Kitakyushu Päiväretket

This was an amazing experience! Our tour guide, Mrs. Nana, was very kind, friendly, and helpful throughout the trip. I would definitely recommend this tour to my friends. If you join this tour, don’t miss the onsen eggs at Umi Jigoku—they’re incredibly delicious! I only bought one, and I really regret not getting more. The croquettes at Yufuin Floral Village are also a must-try. I also wanted to try the grilled mushrooms, but unfortunately the queue was so long that they sold out before I could buy any. That was a little disappointing. The only downside was visiting in the summer. It was extremely hot, and walking around in the heat was quite tiring. Other than that, I had a great time!

Kävimme monissa paikoissa kiertueen aikana ja ehdimme selailla paljon matkamuistoja ja ruokaa. Aso-vuoren kraatteri oli valitettavasti suljettu, mutta pystyimme silti nauttimaan upeista näkymistä. Oppaamme, erityisesti Sun, olivat erittäin avuliaita, vaikka minä ja ystäväni olimme ainoat kaksi englantia puhuvaa henkilöä matkalla. He olivat molemmat todella iloisia ja antoivat hyvää tietoa paikoista sekä vinkkejä ruoasta ja muista vierailukohteista Fukuokan ympäristössä. Suuri kiitos heille :)

Tämä retki oli todella hyvä, jos rakastat eläimiä ja haluat nähdä niitä läheltä. Nautin oppaasta, Zhu Zhu oli niin suloinen, ja vaikka hän puhui vähän englantia, hän oli aivan mahtava ja varmisti, että pysyin mukana muun ryhmän kanssa. Hän oli niin ihastuttava ja hyväsydäminen, auttoi minua tilaamaan kaikki ruoat kaikista kaupoista ja liikkeistä ja tarjosi minulle sateenvarjoaan ja jopa makeita omenoita. Suosittelen tätä reittiä lämpimästi, näet paljon yhdessä päivässä!

Tähän aktiviteettiin osallistuminen oli todella sen arvoista. Koska matkustin omatoimisesti ja halusin vierailla Motonosumin pyhäkössä, tämä päiväretki teki siitä paljon helpompaa. Olin onnekas, kun tapasin Jimmyn tällä matkalla. Hänen esittelynsä bussissa loi heti iloisen tunnelman ja sai kaikki nauramaan 😆. Koska mukana oli myös ulkomaalaisia, hän puhui mandariinin lisäksi myös englantia, mikä oli todella hienoa ja ymmärrettävää. Haluan myös kehua kuljettajan ajotaitoa, joka oli erinomainen. Vaikka matka oli hieman pitkä, tauot olivat erittäin rauhallisia ☺️. Ainoa pieni pettymys tällä matkalla oli, että vuorelle päästyämme sumu oli niin sakeaa, ettei maisemia juuri nähnyt. Toivottavasti seuraavalla kerralla näen kauniit maisemat.

Great experience even if it was rainy day…Highlights of the tour was our tour guide kevin who was very helpful and friendly. Explained each destination. The yanagawa boat ride was also a good experience

Glad we took this trip on a weekend since we were able to visit Karato Market. We were able to try tried Fugu and the sushi choices are very fresh. I loved the Toro Sushi. We were also able to see the different buildings in Mojiko Retro. I was able to marvel on its architecture. This is our 5th visit in Japan but it's our first time visiting a Japanese castle. Kokura Castle is a very good castle first castle. It has interactive activities that will keep you immersed. I also liked our visit to Miyajidake Shrine. It is very peaceful and one with nature. I also would like to commend our tour guide. My mother and I were the only two non-Chinese speaking members of the group but the tour guide was very helpful with us.

What a fantastic day trip! The meeting point was easy to find right outside Hakata Station, and the staff proactively confirmed our destination. The seats on the bus were comfortable, and the driver was safe and steady. Our guide, Lisa, was incredibly kind and enthusiastic, always offering to help take photos. Her explanations of the attractions were very professional, and she was fluent in three languages, which made our journey very relaxed and enjoyable. All the places we visited were beautiful, and we were even luckier that the cloudy morning turned into a clear, sunny afternoon. The most incredible part was that we could easily visit several attractions that are difficult to access by public transport for less than the price of a one-way Shinkansen ticket to Kumamoto – the value for money was exceptional. Finally, the schedule was well-planned, allowing us ample time to enjoy the scenery and take photos at each attraction.

Even though it was raining, the overall itinerary was very well managed. We had a mini-bus with two guides: Zhu Zhu, who handled Chinese and Korean, and another male guide who provided explanations and commentary in fluent English. This was my first time on a one-day tour, and I was surprised that the guides even walked with us. Zhu Zhu is an excellent guide; she provided detailed information about restrooms and lunch options and consistently ensured the group stayed together and that everyone was accounted for. The entire trip was very enriching. Although the schedule was a bit tight, there was still enough time even for those who love taking photos. We even received small gifts at the end! Since I was staying in Takachiho, I opted out of the return trip, and Zhu Zhu was very enthusiastic in discussing my drop-off location. I'm so glad I joined this one-day tour, and I highly recommend it!

We really wanted to see Motonosumi Shrine. However, the original tour that we wanted to join was already full the day that is available for us so we decided to book this tour. Little did we know that we have booked a tour with "Chinese/Japanese-speaking tour guide" even if we don't speak any of the two languages. Despite this, our tour guide, Mr. Wang, did his best to guide us using a translation app. The initial plan for the tour is we explore Mojiko on our own then ride the ferry to go to the Karato Fish market and the tour guide will meet us there. However, Mr. Wang volunteered to take us to the fish market through the van instead of the ferry so we will not be lost. We respectfully declined his offer because we wanted to experience riding the ferry. We really felt his sincere concern for us. We are very satisfied with this tour. Thank you, Mr. Wang!