Excursão de um dia a Takachiho, Monte Aso, Kyushu | Desfiladeiro de Takachiho + Kusasenri + Monte Aso/Santuário Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu | Partida de Fukuoka

I had the great pleasure of joining this one-day local tour. The guide, CoCo, is very friendly and detailed. She sent me the contact details, itinerary, and some useful tips via WhatsApp the day before the trip. Despite the light rain on the day of the trip, it was still enjoyable, and I managed to capture many beautiful photos. Thanks again to CoCo.

Highly-recommended tour! The sites visited were very beautiful; it’s very good if you want to get some fresh air. It rained when we were in Takachicho Gorge but we still enjoyed the trip very much. Eichii-san is very knowledgeable and cares a lot about the guests. The driver Kimura-san is also very nice and patient.

Wir hatten heute ein fantastisches Erlebnis auf unserer Tour zum Berg Aso und den umliegenden Gebieten in Fukuoka. Unser Reiseleiter, Jimmy Liu, war während der gesamten Reise unglaublich aufgeschlossen, freundlich, lustig und einladend. Er schuf eine so entspannte und angenehme Atmosphäre, dass sich die ganze Gruppe von Anfang an wohlfühlte. Was wir besonders schätzten, war, dass wir uns nie gehetzt fühlten. Wir hatten an jedem Halt genügend Zeit, um alles richtig zu erkunden, Fotos zu machen, die Landschaft zu genießen und jeden Ort wirklich zu erleben, anstatt nur schnell von Ort zu Ort zu eilen. Die Organisation der Tour wirkte sehr ausgewogen und durchdacht. Jimmy teilte auch interessante Informationen auf sehr unterhaltsame Weise und machte den ganzen Tag wirklich lustig. Man merkt wirklich, dass er Spaß an dem hat, was er tut, und ihm daran liegt, den Leuten ein großartiges Erlebnis zu bieten. Sehr empfehlenswert, wenn Sie die Gegend um Fukuoka / Berg Aso besuchen – dies war definitiv einer der Höhepunkte unserer Reise. Grüße aus Deutschland, Niklas.

We participated in a well-organized day tour with JRT, guided by Jimmy. As Mt. Aso was billowing smoke, we couldn't go up to the crater, so the itinerary was revised to visit Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine instead. We enjoyed the vast green fields at Kusasenri, good weather at Takachiho Gorge, and the day tour was made even more enjoyable by the tour guide's humor. Jimmy made sure the group kept to the schedule and gave good tips on how to avoid the crowds. His jokes definitely made the long bus rides less tiring!

I was honored to be the first tourist on this route. Our guide, Daisy, was very enthusiastic and friendly, and the driver was excellent. Due to the recent closure of Mount Aso, this attraction was replaced with Takachiho Shrine. Afterwards, we visited Takachiho Gorge. After lunch, we gathered and departed for Kusasenri. By the way, it's best to bring your own food for lunch, as there aren't many restaurant options near this attraction. Kusasenri was beautiful, and we stayed for about an hour. Then we went to Komezuka, staying for about 10 minutes. We were very lucky that the clouds parted, and we saw the "matcha pudding" on an overcast day. Afterwards, we drove to Aso Station, and the scenery along the way was beautiful. A small suggestion: it would have been even better if we could have stopped for a while where the cattle and horses were grazing. We arrived at Aso Station around 15:30, just in time to briefly look around the station before boarding the Aso Boy train. Since I was the only tourist on this route, I joined a group with other passengers who did not have the express train included. The guide thoughtfully booked a window seat for me. The highlight of the Aso Boy train is in the first half, where the scenery feels like something out of a fairy tale, and there are also play facilities on board for children. We arrived in Kumamoto around 17:00, which was a perfect time to have dinner and do some shopping nearby. All in all, it was a very memorable experience.

We visited 3 places below and had a blast Kishima-dake (Mt. Kishima) Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine Takachiho Gorge If you want fun tour in Japan deff find COCO She was the best tour guide in Japan😁

Despite the rainy weather, the day trip to Mount Aso, Takachiho, and Kumano Shrine was a very good overall experience. Our guide, EIICHI, was very dedicated throughout the journey, providing explanations and introductions in both languages, allowing us to understand local Japanese culture even on a day trip. He was also very friendly and considerate towards elderly travelers, constantly reminding them to be careful and suggesting places to rest. The overall atmosphere was very relaxed and comfortable, and there was ample time at each attraction to walk around, explore, and take photos. The driver also drove safely and smoothly, making the ride comfortable and allowing for good rest without motion sickness.

This itinerary offers excellent value for money, perfect for tourists traveling from Fukuoka to Kumamoto. Takachiho Gorge is located in Miyazaki Prefecture, while Mount Aso Crater and Kusasenri are in Kumamoto Prefecture, allowing you to visit two major attractions across Kyushu in one day. The time spent at Takachiho Gorge was sufficient, even though we didn't manage to get a boating experience; walking along the valley was very relaxing. We were lucky today as the Nakadake Crater was open, and although it was a bit foggy, the scenery at Kusasenri was beautiful. We saw Komezuka, which looked like a matcha pudding, and enjoyed milk ice cream and milk. The grey building on the first floor had many souvenirs, where we bought coffee and fridge magnets. On the return journey, we took the Aso Boy train back to Kumamoto, which was super cute. A truly worthwhile trip!

この日帰り旅行は、3週間の九州周遊旅行のハイライトでした。高千穂峡は美しかったですが、阿蘇山がまだ閉鎖されており、草千里からは遠くにかろうじて見えるだけだったのは残念でした。草千里ヶ浜での時間を短縮し、高千穂峡エリアにもっと時間を割く方が良いでしょう。高千穂峡は非常に混雑しており、ボートに乗るためのハイキングや行列もあり、阿蘇ボーイ列車に乗る乗客にとっては非常に慌ただしいものになります（私は昼食を逃し、急いでバスで駅に向かわなければならず、全く予想外でした）。それにもかかわらず、ガイドのヤン・メンは、参加者全員が安全で、できるだけ旅行を楽しめるように最善を尽くしてくれました！ありがとう！！

This tour allows you to visit both Takachiho and Aso, two major attractions. If you're planning a trip to Kumamoto, you can also add on a train journey. If you inform us in advance, you can bring one piece of luggage and take the train directly from Aso to Kumamoto, saving travel time. Due to very bad weather, I initially thought I wouldn't be able to see Mount Aso, but unexpectedly, the crater opened up at the last minute, even though it was very foggy 😂. Then, we also precisely made it to the train on time. Thanks to our guide, Alex, for his assistance! 👍