、各所に時間はとれませんが、十分観られなかった所を、いつかゆっくり来たいと思えました。次回はバードウオッチングや、カヌー、釣り等のテーマで絞るのも良いかも知れません。そんな可能性を探るのに、とても良い機会になりました。

I participated on a warm winter day in late February.

I’m from the local area, but it’s been over 30 years since I toured in winter. I’ve visited this course many times in summer and autumn, but winter is something special! The blue sky, white land, mountains, and lakes were all amazing.

I saw cranes flying overhead and even encountered a long-tailed tit. There were so many deer that it made me laugh, and the weather was so nice that Lake Mashu looked beautiful. The sulfur mountain had so much smoke that I couldn’t see my companions. At Lake Akan, it was fun to ride a snowmobile on the frozen lake!

The bus travel time was about an hour, so I didn’t have to worry about restrooms, and the 20 minutes of sightseeing time allowed me to leisurely look at souvenirs. The hour at Lake Akan flew by.

For lunch, they set up a venue inside a roadside station instead of on the bus, and I appreciated the warm miso soup and tea that were included; it was delicious! I had a pork bowl bento. They also checked for allergies in advance.

The guide’s stories and songs were great. I heard things I didn’t know even as a local. However, I heard there were complaints that the stories were too loud, so sometimes the microphone was put down. When explanations were necessary, the guide would politely say, “I’m sorry for interrupting your rest.” I thought it was rude for some people to behave that way on a guided tour, especially since the guide was studying and explaining things to us. Please remember that you have a guide with you when reading this.

Thank you very much for your hard work, guide.

The driver also had a tough time with the deer. It must be stressful. Thank you.

I’m grateful for the safe and enjoyable experience. Thank you very much! ♡

2月下旬の冬晴れの暖かな日に参加しました。

私は地元出身ですが冬に観光するのは30年以上ぶり。　
夏や秋には何度も何度も行ったことのあるコースですが、冬は別格!青い空と白い大地と山々、湖、何もかもが最高でした。

鶴が頭上を飛んでいったり、シマエナガにも逢えましたし、鹿も笑っちゃうほど出てきてくれたし、とにかく天気が良かったので摩周湖もとても綺麗だったし、硫黄山は煙が大量で、連れの姿が見えなくなるほど。
阿寒湖では凍った湖上をスノーモービルで走って楽しかったー!

バスの移動時間は大体が1時間ほどなので、トイレも心配なかったし、見学時間の20分というのも、意外にゆっくりお土産を見たりもできました。
阿寒湖だけは1時間がアッと言う間でした。

昼食は車内ではなく道の駅の中に会場を作ってくれていて、温かいお味噌汁やお茶まで付けてくれて、ありがたかったし美味しかったです♪豚丼弁当でした(⁠´⁠・⁠(⁠o⁠o⁠)⁠・⁠｀⁠)
事前にアレルギー確認もしてくれます。

ガイドさんの話や歌も良かったです。
地元出身でも知らない話も聞けました。
しかし、その話などがｳﾙｻｲとのクレームがあったそうで、時々マイクを置かれていました。　　
説明しなくてはならないときには遠慮がちに「お休みのところ申し訳ありません」と。
ガイドさん付きのツアーなのに失礼な人がいるものだなと思いました。
色々と勉強して、私たちに説明してくれているのに。　　　　
これを読んでくれた方は、ガイドさん付きという事を忘れないでください。

ガイドさん本当にご苦労さまです。

運転士さんも、鹿にご苦労なさっていました。　
神経使いますよね。ありがとうございました。
　
安全で楽しく過ごせたこと、感謝します。
本当にありがとうございました♡

I traveled alone to Kushiro to see the red-crowned cranes.

I took the bus from the stop in front of the hotel, and yay! I got to see the red-crowned cranes.

The bus guide was very pleasant, and it turned out to be a wonderful trip.

Thank you♡

釧路に丹頂鶴を見にひとり旅しました。

ホテルの前の停留所でバスにのり、やったー。丹頂鶴にあえました。

バスガイドさん、とても感じよく素敵な旅になりました。

ありがとう♡

There were 39 participants in the tour, but the guide took a long time to confirm the drop-off locations and distribute pamphlets after everyone had gathered, which delayed our arrival at Tsurumidai.

At the time of disembarking, there was a mention that we could change our lunch bento, but it remained the same. After we departed for the next location, we were told that reservations had already been made. It seemed that some people had requested changes, but when they communicated the changes later, they were told it was no longer possible and to just eat the meal provided.

I wish they had confirmed this while going around each group. The weather was great, which made it all the more disappointing.

ツアーの参加者が、39名だったなですが、ガイド山が、全員が揃ってから、グループ毎に、降車場所の確認、パンフレットの配布を下回ったので、最初の鶴見台に着くきわまでかかりました。
降り際に、昼食の弁当を変更できるような話をされたのですが、そのままでした。
次の場所へ出発してから、もう、予約しましたというのでした。変更を依頼した人もいたようだったのですが、その後変更を伝えたら、もう変更出来ないので、ご飯だけ食べてください。と言われました。
グループ毎に回った時に、確認してくれていたら良かったのにと思いました。
天気が良く、最高だっただけに、とても、残念でした。

I participated alone.
The time spent in the vehicle while listening to the guide's explanations about the history and the land was comfortable and relaxing, thanks to their gentle tone, which kept me engaged without getting bored.
At Lake Akan, I went ice fishing for wakasagi and caught three fish in a short time! They were immediately prepared as tempura, and they served a generous portion on the plate. It was very delicious!
At Lake Mashu, I saw Ezo deer, and at Tsurumidai, not only did I see the red-crowned crane, but I also spotted the adorable Siberian tit, making it an inspiring journey.
Thank you very much.

１人で参加しました。
ガイドさんの歴史や土地の説明を聞きながら過ごす車内は、穏やかな口調なので心地良く飽きることなくリラックスできます。
阿寒湖では氷の穴からワカサギ釣りをしました。短時間で３匹（！）釣れました。直ぐに天ぷらにして頂けるんですが、なんとお皿にいっぱい盛って下さいました。とても美味しかった！
摩周湖ではエゾシカが、鶴見台では丹頂だけでなくシマエナガの可愛い姿も見られたり、感動の旅になりました。
ありがとうございました。