All Reviews for Tea Ceremony (Sado)

Above all, the bus guide was knowledgeable and great. It had been over thirty years since my last visit to Nara, but I was captivated by the efficient and witty explanations about the places to see. I could really feel that Japan's bus tours have evolved.

何よりもバスガイドさんが博識で良かった。三〇十数年ぶりの奈良だったが、見るべきところを、要領良く、しかもピリリとウィットを効かせた解説に、思わず聞き入ってしまった。日本のバスツアーも進化していることが実感できた。

The bus guide's thoughtfulness and guidance were truly wonderful. I was able to enjoy the temple tour in Nara smoothly.

バスガイドさんの気遣いや案内がとても素晴らしかったです。
奈良のお寺巡りがスムーズに楽しめました。

I was able to visit at a good pace without feeling rushed. There were quite a few students due to the revival of school trips. The guide's quick thinking was demonstrated in many situations, which helped us avoid any issues. Even when I had sudden questions for the guide, they kindly shared a lot of knowledge.

However, regarding lunch... I didn't have high expectations since it's typical for tours to include a stop at a souvenir shop, but I did forget about my husband's dish (a small omelet). It's not a big deal, and the souvenir shop likely makes a lot of them.

As a suggestion, it would be nice to have the option of a lunch course provided by the traditional souvenir shops, as well as a paid option for a famous Nara lunch. Since I finally visited the longed-for Nara, I would love to enjoy a delicious lunch. This was just a foodie’s opinion, but the sightseeing course was absolutely perfect.

効率よくかつ慌しくもなく、ゆっくり拝観できました。修学旅行の復活でかなりの生徒さん達。ガイドさんの機転が沢山の場面で発揮。遭遇しなくて済みました。ガイドさんに咄嗟の質問でも、丁寧にかなりの知識を教えて頂いた。
ただ昼食は・・ツアーでのお土産さんとの抱き合わせは、こんなものだなぁ〜と、期待はしていませんが夫の料理に（小さな卵焼き）忘れてましたよ。
大した事でもないし、お土産屋さんも大量に作るので・・

要望としては、従来のお土産物屋さんが提供してくれるランチコースと、追加料金ありの奈良の名物ランチが選べると良いな。
折角、憧れの奈良に行ったのだから美味しいランチ食べたいですね。
食いしん坊の意見でしたが、観光コースは大正解でした。

The destination is accessible by a local bus, but the frequency is limited, making it inefficient to get around. If it's crowded, you should be prepared to stand.

In that regard, a sightseeing bus allows you to travel efficiently without worries, and you are guaranteed a seat. Additionally, you can listen to the excellent explanations from the guide. They answered detailed questions accurately, allowing me to gain new knowledge.

I thought the cost performance was outstanding, as the price includes transportation, the guide fee, entrance fees, lunch, and tea.

All parts of the itinerary were enjoyable and educational. Personally, I appreciated the talk about tea knowledge from the head priest of Jiko-in.

行くところは路線バスも通っているところですが、本数も限られているので効率的に回れません。混んでいたら立つことも覚悟しないといけません。
その点、観光バスなら気にせず効率的に、しかも座席確定で連れて行ってくれます。
また、ガイドさんの秀逸な説明を聴けます。細かな質問も的確に答えていただき、新たな知識を得ることもできました。
移動代＋ガイドさん代＋入場料＋昼食代＋お茶代がセットでこの価格はコストパフォーマンスも抜群と思いました。

全ての行程が楽しく、勉強になりました。個人的には慈光院のご住職の茶の心得の講話が良かったです。

It was a wonderful day visiting the historic temples of Nara, such as Hōryū-ji, Chūgū-ji, Jikō-in, Yakushi-ji, and Tōshōdai-ji, at a leisurely pace. The bus guide and driver were both experienced and provided attentive service, for which I am grateful. Although I usually lack exercise, I walked over 15,000 steps for the first time in a while and was satisfied with the pleasant weather. Compared to Kyoto, there were fewer tourists, allowing for a more tranquil experience in this ancient capital.

法隆寺、中宮寺、慈光院、薬師寺、唐招提寺等の、歴史のある奈良の寺を、ゆったりと観光訪問でき、よい一日でした。バスガイドさん、運転手さんも、ベテランで、丁寧に接遇よく対応していただき、感謝しています。日頃は運動不足気味ですが、久々に１５０００歩以上を歩き、天候にも恵まれ満足しています。京都に比べ、観光客も少なく、落ち着いた古都の観光ができました。

The service attitude of the drivers and guides was very good. It's been a long time since my school trip to Nara, and I was satisfied to be able to carefully appreciate the Buddha statues and other sights. Thank you very much.

ドライバーさんやガイドさんの接客態度はとても良いものでした。
修学旅行以来の奈良ですが、じっくりと仏像などを観賞出来て満足です。
ありがとうございました。

I departed from Kintetsu Nara Station at 10:00. At Horyu-ji, Yakushi-ji, and Toshodai-ji, I recalled my history lessons from school. At Jiko-in, I enjoyed delicious tea sweets and matcha. The bus guide had deep and rich knowledge, making for a fun time. The balance of explanations and free observation time was just right, and the guidance was also polite. It felt like a school trip for middle-aged and older adults once again.

近鉄奈良駅を10:00に出発しました。法隆寺、薬師寺、唐招提寺では学校の歴史の授業を思い出しました。慈光院ではお茶菓子と抹茶を美味しく頂きました。バスガイドさんの知識が深く豊富で楽しい時間でした。説明と自由参観の時間配分が程よく、案内、誘導も丁寧でした。中高年の再びの修学旅行？のようでした。

I don't think I could have explored everything on my own, but the guide's thorough explanations during the temple tour, along with the talk from the head priest of Jiko-in and the tea hospitality, made for wonderful memories of my trip to Nara. It was a thoroughly satisfying day.

個人で回りきれないと思いますがガイドさんの丁寧な説明でのお寺巡りと慈光院の住職のお話とお茶のもてなしも奈良の旅の思い出になり充分に満足のいく1日でした。

Due to the course setting, it may be unavoidable, but Hōryū-ji was detailed, while Yakushi-ji and Tōshōdaiji felt a bit rushed. The second half was somewhat unsatisfactory. I wished we had more time for Yakushi-ji and Tōshōdaiji by starting earlier.

コ-ス設定上、止むを得ないかもしれないが、法隆寺は詳しく、薬師寺と唐招提寺はやや急ぎ気味だった。後半はやや消化不良気味に。出発を早め薬師寺と唐招提寺はもう少し時間が欲しかった。

I thought it would be cold during my trip in February, but the weather was nice and warm. With fewer tourists in February, I felt it was the perfect season to experience the charm of the old capital, Nara.

冬の2月の旅寒いかと思いましたが、天候が良く暖かかったです。2月は観光客が少なく、古き良き奈良の都を感じるのに最適なシーズンかなとも思いました。

The bus was clean. It was a pity there was no USB power. The bus guide was very easy to listen to. There was an umbrella rental service. I was able to check in my suitcase.

バスが綺麗だった。USB電源がなかったのは残念。バスガイドさんは、とても聴きやすかった。傘貸出サービスがあった。スーツケースを預けられた。

It was very educational to revisit the birthplace of Japanese Buddhism. In particular, it was great to be able to take my time and see everything at Hōryū-ji.

日本仏教の始りのの地を改めて訪れ大変勉強になりました。
特に法隆寺は全てをゆっくり見ることが出来良かったです。

It goes without saying, but I was impressed by how smoothly they spoke without looking at any notes. The driver also greeted us with a microphone before departure, and I could feel their spirit of hospitality.

当たり前のことですが、一切カンペを見ることなく、澱みなく話す姿に感服しました。ドライバーさんも出発前にマイクを持って挨拶してくださり、おもてなしの心を感じることができました。

I was more than satisfied beyond my expectations. The guide's wonderful explanations and efficient guidance, along with the driver's thoughtfulness and kindness, made me feel the warmth of the best qualities of Japanese people that I haven't seen recently. The course content was probably the best in Nara. I have become hooked on bus tours. Thank you very much.

想像以上に大満足しました。
ガイドさんの素晴らしい解説や無駄の無い誘導、運転手さんの心配りや親切な態度も最近では見られない日本人の良さを感じ暖かい気持ちになりました。コース内容も奈良最強ではないでしょうか。バスツアーにハマりました。ありがとうございました。

It was my first time visiting Nara in a while. The bus tour was indeed convenient. The guide was entertaining and knowledgeable, which helped me understand the history of each site. It was a bit cold, so I was happy to have warm udon for lunch. At Jiko-in, I enjoyed some rakugan and matcha while listening to the lively stories from the head priest, which was fun. Collecting goshuin is my hobby, and I was very grateful that the guide collected everyone's goshuin for us, so we didn't have to wait in line. I look forward to using this service again on my next visit to Nara.

久しぶりの奈良観光です。バスツアーはやはり、便利ですね。ガイドさんが面白く、知識も豊富で、各所の歴史が理解出来ました。少し寒かったので、お昼に温かいおうどんが出たのは嬉しかったです。慈光院では、落雁とお抹茶を頂きながら、ご住職の軽快なお話も聴くことが出来、楽しかったです。御朱印を集めるのが趣味ですが、ガイドさんが皆さんの御朱印を、まとめて受け取って下さり、並ぶこともなく大変有り難かったです。また次回も、奈良観光の際にはお世話になります。

In the first half, we walked quite a bit. The first visit to Hōryū-ji and Chūgū-ji involves continuous walking, so we were on our feet for about two hours. Those who are not confident in their legs and back might want to reconsider.

Instead of going back to the bus right away, we had lunch, and after filling our stomachs, we enjoyed matcha hospitality at Jikō-in. I wish it had been a little later.

Since we packed in a lot of national treasures and important cultural properties, it was disappointing that there were many places we couldn't visit within the time limit. Overall, it was great to efficiently see the important sites.

前半はかなり歩きました。ひとつ目の法隆寺と中宮寺は連続して歩きでの見学なので、2時間くらい歩きっぱなしです。足腰に自信のない方はやめた方が良いかもしれません。
そのままバスに戻らず、ランチを済ませ、お腹いっぱいのまま、慈光院で抹茶のおもてなしがあります。もう少しあとでしたら良かったと思います。
国宝や重要文化財をかなり詰め込んで見学なので、時間内に回らないところが多々あったのが残念でした。
全体的には重要なところを効率よく見られたので良かったです。

I participated with my daughter during the three-day weekend. In the morning, we visited Hōryū-ji, and in the afternoon, we went to Jikō-in, Yakushi-ji, and Tōshōdaiji. Hōryū-ji had many highlights. The lunch was also very generous. Jikō-in had a calm and serene atmosphere, and the matcha and wagashi were very delicious. Yakushi-ji and Tōshōdaiji were also wonderful. The weather was perfect, and thanks to the guide's thorough explanations and the driver's safe driving, it became a lovely memory. Considering the admission fees and lunch costs, this tour was a great value, so I definitely want to participate in the tour to Kitora Tomb as well!

　三連休に娘と参加しました。午前中は法隆寺，午後は慈光院，薬師寺，唐招提寺という行程でした。法隆寺は見どころがたくさん。昼食もボリュームたっぷり。慈光院はしっとりと落ちついた雰囲気で，お抹茶と落雁がとても美味しかったです。薬師寺や唐招提寺も素晴らしかったです。天気が最高だったことはもちろん，ガイドさんの丁寧な説明と運転手さんの安全運転で，素敵な思い出になりました。今回のツアーは拝観料や昼食代を考えるとコスパが良かったので，キトラ古墳に行くツアーにも是非参加したいです！

While it's possible to explore on your own, taking a sightseeing bus allows for a more efficient experience. Additionally, with a guide's explanations, you can view the buildings and statues from a different perspective. It was an enjoyable tour, filled with fun insider stories from a bright and knowledgeable guide. However, the pace was quite rushed. I would recommend departing at least two hours earlier, or at least one hour earlier, to have more time to appreciate each location.

個人でも回ることは可能ですが、観光バスでは効率よく回ることができます。
また、ガイドさんの説明付きなので建物や仏像をこれまでとは違った観点で見られます。明るく知識豊富なガイドさんから裏話的なことも聞けて楽しい観光でした。
ただ、かなり駆け足状態です。出発をできれば2時間、少なくとも１時間早めて各地をもっとじっくり拝観できればと思います。

I was able to efficiently visit tourist attractions a little away from Nara Station. It was very good. Lunch was also included, which was a great deal.

奈良駅から少し離れる観光名所を効率よく回れました。とても良かったです。お昼ごはんもついていてお得でした。

I chose this because I wanted to hear an explanation, and it wasn't too troublesome. It was great to visit many places, even some temples I didn't know about. What was disappointing was lunch; I was looking forward to the kamameshi restaurant, but it was different.

説明が聞きたくて、また面倒じゃないので選びました。たくさんまわれ、知らないお寺まで行け良かったです。がっかりしたのは、昼食、釜めし屋さんなので、楽しみにいていたら、違う。

Both the guide and the driver were kind. The tea at Jiko-in was excellent. My father was very happy to visit a place we wouldn't have encountered on a personal trip.

ガイドさんも運転手さんも親切。
慈光院でのお茶最高でした。個人での旅行では出会えない場所で父も大変喜んでいました。

The tour guide strictly adhered to the rules of wearing masks and keeping the front row of the bus empty, making it a safe tour to participate in. I am truly grateful to the guide for providing assistance in the heat. Additionally, there was consideration for participants by lending umbrellas, which made the experience comfortable.

Even though it was difficult to read all the brochures received at each destination, I was able to understand everything very well by listening to the guide's explanations and looking at the photos.

ツアーガイドはマスク着用、バス内の一列目は空けるという決まりをしっかり守り、安心して参加できるツアーです。ガイドさんは暑いなかご案内を頂き感謝しかありません。また、参加者には日傘を貸していただくという配慮もあり快適に参加できました。
各行き先でパンフレットを貰っても全てを読み込むのは難しく、ガイドさんの写真と説明を聞いて大変よく理解できました。

It was hot, but it was not crowded, so we could take our time to look around. The time management was also good. The guide's accurate recommendations and explanations allowed us to move efficiently.

暑かったけど、空いていてゆっくり見れました。時間配分も良かった。
ガイドさんの的確なオススメと解説がで効率よく廻れます。

In the scorching heat exceeding 35℃, the efficient course and detailed guide were excellent. I don't think I could have covered everything without the tour.

Thank you to the guide and the driver! I was able to create wonderful memories.

35℃を超える猛暑のなか、効率的なコースと詳しいガイド。ツアーでないと回りきれないと思います。

ガイドさん、運転手の方ありがとうございました!楽しい思い出がつくれました。

I was able to efficiently tour Hōryū-ji, Yakushi-ji, and Tōshōdai-ji while listening to the explanations. Without the explanations, I think I would have just felt indifferent and thought, "Oh, this is it." I'm glad I participated.

説明を聞きながら、法隆寺や薬師寺、唐招提寺を
効率よく観光できました。
説明がなかったら、何も感じず、ふーん、こんなもんかで終わってたと思います。
参加してよかったです。

This time, we had a one-day tour course in the heavy rain caused by the typhoon during this season. It was a bit tough for the elderly. However, thanks to the kind assistance of the guide and driver, as well as the friendly atmosphere among the fellow travelers, we were able to enjoy the day fully even in the heavy rain. It had been a long time since my last visit to Nara (maybe several decades?), and I made some wonderful memories. On the final return day, June 3rd, the Shinkansen stopped in the morning and resumed service in the afternoon with significant delays, making it a trip that was memorable in many ways.

Since this was a two-night, three-day course, there are still places I want to visit, and I am considering returning to enjoy Nara again. I would like to use the regular sightseeing bus during that visit as well.

いやはやこの時期の台風影響で大雨の中での1日周遊コース。年寄りにはやや厳しいコースでした。ただガイド・運転手さんの親切な応対や同乗した人々の和やかな雰囲気で大雨の中でも1日充分に楽しめました。奈良には久々（数十年ぶりかな？）の来訪でよい思い出ができました。最終の帰省日の6/3はam新幹線ストップpm運転再開も大幅遅延、色々な意味で思いで深い旅行でした。
今回は2泊3日コースでしたので行き残している場所もあるので改めて訪問し再び奈良を堪能したいと考えています。その際にも定期観光バスを利用したいと考えています。

Although it was Golden Week, it wasn't a public holiday, so it was relatively quiet. There were just the right amount of visitors. The tour course was well-structured, not too busy or too lengthy, just right. Fortunately, the weather was excellent.

There was also time for lunch, as well as tea and traditional sweets. The guide was very knowledgeable and a great speaker. Everything was wonderful.

GWとは言え旗日ではなかったから、比較的空いてました。程よく見学者が来てた、という感じ。見学コースは過不足ない筋立てで、忙しくなく冗長でもなく、丁度良かった。天気は最高だったのは幸いでした。
お昼も、お茶と和菓子の時間もありました。ガイドさんは凄く詳しくお話し上手でした。すべて良かったです。

My daughter loves Prince Shotoku, so it was our first time in Nara. We took an overnight bus from Shinjuku the night before. The wooden architecture was impressive! It was a continuous series of "Wow!" moments. The guide's explanations were easy to understand. The driver also spoke to us, which made us very satisfied.

娘が聖徳太子好きで初めての奈良でした。前日夜行バスで新宿から出発。木造建築の立派なこと！すごいなーの連続でした。ガイドさんの説明もわかりやすかったです。運転手さんも声をかけてくださり、満足でした。

This time, we spent 7 hours visiting the famous sites in Nara: Hōryū-ji, Chūgū-ji, Yakushi-ji, Jikō-in, and Tōshōdai-ji. The wonderful guidance from the bus guide and the attentiveness and service from the driver were exceptional. The weather was also favorable, and since there were few school trip students in mid-March, we were able to leisurely visit all the temples. At Jikō-in, we enjoyed a talk from the head priest along with tea and sweets, which made our Nara sightseeing experience satisfying, not just limited to the temples and Buddha statues. The weather was great, and the cherry blossoms were starting to bloom.

今回は、奈良の名所　法隆寺、中宮寺、薬師寺、
慈光院、唐招提寺を7時間かけて巡りました。
バスガイドさんの素晴らしいガイドと運転手さんの
気遣いとサービスが素晴らしく、天候にも恵まれ
3月中旬で修学旅行生も少なくゆったりと全ての
お寺巡りが出来ました。慈光院では住職のお話とお茶、お菓子も出されて　お寺と仏像だけではない奈良観光に
満足、天候にも恵まれ桜も咲きかけてきました。

The guide's explanations were very easy to understand, and they taught me many things I would have missed if I had explored on my own. The time allocation was just right for me. The driver was also kind and supportive. Thanks to both of them, I had a fun and fulfilling trip to Nara. Thank you very much.

ガイドさんの説明はとても分かりやすく、個人でまわっていたら見逃していただろうこともたくさん教えて頂きました。
時間配分も私にはちょうど良かったです。
ドライバーさんも優しくサポートして頂きました。お二人のおかげで楽しく充実した奈良旅となりました。ありがとうございました。