Excursão de um dia pela beleza humana e natural de Kyoto: Oração no Templo Katsuo-ji & Bosque de Bambus de Arashiyama & Templo Tenryu-ji & Santuário Nonomiya & Peregrinação ao Templo Kinkaku-ji (partida de Osaka ou Kyoto)

We had such a great day on this tour with Apple. Apple was great at giving information about each place before we arrived. We were provided with must see and visit recommendations to help us whilst exploring Arashiama on our own. All of the stops are beautiful. The tour itself was very efficient with just enough time in each place to see all the highlights. Would definitely recommend!

A relaxing yet efficient day tour. Huge thanks to our guide for putting together such a wonderful itinerary — the commentary was incredibly detailed, and the fun stories along the way really brought everything to life. The day was so well-organized that everything ran like clockwork. We never felt rushed, and had plenty of time to explore every stop.

Today's trip went smoothly. I thought there would be traffic due to the festival, but it was very smooth. Lee was great; he didn't talk the whole time, and what he did say was quite good, adding a lot of interesting tidbits about Japan. The only downside was the itinerary. The time spent at Katsuoji Temple was too short. After buying omamori and goshuin and finishing our prayers, it was already time to gather. It would have been better to remove the Kinkakuji Temple part of the itinerary and allocate that time to Katsuoji Temple, so it wouldn't feel so rushed. Overall, the guide's service was quite good. It's just that I might have to visit Katsuoji Temple again on my own, which is a bit of a shame.

Thank you to our guide Apple for taking care of us all day today. Your voice is sweet, you're very kind, and adorable! Although the itinerary was a bit rushed, it was expected that we wouldn't spend much time at each stop, given that we were visiting three major attractions in one day. Arashiyama and Katsuoji Temple were both very impressive! The advantage of joining a one-day tour like this is having a driver, allowing you to quickly visit key spots, and then you can choose your favorite attractions to explore in more depth later! Overall, it was a great experience. Plus, I happened to be staying in Osaka the day before and Kyoto the day after, so I boarded the bus in Osaka with my luggage, and on the return trip, I could tell the guide I wanted to get off in Kyoto, which saved me the trouble of dragging my luggage from Osaka to Kyoto!

The tour guide was very meticulous, providing richly illustrated guides for every must-visit attraction and explaining the stories behind each in detail.

Our tour guide, NOA, a girl from Taiwan, gave us a rich and vivid historical explanation, filling our summer trip with the history and culture of the ancient capital. She also introduced local delicacies and souvenirs, ensuring everyone returned home with a bounty and felt the trip was truly worthwhile.

Today, I visited Katsuo-ji Temple and was lucky enough to see the last of the cherry blossoms. I bought a Daruma doll, then went to Arashiyama, where I photographed the bamboo grove path, ate matcha dango and matcha pudding, and bought a bunch of matcha drinks from vending machines. I also dined at a restaurant that served yudofu and gyudon. I took photos of the Arashiyama Togetsukyo Bridge, and finally, I went to Kinkaku-ji Temple, a place I had always wanted to visit but never had the chance. It was truly beautiful and sparkling with gold. The weather was fantastic throughout this trip, and Apple's service was incredibly friendly. They provided detailed explanations of the attractions, helping me understand the stories behind these places. The driver was also excellent. If I come to Osaka again in the future, I will definitely consider booking this tour again!

Grateful for the beautiful weather today, with lovely scenery. The trip was smooth and satisfying, especially Katsuo-ji Temple, which is truly worth a visit. Our tour guide, Apple, was dedicated and responsible, explaining the features and history of our itinerary along the way. Many thanks to our driver for his hard work throughout the day.

Steven was friendly and funny. He spoke two languages and answered all our questions. We had a WhatsApp group before the travel date. It was still a good experience despite the rainy day! He was helpful in telling and recommending places to go. Thanks!

Today, we visited Katsuo-ji Temple, Kinkaku-ji Temple, and Arashiyama. The itinerary was fulfilling and rejuvenating! The sea of red Daruma dolls at Katsuo-ji was incredibly impressive; personally painting the eyes of a Daruma for good luck filled me with a sense of fortune. Kinkaku-ji, shimmering golden in the sunset and reflected in Kyoko-chi Pond, was breathtakingly beautiful. The bamboo groves of Arashiyama were serene and tranquil, and the breeze by Togetsukyo Bridge made it feel like stepping into a painting. Special thanks to our guide, Apple, for her attentive care throughout the trip, her lively and interesting explanations, and her exceptional patience with the elderly. The itinerary was well-paced, allowing us to effortlessly appreciate the beauty of Kansai. This trip was made even more memorable by your professionalism and warmth. Highly recommended!