Uji

Traveling from Osaka towards Kyoto, buying a Keihan 1-day pass and using the Osaka subway is a really good deal! With the Keihan 1-day pass, you can walk around, buy things, and eat as you please...super convenient!

Speaking of the key figures in this tour, our guide and driver deserve a million likes! Their quality was phenomenal! First, a huge shout-out to the driver—his driving was incredibly safe and steady, with flawless cornering and braking. The entire journey was comfortable; even those prone to motion sickness slept soundly in the car. His driving was superb! As for the guide, he was the soul of the group. He was incredibly friendly and enthusiastic, providing attentive care throughout the trip without any unnecessary distractions. At each attraction, he provided detailed explanations of the history and culture behind it, such as the significance of Todai-ji Temple and the ancient Fushimi Inari Senbon Torii gates. It was truly enlightening! The guide even taught us where to buy affordable and delicious Uji matcha souvenirs and how to safely feed the deer, avoiding any aggressive behavior. He was incredibly thoughtful! Traveling with them was a smooth and worry-free experience; their service far exceeded the tour fee—definitely not a waste of money! The staff here are so cunning, they're definitely worth your time. I highly recommend them to everyone; crazy encores are practically common sense!

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.

The driver was very polite and drove safely. A highly recommended itinerary and company. A great trip, thank you.

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

Because there were only a few of us, we traveled in a 9-seater vehicle. We arrived at Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) in the morning, thankfully this was our first stop. After we finished taking photos, a swarm of foreign tourists arrived, and we almost couldn't find good spots to take pictures. At our second stop, our guide Effy took photos for us at Kiyomizu-dera, making us look beautiful and enjoying the panoramic views – we were so happy! In the afternoon, we almost missed our bus while exploring Uji. We had to ask Effy to text us on Line to check if we were lost; we felt really bad for her. Before the tour ended, our guide gave us some cute little gifts. I highly recommend this tour!

The 17th-generation young owner studied Chinese in Kaohsiung for a year, and the entire experience was conducted in Chinese, so there were no barriers at all. You can experience grinding matcha powder in a stone mortar, making matcha, and be guided on the correct way to drink matcha. The various matcha-related products (matcha powder/tea briquettes/tea bowls, etc.) sold by shops in Uji Omotesando vary in price. After comparing prices at different shops, the owner's prices are relatively affordable, and he is also very patient with children. Superb!

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 driver was very helpful and careful when handling luggage, not just messing around with it.