Things to do in Arashiyama

This riverboat ride was amazing! The scenery was beautiful and left me in awesome. Our river boat team were also so funny and very kind, they definitely added to this experience! I would 1000% reccommend doing this experience, it was unforgettable!

This tour was absolutely worthwhile, largely thanks to our amazing tour guide, Tina! She was incredibly engaging, friendly, and knowledgeable. Even during our bus rides between spots, she kept us thoroughly entertained with fascinating trivia and gave clear, helpful details on what to expect at each destination. The only downside was that we wished we had more time in Arashiyama. We opted to take the Sagano Romantic Train—which was fantastic—but as a trade-off, we didn't have enough time left to explore the Bamboo Forest. Overall, it was a wonderful experience with great sights, made truly special by Tina's exceptional hosting! Highly recommended!

The tour itself was amazing and it went at such a great pace for all ages. Katherine, our lovely tour guide helped give lots of great info about the temples and shrines around Kyoto. She did a great job, Would definitely highly recommend !

GREAT EXPERIENCE!! I would highly recommend doing this tour. Rex was our tour guide and he was amazing. His English was very understandable, he was informative and FUNNY. Some parts of the tour did feel a little bit rushed, but that was completely uncontrollable due to it being a Saturday and it being full of tourists. We also brought our two-year-old toddler and the charter bus was great. Charging ports for your phone and AC is perfect for the all day commute.

We had such a wonderful time visiting the Nara Deer Park, Arashiyama Bamboo Forest and the iconic Torii gates! Maxine was pleasant, knowledgeable, and did an excellent job. The bus was punctual, and the entire experience was well organized. I highly recommend this tour for its excellent value, sightseeing, and overall experience. Truly money well spent! Thank you, Maxine, for making it such a memorable day!

This was a great small group tour. We didn't have to carry our luggage; it could be stored in the trunk, and the driving time wasn't long. The driver-guide had an excellent service attitude and allowed us enough time at each stop. The night before, they individually confirmed the meeting and pickup times with everyone and reminded us not to be late, which was very thoughtful. On the day of the tour, they were also very punctual. As we approached the hotel, they specifically messaged us in advance to let us know we could wait at the hotel entrance, which was very considerate. Along the way, the driver-guide explained the history, characteristics, and important notes for each attraction, helping us to explore them more effectively. The three attractions were well-connected and all very impressive, with beautiful scenery that my family also loved. For those staying in Osaka, traveling to Kyoto can be a bit far, so this day trip is very suitable. I would definitely recommend it to friends!

Small groups are really much more comfortable without having to wait around for each other. Katsio-ji Temple was a little smaller than expected, but very peaceful, which is perfect for a leisurely stroll. The scenery along the scenic train ride was nice, though the ride itself wasn't very long. Arashiyama was very crowded, but we could just manage our own free time. The driver was quite nice and even helped give directions on the way back. Overall, there were no unpleasant surprises, and the price is quite reasonable.

with the guide Tommo absolutely brilliant. he is very caring and ensure teh trip ran like clock work. he even have a person website telling us where to resemble after the trip. love the train ride and teh boat ride and if I were to book it myself that would be too much hassle . highly recommended

Our family of 3, including 12 year old, were very happy with the tour. Hua Hua was very attentive and made sure the group was settled in whenever we changed mode of transportation (mini bus - train - mini bus - boat). We were lucky to have met Hua Hua as he is very knowledgeable.