All Reviews for Japan Autumn Tours 2025

It was a trip to Hokkaido with my children. Since it was their first time in Hokkaido, a bus tour filled with highlights was just perfect. I was unsure about where to go and whether to travel by train since I can't drive, but this tour was definitely the right choice. Thanks to the well-timed schedule and the friendly guide, we created wonderful memories.

子供たちを連れての北海道旅行でした。子供たちは初めての北海道なので、北海道の見どころ盛りだくさんなバスツアーはまさにピッタリ。車の運転が出来ないので、どこに行こうか、電車で移動しようかといろいろ迷いましたがこのツアーで大正解でした。ちょうどいい時間配分と、親切なガイドさんのおかげで楽しい思い出が出来ました。

I participated in the Obon summer event. The scenery and the boatman's stories were amazing! However, it was too hot... Next time, I want to join in a different season. ^ ^

お盆の夏日に参加しました。
景色も、船頭さんのお話も最高でした！
だだ、暑すぎて…
今度は季節をかえて参加したいです^ ^

It was a day with on-and-off rain, but during our experience, the rain stopped and we were able to enjoy it. Although there were waves at Lake Shikotsu, we were able to enter the water a little while being mindful of safety. The highlight was the Chitose River. The water was clear, and we could see blooming plants and decaying trees. Thanks to our guide's careful instructions, I was able to paddle well even though it was my first time kayaking. It was fun to talk about the guide's love for Lake Shikotsu and various gourmet foods in Hokkaido.

This became one of my enjoyable memories from summer vacation. I'm glad I made a reservation with Ocean Days. Thank you!

雨が降ったり止んだりの日でしたが、体験時間帯は雨が止んで楽しむことができました。支笏湖は波が立っていたのですが、安全に配慮しながら少しだけ入ることができました。メインは千歳川。水がクリアで花が咲いている植物や朽ちない木などを見ることができました。ガイドさんが丁寧に教えてくれたおかげでカヤック初体験でも上手に漕ぐことができました。ガイドさんの支笏湖愛や北海道のグルメなど色々お話できて楽しかったです。
夏休みの楽しい思い出のひとつになりました。
オーシャンデイズさんで予約して良かったなと思いました。ありがとうございました。

It was absolutely amazing!! The boatman was very entertaining, and the two hours flew by! It was summer, but it was cool! It might be thrilling and fun when the water level is high!

とにかく最高でした！！船頭員さんもとても面白くあっという間の2時間でした！夏でしたが涼しかったです！また水量が多いとスリリングで面白いかも！

I went out with my elementary school daughter and our family of three.
It was my daughter's first time rafting, and we were blessed with good weather, enjoying the 100-minute journey.
The scenery and the large rocks were impressive, and we were captivated by the beauty of the clear river.
As we approached Arashiyama, we got excited in the final stretch while snacking on mitarashi dango and grilled squid from a vendor boat we were sailing alongside.

小学生の娘と家族3人で出かけました。
娘は初めての川下りで、天候にも恵まれ100分ほどの行程を楽しみました。
景観や大岩も見応えあり川も透明度高く美しさに魅了されました。
嵐山に近づいた時に売店船と並航してみたらし団子やイカ焼を求めてつまみながらの終盤に盛り上がりました。

The weather was nice, and the lake was clear and much more beautiful than I imagined. I was very satisfied to see fish in the river! The only regret I have is forgetting to put sunscreen on my legs. I would like to participate in the winter as well!

天気も良く、湖は透き通っていて想像より遥かに綺麗でした。
川では魚も見れて、大満足です！
足に日焼け止め塗り忘れたことだけ後悔しています。。
冬にも参加してみたいです♪

Unfortunately, the cloudy sky made the sightseeing at Lake Shikotsu a bit disappointing, but it was great that the weather was clear during the Lake Toya tour.
The view from the top of Mount Usu, which we reached by ropeway, was amazing!
Additionally, both the driver and the guide were very pleasant, making for an enjoyable tour.
Every time we boarded the bus, we sanitized our hands, and since we listened to the audio guide individually, the atmosphere inside was quiet, and proper infection control measures were in place.

あいにくの曇り空で支笏湖観光はちょっと残念でしたが、洞爺湖観光の時は晴れて良かったです。
ロープウェーで上った有珠山頂上からの景色は最高でした！
また、運転手さんもガイドさんもとても感じが良く、楽しいツアーでした。
バス乗車時は毎回、手指消毒をし、音声ガイドを各自で聞くタイプだったので社内も静かで、感染対策もきちんとされていました。

The one-day tour was packed with a lot of content. I thought the sightseeing time for each stop would be short, but surprisingly, it felt quite relaxed. Although it was an additional fee, I was really glad to be able to enter the bear ranch. The tour guide was kind, recommended delicious places, and took photos for us at photo spots. I am truly grateful. Thank you! I would love to join another tour if there are any available!

1日のツアーにぎゅっと凝縮された内容がたくさん詰まっていました。ひとつひとつの観光時間は短いかと思いましたが、案外ゆったりできます。別料金ではありますが、特にクマ牧場に入れたのは良かったです。ツアーガイドさんも優しく、美味しいお店を教えてくれたり、写真スポットで写真を撮ってくれたり、本当に感謝しています。ありがとうございます！また他のツアーがあれば参加したいです！！

Thanks to this tour, I had a truly wonderful trip. The guide was very kind and carefully shared delicious local foods and sightseeing spots. The yogurt recommended by the guide was extremely tasty, and I bought it again at the airport.

Thank you for a great day.

このツアーのおかげでとても素晴らしい旅行となることが出来ました。
ガイドさんもとても優しく、現地の美味しい食べ物や観光地を丁寧に教えて下さいました。ガイドさんがお勧めして下さったヨーグルトが非常に美味しく、空港で再び購入しました。

一日、ありがとうございました。

This time, it was a leisurely 1 hour and 40-minute river descent, and I enjoyed it without getting splashed too much. I want to go again.

今回はゆるやかな1時間40分の川下りだったのですがあまり水も掛からずゆったりと楽しかったです。また行きたいです。

The water level was good, so it was very thrilling and fun. The boatman's stories were enjoyable, and the hour and a half flew by. Next time, I want to ride during the autumn foliage season. It became a wonderful memory.

水量もあったのでとてもスリルがあり楽しかったです。船頭さんのお話も楽しくて1時間半あっとゆうまでした。次回は紅葉の季節に乗りたいです。とてもいい思い出になりました。

When I went to Lake Shikotsu before, I watched people kayaking from a bridge and thought, "I definitely want to do that next time!" This time, I fulfilled that wish.

Riding on the kayak while feeling the wind on the emerald green lake was an amazing experience. I'm glad I participated; it became a wonderful memory. If I could wish for anything, it would have been even better if I could have gone on a longer course.

前に支笏湖に行った時に橋の上からカヤックをする人達を眺めて是非次回はやるぞーと思っていたカヤック！今回念願果たしました。
とにかくエメラルドグリーンに染まった湖をカヤックに乗りながら風を感じられて最高の気分でした。参加して良い思い出になりました。
欲を言えばもう少し長いコースを行けたらもっと良かったかな？

It was a tour where I could fully enjoy the beauty of Lake Shikotsu. The staff were kind and taught us various interesting things about Lake Shikotsu. I would love to participate again.

支笏湖の美しさを満喫できるツアーでした。スタッフさんも親切で、支笏湖のことについて、いろいろ楽しく教えてくれました。また参加したいです。

I went on August 21. The boatman's stories were fun! It had rained until the day before, so the water level was high and there were waves, which made it enjoyable. I was a bit worried about the weather, but I used an umbrella and it was hot. The mitarashi dango that came by boat at the end was too delicious! Haha, there was greenery, and it was soothing. I want to see beautiful scenery with cherry blossoms and autumn leaves! I also want to take the trolley train again!

8月21日に行ってきました。船頭さんのお話楽しかったです！前日まで雨で水量多くて波もあって楽しく乗れました、天気も気になりまたが日傘して暑いぐらいでした。最後にボートで売りにきてくれたみたらし団子美味しすぎました！笑　緑もあって癒やされました。桜、紅葉と綺麗な景色みてみたいです！トロッコ列車もリベンジしたいです！

Although it was drizzling on and off, the clarity of the water remained unchanged, making for a very beautiful kayaking experience. Our family participated with our pet, and the guide assisted us with putting the life jacket on our dog and was attentive throughout the experience. However, due to the bad weather, we couldn't have the experience on Lake Shikotsu for safety reasons, but we still had plenty of fun on the Chitose River flowing out from Lake Shikotsu.

小雨が降ったり止んだりでしたが、水のクリア度に変わりがなくとてもキレイなカヤック体験となりました。
我が家はペット同伴での参加でしたが、ワンコのライフジャケット装着からガイドさんがアシストしてくださり、体験中も終始気にかけてくださりました。
ただ、悪天候でしたので支笏湖での体験は安全上の理由から出来ませんでしたが、支笏湖から流れ出す千歳川での体験でも充分楽しめました。

The day trip bus tour was great!

日帰りバスツアー❣️とても良かったです❣️

Since it was a reservation made in advance, I just had to show the printed paper and fill out one form to complete the check-in. It was simple.

I was worried about the weather, and it poured rain during the river descent and after we got off, but it was fun in its own way. The banter with the boatman was enjoyable, and although it was said to last about an hour and forty minutes, it felt like no time at all. I would love to experience it in a different season as well.

事前予約だったので、印刷した紙を見せ用紙を１枚記入で受付終了。
簡単でした。
お天気が心配でしたが、川下りの途中と降りてからが土砂降りでしたが、それはそれで楽しかったです。
船頭さんの掛け合いも楽しくて、１時間４０分ほどといわれましたが、あっという間で、違った季節も行ってみたいと思えました。

As a summer vacation memory, I invited a female acquaintance and her children to experience the Hozu River boat ride in Kyoto. The weather forecast at the time predicted rain, but it didn't rain much, and the water level was reportedly very good, about ten times a year. It was the first time for both the acquaintance and the children to go down the river, and they were very pleased with the boatman's calls, conversations, and the thrilling steering. They mentioned that they would like to come again if given the chance. They returned with smiles and were very satisfied. Thank you very much!

夏休みの思い出として、、知人の女性とその子どもたちの旅行として、京都保津川下りを考えて招待しました。
当時の天気予報は雨となってましたが、それほど雨も降って無くて、年に10回ほどのとても良い水位だったそうです。
知人の女性も子どもたちも、川下りは初めてだったそうで、船頭さんのかけ声や会話、それにスリル有る操縦に、知人の女性と子どもたちは大変喜んでました。
機会が有れば、また、来たいと言ってました。
笑顔で帰れて、大変満足してます。
ありがとうございました！

I participated with a friend. The boatman's talk was entertaining, and the reactions of the other guests made it even more enjoyable, so we had a great time for the full two hours.

I heard it was a day with low water levels, but my friend, who was sitting at the end of the second row, ended up with his pants completely soaked. (We laughed and agreed that it was a good idea to wear clothes that could get wet! It was even wetter than at Jurapa!)

At 4,100 yen, it's not exactly cheap for students, but I'm glad I experienced it! I would love to use this service again.

友人と2人で参加しました。船頭さんのトークが面白く、また同乗していた他のお客さんの反応が良かったこともあり、2時間目いっぱい楽しめました。
水量は少ない日とのことでしたが、2列目の端に座っていた友人はズボンがビジョビジョになっていました。(濡れてもいい服装にして大正解！ジュラパより濡れる！と笑い合いました)
4100円、学生からすると決して安くはないですが体験して良かったです！また利用させて頂きたいです。

Since I had made a reservation in advance on this site, I only needed to check in on the second floor of the boarding area. It's definitely smoother if you bring the printed reservation. The cost was 4,100 yen, and the boarding time varies depending on the river's flow, but this time it was about 1 hour and 40 minutes. I want to go again in the fall.

前もってこのサイトで予約していたので乗船場の2階で受付をするだけでした。必ず予約した印刷物を持って行った方がスムーズです。4100円のコスバもよく川の流れによって乗船時間が違いますか゛今回の乗船は1時間40分くらいでした。秋にもう一度行きたいです。

I had a great time, but the seat I was in was right in the middle, making it difficult to hear the talks from both the guide in front and the one behind. Also, since the boat was full, sitting in a narrow seat for a long time was a bit tough on my back and bottom. However, the river ride itself was very enjoyable, so I would like to go again!

とても楽しかったのですが、座った席が丁度真ん中で前の船頭さんのトークと後ろの船頭さんのトークが一番聞こえにくい場所で楽しみきれませんでした…
また、満席での川下りだったので、長時間狭い席に座り続けるのは若干腰とお尻がキツかったです。
川下り自体はとても楽しかったのでまた行きたいと思います！

I participated in mid-August 2022. I traveled by train from Torokko Saga Station to Torokko Kameoka Station, and then immediately took a bus to the boarding area. At the boarding area, I exchanged the tickets I purchased through VELTOLA, and I thought I would have to wait about an hour until 2 PM, but on the day I participated, my name was called relatively quickly (in about 20 minutes) and I was able to board.

The interactions among the three boatmen were entertaining and educational, the scenery was beautiful, and we cheered at the occasional rapids, making the 1 hour and 40 minutes fly by! (I heard that on days with fast currents, it takes less than an hour!) I definitely want to participate again in a different season! (The autumn foliage period must be a spectacular sight!) My 3-year-old son and 6-year-old daughter really enjoyed the ever-changing scenery.

Since we were dropped off right in front of Togetsukyo Bridge, I think it's a great course to explore Arashiyama and then return to Kyoto City by the Arashiyama Electric Railway. Thank you to the boatmen for a wonderful time!

2022年8月中旬の参加でした。トロッコ嵯峨駅からトロッコ亀岡駅までトロッコで移動して、すぐに出ていたバスで乗船場に移動。乗船場の受付でVELTOLAで購入していたチケットを引き換えて、14時まで約1時間待つのかと思いきや、参加した日は割とすぐ(20分くらい)名前を呼ばれて乗船できました。
船頭さんたち3人の掛け合いも面白く、勉強になり、景色も良く、時々現れる急流に歓声をあげながらあっという間の1時間40分でした！(流れの早い日は1時間弱でついてしまうそうです！)季節を変えてまたぜひ参加したいです！(紅葉の時期もきっと絶景のはず！)3歳の息子も、6歳の娘もどんどん変わる景色をとても楽しんでいました。
渡月橋の目の前で降ろして頂けるので嵐山で観光して、嵐電で京都市内に戻るのが良いコースだと思いました。船頭さん方、楽しいひと時をありがとうございました！

Without a car in the vast Hokkaido, it's quite difficult to reach the places I want to go. That's where I found this tour. Not only can you visit Lake Toya and Lake Shikotsu, but also Hell Valley! I enjoyed it while reminiscing about my school trip days and eating delicious food. I've personally been to Lake Shikotsu by bus, but there are so few buses that while it doesn't cost much, it takes a lot of time... Time is important when traveling, so this tour was very helpful.

I wish I could have seen Showa Shinzan from a better angle... Also, during the rest stop at the service area, I found myself wishing for an extra 10 minutes because I wanted to eat more delicious food!

車がないと広い北海道、なかなか自分の行きたい場所にいけない(*_*;
そんな所、見つけたのがこちらのツアー。
洞爺湖、支笏湖だけでなく、地獄谷まで観光できてしまう！
昔の修学旅行を思い出しながら、美味しいもの食べながら楽しみました。
支笏湖は、バスで個人的に行ったことがありますが、何せ、本数が少ないので
お金はかかりませんが時間がかかる・・・・
旅先は時間も大事ですので、こちらのツアーは有難かったです。

昭和新山は、もう少し、角度のいいところから見たかったかな・・・・・
またSAの休憩は、美味しいものも食べたいからあと10分欲しい！と思ってしまいました。

It's wonderful (^^)
Thank you (●＾o＾●)
Thank you (^^)
Thank you m(_ _)m
Thank you (●＾o＾●)

素敵です(^^)
ありがとう（●＾o＾●）
ありがとう(^^)
ありがとうm(_ _)m
ありがとう（●＾o＾●）

The three boatmen were very enjoyable to talk to, and the 16 km, 1.5-hour experience flew by. Along the way, we also spotted creatures like herons, soft-shelled turtles, and other animals. The dumplings and cucumbers we ate on the boat were also fantastic.

船頭さんたち3人が、とても楽しくトークしてくださり、あっという間の16km、1時間半の体験でした。途中、アオサギやスッポン、かめ等の生き物たちも見かけました。舟で食べるお団子やきゅうりも最高でした。

I took a ride on the trolley train and experienced the Hozu River boat ride! I went with my two sons, who are a university student and a high school student. The boatman was fun to talk to, and the river's current was stronger than I expected. My sons were able to enjoy nature and the scenery. It seems that the seating arrangement on the boat changes depending on the number of people, so I wanted to sit in the very front, but we ended up in the second row from the back, which was a bit disappointing. However, I understand that it was arranged that way for the balance of the boat.

トロッコ列車に乗って、保津川下り体験してきました！大学生、高校生の息子2人と私三人で行ってきました！船頭さんも楽しく話してくれて、川の流れも思っていたより勢いもあり息子たちも自然の経験ができ景色も楽しむことができました。船に乗る際に人数によって座る座席が変わるようなので、1番前に乗りたかったのですが三人は後ろから2列目となったことが残念でしたが、船のバランスを考えてそうなっているという事でした。。。

It was a tour that allowed me to experience the history of Hokkaido's great nature. The guide was interesting and kind. If I had to say something, I think it would have been better if we had a bit more time at places like the visitor center.

北海道の大自然の歴史に触れることのできたツアーでした。ガイドの方も面白くて親切でした。強いて言えば、ビジターセンター等にもう少し滞在時間が長ければ良かったと思いました。

The travel time and sightseeing time were just right. I would like to use VELTRA for another trip as well.

移動時間も、見学時間も適当でよかったです。
また違う旅行でもVELTRAを利用したいと思います。。

When the tour price is reasonable, it's common to spend a long time at souvenir shops, leaving little time for sightseeing. However, this tour had none of that, and although it was a whirlwind tour, I was able to efficiently see stunning views. I enjoyed it even as a solo traveler!

ツアーの価格がお手頃な場合、行く先々でお土産物屋さんに長く滞在させられ、見学の時間が少ない場合も多いのですが、このツアーはそのようなことが一切なく、弾丸ツアーではあるものの、絶景を効率的に見て回れます。
1人参加でも十分楽しめました！

My friend and I participated together. It was my first time canoeing, but the guide kindly taught us how to paddle at the beginning, so I felt at ease. During the tour, the guide also managed the overall pace and directed the course, allowing us to participate until the end without overexerting ourselves. We had a really enjoyable time. Thank you very much.

友人と私の2人で参加しました。
カヌーは初めてでしたが、ガイドの方が漕ぎ方を最初に優しくレクチャーしてくださったので安心してできました。ツアー中も全体のペースを見ながらコースを指示してくださったので、無理せず最後まで参加できました。
とても楽しく過ごすことができました。本当にありがとうございました。