Kyushu Nature & Culture Tour: Sacred Forest, Aso Caldera & Rustic Onsen

What a lucky day! As a Solotrip member, I had a great experience on this day trip. We visited three or four scenic spots, and the tour guide shared the day's culture and some interesting facts on the bus. It was packed with useful information. Special praise to tour guide Wang Baoyin, he was very nice!

Our tour guide, Mr. Yang, was fantastic, with a humorous, almost Xiao Shenyang-esque quality. He spoke fluent Chinese, Japanese, and English. There were people from Malaysia, Singapore, and other countries on the bus, and he patiently explained things to us again and again. We were incredibly lucky this time; the weather was perfect, and we saw everything we could. The whole trip was very enjoyable, and the four main attractions were particularly wonderful. We had plenty of time.

The tour guide was calm and thoughtful. He explained the itinerary in detail, helped take photos, and introduced us to the attractions along the way. At the end of the trip, he also shared with us the delicious food in Fukuoka City. We were also lucky that day and saw the crater. Kurokawa Onsen was also great!

A great value day tour. Meet at the Lawson Hotel downstairs from the Oriental Hotel in Hakata Station at 7:30 AM. The tour group is Chinese, all Chinese. The guide is also Chinese. You can sleep as soon as you get on the bus. By the time you woke up, you were almost in Aso. On the morning of October 23rd, Mount Aso was covered in fog. The tour guide said the volcano was closed, so by the time we arrived at Kusasenri, we could barely see the scenery. After a quick bite to eat and some shopping in Kusasenri, the fog actually cleared, revealing the scenery. At noon, the tour guide announced the volcano was open, and we were able to see it without any problems. The weather was also beautiful. It was a truly worthwhile trip. The shrine and Kurokawa Onsen at the back were just for show. The tour guide led the entire trip, so you didn't have to worry about anything. The bus was clean and comfortable. Note that there are few places to eat along the way, and some restaurants may not be open. It's recommended to bring your own food.

Extremely satisfied! Five stars for our guide Hedy! The itinerary was excellent, and we were very lucky to see the volcano. We even had a hot spring! I initially thought the itinerary was just a quick visit, but Hedy highly recommended soaking in the hot spring – 10-15 minutes is enough. The time allotted for each attraction was a bit rushed, but we still managed to see quite a few. Seeing several attractions in one day was incredibly satisfying. Kumamoto Shrine was also beautiful, and there weren't many tourists, making it very peaceful. Overall, very satisfied!