Higashiyama

We'll be traveling on a medium-sized bus with one seat on the left and two on the right, and an aisle in the middle. The last row has four seats, and there's space for luggage behind the last row. The tour guide will help arrange seating so that fellow speakers of the same language can sit in adjacent areas. There are comprehensive guided tours upon boarding the bus and arriving at attractions, but if you want to explore freely once you arrive, that's also fine. The tour guide will send the meeting time and other relevant information to the group chat. The tour guide is also very helpful in taking photos and provides suggestions for restaurants, shops, and sightseeing routes.

In short, it was a showcase of authentic Japanese culture. The performers' dances were serene and graceful, smooth and beautiful.

Disadvantages: The itinerary is tight, and with many people, you need to manage your time well if you want to see the sights or go shopping. Some members of our group were 10 minutes late and were still walking slowly; there were people who weren't punctual at every point. Katsuo-ji Temple offers stamp collection; the fee includes admission and a postcard per person, making it a great place for photos and stamp collecting—you'll finish before you know it. Lunch is only 40 minutes long; if you've booked a crab hot pot, it'll be rushed… Arashiyama (1 hour): Crowded, you'll cross the Togetsukyo Bridge, so you can't take the train. Bamboo Grove Path, shopping and snacks, the shopping street has different versions of the old and new ones, and it's a sloping area—a great place for shoppers. Kiyomizu-dera Temple admission is extra; you have to climb stairs, but it's highly recommended. Headache amulets cost 100 yen; the "walking in the womb" experience is very interesting; try your hand at the Benkei staff (you'll really cheer if you succeed; I encountered two that day); Otowa Waterfall helps ward off bad luck.