All Reviews for 1-Day Tours

Nice intro to the city, all for a very reasonable price. Seats were comfy and the sights were a delight. Barely used the audio guide, though.

The tour is perfect for first-time Tokyo visitors. The bus took us around the must-see sights such as the Tokyo Tower, Rainbow Bridge, Odaiba Marine Park, Tokyo's version of the Statue of Liberty and the Kabuki-za Theater (I can't remember the rest!). There was an audio guide that translated the commentaries, which was helpful, but after a while I took it off and just kind of figured it out. We went for the night tour in May and it was still pretty chilly, so be sure to bring a jacket!

Good price/quality, although the audio can be a bit funny at times (some of the descriptions had us in fits, because they were unintentionally hilarious). Tokyo Tower's lights came on right as we passed by, which was really pretty

It was nice seeing some of the highlights of Tokyo in a quick time. The audio guide had pretty strange facts that I didn't know about Tokyo too. But after a while, I just decided to ignore the audio and just enjoy the view.
Even in May after the sun went down it was rather cold!

I was planning my schedule for the weekend, Friday to Sunday, while participating from Fukuoka. I really wanted to visit these two places, so I found a tour that goes to Jomon Sugi on Saturday and Shiratani on half of Sunday. However, since my flight back to Fukuoka is at 11:00, I thought it would be impossible to do a tour on the third day, and I was considering returning via Kagoshima. While searching, I found this site. I actually visited both places and was able to enjoy satisfying trekking.

The departure was from Shiratani Hiroba. The path was muddy due to the rain, but the moss in the mossy forest was beautifully fresh. When I reached the trolley road, the rain had stopped, and the route was smooth and not crowded, allowing us to reach Jomon Sugi. The guide explained that if we started from the Arakawa trailhead, we would have to march while stepping on the railway ties, which would be crowded, so we climbed from here instead. However, I regret that after parting ways with the guide and descending to Arakawa, there was a discrepancy in the schedule and bus times, causing us to return to the hotel late.

Next, I would like to aim for a day trip to Mount Kuju.

福岡からの参加で週末の金土日を利用して予定を考えていました。この２ヶ所を是非行きたいので土曜日を縄文杉、日曜日の半分を白谷というツアーは見つけていたのですが、福岡の帰りの飛行機が１１：００発なので3日目のツアーは無理と考え鹿児島経由で帰ろうか？など探していたところ、こちらのサイトで見つけました。実際に2つを行き、満足できるトレッキングが出来ました。
出発は白谷広場からでした。雨模様の足元がぬかるむ道でしたが、苔むす森を通った時の苔はみずみずしい美しさがありました。トロッコ道に出たときは雨も上がり、順路もスムーズで混んでなく、縄文杉までたど着きました。荒川登山口からの歩きだと線路の枕木を踏みながらの行進になるので、また混みあうのでこちらから登ったとガイドさんが説明してくれました。ただ、帰りをガイドさんと別れて荒川口に下りたので行程時間やバス時間にズレが出てホテルに帰るのが遅れてしまった点は反省でした。
次は日帰り宮之浦岳登山を目指したいと思っています。

I was guided by Natsuko, who can provide tours in English, along with my German friend to places like Nijo Castle, Kinkaku-ji, and Arashiyama. Her thoughtfulness, language skills, and knowledge of history were all wonderful, and my friend from overseas was very pleased. Her explanations at each temple and shrine were profound, and I believe she has studied very well. I would definitely like to explore Kyoto again with Natsuko as my guide. Thank you very much!

ドイツ人の友人と共に二条城、金閣寺、嵐山などを英語ガイドが出来る夏子さんに案内して頂きました。彼女の細やかな思いやりも語学力も歴史の知識も全てが素晴らしく、海外からの友人もとても喜んでおられました。それぞれの寺社での彼女の説明は奥深く、とてもよく勉強されていると思います。また京都観光をするときにはまた夏子さんのガイド付きで是非回ってみたいです。本当にありがとうございした。

15/05/2017, we found this tour very good! Meeting our tour guide was easy and we boarded a nice clean and comfortable bus. Our tour guide was Levin and he was very informative, funny and helpful. Our first stop was Lake Kawaguchi-ko where we were lucky enough to get a brief look at Mt Fuji and enjoyed a delicious freshly made blueberry soft cream (ice cream), we then went to the 8 ponds in Oshino Hakkai and drank from the fountain of youth which is mineral water from the volcanic area and saw carp swimming in the creater like ponds and took photos of some cherry blossom trees. We then drove to a ninja village where we ate japanese style lunch and took a photo with a ninja and joined in some ninja activities. Next stop was the 5th station where we were lucky enough to be able to be driven all the way to the top of the 5th station (it can be closed due to weather conditions), it was very cold and windy but was lovely to see Mt Fuji close up! We also received a special gift at this point and our final stop was a 4d movie experience which was very amazing technology and scenery of Mt Fuji and surrounding areas and quite fun. Throughout the trip our guide Levin was giving us facts about the areas and making the tour fun and interesting for us and was more than happy to answer our questions.
I would recommend this tour!

The tour was really nice and I got to see a lot of Tokyo that I might not have gone to otherwise. I was able to do all three route in one day, but that was with only getting off at two stops for an hour each. So you might only be able to do two of the routes if you want to get off at more places. I did notice a slight problem with the recorded tour cutting off and skipping to the next section if we were going to fast, but it didn't happen too often. Would definitely recommend if you want a quick overview of the area to see where it is you want to explore more later.

The day before was a thunderstorm, marking the start of the rainy season. I was worried about the rain forecast for the day, but we managed to stay dry, with occasional glimpses of sunshine.

Although it was cloudy, the view from Cape Hedo was breathtaking, and we could see Yoronjima Island as well. At Oishi Forest Park, we had the surprise of encountering a wild family of small boars. The strangely shaped rocks and the impressive giant banyan tree were incredibly soothing.

After that, we enjoyed a lunch buffet at the hotel. Honestly, I overindulged... It was just too delicious...

Since it was a tour to the northernmost point of Okinawa, we had a long bus ride, but the spacious seating and the music from Okinawan musicians made it a comfortable and relaxing experience. The tour guide's explanations were thorough and very easy to understand, making for a highly satisfying day.

I would love to go back on a sunny day!

前日は雷雨で梅雨入り。当日も雨予報でどうなる事かと思いましたが、時折晴れ間も見られるなど無事濡れずに済みました。
曇り空であったものの、辺戸岬からの眺めは絶景で、与論島も見渡すことが出来ました。
大石林山では野生の小さいイノシシ親子に遭遇するサプライズ。
不思議な形の岩と迫力満点な巨大ガジュマルに大いに癒されました。
その後はホテルでのランチビュッフェ。
正直、食べ過ぎました。。。
美味し過ぎました。。。
沖縄最北端へのツアーの為、長時間のバス移動でしたが、シート間隔が広く、また沖縄出身ミュージシャンの歌が流れるなど快適にくつろげました。
添乗員さんの説明も丁寧でとてもわかりやすく、大満足な一日となりました。
快晴の日にまた行きたいなー。

The tour was really nice and made seeing Okinawa easier as the public transport was hard to understand. The aquarium was the only reason we did the tour but the other stops were entertaining as well. The aquarium was really nice and we probably could have used more than 3 hours here but it was just enough and we got to see the dolphin show.

The Grand Tour of Tokyo Highlights gives you insight into the historical background of what Tokyo is, the shoguns and the emperors and the cultural achievements of that period, as well as an understanding of what Tokyo is today, a 36 million capital, surprisingly well functioning and hugely impressive.

The trip was fine, we enjoyed each segment very much!
The 2 guides were also very nice and helpful!

The restaurant was just fine- not enough choise, and only fried food! Was acceptable but we expected a bit more choise and at least one kind of fish ?
On the wax back they left us in shinzuku- before booking we understood that we be driven to our hotels.
But generally speaking was overall just fine - I will also recommend my friends to take this tour once they travel to Tokyo!
The bus wasn't very comfortable
We expected something new was an old bus, and on the way back fm Mount Fuji , the guides just left us alone- they did not talked or gave further information Or whatsoever!

Thank you for having us JM yr tour- the fact that we had to pay 2 for 1 it made trip more convenient!

Otherwise price seems too high!

Hope to meet again in one of yr tours

Regards
Robert futsi

We were accommodated even if reservation was only one day before the activity. We were fetched on time and arrived to our destination as expected. Lunch was good. It was very organized. The tour guide spoke English well and explained everything very well. No time was wasted. Yes, we enjoyed the one day trip and will probably recommend it to friends.

Since this is my second time visiting Taketomi Island, I chose a relaxed rental bicycle plan this time. I think the size of Taketomi Island is just right for exploring by bicycle. This plan includes not only the ferry ticket and rental bicycle fee but also round-trip transportation from the hotel and luggage storage service at the island terminal, so I found it to be a great deal.

竹富島に行くのは2回目なので、今回はのんびりレンタサイクルのプランを選びました。竹富島の広さは、レンタサイクルくらいがちょうどいいなと思います。このプランには乗船券とレンタサイクル代だけではなく、ホテルからの往復送迎や離島ターミナルでの荷物預かりのサービスもついているので、とてもお得だと思いました。

The plan included transportation to the trailhead, which was really helpful since the morning was early and my knees were in agony on the way back. I definitely recommend this plan for anyone going!

The local bus was packed, which was unfortunate.

The journey to Jomon Sugi is mostly along a trolley path, and our guide shared various interesting points along the way, making it enjoyable. The final stretch is a tough climb that continues to the third section, but it wasn't too difficult. However, the descent back was quite hard on my knees.

We walked for 11 hours straight, but the excitement of seeing Jomon Sugi and the sense of accomplishment upon returning felt amazing.

Next, I want to try the Shiratani Unsuikyo course as well.

登山口までの送迎付きプランだったのですが、行きは朝が早いし帰りは膝が大爆笑してたのですごく助かりました。これから行く人は絶対このプランがおすすめ！
路線バスは箱詰め状態で可愛そうでした。。
縄文杉までの道のりは2/3はトロッコ道で途中も見所などガイドさんがいろいろ話してくれて楽しく行けました。最後は地獄の登りが三丁目まで続きますが、そんなに大変じゃなかったです。ただ、帰りの下りは結構膝にきました
11時間歩きっぱなしですが、縄文杉を見た感動と帰って来た達成感、充実感がすごく気持ち良かったです。
次は白谷雲水峡コースも行ってみたいです。

Iriomote's mangrove cruise was easy to understand thanks to the detailed explanations from the guide, and the scenery while riding the water buffalo to Yufu was breathtaking! Additionally, Taketomi Island is simply a wonderful place; the flowers are beautiful, and riding the water buffalo while exploring is incredibly soothing. I traveled alone, but I had a great time. I highly recommend this!

西表はマングローブクルーズはガイドさんの細かい説明で分かりやすかったし、水牛にのって由布へ行く時の景色のすごさは感動！そして竹富島はなんともいえない良いところ花は綺麗だし水牛に乗って散策してるときはすごく癒されます。一人旅でしたがすごく楽しめました。これはオススメです！

I have always wanted to see Mt. Fuji and this day tour did not disappoint on the visit. I enjoyed seeing the countryside and also the very impressive Bullet Train on the ride back to Tokyo.
I would skip at all costs the included lunch. It had been sitting out all prepared for some time when we arrived at the restaurant. The fried food was cold and the other parts of the meal were tasteless. It was not worth the money. My advice is pack a sack lunch and eat it outside where the view is pretty. Also, the cruise on Lake Ashi was fair. There were too many people crowding the railing of the boat and it was difficult to see the scenery if you are under 5 foot 5 inches! There were no available seats. This was a very long day trip and it would not be suitable for young children as they would be tired and bored. I am glad i saw Mt. Fuji and experienced the Bullet Train. I could have passed on the lunch and the cruise. My two companions were of the same opinion. One last comment, I felt rushed on this trip as we just made the last cable car ride and there was also a good deal of commotion getting everyone settled at the station where we caught the Bullet Train.

The Churaumi Aquarium focused on areas I couldn't see during my last tour, and I also entered the botanical garden associated with it, where I was able to see beautiful flowers that truly refreshed my spirit. On Kouri Island, I enjoyed a leisurely walk along the sandy beach. At the underwater observatory, I was able to observe many tropical fish, and at American Village, I spent the day enjoying some window shopping and an early dinner. However, I felt that the conversation between the bus driver and the tour guide was a bit too loud. I would have appreciated it if they could have spoken a little more quietly. Other than that, I am very satisfied.

美ら海水族館は前回のツアーで観れなかった所を中心に見て回り、関連施設の植物園の方にも入園し、綺麗な花を見ることが出来、心が癒されました。古宇利島では砂浜をのんびり散歩させて頂くことが出来ました。海中展望台では、多くの熱帯魚を観察することが出来、アメリカンビレッジではウインドショッピングを中心に、早めの夕食と一日中、楽しく過ごすことが出来ました。ただ一点、バスの運転手と添乗員の私語の会話が少し声が大きかったような気がしました。もう少し、小声で話をして頂ければと思いました。それ以外は満足しています。

It was our first time in Japan and we decided to take a tour to mt.Fuji. There was alot of tour companies offering packages but we decided to take Japan Panoramic Tours and we were not disappointed! Our tour guide Taejun Kim was very informative and friendly. While the bus ride and stops along the way to mt.fuji was superb! Amazing tour and great company. Wil recommend it to anyone wanting to visit Mt.Fuji! My Brother and sister will be visiting next month, will definitely give this package to them! Thank you for such a great time :)

All 3 trips are worthwhile and there's adequate English translation. However I found the time between pickups too long. It meant that if you got off at a couple of things you struggled to complete the loop. They need a few more buses to make the average waiting time 30 minutes, not 60 or 90 minutes.

We took one day tour to visit the aquarium and other famous spots. The tour was very well organized , the lead guide was really cheerful , cooperative and gave a great overview of Okinawa and the tour places. Even arranged vegetarian food on request.

The only minor issue we had was that since our pick up point was the first in the morning , we had to go around to all pick up points before starting the tour almost 3 hours after boarding.

We have been traveling in Japan for last seven days beginning our tour to Odavara and Hakone mountain trail followed by visit to Kyoto and then to Yokahama and finally to Tokyo. Wanting to get most value of the limited time available at our disposal, we have been exploring options at every place that we visited in Japan and Veltra's one day tour around Tokyo turned out to be the best choice that we did in Tokyo. The tour covers most important places from Imperial palace, Akasuka temple area, fish market and Odiaba cruise with nice lunch included in the itinaray and return journey taking you through all the other interesting places with option to get off for self exploration. Thus covered entire city with good time given at every place for you to absorb the place. Fish market was a surprise in the package and the crab meat turned out to be the best crab we have ever tasted. Do not miss this..

I usually visit Okinawa about three times a year. This time during Golden Week, I rented a car, but considering the distance and traffic, I found it cumbersome to drive myself. So, I chose this course that includes the Oishi Forest, which I hadn't been to before, among the many options available at the Churaumi Aquarium.

Both Cape Hedo and Oishi Forest were perfect walking courses for my legs that had been sitting on the bus, allowing me to enjoy wonderful and unique views. The lunch buffet was also delicious.

While there was a huge traffic jam for regular cars trying to enter the parking lot at the Churaumi Aquarium, tourist buses have their own parking area, so we were free from the congestion.

I heard that the bus for this course is spacious and comfortable, making the travel time relaxed and enjoyable.

多い年は 年に3回位が行く沖縄です。
ゴールデンウィークの今回もレンタカーを借りていたのですが
距離や渋滞を考えると 自分で運転するのが億劫で、沢山ある美ら海水族館コースの中で、行ったことのない大石林山の含まれてている こちらのコースを選択しました。
辺戸岬も大石林山も バスで座りっきりだった足にちょうど良い お散歩コースで
素敵な眺め 珍しい眺めを 堪能できました。
昼食のバイキングも 美味しかったです。
美ら海水族館は 一般車は駐車場に入るために大渋滞でしたが、観光バスは専用駐車場があるので 渋滞とは無縁でした。

このコースのバスは 足元も広々の ゆったりめのバスが使われているそうで
移動時間も のびのび楽々でした。

This tour was great fun. The pineapple park wasn't a long visit but you could see some different types of pineapples growing take a stroll though the garden and enjoy sampling different types of drinks. The butterflies were very big and friendly and would land on people who stopped long enough to look at them. It makes everyone feel like a Disney princess. The aquarium is beautiful with a lot of information on sharks and had a good dolphin show and opportunities to feed the dolphins (if you find the hidden. Spot before it closes) they keep doing the dolphin show even when the weather was really bad. Lunch was provided at the butterfly place and it decent. A nice bowl of udon but not super filling.

The entire trip was simply amazing. From the time we arrived, Jessica was already at the location giving us our bus seat number. We didn't have to scramble for seat especially when we were traveling in a group. The itinerary was well planned. There was information about Mt. Fuji being told along the way. We were super lucky to have a clear view of the majestic mountain at out first stop at Lake Kawaguchi. There was also a shop selling blueberry ice cream. A must try! Next stop was the Ninja village. We took many good pictures here with Mt Fuji as background. Love the pink cherry blossom trees which had not withered like those in Ueno Park. The lunch here was a simple buffet. Delicious and spread was good enough to fill our stomach. We then visited the Oshino 8 Seas and filled up three empty bottles with the fresh spring water. Clean. Didn't have any stomach upset after drinking. The souvenir shops here were cheaper and had many varieties. The 4D ride in Fuji Q was thrilling. Worth to try on such technology. Our finale was the fifth station. There were snow at the sides which my children had a snow ball fight. Small place but the close up view of the mountain was not something that I can easily forget! Kudos to Jessica and Kim who had taken good care of everyone. Such cheerful and knowledgeable guides!

Customer service was great other than you have long waits at bus stops which can range from hour and half to two hours until pick up time.

The tour is well-organized, places we have visited in Mt. Fuji, Lake Kawaguchi and Oshino Ninja Village are all fantastic. Schedules were promptly observed which allowed us to move freely and relaxed. Good job and thanks to the tour guides.

It was rainy and cold all day, but the guide really lifted the atmosphere, so I was able to walk without getting too tired. I was unsure about visiting two places at the same time, but for those short on time, I recommend this course.

一日中雨で寒い中ガイドの方が雰囲気を盛りあげてくれたので、あまり疲れる事なく歩けました。二ヶ所同時に行くのはどうかと思いましたが、時間のない方はこのコースがお勧めです。

The guide was very likable, and I appreciated that they tried their best to make the one-time tour enjoyable. I am really glad I booked the tour, even though the rental car was fully booked and I couldn't rent it. Despite the unfortunate rain, I was able to enjoy myself and learn about the culture.

ガイドさんがとても好感が持てて良かったです。
一度きりのツアーを最高に楽しませようとしてくれていて、とても感謝しています。
レンタカーが満席で借りれず、予約した今回でしたが、ツアーを予約して本当に良かったと思っています。
あいにくの雨でしたが、楽しめ、文化など知ることができました。

I used the service on a Saturday in April, and it was almost full. I thought it might be noisy since there were people from various countries, but surprisingly, the interior was quite quiet. You can choose your favorite seat in the order of pickup, so if you have more than three people, you might end up sitting apart, which is something to consider. I think it's a nice service that the guide asked for requests regarding drop-off locations. Overall, I believe it's a good course that allows you to visit the famous spots in Okinawa.

4月の土曜日に利用しましたがほぼ満席でした。多国籍の方が乗車されるので騒がしいかなと思いましたが車内は案外静かでした。ピックアップ順に好きな席に座るので３人以上は席が離れてしまう場合があるので配慮して欲しいですね。ガイドさんが降車場所のリクエストを聞いていたので親切なサービスだと思います。
全体的には沖縄の名所を回れる良いコースだと思います。