All Reviews for 2026 Japan Cherry Blossom Tours

I learned that Hakone has attractions beyond just hot springs. The guide was friendly, and it was enjoyable. I would like to experience Hakone's nature again.

温泉だけじゃない、箱根の魅力を知ることがでしました。ガイドさんは気さくな方で、楽しかったです。また箱根の自然を体験したいと思いました。

I have participated a few years ago, and the boatman is younger than before.

He was quite skilled in conversation, and I really enjoyed it.

The whitewater rafting was thrilling and better than the rafting in Wakayama.

I was surprised to see so many soft-shelled turtles along the river!

何年か前にも参加経験ありますが、その時より船頭さんが若年化しています。

話術巧みで、結構楽しめました。

急流下りではスリル満点で、和歌山の筏下りより良かったです。

川沿いにスッポンが沢山いてビックリしました！

I wanted to see the entire area of shibazakura at Shibazakura Park, so I participated. On the way, I saw shibazakura planted in the gardens of private homes, but the scale was completely different. I had never seen such a vast area covered in shibazakura like at the park, so it was definitely the right decision to go there. Additionally, at the tulip garden in Kamiyubetsu, I was able to see various types of tulips, which was interesting. Furthermore, the travel from Sapporo to the eastern part of Hokkaido is quite challenging, so I was really glad to be taken there by a sightseeing bus.

「芝ざくら公園の山一面の芝ざくらを見てみたい」と思い、参加しました。道中、民家の庭に植えられている芝ざくらを見ましたが、それらとは全然スケールが違いました。芝ざくら公園のように、あれほど広範囲にわたって芝ざくらが敷き詰められている光景を見ることはなかったので、現地に行って本当に正解でした。また、上湧別のチューリップ園では、様々な品種のチューリップを見ることができ、面白かったです。
加えて、札幌から道東までの移動は大変なので、観光バスで連れて行ってもらい、本当に良かったです。

Two hours flew by in no time. The breathtaking views of the Hozu River were amazing, and the guides were so much fun; I really enjoyed it. The level of thrill varies depending on the water level, but I believe the guides will keep the atmosphere lively no matter what. Masks are essential, but since eating and drinking are allowed, I was able to hydrate without hesitation. As we approached Arashiyama, a boat loaded with delicious treats came by, and I couldn't help but indulge in some dango. This time, it was all about the fresh greenery, so next time, I want to go see the autumn leaves.

あっという間の二時間。保津川の絶景はもちろん、船頭さんたちのガイドも楽しく、本当に楽しかった。水嵩次第で、スリルの程度は変わりますが、どんな時でも、船頭さんさんたちが盛り上げてくださると思います。マスクは必須だと思いますが、飲食自由なので、水分補給は遠慮なくできました。嵐山に近づいた頃に美味しいものを積んだ船が寄ってきて、ついうっかり、お団子を食べてしまいました。今回、新緑だったので、今度は、紅葉を見に行きたいです。

The weather was great, and I had a lot of fun. The boatmen communicated well and made sure we didn't get bored. Thank you very much! The dinosaur tree was hilarious!

天候にも恵まれ楽しかったです。船頭さんたちのコミユニケーションも良く、退屈しない様にちゃんと考えてくださっていました。ありがとうございました
恐竜の木が笑えたww

I went in mid-May. The fresh greenery and the refreshing breeze from the river were pleasant. I also wanted to see the changes of each season. I will go again. They were helpful in allowing me to change to an earlier river cruise, one hour before my reservation at the ticket counter!

5月中旬に乗りました。新緑と爽やかな川面の風で心地良かったです。四季それぞれの変化も見たくなりました。また行きますね。窓口で予約より1時間早い川下りに変更も直前に受け付けてくださり、助かりました！

The rain from the previous day had cleared, and the weather on the day was cloudy with occasional sunshine. It was neither too hot nor too cold, making for a comfortable experience on the Hozu River boat ride. Since we were seated in the front row, we could clearly hear the fun stories from the boatman, which added to the enjoyment. The only downside was the murkiness of the water due to the rain the day before. I would love to visit during the cherry blossom season and the autumn foliage season as well.

前日の雨もあがり当日は曇り時々晴れ。
暑くもなく寒くもなく快適な保津川下りを体験できました。
最前列席だったので船頭さんの楽しい話もしっかり聞けて楽しさ増々でした。
前日が雨だったので水の濁りが唯一の残念項目。
桜の季節、紅葉の季節にも来てみたいと思いました。

I was able to see beautiful flowers at just the right time. After that, it rained and the temperature dropped, and it seems the flowers lost their vigor. It's difficult since it's all about nature, but for me, it was the best.

丁度タイミングが合い、キレイなお花を見ることができました。あのあと雨が降ったり、気温が下がったりでお花の勢いも失せてしまったようです。自然相手のものなので、難しいですが、私にとっては最高でした。

It was a tour with only four people on a large bus, but the guide's detailed explanations were very good. I was able to take many wonderful photos. There was plenty of time, and the bus drove comfortably. The guide was kind and checked on us multiple times, which was very reassuring.
I look forward to visiting again when I come to Hokuriku.

大きなバスに4人だけのツアーでしたが、添乗員さんの丁寧な説明がとても良かったです。素敵な写メが、沢山撮れました。時間も余裕があって、バスもゆったり運転も良かったです。何度も親切にお声がけして頂き和みました。
また、北陸に来た時には宜しくお願いします。

Thank you for boarding with a good heart despite the 10-minute delay in arrival. The water flow was calmer than I expected, so I was a bit disappointed since I brought a large towel hoping to get splashed more. The boatman was sweating a lot while steering the boat, and his witty storytelling made me laugh. I regret not removing the roof cover when the boatman suggested it. Next time, I would like to board again after the typhoon or in autumn when the maple leaves change color. Thank you very much.

10分遅れの到着でしたが、心を良く乗船してくださってありがとうございました。
水流が思っていたよりも穏やかでもっと水をかぶることを期待して大きなタオルを持って行ってたので少し残念でした。
大汗をかいて船頭さんが操船されていて軽妙な語り口に笑わせてもらいました。
船頭さんから提案があった時に屋根のシートを外しておけばよかったと後悔してます。
次回は台風明けかモミジが色ずく秋にまた乗船したいです。
ありがとうございました。

Lunch packed with mountain delicacies & a hand-baked rice cracker experience.
The miso-grilled Hida beef included in the lunch was delicious.
It was also my first time baking rice crackers, so it was a lot of fun.

Above all, the tour guide was really great.
His name was something like Kuro. He was a veteran male guide who provided detailed information about the highlights and souvenirs, making this trip truly memorable because of him.

山の幸満載の昼食＆手焼きせんべい体験付き
昼食の中に入っていた飛騨牛の味噌焼きが美味しかったです。
お煎餅を焼いたのも初めてだったので楽しかったです。

何と言っても添乗員さんがすごく良かったです。
お名前が黒なんとかさんでした。ベテランの男性の方で見どころやお土産を詳しく教えてくださってこの方がいたからすごく思い出に残る旅行になりました。

I took the trolley from Saga Station to Kameoka Station, and then traveled by bus from Kameoka. There were taxis waiting at Kameoka Station, but they are reservation-only, so if you wish to travel by taxi, you need to make a reservation in advance at Saga Trolley Station.

During the river descent, three boatmen took turns talking to us, and the hour and a half flew by.

One point I would like to see improved is the requirement to print the voucher. Other tour companies allow for voucher-less check-in, where you can simply provide your name at the reception. It feels like a hassle to have to print the voucher and then also write the representative's name and address on paper at the site, making the process feel redundant.

トロッコに乗って嵯峨駅から亀岡駅へ、亀岡からはバスにて移動しました。
亀岡駅にはタクシーも待機していましたが、予約制なのでタクシー移動を希望の方はトロッコ嵯峨駅にて事前予約が必要です。

川下り中は3人の船士さんが交代制でお話くださり、1時間半強があっという間でした。


1点、改善いただきたいのはバウチャーを必ず印刷していかなければいけないというところ。
他の催行会社はバウチャーレスなので、名前を受付でお伝えするだけでチェックインができるようにしてほしいです。バウチャー印刷の上、現地でも紙に代表名、住所等書かなければいけないので手続きが二度手間のように感じます。

My wife visited me in Kanazawa for the first time in six months while I was on a solo assignment. I was looking for a different kind of sightseeing experience in Kanazawa and found this bus tour. Since there was only one tour available that day, I signed up without much expectation. However, this bus tour turned out to be a huge hit! The tour guide was entertaining, and there were special stories from the locals that made it very satisfying. The other passengers were also very friendly, and we truly had a wonderful time and a great vacation. I especially enjoyed learning about the stunning viewpoints in Shirakawa-go and was able to take artistic photos (like the reflection of "reverse Mt. Fuji" in the rice fields, which I called "reverse gassho-zukuri"). It became a great memory, and my wife also gave it high praise, which made me very happy. I am very grateful to our tour guide, Kuroda. This small trip became a significant journey filled with memories for us as a couple. Thank you very much!

単身赴任先　金沢に妻が半年ぶりに訪ねてきました。いつもと違う金沢観光を探していたら当バスツアーを見つけ、その日は一つしか催行されないので期待もせず申し込みました。ところがこのバスツアーは大当たりで添乗員さんの話が面白く、また地元の方ならではの特別な話もあり大満足でした。他の乗客の方もとてもフレンドリーで本当に良い時間、よい休暇を過ごせました。特に白川郷の絶景スポットを知ることができ、アートな写真（田んぼに映る「逆さ富士」ならぬ「逆さ合掌造り」）も撮れ良い思い出になりました。妻からも高評価を得られ、自分としてもとても嬉しい楽しい時間となりました。添乗員黒田さん？にはとても感謝しております。小さな旅が私たち夫婦にとって、思い出となる大きな旅となりました。ありがとうございました。

On the last day of Golden Week, I thought it would be crowded, but it was actually very empty, and I was able to ride as planned without any wait time. I've ridden it many times, but the beauty of the scenery changes with each season, and I really enjoyed it.

GW 最終日で、混雑してるかと思いきや、すごくすいていて、待ち時間なく予定通りに乗れました。何回も乗った事がありますが、やはり季節毎の景色の素晴らしさがあって、とても楽しめました。

The story from the boatman was enjoyable, and the 1 hour and 40-minute river cruise was a very pleasant early summer experience. Since we had a reservation, we were able to enjoy the sightseeing smoothly as planned.

船頭さんのお話も楽しく、１時間４０分の川下りはとても楽しい初夏のひとときでした。予約していたので、スムーズに予定通りの観光が楽しめました。

The guide's stories were enjoyable, and I learned some trivia and great photo spots. After arriving at the station, I immediately went to buy the souvenirs the guide recommended, and I ran into others from the same tour at several shops (laughs). It was a fun tour. Thank you!

ガイドさんのお話も楽しく、『へ～』とトリビアな情報や、とっておき写真スポット等も教えて頂きました。
駅についてからは、すぐにガイドさんに教えて頂いたお土産を購入に向かい、売り場数ヶ所で、同じツアーの方に遭遇（笑）
楽しいツアーでした。ありがとうございました！

I added a day to my first trip to Kanazawa to join this tour. My mother, who traveled with me, was also very satisfied, and I think it was a great decision to participate.

Our guide, Kurokawa, was a veteran and not only was he good at storytelling, but he also made thoughtful adjustments such as:
- Coordinating our movements to avoid overlapping with school trip students
- Sharing photo spots that weren't on the guide map
- Providing points of interest on a handwritten map

There was only one other group with us on the Thursday tour, which made it a luxurious experience.

I was initially worried that the sightseeing time in Shirakawa-go and Takayama, which was about two hours each, might not be enough, but that wasn't the case at all. Since it was a weekday, it was quite empty, and we actually had a bit of extra time.

It's about an hour and a half from Kanazawa, so I highly recommend that anyone traveling to Kanazawa take the time to visit.

初めての金沢旅行に1日追加でこのツアーに参加しました。
一緒に旅行した母も大満足で、参加してとてもよかったと思います。

ガイドの黒川さんがベテランさんで、お話が上手なだけではなく
・修学旅行生と動きが被らないように微調整してくれた
・ガイドマップにはない、フォトスポットを教えてくれた
・手書きの地図でポイントを教えてくれる
など気遣いをしていただきました。
木曜日のツアーで私たちともう1組しかいませんでしたが、贅沢なツアーになりました。

白川郷と高山の観光時間は約2時間ずつで足りるのかなぁ、と最初は心配でしたがそんなことはなく、平日ですいていたので、むしろ少し余裕がありました。

金沢から1時間半程度なので、今後金沢へ旅行される方はぜひ足をのばしてほしいです。

The tour that allowed us to visit both Shirakawa-go and Takayama was a rare opportunity. Thanks to our guide, Mr. Kuroda, I was able to enjoy the experience by utilizing the information he provided about photo spots in Shirakawa-go and souvenirs that can only be purchased there.

白川郷と高山を両方回れるツアーは貴重でした。ガイドの黒田さんが教えてくれた白川郷の写真スポットやそこでしか買えないお土産の情報等活用して楽しむことができました。

The tour guide was very kind, and I had a great time participating. I was very satisfied with being able to efficiently see two World Heritage sites. As a personal request, I would like to see more options for the operation to Hida Takayama, as I couldn't choose the days due to scheduling. Unlike tours that rush through the itinerary, I realized that being able to organize the schedule at our own pace is the biggest appeal. This time, I participated in a 2-night, 3-day trip to Kanazawa, joining on the middle day. It was also nice to be able to leisurely explore the city before and after. Next, I would like to go to Wajima, so I will rely on you again then.

添乗員さんがとても親切で楽しく参加できました。
二つの世界遺産を効率よく見ることができて大満足です。
個人的な要望ですが、飛騨高山までの運行を曜日の都合で選べなかったのでもっと増やしていただきたいです。
全て行程を忙しなく巡るツアーと違い、自分達のペースでスケジュールが組めるのが最大の魅力だと実感しました。今回は2泊3日の金沢旅で真ん中の日に参加しました。前後はゆっくり街中を散策できたのも良かったです。次は輪島方面へ行きたいのでその際にはまたお世話になります。

The shibazakura and tulips are very beautiful, but being shaken around on a bus for 600 km round trip is quite tiring. It's a 12-hour tour departing at 8 AM and returning at 8 PM, and over 8 of those hours were spent on the bus. If it were departing from Asahikawa or Monbetsu instead of Sapporo, it might be a bit easier.

芝ざくらもチューリップも、とても綺麗なのですが、往復600㎞をバスに揺られるのは、さすがにちょっと疲れます。午前8時出発、午後8時帰着の12時間のツアーですが、そのうち8時間以上はバスに揺られていました。札幌発でなく旭川や紋別発だと、もう少し楽かもしれないです。

I had already decided on the sightseeing spots, but there was no explanation of the schedule or itinerary even after getting on the bus. I’ve participated in tours in the Kanto region dozens of times, but I was a bit surprised to see that this seems to be common in Hokkaido! The conversations in Chinese from other passengers were so long and continuous that it was a bit overwhelming.

観光する場所は決まってましたが、バスに乗車しても予定時間や行程の説明もなくて、今まで何十回も関東でツアー参加してきましたけれど、これは北海道では常識なのか～？と少し驚きました！
同乗していた他のお客様の中国語での会話があまりに長くて途切れ無くて少し参りました～。

The guide was kind, and we had plenty of time to leisurely enjoy both the moss phlox and tulips. There were also places to eat for lunch, so I had no worries.

ガイドの方も親切で、芝桜、チューリップ共に十分な時間がありのんびり見ることができました。
昼食も食べるところもあって心配ありませんでした。

Shirakawa-go's nature and the impressive thatched-roof village. It was a highly satisfying course where I could experience Japan's nature and culture! The tour bus guide was also excellent, with perfect timing, conversation, and information!

There was a rice cracker baking experience along the way, and the freshly made rice crackers had a gentle flavor. It’s just right for a short break.

The return trip wasn't too late, so after getting back to the station, I had plenty of time to stroll around the city and relax at a café. I highly recommend it!

白川郷の自然と茅葺き屋根の立派な集落。日本の自然と文化を体験できる満足度の高いコースでした！
観光バスの案内係の方もとてもよく、間合いとトーク、情報量の全てが最適でした！！
途中でお煎餅焼き体験がありましたが、出来立てのお煎餅は優しい味がしました。小休憩がてらの立ち寄りにちょうど良いです。
帰りも遅すぎず、駅に戻ってから市内を散策したり、カフェでゆっくりするなど時間に余裕があるので、とてもおすすめです！！

The weather was favorable, making for a pleasant river ride. The boatmen were lively in their chatter, and it seems the water level was just right, lasting about an hour and a half. Towards the end, my shoes got wet, but perhaps because of the nice weather, they dried quickly, which was also a good experience. It's best to board in clothes that you don't mind getting wet, no matter where you sit. Lastly, the boat's food stall appeared, and it was a lot of fun.

Next, I want to go during the autumn foliage season.

天候にも恵まれて、気持ちの良い川下りでした。
船頭さんたちのしゃべりも軽快で、水量の加減のようですが、１時間半くらいでした。
最後の方で靴まで濡れてしまいましたが、季節が良かったのかすぐに乾いて、それも良い体験でした。
どの席に座っても濡れても良い格好で乗船するべきですね。最後に、船の屋台が登場してとても楽しかったです。

次は紅葉の季節に行きたいです。

On the first day of Golden Week, I went to Kyoto. It was my first time on a day trip bus tour, and I was a bit nervous, but the guide was very polite and explained everything clearly. Thanks to their thoughtful attention, including lunch and admission tickets, I was able to enjoy the day smoothly.

It was pouring rain, and my shoes and clothes were soaked and cold, but when the guide said, "You won't find Kyoto this empty any other time," I couldn't help but agree. I decided to think of the rainy (it was really heavy rain) Kyoto as having its own charm (laughs).

The driver's speed was frighteningly fast; it was really fast to the point where I was gripping my hands in fear. However, we made it from Osaka to Kyoto in under an hour, which I guess is a testament to their skill... I'll just leave it at that.

Since the weather was unfortunate this time, I hope to visit Kyoto on a sunny day next time. I look forward to it again then!

GW初日に京都へ行きました。
日帰りバスツアーというものが初めてで緊張してましたが、丁寧なガイドさんで説明もわかりやすく、お昼ご飯や拝観のチケット等、細やかな気遣いで終始スムーズに楽しめました。

大雨で靴も服もグッチョグッチョで寒かったですが、ガイドさんの『こんなに空いてる京都なんてないですよ』に、確かに〜と納得し、雨の(大雨でしたが)京都も趣があると思うことにしました（笑）

運転手さんの運転が怖いぐらい速くて、もうホントに速くて速くて手に汗握るほど怖かったですが、大阪から京都まで1時間かからず行けたのは熟練のなせる業なのか…？と、お茶を濁しておきます。

今回は生憎の天気だったので、次は晴れて日に京都へ行きたいです。その時はまたよろしくお願いします。

The weather was just right, neither too hot nor too cold, making it a pleasant experience. The boatmen provided explanations and engaged in enjoyable conversations while rowing. Their teamwork was excellent, and even while casually chatting, they seemed very experienced and knowledgeable, which was reassuring.

One downside was the narrow spacing between people, and the seating had almost no cushioning, making it difficult to relax and enjoy the scenery comfortably. Since the duration was relatively long, maintaining that position was quite tough. The couple behind us kept murmuring about it quietly, which was a bit unpleasant. For those with back pain, it might be a good idea to bring a small cushion.

暑くも寒くもなくちょうど良い気候で参加できました。
船頭さんたちは漕ぎながら説明と
楽しいお喋りをしてくれます。
チームワークもよく何気なくお喋りしながらも
経験も豊富で熟知してらっしゃる感じで安心できました。
難点は人と人との間隔が狭く
座るところもクッション性がほぼないので
ゆったりくつろぎながら景色を楽しめないところでしょうか…。
時間もわりと長いのでその体勢が結構辛いです。
後ろのご夫婦がそれをずーっと小声でブーブー
言っていたので、そこは気分が悪かったです。
腰痛もちの人などは小さい座布団を持参するといいかもしれません。

The shiba sakura and tulips were both very nice. The tulips, in particular, were impressive! However, it seems better to think of this as a tour or a similar experience to taking a highway bus. It's definitely a relief since it's quite difficult to get to Yubetsu from Sapporo on your own.

Having two drivers made me feel safe, but there was no guide during the trip. After boarding, there was no explanation of the itinerary, and there were no announcements about rest stops. (As stated in the application URL, this isn't a problem, and you can see where you are on Google Maps.) However, it might feel a bit strange for those used to group bus tours.

When I asked the driver if we needed to pay the entrance fee ourselves upon arrival, everyone was taken aback (laughs). When I mentioned that it was included in the tour fee, they hurriedly bought the tickets.

Since there were only eight participants this time, we used a microbus. I tried to watch videos on my smartphone during the ride, but I gave up since I couldn't charge it. Unfortunately, my seatbelt was broken, which was a bit scary while driving on the highway.

For lunch, I recommend preparing a quantity similar to what you usually eat. If you try to hold back thinking you'll enjoy local gourmet food at the sightseeing spot, you might find you don't have much to buy and end up getting hungry. If you're okay with anything, you can eat at the shop in Takinoue Park.

芝桜もチューリップもとても良かったです。特にチューリップは見応えがありました！
ただ、こちらはツアーというか、高速バスと同じような感覚で利用した方が良さそうです。
札幌から湧別まで自力で行くのは大変なので、ありがたい企画なのは間違いないです。
運転手さんが2名体制で運転は安心ですが、道中のガイドなどはありません。
搭乗後もとくに行程の説明なく、休憩場所のアナウンスもありません。(申込URLに記載のとおりなので、困ることはありませんし、Google mapでいまどの辺を移動中かもわかります)
ただ、団体バスツアーに慣れている方にとっては違和感があるかもしれません。
運転手さんに目的地に到着後、入園料は各自払うんですかね？と聞かれたので、参加者一同目が点になりました(笑)
ツアー代込みとのことをお伝えすると、あたふた入場券を購入されてました。
今回は参加者が8名のせいか、マイクロバス利用でした。移動中にスマホで動画見ようとしてましたが、充電も出来ないので諦めました。
運が悪かったのか、私の座席はシートベルトが壊れてて使えませんでした。高速道路走行中はちょっと怖かったです。
お昼はいつも食べる位の量を用意するのをおすすめします。観光地感覚でご当地グルメを楽しみたいと思って控えめにすると特に買いたいものもなく、お腹が空くと思います。何でも良ければ、滝上公園の売店で食べれます。

Initially, I was considering traveling by rental car, but I found this tour and decided to join. I'm glad we were able to visit the observation deck overlooking Shirakawa-go. There were some narrow sections of the road, and I think it would have been difficult if I had been traveling by rental car. The guide was also a wonderful person, and it became a very good memory. I'm glad I participated.

　当初、レンタカーでの移動を検討しておりましたが、こちらのツアーを見つけて参加しました。白川郷を見下ろせる展望台へも行けて良かったです。道幅が狭い箇所もあり、レンタカーで移動していたら大変だったと思いました。ガイドさんも素敵な方で、とても良い思い出になりました。参加して良かったです。

It was wonderful to go down the Hozu River during the fresh green season. Thanks to the excellent commentary from the boatman and the desperate steering from the new boatman, we thoroughly enjoyed the hour and a half river ride. We stayed at Yunohana Onsen, and on the way back, we returned to Arashiyama by river, then after disembarking, we also visited the Monkey Park, making for a fulfilling weekend. It's convenient that you can purchase boarding tickets in advance from the website.

新緑の季節に、保津川下りができて最高でした。船頭さんの絶妙なトークに、新人船頭さんの必死の舵取りのおかげで、一時間半の川下りを存分に楽しめました。湯の花温泉に泊まって、帰りに川下りで嵐山まで戻り、下船後、モンキーパークにも行って、充実した週末を過ごしました。あらかじめサイトから乗船券を買っておけるのは便利です。

The weather was quite nice, and it felt good. The boatmen provided enjoyable explanations, which was great. Although the river was swollen from the rain the day before, we didn't get as wet as we thought we would. We had a lot of fun navigating close to the rocks; it was thrilling yet stable.

お天気もまずまずで、気持ちが良い日でした。
船頭さん達も楽しく説明してくれて、とても良かったです。
前日までの雨で増水していましたが、思ったほど濡れる事もありませんでした。
岩の横ギリギリを通ったり、スリリングだけれど安定感のある川下りでとても楽しめました。