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At first, I was a bit worried because the guide was somewhat older, but once the tour started, he turned out to be the best guide. He had a wide range of knowledge about Yakushima's history, nature, and recent events, along with a great sense of humor, making the tour very fulfilling. Additionally, when other tour participants were damaging nature to take photos, he didn't hesitate to firmly caution them, showing how much he truly cares about Yakushima's natural environment.

少々お年を召したガイドさんだったので最初は少し不安に思ったが、ツアーが始まるとその方は最高のガイドさんだった。
屋久島に歴史のこと、自然のこと、最近のことまで幅広い知識とユーモアがあり、ツアーとても充実したものだった。また、他のツアー客が写真を撮るために自然を壊す行為をしてしまっている時には躊躇せずにしっかりと注意をし、屋久島の自然をとても大切にしているのが伝わってきた。

I used a regular sightseeing bus for the first time in Nara. It efficiently took us around the famous landmarks, and the air conditioning on the bus made for a comfortable sightseeing experience. The bus guide was very knowledgeable, providing detailed explanations from historical events to the latest information, which was very meaningful. I would like to use this service again, including other courses.

奈良で初めて定期観光バスを利用しました。
効率良く名所旧跡を回って貰え、バス内はエアコンも効いおり快適に観光できました。
バスガイドさんは、昔のことから最新の情報まで大変詳しく、また分かりやすく解説され、大変有意義でした。
他のコースも含めまた利用したいと思います。

At first, I was thinking of using a non-tour bus for sightseeing. However, as I researched bus stops and schedules, I started to feel a bit overwhelmed (getting older makes things feel more burdensome), so I decided to join a tour instead. Since I only needed to remember the meeting place and time for the bus, I didn't have to think about a lot of things and was able to leisurely enjoy the gassho-zukuri architecture and nature.

Additionally, the guide pointed out photo spots, and I was able to capture the gassho-zukuri houses with the fresh green mountains and blue sky in the background, along with the rice fields that had just finished planting.

最初はツアーでないバスを使って観光しようと思っていました。
でもバス停や時刻表など調べていて、ちょっと気が重くなってきて（歳を重ねて億劫になってきました）ツアーに参加することにしました。
バスの集合場所と時間だけ覚えておけばよいので、あれこれ考える必要がなく、ゆっくり合掌造りと自然を楽しめました。

そして、ガイドさんにフォトスポットを教えていただき、新緑の山と青空をバックに合掌造りと田植えが終わったばかりの水田が撮れました。

I participated in early February. On that day, unexpectedly, it snowed, and despite there being only the two of us as participants, they still operated the tour. Several roads were closed, and we couldn't go to places like Yakusugi Land. Even so, taking advantage of the small group size, we were able to visit photo spots where large buses couldn't stop, and whenever we spotted Yakushima deer and Yakushima macaques on the Western Forest Road, they would stop or slow down for us. They were very flexible and accommodating, which allowed us to enjoy the experience to the fullest!

The guide was skilled both in driving and storytelling, and their explanations were easy to understand. Since it was my first time in Yakushima, I learned a lot from them, and it was very educational.

2月上旬に参加しました。
その日はまさかの雪で、参加者も私たち2人だけだったにも関わらず運行して下さいました。
いくつかの道路が通行止めになり、屋久杉ランド等には行けませんでした。それでも少人数なのを活かして、大型バスでは駐停車できない写真スポットを周って下さったり、西部林道ではヤクジカとヤクザルを見つける度に停車や減速をして貰えたり、色々と臨機応変に対応して頂いたので存分に楽しめました！
ガイドさんは運転もお話もお上手で、解説も分かりやすかったです。初の屋久島だったので、沢山のことを教えて貰えてとても勉強になりました。

Tour guide Mr. Mike narration is good.
The trip itinerary slip with brief details was missing.

The service from the tour guide was amazing. I was impressed that they could speak English, Chinese, and Japanese. They handed out maps and provided detailed explanations on efficient routes and locations. They also answered questions, which made me feel at ease. I will participate again!

添乗員さんのサービスがすごい。
英語、中国語、日本語が話せて感心しました。
地図を配ってくれて、効率の良い回り方と、場所の説明も細かく教えてれました。質問にも答えてくれて安心しました。
また参加します！

A great plan that allows you to visit Takayama and Shirakawa-go in one day, which is difficult to do on your own. The guide was fluent in three languages, and there were no issues with the explanations in Japanese. They provided a course that was easy to navigate, and following their suggestions allowed us to manage our time perfectly. There seemed to be congestion on the road just before Shirakawa-go, but thanks to the driver's and guide's judgment to take an alternate route, we arrived smoothly. Although we got tired from walking around in the heat, we were able to take breaks in the air-conditioned bus during the transfers, which made it very comfortable for us.

個人ではなかなか移動が難しい、高山と白川郷を1日で周れるお得なプラン。
ガイドさんは３カ国語ペラペラで、日本語の説明も問題ありませんでした。
周りやすいコースも案内していただき、その通りに周ればちょうどいいくらいの時間でした。白川郷の手前で道路が混雑してたみたいなのですが、ドライバーさんとガイドさんの判断で別ルートに変更されたことでスムーズに到着できました。
また暑い中歩き回って疲れたのですが、移動中にクーラーの効いたバス内で休憩ができたので、身体もとても楽でした。

I found this tour while planning my trip to Kanazawa after many decades. The idea of being able to take a day trip to Shirakawa-go was exciting! Since my last visit was in the summer, I was thrilled to see the gassho-zukuri reflected in the rice fields! I quickly jumped at the opportunity and made a reservation.

The microbus stopped near the bus stop for the Shirakawa-go viewpoint, allowing us to fully enjoy the wonderful scenery of the town and the surrounding mountains. The tour guide pointed out great spots for sightseeing and photography, so I was able to capture beautiful shots of the gassho-zukuri reflected in the rice fields.

It was my first visit to Gokayama, and I was once again touched by the beauty of Japan's satoyama (rural landscape). The tour guide's information about Kanazawa was also very interesting (thank you!).

We arrived in Kanazawa just before 4 PM. I thought it was a perfect time for those taking the shinkansen to head home, but I personally wished for a bit more time to stay in each place.

ん十年ぶりの金沢旅行からのプラン考え中にこのツアーを見つけました。
白川郷に日帰りで行けるなんて！前回訪問は夏だったので水田に映る合掌作りが見れる！の案内に直ぐ飛びつき予約をしました。
白川郷展望台へのマイクロバス乗り場から近くにバスが停車、白川郷の街並みと山々の素晴らしい景色をぞんぶんに堪能できました。
添乗員さんが見学＆撮影ポイントを教えてくださったので水田に映る合掌作りもバッチリ撮影できました。
五箇山は初めての来訪。改めて日本の里山の素晴らしさに心和みました。
添乗員さんの金沢を含めた案内もとても興味深かったです。(ありがとうございます。)
金沢到着16時前。新幹線に乗って帰宅される方には丁度いい時間と思いましたが、私はそれぞれもう少し滞在時間が欲しかったです。

I took a solo trip to Yakushima at a turning point in my life. It was a place I had longed to visit someday… and it turned out to be the perfect spot for me at this moment. Considering the season, I was blessed with good weather and felt like I received a lot of energy from the great outdoors!!

Our tour group consisted of six women, and from the start, we successfully completed the mountain trekking without any of us retiring after 11 hours and 30 minutes. The sense of accomplishment I felt at the end was something I could only experience here. I think it was physically quite challenging for us 🤭.

I hope to visit Yakushima again someday!

人生の節目に屋久島ひとり旅をしました。
いつか行ってみたいと念願だった場所…
今の自分にピッタリの場所でした。
時季を考慮し天候にも恵まれて
大自然から沢山のパワーをもらえた
様な気がします！！
私達のツアーグループは女子６人でしたが
スタートから11時間30分
全員がリタイヤする事なく無事に
登山トレッキングに成功できました😭
終えた時の達成感はここでしか味わえない
ものでした。体力的にもギリギリだったの
ではないかと思います🤭
またいつの日か屋久島を訪ねたいです！

I'm in my late 50s and I don't consider hiking a hobby. A few years ago, I used to go to the gym once or twice a week, but I've stopped that recently and now I only walk a few times a month (about 5 kilometers). I like walking, so I thought it would be fine to participate, but 20 kilometers was indeed quite exhausting. I borrowed my mother's hiking boots (same size) from when she used to hike, but they were heavy! Are hiking boots really this heavy? Looking around, I noticed others had lighter, sneaker-like trekking shoes. Is there a difference between hiking boots and trekking shoes? Or have things changed in the last ten years? Because of these heavy boots, I found it hard to walk, my ankles hurt, and my feet became fatigued. On the way back, my legs were shaking and I lightly stumbled, but fortunately, I didn't suffer any serious damage. I think if it weren't for the guide, I would have struggled to pace myself and would have panicked in the second half. I believe the group was organized with age considerations in mind. We were lucky with the weather and didn't get rained on, which made for a very pleasant experience. I think it would have been much tougher if it had rained.

登山を趣味とはしていない50代後半です。数年前まではジムに週１，2回行ってましたが最近はやめてしまい、月数回程度ウォーキング（5キロ）する程度です。
歩くのは好きなので、まあ大丈夫かと思って参加しましたが、20キロはやはりかなり疲れました。靴は、以前、登山をしていた母親のもの（サイズは同じ）を借りたのですが、重い！！登山靴ってこんなに重いものなの？？周りの人を見てみるともっと軽そうなスニーカー風のトレッキングシューズ。登山靴とトレッキングシューズは違うのかな？それとも10年以上前と今とでは違うのか？！この靴のせいで重くて歩きにくくて足首が痛くなって足全体が疲労しました。帰りは足ガクガクで軽く転んでしまいましたが、大したダメージは受けずにすみました。ガイドさんがいなかったら、きっとペース配分ができずに後半焦ることなったのではと思います。グループ編成は年齢を考慮してくれていたと思います。天候には恵まれ雨に降られることなくとても気持ちよく過ごせました。雨が降っていたらもっと大変だっただろうなと思います。

I was able to enjoy sightseeing comfortably and happily with the explanations and guidance from the bus guide on the Yakuza Ru号. The day before, I had experienced the Jomon Sugi trekking tour, so I wanted to explore the island more widely the next day, and I was well taken care of. As I had hoped, I was able to do the sightseeing I envisioned.

During the bus ride, I was able to see many Yakuza monkeys and Yaku deer by the roadside, which I think was a benefit of traveling by bus.

The guide helped me with explanations on the bus and at the sightseeing spots, and I was able to get some great photos. Thanks to the driver, who prioritized safety, I enjoyed a pleasant drive. Once again, thank you very much.

やくざる号でバスガイドさんの説明・案内のもと気楽に楽しく観光することができました～前日、縄文杉トレッキングツアーを経験だったので、その次の日は、島内を広く観光できればと思い、お世話になったのですが、思っていた通りの観光を行うことができました～
※バスで移動中に道端等でヤクザル、ヤクジカを多数見ることができたのは、バスでの移動の賜物たと思います。

ガイドさんにはバス内、観光地での説明と合わせて、写真撮影でもお世話になり、いい写真をゲッツできました～
また、安全第一の運転手さんのおかけ様で、気持ちのよいドライブを満喫できました～あらためて、ありがとうございました。

Despite trekking for 10.5 hours in the rain, I had the best experience thanks to our guide and my companions (five of us in total). Here are the highlights:

- I was able to leave the arrangements for access to the trailhead and the lunch boxes for breakfast and lunch to them.
- With many other trekkers around, the guide's support (managing pace, rest spots, sharing with other groups, taking photos, and providing explanations at key points) allowed us to trek safely and comfortably.

Once again, thank you very much.

ずんやり雨の中、往復１０．５時間のトレッキングでしたが、ガイドさんと同伴者（私を含めて５名）のおかげ様で最高の経験をできました。
以下よかった点になります
・登山口までのアクセス、朝昼の弁当の手配などおまかせでいけました
・他トレッキング者が多数の中、ガイドさんのサポート（ペース配分、休憩場所、他グループ等との譲り合い、写真撮影、要所要所での説明）のもと、安全に、気持ちよくトレッキングすることができました。
あらためて、ありがとうございました。

This is a place I want to visit at least once in my lifetime, so I practiced in advance and went there with excitement. However, the guide was really strict. They were focused on getting us back before the bus time and insisted we hurry up to have lunch because it looked like it might rain. They took pictures at certain points, but we were rushed, and people weren't even ready in the photos. The guide kept saying how things should be done and that this kind of guiding isn't good. They mentioned that for someone like me, it was just a hike, but it could be dangerous for amateurs who come unprepared. Because of this, we couldn't fully enjoy the experience and had to return quite early, resulting in a long wait for the bus. I wanted to enjoy it more.

一生に一度は訪れたい場所で楽しみに事前に練習して行きました。ところがガイドさんがほんとスパルタでした。帰りのバス時間前に戻る、雨が降りそうだから早く登ってランチする事に全意識されてました。ポイントで写真撮ってくれますが急かされ人物も準備出来てないまま写っています。ガイドはこうあるべきだ、こんなガイドは良く無い、これは自分にはただのハイキングだが素人が何も準備せず来るから危険と言う話が多く、しっかり見れずかなり早く戻ってかなりバス待ちました。もっと楽しみたかった。

I went on the Jomon Sugi trekking, which I had been worried about for years due to my age and lack of confidence in my leg strength. Honestly, it was tough, but I managed to complete the trek without causing any inconvenience to the others in my group. The weather was perfect, making it the best trekking experience. Thank you to our guide!

年齢的なことと脚力に自信が無くて長年悩み続けていた縄文杉トレッキングに行ってきました。正直キツかったのですが、なんとか同じグループの方々にご迷惑をかけることなく完歩できました。天候に恵まれ最高のトレッキングでした。ガイドさんありがとうございました。

On the first day, I was able to get a general understanding of Yakushima, which helped with the next tour. The flying fish tempura for lunch was also delicious. It was great that all the places I wanted to see were covered.

まず1日目に、利用したので、屋久島の大まかなところを知ることができ、次のツアーに役立ちました。
昼食のトビウオの姿揚げも美味しかったです。
見たいところが網羅されていてとてもよかったです。

It was raining from the start, so I couldn't really enjoy the scenery around me at a leisurely pace. However, trekking while witnessing the untouched nature and the vitality of the plants significantly eased my fatigue and the passage of time. When I finally reached the Yakusugi, I was truly moved! Perhaps the sense of accomplishment from walking for five hours in the rain contributed to that feeling.

Additionally, the guide shared interesting stories about Yakushima's history and the cedar trees at key points, which was very educational.

However, the age demographic of the group was quite high, and the guide made many negative comments from the beginning, suggesting that if anyone felt it was too difficult, they could turn back or that they weren't adequately prepared. This left me feeling disappointed.

I wonder if it's fair to judge seniors solely based on their age, especially since many of them are quite fit these days. In the end, everyone returned safely and in good spirits, which made the guide happy as well, so that was a relief!

最初から雨だったこともあり、あまり周りの景色をゆっくり楽しむ事ができなかったですが、手付かずの自然、植物の生命力を目の当たりに感じながらのトレッキングは疲れや時間をずいぶん軽減してくれたと思います。やっと辿り着いた屋久杉には、感動でした！雨の中、5時間歩いた達成感もあったのかもです。
またガイドさんが要所要所で屋久島の歴史や杉についてお話ししてくださって、勉強になりました。
ただ、グループの年齢層が高かったので、ガイドさんが最初から、無理そうなら帰ってもらう、準備が足らない、などのネガティブな発言が多く、残念な気持ちになりました。
最近のシニアは皆さん鍛えていらっしゃるし年齢だけで判断されるのはどうかと？
結局みんな元気に帰って来れたので、ガイドさんも喜んでくださったので、良かったです！

I had experience climbing Mount Fuji, but the trolley path was unexpectedly tough and took a toll on my legs... However, I was glad to see Jomon Sugi, and the guide explained various points along the way. I was also encouraged by the other participants in the tour, and somehow I managed to go and come back, which turned into a great memory.

富士登山経験もありましたが、トロッコ道が思いの外つらく、脚にきました...
でも縄文杉は見れて良かったし、ガイドさんがところとごろ説明をしてくれたり、同じツアーの方たちにも励まされながらなんとか行って帰って来ることもできて、良い思い出になりました。

I visited Hida Takayama and Shirakawa-go. I joined the tour mainly for Shirakawa-go, but I found Hida Takayama to be more enjoyable than I expected, so I'm glad I chose this tour. The long-awaited Shirakawa-go was a wonderful place! The scenery was beautiful, the buildings were educational, and I got to enjoy some delicious pudding. I was able to efficiently sightsee in just one day, so I would love to participate again.

飛騨高山と白川郷を巡りました。白川郷目当てで参加していたので、飛騨高山が予想よりも楽しくてこのツアーにして良かったと思いました。念願の白川郷はとても良いところでした！景色が美しく、建物は勉強になりましたし、美味しいプリンも食べられました。1日で効率良く観光できたので、また参加したいです。

I had wanted to see Jomon Sugi for a long time, but I never got the chance. Now that I’m 60, I thought if I missed this opportunity, I might never see it. The last 2.5 kilometers were tough, but I’m glad I was able to see Jomon Sugi.

以前から縄文杉を見に行きたいと思いながらなかなか行けず、60歳になってしまったのでこれを逃したら見られないと思い参加しました。最後の2.5キロは大変でしたが縄文杉を見る事ができて良かったです。

The guide's talk was interesting. They provided detailed information about the best photo spots and took great pictures that looked amazing. I really enjoyed it. Highly recommended!

ガイドさんのトークが面白かったです。
撮影ポイントを細かに教えてくれたり、映えする写真撮ってくれたり、非常に楽しめました。
オススメです。

The bus staff were kind and it was great 😊 I was healed by the scenery of Shirakawa-go and had a wonderful trip. Thank you!

バスの関係者の方が親切で良かったです😊
また白川郷の景観に癒されて良い旅ができました、ありがとうございます

I searched several places and found a good restaurant. I was able to eat in the best condition by grilling it myself. I was also satisfied with the soba that came as a set.

何軒か探して良い店を見つけました。自分で焼くのが一番良いコンディションで食べられました。蕎麦もセットで満足できました。

The tour guide explained everything very well. The bus ride was nice, but unfortunately, it rained almost all day due to circumstances beyond our control. I understand that it wasn't the travel agency's or the tour guide's fault, but it's hard to say it was the best tour ever because of that.

添乗員さんはとてもよく説明してくれました。バス中はよかったのですが、不可抗力の雨がほぼ終日降りまして残念でした。旅行社や添乗員さんの問題ではないのはわかっているのですが、最高のツアーでしたとはならないのも致し方ないかと。

This tour offers the best cost-performance for a one-day sightseeing trip, including hotel pick-up and lunch, making it better than renting a car! Especially on the way to the Seibu Forest Road and Yakusugi Land, there are extremely narrow roads where only one car can barely fit, so it's better to avoid it unless you're very confident in your driving skills. I was impressed by the driver's technique. The guide was also knowledgeable and a great speaker, so the day flew by!

1日観光で、ホテル送迎、昼付きなので、レンタカー借りるよりコスパ最高のツアーです！特に、西部林道やヤクスギランドに向かう道は、車一台がやっとの超狭い道あるので、よほど運転に自信のある人以外はやめたほうが良いです。ドライバーさんのテクニックには脱帽でした。ガイドさんも、知識豊富で話し上手な方でしたので、1日があっという間でした！

Despite being close to my sixtieth birthday, I pushed myself to participate. Thanks to the guide's appropriate pacing, I was able to enjoy and successfully complete the experience without any issues.

還暦間近の老齢に身体に鞭打っての参加
ガイドさんの適切なペース配分の元、楽しく無事に完遂できました。

Thanks! Great trip with great people & many impressions!

Thanks to the experience and knowledge of our veteran guide, all eight of us were able to see the Jomon Sugi and visit a secret location, and we returned safely! I am truly grateful! Thank you for all the wonderful memories!

ベテランガイドさんの経験や知識のお陰で８人全員が縄文杉を見て秘密の場所にも行けて無事に帰って来れました！
本当に感謝感謝です！
楽しい思い出をたくさんありがとうございました！

The moss-covered forest is certainly wonderful, but it was great to overlook the Yakushima mountains from Taiko Rock. The day before, I went to Jomon Sugi, but this hike wasn't too strenuous, and since the pace was slow, I had plenty of time to listen to the guide's stories, take breaks, and take photos.

苔むす森も十分素晴らしいのですが、太鼓岩から屋久島の山林を見渡せたのがよかったです。前日に縄文杉に行きましたが、こちらは歩行もそれほど辛くなく、ペースもゆっくりなのでガイドさんのお話を聞いたり、ゆっくり休憩したり、写真を撮る時間もたくさんあったりでよかったです。

The shuttle service to and from the accommodation and the option to order bento meals were very convenient for early morning departures. I didn't use it myself, but the rental equipment seemed well taken care of by the guide, even in the rain, so it looked easy to manage. The pace depends on the group members, but when I participated, I heard about some people who had to give up midway due to health issues and others who fell and broke bones. You should expect to spend around 10 hours, so I recommend going while you still have some energy!

宿との送迎、お弁当の注文などもできて早朝出発には便利でした。自分は使いませんでしたが、レンタルは雨に濡れてもガイドさんがケアしてくださっていたので楽そうでした。
ペースはグループのメンバーによりますが私が参加したときには体調不良で途中断念の方や転んで骨折した方など色々聞きましたし、10時間程度は見込む必要があるので、少しでも体力のあるうちに行っていただきたいです！

By taking the bus, you can efficiently visit the island's attractions, and since a veteran driver smoothly navigates the narrow roads that I would feel uneasy driving on myself, it was reassuring. I also enjoyed seeing many Japanese macaques and sika deer.

バスに乗って、島の名所をまわれるので
時間を有効的に使えるし、
自分では運転が不安な狭い道もベテランドライバーさんがすいすい進んでくれるので安心でした。
ヤクザルやヤクシカもたくさん見られて楽しかったです。