Kyoto Tour to Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizudera, Kinkakuji & Sanjusangendo

We fell in love with Kyoto

Reviewed by: Jlo

We went around Kyoto and the tpur was very well managed. Chihiro was our guide and she was amazing. She was always smiling and made special efforts to talk to each of us. She welcomed as many questions as we had. It was an amazing experience. We fell in love with Kyoto thanks to you guys.

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日帰りバスツアー 伏見稲荷大社＋清水寺＋金閣寺＋嵐山 定番観光地を1日で巡る！昼食付プランあり＜梅田・京都発／英語・日本語＞by 神姫観光 LIMON

It was fun! 楽しかったです！

Reviewed by: あやこ

I participated with my mother!
It was my first bus tour, and I was nervous about how it would go, but the tour guide was very friendly, kind, and attentive, which was a great help.
There were some route changes, but the timing was as scheduled, and the duration of our stay was just right!
Although there were only international participants, thanks to the tour guide's thorough explanations and excellent organization, everyone was able to enjoy the trip safely without getting lost.
Thank you very much to the tour guide and the driver!
It became a wonderful memory, and I would like to use your services again.
Thank you for a fun trip to Kyoto!

母と二人で参加させて頂きました！
初めてのバスツアー、どうなることやら？とドキドキしていましたが、添乗員のおじ様がとても気さくで優しく、丁寧で助かりました^ ^
ルート変更などありましたが、時間も予定通りでしたし、滞在時間もちょうど良かったです！
海外の方ばかりの参加でしたが、添乗員さんの丁寧な説明や段取りの良さで、皆さん迷うことなく安全に過ごすことができました。
添乗員さん、運転手さん、本当にありがとうございました！
とても良い思い出にもなり、また利用させて頂きたく思っています。
楽しい京都旅行をありがとうございました！

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Wonderful experience!

Reviewed by: Emi

Our driver Hiroshi was a wonderful guide, and the Toyota Crown he drove was so beautiful.
Hiroshi showed up with white gloves on him, and had a name tag with my name on the dashboard.
He treated us if we were celebrities or something.
He was very knowledgeable, kind and had a great hospitality.
I would say that the price they charged for 4hours of this service is very reasonable. We wil recommend this service for anyone who comes Kyoto for the first time!

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伏見稲荷大社＋清水寺＋金閣寺＋嵐山 1日ツアー 定番観光地を1日で巡る！ 昼食付きプランあり＜京都駅発／英語・日本語＞by 神姫観光 LIMON

It was amazing! 最高でした(๑˃̵ᴗ˂̵)

Reviewed by: さちえ

I had a day off while in Osaka for a live event, so I decided to give it a try. I participated alone, but I was able to have a fun day, and I am very grateful for that. I would like to use it again next time. Thank you very much!

大阪でライブで1日空いたので利用してみました
1人で参加しましたが1日楽しく過ごすことができ大変感謝してます
次回もまた利用したいと思います
ありがとうございました

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日帰りバスツアー 伏見稲荷大社＋清水寺＋金閣寺＋嵐山 定番観光地を1日で巡る！昼食付プランあり＜梅田・京都発／英語・日本語＞by 神姫観光 LIMON

Easy-to-find bus and friendly staff. 見つけやすいバスと親切なスタッフ

Reviewed by: こへい

It was very good! I would like to use it again or recommend it! It would probably be tough to visit these three places in one day without a tour or taxi.

とても良かったたです！また利用もしくは紹介したいです！多分ツアーかタクシーでなければこの３ヶ所を１日では厳しいです

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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

Kyoto sightseeing 京都観光

Reviewed by: かさしま

I found the tour very helpful. I was able to sightsee efficiently without getting lost, even with limited time, and I was very satisfied. They not only explained the tourist spots but also provided information about the streets and history of Kyoto in English. I would like to use this service again next time. Thank you very much.

ツアーを利用して、とても助かりました。道に迷うことなく、限られた時間の中でも、効率的に観光できて大変満足しました。観光スポットだけではなく、京都の道や歴史なども英語で説明してくれました。また次回も利用したいと思います。ありがとうございました。

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Wonderful experience

Reviewed by: Chris

It was a wonderful experience. Mr. Shoji, our driver and guide, was knowledgeable and top notch. He was a wonderful company, professional and a delight. At the start, he had a tour plan waiting for as well as consulting our group if there were other things we wanted to see or do. We managed to see what we wanted to see and then some more. There were slight hiccups as some of the sights closed due to the holidays but he manage to find good alternatives. All in all a very good and well planned experience.

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Great Tour!

Reviewed by: Sema

This tour was very personable and made us feel as if we were touring the city with a friend.
I'd highly recommend this tour!

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日帰りバスツアー 伏見稲荷大社＋清水寺＋金閣寺＋嵐山 定番観光地を1日で巡る！昼食付プランあり＜梅田・京都発／英語・日本語＞by 神姫観光 LIMON

Kyoto Day Trip Bus Tour 京都日帰りバスツアー

Reviewed by: 日高初子

We took a tour visiting three main spots, and it was just my husband and I along with another young couple who were also Japanese, while the rest were from various countries. Kyoto was incredibly crowded even on a weekday. Instead of lining up in a single file from where we got off the bus to the site, we went in a scattered manner, making it challenging for the tour guide to ensure everyone was together. Our time at Fushimi Inari was short, so it felt a bit rushed. There were many stalls, and I wanted to try some street food, but since we had chosen a lunch course, I held back. We joked that next time we should go for a course without lunch, but the tofu course we had for lunch was so delicious that I was glad we ordered it... such a tough decision!

On the way back, it was evening, so there was traffic. Since we had a specific time for the Shinkansen and weren’t staying overnight, I was a bit anxious. We were dropped off partway and took the train back, making it with plenty of time to spare. I think it’s better to plan our travel considering such things for peace of mind. Both the tour guide and the driver were very pleasant, which was great. It was a quick bus tour, but it was very enjoyable and delicious. Thank you very much! (*^o^*)

主要3箇所を巡るツアー、私達夫婦ともう一組若いご夫婦だけが日本人(笑)で後は数カ国の人達。やはり京都は平日でも物凄い人だらけ。バスを降りた場所から現地まで一列に並んで行くわけではなくバラバラで添乗員さんは全員揃っているかの確認が大変そう。伏見稲荷の滞在時間は短いのでなんだか慌ただしかった。露店がいっぱいあり食べ歩きもしたかったがお昼を食べるコースにしていたので我慢した。次回は昼なしのコースがいいねと言いながらいざお昼の豆腐のコースはとっても美味しくてやっぱ
り頼んでいて良かったね…なんて難しい判断(笑)
帰りは夕方なのでやはり車の渋滞。その日は泊まりでなく新幹線の時間が決まっていたのでドキドキ。途中で降ろしてもらい電車で帰って余裕で時間に間に合った。そういうことも考慮して自分達の旅行プランをたてた方が安心していられると思った。添乗員さん、運転手さんは二人とも感じがよくて良かった。あっと言う間のバスツアーだったけれどとても楽しく美味しくいいツアーでした。ありがとうございました(*^o^*)

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本当に素晴らしかったです！

Reviewed by: ニックマム

担当の方がガイドというお仕事を本当に楽しまれており、知識も豊富で気も効き素晴らしい方でした。もし次も関西に行くのであれば、彼を指名したいと思います。
主人と息子が京都は初めて日本語で苦手でしたが、本当に楽しめ勉強になりました。
そうそう、写真の撮り方がとても上手で素敵な写真が沢山残りました。
心より感謝しております。ありがとうございました。

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日帰りバスツアー 伏見稲荷大社＋清水寺＋金閣寺＋嵐山 定番観光地を1日で巡る！昼食付プランあり＜梅田・京都発／英語・日本語＞by 神姫観光 LIMON

Kyoto 京都

Reviewed by: きなりん

It was my first trip to Osaka, and I took a bus journey from Osaka to Kyoto. Most of the passengers were foreigners, and there were only two Japanese people, so I was a bit anxious at first. However, there was a guide speaking in Japanese, which made it feel like I was in a foreign country, and I had a great time. The places the guide recommended for souvenirs and tea were spot on. I would definitely like to use this service again on my next trip.

初めての大阪の旅行で大阪から京都のバスの旅でした。海外の方がほとんどで日本人は2人だけで最初は不安でしたが、日本語でのガイドもあり異国にいるような感覚でとても楽しかったです。ガイドの方の言われたたとおりにお土産の場所やお茶の場所とか教えていただいた所がバッチリでした。
また旅行の際は使いたいと思いました。

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日帰りバスツアー 伏見稲荷大社＋清水寺＋金閣寺＋嵐山 定番観光地を1日で巡る！昼食付プランあり＜梅田・京都発／英語・日本語＞by 神姫観光 LIMON

I had a great time in the mysterious space. 不思議空間で楽しかった。

Reviewed by: norit

Departing in a somewhat mysterious space among foreigners! Everyone was friendly, and it felt fresh, as if I were in another country. The driver and the guide were also very refreshing. The step platform for getting in and out of the car was appreciated. The explanations from Japanese to English made me feel like I understood a bit of English, which was quite an enjoyable experience.

外国人の方に混じって、ちょっと不思議な空間で出発！
皆さんフレンドリーで何処の国にいるのやら……新鮮でした。
運転手さんも、ガイドさんもとても新鮮でした。車の昇降にステップ台は有り難かったです。
日本語から英語での説明は英語がちょっと理解できた気がしてなかなか楽しい経験でした。

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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

Thank you, Tsuji. 辻さんありがとう

Reviewed by: 沖縄県

They provided a detailed guide in fluent English. I was able to go to the desired locations as planned, and I had a very enjoyable time. Thank you very much.

流暢な英語で詳しくガイドしてくれました。予定場所にも希望通り行くことができてとても楽しい時間でした。ありがとうございました。

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伏見稲荷大社＋清水寺＋金閣寺＋嵐山 1日ツアー 定番観光地を1日で巡る！ 昼食付きプランあり＜京都駅発／英語・日本語＞by 神姫観光 LIMON

Ms. Jewel ジュエルさん

Reviewed by: 内田智弘

The guidance from our tour guide, Jewel, was precise and her storytelling was wonderful. Aside from us, the rest of the group was made up of foreigners, but I believe it was largely thanks to her that everyone adhered to the meeting times at each location. I also forgot the driver's name, but his safe driving and humility left a good impression. I would like to use this service again if the opportunity arises.

添乗のジュエル？さんの案内が的確で語りも素晴らしかった。私達夫婦以外は全員外国の方でしたがどの場所の集合時間がきちんと守られたのは彼女の功績大だと思います。また名前は失念しましたが運転手さんも安全運転と謙虚さが好印象でした。また機会があれば利用したいと思っています。

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Great driving tour around Kyoto

Reviewed by: Robert R

We had the pleasure of doing an 8 Hr tour with the driver Hiroshi Yano. He was extremely knowledgeable of details and history, which kept it very interesting. His car was very clean and comfortable and he also had a great sense of humor. He spoke English very well. He was also accommodating to change the original itinerary based on our needs since we had since some of the sites the day before. I for sure would highly recommend him and this tour agency which was also very accommodating in returning several email questions prior to our booking.

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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

良い！ Ｇｏｏｄ！

Reviewed by: コール

I was able to enjoy the tour in fluent English. My friend from Europe, who was accompanying me, was impressed that it wasn't "Japanese English"! The service was kind and attentive, which was great!

流暢な英語で観光して頂きました。
同行していた友人（ヨーロッパ）が、ジャパニーズ英語ではない！と感動していました。
親切丁寧で良かったです！

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伏見稲荷大社＋清水寺＋金閣寺＋嵐山 1日ツアー 定番観光地を1日で巡る！ 昼食付きプランあり＜京都駅発／英語・日本語＞by 神姫観光 LIMON

It was good. 良かった

Reviewed by: nao

It was great that I could efficiently visit multiple places. However, the locations I visited this time all required a good amount of stamina to walk around, and it felt a bit tough, especially on hot summer days.

複数個所を効率よく回れたので良かった。
しかし、今回回った場所はどこも歩くのに体力が必要で、特に夏場の暑い日は少しきつい感じ。

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日帰りバスツアー 伏見稲荷大社＋清水寺＋金閣寺＋嵐山 定番観光地を1日で巡る！昼食付プランあり＜梅田・京都発／英語・日本語＞by 神姫観光 LIMON

Comfortable bus trip♪ 快適なバス旅♪

Reviewed by: トマト

I decided to participate after reading the reviews.
It was my first bus tour. The bus was very clean, and each seat had a USB port, making it convenient and comfortable. The kind tour guide and driver made for a fun trip. I heard there were many Japanese participants this time, but the explanations in English were enjoyable, and I was able to use the empty seats. It was very hot in Kyoto, but I was comfortable. I thought the sightseeing time before departure might be short, but the time allocation was perfect! Along the way, the driver handed out chilled towels, which felt great. The bus, flags, and tour guide were all lemon-colored, making it easy to identify, so I didn't get lost at all! I would definitely like to use this bus tour again if I have the chance. I highly recommend it!

レビューを見て 参加を決めました。
初めてのバスツアーでした。とてもキレイなバスで それぞれの座席にUSBがついていて便利で快適、そして優しい添乗員さんと運転士の方と楽しい旅となりました。今回は日本人の参加者が多いとのことでしたが英語での説明も楽しく、空いている座席も使わせて頂き とても暑い京都でしたが 快適でした。出発までは観光の時間が短いかな？と思っていたのですが、これまたベストな時間配分！途中、運転手さんがキンキンに冷えたおしぼりを配ってくださり とても気持ち良かったです。バスも旗も添乗員さんもレモン色でわかりやすく、迷うこともありませんでした！また機会があれば 利用したいと思えたバスツアーでした。おすすめですよ！

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伏見稲荷大社＋清水寺＋金閣寺＋嵐山 1日ツアー 定番観光地を1日で巡る！ 昼食付きプランあり＜京都駅発／英語・日本語＞by 神姫観光 LIMON

I participated alone, but... ひとり参加でしたが

Reviewed by: お初さん

I was well taken care of by our tour guide, Mr. Tamiya, and I had a wonderfully enjoyable day without feeling lonely at all. The driver, Mr. Yamashita, kept the car comfortable by closing the curtains while we were away and added to the travel atmosphere with his thick Kansai dialect, which was a nice touch. However, the actual meeting time at Hearton Hotel is 8:20. I regret that this information was not available, which caused some inconvenience for the tour. Additionally, the time spent at Fushimi Inari Shrine is actually from 10:00 to 10:45, which is quite busy. I think it would be better to correct the online information to reflect the actual details. Summer in Kyoto can be unbearably hot. Water, a hat (or parasol), and sunglasses are essential.

添乗員の田宮さんに良くして頂いて、まったく寂しい思いをすることなく、あっという間の楽しい一日でした。運転手の山下さんは、いない間にカーテンを閉めておいて下さって車内を快適に保ってくださったり、ベタベタの関西弁で旅気分を盛り上げてくださったりさり気ない気遣いが嬉しかったです。ただハートンホテルの実際の集合時間は８：２０です。その情報がなくてツアーにご迷惑をおかけしてしまいました。また伏見稲荷神社で過ごす時間も実際は10時～10時45分の45分間で結構忙しいです。ネットの情報を実際の情報に修正しておいてもらった方が良いかと思います。夏の京都は苦しいくらい暑いです。水、帽子（または日傘）、サングラスは必携です。

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日帰りバスツアー 伏見稲荷大社＋清水寺＋金閣寺＋嵐山 定番観光地を1日で巡る！昼食付プランあり＜梅田・京都発／英語・日本語＞by 神姫観光 LIMON

Convenient tour 便利なツアー

Reviewed by: リマリマ

I think this is a convenient and good tour that allows you to easily visit the famous sites in Kyoto. The bus was entirely yellow, making it easy to spot. However, I expected more detailed explanations in English about Kyoto's history and places like Kiyomizu Temple, Kinkaku-ji, and Fushimi Inari Taisha. Unfortunately, the information was quite limited, which was disappointing since I was looking forward to practicing my English listening skills. I chose a plan without lunch, but I would prefer the lunch venue to be a restaurant that offers a "obanzai buffet."

コースとしては、京都の名所を楽に回れて、便利な良いツアーだと思います。
バスのお色も全体が黄色でわかり易く探しやすかったです。
ただ、もっと京都の歴史や、清水寺・金閣寺・伏見稲荷大社の詳しい説明が英語であるとばかり思っていたのですが、あまりにも少なく、英会話の聞き取りの勉強になると楽しみにしていただけにその点に関してはイマイチでした。
私は、昼食無しのプランでしたが、昼食会場は、出来ましたら「おばんざいのバイキング」のお店にして欲しいです。

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It's worth

Reviewed by: Mok

It's worth to spend the money because you get to visit more places and be able to stay longer an the area that you like.

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伏見稲荷大社＋清水寺＋金閣寺＋嵐山 1日ツアー 定番観光地を1日で巡る！ 昼食付きプランあり＜京都駅発／英語・日本語＞by 神姫観光 LIMON

Time for sightseeing 観光する時間

Reviewed by: デビッド

The time for sightseeing is too short. If possible, instead of one hour at Kiyomizu-dera, having one and a half hours might be more enjoyable. I hope improvements can be made.

観光する時間が短い過ぎるなどです。
出来れば、例、清水寺で1時間ではなく、出来れば、1時間30分があれば、楽しいかも知れません。
出来れば改善するようお願いします。

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Kyoto Private Limousine Tour with English Speaking Driver - Shoji

Reviewed by: Gonca-us

Shoji was a super host and guide. Made our day trip through Kyoto most enjoyable. His time management was effective and led us through with enough time to make trip back to Tokyo. Lexus car was very clean and comfortable for 3 people

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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

Natsuko's hospitality was excellent. 夏子さんのホスピタリティーは最高でした

Reviewed by: 寺坂深雪

I was guided by Natsuko, who can provide tours in English, along with my German friend to places like Nijo Castle, Kinkaku-ji, and Arashiyama. Her thoughtfulness, language skills, and knowledge of history were all wonderful, and my friend from overseas was very pleased. Her explanations at each temple and shrine were profound, and I believe she has studied very well. I would definitely like to explore Kyoto again with Natsuko as my guide. Thank you very much!

ドイツ人の友人と共に二条城、金閣寺、嵐山などを英語ガイドが出来る夏子さんに案内して頂きました。彼女の細やかな思いやりも語学力も歴史の知識も全てが素晴らしく、海外からの友人もとても喜んでおられました。それぞれの寺社での彼女の説明は奥深く、とてもよく勉強されていると思います。また京都観光をするときにはまた夏子さんのガイド付きで是非回ってみたいです。本当にありがとうございした。

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日帰りバスツアー 伏見稲荷大社＋清水寺＋金閣寺＋嵐山 定番観光地を1日で巡る！昼食付プランあり＜梅田・京都発／英語・日本語＞by 神姫観光 LIMON

Participated in a bus tour of Kiyomizu-dera, Kinkaku-ji, and Fushimi Inari Taisha. 清水寺・金閣寺・伏見稲荷大社バスツアーに参加

Reviewed by: 鉄腕鉄

I spent a day at Universal Studios Japan (USJ) on a bus tour from Tochigi Prefecture, and on the next free day, I participated in a sightseeing tour of Kyoto with Shinki Bus.

I arrived at the meeting place an hour early in the morning. The guide was already waiting and kindly asked if I was there for the tour, which put me at ease. The bus was very noticeable with large letters spelling "LIMON" on a yellow background.

The first sightseeing spot, Fushimi Inari, was very crowded from the morning, but the guides, wearing yellow happi coats and holding flags, stood out well. The bus was equipped with USB jacks and Wi-Fi, which was helpful.

I thought it was nice to have many foreign participants this time.

栃木県から別のバスツアーで、USJで1日過ごし、次のフリー日に、神姫バスツアーで京都観光に参加。
　朝、1時間前に集合場所に到着した。すでにガイドさんも待機され、気さくに観光参加ですか？と声をかけられ、こちらも安心。
バスは、黄色の地に大きな文字でLIMONと書いてあり目立ちました。
　観光1箇所目の、伏見稲荷は、朝から大変混雑、しかし誘導は、黄色のはっぴに旗でやはり大変目立った。
バス車内は、USBジャックとWi-Fi装備で助かりました。
　外人さんの参加が、多くたまにはいいかなって、思いました。

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Best day of our entire trip!

Reviewed by: Meghan Wood

Our customized tour with Fuji-san was amazing, as we had only one full day in Kyoto I was worried we wouldn't get to see everything. Not only did we do everything we had on our list, but he took special interest in showing us things for our young children (ages 3 and almost 6) that we hadn't considered doing, such as the Toei Movie studios lot. My son LOVES Power Rangers, it was the highlight of his trip, and my daughter thoroughly enjoyed the female heroine of the samurai show. He suggested a better order of doing things, so that we could see certain sights before they became too crowded. When we admired the view of Kyoto from the mountainside, he took us to a nearby temple with panoramic views of the city. He knew great spots for taking the best photos, and where to eat. He was kind and patient with our rambunctious children, and explained the history and meaning behind EVERYTHING, from the statues to the temple bells. In addition, the van we rented was spacious, comfortable, and impeccably clean. I would definitely book with VELTRA again, and would give Fuji-san the highest rating possible for his knowledge, patience, sweet demeanor and excellent English. Thank you Fuji-san for an unforgettable day!

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Kyoto Private Taxi Tour with Customizable Itinerary & English-Speaking Guide

Downright Fantastic - convenience and quality in a nutshell

Reviewed by: Colin L

Our group consisted four adults including two 6'3 250 lb guys. Our driver, Fuji, was an absolute pleasure; well spoken, well prepared, insightful and courteous. We were picked up in a Toyota Century - a $100,000 luxury sedan. As a car enthusiast this was a delight as it's something we don't get stateside and the only V12 made by Toyota (outside of Formula 1!). We were very comfortable in the car. I had written up a plan of sites to see, Fuji commented on each location and we pared it down to 6 chosen locations.

What we saw in our 6 hour tour was easily 2 days worth of content. We started the day at Kennin-ji to see the dragon and walk the grounds, then headed towards Arashiyama via Uzumasa (Fuji recommended). In Arashiyama we saw the Tenryu-ji temple then walked along the Bamboo Forest road, we split for the monkeys and an owl cafe. Then took in the Katsura River and the general beautiful scenery with some shopping and headed for Kinkaku-Ji by way of Ninna-ji. Then we went to Fuji's secret overview spot with a glass tea house. From there we walked the 1001 Buddha statues in Sanjusangendo where Fuji gave history lessons on the deities, the religious text/background and archery competition famous to the area. Finally we were dropped off in Gion to walk Shirakawa-Minami Dori and observe the geisha and folks in costume with the beautiful scenery.

Fuji's insightful comments to each site were well appreciated, his VIP treatment with drop off/pick up was a boon for our more handicap party members and the ability to adjust the tour (bathroom, food, etc.) was well worth the extra expense over a comparable tour bus. His suggested locations and activities gave us a behind the scenes look in Kyoto as well as the typical iconography in the area. We will happily use this service again in our next trip.

For a group of 3 or more individuals this type of tour makes good financial sense and the convenience over a tour bus or larger grouped setting is invaluable.

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日帰りバスツアー 伏見稲荷大社＋清水寺＋金閣寺＋嵐山 定番観光地を1日で巡る！昼食付プランあり＜梅田・京都発／英語・日本語＞by 神姫観光 LIMON

The happenings are also enjoyable. ハップニングもまた楽し

Reviewed by: KH0N

After the tour departed, we received a call from a passenger who was late, and we waited at the meeting point in Namba. Although the regulations clearly state that this would be considered abandonment of the tour, perhaps due to the kindness of the tour guide, we waited for 27 minutes and started late.

There was no booing from the other passengers, including families with children, and the mood was quite pleasant as we set off. Many of the tour participants were foreigners, and languages like English and Tagalog were being spoken on the bus, creating an exotic atmosphere that felt like we were traveling abroad.

The three spots on the course had changed completely from my visit several decades ago, allowing for a refreshing sightseeing experience. Although the schedule became a bit tight to recover from the late start, there was no sense of urgency, and we had enough time to enjoy the sights.

However, on the way back, we encountered a major incident on the highway, resulting in a significant traffic jam. The tour guide was visibly stressed as the vehicle had another schedule to adhere to. I had reserved a Shinkansen ticket for two hours after the tour ended, but due to the delay, I had to run to catch the train at the platform, just making it to the rear boarding gate safely.

This will likely become a memorable part of my enjoyable trip. I rated my experience as "average" because while the delays in departure and return were not the travel company's fault, I believe that if the tour guide had checked the post-tour schedules of the current passengers and provided appropriate advice rather than focusing on adjusting the next tour, it could have earned a "highest" rating.

(Please understand that I am not criticizing the tour guide's response; I am simply sharing the perspective of a passenger who was anxiously checking the time on the bus.)

ツアー発車後乗り遅れた客から連絡、難波の集合場所で待機、規定では前途放棄とみなすと明記してあるも、添乗員さんの優しさか、待つこと27分、遅れてのスタートでした。
遅れてきた子供連れファミリーにブーイングもなく和やかなムードでの出発となりました。
ツアー客は外国人の方が多く、英語、タガログ語などが社内で飛び交い、エキゾチックな雰囲気でまるで外国旅行をしているようなムードでした。
コースの３スポットは数十年前の訪問時とは全くイメージが変わっており、新鮮な気持ちで観光できました。
遅れたスタートのスケジュール回復のため、若干タイトな行程となりましたが、時間的にはそんなに切迫感もなく、十分拝観することが出来ました。
ところが帰路ハップニング、高速道路で事故があっており、大渋滞に巻き込まれてしまいました。当該車両は次のスケジュールもあり添乗員さんはその対応に大変な様子でした。
私は少し余裕をみてツアー終了後2時間の新幹線を予約していましたが、ツアーの遅れで新幹線ホームで走りやっと後尾の乗降口でセーフとなりました。
これも楽しい旅の思い出になりそうです。
体験談での評価を「普通」とさせていただいたのは、出発遅れや帰着遅れは決して旅行会社のせいではありませんが、バスの次ツアーの調整よりも、現ツアー客のツアー後のスケジュールを確認し、適切なアドバイスを頂けたら「最高」の評価になったと思います。
（決して添乗員さんの対応を非難しているわけでなく、車内で時計をみながらやきもきしていた一乗客の意見として拝読いただければ幸甚です。）

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伏見稲荷大社＋清水寺＋金閣寺＋嵐山 1日ツアー 定番観光地を1日で巡る！ 昼食付きプランあり＜京都駅発／英語・日本語＞by 神姫観光 LIMON

It's better to understand English. 英語は理解できた方が良い

Reviewed by: カピバラさん

I participated with my parents. Since it was rainy, traveling by bus was indeed convenient.
The lunch venue was closed for the holiday, so we had to change the restaurant, which also changed the course (there was no train travel). The tour guide mentioned this in English, but there was no mention of it in the Japanese explanation. I understood the course change since I speak English, but my parents were completely unaware due to the lack of explanation in Japanese, and they didn't find out about the cancellation of the train travel until we were on our way to Kinkaku-ji.
The importance of thoroughly communicating information seems to depend on the tour guide. I was a bit frustrated.

両親を連れて参加。雨模様だったのでバス移動はやはり便利でした。
昼食会場が休日だったためお店を変更、それに伴いコースも変更になりました（電車移動がなくなった）。添乗員さんの説明は英語ではそのことに触れていたのですが、日本語の説明では全く触れず。私は英語が分かるのでコース変更をわかっていましたが、両親は日本語での説明が無かったので全く知らず、電車の移動がなくなったことは金閣寺に向かう時まで知りませんでした。
情報の周知徹底をどの程度重要視するのか、添乗員さんによると思います。私は少しイライラしました。

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A wonderful Experience

Reviewed by: Rae

The guide was very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. The private tour gave us a lot of flexibility to decide on the tour in the 2 days and we had a lot of fun. I was really impressed with Kyoto and the culture as well as Japanese overall simply because the guide was such a great person who is kind, helpful and polite.

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