Fukuoka Prefecture Turer

I ended up traveling alone and wasn't sure what to do, but luckily there was a tour available, so I joined it! I was feeling lost on my own, but Guide Joo Young-chan was incredibly kind and explained everything to me, including good places to visit and precise timing. Thanks to him, I was able to create wonderful memories. And thanks to U Tour and Guide Joo Young-chan, I even got free snap photos through the Chiiz app, which was fantastic! I'm truly grateful, and I felt this was an essential tour that I would definitely book again if I ever return to Fukuoka! I highly recommend it for families, couples, and solo travelers alike!!!

《Regarding the Tour Guide and Service Experience》 Our tour guide for this trip, Eiichi, was incredibly thoughtful and kind. Although he is a local Japanese, he was able and willing to explain things in both English and Chinese, accommodating travelers with different language backgrounds. He also reminded us about the route and safety precautions. Before the trip, he even sent a written itinerary explanation and food recommendations. Compared to other experiences where I've often taken elderly family members on similar tours, sometimes the Chinese explanations were skipped, leading to them not understanding, or the tour simply went through each spot without detailed historical explanations or important notes. This experience, however, was excellent. 《Regarding the Itinerary》 Our visit was in May and June, which coincided with Japan's rainy season. Although I checked the weather beforehand, the mountain weather is indeed unpredictable, with rain stopping and starting. Here are some tips for travelers planning this itinerary during this period: 1. Raincoats are more practical than umbrellas: This tour involves continuous walking. If you want to take good photos and move around easily, choosing a stylish raincoat or a clear umbrella would be more convenient. 2. You might not need to book the Takachiho boat ride: As shown in the photos, if it rains, the water level rises, and there's a high probability that the boat service will be suspended. The platform initially stated that if suspended, a refund of 2,000 JPY would be issued. However, the original cost of booking the boat ride was actually close to 4,000 JPY. Therefore, if there's a risk of rain, I recommend not even considering the boat ride. 3. Lunch arrangements: Lunch is at the scenic restaurant in Kusasenri, where you can enjoy Kumamoto beef from Kyushu. However, because time is quite tight, if you want to take good photos and climb to spots with good views, you might not have time for lunch. You could buy food at a convenience store along the way in the morning to maximize your photo-taking time.

Today's itinerary was packed, and it felt wonderful. First, there was the mini-train, which the kids are sure to love; the driver even blows bubbles at the end! Then, the canyon was beautiful and very photogenic; I really enjoyed the scenery as we strolled along. My personal favorite was the Kumano Shrine; it had a very, very serene atmosphere, with ancient moss-covered lanterns and towering old trees looking down on everything. It started raining at our last stop, so we ate Kuroge Wagyu barbecue on the second floor of Kusasenri, looking out at the lush green landscape. All my senses were delighted. Many thanks to our guide today, Mr. Miyamoto, who was very attentive and thoughtful. Not only did he give us a perfect day, but he also gave us posters on the way back, and I got my favorite, "Spirited Away"! I'm so happy.

Our tour guide, Daisy, provided thorough explanations in Chinese throughout the trip and was very attentive to the elderly members of our group. She even created her own recommended Google lists for different areas and enthusiastically helped us call to reserve delicious kamameshi (rice cooked in an iron pot) at the restaurant in front of Yufuin Station. We got to try all three flavors: beef, chicken, and eel—it was truly amazing! At Tenmangu Shrine, she professionally advised us on which shops to visit first (as they were closing soon) and shared tips on how to pray and make wishes. On the way back, she recommended great places to eat and fun things to do in Fukuoka. Tour A offered a rich and interesting itinerary, allowing those who love shopping and good food to enjoy a fulfilling day. However, the schedule was tight and felt a bit rushed, and the travel time between destinations meant we couldn't fully enjoy shopping (how much do I love shopping, anyway?). Next time, I'd like to visit Yufuin on my own (I bought so many Miffy items!).

Vennene mine og jeg er veldig takknemlige og fornøyde med Xiaoyun, reiselederen for Itoshima-dagsturen. Tjenesten hennes var veldig omtenksom: dagen før avreise minnet hun oss proaktivt via melding og svarte på spørsmålene våre, noe som var utrolig hjertevarmende. På avreisedagen var beskrivelsen av severdighetene i bussen også veldig presis. Det var vennlige forklaringer på kantonesisk og engelsk. Stemmen hennes var mild, og den generelle atmosfæren forstyrret ikke i det hele tatt, men gjorde heller hele turen mer avslappende. Hun var også veldig proaktiv med å minne oss om de beste stedene å ta bilder og hjalp gruppemedlemmene med å ta fellesbilder. Forklaringene på hvert sted var veldig detaljerte, grundige og innholdsrike, noe som gjorde det imponerende og uforglemmelig. Denne turen fikk vennene mine og meg til å føle at en gruppetur kunne være så morsom, og det fikk oss til å ønske å delta på deres neste tur så snart som mulig! Ti stjerner.

This was the highlight of my Kyushu trip! Takachiho Gorge was absolutely stunning, and the boat ride offered incredible views of the waterfalls and cliffs. The Takachiho Railway experience was unique and provided amazing mountain scenery. Amano-Iwato Shrine was peaceful and rich in Japanese culture and history. The guide was professional and organized, making the long journey smooth and enjoyable. Definitely worth the trip from Fukuoka and a must-do for nature lovers.

Our Itoshima afternoon tour with Seven Mom Guide was a success again today! We started with a food tour, but somehow felt a bit empty, so we chose a half-day trip that was less tiring. I'm so grateful that it was so fulfilling and that we could spend such enjoyable time with the kids. Thanks to our kind guide, Kim Eun-joo, the joy of our trip was doubled! We were able to travel at a relaxed pace, and she generously shared so much information that it made me want to bring my parents on another trip next time. Dear Guide Kim Eun-joo, I wish you happiness and good health always!

I recently took the Dazaifu + Yufuin + Beppu day tour. Overall, the itinerary was well-planned, and the attractions were definitely worth visiting. However, it rained all day, which certainly impacted the experience and my mood. The planned cable car ride was canceled due to a typhoon and replaced with a visit to Umi Jigoku (Sea Hell), which was a bit disappointing. Still, the attraction itself was unique, though it would have been more complete if we could have stuck to the original plan. Yufuin itself is beautiful, but with the constant rain that day, walking around the town was a bit inconvenient, and I couldn't browse or take photos at my leisure, which slightly diminished the overall experience. Despite the weather and itinerary changes, the tour guide was excellent 👍 and very responsible throughout. I left the group in Yufuin to stay two nights there and one night in Kurokawa, enjoying the open-air hot springs (rotenburo). When I left the group, the guide even helped me call a taxi 🚕 so I could get to my hotel smoothly, which was truly thoughtful.

The trip was so good. We went to the zoo in the morning and then to umi jigoku, seeing mount yufu on the way to yufuin. Our guide Nicole Yang was very good in explaining and very helpful. She help me taking pictures since I am a solo traveler.