The driver was patient and courteous. If you are expecting a guide standard, then this tour will not suit you. The driver will briefly give directions and some information on what to expect. We would rather have the driver focus on the road. We are happy to travel in a van as a family rather than squeezing into a coach with many tour members. Be aware that the driver will take you to a Japanese restaurant for lunch, and you won't be able to choose the venue as it's assigned by the company. You have the freedom to choose what you want to eat or share food if the portion is too much, as you will be paying for it. We are happy to travel as a family and bond with each other, and we timed each place of interest ourselves (the timing might be rushed for some people). We were content with eating lavender ice cream, feeding the swans, and taking photos of Mount Fuji. The places of interest were less crowded, except for Oishi Park. It's suitable for bringing elderly people along, as it's a slow pace and involves less walking.