All Reviews for Top Attractions in Kyoto

This tour was aimed at inbound tourists, but it seemed challenging for the guide since there were mostly Japanese participants. I thought it was a great plan to visit the main tourist spots in Kyoto. Despite being tight on schedule, we had enough time to enjoy the sights, and I was very satisfied. I had been to these places before, but I made new discoveries and had a fun day.

今回のツアーは、インバウンド向けでしたが、日本人ばかりでガイドさんが大変そうでした。
京都の主要な観光地を巡って、大変良い企画だと思いました。タイトでありながらも十分に観光できて大満足でした。今まで行ったことあったけど、新たな発見もあり、楽しく過ごせた1日でした。

Kyoto Arashiyama Private Yakatabune offers a serene and elegant 1-hour boat ride through Arashiyama’s breathtaking seasonal scenery — perfect for groups of four. The experience is made even better by the wonderful guide, who is not only accommodating but also helps capture amazing photos throughout the trip. Communication can be a bit challenging since the guide mainly speaks Japanese, so downloading Google Translate is highly recommended for a smoother and more enjoyable experience.

We went sightseeing with two children and four adults. We made a reservation because we were anxious about taking the bus. It was quite crowded, but it was great that we could get close by taxi. I've been to Kyoto many times before, but it was very interesting to hear about spots I didn't know and their explanations. Since we had a one-year-old and a two-year-old, we were unsure about where to go, but thanks to the guidance we received, we were able to enjoy our sightseeing with peace of mind.

子供2人と大人4人での観光。バスでは不安とのことで予約しました。
かなり混雑していましたが近くまでタクシーで行けたのがすごく良かったです。
京都は今まで何回も行った事あるのですが、知らないスポットや解説を聞けたのでとても面白かったです。
1歳児と2歳児もいたので回るところを迷ってしまったのですが、一緒に回っていただいたおかげで安心して観光できました。

A good experience that you can eat in the boat and enjoy the sightseeing at the same time.

Nothing to say bad this was an amazing experience especially due to the staff!!

yes the weather was bad and the traffic also, however it felt like trying to cram too much into the day especially when doing two pick ups and drop offs an hour apart

We really enjoyed our trip with our guide - he was so helpful and took us everywhere that we wanted to visit! Thank you so much for such a great experience!

We really enjoyed our trip with our guide - he was so helpful and took us everywhere that we wanted to visit! Thank you so much for such a great experience!

I was unable to make it to the meeting time due to a train delay. I was considering canceling and was almost ready to give up. However, thanks to the guide's quick thinking, I was able to join at Fushimi Inari and participate in the entire itinerary without any issues. I can only express my gratitude. The guide was easy to understand, and each part of the tour was impressive.

電車遅延で　集合時間に間に合いませんでした。キャンセルも視野に入っていて、半ば、諦めかけておりました。ですが…　ガイドさんの機転で　伏見稲荷から合流し、無事　全日程参加することが出来ました。　感謝しかありません。
ガイドも分かりやすく、各々 見応えがありました。

This time, I participated with a friend from Miyagi. We were able to visit famous tourist spots within a limited time. However, there were a lot of people everywhere, but the tour's yellow flag stood out, so we didn't get lost. We walked quite a distance, and by the time we reached Arashiyama, my legs were exhausted, but I was glad to see the wonderful sights of Kyoto.

Our tour guide, Maria, explained everything clearly in both English and Japanese. She was very friendly and considerate of each participant, which was great. Maria is the best!!

I forgot the driver's name, but thank you for your safe driving. It was a fun trip to Kyoto. If there’s another opportunity, I would appreciate it again.

今回は宮城から友人と2人で参加させていただきました。
有名な観光地を限られた時間で行く事ができました。ただ、どこに行っても人がたくさんでしたが、ツアーの黄色い旗が目立って迷子にならずに済みました。結構な距離を歩いて、嵐山に行った時には足がくたくたでしたが、京都の素晴らしい観光地をみる事ができて良かったです。
添乗員のマリアさん、英語と日本語で分かりやすく説明してくれました。
親しみやすい方で参加者ひとりひとりを気遣ってくれて良かったです。
マリアさん最高！！
運転手の方、名前忘れちゃいましたが、
安全運転ありがとうございます。
楽しい京都旅となりました。
また機会がありましたら宜しくお願いします。

It was a bus tour, so I was able to visit multiple spots without worrying about travel time. The bus ride was really comfortable. Our guide, Maria, was always attentive to my mother's condition as she uses a cane. Thank you very much.

バスツアーでしたので、移動時間を気にせずに行きたかったスポットを複数まわることができました。バスの移動は本当に楽でした。ガイドのマリアさんが杖をついている母の足の状態を常に気を配って下さいました。ありがとうございました。

The bus tour goes by in a flash at each landmark, and today was no different. The price is reasonable, but since we drove from Kanagawa, we could enjoy sightseeing without worrying about parking, which is definitely a plus of the bus tour. If you have the guide in the photo, there's a 120% guarantee you won't go wrong! I hope this is helpful.

バスツアーは、各名所の時間あっと言う間ですが、今日も同じになりました^_^
金額はそれなりですが、神奈川から車で来たので中日は駐車場を気にせず、観光が出来るのは、やっぱり、バスツアーです。
写真のガイドさんになったら１２０%間違えなしです！
参考になったら幸いです。

I was able to visit Kinkaku-ji, Ginkaku-ji, Fushimi Shrine, Kichijo-in Tenmangu, and Kiyomizu-dera in 5 hours!
Thanks to the driver’s assistance!!
The efficient and satisfying suggestions were excellent!
Thank you very much!!

金閣寺、銀閣寺、伏見神社、吉祥院天満宮、清水寺を5時間で回ることができました！
運転手さんのアテンドのお陰です！！
効率よく満足できる提案最高でした！
ありがとうございました！！

It was very good to visit the main tourist spots with a guide, allowing us to make effective use of our limited time. The lunch menu was also satisfying.

主な観光地を、ガイドさんについてもらって、限られた時間で有効的に回れて、非常に良かった。昼食も満足できるメニューだった。

It was relaxing and wonderful. The boatman was kind. We had a table set up and enjoyed drinks and snacks we brought along. The shop boat also came by, and we were able to get warm oden and cold beer. We rented it for an hour, but my companions requested to extend it to two hours next time!

ゆったりのんびり、最高でした。船頭さんも親切。テーブルを入れてもらい、飲み物やおつまみを持ち込んで楽しみました♪売店船も寄ってきて温かいおでんや、冷たいビールも入手。1時間の借りきりでしたが、同行者からは、次は2時間で、と注文されました(*^-^)

The overall quality was excellent, and the attention to detail and enjoyable conversation were truly wonderful. I definitely want to use this service again.

全体のクオリティはもちろん、細かな気配りも楽しいトークも大変素晴らしく、またぜひ利用させてほしいと思いました。

The driver was very kind, and the guide was skilled, which was great. They took a lot of photos for us, and the way they brought out smiles during the shots was excellent! Thanks to them, we got some great pictures and are very satisfied. If I have the chance, I would definitely like to use their services again!

運転手の方がとても親切で､ガイドも上手でよかったです
写真もたくさん撮ってくださって､撮る時の笑顔の引き出し方も最高でした！
おかげで､いい写真が撮れて満足してます
機会があれば、またぜひ利用したいです！

I participated in a tour with my parents in their 70s. The guide was very attentive, and they kindly took many great photos of the two of us. We were able to see and walk around famous spots in just one day, and they returned home very happy and satisfied.

70代の両親でツアーに参加しました
ガイドさんもとても丁寧で
写真も声をかけて下さって2人の良い写真がたくさんとれてました☺️
有名どころをいち日で見て歩けて
楽しかったと喜んで帰ってきました☺️

It was hard to understand which bus to take! If the goal is to teach Japanese manners while sightseeing, I would have liked to see the guide apologize to everyone for being 15 minutes late. Also, I was surprised that while Japanese people tend to sit in the same spot once they take their seats, foreigners do not. The guide was very dedicated and tried hard to communicate in Japanese, and I felt a bit sorry for participating as a Japanese person, but it was fun. Next time, I want to study English and join!

どのバスにのるかわかりづらかった！
日本のマナーとか教えたりしながら観光をする事が目的だとすれば、出発時間15分遅れて来たら、皆に一言謝る姿勢なども伝えてほしかった！また、1度座席に座れば、同じ場所に座るのが、日本人だが、外国の人は、そうではないのにびっくりしたのが、大きすぎて、ガイドも日本語で、がんばって接してくれていて日本人が一緒に参加して申し訳なかったですが、楽しかったです。今度は、英語を勉強してきて参加したいですね！

Canned beer that I brought
The bento that was prepared for us
As a smoker, I was pleasantly surprised that the boat had an ashtray
Enjoying a bento, beer, and cigarettes surrounded by greenery in a tourist area with few smoking spots
A leisurely flow of time
A private boat just for the two of us
It was an incredibly luxurious experience
I think the price could easily be doubled.

持ち込んだ缶ビール
用意していただいたお弁当
喫煙者ですが、なんと舟には灰皿を用意してくださり
喫煙所の少ない観光地で緑に囲まれながらお弁当、ビールにタバコ
ゆったり流れる時間
たった２人で貸切の舟
最高に贅沢な時間でした
金額、倍にしてもいいと思います

I visited Kyoto with my 2-year-old son. Since it was a holiday, everywhere was crowded. Although we made reservations without a plan, they suggested a zoo and an aquarium that would be enjoyable for a 2-year-old, while also considering my desire to do some sightseeing. They organized a plan that accommodated both of our needs.

During the drive, they provided various explanations and suggested lunch options. When we happened to not have a lunch reservation, they even waited in line for us while we stayed in the taxi, providing exceptional service. I felt like a VIP.

I truly appreciated it. I plan to visit Kyoto again next time, and I intend to request their services once more. Thank you very much.

2歳の息子を連れての京都観光。連休ということもあり、どこも混雑。
無計画で予約をしましたが、2歳の子供の楽しめそうな動物園や水族館を提案してくださり、その中でも少しでも観光したいという私の思いも汲んでプランを組み立てて案内してくださいました。
運転中もいろいろ説明をしてくださったり、お昼ご飯を提案してくださいました。たまたま昼食の予約が取れずにいると、私たちをタクシーの中で待機させてくれている間に順番待ちまでしていただき、至れり尽くせりのガイド。気分はまるでVIP。
本当にありがたかったです。
次回京都に行く予定があるのですが、またお願いしようと思っています。
ありがとうございました。

I had a really great time. The tour guide was very kind, and while the walking was a bit fast, I understand it was necessary due to the crowds. However, I did get tired at the end in Arashiyama, and it was quite challenging for me to reach the bamboo grove (partly because it was hot...). I think it would be even better if we could split into two groups near the parking area: one for shopping and the other for exploring the bamboo grove. Thank you for your help. I would like to join a different tour again. Thank you, Maria!

　　本当に楽しかったです。添乗員の方がとても優しくて、
歩くのは、ちょっと早いですが、人込みですしいたしかたないかと・・・
ただ、流石に最後の嵐山では疲れてしまい、竹林まで行くのが
私は大変で、（暑かったのもありますが・・・）
到着した駐車場付近でショッピングする方と竹林探索する方と
分けて頂けると、更にいいかと思います。
お世話になりました。
また、違うツアーに参加したいです。マリアさんありがとー

It was a very enjoyable route that covered everything in one day. If I had to move around on my own, I would have been too tired to enjoy it. The English guide was easy to understand, and they also included explanations in Japanese, which made it a lot of fun.

一日で回れて、ちゃんとポイントを押さえたルートなので、とても楽しかった。
自力での移動だったら、疲れ過ぎて楽しめない。
英語ガイドもわかりやすくて、日本語での説明も入れてくれるので、とても楽しめました。

I was very lucky on the day of the experience.
The weather was great, with a gentle breeze.
The scenery on both sides was beautiful, the water was clear, and I could see small fish.
The bento was exquisite and delicious, with generous portions that definitely filled me up.
The boatman was very skilled, and the ride was extremely smooth.

體驗當天非常幸運
天氣很好，微風徐徐
兩岸風景很美，水清見底有小魚
便當精緻又美味，分量很足一定吃得飽
船夫先生技術很好，船行駛的非常平穩

I think three spots are the best. There isn't enough time to sit and relax. However, if you're looking for the highlights, I think it's a good tour.

各箇所、3カ所がベストかと思われる。座ってゆっくりする時間がない。ただ、いいとこ取りなら、いいツアーだとおもう。

The railroad crossing in front of Fushimi Inari Taisha was closed for over 30 minutes due to a JR issue, which disrupted our itinerary. However, aside from that, it was an enjoyable trip. If it weren't for the trouble, we might have had a bit more time to proceed with the other parts of our schedule. That was beyond our control, though. There were both foreigners and Japanese people, so the guide provided information in both English and Japanese. The guide was Japanese.

伏見稲荷大社前の踏切がJRのトラブルにより30分以上閉じた状態が続き、旅程通りに進めることができなかったがそれを除き、楽しい旅行となりました。
トラブルさえなければもう少し時間に余裕を持って他の工程を進めることができたのかもしれません。
それは不可抗力ですが。
外国人、日本人どちらもいたのでガイドさんは英語と日本語でガイドしていました。
ガイドさんは日本人でした。

Since we walk a lot, we appreciated being looked after and having someone check on us multiple times. Although we were the only ones from Japan, we were able to participate enjoyably.

歩くことが多いので、気にかけてもらって何度も声をかけていただきました。我々以外海外の方でしたが、楽しく参加できました。

I visited places that can only be accessed by car, and at each location, it was almost like having the place to myself. I truly appreciated the beauty of Kyoto once again.

車でしか行けないところを回っていただき、行くとこいくとこほぼ貸切状態
改めて京都の良さを知りました

I traveled to Kyoto with my elderly parents and younger sister, making it a group of four. We wanted to visit Enryaku-ji, Ohara, and Shimogamo Shrine, so we requested a sightseeing taxi for seven hours. Our driver, Matsui, was knowledgeable and had excellent conversational skills. Most importantly, he was very considerate towards my father, who has difficulty walking. We invited him to join us for lunch, but he said, "Since this is a family trip, I’ll let you enjoy it privately," and mentioned that he had brought his own lunch. While I believe the compatibility with the driver plays a role, I highly recommend Matsui. I think you can enjoy sightseeing that exceeds the price you pay.

高齢の両親と妹との4人での京都旅行でした。
延暦寺→大原→下賀茂神社を周りたく、7時間で観光タクシーをお願いしました。
ﾄﾞﾗｲﾊﾞｰの松井さんは知識も話術も巧みで、何より歩行に不安な父に対しての気配りが抜群でした。昼食もお誘いしましたが「せっかくの家族旅行なので水入らずで」との事で昼食はご持参されているとのことでした。
ドライバーさんとの相性ももちろんあると思いますが
松井さん、おすすめです。
お値段以上の観光が出来ると思います。

In the morning, we gathered near the sightseeing bus stop in Namba at 9 AM. About 70% of the participants were foreigners, while around 30% were Japanese. It was helpful that the guide provided explanations in both English and Japanese about the places we were going to visit.

The great thing about this tour is that it takes you directly to the sightseeing spots in Kyoto by bus. I found it helpful since I had a poor sense of geography. I also thoroughly enjoyed the tofu meal in Kyoto and was very satisfied.

朝、9時になんばの観光バス乗り場近くに集合しました。外国の方が7割、日本の方は3割くらいだったかと。バス内ではこれから訪れる場所について英語と日本語で説明してくださり助かりました。
このツアーの良い点は、京都の観光名所にピンポイントでバスで連れて行ってくれることです。地理的な感覚が乏しかったので助かりました。京都の豆腐御膳も堪能して大満足でした。

Our group of 5 had a lovely time. We didnt bring snacks or drinks but it wasn't an issue because we really loved the restaurant boat that sold fresh grilled snacks. Our guide was friendly and kind: he offered to take a couple pictures for us and showed us many interesting things along the river.