Tōfuku-ji Temple சுற்றுலாக்கள்

Yutaka was a fantastic tour guide, we had a memorable day visiting the temples & we learned lots along the way. He was full on interesting information and local knowledge. The temples were stunning and not too busy with other tourists. Lovely guided meditation session with a monk & a delicious vegan lunch to finish off the tour perfectly. We highly recommend this to anyone looking for an authentic experience.

Our guide, Sarah organized this tour extremely well. Her instructions were clear and she guided us to each attraction seamlessly. We had an amazing time both at Ine Bay and Amanohashidate. This tour is a must if you're in Japan!

I received my reminder and instructions the day before the tour and you are requested to join the WhatsApp group for the tour. We meet outside the Nippombashi Station Exit 2. A lot of other tour groups as gather there to London buses so make sure you arrive early enough and keep your eyes peeled for whatever marker they are wearing/carrying. For our tour we had two tour guides, Nox and Rex. They were engaging and shared stories of Japan’s history of Osaka, Amanohashidate, Ine fishing village, and Miyama. This was definitely the highlight of our trip! One tip I would like to share is, make sure you eat breakfast beforehand and also bring a few snacks in case you end up not having time to eat lunch while exploring. Plan to eat in Amanohashidate, because that’s the only place where you’ll have extended time. We opted to have our tour guides purchase tickets for the Ine sightseeing boat tour as well as the chairlift in Amanohashidate. Get the milk and milk pudding in Miyama!

Our guide Ms Shion was amazing! She is very enthusiastic and engaging. The walk covers quite a lot at a good pace but we didn’t spot any maikos or geishas which was my main objective. I wonder if the route could be reversed so there’s a higher chance of spotting the talented artistes at the the Queen of Geisha district?

(சுற்றுலா வழிகாட்டி) சீன, ஜப்பானிய மற்றும் ஆங்கில மொழிகளில் மாறி மாறி பேசக்கூடிய, கொரிய மொழியும் தெரிந்த வழிகாட்டி ஒவ்வொரு குழு உறுப்பினரையும் கவனித்துக் கொண்டார். ஒவ்வொரு இடத்தின் பின்னணி அல்லது கதைகளை எங்களால் கேட்க முடிந்தது, நாங்களே தேட வேண்டியதில்லை என்பது மிகப்பெரிய நன்மை 😂. மதிய உணவு முன்கூட்டியே ஆர்டர் செய்ய அனுமதிக்கப்பட்டது, இது கியோமிசு கோயில் மற்றும் அதைச் சுற்றியுள்ள பகுதிகளைப் பார்க்க அதிக நேரத்தை வழங்கியது, மேலும் உணவும் நன்றாக இருந்தது. குறிப்பிட்ட நேரத்திற்குள் பயணத் திட்டம் சரியாக ஏற்பாடு செய்யப்பட்டிருந்தது (ஆனால், நுணுக்கமாக ரசிக்கவும், புகைப்படம் எடுக்கவும் அதிக நேரம் செலவிட விரும்பும் பயணிகளுக்கு இந்த பயணம் பொருந்தாது, ஃபுஷிமி இநாரி தைஷாவில் ஒதுக்கப்பட்ட நேரம் முழு சென்பன் டோரி பாதையையும் கடக்க போதுமானதாக இருக்காது!). (சுற்றுலாப் பேருந்து) சுத்தமாகவும் நேர்த்தியாகவும் இருந்தது, பயணத்தின் போது சீராகச் சென்றது. எனக்கு பொதுவாக கார் சிக்னஸ் வரும், அதனால் நான் பொதுவாக பேருந்தில் தூங்கிவிடுவேன், ஆனால் ஓட்டுநரின் மோசமான ஓட்டுநர் திறமையால் நான் எழுந்திருக்கவில்லை.

Aye was an absolutely amazing tour guide at Nijo Castle! He was incredibly knowledgeable and shared so many fascinating details about the castle, its history, and features that we never would have noticed on our own. I had previously visited Nijo Castle without a guide, and I can honestly say that this experience was 100% better. I learned so much and walked away with a completely new appreciation for the castle and its history. On top of being an excellent guide, Aye was incredibly thoughtful and attentive. When it started to rain during our tour, he even offered to get umbrellas for us! It was such a kind gesture and really showed how much he cares about the people on his tours. I cannot recommend Aye enough. If you’re visiting Nijo Castle in Kyoto, having him as your guide makes the experience so much more meaningful and memorable. Thank you, Aye, for such a wonderful tour!

awesome experience! it's really rare to meet a geisha/maiko and it was so fun to play a game with her so close

This is Group 3 from the September 22nd tour! This was easily one of the most satisfying parts of our trip 😊 Thanks in particular to our guide, Oh Seok-bong, it felt like much more than just a sightseeing tour—we learned so much about Japan. Even during the bus rides, he kept sharing a wealth of practical information for travelers, such as Japanese culture, daily life tips, local hidden gems for dining, and shopping lists 🚌📌 Rather than the cliché information you easily find online, much of it was immediately useful on the ground, which also helped with the rest of our independent travel. I especially remember him telling us, "Don't buy your souvenirs here; go to Don Quijote instead, as these are overpriced" 😂 It was both funny and touching because it felt like he was genuinely looking out for our wallets 💸 The sightseeing itinerary and explanations were wonderful, and even after the tour ended, he told us to contact him anytime if we needed restaurant reservations. He even said that if we ever return to Japan after going back to Korea, we could reach out to him with no strings attached, and that he would help us if any issues arose during our travels, which gave us great peace of mind 🙏 It's common for relationships to end as soon as a one-day tour is over, so his continued care and support left a strong impression. We were completely satisfied with the sightseeing, the information, and the kindness, and he is a guide we would love to meet again on our next trip to Japan. We made wonderful memories thanks to guide Oh Seok-bong 😊 Highly recommended! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

This was such a great tour! Reon was our guide and he was fantastic. he walked at a good pace, had a picture book to show us everything he was talking about and knew soooo much about the topics he was talking on. he was able to answer all the questions. a very exciting part was we got to see a geisha in training (Maiko) walk by and it brought everything to life. Reon was quick to point her out so we didn’t miss the moment. great tour , lots of really cool information and not difficult walking. would highly recommend. was awesome seeing Kyoto at night!