Kinrin Lake tours

I wanted to go on an African safari, but I didn't have the confidence to rent one, and the distance was far, so I was worried and found this tour. I saw a review that said there was a guide who could speak Korean, but I was worried that communication would be difficult, but the guide spoke Korean very well~ Guide Lee Hyang-yong, who I often see in reviews! He explained things so kindly and I was able to finish the tour without any inconvenience^^ I saw three Yufuin Safari Hell Hot Springs in one day, so I was a little disappointed that my stay in Yufuin was too short. Next time, I plan to try a tour that goes to Yufuin and other places. If you have children, I definitely recommend trying a tour that includes a safari^^

Our tour guide was Wendy and she spoke Chinese, Japanese and English! She was very entertaining throughout the trip and provided lots of good recommendations. The timing went very smoothly, even during a long weekend. I do wish we spent more time at Mount Yufu and less time at the onsen places. I enjoyed more food at Yufuin - the kabosu udon, cheese shiitake, and pudding daifuku were yummy!

Since she is fluent in Korean, Japanese, and Chinese, she gave us detailed explanations and interesting stories about each place we went to. She was sensible and accurate in telling us the time, and she told us where to take pictures, what kind of food was delicious, and which course would be most efficient to take. She was kind. The kids followed the guide's words well, saying that they had to follow everything she said, and they liked it because it was so hard, but they had fun, and the schedule ended with them shouting "Awesome!" ㅎㅎ And I was worried because I didn't have much experience driving overseas, but since it was quite far from Hakata Station, I'm more satisfied with using a guide. I slept comfortably on the way there and back! However, the course description seemed to include the zoo admission ticket, but when I checked the inclusions again, it was not included, so there was an additional fee, and when I added a car seat because my child was young, it cost more than I thought, so I was a little surprised. However, it was an unavoidable item, and the guide kindly explained the whole story, so it was okay. The zoo was quite large and I was able to see the animals up close, so I didn't regret not taking the safari tour bus. In fact, since there were no iron bars, I was able to see the animals more closely through the large glass windows. Thanks to this, I had a very fulfilling day. This is the guide I want to use on my next trip. I highly recommend it!!

I really liked the tour, so I'm going to write down some great tips for Koreans!! At the meeting point, I didn't know that the person holding the yellow Gogoda picket was the tour guide. Fortunately, I received a KakaoTalk message from the guide on the morning of the tour, so I called him and found him (there were many other tour meetings at the meeting point besides us). Guide Kang Chun-hwa speaks Chinese and Korean so fluently that I couldn't even guess what nationality she was! I liked the detailed information she provided in every word she gave, and the places and food she recommended, and she was kind. I also liked that the tour schedule was generous enough to enjoy everything. The only regret is that it would have been better if we could have taken the zoo bus (some animals on the zoo bus were sticking around to ask for food), but the tour bus stopped at every animal spot, which was nice (I personally think that if you sit on the middle window on the right side of the car, you can see more animals) ☆ Since we decided to stay in Beppu, we didn't return to Hakata Station, but we got off at the last hot spring tour and told them. However, there were also travelers who started the tour from Yufuin and returned to Hakata. I think it's good to use the tour bus in various ways. (The guide gave me a coupon in Yufuin, so I bought mayu cream at a discount, but the yogurt recommended for 330 yen was really delicious, so I slurped down 4 yogurts on the spot. ㅠㅠ I recommend the 330 yen yogurt over the other yogurts! You have to eat the shiitake mushroom skewers too!!!ㅎㅎ Since you have a lot of time to eat during the tour, it's better to skip breakfast! ☆☆

Today's itinerary is very suitable for adults, children and elders. You can easily transfer to various attractions without having to drive yourself or wait for the shuttle bus in the hot weather. Thank you to the driver for cleaning the car super clean before going to the zoo so that we can take clear photos in the car. Today's tour guide Tan Yingying gave us detailed information about the attractions. She is very good at Chinese, English and Japanese, which made us have a very good trip.

I followed the itinerary alone, and the tour guide was gentle and kind. He would ask if I wanted to take photos~🥹✨I don’t have to worry about what to do alone, so I left very beautiful commemorative photos~😍He also explained a lot of local introductions and recommended where to go next~Every attraction is worth visiting, and there is plenty of time to visit the Yubuyuan! The weather was very good! In the end, even if a passenger forgot to bring a souvenir when getting off the bus, the tour guide would quickly come forward to ask after finding out, which is really considerate! 🥰

Kevin was an incredibly energetic and upbeat tour guide - always smiling and ready to answer all our questions. He gave clear directions on where we were headed next and exactly when we needed to get back, which kept everything running smoothly. His recommendations were spot-on too - especially the wagyu bowl I had in Yufuin, which was a definite highlight! Overall, it was a fantastic experience exploring the countryside with someone so knowledgeable and full of positive energy. Thank you, Kevin!

We had a great experience on the tour yesterday! Our guide, Ada, was fantastic—very helpful and clear in communicating the timing and expectations throughout the day. Everything ran smoothly thanks to her. My only wish is that we had more time to enjoy the wisteria park—it was absolutely stunning and truly the highlight of the trip.