Murasaki Mura tours

The beach wasn't very beautiful on a cloudy day ⛅, but the strong wind was perfect for Cape Zanpa. We mainly came to the central part of the island for it, but unfortunately, the lighthouse stairs weren't open. The overall experience was good; the attractions weren't too close together, and we finished early, so there was no traffic. The complimentary ice cream 🍨 and burger set were both excellent. The ice cream had a local flavor, and the fruit flavors were all dairy-free. I recommend the citrus flavor; I had watermelon, which I felt no one else chose, and it had a slightly spoiled 🍉 taste. The Southeast Botanical Gardens were exquisite and compact. The plants in the main garden weren't particularly exotic; compared to botanical gardens in China like the South China Botanical Garden, Xiamen Botanical Garden, and many famous botanical gardens in Southeast Asia, their richness was stronger. However, the botanical garden excelled in its overall layout, looking very much like it was lovingly crafted by a master gardener. Our tour guide, Xiao Lian, is from Fuzhou. She was very enthusiastic and attentive throughout the trip, taking care of everyone. Having lived in Okinawa for over 30 years, she has a deep understanding of the local culture.

The absolute highlight of my Okinawa trip was this sunset kayak tour! I was feeling down because it rained for three days straight after arriving in Okinawa, but as soon as I got into the kayak, the rain stopped, a double rainbow appeared, and the sun came out :) I was truly happy watching the sunset. However, the water near the kayak launch area was incredibly murky before heading out to sea, which made me a bit hesitant to put my feet in (it felt like muddy water). Anyway, your shoes and clothes will definitely get wet, so be sure to bring flip-flops, and if you don't like getting your clothes wet, definitely bring a raincoat!!! I highly recommend kayaking on a nice day 🙌🏻

Wonderful experience, it had been raining and was cloudy. We were provided with rain ponchos. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and shared about the area and environment. We saw birds and hermit crabs. Guide was great with answering g our questions. Recommend this experience with this organization.

My parents had such an amazing time today. Our guide was fenomenal. He explained everything and was there to guide us through the experience. We went on the kayak first it wasant to hot or to cold, very peaceful, and we got to learn more about plants of Oki. After we had a short break and went to the fishing spot. We were lucky enough to catch a fish and then they arranged with a local restaurant and it was fenomenal.

I really liked the trip. I happened to see the sunset🌇. It was very beautiful. The instructor would help take pictures, but it was not a professional photography and it looked ordinary. Because there was some delay in our itinerary, we told them that we might arrive a little later, but we were sternly told that if we were late, we would not be able to participate at all and there would be no refunds. We had to arrive before 16:00, so we rushed like crazy to get there on time, but we were still at the scene. I still had to wait for almost half an hour before setting off, and I also saw that other groups were still able to participate even though they were late, which I didn’t feel very good about. You can bring your mobile phone and camera while playing and taking pictures. There is a high chance that pants and underwear will get wet, so it is recommended to bring an extra piece. He will change us into slippers. This is not bad. You can bring an extra towel to wipe your feet. It is more convenient to change shoes ashore. . Overall, it is recommended that you must visit Okinawa.

although it was raining in the afternoon but I really enjoyed the tour. Erina was so helpful and always assisting us, she’s friendly and always smiling and of course…beautiful hehe. THANK YOU so much ERINA👍

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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!