Hakata Station tours

Several of the attractions are natural energy spots, lush with green trees, perfect for breathing in fresh air and clearing your mind, while also learning about the origins of Japanese mythology. Getting to these spots from Fukuoka isn't very convenient, so this tour was a huge help, and the itinerary was very well-planned. Kamishikimi Kumano-imasu Shrine is integrated with nature, surrounded by greenery, much like a place where forest spirits from Princess Mononoke might appear. Amano Iwato Shrine and Amano Yasukawara tell the story of how eight million gods lured Amaterasu Omikami out of hiding. Takachiho Gorge is where the young deity Ninigi-no-Mikoto descended to Ashihara no Nakatsukuni (the Central Land of Reed Plains), and the air there feels divine, inspiring awe. Be prepared for some physical exertion, as there are stairs and hills to climb, but it's definitely worth the effort! Our tour leader, Zheng Yu, switched effortlessly between Chinese and Korean, providing thoughtful guidance and clear instructions. He clearly communicated the meeting times for each stop in advance and also informed us that there wouldn't be a dedicated lunch break, so we'd need to eat during our free time. He also pointed out convenient dining spots. It felt like the time allotted for each location was just right, never rushed. At the end, he even gave us Takachiho Gorge's specialty steamed buns as souvenirs. Despite being the rainy season, it didn't rain, and the weather was incredibly cooperative. Our tour leader was very organized, and our fellow travelers were very nice. It was an excellent experience! Many thanks! 🙏

This project is a highly valuable and worthwhile itinerary. I had originally read online that Kumamoto Castle might be closed for maintenance, but luckily, we were able to visit! The ginkgo and cherry trees were truly beautiful. The timing was just right; if you want to eat and shop, you need to move quickly and take fewer photos to have a chance to try everything. The tempura was incredibly delicious and a must-try; it was sold alongside the bear-shaped cakes, and both were tasty and adorable. Aso Volcano, however, was a shame... we couldn't visit due to a red alert, which was the only disappointment. Our tour guide mentioned that it's very rare for Aso Volcano to be on a green alert, and even they couldn't predict the timing. The scenery was truly beautiful. Oh, and definitely bring a windbreaker! We thought it wouldn't be cold, but we were absolutely freezing. You should also try the coffee, and if you want to experience buying a lucky bag in Japan, you can grab one. The lucky bags contain a selection of the store's key items, so if you don't want to pick out souvenirs, you can just buy a lucky bag; it has plenty of things to give as gifts! It's excellent value for money, though it did rain a few times and disrupted things. There's also a supermarket where you should definitely buy things if you can. The Aso Musume strawberries are very popular, but they are incredibly sweet and delicious, not sour at all, with a fragrant strawberry aroma. There are other varieties of strawberries too, and the prices are all fantastic!

Participating in this Kyushu day tour, I was deeply impressed by the professional performance of our tour guide, Coco Kinzan. The itinerary covered the Takachiho Railway, Takachiho Gorge, and Amano Iwato Shrine. Coco Kinzan introduced the unique features of each attraction clearly and thoroughly, and supplemented the information with local culture and mythological backgrounds, making the entire trip more informative and engaging. Her management of the schedule, reminders for meeting times, and care for the group members were also very thoughtful. The arrangements were well-organized, ensuring everyone felt safe and comfortable throughout the journey. Overall, this was a smooth and pleasant experience, and I truly felt her professionalism and passion for service. I sincerely recommend Coco Kinzan; she is an excellent and trustworthy tour guide.

Our tour guide, Kevin, is very experienced and responsible. He goes above and beyond to satisfy everyone in the group. Attentive and reliable, this is definitely a day tour worth joining!

Guide was friendly and to the point. Niki castle was overrated for me- had empty rooms inside which made no sense to me. Kinkaku-ji is a must do in Kyoto, Aarishyama area and Fushimi Inari were superb too. my parents don’t walk a lot but they were able to do this comfortably in the time that we had each place. we just went to the start point for Fushimi inari. For aarishiyama do take the bamboo route and then enter the Tenryu-ji temple from back gate- it cut downs the walking and the temple has a lovely garden

Our guide was amazing. she was knowledgeable and super sweet. There were just enough informations and fun facts that she curated about each sumo. she highlighted some popular sumos among viewers and reminded us of when they are on stage. this has got to be one of the highlights of my trip. we got super lucky with the place and timing. My husband and I enjoyed every bit and learning about sumo wrestling. The meeting point may be a bit confusing but we got there about 15mins early to leave wiggle room. ☺️

Masami was very thorough in explaining the characteristics and historical stories of each attraction, and she answered almost every question. I highly recommend her to anyone interested in the future.

My family and I participated and we were quite pleased with our guide Sekina. She spoke mostly in Mandarin and honestly I thought her English was passable. She’s very helpful though and was good with her food recommendations. The trip was a little rushed but we did go to 3 places with quite a distance between so the driving time was long.