Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine

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.

Everything was great with our small group! Cico gave a very thorough introduction, and the driver drove very smoothly – a perfect day trip! Boating on the Yanagawa River was fun, and we also had delicious eel rice.

This day trip to Yufuin, Beppu Kamagochi Jigoku (Hell of the Kitchen God), and Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine was a fantastic experience overall! First and foremost, I must commend our guide, Xiao Liu, and our driver. The guide was both friendly and professional. More importantly, he managed the itinerary and time incredibly well, allocating just the right amount of time at each attraction, allowing for in-depth exploration without feeling rushed. The driver was also excellent; the vehicle was clean and comfortable, ensuring we got ample rest between attractions.

The itinerary wasn't too rushed, making it suitable for traveling with elders. The scenery along the way was beautiful, and our tour guide, Mr. Sun Nan, was very enthusiastic, making our day trip a wonderful experience! Highly recommended! Y(^_^)Y

The tour guide (Xiao Mao), driver, and itinerary were all excellent. It even snowed during the trip…that was even better!