All Reviews for Sightseeing Tours

The end time is stated to be around 5:30 PM, but when I participated, it was a busy time with many tourists, and it was 6:40 PM. I would like the tour company to specify the actual end times based on the last three years during busy tourist seasons in the future.

終了時刻は17時30分頃とありますが、私が参加したときは観光客が多い時期で混雑しており18時40分でした。
今後、ツアー会社は観光客が多い時期の過去３年間の実績の終了時間を具体的に書いてほしいです、

I received very kind and attentive service, which made for a fun and beneficial sightseeing experience. When I made the reservation, I thought I had rented a car for four people, so I was worried it would be cramped with four of us, but it turned out to be a spacious three-row seat vehicle, allowing us to travel comfortably. I was also very grateful for the flexibility in discussing the sightseeing locations, timing, and preferences. If I have the chance again, I would definitely like to use this service. I realized that for sightseeing in Kyoto during the autumn leaves season, a chartered taxi is definitely the way to go.

　とても親切丁寧に対応していただき楽しく有益な観光をさせていただきました。　予約時は4人定員の車を借りたと思っていたので４人でぎゅうぎゅうかと思っていましたが実際は３列シートの車で余裕で移動ができました。　観光場所についても時間と希望の相談をして柔軟に対応していただいたのとてもありがたかったです。また機会があればぜひ利用させていただきたいと思います。京都紅葉観光はやっぱり貸し切りタクシーだなと思いました。

The president of our business partner came to Japan from overseas, and since there was some free time between client visits, we decided to do some sightseeing in Kyoto. I wasn't confident in my ability to guide, and since the president is elderly, we requested an English-speaking driver, and Mr. Suzuki guided us.

Considering our wishes (a visit to Fushimi Inari Taisha was a MUST, and lunch around Gion at 11:30), he took us to hidden gems that even we, as Japanese, didn't know about. When we visited Fushimi Inari Taisha and Kinkaku-ji, he provided detailed explanations at key points, and the president of our business partner was so satisfied that he said he would bring his wife on his next visit to Japan.

If I have the opportunity to come to Kyoto with my family, I would like to ask Mr. Suzuki to guide us as well.

Thank you very much.

海外から取引先の社長が来日し、顧客訪問の合間の時間があったため、京都へ観光することに。私自身が案内できる自信がないのと、取引先の社長が高齢であったため、英語が話せるドライバーさんを指定し、鈴木様にご案内頂きました。

我々の希望（伏見稲荷大社訪問はMUST、11時30分から祇園あたりでランチ）を考慮していただき、日本人の我々ですら知らない穴場に連れてってくださり、また伏見稲荷大社や金閣寺を訪問した際も、要所要所で詳しく解説頂いき、取引先の社長も次回は妻を連れて来日すると、満足して帰国されました。

私も家族で京都に来る機会がありましたら、鈴木様に案内をお願いしたいです。

本当にありがとうございました。

It seemed to be mainly a tour for foreigners, but they provided guidance in Japanese at key points, allowing me to enjoy it until the end. There was also plenty of free time, so I was very satisfied that I could use a taxi to explore places not included in the itinerary.

主に外国人向けのツアーだったようですが、要所要所で日本語での案内もしてくれたので、最後まで楽しむことが出来ました。
自由時間も多かったので、タクシーを利用してコースにないところを観光することも出来て大満足です。

It was a bus tour that took us around various sightseeing spots for the day. I was very satisfied because we were able to visit all the places I wanted to go. The guide's explanations were easy to understand, and they were very kind, even taking photos for us. It was a great trip.

一日観光地を巡るバスツアーでした。行きたかった場所を回れたので大満足です。ガイドさんの説明もわかりやすく写真を撮ってくれたりとても親切で良い旅行でした。

I requested a private tour for myself and my two elementary school children. Originally, we had planned for 5 hours, but due to the driver's extensive knowledge and wonderful consideration, we extended it by 2 hours. Based on the congestion situation, he helped us decide the order of our visits, allowing us to navigate efficiently.

Since it was our first time using a private taxi, I thought the driver would just take us around, but he accompanied us, providing various explanations and even recommending delicious restaurants, which made the experience incredibly enjoyable. My son became very attached to our guide, Matsui, and said, "I want to ride in Matsui's car again when we come back to Kyoto!" We had a fantastic time. Thank you very much!

小学生の子供2人とわたしとでお願いしました。元々5時間の予定でお願いしていましたが、知識が豊富でいらっしゃることと、気遣いが素晴らしくて2時間延長させていただきました。混雑状況などから、行く順番を決めてくださり効率的に回ることができました。
貸切タクシーが初めてだったもので、運転手さんとして連れて行ってくれるだけかと思ったのですが、一緒に回っていろんな説明をしていただき美味しいご飯屋さんも教えていただけてすごく楽しかったです。担当の松井さんに息子がとても懐いて「また京都に来たら松井さんの車に乗りたい！」と言っています。とても楽しく過ごせました。ありがとうございました。

The bus was clean, and since it was a double-decker bus, I was able to enjoy the scenery as well. There was an automatic announcement system with explanations available in various languages, and I thought it was great to be able to listen to the descriptions while getting off at the places I wanted to visit.

バスは清潔で、2階建バスですので景色も楽しめました。
色々な言語が選べる説明の自動放送があり、説明を聞きながら行きたい場所で降りるのも良いと思いました

I chose this tour because I wanted to efficiently visit the main sightseeing spots in Kyoto in a short amount of time. The bus was clean, and the guide was very kind and attentive, which was great. If we had gone on our own, we wouldn't have been able to visit as many places, so it was really beneficial. The lunch was also in a nice location and delicious. I highly recommend this for anyone who wants to efficiently visit the main attractions.

京都観光するのに便利で短時間で効率よくメインの観光地を行きたかったのでこのツアーを選びました。
バスは清潔で、ガイドさんもとても親切で丁寧に対応していただいて良かったです。
自分たちで行動していたらここまで行けなかったのですごく良かったです。
ランチも良いロケーションでおいしかったです。
効率よくメインの観光地を回りたい方には非常におすすめです。

Value for money. Easy to find start location outside Kyoto train station.
Very welcoming with checks of passengers so we don't get left behind.
Great communication in different languages with earphones.
Train ride with great views nice to get out the big cities. Boat ride great. Rickshaw added extra but discount vouchers given. Brilliant staff. A trip for everyone, people with walking difficulties may find the boat ride difficult but speak to staff as the opportunity to stay on the coach.

I used a sightseeing taxi for the first time. The 4-hour course allowed me to choose the places I wanted to visit, and I could specify the pickup and drop-off locations, which was very helpful. I received a courteous confirmation call the day before, and they listened to my requests, which made me feel at ease during my trip. The guide was very accommodating and spoke clearly, and they were kind to my children, making the experience truly enjoyable. I would definitely like to use this service again. Thank you very much!

初めて観光タクシーを利用しました。
4時間コースで、行きたいところが選べたり、送迎も場所が指定できたので、大変助かりました。
前日にご丁寧に確認の連絡いただいたり、
こちらの要望を聞いてくださり、安心して
旅行出来ました。
案内して下さった方のご対応や話し方など分かりやすく、子供にも優しくしていただき
本当に楽しめました。
また是非利用したいです。ありがとうございました。

The attention to detail was excellent. The explanations about the tourist spots were thorough and easy to understand, and the guidance was polite. They also considered the time allocation, which made me feel at ease during the ride. The sightseeing taxi was really great! 😃

気配りもよく。観光場所についての説明も詳しく分かりやすかすく、案内も丁寧でした。時間配分も考えてくれて安心して乗ってられました。観光タクシー凄く良かったです😃

It had been several decades since my last school trip to Kyoto, so I wanted to participate in a tour of the classic sightseeing spots. The guide's explanations were clear and attentive, and I appreciated their consideration throughout the tour.

The bus driver was also very pleasant, which made it easy to enjoy the itinerary without any worries. Since I opted for lunch, we had a meal at Kiyomizu-dera, where the tempura was crispy, and I enjoyed traditional Japanese dishes like dengaku and yudofu.

We arrived at Kyoto Station on time for our return, which was great as it didn't interfere with my plans for the rest of the day. Thank you very much for your excellent service.

修学旅行以来、何十年ぶりの京都でしたので、王道観光地巡りをしたくて参加しました。ガイドさんの説明はわかりやすく、気配りも行き届いていました。
またバスの運転手さんも感じが良くて安心して旅程を楽しめました。
昼食付きにしたので、清水寺で食事をしたのですが、天ぷらはサクサク、田楽や湯豆腐など和食を堪能しました。
帰りも時間通りに京都駅に到着したので、そのあとの予定にもひびかずよかったです。
大変お世話になりました。

I participated with my mother, who has difficulty walking. I was very satisfied that we could visit various sightseeing spots in just one day. The tour was aimed at international guests, but most of the participants were Japanese. Our guide, EIKO, was great with her explanations and even took personal photos for us, which was very thoughtful! Since it was just the right season for school trips, I was glad that lunch was included as well. I would love to join again if I have the opportunity.

足の悪い母と参加しました。1日でいろんな観光地に行けて大変満足しました。ツアーは海外のお客さん向けですが、日本のお客さんがほとんどでした。ガイドのEIKOさんの説明や個人的に写真を撮ってくれるなどのお気遣いも良かったです！ちょうど修学旅行シーズンだったので昼食も付けておいて良かったです。また機会があれば参加したいです。

This tour was aimed at inbound tourists, but it seemed challenging for the guide since there were mostly Japanese participants. I thought it was a great plan to visit the main tourist spots in Kyoto. Despite being tight on schedule, we had enough time to enjoy the sights, and I was very satisfied. I had been to these places before, but I made new discoveries and had a fun day.

今回のツアーは、インバウンド向けでしたが、日本人ばかりでガイドさんが大変そうでした。
京都の主要な観光地を巡って、大変良い企画だと思いました。タイトでありながらも十分に観光できて大満足でした。今まで行ったことあったけど、新たな発見もあり、楽しく過ごせた1日でした。

We went sightseeing with two children and four adults. We made a reservation because we were anxious about taking the bus. It was quite crowded, but it was great that we could get close by taxi. I've been to Kyoto many times before, but it was very interesting to hear about spots I didn't know and their explanations. Since we had a one-year-old and a two-year-old, we were unsure about where to go, but thanks to the guidance we received, we were able to enjoy our sightseeing with peace of mind.

子供2人と大人4人での観光。バスでは不安とのことで予約しました。
かなり混雑していましたが近くまでタクシーで行けたのがすごく良かったです。
京都は今まで何回も行った事あるのですが、知らないスポットや解説を聞けたのでとても面白かったです。
1歳児と2歳児もいたので回るところを迷ってしまったのですが、一緒に回っていただいたおかげで安心して観光できました。

I was most pleased that the bus ran almost on time, likely because I used it on a weekday. There were many foreign passengers, but it wasn't so crowded that I couldn't find a seat. The seats were comfortable since they were designed for sightseeing buses, allowing for a pleasant journey. There was also an attendant who spoke Japanese, which was reassuring. Later, I used a local bus on the same route, but it stopped at every bus stop and was crowded, making this bus far more comfortable. The sightseeing information wasn't very detailed, but if you view it as a means of transportation, I was very satisfied. In busy Kyoto, I was able to learn about various spots along the route while sitting comfortably and moving quickly. I used it in October, and the open-top bus had a bit of a chilly breeze, so don't forget your jacket! It was also nice to have the option to ride both open-top and covered buses, as the type of vehicle varied depending on the operating hours.

平日に利用したせいか、ほぼ時間通りの運行なのが一番嬉しかったです。外国人の利用者が多かったですが、座れないほどではありませんでした。観光バスのシートなので座り心地もよく快適に移動できました。日本語を話すアテンダントさんもいて安心です。後日、同じルートで路線バスを利用しましたが、バス停でいちいち停車するし混雑していて、こちらのバスの方が段違いに快適でした。観光案内はそれほど詳しくありませんでしたが、移動手段として割り切れば大変満足です。混雑しがちな京都で通過地点のスポットが何か教えてもらえ、なおかつ座って快速に移動できました。10月に利用し、オープントップのバスは風がやや冷たかったのでジャケットをお忘れなく！屋根なしタイプ、屋根ありタイプ各種に乗れたのも良かったです。（運行時間により車両タイプが違いました）

Nothing to say bad this was an amazing experience especially due to the staff!!

yes the weather was bad and the traffic also, however it felt like trying to cram too much into the day especially when doing two pick ups and drop offs an hour apart

We really enjoyed our trip with our guide - he was so helpful and took us everywhere that we wanted to visit! Thank you so much for such a great experience!

We really enjoyed our trip with our guide - he was so helpful and took us everywhere that we wanted to visit! Thank you so much for such a great experience!

I was unable to make it to the meeting time due to a train delay. I was considering canceling and was almost ready to give up. However, thanks to the guide's quick thinking, I was able to join at Fushimi Inari and participate in the entire itinerary without any issues. I can only express my gratitude. The guide was easy to understand, and each part of the tour was impressive.

電車遅延で　集合時間に間に合いませんでした。キャンセルも視野に入っていて、半ば、諦めかけておりました。ですが…　ガイドさんの機転で　伏見稲荷から合流し、無事　全日程参加することが出来ました。　感謝しかありません。
ガイドも分かりやすく、各々 見応えがありました。

This time, I participated with a friend from Miyagi. We were able to visit famous tourist spots within a limited time. However, there were a lot of people everywhere, but the tour's yellow flag stood out, so we didn't get lost. We walked quite a distance, and by the time we reached Arashiyama, my legs were exhausted, but I was glad to see the wonderful sights of Kyoto.

Our tour guide, Maria, explained everything clearly in both English and Japanese. She was very friendly and considerate of each participant, which was great. Maria is the best!!

I forgot the driver's name, but thank you for your safe driving. It was a fun trip to Kyoto. If there’s another opportunity, I would appreciate it again.

今回は宮城から友人と2人で参加させていただきました。
有名な観光地を限られた時間で行く事ができました。ただ、どこに行っても人がたくさんでしたが、ツアーの黄色い旗が目立って迷子にならずに済みました。結構な距離を歩いて、嵐山に行った時には足がくたくたでしたが、京都の素晴らしい観光地をみる事ができて良かったです。
添乗員のマリアさん、英語と日本語で分かりやすく説明してくれました。
親しみやすい方で参加者ひとりひとりを気遣ってくれて良かったです。
マリアさん最高！！
運転手の方、名前忘れちゃいましたが、
安全運転ありがとうございます。
楽しい京都旅となりました。
また機会がありましたら宜しくお願いします。

It was a bus tour, so I was able to visit multiple spots without worrying about travel time. The bus ride was really comfortable. Our guide, Maria, was always attentive to my mother's condition as she uses a cane. Thank you very much.

バスツアーでしたので、移動時間を気にせずに行きたかったスポットを複数まわることができました。バスの移動は本当に楽でした。ガイドのマリアさんが杖をついている母の足の状態を常に気を配って下さいました。ありがとうございました。

The bus tour goes by in a flash at each landmark, and today was no different. The price is reasonable, but since we drove from Kanagawa, we could enjoy sightseeing without worrying about parking, which is definitely a plus of the bus tour. If you have the guide in the photo, there's a 120% guarantee you won't go wrong! I hope this is helpful.

バスツアーは、各名所の時間あっと言う間ですが、今日も同じになりました^_^
金額はそれなりですが、神奈川から車で来たので中日は駐車場を気にせず、観光が出来るのは、やっぱり、バスツアーです。
写真のガイドさんになったら１２０%間違えなしです！
参考になったら幸いです。

I was able to visit Kinkaku-ji, Ginkaku-ji, Fushimi Shrine, Kichijo-in Tenmangu, and Kiyomizu-dera in 5 hours!
Thanks to the driver’s assistance!!
The efficient and satisfying suggestions were excellent!
Thank you very much!!

金閣寺、銀閣寺、伏見神社、吉祥院天満宮、清水寺を5時間で回ることができました！
運転手さんのアテンドのお陰です！！
効率よく満足できる提案最高でした！
ありがとうございました！！

It was very good to visit the main tourist spots with a guide, allowing us to make effective use of our limited time. The lunch menu was also satisfying.

主な観光地を、ガイドさんについてもらって、限られた時間で有効的に回れて、非常に良かった。昼食も満足できるメニューだった。

The overall quality was excellent, and the attention to detail and enjoyable conversation were truly wonderful. I definitely want to use this service again.

全体のクオリティはもちろん、細かな気配りも楽しいトークも大変素晴らしく、またぜひ利用させてほしいと思いました。

The driver was very kind, and the guide was skilled, which was great. They took a lot of photos for us, and the way they brought out smiles during the shots was excellent! Thanks to them, we got some great pictures and are very satisfied. If I have the chance, I would definitely like to use their services again!

運転手の方がとても親切で､ガイドも上手でよかったです
写真もたくさん撮ってくださって､撮る時の笑顔の引き出し方も最高でした！
おかげで､いい写真が撮れて満足してます
機会があれば、またぜひ利用したいです！

I participated in a tour with my parents in their 70s. The guide was very attentive, and they kindly took many great photos of the two of us. We were able to see and walk around famous spots in just one day, and they returned home very happy and satisfied.

70代の両親でツアーに参加しました
ガイドさんもとても丁寧で
写真も声をかけて下さって2人の良い写真がたくさんとれてました☺️
有名どころをいち日で見て歩けて
楽しかったと喜んで帰ってきました☺️

The guide was not at the meeting time, and the bus number that was originally listed was different, so we had to walk around quite a bit at the meeting place to find it. The bus was also in very poor condition. It was not a large tour bus, but a small microbus, giving more of a feeling of being transported rather than riding. The ride was very bumpy, lacked cleanliness, and even had an unpleasant smell. If I had brought my grandparents, I think I would have canceled.

The guide could not speak Japanese. Since we could speak both English and Chinese, we managed, but I felt that at least someone who could speak simple Japanese would be necessary in case of an emergency.

Although it was stated that we would go directly from Nipponbashi in Osaka to Shiga, we ended up going to Kyoto because we had to go to another boarding point, resulting in a loss of about 50 to 60 minutes overall. The time we had at the main attraction, the art museum, was significantly shortened, which was quite disappointing. We could hardly see the exhibits, and since we also had to have lunch, it was very busy.

Additionally, despite the tour fee being quite high, all entrance fees and meal costs were out of pocket. I think it's usually included, so that was disappointing.

The only good thing was that we were able to go to places we normally wouldn't visit. The price and quality are not balanced at all.

集合時間にガイドがおらず、元々記載されていたバスのナンバーも異なっており、集合場所でかなり歩き回ってさがしました。
そしてバスがあまりにもボロい。
大きな観光バスではなく、小型のマイクロバスで、乗車というよりかは輸送されている(運ばれている)感覚。揺れも大きく、清潔感もなく、臭いまでありました。仮に祖父母などを連れていっていたとしたらキャンセルしていたと思います。
ガイドは日本語が話せませんでした。
我々が英語も中国語もできたからまだ大丈夫でしたが、せめて簡単な日本語を話せる人じゃないと緊急時は頼りにならないなと思いました。
大阪日本橋からそのまま滋賀に向かうと書かれていたのに、もうひとつの乗り場までいくからとのことで京都まで行き、全体で見ると50~60分のロス。
最初に行ったツアーのメインである美術館での時間は大変短くなってしまい、かなり残念でした。展示品はほぼ見ることが出来ず、昼食も取らなければならなかったのでかなり忙しかったです。

またツアー代はしっかりかかっているにも関わらず、入場代や食事代は全て実費。
普通は含まれていることが多いと思うので、残念でした。

良かったところは普段行けないところに行けたという一点のみ。
値段と質があまりにも釣り合っておりません。

It was hard to understand which bus to take! If the goal is to teach Japanese manners while sightseeing, I would have liked to see the guide apologize to everyone for being 15 minutes late. Also, I was surprised that while Japanese people tend to sit in the same spot once they take their seats, foreigners do not. The guide was very dedicated and tried hard to communicate in Japanese, and I felt a bit sorry for participating as a Japanese person, but it was fun. Next time, I want to study English and join!

どのバスにのるかわかりづらかった！
日本のマナーとか教えたりしながら観光をする事が目的だとすれば、出発時間15分遅れて来たら、皆に一言謝る姿勢なども伝えてほしかった！また、1度座席に座れば、同じ場所に座るのが、日本人だが、外国の人は、そうではないのにびっくりしたのが、大きすぎて、ガイドも日本語で、がんばって接してくれていて日本人が一緒に参加して申し訳なかったですが、楽しかったです。今度は、英語を勉強してきて参加したいですね！