All Reviews for Top Hokkaido Attractions

It was a cold day with snow falling, but I was able to see a group of king penguins on their walk. I've been to the zoo several times, but this was the first time I got to see the penguins' walk, and it was so moving that it made me forget about the cold.

雪の降る寒い日でしたがキングペンギンの集団お散歩を観る事が出来ました。何度か動物園には来ていますが初めてペンギンのお散歩を見れて寒さも吹き飛ぶ位の感動でした。

I'm glad I participated in the tour that was packed with places I wanted to visit. The travel time was long, and I was reminded once again of how vast Hokkaido is.

行きたい場所が詰め込まれたツアーだったので参加してよかったです。
移動時間が長いので、やはり北海道は広いなーと改めて感じました。

I participated in a tour during the Spring Festival. There were probably only four Japanese people, and the rest were likely all Chinese. The tour guide was also a Chinese person who had been in Japan for two years. Anyway, the group was not punctual at all; we started late, and my concerns about the rest of the trip were confirmed as delays continued. A 10-minute delay was the norm. The only time we were on schedule was for the last restroom break at the service area. I felt sorry for the tour guide, who was anxious every time. Thank you for your hard work, especially when you hurried and stumbled!

春節真っ只中のツアーに参加しました。たぶん日本人は4人だけ。あとは、たぶん全員中国人。添乗員さんも来日二年目の中国の方。とにかく時間を守らない人達、先ず出発が遅れ、この先を案じるも期待を裏切らない遅れぶり。10分なんて当たり前。最後のSAのトイレ休憩が唯一時間通り。気の毒なのは添乗員さん毎回毎回気を揉んでました。慌てて転んだりほんとご苦労様でした！

In mid-January, I participated in this bus tour, and out of 47 people on the bus, 40 were from China. Each time we departed from different locations, there was about a minute of explanation in Japanese, but afterwards, the conversation continued in Chinese for 20-30 minutes. It created quite an alien atmosphere, and I constantly felt out of place on the bus. If this is such a foreigner-oriented tour, I would have appreciated being informed of this in advance as a precaution.

Additionally, outside the bus, I experienced behaviors such as people cutting in line and persistently pushing to get ahead during the lineup, which even caused some people to fall.

Throughout the tour, I often felt anxious and disappointed, but the personality of the driver and the guide was very good, and it was nice that they generally adhered to the scheduled departure times.

1月中旬こちらのバスツアーに参加し、バス車内47人中40名が中国の方でした。
各地出発の度に1分程度日本語で説明がありますが、その後は20-30分ほど中国語でのお話が続きます。かなりアウェイな雰囲気で、車内では常に肩身の狭い思いをしました。
これほど外国人向けツアーであるならば、注意事項として事前に教えていただきたく思いました。

また、車外でも列に割り込む、整列時も前に入るため執拗に押す等の行為を受け、転ぶ人が出るほどでした。

終始心細く残念な気持ちになることが多かったですが、運転手さんやガイドさんのお人柄は非常によく、基本的に定刻出発が守られており気持ちがよかったです。

Sapporo, our departure point, had little snow, but Asahiyama Zoo was a winter wonderland at -6 degrees, truly representing Hokkaido! Although it was a freezing world, as long as you dress warmly, the cold is not bothersome. The zoo was a place where I could watch the active animals for hours. We had just over three hours there, but it flew by as we ate and browsed for souvenirs. For those with children, it's best to start with the must-see attractions! The kids' snow play can slow you down quite a bit. The polar bears and seals are located on the opposite side from the main entrance, so it takes time to get there. The return trip on the highway was exhausting due to many road closures, taking nearly five hours, but I'm grateful for being safely delivered on the snowy roads without any accidents.

出発地の札幌は雪が少なかったんですが、旭山動物園は雪で-6度、これぞ北海道！！という天候でよかったです。マイナスの世界ですがきちんと防寒すれば気にならない寒さでした。動物園も活発な動物の動きに何時間でもみていたい場所でした。3時間ちょっと滞在時間はありましたが、ごはんを食べたりおみやげを見たりしているとあっという間でした。子供がいる方はこれは絶対見たい！ってところから回るといいです。子供の雪遊びでなかなか前に進めません。しろくまやアザラシは団体入口とは正反対の場所にいるので行くのに時間がかかります。
帰りの高速道路は通行止めが多く5時間近くかかり疲れましたが、事故なく雪道を安全に送り届けてくれたことに感謝です。

Winter is cold and tough for humans, but the animals are very lively and full of energy, which was a lot of fun. I recommend winter over summer!

冬は寒くて人間は大変ですが、動物達はとても元気で生き生きしていて、とても楽しかったです。私は夏より冬がおすすめです！

We booked a bus tour with minimal travel burden for our first trip to Hokkaido with kids, and it was definitely the right choice!

What impressed me the most was the bus guide's stories about Hokkaido's history and culture during the journey. I learned so many things I didn't know, and it was truly an enjoyable time! I fell even more in love with Hokkaido!

The driver's skills were excellent, and we arrived at our destination without feeling sick! It was the best tour!

子連れで初めての北海道、しかも冬ということで、移動負担の少ないバスツアーを申し込みましたが、大正解でした！

そして何より感動したのが、移動中のバスガイドさんの北海道の歴史や文化のお話です。知らなかったことを色々と聞けて、本当に楽しい時間でした！北海道が一層好きになりました！

運転手さんの運転もお上手で、酔わずに目的地まで着けました！最高のツアーでした！

I was attracted to the direct access to Asahiyama Zoo and signed up. The price was reasonable, and we had a bus guide who provided commentary only during the journey. This bus guide had a nice, relaxed vibe. I was satisfied.

直で旭山動物園へ行けるのが魅力で申し込み。
価格も安く、バスガイドさんがついてくれ、移動中だけガイドしてくださる。このバスガイドさんがいい感じに緩い笑
満足でした。

Considering how much you can do, it's an incredible deal! We stopped by Mushroom Kingdom before lunch, and since we were there, we tried the premium mushroom soup! The lunch seemed a bit lacking for men, so if you can eat, it might be a good idea to have something beforehand. The course to fully enjoy nature was truly the best!

こんなに回れることを考えると破格です！
きのこ王国は昼食前に寄りますが、せっかくなのでプレミアムきのこ汁を頂きました！
昼食が男性だと物足りなさそうな感じだったので、食べれる方は食べといてもいいかもです⭐︎
大自然満喫のコース本当に最高でした♩

The bus guide shared various stories about Hokkaido, which was both educational and enjoyable. It was great to see the winter version of Asahiyama Zoo's animals. Since it was my second visit, I was able to read the exhibits that I couldn't read last time at a leisurely pace. There was also plenty of time, allowing us to enjoy everything without feeling rushed. I was very satisfied to be able to eat delicious food at the rest area as well.

バスガイドさんがいろいろと北海道のお話をしてくれたのが勉強になったし楽しかったです。
冬バージョンの旭山動物園の動物達がみれてよかったです。2回目だったので、前回読めなかった展示などもゆっくり読めました。
時間も余裕があって、せかせかせずにゆっくりと楽しめました。
休憩場所でも美味しいものを食べれて、大満足でした。

The bus tour in sub-zero temperatures was completely different from other seasons, allowing us to enjoy the scenery and food unique to the cold period. There were many foreigners, but as a local, I also had a great time. Both Mount Usu and Showa Shinzan are representative volcanoes of Hokkaido, and the winter scenery was breathtaking.

氷点下というなかでのバスツアーは、他の季節とはまったく違っていて、寒い時期だからこその景色や食を楽しめました。外国人が多かったですが、地元民である私も存分に楽しめました。有珠山も昭和新山も北海道を代表する火山ですが、冬景色は圧巻でした。

I have visited Asahiyama Zoo many times, and I often use bus tours. This time, the guide shared a lot of information about the history of Hokkaido throughout the journey, which made it enjoyable. The zoo had already started the penguin walk, so I was very satisfied.

旭山動物園は何度となく訪れており、バスツアーを利用することが多いですが、今回のガイドさんは往路ずっと北海道のなりたちを含めてたくさんお話ししてくださり、楽しく過ごせました。
動物園は早くもペンギンの散歩が始まっていたこともあり、大満足です。

I have visited Sapporo in winter many times, but I challenged myself with a bus tour for the first time. The highlight was the Usuzan Ropeway, but upon hearing that the temperature at the summit was minus 10°C, I braced myself. The initial experience and sensation were truly moving. I strongly felt that I want to visit both Lake Shikotsu and Lake Toya again in spring and autumn. The commentary through the earphones on the bus was also comfortable, and my wife and I confirmed that we had a fulfilling trip. Thank you for your assistance.

冬の札幌に何度も来てますが、初のバスツアーにチャレンジしました。
有珠山ロープウェイが最大の楽しみでしたが、頂上がマイナス１０℃と聞き、身を引き締めました。初体験の初感覚、まさに感動でした。支笏湖も洞爺湖も、また春秋に訪ねたいと強く感じました。
バス内のイヤホンの解説も快適で、妻と充実の旅を確認し合いました。
お世話になりました。

I participated on December 28th. I joined because I wanted to show my partner the Penguin Parade at 2 PM. Since it's only available in winter, I think it's worth seeing. There were many inbound tourists. I wished they would clean the restrooms more frequently. Some were so dirty that they didn't seem like Japanese toilets. 😭

12月28日に参加しました。連合いに14時〜のペンギンパレードが見せたくて、参加しました。冬しか見れないので、見に行く価値はあるかと思います。インバウンドの方が沢山います。お手洗いの掃除を頻繁にしてほしいと思いました。一部、日本のトイレと思えない位、汚れていました😭

I was blessed with clear weather during the winter tour and enjoyed the snowy scenery of Lake Shikotsu's blue waters. I was also satisfied with the experiences at the Usuzan Ropeway and Lake Toya.

雪の季節のツアーで晴天に恵まれて雪景色の支笏湖ブルーを楽しめました。冬の有珠山ロープウェイも洞爺湖湖も楽しめ満足出来ました。

The scenery exceeded all expectations throughout the entire journey. I highly recommend it. It was amusing that the Mushroom Kingdom was closed, but the troubles became part of the memories.

全行程で予想をはるかに超える景色でした。
お勧めします。
キノコ王国が休みだったのは笑えましたがトラブルも想い出になりました。

楽しくスムーズな旅行でした。素晴らしい景色と、とてもプロフェッショナルなガイドとドライバーに感謝します。

Enjoyable and smooth trip, awesome view, very professional guide and driver. Thank you.

The penguin walk at Asahiyama Zoo was very good. I had planned my schedule to match this time. I wish I had a little more time.

旭山動物園のペンギン散歩はとても良かったです。
この時間に合わせて予定を立てくくれていました。もう少し時間があったら良かったかなぁ

I participated from a region where I don't see snow.

The snowy landscape was very beautiful. After visiting Lake Shikotsu, we took the Usuzan Ropeway to the summit. We were able to see a magnificent view.

Lunch by Lake Toya was visually appealing and the meal was satisfying for a tour, but if I could make one request, I would have liked a menu. The scenery at Lake Toya changed in an instant, but it was great to see the beautiful Lake Toya and the sunset from the Silo Observatory.

There were several drop-off points, which was very convenient. The staff were also polite and pleasant. I used the same company's regular sightseeing tour last year and it was great, so I would like to use it again next time.

Beltora offers many excellent tours both overseas and domestically, and I feel safe using their services. Thank you very much.

雪を見ることのない地域からの参加です。

雪景色、とてもきれいでした。支笏湖見学後、有珠山ロープウェイに乗り山頂へ。
壮大な景色を見ることができました。
洞爺湖畔での昼食は、見た目も綺麗でツアーの食事では満足できる内容のお料理でしたが、一つ注文させて頂くとしたらお品書きがほしかったです。
一瞬で景色が変わる洞爺湖でしたが、サイロ展望台からはきれいな洞爺湖と夕日が見られて良かったです。

降車場所も何か所かあり大変便利でした。乗務員さんも丁寧な対応で感じが良かったです。昨年も同社の定期観光を利用し良かったのでまた次回も利用させて頂きたいと思います。

ベルトラさんは海外、国内ともとても良いツアーがたくさんあり安心して利用させて頂いております。ありがとうございました。

Although it was winter, the weather was nice and the scenery at all locations was beautiful. The meals exceeded my expectations and I was satisfied. If I had to wish for something, I would have liked meat or fish as the main dish. My biggest concern was the availability of restrooms during traffic jams or bad weather, but there were no traffic jams and plenty of restroom breaks, so I was able to complete the entire journey without any issues. However, I think it would be better to choose a bus with restrooms in the future, as we never know what might happen.

冬場でしたが天気もよくすべての場所の景色がきれいでよかったです
また食事も期待以上で満足でした。欲を言えばメインに肉か魚がほしかったです。
一番心配していたのは渋滞時や天候悪化の交通不通時のトイレでしたが渋滞もなく
トイレ休憩も多かったので何の問題もなく全行程を終了することができました。
でもやはり将来的には何が起こるかわからないのでトイレ付バスにした方が
よいかと思います。

On my usual travels, I would rent a car and sightsee while driving, but for someone like me who is not used to driving in the snow, the one-day tour on a regular sightseeing bus was really helpful. The lunch menu was also quite elaborate, and everyone was satisfied.

日頃の旅行では、レンタカーを借り走りながらの観光でしたが、やはり、雪走行には慣れない私には定期観光バスの１日ツアーは、ホント助かりました。昼のお食事も大変手の込んだメニューで皆満足してましたよ。

The weather was moderately good, and it was a satisfying tour. I was very grateful to be able to smoothly visit places like Lake Toya and Lake Shikotsu, which are difficult to access by public transportation. Thank you very much.

天気もほどほどによく、満足のいくツアーでした。
公共交通ではアクセスが難しい洞爺湖や支笏湖などをスムーズに観光でき、非常に有り難かったです。
ありがとうございました。

Perhaps due to the rain, the zoo was not crowded, and we were able to enjoy it at a leisurely pace. We also had time to buy souvenirs.

Among the courses, the buffet was very good. We were able to enjoy a variety of unusual dishes to our heart's content.

雨が降ったせいか動物園は混雑もなくゆっくり楽しめました。お土産を買う時間もありました。

コースの中ではバイキングがとても良かったです。珍しいものをお腹いっぱい楽しめました。

It was a bus tour in heavy snow. Thanks to the driver, we were able to return safely. First, we visited Asahiyama Zoo, but the time felt short. We rushed through, but we were able to see the main attractions, which was good. After that, it started snowing heavily, so taking photos at each stop was cold and challenging, but the guide took great photos for us. Unfortunately, we couldn't go to the White Beard Falls, but it was a very satisfying tour.

大雪の中のバスツアーでした。
本当に運転手の方のおかげで無事帰れました。
まず旭山動物園でしたがやはり時間は短く感じます。足早に見て回った感じですが主要な箇所は見れたのでよかったです。この後から大雪でしたので寄る箇所毎の写真撮影が寒くて大変でしたが、ガイドさんが的確に写真を撮ってくださりました。白い髭の滝は残念ながら行けませんでしたが大満足のツアーでした。

We departed from Sapporo early in the morning and it took about two hours to reach Asahiyama Zoo with a break. We could leisurely stay at the zoo for about an hour and a half. The lunch buffet at the herb garden offered a variety of choices, which was enjoyable. Unfortunately, we couldn't stop by the Blue Pond due to time constraints, but the final stop at Shirogane Falls was a perfect way to conclude the tour. On the way back, we were delayed by a traffic accident, so we arrived in Sapporo around 8 PM, but we were able to fully enjoy the day.

早朝札幌を出発し、旭山動物園までは休憩を入れて、２時間程度。動物園には1時間半ほどゆっくりと滞在出来る。ハーブガーデンでの昼食ブッフェもいろいろ選べて楽しい。青い池には時間の関係で寄れなかったが、最後の白ひげの滝はツアーの締めくくりにちょうどいい。帰りは交通事故の影響で札幌到着は20時ごろになってしまったが1日を満喫することが出来た。

I didn't get bored even while traveling alone, the guide was efficient, and the driver always greeted us. The driving was skillful, making for a pleasant journey. I really enjoyed it after a long time! ⤴️💕

一人旅でも飽きず，ガイドさんも無駄なく，運転手さんも必ず挨拶が有り又、運転も上手だし気持ち良い旅でした，久しぶりに楽しめました、⤴️💕

The weather was nice, and I had a very good day. There were 14 people, and while there were some from Asia, it felt like there were more Japanese participants. Since there were few people, we initially had assigned seats, but once we departed, we were allowed to move to any seat we liked.

Although the sightseeing was a bit rushed, it was enjoyable to be taken around. The main guide was an audio guide through earphones. The tour by Chuo Bus was great, and the bus was clean as well.

お天気も良くとてもいい一日を過ごしました。
１４名で、アジア圏の方もいらっしゃいましたが、日本人の方が多かったように感じます。
人数が少なかったので最初は座席が決まっていましたが、出発すると好きな座席に移動させてくださいました。

観光は駆け足にはなりますが連れて行ってもらえるのは楽でした。
主なガイドはイヤホンからの音声ガイドでした。
中央バスさんのツアーはバスもきれいですし良いツアーでした。

I thought it would be more efficient to take a tour rather than driving around Hokkaido with a rental car, so I chose a course that mainly focused on Asahiyama Zoo. In the end, it was the right choice as I was able to visit various famous spots efficiently. There were many people from China on the tour, but by the end, I felt like I could somewhat understand Chinese, which was fun.

久し振りの北海道でレンタカーで回るよりツアーの方が効率的かなと旭山動物園をメインに回るコースを選択😊
結果的には色々な名所を効率的に回れて正解でした。ツアーは中国の方が多かったんですが最後はなんとなく中国語も理解できたような感じして楽しかったです。

Hokkaido is vast, so I was able to eat, drink, sleep, and play without having to drive myself. I could also listen to the guide's announcements about the history along the course, which allowed me to understand everything without having to research it beforehand, making it an effortless and moving experience.

北海道は広いので、自分で車を運転する事無く、お酒も飲めて食う、寝る、遊ぶが出来ました、コース内の歴史などガイドアナウンスも聞けて、事前に自分で調べることなく理解できるので無理なく感動できました。

I enjoyed Asahiyama Zoo just before the snow piled up. It was cold, but the 90-minute visit felt just right. The Blue Pond and Shirahige Falls were not too crowded, making it easy to enjoy them. The lunch buffet was decent, and the tour guide was kind and enthusiastic, but the explanations in Chinese were particularly long, loud, and somewhat grating. Some effort is needed to distribute printed materials or make adjustments.

ギリギリ積雪前の旭山動物園を楽しめました。寒い中でしたが９０分の見学時間は丁度良い感じでした。青い池、白髭の滝もさほど混雑もなく見学できました。
昼食バイキングはそれなり、添乗員の方も親切で熱心でしたが、中国語での説明が
特に長く、音量も高く耳障りでした。ある程度印刷物の配布等工夫が必要です。