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Tuvimos una experiencia maravillosa con Carina durante nuestra excursión de un día a Kioto, el lago Biwa y La Collina. Fue increíblemente amable, considerada y profesional durante todo el recorrido. A pesar de las condiciones climáticas inciertas, nos consultó a todos con consideración para ver si aún queríamos continuar con el itinerario, asegurándose de que todos estuvieran cómodos e informados. Carina siempre fue puntual, bien organizada y amigable. Su cálida personalidad hizo que el viaje fuera agradable y relajante, y creó un ambiente acogedor para todos en el grupo. Estuvo atenta a nuestras necesidades, paciente con las preguntas y se preocupó genuinamente por asegurar que tuviéramos la mejor experiencia posible. Gracias, Carina, por tu excelente guía, actitud positiva y dedicación. Hiciste que nuestro viaje fuera memorable, ¡y te recomendamos encarecidamente a cualquiera que visite Kioto!

Great weather all day. Got to see some beautiful sights, though if I'd known Biwako Valley would be so cold up there, I would've brought my jacket. Anyways thank you for being patient with me. seemed like I was the naughty one in this group tour😅and I really appreciate the guide Peter for taking photos, it meant a lot to us which is why I give 5 stars. The weather was great, and I saw some beautiful scenery. Also, I'm very grateful to our guide Peter for helping us take photos; it made us very happy.

We had a great time in Himeji and Kobe! The atmosphere was so peaceful… slow, calm, and serene. Mr. Cao is a great driver! He is very approachable, friendly, and organized, which made the whole trip even more enjoyable. Overall, it was a wonderful experience! ✨

This is a meaningful tour visiting four locations: Shirahige Shrine, Sanzen-in Temple, Mangetsuji Temple, and La Collina. I chose it to see Shiga Prefecture, which is not well-known in the Kinki region, and it was great to see the magnificent Lake Biwa, which is quite large. Sanzen-in Temple, included as an alternative to the Lake Biwa Terrace during the winter season, unfortunately turned out to be a temple located in Kyoto Prefecture. Personally, I would prefer a schedule that only includes attractions in Shiga Prefecture, excluding Sanzen-in. It seems that an image upgrade is needed for Shiga Prefecture tours. Unfortunately, the tour bus (18-seater) was old and fully booked with no empty seats, so if you ended up in a bad seat, you had to endure the discomfort of a long journey.

The driver was excellent and drove very safely. From start to finish, the trip felt like being guided by a friend. He took care of my family and me meticulously. The car was clean, and the itinerary was comfortably and appropriately arranged. Five-star rating!

The Miho Museum is truly stunning. It's remarkable how much effort an organization can put into upholding, promoting, and disseminating aesthetics: from the collection and display of exhibits to the construction of the museum itself. Travelers who come here, believing they are in a remote mountain corner, will undoubtedly be awestruck and impressed by this architectural masterpiece that rose from nothing. The ancient bamboo forest courtyard, on the other hand, is small and exquisite. According to the introduction, it was once the training quarters for monks of Enryaku-ji Temple in ancient times. Sipping matcha while gazing at the courtyard is quite therapeutic and relaxing. Shirahige Shrine, when the weather is good, is beautiful for photos, and its omamori (charms) are also lovely. After a full day of activities, I actually felt very relaxed and peaceful.

Our tour guide, Mia, was incredibly gentle and considerate this time. Her explanations in both Chinese and English were excellent, making her a five-star guide! The Miho Museum is a very worthwhile place to visit, and it was even more beautiful during cherry blossom season. We were also very lucky to encounter a festival when we visited Chikurin-in Temple, and the torii gate on Lake Biwa was absolutely stunning.

Excellent experience to bike around local temples and world heritage spots around the Gion area. Miki our guide, adopted our itinerary based on our interest and limited time. It was nice to see some of sites before the 9 am rush of tourist. This e-bike is perfect for those who comfortable riding bikes in city traffic and some uphill climbs. We had a beautiful experience visiting the sites in the this part of Kyoto.

Tour guide Xiao Liu was very attentive and took care of everyone. He also explained the cultural background to us on the bus. This kind of day trip activity is really great; you don't have to rush through itineraries every day like with typical tour groups. When I come back to Japan, I'll definitely participate in this type of activity again. The only minor drawback was that it snowed too heavily 😅