Kumamoto Prefecture

This was such an inyerestimg experience and it was really great to get to make something of our own.

At first, I thought simply drawing and sheathing the sword would be enough for you to practice! But since it's a trial lesson, perfection isn't required. Completing the whole process is more important. We practiced a set of moves, learned about Miyamoto Musashi and the history of Niten Ichi-ryu, and there are so many other interesting things. Kumamoto is truly a city of samurai.

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...

Our driver, Ms. Feng, who accompanied us, is very familiar with various attractions in Kyushu. Although we only visited the Moji Port and Kokura Castle area, she generously shared information about Nagasaki, Kagoshima, Aso, and other places. Moreover, she had a great grasp of time and was very familiar with the road conditions, making it a wonderful experience.

We had an amazing experience on this one-day tour covering Mount Aso, Kusasenri, and Takachiho Gorge. Everything was thoughtfully planned and well-paced. There was enough time at each stop to explore and take photos without pressure. Our guide, Jimmy Liu, 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, trip felt even more special and stress-free.

This tour is a must if you are in Fukuoka! 💜 Our tour guide (Nicole) is very kind and very helpful. She is also very good in speaking english ✨💜All of the places we visited are great! The highlight is the Amaterasu Railway ride that is absolutely picturesque. You should visit is during sakura season 🌸