Passeios por Takachiho Gorge

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!

Although there was no Korean guide, the staff kindly explained the meeting time and itinerary to me personally in English. The schedule wasn't too tight, and they gave us plenty of time. We went to ride the Amaterasu Railway, booked tickets, and after seeing the Takachiho Gorge, we came back to ride the Amaterasu train again. The railway itself wasn't particularly exciting, but it was still nice. Haha, the gorge was also wonderful. You can just follow the guide. Even if you're a bit late taking photos, you can find the guide's yellow flag, and they also told us when and where to meet for the return journey. They even kindly took photos for us. Then, they gave us time for lunch and plenty of time to look around Kusasenri. After that, we went to the Nakadake crater, but unfortunately, access was restricted, so we only saw it from below. Still, it was really good. I highly recommend this tour.

このツアーはまさに夢のようでした！これらの場所はずっと私の行きたい場所リストにあり、ついに訪れることができて本当に嬉しいです。熊本からの出発はとても便利で、高千穂峡、草千里、上色見熊野座神社、高千穂神社を一日で、しかも慌ただしいと感じることなく巡ることができたことに感動しました。 ツアーガイドの方には特に感謝しています！ツアーの主な言語は中国語でしたが、ガイドの方はとても親切で、私のためにすべて英語で説明してくださいました。そのおかげで、体験がより包括的で楽しいものになりました。九州の最高の場所を効率的かつ楽しく巡りたいなら、この旅行を強くお勧めします！

In the cold weather, we were fortunate to take the Miyazaki train and witness the beauty of Takachiho Gorge with our own eyes. We successfully saw the Mount Aso Nakadake crater, and as we were leaving, light snow fell on Mount Aso as a farewell. Special thanks to our professional, enthusiastic, and energetic guide, Mr. Sugiyama, who took care of us throughout the tour, provided excellent guidance, and recommended delicious food, making our family's packed and fulfilling day trip wonderful.

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.

Mr. Sun, nuestro guía, fue excelente. Fue informativo, servicial y amable. El paseo en barco por el desfiladero fue increíble, aunque un poco caótico, ya que los barcos tenían que dar la vuelta y regresar al punto de partida. El almuerzo fue increíble. El viaje por el desfiladero fue físicamente exigente, con subidas y bajadas de escaleras, pero las vistas eran impresionantes. En general, fue un buen viaje y muy recomendable. El viaje al volcán también fue increíble, pero el inicio del viaje fue un poco caótico en el hotel Lawson Oriental, ya que tuvimos que buscar al guía turístico entre una gran multitud. Quizás darnos el número y el nombre del guía con un cartel sería mejor, ya que tuvimos que preguntar a muchos guías de Gogo antes de encontrar al correcto.

It was a fun day visiting Amanoiwato Shrine, Takachiho Railway, and Takachiho Gorge. The best part of the tour was Takachiho Gorge with the boat ride, followed by Amanoiwato Shrine. The railway trolley experience isn't a must, as you have to remain seated and it was a bit crowded. I wished there was more time to explore Takachiho Gorge after the boat ride. Overall, it was a great day. We had Jimmy as our guide; he's funny and provided excellent service by getting our boat and railway tickets early so we didn't have to wait in line.

This time, participating in the "Kyushu Takachiho One-Day Tour" was a great experience, and the overall itinerary was very well-arranged. I highly recommend it! We comfortably took a direct bus from Kumamoto Station and were able to visit Takachiho Gorge, Mount Aso, and Kusasenri all in one day. There was no need to transfer or plan transportation ourselves, which was very convenient for independent travelers. Although we couldn't go up to the Aso crater today and the boat ride was under maintenance, the overall experience was still excellent, and I believe this is an opportunity to revisit this place in the future! I especially recommend our guide, Mr. Sun. He professionally introduced a lot of Kumamoto's history and stories about the attractions along the way. The atmosphere was relaxed and interesting, making it easy to listen attentively. Mr. Sun was also very thoughtful and cared for every traveler, actively helping to take photos at each scenic spot, and recommending delicious food and souvenirs. Thanks to Mr. Sun, the entire trip was even better! Today was a wonderful and worthwhile one-day tour! I truly recommend this itinerary 👍