All Reviews for 2026 Japan Cherry Blossom Tours

It was my first time in Shirakawa-go and Hida Takayama, and I had plenty of free time at each location, allowing me to enjoy them thoroughly. The guide was also very considerate, making the experience comfortable.

初めての白川郷と飛騨高山でしたが、それぞれの現地自由時間にゆとりが有り、たっぷり楽しむ事が出来ました。ガイドさんも配慮がゆき届き快適でした。1/19

I participated in a tour on Monday, January 21, with my mother and sister. There were also foreign participants, and I was able to listen to the guide in both Japanese and English, which was very interesting. Our guide, Mr. Yamazaki, was very pleasant and explained about Kanazawa in a fun and easy-to-understand way, making it a truly wonderful trip.

I was able to fully enjoy both Shirakawa-go and Gokayama. The lunch was also very delicious. It was my first experience making rice crackers, and I was excited and happy with how tasty they turned out.

I highly recommend this tour! I have come to love Kanazawa. I am thinking about going again.

1月21日月曜日のツアーに母と妹と３人で参加しました。外国の方も参加されていて、日本国と英語のガイドを聞くことができ、とても興味深かったです。ガイドの山崎さんがとても感じよく、金沢についてとても楽しく分かりやすく説明してくださり、本当に良い旅でした。
白川郷と五箇山どちらも満喫することができました。
ランチもとても美味しくいただきました。
お煎餅の体験もはじめてだったので、ワクワクしましたし、美味しく出来て嬉しかったです。
おすすめのツアーです！
金沢が大好きになりました。
また行きたいなぁと思っています

I made a reservation the day before and participated with my wife. First of all, the bus seats were spacious and comfortable, and there was no problem even when the person in front reclined their seat. The participants were half Japanese and half Asian foreigners, and there was a guide in both Japanese and English, which helped with my English studies. We were blessed with good weather, and the driver, guide, and interpreter were all very kind and accommodating, making it a wonderful experience.

前日に予約し、嫁と2人で参加しました。まずバスの座席が広く快適で前の方がリクライニングしても全く問題有りません。参加者が日本人とアジア系外国人が半分ずつで、日本語と英語のガイドが有り英語のお勉強になりました。天候にも恵まれ、運転手さん、ガイドさん、通訳さん皆さんご親切に対応して頂き最高でした。

I was worried that I wouldn't be able to visit two places in one day, but it turned out to be great as I was able to see both efficiently, even if not at a leisurely pace.

1日で2箇所は回れないかと心配したが、ゆっくりではないけれど、効率良く双方とも見ることができて最高だった。

We participated in the Shirakawa-go and Gokayama tour on January 13th as a couple. We were blessed with rare good weather for winter in Hokuriku, allowing us to fully enjoy the snowy landscapes of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama. The time management and lunch were well-balanced, and the bus was driven safely, which made us feel secure. Above all, our guide, Nakamura, provided a heartfelt and enjoyable experience, allowing us to fully appreciate the itinerary. I have surpassed my sixties, but for the first time, I thought, "A bus tour is nice." I would like to participate again in a different season.

1月13日の白川郷五箇山ツアーに夫婦で参加しました。北陸の冬には稀な好天に恵まれて雪の白川郷、五箇山を満喫できました。時間配分や昼食もバランスよく、バスも安全運転で安心できました。何よりも添乗員の中村さんに心のこもった楽しいガイドをしていただき、工程をフルに楽しめました。私は還暦を超えましたが、今回初めて「バスツアーもいいな」と思えました。季節を変えて、また参加したいと思います。

There were many foreign participants, and the bus guide who spoke both Japanese and English was great. It was also a good opportunity to study English! Shirakawa-go had snow piled up, and the weather was clear! It was the best. Gokayama was more peaceful than Shirakawa-go, and we could relax. The rice cracker baking experience was also fun. My family was very satisfied. Thank you!

外国人参加者も多く、日本語と英語対応のバス内ガイドが良かったです。英語の勉強にもなりました！白川郷は雪が積もり、お天気は晴天！最高でした。五箇山は白川郷よりも落ち着いていてのんびりできました。お煎餅焼き体験も面白かったです。家族大満足です。ありがとうございます。

On January 12 and 13, my wife and I participated in this tour to Kanazawa because she wanted to see snow. Although we weren't blessed with snow in Kanazawa, we enjoyed the beautiful scenery and had plenty of time to stroll around Shirakawa-go, where there was still some snow. The view from the observation deck was also fantastic.

We savored local cuisine for lunch. Actually, on the first day in Kanazawa, we had a bit of a tight schedule to see various places, so for dinner, we couldn't go to the steakhouse and ended up having nodoguro. I fell asleep dreaming of Kanazawa oden, sushi, and more.

In the Gokayama village, the calm atmosphere was truly moving. My wife was so excited that she even lay down in the snow. We also thoroughly enjoyed the rice cracker grilling experience.

Lastly, I must not forget to thank our tour guide, Nakagawa-san, for his excellent commentary. It was a wonderful tour that left me moved by the places and encounters with people. I would like my mother to experience this joy next time.

I look forward to the next opportunity!

1月12、13日と関西より金沢へ妻が雪が見たいということでこのツアーへ参加。金沢では雪に恵まれませんでしたが白川郷で残雪あり素晴らしい景色と余裕のある時間でゆっくりと散策出来ました。展望台より見る景色も最高。
昼食も現地の食事で堪能致しました。実は初日の金沢では各所見る為、少しハードなスケジュールだったので夕食はステーキ屋歯科空いておらずのどぐろ。金沢おでん、お寿司等夢見ながら眠りについた次第です。
五箇山集落ではとても落ち着いたたたずまいで感動。思わず妻は雪に寝転ぶほどのハシャギぶりでした。　煎餅焼き体験もし満喫致しました。
最後に忘れてはならないツアーグガイドの中川さん最高のトーク有難うございました。場所、人との出会いに感動した素晴らしいツアーでした。また今度は母親にもこの感動を味わえさせたいと思いました。
次回も機会あればよろしくお願いします。

The weather was wonderful, but the snow was melting quickly, making the ground difficult to walk on. I regretted my choice of shoes, as they ended up getting wet. I later heard that there were rubber boots available, and I wish I had been informed about that beforehand. I visited Shirakawa-go last year and didn't get wet, so this was a bit of a mistake!

I was satisfied with the tour content and lunch, but it would have been even better if the food had been a bit tastier. The tour guide was great, and I had a good time with my fellow travelers. I immediately recommended it to my friends.

お天気に恵まれので凄く良かったのですが、雪がどんどん溶けて足元が
悪く、履いて来る靴が失敗でした。靴の中まで濡れてしまいました。
長靴がある事あとで聞いたので、最初に教え欲しかったです。
昨年も白川郷に来てましたが、濡れなかったのでちょっと失敗しました！！

ツアーの内容も、昼食も満足でしたが、ご飯はもう少し美味しいともっと良かったかな・・
添乗員の方も良い方でしたし、同行者の方々にも恵まれいい時間でした。
早速、お友達にも勧めました。

I went on the Shirakawa-go and Gokayama tour for the first time on January 11. The guide's explanations were very informative. We were blessed with good weather, and the traditional Japanese landscape standing under the blue sky felt nostalgic in its silver world. Next time, I would like to visit during the Doburoku Festival.

1/11日初めて白川郷と五箇山ツアーに行きました。。
添乗員さんの説明で色々勉強になりました。
お天気にも恵まれ、青空の下、白銀の世界にたたずむ日本の原風景は懐かしい感じでした。
今度はどぶろく祭の時に訪れてみたいです。

We have enjoyed the tour very much. It was informative and fun. I would recommend it.

I participated in the Shirakawa-go and Gokayama plan that my mother wanted to go to.

The scenery was very beautiful, and I am satisfied.

Next time, we are talking about wanting to see Shirakawa-go in the snow! ★

母が行きたがっていた白川郷・五箇山プランに参加しました。

とても景色が綺麗で、満足です。

次回は、雪の白川郷が見たいねと話しています★

The walking time feels just right for moving around thoroughly. While you can't cover everything if you're drinking doburoku and eating mitarashi dango, it seems just enough to keep things interesting. Shirakawa-go has a touristy vibe, while Gokayama has a strong sense of community, making them a perfect pair to visit together. The viewpoints in Gokayama don't require too much effort, so it's just right to soak in the village atmosphere. Senbei is perfect for the cold winter, but it might be tough on hot days!

散策時間は、がっつり動き回ってちょうどという感じ。どぶろく飲んだり、みたらし団子食べたりしてると全体は回れませんが、飽きない程度でちょうどよいのかな〜と思います。
観光地感ある白川郷と
集落感たっぷりの五箇山
セットでちょうどよい感じです。
五箇山のビュースポットはそれほど頑張らなくてよいので、集落感に浸るくらいがちょうどいいです。
煎餅は寒い冬にはちょうどよいですね。暑い日だと辛そうw

I had been to Kyoto several times before, but this time I wanted to do some serious sightseeing, so I signed up for a tour.

First of all, my honest impression is that it was a very satisfying tour. We visited four famous spots in one day, which was a bit physically demanding, but I was aware of that when I joined, so I have no complaints. The time spent at each location was just right—not too long and not too short.

Our tour guide, Shimizu, was very kind and attentive, making sure to accommodate us Japanese participants among the foreign tourists.

Although the participants were mostly foreign tourists, surprisingly, they were punctual and smiled a lot. We enjoyed taking photos of each other and had fun conversations.

I recommend this tour for those who want to explore Kyoto thoroughly in one day and enjoy seeing the city with foreigners.

何度か行ったことのある京都でしたが、今回はガッツリ観光がしたかったので申し込みました。

まず率直な感想としては大満足なツアーになりました。
有名どころの4ヶ所を1日で周ったので体力的に少し大変な部分もありましたが、それも承知の上での参加だったので不満はありません。
ひとつひとつの場所も長すぎず短すぎず丁度良い滞在時間でした。

添乗員の清水さんも外国人観光客ばかりのなか、日本人の自分達にも心地よく親切丁寧に対応して頂きました。

参加者は外国人観光客ばかりでしたが、失礼ながら意外にも集合時間も守るし笑顔も多くお互いに写真を撮りあったら会話も楽しかったです。

ガッツリ1日で京都を周りたい方、外国人と楽しく京都を見て周りたい方にオススメのツアーです。

On a nearly full bus with foreigners, I was the only Japanese person, but the tour guide was considerate and provided guidance in both English and Japanese.

I live in Nagoya and don't know much about Kyoto, but when my foreign friend came to Japan and expressed a desire to visit Kyoto, I searched for a course to help us navigate. We were able to visit various places, and my friend was very satisfied, which was great. I recommend it!

ほぼ満席のバスで外国人の中、私1人が日本人でしたが、添乗員さんは気を使ってくれて、英語と日本語で案内してくれました。

自分が名古屋に住んでいて京都の事はよくわからないのに、外国人の友達が日本に来て、京都にいきたいと言われ、どうやって回ろうか考えていた時に探したコースです。
いろいろ場所にいけて、友達も満足してくれてとても良かったです。
おすすめします

I stayed in Kanazawa for two nights, so I participated in this tour for one day. Half of the participants were foreigners.

In Shirakawa-go, I enjoyed the snow, and the tour guide informed us that we could use the hot spring at the lunch hotel, so I took a bath. The temperature was just right, and the water was soft, which warmed my chilled body and added an extra layer of enjoyment.

Although I participated alone, I was able to use two seats on the bus, allowing me to relax comfortably. I think it was great since it's not easy to go alone.

金沢に二泊だったので１日を使って参加しました。半数は外国の方でした。
白川郷では雪も楽しみ　添乗員さんが昼食ホテルで温泉に入れることを教えてくれたので入浴してきました。温度も良く、お湯も柔らかく、冷えた体も温まりプラスアルファの楽しみもできました。
一人参加でしたがバスでは２席を一人で利用でき、ゆったり過ごせました。
なかなか一人では行かれないので、良かったと思います。

I was able to travel to Shirakawa-go on a budget for a solo trip. I had been there once in November on a group tour, and there was no snow at that time. I don't get many opportunities to go, but I wanted to see the snowy scenery again, so I went on my own. I was surprised to see so many foreigners. Unfortunately, the snow was piled up along the roadside and looked a bit dirty. I would like to go again during the heavy snowfall in January or February.

一人旅行のため、格安で白川郷に行けました。11月に一度団体旅行で行ったことがあり、まだ雪が積もっていませんでした。なかなか行く機会がありませんが、もう一度雪景色が見たくて、ひとり気ままに行きました。外国人がたくさんいることにびっくり。雪も道端に山積み薄汚れていて、残念でした。また、1月か2月の大雪の時に行きたいです。

Very good service from Japan Gray Line; a customer service representative was at the meeting point (hotel) to welcome and to get us on the bus.
The tour is very good and really highlights what to see and to do in Tokyo, leading to exploring on own more areas in the following days, should time allows. The guides provide good explanation of the areas toured, and would go the extra mile to satisfy the customer beyond the basic service of the tour, to include attending to personal requests from the customer.
Overall good job, making a day we very much enjoyed.

Mr. Matsushita, who was our guide, driver, and caretaker (I'm sorry, I forgot your name), was wonderful! Despite the cold, I was healed by the snowy scenery of Shirakawa-go, the tranquil and picturesque views, and the delicious food. I had a fantastic time. Thank you! ♩
I have grown to love Hokuriku even more. Just as the driver mentioned, I definitely want to visit Shirakawa-go in early summer as well! Next time, I want to master the dialect and try speaking it.

ガイド兼ドライバー兼お世話役の松下さん(ごめんなさい、お名前失念しました)がとても素敵でした！寒い中ではありますが、白川郷の雪景色と、のどかで風情のある景色、おいしいごはんに癒されて、とても満喫できました。ありがとうございました♩
さらに北陸が好きになりました。ドライバーさんおっしゃっていた通り、初夏の白川郷もぜひ、行ってみたいです！今度は方言マスターして話してみたいです。

I wanted to change my departure from Osaka to disembark in Kyoto, and the prior inquiry was very polite and left a good impression. On the day of the tour, it was a Monday after a holiday, and everywhere was crowded, but we were able to move around very efficiently. In Arashiyama, we had free time to explore, but we were guided to the popular bamboo grove as requested. About 60% of the participants were international tourists, and after the English guidance, we also received instructions in Japanese, which made me feel like I was part of an overseas bus tour.

大阪発着を京都下車に変更したく、事前の問い合わせもとても丁寧で好感が持てました。
当日は、連休後の月曜日でどこも混雑していましたが、とても効率よく回れました。嵐山も自由散策ですが、リクエストの多い竹林までは案内していただけました。
参加者は６割ほどが訪日観光客で、英語の案内の後に日本語で案内をしていただき、海外のバスツアーに参加した気分も味わえましたよ。

This was a tour that efficiently guided us through the famous sites of Kiyomizu-dera, Kinkaku-ji, Fushimi Inari Taisha, and Arashiyama in Kyoto. I think it would be difficult to visit all these places in one day on your own. It's great that we could be taken to Kyoto without having to go there from Osaka.

What stands out is that we had the best guide. Their attention to detail and overall guidance were exceptional. In Arashiyama, they even called a taxi to run through the bamboo grove for my brother, who couldn't walk. I highly recommend this tour.

清水寺・金閣寺・伏見稲荷大社　嵐山と京都の名所を効率よく
案内してくれるツアーでした。　独自で一日でここまでまわるのは
難しいと思います。大阪からの出発でわざわざ京都に行かなくても
連れていっていただけるのはいいですね。

特筆するのは最高のガイドさんにあたったこと案内　気配り
すべてにおいて最高のガイドさんでした。
嵐山では歩けない　兄のために竹林の小道を走ってくれるタクシーまで
呼んでいただきました。
おすすめのツアーです。

Shirakawa-go and Gokayama Full Day Tour: Enjoy two World Heritage Sites at a leisurely pace.
It was an amazing time, and I definitely want to participate again!

白川郷・五箇山満喫1日ツアー 2つの世界遺産をゆっくり楽しもう
楽しみ最高の時間だった ぜひもう一度参加したい！

Thanks to the tour guide, we were able to enjoy sightseeing without any waste of time. There were a lot of tourists, but it was a fun day. I'm glad we were also shown some great photo spots.

添乗員さんのおかげで、無駄無く観光できました。
観光客がとても多かったですが、楽しい一日でした。
写真スポットも教えてもらえて、よかったです。

I found the tour to be too cumbersome. We visited few places, but the guide didn’t give us overall city perspective.

I was waiting for my husband, but I got separated and couldn't make it to the meeting time. By the time I finally got in touch with him, I was told to get off the bus. The bus company's delays due to traffic issues were overlooked. Our special commemorative trip was ruined. I'm glad it wasn't abroad. The first guide was very kind, but I won't be taking any more tours with this company.

主人を待ってて はぐれてしまい 集合時間に間に合わず やっと 主人と連絡取れたときは もう 降りて下さいとのことでした交通事情等で バス会社の遅れとかは スルーされるのに
せっかくの記念旅行 は パーになりました✋
外国じゃなくてよかったです。
最初のガイドさんは とても 親切でした
もう この会社のツアーは 乗りません

The positives: bus transportation and pre-paid access into shrines and temples. The negatives: It was initially described as a Fall excursion but it was more like a highlights tour. They did not address any of the autumn trees or traditions for that time of year. Because of the Fall season is so popular, all of the places were very crowded, leading to a near race at each site just to get there and back in time for the bus. It also lead to a more than one hour delayed return, which, to be fair, they said might happen, but an update as the day progressed would have been better than announcing it at the tail end of a long day. We had plans to get back to JR station by a certain time so we had to depart the bus early and catch our own cab ride back which cost nearly $40.

Our factories are located in Japan, China, and Vietnam. This time, we were planning a company event inviting participants from China and Vietnam. On the last day, we arranged for sightseeing in Japan. Although it was a rather tight schedule for their stay in Japan, I felt happy when I heard the visitors say, "It was really beautiful. I had fun. I want to come to Japan again," at the end. This was our company's first joint event. Personally, I think it's been over ten years since I last visited Kyoto. Even though there was an interpreter with the visiting members, it was my first time guiding first-time visitors in Japan, so I was filled with anxiety. However, thanks to the guide who looked out for me and offered support, we managed to complete the tour safely. Right now, I feel relieved.

We were able to go during the most beautiful season for autumn leaves, and it was truly stunning. I was moved. Next time, I want to leisurely walk around the streets of Kyoto for the sole purpose of enjoyment, not work. Thank you very much for your support.

弊社の工場は日本と中国とベトナムにあります。今回は、中国とベトナムの方を招いての会社行事を企画しておりました。最後の一日に日本観光を計画しての参加でした。かなり強行な日程での日本滞在でしたが、来日された方から最後に「本当に綺麗だった。楽しかった。また日本に来たい。等々」の言葉が聞こえてきた時は私も嬉しく感じました。会社的にも第一回目の合同行事でした。私自身も京都は十数年ぶりと思います。来日メンバーには通訳さんがいるとはいえ、初めての来日の方々を観光へ案内することは私自身初めてのことでしたので不安でいっぱいでした。しかし、ガイドの方に気にかけていただいて、声をかけていただいて何とか無事に終えることができました。今はとにかくホッとしています。
紅葉が綺麗な一番いい時期に行くことが出来て本当に綺麗でした。感動しました。
今度は、仕事絡みではなく、ただ楽しむことだけを目的にゆっくり京都の街を歩いて観光してみたいと思います。
本当にお世話になりました。有難う御座いました。

The new female guide was inadequate. She was just reading from her notes without any emotion, so what she was saying didn't come across. In the end, even the driver started giving advice. Her voice was quiet and lacked clarity. You can tell when someone is trying their best, even if they aren't skilled, but this guide didn't have that. I think she is not suited for being a guide.

新人なのか女性のガイドの方がお粗末だった。
ガイドもノートに書いてるのをただ読んでるだけで感情がこもって無いので言っている事が伝わってこなかった。
しまいにはドライバーさんもがアドバイスする始末。
声は小さいしハキも無いし。
出来無くても出来ないなりに一生懸命やってる人はそれが伝わって来るが今回のガイドさんはそれが無かった。
ガイドには向いてない人だと思った。

This tour was incorporated into our two-night, three-day trip to Kanazawa. It started raining the night before, so I was a bit worried about the weather on the day of the tour, but by the time we departed, the rain had lightened up. Even at the destination, it only drizzled occasionally. The not-so-great weather actually made the atmosphere of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama's villages very impressive, allowing us to stroll through the villages slowly while feeling as if we had time-traveled back to the past.

The lunch was also very delicious, and experiencing hand-baked rice crackers was a first for me, which I thoroughly enjoyed. The tour guide provided clear explanations along the way, and I thought the interpreter for the foreign guests was excellent as well. They spoke in easy-to-understand English, and I was able to catch what they were saying. I even managed to study some English while on this trip! (laughs)

Going on this tour created wonderful memories for my husband and me during our trip to Kanazawa. Thank you for providing such a lovely tour.

今回のツアーは金沢の二泊三日の旅行の中日に組み入れました。
前日の夜から雨が降り出して当日の空模様が少し心配でしたが、出発の時には雨も小降りとなり、また現地でも時々小雨が降る程度で済みました。
そのあまり良いとは言えない空模様が、逆に白川郷や五箇山の集落の雰囲気をとても印象的なものにしてくれて、まるで昔にタイムスリップしたような不思議な感覚を味わいながら集落の中をゆっくりと散策することができました。
昼食もとても美味しかったし、手焼き煎餅の体験も初めてのことで、とても楽しむことができました。
添乗員の方が道中いろいろと説明してくれた内容もわかりやすく、また、外国からの方への通訳の方もとても良かったと思います。わかりやすい英語で自分でも聞き取ることができました。旅行に来て英語の勉強までできました。（笑）
このツアーに行ったことで自分たち夫婦にとって、とても素晴らしい思い出に残る金沢旅行となりました。素敵なツアーを提供していただきありがとうございました。

Our tour was perfect. it was more fun because of Saturo San and the driver(sorry i forgot the name, but he even gave us a parting gift which he drew himself) treated us not as guests but as friends. they made sure that we are comfortable and they are very knowledgable about the tour and about Japan. Saturo San made sure that he answered all our questions before the tour ends. the only thing is the time in Gotemba outlet, I didn't have enough time for shopping. but it was still ok! will highly recommend this to my family and friends.

it's really convenient and more fun if you have a tour guide and a private van especially when you're travelling with kids.

:)

Norikosan, our guide made the day really memorable. She kept the day simple, on track and her local knowledge was invaluable.

The visit to the Tokyo skytree was easy - no waiting in line, Norikosan purchased the tickets and fast tracked our group.

Odaiba's giant robot - she knew that the best time to see this was in the evening and Norikosan made sure that we arrived just as the show was starting - made my day

Veltra have a great team on the ground in Japan.