All Reviews for Kushiro Tours

This is a tour that departs at 8 AM and visits Lake Mashu, Iouzan, Lake Kussharo, and Lake Akan. We arrived at Lake Akan at 1 PM and were able to take the sightseeing boat at 1:05 PM to see the giant marimo at the Marimo Observation and Exhibition Center. I was also satisfied to be able to eat local dishes like wakasagi tempura rice bowl and crayfish. The guide was kind, and it was an enjoyable tour.

朝、8時に出発して、摩周湖、硫黄山、屈斜路湖、阿寒湖と観光するツアーです。阿寒湖に13時に着き13時5分の遊覧船に乗りマリモ観察展示センターで巨大マリモを見る事が出来ました。郷土料理のワカサギ天丼とザリガニも食べる事が出来満足です。ガイドさんも親切で楽しいツアーでした。

I think it's best to have a sunny day since it really depends on the weather when exploring the lake. Also, during the two hours of free time at Lake Akan, there were many stores like Crow's. I believe it would be great if the guide could provide more information or show us around the lakeside area.

湖をめぐって　やはり天気に左右されるので晴れた日がいい思います。
また、阿寒湖での２時間の自由行動でランチしようとしたらクロウズの店が多かった。
ガイドさんがもっと情報をとどけるか
湖畔近辺を、案内してもらえれば良いと思います。

Although the weather was unfortunate, I recommend it because you can visit various places all at once. The bus guide shared historical stories along the way, which made it even more enjoyable!

生憎の天気でしたが、色々なところを一度に回れるのでお勧めです。バスガイドさんが道中歴史を話してくれるので、更に楽しめました！

The travel time and sightseeing time were just right, allowing us to use our time meaningfully. The guide's explanations were also very good.

I sat on the right side because I read in reviews that it was better, and indeed, I had a great view of the Kushiro Wetlands. However, on this day, the left side had a higher chance of seeing deer and red-crowned cranes, so I think both seats offer a good experience.

Everyone gathered at least five minutes before the meeting time, and we moved promptly. We were dropped off in front of the hotel (Akan Yuku no Sato Tsuruga) around 12:45, and we were lucky to make it in time for the 13:05 Lake Akan cruise.

移動時間、観光時間、どれをとってもちょうど良い塩梅で時間を有意義に使えました。ガイドさんの説明もとても良かったです。
右側座席が良いと体験談にあったので座ってみましたが、確かに釧路湿原はよく見えました。ただ、この日は左側の方が鹿やタンチョウ鶴の出現率が高かったので、どちらの席でも楽しめると思います。
集合時間には、5分前にはみなさん全員集まってすぐ移動を繰り返していたので、12:45頃にはホテル前(あかん遊久の里 鶴雅)で降ろしていただき、13:05の阿寒湖クルーズにも運良く間に合いました。

The performance of the saxophone and trumpet was amazing! 😃⤴⤴ Of course, the sunset and the view from the river were different from the usual scenery and were great. 😊 It's a shame that I couldn't see the sunset...

サック&トランペット演奏最高😃⤴⤴でした👍
もちろん夕日も川からの景色もいつもの景色と違って良かったです😊
日没がみられなかったのが、残念でした…

The weather was great, and we visited three lakes in one day, where we also encountered deer and red-crowned cranes. Since I wouldn't have been able to go on my own, it became a wonderful memory. I also enjoyed a day-use hot spring at Lake Akan. The guide's explanations were easy to understand and made the experience enjoyable.

天候にも恵まれ、1日3湖を巡り途中シカ、タンチョウにも会えました。
自分ではなかなか行けないので、とても良い記念になりました。
阿寒湖温泉で日帰り入浴も楽しみました♨️
ガイドさんの説明もわかりやすく楽しめました。

It was a misty Lake Mashu, but the guide shared various explanations and personal experiences, making the trip enjoyable. However, for someone like me who can't drive in unfamiliar places, there were moments when time felt a bit short. Overall, it was a wonderful bus tour!

霧の摩周湖でしたが、ガイドさんが色々説明や体験談など話してくださり、楽しく旅ができましたが、知らない土地を運転できない私にとっては、少し時間が足りない所もありましたが、ありがたいバスツアーになりました！

I used the service from Kushiro Station to Kushiro Airport. I was really surprised that I could stop at four places for this price. Although it was cheap, it wasn't a rough tour; we had a clean bus, a safe driver, and a fun guide. There was nothing to complain about.

Unfortunately, due to thick fog from the previous day, the Kushiro Wetlands were shrouded in mist from the bus window. And at Lake Mashu, we couldn't see anything from the observation deck (laughs). It truly was "the misty Lake Mashu." It was disappointing, but it's all part of the experience. I enjoyed the stops at Sulfur Mountain, Lake Kussharo, and Lake Akan (with free time for lunch, etc.) without any issues.

Actually, this day was a personal commemorative trip for me. It was unexpected at Lake Mashu, but I had a great time.

釧路駅前乗車→釧路空港下車で利用しました。
この値段で4か所も立ち寄れるというのは、本当にビックリ。安いけれども、粗雑なツアーではなく、きれいなバス、安全運転のドライバー、そして楽しいガイドさん。非の打ちどころはありませんでした。
あいにく前日からの濃霧で、車窓からの釧路湿原は霧の中。そして摩周湖も、展望台から何も見えない(笑)　まさしく「霧の摩周湖」。残念でしたが、これも経験。硫黄山、屈斜路湖、阿寒湖（昼食等自由行動）は順調に楽しめました。
実は、この日は個人的な記念旅行でした。まさかの摩周湖でしたが、楽しく過ごせました。

Thank you for the safe driving.
The guide was kind, but I wish they had included more information for tourists who know nothing about the area, such as the meaning of "Cotan" in Ainu Kotan, the temperature at the next stop, the types of jobs people in the area have, and how much snowfall there is in winter, among other things.
I might have had my expectations set too high because of the high ratings in the reviews.
I think the time at Lake Kussharo could have been shorter.
It was a valuable tour that took us to places we couldn't reach on our own.

安全運転ありがとうございました。
ガイドさんは親切なところもあったのですが、
例えばアイヌコタンのコタンとはどういう意味か、
次の下車地の気温や、
この辺りの人の就業の職種とか　
冬はどれくらい積雪になるか等々、
その土地のことを何も知らない観光客へ組み込んでほしかった。
口コミが高評価だったので期待値が上がりすぎたかも。
屈斜路湖での時間はもっと短くて良いと思う。
自力で行けない所へ連れて行ってくださる貴重なツアーではありました。

The guide's stories were wonderful, and I was able to deeply understand the nature and history of Eastern Hokkaido. The misty Lake Mashu was disappointing, but I was convinced that it was okay to come back after hearing that even Emperor Showa's companions tried multiple times and failed to see it clearly.

ガイドさんのお話が素晴しく、道東の自然と歴史を深く知ることができました。霧の摩周湖はザンネンでしたが、昭和天皇ですらお付きの人が何度もトライしてダメだったとのお話で、また来ればいいと納得。

I was planning a solo trip to Kushiro to visit places like Lake Mashu and Lake Akan, but there was no public transportation available. I had reserved a rental car, but I found this tour at the last minute and switched to it. The places I wanted to visit were all included in the tour, and the tour cost was more economical than the rental car. I enjoyed spotting the Kushiro Wetlands and the red-crowned cranes from the bus window. The nature in Hokkaido truly offers an extraordinary experience that you can't enjoy every day. Unfortunately, I couldn't see anything at misty Lake Mashu, but according to the guide, it's rare for it to be clear.

I walked around Lake Akan for about two hours, so I was able to rest on the bus on the way back. While it was hot when I left Honshu, I was able to enjoy the cool weather in Kushiro. It's not a place I can visit frequently, considering I had to take two flights to get here, but I'm satisfied that I was able to visit a place I've always wanted to see.

釧路への一人旅で摩周湖や阿寒湖などを回ろうと思いましたが、公共交通機関はなく、レンタカーを予約していましたが、直前でこのツアーを見つけて切り替えました。行きたいことろがツアーにまとまっていたし、ツアー代もレンタカー代よりもお得に済みました。社窓から釧路湿原やタンチョウを見つけながら楽しめました。やはり北海道の自然は普段味わえない非日常です。あいにく霧の摩周湖で何も見えませんでしたが、ガイドさんによれば晴れる事のほうが稀のようでした。
阿寒湖で2時間くらい歩いていたので帰りはバスで休んでこれました。
出発するとき本州は暑かったに釧路では涼しく過ごせました。飛行機を２つ乗り継いでくるくらい何度も来れる場所ではないのですが、一度は行ってみたい場所だったので来れて満足です。

I honestly had too much time to spare at Lake Akan for two hours. It was hot, and there was no place to cool off; the café-like spot we entered had no air conditioning. The guide kept talking non-stop. I wanted some time to quietly enjoy the view from the window. The clear view of Lake Mashu without fog was a relief.

阿寒湖2時間は正直時間を持て余した。暑かったせいもあるが涼むところもなく、入った喫茶店ぽいところは冷房がなく。
ガイドさんはずっと喋りっぱなし。静かに窓からの景色を見る時間も欲しかった。
霧のない摩周湖が綺麗にみられたのが救い。

You can efficiently visit tourist spots that are difficult to reach without a private car or rental car in just one day. The bus guide's assistance is excellent. Pirika is a tour that I can recommend to everyone, whether traveling solo or in a group.

自家用車やレンタカーが無いと行きづらい観光地を1日で効率よく回れます。
バスガイドさんのご案内が最高です。
ピリカは、一人旅、グループ旅行問わず、皆さんにオススメできるツアーです。

It would have been better if we could have stayed longer in each location, but the bus takes us efficiently. The bus guide provided various explanations and even sang songs, which was very nice. I wanted to take a walk to Bokkē at Lake Akan, but it seems a brown bear had appeared a few days ago, so the walking trail was closed.

各地でもう少し滞在時間が長ければもっと良かったですが、バスで連れて行ってくれるので効率が良いです。
バスガイドさんがいろいろ説明してくれたり、歌を歌ってくれたりと、とても良かったです。
阿寒湖ではボッケまで散策したかったのですが、数日前にヒグマがでたらしく、散策路は閉鎖されていました。

The weather was favorable, and each lake was very beautiful. The bus guide shared various stories throughout the trip, which were very interesting. We had about two hours at Lake Akan, but after having a meal and exploring the area, we barely had enough time. Considering it was a precious opportunity to enjoy the hot springs, I thought it would be difficult to fit everything in without cutting something out (the day-use hot springs are paid, and there are rental towels available).

天気に恵まれて各湖はとてもキレイでした、バスガイドさんは、終始いろんな話をしてくれてとても興味深かったです
最後の阿寒湖は2時間ほどあったんですが、食事と周辺散策すると、ほぼ時間が足りなかった、せっかくの温泉なので少しそちらもと考えると、何かを削らなくては難しいと思った（日帰り温泉は有料で貸しタオルも有）

I was able to efficiently cover a route with quite a distance. Thank you to the driver for safe driving. The guide also provided detailed explanations, which were wonderful. The time allocation for sightseeing was just right. During the journey, I was amazed by the quick alerts about the red-crowned cranes, foxes, and deer we encountered (laughs). I enjoyed both the sightseeing and the views from the car window.

かなり距離のある行程を効率よく回ることができました。運転手さん安全運転ありがとうございました。ガイドさんも詳しく説明してくださり素晴らしかったです。観光の時間配分もちょうどよかったです。道中、丹頂鶴、キツネ、鹿などが居ると素早く教えてくれて察知能力にびっくり(笑)観光も車窓からの景色も楽しむことができました。

I used this service because I wanted to see the Kushiro Wetlands. I had no knowledge of the area and no car, so I was wondering how to get around when I found a perfect sightseeing bus tour, which was a great help. Thanks to this, I was able to see the Kushiro Wetlands, Lake Kussharo, Lake Akan, and Lake Mashu. I don't think I would have been able to see them on my own. I made wonderful memories. Thank you very much.

釧路湿原あたりを観たかったので利用しました。
土地勘はないし車もないしで、どうやって周ろうかと考えていたときに丁度良い観光バスツアーがあったので助かりました。
おかげで釧路湿原、屈斜路湖、阿寒湖、摩周湖と観ることができました。
自力では観ることができなかったと思います。
良い思い出が作れました。
どうもありがとうございました。

Tsurumidai, Lake Kussharo, Lake Mashu, Mount Iwo, Lake Akan, and the nearby Ainu Kotan are all packed with content that left me very satisfied. I highly recommend this for those with a short stay.

The bus was clean and comfortable, and we enjoyed our lunch in a relaxed setting. I am especially grateful for the contributions of the guide and the driver's long hours of safe driving.

This tour sparked my interest in the history of Hokkaido and the Ainu, so much so that I reviewed it the next day at the Kushiro City Museum. I noticed some reviews mentioning concerns from international travelers, but I had no issues at all.

鶴見台、屈斜路湖、摩周湖、硫黄山、阿寒湖、その付近のアイヌコタンなどとにかく盛沢山で大満足の内容です。滞在日数が短い方には非常におすすめです。
バスも綺麗で快適、お弁当も落ち着いた会場でいただけます。とにかくガイドさんの貢献と、ドライバーさんの長時間の安全運転に感謝です。

このツアーによって北海道の歴史とアイヌが気になり、翌日に釧路市立博物館で復習してしまったほど。他のレビューで海外の方が、、というものも散見されますが、気になることはありませんでした。

We were blessed with good weather and had a wonderful day. It was great to visit tourist spots that are difficult to navigate efficiently on our own. I was surprised that only 4 out of 34 participants were Japanese.

天候にも恵まれ楽しい1日を過ごす事が出来ました。個人ではなかなか効率良く回れない観光地に行く事が出来てとても良かったです。34人中4人しか日本人が参加していなかったのにはびっくりしました。

If you want to visit the famous spots in Eastern Hokkaido, this is it!
At this price, I really can't complain, haha.
The guide was really working hard to introduce various things.
The scenery is incredibly beautiful and will be a lifelong memory.

道東釧路の名所を回りたいのならば、「これ！」ですね。
この値段はさすがに文句言わたくないです笑
ガイドさんもめっちゃ頑張って色々を紹介していました。
景色もめっちゃ綺麗で一生の思い出になります。

The weather was nice up to the red-crowned cranes, and it was great to see them flying. After that, it turned into a snowstorm, and the scenery wasn't very good anywhere. There were two buses, and one seemed to be mostly Japanese people, while I was on the bus with many Asian travelers. At Lake Akan, it was mixed with snow, and it was tough to kill an hour there. I thought it would be helpful if the Eco Museum could be the destination and if the bus could come closer. Do we really need an hour at Lake Akan?

丹頂鶴までは、天気も良く、飛ぶような姿も見れて良かったです。
その後、吹雪みたいになり、どこも景色がイマイチでした。
2台バス構成で、1台は日本人ばかりだったようで、私はアジア系の人の多いバスでした。
阿寒湖も吹雪混じりで、１時間を潰すのが大変でした、可能ならば、エコミュージアムを目的にしていただき、バスも近く迄来てくれたら助かるなぁ、と思いました。阿寒湖１時間いりますか？

I thought it would be quite difficult to travel around the Eastern Hokkaido region using public transportation, but then I learned about this tour. I believe it's very valuable to be able to visit so many sightseeing spots in just one day. It's also recommended for those who have a rental car but don't want to drive on snowy roads, as it's something they're not used to.

道東はなかなか公共交通機関での移動が厳しいと思っていた矢先にこのツアーを知りました。
一日でこれだけの観光地を回れるのは非常に価値があると思います。
レンタカーがあっても雪道の運転など慣れないことはやりたくない方にもおすすめです。

The guide was strictly providing information only in Japanese, but when I asked, they mentioned, "There are usually many people from China." The content of the tour was good, but on the bus, there were no other Japanese people besides my husband and me, which made it feel more like an overseas trip and added unnecessary pressure.

ガイドさんは割り切って日本語でのみ案内をしていましたが、聞けば「いつも中国の方が多いんですよ」とのこと。ツアーの内容は良かったが、バスの車中では私たち夫婦以外に日本人がおらず、まるで海外旅行のようで余計な気を使うことになってしまいました。

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。