All Reviews for Best Day Trips from Osaka

The Tour was very good. The Organisers took good care of everything.
It was a very good experience

The tour started right on time. The driver was at our doorstep 20 minutes before it started. The driver was very safety conscious - making sure we fastened our seatbelts and drove the vehicle carefully within the speed limit. She was pleasant and accomodating our questions well.
She also managed the time well so that we could finish visiting all the places that were planned.
Well organised tour.

I stayed in Osaka for three days, and while searching online for a day trip to Kyoto, I found this tour. My mother and I participated in a monitor tour, which offered a free spot for one person if we submitted our experiences. Unfortunately, it rained on the day of the tour, and there were many school trip students, tourists, and foreigners everywhere. The rain made it difficult to move forward as umbrellas kept bumping into each other, and we often had to return early. My mother also had trouble walking, so we bought some souvenirs and returned to the bus early to rest. I was really happy that our tour guide, Haru, was considerate and checked on us frequently. I am very grateful for that. I hope for better weather next time and would like to participate again.

大阪に3日間滞在するので、一日京都へ行ってみようとネットで検索していたら、このツアーを見つけました。母と二人で参加し、モニターツアーで、体験談を投稿すると、１人分が無料になるということに魅力を感じ参加することにしました。当日はあいにくの雨で、どこも修学旅行生や観光客、外国の方で人が多く、雨も降っていたので、傘が当たってなかなか前に進めず途中で帰ってくることが多かったです。母も足が悪く、歩くのが辛そうだったので、お土産を買って早めにバスに帰り休んでいました。そけで、添乗員のハルさんが気をつかってくださり、よく声をかけていただけたことが嬉かったです。すごく感謝してます。次回は天気に恵まれることを祈り、また参加してみたいとおもいました。

The tour had about 80-90% international participants, and the guide provided information about the sightseeing spots in both Japanese and English. (It felt like participating in an overseas tour...) I was prepared, but the schedule was quite tight! At each destination, we were told to return by a specific time, and before you know it, the time is up. However, I recommend it for those who want to see many famous places in Kyoto in one day! There was the unfortunate news that Kiyomizu-dera is undergoing major renovations!!! But overall, I think it was a great value tour that covered a lot of highlights. Thank you!

ツアーは、８・９割が海外の方でガイドさんが日本語と英語で観光地の案内をしてくれました。（海外ツアーに参加している様な気分も味わえたり．．．）
覚悟はしていましたがかなりタイトなスケジュールです！
各目的地に着くと何時何分までに戻って来てくださいと言われ。あっという間に時間が来てしまいますが、１日で京都の名所をたくさん回りたい方にはお勧めです！
楽しみにしていた清水寺が大改修中！！！という悲劇もありましが、トータル的にはいいとこ取りのお得なツアーだったと思います。ありがとうございました！

We had excellent Tour Guides. Food was not very good, would have preferred a simple box lunch.

One of the best tour guides in my entire duration of stay in Japan and taking endless day trips with others companies. Peter was simply amazing with lots of knowledge about the places we visited.

The tour with the tour guide Je○ and the driver Miy○ was packed with activities alongside people from various countries. I was disappointed that I couldn't communicate well due to my lack of confidence in my English skills. Unfortunately, it was a rainy day, which made it feel like we were just going through the motions, and the hassle of carrying an umbrella and needing rubber boots diminished the enjoyment. However, the tour guide provided historical explanations to help make up for it. We visited four major tourist spots, each taking about an hour. It was hard work, but I think it's great to be able to see major attractions. However, I believe many people might prefer a plan that allows for more in-depth sightseeing (just a personal wish). Also, I would like to see courses that include places like Byodoin and Amanohashidate in the Kyoto sightseeing plan. This was my first time using the monitor, and I would like to do it again. I enjoyed the experience aside from the weather. Thank you for your assistance.

添乗員のJe○さんと運転手の宮○さん、各国の外国の方々と盛り沢山のツアーでした。英語力に自信が無いのでコミニュケーション出来ないのが残念でした。只、生憎の大雨の日で予定をこなす感が強く、傘を持つ煩わしさと長靴が必要な天候で楽しみ半減。ですが、それをフォローするように添乗員さんが歴史の説明をして下さった。観光地四カ所は、それぞれが一時間前後。ハードでしたがメジャーな観光地を回れるのは良いと思います。が、じっくり観光するプランを求めている方も多いかと思いました（個人的希望ですが）。あと、京都観光プランに平等院や天橋立などのコースも検討して頂きたいです。初めてモニターを利用させて頂きましたが、また、モニターしたいです。天気以外は楽しみました。お世話様です。

The tour route is perfect with excellent service guide

On the morning of the tour, when I arrived at the designated location, I found myself surrounded by foreigners, and a person in charge was explaining things in English. While I secretly hoped this might not be the tour I was looking for, I was suddenly called by name. A bit confused, I boarded the bus, but that day turned out to be very enjoyable. The guide was simply the best. She skillfully switched between Japanese and English, providing explanations with plenty of humor and kindness. Jewel (Yoshikawa) took on the role of explaining in two languages consecutively, but she handled everything with care until the end. Having Jewel around gave me an indescribable sense of reassurance, which must be due to her personality. Through the repeated explanations in English and Japanese, I ended up understanding a little bit of English, which was an unexpected gain. Thank you so much, Jewel, for being energetic, cheerful, and kind.

当日の朝、指定の場所に行くと、周りは外国の方ばかりで、担当らしい方が英語で説明されていました。『このツアーではないかも…』と密かな期待を抱きつつ待っていると、いきなり名前を呼ばれてしまいました。少し戸惑いながらもバスに乗り込みましたが、その一日はとても楽しいものになりました。何と言ってもガイドさんが最高でした。日本語と英語を自在に操り、ユーモアたっぷりに、そして親切丁寧に説明してくれました。ジュエルさん(吉川さん)は二か国語で立て続けに説明するので二人分の役割を果たすことになりますが、最後まで丁寧に対応してくれました。ジュエルさんがいると、何とも言えない安心感があり、それは彼女の人柄によるものでしょう。英語と日本語で繰り返される説明で、終いにはほんの少しですが英語も理解できるようになり、思わぬ収穫となりました。元気で明るく、親切なジュエルさん、本当にありがとうございました。

The day before, I came to Osaka for a concert. Since I was staying for one night anyway, I decided to join this bus tour to Kyoto on the second day. There were only two Japanese people, including me, which was quite funny! On the bus, it felt like an overseas trip! The bus guide was very kind and during our free time, they shared wonderful spots with us. I enjoyed Kyoto more than enough!

前日に、コンサートの為大阪に来ました。どうせ一泊するのなら、2日目は、京都まで行こうと、こちらのバスツアーに参加日本人は、私含めて2人 笑笑笑 逆にバスの中では、海外旅行気分！バスガイドさん、とても親切で、フリータイムでは、素敵なスポットを教えて頂け、十分すぎるくらい、京都満喫しました！

Very professional. Had a great day. Guide was wonderful.

Even though I applied through Belldra, there was no indication of Belldra at the bus waiting area, so I was confused. I would like to see more signage indicating Belldra at the waiting area. The guide was very helpful, and there were no issues. It was a fun trip.

ベルドラで申し込んだのに バス待合所のところには、ベルドラと書いておらず わからなかった。もう少し待合所には ベルドラとの記載をしてほしい。
ガイドの方は、すごくよくしてくれて 問題なし。楽しく過ごせた旅でした。

A group of 4 people, we truly appreciate Veltra’s excellent services. The English-Speaking guides and the driver assigned on the full Day Kyoto Sightseeing Bus Tour from Osaka were knowledgeable, nice and caring. We shall recommend it to our friends.

The package full Day Kyoto Sightseeing Bus Tour from Osaka with English-Speaking Guide with Lunch package was most reasonable. Everything was perfectly arranged including a good and sumptuous lunch being provided. I will definitely want to do it again with Veltra!!

Our family really enjoyed the tour. The tour guide gave us clear instructions and explained every location we went. After the tour the tour guide even asked every single one of us if we got any questions. Its worth every yen. We will definitely recommend this tour to anyone planning to go to Kyoto who doesn’t have to worry about which train/bus to take. The bus was really comfortable that you can sleep or rest when you are going to the next attraction.

I participated with my mother!
It was my first bus tour, and I was nervous about how it would go, but the tour guide was very friendly, kind, and attentive, which was a great help.
There were some route changes, but the timing was as scheduled, and the duration of our stay was just right!
Although there were only international participants, thanks to the tour guide's thorough explanations and excellent organization, everyone was able to enjoy the trip safely without getting lost.
Thank you very much to the tour guide and the driver!
It became a wonderful memory, and I would like to use your services again.
Thank you for a fun trip to Kyoto!

母と二人で参加させて頂きました！
初めてのバスツアー、どうなることやら？とドキドキしていましたが、添乗員のおじ様がとても気さくで優しく、丁寧で助かりました^ ^
ルート変更などありましたが、時間も予定通りでしたし、滞在時間もちょうど良かったです！
海外の方ばかりの参加でしたが、添乗員さんの丁寧な説明や段取りの良さで、皆さん迷うことなく安全に過ごすことができました。
添乗員さん、運転手さん、本当にありがとうございました！
とても良い思い出にもなり、また利用させて頂きたく思っています。
楽しい京都旅行をありがとうございました！

I had a day off while in Osaka for a live event, so I decided to give it a try. I participated alone, but I was able to have a fun day, and I am very grateful for that. I would like to use it again next time. Thank you very much!

大阪でライブで1日空いたので利用してみました
1人で参加しましたが1日楽しく過ごすことができ大変感謝してます
次回もまた利用したいと思います
ありがとうございました

The arrangement to cover major attraction within short period of time in Nara and Kyoto from Osaka was great. The tour guide was speaking excellent English and was very knowledgeable. We really enjoyed the trip and would recommend to anyone visiting Osaka.

It was very good! I would like to use it again or recommend it! It would probably be tough to visit these three places in one day without a tour or taxi.

とても良かったたです！また利用もしくは紹介したいです！多分ツアーかタクシーでなければこの３ヶ所を１日では厳しいです

The trip was very nice, well prepared and very exciting. Much more to know about Hiroshima and its history.

The tour was interesting however the sights were not in the condition which is represented by the tour company. They did not warn the visitors that the tour would be impacted by renovations. They failed to speak into the microphones they carried, meaning only a fraction of the tour group could hear the detail. Because the group is made up of two different tour groups that combine later, they assumed that information was already provided in the earlier pre-lunch tour venues which it had not. Lunch buffet was served cold instead of being kept hot.

We took a tour visiting three main spots, and it was just my husband and I along with another young couple who were also Japanese, while the rest were from various countries. Kyoto was incredibly crowded even on a weekday. Instead of lining up in a single file from where we got off the bus to the site, we went in a scattered manner, making it challenging for the tour guide to ensure everyone was together. Our time at Fushimi Inari was short, so it felt a bit rushed. There were many stalls, and I wanted to try some street food, but since we had chosen a lunch course, I held back. We joked that next time we should go for a course without lunch, but the tofu course we had for lunch was so delicious that I was glad we ordered it... such a tough decision!

On the way back, it was evening, so there was traffic. Since we had a specific time for the Shinkansen and weren’t staying overnight, I was a bit anxious. We were dropped off partway and took the train back, making it with plenty of time to spare. I think it’s better to plan our travel considering such things for peace of mind. Both the tour guide and the driver were very pleasant, which was great. It was a quick bus tour, but it was very enjoyable and delicious. Thank you very much! (*^o^*)

主要3箇所を巡るツアー、私達夫婦ともう一組若いご夫婦だけが日本人(笑)で後は数カ国の人達。やはり京都は平日でも物凄い人だらけ。バスを降りた場所から現地まで一列に並んで行くわけではなくバラバラで添乗員さんは全員揃っているかの確認が大変そう。伏見稲荷の滞在時間は短いのでなんだか慌ただしかった。露店がいっぱいあり食べ歩きもしたかったがお昼を食べるコースにしていたので我慢した。次回は昼なしのコースがいいねと言いながらいざお昼の豆腐のコースはとっても美味しくてやっぱ
り頼んでいて良かったね…なんて難しい判断(笑)
帰りは夕方なのでやはり車の渋滞。その日は泊まりでなく新幹線の時間が決まっていたのでドキドキ。途中で降ろしてもらい電車で帰って余裕で時間に間に合った。そういうことも考慮して自分達の旅行プランをたてた方が安心していられると思った。添乗員さん、運転手さんは二人とも感じがよくて良かった。あっと言う間のバスツアーだったけれどとても楽しく美味しくいいツアーでした。ありがとうございました(*^o^*)

It was my first trip to Osaka, and I took a bus journey from Osaka to Kyoto. Most of the passengers were foreigners, and there were only two Japanese people, so I was a bit anxious at first. However, there was a guide speaking in Japanese, which made it feel like I was in a foreign country, and I had a great time. The places the guide recommended for souvenirs and tea were spot on. I would definitely like to use this service again on my next trip.

初めての大阪の旅行で大阪から京都のバスの旅でした。海外の方がほとんどで日本人は2人だけで最初は不安でしたが、日本語でのガイドもあり異国にいるような感覚でとても楽しかったです。ガイドの方の言われたたとおりにお土産の場所やお茶の場所とか教えていただいた所がバッチリでした。
また旅行の際は使いたいと思いました。

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。

Great tour guide. She was really funny.
Enjoyed every bit of it. Also, the restaurant where we had lunch was very yummy. Can't wait to go back.

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。

We took part in the tour with 6 persons.
It was fruitful experience to visit 5 famous places in Kyoto from/to Osaka within a day!
Guide/Driver knew history about all places we visited and explained kindly with fluent English.
Of course, the car had superior seats to be relaxed.

We canceled to visit Kiyomizu Temple and added to visit Uji Byodoin Temple and Japanese Sake Factory.
There were many places to take beautiful photos like Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kinkakuji, and Bamboo forest in Arashiyama.
Not only enjoying senaries, satisfied with tasty Japanese Sake and delicious Japanese food! Especially, Sake Factory was amazing that we tried many kinds of expensive/sotisficated sake by 1$(JPY100)/1sip!

We strongly recommend visiting Kyoto even from/to Osaka (not far away), and chartering taxi (not using public transportation) to visit famous places efficiently!

We really thank our driver for the best memory/experience during our stay in Japan!

Regards,

the whole trip was OK but not the type i would repeat

It was nice to visit most popular 5 places in Kyoto within a day.
Our driver drove safely and taught us Japanese history, geografy, custom and manner very kindly.

Although the temperature was very hot, perfect sunshine & sky to take photos!
We recommend chartering a limo if you visit Kyoto first time, and you want to visit polular places in a day.

Especially, Fushimi-Shirine, and Kinkakuji-Shrine were fabulous!

You can also tell a driver what kind of food you want to eat, then, he will find best restaurant per your request (as a referrence, we chose Tofu restaurant, delicious!).

We would like to thank a driver for unforgettable memory of Kyoto.

Nice tour