All Reviews for Japan Winter Tours 2025

Everyone who participated was punctual, the guide was calm and enjoyable, the lunch was delicious, and we were able to purchase various souvenirs. All of these factors combined made the visit to Shirakawa-go and Gokayama even more enjoyable. Although there were no snow-covered roofs like in previous years, the charming scenery and the quiet falling snow made for a delightful day of sightseeing. Thank you very much.

参加された方がみなさん時刻に正確な方々だったこと、添乗してくださったガイドさんが穏やかで楽しい方だったこと、お昼ご飯が美味しかったこと、色々なお土産を購入できたこと、それらが全て組み合わさった上で、白川郷と五箇山の観光がさらに楽しいものとなりました。
例年のような雪のかぶった屋根ではありませんでしたが、趣のある景色、しずかな中降る雪に、楽しい観光の一日となりました。どうもありがとうございました。

It was my first time in Shirakawa-go, so participating in a guided tour made me feel very secure. The time spent until our arrival was also informative thanks to the guide, and I had a great time.

However, both Shirakawa-go and Gokayama had longer stay times, which left us with some extra time on our hands. I felt that arriving at Kanazawa Station around 3:30 PM would have been better. This is just our personal impression, and I apologize for that. Other than that, it was an excellent tour that I would recommend to everyone. If I have the chance, I would love to use this service again. Thank you!

初めての白川郷だったので、ガイドさん付きツアーはとても安心して参加できました。到着までの時間もガイドさんの案内で色々勉強になり、楽しい時間を過ごすことができました。
ただ、白川郷、五箇山ともに、滞在時間が長めにとってあり、私たちには時間を持て余してしまいました。15時30分ころに金沢駅に到着だったらなぁと感じたしだいです。あくまでも私たちの感想です。すみません。そのほかは申し分なく、皆んなにおすすめできるツアーでした。機会があればまた利用させていただきます。ありがとうございました！

I participated in a tour last July and was deeply impressed. I heard that Shirakawa-go is even more charming in winter, so I decided to join this time. I was moved by the contrast of the white snow and the black gassho-zukuri architecture from the observation deck. The surrounding mountains and village were covered in snow, creating an incredibly fantastical and beautiful landscape. Next time, I would like to visit Shirakawa-go again during the recommended light-up and autumn foliage season.

昨年7月にツアーに参加しまして感激。冬の白川郷は更に魅力的とお話しを聞きまして、今回参加致しました。
展望台からの雪の白と合掌造りの黒のコンストストに感動しました。周囲の山々と集落に雪が積もり、最高に幻想的な美しい風景でした。
今度は、ガイドさんにお勧めされたライトアップ、紅葉の季節にまた白川郷に行ってみたいです。

I had a somewhat suspicious feeling and no expectations. However, to my surprise, I received a proper greeting at the meeting point, and I felt relieved to board the bus. The tour guide and the driver were Japanese, and the interpreter was from Portugal. Over 60% of the participants were foreigners, and the interpreter provided guidance in English, so everything went smoothly without any delays. When we arrived in Shirakawa-go, the snow started to fall heavily, and it was truly the snowy Shirakawa-go. I could never have driven in such snow by myself, and I'm really glad I signed up for this tour!

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the tour guide from White Ring for the enjoyable guidance, the driver for their safe driving, and the interpreter for translating the tour guide's instructions into English. I highly recommend this tour for beginners!

なんとなく怪しそうな感じがして期待もありませんでした。がところがどっこい
集合場所でしっかりと声かけもてもらい、乗車(
先ずは一安心)。添乗員さんと運転手さんは日本人で通訳さんはポルトガルの方でした。参加者も60%以上外国の方で通訳さんが英語で案内をしてくれるので乗り遅れもなくスムーズでした。白川郷に着いてから雪が本降り、まさに雪の白川郷、五箇山を巡ることかできました。自分ではこんな雪の中のドライブ絶対無理、本当に申し込んでよかったと思います！
この場を借りてホワイトリングの楽しくガイドをしてくれた添乗員さん、安全運転してくれたドライバーさん、添乗員さんの案内を英語訳してくれた通訳さんありがとうございました。
初心者には超オススメのツアーだと思います！

Last time we visited, there were only domestic travelers, but this time, apart from us, there were mostly international visitors. It might have been influenced by the fact that it was right after the earthquake. However, it was enjoyable to experience a foreign atmosphere. The guide was a bit inexperienced, which made it feel like a small event. 😊

前回利用した際は国内の方ばかりで、今回の旅行は私たち以外海外の方ばかり。
確かに震災直後だったので、影響があったのかも知れませんが。
でも、異国空間があり楽しかった。
ガイドさんも拙い感じ、ちょっとしたイベントでした(^^)

Lunch spots were crowded everywhere, and individuals had to wait in line, but it was really great that our tour included meals. The highlights that could have been confusing were explained by our guide, which was fantastic. The Shirakawa-go bus terminal on Saturday was packed with tourists, and it seemed like buying bus tickets would be quite a challenge. I felt that coming on a tour was definitely the right choice!

昼食はどこも混雑していて、個人で来られた方は行列ができてましたが、ツアーに食事がついているのでほんと良かったです。
迷ってしまいそうな見どころも、ガイドさんから教えていただき最高でした。
土曜日の白川郷のバスターミナルは観光客でいっぱいで、バスチケット買うのも大変そうに思えました。
ツアーで来たのは正解だったな！っと思いました。

The tour guide was very good at speaking and didn't waste any time with unnecessary talk. There was a foreign language interpreter. The driver was friendly, which made me feel safe getting on the bus.

添乗員さんが話しうまいです。無駄な話はしません。
外国語通訳さんがいました。
運転手さんが感じがよく安心してバスに乗れました。

I wanted to go to Shirakawa-go, so I stayed in Kanazawa the night before and participated in a bus tour alone from the morning. I was too eager and mistakenly arrived at the meeting place an hour early, finding no one there, which left me in shock. As soon as I checked my email, I realized I had come too early and spent some time in the station. After that, I was able to board the bus at the correct meeting time. Since I was participating alone, a foreign man (maybe from Taiwan?) sat next to me on the bus, which was a bit uncomfortable. However, he wasn't noisy, so I felt relieved. The tour guide provided detailed explanations about the sights and what souvenirs to buy while looking at the map on the bus, which was very easy to understand. It was a day with a lot of snow after a heavy snowfall, so the guide pointed out areas where the snow had melted and turned into water, as well as places that were deep in snow and difficult to walk through, which helped us navigate efficiently. There were many foreign guests, so an interpreter was on board to explain the tour guide's Japanese explanations in detail in English. It was also a fun way to practice my English. I understood well the quiet and calm charm of Gokayama compared to Shirakawa-go thanks to the tour guide's explanations. Throughout the itinerary, both the tour guide and the driver were very kind, always checking in with us, which made the experience pleasant. I felt safe participating alone. I was able to see the snow-covered Shirakawa-go that I had always wanted to see, and I was overwhelmed with emotion.

白川郷へ行きたくて金沢前泊し、朝からバスツアーに一人で参加しました。はりきり過ぎて時間を1時間早く集合場所に間違えて行ってしまい、誰もいなくて茫然としました。すぐメールを確認したところ、早く来てしまったことが解り、駅の中で時間をつぶしました。その後無事集合時間にバスに乗れました。一人参加だったので、バスのお席、隣りに知らない外国人男性が座り（台湾の人？）ちょっと嫌だったかな？　でも特に騒いだりする人でなく安心できました。添乗員さんが行きのバスの中で地図を見ながら、見どころやお土産に何を買ったらいいのかなど詳しく説明して下さってとても解りやすかったです。雪がたくさん降った後のお天気の日だったので、雪が解けて水になって流れている所や、雪深く歩きにくい所など、注意箇所を教えて下さり、おかげで効率よく回ることができました。外国人客が多かったので通訳の人が乗っていて、添乗員さんの日本語の説明を詳しく英語で説明されていました。英語の勉強にもなって楽しかったです。五箇山の、白川郷に比べて静かで落ち着いた良さも添乗員さんの説明でよく理解できました。行程ずっと添乗員さんも運転手さんもともて親切で、いつも声かけして下さり、気持ち良く回ることができました。一人でも安心して参加できました。ずっと見たかった雪の白川郷を見ることができ、感無量でした。

The person who guided us provided various information, and my whole family had a wonderful day. Thank you very much.

案内してくださった人がいろいろな情報を教えていただき、家族みんな楽しい1日を過ごさせていただきましたほんとうにありがとうございました。

Our driver was an experienced woman. We were a family of four (two adults in their 50s and two adult children), but the car was not as cramped as I had feared. On the way to Shirakawa-go, we had a great icebreaker with stories about the history of the Maeda family, the origins of the scattered village, and friends from Saitama. Thanks to her reassuring driving, we arrived at our destination in no time.

First, we enjoyed a panoramic view of Shirakawa-go from a high point, and then we headed to the parking lot with the suspension bridge leading to Shirakawa-go. Our driver kindly guided us to the entrance of the bridge, which was a bit hard to find, allowing us to explore comfortably without getting lost.

Unfortunately, the soba restaurant and snack shop she recommended were crowded, so we couldn't get in, but we enjoyed visiting several sightseeing facilities and exploring the area.

On the way back, we chatted, and since our itinerary was ahead of schedule, she kindly waited while we checked in and dropped off our luggage at the hotel we had booked online, then took us to Higashichaya.

Throughout the trip, she was very considerate, and we had a completely stress-free time. Our whole family was very satisfied.

[Driver: Ms. K]
I heard that the Shirakawa-go tours continue during the New Year period, so please take care of yourself and keep up the good work. Thank you!

経験豊かな女性のドライバーさんでした。
家族4人(小生50代、成人男女4名)の乗車でしたが心配したほど窮屈な車中ではありませんでした。白川郷まで旅程では前田家の歴史や散居村の由来、埼玉県のお友達の話などアイスブレイクを経て、いろいろお話し頂き、安心感十分な運転であっという間に現地に到着しました。
まずは高台から白川郷の全体像を見た後、白川郷へ通じる吊り橋のある駐車場へ、ドライバーさんの気遣いで分かりづらい吊り橋の入り口へ誘導して頂き、迷うことなく快適に散策できました。
残念ながらお勧め頂いた蕎麦屋や軽食屋は混んでいて、入れませんでしたがいくつかの見学施設に入館し、散策を楽しみました。
帰路もいろいろお話をしつつ、旅程が早めに進んでいたので、Webで予約した到着ホテルでチェックインと荷物を預けるのを待って頂き、東茶屋へ送ってもらいました。
終始気遣い頂き、まったくストレスのない時間を過ごせました。家族皆、大満足でした。
【ドライバー　K様】
年末年始、白川郷ツアーが続くとのことですが、お体に留意されて頑張ってください。ありがとうございました！

On the bus tour that included lunch, we were able to visit not only Shirakawa-go but also Takayama. In Takayama, there was a shop where we could sample sake using a coin-operated server, which was really great.

昼食込のバスツアーで白川郷だけでなく飛騨高山も観光できました。
飛騨高山ではコインサーバーで日本酒の試飲ができるお店がありとてもよかったです。

I participated in a day trip to Shirakawa-go on December 23rd. There was a news story on the 21st about the first snowfall in Shirakawa-go, and I was surprised to learn that there hadn't been any snow until then! I had assumed there would be snow, but thanks to the heavy snowfall on the 21st and 22nd, I was able to see that beautiful scenery.

12/23に白川郷日帰りツアーに参加しました。
21日のニュースで白川郷の初雪の話題が出て雪今まで無かったのか！当然雪はあるものだと思っていたが21.22の大雪であの風景を見る事が出来ました。

I was able to fully enjoy the World Heritage site of Shirakawa-go, which is difficult to access individually, including my free time. I would like to come again during the snowy season!

個人ではアクセスしがたい世界遺産の白川郷を自由時間を含め、満喫することができました。今度は雪の積もった時期に来たいと思います！

For someone like me who doesn't own a car, being able to take a bus for a day trip was a significant advantage. I was concerned that visiting two places might leave us with too little time, but even with lunch, we were able to take our time and thoroughly enjoy the experience, which left me very satisfied.

The guide shared engaging stories with a touch of humor, making the tour enjoyable. (They were bilingual in Japanese and English.) I also want to thank the driver for their safe driving.

It's a pity that the weather wasn't favorable this time, but I hope to visit again when the snow is piled up.

車を持たない私には、バスで日帰りで行けるのが大きなポイントとなりました。2箇所回るとなると、滞在時間が短いのでは、と思いましたが、昼食をとってもゆっくりと見ることができ、大満足しました。

ガイドさんは、興味を惹きつけられるお話に、ユーモアを混じえてご案内くださりました。（日英バイリンガルの方でした）そして安全に運転してくださったドライバーさんにも感謝です。

今回は天気に恵まれなかったのが残念ですが、次回は雪が積もるころ訪れてみたいと思います。

The guide showed us great photo spots, so I was able to take my favorite pictures. The doburoku was really delicious! ✨

ガイドさんが映えスポットを教えてくれるので、お気に入りの映像が取れました。どぶろくが本当に美味しかったです✨

Thank you very much for your great assistance this time.
First of all, I was surprised that I received a phone call from the driver the day before.
It was very nice to get a little insight into what kind of person they were. The driver was a woman and around the same age as me, so we had a great conversation, and the trip to Shirakawa-go felt like it flew by.
At each stop, I appreciated the thoughtful attention to details like restroom breaks and lunch.
In the end, we had a little extra time, so I was thrilled to be shown around Kanazawa city.
Choosing this service was definitely the right decision.
I would love to use it again.

この度は大変お世話になり有難うございました。
まず最初に驚いたのは、前日に担当ドライバーの方からお電話をいただいたことです。
どんな感じの方なのか少し知ることができて、とてもよかったです。ドライバーは女性の方で年齢も近かったので、話が盛り上がり白川郷まではあっという間でした。
行く先々ではトイレや昼食などとても細やかな気配りをしていただき、大変ありがたかったです。
最後時間が少し余ったので、金沢市内を案内していただき感激しました。
今回こちらを選んで大正解でした。
また是非利用したいと思います。

It started snowing, and I was able to see the scenery I wanted to see ⛄️
I'm glad I could see the places that looked like those in the pictures!
It was a place I wanted to visit at least once in my life!

雪が降ってきて、観たい風景が見れました⛄️
写真で見たような場所も、実際に見れて良かったです！
人生で一度は行きたかった場所でした！

I often visit Kanazawa (this is my third time this year), but I haven't been able to participate in a day trip bus tour until now. I've always wanted to go to Shirakawa-go someday.

On the day of the tour, we had perfect weather with not a cloud in the sky, and I spent a fulfilling day listening to the enjoyable and pleasant stories from our bus guide, Mr. Kuroda.

In Shirakawa-go, he recommended some great photo spots, and although it took about 20 minutes on foot from where we got off the bus, I was able to take beautiful photos that looked like they were from a calendar, which made me very satisfied.

There was plenty of free time in both Shirakawa-go and Takayama, allowing us to enjoy at our own pace. I highly recommend this day trip bus tour for those who haven't been or for those returning after a long time.

Next, I would like to join a tour to Gokayama in a different season. Thank you very much.

金沢はよく来るのですが（今年は３回目）、なかなか日帰りバスツアーに参加できず、いつかは白川郷に行きたいとずっと思っていました。
当日はまさに雲ひとつない晴天の中、バスガイドの黒田さんの楽しくて心地良いお話を聞きながら、充実した一日を過ごせました。
白川郷ではおすすめの写真スポットを教えて頂き、バスを降りた所からは徒歩２０分位かかりましたが、カレンダーのような素敵な写真を撮ることができ大満足でした。
白川郷でも高山でもしっかり自由時間があり、自分たちのペースで楽しめます。
行ったことのない方や久しぶりの方にもおすすめの日帰りバスツアーです。
次は五箇山に行くツアーに違う季節に参加したいです。
ありがとうございました。

I visited Shirakawa-go, which I had wanted to see for a long time. It was rainy in Kanazawa, but the weather was nice at the site. The mountains were covered in snow, and combined with the autumn leaves, it was absolutely stunning.

一度行ってみたいと思っていた白川郷に行って来ました。金沢は雨模様でしたが、現地は良い天気｡
山は雪化粧で紅葉と相まって最高でした。

We participated as a couple in our 60s. We joined a day trip to Shirakawa-go as an extension of our Kanazawa trip. Since we had to move to Tokyo after the tour, I emailed to inquire if it was possible to store our suitcases, and I received a quick reply confirming it, which was reassuring. It was great that we could use Wi-Fi on the bus, and there were about five or six foreign travelers, so the tour guide's fluent English explanations were refreshing. The lunch was even more delicious than I expected, and the foreign guests were going for seconds. Although it was unfortunately rainy, we still made some good memories. I had prepared one umbrella, but it seemed there were some guests who hadn't brought one. Was there an umbrella rental available?

60代の夫婦での参加です
金沢旅行の延長で白川郷への日帰りツアーに参加しました
ツアー参加後に東京への移動があったのでスーツケースの預かりは可能かメールで問い合わせをしたら直ぐにOKの返信をもらえて安心しました
バスの中ではWi-Fiが使えて良かったし　海外の方も5、6人程おられてツアーガイドの方の流暢な英語での説明が新鮮でした
お昼ご飯も思ってた以上に美味しく頂き外国の方はご飯のお代わりをされてました　あいにくの雨でしたがそれなりに思い出ができました
傘は一本用意してましたが　用意してないお客さんもいたようです　傘の貸し出しはあったのでしょうか？

It was a fun trip after a long time. The autumn leaves were beautiful, and although I was a bit disappointed about the rain before going, I ended up enjoying the mystical scenery created by the mist and the foliage. The guide was very skilled, and the souvenirs and food he recommended were well-received. I considered renting a car, but taking the sightseeing bus was the right choice.

久々の楽しい旅行になりました。
紅葉も綺麗でしたし、雨模様で行くまでは少し残念だと思っていたのですが、逆に霧と紅葉とで幻想的な景色を楽しめました。
ガイドさんのお話もとてもお上手でおすすめされたお土産、食べ物も好評でした。
レンタカーも考えたのですが、観光バスで正解でした。

I participated in a tour from Kanazawa to Shirakawa-go and Gokayama. On the day of the tour, it rained quite a bit, with heavy downpours and occasional breaks, so the weather was unfortunate, but I still had a great time.

Since half of the participants were tourists from abroad, the guide skillfully spoke in both Japanese and English, incorporating humor into the conversation. The advice given at each sightseeing spot was spot on and very helpful. Thanks to that, I was able to enjoy the sightseeing without being too bothered by the bad weather. Thank you very much!

金沢から白川郷と五箇山を回るツアーに参加しました。
当日はけっこうな雨で、激しく降ったり、ちょっとだけやんだりの生憎の天気でしたが、楽しんできました。
参加者の半数が外国からの観光客ということで、ガイドさんが日本語と英語を交互に話しながら、ユーモアも交えて上手にお話してくださいました。
各観光地でのアドバイスも的確で、とても参考になりました。お陰で、悪天候をあまり苦にせず観光できたと思います。ありがとうございました。

I visited Kanazawa for the first time to meet a friend. Since I was already here, I found this tour and decided to join to visit another place!

On the day of participation, there were two buses. About 80% of the people on my bus were foreigners, and there were a few solo travelers. During the journey, the guide explained about Shirakawa-go and our current location in both Japanese and English, which was easy to understand (there wasn't a lot of excitement, but the atmosphere was good).

It takes about two hours to get from Kanazawa to Shirakawa-go. On the way, we stopped at a roadside station, where we could use the restroom and buy souvenirs. You can leave your souvenirs on the bus afterward.

Once we arrived, it was immediately time for lunch (laughs). I knew this would happen, so I had a light breakfast, and having lunch just after 11 was no problem. The meal included sweet fish, pickled nozawana, soba, and Hida beef, with free refills of rice! The flavors were quite strong, so people of all ages were going back for seconds. It was delicious!

After everyone finished eating, we started sightseeing at our own pace, which was just the right amount of time until around 2 PM! You can take a bus (departing at 00, 20, and 40 minutes past the hour) for 200 yen to the observation deck from the bus stop next to the restaurant. However, during peak tourist seasons, it's better to walk up from the road near Wada House for better views!!!

The guide also recommended shops and photo spots, so I think it's a good idea to mark them on the map you receive. The café I had researched in advance (all-you-can-eat zenzai) had a nice atmosphere and is highly recommended.

It was my first time in Shirakawa-go, and the weather cleared up, making the autumn leaves and snow-capped mountains very beautiful. It's a place that's hard to visit on your own, so I definitely recommend joining a tour.

友人に会いに初金沢へ。
せっかくここまで来たのだから、もう一箇所どこか行きたいと思った所にこのツアーを見つけ参加しました！

参加日はパス2台。私が参加したバスの8割は外国の方で1人参加はチラホラいましたね。
道中はガイドさんが日本語と英語で白川郷のこと、今どこにいるか等わかりやすく話してくれました(大きな盛り上がりはなかったですが雰囲気は良かったと思います)

金沢から白川郷までは2時間程。行きは道の駅に寄ってくれるので、そこでお手洗いとお土産を買っても良いかと。お土産はその後バスに置いて置けるので。

現地に着くとすぐお昼ごはん(笑)そのことを知ってたので朝は少なめにしていたので、11時過ぎの昼食でも問題ありませんでした。内容は魚の甘露煮・野沢菜漬け・お蕎麦・飛騨牛等でご飯はおかわり無料！味が濃いめなので日本人は、老若男女関係なくおかわりしていましたー。
美味しかった！

食べ終わった人から随時観光開始ー、14時ごろまででちょうどいい時間！展望台まではご飯処の横にあるバス停(00,20,40発)から200円でいけます。
が、時期的に観光客が多い時は和田家近くの道から歩いて登った方が景色も見えて良いです！！！

ガイドさんおすすめのお店や写真スポットも教えてくれるので、もらった地図にはきちんと印つけたほうが良いと思います。あらかじめ調べていたカフェ(ぜんざい食べ放題)は雰囲気も良くおススメです。

初めての白川郷でしたが、天気も持ち直し紅葉と雪山でとても綺麗でした。個人ではなかなか行きづらい場所なので、是非ツアー参加をお勧めします。

On the bus, we were joined by tourists from overseas, including Poland, Singapore, and LA. The tour guide, Mr. Kuroda, provided explanations in Japanese and then explained in fluent English to the inbound guests. He was very calm and considerate, responding politely to questions and small requests.

We were blessed with good weather, had plenty of time to enjoy, and it was a fulfilling day trip where we could appreciate the wonderful scenery and culture of Shirakawa-go and Takayama.

バスの中はポーランド、シンガポール、LAなど海外からの観光客の皆さんとご一緒で、添乗員の黒田さんが日本語での説明の後、流ちょうな英語でインバウンドの方々に説明されていました。とても穏やかで気配りのある添乗員さんで、質問やちょっとした要望にも丁寧に応えてくださいました。
天候に恵まれ、滞在時間もたっぷりあり、白川郷と高山の素晴らしい景観や文化を楽しめた充実の日帰り旅でした。

On November 19, 2015, I participated in the same day trip bus tour and had a very good and wonderful experience. In 2023, I had the opportunity to visit Kanazawa City again and joined this day trip bus tour. The guide (I forgot their name) was from Kanazawa and shared various interesting points, which I found very engaging. Additionally, the bilingual (Japanese and English) interpretation was excellent. (I have lived in San Francisco for many years.)

In the Ogimachi Gassho-zukuri Village, there are 60 (or 61?) Gassho-zukuri houses, and in 2 hours and 15 minutes, we couldn't see them all. The guide provided points on which areas to visit. Also, the lunch featuring mountain delicacies, which was not included in 2015, was delicious.

In Takayama's old town, the streets were very interesting, and I peeked into each shop. However, we only had about an hour and a half, and although we made it partway to the Kusakabe Folk Museum, Yoshijima House, and Miyaji House, we ran out of time and couldn't see them.

Thanks to the guide, I had a fun and wonderful experience.

2015年11月19日に、同じ日帰りバスツアーに参加して、とても良くて素晴らしい経験を致しました。
2023年、金沢市に、再度訪問する事になり、この日帰りバスツアーに参加しました。
ガイドの方（お名前を忘れました）が、金沢出身で、色々とポイントになる、お話をしていただき、興味深くお聞きしました。又、Bilingal（日本語、英語）で、英語通訳が、上手でした。（私は、サンフランシスコに長年住んでいます。）
荻町合掌造り集落：60（61？）合掌造り集落があり、2時間15分では、全部周りきれず、何処を周ったら良いか、のポイントをお話していただきました。
又、2015年には、含まれてなかった、山の幸の昼食が、美味しかったです。

古い町並みの高山：古い町並みの通りは、とても、面白く、店ごとに覗きました。ただ、1時間半位の時間しかなく、日下部民藝館、吉島家住宅、宮地家住宅へは、途中まで行きましたが、時間が少なくなり、見れませんでした。

ガイドさんのおかげで、楽しい、素晴らしい経験をしました。

I participated with three friends from Kanazawa on our trip.
It was my first time visiting Shirakawa-go and Takayama.
The gassho-zukuri architecture is truly wonderful, as it has become a World Heritage site.
Takayama has a charming atmosphere with various shops, and I really enjoyed strolling around.
Also, the tour guide and the driver were incredibly kind, and their stories made for a fun travel memory.
I would love to join again if I have the opportunity.
Thank you very much.
(Participated on November 22, 2023)

旅先の金沢から友人3人で参加しました。
初めての白川郷と飛騨高山
合掌造りは世界遺産になっただけあって
本当に素敵でした。
飛騨高山は風情があって色んなお店もあって
散策するのが本当に楽しかったです。
あとツアコンの方、運転手の方が凄く親切で
お話も面白く楽しい旅の思い出になりました。
また機会がありましたら参加したいと思います。
有難うございました。
（2023・11・22参加）

Although it was unfortunately rainy, I was glad to see Shirakawa-go. If it hadn't been for the rain, it would have received the highest rating. Seeing the actual gassho-zukuri houses made me feel the history, and I thought about how difficult life must be for those who still live there. Participants came from various places, from Hokkaido to Kyushu in Japan, and from Europe, Asia, Oceania, and America, which was quite surprising.

I was a participant from Aomori Prefecture, but I was amazed to see people who had traveled even farther than us. The tour guide, Mr. Kondo, did a professional job of explaining things at just the right moments during the bus ride to keep us engaged. His explanations were clear and helpful.

The gassho-zukuri houses in Gokayama were also nice. If I could wish for anything, I think an additional 20 minutes in Shirakawa-go would have allowed us to explore more thoroughly. Thank you for a wonderful trip.

あいにくの雨模様でしたが、白川郷を見れて良かったです。雨でなければ、最高評価でした。実物の合掌造りを見て、歴史を感じるとともに今も生活している方々は、大変なんだろうなあと思ったりもしました。参加者は、日本は、北海道から九州まで、海外は、ヨーロッパ、アジア、オセアニア、アメリカとびっくりするくらい色々な所から来ていました。
私は、青森県からの参加者でしたが、自分たちよりも遠い人達ばかりで驚きでした。
添乗員の近藤さんは、バス移動時、飽きさせないようなタイミングで説明していてプロの仕事だと思いました。説明自体もわかりやすく良かったです。
五箇山相倉の合掌造りもいい感じでした。
欲をいえば、白川郷は、あと20分くらい時間があれば、隈無くまわれたかなと思いました。
素敵な旅をありがとうございました。

I was able to act smoothly because I had asked about photo spots and souvenir information. There were foreign guests, and explanations were given in both Japanese and English, but the English was so poor that it was tiring to listen. I thought it would be better to refer to materials during the English explanations to make things smoother. Both the guide and the driver were friendly and had a good attitude.

写真スポットや、お土産情報などきいていたのでスムーズに行動できた。
外国のかたがいて、日本語と英語で説明されるが、英語が拙すぎて聞いているのに疲れた。英語のときは資料を見てでもスムーズにおこなえば良いと思った。
ガイドさんも運転手さんも笑顔で感じが
良かったです。

It was more fun than I expected. I was greeted by rain and wind when I set out, experienced a baptism of snow and sleet along the way, and had a busy six hours with near blizzard conditions and some sunny moments at the destination. The lunch was delicious as well. Above all, I enjoyed the humorous guidance from our tour guide. The six hours flew by, and I definitely want to participate again during a better season. Thank you very much.

予想を上回る楽しさでした。出がけは雨と風に迎えられ、途中雪と霰の洗礼を受け、現地では吹雪に近い雪と晴れ間もありの忙しい６時間でした。お昼ご飯が又美味しかった。何よりガイドさんのユーモア溢れる案内に楽しませて頂きました。終わった時はあっという間６時間でした是非季節の良い時に参加させていただきます。ありがとうございました。

I was hoping for a bit more guidance from the tour guide, but in reality, it was more of a free exploration, which was a bit disappointing.

もう少し、添乗員さんにガイドをしてもらえるかなと思っていましたが、実際は自由散策で、ちょっと残念でした。