Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine

It rained when I left home that morning, and I was worried that the weather would affect the trip, but luckily it cleared up later. The shrine in the towering, dense forest was quite picturesque, with many steps that were a bit physically demanding to climb. The view down from the top was beautiful and well worth it. Kusanagi Senri was also very photogenic, but it was very windy and cold, so you really need to wear a hat, gloves, and warm clothes, otherwise you'll be blown away. You need to take a shuttle bus to get to the Aso crater. Luckily, the weather cleared up, so we were able to go up to Kurokawa Onsen, which is a great place to visit. You can soak your feet, and if you have enough time, you can also go for a bath. There's a shop selling cream puffs and puddings that you can try. Personally, I thought it was just average. Thanks to our guide, Ms. Kong Yan, for her meticulous and informative explanations. She also managed the time very well, ensuring that the trip was completed without any delays, so everyone could have a complete experience and leave with a full heart.

1/2 A day trip is truly the best way to solve the problem of inconvenient transportation when traveling alone to remote attractions. Today's sudden snow made transportation even more inconvenient. Fortunately, I didn't have to take a long bus ride only to find that the bus to Mount Aso was out of service. I was really glad that I didn't have to worry about not being able to get down after going up the mountain or that the volcano was temporarily closed. It saved me time in getting transportation. Finally, I would like to thank our tour guide Sun and the group members for making my travel experience so wonderful. Although it was snowing heavily in the crater, it was a very special and unforgettable memory. 1/3 Today's itinerary was full of beautiful scenery. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, taking a walk in the countryside to breathe fresh air and listen to the sound of flowing water was really relaxing. Although climbing a flight of stairs to Uetomi Kumano Shrine was a bit tiring, the beautiful scenery was worth it. These attractions are definitely worth visiting. Our guide, Zheng Weijun, also explained the relevant stories and information very carefully. It's perfect for solo travelers to go to places where transportation is relatively inconvenient. I had a lot of fun these past two days. I'm also especially grateful to the drivers. Because of the severe traffic jams during the Japanese New Year, we returned to the meeting point later than expected. The drivers worked very hard to ensure that we got home safely.

This time, we were arranged to take a one-day tour in a 10-seater minibus. Our guide and driver, Xiao Te, provided excellent service! 👍 He pointed out things we should be careful of to avoid any mishaps, and the tour time was more than enough, making our whole family feel very comfortable. ❣️ And because of the cold wave, we even saw snow in Aso ❄️, a different kind of scenery, and Kurokawa Onsen with heavy snow ☃️. It was really worth it! We also soaked in a fantastic open-air hot spring – definitely worth the ticket price! 💯