Fushimi Jikkokubune tours

I joined a half-day tour in the morning on March 30. Although the cherry blossoms were only half-open, I was able to take beautiful photos both on the boat and along the coast. I would also like to give a thumbs up to our tour guide Mimi that day. She gave a good first impression, full of smiles and energy. There was a couple of Western tourists in our group. Mimi's English was very good and she did not ignore them by only greeting the majority of guests who could understand Mandarin. When a group of 20 people walked on the street, Mimi would patiently repeat the explanation to the group members in front, middle and back. She was very thoughtful and I really have to give her a thumbs up! 👍

The operator contacted us a day before, and the process was very organized. The only problem was that we did not realize the driver could only speak in Mandarin. I did not notice that when I was booking the tour, so that is something to be aware of. Other than that, it was a good experience.

The morning Isonoya itinerary was quite tight. When we got to the cafe, it was crowded, so we couldn't leisurely enjoy the food and scenery. Feeding the seagulls from the boat was indeed quite interesting. I accidentally won a golden nugget and got bitten, but the feeling of being a seagull's nest was quite magical, like being close to nature. The afternoon Amanohashidate time was about 2 hours. Following the guide and taking the cable car, we probably had an hour left. The scenery on the mountain was magnificent, and there were many facilities to play with. It just so happened that it was the Emperor's birthday (or yesterday), and many stores were closed, so we couldn't find a place to eat (the remaining few were crowded). But there were still a few small stalls where you could buy snacks. The scenery of Chion-ji Temple is beautiful, and the paper umbrella votive tablets are also very beautiful. I really wanted to take them back. The tour guide was kind and enthusiastic, constantly emphasizing the characteristics of the attractions. I accidentally broke the handle of a cabinet on the bus, and he kindly said it was okay. I felt a little embarrassed. The itinerary was great and I would consider it again in the future and recommend it to others.

Taka was a great informative guide with great English! we stopped at temples, learned about the history of sake, and had a really fun boat ride in the canals of Kyoto going under the cherry blossom trees!

Brother Yunjiang is not bad. The driving distance is not too far, about an hour, and all attractions are nearby. It is very convenient and there is plenty of time. It is recommended for those who want to take pictures first. Kaiseki cuisine is also pretty good. The food is more delicious than expected, and the food is very delicate. If you have enough budget, you can try it!

We highly recommend this service as it made getting around the different sites of Kyoto so very convenient. The important spots in Kyoto are a bit far apart so our van made things so much easier. Also, our driver, Mr. Wang, was very friendly and accommodating.

Amelia was a wonderfully informative and well articulated guide! Today was a sort of sampling of Amanohashidate and Ine boathouse and Ine Bay as we look forward to returning and spending a few days in the area to explore more.

The tour guide Mimi was very responsible and waited at the meeting point very early. The explanation along the way was very vivid and detailed, and the route planning was also very reasonable. The dining arrangement was even more thoughtful. She waited until all our meals were ready before leaving to eat by ourselves. It was very hard! Five-star praise! I will take this route again next year, and I will recommend friends to book this route in the future.