Byodo-in Temple

Traveling from Osaka towards Kyoto, buying a Keihan 1-day pass and using the Osaka subway is a really good deal! With the Keihan 1-day pass, you can walk around, buy things, and eat as you please...super convenient!

Speaking of the key figures in this tour, our guide and driver deserve a million likes! Their quality was phenomenal! First, a huge shout-out to the driver—his driving was incredibly safe and steady, with flawless cornering and braking. The entire journey was comfortable; even those prone to motion sickness slept soundly in the car. His driving was superb! As for the guide, he was the soul of the group. He was incredibly friendly and enthusiastic, providing attentive care throughout the trip without any unnecessary distractions. At each attraction, he provided detailed explanations of the history and culture behind it, such as the significance of Todai-ji Temple and the ancient Fushimi Inari Senbon Torii gates. It was truly enlightening! The guide even taught us where to buy affordable and delicious Uji matcha souvenirs and how to safely feed the deer, avoiding any aggressive behavior. He was incredibly thoughtful! Traveling with them was a smooth and worry-free experience; their service far exceeded the tour fee—definitely not a waste of money! The staff here are so cunning, they're definitely worth your time. I highly recommend them to everyone; crazy encores are practically common sense!

Because there were only a few of us, we traveled in a 9-seater vehicle. We arrived at Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) in the morning, thankfully this was our first stop. After we finished taking photos, a swarm of foreign tourists arrived, and we almost couldn't find good spots to take pictures. At our second stop, our guide Effy took photos for us at Kiyomizu-dera, making us look beautiful and enjoying the panoramic views – we were so happy! In the afternoon, we almost missed our bus while exploring Uji. We had to ask Effy to text us on Line to check if we were lost; we felt really bad for her. Before the tour ended, our guide gave us some cute little gifts. I highly recommend this tour!

It was a great tour for the price, we visited three beautiful locations, our tour guide Leslie was very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Our driver was cautious and on time, also very friendly. We were able to visit three amazing spots in one day and had enough time to see each one of them. Thank you for a great experience!