We would have loved to have had our tour guide to show up or at least call us. We had a reservation, sent an email and had our travel agency follow up with the tour company and it was a no show. It was so disappointing to wait in front of our hotel and have no one pick us up. And the phone number listed on our reservation? It was not to their company. Kyoto is a once in a lifetime lovely place and this tour company should not be counted on to help you enjoy it.
9
925erikak
August 15, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Great Arashiyama Tour
Sanka, our driver and guide, was wonderful! He took us to many places in and around Arashiyama including the bamboo forest, monkey park, kimono forest, Otagi Nenbutsuji, and the Golden Pavilion. He was very kind. He was able to go at a pace suitable for my elderly mother, and he was patient with my 3 children. Thank you Sanka!
事業者からの返答
Thank you very much for your kind review. We are delighted to hear that Sanka provided a comfortable and enjoyable experience for your family. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again on your next visit to Japan.
M
manulih2026
August 10, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
About Tour
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I had a wonderful experience on this tour! Our guide was very friendly, kind, and knowledgeable. He took me to Nara Park, Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Kinkaku-ji, and Nishiki Market, and explained everything so well.
It was a very enjoyable and unforgettable trip. I really appreciate his guidance and kindness throughout the tour. Thank you so much for making my trip so special! I highly recommend this tour. 😊
事業者からの返答
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and kind words! 😊 It was truly a pleasure to be your guide and share the beauty of Nara, Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Kinkaku-ji, and Nishiki Market with you.
I’m very happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found it memorable. Your appreciation and recommendation mean a lot to us. Thank you again for choosing our tour, and I hope you have many more wonderful travels and unforgettable experiences in Japan! 🇯🇵✨
We look forward to welcoming you again in the future!
J
Juanita T
August 5, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
An enjoyable and budget-friendly 8-hour tour around Kyoto
Writing
Sanka was an excellent driver and guide. He explained each destination clearly and was always happy to help us take photos. He also gave us great recommendations for delicious restaurants that suited our budget. Even though the weather was extremely hot, we stayed enthusiastic throughout the trip thanks to Sanka's friendly company and support.
事業者からの返答
hank you so much for your wonderful review! It was a pleasure being your driver and guide. I’m very happy to hear that you enjoyed the destinations, restaurant recommendations, and photo stops.
Despite the extremely hot weather, your positive energy and enthusiasm made the trip enjoyable for me as well. I truly appreciate your kind words and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again on your next visit. Wishing you many more wonderful travels! 🙏😊
7
777chrystalt
July 22, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Full day tour in kyoto
We had a great time! Very nice experience! Great tour-guide and photographer! Thank you Sanka!
事業者からの返答
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you had a great time and enjoyed the experience. It was a pleasure being your tour guide and photographer. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back for another memorable adventure soon!
G
Guide21591329453
July 4, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Excellent Kyoto Tour – Highly Recommended!
We had an amazing experience on this Kyoto tour. Everything was very well organized, and we visited some of Kyoto's most beautiful and historic places. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and explained the history and culture in an interesting and easy-to-understand way.
The schedule was well planned, giving us enough time to enjoy each location without feeling rushed. Transportation was comfortable, and the entire experience was smooth from start to finish.
This tour was a wonderful way to explore Kyoto, especially for first-time visitors. Thank you to our guide and the team for making it such a memorable day. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Japan!
事業者からの返答
Thank you so much for your wonderful and detailed review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such an amazing experience exploring Kyoto with us. It's great to know you enjoyed the beautiful historic sites, the well-planned itinerary, and the comfortable transportation. Your kind words about our guide mean a lot, and we're delighted that the history and culture made your visit even more memorable. Thank you for recommending our tour to others. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure in Japan!
S
Sherpa35675153018
September 21, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Great and fun filled
Aka the tour guide and driver took us to all day Nara tour . He was very good . Explained the history and all related stories to us . Recommended some great restaurant for lunch .
C
Clarissa_L
April 7, 2025 · via Viator
"English speaking driver tour" with a driver who does not speaking English and no tour
Our family paid $ 600 for a so-called "private tour" to Kyoto, Nara and Osaka with a Chinese speaking guide initially. The night before the trip, a guy called my cell and went over the schedule with me. He told me that only English tour was available. I agreed to have English tour.
The next day, the driver who speaks almost no English arrived our hotel. There was no tour at all; the driver functioned like a taxi driver to send us from one spot to another spot, even worse than a taxi driver because we were pressured with timing. I had to communicate with him by translation software. He just waited outside the spots and I texted him the time to pick us up.
By the end, we could not finish the scheduled spots.
That was a disaster. I do not recommend this tour. We did not learn anything from the driver at all.
We just came back to united states last night. We planned to complain to Viator directly to request partial refund!!
事業者からの返答
Thank you for your feedback. As explained before the tour, we provided a driver-guide service, not a separate professional tour guide. The driver’s role was to assist with transportation and help you move between locations efficiently. We apologize if this did not meet your expectations. We always try our best to support smooth travel and appreciate your understanding.
2
235adriens
July 25, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Amazing day trip
We toured Kyoto and the surrounding areas and temples through an amazing guide named SANKALPA. He was absolutely incredible! He knew all of the best spots to show us, the temples were all beautiful, full of history, very enjoyable, and the best places to take some amazing pictures! At the end of our tour, he brought us to the “shopping street”/market and it ended up being an great ending to our day tour. If you have a day to fill, I would definitely trust and recommend Sankalpa to show you around. He picked us up promptly at the train station and dropped us off at temples and waited for us to finish touring them before bringing us to the next one(s)! He also showed us a great spot filled with different restaurants that we could pick from for lunch! This is a full-day experience, and you will be walking a lot, so be ready for it and I hope you like adventure! Sankalpa was super friendly and knowledgeable!
1人が参考になったと回答
事業者からの返答
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you had such a great experience with Us. We are passionate about sharing the beauty and history of Kyoto, and we’re so glad it showed throughout your tour. We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another adventure in the future. Safe travels!
D
DarshanaP49
June 25, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Kiyoto City Tour with Family
Our recent family tour of Kiyoto was greatly enhanced by the excellent service provided by our driver, Mr. Thilina. His professionalism, friendliness, and expert driving skills contributed significantly to our positive experience.
From the moment we started until the very end, the tour was well-organized, engaging, and filled with memorable activities that catered to both adults and children alike.
事業者からの返答
Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us! We're delighted to hear that Mr. Thilina's professionalism, friendliness, and expert driving skills made your tour of Kyoto memorable. It’s wonderful to know that our well-organized and engaging itinerary catered to both adults and children, creating lasting memories for your family.
We look forward to welcoming you again in the future!
Warm regards,