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日帰りバスツアー 伏見稲荷大社+清水寺+金閣寺+嵐山 定番観光地を1日で巡る!昼食付プランあり<梅田・京都発/英語・日本語>by 神姫観光 LIMON

I had a great time in the mysterious space. 不思議空間で楽しかった。

Reviewed by: norit

Departing in a somewhat mysterious space among foreigners! Everyone was friendly, and it felt fresh, as if I were in another country. The driver and the guide were also very refreshing. The step platform for getting in and out of the car was appreciated. The explanations from Japanese to English made me feel like I understood a bit of English, which was quite an enjoyable experience.

外国人の方に混じって、ちょっと不思議な空間で出発!
皆さんフレンドリーで何処の国にいるのやら……新鮮でした。
運転手さんも、ガイドさんもとても新鮮でした。車の昇降にステップ台は有り難かったです。
日本語から英語での説明は英語がちょっと理解できた気がしてなかなか楽しい経験でした。

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Thank you very much for using LIMON. We are very happy to have been able to provide you with a great experience. We look forward to your continued patronage in the future.

この度、LIMONにご利用頂きまして、誠にありがとうございます。いい体験がお客様に与えることができて、とてもうれしいことがです。
今後、まだのご利用お待ちしております。

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Packages: 【3/31まで】昼食・入場券付きプラン(和食)
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2017/11/01
Activity Date: 2017/10/30

貸切観光タクシー 外国人ゲスト歓迎!英語堪能なドライバーと京都名所を巡る自由観光コース<3時間~/1-9名/京都市内送迎可>by ヤサカ観光

Thank you, Tsuji. 辻さんありがとう

Reviewed by: 沖縄県

They provided a detailed guide in fluent English. I was able to go to the desired locations as planned, and I had a very enjoyable time. Thank you very much.

流暢な英語で詳しくガイドしてくれました。予定場所にも希望通り行くことができてとても楽しい時間でした。ありがとうございました。

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Packages: 【4/30まで】トヨタ クラウン ロイヤル(3名まで)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2017/10/17
Activity Date: 2017/10/15

伏見稲荷大社+清水寺+金閣寺+嵐山 1日ツアー 定番観光地を1日で巡る! 昼食付きプランあり<京都駅発/英語・日本語>by 神姫観光 LIMON

Ms. Jewel ジュエルさん

Reviewed by: 内田智弘

The guidance from our tour guide, Jewel, was precise and her storytelling was wonderful. Aside from us, the rest of the group was made up of foreigners, but I believe it was largely thanks to her that everyone adhered to the meeting times at each location. I also forgot the driver's name, but his safe driving and humility left a good impression. I would like to use this service again if the opportunity arises.

添乗のジュエル?さんの案内が的確で語りも素晴らしかった。私達夫婦以外は全員外国の方でしたがどの場所の集合時間がきちんと守られたのは彼女の功績大だと思います。また名前は失念しましたが運転手さんも安全運転と謙虚さが好印象でした。また機会があれば利用したいと思っています。

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Thank you very much for using LIMON this time. We look forward to your next visit.

この度、LIMONにご利用頂きまして誠にありがとうございました。また次回のご利用をお待ちしております。

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Packages: 【3/31まで】昼食・入場券付きプラン(和食)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2017/09/26
Activity Date: 2017/09/24

Kyoto & Nara 1-Day Bus Tour from Tokyo with Nijo Castle & Nara Park

Reviewed by: Rohanna

Obviously you're packing a lot into one day so you don't spend ages at each place, but this is a great way to see the main highlights and get a feel of the places. Tour guides were great and knowledgable, coach was new and comfy and cool!

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Posted on: 2017/08/31

Kyoto Private Taxi Tour with Customizable Itinerary & English-Speaking Guide

Great driving tour around Kyoto

Reviewed by: Robert R

We had the pleasure of doing an 8 Hr tour with the driver Hiroshi Yano. He was extremely knowledgeable of details and history, which kept it very interesting. His car was very clean and comfortable and he also had a great sense of humor. He spoke English very well. He was also accommodating to change the original itinerary based on our needs since we had since some of the sites the day before. I for sure would highly recommend him and this tour agency which was also very accommodating in returning several email questions prior to our booking.

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Dear Mr Robert,
Thank you for taking YASAKA Limousine Service and your wonderful comments.Our driver Yano also had a great time with you.
Please let us know if you come to Kyoto again.
Best regards,

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Packages: 3-Person Standard Car
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Posted on: 2017/08/24
Activity Date: 2017/08/16

Kyoto & Nara 1-Day Bus Tour from Tokyo with Nijo Castle & Nara Park

Wonderful experience !

Reviewed by: IsabelR2017

It was really outstanding to go and see the temple with the giant Buddha. It is really impressive and the explanation the guide made of the casting processs and to see the deers it was really fun!

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Packages: Standard Plan
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2017/08/22
Activity Date: 2017/07/26

貸切観光タクシー 外国人ゲスト歓迎!英語堪能なドライバーと京都名所を巡る自由観光コース<3時間~/1-9名/京都市内送迎可>by ヤサカ観光

良い! Good!

Reviewed by: コール

I was able to enjoy the tour in fluent English. My friend from Europe, who was accompanying me, was impressed that it wasn't "Japanese English"! The service was kind and attentive, which was great!

流暢な英語で観光して頂きました。
同行していた友人(ヨーロッパ)が、ジャパニーズ英語ではない!と感動していました。
親切丁寧で良かったです!

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Packages: 【4/30まで】トヨタ クラウン ロイヤル(3名まで)
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Posted on: 2017/08/16
Activity Date: 2016/03/12

SKY BUS Kyoto Open-Top Drive Around Tour by KYOTO Sightseeing“OKOSHI”Bus

Skybus

Reviewed by: Becky

Not enough English information. Japanese participants learned much more than did those listening to the translation audio

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Packages: Standard Plan (Until March 17, 2019)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2017/08/16
Activity Date: 2017/08/14

伏見稲荷大社+清水寺+金閣寺+嵐山 1日ツアー 定番観光地を1日で巡る! 昼食付きプランあり<京都駅発/英語・日本語>by 神姫観光 LIMON

It was good. 良かった

Reviewed by: nao

It was great that I could efficiently visit multiple places. However, the locations I visited this time all required a good amount of stamina to walk around, and it felt a bit tough, especially on hot summer days.

複数個所を効率よく回れたので良かった。
しかし、今回回った場所はどこも歩くのに体力が必要で、特に夏場の暑い日は少しきつい感じ。

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Thank you for using Limon Bus. We also sincerely appreciate your kind comments. We look forward to serving you again.

LIMON BUSをご利用、有難うございました。
また、うれしいコメントも、誠に有難うございます。
またのご利用をお待ちしております。

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Packages: 【3/31まで】バスのみプラン
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2017/08/07
Activity Date: 2017/08/03

日帰りバスツアー 伏見稲荷大社+清水寺+金閣寺+嵐山 定番観光地を1日で巡る!昼食付プランあり<梅田・京都発/英語・日本語>by 神姫観光 LIMON

Comfortable bus trip♪ 快適なバス旅♪

Reviewed by: トマト

I decided to participate after reading the reviews.
It was my first bus tour. The bus was very clean, and each seat had a USB port, making it convenient and comfortable. The kind tour guide and driver made for a fun trip. I heard there were many Japanese participants this time, but the explanations in English were enjoyable, and I was able to use the empty seats. It was very hot in Kyoto, but I was comfortable. I thought the sightseeing time before departure might be short, but the time allocation was perfect! Along the way, the driver handed out chilled towels, which felt great. The bus, flags, and tour guide were all lemon-colored, making it easy to identify, so I didn't get lost at all! I would definitely like to use this bus tour again if I have the chance. I highly recommend it!

レビューを見て 参加を決めました。
初めてのバスツアーでした。とてもキレイなバスで それぞれの座席にUSBがついていて便利で快適、そして優しい添乗員さんと運転士の方と楽しい旅となりました。今回は日本人の参加者が多いとのことでしたが英語での説明も楽しく、空いている座席も使わせて頂き とても暑い京都でしたが 快適でした。出発までは観光の時間が短いかな?と思っていたのですが、これまたベストな時間配分!途中、運転手さんがキンキンに冷えたおしぼりを配ってくださり とても気持ち良かったです。バスも旗も添乗員さんもレモン色でわかりやすく、迷うこともありませんでした!また機会があれば 利用したいと思えたバスツアーでした。おすすめですよ!

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Thank you very much for your valuable feedback. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your experience. We look forward to serving you again.

貴重なご意見を頂きまして、誠にありがとうございました。
楽しんで頂けたとのこと、大変嬉しく存じます。またのご利用をお待ち申し上げます。

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Packages: 【3/31まで】バスのみプラン
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Posted on: 2017/07/24
Activity Date: 2017/07/22

Explore Hiroshima and Miyajima by Bullet Train from Kyoto with English Guide

Reviewed by: Anne-Marie

Very interesting day and really worth visiting both places - tour organisation is very slick too

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Posted on: 2017/07/20

伏見稲荷大社+清水寺+金閣寺+嵐山 1日ツアー 定番観光地を1日で巡る! 昼食付きプランあり<京都駅発/英語・日本語>by 神姫観光 LIMON

I participated alone, but... ひとり参加でしたが

Reviewed by: お初さん

I was well taken care of by our tour guide, Mr. Tamiya, and I had a wonderfully enjoyable day without feeling lonely at all. The driver, Mr. Yamashita, kept the car comfortable by closing the curtains while we were away and added to the travel atmosphere with his thick Kansai dialect, which was a nice touch. However, the actual meeting time at Hearton Hotel is 8:20. I regret that this information was not available, which caused some inconvenience for the tour. Additionally, the time spent at Fushimi Inari Shrine is actually from 10:00 to 10:45, which is quite busy. I think it would be better to correct the online information to reflect the actual details. Summer in Kyoto can be unbearably hot. Water, a hat (or parasol), and sunglasses are essential.

添乗員の田宮さんに良くして頂いて、まったく寂しい思いをすることなく、あっという間の楽しい一日でした。運転手の山下さんは、いない間にカーテンを閉めておいて下さって車内を快適に保ってくださったり、ベタベタの関西弁で旅気分を盛り上げてくださったりさり気ない気遣いが嬉しかったです。ただハートンホテルの実際の集合時間は8:20です。その情報がなくてツアーにご迷惑をおかけしてしまいました。また伏見稲荷神社で過ごす時間も実際は10時~10時45分の45分間で結構忙しいです。ネットの情報を実際の情報に修正しておいてもらった方が良いかと思います。夏の京都は苦しいくらい暑いです。水、帽子(または日傘)、サングラスは必携です。

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Thank you very much for your valuable feedback. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your experience. We look forward to serving you again.

貴重なご意見を頂きまして、誠にありがとうございました。
楽しんで頂けたとのこと、大変嬉しく存じます。またのご利用をお待ち申し上げます。

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Packages: 【3/31まで】バスのみプラン
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2017/07/18
Activity Date: 2017/07/08

日帰りバスツアー 伏見稲荷大社+清水寺+金閣寺+嵐山 定番観光地を1日で巡る!昼食付プランあり<梅田・京都発/英語・日本語>by 神姫観光 LIMON

Convenient tour 便利なツアー

Reviewed by: リマリマ

I think this is a convenient and good tour that allows you to easily visit the famous sites in Kyoto. The bus was entirely yellow, making it easy to spot. However, I expected more detailed explanations in English about Kyoto's history and places like Kiyomizu Temple, Kinkaku-ji, and Fushimi Inari Taisha. Unfortunately, the information was quite limited, which was disappointing since I was looking forward to practicing my English listening skills. I chose a plan without lunch, but I would prefer the lunch venue to be a restaurant that offers a "obanzai buffet."

コースとしては、京都の名所を楽に回れて、便利な良いツアーだと思います。
バスのお色も全体が黄色でわかり易く探しやすかったです。
ただ、もっと京都の歴史や、清水寺・金閣寺・伏見稲荷大社の詳しい説明が英語であるとばかり思っていたのですが、あまりにも少なく、英会話の聞き取りの勉強になると楽しみにしていただけにその点に関してはイマイチでした。
私は、昼食無しのプランでしたが、昼食会場は、出来ましたら「おばんざいのバイキング」のお店にして欲しいです。

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Thank you very much for your valuable feedback. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your experience. We look forward to serving you again.

貴重なご意見を頂きまして、誠にありがとうございました。
楽しんで頂けたとのこと、大変嬉しく存じます。またのご利用をお待ち申し上げます。

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Packages: 【3/31まで】バスのみプラン
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Posted on: 2017/07/17
Activity Date: 2017/05/30

Kyoto Private Taxi Tour with Customizable Itinerary & English-Speaking Guide

It's worth

Reviewed by: Mok

It's worth to spend the money because you get to visit more places and be able to stay longer an the area that you like.

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Packages: 3-Person Standard Car
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2017/06/25
Activity Date: 2017/06/22

Explore Hiroshima and Miyajima by Bullet Train from Kyoto with English Guide

Reviewed by: Mary

Hiro was a wonderful guide so helpful and informative. She was so caring and I would highly recommend this tour. The tour was so fun. Every thing was so well planned. There was enough time to do everything. It was a great day. Even the children in the tour enjoyed it.

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Posted on: 2017/05/29

伏見稲荷大社+清水寺+金閣寺+嵐山 1日ツアー 定番観光地を1日で巡る! 昼食付きプランあり<京都駅発/英語・日本語>by 神姫観光 LIMON

Time for sightseeing 観光する時間

Reviewed by: デビッド

The time for sightseeing is too short. If possible, instead of one hour at Kiyomizu-dera, having one and a half hours might be more enjoyable. I hope improvements can be made.

観光する時間が短い過ぎるなどです。
出来れば、例、清水寺で1時間ではなく、出来れば、1時間30分があれば、楽しいかも知れません。
出来れば改善するようお願いします。

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Thank you very much for using LIMON. We also appreciate your feedback and comments. We will continue to consider ways to ensure that all participants are satisfied in the future.

この度、LIMONにご利用頂きまして誠にありがとうございます。またお客様のご意見、ご指摘もありがとうござます。
こちらも、今後はご参加の皆さまにご満足いただけますよう検討を重ねて参ります。

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Packages: 【4/30まで】JR大阪駅発バスのみプラン
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Posted on: 2017/05/20
Activity Date: 2017/04/25

Kyoto Private Taxi Tour with Customizable Itinerary & English-Speaking Guide

Kyoto Private Limousine Tour with English Speaking Driver - Shoji

Reviewed by: Gonca-us

Shoji was a super host and guide. Made our day trip through Kyoto most enjoyable. His time management was effective and led us through with enough time to make trip back to Tokyo. Lexus car was very clean and comfortable for 3 people

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Dear Gonca-us-san
Thank you so much for taking Yasaka limousine service. We appreciate your wonderful comments and taking time to share your great experience with us.
We are looking forward to seeing you again in Kyoto.
Best wishes

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Posted on: 2017/05/19
Activity Date: 2017/05/17

Nara World Heritage Sites Afternoon Tour from Kyoto

Reviewed by: Richard

great tour

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Posted on: 2017/05/18

貸切観光タクシー 外国人ゲスト歓迎!英語堪能なドライバーと京都名所を巡る自由観光コース<3時間~/1-9名/京都市内送迎可>by ヤサカ観光

Natsuko's hospitality was excellent. 夏子さんのホスピタリティーは最高でした

Reviewed by: 寺坂深雪

I was guided by Natsuko, who can provide tours in English, along with my German friend to places like Nijo Castle, Kinkaku-ji, and Arashiyama. Her thoughtfulness, language skills, and knowledge of history were all wonderful, and my friend from overseas was very pleased. Her explanations at each temple and shrine were profound, and I believe she has studied very well. I would definitely like to explore Kyoto again with Natsuko as my guide. Thank you very much!

ドイツ人の友人と共に二条城、金閣寺、嵐山などを英語ガイドが出来る夏子さんに案内して頂きました。彼女の細やかな思いやりも語学力も歴史の知識も全てが素晴らしく、海外からの友人もとても喜んでおられました。それぞれの寺社での彼女の説明は奥深く、とてもよく勉強されていると思います。また京都観光をするときにはまた夏子さんのガイド付きで是非回ってみたいです。本当にありがとうございした。

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Thank you for using our service. I have already reported this to the crew. They were also concerned about the weather and were glad to hear that you enjoyed your experience. Please do let us know when you visit Kyoto again.

この度はご利用ありがとうございました。早速乗務員へも報告いたしました。天候も心配しており、喜んでいただけてよかったも申しておりました。是非、京都へお越しの際はお声掛けください。

  • 夏子さんと二条城にて

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Packages: 【4/30まで】トヨタ ヴェルファイア(6名まで)
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2017/05/16
Activity Date: 2017/05/13

Nara World Heritage Sites Afternoon Tour from Kyoto

Nara is the best

Reviewed by: Tarsila Felix

Our favourite city in Japan! Definitely worth the trip, we will be returning someday to Japan just to spend more time in Nara! I love the deer and the temples were massive! loved every second1

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Packages: Nara Afternoon Tour (Until December 30)
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Posted on: 2017/05/08
Activity Date: 2017/04/09

Explore Hiroshima and Miyajima by Bullet Train from Kyoto with English Guide

Reviewed by: Anthony

Prior to trip very impressed with quick response to my email request to change hotel collection point. Tour itself ran like a Swiss watch, Japanese guide met us as we stepped off the train. Retired school teacher (Amy) spoke perfect English and had a good system to prevent losing people. All excursions should be as thorough. Only improvement would be radio headsets like some of the major companies use. Would have no hesitation in booking through City Discovery again if product was on our list of things to do.

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Posted on: 2017/04/27

Explore Hiroshima and Miyajima by Bullet Train from Kyoto with English Guide

Hiroshima and Miyajima

Reviewed by: Marina Stabner

This tour was excellent, the tour guide was very nice, funny and most of all was very very knowledgeable about the tour!...if ur in Kyoto this is a tour must see it!..
The only thing I didn't like it!.. in our tour was a few seniors which they should have been in a different tour!..this wasn't fair for these pp or for the group that were able to walk fast!.. due to this we were 1hour and 30 minutes behind!

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Packages: Departure from Kyoto
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2017/04/26
Activity Date: 2017/04/24

Explore Hiroshima and Miyajima by Bullet Train from Kyoto with English Guide

Reviewed by: Laura

Really enjoyed the trip.

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Posted on: 2017/04/12

日帰りバスツアー 伏見稲荷大社+清水寺+金閣寺+嵐山 定番観光地を1日で巡る!昼食付プランあり<梅田・京都発/英語・日本語>by 神姫観光 LIMON

Participated in a bus tour of Kiyomizu-dera, Kinkaku-ji, and Fushimi Inari Taisha. 清水寺・金閣寺・伏見稲荷大社バスツアーに参加

Reviewed by: 鉄腕鉄

I spent a day at Universal Studios Japan (USJ) on a bus tour from Tochigi Prefecture, and on the next free day, I participated in a sightseeing tour of Kyoto with Shinki Bus.

I arrived at the meeting place an hour early in the morning. The guide was already waiting and kindly asked if I was there for the tour, which put me at ease. The bus was very noticeable with large letters spelling "LIMON" on a yellow background.

The first sightseeing spot, Fushimi Inari, was very crowded from the morning, but the guides, wearing yellow happi coats and holding flags, stood out well. The bus was equipped with USB jacks and Wi-Fi, which was helpful.

I thought it was nice to have many foreign participants this time.

栃木県から別のバスツアーで、USJで1日過ごし、次のフリー日に、神姫バスツアーで京都観光に参加。
 朝、1時間前に集合場所に到着した。すでにガイドさんも待機され、気さくに観光参加ですか?と声をかけられ、こちらも安心。
バスは、黄色の地に大きな文字でLIMONと書いてあり目立ちました。
 観光1箇所目の、伏見稲荷は、朝から大変混雑、しかし誘導は、黄色のはっぴに旗でやはり大変目立った。
バス車内は、USBジャックとWi-Fi装備で助かりました。
 外人さんの参加が、多くたまにはいいかなって、思いました。

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Thank you very much for using Heart Tour. We are very pleased to have been able to provide you with a memorable trip. We look forward to your continued patronage in the future.

この度、ハートツアーをご利用頂きまして誠にありがとうございます。お客様の想い出に残る旅をご提供でき、大変うれしく思います。今後も、引き続きのご利用をお待ち申し上げます。

  • 集合場所のハートンホテル西梅田ロビー

  • LIMON バス

  • バス内

  • 誘導状況 混雑していても目立った

  • 伏見稲荷での集合待ち

  • 車内のUSBジャック

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Packages: 【2人目無料!】人数限定モニターツアー
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2017/04/09
Activity Date: 2017/03/17

Kyoto Private Taxi Tour with Customizable Itinerary & English-Speaking Guide

Best day of our entire trip!

Reviewed by: Meghan Wood

Our customized tour with Fuji-san was amazing, as we had only one full day in Kyoto I was worried we wouldn't get to see everything. Not only did we do everything we had on our list, but he took special interest in showing us things for our young children (ages 3 and almost 6) that we hadn't considered doing, such as the Toei Movie studios lot. My son LOVES Power Rangers, it was the highlight of his trip, and my daughter thoroughly enjoyed the female heroine of the samurai show. He suggested a better order of doing things, so that we could see certain sights before they became too crowded. When we admired the view of Kyoto from the mountainside, he took us to a nearby temple with panoramic views of the city. He knew great spots for taking the best photos, and where to eat. He was kind and patient with our rambunctious children, and explained the history and meaning behind EVERYTHING, from the statues to the temple bells. In addition, the van we rented was spacious, comfortable, and impeccably clean. I would definitely book with VELTRA again, and would give Fuji-san the highest rating possible for his knowledge, patience, sweet demeanor and excellent English. Thank you Fuji-san for an unforgettable day!

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Packages: 6-person Minivan
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2017/04/07
Activity Date: 2017/04/05

Kyoto Private Taxi Tour with Customizable Itinerary & English-Speaking Guide

Downright Fantastic - convenience and quality in a nutshell

Reviewed by: Colin L

Our group consisted four adults including two 6'3 250 lb guys. Our driver, Fuji, was an absolute pleasure; well spoken, well prepared, insightful and courteous. We were picked up in a Toyota Century - a $100,000 luxury sedan. As a car enthusiast this was a delight as it's something we don't get stateside and the only V12 made by Toyota (outside of Formula 1!). We were very comfortable in the car. I had written up a plan of sites to see, Fuji commented on each location and we pared it down to 6 chosen locations.

What we saw in our 6 hour tour was easily 2 days worth of content. We started the day at Kennin-ji to see the dragon and walk the grounds, then headed towards Arashiyama via Uzumasa (Fuji recommended). In Arashiyama we saw the Tenryu-ji temple then walked along the Bamboo Forest road, we split for the monkeys and an owl cafe. Then took in the Katsura River and the general beautiful scenery with some shopping and headed for Kinkaku-Ji by way of Ninna-ji. Then we went to Fuji's secret overview spot with a glass tea house. From there we walked the 1001 Buddha statues in Sanjusangendo where Fuji gave history lessons on the deities, the religious text/background and archery competition famous to the area. Finally we were dropped off in Gion to walk Shirakawa-Minami Dori and observe the geisha and folks in costume with the beautiful scenery.

Fuji's insightful comments to each site were well appreciated, his VIP treatment with drop off/pick up was a boon for our more handicap party members and the ability to adjust the tour (bathroom, food, etc.) was well worth the extra expense over a comparable tour bus. His suggested locations and activities gave us a behind the scenes look in Kyoto as well as the typical iconography in the area. We will happily use this service again in our next trip.

For a group of 3 or more individuals this type of tour makes good financial sense and the convenience over a tour bus or larger grouped setting is invaluable.

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Packages: 4-Person Standard Car
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2017/04/03
Activity Date: 2017/03/25

日帰りバスツアー 伏見稲荷大社+清水寺+金閣寺+嵐山 定番観光地を1日で巡る!昼食付プランあり<梅田・京都発/英語・日本語>by 神姫観光 LIMON

The happenings are also enjoyable. ハップニングもまた楽し

Reviewed by: KH0N

After the tour departed, we received a call from a passenger who was late, and we waited at the meeting point in Namba. Although the regulations clearly state that this would be considered abandonment of the tour, perhaps due to the kindness of the tour guide, we waited for 27 minutes and started late.

There was no booing from the other passengers, including families with children, and the mood was quite pleasant as we set off. Many of the tour participants were foreigners, and languages like English and Tagalog were being spoken on the bus, creating an exotic atmosphere that felt like we were traveling abroad.

The three spots on the course had changed completely from my visit several decades ago, allowing for a refreshing sightseeing experience. Although the schedule became a bit tight to recover from the late start, there was no sense of urgency, and we had enough time to enjoy the sights.

However, on the way back, we encountered a major incident on the highway, resulting in a significant traffic jam. The tour guide was visibly stressed as the vehicle had another schedule to adhere to. I had reserved a Shinkansen ticket for two hours after the tour ended, but due to the delay, I had to run to catch the train at the platform, just making it to the rear boarding gate safely.

This will likely become a memorable part of my enjoyable trip. I rated my experience as "average" because while the delays in departure and return were not the travel company's fault, I believe that if the tour guide had checked the post-tour schedules of the current passengers and provided appropriate advice rather than focusing on adjusting the next tour, it could have earned a "highest" rating.

(Please understand that I am not criticizing the tour guide's response; I am simply sharing the perspective of a passenger who was anxiously checking the time on the bus.)

ツアー発車後乗り遅れた客から連絡、難波の集合場所で待機、規定では前途放棄とみなすと明記してあるも、添乗員さんの優しさか、待つこと27分、遅れてのスタートでした。
遅れてきた子供連れファミリーにブーイングもなく和やかなムードでの出発となりました。
ツアー客は外国人の方が多く、英語、タガログ語などが社内で飛び交い、エキゾチックな雰囲気でまるで外国旅行をしているようなムードでした。
コースの3スポットは数十年前の訪問時とは全くイメージが変わっており、新鮮な気持ちで観光できました。
遅れたスタートのスケジュール回復のため、若干タイトな行程となりましたが、時間的にはそんなに切迫感もなく、十分拝観することが出来ました。
ところが帰路ハップニング、高速道路で事故があっており、大渋滞に巻き込まれてしまいました。当該車両は次のスケジュールもあり添乗員さんはその対応に大変な様子でした。
私は少し余裕をみてツアー終了後2時間の新幹線を予約していましたが、ツアーの遅れで新幹線ホームで走りやっと後尾の乗降口でセーフとなりました。
これも楽しい旅の思い出になりそうです。
体験談での評価を「普通」とさせていただいたのは、出発遅れや帰着遅れは決して旅行会社のせいではありませんが、バスの次ツアーの調整よりも、現ツアー客のツアー後のスケジュールを確認し、適切なアドバイスを頂けたら「最高」の評価になったと思います。
(決して添乗員さんの対応を非難しているわけでなく、車内で時計をみながらやきもきしていた一乗客の意見として拝読いただければ幸甚です。)

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Thank you very much for using Heart Tour. We are very pleased to have been able to provide you with a memorable trip. We will also consider your valuable feedback for future tour operations. We look forward to your continued patronage.

この度、ハートツアーをご利用頂きまして誠にありがとうございます。お客様の想い出に残る旅をご提供でき、大変うれしく思います。またお客様の貴重なご意見を今後のツアー運営に検討させて頂きます。
今後も、引き続きのご利用をお待ち申し上げます。

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Packages: 【2人目無料!】人数限定モニターツアー
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2017/04/02
Activity Date: 2017/04/01

伏見稲荷大社+清水寺+金閣寺+嵐山 1日ツアー 定番観光地を1日で巡る! 昼食付きプランあり<京都駅発/英語・日本語>by 神姫観光 LIMON

It's better to understand English. 英語は理解できた方が良い

Reviewed by: カピバラさん

I participated with my parents. Since it was rainy, traveling by bus was indeed convenient.
The lunch venue was closed for the holiday, so we had to change the restaurant, which also changed the course (there was no train travel). The tour guide mentioned this in English, but there was no mention of it in the Japanese explanation. I understood the course change since I speak English, but my parents were completely unaware due to the lack of explanation in Japanese, and they didn't find out about the cancellation of the train travel until we were on our way to Kinkaku-ji.
The importance of thoroughly communicating information seems to depend on the tour guide. I was a bit frustrated.

両親を連れて参加。雨模様だったのでバス移動はやはり便利でした。
昼食会場が休日だったためお店を変更、それに伴いコースも変更になりました(電車移動がなくなった)。添乗員さんの説明は英語ではそのことに触れていたのですが、日本語の説明では全く触れず。私は英語が分かるのでコース変更をわかっていましたが、両親は日本語での説明が無かったので全く知らず、電車の移動がなくなったことは金閣寺に向かう時まで知りませんでした。
情報の周知徹底をどの程度重要視するのか、添乗員さんによると思います。私は少しイライラしました。

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Thank you very much for using Heart Tour. We greatly appreciate your valuable feedback, which will be very helpful for our future course development and the training of our tour guides. We look forward to your continued support.

この度、ハートツアーにご利用頂きまして誠にありがとうございます。お客様から貴重な意見を頂き、今後のコース作成と添乗員の育成に大変参考になります。
引き続き、よろしくお願いいたします。

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Packages: 【4/30まで】JR難波駅発バスのみプラン
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Posted on: 2017/02/25
Activity Date: 2017/02/20

Kyoto Private Taxi Tour with Customizable Itinerary & English-Speaking Guide

A wonderful Experience

Reviewed by: Rae

The guide was very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. The private tour gave us a lot of flexibility to decide on the tour in the 2 days and we had a lot of fun. I was really impressed with Kyoto and the culture as well as Japanese overall simply because the guide was such a great person who is kind, helpful and polite.

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Dear Rae
Thank you for choosing Yasaka limousine service, and taking time to share your wonderful experience with you.
We feel happy that you have had a great time in Kyoto and look forward to seeing you again.

Best regards,

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Packages: 3-Person Standard Car
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2017/02/13
Activity Date: 2017/02/08

伏見稲荷大社+清水寺+金閣寺+嵐山 1日ツアー 定番観光地を1日で巡る! 昼食付きプランあり<京都駅発/英語・日本語>by 神姫観光 LIMON

It was good. 良かったです

Reviewed by: 母と娘の2人旅

My mother and I used a course without meals departing from Osaka.

On the day we participated, about 20% of the participants were Japanese, while the others were from China, South Korea, and Taiwan.

At first, we considered using public transportation to visit the sightseeing spots on our own, but it was great to have a bus guide us, allowing us to see everything efficiently without getting lost.

We were able to take our time at the sightseeing locations without being rushed.

There are many stalls and shops at the tourist spots, so I recommend trying some snacks along the way with the no-meal course.

If the opportunity arises, I would like to participate in another tour.

母と二人で大阪発着のお食事無しのコースを利用しました。

私達が参加した日は日本人参加者が2割程度で、他の参加者は中国・韓国・台湾などでした。

最初は自分たちで公共交通機関を利用して観光地を巡ろうかと考えていましたが、バスで案内して頂いて観光出来るので迷うことなく効率的に見れたので良かったです。

観光場所でも時間に追われることなく、ゆっくりと見れました。

観光地では屋台やお店がたくさんあるので、お食事無しコースでちょこちょこ買い食いするのもオススメです。

また機会があれば、別のツアーにも参加してみたいです。

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Thank you very much for using Heart Tour. We are very pleased to have been able to provide you with a memorable trip. We look forward to your continued patronage in the future.

この度、ハートツアーをご利用頂きまして誠にありがとうございます。お客様の想い出に残る旅をご提供でき、大変うれしく思います。今後も、引き続きのご利用をお待ち申し上げます。

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Packages: 【4/30まで】JR難波駅発バスのみプラン
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Posted on: 2017/02/09
Activity Date: 2017/02/04