Kitakyushu Päiväretket

We spotted tour guide Nana's flag first thing in the morning. She was sweet and extremely dedicated, and she didn't waste any time talking when it was time for us to rest and catch up on sleep! Her Mandarin and English were both fluent, so there were zero communication barriers. Since I easily get motion sick, I had added a note requesting a front-seat before joining the tour, and they saved a seat for me. The scenery along the entire way was truly gorgeous, and everywhere we went had a wonderful, comfortable energy. Because we joined the Takachiho Gorge boating activity, our schedule required precise timing. As soon as we arrived at Takachiho Gorge, Nana gave instructions on the meeting time and place for those not boating, and then rushed forward with the nine of us who were participating in the boating activity! It turns out that boating time is limited, and failing to return within the designated time results in extra fees charged by the boat rental shop! The boats are not the easiest to steer, but it is a lot of fun. I highly recommend trying it out if you aren't traveling with very young children or elderly family members—since you're already there, you might as well! I highly recommend this tour and am very grateful to our guide, Nana, for giving us such a wonderful day! By the way, the mango shaved ice has very poor value for the money, so skip it! The soft-serve ice cream should be worth a try, though!

I did the tour to see Takachiho Gorge and Aso Kusasenri, and I had a fantastic time. The tour was incredibly well-organized. Our guide, Sun, was knowledgeable and professional; he gave us great context about the area and guided us exceptionally well throughout the day. The gorge was beautiful, and the boat experience was so much fun. I also added the lunch package at the last minute and was really glad I did, because the food was delicious. We even got to see horses at Kusasenri, which was very cool. Overall, I highly recommend this tour!

Tänään matkanjohtajana toimi Zhang Qing gogodaylta. Koko kiertomatka sujui erittäin sujuvasti ja aikaa oli riittävästi. Matkanjohtaja oli kokenut, auttoi mielellään ryhmän jäseniä kaikenlaisissa ongelmissa ja tuli heidän kanssaan hyvin toimeen. Matkan varrella Karaton-torin sushit olivat halpoja ja herkullisia, ja päälliset olivat kaksi kertaa riisin kokoisia. Kokuran linnassa oli paljon interaktiivisia aktiviteetteja. Outletissa veimme lapset leikkimään Asobleen, jossa kokeilimme valtavaa kynäkonetta. Sarakura-vuoren yömaisema oli maineensa veroinen. Erittäin onnellinen päivä.

Matka oli todella vaikuttava. Olin ainoa englanninkielinen osallistuja, mutta opas, Zhu Zhu, piti minusta hyvää huolta ja varmisti, että ymmärsin kaiken kiertomatkaan liittyvän. Kokemus ylitti odotukseni kirkkaasti.

It was a great experience. We easily found the meeting point at Hakata Station. Our guide, Nanami, was incredibly friendly and effortlessly switched between Chinese, Japanese, and English, explaining the itinerary and providing brief details about the attractions. The mini-bus was also very comfortable, and the driver was skilled. If you have luggage, you need to contact them via email in advance. We were lucky today; although it was cloudy with scattered showers, it didn't rain during our visits to the attractions, even though it rained heavily on the road. The turbulent sea and the vibrant red torii gate offered a wonderful experience. Akiyoshido Cave was quite cool inside, so bringing a jacket is recommended; it felt like a cave exploration. The crepes at the ice cream shop by the cave entrance were mediocre and not cheap.

Vaikka tällä päiväretkellä oli vain 3 kohdetta, jokaisella niistä oli omat erityispiirteensä ja ne olivat vierailun arvoisia. Karaton-torin sushit olivat erittäin tuoreita ja herkullisia. Emme menneet suosituimpaan paikkaan, koska siellä oli aivan liikaa jonoa, vaan valitsimme sattumanvaraisesti läheisen ravintolan ja olimme erittäin tyytyväisiä, varsinkin tonnikalan vatsapalaan, joka suli suuhun! Pufferkalasashimi ei tuonut yllätyksiä. Motonosumi-pyhäkön punaiset torii-portit, joiden taustalla näkyivät sininen taivas, valkoiset pilvet ja loputon meri, saivat meidät ottamaan huomaamattamme kymmeniä valokuvia! Sarakura-vuori on lumoava sekä hämärän että iltavalaistuksen aikaan! Se sopii erinomaisesti valokuvauksen harrastajille, mutta edestakaisia köysirataosuuksia varten on varattava riittävästi aikaa. Opas herra Zhang oli erittäin huomaavainen, kertoi aina selvästi kokoontumisajat ja muistutti kaikkia siitä, milloin kannattaa käydä vessassa. Retken ja nähtävyyksien taustatietojen esittäminen matkan varrella englanniksi, mandariinikiinaksi ja japaniksi sujui täysin vaivattomasti, ja hän on kiitoksen ansainnut!

Our trip along the popular Itoshima route in Kyushu with Eiichii was absolute perfection from start to finish. Exploring six distinct and beautiful stops in a single day could easily feel rushed, but Eiichii’s meticulous planning and organization made the entire journey incredibly comfortable, smooth, and stress-free. He was incredibly accommodating, fluently switching between English and Chinese to make sure everyone felt included and well-informed. Eiichii treated every guest with the utmost warmth and respect throughout the day. To top it off, he was an amazing photographer—he took the time to ensure everyone got great photos at every single location. If you are visiting Kyushu, I cannot recommend Eiichii enough. He made our trip unforgettable!

This is my first time join local tour. I have good experience on that. Because tour guides very nice, explain very clearly and detail on our tour. And always update and remind us important information through what app, pay attention on her customer service. I’m appreciate on her guide in this trip, I’m very enjoyable and very happy! This tour was very interesting and nice place for me to visit. I will recommend to everyone:)

This one day trip was very much worth it! The itinerary was perfect with enough rest and sightseeing time provided. the tour guide, Helen was super friendly and very informative! Very much recommended for those who are looking for a day trip to do in Fukuoka!