Excursão de um dia ao paraíso secreto de Takachiho em Kyushu: Trem de Takachiho + Desfiladeiro de Takachiho (experiência de barco) + Santuário Amano Iwato

Thanks to our tour guide Nicole, who provided explanations in both Chinese and English throughout the journey, including mythological stories and food recommendations. Although the round trip was long, she thoughtfully arranged stops for restroom breaks. Today, our first stop was a mini-train ride. Despite the scorching sun, the conductor didn't forget to activate the bubble machine for us. The scenery was picturesque, and passing through the tunnel, the temperature dropped slightly, making it well worth the fare! 👍🏻 The second stop was boating, about a twenty-five-minute walk, mostly downhill, so it felt fine. When we boated near the waterfall, it truly felt like entering a fairyland, and the boating experience was very enjoyable and fun! On the way back, we also had the chance to experience the JRT Free shuttle taxi, a perk of this tour, saving us from walking, paying for a taxi, or waiting in a long queue for the free shuttle. So, joining a tour group is a good option! The third stop was Amano Iwato Shrine and Amano Yasukawara, which was also where we had lunch. The food and drinks were delicious, thanks to Nicole's recommendations. Finally, thank you, Nicole, for the omamori (charm) you gave us! ❣️

Our family had an amazing experience on this tour. Highly recommended! Our guide was Nicole and she spoke fluent English and Chinese and was full of knowledge and well organised throughout the whole tour. Our bus was large and comfortable, a quick stop at half way, then straight to the mini train. Another quick ride to the cave temple which was amazing and totally worth the visit with a stop for lunch included. Then to the gorge, unfortunately the boats were not operating due to too much rainfall but the views were spectacular and the walk was awesome. Ensure you try the ice cream at the bottom, it's amazing!! Back on the bus and back to Fukuoka with a pitstop on the way.

The place was beautiful and definitely worth the money. Takachiho was an amazing experience and I really enjoyed the scenery. However, the tour guide was a bit unfriendly, and although the tour mentioned English/Chinese support, things were not explained clearly to us which caused some confusion. There was also a misunderstanding about contacting me. But overall, the trip itself was still worth it because the place was so beautiful.😊

To get to this destination, a day tour trip is definitely a must. If you calculate it, it's actually cheaper than going by yourself. Overall, joining a day trip here was fun, and the destinations matched the itinerary. The tour guide spoke English and Mandarin. Everything ran on time and was well-organized. The guide also helped give recommendations for food, etc. This destination is already quite popular, but less crowded compared to the city. Plus, you can also meet people from other countries, which is fun.

Flew in just for this excursion and it didn’t disappoint. Our guide, Kevin, was fun and witty. He explained every step of the trip in detail and gave us enough time to explore everything on our own. The shrine, railway, and gorge were were beautiful. However, be prepared for a hike during your visit at the gorge! 100% recommend.

This was my first time joining a one-day tour, and it was a great experience. The day before, I received an email with detailed meeting information. The three-hour drive included a restroom break in the middle. Our guide, Selina, spoke Mandarin, English, and Japanese, which was very convenient. The mini-train experience was good (worth paying extra for). The boat ride in Takachiho Gorge was a lot of fun. Unfortunately, it rained heavily that day. When Selina handed us the boat tickets, she warned us that it was starting to rain and asked if we needed to buy raincoats. When we left after the activity, it was pouring rain at parking lot 3 where we boarded the tour bus. Selina held an umbrella at the boarding point to prevent every tour member from getting wet, while she herself got soaked. She was truly thoughtful and incredibly kind. The driver was also very young and polite, and drove very steadily. Although the weather wasn't great this time, the itinerary, driver, and guide were all excellent, making my experience very enjoyable! 😁

Our tour guide, Yang Meng, was very kind and good. This was my second experience with a Klook one-day tour. There were 37 people in this group, so we took a large tour bus, but the seats were a bit small, though each seat had a cup holder. Boating in Takachiho was really fun, but the boating time slot couldn't be chosen. Boating requires a bit of skill, but if you really can't paddle, the staff on-site will come over in a boat to assist you a little. The boating only lasts for thirty minutes, so it's a bit difficult to paddle all the way to the waterfall, haha! I found the Takachiho train to be quite ordinary; you can take it or not, and it's not cheap at 2300 yen per person. Finally, we also went to Amano Iwato Shrine, which was a walking tour, just strolling around and looking at things. Overall, it was quite interesting, but it takes three hours to get from Fukuoka to Takachiho. We departed at 8 AM, and due to rain and traffic, the tour officially ended at 7:10 PM. Perfect!

Our guide, Jimmy Liu, was a seasoned tour guide who made the trip very efficient and enjoyable. He gave valuable tips and information, even a small gift, that made our trip all the more fulfilling. The sceneries themselves were very beautiful, if not a bit too crowded at times (we went on a Sunday) 💯% recommend.

The driver messaged us on WhatsApp the day before to confirm our day tour. It wasn't difficult to find the meetup location at Kumamoto Station. The driving to all destinations was safe and smooth. The driver was attentive and shared brief but useful insights about each attraction. My only complaint is the short duration at each attraction; the tour would have been more enjoyable if they had extended the time spent at Takachiho Gorge.

Today, July 28th, I participated in the Fukuoka Takachiho Gorge one-day tour for the first time. I was so lucky to have the very professional tour guide CoCo and the excellent driver. The explanations for each attraction were very clear, and they took great care of every group member, interacting wonderfully with everyone. They even helped take photos at attractions like boating and the mini-train. On the way back to Fukuoka, we encountered a magnitude 7 earthquake in Kumamoto. Thanks to the driver's professionalism and CoCo's care, my family and I returned safely to Fukuoka, leaving us with wonderful travel memories. I am truly grateful to her and to the driver who worked so hard today.