Hyogo

Very hot but worth it, had a lot of fun especially the godzilla zipline

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.

I used Kkday's Kansai Enjoy Pass to experience the Kyoto Railway Museum and Kōtei Onsen, and also redeemed Nana's Green Tea matcha ice cream, matcha milk tea, latte, and other treats – it was excellent value for money. The entire redemption process was simple and quick; just show the QR code to use it. It's very convenient, and I highly recommend buying it when traveling to Kansai!

The driver was polite, attentive, the car was clean, and he drove steadily.

We availed the 2-way bus transfer with the Naruto Theme Park entrance fee and everything went smoothly. A special shoutout to our driver who was incredibly kind and accommodating! Even though he didn't speak English he really tried his absolute best to guide and help us throughout the trip. As tourists we felt very safe and well taken care of. Definitely worth it!

Kobe Sannomiya Tower is a classic and iconic landmark, offering many ways to take photos – from afar, up close, or from the top. It's definitely worth a visit. The harbor view is beautiful, but if you just want a panoramic view from a higher vantage point, there's a free observation deck near the Sannomiya City Hall in Kobe. The sunset is blocked by mountains extending from the north to the west, so you won't see it reach the horizon.