Kyushu: Mount Aso Crater, Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine & Takachiho Gorge Day Tour (Departing from Fukuoka)

I joined a Klook day tour visiting Mount Aso, Takachiho Gorge, and Kumanoza Shrine, and it was a wonderful experience. Our guide, Mr. Chen, was very friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. He explained the history and background of each place clearly and made the trip enjoyable for everyone. Mount Aso was impressive with its beautiful scenery and volcanic landscape. Takachiho Gorge was definitely the highlight of the trip – the view of the gorge and waterfall was stunning and very peaceful. Kumanoza Shrine was also a nice cultural stop with a calm and spiritual atmosphere. The tour was well organized and the transportation was comfortable. Overall, it was a great way to visit these famous spots in one day without worrying about transportation. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Kyushu.

I specifically want to praise our tour guide; they were super nice, fluent in English, Japanese, and Chinese—truly versatile! They were very kind and took great care of every tourist. The driver was also excellent and looked after me well, keeping me company during the otherwise boring car rides. The scenery was beautiful, and every spot was lush, picturesque, and well worth visiting. The value for money is quite good. The only thing to note is that if you're not in a hurry, you might prefer to visit each location individually, like boating in Takachiho, as this tour can feel a bit rushed. If that bothers you, please consider carefully. However, if you want to see a lot, it's definitely worth it!

Our tour guide, Wang Qi, arranged a tightly packed itinerary, confirming multiple times that the crater was open. He immediately adjusted the order of the itinerary, satisfying the travelers by completing three important destinations in one day. The crater, Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine, and Takachiho Gorge are all unique attractions in Kyushu! I highly recommend this itinerary! Our group of 15-16 people traveled by minibus, which was convenient for a small group. Luckily, our group was all young people, making the experience relaxed and energetic. We returned to Hakata Station on time. This itinerary requires a lot of physical stamina, so those with knee pain or the elderly may want to reconsider.

Due to the earthquake in the Kyushu region, we changed the tour to Miyazaki for safety reasons. I am Korean, and the guide was fluent in English, Japanese, and Chinese, so if you know a little of any of those three languages, you'll have a comfortable trip. Also, it seems like the guides are assigned randomly, but the guide I had was very kind! Oh, and since you'll be walking quite a bit, I recommend wearing comfortable shoes. For dining, it's a good idea to research restaurants in advance or consider bringing a packed lunch.

We met at 7:50 AM. Our guide for the day was Xiao Chen, and we're very grateful to him for giving us a wonderful day trip experience. Xiao Chen's explanations were very professional and clear, and he also recommended delicious food. This tour involved a lot of driving and did not include meals, but Xiao Chen arranged rest stops along the way for everyone to take a break and grab some snacks. The first leg of the journey was from Hakata to Takachiho (2.5 hours); the second leg was from Takachiho to Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine (50 minutes). The Aso Red Beef Rice Burger at the shrine's parking lot was about 200 NTD and was absolutely delicious. The third leg was from the shrine to Kusasenri (1 hour). Unfortunately, due to an incident in January, we couldn't go to the crater, so we went to Kusasenri instead, where we stayed for about 30 minutes, which felt a bit rushed. This tour involves a lot of walking, so be sure to consider your physical stamina!

I was the only Japanese person on this tour, but the female guide, Chen-san, was very attentive and spoke to me, so I was able to enjoy the tour without any worries. She also provided Japanese guidance for me alone on the bus. Thank you so much! There's not much time to eat slowly at the destination, so it's a good idea to bring your own food and drinks that you can take on the bus. There are many hills to walk, so I wouldn't recommend it for those who aren't physically fit! I think it was a tour with good value for the price.

The overall experience was great, allowing us to visit Takachiho Gorge, Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine, and Kusasenri all in one trip. It's perfect for travelers only staying a few days in Fukuoka. Also, our guide, Mr. Ishibashi, provided excellent service and very detailed explanations. Everyone gathered quickly, making it a truly good experience.

This was a perfect trip! We're so thankful to Mount Aso for providing us with such beautiful weather. Our guide, Wang, was very experienced and changed the volcano viewing to the morning, allowing us to see the most, most, most beautiful Mount Aso crater. There was no strong sun or wind either. We went to Takachiho in the afternoon, and the heavy rain that had been threatening all day finally arrived. Luckily, we had already seen all the attractions, so we just relaxed in a gazebo and waited for the rain to stop. It was nice to slow down the pace of our busy itinerary and relax a bit. The Chinese communication was perfect for our first trip to Kyushu.

I got to see volcanoes, canyons, and rainbows this time!!! Super lucky. Although the weather wasn't great, it was sunny and rainy on and off, but luckily we didn't get rained on at all. The timing wasn't as tight as the reviews said. We met at 8 AM, and there weren't many people at the time, probably because this route isn't very popular. It looks tiring, but it's actually okay, so they arranged a medium-sized bus for about 20 people. Our tour guide, Wang Qi, was great, and the other tour members were friendly and punctual. A great experience! In the end, Tour guide Wang even took us to Yodobashi Camera, which was the most surprising place in Fukuoka for me. Shop well, they have everything, and it's cheap.

Our tour guide, Xiao Chen, was excellent, providing great historical insights and pointing out must-see photo spots. It's a shame we couldn't get closer to Mount Aso, and the round trip in one day was really too far (almost five hours of driving). This made the sightseeing time feel a bit rushed.