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This day trip was really fun, and the entire itinerary was very well arranged! 😊 The first stop was Umi Jigoku (Sea Hell). The scenery was truly stunning, and seeing it in person was even more breathtaking than in the photos. Everywhere was great for taking pictures, and I easily got so many gorgeous shots! The second stop was the zoo, which turned out to be quite a pleasant surprise! Besides lions, tigers, giraffes, and camels, there were quite a few animals that are usually rarely seen. Some of them were even new to me, which felt very fresh and exciting. The animals were also very cute, and I had a great time watching them! Finally, we went to Yufuin. It is a really lively place with many unique little shops and all kinds of snacks. You can walk and eat along the way while slowly soaking in the atmosphere of a small Japanese town—so much fun! Additionally, I really have to give a special shout-out to our tour guide, Jimmy Ryu-san! He was enthusiastic, friendly, and attentive. He explained the whole itinerary very clearly, reminding us in advance about meeting times, boarding locations, and where the restrooms were, which gave us great peace of mind. Along the way, he also shared interesting stories about life in Japan, making it feel like chatting with a friend so we were never bored! All in all, this was truly a very pleasant trip with great sights, excellent arrangements, and a very dedicated tour guide. If I have the chance again next time, I will definitely join! Highly recommended with five stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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!

This was my first time participating in a one-day tour, and I'm so glad our guide, Li Jing, assisted us on this trip. The entire itinerary was smooth and seamless. Throughout the journey, our guide diligently explained Japanese customs, traditions, and the origins of geographical names to the group. At the Blood Pond Hell, she took group photos for each family, explained the reason behind the red water, and pointed out the best photo spots. At the zoo, although we couldn't participate in the feeding activity because the feeding cart slots were full, our guide specially arranged seating so that every family could see the scenery on both sides of the zoo. The matcha-like Mount Yufu and the fairytale-like Yufuin village left a deep impression!

Perheeni ei voinut tehdä lopullisia suunnitelmia ennen huhtikuun 26. päivän iltaa. Niinpä tein varauksen huhtikuun 27. päivänä kello 1 aamulla, kun olin jo aivan liian uninen, ja haluamamme retki oli jo täynnä toukokuun 8. päivään asti, vaikka halusin järjestää retken huhtikuun 28. päivälle. Sitten minun oli vaihdettava toiseen retkeen toisena päivänä, huhtikuun 29. päivänä. Silti heräsin niin aikaisin huhtikuun 28. päivänä, koska mielessäni oli huhtikuun 28. päivä. Mutta huonosta päivästä huolimatta olin onnekas, koska tapasin erittäin mukavan matkaoppaan – Adan. Hän auttoi minua, kunnes minä ja perheeni saimme paikan bussista. Ilman häntä en tiedä, olisinko pystynyt tekemään mitään suunnitelmieni uudelleenjärjestämiseksi. Kiitos Adalle! Sitten tapasin toisen mukavan tytön, joka istui vieressäni retkibussissa. Hän on kotoisin Hongkongista ja halusi ottaa kuvan kanssani.

Amazing experience! Our tour guide, Emily-san, was very helpful and made the experience even better! I really appreciated how she would walk over to our seats to explain the information in English before translating it for the whole group in Chinese. Moreover, I initially thought that the African Safari might not meet my expectations, but it ended up being one of the best parts of the trip! The jungle buses were fully booked, so we went in on our tour bus instead, with safari music playing in the background. It was such a fun and unique experience! My friend also realized that she had left her phone in the restroom while we were on our way to Yufuin. Emily-san immediately contacted someone, and thankfully, the phone was found! Things could have turned out very differently, so we were really impressed by how quickly and calmly she handled the situation. Thank you, Emily-san, for making our trip such a wonderful and memorable experience! ❤️

The onsen eggs and pudding we tasted amidst the thick steam of Yufuin Umi Jigoku were such a delicacy that they made us forget the hot weather, and the dreamlike cobalt blue of Kamado Jigoku also left a deeper impression than expected. Next, we visited Kyushu Natural Zoological Park (African Safari), which, living up to its reputation as the largest in Japan, offered a special experience of encountering the most diverse and numerous wild animals I've ever seen, from lions, tigers, elephants, and giraffes to kangaroos, meerkats, and squirrel monkeys. Traveling along the safari road in a tour bus, we were able to observe the animals up close in their natural state, which was truly breathtaking. Afterward, we enjoyed the picturesque scenery of Lake Kinrin and then had an excellent meal at a soba restaurant highly recommended by our guide, which perfectly complemented the profound landscape. Strolling through the shopping street near the lake, tasting the famous Kinsho croquettes and honey ice cream, and exploring the charming streets also added to our simple pleasures. Undoubtedly, the highlight of this trip was meeting our guide, Lee Hyang-yong, who is fluent in both Chinese and Korean. Thanks to her excellent professionalism and passionate guidance, we enjoyed a perfect and fulfilling journey without a single flaw. Moreover, she also possessed exceptional photography skills, and we were fortunate enough to capture many precious "life shots" with my friends that we will cherish forever. I extend my sincere and deepest gratitude to guide Lee Hyang-yong, who not only provided thoughtful dinner recommendations that could be enjoyed in Fukuoka until the very end of the tour but also meticulously and kindly took care of every aspect of our trip from beginning to end. Thanks to the unforgettable memories we made on this trip, I will undoubtedly choose GOGODAY TRAVEL for my next journey, and I highly recommend a trip with guide Lee Hyang-yong to anyone considering a Kyushu tour.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ehdoton pakko-kokea kiertue Japanissa! Tämä kiertue oli uskomaton kokemus alusta loppuun. Ajanhallinta oli aivan täydellistä – kaikki sujui kuin kellon tarkkuudella, eikä aikaa tuhlattu tai täytetty turhilla paikoilla. Jokainen pysähdys matkasuunnitelmassa oli upea, kaunis ja ehdottomasti vierailun arvoinen. Mikä teki tästä matkasta todella unohtumattoman, oli kuitenkin oppaamme Thomas. Hän on ehdottomasti paras opas, joka minulla on koskaan ollut Japanin-kiertueella! Thomas oli uskomattoman asiantunteva, huomaavainen ja toi ryhmään niin upeaa energiaa, tehden koko päivästä saumattoman ja hauskan. Jos etsit täydellisesti järjestettyä kiertuetta, joka kattaa kaikki parhaat paikat ilman kiireen tuntua, en voi suositella tätä tarpeeksi. Kiitos, Thomas, upeasta päivästä! Bonus 📸📸📸 Thomas on erinomainen valokuvaaja, hän auttaa sinua saamaan unohtumattomia kuvia ja hänen maisemakuvansa ovat uskomattomia. Olen jakanut joitakin hänen kuvistaan.