Passeios por Fushimi Jikkokubune

I joined the half-day morning tour on March 30th. Although the cherry blossoms were only half-open, I was still able to take beautiful photos both on the boat and along the shore. I'd also like to commend our tour guide that day, Mimi. Her first impression was excellent, full of smiles and energy. Our group included a Western couple, and Mimi's English was very good; she didn't just cater to the majority of guests who spoke Mandarin and neglect them. When our group of 20 walked on the streets, Mimi patiently repeated her explanations to guests at the front, middle, and back, which was very thoughtful. She truly deserves praise! 👍

The operator contacted us a day before, and the process was very organized. The only problem was that we did not realize the driver could only speak in Mandarin. I did not notice that when I was booking the tour, so that is something to be aware of. Other than that, it was a good experience.

The morning itinerary in Ine was quite packed. The cafes were overflowing with people, so there was no way to leisurely enjoy the food and scenery. Feeding the seagulls from the boat was indeed very interesting. I accidentally got hit by "golden rain" and even got bitten, but the feeling of being treated like a bird's nest by the seagulls was quite peculiar, almost like being close to nature. The afternoon at Amanohashidate was about 2 hours. Following the tour guide, after taking the cable car, there was only about an hour left. The scenery on the mountain was magnificent, and there were quite a few facilities to enjoy. It happened to be the Emperor's birthday (or yesterday), so many shops were closed, and we couldn't find a place to eat (the remaining few were packed with people). However, there were still a few small vendors where we could buy snacks. The scenery at Akechi Temple was beautiful, and the paper umbrella ema were also very pretty; I really wanted to take them home. The tour guide was kind and very enthusiastic, constantly emphasizing the characteristics of the attractions. When I accidentally broke the handle of a cabinet on the bus, he kindly said it was okay, which made me feel a bit embarrassed. The itinerary was great, and I would consider it again in the future. I recommend it to others.

Taka was a great informative guide with great English! We stopped at temples, learned about the history of sake, and had a really fun boat ride in the canals of Kyoto going under the cherry blossom trees!

The driver was quite nice. The journey wasn't too far, about an hour, and all the attractions were conveniently located nearby. There was also plenty of time, so I recommend it to those who want to take photos first. The Kaiseki cuisine was also good; the food was delicious and the portions were more generous than expected. The dishes were very elaborately prepared. If you have the budget, you can give it a try!

We highly recommend this service as it made getting around the different sites of Kyoto so very convenient. The important spots in Kyoto are a bit far apart so our van made things so much easier. Also, our driver, Mr. Wang, was very friendly and accommodating.

Amelia was a wonderfully informative and well-articulated guide! Today was a sort of sampling of Amanohashidate and Ine boathouse and Ine Bay as we look forward to returning and spending a few days in the area to explore more.

Our tour guide, Mimi, was incredibly responsible, waiting for us at the meeting point well in advance. Her explanations throughout the tour were vivid and detailed, and the route planning was very well-thought-out. She was especially attentive with meal arrangements, waiting until all our food was served and we had started eating before she left to have her own meal. She worked very hard! Five-star rating! We plan to take this route again next year and will recommend it to friends for future bookings.