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Reviews

• Enjoyed it

  Meeta R,

  Jun 30, 2025

  - Viator

  5.00

  Ashan did a great job taking us around. Very polite and courteous and looked after my family well. Went above and beyond to make it an enjoyable tour :)

• Better than we expected

  Jennifer R,

  Jun 24, 2025

  - Viator

  5.00

  We had the best day. Aka reached out to us the night before to confirm time and details. He picked us up on time and as described. We expected just a driver for the day, but Aka was so much more. He walked us to the front door of temples and described the history and could answer any questions. We learned so much and when we told him we had been to a few places (so we crossed them off) he added on the Njio Castle. We didn’t even know it about it and it ended up being one of the highlights of our day. He was also very helpful when we were quite indecisive on the money park. We did end up hiking up to the park and again the family said it was another highlight of our day. It was a long day but we fit in about 3 days worth of stuff. This is exactly what we had hoped for, Highly recommend!

• Shore excursion from Osaka port to Kyoto

  Cynthia T,

  May 26, 2025

  - Viator

  5.00

  Nadu was a very good driver. He took us to all the sights we wanted and was adaptable to fit everything in and get us back to the ship on time. He often walked us to entry points so we wouldn’t get lost. Very personable. We would recommend him for sure

• Simply a shuttle service and therefore not worth the price.

  Enyeakan E,

  Apr 26, 2025

  - Viator

  2.00

  As a fellow reviewer commented, this is nothing more than a shuttle service. We were driven to each stop where the driver would point out the direction of the attraction and then wait in the car. When we asked why we were not getting a tour guide when other reviewers mentioned getting a tour by this same driver, he, Nadu, said we would have to pay him 10,000 yen in cash for this. This is on top of the over $500 we paid for the booking online. Additionally, at the time of my booking and this review, no where on the booking does it say this is an option and no where on the booking does it say that a guide is not included. The proprietors are either intentionally misleading customers or the driver is fraudulent. I would absolutely not recommend this to anyone. There are better, cheaper and more honest options out there.

• Best Way to See Kyoto

  Carol G,

  Apr 16, 2025

  - Viator

  5.00

  We had the most incredible day in Kyoto thanks to our driver and guide, Nadu! From start to finish, he made the experience seamless, personalized, and truly unforgettable. Nadu was not only punctual and professional, but incredibly flexible—he tailored the itinerary to our interests and pace, making sure we had time to really enjoy each stop without ever feeling rushed. His local knowledge added so much depth to every site we visited, from the peaceful Bamboo Grove in Arashiyama to the iconic Golden Pavilion and the vibrant Fushimi Inari Shrine. A huge bonus? Nadu’s photo-taking skills! He knew all the best angles and was more than happy to help us capture the moments—definitely appreciated for making the memories last. If you’re looking to explore Kyoto in comfort and see it all in a day, this is the way to do it. Highly recommend—and ask for Nadu if you can!