All Reviews for Top Attractions in Kyoto

I was anxious about traveling to Kyoto with my elderly parents, but thanks to the thoughtful assistance of our driver, Mr. Kumagai, we were supported for two days. He not only served as our tour guide but also took into consideration my mother's mobility issues, making sure to minimize the walking distance as much as possible.

We were able to have a very fulfilling trip to Kyoto, and I am truly grateful. Thank you very much.

高齢の両親との京都旅行で不安でしてが、ドライバーの熊谷さんのお気遣いに、2日間助けられました。観光ガイドはもちろん、足の悪い母の事を考え、なるべく歩く距離が短くなるようご配慮頂きました。
とても充実した京都旅行を過ごす事が出来、本当に感謝しています。
ありがとうございました。

It was a tour for foreigners, but they provided proper interpretation in Japanese as well. Everyone kept to the promised time, and it was quiet on the bus, allowing us to fully enjoy the tour.

外国人向けのツアーでしたが、きちんと日本語でも通訳してくれました。
皆さん、約束の時間を守り、バスの中も静かでツアーを満喫することが出来ました。

The guide was from China, and they were friendly and approachable, making for a very enjoyable time. I would like to use this service again.

ガイドさんが中国の方でしたが、フレンドリーで親しみ深く、とても楽しい時間を過ごせました。また利用したいと思います。

We had a wonderful time visiting Arashiyama, Kinkaku-ji, and Nijo Castle with my elderly parents and my college-aged sons, making a total of five people. The guide was very considerate of my parents, who had difficulty walking, and provided plenty of explanations at each destination as well as interesting stories about the city of Kyoto. I believe we wouldn't have been able to cover so much on our own. Not only were my parents happy, but my sons also seemed to feel the greatness of Kyoto, making it a truly great trip. Thank you, Kumagai-san!

高齢の両親と大学生の息子たちと合わせて5人で嵐山、金閣寺、二条城を回っていただきました。たくさん歩くのが大変な両親のことを気にかけていただきながら、各行き先々の解説や京都の町のお話しもたくさんしていただいて濃密な時間でした。自分たちではとても回りきれてなかったと思います。両親が喜んでくれたのはもちろん、息子たちも京都が凄さを感じたようで、とても良い旅になりました。熊谷さん、ありがとうございました。

We had a wonderful experience in Kyoto driven & guided by Ken san, a real gentleman, who took us to see the sights & guided us through them. Would highly recommend.

The weather was nice, and the kindness of the tour guide was excellent. The scenery from the sightseeing boat was very beautiful, and I couldn't help but take some photos.

天気も良く、添乗員の方の親切な対応が非常良かったです。遊覧船での周りの景色が非常に良くつい写真を撮らせていただきました。

I visited Kyoto during the busiest time of the year without realizing it, and I used a sightseeing taxi. They selected the appropriate routes, allowing me to enjoy a comfortable stay. The knowledge about temples and shrines was impressive, and the stories shared were very enlightening. If I have the opportunity to go to Kyoto again, I would definitely like to request their services.

一年で1番人が多い時期とは知らず京都に行き観光タクシーを利用させていただきましたが適切なルートをセレクトしていただき快適な滞在を満喫できました。
また寺社仏閣の知識もかなり高く関心するお話しばかりで大変勉強になりました。
また京都に行く事があったら是非ともお願いしたいです

The 6-hour course was a very fulfilling sightseeing experience, allowing us to visit Fushimi Inari Taisha, Kinkaku-ji, Ryōan-ji, Kitano Tenmangū, and Ginkaku-ji✨️. The explanations provided by our guide were also interesting, and I was impressed by the secret at Ryōan-ji, which I felt they must have known because they have lived in Kyoto for a long time. I could feel the energy at Fushimi Inari Taisha and Kinkaku-ji as power spots. With a sightseeing taxi, we were able to efficiently visit places that would be difficult to see in one day using trains and buses, and we could also hear various interesting tidbits (which was a big plus). I would definitely like to request this service again when I visit Kyoto!✨️ Thank you!

6時間コースで、伏見稲荷大社、金閣寺、龍安寺、北野天満宮、銀閣寺と見学できてとても充実した観光でした✨️
担当して下さった方の説明も面白く、龍安寺での秘密？は、長く京都に住まわれてるから分かったのだろうなと感動しました。伏見稲荷大社、金閣寺とパワースポットを感じました。電車バスだと１日では観光できないところを観光タクシーでは効率よくまわれて、豆知識（これは大きい）も色々聞けるので、また京都観光の際はぜひお願いしたいです✨️ありがとうございました！

Thank you to the guide and driver. This was my first trip to Kyoto from Hokkaido. It was also the first time traveling with just my mother and daughter, and the guide's explanations and guidance to the places we wanted to visit were excellent. My mother, who is in her 80s, mentioned several times that although the bus tour involved quite a bit of travel, she didn't feel too tired and had a lot of fun. If there is another opportunity, I would love to participate again.

ガイドさん、ドライバーさんありがとうございました。
北海道から初めて京都旅行でした。
母娘二人の三人での旅行も初めてで、
行きたい所をガイドさんの説明も案内もとても良かったです。
80代の母も、バスでの1日ツアー移動距離は多少ありますが、あまり疲れなく楽しかったと何度も話しています。
また機会があれば参加させていただきます。

I made a reservation for a plan that included both English and Japanese, but it felt like it was primarily in English.

When there was a mistake with the reservation for the parking at Kiyomizu Temple, the explanation of the situation was only in English, and I couldn't understand what was happening.

Given that this was a plan aimed at foreign visitors, I was told there was "no time to include Japanese," but I would have appreciated explanations in Japanese for essential details like the meeting time, meeting place, and any issues that arose.

Overall, I was satisfied with the places visited and the duration of the stay.

英語+日本語でのプランで予約をしましたが、英語が中心という印象でした。

清水寺の駐車場への予約のミスの際、状況の説明が英語のみで、何が起こってるのか分からなかった。

外国の方向けのプランという前提で、｢日本語を入れている時間がない｣と言われていましたが、集合時間や集合場所、トラブルに関する説明など、必要なことは日本語でも説明が欲しかったです。

訪問場所や滞在時間などはおおむね満足できる内容でした。

I traveled with my elderly mother, so I had some concerns. I wanted to show her as many places as possible, but I didn't want to put too much strain on her body, which is why I chose this plan.

Thanks to the driver's kind consideration, it turned into an amazing day that exceeded our expectations. I am filled with gratitude.

If I have the opportunity to visit Kyoto again, I would definitely like to request this service.

年老いた母を連れての旅行でしたので、少し不安がありました。できるだけたくさんの場所を見せてあげたいが、体に負担をかけたくないという思いでこのプランを申し込みました。
運転手さんの優しいご配慮により、予定以上の最高の1日になりました。感謝の気持ちでいっぱいです。
もしまた京都に行くことになりましたら、是非お願いしたいと思います。

We visited four main tourist spots in Kyoto in one day. Thank you to our tour guide, Maki, for your hard work. You spoke continuously in both Japanese and English, and I appreciate you accompanying us and providing explanations throughout the tour.

The detailed maps of each sightseeing location were easy to understand and very helpful.

There were many foreign visitors, but everyone gathered on time without any issues.

Thank you to our driver, Kanda, as well. It was a very enjoyable trip.

１日4カ所の京都メイン観光でした。添乗員のまきさんご苦労さまでした。、日本語、英語ひっきりなしに話していただき、しかも全部一緒に回ってくれて説明ありがとうございました。
それと各観光場所の詳細地図はわかりやすく、とても参考になりました。

外国の方も多かったけど
集合もみんな、時間にバッチシでした。

運転手のかんださんもお疲れ様でした。とても、楽しい旅になりました。

I participated in this tour with my elementary school child from Kyoto Station. My child wanted to visit Kinkaku-ji and Kiyomizu-dera, but since the locations are a bit far apart, I wasn't confident about navigating them on our own, so we joined this tour. There were mostly foreigners, and we were the only Japanese people, just the two of us. Our guide, Nin, provided a detailed explanation in Japanese after the English description, which was very considerate. In addition to explaining the temples, he shared various stories, including about plants and quizzes on Kyoto's difficult-to-read place names, which kept my child entertained and engaged.

It was great to efficiently see all the famous spots like Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari, Kinkaku-ji, and Kiyomizu-dera. Although there was about two hours of free time in Arashiyama, I chose a plan without lunch, which resulted in long wait times at restaurants, and we didn't have enough time to visit Tenryu-ji's gardens or the Bamboo Grove, which was disappointing. Kiyomizu-dera also had 70 minutes of free time, but it took a while to get the goshuin (temple stamp), so we ended up just seeing the stage and heading back. However, I really appreciated being able to visit so many famous sites in one day, which I wouldn't have been able to do on my own.

One thing I want to mention about this tour is that the meeting point in the morning was hard to find. We participated on a Saturday, and the meeting area was crowded with a huge number of people from various tours. The guide was wearing a yellow happi coat, but since we were boarding a bus departing from Osaka, I felt anxious about where to wait until the bus arrived. The bus was yellow, which made it easier to distinguish from others, so I think it would be good to head towards any yellow (lemon-colored) bus you see.

小学生の子供と京都駅から参加しました。
子供が金閣寺、清水寺に行きたいと言っていたのですが、場所が少し離れているため、自分で回る自信がなかったので、こちらのツアーに参加しました。外国人ばかりで日本人は私達親子2人だけ。ガイドのニンさんは、英語の説明の後、わざわざ私達の横に来て日本語で丁寧に説明してくれました。また、お寺の説明だけではなく、植物や京都の難読地名クイズなど、いろいろな話をしてくださり、子供も飽きずに楽しく過ごすことができました。
効率よく、嵐山、伏見稲荷、金閣寺、清水寺と有名所を全部見られて参加してよかったです。嵐山は約2時間の自由時間があったものの昼食なしプランを選んだため、飲食店での待ち時間が長く、時間が足りず天龍寺の庭園、竹林の小径まで行くことができなかったのが残念です。清水寺も70分の自由時間がありましたが、御朱印をもらうのに時間がかかってしまい、舞台を見て戻る感じになってしまいました。でも、自分では1日でこんなに名所を回ることができないので、本当に参加して良かったです。
このツアーで一つ言いたいのは、朝の集合場所が分かりづらいことです。
参加したのが土曜日でしたが、集合場所は、いろんなツアーの人達がものすごい人数なので、ガイドさんは黄色いハッピを着ていますが、大阪から出発するバスに乗っているため、バスが到着するまではどこで待っていたら良いのかわからず不安でした。
バスの色が黄色で他のバスと区別がつきやすかったので、黄色い（レモン色）のバスを見かけたら、そこに向かうようにすれば良いと思います。

It was exactly what I was expecting. The bootsman was perfect

I used this service for sightseeing in Kyoto with a dear friend from abroad. They organized a plan that allowed us to efficiently visit various places even within our limited time, and we felt secure sightseeing even in the rain. I think it would have been difficult for us to manage on our own.

The driver was fluent in English and provided us with a wealth of knowledge about the tourist spots. My friend was very pleased as well. If there is another opportunity like this, I would definitely like to use this service again.

海外からの大切な友人との京都観光で利用しました。
限られた時間の中でも効率よく回れるようプランを組んでいただき、雨の中でも安心して観光できました。自分たちだけでは難しかったと思います。
ドライバーの方は英語堪能で豊富な知識で観光地の案内をして下さいました。友人にもとても喜んでもらえました。またこのような機会があれば利用させて頂きたいです。

I participated in a day trip tour of Kyoto's cultural heritage sites, including Kinkaku-ji, Arashiyama, Sanjusangendo, and Kiyomizu-dera. I joined the English tour for my Canadian husband. It was a small group with two Japanese families, two Chinese families, and just us, which made for a cohesive experience.

The bus had comfortable seating, and even though it was a holiday and we expected it to be crowded, the driving was safe and there were no issues at all.

The tour guide started with a Chinese explanation, then guided us in English, and finished with a Japanese explanation, which was excellent. They were friendly, approachable, and I was impressed. They made an effort to engage with everyone in turn, which created a very pleasant atmosphere.

The shabu-shabu lunch was a bit disappointing; it felt more like a meal for foreigners who have never tried Japanese food. Since all the bus tour guests started eating at the same time, we had to wait for small plates to arrive, and the rice came only after the pot was bubbling, which was a bit unfortunate. But I guess that's how it goes with tours.

However, since the tour guide was so good, overall, I think it was a great value for the price, allowing us to efficiently visit the temples.

京都の文化財巡り　金閣寺、嵐山、三十三間堂、清水寺　日帰りツアーに参加しました。カナダ人の夫の為に英語ツアーに参加。日本人家族が２組、中国人の家族２組、私達夫婦だけの小規模な人数だったのもまとまりがよく良かったかと思います。

バスもゆったりとした席で連休だった為に混雑は予想を超えるものであったにもかかわらず、運転も安心できるもので全く問題はありませんでした。

ツアーガイドさんは最初中国語でガイド始めたのち、英語で私達のガイド、日本語で最後説明と素晴らしい出来でした。感じよく、親しみやすく、感心しました。順番に偏りが無いよう常に皆とお話ししていてとても感じがよかったです。

ランチのしゃぶしゃぶは、ちょっと期待外れでこれは日本食を食べたことのない外人の為のランチでした。他のバスツアーの客と一斉に食事が始まったため、大人数で小皿は来ないわ、ごはんは鍋がぐつぐつ煮えてから来るわ、ちょっと残念でしたが、ツアーならこんなもんなのか、という感じでした。

でもツアーガイドさんがとてもよかったので、総合的に見てこの値段で効率的にお寺を回れてとても良いと思います。

This time, the guide was mainly in Chinese and Korean, so most participants were from China and Korea. Everyone was very quiet and well-mannered, even during the bus ride. The guide, Mr. Gu Mun-gil, handled three languages and seemed to have a tough job, but he did his best to explain things clearly.

The itinerary was different from what was listed by VELTORA; once we arrived at the location, we had free time until the designated hour. Since I had visited several times before, I was able to enjoy my free time, but those visiting Kyoto and Nara for the first time might have been a bit confused. For me, it was a valuable tour since there aren't many tours from Kyoto Station to Nara.

今回、中国語、韓国語メインのガイドだったので殆どが中国、韓国の方でしたがみなさん、車中含めとても静かでマナー良く参加されていました。
ガイドの具文吉さんは、三カ国語対応で大変そうでしたが一生懸命わかり易く説明してくださいました。
行程がVELTORAの記載とは違い、現地に着いたら時間まで自由行動で、何度か訪れていたので自由時間を楽しむことが出来ましたが、初めて京都、奈良を訪れた方は戸惑ってしまったかもしれません。
私にとってはなかなか京都駅発で奈良まで行くツアーが無いので、有り難いツアーでした。

We used it as a family of three. Since there were three of us, I thought 5,000 yen per person was a bit expensive, but we were able to stretch our legs and relax! The boatman's explanations were great, and we enjoyed a leisurely and elegant time. Personally, I liked it more than the trolley train ❤️.

家族３人で利用しました。
３人なので、1人五千円はちょっと高いかと思いましたが、足を伸ばしてゆっくり過ごせました！
船頭さんの説明も良くて、優雅な時間をのんびりすごせました。
個人的にはトロッコ列車より好き❤️

A trip to Kyoto with cherry blossoms in full bloom. Despite the unfortunate rain, I made a selfish request to visit famous cherry blossom spots, and my wish was graciously fulfilled, allowing for a fun and wonderful sightseeing experience. The driver was knowledgeable about history, delicious local delicacies, and everything else, truly a premium guide. He took many photos for us as well. I really appreciated his attention to detail. Thanks to him, it became a memorable cherry blossom trip in Kyoto, even in the rain.

桜満開の京都旅。あいにくの雨だけど、せっかくだから桜の名所を巡りたいというわがままなお願いを気持ちよく受けてくださり、楽しい素晴らしい観光ができました。運転手さんは歴史も老舗の美味しい物も何もかも詳しくて、正にプレミアムガイドさんでした。写真もたくさん撮って下さいました。細かい事にもご配慮いただき、本当にありがとうございました。おかげさまで雨でも思い出に残る京都お花見の旅となりました。

It was unfortunately a rainy day, but I was able to enjoy the classic sights of Kyoto and Nara. Although the tour guide was not Japanese, they provided very courteous service. I was disappointed that the deer crackers were sold out during the Nara tour, but I was able to see the deer up close. I am satisfied! If I have the opportunity, I would like to participate in other sightseeing plans as well!

あいにくの雨日でしたが、定番の京都、奈良観光が出来ました。添乗員さんが日本の方では、有りませんでしたが とても丁寧な対応をして頂きました。奈良観光での鹿せんべいが完売で残念でしたが、間地かで見ることが出来ました。満足です！また機会がありましたら他の観光プランにも参加したいと思ってます！

Despite the unfortunate rain forecast and my somewhat selfish request for cherry blossom spots that are not too crowded, they graciously accommodated me, and I was able to enjoy a wonderful sightseeing experience. The driver had a wealth of knowledge, from history to urban legends, and he researched any questions I had on his smartphone to provide answers. My family and I are grateful for the professional service! Thank you very much.

あいにくの雨予報＆なるべく混んでいない桜の名所、というわがままなお願いも気持ちよく受けてくださり、素晴らしい観光ができました。運転手さんは、歴史から都市伝説まで豊富な知識量、わからない所はスマホで調べて答えてくださいました。プロの仕事に家族一同感謝!!ありがとうございました。

This time, I decided to travel to Kyoto with my mother. Since my elderly mother would find it easier to take a taxi rather than ride the train and go around, I requested that. The driver was very calm, which made me feel at ease.

I communicated the temples and places we wanted to visit, and he kindly suggested some recommended temples along the way, which I really appreciated. He also accompanied us inside the temples, taking photos and providing explanations. He even carried an umbrella with him because it looked like it might rain, which was a great help.

I would definitely like to book activities through VELTRA again when I travel.

今回は、母と2人で京都へ旅行に行く事になりました。高齢の母には電車に乗ってあちこち行くよりゆっくりタクシーで連れて行ってもらう方がいいと思いお願いしました。運転手の方はとても穏やかで安心してお願いできました。
行きたいお寺や場所を伝え、またその通り道にはオススメのお寺もあるのでどうでしょうと教えてくださりとても有り難かったです。またお寺の中までついてくださるので写真も撮っていただいたり説明もしていただきました。雨が降りそうだからと傘も持ち歩いて一緒に行動していただき本当に助かりました。また、旅行に行く際にはベルトラさんを通してアクティビティを申し込みたいです。

We used this service for a family trip. There were three of us: two elderly people and my daughter, and we requested a tour of Kyoto. The driver was very polite and attentive, guiding us to places that are usually hard to reach by bus. We were able to visit hidden gems and famous shops in Kyoto, as well as event locations up until today, making it a meaningful day without wasting any time. The driver took many photos without any complaints, creating plenty of memories for the forgetful elderly. Thank you very much! I will definitely use this service again when I visit Kyoto, so I appreciate your help. I recommend it for both elderly and young people.

家族旅行で利用しました。高齢者2人と娘の3人で京都観光をお願いしました。案内も運転も丁寧なドライバーさんで、普段中々バスなどでは行きにくい処も案内して下さり京都の隠れた老舗や名店、今日までのイベント場所も見学出来て、時間に無駄無く有意義な１日でした。写真も嫌な顔せずに沢山撮って戴いて、物忘れの多い年寄りにも思いでが沢山出来ました。本当に有り難う御座いました。又京都に行く時は利用させて頂きますので、宜しくお願いします。高齢者にも若い人にもお薦めします。

I came to Kyoto alone and had no plans at all, so I signed up at the last minute. It had been over 30 years since I last visited Kyoto, and I had no sense of direction, so it was great to be able to efficiently visit the famous spots in just one day. My main goal in Kyoto was to collect goshuin (temple stamps), so I chose this course that includes a visit to Fushimi Inari Taisha. There were some places where I had to wait in line to receive the goshuin, which made it a bit rushed, but I was able to visit all the places I wanted to go.

1人京都へ来たものので全くノープランだったので急遽申し込みました。京都はもう30年以上ぶりで土地勘が全くないので1日で名所を効率的に巡ることができるので良かったです。私の京都第一目的は御朱印巡りだったのって伏見稲荷大社を巡ることができるこのコースを選びました．御朱印を貰うのに並ぶため、時間に余裕が無い所もありましたが行きたい所はすべて行けました。

This time, we used a yakatabune (a traditional Japanese houseboat) with my family, and it was truly a wonderful experience. We were able to see the boatman skillfully maneuvering the boat up close, which excited the kids greatly. The view of Arashiyama from the water was exceptional, and we had a very luxurious time. It was also nice that we could bring our own drinks, allowing us to relax and enjoy at our leisure. The staff were friendly, and I can wholeheartedly recommend this activity.

今回、家族で屋形船を利用しましたが、本当に素晴らしい体験でした。船頭さんが巧みに舟を操る姿を間近で見ることができ、子供たちも大興奮でした。水面から眺める嵐山の景色は格別で、とても贅沢な時間を過ごせました。持ち込みが可能なので、好きな飲み物を片手にゆったりと楽しめたのも良かったです。スタッフの方々も親切で、心からおすすめできるアクティビティです。

I went on a trip to Kyoto with friends for the first time in a while, and I wanted to make the most of our time by visiting the main attractions, so I joined this tour. I was a bit anxious about being with foreigners, but the tour guide explained everything clearly, and we were able to enjoy sightseeing without any delays in our meeting times.

友達と久しぶりの京都旅行、時間を無駄にせずに主要な所に行きたくて、このツアーに参加しました
外国の方達と一緒で不安もありましたが、添乗員さんがわかりやすく説明もしてくれて、集合時間も遅れること無く楽しく観光できました。

I consulted and was taken to places where I could enjoy the cherry blossoms while avoiding crowds. For lunch, I went to a local soba restaurant without tourists and was able to have a leisurely meal.

相談して人混みを避けながら桜を観られるところをまわってもらいました。
ランチも観光客がいない地元のお蕎麦屋さんに行ってゆっくり食事ができました。

The guide explained in both Japanese and English, which was helpful since I had a friend from Australia who only understands English and a Japanese elementary school daughter who only understands Japanese. However, it was a bit hard to understand, and the kids seemed a bit confused. I think if they had incorporated some quizzes or activities, the children would have enjoyed it more.

ガイドさんが日本語と英語で説明してくれて、英語しかわからないオーストラリア人の友達と日本語しかわからない日本人の小学生の娘がいたので、助かった。ただちょっと聞き取りにくく、娘達はちょっとちんぷんかんぷんな様子で、クイズとか取り入れてくれたら子供も楽しめたんじゃないかと思う

We used the Kyoto Seven Lucky Gods pilgrimage with six people. It was great that we could complete it in one day and move at our own pace. It was helpful that it rained on that day. We were also able to have a leisurely lunch. They kindly showed us where to get the goshuin (temple seals). I would like to use this service again.

京都七福神巡りに6人で利用しました。
1日で回れ、自分たちのペースで動けたのが良かったです。
当日、雨が降っていたので助かりました。
お昼もゆっくり食べることができました。
御朱印の場所も丁寧に教えていただきました。
また利用したいです。

I accidentally signed up for this inbound tour and was a bit worried, but the guide was fluent in English, Chinese, and Japanese, and was kind and responsible. The tour itself was very fulfilling, and it included a visit to "Miyama Kayabuki no Sato," which is not part of other day tours to Amanohashidate, so it was a very satisfying day.

If I had to point out something, the photo of the "kaiseki cuisine" listed in the tour details was different from what we actually ate, so I think it would be better to include photos of the dishes that will be served.

間違ってこちらのインバウンド向けのツアーを申し込んでしまい、少し心配していましたが、英語・中国語・日本語を流暢に操り、親切で責任感の強いガイドさんでした。ツアー自体も内容が充実して、ほかの天橋立日帰りツアーにない「美山かやぶきの里」の散策も入っているので、大満足の1日でした。
強いて言えば、ツアー詳細に載せてる「会席料理」の写真は食べたものと違ったので、実際に提供される料理の写真を載せるべきかなと思いました。