All Reviews for Private Charter Tours

I am a 30-year-old woman with no regular exercise habits, and I climb low mountains about once every three months.

This was a two-night, three-day whirlwind tour, and I signed up for this tour because I thought, "Since we're here, we want to see both Yakushima and Shiratani Unsuikyo!" On the day of the tour, it rained on and off all day... so rain gear is essential. I thought having a raincoat and a folding umbrella would be very convenient. On the other hand, the vibrant green of the moss was incredibly beautiful.

Since we were visiting two places in one day, the first half (from Shiratani Unsuikyo to Taiko Rock) felt particularly fast-paced.

I had heard that if you are just going to see Jomon Sugi, you don't need a guide, but I was able to enjoy Yakushima even more by listening to the guide's explanations about each tree and the island's formation!

In areas around Taiko Rock and Jomon Sugi where the paths become steep, it's much easier to climb with light gear, leaving everything except valuables behind. For those who are hesitant to leave their bags, I think it would be good to bring a large backpack for your belongings and a waist pouch for your valuables.

I was very satisfied with the wonderful scenery and the knowledgeable guide. This tour is recommended for those who are confident in their physical fitness, as you will be walking from morning until evening.

普段の運動習慣はなく、低山に三ヶ月に一回登るか登らないかという30歳女です。

二泊三日の弾丸ツアーとなり、『せっかくなので屋久島と白谷雲水峡の両方みたいよね！』ということで本ツアーに申し込みしました。当日は一日中雨が降ったり止んだりで…雨具は必須です。カッパと折り畳み傘があると便利だなと思いました。その代わり苔の緑が生き生きとしていてとても綺麗でした。

1日で二つ回る、ということもあり、前半（白谷雲水峡〜太鼓岩まで）は特にかなりのハイペースに感じました。

縄文杉だけをみに行くのであれば、ガイドさんをつけなくても良い、とも聞いていたのですが、やはりガイドさんからそれぞれの木の説明や屋久島の成り立ちについての話を聞くことができ、屋久島をより楽しむことができました！

太鼓岩周辺や縄文杉周辺など道が険しくなるあたりでは、貴重品以外は置いて軽装で登った方がぐっと楽になりますので、荷物を置いて行くことに抵抗のある方は、荷物を入れる大きなリュックの他に貴重品を入れるウエストポーチなどを持っていけば良いかと思います。

素晴らしい景色と的確なガイドに大満足でした。朝から夕方まで歩きっぱなしになりますので、体力に自信のある方にはおすすめのツアーです。

A great day spent with our guide. He was very well informed and friendly. We saw so much in our short time from shrines, temples, the Palace and we were even lucky enough to see part of an traditional wedding. Lunch was something we'd not experienced before but was very delicious. Looking forward to coming back and spending more time next time.

Shoji was a super host and guide. Made our day trip through Kyoto most enjoyable. His time management was effective and led us through with enough time to make trip back to Tokyo. Lexus car was very clean and comfortable for 3 people

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。

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。

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。

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.

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。

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。

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!

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。

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。

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!

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。

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.

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.

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‼︎

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。

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.

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！

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。

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.

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

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

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.

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!

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!

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。

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.

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。