All Reviews for Bus Tours

Since I was traveling with my mother, who has some difficulty walking, we decided to join a bus tour this time. The bus guide was very attentive and kind, which made for a wonderful travel experience. I'm glad we were able to visit various places.

足が少し不自由な母との2人旅だったので、今回バスツアーに参加しました。
バスガイドさんがとても気にかけて親切にしてくださったこともあり、楽しい旅行の思い出となりました。
色々と巡れて良かったです。

I had a great experience last time, so I applied again! There was no crowd, the scenery was beautiful, and the schedule allowed us to move just in time for the next bus while sightseeing. There were both covered (regular) buses and open buses, and the open bus made the kids very happy.

前回利用してよかったので、再度申し込みました！
混雑することもなく、景色もよく、観光してたら次のバスの時間にちょうどいいというスケジュールで動けました。
屋根付き(普通のバス)とオープンのバスがあってオープンバスは子供は大喜びでした

I was the only Japanese person, and at first, I was anxious, but with just one word from the guide, I felt reassured and had a fun day. I'm really glad I participated in this tour.

私一人日本人で、はじめは不安でしたがガイドさんの一言で安心して1日楽しく過ごせました。このツアーに参加して大変良かったと思います。

It was a tour for foreigners. The guide's English was easy to understand, and he explained Japan from a foreigner's perspective, which was educational for me as a Japanese person. It also helped me with my English pronunciation! We arrived safely at our final destination, Nara Park, but it was a pity that we couldn't make it in time for the closing hours of the Great Buddha at Todai-ji. The bus tour was convenient and enjoyable.

外国人向けのツアーでした。
ガイドさんの英語はわかりやすく外国人の視点で日本の説明をしていたので日本人として勉強になったし、わかりやすい発音で英語の勉強にもなった！最終目的地の奈良公園には無事に着いたけど東大寺の大仏の閉園時間に間に合わなかったのが残念だった。バスツアーは楽でよかった。

It was very crowded on Sunday, March 30, but the tour definitely takes you to your destination! You won't have any trouble with lunch! You can enjoy it efficiently. On the bus, the tour guide Maria provided thorough explanations, and at the end in Arashiyama, she guided those who wanted to the "Bamboo Grove." The driver was also very friendly. It was a fulfilling tour, and I had a great time!

3/30日曜日でとても混んでいたのですが
ツアーは確実に目的地に行ける！
ランチも困らない！
効率よく満喫できます。
車内では添乗員のマリアさんが丁寧に説明してくださり最後の嵐山では希望者を「竹の小径」まで案内してくださいました。
ドライバーの方も笑顔で対応してくださいました。
充実したツアーでとても楽しかったです！

The cherry blossoms still had many buds, and I think it would have been better to visit a little later, but being in touch with nature helped relieve my daily fatigue! The guide's explanations in both English and Japanese were easy to understand. Thank you!

桜はまだ蕾が多く、もう少し先が良かったと思いますが、自然に触れて日頃の疲れがとれました！ガイドさんの、英語と日本語の説明分かりやすかったです。ありがとうございました！

Each tourist spot had many foreign visitors. Even so, I thought the guide had a tough job managing the schedule. Next time, I would like to avoid the high season.

各観光地は、外国の方が多かった。
それでもスケジュールをこなし、ガイドさんは大変だと思いました。
今度はハイシーズンを避けて行きたいと思いました。

I was a bit anxious before participating in the tour to Kyoto and Nara because it was only available in English, and I don't speak English very well. However, the guide was kind and helpful, which made the experience very enjoyable. I'm glad I signed up for it.

参加日の京都、奈良に行くツアーが、英語ツアーしかなく、そんなに英語が喋れたりもしないので、参加する前は少し不安でしたが、ガイドさんが優しく、親切に対応してくれた事もあり、大変楽しく参加する事が出来ました。申し込んで良かったと思っています。

I participated with my child. There were plenty of restrooms and souvenir shops in various places, so we were able to enjoy sightseeing without getting bored.

子供を連れて参加しました。各所にトイレもお土産屋もたくさんあったので飽きずに観光することができました。

I was able to take my time and enjoy the tour. The guide provided thorough explanations in both English and Japanese, which was great. The lunch was delicious, and it was nice to feel the essence of Kyoto.

工程的にゆっくり回る事が出来た。
ガイドの方も英語と日本語で丁寧に説明され
良かった。
昼食が美味しく、京都を感じられて良かった。

I participated in a day trip tour from Osaka to Amanohashidate and the Ine Boat Houses. I think I could probably go on my own, but the tour is convenient since they take you by bus. Unfortunately, it was a cloudy day, so Amanohashidate looked a bit hazy, but it was still very beautiful. I didn't know about the Ine Boat Houses, but it's a very lovely town that you can explore in about 20 minutes. Riding the sightseeing boat and feeding the seagulls was also a lot of fun.

大阪から日帰りで天橋立、伊根の舟屋のツアーに参加しました。
自分でもおそらく行けるのだと思いますが、バスで連れて行ってくれるので、ツアーは楽です。あいにくの曇り空だったので、天橋立は少し霞んで見えましたが、でもとても綺麗でした。伊根の舟屋の存在は知らなかったのですが、とても綺麗な街で20分もあれば全てまわれます。遊覧船に乗ってカモメの餌やりもとても楽しかった。

I participated in a bus tour for the first time. It seemed to be a tour aimed at foreigners, and I was a bit nervous at first, but the guide provided information in both English and Japanese, even taking photos for us. I had a very enjoyable and fulfilling day.

初めてバスツアーに参加させて頂きました。外国人を対象とするツアーだったようで最初はドキドキでしたが　ガイドさんが英語と日本語両方で案内してくださり　写真まで撮ってくれてとても楽しい充実した1日を過ごす事が出来ました。

I appreciate the care of the tour guide. It was a very enjoyable day and became a great memory. Thank you very much.

添乗員さんのお気遣いに感謝です
とても楽しい１日になりました
良い思い出になりました
ありがとうございました

After walking over 20,000 steps each day for three days on the train and on foot, the one-day bus tour was a great experience. The tour guide took photos for us and pointed out great photo spots, leaving us with wonderful memories. During our four-day, three-night stay, we walked over 20,000 steps every day and were touched by the kindness of the people in Kyoto. The three sisters had a fun trip together.

毎日電車、歩きで2万歩以上歩いた後の3日目のバス1日ツアー、添乗員さんが写真を写して下さったり写真スポットを教えてくださり良い思い出の写真が残りました。
３泊4日毎日2万歩以上歩き京都の皆さんの優しさに触れ三姉妹楽しく旅をする事ができました。

The tour guide was wonderful, and we were able to sightsee without any stress. By chance, the bamboo grove was also not crowded, allowing us to fully enjoy winter in Kyoto.

添乗員さんが素晴らしく、ストレスなく観光できました。たまたま？竹林も空いていたので冬の京都を堪能できた。

It was great to be able to experience typical Kyoto sightseeing. The tour had about half foreigners, with explanations in both English and Japanese! It was smoother than going on our own since it included the entrance fees and lunch.

Buses are convenient since they are plentiful everywhere.

代表的な、京都観光ができるのがよかった
外国人と半々くらいのツアーで、英語と日本語の説明でした！
自分達で行くより、参拝料金やお昼ごはん付きだったのでスムーズに行けました！

どこに行っても多いので、バスが楽です

Kyoto has so many tourist spots that it's overwhelming, but I was very satisfied with being able to visit the classic locations in a compact way. Above all, it was stress-free since I didn't have to worry about transportation methods, allowing me to enjoy myself. There were also international guests with us, which made me realize that Kyoto is a global tourist destination. Communicating in my limited English is also a memorable experience. The staff member Makimiki Mikimaki was very helpful as well. Thank you very much.

京都は観光すべき場所が沢山あって目移りしてしまうのですが、定番スポットをコンパクトに巡る事が出来てとても満足です。
何より交通手段と方法に悩まなくて良いので、ストレス無く楽しむことが出来ました。
海外のお客様も一緒で、京都はグローバルな観光地なのだと再認識。拙い英語でコミュニケーション出来たのも思い出です。
スタッフのまきみきミキマキさんにも、良くして頂きました。ありがとうございました。

The guide was very considerate, and I had a great time from start to finish. The main explanation was in English, but there were also explanations in Japanese, which was not a problem at all.

ガイドさんの気遣いが良く、最初から最後まで楽しく過ごせました
メイン説明は、英語でしたが、日本語での説明もあり、苦になりませんでした

I participated alone, but the guide was kind and I had a great time. I'm glad I joined because we were able to efficiently visit the famous spots in Kyoto.

一人参加でしたが、ガイドさんも親切で楽しめました。
京都の名所が効率よく回れるので参加してよかったです。

Since I had accommodation in Osaka, it was convenient to arrive in Osaka first. The time I participated in the tour was during the hot summer days, so I was satisfied that we could travel in an air-conditioned bus and efficiently visit the main spots in Kyoto.

大阪に宿をとっていたので、大阪初着で便利でした。ツアーに参加した時期は真夏の暑い日だったので、クーラーの効いたバスで移動し、京都の主要スポットを効率よく回れたので満足です。

Thanks to our guide, Mr. Yamamoto, we had a wonderful time. There were many international visitors, and we were the only Japanese, but after the overall English-guided tour, we received individual guidance in Japanese, which doubled our enjoyment. We had no time to search for transfers or dining options, and we were able to leisurely visit four popular spots, which was fantastic. It felt like being in an overseas version of Kyoto, which was also enjoyable. Additionally, Mr. Yamamoto pointed out places that I had overlooked during my last visit, which was very nice. At first, I thought it was a bit pricey, but it turned into a wonderful memory that was worth more than the price. Thank you very much.

ガイドの山本さんのおかげで楽しい時間を゙過ごすことができました。海外の方が多く日本人は私たちだけでしたが、全体の英語でのガイドのあと個別に日本語でもガイドしていただき２倍楽しめました。乗り換えや食事処を探す時間もなく、４カ所も人気スポットをゆっくり回ることができてとても良かっです。日本なのに海外の京都という感じでこれも楽しかったです。それからガイドの山本さんには、前回来ても目に止まらず素通りしていたポイントなどもガイドしていただき、この点もとても良かったです。はじめはちっと高いかと思いましたが、値段以上に素敵な思い出になりました。ありがとうございました。

The tour guide frequently expressed feeling unwell, which made us anxious.
On our way from Kyoto to Amanohashidate, we took the wrong highway, and as soon as we exited the interchange, we had to make a U-turn in front of the toll booth and get back on the highway. This was the first time I experienced something like this while using a bus. I was worried that an accident might happen. After that, I felt uneasy. In the end, we missed the sightseeing boat at Ine's Funaya that we were supposed to take in the morning. Despite the bad weather in the evening, the bus departed without checking on the passengers left behind.
Even while driving on the highway, the tour guide was moving around the bus collecting fees for optional activities and was being called out loudly by the driver.
It seemed that the coordination between the driver and the tour guide was terrible, creating a negative atmosphere inside the bus.

＊添乗員の方が、体調不良をしきりにアピールし、こちらも不安になりました。
＊京都から天橋立へ向かう際、高速道路を間違えたとのことで、インターチェンジを降りた途端、料金所の前でUターンし、再度高速道路に乗りました。
今までバスを利用し、このようなことは初めてです。事故が起こるのでは？と
その後は不安でした。結局午前に乗る予定だった伊根の舟屋の遊覧船にも間に合いませんでした。夕方には、天気が悪かったにもかかわらず、乗客を点呼もせず残したまま出発しました。
＊高速道路を走っているにもかかわらず、添乗員の方はバスの中を移動しながらオプションの料金を集めており、ドライバーから大声で呼ばれていました。
＊ドライバーと添乗員の方の連携が最悪の様で、バスの中の雰囲気が悪かった。

I was glad to efficiently visit the famous tourist spots in Kyoto. We had international participants on the tour, and the explanations were provided in both English and Japanese, which helped me understand the content well and also served as a good opportunity to study English. I chose the lunch plan, and while the Kyoto tofu meal was a bit different from what I had imagined, it was delicious.

京都の有名な観光地を効率よく回れて良かったです。海外からの方も一緒にツアーを回りましたが英語と日本語で説明してくださったので、内容もしっかり分かり英語の勉強にもなりました。
昼食付きプランを選択しましたが、京豆腐御膳…想像していたものとは少し違いましたが美味しくいただけました。

I was deeply impressed by the beauty of Fushimi Inari Taisha, Kiyomizu-dera, Kinkaku-ji, and Arashiyama. I spent a whole day visiting these four places and enjoyed their unique charm and atmosphere. However, if I could wish for anything, it would be to explore each one more slowly. I spent quite a bit of time waiting in long lines to receive each temple's goshuin, but I was satisfied with that experience. Additionally, the guide was very kind and made the tour enjoyable, which was great.

伏見稲荷大社、清水寺、金閣寺、嵐山、それぞれの素晴らしさに、感激しました。
1日かけて4か所を巡り、それぞれの美や風情を堪能しましたが、欲を言えば、
一つ一つをもっとゆっくりと巡りたいと思いました。
それぞれの御朱印をいただくために、長蛇の列に並んだので、それに時間を
使ってしまったのですが、それはそれで、満足してます。
それから、ガイドさんが、とても親切で、楽しく、いてくださってよかったです。

When we arrived at the meeting place, the tourist bus parking lot, we found that almost all the tour buses had the GOGODAY flag displayed. We searched for our bus, but there was none to be found. While we were standing there, a foreign guide approached us, and just when we thought we could finally board, we were told that the bus wasn't parked in the lot. Instead, we had to walk about 200 meters to a convenience store parking lot, where we found not a bus, but a 10-seater Hiace wagon. We ended up being exactly 10 passengers. As expected, the interior was so cramped that we could barely move. During the ride to our first destination, the uncomfortable vehicle made me feel unwell, and I decided that I couldn't take it anymore, so I canceled the tour. After that, I returned to Kyoto Station using public transportation.

集合場所、観光バス駐車場でGOGODAYの旗の下に集合ということで行ってみると ほとんどのツアーバスがGOGODAYの旗が掲げられてて、私達が乗るバスを探し回るが該当するバスは無く、その場で佇んでいたら、外国人のガイドさんから声がかかり、やっと乗れると思いきや、バスは駐車場内には止めて無いと言う事で200ｍ程歩かされたコンビニの駐車場で、そこに待機してたのはバスで無く10名乗りのハイエースワゴンに私達乗って丁度10名の客が乗りました、案の定車内は身動きもできないほどのキツキツな状態で最初の目的地までの道中、快適とは言えない車に揺られながらいると気分がすぐれなくなり、これ以上無理だと思い このツアーをあきらめてキャンセルしました。その後 公共交通機関で京都駅までもどりました。

It was forecasted to be cloudy with rain, but somehow it held up. I was the only Japanese person, but I was guided well and had a meaningful day.

曇りのち雨予報でしたが、なんとかもちました。日本人は、私だけでしたが上手にガイドされており有意義な日を過ごしました。

Amanohashidate and Ine were wonderful places worth visiting at least once. However, the tour itself was the worst.

First, the sightseeing boat in Ine could only be booked at 12:00 or 16:00, so the order of Amanohashidate and Ine was suddenly switched. At this point, it was already questionable, but then the driver made a wrong turn, causing a nearly 20-minute delay, and we ultimately missed the 12:00 boat, changing to the 16:00 boat instead. We toured Amanohashidate as originally planned. At this point, the guide was expressing dissatisfaction with the driver in Chinese and venting to the Chinese tourists after arriving at Amanohashidate. The guide probably wanted to say that it wasn't their fault, but from the customer's perspective, the guide and driver are on the same team. By the way, the driver did not apologize for the delay at all.

We headed from Amanohashidate to Ine, but this time the guide and driver started arguing again about whether we could reach the funaya by bus. The guide used the bus microphone to express dissatisfaction with the driver in Chinese again, leaving non-Chinese speakers completely out of the loop. Also, although we were supposed to gather at the parking lot at 15:45, the bus was nowhere to be found. While the parking spaces were full, it seemed there was a lack of communication between the guide and driver, and we were left wandering around not knowing where to board.

After disembarking from the sightseeing boat, we stopped by the tourist information center to pick up those who hadn't taken the boat, but there was no explanation about this at all. In the end, we arrived at Kyoto Station an hour late, but despite the obvious human error causing the delay, there was no proper apology.

Additionally, with 48 participants, the bus was so cramped that it couldn't accommodate everyone without using extra seats, leading to arguments among tourists over seating. Couldn't they have capped the tour at a smaller number or arranged for two buses?

This tour began with an unthinkable mistake for a professional, where the sightseeing bus driver made a wrong turn, followed by a clear lack of communication between the guide and driver, and the guide's lack of professionalism in airing internal issues to the customers. I was exhausted from being caught up in things I never wanted to see as a customer. I never want to experience a tour like this again.

天橋立と伊根は素晴らしいところだった。一度は足を運ぶ価値のある場所である。ただし、このツアー自体は最悪だった。

まず、伊根の遊覧船が12時か4時しか取れないということで、急遽天橋立と伊根の順番が入れ替わった。この時点で⁇だったが、さらに運転手が道を間違え20分近いロスがあり、結局12時の船に間に合わず伊根の遊覧船は4時に変更、当初の予定通り天橋立を観光した。この時点でガイドは中国語で運転手への不満を、天橋立に到着後、中国人ツアー客にぶちまけていた。ガイドとすれば、自分は悪くないと言いたかったのだろうが、客からすれば、ガイドと運転手は同じ側の人間である。ちなみに、運転手からも最終的に遅れたことへの謝罪は何もなかった。

天橋立から伊根へと向かったが、今度はバスで舟屋に行けるか否かで再びガイドと運転手が揉め出した。ガイドはバスのマイクを使って中国語で運転手への不満を再びぶちまけるが、中国語の話者以外は完全に置き去りだった。また、3時45分に駐車場で集合のはずなのにバスがいない。駐車スペースが満車だったこともあるが、ガイドと運転手の間で連絡ができていないのか、駐車場以外のどこで乗るかもわからず右往左往させられた。

遊覧船を下船後も、観光案内所に遊覧船に乗らなかった人をピックアップするために立ち寄ったが、そうした説明は全くなかった。結局、京都駅に１時間遅れで到着したが、明らかな人為的ミスによる遅延にも関わらず、これといった謝罪もなかった。

さらに、参加者が48人と多く、バスは補助席を出さなければ参加者全員を収容できないありさまで、非常に窮屈だった。おかげで、座席を巡るツアー客同士の口論までおきた。より少ない人数でツアーを締め切る、あるいはバスを２台用意するなどできなかったのか。

このツアーでは、観光バスの運転手が道を間違えるという、プロとして考えられないミスに始まり、明らかなガイドと運転手の意思疎通の不足が原因の二転三転、そして内輪の事情を客にぶちまけるガイドのプロ意識の欠如など、あってはならないもの、客として見たくないものに振り回されて疲労困憊だった。こういうツアーは二度と経験したくない。

The guide provided information in both Japanese and English, and we, as Japanese people, had a great time. The tour, which allowed us to visit efficiently, was truly helpful. Thank you for your assistance. The guide was kind and wonderful, and we felt safe with the driver as well.

ガイドさんは日本語と英語両方で案内してくれて日本人の私達もとても楽しかったです。
効率よく回れるツアーは本当助かります。
お世話になりありがとうございました
親切で素敵なガイドさんです。運転手の方も安心できました

Previously, I found it a bit cumbersome to look for transportation options while sightseeing in Kyoto, perhaps due to my age. This time, I was torn between a guided tour and a sightseeing shuttle bus, but choosing the shuttle bus was definitely the right decision. Since my flight from Itami was in the evening, I could only explore until around 2 PM, but if I were to visit again, I would love to spend a full day exploring.

I want to particularly mention that the male tour guide was friendly and engaging, allowing for various conversations, which made for truly enjoyable travel memories. My wife and I are very grateful for that. We also had some photos taken.

以前京都観光で交通手段を探すのが歳のせいか面倒で今回は観光案内付きか観光巡回定期バスにと迷いましたが巡回バスで大正解でした､夕方に伊丹発だったので14時位までしか廻れませんでしたが次回廻るとしたらたっぷり1日廻りたいと思います
特記したいのが男性の添乗員の方は気さくで
色んな会話が出来て本当に楽しい旅行の思い出作りが出来たと嫁共々感謝しています
写真も撮ってもらいました　

I will be sightseeing with various people from overseas. Sometimes, there might be only one Japanese person like me. The guide communicates equally with everyone, providing the same information in both English and Japanese, which is reassuring. I chose this tour because my first choice was fully booked, but I was able to visit the classic sightseeing spots in one day and make effective use of my time. Being able to ask about recommended souvenirs and have my questions answered is something unique to guided tours.

色んな海外の方々と一緒に観光します。時には私のように日本人は1人なんて時もあるかもしれません。ガイドさんが平等にコミュニケーションとってくださるので、同じ案内を英語と日本語で案内してくれます。安心です。第一希望のツアーが満席か？でこちらに決めましたが1日で定番の観光地を巡れて時間も有効に使えました。おすすめのお土産をたずねたり、質問に対応してもらえるのはガイドさんつきツアーならではです。