All Reviews for Japan Autumn Tours 2024

We had Kam take us around the sites of Kyoto for 6 hours. His english was excellent and his vehicle was immaculate.

Kam didn't just drive us to the sites, he went the extra mile and played tour guide at each stop and explained the historical sites and walked us around.

We had a fantastic day and highly recommend Kam and his service in Kyoto.

ツアーには英語の翻訳者がいて、外国人にはとても良いです。とても配慮が行き届いています！

There was an English translator with the tour, which is very good for foreigners. Very thoughtful!

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。

Everything mentioned was included, and our tour guide was great. Also did a little karaoke session on the tour bus on the way there it was really nice and a great way to involve everyone. It was a beautiful day, just remember to dress warm at this time of the year (January).

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.

Our driver was efficient, kind, professional, personable and very helpful. After hearing where we wanted to visit, he made recommendations about the order and timing of our day. We also needed to find a birthday cake and buy shinkansen tickets and he called a bakery and waited outside the station while we went to the ticket counter. The car was clean and comfortable. In addition, he selected exactly what we requested for a lunch stop: fast, local, easy to seat 14 people and good food.

We also hired a 9-seater Hi-ace van as we were a large group of 14. He worked well with the other driver and took turns explaining things as we were on site at shrines, temples and gardens.

It was a perfect day with the car and driver!

Our driver was cordial, knowledgable and professional. After hearing what we have already visited and what we still wanted to see in Kyoto, he made recommendations about where to go and time spent at the location. We couldn't have asked for a better experience!

We also hired a second 6-seater as we had a large group of 14 people. He and the other driver worked together and took turns explaining things as we were on site at temples and museums.

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★

They are well organized, japoneze style, experienced guide, the food is really good. Fujisan is a symbol of Japan and all the respect for it........but if you’re coming from Central or Eastern Europe will be disappointed, whatever give a chance to this trip is absolutely worthy.... I recommend the coach rather than Shinkansen.... drivers they are impeccable!

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

Tour guide was fantastic. Tour was well planned. Food was delicious. Tour was informative. Kids were very happy with the tour to owaudani. Train ride was very fast and comfortable.

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。

It was an outstanding experience to just not travel to Mount Fuji but getting essential and interesting information from the guide, Yoshi. Yoshi ensured and kept us entertained throughout the visits and I will definitely recommend fellow tourist to option for Yoshi.
It was timely pickup, sight seeing and exceeded expectations.

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！

I was very happy with this tour. Everything was very well organized, and exactly as advertised. The views were spectacular. The guide, Yoshi, was very professional. Gave us a lot of information on Mount Fuji, and on Japan in general. At each step (sight-seeing, ropeway, boat ride) we got very clear instructions, and it enabled everything to run smoothly. As a one-day tour, this is as good as it gets. For those who would like to take it easy and see more of Hakuna, probably I would recommend to do it on their own and stay at least one night in Hakuna.

Mika San our guide was very lively and funny! very informative and helpfull. Driver was excellent . Lunch was impeccable and we are lucky enough to see mt fuji all day with clear skies and amazing weather.

Trip was overall well organized and was able to maximize our time . It was the best highlight of my japan trip.

will definitely book again!

We had a great experience, and Hitomi, the tour guide, was very good. We were fortunate to have good weather and had great views of Fujisan. My only knock on the tour was the stop at the sulpher area. We were there for too long and it just wasn’t that interesting. I’d much rather spend more time on Mt. Fuji. Otherwise, the bus was comfortable and the trip was well worth it.

A very enjoyable tour, we were blessed with good weather which allowed us to have good views of Mount Fuji and the vokcanic vents at Hakone. We thoroughly enjoyed the day but would advise to check weather forwcast before booking

This was a great tour that would be highly recommended. Although we were only able to get up to the 4th station at Mt. Fuji, the view was clear and unobstructed the whole time we were on the tour, which is highly unusual. The view from Owakudani was especially beautiful! Our tour guide, Eiko, was very knowledgeable and funny, sharing lots of useful extra information that tourists may not otherwise know. Lunch in Gotemba was excellent, especially the tasty manju dessert! I had to buy a box to take home.