Published on May, 2025
Hina gave an excellent tour. Unexpectedly, I was the only one signed up for her tour. I thought it might be awkward being the only person, but she was super easy to talk to and provided great insight into the history and traditions of the sites we visited. While we went past typical and crowded tourist spots such as the tory gates and the main shrines, this tour included more secluded areas around the mountain side such as the bamboo forest and other tucked away shrines that felt peaceful.
I walked away from this tour feeling fulfilled seeing everything I wanted and more, while gaining a much deeper understanding of Japanese history, traditions, and culture. If given the choice, I would choose do this tour again. I would recommend anyone wanting to explore Kyoto or learn about Japan to do this tour!