All Reviews for Top Attractions in Kyoto

The driver picked me up from the hotel and we toured the city and the heritage sites (temples, palaces, shrines). He accompanied me to these sites and gave me information. He recommended new sites that I would not have found on my own. Overall, thanks to the driver, my day in Kyoto was excellent. I would definitely recommend

The driver was very nice, and my elderly mother was very satisfied. Since she couldn't participate in a physically demanding tour that visits many places, we asked Beltora for help this time. The explanations provided on-site were thorough, making our experience much more enjoyable than if we had explored on our own. Thank you very much.

ドライバーさんがとってもいい人で、高齢の母も大満足でした。体力的にも多くの場所を訪れるツアーには参加できないので、今回ベルトラさんにお願いしました。現地でも丁寧に説明してくれたので、自分たちだけで見て回るより数倍楽しく見学することができました。ありがとうございました。

The tour guide's guidance and attentiveness were excellent. The driver was also great. It was a fun trip! The course was good as well.

添乗員さんの案内、気配りが良かったです。
運転手も良かった。
楽しかった旅でした!
コースも良かったです。

I participated on a weekday in June. I was the only Japanese person (laughs), and the other five were from China. Since there were only a few of us, we were transported in a smaller microbus, a Nissan Caravan. The guide, who was also the driver, was Chinese. I boarded the vehicle after confirming the green number plate.

Most of the explanations were in Chinese, but they were considerate of me, and since I was alone, I was allowed to sit in the front passenger seat. It felt like a fun drive.

When we arrived at Sanzen-in, they told us what time to return. It was nice not to feel pressured. The time was set for two hours, but about an hour and a half in, the guide contacted me to ask if we could move on early. Of course, I returned right away.

Although we had planned three hours in Arashiyama, they said we would add the time we cut short at Sanzen-in here. Since I had been to Arashiyama several times, I took my time at a nearby hot spring facility.

Just being taken to Sanzen-in was satisfying. I think it would be quite difficult without a car. Of course, from there, we headed to Arashiyama, and I don't think it was bad at all.

I would like to request this again when I want to go to Sanzen-in.

6月の平日に参加しました。
日本人は私だけ(笑)他は、中国の方5名でした。人数もすくなかったので、マイクロバスの小さめな感じ、ニッサンのキャラバンでの送迎。ガイドさん兼運転手のかたも中国のひと。車はミドリナンバーを確認の上乗り込みました。
ほぼ、中国語での説明でしたが、私にも気をつかってくれ、1人だったので助手席に座らせていただきました。ドライブ気分で楽しかったです。
三千院についたら、何時に戻ってきてね、のパターン。気を遣わずよかったてす。時間は2時間でしたが、1時間半くらおでガイドさんから早めに移動しませんか？と連絡あり。もちろん、すぐもどりました。
嵐山で3時間の予定が、三千院で早めに切上げたぶんここでプラスします、とのこと。
嵐山へは何度かきているので、近くの温浴施設でゆっくり、させてもらいました。

三千院まで連れていってくれた、というだけで満足ですね。車でないとなかなか厳しいと思います。もちろん、そこから嵐山ですし
悪くないと思います。

三千院に行きたいときはまたお願いいたします。

It was great that you explained everything clearly. I'm glad we were able to visit places other than the ones we had planned.

わかりやすく、説明していただいて、よかったです。
予定していたところ以外にも、まわっていただいてよかったです。

My friends, a couple from Mexico, requested to visit Kyoto. We took a bus with a guide who spoke in English. Thanks to this, my husband, who doesn't understand Japanese at all, was able to understand and enjoy the experience. I felt relieved, and the guide even took photos for us. The guide accompanied us and provided a thorough tour, making it an efficient and安心 tour. The couple was very pleased, and even though it rained, they expressed that they had a great time. Thank you very much!

友人のメキシコ夫婦が来て、京都に行きたいとリクエスト。バスに乗って、外国の方のガイド。おかげで全く日本語がわからない旦那様も理解できて、楽しんでいただけて、連れてきた私もホッとして、ガイドさんにも写真を撮ってもらったり、皆と一緒にガイドさんが同行で案内をガラッとしてくれて、効率よく安心ツアーとなりました。2人にはとても喜んでもらえて、雨が降ったりしてても、楽しかったというお褒めの言葉。本当にありがとうございました。

I was taken to a hidden temple that even the locals don't know much about. It was a narrow mountain road, but I was able to enjoy the scenery with peace of mind. We had some extra time, and I was taken to various places. The guide was also very helpful, making for a fun four hours. Thank you very much!

地元の人でも なかなか知られていない秘境のお寺さんまで行っていただきました。細い山道でしたが 安心して景色などを堪能しました。時間が余りましたが いろんなところへ行ってくださいました。ガイドもしてくれて 楽しい4時間でした。ありがとうございました。

The schedule stated a meeting time of 9:10 AM and a departure at 9:20 AM, and I received an email confirming this. However, the guide actually arrived at the meeting place about 25 minutes late. During that time, there was no communication, which made me anxious (Is the bus really coming? Is this a scam? Did they leave me behind at the wrong meeting place?). In reality, the delay was just because the bus was late arriving from Osaka to Kyoto Station, but I would have appreciated a note in the confirmation email or a message on the day stating, "This tour departs from Osaka, so there may be delays in arriving at Kyoto Station."

Aside from that, the guide (a male foreigner) was good. However, the initial confusion about the meeting time left me feeling unsettled about the tour.

Basically, the guide spoke in English on the bus, and those who didn't understand English were expected to use a translation app on their phones, which felt very foreigner-first. Moreover, the time to use the translation app ran out midway, leaving me completely lost about what was being said. The tour was advertised as being available in both English and Japanese, but it felt entirely geared towards foreigners.

９時１０分集合、２０分発と申し込んだときのスケジュールには記載があったりメールもそれで届いているが、実際に集合場所にガイドがきたのが２５分くらい。
その間、何の連絡もなく(バスは本当にくるんだろうか？)(詐欺なのか？)(集合場所ここじゃなくて置いていかれたのでは・・)と不安になる。
実際は大阪から出発して京都駅着が遅れただけだったのだが、それなら申し込みメールとか当日メールで【このツアーは大阪発のため、京都駅に到着が遅れることがあります】と一言記載がほしかった。
それ以外のガイド(男性外国人)の対応などはよかった。でも最初の集合時間云々のせいでモヤモヤが残るツアーでした。

基本的にバスの中でガイドが話す言葉は英語で、英語がわからない人は携帯に翻訳アプリを読み込ませて聞いてくれという外国人ファーストな感じ。
しかも途中で翻訳アプリが使える時間が過ぎてしまって何言ってるかさっぱりわからない状態に。
ツアーには英語・日本語と記載がありましたが、完全に外国人向けのツアーだなと思いました。

Thank you very much for your assistance this time. I’m really glad I requested Driver Katayama, who helped us last year, when making the reservation.

This time, he first confirmed our preferences. Based on that, he efficiently guided us while considering the rental time and crowd conditions, adding recommended places to our wishes, which made for a very satisfying two days.

Additionally, he shared many interesting stories about historical backgrounds and the origins of words that aren’t included in guidebooks, making our sightseeing in Kyoto not just about seeing but also deepening our knowledge.

I would like to request Mr. Katayama again next time. Thank you very much!

この度は、大変お世話になりました。
予約時に昨年お世話になった片山ドライバーさんをリクエストして、本当に良かったです。
今回も、まず私たちの希望を確認してくださいました。その上で貸切時間、混雑状況を踏まえて、希望プラスお勧め場所も追加しながら、効率良く案内して頂いたおかげで、非常に満足できる2日間でした。
また、ガイド本には書かれていない歴史的背景や言葉の語源など、興味深いお話もたくさんして頂き、ただ見るだけではない、知識も深まる京都観光となりました。
また、次回も片山さんにお願いしたいです。
どうもありがとうございました。

It was a pleasant and scenic boat ride. The boatman pointed out various points of interest to us, and we had a very calm and relaxing ride on the river. It was a welcome respite after a long morning of hiking around the area.

I wonder if it would have been more fun if there were a few more people from Japan. However, the driver was kind, and the explanations were easy to understand, which was great. It would be helpful if the car had a phone charger. Even if you send photos, it's hard to open them. The car was too fast and it was scary. I was disappointed that it wasn't a bus.

日本の人が、もう少し多いと、楽しかったかなーと、、。
でも、運転手さんも親切だし、わかりやすい説明で、良かったです。車が、携帯の充電が、あると助かります。写真送ってくれても、中々開けれないです。
車が、速すぎて怖かったです。
バス🚌で、なくて残念でした。

It was great to be in places that were completely free of crowds. I really enjoyed hearing about life in Kyoto. I was able to fully enjoy various aspects of Kyoto that aren't in the travel guides, as well as the good points of the major attractions.

混雑が全く無いところばかりでよかったです。京都の生活とか聞かせてもらってほんとに楽しかったです。
観光本に無い京都や、メジャーもメジャーの良いところなど色々説明していただいて満喫できました。

My friend and i booked a private 1hour ride and it was wonderful. The weather was nice and so was our guide. Bring cash as the have water vendors that sell yummy food & drinks thst can come up to the boat during the ride. I would highly recommend this experience

In the limited time we had in the morning, we were able to efficiently visit various places. The car was spacious, clean, and comfortable.

The guide provided great assistance on-site, and I was very satisfied. It became a wonderful memory of the trip. Thank you very much!

午前中だけの時間の少ないなか、効率よく色々とまわって頂きました。
車も広くて綺麗で快適でした

現地ではガイドもして頂きとても満足でした
旅の良い思い出になりました
ありがとうございました

I'm glad I was able to visit the famous tourist spots in Kyoto in one day. The bamboo grove in Arashiyama was beautiful, and I think I had a great experience as the tour guide took even more wonderful photos for me.

京都の有名観光地を一日で回れて良かったです。嵐山の竹林も素敵でしたが添乗員さんに更に素敵に写真を撮って頂きとても良い体験をして来たと思ってます

I participated alone. The tour guide was friendly and approachable, which made it enjoyable and educational.

You can have fun even if you're alone!

一人で参加しました。
添乗員の方が気兼ねなく話しかけて頂いて楽しかったですし、学びになりました。

一人でも楽しめますよ！

Tour guide Mr. Mike narration is good.
The trip itinerary slip with brief details was missing.

I was glad that the driver also served as a guide, allowing us to hear detailed explanations. We were able to learn many interesting stories and details that weren't in the guidebook, making me want to brag about it to others. While there are ways to save money using public buses and trains or renting a car, this option is perfect for saving time. Thanks to the knowledgeable local guide, this was the best way to spend a rich and fulfilling time, making it a valuable trip. Thank you!

運転手さんがガイドを兼ねていて、詳しい説明を聞くことが出来て良かったです。ガイドブックには載っていないような細かいこと、面白い話しもたくさん聞けて他人に自慢したくなります。公共機関のバス、電車を使って安く上げたりレンタカーを使う方法などは有りますが、時間の節約にはこれがピッタリです。地元の詳しいガイドさんのおかげで濃密な時間を過ごすにはこれが一番で、価値ある旅でした。ありがとうございます。

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。

There were no numbers for the meeting place or signs for the tour, and when I asked two staff members who seemed to be in charge of the bus, they had a cold attitude. I called the company, but they said it was not in use, and I couldn't make the call, so I waited until just before departure, feeling very anxious. However, at the last minute, I received a call from the bus staff, and I was able to participate. The staff member on the bus was a Taiwanese man who mentioned that his mother is Japanese. He was very friendly, and even though we were the only foreigners, he kindly followed up with us in Japanese. It was so much fun that I forgot about the unpleasant experience before the tour. I'm glad we had such a wonderful staff member. I hope the company will focus on training their staff.

集合場所の番号や、ツアーの目印看板が無く、それらしいバスの係員に、2件質問しても、冷たい態度だった。会社に電話したけど、使われてないと、電話も出来ず、発車ギリギリ迄待って
すごく不安だった。でも、ギリギリで、バスの係員から電話が有り、参加出来ました。参加したバスの係員の方は、台湾の男性の方で、お母さんが日本人だとおっしゃってました。とてもフレンドリーで、私達以外外国人だったけど、とても丁寧に、日本語でフォローしてくださいました。ツアー前の嫌な体験忘れる位、楽しかったです。とても素敵な係員さんで良かったです。　会社も係員さんの教育をお願いしたいです。

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。