Kumamoto

It's a pity we didn't get to the crater, but we did manage to grab a coffee in Kusasenri! 👍 Kusasenri is best visited in summer when the grass is lush and green; on November 22nd, the grass was withered and yellow. Takachiho was beautiful. Lunch was so-so; if possible, I recommend bringing your own bread and snacks to spend more time exploring.

Fun! I'd come again next time and recommend it to others. Good value for money.

We chartered a car from Fukuoka to a hot spring hotel in Yufuin. We first visited Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine. Because of the heavy traffic on Saturday, the driver suggested adjusting the itinerary and having lunch at a rest stop along the way before heading to Yufuin to avoid having to queue for lunch. After arriving, we parked the car in the parking lot in the middle of Yunotsubo, which was only a ten-minute walk from Lake Kinrin, which was great.

The entire tour is guided, making it perfect for travelers who want to enjoy the scenery in peace and quiet. The bus ride takes almost six hours round trip, but I personally think it's well worth it. Although it's very weather-dependent, Miyazaki is the birthplace of mythology, so a visit here will offer a unique experience. It's definitely an energy-boosting destination, highly recommended! After lunch, you'll need to return to the bus station on your own. After visiting Takachiho Gorge, you can ask the staff at the tourist information center to help you call a taxi to Takachiho Shrine. The walk from Takachiho Gorge to the shrine is quite physically demanding, so I suggest that travelers like me who don't want to go through that much exertion take a taxi (laughs). Overall, it's a fantastic experience!