All Reviews for Japan Autumn Tours 2024

The bus was small, and while I was wandering around behind a larger bus, someone came to guide me. I was very happy about that. Also, even though the explanations along the way were not given by a Japanese person, they were very easy to understand, full of humor, and I had a great time. Thank you.

バスが小さくて、大きなバスの後ろ側でうろうろしていたらしぐに来てくれて誘導してくれました。嬉しいかったです。また途中の説明も日本人ではないのに、非常にわかりやすく、ユーモアあり楽しく過ご瀬ました。ありがとう。

This was my first time participating in this tour. The tour guide and the driver were very friendly, and I was able to spend a meaningful time. Thank you very much. Since it was a multinational group, there was a bit of a relaxed attitude towards time; I heard that habitual latecomers might be left behind. It made me laugh. When you come to Japan, it's basic to follow Japanese rules.

こちらのツアーははじめての参加でした。添乗員さん、運転手さんとても気さくで有意義な時間を過ごす事が出来ました有難うございました。多国籍と言うことで時間に少々ルーズ、集合時間に遅れる常習犯は置いて行かれる事があるとか
笑いがでました。日本に来れば日本のルールに従うが基本ですね。

Last year, I drove from Hiroshima to Shirakawa-go via Matsumoto, but I almost got stuck in a huge traffic jam and had to give up, which made me sad. After two years, I finally got to enjoy my long-awaited Shirakawa-go, and I was so happy.

去年、広島から車で松本経由で白川郷に向かいましたが、あと一歩で大渋滞にはまり、断念し悲しい思いをしていました。２年越しでやっと念願の白川郷を堪能出来、幸せでした。

The Kumamoto B one-day course has been changed, but the guidance from our tour conductor, Ms. Chen, was excellent in fluent Japanese 😊. During the Aso sightseeing, we were lucky to be able to visit the crater at the top! Ms. Chen's guidance was so good that all participants were able to keep to the meeting time! Thank you for your hard work, Ms. Chen.

熊本B一日コースに変更となりましたが、添乗員の陳うんさんの案内が、流暢な日本語で最高でした😊
阿蘇観光では、頂上のお釜まで見学ができラッキーでした!
陳さんの案内が上手で集合時間も参加者全員守れました!
陳さん、お疲れ様、ありがとうございました。

I was very satisfied with the content of the tour, and even though I was the only Japanese person, I was really happy with the easy-to-understand guidance from the guide, Kaku-san, and his warm consideration. It was truly a fun and meaningful tour. Thank you very much!

ツアーの内容にも大変満足していますが、日本人が私一人だったのですが、ガイドのカクさんの分かりやすいガイドと、温かい心づかいがとても嬉しくて 本当に楽しい有意義なツアーでした。本当にありがとうございました。

The driver was very kind, and it was a fun time. The explanations in English for my family and the consideration for my elderly parents were wonderful. They even took photos for us, making it a very meaningful experience. I would like to request this again on another occasion.

ドライバーさんはとても親切で、楽しい時間となりました。家族のために英語での説明、高齢の両親の気配りも素晴らしく、写真も撮ってくれたりと、とても有意義な時間となりました。またの機会のお願いしたいと思います。

Despite the rain, we were able to explore the two World Heritage sites of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama. Since my parents, who joined me, are elderly, they got tired from walking in the rain, so we were able to take a break on the bus earlier than planned, which was a great help. There were many participants from overseas, and the explanations on the bus were given in both Japanese and English, which also helped me with my English studies. The lunch was delicious, and it was a satisfying tour overall. The guide and the driver were both very pleasant, and it seemed that my parents had a great time as well.

雨の中の観光でしたが、白川郷と五箇山の二つの世界遺産を散策することができました。
一緒に行った両親は高齢だったため、雨の中の散策で疲れたので、早めにバスの中で休憩させていただき、大変助かりました。
海外から参加されている方も多く、バスの中での説明は日本語と英語で行われ、私自身、英語の勉強にもなりました。
昼食も美味しくいただくことができ、満足できるツアーでした。
ガイドの方をはじめ、運転手の方もとても感じがよく、両親も楽しく過ごせたようでした。

I thought the price was a bit high, but the tour was enjoyable. It was a little disappointing that many shops in Shirakawa-go were closed on Thursday. I think it would have been nice to hear more guidance and stories from the tour guide, even if it was just for those who wanted it. It became a good memory. Thank you very much.

金額設定が少し高いかなと思いましたが、ツアーは楽ですね。
木曜日の為白川郷の店がお休みが多くて少し残念でした。
希望者だけでも良いと思うのですが添乗員さんから案内やエピソードをもっと聞きたかったです。
良い思い出になりました。
ありがとうございました。

I traveled at a time when there were just a few Chinese tourists, and about 80% of the group was from English-speaking countries. Everyone acted on time and had very good manners.

We visited Gujo Hachiman, Hida Takayama, and Shirakawa-go in that order. The bus rides between each location took about an hour and a half, and we moved along at a good pace, stopping for breaks. The foreign guide was fluent in Japanese, Chinese, and English, and provided the same explanations in each language. The speed, volume, and tone of their voice were very easy to understand, which was great. My Chinese partner, who has been living in Japan since this year and understands Japanese, found it challenging to grasp difficult Japanese, so they appreciated the Chinese announcements.

The guide also provided detailed information about recommended souvenirs, the Gujo Odori dance in Gujo Hachiman, and the closing times of the pudding shop. After getting off the bus, they used a local map to explain the route, making for a wonderful guiding experience. The bus was parked in an easy-to-find location, and the driver also made efforts to drive safely. When the sun set, they dimmed the lights inside the bus, which was a nice touch.

Since it was during the middle of a three-day weekend, Takayama was crowded with people, but Gujo Hachiman and Shirakawa-go were quieter than I expected, allowing us to experience the peaceful countryside. Although our sightseeing was a bit rushed, it left me wanting to return, so I definitely hope to visit again.

ちょうど中国旅行者が少ないタイミングで、8割英語圏の方でしたが、皆さん時間通りに行動しマナーもとてもよかったです。

郡上八幡、飛騨高山、白川郷の順に行きました。それぞれの箇所のバス移動は1時間半くらいで、休憩をしたら着くという感じでテンポよく進みました。外国人のガイドさんは日本語、中国語、英語が堪能で、それぞれの言語で同じ説明を繰り返しアナウンスしてくださいました。とても聞き取りやすい速さ・音量・声質ですごく良かったです。一緒に行った中国人のパートナーは今年から日本に住んでおり日本語もわかりますが、難しい日本語は理解するのに大変なので、中国語アナウンスがあって良かったとの事でした。

ガイドさんはおすすめのお土産や、郡上八幡の郡上おどりのこと、プリンのお店が閉まる時間など細かくいろいろアナウンスしてくださいました。降りてからも、現地の地図を使いルートの説明もあり、素晴らしいガイドでした。
バスの駐車場もわかりやすい所に停めてくださり、また、運転手さんも安全運転に努めてくださいました。日が落ちると、車内の照明を暗くしてくださり気配りが良かったです。

三連休の中日の昼時ということもあり、高山の街並みは人で混雑していましたが、郡上八幡や白川郷は思ったより人が少なく静かな田舎を体験できました。
各箇所は急足での観光になりましたが、また行きたいなという余韻を残す程度に観光できたので、またぜひ観光したいなと思いました。

We had two hours of free time in both Hida Takayama and Shirakawa-go, but it felt a bit tight. Given the travel time, it might have been unavoidable, but I think having two and a half hours would have given us a little more leeway. Most of the tour participants were foreign tourists, and the tour guide was also from China (I found it a bit difficult to understand their Japanese). We were blessed with good weather, and it turned out to be a great trip. Thank you very much.

飛騨高山、白川郷それぞれ二時間の自由時間でしたが、ややタイトでした。
移動時間の関係で仕方がないのかもしれませんが、2時間半あれば少し余裕があったかなと思いました。
殆どが外国人のツアー客で、添乗員さんも中国の方でした。（日本語が少し聞き取りづらかったです）
天気にも恵まれて、いい旅行となりました。ありがとうございました。

It was a tour full of highlights. Thanks to Mei, our tour guide from Hong Kong, who spoke Chinese, Japanese, and English, I made unforgettable memories. Her explanations were interesting and thorough, and her wonderful personality really shone through, making the tour very satisfying. I would love to participate in another tour in a different area.

見どころ満載のツアーでした。中国語、日本語、英語でのツアーガイド香港出身のメイさん、あなたのおかげで忘れられない思い出ができました。説明も面白く丁寧で、人間性の良さが伝わる方、ツアー自体がとても満足のいくものとなりました。また別方面で参加してみたいです。

I was impressed by the guide who was cheerful and doing a great job in fluent Japanese. The weather was nice, and the places we visited were very good! I felt that the size of the bus and the number of participants made it easier to stay organized.

流暢な日本語で元気に頑張っていたガイドさんに関心しました。
お天気も良く見学先はとても良かったです！バスの大きさ、参加人数もこれぐらいがまとまりやすかったとかんじました。

It was a cold day for the ride, but I felt that experiencing the cold was one of its charms. The best part was the female guide, who was very polite, easy to understand, had a pleasant voice, and even made us laugh. The staff at the reception were also courteous, and I felt that everyone was kind. If I have the opportunity again, I would definitely like to take the ride.

寒い日の乗車でしたが、寒さを体感出来るのも魅力のひとつとも思わせてもらえました。
1番良かったのがとても丁寧で分かりやすく、笑いもあり聞きやすい声の女性のガイドさんでした。受付の方も丁寧でスタッフの方々が優しい人ばかりだと感じました。
また機会があれば是非乗車したいと思います。

The guide was cheerful and had a pleasant demeanor. I think it must have been challenging for them to speak in three languages continuously, but they didn't seem overwhelmed and spoke earnestly until the end, for which I am grateful. They were likely a native Chinese speaker, but they spoke beautiful Japanese and English. Although I don't understand Chinese, they repeated the exact same content in both Japanese and English. It was great that they presented two options that could be completed within the time frame and asked us to choose one.

There were participants who arrived about five minutes late to the meeting point, but there were no significant delays, and we were able to efficiently visit three locations. However, it was indeed a bit rushed, so I felt it was more of a trial this time, and I would like to take my time on the next visit.

ガイドの方がにこにこして感じがよかった。３か国語をしゃべり通しだったので、大変だったと思うが、大変そうにせず、最後まで一生懸命話してくれて感謝でした。恐らく中国語が母国語の方と思いますが、きれいな日本語と英語を話していました。中国語はわかりませんが、日本語と英語は、全く同じ内容を繰り返してくれていました。時間内で回れる２つのオプションを提示してくれ、どちらか一つに行くように言ってくれたのはよかった。
５分くらい集合場所に遅れてくる参加者もいましたが、大幅な遅延はなく、３か所能率よく回ることができました。が、やはり駆け足だったので、今回はお試しという感じで、次回はもっとじっくり回りたいと思いました。

During a 10-day trip to Kyushu from Gunma, we participated in a tour where we had the pleasure of meeting our guide, Mr. Zhang, for the second time, as we had previously been on another tour with him! Mr. Zhang is very friendly, and my husband and I grew to love him so much that we hope to see him again on our next trip to Kyushu.

The tour took us to sightseeing spots in Kumamoto and Miyazaki, and although we walked a lot, the amazing views at the end of our efforts were worth it. Mr. Zhang was very kind, taking photos for us at scenic spots and recommending delicious meals.

I definitely want to join another tour guided by Mr. Zhang!

群馬から10日間の九州旅行の間に参加したツアーで、ガイドの張さんとは別のツアーでもお世話になり2度目の再会でした！張さんはとても気さくな方で、私たち夫婦も大好きになり、次に九州へ旅行する際にも張さんに会いたいほど、張さんのことが大好きになりました。
ツアーは熊本、宮崎の観光地を巡る旅で、たくさん歩きますが、頑張って歩いた先に素晴らしい景色があります。張さんは写真スポットで写真を撮ってくれたり、オススメな食事を教えてくれたりととても親切です。
また張さんがガイドをするツアーに参加したいと思いました！！

There were only the two of us who were Japanese, but our guide, Mr. Zhang, was very considerate, allowing us to participate in the tour with peace of mind. The weather that day was rainy, and we couldn't see Kusasenri due to the fog, and we also couldn't go to Nakadake, which was very disappointing. I would like to participate again when the weather is nice. Mr. Zhang was very kind and friendly, and I would love to join another tour guided by him!

日本人は私たち二人だけでしたが、ガイドの張さんがとても気遣ってくださり、安心してツアーに参加できました。
この日の天候は雨で、草千里も霧で見る事ができず、また中岳も行けず、とても残念でした。天候が良い時にまた再度参加したいです。ガイドの張さん、とても優しく、気さくな方で、また張さんのガイドのツアーに参加したいです！！

This was a tour I participated in during my trip from Gunma to Kyushu. There were few Japanese participants, but our guide, Ryu, was very fluent in Japanese and a fun person, which made me feel comfortable joining the tour.

At the photo spots, he took pictures for us and recommended great places to eat. We were able to visit tourist attractions that are usually hard to get to in just one day, making it a fantastic tour. Ryu was an amazing guide!!!

I would love to join another tour with Ryu as my guide!

群馬から九州旅行中に参加したツアーでした。日本人参加者は少なかったですが、ガイドのリュウさんは日本語もとても流暢で、面白い方で安心してツアーに参加できました。
写真スポットでは、写真を撮ってくれ、おすすめの食事も教えてくれました。
自分たちでは行きづらい観光他を1日で巡る事ができ、とても良いツアーでした。
リュウさんもサイコーな方でした！！！
またリュウさんのガイドのツアーに参加したいと思いました！

It was an interesting guide (Taku) who could fluently switch between three languages and provided efficient advice. ☺️ Since the itinerary requires a quick pace, I recommend it for those who want a digest version. It might not be suitable for those who prefer a more in-depth experience. Also, the tour may be affected by the weather.

三カ国後を流暢に使い分け、効率的なアドバイスをくれる面白いガイドさん（タクさん）でした☺️
駆け足で回らないとならない工程なので、ダイジェスト版でみたい方にはオススメです。じっくりを望む人には向かないかも。あと、天候に左右されるツアーかと。

Unfortunately, the weather was rainy, so we couldn't relax, but the scenery of the gassho-zukuri in Shirakawa-go was beautiful. Above all, I was surprised that most of the tourists were foreigners.

あいにくの雨模様の天気で、ゆったりとは、いきませんでしたが、白川郷の合掌造りの景色は、良かったです。
なにより、ほとんどの観光客が外人だらけで、びっくりでした。

Eighty percent of the participants on the bus tour were tourists from overseas, and the guide spoke both English and Japanese. I was worried about time management, but there were no issues at all, and we had a great time on the bus. The guide explained various things very well in both languages.

Shirakawa-go: There were reports of bear sightings, but when we visited, the bus was running as usual, and we could also walk to the observation deck. If you're confident in your walking abilities, I highly recommend taking a walk. The village was unfortunately crowded with tourists, and I couldn't help but wonder if the residents were inconvenienced by it. Although general vehicles are not allowed, I think they should charge an entrance fee to the village. The "Shiso Monaka" recommended by the guide was incredibly delicious!

Hida Takayama: There were many unique items such as sake, miso, soy sauce, woodworking crafts, and furniture. This place also attracts a lot of Asian tourists.

For lunch, all participants of the bus tour ate together in Shirakawa-go. The seating was assigned, creating a relaxed atmosphere where solo travelers could easily chat with other participants. Additionally, it was possible to converse in English with foreign participants.

バスツアーの80％が海外からの観光客で、ガイドは英語と日本語でした。時間のルーズさなどを心配しましたが、そのようなことは全くなく車内でも楽しい時間を過ごせました。ガイドさんは２か国語で色んなことをとても上手に説明してくれます。

白川郷：クマ出没の件がありましたが、私達が行った時はバスも通常運行な上、徒歩でも展望台に行けました。足に自信がある方はぜひ歩きがお勧めです。村の中は気の毒なくらい観光客がわらわらしており、住民の方々の暮らしは不便ではないのかと気になってしょうがなかったです。一般車は入れないようになっているものの、村への入場料を取るべきじゃないでしょうか。
ガイドさんにお勧めされた【紫蘇もなか】がとても美味しまったです！

飛騨高山：酒、味噌、醤油、木工細工、家具など珍しい物がたくさんありました。ここもアジア系の観光客がたくさん来ています。

お昼ご飯は白川郷でバスツアーの参加者全員で食べました。席が決まっており、1人旅の方も他の参加者と気軽に話せる雰囲気でした。また外国人の参加者と英語で話すこともできます。

The tour itself was good, but the tour guide was clearly coughing from a cold on the bus without wearing a mask. A few days later, I developed cold symptoms and couldn't enjoy my trip.

ツアー自体は良かったのですが、添乗員がバス内で明らかに風邪で咳き込んでいるのにマスクなしでした。　私は数日後から風邪の症状が現れ楽しい旅行ができませんでした。

Value for money. Easy to find start location outside Kyoto train station.
Very welcoming with checks of passengers so we don't get left behind.
Great communication in different languages with earphones.
Train ride with great views nice to get out the big cities. Boat ride great. Rickshaw added extra but discount vouchers given. Brilliant staff. A trip for everyone, people with walking difficulties may find the boat ride difficult but speak to staff as the opportunity to stay on the coach.

I went on my first trip to the Hokuriku region. The stories from our bus guide, Mr. Goto, were interesting, and the height of the surrounding mountains along with the autumn leaves were breathtaking.

The food in Shirakawa-go, especially the sweet grilled ayu (sweetfish), was delicious, and even I, who have many dislikes, was able to enjoy everything.

If I have another opportunity, I would like to see Shirakawa-go during a different season as well.

Thank you, Mr. Goto, Ms. Tsuru, and Ms. Kana!

初めての北陸旅行で行きました。
バスガイドの後藤さんの話も面白く、周りの山の高さと紅葉が圧巻でした。

白川郷のご飯は鮎の甘露煮が美味しく、好き嫌いが多い私も全部いただけました。

またの機会があれば別の時期の白川郷も見てみたいです。

後藤さん、ツルさん、カナさんありがとうございました。

I participated in the tour on November 13th. Since my daughter, who lives overseas, was with me, there was an English-speaking guide, which made the tour even more enjoyable. The guide's explanations were very clear, and they also used a number board to show the meeting times, which helped us remember visually. Overall, the tour was very well organized. The free time for exploring Shirakawa-go and Takayama was just right. And above all, the lunch, especially the Hida beef, was incredibly delicious! If anyone is considering this tour, I highly recommend it.

11/13のツアーに参加しました。海外に住む娘も一緒でしたので、英語の通訳ガイドの方もいらっしゃり、よりツアーが楽しめました。ガイドさんのお話、説明もとてもわかりやすく、また集合時間も数字のボードを使って見せてくださったので目でも覚えられて、全体的にとてもオーガナイズされていました。白川郷、高山での自由散策の時間もちょうど良かったです。そして何より飛騨牛を始めとしたランチがとても美味しかったです！
こちらのツアーをご検討されている方いらっしゃいましたら、ぜひおススメしたいです。

Inbound tour mainly for Chinese tourists
There were also a few Japanese participants.
The guide was fluent in Japanese.

Due to a road closure from an accident, we couldn't go to the main Shirakawa-go.
Instead, we went to Gujo Hachiman.
No one complained about the cancellation of Shirakawa-go; everyone quietly listened to the explanation, so I felt that all the participants were reasonable people.
The bus company and the guide did everything they could, so while it was disappointing not to visit Shirakawa-go, I was pleased with the experience.
People often say that foreigners lack manners, but everyone was very well-mannered.

中国人メインのインバウンドツアー
日本人も何組かおりました。
ガイドさんは日本語堪能

道路が事故で封鎖になりメインの白川郷には行けませんでした。
代わりに郡上八幡に行きました。
白川郷中止に誰一人、文句言わず静かに説明聞いていたので参加者は皆、常識人だなと
バス会社、ガイドさんも出来る限りのことはしてくれたので白川郷は残念ですが嬉しく思いました。
世間では外国人のマナーが・・・
とか言いますか皆、マナー良かったです。

They explained the itinerary changes, and even though they don't primarily support Japanese, they spoke to me in Japanese. Both the guide and the driver were kind and it was great.

行程変更も説明してくれたし、日本語基本対応していないのに日本語で声かけてくれた。ガイドさんもドライバーさんも優しくて良かった

I had the experience with six relatives in San Francisco. Everyone was impressed and said it was wonderful. Also, the guide's announcements were polite and enjoyable.

サンフランシスコの親戚6名と一緒に体験させてもらいました。
みんな、素晴らしいと、感激してました。
また、ガイドさんの、アナウンスが、丁寧で、楽しかったです。

In the morning, it was easy to find the meeting place because the hotel was very close, and there was someone standing with a flag. Out of the seven people, only one was Japanese, while nearly thirty were of Chinese descent. However, the tour guide was very good at Japanese, kind, and made the tour a lot of fun. I highly recommend participating!

朝待ち合わせ場所のすぐ近くホテルに泊まって下に降りたら旗を持って立ってくれているのですぐわかります。７人だけ日本人で後の３０人近くは中国系の人でしたが添乗員さんはとても日本語が上手で親切でとても楽しいツアーになりました。
是非参加して下さい。

The bus was about 80% full, and I was on a tour with Chinese speakers. Everyone except me was a foreigner, but aside from one person who arrived late at departure, everyone was punctual during the tour, and the bus was quiet. The guide provided detailed explanations about Takayama and Shirakawa-go, and I felt very well taken care of as they also gave us a hand-drawn map with marked meeting points and highlights. The driver was Japanese and greeted us with phrases like "Welcome back," which made me feel safe and happy. We arrived in Takayama at 10:30 and Shirakawa-go at 13:00. Time flew by, so I recommend narrowing down the places you want to visit in advance.

中国語ツアーと乗り合わせになり、全体でバスの8割ほど埋まっていました。
私以外全員外国人でしたが、出発時に1人遅れてきた以外はツアー中は皆さん時間厳守で、バス内も静かでした。
ガイドの方は高山と白川郷についてかなり詳しく説明してくださり、また集合場所や見どころを手書きで印をつけたマップをいただいたり、とても親切に感じました。運転手さんは日本人の方で、おかえりなさい等声掛けをしてくださり、安心かつ嬉しかったです。
10:30に高山着、13:00に白川郷着のスケジュールでした。あっという間に時間が過ぎたので、行きたい所は事前に絞って行くのがおすすめです。

It was quite a busy tour since we stayed in three places, but I think it's perfect for those who are greedy for experiences. The guide provided detailed explanations on the bus and suggested several recommended spots and efficient ways to get around, allowing us to choose according to our interests, which was great! The guide spoke all the content fluently in three languages, and they were wonderful!

3箇所に滞在ということで、かなり忙しいツアーではありましたが、欲張りな人にはピッタリのツアーだと思います。
バスの中でガイドさんが丁寧に説明をしてくださり、またお薦めスポットや効率的な周り方をいくつか提案してくれたので自分の興味に合わせて選択できてとても良かったです！
全ての内容を3カ国語きちんと話してくださり素晴らしいガイドさんでした！