Ninenzaka tours

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.

Easily accessible meeting point (tourist bus parking in front of Kyoto Station - Shinkansen side/Avanti shopping center), precise, efficient and very kind guide, splendid itinerary to visit the main attractions of Kyoto with organization but also a certain flexibility. I highly recommend it.

It was my first trip to Japan with just my son, so I was hesitant, but I ended up using this tour. I was very worried, but thanks to our guides Ruri and Woohee, who are fluent in both Korean and English, and the bus driver who drove us safely, I was able to have a fun tour with my son. The places they recommended at each tour point were also great. I plan to use the tour again next time. I hope I can see you again then~! Thank you!

Shin our guide was really great, had a great amount of information on the area and local shrines and temples. it was a good pace, plenty of time to ask questions and the crowds weren’t too bad. Shin contacted me the day before, and on the day to set up our meeting, everything was just easy.

Just enough time at each stop and you get to travel freely at each stop. this is exactly what we were looking for... easy transportation between thr key locations that allow you to see the main tourist spots...Kyoto Village areas including Gion Geisha Village area which was really cool to see old machiya styles homes, the famous Fushimi Inari shrine, and ending with a visit to see the bowing deers of Nara.

Despite the rain, me and my mom had a great time exploring the cultural places here in Kyoto! Andrew has been an accomodating and responsive host, giving us the map towards the areas where we should go, as well as the spots to where we should visit. He is also responsive ensuring that all are onboard the bus before moving to the next spot, and friendly too! will definitely go back!

I had a great experience on the Kyoto and Uji Day Tour with guide Theodore Chan. He is knowledgeable, friendly, and shares interesting insights about Japanese history and culture. The tour was well organized, with a nice balance between Kyoto’s famous sights and the peaceful atmosphere of Uji. I especially appreciated his attention to the group and helpful recommendations. I highly recommend this tour for anyone who wants a deeper and more enjoyable experience visiting Kyoto and Uji.

Good value for the price. Don't worry about the drive. Visiting 3 places is a bit rushed, but if you want to see more attractions, the tour guide speaks Chinese and is good at managing time. I personally recommend it!