All Reviews for 1-Day Tours

I was very tired, but the weather was favorable, and I was able to reach Jomon Sugi safely thanks to the conversations we had at key points. Additionally, I was advised on how to avoid muscle soreness on the return bus, which allowed me to enjoy sightseeing from the next day.

とても疲れましたが、天気にも恵まれ、要所要所で会話してくださったので、無事に縄文杉にたどり着くことができました。 また、筋肉痛になりにくいようにどうすればよいか、帰りのバスで教えていただき、翌日からも観光を楽しむことができました。

I was unsure about trekking because it was raining, but it was very refreshing. I wanted to go to the aquarium, but I'm glad I participated.

雨だったのでトレッキングはどうかと思いましたがとても癒されました
水族館に行きたかったけど参加してよかったと思います

I will rate it 5 stars/outstanding if the weather in mt fuji were good but it was foggy/cloudy that day. Thanks to our tour guide mr.yoshi of japan gray line, he tried his best making our tour enjoyable though the weather was not favorable for us to see mt fuji. We enjoyed the tour. Highly recommended.

Great tour. I love the lake cruise esp the pirate ship and the gondola. It was an amazing experience. The tour guide spring was very nice and entertaining, she is very funny and helpful.

Overall, tour was excellent. Had a unique experience and i enjoyed it even though i'm solo traveller.

I had a full day of fun! I was unsure about renting a car, but I'm glad I chose this option. The guide was wonderful and taught us about the various attractions, songs, and Ryukyu culture. The Churaumi Aquarium, as well as Ryukyu Village and the stunning views, were all enjoyable. It's an experience that you can't have with a rental car.

一日たっぷり遊べました！レンタカーと迷いましたが
こちらにしてよかったです。ガイドさんも素敵な方で
各名所の説明や歌や琉球文化などを教えてくれました。
美ら海水族館はもちろん琉球村や絶景も楽しかったです。
レンタカーでは味わえない感動です。

Best experience during our stay in Tokyo. Everything was on time and managed with great professionalism. Highly recommended!
We went with our two kids 11 and 13.
Make sure you check the weather. It can’t be cloudy or you won’t see Mt Fuji. Take the bullet train to return to Tokyo.
Kids enjoyed everything!

Tom, our tour guide was simply fabulous. He arrived at our hotel on time and had a driver with him. He explained our plan for the day and asked if we wanted to alter anything. It was raining that day so he suggested an alternate tour so we can get the most out of the experience. Instead of going to the Pagoda to view Mt Fuji ( which wouldn’t happen because of the fog and rain), we decided to visit the natural ice cave and wind cave instead. It was such an adventure and me and my girlfriends had so much fun. We then went to an authentic tic Japanese restaurant for lunch by the lake, did the ropeway, went to a Sakw brewery and finished off with a bath at the hot springs. If tpu’re thinking of a day trip to MT Fuji, hiring Tom is the only way to go! And he spoke perfect English :)

Thank you so much for a wonderful day Tom!!

The Trip to My Fuji, Janine and cruise to Lake Ashi gives you a memorable experience to cherish for your life. Well organised tour with English guide made it easy to understand the things. The beautiful scenery of lake Ashi,Gondola ride, and marvellous Mt Fuji makes a wonderful combination. The return journey via Bullet Train was an icing on the cake.
Go for it.

Good trip! But poor lunch! It would be better if your staff can speak some english.

I participated with my university student son. A typhoon was approaching, but we were lucky to have good weather. There were many places we wanted to visit, and we were unsure whether to rent a car for sightseeing, but choosing this tour was the right decision. The in-car guidance is through headphones, but since there is a guide for the full day tour, we felt reassured. It's a recommended course where you can enjoy beautiful lakes and vast nature.

大学生の息子と２人で参加しました。
台風が近づいていましたが、好天に恵まれてラッキーでした。
行きたいところがたくさんあり、レンタカーで観光するか迷いましたが、このツアーを選んで正解でした。
車内の案内はヘッドホンですが、丸１日のツアーもガイドさんがおられるので安心でした。
美しい湖、広大な自然を満喫できおススメコースです。

I thought the round trip to Jomon Sugi would take a long 9 hours, but learning about Yakushima and the plants made the time fly by. I really felt how magnificent nature is! The guide's recommendations for places to visit and delicious restaurants were so much fun to hear about.

縄文杉まで往復9時間と長い道のりだと思っていましたが、屋久島のことや植物のことを
教えて頂き、あっとゆーまについて、
自然はとても偉大だな感じました！
ガイドさんのおすすめの場所やら美味しいご飯のお店のお話とっても楽しかったです。

I was glad that I could travel by bus for this amount. I was disappointed to hear that if a tour cannot be conducted due to a disaster, there is no cancellation fee, but unlike hotels, if transportation stops and you cannot reach the location while the tour is still conducted, a cancellation fee will apply.

この金額でバスでまわれたのでよかったです。
災害の影響でツアーが遂行されない場合はキャンセル料は発生しないが、ホテルとは違い交通機関がストップして現地に行けずツアーが遂行される場合キャンセル料がかかるとの返答でそこが残念だなと思いました。

The tour leader was very organised and informative. She shared information that was both specific to the sight seeing and general info on Japan and the culture. She had a great sense of humour. Highly recommended.

We went on this tour the day after a typhoon, this was a good and bad choice. Good because we had extremely clear skies to see the mountain from far away. Bad because the road up to the 5th station was closed.

The Guide was informative and funny, the tour bus was comfortable and clean. Lunch was really tasty buffet and the Ninja show(an extra cost) was very cool.

all in all it was amazing.

I was personally satisfied with the amount of time spent at each location. I had a little extra time on Kouri Island... I regret not bringing a leisure sheet, as I could have relaxed more on the sandy beach.

各箇所での滞在時間も個人的には満足しました。
古宇利島は少し時間が余りました・・レジャーシートを持っていけば砂浜でもっとゆっくりできたのに、と少し後悔しました。

The sense of achievement and the richness of the content were incredible! I'm glad I chose the ambitious plan! The guide was a veteran, which gave me a sense of security, especially for such a challenging course!

達成感と内容の充実度が半端ない！欲張りプランにして良かった！ガイドさんもハードなコースのためか、ベテランの方で安心感がありました！

The overall day was fantastic, great guide... very engaging. my only hindrance from a 5 star review was the weather at the final stop. certainly not the fault of the tour. Overall, I recommend this trip... its well worth the yen and your day.

I was traveling with a 4-year-old, and I was happy that they paid attention to the children. They also helped by providing information about the showtimes at the aquarium, which was very helpful. The travel time from Naha is long, but I think it's a cost-effective tour.

４歳の子連れでしたが、子供にも気を配ってくれて嬉しかったです。水族館でのショーの時間の案内などもしてくれ助かりました。那覇からの乗車時間は長いですが、コスパが良いツアーだと思います。

It was a day where we could truly feel Okinawa! The water buffalo cart ride became a wonderful memory, and my husband and I said we definitely want to go back to Ishigaki Island again. We had a reservation for the afternoon, so we only had 50 minutes after the water buffalo cart ride to return to Ishigaki Island, and it was a bit disappointing that we couldn't explore more with the rental bicycles. I think it would be even better if there was enough time to ride around with the rental bicycles in the afternoon as well!

沖縄を感じられた1日でした！
水牛車も良い思い出になり、夫婦でまた絶対に行きたいねと言いながら石垣島に戻りました(^^)
午後の予約をしたので、水牛車終わり後、石垣島に戻るまでに50分しかなく、レンタル自転車して、回れなかったのが少し残念でした。。
午後からのものも、レンタル自転車で周れる時間があればもっと良いと思います！

Due to the impact of the typhoon, standard tours to see Jomon Sugi were all canceled because of fallen trees, but this tour not only allows you to cross the mountains to see Jomon Sugi, but also visit Shiratani Unsuikyo (including places like the Forest of Mononoke and Taiko Rock) all in one day, which is truly amazing. The guide mentioned, "It's inefficient and a waste to stay in mountain lodges or split the trip over multiple days when you can do it all in one day," and after participating in the tour, I completely agreed. Before departure, I had concerns about the early morning start and my physical stamina, but once I was there, I realized that a day in the forest goes by quickly, so you really need to start early to enjoy it fully. The guide also skillfully adjusted the walking pace, so although it was challenging, I managed to complete it. Above all, the memories after the tour, along with the bath, meals, and drinks back at the accommodation, were exceptional! Participating in this tour, I truly felt the guide's thoughtful gestures, and the nature of Yakushima really revitalizes the spirit. I highly recommend it! Thank you, Mr. Shimozono!

台風の影響で、縄文杉を見に行く標準的なツアーは、倒木によりすべてキャンセルになる中、このツアーは縄文杉まで山を越えて見に行けるだけでなく、途中の白谷雲水峡（もののけの森や太鼓岩など）も同じ1日で巡る事ができて、本当に最高です。ガイドさんも、「全部日帰りで行けるのに、山小屋に泊まったり、日を分けて山に入ったりするのは非効率でもったいない」と言っていて、ツアーに参加してみて、本当にそうだなと思いました。出発前は、朝が早い/体力が心配といった懸念事項がありましたが、いざ行ってみると、森の1日は早いので、朝は早くなくては満喫できないし、また体力もガイドさんが歩くペースを上手に調整してくれるので、何とかではあったもののやりきる事ができましたし、何より、終わった後の思い出を思い出しながらの、宿に戻った後のお風呂や食事、お酒は格別です！このツアーに参加して、ガイドさんの所々の心遣いは本当に染みましたし、屋久島の自然で心は本当に生き返ります。おすすめです！下園さん、ありがとうございました！

Overall tour was excellent. Long drive, but that was to be expected. Nori was friendly and informative.
Climate control in van needed to be more efficient.
Lunch stop location was excellent. Participants pay for own lunch, not included with tour price.
Tour stops were not the typical tourist stops, but more local attractions which were wonderful and not at all crowded.

Overall, I think I can recommend it, but there are a few things that raised some doubts.

1. Discrepancy between the designated location and the meeting point.
(The vehicle was parked on the opposite side of the road from the recommended location. Since I had plenty of time, I decided to cross the road and ask the driver, and it turned out to be the correct vehicle.)

2. The driver's words.
"This is my first time going here, haha," was said right at the start, which made me feel uneasy. Even if that is true, I don't think it's something you should tell the customer.
(As a result, the person at the stop pointed it out to him.)

3. The plan was to visit Tsunoshima during the day and in the evening, but the driver said, "We just went to this place, so we don't need to go again, right?" On that day, the weather was cloudy, and I thought the scenery would be the same as before, so I replied, "Oh, we don't need to stop there." However, if the weather had been nice, I believe we should have made a proper stop.

4. Insufficient communication between the driver and the company.
When I made the reservation, I changed the return stop to a different location and got confirmation, but the driver was not aware of it. I felt uneasy during the trip and asked, "What time will we arrive at the return location?" to which he replied, "Huh? Isn't the return at [location]?" He seemed surprised. Thankfully, I noticed it early and was able to catch my flight, but it was quite stressful.

基本的には薦めてもいいかなと思いますが､ちょいちょい疑問に思う事があるのが難点。

①指定場所と待ち合わせ場所の相違。
(勧められた場所とは反対側の道路に車両が止まっていた。
時間に余裕をもって待機していた為､とりあえず聞いてみようと道路を渡って運転手さんに問うと該当車両だった。)

②運転手さんの言葉
「私ここ行くの初めてなんですよね笑。」と初っ端に言われ不安しかなかったです。たとえそれが事実であっても客に言う事ではないと思います。
(結果､停留地の係の人に注意されていました。)

③角島に昼間と夕刻に行くプランとなっていますが､
運転手さんが「ここ先程行った場所なんで行かなくていいですよね？」と言ってきました。
当日､天気は曇りだった事もあり景色は先程と変わらないなと思い「あ､寄らなくていいです；」と答えましたが､天気がいいのであればきちんと寄っていくべきだと思います。

④運転手と会社の連携が不十分。
予約した際に帰りの停留所を出発場所と違う場所に変更し了承を得たが､運転手さんは把握していなかった。
なんとなく道中不安を感じて「帰りの場所へは何時に到着しますか？」と聞くと「え？帰りは〇〇じゃないんですか?!」と驚かれました。
早い事気付いたのもあり無事飛行機には乗れましたがこれは結構焦りました。

This was my first time participating, but due to heavy rain, Shiratani Unsuikyo was closed, and I couldn't see Taiko Rock, which I was looking forward to. It might be unavoidable because of the weather, but there was no refund. I thought I would at least enjoy the tour to Jomon Sugi, but the guide's response was very disappointing.
- While other groups were taking breaks regularly, we did not take any.
- Even though there was someone in our group with a foot injury, one person went ahead without providing any care.
- I wanted to take photos, but I was hurried to move forward quickly. It felt like they wanted to get back as soon as possible.
I also felt envious watching the guides from other groups properly explain the highlights.

初めて参加しましたが、大雨の影響で白谷雲水峡が閉鎖されており
楽しみにしていた太鼓岩は見られませんでした。
天候なので仕方ないのかもしれませんが、返金もなし。
せめて縄文杉までのツアーを楽しもうと思いましたが
ガイドさんの対応がすごく残念でした。
・他グループはコマメに休んでいるのに休憩を取らない
・足を痛めてる人がグループにいたにも関わらず
　１人だけ先にいき、まったくケアをしない
・写真を撮りたかったのに早く前に進めと急かされる
　早く帰りたいように感じた。
また、他のグループのガイドさんがしっかりと見どころの解説を
されているのを見て羨ましく思えました。

The weather was cloudy, and it was a bit disappointing that the scenery wasn't very clear, but it was nice to efficiently visit two lakes and Mount Usu. The meal felt like something you would eat after being awake for a long time and wasn't very tasty, so I thought it would have been better to eat whatever we liked at the Mushroom Kingdom. The view of Lake Toya from the Silo Observation Deck was beautiful.

お天気が曇りで、あまり景色がきれいに見えなかったのが少し残念でしたが、効率よく2つの湖と有珠山へまわれたのは良かったです。食事は、長時間起きっ放しのような感じのもので美味しくはなかったので、これなら、きのこ王国で各自好きなものを食べられたほうがよかったなと思いました。サイロ展望台から見た洞爺湖は綺麗でした。

The meeting place is in front of the prefectural office, which is the very first departure location. The bus will be waiting for more than 10 minutes in advance, so you can feel at ease. It's a really noticeable green bus!

You'll have plenty of time to enjoy the Churaumi Aquarium as well.

集合場所の県庁前ですと出発場所の1番最初です。バスは10分以上前から待っていてくれますので、安心です。本当に目立つ緑色のバスです！

美ら海水族館も充分な時間があり、楽しめます。

I participated alone while on a business trip to Osaka. From what I saw, about 90% of the participants were foreigners (from China, South Korea, India, Australia, etc.). The guide provided information in both Japanese and English (there were comments from others saying that there was little guidance in Japanese, but in the session I attended, the announcements were made in both languages without any issues). The guide was very good at managing time and keeping participants informed, so we departed on time from all the sightseeing spots. When I asked the guide questions, they provided very polite and thorough answers.

In one day, we were able to visit Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizu-dera, Kinkaku-ji, and Arashiyama/Sagano, making for a very fulfilling experience. I wouldn't have been able to navigate all of this as efficiently on my own, so participating was definitely the right choice.

大阪出張ついでに一人で参加。見た感じ参加者の9割は外国人だった（中国、韓国、インド、オーストラリアなど）。ガイドさんは日英2ヶ国語で案内（他の方の体験談で、日本語の案内が少ないと言ったコメントがあったが、私の参加した回では、日英全く同じ案内をしていて問題なかった）。ガイドさんの時間管理や参加者への時間周知がしっかりしていたため、全ての観光地において時間通りに出発。ガイドさんに質問するととても丁寧にご案内頂いた。
1日で、伏見稲荷、清水寺、金閣寺、嵐山・嵯峨野全てを回ることができ、とても充実した内容。自分自身ではここまで効率的に回れなかったので、参加して大正解だった。

I participated because I wanted to go to the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, and Kouri Island was also nice.
At the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, we had plenty of time and even enjoyed a dolphin show.
Additionally, Manzamo was breathtaking.
The guide sang cutely, performed Ryukyu dances, and taught us, making it a very satisfying day.
If you buy the snacks recommended by the guide, you can't go wrong.

However, more than half of the passengers were not Japanese.
Please be cautious if that doesn't suit you.

美ら海水族館に行きたかったので参加しましたが、古宇利島も良かったです。
美ら海水族館では時間もたっぷりあり、イルカショーまで楽しめました。
また、万座毛も絶景でした。
ガイドさんが、可愛く歌ってくれたり、琉球踊りを踊ってくれたり、教えてくれたり、大満足な一日でした。
お菓子もガイドさんオススメを買えば間違いないです。

ただ、乗客は半数以上が日本人ではありません。
合わない方はお気をつけて

I wanted to see what a power spot was like, so I participated in the tour. During the drive to the northern part, I listened to the audio guide and Okinawan songs, enjoying the scenery outside without getting bored. Cape Hedo had a beautiful view, and I'm glad I went. At the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, I didn't feel rushed for time, but I think a slightly faster pace was just right.

I stayed at the aquarium for three hours and also relaxed at the adjacent beach. If I had more time, I would have liked to see the dolphin show and other buildings, but considering the schedule, it couldn't be helped. It was a very nice aquarium, so next time I want to join a tour that includes Kouri Island and visit again.

パワースポットとあったのでどんなところか行ってみたく参加しました。北部へのドライブ中は音声ガイドと沖縄ソングを聞き、外の景色を見ながら飽きることなく行けました。辺戸岬はとても景色良く、行ってよかったです。大石林山は時間が足りないことはありませんでしたが、少し急ぎ足で歩いてちょうどいい時間割だと思います。
水族館滞在は3時間で、水族館の他に隣接したビーチでのんびりしました。もっと時間があったらイルカショーや他の建物を見たかったですが、時間割を考えると仕方ないと思います。とてもよい水族館だったので、今度は古宇利島とセットのツアーに参加して再訪したいです。

This tour was really great!!! It's with the company Gray Line Tours and they take you to Fuji, Hakone sky gondola, Owakudani valley, and a cruise on lake Ashi. Our guide "Yoshi" was really funny, interesting, and informative. He told us just the perfect amount of information and made it memorable. He took care of us well on the bullet train too. There was enough time at all the destinations to enjoy. I recommend this trip to Mt Fuji and the surrounding area!

Shirakawa-go and Gokayama were of course great, but the scenery along the White Road was even more wonderful than I had expected. Above all, the guide was a very nice person, and their stories were interesting, which made the experience very enjoyable. I confidently believe this is a tour I can recommend to others.

白川郷と五箇山はもちろん良かったのですが、ホワイトロードの景色も期待していた以上に素晴らしかったです。何よりガイドさんがとても良い方で、しかもお話が面白かったので、とても楽しむことができました。
自信を持って他の方にもお薦めできるツアーだと思います。