All Reviews for Sightseeing Tours

In early April, our family of four, including elementary and middle school children, participated. It was the children's first time snorkeling, but our guide, Matsuura, adjusted to our family's pace, allowing us to observe the adorable feeding habits of sea turtles, which created wonderful memories. They also provided us with many beautiful photos and shared information about dining and sightseeing spots. They were truly a great guide, so when we travel to Miyako Island next time, we definitely want to request them again!

4月の上旬に小学生、中学生の子供達を含む家族4人で参加しました。シュノーケリングが初めてな子供達でしたが、ガイドの松浦さんが私達家族のペースに合わせて下さったので、ウミガメのかわいいお食事姿をたくさん観察することができ、とてもいい思い出になりました。キレイな写真もたくさん下さったし、食事や観光スポットまで教えて頂きました。ホントにいいガイドさんだったので、次回、宮古島に旅行する時も、是非、お願いしたいと思います！

これは私の沖縄への2回目の訪問ですが、主要な観光地を一度に巡るツアーを強くお勧めします。とても親切なガイドがいて、沖縄の主要な観光地を選んで案内してくれ、沖縄旅行を楽しむための素晴らしい場所に導いてくれました。もし後で機会があれば、再度参加したいと思います。

This is my second visit to Okinawa, but I highly recommend this tour if it is to tour all the major attractions at once. They showed you a very friendly guide and a selection of major attractions in Okinawa, and guide you to a wonderful place to enjoy your trip to Okinawa. If I have a chance later, I would like to attend again.

It was a very windy day, and the boat ride from Ishigaki to Iriomote was extremely bumpy. (This was due to the weather, and not because of any issues with the tour!) It felt like being on a roller coaster, and even though I took motion sickness medication beforehand, it was quite tough. There were quite a few screams echoing inside the boat.

After a challenging journey, we finally arrived at Iriomote Island, but I felt unwell for a while. In my case, I had to take a mangrove cruise right away, which made me fearful of being on another boat, but this one was stable and well-ventilated, so I was okay.

After that, I was able to enjoy the tour smoothly!

I was very worried about the return trip to Taketomi Island, but the wind calmed down, and the boat was less rocky, so it was fine.

On Taketomi Island, I had chosen a free walk option because the bus tours were fully booked at the time of reservation, but it was a hot day, making walking quite difficult. We walked to the center, but my child got tired, and we didn't feel like walking to the beach, so we turned back and returned.

During the hot season, if you're good with the heat, renting a bicycle might be a good option, but there are quite a few hills, so that could also be tough.

風の強い日だった為、石垣～西表までの船がもの凄い揺れでした。
(※天候のせいであって、ツアーが悪いわけではありません！)
ジェットコースターに乗っている様で、酔い止めを飲んでから乗ったにも関わらず、かなり辛かったです。
船の中で結構悲鳴が響いていました。

やっとの思いで西表島に着いて、しばらく具合が悪く、私の場合はすぐにマングローブの遊覧船だったので、また船かと恐怖でしたが、こちらは揺れずに、風通しも良い船だったので、大丈夫でした。

その後は順調にツアーを楽しめました！

帰りの竹富島までの移動がとても心配でしたが、風が落ち着いて、船の揺れも少なくて、大丈夫でした。

竹富島では、予約時にはバスツアーがもういっぱいで、フリーウォークを選択しましたが、暑い日だったので歩くのが大変でした。
中心部まで歩きましたが、子供が疲れてしまい、ビーチ等まで歩く気が起きずに、そのまま引き返して帰りました。

暑い季節は、暑さに強い方はレンタサイクルでもいいかもしれませんが、坂道多めなので、それも辛いかもしれません。

I think it's very convenient for foreigners. Unfortunately, it rained on the day I participated, but I was really glad to join the tour and avoid various inconveniences. I especially recommend participating when you have elderly people with you. I would like to join a Vertra tour the next time I visit Japan.

外国人としてはとても便利だと思います。参加した日はあいにく雨でしたが、ツアーを参加して色んな不便なことを避けることができて本当に良かったです。特にお年寄りさんを連れる時に、是非参加したほうがいいと思います。
また今度に日本への遊び時に、vertraのツアーを参加したいです。

The weather was mostly cloudy, and it was lucky that it cleared up for a moment at Kabira Bay. However, thanks to the humorous storytelling of our male guide, we enjoyed a pleasant atmosphere throughout the tour. I was thrilled to see sea turtles swimming while on the glass-bottom boat! The tour was nearly full, but it was packed with highlights, which explains its popularity. I highly recommend it. I would like to try again on a sunny day.

終始曇りで、川平湾で一瞬晴れたのがラッキーくらいの天気でした。
しかし、男性のガイドさんのユーモアあふれる話術で、終始和やかな雰囲気で楽しめました。
グラスボートで泳いでいるウミガメを見ることができて感激です！
ほぼ満員のツアーでしたが、見どころがぎゅっと詰まった内容で人気もうなづけます。オススメです。
また晴れた日に再チャレンジしてみたいです。

The mangrove tour was fascinating. We were able to observe the roots well at low tide. I've heard that the characteristic roots of the mangroves are not visible at high tide, so I think participating on a day when low tide occurs from the morning to noon would be more enjoyable. The ox cart on Yubu Island was peaceful, and it truly looked like a slow-life scene straight out of a guidebook. I didn't have high expectations for the lunch bento since it was part of the tour, but it was very delicious, featuring local ingredients. The glass-bottom boat tour in Taketomi Island was great; the captain was very knowledgeable about where to find fish, and we were able to see a lot of tropical fish, which made my elementary school-aged child very happy.

マングローブツアーが興味深いです。ちょうど干潮のタイミングで、根っ子がよく観察できました。満潮だとマングローブの特徴の根っ子が見えないそうなので、午前中からお昼にかけて干潮になる日に参加した方がより楽しめると思います。由布島の牛車も長閑で、まさにガイドブックで見るスローライフの景色そのものでした。昼食の弁当はツアーなのであまり期待していませんでしたが、地元の食材を使った品々でとても美味しかったです。竹富島のグラスボートは船長さんが魚がいるポイントを熟知していらっしゃって熱帯魚を沢山見ることができ、小学生の子供も大喜びでした。

I participated in a private tour. I usually don’t exercise and this was my first time hiking, but I managed to get through it somehow. I feel that the beauty of Yakushima shines even more when you actually visit.

For beginners like us, the tour guide was an incredibly helpful presence. Even on flat paths, they kept us engaged with interesting topics and related stories, and when we got into the tough parts of the hike, they distracted us with conversation. They didn’t say “keep going,” but I felt they were there to support us. I think if we had gone with just my friends, we would have given up halfway.

On the way back, we passed by other guides and group tours, and I noticed that the atmosphere varied quite a bit depending on the guide. I hadn’t paid much attention to it before, but I realized that the impression can change significantly based on which guide you have!

It may sound cliché, but I felt lucky to have chosen this guide, and if I visit Yakushima again, I would definitely want to request them!

貸切ツアーで参加しました。
普段運動せず、初めての登山でしたが何とかやり切ることが出来ました。屋久島の素晴らしさは、実際に行くとことで更に輝きを増したように思います。
素人の私たちにとって、ツアーガイドさんはとてもありがたい存在でした。平坦な道でも飽きることなく、興味のありそうな話題や関連のある事を紐付けて話してくれたり、山登りに入って辛い時も話で気を紛らわしてくれたり、頑張れとは言わないけど、しっかり支えてくれたように思います。友人達だけで行ったら、途中で諦めていたと思います。。
復路では他のガイドさんやグループツアーの方々とすれ違いましたが、ガイドさんによって随分雰囲気が違いました。
あまり気にしていなかったのですが、どのガイドさんになるかによって印象がかなり変わるのだなと感じました！
月並みな意見ですが、こちらのガイドさんを選ぶことができて運が良かったと、また次回屋久島を訪れるならこちらの方にお願いしたい！と思えるガイドさんでした。

It was unfortunately rainy, but I enjoyed the gifts of raincoats and the explanation of the earphones on the bus. However, I would like to ride on a sunny day next time! (*^^*)

生憎の雨でしたが、カッパのプレゼントやバスないでイヤホンの説明があったりと楽しめました。でも次回は晴れた日に乗りたいですね(*^^*)

Kurokawa Onsen, Aso sightseeing, Farm Land, and Kumamoto city were wonderful, but I was particularly impressed by the detailed explanations about the newly established semiconductor company and that Kumamoto's water comes from underground sources. Above all, my body felt relaxed, and it became a wonderful memory for my sister and me, like a dream!

黒川温泉～阿蘇観光、ファームランド、熊本市内でしたが、最近できた半導体の会社の説明や熊本の水が地下水だと、色々、丁寧に説明してもらい感動しました。何より身体が楽で妹と二人夢のような素敵な想い出になりました❗️

It was great! The two guides really worked hard to entertain us from the gathering to the moving and dispersing, and their stories were interesting. They even helped us find a coconut crab while we were climbing the cliffs and sweating! I didn't expect to have such an active guide.

During the tour, be careful as you leave your luggage in the car. We finished around 10 PM that day. I felt like I received energy from the young people, and I definitely want to participate again.

Thank you very much!

良かったです！
ガイドのお二人が集合から移動、解散まで、ホント一生懸命に楽しませてくれました、話も面白くて。
崖よじ登って汗だくになりながら、ヤシガニを見つけてくれたり！あそこまで体張った案内してもらえるとは、思っていませんでした。

ツアー中、手荷物は車内に置いて出るので注意。
この日の解散は、22時過ぎくらいでした。
若い人のエネルギー貰った気もして、またぜひ参加したいです。

ありがとうございました！

We went on a 2-night, 3-day trip to Nara from Ibaraki Prefecture. We are a couple approaching late senior age. The main attraction was the cherry blossoms at Yoshinoyama. We had planned this trip in 2019, but it was canceled due to COVID-19. We really wanted to go, but after five years, we had lost confidence in our ability to walk, and we were about to give up when we discovered the taxi tour advertisement from Veltra and quickly made a reservation.

On the first day, we were guided to Todai-ji and Kasuga-taisha. There are roads where only taxis and commercial vehicles are allowed, and regular cars cannot enter. We smoothly ascended steep slopes and were able to visit Nigatsu-do, which we thought might be impossible. Our driver provided excellent guidance, sharing rich knowledge and interesting stories that you wouldn't find in online resources or guidebooks, which was very educational. They were also great at entertaining us as a couple, and we were able to enjoy a fun tour of most of the vast Todai-ji and Kasuga-taisha in just three hours.

On the second day, we toured Yoshinoyama, and the support was meticulous, allowing us to walk very little, making it accessible even for seniors. A somewhat miraculous event occurred at Kinpusen-ji, which was moving. Perhaps it was due to our driver's efforts. This is what they mean by "going above and beyond." If there was a little extra time, they would take us anywhere based on our requests and also recommend temples and shrines. They made excellent use of our time, with no waste. They also considered parking fees, ensuring we incurred almost none.

On the third day, they adjusted the schedule to fit our return time and took us to a wonderful temple that is hard to reach by train or bus but still worth visiting. The explanations were exquisite, and I found myself wanting to visit all the temples and shrines in Nara. I absolutely want to go again while I'm still alive. My impression of Nara has changed. Driver M from Hattori Taxi, I look forward to your assistance next time.

茨城県から2泊3日の奈良観光に行きました。後期高齢者間近の夫婦です。メインは吉野山の一目千本桜です。2019年に計画したのですが、コロナで中止になり、どうしても行きたかったのですが、あれから5年も経ち、今回は年齢も進んで、歩くことに夫婦共に自信が無くなり諦めかけている処に、ベルトラさんのタクシー観光の広告を発見し早速申し込みました。1日目は、東大寺と春日大社を案内していただいたのですが、タクシーや商用車のみが許されていて一般車両は入れない道路などが有り、急な坂もスイスイと上り、拝観したかったが無理かもしれないと思っていた二月堂にも参拝できて、その上ドライバーさんの案内がこれ又、ちゃんと付いてきてくれて、知識も豊富でネットや観光本に書いてないような、話も面白くしてくれてとても勉強になりました。夫婦の楽しませ方も上手で、3時間であの広大な東大寺と春日大社の殆どをとても楽しく回る事が出来ました。2日目は吉野山の観光ですが、ポイントも然り、サポートが細かくて、歩くことも少なく高齢者でも充分に行く事が出来ます。金峯山寺ではチョット奇跡的なことが起こり、感激しました。ドライバーさんの功徳かも。至れり尽くせりとはこんな事言うのでしょうか。時間が少し余れば、こちらの要望に応じてどこにでも行ってくれますし、お勧めのお寺や神社なども教えてくれます。凄く時間を有効に活用してくれます。無駄がありません。駐車料金も殆どかからないように考えてくれています。3日目は帰りの時間に合わせてくれて、中々電車やバスでは中々行けないような、それでも行きたい素晴らしいお寺にも連れていってくれて、その説明が又絶妙で、もう、奈良中のお寺や神社回りたくなってしまいました。生きている内に絶対に又行きたいと思いました。奈良の印象が変わりました。服部タクシーのMドライバーさん、その時はよろしくお願いします。

Since I have a one-year-old child, I chose the course that included Seifa Utaki and Okinawa World. Seifa Utaki was a very sacred place that felt both uplifting and relaxing. At Okinawa World, I had a fulfilling time enjoying the Eisa dance and the limestone caves. There were many other areas like the tropical area and the Ryukyu area that I wanted to visit, but I simply didn't have enough time. I could have used another two hours to fully enjoy everything. Since I traveled in Okinawa without a rental car, public transportation to Seifa Utaki and Okinawa World was inconvenient, so the bus tour was a great help.

１歳の子供がいるので、斎場御嶽と沖縄ワールドのコースにしました。斎場御嶽は、とても神聖な場所で身が引き締まるような、でもリラックスできるような場所でした。沖縄ワールドでは、エイサー、鍾乳洞ととても充実した時間が過ごせました。他にも熱帯エリアや琉球エリア等沢山あったので、行きたかったのですが、時間が全然足りませんでした。後2時間程ほしいくらい充実した時間が過ごせました。沖縄旅行はレンタカーなしで過ごしたので、公共交通機関で斎場御嶽、沖縄ワールドは不便なのでバスツアーはとても助かりました。

It was a highly satisfying tour that allowed us to efficiently visit three islands. I participated on a slightly cloudy day, but it was not too hot, making it a perfect temperature for strolling around.

３つの島を効率よく巡ることができて、とても満足度の高いツアーでした。少し薄曇りの日に参加しましたが、暑すぎず、散策にはちょうど良い気温でした。

Since I participated from snowy Hokkaido, I wondered if I could swim in the sea in Miyako in March. It was my first time wearing a wetsuit, so I was both anxious and excited to join. I am grateful to the staff who supported me so that I could participate in the tour with peace of mind, allowing me to have such a fun experience at over 60 years old. I am actively promoting this enjoyment at my workplace.

雪のある北海道からの参加でしたので、宮古では３月に海で泳げるの?と思いました。スウェットスーツを着るのも初めてでしたので、どうなることかと思いつつもワクワクして参加しました。60歳を過ぎてこんな楽しい経験をさせて貰うことができ、安心してツアーに参加できるようサポートしてくださった担当者様に感謝しています。この楽しさを職場でしっかりＰＲしています。

About half of the group was made up of foreign tourists, and the guide provided information in both Japanese and Chinese. The guide was really nice, which doubled the fun. On the last day in Hokkaido, we were able to see all the highlights, and it became a memorable experience.

半分くらいは外国人の観光の方で、ガイドさんは日本語と中国語両方で案内していました。
ガイドさんがとってもいい人で楽しさ倍増でした。
北海道最終日にぐるりと見所を一周できて思い出に残りました。

It was a lot of fun and became a great memory! The air was clean and refreshing. On the way there, the weather was clear and I enjoyed the scenery, but on the way back it rained, and feeling tired, I kept my head down and descended quietly. The temperature was just right. I was fortunate to have a great guide, making it a memorable trip.

とても楽しく良い思い出になりました！空気がキレイで気持ちよかったです。行きは晴れて景色も堪能できましたが、帰りは雨が降り、疲れもあったため下を向いて黙々と下りました。気温はちょうど良かったです。ガイドさんにも恵まれ思い出に残る旅になりました。

I booked a private car from this tour for half a day in Okinawa. The driver was very nice and drove carefully while also providing guidance. The car was old, but other than that, it was a satisfying tour. I would like to use this service again.

沖縄初で、半日こちらのツアーから貸切の車を予約しました。運転手さんもとても良い方で丁寧に運転してガイドもしていただきました。車が古かったですが、それ以外は満足出来るツアーでした。また利用させて頂きたいです。

It was in the order of Ishigaki > Iriomote > Yufu > Taketomi!
On Iriomote, not only did we take a boat, but the bus driver also guided us during the ride, and we got to hear various stories.
In Taketomi, I chose to do a free walk, but my legs were completely exhausted, so I ended up renting a bicycle on-site.
I felt it might have been better to have that arranged from the start.

石垣〉西表〉由布〉竹富〉石垣の順でした！
西表では船はもちろん、バス移動の間も運転手さんがガイドしてくださり、色んなお話しが聞けました。
竹富ではフリーウォークを選択しましたが、足が疲れ切っていたので、結局現地でレンタサイクルを借りました。
最初からつけといてもいいかも？と感じました。

It was a short trip, but I was able to efficiently visit the highlights of Iriomote Island, Yufu Island, and Taketomi Island from the morning, and return to Ishigaki Island before the evening, making good use of my time.

短い旅行でしたが朝から西表島・由布島・竹富島の見どころを効率的に回り、夕方前には石垣島に戻れるので時間を有効に使えました。

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。

The timing was accurate, but Akama Shrine was skipped.

It was good that I was told at the beginning, "I'm just a driver," so I didn't have any unnecessary expectations.
There were many places that couldn't be accessed by public transportation.
Thank you for your help.

時間に正確でしたが赤間神宮はスキップされました

ガイドさんではなく
「運ぶだけのドライバーです」
最初に言われて余計な期待をしなかったのも良かったのかもしれませんね
公共交通機関では行けないところばかり、
お世話になりました

I booked during the cherry blossom peak season, but unlike the photos, the cherry blossoms weren't close enough to see, and I didn't really need to ride the cold double-decker bus. I only saw one cherry blossom tree at the entrance of Ueno Park as I passed by, so I couldn't see anything inside. It felt like a trip just to visit tourist spots. It was inexpensive, and the guide was decent.

桜は満開シーズンで予約しましたが、写真とは違い桜が近くにあって見えるわけでもなく、寒い二階建てバスに乗る必要もないかなと。
上野公園は入り口の一本の桜を見たのみで横を通ったので中は全く見えず。
観光地を回る旅だったかな。
お安かったし、ガイドさんもそれなりかと。

I saw wonderful views! The historical explanations of each sight and the descriptions of what to see were rich and interesting. Discount information for products was also provided. It was very helpful.

素晴らしい景色を観ました！また各景色の歴史説明と見ることの説明が充実且つ面白い。商品の割引情報も提供されました。非常に助かった。

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。

They took us on a course that matched our wishes, managed the time well, and took us to recommended places. We had a little extra time, but they made a detour to drop us off at the hotel, which we wouldn't normally do during sightseeing. We were able to enjoy our sightseeing with peace of mind.

希望通りのコースで回ってくれ時間配分を見ておすすめの所にも行ってくれました。少し時間が余りましたが普段観光では出来ない遠回りしてホテルへ送ってくれました。安心して観光が出来ました。

The tour guide was lovely. She didn’t speak much English but she had a book of phrases she needed to tell us written out so we knew what was going on. The bus ride had an English audio guide which was generally interesting. The train was beautiful, and the scenery was amazing. The boat trip was unfortunately cancelled due to the heavy rain the day before, so we had a long coach journey instead. The bamboo forest was incredible but very busy so if you want quiet maybe go by yourself instead of on a tour. we had three hours at Arashyama which was actually perfect, if we’d had a boat trip too it would have only been an hour which would have been too short!

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

It was a tour for overseas travelers, but the tour guide was kind and explained everything in Japanese individually, so I was able to enjoy sightseeing without any worries.

海外向けツアーでしたが、添乗員さんが親切で個別に日本語で説明してくれたので、何も不安にならず楽しく観光出来ました。