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Explore Hiroshima and Miyajima by Bullet Train from Kyoto with English Guide

Reviewed by: Drew

We were so happy that we did the tour to Miyajima and Hiroshima. Miyajima is beautiful and Hiroshima was an amazing experience. Thank you so much for the wonderful tour.

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Posted on: 2015/09/28

Explore Hiroshima and Miyajima by Bullet Train from Kyoto with English Guide

Hiroshima-Miyajima day trip from Kotota

Reviewed by: JIll P.

Not to be missed! This trip was excellent, Mickey, our guide spoke excellent English. The day was packed with activities but I never felt rushed. Plenty of time to take in the sights. We were at Miyajima when the tide was in so the gate was 'floating'. The trip was well planned and well executed. Hiroshima wa creator the highlight of the trip for me. The Peace a Memorial is lovely. Very emotional.

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Dear Jill-sama,
Thank you for choosing JTB Sunrise Tours. We are very pleased that you enjoyed the tour.
We have forwarded your mail to the section which operates this tour. The team will let the guide know your mail.
Thank you for your mail.
Best regards,EIKO JTB Sunrise Tours

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Packages: Departure from Kyoto
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2015/09/04
Activity Date: 2015/09/02

Kyoto & Nara 1-Day Bus Tour from Tokyo with Nijo Castle & Nara Park

great tour of nara and kyoto....

Reviewed by: samuel

simple tour....could see all very old shinto n buddha temples...historically imp places

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Packages: 2015 Plan
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2015/08/03
Activity Date: 2015/07/07

Explore Hiroshima and Miyajima by Bullet Train from Kyoto with English Guide

great one day excursion from kyoto ....miyajima is really a beautiful place..

Reviewed by: samuel

enjoyed the trip to miyajima ....with bullet train experience and also ferry to miyajima island ....island was very beautiful with fresh oysters and congo eel dishes to taste.....but lunch is not included...nothing much in hiroshima except atomic bomb dome n museum...museum was really good

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Packages: Departure from Kyoto
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2015/07/30
Activity Date: 2015/07/08

Classic Kyoto Half Day Tour to Kinkakuji, Gingakuji, & Kiyomizudera

Top 3 temples in one day

Reviewed by: Savvy808

There are so many temples in Kyoto but this tour took us to the 3 temples I wanted to see and the guide also pointed out all the temples along the way from the bus. It was just enough stops to maintain my 13 year old daughter's interest without getting bored. Audio headset for English and other languages were only used in the bus so we couldn't understand the guide's explanation at all the stops, which was disappointing to us and the rest of the non-Japanese speaking people on our tour. The time spent at each stop was perfect with enough time to quickly browse through the shops and try popular snacks sold near the temples. We received small omiyage or souvenirs from each temple which was a nice surprise! Although it's a ways down a lot of steps, you should take the time to drink the water flowing down 3 channels to a fountain at Kiyomizudera. They say it has wish granting powers for love, academic success and longevity. This was a great tour but would've been perfect if it was in English!

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Packages: Standard Plan (Until March 17, 2019)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2015/06/03
Activity Date: 2015/06/01

貸切観光タクシー 外国人ゲスト歓迎!英語堪能なドライバーと京都名所を巡る自由観光コース<3時間~/1-9名/京都市内送迎可>by ヤサカ観光

Arrangements for guests from abroad. 海外からのゲストのため手配

Reviewed by: デンタル

Since I had roughly communicated the schedule in advance, everything went very smoothly. I had heard that it might be crowded due to the season of school trips, but on the day itself, we were able to move according to plan more than I expected. As a result, the later part of the schedule was very well-timed, allowing us to spend our time meaningfully. Additionally, the detailed guidance on the history and culture of each landmark, which is not found in textbooks, was provided in English, and the guests were extremely satisfied. The explanations in English were well-structured and expressive, which made the guests feel that they were in the hands of a professional. Thank you very much for your help.

事前にざっくりとスケジュールをお伝えしていたので、とても予定はスムーズでした。修学旅行生の多い時期のため混み具合が読めないと伺いましたが、当日は思ったより計画通りに移動が出来たため、後半のスケジュールは的確な時間を読めた提案いただいたきとても有意義に時間いっぱい過ごせました。また、英語での各名所の歴史や文化を教科書には載っていない詳細を丁寧にゲストにガイドしていただき、ゲストの満足度は大変高かったです。英語での説明は、うまくまとめたストーリーと表現力にゲストは納得していたのでプロフェッショナルを感じました。本当にお世話になりました。ありがとうございました。

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Thank you very much for using our services. All of our staff are encouraged by your feedback. Our crew members will also be delighted. We will make sure to pass on your message.

この度は、ご利用いただき誠にありがとうございました。弊社スタッフ一同お客様のお声が励みになります。また、担当乗務員も喜びます。メッセージは必ず伝えます。

  • ガイドの方とゲストの方

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Packages: 【4/30まで】トヨタ ヴェルファイア(6名まで)
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2015/05/23
Activity Date: 2015/05/19

Explore Hiroshima and Miyajima by Bullet Train from Kyoto with English Guide

Peace park was the high light

Reviewed by: Leda Maria Pacheco

We enjoyed too much the Miyajima island but the Peace Park was the high light-very touching and a lot of history. The bullet train was sensational

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Packages: Departure from Kyoto
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/05/01
Activity Date: 2015/04/24

貸切観光タクシー 外国人ゲスト歓迎!英語堪能なドライバーと京都名所を巡る自由観光コース<3時間~/1-9名/京都市内送迎可>by ヤサカ観光

Only Americans. 米人だけ

Reviewed by: kuma

I had a day when I couldn't attend to my American friends who came to rely on me, so I entrusted them to this service. Their feedback was "very satisfied." They requested places they wanted to visit that I had found online in advance, and it seems they were quite flexible. They also helped me with souvenir shopping, which was a great assistance. I believe they were able to create much better memories than if I, an amateur, had guided them around Kyoto. Next time, I would like to try it myself.

私を頼って来てくれたアメリカの友人たちに、私がアテンド出来ない日が一日発生し、その間、彼らだけをこのサービスに預けた。
彼らの感想は "大満足" だった。 予めWEBで見つけておいた、行きたい場所をリクエストし連れていってもらったそうで、かなり融通も利いたようだった。
土産物探しも、付き合ってくれて大変助かった。
素人の私が京都を案内するよりも、遥かに効率良く、良い想い出が作れたことと思う。
次回は自分も乗ってみたい。

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Thank you for your patronage. We are all delighted that you enjoyed your time in Kyoto City for six hours. I will also convey your appreciation to the staff member in charge, Tsujii. Thank you very much.

ご利用ありがとうございました。6時間で京都市内をご堪能いただけ、スタッフ一同喜んでおります。担当乗務員、辻にも伝えます。ありがとうございました

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Packages: 【4/30まで】トヨタ クラウン ロイヤル(3名まで)
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2015/04/14
Activity Date: 2015/04/11

Explore Hiroshima and Miyajima by Bullet Train from Kyoto with English Guide

Very enjoyable day tour - great guide

Reviewed by: US visitor

If Akiko is your guide, you are very lucky! She is very knowledgable about the sites, and ties in information on Japan's history and culture in an entertaining manner. All Veltra staff were very careful of the transportation to and from Kyoto to Hiroshima. Most enjoyable day!

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Packages: Departure from Kyoto
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Posted on: 2015/04/13
Activity Date: 2015/04/11

Kyoto Walking Tour to Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Tenryuji Temple & Jojakkoji

could have been better

Reviewed by: Aldi

Weather was terrible, raining all the way through, but no mention in the first few days before the trip the trip that would suggeat the condition. We could've dressed more appropriately. Tour guide was very nice, but she should've stayed in the boat with us. Food was average, nothing special...and we didnt even know what we we were eating!

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Packages: 2015 With Yakatabune Lunch Cruise
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2015/04/03
Activity Date: 2015/04/01

Kyoto & Nara 1-Day Bus Tour from Tokyo with Nijo Castle & Nara Park

wonderful and well organised tour

Reviewed by: rckwu

The pick up was easy and be on time. Everyone was on the ball and there were no hassles. We did a comprehensive tour of three site sin kyoto and two in nara. We had admission to the imperial palace and that was a rare treat. Thed golden shrine was spectacular . The giant buddha temple was also a real treat. there were deers everywhere and theyre most friendly. The cherry blossoms were in full bloom then and it was spectacular anywhere in Kyoto and Nara. The lunch was delicious. Our tour guides were all fluent and very helpful and hardworking. I really enjoyed the tour and I would highly recommend it.

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Packages: 2015 Plan
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2015/04/02
Activity Date: 2015/03/30

Kyoto Half Day Afternoon Tour of Kinkakuji and Toji (SB Course)

Afternoon Tour of Kinkakuji and Toji

Reviewed by: Jun

It was my first time to visit Toji temple and second time to visit Kinkakuji temple, and each visit touched me.
It was a great experience to see the inside of the 5 storied pagoda of Toji temple and learn about Japanese traditional architecture.
And I was enthralled by beauty of Kinkakuji temple in the sunset.
Time scheduling was well thought out, which is good because I was worried about missing the bullet train because I had to go back to Tokyo on that day. During the high season, give yourself extra time.

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Posted on: 2015/01/06

Classic Kyoto Half Day Tour to Kinkakuji, Gingakuji, & Kiyomizudera

Great time in Kyoto

Reviewed by: teddy85

First time went to Kyoto alone, we didn't know where to go, we found on the internet about this tour. We had a wonderful time and enjoy tour, tour guide is really friendly and closer with travellers. But only each sightseeing places too much travellers, and the time for sightseeing is limited, so that we have not lot of time to sightseeing as well.
If have change to travel again, we will chose this tour. Thank you

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Packages: Standard Plan (Until March 17, 2019)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/11/26
Activity Date: 2014/11/23

Kyoto & Nara 1-Day Bus Tour from Tokyo with Nijo Castle & Nara Park

Great tour!

Reviewed by: anthoez

This your was absolutely fantastic! Our your guide named Yoshitaka Harada was a great man and knew English (as well as jokes) very well. If you take this tour I highly recommend getting him to give you the your for he gives the experience a comfortable and friendly environment. Here is his card if anybody is interested...

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Posted on: 2014/07/14

Kyoto & Nara 1-Day Bus Tour from Tokyo with Nijo Castle & Nara Park

Awesome, loved the tour guide

Reviewed by: Dallas

I really liked the tour and enjoyed it very much. What made the tour so memorable and great was the tour guide, mr. Harada yoshitaka. He was very interactive with the group and we could tell that he loved his job.

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Posted on: 2014/07/13

Kyoto & Nara 1-Day Bus Tour from Tokyo with Nijo Castle & Nara Park

Reviewed by: Meng-Michelle

It was a fantastic experience for my family including our 10-year old daughter. We had only limited time in Kyoto area so we wanted to get the best of Kyoto. We were certainly did the right thing by choosing this tour. The morning was in Kyoto and afternoon in Nara. We got to see beautiful historical sites including Nijo Castle, Imperial Palace, the Deer Park... but the part we loved the most was our afternoon guide, who's a lovely lady from Osaka area. She not only provided information about the places we visited but only added a lot of rich content about Japanese history and culture. She made our experience so enjoyable! She brought some beautiful Japanese music to play on our way back to Kyoto from Nara while we rest and trying to take in all the impression we had had during the intensive 10 hour visit of two of the oldest cities in Japan. Just before reaching the final stop, she performed a Japanese song for us which left a very sweet memory in our hearts. It's shame that I didn't remember her name, but her sweet voice and warm smile will be with me for a long time. Thank you our lovely tour guide-san!!

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Posted on: 2014/05/15

貸切観光タクシー 外国人ゲスト歓迎!英語堪能なドライバーと京都名所を巡る自由観光コース<3時間~/1-9名/京都市内送迎可>by ヤサカ観光

It's perfect for efficient sightseeing. 効率の良い観光に最適です

Reviewed by: mike-hiro

I used this service to guide a couple visiting from South Africa. It was very optimal for sightseeing efficiently in a short six-hour time frame. The driver speaking English was also a plus. I believe the direct conversation between the guests and the driver deepened personal understanding and increased the guests' enjoyment.

For the sightseeing plan, I basically just communicated the places I wanted to visit to the driver and left the rest to him, which resulted in the most efficient sightseeing experience.

Although the cherry blossom season had already passed, I was hoping to show the guests some cherry blossoms. The driver advised that Ninna-ji Temple would have late-blooming cherry blossoms in full bloom, so we visited. Just as the driver said, they were in full bloom, and we were able to enjoy it at the perfect timing.

The car was comfortable to ride in and I think it was worth the cost. I would like to use this service again on my next opportunity.

南アからの訪問者ご夫婦を案内するのに使わせて頂きました。6時間の短時間で効率良く観光するにはとても最適です。運転手さんが英語を話せるのもGoodです。お客さんと運転手さんの間で直接会話が弾み、個人的な理解も深まってお客さん自身も楽しみが増えたと思います。
観光プランは基本的に行ってみたい処だけを運転手さんに伝えて、後はお任せでしたが、最も効率の良い観光ができました。
桜の時期は既に過ぎていましたが、なんとか桜をお客さんに見せてあげられないかと思っていたところ、運転手さんから仁和寺が遅咲きの桜が満開だろうとのアドバイスがあり訪問しました。運転手さんの言う通り丁度満開で、最高のタイミング満喫することができました。
車も乗り心地が良く十分コストに見合うものだと思います。次の機会も利用させて頂きたいと思っています。

  • 満開です

  • 五重塔を背景に

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Packages: 【4/30まで】トヨタ クラウン ロイヤル(3名まで)
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2014/05/11
Activity Date: 2014/04/15

貸切観光タクシー 外国人ゲスト歓迎!英語堪能なドライバーと京都名所を巡る自由観光コース<3時間~/1-9名/京都市内送迎可>by ヤサカ観光

Perfect for accommodating international visitors. 海外からの来客対応にピッタリ

Reviewed by: マット

I used this service to accommodate American and Mexican guests. It was very well received, and everyone was satisfied. The driver's English was not fluent, but he had solid knowledge, and I believe the information was conveyed properly. I also appreciated his sincere attitude in explaining things. I definitely want to use this service again in the future.

アメリカ人とメキシコ人の来客対応として利用しました。大好評で皆さんに満足してもらえました。運転手の英語は決して流暢ではなかったですが、知識はしっかりしていて、内容もちゃんと伝わったと思います。誠実な説明態度も気に入りました。是非今後も利用したいと思います。

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Packages: 【4/30まで】トヨタ ヴェルファイア(6名まで)
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Posted on: 2014/05/02
Activity Date: 2014/04/29

貸切観光タクシー 外国人ゲスト歓迎!英語堪能なドライバーと京都名所を巡る自由観光コース<3時間~/1-9名/京都市内送迎可>by ヤサカ観光

I am satisfied with the attentive hospitality. 小まめなおもてなしに満足です

Reviewed by: 渡邉 廣次

We were taken care of by a total of four people, including two Americans. As expected from a top English guide in Kyoto, they were attentive not only to temples and history but also to dining locations and movie filming spots. Their politeness was commendable. This is true Japanese hospitality.

アメリカ人2人と合計4人でお世話になりました。さすが京都の一流英語ガイドです。寺院、歴史はもちろん、食事の場所やら、映画の撮影場所紹介などこと小まめでした。礼儀正しいのが良かった。これぞ日本のおもてなしです。

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Thank you very much. I hope you had a great time. I will also convey this to the crew.

ありがとうございました。楽しい時間を過ごしていただければ幸いです。乗務員にも伝えさせていただきます。

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Packages: メルセデス ワゴン(6名まで)
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2013/10/18
Activity Date: 2013/10/15

Kyoto & Nara 1-Day Bus Tour from Tokyo with Nijo Castle & Nara Park

Reviewed by: KATRINA

Very good tour, good amount of time in each place. Decent lunch and great guide.

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Posted on: 2013/10/15

Explore Hiroshima and Miyajima by Bullet Train from Kyoto with English Guide

Reviewed by: Douwe

Nice trip if you want to experience Shikansen if you haven't done so yet. Trip to Miyajima is quite relaxed. We had beautiful weather, so the ferry ride, the visit to the temple and the walk through the Peace Park was both impressive, leisurely and enjoyable. Although lunch was not included you have a lot of choice of food near the temple.

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Posted on: 2013/09/30

貸切観光タクシー 外国人ゲスト歓迎!英語堪能なドライバーと京都名所を巡る自由観光コース<3時間~/1-9名/京都市内送迎可>by ヤサカ観光

I had a great time. 楽しい時間を過ごせました

Reviewed by: 旅人in京都

After checking in at Urban Hotel Kyoto, our driver was waiting for us in the hotel lobby. At first impression, he spoke English well, so I was immediately confident that communication would not be an issue. He was also very polite and courteous. The car we rode in was spacious and comfortable.

Our first destination was Kinkaku-ji Temple. Our knowledgeable guide was very informative all along the way, enhancing our understanding and appreciation of this historical site. The experience at Kinkaku-ji Temple truly is a fine example of human architecture and nature co-existing in harmony.

Our next destination was the Bamboo Walk, where famous parts of the movie scene from "Memoirs of a Geisha" were filmed. Next, we headed towards Tenryuji Tsukurimichi-cho.

Our final stop of the day was Gion. After an informative introduction by our driver, we bade him goodbye and were left to enjoy the rest of the evening walking in the area of Gion. We would definitely like to come back to Kyoto again for our next trip to Japan, which has left us with an everlasting impression of beauty, cleanliness, and impeccable standards of service!

アーバンホテル京都でのチェックインした後、ドライバーさんがホテルのロビーで私たちを待っていた。第一印象では、彼は英語を上手に話せるので、すぐにコミュニケーションが問題ないと確信した。また、非常に丁寧かつ礼儀だった。そして乗った車も非常に広々とした快適です。
Our first destination was to the Kinkaku-ji Temple.Our knowledgeable guide was very informative all along the way, enhancing our understanding and appreciation of this historical site. The experience at Kinkaku-ji Temple truly is a fine example of human architecture and nature co-existing in harmony.
Our next destination was to be the Bamboo Walk where famous parts of the movie scene–Memoirs of a Geisha were taken.Next,we headed towards Tenryuji Tsukurimichi-cho.
Our final stop of the day was to be Gion.After an informative introduction by our driver,we bade him goodbye and was left to enjoy the rest of the evening walking the area of Gion.We will definitely would like to come back to Kyoto again for our next trip to Japan,which has left us an everlasting impression of beauty, cleanliness and impeccable standards of service!




  • 金閣寺

  • SAYURI

  • 祇園

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Packages: メルセデス ワゴン(6名まで)
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Posted on: 2013/09/29
Activity Date: 2013/09/23

Explore Hiroshima and Miyajima by Bullet Train from Kyoto with English Guide

Reviewed by: Charles

Excellent tour - well run and managed. We also had a delightful & informative guide which really made our day.

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Posted on: 2012/10/11

Kyoto & Nara 1-Day Bus Tour from Tokyo with Nijo Castle & Nara Park

Reviewed by: George

A very well organised tour, covering a few of the most important places to see in both Kyoto and Nara. In the end, it is only so much that you can fit in one day...

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Posted on: 2012/09/27

Kyoto & Nara 1-Day Bus Tour from Tokyo with Nijo Castle & Nara Park

Reviewed by: Karen

Well organised interesting trip. Both guide in Kyoto and Nara were hepful and upbeat, fun and enthusiastic to share their knowledge. Lunch was very good for a mass produced meal. Thoroughly enjoyed the whole day.

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Posted on: 2012/04/22

Kyoto & Nara 1-Day Bus Tour from Tokyo with Nijo Castle & Nara Park

Reviewed by: Norfaranina

The tour was interesting.. but the only lacking are the details. We didn't know that lunch is provided for a one day tour. As we are a muslim couple, it was too late for us to change our menu to a non-pork menu. So we didn't get to eat much...

We also wish that the tour guide would stick together, or announce where he/she will be as there was one part of the tour, we seemed a bit lost, especially at a crowded Kinkakuji Temple.

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Posted on: 2012/04/17

Kyoto & Nara 1-Day Bus Tour from Tokyo with Nijo Castle & Nara Park

Reviewed by: Matthew

Great Tour for the time concious traveller, only had 1 day to spend in Kyoto, and was able to visit all the sites we wanted to see!

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Posted on: 2010/11/04

Kyoto & Nara 1-Day Bus Tour from Tokyo with Nijo Castle & Nara Park

Reviewed by: Beverly

Morning tour guide was a bit soft spoken/hard to hear unless you stood very near.Gold Palace was WAY TOO RUSHED!! Maybe a change of order would be better. Afternoon guide was AMAZING!! He was so INFORMATIVE and funny!! Overall we would highly recommend this tour. The only way to see and learn about the top spots in such an efficient way.

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Posted on: 2010/06/04

Kyoto & Nara 1-Day Bus Tour from Tokyo with Nijo Castle & Nara Park

Reviewed by: Dicky

I had not been to Kyoto before and this tour was the one to get a feel for the history of the city. The following days I did my own thing, and my experience was definitely enhanced by having first had the guided thing.

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Posted on: 2010/01/31

Explore Hiroshima and Miyajima by Bullet Train from Kyoto with English Guide

Reviewed by: Katie

The tour guide was amazing! So knowledgeable and helpful. Miyajima is a must see and Hiroshima was very interesting. It was a great day.

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Posted on: 2010/01/23