All Reviews for Sightseeing Tours

I participated with five friends, and there were many people from China, but everyone was punctual and things went smoothly. This was my third trip to Hokkaido, and in the past, I felt that the travel time was long, but this time we had one male guide who spoke fluent Japanese and Chinese and provided detailed explanations of the highlights and local delicacies. We had a 90-minute stay at Asahiyama Zoo, and thanks to the accurate advice, we were able to tour efficiently! We all had a great time and returned very satisfied!

仲間5人で参加　中国の方も多かったですが皆さん時間厳守でスムーズでした。北海道は３回目いままでは　移動時間が長く感じられた旅でしたが、今回はガイドさん男性１名で、流ちょうな日本語、中国語を使い見どころ味どころを丁寧に説明。旭山動物園は９０分の滞在ですが的確なアドバイスで効率よく回れる案内通り！十分楽しめました。５名共に満足で帰ってきました！

The course with lunch included had options for a Kyoto cuisine set and a Kyoto tofu set, and since I was there, I chose the Kyoto cuisine course. However, the restaurant specializes in tofu dishes, and naturally, the meal consisted entirely of tofu dishes. I couldn't help but ask the person I was dining with which tour course they had chosen. They seemed to be worried too, wondering if this was not the Kyoto tofu course.

There were many delicious-looking restaurants near Kiyomizu-dera, so I thought I should have skipped the lunch option given this meal.

I was satisfied with the tour itself as we visited the main four locations. However, the schedule was tight, so I don't think it's suitable for those who want to take their time exploring. The tour guide was accommodating in both English and Japanese, and their service was good. It was just the meal that was disappointing.

昼食付きのコースは、京料理御膳と京豆腐御膳があり、せっかくだからと京料理御膳のコースを選択しました。
しかし、お店は豆腐料理のお店で、食事内容ももちろん豆腐料理ばかり。
思わず、一緒に食事をした方にどのツアーコースを選択したか確認しました。その方も、これは京豆腐コースじゃないのか？と不安に思っていたようです。
清水寺には美味しそうなお店がたくさんあったので、この内容なら昼食付きにしなければ良かったなと思いました。

ツアー自体は主要な4箇所を回れたので満足しています。ただ、スケジュールがタイトなので、ゆっくり見て回りたい方は向いていないかと思います。
添乗員さんは、英語と日本語で対応しており対応も良かったです。
本当に、お食事だけが残念でした。

The weather was nice on the day of our visit, and there was no traffic, so we arrived smoothly in Takayama. With only two hours of free time, we had lunch as well, which made our sightseeing a bit rushed, but I was moved by the charm of the old town that I hadn't felt in my younger days. There are many restaurants where you can enjoy Hida beef, which is tender and highly recommended. It was my first time visiting Shirakawa-go, and the gassho-zukuri houses lined up there were truly impressive. There are also points where you can overlook the town, which takes about 20 minutes on foot, but there are also microbuses available. The autumn leaves had started to change, and they were very beautiful.

当日はお天気も良く、渋滞も無かったのでスムーズに飛騨高山に到着出来ました。
自由時間が2時間という中で昼食も食べたので、急ぎ足の観光となりましたが古い町並みを散策し若い頃には感じなかった味わいを感じ感動いたしました。
飛騨牛を頂けるお店が多く、柔らかいお肉ですので是非オススメです。
白川郷は初めて行きましたが、合掌造りの家が立ち並び圧巻の迫力もあります。
街並みを見下ろすポイントもあり、歩いて20分程度ですが、マイクロバスも出ています。
紅葉も始まっていて、とても綺麗でした。

The weather was very nice, and it was great to have a well-organized schedule. I would like to participate in another interesting tour if there is one. Shirakawa-go had beautiful scenery, and I was disappointed that I couldn't attend the light-up event. Hida also had beautiful streets, but there were many tourists, so I would like to visit during a quieter time. I was a bit surprised by the number of foreign tourists. It was wonderful to experience the charm of Japan. I'm looking forward to another interesting project.

とても天気も良く、
きちんとしたスケジュールで良かった。
また面白いツアーが有れば参加してみたいですね。
白川郷は景色が良く、ライトアップイベントには
参加できなかったのでざんねんでした。
飛騨は町並みも綺麗で良かったですが、
観光客が多く並ぶ場所が多いので静かな時期にもきてみたいですね。
外国人の観光客も多く、少し驚きでした。
日本への魅力があってとてもよかったです。別の面白い企画を期待してます。

I requested to extend the stage for Hikaru-kun from Ishiyama-dera to Kyoto city for two people in their 80s, who are each other's in-laws. The explanations were very easy to understand, and we were able to sightsee efficiently. The air conditioning was always taken care of, and the lunch, which was the recommended curry soba from the driver, was excellent and made my parents very happy.

They are saying they want to come to Kyoto again, so I would like to request it.

80代の2人のお互いの義理の風呂を連れて、光る君への舞台を石山寺から京都市内まで延長してお願いしました。
説明もとてもわかりやすく、効率的に観光できてエアコンも常に気を遣っていただき、お昼ご飯も運転手さんおすすめのカレー蕎麦最高だったねーと両親もを喜んくれました。

また京都に来たいねと言っておりますので、お願いしたいです。

I went in early November. Even though it's November, Ishigaki Island was still hot and humid enough to be considered summer, and by the end of the tour, I was quite sweaty. We got off about 30 minutes by car from Ishigaki Port and crossed through the jungle while searching for creatures, then went to the beach to see the starry sky. Unfortunately, the sky was somewhat cloudy, so we couldn't see the stars very well, but I was satisfied to encounter small coconut crabs, hermit crabs, and larger frogs in the jungle along the way. It's easy to go and you won't get wet, so I recommend it for those who love creatures and astronomy.

11月上旬に行ってきました。
11月といっても石垣島はまだ夏といっていいほど蒸し暑く、ツアーを終えた頃には割と汗だくになっていました。
石垣港から車で30分ほど行ったところで降りて、ジャングルを生き物探しをしながら突っ切って砂浜で星空を見る、という内容でした。
生憎空が曇り気味だったため星空はそこまでよく見えませんでしたが、道中のジャングルではヤシガニ(小)、オカヤドカリ、大きめのカエルなどに会うことができて満足です。
気軽に行けてしかも濡れることはないので、生き物好き・天体好きの方におすすめです。

It was great to be able to visit so many tourist attractions at this price, as exploring them on my own would have taken a lot of time and money.

自分でこの観光地を巡るのは時間も費用もかかるので、この価格でこれだけの観光地を巡る事が出来たので良かったです

A family trip to Osaka. Blessed with good weather, we enjoyed a quick tour of Osaka under the clear blue sky while admiring the buildings. The guide's stories were enjoyable, and before we knew it, an hour had passed, making for a delightful experience.

大阪での家族旅行。
天候にも恵まれ、快晴の青空のもと、ビルを眺めなながら大阪をサクッと見学。
ガイドさんのお話も楽しく、あっという間に1時間が過ぎ、楽しい時間を過ごしました。

We departed at 8:30 and arrived at Shirakawa-go around 11:00. After getting off the bus, we walked through Deai Bridge and the streets of Shirakawa-go, visiting the interior of the Wada House, which features traditional gassho-zukuri architecture.

After visiting the Wada House, we enjoyed A5-ranked Hida beef skewers and pork skewers from Shirakawa at a small shop called "Yui no Sato" located just before Deai Bridge. Both were incredibly flavorful and juicy, thanks to being grilled over charcoal.

Our two hours in Shirakawa-go flew by in no time.

Next, we arrived in Takayama a little after 14:00 and had 5th-grade rare cuts of Hida beef sushi served on hand-baked seaweed rice crackers at a shop called "Kotte Gyuu," located in the old town. I think it was the best beef dish I've ever had.

After that, we visited Takayama Jinya, which is the only remaining government office of its kind in the country.

Again, two hours passed quickly, and we left Takayama around 16:15.

This tour had mostly foreign participants, but everyone was well-mannered, and the bus was quiet. The staff were also foreign but spoke Japanese and were very pleasant.

Originally, the plan was to visit Shirakawa-go after Takayama, but due to anticipated crowds, we went to Shirakawa-go first, considering the time constraints there.

Since Shirakawa-go and Takayama have poor access, the bus tour was a great choice.

　8時半に出発して、11時頃白川郷に着きました。バスを降りて、出合橋を通って、白川郷の通りを抜けて、合掌造りの和田家の建物内部を見学しました。
　和田家の見学の後、であい橋の手前の「結の郷」という小さなお店でA5ランクの飛騨牛の串焼きと白川産の豚の串焼きをいただきました。いずれも炭火焼の風味が大変よくジューシーです。
　白川郷での2時間はあっという間に過ぎていきました。
　続いて向かった高山に14時過ぎに着き、古い街並みの中にある、「こって牛」というお店で、お皿の代わりのあおさ入り手焼き煎餅の上に、三貫の寿司がのった5等級の希少部位の飛騨牛握り寿司をいただきました。今まで食べた牛料理の中で一番おいしいと思いました。
　その後、通りを抜けた少し先にある高山陣屋を見学しました。ここは全国に唯一現存する郡代・代官所だそうです。
　ここでも２時間はあっという間で、16時15分頃高山を後にしました。
　このツアーは大半が外国人でしたが、皆さんマナーが良く、バスの中も静かでした。係員の方も外国人でしたが、日本語もお話になり、感じの良い方でした。
　予定では、高山の後に白川郷でしたが、混雑が予想されるということで、時間制限のある白川郷に先に向かう配慮もありました。
　白川郷や高山はアクセスが悪いので、バスのツアーはとても良かったです。

Thank you for allowing me to participate. During my visit, I was able to observe the training of mechanics, cabin attendants, and pilots, which was fantastic. I am also grateful for the consideration shown to my elderly mother during my participation. I was impressed by the quality of employee training. I gained a clear understanding of the journey to becoming a pilot. It is obvious, but I realized how important it is to maintain various security training.

参加させていただきありがとう。
参加時に、ちょうど、整備士、ＣＡ、パイロット方々が、訓練されている所を、見学できまいたので、さいこうどした。
参加させて頂いた時、高齢の母親に、色々配慮頂き感謝しております。社員教育が、良く出来ている所にも、感動しました。
パイロットになるまでの、道のりがよく分かりました。
当たり前ですが、保安に対して凄く色々な訓練をして維持していくことが、重要だと良く分かりました。

What stood out to me the most were the mangrove tour and the water buffalo cart ride. The boatman during the mangrove tour skillfully controlled the boat while sharing fascinating stories about the ecosystem, and he was able to spontaneously respond to the rare creatures that appeared, which was very captivating.

Additionally, the interactions between the guide and the water buffalo conveyed a strong sense of trust. The buffalo cart moved along while the guide explained things to the guests, and the harmony created with the singing and the sanshin was truly moving.

Lunch was also delicious, made with local ingredients. Although I participated alone, the staff provided thorough explanations, so I didn't feel confused at all.

特に印象に残ったのはマングローブの遊覧と水牛車でした。
　マングローブ遊覧の船頭さんは安全に船をコントロールしつつ
生態系の興味深いお話しをしつつ突発的に現れる珍しい生物もアドリブで
対応されていてとてもひきつけられました。
　また水牛車のガイドさんと水牛さんとのやりとりが随所にあり信頼関係がひしひしと伝わってきました。
牛車の進行・お客に説明しながらさらに唄三線となんだか調和がとれている
感じが感動的でした。
昼ごはんも地元の材料を使ってあり、おいしくいただけました。
一人参加でしたがスタッフの方が丁寧に説明していただけたので
戸惑うことはありませんでした。

- During the bus ride, the guide shared information that was very easy to understand. We had a break along the way where we could enjoy soft serve ice cream and do some shopping.
- At the zoo we visited, I had a great time and felt rejuvenated.
- I think the disbanding time was just right.
- I have a driver's license, but I don't usually have the opportunity to drive, so it was helpful to be taken to the destination by bus tour.
- I would like to participate again.

・車中、ガイドさんがお話して下さり、とてもわかり易かったです。　途中休憩があり、ソフトクリームを食べたり、買い物ができました。
・目的の動物園では、十分楽しみ、癒やされました。
・解散時間も丁度良かったと思います。
・車の免許証は持っていますが、普段、運転する機会がありませんので、バスツアーで目的地まで連れて行って頂けると助かります。　
・また参加したいと思いました。

It was good to have a small group with easy-to-understand explanations. I think there would be more demand if there were training attractions that participants could actually experience, as well as the distribution of commemorative goods.

少人数で解りやすい説明で良かったです。
参加者にも実際に体験できる訓練アトラクションがあったり、記念のグッズ配布などがあったらもっとニーズはあると思います。

I participated in a three-day weekend tour. The participants were from various countries, including Japan, China, South Korea, and Taiwan. The tour guide, Mr. Zhu, provided very detailed explanations and was very kind. He made multilingual announcements to ensure everyone could understand and provided individual guidance for sightseeing during the walks. The plan included plenty of time for exploration, allowing us to fully enjoy Takayama and Shirakawa-go! The driver also drove safely, which made me feel very secure. Since it was a three-day weekend, I was worried about encountering traffic jams, but thanks to the adjusted route, we returned to Nagoya Station earlier than planned. I had a great time on this day trip!

The guidance was very detailed, and it was no problem even if you don't speak Japanese; the staff were very friendly! The driver drove safely and comfortably, which made the overall experience very reassuring.

三連休に参加させていただきました。
参加者は日本、中国、韓国、台湾など、多国籍な方が集まっています。
添乗員の朱さんの説明がとても丁寧で対応も親切です。
全員に理解しやすいように多言語のアナウンスをしていただいたり、散策の観光案内も1組ずつ対応してくださったりしていました。 ⁡ プランはたっぷりの散策時間を設けていただくことで、高山や白川郷を満喫できました！ ⁡
運転手さんも安全運転してくださり、とても安心です。三連休なので、渋滞に遭遇するの心配しましたが、ルートを調整してくださったおかげで、予定より早く名古屋駅に戻れました。
楽しく日帰りツアーができました♪


⁡導覽十分詳細，不會日文也沒問題，工作人員也很親切！ 司機開車安全舒服，整體下來讓人十分安心

I'm really glad I was able to visit the spots I wanted on my third tour. Although time was a bit tight, I got to see the Eisa show at Ryukyu Village, and I was able to buy a few things I wanted at Okashi Goten. What satisfied me the most on this tour were Manzamo and the beach at Banta Cafe. Both had amazing views, and the sunset at Banta Cafe was particularly moving. Next time I come to Okinawa, I want to visit Banta Cafe again.

3回目のツアー参加で行きたいスポットに行けたのが本当によかった。時間は少し惜しかったが琉球村ではエイサーショーを見れ、御菓子御殿では欲しいものもそこそこ買えた。このツアーで満足したのは、万座毛とバンタカフェのビーチだった。どちらも景色が最高だったし、特にバンタカフェのサンセットはとても感動的だった。
次に沖縄に来る際はまた、バンタカフェに行きたい。

It was my first time in Hokkaido, so I wasn't familiar with the area... I decided to sign up for a bus tour. During the trip, they provided explanations here and there, which made it easy to understand and I learned about the region! They took care of everything, including lunch, which made it convenient and I thought it was really great. The timing at each spot was just right, and I was satisfied. On the way back, when I got off the bus and mentioned I wanted to go somewhere, they helped me out with that too (^^). The driver quickly caught a bug that got inside the bus, which was impressive! They were a wonderful duo (^^).

I happened to be in the front seat, so I could hear the interactions between the guide and the driver. They would say things like, "No cars on the left! A bicycle is coming!" and thank everyone at every intersection, which I thought was lovely. It was reassuring to see that they were confirming things together, making the ride very pleasant! Listening to their exchanges made me feel good, and I thought it was a wonderful company.

初めての北海道だったので、土地勘がわからず…思い切ってバスツアーに申し込んでみました。
移動中ちょこちょこ説明してもらえてわかりやすく、地域のことを学べました！
昼食など全部やっててくれて楽だし、すごく良かったなと思います。
各スポットの時間もちょうど良くて満足でした。
帰りに、バスを降りたらここに行きたい！と相談したら教えてくれてそれも助かりました(^^)
運転手さんも車内に入った虫をささっと捕まえて頼もしい！素敵なお二人でした(^^)
たまたま一番前の席だったのでガイドさんと運転手さんのやりとりが聞こえて
左車なしです！自転車来てます！
ありがとうございます！
等と全部の交差点で声をかけて、お礼を言ってて素敵だなと思いました。
2人で確認してるんだなと安心して乗車できたのですごくよかったです！
やり取りを聞いてる(聞こえている)こっちも気分がいいし、素敵な会社だなと思いました。

I used this service for a trip with my parents and daughter. Since I'm not familiar with Kyoto, it was convenient not to have to research the route to our destination, and my child wanted to ride on a double-decker bus! That's why we decided to go with this option. However, the routes for the double-decker buses were limited (I'm not sure if it was just for that time period).

Additionally, there were tickets available that only allowed travel on specific routes indicated at the ticket counter, which were a bit cheaper (1-day adult ticket for 2,500 yen). I wish it was made clear at the time of booking which buses would be operating on which routes. Even though you can hop on and off, there aren't that many buses running, so I think it would be better if the price were a bit lower. If you're going to purchase tickets, I felt that a 2-day pass might offer better value.

両親、娘との旅行で利用しました。
京都に詳しくないので、目的地までの道のりを調べなくても良いのと、子供が2階建てバスに乗ってみたい！と言う事で決めました。
ただ、2階建てバスが運行する路線が決まっていました。（その時期だけなのかはわかりませんが）
また、窓口に案内されていた特定の路線だけにしか乗れないチケットもありました。それだと少しお値打ちでした。（1日券大人2500円）
路線によって運行するバスが決まっているのであれば申し込みする時点でわかるようにして欲しいなと思いました。
乗り降り自由でも実際にそれほどの本数は乗れませんでしので、もう少し安いと良いのにと思います。
購入するなら2日通し券のがお得感はあるのかなぁと思いました。

私たちは井上さんと一緒にシュノーケリングをして素晴らしい時間を過ごしました。ビーチと海は美しく、ウミガメを見るチャンスもありました！まだやったことがないなら、このアクティビティをぜひお勧めします。

We had a great time snorkeling with Inoue san.
The beach and the sea were beautiful, we even got the chance to see a turtle !
I would definitely recommend this activity if you have not done it yet.

I was able to fully enjoy the sightseeing spots in Kyoto in one day. The guide provided information in both English and Japanese. Once we arrived at each landmark, we had free time to explore on our own. Since I didn't opt for lunch, I had quite a bit of time to spare at Kiyomizu-dera. Those who chose the lunch option mentioned that their visit to Kiyomizu-dera was a bit rushed (the plan included lunch near Kiyomizu-dera).

We traveled by bus between the landmarks, so if you got tired, you could relax and sleep until the next destination. It was convenient to buy souvenirs at each location and leave them in our seats while heading to the next sightseeing spot. However, any loss of belongings left in the vehicle is your own responsibility.

I was glad I checked the boarding location the day before, as it was a bit hard to find. Also, the drop-off point on the way back is Hachijo-guchi.

京都の観光名所を一日で堪能できました。ガイドさんは英語と日本語の案内付き。名所に着いたら各自、自由行動。昼食付きにしなかった為、清水寺ではかなり時間を持て余した。昼食付きにした方は清水寺の観光が慌ただしかったとの事。(清水寺の近くで昼食をとるプラン)
名所をバス移動するので疲れたら次の目的地までゆっくり眠れる。各地でお土産を買っても座席に置いて次の観光名所に行けたので楽でした。しかしながら車中に置いていった荷物の紛失等は自己責任です。
説明にあった朝の乗車場所は前日に下見をしておいて良かった。分かりづらいです。あと、帰りの降車場所は八条口です。

It took over 10 hours early in the morning, but the guide and the people I participated with were all great, and it was a lot of fun.

朝早く10時間以上かかりましたが、ガイドさんや一緒に参加した方も良い人ばかりでとても楽しかったです。

I participated with four friends.
Due to the typhoon, the location was changed, but we were able to see sea turtles and many fish, which was amazing.
I'm very grateful to the two young male staff members for their support.
I want to go to Miyako Island again.

お友達4人と参加
台風の影響で開催場所変更でしたが、ウミガメにも会えて、沢山のお魚も見れて最高でした。
スタッフの若い男性お二人にとてもサポートして頂き感謝です。
又宮古島行きたいです。

I happened to have the same guide for the second time, and their explanations were clear and excellent! I'm looking forward to the third time. Everywhere we went was wonderful, and it was interesting to hear the monk's stories while looking at the garden of Jiko-in. I was prepared for a lot of walking, but it wasn't that tough.

たまたま二度目のガイドさんで、とにかく説明がわかりやすく最高でした!三度目も期待してます。行くとこ行くとこ素晴らしく、慈光院のお庭を見ながら和尚さんの話が面白かった。歩く覚悟で行ったけどそんなにきつくなかった。

I was nervous using a sightseeing taxi for the first time, but the kind driver was very accommodating and it was a great help!

I also got to hear various stories about Okinawa, and the information was eye-opening and enjoyable.

I would like to request this service again on my next trip.

初めての観光タクシー利用で緊張しましたが、親切なドライバーさんで臨機応変に対応していただけてとても助かりました！

色々な沖縄の話も聞けて、目から鱗な情報ばかりで楽しかったです。

次に旅行する際もお願いしたいと思います。

A solo trip without being able to drive.
However, I wanted to visit the Churaumi Aquarium and Kouri Island, so I found this tour.
The bus was nearly full, with more than half of the participants coming from overseas.

I was pleasantly surprised by the Pineapple Park, and Manzamo is a place that’s not easy to visit alone, so I was satisfied with the various locations included in the tour.
The Churaumi Aquarium was scheduled for 2.5 hours; I would have liked a bit more time, but the distribution of brochures in advance was considerate, allowing us to move efficiently.

I think if the guiding devices could be replaced with smartphone apps, it would reduce some of the hassle.

車の運転ができない一人旅。
でも美ら海水族館や古宇利に行ってみたいと思い、本ツアーを探し当てました。
バスは満席に近くなるレベルの参加者数。海外からの方半数強でした。

期待していなかったパイナップルパークも楽しめましたし、万座毛も単独では中々来れないところですので、組み込まれていた各所に満足しています。
美ら海水族館は2.5h、もう少し余裕は欲しいところですが、事前にパンフレットを配布いただく配慮もあり、効率よく回ることができました。

ガイドしてくれる機器はスマホアプリなどで代替できるようになるとわずらわしさが減ると思います。

I participated with two ladies in their 70s. I was worried about keeping up with the pace of others, so we opted for a private tour. Choosing a private tour was definitely the right decision. I had trained on low mountains, but it turned out to be harder than I expected. The trolley path was nice, but as soon as we hit the mountain trail, the steep climbs, stones, tree roots, and steep stairs were intimidating. Without the encouragement from our guide, I think I would have given up. Thank you so much, Wakisaka-san.

The joy and sense of achievement when I met Jomon Sugi is a lifelong memory. We were blessed with good weather, encountered deer along the way, and everything from Wilson's stump to the Great King Cedar was wonderful. I also appreciate the warm miso soup that was prepared for us during lunch. We took a lot of photos as well.

At the very end, about 30 minutes from the trolley path, I tripped over a sleeper and fell face-first. I only ended up with a bump on my head, so it wasn't serious, but it really reminded me not to let my guard down until the very end. Thank you so much, guide Wakisaka-san.

70代オババ２人で参加しました。
他の方のペースに着いていけるか心配だったので貸切ツアーにしました。
貸切で大正解でした。低山でトレーニングして臨んだのですが、思った以上にハードでした。トロッコ道は良かったのですが、山道になった途端の急登、石や木の根っこ、急な階段も怖かったです。
ガイドさんの励ましがなかったら心折れて諦めたと思います。脇坂さん、本当にありがとうございました。
縄文杉に逢えた時の嬉しさ達成感、一生の思い出です。天気に恵まれ、途中鹿さんにも逢え、ウィルソン株、大王杉どれも素晴らしかった。昼食時には温かい味噌汁も作って頂き感謝です。
写真もたくさん撮って頂きました。
最後の最後トロッコ道残り30分位の所で枕木に足を取られ顔から転んでしまいました。タンコブが出来ただけで大事には至らなかったのですが、本当に最後の最後迄気を抜いたらダメですね。
ガイドの脇坂さん、本当にお世話になりました。

Departed from the group bus boarding area at the west exit of Kanazawa Station. On the day, there was a medium-sized bus with a total of 16 participants, including 12 international tourists. The veteran guide's explanations in both Japanese and English were excellent. In Shirakawa-go, we had a leisurely stroll for about three hours, including lunchtime. The lunch menu featured a course meal of Japanese cuisine, including Hida beef. In the latter part of the tour, we enjoyed a quiet walk for about an hour in the Gokayama Ainokura that was different from the morning's activities, making it a fulfilling tour.

金沢駅西口団体バス乗降口より出発。当日は中型バスでしたが海外観光客１２名含む総勢１６名が参加。ベテランガイドの日本語・英語案内は素晴らしかったです。白川郷では昼食時間を含めて約３時間ゆったり散策。当日の昼食メニューは飛騨牛を含めて和食のコース料理を満喫。後半の五箇山相倉合掌作り集落では約１時間を午前中とは異なる静かな散策が出来、充実のツアーでした。

Very organized tour with an amazing guide, Jay! The day before the tour, I received pictures of the meeting point and bus information, etc. He sent some additional pictures after the tour to share.

Very organized tour with an amazing guide Jay!
Day before tour, I got pictures of the meeting point and bus information etc.
He sent some additional pictures after tours to share.

I visited Ishigaki Island for the first time with friends in their 20s from Kansai.

While paddling on a stand-up paddleboard (SUP) through the mangrove forest, which thrives in water, we had to get off and take a break at one point because the muddy ground was really sticky. Instead of being surrounded by trees, we were enveloped by the mangrove forest by the water's edge, which made us feel very connected to nature, and the gentle rocking on the water was quite pleasant.

As long as you don't fall in, you can safely use your phone in a waterproof case!

As for snorkeling, I couldn't imagine the water temperature in November, which is unusual for Kansai, but thanks to the wetsuit, I only felt cold when I first stepped into the water. We were able to see the clear sea, which is not something you usually encounter, along with many types of fish and corals, and as the title suggests, we even spotted a sea turtle! Since we were basically in the water, I was able to take photos underwater with my phone in a waterproof case!

初石垣島 関西 20代男女
【sup】
水に浸りながら育っているマングローブの森、海水と淡水でできた川のため途中でsupから降り休憩したのですが沼地のようにすごく足を取られました。一面を森ではなく下が水辺のマングローブの森に囲まれとても自然を感じられ、水に揺られとても心地よかったです。
水に落ちなければケースに入れた携帯を持ち込んでも安心して使えます！
【シュノーケル】
11月の海が関西では有り得ないため水温の想像が出来ませんでしたが海に入る前も後もウェットスーツおかげか寒いなどの感想は海に足を入れた時のみでした。普段見ることは出来ない透明な海とたくさんの種類の魚やサンゴが見られ、タイトルのようにウミガメを見ることもできました。
こちらは基本的に海に浸かっているので防水ケースに入れた携帯なら水の中でも写真を撮れました！

Out of 15 people, there were about 4 to 5 Japanese, and most spoke Chinese; it seemed they were from Hong Kong. The driver and guide was also Chinese, but spoke Japanese well. They were quite considerate of the Japanese participants.
The tour proceeded smoothly as planned. I was overwhelmed by the energy from Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.

15名の内日本人は4〜5名、ほとんど中国語、香港からお見えのようでした。運転手兼ガイドさんも中国人ですが、日本語はOK。かなり日本人に気を使ってくれていました。
ツアーは予定通りに問題なく進みました。韓国、台湾、香港のパワーに圧倒されました。

Even though it was November, it was warm, so I didn't need much in terms of cold weather gear. The view from the double-decker bus was enjoyable, as I could see things I don't usually see and the perspective was different. I also learned for the first time that the colors of the illuminations on Midosuji are different. The Hanshin Expressway was congested, and I think the driver had a tough time, but I was able to take my time enjoying the scenery and got some great photos. I want to ride again!

11月なのに暖かく寒さ対策は、そんなに必要なかったです
２階建てバスから見る景色は普段見れない物が見えたり見方も違うので楽しかったし、御堂筋のイルミネーションの色が違う事も初めて知りました。
阪神高速、混んでて運転手さんは大変だったと思いますが、ゆっくりと景色見れたし写真もバッチリ撮れて良かったです。
又、乗りたい！