All Reviews for 2026 Japan Cherry Blossom Tours

After visiting Shirakawa-go, I went to Gokayama, and by that time, I was getting a bit bored. I wish there had been a half-day tour just for Shirakawa-go.

I had plenty of free time in Shirakawa-go, so it was nice to relax in the hot springs and wander around. There wasn't much to see in Gokayama, and I got bored quickly. I usually don't have high expectations for lunch on tours, but the lunch in Shirakawa-go was better than I imagined! I definitely want to eat it again.

白川郷行ったあとに五箇山行き、その頃には飽きてきちゃってました。白川郷だけの半日ツアーがあるとよかったな。

白川郷での自由時間がたくさんあったので温泉入ったりプラプラできてよかったです。五箇山は見るとこがなくすぐ飽きてしまった。ツアーのお昼ご飯ってあまり期待してないのですが、白川郷でのお昼ご飯は想像以上によかった！ぜひまた食べたい。

I wanted to visit Shirakawa-go during my trip to Kanazawa, so I joined this tour. (I was looking for a tour that starts and ends at Kanazawa Station.)

After making the reservation, I was anxious because it remained in a provisional booking state due to not reaching the minimum number of participants. Even after checking the Q&A, it only stated, "We will contact you by the day before," and there was no phone contact available, so I decided to just wait. A week before the tour, I finally received a message confirming my participation, but since it affects my plans at the travel destination, I wish they could have confirmed it earlier.

The tour itself was very good. It was a clear day, and the scenery in Shirakawa-go was beautiful. It's a place you can only reach by car, and I was worried about the snowy roads, but it was very convenient to go on a bus tour like this. I also enjoyed the experience of making rice crackers on the way back.

I'm glad I participated in this tour.

金沢旅行の際に、白川郷にも訪れたいと思いこのツアーに参加しました。
(金沢駅集合・金沢駅解散を探していました)

予約手続後、最少催行人数未達との理由でずっと仮予約状態となり、いつ予約完了となるのか不安でした。
Q&Aを見ても、「前日までを目処に連絡します」しか書いておらず、電話の連絡先もなかったので、とりあえず待つことにしました。
１週間前になり、漸く連絡が来て参加決定となったのですが、旅行先での予定にも関わってくるので、もっと早く確定していただけたらと思います。

ツアー自体はとても良かったです。
その日は快晴で、白川郷での景色もとても綺麗でした。
車でないと行けないし雪道は不安ですが、このようなバスツアーで行かれて大変便利でした。
帰りにお煎餅焼き体験ができたのも楽しかったです。

このツアーに参加して良かったです。

It was my first time in Shirakawa-go, and I had a great time with the perfectly timed schedule! The lunch featured plenty of local cuisine, allowing me to enjoy a variety of Shirakawa-go's food in just one meal. Although it wasn't part of the plan, I opted to visit Takayama, and it turned out to be an incredibly satisfying trip that exceeded my expectations. There were many foreign guests, and the explanations in both English and Japanese were thorough, allowing me to converse with other foreign tourists as well.

I hope to have the opportunity again!

初めての白川郷でしたが、ちょうど良い時間設定で大変楽しむことができました！
昼食も郷土料理をふんだんに使ったもので一食で白川郷の食べ物をたくさん食べることができました。
予定にはありませんでしたが、オプションで飛騨高山の方まで行きましたが、こちらも期待を大きく超える大満足の旅となりました。
外国人のお客様も多く、英語と日本語の解説が丁寧で外国人観光客の方ともお話しすることできました。

是非また機会がありましたらよろしくおねがいします！

I spontaneously traveled to Kanazawa and signed up for this tour on the Shinkansen. Personally, I think it would be quite hard to visit both Kanazawa and Shirakawa-go in just one night and two days, but thanks to the tour, I was able to enjoy a comfortable experience and make effective use of my time, which made me very satisfied. It was great to stroll through the snow-covered Shirakawa-go, and the free time was relatively long as well. I was able to catch a glimpse of the lives of people in the heavy snowfall area, making it a meaningful day.

思いつきで旅した金沢、行きの新幹線車内でこちらのツアーに申し込みました
個人的に足を延ばすとなると、1泊２日で金沢と白川郷はかなりハードだと思いますが、ツアーのおかげで快適に、時間も有効に使えて大満足です
雪深い白川郷を散策したり、自由時間もわりと長くて良かったです
豪雪地帯の人の暮らしを垣間見ることができて有意義な１日となりました

During my 2-night, 3-day trip to Ishikawa Prefecture, I participated in this tour because I could only book a late flight on the third day. The area was very beautiful with fresh white snow from the day before. One of the great points of this tour was that we could start early in the morning and visit places before other tourists, and there was also a reasonable amount of free time. However, personally, I felt that it would have been enough to visit either Shirakawa-go or Gokayama, as I got a bit bored when we arrived in Gokayama.

石川県に２泊３日で旅行した際、３日目の飛行機が遅い便しか取れなかったため、ちょうど時間的に良いこちらのツアーに参加しました。前日に雪が降ったため、現地は新しい白い雪でとても綺麗でした。朝早く出発するため他の観光客の方たちより先に回れること、程よいくらいの自由時間もあることがこのツアーの良かった点です。ただ個人的には白川郷、五箇山どちらか一方だけで良かったなと感じました。五箇山に来た時には少し飽きてしまいました。

Thank you for the guide who was very kind and communicated in English! The food was delicious, and I appreciate the enjoyable time!

英語通じてて、ガイドさんすごく優しくて対応してくれててありがとうございます！
食事もおいしかったです、楽しい時間ありがとうございますー！

I participated with my parents. Since it was rainy, traveling by bus was indeed convenient.
The lunch venue was closed for the holiday, so we had to change the restaurant, which also changed the course (there was no train travel). The tour guide mentioned this in English, but there was no mention of it in the Japanese explanation. I understood the course change since I speak English, but my parents were completely unaware due to the lack of explanation in Japanese, and they didn't find out about the cancellation of the train travel until we were on our way to Kinkaku-ji.
The importance of thoroughly communicating information seems to depend on the tour guide. I was a bit frustrated.

両親を連れて参加。雨模様だったのでバス移動はやはり便利でした。
昼食会場が休日だったためお店を変更、それに伴いコースも変更になりました（電車移動がなくなった）。添乗員さんの説明は英語ではそのことに触れていたのですが、日本語の説明では全く触れず。私は英語が分かるのでコース変更をわかっていましたが、両親は日本語での説明が無かったので全く知らず、電車の移動がなくなったことは金閣寺に向かう時まで知りませんでした。
情報の周知徹底をどの程度重要視するのか、添乗員さんによると思います。私は少しイライラしました。

My mother and I used a course without meals departing from Osaka.

On the day we participated, about 20% of the participants were Japanese, while the others were from China, South Korea, and Taiwan.

At first, we considered using public transportation to visit the sightseeing spots on our own, but it was great to have a bus guide us, allowing us to see everything efficiently without getting lost.

We were able to take our time at the sightseeing locations without being rushed.

There are many stalls and shops at the tourist spots, so I recommend trying some snacks along the way with the no-meal course.

If the opportunity arises, I would like to participate in another tour.

母と二人で大阪発着のお食事無しのコースを利用しました。

私達が参加した日は日本人参加者が２割程度で、他の参加者は中国・韓国・台湾などでした。

最初は自分たちで公共交通機関を利用して観光地を巡ろうかと考えていましたが、バスで案内して頂いて観光出来るので迷うことなく効率的に見れたので良かったです。

観光場所でも時間に追われることなく、ゆっくりと見れました。

観光地では屋台やお店がたくさんあるので、お食事無しコースでちょこちょこ買い食いするのもオススメです。

また機会があれば、別のツアーにも参加してみたいです。

Our first trip to Kyoto as a couple was very enjoyable. Of course, the sightseeing spots were great, but the bus guide was also very accommodating, waiting at key points to actively take photos of us as a couple. Additionally, there were many travelers from abroad on the bus, which allowed us to experience the international flavor of Kyoto.

　夫婦で初めての京都旅行は、とても良かったです。観光地はもちろんですが、バスガイドさんの対応が良く、観光地のポイントポイントで待っていて下さり、夫婦での写真を積極的に撮っていただきました。
　また、バスの参加者には、外国からの旅行者もたくさんおり、国際色豊かな京都を実感できました。

On the second day of our trip to Kobe, Kyoto, and Osaka with my wife, we joined this monitor tour. It was an exciting tour as it was my first time in Kyoto in 35 years since my school trip, and we were looking forward to visiting Kinkaku-ji. Unfortunately, it was drizzling, but our tour guide, Honey, kept the microphone in hand and provided us with information about the sightseeing spots almost the entire time. It was really great.

Fushimi Inari Shrine was, as expected, very popular among foreigners and was crowded, but I was able to take the photos I wanted. Kiyomizu-dera was also quite busy, but we were able to see it smoothly. Kinkaku-ji, which I was most looking forward to, was rainy, but I took a lot of photos there as well.

Since transportation in Kyoto mainly relies on buses, this tour made it very easy to see everything. I would like to visit Kyoto again, so I will join a bus tour next time as well.

妻との神戸京都大阪旅行の、二日目にこのモニターツアーを組みました。35年ぶりの京都で修学旅行以来の金閣寺とのことで楽しみなツアーでしたが、あいにくの小雨模様でしたが、ツアコンの確かハニーさんが、ほとんどずっとマイク離さず状態で観光地の案内をしてくださいました。とつても良かっです。
伏見稲荷神社は、さすが外国人人気ナンバーワンだけあって、人だらけでしたが思いどおりの写真がとれました。
清水寺も、かなりいましたがスムーズにみれました。
一番楽しみな金閣寺も雨でしたが、写真もいっぱい撮りまくりました。
京都での移動は、路線バスが中心となりますので、このツアーは、大変楽に見ることができました。又京都は訪れてみたいので、次回も、バスツアーで回ります。

I had always given up on sightseeing in Kyoto due to time constraints, but this time, since the hotel I was staying at was the meeting point, I joined my friends!

On the bus, the tour guide provided a humorous and easy-to-understand introduction to each landmark in both English and Japanese. First, we visited Fushimi Inari Taisha. We moved quickly from the parking lot to avoid getting separated and then had some free time. The weather was beautiful, and the vermilion of the thousand torii gates against the sunlight was stunning. I was overwhelmed, especially seeing the dignified fox statues for the first time.

Next, we headed to Kiyomizu-dera. There were many people and cars. The main hall was impressive, and the view of Kyoto city from the stage was beautiful. I thought the scenery must be even more breathtaking in spring and autumn. We also had the chance to look at souvenirs. For lunch, we went to a certain building. Since we were on a course without lunch, we gathered delicious information from the tour guide and went to a restaurant in the same building. It was delicious! The taste of the miso soup was unforgettable (laughs).

We traveled by train, then bus, to Kinkaku-ji. The golden pavilion was very dazzling. There were quite a few people here as well, but I was able to take great photos and look at souvenirs.

Although it was a bit rushed, it was truly a fulfilling tour where I didn’t have to worry about transportation or time at all. I thought it would be easy to join even as a solo traveler! It turned out to be a very enjoyable trip, and I would love to participate again in different seasons. Thank you very much to the tour guide and the driver!!

時間等の問題でいつもあきらめていた京都観光。今回は宿泊していたホテルが集合場所ということもあり友人と参加しました！
車内では添乗員さんが英語と日本語で各名所の紹介をユーモアたっぷりで分かりやすく説明してくれました。まず、伏見稲荷大社へ。駐車場からちょっと早足ではぐれないよう移動そして自由行動。お天気も良く、千本鳥居の朱色と太陽の光が何とも美しく、凛としたキツネの姿など見れ、初めてだった私は圧倒されました。
次は清水寺へ。人も車も多かったです。本堂は迫力あり、舞台からの眺める京都市内は綺麗でした。春と秋は更に絶景だろうなと思いました。お土産も見る事が出来ました。昼食はとあるビルへ。私たちは昼食無しコースの為、添乗員さんからのおいしい情報を収集し同ビルのお店へ。美味！絶品‼特にお味噌汁の味が忘れられません(笑)
電車で移動～バス～金閣寺へ。金色がとても眩しかったです。こちらもかなり人が多かったですが、写真はバッチリ撮ることが出来たしお土産も見ることが出来ました。
ちょっぴり駆け足だったけど、交通手段や時間を全く気にすることなく本当にお腹いっぱいの満喫ツアーでした。おひとり様でも気軽に参加できる！とも思いましたね。とっても楽しい旅になり、色んな季節にまた参加したいなあ～と思いました。添乗員さん、運転士さん、どうもありがとうございました!!

Thank you for your assistance with my sightseeing in Kyoto.
I participated in the tour of the three major attractions (Fushimi Inari Taisha, Kiyomizu-dera, and Kinkaku-ji).
At Kiyomizu-dera, there was a large colored paper displayed the day after the announcement of this year's kanji, and many people in kimono could be seen. The scenery of the falling autumn leaves and people in kimono, with the occasional breeze, felt very much like Kyoto.
At Kinkaku-ji, the suddenly appearing golden building and the reflection in the pond were truly magnificent, making me forget the time.
The tour bus was a new yellow (lemon-colored) bus, and the interior was very clean, which made it easy to find the right bus at each sightseeing spot without getting lost.
The guide's explanations were clear, and announcements were made at just the right moments, allowing me to fully enjoy my Kyoto sightseeing experience.
I participated from the Kanto region, and it had been since my school trip that I visited Kyoto, but as an adult, I was able to appreciate the charm of Kyoto and had a memorable day.
I would like to use your services again when I visit Kyoto next time, so thank you in advance.

京都観光お世話になりました。
三大名所（伏見稲荷大社、清水寺、金閣寺）観光に参加しました。
清水寺では、今年の漢字の発表翌日で大きな色紙が飾られており、着物姿の方も多く見られ、時より風が吹いて散る紅葉と着物姿の風景が、とても京都らしく感じられました。
金閣寺では、突如現れた金色の建物と池に映える景色がとても素晴らしく、時間を忘れるくらいでした。
ツアーのバスは黄色い（レモン色）新しいバスで、室内も清掃が行き届いており、とても綺麗なバスでした。その為、各観光名所でも迷うことなく、目的のバスにたどり着く事ができました。
ガイドさんの説明も分かりやすく、説明してほしいタイミングで適時アナウンスが入り、京都観光を満喫する事ができました。
関東からの参加で、修学旅行以来の京都観光でしたが、大人になってからの京都は風情を感じられ、記憶に残る一日を過ごすことができました。
京都方面に行った時は、また利用したいと思いますのでよろしくお願いいたします。

It was interesting to hear the guide talk about the history and trivia of Ishikawa Prefecture and Toyama Prefecture during the round trip to Shirakawa-go and Gokayama. The guide was fluent in English and explained everything in a way that was understandable for the foreign guests accompanying us. The lunch was also delicious. If I have the opportunity, I would like to try other tours offered by the same company.

白川郷、五箇山までの行き帰りの道のりで、ガイドさんが石川県、富山県の歴史やトリビアを話してくれたのは面白かったです。ガイドさんの英語が堪能で同行した外人にも、わかるように説明してくれました。昼食のご飯もおいしかったです。
機会があれば、同社の他のツアーも試してみたいと思います。

To save on travel costs, I participated in my first monitor tour. It was my first bus tour, and I was worried about making it to the meeting point since I was coming from an island without a train. However, I was relieved to spot the meeting location from the window of the train arriving at Osaka Station.

As soon as I headed to the bus, the guide greeted me and led me to a bright yellow bus. Although our seats were assigned, the bus was full that day, with nearly 80% of the passengers being foreigners.

It took about an hour from Osaka to Kyoto, and we arrived at our first sightseeing spot, Fushimi Inari Taisha. Since it was New Year's Eve, the guide mentioned that there would be more people than usual, and I was desperately trying to keep up with the guide! After that, we had some free time—my main goal this trip! I happily walked through the thousands of torii gates. I returned to the bus after enjoying omikuji, souvenirs, and inari sushi.

Next was Kiyomizu-dera, which was also crowded. I went with the flow of the crowd like on a conveyor belt, stopping occasionally to take photos and admire the view of Kyoto from Kiyomizu-dera.

For lunch, the bus stopped at a building with many restaurants, so we had no trouble finding food. However, since we didn't have much time, we opted for ramen in the basement! It was delicious! Finally, we visited Kinkaku-ji. We were blessed with beautiful weather that day, and I was able to see the stunning Kinkaku-ji shining in the sunlight. It felt like a good omen (laughs).

After visiting all the sites, I fell into a deep sleep on the bus back to Osaka, and before I knew it, we had arrived. During this bus tour, there was also SHU, who was fluent in English, and I’m sorry, but I forgot the driver’s name… It was a smooth drive without any surprises.

Now, I'm excited about which bus tour to choose next. Thank you!

少しでも旅行の費用を抑えようと、初のモニターツアーに参加しました。バスツアーは初めてで鉄道の無い島からの参加でした、、待ち合わせ場所にも無事着くかなーって心配してましたが、たまたま大阪駅に着く電車の窓から待ち合わせ場所を発見しホッと一息でした。
早速、バスへ向かうとガイドさんから声を掛けていだだいて、黄色の鮮やかなバスへと案内されました。座席は決まってましたが、その日は満席で8割近く外国の方々でした。
大阪から京都まで約一時間、最初の観光地、伏見稲荷大社に到着です。この日は大晦日で普段以上の人出だとガイドがおっしゃってて、私から離れないように、と、ガイドさんを追っかけるのに必死でした！それからの自由行動〜今回の一番のお目当！千本鳥居⛩をニヤニヤしながらくぐりました。おみくじ、お土産、稲荷寿司を食べながらバスへ戻りました。続いての清水寺もやはり人だかりで、ターンベルトの様に流れに身を任せ、少し立ち止まり写真を撮ったり京都の町並を清水寺から眺めました。さて、お昼ですが、、バスが止まったビルには沢山の飲食店が入ってるビルで食を取るには困りませんでした。しかし、時間がさほどなかったので、私達は地下にあったラーメンをいただきました❗️まいぅ〜〜でしたよ！さぁ〜最後の金閣寺❗️その日は最高にお天気に恵まれて、太陽の日に当たりキラキラ輝く綺麗な金閣寺を見る事が出来ました。御利益
ありそうです(笑)
さて、見学地も終わり大阪に帰るバスは爆睡で、あっというまに到着でした。今回、バスツアーでは
英語も堪能なSHUさん、あと、、すみませんドライバーさんの名前は忘れてしまいましたが…1度もハッとする事なく過ごせたドライブでした。
また、次はどのバスツアーにしようかとワクワクしてます。ありがとうございました。

I planned to visit Shirakawa-go on a day trip during my year-end trip to Kanazawa, but the regular buses were fully booked two weeks prior. I hurriedly searched online and found this tour. I was worried since it wasn't through a major travel agency, but it turned out to be a wonderful memory. There were over 30 people in total that day. While there were many Japanese groups, there were also a few foreign couples. The male guide was kind-hearted, knowledgeable, and provided casual yet useful information without being pushy, which made it very pleasant. The planning was well done, as we arrived before the area got crowded, making everything very smooth. I highly recommend it.

年末の金沢旅行の際に日帰りで白川郷に行こうと思いましたが、２週間前の時点で定期バスは満席、あわててネットで探してこのツアーにたどり着きました。大手の旅行代理店経由でなかったため心配でしたが、結果的にとても良い思い出になりました。当日は全体で30人超。日本人のグループが多いですが外国人カップルなどもちらほらいました。ガイド役の男性は心優しく、お話も博学ながらカジュアルで役立つ情報が多く、且つ押しつけがましくなくて、とても心地よかったです。現地が混み合う前に到着するなどうまく計画されていて、とてもスムーズでした。お勧めです。

Had a great time in Yokohama & Kamakura with Taiji, our driver cum guide.
So glad that I opted for this tour provided by TSA

Saw beautiful golden maple leaves - remnants of Autumn. Trip was enjoyable as our guide was fluent in English which made communication a BIG plus

Patient & accommodating to our needs, young and old. Will highly recommend Taiji to anyone requiring driver cum guide services

We enjoyed a second wonderful day on our visit to Japan with our guide Taiji. After a very long day visiting Mt. Fuji, we embarked on a city tour of Tokyo by planning a more leisurely pace. Starting the day by introducing Taiji to his first "Costco experience" was a fun and relaxing way to wind down from the previous day, then we quickly got back into busy mode for the rest of the day until dinnertime. Taiji adjusted quickly on the fly to our fickle plans but managed to combine great food, sightseeing, and shopping into one full and memorable day, including extra trips back to our place to drop off some of our shopping bags! Thank you so much again for showing us a great time in Tokyo, Taiji. We will certainly be back soon!

We had a fabulous time with our guide Taiji. Not only did we luck out in mid December with nearly perfect weather that afforded us with gorgeous views everywhere of Mt. Fuji, but Taiji was able to recommend some great sightseeing as well as shopping spots to us. The highlights included an amazing visit to the kimono museum that Taiji recommended to us that included a magnificent tea room, as well as a fantastic local lunch spot that also included an amazing photo gallery upstairs with one-of-a-kind shots of Mt. Fuji. What an utterly memorable and unforgettable experience! Thank you for all of your hard work and wonderful guidance, Taiji!

best tour if you have a small amount of time in Tokyo. We went to a lot of places and it does not feel rush. We will use veltra again when we go back to Japan!

Kyoto is incredibly popular in the fall! I want to visit the classic spots like Fushimi Inari Taisha, Kiyomizu-dera, and Kinkaku-ji! Considering the hassle of traffic and train transfers, I found a bus tour that made it much easier! Plus, it was a great value monitor tour! To sum it up, it was a "well-organized tour!"

At the morning meeting point, the bus seats were already assigned, so we could relax until departure. Since the departure from Umeda is a hotel pickup, even though it's a small hotel, you can enjoy breakfast there before joining the tour. After passing through Namba, we arrived at Fushimi Inari Taisha, where the tour guide provided a shortcut map depending on the crowd (laugh!?), and we visited. Then we went to Kiyomizu-dera, had lunch in Karasuma, and I was impressed by the efficiency of chasing the bus by train for just one station. Next, we headed to Kinkaku-ji, which was as crowded as expected, with the parking lot full! The tour was so well-organized that participants were dropped off first, and the driver communicated the bus stop number to the tour guide later. This is the great thing about bus tours! You can't do that with a private car. We arrived at Kyoto Station feeling very satisfied. The tour guide prayed for us not to hit traffic, but it was fine because everyone was sound asleep, so even if there was traffic, it was okay! Sleeping means we’ll arrive! Isn’t that another great aspect of bus tours?

Finally, although it was stated that the tour would have an accompanying staff member but no guide, Jewel, our tour attendant, provided very clear explanations and enjoyable conversations, fulfilling the role of a guide wonderfully. I had a great time and was very satisfied. I would love to use Veltra's services again somewhere!

秋に大人気の京都！しかも伏見稲荷大社、清水寺、金閣寺というベタなコースに行きたい！
渋滞と電車移動の面倒を考えるとなかなか行くのが億劫になる時に見つけたバスツアー！
しかもお得感溢れるモニターツアー！！ひと言で言うと、「出来たツアー！！」でした。
朝の集合時にはもうバスの座席が決まっているので出発まではゆっくり過ごす事ができます。
しかも梅田発はホテル集合のため小さいホテルですが早く行ってホテル朝食を楽しんでからの参加も可能です。難波を経由して→伏見稲荷大社に到着する頃、添乗員さんから混雑に応じてのショートカットマップ(笑！？)を頂いて拝観。→清水寺へ →烏丸でランチ後バスを電車でひと駅追いかけるという要領の良さに関心しました。→金閣寺へ 予想通りの混雑で駐車場も満杯！バスから参加者を先に降ろして運転手さんがバスの停車スポット番号を後で添乗員さんに連絡するというなんともまた要領の良いツアー。コレコレ！バスツアーの良いところ！自家用車ではそんな事できませんからね。→大満足で京都駅に。渋滞していませんように！と添乗員さんが祈ってくださいましたが、 いいんです 参加者みんな グッスリ寝てましたから渋滞してても大丈夫！！寝てたら着く！これもバスツアーの良いところではないですか！！
最後に添乗員同行 ですがガイドは付きませんと明記の有るツアーでしたが添乗員のジュエルさん！とってもわかり易い説明と楽しいお喋りで、十分ガイド役も果たして下さり
楽しく大満足でした。またどこかでベルトラさんのお世話になりたいです。

When I departed from Umeda in Osaka, it was raining quite a bit. I felt disappointed since it was Kyoto, but by the time we arrived in Kyoto, it had turned into a light rain. First, we headed to Fushimi Inari Taisha. There were large torii gates and many people. As we walked up, we finally reached the Senbon Torii. I was excited because I had always wanted to visit. The rain had lessened to the point where we didn't need umbrellas. Passing through the Senbon Torii, I felt a profound sense of reverence. The Omokaru Stone was heavy. Unfortunately, it seems my wish may not come true just yet. At Kiyomizu-dera, we even caught glimpses of clear skies. The contrast of the red autumn leaves against the brief blue sky was beautiful. It wasn't too crowded, allowing us to worship smoothly. The autumn leaves at Kinkaku-ji were also lovely. Our tour guide, Harry, was fantastic. This time, I was with a multinational group, and although I couldn't speak directly with them, it seemed everyone understood Harry's fluent explanations in English, Chinese, and Korean, and they were all very cheerful and enjoying themselves without being late for the gathering. I also found it helpful for my conversation studies. Thank you very much.

大阪梅田を出発する時は雨が結構降っていました。せっかくの京都なのに、と残念に思いましたが、京都に着く頃には、小雨となりました。まずは伏見稲荷大社へ。大きな鳥居があって、たくさんの人でした。テクテク上がり、いよいよ千本鳥居です。一度は訪れてみたかったのでワクワクです。雨も傘がいらないくらいになりました。千本鳥居をくぐると、何とも厳かな気持ちになりました。おもかる石は重かったです。残念ですが、望みはまだまだかないそうもありません。清水寺では晴れ間も覗きました。紅の紅葉に一瞬の青空がキレイです。さほど混雑しておらず、スムーズに参拝することができました。金閣寺の紅葉もよかったです。ツアーガイドのハリーさんもサイコーでした。今回のツアーは多国籍の方々とご一緒で、直接お話しすることはできなかったのですが、ハリーさんの流暢な英語、中国語、韓国語の説明に理解されていたようで、集合にも遅れることもなく、とてもにこやかに楽しそうにされていました。私自身も会話の勉強になりました。ありがとうございました。

A tour with many foreigners.
It takes you to the main attractions, so I recommend it for those who don't have much time!
The food is also delicious.

外国人が多いツアー。
主要な場所を行ってくれるので、
あまり時間のない方にお勧め！
食事もおいしいです。

I am a Japanese person who has settled in the ancient city of Chiang Mai, Thailand, and I travel to various countries. This time, it was quite a challenge to quickly and inexpensively visit the main tourist spots in Kyoto, which can be difficult for travelers. After living in Thailand for 10 years, I was planning a trip back to Japan for two weeks to thoroughly explore the major cities and representative tourist sites of Japan.

I believe the top attractions are the shrines and temples in Kyoto. There are so many highlights in Kyoto, and deciding where to start visiting the main tourist spots was crucial for me, especially to please my wife (who is Thai). Before the trip, I spent a lot of time searching the internet, focusing on budget and itinerary.

While searching online, I quickly found this bus tour. The reason I chose Shinki Bus Tours was that it offered a quick and affordable way to explore. The tour included popular sites: Kiyomizu-dera, Kinkaku-ji, and Fushimi Inari Taisha. Since I was also planning to extend my trip to Osaka, the meeting point was perfectly set at Kyoto Shinkansen Station, with the return at Osaka Namba Station, fitting my travel route perfectly. The price was reasonable, so it was an easy decision.

After researching Shinki Bus Tours, I found that they are a well-established company offering bus tours, which made me feel secure about my booking. On the day of the tour, the staff member was waiting at Kyoto Station with a sign, making it easy to find them. After confirming our names, everything proceeded as scheduled.

It seemed that the meeting point was a bit hard to find, as others were wandering around, but the staff member kindly approached those looking confused, and once everyone was gathered, we departed on time. The combination of trains and buses was well-organized, saving time and allowing us to visit the tourist spots efficiently. I was impressed by how well they managed the itinerary.

The bright yellow bus and the staff member's yellow jacket made it easy to identify, ensuring we didn't lose track of time or the group. The explanations of the tourist sites were concise and efficient, without any unnecessary shopping stops that are often found on tours. The shopping opportunities were straightforward, with explanations that the products were unique and available for tasting, which was refreshing compared to other bus guides.

Moreover, dining at tourist spots can be about 20% more expensive, but we were taken to a building where local people eat, allowing us to enjoy a delicious and affordable lunch, which was satisfying. The guide provided historical context about figures like Tokugawa Ieyasu and Oda Nobunaga, but they focused more on practical information like photo opportunities, meeting times, and restroom locations, which were far more important.

As we were a couple on this trip, the guide was considerate about restroom availability, noting that there were often long lines for women's restrooms and suggesting alternatives if needed. Traveling can change one's lifestyle and help discover a new self, and I found myself enjoying a drink (beer) and, as a result, needing to use the restroom more often, which the guide managed well.

We also shared the bus with foreign tourists, and there were no issues; Japanese passengers sat in the front while foreigners were in the back, making for a comfortable ride. This is likely why the tour is so popular.

At Fushimi Inari, it takes over an hour to walk the entire path, but the guide provided shortcuts for those who wanted to return early, which was helpful for older participants. Looking back, the scenery with the many torii gates became somewhat repetitive, but it was just the right amount of sightseeing.

At Kinkaku-ji and Kiyomizu-dera, the guide pointed out the best spots for photos, and my wife and I captured some great pictures, especially at the stunning reflection point at Kinkaku-ji. I am grateful for the guide's advice, which made the

私はタイの古都チェンマイに住居を定めて各国を旅行している日本人です。
このたびは京都を手っ取り早くなをかつ主要な観光地を短時間で格安で廻るという
旅行者にとっては難しい難題でした。　
なんせタイランドに住んで10年経ち久しぶりの日本旅行で2週間で
日本の主要な都市と日本を代表する観光地をくまなく廻る予定でです。
やはり１番の観光は京都の神社仏閣だと思います。
京都は見どころがたくさん有り何処から主要観光地を廻るか？
妻（タイ人）にいかに喜ばれるか！
が私にとては重要な課題で旅行前はもんもんとインターネットの検索と
予算と日程に明け暮れました
インターネットを検索しましてすぐに見つかったのがこのバスツアーで
この神姫バスツアーズを選んだ理由は手っ取り早く安く廻るが決手です。
清水寺・金閣寺・伏見稲荷大社バスツアー 人気の3大寺社めぐりです
丁度大阪へも足を伸ばす予定でしたので集合が京都新幹線駅発で帰りが大阪難波駅着
で京都、大阪と旅の順路で予定にぴったり当てはまり毎日予定されていて
値段も安くハイ決まりぃ～。
神姫バスツアーズを調べたところそれなりに手広くバス観光を手掛けている会社で
したので安心して申し込みました。
当日担当員の方が京都駅でプラカードを掲げて待っていましたのですぐにわかりました。
出席者名を告げ時間どうりの予定で事はすすみました。
集合場所がちょっとわかりずらかったみたいで他の人たちがうろうろとしていたみたいで
担当員の方がその辺で立ってきょろきょろしている人に声をかけて全員揃ったので
時間どうりの出現発となりました。
電車とバスをうまく組み合わせ時間を節約してロスなく観光地を廻る、
京都をしっかり把握してないとできない技でさすがだと感心しました。
黄色のバスと添乗員さんの黄色のはっぴが目立ちバスは間違いなく乗車できて添乗員さんの
ハッピ姿が目立って見失うことなく時間の配分とどこでもある観光地の
説明など簡単に要領よくこなして無駄がありませんでした。
ツアーでよく見かける予定に入ってない買物などのストップがなく嫌味がありません
買物もここで買うと安くここの商品は試食が出来てココだけしか
売っていないので気に入れば買っても良いでしょうという説明で簡素で
嫌味が全くなくどこかのバスガイドとはちがいました
そればかりか観光地での飲食は２０％ぐらい高いので京都の一般の人が利用する
レストランの集合するビルへ案内されて安くておいしい昼食をいただき満足です
３代観光地の案内は徳川家康、とか織田信長とかがなんだかんだと長々とどこかの
バスガイドじゃないが1500何年にとかすぐに忘れるような事を説明をされて時間稼ぎ
をするよりも手短な案内でカメラチャンスと集合時間とトイレがどこにあり
ここで土産物を買う方が得だとかの説明のほうがはるかに重要なことです。
トイレなど私共は夫婦で参加ですので女性のトイレは並んで待つ事が多く
ココが込み合っていたらこちらにもトイレがありますという親切さでした。
旅の習性は自分の生活に変化を与え本来の環境から脱して新しい自分を発見
すること？なのかなぁ～と自分で勝手に理解して酒を（ビール）飲み
ボヤー、ホケーとしてつい飲みすぎて、トイレ、トイレとなりやすいので
重要な事で的確にこの添乗員は抑えていました。
それと外国人とも同じバスに同乗しましたが外国人は後ろの席で
日本人は前の席みたいでなんのトラブルもなくバスの乗車中は快適でした
だからこのツアーは人気があるのだなぁ～と思います。
伏見稲荷では全部道なりに廻ると１時間強かかるが中間地点で大半の人が
戻ってくる抜け道も教授して年寄りには助かりました。
後から振り返るに同じような風景、鳥居がたくさん重なり見飽きてしまう
ほどで丁度ほどなく適当な見学かと思います。
金閣時、清水寺のカメラチャンスはここしかない場所を教えてくださり
妻とベストポイントで写真を取りました
とくに金閣寺の水沼に移る絶景ポイントも被写体に収めました
これ一重に添乗員さんのアドバイスの賜物だと感謝しております。
主要観光地を安く廻れるこのツアーは体験して良かったと思います。
今度は、またファミリーで、訪れようと思います。
まだ訪れてないコースも色々あるみたいで今度はどのコースにしようかな？
とかこのコースはどんなかなとか楽しさが倍増して今から今後のツアーを
検索して心が躍っています。
洗練されたツアーで短時間で主要観光地を安く廻るこれだぁ～！

We went on the private Mt. Fuji pilgrimage tour. Our tour guide was Taiji Endo. We all had a good time and our our guide was great! Very informative and a safe driver. He also gave us a good restaurant recommendation for lunch. We would definitely recomment the tour and our tour guide as well.

I thought it would be difficult to travel using public transportation since the places I wanted to visit were far apart, so I joined this tour that covers Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizu-dera, and Kinkaku-ji. They provided enough time to fully enjoy each site, so there was no rush, and it didn't feel like the typical hectic tour experience.

At Fushimi Inari, they handed out maps and pointed out the highlights. They were knowledgeable about the shops along the approach, and it was a fun conversation.

We had particularly long time at Kiyomizu-dera, so we were able to have lunch at a place they recommended and buy souvenirs. The autumn leaves were just starting to change, and it was very beautiful. We did the inner sanctum tour, but I gave up on drinking the water that grants wishes because the line was too long due to school trips.

At Kinkaku-ji, they also pointed out good photo spots, and I was able to take nice pictures. Since we were on the same bus as those taking other courses, there was some waiting time, but I think it was better than transferring between trains and buses on my own. Everyone else was foreign tourists, but the guide provided the same information in Japanese, so there was nothing to worry about.

I'm glad I participated in the tour. Thank you very much.

行きたい場所が離れているので公共機関での移動が大変だと思い、伏見稲荷、清水寺、金閣寺を回るこちらのツアーに参加しました。どちらも十分に観光できる時間を取って下さったので、余裕があり、いわゆるツアーのバタバタはありませんでした。
伏見稲荷は、マップを配って下さり、見所を教えてくださいました。参道のお店もお詳しく、楽しいお話しでした。
清水寺での時間は特に長かったので、途中教えて頂いた場所でランチを食べたり、お土産を買ったりもしました。
紅葉が始まりかけで、とても美しかったです。胎内巡りをしましたが、飲むと願いが叶う水、は、修学旅行の行列が長く、諦めました。
金閣寺も、写真スポットなど教えて頂き、良い写真が撮れました。
他のコースを回られる方と同じバスでしたので、待つ時間が出ましたが、自分で電車バスを乗り継いで移動するより、良かったと思います。私たち以外は外国の方ばかりでしたが、ガイドさんも日本語でも同じようにご案内して下さいましたし、困ることは何もありませんでした。
ツアーに参加して良かったと思います。ありがとうございました。

A bus tour with foreigners that makes you feel like you're abroad. It included couples from Korea, Taiwan, Indonesia, and Japan. Even though it was a Sunday and popular spots in Kyoto were very crowded, the meeting point for regrouping was clearly set, and the guide's yellow happi stood out well. The yellow flag that was always held high was also very noticeable, allowing us to follow without fear of getting lost. The bright yellow bus named RIMON, a combination of "limousine" and "lemon," was easy to spot, making it possible to return to the bus without needing to remember the bus number.

We were able to communicate joyfully with other participants through the international language, English. For me, who is currently learning English, it was a very enjoyable tour that also served as a chance to practice conversation. Additionally, the same information was repeated in Japanese, so my husband, who is not good at English, was also satisfied. The guide was very attentive, fun, and had a great sense of humor, and the weather was not bad, making it a thoroughly satisfying tour.

外国に行った気分の外国の方達と一緒のバスツアー
韓国、台湾、インドネシアそして日本の私たち夫婦の四か国です。
日曜日でもあり、京都の人気スポットは大混雑でしたが
一旦解散して再集合の場所もわかりやすく設定され、又ガイドさんの黄色のハッピもよく目立ち
いつも高く揚げてくれていた黄色の旗もとても良く目立ち、はぐれる恐れなくついて行けました。
ＲＩＭＯＮというリムジンとレモンを掛け合わせた名前の真黄色のバスもよく目立ち
、いつもなら車体番号を覚えないとダメなところ、一発でバスに帰れます。

他の参加されている方達ともインタナショナル言語、英語を通して楽しく意志疎通でき
英語を習得中の私には英会話練習を兼ねたとても楽しいツアーでした。
又、日本語でも同じことを繰り返されていましたので、英語の不得手な主人も満足でした。
ガイドさんはとても行き届いていて、楽しくユーモアセンスがあり、お天気も悪くなく
大満足のツアーでした。

This tour involved group activities with foreign participants. What helped was that the tour guide, Happy, wore a bright yellow outfit, and the sightseeing bus was also the same eye-catching yellow, making it very noticeable. Additionally, the tour stickers that could be attached to clothes and bags had a prominent design, making it easy to identify amidst the large crowd of tourists. The tour guide was present at key points, and it seemed that the foreign participants understood English, so the guide provided explanations in both Japanese and English, making it easy to navigate the sightseeing spots without confusion. I particularly enjoyed engaging in English conversations with the foreign participants, starting with "Where are you from?" which was both fun and educational. The foreign guests were delighted to ride the train for just one station and received tickets. Our chosen tour did not include the admission fees for Kiyomizu-dera and Kinkaku-ji, so I thought it might have been better if they were included. Since we were in Japan, we could have explored on our own, but the tour was efficient and allowed us to fully enjoy the day, making it a very meaningful experience.

このツアーは外国の方と団体行動するツアーでした。助かったのは添乗員さんのハッピが派手なイエローで観光バスも同じ派手なイエローでとても目立つこと、また洋服やバッグに貼るツアーシールも目立つデザインで大勢の観光客でにぎわう中でもすごくわかりやすかった。そして添乗員さんが要所要所で待っていてくれたり、外国からの参加者の方は英語がわかる方のようで添乗員さんは日本語と英語でガイドや案内をわかりやすくやさしく説明してくれて迷うことなく観光することができました。特に外国の方と「Where are you from?」からはじまって英語の会話も楽しめて勉強になったし、外国の方はほんの一駅ですが電車にも乗れて切符をもらったりして喜んでいました。私たちの選んだツアーは清水寺と金閣寺の拝観料が含まれていないツアーだったので含まれていたほうがいいかなと思いました。日本国内ですから自分たちでも回れますが、効率よく・一日満喫できてとても有意義なツアーでした。

I visited Shirakawa-go and Gokayama for the first time. At first, I didn't have high expectations, but it turned out to be an international tour with 11 participants, including people from overseas. The guide was wonderful. They provided explanations in Japanese first, then in English, and at times it felt like a speed-running experience with English explanations followed by Japanese. It was my first time experiencing this.

On the White Road, I enjoyed stunning views of waterfalls, autumn leaves, and mountains from the car window. The photo spots along the way were especially beautiful during the autumn season.

The meals in Shirakawa-go exceeded my expectations and were incredibly delicious. We had two hours of free time in Shirakawa-go, including meals, and one hour in Gokayama, which was just the right amount of sightseeing time. We also had the opportunity to visit a gassho-zukuri house, enjoy some tea, and feel the history of old farming tools and household items. The tour ended within the scheduled time, and I felt I had enough time without needing to stay another night.

初めて、白川郷・五箇山を観光しました。はじめは、あまり期待もしていなかったのですが、11名の小グループで、海外からも参加され、国際色豊かなツアーでした。ガイドさんが素晴らしい。日本語の説明してから、英語での説明、途中からは、英語の説明の後に日本語という感じでのスピードランニングもどき状態で、初めての経験をさせて頂きました。
ホワイトロードは、滝と、紅葉、山々と車窓から素晴らしい絶景を堪能しました。また、途中の写真スポットも紅葉時期ならではでした。
白川郷での食事も、期待はずれの、すごく美味しい料理でした。
白川郷は、食事を入れて2時間、五箇山は1時間の自由時間が有りましたが、ちょうどよい、観光時間でした。合掌作り家の見学も可能で、お茶を飲み、昔の農作業機械・生活道具等の歴史を感じました。ツアー時間も予定時間内で終わることができ、もう一泊、宿泊しなくてもよく、十分余裕ででした。

Taiji is a great guide. He arrived on time and took us to Mt Fuji. He has the 'Mt Fuji luck' where every tour group he brings, the mountain view is clear. He speaks very good english and french too! My children loved him. This itinerary was fun and relaxing just the way we wanted.

I will visit the Gassho-zukuri villages, and Shirakawa-go is definitely the largest and most photogenic place. On the way, you can enjoy waterfalls and canyons along the White Road. There are express buses from Kanazawa to Shirakawa-go, but this tour was convenient for beginners as it allows you to explore various spots.

合掌造りの集落を回しますが、やっぱ白川郷が一番規模も大きく、フォトジェニックな場所です。行きのホワイトロードでは滝、渓谷を満喫できます。白川郷へは、金沢から高速バスが出ていますが、初心者には色々回れる本ツアーは便利でした