All Reviews for Bus Tours

The two-story building without a roof was pleasant with the fresh air. The explanations were helpful, and I was happy to catch a glimpse of Osaka.

二階建ての屋根無しで、外気が気持ちよかったです。説明もためになり、大阪を垣間見ることができて嬉しかったです。

We departed from Kyoto Station around 9 AM and visited Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizu Temple, Kinkaku-ji, and Arashiyama. It was crowded due to Golden Week, but the bus ran on time, allowing us to explore each tourist spot comfortably.

The tour guide provided clear explanations in both English and Japanese, making the travel time enjoyable.

I would like to use this service again.

午前9時過ぎに京都駅前を出発し伏見稲荷、清水寺、金閣寺、嵐山を巡りました。ゴールデンウィークで混雑していましたがバスは時間通り走ってくれて各観光地も余裕もって見学できました。
ツアーガイドの方も英語と日本語で説明が分かりやすく移動時間も楽しく過ごせました。

また利用したいと思います。

I was overwhelmed by the guide's abilities throughout the day. Without someone like them, it would have been impossible to manage a tour with so many foreigners. I had a great time even with the other tourists.

I have just one request. Since it was my first time in Kyoto in 50 years, I would like a map of the meeting place. I left early to allow for some extra time, but the bus wasn't stopping, and I almost ended up being late.

ガイドさんの能力に圧倒された1日でした。あのような方がいなければきっと外国人の多いツアーは無理でしょう。外人さんと一緒でも楽しく過ごせました。
お願いは一つだけ。京都市が50年ぶりでしたので、集合場所の地図がほしいです。余裕をもって早めに出たのですが、バスが止まっていないので、危なく遅刻するところでした。

Under the clear May sky and refreshing breeze, the guidance from our gentle and soft-voiced guide made for an amazing experience. The little bits of knowledge shared here and there were very helpful.

As we walked through the city, people waved at us, and the high vantage point of our Osaka sightseeing allowed us to directly feel the geography and atmosphere of the city.

五月晴れで爽やかな風の下、やさしくて柔らかな声のガイドさんの案内はサイコーの時間でした。所々で伝えてくださる豆知識はとても役に立ちます。
街を歩く人が手を振ってくれたり、高い目線からの大阪観光は地理や街の雰囲気をダイレクトに感じることができました。

It was my first time sightseeing in Kyoto, so I chose a bus tour. I was a bit anxious since it seemed mainly aimed at foreigners, but my Japanese was good. The bus was clean, and both the driver and the tour guide were kind and helpful. Also, the handmade map of the sightseeing spots was excellent. Thank you for your service.

初めての京都観光でしたのでバスツアーを選んでみました。主に外国の方向けとみたので不安もありましたが日本語も上手でした。バスは綺麗ですし運転手さん観光ガイドさん親切で良かったです。あと観光名所のてづくり地図が最高に良かったです。お世話になりました。

A different kind of sightseeing than usual. It was fun! The guide's explanations were easy to understand, and the one-hour duration was just right! ✨✨

いつもと違う観光。楽しかったです！
ガイドさんの解説もわかりやすく1時間という長さもちょうど良かったです✨✨

I participated alone. It would be very difficult to visit all these tourist spots by myself, but it's easy since you can take a bus right to the entrance. Plus, with the guide's explanations, it's a great deal.

1人で参加しました。
これだけの観光地を自分で回るとなるととても大変でしょうが
入口までバスで乗り付けて楽ちん楽ちん、、。
それにガイドさんの解説付きですからお得ですね。

It was my first time sightseeing in Kyoto, but it felt like a tour designed for foreigners. There was no explanation in Japanese, and we were left to explore on our own, with only the meeting time and place provided in Japanese. I think the open-top bus that allowed for hop-on, hop-off, which I rode the day before, was more valuable. I would have liked to have historical explanations available in Japanese, perhaps through an audio guide.

初めての京都観光でしたが、外国の方のためのツアーだった様な気がしました。
日本語の説明は無く、各自で観光する為、集合時間と場所の日本語のみで、前日に乗車した、オープントップバス乗り降り自由の方が、値があった様に思います。歴史的説明は日本語でも聞くことが出来る、イアホン説明でもして欲しいですね

The guide who accompanied us was a local, and they included information that only locals would know, which made it very enjoyable. Although there were many foreign participants on the tour, the guide was fluent in English, and I, as a Japanese person, also learned a lot. I would like to participate again.

添乗して頂いたガイドさんが地元出身の方で、地元の方しか知らない情報も
話に盛り込んで頂き、とても楽しかったです。
外国の方も多いツアーでしたが、英語も堪能で日本人の私も勉強になりました。また参加したいです。

I don't think I could have visited this many spots in one day on my own. The guide's explanations and guidance were great, and I would like to use this service again.

個人では1日でこれだけのスポットは回れなかったと思います。ガイドさんの説明や案内も良かったし、また利用したいと思います。

From what I observed, it seems that you can visit the famous spots in Kyoto in just one day. However, the guidance is in English. If you have a bit of listening ability, I definitely recommend it. It's also a great learning experience with new discoveries. Thank you, Maria. Please guide me to another place next time.

見まわしたところ、京都の有名処を1日で回れるのはこれだけのようです。
ただし、英語案内。少し聞くチカラがあれば絶対にお勧め。勉強にもなります。新たな発見も。mariaさんありがとうございました。また、別の所のご案内をお願いします。

I participated with my elementary school daughter. Despite the crowds during Golden Week, we were able to efficiently visit four places, which left us very satisfied. The traffic wasn't a major concern either.

Since there was a limit on the time spent at each location, I did feel a bit torn, but it was a tour that connected to what we want to do next time.

More than half of the participants were from overseas, and the guide explained everything in English, making it feel like we were on an international trip. It was also helpful that explanations were provided in Japanese (laughs).

I recommend this for beginners in Kyoto sightseeing. Thank you for a wonderful trip!

小学生の娘と二人で参加しました。GWの混み合う中でしたが、京都初心者には効率良く4箇所も回れて、大満足です。渋滞も気になる程ではありませんでした。
1箇所の滞在時間に限りがある為、後ろ髪引かれる思いはありましたが、次回はこうしようと次に繋がるツアーでした。
参加者の半分以上海外の方で、ガイドの方も英語で説明され、海外旅行に来たかと勘違いしそうなレベルでした。日本語でも説明頂いたので、助かりました(笑)
京都観光初心者の方に、おすすめです。
楽しい旅をありがとうございました。

We were blessed with great weather. During Golden Week, the bustling atmosphere of the city became part of Osaka's landscape, with famous spots, new places, and the thrill of the highway, making the time fly by. The guide's wonderful explanations captured those moments beautifully.

If I have the opportunity again, I would like to see how the currently developing areas have been completed and would love to use the services again. Thank you very much.

お天気にも恵まれました。
ゴールデンウイークの最中、沢山の街中の人々の様子をも大阪の景観の一部にしながら、有名処、初めての処、高速道路のスリルもあったりして、あっという間の時間でした。ガイドさんの、その時を捉えた見事な説明が華を添えてくれました。
　また、機会がありましたら、今の開発中の場所がどの様に完成したか伺いたい、また、利用したい、と思っております。ありがとうございました。

This time, it was my first visit to Kyoto in over a decade. With COVID finally settling down, it was a long-awaited family trip, and I wanted to explore as much as possible! However, I thought it would be unavoidable to deal with crowds, so I chose the bus tour from LIMON. This was a great decision. It was an unusually hot day, but I was able to cool off on the bus while enjoying the guide's entertaining stories, and we visited many famous spots, which left me very satisfied. My son, who is in the first year of middle school, was also very interested as he could listen to explanations in both Japanese and English. I would recommend this tour to students as well.

Additionally, I was impressed by the attentive service, such as collecting trash on the bus and offering to take photos at tourist spots. I'm grateful to LIMON! (I want to go on a tour with JEWEL again… Good luck!)

今回、十数年ぶりの京都でした。
コロナがやっとおさまり、家族旅行も久しぶり、せっかくなら、あちこち回りたい！しかし混雑は避けられないと思い、LIMONさんのバスツアーを選びました。
これが大正解。尋常ではない暑さでしたが、バスで涼みながら、ガイドさんの楽しいお話も聞けて、名所も沢山回れて、大満足です。
中1の息子も、日本語と英語の説明を聞けて、興味津々。学生さんにもおすすめしたいツアーでした。

他にも、車内のゴミ集めや、観光スポットでの写真など、よく声をかけて頂き、サービスが行き届いていると感心しています。LIMONさんに感謝！
（またJEWELさんのツアーに行きたいなぁ…頑張って下さい）

It rained all day, but I had a great time. Thank you to the guide for the thorough introductions and assistance. If I have the opportunity in the future, I will definitely use your services again.

一日中に雨でしたが、楽しかったです。ガイドさんが丁寧にご紹介やご案内をいただきまして、ありがとうございました。今後機会がありましたら、またご利用をさせていただきます。

I came from Hokkaido. I knew that most of the participants would be foreigners because I read experiences in advance, but there were indeed many.
This was the only bus tour that allowed us to visit four famous spots in one day, so I signed up.
It was May 1st, and even though it was a holiday, the roads were surprisingly clear since it was a weekday, and we arrived at Kyoto Station safely at 5:10 PM, even though the initial announcement was around 5:30 to 5:45 PM.
The guide provided information in both English and Japanese, and their language skills were amazing.
I made a mistake at the meeting point in Arashiyama and had to call the guide for directions, which caused me to be cutting it close on time. I truly felt that participating in this tour was a great decision.
Thank you very much.

北海道から来ました。外国人の方が大半なのは、事前に体験談を読んだのでわかっていましたがほんとに多かったです。
一日で、4名所を回れるバス観光は、このツアーしかありませんでしたので、申し込みました。
5月1日でしたが、連休とはいえ平日だったせいか道路も意外と空いており終了時間は、当初5時30分〜45分頃とのアナウスでしたが、5時10分に無事京都駅に到着しました。
ガイドさんの案内は英語と日本語の両方でされており、語学力すごいです最高でした。
嵐山で、集合場所を間違って、ガイドさんに電話して、案内していただき、時間ギリギリになり迷惑をかけてしまいました。本当にこのツアーに参加して良かったと思いました。
ありがとうございました。

The train conductor and tour guide were incredibly kind, which made me feel at ease during the journey and sightseeing. I especially appreciated the tour guide's clear explanations, accompanying us to the dining area, and the simple directions for the meeting points. I am very grateful, thank you.

運転士、添乗員さんがすごく優しいかったので
安心して移動、見解が出来ました。
特に添乗員さんの分かりやすい説明、食堂の同行
待ち合わせ場所の簡単な指定などが良かったと思いました。
感謝いっぱいです、ありがとうございました。

I went on a sightseeing tour in Osaka with my mother for the first time, and we joined the tour early in the morning without knowing our way around. The weather was nice that day, and the open deck really enhanced our travel mood. I had researched the famous spots in a travel magazine, but since we weren't familiar with the area, I hesitated to explore on our own. However, by participating in the tour, we were able to see each landmark from the bus while listening to the guide's explanations, which was very moving. After the tour, we took our time to visit the places that caught our interest, and we were able to fully enjoy our Osaka sightseeing experience. Although it was a short time, I’m glad we participated.

初めて母娘で大阪観光に行き、右も左もわからないまま朝一番でツアーに参加しました。
当日は天気も良く、オープンデッキが旅行気分を更に盛り上げてくれました。
情報誌で名所は調べましたが土地勘がないため自力行動に躊躇がありましたが、参加したことで添乗員さんの説明を聞きながら各名所を車内から見ることができ、感動も大きかったです。
ツワーに参加したことで気になった場所に終了後に2人でゆっくり行き、大阪観光を満喫する事が出来ました。　
短時間ではありましたが、参加して良かったです。

The open-top double-decker bus tour was my first experience. The weather was nice and warm, so it wasn't cold at all even in late March. It was my first time in Osaka, and the ability to efficiently sightsee in the city in a short amount of time on the last day was appealing. The guide's explanations were also very enjoyable. My middle school and elementary school children had a great time as well, and they mentioned wanting to try bus tours in various places. I thought it would have been nice to have a bit more time. If given the opportunity, I would like to explore the northern route. However, it was difficult to find the bus stop.

オープン二階建てバス観光は初めての経験でした。天気が良く、暖かい日でしたので、3月下旬でも全然寒くありませんでした。初めての大阪で、最終日の短い時間で、効率的に市内観光ができるのが魅力です。ガイドさんの説明もあり、とても楽しかったです。中学生と小学生の子供達もとても楽しかった、また色々な所で、バス観光をしてみたいと話していました。もう少し時間が長くてもいいと思いました。機会があれば、北ルートをまわりたいです。ただ、バス乗り場を探すのが難しかったです。

I thought that 80% of the participants were foreigners, so I assumed it was for international travel. I didn't expect to be able to converse in English while sightseeing in Kyoto.

参加者の方が外国の方が8割で海外旅行かと思いました。京都観光で、英会話ができればとは思いませんでした。

It was unfortunate that the weather was rainy. I think it's good for enjoying Osaka in a short time, but I felt it was lacking. I believe there should be a one-day course with lunch that includes visits to tourist attractions.

あいにくの雨の天気で残念でした。
大阪を短時間で楽しむには良いと思いますが、物足りませんでした。
観光施設も訪れることができる昼食付の１日コースがあっても良いと思います。

The bus stop at the North Gate was not clearly known to the taxi driver, but we managed to find it. Although it wasn't raining, it felt quite chilly, making the open bus a bit of a challenge, but the sense of openness was fantastic! The tour guide announced the highlights, so we were able to enjoy the hour in no time.

バス乗り場のノースゲートと言う場所がタクシーの運転手さんも定かではなく、でも当たっていました^_^雨は降っていなかったものの急な花冷えという感じでオープンバスは試練な感じでしたが、開放感は最高です！添乗員さんが見所をアナウンスしてくれるのであっという間の1時間楽しむことができました。

I decided to travel to Osaka for the first time in several years, and I wanted to visit places that are characteristic of Osaka. It was fun to discover the new Osaka. The bus guide was amazing!

何年ぶりかに大阪旅行をする事になり大阪らしい所に行きたいと言われ選びました。新しい大阪が知れて楽しいかったです。バスガイドさん最高でした♪

We participated as a couple on April 5th. We were informed in advance that most of the bus passengers were foreigners and that the guide's announcements would prioritize English, which made us feel a bit blue. However, the attentiveness of our guide, Maria, was wonderful, and she frequently checked in with us at the sightseeing spots, making it a memorable experience. We will use this service again if we have the opportunity. Thank you, Maria.

4月５日に夫婦で参加しました。バスの同乗者が、ほぼ外国人の方でガイド案内も英語優先になると事前に伝えられ、少々ブルーな気分になりました。しかしガイドのマリアさんの気配りが素晴らしく、観光地でも度々声掛けをしていただき楽しい思い出となりました。また機会があれば利用します。マリアさんありがとう。

I was able to spend a wonderful time following the schedule. I would like to use this service again if the opportunity arises.

時間に沿ったスケジュールで素敵な時間を過ごすことができました。
また機会がありましたら利用したいと思います。

We were able to go to the desired route, but the guide mentioned that they would make a group reservation for us to enter Kinkaku-ji, and they asked for the children's ages. Even though I told them my child is a middle school student, they immediately asked my child, "How old are you?" to confirm. Since the answer was the same as mine, the guide chuckled a bit.

I felt very uncomfortable about that interaction, especially since I wasn't lying as a parent. Even after returning from the trip, I am still filled with unpleasant feelings about that response. I have never experienced such treatment with other tour companies.

希望のルートへは行けましたが、金閣寺へ入館する為ガイドさんが団体申し込みをしてくださるとの事で子供の年齢を聞かれ親が中学生ですと伝えて居るのにその側ですぐさま子供に年齢は幾つ？と言い確認しておりました。
親と同じ答えなのでガイドさんはクスッと笑っておりました。
親が嘘を言ってるわけでもなくお伝えしたのに、旅行から帰ってからもあの対応に不愉快な気持ちで一杯です。
他のツアー会社でもこの様な扱いはされた事がありませんでした。

It was great to take photos while leisurely exploring. The cherry blossoms were just blooming, but it was a shame about the rain. I made the reservation the day before knowing there was a 100% chance of rain, and I was happy to see the main attractions with my overseas friends.

ゆっくりはしって巡るので写真も撮れてよかったです
ちょうど桜も咲いてて雨なのが残念でした
降水確率100％だとわかってて前日に予約して、海外の友人とだったので主要なとこみれて喜んでました

The tour guide was approachable, very kind, and it was great. There are set meeting times at each sightseeing location, but they pass relatively quickly, so I think it's best to confirm any places you definitely want to visit in advance (including regular shops and many stalls, which can be confusing!).

添乗員の方が接しやすく、とても親切で良かったです。各観光場所で集合時間が決まっているのですが、わりとすぐに経つので必ず行きたい場所などは事前に確認しておいた方がいいと思います（普通のお店を含め屋台なども沢山あるので迷ってしまいます！）

This was my first time sightseeing in Kyoto with my wife, and it was a one-day bus tour for us after 40 years. We arrived at the meeting place an hour early and waited for the guide to check in. Even 15 minutes before the start, no one had arrived at the designated meeting point on the map (Hachijo-guchi Bus Terminal).

In a hurry, I called the emergency contact, and they asked if there was anyone in a yellow happi nearby. Looking around, I spotted three people in yellow happi about 30 meters away, so I went over. A large number of participants had already gathered there. However, there was no sign for "Veltra," and the staff with "LIMON" written on their backs were checking in. You might think, "It’s just 30 meters away, how could you not find it?" but when you're in an unfamiliar place, it's hard to spot something even if you're close to the indicated location on the map. I might be being a bit unreasonable, but the tour schedule ended up being significantly delayed by over an hour, causing us to miss our dinner reservation, and we had to leave the tour during the last sightseeing stop in Arashiyama, unable to participate in the bus ride back to Kyoto Station.

I walked over a kilometer from JR Saga-Arashiyama back to JR Kyoto Station on my own. I even paid for train fare that wouldn’t have been necessary if I had returned with the tour. Other participants on different days have also commented that they wished they had been informed of the final disbanding time during the tour.

Above all, if you are conducting sightseeing tours every day, you should plan the sightseeing schedule with more flexibility! Since "Veltra" is used by many people around the world, I let my guard down and failed to manage the risk of lost time. Unfortunately, my initial impression of the tour's potential was confirmed by the error at the meeting point.

I don't think I will be able to participate again, but I hope our disappointment leads to improvements for future participants, allowing everyone to enjoy a better sightseeing experience in Kyoto!

今回は初めて京都観光をする妻と私は40年ぶりの京都1日バスツアーでした。
最初に集合場所に1時間前に到着しガイドの点呼を待っていました。15分前になっても誰も地図の集合場所（八条口バス乗降場）には来ませんでした。
あわてて緊急連絡に電話すると近くに黄色いハッピの者はいませんか？と言われて見渡すと約30ｍ離れたあたりに黄色のハッピの方が３名見えたので行って見ました。既に大勢の参加者が集まっていました。しかしそこには「ベルトラ」の表示はなく「ＬＩＭＯＮ」と黄色のハッピの背中に書かれたスタッフが点呼していました。結果で見ると「たかが30ｍぐらいの離れた場所ぐらいわかるだろう」とおっしゃるでしょうが、初めて訪れる土地で、自分は案内地図の示された場所にピンポイントにいれば少し離れてもなかなか見つけられないものです。甘えているかもしれませんがツアーのスケジュールも最終的には大幅に1時間以上遅れ夜の食事処の予約に間に合わなくなり最後の嵐山観光の途中でツアーを離れてツアーバスでの京都駅解散まで参加できませんでした。
1㎞以上歩いてＪＲ嵯峨嵐山からＪＲ京都駅に自分で戻りました。
ツアーで戻れば必要ない電車賃も払いました。
このツアーの別日の参加者の方もコメントされていましたが、ツアーの途中案内で最終解散時間を連絡してほしかったです。
なにより毎日観光ツアーしているのなら観光時間スケジュールをもっとゆとりをもって組むべきでしょう！
世界中のたくさんの方が利用しているＶＥＬＴＲＡ”なので、私もつい安心してロスタイムの危機管理ができていませんでした。
ツアーの始まり（集合場所）の誤差からツアーのポテンシャルが低そうな予感が当たってしまい残念でした。
この先、何度も参加はできないと思いますが「私共の残念」がこれからのツアー参加者様達に改善されて皆様がより良い京都観光ができますように！

The double-decker bus tour from Nagasaki to Osaka was fantastic. The announcer was a professional, right? Their voice was beautiful, definitely better than AI. There were many foreign visitors who were cheering as well. However, I got lost trying to find the meeting point, but someone from another company helped me and I made it in time. Next time, I’d like to join on a different route. The driver was also very skilled, so I felt safe taking photos.

長崎から大阪観光に2階バスなんて最高でした
アナウンサーの方もプロ？お声も綺麗でやはりAIよりも良いですよね
外国の方も多くて歓声を上げてましたね
ただ、集合場所がわからずにウロウロしてたら他の会社の方に案内してくれて間に合いました　次回は別ルートでも参加したいです
ドライバーの方も運転お上手で、安心して写真撮れました