All Reviews for Japan Autumn Tours 2025

It was a Jozankei tour, but it was just a round trip from Sapporo/Susukino to Jozankei. At this rate, it might have been cheaper to just take a regular bus round trip. In fact, there were only three participants in the tour... If it's going to be called a tour, they should include meals or add sightseeing spots; otherwise, I think the price is too high for what you get.

定山渓ツアーでしたが、札幌／すすきの→定山渓を往復するだけでした。これでは、ツアーじゃなく、路線バスで往復したほうが安上がりだったかもしれません。実際、参加したメンバーも3人だけだったので…。ツアーと名乗る以上、食事付きにしたり、観光地巡りを付けないと、これでは、料金の割には高いと思います。

It was my first time at Mount Fuji. Miraculously, the weather was perfect with not a single cloud in the sky. The experience was fulfilling with the 5th station, sightseeing boat, and ropeway, and the price was very reasonable. The guide provided thorough explanations, which was great. I highly recommend it.

初めての富士山でした。奇跡的に雲一つない天気で最高でした。5号目、遊覧船、ロープウェイと充実した内容でこの値段はとても良いです。ガイドさんも丁寧に説明していただきとても良かったです。オススメできます。

The guide and driver worked together smoothly to accommodate us. Managing time well is essential for such extensive travel. Most of the group were foreigners, but everything went nicely without any delays. The guide's knowledge of the area and restaurants was top-notch and couldn't be better!

We left Sapporo, enjoyed some potatoes at a mountain pass, efficiently visited Lake Toya and Noboribetsu, and we were lucky to have some sunny moments along the way. It was also Black Friday, and the last mall was great!

ガイドさんと運転手さんの連携でスムーズに対応いただきました。あれだけの移動はタイムマネジメントがうまくないと無理でしょうね。外国の方がほとんどでしたが、特に遅れもなくナイスでした。ガイドさんの地域やレストランの知識は最高で申し分なしです♪
札幌から出て、峠でジャガイモを食べて、洞爺湖と登別を効率的にまわり、途中から晴れ間も出てついてました。ブラックフライデーでもあり最後のモールもグーでした。

I had a wonderful hour relaxing on a houseboat in Arashiyama! The floating convenience store was very appealing. There were so many tempting options like oden, grilled squid, and mitarashi dango!

嵐山の屋形船でのんびり楽しめた1時間　最高でした！水上コンビニの販売がとても魅力的です。おでん・イカ焼き・みたらし団子など、そそられるものが一杯！

The itinerary for each attraction was well arranged, and the guide, Sun, was very attentive. The explanations for each spot were very detailed, and there were also great product recommendations. I hope to have the opportunity to join again next time!

每個景點的行程安排很好，
孫導非常細心~
每個景點解說非常詳細，也有好物分享。
希望下次有機會再參加！

It was mid-November, but there was more snow than I expected, so the bus transportation was very helpful.

It was unfortunate that there were many foreign tourists who were late.

11月中旬でしたが思ったより雪が降り積もっていたので
バス移動は助かりました。

外国からの観光客が多く時間に遅れる方がおられたのが残念でした。

It was a bit cold, but I was lent a blanket, which made it comfortable. There were many rowboats around, but true to their professional skills, they navigated safely with just a long pole. I also got to hear stories that touched on history, and the autumn leaves 🍁 were wonderful; the hour flew by. Arashiyama was very crowded, and I struggled to find parking, which made me late, but since it was a private tour, they kindly waited until everyone arrived. I really appreciated their warm hospitality. I would love to do this activity again. Highly recommended!

少し寒かったですが、ブランケットを貸して頂き、快適でした。周りに手漕ぎボートがいっぱいでしたが、さすがプロの技、長い棒1本で安全な航行でした。歴史にも触れたお話も聞けて、紅葉🍁も素晴らしく、あっという間の1時間でした。嵐山は、とても混んでいて、駐車場探しに手こずって遅れてしまいましたが、貸切だからということもあり、全員揃うまで待ってくださりました。とても暖かい対応も感謝でした。また、お願いしたいアクティビティです。
おすすめです。

Value for money. Easy to find start location outside Kyoto train station.
Very welcoming with checks of passengers so we don't get left behind.
Great communication in different languages with earphones.
Train ride with great views nice to get out the big cities. Boat ride great. Rickshaw added extra but discount vouchers given. Brilliant staff. A trip for everyone, people with walking difficulties may find the boat ride difficult but speak to staff as the opportunity to stay on the coach.

We participated as a couple. We were able to see Mount Yotei and efficiently visit the highlights. I thought the last stop at Mitsui Outlet could have been a bit shorter.

夫婦で参加させていただきました。羊蹄山も見ることができ、見どころを効率的訪れることができました。最後の三井アウトレットは、もう少し短くてもいいかなと思いました。

I was taken to places that are hard to visit on my own, like Lake Toya, Showa Shinzan, the Bear Ranch (additional fee), and Noboribetsu! Each stop was brief, so some might feel it wasn't enough time to really explore. For us, it was a fulfilling experience. Thank you!

洞爺湖、昭和新山、クマ牧場（別料金）、登別と自分ではなかなか回れないところに連れて行ってもらいました！
ひとつひとつは時間が短く、じっくり見るには足りない方もいるかも。私たちにとっては充実した時間になりました。ありがとうございます！

The food is surprisingly good with the view and everything. We had a blast! Highly recommended.

The explanations were polite and precise, allowing us to enjoy all the sights without missing anything. The guide was truly wonderful, recommending great places to eat.

丁寧で的確な説明で、名所を逃さず楽しむことができました。
おすすめの食事処を教えてくださったり本当に素晴らしいガイドさんでした。

Kyoto Arashiyama Private Yakatabune offers a serene and elegant 1-hour boat ride through Arashiyama’s breathtaking seasonal scenery — perfect for groups of four. The experience is made even better by the wonderful guide, who is not only accommodating but also helps capture amazing photos throughout the trip. Communication can be a bit challenging since the guide mainly speaks Japanese, so downloading Google Translate is highly recommended for a smoother and more enjoyable experience.

It was a bit early for the autumn leaves, but it was a fun river descent. There were three boatmen working well as a team, and more than half of the guests were foreigners, but I felt that everyone enjoyed it together.

紅葉には少し早かったけど　楽しい川下りでした。船頭さんが3名1組でチームワーク良く　お客は外人さんも半分以上おられましたが、一緒に楽しめたように思います

Feeding the bears was fun. The bears' actions when I fed them were interesting. It was amusing to see the bears banging on the iron fence when I couldn't throw the food near them.

クマへの餌やりは楽しかったです。エサをやったときのクマの仕草が面白かった。クマの付近に投げれなければクマが鉄柵を叩く仕草は面白かった。

I used VELTRA on October 11. I was a bit anxious since it was my first time using it, but both the guide and the driver were very kind, and I was able to visit various places effectively without wasting time. I would like to participate in a different location next time.

10月11日に利用しました。
VELTRAは、初めての利用で多少不安かありましたが、ガイドさんも運転手さんも凄く親切で、時間を無駄にすることなく、効果的に各地を見学できました。
また、今度は違う場所にも参加したいと思います。

Second experience.
The weather forecast predicted rain.
Just in case, I brought a raincoat.
I was hoping it would hold off, but it started raining about halfway through!
The boatman put up a roof, so I was able to make it down to the end somehow.

２回目の体験。
天気予報は、雨。
念の為カッパ持っていきました。
なんとか、保つかなって思ってたのですが、半分位のとこで雨が！
船頭さんが、屋根を張ってくれたので　なんとか　最後まで下れました。

A good experience that you can eat in the boat and enjoy the sightseeing at the same time.

Nothing to say bad this was an amazing experience especially due to the staff!!

yes the weather was bad and the traffic also, however it felt like trying to cram too much into the day especially when doing two pick ups and drop offs an hour apart

The driver's skills were excellent, making for a reassuring tour. And above all, the guide was amazing! They were fluent in Japanese and Chinese, and the explanations were easy to understand. It was the best bus tour!

運転手さんの運転さばきが上手く、安心したツアーでした。
そして、なんと言ってもガイドさんが最高でした👍
日本語、中国語が堪能で、説明は分かりやすくて、最高のバスツアーでした☺️

The bear, which has become a hot topic as a villain, showed a cute side by waving its hand and begging for food at the Showa Shinzan Bear Ranch. I hope they can coexist peacefully with humans.

今話題となって悪役の熊、昭和新山熊牧場の熊は手を振ったり、餌をおねだりしたり可愛い一面を見る事ができました、仲良く人間と共存できるようになればいいのですが。

The weather was my biggest concern, but it was nice from departure to arrival, and the scenery was very beautiful. The lunch was also luxurious and delicious. It was a girls' outing with three elderly ladies (laughs), but we had quite a bit of free time and it wasn't too busy, which was nice. The bus guide was kind, and the driver felt like a veteran with safe driving. The bus was also easy to spot. This was my first bus trip in Sapporo, and it became a wonderful memory. Thank you very much.

お天気が1番心配されましたが、出発から到着まで良いお天気で景色も大変綺麗でした。
お昼も豪華で美味しく頂きました。高齢者（笑）3人、女子会でしたが割と時間も自由で忙しくなかったのも良かったです。バスガイドさんも親切でした、運転手さんも安全運転でベテランの感じがしました。バスも目立ってて探しやすかったです。
札幌でのバス旅は初めてでしたが楽しい思い出になりました。有難うございました。

Shikotsu Lake had heavy rain, and the highway was closed, so we had to take a detour. We went from Shiraoi to Lake Toya. That route was also affected by the heavy rain, creating a unique experience with splashes of water. Thank you to the driver for your hard work. When we arrived at Lake Toya, the rain had stopped, and we were able to see beautiful scenery.

支笏湖は大雨、高速道路通行止めで迂回。白老の方から洞爺湖へ。そのルートも大雨の影響で水飛沫をあげながら、ちょっと出来ない経験でした。ドライバーさんご苦労様でした。洞爺湖に着くと雨は上がっていてきれいな景色を見ることができました。

It was relaxing and wonderful. The boatman was kind. We had a table set up and enjoyed drinks and snacks we brought along. The shop boat also came by, and we were able to get warm oden and cold beer. We rented it for an hour, but my companions requested to extend it to two hours next time!

ゆったりのんびり、最高でした。船頭さんも親切。テーブルを入れてもらい、飲み物やおつまみを持ち込んで楽しみました♪売店船も寄ってきて温かいおでんや、冷たいビールも入手。1時間の借りきりでしたが、同行者からは、次は2時間で、と注文されました(*^-^)

We decided to take a ride on the trolley to go down the Hozu River, and while researching, we found a set deal with unlimited rides on Hankyu. Since Arashiyama was too crowded, we took the Hankyu to a place near Kawaramachi for lunch. As a result, we were able to eat in a more relaxed atmosphere, which was great. The view from the trolley was also satisfying, even though the weather was unfortunate. I deducted one star because the QR code didn't scan properly. There were times when it was difficult to connect, which was quite a hassle.

保津川下りをするために、トロッコにも乗ろうということになり、調べていたら阪急乗り放題とのセットに辿り着きました
嵐山は人が多すぎるので、阪急で移動して河原町に近いところで昼食をとりました。結果落ち着いて食事が出来て良かったです
トロッコからの景色もあいにくのお天気でしたが満足
星一つ減らしたのはQRコードを写メで通さなかったこと。すぐに繋がりにくい時もあり、かなり面倒でした

Although it was unfortunately rainy, I was able to efficiently tour around in a day. However, if you go to the bear ranch, there won't be time to explore Showa Shinzan. The guide recommended several lunch spots around Lake Toya. I had a great time sightseeing in Sapporo, despite the limited time. However, I noticed that the explanations in Chinese were much longer than those in Japanese and English.

あいにくの雨模様でしたが、一日で、ぐるーっと、駆け足で効率よく観光出来ました。
但し、熊牧場に行くと、昭和新山を見て回る時間は有りません。洞爺湖での、昼食場所を、ガイドさんが何ヶ所かお薦めして下さいます。
時間が無っかった札幌で、一日観光楽しかったです。
ただ、気になったのが、日本語、英語より、ずーっと長く中国語での説明がありました。

First of all, I would like to thank our guide for their cheerful and upbeat guidance. Even though it was drizzling a bit right before departure, as soon as the bus started moving, the weather cleared up, and I was able to enjoy the wonderful scenery of Lake Shikotsu, Lake Toya, and the ropeway at Mount Usu, all mixed with autumn leaves. I was worried that 10 hours might be too long, but there were so many highlights that it felt like no time at all. Thank you very much for being so considerate of me as a solo participant.

まず、ガイドさんの陽気でテンポの良い案内に感謝します。出発間際まで雨が少し降っていたのに、バスが走り出すとどんどん晴れてきて、支笏湖、洞爺湖、そして有珠山のロープウェイと紅葉混じりの素晴らしい景観を楽しむことができました。10時間も長いかなーと心配してましたが、見所たくさんで、あっという間のひとときでした。
一人参加の私にいろいろ気を配っていただき本当にありがとうございました。

There are many foreigners, the cost is low, and you can easily visit the places you want in one day. The tour guide's attentiveness was also wonderful, and I had a great time throughout the day. I would like to use this service again.

外国人の方が多い中、費用は安いし、一日かけて、行きたい所にサクッと行ける。添乗員さんの気遣いも素晴らしく、一日楽しめた。又、利用したい。

I was able to enjoy the best autumn leaves while relaxing on the bus. Thank you.

バスの中でリラックスしながら最高の紅葉を楽しむことができました。
ありがとうございます。ーーーーーーーー