All Reviews for Museums and Learning

I had a great time being driven around while listening to the taxi driver's slightly accented stories. It was a hot day, and there were many places I definitely wouldn't have visited if I hadn't signed up for this tour. Even the simple landscapes, which aren't tourist attractions, are very interesting and meaningful because of their connection to the Tales of Tono. It became a wonderful memory.

タクシーの運転手さんの少し訛りのあるお話を聞きながら、車であちこち連れて行ってもらってとても楽しかったです。暑い日でしたので、このツアーに申し込んでいなかったら絶対行かなかったところがたくさんありました。
観光地化されていないただの風景でも、遠野物語の背景があることで、とても趣深くおもしろいです。
良い思い出になりました。

I went with a friend's family who has a 4-year-old girl. Since the aquarium is close to the city, we planned to spend only about 2 hours there, comparing it to the Churaumi Aquarium. However, the 4-year-old girl was having so much fun that we ended up staying for nearly 4 hours.

４歳の女の子がいる友人家族の同伴で行きました。　市街地に近い水族館の為、「美ら海水族館」と比較して所要時間が短く２時間で十分だと予定していましたが、４歳の女の子が凄く楽しんでいて４時間近く要しました。

Thanks to the small group size, we were able to enjoy sightseeing smoothly at each location. Initially, we only planned to visit the Kitora Tomb museum, but it coincided with a rare public viewing period. Since we had some extra time, our guide kindly inquired about any available slots for the reservation-only viewing, and fortunately, we were able to see the actual "Suzaku."

The guide also recommended a video being shown in the museum and adjusted our meeting time to match its ending. They provided detailed explanations at other sightseeing spots as well, adapting flexibly to our needs, which made for a very fulfilling experience and left us extremely satisfied.

Additionally, during the bus ride back, we were informed about good viewing spots near Nara Station and that the five-story pagoda of Kofuku-ji would not be visible for a while. Since we had returned to Nara early, we decided to make a quick stop at Kofuku-ji. Such valuable information is something we wouldn't have known if we were exploring on our own, and it was very helpful. I would love to participate in another tour with a different course.

たまたま少人数だったおかげもあり、各場所でスムーズに観光が出来ました。
当初、キトラ古墳は資料館のみの見学予定でしたが、貴重な一般公開の時期と重なりました。
時間に余裕があったことから、ガイドさんが予約制の見学枠に空きがないかを聞いてくれて、幸運なことに「朱雀」の実物を見ることが出来ました。
また資料館内で公開されている映像もオススメしてくれて、その終映時間に合わせた集合時間に変更していただいたり、他の見学地でも詳しい説明をしていただいたりと、臨機応変に対応していただき、とても充実した内容で大満足でした。
また、奈良駅付近の見ると良い場所や興福寺の五重塔がしばらく見られなくなるという情報を帰りのバスの中で教えていただき、早く奈良に戻ってきたこともあり、急遽興福寺に寄ることにしました。
そういう有益な情報などは個人で回っていただけではわからないこともあり、とても為になりました。
また別コースのツアーにも参加してみたいです。

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。

I had the Sky Tree Observation Deck + Observation Corridor set ticket, but when I arrived at the Observation Deck, it was completely white outside (~_~;) It was raining, so I couldn't see anything (tears). I gave up and went to the Observation Corridor, and gradually it cleared up, so I was able to see something ☺︎. This really depends on the weather, doesn't it? ^ ^

However, since I made a reservation here, I was able to enter smoothly, which was great! It was a weekday, but since it was summer vacation, it was quite crowded.

スカイツリー天望デッキ+天望回廊セット券でしたが…天望デッキに着くと外は真っ白(~_~;)
雨が降ってたので何も見えず（涙）
諦めて天望回廊に行ったらだんだんと晴れて来て何とか見えましたが☺︎
こればっかりはお天気次第ですね〜^ ^

でもこちらで予約したのでスムーズに入れてそこは⭕️です！
平日でしたが夏休みとゆう事で結構混んでましたね。

It was a view that I could gaze at for hours, showcasing the workings of the Earth and the power of nature. Also, thank you very much to the kind driver.

地球の営み、自然のパワー、何時間でも眺めていたい景色でした。
あと親切なドライバーさん、大変ありがとうございました。

I live within a day trip distance, but since I have kids (4 years old and 1 year old) and it was a holiday, we decided to stay overnight and made a reservation for 8 AM. Instead of the voucher on my page, a QR code voucher sent via email (standard for smartphones) is required. I accidentally only displayed the Veltra voucher on my screen, so I ended up frantically searching for the email at the entrance, which caused some inconvenience...!

This was my second time at the Tokyo Skytree, and since we went early in the morning, it was not crowded, allowing us to enjoy it leisurely.

It was our first time at the Sumida Aquarium for both me and my kids. They love penguins, so they were very happy. It started to get crowded around lunchtime, so we left after having lunch. The penguin rice balls were delicious.

日帰り圏内在住ですが子連れ（4歳＋1歳）・祝日ということもあり前泊して朝8時の予約をしました。マイページのバウチャーではなく別にメールで送られるQRコード付きのバウチャー（スマホ標準）が必要です。私はうっかりベルトラバウチャーのみ画面表示していたので入場時にバタバタメールを探すことになってしまいご迷惑をおかけしてしまいました・・・！
スカイツリーは2回目でしたが、朝イチということもあり空いていてのんびり楽しむことができました。
すみだ水族館は親子共々初めて。子供たちはペンギンが大好きなのでとても喜んでいました。お昼頃から混みだしたのでお昼ご飯を食べてから出ました。
ペンギンおにぎり美味しかったです。

Since this is also the place where Kūkai attained enlightenment, I have always wanted to visit at least once. Naturally, I was delighted that my wish came true, but even more than that, I was deeply moved by the scenery around the cape. Additionally, the stories shared by the taxi driver from T Taxi, who took on the role of tour conductor, were truly wonderful, and I feel like I had a great trip after a long time.

空海が悟りを開いた地でもあることから、一度は訪ねてみたいとずっと思っていました。思いが叶えられたのが嬉しかったのは当然ですが、それ以上に岬界隈の景観に胸を打たれました。また、ツアーコンダクターの役割を引き受けていただいたTタクシー・ドライバーの方のお話もとても素晴らしく、久しぶりに良い旅をさせていただいたと思っています。

Since it was a regular sightseeing bus guided by Nara Kotsu, I felt very safe using it.

I was able to take my time exploring the tourist spots, which was great. If you're going individually, I think joining this tour is a good option.

奈良交通が案内する定期観光バスなので、とても安心して利用ができました。

観光地もゆっくり見てまわれましたので、大変良かったです。
個人で行くのであれば、こちらのツアーに参加するのはありかと思います。

The day before, we participated as a group of six across three generations. The younger child wasn't feeling well, and when they became unwell during the trip, we were able to stop at a store to buy what we needed, and we took breaks multiple times, even visiting some unexpected places. I felt sorry for the driver, as we ended up finishing without having lunch, which must have been hard work for them. We were able to visit all the places we wanted, including Kumano Taisha, which the older child had hoped to see, as well as Nachi Falls and the Kumano Kodo, which the elderly wanted to visit, so I am satisfied. This was my first time using a taxi tour, and it was really helpful to have assistance with elderly and children, so I’m glad I signed up.

前日に続き、三世代６人で参加しました。
下の子供の体調が優れず、途中具合が悪くなった際も、必要なものも購入する店に寄って頂いたり、何度も休憩を入れてもらったり、予定外の場所にも行って頂きました。
昼食を取らずに終了になってしまい、運転手さんには重労働させてしまい申し訳なかったです。
上の子供が希望していた熊野大社や、高齢者が希望してしていた那智の滝や熊野古道など、行きたかった場所は一通り周ることが出来たので、満足してます。
初めてタクシーツアーを利用しましたが、高齢者や子供がいる場合は色々助かるので、申し込んで良かったです。

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。

Although it was a short time, they listened to my requests as much as possible, and I was able to visit the places I wanted to go. The story about the driver Abe's family home was very interesting, and I learned more about Tono. Unfortunately, I couldn't meet the kappa, but it was truly enjoyable. I will definitely come again. Thank you very much.

短い時間でしたが出来る限り要望を聞いてくださり、行きたいところを周ることができました。
運転手の阿部さんのご生家のお話も大変興味深く、より遠野を知ることができました。残念ながらカッパには会えませんでしたが、本当に楽しかったです。また必ず行きます。どうぞ宜しくお願いします。

The guide talked about the era around the Taika Reform the whole time, making the journey enjoyable. The Ishibutai Tumulus was impressive to see in person, especially the lower room that you can enter. The lunch set with persimmon sushi was delicious. The persimmon yokan for dessert was so good that I bought some as a souvenir. I was glad to have enough time to see the Asuka Daibutsu, which I wanted to see the most. It's definitely not something you can explore on your own, so I recommend the regular sightseeing bus.

ガイドさんがずっと大化の改新あたりの時代の話をしてくれて、移動中も楽しかった。
石舞台古墳は、実際に見たら、下の部屋があり、入れることに感動。
昼食も柿寿司のセットで美味しかった。デザートの柿羊羹が美味しかったので、お土産に買いました。
一番見たかった飛鳥大仏はしっかり見る時間があったので良かった。
とても個人では回れないので、定期観光バスはオススメです。

The driver was a nice person, and I had a lot of fun. In unfamiliar places, having a good sense of the area and a wonderful driver is essential. I want to go again.

運転手の方も良い方でとても楽しかったです。
やはり自分の慣れていない土地はやはり土地勘と運転手の方の素晴らしい人柄がないといけないもの。
また行きたいです

It was a short trip with my parents, who find walking a bit challenging, but there were flexible options available. At the red brick area, they waited right nearby, so even though it was a very brief time, we enjoyed it a lot.

歩くのが少し大変な両親を伴っての小旅行でしたが　ある程度の柔軟な選択肢があり　赤レンガでは　すぐそばまで行って待っていてくれたから　とても短い時間でしたが楽しめました

Hase-dera and Muro-ji are located in places that are difficult to access by public transportation, so I was glad to have been taken there. However, there was a mention from the driver early in the morning that Ryūken Shrine was on the schedule, but time-wise it would be tight. Since it was a weekday and not particularly crowded, and given that it was mentioned early in the morning, I thought it might be better not to include it in the schedule if it was already going to be tight on time. We wanted to visit Hase-dera and Muro-ji, so I thought, well, if we can't go, then it can't be helped. As a guide, I have used taxi tours several times for sightseeing in Kyoto, but perhaps the experience level is different. I think it's better not to have too many expectations.

長谷寺や室生寺は、公共交通機関では行きにくい場所にあるので、連れて行って頂いて良かったです。ただ、龍穴神社がスケジュールに入ってますが、時間的には厳しいと朝イチで運転手さんから話しがありました。平日で特に混んでも無いし、朝一の説明でしたので、元々時間的に厳しいのであれば、スケジュールには入れない方が良いのでは？と思いました。我々は長谷寺と室生寺に行きたかったので、まあ行けないのなら、行かなくてもしかたないかな？と思いましたが。ガイドとしては、京都観光でもタクシー観光を何度か使用しましたが、踏んでる場数が違うのでしょう。あまり期待はしないほうが良いかと思います。

I found it very difficult to navigate public transportation, so I decided to book this service. In the end, I was extremely satisfied.
I arrived at Kagoshima Airport in the afternoon, and from there, I was picked up and guided. The driver was very kind, and I had a fulfilling time.

Positive points:
- I was able to efficiently sightsee in a short amount of time.
- I was guided to places beyond the set course, such as Karekawa Station (I believe this varies by driver).
- I received explanations at each location, which helped me learn things I might not have noticed on my own.
- The driver took photos for us at various spots, which was appreciated since we didn't have to ask other tourists to take our pictures.

公共交通機関ではとても回るのが難しそうだったため申し込みしました。結果的に大満足です。
午後に鹿児島空港に到着し、そこから乗車し案内いただきました。ドライバーの方が非常に良い方で、充実した時間を過ごせました。

良い点
・短時間で効率よく観光できました
・決められたコース以外にも案内いただいた
　⇒嘉例川駅など(ドライバーの方によって変わるのだと思います)
・各地で説明いただきました
　⇒自分たちでは気付けなかったであろうことも知ることができた
・各地で写真を撮っていただきました
　⇒他の観光客の方に頼まなくても撮って貰えて有難かった

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。

Thank you for your assistance.

It was a half-day tour in the afternoon, and since the purpose was to appreciate the Buddha statues at Kofuku-ji, it was good. It rained the whole time, but I was satisfied.

It was a pity that I couldn't see the view from the top of Wakakusa Mountain due to the rain and strong winds.

Thank you very much.

お世話になっております。

午後からの半日ツアーだったが、興福寺の仏像鑑賞が目的だったので、
良かったです。
ずっと雨だったけど、満足でした。

最後の若草山頂上からの、景観は雨と強風で見れなかったのは
残念でした。

ありがとうございました。

Thank you for your assistance.

This was my second trip to the Asuka area, and the detailed explanations from the guide were very good.

The lunch at Kaki Sushi was also delicious.

Thank you very much.

お世話になっております。

今回2度目の飛鳥方面の観光でしたが、ガイドさんの細やかな説明で
大変良かったです。

昼食も柿寿司で美味しかった。

ありがとうございました。

I originally planned to go up the Tokyo Skytree on the optional tour, which also included a visit to the aquarium. The aquarium wasn't too large, making it just right after going up the Skytree. I was healed by seeing various fish. The garden eels are quite long!

オプショナルツアーで元々スカイツリーに
上る予定で、水族館もセットになっていました。
館内は広すぎることもなく、スカイツリーに登った後には丁度良かったです
いろんな魚を見て癒されました
チンアナゴ長いですねぇ

It was very good. It's a small aquarium where even small children can have fun. The view of the Skytree is also very beautiful!

とてもよかったです。小さな水族館で小さな子供でも楽しく過ごせます。スカイツリーの景色もとても綺麗です！

I was able to enjoy my time while considering my mother, who has weak legs, so we didn't have to walk too much. I appreciated the quick response to our request for souvenirs. The weather was nice, and the roses were in full bloom, which made me walk more than usual since I love flowers. It became a wonderful memory.

足の弱い母に合わせ、あまり歩かなくても楽しめるように配慮してもらい、楽しく過ごせました。お土産が買いたいという要望にも、すぐ対応していただき助かりました。
天気も良く薔薇が満開で、花の好きなこともあり、いつもよりたくさん歩いていました。
良い思い出になりました。

The grandeur of the Kitora Tomb and the Asuka village can be enjoyed thoroughly by bus, and I was moved by the birthplace of Prince Shotoku. The richly blessed natural surroundings of the village provide a landscape that is more than enough to imagine life in the past.

キトラ古墳のゴウジャスさ明日香集落もバスで十分楽しめ聖徳太子の生誕の地に感動出来ました。自然に恵まれた豊かな集落は昔の生活が想像するのには十分な風景です。

Thank you to our kind private taxi driver for teaching us so much. It was a wonderful trip! We look forward to seeing you again next year.

今回の貸切タクシー運転手さんは優しくて色々教えていただきありがとうございますとてもいい旅でした♪
また今度来年もよろしくお願いします‍♀️

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。

In the morning, I was disappointed because it was raining, but I'm glad it gradually stopped. I also learned a lot from the explanations about the various sights visible from the car window. Thank you very much.

朝、雨が降っていたので残念に思っていましたが、徐々に止んできてよかったです。色々と車窓から見える所の説明もしていただいたので勉強になりました。ありがとうございました。

The tickets from Veltra were very convenient as they could be used immediately after purchase.

The aquarium is located in a corner of the shopping mall. I can tell that a lot of effort has been put into it, but personally, I found it quite stressful.

What was particularly disappointing was the almost complete lack of explanations for the exhibits. I think it would be fine for those who can enjoy the atmosphere, but I was left feeling frustrated not knowing the names of the displayed fish or where they typically live. The app that I had downloaded in advance, which was supposed to be my lifeline, was also unusable due to issues with the Android version... There was a sign saying, "For any questions, please ask a nearby staff member," but I had so many questions.

The animals in an environment without sunlight reminded me of the sadness I felt at Oby Yokohama.

In the touch area with the fish, you can touch fish and starfish. Everyone was aiming for the big sharks, so the sharks resisted fiercely even when you just tried to touch them a little. I started to worry about how stress management was being handled, as there were few places for them to escape.

ベルトラのチケットは、購入後すぐに使えてとても便利でした。

ショッピングモールの一角にある水族館。様々な工夫をこらしているのはわかるのですが、個人的には結構ストレスがたまりました。

特に残念だったのは、展示物の説明が現地にほぼないこと。雰囲気で楽しめる人は問題ないと思いますが、展示されてる魚は何という名前なのか、本来どんな場所にいるのか、全然わからずモヤモヤしました。あらかじめダウンロードして行った頼みの綱であるはずのアプリも、Android版は不都合が出ているとのことで使えず…。「ご不明点、ご質問はお近くのスタッフに」と貼紙がありますが、ご不明点だらけでした。

陽の光が当たらない環境にいる動物たち。オービィ横浜でも感じた切なさを思い出しました。

魚とのふれあいコーナーでは、魚やヒトデなどに触ることができます。みんなが大物のサメを狙うので、サメはちょっと触ろうとするだけで激しく抵抗。逃げ場も少なく、ストレス対策とかどうなっているんだろうと心配になりました。