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The drivers and guides from Nara Kotsu were very kind and gentle, always offering a helping hand when getting on and off the bus. Their explanations of the tourist spots were easy to understand, and they answered all my questions cheerfully. When it started to rain, they even lent us umbrellas, and although the weather wasn't terrible, we had a great time. Since it was out of season, there were only a few people on the large bus. Despite the heavy rain and poor visibility at Wakakusa Mountain, the guide was very enthusiastic in their explanations, and I felt their warm personality, which made me happy. I definitely want to try another course next time.

奈良交通のドライバーさん、ガイドさん、とても親切で優しく、乗り降りするたびにお声かけくれます。観光地の説明もわかりやすく、いろいろご質問しても明るくお答えくれます。途中で雨が降り出したら傘も貸してくださり、決して荒天ではなかったものの楽しく過ごせました。季節外れということもあり、大きなバスに少人数でした。雨ザーザーで、人も少なく視界の悪い若草山となりましたが、そんな中でもガイドさんがとても熱心に説明してくださり、お人柄を感じて嬉しくなりました。次回はぜひ他のコースに乗りたいです。

The tour of Hōryū-ji and Tōshōdai-ji was so great that I decided to join this tour as well. I was able to comfortably sightsee by bus in places that would be difficult to visit without renting a car. What I appreciated was that there was ample time for each visit, allowing us to shop for souvenirs. Additionally, we were able to enjoy local specialties for lunch in Nara.

Touring by bus is truly convenient and fulfilling, so I would love to participate in tours not only in Nara but also in other places!

　法隆寺や唐招提寺のツアーがとてもよかったので，今回のツアーにも参加しました。レンタカーを借りないと巡れないようなところを，バスで安心して観光することができました。よかったのは，一つ一つの見学時間にゆとりがあり，おみやげを買う時間をとることができたこと。また，昼食に奈良の名物を食べることができました。
　観光バスツアーは本当に楽で充実しているので，奈良だけではなく他の場所でも，ぜひ参加したいです！

Due to the course setting, it may be unavoidable, but Hōryū-ji was detailed, while Yakushi-ji and Tōshōdaiji felt a bit rushed. The second half was somewhat unsatisfactory. I wished we had more time for Yakushi-ji and Tōshōdaiji by starting earlier.

コ-ス設定上、止むを得ないかもしれないが、法隆寺は詳しく、薬師寺と唐招提寺はやや急ぎ気味だった。後半はやや消化不良気味に。出発を早め薬師寺と唐招提寺はもう少し時間が欲しかった。

I thought it would be cold during my trip in February, but the weather was nice and warm. With fewer tourists in February, I felt it was the perfect season to experience the charm of the old capital, Nara.

冬の2月の旅寒いかと思いましたが、天候が良く暖かかったです。2月は観光客が少なく、古き良き奈良の都を感じるのに最適なシーズンかなとも思いました。

The guide was amazing! Although she was petite, she skillfully mixed in refined humor (I’ll skip the details to avoid spoilers) and explained the features and key points of the sights in a very easy-to-understand manner. I had visited Hōryū-ji and Chūgū-ji several times in the past, but this time, going with a guide was definitely the right choice. The bus was full, but she managed to organize the large group of passengers, leading us patiently and explaining the key points clearly. The tour I participated in was only in the morning, but I wished I had opted for a full-day program with her. I am grateful to her!

ガイドさんが最高！　小柄な方だが、品の良いユーモアを織り混ぜながら（ネタバレになるので省略しますが）とても分かり易く、拝観対象の特徴や要点を説明して呉れた。　法隆寺も中宮寺も過去に数回訪れていたが、今回、ガイドつきで回ったのが大正解だった。　バスは満席だったが、その大勢の乗客をまとめ上げ、忍耐強く引率し、分かり易く要点を説明する姿は見事。　参加したのは午前中だくのツアーだったが、このガイドさんなら終日のプログラムにすれば良かったと思った。　彼女に感謝！

The bus was clean. It was a pity there was no USB power. The bus guide was very easy to listen to. There was an umbrella rental service. I was able to check in my suitcase.

バスが綺麗だった。USB電源がなかったのは残念。バスガイドさんは、とても聴きやすかった。傘貸出サービスがあった。スーツケースを預けられた。

It was very educational to revisit the birthplace of Japanese Buddhism. In particular, it was great to be able to take my time and see everything at Hōryū-ji.

日本仏教の始りのの地を改めて訪れ大変勉強になりました。
特に法隆寺は全てをゆっくり見ることが出来良かったです。

I time-traveled to ancient times and then to the Middle Ages, becoming aware of the formation of Japan. It was a lot of fun visiting temples associated with Prince Shotoku.

古代ににタイムスリップその後、中世へと日本の成り立ちを意識し、聖徳太子ゆかりの寺など大変楽しかったです。

It was a visit to Hōryū-ji on a very cold day, but the beauty of the blue sky and the dignified presence of the temple made it a valuable experience. Thanks to the knowledgeable guide's explanations, it became a memorable experience.

大変寒い日の法隆寺参拝でしたが、青空の美しさと凜とした寺の佇まいが相まって貴重な参拝になりました。
専門知識の豊富なガイドさんの説明のお陰で心に残る経験になりました。

It goes without saying, but I was impressed by how smoothly they spoke without looking at any notes. The driver also greeted us with a microphone before departure, and I could feel their spirit of hospitality.

当たり前のことですが、一切カンペを見ることなく、澱みなく話す姿に感服しました。ドライバーさんも出発前にマイクを持って挨拶してくださり、おもてなしの心を感じることができました。

I received very kind service. Since it’s a small taxi company, both the drivers and operators had a friendly atmosphere. They occasionally spoke in Tosa dialect, which allowed me to enjoy the experience of being guided by a local.

とても親切に対応いただけました。
小さな規模のタクシー会社さんなのでとても気さくな雰囲気のドライバーさんとオペレーターさんでした。
土佐弁がちょくちょく出ていらっしゃって、地元の方に案内していただける醍醐味を感じながら過ごせました。

I was more than satisfied beyond my expectations. The guide's wonderful explanations and efficient guidance, along with the driver's thoughtfulness and kindness, made me feel the warmth of the best qualities of Japanese people that I haven't seen recently. The course content was probably the best in Nara. I have become hooked on bus tours. Thank you very much.

想像以上に大満足しました。
ガイドさんの素晴らしい解説や無駄の無い誘導、運転手さんの心配りや親切な態度も最近では見られない日本人の良さを感じ暖かい気持ちになりました。コース内容も奈良最強ではないでしょうか。バスツアーにハマりました。ありがとうございました。

The driver assigned to us was a woman, and she showed thoughtful consideration in many ways. Even on a weekday, Kamakura was crowded, but we were able to navigate efficiently.

ご担当頂いたドライバーさん、女性で細やかな配慮が随所にありました。
平日でも人が多い鎌倉、効率的に回ることができました。

It was my first time visiting Nara in a while. The bus tour was indeed convenient. The guide was entertaining and knowledgeable, which helped me understand the history of each site. It was a bit cold, so I was happy to have warm udon for lunch. At Jiko-in, I enjoyed some rakugan and matcha while listening to the lively stories from the head priest, which was fun. Collecting goshuin is my hobby, and I was very grateful that the guide collected everyone's goshuin for us, so we didn't have to wait in line. I look forward to using this service again on my next visit to Nara.

久しぶりの奈良観光です。バスツアーはやはり、便利ですね。ガイドさんが面白く、知識も豊富で、各所の歴史が理解出来ました。少し寒かったので、お昼に温かいおうどんが出たのは嬉しかったです。慈光院では、落雁とお抹茶を頂きながら、ご住職の軽快なお話も聴くことが出来、楽しかったです。御朱印を集めるのが趣味ですが、ガイドさんが皆さんの御朱印を、まとめて受け取って下さり、並ぶこともなく大変有り難かったです。また次回も、奈良観光の際にはお世話になります。

I think they tried to finish within the reserved time, as they drove at quite a speed towards the destination. Their attitude and explanations were not bad, but I believe it's not good to make passengers feel anxious. On the way back, we had extra time, and we were able to stop at places that weren't planned, and the speed was normal.

予約時間内に終わらせようと思ったのか、一般道をかなりのスピードで目的地に向かいました。態度や説明は悪くはありませんでしたが、乗客に不安を感じさせるのは良くないと思います。帰りは時間が余って、予定になかったところにも寄れましたし、スピードは普通になっていました。

I was picked up on time at Kagoshima Airport and we headed to the desired Kirishima Shrine while discussing my preferences. The guide and driver maintained a wonderful balance of being very polite without being pushy. Of course, the driving was very safe as well.

Kirishima Shrine is difficult to visit without a car, especially as an individual, but I was able to enjoy a full three hours of sightseeing and was delivered to Kagoshima Airport on time, allowing me to head to Kagoshima City as planned.

I had a meaningful first day of my trip. Thank you very much.

時間通りに鹿児島空港までお迎えに来ていただき、希望を聞いていただきながら目的の霧島神宮に向かいました。
とても丁寧なですが、押し付けがましくなくちょうどよい距離感を保っていらしゃるガイド兼ドライバーさんがとてもすばらしかったです。もちろん運転もとても安全運転。
個人でしかも車なしだと訪れにくい霧島神宮ですが、たっぷりと３時間観光して、鹿児島空港に時間通りに届けてもらったので、予定通りその後鹿児島市内に向えました。
旅の初日を有意義に過ごせました。ありがとうございました。

It was a half-day tour, but I had a very comfortable time thanks to the guide's accurate explanations, fluent speech, and ease of understanding. Thank you very much.

半日観光でしたが、ガイドさんの的確な説明、流暢な口調と聞き取り易さにとても快適な時間を過ごすことができました。
ありがとうございました

I am grateful for the bus service provided for just four participants, especially considering the bad weather. (Other travel companies would have likely canceled.) The guide's explanations were very enjoyable and easy to understand, and I’m really glad I joined the tour instead of visiting on my own.

The driver was also very gentlemanly, holding an umbrella and waiting for us during boarding and alighting in the rain, which was impressive.

I would like to participate again on a different course next time. Thank you very much.

悪天候に加えてただ4人だけの参加者の為にバスを出して頂き、感謝です。
（他の旅行会社ならキャンセルになっていたでしょう）
ガイドさんの説明も大変楽しくて分かりやすく、個人で訪れずツアーに参加して本当に良かった。

運転手さんも非常に紳士的で、乗下車の際雨のなか傘を差し出して待ってくださり感激しました。

次回も別コースで参加させて頂きたいと思います。
ありがとうございました。

In the first half, we walked quite a bit. The first visit to Hōryū-ji and Chūgū-ji involves continuous walking, so we were on our feet for about two hours. Those who are not confident in their legs and back might want to reconsider.

Instead of going back to the bus right away, we had lunch, and after filling our stomachs, we enjoyed matcha hospitality at Jikō-in. I wish it had been a little later.

Since we packed in a lot of national treasures and important cultural properties, it was disappointing that there were many places we couldn't visit within the time limit. Overall, it was great to efficiently see the important sites.

前半はかなり歩きました。ひとつ目の法隆寺と中宮寺は連続して歩きでの見学なので、2時間くらい歩きっぱなしです。足腰に自信のない方はやめた方が良いかもしれません。
そのままバスに戻らず、ランチを済ませ、お腹いっぱいのまま、慈光院で抹茶のおもてなしがあります。もう少しあとでしたら良かったと思います。
国宝や重要文化財をかなり詰め込んで見学なので、時間内に回らないところが多々あったのが残念でした。
全体的には重要なところを効率よく見られたので良かったです。

The purpose of this trip was the "Ishibutai Tumulus." It was great that we could efficiently visit several places that are not easily accessible. The lunch, which included persimmon leaf sushi, was delicious, and I was lucky to also get the "persimmon dorayaki," which wasn't on the menu. However, since it was a tour, I felt there wasn't enough time. I think if we had at least another 10 minutes at each location, we could have explored everything without feeling rushed. Overall, I felt that having an additional hour would have been perfect.

今回の旅の目的は「石舞台古墳」でした。アクセスの悪い何箇所かを効率よく回れるので、とても良かったです。
ランチの柿の葉寿司も美味しく、またメニューに載っていなかった「柿どら焼き」もついてラッキーでした。
ただツアーなので、時間が足りない感じはありました。どの場所も最低、あと 10分ほどあれば焦らず隅まで見学できたと思います。
全体であと 1時間あったら最高だったと感じました。

I was picked up and dropped off at the station by taxi. Yokohama is vast, so walking can be tough, but it was very convenient to have the taxi take us around the city. We were able to see a lot of sights within two hours. Since we received various explanations, it was much easier and more enjoyable than walking on our own, especially since walking up the hill can be challenging. We got out at the Diplomat's House and thoroughly enjoyed the Western-style mansion.

タクシーで駅までお迎え、お見送りしてもらいました。
横浜は広いので、歩くと大変ですが、タクシーで隈なく横浜を回ってもらえましたので、とても便利です。２時間内で沢山観光することが出来ました。色々と説明してもらえるので、自分たちで歩くより、体力的にも楽でとても楽しかったです。丘の上まで歩くのは大変なので。外交官の家では下車して、洋館を堪能しました。

I participated with my daughter during the three-day weekend. In the morning, we visited Hōryū-ji, and in the afternoon, we went to Jikō-in, Yakushi-ji, and Tōshōdaiji. Hōryū-ji had many highlights. The lunch was also very generous. Jikō-in had a calm and serene atmosphere, and the matcha and wagashi were very delicious. Yakushi-ji and Tōshōdaiji were also wonderful. The weather was perfect, and thanks to the guide's thorough explanations and the driver's safe driving, it became a lovely memory. Considering the admission fees and lunch costs, this tour was a great value, so I definitely want to participate in the tour to Kitora Tomb as well!

　三連休に娘と参加しました。午前中は法隆寺，午後は慈光院，薬師寺，唐招提寺という行程でした。法隆寺は見どころがたくさん。昼食もボリュームたっぷり。慈光院はしっとりと落ちついた雰囲気で，お抹茶と落雁がとても美味しかったです。薬師寺や唐招提寺も素晴らしかったです。天気が最高だったことはもちろん，ガイドさんの丁寧な説明と運転手さんの安全運転で，素敵な思い出になりました。今回のツアーは拝観料や昼食代を考えるとコスパが良かったので，キトラ古墳に行くツアーにも是非参加したいです！

While it's possible to explore on your own, taking a sightseeing bus allows for a more efficient experience. Additionally, with a guide's explanations, you can view the buildings and statues from a different perspective. It was an enjoyable tour, filled with fun insider stories from a bright and knowledgeable guide. However, the pace was quite rushed. I would recommend departing at least two hours earlier, or at least one hour earlier, to have more time to appreciate each location.

個人でも回ることは可能ですが、観光バスでは効率よく回ることができます。
また、ガイドさんの説明付きなので建物や仏像をこれまでとは違った観点で見られます。明るく知識豊富なガイドさんから裏話的なことも聞けて楽しい観光でした。
ただ、かなり駆け足状態です。出発をできれば2時間、少なくとも１時間早めて各地をもっとじっくり拝観できればと思います。

The driver was very kind. We were able to visit famous places listed in the guidebook, and I also enjoyed being taken to places I didn't know about and that are hard to get to, like the Karumatsu Kannon and Japan's oldest stone torii gate. They were flexible with the drop-off location on the day as well.

親切な運転手さんでした。ガイドブックに載っている有名な場所にも行けるし、唐松観音や日本最古の石の鳥居など、自分では知らなかった場所＆行きにくい場所にも連れて行ってもらえて、楽しかったです。解散場所なども、当日柔軟に対応してもらえました。

I was able to efficiently visit tourist attractions a little away from Nara Station. It was very good. Lunch was also included, which was a great deal.

奈良駅から少し離れる観光名所を効率よく回れました。とても良かったです。お昼ごはんもついていてお得でした。

I really appreciated how kindly you accommodated my personal requests. Thanks to you, I was able to enjoy the sightseeing afterwards.

個人的なわがままにも、親切に対応していただきとても助かりました。
おかげさまで、その後の観光も楽しめました。

I chose this because I wanted to hear an explanation, and it wasn't too troublesome. It was great to visit many places, even some temples I didn't know about. What was disappointing was lunch; I was looking forward to the kamameshi restaurant, but it was different.

説明が聞きたくて、また面倒じゃないので選びました。たくさんまわれ、知らないお寺まで行け良かったです。がっかりしたのは、昼食、釜めし屋さんなので、楽しみにいていたら、違う。

I traveled to Nara alone for the first time in ○○ years since my school trip. I joined a morning tour of Hōryū-ji and Chūgū-ji, and it was great because the group was small, with just over twenty participants, making it easy to stay together. The guide was also experienced, and I was able to enjoy the tour. I had the remaining half day to explore at my own pace, so joining the half-day tour was the right choice. Thank you very much.

学生時代の修学旅行以来、○○年振りの奈良を一人旅しました。
法隆寺、中宮寺午前中ツアーに参加してみましたが…参加者二十数名のこじんまりした団体で、纏まり易くて良かったです。 またガイドさんもベテランで、楽しく観て廻ることが出来ました。残り半日は自分のペースで観光できて、半日ツアー参加で正解でした。
ありがとうございました。

Both the guide and the driver were kind. The tea at Jiko-in was excellent. My father was very happy to visit a place we wouldn't have encountered on a personal trip.

ガイドさんも運転手さんも親切。
慈光院でのお茶最高でした。個人での旅行では出会えない場所で父も大変喜んでいました。

I took a sightseeing taxi to places I couldn't visit on the sightseeing bus the day before. I got to see the mystical Five Hundred Arhats and Hayachine Shrine, and the driver took me there after I got out of the taxi. I heard that there are bears around the Five Hundred Arhats. As we climbed up with the driver leading the way, I spotted something black up ahead... It turned out to be a young woman coming down alone. I was surprised to see someone there by herself. I'm glad it wasn't a bear. On the way back, I listened to the driver's intriguing stories and arrived at Tono Station. After that, he took me to a recommended restaurant for lunch, which was a lovely place serving delicious Japanese cuisine.

前日の観光バスでは行かれなかった場所に観光タクシーで行きました。幻想的な五百羅漢様、早池峰神社等タクシーを降りて、運転手さんに連れて行っていただきました。特に五百羅漢では熊が出るとの事。運転手さんを先頭に登っていったら、上の方に黒いモノが…。若い女性が一人で降りてきました。一人で来るなんて驚きました。熊でなくて良かったです。帰りは運転手さんの遭遇した不思議な話を聞きながら、遠野駅着きました。その後昼食のおすすめのお店まで連れて行ってもらいました。日本料理のとても素敵な美味しいお店でした。