Excursão de um dia ao Castelo de Kumamoto e ao Monte Aso (inclui ônibus de conexão), Kusasenri e Kurokawa Onsen (partindo de Fukuoka)

This project is a highly valuable and worthwhile itinerary. I originally read online that Kumamoto Castle might be under maintenance and closed for visitors, but fortunately, we successfully visited! The ginkgo and cherry trees are truly beautiful – the timing was just right. If you want to eat and shop, you need to pick up the pace and take fewer photos, then you'll have a chance to try the food. The tempura is super delicious and a must-try; it's sold alongside the bear-shaped cakes, and both are really tasty and cute. Aso Volcano was a pity... we couldn't visit due to the red alert, which was the only disappointment. The tour guide said it's very rare to encounter Aso Volcano on a green alert, and even the guide couldn't predict the timing. The scenery is truly beautiful, and by the way, you absolutely must bring a windbreaker! We thought it wouldn't be cold, but it was freezing. You should try the coffee, and if you want to experience buying a lucky bag in Japan, you can get one. The lucky bags contain a selection of the store's key items, so if you don't want to pick out souvenirs, you can just buy a lucky bag; there are quite a few things inside that you can give as gifts! It's excellent value for money, though it did rain a few times and disrupted things! Oh, and there's a supermarket where you should definitely buy whatever you can. Aso Musume strawberries are very popular, but they are incredibly sweet and delicious, not sour at all, with a fragrant strawberry aroma. There are also other varieties of strawberries, and the prices are all excellent!

Aunque no pudimos ver el cráter, disfruté mucho el viaje. Noviembre es un mes hermoso para visitar el Monte Aso, las colinas ya no están verdes pero son igual de hermosas. El viaje en autobús es pintoresco, puedes disfrutar de interminables laderas cubiertas de hierba dorada, brillando suavemente bajo el sol. Hay una opción para probar la equitación, así como visitar un onsen (o simplemente un baño de pies si eres reacio a probarlo) y en cada parada puedes degustar delicias locales. Además, los guías turísticos son increíbles, mi más sincero respeto para ellos por llevar a cabo todo el viaje en cuatro idiomas, son mis superhéroes. Un saludo a Seki, un alma tan maravillosa, gracias de nuevo por todas las recomendaciones de restaurantes 💛

It was a great experience and the tour was beautiful. The tour guide, who spoke Chinese, Japanese, and English, made the tour enjoyable. Kusasenri and Mount Aso are truly beautiful places. Kumamoto Castle is also beautiful. I didn't experience a single dull moment during the tour.

Tour guide Seki explained the places very well in English. Everything went smoothly, from checking in to the bus. The bus was comfortable and well managed. The places on the trip were beautiful. I highly recommend this trip.

The excellent tour guide and skilled driver made the entire trip smooth and safe. The drive was about 2 and a half hours each way, with a stop at a rest area for restrooms. Upon arriving at Kusasenri, we took photos and bought souvenirs. I highly recommend trying Aso fresh milk or yogurt – they are rich, creamy, and fragrant! Along the way, the guide checked if we could view the crater up close. Unfortunately, due to the wind direction that day, we couldn't go, but we could still enjoy the view from the observation deck. Finally, we had some time arranged for a hot spring bath at Kurokawa Onsen. Many of the open-air hot springs recommended by the guide were closed that day, but we eventually found one to experience the local 'beauty hot spring.' We ended the day with a hot spring bath, then caught up on sleep on the way back in the car, arriving at Fukuoka Station just in time for dinner. Everything was perfectly arranged.

Aunque el tiempo no fue bueno hoy, lo que hizo que ir a las montañas fuera inseguro, la guía turística hizo todo lo posible por dar la mayor cantidad de información y compartió fotos y videos de lo que lamentablemente nos estábamos perdiendo debido a la gran cantidad de niebla que tuvimos hoy.

I was lucky enough to see the Aso crater, and the weather was so good that I was captivated by its grandeur and mystery, and I plan to visit again. I was traveling with my mother, and the guide was so kind and warm, showing great consideration for the elderly. At Kurokawa, the last stop, they arranged a shuttle service to the ryokan for us, which was very helpful. I highly recommend this trip as it left me with wonderful memories.

#The itinerary for April 6th was Kumamoto Castle 🏯 -> Mount Aso 🌋 -> Kusasenri. As I was traveling alone and my listening comprehension is limited, I was indeed a bit worried about keeping up with the group. However, the tour guide, sister, repeatedly and individually emphasized and confirmed with me whether I had received the information, especially regarding visiting and meeting times. Thank you to the guide for her patience. I was quite satisfied with this trip. Although the tour guide, sister, said not to have too high expectations for Mount Aso, thanks to heaven's blessing, the entire team was fortunate enough to see it. Hehe, it seems I brought some luck with me ☺. The guide even jokingly suggested that everyone go back and try buying a lottery ticket.

Our guide, Tak Yeon-ji, led us wonderfully! She's Korean but has lived in China and Japan, so she's fluent in three languages. Unfortunately, due to an accident a few days prior, we couldn't see the crater, but the scenery of Mount Aso was still beautiful! And at Kurokawa Onsen, we used a family pool. There might not have been any spots left, but she ran ahead to secure one for us before other teams arrived, which was very touching! I'd love to come back to see Mount Aso's crater next time!

Today's itinerary was fantastic! We had a smooth and enjoyable visit to Kumamoto Castle, Mount Aso, and Kusasenri. The dairy products at Kusasenri were delicious, and the ice cream was amazing! A special thank you to our versatile tour guide, Zhuo Yanzhi, and also to the driver. Our experience was perfect. Guide Zhuo can switch seamlessly between Chinese, English, and Korean, all spoken authentically. Her explanations were incredibly insightful and clear, which was truly impressive. We learned so much from her engaging commentary. Today, Mount Aso had intermittent sunshine and rain, but Guide Zhuo constantly monitored the weather at the crater, boosting everyone's confidence, and we ultimately managed to see the crater. She also thoughtfully helped us purchase tickets and pre-order meals to reduce our waiting time, and took beautiful commemorative photos for everyone. All in all, it was a very memorable and pleasant day, highly recommended. I had initially wanted to spontaneously decide to join Guide Zhuo for another tour to Oita, and although it didn't work out due to planning and time constraints, I truly hope to meet her again on future travels. Grateful ☺️