Kyoto

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.

Our tour guide, Hua Hua(花花）, provided exceptional service, offering clear explanations and invaluable assistance throughout the tour. I highly recommend this tour for those interested in visiting these two locations.

Our tour guide (Theodore Chen) is great for the job. Humorous and makes the trip very interesting, telling facts about Japan better than my school! The instructions were clear. The option to drop off at Kyoto — which we did — was great, so we didn't have to sped extra money coming to Kyoto from Osaka.

Thank you, tour guide Xiao Gao, for taking us to see our first snowfall ❄️! I finally truly understand that snowflakes are "really hexagonal"! Videos or online photos are too "flat". Real snowfall has layers of distance, including speed, density, and angle, interwoven into the romantic world described by poets. I really like the attractions you planned. The three main points were arranged perfectly, a very strong route plan! But I think it would be better if the time allocated for Miyama could be extended. Actually, you can really find a corner here to enjoy coffee and daydream! Also, tour guide Xiao Gao's story about "young people" at the end was hilarious. I can totally understand because my hometown also has a serious aging population! Finally, I wish you and your children peace and happiness 🎉. As long as you are safe, you can find the radiance shining through the leaves, and this radiance can help small trees grow into big trees 🌳!

Adding this tour to my 3-night, 4-day Osaka itinerary made the trip much more fulfilling. Nara Deer Park and Kyoto are located in completely opposite directions, so usually you only visit one, but this package was great because I could visit both. I would have regretted not going to either place, as both were great, and it was really convenient not having to worry about food or transportation. Also, the guide's explanations in between were a great help in understanding each attraction more broadly. Personally, if you're traveling in Osaka, I recommend including a convenient and cost-effective package tour like this for a day instead of rushing around to visit various places. Oh, and on the first day of the trip, I left my action camera at a restaurant, which was embarrassing, but the guide called the restaurant for me and I was able to find it, and I also got recommendations for local restaurants and ate well, so I'm sending this thank you note.

We usually prefer independent travel but felt this tour would enable us to see key sights in Kyoto, and we did. Our guide Anson was excellent. He created a WhatsApp group chat to share information at each stop so we could self guide after he shared initial information. There were only 15 on the bus so not too crowded. highly recommend. Thanks, Anson!

I recommend this trip for those with limited time during their Osaka visit. It’s a wonderful way to see three popular tourist spots in just one day. We started from Dotonburi at 8am and returned around 6:30pm. You’ll get about 2 hours to explore the Arashiyama area, 1 hour in Nara, and over an hour at Fushimi Inari Shrine. Just a heads-up: be punctual so you don’t miss the tour, which leaves without you if you're late. Be sure to plan your day wisely. We managed to squeeze in a quick lunch in Arashiyama since there wouldn’t be time to eat at the other spots.

Took the scenic train through Arashiyama in Kyoto, and the views did not disappoint! The ride along the river and through the lush greenery was super relaxing. I was really looking forward to the Hozugawa River boat tour too, but unfortunately, it got cancelled due to the weather. Still, the train ride alone made the trip worthwhile! The pick up point was easy to locate and staffs were friendly/helpful too.

LOVED this tour. Our guide was Oliver and he had an abundance of knowledge about the Gion district and the history of Geisha culture. We took the evening tour and saw 2 Geishas and 1 Maiko on their way to their evening engagements. The group size was perfect, too. Very cool experience, highly recommend