Reviewed by: 明ちゃん
On March 15th, I participated with my daughter. Although Yakushima is said to have a lot of rain, we were blessed with perfect trekking weather. From early morning, the warm kindness and thoughtfulness of our guide, Mr. S, made our trekking experience in Yakushima even more fulfilling and enjoyable. It was my daughter's first trekking debut, and I'm glad it turned out to be such a wonderful experience that she will surely become hooked on trekking in the future. Thank you very much! I am grateful for this connection...
3月15日娘と一緒に参加しました。屋久島は、雨がとても多いと言われている中、最高のトレッキング日和に恵まれました。早朝から、終日一緒だったガイドのS様のほっこりする優しさとお気遣いに、屋久島でのトレッキングがより充実した楽しい想い出となりました。娘は、初トレッキングデビューでしたが、きっとこれから先トレッキングにハマルぐらい素晴らしい経験となり良かったです。有難うございました!ご縁に感謝・・・・
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| Posted on: | 2018/03/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/15 |
Reviewed by: yukimama
I participated with my daughter, and although we are beginners in hiking, we chose the advanced course from Shiratani Unsuikyo to Taiko Rock, Jomon Sugi, and Arakawa-guchi.
Fortunately, there were only two participants in the tour, making it a private tour. We were moved by the starry sky as we started our hike. We were blessed with good weather and were able to walk happily until the end.
Our handsome guide, who loves nature and families, kindly and attentively guided us, and the 14 hours, including hotel pick-up, flew by. We considered splitting Shiratani Unsuikyo & Taiko Rock and Jomon Sugi over two days, but I’m glad we did it in one day.
This is because the day after the hike, I had muscle pain and my legs were shaky, making it difficult to walk, so I don't think I could have gone hiking on the second day.
It’s a tough course for someone who doesn’t exercise at all, but even at 55 years old, with an office job, I was fine with just a few minutes of daily exercises like going up and down stairs and squats.
Even though it was a day trip, our guide had a large backpack, and in addition to preparations for emergencies, he provided mats for breaks, warm miso soup, and herbal tea, which I truly appreciated.
I made wonderful memories with my daughter. Thank you very much!
娘と二人で参加、登山初心者ですが白谷雲水峡→太鼓岩→縄文杉→荒川口の上級コースを選びました。
ラッキーなことにツアー参加者は二人だけでプライベートツアーとなりました。
満天の星に感動しての登山スタート。お天気に恵まれ最後までご機嫌で歩けました。
自然とご家族を愛するイケメンガイドさんが親切丁寧に案内してくださり、ホテル送迎含んで14時間という時間がアッという間でした。
白谷雲水峡&太鼓岩と縄文杉を二日に分けることも考えましたが、一日にしてよかったです。
何故なら登山の翌日は筋肉痛で足がガクガクになり歩くのも大変になったので、2日目の登山は行けなかったと思います。。
全く運動していない人には厳しいコースですが、オフィスワークで55歳の私でも階段の上り下りやスクワット等の運動を毎日数分するだけの準備で大丈夫でした。
日帰りだというのにガイドさんのザックは大きく、もしもの時の準備に加え、休憩時の敷物や温かいお味噌汁やハーブティ等を準備してくださり、その優しさを心から嬉しく思いました。
娘との最高の思い出が出来ました。ありがとうございました!
Dear Yukimama,
Thank you very much for signing up for the Jomon Sugi and Shiratani Unsuikyo 1-day (Taiko Rock) traverse course.
Looking at the photos, it seems like the weather was clear and walking was easy. There is also an option to split the Jomon Sugi and Shiratani Unsuikyo into two days, but completing it in one day is shorter in distance, so if you have a certain level of fitness, you can manage it.
The guide, A, has a short guiding history, but I will let them know how happy you both were.
If you have another opportunity, please come and visit Yakushima again.
Yakushima Road Station Tourism
Tsugimura
yukimama様
この度は、縄文杉・白谷雲水峡1日(太鼓岩)縦走コースにお申込み頂き、誠にありがとうございました。
写真を見ると、晴天で歩きやすかったのではないでしょうか。
縄文杉と白谷雲水峡を2日に分けるメニューもありますが、1日でまとめた方が距離が短くすみますので、ある程度体力があれば登れます。
今回ガイドしたAもガイド歴は短いですが、お二人が喜んで頂いた事を本人に伝えときます。
また機会がありましたら、屋久島に遊びに来て下さいね。
屋久島道の駅観光
津曲
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/03/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/10 |
Reviewed by: Emi
Our driver Hiroshi was a wonderful guide, and the Toyota Crown he drove was so beautiful.
Hiroshi showed up with white gloves on him, and had a name tag with my name on the dashboard.
He treated us if we were celebrities or something.
He was very knowledgeable, kind and had a great hospitality.
I would say that the price they charged for 4hours of this service is very reasonable. We wil recommend this service for anyone who comes Kyoto for the first time!
Dear Emi-san,
Thank you so much for using our limo service.
We appreciate to receive this wouderful comment from you.
We am very glad to hear that you and your family spent a great time in Kyoto with our driver Mr. Yano.
We are looking forward to receiving a new request from you and your friend in the near future.
Best regards,
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| Packages: | 3-Person Standard Car |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/03/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/10 |
Reviewed by: Karo and Friends
Our group of 4 had a great time with our guide Masa.
We wanted to view Mt Fuji but the weather only allowed us to see mostly the base.
Masa customized the itinerary so we could make the most of the tour, we saw Mt Fuji base, Oshino Hakkai ponds, Kirin Whiskey Distillery and the Cherry Blossom Festival in Matsuda.
We highly recommend this private tour :)
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| Packages: | Plan A: Mt Fuji & Hakone Tour < 10-Hour > |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/03/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/02/25 |
Reviewed by: Edith
Taiji Endo san was our tour guide who provided us (a group of 8 people) excellent service. He accommodated our requests due to plan changes and suggested some fabulous ideas to our visits in Hakone. We all enjoyed every moments and had lot of laughter and good stories from Taiji.
We highly recommend Taiji and Veltra for your next visits to Japan.
Edith
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| Packages: | Plan A: Mt Fuji & Hakone Tour < 10-Hour > |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/03/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/02/08 |
Reviewed by: Ham and Foxy
We unfortunately were not able to see Mt Fuji on our tour. We instead had a wonderful tour and tasting at the Hakushu Distillary. I highly recommend!
Finished the day at the hot springs...bliss!
Though I was expecting that the sky will get more clear in the afternoon, there are unfortunately days with bad visibility. Despite what we missed, I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed the tasting at the Hakushu wiskey disillery and hot spring.
Hopefully looking forward to seeing you in the future.
Cheers!
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| Packages: | Plan A: Mt Fuji & Hakone Tour < 10-Hour > |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/02/26 |
Reviewed by: ジェリ-
Surprising!! I can't believe there's snow piled up in Yakushima... I heard it occasionally snows. It was actually beautiful, contrasting with the green moss and creating a magical atmosphere. The guide was kind and it was a lot of fun! I highly recommend this tour (^_-)-☆
ビックリ!!屋久島で雪が積もってるなんて・・
たまに降るとのこと。返って苔の緑と相まって、幻想的で良かったです。
ガイドさんが親切で楽しかった~!
このツアーおすすめです(^_-)-☆
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| Posted on: | 2018/02/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/02/19 |
Reviewed by: Erth C4
The tour was really enjoyable and educative. The sceneries were amazing. The tour guide was very kind and accommodating to assist us and extend extra services to his customers.
It was only frustrating that we did not reach the 5th station since the access was closed due to the climate condition. However, the overall experience was great
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| Packages: | Mt.Fuji 5th Station and Lake Kawaguchi Tour < 10-Hour > |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/01/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/01/04 |
Reviewed by: Julie
I booked a 12 hour private tour for a group of 8 with transportation - October,2017.
Our quide (Taiji) met us at the Yokohama port (we arrived via cruise ship) at the designated time. We visited Rikugien Japanese Gardens, Imperial Palace-East Garden, National Museum of Tokyo, Senso-ji temple & Nakamise St.
We had an amazing lunch and traditional Japanese dinner. The only thing would have been to have some time for shopping. We also went to Shibuya Crossing before returning to Yokohoma. The weather was rainy so that contributed to a long day!
Guide needs a microphone in van so all can hear him.
Our group was VERY pleased with the service and sites!
Do Not hesitate to use Veltra!
Dear Julie
Thank you very much for choosing my service and booked for a whole day tour.
It's been a while and I hope you had some more good times on your cruiser ship discovering different countries and cities around the world.
I'm very happy to have received such nice feedback with 2 very nice pictures.
It was also a good experience for me to have organised a long day tour and have contributed to make you know little better than before.
Please feel free for any assistance in Japan if you or your friend will ever have the chance to come.
I myself enjoyed the dinner in that authentic restaurant.
Thank you for everything.
Taiji Endo
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| Posted on: | 2018/01/16 |
Reviewed by: かさしま
I found the tour very helpful. I was able to sightsee efficiently without getting lost, even with limited time, and I was very satisfied. They not only explained the tourist spots but also provided information about the streets and history of Kyoto in English. I would like to use this service again next time. Thank you very much.
ツアーを利用して、とても助かりました。道に迷うことなく、限られた時間の中でも、効率的に観光できて大変満足しました。観光スポットだけではなく、京都の道や歴史なども英語で説明してくれました。また次回も利用したいと思います。ありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | 【4/30まで】トヨタ クラウン ロイヤル(3名まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/01/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/01/07 |
Reviewed by: Chris
It was a wonderful experience. Mr. Shoji, our driver and guide, was knowledgeable and top notch. He was a wonderful company, professional and a delight. At the start, he had a tour plan waiting for as well as consulting our group if there were other things we wanted to see or do. We managed to see what we wanted to see and then some more. There were slight hiccups as some of the sights closed due to the holidays but he manage to find good alternatives. All in all a very good and well planned experience.
Dear Chris-san, Thank you so much for taking YASAKA limo service. We really appreciate to receive this wounderful message from you.
We are very glad to hear that you spent a great time in Kyoto with Mr Shoji. We will tell him about your message with much pleasure.
We are looking forward to receiving a new request from you and your friend in the near future. Best regards.
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| Packages: | 6-person Minivan |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/01/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/29 |
Reviewed by: Sema
This tour was very personable and made us feel as if we were touring the city with a friend.
I'd highly recommend this tour!
Dear Sema-san, Thank you for taking YASAKA Taxi. We are glad to get such a wonderful comment from you. Looking forward to seeing you in Kyoto again. Warmest regards. Kyoko Tsuboi
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| Packages: | 3-Person Standard Car |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/01/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/13 |
Reviewed by: ニックネーム
Even if you're not very interested in mountain climbing, it's moving! The one-way trip takes about 4 to 5 hours, which is tough, but there are various types of cedar trees along the route, so you won't get bored. Once I saw the Jomon cedar at the goal, I forgot my fatigue. The return trip is downhill, so it's surprisingly easy to get back.
登山にはあまり興味がなくても感動します!
片道4~5時間は大変ですが、ルート上には色んな杉がみられるので飽きません。
ゴールの縄文杉を見たら疲れを忘れました。
帰りは下りなので、以外と楽に戻れます。
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| Posted on: | 2018/01/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/11/24 |
Reviewed by: Sam
Our tour guide, Masayuki (Masa is his nickname), was very kind and patient to us. He speaks good english so there was no language barrier. He always tries to grant our requests such as bathroom breaks etc. Since it is a private tour, the tour itself is very flexible.
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| Packages: | Plan A: Lake Kawaguchi & Gotemba Outlets < 10-Hour > |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/12/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/28 |
Reviewed by: シンディー
Hello, I'm a participant from HK. This time, I joined a local tour in Japan for the first time with my friend. It was the best tour. With the guidance of a kind tour guide, we were able to safely reach the mossy forest. The stories along the way were enjoyable (I couldn't understand everything in the explanations, though...), and it was a very good experience. The weather in December was nice, and since it was about a three-hour round trip trek, it was easier than I expected, and I'm glad I went! Thank you!
ハーロー〜HKからの参加者です。今回、友達と初めて日本のローカルツアーに参加させていただきました。最高のツワーでした。優しいガイドさんの案内で無事に苔むす森まで行くことが出来ました。途中でのお話など楽しく(説明の内容はすべてが理解できませんが...)、とても良い経験でした。12月の天候も良くて、往復3時間くらいのトレッキングなので、思うより簡単で、行って良かったです❗ありがとうございます❗
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| Posted on: | 2017/12/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/22 |
Reviewed by: まいこ
This was my first winter trekking experience, and I was a bit worried, but thanks to the favorable weather and the support of our friendly guide, I was able to enjoy it thoroughly.
Even though it was winter, I found myself getting warm while walking. I recommend wearing layers that are easy to take on and off. Also, since the wind can be strong, having a neck warmer and a secure hat is reassuring.
The trees covered in moss and the giant cedar trees were incredibly captivating and have become unforgettable memories. The spring water was also delicious.
冬のトレッキングは初めてなので少し心配していたのですが、お天気に恵まれ、また優しいガイドさんのサポートのおかげで楽しく終えることができました。
冬とはいえ、歩いていると暑くなってきます。参加する際は脱ぎ着しやすい服装で行くことをお勧めします。
また、風が強いのでネックウォーマーや飛びにくい帽子があると安心です。
苔に覆われた木々や巨大な杉の木はとても魅力的で忘れられない思い出になりました。湧き水も美味しかったです。
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| Posted on: | 2017/12/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/25 |
Reviewed by: Maria Salazar
I am a returning customer of dicovery tours/veltra. The 1st time was last january 1,2017 and this time december 1,2017.
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| Packages: | Plan A: Lake Kawaguchi & Gotemba Outlets < 10-Hour > |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2017/12/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/01 |
Reviewed by: そめたん
This was my first time at Shiratani Unsuikyo. I was unsure about the path and considered hiring a guide, but I also worried that joining a guided tour would mean having to match the pace of others and that I might not be able to take photos freely. I struggled with these thoughts quite a bit. However, in the end, hiring a guide turned out to be a great success.
Our guide, Watanabe, was knowledgeable not only about the mountains but also about plants, and he explained everything in a fun way, mixing in jokes. We were laughing the whole time, to the point where other groups commented, "You all look like you're having so much fun!"
He also taught us photo spots and tips for enjoying the experience, so we were able to capture some Instagram-worthy shots. Additionally, having the guide meant we could get group photos taken, which was a nice touch.
The breaks were well-timed and informative, allowing even a beginner like me to reach Taiko Rock.
I thought I wouldn’t get lost, but there was still snow from a few days prior, making it difficult to walk, and the path was hard to follow. On the day of our visit, there was a woman who had come alone and got lost, and the guide helped her. I really think it's better for those unfamiliar with the mountains to hire a guide.
For lunch, we were treated to warm miso soup and coffee. I was truly grateful to learn that they carried all the hot water and mats for everyone.
If we had climbed on our own, we would have missed many spots, and we might have been exhausted on the snowy path that appeared midway.
It felt more like having a companion to walk with rather than just a guide. They also shared recommendations for sightseeing spots for the next day, and I’m really glad I decided to hire them.
今回、初めての白谷雲水峡。道もわからないし、ガイド頼もうかな?という気持ちと、ガイドツアーに参加しちゃうと、他の人にペースを合わせないといけないかな?とか、自由に写真撮れなくなるかな?という不安とで、随分悩みました。
でも結果、頼んで大成功です。
今回担当してくれた渡辺さんは、山の事は勿論、植物も詳しくて、冗談を交えながら楽しく説明してくれました。
私達ずっと笑っていたので、他のグループに
「楽しそうですね〜」
と、言われるほど、、、笑
写真スポットや、その場に合った楽しみ方のコツやポーズも教えてくれるので、今流行りのインスタ映えも撮れちゃいますよ。笑。
また、ガイドさんにお願いできるので、全員揃った写真を撮ってもらえるのも魅力。
休憩は、説明を兼ねて上手に取ってくれるので、初心者の私でも、太鼓岩まで登る事ができました。
また、道に迷うことは無いと思っていましたが、今回数日前に降った雪が残っていて歩きにくかったし、道がわかりにくい状態だったようで、当日も一人で来ていた女性が道に迷っていて、ガイドさんが助けていました。
やはり山に不慣れな方は、頼んだ方が良いと思います。
お昼には、温かい味噌汁とコーヒーをご馳走になりました。
全員分のお湯やシートを担いで、登っていたんだと知り、本当に感謝の気持ちです。
自分達だけで登っていたら、見過ごしたスポットも沢山あっただろうし、途中から出てきた雪道で、グッタリしていたかも?
道案内というよりは、一緒に歩く仲間という感じかもしれません。
次の日の観光スポットも教えてもらって、
頼んで本当に良かったです。
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| Posted on: | 2017/12/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/09 |
Reviewed by: Florenc1918
This is our first trip to Mt. Fuji and we love the trip arranged by Taiji-san. We have no problem to communicate with him because he speak very well in English. And he tried to understand our need before start up the trip. He is kind of caring and understanding person.. Thanks for making this wonderful day to all of us!
Dear Florence, thank you very much for your kind comment. The sky was extremely clear on that day and we could have such good view from all the places we went . Everybody seemed tired at the end as we walked quite a lot. Thank you for sending me the pictures, I will use that for my new profile.
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| Packages: | Plan A: Mt Fuji & Hakone Tour < 10-Hour > |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2017/12/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/06 |
Reviewed by: Jon Domingo
We really had a great time to our visit to Mt. Fuji with Taiji and this is our second time to get our tour arrangement with him. He suggest all the best place to visit aside from the given places to visit. We will definitely contact him again with for our future guests.
Thank you Jon for your comment with the pictures. I was very happy to see you again I will keep on getting more and more data base of the sites and best places to choose for each season and hopefully having more chance in the future.
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| Packages: | Plan A: Lake Kawaguchi & Gotemba Outlets < 10-Hour > |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/12/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/06/01 |
Reviewed by: こここ
I heard that visiting both Jomon Sugi and Shiratani Unsuikyo in one day is quite a challenging course, but everyone enjoyed it until the end. (All participants were 29-year-old women and beginners in hiking.) Thanks to our guide managing the pace and break timings, it was a great experience.
Also, we had warm tonjiru (pork miso soup) for lunch. It was a cold day, so it really warmed us up. Thank you very much.
If someone I know goes to Yakushima, I will definitely recommend it.
縄文杉と白谷雲水峡どちらも1日で回るのはかなりハードなコースだと聞いていましたが、最後まで全員楽しめました。(全員29歳女性、登山初心者レベル)ペース配分、休憩タイミング等、ガイドさんが管理して下さったおかげです。
また、昼食時に温かい豚汁を頂きました。寒い日でしたので身体に染みました。ありがとうございました。
知人が屋久島へ行くことがあれば、必ずオススメします。
To Koko,
Thank you for your hard work on the one-day trekking course at Jomon Sugi and Shiratani Unsuikyo. I was a bit worried before we set off since I heard everyone was a beginner, but I'm relieved that everyone made it to the finish line safely and energetically.
Whenever you miss Yakushima, please feel free to come back and visit!
Yakushima Road Station Tourism
Tsugimura
こここ様へ
縄文杉・白谷雲水峡一日コースのトレッキング、大変お疲れ様でした。
全員初心者と聞いて、出発前は大丈夫かなと思いましたが、全員元気に怪我なくゴール出来てホッとしています。
また屋久島が恋しくなったら、いつでも遊びに来てくださいね。
屋久島道の駅観光
津曲
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| Posted on: | 2017/12/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/11/11 |
Reviewed by: ぐるぐる
Initially, we requested a course to visit Jomon Sugi and Shiratani Unsuikyo in one day, but we received a prior notice and decided to split it into two days considering the weather. In the end, I think this was a good decision. Given our physical stamina and the fact that we had requested a private guide, we were able to walk at our own pace and learned a lot about Yakushima, the history of Yakusugi, and nature in a broader sense. We were able to meet Jomon Sugi safely and return! It was certainly not easy, but after resting for a day, we were able to recover our stamina to walk early the next day at Shiratani Unsuikyo. We progressed comfortably to Taiko Rock, and since there were no other visitors at that time, we could take our time and enjoy the experience. Although we had a different guide from the previous day, we had a great time hearing various stories from a different perspective. I truly felt that learning from the locals is the best! I would love to sign up again when I visit next time.
当初は縄文杉と白谷雲水峡を1日で回るコースをお願いしていましたが、事前に連絡をいただき天候を考えて2日に分けることに。これが結果的に良かったと思います。体力面を考え、プライベートガイドをお願いしていたこともあって、私たちのペースで歩け、屋久島、屋久杉の歴史だけでなく大きな意味での自然についていろいろ教えてもらいながら無事、縄文杉に対面、帰ることが出来ました!決して楽ではありませんでしたが1日寝ることで体力もある程度回復でき翌日の白谷雲水峡も早朝から歩けました。太鼓岩まで無理なく進み、ちょうど他の方がいなかったこともあってゆっくり過ごすことができました。前日とは別のガイドの方でしたが、違った角度からいろいろお話いただき楽しい時間を過ごせました〜地元の方に教えてもらうのが一番だなぁと実感!再訪の際はまた申込したいなと思いました。
Guruguru-sama,
Thank you for your hard work on the 1-day trekking to Jomon Sugi and Shiratani Unsuikyo (over 2 days). Many customers visiting Yakushima usually have a 2-night, 3-day itinerary. If you want to visit both Jomon Sugi and Shiratani Unsuikyo (Taiko Rock), it's better to do both in one day, but it's quite a tough course. If your transportation on the last day is in the afternoon, it would be easier on your body to split it over two days.
This time, two guides were in charge of Jomon Sugi and Shiratani Unsuikyo (Taiko Rock), so it was nice to hear different stories from each guide, wasn't it? Please come back to see Yakushima in a different season as well.
Yakushima Road Station Tourism
Tsugimachi
ぐるぐる様
縄文杉1日+白谷雲水峡(2日間)のトレッキング、大変お疲れ様でした。
屋久島に来るお客様は、2泊3日行程が多く、縄文杉にも白谷雲水峡(太鼓岩)にも行きたい場合は、1日で両方回る方が良いですが、
かなりキツイコースですので、最終日の交通手段が昼過ぎであれば、2日間に分けた方が体的にも楽です。
今回は、縄文杉と白谷雲水峡(太鼓岩)を二人もガイドが担当し、それぞれのガイドの話が聞けて良かったのではないでしょうか?
また違う季節の屋久島も見にお越しくださいね。
屋久島道の駅観光
津曲
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| Posted on: | 2017/12/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/11/26 |
Reviewed by: 屋久島最高
It was raining, so I started my hike from Shiratani Unsuikyo and got to see the moss-covered forest around dawn! It had a very mystical atmosphere and was amazing! Unfortunately, there was fog from Taiko Rock, but I descended to the tramway and headed to Jomon Sugi. The journey was long and tough, but if you're going to Yakushima, I think it's great that you can visit both in one day.
雨だったので白谷雲水峡から登り始めて、夜が明ける頃の苔むす森を見させてもらいました!とても神秘的な空気で最高でした!太鼓岩からはあいにくの霧でしたが、そこからトロッコ道へ下り、縄文杉へ。道のりは長く大変でしたが、せっかく屋久島に行くなら、どちらも1日で回れるのはかなりいいと思います。
Yakushima is amazing!
Thank you for your hard work on the Jomon Sugi and Shiratani Unsuikyo one-day trekking (Taiko Rock). It is a challenging course, but I'm glad to hear you were satisfied. The view from Taiko Rock on a clear day is absolutely beautiful, so please visit again someday.
Yakushima Road Station Tourism
Tsugimachi
屋久島最高 様
縄文杉・白谷雲水峡一日(太鼓岩)トレッキング、大変お疲れ様でした。
ハードコースではありますが、満足頂けたようで良かったです。
快晴の時の太鼓岩からの景色は最高に綺麗ですので、またいつか来島下さいね。
屋久島道の駅観光
津曲
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2017/11/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/11/26 |
Reviewed by: オッシー
This time, I participated with my parents. I was worried whether my elderly parents and I, who had joined the Jomon Sugi tour the day before, would be able to make it to the end, but thanks to our guide, we were able to reach the moss-covered forest safely. The stories along the way were enjoyable, and I feel like I’ve become a bit of a Yakushima expert. However, due to my oversight, I had requested to rent trekking poles when I signed up for the tour, but the reservation didn’t go through properly. On the day of the tour, I borrowed one from the guide, which worked out fine. The guide was really helpful. Thank you!
今回、両親と参加させていただきました。
高齢者の両親と、前日縄文杉ツアーに参加した私たちが最後まで行けるか不安でしたが、ガイドさんの案内で無事に苔むす森まで行くことが出来ました。
また途中でのお話など楽しく、屋久島通に少しはなれたかな?と思います。
ただ、こちらの確認不足ですが、ストックのレンタル依頼をツアーの申込みの時にしたのですが、申込みがうまく出来ていませんでした。
当日、ガイドさんに1本お借りしてなんとかなりました。
ガイドさんには本当に良くしていただきました。
ありがとうございます❗
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/11/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/11/25 |
Reviewed by: こうゆ
The guide was very enjoyable, the pace was just right, and the advice was spot on, allowing us to proceed smoothly. I participated alone, but the guide was considerate, and the people I was with were nice, making for a very pleasant experience. It would have been even better if we had time for introductions at the beginning since I hardly knew anyone's name despite walking together.
ガイドさんがとても楽しい方で、ペースもちょうど良く、アドバイスも的確で、順調に行ってくることが出来ました。
一人で参加しましたが、ガイドさんがお気遣いくださったり、一緒になった人たちも良い人たちで、楽しく過ごせてとても良かったです。
せっかくご一緒したのにほとんどお名前も知らないまま共に歩いたので、最初の方で皆さんとの自己紹介の時間がいただけたらなお良かったです。
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| Posted on: | 2017/11/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/11/25 |
Reviewed by: ダバオ
It was my first trekking experience, and it was amazing. The guide was kind and provided helpful guidance. Thank you very much. Next time, I would like to challenge myself with Jomon Sugi.
初めてのトレッキングでした、最高でした。ガイドさんも優しくて、親切に案内してくれましました。ありがとうございます。また、次回に、縄文杉の方に挑戦してみたいです。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/11/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/11/24 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望00
The day after visiting Jomon Sugi, I had to return on the evening flight, so I signed up for an early morning departure to reach Taiko Rock. Since there were only two participants, including myself, they arranged for a 6 AM departure instead of the scheduled 5 AM, allowing us to start just as it was getting light without needing headlamps. There were few people, making it easy to walk.
Although there were many clouds, the sun was shining, and it was a pleasant trek. There is a famous spot called "Mossy Forest," but the entire Shiratani area was a magnificent moss world, not just that particular place. Taiko Rock had a fantastic view, and I felt it was worth coming all the way here. It would be a real shame to turn back at the Mossy Forest, so I highly recommend going all the way to Taiko Rock.
縄文杉の翌日でしたが、夕方便で帰らなければならず、太鼓岩まで行きたかったので早朝出発で申し込みました。
参加者が私ともう一人しかいなかったためか、一応5時出発の予定と書いてありますが、6時出発にアレンジしていただき、ヘッドランプを使わずちょうど明るくなってきたころの出発で、人も少なくて歩きやすかったです。
雲は多かったですが日差しもあり、気持ちの良いトレッキングでした。
「苔むす森」という有名な場所がありますが、特にそこに限らず白谷全体が見事な苔ワールドでした。
太鼓岩はとても見晴らしが良くて、ここまで来てよかったと思える場所でした。
苔むす森で引き返すのは本当にもったいないので、ぜひ太鼓岩まで行ってほしいです。
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2017/11/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/11/05 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望00
My first visit to Yakushima was for the Jomon Sugi trekking, which I had been wanting to do for a long time. Since I don’t exercise at all, I was quite nervous about the 22 km round trip and 10-hour trek, but it turned out that 16 km of it was on a flat trolley road with minimal elevation change, and the actual mountain trail was only about 6 km, so it wasn't as tough as I had imagined.
On the middle day of the three-day weekend in November, the weather was perfect—cloudy with occasional sunshine after the rain, neither too hot nor too cold. I believe the guide's pacing was also perfect. There were seven participants, all women including myself, and the guide provided warnings about slippery areas and steep inclines in advance, so we were able to complete the trek without any injuries.
The only disappointment was that the fog was so thick at the top that my photos of Jomon Sugi turned out completely white. Some of the guides mentioned that they actually prefer the majestic feel of Jomon Sugi in the fog, but since it was my first time, I would have liked to see it clearly. However, it didn’t rain, and all the other cedars aside from Jomon Sugi looked beautiful in photos, and I could see Jomon Sugi clearly with my own eyes, so wanting more might be a bit greedy.
By the way, most of the guides in Yakushima work freelance, and only a handful are affiliated with any particular company. It seems they are dispatched from Company A one time and Company B another time, so choosing based on the reputation of a specific company's guides might not be very meaningful. However, the guide for the tour I participated in was excellent, and the other guides I passed along the way seemed to be enjoying themselves, so there’s probably not much to worry about in that regard.
初めての屋久島、絶対行きたいと思っていた縄文杉トレッキングでした。
普段全く運動をしないので、往復22㎞、10時間のトレッキングにびびりまくってましたが、うち16㎞はトロッコ道であまり高低差がなく、実際の山道は6㎞程度だったため、思ったほどではありませんでした。
11月の3連休の中日、雨上がりで曇り時々晴れ、暑くもなく寒くもなくという好条件で、ガイドの方のペース配分がまた完璧だったおかげと思います。
参加者は私を含めて女性ばかり7人でしたが、滑りやすいところや傾斜の急なところは事前に注意喚起して下さり、一人のけが人を出すこともなく全員完歩することができました。ポイントポイントで丁寧に説明もして頂けました。
ひとつだけ残念だったのは、上の方の霧がすごくて、縄文杉の写真が真っ白になっちゃったことくらいでしょうか。
ガイドさんたちの中には、霧の中の縄文杉の方が厳かな感じで好きだという方もいらっしゃるようですが、初めてだとやはりくっきりはっきりした姿が見たかったかも。
でも、雨も降らなかったし、縄文杉以外の杉は全てきれいに写真に納まったし、縄文杉も肉眼ではきれいに見えたしで、これ以上望むのは贅沢かもしれません。
ちなみに、屋久島のガイドさんたちは、ほとんどがフリーで働いてて、どこかの会社に所属している方はほんの一握りなのだそうです。ある時はA社から、ある時はB社から派遣されて、みたいな感じのようなので、「この会社のガイドさんの評判が良い」とか「悪い」とかで選ぶのはあまり意味がないみたいです。
ただ、私が参加したツアーのガイドさんもとても良かったですし、道すがらすれ違う他のガイドさんたちもみなさん楽しそうな感じでしたので、そこはあまり心配ないのかも。
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| Posted on: | 2017/11/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/11/04 |
Reviewed by: Caren
We are 9 persons with grandparents & children; Mr Phang is speaking mandarin, as we requested 6 hours private tour to visit some places:
1. Shimokitazawa Area
2. Ameyoko Market
3. Harujuku- Kiddy land
4. Rikuen Garden
Mr Phang is very good tour leader, he guides us how to walk around Ameyoko Market.
My families feel very comfortable to have a tour arranged, with very reasonable price compared with other website. Recommended to all travelers!
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| Packages: | 6 Hour Private Charter with Guide |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2017/11/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/11/19 |
Reviewed by: たくろう
I recently participated in a tour and went trekking to Jomon Sugi. Thanks to the guide's attentive care and thorough, interesting explanations at key points, I was able to enjoy the approximately 10-hour journey! The guide was relaxed and friendly, which made it easy to talk and enjoy the experience without feeling nervous from the start. Yakushima's great nature is truly amazing. I definitely want to visit Yakushima again soon.
つい先日ツアーに参加し、縄文杉トレッキングをしてきました。
ガイドの方の細やかな気配りと要所での丁寧かつ興味深い解説のおかげで、約10時間に及ぶ行程を楽しく乗り切ることができました!
ガイドさんはゆったりとしていて親しみやすい方で、始めから緊張せずリラックスしてお話ができて楽しかったです。
屋久島の大自然は本当に最高です。近いうちに是非また屋久島を訪れたいと思います。
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| Posted on: | 2017/11/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/11/21 |
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Dear Akira,
Thank you very much for signing up for the Jomon Sugi and Shiratani Unsuikyo one-day (Taiko Rock) trekking course. I'm glad to hear that the weather and the guide were favorable for you.
I hope this experience encourages your daughter to take on various mountains, and there are many other great mountains on Yakushima, so please come back to Yakushima again.
I will also inform Guide S about this experience.
Yakushima Road Station Tourism
Tsugimura
明ちゃん様
この度は、縄文杉・白谷雲水峡一日(太鼓岩)縦走コースにお申込み頂き、誠にありがとうございました。
天気にもガイドにも恵まれたようで良かったですね。
娘さんも今回を機に、色々な山に挑戦し、また屋久島には他の良い山がありますので、また屋久島にお越しくださいね。
ガイドのSにも今回の事は伝えときます。
屋久島道の駅観光
津曲