Gion Corner tours

A really great tour to get an overview of historic Tokyo and Japan in a single day, we didn’t have much time in Kyoto so it was perfect to see a lot, our guide was knowledgeable and kept everyone’s energy up over a big day. The only downside of this is you don’t get much time at each stop, keep in mind that this is a quick tour of everything and you’ll be fine or choose to go to less stops on another tour where you can spend longer.

I had an amazing private tour. I was about 5 to 10 minutes late and thought I might have missed it, but Ben, the tour guide was still there waiting for me with a friendly smile. I also ended up being the only guest, which made it feel extra special. Ben shared a lot of interesting history along the way and kept things fun with his humor. The time flew by, and I honestly wished the tour was longer. He also gave me some great local and restaurant recommendations at the end. Super professional, friendly, and highly recommended.

José is a great guide, we booked the tour as our first activity in Kyoto, and Jose gave us spot-on recommendations that allowed us to avoid large crowds while still getting a good feel for both Kyoto's nightlife and cultural significance. We asked for a fast-faced tour and he had us covered so much ground. 10 out of 10 recommend.

We wanted an afternoon tour and this fit the bill. There were three locations visited. We got to spend the adequate amount of time in experience the main attraction. Our tour guide was efficient, sometimes funny, and very upbeat. Our group had approximately 40 persons, which was larger than I had expected, but am not surprised, given that we were visiting Kyoto in the peak of the very popular cherry blossom season. Unfortunately, the chilly on/off rain, and immensely huge crowds at each locale put a damper to my personal enjoyment, but the tour itself did what it was supposed to do. We got to see some iconic spots and were professionally transported by Sunrise Tours with ease between each one, on a very comfortable tour bus. I would recommend this tour if you're short on time or don't want to tour earlier in the day.

It is an in-depth tour worth taking. The tour guide is an old Japanese gentleman who is very familiar with Kyoto. He introduces every place or street carefully and learns a lot of cultural knowledge. The itinerary is very smooth. It is very rare to experience so many interactive experiences in just 5 hours. The food was delicious and everyone had a very pleasant tea experience. It is highly recommended to tourists who want to have an in-depth cultural tour.

Had a great sunset tour with our guide, Logan, who is very informative about the Gion district and the history and happenings of a Geisha's life. No questions were left unanswered. Thoroughly enjoyed it, just wished it was warmer.

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.

From the moment I saw their name, I knew this was the person for us. I had a feeling our Kyoto trip would be really fun, and it certainly was! They were incredibly kind and explained everything in great detail, which made our trip twice as enjoyable. Not only did they provide thorough explanations of each spot, but they also shared insights into Japanese culture and their own life experiences, which kept things very engaging. There aren't many tours that include Nara, so I compared many options, and this tour exceeded all expectations – 100,000,000,000,000% satisfied! :) After the tour, they even recommended a great restaurant near Namba and offered to make a reservation if possible. We asked for a yakiniku restaurant, and the first bite was pure bliss... it was the best meat I've ever had in my life. It was truly, incredibly delicious!!! They also told us to contact them anytime if we needed other restaurant recommendations or had any questions or difficulties during our trip. That made me feel very reassured, and it was a happy tour where I felt like I had met a wonderful person.