Kyushu, Japan Day Trip | Takachiho Gorge & Ama-Iwato Shrine & Ten'an Riverfront & Kamishimi Kumanozha Shrine | Optional Miyazaki-style Lunch (Departing from Fukuoka)
2026/10/10
I highly recommend this tour. Our guide, Xiao Li, is fluent in English, Japanese, and Mandarin. The tour involves many ups and downs of stairs, so please assess your physical condition accordingly. Especially the second stop, Takachiho; I booked a tour including lunch, and the restaurant arranged transportation back. Otherwise, group members would have to walk up the mountain back to the starting point, which I imagine would be very tiring.
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Family
Kyushu Kumamoto Aso & Takachiho Day Tour | Kusasenri, Minamiaso Railway, Takachiho Shrine or Tateno Dam Viewpoint, Takachiho Gorge Boat Ride | Depart from Kumamoto
2026/10/10
A fantastic itinerary, perfect for those of us who can't drive. The schedule was well-paced without being too rushed. The delicious ice cream was a delightful surprise. And the tour guide, "Ningning," deserves a huge shout-out! Professional and cheerful, she not only recommended great food but also provided engaging and entertaining explanations. Five stars! Highly recommended!
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Family
Aso Volcano, Takachiho Gorge, and Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine Day Tour | Depart from Fukuoka (Chinese-speaking Guide)
2026/10/08
The tour guide was incredibly kind; he even helped me take photos. The scenery was beautiful and pleasant.
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[Private Charter One-Day Tour] Kyushu, Fukuoka, Japan | Starts and Ends in Fukuoka City / Oita / Kumamoto / Aso / Yamaguchi / Saga | Customizable Itinerary
2026/10/04
Highly recommended! You don't need to figure out your own route; the driver will recommend and arrange transportation for you quickly.
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Couple
KKday Japan Kyushu Customized Private Charter | Popular Attractions in Fukuoka, Oita, Kumamoto, Miyazaki, etc. | Flexible Itineraries from One-Day to Multi-Day Trips
2026/09/28
Thanks to the customer service team and Mr. Liu for their hard work. The customer service team responded quickly and confirmed the itinerary several times before departure. The all-inclusive price was very clear. Even though the weather was bad on the day and we had to change the itinerary, Mr. Liu was very cooperative. He not only introduced the attractions along the way, but also drove very smoothly and comfortably. The overall service made us feel at ease. It will be our first choice for car rental in Kyushu next time!
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[Optional Takachiho Boat Ride] Kyushu Day Tour | Mt. Aso & Kusasenri & Takachiho Gorge Day Tour (Group of 1, Depart from Fukuoka)
2026/09/28
The entire trip was well-planned and fulfilling. Our tour guide was extremely professional and responsible, providing detailed explanations of the history and highlights of each attraction. A special thank you to the guide for their helpful assistance in purchasing boat tickets for Takachiho Gorge, allowing us to smoothly board a boat and experience the spectacular beauty of the falls up close without any worries about queuing. I highly recommend this tour; it gave us a wonderful and worry-free day!
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Couple
Takachiho Gorge Day Tour from Fukuoka | Shrines
2026/09/25
The travel time was quite long, probably 6-7 hours in total, but I slept most of the time, so I didn't feel it much. The longest stretch was the last leg from Ten'yangu Temple back to Fukuoka, about 3 hours one way, with only one rest stop. People with bladder problems might want to consider this (a little tip: eat some mochi, bean daifuku, or honey cake before the journey; they're sold at Lawson convenience stores at the departure point, and it can effectively relieve the urge to urinate). Our tour leader, Koishi, was very friendly and dedicated, providing explanations and translations in Chinese, English, and Japanese. He also helped take photos along the way. Overall, I was very satisfied. Although we didn't spend too much time at each attraction, honestly, there's not much to see if you stay too long in those places anyway—the trees, water, and rocks are all the same. The first five minutes after arrival are beautiful, but afterwards they all look the same. Still, it's quite worth the trip.
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