All Reviews for Sightseeing Tours

I ended up having to pay a transportation fee of 3,000 yen without any prior explanation. Being told this in the hotel lobby on the day of arrival was quite troubling. This is a complete lack of communication. I'm very disappointed.

事前に説明の無い送迎料3000円を支払う羽目になりました。当日、ホテルのロビーで言われても、困ります。完全に説明不足です。大変がっかりです。

I saw this tour for the first time and immediately became interested in participating. I was excited to join, and it was really beautiful on the double-decker bus, especially since it had no roof. The view from the top was something I had never seen before, and it was very refreshing and great. If we could have gone a bit slower on the highway, I could have enjoyed the illumination on Midosuji more slowly, which was a bit disappointing.

初めてこのツアーを見てすぐ興味を持ち参加しました。
ワクワクで参加、、とっても綺麗で二階建てバスで、、しかも屋根無し、、上から見る景色なんて見たことないし新鮮ですごくよかった。
もう少し高速ゆっくり走れたら御堂筋のイルミネーションがゆっくり見れたのに、、チョイ残念

Great trip. We were blessed with good weather allowing us to visit the 5th station and see Mt Fuji up close, and clear, although it is pretty cold up there (with the wind chill). Tour guide Yoshi is very professional, courteous, helpful all the way. He provided some good Japanese cultural and historical information which helped us to enjoy the tour even more. The Hakone ropeway ride and the Ashi cruise were also very enjoyable. The lunch was enjoyable. Everything in the trip was great. The drivers were safe & courteous. I couldn't ask for any more. Will definitely recommend this tour to anyone.

It was quite physically challenging for someone like me who lacks exercise, but the sense of accomplishment was amazing! The guide and the staff were also wonderful, and I had a fantastic time. Thank you very much.

運動不足の私には体力的にはかなりキツかったですが、達成感は最高でした！
またガイドさんや関係者の方々も良い方で素晴らしい時を過ごすことができました。ありがとうございました。

In the cold sky, the beautiful lights were dreamlike and delightful. The cityscape of Osaka, which I could see within an hour, was shining.

寒空の中、綺麗なライトアップが夢の様に美しく、楽しませて頂きました。
1時間内で見渡せた大阪の都会は光ってました。

Great value, our tour guide was great - loved all the information she gave as well!

I was very satisfied that I was able to visit two spots in just the morning of my last day of travel! It was great to be taken to places that are not easily accessible without a rental car, and at a reasonable price.

旅行最終日の午前中だけの時間で2つのスポットに行けてかなり満足でした！レンタカーなしではなかなか行けない場所にお手軽な値段で連れて行ってもらえるので大変良かったです。

It was good. It was my first time on a tour with an earphone guide, and it felt a bit lacking. But the guide played the sanshin for us, which was fun.

良かったです。イアホンガイドのツアーが初めてでちょっと物足りなかった。でもガイドさんがサンシンを弾いてくれて楽しかったです。

I live in Osaka, but I wanted to see the Midosuji Illumination, so I decided to use this service. I thought it would be a unique experience since I usually don't get to see the night view from an open-deck bus. When I boarded, the driver and the guide warmly welcomed me, and there were blankets and hand warmers prepared inside the bus.

As the bus departed, we drove along the illuminated street. The view of the illumination from such a high position was beautiful. There was also a segment on the highway, which added to the attraction feel, and it was great to have a panoramic view of the illumination and Nakanoshima from above. I plan to take my friends from other prefectures here when they visit.

大阪在住ですが、御堂筋イルミネーションを一通り観たいと思い、利用しました。
オープンデッキのバスから夜景を観る事はないので、異体験してみようと思ったのが理由です。
乗車の時は運転手さんとガイドさんが暖かく迎えてくださり、車内にはブランケットとカイロが準備されていました。
バスが発車し、イルミネーション通りを走りました。
きれいな通りで高い位置から眺めるイルミネーションはきれいでした。
高速道路の走行もあり、アトラクション気分とさらに高い位置からイルミネーションや中之島を一望できて良かったです。
他府県から友達が来たら案内しようと思います。

The stay at Wanmouza and Kouri Island was particularly short, so I couldn't take my time to take photos. I thought there wasn't much to see at American Village, so it might not be worth going.

万毛座と古宇利島の滞在時間が特に短くて、ゆっくり写真を撮ることもできなかった。アメリカンビレッジは特に見る所もなく行かなくても良いかと思いました。

If this your first time to Okinawa, this tour is a good way to see North Okinawa without the hassle of taking public transportation. The bus plays a recorded English commentary for those who can't understand Japanese. Bus was on time and Japanese lady guide was nice. She sang quite a few Okinawan songs during the tour which was entertaining. Good singer too!
After picking up all participants from various hotels, the tour started with a short stop at Cape Manza, then to Kouri Island and a lunch stop after. Next, we went to Churarium Aquarium (150min stay) which is located at Ocean Expo Park with free dolphin show at various time throughout the day , turtle & manatee pool outside the Aquarium. (There're many electric trolley that go around the park for Y200 unlimited ride) Managed to see Emerald Beach, Okinawan Village (I don't find this one interesting), and watched the 15-20min Dolphin show @3pm (this is the highlight of the tour) Walked back to the bus scheduled to leave at 3:40pm
Re: Nago Pineapple Park, nothing much going on here. Walked the Dinosaur botanical garden, sample some wine & snacks.
Overall, if you have time to spare, this is a long but quite enjoyable tour.

I participated with my mother and aunt, making it a group of three. The meeting place at Kanazawa Station was easy to find. I had imagined a small bus, but it was a nice, large bus, and we were assigned seats, which made for a comfortable journey. The guide provided thorough explanations, allowing us to gain knowledge about Shirakawa-go and Gokayama before exploring. There was no snow, so my elderly mother and aunt were able to walk around without any issues. The lunch and rice crackers were delicious, and I’m really glad I participated.

母、伯母を連れて3人で参加しました。集合場所は金沢駅でわかりやすかったです。バスは小さなバスを想像してましたが立派なバスで、席も決めていただいていて快適に移動できました。
ガイドさんの説明がしっかりとあり、白川郷や五箇山の知識を得てからまわることができました。雪はなかったので、高齢の母たちも問題なく歩き回れました。ランチやお煎餅もおいしく、本当に参加してよかったです。

This was my first trip to Osaka, and since I was traveling alone, I decided to take a night bus tour. I immediately signed up for the open-deck bus, which seems to be quite popular.

Walking along Midosuji during the day, I was impressed by how wide and amazing the street is, but at night, the atmosphere changes completely. The illumination that changes colors every few meters is enchanting. Osaka feels larger in scale than Tokyo.

Above all, feeling the night breeze while looking down at the people walking below and the sightseeing buses was the best feeling. Riding on the highway, I enjoyed the reflections of lights on the Yodogawa River and the illuminations along Midosuji, feeling like I was in a dream. The guide was friendly and made the experience enjoyable. Thanks to that, my solo trip turned out to be unexpectedly fun.

初の大阪、一人旅なので、夜はバスでの旅にしようと思いました。オープンデッキバスが人気なようなので即申し込みました。
大阪の御堂筋を昼間に歩き、広くてすごい通りだらなぁと思い感動していましたが、夜はまた雰囲気が変わり、何メートルか毎に様々な色に変わるイルミネーションが幻想的。大阪って東京よりスケールが大きいですね。
何より夜風に吹かれ、下を歩く人を見下ろしながら、観光バスまで見下ろしながら、最高の気
分でした。高速に乗り、淀川に映る光や、またまた御堂筋のイルミネーションやらを見て、夢見心地でした。ガイドさんのお話も親しみやすく楽しかったです。おかげで、思いがけず楽しい一人旅になりました。

I think most of the people who participated in this tour were mainly interested in the Okinawa's Okiishi Forest, and not so much in the Churaumi Aquarium. If possible, I would like to have about 30 more minutes to explore Okiishi Forest at a more leisurely pace. I believe time adjustments can be made at the roadside station afterward, but what do you think?

It was great that we arrived at the Churaumi Aquarium just in time to see the dolphin show.

今回このツアーに参加したほとんどの方が大石林山目当てで美ら海水族館はそんなに興味がない方ばかりだと思います。出来ればもう少しゆっくり大石林山をまわれるようにあと30分ぐらい多めに取って欲しいです。時間調整はその後の道の駅でも出来るかと思いますが如何なものでしょうか？
美ら海水族館に着いてタイミング良くイルカショーが見れたのは良かったです。

I'm glad I was able to see the wonderful illumination at a low price. I was also happy to receive a heat pack and a blanket for warmth. One thing, it would have been even better if I could have specified my seat.

素敵なイルミネーションを低価格で見ることが出来てよかったです。
寒さ対策にカイロにブランケットも用意をシテモラエ嬉しかったです。
ひとつ、
座席がこちらで指定出来ればなもっと良かったかな。

I was hesitant to join because there were some unfamiliar tourist spots included, but I ended up being very satisfied with the experience!

First of all, the guide's explanations were very thorough and easy to understand. I gained knowledge about Shodoshima itself and learned a lot about the tourist spots we were going to visit.

The information about delicious souvenirs was also helpful.

Additionally, I thought the duration of stays at each location and the order of the tour were well planned!

On the way back, I was dropped off at Angel Road, which allowed me to visit one more place, and that was really helpful!

知らない観光地なども入っていたため参加しようか迷っていましたが、結果的に大満足で終わりました(^o^)！

まず、ガイドさんの説明がとても丁寧で分かりやすかったです。小豆島自体の知識が得られたり、これからいく観光地のことをたくさん知れました。

美味しいお土産情報なども参考になりました。

また、各地の滞在時間時間やツアーの巡り順もよく練られたものだなと思いました！

帰りはエンジェルロードにておろしてもらったので、もう一箇所行くこともでき助かりました(^o^)

The bright and courteous explanations and attentiveness of our tour guide, Mr. Kuroda, were excellent and made the tour so much better. I am truly grateful. I would love to participate again!

添乗員の黒田さんの明るく丁寧な、説明とお気遣いがとても良く、ツアーが何倍にもなりました。
心から感謝致します。
また参加したいと思います！

Excellent tour with very good tour guide. Very on time schedule,we love it.highly recommend!

Fantastic tour with a very informative and friendly guide and a friendly driver. The schedule was quite well arranged--nothing felt particularly hurried although that could be because we had expected that all stops outside of the main aquarium one would be brief.

The lunch option (available for an additional 1000yen) was very good--beautiful environment and good food at a fair price. For travellers staying in Naha, I'd recommend skipping the Okashigoten shop there (there's a similar one in Naha with the same prices at which the provided coupon can be used) and exploring/ eating lunch instead.

Travellers who wish to visit the Pineapple Park in great detail should note that this tour makes but a brief stop there. There appears to be a few courses available at the Park but the tour only had time for the shopping course. There was barely any time left at the end of the free wine tasting (which I would highly recommend--the wines are pretty interesting) so travellers who wish to make purchases should be quick.

2.5 hours was plenty for the aquarium and the bus was timed such that tour participants had just enough time to catch the dolphin show at the end. Visiting other attractions, however, might be a bit of a squeeze since the park is quite large, as is the aquarium.

Overall, the tour was a great way to see a lot of Okinawa in a day at a very affordable price. Although the guide and driver didn't speak much English, they did their best and it wasn't a large problem. Would recommend!

In the afternoon tour, after finishing, we had a meal on Kokusai Street, bought souvenirs, and returned to our accommodation, making good use of our time. At Masahiro Sake Brewery, we listened to an explanation of the process of making awamori. In the video inside, the employees were dancing with one-sho bottles of awamori balanced on their heads. It was amazing.

The Gyokusendo Cave at Okinawa World was incredibly beautiful, and I was deeply moved. I promised my friend that we would go on a cave exploration in the southern islands next time. The Eisa dance was also cool. At the end of the show, everyone danced together, and it was a lot of fun. I promised my friend that we would come back to Okinawa again. Thank you for the wonderful memories.

午後からのツアーで、終了してから国際通りで食事して、お土産買って宿に戻り
時間を有効につかえました。まさひろ酒造さんでは、泡盛が出来るまでの工程の説明を聞きました。館内のビデオで、従業員さん達が泡盛の一升ビンを頭の上に乗せて踊ってました。すごかったです。
おきなわワールドの玉泉洞は凄く綺麗で
感動しましたー。次は南の島の洞くつ探検に行こうと友人と約束しました。
エイサーもカッコよかったです。ショーの最後にみんなで踊ってとても楽しかったです。また沖縄に来ようと友人と約束しました。楽しい思い出をありがとうございました。

Since it was after the peak of the autumn leaves, we were able to enjoy sightseeing smoothly without any traffic.

I strongly recommend that those meeting at Kyoto Station check the location of Japan Travel in advance. I asked four locals, but none could give me clear directions.

Here are some points that are not clear just from the map:
1. To get to the opposite exit, you need to go up to the second floor first. There are stairs (and escalators) along the way through the free passage, which can be challenging for first-timers.
2. Right outside the Karasuma Exit, there is a rotary for tourist buses, which can be confusing.
3. I was lucky to ask a passing police officer, but according to him, there are two Japan Travel locations in the area.

I think most people who sign up for the tour are not familiar with Kyoto, so it would be helpful if Veltra could provide a photo of the meeting place.

紅葉のピークを過ぎた時期だったこともあり、渋滞もなくスムーズに観光できました。

京都駅集合の方は予め日本旅行の場所を確認しておくことを強くおすすめします。地元の方4人に尋ねましたが明確に分かる方はいませんでした。

地図だけではわからないポイントを上げます。
①反対の出口に行くには一度2階に上がる必要がある。自由通路を突っ切る途中にも階段（エスカレーター）があるなど初めての人には難易度が高い。
②烏丸口に出てすぐの場所は観光バス用ロータリーがあり紛らわしい。
③私は運良く通りかかったお巡りさんに聞けたのでよかったが、お巡りさん曰く周辺には日本旅行が2店舗あるらしい。

ツアーに申し込む人は京都に不慣れな方がほとんどだと思うので、ここはベルトラの方が集合場所を写真付き掲載してくれるとよいと思います。

The annual winter girls' gathering in Osaka, the Festival of Lights, is now in its fourth year. The warm open deck was fantastic, and what stood out the most was the female guide. If she is the one guiding us, I would definitely consider coming back next year. We have this girls' gathering in Osaka twice a year from various places.

毎年恒例の大阪での冬の女子会、光の饗宴も今年で４回目、暖かかくオープンデッキも最高でした、特に良かったのは女性のガイドの方でした、この方が案内してくれるのなら、来年も有りです。各地から大阪での年２回の女子会です。

This was my first time visiting the Miyako Islands. I came to visit a friend, but I was able to join a quick tour in between, and I could take some photos, which made for great memories! It was my first time seeing the Milky Way with my own eyes, and I think it was worth the price. It felt like being in a planetarium.

However, if the sky is cloudy, the tour gets canceled, so I would have appreciated getting the cancellation notice a bit earlier. The meeting place is a completely dark area with no lights (which is to be expected), so it's a good idea to have clear markers or bring a flashlight.

はじめて、宮古諸島に来島にしました。
友人訪問が目的で来たのですが、ちょっとした合間にサクッとツアーに参加できて、撮影ができたので、良い思い出になりました☆★
肉眼で天の川が見られたのは、はじめてで値段の割には、良いと思います。
プラネタリウムにいるような感覚です。

ただ、曇り空だとツアー自体が中止になるので、催行の連絡をもう少し早めにいただきたかったです。。
集合場所は、電気もまったくない暗～い場所（当たり前ですが）なので、
わかりやすい目印や懐中電灯を持っていくと良いです。

I'm glad I was able to join an efficient tour that was compact and well-organized due to my short travel period. It felt like a tour that took all the best parts without any waste. The stories from the man handling the water buffalo were interesting.

旅行期間が短いので、ぎゅっと凝縮した効率の良いツアーに参加できて良かったと思います。無駄のないいいとこどりのツアーという感じです。水牛をあやつるおっちゃんのお話が面白かったです。

A great tour to Mt Fuji away from the Tokyo city. My wife and i enjoyed this tour more than our 1 week stay in Tokyo! It was a beautiful day in November and Mt Fuji was clear as day. Our tour guy was also very helpful, nice and friendly. We opted for the round trip bus ride to tour Mt Fuji, experience the ropeway and ride the pleasure boat. We also had a great western lunch. Im a big eater and was afraid i would be hungry throughout the trip but the lunch they provided was actually filling. overall, best tour we've had! If i could make one suggestion it would be to spend an extra 10 minutes at each location/stop for tourists to enjoy the area at its fullest extent. I felt a bit rushed getting back to the bus on time, however, i really enjoyed the tour and would highly suggest it

This was a great list of places to visit as they are all the places that it would be harder to get to when on your own by public transport. The day was beautiful and our guide was very well informed. I would definitely recommend it. The only negative thing I have to say is that I wish we could have stayed longer at some of the locations but with so many to visit and most of the temples and shrines closing before 5 pm here in Kyoto, there was no choice but to move quickly.

The Churaumi Aquarium was great because I had plenty of time to leisurely explore the exhibits! The bus guide also shared various stories, which made it very enjoyable!

美ら海水族館はとても時間があってゆっくり館内を見ることができて本当に良かったです！バスガイドさんも色んなお話しをしてくださってとても楽しかったです！

I used a tour to Taketomi Island. There was a shuttle from the ferry terminal, but the bus was smaller than I expected, and the road was worse than I imagined. Families with children should be careful.

竹富島へのツアーを利用しました。
フェリーターミナルから、送迎がありましたが、バスが思ったやり小さかったのと、想像以上に道が悪路でした。お子様連れは気をつけてください。

Both the guide and the driver were extremely experienced, and they kept us entertained until the end. The guide was fluent in English, so I believe foreign visitors were able to fully enjoy the wonderful Shirakawa-go and Gokayama. Both of them were very friendly and approachable. It was a great tour, and I can definitely recommend it.

ガイドさんもドライバーさんも チョーベテランの方々で 最後まで楽しませていただきました
ガイドさんは英語が堪能で 外国の方にも素晴らしい白川郷と五箇山を体感してしていただけたと思います
お二人とも 大変気さくな方で フレンドリー
良いツアーでした
絶対おすすめできます

I with my friend rabon from Nepal visited the mt Fuji with the help of CETRA tours package, it was great experience they made this journey very happy. I wish to go again. Thank you