All Reviews for 1-Day Tours

While it was great that we could efficiently tour the sights, there were a few concerns outside of sightseeing.
- The bus arrived late, but there was no explanation or apology for the delay.
- Although the tour description did not mention that the guide would sing or dance, many reviews highlighted how enjoyable the guide's singing and dancing were. I was looking forward to this, but instead, I only remember a long discussion about flowers that was not particularly interesting.
- The guide sometimes spoke in honorifics, but then would casually use phrases like "sometimes," and I found the frequent use of "the person" to be bothersome.
- The person in front of me leaned back not just a little, but significantly into my space. Since I was alone, I moved to the seat next to me, but I would have appreciated an announcement from the guide about proper etiquette regarding reclining seats.
- Since there were people with mobility issues, it would have been better to have a step stool when getting off the bus.
- There was a shopping stop during the itinerary, but I would have liked some recommendations on what was delicious or an explanation about the items.

I have participated in several other bus tours, and compared to those, this one lacked consideration. I was disappointed, especially since the reviews had been positive. I think it is good for efficiently visiting tourist spots, but I learned that it should not be expected to be the same as the experiences described in the reviews.

効率良く観光が出来た事は良かったのですが、観光以外で気になる事がいくつかありました。
・集合時間よりバスが遅れてきたのに、遅れた
理由の説明や謝罪がなかった
・ツアーの内容にガイドさんが歌や踊り、三線
を行いますと記載はないものの、体験談にガ
イドさんの歌や踊りが良かったという意見が
多数あり、予約をする際の決定打で楽しみに
していたのに、そのような事はなくさほど興
味のない花の話を長い間していた記憶しかな
い
・敬語を話してるかと思えば『時たま』と言っ
てみたり、 話の節々に『～の方』としつこく
使っていて気になった
・前の人が座席の背もたれを少しではなく背も
たれの幅位倒してきた。１人だったので隣の
席に移動したが、ガイドさんが背もたれを倒
す際のマナーをアナウンスをするなりしてほ
しかった
・足が悪い人もいたので、バスを降りる時にス
テップ台があった方が良かった
・行程の中で買い物をする場所があったが、何
が美味しいとか、説明がほしかった
幾つか他のバスツアーに参加した事がありますが、それと比較すると配慮が足りず体験談が良かっただけにがっかりしました。
観光地を効率良くまわるには良いとおもいます。体験談と同じだとは思ってはダメだと言うことが今回でわかりました。

It was a tour that allowed us to enjoy both Lake Shikotsu and Lake Toya. It was great to have a panoramic view of Lake Toya from the Sairo Observatory. The 15-minute stay felt a bit short; I wish we had about 30 minutes!

支笏湖と洞爺湖観光を両方楽しめるツアーでした。サイロ展望台で洞爺湖を一望できてよかったです。１５分の滞在時間はちょっと短い感じがする。３０分ぐらい欲しいな！

We had Kam take us around the sites of Kyoto for 6 hours. His english was excellent and his vehicle was immaculate.

Kam didn't just drive us to the sites, he went the extra mile and played tour guide at each stop and explained the historical sites and walked us around.

We had a fantastic day and highly recommend Kam and his service in Kyoto.

VERY NICE AND CUSTOMER IS VERY HAPPY
SUPERB EXCELLENT, GOOD SERVICE BY ENTIRE TEAM.

It's difficult to visit all the tourist spots in Okinawa in one day as an individual, so I joined this tour. The ticket to the Churaumi Aquarium is included, and I think this price is very reasonable. It was a fulfilling day packed with highlights.

個人だと１日で沖縄の観光地を巡るのは難しいので こちらのツアーに参加しました。
美ら海水族館のチケットも付いて このお値段はとてもお得だと思います。
見所満載で充実した１日になりました。

I think this tour is perfect for those traveling to the outer islands for the first time. It was a long tour from 7:55 AM at the outer island terminal to 4:30 PM, but the weather was relatively good, making it a satisfying experience.

During the itinerary, I was amazed by the mangrove forests of Iriomote Island, enjoyed a leisurely ride on a water buffalo cart to Yubu Island, and explored the crystal-clear underwater views with a glass-bottom boat at Taketomi Island. The bus tour, especially the free exploration at Kaiji Beach (Star Sand Beach), was rich in content and created wonderful memories.

I would love to go island hopping again if I have the opportunity.

本ツアーは初めての離島旅行の方には最高かと思います。朝7:55離島ターミナル集合～16:30解散までの長時間ツアーでしたが、天気が比較的よく満足できたツアーでした。
行程中は西表島のマングローブの樹林に驚き、水牛車に乗ってゆったり由布島上陸、竹富島：グラスボードで透明度抜群の海中見学、バス観光は特にカイジ浜（星砂の浜）での自由探索、など内容豊富でよい思い出になりました。
また、機会があれば離島巡りをしたいと思っています。

Three years ago, I participated in a morning tour. At that time, it was pouring rain, so I really wanted to go again when the weather was nice, but due to time constraints, I joined the afternoon tour this time. As for the course, the morning tour definitely offers more enjoyment.

What was disappointing was the light snack... the sata andagi were dry, and several people left some uneaten. The drink was fixed as mango juice, which was too sweet. Even though there were only eight tour guests in the restaurant, it seemed odd that we all had to share two four-person tables.

At the entrance of the Yaeyama Palm Grove, I bought fresh juice with sugarcane. It was very delicious! Unfortunately, it rained again this time, but the guide made it very enjoyable.

３年前に午前発のツアーに参加しました。その時は大雨だったため、ぜひ晴れている時にもう一度行ってみたくなったのですが、時間の都合で今回は午後のツアーに参加しました。コースとしてはやはり午前発の方がたっぷり楽しめます。
がっかりしたのは軽食・・・サーターアンダギーがパサパサで、何人かは食べ残していました。飲み物は選べず、マンゴージュースでしたが甘すぎました。レストラン内にツアー客の８人しかいないのに、４人掛けのテーブル２つに全員相席というのもどうかと・・・
ヤエヤマヤシ林の入り口で、さとうきび入りの生ジュースを買いました。とても美味しかったです！
残念ながら今回も雨でしたが、ガイドさんがとても楽しませてくださいました。

While on holiday in Japan we participated in the Mt Fuji and Hakone sightseeing tour with Gotemba outlet shopping guided tour guided by Vicky, who was wonderful and very helpful to us Aussie’s with her excellent English.

It took a little while to find the meet up spot because the Subaru building was under construction, it did not take long however for us to find our guide with her sign as indicated in the meet up instructions.

The first stop was a lengthy but nice drive in an air conditioned vehicle which gave us a great opportunity to see some country side along the way. Vicky spoke to us a little on the way to share information about our upcoming adventure.

Our first stop was in Hakone where we cruised Lake Ashi on a pirate ship, although it was very cold the lake was beautiful with 360 degrees of magical views. We took a bunch of photos which Vicky was more than happy to assist with.

Once we crossed the lake we started on the cable car after a quick pit stop at the souvenir store. The weather was very overcast, the fog and steam didn’t allows much of a view of anything not right in front of us (The clouds and steam broke as quickly as it arrived the whole time we were there, somehow this added to the adventure. I really enjoyed watching the speed with which our view left and returned). We were blessed with moments of breaks in the clouds showing us the top of Mount Fuji from Owakudani.

After that we took a trip to a shopping outlet, the outlet was much bigger than I anticipated, again Vicky shared with us information about the layout of the outlet which enabled us to make the most of our time there. We then began our trip home with beautiful photos and great memories.

On the 12th of January my family & I took part in the Mt Fuji & Hakone sightseeing tour with Gotemba outlet shopping guided tour. The meet up point for our journey was clearly stated however the land mark building used as a directory was under renovation which made it a little tricky to locate. Many tours were leaving from this location, we soon found our guide with sign as promised.

The trip to Hakone was quiet & comfortable with air conditioning, our tour guide Vicki spoke good English & provided us with great information on the upcoming activities and local history. On arrival, we were given ample time to locate a lavatory & buy umbrellas for mild downpour we encountered, as well as find some morning tea before departing on our pirate ship cruise.

We boarded the pirate ship to cruise Lake Ashi. The boat ride itself was cold but the views more than made up for it. Vicki happily took photos of our family which was greatly appreciated.

We then arrived for our cable car journey, we were given time to browse the souvenir shops prior to boarding the cable car which was fun & surprisingly calm for our family members with a fear of height, it did not make them nervous at all, and the view was spectacular! The cable car took us to Owakudani to sample some black eggs and view the gas releases in the dormant volcano. This is the place we had hoped to for a great view of Mt Fuji, as our hopes were fading due to cloud cover, the clouds broke just in time for us to see Mt Fuji, again our guide Vicki was present and ready to take photos for us.

Off to a shopping outlet in Gotemba, here we were able to eat some spectacular treats in the food court and make a few small purchases of souvenirs. There were many offerings of well known western outlets for those who love their brand names.

Overall the tour was enjoyable and well directed, i would highly recommend this tour for those wanting a view with a difference of Mt Fuji.

I participated because I didn't have much time to stay in Ishigaki Island and wanted to efficiently visit the sightseeing spots. The guide's stories were interesting and included helpful information for when I visit other islands, which made it enjoyable. The guide's singing was great and heartwarming. Foreigners were filming videos. One downside was that if others arrived early, I felt a bit rushed, but the overall experience was enjoyable enough to outweigh that. I joined alone, but I was able to talk and have fun with other solo travelers.

あまり石垣島での滞在時間があまりなく効率よく観光スポットに行ける為参加しました。ガイドさんの話も面白く他の離島に行った際に役立つ話もあり楽しかった。ガイドさんの歌が上手くホッコリしました。外国の方は動画で撮ってました。不満点は他の人が集合時間より早く集まると少し急かされる点ですがそれを超える面白さがありました。一人で参加でしたが他の一人旅の人と話したり楽しめました。

Great organization and coordination! Will definitely use Veltra again.

The guide's singing and sanshin playing were wonderful. I was a bit anxious about participating alone, but there were a few other solo travelers, and I was able to chat with the person next to me, which made the experience enjoyable. The detailed explanations and the kind guide helped create a fun and memorable experience.

ガイドさんの歌と三線が素敵でした。1人参加で不安でしたが、1人の方も何名かいらしてお隣の方と話しもはずみ楽しく過ごすことができました。丁寧な説明に優しいガイドで楽しく良い思い出ができました。

I was glad to see the mangroves up close during the cruise. The Okinawan cuisine for lunch was also very delicious.

クルージングではマングローブ を間近で見ることができてよかったです。お昼の沖縄料理もとってもおいしかったです。

You can efficiently explore the island. The guides for the glass boat, bus tour, and water buffalo cart were all very attentive, allowing us to gain knowledge while having fun. I'm glad I participated.

I visited the office to confirm the meeting place at the remote island terminal, and they suggested, "If you go now, you can make it to the previous start time. Would you like to change?" After contacting them to see if a change to Taketomi Island was possible, they made the adjustment. Thanks to that, I avoided an hour of downtime, and they also took care of my luggage, allowing me to move around freely. I was very grateful for their kindness.

とても効率よく島内観光ができます。
グラスボート・バス観光・水牛車それぞれのガイドさんが皆さん丁寧で、楽しみながら知識を得ることができました。
参加してよかったです。

離島ターミナルで集合場所を確認する為に事務所を訪れたのに「今からでしたら一つ前の開始時間に間に合いますよ？変更されますか？」と提案してくださり竹富島に変更可能かどうか連絡した上で変更して頂いた。
お陰で1時間のロスタイムがなくなり、荷物も預かって頂き、身軽に行動することができました。
とても親切でありがたかったです。

ツアーには英語の翻訳者がいて、外国人にはとても良いです。とても配慮が行き届いています！

There was an English translator with the tour, which is very good for foreigners. Very thoughtful!

It was my first time in Shirakawa-go and Hida Takayama, and I had plenty of free time at each location, allowing me to enjoy them thoroughly. The guide was also very considerate, making the experience comfortable.

初めての白川郷と飛騨高山でしたが、それぞれの現地自由時間にゆとりが有り、たっぷり楽しむ事が出来ました。ガイドさんも配慮がゆき届き快適でした。1/19

It was much more challenging than I had expected, but my satisfaction exceeded that. I set off with a headlamp (which is essential) from Shiratani Unsuikyo in the early morning darkness to reach the summit. As the surroundings gradually brightened, I made my way through the wonderful nature and first arrived at Taiko Rock. Then, I aimed for Jomon Sugi and returned back to the starting point through Shiratani Unsuikyo. In the last hour, as the sun set, it became completely dark and I was uneasy about my footing, but I somehow made it back safely. Along the way, my knees hurt and I reached my peak fatigue, but with the experienced guide, Shimozono, by my side, I had the trust that as long as he was there, I would return safely, and I walked until the end. I am truly grateful. The weather was also favorable, making it the best experience.

思っていたよりずっと大変でしたが、満足度はそれ以上でした。早朝暗いうちからヘッドランプ(必須です)をつけて白谷雲水峡から登頂しました。周りが少しずつ明るくなり、素晴らしい自然の中を進み、太鼓岩までまず到着。それから縄文杉を目指し、また白谷雲水峡に戻り出発地点まで戻りました。最後の一時間は日が暮れ、真っ暗の中を足元が不安でしたが、なんとか無事に戻りました。途中膝が痛み、疲れもピークに達しましたが、ベテランガイドのシモゾノさんがついて下さったので、この人がいる限り無事に帰れるという信頼があり、最後まで歩きました。本当に感謝です。天気にも恵まれ、最高の経験となりました。

I participated in a tour on Monday, January 21, with my mother and sister. There were also foreign participants, and I was able to listen to the guide in both Japanese and English, which was very interesting. Our guide, Mr. Yamazaki, was very pleasant and explained about Kanazawa in a fun and easy-to-understand way, making it a truly wonderful trip.

I was able to fully enjoy both Shirakawa-go and Gokayama. The lunch was also very delicious. It was my first experience making rice crackers, and I was excited and happy with how tasty they turned out.

I highly recommend this tour! I have come to love Kanazawa. I am thinking about going again.

1月21日月曜日のツアーに母と妹と３人で参加しました。外国の方も参加されていて、日本国と英語のガイドを聞くことができ、とても興味深かったです。ガイドの山崎さんがとても感じよく、金沢についてとても楽しく分かりやすく説明してくださり、本当に良い旅でした。
白川郷と五箇山どちらも満喫することができました。
ランチもとても美味しくいただきました。
お煎餅の体験もはじめてだったので、ワクワクしましたし、美味しく出来て嬉しかったです。
おすすめのツアーです！
金沢が大好きになりました。
また行きたいなぁと思っています

I used this service as a solo traveler and a paper driver. I had a great time visiting places unique to Okinawa, in addition to the Churaumi Aquarium. I was able to enjoy myself comfortably even alone.
I have found more places I want to visit again and new places I want to go to, so I would like to use this service again. Thank you!

ひとり旅行でペーパードライバーなのでこちらを利用しました。美ら海水族館以外にも沖縄ならではの所に行けて楽しかったです。ひとりでも楽しくゆったり楽しむことができました。
また行ってみたいところやこれから行きたいところも増えたのでまた利用したいと思います。ありがとうございました！

I made a reservation the day before and participated with my wife. First of all, the bus seats were spacious and comfortable, and there was no problem even when the person in front reclined their seat. The participants were half Japanese and half Asian foreigners, and there was a guide in both Japanese and English, which helped with my English studies. We were blessed with good weather, and the driver, guide, and interpreter were all very kind and accommodating, making it a wonderful experience.

前日に予約し、嫁と2人で参加しました。まずバスの座席が広く快適で前の方がリクライニングしても全く問題有りません。参加者が日本人とアジア系外国人が半分ずつで、日本語と英語のガイドが有り英語のお勉強になりました。天候にも恵まれ、運転手さん、ガイドさん、通訳さん皆さんご親切に対応して頂き最高でした。

Here are the bullet points of this trip:
1. Met by Shinjuku station, the meeting place instructions were a bit confusing but it actually ended up being right outside of the train station exit on the same block as where you exit
2. Our group was small, 6 including the guide, I preferred it to the big tour bus with a lot of people. The van was medium sized with plenty of seats and space and there was a guide and driver.
3. If you are someone who needs a lot of history and guidance this trip is not for you. But I enjoyed the fact that they dropped you off and told you what time to come back. We went to Hakone then shopping and had a boat ride in the middle where you can see Mt. Fuji.
4. Could have used a little more instruction and guidance but I also liked being left alone as well. This is a good way to catch a ride and get around and the guide will buy your tickets so it was pretty worry free.
5. Overall, recommend, I would boo again. But I think it's helpful to know that this is not "hold-your-hand" kind of tour, at least not our experience. Could have used a little more communication and instructions and maybe some water in the van...but overall, it was a very pleasant experience and I would book with them again.

The day was cold but we made the most out of it, hopping off almost every stop. Every bus had blankets, which helped a lot!
The red line has many more stops so we spent most of our time on it. The skytree and ice skating below it was great and our 3 year old daughter enjoyed! The kimonos and "backstreet" shopping near the Ueno stop were great to see and experience. The timing of the audio playing was not always accurate, but acceptable.
The blue line has few stops, but still offers plenty, including the interesting stores around Tokyo Tower.
While the Tokyo hop on hop off bus does not have as many stops as other cities, my wife and I felt it was a great way to get a "taste" of many Tokyo attractions!

I booked a solo trip. The charming guide entertained us with songs and dances. Everyone seemed to have a great time throughout. Next time, I want to go again with my wife.

ひとり旅で申し込みました。愛嬌のあるガイドさんのガイドに歌や踊り。皆さんが終始楽しそうにしていました。次回は嫁とまた行きたいです。

I invited my mother to Okinawa for the first time.
Although I had visited this tourist spot many times before, thanks to our guide, we never felt bored during the travel time, and it was a very fulfilling trip.

My mother also mentioned at home how great the guide was, and she returned home the other day looking very happy and satisfied!
The driver was also very kind, and I was surprised that he greeted us every time we got out of the vehicle!
Thank you very much to our driver, Mr. Higashionna, and our guide, Mr. Higa!
Both my mother and I have become fans.
Thank you so much for a wonderful trip!

母を初めて沖縄に招待しました。
私は何度も行ったことのある観光地でしたが、
ガイドさんのおかげで移動時間も暇しなく
とても充実した旅でした。

母も家でもガイドさんが良かったと話をしていて、先日嬉しそうに満足そうに帰って行きました！
運転手さんもとても人が良く、降りるたびに毎回声がけをされていて驚きました！
運転手の東恩納さん、ガイドの比嘉さん、本当にありがとうございました！
母娘共々ファンになりました。
ステキな旅を本当に本当にありがとうございました！

The weather wasn't great, but I was able to take a round trip. I couldn't see Cape Hedo or Yoron Island, but it was still nice. Since it was my second time at the aquarium, I could take my time exploring. Especially in the later hours, when there were fewer people. It was a day filled with enjoyment.

お天気はいまひとつでしたが、ぐるっと一回りできました。辺戸岬も与論島は見えなかったけど、よかった。水族館は2度目だったのでゆっくり見れました。特に後半の時間が人がはけてて。たっぶり楽しめた1日でした。

Driving made me anxious, and since I was traveling alone, I was wondering how to spend my time. Then I found out that I could join a tour that allowed solo participants to visit "Kouri Island," which I had always wanted to see. The bus guide's explanations were enjoyable, and we had plenty of time at the Churaumi Aquarium, even getting to see the dolphin show (the scheduling was perfect). Although the sky was overcast, I was very satisfied with "Kouri Island" (I couldn't go to the heart rock on the backside, though).

I didn't have high expectations for American Village, but since it was Christmas time, the decorations were lovely, and I felt like I was in America. I also stumbled upon a hotaru glass shop and got a souvenir for myself. I became friends with a woman sitting next to me, and we even went out for a meal together after the tour. I was hesitant at first, but I'm glad I decided to join. It turned out to be a wonderful memory.

車の運転は不安だし一人旅だし、どのように過ごそうかと思っていたら、一人参加ＯＫでずっと行ってみたかった「古宇利島」にも行けるということで参加ました。バスガイドさんの説明も楽しく、美ら海水族館もたっぷり時間があり、イルカのショーまで見れました（見れるスケジューリングが最高）。空はどんよりしていましたが「古宇利島」（ハートロックは裏側で行くことは出来ませんでしたが）も大満足。
あまり期待していなかったアメリカンビレッジもクリスマス時期だったため、飾り付けが素敵でアメリカにいる雰囲気を味わいました。ほたるガラスのお店も偶然に見つけ、自分へのお土産もゲット。隣に座った女性とも仲良くなり、ツアーの後に一緒に食事まで行きました。迷っていたけど、思い切って参加してよかった。良い思い出になれました。

I was worried that I wouldn't be able to visit two places in one day, but it turned out to be great as I was able to see both efficiently, even if not at a leisurely pace.

1日で2箇所は回れないかと心配したが、ゆっくりではないけれど、効率良く双方とも見ることができて最高だった。

I participated in January. The weather was sunny, making it hard to believe it was winter, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Even with just half a day and a well-balanced schedule, I was able to fully enjoy Taketomi Island.

1月に参加しました。晴れていてとても冬とは思えない気候で堪能できました。
飽きの来ない時間配分で半日でも、十分竹富島を満喫できました。

I've used hop on and hop off bus in many cities, so I chose Sky bus.
As it was so complicated to use public transportation in Tokyo, It was good way to travel major places without transfer.
But I could only sit upstairs without roof, it was so cold, especially during running highway to Ginza.
I think it would be better if the bus runs more hot spots like Shinjuku, Shibuya, Roppongi and so on.

I was really worried about whether I could walk because my knees hurt even before we started, but I was able to walk all the way to the end, perhaps thanks to the slow pace. Our guide, Tsubone, created a pace that was neither too fast nor too slow. There were explanations of points of interest throughout, and I learned about various things I would have missed on my own, which made it enjoyable. The weather was also perfect, and it became a great memory! Thank you very much.

歩く前から膝が痛くて歩けるかほんとに心配でしたが、ゆっくりのペースがよかったのか、最後まで歩きとおすことができました。ガイドのツボネさんが、早すぎず遅すぎずのペースを作ってくれたおかげです。見るべきポイントの説明も随所であり、単独では見逃すところをいろいろ教えてもらい、楽しめました。お天気も最高で、いい思い出になりました！ありがとうございました。