Koyasan-turer

Koyasan Secret View-turen er en må-gjøre-aktivitet når du besøker Osaka, og anbefales på det sterkeste. Møtestedet var praktisk, og reiselederen/sjåføren Hanazawa var omtenksom. Han hadde forberedt AI-oversatte kinesiske og engelske forklaringer om Koyasan og opprinnelsen til hvert sted, som han spilte av før vi ankom, slik at vi hadde kunnskap før vi besøkte. Denne turen var på en ukedag, så det var få besøkende, noe som gjorde det veldig behagelig og fredelig. Til lunsj prøvde vi shojin ryori (vegetarisk tempelmat), som jeg ikke likte så godt, men det var verdt å prøve. Besøket til Seijin-in-tempelet var prikken over i-en. Etter å ha fullført Okunoin-turen, hadde reiselederen/sjåføren Hanazawa til og med forberedt ettermiddagste og grønn te til hver av oss, noe som var veldig hensynsfullt. Vi var svært fornøyde med dagens reiseplan.

Vi hadde en flott tid med sjåføren vår, Sam. Han var veldig respektfull, imøtekommende og tålmodig. Han anbefalte oss også et flott sted å spise. Da vi kom til Nachi-fossen regnet det, og han hadde paraplyer klare til oss. Hans positive og glade holdning gjorde turen veldig spesiell.

Vi hadde en utmerket privat tur til Kyoto–Nara bestilt gjennom Klook. Alt gikk knirkefritt fra start til slutt, og opplevelsen overgikk forventningene våre.

This Kumano Kodo day trip was a perfect experience, and I must highly recommend our guide, Yan! The guide is Chinese, so there was absolutely no language barrier throughout the entire trip. They served as both driver and guide, meticulously arranging everything, making the trip incredibly hassle-free. Before arriving at each attraction, the guide would provide detailed explanations of its history and key highlights. They thoughtfully advised us on how to best experience each site, what specific sights to focus on, and clearly communicated the duration of free time and the meeting time for our return. This meant we didn't have to worry about planning ourselves, and the pace of the trip was just right. The entire itinerary, from the service area, Kumano Hongu Taisha, Otorii, and collecting stamps at Oyu no Hara, to Nachi Taisha, Seiganto-ji Temple, Hiro Shrine, Daimonzaka, and Hayatama Taisha, concluding with a visit to the Totsukawa Onsen footbath, featured detailed and easy-to-understand explanations at every stop. The guide eloquently shared the cultural stories behind the Kumano Sanzan, allowing us to grasp the profound heritage behind these World Heritage sites, even without prior research. The guide's service attitude was gentle and attentive, and their driving was smooth and safe. They never took detours or rushed the itinerary. There was no pressure throughout the trip, allowing ample time for photos, leisurely strolls, and worship. At the end, there was even plenty of time to soak our feet in the footbath to relieve travel fatigue. I was initially concerned about the inconveniences of traveling alone in a foreign country, but thankfully, this Chinese-speaking guide provided meticulous care throughout the journey. The itinerary was both enriching and relaxed, allowing for a deep appreciation of the sacred Kumano landscape. The overall value for money was excellent. For anyone planning a day trip to Kumano, I strongly recommend Guide Yan!