Laura Z.
Gion and Geisha spotting area guided tour - Kyoto
“Fun evening”
We met our guys Shu and had a lovely evening walking around and exploring a neighborhood that we had not previously seen. He was fun, knowledgeable and flexible to explore things we wanted to see and do. He even joined us for a dinner and helped us with making reservations for the next day.
Lane S.
Premium tour of Kyoto (4): Fushimi-Inari-Taisha shrine, Tofukuji temple & Toji temple
“Beautiful Kyoto”
We had a wonderful day with Tatsuhiro-san. He helped us maneuver through the city via subway and bus, and showed us the sites at our pace. He even brought costumes for us to put on to take pictures at the Fushimi Inari Shrine which we will treasure!
Tatsuhiro N.
(48 reviews)Hi Lane-san, Thank you very much for your favorable review. I enjoyed your company in today`s tour. Above all, I am glad we were able to conclude the tour safely. And many thanks for treating me to the delicious lunch. I wish you all a good health and happy everyday life. Regards, Hiro
Travis V.
A Three-day Tour in Kyoto, Nara and Osaka for Shion's Boss
Customized
“A very special experience”
We did a hybrid version combining three of Yoshie's traditional tours, traveling with him throughout Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara for three days. Guide: Yoshie was very friendly and knowledgeable about where we traveled. His English is also EXCEPTIONAL, even when compared to other English speaking guides in Japan. We were able to ask detailed questions and really appreciated learning about not only the sites we visited, but the small details between locations - like the history of a train station, or where to get the best sake or ceramics. He made the travel between locations entertaining as well. Yoshie always knows the best places to find a perfect photo, and also the best places to live in the moment, breathe deeply and experience the unforgettable. Tour: We'd been on 5 tours of Japan already and thought we were "temple'd out" before meeting. However, saving this tour for last was perfect because Yoshi's tours are unlike anything else we'd seen. The golden tour, the beautiful gardens (of both trees/flowers and zen/rocks), the Inari gates, and even a few places where you find yourself completely alone for a few minutes just blew us away. Sure we'd seen the 3rd and 2nd largest Buddha, but we also did not fully appreciate how big the world's biggest Buddha was until standing before it, or the amazing Osaka castle. You just have to see these things in person to believe it because they're in a class of its own! We visited in "off season" (late Spring) and the surrounding beauty of the greenery was breathtaking. Our only regret was not having more time. Yoshie also knows where to find the best sake and food, despite our dietary restrictions. I hope you get to travel with Yoshie.
Yoshihisa T.
(189 reviews)Hi Travis. I really appreciate your excellent review for my tours in Kyoto, Osaka and Nara. I enjoyed your company, guiding and talking with you two. I wish you had had more time and I could have guided you in Uji on the fourth day. I am looking forward to seeing you someday soon. With best wishes. Yoshie
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