Kitakyushu

Joining a day trip to Akiho-do Cave, Motonosumi Shrine, and Tsunoshima Bridge is a great option, as public transportation to these places isn't very convenient. A day trip allows you to see everything, which is especially convenient for tourists without a car. Akiho-do Cave retains its original appearance without excessive artificial decoration. Although the tour doesn't include entrance fees, the guide can help you buy them, which is convenient. Lunch at Azumi-ya (at your own expense) nearby was delicious, and I highly recommend the burdock udon soup noodles. Motonosumi Shrine is located by the sea, and the torii gates are beautiful, but unfortunately, the wind was too strong to stay there for long. The views from Tsunoshima Bridge are also fantastic. The driver took us across and back, allowing us to enjoy the scenery on both sides. Our guide, Ms. Duan, provided clear explanations in both Chinese and English, catering to tourists of different nationalities on the bus, and clearly informed us of the meeting time and place. Everything went very smoothly, making our trip a perfect memory.

The horse-riding simulator and costume changing area upon entering were quite fun. The XR ride on the 4th floor cost 2000 yen per person 😂, but since we were already there, we decided to try it. The ride involved escaping from a burning Kokura Castle, and the puzzles were very simple. The smoothies sold at the cafe on the 5th floor were also delicious; worth trying. The Kokura Castle garden was okay for taking photos, but I didn't think it was necessary to explore it further. We didn't have time to visit Yasaka Shrine, only took photos.

The weather was perfect for this trip, the other family traveling with us was excellent, everyone cooperated well with the meeting time, and I also want to thank our driver and tour guide, Mr. Li Peng, for his service. I will definitely join your company's group tour again if I have the opportunity, and I would also like to recommend it to my friends and family.

Our tour guide, Jimmy, was lively and fun, and he reminded everyone of important things. The driver was also very friendly and polite! The only downside was that because the itinerary involved a lot of driving, there wasn't much time to stop at the attractions. However, considering how inconvenient it is to get to the shrines, I still highly recommend taking this day trip!

Our group of 12 friends was advised by customer service to rent an 18-seater minibus. We could easily fit all our luggage in, and there were still seats available for thick coats and bags, making for a comfortable three days. The best part was the driver's professionalism and friendliness; he spoke fluent Mandarin and was patient with the young children. It started snowing on the first night, and some roads were closed the next morning, requiring us to change our plans. The driver helped us call nearby indoor attractions to check if they were open, and we finally found a monkey theater where the children played in the snow – it was cold but fun!