All Reviews for 2026 Japan Cherry Blossom Tours

We participated as a family of six. There were many international visitors, and we were the only Japanese. There were two guides; the male guide was with the Japan and America group in the front row, while the female guide was with the Korea group in the back row. We acted according to our groups. Our guide provided explanations in both Japanese and English, which was very helpful. She was very kind and took many photos for us. We were able to visit four places in one day, which was very meaningful. Everything was wonderful, but personally, I thought Kiyomizu-dera and the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove were the best. We were able to have a family trip full of memories. I am grateful to our guide and the driver.

家族６人で参加しました。海外の方が多く、日本人は私たちだけでした。ガイドさんが2人おり、バスの前列は日本、アメリカグループで男性ガイドさん、後列は韓国グループで女性のガイドさんでした。グループごとで行動しました。私たちのガイドさんは日本語と英語の両方で説明して下さったのでとても良かったです。とても親切で、たくさん写真も撮って下さいました。1日で4箇所も回れてとても有意義でした。全部素晴らしいですが、個人的には清水寺と嵐山の竹林が最高でした。思い出いっぱいの家族旅行を過ごすことができました。ガイドさんと運転手さんに感謝です。

There were moments when our child was noisy, but everyone on board kindly watched over us, which was very helpful. The staff also greeted us with smiles, which was wonderful. We will definitely use this service again. Thank you very much.

自分たちの子供が騒ぐ場面もありましたが同乗の皆様も暖かく見守っていて助かりました。スタッフの皆様も笑顔で接していただいてとても良かった　　また利用させて頂きます。
ありがとうございました。

I was able to visit four places in one day, which was very meaningful. Also, the lunch was very delicious, and I was satisfied. Since I have been to Kyoto several times, I could somewhat understand, but because it was a guided tour on a sightseeing bus, I wished the explanations of the tourist spots were also in Japanese. The entire tour guide was in English. I would have liked it to be clearly stated that there would be no explanations of the tourist spots in Japanese.

1日で4ヵ所も見学できて大変有意義でした。また、昼食もとても美味しくて満足しました。
自分は何度も京都に来ているので、何とか理解できましたが、説書くの観光バスでの旅でしたから、観光地の説明は日本語でもしてほしかった。全て英語の観光案内でした。日本語の観光地説明はないと分かりやすく明記してほしかった。

The tour route is a place I visit every year for cherry blossom viewing, but the cherry blossom tour from the open-top bus was very enjoyable. The cherry blossoms were beautiful, but the historical background explained by the guide through their lively talk, along with the views of the Imperial Palace, Tokyo Skytree, and the cityscape, left a lasting impression on me. I had a wonderful time. Thank you, guide!

ツアーのコースは毎年花見散歩で巡っている所ですが、オープントップバスからの桜巡りはとても楽しかったです。
桜も美しかったですが、ガイドさんの軽快なトークで歴史的背景の説明を聴きながらの皇居、スカイツリーそして街並みの景色は心に残りました。
とても素敵な時間を過ごすことが出来ました。
ガイドさんありがとうございました♪♪

The timing and weather were absolutely perfect, allowing us to have a wonderful cherry blossom viewing experience. Since I was with my elderly parents, I think we enjoyed it more comfortably than if we had been in a crowded area.

Also, the guide was great at keeping us entertained. Their professionalism really shone through.

The difficulty in finding the meeting point and the confusion were a bit of a downside, which is why I deducted one star, but I believe the experience was more than sufficient for the price.

タイミングも、気候もとってもベストだったこともあり、素敵なお花見タイムを過ごせました。高齢の両親を連れていたので、人混みの中でお花見するより、快適に楽しめたと思います。
あと、ガイドさんが楽しませてくれるのが良いですね。プロの面白さです。

集合場所のわかりにくさ、混乱具合がちょっとマイナスポイントで星１つ減にしましたが、価格に対して充分すぎる内容だと思います。

Both the bus driver and the guide were very kind and accommodating. There were just under 40 tour participants, and our family of four was the only Japanese group. Some reviews mentioned that those who might have reservations about joining a tour with foreigners (from Korea and Taiwan) should consider it carefully, but we had no such concerns at all. The passengers were well-mannered, and everyone adhered to the meeting times. The driver was very considerate towards my elderly wife, who has limited mobility, and we are very grateful for that. Thank you very much.

バスの運転手さんもガイドさんからも親切な応対をしていただきました。40名弱のツアー客で日本人は私たち家族4名でした。外国の方（韓国、台湾）との一緒のツアーに抵抗がある人は考えたほうが良いとの感想が書かれていたが全くその心配はありませんでした。
乗客のマナーもよく集合時間も全員守っていました。
足が不自由な老妻に運転手さんからは色々心遣いを戴き感謝いたしております。
ありがとうございました。

I made a reservation to catch the cherry blossom season. The cherry blossoms along the river were just a step away, but I enjoyed it. It seemed a bit long for the kids 😅. The boatman's stories and skills were perfect👌.

桜の季節を狙って予約しました。川沿いの桜はあと一歩でしたが、楽しめました。子供達には少し長かった😅ようですが。
船頭さんのお話も技術もバッチリ👌でした。

As soon as we arrived, we walked to the observation deck and had a panoramic view of the town. The entire town looks like a miniature garden, just like in the pictures. Time flows slowly here. The guide was also kind, and we had a great time with some jokes mixed in. We created a wonderful memory to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary.

着いてすぐに展望台まで歩き、町を一望。画像でよく見る町全体が箱庭のようです。
時間がゆっくり流れます。
ガイドさんも親切で、ジョークを交えながら楽しく過ごすことができました。
結婚40年の記念にいい思い出が一つ増えました。

Since I was traveling with my mother, who has some difficulty walking, we decided to join a bus tour this time. The bus guide was very attentive and kind, which made for a wonderful travel experience. I'm glad we were able to visit various places.

足が少し不自由な母との2人旅だったので、今回バスツアーに参加しました。
バスガイドさんがとても気にかけて親切にしてくださったこともあり、楽しい旅行の思い出となりました。
色々と巡れて良かったです。

On November 25th, I visited during the peak of the autumn leaves. The boatman's storytelling was so entertaining that it created a fun atmosphere filled with laughter throughout the trip. Since it was late November, by the time we arrived in Arashiyama, I was completely chilled, but I was able to warm up both my heart and body with some hot sake from the onboard shop. I highly recommend visiting during the autumn foliage season.

１１月２５日、紅葉真っただ中に行きました。とにかく、船頭さんの語り口調がおもしろく、終始笑いが途切れない楽しい空間を作ってくださっていました。
１１月後半ということもあり、嵐山につく頃には体も冷え切っていたのですが、船上の売店で熱燗をいただき、心も体もあたたまることができました。紅葉シーズンがおすすめです。

Although it was before full bloom, we were blessed with good weather and were able to comfortably visit the famous cherry blossom spots. It was refreshing to view the city from a high vantage point, and the guide's stories were interesting, making for an enjoyable hanami experience.

満開前でしたが、天候に恵まれ、快適に桜の名所巡りができました。
高い視点から街を眺めるのも新鮮で、ガイドさんの話も面白く、楽しく花見ができました。

It was a tour for foreigners. The guide's English was easy to understand, and he explained Japan from a foreigner's perspective, which was educational for me as a Japanese person. It also helped me with my English pronunciation! We arrived safely at our final destination, Nara Park, but it was a pity that we couldn't make it in time for the closing hours of the Great Buddha at Todai-ji. The bus tour was convenient and enjoyable.

外国人向けのツアーでした。
ガイドさんの英語はわかりやすく外国人の視点で日本の説明をしていたので日本人として勉強になったし、わかりやすい発音で英語の勉強にもなった！最終目的地の奈良公園には無事に着いたけど東大寺の大仏の閉園時間に間に合わなかったのが残念だった。バスツアーは楽でよかった。

Compared to other companies' open-top buses, the brown glass windows create a sense of poor visibility (perhaps due to UV protection?), making it particularly not recommended to ride after it gets dark. Unfortunately, there are hardly any illuminated spots, so you need to strain your eyes to see the cherry blossoms.

While I enjoyed the pleasant drive with a gentle breeze (though this depends on the weather and seating), the cherry blossom viewing was disappointing. There is only one location where it becomes a tunnel of cherry blossoms (the total passing time is only about ten seconds), so it felt like the open-top experience didn't have much meaning.

I appreciate the effort of the guide in trying to make it exciting, but I won't be returning.

他社のオープントップのバスに比べると、ガラス窓がブラウン系のため（UVカットなのかしら⁈）視界不良感が否めず、薄暗くなってからの乗車は特にお勧めできません。（残念ながら、ライトアップされている箇所がほとんどないので、目を凝らさないと桜が見えないレベル）
そよ風が気持ちいいドライブは楽しめたけれど（但し、天候と座席によりけり）肝心のお花見は期待外れ。
桜のトンネルとなっている場所は１か所なので（通過時間はトータルで十数秒程度）、オープントップの意味があまりないように感じました。
ガイドのお姉さんが一生懸命盛り上げてくれたので感謝していますが、リピはなしです。

It was very crowded on Sunday, March 30, but the tour definitely takes you to your destination! You won't have any trouble with lunch! You can enjoy it efficiently. On the bus, the tour guide Maria provided thorough explanations, and at the end in Arashiyama, she guided those who wanted to the "Bamboo Grove." The driver was also very friendly. It was a fulfilling tour, and I had a great time!

3/30日曜日でとても混んでいたのですが
ツアーは確実に目的地に行ける！
ランチも困らない！
効率よく満喫できます。
車内では添乗員のマリアさんが丁寧に説明してくださり最後の嵐山では希望者を「竹の小径」まで案内してくださいました。
ドライバーの方も笑顔で対応してくださいました。
充実したツアーでとても楽しかったです！

I would like the cruise on this open-roofed boat to be canceled in case of rain. The weather forecast had indicated "rain" and "a drop in temperature" since the day before. It was the worst to be on the boat in the rain.

こういう屋根のない船のクルーズの時は、雨天中止にしてもらいたいです。
この日は前日から天気予報で「雨」で「気温も下がる」との事でしたので。
雨に降られながら船の上で、最悪でした。

The cherry blossoms still had many buds, and I think it would have been better to visit a little later, but being in touch with nature helped relieve my daily fatigue! The guide's explanations in both English and Japanese were easy to understand. Thank you!

桜はまだ蕾が多く、もう少し先が良かったと思いますが、自然に触れて日頃の疲れがとれました！ガイドさんの、英語と日本語の説明分かりやすかったです。ありがとうございました！

Each tourist spot had many foreign visitors. Even so, I thought the guide had a tough job managing the schedule. Next time, I would like to avoid the high season.

各観光地は、外国の方が多かった。
それでもスケジュールをこなし、ガイドさんは大変だと思いました。
今度はハイシーズンを避けて行きたいと思いました。

I participated alone, but in Shirakawa-go, I had plenty of free time to climb the observation deck and enjoy food walking. The Hida beef steak I had for lunch was delicious. In Takayama, there were various shops, and it was very enjoyable, but I didn't have time to relax in any café.

ひとりで参加しましたが、白川郷では、展望台に登ったり、食べ歩きをしたり、十分な自由時間でした。
お昼に食べた飛騨牛ステーキが美味しかったです。
飛騨高山では、色んなお店がありとても楽しかったですが、どこかのカフェに入ってゆっくりするような時間はなかったです。

I was able to see cherry blossoms in various places in a short amount of time. It was wonderful to bask in the sunlight and spring breeze. Also, the guide's announcements lifted our spirits and created a fun atmosphere.

短い時間でおやすくあちこちの桜をみることができました
お日様と春風を浴びて最高でした
また、ガイドさんのアナウンスも気分を盛り上げて楽しく雰囲気も良かったです

There were many foreign participants.
I was able to enjoy sightseeing in both Shirakawa-go and Gokayama, and there was plenty of time for sightseeing at both places. The food was also delicious.
I was quite worried about getting car sick, but the road we took in winter (the one that is not White Road) was not winding, so I didn't get sick.

外国人参加者の方が多かったです。
白川郷も五箇山も観光でき、どちらも観光時間がたっぷりあったので満喫できました。ご飯もおいしかったです。
かなり車酔いがひどいので心配でしたが、冬に通る道（ホワイトロードではない方）はクネクネしていなかったので酔いませんでした。

I was a bit anxious before participating in the tour to Kyoto and Nara because it was only available in English, and I don't speak English very well. However, the guide was kind and helpful, which made the experience very enjoyable. I'm glad I signed up for it.

参加日の京都、奈良に行くツアーが、英語ツアーしかなく、そんなに英語が喋れたりもしないので、参加する前は少し不安でしたが、ガイドさんが優しく、親切に対応してくれた事もあり、大変楽しく参加する事が出来ました。申し込んで良かったと思っています。

I participated with my child. There were plenty of restrooms and souvenir shops in various places, so we were able to enjoy sightseeing without getting bored.

子供を連れて参加しました。各所にトイレもお土産屋もたくさんあったので飽きずに観光することができました。

I signed up for the tour just two days after the cherry blossoms began to bloom.

Thanks to the summer-like heat during the day, the cherry blossoms started blooming all at once. It was very cold during the night portion, so I recommend preparing for the cold. The open-top bus was very chilly.

ちょうどツアーの2日前にサクラの開花が始まりツアーに申し込みました。

日中は夏日でとても暑かったお陰か一気に桜が咲き始めました。
夜の部でとても寒かったので防寒対策をお勧めします。
オープントップバスはとても寒かったです。

It was supposed to be a cherry blossom viewing tour, but it was a bit early for the blossoms... However, I was able to enjoy the sightseeing thanks to the guide's lively talk and explanations. The bus operation was also smooth and went well. Thank you to the driver and the guide.

桜見の観光ということでしたが、桜にはちょっと早かった…
しかし、ガイドさんの軽快なトークと解説で楽しく観光できました。バスの運行もスムーズで順調でした。
運転手さん、ガイドさん、ありがとうございました。

I felt the charm of Japan's good old hometown. I participated in the tour in March, but I think the scenery in autumn and winter will be different and enjoyable, making it a place that should be visited at least once in a lifetime.

日本の古き良きふるさとを感じました。ツァーに参加したのは3月でしたが、秋や冬はまた違った景色が楽しめそうで、生涯一度は訪問すべき場所だと思います。

I was able to leisurely explore Shirakawa-go and Takayama. I received recommendations for places to visit, and since I wanted to avoid crowds, I went to those locations. It was such a luxurious experience; I almost had the places to myself and could take my time to enjoy them. Thank you! ♪

全体にゆったりと白川郷と飛騨高山を散策できました。
おすすめポイントを教えていただき、人混みを避けたかったのでその場所へ行きました。
なんと贅沢なことか、ほぼひとりじめ状態で、ゆっくり見学できました。
ありがとうございました♪

I was able to take my time and enjoy the tour. The guide provided thorough explanations in both English and Japanese, which was great. The lunch was delicious, and it was nice to feel the essence of Kyoto.

工程的にゆっくり回る事が出来た。
ガイドの方も英語と日本語で丁寧に説明され
良かった。
昼食が美味しく、京都を感じられて良かった。

I participated in a bus tour for the first time. It seemed to be a tour aimed at foreigners, and I was a bit nervous at first, but the guide provided information in both English and Japanese, even taking photos for us. I had a very enjoyable and fulfilling day.

初めてバスツアーに参加させて頂きました。外国人を対象とするツアーだったようで最初はドキドキでしたが　ガイドさんが英語と日本語両方で案内してくださり　写真まで撮ってくれてとても楽しい充実した1日を過ごす事が出来ました。

The bus runs through the amazing snow towards Shirakawa-go. I had a slight anxiety in my heart about whether we could return.

However, thanks to the wonderful driver's skills and the enjoyable guide's commentary, I was able to fully appreciate the snowy Shirakawa-go and the streets of Takayama.

I think of the efforts of those who are dedicated to preserving Shirakawa-go.

I felt grateful to have participated in this tour and to have had such a unique experience.

驚くような雪の中バスは白川郷へと走っていきます。心の中では戻ってこれるのかという一抹の不安もありました。

ところが、素晴らしいドライバーさんの運転と楽しいガイドさんの案内で雪の白川郷と高山の街並みを堪能させていただきました。

あの白川郷を大切に守っている方々のご苦労を思います。

なかなかできない体験をすることができ、このツアーに参加して良かったと思いました。

We gathered at Kanazawa Station at 8 AM, and the bus was mostly filled with foreign tourists. It was an older sightseeing bus, and there was no restroom.

Since we arrived early, there weren't many people around, and the snowy scenery was charming. After a while, it became crowded with foreign tourists, which surprised me.

As soon as we arrived, we had free time. I hurriedly walked to the farthest point while taking photos. I couldn't stroll around because of the time constraints, so personally, I wished I had a bit more time.

For lunch, we had a healthy course meal with plenty of wild vegetables at a restaurant with the tour group. The portion was small, but it was just right for me. The grilled meat on the magnolia leaf was very delicious.

When we arrived at the second location, Gokayama, the snow started to fall heavily. There were hardly any people here, and it was quiet and picturesque. I preferred this place more.

Finally, the cheerful smile of the bus guide, who provided explanations in both English and Japanese with some humor, was great. I was satisfied to be able to visit the snowy Shirakawa-go and Gokayama!

朝8時に金沢駅集合、バスはほぼ
外国の方で埋まってました。ちょっと古めの観光バス、トイレはありません。

現地に早く着いたので、あまり人もおらず雪景色が風情があった。少し経つと外国の観光客で溢れかえっていて、びっくりした。

着いてすぐフリータイム。急ぎ足であちこち写真撮りながら一番端っこまで歩く。時間がないのでブラブラはできず、個人的にはもう少し時間欲しかったかな。

ランチはツアーの人とレストランでヘルシーな山菜多めのコース料理。量は少なめだけど、私にはちょうど良い。朴葉焼のお肉がとてもおいしかった。

二箇所目の五箇山に着くと雪が本降り。こちらにはほとんど人がいなく静かで趣深い。こちらの方が好みであった。

最後にバスガイドさんの明るい笑顔で英語と日本語での笑いも交えながらの説明、良かったです。雪の白川郷、五箇山に行く事が出来て満足です！