Our guide Pepjin was enthusiastic and full of knowledge about the Gion area of Kyoto. A good evening tour on which we learned a lot and got to see things we wouldn't have otherwise. Recommend.

Ms. Jenny M., Kyoto, 20 Jul 2017

The trip and leader were great. Only issue was it went way over time (I dropped off at 11pm as the remainder pax continued to the market). This was mostly due to the festival & crowds, so not really helped. Leader Uri was excellent. His local knowledge and passion for Japan was obvious and infectious. I loved his stories and unique experiences of living in Japan. He also managed the group well in the crowds and not lose anyone.

Mrs. Karly H., Kyoto, 20 Jul 2017

Very informative guide and loved the whole evening

Ms. Jackie S., Kyoto, 20 Jul 2017

This was a good tour to get a deeper view of some of the temples and areas of Kyoto. It was well-planned and using trains at key points meant that the tour was focussed on Kyoto sights rather than walking miles! We had a good group, which meant it was a pleasant afternoon, as well as plenty of 'access' to the guide so we could ask any questions we had. We asked lots of questions about Kyoto, Japan and japanese culture and our guide was easily able to answer. Ikume had a great sense of humour, was friendly and welcoming. She also had a good sense of timing that kept the tour moving but it wasn't rushed. It was a hot day when we went (32 degrees) and our guide made sure that there was plenty of opportunity to buy water/drinks and when we stopped there was shade available. We liked the use of pictures as part of the tour. Our kids (aged 12 and 9) enjoyed the tour too, especially that we were able to add a couple of 'goshuin' temple stamps to our books while on the tour.

Ms. Bronwen J., Kyoto, 08 Jul 2017

I would highly recommend - the guide's knowledge and enthusiasm was excellent. The pace of the tour was just right. The religious and cultural insight's really made our trip to Kyoto.

Mr. Liam N., Kyoto, 30 May 2017

Whilst it is easy to see these sights without a guide, and we spent five days in Kyoto seeing quite alot, the insights our guide Manabu shared into the history and culture and modern day Kyoto were priceless. We had a really fun time also. Even my husband and daughter who thought they were over seeing temples and shrines in Japan really enjoyed this tour.

Ms. Deanna M., Kyoto, 10 May 2017

Very knowledgeable and friendly guide. Told us so many different things about Japanese culture – it was a very worthwhile evening.

Mr. David H., Kyoto, 07 May 2017

We had an excellent guide (April 22) .. he was able to explain the temples and their significance and had great knowledge of Buddhism and Shintoism and was able to explain how they fitted into contemporary Japanese life. It meant that we able to view other temples away from the tour with more knowledge than we would otherwise have had - this made our whole Japan experience more enjoyable

Mr. Andy H., Kyoto, 02 May 2017

A fun day out - enthusiastic guide ... the guide we had the day before with Urban adventures (Kyoto Cultural walking tour) was better at explaining some of the complexity of Japanese religion (he was outstanding - so we understood lot more than we would have just from this tour ... but this guide was lovely, thoughtful and full of energy

Mr. Andy H., Kyoto, 01 May 2017

Great tour and our guide was extremely knowledgeable. I would recommend this tour

Ms. Emma N., Kyoto, 30 Apr 2017