All Reviews for 2026 Japan Cherry Blossom Tours

I had made a reservation for the tour based on the departure time, but when I arrived, it was based on the order of arrival. I had a reservation for a 12:00 departure, but I went at 11:35 and ended up departing at 12:30. I was very worried because I had a schedule to follow afterward.

ツアーは出発時間で予約していたのに、行ってみると到着順だった。
12時出発の予約が、11時35分に行って、12時30分に出発した。後のスケジュールがあったので、とても心配でした。

The captain's storytelling was very skillful, and all the passengers had a great time. The air and scenery were wonderful, making the two hours fly by.

船頭のお話がとても上手で、乗客みんなが楽しく過ごせました。空気も景色もよくて、あっという間の２時間でした。

I participated with three friends from Kanazawa on our trip.
It was my first time visiting Shirakawa-go and Takayama.
The gassho-zukuri architecture is truly wonderful, as it has become a World Heritage site.
Takayama has a charming atmosphere with various shops, and I really enjoyed strolling around.
Also, the tour guide and the driver were incredibly kind, and their stories made for a fun travel memory.
I would love to join again if I have the opportunity.
Thank you very much.
(Participated on November 22, 2023)

旅先の金沢から友人3人で参加しました。
初めての白川郷と飛騨高山
合掌造りは世界遺産になっただけあって
本当に素敵でした。
飛騨高山は風情があって色んなお店もあって
散策するのが本当に楽しかったです。
あとツアコンの方、運転手の方が凄く親切で
お話も面白く楽しい旅の思い出になりました。
また機会がありましたら参加したいと思います。
有難うございました。
（2023・11・22参加）

After more than 40 years, I traveled to Kyoto during the autumn foliage season and signed up for a tour. Although the itinerary was a bit rushed due to time constraints, I am grateful that we were able to visit four famous spots in one day during this beautiful season. The other participants were very cooperative with keeping to the schedule, which made for a truly wonderful trip. Our guide, Maria, was very kind and her smile made the day even more enjoyable. If I have the opportunity again, I will definitely use this service. Thank you very much.

40数年ぶりの京都旅行、紅葉の時期の祭日という事で、ツアーに申し込みました。
制限時間がありバタバタの行程ではありましたが、名所の4箇所をこの時期に1日で回れた事に感謝です。ツアー参加者の方々も、時間厳守に協力的で、本当にいい旅ができました。
ガイドのマリアさんの優しい対応、笑顔がとっても良く楽しい1日でした。
また機会があれば、利用させていただきます。
ありがとうございました。

The Kyoto Tofu Set was delicious, but the portion was only enough for two or three bites. The empty space on the tray made it look a bit lonely, but I was satisfied with my stomach, and the dashi was flavorful. It seemed like there wouldn't be enough for men. I was glad to have included the meal since it was a hassle to find a restaurant in the crowded area.

The autumn leaves were in full bloom, and due to the crowds, we were delayed by a total of two hours, which was expected. The guide was very diligent and had a great attitude, but there were limitations with the language. I wondered if I could have heard more stories if there were more Japanese participants, but since half of the group was foreign, I understood the situation.

We arrived at the final destination, Arashiyama, just before 5 PM, but all the temples were closed, and the bamboo grove was pitch dark—what a shame!

Since it was a tour during a busy season, it's best to participate without high expectations and enjoy it as it is.

京豆腐御膳、お豆腐美味しいけど2、3口の量。お盆に空白があり、寂しい見た目だけどお腹は満足、お出汁もきいてた。男性は足りなさそう。混雑してる中でお店探すのが面倒だったので、食事を付けてよかったと思えた。
紅葉真っ盛りで各所混雑のため、トータルで2時間遅れ、想定内。
ガイドさん、一生懸命で感じはとても良いけど、言語に限界あり、日本人ならもっとたくさんの話が聞けたかな？と思うが、参加者が外国人半分なので、仕方ないと思えた。
最後の訪問地、嵐山は17時少し前に到着、どの寺院も閉まってる、竹林は真っ暗闇、残念！

混雑の時期のツアーなので、期待せずに参加して、その中で楽しむべし。

I was confused about the meeting place. Thanks to Lin from Taiwan, I was able to enjoy myself from start to finish. I thought it was wonderful that she could speak Japanese, English, and Chinese. I would love to request Lin again. The itinerary included all the places I wanted to visit, and I was very satisfied. The Kyoto cuisine for lunch was also very delicious.

集合場所がわからず戸惑いました
担当して頂いた台湾のリンさんのお陰で最初から最後まで楽しく過ごせました
日本語、英語、中国語3ヵ国が話せて素晴らしいと思いました
またリンさんにお願いしたいくらいです
プランの内容が行きたかった所ばかりで満足できました
お昼の京料理もとってもおいしかったです

It was our first time participating as a parent and child. It was a luxurious experience to be able to see so many famous places in Kyoto in just one day. The food and matcha were delicious, and I was very grateful for the attentive guidance from the tour conductor. I hope to find time to participate again. Thank you very much for your help this time.

親子で初めての参加でした。京都の名所を一日でこれだけ観て回れるだけあって、贅沢な時間でした。
食事や抹茶も美味しかったし、添乗員さんも丁寧なガイドをしていただけて大変ありがたく思いました。また時間作って参加できたらと思っています。今回は大変お世話になりました。

Although it was unfortunately rainy, I was glad to see Shirakawa-go. If it hadn't been for the rain, it would have received the highest rating. Seeing the actual gassho-zukuri houses made me feel the history, and I thought about how difficult life must be for those who still live there. Participants came from various places, from Hokkaido to Kyushu in Japan, and from Europe, Asia, Oceania, and America, which was quite surprising.

I was a participant from Aomori Prefecture, but I was amazed to see people who had traveled even farther than us. The tour guide, Mr. Kondo, did a professional job of explaining things at just the right moments during the bus ride to keep us engaged. His explanations were clear and helpful.

The gassho-zukuri houses in Gokayama were also nice. If I could wish for anything, I think an additional 20 minutes in Shirakawa-go would have allowed us to explore more thoroughly. Thank you for a wonderful trip.

あいにくの雨模様でしたが、白川郷を見れて良かったです。雨でなければ、最高評価でした。実物の合掌造りを見て、歴史を感じるとともに今も生活している方々は、大変なんだろうなあと思ったりもしました。参加者は、日本は、北海道から九州まで、海外は、ヨーロッパ、アジア、オセアニア、アメリカとびっくりするくらい色々な所から来ていました。
私は、青森県からの参加者でしたが、自分たちよりも遠い人達ばかりで驚きでした。
添乗員の近藤さんは、バス移動時、飽きさせないようなタイミングで説明していてプロの仕事だと思いました。説明自体もわかりやすく良かったです。
五箇山相倉の合掌造りもいい感じでした。
欲をいえば、白川郷は、あと20分くらい時間があれば、隈無くまわれたかなと思いました。
素敵な旅をありがとうございました。

We visited four shrines and temples from morning until evening. The charter bus took us to those locations, so we didn't have to worry about transportation. We thought it would be very difficult for us to navigate using public transportation, so we booked this plan. There were many tourists everywhere we went, and it was crowded at all the dining spots, so we chose a meal plan and were able to finish smoothly. I think choosing this course was the right decision! However, since we visited four places, we walked a lot—enough to be surprised when looking at the pedometer! I recommend wearing comfortable shoes to avoid fatigue.

神社仏閣4箇所を朝から夕方にかけて巡りました
貸切バスでその場所まで連れて行ってくれるので移動手段を考えずにすみました。
自分たちで公共交通機関を利用し回るには私達にはとても難しいと思いこのプランを予約をしました　何処に行っても観光客が多く、食事をするにも何処も混み合っていたので食事プランを選んでスムーズに済ませる事ができこのコースを選んで正解だと思いました！
ただ、4箇所を巡るので凄く歩きます　歩数計を見てびっくり‼️するほどです　疲れにくい靴を履くことをオススメします。

It was really helpful to get around so much using public transportation, as it can be quite challenging. The driver was kind and drove safely. The guide was cheerful and made the experience enjoyable. It was great that we could purchase the tickets all at once.

Even though it got dark in Arashiyama during the high season, we were able to visit many famous spots and truly enjoyed it. Thank you very much. I would love to join a different course next time!

交通機関でこれだけ回るのは大変なので、本当に助かりました。ドライバーさんも安全運転でご親切でした。ガイドさんも明るく楽しかったです。チケットもまとめて購入していただけて良かったです。
ハイシーズンで嵐山では日が暮れてしまいましたが
名所をいっぱい回れて満喫出来ました。
ありがとうございます。
今度はまた違うコースにも参加したいです！

I boarded right after checking in, and the one-and-a-half-hour boat trip was very enjoyable. The life jackets were new, and they even checked each person's size, which made me feel very safe!

受付してすぐに乗り込み、一時間半の船旅は、とても楽しく過ごせました。
救命胴衣も新しく、尚且つ一人一人のサイズチェックなど、とても安心出来ました！

I was able to act smoothly because I had asked about photo spots and souvenir information. There were foreign guests, and explanations were given in both Japanese and English, but the English was so poor that it was tiring to listen. I thought it would be better to refer to materials during the English explanations to make things smoother. Both the guide and the driver were friendly and had a good attitude.

写真スポットや、お土産情報などきいていたのでスムーズに行動できた。
外国のかたがいて、日本語と英語で説明されるが、英語が拙すぎて聞いているのに疲れた。英語のときは資料を見てでもスムーズにおこなえば良いと思った。
ガイドさんも運転手さんも笑顔で感じが
良かったです。

Maybe it was a bit too early... The guide seemed to have a tough time. They looked very busy, but I appreciate their kind assistance. Perhaps because the weather was nice, there were many people and cars, so I was a little disappointed that we couldn't relax at Arashiyama at the end. It was fun. Thank you very much.

ちょっと早かったのかなぁ…
ガイドさんが大変ですね。とっても忙しそうでした。でも優しい対応に感謝してます。
お天気も良かったせいか人も車も多く、最後の嵐山でゆっくり出来なかったのが少し残念でした。
楽しかったです。
ありがとうございました。

It was more fun than I expected. I was greeted by rain and wind when I set out, experienced a baptism of snow and sleet along the way, and had a busy six hours with near blizzard conditions and some sunny moments at the destination. The lunch was delicious as well. Above all, I enjoyed the humorous guidance from our tour guide. The six hours flew by, and I definitely want to participate again during a better season. Thank you very much.

予想を上回る楽しさでした。出がけは雨と風に迎えられ、途中雪と霰の洗礼を受け、現地では吹雪に近い雪と晴れ間もありの忙しい６時間でした。お昼ご飯が又美味しかった。何よりガイドさんのユーモア溢れる案内に楽しませて頂きました。終わった時はあっという間６時間でした是非季節の良い時に参加させていただきます。ありがとうございました。

The sightseeing bus is definitely the way to go if you want to visit several places in one day; I think I would only manage about two on my own. It felt a bit rushed, but the guide was multilingual and mentioned they came from Taiwan, and their explanations were clear and helpful. Thank you for the wonderful Kyoto tour; I look forward to using your services again.

1日で数ヶ所行けるのはやはり観光バスですね自分ではおそらく2カ所程度だと思います　少し慌しさ感じましたが　ガイドさんも語学堪能で台湾から来ましたと言ってましたが説明もわかりやすく良かったです　またお世話になります　京都観光ありがとうございました。

The guide's explanations were thorough and very good. The English explanations were also helpful for practicing listening skills.

One downside was that, due to the high season, we arrived at Kyoto Station around 6:20 PM. For those who may have other plans, it would be better if a later time was suggested from the beginning.

ガイドの方の説明は丁寧で大変良かったです。英語の説明もリスリングの練習として良かったです。
悪かった点は、ハイシーズンなのでしょうがないと思いますが、京都駅着が18時20分頃になったことです。人によっては次の予定もあるのではじめから遅めの時間を案内頂ければよいかと思います

I participated in an autumn tour of Kyoto. The weather was favorable, and it was a day filled with many tourists everywhere I went. Amidst all this, I witnessed a car accident up close at Fushimi Inari Taisha. Fortunately, it seems that there were no injuries among the large crowd of tourists. The guide also said, "It's the protection of Fushimi Inari Taisha," and indeed, I was able to enjoy the rest of the tour with everyone, making it a very memorable experience. Thank you very much.

秋の京都ツアーに参加しました。
天気にも恵まれ、どこに行っても観光客が多い一日でした。
そんな中、稲荷大社で車の自損事項を間近に見てしまいました。あれだけ大勢の観光客の中、幸い怪我人が一人も出なかったそうです。
ガイドさんも「稲荷大社のご加護です。」とおっしゃっておられ、その通り最後まで参加した皆さんと楽しく過ごす事が出来、とても印象に残るツアーとなりました。
本当にありがとうございました。

I was hoping for a bit more guidance from the tour guide, but in reality, it was more of a free exploration, which was a bit disappointing.

もう少し、添乗員さんにガイドをしてもらえるかなと思っていましたが、実際は自由散策で、ちょっと残念でした。

We didn't have enough time to visit the observatory, and the bus was crowded with limited seating, so unfortunately, we couldn't take the bus. As for the house tour, I think it would be fine to visit just one as the guide suggested.

Also, it would have been nice to have a bit more time in Takayama.

Thank you for accommodating the sudden increase in the number of people.

展望台も合わせると時間は足りずバスも混み合っていて乗れる人数も限られていたので、バスは残念ながら行けませんでした。お家の見学はガイドさんのいうとおり1軒行ければいいのかと

また高山はもう少し時間があってもよかったです。

急な人数追加も対応いただかありがとうございます。

The view of Shirakawa-go from the observation deck at this UNESCO World Heritage site is breathtaking, and the traditional gassho-zukuri village that still exists allows you to feel the beauty of old Japan. I visited in autumn this time, but I would like to go in another season as well. I also wish I had a bit more time to explore the town of Takayama. I would like to visit the furniture stores in Hida Takayama as well.

This was my first bus tour, and the tour guide was very kind and attentive, making the trip comfortable. If there are any tours that catch my interest, I would like to participate again. Thank you very much.

世界遺産の白川郷で展望台から見る白川郷集落は絶景で、今もなお現存する合掌造りの集落は古き良き日本の風景を感じる事ができます。今回は秋に行きましたが、別の季節にも行ってみたいと思いました。また、高山の街の散策ももう少し時間が取れたらいいいなぁと思います。飛騨高山の家具店めぐりもしてみたいと思いました。
今回、初めてのバスツアーでしたが、添乗員さんも、とても親切でとても気を遣って頂き快適に旅行ができました。また、気になるツアーがあれば参加させて頂きたいと思います。
ありがとうございました。

The lunch was very delicious, and it was great that the meals were served without wasting time. The guide's explanations were easy to understand and thorough.

お昼がとても美味しくてまた時間の無駄なく食事が配られて良かったです。
ガイドさんの説明はわかり易く、丁寧でした。

The weather was great, and we were able to tour efficiently. When I asked the tour guide to take a photo at Fushimi Inari, they kindly took it for us! Thank you very much! I appreciate all your help. Just be prepared to do quite a bit of walking.

お天気にも恵まれ効率よく巡ることができました。
伏見稲荷で添乗員さんに写真をお願いしたところ
ほんとうに心よく撮って下さいました！
ありがとうございました！お世話になりました。
ただかなり歩くことは覚悟しといた方がいいですね。

I decided to book this regular sightseeing bus because it included all the places I wanted to visit while I was looking for one for my trip to Kyoto. No other regular sightseeing buses included all four of these locations. Therefore, I quickly made a reservation for this sightseeing bus. It was great to be able to enjoy the tour while receiving explanations.

京都に旅行に行く事になって定期観光バスを探してたら、行きたいと思ってた場所がすべて入ってたので決めました。
他の定期観光バスでは、この4ヵ所すべてが入ってる所はありませんでした。
なので、すぐに こちらの定期観光バスを予約しました。
説明してもらいながら観光できたので、とても良かったです。

On November 12th (Sunday), it was still a bit early for the autumn leaves, but I was able to enjoy the pleasant scenery without it being too cold. I experienced this about 20 years ago, and it felt like the river was flowing faster back then, but the boatman mentioned that the water level was low, making it difficult to paddle. For 4,500 yen, you can enjoy nearly two hours and feel like you're on a trip. However, since my seat was towards the back, I could only hear the cheerful laughter from others and could hardly hear the boatman's stories, which felt unfair. I think it would be nice if they could use a microphone or adjust the seating prices accordingly.

11/12(日)紅葉にはまだ早いですが、寒すぎず長閑な風景が楽しめました。
20年ほど前に一度経験しましたが、もっと川の流れが早かったように感じましたが、やはり船頭さんが、水位が低くて漕ぐのが大変だと仰ってました。
4,500円で2時間近く楽しめて、旅行気分が味わえます。
席が後ろの方で、楽しそうな笑い声が聞こえてくるだけで、船頭さんの話がほぼ聞こえず、不公平感があり、マイクを利用するか、席で金額に差を付けて貰えると良いなと思いました。

I was surprised that the bus was full on a weekday, with most passengers being from overseas, but it was very quiet inside the bus. I'm glad I was able to go to Shirakawa-go with almost no stress.

平日なのにバスは満員で、海外の方が大半だったので驚きましたが、バスの中はとても静かでした。念願の白川郷にほとんどストレスなく行くことができてよかったです。

We used this for a family trip.
The bus ride was excellent! Thank you to the driver.

We participated in a plan without lunch.
However, we were able to walk at our own pace, enjoy food sampling, and buy souvenirs, so we had a great time.

It was helpful that they accommodated us for leaving partway due to time constraints.

家族旅行で利用しました。
バスの移動は最高でした！
ドライバーさん、ありがとうございました。

昼食なしのプランで参加しました。
ですが、自分たちのペースで歩くことができ、食べ歩きやお土産を買えたので楽しめました。

時間の都合で、途中離脱の対応してくれたので助かりました。

It was a Saturday tour, and there were a few Japanese participants, but the group had a multinational feel, including many from Chinese-speaking regions. The tour guide was a Chinese person fluent in Japanese, English, and Chinese, and I had no complaints about the guidance provided. However, since they were not a dedicated guide, their role seemed to be mainly announcing meeting times and confirming the number of participants at each location. Each stop was two hours long, so if you want to make the most of your time, it might be a good idea to do some research in advance on places you want to see or food (restaurants) you want to try.

The members of the tour I participated in were particularly well-mannered, and those traveling in groups were relatively quiet on the bus.

There was no traffic congestion, so we departed and arrived almost on schedule, and I was able to catch the 19:20 Shinkansen back to Tokyo.

I think the tour from Takayama to Shirakawa-go is quite convenient and easy, as it would be difficult to visit these places in a day on your own.

土曜のツアーでしたが、日本人は数名、ほかは中華圏を始めとして多国籍な感じでした。添乗員も日本語、英語、中国語が堪能な中国の方で案内に不満な部分はありませんでした。
ただし、ガイドさんではないので各所では集合時間のアナウンスや人数の確認をするのみという感じです。時間は各地2時間ずつですが、有効に使いたい方は事前に観たい場所や食べたいもの（店）など下調べをしておくといいかも知れません。
私が参加したツアーのメンバーは特に非常識な方もいらっしゃらず、グループで参加されている方も比較的車内では静かでした。

交通渋滞もありませんでしたので、ほぼ定刻通りに発着し、19:20発の上りの新幹線に乗って帰京できました。

高山〜白川郷は個人ではなかなか一日で回ることが難しいと思いますので、大変気軽で便利なツアーだと思いました。

We participated as a couple in our 20s and 30s. Since we were coming from Hiroshima Prefecture, we weren't confident in arranging a highway bus on our own or researching Shirakawa-go, so we chose a bus tour. The guide shared interesting sights and trivia along the way, making the travel time very enjoyable. We also had lunch inside a gassho-zukuri building, which was a memorable experience.

Once we arrived, there was plenty of free time to explore, and during that time, we forgot we were on a tour and took lots of photos and enjoyed street food to our heart's content.

Overall, it was great, thank you!

20代女と30代男の夫婦で参加しました。広島県からの参加だったので、自力で高速バスなど手配し、白川郷の下調べをする自信が無かったので、バスツアーを選びました。ガイドさんが道すがらの見所や豆知識など教えて下さり、移動時間もとても楽しかったです。お昼ご飯も合掌造りの建物の中でいただけて記念になりました。
到着してからは自由に散策できる時間もふんだんにあって、その間はツアーであることを忘れて心ゆくまで写真を撮ったり、食べ歩きしました。
総じて良かったです、ありがとうございました！

Please check the weather forecast in advance. On rainy days, the umbrellas at the information center are about 700 yen, which I think is not too expensive. I'm walking in a poncho. I will return to Kappa Bridge by 1:50 PM from Myojin Pond. The time to go to Taisho Pond is tight, but I think it's okay to go round trip to Tashiro Bridge. In November, the temperature is quite cold, so gloves and a hat are necessary. Restaurants are generally crowded, but it's cheaper to buy rice balls and sandwiches at the parking area along the way. Comfortable shoes or hiking boots are recommended. The restrooms operate on a tipping system, so please prepare several 100 yen coins.

事前で天気予報を調べください。
雨の日、案内所の傘が700円くらい、まあまあ高くないと思います。ポンチョ着て歩いてます。明神池で往復13時50分河童橋戻ります。
大正池行く時間が厳しいですが、田代橋まで往復また大丈夫と思います。
11月気温かなり寒いので、手袋、帽子が必要です。
レストランが大体的に混んでいますが、おにぎり、サンドイッチは途中のパーキングで買ってほうが安いです。
歩きやすい靴、登山靴が良いです。
トイレはチップ制、100円を何枚準備しておいてください。

I moved to Kamikochi before the mountains were closed off. The weather was rainy, so the gentle peaks were not clearly visible, but the mountain air was fresh. With four hours of free time, I strolled leisurely. The bus driver was very skilled, and with his stable driving, I was even able to take a nap along the way. The accompanying guide was bilingual in Chinese and English, providing a very kind orientation, which was convenient since there were many foreign tourists. Overall, it was a very enjoyable experience. If I have the opportunity next time, I would like to participate in other day trips as well.

山が閉ざされる前に上高地へ移動しました。
天候は雨でなだらかな岳はよく見えなかったが、山の空気は新鮮でした。4時間の自由時間があるので、のんびりと散策しました。そして、バスの運転手はとても腕がよく、安定した運転で、途中で眠ることもできました。同行したガイドも中国語と英語のバイリンガルで、とても優しいオリエンテーションをしてくださって、外国人観光客が多かったので便利でした。
全体としてとても楽しい経験でした。次回機会があれば、他の日帰りツアーにも参加したいです。