Social Bus Hokkaido
Social Bus Hokkaido
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9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
Closed
About
Social Bus is a charter bus company with a personal touch. We offer door to door transportation throughout Hokkaido, and specialise in providing flexible, reasonably priced and comfortable transport for groups of families, friends or travelers. If you are looking for safe, afforable, fun and convenient transport, then you’ve found the right place. We would love to help you plan your next journey.
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Fabian M
Jakarta, Indonesia21 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
I have asked around other services before going to Hokkaido and decided to go with Social Bus because Peta was just so responsive and helpful, catered to our every need, and was very flexible. We went with a family of 7 and Social Bus did NOT disappoint. Peta even came by in the morning of our pick up to say hi. And our driver Nakajima-san was very professional and always on time everyday without fail.
Thank you Peta and Social Bus for making our Hokkaido trip so smooth and memorable. For anyone else looking to book transportation in Hokkaido, this is the only place I will recommend.
Thank you Peta and Social Bus for making our Hokkaido trip so smooth and memorable. For anyone else looking to book transportation in Hokkaido, this is the only place I will recommend.
Written October 26, 2023
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Nitnongkarn A
1 contribution
Feb 2025 • Business
"Social bus" is Part of "Travel Hokkaido CO. , LTD"
You may not see a lot of comments but they are good.
Peta is very helpful. She was quick reply to my question.
My group was on a business visited.
Our schedule got change form time to time during the trip.
I feel grateful for all Peta has done for our group.
We all have a good time. Thanks
You may not see a lot of comments but they are good.
Peta is very helpful. She was quick reply to my question.
My group was on a business visited.
Our schedule got change form time to time during the trip.
I feel grateful for all Peta has done for our group.
We all have a good time. Thanks
Written February 24, 2025
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Ebi❤️Tabi
Bangkok, Thailand9 contributions
Jan 2019 • Friends
Rent mini vans with SOCIAL BUS in Hokkaido for our trip of 9 friends and felt very lucky to conclude the deal with this firm. The staff is always reachable via WhatsApp. They arranged perfect vehicles to suit our requirements so long as we tell them all we need. Quick quotation, reasonable pricing, flexible payment method, slightly flexible hours, friendly drivers and staff,.... we could not ask for more indeed. Easy to contact via WhatsApp while in Japan too. Drivers can speak English very well. So, no communication problem for non-Japanese conversations. Airport & Pickup transfer is reasonably priced given passengers with heavy luggages. Highly recommended for moving around Hokkaido without worries about public transportation timetable or parking lot.
Written January 24, 2019
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Stef C
Cebu City, Philippines25 contributions
Dec 2017 • Family
We had the most beautiful day trip to Lake Shikotsu, Mount Usu and Lake Toya with Peta and Ochan of Social Bus last December. Big thanks to them for accommodating our group prior to their official launch in January 2018. We did a full-day hire of their micro-bus, and the booking process was quick and easy thanks to Peta’s helpful and timely responses. It was also nice not having to deal with any language barrier given that Peta is English.
On the day of the trip, the bus picked us up from the hotel on time. It had plenty of room and was very comfortable, just perfect for the long drive ahead. Ochan expertly drove the bus; snow-covered roads were no problem at all. He and Peta happily showed us around the places on our list and were very flexible with the time spent in each location. We had a pretty relaxed day and were able to enjoy the scenery at a leisurely pace. The radiant sun, the clear blue skies, the beauty of Hokkaido in winter - it was all absolutely breathtaking! Even the views during the drive were amazing!
We had a great time with Social Bus. Peta and Ochan are such warm and lovely people, and we’ll definitely be in touch if we find ourselves visiting Hokkaido again.
On the day of the trip, the bus picked us up from the hotel on time. It had plenty of room and was very comfortable, just perfect for the long drive ahead. Ochan expertly drove the bus; snow-covered roads were no problem at all. He and Peta happily showed us around the places on our list and were very flexible with the time spent in each location. We had a pretty relaxed day and were able to enjoy the scenery at a leisurely pace. The radiant sun, the clear blue skies, the beauty of Hokkaido in winter - it was all absolutely breathtaking! Even the views during the drive were amazing!
We had a great time with Social Bus. Peta and Ochan are such warm and lovely people, and we’ll definitely be in touch if we find ourselves visiting Hokkaido again.
Written January 8, 2018
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Thanks so much!! Again, it was such a great day to travel with you guys!
Please come back to Hokkaido in the future :)
Written January 8, 2018
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Nancy
Singapore, Singapore87 contributions
Jun 2019 • Friends
We are a group of 14 (50yrs & above) & so glad & blessed to have chosen Social Bus.
Found Social Bus by Chance when we decided to visit Hokkaido 8 mths ago. Most agents do not even wanna entertain us & just brush us off to contact them "later".
However, Ms Peta was very obliging, sweet & patient to have been constantly keeping in touch with me whenever i have any questions in planning our trip.
She went the extra miles to even help me plan the routes & make reservation for restaurant knowing our group is big.
We actually only book their bus service & Airport Trfs, yet it was like we had booked a 3 Days Tour as we were provided with a guide, Sam to take care of us in every way he could especially trekking through Hell Valley, up slopes down slopes ensuring our safety.
We did not pay anything additional to just the hiring prices agreed since Day 1 & yet we are given VIP attention and all of us even had a sweet gift to bring home from Peta & Ochan.
My whole group of friends are full of praises for me in fact for choosing Social Bus which i should share this credit with Ms Peta *applause*
Social Bus is strongly recommended for anyone for moving around Hokkaido outskirts and feel free to verify with me any facts about them.
Thanks again Peta, Ochan & Sam & oh yes not forgetting Sweet Erika San who came to receive us at the Airport.
Found Social Bus by Chance when we decided to visit Hokkaido 8 mths ago. Most agents do not even wanna entertain us & just brush us off to contact them "later".
However, Ms Peta was very obliging, sweet & patient to have been constantly keeping in touch with me whenever i have any questions in planning our trip.
She went the extra miles to even help me plan the routes & make reservation for restaurant knowing our group is big.
We actually only book their bus service & Airport Trfs, yet it was like we had booked a 3 Days Tour as we were provided with a guide, Sam to take care of us in every way he could especially trekking through Hell Valley, up slopes down slopes ensuring our safety.
We did not pay anything additional to just the hiring prices agreed since Day 1 & yet we are given VIP attention and all of us even had a sweet gift to bring home from Peta & Ochan.
My whole group of friends are full of praises for me in fact for choosing Social Bus which i should share this credit with Ms Peta *applause*
Social Bus is strongly recommended for anyone for moving around Hokkaido outskirts and feel free to verify with me any facts about them.
Thanks again Peta, Ochan & Sam & oh yes not forgetting Sweet Erika San who came to receive us at the Airport.
Written June 19, 2019
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Thank you so much! We want to travel with you guys again! We’re always waiting for you in Hokkaido :)
Written June 29, 2019
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AASJ
Subang Jaya, Malaysia5 contributions
Feb 2018 • Friends
A wonderful trip to Asahikawa & Furano on a cold and frosty day. Although the weather wasn't too kind to us during our trip, thanks to our experienced driver Daichi, we managed to have a safe and wonderful journey. Coming from a very hot country, this was perhaps the pinnacle of enjoyment of Winter Wonderland with beautiful memories of a lifetime for the Asahikawa Ice Festival and at Ningle Terrace, Furano. The whole trip was well organised through Peta and his team. Keep up the good work and thanks for the wonderful trip.
Written February 19, 2018
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Thank you so much for the kind review! We really enjoyed meeting you on your Hokkaido travel! Hopefully we can see you again in the future ^^ Take care!
Written February 23, 2018
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assi a
6 contributions
Jan 2018
The best trip I’ve ever had!
Full of laughter! Everyone was having fun, and we could make incredible memories!
Cozy bus full of great people on the way to a beautiful place! The definition of “best time”
I haven’t laughed this much in a long time.
Thanks to Social Bus I could visit places I’ve never been to ! A very good choice of places!
Thanks Social Bus ! Thanks everyone!
It is an unforgettable trip!
Full of laughter! Everyone was having fun, and we could make incredible memories!
Cozy bus full of great people on the way to a beautiful place! The definition of “best time”
I haven’t laughed this much in a long time.
Thanks to Social Bus I could visit places I’ve never been to ! A very good choice of places!
Thanks Social Bus ! Thanks everyone!
It is an unforgettable trip!
Written January 12, 2018
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Thanks so much Assi!!
Written January 12, 2018
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Is this a tour bus company? Can we book for just 2 people or do you only do large groups? Is there an itinerary that you follow or can we make requests? How much does it cost if it is a tour and where do you go?
Written November 7, 2018
Hello! We have charter bus transportation for larger groups, but If there are only two of you, feel free to check out our travel company, Travel Hokkaido! You can find us on TripAdvisor or there’s a link from the Social Bus website too! :) We have lots of tours available, or we can personalize something for you too!
Thanks so much,
Peta
Written November 8, 2018
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