All Reviews for Sightseeing Tours

I only saw the street trees on Midosuji... Once I got on the highway, it was too fast to see anything. I thought I could see the Nakano Island art, but I couldn't. I also couldn't hear the microphone clearly, so I didn't understand anything. It wasn't worth the 2000 yen.

御堂筋街路樹見ただけ…高速乗ったら速すぎて見れないし｡中之島アートとか見られる思ったのに。マイクの声も聞きにくくてわからんし。2000円の価値なしでした。

Although there were mostly foreign visitors, the explanations were sufficient and I enjoyed it. The progress was smooth, and the lunch at Kiyomizu Temple was a calm dining spot typical of Kyoto, unlike the noisy places in group tours, which exceeded my expectations.

ほぼ外国の方でしたが説明も充分で楽しめました。進行もスムーズでしたし混み合う清水寺でのランチは京都らしい落ち着いたお食事処。団体旅行でのうるさい場所と違い期待以上でした

I had a wonderful time. The tour guide, Maria, was friendly and easy to talk to, and her explanations were clear and helpful. If I have the opportunity again, I would like to use your services. Thank you in advance for that time.

楽しい時間を、過ごさせていだたきました。添乗員のマリアさんも、気さくで話しやすく、説明も分かりやすく、最高でした。又、機会が有れば、利用させて頂きたいと思います。その節は、宜しくお願いいたします。

Moving smoothly through Kyoto's attractions was easy, even for an elderly couple, and I can recommend Kyoto sightseeing to anyone.

What impressed me was that after the tour, "Bunko," who had been working with us, accompanied us to Osaka's Dotonbori, saying that it was on her way home. She guided us on the train and subway, making what would have been a long journey very smooth. I am truly grateful for that. Beyond the beauty of Kyoto, I was really happy to meet such a kind person. It became my best memory. I will visit again. Thank you very much.

京都の見所をスムーズに移動、老夫婦でも問題なく、京都見物を誰にでも話せます。
感動したのは、ガ勤めて勤めていた「文子」さんがツアー解散後、大阪道頓堀に移動する私たちを帰り方向が近いと言うことで、一緒に電車や地下鉄に乗ってくれて案内してくれました。私たちだけでしたら長時間かかる移動がとてもスムーズで、心から感謝してます。京都の美しさもさることながら、親切な方に出会えて、本当に嬉しかったです。一番の思い出となりました。また伺います。ありがとうございました。

Despite the fact that the cost for two people was deducted, I was told that there was no reservation for two. The tour guide also got angry with me. Additionally, it seemed like our seats were going to be separated, making it a terrible tour experience.

費用は2人分引き落とされていたのにも関わらず、2名の予約はされていないと言われ、 添乗員に逆ギレされた。
また、座席も離されそうになり、最低なツアー体験でした。

I was very satisfied with how efficiently we could tour the sightseeing spots by bus! The autumn leaves were wonderful! The guide provided smooth directions, making for a comfortable bus trip.

観光名所をバスで効率良く回れて大満足！紅葉が素晴らしかった！
ガイドさんもスムーズな案内で快適なバス旅行でした

Since there were many foreign participants in the tour, the guide explained in both English and Japanese, incorporating jokes. Despite being December, we were blessed with good weather and were able to see the autumn leaves, making it a very enjoyable tour.

ツアー参加者は外国人が多い為ガイドさんは英語と日本語で冗談を交えながら説明されていました。天気に恵まれ12月にもかかわらず紅葉を見れてとても良いツアーでした。

We used this tour to treat our Vietnamese employees. The tour guide was very friendly and engaged well with the Vietnamese participants, which we really appreciated. As a Japanese person, I was a bit worried that the explanations might be mostly in Vietnamese since it was my first time in some places, but it was almost half and half, making it very easy to understand. I would like to try other tours personally next time.

ベトナム人社員慰労のため、当ツアーを利用させていただきました。ツアーガイドさんがとても気さくな方で、ベトナム人に良く声掛けをしていただきながら旅を進めてくださったのがとてもありがたかったし、日本人の私自身、初めての場所もあり、説明も日本語少な目なのかな？と心配していましたが、ほぼ半々で、大変わかりやすかったです。今度は個人的に他のツアーも利用してみたいと思いました。

The weather was perfect! The thoughtfulness of our guide, Mr. Hu, was wonderful, making it a fantastic trip! Thank you very much.

The morning meeting place was crowded. Since the guide's name was not listed on the voucher, thanks to the efforts of other guides, we managed to depart on time. *Please confirm the guide's name.

At the entrance of Amanohashidate, the rotating bridge has demonstrations every hour on Sundays.

During the walk, I carelessly forgot to rent a bicycle and could only go as far as Amanohashidate Shrine on foot. I recommend renting a bicycle.

If you want to enjoy the scenery during the Ine cruising, choose the first floor. The second floor has a good view, but I couldn't hear the onboard announcements due to the seagulls and the shrimp chips. I ended up losing quite a bit... I received a lot of "good luck" in a different sense.

For exploring Ine Town without bothering the residents, there is a café where you can enjoy coffee in a funaya (fishing house) about a 5-minute walk away.

Everyone, have a wonderful trip!

天気も最高！ガイドの胡さんのお心遣いが素晴らく、素敵な旅となりました！本当にありがとうございました。
朝の集合場所はごった返してます。バーチャーにガイドさんのお名前の記載がなかった為、他のガイドさん方のご尽力により何とか出発に間に合いました。※ガイドさんのお名前要確認です。
天橋立の入り口旋回橋は、日曜でしたら1時間置きにデモンストレーションで旋開くそうです。
散策時、私は迂闊にもレンタサイクルを忘れ徒歩でしたので天橋立神社辺りまでしか行けませんでした。レンタサイクルをお勧めします。
伊根クルージングで景色を楽しみたいなら1階。2階は見晴らしは良くてもかっぱえびせん目当てのうみねこと鳶クルージングで船内放送も聞こえず。自分一人かなりの落とし物…別の意味での「うん」を沢山貰ってしまいました。
伊根町散策は住民の皆様にご迷惑をおかけすることなく舟屋気分を味わえる「舟屋でコーヒーが飲める」お店が徒歩5分位にあります。
皆さんどうぞ楽しい旅を！

I incorporated a bus tour into my trip for the first time. As a result, it was a great decision! I don't think we could have navigated as smoothly using buses and subways on our own. The weather was nice, and we were able to hear various recommendations for photo spots and souvenirs from Kyoto. It seems like bus tours will become a staple for my travels!

旅行で初めてバスツアーを組み込みました。
結果、大正解！自分達でバスや地下鉄を利用して回ったらこんなにスムーズに回れなかったと思います。天気もよく、撮影スポットや
京都のお土産のおすすめなどいろいろお話しが聞けました。旅先でのバスツアー、定番化しそうです笑

It was a great tour to see the most important sightseeing spots in a day. Maki was a great guide who speaks English and Japanese and was attentive to all guests. The tour was on December 8, when we could enjoy autumn leaves in 2024. It rained on the way, but the bus was equipped with enough umbrellas for everyone!

It was a great one tour to see most important sight seeing spots in a day. Maki was a great guide who speaks English and Japanese and was attentive to all guests. The tour was on December 8, when we could enjoy autumn leaves in 2024. It rained on the way but the bus was equipped with enough number of umbrellas for all people!

The bus guide and the driver were both very kind and attentive. I was the only Japanese participant. The guide, who was already busy handling English and Chinese, would come to my seat every time to check if I understood. For my sake, they also facilitated communication with a British person who was participating in the same tour alone. During free time, I was able to explore with that person, and it was great to challenge myself to speak some English, even if just a little. At first, I thought about going to Kyoto by myself, but I'm glad I didn't! This year, there were still late autumn leaves, and it was very lucky to see them at this time. Fushimi Inari and Kiyomizu-dera were particularly crowded, to the point where it was hard to move. The sidewalks were also very congested. There were many foreign tourists, as well as school trip students, and I noticed a lot of people walking in kimonos, using wheelchairs, or pushing strollers, all moving at different speeds. There was plenty of free time, so I had ample opportunity to buy souvenirs. If I had been alone, I surely wouldn't have stuck to the schedule! I'm really glad I participated in this tour. The cost was 9,000 yen, which included lunch and admission fees. The bus ride was comfortable, and the manners of the other guests were wonderful; it was truly the best experience.

バスガイドさんも、運転手さんもとても優しくて丁寧な対応でした。参加者は、日本人が私一人でした。ガイドさんはただでさえ、英語・中国語の対応で大変なのに、説明のたびに私の席まできて「わかりましたか？」って確認をしてくれたりしました。英語勉強中の私のために、同じツアーに一人で参加していたイギリス人の方と橋渡しもしてくれました。フリータイムは、その方と一緒に回ることができたし、片言だけど英会話にも挑戦できて良かったです。初めは、一人で京都いってみようって思っていたけど、それをしなくてよかった！今年は、遅めの紅葉が残っていて、この時期に見られるなんてとてもラッキー。伏見稲荷、清水寺はとくに混んでいて、身動きとれないくらいの込み具合。歩道も激込み。外国人の方はもとより、修学旅行生が多かったし、着物に着替えて歩いている方、車いす、ベビーカーなど、歩くスピードがそれぞれ異なる人が多いなあと思いました。フリータイムも十分あるので、お土産買う時間もたっぷり。一人だったらきっとスケジュール通りいかなかった！このツアーに参加して本当に良かったです。お昼・拝観料なし9,000円。行き帰りはバスでゆったりできるし、お客さん同士のマナーも素晴らしくて、本当に最高でした。

Out of a total of over thirty participants, only four were Japanese. I had anticipated this from the beginning, and the guide was very considerate, so there were no issues at all. During the two-hour drive, the guide explained almost everything in Chinese. I participate in bus tours quite often, but this was the first time I've encountered a guide who was so enthusiastic and passionate, even including Japanese participants.

Therefore, since the guide is fluent in Japanese, I think it would have been even more wonderful if they had included a little bit of conversation in Japanese. There might be some Chinese guests who are learning Japanese, so having that kind of time would be nice.

In terms of sightseeing, the bus moved smoothly, and we were given more time than planned at Amanohashidate, which was enjoyable. The sightseeing boat in Ine was quite chaotic with seagulls swarming around. There was probably an explanation about the history and scenery of Ine, but I couldn't hear anything. A long time ago, there was a bestseller called "Jonathan Livingston Seagull," but this was more like "Jama-san the Seagull (the annoying one)."

That aside, despite the unfortunate rainy weather, thank you for a wonderful trip.

総勢三十数名のうち、日本人は４名のみ。それは初めから予想していたことだし、ガイドさんもとても気配りをしていただき、何の問題もありませんでした。ガイドさんは行きの車中、２時間余り、ほぼずっと中国語で説明していました。私も結構バスツアーに参加しますが、こんなに熱心に、そして情熱的に解説するガイドさんは、日本人を含めても初めてです。
なので、せっかく流暢な日本語が話せるのだから、少しだけでも日本語での話を交えたら、より素晴らしいものになったと思います。中国のお客さんのなかにも日本語を習っている人もいるかもしれないので、そういう時間があってもいいかと思います。
観光面では、バスが順調に進み、天橋立で予定以上の時間を取っていただき、満喫できました。伊根の観光船は、なにせ鴎が群がって大騒ぎ。たぶん伊根の歴史や風景に着いて説明があったのでしょうが、なにも聞こえませんでした。だいぶ前に「カモメのジョナサン」というベストセラーがありましたが、こちらは「カモメのジャマサン（邪魔さん）」ですね。
それはともかく、あいにくの雨まじりの天気でしたが、楽しい旅をありがとうございました、

I participated from Kobe. I chose this course because I wanted to see the autumn leaves. I think being on a sightseeing bus allowed us to visit four places in one day.

The transfer from Kiyomizu Temple to Kinkaku-ji was during a time when I felt sleepy, but I was able to take a short nap and recharge my energy on the bus. This is one of the advantages of traveling by bus.

The guide was from China, but they could speak both English and Japanese, and they shared highlights at each location. They were skilled at guiding, which was one of the good points of the tour.

The guide also took photos for us, creating many wonderful memories with my daughter.

Kiyomizu Temple had many school trip visitors, and while there were some Japanese people, I felt that there were more inbound tourists at Fushimi Inari, Kinkaku-ji, and Arashiyama, making me wonder if this was really Japan. The languages spoken around me were mostly foreign.

I think it would be better to have a proper map. It would be helpful to clearly indicate the bus stop locations, as it provides reassurance when you get lost. Also, I prefer a route for the day that reflects the current schedule, including lunch times, rather than one from a previous day.

It was a great tour, and I would like to participate again.

神戸から参加しました。紅葉が見たくてこのコースを選びました。一日で4箇所も行けたのは、観光バスだからだと思います。
清水寺から金閣寺までの移動は眠くなる時間で適度に居眠りもできて、バスの中で体力を復活させる事ができました。バスならではの良かったところです。
ガイドの方は中国の方でしたが、英語と日本語を話す事が出来て、各所での見どころを教えてくれました。案内も上手で良かったポイントの一つです。
ガイドの方が写真も撮ってくださるので、娘とのたくさんの思い出ができました。
清水寺は修学旅行の方が多く、日本人もそこそこ居ますが、伏見稲荷、金閣寺、嵐山は体感でインバウンドの方が多いので、ここは本当に日本なのかなぁ？と思いました。飛び交う言葉も、外国語ばかりです。
地図は、きちんとしたものがあった方がいいと思います。
バスの停車場所がきちんとわかるものがいいです。迷った時安心です。
あと、当日のルートも前のものではなくて、その日のものでランチの時間など、記載されているものが好ましいと思います。

良いツアーでした。また参加したいです。

I felt sorry for the tour guide, who was working non-stop from the gathering. Especially during lunchtime, they had to go back and forth, and I think it must have been tough for them not to have time to eat. Thank you very much for your hard work.

添乗員の方が、集合からずーっと働き詰めで気の毒に思った。
特に昼食時は、行ったり来たりで、自分は食事を取る時間もなく大変であったと思う。
大変お世話になりました。

While traveling by bus, I desperately listened to the tour guide's English, checking it against the Japanese guide, which made it twice as enjoyable. I want to create another opportunity to participate again.

　バスで移動中にツアーガイドさんの英語を必死で聴きながら、日本語ガイドの答え合わせする感じで2倍楽しみました。
　機会を作ってまた参加したい。

I rode the illumination for the second time! In early December, it wasn't too cold, and they provided hand warmers and blankets, which was very thoughtful. I enjoyed the experience like an attraction, passing by the Hanshin Expressway signs that I usually don't get to see.

2度目のイルミネーション時乗車しました！
12月初旬はさほど寒くなく
カイロもくださいますしブランケットもありと至れり尽くせりです。
日頃見る事の出来ない阪神高速の看板が目の前を通過などアトラクション気分で楽しめました。

I thoroughly enjoyed the wonderful illumination. The guide's explanations were very enjoyable. They prepared a Cairo and a lap blanket, so I was able to enjoy it warmly.

素敵なイルミネーションを満喫しました。
ガイドさんの説明がとても楽しかったです。
カイロと膝掛けを準備してくださったので、暖かく楽しめました。

It was a sightseeing route that only offered views from the train window, but there were many tourist attractions, and the explanations were easy to understand. The guide kept explaining without any dull moments, so the hour flew by. I wanted to hear more stories. It was a very enjoyable tour. Thank you very much.

車窓だけの観光ルートだったけど、観光名所が多く説明が聞き取りやすかった。
飽きる事なくガイドさんが説明をしてくれるので、1時間があっという間に終わってしまいました。
まだまだ話を聞きたかったです。
とても楽しいツアーでした。
ありがとうございました。

The guide mentioned that Kiyomizu-dera would take about 120 minutes (including lunch), but in reality, it took around 80 minutes due to heavy traffic that made it difficult to proceed as planned. There was a walking map for Arashiyama, but I would have liked a map showing the location of the parking lot for Kiyomizu-dera as well. It was a bit disappointing.

案内では清水寺は（昼食込みで約120分とのことでしたが、実際は80分くらいで
思うように進めないほど道路も渋滞していたのに。
嵐山の散策マップはあったけど、清水寺の駐車場の位置関係のマップもほしかったです。ちょっと残念でした。

The north wind was a bit chilly, but I was comfortable with the blanket and hand warmer provided. Running while looking up at the tall buildings was refreshing. The guide also explained the famous landmarks, and there were places I learned about for the first time. I can't believe an hour went by so quickly; I had a great time.

北風が少し冷たく吹いていましたが、膝掛けとカイロ頂けて快適でした。高いビル群を下から見上げながら走る体験は爽快でした。名所の解説もガイドさんにして頂きましたし、初めて知った場所もありました。1時間なんて信じられないくらいあっという間で、とても楽しくすごせました。

I was able to visit major tourist attractions in one day, and with the wonderful guide and driver, it was a truly memorable experience. Thank you!

1日でメジャーな観光地を巡ることができ、また素晴らしいアテンド様とドライバー様で、たいへん思い出に残る体験ができました。
ありがとうございました！

I live in Osaka, so the scenery was familiar to me, but since it was a guided tour, I had some unexpected discoveries and it was fun. The illuminations seen from the highway were amazing!

私は大阪在住で見慣れた景色でしたが、ガイド付きツアーだったので、意外な発見があり楽しかった。
高速道路から見たイルミネーションは最高！

I participated in this tour, and most of the participants were foreigners. The manners inside the bus were poor, and I felt uncomfortable the whole time.

今回ツアーに参加して、外国人の方がほとんどでした。バスの車内でのマナーが悪く終始嫌な思いをしました。。

This time, I participated with my daughter. I am someone who wants to fully enjoy Kyoto, but I’m not very confident in my physical stamina. This tour made it possible to fulfill both desires. I wondered if it would be too much to visit Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizu Temple, Kinkaku-ji, and Arashiyama all in one day. However, even though we couldn't stroll leisurely, the guide provided explanations in both English and Japanese, allowing us to efficiently enjoy the sights.

There was no stress from transfers, seat changes, or crowds. We enjoyed sightseeing, autumn leaves, choosing souvenirs, and food tasting. I believe that having both physical and mental ease made the trip enjoyable. I also had a nice little interaction with foreign visitors, which became a good memory. One request I have is that it would be helpful to teach foreign guests how to eat lunch, such as how to enjoy tofu with salt or dipping sauce.

I was able to create wonderful memories with my daughter, who is marrying and moving far away. Thank you very much. I definitely want to participate in another course next time.

　今回、娘と一緒に参加しました。
　私は、これぞ京都を満喫したい欲張り者。しかし、体力には自信がありません。
　その２つを叶えてくれたのが、このツアーでした。1日に、伏見稲荷、清水寺、金閣寺、嵐山と盛りだくさんで大丈夫かな？と思いました。参加してみてゆっくり散策とはいきませんが、英語と日本語で、見どころを説明してくれて、案内までしてくださって効率良く観光できました。
　乗り継ぎ、席替え、人混みなどのストレスは、ありません。
　観光、紅葉、お土産選び、食べ歩き楽しめました。心身ともに、余裕があるからこそ旅が、楽しく感じることができたのだと思います。
　外国人の方とも、プチ交流がもてて良い思い出になりました。一つお願いは、ランチの食べ方は、外国人の方に教えてあげると良いと思いました。豆腐に塩や、天汁の食べ方。
　遠方に嫁ぐ娘と素晴らしい思い出を作ることができました。ありがとうございました。
　次も絶対、別のコースで参加したいです。

I was a bit worried about the tour being in English for foreigners, but it was absolutely fine! The guide was also fluent in Japanese, so there were no issues at all. I was concerned about loud people, but everyone was very well-mannered! Oh, and the driver was really great too! I would love to participate again!

外国人向けのツアーでガイドが英語との事で不安は有りましたが全然大丈夫でした！
ガイドさんは日本語も堪能でなんら問題は有りませんでした。
大声で騒ぐ方が居たらとの不安も有りましたがとてもマナーが良くて！
そうそう運転手さんもとっても良かったです！
又参加したいです！

It was a tour in terrible rain, but thanks to the wonderful announcements from the tour guide, I was able to enjoy the lovely rainy Midosuji.

ひどい雨の中のツアーでしたが、添乗員さんの素晴らしいアナウンスで、すてきな雨の御堂筋を楽しむことができましたー。

If the frame at the top of the bus's front window had been transparent, the visibility would have been much better. I apologize for the inconvenience as I couldn't remember the seat number for three passengers. It would be appreciated if we could receive something with the seat number written down for the elderly.

バスのフロントウィンドウ上部の枠が透明なら視界がもっと良かったです。
乗車予約が3名で席番号を覚えれなくご迷惑をおかけしました。座席番号を書いたものをいただけたら年寄りにはありがたいです。

Both the guide and the driver were very kind and helpful.

The bus stop was crowded, so I recommend tours during busy seasons.

The weather was nice, and the autumn leaves were beautiful, allowing us to have a fun day.

Thank you very much! 😊

ガイドさんも運転手さんもとっても優しくて親切でした。

路線バス停は行列だったので、混雑する時期のツアーはお勧めです。

お天気も良くて、紅葉🍁も綺麗で楽しい1日を過ごす事が出来ました。

ありがとうございました😊

I wasn't surprised since I had seen previous posts, but most of the participants were from China, and the explanations were also in Chinese. It seemed that the guide couldn't speak much Japanese, so I asked about the meeting time and place and then had some free time. If you use it purely as a means of transportation, I think there won't be any issues. The Chinese participants also had good manners on the bus; it was quiet and comfortable. In the morning, the bus arrived just in time, and there was no announcement, which made me a bit anxious. I think it would have been better if someone had provided guidance in advance.

以前の書き込みを見ていたので、驚きはありませんでしたが、ほとんどが中国の方で、説明も中国語でした。ガイドさんもあまり日本語が話せないようで、集合時間と場所を聞いて、自由行動しました。交通手段として割り切って利用すれば、問題ないかと思います。中国の方もバスの中でのマナーも良く、静かで快適でした。朝、バスがギリギリに到着し、案内掲示がなかったので、ちょっと不安でした。事前に係の人が案内していただければ良いかと思いました。