Mga bagay na dapat gawin sa Kurokawa Onsen

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!

Bagama't ang gabay ay pangunahing nagbibigay ng impormasyon sa Chinese, hindi magiging problema sa iskedyul kung nakakaintindi ka ng kaunting Japanese o English. Gumamit din siya ng translator at nagsumikap nang husto para makipag-ugnayan. Nagpapasalamat kami. Sinubukan kong isara ang aircon ng bus ngunit hindi ito tuluyang maisara dahil nabasag ang isang bahagi ng plastik. May kaunting abala, ngunit sa tingin ko ay napakaliit nito para makabawas sa pangkalahatang rating. Sa Kusasenri, mayroong parang rest stop, at kung magdadala ka ng kotse, mukhang medyo masikip ang parking lot. Sa tingin ko, mas mainam na sumakay na lang ng bus para mas komportable ang biyahe.

I participated in a day trip to Kumamoto's Aso Volcano and Kurokawa Onsen. I was a bit nervous traveling alone, but thanks to our very kind guide, Mr. Son, who looked out for me, I was able to relax and enjoy myself, making it a wonderful day. Although we couldn't get close to Aso Volcano due to an incident, the magnificent scenery of Mount Aso was truly breathtaking. The pink Miyama Kirishima flowers were in full bloom and looked beautiful. At Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine, I walked along a mystical mountain path to worship, and then felt a sense of rejuvenation and power at the nearby Hokedo-iwa rock. At Kurokawa Onsen, I thoroughly enjoyed the skin-beautifying hot springs and was very satisfied with the onsen tamago (hot spring eggs). This tour is highly recommended for experiencing Kumamoto's nature, hot springs, and the warmth of its people. I've grown to love Kumamoto even more, and it has become my "another sky."

Our guide for the day was Nana, who provided enthusiastic service, detailed explanations, and seamlessly switched between Chinese, Japanese, and English. She was also very thoughtful and helped us communicate with the hotel we booked in Kurokawa. We thoroughly enjoyed the scenery along the way, which helped us better understand Aso ❤️ The entire travel itinerary was perfectly arranged. The schedule was well-balanced without being too rushed. Every destination we visited impressed me greatly. I really enjoyed this wonderful trip and would highly recommend our tour guide, Nana.

It was a truly impressive trip. I was the only English speaker, but the guide. Zhu Zhu, took good care of me, ensuring I fully understood everything about the tour. The experience far exceeded my expectations.

Napakahalaga at sulit na saliwan ang proyektong ito. Nakita ko dati sa mga blog na maaaring sarilihin para sa pagkukumpuni ang Kastilyo ng Kumamoto, kaya mapalad kaming nakabisita roon! Napakaganda talaga ng mga puno ng ginkgo at sakura. Sapat naman ang oras; kung gusto mong kumain o mamili, kailangan mong magmadali at bawasan ang pagkuha ng litrato para magkaroon ka ng pagkakataong makakain. Napakasarap ng tempura at talagang dapat itong subukan. Ipinagbibili ito kasama ng mga keyk na hugis oso, pareho silang masarap at kaibig-ibig din. Nakalulungkot lang ang tungkol sa Bulkang Aso... dahil nakapula ang ilaw, hindi kami nakapasok, iyon lang ang tanging nakadidismaya. Sabi ng aming gabay, napakabihirang maging luntian ang ilaw sa Bulkang Aso hanggang sa hindi ito matantiya ng gabay. Napakaganda talaga ng tanawin. Oo nga pala, siguraduhing magdala ng windbreaker jacket; akala namin ay hindi malamig, pero talagang nanginginig kami sa lamig. Kailangan mong uminom ng kape, at para sa mga nais sumubok na bumili ng 'fukubukuro' o mystery bag sa Hapon, maaari kang bumili ng isa. Ang mystery bag ay naglalaman ng mga pangunahing produkto mula sa tindahan. Kung ayaw mong mamili ng mga pasalubong, maaari kang direktang bumili ng mystery bag dahil mayroon itong maraming bagay na maaaring ibigay bilang regalo. Sulit na sulit ito sa pera! Ang ulan lang ang sumira nang kaunti sa kasiyahan. At may isang supermarket na dapat mong bilhan kung may pagkakataon; ang mga strawberry na 'Aso Musume' ay mabilis maubos, ngunit napakatamis at hindi talaga maasim, na may mababangong amoy ng strawberry, pati na rin ang iba pang uri ng strawberry, at ang mga presyo ay napakaganda.

Sa unang pagkakataon namin sa Kumamoto, napakasuwerte naming nakilala si Tour Guide Yin De Long! Napakamaingat at responsableng tour guide niya, at matiyaga niyang ipinaliwanag sa amin ang tungkol sa mga atraksyon, paraan ng transportasyon, at maging ang maliliit na detalye. Lubos akong humanga nang personal niyang isinulat ang mapa para sa amin upang mas malinaw naming malaman ang daan, talagang napakamaalalahanin niya 🥹 At napakahusay din magmaneho ng driver 👍 Bagama't umulan, may ginagawang pagkukumpuni sa mga atraksyon, at may fog sa Kusasenri sa aming biyahe, matiyaga pa ring tinulungan kami ni Tour Guide Yin De Long at tinulungan din kami sa mga biglaang problema. Maraming salamat din sa sinabi mong maaari kaming magtanong sa iyo kung mayroon kaming anumang katanungan sa Kyushu sa hinaharap. Sana sa susunod naming pagpunta sa Kyushu, magkaroon ulit kami ng pagkakataong sumama sa iyong tour!

Amazing day trip to Mount Aso! Everything was perfectly organized with great planning and timing, we even managed to stay ahead of other tour groups, which made the experience feel much more relaxed and enjoyable. Our guide, Daisy Wu, was incredibly sweet, friendly, and attentive. She made everyone feel comfortable and taken care of throughout the day. The itinerary was well balanced, allowing us to see beautiful spots without feeling rushed. Highly recommend this tour if you want a smooth, efficient, and memorable experience!

The tour guide was wonderful and went around picking everyone up because they were worried we might get lost. Since the group was small, they provided a van, and as soon as we got in with our travel pillows, we fell right asleep. Because we left early, the weather at Takachiho Gorge was lovely when we arrived, and we got to try flowing somen noodles and local cuisine for the first time. This tour was the only one that went to Daikanbo. The wind was so strong it made my eyes water. My favorite place was Kurokawa Onsen, where I managed to squeeze in a cave bath for just 400 yen. The whole town is gorgeous. Staying overnight is too expensive, so a day trip is definitely more cost-effective.