Izu Shaboten Zoo tours

The tour guide and driver for this trip was Andy, and he managed the time very well. While he wasn't the type to enthusiastically introduce history and culture on the bus, his calm demeanor allowed me to quietly enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way. As for the Izu sightseeing spots, whether it was the mountains or the coast, most of them were great, beautiful, and dependent on luck (weather). The only thing I wasn't so keen on was the tourist train. Most of the route goes through tunnels, and the time when beautiful sea views are visible from the window is actually quite short, so I personally don't think it's very worthwhile. If there's a next time, I wouldn't choose a tour with a tourist train. Sharing my experience for your reference!

It's a bit of a shame that the Mt. Omuro cable car was closed due to rain, so I couldn't go up Mt. Omuro. However, the Cactus Animal Garden at the foot of the mountain was quite nice. Actually, the entire route is along the coast, so taking the ocean-view train isn't really necessary and it even makes the itinerary tighter. Because it was a small group, the driver also acted as the tour guide, but there wasn't much of an introduction throughout the whole trip.

Very nice trip, I collected lots of memories with Guide Andy (he was really very kind and hospitable, even gave us a cookie, a kind of good gesture) and my fellow travellers. It's a must visit especially the train ride.

The places we went were quite far from Tokyo and not easy to get a private charter but they have been very helpful in discussing and finding a driver who will take us. on that day, traffic was not the best but Jeff, our driver, was vety patient and considerate. Taking care of us at each stop, Jeff ensured we don’t lose our way aswe walked around by giving us clear recommendations. Happy with the tour and will definitely book again with the same vendor.

Today’s weather was perfect for the trip. Our guide, Carter Sasaki, was really enthusiastic. We spent most of our time on the road as the distance to our destination was far, but he kept the atmosphere lively and was sharing about Japan culture. He helped to take good photos too. Wish we had more time to spend at Mt Omuro though. It was an amazing place with breathtaking views. It was definitely the highlight of this trip. Second was the beautiful Jogasaki Coast. The trip went smoothly and we managed to cover every spot planned in the itinerary.

What a fantastic tour today! It was absolutely picture perfect. Our wonderful guide, Ko, made the experience even better with full explanations and fascinating information about Mt. Omuro and the Jogasaki Coast. It was truly spectacular. The highlight of the day was taking the cable car up Mt. Omuro, followed by the breathtaking walk around the crater. This is truly a must see and having Ko as your guide makes it even more special. Thank you ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Joined last minute and Ko was our guide. I think I was the only one who didn’t speak Chinese or Japanese in the group, but have never felt left out at all. Everyone was on time and Me Ahoshino, the driver was also very efficient. Overall, had a good experience as a solo female traveller.

The location is a bit far, and the ride is long, but the beautiful scenery is worth the wait. Thank you to the tour guide for the detailed explanations and attentive service.