All Reviews for Top Attractions in Kyoto

This was such an amazing time! It was so relaxing to sit in the boat just the two of us. We brought a couple beers and bought two more from the floating market. People packed like sardines in the other boats for half the time were shouting "How'd you get your own boat?" Lol. I highly recommend it! And would pay more to go longer. Our boat driver was awesome!

I was able to visit all the main attractions in Kyoto in just one day, and it felt like a second school trip, which was really fun! The most memorable part was how heavy the "Omokaru Stone" was (laughs). This was my first time using this tour, and both my friends and I were very satisfied with how much we could enjoy Kyoto for this price. I also thought the tour guide was excellent in their hospitality, being considerate of both the foreign guests and the few Japanese participants. It was a very meaningful day. Thank you!

たった1日で京都のメインを全部回れて、二回目の修学旅行みたいですごく楽しかったです！
一番思い出に残ったのは｢おもかる石｣がガチで重かった(笑)
今回初めてこのツアーを利用させていただきましたが、この料金でこんなに京都を満喫でてき私も友達も大満足です。
添乗員の方も外国の方と私達少ない日本人、両方に気を使ってくれてホスピタリティーにも優れていると私は思いました。
とても有意義な1日でした。ありがとうございます。

I was initially worried because there were many people from overseas, but they made an effort to provide explanations in Japanese, and I had a great time. I was surprised by the large crowd, but I was satisfied that I could visit various places.

海外の方も多かったので初めは不安でしたが日本語の説明も頑張ってやっていただいて楽しい時間が過ごせました　人が多いのに驚きましたが色んな所に行けて満足です

I have visited Kyoto many times, but traveling alone can be challenging due to bus transfers and lack of research. However, with a tour like this, it's easy. For places I had visited before, I was allowed to explore freely, while I was guided to places I had never been. The guide entertained us with unique English as well.

何度も京都に来ていますが、個人だとバスの乗り継ぎやリサーチ不足で大変ですが、このようなツアーだと楽です。以前行ったことのある所は自由行動にしてもらい行ったことのない場所を案内してもらいました。ガイドさんもユニークな英語で楽しませてもらいました。

We were able to visit four places by bus, and lunch was included. Despite the cold, we were able to enjoy Kyoto comfortably and happily. Maria's guiding explanation was perfect! I plan to join another tour in June during the hydrangea season.

バスで4箇所も回れ、お昼付き。
寒い中寒さもしのげラクに楽しく京都をまわれました。マリアさんのガイド説明も完璧でした！また6月紫陽花時期に別のツアーに参加予定です。

I participated alone, but I had a great time.

I was able to efficiently visit Fushimi Inari, Kinkaku-ji, Arashiyama, and Kiyomizu-dera all in one day, which I think would be quite difficult to manage on my own. The bus rides allowed me to rest during the transfers, which was a big help physically.

Most of the participants were foreigners, and many were in groups, but everyone adhered to the schedule and showed good manners, making it a comfortable experience. The guide primarily spoke English but also provided thorough explanations in Japanese for the Japanese participants.

Additionally, since I was the only one participating alone, the female staff member was very attentive and kindly approached me, saying, "I was looking for you to take a photo," which made me very happy. She was very kind.

Traveling alone allows for easy sightseeing, so I now want to utilize bus tours for my future travels. I highly recommend it.

女ひとりで参加しましたが、とても楽しめました。

伏見稲荷、金閣寺、嵐山、清水寺を1日で効率よく回ることができ、個人ではなかなか難しい行程だと思います。移動中はバスで休めるので、体力的にもかなり助かりました。

参加者は外国の方が多く、複数人で参加されている方がほとんどでしたが、皆さん時間やマナーをしっかり守っていて、安心して参加できました。ガイドは英語メインですが、日本人向けに日本語でも丁寧に説明してくださいます。

また、ひとり参加が私だけだったからか、スタッフの女性の方がとても気にかけてくださり、「写真を撮るから探していました」と声をかけてくださったのが嬉しかったです。とても親切でした。

ひとり旅でも気軽にたくさん観光できるので、これからはバスツアーを活用して旅行してみたいと思いました。とてもおすすめです。

I participated with my child, and both the crew members and the driver were very kind, which made me feel at ease. My husband's family also joined, and they said it was really great.

子連れで参加したんですが、搭乗員の方、ドライバーの方共にとても親切な対応で安心でした。旦那の家族も参加させていただいたんですが、とても良かったと言ってました。

The meeting and sightseeing went smoothly. Whenever we had trouble, we were able to consult about various things, and the Alphard was comfortable. My family was also very happy.

待ち合わせも、観光もすんなり行きました。困った時もいろいろ相談に乗ってもらえて、アルファードは快適ですね。家族も大喜びでした。

There was a family visiting Kyoto for the first time. Fortunately, they were able to see both Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-ji. It was truly comfortable. Thank you for your help. I would like to ask again.

京都が初めての家族がいました。運良く金閣、銀閣りょうほうがかんこうできました。本当に快適でした。お世話様です。またお願いしたいです。

I was anxious about traveling to Kyoto with my elderly parents, but thanks to the thoughtful assistance of our driver, Mr. Kumagai, we were supported for two days. He not only served as our tour guide but also took into consideration my mother's mobility issues, making sure to minimize the walking distance as much as possible.

We were able to have a very fulfilling trip to Kyoto, and I am truly grateful. Thank you very much.

高齢の両親との京都旅行で不安でしてが、ドライバーの熊谷さんのお気遣いに、2日間助けられました。観光ガイドはもちろん、足の悪い母の事を考え、なるべく歩く距離が短くなるようご配慮頂きました。
とても充実した京都旅行を過ごす事が出来、本当に感謝しています。
ありがとうございました。

It was a tour for foreigners, but they provided proper interpretation in Japanese as well. Everyone kept to the promised time, and it was quiet on the bus, allowing us to fully enjoy the tour.

外国人向けのツアーでしたが、きちんと日本語でも通訳してくれました。
皆さん、約束の時間を守り、バスの中も静かでツアーを満喫することが出来ました。

The guide was from China, and they were friendly and approachable, making for a very enjoyable time. I would like to use this service again.

ガイドさんが中国の方でしたが、フレンドリーで親しみ深く、とても楽しい時間を過ごせました。また利用したいと思います。

It was very convenient to be able to sightsee by bus, but I was disappointed that the lunch changed from "Kyoto tofu" to a buffet. Also, the meeting place in the morning was very crowded, and the tour guide arrived more than 10 minutes late, which made me anxious. Since we had to move to where the bus was parked, there were about two instances where we had to go back to pick up participants who arrived during the move, and several participants expressed that they were "looking for it" and "didn't know where to go."

バスで観光できるのは非常に便利でしたが、昼食の内容が「京豆腐」からブッフェに変更になったのは残念でした。また朝の集合場所は大変混雑しているなか、10分以上遅れて添乗員が来られたので不安でした。バスの停まっている場所に移動するので、移動中に来られた参加者を再度迎えにと言う繰り返しが2度ほどあって、参加者も「探してたーー」、「分からなかった」と言われてる方が何人かいました。

We had a wonderful time visiting Arashiyama, Kinkaku-ji, and Nijo Castle with my elderly parents and my college-aged sons, making a total of five people. The guide was very considerate of my parents, who had difficulty walking, and provided plenty of explanations at each destination as well as interesting stories about the city of Kyoto. I believe we wouldn't have been able to cover so much on our own. Not only were my parents happy, but my sons also seemed to feel the greatness of Kyoto, making it a truly great trip. Thank you, Kumagai-san!

高齢の両親と大学生の息子たちと合わせて5人で嵐山、金閣寺、二条城を回っていただきました。たくさん歩くのが大変な両親のことを気にかけていただきながら、各行き先々の解説や京都の町のお話しもたくさんしていただいて濃密な時間でした。自分たちではとても回りきれてなかったと思います。両親が喜んでくれたのはもちろん、息子たちも京都が凄さを感じたようで、とても良い旅になりました。熊谷さん、ありがとうございました。

We had a wonderful experience in Kyoto driven & guided by Ken san, a real gentleman, who took us to see the sights & guided us through them. Would highly recommend.

The weather was nice, and the kindness of the tour guide was excellent. The scenery from the sightseeing boat was very beautiful, and I couldn't help but take some photos.

天気も良く、添乗員の方の親切な対応が非常良かったです。遊覧船での周りの景色が非常に良くつい写真を撮らせていただきました。

I visited Kyoto during the busiest time of the year without realizing it, and I used a sightseeing taxi. They selected the appropriate routes, allowing me to enjoy a comfortable stay. The knowledge about temples and shrines was impressive, and the stories shared were very enlightening. If I have the opportunity to go to Kyoto again, I would definitely like to request their services.

一年で1番人が多い時期とは知らず京都に行き観光タクシーを利用させていただきましたが適切なルートをセレクトしていただき快適な滞在を満喫できました。
また寺社仏閣の知識もかなり高く関心するお話しばかりで大変勉強になりました。
また京都に行く事があったら是非ともお願いしたいです

The 6-hour course was a very fulfilling sightseeing experience, allowing us to visit Fushimi Inari Taisha, Kinkaku-ji, Ryōan-ji, Kitano Tenmangū, and Ginkaku-ji✨️. The explanations provided by our guide were also interesting, and I was impressed by the secret at Ryōan-ji, which I felt they must have known because they have lived in Kyoto for a long time. I could feel the energy at Fushimi Inari Taisha and Kinkaku-ji as power spots. With a sightseeing taxi, we were able to efficiently visit places that would be difficult to see in one day using trains and buses, and we could also hear various interesting tidbits (which was a big plus). I would definitely like to request this service again when I visit Kyoto!✨️ Thank you!

6時間コースで、伏見稲荷大社、金閣寺、龍安寺、北野天満宮、銀閣寺と見学できてとても充実した観光でした✨️
担当して下さった方の説明も面白く、龍安寺での秘密？は、長く京都に住まわれてるから分かったのだろうなと感動しました。伏見稲荷大社、金閣寺とパワースポットを感じました。電車バスだと１日では観光できないところを観光タクシーでは効率よくまわれて、豆知識（これは大きい）も色々聞けるので、また京都観光の際はぜひお願いしたいです✨️ありがとうございました！

Thank you to the guide and driver. This was my first trip to Kyoto from Hokkaido. It was also the first time traveling with just my mother and daughter, and the guide's explanations and guidance to the places we wanted to visit were excellent. My mother, who is in her 80s, mentioned several times that although the bus tour involved quite a bit of travel, she didn't feel too tired and had a lot of fun. If there is another opportunity, I would love to participate again.

ガイドさん、ドライバーさんありがとうございました。
北海道から初めて京都旅行でした。
母娘二人の三人での旅行も初めてで、
行きたい所をガイドさんの説明も案内もとても良かったです。
80代の母も、バスでの1日ツアー移動距離は多少ありますが、あまり疲れなく楽しかったと何度も話しています。
また機会があれば参加させていただきます。

I made a reservation for a plan that included both English and Japanese, but it felt like it was primarily in English.

When there was a mistake with the reservation for the parking at Kiyomizu Temple, the explanation of the situation was only in English, and I couldn't understand what was happening.

Given that this was a plan aimed at foreign visitors, I was told there was "no time to include Japanese," but I would have appreciated explanations in Japanese for essential details like the meeting time, meeting place, and any issues that arose.

Overall, I was satisfied with the places visited and the duration of the stay.

英語+日本語でのプランで予約をしましたが、英語が中心という印象でした。

清水寺の駐車場への予約のミスの際、状況の説明が英語のみで、何が起こってるのか分からなかった。

外国の方向けのプランという前提で、｢日本語を入れている時間がない｣と言われていましたが、集合時間や集合場所、トラブルに関する説明など、必要なことは日本語でも説明が欲しかったです。

訪問場所や滞在時間などはおおむね満足できる内容でした。

I traveled with my elderly mother, so I had some concerns. I wanted to show her as many places as possible, but I didn't want to put too much strain on her body, which is why I chose this plan.

Thanks to the driver's kind consideration, it turned into an amazing day that exceeded our expectations. I am filled with gratitude.

If I have the opportunity to visit Kyoto again, I would definitely like to request this service.

年老いた母を連れての旅行でしたので、少し不安がありました。できるだけたくさんの場所を見せてあげたいが、体に負担をかけたくないという思いでこのプランを申し込みました。
運転手さんの優しいご配慮により、予定以上の最高の1日になりました。感謝の気持ちでいっぱいです。
もしまた京都に行くことになりましたら、是非お願いしたいと思います。

We visited four main tourist spots in Kyoto in one day. Thank you to our tour guide, Maki, for your hard work. You spoke continuously in both Japanese and English, and I appreciate you accompanying us and providing explanations throughout the tour.

The detailed maps of each sightseeing location were easy to understand and very helpful.

There were many foreign visitors, but everyone gathered on time without any issues.

Thank you to our driver, Kanda, as well. It was a very enjoyable trip.

１日4カ所の京都メイン観光でした。添乗員のまきさんご苦労さまでした。、日本語、英語ひっきりなしに話していただき、しかも全部一緒に回ってくれて説明ありがとうございました。
それと各観光場所の詳細地図はわかりやすく、とても参考になりました。

外国の方も多かったけど
集合もみんな、時間にバッチシでした。

運転手のかんださんもお疲れ様でした。とても、楽しい旅になりました。

I participated in this tour with my elementary school child from Kyoto Station. My child wanted to visit Kinkaku-ji and Kiyomizu-dera, but since the locations are a bit far apart, I wasn't confident about navigating them on our own, so we joined this tour. There were mostly foreigners, and we were the only Japanese people, just the two of us. Our guide, Nin, provided a detailed explanation in Japanese after the English description, which was very considerate. In addition to explaining the temples, he shared various stories, including about plants and quizzes on Kyoto's difficult-to-read place names, which kept my child entertained and engaged.

It was great to efficiently see all the famous spots like Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari, Kinkaku-ji, and Kiyomizu-dera. Although there was about two hours of free time in Arashiyama, I chose a plan without lunch, which resulted in long wait times at restaurants, and we didn't have enough time to visit Tenryu-ji's gardens or the Bamboo Grove, which was disappointing. Kiyomizu-dera also had 70 minutes of free time, but it took a while to get the goshuin (temple stamp), so we ended up just seeing the stage and heading back. However, I really appreciated being able to visit so many famous sites in one day, which I wouldn't have been able to do on my own.

One thing I want to mention about this tour is that the meeting point in the morning was hard to find. We participated on a Saturday, and the meeting area was crowded with a huge number of people from various tours. The guide was wearing a yellow happi coat, but since we were boarding a bus departing from Osaka, I felt anxious about where to wait until the bus arrived. The bus was yellow, which made it easier to distinguish from others, so I think it would be good to head towards any yellow (lemon-colored) bus you see.

小学生の子供と京都駅から参加しました。
子供が金閣寺、清水寺に行きたいと言っていたのですが、場所が少し離れているため、自分で回る自信がなかったので、こちらのツアーに参加しました。外国人ばかりで日本人は私達親子2人だけ。ガイドのニンさんは、英語の説明の後、わざわざ私達の横に来て日本語で丁寧に説明してくれました。また、お寺の説明だけではなく、植物や京都の難読地名クイズなど、いろいろな話をしてくださり、子供も飽きずに楽しく過ごすことができました。
効率よく、嵐山、伏見稲荷、金閣寺、清水寺と有名所を全部見られて参加してよかったです。嵐山は約2時間の自由時間があったものの昼食なしプランを選んだため、飲食店での待ち時間が長く、時間が足りず天龍寺の庭園、竹林の小径まで行くことができなかったのが残念です。清水寺も70分の自由時間がありましたが、御朱印をもらうのに時間がかかってしまい、舞台を見て戻る感じになってしまいました。でも、自分では1日でこんなに名所を回ることができないので、本当に参加して良かったです。
このツアーで一つ言いたいのは、朝の集合場所が分かりづらいことです。
参加したのが土曜日でしたが、集合場所は、いろんなツアーの人達がものすごい人数なので、ガイドさんは黄色いハッピを着ていますが、大阪から出発するバスに乗っているため、バスが到着するまではどこで待っていたら良いのかわからず不安でした。
バスの色が黄色で他のバスと区別がつきやすかったので、黄色い（レモン色）のバスを見かけたら、そこに向かうようにすれば良いと思います。

It was exactly what I was expecting. The bootsman was perfect

I used this service for sightseeing in Kyoto with a dear friend from abroad. They organized a plan that allowed us to efficiently visit various places even within our limited time, and we felt secure sightseeing even in the rain. I think it would have been difficult for us to manage on our own.

The driver was fluent in English and provided us with a wealth of knowledge about the tourist spots. My friend was very pleased as well. If there is another opportunity like this, I would definitely like to use this service again.

海外からの大切な友人との京都観光で利用しました。
限られた時間の中でも効率よく回れるようプランを組んでいただき、雨の中でも安心して観光できました。自分たちだけでは難しかったと思います。
ドライバーの方は英語堪能で豊富な知識で観光地の案内をして下さいました。友人にもとても喜んでもらえました。またこのような機会があれば利用させて頂きたいです。

I participated in a day trip tour of Kyoto's cultural heritage sites, including Kinkaku-ji, Arashiyama, Sanjusangendo, and Kiyomizu-dera. I joined the English tour for my Canadian husband. It was a small group with two Japanese families, two Chinese families, and just us, which made for a cohesive experience.

The bus had comfortable seating, and even though it was a holiday and we expected it to be crowded, the driving was safe and there were no issues at all.

The tour guide started with a Chinese explanation, then guided us in English, and finished with a Japanese explanation, which was excellent. They were friendly, approachable, and I was impressed. They made an effort to engage with everyone in turn, which created a very pleasant atmosphere.

The shabu-shabu lunch was a bit disappointing; it felt more like a meal for foreigners who have never tried Japanese food. Since all the bus tour guests started eating at the same time, we had to wait for small plates to arrive, and the rice came only after the pot was bubbling, which was a bit unfortunate. But I guess that's how it goes with tours.

However, since the tour guide was so good, overall, I think it was a great value for the price, allowing us to efficiently visit the temples.

京都の文化財巡り　金閣寺、嵐山、三十三間堂、清水寺　日帰りツアーに参加しました。カナダ人の夫の為に英語ツアーに参加。日本人家族が２組、中国人の家族２組、私達夫婦だけの小規模な人数だったのもまとまりがよく良かったかと思います。

バスもゆったりとした席で連休だった為に混雑は予想を超えるものであったにもかかわらず、運転も安心できるもので全く問題はありませんでした。

ツアーガイドさんは最初中国語でガイド始めたのち、英語で私達のガイド、日本語で最後説明と素晴らしい出来でした。感じよく、親しみやすく、感心しました。順番に偏りが無いよう常に皆とお話ししていてとても感じがよかったです。

ランチのしゃぶしゃぶは、ちょっと期待外れでこれは日本食を食べたことのない外人の為のランチでした。他のバスツアーの客と一斉に食事が始まったため、大人数で小皿は来ないわ、ごはんは鍋がぐつぐつ煮えてから来るわ、ちょっと残念でしたが、ツアーならこんなもんなのか、という感じでした。

でもツアーガイドさんがとてもよかったので、総合的に見てこの値段で効率的にお寺を回れてとても良いと思います。

This time, the guide was mainly in Chinese and Korean, so most participants were from China and Korea. Everyone was very quiet and well-mannered, even during the bus ride. The guide, Mr. Gu Mun-gil, handled three languages and seemed to have a tough job, but he did his best to explain things clearly.

The itinerary was different from what was listed by VELTORA; once we arrived at the location, we had free time until the designated hour. Since I had visited several times before, I was able to enjoy my free time, but those visiting Kyoto and Nara for the first time might have been a bit confused. For me, it was a valuable tour since there aren't many tours from Kyoto Station to Nara.

今回、中国語、韓国語メインのガイドだったので殆どが中国、韓国の方でしたがみなさん、車中含めとても静かでマナー良く参加されていました。
ガイドの具文吉さんは、三カ国語対応で大変そうでしたが一生懸命わかり易く説明してくださいました。
行程がVELTORAの記載とは違い、現地に着いたら時間まで自由行動で、何度か訪れていたので自由時間を楽しむことが出来ましたが、初めて京都、奈良を訪れた方は戸惑ってしまったかもしれません。
私にとってはなかなか京都駅発で奈良まで行くツアーが無いので、有り難いツアーでした。

We used it as a family of three. Since there were three of us, I thought 5,000 yen per person was a bit expensive, but we were able to stretch our legs and relax! The boatman's explanations were great, and we enjoyed a leisurely and elegant time. Personally, I liked it more than the trolley train ❤️.

家族３人で利用しました。
３人なので、1人五千円はちょっと高いかと思いましたが、足を伸ばしてゆっくり過ごせました！
船頭さんの説明も良くて、優雅な時間をのんびりすごせました。
個人的にはトロッコ列車より好き❤️

A trip to Kyoto with cherry blossoms in full bloom. Despite the unfortunate rain, I made a selfish request to visit famous cherry blossom spots, and my wish was graciously fulfilled, allowing for a fun and wonderful sightseeing experience. The driver was knowledgeable about history, delicious local delicacies, and everything else, truly a premium guide. He took many photos for us as well. I really appreciated his attention to detail. Thanks to him, it became a memorable cherry blossom trip in Kyoto, even in the rain.

桜満開の京都旅。あいにくの雨だけど、せっかくだから桜の名所を巡りたいというわがままなお願いを気持ちよく受けてくださり、楽しい素晴らしい観光ができました。運転手さんは歴史も老舗の美味しい物も何もかも詳しくて、正にプレミアムガイドさんでした。写真もたくさん撮って下さいました。細かい事にもご配慮いただき、本当にありがとうございました。おかげさまで雨でも思い出に残る京都お花見の旅となりました。

It was unfortunately a rainy day, but I was able to enjoy the classic sights of Kyoto and Nara. Although the tour guide was not Japanese, they provided very courteous service. I was disappointed that the deer crackers were sold out during the Nara tour, but I was able to see the deer up close. I am satisfied! If I have the opportunity, I would like to participate in other sightseeing plans as well!

あいにくの雨日でしたが、定番の京都、奈良観光が出来ました。添乗員さんが日本の方では、有りませんでしたが とても丁寧な対応をして頂きました。奈良観光での鹿せんべいが完売で残念でしたが、間地かで見ることが出来ました。満足です！また機会がありましたら他の観光プランにも参加したいと思ってます！