Yūtoku Inari Shrine tours

Our tour guide and driver, Mr. Zhao, was excellent. He provided very detailed explanations, and on a day with bad weather, he thoughtfully drove the car right to the restaurant entrance to wait for us. He also recommended a delicious restaurant. Highly recommended!

Great tour! Boarding in the morning was fuss-free as the tour's flag number was easy to locate near the Lawsons. Even though we missed the peak season for the leaves, our tour guide Daisy made this experience wonderful! She adjusted the order of the itinery to ensure we would not be trapped in traffic since it is a friday, gave us extra time at quite a few locations, and even added in an extra stop for leaf viewing at a secret spot on the way! At each stop, she would give reccomendations for food/items we could buy, and also told us the best photo taking spots. As the tour was concluding, she even shared personal reccomendations for things to do/dining options for our remaining stay in fukuoka. The whole journey was smooth and scenic, 10/10 would reccomend!

This tour was very fun and insightful! Although the time we went on the tour for cherry blossom viewing was too early as there are very limited trees that are in full bloom, we still had a great time seeing the breathtaking sights and wonderful scenery in every location in the itinerary. Nicole, our tour guide, was also very knowledgeable, kind, and accommodating all throughout the tour. We were the only english speakers within our group and yet we didn’t really feel left out as she took her time to explain to us every detail about the stories behind each location. She also shared various recommendations of which places to go to and what food to eat (that we enjoyed very much) and took really good pictures of us. Definitely recommend this tour for those who’ll be coming over to Fukuoka during the peak sakura season in Japan! 🌸🩷

Driver Sun was punctual, proactively offered to take photos for us, and was very kind. The driving was safe and comfortable. We chose to charter a car because it was more convenient to visit Ouo Shrine and Yutoku Inari Shrine. Highly recommended.

This Mount Fuji tour was absolutely amazing and one of the highlights of my trip to Japan! Everything was well organised, the scenery was breathtaking, and we had plenty of time to enjoy each stop without feeling rushed. The best part of the experience was our guide, Linda. She was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole day so much fun. She shared interesting facts about the places we visited, kept everyone informed, and was always happy to answer questions. Her positive energy and kindness made the tour even more memorable. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. If you’re thinking about doing a Mount Fuji tour, I highly recommend this one—and if you’re lucky enough to have Linda as your guide, you’re in for an unforgettable day!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This was easily one of the highlights of our trip to Japan! If you’re a fan of JDM culture, Fast & Furious, or just love cars, this experience is absolutely worth it. It doesn’t feel like a typical tourist tour—you really become part of the local car community. Seeing legendary cars, meeting passionate owners, driving through Tokyo at night, and visiting Daikoku PA created memories we’ll never forget. A special thank you to our driver, Timi. She was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and professional from the very beginning. She made us feel comfortable, shared interesting stories, answered all our questions, and made the whole experience even more enjoyable. Her passion for JDM culture really shows, and it made the night feel authentic and special. Thank you, Timi, and the whole Gaijin Tuned team for an unforgettable evening. We would definitely do it again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting Tokyo!

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!

Even though Mt. Fuji didn’t show herself today because of the weather, we still had such an enjoyable and memorable trip. Our driver, Xiao Quan, was incredibly helpful from start to finish. He guided us to the best spots, gave clear directions on where to go, and pointed out must‑see places that made the day feel complete despite the clouds. We also loved his humor — his jokes kept the mood light and fun throughout the tour. And the rice snacks he shared with us at the end were so delicious, exactly what we needed after a long day of exploring. Xiao Quan’s kindness, attentiveness, and great energy truly made the experience worthwhile. We highly recommend this tour, and especially him, to anyone visiting the area.