Reviewed by: CityDiscovery traveler
We were lucky to have seen Mt. Fuji without the clouds blocking it. It was gorgeous. We had Tomoko-san as our English speaking guide. She was very nice and accommodating. She even escorted us to the train station going back to the hotel. Overall the tour was really worth it.
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| Packages: | Bay of Islands Cruise with Lunch |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/09 |
Reviewed by: VENESSA
The tour was great and Japanese lunch provided was yummy too! Special commendation to our guide, Nana-san! She was well-prepared and detailed. She brought samples of local produce to show us, and all her instructions for meeting locations were illustrated with drawings! She was very professional and made sure we know her guests knew their way back to their hotels after her tour. She came to each of us personally with handwritten instructions which JR line and train to board. We completely enjoyed ourselves!
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| Posted on: | 2016/11/08 |
Reviewed by: Daniel
Since we only had 5 days to explore Japan, we needed to plan our itinerary well. Thankfully, this tour brought us to many amazing places in just one day.
Although mostly cloudy during fall, we were able to sneak a great view of Mt. Fuji at the 5th station. The bus ride was also very smooth, and our tour guide Hiro was very helpful and informative. The tour is also great for elderly since not much walking/trekking is involved.
The only downside is the limited time to do things. We had only 30 minutes to explore Mt. Fuji & less than an hour for lunch.
But considering the locations we were able to visit in a day, I would say it was worth it. We arrived back in Tokyo around past 6 pm giving us enough time to enjoy dinner.f
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| Packages: | Return by Bullet Train with Lunch (Until Dec 31, 2017) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/10/30 |
Reviewed by: Neil
Tour worth doing. The guide was very friendly and informative. The bullet train ride was a great way to finish the tour.
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| Posted on: | 2016/11/02 |
Reviewed by: Kerry
The bus ride is fine for a speedy trip through parts of Tokyo. We had good weather, but I would not do this in the rain. The guide was a bit out of sync at some points and cut the commentary short when you went past locations at higher speeds. It was a good intro to Tokyo, but I am not sure I would recommend it for the price.
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| Packages: | Review Rebate Special / 24 Hour Ticket |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/10/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/10/27 |
Reviewed by: Bobby
Unfortunately, rain was pouring down this day. We got all wet on the bus. Can only visit Asakusa Temple. Not a memorable day to speak off.
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| Packages: | Review Rebate Special / 24 Hour Ticket |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/10/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/10/08 |
Reviewed by: Kay
Great day. Had a great guide who gave us lots of interesting info on Japan and it's people on the way. Kept with us right to theto the end
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| Posted on: | 2016/10/28 |
Reviewed by: Raj
We loved the tour. It was designed well and really enjoyed the view from 5th station. It was foggy but cleared up for a while to enjoy the view. I would definitely recommend the tour while in Tokyo. The pick up and drop off was great and lunch was great as well. Enjoyed !
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| Posted on: | 2016/10/26 |
Reviewed by: Søren
It was great - the food, the guide, the trip, everything was really good.
So why not 5 stars you might ask? - well, there has to be room for improvement, the bus could be nicer (thats a queation of price i understand that), but why do i still need to print my confirmation, and why do i have to call to confirm when i have paid in full and so on. It's actually quite difficult to call, the number dont work from a mobile phone - du you think a tourist travel with a printer and land line....... off course most hotels offer that, but it's a hassle you can't do everything online, or through the app. But please understand that it is a very very small complaint - the trip was really really good, and the price was low.
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| Posted on: | 2016/10/25 |
Reviewed by: Pearly
Taiji is a great guide. He arrived on time and took us to Mt Fuji. He has the 'Mt Fuji luck' where every tour group he brings, the mountain view is clear. He speaks very good english and french too! My children loved him. This itinerary was fun and relaxing just the way we wanted.
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| Packages: | Plan A: Lake Kawaguchi & Gotemba Outlets < 10-Hour > |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/10/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/10/23 |
Reviewed by: Julianne
The meal was nice and a good variety of Japanese foods.
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| Posted on: | 2016/10/23 |
Reviewed by: thalia
Great tour! Fuji was viewable and we were very lucky. Our 2 guides Michael and Xavier were knowledgeable, helpful, very positive people and we would definitely recommend them as our guides.
I suggest if you ask people to meet at the love statue, you should have one of the guides there, as it was a rainy day in the morning and we were standing there not clear if it was the meeting point. We saw a green bus nearby and went to investigate, and that was the actual meeting point, but if we would have continued being passive, we might have missed the bus.
Thalia
Thank you for joining our tour and review.
We are happy to hear that you enjoyed our tour.
We hope you have many good memories in Japan.
Thank you.
Best regard
Japan Panoramic Tours
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| Packages: | Mt. Fuji Tour without Lunch 2016 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/10/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/10/09 |
Reviewed by: mintmama
Since my workplace is in Nihonbashi, none of these places were new to me. However, I was truly surprised at how fresh everything felt from a different perspective. I was also satisfied with the staff's service. Thank you very much.
職場が日本橋なので、いずれの場所も初めてのところではありませんでした。でも、でもです!目線が違うとこんなにも新鮮なのかと本当に驚きました。スタッフの皆さんの対応にも満足です。ありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | お台場夜景コース (金土日運行) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/10/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/10/08 |
Reviewed by: hoyu_roid
Convenient and well organized tour to Mt. Fuji and Hakone from Tokyo.
Recommended for first timers!
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| Packages: | Return by Bullet Train with Lunch (Until Dec 31, 2017) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/10/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/29 |
Reviewed by: Arthur Dessi
all places and activities were interesting especially the ninja village. tour guide was nice and warm.
Thank you for joining our tour,
We are happy to hear that! We hope you have a lot of memories in Japan
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| Posted on: | 2016/10/01 |
Reviewed by: Michele
Our guide's name is Tomoko who speaks perfect English. She educated us on Japanese culture, how to count in Japanese, and much, much more. You need to have more guides like her, as she is absolutely WONDERFUL.
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| Posted on: | 2016/09/26 |
Reviewed by: Kelvin
We enjoyed the tour, flight simulator was very exciting and we managed to get a clear view of the mountain when the clouds cleared for a short time. Tour guides were very helpful and knowledgeable
Thank you for joining our tour,
We are happy to hear that! We hope you have a lot of memories in Japan
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| Posted on: | 2016/09/26 |
Reviewed by: Stella C.
Definitely go to this tour when it is a nice sunny day! We went when it was foggy and cloudy so we did not see Mount Fuji at all. The lunch menu isnt that great as the tour brings you to one hotel restaurant. Average price per meal was at least 12,000 YEN. I would suggest to eat at the first pit stop restaurant that is attached to the convenient store. Me and my BF had a ramen bowl that was pretty good for only 500 YEN! We also ate at another restaurant at the Mount Fuji pit stop. That ramen bowl was pretty descent as well! About 700 YEN. Also when the tour is over, I would highly suggest riding the bullet train back since it only takes about 30-40 minutes to get back to Tokyo compared to the bus ride that takes about 2 and half hours. Overall, the tour was okay and I was disappointed that we did not see Mount Fuji and this tour lasted 8+ hours.
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| Packages: | 【Until December】Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour Bullet Train Return without Lunch |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/12 |
Reviewed by: Anna Eva
Even on a rainy day it was a good trip, as nobody is responsible for the weather! The guide (Yoko) was very optimistic and managed to keep us hopeful all along the journey. She accompanied us everywhere and gave good advice and explanations.
Unfortunately the meal was very basic and a disappointment for me. I had made the same trip some years ago and the choice of the restaurant and the lunch had been much better.
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| Posted on: | 2016/09/18 |
Reviewed by: Incinc
Convenient bus and Shinkansen tour to visit both Mt Fuji and Hakone in a day from Tokyo. Many people but worth it. Convenient pick up from hotel.
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| Packages: | 【Until December】Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour Bullet Train Return without Lunch |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/27 |
Reviewed by: bojboj
Excellent tour to visit both Mt Fuji and Hakone in the day from Tokyo. Convenient and fun. Easy pick up from hotel. Highly recommended!
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| Packages: | 【Until December】Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour Bullet Train Return with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/08 |
Reviewed by: saya&cozy
I participated on a Sunday in early September. The departure was at 17:50. I thought it might be a bit early for sunset, but it turned out to be the perfect timing. I was able to enjoy the transition from dusk to the beautiful night view.
The night view of the factories was stunning, even for those of us who aren't particularly into "factory aesthetics." It was great to see the flames from the chimneys that I usually only viewed from the Bayshore Line while driving. Being able to see them up close and hear the sound of the flames was a wonderful experience. I realized there were so many ways to enjoy this.
I was also happy to see the Tsurumi Line stopping at Umashibaura Station from the water, and I appreciated that we were able to wait for the timing when the illumination of Cosmo Clock changed. During such moments, the captain made the effort to bring the boat closer and even stopped for a few minutes for a photo opportunity. As many others have mentioned, the captain's commentary was very enjoyable, easy to understand, and engaging. I believe everyone was able to hear the explanations without being drowned out by the sound of the boat's engine.
The cruise lasted an hour and a half, which felt just right—not too long at all. It’s a perfect sightseeing option for a summer night.
As for the seasickness I was worried about, I didn't feel nauseous from the boat's rocking. (In fact, it didn't rock continuously, and whenever it did sway significantly, the captain would inform us, saying, "We will sway a bit now.") However, the smell of exhaust fumes was a bit bothersome... but I quickly forgot about it once I got off the boat (laughs).
You will need to wear a thick life jacket for the upper body. Depending on your clothing, it might be a bit uncomfortable, so it might be good to keep that in mind.
I took all the pictures with my smartphone. If you’re careful to avoid shaking, you can get decent shots even with a smartphone! I took photos with both a compact camera and my smartphone, but the smartphone ones turned out to be prettier.
9月初旬の日曜日に参加しました。
出船は17:50。まだ日没にはちょっと早いのでは?と思いましたがベストタイミングですね。
日暮れから夜景のキレイな時間までの変化を楽しむことができました。
工場の夜景。特に『工場萌え』ではない私たちでも十分に美しいと思える景色でした。
普段は湾岸線から車で見ていた煙突の炎....
あれが間近で見られ、炎の燃えるゴーという音を聞けたのも良かったです。
こんな楽しみ方があったのだな…と気付くことがたくさんありました。
海芝浦駅に停車する鶴見線を海上から見られたり、コスモクロックのイルミネーションが変化するタイミングを待ってもらえたのが嬉しかったです。
こういう時は船長さんの判断でわざわざ船を近付けて見せてくれたり、数分止まって撮影タイムを設けてくださいました。
また皆さんもおっしゃっていますが、船長さんの解説がとても楽しく、わかりやすく、興味をひく話題でした。
船のエンジン音でかき消されることもなくて、全員が解説を聞けていたと思います。
1時間半のクルーズでしたが、長すぎることもなくちょうど良かったです。
夏の夜にはもってこいの観光ですね。
尚、心配していた船酔いでしたが、船の揺れでは酔わなかったようです。
(実際に終始揺れたりはせず、たまに大きく揺れる時は船長さんから「数回大きく揺れます」と その都度教えてもらえました)
ただし排気ガスの臭いで少々…
それも船を降りてしまえばすぐに忘れてしまいました(笑)
上半身は厚手のライフジャケットを着用となります。
服装によっては着づらいこともあるので、着用することが念頭にあるといいかもしれません。
画像はスマホですべて撮りましたv
スマホでもなるべく手ぶれしないよう気をつければこの程度撮れますよ!
コンデジとスマホ、両方で撮りましたが、スマホの方がキレイに撮れていました。
Dear Saya & Cozy,
Thank you for joining our "Factory Night View Exploration Cruise." We appreciate your high rating and your kind words, which will help others remember the stunning views they experienced. We're also glad to hear that your comments can reassure first-time guests who may feel a bit anxious about the factory night view cruise! We hope you will consider joining us again next time. Our staff is looking forward to welcoming you!
Keihin Ferry Boat Co., Ltd.
Tour Boat Division: All Staff
saya&cozy様
『工場夜景探検クルーズ』のご乗船ありがとうございました。 目に焼き付けられたであろう景色をいつまでも想い出せるような写真とともに、高い評価のご投稿をありがとうございます。 ちょっぴり不安に思われている、工場夜景クルーズ デビューのお客様にも安心していただけそうなコメントも嬉しいです! 次回のご乗船も是非ご検討ください。 スタッフ一同お待ち致しております!
京浜フェリーボート株式会社
観光船事業部:スタッフ一同
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| Packages: | 京浜運河コース |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/04 |
Reviewed by: Rose
Mike Otani, the tour guide, was warm, friendly and attentive. His personality added a unique flavor to the tour. That's for sure! The tour bus was comfortable, and you can safely leave your things on the bus as you explore the different sights. Regardless of the clouds covering Mt Fuji during our stop at Lake Kawaguchi, a variety of beautiful flowers and a taste of the delicious, locally made blueberry ice cream made up for the obscured view. We also enjoyed the little fruits and veggie store there and bought fresh plums and tomatoes. Oshino village was charming but very much crowded that it felt like a busy market. Lunch at the ninja-themed village was delicious and filling. The place would probably be more enjoyable for families with young kids that need to get their wiggles out after having to sit still on the bus for some time. Mt Fuji 5th station was amazing! The clouds parted just as we got there and granted a view of the summit. You can get away from the crowds by avoiding the shops and hiking some distance up the Yoshida Trail and taking in the breathtaking views. The 4D experience was awesome and exciting! You really feel as though you are flying over Fuji-san and will appreciate the scenery even more. Disappointing that the schedule was too tight to allow a visit to the “La ville de Gaspard et Lisa” in the adjoining section of the park. Wouldn’t have minded paying extra and going home a little late for that. We do feel the various stops were a bit rushed and would've enjoyed a more leisurely pace to allow us to linger a bit longer at certain places. There is just enough time to take pictures and buy food, produce or souvenirs. Perhaps if the tour were to start earlier, then we would be able to unhurriedly digest the activities. Overall, the tour was excellent and well worth it! Would recommend it again, especially to families with kids. Quality of service is great and we are thankful for the experience. Would easily book another tour with Japan Panoramic.
Thank you for joining our tour and review.
We are happy to hear that you enjoyed our tour.
We will tell him your comment.
We will improve time schedule.
We hope you have a lot of memories in Japan.
Thank you again.
Best regard
Japan Panoramic Tours
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| Packages: | Review Rebate Special / Mt. Fuji Tour with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/19 |
Reviewed by: Jim/ Peggy Shiovitz
Enjoyed a delightful journey with our guide Marchiko. The itinerary, arrangements and transportation were just right. Marchiko gave us insights into the physical wonders of Japan, history lessons, and the beauty of Japanese culture. Would recommend it to all.
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| Packages: | Fuji Sightseeing Tour with Ekiben Box Lunch 2016 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/25 |
Reviewed by: Andy
It was raining and traffic was bad during our visit. We did not see Mt. Fuji and we had to skip the cable car ride. I think we should have skipped the 5th station so we could've taken the cable instead. Although the food was delicious, I had hoped the food they prepared for us was Japanese and not Western food. Make sure to check the weather before booking this trip.
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| Packages: | 【Until December】Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour Bullet Train Return with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/27 |
Reviewed by: ROHAYAH BINTI
The tour was awesome. It was very well organized and we manage to see and do many things within a day. I would say that the cost of the tour is very cheap considering that there are alot of activities within it. The food was splendid and the tour guide was very helpful. Just love it !
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| Posted on: | 2016/08/26 |
Reviewed by: sugar
It was difficult to make a reservation in advance. I had heard that there were many foreigners. Even when I tried to make a reservation directly, it was quite challenging, but I was able to easily book through this site. Additionally, there were many foreigners on the vehicle, and the meeting place felt like it could have been at the Eiffel Tower in Paris due to the number of foreigners. On the day of the experience, the weather was also favorable, and I had a great time.
事前に予約が困難なこと。外国人が多いことを聞いていました。直接予約をしても中々予約ができなかったのですがこのサイトからは簡単に予約ができました。また、車内は外国人が多く、集合場所はまるでパリのエッフェル塔での集合場所かな?と思わせるほど外国人が多かったです。当日は、天候にも恵まれ楽しい体験ができました。
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| Packages: | 東京スカイツリー®コース 9/30まで |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/06 |
Reviewed by: Mcc2016
Very much on time and tour guide was nice. Great experience and good experience
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| Packages: | 2016 Plan |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/19 |
Reviewed by: David
If you are a gambler go in summer as you have to be very lucky to see Mt Fuji because of mist and clouds. Our would not tell us how many days you could see Mt Fugi in summer she would not say but when one goes up the cable car the recorded message says you cannot see the mountain due to cloud! We were very lucky to see the peak for a few minutes from station 5. Our daughter went the week before and saw nothing. Best to go other times of year. Cable car ride was not very good as no view because of the cloud and the temple at the top was closed. Boat trip and lunch were both good. Advise catching train home as only 30-40 minutes compared to several hours that our daughter suffered on the coach because of bad traffic. Catching the bullet train was an experience in itself. Shima, our guide was good.
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| Posted on: | 2016/08/19 |
Reviewed by: Mjk
It was a great day's tour. Everyone was nice and friendly. It was an exciting adventure through the forest and cave.
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| Packages: | Mt. Fuji, Cave and Forest of Spirits Tour (Until Dec 2017) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/08 |
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The pleasure was all mine with such lovely kids on my van. I'm also glad that you parents did enjoy the meal. Thank god for this "Goen" that we had and hope to see you again, maybe in your country next time.