Dazaifu

Os funcionários são extremamente gentis e muito habilidosos! A localização também era ótima, bem em frente à parada de ônibus Tabito e à Estação Dazaifu. O cabelo ficou simplesmente uma arte... Ao fazer o upgrade no local para o plano premium (incluindo penteado e maior variedade de yukatas / sem penteado para homens), houve um custo adicional de cerca de 5.500 ienes para 2 mulheres, e foi possível fazer penteados mesmo em cabelos curtos! Vale notar que, no caso de yukatas, se você tiver uma estrutura corporal ou quadris um pouco maiores, as opções de design podem ser limitadas devido aos tamanhos. No início de junho, o clima com o yukata estava razoavelmente quente, mas foi tranquilo!

I wanted to try on a yukata on my way to Dazaifu, so I made a reservation. It's about a 15-20 minute walk from Gojo train station, and although the shop was small, I was able to try on a yukata in the design I wanted. I've worn women's yukata before, so this time I tried on a men's yukata, which was a unique experience, and the staff were very kind and helpful. They quickly helped me change and put on the geta with swift movements. It became a special memory.

Experience: The owner was very kind and spoke both Japanese and Mandarin. Her advice on choosing kimonos was incredibly helpful. The kimonos were beautiful, and she did an excellent job arranging our hair accessories, giving our family a wonderful experience. We will definitely choose this shop again next time. 😘 Location: The location is very close to Dazaifu, which is very convenient. Facilities: The environment is very comfortable.

Esta foi a primeira vez que reservamos uma experiência de fotografia profissional. Ficamos muito felizes durante a sessão de fotos de 1 hora. O fotógrafo é muito simpático e nos orienta sobre como posar. Assim que recebemos as fotos, vimos que ficaram adoráveis. Agradecemos verdadeiramente por isso.

Highly recommended tour! It is not one of those rushed bus tours where you just breeze through; it actually leaves you with free time to explore on your own (about two hours of free time in Yufuin, though it is so rich in things to do that it is actually worth staying three to four hours. On the other hand, the Umi Jigoku [Sea Hell] was just ordinary, so I docked a few points for the itinerary arrangement). Our tour guide, Eiichi, was very professional and struck just the right balance with the pacing of the commentary. Whenever he noticed people were getting tired, he would pause appropriately, and whenever he saw everyone was interested, he would share a bit more background story. There happened to be a mobility-impaired member in our group, and aside from proactively helping to load and unload the wheelchair, he managed the timing and group gathering very well, so we never felt like we were waiting too long for settling in. The fried chicken, Mentaiko bread, and matcha soft-serve ice cream he recommended were truly delicious!

An absolutely wonderful tour! The first stop was Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, with an 80-minute stay. It takes about half an hour to walk through the shrine grounds, where you can pray for good fortune or buy some lucky charms. The small street in front of the shrine has many great little shops; whether it's local snacks, souvenirs, the Sumikkogurashi specialty store, or the unique Starbucks, everything is very interesting and well worth spending some time exploring. Next was the Beppu Ropeway, with a 60-minute stop. The cable car ride up the mountain takes about 10 minutes, offering beautiful scenery along the way. It's a bit cooler at the top, so you should keep that in mind. When we went up, it happened to be foggy, so we couldn't see the view below, but walking along the mountain trails in the fog was still a lot of fun. We had nearly two hours in Yufuin. Starting from Lake Kinrin and slowly walking back, there are so many small shops to browse and shop at, as well as plenty of interesting snacks. Even though no lunch time was scheduled, eating and browsing our way through Yufuin turned out to be a fantastic experience. On the way back, we rode the Yufuin no Mori train. Although you can't see much of the scenery at night, it gives you more leisure time, and the seats on the train are more spacious, making it easy to use the restroom and much more comfortable to rest. It's a great choice.

I did the tour to see Takachiho Gorge and Aso Kusasenri, and I had a fantastic time. The tour was incredibly well-organized. Our guide, Sun, was knowledgeable and professional; he gave us great context about the area and guided us exceptionally well throughout the day. The gorge was beautiful, and the boat experience was so much fun. I also added the lunch package at the last minute and was really glad I did, because the food was delicious. We even got to see horses at Kusasenri, which was very cool. Overall, I highly recommend this tour!

We spotted tour guide Nana's flag first thing in the morning. She was sweet and extremely dedicated, and she didn't waste any time talking when it was time for us to rest and catch up on sleep! Her Mandarin and English were both fluent, so there were zero communication barriers. Since I easily get motion sick, I had added a note requesting a front-seat before joining the tour, and they saved a seat for me. The scenery along the entire way was truly gorgeous, and everywhere we went had a wonderful, comfortable energy. Because we joined the Takachiho Gorge boating activity, our schedule required precise timing. As soon as we arrived at Takachiho Gorge, Nana gave instructions on the meeting time and place for those not boating, and then rushed forward with the nine of us who were participating in the boating activity! It turns out that boating time is limited, and failing to return within the designated time results in extra fees charged by the boat rental shop! The boats are not the easiest to steer, but it is a lot of fun. I highly recommend trying it out if you aren't traveling with very young children or elderly family members—since you're already there, you might as well! I highly recommend this tour and am very grateful to our guide, Nana, for giving us such a wonderful day! By the way, the mango shaved ice has very poor value for the money, so skip it! The soft-serve ice cream should be worth a try, though!

Nosso passeio de um dia para Dazaifu, Yufuin, Kamado Jigoku e Umi Jigoku foi um dos pontos altos de nossa viagem ao Japão. O itinerário foi bem planejado, nos dando tempo suficiente para explorar, tirar fotos, fazer compras e realmente aproveitar cada parada. Um agradecimento especial à nossa guia turística, Vivian, por tornar a experiência ainda mais memorável. Ela compartilhou histórias interessantes e fatos históricos sobre cada lugar que visitamos, o que nos fez apreciar cada destino em um nível mais profundo. Suas instruções foram sempre claras, e ela gerenciou o cronograma de forma eficiente, garantindo que tivéssemos tempo livre suficiente enquanto mantinha o passeio funcionando sem problemas. Vivian também se esforçou para recomendar especialidades locais e comidas imperdíveis, nos ajudando a aproveitar ao máximo nossa visita. Sua simpatia, profissionalismo e cuidado genuíno com todos no grupo tornaram a viagem inteira agradável e sem estresse. Altamente recomendado para quem visita Fukuoka e Beppu. Se você tiver a Vivian como sua guia, estará em excelentes mãos!