Things to do in Takachiho Gorge

Pandora, the tour guide, was very professional, lively, and interesting. She was fluent in three languages: Chinese, English, and Japanese. There was enough time in the itinerary to enjoy and take photos at each attraction. The scenery was beautiful. Considering that I can't drive and the journey is very long, and there is no public transportation available, I joined the day trip. That day was the last day of the Japanese three-day weekend, and there were fewer people than I expected. The weather at the beginning of November was very good, but there were no autumn leaves yet. It would have been even better if there were autumn leaves. Even someone who never writes reviews has to come out and give a five-star rating!

Busy schedule packed day trip from Hakata. There was a little conflict but our guide Ms. Daisy did a wonderful job to make it work. Train was a bit short and I would recommend boat trip 100%. overall it was a good day.

great tour. guide is well experienced and excellent at story telling, providing us with good insights into the different stops.

This trip is pretty good. The Japanese train conductor on the small train is also very professional, stopping at a high point to spray a bubble machine. Even though it was raining, they were really dedicated. The colorful neon lights inside the small train tunnel are also a clever idea, so passengers won't feel bored. I have to say, the Japanese government's dedication to tourism is worth learning from. The experience at Takachiho Gorge afterwards was also great. Whether it's boating or the visual vastness of the gorge, waterfalls, etc., these natural landscapes are still very shocking when you're there. The tour guide on this trip was very busy with Chinese, English, and Japanese because the entire trip was probably a bit delayed due to the rain. Fortunately, it was later arranged very smoothly, and the guidance was also very considerate and professional. This trip was not bad, it's just that the Amanoiwato Shrine at the end was a bit eerie (in my opinion). But if I have the chance, I would like to participate in other trips again next time.

So lucky to have seen the erupting Mount Aso up close! I should buy some local horse oil, it's more expensive than in Fukuoka but way better than what's sold in the city! Thanks to guide Guo for recommending Hoshi Ramen, it was delicious, and they also helped take photos. The guide was awesome ^_^

friendly guide who is open to share :)

Today, the bus ride took 2.5 hours to arrive. If you were to take public transportation to Takachiho Gorge yourself, it would take 4.5 hours. If you're planning to visit, I recommend booking a local tour for convenience. Our tour leader, Daisy, was very professional and introduced the background of the attractions along the way.

a hassle free tour and always on time!! i recommend Kevin aka Captain America Kevin (haha) as the tour guide, so funny , kind and organized! love his energy!