(Departing from Osaka) Katsuo-ji Temple Daruma Prayer + Miyama Thatched Village + Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo Forest + Nonomiya Shrine One-Day Tour

We had a great time! One of the highlights of this trip was collecting the 6 stamps in Katsuoji… such a fun and memorable experience! 😍 Abigail is a great tour guide… very approachable, knowledgeable, and accommodating. She made sure we were well-informed throughout the trip and really took care of everyone. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Overall, it was a wonderful experience! ✨

This tour was one of the highlights of our Osaka trip! We visited the beautiful Katsuoji Temple, the charming Miyama Thatched Village, and the scenic Arashiyama area, including the Bamboo Forest, Togetsukyo Bridge, and Tenryu-ji Temple. A special thank you to our guide and driver, Hidebou, for making the day smooth, enjoyable, and stress-free. He provided clear instructions, helpful information, and useful tips on how to best explore each destination before giving us ample free time to enjoy the sights at our own pace. Traveling with a 9-year-old, we really appreciated the well-organized itinerary and comfortable pace. As a thoughtful bonus, Hidebou even dropped us off near our hotel at the end of the tour. Highly recommended!

This was our first time participating in this kind of day trip, and to be honest, when we initially saw such an affordable price, we just hoped we would arrive at our destination smoothly, without having too high expectations. Unexpectedly, our tour guide, **Ziyang**, completely shattered our expectations! From the beginning of the trip, Ziyang demonstrated an extremely high level of professionalism, and his guided explanations were easy to understand, allowing us to not just skim through the sights but also gain a deeper understanding of the local culture. What impressed us most was his "attentiveness" and "consideration." When reminding us of the meeting time, he always reminded everyone to return slowly in a gentle, non-pressuring manner, which made the rhythm of the whole trip very comfortable and gave us a sense of security of being protected throughout the entire journey. Thank you, Ziyang, for giving us such wonderful travel memories.

The itinerary was packed. First, we visited the long-awaited Katsuoji Temple to pray for my family. Seeing all the Daruma dolls was adorable, and of course, I brought back many prayer souvenirs. Next, we went to Miyama to soak up the natural energy, and I even sent myself a postcard. The final stop was Arashiyama. This was my second time here, but my first time walking through the bamboo forest. Although it was crowded, I could still smell the fresh bamboo. The shopping street was very unique, and there simply wasn't enough time to explore it all. Many thanks to our tour guide for this trip.

All scenery was beautiful! Katsuo-ji Temple though small, was very distinctive; The shopkeepers in Miyama were friendly; Arashiyama was bustling, and because of the rain, the Katsura River seemed particularly rushing. Each attraction had its own unique charm. The tour leader, EIGAI, was a gentle and considerate person. Before arriving at each attraction, he would give a brief introduction to its history, features, and local cuisine, and he also ensured that the group members could enter the attractions smoothly, taking good care of everyone.

I booked this day trip for my family and I so that we could have the opportunity to explore areas outside of city. We enjoyed ourselves. The tour guide, Yang was amazing and knowledgeable about the area. He was also friendly and helpful.

Our driver and tour guide, Mr. Chang, was very friendly and polite. We traveled in a nine-seater vehicle, and the schedule was perfectly arranged. It was a fantastic trip, and I highly recommend it to everyone.

We had a wonderful day on our tour, it was great value for the locations we travelled to. Our driver was very friendly and punctual. Highly recommend this tour, Katsuoji temple has been our favourite stop.

Driver Mr. Cai was very kind and drove smoothly, making the ride comfortable. Highly recommended.

Our tour guide for today's itinerary was Casper. At each attraction, he provided very gentle and detailed explanations in both languages, recommended local delicacies, and checked on everyone's well-being. I'm very satisfied with this trip and feel lucky to have had Casper as our guide!