Takachiho

Three generations of us rented a 14-seater car to visit Takachiho and Aso, places with inconvenient transportation. We communicated with Vincent via Line beforehand and received prompt replies and suggestions. Our driver, Mr. Liu, was a very steady and friendly driver. Besides fulfilling our itinerary requests, he pointed out popular photo and shopping spots, and even took us to the small train station to help us negotiate tickets. Highly recommended!

Thanks to Jimmy Liu for the lively and engaging introduction, which made our trip much more enjoyable. The driver also drove very smoothly. Thumbs up!

No need for a tour guide or large group tours, this "semi-independent" itinerary allows the whole family to enjoy a more in-depth experience! As long as you manage taxi connections and key booking times, even families with elderly members and children can easily conquer Takachiho. 【Itinerary Sharing】(Tested on 2/10) • 09:11 | Depart from Kumamoto Station/Sakuramachi Bus Terminal (take a Kyushu Sanko bus). • 12:19 | Arrive at Takachiho Bus Center. • 12:30 | Takachiho Beef Feast: Upon arrival, a pre-booked taxi will take you to the restaurant. Delicious Takachiho beef is definitely the best start to your trip. • 14:00 | Takachiho Gorge Boat Ride (Reservation Required): Avoid the crowds and enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the gorge waterfall. • 14:30 - 15:10 | Takachiho Gorge Stroll: Explore the trails and admire the magnificent columnar jointed landforms. • 15:15 | Miraculous Taxi Rescue: Two taxis were flagged down at the canyon site, taking us straight to the Amaterasu Railway (former Takachiho Station). • 15:40 | Amaterasu Railway Miniature Train (Last Train): This train was the MVP of the trip! The 105-meter-high railway bridge and the interactive bubble-blowing activity on the train were a huge hit with the kids. • 16:15 | Stroll Through the City: After the miniature train ride, we leisurely walked back to the bus station (approximately 15 minutes). • 16:57 | Return Bus: We boarded the bus back to Kumamoto on time.

This 3-day trip to Kyushu was booked with a KKday car service, and our driver was Xiaobai. We agreed on the destinations with Xiaobai, and he helped us plan the most convenient route. Since we weren't familiar with the attractions, he recommended good places to eat and do fun things. I highly recommend it; it's a great experience for groups of 10 or more. The price is reasonable, and you can choose your own pick-up and drop-off points, so staying far from the city center isn't a problem. Kyushu is huge, so this time we only visited a few major attractions. For my next in-depth trip, I'll definitely choose KKday again, and it would be even better if I could meet Xiaobai again! ^^

The tour guide provided explanations in both Chinese and English, tailored to the nationalities of the passengers, ensuring everyone understood. Ordering food was also facilitated through Japanese translation. The itinerary perfectly suited our needs. However, it was a pity that although the guide taught us rowing techniques, I lacked the aptitude and could only gaze at the distant waterfall without actually moving forward (although my eldest daughter managed to move forward successfully after taking over, it took me too much time). The itinerary also involved climbing stairs, especially the steps for rowing, and carrying my young daughter who couldn't walk very well while climbing the stairs, plus the time allotted for the meeting point, made the trip quite tiring. Fortunately, my eldest daughter helped carry me down the stairs. I hope to participate again when she's older and can walk steadily on her own.

The flowing somen noodles are a must-try, but I recommend going there early on, otherwise you might have to wait for many groups and not be able to get back to the bus in time. The Michelin three-star ice cream at Kusanagi Senri is a must-try; I highly recommend the pudding and caramel walnut flavors. There was snow along the way, and it was incredibly cold! But the scenery was beautiful and worth the trip! Our guide, Ge Ning, was excellent; he explained things clearly and was very easy to get along with. Highly recommended.