Tours de Tōfuku-ji Temple

Yutaka was a fantastic tour guide, we had a memorable day visiting the temples & we learned lots along the way. He was full on interesting information and local knowledge. The temples were stunning and not too busy with other tourists. Lovely guided meditation session with a monk & a delicious vegan lunch to finish off the tour perfectly. We highly recommend this to anyone looking for an authentic experience.

Our guide, Sarah organized this tour extremely well. Her instructions were clear and she guided us to each attraction seamlessly. We had an amazing time both at Ine Bay and Amanohashidate. This tour is a must if you're in Japan!

Vaig rebre el recordatori i les instruccions el dia abans de l'excursió i et demanen que t'uneixis al grup de WhatsApp per a l'activitat. Ens vam trobar fora de la sortida 2 de l'estació de Nippombashi. Allà s'hi reuneixen molts altres grups turístics i autobusos tipus Londres, així que assegureu-vos d'arribar amb prou antelació i fixeu-vos bé en qualsevol element identificatiu que portin. Per a la nostra excursió vam tenir dos guies, en Nox i en Rex. Van ser molt simpàtics i ens van explicar històries d'Osaka, Amanohashidate, el poble de pescadors d'Ine i Miyama. Aquest va ser sens dubte el moment culminant del nostre viatge! Un consell que m'agradaria compartir és que us assegureu d'esmorzar abans i porteu algun refrigeri per si de cas no teniu temps de dinar mentre feu turisme. Preneu el dinar a Amanohashidate, perquè és l'únic lloc on tindreu més marge de temps. Vam decidir que els nostres guies ens compressin les entrades per al vaixell turístic d'Ine i també per al telecadira a Amanohashidate. Tasteu la llet i el púding de llet a Miyama!

La nostra guia, la senyoreta Shion, va ser fantàstica! És molt entusiasta i captivadora. La passejada cobreix bastant en un bon ritme, però no vam veure cap maiko o geisha, que era el meu objectiu principal. Em pregunto si la ruta es podria invertir per tenir més possibilitats de veure les talentoses artistes al districte de la Reina de les Geishes?

Our tour guide, who could switch between Chinese, Japanese, and English, and also spoke Korean, made sure every group member was taken care of. It was a huge benefit not having to research the history and stories of each attraction ourselves. They offered pre-ordered lunch, which allowed us more time to explore Kiyomizu-dera Temple and its surroundings, and the food was quite good. The itinerary was well-paced for the limited time (however, this tour is not suitable for travelers who prefer to savor sights slowly or spend a lot of time taking photos, as the time allotted for Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine doesn't allow for walking the entire Senbon Torii path!). The tour bus was clean and tidy, and the ride was smooth and steady. I'm prone to motion sickness and usually sleep on buses, and I didn't wake up due to poor driving.

Una experiència fantàstica! És molt rar conèixer una geisha/maiko i va ser molt divertit jugar amb ella tan a prop.

L'Aye va ser un guia turístic absolutament increïble al Castell de Nijo! Tenia un coneixement impressionant i va compartir tants detalls fascinants sobre el castell, la seva història i característiques que mai hauríem notat sols. Anteriorment havia visitat el Castell de Nijo sense guia, i sincerament puc dir que aquesta experiència va ser un 100% millor. Vaig aprendre molt i vaig marxar amb una apreciació completament nova pel castell i la seva història. A més de ser un guia excel·lent, l'Aye va ser increïblement atent i considerat. Quan va començar a ploure durant el nostre recorregut, fins i tot es va oferir a buscar-nos paraigües! Va ser un gest tan amable i realment va demostrar quant es preocupa per les persones dels seus tours. No puc recomanar prou l'Aye. Si visiteu el Castell de Nijo a Kyoto, tenir-lo com a guia fa que l'experiència sigui molt més significativa i memorable. Gràcies, Aye, per un tour tan meravellós!

This is Group 3 from the September 22nd tour! This was easily one of the most satisfying parts of our trip 😊 Thanks in particular to our guide, Oh Seok-bong, it felt like much more than just a sightseeing tour—we learned so much about Japan. Even during the bus rides, he kept sharing a wealth of practical information for travelers, such as Japanese culture, daily life tips, local hidden gems for dining, and shopping lists 🚌📌 Rather than the cliché information you easily find online, much of it was immediately useful on the ground, which also helped with the rest of our independent travel. I especially remember him telling us, "Don't buy your souvenirs here; go to Don Quijote instead, as these are overpriced" 😂 It was both funny and touching because it felt like he was genuinely looking out for our wallets 💸 The sightseeing itinerary and explanations were wonderful, and even after the tour ended, he told us to contact him anytime if we needed restaurant reservations. He even said that if we ever return to Japan after going back to Korea, we could reach out to him with no strings attached, and that he would help us if any issues arose during our travels, which gave us great peace of mind 🙏 It's common for relationships to end as soon as a one-day tour is over, so his continued care and support left a strong impression. We were completely satisfied with the sightseeing, the information, and the kindness, and he is a guide we would love to meet again on our next trip to Japan. We made wonderful memories thanks to guide Oh Seok-bong 😊 Highly recommended! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Aquesta és una manera fantàstica de veure Gion. Com que la majoria de la gent hi és durant el dia, la nit és el moment perfecte per anar-hi. A més, si teniu la Jasmine, tindreu una guia increïblement experta. Val totalment la pena!