Passeios por Rurikō-in Temple

Kyoto Sanzen-in Temple and Rurikoin Temple were truly worth the trip. They were a complete ocean of green, bringing a refreshing coolness to the hot summer. Kibune Shrine, like a hermitage in a fairyland, where the hustle and bustle of the world are unheard... with cool flowing water beneath your feet, you can enjoy pure comfort. Every path brings the coolness of the mountains, and even the breeze carries the sweet scent of the stream. It was excellent, I am very satisfied, and I thank the tour guide for their enthusiastic service.

Tuvimos un gran recorrido al atardecer con nuestro guía, Logan, quien nos brindó mucha información sobre el distrito de Gion y la historia y los acontecimientos de la vida de una geisha. Ninguna pregunta quedó sin respuesta. Lo disfrutamos muchísimo, solo deseamos que hubiera hecho más calor.

From the moment I saw the name, I knew this was the person for me... I thought my trip to Kyoto would be really fun, and it certainly was! They were incredibly kind and explained everything in great detail, making the trip twice as enjoyable! Not only did they provide detailed explanations about the spots, but they also shared insights into Japanese culture and their life experiences, which kept things from getting boring. Also, there aren't many tours that include Nara, so I compared many options, and this tour was 100,000,000,000,000% satisfying. :) After the tour, they even recommended a great restaurant near Namba and offered to make a reservation if possible, so I asked for a yakiniku place. The first bite was amazing... It was truly, truly, truly delicious, the best meat I've ever had in my life!!! It was a happy tour where I felt reassured by their offer to contact them anytime if I needed other restaurant recommendations, had questions, or faced difficulties during my trip, and I felt like I had met a wonderful person.

It was such an honor and a great experience. Definitely worth the money. We had fun as Ai was such an excellent guide. She provided nuances between Maiko and Geiko, correcting the preconceived notions given by the movie, Memoirs of a Geisha, and being an excellent interpreter. Umemai-san, the maiko that performed for us, was very amazing. For someone so young to be able to perform for us with great confidence and answer all of our questions, she was just superb. Great job for GuideMe Japan Team for arranging this tour!

We were very well accompanied by our guide Yoshii. Thanks to him for his kindness and for these two beautiful visits, as well as his advice for the rest of our trip.

Our Guide Alvin is very kind, professional and knowleadable about the history of our tour. I just wish we had more time on other locations but will definitely do it again. This your will save you a lot of time in going to different places.

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.

I had an amazing Kyoto day trip visiting Arashiyama, Sanzen Garden, and Kifune Shrine. In Arashiyama, I rode a rickshaw and took beautiful photos in the bamboo forest. Sanzen Garden was a favorite for its quiet, calming atmosphere, and at Kifune Shrine I enjoyed trying the paper water fortune. Our guide and driver, Nick Lee, spoke excellent English and shared great background stories about each place, which made the experience even more meaningful. Highly recommended!