Reviewed by: Amy Lockwood
Thank you for providing this transportation option, especially for those who want to see the most of Kyoto in a short amount of time. The price was great as well. Your service provided maximum flexibility. We will recommend to those we hear are visiting Kyoto in the future. Arigatougozaimasu!
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Packages: | Same day Ticket |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2020/01/20 |
Activity Date: | 2020/01/18 |
Reviewed by: Sincerely_Serres
This was a wonderful experience that allowed my partner and I to see and do three of the things we had on our Kyoto bucket list: Enjoy a tradition Japanese meal, watch a beautiful Maiko perform, and so see the stellar night views of Kyoto! Make sure you bring your camera, as you will want to capture all the beauty of the night! I brought my polaroid and it was a big hit among other guest and the Maiko-san herself! Highly recommend taking this tour!
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2020/01/19 |
Activity Date: | 2019/12/29 |
Reviewed by: Ivanapat
So easy to book and the experience was fantastic.
Dear Ivanapat san,
Thank you so much for using our limo service.
We appreciate to receive this happy comment and photo from you.
I am 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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Packages: | 9-person Minivan |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2020/01/17 |
Activity Date: | 2020/01/08 |
Reviewed by: Gargi Agarwala
Fantastic way to see the highlights of Kyoto. Our guide Hiro was so well organized, informative and sweet. Just the right amount of time at each sight and comfortable bus ride from place to place. Would highly recommend!
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Packages: | Bus Tour without Lunch |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2020/01/01 |
Activity Date: | 2019/12/30 |
Reviewed by: Riaan and Jewel
This was a truly magical experience and we would highly recommend thia for anybody visiting Kyoto. The resort was beautiful, the drive was smooth and informative and the Maiko show was out of this world. This is a must to experience the wonderful art of the Maiko.
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2020/01/01 |
Activity Date: | 2019/12/30 |
Reviewed by: Happy Travelers
The tour was worth spending money. They cover many things. The guide of tour Mr KC was very good, well informed and sense of humor. Tour covered many things with enough time spending at each location. I am so happy that I decided to take this tour.
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Packages: | Standard Plan with Lunch 2019 Plan |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2019/12/30 |
Activity Date: | 2019/12/05 |
Reviewed by: Changs Singapore
Ichiro, our guide cum driver was perfect! He speaks fluent English , very knowledgeable , friendly & very obliging to our needs. He even brought us to a very interesting local place for lunch. Our 6 hour private tour was indeed very enjoyable.
Dear Changs Singapore-san,
Thank you so much for using our limo service.
We appreciate to receive this happy message from you and very glad to hear that you spent a great time in Kyoto with our driver.
We are looking forward to the new request from you and your friend in the near future.
Best regards, YASAKA
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Packages: | 9-person Minivan |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2019/12/27 |
Activity Date: | 2019/12/25 |
Reviewed by: Rawan Habib
My husband & I ENJOYED this trip so much. At first we were very nervous about purchasing this trip due to the fact that it had a special “review rebate” but it turned out to exceed our expectations.
This trip wouldn’t have been the same without June! He was an amazing tour guide. Being in a different country can be nervous but he explained the culture in a way that you will be able to understand! We got to visit all of the popular destinations here in Kyoto without worrying about calling a taxi, time or even admission costs. June took care of everything!
Thank you for joining our tour and positive review!
We are happy to hear that our service has exceeded your expectation and you had memorable time with your guide, Jun!
We hope your whole experience in Japan to be an amazing one!
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Packages: | Review Rebate Special / Kyoto Bus Tour with Lunch |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2019/12/26 |
Activity Date: | 2019/12/26 |
Reviewed by: Herry S
We spend 15 days in Japan and took many local tours from many different tour companies, this is by far the best we had.
Jun, our tour guide, a Japanese native with fluent english speaking, very punctual and organized and also gave us enough free time to explore our own. He is very passionate and knowledgeable about Japanese culture and very happy and proudly shared with us along the trip and on every location we visited.
For anyone looking for this tour, I suggest to travel lite, although there's enough time for everyone, we even have a couple with a toddler and stroller within our group at that time, we still manage to finish all location and have spare time. But without our punctual guide, we won't be able to see so many locations in a day.
Very well organized, I will definitely recommend this to everyone.
Thank you for excellent review!
We are happy that we enjoyed our tour with him.
We hope your whole experience in Japan to be an unforgettable one!
Best regards,
Japan Panoramic Tours
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Packages: | Review Rebate Special / Kyoto Bus Tour with Lunch |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2019/12/24 |
Activity Date: | 2019/12/17 |
Reviewed by: Rachel
I would recommend this tour if you are looking for an efficient and effective use of time to cover all the main attractions of Kyoto in 1 day. The attractions covered were all the must see attractions so there was no time wasted at visiting attractions that were less popular. Time spent at each location is also about right - not too long and not too short. It didn’t feel very rush and we still had time to grab some but and walk around on our own a little. The bus was also comfortable and we manage to catch a nap between the attractions that were further apart. The explanations provided by the guide could be abit more detailed (as we are history lovers), but the information provided is definitely enough if you are looking for just an overview and the gists. Overall, it was definitely a day and money well spent given that we managed to cover all the attractions we wanted to see in Kyoto in one day. It was our first time in Kyoto, so this tour really helped to save us a lot of time and trouble of having to figure our way out via public transport. We wouldn’t have been able to cover all the attractions without this tour. The guided tour also helped us enjoy each attraction efficiently such that we do not have to loiter around aimlessly.
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Packages: | Review Rebate Special / Kyoto Bus Tour with Lunch |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2019/12/20 |
Activity Date: | 2019/12/16 |
Reviewed by: UHG
Very good experience overall. Professional bus driver who drove safely and kept to the strict timelines. Our guide Joon was very friendly and witty. Well done!
I would suggest that the lunch option should include seafood or halal options. After a full day of walking settling for pure vegetarian food was a bit of a let down. Otherwise, I strongly recommend this tour to visitors who have limited time in Kyoto. It takes you to all the major sites and provides you with a good orientation of the city.
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Packages: | Bus Tour with Lunch |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2019/12/19 |
Activity Date: | 2019/12/17 |
Reviewed by: Arezoo
This was a great list of places to visit as they are all the places that it would be harder to get to when on your own by public transport. The day was beautiful and our guide was very well informed. I would definitely recommend it. The only negative thing I have to say is that I wish we could have stayed longer at some of the locations but with so many to visit and most of the temples and shrines closing before 5 pm here in Kyoto, there was no choice but to move quickly.
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Packages: | Bus Tour with Lunch |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2019/12/11 |
Activity Date: | 2019/12/09 |
Reviewed by: Mark
We had a great time on our tour. Lenny provided very insightful information with quite a bit of humor mixed in. The spots were all very interesting and unique and the whole experience exceeded my expectations. Well worth the time and price.
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Packages: | Bus Tour with Lunch |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2019/12/10 |
Activity Date: | 2019/12/08 |
Reviewed by: Demmi
Due to limited time We booked this tour the day before. Due to the Booking time already closed on the website we had to co-ordinate our booking through VELTRA facebook messenger. The team were very fast to rely & with great communication we were able to secure 3 seats on the Tour.
The meeting location across from Kyoto Station was very easy to find & we waited for our Tour Guide. Jorge Introduced himself & lead us onto the bus for a very full day of sight seeing.
At Each Cultural sight we were given a full educational history & cultural commentary by Jorge & then our own time to explore, if time permitted a little shopping. My daughters & I always seemed to be rushing for the bus as so much to see & do at each location. Even though Jorge is not a native from Japan his knowledge & insight is fantastic. We found Jorge to be funny, calm & professional.
Our Tour was on Saturday & a public holiday in Japan, so some locations such
as the Bamboo Forrest & 1001 Tori gates were busy. Due to the crowds & a few mishaps during the day, & through no fault of our Tour guides, we ran behind
time. WE made our last stop The Golden Pavilion 10 mins before closing & as the sun was going down. Luckily I was able to get a few photos & walk around the Temple before the gates were closed. Our supplied lunch at the Bamboo Forest location was very unique & tasty.
I Recommend NOT DOING the TOUR on the weekend or Public Holiday if
possible. I would use Veltra Tours again & 100% highly recommend Jorge as a Tour Guide. Its a very full busy day & was very glad to be able to rest on the bus between locations.
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Packages: | Bus Tour with Lunch |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2019/12/09 |
Activity Date: | 2019/11/23 |
Reviewed by: かっぴさん
初めての一人での観光だったけど、バスにのって、バスのガイドも英語と日本語両方でしていただきありがとうございました。
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Packages: | 1日券(24時間) |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2019/12/07 |
Activity Date: | 2019/12/05 |
Reviewed by: David Seaton
Finding the starting point was easy as it was very easy to see at the train station. It was nice that there were translations available as one of us spoke English and the other spoke Chinese. Despite rainy weather the tour was great. The tour obviously runs on a schedule so lingering to meditate will not work. There was enough time to follow the trails and get a number of photos but be aware that there will be crowds as these are very popular tourist places. This is an easy way to see the temples and to avoid numerous train and subway changes.
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Packages: | Standard Plan |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2019/12/05 |
Activity Date: | 2019/10/14 |
Reviewed by: Happy as Ever
I had a great experience. The Hop on Hop Off was a great way to get around the city to view the various points of interest. I will take the tour again when I visit Kyoto again...I will get a multi-day pass the next time.
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Packages: | Same day Ticket |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2019/12/03 |
Activity Date: | 2019/09/12 |
Reviewed by: Nuno Gomes
This was such an amazing trip! The tour group met right outside the train station in Kyoto and were very easy to find. It was well organized - we were split up into groups and had a designated bus and host throughout the day. Our tour guide, George, was amazing! He was extremely knowledgeable and with great sense of humor! The sights that they had scheduled for us to see where nothing short of incredible. George made sure we made it on time to every destination and I'm glad because we saw it all! The scenery along with our guide made us appreciate the temples even more which gave us a deeper understanding of the city and culture beyond the beauty of it all! This was definitely a must do!!
Thank you for joining our tour and great review!
We are happy to hear the tour satisfied your expectation.
Your guide, he will be honor to hear your positive comments.
We hope your whole experience in Japan to be a memorable one!
Best regards,
Japan Panoramic Tours
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Packages: | Bus Tour with Lunch |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2019/12/02 |
Activity Date: | 2019/10/22 |
Reviewed by: Hakima
Will do it again without hesitation. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and fun.
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Packages: | Bus Tour with Lunch |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2019/12/02 |
Activity Date: | 2019/10/28 |
Reviewed by: MikeT
My wife and I wanted to see several top sights in Kyoto in one day, but without the feeling of “it is 10.30, here is the temple, you have 2 minutes to take a couple of pictures then off we go.” Veltra’s full-day Kyoto highlights tour provided more than adequate time to enter each site and absorb its character. We greatly benefitted from an excellent and good-humored tour leader who provided concise but insightful explanations of the site being visited and its historical context. We especially enjoyed Kiyomizudera, where one has the chance to drink from one of three “streams of wisdom” coming from the sacred spring; the Fushimi Inari shrine, with its amazing “tunnel” of ochre torii; and Kinkakuji as the setting sun reflected off its gold exterior. Signing up for the tour was easy; finding the meeting point was easy; and following along with the narrations was easy (though some pre-recorded narrations on the bus were garbled — the guide just jumped in to fill the gap). Taking the optional upgrade to have lunch provided was a fun and cost-effective move. We would not hesitate to tour again with Veltra — a well-run outfit providing great value for money.
Thank you for joining our tour and lovely comments.
We are really happy to hear that you enjoyed our tour.
We all hope your staying here will be amazing and have a great day!
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Packages: | Review Rebate Special / Kyoto Bus Tour with Lunch |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2019/11/30 |
Activity Date: | 2019/11/08 |
Reviewed by: Meelad
Nice pleasant Tour , I Highly recommended If you’re short of time and want to enjoy Kyoto spirit
Thank you for joining our tour!
We are very happy to help you for the unforgettable experience.
Have a wonderful time here!
Best regards,
Japan Panoramic Tours
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Packages: | Bus Tour without Lunch |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2019/11/30 |
Activity Date: | 2019/11/28 |
Reviewed by: Ana
It was great! The guide seemed very knowledgeable, however she did not speak English and we felt that we missed some information. She did have some videos in English and signs. Overall the tour was good and would recommend it!
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Packages: | From JR Kyoto Station |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2019/11/29 |
Activity Date: | 2019/11/28 |
Reviewed by: Alan
Walking tour of a group of 5 with local english speaking Japanese lady who eagerly shared her enthusiasm about Kyoto history, religion, and culture. We went through old town Kyoto where no tourists roam, visiting important shrines and temples large and small, ornamental shops, tried hand made authentic tofu at a centuries old tofu shop, centuries old shops, historical sites and info, had a tea break, roam through Kiyomizu, and endng up at Kiyomizudera temple which is stunning in the Fall. It was a peaceful and enjoyable walk. Better than getting stuck in tourist traps and figuring out the public transportation system.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2019/11/29 |
Activity Date: | 2019/11/22 |
Reviewed by: Dr S Sharma
Our driver was very courteous and accommodating. We originally started with a 4 hour tour but gradually extended to 6 hours. We covered all that we wanted to : Fushimi Inari shrine, Nijo castle, bamboo grove, and a couple of others. He walked along with us and took great photos of us. He explained the history and significance of all the sites. We had a great time. The colors of Red and yellow of the leaves was also picturesque. Would not hesitate to strongly recommend veltra tours. Keep up the good work!
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Packages: | 3-Person Standard Car |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2019/11/28 |
Activity Date: | 2019/11/25 |
Reviewed by: Dale
Ticked off all the major sights in one day in a nice, clean and easy to get to bus.
Guide George was great, managed us well and had a strong passion for Japan.
I liked the pace of the tour as it meant we could maximise our day.
In Kyoto for a short or long time I would recommend.
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Packages: | Bus Tour with Lunch |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2019/11/26 |
Activity Date: | 2019/11/13 |
Reviewed by: Scott
Our guide George was excellent. Provided insightful knowledge of Japan and ran the group very well.
Nice clean bus, great weather and interesting sights. Would recommend.
I liked the pace of the tour, we spent the right amount of time at each sight making sure we made the most of the day.
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Packages: | Bus Tour with Lunch |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2019/11/26 |
Activity Date: | 2019/11/13 |
Reviewed by: Mary V
Our visit to Kyoto was planned at the height of fall foliage season, on a national holiday, and a Saturday. That meant lots of traffic and big crowds. Kyoto is a beautiful city but the important sites are spread out. If you only have 1 or 2 days a tour is a must. This tour made it possible for us to go to sites that were remote from the Kyoto station, to enjoy a full hot pot lunch mid day, and get an overview of the history of each site as well as the city and region from the extremely engaging guide.
The tour is a really full day, wear good walking shoes (we got out 20,000 steps in) and pack snacks and water. When they say to be back at the bus at a certain time, they mean it! Several guests were left behind at one temple because they were late. The rules are the rules! It’s the only way you can see every place promised.
Our guide, Jorge, did an extremely good job weaving together practical advice for tourists in Japan, history of each location, interesting tips for enjoying our stay and many insights into Japanese culture. Plus, he was funny, which made waiting due to the holiday crowds far more bearable.
Thank you for such a wonderful review with 5 stars!
We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed our tour with Jorge.
I hope all the journey in Japan was awesome for you.
See you someday again.
Best regards,
Japan Panoramic Tours
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Packages: | Review Rebate Special / Kyoto Bus Tour with Lunch |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2019/11/24 |
Activity Date: | 2019/11/23 |
Reviewed by: Douglas
Awesome tour for those who want to see the main sights and not have to fuss with arrangements and trying to find how to get to places. Highly recommended. The balance of sights was good with enough time to see what was needed and just enough insights from the guide to give one the needed overview.
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Packages: | Bus Tour with Lunch |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2019/11/23 |
Activity Date: | 2019/10/29 |
Reviewed by: Melissa
If you add up the costs of all the entry tickets to the temples and gardens, plus a yummy lunch, the tour is okay for the cost. However we thought it was odd to have a tour guide but most of the talking was done by an automated voice over the bus speakers. Sitting near the back, we couldn't hear the voice clearly and it kept pausing and lagging. If the tour guide is knowledgable about the area, they should be able to deliver the information themselves.
We had an issue with the lunch as there weren't enough meals cooked, so we waited as they made more. Didnt get time to look in the shops surrounding the restaurant like the other participants did, but made up for it at the following stop.
Make sure you get back to the tour bus on time or they will leave you behind! But one of the staff went and retrieved the two lost guests and caught up with us later on in the tour.
There were lots of other tours at each of the stops, as to be expected it was crowded, but still some beautiful sights and great for souvenier shopping! If you only have a day in Kyoto, this is good to see it all.
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Packages: | Review Rebate Special / Kyoto Bus Tour with Lunch |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2019/11/21 |
Activity Date: | 2019/11/07 |
Reviewed by: JJさん
5 stops one day, busy but we could only spare 1 day for Kyoto, so this was just what I wanted.
Late November was a great season for autumn leaves.
Our tour guide Sami, was just as nice as the way we wanted. Not too much nor too less explanation about Kyoto. Just comfortable to listen to.
I had a very nice day in Kyoto with Sami.
Thank you for joining our tour and positive review!
We are happy to hear that our service met your expectation and you have enjoyed the tour with our tour guide!
Hope your whole stay in Japan to be an memorable one!
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Packages: | Review Rebate Special / Kyoto Bus Tour with Lunch |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2019/11/19 |
Activity Date: | 2019/11/17 |
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