All Reviews for 1-Day Tours

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。

I was worried that the meeting times would be lax since there were many foreign tourists. However, the guide emphasized punctuality and mentioned that the bus would leave anyone who was late behind (though I doubt they would actually do that), so we departed on time.

Both the guide and the driver were kind, which was great. My child stuck close to the guide while walking to the aquarium (laughs). We had a wonderful time!

外国人の方々が多く、先々の集合時間がダラダラしそうだなぁーと思ってましたが。
ガイドさんが時間厳守と言って、バスは遅れてくる人は置いていくと〔おいてはいかないだろうけど〕
注意してたので時間通りの出発でした

ガイドさんも運転士さんも優しい方でよかったです
うちの子は水族館に歩いて向かう時、ガイドさんにずっとくっついてました（笑）
すごくたのしめました

Climbing Date: June 15, 2018
Weather: Rain and clouds (changing frequently)
Temperature: Around 15 to 23°C

I always wanted to see this at least once in my life, so my spouse and I participated.
Both of us work desk jobs and only occasionally go for walks, so we chose this tour that included a guide and rental gear.

On the morning of the event, we were picked up by a van from the hotel.
If we were participating individually, we would have had to take a regular group bus to the Arakawa Trailhead, but since it was a tour, we went directly to the trailhead.

At the trailhead, we had breakfast that we had ordered from the hotel and did some light stretching.
Since we were a group of five, we each introduced ourselves briefly.
And then, off we went!

The weather that day was a mix of light rain, rain, and clouds, so we walked along the trolley path with our folding umbrellas.
*At this time of year, a headlamp was not necessary.*

Our guide mentioned that they moved to Yakushima a few years ago.
They used to be a mountain photographer, so they shared knowledge about Yakushima, as well as differences from other mountains and islands, and recommended some photo spots.

Due to weight considerations, I gave up on bringing my DSLR and opted for a mirrorless camera with a standard lens, but I regretted not bringing a wide-angle lens. The scenery was filled with forests and many giant trees.

Since the trolley path involved a lot of walking, chatting with the guide and fellow participants made the time feel shorter.

Once we finished the trolley path, we entered the actual climbing trail.
On the climbing trail, beginners are not allowed to use umbrellas, so we wore raincoats.
Using trekking poles is allowed, but those who are not used to them are advised not to use them. This way, both hands are free to hold onto rocks or handrails for safety.
As a beginner, I did not use trekking poles and climbed with waterproof gloves on both hands.
I recommend gloves, as climbing bare-handed could lead to injuries.

At the Wilson Stump, you can take heart-shaped photos, but I didn’t realize it was from a specific spot…
So, we ended up lining up to take turns for the photos.

The Great Cedar was impressive and close by.
Personally, I preferred it over the Jomon Cedar.
*Starting next year, due to environmental protection, the climbing path will be on the backside of the tree.*

And then, we reached the Jomon Cedar. The mist added a magical touch.
I heard that three new observation decks were added in 2017, allowing for different angles to view it.
However, it was far away… I heard it used to be much closer.

Then, we began our descent.

We had lunch during the descent.
The guide served us miso soup. It was delicious to have lunch outside after a long time. The light rain didn’t bother us at all.

I thought it would just be a matter of walking back, but then an accident occurred!
My right knee developed runner's knee, and I started feeling pain with every step.
When I informed the guide, they said, “You’ll have to rely on your willpower to descend,” so I applied a pain relief patch at a rest area and used trekking poles on the trolley path to somehow make it back to the trailhead.
Since I couldn’t keep up with the pace of the other participants, the guide let me go ahead and explained the sightseeing spots to the others or took short breaks, making sure to accommodate my pace, for which I was truly grateful.

As for my body, I had been stretching during the climb, so the muscle soreness and fatigue the next day were much lighter than I expected.

If you go individually, you might only focus on the Jomon Cedar and miss out on the spots and photo opportunities along the way, so I recommend a guided tour.

[Rental Process]
■ Rental
- After arriving at the airport, a vendor will be waiting at the airport exit.
(If you arrive by ferry, it will likely be at the port.)
- First,

登山日：2018年6月15日
天候：雨時々曇（ころころ変わる）
気温：15～23℃くらい

人生で１度は見てみたいと思い、夫婦で参加しました。
二人ともデスクワークの仕事で、ウォーキングをたまにやる程度でしたので、ガイド付きと登山グッズレンタルプランのある、このツアーを選択しました。

当日の朝はワゴンでホテルに迎えにきていただきました。
荒川登山口まで、個人参加だと一般の団体バスで行かなくてはなりませんが、ツアーだったので直接登山口までいけました。

登山口では予めホテルで頼んでおいた朝食を食べ、軽くストレッチ。
5人グループだったので、それぞれ簡単な自己紹介をしました。
そして、いざ出発！

当日は小雨、雨、曇りがランダムに切り替わる天気だったため、
トロッコ道では折り畳み傘を差しながら進みました。
※時期的にヘッドライトは不要でした。

ガイドさんは数年前に屋久島に移住してきたそうです。
元山写真家だったそうで、屋久島の知識はもちろんの事
他の山や島との違い、撮影スポットも教えてもらいました。

重量の関係で一眼レフは諦めてミラーレス＋標準レンズに
したんですが、やはり広角持っていけばよかったと後悔。
視界一面森世界になったり、巨大な樹が多いです。

トロッコ道はひたすら歩くという要素が多いため、ガイドさんや
同行の参加者さん達とお喋りしながらだと時間が短く感じられます。

トロッコ道が終わると本格的な登山道になります。
登山道では(初心者は)傘は使用できないため、カッパを着ます。
ストックを使用してもよいですが、ストックを使い慣れていない人は
あえて使わない方がよいそうです。その分両手が空いているため、
岩や手すりに掴まった方が安全と言われました。
私は初心者だったためストックは使用せず、両手に登山用防水グローブ
をはめて登りました。
素手だとケガをしそうなので、グローブはお勧めです。

ウィルソン株ではハート型の写真が撮れます、が
特定の場所からだとは思わなかった…
なので、参加者同士で順番に並んで撮影する感じでした。

大王杉は、近くてすごい迫力でした。
個人的には縄文杉より良かったです。
※来年から環境保護の点から登山道が樹の裏側になるそうです。

そして、縄文杉。霧が程よくかかっていてすごく幻想的でした。
2017年から展望デッキが３か所に増えたそうで、角度違いで見れました。
但し、遠いです…昔はもっと近かったそうですが。

そして、下山開始。

下山途中でお昼を食べました。
ガイドさんが味噌汁を振舞ってくれました。久しぶりに外で食べるランチは
美味しかったです。小雨も全然気になりませんでした。

後はひたすら歩くだけと思ったのですが、アクシデント発生！
私の右膝がランナー膝になってしまい、歩くたびに痛みが走るようになってしまいました。
ガイドさんに伝えたところ、「気力で下山するしかない」との事だったので
休憩所で湿布を貼って、トロッコ道ではストックを使いなんとか登山口まで
たどり着きました。
他の参加者のペースにはついていけなかったので、ガイドさんは私を先に行かせて他の参加者には観光スポットの説明をしたり、小休憩したりしてなるべく私の歩くペースに気を使ってくれたので本当に感謝です。

体に関しては登山途中からストレッチをしていたので、次の日の筋肉痛や疲れは思ってたより全然軽く済みました。

個人で行くと縄文杉だけが目的になってしまい、途中のスポットや撮影ポイントもわからないので、ガイド付きのツアーをお勧めします。

[レンタルの流れ]
■貸出
・空港に到着後、空港出口で業者さんが待っています。
（フェリーの場合は港と思います。）
・まずは靴を実際に持ってきてくれて、自分にしっくりくるサイズを探します。
　私は厚手の登山用の靴下を持参していたので普段よりワンサイズ大きいサイズにしました。
・雨具も３サイズ(S・M・L)あるので選びます。
　これも実際に着て確認できます。
・バックパックはワンサイズですが、防水カバーの使い方等の注意事項
　を教えてくれます。
・私は追加でストックを1本レンタルしたので、その使い方も教えてもらいました。
・全て終えたらレンタル道具一式をホテルまで持って帰ります。

■返却
・ホテルから帰ってきたらレンタル道具を一式揃えて
　ホテルのフロントに預けます。
・その際、業者が翌日取りにくる旨を伝えます。
・靴は多分乾かないので、ホテルにサービスがあれば頼んでもよいと思います。
　（私はそのまま返却してしまいました）

This was my first trip to Ishigaki Island. The weather was cloudy. The bus was scheduled to leave the hotel at 7:25 AM, so it arrived in front of the hotel by 7:20 AM. Unfortunately, other groups arrived around 7:35 AM, causing a delay in our departure.

Once we arrived at the terminal, we divided into groups for explanations. It felt like a small island, Yufu Island, was attached to Iriomote Island. We transferred to a boat immediately after arriving at Iriomote Island for a mangrove cruise, then took a bus to Yufu. Once there, we took a cart ride, followed by lunch (40 minutes) and a short walk (30 minutes). However, during the walk, I found myself rushing back to the meeting point after just going for ice cream!

From Yufu, we took the cart back, then a bus, and immediately transferred to a boat to Taketomi. We only arrived at Iriomote Island by bus.

Upon arriving at Taketomi Island, we quickly went on a glass-bottom boat (30 minutes). Once on land, we took a small bus to the cart boarding area, where our names were called for the cart ride. We took a light tour around Taketomi, and once that was done, we immediately took a small bus to the port and then a boat back to Ishigaki.

This was the general itinerary. It felt like we were constantly changing modes of transportation and just sitting around (laughs). Honestly, I found Taketomi Island quite unsatisfactory, and since there was no free time, I wouldn't recommend the glass-bottom boat and cart ride plan. There simply wasn't enough time for both. I would have preferred a later return boat, but the schedule was fixed.

What I liked: It provided an opportunity to visit places I wouldn't normally go to. I was able to see the mangrove forest.

What I wouldn't recommend: The glass-bottom boat at Taketomi Island. The shallow and deep areas alternated quite a bit, so seeing the fish felt underwhelming, like, "Is that it?" (Since it takes 30 minutes to go out and come back.)

初の石垣島旅行。天気は曇り。
朝7:25にホテル発ということで、バスは7:20にはホテル前に
来ていました。
ただ不運なことに私たちのほかの団体さんが7:35とかに
平気で来て、出発から遅れ気味。
ターミナルについたら、各コースに分かれて説明を聞きます。

西表島の中に、小さな由布島がくっついている感じ。
石垣→西表島ついてすぐ船乗り換えてマングローブクルーズ
→すぐバスで由布。ついてすぐ牛車→由布で
ご飯（40分）＆散策（30分）くらい。散策といっても
ちょっとアイス食べに行っていたらもう集合場所に戻らないと！ってなる。

由布→牛車→すぐバス→すぐ船で竹富へ。
西表島はバスで上陸のみでした。

竹富島到着→すぐグラスボード（30分）→陸についたら、
小さいバスで牛車乗り場へ→名前呼ばれて牛車→竹富を軽く回る
→終わったら即小さいバスで船場へ→船で石垣。

こんな感じの工程です。乗り物をバンバン変えて座っている感じ（笑）
正直、竹富島とか全く物足りなくて、自由時間なかったので、
グラスボードと牛車プランはオススメしないですねー。両方は時間が
なさすぎる。帰りの船がもう少し後のがいいのだけど、時間が決まってました。

良かったところ：個人ではわざわざいかないところに行くきっかけに
なったこと。マングローブ群がみれたこと。

オススメしないこと：竹富島でグラスボード
浅瀬と深いところが結構交互にある感じなので、何度も
深いところと浅瀬を見るので、実際に魚を見た感じが
え？これだけ？って感じだった。（30分で沖まで行って戻ってくるので）

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Above all, it was great that it was only Japanese people. From the initial explanation to the detailed instructions for transferring vehicles, everything was clear and there was no confusion. Finally, thank you for taking us by large bus to the ANA InterContinental Hotel. The tour guide, the person who provided explanations, and the driver were all great.

何よりも、日本人だけだったのが最高でした。最初の説明から乗り物の乗り換えや、間違わないように導く細かな指示が解りやすく、迷うことが無かった。最後は貸し切りでANAインターコンチネンタルホテルまで大型バスで送って頂きありがとうございました。添乗員らしき方も、説明頂いた方も、運転手さんも良かったです。

see most of the city, with excellent commentary and history. Helpfull staff.

Tour was really good except food.
Tour guide she was really a good girl... we thoroughly enjoyed our trip with her.

Food was not good
Though it was traditional but it was yukk.
We got some pastry n coffee to fill our tummy afterwards as we were hungry since morning and got to have this lunch which we couldn’t eat.
Hope to have some room of improvement for food in coming trips.
Thank you

Goed excursion, fantastic organized!
Guide Icko was super!!!!

I stayed in Osaka for three days, and while searching online for a day trip to Kyoto, I found this tour. My mother and I participated in a monitor tour, which offered a free spot for one person if we submitted our experiences. Unfortunately, it rained on the day of the tour, and there were many school trip students, tourists, and foreigners everywhere. The rain made it difficult to move forward as umbrellas kept bumping into each other, and we often had to return early. My mother also had trouble walking, so we bought some souvenirs and returned to the bus early to rest. I was really happy that our tour guide, Haru, was considerate and checked on us frequently. I am very grateful for that. I hope for better weather next time and would like to participate again.

大阪に3日間滞在するので、一日京都へ行ってみようとネットで検索していたら、このツアーを見つけました。母と二人で参加し、モニターツアーで、体験談を投稿すると、１人分が無料になるということに魅力を感じ参加することにしました。当日はあいにくの雨で、どこも修学旅行生や観光客、外国の方で人が多く、雨も降っていたので、傘が当たってなかなか前に進めず途中で帰ってくることが多かったです。母も足が悪く、歩くのが辛そうだったので、お土産を買って早めにバスに帰り休んでいました。そけで、添乗員のハルさんが気をつかってくださり、よく声をかけていただけたことが嬉かったです。すごく感謝してます。次回は天気に恵まれることを祈り、また参加してみたいとおもいました。

This is my second time in Ishigaki Island. Last time I rented a car, but this time I didn't, so I joined a half-day island tour. Since the forecast predicted rain on the day of my reservation, I asked the bus company to change it, and I was glad to receive a positive response from a very friendly employee. The guide provided detailed explanations about the island, which helped me understand Ishigaki Island better, and the lunch was delicious. It was a satisfying tour.

石垣島は2度目ですが、前回はレンタカーで今回はレンタカーを借りなかったので半日の島巡りツアーに参加しました。予約日が雨の予報でしたので、変更を当日バス会社にお願いしましたが、とても感じのいい社員の方からのOKの返事を頂いてよかったです。ガイドさんの丁寧な島の説明で石垣島のことがよくわかりましたし、昼食も美味しかったです。満足のツアーでした。

I participated in the morning tour. I was looking forward to the guide being the famous old man mentioned, but I was a bit disappointed when it turned out to be a female guide. However, she was very articulate and I was able to enjoy exploring Ishigaki Island.

At Kabira Bay, I took a glass-bottom boat for an additional fee. Although the sea was murky due to low tide, I was able to see sea turtles!

The view from Tamatorizaki Observatory, where you can see both the East China Sea and the Pacific Ocean, was truly wonderful.

If your flight from Ishigaki Airport is around 3 PM, this tour might be just right for you. You can quickly circle Ishigaki Island, enjoy lunch, and be dropped off at the airport at the end, making it a great value for the price.

午前発プランで参加しました。
午前は名物おじさんのガイドという記載があり、楽しみにしていましたが、女性のガイドさんでちょっとがっかり。
しかし、そのガイドの方もとても話上手な方で、楽しく石垣島を巡ることが出来ました。

川平湾では別料金でグラスボートに乗りました。
干潮時で海が濁っていたのですが、ウミガメが見れました！


東シナ海と太平洋が一望できる、玉取崎展望台からの眺望かとても素晴らしいと感じました。

もし、石垣空港からのフライトが3時近くであれば、このツアーを参加するとちょうど良いかもしれません。
石垣島を駆け足で一周出来て、ランチもついて最後は空港で降ろして貰えるので、コスパ最高です。

I was able to create the best memories on my first trip to Okinawa.

First, I went to Kouri Island, and while crossing the Kouri Bridge, we had a "camera time." The staff helped eliminate distractions like the tour name and the driver's UV protection board, providing us with the perfect shooting environment.

The next attraction was the main highlight, the Churaumi Aquarium, where I was overwhelmed by the size and presence of the whale sharks and manta rays. Right next to the giant tank, there’s a café, and I was surprised that as soon as I paid, my food was ready. Eating it while still warm was a delightful surprise. Additionally, at the Okashi Goten, I enjoyed the delicious treats, and at Manzamo, I was reminded of the caves in Dogashima. Ryukyu Village made me feel like I had time-traveled back to a wonderful era.

This time, I signed up for the Wagyu Ryukyu Kaiseki and Ryukyu Dance plan. The Wagyu Ryukyu Kaiseki featured local dishes that exceeded my expectations. I managed to enjoy the shabu-shabu, but I got full from the local beer and awamori, which unfortunately left me unable to finish the meal. Next time, I want to drink alcohol after finishing the food. The Ryukyu Dance was wonderful, allowing me to feel the elegance of the Ryukyu Kingdom.

I appreciate the guide for contacting the restaurant "Urashima" to let them know we might be late. I am very grateful for their consideration. I also want to thank the staff at "Urashima" for their kindness. Thank you very much.

初めての沖縄旅行で、最高の思い出作りが出来ました。
まず最初に、古宇利島へ行ったのですが、古宇利大橋を渡るときには、カメラタイムということで、前方に有った、ツアー名、運転手さんの紫外線カットのボード等々の撮影に邪魔な物を排除して頂き、最高の撮影環境を提供して頂きました。
次の観光は、メインの「美ら海水族館」は、ジンベエザメ、マンタには、大きさによる迫力で圧倒されました。 巨大水槽のすぐ隣にはカフェがあるのですが、会計をするとすぐに、料理ができ上がってきたのには、びっくりで、食べて、暖かさに、超びっくりでした。また、菓子御殿は、美味しさを頂き、万座毛は、堂が島の洞窟を思い出したり、琉球村は、昔の良き時代にタイムスリップした錯覚になりました。
今回は、和琉会席・琉球舞踊プランを申込んだのですが、和琉会席は、地元の料理であり、期待・想像以上でしたが、しゃぶしゃぶまでは、頑張って食することができたのですが、地ビール、泡盛のお酒でお腹がいっぱいになり、食事は、残念な結果になりました。次回は、料理を完食後にアルコールを飲みたいと思っています。また、文化知るうえでは、琉球舞踊は、素晴らしく、琉球王国の優雅さが感じることができました。
予約時間に間に合わないかもしれない旨を、ガイドさんから、お店「うらしま」にご連絡して頂き、気配りに感謝・感謝です。
また、「うらしま」のスタッフの優しさも感謝しております。有難うございました。

This tour was really good for visiting many places in one day at a really inexpensive price. I went to four really interesting spots.
While there was an English audio guide on the bus, it wasn't that good and the actual guide doesn't speak English. Which is fine because you don't necessarily need that because most of the location had employees that do speak some English. Also the tour guide sang a few, what I assume, traditional Ryukyu songs.
I wish I had more time in some places and less in others, but like I said for the price it can't be beat. Just be prepared for a long bus ride.

The tour had about 80-90% international participants, and the guide provided information about the sightseeing spots in both Japanese and English. (It felt like participating in an overseas tour...) I was prepared, but the schedule was quite tight! At each destination, we were told to return by a specific time, and before you know it, the time is up. However, I recommend it for those who want to see many famous places in Kyoto in one day! There was the unfortunate news that Kiyomizu-dera is undergoing major renovations!!! But overall, I think it was a great value tour that covered a lot of highlights. Thank you!

ツアーは、８・９割が海外の方でガイドさんが日本語と英語で観光地の案内をしてくれました。（海外ツアーに参加している様な気分も味わえたり．．．）
覚悟はしていましたがかなりタイトなスケジュールです！
各目的地に着くと何時何分までに戻って来てくださいと言われ。あっという間に時間が来てしまいますが、１日で京都の名所をたくさん回りたい方にはお勧めです！
楽しみにしていた清水寺が大改修中！！！という悲劇もありましが、トータル的にはいいとこ取りのお得なツアーだったと思います。ありがとうございました！

Overall the trip was really nice. We had a very good view of Mount Fuji and the lady that guided us was very professional and very well prepared, maintaining a pleasant atmosphere all the time. Unfortunately we've done this trip at the beginning of raining season (beginning of June) so Hakone area and Lake Ashi was immersed in a very thick fog (luckily the weather around Mount Fuji was very good and we had a clear view of the mountain). But again check very carefully the weather before booking the trip! The success of this trip will be defined by the weather conditions! The lunch wasn't very rich but overall OK (hot pot with rice). You can pack some sweets to have it with you.

It was a very international bus tour with only foreign participants. The guide was also fluent in English. They took us to all the important spots, which was very helpful. ^ - ^

外国の方しかいなくて、かなり国際的なバスツアーでした。
ガイドさんも英語堪能でした。
要所要所きちんと連れて行ってくださり助かりました^ - ^