Fukuoka

A very fulfilling day trip! From the mysterious cobalt blue of Beppu's underwater hellscape to close encounters with wildlife at the Kyushu Nature Zoo, the itinerary flowed smoothly. After a leisurely afternoon stroll in the town of Yufuin, we finally took the dreamy "Yufuin no Mori" vintage train back to Hakata. The train is just a short walk from the station, making the entire route very convenient for independent travelers—a perfect route combining beautiful scenery and unique experiences.

Great deal! Plus, it has Chinese commentary! The train experience is fantastic! Perfect for those who don't want to walk too much!

The trip was very fulfilling, the scenery was amazing and unique, and the Japanese people were very friendly. I was very satisfied with the experience and hope to have a similar experience on my next independent trip. The ticket collection point was very convenient.

Easy to install, fast internet speed, and incredibly reasonable price. Highly recommended!

A big thank you to our tour guide, Hedy, for leading us along the way and explaining the origins of each attraction. This trip was all about taking a boat ride on the Yanagawa River, and it was a truly wonderful experience. We could hear the boatman singing while cruising, creating a great atmosphere. We even had ramen at the Ichiran Tourist Factory for lunch. The whole day went very smoothly, and we were lucky enough to see a beautiful snow scene at Shiraito Falls! 😍

The bus tour was very convenient, but I was a little nervous when we arrived at the meeting point on the day because I didn't see the bus (it was parked quite far away), and no one came to call us. I was a bit worried seeing other tour groups from different countries board and drive away. Luckily, the bus arrived after 8:30 because a Japanese person called for participants to scan a QR code. There weren't many people participating, so the itinerary wasn't too rushed, and the overall time management was quite comfortable. You have to take off your shoes before boarding the cruise ship. There are blankets and heated tables, so it's very comfortable and not cold. We passed many bridges, and the scenery was beautiful. However, it was quite amusing to see the boatmen counting "one, two, three" before squatting down instead of jumping onto the bridge. If you want to eat eel rice, you should find a place quickly because you only have about an hour to eat. This time, I ate at Wakamatsuya nearby, which was delicious and served quite quickly. After eating, there was still enough time to walk back to the meeting point. The plum blossom rice cakes in Dazaifu are also very delicious. There were many shops along the way, and I didn't specifically look up which one to eat at, but they were delicious when eaten hot. I also went to find a dessert shop that many people recommended; the strawberry ones were really over-the-top.