All Reviews for Sightseeing Tours

I found this tour while planning my trip to Kanazawa after many decades. The idea of being able to take a day trip to Shirakawa-go was exciting! Since my last visit was in the summer, I was thrilled to see the gassho-zukuri reflected in the rice fields! I quickly jumped at the opportunity and made a reservation.

The microbus stopped near the bus stop for the Shirakawa-go viewpoint, allowing us to fully enjoy the wonderful scenery of the town and the surrounding mountains. The tour guide pointed out great spots for sightseeing and photography, so I was able to capture beautiful shots of the gassho-zukuri reflected in the rice fields.

It was my first visit to Gokayama, and I was once again touched by the beauty of Japan's satoyama (rural landscape). The tour guide's information about Kanazawa was also very interesting (thank you!).

We arrived in Kanazawa just before 4 PM. I thought it was a perfect time for those taking the shinkansen to head home, but I personally wished for a bit more time to stay in each place.

ん十年ぶりの金沢旅行からのプラン考え中にこのツアーを見つけました。
白川郷に日帰りで行けるなんて！前回訪問は夏だったので水田に映る合掌作りが見れる！の案内に直ぐ飛びつき予約をしました。
白川郷展望台へのマイクロバス乗り場から近くにバスが停車、白川郷の街並みと山々の素晴らしい景色をぞんぶんに堪能できました。
添乗員さんが見学＆撮影ポイントを教えてくださったので水田に映る合掌作りもバッチリ撮影できました。
五箇山は初めての来訪。改めて日本の里山の素晴らしさに心和みました。
添乗員さんの金沢を含めた案内もとても興味深かったです。(ありがとうございます。)
金沢到着16時前。新幹線に乗って帰宅される方には丁度いい時間と思いましたが、私はそれぞれもう少し滞在時間が欲しかったです。

The transfer from the boat to the bus to the water buffalo and back to the bus and then the boat can be quite a journey. I think it's better to avoid walking to the water buffalo riding area, especially on hot days, due to the elevation changes. I'm glad I went with a tour.

船→バスの送迎→水牛→バスの送迎→船
水牛乗り場まで、徒歩で行くのは高低差もあり、暑い日はやめた方が良いと思います。ツアーで良かったと思いました

I was aiming to go to the tip of the Shakotan Peninsula, but unfortunately, unfortunately, unfortunately, unfortunately, unfortunately, unfortunately, unfortunately, unfortunately, unfortunately, unfortunately, unfortunately...

積丹半島の先端に行くのが目的でしたが残念残念残念残念残念残念残念残念残念残念残念、、、、、、、、、、

I took a solo trip to Yakushima at a turning point in my life. It was a place I had longed to visit someday… and it turned out to be the perfect spot for me at this moment. Considering the season, I was blessed with good weather and felt like I received a lot of energy from the great outdoors!!

Our tour group consisted of six women, and from the start, we successfully completed the mountain trekking without any of us retiring after 11 hours and 30 minutes. The sense of accomplishment I felt at the end was something I could only experience here. I think it was physically quite challenging for us 🤭.

I hope to visit Yakushima again someday!

人生の節目に屋久島ひとり旅をしました。
いつか行ってみたいと念願だった場所…
今の自分にピッタリの場所でした。
時季を考慮し天候にも恵まれて
大自然から沢山のパワーをもらえた
様な気がします！！
私達のツアーグループは女子６人でしたが
スタートから11時間30分
全員がリタイヤする事なく無事に
登山トレッキングに成功できました😭
終えた時の達成感はここでしか味わえない
ものでした。体力的にもギリギリだったの
ではないかと思います🤭
またいつの日か屋久島を訪ねたいです！

I saw a facility for evacuation drills when an airplane lands in the sea. It's important to train for everything that could possibly happen so that we can respond without panic when it occurs.

海に飛行機が着陸した時の避難訓練の施設を見ました。あり得ることは全て訓練しておくことで、発生した時に慌てずに対応出来るようにしておくことが重要ですね。

First, I had some unclear points at the time of application, and I inquired via email twice, but they kindly answered my questions, so I decided to participate.

The tour guide's stories and tone of voice were wonderful. They had a lot of interesting topics to share, and their little anecdotes were very entertaining.

By the end of May, the snow wall had become quite low, but it was still impressive, and I'm glad I went.

I thought the bento box would just have rice balls, but it turned out to be a very nice bento. I was told I could eat it on the bus or at Murodo.

まず申し込み時点で不明な点があり
メールで2度問い合わせをしたが丁寧に答えて頂けたので参加しました。

添乗員さんのお話や声のトーンが素敵でした。
たくさん話のネタを持ってて流石でした。小ネタも沢山もって面白かったです。

5月末の参加で雪の壁もかなり低くなっていたけどそれでも感動したし行ってよかったです。

配られたお弁当は おにぎりぐらいかなあと思っていましたがとても素敵なお弁当でした。
バスの中でも室堂で食べてもいいとの事でした。

I was struggling to figure out how to explore Shodoshima without driving when I found this tour. It allowed us to efficiently visit the main tourist spots while almost circling the island, giving us the chance to see various regions. Since the itinerary was packed, the time at each location was limited, and I particularly wished I could have spent a bit more time at Kankakei, but overall, this type of tour generally offered a good amount of free time, and I enjoyed it thoroughly.

My motivation for visiting Shodoshima was Sakae Tsuboi's "Twenty-Four Eyes," so I really wished the tour could have included the real Cape Bunkyo, which is very close to the movie village. The movie village is just a set after all. However, the Tsuboi Sakae Literary Museum located within the movie village was excellent.

I was also very grateful that I was dropped off right in front of the Shodoshima International Hotel where I was staying.

車を運転しないため、小豆島観光をどのようにしようか、頭を悩ませていたときに見つけたのがこちらのツアーでした。主な観光地を効率よく回りながら島をほぼ一周できるので、様々な地域を見ることができました。盛りだくさんな分、それぞれの観光地の時間が限られていて、特に寒霞渓にはもう少し居たかったと思いましたが、この手のツアーとしては概して自由時間が多く、十分楽しめました。
小豆島を訪れるきっかけは壷井栄『二十四の瞳』だったので、映画村のすぐ近くにある本物の岬の文教場もぜひツアーに組み込んでいただきたかったです。映画村は所詮は作りものなので。ただ、映画村内にある壷井栄文学館は大変よかったです。
宿泊先の小豆島国際ホテル前で降ろしていただけたのも、大変助かりました。

The weather was perfect, making it the best for sightseeing! We were able to check out tourist spots while getting an overall view of Osaka, and we enjoyed seeing places we couldn't reach on foot from a distance! We really got to savor the sightseeing experience to the fullest! ♬

お天気に恵まれて観光には最高でした！
大阪の全体像を把握しながら観光場所を確認したり自分達の足で周ることができない所を遠目で見て楽しむことができました！
観光気分を最大に味わえました♬

I had a wonderful experience riding the water buffalo cart on Iriomote Island, which I had wanted to try after seeing it featured on TV and in magazines. Unfortunately, the weather was rainy and not very good, but the day flew by as we traveled between three islands by ferry and bus from the morning. Next time I go, I would like to stay overnight on each island.

以前よりテレビや雑誌で紹介されてる西表島の水牛車に乗ってみたかったのでたいへん良い思い出になりました。
あいにく天気は雨模様であまり良くなかったですが朝からフェリーやバス移動で3島巡りがあっという間に1日が過ぎた感じです。今度行くときは各島々に1泊しながら行ってみたいです

I was glad that the driver also served as a guide, allowing us to hear detailed explanations. We were able to learn many interesting stories and details that weren't in the guidebook, making me want to brag about it to others. While there are ways to save money using public buses and trains or renting a car, this option is perfect for saving time. Thanks to the knowledgeable local guide, this was the best way to spend a rich and fulfilling time, making it a valuable trip. Thank you!

運転手さんがガイドを兼ねていて、詳しい説明を聞くことが出来て良かったです。ガイドブックには載っていないような細かいこと、面白い話しもたくさん聞けて他人に自慢したくなります。公共機関のバス、電車を使って安く上げたりレンタカーを使う方法などは有りますが、時間の節約にはこれがピッタリです。地元の詳しいガイドさんのおかげで濃密な時間を過ごすにはこれが一番で、価値ある旅でした。ありがとうございます。

Since it was forecasted to rain, the day trip tour by bus was excellent. I was able to visit various places and I am very satisfied! The time management was also good, and I would like to use this service again if I have the opportunity.

雨の予報だったのでバスで日帰りツアーは最高でした。色んな所へ行けてとても満足しています！時間配分的にも良くてまた機会があれば利用したいと思っています。

I'm in my late 50s and I don't consider hiking a hobby. A few years ago, I used to go to the gym once or twice a week, but I've stopped that recently and now I only walk a few times a month (about 5 kilometers). I like walking, so I thought it would be fine to participate, but 20 kilometers was indeed quite exhausting. I borrowed my mother's hiking boots (same size) from when she used to hike, but they were heavy! Are hiking boots really this heavy? Looking around, I noticed others had lighter, sneaker-like trekking shoes. Is there a difference between hiking boots and trekking shoes? Or have things changed in the last ten years? Because of these heavy boots, I found it hard to walk, my ankles hurt, and my feet became fatigued. On the way back, my legs were shaking and I lightly stumbled, but fortunately, I didn't suffer any serious damage. I think if it weren't for the guide, I would have struggled to pace myself and would have panicked in the second half. I believe the group was organized with age considerations in mind. We were lucky with the weather and didn't get rained on, which made for a very pleasant experience. I think it would have been much tougher if it had rained.

登山を趣味とはしていない50代後半です。数年前まではジムに週１，2回行ってましたが最近はやめてしまい、月数回程度ウォーキング（5キロ）する程度です。
歩くのは好きなので、まあ大丈夫かと思って参加しましたが、20キロはやはりかなり疲れました。靴は、以前、登山をしていた母親のもの（サイズは同じ）を借りたのですが、重い！！登山靴ってこんなに重いものなの？？周りの人を見てみるともっと軽そうなスニーカー風のトレッキングシューズ。登山靴とトレッキングシューズは違うのかな？それとも10年以上前と今とでは違うのか？！この靴のせいで重くて歩きにくくて足首が痛くなって足全体が疲労しました。帰りは足ガクガクで軽く転んでしまいましたが、大したダメージは受けずにすみました。ガイドさんがいなかったら、きっとペース配分ができずに後半焦ることなったのではと思います。グループ編成は年齢を考慮してくれていたと思います。天候には恵まれ雨に降られることなくとても気持ちよく過ごせました。雨が降っていたらもっと大変だっただろうなと思います。

Hat an interesting tour! While I speak some Japanese the rest of my family does not. I did my best to translate what I could, but I know we missed out on a lot of the interesting facts about the water buffalo and the tradition and origin story of this interesting mode of transport. We wished we had also understood more about the mangroves.

I had a wonderful time with my mother. We received excellent care and were given a detailed explanation of the charms of Aso. The friendly conversation made my mother very happy, and she also enjoyed it a lot. This trip made us want to visit Kyushu again. Thank you very much!

母と二人でお世話になりました。
阿蘇の魅力を丁寧に説明頂きました。
母にも気さくにお話し頂き、とても楽しかったと母も喜んでいました。
また九州に遊びに来たくなる旅ができました。
本当にありがとうございました！

Thank you for allowing me to participate in this tour 😊 I was healed by the adorable Maekun, and all my daily fatigue disappeared. It was so much fun! If there's another opportunity, I would love to join again 🥺 Thank you, Maekun!

今回ツアーに参加させて頂いてありがとうございます😊
可愛い真栄君に癒されて　日頃の疲れも飛びました　楽しかったです♪
また　機会がありましたらよろしくお願いします🥺
真栄君ありがとーー

The designated hotel shuttle service is available, and the transportation on the remote islands is well thought out, making it very convenient. On Iriomote Island, I was able to see the mangrove forests up close, and on Yubu Island and Taketomi Island, I enjoyed a leisurely pace of sightseeing while riding on water buffalo carts. The local guide's commentary was also entertaining. On Taketomi Island, if you want to get around and visit the highlights, it seems necessary to make a reservation for a rental bicycle in advance.

指定ホテル送迎もあり、離島での移動も効率よく考えられていて楽チンです。西表島ではマングローブ林をしっかり見ることができ、由布島と竹富島ではそれぞれ水牛車に乗って、のんびりしたペースで観光を楽しむことができました。現地ガイドさんのトークも面白かったです。竹富島では、島内を移動して見どころを回るならレンタサイクルの事前予約がないと厳しそうです。

良い体験で安全でした。知識豊富なツアーガイドです。

Good experience and safe
Well knowledge tour guide.

The guide was kind, and the explanations were easy to understand, which was great! Also, the driver had a good personality and drove carefully, making me feel safe. I was satisfied with how efficiently we visited the tourist spots.

ガイドさんが親切で、説明もわかりやすくて、とても良かった！
また、運転手の方も、人柄が良く運転も丁寧で安心できた。
観光スポットも効率よく回れて満足。

The staff members provided very detailed explanations about Ishigaki Island and its wildlife. During our visit, we were able to observe coconut crabs, sea snakes, and the Semaru hako turtle, among others. The staff caught a sea snake, so we had the experience of touching it, which was really fun! Unfortunately, the starry sky was cloudy and the moon was out, so that was a bit disappointing. I've heard that the stars are beautiful during a new moon. I would love to participate again!

スタッフの方々が石垣島の事や生き物の話をとても丁寧に説明をしてくださいます。私達の時はヤシガニ、海ヘビ、セマルハコガメ等々を観察できました。海ヘビはスタッフの方が捕まえられたので触る体験もできて、とても楽しかったです！星空は曇りだったのと月が出てたので少し残念。星空は真月の時が綺麗に観えるそうです。また参加したいと思います。

It was my first time participating. I was able to enter the facility 20 minutes early, checked in with my reservation form, and waited in the lobby while looking around until the start time.

When it was time, I was guided in, and the tour began.

A pilot trainee was the one who guided us.

初めての参加でした。
20分前に施設に入る事ができ、予約表と共に受付し開始までロビーで色々見ながら待ってました。

時間になり案内されツアー開始しました。

パイロット訓練生の方が案内してくれました。

It was my first trip to Miyako Island! I had a great time seeing lots of fish in the beautiful sea! I was also happy to meet a sea turtle!

初めての宮古島旅行でした！
綺麗な海でたくさんお魚見れて楽しかったです！ウミガメにも会えて嬉しかったです！

I was able to enjoy sightseeing comfortably and happily with the explanations and guidance from the bus guide on the Yakuza Ru号. The day before, I had experienced the Jomon Sugi trekking tour, so I wanted to explore the island more widely the next day, and I was well taken care of. As I had hoped, I was able to do the sightseeing I envisioned.

During the bus ride, I was able to see many Yakuza monkeys and Yaku deer by the roadside, which I think was a benefit of traveling by bus.

The guide helped me with explanations on the bus and at the sightseeing spots, and I was able to get some great photos. Thanks to the driver, who prioritized safety, I enjoyed a pleasant drive. Once again, thank you very much.

やくざる号でバスガイドさんの説明・案内のもと気楽に楽しく観光することができました～前日、縄文杉トレッキングツアーを経験だったので、その次の日は、島内を広く観光できればと思い、お世話になったのですが、思っていた通りの観光を行うことができました～
※バスで移動中に道端等でヤクザル、ヤクジカを多数見ることができたのは、バスでの移動の賜物たと思います。

ガイドさんにはバス内、観光地での説明と合わせて、写真撮影でもお世話になり、いい写真をゲッツできました～
また、安全第一の運転手さんのおかけ様で、気持ちのよいドライブを満喫できました～あらためて、ありがとうございました。

Despite trekking for 10.5 hours in the rain, I had the best experience thanks to our guide and my companions (five of us in total). Here are the highlights:

- I was able to leave the arrangements for access to the trailhead and the lunch boxes for breakfast and lunch to them.
- With many other trekkers around, the guide's support (managing pace, rest spots, sharing with other groups, taking photos, and providing explanations at key points) allowed us to trek safely and comfortably.

Once again, thank you very much.

ずんやり雨の中、往復１０．５時間のトレッキングでしたが、ガイドさんと同伴者（私を含めて５名）のおかげ様で最高の経験をできました。
以下よかった点になります
・登山口までのアクセス、朝昼の弁当の手配などおまかせでいけました
・他トレッキング者が多数の中、ガイドさんのサポート（ペース配分、休憩場所、他グループ等との譲り合い、写真撮影、要所要所での説明）のもと、安全に、気持ちよくトレッキングすることができました。
あらためて、ありがとうございました。

At 10:10, I headed to Wakakusa Mountain. While enjoying the 360-degree view of Nara, a deer approached me. Unfortunately, I had forgotten to bring food for it, which was disappointing. There was also an elderly woman gathering bracken. When I asked if there were still any tender ones left, she showed me the bundle she had collected. It made me feel like my evening drink would be enjoyable.

On the way back, I was dropped off at Kofuku-ji right on time and took a stroll through Nara Park. I was just in time for the half-day tour in the afternoon, which was perfect.

10：10発で若草山へ、奈良番地360度の風景を眺めてると鹿が近づいてくる、あいにく餌を買い忘れて持参していない残念でした。蕨採取してるお婆ちゃんもいた。まだ柔いのがありますかと尋ねると採取した束を見せてくれた。晩酌が進みそうな気がしました。
帰り定刻通りで興福寺で降ろしてもらい奈良公園を散策、午後からの半日ツアーに間に合ってちょうど良かった。

This is a place I want to visit at least once in my lifetime, so I practiced in advance and went there with excitement. However, the guide was really strict. They were focused on getting us back before the bus time and insisted we hurry up to have lunch because it looked like it might rain. They took pictures at certain points, but we were rushed, and people weren't even ready in the photos. The guide kept saying how things should be done and that this kind of guiding isn't good. They mentioned that for someone like me, it was just a hike, but it could be dangerous for amateurs who come unprepared. Because of this, we couldn't fully enjoy the experience and had to return quite early, resulting in a long wait for the bus. I wanted to enjoy it more.

一生に一度は訪れたい場所で楽しみに事前に練習して行きました。ところがガイドさんがほんとスパルタでした。帰りのバス時間前に戻る、雨が降りそうだから早く登ってランチする事に全意識されてました。ポイントで写真撮ってくれますが急かされ人物も準備出来てないまま写っています。ガイドはこうあるべきだ、こんなガイドは良く無い、これは自分にはただのハイキングだが素人が何も準備せず来るから危険と言う話が多く、しっかり見れずかなり早く戻ってかなりバス待ちました。もっと楽しみたかった。

The allocation of time for the tour was excellent, and I was able to see all the places I wanted to visit in this area. It was a very good tour. Additionally, our guide, Mr. Yanagyu, was very friendly, and his explanations of each sightseeing spot were very clear, so I was never bored. If I have the opportunity, I would like to participate again.

見学時間の配分などがとても良く、このエリアの行きたかった場所が全て見れて、とても良いツアーでした。また、添乗員の柳生さんはとても気さくで、各名勝地の説明も非常にわかりやすく、全く退屈しませんでした。機会があれば、また参加したいです。

Being so close, with no clouds, and the guide's sensitivity, Lake Toya and its mirror-like surface were exceptional. The lakeside restaurant at Lake Toya also serves delicious food.

あんな近くで、雲も無く、ガイドさんも、感度。洞爺湖の、鏡洞爺湖は、格別でした。洞爺湖ランチ、湖畔亭も、美味しいです。

I decided to take a solo trip to Miyako Island, but I only booked a hotel. Since it's a nice hotel, I thought maybe I wouldn't need to go out, but I really wanted to see the Snow Salt Factory and Irabu Bridge! So, I made a reservation for a three-hour tour.

Not only did we visit those two places, but the guide also took us to other bridges as time allowed, and I was very satisfied with the experience.

宮古島に一人旅することにしたは良いけど、ホテルしか予約していませんでした。良いホテルなので外に行かなくてもいいかな？とも思ったのですがやはり雪塩ファクトリーと伊良部大橋はやっぱ見ておきたい！と思い三時間コースで予約しました。
その2つはもちろんの事、時間の許す限り他の橋も連れて行ってくださり大満足でした。

It was great that it didn't rain, but since it was mostly cloudy, the views weren't as spectacular as they could have been. However, I was able to visit many wonderful places, so I'm glad I participated!

I think our tour guide, Mr. Yanagyu, had a tough time providing explanations in both Japanese and Chinese, but he was very cheerful and took photos and chatted with us, which made the experience incredibly enjoyable! The female driver was also very cheerful and drove safely. Thank you both very much!

雨が降らなかったのは良かったけど…基本曇多めだったのでどこの景色も最高だった！とまではいかなかった　でも、どこもよい所で色々な所に行けたので参加して良かったです！
添乗員さんの柳生さんも日本語と中国語の両方の説明で大変だったと思いますが、明るい方で写真撮ってくれたり話しかけてくれたりとめちゃくちゃ楽しめました！女性のドライバーの方も明るい方で安全な運転をしてくれました！お二方共ありがとうございました！！

I was able to visit various tourist spots smoothly, guided to places that are not easy to visit all at once. The tour was easy to understand and offered at a more affordable price compared to other sightseeing buses. However, since it was not a large sightseeing bus but rather a medium-sized microbus, when not comparing it to other sightseeing buses, the focus on content and cost performance, along with the hospitality of our guide, Mr. Yanagyu, provided value beyond the price.

One thing I noticed was that during the free lunch time when the A course split, many shops were closed on Wednesday, which limited our options. Also, on the B course, we were supposed to visit Showa Shinzan later, but since we didn't see the ranch, we might have had extra time even after shortening the visit. It might have been better if we had partnered with a restaurant near Lake Toya.

Overall, it was a good experience. Unlike other guides, our guide paid attention to fashion and had her makeup done well, showing a commitment to beauty. I thought it would be great if others could follow her example.

色々な観光地を回れて、なかなか一度に行けない箇所をスムーズに案内され、わかりやすく
ツアーで、他の観光バスよりもお手軽な値段ではありましたが、観光バスではなく、中型のママイクロバスだった為、他の観光バスと比較しなければ、中身重視とコストパフォーマンス、及びガイド案内の柳生さんのおもてなしは、価格以上の価値はありました。少し気になった箇所で言えば、Ａコース分かれた時の　自由昼食、水曜な為、お店がクローズ多いので限定的になってしまった事と、Ｂコースで後から昭和新山行きますが、牧場見なかったため、時間を
短縮しても余ってしまったかな。洞爺湖付近で
食事提携したら良かったかな。
　全体的に　良かったです。
ガイドさんも、他の同じガイドさんと違い、ファッションに気をつけてたり、メイクアップもきちんとしていて、美容に力を入れてる方でした。見習ってほしいなぁと思いました。