Prefeitura de Kumamoto Passeios

We had a great time. If you go in September, just keep in mind that it's hot and humid. We wish we had more time at the second stop. It felt a bit rushed, and it was such a nice spot we wished we could have enjoyed it a bit more. The Takachiho Gorge was excellent; we recommend booking the boat ride because it was sold out. The boat was fun and refreshing in the middle of a hot day. Thanks to Daisy for the explanations and recommendations for every place.

I have been to Japan many times, but this was my first time choosing a one-day guided tour. First of all, a huge shout-out to my tour guide, Sun Peng—he was humorous, very responsible, and extremely professional. I enjoyed listening to his many stories and his recommendations for delicious food. Second, regarding the itinerary, each location is actually worth spending a full day at, so joining a tour feels a bit rushed. I recommend the Aso train and Kusasenri itinerary. I also really liked Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine, and the shrines in Takachiho were nice as well, though the gorge tour was just so-so. Skipping the boat ride and the mini-train was a very wise choice, I think, because it was just too hot. Finally, a big shout-out to the driver. Since it coincided with a Japanese long weekend and I heard traffic was terrible, the driver skillfully avoided the worst of the congestion. Very professional.

Departing on September 9, 2026, tour guide Miyamoto provided attentive and detailed explanations. As Mount Aso is currently closed due to a helicopter accident, the itinerary was changed to the Michi-no-Eki Aso Boucho Kugino, a rest stop with a stunning panoramic view of the Aso mountain range. Afterwards, we visited Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine, which felt like being inside a movie scene. At noon, we arrived at Kusasenri for lunch, surrounded by vast mountain grasslands where many horses and cows roam along the road—a deeply relaxing landscape. The final stop was Kurokawa Onsen, a cozy and pleasant hot spring town that also offers delicious cream puffs. The entire tour is well worth experiencing, and the tour guide welcomes everyone to Kumamoto. Most attractions have been operating normally following the earthquake in July 2026, so everyone can visit with peace of mind. God bless Kumamoto! Stay strong, Kumamoto!

하나의 가장 최고의 투어 중 하나였습니다! 미야자키의 꼭 가봐야 할 명소들을 모두 방문합니다! 협곡은 정말 아름다웠습니다! 아소 초원도 정말 마음에 들었습니다. 안개가 자욱해서 마치 《하울의 움직이는 성》 영화에서 튀어나온 듯한 지브리 감성을 자아냈습니다. 가이드분도 정말 훌륭하셨습니다! 최고의 명소들과 포토 스폿들을 모두 짚어주셨습니다. 투어의 마지막에는 현지인들만의 숨은 맛집인 아주 맛있는 가게에서 말고기를 맛볼 수 있는 기회가 있었습니다.

I think this one-day tour was fantastic. Not to mention how great the buy-one-get-one-free deal was, and they even gave us souvenirs at the end. But I think the most important thing was not having to worry about transportation. Also, I found the tour guide to be very professional; his English was excellent. We had foreign tourists on our tour, and the guide could instantly switch from Chinese to English, and his English was very pleasant to listen to. The only regret was that the flowing noodles area was closed due to an earthquake or something, so we didn't get to try them, which was a bit of a pity. Some group members also went boating and were late due to time constraints, but the guide still waited for them.

Due to the Kyushu earthquake, the tour was changed to a Miyazaki tour for safety reasons. I am Korean, and the guide was fluent in English, Japanese, and Chinese, so if you know a little of one of these three languages, you should be able to travel comfortably. Also, it seems the guide is random, but the guide I had was very kind! Oh, and since you walk quite a lot, I recommend wearing comfortable shoes and looking up restaurants in advance or bringing a packed lunch.

I had booked this tour led by guide Nana, but since I was staying overnight in Kumamoto that evening, I realized right before departure that it didn't quite fit my schedule. Guide Nana immediately helped me switch to a more suitable tour led by guide Zhou. It poured rain on the day of the tour, but guide Zhou thoughtfully looked after all the team members the entire way. She was enthusiastic and cheerful, bringing laughter wherever we went. When an American joined the group as we left Kumamoto Castle, guide Zhou took turns explaining everything in both Chinese and English all the way. Listening to her native-sounding English introduction was also a treat. Finally, when we were about to leave, guide Zhou asked the driver to drop us off right at the station entrance so we wouldn't get soaked in the rain while pulling our luggage. In short, I am very grateful to the two enthusiastic guides I met this time. Even though it was a rainy day, my heart was filled with sunshine the whole way.

高千穗峡谷和阿苏草千里一日游让我度过了一段美妙的时光。整个行程组织得井井有条。我们的导游Sun博学又专业，不仅为我们详细介绍了当地的历史文化，全天的行程也安排得井井有条。峡谷景色迷人，划船体验非常有趣。我还临时加订了午餐，非常庆幸自己做了这个决定，因为饭菜实在太美味了。我们在草千里还看到了马匹，感觉非常酷。总而言之，强烈推荐这个旅行团！

I felt there were many limitations to exploring various parts of Kumamoto on foot, so I booked a one-day tour package. There wasn't a Korean-speaking guide option, so I booked a Chinese-speaking guide tour, but thanks to our guide Ningning, I thoroughly enjoyed the trip without feeling left out at all! Thanks to her, my father and I made wonderful memories. There were some slightly disappointing aspects due to the local conditions of Mount Aso and the weather on the day, but that also had its own charm. (If I visit again next time, I'll definitely bring waterproof sneakers!) Even in the rainy weather, it was truly impressive how she warmly looked after each and every guest, and meticulously took photos for us, even getting wet herself. Thank you very much! ^___^