Takashima

Благодаря на нашия гид Ефи! Насладих се на днешната екскурзия и беше приятно да се свържа с природата. Екскурзията ми улесни транспорта до места, които не са удобни с обществен транспорт. Напомняне, че терасата Бивако е в ски курорт... вземете си яке или се престрашете срещу студения вятър като мен!!

Wonderful day trip to the Miho Museum Our bus trip to the Miho Museum was one of the highlights of our time in Kyoto. Kangfu was both our driver and our guide, and he did a great job at both. He drove safely and comfortably, and he made the day easy and enjoyable from start to finish. The itinerary was perfect: not too long, not too short. We had enough time to enjoy the museum without feeling rushed, and we were back without being worn out. Thank you, Kangfu, for a memorable day. We'd happily recommend this trip to anyone visiting Kyoto.

Това беше първото ми преживяване с klook и не бих могъл да бъда по-щастлив. Въпреки че вали цял ден, успяхме да се насладим на програмата така, както беше описана, благодарение на Ефи. Тя беше невероятна, обясни всичко и винаги беше готова да отговори на други въпроси и съмнения. Напълно я препоръчвам 🌱

Ден преди еднодневната екскурзия получих имейл от екскурзоводката Сун Дзясюдзи (Юки) с подробния маршрут, важни забележки, място на срещата и данни за връзка. Тъй като групата беше от около 20 души, този път пътувахме с голям автобус. В началото на екскурзията и малко преди достигане на дестинацията екскурзоводката Юки обясняваше подробно всичко необходимо и даваше указания, като също така използваше Line, за да ни напомня за важни детайли от програмата или местата за качване. Първа спирка: Музеят „Михо“ – утопията на Ай Дяомин (И. М. Пей). Всеки, който изучава архитектура, задължително трябва да усети как майсторът е съчетал архитектурния дизайн с околната среда. Обядът е за собствена сметка, като оризовите топки и тофуто в ресторанта на билетния център определено си заслужават опита (снимки 1-3). Втора спирка: Храмът „Хийоши Тайша“ в планината Хией – главното светилище на над 3800 светилища „Хие“, „Хийоши“ и „Сано“, известно със своите маймуни като пратеници на боговете (снимка 4). Трета спирка: Шрайнът „Ширасу“ край езерото Бива и неговото тории във водата – легендата за мястото, най-близко до божествата (снимки 5-6). Благодарим на днешната екскурзоводка Юки и шофьора за чудесното обслужване, благодарение на което нашето четиричленно семейство се върна с пълни ръце с впечатления и прекрасни емоции.

Tour guide Zhang Yanjin was extremely nice 👍 He drove smoothly, provided just the right amount of information, and kindly answered all our questions. I felt the time allocated for each stop was well planned. Also, thank you to all the fellow travelers who joined today—even though there were only 8 of us, everyone was quite punctual! ✅ I recommend renting an audio guide at Miho Museum ✅ (The last photo of Shirahige Shrine was edited because of bad weather 🤣)

This tour does not include the Biwako Valley ropeway tickets, but you can buy them on Klook, which is cheaper than buying them on-site. If you choose to board at Kyoto Station and get off at Osaka Station, your luggage can be stored on the tour bus. Look for staff wearing yellow vests with "gogoday" to check in. There are many tour groups on the same day, but overall the itinerary is very good and highly recommended. 08:00 Kani Doraku Dotonbori Higashi Store 09:20 Kyoto Station Hachijo-guchi Tourist Bus Parking Lot 10:20 (Stop for 30 min) Shirahige Shrine 11:30 (Stop for 3 hours) Biwako Terrace 15:30 (Stop for 1 hour) La Collina Omihachiman 16:30 Scheduled return departure 17:40 Kyoto Station Hachijo-guchi Tourist Bus Parking Lot 18:40 Kani Doraku Dotonbori Higashi Store

Our tour guide was Ms. Effy Ya-fei, who speaks Mandarin, English, and Japanese. She was very patient with our questions, and her communication was clear and well-organized. She thoughtfully sent an email before departure with her contact information, and on the day of the tour, she kept us updated via a messaging app group. Before arriving at each attraction, she would give us helpful tips on what to look out for. We were all very satisfied with the arrangements 👍🏻

Today, due to the holiday, there were heavy crowds and severe traffic congestion. Fortunately, the weather was clear and the scenic beauty far exceeded our expectations. Our tour guide, Yafei, gave us detailed introductions on the bus in advance regarding the cultural history, local cuisine, and great photo spots for each attraction, which was extremely helpful. Despite the heavy traffic, the guide continuously communicated with the driver to estimate our arrival time and constantly kept us updated on the estimated arrival times and duration of our visits, allowing us to adjust our expectations accordingly. She was very dedicated and responsible. As for the scenery, Lake Biwa is truly stunning with its sparkling waters. Exploring, checking in, and taking photos on the mountain yielded amazing pictures. We experienced both the cable car and the Sky Bridge; the scenery on the mountain was pleasant and expansive, and we had a wonderful time. The only thing to note is that it is windy at the top of the mountain, so it is best to wear a windbreaker and long pants to avoid getting cold. Due to the traffic jams, we only had half an hour to explore and shop at our last stop, La Collina Omihachiman. The tour guide efficiently led us quickly to the cake factory at the very back, allowing us to catch the core scenery just before sunset. The experience was still quite good overall. Generally speaking, thanks to the clear weather and comfortable temperatures, this trip greatly exceeded expectations. The only minor drawback was the traffic, which compressed the time available at each attraction, making it feel a bit like a rushed "special forces" style tour, and the return trip was a bit late. However, overall we had a thoroughly enjoyable and comfortable time. Special thanks to our dedicated tour guide Yafei, and to the experienced and smooth driver who warmly greeted each of us when getting on and off the bus and helped us with our luggage!

The travel distance was a bit long, but the attraction itself was beautiful, making it well worth it. The cable car was a bit expensive, but still recommended. As for the tour guide, they were a bit disorganized; they actually lost a group member's cable car ticket and then went around asking if anyone had an extra. Their ticket management skills could definitely be improved.