Kitakyushu Motonosumi Shrine Red Torii & Mojiko/Karato Market & Sarakurayama Cable Car Day Trip (Departing from Fukuoka)

Great value for money. The places we went to were far from each other so having joined this tour was definitely worth it. I personally love the view from Mt. Sarakura. It was a stunning sun shining view from the cable car and from the viewing decks. It was truly breathtaking. How we wished we could have seen the actual sunset from the top as well as the night view but since it was summer, the sunset will be at 19:30 and the tour needs to comply with the set schedule. Tour guide Hedy was nice and approachable. We had a smooth ride and we felt like the timings on each designated stops had ample time to enjoy the places without the need to rush. I highly recommend this especially if you want to maximize your time in Fukuoka and visit many places in just one day.

Incredible tour led by Kevin! Monotosumi Shrine Red Torii has a breathtaking view. We had fresh seafood for lunch in Karato market/Mojiko and ended the journey in Mt. Sarakura with stunning panoramic vista. Thank you JRT!

I went to Karato Market, where the sushi was affordable, beautiful, and fresh, but I had to wait in line for a bit because there were so many people. It was my first time trying the pufferfish soup, and I also ate some very fresh fried items. Afterward, the shrine we visited was incredibly beautiful, and the weather was perfect. Our tour guide, Zhang Chao, also took photos for us. He clearly wrote down the meeting times at each location and even told us to take a picture of it so we wouldn't forget, which was a great idea! Finally, the night view from Mount Hiko was absolutely stunning!

Our tour guide, Xiao Wang, was excellent, and his photography skills were top-notch! The driver's skills were also superb! Today's itinerary was rich and relaxing. Karato Market was incredibly delicious 😋—so affordable and fresh, it's a must-visit! At Motonosumi Shrine ⛩️, a hidden gem in the mountains, the gods must be less busy, so our wishes are sure to come true 🤣. The million-dollar night view is perfect for couples, but unfortunately, it wasn't dark enough, and we didn't have enough time. Still, enjoying a cup of coffee together was very satisfying.

This activity was definitely worth it! Since we were traveling independently and wanted to visit Motonosumi Shrine, joining this one-day tour made things much more convenient. We were very lucky to have Jimmy as our guide on this trip. His initial self-introduction on the bus immediately livened up the atmosphere and had everyone laughing heartily. Since there were also foreigners on the tour, he spoke both Mandarin and English, which was excellent and easy to understand. I'd also like to commend the driver's excellent skills; although the journey was a bit long, we rested very comfortably. The only slight disappointment on this trip was that when we reached the mountain, the fog was too thick, so we couldn't really see the scenery. I look forward to coming back next time to see the beautiful views!

It was a great trip to see a lot in a short amount of time! Personally, I prefer to stay a bit longer, but it's absolutely clear and expected beforehand that this isn't possible with such long distances. The tour guide was super nice and shared interesting information about each stop. The schedule was always kept, and the bus driver was also very kind. The attractions themselves were also super beautiful and delicious (food market).

Thanks to tour guide Alex for the arrangements. The guide provided commentary in both Chinese and English. The entire day's itinerary and timing were perfectly organized. Without a guided tour and transportation, it would be very difficult to visit Shimonoseki's Kanmon Bridge, Karato Market, Motonosumi Shrine, and enjoy the sunset and night view from Mt. Sarakura all in one trip. The timing was just right, making this a highly recommended tour.

Although the drive was a bit long, this trip was definitely worth it. Motonosumi Shrine offers beautiful scenery, and the sunset and night views from Mt. Sarakura were also stunning. Our tour guide, Ms. Jiang, was very attentive, shared a lot of travel information, and enthusiastically helped us take photos. I sincerely recommend this tour!

The sashimi and sushi at Karato Market were delicious, but it was a shame we could only gaze at Moji Port across the water, and our dining time was too short. Our second stop, the shrine, was closed, so we couldn't visit, which was a bit disappointing. At our third stop, the cable car and monorail, we could only take a quick look and snap some photos before leaving due to the long drive beforehand. Overall, the trip was a bit disappointing because the travel time was too long, preventing us from fully enjoying it. It would have been much better if the attractions on the itinerary were closer together.

The round trip to Motonosumi Shrine took nearly three hours, but the local scenery was not as impressive as I had imagined (over a hundred torii gates plus one unique rock formation; CNN's 2015 evaluation is now more than 10 years outdated), and we couldn't even visit the shrine itself. Therefore, I suggest that Klook, if possible, arrange other attractions in Northern Kyushu as alternatives, which would offer better value for money. Special thanks to our guide, Daisy, who was incredibly warm and responsible. She was concerned we wouldn't have enough time to explore Mount Sarakura properly and might miss the last cable car down. She even arranged a separate cable car for our group to descend and, worried about us getting cold, advised us to wait indoors. She truly is a thoughtful guide, and I give her a five-star rating. Excellent!