Dazaifu

Xiao Wang, the tour leader, did a great job! 👍 There was plenty of time at each attraction, and the itinerary went very smoothly.

The whole trip was great value for money. There were signs for us as soon as we exited Yanagawa Station, and the boating experience was also very good. The package included the journey to Dazaifu, which was a great deal!

Yanagawa is quite far from the city center. Although you can drive or take the train, this bus is really great! It's like having a small tour bus for a dozen or so people; there's no need for socializing, just pay attention to the boarding time. We visited four attractions. We didn't spend much time at the first two, but since the areas aren't large, it was manageable. The two main attractions, Yanagawa and Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, were a bit rushed, but suitable for first-time visitors. After seeing them, you can decide whether you want to come back a second time; you can then take the train yourself. In short: suitable for solo travelers, those traveling alone, or those who want a simple trip.

The driver contacted us the day before our airport pickup. He speaks Chinese, so communication was seamless. The car he brought was large and very comfortable. We'll definitely use this airport transfer service again next time we're in Fukuoka. Great service!

Solo travel is no problem either; you can catch up on sleep on the bus and then sightsee after getting off. The outbound journey started at platform number 1 on the first floor of Hearts Bus Station, and the return journey ended at the Chikushi Exit of Hakata Station, super close to my hotel. Mount Yufu was magnificent and beautiful! I thought the Kamado Jigoku (Hell of the Hearth) was alright; it would be fine to just visit Dazaifu instead. Overall, I highly recommend it, and thank you to our guide, Ms. Gao Chuang, for her helpful photos! 👍