Things to do in Shinsaibashi

I was really looking forward to the guide! Our guide, Oh Seok-bong! He was incredibly knowledgeable and witty, making the bus ride enjoyable and informative with his insights into Japanese culture. He guided us with such passion, and I highly recommend GOGODAY Tour. I used them in Fukuoka and was satisfied, so I plan to use them again for my next trip. My father and son both had a great time. Thank you for helping us create wonderful memories on our family trip ❤️

Before, I didn't know if I needed a reservation and just waited in line on-site. But this trip was short, so I made a reservation and used it. Soon after, I ordered and paid (when paying, you need to decide what you want to eat/buy!). Then, I was immediately guided to my seat and enjoyed ramen with the cute Chiikawa, Hachiware, and Usagi characters. It was so delightful. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves the Chiikawa characters! If you order a drink, you also get a random card, which is fun! I personally found the ramen delicious, and all the drinks were tasty too. It was so great that I want to visit again next time.

We’re so glad we decided to book our group tour with GoGoDay! From start to finish, everything was very well organised, making our trip smooth, enjoyable, and stress-free. A special thank you to our wonderful tour guide, Lui, who was incredibly accommodating, friendly, and helpful throughout the trip. We really appreciated how Lui shared interesting historical and cultural background at every place we visited. Overall, we had a fantastic experience with GoGoDay and would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a well-organised, enjoyable, and memorable group tour.

The Miho Museum is truly stunning. It's remarkable how much effort an organization can put into promoting and disseminating aesthetics, from collecting and displaying exhibits to constructing the museum itself. Visitors to this secluded mountain location will undoubtedly be awestruck and impressed by this architectural masterpiece that rose from nothing. The quaint Bamboo Forest Garden is charming and compact. According to the introduction, it was once a training dormitory for monks from Enryaku-ji Temple. Enjoying matcha while gazing at the garden is quite therapeutic and relaxing. Shirahige Shrine, especially on a clear day, offers beautiful photo opportunities, and its omamori (charms) are also lovely. After a full day of sightseeing, I actually felt incredibly relaxed and peaceful.

Kyoto city was really crowded. Even places like Arashiyama had many more people than before. So, I looked for a less crowded place in the suburbs and found this spot. The scenery was beautiful, and it was great to travel comfortably by bus for long distances. Guide Lee Song-ran gave interesting explanations, and best of all, we could communicate in Korean, which was a huge plus. For those of us traveling alone, she took photos without us even having to ask, and I was so happy to get some beautiful pictures at Ine Funaya. I hadn't booked the lift and cruise due to weather concerns, but she collectively checked with everyone on the bus and purchased tickets for us, which was very convenient since I didn't have to do it myself. At Amanohashidate, there was a place selling sushi lunchboxes, but it apparently required advance reservations. I found out too late after eating, which was a bit disappointing. Although it was a group tour, and the schedule felt a bit tight, overall, it was a fulfilling and enjoyable trip. It was also great that we could depart from Kyoto. There were tours that departed earlier, but I appreciated that this tour didn't require us to rush too much in the morning.

This was a blast! highly recommend. the staff was great and thoroughly explained everything. Ended up being us three females with my friend and I and the female tour guide. We followed well with her lead and cues. She hooked us up with lots of photos at the red lights. The street karts were a lot of fun, and it was cool zooming through Osaka and checking out all the sites. Fun way to sightsee. People enjoyed watching us drive by as well.

We had a great experience making our chopsticks. The only point with fewer stars is the price. Our booking included one type of wood. If you want one of the other four, you have to pay extra: two pieces for 2000 Yen each, and two more for 4000 Yen each. We found that quite expensive. Otherwise: super nice staff who are very happy to help. Thanks for the great souvenir.

Loved loved loved our experience! The matcha was delicious and Momo was an amazing teacher!

“Thanks to Guide Tiger’s great leadership and thoughtful attention to detail, it was such a satisfying trip. I loved that he/she was fluent in both English and Chinese, and had such a calm, easy-to-listen-to voice. If I travel again, I’d love to do it with Guide TIGer once more. tiger 가이드님이 인솔도 잘해주시고 꼼꼼하게 잘챙겨주셔서 너무 만족스러운 여행이였습니다. 영어,중국어 너무 잘하시고 목소리가 차분하고 듣기 편안한 목소리여서 좋았어요. TIGer가이드님이랑 함께라면 다른 여행도 또 해보고싶습니다. 차량운전기사님도 편안한 운전으로 비가왔음에도 불구하고 안전하게 잘 여행을 마쳤어요. TiGer 가이드님의 추천대로 하면 만족스러운 여행이 가능할것입니다. 좋은 추억 심어주셔서 너무 감사합니다. 영어로 The driver was also very safe and steady, and despite the rain, we finished the trip safely. If you follow Guide TIGer’s recommendations, you’re sure to have a satisfying trip. Thank you so much for the wonderful memories.”