All Reviews for Japan Autumn Tours 2025

The weather was great, and the autumn leaves were perfect. The three boatmen were handsome, funny, and we had a wonderful time.

お天気もよく、紅葉もバッチリで最高でした。
船頭さん３人ともイケメンで、おもろいし楽しい時間でした。

After a 10-minute ride on the JR train from Saga-Arashiyama Station, I arrived at Kameoka Station. It took about 5 to 6 minutes on foot to reach the boarding area while seeing Kyocera Stadium on my right.

After completing the check-in, I was guided to the boat in less than 10 minutes of waiting, and the adventure of the Hozu River boat ride began. The skilled navigation and chatter of the three boatmen entertained all the passengers on board.

The colorful autumn leaves were vibrant, and everyone was taking lots of photos. The excitement of getting splashed with water while going down the rapids was also fun, making it a memorable 1 hour and 50-minute boat journey.

Thank you to the boatmen from that time!

嵯峨嵐山駅からJRで10分亀岡駅に到着。京セラスタジアムを右手に見ながら徒歩5,6分で乗場です。
受付を済ませ、待つこと10分足らずで舟に案内され、いよいよ保津川下りの始まりです。3人の船頭さんの巧みな操船とお喋りが満員の乗船客を楽しませてくれます。
色付いた紅葉は目にも鮮やかで、皆さん写真を撮りまくっていました。
急流を下る時には全身水を被るハプニングも楽しく、一生心に残る1時間50分の船旅でした。
あの時の船頭さん、ありがとうございました。

You will go down the river in about 1 hour and 30 to 50 minutes. There aren't many rapids, but it's fun. The guide's narration is enjoyable (in Japanese only). About two-thirds to three-quarters of the passengers are foreigners. Passengers are quite close to each other in the front, back, and sides, so those who are sensitive may want to avoid it.

1時間30～50分で川を下って行きます。
急流はあまりありません。が楽しいです。
船頭さんの案内も楽しい(日本語のみ)
乗客は外国人が2/3～3/4くらいの比率です。
前後横と乗客同士はかなり密です。神経質な方は乗らないほうがいいでしょう

I was able to enjoy a wonderful view of the autumn leaves at their peak! Although it was just under two hours, it felt much shorter than expected. I took a lot of photos and enjoyed the boatman's stories, and before I knew it, we had arrived at the destination.

紅葉の見頃でとても素敵な景色を楽しむことが出来ました！2時間弱と長時間でしたが、思ったよりもあっという間でたくさん写真を撮って、船頭さんのお話を楽しんでいたらゴール時点に到着しました。

The autumn leaves were about a week earlier than usual, and the weather on the day was pleasantly sunny, making it a thoroughly enjoyable tour! I highly recommend it to everyone.

例年よりも一週間ほど紅葉が早く、当日は穏やかな晴天だったこともあり、満喫したツアーでした♪皆さんにお勧めしたいです

I was able to enjoy the famous sights and scenery. The views of Lake Toya and Cape Earth were particularly wonderful. The weather was also favorable. I suppose Lake Shikotsu is better in the longer days of spring or summer? One disappointing thing was that some people were late for the meeting time, which occasionally delayed our departure. Let's make sure to follow the basic etiquette of the bus tour. I would like to participate in a different tour next time.

日で名所や景色が堪能でしました。特に洞爺湖や地球岬の景色が素晴らしかったです。天候にも恵まれ良かったです。最後の支笏湖は日が長い春や夏の方がいいのでしょうね？残念なことは、集合時間に遅れる方がおられ出発時間がたまに遅れることでした。バスツアーの最低限のマナーは守りましょうね。
また、次回は違うツアーに参加したいと思います。

I participated in mid-November! The weather was great, and the magnificent autumn foliage was beautiful. The boatmen were entertaining, making the two hours fly by without a dull moment! ❤︎ I would love to visit again during cherry blossom season! Thank you for a wonderful two hours!!

11月中旬に参加させて頂きました！お天気も良く壮大な紅葉の景色と船頭の皆さんが面白くて退屈せずにあ！っという間の2時間でした❤︎次回は桜の時期にお伺いしたいと思います！2時間本当にお疲れ様でした！！

I had the experience in early November when the autumn leaves were at their peak. We departed at 10 AM, and I was very moved to see the moment when the fog cleared. Also, the boatman's funny talk brought a lot of laughter. I thought this was a typical Kansai-style comedic response.

紅葉がちょうど見ごろとなる１１月初旬に体験させて貰いました。１０時発で出発したのですが、霧が晴れていく瞬間が見れてとても感動しました。あと、船頭さんの面白トークが笑いを誘っていましたね。これは、関西人らしいツッコミだと思いました。

It was a rainy Sunday, but I was still able to enjoy myself without any issues. The Hell Valley, which I wanted to visit the most, was on a scale beyond my imagination, and I truly felt it was worth going. Above all, the care shown by the three guides was wonderful. I especially want to thank the female guide named Ri, who took many photos for us in the rain and was very considerate despite the cold. Thank you so much! ✨

天気は雨の日曜でしたが、それでも問題なく楽しめました。
特に一番行きたかった地獄谷は想像を超える規模で、本当に行って良かったと思いました。
また、何よりも良かったのが、ガイド3名の方々の気遣いが素晴らしかったです。
特にリさんと言う女性ガイドさん、雨の中でもたくさん写真を撮って下さったり、寒い中でも色々と気遣って下さり、本当にありがとうございました✨

I was really looking forward to this trip, but unfortunately, it fell on a day with heavy rain. However, I think it would be a great tour in sunny weather, so I would like to try again. I think it would be better if the bathroom breaks were five minutes longer, as that would allow for some shopping. The last stop at Lake Shikotsu was after sunset, so it was completely dark. There's nothing interesting to see at a pitch-black lake. In the fall and winter, you can't see anything at this time, so I think it's not necessary. The VR experience at the visitor center was very good. I would like to come back on a nice day. It was a convenient tour for staying in Sapporo.

今回の旅で一番楽しみにしていたのですが運悪く土砂降りの日にあたってしまいました。
でも晴天だととてもよいツアーだと思うのでまたリベンジしたい。トイレ休憩があと5分長いと買い物もできるので良いと思う。
最後の支笏湖は日没後だったのて真っ暗だった。真暗の湖をみても何も面白くありません。秋冬はこの時間なら何も見れないのでなくても良いと思う。ビジターセンターのVRがとてもよかったです。また天気の良い日に来たいと思います。札幌ステイで利用しやすいツアーでした。

During the morning gathering, we were worried when no one showed up even after the scheduled time. I wondered if the previous group was delayed. Since there was no tour guide on-site, I felt anxious. Then, a foreign language tour guide appeared. I was concerned about whether everything was okay.

When it was time to depart, we still hadn’t left even after the scheduled time. There was no explanation given, which made me worry again. It seemed they were trying to contact those who hadn’t arrived, but since there were three guides who spoke Japanese, English, and Chinese, I wished they would have provided some explanations.

Unfortunately, due to the bad weather, we couldn’t see much from the Toya Lake Observatory, and at Cape Earth, we couldn’t even see the lighthouse because of the rain and wind, which was very disappointing. We had lunch at a restaurant by Lake Toya, and it was delicious.

At the bear ranch, we were able to feed the bears in the rain. The bears posed cutely, which was the highlight of the day. However, I was a bit scared when crows approached us. They came in groups to take the leftovers from the bears.

At Hell Valley, the rain stopped, allowing us to enjoy the stunning views. I was very satisfied to see wild deer as well. It made me want to stay at a hot spring.

Finally, at Lake Shikotsu, we arrived at 5 PM and couldn’t see anything. I personally thought it might not be worth going in winter since it gets dark so early.

At first, I was anxious because the guide was a foreigner, but as I interacted with them, I realized they were a wonderful person. They explained everything very well. I felt ashamed of my preconceived notions.

朝の集合の際、時間を過ぎても来ず、前の集合が遅れたのかな？現地に添乗員さんがいないので不安になりました。
そして、現れたのが外国語の添乗員さん。
大丈夫か？不安になりました。
出発の際、時間を過ぎても出発せず…。何も説明がなかったのでまたまた心配しました。
来ない方に連絡していたようですが、ガイドさんが、日本語、英語、中国語？の3人もいたので、説明してほしかったです。

あいにくの悪天候のため、洞爺湖展望台からあまり見えず、地球岬からは雨風のため灯台くらい見えず、とても残念でした。
お昼ご飯は洞爺湖のレストランで頂きましたが、美味しかったです。

クマ牧場では、雨の中、熊にエサをあげることが出来ました。
熊のポーズがとても可愛くて最高でした。
カラスが寄ってきて怖い思いもしました。
熊のおこぼれを取りに集団で来ていました。

地獄谷では雨が止んでくれたので、絶景が楽しめました。
野生のシカも見れて大満足。
温泉に泊まりたくなりました。

最後の支笏湖…。夕方５時着で何も見えず。冬は暗くなるのが早いので行かなくていいのではないかと個人的に思いました。

最初、ガイドさんが外国の方で不安になりましたが、接しているうちに素敵な方だと分かりました。説明もとても上手。
先入観をもってしまった自分を恥じました。

The weather was bad all day with heavy rain and strong winds, so we could only stay indoors. We arrived at Lake Shikotsu late and it was pitch dark, so we couldn't see anything.

天気が一日中悪く雨も強く風も強風のため室内にしかいられなかった、支笏湖到着時間が遅く真っ暗でなにも見えなかった。

I joined thinking it would just be a relaxing boat ride while enjoying the scenery, and I was looking forward to eating oden at the end! However, there were three boatmen who provided explanations and stories throughout the trip✨ Since I was at the very front, I was able to engage in conversation and had an amazing time‼️ More than anything, the explanations were great, but the jokes and banter made it incredibly entertaining. It rained, but I think that added a unique touch to the experience, making it a memorable one in a different way‼️ I will definitely go again.

ただ船に乗って揺られながら景色をみて、最後におでんとか食べるのが楽しみなやつ！と思い込んで参加しました。が、船頭さん３人居て終始説明やお話をしてくれました✨1番前だったのもあって、会話も出来てものすごく楽しめました‼️なにより、説明もそうだけど、冗談やツッコミもあって最高に面白かったです雨だったけど、それもなかなか味わえないかと思うので違った形で思い出になりました‼️また絶対行きます

I participated in a tour recently. It was a very packed tour. I thought I might encounter the first snow in November, so I decided to join this tour instead of sightseeing on my own. Since there were also overseas participants, there were two tour guides who provided explanations in Japanese, English, and Chinese, which was quite interesting. The guides were very nice as well.

The weather was good on the day of the tour, and I was finally able to see Cape Chikyu, which I had tried to visit three times before but had encountered rain each time. I also saw some larger creatures that looked like dolphins moving actively on the water's surface.

However, one disappointing aspect was that the sightseeing at Lake Shikotsu was at the end of the tour, and we arrived around 5 PM. In November, it gets dark by 5 PM, and all the shops around the lake were already closed. Without any shop lights or streetlights, it was really dark, and we were the only ones sightseeing at the black lake in the low temperatures. Since I was looking forward to Lake Shikotsu, I wished they had changed the order of the sightseeing.

Other than that, I had a very enjoyable time sightseeing, but if they don't change the order of the tour, the November implementation of this tour might end with a disappointing impression, which would be a shame.

先日、参加しました。
大変盛りだくさんのツアーです。
11月はひょっとしたら初雪にあたってしまうかもしれないと思い、自力観光ではなく、こちらのツアーに参加しました。
海外の方とも一緒のツアーでしたので、添乗員の方が2名いてくれまして、日本語、英語、中国語での説明をしてくれて、ちょっとおもしろかったです。
添乗員の方もとてもいい方でした。
当日は天気もよく、過去3回挑戦して3回とも雨だった念願の地球岬も綺麗に見えました。
海にはイルカ？？と思われる水面を活発に動いている魚にしては少し大きな生き物が見られました。
盛りだくさんのツアーすぎて？
１つ残念だったのか、支笏湖観光が最後でしたが、到着したのが17時頃。
11月の17時はもう日が暮れて真っ暗で、既に湖周辺のお店も閉まっておりました。
お店の灯りもなく、街灯もないので本当に真っ暗で、気温も低く、黒い湖観光をしているのは、私達だけでした。
支笏湖は楽しみにしていた場所だけに、観光の順番を変更してほしかったと思いました。
その他はとても楽しく観光ができましたので、観光の順番を変更するかしないと、このツアーの11月実施は、残念な印象で終わってしまいますので、もったいないと思います。

It was a tour that allowed us to enjoy everything from mountains to the sea, starting from Sapporo, visiting Lake Toya, Showa Shinzan, Cape Earth in Muroran, Noboribetsu Onsen, and Lake Shikotsu! We were blessed with good weather and had a fantastic day enjoying nature! The guide was also kind and provided a lot of information at each location, which was great.

At Showa Shinzan, we could choose between the bear ranch or the ropeway, and we chose the ropeway, enjoying the best views. However, the ropeway runs every 15 minutes, so we ended up going up and coming down right away, and I wished we had a bit more time to relax there...!

Just a note, this tour doesn't focus on Hokkaido's local cuisine, so those who prioritize food should be aware. Also, if the weather isn't good, you might not enjoy the scenery as much...

Overall, it was a highly satisfying tour! Thank you!

札幌から出発して、洞爺湖、昭和新山、室蘭の地球岬、登別温泉、支笏湖と、山から海まで楽しめるツアーでした！
天気にも恵まれ、自然を堪能できる1日で大満足です！ガイドさんも親切で各所のガイドも多くよかったです。
昭和新山ではクマ牧場かロープウェイどちらか自分たちで選べるのですが、ロープウェイを選び最高の景色を堪能しました。ただロープウェイの時間が15分間隔なので登ってすぐ降りるような時間になっていたのでもう少しここでゆっくりする時間が欲しかったです…！

ただ北海道らしいものが食べられるツアーではないので、食メインの方は注意。
また天気に恵まれないと景色メインなので十分に楽しめないかも、、

総合して非常に満足度の高いツアーでした！ありがとうございました！

I enjoy the excitement of going out.
I can feel the power of the people who have lived in harmony with nature for a long time.
The rapids are incredibly thrilling! I'm moved by the skill of the boatmen as they navigate through nature!
I also enjoyed the modern and interesting talks and performances!
I would love to ride again during the cherry blossom and fresh green seasons, especially when the water levels are high.

出掛ける時のワクワク感が楽しいです。
昔から自然を生かしながら生活してきた人達のパワーを感じます。
急流の所は迫力満点❗船頭さんたちが自然を操って下って行く力には感動します❗
現代風の面白いトークやパフォーマンスも楽しめました❗
桜や新緑の季節、そして水量が多い時にまた乗ってみたいものです。

I had previously taken the trolley train, but due to my travel schedule, I couldn't board the Hozu River boat ride. This time, I managed to join the schedule mainly focused on the Hozu River descent. I have experienced rafting and various river descents, but this time the water level on the Hozu River was the lowest of the year, allowing for a leisurely boat trip to Togetsukyo Bridge.

I boarded from the second seat on the right side, and unexpectedly, I was splashed by waves, leaving my lower body completely soaked. However, that became a wonderful memory of the trip. Next time, I definitely want to board on a day with a higher water level. Thank you for the truly enjoyable memories!

以前よりトロッコ列車に乗車はしておりましたが、旅行日程の都合で保津川下りには乗船することが出来ず、今回保津川下りメインのスケジュールで何とか乗船することができました
ラフティングやあらゆる川下りを体験して来ましたが、保津川の川下りは今回水量が今年一番の少なさということで、渡月橋までのんびりとした船旅を満喫出来ました
私の乗船した場所は前から2番目の右側で途中思いもやらぬ波の洗礼を受け右下半身ずぶ濡れになりましたが、それも旅の良い思い出となりました
次回は水量の多い日に是非乗船したいと思います。
本当に楽しい思い出ありがとうございました

As the autumn leaves begin to change color and the cold becomes more severe, the boatmen row while drenched in sweat.

Even amidst the difficulty of rowing, one particular boatman's clever storytelling kept the laughter flowing throughout the boat, making the two-hour river descent an unforgettable experience!

紅葉も色づき始め、寒さも厳しくなるこの時期で、
汗びしょになりながら船を漕ぐ船頭さん達。

漕ぐだけでも大変な中、
ある1人の船頭さんの巧妙な話術に船中から笑いが絶えず、あっという間の2時間の川下り、最高でした！

I participated in a one-day trip from Sapporo to Noboribetsu and Lake Toya.

At the beginning of November, especially, Asahiyama Zoo was closed, and there were limited tourist spots available. I was scared to use a rental car because I didn't know the road conditions, and moving around on my own would have been tough, so I opted for a bus tour, and I was very satisfied!

The weather was nice, and the infection control measures were thorough. All the participants listened carefully, and everyone adhered to the meeting times, which was great.

The tour guide was a veteran who provided just the right amount of recommendations for ramen and souvenirs, and shared various stories like a bus guide, which I could use for the subsequent sightseeing!

All the tourist spots were wonderful! The time allocated at each location was more than satisfactory for me, and the tour guide was always there to follow up in case anything happened, so I felt secure while exploring. On the way back, I expressed my preferences, and I was able to change my drop-off point to somewhere I liked.

On the way back, a deer suddenly jumped out and almost collided with the bus, but the bus driver handled it very carefully and skillfully, so although it was surprising, everything was fine!

My friend who joined me also said it was great to visit so many places on the bus tour!

I would like to use this service again next time.

札幌発登別洞爺湖1日満喫日帰りツアー に
参加しました。

11月の頭は特にですが旭山動物園がお休みしていたり観光名所に行けるところが限られており、
道路状況もわからないので怖くてレンタカーは使えず
自力で移動は辛いのでバスツアーにしましたが
大満足でした！

天気もよく、感染対策もしっかりしており
ツアー参加者もみなさんしっかり話をきいて
集合時間も守られていてよかったです。

添乗員の方もベテランの方で本当に丁度いい
案内(ラーメンやお土産）のオススメを教えてくださり
バスガイドさん並みに色々お話もしてくれて
その後の観光にも活用できました！

観光名所はどこも素敵な場所ばかりでした！
各場所の時間の確保も私には満足すぎるくらい
確保されており何か起きてもしっかり添乗員さんが
フォローされてたので安心して巡れました。
帰りも希望は出しましたが途中で変更して
好きな所で降りれました。

また帰り道に鹿が飛び出してきて
バスと追突しそうになりましたが
バスの運転手の方が本当に慎重に丁寧に対応し
運転していたのでビックリしましたが大丈夫でした！

一緒に参加した友人もバスツアーでこんなに沢山回れてよかったね！と喜んでいました。

また次回も利用する際は活用したいです。

The autumn leaves are still a little while away. There are some areas that are starting to change color. Therefore, it wasn't crowded. The stories from the boatmen were enjoyable. It seems the water level was a bit low, so we were on the boat for about an hour and 45 minutes. However, we did get splashed a little. When the boatman signals, everyone on the left and right should definitely lift their seats. I get seasick on the ocean, but not on the river. (^.^) Next time, I would like to visit during the peak season for the autumn leaves.

紅葉はもう少し先です。
所々色付きはしています。
なので、混雑していませんでした。
船頭さん方のお話楽しかったです。
水量が少なめだったらしく１時間４５分位乗船してました。
でも、少し水かかりました。左右の人は船頭さんの合図がかかったら必ずシート上げてね。
海では船酔いをしますが、川はしないですね。(^.^)
次回は紅葉のベストシーズンに伺いたいと思います。

In the morning it rained, so unfortunately Lake Toya didn't look beautiful, but on the way, it was snowing at the mountain peak, and I was able to see the first snow of the year. I definitely recommend visiting the Bear Ranch. Feeding the talented bears was a lot of fun. They also changed the order of the tour to match the sunset at Lake Shikotsu, and the guide explained everything in a very clear and understandable way. I'm really glad I was able to go during the autumn foliage season. Since the main tourist attractions can be visited in one day, it was much more enjoyable than going by car. I would like to join a tour the next time I visit Hokkaido.

午前中は雨だったので、残念ながら洞爺湖は綺麗には見えませんでしたが、途中の山頂で雪が降っており、今年初の雪を拝むことができました。クマ牧場には是非行って欲しいです。芸達者な熊のエサやりがとても楽しかったです。支笏湖の日没に合わせて巡る順番を変更して下さったり、ガイドさんも丁寧に説明してて、とても分かりやすかったです。紅葉シーズンに行けたのがとても良かったです主要の観光名所が一日でみて回れるので、車で行くよりとても満喫することができました。また北海道を訪れる際は、ツアーで行きたいなと思いました。

The foreign person next to me across the aisle complained to the attendant, saying it was noisy and that they were going crazy, which ruined the end of my trip. As a Japanese person, I was enduring the foreign language, but if it’s going to be like this, I think they should have informed us in advance that there would be foreign passengers on board.

通路挟んで隣の外国の方が、アテンドの女性に
うるさい　気が狂いそうだ　と文句を言い
旅の終わりが台無しになりました
日本人の私が　異国語を我慢して聞いているのに
こんな感じなら
事前に、外国の方も乗車する事を告げるべきじゃないかと思いました

I was able to participate on a day blessed with wonderful weather!
I didn't feel cold because I was wearing a down coat.
I prepared a waterproof case to take photos, but it wasn't dangerous enough to risk submersion.
If the timing is right, you can take pictures of the trolley and the autumn foliage scenery!

天気に恵まれて、とてもいい天気の日に参加することができました！
ダウンコートを着ていたため、寒さは感じませんでした。
写真を撮りたいため、防水ケースを用意しましたが、水没しそうなほど危険はありませんでした。
タイミングが合えば、トロッコと紅葉の景色を写真に撮ることができます！

It was my first experience, and I had a lot of fun. Since the water level was low, it was slow-paced, but that was actually good because I had children with me. Next time, I hope to challenge myself when the water level is higher.

初めての体験でしたが、とても楽しかったです。水量が少ない分、ゆっくりでしたが、子ども連れだったので、それはそれで良かったです。次は、水量が多い時にチャレンジできたらと思います。

I was thinking of taking a day trip to Noboribetsu from Sapporo, and a friend advised me that a day bus tour would be a good option. After searching, I found this bus tour. I was a bit worried about how busy it would be, but I was able to make a reservation just three days in advance, and we participated as a group of four. We were able to enjoy sightseeing at wonderful places without any waste and in a very comfortable way! The female guide was kind, precise, and her stories were enjoyable. It was a perfect and fulfilling day on the day bus tour.

札幌から日帰りで登別方面に行きたいと思っていたところ、知人から日帰りのバス旅行がいいのではとアドバイスをもらい探したところ、
このバス旅行を見つけました。
こんなに忙しくて大丈夫かなと思いましたが、３日前なのに予約できて4人で参加しました。
とても無駄なく楽ちんにあちこち素晴らしいところを観光することができました！
ガイドの女性の方も親切で的確、お話も楽しくてよかったです♡︎ʾʾ
申し分のないよくばり日帰りバス旅行の一日でした。

Because there were only about 10-20% Japanese people on the bus, explanations were mostly in Chinese, with almost no explanations in Japanese. Additionally, the other bus had all Japanese passengers, so there were announcements from the tour guide, but there were none on our bus.

I was looking forward to riding the ropeway, but I was told we were going to the bear ranch, which I didn't want to go to, so I ended up staying at the foot of Showa Shinzan the whole time.

The other bus had explanations about not making it in time for the sunset at Lake Shikotsu due to the season, and they adapted by taking time here, but on my bus, we were told about the sweet potato dumplings at Lake Shikotsu, and we spent 45 minutes there in almost complete darkness and strong winds. Honestly, I felt unsafe and didn't know what to do.

Even though it was said that eating and drinking were not allowed on the bus, after an hour of riding, people were eating rice balls, and during breaks, they were buying and eating snacks. By the end, there were people drinking beer and having snacks. To be honest, I don't think I will participate in this again. However, I think it would be good for those who want to make friends with overseas travelers and have fun.

バスに日本人が1~２割弱だったため、中国語での説明が９割以上、日本語での説明がほぼありませんでした。また、現地でも　もう一台のバスは全員日本人だったためか添乗員さんの案内等ありましたがこちらのバスは全くなく・・
ロープ―ウエイに乗ることを楽しみにしていましたが、クマ牧場へと言われ、行きたくなかったので、昭和新山のふもとにずっといることになりました。
もう一台のバスは季節柄、支笏湖の夕日には間に合わないからとバスの中で説明等があったようで、ここで時間をとってと臨機応変に対応されていましたが、私が乗ったバスは支笏湖のいももちをといわれ、ほぼ真っ暗で強風だった支笏湖で４５分。正直いるところもなく身の危険も感じました。
バスの車内も飲食はだめだといっても乗車１時間後にはおにぎりを食べたり、休憩ごとに何かを買ってきて食べていたり、最後はビールとおつまみを食べている人もいました。　正直私自体は今後参加することはないと思います。海外の方と仲良くなって楽しみたいという方にはいいと思います。

I was recommended by a friend to definitely experience the Hozu River Boat Ride if I came to Kyoto during this season, so I made a reservation. My reservation was for 11:00, but when I arrived at the boarding area at 9:45, I received number 42 and was called right away, so I was on the boat by 10:00! I think there were more than 20 people on each boat. The boatman kept us entertained with humorous stories throughout the approximately two-hour ride, and we were laughing the whole time. It was the beginning of the autumn leaves, and the contrast of the green and yellow leaves below with the red leaves above was very beautiful. One highlight was when the boatman walked along the edge of the boat to switch places, and it was just perfect timing when the vendor boat came alongside selling beer and sweet sake. Moreover, I was sitting towards the back, and I was worried that I wouldn’t be able to hear the boatman’s stories, but the boatman at the back also provided explanations, which made me very happy. When disembarking, he took my hand to help me down, and I was impressed, thinking, “This is what ‘going above and beyond’ means!” The Hozu River Boat Ride smoothly guided tourists, delighted them, moved them, and left them satisfied. Thank you very much.

友人からこの時期に京都に来るなら絶対に保津川下りを体験して！と勧められて予約しました。11時の予約でしたが9時45分に乗船場に着いたら、42番と言う番号を貰ってすぐに呼んでいただいて10時に船に乗っていた！と思います。一艘に20人以上は乗っていたと思います。船頭さんはおよそ２時間の川下りの間、お客様を飽きさせないように漫談のようなお喋りをして下さってずっと笑いっぱなしでした。紅葉の初めだったのですが、もみじの下が緑、黄色、上だけ紅に紅葉しているコントラストがとても綺麗でした。途中で船頭さんが船のヘリを歩いて交替するのも見どころですし、売店船が並走してビールや甘酒を売ってくれるのも丁度頃合いが良かったです。そして、何よりも私は後ろの方の座席だったのですが、お喋りする船頭さんのお話しが聞き取りにくいんじゃないかと心配していたら、後ろの船頭さんも説明をしてくださってとても嬉しかったです。下船の際には中高年の私の手を取って下ろして下さって、「至れり尽くせり！」とはこの事だわ〜‍♀️と関心しました。観光客をスムーズに案内し、喜ばせ、感動させ、満足させてくれる保津川下りでした。有難うございました。

Since I don't live in Sapporo, the meeting place was a bit hard to find.
It was great to be able to visit all the sightseeing spots listed in the guidebook.
The tour guide through the headphones was easy to hear and understand.
At the Mushroom Kingdom, where we stopped for a break, I enjoyed delicious and inexpensive mushroom soup, and the lunch was also tasty.
At the end of the tour, there were many drop-off locations, and being able to get off the bus near my hotel was very convenient.

I thought the nationwide travel support would also apply to day bus tours, so it was very disappointing not to benefit from it.

札幌市在住ではないので集合場所がわかりにくかった。
ガイドブックに載っている観光名所を一通り巡れてよかった。
ヘッドフォンでのツアーガイドは聞き取りやすく、またわかりやすかった。
途中休憩のために立ち寄ったキノコ王国では美味しく安い
きのこ汁を堪能でき、昼食も美味しかった。
ツアー解散時、解散場所が多数あり、最寄りホテルの近所で
バスを降りることが出来たのもとても便利だった。

全国旅行支援は日帰りバスツアーも該当と思ったが、
恩恵を得られないのは大変残念だった。

I go down the Hozu River every year, and it's still so much fun! This time, the water level was high, so we arrived at Arashiyama quickly. While getting lightly splashed and listening to the boatman's interesting stories, we arrived in no time! After the Hozu River ride, we enjoyed some food walking around Arashiyama. ♬

毎年保津川下りに行ってるけどやっぱり楽しい
今回は川の水量が多くて嵐山まで早く着いたけど水しぶきを軽く浴びながら船頭さんのおもしろい話聞いてるとあっという間に到着！
保津川下りの後は嵐山で食べ歩き♬

If there had been more autumn leaves and a greater water flow, it would have been even better. At first, we had a lively conversation, but in the second half, we talked a bit less. Also, I wanted to express my gratitude at the end, but unfortunately, I got off the boat without doing so. I wish we could have closed with that before disembarking. The weather was warm and very pleasant. Thank you very much.

紅葉がもっとあって、水量が多かったらさらに最高でした。最初はさまざまなトークで盛り上がりましたが、後半は少し口数が少なかったです。あと、最後はお礼を言いたかったのですが、流れで船を降りてしまい残念でした。降りる前に閉めてもらいたかったです。気候も暖かくとても気持ちよかったです。ありがとうございました。