Nara City

I visited Katsuo-ji Temple this time. The little Daruma dolls were so cute! Unfortunately, we had to rush to make our wishes, so the rest of the photo and stamp collection was very rushed. We didn't even have time to look at the souvenirs, which was a real shame! Kiyomizu-dera Temple was beautiful, and Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka were great for exploring! The Rilakkuma bears in Arashiyama were adorable! The bamboo forest photos don't do it justice; it was absolutely gorgeous! The tour guide was fantastic; they explained everything and even told us what good food to eat. I hope to visit Katsuo-ji Temple again next time for a pilgrimage to fulfill my vows!

The itinerary was fantastic! There was ample time to explore Uji matcha culture and admire Nara's ancient temples and friendly deer. Transportation was smooth, the tour guide was knowledgeable and enthusiastic, and the itinerary was always on time. A relaxing day trip to multiple attractions, and definitely worth it as it avoids public transportation!

Good driver and punctual..always helpful to carry our luggage

It rained 90% of the time that day, but we could still play in the snow. However, you need to rent a full set of equipment or you'll get soaked. My 2-year-old daughter didn't want to leave, so we took a nap in the car before heading to Nara Park to feed the deer and visit Todai-ji Temple. This kind of itinerary is perfect for families. Remember to bring instant noodles and snacks for lunch at the ski resort; the restaurants there aren't expensive! But having hot water makes me crave a bowl of instant noodles—that's just Taiwanese, haha.

Our tour guide Nick san has a great sense of humour and very knowledgeable about Japan. He told us the history of the places we went to and taught us some simple Japanese phrases! He took care of us well and even treated us some little snacks! Definitely enjoyed this tour!

The day before departure, our tour guide, Cicy, added us to a group chat and provided a detailed itinerary, meeting points, and times. Once on the bus, she concisely explained the features and important notes for each attraction, keeping everything clear and concise. She also shared information about different types of food and provided Google Maps locations for the shops, making them very easy to find. Excellent! 👍🏻

The itinerary was tight, but I had a lot of fun. Redemption was convenient, and the tour guide was interesting.

Today's itinerary was relaxed and enjoyable, thanks to our guide, Mr. Hu, who led us with great care. He did an excellent job of avoiding crowded photo spots, managing the time effectively, and providing excellent explanations. The good time management allowed us ample time for photos, buying souvenirs, and having lunch. Overall, we were very satisfied. The other members of our group were also very cooperative, all arriving on time and boarding the bus promptly. No one fell behind during the trip because Mr. Hu explained the route very clearly and concisely, and also sent us our location. I am truly grateful and would recommend him to anyone visiting Kyoto. I hope you are also lucky enough to have Mr. Hu as your tour leader.