All Reviews for Japan Autumn Tours 2025

On March 29, the weather was nice, and the lake was calm and very beautiful. The guide was pleasant, and we had a great time. We participated as a pair, and although they said we could each take a kayak individually, it was easier on our bodies to work together.

当日3月29日は天気が良く、湖の波もなく、とってもキレイでした。
ガイドの方も感じ良く、楽しめました。
二人で参加し、一人ずつでもカヤックに乗せてくれるとの事でしたが、二人で協力した方が体は楽です。

I wanted to visit Lake Shikotsu and Lake Toya in winter, but since I live in an area where it doesn't snow, I thought driving would be impossible, and I wasn't familiar with the bus routes, so I gave up. When I found this tour, I immediately signed up because it was exactly what I was hoping for.
The driver's driving was very reassuring, and the guide was very considerate, making the time feel enjoyable rather than long.
The lunch wasn't bad in terms of taste. The hot pot was, of course, warm, but the other dishes were cold, and the shredded cabbage was dry, making me wonder how long it had been sitting out.
When we arrived at the hotel, we were told that we were scheduled to leave at 1:30, but when we entered the hotel, the bath was available only from 1:00?! I think it's very disappointing for those who were looking forward to it.
I hope the hotel schedule can be better communicated. I would definitely like to see improvements in the lunch.
It's a shame, especially since the bus staff left a good impression.

冬の支笏湖や洞爺湖に行ってみたかったのですが、雪が降らない地域に住んでいるので、車の運転は無理だし、路線バスもよくわからないしと諦めていました。このツアーを見つけて、希望にピッタリだとすぐに申し込みました。
ドライバーさんの運転はとても安心でき、ガイドさんもいろいろ気を使って下さり、少し長いかなと思っていた時間も、そう感じないほど楽しく過ごせました。
昼食は、味は悪くはないです。鍋はもちろん暖かいですが、その他は冷たく、千切りキャベツは乾いていて、いつから置いてあるんだろうと思いました。
ホテルに着いて1時半出発の予定だと言われ、いざホテルに入ったらお風呂は1時から⁉︎楽しみにして来た方にはとても残念だと思います。
ホテルの予定など、しっかり把握していただけたらと思います。昼食は是非改善していただきたいです。
バスのスタッフが好印象だっただけに、残念です。

It was a great trip. Hiro was a lovely guide, very helpful and friendly. Sadly the weather was very poor due to bad luck and we couldn’t see Mt Fuji but she bought us all a lovely postcard instead which was really sweet of her. The locations were still beautiful, the small villages were so peaceful and relaxing compared to the madness of Tokyo and the trip well organised.
We took the options to not include the meal and trips and just paid upfront for the cablecar which is all we wanted to do. We also bought our own lunch instead of having the western style meal as it didn’t appeal as much. The fact that this trip has options is one of the main reasons we chose it and I’m very glad we did so!
I would highly recommend this company for any tours!

I was able to fully enjoy the nature of Lake Shikotsu, Lake Mashu, and Mount Yotei. The vast nature of Hokkaido has a different kind of grandeur compared to Honshu, making it a journey that felt extraordinary.

After our meal, we went to the hot springs, but since we couldn't go to the Usuzan Ropeway this time, I thought it might have been nice to spend a bit more time at the hot springs instead.

Still, I am grateful for the wonderful sightseeing experience and the memories created.

支笏湖、摩周湖、羊蹄山と自然を満喫できました。広大な北海道の自然は本州とはまた違う迫力があり、非日常を感じながらの旅でした。
食事後、温泉に入りましたが、今回は有珠山ロープウェイに行けなかったので、その時間を温泉に費やしてもらえれば、もう少しゆったりできたかな？と思いました。
それでも素敵な観光となり思い出となった事に感謝しています。

Our guide was very sweet and accommodating! This tour is weather-dependent. Unfortunately our tour was affected by bad weather so the scenic views were compromised. A lot of time was spent on the bus because it was cold and wet. That’s when you make the best of it with the people you are with!

The tour guides are really good and accommodating as well.

The tour was very convenient, organized, gave ample time for each stop and the guide was very accommodating. The food was also great! Will definitely recommend this.

The content of the visits and the timing were ideal. This tour was very well organized and the comments and explanations of Yoko made it even more interesting.

I think the sightseeing time is too short. Especially at Lake Toya, the time allotted is not enough for women to enjoy the hot springs. I would like to see either some activities cut or the time extended.
Regarding the meals at Lake Toya, I had asked in advance, but the carrots were not pre-boiled and the tempura was cold.
With so many people giving feedback about the meals, isn't there any consideration to change the dining location?

観光時間が短すぎかなと思います。とくに洞爺湖での温泉は、この時間じゃ女性にはまず無理ですね。どこか削るか時間を伸ばすかしてほしいです。
洞爺湖は食事について他の方のコメントがあったので、こちらで事前に質問したにも関わらず人参が下ゆでされていないし、天ぷらも冷たかった。
こんなに、色々な方から食事について意見があって、食事の場所を変えるとかの検討はされないんでしょうか？

I participated in a tour on November 1, 2019. Here’s some information I found out by actually going there.

• Footbath at Lake Toya
After lunch at Manseikaku, I found a footbath while strolling around the area. It’s about a 2-minute walk if you enter the road on the mountain side. The footbath is located under the red roof in the photo, and there was also a towel vending machine.

• Lake Toya Milk Pudding at the Silo Observation Deck
This is a souvenir sold exclusively at Lake Toya. There are also other items available that are exclusive to the observation deck. Since it was crowded and the stay was short, I recommend buying your desired souvenirs first and then enjoying the view.

• Comfortable even on a long tour
Perhaps because I participated on a weekday, there was plenty of space, and even though I was alone, the seat next to me was empty, so I could relax without worrying. There were power outlets, so I didn’t have to worry about charging, and the headphone guide made the tour feel shorter.

• Affected by the weather
While Lake Shikotsu was sunny, the boat was canceled due to high waves. There was light rain at Mount Usu, but the ropeway was fine. There was no snow and no traffic jams, so the bus was on time.

As mentioned in other experiences, it was a bit disappointing that lunch was slightly cold.

2019/11/1(金)のツアーに参加しました。実際に行ってみてわかった情報を紹介します。

• 洞爺湖の足湯
万世閣での昼食の後、周辺を散策したところ足湯を見つけました。一本山側の道に入った場所で2分くらいで行けます。写真の赤い屋根の下に足湯があり、タオルの自販機もありました。

•サイロ展望台の洞爺湖ミルクプリン
洞爺湖限定で販売しているお土産です。他にも展望台限定のものが置いてあります。混雑していたうえに滞在時間が短かったので、目当てのお土産は先に買って景色を楽しんでください。

•長いツアーでも快適
平日に参加したためか席に余裕があり、1人参加でしたが隣が空いていたので気を遣わず過ごせました。コンセントがあるので充電の心配もなく、ヘッドホンのガイドもあるのでそれほど長く感じませんでした。

•天候に左右される
支笏湖は晴れていましたが、船は波が高く欠航でした。有珠山は小雨、ロープウェイは大丈夫でした。雪が全くなく渋滞もなかったのでバスも遅れなしでした。

他の体験談にもいくつか書かれていますが、昼食が少し冷めていたのが残念でした。

The sea, mountains, and snow were beautiful. The hot springs were nice, and the view from there was also lovely. I would like to use it again. ^^*

水海も山も雪も綺麗でした　温泉も良かったし　そこから見えた景色も綺麗でした　また利用したいです　^^*

I thought 10 hours might be long, but there were so many places to visit that the time flew by. Since the Ice Festival was being held at Lake Shikotsu, I wished I had a bit more time to enjoy the sights, considering the time spent navigating the unfamiliar snowy roads. At Lake Toya, we had a regular lunch and took photos outside, but unfortunately, we didn't have time to enjoy the hot springs. Overall, I was more than satisfied and had a great time. Both the driver and the guide were very pleasant, making for a wonderful trip. Among the participants, my mother was the oldest at 74 years old, but even older guests can enjoy it without getting tired.

10時間長いかなぁと思っていましたが、周るところが多いので、あっという間に過ぎました。
支笏湖では氷濤まつりが開催されていたので、慣れない雪道を往復する時間を考えたらもう少しゆっくり見る時間が欲しかったです。洞爺湖でも普通に昼食取って外に出て写真撮っていたら、残念ながら温泉に入る時間までは取れません。でも、全体的には十二分に楽しめて満足出来ました。運転手さんもガイドさんもとても感じがよくていい旅になりました。今回参加した中では母が74歳で最高齢だったようですが、年配の方でも疲れず十二分に楽しめますよ。

Lake Shikotsu is very beautiful and well worth a visit. The highlight of this trip is lunch. Very nice environment. Sitting by the window, while eating Japanese food, while admiring the snowy scenery of Lake Toya, very fantastic. There is also a foot onsen near the hotel. The ropeway of Mount Usu is also very interesting. You can see both Lake Toya and the volcano.

Lake Shikotsu is very beautiful and well worth a visit. The highlight of this trip is lunch. Very nice environment. Sitting by the window, while eating Japanese food, while admiring the snowy scenery of Lake Toya, very very fantastic. There is also a foot-onsen near the hotel. The ropeway of Mount Usu is also very interesting. You can see both the Lake Toya and the volcanic.

Very well organised and a good trip to see Mt Fuji from different perspectives. This was from going onto Fuji, we went to the 4th station because the winter snow prevented us from going to the 5th station. It didnt matter that we couldnt go further as it was a great view out. Then we moved on to lunch at the theme park and although this was an option it was worth it to have been served very well with good food. We sat in a lovely French decorated dining room with an amazing view of Mount Fuji. Then on to a boat trip on the lake to see Fuji from this viewpoint and we were lucky to have a cold but very clear day to see its beauty. After the lake we moved on to the cable car which took us up to another viewpoint to see Fuji and and town below. All great photo opportunities and a great experience for a tourist to capture Mt Fuji at its best.

IT was excellent trip managed by Veltra.
Very punctual, and tip was well managed and covered all the thing are promised.

It was very nice, relaxing day with beautiful views and tasty lunch. We had such a nice and funny guide, who spoke perfect english and took great care of us. There was enough time at each place we have visited. Good value for this price, highly recommend the trip.

A wonderful trip.We were fetched on time. Very professional guide, she was with us all the way and made sure everyone was ok.informative talks about the various places we visited. We were fortunate to see Mt Fuji clearly. The cable car was excellent and so was the boat ride. not much places to eat at the lunch place so maybe take the lunch option.or take your own snacks and meals.weather didnt permit us to go to 5th station but we got views from the ropeway.
Just a note to future travellers,please be at the designated spot on time otherwise it wastes a lot of time trying to locate all the passengers.

The instructor was very kind and explained everything in detail, which allowed me to successfully ride the kayak. Due to strong winds from the typhoon, we couldn't go to Lake Shikotsu and instead paddled up the Chitose River. The Chitose River... the water was so clear. I was thrilled when I saw fish and shrimp. During the kayaking, the instructor took many photos, and I received them immediately after the experience via AirDrop. It was a fun and fulfilling experience.

　インストラクターさんがとても親切で丁寧に説明をしてくださったので，うまくカヤックに乗ることができました。
　台風からの強風で波が高く，支笏湖には行くことができず，千歳川をのぼっていきました。千歳川・・・とても水がきれいでした。魚やスジエビが見れた時にはテンションがあがりました。
　カヤック中はインストラクターさんが何枚も写真を撮ってくれ，写真は体験終了後にair dropを通じてすぐいただけます。
　楽しく充実した体験でした。
　

Mt. Fuji showed a wonderful figure.
All the schedules were comfortable and kind.

Wasting time... because after reach mt. Fuji just until station 1 then just only play in the kids playground. Not reach even just station 3, don't know why.

Pirates ship, hakone rope way cure the pain finally.

But still not worth it for money, main object mt fuji have to take more time maybe.

for Fuji tour we just go to theme park and play sliding snow. we lunch at moving bus, my self dont recommend this tour for family have young childern

our tour guide fluent mandarin only, so its quite long way

You get a little bit of everything on this trip. 5th Station, brief stop at a theme park, a short cruise on the lake, and a stop by a beautiful garden. The main thing missing is time. You simply don't get enough time at each destination. I think the stop at Fuji-Q can be taken out. Nonetheless, the tour is good value for the price and you get to experience a lot.

Convenient group gathering place.
I recommend taking a ticket with a boat trip and funicular, they offer a magnificent view of Fuji.

The weather was beautiful and the traffic was very smooth. I had the basic package and purchased the 4000 yen package when I got on the bus. 100% worth it!

Every thing was good however would have liked to spend a little longer at Mt Fuji.

I was surprised by the price, as it included a packed tour taking us to various places, a wonderful hotel, a delicious lunch, and even the fee for the Usuzan Ropeway! The guide, with a lovely smile, was kind and thoughtful, and spoke beautiful Japanese, which made me feel a renewed respect as a Japanese person. I had a great time! Thank you very much.

あちこち連れて行って下さり盛り沢山のツアーなのに　素敵なホテルで美味しい昼食と有珠山ロープウェイ料金まで含まれこの値段でびっくりでした！　笑顔の素敵なガイドさんは親切で、心遣いも素晴らしく、美しい日本語でお話くださり、日本人として改めて尊敬してしまいました。楽しかったです！ありがとうございました。

This was truly awesome, I have dreamed of visiting Mt Fuji since I was a child. It was everything I expected and as there was not a great deal of snow around I think I got lucky with this year.

The wonderful trip
Really enjoyed
Recommend to all

I thought it was understandable that we couldn't ride the ropeway due to bad weather, but it was a bit disappointing that the alternative was just a bear farm and some snacks. I participated alone, and the feeling of being left behind during lunch was a little sad. However, it was great to be able to explore an area that I wouldn't normally be able to visit in just one day, and the audio guide on the bus was very helpful for sightseeing.

悪天候でロープーウェイに乗れなかったのしょうがないと思いましたが、でもその代わりが熊牧場と少しのお菓子っていうのは少し残念でした。
1人で参加しましたが昼食時の居残り給食感が少し悲しかったです。
自分ではなかなか周れない地域を1日で、周れるのとバス車内のイヤホンでの観光案内はとてもよかったです。

Good lunch and nice tour guide Sojori and good driver!!!