I'm honored to be the first tourist on this route. Our tour guide, Daisy, was very enthusiastic and friendly, and the driver was excellent. As Mount Aso is currently closed, the attraction was replaced with Takachiho Shrine, followed by a visit to Takachiho Gorge. After lunch, we gathered and set off for Kusasenri. By the way, it's best to bring your own lunch, as there aren't many restaurants to choose from near this attraction. Kusasenri is beautiful, and we stayed for about an hour. Afterwards, we headed to Komezuka, stopping for about 10 minutes. Luckily, the clouds parted at that time, and we were able to see the "matcha pudding" even on a cloudy and rainy day. Then, we drove to Aso Station. The scenery along the way was beautiful. A small suggestion: it would be great if we could stop for a while at the places where cows and horses graze. We arrived at Aso Station at about 15:30, and after a short visit to the station, it was just the right time to catch the Aso Boy train. As I was the only tourist on this route, I joined a group with other passengers who didn't have the limited express train included. The tour guide was very thoughtful and helped me book a window seat. The best part of the Aso Boy train ride is the first half, where the scenery is like something out of a fairy tale. There are also amusement facilities on board for children to play with. We arrived in Kumamoto at about 17:00, which was just the right time to have dinner and do some shopping in the surrounding area. Overall, it was a very memorable experience.