All Reviews for Shirakawago Tours

The meeting point was hard to see because the flag was not very visible, and the tour guide had not arrived, so I got lost. Many people were confused and wandering around because they couldn't see the flag. Even though the bus seats were assigned, there were still some people who didn't understand that. In the end, someone without a seat showed up, which delayed our departure.

Since it was a three-day weekend, we got caught in a huge traffic jam, making it a long bus tour, but we still had enough time at the sightseeing spots, which was good. Normally, this would be the season for autumn leaves, but this year was just before that; however, I was still healed by the beautiful scenery.

集合場所が旗が良く見えなかったり、添乗員が到着していなかったので迷った。旗が見えなくて大勢の人が右往左往していた。バスの席も決まっているのに、理解してない人がちらほら。結局、席がない人が現れ、出発が遅れた。
三連休中だったので大渋滞に巻き込まれ、長いバスツアーになったが、見学するポイントではそれでも充分に時間が取れたのでよかった。例年であれば紅葉の季節だが、今年は一歩手前だったけど、きれいな景色でいっぱい癒されました。

The weather was nice, making for a wonderful day. In Shirakawa-go, there was an annual doburoku festival, and I was glad to learn about it from our guide, as I didn't know about it beforehand. The guide was very knowledgeable and kindly recommended some great places to eat. However, on festival days, many dining spots are closed, and there were lines at the open restaurants, so it was a good decision to eat right after we arrived. I also enjoyed walking around the old streets of Takayama. The itinerary helped us avoid traffic, allowing us to have a smooth day. Thank you very much.

お天気も良く、大変良い1日となりました。白川郷では年に一回のどぶろく祭りがあり、知らなかったのでガイドさんに教えてもらえてよかったです。ガイドさんはよくご存知でオススメのお店を教えてくれたり、とても親切でした。ただ、お祭りの日は食事場所がおやすみのところも多く、空いているお店に列ができていましたので、食事は到着後すぐにとって正解でした。高山も古い街並みの街歩きを楽しめました。渋滞を回避する工程にしてくださり、順調に1日終えることができました。ありがとうございました。

There were more foreign visitors than I expected, and the guide spoke to me in Chinese at the meeting point. However, they quickly remembered my face and spoke to me in Japanese from then on.
The explanations on the bus were in Japanese → Chinese → Korean (audio) → English (audio).
One positive aspect was that before arriving at the sightseeing spots, they provided a map and distributed a sheet with the participants' languages, explaining each group one by one. They kindly explained in Japanese how long it would take to walk this far, that it would take time during the holiday, and suggested that it might be better to go ahead.
When I was waiting in line for a crowded restroom, they helped me by saying, "It’s a bit of a walk, but the restroom over there is available and clean!"
There was traffic, so we returned later than expected, but I was very satisfied. Both the guide and the driver were really pleasant.

思った以上に外国の方が多く、集合場所でガイドさんに声をかけられたのが中国語でした。ですが、すぐに顔を覚えて頂いて、それ以降は日本語で話しかけらました。
バス内での説明は、日本語→中国語→韓国語(音声)→英語(音声)です。
良かった点は、観光地到着前に地図をくれるのですが、参加者の使用言語の用紙を配りながら一組ずつ説明して下さいます。ここまで歩くと何分かかります、連休中で時間がかかりますのでこちらから先に回った方が良いと思います等、日本語で丁寧に説明してくれました。
混んでいるトイレに並んでいる時、少し歩きますがあちらのトイレが空いていてキレイですよ！と教えて頂いて助かりました。
渋滞があったので、最終的に戻って来た時間は遅くなりましたが、とても満足できました。
ガイドさんも運転手さんも本当に感じが良かったです。

On the day of our trip, there was an incident with part of the highway being closed, requiring a detour. However, our driver suggested an efficient route so we could make the most of our limited time. Even during the busy lunch hour, we were able to enjoy delicious soba smoothly thanks to the recommendation of a hidden gem restaurant!

On our way back to Kanazawa city, our conversations led to many recommendations from the driver, making it a thoroughly satisfying trip for the whole family. Although the tour started with bad weather, we had a fantastic time, and I truly appreciate it. I would love to use this service again!

Our driver also recommended Kawanura for sweet red bean paste and Moroe-ya for traditional Japanese sweets, which we visited the next day! We were able to buy delicious souvenirs. Thank you very much!

当日は高速道路が一部通行止めで迂回というアクシデントもありましたが、限られた時間で精一杯楽しめるよう、ドライバーさんが効率的な回り方を提案して下さりました。
混み合うお昼の時間帯も、穴場のお店を教えていただけてスムーズに美味しいお蕎麦をいただくことができました！
また金沢市内に戻る道中の私たちの話から、オススメをいくつも紹介していただき、家族一同大満足の旅行になりました。荒天にはじまったツアーでしたが、めいっぱい楽しませて頂き本当にありがとうございました。
また利用したいです！


ドライバーさん、おすすめして頂いた甘納豆のかわむらさんや、落雁の諸江屋さん、翌日回れました！美味しいお土産を買えました。ありがとうございました！

We participated as a Japanese parent and child (the child is in elementary school). We spent about two hours exploring Shirakawa-go and the old streets of Takayama. Since it was just the two of us, that amount of time was just right, allowing us to stroll around, stop by cafes, and have meals without wasting time. I think it's perfect for those who want to efficiently visit cultural heritage sites in one day.

The tour guide was kind and friendly, providing detailed information. They also distributed tourist maps of Shirakawa-go and Hida Takayama before we arrived, which would help first-time visitors get a good sense of the area.

This time, there were many Asian tourists, and the announcements were mainly in Chinese and Japanese, but I didn't find anything particularly difficult to understand.

The overall group had very good manners, and everything proceeded on schedule, making the bus ride comfortable and enjoyable!

I would like to try a different course next time.

日本人親子で参加しました（子供小学生）
白川郷と高山の古街並み散策を、それぞれ２時間ぐらいの滞在でまわりました。
子供と2人だったので、それぐらいの時間が丁度よく、散策したりカフェに入ったり、食事をしたり
無駄なく回れました。
文化遺産を１日で効率よく回りたい方にはピッタリだと思います。

添乗員さんも優しい方で、色々と丁寧に教えてくれる親しみやすい方でした。現地に到着前に白川郷と飛騨高山の観光地図も配ってくれたので初めて行く方でもイメージしやすいのではないでしょうか。

今回はアジア系の海外の方が多く、中国語と日本語がメインでアナウンスされる感じでしたが、とくにわかりにくいこともなく過ごせました(^^)

参加メンバーさん全体がとてもマナーが良い感じだったのもありますが、すべて時間通りの予定進み、バス内も快適に楽しく過ごせましたよ！


また違うコースも
行ってみたいです。

It was a female driver, and after a restroom break, she even went out of her way to stop at a convenience store for one passenger! There were many foreign passengers, but not a single person complained! I was moved! The guide was also amazing with three languages! Thank you very much! I want to participate again!

女性の運転手さんでしたが、トイレ休憩のあと、しばらくして一人のお客様のためにわざわざ、コンビニによって下さいました！外国人の乗客も沢山いらっしゃいましたが、誰一人苦情をいう方は、いなかったです！感動しました！ガイドさんも、三カ国すごかったです！ありがとうございました！又参加したいです！

I participated in a tour in October. During the food walk in Takayama, the Hida beef sushi was exquisite, and there was a place to sample different types of sake, making it a unique experience that only a bus tour can offer. After a two-hour stroll, we could relax on the bus, allowing us to enjoy sightseeing in a leisurely and comfortable manner. In Shirakawa-go, I was able to experience the beautiful nature, and I had a great time. The bus staff were also very courteous, providing explanations in Japanese, Chinese, and English, which made it very easy to understand. I definitely want to use this service again.

10月のツアーに参加しました。
高山の食べ歩きでは、飛騨牛のにぎり寿司が絶品で、日本酒の飲み比べをする場所もあり、バスツアーだからこその楽しみ方ができました。
2時間散策の後は、バスで休むことができるので、のんびりゆったりとした気持ちで観光できます。
白川郷では美しい自然に触れることができ、とても楽しむことができました。
バスの方の対応も丁寧で、日本語、中国語、英語で説明してくださってとてもわかりやすかったです。
また是非利用したいと思います。

Since it was my first time at Nagoya Station's Taiko Entrance, I spent about 10 minutes wandering around trying to find the meeting place, but I eventually spotted the tour flag in the crowd in front of the police box. That day was also the Takayama Festival, and there were 40 participants. It seemed to be first-come, first-served, so I ended up in the very back seat. There were many foreigners, but everyone was punctual, and there were no particularly loud individuals, making it a very good tour. The female tour guide skillfully used both Chinese and Japanese to come to each person's seat and clearly explained how to explore Shirakawa-go and Takayama. We were able to sightsee for about two hours each, and I was very satisfied with the day trip tour.

初めて名古屋駅太閤口だったので集合場所がみつからず10分ほどウロウロしてしまいましたがなんとか交番前の人混みの中にツアーの旗を
発見。この日は高山祭りもあり、40人の参加者、先着順なのか一番後ろの席に。外国人が多かったようですが、みなさん時間厳守ができ、とくにやかましい人もいなくてとてもいいツアーでした。女性の添乗員さんは中国語と日本語を駆使して1人ひとりの席までやってきて白川郷と高山の行動の仕方をわかりやすく説明してくれました。それぞれ2時間ほど観光ができ、日帰りツアーとしては大満足でした。

The meeting place for the tour departing from Nagoya was easy to find, allowing us to participate in the tour with peace of mind! Most of the participants were from China, with only two groups of Japanese, including us. The staff were also Chinese, and the explanations during the transfer were in Chinese. They came to explain to us individually in Japanese!

We were blessed with good weather, took many wonderful photos, and created great memories from the trip! Each group had two hours of free time after getting off the bus, which was more than enough to enjoy ourselves! I recommend entering a restaurant in Takayama immediately after getting off the bus. The line became quite long afterward. The mitarashi dango is reasonably priced at 100 yen per stick and is very delicious, so definitely try it while walking around! Everyone's manners were good, and the schedule progressed on time!

My husband and I are talking about wanting to go again for an overnight stay! Thank you for the enjoyable tour!

名古屋発着のツアーで待ち合わせ場所もわかりやすく安心してツアーに参加できました！参加者のほとんどが中国の方で日本人は私達含め2組ほど。スタッフの方も中国の方で移動中の説明は中国語。日本人へは個別に説明に来てくれました！
お天気にも恵まれ、素敵な写真がたくさん撮れ、旅のいい思い出になりました！！それぞれバスを降りてからの時間は2時間の自由時間でしたが充分楽しめました！高山でのランチは、バス下車後、すぐにお店に入ることをおすすめします。その後の時間はかなり長蛇の列になっていましたm(_ _)mみたらし団子は一本100円とリーズナブル且つとっても美味しいので是非食べ歩きに♪参加者皆さんのマナーも良く時間通りにスケジュールが進みました！
次は泊まりで行きたいね！と主人と話しております。楽しいツアーをありがとうございました！

In Hida Takayama, I enjoyed grilled Hida beef skewers and sushi. The lean sushi was delicious and melted in my mouth as soon as I took a bite.
In Shirakawa-go, we took a shuttle bus to the observation deck, but I felt that two hours was not enough for a leisurely stroll.
Our guide, Kaku, was fluent in Chinese, Japanese, and English, and he was very good at providing guidance.
We departed from Nagoya Station at 8:30 AM and returned at 7 PM, making it a 10.5-hour bus tour with a total of 4 hours of walking in Takayama and Shirakawa-go. It might be tough for those who are not physically fit.

飛騨高山では飛騨牛の串焼きや握りを食べました。赤身の握りは口に入れた途端にトロけるようで美味しかったです。
白川郷ではシャトルバスで展望台まで行きましたが、ゆっくり散策するには2時間では足りないと感じました。
ガイドのカクさんは中国語の他に日本語も英語も流暢で、また案内も上手で良かったです。
朝8時半に名古屋駅を出発して夜7時に戻るまで10時間半のバスツアーで、高山と白川郷で合計4時間の徒歩。体力のない人にはきついかも知れません。

I felt drawn to Shirakawa-go and participated in a day trip from Kanazawa. The guide and interpreter explained the highlights and recommended souvenirs clearly, allowing us to enjoy a fulfilling free time. The meals were surprisingly delicious. About half of the participants were foreigners, and there were a few solo travelers; everyone spoke softly and elegantly, which was pleasant. Personally, I was captivated by the atmosphere of Gokayama, which is not overly commercialized. I would love to visit during the snowy season!

憧れの白川郷、金沢からの日帰りツアーに魅力を感じ参加しました。ガイドさん通訳さんがわかりやすく見どころやオススメのお土産も説明してくれたので充実した自由時間を過ごせました。食事も思いの外（失礼）美味しかったです。参加者は、半分くらい外国の方、1人参加も数名、皆さん品よく小声で会話をしていたので心地よかったです。
個人的にはあまり観光地化されていない五箇山の雰囲気に魅了されました。
雪の季節にも行ってみたい！

The water pudding was refreshing and very delicious. In Gokayama, it was great to experience the Kokiriko dance at the traditional hall. It was difficult to visit both places using public transportation, so I used a tour. It was good to be able to get around efficiently.

みずプリンはサッパリして大変美味しかった。
五箇山では、伝統会館で、こきりこ踊りの体験ができて良かった。
両方を回るのは公共交通機関では難しく、ツアーを利用した。効率よく回れて良かった。

This time, I found a bus tour to Shirakawa-go that I wanted to go on through a website, and since there was a campaign, I signed up for the tour. The meeting place was easy to find.
On this tour, there were only five Japanese people and the rest were from overseas. The atmosphere on the bus felt somewhat foreign, but it was nice that the tour guide provided detailed explanations just for the Japanese participants.
We spent two hours in Takayama and two hours in Shirakawa-go, but I wished we had a bit more time. I had planned to have lunch in Shirakawa-go, but many shops closed at 2 PM, so I was disappointed that I couldn't eat the grilled sweetfish I wanted. I should have gone for lunch right after arriving in Shirakawa-go, but I was overwhelmed by the scenery and ended up prioritizing sightseeing instead. I went to the morning market in Takayama, but it was a bit disappointing that I couldn't take any vegetables home.
However, it was great to have various shops for food tasting. By the way, I had meat sushi and local craft beer, which were both very delicious.
Choosing a seat in the last row of the bus was also a good decision. I didn’t have to worry about the people behind me, and there was plenty of space in front, so my legs were comfortable.
It rained a little, but it wasn't heavy rain, so it was manageable.

今回、行きたかった白川郷のバスツアーをサイトで見つけ、キャンペーンもあったのでツアーを申し込みました。集合場所は、直ぐに分かりました。
今回のツアーは、日本人5人だけで後は海外の方達でした。バスの中はなんだか異国感がありましたが、添乗員さんが日本人だけに丁寧に説明して頂けたのが良かったです。
高山で2時間、白川郷で2時間だったのですが、もう少し時間が欲しかったです。白川郷で、お昼ご飯と思っていたのですが、多くの店舗が14時でお店が終わってしまっていたので、岩魚の塩焼きが食べたかったのですが食べることが出来なかったのが残念でした。白川郷に、到着して直ぐにご飯に行けば良かったなですが風景に圧倒されて、観光が先になったのが間違いでした。高山の朝市に行ったのですが野菜などお持ち帰りが出来ないので少し残念でした。
食べ歩きは、いろんなお店があって良かったです。
因みに肉寿司と、ご当地クラフトビールいただきました。大変おいしかったです。
バスの、座る場所を最終列にしたのも良かったです。後ろに気を使うこともなく、前も広かったなで足が楽ちんでした。
少し雨でしたが大雨ではなくや買ったです。

I participated in the tour for the first time. I went in September, and although there was still some summer heat, I was moved by the retro streets of Takayama and the beautiful scenery of Shirakawa-go. There were plenty of delicious foods to enjoy while walking around. It was a two-hour stroll, but I was able to fully enjoy it.

There were many people from Asia, including China and Korea, and the bus was full. The tour guide was fluent in both Chinese and Japanese. They were friendly and very easy to talk to. The explanations were thorough, and they also recommended some great places to eat. The atmosphere on the bus was calm, making for a very comfortable tour.

初めてツアーに参加させていただきました。9月に行き、残暑がありましたが、飛騨高山ではレトロな街並み、白川郷では、古き良き景色に感動しました。食べ歩きも美味しいものがたくさんで楽しめました。2時間の散策でしたが十分に満喫できました。

中国や韓国などアジア系の方々が多く、満席でした。ツアーガイドさんは、中国語と日本語ができる方でした。気さくでとても喋りやすかったです。説明も丁寧でおすすめのお店なども教えてくださりました。バス内も落ち着いた雰囲気で、とても快適なツアーでした。

Since the stay in Takayama coincides with lunchtime, if you have a meal, the sightseeing time becomes limited, and you end up running out of time after a quick tour of the main street. I felt that if you want to secure sightseeing time, you need to forgo lunch. I thought next time I would like to stay overnight and enjoy it more leisurely.

As for the stay in Shirakawa-go, I think it was almost sufficient unless you extend your visit to the observation deck.

In any case, I feel it's a "must-see at least once" kind of place, and if you like it, it’s a good trial for a future leisurely visit in terms of cost.

About 90% of the participants were foreigners, and the tour guide was a young Chinese person, but they did a great job, and I had no worries at all.

高山での滞在が昼食時間と重なるので食事をすると、観光の時間が少なくなり、主な通りを一周して時間切れとなります。見所は多いと思いますので観光時間を確保したい場合は昼食は取らないと割切る必要があると感じました。次回は宿泊してゆっくり楽しみたいと感じました。
白川郷の滞在は展望台まで足を伸ばさなければ、ほぼ十分かと思いました。
いずれにせよ、「一度は行って見るべし」的な感じで、気に入れば再度ゆっくり行くためのお試しには費用的にも良いかと思います。
参加者は9割？が外国人の方で、添乗員さんも若い中国の方でしたが、しっかりやって頂いて全く不安もありませんでした。

Number of people: The large bus was almost full.

Time: There were many tour companies gathered at the meeting place. It was helpful that there was a photo of the flag attached to the itinerary. Additionally, the schedule included information about the departure time, and the bus guide provided updates on the timing as we went along, which was great. We planned to visit two locations for two hours each, so we had enough time to enjoy ourselves.

Impressions: Almost everyone else was Chinese, and the announcements were made in Chinese by the guide. At first, I was very anxious, but when I mentioned that I was Japanese, the guide kindly explained recommended places in Japanese while distributing maps, which made me feel more at ease as the tour progressed. Since there were only two locations on this tour, that might have been a good thing. I learned that it can be challenging to follow a tour in an unfamiliar language when visiting many places.

I also realized the importance of knowing which members will be on the tour, as we had to wait for those who were late at the meeting time. Although there was a significant delay at first, we departed almost on schedule afterward, which was good.

人数:大型バスがほぼ満席状態の人数でした。

時間:集合場所には沢山のツアー会社が集まっています。旗の写真を日程表に貼ってあったので、助かりました。また、事前に何時に出発をするのかなど工程表に記載があり、細かい時間に関してはその都度バスガイドさんから言っていただけるので良かったです。２箇所を２時間ずつ回る予定でしたので、時間にゆとりがあり楽しめました。

感想:私達以外はほぼ中国人でアナウンスはガイドさんが中国語で行っており、最初はすごく不安でしたが、日本人ということを話すと、地図などを配る際におすすめの場所などを日本語で説明してくださり、途中からは不安なく過ごせました。今回はツアーで周るところは2箇所でしたので、それも良かったのかもしれないです。たくさんの場所を周るツアーで知らない言語の解説は厳しいと勉強になりました。

集合時間になってもツアーメンバーが現れない人がいると待たないといけないので、どのメンバーでツアーに回るのかも重要だなと勉強になりました。最初こそ大幅に遅れが発生しましたが、その後はほぼ予定時刻での出発でしたので良かったです。

Gokayama Ainokura is small in scale, but there were few tourists, allowing for a leisurely stroll. Since it was the middle of a three-day weekend, there was a huge traffic jam in front of the Shirakawa-go parking lot, but tour buses were allowed to enter preferentially, so there was no waiting time. It was crowded, but I was still able to enjoy it.

五箇山相倉は規模は小さいですが観光に来られている方も少なくのんびり散策することができました。3連休中日だったので白川郷駐車場前は大渋滞でしたが観光バスは優先的に入れるとのことで待ち時間はありませんでした。人人人でしたがそれはそれとして楽しむことができました。

The one-day tour this time was truly wonderful. We enjoyed delicious beef in Takayama and saw old buildings. After that, we headed to the UNESCO World Heritage site Shirakawa-go. We had two hours there. At first, I thought it might not be enough time, but surprisingly, we managed to see everything. I believe the scenery changes with the seasons, so we chose to go in the summer this time. It felt like entering a dream world. I had so much fun. The driver was also very experienced, and since it was a three-day weekend, we returned without much traffic. The Chinese staff were very kind as well. Thank you very much. I'm considering going again in the fall and winter.

今回の一日ツアー本当に素晴らしかったんです。
高山市で美味しい牛肉食べて、古い建物をみました。
その後、世界遺産白川郷に向いました。時間は2時間がありました。最初は足りないかなと思っていましたが、意外に全部回ってきました。
四季の景色も違うと思いますので、今回は夏にしました。本当に夢みたいな世界に入りました。すごく楽しかったんです。
後運転手さんもすごくベテランで、三連休なので、ほぼ渋滞しないまま、戻ってきました。中国人のスタッフも優しくしてくれました。ありがとうございます。今度秋と冬の時、また行くと考えています。

This was my first time participating. There were only three of us Japanese, and the remaining 20 to 30 people were Chinese and Korean. The tour guide was a Chinese student working part-time, and they could speak a little Japanese. However, the guide mostly slept in the vehicle and didn't explain the scenery around us, only providing the minimum necessary information about meeting times and arrival times!

To make matters worse, some passengers didn't keep to the schedule! A particular couple was repeatedly late, which prevented us from departing on time... I'm not sure if the guide said anything to them... It was disappointing because the sightseeing should have been enjoyable. However, it was still good that the second person was free.

初めて参加させて頂きました。
日本人私達含め3人だけで残り2〜30名は中国人と
韓国人で、添乗員さんは学生アルバイトの中国の方でした。日本語は少し話せました。添乗員さんは車中寝てるばかりで周りに見える景色の説明をする事もなく、必要最低限の集合時間と到着時間の説明だけ！
極め付けは乗客が時間を守らない！それも同じカップルが何度も遅刻した為時間通りに出発も出来ず…
添乗員さんが注意したのかも定かではありませんが…
楽しいはずの観光が残念な気分になりました。
でも2人目無料だったのでまだ良かったです。

Since the destination is only Shirakawa-go, there are limited places to see.

Meals are included, but you shouldn't have high expectations.

行き先が白川郷のみなので、観るところは限られます。

食事が付いていますが、期待しない方がいいです。

Thank you very much for providing the opportunity to explore Shirakawa-go and Takayama in one day! It was a very satisfying tour!

Both Shirakawa-go and Takayama had a walking time of two hours, and I was initially worried about whether we would have enough time to see everything, but we were able to explore thoroughly. In fact, the time limit allowed us to be more efficient in our sightseeing. Additionally, we arrived in Takayama before noon, which meant we could participate in the morning tour, and I appreciated that consideration.

At the meeting point, there were also non-Japanese participants, and I was concerned about feeling out of place, but the tour guide explained everything in Japanese, English, and Chinese, so those worries were unnecessary.

Once again, thank you very much for providing such a wonderful tour experience.

この度は白川郷、飛騨高山とを1日で散策できる期待を提供くださり誠にありがとうございました！とても満足いくツアーでした！

白川郷、飛騨高山とも散策時間は2時間であり、当初は十分に周りきれるのか心配もありましたが、十分に周りきれました。むしろ、時間制限があるので効率的に周ることができました。また、飛騨高山は12時より前に到着するので、朝一に参加することもでき、その点も配慮を感じました。

集合当初は日本人以外の方もおり、肩身が狭くならないか心配でしたが、添乗員の方が日本語、英語、中国語とをそれぞれ使って説明くださるので、そのような心配も不要でした。

改めてになりますが、とても素敵なツアーの時間を提供くださり誠にありがとうございました。

Maps were distributed on the bus, and the guide provided detailed explanations of recommended shops and photo spots, allowing us to explore efficiently and enjoyably. Shirakawa-go in winter has the image of "snow and cold," but it is very hot in summer. If you participate in a summer tour, please be careful of heatstroke. However, there are many shops selling drinks, so it's fine if you don't bring your own.

バスの中で地図が配布され、ガイドさんがお薦めの店やフォトスポットなどていねいに説明をしてくれたので、効率よく、かつ楽しく散策できました。白川郷の冬は「雪、寒い」というイメージがありますが、夏はとても暑いです。夏のツアーに参加する場合は、熱中症に気をつけてください。ただ、飲み物を売っている店は多くありますので、飲み物は持参しなくても大丈夫です。

Although it was unfortunately rainy, it became a very good memory. The bus guide was from China, but she spoke to just the two of us in Japanese and showed us a map with recommended places. Since it was my first time visiting, I was very grateful for that. Thanks to her, I was able to enjoy delicious meat sushi and visit the morning market. I was also surprised that the bus arrived exactly on time or even earlier than scheduled. It was a valuable experience to be taken to Shirakawa-go and Takayama, which are not easily accessible by regular buses or cars. Although we only had two hours of free time, I thought it would be nice to visit again slowly next time! Thank you for your help!

生憎の雨でしたが、とても良い思い出になりました。バスガイドさんは中国の方でしたが、私達2人のためだけに日本語でお話して下さったり、地図を出しオススメの場所を教えて下さいました。
初めて訪れる所だったので、非常に有難かったです。
そのおかげで、美味しい肉寿司が食べれましたし、朝市にもいけました。
また、バスの到着時間も予定時間ぴったり、もしくは早く到着し驚きました。
なかなか普通のバスや車では行きづらい白川郷や高山に連れて行って頂き貴重な経験ができました。
自由行動がそれぞれ2時間だったので時間は限られますが、また今度ゆっくり行ってみたいなぁとも思えました！お世話になりましたありがとうございました！

I was able to book a tour I had wanted to go on while traveling alone in Kanazawa. Thank you to Mr. Kuroda and the driver for a fun and safe tour. It was great to look at the map while listening to Mr. Kuroda's guidance in the car, and once we arrived, I could freely explore on my own. There were also foreign participants, and I was very interested in Mr. Kuroda's English conversation. He was kind, humorous, and wonderful. Although my English is not very good, I was able to talk with everyone, which was a great learning experience. The foreign participants also said they had fun, which made me happy. The summer visit to Shirakawa-go was nice (it was hot!), but I would like to go again in the snowy season next time.

金沢に一人旅をしたついでに以前から行きたかったツアーに予約することができました。黒田さんと運転手さん、楽しく安全なツアーをありがとうございました。車内で黒田さんのご案内を聞きながら地図を見て、着いてしまえば一人で自由に行動できるのでよかったです。外国人の方も参加されていて私は黒田さんの英会話に興味津々で聞いておりました。優しくてユーモアがあって素敵でした。私も拙い英語力ですがみなさまとお話することができて勉強になりました。外国人の方も楽しかったと言っておられて私も嬉しかったです。夏の白川郷も良かったですが(暑かった！)次回は雪の季節に行きたいです。

I had never been to Takayama or Shirakawa-go, and I wanted to visit both, so I found this tour. The stay at both locations was about two hours each, totaling four hours, which wasn't enough time to explore thoroughly, but after seeing reviews from others, I felt I could enjoy the atmosphere, so I signed up. As a first-time experience, I was quite satisfied.

It was easy and comfortable to just take a bus from Nagoya Station. Most of the participants were foreigners, but this is common at tourist spots these days, so I wasn't particularly surprised, and it didn't make for an unpleasant experience; I was comfortable throughout. However, since it can be a matter of luck who you end up with on such tours, I think a somewhat tolerant mindset is necessary.

There isn't much time after arriving at the destinations, so I did some research beforehand.

◆ In Shirakawa-go, I had a "suttate" hot pot. The exquisite balance of miso and soy sauce, along with the compatibility with Hida beef and vegetables, was outstanding, and I really enjoyed it! After that, I also indulged in water pudding. I waited about five minutes in line with around ten people ahead of me, but when I passed by the shop later, the line had grown three to four times longer, so I think it's best to line up without hesitation if it's not crowded. I thought it would be tough to climb the hill to the observation deck in the heat, so I took the bus, and walked down for about ten minutes. The walking path had shade from trees, so I wasn't exposed to the sun much. Occasionally, the water flowing from the slope by the road was clean, cold, and refreshing. The bus stop is near Wada House. I arrived at the bus stop just one minute before departure and managed to get on, but it was nearly full. I think it's safer to arrive about ten minutes before departure. If you search "Shirakawa-go Bus Observation Deck" online, you can find the official schedule. Buses generally depart at 00, 20, and 40 minutes past the hour, but I recommend checking in advance. The fare is 200 yen, and you can exchange money on the bus. Since it's just a little over a ten-minute walk, if the bus schedule doesn't match and walking up isn't a burden, that could also be a good option. I also toured inside Wada House. The admission fee was 400 yen per person, cash only.

◆ After that, it was time to gather, and we boarded the bus, arriving in Takayama around 2 PM after about an hour. We had steak and sukiyaki at a restaurant called Aji no Yohei. It was a very nice place. Many restaurants seem to close around 2 PM for lunch, so it's good to do some research on that as well. Afterward, we strolled around the town, sampling Hida beef croquettes and Hida beef sushi.

Overall, I enjoyed the scenery, the town, and the gourmet food, making it a very satisfying tour!

高山と白川郷に行ったことがなく、両方とも回りたいと思っていたところこのツアーを見つけました。2箇所とも2時間ずつ計4時間ほどの滞在で、じっくり回れるほどの時間ではありませんでしたが、他の方々の口コミを見て、一通り雰囲気は味わって楽しめそうでしたので、申し込みました。結果、初回体験としては十分な満足度でした。

名古屋駅からバスに乗るだけで連れて行ってもらえるので、予想通り楽&快適でした。参加者は外国人がほとんどですが、この状況は昨今どの観光地でも同じなので特に驚きはありませんでしたし、そのせいで特に嫌な思いをすることもなく、最後まで快適でした。まぁどんな方々と一緒になるかは運次第のところもあるでしょうから、こういったツアーで活動を共にするなら、幾分寛容な心構えは必要と思います。

目的地到着後はあまり時間がありませんので、事前に調べて臨みました。

◆白川郷ではすったて鍋を食べました。味噌と醤油の絶妙な味、そして飛騨牛や野菜などとの相性は抜群で、かなり気に入りました！
その後は水プリンも堪能しました。私は10人待ちぐらいで5分ほど並んで買いましたが、後に店の前を通ると行列が3~4倍ほどになっていましたので、空いてるなら迷わずに並ぶのが良いと思いました。
展望台へは、暑い中、坂道を登るのは大変と思いバスで行き、帰りは徒歩10分ほどで下りてきました。徒歩の道には木陰が続き、そこまで日差しを受けることはありませんでした。時々道路脇の斜面から側溝に流れてきている水は綺麗で冷たくて気持ち良かったです。
バス停は和田家のそばにあります。バス停には出発直前1分前に着いて、乗れましたが定員ギリギリでした。出発の10分前ぐらい前に着いておくのが安全と思いました。｢白川郷 バス 展望台｣でネット検索すると公式ページの運行ダイヤが出てきます。大体毎時間00分，20分，40分に出発となっていますが、事前確認をお勧めします。料金は200円、車内両替可能でした。徒歩10分ちょっとなので、バスの時間が合わず、歩いて登るのが苦にならないなら、それも良いと思います。
和田家の中も見学しました。見学料は一人400円、現金のみ対応でした。

◆その後集合時間になりバスに乗り込み、1時間ほどで高山に14時ごろ到着。
味の与平というお店で、ステーキ御前とすき焼き御膳を2人でいただきました。とても雰囲気の良いお店でした。昼の部は14時に閉まるお店も多そうなので、これも下調べしておくのが良いです。その後、街を散策しながら飛騨牛コロッケや飛騨牛握り寿司などを食べ歩きました。

こうして、景色、街並み、グルメなど楽しめて、とても満足のいくツアーでした！

We found out that we could take a day trip to Shirakawa-go from Kanazawa Station, so we participated as a family. The bus was comfortable, and the guide's explanations were enjoyable, providing recommendations for shops and souvenirs. Since we didn't have a guidebook, the distributed map was very helpful. The lunch was delicious, and my elementary school daughter finished everything. It was really hot, and the iced coffee we had at a café while looking at the gassho-zukuri houses was truly delicious. Next, I want to see the winter scenery of Shirakawa-go.

金沢駅から日帰りで白川郷に行けると分かり家族で参加しました。バスは快適でガイドさんの案内も楽しくおすすめのお店やお土産を教えていただきました。ガイドブックは持っていなかったのでマップが配られて助かりました。お昼ご飯も美味しくて小学生の娘も完食しました。とっても暑くて途中カフェで合掌造りの家々を見ながら飲んだアイスコーヒーは本当に美味しかったです。次は冬の白川郷の景色が見たいです。

We participated with two Japanese people! The guide was very kind and recommended great places and shops in both Takayama and Shirakawa-go. We had plenty of time and were able to fully enjoy both locations. In Takayama, we had the guide's recommended Hida beef hitsumabushi. It was very delicious and a great value!!!! The announcements on the bus were in English, Japanese, and Chinese, which served as a good listening practice for foreign languages! I especially recommend this for those who want to study languages!!

日本人2人で参加しました！
ガイドさんがとても優しくて、高山、白川郷共におすすめの場所やお店を教えてくださいました。時間はゆとりがあり、両方ともしっかり楽しむことが出来ました。
高山ではガイドさんおすすめの飛騨牛ひつまぶしをいただきました。コスパ良しでとっても美味しかったです！！！！
バス内でのアナウンスが英語、日本語、中国語だったため、外国語のリスニング練習になりました！言語を勉強したい人には特にオススメです！！

This was my second trip to Kanazawa, and this time I went to a slightly different place! We rented a car, so we didn't have to deal with the hassle of finding parking, and we headed to the UNESCO World Heritage site Shirakawa-go. There were also participants from overseas, so the explanations in both Japanese and English, along with the information from our guide, made the bus ride enjoyable. The local cuisine for lunch was delicious, and afterward, we had free time to explore, which allowed us to have a great time without any worries. Thank you to our guide and driver!

金沢旅行2回目、今回はちょっと違う所へ！と
レンタカー借りて、駐車場探しての煩わしさなく世界遺産白川郷へ、
海外の方の参加もいらっしゃったので、日本語と英語の説明と、ガイドさんだから知ってる情報とバスの中も楽しかったです。
お昼の郷土料理も美味しく、その後は自由散策だったので、気を使う事なく楽しい時間を過ごせました♪
ガイドさん、ドライバーさんありがとうございます

I participated in a day trip with my child on August 13th. The bus was fully booked for a mixed tour with more than half of the participants being from China. The guide was also from China and provided announcements in Chinese, Japanese, and English, making the proceedings smooth.

In Shirakawa-go, the menchi-katsu and Hida milk ice cream were exquisite. We walked a long distance to the observation deck, but the breathtaking view made the effort worthwhile, even though we were drenched in sweat.

In Takayama, it rained in the second half, but we enjoyed a lot of food sampling. I was particularly satisfied with the Hida beef sushi, which I had been eager to try. The rice flour churros were so delicious that I would love to eat them again. Takayama is said to have several sake breweries, and at a shop where we could taste different kinds of sake, I enjoyed comparing them and purchased some dry sake as a souvenir. The shop selling Takayama pudding had a long line, but as a pudding lover, I was glad I waited. Although some varieties were sold out by the time we arrived after 3 PM, I managed to get the plain and matcha flavors and enjoyed them right away on the bus.

This tour did not include meals, but I felt that the biggest charm was being able to enjoy walking around and eating whatever we liked. The return to Nagoya was almost on time, making it an enjoyable and extraordinary day trip.

子供と日帰り旅行と言うことで、お盆の13日に参加しました。中国の方が半数以上の混載ツアーでバスは満席でした。
ガイドさんも中国の方でしたが、中国語,日本語,英語でそれぞれアナウンスしていただき進行もスムーズでした。
白川郷ではメンチカツや飛騨牛乳アイスクリームが絶品でした。展望台へは長距離を歩きましたが、汗だくになりながら登った甲斐があったと思えるほどの絶景を見ることができました。
高山では後半に雨が降ってしまいましたが、たくさん食べ歩きを楽しむことができました。中でも、飛騨牛握り寿司は絶対食べたいと思っていたので大満足でした。米粉チュロスはもう一度食べたいくらい美味でした。高山は酒蔵がいくつかあるらしく、 日本酒の試飲ができるお店では飲み比べも楽しめて、お土産に辛口日本酒を購入しました。高山プリンのお店は行列になっていましたが、プリン好きの私は並んで正解でした。15時過ぎていたので一部売り切れの種類もありましたが、プレーンと、抹茶をゲットし早速バスの中でいただきました。
今回のツアーはお食事が含まれませんがその分それぞれが好きな物を食べ歩きできるところが最大の魅力だと感じました。
帰りの名古屋到着時効もほぼ定刻通りで申し分ない、非日常的な楽しい日帰り旅行になりました。

After being jostled on the bus from Nagoya Station, we first headed to Shirakawa-go. We arrived around 11 AM and had a free exploration time of 2 hours. Considering it would be crowded during lunch, we decided to eat first.

I enjoyed the "suttate-nabe," which I had been wanting to try. The rich flavor of the soybeans spread in my mouth, and it was satisfying with plenty of ingredients like Hida beef! The stone tofu was also great; it was a firmer tofu with concentrated soybean flavor, and eating it with wasabi was the best.

After that, we aimed for the observation deck while enjoying Hida beef soft serve ice cream. It had a cookie shaped like a gassho-zukuri house on top, making for great photos with the scenery.

We walked for about 20 minutes to reach the observation deck, and since we had limited time, we enjoyed the view briefly before hurrying back to the bus. For those heading to the observation deck, the shuttle bus runs infrequently, and timing can be tricky, so I recommend planning your time and going up early.

Next, we took another bus ride for about an hour to Hida Takayama. We arrived around 2 PM, and many restaurants were closing as lunch time was ending, so I think it's best to go to your desired place first. Here, we also had 2 hours of free time.

In Hida Takayama, we mainly enjoyed food walking, trying Takayama ramen and Hida beef croquettes. Finally, we relaxed at a cute café called Usagi, reflecting on our trip. I bought some Hoba miso and local sake as souvenirs, making for a fulfilling 2 hours.

From there, it took about 3 hours to get back to Nagoya, with a helpful restroom break along the way. It was a safe and enjoyable trip, and the bus tour was incredibly fulfilling and went by quickly!

名古屋駅からバスに揺られ、まずは白川郷へ。11時頃に到着し、自由散策時間が2時間。お昼で混み合うことを考えまずは食事をとることにしました。
白川郷食べてみたかったすったて鍋を堪能。大豆の濃厚な味わいが口の中に広がり、飛騨牛などの具材もたっぷりで満足でした！
石豆腐も、大豆の旨みがぎゅっと濃縮された、硬めのお豆腐でわさびと一緒に食べるのが最高でした。
そのあとは展望台を目指し、飛騨牛ソフトクリームを食べながら歩きました。合掌造りのクッキーが乗っていて、景色と撮ると写真映えします。
20分ほど歩いて展望台まで行き、時間も少ししかなかったので上からの景色を少し楽しんだのちに、足早にバスまで歩きました。
展望台へ行かれる方は、シャトルバスの本数も少なく、タイミングが合わないこともあるので、時間配分を考えて早めに登るのをおすすめします。

続いて1時間ほどバスに揺られ、飛騨高山へ。到着したのが2時頃だったので、ランチタイムがそろそろ終わり閉まるというお店も多かったので、お目当てのお店は先に行くのが◎と思います。ここも自由時間は2時間です。

飛騨高山では高山ラーメンや飛騨牛コロッケなど、食べ歩きメインで楽しみました。
最後はうさぎという可愛いカフェでゆっくりとし、旅の振り返りをしました。
お土産に朴葉味噌と地酒を購入し、濃い2時間でした。
そこから3時間ほどかけ名古屋へ。途中トイレ休憩もあり助かりました。
最後まで安全運転で、安心して楽しめる旅でした。
とてもあっというまで充実したバスツアーでした！！