Kyushu | Excursão de um dia ao Porto de Moji, Mercado Karato, Ponte Tsunoshima e Santuário Motonosumi (partida de Fukuoka)

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!

注意，此行程僅提供中文/日語導遊（無英語）。我們在預訂前就知道這一點，但由於這些景點沒有開車很難到達，所以我們還是去了。我們的導遊李華使用翻譯應用程式進行溝通，幫助我們拍照並分享了餐廳推薦。當她看到我們吃冰淇淋時，甚至還推薦了她最喜歡的便利商店冰淇淋，這真的很貼心。這次旅行輕鬆愉快，節奏適中。雖然天氣有點陰沉，令人掃興，但仍然很愉快。每個景點都有足夠的時間探索，不會感到匆忙，而且巴士乘坐舒適，非常適合小睡。唐戶市場是個亮點。海鮮非常新鮮，尤其是大腹，口感豐富，入口即化，沒有腥味。我們點了幾樣東西，花費不到40美元，感覺物超所值。總體而言，如果您想在沒有開車的情況下參觀這些地方，這是一個不錯的選擇。儘管有語言障礙，但整個過程順利且愉快。

This was an amazing opportunity to see beautiful places in Yamaguchi Prefecture. Although the time was a bit compressed due to the distance between each tourist attraction, they were worth it. I recommend visiting them all. I would also like to commend Mr. GU (tour guide) for being so helpful to me by translating his instructions (from Japanese-Chinese-English). He even directed me to go down at Karato rest station since I needed to go to Yamaguchi City instead of going back to Fukuoka. The driver also did a good job.

The itinerary for this Kitakyushu Mojiko + Tsunoshima trip was very smooth and the content was unique. The tour guide not only clearly knew the opening times of the Blue Wing Moji Bridge, saving us a long wait, but also thoughtfully arranged visits to the Mojiko Retro District and Karato Market, allowing us to both eat and explore. The food choices were a big plus; whether it was the special baked curry at Curry Honpo or the fugu (pufferfish) dishes at Karato Market, both left a deep impression. The timing for visiting Tsunoshima Bridge and Motonosumi Shrine was also perfect, with the weather and lighting ideal for photos. Overall, the tour guide was friendly and meticulous, and the explanations were clear, making the trip both relaxing and fulfilling. It was a very pleasant experience.

The Mojiko and Karato Market day trip was a perfect experience. The itinerary was perfectly timed, allowing us to leisurely stroll through the market, soak in the vibrant atmosphere, and savor local delicacies without feeling rushed. Our guide, Ms. Zhang (Ms. Tajima), was truly the highlight of the trip. Her gentle demeanor, politeness, and constant smile made everyone feel incredibly welcome. She was proficient in multiple languages, enabling her to provide precise explanations to different visitors, making historical anecdotes and culinary culture come alive with engaging details. Her excellent management of the group ensured the entire trip ran smoothly, allowing everyone to fully enjoy the journey. This trip not only created wonderful memories but also showcased professionalism and warmth.

It was overall a very good experience. Ms. Wang, our tour guide, did her best to make sure everybody enjoyed all the places we visited. Although a long day trip and under bad weather, it was quite pleasant and very safe thanks to the driver!

Today's itinerary covers Mojiko, Karato Market, Tsunoshima Bridge, and Motonosumi Shrine. The attractions are diverse and unique, making it well worth a visit. Mojiko's retro architecture and Karato Market's fresh seafood left a deep impression, while the magnificent sea views from Tsunoshima Bridge and the mysterious atmosphere of Motonosumi Shrine were truly stunning. However, the tour guide's performance was slightly lacking. They only briefly introduced the itinerary without delving into the history and culture of each attraction. Upon disembarking, they also failed to provide detailed guidance on key highlights, which was a bit disappointing. Furthermore, visiting Karato Market and Mojiko requires a ferry ride, and with lunch included, the two-hour visit was clearly insufficient, making it difficult to fully explore and savor the experience. The time arrangement felt rather rushed. We hope that the schedule can be adjusted in the future to allow travelers to more leisurely experience the charm of each attraction.

It was a wonderful trip. Our guide, Mr. Chou (whose Japanese name is Mr. Tashimasan), was intelligent and considerate. He arranged the bus seats so that the three Japanese groups were together, and the Chinese and Malaysian groups were also seated together. After explaining in Japanese, he went to the back and spoke in Chinese. We were grateful for his detailed explanations of delicious food and sights at each stop. Initially, I thought about canceling this tour because I was worried about the language barrier, but thanks to Mr. Chou, it turned out to be a very enjoyable trip. I hope Mr. Chou will be our guide again when I travel to Kyushu next time. The bus driver was also very kind; Mr. Chou asked him to make sure we arrived on time, and he drove diligently so we could catch the 7 PM Shinkansen. Thank you both very much. Every place we visited was wonderful, and I think the cost performance for this price is excellent. The fugu sashimi and sea urchin and salmon roe bowl we ate at Karato Market were inexpensive and very delicious. I'm looking forward to receiving the fugu sashimi and fried fugu that I had sent from Karato Market to Kobe via refrigerated delivery. I've grown to love Hakata and Yamaguchi and want to visit them again.

Overall, it was a great experience to see some local sights. Although it was a long day, it was arranged with efficiency and good scheduling. The guide was informative but not overbearing. She had a nice personality.

The day bus tour to Kitakyushu and Yamaguchi prefecture was well-organized, with the bus running punctually throughout the day. Our tour guide was very accommodating, patiently answering all our questions and ensuring everyone was comfortable.