All Reviews for 2026 Japan Cherry Blossom Tours

The guidance and explanations provided by our tour guide, Mr. Kuroda, were very clear and left a positive impression. I am very grateful for the information about the post office in Shirakawa-go. By the way, the post office stamp was from the "World Heritage Hida Shirakawa-go Hatogaya Post Office." For someone like me who collects stamps in a passbook, it became a wonderful keepsake. Additionally, the driver was very cautious, allowing us to enjoy the tour with peace of mind. Thank you very much.

添乗員の黒田さんの案内と説明、非常に分かりやすく好感が持たれました。
白川郷で郵便局をお教えいただいたこと、大変感謝しております。
ちなみに局のハンコは「世界遺産飛騨白川郷鳩谷郵便局」でした。郵便局の通帳にスタンプを集めている私にとっては、非常に良い記念になりました。
また、ドライバーさんも慎重な運転で安心してツアーを楽しめました。
有難うございました。

It was my first tour of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama. I wanted to see the snowy scenery of Shirakawa-go, but it was disappointing that there was hardly any snow. However, following the guide's recommendations, I was able to take the best photos. The souvenirs were also very well received. If I have the opportunity to go again, I definitely want to join the tour. I would also like to recommend it to my friends.

初めての白川郷、五箇山ツアーでした。
雪景色の白川郷を見たかったのですが、ほとんど雪がなく残念ではありましたが、ガイドさんのおすすめ情報に従い、ベストな写真が取れました。
お土産も大好評でした。
次回も行く機会があればぜひツアーに参加したいと思います。
友達にも薦めたいと思います。

I finally got to visit Shirakawa-go, a dream I've had for many years. The guide immediately lifted the atmosphere on the bus with their lively chatter and fluent English, making the long journey feel quick and enjoyable. They shared many hidden gems and interesting facts, allowing us to have an unexpectedly wonderful time in Shirakawa-go! I believe the guide, Mr. Kuroda, played a significant role in this experience! Thank you very much.

長年の夢だった白川郷にやっと行くことができました。ガイドさんは出発と同時に軽快なお喋りと流暢な英語でバスの雰囲気を一気に上げてくださり長い移動も全く苦にならずあっという間の時間でした。
穴場スポットや豆知識をたくさん話してくださり、白川郷でも想像以上の楽しい時間を過ごすことができました！ガイドの黒田さんの力は大きかったと思います！！ありがとうございました。

Since it was my first time visiting Arashiyama, I made a reservation to take the tram and go down the Hozu River. It was a refreshing two hours, enjoying the fun stories from the boatman and leisurely moving through nature. I highly recommend it.

初めて嵐山に行くので、トロッコに乗って保津川の川下りに行こうと、予約しました。
船頭さんのたのしいお話と、自然の中をゆったりと進み、リフレッシュの2時間でした。
おすすめです。

I participated in the Hozu River boat ride based on a friend's recommendation, and to be honest, I thought the price was a bit high. However, the boatman's talk and performance during the hour and a half made me laugh so much—when was the last time I laughed like that? Of course, the boat ride was thrilling, and it was a great experience with opportunities to observe nature and wildlife. I even thought about wanting to experience it in each season. I got to enjoy the boat ride, Yoshimoto Shinkigeki, and a safari park! I will definitely choose this again for my next trip to Kyoto!

保津川下り、友達のおすすめで、今回のスケジュールに組んだのですが、正直、料金がちょっとお高いなぁと思って参加しました。
それが、船頭さんのトーク、パフォーマンス、１時間半くらいの時間、こんなに笑ったのって最近あったっけ？って。
勿論、川下りはスリルあり、自然や生き物の観察もあっての、とてもいいものでした。
四季毎に、体験してみたいと思ったくらいです。
川下りと吉本新喜劇、サファリパークを体験できました笑
次の京都旅行には、またチョイスします！

I participated in this as a graduation trip with my son. The weather was nice, and a pleasant breeze was blowing, making it incredibly fun. The boatman's stories were also interesting. Next time, I would like to bring my mother along.

息子と卒業旅行として参加しました。
天気も良くて、気持ちが良い風も吹いてて、最高に楽しかったです。
船頭さんの話も面白かったです。
また、今度は母を一緒に連れてきたいです。

I participated from Tohoku and had trouble finding the meeting place, but I finally figured it out by asking someone who was preparing for the opening that day. I got tired from walking here. About 80% of the participants were from abroad, and the guide who quickly navigated us through the huge crowd was amazing.

東北からの参加で集合場所が分からず当日開店準備をしていた方に聞いてようやく分かりました。ここで歩きつかれました。参加者の８割が外国からの参加で大変な人混みのなか素早く移動案内するガイドさんは凄かったです。

I was glad to experience various recommendations from the tour guide. Also, if I have time at my travel destination, I would like to use them again. The bus tour in Hawaii that I went on last time was also great.

添乗員さんのお勧めを、いろいろ体験出来て良かったです。また、旅行先で、時間があれば、利用したいです。前回行った、ハワイのバスツアーも、良かっです。

The tour guide's explanations were very clear, and they provided great insider information, which was really nice. They also explained things in English, so I think it's good for international visitors as well.

添乗員さんの説明が、とても分かりやすく、穴場情報も教えてもらい
とてもよかったです。英語でも説明してくれてたので、海外の方にもいいと思います。

I got lost on the way back to the station in Arashiyama, and I stayed overnight in Osaka that day, which was very tiring! I would have appreciated prior notice about any changes to the itinerary.

解散が嵐山で帰りの駅まで迷い当日大阪泊でしたのですが大変疲れました!内容変更は事前にご連絡頂きたかったです。

The guide had extensive knowledge of hidden photography spots and recommended souvenirs, providing unique explanations filled with humor that made the trip enjoyable. Additionally, the service was excellent, as the guide also provided explanations in English for foreign tourists.

撮影ポイントの穴場やお勧めのお土産などの
知識が豊富なうえ、冗談を交えたユニークな説明をされ楽しい旅を満喫できました。また、外国人観光客のために英語でも説明されるなど接客が素晴らしくガイドさんでした。

This time, I participated with my sister and children. As adults, it's hard to gather in such an environment, but it turned out to be a very enjoyable sightseeing experience. The timing was also very good, and I felt my heart fluttering at various places after a long time. The weather was pleasant, and the scenery was breathtaking. The tour guide was very kind, taking the time to take photos for us. I did some shopping at souvenir shops here and there, and there were many delicious things that could only be found there. I definitely want to participate again. I want to create more memories in life.

今回、姉と子供と参加させてもらいました。大人になり、なかなか集まらない環境の中とても楽しい観光になりました。時間設定もとても良く、行くところ所で久々に心がウキウキしました。気候も心地よく景色は絶景でした。添乗員さんに声をかけてもらい写真を撮っていただいたりとても親切でした。所々のお土産屋で買い物したりそこでしか食べれない物がたくさんありとても美味しかったです。また是非参加したいと思います。また人生の思い出を作りたいです。

I participated in a bus tour to visit Kyoto's famous sites in one day with a friend. We gathered at Kyoto Station, and about half of the participants were foreigners. It was refreshing that we took the JR train to Fushimi Inari Station instead of starting directly on the bus. During the ride, the tour guide provided explanations in Japanese, English, and Korean. At Fushimi Inari Shrine, we passed through the red torii gates and took many beautiful photos. The view from Kiyomizu-dera was stunning, and the reflection of Kinkaku-ji on the water was the best. In Arashiyama, we took commemorative photos at Togetsukyo Bridge and Sagano. We had enough time to manage our sightseeing, enjoy street food, and buy souvenirs. The weather was great, making for a fun and fulfilling day, and the tour guide was very kind. If I have another opportunity to visit Kyoto, I would like to sign up for a different tour.

京都の名所を1日で廻るバスツアーに友人と参加しました。京都駅集合で外国の方も半分くらい参加されてあり、JRで伏見稲荷駅まで行き最初からバスでは、なかったのも新鮮でした。車中では、添乗員さんが日本語、英語、韓国語での説明されてありました。伏見稲荷大社では、赤い鳥居をくぐり映える沢山の写真、清水寺では、素晴らしい京都の景色。水面に映る金閣寺は、最高でした。嵐山では、渡月橋、嵯峨野での記念写真。自分達なりの観光時間配分も余裕があり、食べ歩きやお土産を買ったり、お天気も良く楽しく充実した日でした、添乗員さんもとても親切な方でした。また、京都に行く機会があれば、別のツアーに申し込みをしたいと思います

It was amazing! The stories from the captains were interesting, and above all, the parallel run with the trolley train was fantastic. Thank you, captains, I got some great photos.

最高でした！船長さん達の話しも面白く、そしてなんといってもトロッコ列車との並走、ありがとう船長さん達、良い写真撮れました。

Was it the snowy Shirakawa-go at this timing? Or the fresh green Shirakawa-go? There was a possibility of being caught in between, but it turned out to be a very good timing.

With the snow from a few days prior still remaining, we were able to enjoy the breathtaking scenery under warm, sunny skies with no wind on the day of our visit.

It was my first time seeing the gassho-zukuri houses, and I made various discoveries that were quite enjoyable. Although these buildings are now recognized as a World Heritage site, they were originally ordinary homes rooted in daily life. To us, they may seem unusual, but you can sense the daily activities and ingenuity of life within them, which evokes something special. I believe they are definitely worth seeing.

The tour also had a relaxed schedule for a day trip from Kanazawa Station, making it easy to participate and enjoy casually. There was plenty of time, including for meals, and the time allocation was just right. The tour guide and the driver shared various stories along the way, so we were never bored.

I thought it would be wonderful to join again in the fall.

このタイミング、雪の白川郷か？新緑の白川郷か？どっちつかずの状態もあり得ましたが、非常に良いタイミングでした。
数日前の雪が残った状態で、当日は晴天無風の暖かな日差しの中、絶景を堪能する事が出来ました。
初めて合掌作り家々を拝見しましたが、色々な発見があって良かったです。今は世界遺産として認定されている特別な建物ですが、本来は生活に根差した普通の家屋だった筈です。我々にとっては異様な風体ですが、日々の営みと生活の工夫が見え隠れして、何か感じるものがあります。一見お価値ありだと思います。
ツアーも金沢駅からの日帰りで余裕を持ったスケジュールなので、気軽に参加し、カジュアルに過ごせる事が出来ると思います。食事も含め、時間は十分。過不足の無い時間配分でした。ツアーガイドの方、ドライバーさんに至っても、道中色々とお話をして下さり、退屈しません。
次回は秋に参加出来たら最高だと思いました。

I chose this tour because I wanted to visit many famous spots in one day. The transfer from Kyoto Station to Fushimi Inari Taisha was by train. It was said that traveling by train avoids traffic jams that occur with bus transfers. The ride was short, and Fushimi Inari Taisha was right in front of the station, so the transfer was not a hassle at all.

After that, we moved by bus to Kiyomizu-dera, Kinkaku-ji, and Arashiyama. We had plenty of time, so I was able to fully enjoy the experience! The guide was kind and provided various explanations. Every time we arrived at a location, they cheered, "Let's go go go~!" to entertain the guests!

The return from Arashiyama to Kyoto was also by train, which helped us avoid traffic, allowing us to return right on schedule. I highly recommend this tour for those who want to visit many famous spots in one day! ♡

1日で沢山の名所を巡りたかったのでこちらのツアーを選びました。
京都駅から伏見稲荷大社までは電車での移動でした。バスでの移動は渋滞する理由から電車移動との事。乗車時間も短く、駅の目の前が伏見稲荷大社でしたので、移動は苦ではなかったです。
その後はバスの移動で清水寺、金閣寺、嵐山へ移動。時間も十分ありましたので満喫できました！
ガイドの方も親切で、色々と説明もして頂きました。現地に着く度に、『let's go go go〜！』とお客さんを楽しませてくれました！
嵐山から京都まではまた電車移動でしたが、渋滞など回避出来るので、希望時間通りに戻る事が出来ました。
1日で沢山の名所に行きたい方はオススメです♡

I was able to capture the almost deserted snowy landscape of Shirakawa-go early in the morning, and the recommended spots by the guide were truly wonderful.

Gokayama was also a place I would never have visited without the tour, but compared to Shirakawa-go, it was less crowded and quiet, and I genuinely felt glad to have gone there.

The guide and the lunch were almost all fantastic, but there was one point. The view of several gassho-zukuri buildings and the village was mostly visible only from the "left side" of the bus, and those of us sitting on the right side couldn't see anything while the bus was moving, which felt unfair since we all paid the same amount.

I would like to see some arrangements for seat exchanges or free seating on the tour bus.

白川郷には朝早くほぼ誰もいない雪景色を写真に収めることが出来たし、ガイドさんのオススメスポットは本当に素晴らしかった。
五箇山も、ツアーでなければ絶対行かない場所だが、白川郷に比べ人も少なく静かで行けて良かったと心から思えた場所だった。
ガイドさん、ランチのお食事、ほぼ全て素晴らしかったのだが1点。
合掌造りの建物数件、集落などバスからの眺めがほぼ全て「左側」の車窓からしか見えず、私含む右側席の人々は走行中立って見ることもできず、同じお金を払っているのに不公平に感じた。

ツアーバスの座席交換や自由席などのを工夫をして欲しい。

Kyoto Station Meeting Point
→ It will be on the Central Exit side. I immediately recognized the tour guide because they were wearing a yellow happi. There, I was given a train ticket to Fushimi Inari and we went together to the site.

Fushimi Inari Taisha
→ About 1 hour of worship time. It felt surprisingly short despite seeming long. The Senbon Torii was breathtaking, with a lot of ups and downs. When I looked at the clock, I realized it was already that time, and I couldn't gauge the time to return to the meeting point, so I turned back. The grounds are surprisingly spacious, so it's better to choose the places you want to visit in advance. The goshuin was printed and cost 500 yen.

Kiyomizu-dera
→ I chose the optional lunch (tempura set). It was about what I expected. Kiyomizu-dera had many visitors, so I had to choose my spots carefully to take good photos. The Suigudo Tainai Tour (100 yen) was good. You walk in complete darkness and reach a place of light that grants wishes. Of course, I was told at the beginning that I could only make one wish and couldn't be greedy. The goshuin was handwritten and cost 300 yen. I ended up waiting about 30 minutes here. In the end, I couldn't drink from the Otowa Waterfall, as I was already in a waiting state for about 30 minutes. The stage of Kiyomizu was beautiful. I could understand why so many people come to worship.

Kinkaku-ji
→ I wonder if there is such a beautiful temple in such a long history. The beautiful shine welcomed the visitors. The goshuin was handwritten and cost 300 yen. I didn't have to wait in line here. I took a break and enjoyed matcha and sweets for 500 yen.

Arashiyama
→ The bamboo grove and Togetsukyo Bridge are famous. There were many tourists here as well. Rickshaws were running for tourists. If I wasn't alone, I would have liked to try riding one... (;^_^A In the end, I received a ticket back to Kyoto Station and we dispersed.

There were 40 participants. The Osaka and Kyoto groups merged at Fushimi Inari Taisha. About two-thirds of the participants were foreigners, and half of them were Korean.

I thought it would be a bit difficult to plan the same route by myself. Taking a bus makes moving around easier, and since the schedule is set, there's the advantage of not having to worry. However, it's a bit disappointing that there was no explanation on-site. Well, there was an explanation on the bus beforehand.

If I have the opportunity again, I would like to participate. Next time, definitely with my wife!

京都駅集合
　→中央口側になります。添乗員さんは、黄色のハッピを着ていたのですぐにわかりました。そこで、伏見稲荷までの電車の切符を渡され、現地まで一緒に行きます。

伏見稲荷大社
　→約1時間の参拝時間。
　　以外と長いようで短かったです。特にどこまで続くのかと千本鳥居
　　圧巻でした。登ったり降りたりでした。
　　時計を見るともうこんな時間、現在地から集合までの時間が読めず
　　途中で、戻った。意外と広い敷地なので、事前に参拝したい所を
　　選んだ方が良い。
　　御朱印は、印刷の物で、500円

清水寺
　→オプションの昼食（天ぷら御膳）を選択。まぁこんなもんかなと
　　清水寺では、参拝客が多く、良いスポットの写真を撮るのも
　　場所を選ばないといけなかった。
　　随求道胎内巡り（100円）は、良かった。本当に真っ暗の中を歩いて行き
　　行きついた先に願いをかなえてくれる光の場所がある。
　　もちろん、願いは一つ欲張ったら、ダメだと最初に説明があった。
　　御朱印は、手書きの300円。ここで待ち時間が30分程度かかった。
　　結局、音羽の滝を飲むことが出来なかった。既に約30分の待ち状態。
　　清水の舞台は、美しかった。多くの方が参拝されるのも分かる気がした。

金閣寺
　→長い歴史の中で、これほど美しい寺は存在するのかと思う。
　　美しい輝きが、来場者を迎えてくれた。
　　御朱印は手書き。300円。ここは並ばなくても良かった。
　　一休みのつもりで、抹茶とお茶菓子を頂いた。500円。

嵐山
　→竹林と渡月橋が有名。ここも観光客が多かった。人力車も環境客向けに
　　走っていた。一人ではなかったら、乗ってみたかった・・・。(;^_^A
　　最後、京都駅行きの切符をもらい解散。

定員は、40名の参加。うち大阪便と京都便が伏見稲荷大社にて合流。
外国人は、三分の二は、外国人で、その半分は韓国人だった。

もし同じルートを自分で計画を立てて回るには、ちょっと無理があると
思った。バスだと移動も楽だし、タイムスケジュールも決まっているので
心配しなくても良いメリットがある。ただ、現地での説明が無いのが
ちょっと残念かな。まぁ事前にバスの中で、説明はありましたがね。

また機会が有れば、参加したいです。今度はぜひ嫁と！

Handmade Senbei Experience
I baked senbei for the first time.
It was done in no time!
It was delicious.

手焼きせんべい体験
初めて　お煎餅を焼きました
あっという間にできるんですね
美味しかったです

In mid-February, I went on my first trip to Kyoto with my daughter (in her early 20s) and my mother (in her 50s). My daughter had visited Kyoto once during a school trip, but it was my mother's first time, so we were unsure about the transportation and time needed to move between the sights. That's why we decided to use this tour.

First, here are the positive aspects:
1. Since we gathered at Kyoto Station, we stayed at a hotel near the station the night before, and we were able to participate without our luggage, which was stored at the hotel.
2. We were able to visit various places efficiently, so we could enjoy sightseeing without getting lost even in distant locations. There seemed to be many one-way streets in Kyoto, so we didn't have to worry about transportation costs.
3. The guide provided explanations about the destinations and sights along the way while we were on the bus, allowing us to confirm our location by looking at the guidebook map.

Things I would like to request from the bus company:
1. While the reservation confirmation email included the order of destinations, it did not specify the arrival times or duration of stay at each location. It mentioned that lunch would be taken at Kiyomizu-dera, so we were also considering having lunch there, but we couldn't make a reservation for a restaurant because we didn't know the timing.
2. Regarding the order of sightseeing, we went to Arashiyama last. Since Arashiyama is an outdoor sightseeing spot, it was quite dark after 3 PM in winter, and we couldn't appreciate the beauty of the bamboo grove. If possible, I think visiting Arashiyama in the morning would be more worthwhile.
3. Also, concerning Arashiyama, the JR Saga-Arashiyama Station was difficult to find. I thought it would be easier to navigate if the first sightseeing spot was Arashiyama, and then we could continue with the bus tour from there.

As for Kiyomizu-dera, we didn't have enough time and ended up eating takeout on the bus. The next day, we visited Yasaka Shrine and Kiyomizu-dera (aside from the temple visit) on our own, so I hope that more distant sightseeing spots can be included in the itinerary instead of the conveniently located Kiyomizu-dera.

2月中旬に初めての京都旅行に娘（20代前半）と母（50代）で行きました。
娘は修学旅行で一度京都は観光済みでしたが、母は初めてのため土地勘がなく名所と名所の移動手段や時間が不安だったので、こちらのツアーを利用させていただきました。

まず良かったこと
①京都駅集合だったので京都駅近くのホテルに前泊しましたが、荷物はホテルに預けたので身軽に参加できました。
②効率的に回ることができましたので、離れた場所も迷わずに観光できました。京都市内は一方通行も多そうでしたので、駐車代金も含め交通であたふたしなくてすみました。
③ガイドさんは車内では目的地や途中の名所の説明はしてもらえたので、ガイド本の地図を見ながら「今ここら辺を走ってるのね」と確認もできました。

バス会社さんにお願いしたいこと
①予約確認メールに目的地の順番は書かれてますが、各目的地の到着時間や滞在時間が書かれていません。昼食付きプランの方が清水寺で取る事は書かれてましたので、私たちも清水寺で昼食を取ろうと考えてましたが、時間がわからないので飲食店の予約ができませんでした。
②観光の順番ですが、最後に嵐山に行きます。嵐山は屋外観光で雨天時はもちろん冬の15時過ぎは薄暗く竹林の小道の美しさは感じることができませんでした。できれば、嵐山が午前中の方が見応えがあると思います。
③同じく嵐山ですが、JR嵯峨嵐山駅がわかりにくかったです。最初の観光地が嵐山でそこからバス観光になると迷わずにすむかと思いました。

清水寺に関しては時間が足りず、テイクアウトをバスで食べました。翌日、八坂神社や清水寺（お寺さん参り以外）を自分たちで回りましたので、交通の便の良い清水寺はルートに入れず距離の遠い観光地を組んでもらえるといいなと思いました。

I was worried about what would happen since I received an email about a bus change the day before, but on the day of the trip, it was a full-sized bus with all seats taken! The guide provided explanations in both Japanese and English, and since they go to Shirakawa-go every day, there was a lot of fresh information included.

前日にバスのチェンジのメールが来たのでどうなるのかと心配しましたが
当日は大型バスで満席でした！
ガイドさんの説明は日本語・英語で行われましたが
毎日白川郷へ行かれているとかで、
新鮮な情報がたくさん織り込まれていました

We took the trolley train to the final stop and then transferred to a bus to the river rafting location. Although the water level was low and the bottom of the boat hit some rocks, we had a very enjoyable rafting experience. Since it was a long trip of over two hours with low water levels, it's essential to prepare for cold weather in winter.

トロッコ列車で終点まで上がり、そこからバスで川下りの場所まで移動しました。水が少なく運行ギリギリとのことで船底に岩が当たっていましたが、とても楽しい川下りを体験できました。水が少なく2時間越えの長丁場でしたので、冬は防寒対策が必要です。

I wanted to see Shirakawa-go covered in snow, but I was anxious about driving on snowy roads, so I joined a bus tour. The guide was fluent in English, and the timing and content of the highlights shared during the ride created a wonderful atmosphere, making the journey very enjoyable.

At Shirakawa-go, I was able to see beautiful scenery at the points recommended by the guide, and the meal was delicious. The driver was very reassuring, and I ended up sleeping soundly on the way back. Thank you for a fun and valuable experience.

雪の積もる白川郷を見てみたかったものの、自分で雪道を運転していくのは不安だったのでバスツアーに参加しました。
ガイドさんは英語も堪能で、車内での見どころ案内などの内容やタイミングもとても雰囲気が良くて道中ほっこり楽しませていただきました。

白川郷現地ではガイドさんにおすすめしていただいたポイントでとても綺麗な景色を見ることができ、お食事も美味しかったです。
運転手さんもとても安心できる運転で帰り道は熟睡してしまいました。
楽しくて貴重な経験をありがとうございました。

The snow remained, the weather was clear, and everything was sparkling, making it great for photos. The bus guide shared stories both on the way there and back, so the travel didn't feel long. I recommend this tour.

雪が残り、天気が晴れて全てがビカピカ光っていて、とても写真映えが良かったです。
行きも帰りもバスガイドさんが話があり、移動が長く感じなかったです。オススメするツアーです。

First of all, I would like to thank the guide. Thank you for the clear explanations! I was very satisfied to finally visit Shirakawa-go. Although the weather was warm and there wasn't a lot of snow, I had a great time exploring!

ガイドさんにまずはお礼します。
わかりやすく説明してくれてありがとうございます！
念願の白川郷に行けて大満足です。
天気が暖かく雪がいっぱいあるわけでもなかったですが
大変楽しく回れました！

The day after the snowfall was clear and sunny. We were fortunate with the weather and were able to see the white Shirakawa-go. Half of the participants were international guests, and I think they really enjoyed the beautiful Shirakawa-go. The tour guide, Mr. Kuroda, provided clear explanations and pointed out less crowded photo spots, allowing us to take great pictures.

In Hida Takayama, we had more than enough time to relax and enjoy coffee. The Mitarashi dango, with its soy sauce glaze, is not sweet and is unique to Hida Takayama. The Hida beef sushi was popular, and there was a line for it. The experience of making rice crackers was also enjoyable for the international guests. It was an interesting service for buying souvenirs.

I had a lot of fun, but I deducted one star because the lunch was just okay. The grilled Hida beef wrapped in magnolia leaves was delicious, but the rest was rather average.

前日の雪から晴天の当日。お天気に恵まれて雪の白川郷を見ることができました。
参加者の半分が海外からのお客様。絶好の白川郷を楽しんでもらえたと思います。
添乗員の黒田さんの説明もわかりやすく、観光客が少ない映えスポットもおしえてもらって、良い写真が撮れました。

飛騨高山では、十分過ぎる滞在時間で、ゆっくりコーヒーが飲めました。みたらし団子がお醤油たれで甘くなく飛騨高山独特のものです。飛騨牛のお寿司は人気で行列ができていました。
お煎餅焼き体験も海外の人に楽しんでもらえます。お土産を買ってもらうサービスとして面白いです。

とても楽しかったけど、星がひとつ減ったのは、ランチがもう一つ。飛騨牛2切れの朴葉味噌焼きは美味しかったけど、他はまあこんなものかという感じでした。

I had a fun and fulfilling day visiting the World Heritage sites of Shirakawa-go and Takayama. There were many foreign visitors, and everyone seemed to enjoy it. Since it's a challenging journey to do on your own, I recommend taking a tour.

世界遺産の白川郷と飛騨高山も行けて1日が楽しく充実しました。
外国人の方が多かったですが、喜んでしました。
個人で行くのが難しい道のりなのでツアーがおすすめです。

I was finally able to visit the snowy Shirakawa-go with my wife. At first, I thought about exploring on my own using a travel guide, but after learning about this tour, I signed up without hesitation.

Riding the tour bus and listening to the guide, we were able to efficiently visit the two UNESCO World Heritage sites, Shirakawa-go and Gokayama, and explore various places, which was fantastic.

Since it was a Monday and a weekday, we were able to have a leisurely conversation with the local staff at Nagase House in Shirakawa-go and the Ainokura Folk Museum in Gokayama. They shared stories about the past and how life has changed since the designation as a World Heritage site, making it a memorable experience.

The Hida beef wrapped in magnolia leaves and the rainbow trout sweet simmer were both delicious. The freshly grilled white shrimp rice crackers lightly brushed with soy sauce were also tasty.

The guide's use of handmade flip charts for explanations was great. Even without the light-up, it was perfectly fine.

念願叶って雪の白川郷へ妻と2人で訪れることができました。
最初は旅行ガイドを頼りに自力で回ろうかと思っていましたが、当ツアーの存在を知り迷わず申し込みました。
ツアーバスに乗せてもらいガイドの方の案内を聴きながら、白川郷、五箇山の２つのユネスコ世界遺産を効率的に観てあちこち巡ることができとても良かったです。
当日は月曜日で平日だったせいか、白川郷の長瀬家と五箇山の相倉民俗館では、受付をされていた現地の方からゆっくり話も聞けて、昔のことや世界遺産指定後今に至るまで生活で変わったところなどを伺うことができて記憶に残る体験ができました。
お昼の飛騨牛の朴葉焼きと虹鱒甘露煮はとても美味しく頂けました。焼きたてに醤油を軽く塗ったの白海老煎餅も美味でした。
ガイドの方の手作りフリップを使ってのポイントをついた説明も良かったです。
ライトアップでなくてもぜんぜん大丈夫です。

I participated in the tour for the second time because I wanted to see Shirakawa-go in winter. Our guide, Kuroda, looked as lively as ever, which was great to see. One of the recommended souvenirs had changed, and I could really feel that Kuroda is constantly researching. Next time, I would like to visit during the illumination season.

冬の白川郷が見たくて、今回2回目のツアー参加でした。ガイドの黒田さん相変わらずお元気そうでなによりです。
おすすめのお土産がひとつ変わっていて、黒田さんも日々研究しているのだと実感しました。
今度はライトアップの時期に、再訪したいと思います。

It was a tour with participants who were a bit older and some younger, focused on Shirakawa-go, and it was fulfilling. The driver and the guide were both great. The guide was a veteran, and it felt calm listening to him. He was a guide who was attentive to the customers. I felt a sense of ease. I am past retirement and have extended my employment a bit, but I wonder if the guide is around my age? He can still be very active.

定年過ぎた人とちょっと若い人の参加したツアーでしたが、じっくりど白川郷をターゲットにしたツアーで充実しました．ドライバーの方とガイドの方もよかったですね。ガイドの方はベテランで聞いてる方が落ち着いて聞いてました。お客様さんに寄り添ったガイドさんでしたね．余裕を感じました。私は定年過ぎて再雇用でちょっと延長してますが、ガイドさんは私と同年代なのでしょうか？まだまだ活躍できますね。