All Reviews for 1-Day Tours

I participated in a beach day at Kondoi Beach. Since it was an afternoon tour, the return ferry was at 4 or 5 PM, so we only had a little over an hour at the beach, but it was nice to experience the sandy shore. The sun was strong, so it might be a good idea to bring a mini tent or something similar, even though it adds to your luggage.

コンドイビーチでの海水浴目的に参加。
午後からのツアーなので帰りのフェリー16時か17時なのでビーチの滞在時間は一時間強でしたが砂浜も経験出来たのでよかったです。
日差しが強いので荷物になるけどミニテントなど持っていくと良いかも。

The guide's fun songs, dances, and easy-to-understand explanations of the local area made for a great experience! I was traveling with my elderly aunt, and we created wonderful memories. If there's another opportunity, I would appreciate your help again.

ガイドさんの楽しい歌や、踊り、分かりやすい土地柄の説明！高齢の叔母と同行でしたが、良い思い出が出来ました。
また機会有りましたら、宜しくお願いします。

I had a wonderful day listening to the guide's fun local stories. In particular, the whale sharks at the Churaumi Aquarium, the dances at Ryukyu Village, and the stunning views at Manzamo left a lasting impression. In the evening, we chose the sanshin live plan, ordered Orion beer and awamori to go with the course meal, and enjoyed a delightful night listening to the live performance while feeling pleasantly tipsy. My wife also really enjoyed it, and we are discussing where to go next.

ガイドさんの楽しいローカルネタなどを聞きながら楽しく1日を過ごすことができました。
特に、美ら海水族館でのジンベイザメ、琉球村の踊り、万座毛の素晴らしい景色が印象に残りました。
夜は三線ライブプランを選択、コース料理に追加してオリオンビールと泡盛を注文し、ほろ酔いでライブを聞きながら楽しい夜を過ごすことができました。嫁さんにもなかなか好評で、次はどこへ行こうかなと話をしております。

Although it rained in the afternoon due to the typhoon, we were able to enjoy sightseeing as planned. We also enjoyed the guide's singing and dancing on the bus. It was a fulfilling day with plenty of activities.

台風の影響で午後から雨でしたが、予定通り各地観光できました。
バスの中ではガイドさんの歌と踊りも楽しませていただきました。内容盛り沢山の1日で満足しました。

It was a great travel experience with VELTRA tours. The staff were very friendly and accommodating.
Miyuki was our guide and she took good care of our tour bus group always checking that we are complete and no one was missing.
I would highly recommend this tour group should you have any plans to visit Japan

I was attracted to the tour that allows you to efficiently visit spots even without a car, so I signed up.

It was stated that we would spend two and a half hours at the Churaumi Aquarium, but in reality, it was less than two hours from getting off the bus to returning to it. We all moved together from the bus drop-off to the aquarium.

Since we were guided to have lunch at the Churaumi Aquarium, I think we only had about an hour to actually see the aquarium after deducting that time. At other spots, we spent about 20 minutes. Considering the time to return to the bus, it was really hectic and busy.

One point of concern was that the map posted inside the bus marked places that were not included in the tour, and the route guide set at the seats was for a different course, which made me anxious, wondering if I had mistakenly signed up for the wrong tour or if I had gotten on the wrong bus.

Also, I was surprised that the guide often read from a book while facing away from the customers. I think it would have left a better impression if they had guided us in their own words, even if it wasn't a long explanation.

I didn't feel a sense of fun, but I am satisfied. If I have the opportunity, I would like to try other courses as well.

車がなくても、回りたいスポットを効率よく回れるツアーに惹かれて申し込みました。
美ら海水族館は2時間半と書かれていましたが、実際はバス降車からバスに戻るまでで2時間弱くらい。バス降車から水族館までは全員で移動しました。
美ら海水族館で昼食をとるよう案内されたので、その時間を差し引くと、水族館を見れたのは1時間くらいだったかなと思います。
他のスポットでは20分くらい。バスに戻る時間を考えると、本当にバタバタで忙しかったです。
気になった点は、車内に貼られている地図に該当ツアーでは回らないところがマークされていたり、座席にセットされていたルート案内が別のコースのもので、「間違って申し込んだのか」「違うバスに乗ってしまったのか」と不安になりました。
そして、ガイドさんがよくお客さんに背中を向けた状態で、本を読み上げてガイドしていたのが意外でした。
長文でなくても良いので、ご自身の言葉でガイドして下さった方が印象に残りやすかったなと思います。
楽しい～という感覚はなかったけど、満足です。
また機会があれば他のコースも利用したいと思います。

The entire itinerary was efficient. It was great to understand the charm of Mishima in a compact way. The water buffalo was cute, and the children were very happy. It was a good experience. Everything was excellent except for the response from the man at the rental bicycle reception.

Regarding the rental bicycles, there were many participants, and I couldn't go to the front due to taking care of the children. Perhaps there was a timing issue with handing out tickets that I missed. When it was my turn, I couldn't present my ticket at their timing, and I was asked for the ticket in a frustrated manner. I was also dazed from the heat, so I didn't feel like arguing, but later I felt anger rising.

If that man, who didn't seem like a local at all, hadn't been there, my overall rating would have been a 5. Because of that man, my overall rating is a 3.

全ての行程がテキパキとしていた。
コンパクトに三島の良さがわかったのはよかつた。水牛はかわいかった。子供がとっても喜んでいた。いい体験ができた。
レンタサイクルの受付の男の対応以外は全て◎。
レンタサイクルについて。参加者が多く、子供の世話で前の方にも行けず、その間にチケットを渡すタイミングの話があったのかもしれないが、聞きそびれた。その後、自分の番になって、向こうのタイミングでチケッもが出せなかったからか、イライラした感じで、チケット出してください、と言われた。こっちも暑さで朦朧としてたから、戦う気が起きなかったが、後から怒りが湧いてきた。
全然地元民でもなさそうなあの男がいなければ、全体評価は5。
あの男がいたから全体評価は3。

The tour guide's explanations and responses were very polite, and they paid great attention to all the participants, making for an excellent guide. I participated alone as a woman, but I had a lot of fun trekking from departure to return. I would like to go again soon, and I thought I would like to use this service again.

ツアーガイドさんの説明や対応がとても丁寧で参加者全員の様子をとても良く見ていて凄くいいガイドさんでした。
女１人での参加でしたが出発から帰りまでとても楽しくトレッキングできました。
また近々行きたいです。その際はまた利用したいとおもいました。

I participated in a tour because I wanted to ride a water buffalo. In Iriomote Island, I took a mangrove cruise. On Yubu Island, I rode a water buffalo across about 300 meters of sea, enjoyed a lunch bento inside, and appreciated the bougainvillea and butterfly garden. On Taketomi Island, I also rode a water buffalo and was guided slowly and leisurely around the town. The transportation was easy, whether by boat, bus, or water buffalo. During the water buffalo ride, it was nice that the guide sang with a sanshin. This tour, surrounded by subtropical nature, is highly recommended for a full day plan as it allows you to thoroughly enjoy the islands at a relaxed pace.

水牛に乗りたくてツアー参加しました。
西表島はマングローブクルーズに乗船。
由布島は水牛に乗って海を300mくらい渡り、中で昼食のお弁当を食べて、ブーゲンビリアや蝶園を楽しみました。
竹富島でも水牛に乗って町内をゆっくりのんびりガイドしてもらいました。
移動は船かバス、水牛なので楽です。
水牛乗車中は、ガイドさんが三線で歌を歌ってくれるのが良かったです。
亜熱帯や自然に囲まれたツアーで、一日プランだとゆっくり&しっかり島を堪能できるので、オススメです。

They picked me up in the morning and took me to the trailhead to start the hike! Since a typhoon was approaching and there was fog, I wasn't sure if I would be able to see Jomon Sugi, so I decided to head straight to Jomon Sugi without taking photos at other spots first! Thanks to that decision, I was able to see Jomon Sugi clearly, and I thought it was great that I made a reservation because I wouldn't have been able to see it without the guide. The guide was also very kind, and I am grateful from start to finish!

朝迎えにきてくれて登山口まで行き登山開始！台風が来ていて霧が出て縄文杉が観れるかわからないということだったので、まず初めに他の場所では写真は撮らずに縄文杉まで向かいました！その判断のおかげで縄文杉をしっかり見ることができ、ガイドさんと一緒じゃ無かったら見れなかったと思うと予約してよかったなと思いました。またガイドさんもとても優しく最初から最後まで感謝しかないです！

The tour course and locations were great, but due to bad weather, I couldn't see the scenery I was looking forward to very well.

ツアーのコースやロケーションは良かったのですが悪天候で楽しみにしていた景色があまり見えませんでした。

This was a place I had wanted to visit but had given up on because I couldn't drive. First, we headed straight to Cape Hedo! We set off leisurely while listening to the audio guide. I was a bit anxious about the bus not having a restroom, but there were plenty of bathroom breaks, and I found myself arriving after dozing off ( ˘ω˘ ). It was a bit disappointing that it was somewhat cloudy...

At my main spot, Daichi Forest Mountain, I took a shortcut from the barrier-free course to the Churaumi Panorama Course and was able to fully enjoy the Yanbaru Forest Course up to the Gajumaru tree. I was close to others who were on the same tour until midway through the panorama course, but we were spaced out enough that I could take my time with photos. Colorful butterflies were fluttering around, creating a tropical atmosphere, and while I admired the Gajumaru tree, I enjoyed a mystical space all to myself without encountering anyone.

Since time was limited, I had to rush a bit, so I thought it would have been nice to have a longer stay. This was my third visit to the Churaumi Aquarium, so after seeing the whale shark, I explored the Tropical Dream Center. It was so hot that I gave up on the Okichan Theater and went back to see the whale shark one more time, and before I knew it, it was time to gather again.

Since it was a bus tour, I could comfortably sleep both ways, which made it much easier on my body. I would like to rely on this tour again the next time I go to Okinawa. It's a recommended tour for those who can drive as well, since it covers quite a distance.

行ってみたいと思いながらも運転出来ないため諦めていた場所でした。
まずは一気に辺戸岬へ！音声ガイドを聞きながらのんびり出発。バスにトイレがないのが不安でしたがトイレ休憩もしっかりあり、うたた寝している間に到着していました( ˘ω˘ )
やや曇り気味だったのが残念…。
私にとってのメインスポット大石林山ではバリアフリーコースからショートカットして美ら海パノラマコースへ入り、やんばる森林コースの御願ガジュマルまでしっかりみることが出来ました。
同じツアーに参加していた方達とはパノラマコースの途中までは近くにいましたが適度に離れていたため、ゆっくり写真も撮れました。鮮やかな色の蝶が舞っていて南国感満載の中、ガジュマルをみる間は誰にも会わず神秘的な空間を貸切状態で満喫出来ました。
時間が限られていたため急ぎ足で周ることになったので、もう少し滞在時間が長くてもいいなと思いました。
美ら海水族館は3回目だったのでジンベイザメをみた後に熱帯ドリームセンターを周りました。
あまりに暑くてオキちゃん劇場は諦めて最後にもう一度ジンベイザメをみて、あっという間に集合時間になりました。
バスツアーなので行きも帰りも気兼ねなく寝ることが出来、だいぶ身体が楽でした。
次回沖縄に行く時はまたお世話になりたいと思います。
かなりの距離を移動するので運転出来る人にもオススメのツアーです。

Although it wasn't organized by a major bus company, the tour fee included admission to the Churaumi Aquarium and Ryukyu Village, making it a great deal. The bus was new and very clean. The driver was friendly and drove skillfully. The guide provided clear explanations with a mix of Okinawan intonation and dialect, making it easy to understand. In particular, they passionately spoke about Okinawa's history, the history of the war, and the U.S. military bases, which was very educational. The tour also covered key points in the central and northern parts of Okinawa, and I highly recommend participating.

大手のバス会社の主催ではないが，ツアー代金には，美ら海水族館・琉球村の入場料が含まれていてとてもお得だった。バスは新しくとてもきれい。運転手さんは笑顔で運転も上手。ガイドさんは，沖縄のイントネーションで，沖縄言葉も混ぜながらとてもわかりやすくガイドをしてくれた。特に，沖縄の歴史・戦争の歴史・米軍基地については，沖縄の人としての気持ちを熱く語ってくれてとても勉強になった。観光場所も中北部のポイントをしっかりと抑えていて，参加をお勧めしたい。

I participated in the Yakuzaru tour in the afternoon. I was worried about joining alone, but the guide and the other participants were all nice people, and I had a great time! It was recommended for me since I had little knowledge about Yakusugi, as I could learn while being guided. During my tour, I was also able to see Yakushima deer and Yakuzaru from the vehicle. I'm glad I participated!

やくざる号、午後ツアーに参加しました。ひとりでの参加で心配してましたが、ガイドさんや他のツアー参加者の方達も良い人達で楽しかったです！
ガイドしてもらいながら、まわれるので屋久杉について知識が少なかった自分にとってオススメでした。私が巡った時は、ヤクシカやヤクザルも車中から見ることが出来ました。参加してよかったです！

The course is well-maintained, so there's no need for a tour guide as you won't get lost. There are public buses to the trailhead, making it easy to go alone. After returning home, my legs looked like Jomon Sugi (they were about three times their normal size!!). Those who want to maintain beautiful legs should be cautious.

コースは整備され、道に迷うことはないのでツアーガイドは必要ない。
登山口への公共バスもあり、一人で気軽に行くことが出来る。
帰宅後、足が縄文杉のようになった（足の太さが3倍ほどに！！）
美脚を維持したい人は要注意。

I thought it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, so I checked the weekly weather forecast and aimed for a day that seemed promising to make my reservation. Two days prior, I was at Shiratani Unsuikyo, where it rained, but the mossy forest felt even more mystical in the rain. However, since this journey was long, I thought it would have been tough if it rained the whole time. I’m a man in my 40s who usually doesn’t exercise much, but I was able to return with a reasonable amount of energy. I believe this was thanks to the guide's well-calculated pace. Since it’s a long trek, I recommend solo travelers like myself to sign up. It might get boring along the way. On the other hand, if you’re young and not traveling alone, going at your own pace without a guide could be a good option (I actually saw many doing that). By the way, I ordered a bento, but there was no distinction between breakfast and lunch, and I was given two bento boxes with quite a bit of volume and slightly different side dishes. Wouldn’t it be better to have one for breakfast that’s lighter, like just some bread and fruit?

一生に一度だと思い、週間天気予報を見て、まず大丈夫だろうという日を狙って申し込みました。この二日前が白谷雲水峡で、そちらは雨だったのですが、苔むす森なんてかえって雨の方が幻想的な感じがしましたが、こちらは何せ行程が長いのでずっと雨だと辛かっただろうと思いました。私は40代の日頃運動不足な男ですが、そこそこ余裕を持って帰ってくることが出来ました。そこには、ガイドの方の計算し尽くした適度なペース配分のおかげもあったと思います。なにせ長いので、私のように一人旅の方は申し込んだ方がいいです。道中退屈しそう。一方若い人で1人でないならガイドなしで自分たちのペースで行くのもいいんじゃないでしょうか（実際多く見かけました）。ところでお弁当を頼んだのですが、朝食と昼食の区別がなく、けっこうなボリュームの、おかずがちょっと違う二つのお弁当を渡されました。一つは朝食用にして軽めのパンと果物くらいでよくないですか？

I don't think anyone would feel they wasted their money by signing up. It probably depends on your budget. I wouldn't say it's an absolute recommendation. By the way, it said to print the voucher and bring it, so I went to a net cafe to print it out, but they didn't ask for it when I got there. When I offered to show it, they said something like, "No, it's fine; I confirmed your name earlier." I might come off as petty, but I want my money and time back that I spent on printing. In this paperless world, is it really necessary? Can't you just show the screen on your smartphone?

申し込んで損した、とは誰も思わないと思います。予算と相談じゃないでしょうか。絶対にオススメってほどではないかな。ところで、バウチャーを印刷して持参するようにと書いてあったので、わざわざネットカフェで印刷して持って行ったら、提出・提示を求められず。自分から見せに行くと、「いや、さっき名前確認したから大丈夫です」みたいなことを言われた。せこいと思われかもだが、印刷にかかったお金と時間を返して欲しい。そもそも、このペーパーレスの世の中でどうなんでしょう。スマホの画面を見せるとかじゃダメなの？

This service worked out wonderfully! My wife and I decided last minute to do a tour bus ride to visit spots around Tokyo. When I say "last minute" I mean at breakfast around 0800 we decided to do the hop on hop off bus tour at 1030. From the time I booked it on my phone and when we checked in, the Representative already had our information printed out and confirmed our activity. Check in was smooth. The bus ride tour was perfect for us. We were able to hop off and visit a few popular locations. All in all, it was a great experience. I will use Veltra, again. Thank you.
EB

We are a Family traveling with two young kids. We had a great time going from site to site and then finally to the Aquarium. Pineapple Park and the Butterfly Garden were both hits with the kids. Aquarium was incredible.

Tour guide speaks Japanese only. Guide ensures non-Japanese speakers have audio guides. Audio guides are okay.

I participated with my parents and a friend. We rode on a water buffalo cart while listening to songs and explanations, enjoying views of local houses, shisa, and tropical flowers, which was very relaxing. The water buffalo cart was more crowded than I had imagined, so it was a bit disappointing that I couldn't see anything on the opposite side. It felt like a water buffalo cart traffic jam, but since it's a popular tourist attraction, it can't be helped. I was glad that we could choose the time for the boat, allowing us to visit Taketomi Island during our short stay in Ishigaki Island.

両親とツレとの4人参加。水牛車に乗って歌や解説を聴きながら民家とシーサーや南国の花を眺めることができ、のんびり癒されました。水牛車は想像していたより大人数が詰めて座るので反対側の外側は全く見えないのが少し残念でした。水牛車渋滞という感じでしたが、人気の観光なので仕方ないですね(^^)。船の時間を選べることができたので、石垣島の短い滞在時間に竹富島も観光できてよかったです。

We (2 adults) visited Tokyo during the Sakura season and were fortunate to have Tom Harada as our personal guide for a whole day. The driver was a colleague of his who normally does Chinese guided tours so we had two very nice professionals on board.
On our way to Mount Fuji Tom asked us thoroughly about our interests and what we would prefer to see. So he made an individual plan for us and it was great.
The weather was perfect and we had a beautiful view of Mt. Fuji.
Tom knows literally EVERYTHING and he is also very entertaining.
He is not only the perfect guide who can read his clients very well and adapt to that but he is also a great photographer. This has probably something to do with his former job. He took beautiful pictures of us always telling us where to stand so the light and the view would be better.
He took us to a great restaurant for lunch.
We could tell that he is very passionate about what he does and that genuineness is great to see and that is exactly what makes this tour so special.

We strongly recommend this tour for everybody visiting Mt. Fuji.
It was one of the best experiences we had in Japan.
And make sure you ask for Tom.

I had a great time participating in a sightseeing tour for the first time and visiting various places. I was happy to receive a notification from the guide about what time the dolphin show would be at the Churaumi Aquarium. The weather was nice, and it turned out to be a really enjoyable tour even by myself!

初めて観光ツアーに参加して色々な所を回れて楽しかったです
美ら海水族館に着く前にガイドさんからイルカのショーは何時のが見れますよというお知らせがあったのは嬉しかったです✨
天気も良くて、一人でも凄く楽しいツアーになりました❗

Our custom family private day trip with Mr. Tom Harada and his associates was exactly what we wanted. His English was perfect, he was extremely patient, courteous, friendly, and knowledgeable about both the history of the areas we visited as well as their current attractions and features. He was waiting for us in our hotel when we arrived in the lobby, and was always managing our time throughout the day so we were able to see everything we wanted. He customized the tour to our preferences and specifications, and also recommended other areas that were convenient and very enjoyable. The transportation was very clean and comfortable, and the driver was very safe. He even assisted us with our bags and booking tickets on the shinkansen at the conclusion of the tour, ensuring we were safely on our way to our next destination. He also offered us his phone number if we had any problems the rest of our trip in Japan he could help with.

This tour is highly recommended, and I would encourage you to trust Mr. Harada with your tour, as he knows all the secrets, hidden gems, and in's-and-out's to ensure your valuable time is spent wisely.

There were multiple ships to board, and I had a hard time figuring it out, which made me late for the meeting time and caused inconvenience to everyone. The ship was unusually rocky (according to the captain), and I couldn't enjoy the sightseeing due to seasickness. It's a shame. I was hoping to see the Iriomote cat, but unfortunately, I didn't. The glass-bottom boat was very impressive.

乗船する船が複数あって中々分からず、集合時間などに遅れて皆さんに迷惑をかけてしまいました。
船が珍しく揺れて（船長さん曰く）船酔いで観光どころではなかった。残念です。イリオモテヤマネコを期待したがやはり見れなかった。グラスボードはとても感動しました。

I had to cancel unexpectedly two days prior due to circumstances, but they quickly processed the cancellation. However, when my situation changed again and I inquired the day before if the same course was available, they promptly coordinated with the local office and Veltra, and within just a few minutes, I was able to complete the payment. Thanks to that, I was able to participate as planned and create wonderful memories.

The course content included all the requests from me and my companion, so we were very satisfied. The announcements for those who didn't understand Japanese were well thought out, and no one made a mistake at the meeting point; everyone was punctual, making it a great trip.

Lastly, the guide surprised us with a song, which was very touching and reminiscent of Okinawa. Thank you for the wonderful memories.

事情があって前々日に急遽キャンセルを申し出ましたが、迅速に手続きを進めてくださいました。ところがまた事情がかわり再び同じコースが予約可能か前日に問い合わせしたところ
すぐに現地事務所の方ととveltraさんで連携取ってくださり、ものの数分で決済までしていただけました。お陰様で予定通り参加でき楽しい思い出を作ることができました。
コース内容は自分と連れの要望が全部入っていましたのでとても満足でした。日本語のわからない人たちへのアナウンスも工夫されており、集合場所は誰一人間違わず、また全員時間厳守でとてもいい旅となりました。
最後にガイドさんから歌のプレゼントがありましたが、沖縄らしくてジーンときちゃいました。いい思い出をありがとうございました。

The weather wasn't perfectly clear, but the tour content was enough to make up for it. The tour price was also very reasonable, considering transportation costs and entrance fees for two locations. The bus was comfortable, and the bus guide's explanations were excellent. At the end of the tour, we enjoyed a performance by the guide as well.

天気は快晴ではなかったですが、それをカバーできる程のツアー内容でした。ツアー料金も、交通費、二箇所の入場料を考慮しても格安でした。
バス車内も快適で、バスガイドさんの説明も上手で、ツアー最後にはガイドさんのパフォーマンスもあり楽しませてもらいました。

It's a good service if you are short on time but want to experience Tokyo.

The staff was helpful and the service started promptly.

The issue I faced was, the audio commentary and the location I was viewing was different.

If this could be coordinated, it would be worth it.

We were so lucky to meet Taici. His knowledge, kindness, helpfulness and energy made our 8 hr trip full of fun, education and great shopping. He took us to the places we enjoyed so much as if he has known us for years. We did not want our trip to end with him. We can’t wait to be back on a trip with Taici again.

Overall experience is great. Tour guide - Ms Kanako was patient and really trying her best to finish completing the venues on time. The time spent on Mount Fuji was really too short. My wife and I do not have enough time patronising all the shops and the photos were taken in a rush (at least 45to60min instead of just 25min). Should have taken out the ropeway since the cable cars are not so impressive. The pirate ships were nicely decorated and the views were amazing. Advice to future participants would be to take the bullet train back to your hotels. My wife and I got back to Tokyo in a breeze around 40min. Those opting to take bus back will need at least 2.5to3hrs since it’s the peak hours. The food at Mount Fuji restaurant was good as well. Do opt for the meals included.

It was a short 30-minute water buffalo cart ride, but it was better than I expected. I think this price, including the boat fare, is quite reasonable.

The water buffalo is cute and smart.

30分と短い水牛車でしたが、思ってたより良かったです。
船代付きでこのお値段はお安いと思います。

水牛は可愛いし、かしこいです。