All Reviews for 2026 Japan Cherry Blossom Tours

For us who are over 70 years old, it was wonderful to enjoy the surroundings of the Imperial Palace without the hassle of walking around! We took the 10:00 bus course and got off in Asakusa. We enjoyed walking along the Sumida River and through the lively streets of Asakusa, as well as a delicious lunch. The cherry blossoms were not yet in full bloom, but we were able to fully enjoy the feeling of hanami (flower viewing).

７０歳を過ぎた私達には
歩いては回るのは大変な皇居の回り等々を
楽して楽しむことが出来最高‼︎
10：00のコースのバスに乗車し浅草で下車。
隅田川沿いや賑やかな浅草の街歩き、
美味しいランチも楽しみました。
桜は満開まではもう少しでしたが、十分お花見気分を味わうことができました。

I came to Kyoto alone and had no plans at all, so I signed up at the last minute. It had been over 30 years since I last visited Kyoto, and I had no sense of direction, so it was great to be able to efficiently visit the famous spots in just one day. My main goal in Kyoto was to collect goshuin (temple stamps), so I chose this course that includes a visit to Fushimi Inari Taisha. There were some places where I had to wait in line to receive the goshuin, which made it a bit rushed, but I was able to visit all the places I wanted to go.

1人京都へ来たものので全くノープランだったので急遽申し込みました。京都はもう30年以上ぶりで土地勘が全くないので1日で名所を効率的に巡ることができるので良かったです。私の京都第一目的は御朱印巡りだったのって伏見稲荷大社を巡ることができるこのコースを選びました．御朱印を貰うのに並ぶため、時間に余裕が無い所もありましたが行きたい所はすべて行けました。

The weather was cloudy and cold, and the cherry blossoms were either in full bloom or had already started to leaf out. Because it was cloudy, I couldn't take my time to enjoy the sakura. I just passed by in the car, and I only saw the famous spots from a distance, so it felt more like a sightseeing tour of Tokyo rather than a cherry blossom viewing experience.

天気も曇りで寒く、桜も満開か葉桜でした。
曇っているのもあるが、
さくらをゆっくり見ることができなかった。車で通り過ぎるだけ、名所も遠くから見るだけだったので、お花見ツアーと言うか、東京観光って感じでした

I participated on April 1st, but the cherry blossoms were already past their peak. I enjoyed the tour as the guide shared various insights about Tokyo, but I think it would be better to join at the end of March next time.

4月１日に参加しましたが、桜は、もうすでに葉桜。
ガイドさんのお話で、東京を色々案内していただいたので、たのしめましたが、次回は、３月の末に参加が良いと思いました。

I was concerned about the cherry blossom blooming status and the weather, but both were perfect on the day of the event. It was great to see the cherry blossoms from a high vantage point on the bus without having to walk through the crowds of spectators in the city center. The guide's explanations were detailed and informative! Passing under the elevated tracks was thrilling and fun. We got off the bus in Asakusa and visited Senso-ji Temple without going through the crowded Nakamise street, and then we enjoyed the view of the Tokyo Skytree and cherry blossoms leisurely at Sumida Park.

桜の開花状況と天気が気になりましたが当日は両方に恵まれて最高でした。
都心の桜を見物客の混雑の中を歩かずにバスの上の高い目線から見られて良かったです。
ガイドさんの説明も詳しくて良かった！
高架下をくぐるのもスリリングで面白い。
浅草でバスを降りて浅草寺を横から仲見世の混雑を通らずにお参りして、隅田川公園でスカイツリーと桜をゆっくり楽しみました。

I had accumulated quite a few points on Veltra, so I participated in this tour that I had been interested in for a while. It was fun to see Mount Fuji from various locations.

ベルトラのポイントが結構貯まっていたので、前から興味があったこちらのツアーに参加しました。色んな場所から富士山を拝見できて楽しかったです。

Since it was my second time in Shirakawa-go, I felt like I was reconfirming it as a tourist spot, but Gokayama was quiet and still had some snow, allowing me to enjoy a more enriching experience.

白川郷は2回目だったので、観光地として再確認した感でしたが五箇山は静かで雪も残っていましたのでより味わい深い時間を過ごせました。

I participated with my mother and daughter, making it three generations. The bus had no roof, so it felt a bit chilly, but it was great to see the cherry blossoms up close. Overall, they were about 30% in bloom, but the guide's explanations were bright and enjoyable. We got off in Asakusa, had a meal, and then walked to Ueno Park.

母、娘、私の３世代で参加。バスは屋根が無いので少し肌寒く感じましたが桜を間近に見られて良かったです。全体的には３分咲き程度でしたが、ガイドさんの説明も明るく楽しかったです。
浅草で降りて、食事をしてから上野公園まで歩きました。

I went on a trip to Kyoto with friends for the first time in a while, and I wanted to make the most of our time by visiting the main attractions, so I joined this tour. I was a bit anxious about being with foreigners, but the tour guide explained everything clearly, and we were able to enjoy sightseeing without any delays in our meeting times.

友達と久しぶりの京都旅行、時間を無駄にせずに主要な所に行きたくて、このツアーに参加しました
外国の方達と一緒で不安もありましたが、添乗員さんがわかりやすく説明もしてくれて、集合時間も遅れること無く楽しく観光できました。

The cherry blossoms were a bit early, but the view from the second floor, which is usually not seen, was exciting, and I thought a bus tour was nice for a change. The guide was very enjoyable and provided a great tour.

桜はちょっと早めでしたが、普段は見られない2階からの眺めはテンションがあがるし、たまにはバスツアーも良いと思いました。ガイドさんがとても楽しく案内してくれました。

It was a fantastic one-day tour! Our guide Anna is very friendly and she took great care of the participants of the tour. It was very informative and very well organized. Thank you, Anna, you did a great job!

It was a fantastic one day tour!
Our guide Anna is very friendly and she took great care of the participants of the tour.
It was very informative and very well organized.
Thank you, Anna, you did a great job!

The guide explained in both Japanese and English, which was helpful since I had a friend from Australia who only understands English and a Japanese elementary school daughter who only understands Japanese. However, it was a bit hard to understand, and the kids seemed a bit confused. I think if they had incorporated some quizzes or activities, the children would have enjoyed it more.

ガイドさんが日本語と英語で説明してくれて、英語しかわからないオーストラリア人の友達と日本語しかわからない日本人の小学生の娘がいたので、助かった。ただちょっと聞き取りにくく、娘達はちょっとちんぷんかんぷんな様子で、クイズとか取り入れてくれたら子供も楽しめたんじゃないかと思う

The rain was a natural occurrence, so it couldn't be helped, but I regretted participating just to avoid the cancellation fee. The glass fogged up, and I couldn't see the scenery or the flowers from inside the bus, plus it was cold, so there was nothing good about it at all. Even at the initial meeting point, it said to wait until the staff guided us, but even after the time passed, no staff showed up, which left a bad impression of poor organization. Since we paid the same fee as on a sunny day, I hope they consider a plan that can be enjoyed even in the rain.

雨は自然のことだから仕方なかったけど、キャンセル料がかかるからと無理に参加したけど後悔でした。
ガラスがくもってしまってバスの中からも景色も花も見えないし、寒いしで何一ついいことありませんでした。
はじめの集合場所だって係員が案内するまでお待ちくださいって書いてあったけど、時間すぎても係員はこないし、手際が悪い印象。
晴れの日と同じ料金を払っているので、雨の場合でも楽しめるプランを考えてほしいです。

I think the guide must have had a tough time providing information in both English and Japanese, but I felt they were kind and it was great. Thank you for your help.

ガイドさんも英語と日本語での案内で大変だったと思いますが、親切で良かったと思いました。お世話になりました

Sitting in a bus seat while touring Tokyo is incredibly comfortable. However, taking pictures of cherry blossoms while wearing a seatbelt is quite challenging... The nearby cherry blossoms are blocked by the window frame, so you can only capture the distant ones within the frame. Therefore, I recommend enjoying the cherry blossoms from the window rather than focusing on photography. ♬

バスの座席に座ったまま東京巡りが出来るのは快適そのもの。
ただし、シートベルトをしたまま桜の写真を撮るのはなんとも難しい。。。
近くの桜は窓枠にさえぎられるため、遥かかなたの桜を窓枠におさめるしかない。
ということで、撮影より車窓からの桜を楽しむことをオススメします♬

Since it was a three-day weekend, all the spots were extremely crowded, so I thought my stay would be short, but I believe the cost performance is good if I can visit various places at this price.

Most of the time, it was in English and Chinese, but I was helped because they spoke to me in Japanese. A friend from Thailand was visiting, so I was able to translate from Japanese to Thai and convey the information.

Thank you very much.

三連休ということもあり、どこのスポットも大混雑だったので、滞在時間が短いとも思いましたが、このお値段で色々まわれるならコスパは良いと思いました。

基本、英語と中国語でしたが、日本語で話しかけて下さったので、助かりました。
タイから友人が来ていたので、日本語からタイ語に訳して伝えることが出来ました。

ありがとうございました。

The on-site assistance and time management were excellent, but the way they handled my wife's forgotten mobile phone was outstanding. They stopped the bus as quickly as possible and provided great help with arranging a taxi and how to return to Kyoto Station.

当日のアテンドや、時間配分も素晴らしかったですが、妻が携帯電話を忘れてしまった時の対応が素晴らしかったです。バスを出来るだけ早く止めて、タクシーの手配方法から京都駅への戻りかた等、とても良くしていただきました。

The wind was a bit chilly, and we could hardly see any cherry blossoms, but it was enjoyable to tour around Tokyo from the roof of a double-decker bus, which is not something you can do very often.

少し風は冷たく桜はほとんど見る事はできませんでしたが、2階建てバスの屋根からなかなか見ることのできない東京都内を周遊できて楽しかったです。

I was waiting in front of the police box at the meeting point, but there was no sign of the gathering. According to information from others, the location of the police box has moved due to construction. The correct spot was actually in front of where the police box used to be! I thought it was amazing that everyone was able to gather properly with that information. The tour was particularly enjoyable without any issues. When I tried using the English conversation skills I learned long ago, it seemed to get through, which also became a fun memory.

集合場所の交番前で待ってたけど集合の気配なし、他の人の情報で工事中で交番の場所が移動しているとの事、正解は今まで交番があった所の前でした！
あの情報でちゃんと皆が集合出来ているのはスゴいと思いました。
ツアーは特に問題なく楽しかったです。
昔習った英会話を試してみたらちゃんと伝わってたみたいでそれも楽しい思い出になりました。

Shirakawa-go, where snow still remains, had beautiful scenery. The guide was fluent in English and impressive. Since all the restaurants were crowded, I think a meal plan is reassuring. I am very satisfied.

雪がまだ残っている白川郷は景色が良かったです
ガイドさんが英語ペラペラで凄かったです
飲食店はどこも混雑しているので食事付きのプランは安心だと思います
とても満足しています

It was a very enjoyable bus tour where we efficiently visited the sightseeing spots I wanted to go to in just one day. I was very satisfied that I could enjoy the delicious yudofu for lunch without having to wait. The tour guide, Mr. Ikeda, was very unique, making the experience never boring. The other passengers on board were also well-mannered, allowing for a pleasant experience. Thank you very much!

行きたかった観光地を一日で効率良く回れて、とても楽しいバスツアーでした。
昼食の湯豆腐は待たずに美味しくいただくことができて大満足です。
添乗員の池田さんはとてもユニークで飽きずに過ごせました。
同乗した他のお客様もマナーが良く、気持ち良く利用することができました。
おおきに！

I wanted to get off the open bus quickly because it was raining and cold. The VIP waiting room was hard to find and far away. It wasn't enjoyable at all, not even a little. What a shame. 😢

桜に早く、オープンバスで雨、寒く
早く下車したかった。
VIp待合室は分かりづらく遠い
1ミリも楽しくなかった。残念😢

I participated in a day trip tour from Nagoya for the first time, and I really enjoyed it as we efficiently visited the somewhat difficult-to-reach places of Hida Takayama and Shirakawa-go. The tour was aimed at inbound travelers, and there were many foreign participants, but the guide explained everything in Japanese, English, and Chinese, which was great. The driver also efficiently handled the long-distance driving, and despite some traffic, we arrived at Nagoya Station earlier than expected, allowing us to comfortably catch the Shinkansen to Tokyo. Thank you very much. I look forward to participating in other tours as well.

今回初めて名古屋からの日帰りツアーに参加しましたが、飛騨高山と白川郷と行きづらい場所を効率よく回ってくれてとても楽しめました。ツアーはインバウンド向けで外国の方が多かったのですが、ガイドさんが、日本語、英語、中国語とそれぞれの言葉で説明してくれたので良かったです。ドライバーさんも長距離を効率よく運転していただき渋滞があったにもかかわらず時間よりも早く名古屋駅に到着することができたのでお陰様で東京までの新幹線にも余裕で間に合いました。ありがとうございました。また、他のツアーにも参加させていただきたく思います。

We had a perfectly timed free time of two hours in Takayama and two hours in Shirakawa-go. Most of the participants were from abroad, especially of Chinese descent. The guide provided a brief introduction on the bus, but was kind, and considering the price, the content was quite satisfactory.

高山で２時間、白川郷で２時間とちょうど良い長さの自由時間でした。大半が外国からの方（特に中華系）でした。ガイドはバスの車内での簡単なものではありましたが親切で、値段を考えれば十分に満足できる内容でした。

It was a comfortable Shirakawa-go tour. They also prepared lunch for us, allowing me to enjoy my own time. I was very satisfied with the one-person day tour. It was a memorable experience.

快適な白川郷ツアーでした。
お昼のお食事も用意して戴いてて自分だけの時間を楽しむ事が出来ました。
たったひとりだけの１日ツアー満足。思い出ツアーでした。

At the first Fushimi Inari Taisha, I mistakenly went towards the mountain instead of returning, and I had to turn back halfway to make it in time for the meeting. At the next stop, Kiyomizu-dera, there were so many people that it took a long time just to stand in line to buy something, and I was cutting it close for the meeting time. However, at Kinkaku-ji, I ended up having quite a bit of extra time, and I wished I could have had a little more time at other places as well.

But overall, I am very satisfied. The guide was kind and friendly, which was great.

最初の伏見稲荷大社では、戻るところを間違えて山の方に行ってしまい、途中で引き返してなんとか集合時間に間に合いました。次の清水寺でも、ものすごい人で、買い物一つにもレジに並ぶのに時間がかかってしまい、集合時間ギリギリに。そのあとの金閣寺では逆に随分と時間が余ってしまって、他のところでもう少し時間の余裕が持てたらなーと思いました。
でも全体的にはとても満足です。ガイド様も親切で気さくで良かったです。

In Gujo Hachiman, we were guided through the old streets and cultural sites (those who wanted to explore freely could disperse). In Hida Takayama, we had free time to explore (lunch on our own) while enjoying the streets and visiting Takayama Jinya, where we tried Hida beef sushi and gohei mochi. In Shirakawa-go, we had plenty of time to follow the recommended route from our guide, going up to the observation deck and visiting one of the houses. Our guide, Moe, did an excellent job. However, I deducted one star because I couldn't find the meeting place.

郡上八幡では、古い街並みと文化財をガイドさんに案内してもらい、（自由散策をしたい方は解散）飛騨高山は自由散策（各自昼食）で、街並みを眺めながら高山陣屋を訪れつつ、飛騨和牛のお寿司や五平餅を食べました。白川郷では、ガイドさんおすすめのルートをぐるっとひと回り、展望台へ上ったり一軒見学するぐらいは充分時間がありました。ガイドのMoeさんの仕切りが大変良かったです。が、集合場所がわからなかったので星一つ減らしました。

I was very satisfied with how efficiently we were able to visit many places. Aside from the three of us, everyone else was from abroad (including the guide and the driver), but it was a completely comfortable day trip bus tour. Thank you again!

たくさんの場所を効率よく回れて大満足でした。
私たち3人以外は外国の方ばかりでしたが（ガイドさんとドライバーさんも）全く快適な日帰りバスツアーでした。
またよろしくお願いします。

The tour was refreshing and enjoyable since everyone except for three Japanese people were foreigners. The tour guide, Kousei, spoke English and Japanese clearly and understandably, which was great. We were able to visit only the sightseeing spots we wanted without any waste of time.

ツアーは3組の日本人以外は全て外国の方だったので、とても新鮮で楽しかったです。ツアーガイドkouseiさんの英語、日本語のガイドも聞きやすく、わかりやすく良かったです。行きたい観光スポットだけを無駄なく回れました。

Recently, it was rare to have snow, and I was able to see the snowy scenery of Shirakawa-go. Since I had plenty of time, I was able to fully enjoy the highlights. The lunch was delicious, and Gokayama was also great.

What made this bus tour so good was definitely thanks to the tour guide.

Thanks to their precise recommendations and efficient advice on how to get around, I was able to manage my time well and enjoy all the sightseeing without missing anything. The explanations on the bus, which included some English, were witty and everyone was able to listen to them with enjoyment.

I would definitely like to request this again on my next opportunity. Thank you very much.

最近では珍しく雪が降って、雪景色の白川郷を見る事が出来ました。
時間もゆとりがあったので、見どころを満喫できました。
昼食も美味しく、五箇山も良かったです。

今回のバスツアーが良かったのは、なんと言っても添乗員さんのおかげです。

おすすめポイントや効率よくまわるアドバイスが的確だったおかげで、うまく時間配分も出来て漏れなく観光出来ました。
英語を交えたバス内の説明もウィットにとんでいて、全員楽しく話を聞けました。

次の機会も、またぜひお願いしたいと思います。
ありがとうございました。