【Kyoto & Nara Historical and Cultural Scenic Day Tour】Arashiyama Scenic Railway & Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine Senbon Torii & Nara Park & Togetsukyo Bridge & Bamboo Grove Path & Kimono Forest (Departing from Osaka or Kyoto)

We had a wonderful experience with Rex as our guide! He was incredibly friendly, spoke excellent English, and explained everything in a very informative and engaging way. What made the tour especially enjoyable was that he didn’t just tell us about the attractions we visited, but also shared fascinating insights into Japanese history, culture, and many interesting details that we would never have discovered on our own. On top of that, Rex went above and beyond to help us when my husband suddenly fell ill and was unable to join the tour at short notice. Although the cancellation policy normally only allows cancellations up to 24 hours in advance, Rex kindly helped us arrange another tour at a later date using the money we had already paid. We truly appreciated his understanding and flexibility. We can recommend Rex without any hesitation. He is not only a knowledgeable and excellent guide but also a genuinely kind and thoughtful person.

Went to feed the deer early in the morning; the deer were so hungry and super excited 🤣 Afterwards, we went to Fushimi Inari Taisha and the Thousand Torii Gates. It was quite spectacular, but with the rain and huge crowds, it wasn't very convenient to complete the whole route—doing a quick walk and having a light snack is better. We saved Arashiyama for last, spending 3 hours there and riding the 🚂 scenic train. The views were gorgeous, and we even caught a glimpse of some fall foliage. If you're taking the scenic train, you can go straight to the bamboo grove where it's less crowded and walk back down from the front. Again, it's best to walk quickly and grab simple bites; there's Tenryu-ji Temple and plenty of shops to buy food and snacks. Also, our tour guide Sarah was fantastic—she arranged for everyone taking the Arashiyama scenic train to switch sides on the return trip so we could see and photograph the scenery from both sides, and she enthusiastically shared related stories. A truly satisfying itinerary! 👍🏻❣️

Our tour guide, Sofia, was incredibly professional and wonderful. She was also very meticulous in explaining the characteristics of each attraction and the meeting times and locations. Most importantly, she was worried that everyone might forget after waking up, so she reminded us three times! 😂🤣 The Nara Arashiyama day trip was super fun, especially feeding the deer. I even learned a new Japanese phrase, "Nai" (meaning "nothing left"), so the deer wouldn't chase me around. Togetsukyo Bridge was beautiful, but the weather was incredibly hot. Luckily, it only started raining heavily halfway through our return trip; otherwise, we would have been soaking wet and wouldn't have enjoyed ourselves as much.

A great and fun tour. Valerie was incredibly nice, informational, fun and helpful. The tour is really worth it. You can see all the spots with the tour which alone would take too much time and public transport (if you're not going with a car). It'd be a good idea to add 1 more hour for Arashiyama since there are a lot of things to see there. Further up the bamboo forest, there is an entrance to a big garden. The fee isn't too much and it's absolutely worth it cos you can spend so so much time exploring here since there are many paths to see and right at the beginning (or after you come back around to the entrance point again) there is a rest stop where you have free teas to try (hot and cold), matcha, cold water and calpis (a drink with lactic acid). You can sit there comfortably, have refills. That was a great experience and there aren't many people there so you can remove yourself from the noise and crowds.

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.

This was my first trip to Japan. My friend mentioned he really wanted to visit Nara to see the deer. We looked at many options and ultimately decided this tour group was the best fit, so we booked it. We chatted a lot with our guide on the bus; he recommended some great food and provided a lot of useful information. Throughout the trip, he was also very kind and informative with his explanations. It was a fantastic trip!

I had such a wonderful experience on this tour, and a big part of that was our amazing tour guide, Rex! Rex was incredibly accommodating, friendly, funny, and genuinely lovely throughout the day. He shared so many interesting stories, historical facts, and little bits of trivia about every place we visited, which made the experience even more enjoyable and memorable. What made the day extra special was that it happened to be my birthday. When Rex found out, he surprised me with a little gift – a fox-shaped Kitsune Senbei from Fushimi Inari Shrine. It was such a thoughtful and unexpected gesture, and it honestly made my birthday even more memorable! You can really tell that Rex enjoys what he does and genuinely cares about making sure everyone has a great experience. I couldn't have asked for a better guide. Thank you, Rex, for making my birthday tour so special! I would absolutely recommend this tour, and I hope to join another one with you again someday! 😊

What a day! packed to the brim with bite sized experiences of all best spots in Nara and Kyoto. Valeria, our guide was a little bundle of joy and energy and made sure we were always well taken care of. Be it tidbits of information about places or funny quirks to make us all laugh - she was simply fabulous. Really enjoyed witnessing Nara and Kyoto with this guided experience. Must do in case you are a first timer here with limited time.

A very nice trip with an excellent guide! Our guide was incredibly friendly, spraying us with water to cool us down in the summer heat, buying us ice jelly to help us cool off, and proactively offering to take photos for us. Their bilingual explanations were detailed, fluent, lively, and engaging. The itinerary was perfectly planned, and the driver was steady, punctual, helped look after us, and assisted with luggage, which was very helpful for first-timers or those who prefer not to plan their own trips. Thank you all for your hard work! It was an unforgettable journey!

Thank you to our lively and humorous tour guide, Oscar, for leading our day trip to Kyoto and Nara. He was very professional and shared in-depth insights into the local culture and history, making it easy for us to understand the cultural significance of Nara and its shrines. It was a wonderful trip, and the driver was also very friendly, helping us retrieve items from our luggage when we stopped. This was very thoughtful for families traveling with seniors and young children. We hope to have the chance to meet Oscar again in the future! Sayonara~