Passeios por Murasaki Mura

Cloudy weather ⛅ doesn't make the seaside very beautiful, but the strong winds are perfect for Cape Zanpa. We mainly came to the central area for it, but unfortunately, the lighthouse stairs were closed. Overall, the experience was good. The attractions weren't too crowded, and we finished early. There was no traffic on the way, and the complimentary ice cream 🍨 and burger set were both excellent. The ice cream had a very local flavor, and the fruit flavors were dairy-free. I recommend the citrus flavor; I had watermelon, which I felt no one else chose, and it had a slightly spoiled 🍉 taste. The Southeast Botanical Gardens are exquisite and compact. The main garden's plants aren't particularly exotic; compared to botanical gardens in China like the South China Botanical Garden, Xiamen Botanical Garden, and many famous botanical gardens in Southeast Asia, their richness is stronger. However, the botanical garden excels in its overall layout, looking very much like it was lovingly crafted by a horticulturist. Our tour guide, Xiao Lian, is from Fuzhou. She was very enthusiastic and attentive throughout the trip, looking after everyone. Having lived in Okinawa for over thirty years, she has a deep understanding of the local culture.

The sunset kayak tour was probably the highlight of my Okinawa trip! I was feeling down because it rained for three days straight after arriving in Okinawa, but as soon as I got on the kayak, the rain stopped, a double rainbow appeared, and the sun came out :) I was truly happy watching the sunset. However, the water near the kayak boarding area was incredibly murky before heading out to sea, which made me a bit hesitant to put my feet in (it felt like muddy water). Anyway, your shoes/clothes will definitely get wet, so be sure to bring flip-flops, and if you don't like your clothes getting wet, definitely bring a raincoat!!! I highly recommend kayaking on a nice day 🙌🏻

Wonderful experience, it had been raining and was cloudy. We were provided with rain ponchos. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and shared about the area and environment. We saw birds and hermit crabs. Guide was great with answering our questions. Recommend this experience with this organization.

My parents had such an amazing time today. Our guide was phenomenal. He explained everything and was there to guide us through the experience. We went on the kayak first, it wasn't too hot or too cold, very peaceful, and we got to learn more about the plants of Oki. After, we had a short break and went to the fishing spot. We were lucky enough to catch a fish and then they arranged with a local restaurant and it was phenomenal.

I really liked the itinerary; we happened to see the sunset 🌇, which was beautiful. The coach helped take photos, but they weren't professional, so the pictures were just average. Because our schedule was a bit delayed, we told them we might arrive a little late, but we were sternly informed that if we were late, we wouldn't be able to participate at all and wouldn't get a refund, and that we absolutely had to arrive before 4:00 PM. So, we rushed to get there on time, only to still wait for almost half an hour at the site before departing. We also saw other groups who were late still being able to participate, which left a bad impression. You can bring your phone or camera to take pictures while playing. Your pants and underwear are highly likely to get wet, so it's recommended to bring an extra pair. They provide slippers for us to change into, which is nice. You might want to bring an extra towel to dry your feet, as it's more convenient when changing shoes after getting ashore. Overall, I recommend coming to Okinawa and definitely trying this activity.

Aunque llovió por la tarde, disfruté mucho del recorrido. Erina fue muy servicial y siempre nos asistió, es amable y siempre sonríe y, por supuesto... hermosa, jeje. ¡MUCHAS GRACIAS, ERINA!👍

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This was easily one of the highlights of our trip to Japan! If you’re a fan of JDM culture, Fast & Furious, or just love cars, this experience is absolutely worth it. It doesn’t feel like a typical tourist tour—you really become part of the local car community. Seeing legendary cars, meeting passionate owners, driving through Tokyo at night, and visiting Daikoku PA created memories we’ll never forget. A special thank you to our driver, Timi. She was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and professional from the very beginning. She made us feel comfortable, shared interesting stories, answered all our questions, and made the whole experience even more enjoyable. Her passion for JDM culture really shows, and it made the night feel authentic and special. Thank you, Timi, and the whole Gaijin Tuned team for an unforgettable evening. We would definitely do it again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting Tokyo!

Sun Peng, our guide, deserves full marks! He was incredibly knowledgeable about Kumamoto throughout the trip, explaining the unique features of each attraction. To be honest, the Aso Boy train wasn't really worth it, haha. 2300 yen per person just to see a mountain; it's not as beautiful as the Ghibli train I rode in Hakone, Tokyo. It was a shame we couldn't go boating in Takachiho Gorge today, but the scenery was still good, though slightly less impressive than Hokkaido's Blue Pond. However, my only complaint about the guide is that he sent us to Takachiho Shrine. It's fine to go, but the path is genuinely difficult, so be prepared. But on the way back to the parking lot, the guide told us to follow Google Maps to the third parking lot, which would have been a disaster! You absolutely must return to that slope and head straight for the third parking lot. When you go to the shrine, there's a fork in the road on that slope; pay attention to the sign indicating the direction to the third parking lot. It's only 300m that way. Do NOT follow the map! A large group of us followed the map, but luckily I had seen the sign on the way there, otherwise, we would have been completely lost trying to find our way back! The cheese mini-bread recommended by the guide was decent, and the cream puffs were also good, filled with ice cream. I didn't try the summer iced tea special. The horse sashimi and barbecue were okay, but don't have high expectations; it's not as good as grilled beef. Next, regarding the guide's recommendations at Kusasenri: I didn't buy the keychains, didn't buy the horse oil cream, but I did buy a fridge magnet. The green house was a bit hard to find, so look carefully. The beef burger was sold out. The only thing I think is worth recommending, which the guide didn't, is the ice cream. If you go, remember to try the ice cream at the museum! Oh, and I also want to mention that the time at Kusasenri is actually very short. If you climb to the observation deck and then come down, and also want to eat and shop, it might be quite rushed. Be prepared to just have ice cream! The fridge magnet is very cute and worth buying for 800 yen! Finally, the Tenkaippin ramen was a bit disappointing; the firm noodles were very salty and not as good as Ippudo in Osaka, haha. Ippudo is also salty (apparently ramen is meant to be paired with sake). As for the Osmanthus fried rice: it tasted like something any Chinese restaurant could make; no need to specifically try it in Japan, hahaha! Overall, this group tour was actually pretty good, just a bit rushed. Of course, that's because there were many places to visit, and it wasn't a self-guided trip, haha! I would still consider a group tour again if I have the chance!