Reviewed by: Barb
We were very lucky because we actually got to see the mountain. Best viewing is in the winter because there is no fog. We had a stroke of luck (in April) and got to see the mountain from the bus. By lunch time the entire mountain was obscured by fog. This is normal, be prepared not to see it. We got to the 4th station (5th was closed due to dangerous weather). The only opportunity to see it is from the bus. The lunch was lovely and tasty and a good sized portion. If people on your tour are late you might miss out on some things because everything is timed to the minute. Be on time. Lake Ashi was pretty. The cable car ride was neat too. You're supposed to have a great view at the peak but as I said the fog obscured everything. It was still cool to go up, there's shrine at the peak and the view if nearby nature and the lake is great. You couldn't see Fuji. Our guide was incredible and offered a lot of information about the Japanese culture, the people and customs. It was a nice tour. We would have had a hard time seeing what we did in our own. It's not very accessible without a rental car.
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Packages: | 【Until December】Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour Bullet Train Return with Lunch |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2017/04/22 |
Activity Date: | 2017/04/14 |
Reviewed by: Margie
The tour was as described - simple pickup process, English speaking guide, we were lucky enough to get a good clear view of Mt Fuji - plenty of time at each location (some more than adequate) - would recommend
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Packages: | 【Until December】Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour Bullet Train Return without Lunch |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2017/04/18 |
Activity Date: | 2017/04/12 |
Reviewed by: Meghan Wood
Our customized tour with Fuji-san was amazing, as we had only one full day in Kyoto I was worried we wouldn't get to see everything. Not only did we do everything we had on our list, but he took special interest in showing us things for our young children (ages 3 and almost 6) that we hadn't considered doing, such as the Toei Movie studios lot. My son LOVES Power Rangers, it was the highlight of his trip, and my daughter thoroughly enjoyed the female heroine of the samurai show. He suggested a better order of doing things, so that we could see certain sights before they became too crowded. When we admired the view of Kyoto from the mountainside, he took us to a nearby temple with panoramic views of the city. He knew great spots for taking the best photos, and where to eat. He was kind and patient with our rambunctious children, and explained the history and meaning behind EVERYTHING, from the statues to the temple bells. In addition, the van we rented was spacious, comfortable, and impeccably clean. I would definitely book with VELTRA again, and would give Fuji-san the highest rating possible for his knowledge, patience, sweet demeanor and excellent English. Thank you Fuji-san for an unforgettable day!
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Packages: | 6-person Minivan |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2017/04/07 |
Activity Date: | 2017/04/05 |
Reviewed by: Laya & fam
We did not find Fuji but instead Taiji our guide who has helped to turn bad weather into an interesting trip. We visited the Kimono museum, traditional Japanese noodles house with fresh organic ingredient from the farm (and Horse Sushi I know!) and end the trip with shopping spree in Gotemba before being dropped off at the hotel. Special thanks for extra Japanese vocab and help with contact in Kyoto.
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Packages: | Plan A: Lake Kawaguchi & Gotemba Outlets < 10-Hour > |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2017/04/05 |
Activity Date: | 2017/04/01 |
Reviewed by: Colin L
Our group consisted four adults including two 6'3 250 lb guys. Our driver, Fuji, was an absolute pleasure; well spoken, well prepared, insightful and courteous. We were picked up in a Toyota Century - a $100,000 luxury sedan. As a car enthusiast this was a delight as it's something we don't get stateside and the only V12 made by Toyota (outside of Formula 1!). We were very comfortable in the car. I had written up a plan of sites to see, Fuji commented on each location and we pared it down to 6 chosen locations.
What we saw in our 6 hour tour was easily 2 days worth of content. We started the day at Kennin-ji to see the dragon and walk the grounds, then headed towards Arashiyama via Uzumasa (Fuji recommended). In Arashiyama we saw the Tenryu-ji temple then walked along the Bamboo Forest road, we split for the monkeys and an owl cafe. Then took in the Katsura River and the general beautiful scenery with some shopping and headed for Kinkaku-Ji by way of Ninna-ji. Then we went to Fuji's secret overview spot with a glass tea house. From there we walked the 1001 Buddha statues in Sanjusangendo where Fuji gave history lessons on the deities, the religious text/background and archery competition famous to the area. Finally we were dropped off in Gion to walk Shirakawa-Minami Dori and observe the geisha and folks in costume with the beautiful scenery.
Fuji's insightful comments to each site were well appreciated, his VIP treatment with drop off/pick up was a boon for our more handicap party members and the ability to adjust the tour (bathroom, food, etc.) was well worth the extra expense over a comparable tour bus. His suggested locations and activities gave us a behind the scenes look in Kyoto as well as the typical iconography in the area. We will happily use this service again in our next trip.
For a group of 3 or more individuals this type of tour makes good financial sense and the convenience over a tour bus or larger grouped setting is invaluable.
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Packages: | 4-Person Standard Car |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2017/04/03 |
Activity Date: | 2017/03/25 |
Reviewed by: Mariola
We spent 4 days in Tokyo and this tour helped us to have an idea of what to visit afterwards in detail. Highly recommended with very good guides too.
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Packages: | 【Until December】Tokyo Bus Tour with Lunch |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2017/03/24 |
Activity Date: | 2017/03/22 |
Reviewed by: A tourist from USA
It is better than Ad described. The lunch is very good at an advanced hotel. Prices of Skyline Gondola and Pirate Boat Cruise are included in the package, which were unexpected. It is worth trying.
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Packages: | 【Until December】Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour Bus Return with Lunch |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2017/03/21 |
Activity Date: | 2017/03/18 |
Reviewed by: Rae
The guide was very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. The private tour gave us a lot of flexibility to decide on the tour in the 2 days and we had a lot of fun. I was really impressed with Kyoto and the culture as well as Japanese overall simply because the guide was such a great person who is kind, helpful and polite.
Dear Rae
Thank you for choosing Yasaka limousine service, and taking time to share your wonderful experience with you.
We feel happy that you have had a great time in Kyoto and look forward to seeing you again.
Best regards,
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Packages: | 3-Person Standard Car |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2017/02/13 |
Activity Date: | 2017/02/08 |
Reviewed by: まつまりん
今回、親戚のアメリカ人女性を案内するためにお願いしました。
多岐にわたるドライバーさんのお話はとても面白く、日本人の自分も一緒になって聞き入ってしまいました(笑)
当日に行先や食事場所は相談できますが、やはり申込される方が予め計画しておいた方がより効率は良くなると思います。金閣寺→嵐山・渡月橋(写真撮影のみ)→天龍寺・庭園~竹林→昼食(天下一品)→錦市場→清水寺→JR京都駅というコースでした。外国人をおもてなしするのに、とても良いサービスだと思います。次回もお世話になりたいと思います。ありがとうございました!
この度はご利用をいただき誠にありがとうございました。寒い京都を楽しんでいただき、一同喜んでおります。担当乗務員へも伝えます。まだまだ京都は楽しめますので、是非お越しください。
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Packages: | 【4/30まで】トヨタ クラウン ロイヤル(3名まで) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2017/01/31 |
Activity Date: | 2017/01/25 |
Reviewed by: Leonardo
Best experience we had in Kyoto. Ichiro the driver was helpful and able to fulfill our needs for the day, with kindness and excellent English spoken adding valuable information about the sites we visited. I would definitely recommend.
Dear Leonardo
Thank you for taking YASAKA limousine service. We are happy you spend a great time with our driver in Kyoto. We appreciate your recommending. Please contact us when you come to Japan next time. Hope to see you soon.
Best regards.
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Packages: | 3-Person Standard Car |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2017/01/11 |
Activity Date: | 2017/01/06 |
Reviewed by: Swapna Jayakumar
Our driver Fuji was perfect! He spoke fluent English and was very discreet at all times. He helped us understand a little more at our tour spots and took us at the right time to each one. Even dropped us off at the Kyoto station dot on time, as expected. He was full of little extra tit bit info which I found fascinating. I would highly recommend Mr. Fuji as a guide for anyone wanting to explore Kyoto by limo.
Swapna Jayakumar
Dear Swapna Jayakumar
Thank you for taking Yasaka limousine service. We appreciate your wonderful comments and taking time to share your lovely experience with us.
We are looking forward to welcoming you again in Kyoto.
Best wishes
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Packages: | 3-Person Standard Car |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2017/01/10 |
Activity Date: | 2016/12/30 |
Reviewed by: Girish
They mentioned they would take to 5th station of mt. Fuji , but they finished at 2nd station! Other than this , it was really awesome , especially the guide was so informative and her English was good too.
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Packages: | 【Until December】Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour Bus Return without Lunch |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2017/01/02 |
Activity Date: | 2016/12/29 |
Reviewed by: Roberto D
Amazing views of the mount Fuji and Hakone, take it if you have a free day!
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Packages: | 【Until December】Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour Bullet Train Return without Lunch |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2017/01/01 |
Activity Date: | 2016/12/30 |
Reviewed by: Choo Lee Lee
Had a great time in Yokohama & Kamakura with Taiji, our driver cum guide.
So glad that I opted for this tour provided by TSA
Saw beautiful golden maple leaves - remnants of Autumn. Trip was enjoyable as our guide was fluent in English which made communication a BIG plus
Patient & accommodating to our needs, young and old. Will highly recommend Taiji to anyone requiring driver cum guide services
We had a great day with sunny sky and beautiful maples trees in the garden. I hope you had enough time to enjoy Kamakura.
Thank you for the picture of the mt. Fuji that you took form the highway on our way back to Tokyo.
Thank you very much for your comment and recommendation, it will help me a lot.I hope to see you again.
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Packages: | 8 Hour Private Kamakura Tour with Local Guide |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2016/12/19 |
Activity Date: | 2016/12/09 |
Reviewed by: Jason
The tour was a blast. Our driver, Hiro, did an excellent job getting us around the city- especially given that it was a holiday and the major sites were crowded. He was very knowledgeable about the area, and answered all of our questions about Kyoto. I highly recommend this tour to others.
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Packages: | 4-Person Standard Car |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2016/12/17 |
Activity Date: | 2016/11/23 |
Reviewed by: Derek Edmonds
We enjoyed a second wonderful day on our visit to Japan with our guide Taiji. After a very long day visiting Mt. Fuji, we embarked on a city tour of Tokyo by planning a more leisurely pace. Starting the day by introducing Taiji to his first "Costco experience" was a fun and relaxing way to wind down from the previous day, then we quickly got back into busy mode for the rest of the day until dinnertime. Taiji adjusted quickly on the fly to our fickle plans but managed to combine great food, sightseeing, and shopping into one full and memorable day, including extra trips back to our place to drop off some of our shopping bags! Thank you so much again for showing us a great time in Tokyo, Taiji. We will certainly be back soon!
Thank you so much. It was a great pleasure, fun and experience for me too, especially Costco as you say, to have you too and I really hope to see you again in the near future.
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Packages: | 4 Hour Private Charter with Guide |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2016/12/13 |
Activity Date: | 2016/12/11 |
Reviewed by: Derek Edmonds
We had a fabulous time with our guide Taiji. Not only did we luck out in mid December with nearly perfect weather that afforded us with gorgeous views everywhere of Mt. Fuji, but Taiji was able to recommend some great sightseeing as well as shopping spots to us. The highlights included an amazing visit to the kimono museum that Taiji recommended to us that included a magnificent tea room, as well as a fantastic local lunch spot that also included an amazing photo gallery upstairs with one-of-a-kind shots of Mt. Fuji. What an utterly memorable and unforgettable experience! Thank you for all of your hard work and wonderful guidance, Taiji!
Thank you so much Derek for your kind comment.
It was a great pleasure to receive and attend your dads anniversary trip. The tea room was awesome and did not expect that all of you will love the museum so much.
It was also nice to discover the grape jelly that I'm now recommending to my new guest when I take them there.
We were lucky to have had such nice weather for 2 days and were able to take some beautiful pictures of Mt. Fuji.
Thank you for the dinner at the end of the day at Ginza.
p.s.
And thank you for the happy news about the wallet that came back, trust us lol.
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Packages: | Plan A: Lake Kawaguchi & Gotemba Outlets < 10-Hour > |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2016/12/13 |
Activity Date: | 2016/12/10 |
Reviewed by: キング・サダ
乗った日は強風でしたが気分爽快!
ガイドさんの丁寧で軽快な説明をバックに充分楽しめました。また乗りたい!
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Packages: | 東京タワー・レインボーブリッジコース(毎日運行) |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2016/11/30 |
Activity Date: | 2016/11/28 |
Reviewed by: geeyoh
best tour if you have a small amount of time in Tokyo. We went to a lot of places and it does not feel rush. We will use veltra again when we go back to Japan!
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Packages: | 【Until December】Tokyo Bus Tour with Lunch |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2016/11/26 |
Activity Date: | 2016/11/01 |
Reviewed by: Brenda
We were lucky on the day we visited. Sky was clear and we were able to see Mount Fuji and also visited the Owakudani Valley (and eat the Black Egg!). Our tour guide, Kana-san speaks good English and clear. She also gave us alot of visitor information on Japan. We did not make any lunch reservation therefore we ordered food from the hotel on that day itself - not too pricey, for about 1300yen and you will get a quite decent bowl of Hot Udon with tempura.
Worth going for this tour!
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Packages: | 【Until December】Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour Bullet Train Return without Lunch |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/11/24 |
Activity Date: | 2016/11/22 |
Reviewed by: Sonia
Unfortunately with the traffic, touring by Coach was not a good idea as we spent most our time travelling. May be going by bullet train and meet at the station would have been better, Drivers and guide were very nice.
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Packages: | 【Until December】Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour Bullet Train Return with Lunch |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/11/24 |
Activity Date: | 2016/11/17 |
Reviewed by: Nicca.p
We went on the private Mt. Fuji pilgrimage tour. Our tour guide was Taiji Endo. We all had a good time and our our guide was great! Very informative and a safe driver. He also gave us a good restaurant recommendation for lunch. We would definitely recomment the tour and our tour guide as well.
Thank you very much for your comment. It was also great for me to attend your family. We've had a very nice day and I'm so happy that you enjoyed my plan. I hope you enjoyed the rest for your days in Japan. I wish I had more time to talk with you all and I really hope to see you again.
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Packages: | Mt.Fuji 5th Station and Lake Kawaguchi Tour < 10-Hour > |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2016/11/13 |
Activity Date: | 2016/11/04 |
Reviewed by: Pearly
Taiji is a great guide. He arrived on time and took us to Mt Fuji. He has the 'Mt Fuji luck' where every tour group he brings, the mountain view is clear. He speaks very good english and french too! My children loved him. This itinerary was fun and relaxing just the way we wanted.
The pleasure was all mine with such lovely kids on my van. I'm also glad that you parents did enjoy the meal. Thank god for this "Goen" that we had and hope to see you again, maybe in your country next time.
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Packages: | Plan A: Lake Kawaguchi & Gotemba Outlets < 10-Hour > |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2016/10/23 |
Activity Date: | 2016/10/23 |
Reviewed by: mintmama
職場が日本橋なので、いずれの場所も初めてのところではありませんでした。でも、でもです!目線が違うとこんなにも新鮮なのかと本当に驚きました。スタッフの皆さんの対応にも満足です。ありがとうございました。
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Packages: | お台場夜景コース (金土日運行) |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2016/10/10 |
Activity Date: | 2016/10/08 |
Reviewed by: Stella C.
Definitely go to this tour when it is a nice sunny day! We went when it was foggy and cloudy so we did not see Mount Fuji at all. The lunch menu isnt that great as the tour brings you to one hotel restaurant. Average price per meal was at least 12,000 YEN. I would suggest to eat at the first pit stop restaurant that is attached to the convenient store. Me and my BF had a ramen bowl that was pretty good for only 500 YEN! We also ate at another restaurant at the Mount Fuji pit stop. That ramen bowl was pretty descent as well! About 700 YEN. Also when the tour is over, I would highly suggest riding the bullet train back since it only takes about 30-40 minutes to get back to Tokyo compared to the bus ride that takes about 2 and half hours. Overall, the tour was okay and I was disappointed that we did not see Mount Fuji and this tour lasted 8+ hours.
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Packages: | 【Until December】Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour Bullet Train Return without Lunch |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/09/21 |
Activity Date: | 2016/09/12 |
Reviewed by: Incinc
Convenient bus and Shinkansen tour to visit both Mt Fuji and Hakone in a day from Tokyo. Many people but worth it. Convenient pick up from hotel.
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Packages: | 【Until December】Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour Bullet Train Return without Lunch |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/09/10 |
Activity Date: | 2016/08/27 |
Reviewed by: bojboj
Excellent tour to visit both Mt Fuji and Hakone in the day from Tokyo. Convenient and fun. Easy pick up from hotel. Highly recommended!
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Packages: | 【Until December】Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour Bullet Train Return with Lunch |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/09/10 |
Activity Date: | 2016/09/08 |
Reviewed by: Lish
This tour was completely worth every penny! We got to see three major sights with the ease of door to door service. Not only was our driver, Fuji-san awesome, but he also gave great tours and we learned so much more than we would have if we walked around ourselves. I would recommend this plan to anyone especially in the heat of the summer and when you have a lot to see in a short amount of time.
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Packages: | 4-Person Standard Car |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2016/09/04 |
Activity Date: | 2016/08/22 |
Reviewed by: Andy
It was raining and traffic was bad during our visit. We did not see Mt. Fuji and we had to skip the cable car ride. I think we should have skipped the 5th station so we could've taken the cable instead. Although the food was delicious, I had hoped the food they prepared for us was Japanese and not Western food. Make sure to check the weather before booking this trip.
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Packages: | 【Until December】Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour Bullet Train Return with Lunch |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/08/29 |
Activity Date: | 2016/08/27 |
Reviewed by: Mike
Miss Silky was a great guide. The whole family really enjoyed it.
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Packages: | 【Until December】Tokyo Bus Tour with Lunch |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2016/08/05 |
Activity Date: | 2016/08/03 |
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We had last minute snow in end of march witch remained for about 10 or more days in different area in Fuji.
Although we couldn't see the mountain I'm happy to hear that you had a good experience.
Thank you for giving me such nice comment. I hope everything including your business is fine.