Co dělat ve městě Aso County

Díky panu Oohashimu byl celý den plný a zábavný! Jako individuální cestovatel jsem byl velmi šťastný, že jsem mohl vidět horu Aso, o které jsem si myslel, že je obtížné se k ní dostat kvůli problémům s dopravou! Počasí bylo slunečné a bez mlhy, takže jsme viděli všechny scenérie, a byl jsem šťastný, když jsem se lehce procházel a jedl chladnou mléčnou zmrzlinu. Bylo skvělé, že nám před příjezdem na každé místo zábavně vysvětlil vlastnosti a představení místa, doporučil okolní restaurace a také místní speciality Kumamota, které byste si neměli nechat ujít! Především to byla opravdu pohodlná cesta bez jakýchkoli nepříjemností, protože pan Oohashi mluvil plynule jazykem. Děkujeme!

Nemluvím mandarínskou čínštinou, pouze anglicky. Ale průvodkyně Kong byla velmi nápomocná a přátelská. Snažila se ze všech sil. Doporučuji tento zájezd. Nenašel jsem žádný jiný anglický zájezd, tak jsem přišel sem. Bylo to úžasné. Bohužel jsme nemohli jet vlakem, protože byla bouře a kvůli dešti nikdo nemohl jet lodí + nemohli jsme jít na horu Aso, protože byla zavřená. Navzdory tomu to byl nakonec opravdu dobrý zážitek. Vřele doporučuji.

Sun Peng, our guide, deserves a perfect score! He was incredibly knowledgeable about Kumamoto throughout the trip, explaining the unique features of each attraction. To be honest, the scenic train wasn't really worth it; 2300 yen per person just to see some mountains. It wasn't as beautiful as the Ghibli train I rode in Hakone, Tokyo. It was a shame we couldn't go boating in Takachiho Gorge today. The scenery was nice, though slightly less impressive than Hokkaido's Blue Pond. My only criticism for the guide is regarding Takachiho Shrine. Going there is fine, but the path is genuinely difficult, so be prepared. However, on the way back to the parking lot, the guide told us to follow Google Maps to the third parking lot, which would have been a disaster! You absolutely must return to the slope and head straight for the third parking lot. When you go to the shrine, there's a fork in the road on that slope; pay attention to the sign for the third parking lot. It's only 300m that way. Do NOT follow the map! Our large group followed the map, but luckily, I had seen the sign on the way in, otherwise, we would have been completely lost trying to go back the same way! The cheese buns the guide recommended were pretty good, and the cream puffs were also nice, filled with ice cream. I didn't get to try the summer iced tea special. The horse meat sashimi and barbecue were decent, but don't have high expectations; it's not as good as grilled beef. Next, regarding the guide's recommendations at Kusasenri: I didn't buy the keychains, nor the horse oil cream, but I did get a fridge magnet. The green house was a bit hard to find, so you need to look carefully. The beef burger was sold out. The only thing I think is worth recommending, which the guide didn't, is the ice cream. If you go, remember to try the ice cream at the museum! Oh, and I should mention that the time at Kusasenri is quite short. If you climb to the observation deck and then want to eat or shop, it might be a bit rushed. Be prepared to just have ice cream! The fridge magnet is cute and worth buying for 800 yen! Finally, the Ten Ga Ten ramen was a bit unappetizing; the firm noodles were very salty, not as good as Ippudo in Osaka, haha. Ippudo is also salty (apparently ramen is meant to be paired with sake). As for the Osmanthus fried rice: it tasted like something any Chinese restaurant could make, so there's no need to specifically try it in Japan, haha! Overall, this group tour was actually pretty good, just a bit rushed. Of course, that's because there were many places to visit, and it wasn't a self-guided tour, haha! I would definitely join a group tour again if I have the chance!

Tato prohlídka byla opravdu skvělá, pokud milujete zvířata a chcete je vidět zblízka. Užila jsem si průvodkyni Zhu Zhu, byla tak milá a i když mluvila jen málo anglicky, byla úžasná a ujistila se, že jsem stíhala zbytek skupiny. Byla tak okouzlující a dobrosrdečná, pomohla mi objednat všechna jídla ze všech obchodů a stánků a nabídla mi svůj deštník a dokonce i sladká jablka. Vřele doporučuji tuto trasu, za jeden den toho uvidíte spoustu!

Náš průvodce Carson se nám moc líbil!! Když jsme se poprvé potkali, zeptal se na náš preferovaný jazyk, protože moje čínština je dost špatná, takže jsme s ním chtěli mluvit anglicky, ale překvapivě uměl i kantonsky! Během úvodů mluvil čínsky a anglicky (rozuměli jsme oběma) a pokud jsme měli nějaké dotazy, mohli jsme použít kantonštinu, což bylo prostě perfektní. Opravdu se mi líbily hory a měla jsem čas nakoupit a fotit. Osobně nemám moc ráda onseny, ale potěšilo mě, že tam byla baculatá kočka a ty jedinečné budovy. Carson nás také upozornil na hady, protože to byl první slunečný den po dnech deště. Carson byl velmi nápomocný a plný informací, opravdu se nám líbil jako náš průvodce, což byl jeden z hlavních důvodů, proč jsme této společnosti důvěřovali a jeli na další výlet.

Sraz byl v 7:50. Náš průvodce pro ten den byl Chen, a děkujeme mu za skvělý zážitek z jednodenního výletu. Chenovy výklady byly velmi profesionální a jasné a také doporučoval dobrá jídla. Tento výlet zahrnoval velmi dlouhou dobu jízdy a nezahrnoval jídlo, ale Chen zařídil zastávky na odpočinek, aby si každý mohl odpočinout a doplnit zásoby. První úsek cesty: Hakata do Takachiho (2,5 hodiny); druhý úsek cesty: Takachiho do svatyně Kamishikimi Kumano (50 minut). Rýžový burger Aso Akaushi na parkovišti u svatyně stál asi 200 tchajwanských dolarů a byl opravdu vynikající. Třetí úsek cesty: svatyně do Kusasenri (1 hodina). Bohužel kvůli lednové nehodě jsme nemohli jít k sopce, takže jsme místo toho jeli do Kusasenri, kde jsme se zdrželi asi 30 minut, což bylo trochu uspěchané. Tento výlet zahrnuje hodně chůze, takže je důležité zvážit, zda na to máte dostatek fyzické kondice!

Although the guide primarily provides information in Chinese, if you can speak a little Japanese or English, there won't be any issues with the itinerary. They even used a translator and made a tremendous effort to communicate. We were very grateful. I tried to close the air conditioning vent on the bus, but one side of the plastic was broken, so it couldn't be fully closed. While this was a minor inconvenience, I don't think it's significant enough to negatively impact the overall rating. It seems that the parking lot at Kusasenri, or whatever that rest stop is called, gets quite congested if you drive there, as there are often no available spaces. I think taking the bus and enjoying a more comfortable journey is a better option.

Several of the attractions are natural energy spots, lush with green trees, perfect for breathing in fresh air and clearing your mind, while also learning about the origins of Japanese mythology. Getting to these spots from Fukuoka isn't very convenient, so this tour was a huge help, and the itinerary was very well-planned. Kamishikimi Kumano-imasu Shrine is integrated with nature, surrounded by greenery, much like a place where forest spirits from Princess Mononoke might appear. Amano Iwato Shrine and Amano Yasukawara tell the story of how eight million gods lured Amaterasu Omikami out of hiding. Takachiho Gorge is where the young deity Ninigi-no-Mikoto descended to Ashihara no Nakatsukuni (the Central Land of Reed Plains), and the air there feels divine, inspiring awe. Be prepared for some physical exertion, as there are stairs and hills to climb, but it's definitely worth the effort! Our tour leader, Zheng Yu, switched effortlessly between Chinese and Korean, providing thoughtful guidance and clear instructions. He clearly communicated the meeting times for each stop in advance and also informed us that there wouldn't be a dedicated lunch break, so we'd need to eat during our free time. He also pointed out convenient dining spots. It felt like the time allotted for each location was just right, never rushed. At the end, he even gave us Takachiho Gorge's specialty steamed buns as souvenirs. Despite being the rainy season, it didn't rain, and the weather was incredibly cooperative. Our tour leader was very organized, and our fellow travelers were very nice. It was an excellent experience! Many thanks! 🙏

One of the best decisions we made for our Fukuoka trip! Jiang Cui was such a wonderful tour guide and truly made our experience pleasant and memorable. Although the tour is mainly designed for Chinese tourists, she made a genuine effort to communicate with foreign guests, which we really appreciated. Her hospitality and kindness meant so much to us ♡ The places we visited were all beautiful as well. Thank you for such a lovely experience!