Tenryu-ji Temple

21% of the group were Chinese, and Ms. He led the trip. The family was very satisfied, and the tour leader was considerate of the group members. Due to the hot weather and the lack of comfortable air conditioning on the bus, they urgently contacted another vehicle to arrange for replacement.

The itinerary was well-planned, especially the first one. Since each attraction was extremely popular, we chose the hottest one first, and we set off early in the morning, completing our visit and shopping before the crowds became overwhelming. The only problem was the heat.

The itinerary was interesting and relaxed, and Katsuo-ji Temple was the perfect first stop – plenty of time and not too many tourists. The driver was very helpful.

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.