All Reviews for Japan Autumn Tours 2024

There were about 25 participants, and I was the only Japanese person. The driver was the only Japanese person, which somehow made me feel reassured. (laughs) I think the tour guide was probably Chinese.

Since there were participants from various countries, there were no greetings on the bus and no local guidance. It’s necessary to accept that the tour guide is not a guide in the traditional sense. (laughs) However, they clearly communicated the meeting times, distributed brochures tailored to each country before arriving at each location, and provided simple explanations in broken language.

This may not be suitable for those expecting the services of a large Japanese travel company’s bus tour, but it was absolutely fine for me. I was able to visit places that are difficult to reach individually, enjoy sightseeing comfortably by bus, and had a wonderful day.

That said, there were indeed participants from various countries this time, but everyone adhered to the meeting times, there were no loud talkers, and everyone was quite reasonable, which might have been lucky. It might be better for those participating in this tour to not expect too much of a Japanese-style experience.

In any case, I had a great time sightseeing without any issues. Thank you for a fun day!

約25名の参加者で日本人は私だけでした。
運転手さんは唯一日本の方で何となく心強かったです。笑
添乗員さんは多分中国の方だと思います。
色々な国の参加者の方が居られましたのでバス内で挨拶もないし現地の案内もありません。ガイドさんではなく添乗員さん、と割り切るのが必要です。　笑
でも集合時間を分かりやすく伝えてくれたり、各地到着前に各国に合わせたパンフレットを配ってくれたり、片言で簡単な説明してくれたり、と、
日本の大型旅行会社のバスツアーサービスを期待してる方には向かないかもですが、私には全く問題ありませんでした。
個人では行きにくい場所にゆったりとバスで連れて行って貰えて観光も満喫でき、楽しい1日となりました。

ただ、今回は本当に様々な国の方が居られましたが、皆様しっかりと集合時間を守り、大声で喋る方も居ないし、常識ある方ばかりだったのがラッキーだったのかも知れません。
そこは参加者の方で差があるかもなのでこのツアーはあまり日本式を求めないで参加する方がいいかもです。

とにもかくにも私は何も問題なく楽しく観光させていただきました。
楽しい1日をありがとうございました

This is my third time, and it was great.
The scenery changes with the seasons—autumn, spring, and late summer—was refreshing.
The boatman's stories and calls were exquisite.
I highly recommend you take a ride at least once.

3回目ですがよかったですよ。
秋、春、晩夏と四季折々景色が違いいやされました。
船頭さんのお話や掛け声は絶妙です。
おすすめ一度は乗ってください。

The bus was fully booked with over 40 participants. I was the only Japanese person, along with one Italian, one Canadian, and the rest were all Chinese (including Taiwanese and Hong Kong people due to the current situation). The guide could speak both Japanese and English reasonably well, but the guiding content was only in Chinese. However, within the range I could understand, there were many explanations about local specialties, how to worship at shrines and temples, and how to enjoy the lunch menu, which were mostly unnecessary for Japanese participants, so I didn't have any particular difficulties. During lunch, I attended to the Western participants and provided additional explanations in English about the meal and how to eat it (please send me the tips).

As long as you remember the departure time and meeting place (which were explained in both Japanese and English), there shouldn't be any issues. However, the excursion lasting over 12 hours felt a bit too packed. But there was enough time at each location, so it wasn't a rushed tour. There were also ample restroom breaks.

I recommend it if you are confident in your physical stamina.

バスは満席状態で参加人数は40人超え，参加者は日本人が私一人とイタリア人，カナダ人がそれぞれ一人，あとは全員中国人（と言っても情勢から台湾人と香港人）ガイドさんは日本語も英語もそれなりにできるが，ガイド内容は中国語だけ．とはいえ，聞き取れる範囲では，それぞれの街での名物や，神社仏閣の参拝の仕方，ランチメニューの食べ方など，日本人には説明不要なものが多かったので，特に不自由なし．ランチ時は欧米人には私がアテンドし，食事の内容や食べ方を英語で補足説明（ギャラ寄越せ）．
出発時間と待ち合わせ場所（これは日本語と英語で説明してくれた）さえ覚えておけば問題なし．
但し12時間超えのエクスカーションは詰め込みすぎの感じも．でも各場所での滞在時間は十分にあったので弾丸ツアーではない．トイレ休憩も万全．
体力に自信があるならおすすめです．

The guide hurried the driver to make up for the late start, which was very scary. The exploration time is tight, but we spend a long time at the partnered souvenir shop.

スタートの遅れを挽回するためにガイドが運転手を急かして非常に怖かった。散策時間はタイトだが、提携のお土産物屋には長くいる。

I signed up for a day trip bus tour from Nagoya to Hida Takayama and Shirakawa-go during the middle of the three-day weekend. I received an immediate "Tour Confirmation Email."

I did some research beforehand, but the meeting place was easy to find, and I was able to enjoy sightseeing with a diverse group of participants.

Our guide was from China, but was fluent in Japanese and had a very kind personality that shone through.

I appreciated their wonderful attitude in answering questions very politely within their knowledge.

The bus driver was also experienced, adapting to traffic conditions with flexible driving, allowing us to stick to the schedule.

I read all the reviews on Veltra, and my elderly parents were able to enjoy the trip wholeheartedly, so I think doing a little research beforehand can make the experience even more enjoyable.

We had two hours in Hida Takayama and two hours in Shirakawa-go, which I felt was just the right amount of time, not shorter than expected.

Above all, even after buying a lot of souvenirs, we could leave them on the bus, and they made sure to count everyone, so no one was left behind. The travel time was also a big advantage, as we could chat or take a nap and relax.

I would like to participate in another tour next time.

And I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to the guide and the driver. "It was fun. Thank you for the wonderful time."

三連休の中日に名古屋発、飛騨高山、白川郷の日帰りバスツアーを申し込みました。
すぐに「催行決定お知らせメール」が届きました。

下調べはしましたが、待ち合わせ場所も分かりやすく、国際色豊かな参加者の皆様と、とても楽しく観光することができました。

ガイドさんは中国の方でしたが、日本語が堪能で、とても優しい人柄がにじみ出ている感じでした。

分かる範囲でとても丁寧に質問に応えて下さる姿勢が素敵でした。

バスの運転手さんもベテランなので、渋滞に合わせた臨機応変の運転で、スケジュール通りに回ることができました。

Veltraの口コミも全て見ましたが、年老いた私の両親も心から楽しんで行ってくることができたので、少し調べて行くと、より楽しく過ごせると思います。

飛騨高山２時間、白川郷２時間の滞在時間でしたが、思ったよりも短くなく、丁度よい時間配分だったと思います。

何より、お土産沢山買ってもバスに置けるし、ちゃんと人数確認してくれるので、置いてきぼりにもなりません。
移動時間はおしゃべりしたり、居眠りしたりと、リラックスして過ごすことができるのも大きなメリットでした。

次回も別のツアーに参加してみたいと思います。

そして、ガイドさんと運転手さんには、この場を借りて感謝をお伝えしたいです。
「楽しかったです。素敵な時間をありがとうございました。」

Overall, I was able to enjoy the trip.

However, the person in front of me on the bus reclined their seat too much, making my own seating space feel cramped the entire time.

It might be difficult to address this, but since we have to stay in the same place for several hours, I hope this can be considered as one of the areas for improvement.

Overall, I was able to enjoy the journey. Thank you very much.

旅は総じて満喫できました。

ただ、バス中で前の方が席を倒しすぎて、自分の座るスペースが常に窮屈な思いをした。

是正するのは難しいかもしれませんが、何時間か同じ場所にいなければならないないので、改善点の一つとして参考にしてほしい。

総じて旅を楽しむことができました。大変ありがとうございました。

I wanted to visit Takachiho Gorge within my limited schedule, so I joined this tour. The guide provided helpful explanations about the meeting time, which was appreciated. Most participants were from China. I think there were few Japanese participants, but since lunch was served in a style where everyone shared a grill, I felt it would be considerate to arrange for a separate group for Japanese participants in the future, if possible. For those studying languages, I believe this is a great opportunity.

限られた予定の中で高千穂峡行きたいと思い、こちらのツアーに参加しました。インバウンドの中で、ガイドさんも集合時間などは、説明をして頂き助かりました。中国の方が大半です。
日本人の参加は少ないと思いますが、昼食は、一つの網で焼いて食事をとるスタイルでしたので、今後、可能であれば、日本人の方だけでまとめるなどの配慮があったらと感じました。
語学を勉強する方なら、絶好の機会かと感じます。

I participated in the tour that departed at 9:30 AM. I thought it might be a bit cooler than Kanazawa, but it turned out to be quite hot and humid that day. The decision to take National Route 304 up to a certain point, anticipating traffic on the highway, was a nice judgment call.

Since there were foreign guests on board, it was great to hear explanations in English during the trip. After arriving in Shirakawa-go, I was surprised that lunch was served so soon, but it was very delicious. The bus stop to the observation deck was also very close to the dining area, and I was able to secure a seat on the last bus of the morning, which was excellent.

Before arriving in Shirakawa-go, the guide shared information about places that don't attract many tourists, but it was a pity that we couldn't go there; however, I would like to try again next time. There was plenty of free time, and the guide was friendly, making it a satisfying tour. I recommend that those participating in the tour during summer bring water, a hat, and, if possible, a parasol. If I have the opportunity, I would like to join again.

9時30分発のツアーに参加しました。金沢より少しは涼しいのかと思いましたが、当日はかなり暑く、蒸し暑い日となりました。高速道路が渋滞するであろうとの予測から途中まで国道304号線を通る判断はナイスジャッジでした。
外国人の方と混乗であった為、道中英語での説明も聴くことができてとても良かったです。
白川郷到着後に直ぐの昼食で、えっもう昼食？と思いましたがとても美味しくいただけ、食事処から展望台行きのバス乗り場へも至近距離で、午前最後のバスの席が確保できとても良かったです。
白川郷到着前にガイドさんより余り観光客が訪れない場所を教えていただけましたが、そこまで行けなかったのは残念でしたが、次回チャレンジしたいと思います。自由時間も充分あり、ガイドさんはフレンドリーで満足できるツアーでした。夏にツアー参加される方は水と帽子、可能であれば日傘をお持ちいただいて参加されることをオススメ致します。機会があれば、また参加したいと思います。

It was my first time participating in a day trip bus tour, and I had a great time! Thank you very much. The scenery in Takayama and Shirakawa-go was truly wonderful. I would love to join again if I have the chance.

日帰りバスツアーに参加するのは初めてでしたが、大変楽しかったです！ありがとうございました。
なんといっても、高山も白川郷も素敵な風景でした。また機会があれば参加したいと思います。

I had a great time and returned safely⭐︎ The bus guide and the driver were both calm, and I would like to use this travel company again.

無事楽しんで帰れました⭐︎バスガイドさんもドライバーさんも穏やかで、また利用したいと思う旅行会社です

I am Japanese, and my husband is American, and we participated in this tour. Our guide, Ichiro, was very knowledgeable about history and fluent in English, so we both made wonderful memories. I personally learned a lot as well. I think the attentive service, which happily accommodated various requests, was truly excellent.

私:日本人　旦那:アメリカ人で、参加させて頂きました。ガイドの一郎さんがとても歴史に詳しく、英語も堪能なので、2人共とても良い思い出が出来ました。私自身色々勉強になりました。
色々なリクエストにも快く対応して頂き、行き届いたサービスはとても素晴らしいと思います。

Honestly, I was filled with anxiety and impatience until we boarded the ship!
◎ Situation on the day
Our reserved boat ride was scheduled to depart at 11:00 with check-in at 10:45.
The shuttle bus from Torokko Kameoka Station left around 10:40.
The reservation information stated that the shuttle bus takes about 15 minutes, and that they would accept passengers even after the check-in time until the boat departs.
The bus was full, and we arrived at the boarding area around 10:50.
Since we were seated at the back of the bus, many people in front were unfamiliar with the payment process, causing delays, and as time passed, I became quite anxious as 11:00 approached.
When we reached the check-in counter, there was a long line (approximately 80 people).
There were separate lines for same-day tickets and reservations, so we naturally lined up in the reservation line (the same number of people were in line).
At this point, we had to fill out a card, wondering what the purpose of the reservation was as we waited.
It was well past 11:00, and the staff kept repeating, "We will call you in order," as numbers were called in the order of check-in, but what I wanted to know was whether everything would be alright since we were already past the check-in time.
Even though we had a reservation, we ended up on the last boat, which departed around 11:40.
Does that mean that many of the people in the same-day ticket line boarded earlier than us?
What is the point of making a reservation?
In the rain, we ended up on the last boat scheduled for 11:00 (departing at 11:40), but the boat ride was enjoyable thanks to the humorous guides.
◎ What I thought about it
If the connection with the Torokko was smooth, there would be no need to feel rushed (and it wouldn't be too long).
As first-time passengers, it would be helpful to have clear and polite guidance on the procedures for boarding, what to expect, and how long it would take to board in the crowded waiting area.
Creating an environment where passengers can wait comfortably until boarding, with clear displays of boarding order numbers, would be beneficial.
Shouldn't reservation customers have priority boarding?
I understand that they are in a difficult situation due to the harsh changes after COVID-19 and the circumstances surrounding the boat ride, but I hope they can continue this traditional boat ride safely.
I wish for their prosperity during the autumn foliage season.

正直、乗船まで、焦りと不安でいっぱいだった！
◎　当日の状況
私たちの予約した船下りは11:00発チェックイン10:45のもの
トロッコ亀岡駅着し連絡バスが発したのは10:40ころ
予約時の案内には連悪バス所要時間約15分で、チェックイン時間を過ぎても船発までは受け付けるとの記載があった
バスは満員で乗船場に着いたのが10:50ころ
バスの後ろに乗ってしまったため前から降りる人の支払いが不慣れな人も多くもたつき、ドンドン時間が過ぎ11:00が迫りかなり焦った
チェックインカウンター着くと長蛇の列（目算80人ほど）でごった返し
当日券と予約の列があり当然予約の列に並ぶ（同数の人が並んでいた）
ここでまた記載するカードがあり何のための予約かと思いながら記載して待つ
時間はとっくに11:00を過ぎ「順番に案内します」をスタッフが繰り返し、順番に先の受付順に番号が呼ばれて乗船していくが、ここで知りたかったのはチェックイン時間をドンドン過ぎているのに大丈夫なのかということ
私たちは予約していたのに最後の船11:40ころ発になった
とうことは、あの当日券の列に居た多くの人の方が早く乗ったとうこと？
予約って何？と思った
雨の中、11:00発予定の最後の船（11:40発）となったが、船下りは、ユーモアある船頭達の案内で楽しく過ごせた
◎　そこでどう思ったか
トロッコとの連絡連携がスムースなら焦ることもない（また長過ぎず）
乗客はまず初めてである　ごった返す乗船待合での「乗船までどういう手順なのか」「自分たちはどうなるのか」「どのくらいで乗れるのか」などの分かりやすく丁寧な案内や掲示、乗船順番号の掲示版などで乗船まで安心して待てる環境づくり
予約客から優先乗船ではないのかなぁ？
コロナ後の厳しい環境変化や船下りを取り巻く情勢などで苦境にあると思うが、伝統あるこの船下りを安全に続けていってほしい
紅葉季の繁盛を祈る

I really wanted to visit Takachiho Gorge within my limited schedule, so I joined this tour. I was initially filled with anxiety as I was the only one among the inbound travelers, but the guide was kind and always considerate, allowing me to enjoy the tour without feeling isolated. The explanations of the sightseeing spots were also very well done and easy to understand. I definitely want to join this guide's tour again when I come to Fukuoka. However, one thing I found a bit unclear was the location for purchasing souvenirs; it would have been better if it had been noted in the itinerary.

限られた日程で、どうしても高千穂峡に行きたい！とこちらのツアーに参加しました。インバウンドの方達の中にポツンと1人だけで、最初は不安でいっぱいだったのですが、ガイドさんが親切で常に気遣ってくれたので、疎外感を感じることなくツアーを楽しむ事が出来ました。また、観光名所の説明もとても上手で分かり易かったです。また福岡に来た時は是非、今回のガイドさんのツアーに参加したいと思いました。ただひとつだけ、お土産を購入できる場所が口頭では分かりづらかったので、日程表に記載があればもっと良かったと思います。

I apologize for the inconvenience caused when my partner made a mistake with the meeting time during the time-sensitive tour around the many attractions near Mount Aso in Kyushu. Wendy, the crew member, and the driver were very kind to us. I am grateful for that. The other tour participants were warm-hearted, making it a very enjoyable trip. Wendy personally spoke to me in Japanese after explaining everything in Chinese on the bus. She is a kind, attentive, and personable tour guide, and I would recommend her 100% to others.

九州阿蘇山の周辺の沢山の名所を、一日で回る、時間厳守のツアーの中、うちのパートナーが待ち合わせ時間を間違えてしまいご迷惑をおかけしました。乗務員のウェンディさんと運転手さんから、とても良くしていただきました。感謝しています。一緒になったツアーのお客様たちに暖かい人が多くて、とても楽しい旅になりました。ウェンディさんは、一人だけバスの中で日本人の私にも、全てのガイドを中国語で説明した後に、個人的に話してくださいました。親切で丁寧で人情のあるツアーガイドで、他の方にも100%お勧めします

まず最初に、ツアーガイドを見つけることができたのは出発の10分前で、遅いと思います。次に、バスの中で強い匂いの食べ物を食べないように、ツアーグループ全体に警告してください！匂いに敏感な人もいます。

ツアー自体はまあまあでした。同じ目的地に戻る場合は、別のツアー会社を探すと思います。

First off, I couldn't locate the tour guide until 10min prior which I think is late. Second, please warn the entire tour group not to consume strong odor food in the bus! Some people are sensitive to smell.

The tour itself was meh. If I go back to the same destination I'd look for a different tour agency.

All the spots were great, but I was surprised that there were hardly any Japanese people. While the necessary information like the schedule was explained in Japanese, the descriptions of the spots were mostly in Chinese. Even though I was sightseeing in Japan, it felt like I was traveling abroad.

スポットはどこも良かったが、日本人がほとんどいなかったのでびっくりしました。スケジュールなど必要なことは日本語で説明がありましたが、スポットの説明は基本的に中国語などでした。日本で観光しているのに、海外旅行気分になりました。

The guide was friendly and had a good understanding of the local area since they were from there, which made it enjoyable to express my preferences. Their English was clear and easy to understand! It was a shame it rained, but I was happy to see the World Heritage site!

ガイドの方がフレンドリー、地元出身地で良く地域のことを理解されて自分の好みもきちんと言って楽しかったです。英語も分かりやすく良かった！ただ、雨 降ったのが残念でしたが、世界遺産見れて嬉しかった❗

I was taken only to the places I wanted to go, and I enjoyed my time there with my own free activities✨ It was the best tour!

行きたいところのみ連れて行っていただき、その地では自分だそれぞれの自由行動で満喫✨
最高のツアーでした

It was a day tour in a large van instead of a bus. I was a bit anxious since there was no introduction from the travel company, but… perhaps the staff were not Japanese. Two months ago, I used Veltra for a day tour in Australia and had a good experience, so I trusted it. The five Japanese travelers quietly started and relaxed comfortably in the car. It seemed that each person spent two hours in Takayama and Shirakawa-go. If possible, even without any guidance, I think the trip would have been more fulfilling if we had received brochures or maps in advance!

バスでなく、大型のバンでの1日ツアーでした。
旅行会社の名乗りもなく、少し不安でしたが…多分スタッフの方は日本人でなかったのかな…
2ヶ月前にはオーストラリアでの1日ツアーでヴェルトラを使い、よかったので信じておりました。
静かにスタートした５人の日本人旅行者も車の中でゆったりくつろいでいました。
高山と白川郷それぞれ2時間ずつをそれぞれが過ごせた様子。
可能ならば、何の案内も無くても良いけど、
パンフとか地図を事前に配布してもらえたらより旅が充実したと思いました！！

On the second day of my 2-night, 3-day trip to Kanazawa, I participated in a Shirakawa-go bus tour. The guide, Mr. Kuroda, provided very clear explanations, and everything he recommended, from delicious coffee to great photography spots, was spot on. Among his recommendations, the "Nama Doburoku" from Kondo Shoten was particularly delicious. There are both dry and sweet options, and if you enjoy alcohol, I recommend the dry one. The driver was also friendly, and I had a wonderful time.

2泊３日の金沢旅行の２日目に白川郷バスツアーに参加しました。添乗員さんの黒田さんの説明がとても分かりやすく、美味しいコーヒーや、お薦めの撮影スポットなど、どれもハズレなしでした。オススメしてくれた中でも今藤商店の「生どぶろく」がとても美味しかったです。辛口と甘口がありお酒好きなら辛口がオススメです。ドライバーさんも親しみ易く、楽しい時間を過ごすことが出来ました。

I was looking for a day trip bus tour from Nagoya to Takayama and Shirakawa-go, and I happened to find and sign up for this one. The guide spoke Japanese, English, and Chinese. Most of the participants were inbound tourists, and I was a bit anxious at first, but everyone had good manners and was polite, so we completed the tour without any issues. There was plenty of time to explore both Takayama and Shirakawa-go, and I really enjoyed it. After all, bus tours are easy and comfortable. It was just the best. Thank you to the lovely guide and driver for taking care of us.

高山、白川郷行きの名古屋からの日帰りバスツアーを探していて、偶然見つけて申し込みました。
日本語、英語、中国語を話される外国人ガイドさん。
参加されてる方もインバウンドの方がほとんどで、最初少し不安でしたが、皆さまマナーも品もよく、全く問題なくツアーを終えました。高山、白川郷ともたっぷり散策する時間もあり、楽しめました。やはり、バスツアーはラクで快適です。
もう、最高でした。かわいいガイドさん、ドライバーさん、お世話になりました。ありがとうございました。

They conduct the tour even for small groups, making it a compact and smooth day trip, and I enjoyed it thoroughly. The guide was dedicated, and the professional driving was safe and appropriately speedy.

少人数でも実施してくれるのでコンパクトでスムーズな日帰り旅行となり、十分に楽しめました。安全かつ適度にスピーディなプロの運転でガイドさんも一生懸命。

In the morning, I got lost on the way to the group bus stop. I could see the bus stop, but I couldn't cross the road because it was for taxis, so I had to take a long detour. There were also foreign travelers on the bus, and the announcements in Japanese and English were enjoyable.

The plan was well thought out, and when we arrived at Shirakawa-go, the bus stop for the observation deck was right in front of us, so I decided to take the bus to the observation deck without hesitation. Following the guide's instructions, we finished our tour in about two hours and I was hungry. I had prepared myself for the meal based on reviews, but I was surprised at how good it was. I think it would be better if the management removed reviews that are not fair evaluations. It would be great to have menu options for vegetarians and those who don't eat beef, but I thought the portion size was fine even if you couldn't eat everything.

Next time, I would like to visit during the snowy season.

朝は団体バス乗り場までの道で迷いました。
バス乗り場は見えるけどタクシーのための道路で横断できず、ぐるっと大回りしました。
バスには外国の方もいらして日本語と英語でのアナウンス楽しかったです。

プランもよく練られていて白川郷に着くと目の前が展望台行きの停留所だったので迷わず展望台までバスに乗ることにしました。
ガイドさんに教えてもらった通りに見て回るとちょうど2時間で戻ってきてお腹も空きました。
食事は口コミを見て構えていましたが、ちゃんとしていてびっくりしました。
正当な評価でない口コミは運営で消してくれた方がいいと思います。
菜食主義や牛肉を食べない方のためにメニューの選択肢があれば最高ですが、食べれなくても問題のない量だと思いました。

今度は雪の季節に行ってみたいです。

The Hakone Visitor Center is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of the Environment, and this time the guide was affiliated with a foundation. I believe it wasn't just for that reason, but they decided on the course considering our physical condition and the weather. Thanks to that, we were able to enjoy a pleasant walk while listening to enjoyable explanations about Hakone's nature.

箱根ビジターセンターが環境省の管轄で今回案内人は財団法人所属でした。そのためだけではないと思いますが、こちらの体力や天候などを考えてコースを決めてくれました。お陰で楽しく箱根の自然の中で楽しい解説を聞きながら散歩できました。

I thought it would be quite difficult to visit Takachiho on my own, so I joined this tour. I felt a bit anxious about using a company for the first time, but by the time I boarded the impressive bus, my excitement took over. The tour guide was from China, and with the bus almost full of Chinese tourists, I found myself wondering which country I was in, as the Japanese presence felt quite minimal. Most of the explanations were in Chinese, which made that feeling even stronger. However, it was a unique experience that I enjoyed.

I was very satisfied with the lunch and the route, and both the tour guide and the driver were pleasant, making for a delightful tour. I would like to participate in another tour to a different location. Additionally, the tour guide speaks several languages, so there’s no need to worry about language barriers.

個人で高千穂日帰りはなかなか大変だと思い、このツアーに参加。
初めて利用する会社に少々不安を覚えたが、立派なバスに乗り込む頃にはワクワクのほうが先。
添乗員さんが中国の方ということと、中国人観光客の方々でほぼ満席の車内が、ここはどこの国？と日本人は逆に影が薄い存在。説明ほぼ中国語だったし余計にそう感じた。でもそれはそれでなかなかできない体験で楽しませてもらった。
昼食も、ルートも大満足、添乗員さんも運転手さんも感じよく、気持ちの良いツアーだった。
また別の場所のツアーも参加したいと思う。
なお添乗員さんは数カ国語を喋られるので、言葉の心配はない。

Shirakawa-go, which I had wanted to visit for a long time, was amazing and full of history. I took a lot of photos while being completely absorbed in the experience. The bus guide was also very pleasant and did a great job guiding us in English.
I enjoyed a delicious lunch as well.
I highly recommend this tour.

以前から行きたかった白川郷歴史を感じて最高でした。夢中にで沢山の写真を撮りました。バスガイドさんも感じが良く一緒懸命英語で案内して良かったです。
昼食も美味しく頂きました。大変美味しく頂きました。
お勧めのツアーです。

This time, I had the opportunity to take some guests from the United States on a sightseeing tour in Kyoto, and we used your services. The explanations at various locations, the responses to sudden questions from the guests during the trip, and your thoughtfulness were all wonderful. You provided detailed assistance with the order of the places we wanted to visit, suggestions for lunch (you informed us that the restaurant we planned to go to was closed that day and quickly offered alternatives), and guided us according to the time allocations at each location.

We had a mix of guests, some who were visiting Japan for the first time and others who had been to Kyoto several times, but everyone was quite satisfied and expressed that it was the best experience. Thank you very much to Ichiro, who guided us that day (I apologize for using a nickname out of respect for privacy). If the opportunity arises again, I will definitely request you! (Even when there are no foreign guests, I would like to ask for your assistance in Kyoto).

今回は、米国からのお客さんを京都観光にお連れすることになり、利用させて戴きました。各所でのご説明、道中で突然ゲストから出る質問への回答、お気遣い、全て素晴らしく、訪問希望先の順番相談、昼食場所の相談（予定していたお店が当日は定休だと教えてくださり、急遽代案もご提示戴きました）、各所での時間配分に合わせた案内等、細やかに対応戴きました。
日本が初めての方、京都にも何度か足を運んだことがある方、色々入り混じったゲストでしたが、いずれの方もかなり満足されており、最高だったと口々に言われておりました。 当日ガイドしてくださった、イチローさん（プライバシーあるかと存じますのでニックネームで失礼致します）この度は、御対応くださり、ありがとう御座いました！また機会があれば、必ず指名させて戴きます！（外国の方がいなくても、京都でアテンドが必要な際は、お願いしたいところであります）。

I'm glad you told me about the stunning spots in Shirakawa-go! It was a very hot day, but I didn't have to walk unnecessarily.

The tour guide, Mr. Kuroda, and the driver were very friendly, making it a fun day.

Thank you!

白川郷の絶景箇所を教えていただいてよかったです！
とても暑い日だったのですが
無駄に歩かなくてすみました。

添乗員の黒田さん運転手さんがとても気さくで
感じ良く楽しい1日になりました

ありがとうございました！

I was given information about a photo spot a little distance away, and I was able to take wonderful pictures. Thanks to the guide's prior briefing, we were able to efficiently explore despite the heat. I love visiting souvenir shops while sightseeing, so while Gokayama certainly has the beauty of nature, I felt like something was missing.

ちょっと離れたフォトスポットを教えていただき、素敵な写真が撮影できました。添乗員さんの事前のお話のおかげで、暑い中、効率的な見学ができました。私は、観光でお土産屋さんを見るのが大好きなので、五箇山はもちろん自然の素晴らしさはありますが、何か物足りない感じはしました。

I decided on my travel itinerary because I wanted to join this tour. I participated in Shirakawa-go at my wife's request. We had plenty of time to enjoy both Shirakawa-go and Hida Takayama. The driver and the tour guide were friendly, and I was impressed by the guide's use of both Japanese and English during the trip. The only disappointment was the lunch in Shirakawa-go. Considering the tour price, I hoped for something a bit better. I remember that a foreign couple barely touched their food and left their seats early.

このツアーに参加したくて旅行日程を決めました。
白川郷は女房の以前からのリクエストがあり参加しました。
白川郷、飛騨高山も滞在時間も多く満喫出来ました。
運転手さんも添乗員の方も気さくで、添乗員の日本語&英語使った道中のガイドは感激しました。
唯一残念なのは、白川郷での昼食でした。
ツアー価格からしてみると、もう少し考えて頂きたいと思いました。
外人のカップルも、殆ど手をつけず早々に席を外していたのが記憶に残りました。