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縄文杉半日+白谷雲水峡半日(太鼓岩まで) 2大トレッキングコースを日帰りで! by 屋久島の輪

Half-day Jomon Sugi + Half-day Shiratani Unsuikyo (to Taiko Rock) - Day trip tour of the two major trekking courses by Yakushima Road Station Tourism. 縄文杉半日+白谷雲水峡半日(太鼓岩まで) 2大トレッキングコース日帰りツアーby 屋久島道の駅観光

Reviewed by: ウイルソン

I was greedy and chose this course, but I was confident in my stamina, so I had a great time. I conquered everything in one day. The guide was also very kind.

欲張ってこのコースを選びましたが、体力に自身がありましたので、楽しかったです。
1日で全部制覇しました。
ガイドさんも親切でした。

  • ハートを見て感動しました。

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縄文杉半日+白谷雲水峡半日(太鼓岩まで) 2大トレッキングコースを日帰りで! by 屋久島の輪

The view is great, it's hard. 景色良い、ハード

Reviewed by: 初屋久島

We were picked up around 4:00 PM and started trekking around 5:30 PM. We took photos at scenic spots like Taiko Rock and Shiratani Unsuikyo, and the trek lasted about 11 hours. Although the pace was fast since we covered a lot in one day, we enjoyed it thoroughly.

4時ごろ迎えで5:30頃トレッキングスタート。
太鼓岩や白谷雲水峡など写真スポットで写真を撮りながら、11時間くらいのトレッキングでした。
一日で回りきるのでペースは速いですが、十分楽しめました。

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縄文杉半日+白谷雲水峡半日(太鼓岩まで) 2大トレッキングコースを日帰りで! by 屋久島の輪

The best! さいこう

Reviewed by: まゆゆ

I had heard that the course was tough, but the guide was interesting and we had a great time hiking. It's more worthwhile and enjoyable to visit Shiratani as well as Jomon Sugi.

しんどいと言われていたコースでしたが、ガイドさんもおもしろくて楽しい登山ができました。縄文杉だけ行くよりも白谷も行った方がお得だし楽しいです。

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縄文杉半日+白谷雲水峡半日(太鼓岩まで) 2大トレッキングコースを日帰りで! by 屋久島の輪

A lifelong memory♡ 一生の思い出に♡

Reviewed by: こはるん

I boldly signed up for a greedy course tour to visit Shiratani Unsuikyo and Jomon Sugi in Yakushima for the first time in one day. I’m not particularly fit, and my climbing experience is limited to just two low mountains... While I had expectations, my anxiety was greater. However, I was fortunate with the weather, and I was able to enjoy walking for about 11 hours while learning various things from our guide!! I was moved by everything!! I truly feel that choosing this course was the right decision (^^) It's a lifelong memory ♡

初屋久島にして、白谷雲水峡と縄文杉を1日で行く欲張りコースのツアーを思い切って申し込みました体力がある方ではなく、登山経験も低い山を2回登った程度の私...期待がありながらも不安の方が大きかったですが、運良く天候にも恵まれ、ガイドさんに色々なことを教えてもらいながら楽しく約11時間歩くことができました!!全てにおいて感動!!このコースにして良かったと心から思います(^^)
一生の思い出です♡

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白谷雲水峡(太鼓岩まで)トレッキングツアー 5:00または8:00スタートの2つの開始時間から選択可能 by 屋久島の輪

The excitement never stops until the very end! 最後までワクワクが止まらない!

Reviewed by: dyson

During my 2-night, 3-day trip, I wanted to visit Shiratani Unsuikyo, so I used a tour. The nature of Yakushima is amazing. The scale is so vast that it made me realize how small I am, haha.

The guide who accompanied us provided detailed explanations about the trees, plants, and often overlooked points. Also, when you think of Shiratani Unsuikyo, you think of Studio Ghibli's "Princess Mononoke," right? In fact, that's one of the reasons I was drawn to visit, and the guide thoroughly explained that as well. I was very satisfied!

When descending, we retraced our steps, but the scenery changes quite a bit, so it never gets boring. Additionally, it can be affected by the weather, but for example, the view after a rain shower when the sun shines through is simply too beautiful...

And during our descent, I was lucky enough to encounter a Yakushima deer! I really hope you get to experience this emotion!

2泊3日の旅行で、白谷雲水峡に行ってみたいなと思いツアーを利用しました。屋久島の自然って凄いですね。スケールがとても大きくて、自分がどれだけちっぽけな存在なのかを思い知らされました笑
今回案内していただいたガイドさんも、木や植物、見落としがちなポイント等について丁寧に解説してくれました。また、白谷雲水峡と言えばスタジオジブリの「もののけ姫」ですよね!実は私もそれが気になって足を運んだというのもありますが、それについてもガイドさんが1つ1つしっかりと解説してくれました。とても満足です!
下山する時は来た道を戻るわけですが、景色が随分と変わるので飽きません。また、天候にも左右されますが、例えば雨が一降りした後に日が差し込んだ時の景色と言ったら何とも美し過ぎて・・・
そして下山中に、運良くヤクシカにも出会うことができました!
是非この感動を味わってほしいです!

  • 下山中に出会ったヤクシカです!

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縄文杉日帰りトレッキングツアー 屋久島で唯一環境省のエコツーリズム研修を受講認定済み by 屋久島の輪

I couldn't enjoy it. 楽しめなかった

Reviewed by: アプサラ

The guide's talk wasn't very interesting, and since we were moving in a group, I felt like I had to take many breaks and wanted to proceed at my own pace. I was also disappointed because the price was high. It was a course that could have easily been done without a guide, which made me feel even more that way.

ガイドさんの話があまり面白くなかったのと複数で動くのでしょうがないですが休みが多くて自分のペースで進みたいと思ってしまいました。値段も高いのでがっかりです。ガイド無しでも全然行けるコースだったので尚更そう思いました。

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Thank you for sharing your experience. Ultimately, the decision to have a guide or not is up to the customer. If you prefer to walk at your own pace, I recommend climbing all the mountains without a guide next time. On Yakushima, half of the climbers go with a guide while the other half do not.

体験談の投稿、ありがとうございます。
ガイドを付ける付けないは最終的にはお客様の判断になります。
自分のペースで歩きたい場合は、次回から全ての山をガイド無しで登ることをお勧めします。
屋久島も登山者の半分はガイド付きで半分はガイド無しです。


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白谷雲水峡(太鼓岩まで)トレッキングツアー 5:00または8:00スタートの2つの開始時間から選択可能 by 屋久島の輪

Enjoying the moss-covered forest all to myself. 苔むす森をひとりじめ

Reviewed by: AYM

This time, I participated in a half-day trekking tour of Shiratani Unsuikyo, which was highly recommended. I almost had to cancel the tour due to a misunderstanding about the ferry schedule, but since we were the only participants, they adjusted the schedule and we were able to leave early.

The guide seemed to be conversing with the trees, leaves, moss, rocks, and water as we walked, which allowed us to naturally blend in and made the challenging journey feel pleasant. I learned a lot about geography and history, and the guide was very considerate, giving us space to enjoy nature while also taking great photos at the scenic spots. It was a wonderful experience that made me reflect deeply on living in harmony with nature. I am very satisfied! I would love to participate in this tour again. Thank you!

今回は半日白谷雲水峡〜太鼓判のトレッキングツアーに参加しました。
フェリーの時間を勘違いしておりツアーを泣く泣くキャンセルするところでしたが、たまたま参加者が私たちだけだったため早く出発するなど調整していただけました。
ガイドさんは樹、葉、苔、岩、水と会話しながら歩いているようでこちらも自然と溶け込めて険しい道のりも心地よく感じました。
地理や歴史などたくさん勉強できましたし、私たちが自然に癒されている時間はそっとしてくださったり、写真スポットではバッチリ映えるような写真を撮ってくださるなどすごく出来たガイドさんでした。自然と共に生きていくという深いことを自然と考えさせられたいい時間でした。大満足です!またこちらのツアー参加したいです。ありがとうございました。

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Activity Date: 2018/07/29

Private Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour with Lake Ashi Cruise & Optional Private Onsen

wonderful tour guide, great experience

Reviewed by: PK_

very nice tour, wonderful tour guide, good driver, on-time.

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Very happy to hear from you! We also really enjoyed eating, shopping and taking pictures a lot with you all!!! Please let us know when you come to Japan again! Many thanks... Noriko

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Posted on: 2018/08/01
Activity Date: 2018/07/26

縄文杉半日+白谷雲水峡半日(太鼓岩まで) 2大トレッキングコースを日帰りで! by 屋久島の輪

I'm glad I chose the indulgent course. 欲張りコースにして良かった

Reviewed by: mcgee

I wanted to enjoy my 3-night, 4-day trip to Yakushima efficiently, so I joined this tour. Although I participated alone, everyone I met was wonderful, and it turned into a fun trekking experience. The veteran guide was very considerate, encouraging us to take it slow and manage our pace, and I truly made the right choice by joining this tour! I had a fulfilling day with a great sense of accomplishment. Thank you very much.

屋久島旅行3泊4日を効率良く楽しみたかったので、こちらのツアーに参加しました。
一人参加でしたが、ご一緒した方々が良い方ばかりで楽しいトレッキングになりました。
ベテランガイドさんが、ペース配分を考えてゆっくりで良いからと丁寧に案内してくださり、ほんとこのツアーにして大正解!
達成感のある充実した一日を過ごせました。ありがとうごさいました。

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縄文杉半日+白谷雲水峡半日(太鼓岩まで) 2大トレッキングコースを日帰りで! by 屋久島の輪

The response from the organizing company is extremely inadequate. The tour guide has no hospitality at all. 開催会社の対応がいい加減すぎる ツアーガイドにホスピタリティーが全くない。

Reviewed by: いーさん

It seems that the availability of rental items depends on the area where you stay, and since I didn't know which area of Yakushima my hotel was in, I submitted the hotel name for the request. I thought I would receive a response via email about whether I could rent the items, but I never heard back. I also wanted a different route than the one listed, but there was no response to that either. A few days ago, I decided to call, and they told me that I couldn't rent from my accommodation. When I asked what I should do, they said, "Find it yourself." I had made the reservation a month in advance... When I asked why there was no reply, they said, "It's written on the website, so there's no need to contact you." I thought they could at least introduce me to somewhere else. When I inquired about the reverse route, I was told, "We still don't know. It might not be implemented." I was planning to switch to another tour if the reverse route was not available, but the response a few days ago that they didn't know was very troubling.

In the end, they said, "We will implement the reverse route," but there was another issue on the day of the tour. Due to the location of the hotel I was staying at, I was placed in the regular route team instead of the reverse route team. Moreover, this guide had absolutely no hospitality. There was no time to take photos, and even when I stumbled and was crouching down, they didn't come back to help. They were just a mere guide who only cared about time and went ahead without waiting for anyone. They did provide explanations as a guide, but their voice was too quiet, and they spoke without waiting for the last person, making it almost impossible to hear.

Additionally, due to the rain, we ended up not going to Shiratani Unsuikyo and instead had the regular Jomon Sugi tour, but the price remained the same. It was truly the worst tour. I strongly recommend avoiding this company.

レンタル品が泊まる地域によって借りれたり、借りれなかったりするようで、今回泊まるホテルが、屋久島のどの地域かわからないので、ホテル名を入れて申請。メールでレンタル品が借りれるかどうか返事がくるかと思えば一切来ない。また、記載のルートととは別ルートを希望していたが、その返事も来ない。仕方がないので数日前にこちらから電話をしてみたところ、今回の宿泊先では貸してもらえないとの返事。ではどうしたら?と聞けば「自分で探してくれ」とのこと。1ヶ月も前に予約しているのに・・。なぜ返信が無いのかと聞くと「HPに書いているから連絡する必要なし」という言い方だった。せめてどこか紹介してくれればいいのにと思った。また、逆ルート希望についても問い合わせしたところ、「まだわからない。実施されないかもしれない」との返事。逆ルートがダメなら他のツアーにするつもりだったが、数日前にどちらかわからないとの返事には非常に困った。
最終的には「逆ルート実施します」となったが、当日またひと悶着。泊っているホテルの場所の加減で、逆ルートチームではなく、通常ルートチームに組み込まれた。しかもこのガイドにホスピタリティー全くなし。写真を撮る時間は無いは、コケてうずくまっていても助けに戻ってくることもない。時間だけを気にして自分だけが先に行ってしまう単なる道案内人。一応ガイドとして説明するが、歯が抜けていることと声が小さいことと、一番最後の人を待たないで話しするので殆ど聞き取れない。
しかも雨で結局、白谷雲水峡には行かず、通常の縄文杉ツアーとなり、価格はそのまま。
本当に最悪なツアーでした。
この会社は絶対やめた方が良い。

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Dear Nakai,

Thank you for sharing your experience.

First, regarding the rental, we are currently improving our system to clearly indicate which areas are available for rental and which are not at the time of request.

As for the reverse route request, please note that Shiratani Unsuikyo may become inaccessible due to heavy rain and rising water levels, so we can only determine this on the day of the tour, based on the guide's judgment. This information is also clearly stated on our website.

We will investigate and provide guidance on the hospitality of our guides. Additionally, please be aware that due to weather conditions, it may not be possible to visit Jomon Sugi or Shiratani Unsuikyo. This is also mentioned on our website.

Finally, we sincerely appreciate your feedback and aim to transform from "definitely not recommended" to "a company you can recommend."

中井 様
体験談の投稿、ありがとうございます。
まずレンタルの件ですが、現在依頼する時に、借りれる地域・借りれない地域が分かるように改善しております。
逆ルートの希望についてですが、白谷雲水峡が大雨が降ると増水で渡れない場合があるので、当日にならないと分からないので、当日ガイドの判断になります。
これもホームページにしっかり記載しております。
ガイドのホスピタリティについては、ガイドに調査の上、指導致します。
そしてこのコースは、天候により、縄文杉か白谷雲水峡に行けない場合があります。このこともホームページに記載しております。
最後に、お客様のご意見を真摯に受け止め、「絶対やめた方が良い」から「お勧めな会社」を目指していきたいと思っております。

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Kyoto Private Taxi Tour with Customizable Itinerary & English-Speaking Guide

Sightseeing in Kyoto with a 5 star guide

Reviewed by: Henrik

We were meet exactly on time which is no surprise in Japan but it is very appreciated. The car was very comfartable with a nice a/c. The guide explained in perfect English the program. He took us to different temples and explained about the temple history and also about Japanese cultur. He was also ver knowledgable about todays Japan which was appreciated by us. He was very sensitive to our demands and changed program according to them.

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Dear Henrik-san, Thank you so much for using our limo service.We appreciate to receive this happy email from you.
We are very glad to hear that you spent a great time in Kyoto with our driver.
We are looking forward to receiving a new request from you and your friend in the near future.
Warm regards, YASAKA

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Posted on: 2018/07/28
Activity Date: 2018/07/25

白谷雲水峡(太鼓岩まで)トレッキングツアー 5:00または8:00スタートの2つの開始時間から選択可能 by 屋久島の輪

Shiratani Unsuikyo Early Morning Half-Day Experience! 白谷雲水峡早朝半日体験!

Reviewed by: candy

During my 2-night, 3-day trip to Yakushima, I participated in an early morning tour to make the most of my time. We departed at 5:30 AM, and it was cool while climbing, with few people around, making it easier to ascend. The sunrise illuminated the scenery beautifully. The weather was clear, and the view from Taiko Rock was stunning. The guide's explanations were easy to understand, and we enjoyed fun quizzes along the way. I had watched the movie "Princess Mononoke," but my memory was vague, so I want to watch it again carefully when I get back.

今回2泊3日の屋久島旅行で、時間を有効的に使いたいというのもあって早朝ツアーに参加しました。朝5時半出発でしたが、登るときは涼しくて、人も少なくかったので登りやすく、朝日が差して景色もきれいでした。晴天で太鼓岩からの景色も絶景でした。ガイドさんの説明はわかりやすくて、登りの途中クイズなどして楽しく登ることができました。もののけ姫の映画は観ていましたが記憶が曖昧だったので帰ってもう一度じっくり観たいと思います。

  • 太鼓岩

  • 白谷雲水峡

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白谷雲水峡半日(苔むす森まで)トレッキングツアー<宮之浦~安房エリア送迎可能> by 屋久島の輪

It was absolutely hilarious!! 超絶おもしろかったー!!

Reviewed by: うめこ

The beauty of nature was, of course, amazing, and our guide, Watanabe, was wonderful! I was really glad to meet Kodama and to have come to Yakushima! I want to go back to meet Watanabe, Kodama, and the magnificent nature again.

自然の美しさはもちろん、ガイドの渡邊さんが素敵でした!こだまにも会えて、ほんとに屋久島に来れてよかったです!また渡邊さんとこだまと壮大な自然に逢いに行きたいです

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白谷雲水峡(太鼓岩まで)トレッキングツアー 5:00または8:00スタートの2つの開始時間から選択可能 by 屋久島の輪

Healed by the forests and breathtaking views of Yakushima. 屋久島の森と絶景に癒される

Reviewed by: でこぼこ

I participated with a female friend. On the way there, we walked slowly, stopping here and there to talk about the Yakusugi trees and moss, and we thoroughly enjoyed the Kumoi Gorge. In the moss-covered forest, they had just the right items prepared for us, which really boosted our spirits. And above all, the view from Taiko Rock was absolutely stunning! I had participated in the Yakusugi trekking two days prior, and it was amazing to look down at the course we took and feel a sense of accomplishment. For those who are going, I definitely recommend doing the Yakusugi trekking followed by the Kumoi Gorge trekking! On the way back, we even encountered Yakuzaru monkeys. Since we took our time on the way there, we were able to pick up the pace on the return trip, which was great. Thank you very much!

友人同士、女性2人で参加しました。行きはゆっくり歩き、ところどころ立ち止まって、屋久杉や苔などの動植物についてお話してくださり、雲水峡を堪能できました。苔むす森ではどんぴしゃなアイテムも用意してくださっており、テンションUP、そして何より、太鼓岩からの絶景✨最高でした!前々日に屋久杉トレッキングに参加したのですが、上からその時のコースを眺めることができ、自分達の頑張りを実感、、、!これから行かれる方には、ぜひ屋久杉トレッキング→雲水峡トレッキングの順番をおススメしようと思います笑
帰り道には屋久猿にも出会うことができました行きにゆっくりした分、帰りは早めのペースでしたが、ぐんぐん下ることができ良かったです。ありがとうございました!

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白谷雲水峡(太鼓岩まで)トレッキングツアー 5:00または8:00スタートの2つの開始時間から選択可能 by 屋久島の輪

It was amazing! 最高でした!

Reviewed by: Mana

I wanted to try trekking for the first time in Yakushima, so I signed up for the early morning trek at Shiratani Unsuikyo. Although it was early, with a pickup from the hotel just after 5 AM, there were few people around, and the air was clear, allowing me to fully enjoy nature. Additionally, our guide walked slowly while explaining various things, including plants and trees that are believed to have inspired Studio Ghibli films, which made the trekking experience enjoyable. We finished before noon, so I was able to make good use of the afternoon as well, and I am very satisfied.

初めての屋久島でトレッキングをしてみたいと思い、早朝の白谷雲水峡トレッキングを申し込みました。5時過ぎにホテルにお迎えと朝早いのですが、人が少なく、空気も澄んでいたので自然を大いに満喫できました。また、ガイドさんが植物のことから、ジブリ映画の由来となったと思われる木など、色々なことを説明しながら、ゆっくりと歩いてくれたため、楽しみながらトレッキングできました。12時前には終了したので、午後からの時間も有効に使うことができ、とても満足しています。

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白谷雲水峡(太鼓岩まで)トレッキングツアー 5:00または8:00スタートの2つの開始時間から選択可能 by 屋久島の輪

From a Yoshimoto comedian 吉本芸人より

Reviewed by: 吉本&AKB

The fatigue disappeared with the enjoyment, and it became a very fun tour.

I learned many things that others might not know, such as the secrets of Yakushima, its plants, and animals, all while being taught with plenty of jokes, which made it very educational.

The weather was also really nice, so that was great.

Thank you very much.

しんどさは楽しさで消え、
とっても楽しいツアーとなりました。

ほかの方にはなかなか知らないことや
屋久島の秘密、屋久島の植物、動物、なども
冗談をたくさん加えながら教えていただいて
とっても勉強にもなりました。

天気もとってもよくてほんとよかったです。

ありがとうございました。

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貸切観光タクシー 兼六園・金沢城など人気スポットへご案内!着物レンタル付きプランあり<3時間/1~9名/金沢発着>by 冨士タクシー

It was kind and courteous, and I enjoyed it! ★ 親切丁寧で楽しめました★

Reviewed by: masa

Thank you very much for accommodating the schedule change on our part!

The sightseeing information was thorough, and I appreciated your thoughtfulness.

I would definitely like to rely on your services again when I visit Kanazawa!

Thank you, Mr. Ichikawa, the driver!

コチラの都合による時間変更にも快く対応して頂きありがとうございました!!!!!

観光案内も丁寧で、お心遣いも有難かったです。

また金沢へ行く際は是非お世話になりたいです!!

担当ドライバーの市川さん有難うございました!!

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このたびは、弊社タクシーをご利用賜り誠にありがとうございました。
ご満足をいただけたようで、安心いたしました。またのお越しを心よりお待ち申し上げます。

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白谷雲水峡(太鼓岩まで)トレッキングツアー 5:00または8:00スタートの2つの開始時間から選択可能 by 屋久島の輪

I was very satisfied in just half a day! ^ ^ 半日で大満足^ ^

Reviewed by: hoaring

It was a three-day trip to Yakushima starting from Marine Day in July! On the second day, I wanted to fully enjoy the nature of Yakushima and considered joining the Jomon Sugi tour, but I wasn't confident in my physical strength or stamina, so I participated in the shorter Shiratani Unsuikyo and Taiko Rock tour.

The tour we joined started early in the morning, so we were able to return by lunchtime and could even participate in activities on the final day. We were very satisfied as we could effectively use our time in the afternoon.

Taiko Rock was our final destination, but there were many attractions along the way, and the guide made regular stops for breaks, allowing us to enjoy the tour even though we usually lack exercise. The guide was a local born in Yakushima, with extensive knowledge of the mountains and plants, and also shared information about delicious local restaurants. They were well-versed in Studio Ghibli as well and pointed out various spots that reminded us of anime characters.

I highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting to visit both Jomon Sugi and Shiratani Unsuikyo, or for those who want to make the most of their final day! It was a fantastic tour with a great guide, and we were very satisfied!

7月の海の日から3日間の屋久島旅行でした!
2日目に屋久島の自然を満喫することをしようと思い、縄文杉ツアーを検討していたのですが体力、気力ともに自信がなく、歩く時間の短い白谷雲水峡・太鼓岩ツアーに参加。
私達が参加したツアーは、早朝スタートだったのでお昼には帰ってこれて、最終日に参加することもできるとのこと…
私達も午後からの時間を有効に使うことが出来て大満足^ ^

太鼓岩が最終目的地ですが、途中沢山の見所があり、定期的に休憩も取ってくださるので普段運動不足の私達でも楽しんで参加することができました。
ガイドの方は、屋久島生まれの方で山や植物の知識も豊富ですが地元の美味しいお店などについても詳しく教えてくださいます。
ジブリについても詳しく、色々な場所でアニメのキャラクターを彷彿とさせるポイントを教えて下さいます(*⁰▿⁰*)

縄文杉と白谷雲水峡どちらも行ってみたい方や、最終日まで満喫したい方などに大変オススメのツアーです!
とっても良いガイドさんで、大満足のツアーでした!

  • まずはコースや見所休憩の説明。熟練ガイドのTさん。

  • 最終目的地太鼓岩

  • 辻の岩屋

  • 苔むす森

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縄文杉日帰りトレッキングツアー 屋久島で唯一環境省のエコツーリズム研修を受講認定済み by 屋久島の輪

I made it there properly!! ちゃんとたどり着けた!!

Reviewed by: なっちゃん

It was a long, long journey to Yakusugi, but the people in my group were all very nice, and we were able to encourage each other to reach our destination. The guide was a good person, but... he didn't wait for people and just kept moving ahead. He didn't seem to care about participants who were struggling to walk due to cramps, while other group guides were offering advice and support. It's disappointing because ensuring safety should be part of a guide's job. Other than that, it was very good.

屋久杉まで長い長い道のりでしたが一緒のグループの方々がとてもよい人ばかりで励ましながら到着できました。
ガイドさんはいい人でしたが、、、あまり人を待たずどんどん行ってしまうし、足をつって歩けない担当の参加者もお構いなしで声をかけることなくどんどん行ってしまいました。(他のグループのガイドさんが足を伸ばしたり、アドバイスをくれていました)
安全にガイドすることが仕事であるはずなのに残念でした。
それ以外はとてもよかったです。

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白谷雲水峡半日(苔むす森まで)トレッキングツアー<宮之浦~安房エリア送迎可能> by 屋久島の輪

Chasing after the 74-year-old guide grandpa. 74歳のガイドじっちゃんの背を追いかけて

Reviewed by: 屋久島ばんざい

The trekking guided by the old man to the Forest of Mononoke was amazing. The healing forest with Yakusugi trees, the lush plants like ferns and moss, and the sight of monkeys, deer, snakes, and small birds right in front of me were all incredible. I filled my water bottle with cold stream water and spring water—what a refreshing experience! Everything I saw felt like a different world. It turned out to be a very satisfying trip to Yakushima. By the way, I’m also an old man (laughs). The next day, I was left with the pleasant aftereffects of muscle soreness all over my body, making it a memorable journey.

もののけの森までガイドのじっちゃんに案内されて最高のトレッキングでした。屋久杉をはじめとする癒される森林、シダ、コケなどの植物群生、サル、シカ、ヘビ、小鳥などを目の前に見たり、冷たい沢水、湧き水を水筒に汲んでゴクリ!見るものすべて別世界でした。大満足の屋久島になりました。ちなみに私もじいさんです(笑)、次の日は全身の筋肉痛の余韻!?で気持ちいい思い出の旅になりました。

  • もののけ近くの屋久杉です

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縄文杉日帰りトレッキングツアー 屋久島で唯一環境省のエコツーリズム研修を受講認定済み by 屋久島の輪

It was good. よかった

Reviewed by: まいまい

They picked me up in the morning and took me to the trailhead to start the hike! Since a typhoon was approaching and there was fog, I wasn't sure if I would be able to see Jomon Sugi, so I decided to head straight to Jomon Sugi without taking photos at other spots first! Thanks to that decision, I was able to see Jomon Sugi clearly, and I thought it was great that I made a reservation because I wouldn't have been able to see it without the guide. The guide was also very kind, and I am grateful from start to finish!

朝迎えにきてくれて登山口まで行き登山開始!台風が来ていて霧が出て縄文杉が観れるかわからないということだったので、まず初めに他の場所では写真は撮らずに縄文杉まで向かいました!その判断のおかげで縄文杉をしっかり見ることができ、ガイドさんと一緒じゃ無かったら見れなかったと思うと予約してよかったなと思いました。またガイドさんもとても優しく最初から最後まで感謝しかないです!

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白谷雲水峡半日(苔むす森まで)トレッキングツアー<宮之浦~安房エリア送迎可能> by 屋久島の輪

It was a wonderful experience! 素晴らしい体験でした!

Reviewed by: SAYAKA cheerleader

While looking at various tour reviews, I participated again with Veltra. The actual guide was a person named W from Kumage Transport, which is commissioned by Michi no Eki Kankou. When we arrived on the island, we were supposed to make a confirmation call, and the guide was supposed to call us the day before, but I was in the mountains until late in the evening the day before, so I couldn't connect. Just when I was worried about what to do, the guide kindly called the accommodation directly and connected us.

The guide W who came on the day was quite elderly, which made me a bit anxious, but that worry was unfounded. He had incredible leg strength, knowledge about plants, endurance, a wonderful personality, and a wealth of information about nature and the culture of Yakushima, making it feel like I was walking with a "sage." He patiently taught us, city dwellers who usually don't hike (in our 30s and 60s), how to walk, how to exert ourselves, and how to use trekking poles. (I apologize for thinking he was elderly! We were lacking in every aspect compared to him...)

His personality was very flexible and warm, and his laughter, "ho ho ho," truly resembled that of a "sage."

Now that I'm back and writing this, I want to go into the mountains with W again. I had never done trekking before, but I truly had an amazing experience. I am sincerely grateful.

様々なツアーの評価を見ながら今回もveltraさんで参加しました。実際のガイドさんは道の駅観光さん(が委託している熊毛運輸さん?)のWさんという方でした。島についたら確認電話をし、前日にガイドから確認電話がくるというものでしたが、前日夕方遅くまで山にいたため、電話は繋がらず。どうしようと困っていたらガイドさんが宿に直接電話をかけて繋いでくださり助かりました。
当日いらしたガイドのWさんはかなりご高齢の方で少し不安になりましたが、そんな不安なんのその。とんでもない脚力、植物の情報力、持久力、お人柄、自然への情報量、そして屋久島という島の文化などまるで「仙人」と歩いているような感覚でした。普段山を歩かない都会っ子の我々(30代と60代)にも丁寧に歩き方や力の入れ方、ストックの使い方を教えてくださいました。(ご高齢!なんて思って申し訳ありません!私たちの方が全てにおいて劣りすぎていました。。)

お人柄も非常に柔軟で温かく、「ほっほっほ」と笑う笑い方はまさに「仙人様」でした笑。

今、帰ってきて、これを書いていますが、またWさんと山に入りたいです。トレッキングなんてしたことのない私でしたが、本当に本当に素晴らしい経験をさせていただきました。心から感謝します。

  • もののけの森(苔むす森)です。写真ポイントも教えてくださり、感謝です

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白谷雲水峡(太鼓岩まで)トレッキングツアー 5:00または8:00スタートの2つの開始時間から選択可能 by 屋久島の輪

It felt like every cell in my body was being purified. 体中の細胞が浄化されるようでした。

Reviewed by: Momoyo

The rain from the previous day had nourished the plants thoroughly, and the sunlight shining through the water droplets resting on the moss was a beauty like a miracle.

前日までの雨が植物を隅々まで潤し、コケに宿った水滴に日差しが差し込む様は、奇跡のような美しさでした。

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Private Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour with Lake Ashi Cruise & Optional Private Onsen

Best experience in Japan

Reviewed by: Mieri & Alethea

We (2 adults) visited Tokyo during the Sakura season and were fortunate to have Tom Harada as our personal guide for a whole day. The driver was a colleague of his who normally does Chinese guided tours so we had two very nice professionals on board.
On our way to Mount Fuji Tom asked us thoroughly about our interests and what we would prefer to see. So he made an individual plan for us and it was great.
The weather was perfect and we had a beautiful view of Mt. Fuji.
Tom knows literally EVERYTHING and he is also very entertaining.
He is not only the perfect guide who can read his clients very well and adapt to that but he is also a great photographer. This has probably something to do with his former job. He took beautiful pictures of us always telling us where to stand so the light and the view would be better.
He took us to a great restaurant for lunch.
We could tell that he is very passionate about what he does and that genuineness is great to see and that is exactly what makes this tour so special.

We strongly recommend this tour for everybody visiting Mt. Fuji.
It was one of the best experiences we had in Japan.
And make sure you ask for Tom.

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Private Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour with Lake Ashi Cruise & Optional Private Onsen

Perfect team of guides

Reviewed by: Brian Shelton

Our custom family private day trip with Mr. Tom Harada and his associates was exactly what we wanted. His English was perfect, he was extremely patient, courteous, friendly, and knowledgeable about both the history of the areas we visited as well as their current attractions and features. He was waiting for us in our hotel when we arrived in the lobby, and was always managing our time throughout the day so we were able to see everything we wanted. He customized the tour to our preferences and specifications, and also recommended other areas that were convenient and very enjoyable. The transportation was very clean and comfortable, and the driver was very safe. He even assisted us with our bags and booking tickets on the shinkansen at the conclusion of the tour, ensuring we were safely on our way to our next destination. He also offered us his phone number if we had any problems the rest of our trip in Japan he could help with.

This tour is highly recommended, and I would encourage you to trust Mr. Harada with your tour, as he knows all the secrets, hidden gems, and in's-and-out's to ensure your valuable time is spent wisely.

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Tokyo Private 1-Day Tour from Yokohama Port or Hotel with Customizable Itinerary

We can’t thank him enough

Reviewed by: Selva

We were so lucky to meet Taici. His knowledge, kindness, helpfulness and energy made our 8 hr trip full of fun, education and great shopping. He took us to the places we enjoyed so much as if he has known us for years. We did not want our trip to end with him. We can’t wait to be back on a trip with Taici again.

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Tokyo 1-Day Private Tour by Local Guide with Customizable Itinerary

Excellent Tour

Reviewed by: Murari

Excellent tour by an excellent guide (Tom Harada). Very knowledgeable, patient , flexible and was great with the kids. Tom also ensured we got to see the important sights and experience the key highlights and more importantly was always ensuring our welfare was the highest priority. Highly recommended

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Tokyo 1-Day Private Tour by Local Guide with Customizable Itinerary

Family Friendly with the right pace and highlights

Reviewed by: Murari

Excellent tour by an excellent guide (Tom Harada). Very knowledgeable, patient , flexible and was great with the kids. Tom also ensured we got to see the important sights and experience the key highlights and more importantly was always ensuring our welfare was the highest priority. Highly recommended

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Kamakura & Yokohama 1-Day Private Tour from Tokyo

Excellent coverage for the day

Reviewed by: Murari

Excellent tour by an excellent guide (Taiji Endo). Very knowledgeable, flexible and was great with the kids. Taiji also ensured we got to see the important sights and experience the key highlights. Highly recommended

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縄文杉半日+白谷雲水峡半日(太鼓岩まで) 2大トレッキングコースを日帰りで! by 屋久島の輪

It was too exhausting. Taiko Rock was better than I expected. しんどすぎた。太鼓岩が思ったよりよかった

Reviewed by: coco

I thought waking up at 4 AM for two days during a 2-night, 3-day trip would be too much, so I searched for a tour that could be done in one day and joined it. I wasn't even that familiar with "Princess Mononoke," yet I thought about going to Shiratani Unsuikyo, which turned out to be a fateful decision. "Trekking" sounded easy, but it was a proper mountain climb.

It was much more of a climb than I imagined, the path to Taiko Rock suddenly became steep, the trolley path was way too long, and it was far from the point where the trolley path joined to the Arakawa trailhead. I could feel lactic acid building up in my arms along the way, and it was really tough.

I usually don't exercise at all, and I only have the stamina and willpower to push through wanting to run a full marathon or climb Mount Fuji once a year, but this time felt the hardest.

I went to see Jomon Sugi, but Taiko Rock was unexpectedly impressive, and I felt just as moved. It was really tough, but the guide said, "If you split it up, it will be hard for two days, so it's better to do it in one day. Ideally, staying overnight and taking it slow is best," so if you're not going to stay overnight, it's better to do it all in one day.

It's tougher than I imagined (I can't say it enough), but it's manageable with willpower. The guide's perfect timing for encouragement and breaks really helped. It was impressive how friendly all the guides in Yakushima were; they were chatting with each other when passing by. On this course, you pass people who have already reached Jomon Sugi and are on their way back, so when it was tough, hearing "Keep going! You're almost there!" was surprisingly motivating.

I highly recommend you go. On the way back, since it was in the direction of the guide's home, I was grateful they dropped me off at a hotel that was outside their usual range.

2泊3日で二日4時起きはかんべん、と思って1日でまとめていけるツアーを探して参加。もののけ姫も対してみてないのに白谷雲水峡もいくかと思ったのが運のつき。「トレッキング」なんて甘い、ちゃんとした登山だった。笑
想像以上に登山だし、
太鼓岩までの道が途中から急に険しいし、
トロッコ道が長すぎるし笑、
太鼓岩から合流したトロッコ道の地点から荒川登山口までも遠いし笑、
途中で腕に乳酸が溜まってるのがわかって本当につらかった。笑

普段全く運動してなくて、
1年に1度、フルマラソン走りたい、富士山登りたい・・を根性で乗り切ってきた程度の体力と気力の持ち主だが、今回が一番辛く感じた。。

縄文杉を見たくて行ったが、太鼓岩が想像以上によく、同じくらいの感動があった。
本当につらいが、ガイドさんも「分けていったら2日間辛いんだから、1日で行った方がいい。本当は泊まってゆっくり行くのがベスト」と言っていたので、泊まらないくらいなら1日でまとめたほうがいい。

想像以上にきつい(なんどもいう)笑が、気力で乗り切れるレベル。
ガイドさんの絶妙な声かけ、休憩のタイミングと人柄に救われた。
屋久島はみんなガイドさんが仲よいらしく、すれ違う時も会話していたのが印象的だった。このコースだと、縄文杉につくタイミングで、縄文杉にすでに到着して帰ってくる人とすれ違うので、辛い時に「頑張って!もう少しだから!」と言ってもらえたのが想像以上に力になった(笑)。

ぜひ、行ってみてください。
帰り、ガイドさんの家の方面ということもあり、範囲外のホテルまで送ってくれたのもありがたかったです。

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