Sakurajima tours

Basically, taxi drivers are very friendly. The language barrier is a bit of a problem. If you use a translation app, there won't be much of a problem. Kagoshima itself doesn't have many tourist attractions, so the average itinerary is limited to shrines, gardens, and observatories. It's okay to use the time between the airport and the hotel, and the cost-effectiveness is not bad.

Tour guide Mina is very professional! She provided very detailed introductions to all the attractions! A tour bus was waiting as soon as we got off the boat, making the most of all the sightseeing time, and she got the guests back to the pier on time! Five-star recommendation!

Punctual pickup, excellent service, and a well-planned itinerary.

We had greet time in Kagoshima. Private car that we’ve booked was really proffesional and full with responsibility. Mr. Nagayoshi was kind and very helpful. we’re enjoy kagoshima even though it’s only few hours.

It was supposed to rain the night before the tour, so it was cloudy and cold enough to see our breath until late morning. However, thanks to our self-proclaimed weather fairy guide, Jeon Ara, we were able to see Mount Fuji on our way back to Tokyo. It was a breathtaking view after a long wait, making for a perfect end to our trip! I appreciated that Guide Jeon Ara adjusted the itinerary based on the weather and on-site conditions, rather than sticking to the planned order. She also gave great recommendations for delicious snacks at each location and provided accurate guidance and explanations. I realized that seeing Mount Fuji is more difficult than expected and requires a lot of luck (😅). Since the temperature is about 5 degrees colder than in downtown Tokyo, I think April would be a great time to visit, as the cherry blossoms will be in full bloom and the weather will be warmer throughout early, mid, and late April. 🌸

2025/12/28 This was my first trip to Fukuoka with my family. We bought a package tour and saw snow in Japan for the first time. We even had a small snowball fight. The tour guide said that the group the day before couldn't make it up because of the snow on the ground. We were lucky today. Although there wasn't much snow on the ground, it was still a great experience. The scenery in Itoshima was really beautiful, and the palm trees were lovely. We had a lot of fun on the swings, and it was a great place to take pictures. The Ichiran factory is also a great place for a walk. At lunchtime, the tour guide arranged for us to eat Ichiran ramen. I heard it was the main store, so we didn't have to wait in line, which was also a great treat. Finally, at Miyajidake Shrine, we enjoyed delicious food and watched the sunset, a perfect combination. So happy!

Fantastic tour guide! Passionate about Kagoshima and very knowledgeable. He always took things at a slower pace for us older folks, waiting and keeping us together. Highly recommended! Tour guide Xu Jie is fluent in English, Chinese, and Japanese and a truly enthusiastic guide. Highly recommended for those planning independent travel!

This trip included both Kumamoto and Kagoshima, and I'm so glad that Mina was our leader for both days. She was very kind and attentive, made excellent arrangements, and constantly shared information about local Japanese culture and features along the way. This made all of us feel safe and happy, and it was definitely worth participating in.