Prefeitura de Kumamoto

I had a wonderful and truly enjoyable day trip to Mount Aso! The tour was very well planned, with a comfortable pace and plenty of breaks to enjoy each stop without feeling rushed. I especially appreciated having enough free time to explore on my own rather than being constantly guided, which made the experience even more enjoyable. Jimmy was an excellent guide! His knowledgeable and funny personality made the bus rides entertaining, and he shared lots of interesting information about the places we visited in a very engaging way. His English was also excellent, making everything easy to understand and the entire trip very comfortable. A special highlight was the delicious milk ice cream at Mount Aso! Overall, it was a fantastic experience, and I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area. Thank you, Jimmy, for such a lovely day!

Tour guide Ms. Kong was humorous, engaging, and very knowledgeable about local customs and traditions. The driver was extremely polite and friendly, and greeted every passenger each time we got off the bus! Everything has returned to normal following the Kumamoto earthquakes! Sightseeing and tourism are completely fine, there aren't many tourists, and the attractions are very pleasant to walk around. Joining a day tour when traveling independently allows you to visit many places that are inconvenient to reach by public transportation! The itinerary was Aso Kusasenri -> Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine -> Takachiho Torokko Train -> Takachiho Gorge stroll. The Takachiho Torokko Train requires an additional payment of 2,300 yen per person! The weather was still quite hot in late October, so everything was lush and green, but the local scenery was great to see! Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine was my absolute favorite—it has such an amazing atmosphere!

Visitei o Castelo de Kumamoto pela segunda vez! Como esperado de um dos três grandes castelos do Japão, era grande e magnífico! Há alguns anos, um grande terremoto em Kumamoto destruiu parte do castelo, e as obras de restauração ainda estão em andamento, mas, como turista, não tive nenhum problema em visitar o Castelo de Kumamoto! E eu recomendo fortemente comprar os ingressos com antecedência no Klook! Isso porque, na entrada, as filas para comprar ingressos e para quem já comprou são separadas, e você pode entrar imediatamente mostrando o código QR ao funcionário, o que é uma grande vantagem para reduzir o tempo de espera.

Don’t shy away from Kumamoto! It’s safe to visit even after the recent earthquake. Ms Kong was an amazing guide, she’s very well informed and eloquent. Great explanation at all the locations and she always give good recommendations. Mr Xiao was our coach driver, he’s punctual and professional. Thank you for this great experience!

We arrived early at the Kumamoto Station Shinkansen West Exit to meet up. Our tour guide, Sun Peng, came over to gather the group. Since we were carrying luggage and planning to leave the tour in Kurokawa, the guide proactively asked if we had already arranged our hotel pick-up and drop-off. Although we could have arranged it ourselves, he went ahead and did it for us. Since Kurokawa has multiple parking lots, as a tourist, it would have been difficult to clearly communicate the exact pick-up spot with the hotel. Thumbs up for the guide's thoughtfulness! It was a gorgeous sunny day, and every scenic spot made for great photos. As a tourist, the experience was fantastic. Guide Sun also helped take photos for everyone, kept the commentary along the way witty and humorous, took meticulous care of us, and reminded us in advance of important points to keep in mind during the sightseeing. This trip is a great one-day tour option, much more convenient than planning and executing it yourself, and I highly recommend it!

This was a tour I took with my parents. I was worried the schedule might be a bit too tight, but we were able to take our time exploring at a relaxed pace, and my parents had no trouble at all. In particular, our guide, Lee Hyang-yong, was truly exceptionally kind and gave fantastic explanations, making the tour even more satisfying. Our driver was also skilled, so we were able to travel without any motion sickness. Thanks to everyone, we were able to create wonderful memories. Highly recommended!

Uma viagem perfeita pela natureza de Kyushu, graças à nossa guia Nanami! Acabei de terminar minha viagem por Kumamoto e Miyazaki e mal posso esperar para escrever esta ótima avaliação. O itinerário desta excursão foi excelentemente planejado, combinando perfeitamente maravilhas naturais com experiências culturais. Em Aso, vimos um dos maiores vulcões ativos do mundo, e a sensação do pulso da Terra foi inesquecível; caminhamos pelas vastas pastagens de Kusasenri, sentindo uma amplitude e tranquilidade completamente diferentes; e o passeio de barco pelo Desfiladeiro de Takachiho foi o ponto alto de toda a viagem, como se tivéssemos entrado em um mundo mítico. E a "alma" de todas essas experiências maravilhosas foi nossa guia, Nanami. Ela é uma pessoa muito profissional e cheia de entusiasmo: 1. Conhecimento: Ela conhece a história e a cultura de Kyushu, a formação geológica e os produtos locais especiais como a palma da sua mão, explicando tudo de forma vívida e interessante, o que nos permitiu não apenas ver a paisagem, mas também entender as histórias por trás dela. 2. Comunicação bilíngue: Havia muitos amigos estrangeiros no grupo, e ela nos atendeu fluentemente em chinês e inglês durante toda a viagem, cuidando de cada membro sem barreiras de comunicação, o que foi muito atencioso. 3. Entusiasmada e atenciosa: Ela estava sempre com um sorriso radiante, cuidando cuidadosamente dos idosos e crianças do grupo, ajudando a resolver vários problemas, como uma irmã confiável. Por causa de Nanami, esta viagem foi cheia de calor e memórias. Recomendo fortemente a amigos que planejam viajar para Kyushu! Espero encontrá-la novamente na próxima viagem.

Esta experiência foi maravilhosa, conseguimos ver golfinhos a mergulhar e o capitão do barco conduzia até encontrarmos os golfinhos. Ótimo para fotografia de vida selvagem e uma nova experiência!

Although the meeting point was slightly different from the tour pictures due to venue renovations, which could be confusing for first-time visitors, it was easy to spot staff members wearing yellow vests once inside the station, so it wasn't a major issue. This trip included visits to Takachiho Shrine, Takachiho Gorge, Kusasenri in Aso (which has a museum and restaurants available at your own expense), and the South Aso Railway (a 1-hour ride costing 1,560 yen at your own expense). Each transit time was about 30 minutes to an hour and a half. The bus was clean, comfortable, and not crowded. Someone contacted us the day before to confirm the booking. Our tour leader, Jiang, was very friendly, helped take photos, and provided a general introduction to the history of the attractions in Mandarin, making it very easy to understand. Overall, it was a comfortable and convenient one-day trip for a leisurely outdoor excursion.