All Reviews for Japan Autumn Tours 2025

I participated in the plan that included admission tickets to Showa Shinzan Bear Ranch. The bears up close were very large and impressive, but when I showed them apples, they performed many tricks and caught the apples with their mouths, which was incredibly cute! The guide spoke in three languages and mentioned, "I'll be explaining three times, so I’ll be talking a lot!" It seemed like a lot of work for them, but I thought it was amazing.

During lunch, we went to eat soup curry, but there were 3 to 4 groups ahead of us, so we ended up cutting it close to the bus meeting time, and unfortunately, we didn't have any time to see the lake up close or take a stroll. However, the weather was nice, and I was very satisfied with being able to sightsee in various places throughout the day. I definitely want to participate again!

昭和新山クマ牧場入場券付きプランで参加しました。
近くで見る熊はとても大きくて迫力がありましたが、リンゴを見せると沢山芸をしたりリンゴを口でキャッチしたりとめちゃくちゃ可愛かったです！
ガイドさんが3か国語で話されていて、｢3回説明するのでずっとしゃべってると思いますよー(笑)｣と仰っていて、本当にずっと説明されていて大変そうでしたが凄いなと思いました。
昼食タイムにスープカレーを食べに行ったのですが3～4組待ちだったのでバスの集合時間ギリギリになってしまい、湖を間近で見たり散策する時間が全くなかったのが残念でした。
ですが天気も良く1日であちこち観光出来ましたので大満足です。
また是非参加したいと思いました！

I was able to visit so many tourist spots in one day, and I felt very satisfied. The time spent at each location was neither too long nor too short; it was just right.

The last stop on the itinerary was Lake Shikotsu, and there was a bus to New Chitose Airport from there, which was convenient.

One point of concern was that I didn't know it would be a microbus, and the ride was not very comfortable.

1日でこれだけの観光地を周ることができ、
満足感がありました。1つ1つの滞在時間も
長すぎず短すぎず、丁度良かったと思います。

旅程の最後が支笏湖ですが、そこから
新千歳空港行きのバスがあり、便利でした。

1点、マイクロバスとは知らなかったこと、
乗り心地が良くなかったことが気になりました。

There were 48 participants, including 9 Japanese people. Many participants were from overseas. Since I attended alone, my seat was next to someone from overseas.

On the bus, explanations were provided in Japanese, Chinese, and English, but the Japanese was somewhat unclear, and there were things I didn't understand. After getting off the bus, it seemed that explanations were given to those who got off first, but I could only get off with my neighbor, and by the time I was able to listen, it was in Chinese, so I couldn't properly understand the explanations. I participated without much prior research, which made me a bit anxious at times.

However, we were able to visit various places efficiently, and the weather was nice, making for a good experience. Inside the bus, it wasn't too noisy, and everyone generally followed the rules, allowing for a comfortable time. There was a slight delay of a few minutes.

４８名参加中日本人９名
海外の方の参加が、多く
私は一人参加だったので、席も隣が海外の方でした。

バスのなかでも日本語→中国語→英語と、説明をしてくださるのですが、若干日本語が、あやしく？意味のわからないこともあり、バスを下車してからも先に下車したたかに、説明をされてたりしてたようなのですが、、、
隣の方に合わせてしか降りれず、話を聞いたタイミングは中国語になっていて、、、きちんと説明を聞くことはできずあまり、下調べをしないで参加したので少々不安になることもありました。
色々と効率的に回ることも出来、お天気にも恵まれていい経験が出来ました。
バスのなかは、うるさいこともなくわりと、ルールも守ってくださって、快適に過ごせました。数分の遅刻はありました

The weather was great and the scenery was amazing! The driver and crew were nice, making it a wonderful memory of the trip. It was good that we could efficiently visit various places on a schedule that was mostly on time.

お天気が良くて景色が最高でした！
運転手、乗務員の方もいい方で、旅行の良い思い出になりました。
大体時間通りの日程で効率良く色んなところを巡ることができてよかったです。

I wanted to see Japan's highest mountain, Mount Fuji, at least once, so I planned a bus tour this time. There were various tours available, but I participated in the one from VeLTRA, which had the best content.

The weekly weather forecast showed rain all week, so I had given up on seeing Mount Fuji. However, on the day of the tour, the weather changed from rain in the morning of October 30 to clear skies when we arrived. When we reached the fifth station, we were able to see the summit of Mount Fuji. That was the first miracle!

We then moved to the ropeway from the fifth station, where we could see the entire view of Mount Fuji again. That was the second miracle! Although it was cloudy during the sightseeing boat ride and we couldn't see Mount Fuji as in the photos, it was still a very enjoyable boat ride! That was the third miracle!

The guide for this bus tour, Hiro, was very clear, kind, and thorough in his guidance, making him the best guide! Lastly, that was the fourth miracle!

I’m really glad I participated in this wonderful Mount Fuji tour! I plan to use VeLTRA again if I have the opportunity! VeLTRA is the best!

日本で1番高い山、富士山を一度は見たく
今回、バスツアーを計画しました。
色々なツアーがあったのですが内容がVeLTRAが
1番良く参加させて頂きました。
週間天気では、ずっと雨マークで富士山を見る事は諦めていました。当日、10/30朝の雨から到着時には天候が晴れ☀️に変わり五合目に着くと富士山の頂上まで見る事ができました。一つ目の奇跡！五合目からロープウェイに移動し、またそこの場所でも富士山の全景を見る事が出来ました。二つ目の奇跡！遊覧船では雲ってしまい
写真の様な富士山を見る事は出来なかったのですが、とても楽しい遊覧船でした！これが三つ目の奇跡！
今回のバスツアーのガイドさん【HIRO】さんも、わかりやすく、親切、丁寧にガイドして頂き、最高のガイドさんでした！最後に四つ目の奇跡！
いい事ばかりの富士山ツアーで本当に参加して良かったです！
また機会があれば利用しようと思ってます！
VeLTRA最高！

I think it's impressive that the tour guide spoke three languages since they were a foreigner, but I felt there was a lack of the detailed consideration typical of Japanese service. We visited Hell Valley, Showa Shinzan, and the Bear Ranch, but I felt it would have been better to focus only on Hell Valley and Showa Shinzan along with the ropeway. We had a 70-minute lunch at Lake Toya, but after getting off the bus, it took a long time for the lunch to be served, and we had less than 15 minutes left, which was disappointing.

添乗員が外人だったので3カ国語は凄いと思うけど、日本人の細かな配慮が足りない気がしましたが仕方ないかな。地獄谷見学、昭和新山＆クマ牧場と行きましたが、地獄谷＆クマ牧場＆ロープウェイで、昭和新山だけのほうが良い気がしました。洞爺湖でランチ込みの70分でしたが、バスを降りて直ぐにランチしたけど出てくるまでに時間がかかり、残り15分もなかったのが残念でした。

It was reassuring physically to be able to visit tourist spots without renting a car. The entrance to the bear ranch was paid, but it was enjoyable.

レンタカーを借りずに観光地を周れるので、体力的にも安心でした。
熊牧場の入場は有料でしたが楽しめました。

We visited Kyoto for our honeymoon. I was impressed by the sight of people moving the boat with their own strength. Additionally, the river descent, which took over an hour, was thrilling due to the water level, providing us with an exciting experience.

新婚旅行として、京都にお邪魔しました。
人の力で船を動かす姿がすごいなと思いました。
また、1時間以上かけての川下りは水位もあり、スリリングな体験をさせていただきました。

Since there were 7 Japanese participants, we used a 10-passenger microbus. Everything went according to schedule, and we managed to see Lake Shikotsu before sunset. The autumn leaves were beautiful, making it a great time to visit.

However, the place recommended for lunch was fully booked, and nearby restaurants were also packed, so we had to order the quickest option from a restaurant a bit farther away. It was a shame we didn't have time to look for a foot bath.

Nonetheless, I’m glad I participated as it allowed us to tour efficiently.

参加者が日本人7名だった為、10人乗りのマイクロバスでした。すべて時間通りに進み、日没前にどうにか支笏湖をみることができました。紅葉も綺麗でいい時期でした。
ただ、昼食に勧められた場所は貸切になっており、近くの飲食店も満席状態だったので、少し離れたお店で1番早くできるものを頼み食べました。足湯を探す時間もなかったのが残念でした。
　しかし効率よく観光するには、参加してよかったです。

This content was a great deal for the price.
Two-thirds of the bus were foreign travelers.
However, it was quiet, and I returned to the bus before the scheduled time without any discomfort.
I was very satisfied.

この内容でこの値段は大変お得でした。
バスのなかは
2/3が、外国の方でした。
でも、静かで時間前にバスにも戻り何の違和感もありませんでした。
大満足でした。

I participated on October 27 (Sunday). I was quite worried after seeing reviews that it was full of Chinese tourists, but I chose this tour because it was the only one that included a visit to "Cape Earth." Among the 44-45 participants, there were 11 Japanese, 3-4 Westerners, and the rest were Chinese, I believe. However, I didn't have any particular issues or unpleasant experiences, so for those who are concerned about that, I think it's okay to join without hesitation (though it may depend on the members at that time).

I felt a bit anxious because there was no guidance at the meeting point. The guide came down from the bus once it arrived. I was looking forward to the scenery, but it was cloudy throughout the day, which was disappointing. Still, it was great to visit various places in one day. The weather was neither too hot nor too cold, and the autumn leaves were beautiful.

Personally, I thought that reducing the time at Lake Toya and visiting Lake Shikotsu while it was still light would have increased my satisfaction. The quiet atmosphere at Lake Shikotsu was much nicer than at Lake Toya, so if I have the chance to visit Hokkaido again, I would definitely like to return.

Despite the long hours, both the guide and the driver were very polite, and thanks to them, I was able to enjoy the experience. Thank you very much.

10/27(日)に参加しました。
クチコミで中国人観光客だらけというのを見てかなり悩みましたが、このツアーが唯一「地球岬」への観光があったので選びました。
ツアー参加者44〜45人中、日本人は11名、欧米系が3〜4人、あとは中国人だったと思います。ですが、特に困ることも嫌な思いをすることもなかったので、そこを不安に思われている方は思い切って参加しても大丈夫かなと思います（その時のメンバーにもよるけれど）
集合場所になんの案内もなかったので少し不安になりました。バスが着いたらそこからガイドさんが降りて来られるスタイルでした。
景色を楽しみにしていたのですが、終始曇り空だったので残念な部分はありましたが、それでも1日でいろいろなところを巡れたのは良かったです。暑くも寒くもなく紅葉も綺麗でした。
個人的には、洞爺湖での時間を減らして、明るいうちに支笏湖に行けたら満足度が上がるように思いました。洞爺湖より支笏湖の静かな雰囲気がとても良かったので、また北海道に行く機会があればぜひ再訪したいです。
長時間にもかかわらずガイドさんもドライバーさんもとても丁寧でおかげで楽しむことができました。本当にありがとうございました。

I was anxious because of the reviews, but I was glad that we had good weather and could visit many spots! The guide was also interesting with their bilingual skills.

口コミで不安でしたが、お天気にも恵まれてたくさんのスポット行けてよかったです！
ガイドさんも２か国語で面白かった

The weather was great, and I had a lot of fun at all the tourist spots. It was nice to have freedom with meals, and everything was on schedule, so I felt relaxed about the evening plans. I would have been happier if the guide's stories had been a bit more interesting.

お天気に恵まれ全ての観光地でとても楽しかったです
食事も自由に取れて良かったし時間通りの進行で、夜の予定にも安心して臨めました。
ガイドさんのお話がもう少し興味のあるものだと嬉しかったです。

I visited Cape Earth for the first time.
I felt the vastness of the ocean; the Earth is round.
The weather was also favorable at other places, and I had a great time.

初めて地球岬を訪れました。
海の広さを実感、地球は丸い。
その他の場所も天気に恵まれて、とっても楽しかった。

The weather was mostly cloudy throughout the day, but I was relieved that it didn't rain.

I took an optional ride on the Shikotsu Lake sightseeing boat, but I heard that the lake was murky due to heavy rain last month, so the glass boat had poor visibility and I couldn't see anything at all. While the view from the boat was beautiful, I thought 1,800 yen was a bit pricey for that.

Since lunch wasn't included during this period, I had a meal at Mushroom Kingdom. The mushroom tempura was quite delicious.

I was looking forward to the Usuzan Ropeway. Was it a school trip? It was crowded with groups of students. There were plenty of chairs on the terrace, but unfortunately, there were no empty seats. There was also a line for soft serve ice cream, so I couldn't buy any. Although it wasn't clear weather, I was glad to enjoy the magnificent scenery in the pleasant autumn climate.

天気は1日薄曇りでしたが雨が降らなくて安心しました。

支笏湖観光船にオプションで乗りましたが、先月の大雨で湖が濁っているそうでグラスボートは視界不良でまったく見れず。湖の透明感を味わうことはできませんでした。船の上からの景色もきれいでしたが、これで1800円はちょっと高いな～と思ってしまいました。

ランチがついていない時期だったのできのこ王国で食事を取りました。きのこの天ぷらがなかなか美味しかったです。

楽しみにしていた有珠山ロープウェイ。修学旅行でしょうか？学生の団体でいっぱいです。テラスには椅子もたくさん置いてありましたが、空いている椅子がなく残念。ソフトクリームも列ができていて買えませんでした。
快晴ではありませんでしたが、秋の気持ちの良い気候の中ぐるりと雄大な景色を見ることができて良かったです。

It was disappointing that I couldn't see Mount Fuji due to bad weather. The meals were also not as good as I had hoped, which was disappointing.

However, our guide Mayumi was very accommodating.

天候不良で、富士山を見ることが、出来なかったから、残念でした。
食事も、内容的に、期待したほどでもなく、
がっかりしました。

ガイドのまゆみさんは、とても対応良かったです。

Out of the 35 participants, the majority were Chinese, followed by Japanese. Since the guide was Chinese, the explanations in Chinese were much longer than those in Japanese. At times, they lasted over 20 minutes. The English explanations were very brief. I expressed that they should not speak only in their native language and increase the portions in Japanese and English, but I was told that only two people understood English. It felt bad to be neglected even though we paid the same fee. Since it was our first time visiting, I wished for more detailed explanations. It's disappointing.

３５人が参加した内、中国人が一番多く次に日本人でした。ガイドが中国人だったので、日本語の案内より中国語の案内がとても長かったです。長い時は２０分以上も話されてました。又英語案内はとても短かったです。途中で母国語ばかり話さないで、もっと日本語と英語の分を増やして欲しいと、伝えましたが英語のわかる人は2人しかいないと言われました。同じ料金を払っているのに、蔑ろにしている様で気分が悪くなりました。私達も初めて行く所だったので、もっと色々と説明して欲しかったです。残念です。

The original guide in English, Japanese, and Chinese was excellent. Thank you, Mr. Liu, for your hard work. A tight schedule, but we saw everything in one go.

英語、日本語、中国語でのオリジナルティあるガイド大変よかった。劉さん辛苦了謝謝。キチキチ一気見ツア。

Initially, I was considering traveling by rental car, but since I was the only one who could drive and the distance was long, I decided to join this tour. The weather was nice on the day of the tour, and I was able to see the magnificent scenery of Hokkaido. I also got to enjoy the autumn leaves. The tour guide was kind, and the explanations about recommended souvenirs were very helpful.

当初はレンタカーで回ろうかと考えていたが、距離が長く運転できるのが私だけなのでこのツアーに参加した。当日は天気が良く、北海道の雄大な景色を観ることができた。また、紅葉も観られた。添乗員さんも親切で、お勧めのお土産についての説明は非常に参考になった。

I joined this tour without doing much research, but there was no guide or tour conductor. The driver seemed to be Chinese and didn't say anything like "Thank you for riding" or "Have a good trip," "Welcome back," or "Thank you" at all. There was hardly any information about the time to the next sightseeing spot or guidance once we got there. It was just a long, uninteresting drive while being shaken around on the bus.

It might be good for those who think a low price is all that matters. By the time we arrived at Lake Shikotsu, it was already evening, around sunset, so we could hardly see its transparency. Maybe it would have been visible in the summer, but in winter, this route isn't worth going to.

良く調べないでこのツアーに参加しましたが、ガイドさんはおろか添乗員さんもいませんでした。運転手さんは　中国人みたいな感じの人で　「御乗車有難うございます」　とか　「行ってらっしゃいませ」とか「おかえりなさい」「有難ういございます」等　一切ありませんでした。　次の観光地までの時間や　そこの案内さえほとんどありませんでした。　ただ　長時間　バスに揺られていただけの　面白みのない　ドライブでした。
　金額が安ければよい　と言う方には良いかもしれませんね。　支笏湖は着いたらもう夕方　日が沈むころでしたので　その透明感がほとんど見られませんでした。夏なら　見れたかもしれませんが、冬場はそこに行かなくても良いコースでしょう。

This was my first time participating, and the tour guide skillfully used three languages to provide guidance, sharing recommended spots and souvenirs, which made the tour very enjoyable with a lot of information.

They also took photos for me, and even though I was alone, I had a great time.

The place called Cape Earth had sparkling waters and was very beautiful.

I would like to join a different tour again.

初めて参加させていただきましたが、ツアーガイドの方が3カ国語を駆使して
ガイドしてくださって、おすすめの場所とかお土産とかも教えてくれたので、ツアー中に色々な情報を聞けてとても楽しいツアーでした。

写真も撮ってくれて、一人参加でしたが楽しめるました。

地球岬と言う所が海がキラキラしていてとても綺麗でした。

また、違うツアーに参加してみたいと思います。

For our first couple's trip, we chose Kyoto. We imagined it would be about food tours and shrines, but my husband suggested, "How about river rafting?" I thought, "River rafting, huh? I can't really imagine that," but I made a reservation thinking it would be a memorable experience. To sum it up, it was amazing! I want to do it again! That said, maybe we just had a great boat. We were in a group of three, and they rowed and steered the boat for us. Their skills were impressive, and for about two hours, they entertained us with wonderful stories and also shared the history of Kyoto. Next time we visit, I definitely want to ride again. Thank you for the wonderful memories!

初めての夫婦旅行で、京都を選択しました。
イメージとしては食べ歩き、神社、、、
とイメージだったのですが旦那がふと
川下りはどう？と提案してくれ、
川下りかぁ、、想像出来ないなぁと思いながら記念になるかーと予約。
結論から言って最高でした。。
もう一度乗りたいくらい！！！！
とはいっても私達の船が当たりだったのかもしれません。
３人1組で船を漕いで運転してくれます。
技術も素晴らしいですし、何より約この２時間。素晴らしいトークで笑かしてくれて、それに加え京都の歴史なども教えてくれます。
次も訪れた時には必ずまた搭乗したいと思います。
素敵な思い出をありがとうございました。

The weather was cloudy, so the lake's blue wasn't as vibrant as expected, but the water was still very clear, and with the autumn foliage, there were many picturesque spots.

天候が曇り、なので予想より湖の青は感じられなかったけど、それでもとても水が綺麗で紅葉時期と重なり、写真映えするところがたくさんありました。

The bus assigned to us was a rather old microbus that could seat about 20 people. The engine noise was loud, and the vibrations resonated in my back and bottom, making for the worst ride. My spirits really dropped. There was no tour guide or attendant; just a Chinese driver who drove silently.

Even when passengers boarded the bus, there was no greeting or mention of the destination; we just departed in silence. Upon arriving at the sightseeing location, the driver simply said, "This is ○○. We will gather at ○:○○."

By contrast, the first bus was a splendid large tour bus with a guide. I think the disparity is just too great. It might be due to the number of participants, but to have such different treatment on the same tour route is quite disappointing.

The weather was nice, and the content of the course wasn't bad, which makes it all the more regrettable.

2号車です…と宛がわれた車両は20人乗りくらいの相当古いマイクロバス。エンジン音がうるさく、振動が背中やお尻に響く、最悪の乗り心地。かなりテンションが下がってしまいました。。添乗員やガイドも不在、黙々と運転するだけの中国人ドライバー。
乗客がバスに乗り込んでも、挨拶どころか行き先も言わず、黙って出発し、見学地に到着すると「○○です。集合○時○分です」と告げるだけ。

ちなみに1号車は立派な大型観光バスでガイド付きでした。あまりにも格差が大きすぎると思います。
参加人数の都合で致し方ないのかも知れませんが、同じツアーコースでありながら、ここまで待遇が違うとは…。

お天気もよく、コースの内容としては悪くなかっただけに、とても残念です。

On my fourth solo trip to Hokkaido, I participated in a bus tour for the first time. I was able to visit not only Lake Shikotsu, which I had always wanted to see, but also Lake Toya, Showa Shinzan, and Mount Usu. Despite the quick pace, I was blessed with good weather and was very satisfied.

Even though they are the same type of lake, the colors were completely different, and each offered a memorable landscape that I still can't forget, along with the tranquility of those scenes. The lunch I had while gazing at Lake Toya (was it too luxurious?) was also delicious.

During the travel, I was able to listen to interesting stories about the sights and their history through earphones, which made the long travel time enjoyable without feeling bored. A fond memory was finally seeing the summit of Mount Yotei (Ezo Fuji), which had been hidden by clouds throughout the tour, just before reaching Nakayama Pass.

4度目の北海道ひとり旅で、今回初めてバスツアーに参加しました。
ずっと行きたかった、支笏湖だけでなく洞爺湖、昭和新山&有珠山まで、駆け足ながらお天気にも恵まれ、大満足です。
同じ湖でも、湖の色がまったく違い、でもそれぞれに印象深い風景で、今でもあの光景と静けさは忘れられません。
洞爺湖を眺めながらいただいた昼食(豪華すぎる？)も、美味でした。
移動中も、イヤホンで観光案内やそこにまつわる歴史など、なかなか興味深い話が聞けて、長い移動時間も退屈する事なく過ごすことができました。
ツアー中、ずっと雲で隠れていた羊蹄山(蝦夷富士)の頂上が、中山峠の手前で最後に見れたのも良い思い出です。

In the morning, I was worried about the rain when departing from Sapporo, but at the destination, it was sunny and the scenery was absolutely beautiful.
The views from the cape and the observation deck were amazing.

The tour guide also provided explanations in Chinese and Japanese. It was a fun day.

朝、札幌出発の際は雨ふりで心配したけれど、訪問先では晴れてとっても素敵な景色でした。
岬や展望台からの景色は最高

添乗員の方も中国語、日本語で説明してくださって。楽しい１日でした。

The guide spoke mostly in Chinese and only mentioned the meeting time and place in Japanese. I was looking forward to explanations in English, but there were none, which was disappointing. The driving of the microbus was rough and scary. I felt that the tour price was high, especially since the entrance fee and meal costs were not included.

ガイドは、ずっと中国語を話し、日本語では集合時間と集合場所を言うぐらいでした。英語ての説明を楽しみにしたのに、それは一切なく、残念でした。
マイクロバスの運転も荒つぼく、怖かったです。
拝観料、食事代も含まれず、ツアー代は高いと感じました。

I think it's cost-effective because they take you to various places efficiently without getting lost, and the stop times are set. Feeding the bears at the bear ranch is fun, and the sunset at Lake Shikotsu was really beautiful, possibly because they considered the timing. Thank you very much.

朝から夕方迄、道にも迷わず停車時間も決まっているので効率的各所に連れて行ってくれるのでコスパいいと思います。
クマ牧場の餌やりは楽しいですし、最後の支笏湖の夕日は時間のタイムリーも考えてくれているのか本当に綺麗な夕日が見れました。ありがとうございます。

You wouldn't be able to visit this many spots in one go even if you drove yourself. Plus, considering the highway tolls, it's quite satisfying.

自分で運転してもコンパクトにこれだけのスポットを一度に回れないでしょう。しかも高速代とか考えると、満足です。

The view of Mount Fuji was stunning against the clear blue sky. On the way back, clouds started to appear, and I hummed the song about having my head above the clouds and the surrounding mountains. The hotel buffet was delicious, and the sightseeing boat ride was a great way to enjoy the travel experience. It was a tour filled with a sense of exotic charm, with many foreign visitors.

雲一つない青空に富士山がくっきりと映えて最高でした。
また帰りには雲が出てきて、
頭を雲の上に出し、四方の山を〜♬
口ずさみました。
ホテルのバイキングも美味しかったし、遊覧船も旅行気分満喫。
外国の方が多く異国情緒も味わえるツアーでした。