Amanohashidate

Scanning tickets with the machine is very convenient. You can also reserve seats for the Shinkansen or Limited Express trains using the machine without having to queue manually, which is especially convenient. Although you can only reserve seats by machine 6 times, it's relatively enough. For the 7th time, you can queue at the green window to reserve seats manually. Combining the Amanohashidate and Ine Passes, there are many people queuing to exchange for the pass on the right side of the train station exit, which is quite convenient and cost-effective.

The price is reasonable, and it saves you a lot of trouble with transportation. Overall, it's not too rushed! You can also board in Kyoto and get off in Osaka, which is super convenient!

You can keep entering using your mobile phone, unlike paper-based ones which need to be carefully stored.

From the warm welcome and check-in at the beginning, every step of the itinerary was seamlessly connected. I really appreciated the professionalism and friendliness of our tour guide, Maggie, and the steady driving of our driver all of which made this trip feel safe and comfortable.

Our family of eight traveled to the Kansai region. We usually travel independently, but this time we joined the "Kyoto by the Sea" day trip, which added a unique experience to our trip. In one day, we visited Amanohashidate, Ine, and Miyama. The sea views, mountain views, and thatched-roof houses each had their own charm, making the itinerary more fulfilling and adding to the overall experience of our independent travel. While on the boat, we saw seagulls soaring up close. Taking the cable car to the observation deck overlooking Amanohashidate, the blue sky, coastline, and mountain views along the way were so captivating that we couldn't help but take photos. Lunch was at a restaurant with large windows offering stunning views; the seafood donburi, pork cutlet donburi, and cold noodles were all incredibly delicious! In Miyama, we also tried Miyama milk and bought soba noodles. There were also many charming little scenic spots to enjoy at our leisure. A special thank you to our guide, Kelly, for being so kind and thoughtful; she even helped us buy donuts, adding a delightful surprise to our trip. She also took many beautiful photos of us, and there was no extra charge for taking photos with your phone; if you wanted to print them out, it was only 1,500 yen per photo, definitely worth keeping as a souvenir. With private transportation, there was no need to constantly check traffic, transfer, or worry about getting lost, making it much easier for families traveling together. This trip wasn't just about beautiful scenery, but also delicious food and lots of laughter, making it an unforgettable day in our Kansai trip. I highly recommend it to anyone wanting to experience both the coastal city of Kyoto and the charm of Miyama!

First of all, I'd like to thank our tour leader, Batu (BA), for his explanations. He shared a lot of knowledge that foreigners might not know, along with some honest advice (such as which restaurants offer good value for money, and information about eye drops, etc.). Secondly, I joined yesterday's (October 1st) tour, and the attractions weren't crowded at all, plus the weather was great, so the experience was excellent. Even as someone who's afraid of heights, I wasn't afraid to ride the chairlift at Amanohashidate, although you could actually take the cable car. Furthermore, I felt that allocating too much time at each attraction would have resulted in a rushed experience, because Amanohashidate View Land doesn't offer many facilities for adults (children are an exception) besides chairlifts, aerial bike rides, taking photos, or having dessert. The boat trip to feed the seagulls was very pleasant, and Egan was beautiful.

We traveled in a spacious and comfortable 9-seater vehicle, and parking fees at all attractions were included in the fare, with no extra charges. We are grateful to Mr. Sun for contacting us before his trip; thankfully, we followed his advice, and the itinerary went exceptionally smoothly, making our entire journey very worry-free.

Although I didn't get the buy-one-get-one-free deal on the pedestrian bridge, I saved myself the time of figuring out the transportation. The cable car was also beautiful, and everything was great!

This was my first time using a private car service because I had so much luggage. The driver was very punctual, arriving 10 minutes early. He also helped with the luggage. The car was bigger than I expected, and the driver drove very smoothly. I'll definitely book with him again next time I go to Japan!