All Reviews for 1-Day Tours

We were guided by Mr. Sasaki, who is said to have over 1,000 mountain climbing experiences. In a slightly chilly spot, he made us freshly prepared miso soup with iriko, which warmed our hearts. He also had creative ways to keep the trekking interesting. We are grateful that he led eight of us, each with different paces, on the 22 km journey and that we all returned safely! Thank you for your care and support.

1,000回以上登山経験があると言われる佐々木さんに案内頂きました
少し寒く感じられるところで、出来立てもイリコ出しのお味噌汁を作って下さり心から温まり、トレッキングを飽きさせないような工夫もあり、
22kmもの道のりをペースの異なる8名を引っ張り全員無事帰ってこれて感謝です！お世話になり有難うございました。

Great choice to discover Kyoto highlights in a day.
We enjoyed touring around the city and learning about history and culture. The tour guide spoke very good English and the level of physical activities was appropriate. The temples, shrines and bamboo grooves were spectacular.
The tour is a bit rushed from one place to another but that’s understandable considering all the places they try to cover. If you have short time in Kyoto and want to discover most, this tour is a great option.

At the highly transparent Lake Shikotsu, I was looking forward to enjoying a sightseeing boat, but it was canceled due to strong winds. It was very disappointing, but at Lake Toya, I was able to experience the lakeside of the hotel where I had my meal, the Usuzan Ropeway, and the Silo Observatory, all surrounded by nature. However, there wasn't much time left, so I couldn't enter the bear ranch, and I would have preferred to skip the Mushroom Kingdom before the meal to have more time at Usuzan. On the way back, it was convenient to be able to get off at places like Susukino.

透明度の高い支笏湖では、遊覧船を楽しみにしていたのですが強風のため運航中止。とても残念でしたが、洞爺湖では食事したホテルの湖畔や有珠山ロープウェイ、サイロ展望台と大自然に触れることが出来ました。
ただ、予定時間が余りなくクマ牧場へは入場出来ず、できれば食事前のキノコ王国を無しにして有珠山の時間をとってほしかった。
帰りは、すすきの等途中下車できるのが便利でした。

I think it's a great deal to be able to stop by various places and spend three hours at Churaumi Aquarium for this price! Since we had three hours, we were able to take our time exploring the aquarium, even with kids. The hotel shuttle was really appreciated for traveling with children. I understand it can't be helped, but I always wonder if there's a way to avoid the 30-minute walk to and from Churaumi. On the way back, we arrived at the hotel earlier than planned, which was a relief.

いろいろなところに立ち寄れて、美ら海も3時間滞在できて、このお値段はお得だと思います！3時間滞在できたので、子連れでしたが、ゆっくり水族館をまわれました。ホテルの送迎でしたので子連れにはほんとありがたかったです。しょうがないとは思いますが、美ら海まで往復30分ほど歩くのはどうにかならないかなーといつも思います。帰りは予定より早くホテルに到着したので助かりました。

The trip was absolutely amazing!
First off the bus that is provided is very comfortable. It is very clean and a smooth ride.

Our guide, Yusuke, was very kind and informative. Constantly pointing out landmarks and giving tidbits as we were riding towards Mount Fuji. His English is good, so feel free to ask questions!

The first part of the trip, they took us very close to the summit of the mountain. It was an amazing view. The day we went, it was very clear to see Fuji. Gorgeous!

Afterwards we were brought to a French restaurant. The food was good. I'm personally not big on French cuisine, but both of us enjoyed it.

The ropeway is probably my favorite part of the trip. The view that it brings you was absolutely mind blowing. The mountain was full view along with the city.

The cruise was fun. We timed the cruise to coincide with the sunset. The sunset along with a clear view of the mountain is fantastic. It was about a 15 minute ride so theres plenty of opportunities to get some good pictures.

Finally, you are given a voucher for some soft serve ice cream. We both chose the lavender flavour, surprisingly delicious :)

We highly recommend this day trip, especially if you just want to see the mountain and don't plan on staying in the area longer than a day.

I had a great time being taken around from morning until evening. Both Lake Shikotsu and Lake Toya were very beautiful. Mount Usu was foggy, so I couldn't see anything from the ropeway, but I think I'll come back someday. The lunch at Banseikaku was also luxurious. The guide and the driver were cheerful, which was nice.

　朝から夕方まで連れまわしてもらい楽しかったです。支笏湖、洞爺湖ともにとても美しかったです。有珠山はガスっててロープウエイは何も見えなかったのでまたいつか来ようと思います。万世閣の昼ご飯も豪華でした。ガイドさんと運転手さんが明るくて良かったですね。

Perfect for a first-time trip to Okinawa!
Churaumi Aquarium is one of the attractions within the Ocean Park.
The scenery is breathtaking!
I was really satisfied to hear stories about Okinawa during the drive!

初めての沖縄ツアーには ピッタリ！
美ら海水族館は海洋公園の中の一つ。
景色にも感動☆*:.｡. o(≧▽≦)o .｡.:*☆
車内では沖縄にまつわる話しを聞くこともできて 本当に満足しました！

Thanks for the tourist guide that made a pleasant trip and all time was kind with us

Meeting point was easy to find and pick up was on time. Bus was comfortable. Staff Akito was friendly, though her English was not easy to understand but she was helpful. We had a short toilet break halfway. Weather was great that day, we got lucky. Stopped at the 5th Station for around 40 mins. Very cold, beware. 3 course lunch was nice. Cruise was short but nice. Same area was the ropeway ride which we spent an hour at the top waiting for the foggy weather to clear but it didn't. We got the ¥300 worth voucher, u can redeem either an ice cream or a souvenir. Left at 4.30pm and got to Shinjuku around 6.15pm.

The beautiful sea of Taketomi Island was healing just to look at. The water buffalo were cute, and the guidance was great. It was all an incredibly wonderful memory. Thank you very much! I want to participate again!

竹富島の美しい海は見ているだけで癒されました。水牛がかわいかったし案内も良かったです。全てが最高に良い思い出です。ありがとうございました！また参加したいです！

I participated with my grandmother. There were many places to visit, and it felt like the time for each was quite tight. Also, the guide's walking speed was fast, making it difficult for my grandmother to keep up. However, we were able to visit the sightseeing spots, so that was good.

祖母と参加しました。
周るところが多くて一つ一つの時間がカツカツな感じでした。またガイドさんの歩くスピードが速くて祖母では付いていくのが大変な感じがありました。でも、観光名所は周れたので良かったです。

The rain started unexpectedly. The weather forecast doesn't hold true in Yakushima. The moss and trees, wet from the rain, looked vibrant and beautiful. There was some mist, which created a fantastic atmosphere. I couldn't see Taiko Rock because it was dangerous due to the slippery conditions from the rain. The guides I passed all said, "It's tough!" and I really started to worry if I could make it to the end, but I pushed through. My knees, back, and hips are all sore, and I don't even know how to care for them. It might not be suitable for those who want to take photos slowly.

予報外れの雨スタート。屋久島では天気予報は当たりません。雨に濡れた苔や木々は生き生きしててキレイでした。霧やら出てきてましたけど、幻想的な雰囲気で素敵でした。太鼓岩は雨で滑ると危険だからと見られずΣ(ノд<)すれ違うガイドさんみんなから「大変だ～」って言われるくらい過酷なコースで、本当に最後まで歩ききれるのか不安になりましたが、やりきりました～。膝やら腰やら股関節やら痛いところだらけで、どうケアしたらいいかわからないくらい。写真ゆっくりとりたい方には不向きかもしれません。

It was a long-awaited private trip! As someone who tends to be a bit of a paper person, the bus tour was incredibly helpful! It was attractive for being able to visit key spots, but I was also healed by the guide's singing and dancing! It's unfortunate what happened to Shuri Castle this time, but I will definitely visit again during the restoration and make use of the tour!

久しぶりのプライベート旅行でした！ペーパーな自分としては非常に助かるバスツアー！要所を巡れる点でも魅力的でしたが、ガイドさんの歌声と踊りに癒されました！この度は首里城が残念な事になってしまいましたが、復興の際には改めてまた伺い、利用させて頂きますね！

Since I was traveling with my elderly father, I chose this course to minimize physical strain as much as possible.

The bus tour and the water buffalo cart course were both compact and very good.

The staff members' talks were also interesting and enjoyable.

I would like to use this service again if the opportunity arises.

高齢の父親との旅行でしたので、なるべく身体に負担がかからないようにと思い、このコースを選びました。

バス観光も水牛車で巡るコースもコンパクトでとても良かったです。

担当のスタッフの方々のトークも面白くて楽しかったです。

また、機会があったら利用したいと思います。

We had a wonderful day out with our driver, Tuk and our local guide, Yuko. We saw a quick film of Fuji and the information centre then went to fifth station to visit the shrine and to admire a closer view of Mount Fuji and the surrounding areas. We then visited a local restaurant for delicious noodles and sake. We then continued to Arakurayama Sengen Park to take photos of Mount Fuji with the Pagoda and continued to enjoy the local markets and stalls and the Autumn Leaves Festival at Kawaguchiko. We were able to take phots of Mount Fuji from a variety of different locations and our day was well paced as we have young children (3, 6 and 11 years).
Our day was pleasant as our guide and driver were very knowledgeable, polite, friendly and accommodated our preferences. Highly recommend this tour if you like your own space and you’re travelling in a small group.

On the last day, I had almost half a day to spare, so I chose a sightseeing bus tour. The first half of the trip was disappointing due to rain and cloudy skies, but in the second half, especially on this day, we were blessed with clear weather and were able to see the beautiful scenery of Kabira Bay, which I had longed to see.

As an option, I took a glass-bottom boat ride, but unfortunately, I didn't encounter any sea turtles, which left me a bit regretful. One advantage is that the bus goes directly to the airport, which provides a sense of reassurance.

最終日は、ほぼ半日の時間の余裕だったので　観光バスツアーを選択しました。旅行日程の前半は、雨や雲空で　残念でしたが、後半　特にこの日は、晴天に恵まれて、念願の川平湾の美しい景色を　みることができました。
オプションで、グラスボートに乗りましたが、残念ながら　海亀に遭遇することは、できず　少々心残りでした。
バスが、空港迄直接行ってくれる点に　安心感があるのも　利点です。

Overall this was a well run bus tour with our pickup from Shinjuku. Very comfortable bus departed around 9am and drove around 2 hrs before first activity of the day. While some of the stops felt a bit rushed, the upside is not only going half way up Mt Fuji to 5th station, but also including a few other fun activities.We were fortunate to have a clear day with just a bit of cloud, and got a great view & photos of Mt Fuji peak, which is not always possible due to weather conditions. Oshino Hakkai & Ninja Village were pretty & interesting, and the lunch was an exceptional buffet, far better than I expected and absolutely worth the small extra charge. The Fuji 4D simulator ride at the theme park was unexpected and good fun. Personally I felt that the extra time required for the Lake Kawaguchi stop was not worth the effort, too quick and really just another pretty lake for a quick photo. I would recommend a separate trip to Lake Hakone area for this purpose.
Guide Guilia was very enthusiastic and informative, and while the trip was conducted in English, I noted that she spoke several other languages fluently.
The only issue I had with the day I chose, was that it was a public holiday, and the easy 2 hr morning trip took over 4 hrs on the return because of very heavy traffic. In fairness while this was totally beyond control of the tour company and I offer no blame at all to them, they actually managed to minimise a bad situation as the bus driver skilfully negotiated B roads back to Shinjuku and by avoiding the expressway likely achieved the 4 hr return instead of a 5-6 hr disaster. I would not recommend doing this day trip on a public holiday, but I would not hesitate to otherwise recommend this tour to friends travelling to Tokyo in the future.

Pick up was efficient but the time was an hour later than that advertised in the literature, Mount Fuji was great, lunch was fine then it rapidly deteriorated. The post lunch itinerary was changed due to volcanic activity at the advertised ropeway. The lake cruise was forgettable, it was overcast and wind, it was very poorly supervised by the guide who gave garbled instructions that we couldn’t understand The ropeway was left to last by which time it was getting dark and the wind was getting up so we gave it a miss and poodles around for an hour in the souvenir stalls.

The return was chaotic we wasted ages dropping off people returning to Tokyo by train then it was a crawl even though the congestion wasn’t bad. It took more than 3 hours to cover the 70 km from the ropeway to our hotel

I participated with two friends. The weather forecast was wrong, and it poured rain from the morning without stopping, so we couldn't go to Taiko Rock due to safety concerns, and I have almost no photos from Shiratani Unsuikyo. However, I don't think I'll ever walk on such a dark, rainy mountain path again, so it was a good experience.

I'm a notorious rain person, but our guide, Mr. Shimozono from the roadside station, made it fun by joking around, and we walked for nearly 12 hours happily. Mr. Shimozono is a native of Yakushima and has witnessed the changes on the island, so it was enjoyable to ask him questions and hear his stories.

For lunch, he even boiled water and served us miso soup! Even after the rain stopped, it was still foggy and cold, so it really warmed us up. Mr. Shimozono walked without wearing rain gear and just held an umbrella, yet he didn't get wet at all, and hardly got caught on branches... it was amazing!

I highly recommend walking for 12 hours with Mr. Shimozono!

友人と3人で参加しました。
天気予報が外れて朝から土砂降りで、しかも全然止まなくて、危険だということで太鼓岩には行くことが出来ず、白谷雲水峡はほぼ写真がないです。
でもこんな真っ暗闇で土砂降りな山道を歩くこともきっとないと思うので、いい経験でした。
わたしはすごい雨女なのですが、ガイドの道の駅観光の下園さんも色々いじってくれたので、12時間近く楽しく歩けました。
下園さんは生粋の屋久島の方だそうで、屋久島の移り変わりを見てきた方なので、色々質問すると話してくださって楽しかったです。
お昼はお湯をわかしてお味噌汁も出してくださいました！
雨は止んでも霧がすごくて寒かったので、とても身体に染みました。
下園さんは、レインウェアを着用せず、ずっと傘をさして歩いてましたが、全然濡れてないし、枝にもほとんど引っかかってませんでした・・・スゴすぎる！！
ぜひ下園さんとともに、12時間歩いて見てください！！

I was really looking forward to Kiyomizu-dera, but it was under renovation, and the exterior was completely gone, which was disappointing. The tour itself was efficient and covered a lot, making it a great value.

一番楽しみだった清水寺が、改装中で、外観がゼンメツだったのが残念で。
ツアー自体は効率よくたくさん回れてお得な内容でした。

I was a bit dissatisfied that we had to take a train from Kyoto Station instead of a bus right away, but overall, it was quite good. The bus was comfortable, and we had plenty of time at each sightseeing spot. The plan included meals, and the tempura along with the yudofu was very filling. The hospitality at the restaurant was somewhat lacking, and the dessert was served late, but the food was delicious, so overall, I would rate it positively. I was very satisfied to be able to visit so many popular tourist spots in Kyoto in just one day. I would use this service again if I have the chance.

すぐバスではなく京都駅から一度電車に乗車して移動〜というところは不満でしたが、後は概ね良かったです　バスもゆったり出来たし、各観光地での時間も余裕がありました　食事付きのプランでしたが天ぷらとプラス湯豆腐でとてもボリュームがありました　レストランのホスピタリティはやや✖️ デザート提供も遅かったですがお料理は美味しかったので総合的に◯です　日帰りで観光客の多い京都をこんなに回れて大変満足致しました　機会があればまた利用します

On the last day of our sightseeing, I was worried about time during the activities, and since the weather had been cloudy with light rain on other days, I hadn't had the chance to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Kabira Bay. That's why I decided to join this tour.

We were blessed with good weather and got to see the stunning Kabira Bay. However, according to our guide, the view from Tamatorizaki Observatory is even more spectacular, and it truly was a very beautiful sight.

I also enjoyed hearing interesting stories from our guide about the habu snakes of Ishigaki Island, which was great.

観光の最終日　アクティビティでは、時間的に不安があり、また、他の日が　曇天～小雨立った為　せっかくの川平湾の景色の美しさに出会えてなかったこともあり、このツアーに参加しました。
天気にも恵まれて、美しい川平湾に出会えました。
でも、ガイドさん曰く　
玉取崎展望台からの景色は、一段と素晴らしいものがある　と、
実際に　大変美しい景色でした。
ガイドさんの　石垣島のハブの話しなど　へぇ～
という面白いお話も聞けて　良かったですね。

Hicimos este tour los primeros días de Octubre y lamentablemente nos toco nublado y
No pudimos ver e Monte Fuji. La guía muy amable, pero si ya no puedes ver El Monte Fuji todo el tour pierde su encanto. No se confíen de las predicciones del tiempo!
El almuerzo buffet fue regular. Pudimos regresar en el
Tren bala pagando un adicional, tour muy caro sobretodo si te corres el riesgo que te toque día nublado

I often use Veltra for reservations abroad, but this was a tour in Japan. There were reviews mentioning that most participants were foreigners, but in reality, almost all 34 people were part of a Japanese group tour. Given that it was a holiday, it was undeniable that there was a shortage of staff at the dining places, and even when we ordered dessert, it never arrived, so we left without eating. Since it was a time-limited tour, they should have known that we wouldn't have time for meals, so I thought it would have been better if they had prepared everything in advance and set the tables from the start. The guide seemed a bit panicked due to the large number of people. Well, if you think of it as a Japanese tour, I suppose that's just how it is.

海外でよく利用しているベルトラの予約でしたが、日本旅行の日本ツアーでした。口コミに海外の方ばかりなどありましたが３４人のほとんどが日本人の団体ツアーでした。連休ということもありお食事処では人手不足が否めなく、デザートを頼んでも出てこないので食べずに出ました。時間が限られているツアーですから、食事に時間が取れないことは分かってるはずですから、はじめからテーブルにセットしておくなど準備されていては・・・と思いました。
ガイドの方は人数が多くて少々パニック気味でした。
まぁ、日本のツアーと思えばあんなものだと思います。

The tour for me is money we’ll spend. It saves you time and planning especially for short visit. I want to give
Our tour guide June San, for giving us a wonderful tour very informative and attentive. Thank you! Until next time!

Sayonara Kyoto!

I was able to thoroughly enjoy the sights I wanted to visit in Kyoto. The guide was very kind and provided detailed explanations, allowing me to learn more about Kyoto, which I hadn't known before. I think this tour is perfect for those who want to travel quickly through Kansai and don't want to spend too much time in Kyoto when they also want to head to Osaka or Nara. Since I visited on a holiday, there was more traffic than I expected, but I am grateful to the guide for explaining the situation clearly.

京都に行きたかった訪れたかった名所をしっかり観光できました。ガイドさんもとても親切でもろもろの説明も非常に詳しく、今まで知らなかった京都を改めて勉強する事ができました。関西をさくっと旅するにあたり、京都だけに時間を掛けたくない時に（大阪や奈良にも向かいたいという時）とてもぴったりなツアーだと思います。訪れた際は祝日だったので予想以上の渋滞でしたが、しっかり状況を説明してくださったガイドさんに感謝しています。

It was tough, but it became a great memory for us as a couple. By pushing through to the end, I feel like I can tackle life ahead. I was also amazed by the stamina of our guide in their late 60s. Thank you very much.

大変でしたが、夫婦の良い思い出になりました。最後まで頑張れたことで、これからの人生も頑張れそうです。60代後半ガイドさんの体力にも驚きました。ありがとうございました。

It can be quite difficult to visit tourist spots without being able to drive, but I was glad to join this tour and efficiently visit various places. I was moved when I saw the large whale shark at the Churaumi Aquarium. The guide was fun and taught us the names of flowers, which I enjoyed. The steakhouse I opted for had an entertaining performance, and the staff were kind. When I requested, "I can't chew hard food because I'm undergoing dental treatment, so please cut the meat into smaller pieces," they cut it into about 2 cm cubes, making it easy to chew. I would like to join a tour with Veltra again if I have the opportunity.

車が運転できないと、なかなか観光地を回りにくいですが、このツアーに参加して、効率よくいろんな所に行けて良かったです。
美ら海水族館で大きなジンベイザメを見たときは感動しました。
ガイドさんが花の名前等を教えて下さって楽しかったです。
オプションで申し込んだステーキハウスはパフォーマンスも面白く、スタッフも親切でした。
「歯の治療中なので、かたい物が噛めないから肉を小さく切って欲しい」とリクエストしたら２センチ角くらいに切って下さったので噛みやすかったです。
また機会があればベルトラさんのツアーに参加したいです。

The day after the rain turned into a perfectly clear day, and I was able to thoroughly enjoy the stunning autumn leaves along the White Road, as well as exploring Shirakawa-go and Gokayama. There were also participants from overseas, and the guide's wonderful explanations in both Japanese and fluent English were very pleasant. I completely recovered from the fatigue of the marathon the day before, making it a highly satisfying day. It was said to be a rare good weather day, so I felt very lucky. I highly recommend this course.

前日の雨天から雲一つ無い晴天となりホワイトロードでの紅葉の絶景と白川郷と五箇山の散策を最高に楽しむことができました。海外の方も参加しガイドさんの日本語と堪能な英語での素晴らしい説明も心地よく前日のマラソンの疲れもすっかり取れて大満足の一日でした。めったにない好天とのことでとてもラッキーでした。お勧めのコースです。

This tour is an excellent introduction to some of the amazing historical sites that Kyoto has to offer. The tour meeting point is across from the main railway station (where there are loads of luggage lockers, 500-700y per day) so is very convenient for day trippers. On the day we went the weather was wet and the guide provided umbrellas which was a nice touch. The temples and shrines we visited were busy despite the weather and our excellent guide (Jorge) informed us that crowds were lighter than usual, so be prepared. Some of the sites were also being renovated (Olympics next year?) which was a shame but didn't detract too much from the overall experience. Lunch was a proper Japanese affair which we found tasty and educational, but if you want beer/sake with your food you will have to pay extra. Our tour group (about 40) was a bit unwieldy for a whistle stop tour but we were given a bit off time at each of the sites to explore. Our also guide pointed out other historical sites on the bus route which was helpful to those with more time. An enjoyable day!