Hakata

The flight from Osaka to Hakata is direct, takes just over two hours, has comfortable seats, affordable fares, and frequent departures. If you have large luggage, it's easy to reserve a seat at the counter or at the airport on the same day; just follow the signs.

Today's itinerary was truly enjoyable. Yufuin was a wonderful place to explore and take photos, and we also enjoyed delicious Ito-ya fried chicken. The Umi Jigoku Onsen (Sea Hell Hot Spring) was unique and worth a visit. Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine is a must-see in Fukuoka, where you can feel the sacred atmosphere of the ancient shrine, sacred cows, and flying plum blossoms. My family was very satisfied with the entire trip. A huge thank you to our tour leader, Lily Zheng, for her very detailed explanations and introductions. My father, being older, had trouble finding restrooms throughout the trip, and I'm very grateful to Lily for helping and comforting him. On the return trip, she also introduced many delicious foods in Fukuoka and provided a lot of information. She is the most responsible and excellent tour leader I have ever encountered; my satisfaction level is 100!

This trip, conducted during a heavy rain, happened to involve mostly water activities. The scenery at the Itoshima attractions was quite different from what I usually see (a yellowish-blue hue)... We ate at the Ichiran Ramen factory, a must-try ramen experience. Our guide, Mr. Yang, had made a reservation in advance, which caused a minor hiccup, but everything went smoothly, and we ate ramen before noon. The most regrettable thing was that it took over three hours to reach Yanagawa. We were originally supposed to catch the boat as planned, but the water level rose so high that the trip was canceled. We got a refund for the boat ticket, and could only use the restroom and buy some souvenirs... The good thing is that the next stop is Dazaifu, so we have more time to leisurely stroll around and buy snacks, such as ume-ga mochi... We arrived back at Hakata Station an hour early.

Tour guide J28 Zheng Li provided excellent service. Her explanations of the attractions were very clear and concise, and she was very attentive to our safety, frequently reminding us of safety precautions. This day trip was definitely worthwhile for our family of five, and we would love to join a different tour next time.

Thanks to the customer service team and Mr. Liu for their hard work. The customer service team responded quickly and confirmed the itinerary several times before departure. The all-inclusive price was very clear. Even though the weather was bad on the day and we had to change the itinerary, Mr. Liu was very cooperative. He not only introduced the attractions along the way, but also drove very smoothly and comfortably. The overall service made us feel at ease. It will be our first choice for car rental in Kyushu next time!

Besides the paid entrance fee for sightseeing, Fukuoka Tower also has photo spots on the ground where you can put your phone for selfies. The views and memories are well worth the ticket price.

It was a very unique experience; booking tickets using KKDay was very convenient.

The travel time was quite long, probably 6-7 hours in total, but I slept most of the time, so I didn't feel it much. The longest stretch was the last leg from Ten'yangu Temple back to Fukuoka, about 3 hours one way, with only one rest stop. People with bladder problems might want to consider this (a little tip: eat some mochi, bean daifuku, or honey cake before the journey; they're sold at Lawson convenience stores at the departure point, and it can effectively relieve the urge to urinate). Our tour leader, Koishi, was very friendly and dedicated, providing explanations and translations in Chinese, English, and Japanese. He also helped take photos along the way. Overall, I was very satisfied. Although we didn't spend too much time at each attraction, honestly, there's not much to see if you stay too long in those places anyway—the trees, water, and rocks are all the same. The first five minutes after arrival are beautiful, but afterwards they all look the same. Still, it's quite worth the trip.