Kinkaku-ji

Mr. Tour Guide attitude enthusiastic. Attraction explanation clear and interesting! Take care of English, Mandarin and Cantonese-speaking guests! The itinerary is rich and tight! You can see historic attractions and natural ecological environment! The tour guide also introduced various restaurants for us to choose from! Very courteous!

Our history and geography guide was witty and humorous. Compared to the hustle and bustle of Kyoto, the tranquility of Uji and its high-quality tea culture allowed us to completely relax both physically and mentally, making the trip very satisfying.

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.