All Reviews for 2026 Japan Cherry Blossom Tours

I think this is a convenient and good tour that allows you to easily visit the famous sites in Kyoto. The bus was entirely yellow, making it easy to spot. However, I expected more detailed explanations in English about Kyoto's history and places like Kiyomizu Temple, Kinkaku-ji, and Fushimi Inari Taisha. Unfortunately, the information was quite limited, which was disappointing since I was looking forward to practicing my English listening skills. I chose a plan without lunch, but I would prefer the lunch venue to be a restaurant that offers a "obanzai buffet."

コースとしては、京都の名所を楽に回れて、便利な良いツアーだと思います。
バスのお色も全体が黄色でわかり易く探しやすかったです。
ただ、もっと京都の歴史や、清水寺・金閣寺・伏見稲荷大社の詳しい説明が英語であるとばかり思っていたのですが、あまりにも少なく、英会話の聞き取りの勉強になると楽しみにしていただけにその点に関してはイマイチでした。
私は、昼食無しのプランでしたが、昼食会場は、出来ましたら「おばんざいのバイキング」のお店にして欲しいです。

It was a a long but awesome activity! We really enjoyed the sights in Mt Fuji! Great experience!

Guide was extremely friendly and knowledgable. We found anew friend in Japan!

Taiji was our tour guide on this trip just this March 2017. He brought us to a temple, the lake with Mt. Fuji view and Gotemba shopping area. All with considerations on our end. He was very friendly and accommodating, answered questions about the trip.
We had lunch with him and he shared stories with us. He also asked questions about us and he also took our pictures.

He even offered to wait for our shopping time and when we're about to get off, he asked if we have plans for the next day because he's willing to give a city tour. However we do have planned itinerary already so we just thanked him.

He also helped me find my purse which I lost on that day. Sadly, we weren't able to retrieve it.

I recommend him as a very friendlya nd helpful tour guide. He speaks english well and can converse naturally.

I participated in a tour that took us from Kanazawa Station through the White Road to Shirakawa-go, then Takayama, and Toyama. We departed at 8 AM and returned at 6 PM. Thanks to the diverse itinerary, the careful driving of our driver who also served as our guide, and the entertaining and thorough announcements, it was a fruitful and comfortable journey.

The rain that had been falling since morning turned into a downpour near the stunning viewpoint of "Fukube Falls," which has a height difference of nearly 90 meters, accompanied by strong winds, creating "perfect" conditions. It was quite impressive. I heard that the Hokuriku region entered the rainy season that day.

Although I couldn't see Mount Hakusan at all, I didn't feel too disappointed. The White Road was previously known as "Super Forest Road," and true to its name, I was overwhelmed not only by the seven unique waterfalls but also by the endless greenery of the mountains.

In Shirakawa-go, where we enjoyed a healthy and delicious meal, and later in Takayama, we had plenty of time to shop and stroll leisurely. In Toyama, we even got to experience the rare activity of making rice crackers.

I've heard that the autumn foliage season is the best. I can only imagine how beautiful it must be. I want to recommend this to my family and friends. Thank you for a wonderful day.

金沢駅からホワイトロードを通って白川郷、そして高山、富山と回るツアーに参加しました。朝8時に出発して帰りは午後6時。バラエティに富んだ内容と、添乗員も兼ねていたドライバーさんの慎重な運転、そして面白い、行き届いたアナウンスのおかげで、実り多い、快適な旅となりました。
朝から降っていた雨は、ホワイトロードの絶景ポイント、高低差90ｍ近い「ふくべの滝」の辺りでは土砂降りになり、強風も加わって「絶好の」コンディション。迫力ありましたよ。北陸地方はこの日、梅雨入りしたと聞きました。
白山は影も見ることができませんでしたが、それほど残念とも思いません。ホワイトロードは以前、「スーパー林道」という名だったらしいですね。正にその名の通り、それぞれ特色のある７滝もさることながら、どこまでも連なる山々の緑に圧倒されました。
健康的で美味しい食事をいただいた白川郷でも、その後立ち寄った高山でも、ゆっくり買い物や散策を楽しめ、富山では珍しいお煎餅焼きも体験できました。
　紅葉の季節が最高だと聞きました。どんなにきれいなことでしょう。家族や知人にも勧めたくなりました。うれしい一日をありがとうございました。

We participated as a family of two adults and two children. The guide's stories were interesting, so we didn't get bored on the bus, but the White Road was longer than we expected, and the kids seemed a bit restless. The UNESCO World Heritage village was quite empty, possibly due to the season, and we were able to see more beautiful scenery than we anticipated, which was great.

There were some guests who arrived more than 20 minutes late, which was quite frustrating, but overall, we were satisfied with the tour content.

大人２人子供２人の家族で参加しました。ガイドさんの話もおもしろくてバスの中で退屈しませんでしたがホワイトロードは思ったよりも長くて子供は少し飽きている様子でした。世界遺産の集落は時期もあってかとてもすいていて景色も思った以上のものが見られてよかったです。
出発時間より20分以上遅れてきたお客さんがいてかなりムッとしましたが全体的にはツアー内容は満足です。

On the morning of our tour, our guide, Taiji was waiting when we exited our hotel lobby. After introductions, Taiji familiarized himself with folding my wife’s wheelchair. Once we were in our seats, we explained that we would prefer not to participate in the hot springs bathing. Taiji accepted this and said we should still see the lakes and towns along the way to Mount Fuji as they are quite remarkable.

Taiji took us to the World Heritage Site Visitor Center where we watched an informative video about Mount Fuji. It was there that my wife noticed photography by Rocky Tanaka. We later learned Taiji and he are friends. At the end of our tour Taiji arranged for us to meet with Mr. Tanaka so we could view his gallery and purchase a piece of his art.

From the Visitor Center, we traveled on to see lakes and ponds which have formed by snow melt from Mount Fuji. Some of the villages along the way also exist only because Mount Fuji is towering in the distance. Mount Fuji is a Religious symbol to the Japanese.
We saw and ate white strawberries for the first time. We saw a traditional Japanese home with a thatch roof that will last for 100+ years. We saw bonsai trees and gardens and shops and fish ponds with giant fish and markets. We ate a traditional Japanese meal in an authentic Japanese restaurant where no one spoke English except for us. The food was DELICIOUS and the portions were HUGE! Then we continued on to the Fifth Station.

Taiji is an exceptional tour guide: He was a very safe and capable driver. Even in the high traffic areas of Tokyo’s interstate, we felt we were in safe hands. His English is impeccable and he is extremely articulate. His manners are first rate and he was professional, observant and intuitive. He has a seemingly unending knowledge of Japanese history and culture.

Since it was just before Golden Week, there were only 10 participants, which made for a comfortable experience with plenty of space on the bus. Six out of the ten participants were foreigners, and it was enjoyable to chat during the meal. Shirakawa-go was in full bloom with cherry blossoms, and we were able to see the beautiful scenery of the gassho-zukuri houses, the cherry blossoms, and the snowy mountains in the background. The guide was also very kind, which was great. I planned this trip as a birthday present for my mother, and she was very happy, so I'm glad we went. Thank you very much.

GW前だったため、参加者が10名と少人数で、バスも広く使えて快適でした。10人中6人が外国人参加者でお食事中にお話も出来て楽しかったです。
白川郷はちょうど桜が満開で、合掌造りの家と桜と背後の雪山の素敵な景色を見ることが出来ました。ガイドさんも親切な方で良かったです。母親の誕生日プレゼントに計画した旅行でしたが、母が大変喜んでくれて、行ってよかったです。ありがとうございました。

A great day spent with our guide. He was very well informed and friendly. We saw so much in our short time from shrines, temples, the Palace and we were even lucky enough to see part of an traditional wedding. Lunch was something we'd not experienced before but was very delicious. Looking forward to coming back and spending more time next time.

The time for sightseeing is too short. If possible, instead of one hour at Kiyomizu-dera, having one and a half hours might be more enjoyable. I hope improvements can be made.

観光する時間が短い過ぎるなどです。
出来れば、例、清水寺で1時間ではなく、出来れば、1時間30分があれば、楽しいかも知れません。
出来れば改善するようお願いします。

The Grand Tour of Tokyo Highlights gives you insight into the historical background of what Tokyo is, the shoguns and the emperors and the cultural achievements of that period, as well as an understanding of what Tokyo is today, a 36 million capital, surprisingly well functioning and hugely impressive.

It was an amazing power spot. It's moving to see how the wisdom of the past is utilized, with the villagers helping each other, and to be able to see the gassho-zukuri houses in their original state even today. Thank you.

凄いパワースポットでした。こんな風に昔の人の知恵を生かして村の人々が助け合い、今でもそのままの状態で観れる合掌ずくりの家は感動します。ありがとう。

A nice overview of Tokyo with a chance to see major attractions in One day.
Our Tour Guide Taiji Endo was professional, friendly and informative. He gave us a lot of background and history of the sites we visited.
Highly recommend this tour.

We just arrived from a fun filled experience tour in Tokyo. Our pickup transfer driver/guide arrived on time but unfortunately we got lost in locating the exact meeting area because of the wrong map that was given by the agency. Through the help of a Filipina working at Narita airport we were able to contact our guide. Inspite of the rain, our guide Taji still managed to bring us to Meguro River with full bloom cherry blossom trees and to the (secret) as described by our guide long stretch of cherry blossom trèes not popular to tourists.He also recommended an authentic and tasty ramen for our group to try. Thank you Taji for the wonderful experience!

After much deliberation on whether to rent a car or book a pass individually, I decided to join an optional tour based on the recommendation of a friend who lives locally. This was a great decision. I was able to enjoy sightseeing at a relaxed pace without worrying about parking or the bus schedule for the return trip. The guide spoke both Japanese and English, and it seemed like the foreign guests were having a great time as well. This is a tour I can recommend to both foreigners and Japanese people.

レンタカーで行くか、個人でパスを予約して行くかを散々迷い、地元に住んでいた友人のすすめでオプショナルツアーに参加することに。
これが大正解。パーキングや帰りのバスの時間などを気にせずにゆったりとしたスケジュールで観光できました。ガイドさんは日本語と英語とどちらも話せて、外国人の方々も楽しんでいるようでした。
外国人にも日本人にもおすすめできるツアーです。

I spent a day at Universal Studios Japan (USJ) on a bus tour from Tochigi Prefecture, and on the next free day, I participated in a sightseeing tour of Kyoto with Shinki Bus.

I arrived at the meeting place an hour early in the morning. The guide was already waiting and kindly asked if I was there for the tour, which put me at ease. The bus was very noticeable with large letters spelling "LIMON" on a yellow background.

The first sightseeing spot, Fushimi Inari, was very crowded from the morning, but the guides, wearing yellow happi coats and holding flags, stood out well. The bus was equipped with USB jacks and Wi-Fi, which was helpful.

I thought it was nice to have many foreign participants this time.

栃木県から別のバスツアーで、USJで1日過ごし、次のフリー日に、神姫バスツアーで京都観光に参加。
　朝、1時間前に集合場所に到着した。すでにガイドさんも待機され、気さくに観光参加ですか？と声をかけられ、こちらも安心。
バスは、黄色の地に大きな文字でLIMONと書いてあり目立ちました。
　観光1箇所目の、伏見稲荷は、朝から大変混雑、しかし誘導は、黄色のはっぴに旗でやはり大変目立った。
バス車内は、USBジャックとWi-Fi装備で助かりました。
　外人さんの参加が、多くたまにはいいかなって、思いました。

We did not find Fuji but instead Taiji our guide who has helped to turn bad weather into an interesting trip. We visited the Kimono museum, traditional Japanese noodles house with fresh organic ingredient from the farm (and Horse Sushi I know!) and end the trip with shopping spree in Gotemba before being dropped off at the hotel. Special thanks for extra Japanese vocab and help with contact in Kyoto.

After the tour departed, we received a call from a passenger who was late, and we waited at the meeting point in Namba. Although the regulations clearly state that this would be considered abandonment of the tour, perhaps due to the kindness of the tour guide, we waited for 27 minutes and started late.

There was no booing from the other passengers, including families with children, and the mood was quite pleasant as we set off. Many of the tour participants were foreigners, and languages like English and Tagalog were being spoken on the bus, creating an exotic atmosphere that felt like we were traveling abroad.

The three spots on the course had changed completely from my visit several decades ago, allowing for a refreshing sightseeing experience. Although the schedule became a bit tight to recover from the late start, there was no sense of urgency, and we had enough time to enjoy the sights.

However, on the way back, we encountered a major incident on the highway, resulting in a significant traffic jam. The tour guide was visibly stressed as the vehicle had another schedule to adhere to. I had reserved a Shinkansen ticket for two hours after the tour ended, but due to the delay, I had to run to catch the train at the platform, just making it to the rear boarding gate safely.

This will likely become a memorable part of my enjoyable trip. I rated my experience as "average" because while the delays in departure and return were not the travel company's fault, I believe that if the tour guide had checked the post-tour schedules of the current passengers and provided appropriate advice rather than focusing on adjusting the next tour, it could have earned a "highest" rating.

(Please understand that I am not criticizing the tour guide's response; I am simply sharing the perspective of a passenger who was anxiously checking the time on the bus.)

ツアー発車後乗り遅れた客から連絡、難波の集合場所で待機、規定では前途放棄とみなすと明記してあるも、添乗員さんの優しさか、待つこと27分、遅れてのスタートでした。
遅れてきた子供連れファミリーにブーイングもなく和やかなムードでの出発となりました。
ツアー客は外国人の方が多く、英語、タガログ語などが社内で飛び交い、エキゾチックな雰囲気でまるで外国旅行をしているようなムードでした。
コースの３スポットは数十年前の訪問時とは全くイメージが変わっており、新鮮な気持ちで観光できました。
遅れたスタートのスケジュール回復のため、若干タイトな行程となりましたが、時間的にはそんなに切迫感もなく、十分拝観することが出来ました。
ところが帰路ハップニング、高速道路で事故があっており、大渋滞に巻き込まれてしまいました。当該車両は次のスケジュールもあり添乗員さんはその対応に大変な様子でした。
私は少し余裕をみてツアー終了後2時間の新幹線を予約していましたが、ツアーの遅れで新幹線ホームで走りやっと後尾の乗降口でセーフとなりました。
これも楽しい旅の思い出になりそうです。
体験談での評価を「普通」とさせていただいたのは、出発遅れや帰着遅れは決して旅行会社のせいではありませんが、バスの次ツアーの調整よりも、現ツアー客のツアー後のスケジュールを確認し、適切なアドバイスを頂けたら「最高」の評価になったと思います。
（決して添乗員さんの対応を非難しているわけでなく、車内で時計をみながらやきもきしていた一乗客の意見として拝読いただければ幸甚です。）

We spent 4 days in Tokyo and this tour helped us to have an idea of what to visit afterwards in detail. Highly recommended with very good guides too.

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!!