All Reviews for Sightseeing Tours

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。

I participated in the last day of the event at Universal ^ ^ I was worried it might be cold since it was an open bus without a roof, but they lent me a blanket and even gave me a heat pack ^ ^ I live in Kyushu and am used to the illuminations at Huis Ten Bosch, so I felt the illuminations here were a bit lacking, but considering the price, I thought it was sufficient. I'm glad I took part ^ ^

ユニバーサルへ行く残日に参加しました^ ^ 屋根なしオープンバスなので寒いかな、と心配しましたが、膝掛けを貸して頂き、カイロまで頂きました^ ^
九州に住んでおりハウステンボスのイルミネーションを見慣れており、イルミネーションは少し寂しく感じましたが、お値段にしたら十分かなと思いました
利用させて頂き良かったです^ ^

I participated in the autumn foliage season in mid-November. It was incredibly crowded everywhere. I thought I would only be able to visit one place if I went on my own. I'm glad I joined this tour, which allowed us to comfortably and efficiently visit the main attractions by bus. The tour guide also provided various explanations during the journey, which was educational.
Only the visit to Fushimi Inari involved taking a train from Kyoto Station. The tour guide and one family panicked when boarding the train. When traveling in a group using public transportation, let's remember to stay calm.

11月半ばの紅葉シーズンに参加しました。とにかくどこも大混雑。自力で行ったら一箇所しか回れないだろうなと思いました。バスで快適に、効率よく目玉スポットを回れるこのツアーに参加してよかったです。添乗員さんも移動中に色々と説明をしてくれたので勉強になりました。
伏見稲荷だけ京都駅から電車移動だった。添乗員さんと一家族が電車に乗る際に大パニックしてました。集団行動で公共交通機関に乗るときは落ち着いて行動しましょう

I think this tour is not suitable for those who want to take their time sightseeing, as the time allocated after arriving at the tourist spots is short. After getting off the bus, the guide took us to the recommended sightseeing locations, but the walking pace was fast, making it quite physically challenging for someone in their 50s like me. However, thanks to this, I was able to visit four sightseeing spots. Thank you very much.

　観光地に着いてからの時間設定が短い為、ゆっくり観光したい方には不向きだと思います。
　バスを降りて、おすすめ観光地までガイドさんが案内して下さったのですが、歩くペースが早く、50代の自分には、中々体力的に厳しい観光になりました。
　しかしおかげで、観光場所は四ヶ所巡ることが出来ました。ありがとうございました。
　

I had always taken the subway to my destination, but this time, moving above ground helped me rediscover the charm of Osaka. I was glad to hear the guide explain many things I didn't know, like "Mido-suji" and "Kuidakore." Next time, I want to try the Umeda route. I was also surprised by the many temples I learned about this time. There are just too many tourists in Kyoto, so I'm switching to Osaka! (laughs)

いままで地下鉄で目的地に行ってばかりでしたが今回地上を移動してみて
大阪の良さを再認識しました。ガイドさんの「みどう筋」、「くいだおれ」
・・・沢山の知らなかったことを説明して頂けて良かったです。
次回はうめだルートに行ってみたいです。今回知った数多くのお寺にも驚きでした。京都はあまりに観光客が多いので大阪に切り替えです!(笑)

My boyfriend's mother came from Kyushu, so we traveled together. It was challenging to walk around, but we were able to take a bus tour, and the guide was very clear and provided information at just the right moments, allowing us to enjoy the beautiful illuminations thoroughly. It was indeed cold, but we received a hand warmer and were lent a blanket, so with my own gloves, scarf, and mask (my face was very cold), I managed just fine. After it was over, my body was very cold, but the beauty of the experience outweighed the cold.

彼氏のお母さんが九州から来たので、一緒に乗りました。
歩いて見て回るには大変ですが、バスでぐるーっと回ってくれましたし、その上ガイドさんもとても分かりやすく良いタイミングで案内してくれたので、イルミネーションを綺麗に十分に見ることができました。
確かに寒いですが、カイロ１つを貰え、膝掛けを貸していただけるので、あとは自分の手袋、マフラーやマスク（顔がとても寒い）をして何とかなりました。終わった後は体がとても冷えていましたが、寒さよりも綺麗なのが勝っていました。

I never expected to ride a deck bus on the highway; it was so much fun! The illumination was also amazing! (⌒▽⌒)

まさかデッキバスで高速に乗るだなんて、めちゃくちゃ楽しかったです！
イルミネーションも最高でした(⌒▽⌒)

A magical day touring all the beautiful sights of Kyoto. Everything was organized and planned perfectly starting with the pick up from Osaka to the drop off. Our guide Hiromi was excellent and gave us a lot of insights into the history of Kyoto and Japan in general. The sights were breathtaking especially the Kyomizudera temple and Arashiyama forest. The bus was comfortable and the pace was just right. We got a lot of time for taking pictures and soaking in th scenery. A really enjoyable tour for families and couples alike.

A magical day touring all the beautiful sights of Kyoto. Everything was organized and planned perfectly starting with the pick up from Osaka to the drop off. Our guide Hiromi was excellent and gave us a lot of insights into the history of Kyoto and Japan in general. The sights were breathtaking especially the Kyomizudera temple and Arashiyama forest. The bus was comfortable and the pace was just right. We got a lot of time for taking pictures and soaking in th scenery. A really enjoyable tour for families and couples alike.

Osaka Castle is surrounded by so many buildings that I was told "Look, there's Osaka Castle!" several times. It was quite busy.

It's not as crowded as the Hato Bus, but I guess that's just how it is (laughs).

大阪城はビルのすきますぎて、
「ほら大阪城です！」と何回か言われて
忙しかったなぁ


はとバスほどじゃないし
まぁあんなものでしょうけどね(笑)

Its worth your money. The tour covers the most important sites and the guide is of great help.

I would really recommend this tour for anyone that wants to hit ALL the important highlights of Kyoto without much fuss or hassle. Our guide Hiromi was really knowledgeable and answered any and all questions about Kyoto and Japan in general. The sights themselves were GORGEOUS! Kyomizudera, Fushiyama Inari, Arashiyama forest and the Golden Temple were a sight to behold with the Orange, Yellow and Red leaves of Autumn providing a breathtaking backdrop to these already impressive sights! The bus was comfortable and we got a lot of time at each site and free time and breaks to take loads of pictures in between. The lunch was decent and pick up/drop off was hassle free.
The day was the highlight of our trip tp Japan. Take the tour...you will be glad you did.

I couldn't hear the guide's voice and didn't understand what they were saying. I would like an explanation from the open deck. The price was good.

ガイドの声が聞こえず何言ってるのか分からなかった。オープンデッキから説明してほしい。料金は安くてよかった。

I came from Tokyo, and I felt that this city is just as vibrant and metropolitan as Tokyo itself. The long stretches of illuminated streets were incredibly beautiful and moving.

東京から来ましたが、改めて、東京に準じた、東京と変わらぬ大都市と感じました。
通りの長い距離のイルミネーションには、大変綺麗で感動しました。

I rode on a bus without a roof for the first time. I thought it was interesting to see familiar scenery from a different perspective. The night view of Osaka was sparkling and beautiful.

屋根の無いバスに初めて乗りました。何時もと違う目線で見慣れた景色見るのも面白いと思いました。大阪の夜景、キラキラしてて綺麗でした。

I heard from a friend in the neighborhood about how great this illumination bus tour was, so I quickly decided to join. It was cold, but the weather was nice, and everything looked very beautiful.

There was a bit of traffic, but I was happy because it allowed us to enjoy the sights for a longer time.

They provided hand warmers and prepared blankets for us to combat the cold, which was really nice.

I immediately posted about it on Instagram and recommended it to my coworkers.

ご近所さんの友人がこのイルミネーションバスツアーに参加して良かったことを聞き早速参加しました。
寒かったけれどお天気にも恵まれてとても綺麗に見えました。

少し渋滞してましたがそのおかげで長く見学出来て嬉しかったです。

寒さ対策にカイロをくれたり膝掛けの準備もしてくれてとても良かったです。

インスタにも即上げて仕事場の人にもオススメしました。

Running under the blue sky on a day that is neither too cold nor too hot was more liberating than I had expected. It was great to be able to sightsee easily in a limited amount of time.

寒くもなく暑くもない日に青空の下を走るのは思っていた以上に開放感がありました。限られた時間でお手軽に観光が出来てよかっです。

I think this is a very good tour for efficiently getting around. About 80% of the participants were foreigners, and there were only three Japanese people, including myself. The guide was also a foreigner, but very attentive, and the driver was easy to talk to. However, I was concerned about the manners of some of the foreigners.

効率よく回るにはとても良いツアーだと思います。外国人が80％くらいの参加で、日本人の方は、私を含めて3人でした。ガイドさんも、外国人ですが、、とても気配りのできる方で、ドライバーさんもひたしみやすかったです。ただ、外国人の一部のマナーが気になりました。

We participated as a family. Since there are five of us, we couldn't take a taxi, and while purchasing tickets, our family tends to act independently, but we were really able to enjoy our sightseeing in Kyoto smoothly. We had plenty of time at each location. The distance to the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove is quite significant. Without verbal guidance, our family probably wouldn't have been able to get there. Thanks to the guide who took us from the bus to the entrance of the bamboo grove, we were able to go straight there without any detours. Thank you very much.

家族で参加させていただきました。家族五人なので、タクシーにも乗れないし切符購入してる間にそれぞれかってな行動する我が家の家族は本当に京都観光をスムーズに回ることができました。箇所ごとの時間も十分ありました。嵐山の竹林までは、結構の距離が有ります。口頭だけでは多分私達家族では行けなかったでしょう。ガイドさんがバスから竹林入口まで連れて来てくれたため、我が家の家族は寄り道もせず、真っ直ぐ行けました。ありがとうございました

It was great that we could visit the attractions by bus. It was cold, so I appreciated being told where to buy clothes and being given detailed directions for getting back.

見所をバスでまわれるので、とても良かったです。
寒かったので、服を買える場所も教えていただき、帰り方も丁寧に教えていただき、助かりました。