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• A fantastic guide and a fantastic experience!

  Scott M,2026年6月25日

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  We are visiting Kyoto and Japan for the first time and decided to do some sightseeing. Mariko was simply a fantastic tour guide. She did a great job not only showing us where to go but explaining the cultural significance of each site. Mariko was also very personable and friendly. We had to pivot on transportation choices because if heavy rains but she changed course in stride. I highly recommend this service if you are looking to explore some of the sights in Kyoto.

  

  

  

  

• Private Tour of the Fushimi Inari Shrine, Bamboo Forest and Arashiyama Monkey Park

  Travel123629,2026年5月25日

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  What an amazing tour! Our tour guide Ikki was personable , friendly and had quite the knowledge of the area, the Fushimi Inari shrine as well as the bamboo forest.He pointed out interesting sites along the way , stopped at great places for snacks and was a fantastic photographer for our day. We had great conversation and learned much about the Japanese shrines and temples as well as Japan itself, We also hiked to the Arashiyama Monkey Park , fed the monkeys and had a beautiful view of Kyoto from the mountain top. I would highly recommend this tour!!

  

  

  

  

• Best experience we did in Japan!!!

  kaitlynjulian0926,2026年5月20日

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  We had the most wonderful time Ikki!! This was one of our favorite things we did the entire trip, 100% worth every penny. Tour is private and tailored to what you like & want to see. Ikki is so knowledgeable and clearly loves what he does. Going early is key & Ikki knows this. He times everything perfect to ensure wait times are minimal and that you get out as much as you can from the experience. He also serves as your personal photographer!! Such a sweet way to remember this trip. Will cherish these memories forever - thank you Ikki!!!

• Worth the hike!

  Deborah K,2026年5月2日

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  My family and I did this tour and absolutely loved it! Ikki got amazing pictures of us with the monkeys and the bamboo forest. There were quite a bit of stairs to get up to see the monkeys but Ikki cheered us on and the view weredefinitely worth it. We’re very glad we took this tour and had Ikki as our tour guide! I would definitely recommend people to add this to their itinerary!

• Great experience

  Aina M,2026年4月1日

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  We had the most lovely day with Ikki. He is the perfect tour guide — very knowledgeable, with great local insight, and he puts everything into context by adding interesting stories along the way. He also acted as our private photographer throughout the day, always making sure we got the best shots. Ikki is incredibly easy-going and friendly, and he made sure everyone in our group felt included and comfortable — even our teenager, which we really appreciated. The tour itself was a perfect mix of temples and history, beautiful nature, and a close-up experience with the monkeys. It was definitely worth climbing up to the monkey park, both for the experience and for the stunning view over the Kyoto area. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area.

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

• Truly a 5 star experience

  noahmX9391ZO,2026年4月1日

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  We had a fantastic guided tour in Kyoto with Ikki. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and very engaging. We learned a lot about both Japan’s history and modern life, and the tour was perfectly adjusted to our pace. Ikki also took many great photos of us, which we really appreciated. What made the experience even better was his genuine interest not only in the tour itself, but also in us and our family. An unforgettable experience we’ll always remember

  

  

• Fantastic Tour & Great Guide

  5025emy,2026年3月25日

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  I am so glad I picked this tour. Ikki-San did a wonderful job showing us his beautiful city. It was also very good to start early since Fushimi Inari was the highlight of the trip for me. He took time to explain items along the way & answer questions. It is best to go early since it gets extremely busy as the day goes on. He helped coordinate trains & took pictures along the way that was great bonus! The bamboo forest was amazing and visited monkey preserve on top of mountain that had great views of Kyoto as well. Be advised that it is a elevated hike so be prepared with comfortable attire & shoes, but there were plenty areas for break. The entire morning was so enjoyable & could not ask for a better or more thoughtful guide!

  

  

  

  

• Great tour with a great guide

  brodsmom,2026年3月23日

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Ikky was a terrific guide. He was so knowledgeable and accommodating. We enjoyed learning from him and spending time with him. He even gave us helpful recommendations for the rest of our travels in Kyoto. Also, this tour offered a fabulous combination of sites to see in Kyoto.

  

  

  

  

  

• Fun, Informative, and Entertaining

  19kleanthisg,2025年12月29日

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Ikki was a delight as a tour guide. He communicated instructions beforehand so we knew what to expect as I had a young daughter on the tour. He took great care to inform us of our tour and kept us interested and moving so we had so much time at the actual attractions! Polite, respectful, and informative. Additionally he took pictures and sent them to us so we didn’t have to always have our phones out. And he gave us advice on the rest of our trip that he did not have to do but was extremely helpful. Would highly recommend this tour!

  

  

• HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Thank you Ikki! We will do this again with family and friends on our next trip back! Best tour ever!

  Stay19391287183,2025年11月15日

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Wonderful private half-day tour by Ikki! He was knowledgeable, explained things well, thoughtful, respectful and attentive. Early Bird Tour is the time to go! Nice not to be rushed and at places before the crowd. Enjoyed the short train rides, walks and moderate hike; Fushimi Inari-taisha Temple, Aroshiyama Bamboo Forest, Kimono Forest, Togetsukyo Bridge and River and Monkey Park were so much more enjoyable because of Ikki! Thankful for his photos! (Glad there were benches to rest on the hike to Monkey Park.) Also appreciate his restaurant recommendations! Our first trip to Japan! We will do this tour again on our next trip back. Thank you Ikki!

  

  

  

  

  

  
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