All Reviews for 2026 Japan Cherry Blossom Tours

This tour included lunch and allowed for a three-hour stay in Shirakawa-go. Given the size of Shirakawa-go, a three-hour visit was just right, and if you don't have enough time to see everything, returning in a different season is also a good option (I actually had the same tour in the summer before).

このツアーは昼食付で白川郷に３時間いられるツアーだった。白川郷の広さからして3時間滞在はちょうどよかったし、もし見るのに時間が足りなければ違う季節でまた再訪するというのも一つの手である(実際に以前夏に同じツアーでお世話になったため。)

The weather was favorable, and all the activities went smoothly. The tour guide's instructions and explanations were very clear, which was great. I was with my third-grade child, but we were able to enjoy the schedule without any strain. Additionally, having the Kyoto tofu meal made lunchtime enjoyable as well. We were able to move around without wasting time, making it a fulfilling day. I would like to participate again.

お天気にも恵まれ、すべての行程が滞りなく進みました。添乗員さんの案内や説明もとても分かりやすくてよかったです。小学３年生の子供連れでしたが、無理のないスケジュールで楽しめました。また、京豆腐御膳つきにしたことで、お昼も楽しめました。時間のロスなくまわることができ、充実した一日でした。また参加したいです。

I signed up because I could go to Shirakawa-go and Takayama. The only regret I have is that I was in line for ramen in Takayama but ran out of time and had to give it up. I had some extra time in Shirakawa-go, so I wish I could have spent a little more time in Takayama.

白川郷と飛騨高山に行けるということで申し込みました。
飛騨高山で行列に並んでいたが時間切れでラーメンを断念したのが唯一の心残りです。白川郷では時間が余ったのでその分、飛騨高山でもう少し時間があればよかった。

I participated from outside the prefecture. Since I wasn't familiar with the geography, the transportation was a great help. I was surprised to see many foreign participants who boarded the bus wet without using an umbrella or left their wet umbrellas in the luggage compartment. The tour guide was very kind, and I was happy that they provided directions when I had to leave and use the train. The driver also drove safely. I would like to use this service again if the opportunity arises. Thank you very much.

県外からの参加でした。地理も分からなかったので移動が大変助かりました。参加者の中には外国人の方が多く、傘をささずに濡れたままバスに乗り込む方や濡れた傘を荷台にそのまま置かれる方もいらっしゃったので驚きました。添乗員の方がとても親切で、途中、離脱して電車を利用する時も道案内をして下さり嬉しかったです。運転手の方も安全運転でした。また機会がありました時には利用したいと思います。有難うございました。

Since I came to Japan for sightseeing from Colombia, I definitely wanted to experience a World Heritage site, so I participated. There were many Asian tourists, and I was one of the few Japanese people there. Shirakawa-go is indeed very popular in the Asian region! My friend had only seen snow a few times, so they were amazed by the climate and scenery. Although most of the thatched roofs were nearly free of snow, it was snowing on the day of our visit, and it was quite cold. Some people were dressed in a way that looked cold, so I felt like I was shivering every time we passed by each other. There were also areas where the snow had melted and the ground was muddy, so I think it's better to wear waterproof and comfortable shoes.

The free time at both spots was two hours, which was just the right amount of time for sightseeing, eating, and shopping. Everyone kept to the schedule, and I think the event went smoothly. The staff were kind and provided explanations in Japanese, English, and Chinese, and they distributed pamphlets, which was very thoughtful.

コロンビアから日本に観光しに来てくれたので、ぜひ世界遺産をと思い、参加しました。アジア系の観光客が多く、日本人は私くらいでした。さすがアジア圏に大人気な白川郷ですね！！友人は雪を数えるほどしか見たことがなかったため気候、風景全てに感動していました。合掌造りの屋根はほぼ雪が溶けていましたが、当日は雪が降っておりかなり寒かったです。寒そうな格好をしている方もいたので、すれ違うたびにこちらが震えそうでした。雪が溶けて、土が沼っているところもあったので、防水であったり、動きやすい靴の方がいいと思います。
自由時間は両スポットとも2時間で観光+食べ歩き+買い物でちょうどいい時間でした。皆さん時間も守っており、スムーズに催行されたと思います。スタッフの方は優しく、日本語、英語、中国語で説明しており、パンフレットを配布したりなど親身で良かったです。

I went on a sightseeing trip to the snowy Shirakawa-go for the first time. Since public transportation is inconvenient for one person, I signed up for a day trip bus tour from Nagoya. It was through Veltra, and it seemed to be a tour aimed at inbound customers, as I was the only Japanese person on the bus along with the driver (the rest were from China, Hong Kong, and South Korea). I felt a bit lonely before departure, but the tour guide (from China) was very considerate towards me, so I was able to enjoy the sightseeing with peace of mind. It was a lot of fun. Thank you very much, tour guide.

初めて雪の白川郷に観光に行きました。１人だと交通が不便なので名古屋からに日帰りバスツアーに申込みしました。
ベルトラ経由だったのですがインバウンドのお客様向けのツアーだったようで、バスの中の日本人は私と運転手さんだけだったので（残りは中国、香港、韓国の方）発車前は心細い思いをしましたが、添乗員さん（中国の方）が私にとても気を遣ってくださったので、安心して観光ができました。
とても楽しかったです。
添乗員さん、どうもありがとう。

It was great to see various sights on the bus tour. The explanations were provided in both English and Japanese, and there were some funny talks, which made it enjoyable. The food was good, and the dessert was the most delicious. I made wonderful memories of my trip to Kyoto.

バスツアーで、いろいろ観て回れたので
良かったです。
英語と日本語で説明してくれて、
笑えるトークもあり、楽しかったです。
お料理は、デザートが一番美味しかったです。
京都旅行の良い思い出ができました。

My wife and I came to Tokyo to run the marathon and had limited time available to sightsee. This tour hit so many items on our hit list and the conductors were so knowledgeable about the history of the places. The only downside is that we wish we had more time to explore some of the places like the temples and the imperial gardens, but I understand with all the places we needed to get in that just wasn't possible. The only thing I might change is the cruise part since there just wasn't much to see on the cruise and the tour guides couldn't really talk much during the trip because there were other passengers not from our group. I would have preferred to get additional time at either of the temples. However it was still enjoyable and if we return to Tokyo we would definitely consider doing this tour again.

The guide was easy to understand and kind. I'm glad I was able to participate! If there’s another opportunity, I would appreciate it.

ガイドの方が、わかりやすく親切でした(⁠•⁠‿⁠•⁠)
参加できて良かったです！
また、機会がありましたら、宜しくお願いします。

I was grateful for the tour guide who explained in both English and Japanese since my husband is American! It was very easy and convenient to visit a wide range of sightseeing spots by bus. The tofu lunch was also delicious. Since there is quite a bit of walking, comfortable shoes are a must. Even though it was the off-season, there were still a lot of tourists, and it was quite crowded, so choosing the bus tour was the right decision.

主人がアメリカ人なので、英語と日本語両方で説明して下さる添乗員の方が有り難かった！　広い範囲の観光名所をバスで周れるので、とにかく簡単で楽ちんでした。　お昼のお豆腐ランチも美味しかった。　結構歩くので歩きやすい靴は必須。　オフシーズンでしたが、それでも観光客がとても多くて、ゴチャゴチャしてますのでバスツアーにして正解でした。　

It was a good tour.
However, the meeting point was shared with various tour companies, which made it very confusing.
The tour company name listed in the itinerary sent by email was different from the one on the flag held by the guide, and the guide only had a guest list and a flag, without a large sign indicating the destination.
Although the weather was not favorable, Hida Takayama and Shirakawa-go were very nice.
The guide's announcements on the bus were polite and easy to understand.
All the participants were also on time for the bus meeting, which went smoothly.

いいツアーでした。
でも、集合場所はいろいろなツアー会社の集合場所になっていて、とてもわかりにくかったです。
メールで送られた日程表に書かれているツアー会社名と、ガイドさんが持っている旗は別物だったし、ガイドさんが持っていたのは客の名簿と旗だけで、行き先を大きく書いた案内も持っていなかったから。
お天気には恵まれませんでしたが、飛騨高山と白川郷はとてもよかったです。
バス内のガイドさんの案内は丁寧でわかりやすかったです。
参加しているお客さんも、だれもバスの集合時間に遅れることなくスムーズでした。

ツアーは非常によく組織されており、訪れた場所は素晴らしいです！

特に、親切でプロフェッショナルな渡辺さんに感謝します。私の好奇心にすべて答えてくれました！

このツアーをお勧めします。特に渡辺さんと一緒ならなおさらです！

The tour is well organised and the places visited are amazing!

A special thanks to the guide, Ms. Watanabe, who has been very kind and professional, ready to answer about all my curiosities!

I suggest this tour, especially if it's with Ms. Watanabe!

This is a great tour for those who want to quickly explore in just one day. Anyway, Kyoto is very crowded, so utilizing a tour is a good option.

時間がなく一日でさっと回りたい人にはいいツアーです。とにかく京都は人が多いので、ツアーの活用も一つの手段として良いです。

They can also hold your suitcase, so I think it's a good idea to participate even on the last day of your trip. You can visit four tourist spots, making for a very fulfilling day.

スーツケースなども預かって頂けるので旅行最終日なのに参加してみるのも良いと思います。
観光地を4ヶ所も回れるのですごく充実した1日になります。

It was the middle of a three-day weekend, and the only sunny day in Kyoto. This was my second bus tour in Kyoto, a luxurious tour visiting four locations. I had been to these places before, but I participated again because I wanted to go back.

At Fushimi Inari, I went through the torii gates a little and then checked out the souvenir shops on the back path. I also bought a "key charm for achievement," which features a key held by a fox. After finishing our sightseeing, we gathered on the path. Then, we all walked to the bus meeting point, but we got delayed for about 20 minutes because the crossing was closed, which made me anxious. Since everyone was together, the path was indeed the correct meeting point.

Once we arrived at Kiyomizu-dera, we had lunch right away. We had chosen a plan that included a Kyoto yudofu meal, so we could eat as soon as we sat down. It was extremely crowded, so opting for lunch was definitely the right choice. The view from Kiyomizu-dera was amazing.

Kinkaku-ji also had great weather and a wonderful view. We felt like we had a bit of extra time, which was nice.

At Arashiyama, we were a bit short on time. The guide took us to the bamboo grove, but during my last visit to Kyoto, I spent too much time in the bamboo grove and missed out on seeing and shopping on the main street of Arashiyama, so this time I quickly looked at the bamboo and returned. It was so crowded that I thought having two hours for sightseeing would be good. We crossed the Togetsukyo Bridge and then headed back to the bus meeting point. Managing time in Arashiyama was challenging.

There were also foreign visitors, but the guide explained everything thoroughly. I wondered if the foreign guests would be able to keep to the schedule, but their manners were good.

三連休真ん中、唯一晴れの京都でした。
京都のバスツアーは、2回目。4箇所回る贅沢ツアー。4箇所行ったことがあったけど、また行きたいという思いから参加をしました。
稲荷伏見は、鳥居を少しくぐって戻り、裏参道のお土産屋さんを見ました。また、「達成のかぎ守」を購入。狐がくわえている鍵を買いました。観光し終わったら、参道に集合。その後、みなさんでバス集合場所まで歩くのですが、踏み切りが開かずの間になり20分くらいかかり焦りました。みなさん一緒だったので集合場所は、参道が正解ですね。
清水寺についたら、すぐにランチ。私たちは、京湯豆腐御膳付きプランにしていたので、席に着いたらすぐに食べることができました。ものすごく混んでいるので、ランチ付きにして正解でした。清水寺からみた景色は最高でした。
金閣寺も、天気がよく、とても素晴らしい景色。ちょっと時間が余った感じでしたが、良かったです。
最後の嵐山は、時間がたりないくらい。ガイドさんが竹林まで案内してくれましたが、前回京都にきた時、竹林に時間をかけすぎて、嵐山のメイン通りで見たり買ったり出来ず残念だったので、竹林はサクッと見て戻りました。とにかく混んでて2時間観光時間があってもいいかなと思うくらい。とりあえず、渡月橋も渡って見て、バス集合場所まで戻りました。時間配分が難しい嵐山でした。
外国の方もいらっしゃい増したが、ガイドさんが丁寧に説明されていたし、また外国の方、時間厳守できるのかな？と思いましたが、マナーも良かったです。

Everyone who participated was punctual, the guide was calm and enjoyable, the lunch was delicious, and we were able to purchase various souvenirs. All of these factors combined made the visit to Shirakawa-go and Gokayama even more enjoyable. Although there were no snow-covered roofs like in previous years, the charming scenery and the quiet falling snow made for a delightful day of sightseeing. Thank you very much.

参加された方がみなさん時刻に正確な方々だったこと、添乗してくださったガイドさんが穏やかで楽しい方だったこと、お昼ご飯が美味しかったこと、色々なお土産を購入できたこと、それらが全て組み合わさった上で、白川郷と五箇山の観光がさらに楽しいものとなりました。
例年のような雪のかぶった屋根ではありませんでしたが、趣のある景色、しずかな中降る雪に、楽しい観光の一日となりました。どうもありがとうございました。

The tour consisted mainly of people from China besides us. The bus guide primarily spoke in Chinese, but communicated the meeting times and locations in Japanese. When the bus guide was speaking, I used a translation app to translate the Chinese and follow along. I was a bit anxious because of reviews mentioning a lot of foreign participants, but the bus guide was very nice and helpful.
The restrooms at Daikanbo and Kurokawa Onsen parking areas are not very clean, so I recommend using the restrooms at Kumamoto Castle or inside the ryokan.

ツアーは私たち以外は中国の方でした。バスガイドさんも基本的に中国語で話していましたが、集合時間や場所については日本語で話してくれました。バスガイドさんが話されているときは、翻訳アプリで中国語を翻訳して話を聞きました。外国の方が多いというクチコミがあり、不安でしたが、バスガイドさんがとてもいい人で助かりました。
大観峰や黒川温泉の駐車場のトイレは綺麗ではないので、熊本城や温泉旅館内のトイレの利用をおすすめします。

It was my first time in Shirakawa-go, so participating in a guided tour made me feel very secure. The time spent until our arrival was also informative thanks to the guide, and I had a great time.

However, both Shirakawa-go and Gokayama had longer stay times, which left us with some extra time on our hands. I felt that arriving at Kanazawa Station around 3:30 PM would have been better. This is just our personal impression, and I apologize for that. Other than that, it was an excellent tour that I would recommend to everyone. If I have the chance, I would love to use this service again. Thank you!

初めての白川郷だったので、ガイドさん付きツアーはとても安心して参加できました。到着までの時間もガイドさんの案内で色々勉強になり、楽しい時間を過ごすことができました。
ただ、白川郷、五箇山ともに、滞在時間が長めにとってあり、私たちには時間を持て余してしまいました。15時30分ころに金沢駅に到着だったらなぁと感じたしだいです。あくまでも私たちの感想です。すみません。そのほかは申し分なく、皆んなにおすすめできるツアーでした。機会があればまた利用させていただきます。ありがとうございました！

I was a bit anxious because there were many foreigners and it seemed like we might have to share tables, but the seat next to me was empty, so I had plenty of space. The guide provided explanations in Chinese, Japanese, and English, and then gave detailed explanations to each table, which was very considerate. Perhaps there were fewer Japanese participants? I appreciated how they took the time to teach us various things. It was also nice that the driver was a woman and drove safely.

外国の方も多いのと相席になる事がある様で、少し不安でしたが、隣の席は取られてなく広く使えました。
ガイドさんの説明も中国語、日本語、英語での説明と、その後に各席に説明して丁寧でした。
日本人の参加が少なかったのか？気を遣って色々教えていただき感謝。
運転手も女性で安全運転で良かったです。

I had a great time interacting in English with foreign friends who love Japan. It was wonderful to engage in cultural exchange with people from Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, and Australia. I was glad to explain the matcha experience. Although Mount Fuji was obscured by clouds, I was happy to take photos by Lake Yamanaka. Overall, I was about 70% satisfied. The meeting point in the morning was confusing due to various tour buses arriving one after another, so I think it would have been better to have clearer and more noticeable signs.

親日の外国の方々と英語で交流でき、楽しかった。
台湾、マレーシア、シンガポール、オーストラリアの方々と異文化交流ができ良かった。
お抹茶体験を説明できてよかった。富士山は雲がかかって見えなかったが、山中湖畔で、写真が撮れたのでよかった。
全体的には、70パーセントの満足。
朝の集合場所が、色々なツアーバスが次々と来て、迷ったので、もう少し分かりやすい目につきやすい看板などあると良かったと思う。

I participated in a tour last July and was deeply impressed. I heard that Shirakawa-go is even more charming in winter, so I decided to join this time. I was moved by the contrast of the white snow and the black gassho-zukuri architecture from the observation deck. The surrounding mountains and village were covered in snow, creating an incredibly fantastical and beautiful landscape. Next time, I would like to visit Shirakawa-go again during the recommended light-up and autumn foliage season.

昨年7月にツアーに参加しまして感激。冬の白川郷は更に魅力的とお話しを聞きまして、今回参加致しました。
展望台からの雪の白と合掌造りの黒のコンストストに感動しました。周囲の山々と集落に雪が積もり、最高に幻想的な美しい風景でした。
今度は、ガイドさんにお勧めされたライトアップ、紅葉の季節にまた白川郷に行ってみたいです。

I was really helped by being able to explore the city of Kyoto on my own from Osaka Station. I had a wonderful trip. The guide was also kind and taught me a lot of things, thank you. It was very helpful.

京都の街をこれだけ大阪駅から個人でまわれたので本当に助かりました とてもいい旅が出来ました。ガイドさんも親切でいろいろ教えてくださいました、ありがとうございます。助かりました。

I was surprised by how much snow there was, and it was truly moving. I took a friend from the Philippines, and they were excited as it was their first experience with snow.

思ったより雪が多く、感動しました。フィリピンからの友達を連れて行きましたが、初めての雪体験で興奮状態でした。

Since she is Filipino, we participated with 10 people including relatives and friends. Most of the tour guests were from Southeast Asia and had a warm atmosphere. The guide was young and made a great impression with their earnest efforts. The only complaint, if I had to mention one, was that the price was a bit high. I would like to use the tour again next time.

彼女がフィリピン人なので、親戚友人含め10人で参加しました。ツアー客は、ほぼ東南アジアの方でほんわかしてました。ガイドさんは若く一生懸命対応してたのが好印象です。金額が少し高かったのが強いて言えば不満点。次回もツアーを利用したいと思います。

The guide provided explanations in both Japanese and English alternately, and was quick and friendly, which made the tour enjoyable! They also adapted the sightseeing schedule flexibly due to traffic conditions.

ガイドさんが日本語と英語で交互にこまめに説明してくれ、対応もテキパキしていて気さくだったのでパスツアーが楽しめました！交通事情により観光の時間も臨機応変に対応していました。

I had a somewhat suspicious feeling and no expectations. However, to my surprise, I received a proper greeting at the meeting point, and I felt relieved to board the bus. The tour guide and the driver were Japanese, and the interpreter was from Portugal. Over 60% of the participants were foreigners, and the interpreter provided guidance in English, so everything went smoothly without any delays. When we arrived in Shirakawa-go, the snow started to fall heavily, and it was truly the snowy Shirakawa-go. I could never have driven in such snow by myself, and I'm really glad I signed up for this tour!

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the tour guide from White Ring for the enjoyable guidance, the driver for their safe driving, and the interpreter for translating the tour guide's instructions into English. I highly recommend this tour for beginners!

なんとなく怪しそうな感じがして期待もありませんでした。がところがどっこい
集合場所でしっかりと声かけもてもらい、乗車(
先ずは一安心)。添乗員さんと運転手さんは日本人で通訳さんはポルトガルの方でした。参加者も60%以上外国の方で通訳さんが英語で案内をしてくれるので乗り遅れもなくスムーズでした。白川郷に着いてから雪が本降り、まさに雪の白川郷、五箇山を巡ることかできました。自分ではこんな雪の中のドライブ絶対無理、本当に申し込んでよかったと思います！
この場を借りてホワイトリングの楽しくガイドをしてくれた添乗員さん、安全運転してくれたドライバーさん、添乗員さんの案内を英語訳してくれた通訳さんありがとうございました。
初心者には超オススメのツアーだと思います！

Last time we visited, there were only domestic travelers, but this time, apart from us, there were mostly international visitors. It might have been influenced by the fact that it was right after the earthquake. However, it was enjoyable to experience a foreign atmosphere. The guide was a bit inexperienced, which made it feel like a small event. 😊

前回利用した際は国内の方ばかりで、今回の旅行は私たち以外海外の方ばかり。
確かに震災直後だったので、影響があったのかも知れませんが。
でも、異国空間があり楽しかった。
ガイドさんも拙い感じ、ちょっとしたイベントでした(^^)

I have visited Kyoto multiple times. The combination of sightseeing and meals at four locations was better than expected. No complaints.

Guide Mr. Oshima did a great job. Double circle ◎◎◎.

The only concern I had was Mr. Oshima's English pronunciation and grammar. I apologize for this comment, but Mr. Oshima:
1. Lacks the third-person singular 's'
2. Uses the present tense instead of the past tense
3. Makes many mistakes with plural forms

However, despite some grammatical errors, Mr. Oshima communicated effectively in English. I had the pleasure of meeting a wonderful person.

Thank you very much. I used to work for a trading company.

I apologize for the rude comment. Please say hello to Mr. Oshima. The current approach is just fine.

何度も京都観光をしてます。四カ所観光✙食事、値段以上に良かったです。
文句なし。
ガイドの大島さん、良くぐあんばってました。二重丸◎◎◎
気になったのは、大島さんの英語の発音と文法だけなんです。
大変申し訳ないコメントで悪いけど、大島さんは
①三人称単数形のSがない
②過去形がなくて全て現在形
③複数形の間違いが多い

でも、文法を多少間違えようと通じる英語の大島さん
素晴らしい方とお目にかかりました。

有難うございます。
私は商社にいましたので　

失礼なコメント、ゴメン
大島さんによろしく
今のスタンスでいいですよ

Lunch spots were crowded everywhere, and individuals had to wait in line, but it was really great that our tour included meals. The highlights that could have been confusing were explained by our guide, which was fantastic. The Shirakawa-go bus terminal on Saturday was packed with tourists, and it seemed like buying bus tickets would be quite a challenge. I felt that coming on a tour was definitely the right choice!

昼食はどこも混雑していて、個人で来られた方は行列ができてましたが、ツアーに食事がついているのでほんと良かったです。
迷ってしまいそうな見どころも、ガイドさんから教えていただき最高でした。
土曜日の白川郷のバスターミナルは観光客でいっぱいで、バスチケット買うのも大変そうに思えました。
ツアーで来たのは正解だったな！っと思いました。

Not very friendly.
The boarding area is hard to find, and not having a company phone number to make inquiries is a big problem.

It's not acceptable to not receive a confirmation call even when the time has come.

あまり親切ではない。
乗り場は分かりにくいし、会社の電話番号がないから問い合わせできないのは大問題

時間になっても確認の電話もないのはダメだろ