Kanazawa Túrák

A túra csodálatos volt, idegenvezetőnk, Kana szuper barátságos volt, és előre megadott minden információt útközben, így amikor megérkeztünk, már tudtuk, mit érdemes előnyben részesíteni, és volt térképünk a könnyű tájékozódáshoz. A túra korán indul, de amikor megérkezünk, még nincs akkora tömeg, ami kellemes. Jobb követni a javaslatát, és először a kilátóhoz menni; amikor megérkezés után mentem, szinte üres volt, de egy órával később már tele volt, és így is maradt a nap hátralévő részében. Az ebéd nagyszerű volt, és jó alkalom volt egy hagyományos ebéd kipróbálására. Mindkét hely őszintén lélegzetelállító volt, és nagyon szerencsések voltunk, hogy szuper napos időnk volt. A busz is nagyszerű volt, és őszintén szólva jó érzés volt, hogy nem kellett tízszer ellenőriznem a tömegközlekedési információkat, hogy biztosan jó irányba megyek-e :). Összességében úgy gondolom, hogy az élmény mindenképpen megéri, ha a környéken járunk!

First, I'd like to thank our tour guide, Ms. Anna, for leading us on the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route tour on May 8th. From the moment we boarded the bus, she provided very detailed explanations and repeated them in both Chinese and English. It seemed like if there were Japanese participants, she might have even explained it in Japanese again. She was able to explain the origins of everything, from the history of Tateyama and its scenic spots to the herbs on the Chizushi bento box, which was truly impressive. Furthermore, during the tour, she would always be the first to arrive at the meeting point, holding her flag high, and would frequently offer helpful tips, such as information on limited-edition local products, seating areas, recommended seating positions on public transport, crowd control, and perfect timing. In short, she is a truly admirable person. Regarding the attractions, I honestly feel we were very lucky. I initially thought it would be a day ruined by heavy rain, as it was pouring heavily on the way to Tateyama Station... My heart sank at that moment. I thought, "How are we going to enjoy anything like this?" However, from Tateyama Station onwards, the rain stopped. Then, at Murodo, at a crucial moment, there was only fog and wind, but the visibility was still very good, making the experience uniquely enjoyable. The fog even created a snow-like, yet not quite snowy, atmosphere. Besides our own group, I saw many other tourists having a great time. Later, at Daikanbo, there was no rain or fog when we were at the observation deck or riding the ropeway. We were able to take in the entire panoramic view, which was truly breathtaking. Any photo taken there could easily be a postcard. At Kurobe Lake and Kurobe Dam, I had heard there would be significant rain, but by the time our group arrived at Kurobe Lake, the rain had stopped, and visibility was incredibly high. The unobstructed view of the dam was another kind of spectacular and magnificent sight. Was our group blessed with some special luck? Thank you to our tour guide and the hardworking driver. Watching him drive precisely and smoothly on the dark, winding roads on the way back showed his extensive experience. Most of the tourists, including myself, slept soundly. Thank you to all the staff for providing us with such a wonderful experience on this one-day tour! I would definitely recommend this to friends who aspire to travel independently but also want an easy way to experience the Kurobe Tateyama Alpine Route.

Időben indultunk és érkeztünk. Idegenvezetőnk, Ceasar, segítőkész és tájékozott volt a túrával kapcsolatban. Külön köszönet buszsofőrünknek, Yamafujinak, aki biztonságban visszavitt minket Kanazawába.

Great walking tour in Kanazawa! Keita was very fluent in English and extremely knowledgeable. He kindly explained everything to us and gave us some great recommendations. The taxi ride was a great plus, as it allowed us to visit the geisha district as well.

Nagyszerűen éreztük magunkat. Idegenvezetőnk, Keita, sok időt szánt arra, hogy háttérinformációkat adjon nekünk. A teljes napos túrán vettünk részt, amely magában foglalta a Daruma festést is, ami egy szórakoztató tevékenység volt, és nagyszerű módja annak, hogy Kanazawa egyes részeit is megismerjük. Határozottan ajánlom ezt a túrát.

What an amazing tour! Mike was very a great guide and very knowledgeable about the towns and their history. Some of the small museums has very little information provided, but Mike was able to give us thorough explanations with engaging storytelling. We would never have found out about the wood carving village Inami, but it was such a great place to learn about local history and craft traditions. This tour provide very good value and never upcharged us or surprised us with unknown fees. I would highly recommend the tour to anyone looking to explore beyond Kanazawa.

The accompanying tour guide was very attentive and provided explanations throughout the journey. The only downside was that the explanations were in Japanese, which I couldn't understand at all. However, the pick-up and drop-off times were clearly marked, so it wasn't inconvenient, and we had a very generous stopover time of over four hours to fully enjoy the experience. Highly recommended.

The large bus was very comfortable. The itinerary was a slow-paced activity, but with many small stops, the time at each location felt compressed. It might be better to allocate more time for the morning market. The tour guide's explanations could be improved by appropriately switching between Japanese and Chinese, allowing for a deeper understanding of the destinations and more extensive introductions, which would enrich the experience. The best part of this trip was that the Noto Peninsula, in an effort to promote tourism, provided each person with a 4,000 yen voucher to spend, which was fantastic. This tour also thoughtfully provided lunch.

We are very grateful to the tour group for still running the tour even though it was just my wife and me! Throughout the trip, our guides, Liam and Michael, diligently shared information about the attractions and helped us take photos! They also allowed us to experience the beautiful natural scenery of Kurobe Gorge and the unforgettable Shomyo Falls! We hope to have the opportunity to visit various historical sites and natural landscapes with the guides again in the future!