All Reviews for Sightseeing Tours

The trekking itself was a fulfilling and wonderful experience.
However, the rental of climbing gear included in this activity diminished that experience significantly.

The night before the trekking, the climbing gear was delivered to the hotel.
Since this is an activity eligible for the Go To Travel program, I thought they were taking proper COVID-19 precautions, but when I tried to pack my belongings into the backpack, I found a wrapper from shrimp crackers and used tissue paper in the side pocket.
It was hard to believe they had sanitized anything before lending it out, and it was quite unsettling.
I really can't believe they are taking COVID-19 precautions.
It's strange that this is eligible for the Go To Travel program.
I thought I would have to sanitize everything myself to be able to use it, and when I took out the rainwear to sanitize it, I found that the middle of the backside was torn, and there was a hole in the calf area that had been taped shut.
So this is what "rental included" means.

トレッキング自体は充実した、素晴らしい体験でした。
しかしこちらのアクティビティに含まれた登山アイテムレンタルがそれを半減以下にしてしまいました。

トレッキングの前日の夜に登山アイテムをホテルに届けて下さいました。
go to トラベル適用のアクティビティなのでコロナ対策は勿論してくださっていると思っていましたが、ザックに自分の荷物を積めようとしたら、サイドのポケットからえびせんべいの包み紙、使用済のティッシュペーパーが出てきました。
何の除菌もせず貸し出したとしか思えず、ゾッとしました。
とてもコロナ対策をしているとは思えません。
go to トラベル適用なのが不思議です。
これは自分でしっかり除菌をしないととても使えないと思い、レインウェアも取り出して除菌すると、お尻の真ん中は破れていて、脹ら脛にも穴があってセロテープて閉じられていました。
レンタル込みとはこういうことだったのですね。

There were about 30 participants despite the COVID-19 pandemic. The tour itself was neither particularly good nor bad, and honestly, aside from the Churaumi Aquarium and American Village, it was a bit lacking. At the Churaumi Aquarium, you have two and a half hours, but since you need to have a meal there, if you're planning to use a restaurant, it's better to think of your actual viewing time as just one hour. I had planned to shop at American Village, but since time was tight, I think it's best to research the stores you want to visit beforehand.

コロナ禍の中でしたが３０名程の参加者がいました。ツアー自体は可もなく不可もなくといった内容で美ら海水族館とアメリカンヴィレッジ以外は正直…でした。美ら海水族館は２時間半時間がありますが、ここで食事を取る必要があるので、レストラン利用をする方は観覧時間は実質１時間だと考えていた方が良いです。アメリカンヴィレッジでの買い物を予定していたのですが、時間がタイトなので予め目的の店を調べてから行くべきだと思いました。

ただ、ただ一度 白川郷の合掌集落がみたくて申し込みました。ちょうど紅葉も色づきはじめ
gotoキャンペーンの割引もあり色々な面で
最高の旅でした。お昼のお食事も美味しかったです。お食事処裏手の紅葉と川の景観が素晴らしかったです。また、冬の白川郷も観たいです。

I was nervous about my first solo trip to Okinawa, but both the guide and the driver were very friendly, which made me feel at ease. I was able to visit many major tourist spots, making it a meaningful day.

初めての沖縄1人旅で緊張しましたが、ガイドさんも運転手さんもとってもフレンドリーで安心しました。主要な観光地をどんどん周ることができて有意義な1日でした。

I was worried about whether I could climb, but the guide kept us entertained, and I was able to safely complete the ascent and descent. I've always wanted to climb at least once in my life, so I'm glad I did. As for my outfit, I regret wearing plain clothes since colorful outfits look better in photos.

登れるか心配でしたが、ガイドさんが楽しませてくださり、最後まで無事に登山・下山できました。人生に一度は登りたいと思っていので、登れてよかったです。服装は、カラフルな服装のほうが、写真映えがするので、地味な服装で挑んだことが心残りでした。

This was my third visit to Shirakawa-go, but it was my first experience with a bus tour, and the guide's stories were meaningful and enjoyable. They also introduced us to delicious restaurants in front of Kanazawa Station, and since I made a reservation from the bus, I was able to enter without any issues. It was at a grandpa and grandma's shop, and it was cheap and very tasty.

白川郷は3回目の訪問でしたが、バスツアーは初体験であり、ガイドさんのお話が有意義で楽しく過ごせました。金沢駅前の美味しい飲食店もご紹介いただき、バス内から予約したため無事に入店する事ができました。おじいちゃん。おばあちゃんのお店で、安くてとても美味しかったです。

It was disappointing that we couldn't go to Palau Island and the caves because of the high waves. In the morning, we all had our first SUP experience as a family. Just when we got the hang of it, we fell into the river... that also became a fun memory. In the afternoon, we went canyoning, and our guide Diego was very knowledgeable, providing an interesting and enjoyable experience. We had a meaningful day and captured many great shots! I would love to visit again if I have the chance.

波が高くてパラス島&鍾乳洞には行けなかったのは残念でした。午前は家族みんなの希望で、初SUP体験。慣れた頃に川へドボン・・これも楽しい思い出になりました。午後はキャニオニング、ガイドのジエゴさんは知識が豊富で、おもしろ&楽しく案内して頂き、有意義な１日を過ごすことが出来ました。沢山のベストショットも最高‼️
機会があればまた訪れたいです。

I felt that it took a long time to reach the main aquarium. I think the time spent at Kouri Island and Pineapple Park could be cut in half. I would like to have more time at the aquarium instead. It's about a 15-minute walk from the parking lot, and the return trip is particularly uphill, so we need to allocate our time accordingly. I hope you can consider this, especially with an increasing number of elderly participants.

メインの水族館にたどり着くまでが長いと感じました。古宇利島やパイナップルパークの滞在時間は半分に削っても十分だと思います。その分水族館での滞在時間を延ばしていただきたい。駐車場から徒歩で15分程、帰りは特に上り坂なのでそれなりの余裕をもって時間配分をしなければならず、御年配の参加者も増える中ご配慮いただければと思いました。

This is a reasonable tour that allows you to efficiently visit all the sightseeing spots on Ishigaki Island. The lunch is delicious and made with local ingredients from Ishigaki Island, making it the best tour for those who do not use rental cars. I would like to point out to Veltra that the notification for using the regional common coupon arrived at 6:59 PM on the day of the tour, which is too late as souvenir shops on Ishigaki Island close around that time, so I was unable to use it. Other places had contacted me by check-in time, so I request an improvement and would like to know the reason for the delay in communication.

効率よく、石垣島全体の観光スポット回ることができるリーズナブルなツアーです。昼食も石垣島の食材を使った美味しい昼食で、レンタカーを使わない人には一番いいツアーでおすすめです。ベルトラにひとつご指摘、地域共通クーポンの使用のお知らせが当日の18時５９分にきており、この時間だと石垣島のお土産屋など閉まる時間なので使用できませんでした。他のところはチェックインの時間には連絡が来ていたので、改善を求めます、連絡がこんなに遅くなった原因を教えてください。

It was great that people of all ages could participate in the tour, as I was able to talk with various people during the travel. I didn't properly check that the courses were different in the morning and afternoon, so I wonder if it would have been better to go in the morning...

老若男女で参加できるツアーなので移動中とかもいろんな方と話ができるのでよかった。午前と午後でコースが違うことをちゃんと調べてなかったので、出来れば午前中のほうがよかったかなとも。。。

I was wondering if it was a tour with a dedicated guide, but it turned out to be a tour where staff members were at each point, managing the itinerary while checking tickets. Yufu Island was great. On Taketomi Island, there was hardly any free time after riding the glass-bottom boat and the water buffalo cart, so I plan to visit again on my own later!

添乗員が付き切りのツアーかな？と思っていたら、各ポイントにスタッフがいてチケットを切りながら行程を進めていくツアーでした。由布島が良かったです。竹富島はグラスボートと水牛車に乗ると自由時間はほとんどなく、また後日個人で行こうと思ってます！

I wanted to see Manza Beach in the bright morning, so I chose this place. At the pineapple farm, there were moving dinosaurs, which was surprisingly enjoyable. On Kouri Island, sandwiches were distributed, and since I was hungry, I enjoyed them very much. Churaumi Aquarium, by the way, has the parking lot at the highest point, and the slopes are wide, so I got tired from walking. I think the COVID-19 prevention measures were thorough.

万座毛を明るい午前中に見たくて、こちらを選びました。パイナップル農園では、動く恐竜が 居て意外に楽しめました。古宇利島でサンドイッチが配れて、空きっ腹でしたから、美味しくいただきました。美ら海は、とにかく、駐車場が一番高い場所にあり、坂道で広いので歩き疲れました。コロナ予防対策は万全だったと思います。

While protecting my injured left knee from the previous day, I borrowed a supporter from our guide, Mr. Shiramizui, and received various assistance, which allowed me to enjoy the mossy forest. I hope to try the Taiko Rock next time if I have the opportunity.

前日痛めた左膝を庇いながらの挑戦、ガイドの白水さんからサポーターをお借りしたり色々手助け頂き何とか苔むす森までは楽しめました。太鼓岩は機会があれば次回にトライしたいと思います。

Despite gathering and departing early in the morning, we arrived at the first site, Sefa Utaki, nearly 30 minutes before it opened. Moreover, we were left outside in the cold wind after getting off the bus. I really questioned why we had to gather so early in the morning. The bus seats were also narrower than those on another bus tour we used the day before, making it feel quite uncomfortable.

朝早く集合・出発したにもかかわらず、最初の斎場御嶽に着いたのは開園の３０分近く前。
しかもバスも下ろされ寒い風吹くなか外に放置。
だったらなぜ朝早く集合しなきゃいけなかったのか本当に疑問でした。
バスの座席も、前日に利用したほかのバスツアーより足元も狭くあまり快適という感じではなかったです。

I participated in this bus tour. We gathered at Kyoto Station and took a train to Fushimi Inari, where we suddenly had free time. I didn't see the point of moving as a group; I wondered what the difference was from going on my own to pay my respects and then getting on the bus. On the way back, we were given train tickets, and when we got off the bus in Arashiyama, it felt like we were essentially dismissed. I question whether it's appropriate to charge for this as a tour.

バスツアーという事で参加しました。行きは京都駅集合、電車で伏見稲荷へ向かいいきなり自由時間。自分で行って参拝後にバスに乗せてもらうのと何が違うのか。集団で移動する意味を感じませんでした。帰りも電車の切符を渡され嵐山でバスを降りた時点で実質解散、これをツアーとして料金を取るのはどうかと思います。

Since it was a private guide, they adjusted the speed and breaks to accommodate my wife, who has limited stamina. Thanks to that, we were able to enjoy ourselves at our own pace without worrying about others. The guidance was also easy to understand and very good.

貸切ガイドなので脚力の無い家内に合わせてスピードと休憩を考えて頂きました。　お陰でほかの方を気にせずマイペースで楽しめました。　案内も分かり易く良かったです。

I had a great time exploring and encountering various animals, and the time flew by. The owl I got to see at the end was incredibly cute and moving. The guide shared many stories about the flora and fauna and also recommended other sightseeing spots, making it a fun trip. (I went!) Thank you very much.

色んな動物を探したり、あえたりしてとても楽しくてあっという間に時間が過ぎました。
最後にあえたふくろうがとても可愛くて感動しました、
ガイドの方が動植物について色んなお話を聞かせてくださったり他の観光スポットについてもオススメの場所を教えてくださって楽しい旅行になりました。(行ってきました！)ありがとうございました。

I was able to see a lot of creatures. Not only did I get to see them, but the guide also caught some for us, so we could actually touch and hold them. Additionally, we learned various interesting facts about the creatures, making the tour very fulfilling.

Throughout the search for creatures and during our travels, the guide shared many stories, so I was never bored and had a great time. The main focus was the jungle night tour, but we also got to see the starry sky and the night view of Ishigaki Island, and the guide provided explanations about the stars, which made me satisfied with the stargazing experience.

I couldn't see it myself, but I heard that if you have a lucky guide, they might catch a habu snake with their bare hands to show you, so those who got to see that must feel very lucky.

たくさんの生き物を見ることができました。
ただ生き物を見るだけではなく、ガイドのお兄さんが捕まえて下さったので実際に触ったり持ったりもできました。さらに、生き物に関する豆知識なども教えて頂き、とても充実したツアーを回ることができました。
また、生き物を探してる最中や移動中でも様々なお話を聞かせて下さったので終始退屈することなく楽しく過ごすことができました。
今回はジャングルナイトツアーがメインだったのですが、星空や石垣島の夜景も見れたり星の解説もして頂けたので星空鑑賞に関しても満足しました。
私は見ることができなかったのですが、当たりのお兄さんだとハブを素手で捕まえて見せてくれるらしいので、それを見れた方はラッキーだと思います。

I had a great time and it was very enjoyable.
It started with the tour guide's cheerful greeting at the meeting point, Kanazawa Station, and there was no waste in the announcements on the bus.
The recommended photo spots and souvenir information for Shirakawa-go were very helpful. At the souvenir shop in Shirakawa-go, I was able to buy the shiso monaka at a 30% discount with electronic payment.
In Takayama, there was also a 20% cashback campaign with Merpay, so I was glad to shop at a good price again.
If I have the chance to go again, I would like to participate.
Thank you!

効率よく楽しめてとても良かったです。
集合場所の金沢駅から添乗員さんの終始にこやかな挨拶から始まり、バス内では案内など無駄がなかったです。
白川郷のおすすめ撮影スポットやお土産情報はためになりました。白川郷のお土産店では電子決済だと3割引だったので紫蘇最中をお得に買えました。
高山でも今メルペイで2割還元CPをやってたのでまたお得にお買い物ができて良かったです。
また行くことがあれば参加したいなと思いました。
ありがとうございました！

First of all, I was prepared for the rain, but I was fortunate with the weather. I thought it would be dull to walk alone in a solo trip, so I signed up for a local tour to hear various stories from the area. To my surprise, I had a great guide (a resident from Tochigi) which made the round trip of 10 hours enjoyable (though a bit tough), and I was able to fully appreciate the deep nature leading to Jomon Sugi.

まずは、雨は覚悟の上だったが天候に恵まれた。ひとり旅で黙々と歩くのも味気ないと思い、色々な現地話も聞きたいと現地ツアーに申込んだが、思いのほかいいガイドさん（栃木出身移住者）で往復の10時間が楽しく（少々辛く）、縄文杉までの奥自然が堪能できました。

The gentle demeanor and soft-spoken nature of the tour guide, along with the considerate atmosphere that didn't tire us out, were great. I hope to enjoy Shirakawa-go in winter with the same tour guide next time.

添乗員さんの物腰やわらかい話し方や
聞き疲れする事ない空間などの配慮が
良かったです。
同じ添乗員さんで
今度は冬の白川郷を満喫出来たらと
思ってます

Thanks to the fun guide, I have great memories. I was lucky to encounter many monkeys and deer along the way. The lunch included fried flying fish, and at 5000 yen, it was an excellent value. I definitely recommend it.

楽しいガイドさんのおかげで、良い思い出になりました。途中、サルや鹿にも沢山出会えてラッキーでした。
飛び魚の姿揚げのついた昼食付きで、5000円はコスパも最高です。是非、お薦めです。

I thought 10 hours would be long, but it went by in a flash. In the morning, I walked quietly in the dark and didn't know where I was going, but on the way back, I got to see some wonderful scenery. I was overwhelmed by the Great Cedar and Jomon Cedar, and it was very healing!

10時間は長いなと思いましたが、あっという間でした。
朝は真っ暗な中を黙々と、どこを歩いていたのかわからなかったですが、復路では素敵な景色を見れました。
大王杉・縄文杉に圧倒されましたし、とても癒されました！

It was great that the tour included places that are difficult to access without a car, and with the guide's explanations, we were able to visit efficiently. Additionally, I was very grateful that the guide collected the goshuin for us, which was helpful given our limited time.

I was a bit worried after reading comments about unpleasant dining experiences, but it was nice to see that there were designated seating arrangements for one and two people, and the guide provided assistance, showing that improvements have been made.

There was someone who didn't show up at the meeting point (even though the guide arrived more than 10 minutes early, they said they weren't there and seemed to have gone to the next location on their own), which wasted quite a bit of time, but in the end, we were able to conclude the tour on schedule.

車なしでは行きにくい場所がセットになっており、ガイドさんの説明もあり、効率的見学することができて良かったです。
また、見学中にガイドさんが御朱印を貰ってくれたので時間のない中で非常にありがたかったです。
食事で嫌な思いをしたコメントを読み少し心配でしたが、1人席、2人席と決められていて、ガイドさんが案内もしてくれ、改善されているのも好感が持てました。
途中で集合場所に現れない人が居て（集合時間の10分以上前にはガイドさんは来ていたのに、居なかったと言っていて、次の場所に勝手に行ってしまっていたようです）かなり無駄な時間を使ってしまいましたが、結局は予定通りの時間に解散することができました。

Overall, it was good, but the departure of the boat from Iriomote Island to Taketomi Island was delayed by about 15 minutes because one of the participants missed the bus, which was disappointing as there was hardly any time for sightseeing on Iriomote Island. Such things can happen, so I recommend choosing a plan that allows for a departure on the 5:00 PM boat from Iriomote Island. Personally, I think it would be nice to go to Hoshi no Suna Beach by bus tour or by bicycle, so a combination of an ox cart and bike rental seems like a good option.

総じて良かったですが、西表島から竹富島への船の出発が、参加者の中でバスに乗り遅れた方がいらっしゃったため15分ほど遅れ、西表島のバス観光がほとんど時間が取れなかったのが残念でした。こういう事は起こり得るので、西表島の出発は17:00の船を選択できるプランをお勧めします。個人的にはバスツアーで行く星の砂のビーチも自転車で行くこともできるので、牛車＋レンタサイクルが良さそうです。

Saijō Gushikawa felt majestic as a sacred place, and it made me feel more focused. Thanks to the guide's thorough explanations during the Gangala Valley tour, I gained a deeper understanding of Okinawa's history. In particular, the stories about the Port of Nakagawa people and the limestone caves were very interesting. There were also many photogenic spots, such as the limestone cave café and the Gajumaru tree, which kept me entertained. I'm grateful for the wonderful time I had!

斎場御嶽は聖地として荘厳な雰囲気を感じ身が引き締まりました。ガンガラーの谷ツアーではガイドさんの丁寧な案内のおかげで沖縄の歴史が深まりました。特に、港川人と鍾乳洞にまつわるお話は非常に興味深いものでした。鍾乳洞カフェやガジュマルの木など写真映えするスポットも多く見ていて飽きません。良い時間を過ごせて感謝です！

The guide's talk was enjoyable, and there was plenty of free time, which was great. I felt that Veltra was very kind for refunding the unused coupon.

ガイドさんのお話は楽しく、自由時間もたっぷりあり良かったです。
ベルトラさんにはクーポンの使い忘れを返金してもらい、とても親切だと感じました。

Both the tour guide and the driver were very kind and it was a lot of fun!!
In Kyoto, the temples are quite far apart, so I recommend this kind of bus tour (*＾＾*)
I was very satisfied because I could also hear interesting trivia from the tour guide!

添乗員さん、運転手さん共にとっても親切で楽しかったです！！
京都はひとつひとつのお寺が遠いのでこういったバスツアーがおすすめです(*＾＾*)
添乗員さんの雑学も聞けるので大満足です！

We were blessed with great weather and enjoyed the stunning view from Taiko Rock. When we arrived at Jomon Sugi, it was almost like we had the place to ourselves, and we could take as many photos as we wanted! We were able to take our time and really appreciate its beauty. Our guide, Kodama, was perfect from course selection to guidance along the way and pacing! We took many wonderful photos, making it a memorable day. The other participants were also very calm and kind, making it truly the best experience. Thank you very much.

お天気に恵まれて太鼓岩からの絶景が楽しめました。縄文杉の到着時にはほぼ貸切状態で、写真も撮り放題！ゆっくりその姿を見ることが出来ました。ガイドのこだまさんはコース選択から途中の案内、ペース配分まで終始完璧でした！素晴らしい写真もたくさん撮って頂き、思い出に残る一日となりました。一緒に参加されたメンバーもとても穏やかでいい方達で、本当に最高の経験をさせて頂きました。ありがとうございました。

There were two courses to choose from, and I was torn, but I decided to participate in the Nago Pineapple Course.

Of course, the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium is great, and it's wonderful that you can easily visit various spots in Okinawa.

I had rented a car, so I could have gone on my own, but when in Okinawa, you have to have Orion Beer!

With a beer in hand, I enjoyed it! It wasn't excessive, but it was nice to have light moments of fun at key points.

Even with COVID-19 precautions, they made sure to sanitize every time, which made me feel safe.

Since it was a weekday, the seating was spaced out, which was nice.

At the snack castle along the way, you don't have to buy a lot since there are many locations throughout Okinawa, so no worries (laughs). However, there are some items that are only available locally, so I made sure to look carefully before purchasing.

It was really great.

コースが二つあって、悩みましたが、とりあえず名護パイナップルコースで参加。

美海水族館は、もちろんのこと、さまざまな沖縄のスポットに気軽に行けるのはありがたいです。

レンタカーも借りていたので、そのまま自分で行く手もありましたが、やっぱり沖縄来たら、オリオンビールでしょ！

ビール片手に高々と！て、ガバガバではないですが、要所要所で軽く行ける楽しみがあって良かったです。

コロナ関係にあっても、消毒はもちろん毎度していただき、安心しました。

平日だったのもあってか、席も空けてあって良かったです。

途中のお菓子御殿での買い物は、バカ買いしなくても、沖縄各所にあるので、ご安心を（笑）
けど、現地しかない物もあるので、よく見て購入しました。

本当によかったです。