Takachiho

I highly recommend adding the boating package. If two girls aren't particularly fit or have no boating experience, it might just be a 30-minute float, but it's still very beautiful! My companion rowed seriously and felt a real workout in her back that night, though it was sore the next day. But we were still so glad we bought the package. If we could choose again, we'd choose a tour departing from Kumamoto; the train journeys in Fukuoka were just too long. We didn't take the Sagano Scenic Railway; we walked to the shrine during that time. Walking down the Ten'an River was quite breathtaking. The tour guide casually said, "You guys can go for it." It was a bit of a shame that not all of us in the group went all the way to the bottom. The whole trip was a bit rushed, but we ate well. We'll definitely come back to Takachiho Gorge next time; it's truly beautiful, but we'll need to allow more time.

The weather was great, and the views of Mount Aso and Takachiho while boating were truly beautiful. Plus, our professional guide, Jimmy Yanagi, was witty and humorous. Highly recommended!

We departed on time in the morning for Takachiho Gorge, a breathtaking natural wonder. A ride on the miniature train offered panoramic views of the landscape, with patterns reflected in the caves along the way – a truly stunning sight. Our guide, Yoshiko Yamasugi, provided detailed explanations, and we even enjoyed horse meat skewers. At noon, we arrived at Kusasenri. Thanks to half the snowfall, we were able to play in the remaining snow on the mountain, which was delightful. After taking the shuttle bus to the crater, we were incredibly lucky – the crater, which was originally closed, was open! However, it immediately closed again after we finished. It was very cold, and the smell was unpleasant, so we wore masks.

It's easy to use and convenient; you can take any bus from Fukuoka to Yufuin. It's great value and very easy to learn. If you don't understand, the bus driver will patiently teach you.