Passeios por Gion Corner

A really great tour to get an overview of historic Tokyo and Japan in a single day, we didn’t have much time in Kyoto so it was perfect to see a lot, our guide was knowledgeable and kept everyone’s energy up over a big day. The only downside of this is you don’t get much time at each stop, keep in mind that this is a quick tour of everything and you’ll be fine or choose to go to less stops on another tour where you can spend longer.

I had an amazing private tour. I was about 5 to 10 minutes late and thought I might have missed it, but Ben, the tour guide was still there waiting for me with a friendly smile. I also ended up being the only guest, which made it feel extra special. Ben shared a lot of interesting history along the way and kept things fun with his humor. The time flew by, and I honestly wished the tour was longer. He also gave me some great local and restaurant recommendations at the end. Super professional, friendly, and highly recommended.

José es un guía excelente, reservamos el tour como nuestra primera actividad en Kioto, y José nos dio recomendaciones precisas que nos permitieron evitar grandes multitudes mientras seguíamos obteniendo una buena idea tanto de la vida nocturna como del significado cultural de Kioto. Pedimos un tour de ritmo rápido y nos cubrió mucho terreno. Lo recomiendo 10 de 10.

We wanted an afternoon tour and this fit the bill. There were three locations visited. We got to spend the adequate amount of time in experience the main attraction. Our tour guide was efficient, sometimes funny, and very upbeat. Our group had approximately 40 persons, which was larger than I had expected, but am not surprised, given that we were visiting Kyoto in the peak of the very popular cherry blossom season. Unfortunately, the chilly on/off rain, and immensely huge crowds at each locale put a damper to my personal enjoyment, but the tour itself did what it was supposed to do. We got to see some iconic spots and were professionally transported by Sunrise Tours with ease between each one, on a very comfortable tour bus. I would recommend this tour if you're short on time or don't want to tour earlier in the day.

This in-depth tour is highly recommended. The guide, an elderly Japanese gentleman, is very knowledgeable about Kyoto. He meticulously explained each place and street we visited, sharing a wealth of cultural insights. The itinerary flowed smoothly. It was a rare opportunity to experience so much culture in just 5 hours. The food was delicious, and we also enjoyed a very pleasant tea ceremony experience. I highly recommend this to tourists looking for an in-depth cultural tour.

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.

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.

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.