Kumamoto Prefecture

It's now very convenient to pre-order JR PASS on KLOOK. You just need to fill in the name and date of birth for each person according to the number of people, and you can immediately receive the electronic file. It's much more convenient than having to exchange vouchers in previous years!! Moreover, KLOOK's exchange rate calculation is more cost-effective than buying from the official website, which is very suitable for travelers who are meticulous about every penny when going out to play!! XD Then, after receiving the electronic voucher, you can immediately go to the JR official website to reserve seats on sightseeing trains or the Shinkansen, which is very convenient!! We booked the Northern Kyushu 3-day pass because the trains to Yufuin are very popular. If you get the JR PASS number early, you can reserve seats a month in advance!! The physical ticket can be collected at the Kyushu station windows upon arrival. In addition to the Yufuin no Mori train requiring advance seat reservations, I was able to reserve Shinkansen seats at the machine the day before visiting Kumamoto Castle and Kokura! Very convenient!! Highly recommended to purchase JRPASS

Easy booking through Klook. Super easy redemption at the airport. Seat reservation: No problem at the machine. But not always necessary, sometimes we just rode in the unreserved car. Staff always very friendly. We used it in Kyoto, Osaka, Nara and Hiroshima. Everything worked out great.

The 2-day Kyushu SunQ Pass is a great value, allowing you to ride buses throughout northern Kyushu. Activate it by entering your email address; you'll receive a password via email. Use this password to unlock the code, which starts the activation. You can then use it to reserve buses to other cities.

I used this pass to travel to Kurume and Kokura. I've been to Shimonoseki twice before, so I skipped it this time. Kurume wasn't actually in my plans, but a train happened to be there, so I just hopped on for a 'P's Trip' and searched online to see the giant Buddha statue. For reference, you can take bus number 31 or 35 (310 yen) from Kurume Station and walk for 5-10 minutes. Then, the next day, I went to Kokura to eat burdock root udon and go shopping at 2nd Street, lol. Fukuoka is expensive, so Kokura has more affordable brands. Especially Niko and... it's pretty and the vintage items are cheap, so I found some great deals. If you feel a barrier in Fukuoka, you can shop for various things in Kokura, lol. When you take the train, they come to check your ticket, so you have to turn it on and show it on the internet. Sonic trains have unreserved seats in cars 4-7...

Convenient and the driver is very accommodating. No issues with safety

We had an amazing experience on this one-day tour covering Mount Aso, Kusasenri, and Takachiho Gorge. Everything was thoughtfully planned and well-paced, so the day felt relaxed rather than rushed. There was enough time at each stop to explore, enjoy the views, and take photos without pressure. Our guide, Jimmy Liu, really made the difference. He was extremely attentive and proactive, giving important reminders before each activity and sharing useful tips and tricks along the way. He was also very impressive in how smoothly he switched between Chinese and English, making communication clear and effortless for everyone in the group. Each destination was breathtaking on its own, but with Jimmy’s guidance, the trip felt even more special and stress-free. I booked the trip last minute so I wasn’t able to get the boat ride but I’d suggest to get that option if you can cause the waterfalls look breathtaking.

We booked this day trip which covers the three places that we wanted to visit in Kumamoto, namely the Kumamoto Castle, Mount Aso and Kusasenri Grassland. We wouldn’t be able to cover them all in one day if we are to travel by ourselves by public transport. Booking through Klook is easy & convenient. On the day before the tour, I received email from the agency Gogoday Travel informing the meeting place, guide’s name and phone number and bus number, which is very assuring. The meeting place is conveniently located next to Hakata Station. The itineraries are well paced, allowing us sufficient time in each location including lunch. We are lucky to be blessed with good weather and were able to ascend to Nakadake crater at Mount Aso. Our guide, Mr Sun Nan is very professional and friendly. He gave clear explanations in both English and Mandarin. We enjoyed ourselves tremendously on this day trip. Highly recommended!

Experience: If you're planning a visit to Kumamoto, this is a must-see destination. My visit to Kumamoto was specifically to see Kumamoto Castle. After visiting, I felt it was definitely a worthwhile choice. However, it was unfortunate that Kumamoto Castle was partially destroyed by the earthquake in 2016. It was also impressive to see them taking a long-term approach to properly restoring the cultural heritage site. Tip: If you purchase your admission ticket in advance on Klook, you can enter quickly by showing it directly to the staff without having to purchase or exchange tickets, so avoid the long lines and buy your tickets in advance!

Everything was going very well in this trip. We went to Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine and the experience was magical. After that we went to Mount Aso and we were fortunate to be allowed to go near the crator although there was quite a lot of activity in the crator, Right after we took photos we were told to leave immediately. after that we went for lunch and along the way we saw Mt Kusasenri. We had horse sashimi for lunch and we bought Aso milk which was yummy! Lastly we went to Kurokawa onsen town and the town is so quaint and lovely. We were able to have such great magical time because of our guide who gave us tips along the way of what to do etc. we also enjoyed hard boiled eggs from him too