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If you don't want to be too tired, joining a day tour is a convenient option. This time it was a small group of 9 people, and our tour guide, Zhang Yanjin, provided excellent service.

Today we visited Byodoin Temple and Hoshokan Temple, seeing ancient buildings with a long history, converted from private gardens into Amida Temple, with elegant garden landscapes that were truly captivating. Afterwards, we went to Fushimi Inari Shrine, the head shrine of the Japanese god of wealth, and visited the Thousand Torii Gates ⛩️. Tourists from all over the world flocked there, and the scenes of roadside vendors hawking their wares and tourists buying food reminded me of the splendor of my hometown. Finally, we arrived at Katsuo-ji Temple, a tranquil place filled with the scent of a forest bath. Climbing the stairs still made my heart race. The temple enshrines the Thousand-Armed and Thousand-Eyed Kannon Bodhisattva, reflecting our cultural heritage. Descending the mountain path, we were greeted by towering trees, feeling as if bathed in the blessings of Kannon Bodhisattva, and returned home with a joyful heart. Throughout the trip, our friendly guide, Liao Yuming, provided detailed explanations of the origins of each attraction and the cultural history of the Japanese imperial dynasty. His vivid descriptions enlivened the atmosphere on the bus, and his dedication was commendable, adding even more color to the day's itinerary.

Our tour guide, Sister Wenling, was very attentive and kind. Katsuoji Temple and Kobe are definitely worth visiting.

Apple's tour guide provides a very comprehensive introduction to the history of the attractions. They send out notices before the trip, and you can ask questions at any time with a very fast response time! The itinerary is also very well arranged. We visited Katsuo-ji Temple, Arashiyama, and Kinkaku-ji Temple, all of which were great. The whole trip was not rushed, and the shuttle service was very convenient. It is suitable for tourists who want to experience independent travel but do not want to spend a lot of time on transportation.

Thank you to our tour guide, Liu Limin, for your humor and wit that made the trip so relaxing. He also took photos for everyone and gave us ample time to explore and shop at each attraction. We had lunch at Wasabi Restaurant in Kyoto. The staff were friendly and polite. The restaurant was a beautiful, traditional building with a small courtyard in the back. The Wagyu beef hot pot with tofu and meat was delicious. After lunch, we had a matcha tea experience and learned the basic techniques for brushing matcha and how to drink it. I was surprised by all the details! It was a fulfilling day trip that satisfied my taste buds. Highly recommended!

The itinerary was well-planned, especially the first one. Since each attraction was extremely popular, we chose the hottest one first, and we set off early in the morning, completing our visit and shopping before the crowds became overwhelming. The only problem was the heat.

It's a very comfortable place, great for taking photos, learning about different cultures, and getting close to nature. The staff are very friendly, and you can even meet Chinese-speaking staff, which is very heartwarming.

It's just that driving on mountain roads makes me carsick. Perfect day! Thumbs up!

Excellent tour guide, excellent itinerary, detailed introduction to the history of each attraction.