All Reviews for 1-Day Tours

I thought it was great that we could disband at the airport, so I joined on the last day. Unfortunately, the weather was not ideal, so the views, such as those of Kabira Bay, were somewhat lacking. However, along the way, our veteran guide shared various stories unique to the locals, which was enjoyable. I would like to visit again when the weather is nice.

空港で離団できるのが良いな、と思ったので最終日に参加しました。あいにくの空模様だったので、川平湾などの景色はいまひとつ。ただ、道中でベテランガイドさんが地元の人ならではの話を色々と聞かせてくれたので楽しかったです。また天気の良いときに訪れたいです。

I participated alone, but the guide was kind, and I made friends from Shanghai, so I had a great time! I highly recommend the Jomon Sugi tour!

一人での参加だったのですが、ガイドさんも親切で、上海からのお友達もでき、とても楽しめました！
縄文杉ツアーおすすめです♪

We hoped to see Mt. Fuji, but, unfortunately, it rained the day of our booked tour and Mt. Fuji was not to be seen. But all was not lost. Our driver, Toshi, picked us up promptly at the scheduled time and drove us to the Mt. Fuji area. On the way he gave us information on local sites that we passed. Our guide, Yuko, was very knowledgeable and gave us options for our rainy day. Our driver and guide learned that we liked to hike so we went to a beautiful shrine at the base of Mt. Fuji and hiked on an ancient trail to the first station. A great way to experience Mt. Fuji on a rainy day. Yuko gave much information on local customs and the Shinto religion involving the mountain. We then had a leisurely lunch at a local restaurant. Following this, we chose to go to a museum featuring a world renowned textile artist who made kimono art. These were fabulous. It was then late in the day and we traveled back to Tokyo. A different experience than we hoped for due to the rain, but a memorable and enjoyable day thanks to Toshi and Yuko. We definitely recommend their services for guide and driver for the Mt. Fuji tour. They’re the best!

This tour is definitely value for money compared to others. You get a bus ride to the 5th Station, nice lunch, boat ride and rope way experience to a look out. It was mostly well organised outside of the tour guide not knowing how many kids were in our group or what defined a child according to the tour company, and that our group consisted of 4 women instead of 2 men and 2 women. Also, I had spoken to the Veltra staff Well in advanced, about organising a meal that my kids could have for lunch due to allergies and they were extremely helpful however on the day, my 10, 12 and 14 year olds were given 3 blocks each of what I assume was not warm tempura tofu. Thank goodness the dessert was something they liked.

We saw Mt Fuji the whole way on the way to the 5th station however as soon as we arrived at the 5th station, the clouds came over and that was the end of that. I can imagine that the boat ride, rope way and look out would have been amazing if Mt Fuji was visible but it wasn’t. I guess that can’t be helped. Maybe the timing of the tour is out. I’m not sure.
Anyway, overall the tour was good and worth booking in the hope of seeing an amazing view of Mt Fuji. Good luck.

I think this is a very good tour for efficiently getting around. About 80% of the participants were foreigners, and there were only three Japanese people, including myself. The guide was also a foreigner, but very attentive, and the driver was easy to talk to. However, I was concerned about the manners of some of the foreigners.

効率よく回るにはとても良いツアーだと思います。外国人が80％くらいの参加で、日本人の方は、私を含めて3人でした。ガイドさんも、外国人ですが、、とても気配りのできる方で、ドライバーさんもひたしみやすかったです。ただ、外国人の一部のマナーが気になりました。

Really enjoyed this tour. Would recommend a weekday tour rather than weekend though. We booked for a Sunday and traffic to Fuji was thick and delayed which shortened time at the portion of tour visit to station of Mt Fuji. Also very crowded on Sundays. Tour guide was very pleasant and spoke very good English. Ropeway ride and lake cruise were a good combination. Tour Bus was clean and comfortable. Lunch stop and restaurant was great. Definitely recommend this tour for anyone looking to book a tour for Mt Fuji.

My wife and I wanted to see several top sights in Kyoto in one day, but without the feeling of “it is 10.30, here is the temple, you have 2 minutes to take a couple of pictures then off we go.” Veltra’s full-day Kyoto highlights tour provided more than adequate time to enter each site and absorb its character. We greatly benefitted from an excellent and good-humored tour leader who provided concise but insightful explanations of the site being visited and its historical context. We especially enjoyed Kiyomizudera, where one has the chance to drink from one of three “streams of wisdom” coming from the sacred spring; the Fushimi Inari shrine, with its amazing “tunnel” of ochre torii; and Kinkakuji as the setting sun reflected off its gold exterior. Signing up for the tour was easy; finding the meeting point was easy; and following along with the narrations was easy (though some pre-recorded narrations on the bus were garbled — the guide just jumped in to fill the gap). Taking the optional upgrade to have lunch provided was a fun and cost-effective move. We would not hesitate to tour again with Veltra — a well-run outfit providing great value for money.

We participated as a family. Since there are five of us, we couldn't take a taxi, and while purchasing tickets, our family tends to act independently, but we were really able to enjoy our sightseeing in Kyoto smoothly. We had plenty of time at each location. The distance to the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove is quite significant. Without verbal guidance, our family probably wouldn't have been able to get there. Thanks to the guide who took us from the bus to the entrance of the bamboo grove, we were able to go straight there without any detours. Thank you very much.

家族で参加させていただきました。家族五人なので、タクシーにも乗れないし切符購入してる間にそれぞれかってな行動する我が家の家族は本当に京都観光をスムーズに回ることができました。箇所ごとの時間も十分ありました。嵐山の竹林までは、結構の距離が有ります。口頭だけでは多分私達家族では行けなかったでしょう。ガイドさんがバスから竹林入口まで連れて来てくれたため、我が家の家族は寄り道もせず、真っ直ぐ行けました。ありがとうございました

It was a very fulfilling tour where I could feel the atmosphere of each island! I was a bit disappointed that the meal was a bento, but there were plenty of highlights to see!

島それぞれの雰囲気を感じることができ、とても充実したツアーでした！
食事はお弁当なので、少しガッカリでしたが、見所満載でした！

The water buffalo can hold about 20 people, so depending on your seat, you might not be able to hear the guide's explanations at all. If you're sitting towards the back, you won't even feel like you're riding the water buffalo. I wanted to take a photo while riding, but it was impossible.

水牛は、20人くらい乗れるので
席によっては全然ガイドさんの説明が聞けない
後ろの方は水牛に乗ってる感じもしない。
乗ってるところの写真を撮りたかったけど無理でした

We took 3hrs to reach 5th station and was given 45 minutes before departure. During the 45min, we were only able go to restroom as the restroom were so crowded, and took a few pictures around the shops..no time to walk around the fifth station at all..after that we head for lunch. The ambience of the restaurant was nice but we were only given 45min to finish our lunch..Lastly we went to cruise and ropeway before we headed back to shinjuku at 5pm. The overall experience was not very good as we spent most of the time traveling and limited time at the spot, the lady guide was not very friendly and instruction given was not clear.

Nice pleasant Tour , I Highly recommended If you’re short of time and want to enjoy Kyoto spirit

The tourist bus information center was hard to find. I think the use of earphones on the bus is great because you can hear everything clearly. However, I was disappointed with the lunch. I had seen the previously posted messages, but the issues pointed out had not been fixed, and I was surprised that the chawanmushi (steamed egg custard) was served cold without a lid. Was it managed by a foreign company? I really think chawanmushi should be served warm. What was the purpose of the posts? The planning team should be the one to seek improvements! The guide and the driver were both good.

観光バスの案内所がわかりにくかったです。車内のイアホンの利用は、聞こえないということが無いのですごくいいと思います。
ただ、昼食は、ガッカリでした。予め投稿されたメッセージを見てましたが指摘されたことが直っていなくて茶碗蒸しの蓋がなくて冷たいのには驚きました。外資系の経営でしたか？やっぱり茶碗蒸しは、暖かいものを出して欲しいです。何のための投稿でしょうか？企画されたところが改善を求めるべきです！
ガイド、運転手さんの対応は良かったです。

We had a wonderful time on this tour, our tour guide mayumi was kind and giving details on the places we visited, we also had a safe trip.

Overall experience was great, we took a lot of pictures and mt fuji was so beautiful. In Lake kawaguchi we were amazed by the colorful leaves and beautiful scenery.

Will definitely recommend this tour to my friends and relatives.

Thank you for this experience.

It was a very satisfying trip for a mature couple. I was concerned about the schedule with several hotel pickups, but the unique exterior designs of each resort hotel, including the approach and entrance, provided a good reference for our next hotel selection.

This time, it was great to hear stories from the local bus guide about the Okinawa base issue and the budget for the stationed troops.

As adults, we thoroughly enjoyed the aquarium's attractions, the whale shark and dolphin shows, as well as the dinosaur models at the Pineapple Park.

It's quite challenging to explore on our own, but thanks to the experienced driver, we were able to visit efficiently.

Next time, I would like to bring my grandchildren and participate in the 180-minute aquarium course.

　熟年夫婦旅でしたがとても満足出来る内容でした。
ホテル数か所ピックアップのスケジュールを見て時間気になってましたが
各リゾートホテルのアプローチ・エントランス等々外観デザインに特長が
あり次回のホテル選びの参考になりました。
　今回はバスガイドによる、沖縄基地問題・駐留軍への思いやり予算
についての現地の方ならではの話が聞けて良かった。
　大人ながら、水族館の仕掛け、ジンベイザメ・イルカショウ又
パイナップルパークの恐竜模型も十分に楽しめました。
　個人では中々観て周るには大変ですが、ベテラン運転手のお陰様で
効率よく見学出来ました。
　次回は孫を連れて水族館１８０分コースに参加したいと思います。

It was a superb trip. Everything went on as planned with right time pickup. The guide was excellent. All places were visited as per the brochure. Lunch was very good. OnlY the weather was very bad.

It was great that we could visit the attractions by bus. It was cold, so I appreciated being told where to buy clothes and being given detailed directions for getting back.

見所をバスでまわれるので、とても良かったです。
寒かったので、服を買える場所も教えていただき、帰り方も丁寧に教えていただき、助かりました。

I went on a one-day sightseeing tour of Kyoto, departing from JR Namba Station - OCAT Building 1F at 8:50.

Most of the participants were foreigners, but since the guide was Japanese, there were no particular issues.

I only participated in the bus tour, and lunch was at Kiyomizu-dera. I think we had about an hour and a half there? We had lunch at a nearby shop close to the bus parking lot, and by the time we walked to Kiyomizu-dera and back, we were cutting it close, haha.

For Arashiyama, the guide took us to the "Bamboo Grove Path," but we took some photos along the way, and after passing through Tenryu-ji (which has an entrance fee), we were cutting it close again, haha.

I think it's a good option for first-timers to quickly visit the representative spots in Kyoto.

8：50　JR難波駅 - OCATビル1F 出発の、京都１日観光行って来ました。

ほぼ外国の方ですが、ガイドさんが日本人なので特に問題ありません。

バスツアーのみの参加で昼食は清水寺でした。
滞在時間が1時間半だったかな？
先にバス駐車場近くのお店で昼食を取り、歩いて清水寺まで行くと帰って来るまで時間ギリギリですｗ

嵐山も「竹林の小径」までガイドさんが送ってくれますが、手前辺りで写真撮って、天龍寺(有料)の中を通って帰って、時間ギリギリでしたｗ

初めてで駆け足で京都の代表的な所を回るにはいいと思います。

Our driver was very courteous and accommodating. We originally started with a 4 hour tour but gradually extended to 6 hours. We covered all that we wanted to : Fushimi Inari shrine, Nijo castle, bamboo grove, and a couple of others. He walked along with us and took great photos of us. He explained the history and significance of all the sites. We had a great time. The colors of Red and yellow of the leaves was also picturesque. Would not hesitate to strongly recommend veltra tours. Keep up the good work!

I think I wouldn't have been able to get to the destination so smoothly, so I'm glad I signed up for the tour as I could enjoy sightseeing without struggling with waiting times.

こんなにスムーズに現地まで行くことすら出来なかったと思うので待ち時間に苦戦すること無く観光出来たのでツアーに申込んで良かったです。

It was a tour that left me with many questions.

We only had 50 minutes at Karato Market, and there was no time to see Akama Shrine; we just had enough time to eat lunch. It was cutting it close. There were hardly any food items that looked like the pictures at Karato Market, and the atmosphere was completely lacking. It was so difficult to find open stalls that I had to ask the market staff, who told me that most wholesalers are closed during weekday lunch hours.

I can’t help but wonder why we were brought here at this time.

I wish I could have taken pictures of Karato Market to show the current situation here. *I didn’t even feel like taking photos.

It was the worst tour experience.

疑問の残るツアーでした

唐戸市場での滞在時間が50分しかなく
赤間神宮を見る時間もなく昼食を食べるだけで
時間ギリギリでした
唐戸市場は全然写真よ様な食べ物もなく
活気もゼロ　開いている所を探すのが大変なくらい
市場の人に尋ねると平日のお昼の時間はほとんどの
卸業者が閉まってるとの事でした

なぜ、この時間帯に連れてこられたか疑問しかありません

唐戸市場の写真を撮ってればここでアップして現状をみて欲しかったです
＊写真を撮る気もしなかった

最悪のツアー内容でした

I chose this tour because I participated in a day trip to the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium the day before. The weather was perfect, making it the best drive! At Kouri Island, I was able to see the beautiful sea and bridge from the sandy beach. The bus was shared with people heading to the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium. I was the only one at the Tropical Dream Center, but after parting ways with everyone at the electric vehicle stop within the marine park, I purchased a one-day pass (200 yen) from the electric vehicle driver and headed to the Tropical Dream Center.

The Tropical Dream Center has a quiet and calm atmosphere, unlike the aquarium. Bougainvillea, orchids, and many flowers were in full bloom. I was also able to see breadfruit and cacao pods. Since I could tour the place in about 90 minutes, I moved by electric vehicle to visit the Manatee Pavilion and the Sea Turtle Pavilion, which were free to explore! You can also watch the dolphin show at the Okichan Theater for free.

At Ryukyu Village, I was disappointed that the sugarcane juice I was looking forward to was sold out due to my late arrival, but I was very satisfied to visit Manzamo, as I had thought of the rock shaped like an elephant's trunk when I thought of Okinawa! The driver kindly used the coastal road for our travel, making it the best drive for me, as I cannot drive myself. The bus guide provided explanations about the flowers blooming along the road and shared information about Okinawa, including dialects and songs, making it a fun tour where I forgot I was participating alone. It was the most memorable day of this trip!

前々日に美ら海水族館への日帰りツアーに参加した為、このツアーを選択しました☺️
天気にも恵まれ最高のドライブでした❗
古宇利島では砂浜から綺麗な海と橋を見ることができました。
バスは美ら海水族館へ行く方々との乗り合いでした。
熱帯ドリームセンターは私一人でしたが海洋公園内を巡る電気自動車の停留所で皆様と別れ１日パス(200円)を電気自動車の運転手さんから購入し熱帯ドリームセンターに向かいました。
熱帯ドリームセンターは水族館とは違い静かで落ち着いた雰囲気です。
ブーゲンビリア、胡蝶蘭と沢山の花が咲き誇っていました。パンの木の実やカカオの実も見ることができました。
展望台も含め90分程で見学できた為、電気自動車で移動し無料で見学できるマナティ館、海亀館を見に行きました❗オキちゃん劇場(イルカショー)も無料で見ることができるんですよ～
琉球村では到着が遅かったせいか楽しみにしていたサトウキビジュースが売り切れで残念でしたが沖縄といったら像の鼻の岩と思っていた私は万座毛にも行けて大満足でした❗
移動も運転手さんの心遣いなのか海岸線を利用してくださり運転ができない私にとって最高のドライブでした❗❗
バスガイドさんの道の両脇に咲く花の説明など沖縄についての案内、方言や歌、皆様で一緒に歌ったり一人で参加している事を忘れるような楽しいツアーでした。
今回の旅で一番の思い出に残る１日でした❗

Ticked off all the major sights in one day in a nice, clean and easy to get to bus.

Guide George was great, managed us well and had a strong passion for Japan.

I liked the pace of the tour as it meant we could maximise our day.

In Kyoto for a short or long time I would recommend.

Our guide George was excellent. Provided insightful knowledge of Japan and ran the group very well.

Nice clean bus, great weather and interesting sights. Would recommend.

I liked the pace of the tour, we spent the right amount of time at each sight making sure we made the most of the day.

You can visit tourist attractions just by riding the bus, and the guide shares interesting facts and history during the ride, making it a great deal for 5,100 yen! At the aquarium, tickets are distributed after purchasing them together, so you can enter right away without waiting in line! There’s plenty of free time too! The guide also informed us about lunch spots before entering, allowing us to avoid the crowds by timing our lunch perfectly.

Then we went to the snack shop at the beach just when we were getting hungry! They sell a variety of snacks, including individual pieces of chinsuko and other treats, perfect for a snack time. The guide also took us to Manzamo, which was reassuring. The retro atmosphere of American Village was lovely! I was very satisfied to reach the far end of the main island in just one day!

バスに乗ってるだけで観光名所回れて、バスの中ではガイドさんが豆知識や歴史などを教えてくださって、これで5100円は安い！！！
水族館でも、チケットをまとめて購入後配布してくださるので、列に並ばずにすぐに入れます！自由時間も十分！入る前にランチの場所も教えて下さり、時間をずらして混雑に巻き込まれずにランチできました〜
そして海に行ってちょうどお腹が空いた頃に行く御菓子御殿！沢山のお菓子が売ってあり、ちんすこうやその他のお菓子のバラ売りもあり、おやつタイムもできます
万座毛もガイドして連れて行って下さり安心でした。アメリカンビレッジもレトロな雰囲気が良かった！
1日で本島の端まで行けて大満足です〜！

This was my first trip to Okinawa, so I participated in this bus tour. There was a bit of a problem with the departure time, which made me anxious, but their response afterwards was solid, so it was fine. We were able to visit many places in one day, which kept it enjoyable without getting bored. The various hotel pickups were also helpful for my next trip to Okinawa. We visited many tourist spots, so the time at each location wasn't very long, but for me, it was sufficient. This time, since it was a monitor tour, one person's fee was free, so I thought it was quite a good deal price-wise.

今回初めての沖縄旅行でしたので、こちらのバスツアーに参加致しました。出発時間のトラブルがあり焦りましたが、その後の対応はしっかりしてくれましたので、大丈夫でした。沢山の場所に1日で回れるので、飽きずに楽しめました。色々なホテルでのピックアップもあり次また沖縄旅行の際の参考になりました。観光場所も沢山回るので、1ヶ所の時間はそれほど多くないですが、私的には十分でした。今回はモニターツアーで料金も1人分無料でしたので、料金的にもかなりお得だと思いました。

Since I didn't plan to rent a car for this trip, I took advantage of this bus tour that allowed me to visit attractions such as the Churaumi Aquarium and Pineapple Park. I was able to visit places that are not accessible by train in just one day, and I had a relatively ample amount of time at each attraction, which made me very satisfied. I also felt very relaxed on the bus during the round trip. I'm glad I used this bus tour.

今回の旅行では車のレンタルをする予定が無かったため、美ら海水族館やパイナップルパークを始めとした観光地を巡ることのできるこのバスツアーを利用させていただきました。
電車などでは行くことができない場所にもバスで1日で巡ることができ、しかも1つ1つの観光地に割と十分な時間の割り当てで行くことができたため、とても満足しています。
行き帰りのバスでも、とてもリラックスできました。
このバスツアーを利用して良かったです。

I used this for a family trip. The locals were warm, and I had a great experience. I was very satisfied to buy pineapples cheaply on Yufu Island.

家族旅行で利用しました。
現地の皆さんも温かく、良い経験ができました。
由布島でパイナップルを安く買えて大満足です。

From Kyoto Station to Fushimi Inari, it's just a two-station train ride. After that, I took a bus to Kiyomizu-dera, Kinkaku-ji, and Arashiyama, which made traveling quite easy. However, there was traffic congestion, and I couldn't take my time to enjoy the sights as much as I wanted.

One particular issue was the restrooms. The line for the women's restroom took a lot of time, which resulted in not having enough time to explore. It would have been nice to have a bit more time at each location, but then I wouldn't have been able to visit all four places, so it's a tricky situation.

京都駅から伏見稲荷までは電車で二駅の移動
その後はバスで清水寺〜金閣寺〜嵐山と廻り移動はかなり楽でした
ただ車の渋滞や混雑もありあまりゆっくり観ることはできませんでした
特に困ったのがトイレ
女性トイレが並んでいてそれだけで時間がとられ結果あまり見て回る時間がとれなかったのが残念でした
場所場所でもう少し時間が欲しいところだけどそうすると4箇所も回らなくなるし難しいところですね

The guide's explanation was great.
I could tell where I was on the bus.
The time spent at the aquarium felt short.
If you want to stay longer at the aquarium, it might be better to go there directly by express bus.
As for the day's sightseeing, I was very satisfied!
Thank you.

ガイドさんの説明もよかったです。
自分が今バスでどの辺にいるのかわかります。
水族館の滞在時間は短く感じました。
水族館に長く居たい方は水族館のみ高速バスで行く方がいいかも。
一日の観光内容としては大満足でした！
ありがとうございました。