All Reviews for Japan Autumn Tours 2024

On the morning of the day, I was directed to a different bus departure location than the meeting point during check-in, and I waited there alone, but the bus was nowhere to be found. I spotted the bus number a little further ahead, but the bus had already started moving. I dashed to catch up, knocked on the door, and managed to get the driver to open it so I could slip onto the bus.

I can't help but feel traumatized wondering why they didn't come to pick me up at the designated location if I wasn't there. Since I was the only Japanese person, it made me sad to think that my absence might have been more convenient for them. The guide spoke only in Chinese, so I felt completely out of place as a Japanese person. This was the first time I realized that this tour was prepared for foreigners.

However, I did receive the minimum necessary information in Japanese regarding the meeting time. I visited all the scheduled places while getting drenched in the pouring rain, but it was a tour that left a bad aftertaste.

当日の朝、受付の時に集合場所とは違うバスの発車場所を案内され、1人でそこで待っていましたが、バスは見当たらず、少し先の場所でバスのナンバーを見つけたのですが、もうバスは動き出していました。猛ダッシュで追いかけてドアを叩いて運転手さんに開けて貰ってなんとかバスに滑り込みました。
何故私が居なかったら案内の場所まで迎えに来てくれなかったのかと、トラウマです。
日本人は私1人だから、いない方が好都合だったのかもと悲しくなりました。
ガイドは始終中国語だったので、日本人は完全にアウェイな存在でした。
これは外国人向けに用意されたツアーという事を初めて理解しました。
ですが、集合時間などの最低限の日本語の案内はして貰いました。
土砂降りの雨の中、ずぶ濡れになりながら全ての予定場所は周りましたが、
後味の悪いツアーでした。

The day before, I came to Hakata from the Kanto region for a concert. Since I was there, I wanted to do some sightseeing! I considered taking the train to Yufuin and Beppu Onsen, but it would take a long time and the transfers were complicated. I found this tour and decided right away. I was also able to visit Dazaifu Tenmangu, which I hadn't planned on. Once I arrived at the location, I had almost complete freedom until the meeting time, so it was relaxing.

前日はコンサートで関東から博多に来ました
せっかくなので観光もしたい！
由布院と別府温泉に行ってみたく電車で検討しましたが時間がかかるし乗継が大変
このツアーを見つけて即決
予定していなかった太宰府天満宮にも行けました
現地に着いて集合時間まではほぼ自由なので楽でした

A day trip that can be reached by bus from Hakata Station in about 3 hours.

I highly recommend it because you can visit places that are not easily accessible with a knowledgeable guide.

博多駅からバスで約3時で行ける日帰りツアー

なかなか行けなかった場所に丁寧なガイド付きで行けるので、とてもおすすめてす。

The guide from Shusan was very enjoyable and spoke Japanese well. Although most of the group was from China, they were well-mannered, arrived on time for departure, and the bus was quiet, just like a Japanese tour. However, since the points of interest are only on the bus, I think it would be better to know this in advance to enhance your experience. Meals are not provided at the rest stop, so I recommend buying food and bringing it with you.

シュウサンのガイドはとても楽しく日本語も上手でした。
ほぼ中国の方でしたが　マナ-もよく出発時刻に揃っているしバスの中も静かで日本のツアーと変わりない様子でした。
ただポイントはバスの中だけなので事前に知っておいた方が楽しめると思います。
休憩場所でのご飯は望めませんのでご飯は買って持参したほうがいいと思います。

I think you can enjoy this even if you participate alone, thanks to the thoughtful support from guide Mr. Yuu and driver Mr. Abe. It's great that we can cover a lot efficiently. There isn't time for lunch, but you can buy light snacks like hot dogs at the destination.

ガイドの周さん、ドライバーあべさんの気配りがある対応で、一人参加でも楽しめると思います。効率よく周れるのがいい。昼食の時間はありませんが目的地でホットドッグなど軽食を買うことが出来ます。

The tour guide, Chen, was cheerful and efficient, making it an incredibly fun day. Takachiho is not a place you can visit often. The wonderful scenery nourished my heart during the trip. When the tour guide is bright, the journey is truly enjoyable. Thank you.

添乗員さん、陳さんが明るくて、テキパキしていて、最高に楽しい一日でした。高千穂は、そうそう行ける所ではありません。素晴らしい景色が、私にとって心に栄養をつけた旅でした。添乗員さんが明るいと旅も最高に楽しい。ありがとう。

Since it was a tour for foreigners, I had some anxiety. We were the only two Japanese people. However, our guide, Shu, was very considerate from the time we gathered. Throughout the tour, he was always cheerful and provided an enjoyable experience. He guided us in both Chinese and Japanese, and it was clear that he was always attentive to the participants. The weather wasn't great, but thanks to Shu, it turned out to be a fun day.

外国人向けのツアーであった為、不安がありました
日本人は私達２人だけでした、
しかし、ガイドのシュウさんが集合時から私達にとても気を遣って下さり。
ツアー中も常に明るく、楽しいガイドをしてくださりました
中国語と日本語両方でガイドしてくださり
常に参加者に気配りをしている様子が伺えました
お天気はイマイチでしたが、シュウさんのおかげて楽しい１日となりました

It was wonderful with a charming atmosphere. The view from the observation deck was breathtaking, as if time had stopped. The food was also delicious.

風情があって最高でした。
特に展望台から見た景色は、時が止まったようで感動しました。
食事も美味しかったです。

The guide, interpreter, and driver were all nice people who provided explanations and recommendations, making for a comfortable experience. Most of the participants were inbound travelers, but everyone had good manners, and we were able to enjoy a fun day. Next time, I would like to take the same tour to Shirakawa-go in winter.

ガイドさん通訳さんドライバーさん
皆さんいい人で説明やおすすめも教えてくれて快適でした。
ほとんどインバウンドの方たちですが皆さん
マナーも良く楽しい１日過ごせました。
今度は冬の白川郷にも同じツアーで行って
みたいです。

The lunch included at the cafeteria left us with a somewhat constrained schedule. During Golden Week, Shirakawa-go's facilities were extremely crowded. Given that we could only stay for just over three hours, I would have preferred free time. This way, everyone could spend their time more flexibly according to their own purposes and schedules.

Regarding meals, there are many delicious and diverse food options available throughout Shirakawa-go and Gokayama, so it would be best to allow individuals to enjoy their own food experiences. Especially for tours with many foreigners, preferences vary by cultural background, and there are also religious restrictions (for example, Indians cannot eat beef, and Muslims have halal requirements), so it's better to avoid a standardized meal.

The lack of charging ports for mobile devices on the bus was a critical issue. In today's long sightseeing bus tours, charging facilities are a must.

食堂での昼食が付いていたので中途半端に時間が拘束された。
ＧＷ最中で白川郷各施設は大混雑。その中でグロス３時間強しか滞在できないので、フリータイムにしてほしかった。その方が、各人の目的と都合に合わせて機動的に時間を過ごせる。
食事に関しては、白川郷と五箇山の随所においしそうで多様な飲食物が販売されており、各自好みの食べ歩きに任せてよいだろう。
特に外国人が多いツァーの場合は、出身国の文化ごとに食事の好みが異なる上、宗教上の制約もある（インド人は牛肉ダメ、イスラム系はハラルの制限）ので、画一的な定食はやめた方がよい。

バス内部に携帯充電用の電源がなかったのは致命的。いまどきの長時間の観光バスツァーでは、充電設備はマストである

Lunch was a bit disappointing. We were seated outside with another group, and it was very cold due to the strong wind. The fire for grilling the meat went out quickly because of the wind, and when I informed the restaurant staff, they seemed to have forgotten about it, so we had to wait a long time. I hope they can adjust the seating to avoid overlapping with other groups.

The sightseeing portion was good. We were able to finish smoothly without any traffic jams.

昼食が少し残念だった。他の団体と被っており、外の席で食べたが、風が強くてとても寒かった。強風のせいで、お肉を焼くための火が早く消えてしまったので、レストランの方に伝えたが、忘れられておりずっと待たされた。他の団体と被らないように調節して欲しい。
観光内容は良かった。渋滞もなくスムーズに終えることが出来た。

It was a tour with many international participants, but I was able to enjoy it without any particular inconveniences. I'm glad I participated since these were places I wouldn't have been able to visit on my own. The air conditioning in the bus was blowing from the back, and it was a bit cold.

海外の方が多いツアーということでしたが特に不便なこともなく楽しめました
個人ではなかなか行けない場所ばかりだったので参加して良かったです
バスの中が冷房の風が後ろからあたり少し寒かったです。

This time, I participated in a bus tour at my grandmother's request. It was rainy in the morning, but we thoroughly enjoyed Dazaifu Tenmangu, Yufuin, and Kamado Jigoku! We also got to eat a lot of delicious food ❤️ The ropeway depends on the weather, but I think other places can be enjoyed even if it rains! The driver, our guide Mr. Chong, and the locals were all very kind and wonderful people, making it a very satisfying trip for my chatty grandmother. The foreign participants were also very well-mannered, making it a pleasant bus tour. If I have the chance again, I would love to participate! Thank you very much.

今回おばあちゃんの希望でバスツアーに参加させて頂きました。
午前中は雨でしたが、太宰府天満宮、湯布院、かまど地獄をとても堪能できました！美味しいものもいっぱい食べれました❤️
ロープウェイはお天気次第ですが、他のところは雨が降っていても充分に楽しめると思います！
運転手の方、ガイドのチョンさん、地元の方もとても優しく良い方ばかりで、おしゃべりのおばあちゃんも大満足の旅でした。
一緒に参加していた外国の方々も、マナーがとてもよく、気持ちの良いバスツアーになりました。
また、機会があれば参加させて頂きます！
ありがとうございました。

The weather was great, and the course was good. Especially, our guide, Ryu, was wonderful; he was fluent and knowledgeable in Chinese, English, and Japanese. I was the only Japanese participant, but he explained everything diligently in all three languages at the same ratio. I think he might be a graduate student studying abroad, but he was very considerate towards me, the oldest participant, and I am grateful for that.

お天気にも恵まれ、コースも良かった。特にガイドのリュウさんが素晴らしく、中国語、英語、日本語、どれも流暢で博識。日本人は私1人でしたが3ヶ国、どれも同じ比率で一所懸命、説明してくれました。たぶん留学の大学院生かと思いますがが、参加者最長老らしい私に、色々気遣い頂き、感謝です。

The weather was unavoidable, but descending the stairs in the heavy rain at Takachiho was tough. The guide prioritized Chinese, followed by English, and even though there were four Japanese guests, the information provided to us felt minimal, making us feel somewhat neglected in terms of service. The guide from the previous day provided explanations in three languages, and all were delivered with the same level of detail and care, even though there was only one Japanese person.

天候はいたしかたありませんが、土砂降りのなか高千穂で、ひたすら下り階段は辛かったです。ガイドも中国語が優先で次に英語、日本人客も4人はいたのに案内は最後に少しで、サービスとしては粗末に扱われた感じ。前日のガイドさんは3ヶ国語で、どちらも同じ比率できっちりと丁寧な説明でした。日本人は1人でしたが。

As of April 29, 2025, I visited the newly opened café "Kachōfūgetsu." It was enjoyable to hear about the local information along the way from Kanazawa.

2025年4月29日時点で今年開店したばかりの喫茶店「花鳥風月」があり早速行きました。
金沢からの道中で道すがらの土地情報を聞けて楽しかった

When my friend went last week, they could only see half of Mount Fuji, but they were lucky with the weather and got to see the beautiful clear Mount Fuji. The houtou udon for lunch was also delicious.

友人が先週行った時は、富士山が半分だけしか見えませんでしたが、お天気に恵まれて、晴天の綺麗な富士山がみれました。
お昼のほうとううどんも美味しかったです。

This was my first time visiting Takayama and Shirakawa-go. It was a one-day course departing from and returning to Nagoya. The tour guide and the bus driver were wonderful, making the journey comfortable both ways. Just before arrival, the tour guide wrote notes on a map and explained it to each group. The driver was always smiling and had a great vibe.

As for the sightseeing spots, I can say they are "a must-visit at least once in your life." Especially in Shirakawa-go, I recommend the "interior tours" at several houses. I visited Meizenji, and it was incredibly fascinating to see the depth of history and culture!

初『高山・白川郷』でした。名古屋発着の１日コース。
添乗員さん＋バスの運転手さんがすばらしくて、行き帰りの行程も快適でした。
到着直前に、添乗員さんが地図に手書きの書き込みをつけて、一組ずつ説明して渡してくれます。運転手さんもいつも笑顔でいい感じの方。
観光地については、『人生で一度は訪れるべき』っていう感想です。特に白川郷では、数軒ある『内部見学』がオススメです。私は『明善寺』でしたが、奥深さがいろいろと見えてめちゃくちゃ興味深かったです❗️

Shirakawa-go is definitely worth a visit. While exploring the town is nice, be sure to go up to the observation deck as well. It's a shame that I only had time to buy souvenirs in Takayama.

白川郷は一度は訪れると良いですよ街中散策も良いですが展望台も上がってみて下さい
飛騨高山はお土産を買う時間しかなかったのが残念

Most of the participants were from overseas, and the guide provided explanations in three languages. It was also great that the bus was large and spacious. We were able to visit three tourist attractions in one day, and the time spent at each location was just right.

参加者のほとんどが海外の方で、ガイドさんは3カ国語で説明をしてくれました。バスが大型で広々使うことができたのもよかったです。観光名所3ヶ所に1日で行け、滞在時間もそれぞれちょうどよかったです。

I used the Sky Bus for the first time. I rode with my 85-year-old father and three generations together. I didn't have high expectations, but the moment we got on the expressway, I fully enjoyed the refreshing feeling of the open bus. It was like a natural roller coaster; it was so much fun!

初めてスカイバス利用しました。
８５歳の父と三世代で乗車
そんなに期待していませんでしたが、首都高に乗った瞬間から
オープンバスの爽快感を満喫
まるで天然ジェットコースターのよう、めちゃくちゃ楽しかった。

The guide was Chinese and was fluent in Japanese, using three languages as indicated in the tour information. Most of the participants were Chinese, with only us being Japanese, but the guide paid close attention to us and provided detailed sightseeing information. We were able to enjoy the tour with peace of mind. Thank you, guide.

中国人のガイドさんでした。ツアーの案内のとおり3カ国語を使いこなせる方で、流暢な日本語でした。利用者の殆どは中国の方で日本人は私達のみでしたがガイドさんは私達によく気を配り詳しく観光案内をしていただけました。安心してツアーを満喫できました。ガイドさん、ありがとうございました。

It was a tour from Kanazawa Station to Shirakawa-go, and the tour guide was wonderful! There were more than half foreign visitors, and they guided us in both Japanese and English in a fun way.

The beautiful gassho-zukuri scenery of Shirakawa-go was truly amazing. I want to visit Shirakawa-go in winter as well!

金沢駅から白川郷へのツアーでしたが添乗員の方が素晴らしかったです‼️
外国人の方が半数以上居たのですが日本語英語と楽しくガイドして頂きました。

白川郷の素敵な合掌造り景色がとても素晴らしかった。冬の白川郷にも来たいと思います‼️

I was with people from various countries, and I was impressed by everyone's good manners. I would like a map to be prepared in advance. It was my first time visiting Gujo Hachiman, and I want to go again early.

多国の方とご一緒でしたがみなさんマナーが良く関心しました。
事前にマップを用意して欲しいです。
郡上八幡は初めて訪れた場所でした、早い時間にもう一度行きたいです。

We had a lot of free time to spend in the villages. The guide and driver were both very experienced and well organized.

We loved the lunch in an traditional restaurant in a very small village. ( Only 9 houses).

We can highly recommend this trip!

The tour itself was guided by a kind person who provided explanations in simple Japanese just for the Japanese participants. Although it was mostly a Chinese-speaking guide, the Chinese and Taiwanese tourists also kept to the schedule, allowing us to return quickly.

ツアー自体はガイドの方は親切で日本人だけには簡単な日本語で案内してくれました。ほぼ中国語のガイドでしたが 中国人や台湾人の観光客も時間を守ってくれ早く戻ることが出来ました。

While Shirakawa-go is famous in winter, spring is perfect for walking and exploring. A little snow remained on the ground, and the contrast between the cherry blossoms and the gassho-zukuri architecture was lovely.

冬の白川郷が有名ですが、春は歩きやすく散策には最高です。雪が地面に少し残り、桜と合掌造りのコントラストが素敵でした。

I think we were the only two Japanese participants this time. The guide was from China and explained the highlights of each location in Chinese, English, and Japanese. I felt it was a great value to visit three places at this price.

今回参加した中で、私たち2名だけが日本人だったと思います。
ガイドさんは中国の方で、中国語、英語、日本語で各地の見どころを説明してくださいました。
このお値段で3カ所まわれてコスパよかったと思います。

As I read in the reviews, it was quite a struggle to find the guide at the morning meeting point. Once I found someone who seemed to be the guide, I was shown a list to find my name. If it wasn't there, I had to go to the guide for a different bus and search for my name again.

Once the group gathered, we hurriedly followed the guide to the bus stop. The guide was Chinese, so the initial explanation was in Chinese, followed by a brief translation in English. There was hardly any explanation in Japanese.

Before arriving in Gujo, there was a long explanation in Chinese, then a brief summary in English and a little in Japanese. The free time was less than an hour, and those who wanted to walk freely had to do so on their own, while others followed the fast-paced guide. During the walk, there wasn't much explanation, and participants were busy taking photos while trying to catch up with the guide.

Once everyone was gathered, the bus departed for Hida Takayama. Again, the explanation was long in Chinese, with a simple English summary, and in Japanese it was very brief, like "This is Hida Takayama. The meeting time is at what time. That's all." I had been there several times before, so it was fine for me, but my partner, who only speaks English, found it difficult to understand if they weren't focused when the guide explained in English.

The old town was crowded with foreign tourists, and entering shops took some time, so we just walked around without stopping anywhere. The free time there was about two hours, but as long as we decided on which shops to visit and where to grab a snack, we managed to get around. This time, we had Hida beef buns, visited a chopstick shop (where I had my name engraved on chopsticks), enjoyed mitarashi dango, gohei mochi, and even did a sake tasting at a brewery (though we rushed through it).

We arrived at Shirakawa-go around 4 PM, so it was disappointing that some shops and houses were closed. The sightseeing there was mostly free as well.

We felt good about visiting three cities in one day, but I wished the guide had done a bit more guiding. If I could wish for anything, I would have liked a bit more free time, especially since our stay in Gujo was too short.

So, I gave it a rating of ⭐3.

レビューで読んでいた通り、朝の集合場所でガイドを見つけるのに一苦労。
そしてガイドらしき人をみつけたらそこでリストを見せられ自分の名前を探す→見つからなければ違う号車だからそっちのガイドのところへ行き再度自分の名前を探す。

人数が集まった様なら急ぎ足で歩くガイドのあとを必死で追いかけバス乗場まで。
ガイドは中国人だったので最初の説明は中国語。その後簡単に訳した英語。そして日本語では殆ど説明がないといっていい。

まず最初に郡上へ着く直前に長々と中国語で説明、そして簡単な英語と日本語でも少し。
自由時間は1時間もなく、自由に歩き回りたい人は自分で歩きそれ以外は早足のガイドに着いていく感じ。
歩いている間たいした説明もなく参加者は写真を撮っては早歩きでガイドに追い付く感じ。

そして人数揃ったらバスは出発飛騨高山へ。ここでも説明は同じく長い中国語での説明と簡単な英語に日本語では「飛騨高山です。集合時間は何時です。以上」みたいにとても簡素でした。
私は何度か行っていたのでそれでも大丈夫でしたが、初めて行ったパートナーは英語しか喋れないのでガイドが英語で説明する時に集中していないとよくわからない感じでした。
古い町並みは外人の観光客で溢れ、お店に入るとちょっと時間がかかってしまうため片道はどこも立ち寄らずに町を見て歩いた感じです。
そこでの自由時間は2時間くらいの自由時間でしたが行く店と買い食いするお店さえ決めておけばなんとかまわれました。
今回は飛騨牛肉まん、お箸屋さん（お箸に名前を入れてもらいました）、みたらし団子、五平餅、そして酒蔵にて飲み比べ（かなり急いで飲みましたが）もできました。

そして白川郷に着いたのが4時くらいだったので閉まっているお店や家があったのが残念でした。
ここでの観光も殆ど自由でした。

私たちは1日で3都市まわれたので良かったと思っていますが、ガイドとしてついて来るならもう少しガイドらしいことしてほしかったです。
欲を言えば自由時間がもう少し欲しかったなあと。
特に郡上での滞在は短すぎました。

ということで⭐3にさせてもらいました

I participated in this tour with a friend who came to Japan from abroad. I think the bus tour that takes you to Takayama and Shirakawa-go in one day is a great deal. Once we arrived in Takayama and Shirakawa-go, we had free time to enjoy cherry blossom viewing while sampling food, and we had a wonderful time.

外国から日本旅行に来た友人と一緒に参加しました。1日で高山、白川郷に連れて行ってもらえるバスツアーはお得だと思います。高山、白川郷に着いてからは自由行動で、食べ歩きをしながらお花見をしたり、楽しく過ごすことができました。