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based on 16 reviews of Kyoto and Nara Day Tour - Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle, Todaiji
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The tour was well organized and the guide was super friendly. Would definitely recommend! It was nice to have someone do the planning for us. In Nara, watch the deer closely or else they eat your pocket's item. Fun.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, United States, July 2008
This tour was great. We got to see the Imperial Palace and a lot of deer! I never knew deer could be so at one with humans. Lots of history and informative. Definitely one to see.
Reviewed by: Diana S, United States, July 2008
This was the best thing we did during our two week stay! The only thing I would do different would be to take a full day to Nara; this was an amazing place and the deer are so incredible! Everyone should take this tour!
Reviewed by: Stephanie B, United States, June 2008
Our guide was fabulous. He was lively, witty, and kept the bus time between stops entertaining with his jokes and informational with his overview of Japanese style. He certainly helped make the tour memorable. We enjoyed every place we visited, and although we would have liked to spend a bit more time at each stop, we realize that this tour was to give us a flavor for Kyoto and Nara. I would, without hesitation, recommend this tour to anybody visiting Japan.
Reviewed by: Leslie B, United States, April 2008
This was a wonderful all-day tour visiting lots of key places. The highlight of the day was the time spent with the adorable deers. I only wish we could've spent more time at Kinkakuji Pavilion.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, United States, July 2007
Golden Pavilion is beautiful and Todaiji in Nara is an amazing structure. Lunch was wonderful with terrific variety. Tons of deer in Nara. Our Nara tour guide, however, did not adequately keep the group together or make sure everyone knew what to do when. He disappeared before we exited Todaiji. I've taken many tours, through Viator and others and never had this happen before. We made it back to the bus just fine, however, and I would still recommend the tour in general.
Reviewed by: Roberta W, United States, June 2007
Golden Pavilion is a must-see.
Reviewed by: Christina S, United States, June 2007
What an excellent tour! It was very well organized. Our English speaking guide was awesome. If you are up to date with the history of Kyoto, then the tour will make so much more sense.
Reviewed by: Chad G, Australia, June 2008
Nice tour.
Reviewed by: Brenda S, United States, April 2008
Great choice of the places and very convenient way to explore two cities in one day.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, Australia, April 2008
It was a nice day.
Reviewed by: Hendrikus C, Netherlands, October 2007
Shame we could not visit the castle that was advertised on the itinerary. Otherwise, I very much enjoyed the tour and I would highly recommend it to visitors who only have a limited time in Kyoto.
Reviewed by: Gordon L, Australia, May 2007
My husband and I had only one day to see what we could of Kyoto and Nara. The tour was wonderful. We really enjoyed feeding the deer in Nara as well. The trip was well worth the time and expense.
Reviewed by: Katherine A, United States, May 2007
Great tour to get an overview of parts of Kyoto. Definitely need to go back and take a closer look at some places as average time spent at the sights was about 50 minutes. Tour guides brilliant and very informative. A good but tiring day, would recommend to others.
Reviewed by: Louise P, United Kingdom, April 2007
Enjoyed the day a lot. Both guides were very good.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, Australia, August 2006
