All Reviews for 2026 Japan Cherry Blossom Tours

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。

It was great to hear about hidden spots and stories that aren't listed in online guides or guidebooks. I will definitely use this service again if I get the chance!

ネットやガイドブックには、掲載されていないような、穴場スポットやお話が聞けて、スゴく良かったです。機会があればまた利用します！

I would have preferred a female guide since the guide was an older man. It was disappointing that there wasn't much guidance or information on the bus, especially since it was my first time exploring this area, and I wanted to hear more information.

ガイドさんがおじさんだったので女性が良かったです。
お疲れでしょうからとバスの中でもあまり案内や情報がないのは残念でせっかく初めての土地巡りをしてるのだから色々と情報を聞きたかったです。

It was an average amount of water, and the river descent lasted about 1 hour and 40 minutes. The weather was nice, and there was a pleasant flow with occasional thrills, and we saw many wild monkeys. Toward the end, a food stall boat was docked, allowing us to enjoy some snacks and have a great time.

平均的な水の量だったそうで1時間40分程の川下りでした。お天気もよく心地よい流れと時々のスリルがあり、野生のサルも沢山見れました。
終盤に屋台船が横付けされ、ちょっとした飲食もでき楽しい時間でした。

The cool river descent was refreshing on a hot day.
Since it was hot, the sunlight was intense on the way back from Kameoka Station to the car.
You can also stroll around Arashiyama, and the parking is free, so I recommend it.
There are several moments on the train ride back when you can look down at the places you were at before.

暑い中、涼しい川下りは気持ちよかったです。
暑い中だったので、帰りに亀岡駅から車までの日差しがきつかったです。
嵐山の散策もできるし、駐車場無料だし、おすすめ。
帰りの電車の車窓から　それまで自分たちがいた場所が見下ろせる瞬間が何回かあります。

I hadn't properly explored Kyoto since my school trip, so I chose a tour that wouldn't require me to worry about transportation or meals during the busy Golden Week period. There were fewer people than I expected, and the guide was very nice, so even though it was a fast-paced tour in the heat, I had a great time!

修学旅行以来ちゃんと京都をまわったことなかったので、GW期間中で人出が多いだろうから、移動や食事に気を回さないでもいいツアーにしました～☆ミ
思ったより人が少なかったし、案内役のガイドさんもとても良いかたでしたので、暑い中でのかけ足ツアーでしたが、めっちゃ楽しかったです♪

As a local, I was lucky to be able to book a river rafting trip during the peak season, which I had always wanted to do. You can enjoy the two-hour journey without getting bored thanks to the guide's rowing skills and techniques. Be prepared for the bumps and splashes, and enjoy some local beer while you're at it!

地元民ながらいつかは行きたいと思っていた川下りにトップシーズンに予約できてラッキーでした。2時間という長丁場を船頭さんのオール捌きとテクニックで飽きずに楽しめます。揺れと水しぶきを覚悟の上で地ビールでも飲みながら楽しんで下さい

There were occasional cheers at the natural Splash Mountain. It seems that this time was during a period of low water volume, so the flow was mostly gentle, which took a bit longer. During times of higher water volume, it seems the duration is shortened by about 30 minutes.

Since the boats for the river descent do not have roofs, a hat that won't blow away is essential. (The sightseeing boats near Arashiyama do have roofs.) Additionally, if you sit at the edge of the boat, water splashes can get in your eyes over the splash cover, so having sunglasses is even better.

I’m not good at waiting in line, so it was reassuring to have reservations for both the trolley and the river descent. I was also able to reserve a taxi, so after arriving at the Torokko Kameoka Station, I hopped into the waiting taxi and reached the river descent check-in in about 5 to 6 minutes. By the way, there are no taxis available for hailing at Torokko Kameoka Station.

天然のスプラッシュマウンテンに時折、歓声が上がっていました。
今回は水量が少ない時期のようで、緩やかな流れがほとんどだったので、少し時間がかかりました。水量が多い時期は30分短縮されるようです。
川下りの船には、屋根がないので飛ばされない帽子が必需です。（嵐山付近の遊覧船には屋根があります。）
また、船の端に座ると水よけのカバーを超えて水しぶきが目に入るので、サングラスがあると尚良いです。
並ぶ事が苦手なので、トロッコも川下りも予約で安心でした。
タクシーも予約出来たので、トロッコ亀岡駅に到着して待っているタクシーに乗り込み、 駅から5〜6分で川下りの受付まで来られました。
ちなみにトロッコ亀岡駅に流しのタクシーはいないそうです。

The tour guide was a veteran, and I felt a sense of security due to their experience. The tour was more comfortable than I had expected, and I was very satisfied.

ツアーガイドはベテランの方でしたが、経験があり、安心感がありました。
思っていた以上に快適なツアーで非常に満足でした。

The interesting talks from the boatmen were the best. I was moved by their appearance as they rowed the boat, sweating. This was my second time, and I want to go again.

船頭さん達の面白いトークが最高でした。汗をかいて船を漕ぐ姿に感動しました。今回で2回目ですが、また行きたいと思います。

The three boatmen were perfectly in sync, and we had a wonderful time. I think I'll participate every season.

3人の船頭さんの息もぴったりで、楽しい時間を過ごせました。。
四季折々の度に参加してみようと思います。。

It was a holiday weekend, but I arrived first thing in the morning, so there were few people and I was able to stroll around leisurely. The guide's stories were fascinating, and I was glad to get photos of the breathtaking views at the secret shooting spots without anyone around.

連休中でしたが、朝一番到着したので　人が少なく　ゆっくり散策できました。ｶﾞｲﾄﾞさんの　お話が興味深く、秘密の撮影ｽﾎﾟｯﾄも　ひとがいない絶景
の写真がとれてよかったです。

It was my first time participating, and it was a more enjoyable boat trip than I had imagined. The stories from the boatmen were fun, and the hour and a half flew by. There were wave shields set up, but having a light jacket was just right. I want to go again next year.

初めての参加でした。想像以上の楽しい船旅でした。船頭さん達のお話も楽しくてあっという間の1時間半でした。波よけも設置されてますが、薄手の上着があってちょうど良い感じでした。また、来年も行きたいです。

The Hozu River boat ride is very soothing, depending on the season and water levels! I had a wonderful time!

This was my first time using Veltra domestically, and the detailed explanations made it easy to understand, so I will continue to use it in the future.

However, this time I wanted to take the tram to the location, but I had to use JR because it was either same-day reservations or waiting in line. I thought it would have been even better if there were tours that included that option or more explanations available.

保津川下り、時期や水量によりますが癒やされます!とっても良い時間を過ごせました＼(^o^)／

ベルトラ、国内利用初めてでしたが、丁寧な説明でわかりやすいのでこれからも利用させてもらいます。

ただ、今回は、現地まで行くのにトロッコ列車に乗りたかったですが、当日予約か並ぶしかなくてJR利用になりました。セットで利用できるツアーや、説明があればなお良かったかな、と思いました。