Ito County Passeios

The Koyasan Hidden Gems tour is a must-do activity when visiting Osaka, highly recommended. The meeting point was convenient, and our guide and driver, Hanazawa, was very thoughtful. He prepared AI-translated explanations in both Chinese and English about the origins of Koyasan and each attraction, playing them for us before we arrived at each site so we had the background knowledge before visiting. Since our trip was on a weekday, there were very few tourists, making it a very comfortable and peaceful experience. We tried Shojin Ryori (devotional cuisine) for lunch; I didn't particularly love it, but it was worth trying. The visit to Seijin-in Temple was the icing on the cake. After completing the Okunoin tour, Hanazawa even prepared afternoon tea and green tea for each of us, which was incredibly thoughtful. We were extremely satisfied with the day's itinerary.

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. He served as both driver and guide, meticulously arranging everything, making the trip incredibly worry-free. Before arriving at each attraction, the guide would meticulously explain its history and key highlights, thoughtfully telling us how to check in, which sights to focus on, and clearly informing us of the free activity time and return meeting time. We didn't have to worry about planning ourselves, and the pace of the tour was just right. The entire route, from the service area, Kumano Hongu Taisha, Otorii, and collecting stamps at Oyunohara, to Nachi Taisha, Seiganto-ji Temple, Hiro Shrine, Daimonzaka, Hayatama Taisha, and finally to the footbath at Totsukawa Onsen, each stop was explained in detail and easy to understand. He eloquently narrated the cultural stories of the Kumano Sanzan, allowing us to grasp the profound heritage behind the World Heritage site even without prior research. Our guide's service attitude was gentle and thoughtful, and his driving was smooth and safe. He never took detours or rushed the itinerary. There was no rushing throughout the trip, giving us ample time for photos, strolling, and worship. At the end, there was plenty of time to soak our feet in the hot spring to relieve travel fatigue. I was initially worried about many inconveniences traveling alone in a foreign country, but fortunately, this Chinese guide took meticulous care of us throughout the trip. The itinerary was fulfilling yet relaxed, allowing us to deeply experience the scenery of the sacred Kumano. The overall value for money is extremely high. For friends planning a day trip to Kumano, I strongly recommend Guide Yan!

Tuvimos un gran momento con nuestro conductor, Sam, fue muy respetuoso, complaciente y paciente. También nos recomendó un excelente lugar para comer. Cuando llegamos a las Cataratas Nachi estaba lloviendo, y él tenía paraguas listos para nosotros. Su actitud positiva y alegre hizo que el viaje fuera muy especial.