Tours de TOTO Museum

Una experiència molt bona, vam trobar fàcilment el punt de trobada a l'estació de Hakata. La guia, Nanami, va ser especialment amable i va canviar amb fluïdesa entre el xinès, l'anglès i el japonès, explicant-nos l'itinerari i donant-nos una breu descripció dels llocs d'interès. El minibús també era molt còmode i el conductor conduïa molt bé. Si teniu maletes, cal contactar prèviament per correu electrònic. Avui hem tingut sort, tot i que el dia era ennuvolat amb ruixats, no ha plogut durant les nostres visites als llocs d'interès, tot i que ha plogut força pel camí. El mar agitat i el torii vermell brillant també van ser una experiència molt agradable. L'interior de la cova d'Akiyoshido és força fred i humit, així que és recomanable portar una jaqueta; dóna la sensació d'una exploració de coves. Els creps de la gelateria a l'entrada de la cova eren normals i no gaire barats.

Although this day tour only has 3 attractions, each of them has its own unique features and is well worth a visit. The sushi at Karato Market was fresh and delicious; we didn't go to the most famous shop because the queue was simply too long, but just randomly picked a nearby one and were already very satisfied, especially the fatty tuna, which melted in your mouth! We tried the pufferfish sashimi, which wasn't anything special. The rows of red torii gates at Motonosumi Shrine, paired with the blue sky, white clouds, and the endless sea, made me subconsciously take dozens of photos! Mount Sarakura at dusk and as the night lights begin to glow is truly enchanting! It's very suitable for photography enthusiasts, just make sure to reserve enough time for the round-trip cable car. The tour guide, Mr. Cheung, was very attentive; he always clearly stated the meeting times and reminded everyone when it was a good time to use the restroom. Explaining the itinerary and background information of the attractions along the way in English, Mandarin, and Japanese was effortless for him, definitely deserving of praise!

This tour includes a total of 3 attractions. The distances between them are quite far, making for a long drive and a slightly tiring experience. The seafood at the Karato Market was fresh and reasonably priced, and we really enjoyed the meal. Each piece of sushi cost around 200 to 600 Japanese yen, and seafood rice bowls with mixed seafood or salmon roe were available for 1,000 to 2,000 yen. The indoor dining area on the second floor requires a fee of 300 yen per person. Finally, regarding the night view from Mount Sarakura, the weather was not very good; it was very foggy and we couldn't see anything. Fortunately, the fog cleared up a bit when we took the cable car back down, providing a perfect ending with the night view. There is a panoramic restaurant on the second floor of the mountain, but seating is limited. As soon as the cable car arrives, you need to hurry and place your order; otherwise, once the seats are full, they stop taking orders. The restaurant only has about 12 tables, and due to a shortage of staff, the food is served very slowly, so you need to keep an eye on your return transportation time. Our tour leader, Ms. Yang Meng, was very friendly and shared a lot of useful information.

Un dia ple de llocs interessants, prepareu-vos per a un viatge llarg... i porteu menjar si podeu, molt. El santuari és bonic, però m'encanta l'estada a Moriko Port. Aquesta és una bona relació qualitat-preu, gràcies Nicole per un viatge ben organitzat... el teu anglès és bo!

Overall, the trip was good, but I wish we had more time to explore Mojiko. Since it was a weekend, Mount Sarakura was very crowded, with long queues. Unfortunately, we missed the sunset and reached the top when it was already dark, windy and freezing cold, so there wasn’t much to see. Our tour guide, Robin, was very nice and attentive and took good care of everyone throughout the trip.