Passeios por Kinkakuji Temple

Our tour guide (Apple) was very pleasant, knowledgeable and enthusiastic. She provided background information on the three scenic spots we visited today. She was very kind and helpful if we had questions. Our trip was very punctual. We had ample time to explore each spot and quite enjoyed the pace.

Sakura fue nuestra guía por la mañana y fue excelente. Realmente la recomiendo. Sus instrucciones para llegar al punto de encuentro del tour y cómo debíamos prepararnos fueron detalladas y muy útiles. Y desde el comienzo del tour, nos estuvo dando información excelente sobre todos los lugares que visitamos. Tenía recomendaciones de lugares para fotos y también nos tomó fotos en el camino. Fue muy complaciente, amable y servicial. Es una persona conocedora y divertida para explorar los puntos destacados de Kioto. Recomiendo encarecidamente ir con ella.

I had a lot of fun on this tour, and I feel like for the price I paid, I got to see many of Japan's must-see attractions. The tour guide, whose name I've forgotten 🥲, was really funny and engaging. He offered to take photos for each group and could speak English, Chinese, and Japanese. I'm also glad I was able to upgrade to include lunch, even though I didn't originally book it through Klook. I feel that if I hadn't had food reserved beforehand, I would have spent less time in one of the areas. Overall, I would definitely do this tour again in the future.

Words cannot describe the wonderful experience we had on this full day of exploration with our magnificent guide, Tom! He generated and customized an itinerary to maximize the time and allow us to get the most out of our time in Kyoto. We could write a novel on how amazing the sights are and how Tom was one of the best tour guides in many of our global travels. We were able to see everything we planned with some extras! Tom went above and beyond to make sure our tour was a pleasant one. We were given a great history lesson around the Japanese culture, as we had ask for in our alignment on our goals of the tour prior to our arrival in Kyoto. Tom stayed in excellent communication from the time our journey was booked. He made the process easy and provided great direction and guidance leading up to our journey. The lunch at Sushi Iso was amazing! We highly recommend use of this tour company and especially Tom as your guide for having a fun, educational and cultural experience! Thank you!

Our tour guide Aiko was amazing and accommodating, getting us away from the crowds where possible and guiding us to areas within each site for great photos and experiences. I have a bad back and knees, and Aiko provided options for me to still experience everything. The itinerary was a full day, but we did not feel rushed. The driver was great as well and drove very safely. All our questions about anything and everything about Japan were also answered. I did not want the day to end.

Our tour guide this time was Rick, and we were very satisfied with the itinerary, though the time allocation was still a bit tight. Kinkaku-ji Temple was breathtakingly beautiful. We didn't have enough time to go all the way to the top of Fushimi Inari Shrine. Kiyomizu-dera Temple's Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka were fantastic for photos, shopping, and just strolling around. I was completely immersed in Uji matcha, it was so blissful! As expected, something unexpected happened. When I was buying a Nishiki fan at a store, I used my transit card to pay, thinking it would be more convenient than taking out my wallet. However, the store told me the payment failed, even though my phone showed it had been deducted. Due to communication issues, I had no choice but to contact Rick on the spot and ask him to help me translate. Thank you, Mr. Rick, for tirelessly coming to help me translate and even calling the relevant authorities to inquire. I am incredibly grateful. I will definitely look for you again on my next trip to Japan!

During our 7-day, 6-night independent trip, we specifically set aside one day to join a group tour in Kyoto. The main attractions for this tour were Kinkaku-ji Temple, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, and Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine. All the places on the itinerary were ones I really wanted to visit. I was incredibly nervous before we left, as it was my first time traveling this way, and it was a tour I personally really wanted to join. However, it turned out to be truly wonderful; the time management and itinerary planning were all very appropriate. I want to give a huge thank you to our tour guide, Xiao Fu (Alvin) 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟. Throughout the trip, he explained the history of the attractions in both Chinese and English, and also shared many recommended restaurants, allowing us to make efficient use of our time. He also reminded everyone of the meeting times and locations in the group chat when appropriate. Our group was quite large, so we traveled by bus, but Xiao Fu still checked in on everyone's well-being and if they had any specific food preferences, etc., and he was always enthusiastic to help. Especially when my son fell and injured both knees, Xiao Fu immediately went to buy disinfectant and dressings for us as soon as he found out. We are truly grateful; otherwise, we might not have been able to relax and enjoy ourselves. My son later felt a bit shy but wanted to thank this 'big brother.' We returned to Osaka around 6 PM, which gave us plenty of time to shop. After returning home, everyone felt that the day was fulfilling and enjoyable.

We chose this program with an English-speaking guide. The guide took excellent care of us. On a day with heavy rain, the guide always informed us of every minute of delay via the LINE group. Upon arrival, we were warmly welcomed. The guide explained every tourist spot clearly and showed great care for all tour members. Thank you to guide Theodore Chan for taking such good care of us, and for professionally recommending delicious restaurants, check-in spots, and photo opportunities.