Umeda tours

this is the most ideal day trip for Kyoto/Nara/Arishiyama .. In a packed day from 9-5:30 you see the best of these places. The bus is super clean and spacious while the timings are so punctual .. this is strongly recommended !!

You need to do your research on how you can go to OCAT bldg or Osaka Shin station since the tour strictly adheres to the schedule. They gave 15 min extension for those who are late. To save money, bring winter shoes or shoes that have spikes so you won't easily slip on snow. Better bring winter jackets and water repellant pants so you can play on the snow for several hours. Food is quite pricey in the ski resort.

Hands down this is the best part of our kyoto trip. I don’t normally take part in travel tours but the entire experience made me think that it’s worth it. We had the opportunity to travel the northern part of Kyoto with ease and without worrying about anything. Our guide, Harry, made everything fun and informative. He even took the time to look for us when we were late for our lunch just to make sure we have enough time to eat before our next transfer. Hopefully, our future guides are like him! By the way, lunch was superb. All the spots were magical and made me appreciate Kyoto so much more. Also, I accidentally left some of of the souvenirs in the bus but they kept if for me and I just picked it up in their Namba office the next day.

I was worried that it would be canceled because there was a forecast for rain yesterday and today in Osaka, but luckily it didn't rain while the bus was running, which was nice. They provided blankets, but it was a bit cold. The bus seats were very close together, and the Japanese couple behind me talked so loudly that my ears started bleeding. Japan has the same time zone as Korea, but the sun sets much earlier. At first, I tried to book the 7:10 bus, but it wasn't available, so I chose the 5:10 bus. It would have been even colder if I had chosen the 7:10 bus. The Midosuji lighting was pretty.

We had an excellent experience with this customized chartered car tour. The 10-hour day, including a round trip from our hotel, was incredibly convenient and allowed us to make the most of our time. The van was spacious and spotless, providing a comfortable ride throughout the day. Having a Chinese-speaking driver was a big plus, especially for our mum, as it made communication smooth and stress-free. While tolls, parking fees, and attraction admissions weren’t included, this was clearly communicated beforehand and wasn’t an issue for us. This tour was the best way to see exactly what we wanted at our own pace. Communication with the company was clear and straightforward, making the entire process easy. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a hassle-free and personalized sightseeing experience!

Never miss this trip during your time in Osaka. The view from top of mountain with minus degree weather, you need to spare your jacket wisely. Plus the illumination at night time before coming back to Osaka, it's totally recommended.

Himeji Castle is awesome, majestic from the outside and full of history on the inside. If going in winter suggest to wear thermal socks and shoes has to be taken off to enter the castle inner rooms. Arima Onsen is in a quaint town with lots of cafe and eateries. The tour guide was very friendly and the tour itself was well paced with ample time to explore the sights.

Our driver Chen Fei is very nice and friendly. We sent the tour operator our itinerary and they made suggestions on how to enjoy our tour better. True enough, we didn’t encounter too much tourists in our destinations. We did a customized tour of Kyoto as follows: Fushimi Inari - Ninenzaka/Kodai-iji - Shirakawa Lane - Philosopher’s Path - Kyoto Imperial Palace. Tourists started flocking Fushimi Inari at 9am. Ninenzaka, which was packed a week before our visit was almost empty. I highly recommend this tour group and Chen Fei. thank you for making our Kyoto trip unforgettable.