Best of Kyoto & Nara: Kiyomizudera, Nara Park, Todaiji & Much More

It was such a nice experience in Kyoto and Nara. The tour was ontime and smooth. I had a great time in exploring Nara park in the morning with less crowd. Jin the tour guide was really informative and make sure everyone safe. He also gave best recommendations for lunch and dessert while in Uji. Thank you very much!

I just returned from a wonderful Tokyo bus tour today, and I'd love to go again! It was crowded with so many people, but thanks to our lovely guide, Ruri, it was a delightful trip! I really admired her ability to speak three languages. She explained everything so well and gave us great restaurant recommendations in advance, so we enjoyed delicious meals without any hassle. She also took beautiful photos for us and was incredibly kind! On the way back, she even recommended a restaurant for dinner, making the entire experience perfect from start to finish. Thank you so much!

I took a tour with Guide Jo Jun-young on March 10th. It remains a truly happy memory that still comes to mind, even a month later. This was our family's first overseas trip, and considering my parents' and wife's stamina, we chose a bus tour, which was a decision I definitely don't regret. I felt a little bad for the guide because I just slept during the journey, having arrived in the early hours of the previous day. However, being able to comfortably rest and recharge until we reached our destination seems to be a major advantage of a bus tour. I highly recommend it to anyone in a similar situation. Thanks to the guide's flexible management of the itinerary, adapting to crowds and on-site conditions at each attraction, we were able to enjoy a very relaxed viewing experience. My mother has some knee discomfort, and she and my sister fell a bit behind, so I was grateful for the guide's consideration. The historical explanations, which I wouldn't have known if I had gone alone, made the trip even more interesting. We also looked at the photos the guide took of us as a family and promised to go again. It was also fascinating to meet someone from my home country in Japan, and forming a new connection with a solo traveler from the United States was another enjoyable memory.

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!

This is a worthwhile trip to Nara and Kyoto. You could choose to visit Nara, Kyoto, Kobe/Himeji, Shiga, and Wakayama separately, but there is an advantage to seeing two heritage sites at once. Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Todaiji Temple, Byodo-in Temple, and Kiyomizu-dera Temple are all World Heritage sites and are wonderful places to visit again and again. Thank you to veteran guide Jeon Yun-cheol, and thank you to the Japanese driver of the large bus for safe driving and a schedule that was appropriate for the time allotted.

It was our first trip to Japan with the kids, so we went with a mix of excitement and worry, but thanks to the bus tour, it was a very satisfying day. In particular, the guide's calm and informative explanations were great. If we had traveled from Osaka to Kyoto and Nara by subway, it would have taken a lot of travel time and we would have struggled to find our way, but being conveniently transported by bus allowed us to sleep during the travel time and recharge our energy. The kids were most satisfied with Nara Park. They were happy to see and touch the deer up close and to buy and feed them crackers. Fushimi Inari Shrine had beautiful colors, so the photos turned out really well. There were many bus tour groups at each destination, so it was crowded, but I felt that it was a good decision to take the bus tour and we had a satisfying day. Highly recommend it!^^

We had a great time with our tour guide Min! He knew so much about all the spots we went to, and was extremely kind and welcoming. We also appreciated the freedom to explore that is encouraged on this tour. Thaks again!

Our multingual tour guide Min was very helpful. He sent links to the best places to get food and snacks. Pro Tip: Take a photo of your bus. I recommend pinning the location of the parking lots each time you stop. We got lost in Nara Deer Park and had to practically ran back up.

This Japan tour was the best one yet! Everything was super organized, and we had a blast, even with the crowds in some spots. Our guide, Jeon, was awesome and made sure we were having fun and were comfortable. He communicates well and is multilingual, so he really catered to the needs or questions of every participant and gives us the history of every place we visit. Plus, we got a printed photo and a great restaurant recommendation in Osaka!

What an incredible day! Thank you, Sohae, and the driver for your kindness! Thanks to them, the tour was so smooth and enjoyable! Their advice and thoughtfulness only added a huge plus to the adventure! So grateful!