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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 (up to Taiko Rock) Two Major Trekking Courses Day Trip Tour by Yakushima Road Station Tourism / Solo Traveler Support Plan 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 / 1人旅応援プラン

Reviewed by: しろりん

I was planning my schedule for the weekend, Friday to Sunday, while participating from Fukuoka. I really wanted to visit these two places, so I found a tour that goes to Jomon Sugi on Saturday and Shiratani on half of Sunday. However, since my flight back to Fukuoka is at 11:00, I thought it would be impossible to do a tour on the third day, and I was considering returning via Kagoshima. While searching, I found this site. I actually visited both places and was able to enjoy satisfying trekking.

The departure was from Shiratani Hiroba. The path was muddy due to the rain, but the moss in the mossy forest was beautifully fresh. When I reached the trolley road, the rain had stopped, and the route was smooth and not crowded, allowing us to reach Jomon Sugi. The guide explained that if we started from the Arakawa trailhead, we would have to march while stepping on the railway ties, which would be crowded, so we climbed from here instead. However, I regret that after parting ways with the guide and descending to Arakawa, there was a discrepancy in the schedule and bus times, causing us to return to the hotel late.

Next, I would like to aim for a day trip to Mount Kuju.

福岡からの参加で週末の金土日を利用して予定を考えていました。この2ヶ所を是非行きたいので土曜日を縄文杉、日曜日の半分を白谷というツアーは見つけていたのですが、福岡の帰りの飛行機が11:00発なので3日目のツアーは無理と考え鹿児島経由で帰ろうか?など探していたところ、こちらのサイトで見つけました。実際に2つを行き、満足できるトレッキングが出来ました。
出発は白谷広場からでした。雨模様の足元がぬかるむ道でしたが、苔むす森を通った時の苔はみずみずしい美しさがありました。トロッコ道に出たときは雨も上がり、順路もスムーズで混んでなく、縄文杉までたど着きました。荒川登山口からの歩きだと線路の枕木を踏みながらの行進になるので、また混みあうのでこちらから登ったとガイドさんが説明してくれました。ただ、帰りをガイドさんと別れて荒川口に下りたので行程時間やバス時間にズレが出てホテルに帰るのが遅れてしまった点は反省でした。
次は日帰り宮之浦岳登山を目指したいと思っています。

  • 雨の 苔むす森を歩いています

  • 名前忘れましたが綺麗な花が咲いてました

  • 縄文杉正面から  感動!

  • ツアーで一緒に登った メンバーさんです

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Posted on: 2017/05/16
Activity Date: 2017/05/13

貸切観光タクシー 外国人ゲスト歓迎!英語堪能なドライバーと京都名所を巡る自由観光コース<3時間~/1-9名/京都市内送迎可>by ヤサカ観光

Natsuko's hospitality was excellent. 夏子さんのホスピタリティーは最高でした

Reviewed by: 寺坂深雪

I was guided by Natsuko, who can provide tours in English, along with my German friend to places like Nijo Castle, Kinkaku-ji, and Arashiyama. Her thoughtfulness, language skills, and knowledge of history were all wonderful, and my friend from overseas was very pleased. Her explanations at each temple and shrine were profound, and I believe she has studied very well. I would definitely like to explore Kyoto again with Natsuko as my guide. Thank you very much!

ドイツ人の友人と共に二条城、金閣寺、嵐山などを英語ガイドが出来る夏子さんに案内して頂きました。彼女の細やかな思いやりも語学力も歴史の知識も全てが素晴らしく、海外からの友人もとても喜んでおられました。それぞれの寺社での彼女の説明は奥深く、とてもよく勉強されていると思います。また京都観光をするときにはまた夏子さんのガイド付きで是非回ってみたいです。本当にありがとうございした。

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Thank you for using our service. I have already reported this to the crew. They were also concerned about the weather and were glad to hear that you enjoyed your experience. Please do let us know when you visit Kyoto again.

この度はご利用ありがとうございました。早速乗務員へも報告いたしました。天候も心配しており、喜んでいただけてよかったも申しておりました。是非、京都へお越しの際はお声掛けください。

  • 夏子さんと二条城にて

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Posted on: 2017/05/16
Activity Date: 2017/05/13

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 became a good memory. 良い思い出になりました

Reviewed by: 夫婦杉

It was rainy and cold all day, but the guide really lifted the atmosphere, so I was able to walk without getting too tired. I was unsure about visiting two places at the same time, but for those short on time, I recommend this course.

一日中雨で寒い中ガイドの方が雰囲気を盛りあげてくれたので、あまり疲れる事なく歩けました。二ヶ所同時に行くのはどうかと思いましたが、時間のない方はこのコースがお勧めです。

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Posted on: 2017/05/05
Activity Date: 2017/05/03

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

Great day tour

Reviewed by: Sylva Adourian

A nice overview of Tokyo with a chance to see major attractions in One day.
Our Tour Guide Taiji Endo was professional, friendly and informative. He gave us a lot of background and history of the sites we visited.
Highly recommend this tour.

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Thank you Sylva again for choosing me out of many and for your kind comment. It is such an nice idea to travel with relatives especially when you are not so close to each other.
I hope you enjoyed the lunch as it still is a memorable dish for me, definitely one of the best place that I've tried so far, and I really enjoyed men's talk with your husband.

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Posted on: 2017/04/25
Activity Date: 2017/04/20

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 the best time. 最高の時間でした。

Reviewed by: tommy

I had a guide from Yakushima who shared many stories about the unique plants and nature of Yakushima while we took lots of photos. It was an experience that you definitely can't have in the city. Although the course was quite challenging, the magnificent views afterward made me forget everything else. I would love to request this guide again when I visit Yakushima next time. Thank you very much.

屋久島出身のガイドさんで、沢山の屋久島ならではの草木や自然のお話、沢山聞きながら写真も撮りながら、都会では絶対に味わえない経験を見て感じられました。とてもきついコースではありましたが、その後の壮大な景色は全てを忘れさせてくれます。又是非屋久島に来た際にはお願いしたいと思います。ありがとうございました。

  • 太鼓岩の絶景と

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Posted on: 2017/04/24
Activity Date: 2017/04/20

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 best experience 最高の体験

Reviewed by: ゆーき

It was cloudy, but it didn't rain, and the forest was incredibly beautiful. The timing was great, and I was able to trek comfortably. The pace was just right, and the guide taught us various things, which was interesting. As a Studio Ghibli fan, there were many exciting points, and it was the best experience. I'm really glad I went to see the unique forest scenery. I definitely want to go again.

曇りだったけど雨は降らず、森はすごく綺麗だった。
時間帯も良く、快適にトレッキングできました。
ペースもちょうど良く、ガイドさんも色々教えてくれて、面白かった。ジブリファンとしては高まるポイントが多々あって最高でした。中々味わえない森の風景で本当に行って良かった。必ずまた行きたい。

  • 苔むす森最高

  • 太鼓岩、すごすぎ!

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Posted on: 2017/04/22
Activity Date: 2017/03/29

Tokyo 1-Day Private Tour with Narita Airport Transfer

First time in Tokyo

Reviewed by: Liza Maria

We just arrived from a fun filled experience tour in Tokyo. Our pickup transfer driver/guide arrived on time but unfortunately we got lost in locating the exact meeting area because of the wrong map that was given by the agency. Through the help of a Filipina working at Narita airport we were able to contact our guide. Inspite of the rain, our guide Taji still managed to bring us to Meguro River with full bloom cherry blossom trees and to the (secret) as described by our guide long stretch of cherry blossom trèes not popular to tourists.He also recommended an authentic and tasty ramen for our group to try. Thank you Taji for the wonderful experience!

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Posted on: 2017/04/22
Activity Date: 2017/04/11

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

Thank you very much for your help. 大変お世話になりました。

Reviewed by: みちのく

The weather was bad, and my husband's foot condition worsened, so in the end, it turned into a tour focused solely on Jomon Sugi, but it was a very fulfilling experience. This is all thanks to our guide. Although we mentioned that we had some mountain climbing experience, our knowledge was that of beginners, so the guide taught us how to use trekking poles, and since it was just the two of us, they took many memorable photos at beautiful spots. Above all, the various stories shared were very interesting. I truly believe it was a wonderful tour. The next day, we went to Kumsoikyo on our own, and we were able to take our time on the round trip to Taiko Rock, which I thought was great in its own way. The lunch we had at Shiosai was also delicious.

天候も悪かったのですが、一緒に行った主人の足の具合が悪くなり、結局は縄文杉だけのツアーになってしまったのですが、とても充実したツアーとなりました。これもひとえにガイドさんのおかげです。私たちは山登りの経験があるといったものの、初心者の知識だったので、ストックの使い方などを教えてくださったり、私たちだけだったのもあるかもしれませんが、本当に記念に残るようなスポットで写真をたくさん撮ってくださったり、何より色々なお話が面白かったです。とてもよいツアーだったと心から思います。翌日の雲水峡に自分たちで行きましたが、太鼓岩の往復をじっくりできて、これはこれでよかったと思いました。お昼に寄った潮騒も美味しかったです。

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Posted on: 2017/04/17
Activity Date: 2017/04/07

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's safe to walk alone. 一人歩きでも大丈夫

Reviewed by: Formiga

Compared to the Jomon Sugi tour, this was a shorter and more accessible tour. Most of the people walking seemed to be individuals, and since the path is straightforward, I think I’ll try walking it myself next time. The scenery is enchanting, and when you reach the top, you can enjoy the stunning view from Taiko Rock, which gives a sense of accomplishment. I was surprised to see a Yakuzaru walking, which I hadn’t seen yesterday. It was the only animal I saw on this trip, and I was really happy about it.

縄文杉ツアーと比べると、歩く距離が短く、お手軽なツアーでした。歩いている方のほとんどは個人で来られているようで、迷うことのない道ですから二回目以降は自分で歩いてみようと思う場所です。景色は幻想的で、上まで登ると太鼓岩からの絶景を見られるので達成感があります。昨日は見られなかったヤクザルが歩いていてびっくりしました。今回の旅で唯一みられた動物でうれしかったです。

  • 帰り道です

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

Best day of our entire trip!

Reviewed by: Meghan Wood

Our customized tour with Fuji-san was amazing, as we had only one full day in Kyoto I was worried we wouldn't get to see everything. Not only did we do everything we had on our list, but he took special interest in showing us things for our young children (ages 3 and almost 6) that we hadn't considered doing, such as the Toei Movie studios lot. My son LOVES Power Rangers, it was the highlight of his trip, and my daughter thoroughly enjoyed the female heroine of the samurai show. He suggested a better order of doing things, so that we could see certain sights before they became too crowded. When we admired the view of Kyoto from the mountainside, he took us to a nearby temple with panoramic views of the city. He knew great spots for taking the best photos, and where to eat. He was kind and patient with our rambunctious children, and explained the history and meaning behind EVERYTHING, from the statues to the temple bells. In addition, the van we rented was spacious, comfortable, and impeccably clean. I would definitely book with VELTRA again, and would give Fuji-san the highest rating possible for his knowledge, patience, sweet demeanor and excellent English. Thank you Fuji-san for an unforgettable day!

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Posted on: 2017/04/07
Activity Date: 2017/04/05

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 couldn't get as close to the Yakusugi as I thought I would. 屋久杉にはおもったより近づけず。。

Reviewed by: miyo

We were picked up by our guide at around 4:30 AM at our accommodation and headed to the entrance of Shiratani Unsuikyo. Along with the two of us, there were five others in our group, making a total of seven participants.

Since we started in complete darkness with headlamps, we couldn't enjoy the scenery at all. About 1.5 hours into the hike, when we stopped for breakfast at a mountain hut, it finally became bright enough to see our surroundings.

We passed through the mossy forest that inspired "Princess Mononoke," jumped at Taiko Rock, and enjoyed our lunch at the Wilson Cedar stump.

Once we reached the trolley path, it became monotonous and very boring.

The Jomon Cedar was truly magnificent, but we could only view it from a wooden deck under construction, so we couldn't get as close as I had hoped. Even taking photos from a distance didn't convey the impressive scale.

I understand it's for protection, but honestly, I wish we could have gotten a bit closer.

Also, I think the course that covers both Shiratani Unsuikyo and Jomon Cedar in one day would be tough for those who don't usually exercise. There was someone in our group who seemed to be in pain with their knees.

There were many rocky areas, and the stairs had significant height differences, putting a lot of strain on the knees.

On the way back, while some people took a shortcut on the trolley path to catch a bus, we decided to follow our guide back via the mountain-crossing Unsuikyo route. It took about 1.5 hours longer than taking the bus, but I was glad we did it because I wanted to see the Unsuikyo scenery in the daylight.

If you exercise regularly, as long as you go at your own pace, it shouldn't be too tough.

ガイドさんに朝4:30頃に宿でピックアップしてもらい、白谷雲水峡の入り口へ。
私達2名の他に、グループで参加している人たち5名と合わせて7名での行動。

白谷雲水峡は真っ暗な中ヘッドライト装着での進行のため景色は一切楽しめず。
スタートして1.5時間後ほど経ち、山小屋で朝食をとるころにようやくまわりが見えるくらいに明るくなる。

もののけ姫の題材となった苔むす森を通ったり、太鼓岩でジャンプしたり楽しみながらウィルソン杉の切り株のところで昼食。

トロッコ道になってから単調で非常に退屈。

縄文杉はとても偉大だったけど、作成途中の木製デッキの上から眺めるだけで
おもったよりも近づけなかった。遠目に写真をとってもイマイチ迫力は伝わってこない。

保護のために仕方ないのだろうけど、もう少し近づけたらよかったなぁ、、というのが正直な感想。

また、普段運動していない人にはこの白谷雲水峡と縄文杉を一日で周るコースは辛いと思います。グループ内でも膝を痛そうにしている人がいました。

岩場が多く、階段も段差が大きいので膝への負担が大きいです。


帰りはトロッコ道からショートカットしてバスに乗って帰る人もいるなか、
私たちはガイドさんについて行って山越え雲水峡ルートで帰ることに。
バスで帰るより1.5時間くらい時間はかかるが、
雲水峡の景色を明るい中で見たかったので行ってよかった。

普段から運動をしていれば、マイペースで進む限り辛くはありません。

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Posted on: 2017/04/07
Activity Date: 2017/03/24

Private Mt. Fuji & Kawaguchiko Day Tour from Tokyo with Customizable Itinerary

Finding mount Fuji roadtrip in snowy weather

Reviewed by: Laya & fam

We did not find Fuji but instead Taiji our guide who has helped to turn bad weather into an interesting trip. We visited the Kimono museum, traditional Japanese noodles house with fresh organic ingredient from the farm (and Horse Sushi I know!) and end the trip with shopping spree in Gotemba before being dropped off at the hotel. Special thanks for extra Japanese vocab and help with contact in Kyoto.

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We had last minute snow in end of march witch remained for about 10 or more days in different area in Fuji.
Although we couldn't see the mountain I'm happy to hear that you had a good experience.
Thank you for giving me such nice comment. I hope everything including your business is fine.

  • Kimono's Museum

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

Downright Fantastic - convenience and quality in a nutshell

Reviewed by: Colin L

Our group consisted four adults including two 6'3 250 lb guys. Our driver, Fuji, was an absolute pleasure; well spoken, well prepared, insightful and courteous. We were picked up in a Toyota Century - a $100,000 luxury sedan. As a car enthusiast this was a delight as it's something we don't get stateside and the only V12 made by Toyota (outside of Formula 1!). We were very comfortable in the car. I had written up a plan of sites to see, Fuji commented on each location and we pared it down to 6 chosen locations.

What we saw in our 6 hour tour was easily 2 days worth of content. We started the day at Kennin-ji to see the dragon and walk the grounds, then headed towards Arashiyama via Uzumasa (Fuji recommended). In Arashiyama we saw the Tenryu-ji temple then walked along the Bamboo Forest road, we split for the monkeys and an owl cafe. Then took in the Katsura River and the general beautiful scenery with some shopping and headed for Kinkaku-Ji by way of Ninna-ji. Then we went to Fuji's secret overview spot with a glass tea house. From there we walked the 1001 Buddha statues in Sanjusangendo where Fuji gave history lessons on the deities, the religious text/background and archery competition famous to the area. Finally we were dropped off in Gion to walk Shirakawa-Minami Dori and observe the geisha and folks in costume with the beautiful scenery.

Fuji's insightful comments to each site were well appreciated, his VIP treatment with drop off/pick up was a boon for our more handicap party members and the ability to adjust the tour (bathroom, food, etc.) was well worth the extra expense over a comparable tour bus. His suggested locations and activities gave us a behind the scenes look in Kyoto as well as the typical iconography in the area. We will happily use this service again in our next trip.

For a group of 3 or more individuals this type of tour makes good financial sense and the convenience over a tour bus or larger grouped setting is invaluable.

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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 mysterious! 神秘的でした!

Reviewed by: Ayumi

During my first visit to Yakushima, I wanted to see as much as possible in my short two-night, three-day stay, so I chose this challenging course. (laughs) I had only done a six-hour mountain trek once before and had no experience, and since I usually work in an office, I was filled with anxiety, but I managed to get through it!

Unfortunately, the weather on the day in Yakushima was rainy all day, with temperatures around 3° to 5° near the summit, and the footing was somewhat poor. There were several times I thought I couldn't go on! However, the sense of accomplishment after walking for 12 hours was immense.

Even with my Gore-Tex rainwear, I ended up getting wet inside, so I was really glad I brought a change of clothes.

The guide was very helpful, sharing information about Yakushima and pointing out highlights along the way. That day, my group had the tour all to ourselves!

Other guides were handing out snacks, so there might be some differences depending on the guide (laughs).

When it was raining, the view from Taiko Rock was completely obscured, and everything was white. That was a bit disappointing, but it was definitely worth seeing with my own eyes.

I noticed a few people from other tours who had to retire along the way, so I think whether you can complete it or not varies by individual. However, if you can handle a six-hour mountain climb, I believe you can reach the goal without retiring.

As for Jomon Sugi, it is now surrounded by nets, and you can only see it from a very far distance, which was disappointing.

I ran into some local guides at a bar, and they mentioned that this course is chosen by only about 20 out of 300 people, making it an athlete's course (laughs). If you're considering this, keep that in mind and prepare yourself, and you might find it manageable!

Next time, I want to take my time and enjoy the nature of Yakushima even more, as it is such a wonderful place!

初めての屋久島で、二泊三日という短い滞在の中、できるだけ多く見たいと思い、こちらの過酷なコースを選択しました。(笑)
トレッキング経験は6時間程度の山を1度したきり、全くなく、普段はオフィスワークな為、不安しかありませんでしたが、何とかなりました‼︎

当日の屋久島の天気はあいにくの一日中雨で、気温も山頂付近で3°〜5°とゆう悪天候の中、足場も多少悪く、何度かもう無理!と思いましたが、12時間歩いた後の達成感は、非常に大きいです。

ゴアテックスの上下レインウェアでさえ、無力で中は濡れてしまったので、着替えを持っていって本当に助かりました。

ガイドさんも屋久島のことや、歩きながら見どころなどを伝えていただいて、ありがたかったです。
この日は、私のグループだけで貸切でした!

他のガイドさんは、差し入れなどを配ったりしていたので、ガイドさんによって個人差はあるかもしれません(笑)

雨などが降っていると、太鼓岩からの景色は全く見えず、真っ白でした。
そこが少し残念でしたが、自分の目で見る価値はかなりあります。

途中すれ違う際に、他のツアーの方でリタイアされる方も何名かいらっしゃったので、できるかできないかは、個人差があるかなと思いますが、6時間程度の山登りができる方であれば、リタイアすることもなく、ゴールできると思います(^^)

縄文杉までは、ネットが張られていて、パンフレットなどで見る距離感ではなく、非常に遠くからしか見れなくなっているので、そこが残念でした。

地元のガイドさん達と飲み屋で遭遇しましたが、こちらのコースは、300人中20人程度しか選ばないアスリートコースだそうです(笑)
迷われている方はそれを踏まえて覚悟して行くと、頑張れるかと思います!

今度はもっとゆっくり余裕を持って、屋久島の自然を見たいなと思うくらい、素敵な場所でした‼︎

  • こだまがいました :)

  • 写真の撮り方がポイント!(笑)

  • 雨の森も綺麗でした!

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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

A fantastical world 幻想的な世界

Reviewed by: SUMMON

The early morning departure. The forest on the way there and the forest on the way back are completely different, creating a fantastical atmosphere. The journey involves climbing, but since it's guided, the pace is managed, making it very easy.

早朝の出発。行きの森・帰りの森と全く姿が異なる森は、幻想的であった。
道中は登山であるが、ガイド付きであるため、ペース配分をしてくれるので非常に楽である。

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

A wonderful Experience

Reviewed by: Rae

The guide was very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. The private tour gave us a lot of flexibility to decide on the tour in the 2 days and we had a lot of fun. I was really impressed with Kyoto and the culture as well as Japanese overall simply because the guide was such a great person who is kind, helpful and polite.

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Thank you for choosing Yasaka limousine service, and taking time to share your wonderful experience with you.
We feel happy that you have had a great time in Kyoto and look forward to seeing you again.

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貸切観光タクシー 外国人ゲスト歓迎!英語堪能なドライバーと京都名所を巡る自由観光コース<3時間~/1-9名/京都市内送迎可>by ヤサカ観光

Japanese people can enjoy it too! 日本人も楽しめます!

Reviewed by: まつまりん

This time, I requested a guide to show my American female relative around. The driver's stories were very interesting, and even as a Japanese person, I found myself captivated by them (laughs). On the day, you can discuss the destinations and dining options, but I think it's more efficient for those who apply to have a plan prepared in advance. The course was Kinkaku-ji → Arashiyama and Togetsukyo (photo opportunities only) → Tenryu-ji and the garden → Bamboo Grove → Lunch (Tenkaippin) → Nishiki Market → Kiyomizu-dera → JR Kyoto Station. I think this is a great service for entertaining foreigners. I would like to use this service again next time. Thank you very much!

今回、親戚のアメリカ人女性を案内するためにお願いしました。
多岐にわたるドライバーさんのお話はとても面白く、日本人の自分も一緒になって聞き入ってしまいました(笑)
当日に行先や食事場所は相談できますが、やはり申込される方が予め計画しておいた方がより効率は良くなると思います。金閣寺→嵐山・渡月橋(写真撮影のみ)→天龍寺・庭園~竹林→昼食(天下一品)→錦市場→清水寺→JR京都駅というコースでした。外国人をおもてなしするのに、とても良いサービスだと思います。次回もお世話になりたいと思います。ありがとうございました!

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Thank you very much for using our services. We are all delighted that you enjoyed the cold weather in Kyoto. I will also pass this on to the staff. There is still much to enjoy in Kyoto, so please come again.

この度はご利用をいただき誠にありがとうございました。寒い京都を楽しんでいただき、一同喜んでおります。担当乗務員へも伝えます。まだまだ京都は楽しめますので、是非お越しください。

  • 教えてもらわなければずっと知らなかった写真撮影スポット。

  • 天竜寺の庭園から竹林へ。

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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 sense of accomplishment after the spiciness is the best! 辛さの後の達成感は最高!

Reviewed by: 53才母

My trip to Kyushu was for the purpose of meeting acquaintances in Fukuoka and Kagoshima, and my daughter said, "At your age, this might be your last chance, so let's go to Yakushima!" This made me feel anxious, especially since I only walk 3 to 4 times a week, but it marked the beginning of our travel plans, which included a one-day ambitious course tour to Jomon Sugi, Taiko Rock, and Kumoi Gorge.

Climbing the stairs without handrails before reaching Jomon Sugi, I experienced an overwhelming sense of anxiety and despair as my legs felt like they were turning to stone! I kept worrying about when I should declare my retirement to avoid inconveniencing the other members and ruining the fun of the tour. However, with everyone's encouragement, I finally reached Jomon Sugi, and when I saw the breathtaking view from Taiko Rock, I was so moved that tears flowed. I was also able to visit Kumoi Gorge.

Even with the delayed descent time for my sake, everyone was kind and accommodating, and we were blessed with wonderful weather. I was able to connect with nature and finish the Yakushima tour with the best memories. I want to thank the fun couple, the kind pair, and our guide, who worried about me throughout the trip. I truly apologize for any inconvenience I caused. Thanks to everyone's cooperation, I had the best trip with my daughter. I'm so glad I participated. Thank you very much.

福岡と鹿児島の知人に会う目的の為の九州旅行だった私に娘が「お母さんの年齢ならLastチャンスになるだろうから屋久島へも行こう!」という一言で、週3~4回のウォーキングだけの私にとって不安でいっぱいでしたが、縄文杉・太鼓岩・雲水峡の1日よくばりコースツアーも含めた旅行計画の始まりでした。

縄文杉手前の手すりのない登り階段で、足が棒の様にかたまって動けなくなるという、生まれて始めて味わった不安と絶望感!!
他のメンバーに迷惑になって楽しいツアーを台無しにしてはいけないと思い、いつ自分からリタイア宣言をするべきか?と悩み続けて歩く道のりでした。
皆の励ましに支えられながら縄文杉にたどり着き、太鼓岩で絶景を見た時は、涙が流れる程感動しました。雲水峡にも行く事が出来ました。

私の為に遅れた下山時間にも、皆さん心良く対応してくださり、不思議な程天候にも恵まれ、大自然にふれる事が出来、最高の思い出になる屋久島ツアーを終える事が出来ました。楽しい御夫婦、優しいカップル、ずっと心配させたガイドの局さん、迷惑かけて本当に申し訳ありませんでした。皆さんの協力のお陰で娘との最高の旅が出来た事、感謝しています。
参加してよかったです。ありがとうございました。

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

Lovely day in Kyoto

Reviewed by: Leonardo

Best experience we had in Kyoto. Ichiro the driver was helpful and able to fulfill our needs for the day, with kindness and excellent English spoken adding valuable information about the sites we visited. I would definitely recommend.

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Thank you for taking YASAKA limousine service. We are happy you spend a great time with our driver in Kyoto. We appreciate your recommending. Please contact us when you come to Japan next time. Hope to see you soon.
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Kyoto Private Taxi Tour with Customizable Itinerary & English-Speaking Guide

Re : Tour with English speaking guide in Kyoto

Reviewed by: Swapna Jayakumar

Our driver Fuji was perfect! He spoke fluent English and was very discreet at all times. He helped us understand a little more at our tour spots and took us at the right time to each one. Even dropped us off at the Kyoto station dot on time, as expected. He was full of little extra tit bit info which I found fascinating. I would highly recommend Mr. Fuji as a guide for anyone wanting to explore Kyoto by limo.
Swapna Jayakumar

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Kamakura & Yokohama 1-Day Private Tour from Tokyo

Fantastic time!

Reviewed by: Choo Lee Lee

Had a great time in Yokohama & Kamakura with Taiji, our driver cum guide.
So glad that I opted for this tour provided by TSA

Saw beautiful golden maple leaves - remnants of Autumn. Trip was enjoyable as our guide was fluent in English which made communication a BIG plus

Patient & accommodating to our needs, young and old. Will highly recommend Taiji to anyone requiring driver cum guide services

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We had a great day with sunny sky and beautiful maples trees in the garden. I hope you had enough time to enjoy Kamakura.
Thank you for the picture of the mt. Fuji that you took form the highway on our way back to Tokyo.

Thank you very much for your comment and recommendation, it will help me a lot.I hope to see you again.

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

Great time in Kyoto!

Reviewed by: Jason

The tour was a blast. Our driver, Hiro, did an excellent job getting us around the city- especially given that it was a holiday and the major sites were crowded. He was very knowledgeable about the area, and answered all of our questions about Kyoto. I highly recommend this tour to others.

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

Great fun in Tokyo!

Reviewed by: Derek Edmonds

We enjoyed a second wonderful day on our visit to Japan with our guide Taiji. After a very long day visiting Mt. Fuji, we embarked on a city tour of Tokyo by planning a more leisurely pace. Starting the day by introducing Taiji to his first "Costco experience" was a fun and relaxing way to wind down from the previous day, then we quickly got back into busy mode for the rest of the day until dinnertime. Taiji adjusted quickly on the fly to our fickle plans but managed to combine great food, sightseeing, and shopping into one full and memorable day, including extra trips back to our place to drop off some of our shopping bags! Thank you so much again for showing us a great time in Tokyo, Taiji. We will certainly be back soon!

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Thank you so much. It was a great pleasure, fun and experience for me too, especially Costco as you say, to have you too and I really hope to see you again in the near future.

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Private Mt. Fuji & Kawaguchiko Day Tour from Tokyo with Customizable Itinerary

Fantastic Time on Mt. Fuji Tour

Reviewed by: Derek Edmonds

We had a fabulous time with our guide Taiji. Not only did we luck out in mid December with nearly perfect weather that afforded us with gorgeous views everywhere of Mt. Fuji, but Taiji was able to recommend some great sightseeing as well as shopping spots to us. The highlights included an amazing visit to the kimono museum that Taiji recommended to us that included a magnificent tea room, as well as a fantastic local lunch spot that also included an amazing photo gallery upstairs with one-of-a-kind shots of Mt. Fuji. What an utterly memorable and unforgettable experience! Thank you for all of your hard work and wonderful guidance, Taiji!

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Thank you so much Derek for your kind comment.
It was a great pleasure to receive and attend your dads anniversary trip. The tea room was awesome and did not expect that all of you will love the museum so much.
It was also nice to discover the grape jelly that I'm now recommending to my new guest when I take them there.
We were lucky to have had such nice weather for 2 days and were able to take some beautiful pictures of Mt. Fuji.
Thank you for the dinner at the end of the day at Ginza.
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And thank you for the happy news about the wallet that came back, trust us lol.

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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

My dream has come true. 夢が叶いました

Reviewed by: YOPO

I was able to see the Jomon Sugi, which has been my dream for many years. The guide was very kind and reliable. When I inquired in advance about the lunch and what to bring on the day, they kindly responded, so I was able to participate in the tour without any worries.

長年の夢である縄文杉を見ることが出来ました。
ガイドさんはとても親切で頼もしかったです。
当日のお弁当、持ち物なども、予め電話で問い合わせたところ、親切に対応していただきましたので、何の不安も無く始めてのツアーに参加できました。

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Private Mt. Fuji Tour from Tokyo with Arakura Sengen Shrine & Fuji Five Lakes

Mt Fuji Pilgrimage Tour

Reviewed by: Nicca.p

We went on the private Mt. Fuji pilgrimage tour. Our tour guide was Taiji Endo. We all had a good time and our our guide was great! Very informative and a safe driver. He also gave us a good restaurant recommendation for lunch. We would definitely recomment the tour and our tour guide as well.

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Thank you very much for your comment. It was also great for me to attend your family. We've had a very nice day and I'm so happy that you enjoyed my plan. I hope you enjoyed the rest for your days in Japan. I wish I had more time to talk with you all and I really hope to see you again.

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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

Experiencing the beauty of nature. 自然の素晴らしさを実感

Reviewed by: ヒロユキ

I'm really glad I participated. It was a tough course that covered Jomon Sugi and Unsuikyo in one day, but I think anyone who regularly exercises or enjoys walking or running can join, regardless of age.

I was able to feel the grandeur of nature and that everything in the natural world supports each other in life.

I was truly fortunate with the weather, my tour companions, and our guide.

One thing to be prepared for is the weather. If it rains, this tough course could be really challenging.

However, the sense of achievement when you reach the bottom is incredible. There’s a feeling that only those who participate can truly understand.

本当に参加して良かったです。1日で縄文杉と雲水峡を周るハードなコースでしたが、日頃から少し体を動かしてる人や歩いたり走ったりする事が好きな人なら、特に年齢に関係なく参加できると思います。
大自然の雄大さや自然の中にある物全てが支え合って生きているんだと感じる事ができました。
天候にも恵まれ、ツアーの仲間にも恵まれ、ガイドさんにも恵まれた事も本当に良かったです。
一つだけ覚悟しないといけないのは、天候だと思います。もし雨だと、このハードなコースは本当にキツイかも知れませんね。
でも、下山した時の達成感は素晴らしいものがあります。本当に参加した人にしか分からない感動がありますよ。

  • 縄文杉

  • 苔むす森

  • ウィルソン株

  • 野生の鹿

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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

Jomon Sugi Trekking 縄文杉トレッキング

Reviewed by: 長岡朋恵

I went to Jomon Sugi on my first trekking experience. Since Yakushima was a place I had always wanted to visit, I applied without much thought because I really wanted to see Jomon Sugi.

At 4:30 in the morning, I was picked up by the guide and transferred by car and bus to the trailhead, where we did some warm-up exercises before starting the hike.

The first part was on a flat trolley path, so I felt a bit relieved that it wasn't uphill! Once we reached the mountain path, it was all uphill from there. There were many wooden steps. As we went up and down repeatedly, by the time we reached the Wilson stump, I was at my physical limit... I couldn't even talk or take pictures, and I regretted joining this tour so easily.

However, as I got closer to Jomon Sugi, I was encouraged by greetings from those passing by and words like "You're almost there!" and somehow made it to the destination!! I experienced a sense of achievement like never before.

Personally, the return on the trolley path was really tough. Still, I was able to reach the goal without injury, thanks to our strict yet charming guide. When we reached the finish line, we even took a commemorative photo together!

初めてのトレッキング体験で、縄文杉に行きました。
ずっと行ってみたかった屋久島だったので、どうしても縄文杉を見てみたくてあまり考えずに申し込みました。

朝の4時半。
ガイドさんに迎えに来ていただいて登山口まで車とバスを乗り継ぎ、
準備体操していざ登山スタート。

まずは平坦なトロッコ道だったので、登りじゃないんだ!と少し安心しました。
山道にたどり着くとそこからはひたすら山道です。
木造の階段が多かったです。
アップダウンを繰り返しつつ、ウィルソン株に着いたときには、体力の限界を迎えてました…
会話も出来ず、写真も撮る余裕もなく、安易にこのツアーに参加したことを後悔していました。

ただ、縄文杉が近付くにつれて、すれ違う方との挨拶やもう少しですよ!の言葉に励まされて、なんとか到達!!
今までにない達成感を味わいました。

個人的には、帰りのトロッコ道が本当にきつかったです。
それでも怪我なくゴールできたのは、厳しくもチャーミングなガイドさんのおかげです。
ゴールしたときは一緒に記念撮影もしていただきました‼︎

  • 縄文杉到着♡

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Private Mt. Fuji & Kawaguchiko Day Tour from Tokyo with Customizable Itinerary

Friendly and accomodating

Reviewed by: Pearly

Taiji is a great guide. He arrived on time and took us to Mt Fuji. He has the 'Mt Fuji luck' where every tour group he brings, the mountain view is clear. He speaks very good english and french too! My children loved him. This itinerary was fun and relaxing just the way we wanted.

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The pleasure was all mine with such lovely kids on my van. I'm also glad that you parents did enjoy the meal. Thank god for this "Goen" that we had and hope to see you again, maybe in your country next time.

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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

Moved by the great nature. 大自然に感動

Reviewed by: ヒサヨ

The weather was nice, and the view from Taiko Rock was beautiful, which was moving.
Along the way, the guide took a lot of photos, so we ended up with many wonderful pictures.
The guide also explained about the plants, like moss, so I was able to enjoy the hike.
I think it's possible to hike without a guide, but I'm glad I signed up for the tour.

天気が良く、太鼓岩からの景色が美しく、感動しました。
道中、ガイドさんがたくさん写真を撮ってくださったので
ステキな写真がいっぱいできました。
苔などの植物の説明もしてくださったので、楽しく登山できました。
ガイドなしでも登山可能かと思いますが、ツアーに申し込んで良かったです。

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