Kyushu

We rented a Toyota Alpha 7. With five adults, the trunk comfortably held one large and one small suitcase plus two carry-on bags. Although it's a 7-seater, the last row would be too cramped for three adults; it was perfect for two. The first row had the driver and one passenger seat, the second row had two individual passenger seats (with power-adjustable backrests and footrests), and the third row had bench seats (the left and right backrests could recline individually, but they would obstruct the luggage compartment, so they could only be reclined slightly). Our driver, Mr. Vincent, was very familiar with the routes, the ticket purchase process for attractions, and the parking and meeting points, explaining everything clearly. He also answered calls promptly when contacted via Line, which made us feel very reassured and allowed us to enjoy our trip! The route from Kurokawa Onsen to Takachiho Gorge was beautiful! The driver took us along scenic routes, slowing down to allow us to take photos when we saw beautiful scenery (of course, only when it was safe to do so), for which I was very grateful! It was a happy and worry-free trip, and I highly recommend it for families traveling with elderly people or children. We will definitely hire a car for another trip if we have the opportunity!