Our guide Atsuko Kitani was a wonder. She even scouted the location of our machiya days before our arrival to assure our meeting would be smooth. At the outset there was some confusion about our itinerary, but without skipping a beat Atsuko cheerfully juggled the schedule she had so carefully prepared and we were able to visit all the sites we had requested -- and then some! Our walk along the Philosopher's Path (with an unexpected riverside shopping experience) was a highlight of the day. Atsuko was loads of fun and VERY generous with her time and knowledge of Kyoto. We loved seeing the city through her eyes.

I would highly recommend Japan Awaits for anyone looking to explore Kyoto. Their commitment to delivering a memorable and immersive experience is evident in every aspect of the tour. I'm grateful for the wonderful memories created during this tour and can't wait to explore more of Japan with Japan Awaits in the future.

Had a fantastic day in Kyoto with Takama-san as our tour guide. He was punctual and showed us around with great enthusiasm. I loved the way he explained everything to us that everything had a long history story behind it.

My Wife unfortunately has a health condition flare up making her unable to walk much. The tour guide was very kind, helpful and accommodating.