Arashiyama

This trip included visits to the Abeno Harukas observation deck and the newly opened Kobe aquarium, plus a Mio shopping voucher. It was a fantastic experience with fun, great shopping, and delicious food – a complete package! I'd definitely buy from them again next time.

I joined the tour on December 29th, but it was during Japan's long weekend, so the area was packed with tourists. The itinerary for the four attractions was also very tight, leaving little time for sightseeing and taking photos. We ended up getting stuck in traffic at Kiyomizu-dera Temple, waiting over an hour in the car before heading back to Osaka. However, the tour leader, Liu Jun, and the driver, Nakahara, were very friendly and provided detailed explanations, making the entire day trip a great experience. I would suggest that you email the tour leader with detailed information beforehand, including their Line ID and how to easily find them at the meeting point. On the day of the tour, the meeting point was incredibly crowded. Even though we arrived early, we couldn't find the tour leader and were very anxious, walking back and forth many times without knowing how to contact them. Luckily, we eventually found the tour leader holding a flag.

The timing for this trip was perfect; we visited all the attractions we wanted to see without any worries about transportation, which was very convenient. Thank you to our guide, Apple, for the insightful introductions to the sights and restaurant recommendations, and to the driver for his warm hospitality as passengers got on and off the bus. Finally, seeing snow at Kinkaku-ji Temple was incredibly lucky, adding to our wonderful memories.

When I arrived in Osaka, I wanted to take my family to Kyoto and Nara, which are near Osaka. A day trip was a perfect choice. We started by visiting Katsuo-ji Temple to see the spectacular number of Daruma dolls. Then we went to Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto to stroll through the old streets. The bamboo forest path in Arashiyama was also a sight to behold. Overall, it was a great experience. I can definitely use this as a reference for other day trips next time. By the way, our tour guide was Xiao Ji, who was quite handsome.

Thank you so much to the two kind ladies! They were so helpful and gave me advice from the moment I entered the store! They helped me choose a kimono I absolutely love! I'm also very grateful to the lady on the second floor who helped me put on the kimono. Although we didn't speak the language, she was so kind ❤️ When I went back to touch up my makeup, they were very welcoming and told me to take my time. Overall, it was a very pleasant and heartwarming experience! Here are some photos of the finished kimono taken by my own photographer. This kimono shop is truly beautiful!! I'm extremely satisfied!