Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Monkeys, Matcha and Temple Tour

Although we did a short tour, Amy was wonderful! She arranged for us to have a traditional lunch where she met us afterwards to tell us all about the meal and the history of the area. She walked us through a temple where we had fun learning and taking photos. We walked through the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest and into the little town where she introduced us to so many different things. There was no time wasted as she kept us moving. Amy had so much energy and was so much fun and we enjoyed our time with her. We hope to return and would definitely love to meet up with her again.

I cannot speak highly enough of Amy Sato, who was our tour guide during our Kyoto visit on Sept. 26. Prior to leaving the U.S. for our visit to Japan I was in frequent contact with Amy regarding the attractions we wished to see. My partner and I are both senior citizens and I wanted to tailor our tour to meet our physical limitations. Amy was so flexible and cooperative in helping us to choose an appropriate itinerary. Once there we found her to be a remarkably affable and knowledgable guide. After providing us with an unforgettable experience in Kyoto, she even called a taxi for us and accompanied us on the ride back to our hotel to be sure we arrived safe and sound. Thank you so very much, Amy, for providing us such a memorable visit to your lovely city.

Amy was bubbly, fun, and incredibly personable throughout the tour. Communication before the tour was excellent, and she made sure everyone knew what to expect and where to meet. Her passion for Arashiyama was obvious and made the experience much more engaging. She took initiative to keep the group moving smoothly and was always looking for ways to enhance the experience. Starting at the moss temple, we walked through the historic streets of Arashiyama and eventually made our way to the bamboo forest. Along the way, Amy brought the area's history and traditions to life and explained Japanese customs using visual aids, which made everything easy to understand and much more memorable. Her enthusiasm was contagious, and it was clear she genuinely enjoys sharing the culture and beauty of Arashiyama with visitors. We learned a lot while having a great time and would highly recommend touring with her. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Amy was absolutely outstanding. She was very flexible and always adapted the itinerary to our interests and preferences. Her knowledge of Japan was impressive, and her energy and enthusiasm made every day enjoyable. She paid close attention to every detail and genuinely wanted us to make the most of our trip and create unforgettable memories. We especially appreciated how caring and attentive she was with our son, making him feel included and comfortable throughout the experience. We highly recommend her to anyone visiting Japan!

Amy gave a highly energetic and fun tour of several temples and shrines (including Tenryu ji Zen temple and gardens), the bamboo forest, and, the kimono forest. Amy took many photos of us and always made sure to get the best photo possible. It was a great tour!

Silvina B.United States

She was amazing! Very informative and accommodating! Truly a great experience!! ❤️