All Reviews for Japan Winter Tours 2025

The bus seating arrangement that avoided crowding, just the right number of participants, the driver's safe driving, the tour guide's detailed explanations and hidden photo spots, the deliciousness of the lunch—everything made for a truly satisfying tour. I really made wonderful memories!! I thoroughly enjoyed it.

密を避けたバスの座席配置、ちょうど良い参加人数、運転者さんの安全運転、添乗員さんの詳しい説明や穴場の撮影ポイント、お昼ごはんの美味しさ、どれをとっても大満足なツアーでした
本当に良い思い出が出来ました！！
堪能できました

The drift ice and Abashiri Prison were impressive. The view from the Drift Ice Museum was also nice. However, the lunch portion was small. You can choose between a seafood bowl or a hokke set meal, but I chose the seafood bowl, which came with just the bowl, pickles, and miso soup. We were taken to the second floor of the dining area, and after the food was served, that was it. The staff did not come up to the second floor, and there was no warm tea after the meal, nor any way to call the staff. The rice portion was large, but the seafood was minimal. If lunch is simple, the satisfaction level might be low.

We disbanded at Abashiri Station at 16:00, but I immediately went into a hamburger restaurant nearby and had a salad buffet and a hamburger. It might be good for older people, but others might have felt hungry.

流氷と網走監獄は見ごたえがありました。流氷館からの展望景色も良かったです。ただお昼ごはんが少ない。。海鮮丼かホッケ定食が選べますが、海鮮丼を選んで、提供は丼とおしんこと味噌汁。食事どころの2階に通され、料理が出てきてそれっきり。店員さんは2階には上がってこず、食後に温かいお茶もなく、店員さんを呼ぶ手段もなく、、ご飯の量は多かったけど、海鮮の量が少なく。。お昼ご飯が質素だと満足度は低いかも。。

網走駅で16:00解散でしたが、駅近くにあるハンバーグレストランにすぐに入り、サラダビュッフェとハンバーグを食べました。年配の方は良いかもですが、それ以外の方はひもじかったのではないでしょうか。

The taxi driver was very kind and arrived earlier than expected. He even got out and walked with me to explain things. He also recommended some shops and restaurants. He took photos for me, and I would like to use the service again.

タクシーの運転手さんはとても親切で時間より早く来てもらえ、わざわざ降りて一緒に歩いて説明もしてくれました。お勧めのお店やレストランも紹介してくれました。写真もとってもらいまた利用したいです。

I took the train from Kitahama Station, and I thought it was short. Abashiri Prison and lunch were also great! It was nice that Notoro Cape was sunny.

途中で電車乗るんですが北浜駅からなんですけど短いと思いました
網走監獄や昼食もよかったです!
能取岬は晴れていてよかったです

I couldn't see the drift ice.
Lunch was disappointing. Previously, there was a large souvenir facility that served salmon chan-chan-yaki.

流氷が見れなかった。
昼飯がしょぼかった。以前は、大きな土産物施設でシャケのちゃんちゃん焼きだった。

The bus had thorough infection control measures, which was great. Since there were only five participants on a weekday, it felt quite empty.

The tour sequence was: viewpoint of Shirakawa-go → Shirakawa-go → lunch in Shirakawa-go → exploring Takayama → experience grilling white shrimp crackers.

For lunch, we had two pieces of meat grilled on a magnolia leaf and fish that tasted like sweet simmered fish as the main dish, accompanied by side dishes, giving it a rustic feel. I wasn't a big fan of the sweet simmered fish, but the magnolia leaf miso was delicious.

It seems that many shops in Takayama are closed on Wednesdays, and we happened to visit on that day, which was a bit disappointing. However, I was glad to have tried grilled Hida beef skewers and sushi. There was also a sake shop where we could enjoy a little tasting, which was fun as we compared drinks and chose souvenirs.

Finally, we moved to Toyama and grilled two white shrimp crackers, but honestly, I felt this was unnecessary. They were so thin that they finished grilling in an instant, and I thought it was a waste of time to travel over an hour by bus just for this.

Overall, I am very satisfied. The bus guide provided concise recommendations on what places to visit before we arrived at our destination and gave us a map, which was very helpful.

バスの感染対策がしっかりされていてよかったです。
平日で参加者が5人しかいなかったためガラガラでした。

ツアーは白川郷の展望台→白川郷→白川郷でランチ→飛騨高山散策→白エビせんべい焼き体験という順序でした。

ランチは朴葉焼きのお肉が2切れと甘露煮のような魚がメインで副菜が付いた田舎料理といった感じでした。甘露煮は少し苦手でしたが朴葉味噌が美味しかったです。

飛騨高山は水曜日が定休のお店が多いようでちょうど当たってしまい少し残念でしたが、飛騨牛の串焼きとお寿司を食べれたのでよかったです。おちょこでお酒のちょい呑みができる酒屋さんもあり、飲み比べてお土産を選んだりして楽しかったです。

最後に富山に移動して白えびせんべいを2枚焼きましたが正直これはいらなかった。薄いので一瞬で焼き終わってしまい、このためだけにバスで1時間以上かけて移動するのは時間の無駄だと思いました。

総合的にはとても満足しています。
バスガイドのお兄さんが目的地に着く前にどのようなところを巡るのがいいか、おすすめを簡潔に紹介してくださり地図もいただけてとても役に立ちました。

Despite the heavy snow, the driver got out with us and guided us around Shirakawa-go. It was definitely the right choice not to come with a rental car on the snowy roads. Thanks to that, we were able to capture some beautiful scenery.

大雪にもかかわらず、運転手さんが一緒に降りて白川郷を廻りガイドしてくれました。
道中雪道でレンタカーで来なくて正解でした。
お陰様でよい風景が撮れました。

The weather forecast for the day showed a southwest wind. My worries were confirmed! Still, once we headed out to sea, we were able to see everything clearly. Thank you so much, it was really great!

当日の天気予報を見たら南西の風になっていました。私の不安が的中！それでも沖に出ると、まとまって見ることが出来ました。本当にありがとう良かったです

Please arrive in front of the hotel five minutes before the start time, and the tour began smoothly.

Due to COVID-19, Shirakawa-go was sparsely populated, and our driver kindly took photos with him and made reservations at a delicious Hida beef restaurant... it was such a wonderful time!

On the way back, the driver kindly said, "If you'd like, it's okay to sleep," as I was getting sleepy!

I would love to use this service again!

開始時間5分前にはホテル前にお越しいただき、スムーズにツアーが始まりました。

コロナもあって白川郷には人がまばらだったこともあり、せっかくならと運転手さんが彼との写真を撮ってくださったり、飛騨牛の美味しいレストランを予約してくださったり…とっても素敵な時間でした！

帰りは眠くなっている私に、もしよかったら寝てしまっても大丈夫ですよーと心優しいお言葉をおかけしてくださりました！


また利用させていただきたいと思います！

The guide was wonderful.

We departed from Kanazawa Station, and they provided explanations about the city visible from the window. Although we didn't get off, it was enjoyable.

Basically, it's free time, but they will recommend places to visit and spots in Shirakawa-go where you can take beautiful photos!

It was a bus tour that I would like to join again.

素敵なガイドさんです。

金沢駅から出発し、車窓から見える街の説明もしてくださいました。
降りてはないのですが、楽しかったです。

基本的に自由行動ですが、訪れるのにお勧めの場所、白川郷でキレイに写真が撮れるスポットを教えてくださいます！

またお世話になりたいと思うバスツアーでした。

The day before there was heavy snow, but we were blessed with clear weather on the day itself, resulting in the best snowy scenery! I was able to hear various stories from the guide, and the driver was kind, making it a very enjoyable trip.

前日まで大雪、当日は晴れという天候に恵まれ最高の雪景色でした！ガイドさんから色々なお話を伺え、運転手さんも親切でとても楽しい旅となりました。

Even though I didn't get to see any whales, I joined the cruise hoping to enjoy it. However, we were confined to fixed seats inside the boat for nearly three hours without standing up except for using the restroom. Perhaps due to the cold, the interior was closed off with a vinyl windbreak, and we returned to Naha without ever seeing the ocean from the deck. It felt like torture for those three hours. Even if we couldn't see any whales, I wished they would have stopped the boat for a break so we could stretch our bodies or get some fresh air on deck. I think they should consider having a guide provide attractions inside the boat like on a bus tour, show videos, or suggest ways to prevent seasickness. If everyone just stays silent on the boat, they will all get seasick. We were fine because we took motion sickness medication, but everyone else seemed to be struggling.

クジラを見られなくても、クルーズを楽しむつもりで参加しましたが、船内は固定席で、トイレ以外立ち上がることもなく、寒さのためかビニールの風除けのシートで閉じられた船内に3時間近く拘束され、途中デッキから海原を見ることもなく、那覇に帰港しました。拷問のような3時間でした。クジラが見られなくても、船をとめて休憩し、身体のストレッチをしたり、新鮮な空気を吸いにデッキに出して欲しかった。バス旅行のように中でガイドさんがアトラクションをするとか、映像を流すとか、酔い止めの方法を考えてあげるべきではないかとおもいます。ずっと、だまって船に乗っていれば皆んな船酔いするよね。私たちは酔い止めの薬を飲んでいたので大丈夫でしたが、みんな大変そうでした。

The driver and staff were very kind. The snowy scenery of Shirakawa-go was so beautiful that it moved me. If I have the opportunity again, I would like to use your services! Thank you very much!

運転手さんもスタッフさんもとても親切でした。白川郷の雪景色が綺麗すぎて感動しました。また機会がありましたら、利用したいと思います！大変ありがとうございました！

The main road was cleared of snow, making it very easy to walk. The scenery was beautiful, and I had plenty of time to explore!

メイン道路は除雪されており、非常に
歩きやすかったです。
景色がとても良く、時間タップリ見学
できました！

I participated on January 10, slightly earlier than peak season. I was able to see the whales jump about six times, which was amazing. If I could wish for anything, I would have liked to see the whales from a closer distance.

The staff's explanation about the signs of the whales appearing was also great. The whales jump in an instant and then dive back into the sea, so you can't afford to miss it. Thank you for the wonderful memories.

ピークよりやや早目の1月10日に参加しました。
クジラのジャンプが6回ほど見れて最高でした。
欲を言えば、もう少し近い距離からクジラを見たかったです。

スタッフさんのクジラが出てくる前触れの解説も良かったです。クジラは一瞬でジャンプしてまた海の中に入っていってしまうので見逃しては駄目だからです。
良い思い出をありがとうございました。

Since it was my first time using Veltra, I was honestly a bit anxious, but both the tour guide and the content were excellent! Mr. Kuroda, our guide, was truly the best guide I've ever had. I will definitely join this tour again to see Shirakawa-go in all four seasons!

初めてベルトラを利用したので正直不安でしたが、ツアーの添乗員さんも内容も最高！添乗員さんの黒田さん本当に今までで一番いい添乗員さんでした。四季折々の白川郷を見にまた絶対にこのツアーに参加します！

While living in Osaka, it was my first time to see the illuminations at such a leisurely pace. The bus was open, and I thought it might be cold, but they provided blankets and hand warmers, making it comfortable. With the guide's explanations, I truly had a dream-like time, and I am grateful for that. The price was reasonable, and I thought I definitely want to show it to my parents, daughter, and niece next year. Thank you for planning such a wonderful tour.

大阪に住んでいながら、イルミネーションをこんなにゆっくり見たのは初めてでした。
バスは、オープンで、寒いかなぁと思っていたけど、ひざ掛けや、カイロなど用意してあり、快適でした。
ガイドの方の説明もあり、ほんとに夢のような時間を過ごすことができ、感謝しています。
料金も手頃で、来年は、両親や、娘、姪っ子などにも是非見せてあげたいな、と思いました。
ステキなツアーを企画してくださりありがとうございます。

I couldn't see it in the morning, but I was able to see it! It was moving. It felt like we could only get as close as 30 meters. We couldn't get right next to it by boat. The total boat trip was 4 hours, so it was tiring. I went with three kids, and on the way back, everyone was asleep. Since the fatigue carries over to the next day, it might be better not to schedule anything for the following day. Everyone was kind and it was fun. We also got a lot of information about the whales. I'm glad I went!

午前中は見れなかったらしいのですが、
見れました！感動です。
30m先までしか近づけない感じでした。
船で隣まで近づくってことはないです。
合計4時間の船旅なので、疲れます。
子供３人と行きましたが、帰りは全員寝てました。
次の日も疲れ引きずるので次の日は予定を入れない方がいいかもしれないです。
みなさん親切で楽しいです。クジラの情報もたくさん得られます。行って良かった！

As we were nearing the return to port and a sense of resignation was settling in, we spotted a whale! I'm glad we were able to see it. The staff's assistance was also great, and we had a wonderful time.

もう帰港が間近になって半ば諦めムードが漂う中、クジラ発見！
観る事が出来て良かったです。
スタッフの方のアテンドも良く楽しむ事が出来ました。

The person who assisted us was incredibly kind, and it made for a much better sightseeing experience than if we had gone on our own. I would like to use this service again.

対応してくれた方がとにかく親切で、自分たちだけで行くよりも、よい観光になりました。また利用したいと思いました。

I was taken care of by an optional tour abroad. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, I returned from overseas to domestic travel. It was my first trip to the Hokuriku region.

Since I had come to Kanazawa, I wanted to visit Shirakawa-go as well, and I discovered a very attractive tour departing from Kanazawa.

As I was traveling alone, I couldn't use the usual domestic tours. This time, I combined it with the JR Dynamic Rail Pack.

On New Year's Eve, the weather was terrible with poor visibility, but I was able to visit the snowy Shirakawa-go, which I had longed for, and it was very moving.

The guide was very skilled, and although it was a long journey, I was able to enjoy the ride. I wanted to hear more stories, but despite being unable to sleep, I ended up dozing off due to the pleasant atmosphere, the bus's comfortable seats, and the cozy indoor temperature. I think the bus was very comfortable, as someone sitting behind me also murmured.

I believe the bus driver had a tough journey, having to remove chains along the way. Thank you very much.

I thought about going to a place where I could overlook the village in the snowstorm, but it almost turned into a mini snow trek.

Next time, I would like to visit again during a warmer season. Thank you for all your help.

海外のオプショナルツアーでお世話になっていました。
コロナ禍で、海外から国内回帰。
はじめての北陸地方への旅でした。

金沢まで来たのなら、白川郷にも行ってみたい
と思っていたところ、金沢発着のとても魅力的なツアーを発見。

一人旅なので、よくある国内ツアーを利用する事が出来ません。
今回はJRダイナミックレールパックと組み合わせました。

大晦日は大荒れの天気で、視界不良でしたが、念願の雪の白川郷に訪れる事が出来て、とても感動しました。

ガイドの方がとても上手で、長旅ではありましたが、楽しく乗車する事が出来ました。
もっとおはなしを聞きたいと思っていましたが、耳触りの良さ、バスのふかふかなシート、快適な室内温度で不眠なはずなのに寝入ってしまいました。
後ろに座った方も呟いていたので、バス車内はとても快適だったと思います。

バスの運転手の方も、途中でチェーンを外されるなどして大変な行程だったかと思います。
ありがとうございました。

吹雪の中、集落を一望できるところに行こうと思いましたが、プチ雪中行軍になりかけました。

今度は暖かい時期にもう一度訪れたいと思いました。
大変お世話になりました。

It seems that the day we participated in the tour was the first sunny day in a while, as it had been raining until the early morning. We were even able to see steam rising from the gassho-zukuri roofs. The guide also showed us some photo spots that weren't crowded, and we were able to take really great pictures that looked like posters. They gave us plenty of free time, so we could shop to our heart's content. Since there were only a few of us, we had a lot of freedom, and my friend who went with me said the lunch was amazing!

ツアーに参加した日は久しぶりの晴れだったらしく、その日の朝方まで雨が降っていて、合掌造りの屋根から上がる湯気？みたいなものも見れました。ガイドさんも人があまりいない写真スポットとか教えてくれて、本当にポスターみたいないい写真が撮れました。自由時間もたくさん取ってくれて、買い物も思う存分できました。少人数だったのでたいぶ自由にできて、一緒に行った友達はお昼ご飯が最高と言ってました笑

The scenery and the guide were great‼️ However, the cold was tough✋✋ I made some wonderful memories. Thank you very much.

景色とガイドさんはとてもよかった‼️でも寒さだけは参った✋✋いい思いでが出来ました。ありがとうございました

Although there was an incredible amount of snow due to the cold wave, we were able to go on the tour safely. Unfortunately, we couldn't climb to the observation deck in Shirakawa-go because of the heavy snow, but we enjoyed the rare sight of snow. The tour guide was humorous and spoke English, making the time on the bus enjoyable. Thank you very much. It was so cold that my feet got chilly, but the pure white world was beautiful. Next time, I would like to visit during the beautiful green season in spring!

寒波で恐ろしいほどの雪が降ったけど、無事ツアーに行けました。
大雪で　残念なことに　白川郷の展望台には登れなかったけど、普段見れない雪を堪能しました。
添乗員の方が英語も喋れるユーモアたっぷりの方で　バスの車内も楽しく過ごせました。
ありがとうございました。
足が冷たくなるくらい寒かったけど、真っ白な銀世界がとても綺麗でよかったです。
今度は　春の緑の綺麗な季節に行きたいなぁー。

I was picked up at the hotel and after thoroughly exploring Shirakawa-go and Gokayama for about three hours, I was taken to Kanazawa Station. While walking through the village, the guide clearly explained the highlights, history, and local specialties, which deepened my understanding. We always wore masks, so infection control measures were in place. One thing to note is that there was an additional charge for highway and parking fees on the day of the tour, separate from the tour fee of 30,000 yen, so I would have appreciated it if those could have been included in the estimated tour cost. It was a very enjoyable tour. Thank you!

ホテルでピックアップしてもらい、白川郷と五箇山をじっくり3時間ほど見学した後、金沢駅まで送っていただきました。
村を歩きながら見どころや歴史、特産品などわかりやすく教えてくださり、理解が深まったいいツアーだったと思います。
常にお互いマスクを着用していたので、感染対策はできておりました。
一点だけ、ツアー料金の3万円とは別に高速代と駐車代の請求が当日あったので、概算でツアー代にまとめて貰えると嬉しかったなと思います。
とても楽しいツアーでした。ありがとうございました!

Thanks to the detailed explanations and the great vibes from the staff, it was the best experience. It was my first time whale watching, and they kindly explained what the highlights would be. Since it's a long boat trip, I recommend that those who are prone to seasickness prepare some motion sickness medication.

丁寧な解説といいバイブスのスタッフのおかげで、最高の経験になりました。
ホエールウォッチングは初めてでしたが、どんなポイントが見所なのか、丁寧に教えてくれました。
長い船旅ですので、船酔いしやすい方は酔い薬を準備しておくことをオススメします。

This was my first time using a bus tour. I was worried about whether it would go as scheduled due to the heavy snow, but thanks to our conductor, Mr. Kuroda, and our driver, Mr. Fujihama, I was able to participate in the tour safely and comfortably until the end.

Additionally, Mr. Kuroda provided us with information that wasn't in the guidebook, allowing us to have experiences that we couldn't have on our usual trips as a couple. Furthermore, he shared interesting facts about Kanazawa during the ride, which made our exploration the next day very enjoyable. I definitely want to visit Kanazawa again.

Thank you very much for the wonderful memories you gifted us.

Every day continues to be cold, but I sincerely wish for the health and safety of Mr. Kuroda, the drivers, and all the staff.

While enjoying some rice crackers from Sasara-ya and a beer, I reminisced about our experiences...

　初めてのバスツアーの利用でした。
　大雪でスケジュール通り開催されるか不安でしたが、コンダクターの黒田様、ドライバーの富士浜様のおかげで、最後まで、安心、安全にツアーに参加することができました。
　また、黒田様からガイドブックに載っていない情報をご案内いただき、普段の二人の旅行ではできない体験をすることができました。
　更に、車中で金沢の豆知識を紹介してくださり、翌日の散策をとても楽しむことができました。
　また、ぜひ金沢を訪れたいです。

　「素敵な思い出」という宝物をプレゼントしてくださり本当にありがとうございました。
　
　毎日、寒い日が続きますが、黒田様、ドライバーの皆様、スタッフの皆様の御健康と御安全を心よりお祈りしております。

　ささらやのおせんべいをアテに、ビール片手に思い出話に花を咲かせながら。。。

The weather forecast predicted rain, but it was just enough to make it through with sleet mixed with snow, so I was glad I could go. This time, I chose a winter trip to Kanazawa and decided to visit Shirakawa-go as well, which was my first time, and since it's not often that I get the chance to go from Kyushu, I really wanted to visit. As a result, the gassho-zukuri village was beautifully covered in snow and it was amazing. Also, the lunch was filled with local cuisine and was very good.

天気予報が雨であったが、みぞれ混じりの雪でギリギリ行けて良かった。
今回、冬の金沢旅行をチョイスして、併せて白川郷も行くことにしたので初めてでもあり、九州からはなかなか行く機会ばないので是非とも行きたかった。結果、合掌集落が雪化粧していて最高だった。
また、昼食も郷土料理満載で非常に良かった。
　

It was a day with heavy snowfall, but the tour proceeded with safety as the top priority. We did not climb to the observation deck, but I think it was a wise decision since the weather was not suitable for viewing the scenery. The snow-covered gassho-zukuri houses looked just as they did in the pictures, making it feel like a time slip. Additionally, the tour guide was very personable and provided the group with flexible and accurate information to ensure we wouldn't have any issues on-site. It became a memorable bus tour.

雪の多く降った日でしたが、安全第一として催行されることとなりました。
展望台には登りませんでしたが、景色が見える天候ではないので的確な判断だと思います。
雪の積もった合掌作りの家は写真で見ていた通りで、タイムスリップしたようでした。
また、添乗員さんの人柄が良く、参加メンバーが、現地で困らないように、柔軟にかつ、知りたい情報を的確に教えてくれました。
記憶に残るバスツアーとなりました。

It was cold, but it was wonderful. The view from Deai Bridge was also nice. Because it was cold, the miso soup and soba at Hakusui-en were very delicious. I want to come back again in a different season.

寒かったけどステキでした。であい橋からの景色も良かったです。寒いから白水園さんのお味噌汁、お蕎麦とても美味しかった。季節変えてまた来たいな