All Reviews for Japan Autumn Tours 2024

a must do tour if you are in Tokyo. Fantastic tour guide and a great way to get the best views of Mt Fuji.

I didn't know about Ainokura Village, but when I visited, it had a more atmospheric feel than Shirakawa-go, which I really liked. I thought the rice cracker baking experience wasn't necessary.

相倉集落は知らなかったのですが、行ってみると白川郷より雰囲気があって良かったです
おせんべい焼き体験はなくてもいいかなと思いました

So easy to book and the experience was fantastic.

I had a great time hand-making white shrimp rice crackers at Sasalaraya. It was a delicious and enjoyable experience that I will remember.
I was expecting a snowy landscape with traditional gassho-zukuri houses in Hagi-machi, but it was a bit disappointing due to the mild winter. However, it was easy to walk around and not too cold, which was just right for my elderly mother.
I now have a goal to return to Shirakawa-go for a snowy landscape. I will definitely visit again.

The weekend-only plan was very appreciated as it allowed for a leisurely departure and an early return.

ささらやさんでの白エビ煎餅の手焼きも楽しかったです。美味しくて楽しくて思い出に残る体験でした。
萩町は、雪景色の合掌造りの、町を期待していたのですが暖冬のため拍子抜け。
でも、歩きやすくて寒すぎず高齢の母に丁度良かったです。
私は、雪景色の白川郷にリベンジする目標をもらえました。また、是非伺います。

この土日専用プランは、出発がゆっくりで且早く帰ってくるので、とてもありがたかったです。

A wonderful tour indeed. Our tour guide, Mr Kodama (or Kodama San, as he’d be known in Japan), is simply wonderful, and spoke very good English, with a bit of humour too.

The bus was nice and comfortable, and the bus driver drove really well. Even though some parts of the tour route is windy, you hardly feel any motion sickness at all.

Would definitely recommend it for anyone looking at doing this.

I wanted to visit Shirakawa-go, so I searched online and made a reservation. The guide was very polite, unique, and even fluent in English, which made for a truly memorable day!

Fortunately, the weather was also great, and I was able to fully enjoy the beautiful Shirakawa-go! Thank you very much to our guide, Mr. Kuroda, the driver, and the trainee driver for all your help.

白川郷に行ってみたいと思いWEBで検索して予約に至ったのですが、
大変丁寧でユニークで、英語まで堪能なガイドさんでいらしたので、
大変思い出に残る1日となりました♪

運良く天候にも恵まれ、とても美しい白川郷を堪能できました！！
ガイドの黒田さん、運転手さん、研修中の運転手さん、大変お世話になりました。

The guide's explanations were very informative. There were also foreign tourists, so the English explanations were helpful. The introduction to souvenirs from Kanazawa was also useful.

ガイドさんの説明が勉強になりました。外国人観光客もいたので英語での説明内容も参考になった。金沢のお土産の紹介も参考になった。

I was the only one who chose this tour on that day and the organizer respected the tour schedule and commitment.
professional tour guides and comfortable transportation.

This tour covers all the mandatory sights in and around Mount Fuji on a day trip from Tokyo. The guide was very helpful. If you have JR pass then you can take the shinkansen back to Tokyo else it is good idea to boom the tour with bullet train package. Food served during the tour was average. Overall a goos experience.

Initially, I participated with the expectation of a storm, but when we arrived, it was sunny, and even when it rained, it was just light rain, allowing us to fully enjoy sightseeing. For lunch, I thought it would mainly be wild vegetables, but it was very well-balanced and delicious. Even as a picky eater, I was able to eat everything and was very satisfied! If I had to say something, I would have liked to allocate 15 to 30 minutes of the time spent at Takayama to Shirakawa-go instead. Both the guide and the driver were very attentive and kind. Thanks to the guide's well-structured information, I was able to enjoy the sightseeing, and overall, it turned out to be a fulfilling tour, leaving me very satisfied!

当初、嵐の予報で覚悟して参加しましたが、降りたところでは晴れて、降っても小雨で、観光を満喫できました。昼食も、山菜中心になるのかなぁ〜と思っていましたが、とてもバランス良く美味しく、偏食な私でも全部食べれて、とても満足でした！強いて言えば、高山の見学時間を15分から30分白川郷に回して頂きたかったです。ガイドさんもドライバーさんも親身で良くして頂きました。ガイドさんのポイントを押さえた案内で観光も楽しむ事ができ、結果充実したツアーになり大満足でした‼

Participants were almost evenly split between Japanese and Chinese Singaporeans. I was amazed by the guide's interpreting skills. The claim that they had only been studying English for a year must be a joke. I found it very helpful to learn how certain expressions are used in English. Additionally, the guide took us to shooting spots that weren't in the guidebook. Thank you very much.

日本人と中国系シンガポールからの参加者がほぼ半々。
それに対してガイドの通訳の見事さには驚きました。
英語をやりだしてまだ１年との言葉は冗談でしょう。
なるほど英語ではこういう言い方なんだと非常に参考に
なりました。
また、撮影ポイントなどガイドブックにないところも
案内していただきました。
ありがとうございました。

I was finally able to visit Shirakawa-go with my family, and it was a wonderful experience. We participated in this tour as one of the events during our trip to Kanazawa. The tour ran from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM on the weekend, and we first had a hands-on experience making white shrimp rice crackers at "Sasara-ya" in Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture. Since my son has a shrimp allergy, they kindly provided him with kelp rice crackers instead, which was very helpful. Additionally, I appreciated the thoughtful consideration given to the souvenirs distributed on the bus.

Next, we headed to Shirakawa-go, starting with lunch. It was very fulfilling and delicious. I was very satisfied to have tried Hida beef and Hoba miso. I had assumed that Shirakawa-go would be covered in snow during this season and prepared accordingly, but unfortunately, there was no snow, which was quite disappointing. However, it may have actually been better for walking around. Among several houses, we toured the Wada House, a gassho-zukuri structure in a UNESCO World Heritage site in a heavy snowfall area. It was very interesting. That night, it started to snow, and it seems the next day was a snowy landscape. Before you go, I recommend checking the weather and live cameras on the Shirakawa-go Tourism Association's website. I believe taking a bus tour to Shirakawa-go was definitely the right choice. Thank you to our tour guide for a fun trip. Since there was no snow, I felt a bit disappointed and rated it four stars.

念願だった白川郷へ家族で行くことができ、とても良い体験ができました。金沢旅行の中のイベントの一つとして、このツアーに参加しました。9:30 〜15：30の土日のツアーで、まずは富山県南砺市の「ささら屋」でしろえび煎餅の手焼き体験をしました。息子はエビアレルギーのため、代わりに昆布のかきもちを出してくださり助かりました。また、バスの中で、配られたお土産も、きちんと配慮して下さり、お心遣いが嬉しかったです。
次は白川郷へ。まずは昼食。とても充実していて美味しかったです。飛騨牛、ほうば味噌も食べられ大満足でした。この時期の白川郷は雪景色と思い込み、身支度も重装備で臨みましたが、なんと雪がなく、とても残念でした。しかし、散策にはかえって良かったのかもしれません。何軒かある中で、和田家の中を見学しました。世界遺産の豪雪地帯の合掌造り。とても興味深かったです。この日の夜から雪になり、翌日は雪景色だったようです。行かれる前には白川郷観光協会のサイトで天気やライブカメラが見られますので、確認されて行くと良いと思います。白川郷へは、やはりバスツアーが大正解だったと思いました。添乗員さん、楽しい旅をありがとうございました。雪がなかったので、ちょっと残念で星4つとさせていただきました。

A perfect day in Tokyo:
1. The service we received was perfect.
2. The guides were very open to provide more and more information about Tokyo. We had 2 guides - pictures attached.
3. We visited all the places according to the program.
4. We learned more than we expected about Japan, Tokyo, the culture, etc.
5. The restaurant we visited was very nice. The atmosphere for typical Japanese style and we could feel Japan. The food was perfect. Thank you for your choice!
6. We really enjoyed Tokyo this day.
Thank you for the perfect service we received by your company!

I was looking forward to enjoying the snowy scenery of Shirakawa-go, but there was no snow at all and it was raining. I was quite disappointed, but when I went to Gokayama, I was greeted with beautiful snowy landscapes! It was truly moving. Thank you very much to our guide, Takeda-san. The stories about the Hokuriku region and the fun anecdotes were all very memorable. Thanks to the skillful coordination of the driver and Takeda-san, we were able to visit smoothly before many tourists arrived. The only downside was the lunch, which was a bit lacking! You mentioned it was your first time visiting, but aside from that, it was an excellent tour. Thank you very much. I had a great time.

雪景色の白川郷を楽しみに行ったのに、全く雪がなく雨が降っていました。残念で落ち込んでいたところ、五箇山に行くと雪景色に！感動しました。ガイドの竹田さん、大変お世話になりました。北陸地方の話や楽しい話など本当に心に残る事ばかりでした。また運転手の方と竹田さんの手際の良さで、多くの観光客が来る前にすんなり見学できました。ただ昼食だけはいまいちかなぁ！初めて行かれる所とおっしゃっていましたが！それ以外は申し分のないツアーでした。ありがとうございました。とても楽しかったです。

Fantastic way to see the highlights of Kyoto. Our guide Hiro was so well organized, informative and sweet. Just the right amount of time at each sight and comfortable bus ride from place to place. Would highly recommend!

Due to the large number of participants, we split into two buses: one for Japanese and one for foreigners. At Shirakawa-go, we had plenty of free time to explore, but since the kids got bored, it would have been nice to visit another location. The lunch was delicious, and the rice cracker baking experience was also a lot of fun. The guide's insights were valuable, and I’m glad I joined the tour instead of going on my own.

参加者が多かったため日本人のバス、外国人のバスと分かれて2つのバスで出発。白川郷ではたっぷり自由時間があり散策できましたが子供が飽きてしまったので、もう一箇所別の場所を観光できると良かったかな。昼食も美味しかったですし、おせんべい焼き体験も大満喫でした。
ガイドさんのお話もためになり、個人で行くよりツアーに参加して良かったです。

The conductor was friendly, and it was a fun trip. Shirakawa-go is best accessed by bus. Thank you very much.

コンダクターさんも気さくで楽しい旅になりました。白川郷はバスで行くのが一番ですね。ありがとうございました。

If you are in Kanazawa and wish to explore Shirakawago, this tour is it.
The tour departs from the JR Kanazawa station Bus terminal.
The tour was held in both Japanese and English.
I must commend the tour guide who spoke excellent English and very informative about Kanazawa and the tour destinations.
The lunch at the Shirakawago was very tasty.
After lunch, we visited Ainokura Village, which was much smaller, less crowded but equally attractive.
I highly recommend the tour to everyone.

My first visit to Shirakawa-go was the day after the first snowfall, and there was a light dusting of snow remaining. The beautiful mountains and the stroll around Shirakawa-go became wonderful memories. I was also glad to finally try the gohei mochi that I had wanted to taste.

The souvenirs recommended by the tour guide and the sushi restaurant were all hits, making for a very satisfying trip. Although we traveled by microbus, I think it allowed us to access routes that wouldn't have been possible otherwise.

Thank you to the driver and the tour guide for all your help.

初めての白川郷。行ったのは初雪の翌日で、薄っすらと雪が残っていました。とても綺麗な山々も、白川郷散策もとてもいい思い出になりました。食べてみたかった五平餅も食べれてよかったです。
添乗員さんのお勧めのお土産もお寿司屋さんも、どれも大当たりで、大満足の旅になりました。
マイクロバスでしたが、マイクロバスだからこそ行けるコースだと思いました。
ドライバーさん、添乗員さん、お世話になりました。

Ichiro, our guide cum driver was perfect! He speaks fluent English , very knowledgeable , friendly & very obliging to our needs. He even brought us to a very interesting local place for lunch. Our 6 hour private tour was indeed very enjoyable.

My husband & I ENJOYED this trip so much. At first we were very nervous about purchasing this trip due to the fact that it had a special “review rebate” but it turned out to exceed our expectations.

This trip wouldn’t have been the same without June! He was an amazing tour guide. Being in a different country can be nervous but he explained the culture in a way that you will be able to understand! We got to visit all of the popular destinations here in Kyoto without worrying about calling a taxi, time or even admission costs. June took care of everything!

We participated as a couple on December 23rd. There were about six groups participating on a weekday. We were visiting Kanazawa for our honeymoon, and this tour was absolutely fantastic! Thank you very much. Besides us, there were participants from China and Indonesia, so surprisingly, the Japanese were in the minority. The guide was wonderful, accommodating everyone with Japanese, English, and occasionally Chinese. I recommend adding an extra night to visit Shirakawa-go when traveling to Kanazawa. Also, I think it would be great to use this tour. The weather was nice, and we had a wonderful time. Thank you!

12月23日に夫婦2名で参加。
平日で6組程の参加でした。
新婚旅行で金沢を訪れていましたが、今回のツアーはとても最高でした！ありがとうございます。
私達以外は中国とインドネシアの方でまさかの日本人が少数派でしたが、
ガイドさんは日本語と英語、時々中国語など参加者への配慮が行き届き素晴らしい方でした。
金沢へ旅行に行く際は一泊追加して白川郷へ行くことをおすすめします。
そして、是非こちらのツアーを利用されると良いと思います。
お天気も良く、素敵な時間をありがとうございました。

We spend 15 days in Japan and took many local tours from many different tour companies, this is by far the best we had.
Jun, our tour guide, a Japanese native with fluent english speaking, very punctual and organized and also gave us enough free time to explore our own. He is very passionate and knowledgeable about Japanese culture and very happy and proudly shared with us along the trip and on every location we visited.
For anyone looking for this tour, I suggest to travel lite, although there's enough time for everyone, we even have a couple with a toddler and stroller within our group at that time, we still manage to finish all location and have spare time. But without our punctual guide, we won't be able to see so many locations in a day.
Very well organized, I will definitely recommend this to everyone.

I would recommend this tour if you are looking for an efficient and effective use of time to cover all the main attractions of Kyoto in 1 day. The attractions covered were all the must see attractions so there was no time wasted at visiting attractions that were less popular. Time spent at each location is also about right - not too long and not too short. It didn’t feel very rush and we still had time to grab some but and walk around on our own a little. The bus was also comfortable and we manage to catch a nap between the attractions that were further apart. The explanations provided by the guide could be abit more detailed (as we are history lovers), but the information provided is definitely enough if you are looking for just an overview and the gists. Overall, it was definitely a day and money well spent given that we managed to cover all the attractions we wanted to see in Kyoto in one day. It was our first time in Kyoto, so this tour really helped to save us a lot of time and trouble of having to figure our way out via public transport. We wouldn’t have been able to cover all the attractions without this tour. The guided tour also helped us enjoy each attraction efficiently such that we do not have to loiter around aimlessly.

Very good experience overall. Professional bus driver who drove safely and kept to the strict timelines. Our guide Joon was very friendly and witty. Well done!
I would suggest that the lunch option should include seafood or halal options. After a full day of walking settling for pure vegetarian food was a bit of a let down. Otherwise, I strongly recommend this tour to visitors who have limited time in Kyoto. It takes you to all the major sites and provides you with a good orientation of the city.

Before joining this tour, I had visited Shirakawa-go on my own via Nagoya and Takayama, but this time, participating in the tour allowed me to efficiently visit more spots, and I was very satisfied! The lunch was delicious, and I appreciated the recommendations for souvenirs and photo spots. It was great to learn about sightseeing and local information unique to the tour. If there are other tours with the same guide, I would definitely like to participate.

このツアーに参加する前、名古屋ー高山経由で自力で白川郷に行ったことがありましたが、今回このツアーに参加して自力で行くより多くのスポットを効率的に回ることができ、大満足でした！
お昼ご飯も美味しかったし、オススメのお土産や撮影スポットを教えていただき、ツアーならではの観光情報・現地情報を知れて良かったです。
同じガイドさんで他のツアーがあれば、ぜひ参加したいと思いました。

Great trip. We were blessed with good weather allowing us to visit the 5th station and see Mt Fuji up close, and clear, although it is pretty cold up there (with the wind chill). Tour guide Yoshi is very professional, courteous, helpful all the way. He provided some good Japanese cultural and historical information which helped us to enjoy the tour even more. The Hakone ropeway ride and the Ashi cruise were also very enjoyable. The lunch was enjoyable. Everything in the trip was great. The drivers were safe & courteous. I couldn't ask for any more. Will definitely recommend this tour to anyone.

I participated with my mother and aunt, making it a group of three. The meeting place at Kanazawa Station was easy to find. I had imagined a small bus, but it was a nice, large bus, and we were assigned seats, which made for a comfortable journey. The guide provided thorough explanations, allowing us to gain knowledge about Shirakawa-go and Gokayama before exploring. There was no snow, so my elderly mother and aunt were able to walk around without any issues. The lunch and rice crackers were delicious, and I’m really glad I participated.

母、伯母を連れて3人で参加しました。集合場所は金沢駅でわかりやすかったです。バスは小さなバスを想像してましたが立派なバスで、席も決めていただいていて快適に移動できました。
ガイドさんの説明がしっかりとあり、白川郷や五箇山の知識を得てからまわることができました。雪はなかったので、高齢の母たちも問題なく歩き回れました。ランチやお煎餅もおいしく、本当に参加してよかったです。

The bright and courteous explanations and attentiveness of our tour guide, Mr. Kuroda, were excellent and made the tour so much better. I am truly grateful. I would love to participate again!

添乗員の黒田さんの明るく丁寧な、説明とお気遣いがとても良く、ツアーが何倍にもなりました。
心から感謝致します。
また参加したいと思います！

This was a great list of places to visit as they are all the places that it would be harder to get to when on your own by public transport. The day was beautiful and our guide was very well informed. I would definitely recommend it. The only negative thing I have to say is that I wish we could have stayed longer at some of the locations but with so many to visit and most of the temples and shrines closing before 5 pm here in Kyoto, there was no choice but to move quickly.