Reviewed by: Elena
Honestly, I expected something completely different. The way was very long, the tour guide was not that excited about the information he presented and most of the facts I knew from the internet tourist sites beforehand. We clearly expected more insight into the history of the place: beautiful legends and folk tales or anecdotes from a local guide.
5-station was closed that day. As for sky gondola and the boat cruise, well, probably on a sunny day, but not on a windy April day. The sky was grey and it was freezing. Smoking valley was just a viewing spot to take a photo and taste a black ice-cream. Sorry to say, but I wouldn’t recommend this trip. I would go for another tour provider.
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Packages: | 【Until December】Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour Bus Return with Lunch |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2019/04/19 |
Activity Date: | 2019/04/17 |
Reviewed by: Lee
Excellent guide. Very informative and helpful throughout the whole trip.
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Packages: | 【Until December】Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour Bus Return with Lunch |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2019/04/18 |
Activity Date: | 2019/04/16 |
Reviewed by: Dario
I was here in April and I found out that April is time when there is most snow on Mt Fuji . it happened to me and we had to stop at 2 point .. but everything else was nice and perfect. guide was outstanding and ride smooth
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Packages: | 【Until December】Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour Bus Return with Lunch |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2019/04/14 |
Activity Date: | 2019/04/11 |
Reviewed by: Marit
Difficult to hear what the guides were saying.
Very busy between the different sights. When we finally found cherry blossoms there was no time to take photos.
Not too interesting to see the gardens and the shrine that was under reconstruction.
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Packages: | 【Until December】Tokyo Bus Tour with Lunch |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2019/04/11 |
Activity Date: | 2019/04/09 |
Reviewed by: ひろり
前に利用して良かったので兄弟の家族も一緒に参加しました。
色んな建物や景色がバスの高い位置から眺められるという新鮮さは本当に良いです。
春の良い季節だったので桜も見れてより楽しめました。
ガイドさんの演出がよりツアーを盛り上げてくれます。橋の下をくぐる時は子供も大人も大興奮です。
プラス30分くらいで東京タワーや他の場所も一緒にまわれるツアーもあったらいいなと思います。
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Packages: | 皇居・銀座・丸の内コース(平日運行) |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2019/04/10 |
Activity Date: | 2019/04/06 |
Reviewed by: John Mackenzie
This tour was exceptional in that it was possible to select and change the itinerary as the day progressed. The tour guide spoke good English, was knowledgeable about the places we visited, and was happy and adept at discovering additional places to visit to fit our interests. In addition, the driver also spoke good English, drove well and safely, and also was helpful in support of the guide. We also had a very nice lunch in a beautiful and peaceful restaurant. All in all, this was without doubt the best tour we had in Japan.
The tour comprised a married couple and a friend - all fairly elderly, but the guide made sure we were able to see all the important sight seeing aspects of the tour.
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Packages: | Plan A: Mt Fuji & Hakone Tour < 10-Hour > |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2019/04/06 |
Activity Date: | 2019/04/02 |
Reviewed by: Sam&Cisco
We were picked up from a nearby hotel to our own hotel. we were picked up with a bus which goes to our actual transport bus. There were around 3 or four busses which were to same direction to mount FUJI all together 100 people only from the same company which is GRAY LINE.
First stop was mount Fuji 4th station. (We were told that 5th station was closed due to weather conditions, which is OK) however the problem was to enter 4th station it took 40 minutes, as I believe there were many other tours.
Super crowded, people were on top of each other to take pictures of Fuji view. The queue in front of the toilet was long impossible to use.
Indeed we were only given 20 minutes in the area.
By the time you get off and on the bus is already a lot of time passed.
After that next station was lunch break, it was given only 30 minutes, which I am glad we requested no lunch as well.
When we goy on the boat on lake Ashi, there was no place to sit down, boat was overcrowded obviously we stood indoors.
Overall I wanted to see mount FUJI close by which was done.
But it was rushed and very crowded. Tour guide was robotic overall no enthusiasm.
If you are OK with such tight schedule and dont mind being rushed everywhere it is alright.
I believe these kind of tours have a limited quota and not oversold just for money.
End of the day it was over 100 dollars per person still with no lunch.
You might better do the tour by yourself or pay more and find a private kinda tour.
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Packages: | 【Until December】Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour Bus Return without Lunch |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2019/04/06 |
Activity Date: | 2019/04/03 |
Reviewed by: LKL
Higashi is my Chinese-speaking Japanese born private
tour guide and having worked in China for many years, he is a gem that could give us Japanese culture and yet be able to relate to us - we are a Singaporean family (I was with my 70 year old mother and 2 sisters). He paced the entire trip nicely taking into account our speed, to the extent of serving our food needs and even accompany us to shopping to wherever we want and with such patience for a man! Encourage all to book him!
东谦一是我们的日本长大又能说中文的私人导游。他在中国工作了很多年,所以美好的融合了日本传统又能够跟我们的文化接近。由于我带了70岁的妈妈和两个妹妹,他完美得随我们的步伐导游,恰到好处。他更帮我们照顾周到, 餐饮和购物都随我们一起走,帮我们翻译,难能可贵的一个导游。大家请指定他为你的导游!
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Packages: | Mt.Fuji Viewing and Five Lakes Tour < 10-Hour > |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2019/04/04 |
Activity Date: | 2019/04/04 |
Reviewed by: Dawn
This tour was wonderful! I think the only downfall was because the weather was overcast so didn't get to see really good majestic pictures of Mt. Fuji but no fault of anyone but nature. LOL. The tour guide was very well versed in knowing all there was about cities, history, and spoke pretty good English. Everything went very smoothly and the traditional Japanese style lunch they planned was also right on point. I ate my very first and famously known black hard boiled egg straight from the site itself. Looking forward to the next trip and more planning through Veltra. Use Veltra as well as they seem to have more variety when all the other sites were all sold out, instant confirmations on most and a bit cheaper too. All bonuses!!
Thank you again, team, Veltra
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Packages: | 【Until December】Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour Bus Return with Lunch |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2019/04/04 |
Activity Date: | 2019/03/29 |
Reviewed by: Ken M
Very encompassing tour of Tokyo. You see a both a Buddhist Temple and Shinto Shrine, visit several gardens, shop, take a boat ride on a scenic part of the river and have a great Japanese lunch. Of course the Cherry Blossoms were in bloom which made it extra special. Great guide!
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Packages: | 【Until December】Tokyo Bus Tour with Lunch |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2019/04/03 |
Activity Date: | 2019/04/01 |
Reviewed by: WLN
Staff service was very good even prior to the start of the tour. At pickup point staff made sure we were at the right tour and everyone was on board. On the actual tour bus the guide talk about the different sights in Tokyo city before we got out of the city, and through out the drive to Mt. Fuji provide us with various cultural and scenic information. We had a good view of Mt Fuji, even though we did not get to the 5th Station. The ropeway ride was also good and well guide but the tour guide to make sure we got on board. The disappointing part was the boat ride on Lake Ashi - since our tour was part of a larger group of people, too many in our opinion as we had no place to sit down and had to stand in several crowded areas until we reach the other side. So we had no commentary about the Lake and it surrounds, so basically it was just a ferry ride to the other side of the lake. The guide look after us during lunch and had a place for us to sit even though we did not get a lunch package, and finally made sure we got the the Odawara Station OK and directed us to the correct train and platform.
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Packages: | 【Until December】Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour Odawara Drop-off without Lunch |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2019/04/03 |
Activity Date: | 2019/03/25 |
Reviewed by: Yoram
We had a great trip to Mt Fuji and Hakona day trip. The guide was absolotley the best guide we ever had in our life.
Recomend it very much
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Packages: | 【Until December】Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour Bus Return without Lunch |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2019/03/30 |
Activity Date: | 2019/03/28 |
Reviewed by: Chez
Day trip to Mt. Fuji and Hakone and cruise on Lake Ashi was amazing . We were lucky enough to have an amazing view of Mt. Fuji .the coach trip was great and tour guide made the day lots of fun.
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Packages: | 【Until December】Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour Bus Return with Lunch |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2019/03/28 |
Activity Date: | 2019/03/26 |
Reviewed by: Sim
At first we were worried about the pickup service, since we are not sure which bus to board, but then there is actually a guide? Which will meet us at the pickup location and check the attendance, then only we board the bus to daiichi hotel and change to another bus to hakone. The way to hakone from daichi hotel is about 2h30min, but we get to have a 15min break after an hour on the bus and we are also able to see mt fuji from the break spot. We have mr yoshi as our tour guide, and he was informative. While in the bus, mr yoshi also teaches us how to count from 1-10, sang a mt fuji song, and fold an origami of mt fuji. The lunch was also delicious.
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Packages: | 【Until December】Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour Bullet Train Return without Lunch |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2019/03/27 |
Activity Date: | 2019/03/25 |
Reviewed by: AllanC
A good tour, a good day with clear blue skies. Excellent view of Mt Fuji & well planned itinerary. The tour guide is helpful and gave us good description of the places we visited.
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Packages: | 【Until December】Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour Bus Return with Lunch |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2019/03/23 |
Activity Date: | 2019/03/18 |
Reviewed by: Sandy Yee
It was a very fun day trip with plenty to do and beautiful scenery. It was perfect for our 10 year old too. He said he really enjoyed it. We even really liked the Japanese style lunch...the portion was quite large. We got lucky because it was a clear and beautiful day.
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Packages: | 【Until December】Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour Bus Return with Lunch |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2019/03/22 |
Activity Date: | 2019/03/20 |
Reviewed by: Adam s
The guide was fun and knowledgeable. The tour of the whiskey distillery and sake brewery was great. The sake brewery did not have an English translation but the guide translated for our group. We went to a great spot for lunch that was recommended by the guide. Amazing, I recommend the tour and especially if you need help with translation. Our driver was very friendly and accommodating interacted with the party. Highly recommend the tour.
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Packages: | Plan B: Suntory's Hakushu Whisky Distillery & Lake Kawaguchi Course |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2019/03/18 |
Activity Date: | 2019/03/13 |
Reviewed by: Sara
Overall was very impressed with the day trip. Coach was comfortable and didn't feel like the journeys were too long overall. Host was very nice and informative.
Only two slight downsides to note was that we went for the 'no set lunch option' thinking there would be a shop to purchase food from or the option to pay for lunch when we got there but neither was correct.
Also, slightly surprised we did not get closer to Fuji.
Overall would definitely recommend.
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Packages: | 【Until December】Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour Bullet Train Return without Lunch |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2019/03/15 |
Activity Date: | 2019/03/12 |
Reviewed by: Brent
The one-day tour was really simple to navigate. They brought us to nice spots to take pictures and buy souvenirs. The guide was very informative, too.
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Packages: | 【Until December】Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour Bus Return with Lunch |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2019/02/09 |
Activity Date: | 2019/02/07 |
Reviewed by: Vinod kalia
Guade was very nice experienced person very good nature very help very friendly I enjoyed my trip
BigThanks toHim and your company
In future if I will come again definitely I will book through
Your company y Thanks
Vinod aia
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Packages: | 【Until December】Tokyo Bus Tour with Lunch |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2019/02/05 |
Activity Date: | 2019/02/01 |
Reviewed by: saad ahmad
Nicely arrange with a lively and helpful Eko -san as a tourist guide. Enjoyed the bus ride. Bullet train experience was terrific.
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Packages: | 【Until December】Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour Bullet Train Return without Lunch |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2019/01/31 |
Activity Date: | 2019/01/27 |
Reviewed by: Dori Ann
Everything mentioned was included, and our tour guide was great. Also did a little karaoke session on the tour bus on the way there it was really nice and a great way to involve everyone. It was a beautiful day, just remember to dress warm at this time of the year (January).
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Packages: | 【Until December】Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour Bullet Train Return with Lunch |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2019/01/13 |
Activity Date: | 2019/01/04 |
Reviewed by: Tess
We have enjoyed the tour very much. It was informative and fun. I would recommend it.
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Packages: | 【Until December】Tokyo Bus Tour with Lunch |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2019/01/10 |
Activity Date: | 2018/12/31 |
Reviewed by: Mario
They are well organized, japoneze style, experienced guide, the food is really good. Fujisan is a symbol of Japan and all the respect for it........but if you’re coming from Central or Eastern Europe will be disappointed, whatever give a chance to this trip is absolutely worthy.... I recommend the coach rather than Shinkansen.... drivers they are impeccable!
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Packages: | 【Until December】Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour Bus Return with Lunch |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2018/12/31 |
Activity Date: | 2018/12/29 |
Reviewed by: Eric
Tour guide was fantastic. Tour was well planned. Food was delicious. Tour was informative. Kids were very happy with the tour to owaudani. Train ride was very fast and comfortable.
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Packages: | 【Until December】Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour Bullet Train Return with Lunch |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2018/12/26 |
Activity Date: | 2018/12/23 |
Reviewed by: PatrickSab
Very good service from Japan Gray Line; a customer service representative was at the meeting point (hotel) to welcome and to get us on the bus.
The tour is very good and really highlights what to see and to do in Tokyo, leading to exploring on own more areas in the following days, should time allows. The guides provide good explanation of the areas toured, and would go the extra mile to satisfy the customer beyond the basic service of the tour, to include attending to personal requests from the customer.
Overall good job, making a day we very much enjoyed.
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Packages: | 【Until December】Tokyo Bus Tour without Lunch |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2018/12/14 |
Activity Date: | 2018/12/12 |
Reviewed by: Pratik
It was an outstanding experience to just not travel to Mount Fuji but getting essential and interesting information from the guide, Yoshi. Yoshi ensured and kept us entertained throughout the visits and I will definitely recommend fellow tourist to option for Yoshi.
It was timely pickup, sight seeing and exceeded expectations.
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Packages: | 【Until December】Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour Bus Return without Lunch |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2018/12/10 |
Activity Date: | 2018/12/08 |
Reviewed by: Yuvalal
I was very happy with this tour. Everything was very well organized, and exactly as advertised. The views were spectacular. The guide, Yoshi, was very professional. Gave us a lot of information on Mount Fuji, and on Japan in general. At each step (sight-seeing, ropeway, boat ride) we got very clear instructions, and it enabled everything to run smoothly. As a one-day tour, this is as good as it gets. For those who would like to take it easy and see more of Hakuna, probably I would recommend to do it on their own and stay at least one night in Hakuna.
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Packages: | 【Until December】Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour Bullet Train Return with Lunch |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2018/12/02 |
Activity Date: | 2018/11/30 |
Reviewed by: Chrisitina Maria
Mika San our guide was very lively and funny! very informative and helpfull. Driver was excellent . Lunch was impeccable and we are lucky enough to see mt fuji all day with clear skies and amazing weather.
Trip was overall well organized and was able to maximize our time . It was the best highlight of my japan trip.
will definitely book again!
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Packages: | 【Until December】Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour Bus Return with Lunch |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2018/11/30 |
Activity Date: | 2018/11/25 |
Reviewed by: Ellen M
We had a great experience, and Hitomi, the tour guide, was very good. We were fortunate to have good weather and had great views of Fujisan. My only knock on the tour was the stop at the sulpher area. We were there for too long and it just wasn’t that interesting. I’d much rather spend more time on Mt. Fuji. Otherwise, the bus was comfortable and the trip was well worth it.
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Packages: | 【Until December】Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour Odawara Drop-off with Lunch |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2018/11/29 |
Activity Date: | 2018/11/27 |
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Thank you very much for joining our tour. The restaurant we went used malted rice in their food, a result of the fermentation of Sake which is a portion of healthy food and gives tenderness to meat. It is called Kome Koji.
You can also find a naturally sweet rice drink (juice) called amazake known to have an anti-aging effect.
I hope the wine you bought at the supermarket was good also.
Thank you very much again.