All Reviews for Sightseeing Tours

I came to visit from the Kanto region. The autumn leaves in Kyoto were beautiful, but the shining illumination of Midosuji, along with the guide's friendly explanations, made me feel like I truly enjoyed the city of Osaka. The bus also took us through the Hanshin Expressway, which was quite impressive.

関東から遊びに来ました。京都の紅葉も良かったけど、光輝く御堂筋のイルミネーションにガイドさんの親切な説明がついて大阪の街を満喫したかのような雰囲気にさせてくれました。
バスは阪神高速も通り大迫力

The temperature wasn't too cold just now, but once I started running, it was indeed chilly. They provided blankets and hand warmers, but while I was taking pictures, my hands and face were freezing. Proper cold weather gear is definitely necessary.

The street trees reflect on the window glass at night, so I couldn't capture them as I wanted, which was disappointing. It might be just right to enjoy them with your eyes.

Lastly, I was told by the guide that the moment you see Midosuji from the highway is a highlight, and they pointed out the viewpoint, but to be honest, it wasn't visible at all. With cars and buses around, it didn't feel like a highlight at all, and I was shocked because I had high expectations. This year, it might just be my imagination, but it felt like there were fewer illuminations near the intersections, possibly due to a lack of light.

If you want to see the night view from Midosuji, it might be a good option.

今ほど気温は寒くなかったものの、走り出すとやはり寒く、膝掛けやカイロを配布してもらったけど、写メを撮っていたら手や顔は極寒。
しっかり防寒対策必要です。
街路樹は、夜になると窓ガラスに反射するので、思うように撮れなかったのが残念。
目で見て楽しむくらいがちょうどいいかも。
最後に高速から一瞬見える御堂筋がハイライトとガイドに言われて、ビューポイントの一瞬をココです！と言ってくれますが、はっきり言って見えません。周りに車やバスがあれば全くハイライトにはならず、期待しただけにショックでした…。今年は気のせいかもですが、交差点付近はひかりがなかったせいか、何となくイルミネーションが少なくなったように感じました。
御堂筋から夜景を通しで見るなら、良いかもしれません。

Fushimi Inari Taisha and Arashiyama were great as it was my first time visiting. Kinkaku-ji is always moving no matter how many times I go. It was disappointing that Kiyomizu-dera had scaffolding set up on the stage due to renovation work. It was nice that lunch and admission fees were included. One downside was that I didn't expect there would be train transfers during the tour, so I had to walk with an umbrella and my luggage, which was a bit challenging. If I had known, I would have left my luggage at the hotel. Lastly, the tour guide who accompanied us that day was a wonderful person, making it a fun and memorable tour.

　伏見稲荷大社と嵐山は初めての観光だったので良かったです。
　金閣寺は何回行っても感動します。
　清水寺は改築工事のため清水の舞台に足場が組んであったのが残念でした。
　昼食、拝観料込みと言うのも良かったです。
　一つ残念だったのは、ツアーで電車移動があるとは思っていなかったので傘を差して荷物を待って歩かなくてはならなっかったのがちょっと大変でした。
知っていればホテルに荷物を預けたのですが。
　最後に当日同行していただいた添乗員さんが大変良い方だったので楽しく思い出に残るツアーとなりました。

I thought it would be cold on the open deck bus, but the blankets and hot packs made it just fine! If you have a hat and a mask, you're all set!

It was truly a dazzling display of lights.

オープンデッキバスで寒いかと思ったのですが、ブランケットやホットカイロのサービスで大丈夫❗️
帽子、マスクがあれば完璧‼️

ほんとに光の競宴でした。

I wasn't expecting much because of the rain, but the illumination was beautiful as it reflected in various ways. At night, the car tail lights and red traffic signals looked like part of the illumination, and since Midosuji is one-way, it made it even more beautiful. Also, the guide was excellent. I would love to experience it again if I have the chance.

雨なので、実はあまり期待していませんでしたが、逆にイルミネーションが乱反射して綺麗でした。
夜は車のテールライトと赤信号迄もがイルミネーションに見えて御堂筋(一方通行)だから余計に綺麗でした。
又、ガイドのおねーさんの案内最高でした。
又機会があれば乗ってみたいです。

The Hiroshima and Itsukushima Shrine Full-Day Tour from Kyoto organised by Japan Panoramic Tours was once in a lifetime experience. The tour guide, Yurika, was punctual, pleasant and total professional to the hilt. We visited Hiroshima Memorial and museum, had a great Japanese dish cooked in front of us which was delicious. Thererafter went to nearby Miyajima Island which was picturesque. Unfortunately the famous Torii gate was under renovation, but the temple that was covered was one of our favourites. Loved everything about this tour. Highly recommend. A great mix of history, culture and scenery!

Veltra were extremely helpful and prompt in responding to pre-tour questions. This was our first time using them, and will now always look for tours through them.

It was a great day:)) I got lots of information about this wonderful city. I liked all places, especially Fushimi Inari shrine.

After work, I took the two-story rooftop bus departing from Osaka Station at 19:20 along Midosuji to Namba. It was my first time seeing the illuminations from above while even riding on the highway. My colleagues, who often hang out in Osaka, really enjoyed it too. I thought the seats were unreserved, but it was nice to have assigned seating. I initially thought 45 minutes might be short, but it turned out to be just right; any longer would have been a bit too cold. I was impressed that there were hand warmers and blankets provided at the seats. The Japanese guide's commentary was very good, but since it was a rooftop bus, it was a little hard to hear at times. It was a great value, and I felt like a tourist, which was very refreshing. I would love to participate in another bus tour.

仕事帰り大阪駅１９：２０発の２階建てのルーフトップバスで御堂筋を難波まで、そのあとなんと高速道路にものって、上からイルミネーションを見るなんて初めてでした。普段から大阪でよく遊ぶ同僚もとっても楽しんでいました。席は自由席と思っていましたがちゃんと指定されていてよかったです。時間も45分では短いかなと思ったけど、あれ以上だとちょっと寒すぎてちょうど良かったです。座席にはカイロやひざ掛けが用意されていて感激しました。日本語ガイドさんのお話しもとても良かったですがルーフトップなのでちょっとだけ声が聞き取りにくかったです。コスパもいいし観光客気分でとっても新鮮でした。また別のバスツアーにも参加したいです。

I used it again this year, following last year. I would like to make it a year-end tradition. Thank you very much. The loan of knee blankets and the hot pack service were very helpful.

昨年に続き、今年も利用しました。
年末の恒例にしたいくらいです。
ありがとうございました。
膝掛けの貸し出しや、カイロのサービスはとても助かりました。

I recommend this because we were able to efficiently visit various attractions, and since we traveled by bus, we could take a break even when we got tired! In Kyoto, there are many transfers between buses and trains, but with the bus, there was no hassle. The tofu dishes for lunch were also delicious!

色々な見所を効率よく周れたのと、バス移動なので疲れても一息つけるのでオススメです！
京都はバスも電車も乗り換えが多いが、バスなので煩わしさがなかった。
昼御飯の豆腐料理も美味しかった！

Unfortunately, the open bus had its roof closed due to the rain, but I was able to see the city's illuminations well from the high windows of the bus, which was great. Next time, I will try again on a sunny day!

あいにくの雨で、オープンバスの屋根は、クローズしてましたが、バスの高い車窓から、街のイルミネーションがよく見えて、良かったです。
次回は、晴れた日にリベンジします！

The illumination along Midosuji is a sight that cannot be experienced anywhere else. It was a refreshing tour where we could enjoy the night view of the city from a double-decker open bus, feeling the thrill of speed.

御堂筋の一直線上のイルミネーションは、他では味わう事の出来ない見応えがある。二階建てオープンバスで夜景の街を観賞でき、疾走感あり気分爽快なツアーでした。

The illumination on Midosuji seen from the bus was very nice. I enjoyed the guide's explanations, but it was a shame that I couldn't hear everything because the microphone volume was too low. Still, I had a great time enjoying the sights.

バスから見る御堂筋のイルミネーション、とても良かったです。
ガイドさんの説明もあり楽しめましたが、マイクの音量が小さいのか、全て聞こえなかったのが残念でした。
それでも十分、目で見て楽しめました。

The illumination on Midosuji was very beautiful, but perhaps because we were delayed due to traffic right after departure, we were driving quite fast on the highway, which made it cold, and the height of the double-decker bus made the curves a bit scary. It was also disappointing that I could only see the illumination of the Central Public Hall for a moment from the highway. Additionally, the voice of the guide Mike was too quiet, making it hard to hear.

御堂筋のイルミネーションはとてもきれいでしたが、出発直後に渋滞して時間がおしていたからか、高速道路を結構なスピードで走っていたので寒かったのと、２階建てバスで高さがあるからカーブが怖かったです。
中央公会堂のイルミネーションが高速道路から一瞬しか見れなかったのも残念でした。
あと、マイクの案内の声が小さかったので聞こえにくかったです。

I experienced this with two friends.
I thought I would give up because we couldn't make it in time for the 5 PM reservation, but the guide kindly let us take the next ride.
I'm really grateful!!
The illumination was very beautiful, and we thoroughly enjoyed it!
Everyone, please give it a try!

お友達と3人で体験させて頂きました。
17時の予約に間に合わなくて 諦めよう(ToT)と思っていましたが、ガイドさんが気持ちよく次の便に乗せてくださいました(*^^*)
ホントに感謝です！！
イルミネーション、とても綺麗で満喫出来ました♪♪♪
皆さんも、是非どうぞ(^-^)v

It was my first sightseeing tour with six friends. We participated on the day, looking forward to the illuminations while worrying about the weather. We brought our own warm clothing, but at the start, they handed out blankets and hand warmers, and we also got a guide about the history of Osaka. The hour flew by in no time. Fortunately, the cold was a bit more bearable, and since it was a nice day, we were able to take beautiful photos.

Next, I would like to join a daytime tour as well.

Thank you very much.

お友達6名で参加した、はじめての観光ツアーでした。
イルミネーションを楽しみに、天気の心配をしながらか当日参加しました。
防寒具持参で行きましたが、出発時に、一枚ずつ膝掛けとカイロを配ってくれて、大阪の歴史もガイドしてもらえて、あっとゆー間の1時間でした。
幸いにも、寒さも少しマシで、いい天気の日だったので、写真も綺麗に撮れました。

次は、昼間のツアーにも参加してみたいです(^^)

ありがとうございました。

I saw this tour for the first time and immediately became interested in participating. I was excited to join, and it was really beautiful on the double-decker bus, especially since it had no roof. The view from the top was something I had never seen before, and it was very refreshing and great. If we could have gone a bit slower on the highway, I could have enjoyed the illumination on Midosuji more slowly, which was a bit disappointing.

初めてこのツアーを見てすぐ興味を持ち参加しました。
ワクワクで参加、、とっても綺麗で二階建てバスで、、しかも屋根無し、、上から見る景色なんて見たことないし新鮮ですごくよかった。
もう少し高速ゆっくり走れたら御堂筋のイルミネーションがゆっくり見れたのに、、チョイ残念

In the cold sky, the beautiful lights were dreamlike and delightful. The cityscape of Osaka, which I could see within an hour, was shining.

寒空の中、綺麗なライトアップが夢の様に美しく、楽しませて頂きました。
1時間内で見渡せた大阪の都会は光ってました。

I live in Osaka, but I wanted to see the Midosuji Illumination, so I decided to use this service. I thought it would be a unique experience since I usually don't get to see the night view from an open-deck bus. When I boarded, the driver and the guide warmly welcomed me, and there were blankets and hand warmers prepared inside the bus.

As the bus departed, we drove along the illuminated street. The view of the illumination from such a high position was beautiful. There was also a segment on the highway, which added to the attraction feel, and it was great to have a panoramic view of the illumination and Nakanoshima from above. I plan to take my friends from other prefectures here when they visit.

大阪在住ですが、御堂筋イルミネーションを一通り観たいと思い、利用しました。
オープンデッキのバスから夜景を観る事はないので、異体験してみようと思ったのが理由です。
乗車の時は運転手さんとガイドさんが暖かく迎えてくださり、車内にはブランケットとカイロが準備されていました。
バスが発車し、イルミネーション通りを走りました。
きれいな通りで高い位置から眺めるイルミネーションはきれいでした。
高速道路の走行もあり、アトラクション気分とさらに高い位置からイルミネーションや中之島を一望できて良かったです。
他府県から友達が来たら案内しようと思います。

This was my first trip to Osaka, and since I was traveling alone, I decided to take a night bus tour. I immediately signed up for the open-deck bus, which seems to be quite popular.

Walking along Midosuji during the day, I was impressed by how wide and amazing the street is, but at night, the atmosphere changes completely. The illumination that changes colors every few meters is enchanting. Osaka feels larger in scale than Tokyo.

Above all, feeling the night breeze while looking down at the people walking below and the sightseeing buses was the best feeling. Riding on the highway, I enjoyed the reflections of lights on the Yodogawa River and the illuminations along Midosuji, feeling like I was in a dream. The guide was friendly and made the experience enjoyable. Thanks to that, my solo trip turned out to be unexpectedly fun.

初の大阪、一人旅なので、夜はバスでの旅にしようと思いました。オープンデッキバスが人気なようなので即申し込みました。
大阪の御堂筋を昼間に歩き、広くてすごい通りだらなぁと思い感動していましたが、夜はまた雰囲気が変わり、何メートルか毎に様々な色に変わるイルミネーションが幻想的。大阪って東京よりスケールが大きいですね。
何より夜風に吹かれ、下を歩く人を見下ろしながら、観光バスまで見下ろしながら、最高の気
分でした。高速に乗り、淀川に映る光や、またまた御堂筋のイルミネーションやらを見て、夢見心地でした。ガイドさんのお話も親しみやすく楽しかったです。おかげで、思いがけず楽しい一人旅になりました。

I'm glad I was able to see the wonderful illumination at a low price. I was also happy to receive a heat pack and a blanket for warmth. One thing, it would have been even better if I could have specified my seat.

素敵なイルミネーションを低価格で見ることが出来てよかったです。
寒さ対策にカイロにブランケットも用意をシテモラエ嬉しかったです。
ひとつ、
座席がこちらで指定出来ればなもっと良かったかな。

Excellent tour with very good tour guide. Very on time schedule,we love it.highly recommend!

Since it was after the peak of the autumn leaves, we were able to enjoy sightseeing smoothly without any traffic.

I strongly recommend that those meeting at Kyoto Station check the location of Japan Travel in advance. I asked four locals, but none could give me clear directions.

Here are some points that are not clear just from the map:
1. To get to the opposite exit, you need to go up to the second floor first. There are stairs (and escalators) along the way through the free passage, which can be challenging for first-timers.
2. Right outside the Karasuma Exit, there is a rotary for tourist buses, which can be confusing.
3. I was lucky to ask a passing police officer, but according to him, there are two Japan Travel locations in the area.

I think most people who sign up for the tour are not familiar with Kyoto, so it would be helpful if Veltra could provide a photo of the meeting place.

紅葉のピークを過ぎた時期だったこともあり、渋滞もなくスムーズに観光できました。

京都駅集合の方は予め日本旅行の場所を確認しておくことを強くおすすめします。地元の方4人に尋ねましたが明確に分かる方はいませんでした。

地図だけではわからないポイントを上げます。
①反対の出口に行くには一度2階に上がる必要がある。自由通路を突っ切る途中にも階段（エスカレーター）があるなど初めての人には難易度が高い。
②烏丸口に出てすぐの場所は観光バス用ロータリーがあり紛らわしい。
③私は運良く通りかかったお巡りさんに聞けたのでよかったが、お巡りさん曰く周辺には日本旅行が2店舗あるらしい。

ツアーに申し込む人は京都に不慣れな方がほとんどだと思うので、ここはベルトラの方が集合場所を写真付き掲載してくれるとよいと思います。

The annual winter girls' gathering in Osaka, the Festival of Lights, is now in its fourth year. The warm open deck was fantastic, and what stood out the most was the female guide. If she is the one guiding us, I would definitely consider coming back next year. We have this girls' gathering in Osaka twice a year from various places.

毎年恒例の大阪での冬の女子会、光の饗宴も今年で４回目、暖かかくオープンデッキも最高でした、特に良かったのは女性のガイドの方でした、この方が案内してくれるのなら、来年も有りです。各地から大阪での年２回の女子会です。

It was really great to be able to move smoothly while avoiding crowds during the holiday. I was able to rest while traveling by bus, so I could enjoy sightseeing at each landmark without getting tired.

連休中の参加だったので、人混みを避けてスムーズに移動出来たのが本当に良かったです。バスで移動中に休めたので、各名所で疲れずに観光出来ました。

It was convenient to take the train from Kyoto Station to Fushimi Inari Shrine since I wanted to experience riding the train. The tour guide was also kind and friendly, which made me very satisfied. I would like to join another tour if the opportunity arises.

京都駅から伏見稲荷神社までは、電車移動でしたが、電車にも乗ってみたかったので、好都合できた。
添乗員さんも、親切なおかつ気さくな方で大満足です。
また機会があれば別のツアーにも参加してみたいです。

I was worried that it might be a cheap and rough tour, but the guide was very accommodating, and I had a great time. I am very satisfied.

値段が安く雑なツアーかなと不安に思っていましたがガイドの方も対応が良くとても楽しめ非常に満足しています。

Even though announcements are being made, I can't hear them at all, so I end up missing the points of interest in the illumination.

It's not that the voices of the passengers are particularly loud; it's just that the external noise from the open bus is the issue. I would appreciate it if you could consider placing multiple speakers or other improvements.

Since many of the passengers are tourists, we need guidance to understand the points of interest. If we keep missing them, it feels like we’re finishing without really understanding anything, which is a shame.

せっかくアナウンスをしているのに、全然聞こえないのでイルミネーションのポイントを見逃してしまいます。

特に乗客の声が騒がしい訳ではないので、オープンバスゆえの外部の騒音のせいですが、スピーカーを複数配置するなどの工夫をして頂きたいてす。

乗客は観光客が多いのでガイドして貰わないとポイントが分かりません。見逃してばかりではよく分からないうちに終わってしまって勿体ないです。

It felt a bit hectic, taking almost a whole day, but it was great to have bus transportation since moving around individually would have been difficult. The guide's attentiveness was excellent both in the first half and the second half. The price also seemed reasonable. If I have the chance, I would like to use this service again.

I thought it was mentioned that the bus had mobile charging available?

ほぼ一日がかりで慌ただしい感もありましたが
個人で移動すると大変なのが、バス移動で
良かったです。　前半も後半もガイドさんの
気配り大変良かったです。
料金も安く思えました。　機会があれば又利用させていただきたいと思います。

バスに携帯の充電ができると書かれていたと
思いましたが?

The guide's explanation at Kiyomizu-dera was very easy to understand and kind. It became a great memory. Thank you very much.

清水寺でのガイドさんの説明が大変わかりやすく
親切でした。いい思い出になりました。ありがとうございました。