Daikanbo

Our tour guide was Chinese-speaking, very friendly and professional. She briefed us clearly and guided us throughout the entire journey, making sure we reached our boat experience on time. They also tried their best to purchase the railway tram tickets for us, but unfortunately, due to the public holiday, they were unable to get them. Despite that, they were incredibly thoughtful and even gifted us a mushroom tea bag, some cute little ornaments, and chocolates to bring home. 🥹❤️ Our tour guide was also kind enough to recommend some local food for us to try after the tour, which was really helpful! Overall, we’re very thankful for the wonderful service and thoughtful gestures. It made our Takachiho Gorge experience even more memorable. ✨

Tento projekt je veľmi cenný a stojí za to sa ho zúčastniť. Pôvodne som čítal, že hrad Kumamoto môže byť v údržbe a zatvorený pre verejnosť, ale našťastie sme ho úspešne navštívili! Ginkgové stromy a čerešňové kvety sú jednoducho nádherné. Čas bol tak akurát, ak chcete jesť a nakupovať, musíte si pohnúť a menej fotiť, potom budete mať šancu ochutnať. Tempura je super chutná a musíte ju vyskúšať, predáva sa spolu s koláčikmi v tvare medveďa, obe sú naozaj chutné a roztomilé. Sopka Aso je škoda... nemohli sme ju navštíviť kvôli červenému svetlu, čo je jediné sklamanie. Sprievodca povedal, že je veľmi zriedkavé vidieť sopku Aso so zeleným svetlom, dokonca ani on nevie odhadnúť, kedy to bude. Scenéria je naozaj krásna, a určite si vezmite vetrovku, mysleli sme si, že nebude zima, ale bola taká zima, že sme drkotali zubami. Vypite si kávu a ak chcete zažiť otváranie šťastných vrecúšok v Japonsku, môžete si ich kúpiť. Šťastné vrecúška obsahujú hlavné produkty obchodu, takže ak si nechcete vyberať suveníry, môžete si kúpiť šťastné vrecúško, je v ňom dosť vecí na darovanie! Je to skvelá hodnota za peniaze, len nám párkrát prekazil plány dážď! A je tam jeden supermarket, kde si naozaj môžete kúpiť, čo chcete. Jahody Aso Musume sú veľmi žiadané, ale sú neuveriteľne sladké, vôbec nie kyslé, s voňavou jahodovou arómou, a sú tam aj iné odrody jahôd, ceny sú vynikajúce👍

Super convenient and great value! I took the Klook tour to 草千里, 阿蘇神社, and 黑川温泉, and it was super convenient with high CP value. For someone like me who wanted to leave the tour at 黑川温泉 for an overnight stay, the cost was similar to traveling independently — but I also got to visit 草千里 and 阿蘇神社. The guides Eva and 쭈쭈 were fantastic, taking care of English, Korean, and Chinese-speaking guests. Eva even helped call my ryokan to arrange luggage delivery before we arrived, making the trip comfortable and stress-free for my mum and me, she cannot walk long distances and we were carrying a 28-inch luggage. Highly recommended! p.s. don’t miss the beef skewer from the food stall nearby the 阿蘇神社, it tastes great!

Itinerár cesty: Odchod z centra mesta Tenjin➡️Itoshima Hana Shio Pudding➡️Meoto Iwa v Futamiura➡️Tsukamoto Seafood Restaurant➡️Miyajidake Shrine➡️Munakata Shrine. Vodič bol veľmi ohľaduplný! Jeho prístup k službám bol veľmi priateľský! Odporučil nám aj skvelú reštauráciu s morskými plodmi, ktorá chutila aj mojej rodine👍🏽 Auto bolo čisté a upratané, celá cesta prebehla veľmi hladko a úspešne💯

Our driver and tour guide, Mr. Tiejun, provided excellent service and very detailed explanations. This tour group was small, so we traveled in a 10-person minibus, which meant we didn't have to drive ourselves and could focus on enjoying the beautiful scenery along the way. We could also rest comfortably when tired. Kurokawa Onsen is small and beautiful; we took advantage of the time to visit the Ikoi Ryokan, which is certified as a secret hot spring, for a day-use onsen experience for ¥700. We enjoyed the unique standing bath and the open-air hot spring with its beautiful bamboo forest views.

The one-day tour from Kumamoto was very pleasant, and we were part of a small group of 7 people. The scenery at Kamishikimi Kumano-imasu Shrine was beautiful, the views in Kugino were expansive, and Kurokawa Onsen was also impressive; two hours there felt just right. Our tour guide, Ge Ning, was very friendly, and the driver was also thoughtful, dropping off and picking up passengers at convenient locations.

Compared to other itineraries, the cost is higher, but it's very convenient to visit most famous attractions in a single day. The weather is crucial when visiting attractions, and on this trip, the sun was very strong. Although it was hot, the overall scenery and views were excellent.

Because transportation and timing for Mt. Aso and Takachiho are a bit inconvenient, I joined a one-day tour. Our guide, Jiang Cui, was enthusiastic and friendly. We went in June 2026 during the rainy season, so it was definitely raining in the mountains, which unfortunately made the scenery less beautiful. The first stop was the Takachiho Gorge Railway station (where disposable raincoats were sold). Next, there was a hiking trail to see the gorge, leading to the shuttle bus pick-up point (remember to take an earlier shuttle back to the original starting point for the group, don't try to walk back) (the shuttle is a 9-seater van, only one at a time). There was an old lady selling hot mochi and ice cream there, which were quite good. If you like any of the local specialties sold there, you should buy them then, as they might not be available on the way back down the mountain. The next stop was Takachiho Shrine to see the enormous sacred trees. Finally, we arrived at the Kusasenri rest stop. The second floor here sells full meals (very expensive), while the first floor has local specialties and a coffee shop. Again, if you like something, buy it, as some cookies are exclusive to this store. Overall, the timing of the tour was well-managed, and we didn't feel rushed when taking photos. I'm not sure if the driver had a set working time for the day, but it felt like he drove quite fast throughout the trip.

We had a good experience thanks to our driver, Li. He was kind, patient, and made a great effort to communicate with us despite the language barrier. We truly appreciated his professionalism. Unfortunately, the weather at Kuratake did not cooperate. We left at 6:00 a.m., but the summit remained covered by clouds for hours. We only had a short window for photos between noon and 1:00 p.m. In summer, we would not recommend leaving too early. Bring plenty of water and snacks, as there are no facilities at the summit. The size of the car also matters. We had a large sedan and no issues because it was quiet, but on busier days access could be difficult. The upper parking area is very small, with space for only 4–5 small cars. Be patient and wait outside, as the weather changes within minutes and clear views can appear briefly. Despite the weather, Li’s excellent service made the trip worthwhile. Thank you!