All Reviews for 2026 Japan Cherry Blossom Tours

I visited Shirakawa-go for the first time. As others have commented, the guide was kind and attentive. They shared special photography spots with us, and on the way there, the guide not only called to correct the lunch meeting time but also came to inform us directly. I apologize for the inconvenience as I couldn't answer the phone.

The state of emergency has been lifted in various regions, but it seems that there are still not many customers, as there were about 14 participants in the tour (before COVID, there were around 40 people, half of whom were foreigners). Both Shirakawa-go and Takayama were not crowded, allowing us to explore at a leisurely pace.

初めて白川郷に行きました。他の方もコメントしていますが、ガイドさんが親切丁寧です。とっておきの撮影地点を教えてもらい、そこにいく途中、ガイドさんは昼食の集合時間を訂正するために携帯に電話するだけでなく、直接伝えに来てくださいました。電話に出られず、ご面倒をおかけしました。
各地で非常事態宣言が解除されましたが、お客さんはまだまだ少ないらしくツアー参加者は14人くらいでした(コロナ前は40人くらいいて半分が外国人だったそう)。白川郷も高山も空いていてゆっくり見てまわれました。

The guide's talk on the bus was very helpful, allowing us to effectively use our time for sightseeing at each destination. There was plenty of time to quietly enjoy the beautiful traditional landscapes of Japan. Although the weather was unfortunate, the autumn leaves were very beautiful. I'm glad I participated in this tour. It's a recommended course that avoids crowds. The infection control measures were thorough. The special experimental tour at the foot of Hakusan, available only during this season, was also very good.

ガイドさんのバス内でのお話が大変参考になって、行く先々で有効に時間を使って観光できました。時間もゆったり取ってあるので静かにゆっくり日本の原風景を楽しむことが出来ました。お天気が生憎でしたが、紅葉はとても綺麗でした。このツアーに参加してよかったです。人混みのない密を避けたおすすめのコースです。感染対策も万全でした。この時期だけ特典で申し込める白山麓実証実験ツアーもとてもよかったです

The tour guide's talk was very good, and I enjoyed participating alone. They recommended great photo spots and souvenir shops, allowing me to successfully take pictures and buy souvenirs. Also, it was nice that hand sanitizer was provided at the bus entrance.

添乗員さんの話が大変良く、1人での参加でも楽しめました。
オススメ写真スポット、お土産屋さんを教えて頂き、無事撮影とお土産の購入が出来ました。
また、バスの入口に消毒液が設置されていたので、良かったです。

Thanks to our guide Mr. Kuroda and safe driver Mr. Nakayama, I was very satisfied as they showed us some rare filming spots!

ガイドの黒田さんと、安全運転のナカヤマさんのおかげで、レアな撮影スポットも教えてもらえて大満足でした！

The viewpoint that the guide showed us was wonderful, and we thoroughly enjoyed the autumn leaves of Shirakawa-go and the Gokayama World Heritage site. Thank you very much.

ガイドの方が教えてくれたビュースポットが素晴らしく、紅葉の白川郷、五箇山世界遺産を堪能しました。有難うございました。

I never imagined it would be so easy to travel from Kanazawa to Shirakawa-go and Gokayama. In Shirakawa-go, I felt like I was seeing an old Japanese landscape. It seems that there are few people actually living in each of the gassho-zukuri houses, but I appreciate the efforts of everyone who works to preserve such scenery. Perhaps due to the decline in COVID-19 infections, there were many students on school trips, and I hope that at least some of them can feel a bit of Japan's history and beauty.

In contrast to Shirakawa-go, Gokayama has a tranquil atmosphere, and I thoroughly enjoyed the freshness of the air.

金沢から白川郷と五箇山にこんなに簡単に行けるとは想像していませんでした。白川郷では古い日本の原風景を見た感じがしました。それぞれの合掌造りの民家では実際に住んでいる人は少ないらしいですが、こういう風景を守っていく皆さんの努力に感謝です。コロナ感染が下火になったせいか、修学旅行の生徒が多く、彼らのなかで少しでも日本の歴史、良さを感じとれる生徒がいたら良いと思います。
五箇山は白川郷と対照的に静寂な空気が漂い、空気のおいしさを満喫しました。

Arriving early at the meeting place, we found ourselves with a private tour for just the two of us! It was a fun tour while chatting with our guide. In Shirakawa-go, the guide showed us a hidden photo spot with traditional gassho-zukuri architecture, and we were able to take beautiful pictures. The meals were delicious, and since it was just the two of us and the places were not crowded, we could enjoy sightseeing smoothly. We finished our sightseeing and arrived at the station an hour earlier than scheduled. Our driver was also a kind and tall wonderful person. This luxurious private tour was very satisfying.

集合場所に早めに到着すると、なんと二人だけの貸し切り！
ガイドの方と雑談しながらのたのしいツアーでした。
白川郷ではガイドさんに穴場の合掌造りのフォトスポットを教えていただき、綺麗な写真が撮れました。
お食事も美味しく、どこも空いていたし、ふたりということもあって、サクサクと観光が出来、満足するまで観光したのに予定時間より1時間早く駅に到着でした。
運転手さんも親切な高身長のステキな方でした。
貸し切りの贅沢ツアー、大満足でした。

I have always wanted to visit Shirakawa-go, so I joined this tour.
It spans three prefectures: Kanazawa, Gifu, and Toyama.
Before COVID, more than half of the participants were international tourists, and the tour had about 40 people. When I participated, there were only 4 of us, making it almost a private tour.
The itinerary was reasonable, and I recommend it for anyone who wants to visit Shirakawa-go!

以前から白川郷に訪れたいと思い参加しました。
金沢→岐阜→富山と三県にまたがるツアーになっています。
コロナ前は半分以上が海外からの観光客で40人くらいのツアーだったそうです。私が参加した時は4人とほぼ貸切状態でした。
工程としては無理がなく、白川郷に訪れてみたい人にはオススメです！

I'm glad I participated.

Since I can't drive, tours like this are really helpful. Our guide, Mr. Kuroda, shared interesting facts about the areas we passed through, so the journey was never boring. According to Mr. Kuroda, Shirakawa-go used to have many foreign visitors, but since the COVID-19 pandemic, it seems to be mostly empty with only Japanese tourists. The day I participated was also quite empty, likely because it was a weekday. As a Japanese tourist, it becomes difficult to enjoy when there are too many people, but I hope that travel restrictions to Japan will be lifted and it will become lively again.

The fact that people have continuously lived in Shirakawa-go and Gokayama fills me with respect for those who have lived there. I believe winters are still tough, but they must have been even harder in the past. The gassho-zukuri architecture is a testament to human ingenuity, designed to make life a bit easier in such a snowy and challenging environment.

The hand-baked rice cracker experience felt a bit lonely as it only involved cooking two shrimp crackers, but I was glad to be able to buy souvenirs from Toyama.

参加してよかったです。

自分は車が運転できないので、このようなツアーは助かります。
ガイドの黒田さんが道中の土地に関する豆知識を披露してくださるので道中も飽きませんでした。
黒田さんによると白川郷は外国のお客さんが多かったのですが、コロナ禍以降日本人の観光客だけでガラガラのようです。
私が参加した日も、平日だったのもあると思いますがかなり空いていました。
日本人の観光客としては人が多くなってしまうと行きづらくなりますが、日本への渡航制限が解除されてまたにぎわってほしいと思います。

白川郷も五箇山もずっと人が住んでいるというのは、住んできた方々に尊敬の念を抱いてしまいます。今でも冬は大変だと思いますが、昔はもっと大変だったのだと思います。合掌造りも雪が多く大変な環境の中で少しでも生きやすくするための人間の知恵なんだな、と感じました。

手焼きせんべい体験はエビせんべい2枚に火を通すだけで少し寂しく感じましたが、富山のお土産をお土産を買えてよかったです。

I have experienced river rafting a few times, but this time the humorous guidance from the boatman was enjoyable. It was a bit disappointing that the autumn leaves were a little early, but I've heard that the fresh greenery period is the most beautiful, so I would like to try again.

川下りは何度か体験したことがありますが、今回の川下りは船頭さんのユーモアあるガイドが楽しかったです。
紅葉には少し早くて残念でしたが、新緑の時期が一番綺麗と聞いてまたチャレンジしてみたいです。

The guide's explanations during the tour were very kind, and I was able to learn a lot about Shirakawa-go. I would like to visit in a different season as well.

パス内でのガイドさんの説明もとても親切で、白川郷について色々知ることができました。
違う季節にも訪れてみたいです。

I visited in the summer, and it was hotter than I expected, so I recommend visiting in spring or autumn. That said, as a UNESCO World Heritage site, it is definitely worth seeing, and the guided explanations were very interesting. The hand-baked rice crackers I made had a deliciousness that you can't find in store-bought ones. I would love to participate again if I have the chance.

夏に訪問し、思っている以上に暑かったため、春・秋の参加をお勧めします。とはいえ、世界遺産ということで見る価値は非常に高く、ガイド説明が興味深い内容でした。また、自分で作った手焼きせんべいは売っているものでは感じられないおいしさがあります。また機会があればぜひ参加したいです。

I wanted to visit Shirakawa-go and signed up in January, but I had to cancel due to the state of emergency, and it seems the tour was also canceled because of heavy snowfall. If tours can be canceled in winter due to snow, it might be better to visit in the summer, even though it was a bit hot. The greenery was vibrant and very beautiful. The tour guide shared the best photo spots, and I was able to take great pictures. For lunch, I enjoyed Hida beef grilled on a magnolia leaf, which was delicious. I felt that the one-hour stay in Gokayama was a bit too long, and 30 to 45 minutes would have been sufficient. I also had a fun day with the rice cracker grilling experience. I highly recommend it.

白川郷に一度行ってみたくて1月に申し込んでいましたが緊急事態宣言でキャンセルし、大雪でツアーも中止になっていたそうです。冬は雪で中止になることがあるなら、ちょっと暑かったですが、夏場が良いかもしれません。緑が鮮やかでとても素敵でした。添乗員さんに最高の写真スポットを教えて頂き良い写真が撮れました。お昼も飛騨牛の朴葉焼きで美味しかったです。五箇山の滞在1時間は時間がつぶせず30分から45分で良い気がしました。お煎餅焼き体験も出来て楽しい1日を過ごしました。お薦めします。

Due to only three participants, the bus tour was changed to utilize JR trains and chartered taxis, but we were fortunate with the weather and enjoyed sightseeing in Kyoto City from the vehicle. Although there was no dedicated tour guide accompanying us, a staff member from the operating company provided guidance.

Visiting Fushimi Inari Taisha for the first time coincided with the day before the Omiya Festival, and in addition to the famous thousand torii gates, we were able to see beautiful lantern decorations. The transfer to Kiyomizu-dera was smooth, and the Kyoto cuisine meal was so plentiful that we were completely satisfied.

We were able to see the Golden Pavilion in its freshly restored glory. Due to the tour's arrangements, we disbanded in Arashiyama and returned to Umeda on our own, which allowed us to choose a round trip on the tram and enjoy our free time.

Nearly half of the plan fee was refunded, but it was a wonderful journey with great flexibility.

参加者3名のみとのことで、バスツアーがJR利用や借上げタクシー利用へと変更になりましたが、天候にも恵まれ京都市内を車内から観光するというオマケ付き。
専属契約の添乗員さんは同行ありませんでしたけど、催行会社の係員さんが案内してくれました。
初めての伏見稲荷大社は、大宮祭前日にあたり
千本鳥居の他に綺麗な提灯飾りも拝見できました。
清水寺への移動もスムーズ、京料理御膳は満腹になるほどボリューム満点。
金閣は化粧直しのピカピカなお姿を拝見できました。
ツアーの都合上、嵐山での解散・自力で梅田へと帰還だったため、トロッコ電車往復をチョイスして自由時間も楽しめましたね。
プラン料金の半額近くが返金されましたが
小回り効いた良い旅路でした。

The tour guide shared various trivia and secret photo spots, and they were very friendly, making for a fun day. The food was delicious! I usually prefer individual travel and don't often participate in tours, but this tour had a great balance with guided commentary during the drive and free time after getting off the bus. I would love to use this service again. Next time, I want to see Shirakawa-go in winter! ^^

添乗員さんが色んな豆知識や秘密のフォトスポットなどを教えて下さり、とてもフレンドリーな方で楽しい1日を過ごせました。
お食事も美味しい！
いつもは個人旅行が好きであまりツアーに参加する機会はないのですが、このツアーは車中ガイドの後、バスを降りたらフリータイムという感じでとてもバランスが良く、また利用したいなと思いました。
次回は冬の白川郷も見てみたいです^^

Due to the restrictions on going out during the COVID-19 pandemic, I felt a lack of exercise and participated in a walking tour. The guide from Hakone was friendly and explained various plants, flowers, and birds native to Hakone, as well as shared other walking routes, making it a very interesting experience beyond just walking. We took a break by Lake Ashi; although the weather was cloudy, the breeze was very pleasant. The route was about an hour from the meeting point at the visitor center, and after the tour, I relaxed in a hot spring in Hakone, followed by a beer that was exceptional! It turned out to be a fulfilling holiday, different from my usual routine. Next, I would like to try a trekking tour.

コロナ禍の外出自粛により、運動不足を感じておりウォーキングツアーに参加してきました。箱根出身のガイドさんは気さくな方で箱根に生息している草木花や鳥について色々説明してくださったり、他のウォーキングのコースを教えてくださったり、ただ歩くだけではない大変興味深いウォーキングとなりました。途中休憩は芦ノ湖畔で、天気は曇り空でしたが、風が大変気持ちよかったです。集合場所であるビジターセンターから1時間ほどのルートでしたが、ツアーが終わった後は箱根の温泉で汗を流し、その後のビールはまた格別！で普段とは違う充実した休日となりました。次はトレッキングツアーに参加してみたいです。　　　

The guide's stories were interesting, and they provided a lot of great photography spots, making for a very enjoyable time. It would be inconvenient to visit this place on your own, so joining the tour was definitely the right choice.

ガイドさんの話が面白く、又
撮影スポットも沢山教えて頂き
とても楽しい時間でした。
個人で行くには不便な場所なので
パスツアーに参加し正解でした。

The bus had a system for circulating air, and the air conditioning was just right. Additionally, the seating arrangement allowed for distance from other participants, which made me feel safe.

In Shirakawa-go, we parked in a lot designated for authorized vehicles, so unlike the general parking area, we didn't have to walk much, making for a comfortable and smooth transition. I think this is unique to this tour.

At various points inside and outside the bus, the guide explained the photo spots and interesting buildings, and even though it was a full-day tour, I was able to participate without getting bored! The food was delicious too!

バス内は空気が循環する仕組みとなっているとのことで、空調もちょうどよく、また他の参加者の方とは距離のある座席設定となっており安心でした。
白川郷は、許可車専用の駐車場に停まったので一般用の駐車場と違ってたくさんあるく必要もなく快適かつスムーズな移動ができました。このツアーならではだと思います。
バス内外の各ポイントで、ガイドさんが撮影ポイントや面白い建物の説明をしてくださり、丸一日のツアーでしたが飽きずに参加することができました！ごはんも美味しかったです！

I have visited Hakone many times, but this time I requested a guide and went for a stroll. It was wonderful to leisurely walk while listening to enjoyable stories about the trees, birds, and animals in Hakone. I highly recommend it when you have some free time. The guide was friendly and great. Next time I come to Hakone, I would like to request a light hike.

箱根は何度も来ていますが、今回はガイドさんをお願いして、散策してみました。
箱根の木々､鳥、動物等いろいろ楽しく話を聞きながら、のんびりと散策が出来て
最高でした。時間に余裕がある時はおすすめです。ガイドさんも気さくで、
よかったです。
次回また箱根に来たときは、軽いハイキングをお願いしたいと思います。

Both the driver and the tour guide were kind and entertaining, making it a memorable day. I received exclusive information that can only be heard on this tour, which made it feel like a great deal!

ドライバーさんも添乗員さんも親切で面白くて思い出に残る1日になりました。
このツアーでしか聞けない情報も教えてもらってお得感満載でした♪

We chose Kanazawa for a graduation trip for my daughter and son, based on my son's request to ride the Hokuriku Shinkansen! We signed up for the tour, thinking we could make it if we took the first train. The weather forecast predicted clouds, but it turned out to be sunny, and Shirakawa-go with its melting snow was incredibly beautiful. The recommended spots and souvenirs from our guide were spot on. I definitely want to visit Shirakawa-go in the snow next time.

娘と息子の卒業祝い旅行で、北陸新幹線に乗りたい‼︎という息子のリクエストで金沢を選び、始発で向かえばこのツアーに間に合う‼︎と申し込みました。曇り予報のお天気も晴天に、雪解けの白川郷、とても綺麗でした。ガイドさんおすすめのスポット、お土産も大正解でした。是非今度は雪の白川郷訪れてみたいです。

The guide was kind, the meals were delicious, and the timing was perfect! The rice cracker grilling was also fun. I would like to use this service again.

ガイドさんも親切でお食事も美味しく時間配分もぴったりでした！おせんべい焼きも楽しかったです。また利用させてください。

I was truly fortunate to encounter the snowy scenery of Shirakawa-go for the first time just before the go-to travel campaign was halted. There were few people, and it felt like being in a dream. I appreciated the concise information shared on the bus about the must-see points in Shirakawa-go and Kanazawa gourmet options. When tourism resumes, I would like to visit again in a different season.

go toトラベル停止直前に初めての白川郷で雪景色に出会えたのは本当に幸運でした。
人も少なく夢の中にいるようでした。
バスの中でも白川郷の見るべきポイントや金沢グルメ情報を簡潔に伝えて下さりありがたかった。
また観光が出来るようになったら、季節を変えて訪れたいと思います。

During my 3-day, 2-night trip to Kanazawa, I learned about a bus tour to Shirakawa-go and made a reservation. The tour included enjoying the view from the observation deck in Shirakawa-go, followed by free time to explore. The lunch provided was not exactly wonderful, but it was satisfactory in both quality and quantity. You can also enjoy food sampling during your free time, which adds to the experience. On the way back, we stopped by a shop for a rice cracker-making experience. I would recommend this tour for those who want to visit Shirakawa-go for the first time due to its convenience. The cost is also reasonable, making it a perfect activity to complement your sightseeing in Kanazawa.

金沢に2泊3日で旅行した際に、白川郷へバスツアーがあることを知り予約。
ツアー内容は白川郷で展望台からの景色を楽しんだ後、自由散策。昼食はお世辞にも素晴らしいとは言えないが、質量ともに十分満足できる内容。自由散策中に食べ歩きもできるので、併せて楽しんでみてはいかがかと。帰りは煎餅焼き体験のお店に寄り道。白川郷に初めて行ってみたいと思う人には、お手軽さから推奨できる。費用も抑え目なので、金沢観光のついでとしては丁度良いアクティビティといった印象。

Thanks to the accurate advice from the veteran guide, I was able to fully enjoy Shirakawa-go in half a day. I wish there were afternoon-only tours available.

ベテランのガイドの方の的確なアドバイスのおかげで、半日で白川郷を十分に楽しむことができました。午後のみのツアーもあればいいなあと思いました。

The tour guide was kind and it was fun. During free time, I also enjoyed the hot springs and had a great time. I scheduled my return Shinkansen for a later time to allow for some extra leeway, but I arrived earlier than expected, so I could have taken an earlier train.

添乗員さん、親切で、楽しかったです。
フリータイムに♨にも入り、目一杯楽しみました。予め余裕持って帰りの新幹線は、遅めにしましたが、予定よりもはやく着いたので、一本前でも良かったです。

I was able to efficiently tour Shirakawa-go and Gokayama, which was very good. The scenery was wonderful. During the snowy season, I thought it was important to pay attention to things like non-slip shoes.

白川郷と五箇山を効率よく観光できたので、
非常に良かったです。
素晴らしい景色でした。積雪の時期は、滑らない
靴など、留意すべきと思いました。

On the second day of my Kanazawa trip, I was considering visiting Shirakawa-go for a full day of sightseeing, but I was worried about the transfers on the bus.

However, I found this tour, and it was sufficiently satisfying in terms of the itinerary, and the lunch was delicious. The guide's assistance was appropriate, and I was able to fully enjoy Shirakawa-go.

Thanks to the favorable weather, I had absolutely no complaints. The price of the tour felt very reasonable.

金沢旅行の２日目、朝から１日使った観光として、白川郷を考えていましたが、路線バスの乗り継ぎなど、うまくいくか不安でした。
そこで見つけたこのツアーですが、日程的に十分満足できるもので、昼食もおいしかったです。
添乗員さんの案内も適切で、白川郷を満喫することができました。
天候にも恵まれたため、全く不満はありませんでした。
ツアーの金額は十分お得な感じがあります。

I thought the tour would involve a guide explaining various things at each location, but in reality, we were able to set our own meeting times and explore at our own pace. It was especially nice to take our time at Fushimi Inari Taisha. Thanks to this opportunity, I mentioned to my mother that I would like to spend a whole day leisurely exploring Fushimi Inari Taisha next time.

We were able to visit Kiyomizu-dera right after its restoration was completed, and we could also explore at our own pace there. This time, we couldn't visit Kinkaku-ji due to restoration work, but instead, we went to Ryōan-ji. There, we were able to take our time admiring the garden and taking photos, which was great.

ツアーは添乗員さんが、各地でいろいろ説明していくものと思っていましたが、実際は集合時間を決めて自分たちのペースで思い思いに行動できたこと。特に伏見稲荷大社をゆっくりと回れたのはよかったです。
この機会をもらったおかげで、母と今度は一日かけてゆっくりと伏見稲荷大社を回りたいとはなしていました。
清水寺はタイミングよく修復完了した後にお参りができて、こちらも自分のペースでまわれました。
今回金閣寺は修復のため、拝観できなったのですが、代わりに竜安寺に。
こちらではお庭をじっくりと眺め、写真を撮ることもできてよかったです。

My first trip to Kanazawa. I never expected Shirakawa-go to be so close. I was lucky to visit this UNESCO World Heritage site that I had always wanted to see. I was able to stroll around at a leisurely pace, and the food was delicious, which made my friend who accompanied me very happy as well.

初めての金沢旅行。まさか白川郷がこんなに近いとは。いつか行きたいと思っていた世界遺産に行けてしまいラッキーです。散策もゆっくりでき食事も美味しくて、同行した友人も喜んでいました。