All Reviews for Sightseeing Tours

It was my first trekking experience as I turned 60. I got used to my trekking shoes and climbed Mount Daimonji, but I felt anxious. The guide appropriately guided me and the entire group while considering everyone's situation, allowing us to conquer both courses. Thank you very much! It was tough, but I am very satisfied. Next time, I want to lose a little more weight and improve my flexibility. I heard that a 92-year-old person completed it... I want to prepare well so I can enjoy it with my grandchild.

還暦を迎えて、ほぼ初めてのトレッキングでした。トレッキングシューズを慣らしたり、大文字山に登ってみたり…はしましたが不安でした。
ガイドさんが、私を含めメンバー全体の状況を見ながら適切に案内して下さったので両コースを制覇(?)出来ました。ありがとうございました❗
しんどかったですが、とても満足しています。次回は、もう少し体重を落として…柔軟性を高めておきたいと思います。
92歳の方が制覇されたとか…。孫と参加出来る様に、十分な準備をして楽しみたいと思います。

The weather was cloudy, so it wasn't too bright and I could see well. It was warm for November, and the breeze felt nice. The only downside was that the voices of the foreign visitors were loud, making it hard to hear the guide.

お天気がくもりだったのて、眩しくなく
良く見えました。
11月にしては暖かく風も気持ち良かったです。
残念だったのが、外国の方が声が大きく
ガイドさんの声が聞きづらかったことです。

The weather wasn't very good, which was disappointing, but it was an easy tour. I would like to try going in the summer next time. I want to choose a plan with a bit more activities next time.

天気があまり良くなく残念なところもあったが手軽なツアーでした。次回は夏に行ってみたい。次回はもう少しアクティビティーの高いプランを選んでみたい

The bus tour had a lot of explanations, and I was able to spend a fulfilling time, even if it was short. I intended to walk afterward, so I went from Midosuji to Namba, but I think it was better to listen to the explanations first.

バスツアーはいろいろ説明があり、短い間ですが充実した時間が過ごせました。
歩いてみるつもりでしたので、その後御堂筋を難波まで行きましたが、説明を聞いた後のほうが、よかったと思いました。

I participated in the conference in Osaka and decided to stay overnight to enjoy my trip to Osaka. The microphone guidance was too quiet; it could have been more enjoyable with a louder, more upbeat tempo and some humor. Since I came to experience Osaka, I think it would have been nice to use more Osaka dialect. The town I walked through during the day was very beautiful at night, and Midosuji was impressive. I think it might have been even prettier by bus. I would like to visit Osaka again. Thank you very much.

大阪で会議があり折角なので前泊して大坂の旅を楽しむために参加しました　マイクの案内が小さくてもっと大きくテンポ良く笑いなど交えながらだともっと楽しかったかも…大阪にふれあいに来たのでもっと大阪弁丸出してよいと思います　日中通った町を夜通ってみるととても素敵で御堂筋が感動でした　バスだともっと綺麗だったかもと思います　又大阪に行きたいと思います　ありがとうございました

The tour guide and driver are so nice and friendly, they made sure everyone had a great time. Not to mention the restaurant they took us for lunch has an epic My Fuji view!

I applied because Kyoto has heavy traffic and no parking. To be honest, it was a great decision. I want to participate again.

京都は渋滞が激しいのと駐車場がないので申し込みしました。はっきり言って大正解でした。
また参加したいです。

My first long trek was a challenge, but I was able to enjoy it while being healed by the beauty of the forest. Since it was my long-awaited trip to Yakushima, it was a very good experience.

However, it's unfortunate that the experience can vary greatly depending on the guide, so I have to give it a ☆-1. The guide on the first day seemed very friendly when I spoke to him on the phone, but once we started walking, he didn't pay much attention to those behind him. We only took a proper break to sit down twice on the way to Jomon Sugi (once quite early on and once for a restroom break). Other guides seemed to stop and explain various things, but we were just passed by.

He mentioned that we would take photos on the way back, so I thought the explanations would happen then, but in the end, we didn't take time for either. Despite some people lagging behind and looking tired, there was hardly any advice given, and instead of caring for us, it felt like we were being rushed. As a beginner in trekking, I was unsure of what to do since I had requested a guide.

The guide on the second day was completely different; he provided a lot of explanations about the plants and advice on how to walk, which gave me a great sense of security. He also took many photos for us.

Of course, it's natural for each guide to have their own characteristics, and there must be a pace to maintain for completing the trek, so I understand that to some extent. However, I would have appreciated at least some explanations while moving without stopping. Since we can't choose our guides, I won't mention any names, but after reading other people's experiences, it seems like many had similar experiences with the same guide, so I guess it's just a matter of luck when signing up.

長時間のトレッキングは初挑戦でしたが、森の美しさに癒されながら楽しんで戻ってくることができました。
念願の屋久島だったのでとても良い経験でした。

ただ、ガイドさんによって随分感じが変わってしまうのが残念なので☆－１です。
１日目の方はお電話で話した際はとても気さくな印象でしたが、
いざ歩き出すとあまり後ろを気にしてくれず、縄文杉までの片道でしっかり座って休んだのは２回（１回はかなり序盤、１回はトイレ休憩）のみ。ほかのガイドさんは立ち止まっていろいろ説明してくれているようでしたが、スルーでした。
写真も帰りに撮りますとおっしゃっていたので、説明も帰りながらなのかなと思いましたが、結局どちらも時間を取ることなく。
疲れて遅れ気味の人がいるにも関わらずアドバイスもほとんどなく、ケアをしてくれるどころか急かすような感じで、登山素人だからガイドさんをお願いしているのにちょっとどうしていいかわからなかったです。
２日目のガイドさんは全く違って、植物の説明や歩き方のアドバイスなど沢山いただきましたし、遅れ気味の人をガイドさんのすぐ後ろにするなど非常に安心感がありました。写真も沢山撮ってくださいました。

もちろんガイドさんにそれぞれ特徴があるのは当然でしょうし、踏破するためのペース配分というものがあるのでしょうから仕方ないとは思いますが、せめて止まらずに進む説明などは欲しかったです。ガイドさんを選べないのでお名前は伏せますが、他の方の体験談も拝読すると同じ方なんだろうなーというのがいくつもありましたので、その辺りは運だと思って申し込むしかないんでしょう。

5 stops one day, busy but we could only spare 1 day for Kyoto, so this was just what I wanted.
Late November was a great season for autumn leaves.
Our tour guide Sami, was just as nice as the way we wanted. Not too much nor too less explanation about Kyoto. Just comfortable to listen to.
I had a very nice day in Kyoto with Sami.

I participated with three friends from university. The weather was great both days, making it perfect for trekking.

On the first day’s trek to Jomon Sugi, after passing the long trolley path, I unfortunately cramped my left leg during the steep ascent, and I wondered if I would make it to Jomon Sugi. However, the guide provided me with a herbal remedy that is good for cramps, and somehow I managed to reach Jomon Sugi and return within the time limit! I am truly grateful. Also, the instant miso soup during lunch was warm and soothing for my tired body from the hike.

I really felt it was a good decision to join a guided tour. On the second day at Taiko Rock, I wondered if I could go due to the fatigue from the previous day, but after a good night’s sleep, I felt much better. It was certainly challenging, but I managed to complete the itinerary. I’m really glad I participated!

大学時代の友人達と３人で参加しました。
２日間とも非常にいい天気で、トレッキングには絶好の日和でした。
1日目の縄文杉トレッキングでは、長かったトロッコ道を過ぎ、キツイ登りに
なったところで、不覚にも左足がつってしまい、縄文杉までたどり着けるか？と思った局面があったのですが、ガイドさんが足がつったときに飲むといい漢方薬をくださり、なんとか縄文杉までたどり着くことができ、時間内に戻ってくることができました！感謝しかありません。また、昼食時のインスタントですが、お味噌汁があったかくて登山で疲れた身体には癒しになりました。
ガイドありのツアーに申し込んで本当に良かったと思いました。
2日目の太鼓岩は前日の疲労から行けるか？と思ったのですが、一晩じっくり寝たら大分疲労も回復し、もちろんしんどくはありましたが、なんとか行程をこなせました。参加して本当に良かったです！

In the morning, we toured around Yakushima and visited various sightseeing spots, and in the afternoon, we went to Yakusugi Land to see the Jomon cedar. I recommend it for those who cannot drive, as it allows for efficient sightseeing. For lunch, we enjoyed fried flying fish and ponkan juice, which was delicious. The sea at Inakahama, a turtle nesting site, was very beautiful.

午前中に屋久島一周し観光地を回った後、午後からヤクスギランド、紀元杉の見学です。車を運転できない方には効率よく観光地を見ることができるのでオススメです。昼食はトビウオの唐揚げ、ポンカンジュースもついていて、美味しくいただきました。ウミガメの産卵地、いなか浜の海はとても美しかったです。

I had heard that the weather in the mountains is different from that at the base, but it was clear all day! This year, since there were no typhoons, the autumn leaves were stunning, and the view from Taiko Rock was absolutely fantastic. It was worth the effort to climb up. I was very satisfied with all the photos the guide took for us.

山の天候はふもととは違うと聞いていましたが、この日は1日快晴！今年は台風が来なかったため紅葉もバッチリということで太鼓岩からの眺めがとっても良かったです。苦労して登ってきたかいがありました。ガイドさんに沢山写真もとってもらって大満足でした。

Once you ride a rickshaw, you'll want to ride it again. The person pulling the rickshaw is very good at explaining things and also skilled at taking photos. I had a great time in Otaru as well.

人力車は一度乗ったら、また乗りたくなります。
引く人が説明がとても上手で、写真の撮り方も上手なんです。
小樽でもとっても楽しく過ごすことができました。

It was great for me, as someone who can't drive, to be able to efficiently visit tourist spots. I arrived at Sefa Utaki first thing in the morning, so there were few people, and I could take my time to look around. I was also able to cross the Nirai Kanai Bridge, and on the way back to the parking lot, I could take pictures of the bridge and the sea. The weather was nice that day, so the view was excellent.

車を運転できない私にとっては観光地を効率的に回ることができ良かったです。斎場御嶽には朝一番に着いたので人も少なくゆっくり見ることができました。ニライカナイ橋も渡ることができ、駐車場に戻る途中で橋と海の写真も撮れます。この日は天気が良かったので見張らしも良かったです。

It was very good. The guide and the driver were kind and it was fun. The snowy scenery was amazing.

There was one disappointing thing: lunch. First, the restaurant was cold. The rice was cold. The chawanmushi was also cold in a container without a lid. There was a chicken hot pot, but the meat was very large and I wondered if it was cooked through. The slices of carrot in the pot remained hard until the fire went out. The time for cooking with the fire starter was limited, yet it wasn't pre-cooked... Honestly, I was disappointed. The restaurant was cold, and although there were small cakes, there were no warm drinks... I might have needed to ask for them, but we left the restaurant early and had extra time afterward. I was really looking forward to lunch in Hokkaido, so it was disappointing. The taste was good, though... My friend who went with me said the same thing.

But other than that, it was really good. I'm grateful to the fun guide and driver. If it were the same guide and driver again, I would like to request them again. Thank you! Please keep up the good work.

とても良かったです。
ガイドさんも運転手さんも親切で楽しかった。
雪景色最高でした。

残念なことがひとつ
昼食です。まずレストランが寒い。ごはんが冷めている。
茶碗蒸しも蓋のないままの容器で冷めている。
鶏のなべもついていたのですが肉がとても大きく火が通っているのか？
ニンジンのスライスも鍋に入っていたのですが結局　火が消える最後まで
硬いままでした。着火剤で煮える時間は限られているのに下茹でもしていない・・正直ガッカリでした。レストランも寒いし小さいケーキがあるのに
温かい飲み物もない・・こちらからお願いすればよかったのかもですが
早々にレストランを出て後は時間が余りました。
昼食は北海道だしとっても楽しみにしていたのに残念です。味は美味しかったから・・・。
一緒に行ったお友達も同じこと言ってました。

でもそれ以外はほんとによかったです。
楽しいガイドさんと運転手さんに感謝です。
今回のガイドさんと運転手さんだったらまたお願いしたいです。
ありがとうございました！お仕事がんばって下さいね。

The course takes you through two beautiful natural spots, Seifa Utaki and the Valley of Gankara, which are very characteristic of Okinawa. The sightseeing bus was full, indicating it was a popular tour.

Especially in the Valley of Gankara, the local guide was wonderful, providing clear explanations about the names of trees and insects, history, and various other details, making it very enjoyable. We walked through the valley for a solid 80 minutes and were able to see excavation sites. We even encountered owls in the forest.

Sneakers are a must!!

せーふぁうたきとガンカラーの谷、二箇所の大自然を回るコースで、非常に沖縄らしいスポットでした。観光バスで、満員。人気のツアーのようでした。

特にガンカラーの谷は、現地のガイドさんが素晴らしく、木や虫の名前、歴史やもろもろの解説が非常にわかりやすく、楽しかったです。80分間、がっつり谷を歩きます。発掘跡もみることができました。森のフクロウにも出会えました。

スニーカー、必須です！！

We booked an 8h tour for the 16. November and were very happy with it.

Thanks to the car, we could explore much more sites than otherwise possible when using public transportation or walking. Our guide was very knowledgeable and adjusted the tour to our preferences. We recommend!

We came to Yakushima for a 3-night, 4-day trip with 7 members who had previously gone mountain climbing together. The group consists of members in their 50s, 60s, 70s, and the eldest is 79 years old. There was a strong desire among the members to visit Yakushima for the last time in their lives, which led to the planning of this tour. With both first-timers and those who had visited 2 or 3 times, we struggled to decide on a destination and ended up signing up for a one-day island tour of Yakushima.

We were surprised when the guide came to pick us up at the guesthouse. A foreign guide in Japan?? However, they provided attentive service and offered fascinating explanations about the mangrove trees that grow in seawater, the rare species, the beach where sea turtles lay their eggs, and we walked through the woods in light rain to see the thousand-year-old cedar at Shiratani Unsuikyo, where we had lunch. The Yakushima macaques, which are not afraid of humans, and the slightly smaller Yakushima deer were also introduced to us. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their first experience in Yakushima. Finally, we soaked in the ocean hot spring, creating wonderful memories.

私たちは以前に山登りをやっていたメンバー7名3泊4日で屋久島へ来ました。
79歳を筆頭に、70代・60代・50代のメンバーです。メンバーの中からどうしても人生最後に屋久島に行きたいと言う声が上がり企画したツアーでした。初めての方、2・3回目の方の参加で行く場所に悩み屋久島の1日島内観光ツアー
に申し込みました。最初民宿に迎えに来られたガイドさんに驚きました。日本で外人のガイドさん？？とでも細やかな対応で、興味深い説明、海水で育つマングローブの樹と珍しい種、ウミガメが産卵する浜、小雨の中、木々の中を歩いて千年杉まで行き昼食を食べた白谷雲水峡、人間を怖がらない屋久さる、少し小さい屋久鹿、説明を交えて案内して下さいました。みんなが初めての屋久島を堪能しました。最後に海中温泉に入り、とてもいい思い出が出来ました。

Since it was my first time in Okinawa with my mother, we were a bit anxious about renting a car, so we signed up for a bus tour that allowed us to visit various places. It was great to be able to see so many key spots. The Churaumi Aquarium had plenty of time allocated, but it was so full of highlights that it felt insufficient. I was really happy that the bus driver raised the sunshade for us at photo spots while driving.

母と初めての沖縄でレンタカーは不安があったので色々回れるバスツアーに申し込みました。要所を色々回れてよかったです。美ら海水族館は時間もたっぷりとっていましたが見どころ満載で足りないくらいでした。バスの運転手さんが走りながらの写真スポットを走行中に日除けを上げてくれて嬉しかったです。

The weather was favorable, and the views from a perspective that you can't experience in everyday life were amazing. The content provided by the guide was also very interesting, allowing us to enjoy a condensed sightseeing experience that we couldn't have done on our own in such a short time.

天候にも恵まれて、日常味わえない視点からの景色は最高でした。
またガイドさんが案内される内容も興味深いものばかりで、短時間にギュッと観光できて自分達だけではできない観光でした。

There was a lot to see, so especially regarding the Churaumi Aquarium, I felt I would have liked a bit more time if I wanted to see the dolphin show. However, I was still able to see everything I wanted, and I was very satisfied! The guide was also very nice, and I enjoyed myself during the bus ride as well.

かなり盛り沢山な内容なので、特に美ら海水族館に関してはイルカショーを見たりするのであれば、もう少し時間が欲しいとも思いましたが、それでも見たいと思ってたところは見れましたし、大満足です！
ガイドさんも、とてもいい方で、バスの移動中もら楽しめました♪

The glass-bottom boat experience at Kabira Bay was wonderful, with beautiful coral and fish. Above all, the blue of the ocean was stunning, and I wanted to keep looking at it forever. The bus guide was full of humor and even sang along with the sanshin, which made it enjoyable. I definitely want to visit Ishigaki Island again.

川平湾でのグラスボートで見た海の中は、綺麗な珊瑚と魚でとても素敵でした。
何より、海の青さがステキでずっと見ていたいと思いました。
バスガイドさんの説明がユーモアたっぷりで三線に合わせて歌まで披露してくださり楽しかったです。
また石垣島に行きたいと思いました。

Our guide (Lanny) was very helpful to give us specific detail and great advice during the tour. We had the opportunity to see those beautiful temple and shrine with beautiful weather. All time were respected. Great experience overall, definitly recommend! Beautiful Kiyomizo dera temple, great neighborhood and an original japan style Starbucks:)
Golden temple at the end is awsome.

Nothing was interesting. If I can only see things like coconut crabs in the summer, I would have liked to be informed in advance. Although it says in the photos and experiences that they can be seen, if they can only be seen in the summer, I want to be told. It felt like a waste of money.

何も面白くなかった。ヤシガニ等、夏しか見れないなら事前に教えてほしい。写真や体験談的には見れたとあるが、夏じゃないと見れないなら教えて欲しい。お金がもったいない感じだった。

It was a satisfying one-day bus tour. The guide was kind and the explanations were easy to understand. The lunch was delicious! I'm really glad I participated! Thank you very much. For those worried about restrooms, there was absolutely no problem.

満足な1日バスツアーでした。
ガイドさんも親切で説明も分かりやすかったです。
昼食も美味しかった！
参加して本当に良かったです！
ありがとうございました。
トイレが心配な方。全然、問題ありません。

Amazing experience enjoyed everything about the day and the host was super lovely and very informative highly recommend

I thought it would be a tough day since it was a tour of Mishima, but I was able to enjoy it leisurely! Even though it was just one day, it turned out to be a meaningful day with so much to see.

三島巡りだったのでハードだと思いましたがゆったりと満喫できました！一日でありますがこれだけ回れ有意義な日になりました。

The weather was great on the day of the trip, making it a wonderful journey. The shuttle service was shared with other groups, but the staff was efficient, and I had no complaints. The tour started and ended in Ishigaki Island, visiting Iriomote Island, Yufu Island, and Taketomi Island, and it had a well-organized schedule that allowed us to fully enjoy the islands. If I had gone on my own, I wouldn't have been able to cover so much in one day. I look forward to using Veltra again for my next enjoyable trip.

当日は天気が良く素晴らしい旅になりました。
送迎はほかの団体客と同乗でしたが担当者さんはキビキビしていて別段不満はなかったです。
石垣島発着で西表島、由布島、竹富島を周遊するツアーでしたが、ツアーならではの無駄のないスケジュールで離島を満喫しました。
個人で行ったらこんなに効率的に回れず１日で周るのは無理でした。
また次回もベルトラを利用して楽しい旅をしたいと思います。

It was a good experience for us visiting Mount Fuji and Hakone. The weather was perfect and we could see Mount Fuji clearly. We started at 7.45 from our hotel but left at only 9.15 from Hamamoutchi bus terminal. A lot of time was spent in picking up guests from each location. By the time we left we faced a lot of traffic. We didn't get enough time at each stop with about 45mins at 5th station, 15 mins cruise and about 30 mins at the Ropeway. So for a total of 90 mins of actual sightseeing we spent about 8.5 hours in bus (including an hour for lunch). Hence I think time management could have been better with only 1 pickup location at leaving Tokyo at 8 to avoid traffic. Hamamoutchi should be completely avoided.

Apart from this, the tour was good. The bus was comfortable. The guide spoke English well and provided a lot of information. There were 2 options for lunch, vegetarian and chicken. The lunch was good and the staff at the restaurant was very friendly. Overall it was a good experience but they could have managed the time better.

Our resort hotel was on the northern side, quite inaccessible and we did not rent a car as well.

This tour enabled us to see (and taste) the best of Okinawa within just a day. As an added bonus, it was a great experience that started and ended punctually. Our guide was great and helped get the tour bus to drop us right at our hotel.

Highly recommend this to future participants!