Kiyomizudera Temple tours

Mr Shine is an excellent tour guide speaking well in English, Mandarin & Japanese. I learn a lot from him, he is very hard working on his heard of tourist. Kyoto & Nara sequence is adjusted to suit the weather. Unfortunately it rained lightly the whole day & the sun did not "shine". I stll enjoyed being guided with fond memories provided by Mr Shine. Be careful not to feed the deers as I got pushed on my back by 2 male deers who smell busicuits carried by me, dirtied my clothes! I recommend to follow Shine's offer of 6 choices lunch which you pay to restaurant yourself, A Mr Shine's value added service.

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.

Last time, I visited Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto, so this time I went to places I hadn't seen before. It was just before a long holiday, so there weren't many people, and it was wonderfully peaceful and quiet! When you actually see it, it's not so much 'Wow, that's amazing!' but rather beautiful scenery, the path you walk while admiring that scenery, various photos taken at photo spots, and an unexpected seagull zoo feeding (making eye contact with seagulls and hawks). I didn't have high expectations, but it was fun! The only downside is that the travel time is a bit long if you depart from Osaka! However, our guide, MICA, explained many things about Japan so well and took such beautiful photos that I even changed my KakaoTalk profile picture for the first time in a while! 😄

The tour experience is nice. Our tour guide CC introduced the background of attractions and Japanese history on the touring bus in a fun and comprehensive way, so we got to have much free time to explore attractions by ourselves. In addition, she also recommended some great and affordable restaurants to avoid tourist traps. Although going three attractions in a day is a bit tight to view deeply in the attractions, it’s worth for beginner travelers to enjoy the sights and vibes. Moreover, having a designated touring bus saved us lots of energy, husstle and time moving among attractions.

The tour was well worth the money, and our guide, Gary, was very professional. When I visited Osaka last winter, I booked a one-day tour through Klook, and the guide contacted me via WhatsApp beforehand. This time, no one contacted me in advance, which made me quite anxious. However, everything started very smoothly once we arrived at the designated time and meeting point. My husband, children, and I had a wonderful trip, enjoyed a delicious lunch, and had a great time tasting green tea. I highly recommend booking this tour if it's your first time visiting the places on the itinerary, as it takes care of your meals and transportation.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing Kyoto Tour with Shine! I had an absolutely fantastic experience today with Shine. He was professional, friendly, knowledgeable, and made the entire day enjoyable from beginning to end. Shine shared interesting stories and explanations at every stop, gave us enough time to explore and take photos, and kept the day relaxed and perfectly organized. His positive attitude and genuine passion for Kyoto made a huge difference. The itinerary was beautiful, especially the temples, traditional areas, and Fushimi Inari. It was a wonderful way to experience Kyoto and learn more about Japanese culture. Thank you, Shine, for an unforgettable day! I highly recommend this tour and especially Shine as a guide. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Richard the tour guide was helpful and responsive. The tour included beautiful views in Amanohashidate. Chairlift and Sky Cycle were a surreal experience at Amanohashidate Viewland. Boat ride was a fun experience feeding the Seagulls and Kites at Ine Bay.

While preparing for my trip to Osaka from Germany, I felt it would be a huge regret not to visit Kyoto. Since I was traveling with two children, I wanted to avoid anything too strenuous. Then I discovered this bus tour, and throughout the trip, I kept saying it was an excellent choice. This was especially true because we were with Guide Goo Moon-gil. From our first meeting until the end, he was incredibly kind and explained everything so well, which made traveling with my children even more enjoyable. Thank you! Oh, and the reason I chose this product was that it wasn't about staying together for the entire itinerary, but rather it included bus pick-up and drop-off, guidance to the entrance, explanations of the attractions, and even restaurant reservations nearby. I think it would be great for those who, like me, might find it a bit much to constantly stick together. I'm even planning to book Guide Goo Moon-gil for my parents' trip to Osaka. He recommended several restaurants and delicious convenience store foods, but due to our schedule, we couldn't visit them all. However, I plan to buy a lot from the convenience stores to take back with us.

I'm thankful to our guide, Bara-san that was very nice and informative. It's great that there are tour like this from Nagoya. Also, the lunch included in the tour was superb!