All Reviews for Sightseeing Tours

This was an amazing experience with no pressure. Hop on the bus, lay back, and see more of sites than you can ever imagine.
Mt Fuji was breathtaking. Grown adults were frolicking I’m their first ever snow experience. Boat ride was short but worth it. Gondola ride, not for those afraid of heights! But at least I tried.
Wouldn’t change a thing about it!
And ours was the most knowledgeable and funny guide. Her name sounds like “Cumin” as she put it.
Love. Love. Love.

My husband & I ENJOYED this trip so much. At first we were very nervous about purchasing this trip due to the fact that it had a special “review rebate” but it turned out to exceed our expectations.

This trip wouldn’t have been the same without June! He was an amazing tour guide. Being in a different country can be nervous but he explained the culture in a way that you will be able to understand! We got to visit all of the popular destinations here in Kyoto without worrying about calling a taxi, time or even admission costs. June took care of everything!

It was easy since the bus took us around everywhere! The whale shark at the aquarium got us super excited as a family! It was a shame we didn't have enough time to explore the outdoor area much ( ; ; ) Ryukyu Village was a cozy place where we could relax and feel at home! The village idol, a 99-year-old grandma, was so cute! She gave us a lot of energy ^ - ^

バスであちこち連れてってくれるので楽チンでした！
水族館のジンベイザメは親子でテンションMAXなりました！時間がなくて外のエリアはほとんど回れずで残念でした（ ; ; ）
琉球村はこじんまりとしたところでのんびりほっこりできました！
村のアイドル99歳のおばーちゃん！かわいかったです！元気もらいました^ - ^

Very good tour guide and bus driver. We didn’t go to 5th station due to weather but it was worth it. We were able to see Mount Fuji from every place we went to. We loved the waterfall.

I thought it would be cold on the open deck bus, but the blankets and hot packs made it just fine! If you have a hat and a mask, you're all set!

It was truly a dazzling display of lights.

オープンデッキバスで寒いかと思ったのですが、ブランケットやホットカイロのサービスで大丈夫❗️
帽子、マスクがあれば完璧‼️

ほんとに光の競宴でした。

Had a great tour with Shiho-san. The meeting point was close to public transport and we left on time, the bus was comfortable. We were lucky to have snow the previous day and Mt Fuji was completely visible, made for beautiful photos. Buffet lunch was plentiful and delicious. The Fuji airways flight simulator was too much fun and would definitely do this again.
The stops along the tour could be a little longer as we arrived back in Tokyo an hour early but overall had a great time.

We booked a tour last minute, but we were lucky to have very good weather for winter and a very clear view of Mount Fuji. We were originally scheduled to go to the 5th station, but previous snow prevented that and we only made it to the 1st station which really isn’t much to speak of. Despite that, we had a great tour and our tour guide, Yoshi, was especially good. I would recommend the experience overall with the caveat that weather may not always be on your side.

It was a pretty nice experience to have opted for this tour. Tour Guide was very friendly and fluent in English. We visited around 5 places with a lot of scenic views of Mount Fuji. Unfortunately, we couldn't go to 5th Station of Mount Fuji because it was closed that day due to snow. But overall it was a fun experience. We also did some origami while we were riding the bus back to Tokyo and the tour guide had some gifts for us too. There was buffet in food and both vegetarian and Halal options were available. However, the halal option just had seafood and vegetarian dishes.

We participated as a couple on December 23rd. There were about six groups participating on a weekday. We were visiting Kanazawa for our honeymoon, and this tour was absolutely fantastic! Thank you very much. Besides us, there were participants from China and Indonesia, so surprisingly, the Japanese were in the minority. The guide was wonderful, accommodating everyone with Japanese, English, and occasionally Chinese. I recommend adding an extra night to visit Shirakawa-go when traveling to Kanazawa. Also, I think it would be great to use this tour. The weather was nice, and we had a wonderful time. Thank you!

12月23日に夫婦2名で参加。
平日で6組程の参加でした。
新婚旅行で金沢を訪れていましたが、今回のツアーはとても最高でした！ありがとうございます。
私達以外は中国とインドネシアの方でまさかの日本人が少数派でしたが、
ガイドさんは日本語と英語、時々中国語など参加者への配慮が行き届き素晴らしい方でした。
金沢へ旅行に行く際は一泊追加して白川郷へ行くことをおすすめします。
そして、是非こちらのツアーを利用されると良いと思います。
お天気も良く、素敵な時間をありがとうございました。

I wasn't expecting much because of the rain, but the illumination was beautiful as it reflected in various ways. At night, the car tail lights and red traffic signals looked like part of the illumination, and since Midosuji is one-way, it made it even more beautiful. Also, the guide was excellent. I would love to experience it again if I have the chance.

雨なので、実はあまり期待していませんでしたが、逆にイルミネーションが乱反射して綺麗でした。
夜は車のテールライトと赤信号迄もがイルミネーションに見えて御堂筋(一方通行)だから余計に綺麗でした。
又、ガイドのおねーさんの案内最高でした。
又機会があれば乗ってみたいです。

We spend 15 days in Japan and took many local tours from many different tour companies, this is by far the best we had.
Jun, our tour guide, a Japanese native with fluent english speaking, very punctual and organized and also gave us enough free time to explore our own. He is very passionate and knowledgeable about Japanese culture and very happy and proudly shared with us along the trip and on every location we visited.
For anyone looking for this tour, I suggest to travel lite, although there's enough time for everyone, we even have a couple with a toddler and stroller within our group at that time, we still manage to finish all location and have spare time. But without our punctual guide, we won't be able to see so many locations in a day.
Very well organized, I will definitely recommend this to everyone.

The Hiroshima and Itsukushima Shrine Full-Day Tour from Kyoto organised by Japan Panoramic Tours was once in a lifetime experience. The tour guide, Yurika, was punctual, pleasant and total professional to the hilt. We visited Hiroshima Memorial and museum, had a great Japanese dish cooked in front of us which was delicious. Thererafter went to nearby Miyajima Island which was picturesque. Unfortunately the famous Torii gate was under renovation, but the temple that was covered was one of our favourites. Loved everything about this tour. Highly recommend. A great mix of history, culture and scenery!

Veltra were extremely helpful and prompt in responding to pre-tour questions. This was our first time using them, and will now always look for tours through them.

The travel time is short, but it seems like there are some inconsistencies with the bus guide. While I was taking photos, the guide stood in front of the camera and talked to other guests. During the visit to Todai-ji, they said, "Please play with the deer," but at Kasuga-taisha, they warned, "Don't touch the deer!" They mentioned, "People from Nara don't touch the deer because they are dirty," and I thought it would have been better if they had explained that from the beginning. My child touched the deer a lot at Todai-ji. At Kasuga-taisha, my child was scolded and asked why it was okay to touch the deer at Todai-ji but not at Kasuga-taisha.

The explanations were fast-paced and lacked sincerity. When I asked about the type of wood used for the pillars at Todai-ji, the guide responded emotionally with "Huh?" After I politely explained why I wanted to know the type of wood, they answered, but it left me feeling quite uncomfortable throughout the tour.

The scheduled end time was around 12:30, but we actually finished at 11:30. I can't help but think that this guide must have skipped over various explanations.

移動時間はかからないけれど、バスガイドさんの当たり外れがありそうです。
写真を撮っていたら、カメラの前に立ち他のお客さんに話しかけてるし、東大寺見学の時には「シカと遊んでください」と言っていたのに、春日大社では「シカには触らないで！」と。。「奈良県の人はシカは汚ないので触りません。」とか言ってきて、東大寺の時に初めからそう説明すれば良いのに、子供は東大寺でシカにたくさん触ってました。。春日大社では子供は怒られてなんで東大寺のシカは触って良くて春日大社ではダメなの？と言ってました。。
説明は早口で心がこもっていなく、東大寺の柱の木の種類を尋ねたら、「は？」と感情的に聞き返されたので、こちらが丁寧にどうして木の種類を知りたいのか説明したら答えてましたが、余りにも気分が悪くて終始嫌な気分でした。
解散時間は12:30頃とありますが、11:30には解散でした。こんなガイドさんは色々説明も端折られていたのではと思ってしまいます。。

It was a great day:)) I got lots of information about this wonderful city. I liked all places, especially Fushimi Inari shrine.

Wonderful tour guide, Hiroko, who did everything to see to the needs of the participants. She gave very interesting and informative accounts about Japanese culture and history. She spoke good English. Lunch spread was good and the bus ride was safe and comfortable. The itinerary was also well-planned. The pick up and meeting smoothly done because of Hiroko. Only minus point was that a photo of the pick up point included in the website would have made it easier for participants to know where to wait. A sign posted at the pick up point will also be helpful. Would highly recommend the tour

The trip was well-organised and Hiro, our tour coordinator was very friendly and polite. The fifth station was closed due to snowy conditions so we were brought to a village instead where we could still see Mount Fuji. We wished we had the chance to taste the spring water there but we were lagging behind everyone because we had kids with us and needed more time getting around. The tour covered sufficient places which gave us many opportunities to view Mount Fuji. We had lunch in a lovely restaurant with a full view of the mountain. The food was ok. The area around restaurant was really cute and it would be good if we could have additional time there. I understand though as that it was not the focus of the tour. Most of the time was allocated for the ropeway up to view the mountain and the lake cruise which was a very wise decision. We totally ourselves there. Overall, the tour felt rushed especially so if you have kids with you but understandable due to time constraints.

After work, I took the two-story rooftop bus departing from Osaka Station at 19:20 along Midosuji to Namba. It was my first time seeing the illuminations from above while even riding on the highway. My colleagues, who often hang out in Osaka, really enjoyed it too. I thought the seats were unreserved, but it was nice to have assigned seating. I initially thought 45 minutes might be short, but it turned out to be just right; any longer would have been a bit too cold. I was impressed that there were hand warmers and blankets provided at the seats. The Japanese guide's commentary was very good, but since it was a rooftop bus, it was a little hard to hear at times. It was a great value, and I felt like a tourist, which was very refreshing. I would love to participate in another bus tour.

仕事帰り大阪駅１９：２０発の２階建てのルーフトップバスで御堂筋を難波まで、そのあとなんと高速道路にものって、上からイルミネーションを見るなんて初めてでした。普段から大阪でよく遊ぶ同僚もとっても楽しんでいました。席は自由席と思っていましたがちゃんと指定されていてよかったです。時間も45分では短いかなと思ったけど、あれ以上だとちょっと寒すぎてちょうど良かったです。座席にはカイロやひざ掛けが用意されていて感激しました。日本語ガイドさんのお話しもとても良かったですがルーフトップなのでちょっとだけ声が聞き取りにくかったです。コスパもいいし観光客気分でとっても新鮮でした。また別のバスツアーにも参加したいです。

On time
Car is comfortable for 4 people with 2 small luggage.
Driver very nice and professional, she give us a lot of explanation, caring, polite, friendly and help to arrange for lunch.
Worth the price.
Our trip very comfortable.

We participated as a family of four. The water buffalo cart (with island songs) and round-trip ferry were great value, and we are grateful for the friendly service. It was our first time in Ishigaki Island, and it became a wonderful memory. I definitely want to recommend this to everyone.

家族4人で参加しました。水牛車(島唄付き)と往復フェリー込みでコスパに優れ、親切な対応に感謝しております。初めての石垣島、良い思い出になりました。是非皆さんにお勧めしたいです。

I used it again this year, following last year. I would like to make it a year-end tradition. Thank you very much. The loan of knee blankets and the hot pack service were very helpful.

昨年に続き、今年も利用しました。
年末の恒例にしたいくらいです。
ありがとうございました。
膝掛けの貸し出しや、カイロのサービスはとても助かりました。

I participated in a bus tour of Okinawa World and Shurijo Castle in the southern part of Okinawa. We visited Shurijo Castle early in the morning when there were fewer people. It was wonderful to stroll through the natural scenery surrounded by tropical forests in the fresh air. The walking path is made of stone pavement, and it can be slippery when the weather is clear. While you can borrow shoes, I think it's better to wear non-slip, comfortable shoes.

Okinawa World’s Gyokusendo Cave is said to be one of the largest limestone caves in Japan. It was very impressive, mysterious, surprisingly spacious, and beautiful. When I purchased my ticket for Okinawa World, I received a coupon, which allowed me to buy souvenirs at a great price, so I felt lucky.

On the bus, the guide explained things about Okinawa that I didn't know, which I really appreciated. Also, before we arrived at Naha Airport, the guide sang Okinawan folk songs, which was moving and made for a wonderful conclusion to the trip. Thank you very much.

【午前】おきなわワールド＋斎場御嶽の沖縄南部周遊バスツアーに参加しました。
斎場御嶽は朝一の人の少ない時間に行きました。
清らかな空気のなかに南国の森に囲まれ自然な景色を楽しみながら散策するのは最高でした。
散策路は石畳の歩道になり、天気が晴れるときも足元が滑りやすいです。
くつを貸してもらえますが、滑りにくい歩きやすい靴をはいて行った方がいいと思います。

おきなわワールド 玉泉洞は国内最大級の鍾乳洞だそうです。
とても迫力があり、神秘的で驚くほど広く、素敵でした。
おきなわワールド入場券を購入したとき、クーポンをもらい、お得な価格でお土産を買えて、ラッキーでした。

バスの車中にガイドさんは沖縄の知らないことまで説明してくれて本当に良かったと思います。
また、ガイドさんが那覇空港に着く前に沖縄民謡を歌ってくださり、感動的で、良い旅の良い締めになりました。
ありがとうございました。

The price for the water buffalo cart and ferry is surprising! It takes about 10 minutes by bus from the Taketomi Island ferry terminal to reach the center. After that, we enjoyed a ride on the water buffalo cart while listening to the guide's stories and the sounds of the sanshin and singing. I could really feel the guide's love for Taketomi Island, which was nice.

At the end, I was able to take photos of the water buffalo up close, which was very soothing. Everyone was delighted and said they were cute. After that, we had free time and could choose a ferry at 4 PM or 5 PM.

It rained, but it cleared up quickly, and I enjoyed strolling around, seeing the island's plants, vibrant flowers, and butterflies. At Kaiji Beach, I felt liberated from everyday life and was enchanted by the cobalt blue sea. I definitely want to stay next time! Thank you very much!

水牛車とフェリーでこの価格は驚き‼️
竹富島フェリー乗り場からバスで約10分で中心地へ到着。その後水牛車に乗ってガイドさんの話や三線と歌を楽しむ。ガイドさんの竹富島愛が所々に感じ良かったです
最後に水牛の写真もとても近くで撮らせて貰い癒されました。皆、可愛いと大喜びでした。
その後は自由行動で16時か17時のフェリーを選び自由行動。
雨が降ったがすぐ晴れて島の植物、鮮やかな花、蝶を見て散策し、カイジ浜では日常から解放されコバルトブルーの海の色に酔いしれました。次回は是非とも宿泊したいです！
本当に有難うございました。

I rode with my mother.
While receiving explanations, I was able to enjoy it with peace of mind.
If it's your first time at a tourist spot, I think it's great to use a guide who provides various explanations so you can understand everything properly.

母と一緒に乗りました。
説明を受けながら、安心して楽しむ事が出来ました。
観光地に初めての場合、ガイドさんに色々説明を受けるとキチンと理解して回れるので利用して良かったと思います。

When my daughter and I decided to visit Japan, I knew that Mt. Fuji was a must see. Upon arrival, we asked for recommendations from our hotel as to which tour was reputable and reliable. They didn't recommend a specific company but did give me brochures to look through. I got distracted and forgot the brochures and I never went back to ask again. I just decided to find one myself and luckily landed on this one while perusing in Trip Advisor. I believe Ann was the name of our guide. She has a heavy accent so I had to pay extra attention to comprehend what she was saying. Barring that, she was informative, enthusiastic, helpful, kind and considerate. She gave us plenty of snack and restroom breaks throughout the day which gave everyone the opportunity to checkout the goodies at every stop we made. You can't go wrong with this tour. Having a perfectly clear day was an added bonus. The only reason this is rated 'good' is because at a couple stops, I felt we didn't get enough time to explore. As an FYI, Ann said due to regulations she can't accept tips. So if you plan to tip, you can tip the driver.

I recommend this because we were able to efficiently visit various attractions, and since we traveled by bus, we could take a break even when we got tired! In Kyoto, there are many transfers between buses and trains, but with the bus, there was no hassle. The tofu dishes for lunch were also delicious!

色々な見所を効率よく周れたのと、バス移動なので疲れても一息つけるのでオススメです！
京都はバスも電車も乗り換えが多いが、バスなので煩わしさがなかった。
昼御飯の豆腐料理も美味しかった！

The reason we chose this company was due to its pick up point. The planning by the tour company was efficient. The tour representative met us at our hotel, Asakusa View Hotel, punctually. We set off on time. However, due to unfavourable weather, we could only reach Station 1 with zero visibility of Mount Fuji. Our guide, Ms Mayumi, was very friendly and shared with us lots of valuable information and history. We opted for no lunch but given a table at the restaurant. Really appreciate that! Ms Mayumi managed to arrange for us to view Mt Fuji on the way to Hakone. We managed to take some pictures of Mt Fuji. The cruise at Lake Ashi was breathtaking. The Ropeway was fine except for the weather.
We took the coach back to Tokyo. The drop off point was at Ginza. Ms Mayumi entertained us with lots of hands on during the journey. She demonstrated wearing kimono and making origami. When we reached Tokyo, Ms Mayumi went the extra mile to explain the places we passed by. Really wonderful of her. She showed us Ginza Station so we could make our way back to the hotel.
I would recommend this tour as the company representatives are very professional.

It was a bright sunny day throughout. Immediately after the bus started, the tour guide announced that we can not get into the 5th Level......it was predetermined decision not to take to the high level just by giving bluff excuse of bad weather.
We also missed the cruise bcze the coordinator went with some tourists to an other destination.

We didn’t take Foods but other passengers complained about insufficient quantities of foods served to them.

Moreover this tour is not at all recommend.

Nice njoyble journey in double decker bus at Tokyo.......had fun

I visited Okinawa for the first time. I was able to efficiently enjoy the sightseeing spots I wanted to visit in just one day. On the bus, I could listen to the guide's detailed stories about Okinawa. Although there were some rushed moments due to the short stay, the inclusion of entrance tickets made this plan satisfying for the price and efficiency. I highly recommend it!

初めて沖縄を訪れました。
行ってみたい観光スポットを一日で効率良く楽しむ事ができました。バスの中ではガイドさんの沖縄の詳しい話しを聞くことも出来て、
滞在時間が少なく慌しい所もありますが、入場券も付いていて、この価格、効率の良さは満足できるプランでした。オススメです！

I visited two places: "Saijō-ō-take" and "Ganggala Valley."

Saijō-ō-take has poor footing, with many stairs and slopes, and unfortunately, it was pouring rain during my visit. A raincoat and non-slip shoes are essential. I was barely able to walk, and it was far from an enjoyable experience of this ancient sacred site. Given the weather, there's nothing that can be done about it.

At Ganggala Valley, the rain had lightened up, the footing wasn't extremely bad, and we had a dedicated guide for this location, which allowed us to fully enjoy Okinawa's nature. The bus guide shared various knowledge about Okinawa, including the Okinawan dialect, making for an engaging explanation. I got off at Naha Airport early in the afternoon and headed straight home. It was a good schedule for making effective use of time.

「斎場御嶽」「ガンガラーの谷」２か所を回りました。
斎場御嶽は足場が悪く、階段や坂道も多いのですが、訪れた時間帯はなんと大雨。レインコートと滑りにくい靴は必須です。自分は歩くのが精いっぱいで、いにしえの聖地を堪能するには程遠い体験となってしまいました。天気のことなので、こればかりは致し方ありません。
ガンガラーの谷は雨が小降りになったことと、足場が極端に悪いわけではないこと、さらにはこの場所専属のガイドさんがついていることで、沖縄の自然を十分楽しむことができました。
バスのガイドさんは沖縄方言をはじめ、さまざまな沖縄に関する知識を披露してくれ、聞きごたえのある説明でした。午後早い時間に那覇空港で下車、そのまま帰途に就きました。時間を有効に活用するにはよいスケジュールでした。