All Reviews for Bus Tours

It had been about 30 years since my middle school graduation trip, and I came to Kyoto again to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary. We had a full itinerary of places we wanted to visit, and we enjoyed a leisurely sightseeing experience together as a couple, creating wonderful memories of our trip to Kyoto. The guides were very friendly, checking in on everyone in the tour and engaging in conversation, which was great. The driver also kindly said, "Have a good time" and "Welcome back," making our sightseeing experience very pleasant.

I look forward to visiting Kyoto again! Thank you!

中学の卒業旅行以来約30年ぶりの京都で、また結婚30年記念で京都に来ました。
行きたかった所満載で、夫婦でのんびりと観光させていただき、とても良い京都旅行の思い出になりました。
ガイドさん達もツアーの皆さんに所々で気にかけ、話しかけたりと、とても気さくな感じで良かったです。運転手さんも『いってらっしゃいか。お帰りなさい。』と声かけしてくれて心地よく観光出来ました。

また京都に行った時にはよろしくお願いします！
ありがとうございました！

The guide was very attentive, allowing us to have a fulfilling day on the bus tour. Thank you very much for your help.

ガイドさんが
丁寧だったので充実したバスツアー
の1日を過ごせました。
大変お世話になりました。

I was foolish to sign up for the open-deck bus during an incredibly hot summer. They provided us with cooling patches, but that wasn't nearly enough to cope with the heat, and I couldn't hear any of the sightseeing information. As a result, the bus was nearly empty. I think spring or autumn would be a better time to participate.

とんでもなく暑い夏に、オープンデッキバスに申し込んだ私がバカでした。冷えピタを支給されましたが、そんなもんじゃ足りない位暑くて観光の案内なんて全く耳には入ってきませんでしたね。だからバスもガラガラでした。参加するなら春か秋が良いかと思います。

This bus didn't mention anywhere that there was no first-floor seating! On a day when the maximum temperature was forecasted to be 37 degrees, riding on the second-floor open deck bus was tough! I won't ride again on such a hot day.

However, despite that, the guide kept talking for an hour, incorporating recent topics and doing their best. The driver also helped by stopping in the shade of trees or buildings while waiting at traffic signals, which was a relief.

I thought I wouldn't be able to last if it didn't end in an hour.

このバス、１階席がないってどこにも書いてなかった！
最高気温37度予想の日、２階のオープンデッキバス、これはきつかった！
もう2度と乗らない、こんな暑い日

でも、そんな中、ガイドさんは1時間喋りっぱなし。最近の話題も盛り込んで頑張ってました。ドライバーさんも信号待ちは木陰やビル影に停車してくれて、助かった部分も

1時間で終わらなかったら、体は持たないと思った。

I participated in the course starting at 18:20 on August 3rd. I was worried about the heat since it had been extremely hot during the day, but it was comfortable. I apologize for having the whole place to ourselves as a family of four, but we were able to sit comfortably and listen to the guide's stories well, which was great. My family was also satisfied.

8月3日の18:20からのコースに参加させていただきました。
昼間は猛暑続きだったので暑さが心配でしたが快適でした。
私達家族4人の貸し切りで申し訳なかったですが、席もゆったり座れて、ガイドさんのお話もしっかり聞けて良かったです。
家族も満足していました。

The double-decker bus with mist spraying and no roof allowed for great views from both sides, and the attentive guide made it the best experience. This time, the weather was so nice that I even got sunburned, but I think riding in the rain would also make for good memories. If you take this before sightseeing in Osaka, it might help you avoid getting lost in various ways.

二階建てバスで、ミスト噴射で、屋根が無いから反対側もよく見えて、丁寧なガイドさんが付いて、最高でした。今回は良い天気過ぎて日焼けする程でしたが、雨に濡れなが廻るのも良い思い出になると思います。
大阪観光の前にコレに乗れば、色々な意味で迷わなくていいかも、です。

I was looking forward to it, but unfortunately, due to the rain, I couldn't experience the open deck, which was disappointing. Nevertheless, I enjoyed my time in Osaka in a short period. Next time, I would like to ride again on a sunny day.

楽しみにしていましたが、あいにくの雨でオープンデッキを体感出来ず残念で
した。それでも短時間に大阪を満喫しました。次回は晴れた日にもう一度乗りたいと思いました。

I participated in a course with lunch included from Osaka, visiting Fushimi Inari Taisha, Kiyomizu-dera, Kinkaku-ji, and Arashiyama. The outside temperature that day was 32°C. Since I was traveling with my elderly mother, I thought it was a good plan to efficiently tour the sights while comfortably riding on the bus.

I was surprised that at first, we were the only Japanese people on the bus... The tour guide initially explained in English and later in Japanese. Once we arrived in Kyoto, it was quite challenging to find other Japanese people; almost everyone around us was a foreign tourist. I wondered what country we had come to! There were conversations in Chinese, Korean, English, and Spanish?!

I had heard in recent news that Kyoto was becoming quite crowded, but I didn't expect it to be to this extent. It was a bit too much, and I felt it detracted from enjoying the atmosphere of Kyoto. However, I was impressed by how the bus guides were proficient in English and provided additional guides for those who didn't understand English, ensuring everyone was well taken care of. Overall, it was a fairly enjoyable trip.

伏見稲荷大社　清水寺　金閣寺　嵐山　お昼ごはん付コースで大阪から参加しました。
その日は外気温が32℃。
高齢の母と二人旅でしたので、効率よく　バスの中では快適に　観光地を巡るには良い企画だと思いました。　
びっくりしたのが、最初　日本人は私達二人だけ…バスの添乗員さんも最初は英語で後から日本語で説明をされていました。
京都へ着いたら、日本人を探すのが大変なくらい周りは　ほとんど海外の観光客。私達はいったい何処の国に来たのかしら？!と思うくらい。
中国語　韓国語　英語　スペイン語？！が飛び交っている
最近のNEWSでは京都が大変なことになっていることは知っておりましたが、ここまでとは…
ちょっと多すぎて　京都の風情を堪能する感じではなかったのが残念でした
しかしながら　バスの添乗員さんたちは　英語も堪能で英語がわからない国の方達には、別の添乗員さんをつけたりと　しっかりと対応していらっしゃるなぁと感心しておりました。
まずまず　楽しい旅行でした

It was very hot during this time, but I enjoyed it enough. The guide's explanations were easy to understand, and there was a bit of thrill when we were driving on the highway. A hat and long sleeves are essential for visiting during this season.

時期的にとても暑かったのですが、十分楽しめました。ガイドさんの話もよくわかり、高速を走るときはちょっとスリルがありました。この時期行くには、ぼうしと長袖が必須です。

The tour was well organized.We did not have any problems Both guides were knowledgeable and friendly

It was a great time with old friends, even though I participated from nearby. There were many new discoveries with explanations, even in familiar places. Thank you for a fun moment.

近くからの参加でしたが、懐かしい友達とのいい時間になりました、
知ってる場所でも解説付きで、新たな発見いっぱいでした、楽しいひと時ありがとうございます。

My siblings came from Tokyo and Chiba for my niece's wedding, and they wanted to do some sightseeing in Osaka. After considering various options, we decided on a two-story open-deck bus!

The weather was great, and riding the bus while enjoying the mist shower was very pleasant. We quickly passed by Midosuji, Shitennoji, Tsutenkaku, and Abeno Harukas in just an hour.

My siblings expressed their gratitude, saying they created wonderful memories. I've lived in Osaka for over 30 years, but this was my first time doing city sightseeing. The views from the deck of the double-decker bus felt very fresh everywhere we looked.

I heard that the scenery changes with the four seasons—spring, summer, autumn, and winter—so I thought it would be nice to see Osaka in the autumn!

姪っ子の結婚式で東京や千葉から
兄弟が来ることになり、大阪観光を
したいとの事で、色々検討した結果
2階建オープンデッキバスを！

天気も良く、ミストシャワーを浴びながら走るバスは心地良く、御堂筋や四天王寺、通天閣、アベノハルカスなど、あっという間の1時間でした^_^

兄弟からは、とてもいい思い出ができたと感謝の言葉を頂きました。
私自身も大阪に30年余り住んでいますが、市内観光は初めてでした^_^
２階建バスのデッキからの市内の景色は、どこもとても新鮮に感じました^_^

春、夏、秋、冬の四季によっても違う景色か見れるとの事なので、秋の大阪を見てみたいなと思いました^_^

About 80% of the users were older adults. There were more users than I expected. The weather was also nice, and my husband was happy. If it's your first time sightseeing in Osaka, the prices are reasonable, so I think it's a good option.

年配8割でした。思っていたより利用者多かったです。お天気にも恵まれ、旦那も喜んでいました。大阪観光はじめてでしたら値段も安いので良いのではないでしょうか。

I used this service for a two-night stay in Kyoto for sightseeing. I had read that there are many foreign visitors, and indeed, everyone was punctual and kind. The staff's guidance and explanations were quick, and they remembered my face. Even though I was coughing due to a cold, they helped me by explaining the sightseeing spots in the city while I was moving after getting off the bus.

One concern I had was the lack of clear markers and explanations for the pickup at Kyoto Station. Since it was my first time, there were many tourists around the station, and although I had asked about the meeting point in advance through the Shinki Bus Tour, I struggled to find the marker. I expected a yellow happi coat, but it seems they switched to polo shirts this summer, and I was flustered, not noticing the staff who passed by me multiple times. I would have liked them to use flags when gathering at Kyoto Station as well. Additionally, it would be helpful if there was some explanation about participants from Kyoto Station boarding the bus after taking the train to Fushimi Station and touring the grounds.

A couple with large luggage seemed distressed and complained to the staff, which was unfortunate for both parties.

I wish we had about 20 more minutes at each sightseeing spot, but given the time constraints, I am very satisfied that we were able to visit so many places in one day. I was able to take many photos while running around and create wonderful memories. I will definitely use this service again.

遠方から２泊で京都観光の中日に利用です。
外国の方が多いとは体験で読んでましたが、皆さん時間厳守で、親切でした。
スタッフの方の誘導も説明も迅速で顔をちゃんと覚えて下さり、風邪を引いて咳き込まれてるのにバス降りて移動中に、市内の観光スポット説明をしてくれてとても助かりました。

ひとつ気掛かりなのは、京都駅からﾋﾟｯｸｱｯﾌﾟの際の目印と説明の不備です。初めて行くと駅周辺では観光客が大勢で、事前に神姫バスツアーで集合場所を聞きましたが目印を見つけるのに戸惑いました。
黄色い法被のはずが、今夏からﾎﾟﾛｼｬﾂになったらしく目の前にを何度も往来するスタッフさんに気づかず焦りの右往左往。京都駅集合の時も旗を利用して欲しかったです。
また京都駅からの参加者がバスへ乗車するのは伏見駅まで電車移動の上境内観光後と、どこかに説明が書いてあると良いと思います。
大荷物でツアー参加したご夫婦が知らずに動揺され、スタッフさんへクレームを入れていて、どちらも気の毒でした。

各名所の観光時間はもう20分欲しいところですが、時間配分的に困難なので、これだけ沢山を1日で回れたことにとても満足してます。
走り回りながら沢山の写真を撮り、思い出を残すことが出来ました。
是非また利用させて頂きます。

It was very crowded due to Golden Week, but I thought I wouldn't be able to navigate as efficiently without the tour, so I decided to participate. When we entered the parking lot at Fushimi Inari, we were a bit behind schedule, but as expected from the professionals, they adjusted things so that we hardly lost any sightseeing time.

We also included a meal, and it was definitely the right choice! We were able to enjoy our meal in a relaxed manner, separate from the huge crowds outside.

There were so many highlights, and by the end of the day, my feet were sore. Thank you for taking our family photos and for your thoughtful considerations.

I had a great time. Thank you!

GWのため大変な混雑でしたが、ツアーでなければここまで効率良く回れないと思い参加させて頂きました。
伏見稲荷の駐車場に入る時、少し時間は押しぎみでしたが、さすがプロ❗修正してほとんど観光時間を短縮することはなかったと思います。
食事も付けていたのですが、頼んでいて大正解！外の大混雑とは別にゆったりと食べられる事が出来ました。
沢山の見所満載で、１日の終わりには足はパンパンでした。
家族写真を取っていただいたり、ご配慮ありがとうございました。

楽しかったです。ありがとうございました。

I have been to Osaka a few times for work, but I hadn't properly done any sightseeing, so I was able to visit various famous spots and enjoyed the guide's easy-to-understand explanations. The day I took the ride was hot with strong sunlight, but there was mist, so it felt nice when the wind blew.

大阪には仕事で何回か来たことがありましたが、ちゃんと観光はしてかったので色々と名所を回れたしガイドさんの説明も分かりやすく楽しめました。
乗車した日は日差しが強く暑い日でしたがミストが出ていたので風が吹くと気持ち良かったです。

I participated with my family during Golden Week. We were able to tour the famous spots in Osaka, and since it was an open-top bus, the scenery was amazing. The tour guide slowed down at times to make it easier to see, which made for a wonderful experience.

I would love to join this tour again in a different season to experience the changing seasons!

GWに家族で参加しました。
大阪のここ！って名所を巡ることができ、また、天井のないオープンバスだったので、
景色も最高でした。
途中、速度を落として見やすくしてくださったりととてもいいツアーでした。

四季を感じながら別の季節に参加して見たいと思いました！

On Children's Day, May 5th, I rode a double-decker bus for the first time. I came to Osaka from Kitakyushu for work 40 years ago, and the Umeda area has changed significantly. However, the flow of the Midosuji, Dojima, and the river has not changed, which brought back nostalgic memories. I will ride again if I have the opportunity.

５月５日こどもの日に２階建てバスに初めて乗りました。４０年前に大阪に北九州から就職で来ましたが、梅田の辺りは様変わりしてました。但し、御堂筋、堂島、川の流れは変わってなく懐かしく想いだしました。又機会あれば乗車します。

I participated with an American acquaintance who came to Japan for the first time. It was very crowded, but thanks to that, we were able to see everything efficiently, and my acquaintance was very happy. Thank you very much.

初めて日本に来たアメリカの知人とともに参加しました。激混みの中でしたが、おかげさまで効率よく見て回ることができ、知人もとても喜んでくれました。ありがとうございました。

A friend came to visit Osaka after a long time, so we stayed in the north and chose the southern route! It was great because we were able to explore efficiently, and despite the traffic, we ended up having a lot of fun. We also got off at Harukas along the way, and my friend was really happy about it.

友人が久しぶりに大阪に遊びに来てくれたので、北に宿泊したので南コースを選択！効率よく周れたのと、道が混んでたので、逆にたくさん楽しめて良かったです。途中ハルカスで下車も出来、友人もよろこんでくれました。

そのときの状況でうまく対応していました。ありがとうございました。また機会があれば利用したいです。

そのときのじょうきょうでうまくたいおうしていました。ありがとうのざおました。またきかあがあればりようしたいです。

The three must see places were wonderful. My family enjoyed the tour and our guides were excellent!

I participated from Hokkaido. Most of the participants were foreigners, but the guide, Mr. Yoshikawa, provided clear explanations and it was a lot of fun. The weather forecast predicted rain, but we didn't need to use umbrellas and were able to enjoy the wonderful scenery. I definitely want to request another tour next time.

北海道から参加させていただきました。殆どが外国人でしたが添乗員の吉川さんの説明はわかりやすく大変楽しかったです。
天気予報は雨でしたが傘をさす必要もなく素晴らしい景色を堪能出来ました。
是非次回も他のツアーをお願いしたいです。

I signed up for a tour with my grandfather and mother. It was enjoyable to visit the sightseeing spots without walking around the city.

祖父と母と一緒にツアーに申し込みました。街中を歩かずに、観光名所を巡るのもそれはそれで楽しかったです

The traffic signals and signs overhead were exciting. The best part was how pleasant the highway drive felt. The guide was friendly, so I think it was a great experience that I won't forget!

信号とか看板が頭上でテンション上がりました。１番は高速が気持ちよかったです。ガイドさんが感じ良かったのでいい経験で忘れないと思います！

I was disappointed that Kiyomizu Temple was under renovation. Other than that, everything was as I expected and there were no issues. However, I had assumed the pickup location was at the bus stop, thinking it was a bus from the beginning, and I waited at the bus stop at Kyoto Station. When the time came, I couldn't find the guide and started to panic. It would have been helpful if there was information available for participants coming from Kyoto about transferring to the bus at Fushimi by train.

清水寺が改修中で残念でした。後は、思っていた通りで問題なかったです。ただ、ピックアップ場所が、こちらの思い込みだったのですが、最初からバスだと思いバス停がわの京都駅で待っていて、時間になっても、案内の人が見つからなくて焦りました。京都からの参加者は、伏見まで電車で移動してバスに合流するのをどこかに掲載していてもらえたら良かったです。

It was a bus tour blessed with great weather and a sense of liberation. The highway on the way back felt like a roller coaster, an experience you can't have on your own. The guide's commentary had a local touch, making it very enjoyable.

天気に恵まれ、解放感溢れるバスツアーでした。
帰りの高速はジェットコースターのようで、個人では体験できないです。
ガイドさんの案内が、地元ならでは！という感じでとても楽しめました。

The open-deck bus tour was my first tour visiting Osaka, and we got to see the sights at a height where we could almost reach the signs. It was a short time, but I had a lot of fun.

オープンデッキバスツアー、大阪を訪ねて初めのツアー、看板に手が届きそうな高さより、スポット見学。短時間でしたが楽しかったです。

We came to Osaka for a 2-night trip with our family of four (children in 5th grade and 1st year of high school).

On the first day, we went to the usual Universal Studios Japan. What should we do on the second day?

That's when we found this tour.

I was concerned about parking in Kyoto with our own car, so this was just perfect.

家族　4人（子供　小５　高１）で　２泊で大阪観光に来ました。

１日目は　お決まりの　ユニバーサルスタジオジャパン
２日目は　如何する？

その時に　見つけたのが　こちらのツアーでした。

京都観光は　マイカーでは　駐車場が大変と考えていたので

まさに　打ってつけでした。

The guide was seated in the back, providing information. I think it's better when the guide uses gestures and body language. When they speak from the back, it feels like listening to a recording, which lacks excitement.

ガイドさん後部席に座っての案内書でした。やはりガイドさんの身ぶり手振りもありのほうがいいと思います。後ろで話されても録音聞いているみたいで面白みがないと思います。