All Reviews for Japan Winter Tours 2025

The view from the top of the mountain after snowshoeing was so magnificent that I was amazed. Of course, the scenery and the warm drink provided by the guide at the summit were fantastic, but simply going down on the sled was incredibly fun. Even as an adult, I couldn't help but get really excited!

スノーシューで山の上まで行って見えた景色は壮大すぎてびっくりしました。
もちろん、景色もてっぺんでガイドさんにもらった温かい飲み物も最高でしたが！、そりで下っていくのがシンプルにめちゃくちゃ楽しかったです。
大人でも大はしゃぎしてしまいました。

As expected, there were mostly foreign visitors, and it was really crowded when we got there‼️ Since we had plenty of time to explore, we were able to take our time sightseeing, shopping, and dining. The Hida beef mixed bowl I had in Hida Takayama was incredibly delicious. The tour guide was also very polite and provided thorough explanations, which was great.

予想通りほぼ外国の方が多く
現地に行ってもすごい人でした‼️
散策時間がたっぷりあったのでゆっくりと見学、買い物、食事が出来ました。
飛騨高山で食べた飛騨牛ミックス丼
とっても美味しかったです。
添乗員のお兄さんも丁寧に説明してくれてとても良かったです。

I was able to explore to my heart's content. I think the volume of the tour was just right. The lunch was also delicious.

心ゆくまで散策できました。ツアーとしてのボリューム感は大変ちょうど良かったと思います。お昼ご飯もおいしかったです。

Although it was late February, the weather felt spring-like, and despite the lack of snow in Shirakawa-go, we were able to walk easily and climb up to the observation deck. Since we were on a tour of the three ancient capitals, we didn't have much time to relax, but I was satisfied with the efficient schedule we followed. The guide was always calm and kind, and very knowledgeable, which was great.

2月下旬ではあるものの春めいたお天気となり、雪の少ない白川郷ではありましたが、歩きやすく展望台まで登ることができました。
三古都巡りということでのんびりはあまりできませんでしたが、無駄のないスケジュールで回ることができ満足しています。
ガイドさんが常に穏やかで優しく、知識も豊富でとても良かったです。

It was an alarm-level heavy snowfall for several consecutive days, but there was also a certain warmth to the dazzling snow. The scenery was truly wonderful. I was able to enjoy a delicious local lunch and was very satisfied. However, waiting for the bus to the observation deck took some time. There were many shops in Takayama, and I was able to enjoy myself without any prior research.

警報級の連日の豪雪でしたが、どことなく温かさも感じる最高な眩しい積雪でした。
その景観はとても素晴らしかったです。
ご当地昼食も美味しく満足に頂けました。
あと、展望台へのバス待ちがロス時間でした。
高山もお店多く下調べなくとも楽しめました。

I was taken to a place that is quite difficult to go to alone, and I had a valuable experience. However, the guide's rapid-fire talking was exhausting. There were many inbound foreign tourists on the tour, and the guide spoke a lot in English, but the pronunciation wasn't very clear, which was a bit concerning. Overall, the tour itself was good.

なかなか１人では行けない場所に連れて行ってもらい、貴重な体験が出来ました。
ただ、ガイドの人が弾丸トークで疲れました。ツアー客がインバウンドの外国人が多くて、英語でたくさん話していたのですが、発音がきれいでなくて、それも気になりました。
ツアー自体は良かったです。

The guide explained the same thing in three languages: Japanese, English, and Chinese. I was able to learn an efficient way to get around Shirakawa-go.

ガイドの方が同じことを日本語、英語、中国語の３か国語で説明してくれます。
白川郷の効率的な周り方教えてもらえました。

Since I participated alone, I was able to be quite flexible! The guide shared a lot of knowledge about the trees and wildlife along the way to and from the drifting ice, which was very educational and allowed me to truly appreciate the nature and grandeur of Hokkaido!

1人で参加だったこともありかなり柔軟に対応いただけました！
ガイドさんの知識で流氷に向かう前後の道中も木や生き物のことたくさん教えていただきすごく勉強になりより北海道の自然、雄大さを感じることができました！

Actually, the evening before this tour, I went on a private ice floe ship called the Aurora to see the drifting ice, so I honestly debated whether to cancel this tour. However, to conclude, I'm glad I went; it was incredibly fun. Even without considering the fact that I got to see the drifting ice and the good weather, this was the best bus tour I've ever been on.

First of all, the bus driver and the tour guide were both very nice people. I had a great time throughout the trip. The lunch was a buffet at a local izakaya, with a wide variety of homemade dishes that tasted great, and I was delighted to have gelato from a famous local shop. The timing was just right for us, allowing us to buy snacks and souvenirs along the way. I'm really glad I didn't cancel. We felt it was worth more than the price we paid. I am very satisfied.

実はこのツアーの前日の夕方、個人で流氷船オーロラ号に乗って流氷を見てしまったので、このツアーは正直キャンセルするか悩みました。しかし、結論から言うと行って良かった、最高に楽しかったです。流氷が見れたこと、お天気に恵まれたことを差し引いても、今までのバスツアーで一番です。まずバスの運転手さん、バスガイドさんのお人柄がとても良かったです。終始楽しく過ごせました。ランチは地元居酒屋さんでのバイキングで、品数も多く手作りで味も良く、地元有名店のジェラートもあり嬉しかったです。時間配分も私たちにはちょうど良く、途中でおやつを買ったりお土産を買ったりも出来ました。キャンセルしないで本当に良かった。私たちにはお値段以上の価値が感じられました。大満足です。

On the second day of my first solo trip, I had reserved this bus, and the seats were fairly spacious and comfortable. The bus guide was cheerful and spoke clearly, which made the experience very pleasant. The driver also greeted us every time, which was really nice!

初めての一人旅で2日目にこのバスを予約していたのですが、席もある程度広く居心地がよかったです。バスガイドさんも明るくハキハキとお話される方でとても心地よかったです。運転手さんも毎回声をかけてくれてとても良かったです！

The kindness of the guide and the driver, no one was late for the meeting time, and we were able to see the drift ice (which had just returned the day before). We efficiently toured the winter tourist spots and even enjoyed a delicious lunch. It was the best trip to Abashiri! Thank you to the guide who taught us so many things and to the driver who calmly handled various troubles. I will promote the people around Abashiri tourism!

ガイドさんと運転手さんの人の良さ、誰一人集合時間に遅れず、流氷も見れて(前日戻ってきた)効率よく真冬の観光地を周ることができ美味しい昼食まで食べられて最高な網走旅行でした！たくさんのことを教えてくれたガイドさん、いろんなトラブルに冷静に対応していた運転手、ありがとう！網走観光周囲の人たちに推し活します。

Comments from a foreign traveler on a solo trip.
This was my first time participating in a day tour within Japan.

Since most of the participants were foreigners, the guide provided clear explanations in both Japanese and English without any breaks, covering everything from highlights to food, as well as important notes. There were also some interesting stories sprinkled in, making the otherwise dull travel time enjoyable. Thank you very much.

The female driver was also extremely safe, which was a relief. Those prone to motion sickness will be just fine.

Winter is certainly beautiful, but I believe summer will be lovely as well. I hope to come back someday.

一人旅の外国人からのコメント。
人生初めて日本国内で日帰りツアーに参加。

外国人は殆どのため、ガイドの方は休みなくずっと日本語と英語両方わかりやすく説明してくれました、見どころから食べものまで、注意事項などなど、ちょこちょこと面白い話も出てくる、つまらない移動時間は楽しく過ごしました、誠にありがとうございました。

女性の運転手さんも、超安全運転で助かります。車酔い人も全然ok。

冬はもちろん綺麗ですが、夏場もきっと綺麗だと思います。いつか、また来たいです。

I was very satisfied as all the highlights of Abashiri were included, and I could also see the drifting ice. It’s quite challenging to book a ticket for the Aurora individually, but that was included as well. The guide explained everything clearly and efficiently.

網走の見所が、全て入り、流氷も見えて大満足でした。
個人でオーロラ号のチケット取るの大変ですが、それも入っています。
ガイドさんも、わかりやすく、要領良く説明してくれました。

It might be a once-in-a-lifetime experience (o^－^o)
The Shiretoko drifting ice was amazing!
I was moved to see the Steller's sea eagle and the white-tailed eagle, among others!
The ice was a thin blue and white, creating a very magical atmosphere!
The captain's stories were great; he shared real experiences and knowledge in a way that was easy to understand!

一生に１度の出来事かもしれません(o^－^o)
知床流氷サイコーでした！
大わしやオオジロワシ、とど、などがみれて感動しました!
氷は薄いブルーとホワイトですごく幻想的でした！
船長さんのお話しもリアル体験や知識を分かりやすく自分の言葉で話されててとても良かった！

This tour, departing from Nagoya Station and lasting about 11 hours, allowed us to thoroughly enjoy winter in Gujo Hachiman, Hida Takayama, and Shirakawa-go. Before arriving at each destination, our guide provided suggestions on how to spend our time at each location, which was very helpful.

Additionally, at some of the stops, there was an option for those who wished to explore with the guide, allowing us to enjoy a stroll while listening to their explanations.

After departing from Nagoya, we encountered an accident that caused a section of the highway to be closed, so we had to take local roads for part of the journey, resulting in longer travel time than planned. However, the guide's suggestion to redistribute the sightseeing time at each location was optimal, allowing us to thoroughly explore all the destinations and have a fantastic time.

I am very grateful for their flexible responses. Thanks to the guide and the driver, we were able to spend a very meaningful day and create wonderful memories. Thank you very much!

名古屋駅発着で約11時間のツアーで、
冬の郡上八幡、飛騨高山、白川郷を大満喫できる内容でした。
各訪問地到着前にバス車内にてガイドさんが、各訪問地での過ごし方のご提案をしてくださり、とても参考になりました。
また、一部の訪問地では、希望者はガイドさんと一緒に散策をさせていただくことができる選択肢があり、ガイドさんのご説明を聞きながら、散策を楽しむことができました。
名古屋出発後、郡上八幡までの道中、高速道路が通行止めになる事故があったために一部区間において一般道での通行になり、
予定よりも移動時間を要しましたが、
ガイドさんの各訪問地観光時間の再配分時間のご提案が最適で、全ての訪問地をしっかりと観光ができ、大満喫できました。
臨機応変なご対応に大変感謝しています。
ガイドさんと、ドライバーさんのおかげで、とても有意義な一日を過ごすことができ、良い思い出を作ることができました。
どうもありがとうございました。

At first, I was very anxious about not being able to participate in the tour due to an unexpected incident, but I headed to the departure location. When I consulted with the tour guide, they kindly listened to my concerns, and my child and I were able to participate comfortably. Thanks to that, we were able to see the winter scenery of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama, which we had been looking forward to, and it turned out to be a wonderful trip. I am very grateful to the tour guide for making the arrangements despite the difficulties. Thank you very much.

当初ハプニングの為、ツアーに参加出来ないのではととても不安に思いながら出発場所に向かいました。
添乗員さんに相談すると、快よく相談に乗ってもらい親子で気持ちよく参加する事が出来ました。
お陰様で、楽しみにしていた冬の白川郷や五箇山を見る事ができてとても良い旅になりました。
無理な手配をしていただきました添乗員さんに、とても感謝です。
ありがとうございました。

I was a bit worried about my first solo bus tour. When I arrived at the meeting place, there was already a line forming even though it was 10 minutes before the scheduled time, and the check-in had already started. The boarding position on the bus was determined by the order of check-in, so the seats were filling up quickly from the front. When I expressed my hope to sit as close to the front as possible and alone, they happily accommodated my request with a smile, which I felt was lucky!

Both Takayama and Shirakawa-go were crowded with tourists, and if you wanted to eat something delicious, you had to wait in line. As someone who is greedy about wanting to see and eat as much as possible, I didn't have enough time to fully satisfy my desires, but I still enjoyed my first visit to Takayama and Shirakawa-go quite a bit. Thank you for your help!

初めての一人バスツアーで少し心配もありました。
集合場所に行くと、10分前にもかかわらずすでに列ができていて、受付が始まっていました。受付順にバスを乗る位置が決まっていくので、どんどん前から埋まっていきました。なるべく前で、一人が良いと希望を伝えると、笑顔でリクエストに応じてもらえて、ラッキーでした！
高山も白川郷も観光客が多く、美味しいものを食べようとすると並ばないといけないので、見たい、食べたいの欲張りな私には時間が足りず、満足まではいかないものの、初めての高山・白川郷に十分楽しめました。
お世話になりました！

We had great time on this private tour. Our guide was Shu-San who came with his car to pick us from our hotel and drove us to three different observation points. He was well equipped with a monocular and binoculars. His polite attitude and enthusiasm about Tanchos made our trip a memorable experience.

We boarded the Aurora icebreaker, visited the drift ice center, toured the Abashiri Prison, enjoyed a delicious lunch, took the drift ice train, and visited Cape Notoro. It was a very packed itinerary, and we were able to travel efficiently and safely. Both the guide and the driver were very pleasant.

流氷砕氷船オーロラ号乗船と流氷センター見学、網走監獄見学、美味しい昼食、流氷列車、能取岬。とっても盛りだくさんで、効率良く安心安全に旅することができました。ガイドさんも運転手さんも、すごく感じが良かったです。

The participants were 90% foreigners and 10% Japanese. The tour guide was fluent in both English and Japanese and provided a thorough explanation. In Shirakawa-go, not much snow removal is done for tourists, and the sidewalks are covered in snow. The paths to the Deai Bridge and the observation deck had some icy spots, and I saw many people falling. Non-slip footwear is essential. It was a very good tour that was efficient in terms of time and reasonably priced.

参加者は、9割外国人、1割日本人でした。添乗員さんは、英語日本語堪能で、丁寧に案内してくださいました。白川郷では、観光客の為の除雪はあまりされていなく、歩道には雪が積もっています。出会い橋、展望台に行く道は凍っている箇所もあり、転んでいる人をたくさん見ました。滑り止めは必須です。時間効率よく回れ、リーズナブルでとても良いツアーでした。

The tour guide was very good at talking and made the travel time enjoyable by sharing interesting sights. Thanks to their recommendations, I was able to enjoy visiting both Shirakawa-go and Gokayama, and I was very satisfied.

The bus was clean, had WiFi, and was comfortable. They provided a bag for trash collection. There was also a small refrigerator on the bus where they offered to keep items purchased as souvenirs.

This was my first time using this site, and I'm glad I chose it.

添乗員さんはとてもお話上手で移動時間に見どころを楽しく教えてくれました。おすすめのおかげで白川郷、五箇山どちらも楽しく巡ることが出来てとても満足でした。

バスは綺麗でWiFiもあり快適です。
ゴミは回収袋を用意してくれました。
バス内に小さな冷蔵庫がありお土産で買われた物など預かってくれるサービスもありました。

初めて利用するサイトでしたがここに決めて良かったです。

I had an amazing time! A whale came right next to us. Both adults and children were super excited! It was a very precious experience! The staff members were also very kind! Thank you very much.

すごく楽しかったです！
クジラがすぐ側に来てくれました。
大人も子供も大興奮！？
とても貴重な体験をさせていただきました！

スタッフの方々もとても親切でした！
ありがとうございました。

Due to the weather conditions from the previous day, the waves were high 🌊. Although I was initially thrilled with the ride, feeling like I was already on an attraction, I gradually started to feel seasick 😫 and my mood went down ⤵️.

When we anchored at our destination, we were able to see the whale spouting a few times, even if just for a moment 🙌🏻. Since it was a small boat, they moved around to give everyone a better view, and everyone was overjoyed ☺️. Motion sickness medication is a must‼️ Depending on the weather, you might still get seasick even if you take it. It might be better to prepare yourself before boarding 💦.

The staff were all very pleasant and supportive, which was reassuring ✨✨✨. Overall, I had a great time 🙆‍♀️.

前日の天候の影響で波が高かく🌊
出発して早々にアトラクションに乗っているかの様な乗り心地で喜んでいたはずが
次第に船酔いになり😫気分は⤵️
目的地に停泊してたら🐳の潮吹きや
一瞬だけですが姿が数回見れました🙌🏻
小型の船なので見やすい様に移動してくれて皆んな大喜びでした☺️
酔い止めは必須‼️天気によっては、飲んでも酔うと思います。
覚悟して乗船した方が良いかもです💦

スタッフの方々は皆んな気持ち良い対応して下さり心強かったです✨✨✨
最終的な感想は楽しかったです🙆‍♀️

The weather was nice on the day of the visit, and I was able to enjoy the winter scenery of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama. The guide provided detailed explanations, and the bus during the trip had Wi-Fi, making it comfortable.

当日は天気も良く、かつ冬景色の白川郷＋五箇山を楽しむことができました。
ガイドさんも丁寧に解説していただき、移動中のバスもwifiあり快適でした

Since they only light it up four times a year, I thought it was a valuable opportunity and participated. The view was wonderful, the food was good, and the timing was well managed, so I was able to enjoy it thoroughly.

年に4回しかライトアップしないので貴重な機会と思い参加しました
素晴らしい景色で、食事もよく時間配分もよかったので十分楽しめました

The guide and driver were lucky people, and we were able to see the drift ice perfectly without any crowds at all the sightseeing spots. I thoroughly enjoyed the best bus tour. The lunch was also wonderful.

As for the participation fee, I think it's cheap since it includes all the costs. It's hard to make a reservation for the Aurora, so I believe that alone is worth it.

ガイドさん、ドライバーさんが運をもっている人で、流氷がバッチリ見られて、全ての見学場所においても混雑なしで見学をすることができました。
最高のバスツアーを満喫できました。
ランチの内容も素晴らしかったです。

参加費ですが、すべての料金込みなので安いと思います。
オーロラ号は個人ではなかなか予約がとれませんので、それだけでも価値はあると思います。

I couldn't get a tour with a viewpoint for the night illumination of Shirakawa-go, so I only have photos from below, but it looked beautiful like a scene from a foreign fairy tale. It was great to see it from the viewpoint during the day. The cold wasn't too severe, and I warmed up during dinner along the way. The guide was also very kind and provided excellent guidance.

白川郷の夜のライトアップの展望台付きツアーはとれなくて、下からの写真のみですが外国の昔話の風景みたいで綺麗でした。日中は展望台から見れて良かったです。寒さもひどくなく、途中の夕食で温まりました。ガイドさんもとても親切で、良く案内してくれました。

Unexpectedly, Gokayama was wonderful. I had visited Shirakawa-go several times in the summer, and thanks to the guide's thorough explanations (about souvenirs and attractions), I was able to enjoy it thoroughly. While Shirakawa-go had a completely touristy atmosphere, Gokayama was truly quiet. There are fewer attractions, but the road to the snowy observation deck winds through the terraced rice fields, making it fun to play with my middle school son, creating great memories. Although there are few residents, it seemed to be well-managed and maintained. The calm Japanese and English simultaneous guidance from the male guide was excellent and also helped me with my English studies.

思いがけず五箇山がよかったです。
白川郷は夏に何度か訪れていたのと、ガイドさんのご丁寧な説明（お土産や見どころなど）のおかげでしっかり楽しめました。
白川郷が完全に観光地ムードだったのに対し、五箇山は本当に静か。見どころは少ないですが、雪深い展望台への道は棚田の間を縫って上がる形で、中学生の息子と遊ぶのも楽しく、いい思い出になりました。住む人は少ないものの、しっかりと管理され維持されているようでした。
ガイドの男性の穏やかな日本語と英語の同時ガイドは素晴らしく、英語の勉強にもなりました。

We participated as a family! We arrived at the site in the evening, toured the Wada family house, and then went for a stroll. When the lights came on, the magical scenery had my elementary school son super excited! It started snowing partway through, but we warmed up in the hot springs at the end, making it an amazing experience. Thanks to the kind advice from the staff, we were able to explore efficiently.

家族で参加しました！夕方現地に着き和田家を見学してから散策。ライトアップが始まると幻想的な景色に小学生の息子も大興奮！途中から雪も降り始めましたが、最後に温泉で身体も温まり最高な体験でした。スタッフの方の親切なアドバイスもあり効率よく散策することができました。

素晴らしい日、広大な雪の吹きだまりでたっぷりの時間。穏やかで安定した船。

Great day, plenty of time in the vast snow drifts. Calm steady ship.