Castelo de Kumamoto & Monte Aso (incluindo ônibus de traslado para o vulcão) & Kusasenri & Santuário Aso & Onsen Kurokawa Excursão de um dia (partindo de Fukuoka/Kumamoto)

This time, I booked the "Kumamoto Castle & Mount Aso & Kusasenri & Aso Shrine & Kurokawa Onsen" day tour through Klook, and the overall experience was fantastic! Itinerary: Being able to visit so many attractions in one day is truly great value, especially the magnificent scenery of Mount Aso and Kusasenri, which left a deep impression. The atmosphere at Kurokawa Onsen was also wonderful, making it a great place to relax. Convenience: For those who don't want to plan complicated transportation routes themselves, this type of day tour is very suitable. Having a dedicated shuttle service (including the volcano shuttle bus) saved a lot of commuting time, allowing us to focus more on enjoying the beautiful scenery. Summary: The guide/driver provided excellent service, and the pace of the tour was well-managed. This is a highly cost-effective option, recommended for travelers who want to experience the unique attractions of Kyushu in a short amount of time!

We visited many places during the tour and had time to browse many souvenirs and food throughout. Mount Aso crater was unfortunately closed, but we were still able to enjoy and take in the amazing views. Our guides, especially Sun, were so accommodating, even though my friend and I were the only two English-speaking people on the trip. They were both really jolly and provided good information about the places, and also gave tips on food and where else to visit around Fukuoka. So, thank you so much to them :)

Summer와 Huahua와 함께 투어를 했습니다. 두 분 모두 매우 경험이 많고 지식이 풍부한 가이드였습니다. 한국어, 중국어, 영어로 투어를 진행해 주셨고, 볼거리와 먹거리에 대한 팁뿐만 아니라 개인적인 이야기도 공유해 주셨습니다. 날씨가 좋지 않았음에도 불구하고 정말 즐거운 시간을 보냈습니다. 강력 추천합니다!

From pickups to whole day trip and drop off, it is pretty straightforward and comfortable. I specially booked the first 3 rows front seats for my elderly parents. Both Gogoday mini van driver and tour guide Nanami are super friendly to me and my family! The driver was driving in fast and comfortable pace without wasting any time. My elderly parents were happy that they finally can understand, by listening to Nanami explaining the places in Nakadake, Kusasenri, Aso Shrine and Kurokawa Onsen, in their mother language. Thanks to Nanami’s recommendation too, we were able to buy the special souvenirs and yummy Aso milk and Aso ice cream! It was so coincidental that it is the uncle’s 86th bday when we visited his private garden on 16 May 2026!! Overall this day trip was really pleasant, THANK YOU!! Definitely recommend this!

This tour itinerary surprised us by taking us to other interesting places for photos in addition to the basic itinerary. Our guide, Tan Yingying Helen, provided very detailed and attentive service. The most impressive thing was, firstly, even if it wasn't her direct responsibility, Helen actively helped me inquire about available hot spring facilities in Kurokawa Onsen and successfully found one, which was very thoughtful. She also recommended some snacks worth trying. Secondly, when we encountered a traffic jam a short distance from the Kusasenri scenic spot, Helen decisively chose to let us get off the bus and walk 5 minutes to the attraction, which not only avoided the traffic jam but also added a new walking experience. Overall, highly recommended!

I think it would have been difficult to get to these places without renting a car, especially Aso-san. The scenery of Aso-san is exotic and overwhelming. It's not a landscape you can easily see anywhere. That alone made this tour worthwhile. Kumamoto Castle, to be honest, didn't particularly impress me. I felt that all Japanese castles are similar. This might be because I don't know much about their historical context, or perhaps it was due to the rain. This tour runs from about 8 AM to 6 PM, and about 5 hours of the 10-hour schedule is spent traveling by bus. Nevertheless, it was worth it.

Sun fue un guía muy informativo y aprendí mucho. El castillo es impresionante y vale la pena visitarlo, pero la vista desde las llanuras de Aso es increíble. Un paisaje tan extraño que recomendaría encarecidamente este viaje.

On January 7, 2026, my birthday, I chose to arrange a one-day tour of Kumamoto with Klook. The tour guide said there was only a 20-30% chance of going up Mount Aso, and we were observing the wind direction all the way. Everyone was a bit nervous yet excited. After taking photos at Kusasenri, we ate the famous Aso Akaushi Don. Unexpectedly, after eating, we received the good news that we could go up the mountain! We were incredibly lucky 🤍. Upon arriving at the crater, the surroundings were covered in white snow, forming a strong contrast with the smoking volcano. The scenery was so beautiful it felt unreal. The tour guide explained everything diligently along the way, helped us take many beautiful photos, and even recommended delicious souvenirs. He was truly a thoughtful guide. Next, we went to Aso Shrine to worship, purified ourselves according to the guide's instructions, and even filled a bottle with spring water to drink. It tasted sweet and refreshing, very delicious. Finally, we arrived at Kurokawa Onsen. In the cold weather, soaking in the warm foot bath, my whole body relaxed. Before returning, I bought a super red cream puff as dessert, bringing this birthday day trip to a perfect end. Celebrating my birthday amidst volcanoes, snowscapes, and hot springs was an unforgettable memory 🎈🤍

It was a relaxing trip without worrying about transportation and access to remote places in Aso. The tour guides, Wang and Zheng, were very professional and informative. I learned so much about Japan along the way. We had an hour of onsen at Kurokawa. I slept so well after that.

We chose Course B because Kumamoto Castle was within walking distance for a personal visit. First, thank you to our guides, Jungwoo and Mao. Jungwoo guided us in Korean and Chinese, and Mao guided us in English and Japanese. We are truly grateful for the guidance in four languages. And thank you for your kind and very detailed explanations. The course was Aso Crater, Kusasenri, Aso Shrine, and Kurokawa Onsen in that order. We were given an hour and a half at Kurokawa Onsen, but we wish we had a little more time. I thought it might be better to spend less time at Aso Shrine. This is because, while there isn't much to see in Kurokawa Onsen village, there are charming shops and a delicious cream puff store, and we easily spent over 40 minutes just wandering around. So, we weren't able to take a bath in the hot springs. We couldn't bathe because the parking lot was a bit far, and we were worried about being late. For those who plan to bathe, we recommend bathing for about 30 minutes first, rather than sightseeing, and then exploring with the remaining time. We plan to use this service again if we come next time. Jungwoo Guide, Mao Guide, please stay healthy. Thank you ^^