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We visited three locations in one day. The tour guide was friendly, and the buses were all on time. It was a lot of fun, and I'll definitely bring my family next time.

The itinerary wasn't too rushed, and there was plenty of time to visit the attractions. The driver was very friendly and explained the sights clearly, but he drove quite fast, which felt a bit dangerous. I would consider using kkdoy again for my next trip.

The tour guide provided professional and detailed explanations, and the directions for getting on, off, and meeting were very clear, making the solo tour experience very comfortable and relaxing. The itinerary was well-planned and not rushed, with just the right amount of time spent at each attraction. The service was excellent, earning a five-star rating.

The stamps are changed periodically. The temple is very photogenic and quite beautiful. The restrooms are luxurious. They sell Daruma-themed souvenirs, but unfortunately, I didn't see any Daruma figures spelling out Taiwan this time. Please bring your IC card (electronic payment only) when taking the bus; cash is not accepted. I bought my KKday ticket on the bus before going, and received it quickly. Scanning the QR code to enter the temple was convenient.

The tour guide was attentive and helpful, and the rain didn't dampen their spirits.

If I were to research on my own, it would be impossible to visit Katsuo-ji Temple, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, and Arashiyama in a single day. Besides, the minibus ride is very bumpy, so if you're prone to motion sickness, remember to take motion sickness medication beforehand. Everywhere at Katsuo-ji Temple is incredibly photogenic, thankfully I arrived at 9:00 AM. At that time, the Daruma wall, the main hall of the amulets, and the souvenir shop were practically empty, and it wasn't hot. I could finish visiting and buying souvenirs in about an hour and a half. ✅ I left at 10:30 AM! It was a very enjoyable experience. I even climbed Katsuo-ji Temple twice (because I wanted to go back and take a picture of my stamped ticket inserted into the Daruma). The second time I went, the Daruma wall and the amulet shop were packed with people taking pictures, and there were queues to buy things.

We visited three attractions this time. Before the trip, our guide, Apple, gave us introductions in both Chinese and English, giving us a basic understanding of each place. She also thoughtfully pointed out less crowded photo spots, saving me from long queues, haha. I'm very grateful for her company today. She also reminded us of boarding times multiple times and sent us maps of the attractions so we could plan our route beforehand. 👍👍 Highly recommend Apple! Katsuo-ji Temple: We spent an hour there. Small Daruma dolls were everywhere—on trees, by the river, and on heads! Unfortunately, we spent a lot of time queuing to buy amulets, so we were a bit rushed when getting postcards afterwards, haha. Arashiyama: I think next time I could dedicate a whole day to exploring. The atmosphere was more relaxed than Osaka's. The bamboo grove was very cool, and there were many shops along the way, including several that collaborated with famous IPs. The souvenirs were all super cute! Since we were in Kyoto, we couldn't miss the matcha ice cream, haha! But the prices ranged from 750 to 600 yen... Kinkaku-ji Temple! It truly lives up to its name, gleaming with gold! The Daruma amulets are much cheaper than those at Katsuo-ji Temple, haha. There are also many other amulet designs available, and you can buy Kikawa souvenirs too! The overall atmosphere is nice and quite relaxing; a leisurely stroll around can be completed in about an hour, so the itinerary isn't too rushed. Since Kinkaku-ji Temple stands in the center, there are almost 360-degree photo opportunities – you can find your favorite angle! 👍

The driver was very friendly, drove steadily, explained the itinerary, and was quite talkative.

It was a great tour for the price, we visited three beautiful locations, our tour guide Leslie was very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Our driver was cautious and on time, also very friendly. We were able to visit three amazing spots in one day and had enough time to see each one of them. Thank you for a great experience!

The shuttle bus was punctual, the tour leader provided detailed information, and the driver's driving skills were stable. Even on mountain roads, the ride was comfortable, and there was ample time allocated to each attraction, so there was no feeling of rushing. 😊