Beppu

Klook offers the best prices. If you want to experience the charm of the Northern Kyushu region, I recommend taking the JR. I bought a three-day JR pass and visited Kokura, Mojiko, and Kumamoto. I highly recommend Kokura Castle; although it's a reconstructed castle, it offers many interactive activities for visitors. You can also try on kimonos for free and take photos, or experience horseback archery—it's definitely worth a visit. If you get off at Kokura, you must try the chicken udon noodles at the standing noodle shop on the Kitakyushu Station platform, which has a long history; it's very affordable and delicious! Mojiko is a beautiful harbor with a European flair, perfect for exploring various historic buildings and taking photos. Curry is a famous local dish there. Kumamoto Castle, one of Japan's three great castles, has several centuries of history and is a reconstructed castle with significant historical value. The castle's main color is black, and its appearance resembles a samurai, giving it a majestic presence. I suggest taking the tram to Kumamoto Castle to experience the local culture and daily life.

A very comfortable trip. The tatami room is suitable for family outings. The scenery, food, and souvenirs along the way are exquisite. The stations we stopped at were also worth getting off to walk around and see. If I have the opportunity in the future, I would like to try other unique trains!

This was my first time purchasing a private car service in Japan. Since I speak Japanese, I initially contacted several local Japanese taxi companies, but their quotes were too expensive. After comparing prices, I purchased a private car plan on Klook. The driver's driving skills were very stable and safe, and they also helped me keep track of time to avoid extra charges for overtime. Overtime is charged at JPY 8,000 per hour. I would use this service again if I have the opportunity.

I ended up traveling alone and wasn't sure what to do, but luckily there was a tour available, so I joined it! I was feeling lost on my own, but Guide Joo Young-chan was incredibly kind and explained everything to me, including good places to visit and precise timing. Thanks to him, I was able to create wonderful memories. And thanks to U Tour and Guide Joo Young-chan, I even got free snap photos through the Chiiz app, which was fantastic! I'm truly grateful, and I felt this was an essential tour that I would definitely book again if I ever return to Fukuoka! I highly recommend it for families, couples, and solo travelers alike!!!

Our tour guide, Daisy, provided thorough explanations in Chinese throughout the trip and was very attentive to the elderly members of our group. She even created her own recommended Google lists for different areas and enthusiastically helped us call to reserve delicious kamameshi (rice cooked in an iron pot) at the restaurant in front of Yufuin Station. We got to try all three flavors: beef, chicken, and eel—it was truly amazing! At Tenmangu Shrine, she professionally advised us on which shops to visit first (as they were closing soon) and shared tips on how to pray and make wishes. On the way back, she recommended great places to eat and fun things to do in Fukuoka. Tour A offered a rich and interesting itinerary, allowing those who love shopping and good food to enjoy a fulfilling day. However, the schedule was tight and felt a bit rushed, and the travel time between destinations meant we couldn't fully enjoy shopping (how much do I love shopping, anyway?). Next time, I'd like to visit Yufuin on my own (I bought so many Miffy items!).

The best part of this trip, besides the diverse itinerary, was probably the photos taken by our guides. Free photo shoots? That's something other travel agencies don't offer! And they used a Leica camera! The unique, emotional feel of the photos perfectly matched Japan. Honestly, I didn't realize it much when they were taking the pictures during the trip, but after receiving the edited photos, I thought back to that time and realized that photos are truly what remain. Our guide was also incredibly kind and felt like a close friend who took care of us without any burden, from before the trip until the very end! Thanks to her, I was able to enjoy the trip comfortably with my parents. I highly recommend this tour to anyone considering a Yufuin tour with their parents! Due to circumstances, I couldn't experience the onsen, but if you go to Yufuin, I really hope you'll try the hot springs. The foot bath at Beppu Kamado Jigoku was so wonderful that it made me understand why people love onsens. If I have another chance to go, I'd love to travel with 'Travel Han Geureut' again. Guide Lim Jeong-won, you worked so hard! I hope to see you again next time.

I recently took the Dazaifu + Yufuin + Beppu day tour. Overall, the itinerary was well-planned, and the attractions were definitely worth visiting. However, it rained all day, which certainly impacted the experience and my mood. The planned cable car ride was canceled due to a typhoon and replaced with a visit to Umi Jigoku (Sea Hell), which was a bit disappointing. Still, the attraction itself was unique, though it would have been more complete if we could have stuck to the original plan. Yufuin itself is beautiful, but with the constant rain that day, walking around the town was a bit inconvenient, and I couldn't browse or take photos at my leisure, which slightly diminished the overall experience. Despite the weather and itinerary changes, the tour guide was excellent 👍 and very responsible throughout. I left the group in Yufuin to stay two nights there and one night in Kurokawa, enjoying the open-air hot springs (rotenburo). When I left the group, the guide even helped me call a taxi 🚕 so I could get to my hotel smoothly, which was truly thoughtful.

The trip was so good. We went to the zoo in the morning and then to umi jigoku, seeing mount yufu on the way to yufuin. Our guide Nicole Yang was very good in explaining and very helpful. She help me taking pictures since I am a solo traveler.

We had a lovely time during the entire tour. We had enough time at every stop for us to enjoy. The itinerary was well organized. We were never rushed. We had Matthew with us as our tour guide and he was really great in giving us informations regarding the scenic areas that we went to. We really appreciated his calm demeanor throughout the trip and his food recommendations. He sent us links and locations for us to easier navigate them. He was responsive to all our inquiries and always emphasized safety and to contact him should we have any concerns. All in all we had a wonderful experience.