Passeios por Kokonoe Yume Otsuribashi

Our driver and guide, Kye-young Jeon, was very professional. He took me to better spots to photograph Yufuin and the Jujumoji Plateau Observatory, and actively helped me take pictures. He even proactively picked me up at Tatsumaki Jigoku because waiting for the bus would have taken too long to get back to the Umi Jigoku parking lot.

It was a great experience, the driver was very knowledgeable about landmark locations. He recommended a place for a meal and also brought us to a location with a great view for nice pictures since he realized we preferred scenery over shopping. The driver is fluent in multiple languages, very helpful in communicating with Japanese merchants/staff when needed. Great driving skill even though we went through winding roads in a mountainous area, it was a stable ride throughout the journey. The whole family, from seniors to children, enjoyed the entire trip; in fact, we booked two day trips with this company to different places. Highly recommended and totally worth the price paid!

I really loved the tour section — it was very worthwhile, especially the Attack on Titan museum and the dam visit. If I had gone there by myself, it would have cost me much more time and money to reach those places. The best part was that the guide kept sharing recommendations on the best foods and highlighting the most interesting parts of each attraction.

The vehicle is clean and spacious. The guide, while not particularly chatty or offering to help load luggage when picking us up, was helpful in looking for my son's AirPod that fell out of his ear. I found it costly and puzzling to pay an extra 14,000 yen for additional hours and for driving an empty car back to Fukuoka, as we changed accommodation to the last destination of that day's itinerary (Nagabetaki Fall, Kokonoe Yume Suspension Bridge, Tadawara Wetland, Beppu Ropeway, Yufuin), meaning we were not returning to Fukuoka. I am unsure if I am being charged for the time the driver-guide spent driving back to Fukuoka alone.

It was cloudy until morning and cold enough to see our breath because it rained the night before the tour. However, thanks to our self-proclaimed weather fairy guide, Jeon Ara, we were able to see Mount Fuji on the way back to Tokyo. It was a breathtaking view that we encountered after a long wait, making for an even more pleasant end to our trip 🗻. It was great that Guide Jeon Ara adjusted the itinerary according to the weather and on-site conditions, rather than sticking to the planned order. We were also grateful for her recommendations for delicious snacks at each location and her accurate guidance and explanations 💗. I realized that seeing Mount Fuji is more difficult than expected and requires a lot of luck (😅). Since the temperature is about 5 degrees lower than in downtown Tokyo, the cherry blossoms will be in full bloom and the weather will be warmer until late April, so it would be a good time to visit in April 🌸.

December 28, 2025: My first trip to Fukuoka with my family, we bought a package tour. It was my first time seeing snow in Japan, and we even had a small snowball fight. Our tour guide told us that the group from the day before couldn't make it up because of the snow on the ground. We were lucky today; although there wasn't much snow, it was still a great experience. The scenery in Itoshima was truly beautiful, and the coconut trees were lovely too. We had a lot of fun on the swings and it was also perfect for taking photos. The Ichiran factory is also a great place for an outing. For lunch, our guide arranged for us to eat Ichiran ramen. We heard it was the main branch, so we didn't have to queue outside with everyone else, which was also a great treat. Finally, at Miyajidake Shrine, enjoying delicious food and watching the sunset was a truly perfect combination. So happy, so happy!

We had a wonderful experience on this day tour to Kusasenri Grassland (Kusasenrigahama) and Takachiho Gorge. Our tour guide, Daisy Wu, was very lovely and friendly. She speaks both English and Chinese fluently, which made communication very easy for everyone in the group. During each stop, she also recommended different local food spots for us to try, which was very helpful. Originally, our itinerary was supposed to include Aso Crater as well. However, due to a recent helicopter accident and the ongoing rescue operations, the crater area was temporarily closed. Daisy handled the situation very well and brought us to an alternative spot instead. Luckily, the weather today was very clear, so we were still able to see Aso Crater from Kusasenri Grassland, which made the experience even more special. Overall, this is a highly recommended day tour. Thank you for the lovely keychain souvenir, it’s a nice memory from the trip. Hope to join another tour with Daisy again in the future!

Tuvimos un gran recorrido al atardecer con nuestro guía, Logan, quien nos brindó mucha información sobre el distrito de Gion y la historia y los acontecimientos de la vida de una geisha. Ninguna pregunta quedó sin respuesta. Lo disfrutamos muchísimo, solo deseamos que hubiera hecho más calor.