Nagoya

Previously, when traveling from Osaka to Kyoto, my instinct was to take the train or JR. This time, with a 10-year-old child, the subway and train journeys alone were exhausting. Trying a private car arrangement proved to be very advantageous: Time-saving: Directly getting from our accommodation to our destination saved a significant amount of time. Effortless: Luggage was handled, avoiding long walks and waiting times. Worry-free: The itinerary was pre-arranged, ensuring we arrived on time without worrying about missing our trains; boarding and alighting times were flexible. Cost-saving: Compared to day tour groups, our private car day trip was cheaper when split among the passengers. On the day of the trip, Kyoto was hot. We didn't have to endure the heat at the station. When we arrived, we found it too hot outside, so we boarded the car early after visiting the sights. We quickly discussed it with the driver, and they quickly adjusted the itinerary to indoor activities, avoiding a forced outdoor activity in the sun. We finished shopping and returned to the hotel satisfied within the allotted time. This experience was very satisfying. Driver Chen was a friendly and polite person, and our conversation in the car was pleasant.

It was easy to arrange for the pickup and drop off. Driver was on time as well, and the car was clean and spacious.

We were incredibly grateful to our wonderful tour guide, Ms. Wang, who kindly helped us retrieve our phone, which we had left in the taxi! We highly recommend this itinerary because it's convenient and doesn't require transfers. Our driver skillfully avoided the evening rush hour traffic, and we returned to our starting point at 6:30 PM. Nagoya in summer is unbearably hot, so soaking in the cool Azusa River under the shade of trees in Kamikochi was incredibly refreshing! Kamikochi is the perfect summer destination in Japan! This itinerary starts at Taisho Pond and walks to Kappa Bridge, allowing for plenty of time for snacks and drinks. However, there might not be enough time to go all the way to Myojin Pond.

Everyone had a fantastic time throughout the trip! The Omi beef sukiyaki for lunch was delicious. Fruit picking was fun, and the kids were very happy. It was truly a day trip that everyone had a great time on. Our tour guide, Guo, was also very professional. I would definitely like to join other tours next time!

I must say that the whole process of booking a private car service on KKday was an exceptional experience, from placing the order to dispatching the car. I highly recommend that anyone who wants a comfortable ride without having to worry about finding their way or carrying luggage should definitely try it!