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All Reviews for Sightseeing Tours in Kyoto

Overall Rating

4.38 4.38 / 5

Reviews

354 reviews

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

Awsome tour!

Reviewed by: Jean-Philippe, 2019/11/17

Our guide (Lanny) was very helpful to give us specific detail and great advice during the tour. We had the opportunity to see those beautiful temple and shrine with beautiful weather. All time were respected. Great experience overall, definitly recommend! Beautiful Kiyomizo dera temple, great neighborhood and an original japan style Starbucks:)
Golden temple at the end is awsome.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2019/11/16
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Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour to Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizu-dera, Kinkakuji & Nijo Castle

Ancient City Kyoto

Reviewed by: Big A, 2019/11/16

Took morning tour. Guide was full of information and tour was very relaxing. Pace was just right and we stayed on schedule. Bus was comfortable. Easy pick up and drop off points. All fees were included in the tour price. Online booking was easy and we would do it again.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2019/10/26
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Kyoto Walking Tour to Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Tenryuji Temple & Jojakkoji

Lovely walking tour but outstanding lunch

Reviewed by: FirsttimeinKyoto, 2019/11/16

The bamboo grove is breathtaking but we struggled to keep up with our guide through the train station because our group was larger than expected and she made no concessions for the crowded conditions.
The highlight was the lunch on a long boat. We expected a bento box but got a banquet which you cook yourself on a little stove. You have to be able to sit on the floor of the boat for the hour’s cruise but it’s worth it for the views and the experience. Boat capacity 16. Lots of nice places to eat next to the river if boarding a small river raft and sitting cross legged is not for you.

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2019/10/23
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Kyoto Tour to Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizudera, Kinkakuji & Sanjusangendo

Wonderful Kyoto Tour

Reviewed by: DC Tourists, 2019/11/14

We joined this tour on the last minute, and I am so glad that we did. The tour stops were great, the length was just right, and tour guide, Lanny, was wonderful. We thoroughly enjoyed the 8 hours on this tour.

As a first timer to Kyoto with limited time, we had a hard time to go to all the most popular attractions on our own. We are happy that Panoramic Tour did this for us. The 5 places in the tour, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Sanju-san-gen-do Temple, Fushimi Inari Shrine, Arashiyama/bamboo forest/Tenryu-ji Temple, and then Kinkaku-ji (golden) temple, are all top rated places. These places are kind of spread out, especially Arashiyama, it would have been difficult for us to visit all on our own.

Our tour guide, Lanny, is excellent. She is knowledgeable and funny. Along the way, we learned not only history, but also local sayings and stories, about the temples and shrines that we visited. Lanny is polite, warm, and cares about her customers. To us, this is the best part of joining a tour group.

The tour was on time at each location. The bus itself was clean and had free wi-fi and charging outlets. The lunch, chicken hot-pot, was also a very interesting experience.

Overall we enjoyed this day trip and the top level services from Lanny and the nice driver. The only area can receive improvement is the description about the meeting location. The direction was clear for us, and we had to stop and ask for directions twice before we finally found the Kyoto Avanti building. Turned out we came out of the wrong exit from the Kyoto station and were on the opposite side of the building. It would be helpful if the online direction says which subway exit(s) to take to get to the meeting place.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2019/11/12
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Kyoto Tour to Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizudera, Kinkakuji & Sanjusangendo

Great adventure in Kyoto!

Reviewed by: Bruce, 2019/11/13

Great choice to discover Kyoto highlights in a day.
We enjoyed touring around the city and learning about history and culture. The tour guide spoke very good English and the level of physical activities was appropriate. The temples, shrines and bamboo grooves were spectacular.
The tour is a bit rushed from one place to another but that’s understandable considering all the places they try to cover. If you have short time in Kyoto and want to discover most, this tour is a great option.

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2019/11/13
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Kyoto Tour to Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizudera, Kinkakuji & Sanjusangendo

It’s a best way to see the must temples and shrines in short visits. Worth every penny!

Reviewed by: Rutcel , 2019/11/05

The tour for me is money we’ll spend. It saves you time and planning especially for short visit. I want to give
Our tour guide June San, for giving us a wonderful tour very informative and attentive. Thank you! Until next time!

Sayonara Kyoto!

  • Golden Pavilion

Comments from activity operators

Thank you for such a wonderful review with 5 stars!
We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed our tour with him
I hope all the journey in Japan was awesome for you.
See you someday again.

Best regards,
Japan Panoramic Tours
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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2019/11/05
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Maiko Dance with Dinner & Kyoto Night View Tour by KYOTO Sightseeing“OKOSHI”Bus

A dream come true!

Reviewed by: Simon, 2019/11/05

Seeing a maiko dance live was always one of my lifehood dreams. This dream came true that night with a magnificent performance! Accompanied by a traditional Japanese dinner of high quality, it was a pleasure having been able to attend this evening. The garden walk and the mountain view were stunning as well!

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2019/11/03
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Maiko Dance with Dinner & Kyoto Night View Tour by KYOTO Sightseeing“OKOSHI”Bus

Too expensive for such a performance

Reviewed by: Azadeh Iranian, 2019/11/04

The geisha was so amateur, she was shaking while dancing. Nobody explained the way we should eat the traditional food.
On the way back, the tour leader was just speaking Japanese and didn’t care about foreigners attendants. She was speaking Japanese all the way back, and sometimes they were laughing or clapping and we as foreigners just waiting for some explanations but nothing.
In my idea it was a dishonor to non-Japanese guest. The tour provider company should provide the same Facilities for all guests. In General it was an expensive activity with poor facilities!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2019/11/04
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Kyoto Tour to Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizudera, Kinkakuji & Sanjusangendo

A whistle stop tour of some of the major sites in Kyoto

Reviewed by: Alan Simpson, 2019/10/31

This tour is an excellent introduction to some of the amazing historical sites that Kyoto has to offer. The tour meeting point is across from the main railway station (where there are loads of luggage lockers, 500-700y per day) so is very convenient for day trippers. On the day we went the weather was wet and the guide provided umbrellas which was a nice touch. The temples and shrines we visited were busy despite the weather and our excellent guide (Jorge) informed us that crowds were lighter than usual, so be prepared. Some of the sites were also being renovated (Olympics next year?) which was a shame but didn't detract too much from the overall experience. Lunch was a proper Japanese affair which we found tasty and educational, but if you want beer/sake with your food you will have to pay extra. Our tour group (about 40) was a bit unwieldy for a whistle stop tour but we were given a bit off time at each of the sites to explore. Our also guide pointed out other historical sites on the bus route which was helpful to those with more time. An enjoyable day!

Comments from activity operators

Thank you for joining our tour and positive review!
We are happy to hear that overall experience fulfilled you and that you liked your tour guide!
We hope your whole experience in Japan to be an memorable one!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2019/10/29
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Kyoto Private Taxi Tour with Customizable Itinerary & English-Speaking Guide

Best experience ever! The only way to do Kyoto, esp if you are in a group

Reviewed by: mmmdream, 2019/10/31

Due to physical limitations, my parents can no longer walk far without balance or pain problems, so we needed personal transportation to take us around at our own pace. Based on a very sour experience in Tokyo in all aspects of customer service & complete disrespect/unprofessionalism/lack of manners+courtesy w/respect to accessible needs (yes, I was taken aback but city freneticism & savageness has taken over the city & it's not good!), we had zero expectations when we arrived in Kyoto.
BUT....what we got was a complete 5 star experience from Yuka. Not only did she communicate in perfect English (no where to be found in our "top" hotels in Tokyo that cost an arm+leg), she planned the trip around all my parents' needs with much care & thoughtfulness, went above & beyond her duty to help w/pushing the wheelchair & always attentive to shield my parents' from the pouring rain with her umbrella, staying a bit over allotted time to allow my parents to slowly finish their meals w/o rush, all the time being the most pleasant & entertaining host & safe driver! Mind you, she is not certified as a tour guide (she has the driver's license) and yet she puts both of the other licensed Tokyo tour guides to shame. She single-handedly salvaged this 9-day trip from being a complete rotten disaster! She was so amazing that my dad considered adopting her on the spot! Anyway, thank you Yuka - you have no idea what good you have done. I wish you only the best returns & if we ever come back, we will request you & only you! Please take care of yourself until then <3

Comments from activity operators

Dear mmmdream-san,
Thank you so much for using our limo service.
We appreciate to receive this happy comment from you.
I am very glad to hear that you and your family spent a great time in Kyoto with our driver.
I pass this messege to her with much pleasure.
We are looking forward to receiving a new request from you and your friend in the near future.
Warm regards,

YASAKA

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2019/10/25
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Kyoto Tour to Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizudera, Kinkakuji & Sanjusangendo

Great tour, highly recommended!!

Reviewed by: Alice, 2019/10/30

We had a great tour guide named Jorge and we were taken to all the great places in Kyoto. I think we were given enough time to take pictures and explore the areas. Jorge explain each place with great passion and very easy understand and take in. Loved every moment of it. Highly recommend.

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2019/10/22
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Kyoto Tour to Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizudera, Kinkakuji & Sanjusangendo

Amazing tour!!

Reviewed by: Puja, 2019/10/29

This was an amazing full day tour.We travelled with the family with two young children and starting from booking the tour till the end,it was all great,stress free and the travel consultant Jazz,communicated very well with all our queries at every point.We got to see the highlights of Kyoto in a day which would have been very difficult otherwise with young kids.
Our guide Hiromi was very nice,knowledgeable and she spoke good English and she was very helpful.We struggled the previous day to find vegetarian food and she advised us of the places to eat.She spoke about several interesting facts throughout the day.Beautiful temples,Shrines and Bamboo forest and the day was very well organised.We had itinerary at the start of the tour and we knew exactly whats happening.Lot of walking so make sure you get your comfortable walking shoes.Lunch was superb and it was all set on the table when we arrived.We were a bit hesitant initially to book as some had mentioned about the tour felt a bit rushed but overall pace was fine even with the buggy!
Overall its a must one if you have less time in Kyoto and want to visit the highlights of Kyoto in a day and I would definitely recommend this tour!

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2019/10/23
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Kyoto Tour to Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizudera, Kinkakuji & Sanjusangendo

Kyoto Highlights Full Day English Tour

Reviewed by: Edd, 2019/10/27

Amazing tour with an absolutely wonderful tour guide. She was so polite and attentive, Hiromi was the best! I have been to Kyoto many times before and this was the easiest and best way to see the historical sites in Kyoto. Highly recommend for anyone on a short visit to Kyoto.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2019/10/22
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Kyoto Tour to Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizudera, Kinkakuji & Sanjusangendo

Great experience!

Reviewed by: Elva , 2019/10/23

It was a great tour! It was the best way to get the highlights of Kyoto. It’s very historic place with lots to see. This tour was a great experience, the tour guide was wonderful. The entire day was spent efficiently traveling from one location to another and see what each had to offer. The tour guide took us to some very nice spots in the temples and shrines where We got nice pictures. The street food venders near the shrine were delicious. There’s a lot of little stores along the way going to the temples and you can buy little souvenirs. You have free time to walk around the temples and just had to be back by a certain time so we could move on to the next activity. We got the tour that included a lunch, the food was great! You also have the option of picking vegetarian food. Overall, the experience was great and we never felt like we were confused as where to meet next. if you take this tour you will see some truly beautiful sights and views. There is on temple where I couldn’t take pictures but that was probably my favorite beside the golden pavilion. The bamboo forest was also very beautiful. Make sure you take very comfortable shoes, it’s a lot of walking and take lots of pictures! Can get somewhat crowded at different locations but still a very nice experience! Definitely would do this tour again!

Comments from activity operators

Thank you for excellent review!
We hope your whole experience in Japan to be an unforgettable one!

Best regards,
Japan Panoramic Tours

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2019/10/22
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Kyoto Tour to Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizudera, Kinkakuji & Sanjusangendo

Great tour and guide

Reviewed by: Jo-Ann Willems, 2019/10/22

We really enjoyed this sightseeing tour. You get to see the best spots in Kyoto in only one day. However, some spots (such as Arashiyama) require more time to explore. Our guide Jorge was really good, he speaks English fluently and provided just the right kind of information and details. The one thing I did not like was the lunch, so if you are a picky eater, there are other lunch options in Arashiyama.

Comments from activity operators

Thank you for your positive review!
We are happy to hear you have enjoyed the tour with the tour guide!
For the lunch option, we will share your opinion within the company and work for improvement.
We hope your whole experience in Japan to be an memorable one!

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2019/10/15
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Kyoto Tour to Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizudera, Kinkakuji & Sanjusangendo

1st kyoto trip with VELTRA tours

Reviewed by: Daniel, 2019/10/10

It was a very good tour. The tour guide is very knowledgable about the places. He also gave us lots of free time taking pictures and buy souvenirs. Our lunch was also good. We will book again here on our future japan tour again. Thank you

Comments from activity operators

Thank you for excellent review!
We hope your whole experience in Japan to be an unforgettable one!

Best regards,
Japan Panoramic Tours

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2019/10/10
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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

奈良観光にも対応

Reviewed by: MIG, 2019/09/05

京都駅でピックアップしていただき、奈良観光をお願いしました。
臨機応変に自由な旅を叶えてくれます。またドライバーガイドの方も英語がはなせるので、外国人のお客様の際はいつもお願いしています。

  • 英語ドライバーガイドも依頼可能です

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2019/08/22
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SKY HOPバス 京都の定番スポットを回る乗り降り自由の新スタイルバス ＜乗り降り自由／1日券・2日券／京都＞

良かった！

Reviewed by: チャリー, 2019/09/02

中国からの同僚を案内しようと思い探していたら清水寺と金閣寺が丁度ルートにあって参加しました。自分のペースで見学して自分のペースでゆっくり回れたので大変満足しました。

Comments from activity operators

この度はスカイホップバス京都をご利用いただき誠にありがとうございます。また貴重なご意見をいただきありがとうございます。
お客様により良いサービスが提供できますよう努めて参ります。季節によっては限定サービスも準備しておりますのでぜひスカイホップバスで四季の京都の魅力的な観光を楽しんでいただきたいと思います。

この度はありがとうございました。
お客様のまたのご利用をお待ちしております。

Sky Hop Bus チーム

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2019/08/31
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Kyoto Tour to Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizudera, Kinkakuji & Sanjusangendo

Very informative tour!

Reviewed by: Erum, 2019/08/24

It’s the best way to cover all the highlights of Kyoto in a short time!

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2019/07/30
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Maiko Dance with Dinner & Kyoto Night View Tour by KYOTO Sightseeing“OKOSHI”Bus

Pleasent affordable geisha experience

Reviewed by: Leslie Arcin , 2019/08/11

Very convient pick up/drop off spot! Affordable Maiko experience, we chose this experience over parlor games/tea time because we wouldn’t know what to ask a geisha or if language barrier would be a problem. My sister and I enjoyed the performance very much. When we did it it was a small group and the tour leader was the best. One thing to take note is the experience is probably enhanced if you do speak Japanese or have someone that does so you can compliment the performance or ask the Maiko questions, but we knew this going in. Also the bus tour around town showing shrines and temples isn’t necessarily scenic, but rather a quick pass by of all the places (very easy to miss some spots if you don’t turn around quick enough) , but the view at the top of Osaka is worthwhile

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2019/08/05
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Kyoto Tour to Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizudera, Kinkakuji & Sanjusangendo

Excellent tour!

Reviewed by: Sarah, 2019/07/28

The tour was excellent especially our guide Lanny! She was outstanding and great fun.

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2019/07/25
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Classic Kyoto Half Day Tour by KYOTO Sightseeing“OKOSHI”Bus

None

Reviewed by: None, 2019/07/17

Good tour. Well organized aaaaaaasaaaaaaaaaaaaaaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeddddddddddddddttttttttttfffffggggg

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2019/07/15
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Nishiki Market Walking Tour & Sake Tasting with Maki Sushi Roll Making

Nishiki Market Walking Tour and Mini Sake Tasting with Maki or Kyoto Obanzai

Reviewed by: Heather, 2019/07/01

It was a fun experience getting to walk around the market, learn about sake, getting to try various sake types, and then taking all the items we gathered as a group and used them to create our dinner meal. Everyone was very friendly, patient and knowledgeable. We have taken this tour before a few years ago and we enjoyed just the same as the first time.

Comments from activity operators

Dear Heather,

Thank you very much for your comment.
The WAK JAPAN's tour guide and cooking instructor are glad to hear that!
We'd like to welcome you again for your next 3rd time visit to Kyoto!

Sincerely,
Chikako, WAK JAPAN

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2019/06/14
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Kyoto Private Taxi Tour with Customizable Itinerary & English-Speaking Guide

Kyoto Private Limousine Tour with an English-Speaking Driver / Toyota 6-seater Lux-van

Reviewed by: Heather, 2019/07/01

The driver was very kind, friendly, knowledgeable and spoke perfect English. Surprisingly he also spoke Spanish as well, which was a fun surprise for the parents, as the driver was happy to practice his Spanish. He was able to drive us to some nice places, as we even got to eat at a nice restaurant over the river that we wanted to enjoy. The van was very spacious, clean and comfortable as well.

Comments from activity operators

Dear Heather-san, Thank you so much for using our limo service.
We appreciate to receive this happy comment from you.
We are very glad to hear that you and your family spent a great time in Kyoto with our driver.
We are looking forward to receiving a new request from you and your friend in the near future
Warm regards, Yasaka

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2019/06/15
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レンタサイクルサービス（損害保険付）市内緊急サポートサービス完備 雨天時キャンセル料無料＜銀輪／MTB／京都駅＞

うーん

Reviewed by: 自転車好き, 2019/06/24

借りる時に乗り心地や高さの調整もなく、人によって対応が全然違うと思った事もあり2度目の利用はないです

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2019/06/22
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Kyoto & Nara 1-Day Bus Tour from Tokyo with Nijo Castle & Nara Park

Great way to see many of the areas sights in a day!

Reviewed by: Angela , 2019/06/23

Tour was exactly as advertised.

Great mix of tour information, mixed with opportunities for a few minutes to explore on your own at each stop.

I was traveling alone and wanted to see the highlights of Kyoto and Nara in one day.

Tour group size was good.

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2019/06/21
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Kyoto Private Taxi Tour with Customizable Itinerary & English-Speaking Guide

Exelent trip

Reviewed by: Harry, 2019/06/06

We had an exelent tour good driver, did sprak Bert well english. Knew evwrytibg we did Visit and brought us also to placets with no tourist . We were Bert impressed and would recoment this tour.

Comments from activity operators

Dear Harry san,
Thank you so much for using our limo service.
We appreciate to receive this happy messege from you.
We are very glad to hear that you spent a great time in Kyoto with our driver.
We are looking forward to receiving a new request from you and your friend in the near future.
Warm regards, YASAKA

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2019/06/04
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Kyoto Tour to Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizudera, Kinkakuji & Sanjusangendo

See everything!

Reviewed by: Mohamed, 2019/06/01

This trip truly compassed all of what I expected to see in Kyoto. The entire day was spent efficiently traveling from one location to another and see what each had to offer. I particularly liked the hands-off approach the guide took to the tour. I am tempted to say the tour felt rushed because we were traveling constantly, but this is definitely what you sign up for if you're trying to see so much and so little time. Overall, the direction was good and we never felt like we were confused or unsure where to meet next. if you take this tour you will see some truly amazing sights and be enriched and all that is Kyoto!

Comments from activity operators

Thank you for such a wonderful review
We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed our tour.

I hope all the journey in Japan was awesome for you.
See you someday again.

Best regards,
Japan Panoramic Tours

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2019/05/26
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Kyoto Tour to Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizudera, Kinkakuji & Sanjusangendo

Excellent tour, great tour guide"Jun"

Reviewed by: Alena Hughes, 2019/05/24

It was a full day tour with loads of walking.
Organisation was superb, the tour guide knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating.
This is an excellent tour which manages to show us a great deal of important sites which would be hard to achieve in one day by other operators.
I was extremely satisfied at the end of the day.

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2019/04/12
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Maiko Dance with Dinner & Kyoto Night View Tour by KYOTO Sightseeing“OKOSHI”Bus

maiko dinner and show

Reviewed by: willam, 2019/05/23

food and show was good ,but we could have done with a intererpreter in english on bus and dinner

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2019/05/21
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