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Driver Yoshida and tour guide Noda were amazing! Their explanations at each point were easy to understand. Thank you very much.
I definitely want to use your services again when I come to Kanazawa.
運転手の吉田さんさん、添乗員の野田さん、最高でした!ポイント、ポイントでの説明、わかりやすかったです
どうもありがとうございました。
また、金沢へ来た時、是非、利用したいとおもいます。
Dear Chibi,
Thank you for participating in our tour the other day. The weather was quite busy that day, with rain, clouds, and sunshine. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the tour, as reflected in your experience. Also, thank you for the highest rating. When I spoke with our driver, Yoshida, he was very encouraged and happy to hear your feedback.
If you come to Kanazawa again, please consider using our services once more.
Sincerely,
The Tour Guide
ちび様
先日は、弊社ツアーにご参加いただきありがとうございました。この日は、雨ー曇りー晴れ、と忙しい天気でしたね。体験談を読ませていただき、この日のツアーを楽しまれたようで私たちも大変うれしく思います。また、最高点の評価をいただきありがとうございました。運転手の吉田に話をしましたら、とても励みになりましたと喜んでいました。
金沢に来られましたら、またぜひご利用くださいませ。
当日の添乗員
I chose this tour because it included visits to the rarely visited Ama-no-Iwato Shrine and Ama-no-Yasugawara Shrine. Since it was primarily a Chinese-speaking tour, I was a bit worried at first, but the guide was fluent in Chinese, English, and Japanese, so I didn't feel any inconvenience at all. The other tour participants were also very well-mannered, making the bus ride quite pleasant. Takachiho Shrine, Takachiho Gorge, Ama-no-Iwato Shrine, and Ama-no-Yasugawara Shrine were all mystical and wonderful places. The Miyazaki beef lunch was delicious, and it was a very satisfying day.
他のツアーではなかなか行かない天岩戸神社と天安河原宮の見学がついていたので選びました。
中国語がメインのツアーだったので最初は少し心配でしたが、ガイドさんは中国語、英語、日本語が堪能で全く不自由を感じることはありませんでした。
ツアー客の皆さんもとても行儀の良い方ばかりで、バスの中でも気持ちよく過ごせました。
高千穂神社、高千穂峡、天岩戸神社、天安河原宮、全て神秘的で素晴らしい場所でした。宮崎牛のランチも美味しく、大満足の一日でした。
I learned about a bus tour to Takachiho Gorge, which I had wanted to visit since my live performance in Hakata, and I participated the day after the concert. I knew it was mainly for Chinese tourists, so I was able to accept that. I was seated in the second row, and after explaining in Chinese, the guide kindly re-explained in Japanese just for me. I felt a bit guilty for their kindness. However, when they started explaining to the Chinese guests, they would talk for many minutes, and I became concerned that the guide was overworked. The Chinese guests were all very well-mannered and quiet, which impressed me. Takachiho Gorge was just as beautiful as I had seen in photos, and I was moved by its beauty. However, it was the hottest time of the year (reportedly the hottest of the season), and the time spent walking outside was during the peak heat, making me feel like I might suffer from heatstroke. It's essential to be fully equipped during the hot season, but that also means carrying more luggage, which can be tough. I think it's better to choose the season when you go.
ライブで訪れた博多からいつか行きたいと思っていた高千穂峡へバスツアーがあると知りライブの翌日に参加しました。
中国人メインと知っていたのでそこは割り切れました。
2列目に座らせて頂き中国語で説明した後丁寧に私に日本語で説明し直してくれます。親切過ぎて申し訳ない程でした。ただ中国の方に説明し出すと何十分も話すのでガイドさんオーバーワークが心配になりました。
中国のお客さんは皆マナーも良く静かで感心しました。
高千穂峡は写真で見たままとても綺麗で感動しました。
ただ真夏の暑い時期(今季一番の暑さとの事)で
外を歩く時間も一番暑い時間帯なので熱中症になりそうでした。
暑い時期は完全装備必須ですがその分荷物が増えて大変です。
行く季節はを選んだ方が良いと思います。
I had wanted to visit Shirakawa-go, but I had almost given up because it was difficult to get there on my own (since I don't have a car). However, I found out that I could take a bus from Kanazawa, and it only takes about an hour and a half, so I immediately signed up. Since there were only seven tour participants, the bus was almost free seating (it was assigned seating, but I could move to any seat I liked). The guide provided various explanations and also shared highlights and recommended spots in Shirakawa-go. The lunch was delicious as well. It was truly a great tour. Thank you very much.
白川郷は行ってみたいと思ってたのですが、場所が、個人では行きにくく(車が無いため)半ば諦めてました。
でも金沢からバスで、しかも1時間半位で行けると知り即申し込みました。
ツアー客も7名しかいなかったため、バスはほぼ自由席(指定席だったけど好きな席に移動オッケー)
ガイドさんも色々説明してくださり、白川郷での見どころ、オススメ場所も教えてくれました。
昼食も美味しかったです。
本当に良いツアーでした。
ありがとうございました。
Dear Dumbo,
Thank you for your kind words about your first bus tour. Shirakawa-go is indeed close when traveling by expressway from Kanazawa. It was quite rare to have such a small number of participants for a weekend, which I believe made for a more relaxed atmosphere on the bus. With over two and a half hours of stay, there was ample time for exploration. I'm also glad to hear that you enjoyed the meal.
Thank you once again for joining us. We appreciate your participation in our tour.
Sincerely,
White Ring Co., Ltd.
ダンボ様
初めてのバスツアー、喜んでいただきありがとうございました。
白川郷は金沢から高速道路で行けば近いですね。この日は週末にしては珍しく参加人数は極端に少なく、車内もゆったりした気分だったと思いますね。滞在時間も2時間半以上あり、散策時間にも余裕があったと思います。お食事も喜んでいただき嬉しく思います。
こちらこそ、ご参加いただきありがとうございました。
改めまして、弊社ツアーにご参加いただきありがとうございました。
株式会社ホワイトリング
The Rainbow Bridge course was impressive, but it was a bit fast and scary, so I preferred this one because it was slower, and the announcements were easier to hear.
レインボーブリッジコースも迫力があって良かったですが、ちょっとスピードも早くて怖かったので、こちらの方がゆっくり,アナウンスもよく聞こえて好みでした。
I participated in a tour guided by a Chinese guide in English for the first time. The participants were more cooperative than I expected, and we were able to enjoy the trip smoothly without significant delays in departure or meeting times throughout the day. Although the participants were from different countries, everyone’s smiles left a strong impression. I truly think it was a comfortable tour.
As for the negative points, if the tour title is "Fifth Station of Mount Fuji" or "Mount Fuji Heritage Center," I personally think that if "Fifth Station of Mount Fuji" is written first, it should be the first destination we visit. I was particularly looking forward to going to the Fifth Station with my husband.
There were some traffic conditions, but on the day I participated, I felt like it would be manageable.
I have no other complaints. Thank you for a truly enjoyable day of travel.
初めて中国人のガイドさんが英語で案内されるツアーに参加しました。思った以上参加者の方々も協力的で出発時間、集合時間、一日中大きなディレイもなく、スムーズに旅行を楽しめることが出来ました。参加者は国々が違うようですが、みなさんの笑顔が印象でした。本当に快適なツアーだと思います。
マイナスなポイントでは、ツアーのタイトルは富士山五合目or富士山遺産センターでしたら、個人的で富士山五合目が前に書かれるとしたら、富士山五合目が先に行くべきかなと思います。また主人と共に五合目に行けるのが何より楽しみにしていました。
道路の混み合い状況はありますが、参加した日はなんとなく、実行できるような気がします。
他に不満はありません。本当に一日楽しい旅行ができて、ありがとうございます。
We used this service with six family members, including grandparents. Although we are Japanese, we live abroad, so we chose this tour to give our children the experience of Japanese scenery and a guided tour. Thanks to the guide's accurate sightseeing information, we were able to enjoy it very comfortably. We are extremely satisfied.
家族祖父母と6名で利用しました。
日本人なのですが海外在住のため子供達に日本の風景と添乗員さんのいるツアーを経験させてあげたかったという理由でこちらを選びました。
ガイドさんの的確な観光案内のもと大変ゆったりと楽しむことができました。大満足です。
Dear AKI,
Thank you for participating in our tour the other day.
I hope you and your child had a wonderful experience exploring the World Heritage site of Shirakawa-go, which embodies Japan's original landscapes. We are delighted to hear that it was a "great satisfaction" for you.
Sincerely,
White Ring Co., Ltd.
AKI様
先日は、弊社ツアーにご参加いただきありがとうございました。
日本の原風景のある世界遺産白川郷を散策され、お子さまも良い体験されたことと思います。ご家族皆さまの思い出の旅になられたら幸いです、
「大満足」と伺い大変うれしく思います。
株式会社ホワイトリング
The guide was kind, and the lunch was delicious, but the time we had in Shirakawa-go was short, so we couldn't see everything. It was also disappointing that some places in Gokayama were closed on the day we visited.
ガイドさんも親切でお昼も美味しかったのですが
白川郷での滞在時間が短くて全部見切れなかったのと
五箇山は休館日と重なるところがあり残念でした
Dear Sachiko,
Thank you for participating in our tour the other day. Shirakawa-go is indeed a fascinating World Heritage site. Our tour is designed for a duration of two hours, but if you wish to explore every corner, half a day would certainly be necessary. You are absolutely right.
However, I have heard that most tours from other companies last only one hour to a maximum of two hours, so I believe that a two-hour stay is not short for a tour. The tour you participated in is a day trip of about eight hours, including meal time, for "Two World Heritage Villages," and considering the scale of the villages, we naturally aim to maximize the time spent in Shirakawa-go. I hope you can understand this point.
It seems that the Gokayama Ainokura Gassho-style Exhibition Hall "Yusuke" was closed on Tuesdays, which coincided with the day you participated. "Yusuke" is the only one with a regular holiday, while the other facilities, "Ainokura Folklore Museum" and "Ainokura Traditional Industry Hall," are open year-round. I can understand your disappointment after going all the way there.
We have a weekend-only Shirakawa-go course that allows for a minimum of 2 hours and 30 minutes for exploration, excluding meals. If it suits your schedule, how about considering this course? I sincerely hope you will think about it.
We are very grateful that you were satisfied with our staff and meals. Thank you also for your honest feedback.
White Ring Co., Ltd.
幸子様
先日は弊社ツアーにご参加いただきありがとうございました。
白川郷はとても魅力的な世界遺産ですね。弊社のツアーは2時間はお取りしていますが、隅々まで散策されると半日は必要ですね。おっしゃる通りです。
ただ、他社のツアーは殆ど1時間から長くて2時間と伺っていますので、2時間の滞在は決してツアーとしては短くはないと思います。
ご参加いただいたツアーは、「二つの世界遺産集落」で合わせてお食事時間も含め、約8時間の日帰りツアーのため集落の規模を考えると当然白川郷での滞在時間を出来る限り長くお取りしています。この点をご理解いただければ幸いです。
五箇山・相倉集落の合掌造り展示館「勇助」は、火曜日が定休日でご参加された日と重なってようですね。定休日があるのは「勇助」だけで、他の「相倉民俗館」、「相倉伝統産業館」は年中無休なのですが、せっかく行かれたのに非常に残念なお気持ちは察します。
お食事以外で散策に最低2時間30分を設けた週末限定の白川郷コースがございます。幸子さまのご都合が良ければ、このコースはいかがでしょうか?ぜひご検討いただければと願っています。
スタッフやお食事にご満足いただき大変感謝しています。また、実直なご意見いただきありがとうございました。
株式会社ホワイトリング
The main language was Chinese, but the explanations in Japanese were also easy to understand, and I was able to enjoy the trip all day thanks to the various considerations made. The descriptions of the places visited and the gourmet information were detailed and served as a great reference for exploring each area. Unfortunately, it was rainy, so the visibility on the ropeway was poor, which was disappointing, but I was able to enjoy unique experiences typical of hot spring areas, such as the Kamado Hell, onsen eggs, and foot baths.
メインは中国語ですが日本語での解説も分かりやすく、色々気を配って頂き終日旅行を楽しむ事ができました。
訪問先の説明やグルメ情報等も詳しく、各地を散策する上での参考になりました。
あいにくの雨だったのでロープウェイは視界が悪かったのは残念でしたが、かまど地獄や温泉たまご、足湯など温泉地ならではの体験を楽しめました。
We participated as a couple. Everyone else was foreign, and the guide was also a foreigner who could speak a little Chinese, English, Japanese, and Korean. The guide explained about Takachiho and shared some stories in Chinese and English. At the beginning, the guide informed us that since there were no other Japanese people besides us, the explanations would be in English. However, they went out of their way to come and explain in Japanese just for us! We were really happy about that.
On that day, the bus driver was a woman, and she was very pleasant as well. Both the guide and the driver were kind! I was scared to drive in an unfamiliar place, so I joined the bus tour. Before participating, I was a bit anxious because I heard there would be many foreigners on the tour, but I’m really glad I joined. I thoroughly enjoyed it. If I have the opportunity, I would like to participate again. Thank you very much!
夫婦で参加しました。
私たち以外は外国人の方でした。
ガイドさんも外国人の方でしたが、中国語、英語、日本語
、韓国語も少しお話し出来る方でした。高千穂の説明、小話など中国語英語と説明してくれて、日本人今日は私たち以外居ないという事で、英語の説明になりますと初めにガイドさんに伝えられていましたが、わざわざ、私たち夫婦の為に日本語で説明に来てくれました!本当に嬉しかったです。
その日はバスの運転手さんは女性の方でその方もとても感じの良い方でした。
ガイドさんも運転手さんも親切でした!
知らない土地で運転するのは怖いのでバスツアーに参加させて頂きましたが、参加する前は外国人が多いツアーとあったので不安もありましたが、参加してとても良かったです。満喫楽しめました。また、機会があれば参加したいと思います。ありがとうございました!!
I came to Kanazawa from Hiroshima, and since I was already here, I wanted to go to Shirakawa-go! That's why I joined the tour. Since it was a tour with a set itinerary, as long as I kept an eye on the meeting times, I could relax and enjoy myself knowing they would take care of everything else.
One of the fun aspects of the tour is having a tour guide. On the day I participated, there were only six of us, including me, and four of them were from overseas. The tour guide was fluent in English and shared interesting local knowledge, as well as detailed and enjoyable recommendations for spots and ways to explore Shirakawa-go and Takayama. Both the Japanese participants and the international guests were well taken care of with thoughtful explanations.
Thank you to the tour guide and the bus driver for the long hours; I had an amazing time even as a solo participant! I honestly wanted to see more because the local area was so much fun! I heard that many repeat visitors feel the same way (laughs). I would love to join again on my next trip.
広島から金沢旅行に来たので、せっかくだから白川郷まで行きたい!と思い参加しました。
ツアーなので、工程が組まれているため、集合時間さえ気にしていれば あとは連れて行ってくれて連れて帰ってくれて 安心して楽しめました。
ツアーならではの楽しいところは、添乗員さんがついていることです。私の参加日は私を入れて全部で6名しかおらず、うち4名は海外の方でした。添乗員さんは英語もペラペラで、現地ならではの豆知識や白川郷、高山でのオススメスポットやめぐり方を細かく楽しく教えてくれて、日本人の私も海外の方も取りこぼさずに丁寧にお話くださいました。
添乗員さんもバスの運転手さんも長時間ありがとうございました、1人での参加でも最高に楽しかったです!
現地が楽しすぎて正直もっと見たい!時間足りない!と思いましたが(笑)同じ気持ちでのリピーターさんも多いとのことです(笑)
また旅行に行く際は参加したいです。
Dear Aqua,
Thank you for participating in our tour the other day.
As you mentioned, one of the great aspects of the tour is that the round-trip itinerary and meal times are predetermined, allowing you the freedom to enjoy your time as long as you adhere to the scheduled times. Our tour guide provides recommendations and highlights of the local attractions to ensure that participants have a great experience. There are occasionally some misses, but...
I am very pleased to hear that you enjoyed this tour. Thank you once again.
We hope to see you again soon.
Sincerely,
The Tour Guide
アクア様
先日は弊社ツアーにご参加いただきありがとうございました。
ツアーの良い点はおっしゃる通り、往復の行程や時間(お食事)などがあらかじめ決められているので、案内された時間を守っていただくだけで自由ですね。添乗員は参加された方々が楽しんでいただけるよう、現地の見どころやお薦めなどをご提供しています。たまにハズレもありますが、、、
今回のツアーを楽しまれたと伺い大変うれしく思います。ありがとうございました。
ぜひ、またご参加くださいませ。
当日の添乗員
I participated in a tour that went from Fukuoka to Dazaifu, Yufuin, and Beppu♨️
We were blessed with great weather, and we were the only Japanese people on the tour, which made it feel exotic and interesting♪
The guide and the driver, as well as the other tour participants, were punctual and everything went smoothly.
From the morning gathering, everything was perfect. We were the last ones to board, haha.
In Dazaifu, I had a Dazaifu Burger.
In Yufuin, I enjoyed duck soba.
And at the sake shop, I tasted some delicious local sake✨
I was moved by the beautiful view of Mount Yufu✨
It was a really fun day^ ^
福岡から太宰府、湯布院〜別府と回るツアーに参加♨️
お天気の良さにも恵まれ日本人は私達だけ、異国情緒を感じるツアーで面白かったです♪
ガイドさん、運転手さんも、そして他のツアーの方も時間厳守でスムーズでした。
朝の集合からバッチリでした。私たちが最後に乗り込む笑
太宰府では太宰府バーガーを
由布院では鴨そばを〜
そして角打やさんで美味しい地酒を〜✨
由布岳の綺麗な姿に感動✨
とっても楽しい1日でした^ ^
Out of about six participants, around four were guests from abroad. The guide was kind and not only recommended places at the destination but also kept the bus talks brief, allowing us to relax. Lunch was at a dining hall in a traditional house in Shirakawa-go. It was delicious. Gokayama is highly recommended!
6組ぐらいの参加者のうち、4組ぐらいが外国からのお客さまでした。ガイドさんは親切で、目的地のおすすめの場所も教えてくれたし、バスの中のお話しもずっとではなく、落ち着いて過ごせました。昼食は白川郷の民家の食堂でした。おいしかったです。五箇山はおすすめです!
Dear Traveler,
Thank you very much for participating in our tour the other day. We are very grateful that you were satisfied with the tour. Also, thank you for your kind words about our staff. I have conveyed your compliments to the person in charge that day, and they were very pleased. We sincerely appreciate your recommendation of this tour.
White Ring Co., Ltd.
旅行者様
先日は弊社ツアーにご参加いただきありがとうございました。
このツアーにご満足いただき大変ありがたく思います。また、スタッフへのお褒めもいただきありがとうございます。当日の担当者にお伝えしました。本人はとても喜んでいました。このツアーへのご推薦いただき重ねてお礼申し上げます。
株式会社ホワイトリング
I participated in a Beltora tour for the first time.
I understood it was aimed at foreigners, but it turned out to be just my husband and me among all the foreign participants.
Although I was anxious about the language barrier, the guide was fluent in Japanese and provided detailed explanations of the schedule and sightseeing spots, which eased my worries.
The driver was friendly and drove safely, allowing us to complete the tour without any issues.
The foreign participants also followed good manners and had a great time.
If the opportunity arises, I would like to join another Beltora tour.
初めてベルトラのツアーに参加させて頂きました。
外国人向けとは理解しておりましたが、私達夫婦1組だけで外国人の方ばかりでした。
言葉の不安を抱えながらのツアーでしたが、ガイドさんは日本語も上手で、きめ細かくスケジュールや観光地の説明も分かり易くて、不安は無くなりました。
運転手さんも気さくで安全運転でツアーを無事に終了することが出来ました。
外国人の方々もマナーを守り楽しく過ごすことが出来ました。
機会があればまたベルトラのツアーに参加したいと思います。
I booked a bus tour to Takachiho Gorge. I was the only Japanese person, and the others were from different countries.
Since I was traveling alone, I had no problem with the nationalities of my companions, but I think families and groups of friends who came from far away might feel confused.
Above all, I was concerned about the overwork of our kind guide who followed me.
It seemed very challenging for them to manage a diverse group of people alone. Perhaps because they had to explain the same thing multiple times in different languages, their voice was quite hoarse.
I often felt sorry for making them work hard, but thanks to the guide, it was truly a wonderful trip.
I think active individuals or those with knowledge of the area will enjoy it without any issues, but others might want to think it over.
I can't emphasize enough how amazing the guide was! They were the best guide I've ever had on a bus tour! I would book again just to meet them again.
Thank you very much!
高千穂峡へのバスツアーを
予約しました。
私1人だけ日本人で、
他は他国の方々だったそうです。
そもそも1人旅だったので、
同行の方々がどこの国の方でも
私はまったく問題ないのですが
遠方から初めて来た家族、
友人同士の旅行の方は戸惑うと思います。
なにより私をフォローしてくれた
親切なガイドさんの
オーバーワークが気になります。
1人で多国籍な人間たちをまとめるのが
見ていてとても大変そうでした。
いろんな言語で同じ説明を何度もした為か
声がかなり枯れていて、
私も気を使わせて申し訳ないなと
思う事が多々ありましたが、
ガイドさんのおかげで
本当にとても良い旅でした。
アクティブな方や場所の知識がある人は
問題無く楽しめると思いますが、
そうではない方は一考したほうが
よろしいかと思います。
何度も言いますがガイドさんは
最高でした!
いままでのバスツアーのガイドさんで
1番素敵な方です!
またお会いする為だけに
予約したいぐらいです◎
本当にありがとうございました。
The tour's flag had a noticeable color scheme, making it easy to spot the guide. The guide led the tour in Chinese (main), English, and Japanese.
There were some changes to the itinerary due to weather and local conditions, but that’s part of the travel experience. The driver worked in coordination with the guide to provide the entire itinerary without reducing our time at each stop. The notification about changes to the visit locations before departure also contributed to a sense of reassurance with the organizing company.
It was pouring rain on the Yufutsu Highway, but I was very satisfied with the delicious Yufumabushi and the relaxing stop at a hot spring.
The guide's stories on the bus offered a glimpse into how foreigners view Japan and what interests them, which was a refreshing experience.
It was a very relaxed and pleasant bus tour. If you’re someone who doesn’t mind a bit of an away feeling, I think you can enjoy it at a great value. I… definitely want to participate again! (*^▽^*)
ツアーの旗が目立つ配色で、ガイドさんがどこに居るのか分かりやすくて助かりました。ガイドさんは中国語(メイン)英語日本語でツアーを率いてくださいました。
天候と現地事情で多少の内容変更はありましたが、それも旅の醍醐味。運転手さんと連携して、全行程を滞在時間減らす事なく提供してくださいました。出発前に、訪問地変更の連絡があった事も主催会社への安心感に繋がりました。
ゆのつぼ街道でどしゃ降りでしたが、由布まぶしに舌鼓をうち、立ち寄り湯でのんびり出来て大満足でした。
バスの中でのガイドさんのお話は、海外の方には日本がどう見えてるのか、何が興味深いのか、垣間見る事が出来て、それもまた新鮮な体験でした。
とても自由な雰囲気で和やかに過ごせたバスツアーです。アウェイな感じに抵抗感無い方なら、お得に楽しめると思いますよ。私は…また是非参加したいです(*^▽^*)
Considering the price, it felt about right. What I really want to emphasize is that the tour guide should make it easier to find the tour by displaying the tour name or something similar during the morning gathering. Everyone was anxious because they couldn't find their tour. Moreover, the tour guide arrived late, and there wasn't enough time for a bathroom break after check-in before the departure time.
内容は値段から考えて、まあこんなもんかって感じ。とにかく何よりも言いたいのは、朝の集合の時にツアーガイアの人はツアー名を書いた表示をするとかもっと探しやすくする工夫をした方がいい。みんな自分のツアーが見つけられなくて不安になっていた。そもそもツアーガイドは来るのも遅くて、チェックイン後、出発時間までにトイレの時間取れない。
I was a bit anxious about the language being "Chinese," but as others have mentioned, Japanese was also fine. However, there were 21 participants, and only 3 were Japanese, so the atmosphere on the bus was quite quiet, with everyone adhering to the rules. Kumamoto Castle is still under restoration, but the tours before the earthquake seemed challenging with the stairs, so the elevator was a blessing for elderly couples. Mount Aso had a level 2 entry restriction, so we couldn't go to the crater, which was disappointing. The Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine was not on our radar, but we experienced its impressive solemnity, although the climb was tough. Since we were individual tour guests, the return bus became a grand showcase of delicious dinner spots in Hakata from our guide, and we were introduced to a great "motsunabe" restaurant. It felt like a Kyushu gourmet tour with motsunabe, basashi, vinegar motsu, and karashi renkon, and the fatigue from the 8 AM departure and 6 PM arrival was completely lifted. I was very satisfied in a slightly different way. One complaint (perhaps?) is that I applied through VELTORA, and while I received a voucher via email from the organizing tour company, it seems that the actual company conducting the tour is different. It took some time to find which tour was ours at the meeting point at the Chikushi Exit of Hakata Station, which was a bit nerve-wracking.
対応言語が「中国語」で不安もありましたが、他の方も書いていたように日本語も大丈夫でした。ただし、参加者21人、日本人は3人で、台湾・香港の個人ツアー客中心ということで皆さんバスの中も静か時間もきっちり守っていました。熊本城はまだまだ復旧途中ですが地震前のツアーは階段やら大変そうで高齢夫婦にはエレベーターがありがたかったです。阿蘇山は入山規制レベル2で火口まではいけませんでした、残念。上色見熊野座神社はノーマークでしたが、なかなかの荘厳さを味わいましたが登りがきつかった。個人ツアー客ということで帰りのバスはガイドさんの博多のおいしい夕食スポットの大披露会となり、私たちもおいしい「もつ鍋屋さん」を教えてもらい、もつ鍋、馬刺し、酢もつ、からし蓮根と九州旨いものツアーをやったような気分で、8時発18時着の疲れもすっかり取れました。ちょっと違う意味でも大満足でした。一つ、苦情(?)を言えばVELTORAに申し込んで、主催ツアー会社の入ったバウチャーはメールで来てましたが、実際にツアーを実施する会社はまた別なのでしょうか。博多駅筑紫口の集合場所はツアーバスの集合場所でどれが目的のツアーか見つけるのに時間がかかりドキドキでした。
On June 26, 2024, I took a boat ride down the Hozu River. It was the rainy season, and the previous day had been canceled, but today we were blessed with wonderfully refreshing weather that was neither too hot nor humid. From the moment I boarded, I was filled with excitement. The veteran boatman, perhaps? He skillfully guided us while facing backward and entertained the foreign guests in English. I had a great time and definitely want to go again. The boatman's biceps were impressive!
2024・6・26
保津川下り遊船しました。梅雨の時期で前日は中止でしたが本日は見事に爽やかなな風に蒸し暑くもなく天候に恵まれました。乗った瞬間からワクワクどきどきでしたベテランの船頭さんでしょうか?随所で後ろ向きなのに案内され外国の方には英語で楽しませておられ、とても楽しく過ごせ、また必ず行きたい気持ちになりましたね
船頭さんの上腕二頭筋が素晴らしかった
We were the only Japanese people on our first bus tour. Thanks to our charming guide who spoke Japanese and was very attentive, we were able to enjoy the tour, and I would love to participate again if the opportunity arises.
初めてのバスツアーで日本人は私達だけでした。日本語の出来る可愛らしいガイドさんの気配りで楽しくツアーを巡ることが出来て機会があればまた参加したいと思います。
Thank you for taking care of us over two days with the Takachiho tour, Dazaifu, and Oita hot springs. We were the only Japanese participants, but thanks to our guide who spoke Japanese, we were able to enjoy the tour without any difficulties. I would love to take part again if the opportunity arises.
高千穂ツアーに続き太宰府大&大分温泉と2日に渡りお世話になりました。日本人は私達だけでしたが日本語の出来るガイドさんの気配りで不自由なくツアーを楽しむ事が出来ました。また機会があればお世話になりたい思います。
Could see many places around Tokyo. Only thing is they don't allow to get off the bus.
It seems to be a tour starting in Osaka, and the bus arrived in Kyoto 20 minutes late, which delayed the start. However, the stays at the subsequent sightseeing spots were just the right length, allowing me to show my friend the things I wanted them to see. I was really satisfied to show them Fushimi Inari and Kinkaku-ji, which I really wanted them to see. The lunch with hot pot was delicious too!
At the end in Nara, we were told that we might not have time to see the Great Buddha at Todai-ji because we were running late, and I was disappointed. However, the guide quickly took all the participants to the front of Todai-ji, so we were able to see the Great Buddha safely.
Thank you very much. If you want to take your time to look around, you might feel a bit rushed, but I think it's a good tour for those who want to cover the main sightseeing spots in a short amount of time.
大阪スタートのツアーのようで、京都には20分遅れでバスが来たので、スタートが遅れましたが、その後の観光地でもちょうどいい長さの滞在で、友人に見せたかったものを見せることができました。伏見稲荷と金閣寺は、本当に見せたかったので大満足でした。お昼の鍋も美味しかったです♪
そして最後の奈良では時間が押して東大寺の大仏を見る時間がないかもと言われたのですが、がっかりしていたら、ガイドさんが、東大寺の前まで参加者全員を連れて早歩きで連れていってくださったので、無事大仏さんも見れました。
ありがとうございました。
ゆっくり見たいなら少し時間が足りないと感じるかもしれませんが、メインの観光地を短い時間で抑えたい方には良いツアーだと思います。
The train trip was really romantic with some imagination. It passed through various gorges ,bridges and rivers in a small scale open red train roared with non stop wow and laughter. The river boat trip was another realm , you got so excited all along down the rapid that you heard the tour guides shouting in Japanese that imprinted in your mind some daily words. The boatmen
were magnificent and friendly.
I was worried because I unknowingly signed up for a tour aimed at Chinese people, but the tour guide spoke Japanese fluently, so there were no issues at all. Thank you for the enjoyable trip to Kumamoto!
中国人対象ツアーに知らずに申し込んで心配でしたが添乗員の方もしっかり日本語を話せ全く問題ありませんでした。楽しい熊本の旅、ありがとうございました‼️
Train was cool, was nice to let someone else handle the details for the day. River was gorgeous, wear Sun protective clothing and you are sitting on a wooden bench with no back for 2 hours. And finishing with the bamboo Lane (not really a forest) and shops were great. Highly recommend.
The meeting place (somewhere in the building?) was hard to find. If it was this confusing, I would have liked to see a staff member arrive at least 30 minutes before the meeting time to help organize things. In fact, other tour staff members were already there.
The tour guide seemed to be Chinese and wasn't very proficient in languages other than Chinese. The English was also hard to understand (my daughter-in-law speaks English). What I found most disappointing was the lack of knowledge about Japan and the Japanese language. I participated with my daughter-in-law, who only speaks English and is from Canada, while I am a Japanese person who is okay with English.
The most unpleasant part was that the guide couldn't pronounce difficult words like Kegon Falls and Lake Chuzenji. They also couldn't explain Irohazaka (not understanding the meaning of "Iroha"). It was unfortunate that lunch was a vegetarian meal, but there was no explanation, so some participants were confused about whether there was meat in the meal (they didn't know what yuba was).
It's such a good tour, but as a Japanese person, I felt disappointed.
集合場所(ビルのどこか?)がわかりにくかった。
これだけわかりにくいのなら、少なくとも集合時間の30分前には係の人がきて整理してもらいたかった。実際にほかのツアーの係の人は、来ていました
ツアーの添乗員が中国人(?)らしい方で、中国語以外が上手でない。英語もわかりにくかった(義娘は英語)
一番だめだと思ったのが、日本や日本語の知識がない。
私はカナダから来た英語のみの義娘と参加した、英語は大丈夫な日本人です
最も不愉快だったのは、華厳の滝や中禅寺湖など難しい単語が発音できないこと。いろは坂の説明ができないこと(イロハの意味がわかっていない)
気の毒だったのは昼食が精進料理だったのですが、全く説明がなかったため、この食事の中に肉があるのかどうかわからず食べれず(ユバがなんだかわからないですよ)困っていた参加者がいました
せっかくこのような良いツアーなのに、日本人として残念でした
On a Friday morning just before the rainy season, with low water levels, I participated in this activity. It was relaxing, with occasional swift currents. The sky was blue, and I could feel the wind. I saw herons, ducks, turtles, and soft-shelled turtles, making it a pleasant experience. The boatmen worked hard, rowing with great effort, and they were also good at storytelling. When the water level is low, moving stones from the riverbed is part of their job.
They also let us experience rowing from the bow, which was very enjoyable. This traditional activity, which has been continued for over 400 years, is a part of the culture. I felt that it is something one should experience while living in Japan.
水量の少ない、梅雨直前の平日金曜日の朝、参加。ゆったりと、そしてたまに急な流れのところあり、空は青く、風が感じられ、サギ、鴨、亀、スッポンなど見られ、気持ちの良いアクティビティでした。船頭さんは3人ですごく頑張って漕いでくれて、お話も上手、水かさが少ないと川底の石をどかすことも仕事の内だとか。
舳先で漕ぐ体験もさせてくれてとても楽しかったです。400年も前から続く伝統のアクティビティは文化です。日本に住み、経験しておくべき、と思いました
As mentioned in the reviews, it was a tour mainly focused on Chinese participants, but we signed up with three Japanese people. It was a satisfying tour to Yufuin and Beppu at this price.
口コミ通り中国の方が中心のツアーでしたが日本人3名で申し込みました
この価格で湯布院、別府と満足したツアーでした。
Even though it's a city, the bus passes through refreshing greenery.
With the guide's instructions, we were able to enjoy the scenery by turning right and left.
It was truly a delightful moment.
都会なのに爽やかな緑の中をバスが、通り抜けます。
ガイドさんの案内で、右向いたり、左向いたりと景色を堪能できました。
本当に楽しいひとときでした。