All Reviews for Sightseeing Tours

The guide's explanations were very well-paced and easy to listen to. The driver also drove safely and was pleasant. However, the lunch was not tasty. I think the matcha time was nice.

ガイドさんの説明がテンポも、声色も、とても上手で聴きやすかった。運転手さんも安全運転、感じもよかった。ただ昼食は美味しくなかった。抹茶タイムは、よかったと思います。

I was more than satisfied beyond my expectations. The guide's wonderful explanations and efficient guidance, along with the driver's thoughtfulness and kindness, made me feel the warmth of the best qualities of Japanese people that I haven't seen recently. The course content was probably the best in Nara. I have become hooked on bus tours. Thank you very much.

想像以上に大満足しました。
ガイドさんの素晴らしい解説や無駄の無い誘導、運転手さんの心配りや親切な態度も最近では見られない日本人の良さを感じ暖かい気持ちになりました。コース内容も奈良最強ではないでしょうか。バスツアーにハマりました。ありがとうございました。

It was my first time visiting Nara in a while. The bus tour was indeed convenient. The guide was entertaining and knowledgeable, which helped me understand the history of each site. It was a bit cold, so I was happy to have warm udon for lunch. At Jiko-in, I enjoyed some rakugan and matcha while listening to the lively stories from the head priest, which was fun. Collecting goshuin is my hobby, and I was very grateful that the guide collected everyone's goshuin for us, so we didn't have to wait in line. I look forward to using this service again on my next visit to Nara.

久しぶりの奈良観光です。バスツアーはやはり、便利ですね。ガイドさんが面白く、知識も豊富で、各所の歴史が理解出来ました。少し寒かったので、お昼に温かいおうどんが出たのは嬉しかったです。慈光院では、落雁とお抹茶を頂きながら、ご住職の軽快なお話も聴くことが出来、楽しかったです。御朱印を集めるのが趣味ですが、ガイドさんが皆さんの御朱印を、まとめて受け取って下さり、並ぶこともなく大変有り難かったです。また次回も、奈良観光の際にはお世話になります。

In the first half, we walked quite a bit. The first visit to Hōryū-ji and Chūgū-ji involves continuous walking, so we were on our feet for about two hours. Those who are not confident in their legs and back might want to reconsider.

Instead of going back to the bus right away, we had lunch, and after filling our stomachs, we enjoyed matcha hospitality at Jikō-in. I wish it had been a little later.

Since we packed in a lot of national treasures and important cultural properties, it was disappointing that there were many places we couldn't visit within the time limit. Overall, it was great to efficiently see the important sites.

前半はかなり歩きました。ひとつ目の法隆寺と中宮寺は連続して歩きでの見学なので、2時間くらい歩きっぱなしです。足腰に自信のない方はやめた方が良いかもしれません。
そのままバスに戻らず、ランチを済ませ、お腹いっぱいのまま、慈光院で抹茶のおもてなしがあります。もう少しあとでしたら良かったと思います。
国宝や重要文化財をかなり詰め込んで見学なので、時間内に回らないところが多々あったのが残念でした。
全体的には重要なところを効率よく見られたので良かったです。

I participated with my daughter during the three-day weekend. In the morning, we visited Hōryū-ji, and in the afternoon, we went to Jikō-in, Yakushi-ji, and Tōshōdaiji. Hōryū-ji had many highlights. The lunch was also very generous. Jikō-in had a calm and serene atmosphere, and the matcha and wagashi were very delicious. Yakushi-ji and Tōshōdaiji were also wonderful. The weather was perfect, and thanks to the guide's thorough explanations and the driver's safe driving, it became a lovely memory. Considering the admission fees and lunch costs, this tour was a great value, so I definitely want to participate in the tour to Kitora Tomb as well!

　三連休に娘と参加しました。午前中は法隆寺，午後は慈光院，薬師寺，唐招提寺という行程でした。法隆寺は見どころがたくさん。昼食もボリュームたっぷり。慈光院はしっとりと落ちついた雰囲気で，お抹茶と落雁がとても美味しかったです。薬師寺や唐招提寺も素晴らしかったです。天気が最高だったことはもちろん，ガイドさんの丁寧な説明と運転手さんの安全運転で，素敵な思い出になりました。今回のツアーは拝観料や昼食代を考えるとコスパが良かったので，キトラ古墳に行くツアーにも是非参加したいです！

While it's possible to explore on your own, taking a sightseeing bus allows for a more efficient experience. Additionally, with a guide's explanations, you can view the buildings and statues from a different perspective. It was an enjoyable tour, filled with fun insider stories from a bright and knowledgeable guide. However, the pace was quite rushed. I would recommend departing at least two hours earlier, or at least one hour earlier, to have more time to appreciate each location.

個人でも回ることは可能ですが、観光バスでは効率よく回ることができます。
また、ガイドさんの説明付きなので建物や仏像をこれまでとは違った観点で見られます。明るく知識豊富なガイドさんから裏話的なことも聞けて楽しい観光でした。
ただ、かなり駆け足状態です。出発をできれば2時間、少なくとも１時間早めて各地をもっとじっくり拝観できればと思います。

I was able to efficiently visit tourist attractions a little away from Nara Station. It was very good. Lunch was also included, which was a great deal.

奈良駅から少し離れる観光名所を効率よく回れました。とても良かったです。お昼ごはんもついていてお得でした。

I chose this because I wanted to hear an explanation, and it wasn't too troublesome. It was great to visit many places, even some temples I didn't know about. What was disappointing was lunch; I was looking forward to the kamameshi restaurant, but it was different.

説明が聞きたくて、また面倒じゃないので選びました。たくさんまわれ、知らないお寺まで行け良かったです。がっかりしたのは、昼食、釜めし屋さんなので、楽しみにいていたら、違う。

I traveled to Nara alone for the first time in ○○ years since my school trip. I joined a morning tour of Hōryū-ji and Chūgū-ji, and it was great because the group was small, with just over twenty participants, making it easy to stay together. The guide was also experienced, and I was able to enjoy the tour. I had the remaining half day to explore at my own pace, so joining the half-day tour was the right choice. Thank you very much.

学生時代の修学旅行以来、○○年振りの奈良を一人旅しました。
法隆寺、中宮寺午前中ツアーに参加してみましたが…参加者二十数名のこじんまりした団体で、纏まり易くて良かったです。 またガイドさんもベテランで、楽しく観て廻ることが出来ました。残り半日は自分のペースで観光できて、半日ツアー参加で正解でした。
ありがとうございました。

Both the guide and the driver were kind. The tea at Jiko-in was excellent. My father was very happy to visit a place we wouldn't have encountered on a personal trip.

ガイドさんも運転手さんも親切。
慈光院でのお茶最高でした。個人での旅行では出会えない場所で父も大変喜んでいました。

I toured with Mr. Suzuki from Hattori Taxi, and no matter where we went, his explanations and guidance were very clear, making for a fun day.

服部タクシーの鈴木さんの案内で観光しましたが、何処へ行っても非常に分かりやすく説明、案内頂き楽しい１日でした。

The tour guide strictly adhered to the rules of wearing masks and keeping the front row of the bus empty, making it a safe tour to participate in. I am truly grateful to the guide for providing assistance in the heat. Additionally, there was consideration for participants by lending umbrellas, which made the experience comfortable.

Even though it was difficult to read all the brochures received at each destination, I was able to understand everything very well by listening to the guide's explanations and looking at the photos.

ツアーガイドはマスク着用、バス内の一列目は空けるという決まりをしっかり守り、安心して参加できるツアーです。ガイドさんは暑いなかご案内を頂き感謝しかありません。また、参加者には日傘を貸していただくという配慮もあり快適に参加できました。
各行き先でパンフレットを貰っても全てを読み込むのは難しく、ガイドさんの写真と説明を聞いて大変よく理解できました。

It was hot, but it was not crowded, so we could take our time to look around. The time management was also good. The guide's accurate recommendations and explanations allowed us to move efficiently.

暑かったけど、空いていてゆっくり見れました。時間配分も良かった。
ガイドさんの的確なオススメと解説がで効率よく廻れます。

It was very hot, but they kindly guided us in various ways. When we were sightseeing from the car, they stopped for us to take pictures and also made stops to shorten the walking distance in the heat, which was very considerate. It was truly a hot day, and being not so young, I really appreciated it. Also, when we walked around, they took pictures for us, which became wonderful memories of the trip. Thank you very much.

とても暑い中、親切に色々と案内していただきました。
車窓から見学のときも、写真をとるときは停車していただいたり、暑い中歩く距離が短くなるように停車していただいたり、非常に配慮いただきました。本当に暑い日で、若くないのでとても助かりました。
また、歩いて見るときは写真を撮っていただき、旅の思い出になりました。
ありがとうございました

I planned a trip to Kyoto for my son, whose school trip was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. If you're looking to make the most of your limited time efficiently, this is the way to go!

コロナ禍で修学旅行が中止になってしまった息子くんのために、京都なら旅行を企画しました。限られた時間で効率よく回るなら、これです！

I have a hobby of visiting World Heritage sites, and I have already been to 90 of them in Japan and abroad. I count each site as one, so it's quite challenging when a site like Nara has eight components. Not only was I able to efficiently visit them all in one day, but the knowledge about the sites was incredible, and my satisfaction level was 200%. I am grateful for the flexibility in accommodating various difficult requests.

私は世界遺産を回るのが趣味ですでに日本と外国で90回ってます。構成する全ての遺産を回って一つとして数えてますので、奈良のように構成遺産が8もあると大変です。これを1日で効率よく回れただけでなく、遺産に対する知識が半端なく、満足度200%でした。いろいろ無理なリクエストにも臨機応変に応えていただき感謝です。

In the scorching heat exceeding 35℃, the efficient course and detailed guide were excellent. I don't think I could have covered everything without the tour.

Thank you to the guide and the driver! I was able to create wonderful memories.

35℃を超える猛暑のなか、効率的なコースと詳しいガイド。ツアーでないと回りきれないと思います。

ガイドさん、運転手の方ありがとうございました!楽しい思い出がつくれました。

I was able to efficiently tour Hōryū-ji, Yakushi-ji, and Tōshōdai-ji while listening to the explanations. Without the explanations, I think I would have just felt indifferent and thought, "Oh, this is it." I'm glad I participated.

説明を聞きながら、法隆寺や薬師寺、唐招提寺を
効率よく観光できました。
説明がなかったら、何も感じず、ふーん、こんなもんかで終わってたと思います。
参加してよかったです。

On the day of the tour, a veteran driver welcomed us at the hotel. Even though we arrived a bit early, they accommodated us. I thought they would just take us around, but they were very knowledgeable and shared detailed historical backgrounds and interesting stories at each landmark, making the experience very fulfilling.

Additionally, they took us to places that can only be accessed by taxi, so we could easily reach large areas like Todai-ji, which would be difficult to walk through on our own. This is the charm of a private taxi service, in my opinion.

It was very hot that day, and I noticed many people had removed their masks. However, there were some places where wearing a mask was requested when viewing important cultural properties, so I think it would be wise for those who take off their masks to keep one handy.

I will definitely repeat this experience.

当日はホテルまで、ベテランドライバーさんがお出迎え。少し早めに到着したにもかかわらずご対応して頂きました。ただ、あちこち連れて行ってくれるだけかと思いきや、知識が豊富で各名所で詳しい歴史的背景や、それにまつわる興味深いストーリー等をお話しして頂き、とても充実しました。
また、タクシーでしか入らない場所まで連れて行ってくれるので、東大寺など敷地が広くて自分で歩くには大変なところまで、簡単に行くことができました。これぞ、貸切タクシーの魅力だと思います。
当日はとても暑く、マスク等外されている方も多々見られました。重要文化財等見る際に、着用をお願いしている箇所もあったので、脱マスクの人も携帯すると安心かと思いました。
再度リピートします。

This time, we had a one-day tour course in the heavy rain caused by the typhoon during this season. It was a bit tough for the elderly. However, thanks to the kind assistance of the guide and driver, as well as the friendly atmosphere among the fellow travelers, we were able to enjoy the day fully even in the heavy rain. It had been a long time since my last visit to Nara (maybe several decades?), and I made some wonderful memories. On the final return day, June 3rd, the Shinkansen stopped in the morning and resumed service in the afternoon with significant delays, making it a trip that was memorable in many ways.

Since this was a two-night, three-day course, there are still places I want to visit, and I am considering returning to enjoy Nara again. I would like to use the regular sightseeing bus during that visit as well.

いやはやこの時期の台風影響で大雨の中での1日周遊コース。年寄りにはやや厳しいコースでした。ただガイド・運転手さんの親切な応対や同乗した人々の和やかな雰囲気で大雨の中でも1日充分に楽しめました。奈良には久々（数十年ぶりかな？）の来訪でよい思い出ができました。最終の帰省日の6/3はam新幹線ストップpm運転再開も大幅遅延、色々な意味で思いで深い旅行でした。
今回は2泊3日コースでしたので行き残している場所もあるので改めて訪問し再び奈良を堪能したいと考えています。その際にも定期観光バスを利用したいと考えています。

Thank you for your assistance.

It was a half-day tour in the afternoon, and since the purpose was to appreciate the Buddha statues at Kofuku-ji, it was good. It rained the whole time, but I was satisfied.

It was a pity that I couldn't see the view from the top of Wakakusa Mountain due to the rain and strong winds.

Thank you very much.

お世話になっております。

午後からの半日ツアーだったが、興福寺の仏像鑑賞が目的だったので、
良かったです。
ずっと雨だったけど、満足でした。

最後の若草山頂上からの、景観は雨と強風で見れなかったのは
残念でした。

ありがとうございました。

The only way to get a panoramic view of the wide Yoshino mountain range covered in cherry blossoms is from the sky. We arrived at the site in no time by helicopter. We were able to enjoy the thousand cherry blossoms while circling the area twice. The explanations during the round trip were also helpful.

Actually, before departure, there was a situation where a disaster response helicopter was dispatched, and we had to wait about 30 minutes before starting. However, it was rather nice to see several crew members board the helicopter and take off, which was a rare sight.

The only advice for the future is regarding transportation from Nara city. The explanation for the heliport states, "It's a 5-minute walk from the nearest bus stop," which leads you to mistakenly think that buses run frequently. In reality, there are only a few buses a day. If you don't go by car or arrange for a rental car, it can be quite inconvenient. Taxis are also hard to book during this season due to the high number of tourists.

In conclusion, I recommend arranging a shuttle service as an option for this tour.

広い吉野の山並みの桜を一望できるのは空からのみ。
ヘリコプターであっという間に現地到着。周囲を２周も回ってもらえて、千本桜を満喫できました。往復の航路でも説明をしていただき、参考になりました。
実は、出発前に、防災ヘリが出るというハプニングがあり、スタート迄３０分くらい待たされましたが、隊員数名がヘリに乗り込んで飛び立つ、という珍しい状況を見ることができて、むしろ、よかったです。
唯一、今後のアドバイスとしては、奈良市内からの交通の便の問題があります。ヘリポートの説明には、「最寄りのバス停から歩いて５分」と説明されているので、バスが頻繁に通っているのかと思うと大間違い、なんと、一日数便しか通っていません。マイカーでゆくか、レンタカーを手配してないと、とても不自由があります。タクシーも、この時期は、観光客が多くて、なかなか、予約が取れません。
結論としては、このツアーのオプションとして、送迎の車の手配を準備されることをお勧めします。

The highlights were efficiently guided, and the explanations were enjoyable and easy to understand. During the taxi rides, there were interesting stories that kept us engaged, making our time in Nara enjoyable. Thank you very much.

見どころを要領よく案内頂き説明も楽しくわかりやすかったでした。またタクシーの移動中でエピソードなど飽きさせないお話をして頂き、楽しく奈良観光ができました。
ありがとうございました。

Although it was Golden Week, it wasn't a public holiday, so it was relatively quiet. There were just the right amount of visitors. The tour course was well-structured, not too busy or too lengthy, just right. Fortunately, the weather was excellent.

There was also time for lunch, as well as tea and traditional sweets. The guide was very knowledgeable and a great speaker. Everything was wonderful.

GWとは言え旗日ではなかったから、比較的空いてました。程よく見学者が来てた、という感じ。見学コースは過不足ない筋立てで、忙しくなく冗長でもなく、丁度良かった。天気は最高だったのは幸いでした。
お昼も、お茶と和菓子の時間もありました。ガイドさんは凄く詳しくお話し上手でした。すべて良かったです。

I enjoyed it more with the guided tour. Due to time constraints, I had to get off partway, but the coordination within Nara Transportation was excellent, making me feel secure even in an unfamiliar place. It was an enriching three hours!

ガイド付きでより楽しめました。
時間の関係で途中下車でしたが、奈良交通内での連携が素晴らしく、初めての土地でも安心できました。濃厚な3時間でした!

My daughter loves Prince Shotoku, so it was our first time in Nara. We took an overnight bus from Shinjuku the night before. The wooden architecture was impressive! It was a continuous series of "Wow!" moments. The guide's explanations were easy to understand. The driver also spoke to us, which made us very satisfied.

娘が聖徳太子好きで初めての奈良でした。前日夜行バスで新宿から出発。木造建築の立派なこと！すごいなーの連続でした。ガイドさんの説明もわかりやすかったです。運転手さんも声をかけてくださり、満足でした。

This time, we spent 7 hours visiting the famous sites in Nara: Hōryū-ji, Chūgū-ji, Yakushi-ji, Jikō-in, and Tōshōdai-ji. The wonderful guidance from the bus guide and the attentiveness and service from the driver were exceptional. The weather was also favorable, and since there were few school trip students in mid-March, we were able to leisurely visit all the temples. At Jikō-in, we enjoyed a talk from the head priest along with tea and sweets, which made our Nara sightseeing experience satisfying, not just limited to the temples and Buddha statues. The weather was great, and the cherry blossoms were starting to bloom.

今回は、奈良の名所　法隆寺、中宮寺、薬師寺、
慈光院、唐招提寺を7時間かけて巡りました。
バスガイドさんの素晴らしいガイドと運転手さんの
気遣いとサービスが素晴らしく、天候にも恵まれ
3月中旬で修学旅行生も少なくゆったりと全ての
お寺巡りが出来ました。慈光院では住職のお話とお茶、お菓子も出されて　お寺と仏像だけではない奈良観光に
満足、天候にも恵まれ桜も咲きかけてきました。

The guide's explanations were very easy to understand, and they taught me many things I would have missed if I had explored on my own. The time allocation was just right for me. The driver was also kind and supportive. Thanks to both of them, I had a fun and fulfilling trip to Nara. Thank you very much.

ガイドさんの説明はとても分かりやすく、個人でまわっていたら見逃していただろうこともたくさん教えて頂きました。
時間配分も私にはちょうど良かったです。
ドライバーさんも優しくサポートして頂きました。お二人のおかげで楽しく充実した奈良旅となりました。ありがとうございました。

I traveled with my mother (in her 70s) and daughter (in her 40s).

I was surprised to find that our guide was the same age as my mother.

His driving and knowledge about the temples and national treasures were excellent. It was much more memorable than exploring on our own, and I think taking a taxi was the right choice.

The only regret is that we couldn't visit Kasuga-taisha, but since we were short on time, it can't be helped. Next time, I would like to choose a plan with a longer duration.

母(70代)と娘(40代)の2人旅で利用させていただきました。

ガイドの運転手さんは母と同い年で、びっくりでした。

運転もお寺や国宝の知識も素晴らしかったです。
個人で見て歩くより頭にも残るし、タクシー旅は大正解だったなと思いました。

春日大社に行けなかった事だけが心残りですが、時間もありますので、しかたない。
次はもう少し長い時間のプランにしたいです。

It was a three-generation trip with my grandparents and grandchildren. It was a great decision to charter a jumbo taxi. They took our preferences and physical abilities into consideration, and helped us take photos, so we were very well taken care of beyond just the guide. My fifth-grade son said, "The explanations were easy to understand. I want to meet the driver, Mr. Maruyama, again," and he's already feeling nostalgic. Nara is spacious, so for those who are not familiar, I recommend taking a taxi!

祖父祖母と孫の3世代旅でした。思い切ってジャンボタクシーをチャーターして大正解でした。
希望や体力を考慮してもらったり、写真を撮っていただいたりと、ガイド以外にも大変お世話になりました。小5男子も「解説が分かりやすかった。また運転手の丸山さんに会いたい」と、早くも懐かしんでいます。奈良は広いし、不慣れな方は、タクシーオススメです！