Kyushu Mount Aso Takachiho One-Day Tour | Takachiho Gorge + Kusasenri + Mount Aso/Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine | Departing from Fukuoka

I had the great pleasure of joining this one-day local tour. The guide, CoCo, is very friendly and detailed. She sent me the contact details, itinerary, and some useful tips via WhatsApp the day before the trip. Despite the light rain on the day of the trip, it was still enjoyable, and I managed to capture many beautiful photos. Thanks again to CoCo.

Highly-recommended tour! The sites visited were very beautiful; it’s very good if you want to get some fresh air. It rained when we were in Takachicho Gorge but we still enjoyed the trip very much. Eichii-san is very knowledgeable and cares a lot about the guests. The driver Kimura-san is also very nice and patient.

We had an amazing experience on our tour to Mount Aso and the surrounding areas in Fukuoka today. Our tour guide, Jimmy Liu, was incredibly open-minded, friendly, funny, and welcoming throughout the entire trip. He created such a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere that the whole group felt comfortable from the start. What we especially appreciated was that we never felt rushed. We had enough time at every stop to properly explore, take photos, enjoy the scenery, and really experience each location instead of just quickly moving from place to place. The organization of the tour felt very balanced and thoughtful. Jimmy also shared interesting information in a very entertaining way and made the entire day genuinely fun. You can really tell that he enjoys what he does and cares about giving people a great experience. Highly recommended if you are visiting the Fukuoka / Mount Aso area — this was definitely one of the highlights of our trip. Greetings from Germany, Niklas.

We participated in a well-organised day tour with JRT guided by Jimmy. As Mt Aso was billowing smoke, we could not get up to the crater and the itinerary was revised to visit Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine instead. We enjoyed the vast green fields at Kusasenri, good weather at Takachiho Gorge and the day tour was made even more enjoyable with the tour guide's humor. Jimmy made sure the group kept to the time and gave good tips on how to beat the crowd. His jokes definitely made the long bus rides less tiring!

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.

We visited 3 places below and had a blast Kishima-dake (Mt. Kishima) Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine Takachiho Gorge If you want fun tour in Japan deff find COCO She was the best tour guide in Japan😁

Despite the rainy weather, our day trip to Mount Aso, Takachiho, and Kumano Shrine was a very good experience overall. Our guide, EIICHI, was incredibly dedicated, providing bilingual explanations and introductions throughout the journey, which allowed us to learn about local Japanese culture even on a day trip. He was also very friendly and thoughtful towards elderly travelers, constantly reminding them to be careful and suggesting places to rest. The overall atmosphere was very relaxed and comfortable, and we had ample time at each attraction to explore, look around, and take photos. The driver also drove safely and smoothly, making the ride comfortable enough to sleep without getting carsick.

This tour is very cost-effective and perfect for tourists traveling from Fukuoka to Kumamoto. Takachiho Gorge is located in Miyazaki Prefecture, while Mount Aso and Kusasenri Highland are in Kumamoto Prefecture. You can visit two major attractions in one day, spanning Kyushu. The time spent at Takachiho Gorge isn't long, but it's sufficient. Although I didn't get a chance to go boating, it was relaxing to walk along the valley. I was lucky that the Mount Aso crater was open today, even though it was a bit foggy. The scenery at Kusasenri Highland was beautiful. I saw Komezuka, which looks like a matcha pudding, and enjoyed milk ice cream and milk. There were many souvenirs on the first floor of the gray building, and I bought coffee and a refrigerator magnet. On the way back, I took the Aso Boy train back to Kumamoto, which was super cute. It was a worthwhile trip!

this daytrip has been the highlight of my 3-week kyushu round vacation. takachiho gorge is beautiful, though it was such a pity that mount aso is still closed and we can only barely see it fr afar at kusasenri. It will be better to shorten the time at kusasenri plains since there is nothing much to see and allow more time at takachiho gorge area as it was so crowded and there is also a bit hiking n queuing for the boats which makes it very rush for passengers taking aso boy train (I had to miss my lunch and rush to take the bus to the train station which is totally unexpected). Nonetheless our guide Yang Meng did her best to make sure all of the participants are safe and enjoy their trip as much as possible! thanks!!

This tour allows you to visit both Takachiho and Aso, two major attractions. If you're planning a trip to Kumamoto, you can also purchase a train tour along with it. They allow you to bring one piece of luggage if you notify them in advance, and you can take the train directly from Aso to Kumamoto, saving you travel time. Because the weather was so bad, I thought I wouldn't be able to see Mount Aso, but at the last moment the crater suddenly opened, although it was foggy 😂... And in the end, we accurately made it in time to catch the train. Thanks to the guide, Alex, for the assistance 👍