Kumamoto Prefecture

The shop is easy to find, and the staff is very kind. There was no impatience or anger during the communication process. They quickly helped us change into our outfits and printed photos for us as a souvenir. In addition, we could take home the kimono bag and split-toe socks, which was awesome. Location: Sakura-no-baba Josaien Facilities: Be careful as you need to return the kimono by 17:00, and be cautious of the contact between the shoes and socks, which can be a bit slippery.

I was contemplating how to make meaningful memories, so I booked and visited. I arrived a bit earlier than the opening time, but they greeted me with smiling faces and even brought out a chair so I wouldn't have to stand, which made me feel good from the start. I didn't really have a specific design in mind, but I got recommendations and tried on clothes. I only tweaked the broad strokes, and I was grateful that the staff took the time to consider and choose clothes that suited me. I was a bit disappointed that the selection of men's kimono designs was a bit smaller compared to other clothing stores, but I still left with many good memories.

This was such an inyerestimg experience and it was really great to get to make something of our own.

At first, I thought simply drawing and sheathing the sword would be enough for you to practice! But since it's a trial lesson, perfection isn't required. Completing the whole process is more important. We practiced a set of moves, learned about Miyamoto Musashi and the history of Niten Ichi-ryu, and there are so many other interesting things. Kumamoto is truly a city of samurai.

This trip was perfect. I was worried about the weather, but luckily, it only started to drizzle a little after we finished visiting Takachiho, so it wasn't a big deal. Japanese weather forecasts aren't always accurate. I'm also grateful for the itinerary planning; if we had gone in the afternoon, we might have gotten rained on, haha, mainly because I was afraid it would affect the scenery. Overall, it was worth visiting, and the value for money was great. The tour guide was also very professional. I was worried the day before that it wouldn't be reliable, but I felt relieved after contacting Jimmy. He speaks English, Chinese, and Japanese very well, is straightforward, efficient, and takes care of everyone meticulously. There were friends from various countries on the trip, and everyone was very friendly and well-mannered. You don't have to worry at all about going alone. Just go for it! There was also a little surprise, haha. I don't know if anyone noticed that the bus that day was a normal tourist bus. Maybe they were worried that the steps were a little high and difficult for the elderly to get on, so they put a small wooden stool outside the door to step on. Normally, other large buses wouldn't have this, which was so cute. And after getting on, the driver was a young Japanese guy (I used to remember them being older or energetic octogenarian grandpas). As expected, Fukuoka is a great place. The food is delicious, and the people are gentle. Hehe, I want to come back!

This tour is a must if you are in Fukuoka! 💜 Our tour guide (Nicole) is very kind and very helpful. She is also very good in speaking english ✨💜All of the places we visited are great! The highlight is the Amaterasu Railway ride that is absolutely picturesque. You should visit is during sakura season 🌸

So happy and fun!! Xiao Wang is very handsome and a good person, he also allows plenty of time, and doesn't disappear to hide somewhere and steal salary after dismissing the group. He's also easy to talk to, and proactively offers to take pictures for everyone. And this time, I was the only one traveling solo, and when kayaking he even asked if I needed help, saying he could accompany me, so warm! Although I refused haha I wanted to take pictures myself, you can see he takes leading the group seriously~ 😙👍🏻 One of the few great guides with nothing to criticize‼️ Highly recommend 🤚🏻🔥 Although it was a pity this time because the Aso volcano viewing area was closed due to the helicopter accident, the itinerary was changed to Takachiho Shrine ⛩️ which was also beautiful! This accident was very serious and may close the area for quite a while, maybe two or three months, so people who want to go should pay attention!

Sun was a very informative guide and I learned alot .The castle is impressive and well worth visiting but the view from the Aso plains is amazing.Such a strange landscape I would highly recommend this trip.

Experience: If you're planning a visit to Kumamoto, this is a must-see destination. My visit to Kumamoto was specifically to see Kumamoto Castle. After visiting, I felt it was definitely a worthwhile choice. However, it was unfortunate that Kumamoto Castle was partially destroyed by the earthquake in 2016. It was also impressive to see them taking a long-term approach to properly restoring the cultural heritage site. Tip: If you purchase your admission ticket in advance on Klook, you can enter quickly by showing it directly to the staff without having to purchase or exchange tickets, so avoid the long lines and buy your tickets in advance!