All Reviews for 2026 Japan Cherry Blossom Tours

I participated at the end of October. I entered Kanazawa the day before from Tokyo and planned to visit Shirakawa-go and Gokayama the next day, then return by Shinkansen that night. I was worried that it might be difficult by train and local bus when I found this tour. It was efficient to visit both places, and the guide was great. The White Road was also beautiful with autumn leaves.

10月末に参加しました。都内から前日金沢に入り翌日白川郷と五箇山を廻ってその夜新幹線で帰る予定で考えましたが、電車や路線バスでは無理かと悩んでいた時にこのツアーを見つけました。
効率的に2ヶ所を巡れてガイドさんも良かったです。ホワイトロードも紅葉が綺麗でした。

It was well planned and the places we visited were wonderful. Yusuke san, the guide was helpful and entertaining all the way. The only thing which was upsetting was that some of the visitors from other tour groups who joined in the Lake Kawaguchi Cruise threw their plastic wrappers into the lake for convenience :(
I hope there are stronger measures to stop this littering to help preserve the beautiful lake.

Despite me losing my wallet, I must still compliment the guide Ms Akiko, the bus captain and Mr Zhang a staff from their Osaka back office for trying to help me locate my lost wallet.

The service is simply outstanding. Despite the fact I didn’t recover my wallet, my family and I still really enjoyed the trip. Thank you...

Ken and Ishi made our day very special.  We appreciate their efforts very much and would highly recommend them for their knowledge and professionalism.
Ishi was a most excellent driver in heavy traffic.
Ken answered our questions about the tour sights, as well as many about Japanese culture. He also amused us with a Japanese lesson during the long drive. When weather prevented us from seeing Mt. Fuji, they substituted other sights to compensate. The Hoto restaurant they chose for lunch was also excellent. We could not have had better, more attentive guides.
We give them the highest recommendation.

The western lunch package is very nice. Three course meal and you can take photo outside of restaurant.

I'm glad I was able to explore Kyoto in one day. It felt like a school trip for my husband and me, and we had a lot of fun. However, since it was a plan that included lunch, it would have been better if we had a bit more time at Kiyomizu-dera. Thank you to our guide.

一日で京都をまわることができて、良かったです。夫婦で修学旅行みたいでとても楽しかったです。ただ、昼食込みのプランだったので、清水寺ではもう少し時間があればもっと良かったです。ガイドさんありがとうございました。

The tour was very well organized, meeting place and all instructions are clear, receptionists and tour guides spoke very good English. The activities are given enough time to enjoy and appreciate Mt Fuji from the 5th Station to the Ropeway and the Cruise. Lunch buffet was at a hotel near Fuji Q with a wide variety of food.

I read a lot of reviews complaining about not seeing Mt Fuji - it’s not the tour agency’s fault. Luckily it was very sunny and we saw Mt Fuji in all its glory.

The tour guide and driver are so nice and friendly, they made sure everyone had a great time. Not to mention the restaurant they took us for lunch has an epic My Fuji view!

I applied because Kyoto has heavy traffic and no parking. To be honest, it was a great decision. I want to participate again.

京都は渋滞が激しいのと駐車場がないので申し込みしました。はっきり言って大正解でした。
また参加したいです。

It was a satisfying one-day bus tour. The guide was kind and the explanations were easy to understand. The lunch was delicious! I'm really glad I participated! Thank you very much. For those worried about restrooms, there was absolutely no problem.

満足な1日バスツアーでした。
ガイドさんも親切で説明も分かりやすかったです。
昼食も美味しかった！
参加して本当に良かったです！
ありがとうございました。
トイレが心配な方。全然、問題ありません。

The weather was nice, and during this time it wasn't crowded, the schedule was relaxed, making for an enjoyable trip.

お天気も良く、この時期は混んでいなくて、スケジュールもゆっくりしていて、楽しい旅行になりました。

We wished the boat cruise was longer down the river and the viewing at Mt. Fuji station 5 was longer. Restaurant food was really good, again we wished we had about 15 minutes longer to enjoy our meal and view. If the bus left an hour or two earlier from the starting point we would have had more time to enjoy the sites and not be so rushed.

Good experience. English speaking guide was informative

We traveled with a 2 year old baby and we were not provided with proper informations regarding baby related informations.
Dont take the rope tour we were just chucked in the cart like a sardine and were not able to see anything on the way up and down.
The tour guide were not friendly.
It was a rush at every stop.
The bus journey and bus driver was good.
With all said it was a worth it journey because Mount Fuji is just too beautiful to be missed.

Very friendly guide and perfectly planned trip for people who want to be taken to all important places. I think i would recommend it to the ones tired with walking for too long :)

It was a wonderful tour! I had always wanted to visit Shirakawa-go, but I didn't know much about Gokayama and thought, "I don't need to go to a similar place..." However, Gokayama was fantastic! It felt cozier than Shirakawa-go, and I thought this is the true Japanese landscape.

Also, the guide's knowledge about Kanazawa and recommendations for souvenirs were very helpful!

There were several restroom breaks along the way, which made it easy to enjoy the tour without worry.

とても素晴らしいツアーでした！
白川郷はずっと行ってみたかったのですが、五箇山のことはあまり知らず、「似てるとこ行かなくても…」と思っていました。
しかし、この五箇山が最高でした！白川郷よりもこじんまりとして、これぞ日本の原風景だと思いました。

また、ガイドさんの金沢豆知識や、おすすめのお土産情報などもとってもためになりました！

途中、トイレ休憩も何度かあり安心してツアーを楽しめました。

I was very satisfied with this tour. Bus was modern and comfortable. Everything was very well organized and the views were spectacular. Highly recommend

I have doubts about Veltra since there are only a few reviews, I didn't know whether it's trusted or not. My tour was on Sunday and there was no phone number available on Sunday in case I have questions. However, I got an email with instructions and directions to the meeting point, and yes there they are! On-time and clear activity schedule. Recommended!

The trip was absolutely amazing!
First off the bus that is provided is very comfortable. It is very clean and a smooth ride.

Our guide, Yusuke, was very kind and informative. Constantly pointing out landmarks and giving tidbits as we were riding towards Mount Fuji. His English is good, so feel free to ask questions!

The first part of the trip, they took us very close to the summit of the mountain. It was an amazing view. The day we went, it was very clear to see Fuji. Gorgeous!

Afterwards we were brought to a French restaurant. The food was good. I'm personally not big on French cuisine, but both of us enjoyed it.

The ropeway is probably my favorite part of the trip. The view that it brings you was absolutely mind blowing. The mountain was full view along with the city.

The cruise was fun. We timed the cruise to coincide with the sunset. The sunset along with a clear view of the mountain is fantastic. It was about a 15 minute ride so theres plenty of opportunities to get some good pictures.

Finally, you are given a voucher for some soft serve ice cream. We both chose the lavender flavour, surprisingly delicious :)

We highly recommend this day trip, especially if you just want to see the mountain and don't plan on staying in the area longer than a day.

Thanks for the tourist guide that made a pleasant trip and all time was kind with us

Meeting point was easy to find and pick up was on time. Bus was comfortable. Staff Akito was friendly, though her English was not easy to understand but she was helpful. We had a short toilet break halfway. Weather was great that day, we got lucky. Stopped at the 5th Station for around 40 mins. Very cold, beware. 3 course lunch was nice. Cruise was short but nice. Same area was the ropeway ride which we spent an hour at the top waiting for the foggy weather to clear but it didn't. We got the ¥300 worth voucher, u can redeem either an ice cream or a souvenir. Left at 4.30pm and got to Shinjuku around 6.15pm.

I participated with my grandmother. There were many places to visit, and it felt like the time for each was quite tight. Also, the guide's walking speed was fast, making it difficult for my grandmother to keep up. However, we were able to visit the sightseeing spots, so that was good.

祖母と参加しました。
周るところが多くて一つ一つの時間がカツカツな感じでした。またガイドさんの歩くスピードが速くて祖母では付いていくのが大変な感じがありました。でも、観光名所は周れたので良かったです。

We had a wonderful day out with our driver, Tuk and our local guide, Yuko. We saw a quick film of Fuji and the information centre then went to fifth station to visit the shrine and to admire a closer view of Mount Fuji and the surrounding areas. We then visited a local restaurant for delicious noodles and sake. We then continued to Arakurayama Sengen Park to take photos of Mount Fuji with the Pagoda and continued to enjoy the local markets and stalls and the Autumn Leaves Festival at Kawaguchiko. We were able to take phots of Mount Fuji from a variety of different locations and our day was well paced as we have young children (3, 6 and 11 years).
Our day was pleasant as our guide and driver were very knowledgeable, polite, friendly and accommodated our preferences. Highly recommend this tour if you like your own space and you’re travelling in a small group.

I was really looking forward to Kiyomizu-dera, but it was under renovation, and the exterior was completely gone, which was disappointing. The tour itself was efficient and covered a lot, making it a great value.

一番楽しみだった清水寺が、改装中で、外観がゼンメツだったのが残念で。
ツアー自体は効率よくたくさん回れてお得な内容でした。

I was a bit dissatisfied that we had to take a train from Kyoto Station instead of a bus right away, but overall, it was quite good. The bus was comfortable, and we had plenty of time at each sightseeing spot. The plan included meals, and the tempura along with the yudofu was very filling. The hospitality at the restaurant was somewhat lacking, and the dessert was served late, but the food was delicious, so overall, I would rate it positively. I was very satisfied to be able to visit so many popular tourist spots in Kyoto in just one day. I would use this service again if I have the chance.

すぐバスではなく京都駅から一度電車に乗車して移動〜というところは不満でしたが、後は概ね良かったです　バスもゆったり出来たし、各観光地での時間も余裕がありました　食事付きのプランでしたが天ぷらとプラス湯豆腐でとてもボリュームがありました　レストランのホスピタリティはやや✖️ デザート提供も遅かったですがお料理は美味しかったので総合的に◯です　日帰りで観光客の多い京都をこんなに回れて大変満足致しました　機会があればまた利用します

Hicimos este tour los primeros días de Octubre y lamentablemente nos toco nublado y
No pudimos ver e Monte Fuji. La guía muy amable, pero si ya no puedes ver El Monte Fuji todo el tour pierde su encanto. No se confíen de las predicciones del tiempo!
El almuerzo buffet fue regular. Pudimos regresar en el
Tren bala pagando un adicional, tour muy caro sobretodo si te corres el riesgo que te toque día nublado

I often use Veltra for reservations abroad, but this was a tour in Japan. There were reviews mentioning that most participants were foreigners, but in reality, almost all 34 people were part of a Japanese group tour. Given that it was a holiday, it was undeniable that there was a shortage of staff at the dining places, and even when we ordered dessert, it never arrived, so we left without eating. Since it was a time-limited tour, they should have known that we wouldn't have time for meals, so I thought it would have been better if they had prepared everything in advance and set the tables from the start. The guide seemed a bit panicked due to the large number of people. Well, if you think of it as a Japanese tour, I suppose that's just how it is.

海外でよく利用しているベルトラの予約でしたが、日本旅行の日本ツアーでした。口コミに海外の方ばかりなどありましたが３４人のほとんどが日本人の団体ツアーでした。連休ということもありお食事処では人手不足が否めなく、デザートを頼んでも出てこないので食べずに出ました。時間が限られているツアーですから、食事に時間が取れないことは分かってるはずですから、はじめからテーブルにセットしておくなど準備されていては・・・と思いました。
ガイドの方は人数が多くて少々パニック気味でした。
まぁ、日本のツアーと思えばあんなものだと思います。

I was able to thoroughly enjoy the sights I wanted to visit in Kyoto. The guide was very kind and provided detailed explanations, allowing me to learn more about Kyoto, which I hadn't known before. I think this tour is perfect for those who want to travel quickly through Kansai and don't want to spend too much time in Kyoto when they also want to head to Osaka or Nara. Since I visited on a holiday, there was more traffic than I expected, but I am grateful to the guide for explaining the situation clearly.

京都に行きたかった訪れたかった名所をしっかり観光できました。ガイドさんもとても親切でもろもろの説明も非常に詳しく、今まで知らなかった京都を改めて勉強する事ができました。関西をさくっと旅するにあたり、京都だけに時間を掛けたくない時に（大阪や奈良にも向かいたいという時）とてもぴったりなツアーだと思います。訪れた際は祝日だったので予想以上の渋滞でしたが、しっかり状況を説明してくださったガイドさんに感謝しています。

The day after the rain turned into a perfectly clear day, and I was able to thoroughly enjoy the stunning autumn leaves along the White Road, as well as exploring Shirakawa-go and Gokayama. There were also participants from overseas, and the guide's wonderful explanations in both Japanese and fluent English were very pleasant. I completely recovered from the fatigue of the marathon the day before, making it a highly satisfying day. It was said to be a rare good weather day, so I felt very lucky. I highly recommend this course.

前日の雨天から雲一つ無い晴天となりホワイトロードでの紅葉の絶景と白川郷と五箇山の散策を最高に楽しむことができました。海外の方も参加しガイドさんの日本語と堪能な英語での素晴らしい説明も心地よく前日のマラソンの疲れもすっかり取れて大満足の一日でした。めったにない好天とのことでとてもラッキーでした。お勧めのコースです。

Perfect way to see the best of TOKYO in one day. The Odaiba cruise and inclusive lunch was a plus.