Excursão de um dia ao Castelo de Kumamoto, Kusasenri, Cratera do Monte Aso e Trem Turístico Aso Boy (partida de Fukuoka/Kumamoto)

很幸運天氣好，領隊刘志鸿 Cico小姐前一天就以email聯繫因為我們是第二站熊本城才上車，並確認會協助給我們前排一點的位置。今天英中日韓四種語言兩位導遊都用上了，很認真講解與介紹。除此之外，雖然我們是自行購買阿蘇回來熊本的阿蘇男孩號，劉導也很用心，利用自由活動空檔，先把我們帶去確認班次時間，後續才帶團員返程。真的是一趟感覺很棒的旅程，下次還要參加。

This itinerary was great, visiting many famous attractions such as Kumamoto Castle, Mount Aso, and Kusasenri. However, because the itinerary was quite long, we spent a lot of time on the tour bus. Although we didn't get to ride the Aso Boy train, the Aso-Kumagawa Emerald train was also very beautiful. Unfortunately, it rained heavily when we were on the train, so the beautiful scenery outside the window was not very clear. During the trip, one passenger was more than 15 minutes late returning to the tour bus. We thank tour guide Mr. Sun for his decisive decision to have the tour bus depart first. I think tour guide Mr. Sun is truly excellent; he can fluently introduce various attractions and is very helpful with passengers' needs.

Unfortunately, there were no Aso Boy trains available when I went, and another one was fully booked, so I had to take a regular train. Since I was boarding from Kumamoto, I could spend a bit more time at Kumamoto Castle. For Kusasenri and Mount Aso, it's better to go with a tour group; the signal on the mountain is really bad, and it would be very troublesome if Google Maps couldn't find its way. Each attraction was allocated a little over an hour (Kumamoto Castle was a bit longer), which, although tight, was sufficient and quite good!

Tour guide Ms. Li was very responsible, contacting me the day before via international call to confirm the pick-up time and location. Although the weather wasn't great, fortunately, it didn't rain, and we saw another side of Mount Aso. Kusasenri, due to accumulated rainwater from previous days, presented a lake-like scenery. We were lucky to get panoramic seats on the Aso Boy train, and the scenery along the way was picturesque, making it the perfect end to this trip.

The time spent at Osaka Castle on this itinerary was just right, but if we had to pay extra to visit the Kumamon Office, it would have been too rushed. However, due to heavy fog that day, we couldn't go to the Aso crater, but we did have reservations for the Aso Boy train experience. The seats booked for us were also excellent, which added a lot to the trip! (P.S. The tour guide strictly followed company rules and did not wait for latecomers.)

It was a good way to travel from Hakata to Kumamoto and squeeze in a few places of interest. It was my second day tour with the same guide, Lina, who recommended this day tour as an alternative mode of transport. More cost effective than my original plan of taking the shinkansen from Hakata to Kumamoto, then adding a day tour to visit Mt Aso and Kusasenri on another day. While Kumamoto castle is in the city and easily accessible, Mt Aso and Kusasenri are not, hence following a day tour is the most efficient way for non-drivers. I would've taken the scenic train from Aso Station back to Kumamoto, but it was fully-booked. So I took a regular train back instead with Lina's help. The only downside on this tour was the rainy weather that day. And the level 2 warning at the foot of the crater meant we couldn't go up to the crater mouth.

I recently participated in a Klook one-day tour, and the overall experience was fantastic! The tour guide was professional and enthusiastic, providing a wealth of background knowledge that allowed us to gain a deeper understanding of the local culture. The itinerary was well-paced without being rushed, giving me ample time to take photos and enjoy the scenery. The lunch selection was also very good, with delicious food. The only minor drawback was that the travel time was a bit long, but this also allowed us to enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way. Overall, this is a highly recommended travel experience!

This was the "most" satisfying of the three one-day tours we took on this trip, bar none! Our guide, Ada Yang, was the soul of this successful journey. She was incredibly responsible, monitoring and reporting on the volcanic ash concentration and opening status every hour from early morning. Initially, due to snow and icy roads the previous day, the area was closed, then only one viewing spot was open, making us all anxious. Finally, the entire route opened, and everyone was able to see the white smoke erupting from the crater and the crater lake revealed by the wind. Ada's photography skills are also top-notch, capturing eternal memories for the group in an instant!

Because I live in Kumamoto, I met the tour guide at Kumamoto Castle. Kumamoto Castle is very beautiful and magnificent, well worth seeing. Then we took a car to Mount Aso. We were very lucky that day to see the crater up close, but it was very windy and a bit cold on the mountain. We also ate delicious ice cream. Afterwards, we took the cute Aso Boy sightseeing train. The itinerary was very smooth.

Our guide, Thomas, was fantastic with his clear and humorous explanations. It's a shame we couldn't get close to Mount Aso due to the Level 2 alert, but the guide shared many photos. It was great.