Reviewed by: たけやん
As mentioned in other people's experiences, it was a bus tour for foreigners. There were only two groups of Japanese people, including myself, but the guide was very attentive and provided detailed explanations in Japanese, showing great consideration. The travel time on the bus was long, so I found the return trip quite tough on my back, haha. I was able to fully enjoy the magnificent nature of Takachiho, and overall, I had a fulfilling day, so I am very satisfied. I would love to participate again if I have the chance.
他の方の体験談にもあるように外国の方向けのバスツアーでした。
日本人は自分含め2組でしたが、ガイドさんは丁寧に日本語でも細かくガイドして頂き、気配りの出来る方でした♪
バスでの移動時間が長いので、帰りのバスはけっこう腰が辛かったです笑
高千穂の大いなる自然を満喫出来、全体的にも充実した1日を過ごせたのでとても満足してます☺︎
また機会があれば参加したいです。
大きな荷物は要らないと思います。
冬場は防寒具は必需品かと思います
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| Packages: | 通常プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2024/12/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/12/11 |
Reviewed by: ttk
The guide was Chinese, and he provided explanations not only in Chinese but also in English. However, the amount of explanation in Japanese and English was less than half compared to Chinese. This was within expectations. When it was time for the bus to depart, the guide checked the number of passengers. While everyone was indeed on the bus, there were some who were not seated. I felt that this was a bit dangerous.
ガイドさんは中国人でしたが、中国語だけでなく英語でも説明してくれました。ただし、説明の量は中国語に比べると日本語や英語でも説明は半分以下でした。ここまでは想定内。ガイドさんがバスの発車時刻になると人数確認をされます。確かにバスの中にはいるのですが、座席についていない方がおられました。少し危険かなと感じました。
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| Packages: | 通常プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2024/12/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/11/16 |
Reviewed by: マドリッド
Takachiho Gorge and Amano Iwato Shrine are very healing. The dynamic scenery is breathtaking. The lunch was also delicious. I would like to participate again.
高千穂峡と天岩戸神社が、癒されます。ダイナミックな絶景。昼食も、美味しかったです。また、参加したいです。
The tour is in Chinese, Japanese, and English, so there are quite a few foreign guests.
中国語、日本語、英語のツアーなので、外国人客が、多めです。
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| Packages: | 通常プラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2024/12/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/11/14 |
Reviewed by: ちゃんミー
I'm glad I was able to visit the long-desired Takachiho! If I could wish for more, I would have liked to ride a boat as well. The food was delicious. I experienced the hospitality of the local Japanese people. Although the guide was not Japanese, they provided guidance in Chinese and English, and perhaps because there were few Japanese people, they offered direct assistance. They also helped me take photos, which became a wonderful memory. Thank you very much.
憧れの高千穂に行けて良かったです!
欲を言えばもボートにも乗りたかったな。
食事も美味しかったです。
現地の日本人のおもてなしを受ける事が出来ました。
ガイドさんは、日本人ではありませんでしたが、中国語で案内して英語で案内して、日本人は少ない為か直接案内をしてくれました。
写真も撮るのを手伝ってくれました。とても良い記念になりました。
ありがとうございました。
There were very few Japanese people! It was surprising.
日本人少なかったです!
びっくりするほど。
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| Packages: | 通常プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2024/12/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/11/17 |
Reviewed by: サクラ
Due to not properly considering the details, I realized I wouldn't make it in time for the flight, so I only participated in the visit to Kumamoto Castle and the lunch buffet, and then I left the tour. I wanted to go to Mount Aso and Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine in the afternoon.
詳細をきちんと検討しなかった為飛行時間に間に合わない事が分かり、熊本城見学とお昼のバイキングだけをいただき、ツアーから抜けました。
午後からの阿蘇山、上色見熊野座神社に行きたかったです。
Please pay attention to the flight duration.
飛行時間に気をつけて下さい。
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| Packages: | 通常プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2024/12/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/12/05 |
Reviewed by: べがのママ
It was a participation in the very hot end of July. I hoped to join to take a Vietnamese youth studying in America, but as the reviews said, it was mostly a tour catering to customers from China. The guide was sweating profusely in the extreme heat, doing their best, and I could see efforts to accommodate in English, such as preparing English leaflets. For me, who is learning Chinese, it was enjoyable to have some interactions in Chinese. All the participants were well-mannered, and I personally hope that many inbound visitors will see the wonderful aspects of Japan and share them when they return to their home countries.
By the way, I was happy to find the flowering of the tobacco plant; it was a nice reunion after a long time. The lunch was also fulfilling, and I was satisfied that we could go to Takachiho for a day trip.
とても暑さの厳しい7月末の参加でした。アメリカに留学中のベトナムの青年を連れていくために参加を希望しましたが、口コミの通り、ほぼ中国からのお客様対応のツァーでした。ガイドさんも酷暑の中汗びっしょりで孤軍奮闘、英語のリーフレットを用意するなど英語対応の努力が窺えました。中国語を学んでいる私にとってはそれなりに楽しめる中国語のやりとりでしたよ。参加者の皆さん節度ある方で、私自身は数多くのインバウンドのお客さんには日本の素敵なところを見て祖国に帰って伝えて欲しいと思っています。
そういえばイワタバコの花が咲いているのを見つけ、久し振りの出会いが嬉しかったです。
昼食も充実していましたし、日帰りで高千穂までいけたのですから満足です。
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| Packages: | 通常プラン |
| Attended as: | Others |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2024/12/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/07/22 |
Reviewed by: きらら
I had wanted to visit this place for a long time, so I was glad to join the tour this time. Participating alone didn't bother me at all, but while I was taking photos of the scenery, I fell behind and almost got lost. The strict adherence to the schedule during breaks and free time is one of the challenges of group travel, but I was grateful that the guide was attentive to us. The staff at the dining places were also very accommodating, making it an overall satisfying trip.
ずっと前から行きたかった場所だったので、
今回ツアーに参加して良かったです。
一人での参加は全く気になりませんが、風景を撮っていたりすると遅れを取り、迷子になりそうになったり、休憩・自由時間も時間厳守だったりが団体旅行の大変さですが、ガイドさんが気に掛けて下さっていたので有り難かったです。お食事処の皆さんの対応も良く、総じて満足な旅でした。
Please go out with lightweight luggage, easy-to-move clothing, and comfortable shoes.
軽量な荷物と動き易い服装、歩き易いシューズで お出掛け下さい。
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| Packages: | 通常プラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2024/12/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/12/02 |
Reviewed by: みーこ
We were blessed with warm and beautiful weather that felt more like spring than December, allowing everyone to create wonderful travel memories while keeping to the schedule. All three sightseeing spots were attractive, and exploring the shops was enjoyable. Our guide, Mr. Chou, was very kind and attentive, which was great. The explanations in Chinese, Japanese, and English were impressive. The driver also drove safely and had a pleasant demeanor.
12月とは思えない暖かな良い晴天に恵まれて、皆さん時間厳守で楽しい旅の思い出ができました。
観光地は、3箇所とも魅力的でお店巡りも楽しかったです。
ガイドのちょうさんは、とても親切で気配りの出来る方で良かったです。中国語日本語英語の3カ国の言葉での説明は、すごいですね。運転手の方も安全運転、感じも好感もてました。ある
Comfortable shoes for walking.
歩きやすい靴で。
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| Packages: | 通常プラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2024/12/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/12/03 |
Reviewed by: 無印
I thought it would have been good to have a bit more explanation for the Japanese people. The Chinese guide mentioned that their Japanese wasn't very good. Some people walked quickly and couldn't keep up.
日本人にももう少し説明があっても良いと思った。
中国人のガイドで日本語はあまりと言ってました。
歩きも早く着いていけない人もいました。
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| Packages: | 通常プラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2024/12/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/12/02 |
Reviewed by: まり
I only had 40 minutes to visit Kumamoto Castle and couldn't make it to the top of the main keep. I wish I had a bit more time. It was disappointing that I couldn't go to Aso Nakadake due to bad weather. I would like to visit both places again. The tour was mainly for Chinese tourists, and there were just the two of us Japanese, but the tour guide was very kind, and I was able to enjoy the sightseeing without any worries.
熊本城の観光時間が40分しかなく、天守閣の上まであがれませんでした。もう少し時間が欲しかったです。阿蘇中岳は天候不良で入れず残念でした。両方とももう一度行きたいです。中国人がメインのツアーで日本人は私たち二人でしたが、添乗員さんには親切にしていただき不安なく観光できました。
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| Packages: | 通常プラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Weather: | Rainy |
| Posted on: | 2024/11/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/11/02 |
Reviewed by: KENMAX
The guide was a Chinese person who had lived in Japan for 24 years, and they were very kind and unique. The lunch buffet was also very delicious, and although we were initially not supposed to visit the Aso volcano crater due to restrictions, they were lifted at the last minute, allowing us to see the impressive crater up close, which was a very valuable experience.
日本に24年も住んでいる中国人のガイドさんでしたが、とても親切でユニークな方でした。お昼のビュッフェもとても美味しかったですが、途中 阿蘇山噴火口は規制がかかって行けない予定でしたが 最後に解除されて間近に迫力ある噴火口を見れてとても貴重な体験になりました。
The Aso volcano crater often has restrictions, so it's necessary to check the weather forecast in advance.
阿蘇山噴火口はよく規制がかかるので 事前に天気予報等チェックする必要がありますね。
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| Packages: | 通常プラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2024/11/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/11/21 |
Reviewed by: まり
Since it was a tour for foreigners, there were fewer explanations in Japanese. The bus ride from Hakata was long, but there was plenty of time for sightseeing. The lunch was satisfying.
外国人向けのツアーだったので、日本語の説明は少なめでした。博多からなのでバスに乗っている時間は長いですが、見学の時間は十分ありました。
ランチが充実していました。
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| Packages: | 通常プラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2024/11/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/11/03 |
Reviewed by: ちゃんミー
I traveled to Fukuoka with my son, who is preparing for exams.
The purpose was to visit Dazaifu Tenmangu!
When we arrived at the meeting place, I was very surprised to see so many people.
There were also many tour guides, so I felt a bit anxious until we met one.
I was surprised by the large number of foreign participants.
And I was even more surprised by the surprisingly low number of Japanese participants.
The tour guide was fluent in English, Chinese, and Japanese, and guided everyone while being friendly and entertaining.
There were people from various countries, but we were able to tour smoothly without any troubles.
At Dazaifu Tenmangu, I got the coveted amulet for passing exams and then enjoyed sightseeing.
The free time in Yufuin was surprising again due to the crowd, almost like Harajuku.
Unfortunately, the Beppu ropeway was under a cloudy sky, and we only visited the shrine at Ichinomiya in the fog.
At the hell tour, there was a foot bath, but I refrained due to the large number of people. It was nice that towels were available for rent.
The day passed in the blink of an eye.
Thank you very much.
受験生の息子と福岡へ旅行。
目的は、太宰府天満宮!
集合場所へ行くとたくさんの人で溢れかえっていて、とても驚いた。
添乗員さんもたくさんいるので、出会えるまでちょっと不安だった。
外国人の参加者の多さにも驚き。
そして、まさかの日本人の少なさでさらに驚いた。
添乗員さんは、英語中国語日本語が堪能でみんなを案内してくれた。そして、気さくで参加者を楽しませていました。
いろんな国の人がいましたが、トラブルも無くスムーズに観光出来ました。
太宰府天満宮で、目的の合格祈願お守りをゲットしてあとは楽しく観光しました。
湯布院のフリータイムは、原宿かと思うほどの人の多さにまた驚きでした。
別府のロープウェイはあいにくの曇り空で霧の中で一宮だけお参りしました。
地獄めぐりでは足湯もあったけど、あまりの人の多さで遠慮しました。タオルも貸し出しがあって良かったです。
あっという間に過ぎた一日でした。
ありがとうございました。
There are really very few Japanese participants. For those who don't mind, I think it can be a very fulfilling and enjoyable sightseeing experience.
日本人参加者は、本当に少ないですね。
気にならない方は、とても盛りだくさんで楽しく観光できると思います。
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| Packages: | 通常プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2024/11/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/11/16 |
Reviewed by: M&C
Most of the participants were from Korea and China, and there were only three Japanese people, but it was very enjoyable. The guide was also a foreigner, and at each point, they provided guidance in three languages, which was very pleasant. I would like to use this service again if I have the opportunity to go to Fukuoka.
ほとんどが韓国や中国の方で日本人は、3組だけでしたが、とても楽しかったです。ガイドさんも外国人でしたが、その都度、3カ国語でガイドして下さり、感じも良かったです。又、福岡に行く機会があれば利用したいです。
Yufuin is so vast that I lost track of the meeting place and almost ended up late. There were others who got lost and were delayed as well.
由布院は、広すぎて、集合場所がわからなくなり、集合時間に遅刻しそうになりました。迷子になって遅れた人もいました。
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| Packages: | 通常プラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2024/11/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/11/13 |
Reviewed by: まさ
The rain forecast was off, and it was cloudy. I was overwhelmed by the great nature of Takachiho Gorge.
I was also impressed by the guide, who spoke English, Chinese, and Japanese fluently, and the tour was wonderful. At the end, when we arrived in Hakata, the guide even introduced us to some delicious restaurants in Hakata.
It was also a great memory to have chatted in English with a French person sitting next to me and become friends.
雨の天気予報は外れて曇り。
高千穂峡の大自然には圧倒されました。
またガイドさんにも感動、英語中国語日本語を流暢に話し、案内も素晴らしかったです。最後に博多に着く時に博多の美味しいお店の紹介までしてくれました。
隣に座ったフランス人の方と英語で話して仲良くなれたことも良い思い出です。
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| Packages: | 通常プラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2024/11/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/11/15 |
Reviewed by: ながれはじめ
It was pleasant to have a bright atmosphere and quick responses to any troubles. The autumn leaves were also starting to change, which felt nice. The food was good, but since I was in the countryside, it would have been great to have explanations or recommendations that highlighted local specialties, rather than just what you can find in urban areas.
明るくて、トラブルにも機敏に対応してたのが、心地よかったです。紅葉も始まりかけており、気持ちよかったです。
料理は良かったのですが、田舎に来ているので、都市部でも食べられるものより、そういうのがわかる説明とか、推しがあると最高でした
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| Packages: | 通常プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2024/11/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/11/13 |
Reviewed by: Momochi
It was a relaxed and enjoyable day. The guide explained everything carefully in both Chinese and Japanese, and there were no inconveniences at all. The lunch in Takachiho was incredibly delicious and the best I've had on a day trip so far. The guide was very cheerful and cute, and I would love to participate again.
気楽で楽しい一日でした。
ガイドさんは丁寧に中国語と日本語で説明し、不便な所は一切ないです。高千穂の昼飯は最高に美味しくて今まで日帰りツアーの中の一番です。
ガイドさんはとっても明るい、可愛い方で、又参加いたいと思います。
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| Packages: | 通常プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/11/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/11/03 |
Reviewed by: みーこ
We participated on the second day of a three-day weekend with our family of four. Our guide was Chinese, but perhaps because there were many Japanese participants, he provided guidance in very fluent Japanese.
The weather was clear, and we had to adjust our schedule due to traffic at various destinations. In Dazaifu, we prayed for our son's success, and in Yufuin, we enjoyed food sampling, hot springs, and local beer in a rush. At the final Kamado Jigoku Onsen, the local staff put on a lively demonstration where smoke was blown out, which was a hit with the Chinese and Korean guests. At the end, they lent us towels for the foot bath.
On the way back, we got caught in traffic on the highway, and our arrival was delayed by just over an hour. However, thank you to our guide and driver for an unexpectedly enjoyable day.
家族4人で3連休の2日目に参加。中国人のガイドさんでしたが、日本人が多かったからか、とても上手な日本語での案内でした。
天気が快晴で行く先々渋滞で時間を調整しながらでしたが、大宰府では息子の合格祈願、湯布院では食べ歩きや温泉、地ビールと駆け足で堪能。最後のかまど地獄温泉では中国人や韓国人の向けに現地スタッフさんが吹くと煙がでる実演で大盛り上がり、最後の足湯ではタオルを貸してくれました。
帰りも高速で渋滞にはまり、1時間ちょっと到着時間が遅くなりましたが、ガイドさん運転手さん、予想以上に楽しい1日をありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | 通常プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/11/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/11/03 |
Reviewed by: 菜菜
Xiao Tan is a very serious and time-conscious guide! Although it was pouring rain when we set off in the morning, Xiao Tan adjusted the itinerary based on the situation on the ground and allowed us more buffer time, enabling us to successfully complete our one-day trip to Kumano Shrine, Amano Iwato Shrine, and Takachiho! Thank you so much, Xiao Tan—great job!
小譚是非常認真且懂得掌握時間與行程的導遊!
雖然一早出發時下大雨,但小譚都會依據現場狀況調整行程、留給我們更多緩衝時間,讓我們順利完成熊野神社、天岩戶神社、高千穗的一日行程!
非常感謝小譚~辛苦了!
Thank you very much for your kind words. We will continue to strive for excellence as a team.
お褒めいただき、心より感謝申し上げます。これからも、(スタッフ一同)精進してまいります。
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| Packages: | 通常プラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2024/11/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/11/02 |
Reviewed by: ひろこん
I was worried about the rain with the typhoon approaching, but I was able to experience the tour as planned. It was an inbound-focused tour, and I was a bit concerned, but I enjoyed it without any issues. Since it's quite difficult to visit Takachiho, I recommend this kind of bus tour.
台風接近の中雨が心配でしたが、予定通りのツアー体験できました。インバウンド中心のツアーで、ちょっと心配していましたが不都合なく楽しめました。高千穂は中々訪れることが大変なのでこのようなバスツアーおすすめします
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| Packages: | 通常プラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2024/11/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/11/01 |
Reviewed by: みーちゃん
I participated with a friend.
In a tour of 28 people, we were the only Japanese, and the rest were from China.
The guide was also a young woman from China, and her Japanese was excellent and easy to understand. She also wrote down the meeting times, so there were no mistakes, which was great.
I appreciated the recommendation for a delicious ramen restaurant for dinner.
It was a bit disappointing that it rained a little in Yufuin, but we efficiently visited Dazaifu Tenmangu, Yufuin, and Beppu, and it was fun.
友達と2人で参加しました。
28人のツアーで、日本人は私達2人だけで中国の方ばかりでした。
ガイドさんも中国の若い女性でした、日本語が上手で聞きやすく、集合時間も書いてくれるので間違うこともなく良かったです。
夕食の美味しいラーメン屋さんの紹介もあり助かりました。
湯布院で少し雨が降ったのが残念でしたが、太宰府天満宮、湯布院、別府と効率良く周れて楽しかったです。
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| Packages: | 通常プラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2024/11/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/10/29 |
Reviewed by: えび寝冷え
I would give it 4 stars, but I want to add half a star. The reason it doesn't get 5 stars is that the bus ride was long. It's something that can't be helped.
At Takachiho Shrine, I heard the sound of a woodpecker pecking on a tree. The sound of the river at Takachiho Gorge is refreshing. Amano Yasugawara is truly mystical. It makes you want to bow your head in reverence.
After walking a lot, my calves were sore the next day. But that's a good memory.
Oh, and the lunch was delicious too.
⭐️は4つだけど、あと半分⭐️を足したい。⭐️が5つにならないのはバスの道中が長いので。仕方のないことではあるけれど。
高千穂神社ではきキツツキが木を叩く音を聞いた。高千穂渓谷は川の音が涼しい。天安河原は実に神秘的。思わず首を垂れる。
しっかり歩いて翌日はふくらはぎが筋肉痛。それも良い思い出。
あ、昼食も美味しかったですよ。
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| Packages: | 通常プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/11/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/10/31 |
Reviewed by: ぐっち
I decided to participate because I was able to be taken to Takachiho Gorge, which is quite difficult to visit on my own. I understood that there would be many Chinese participants, so having four Japanese people among a nearly full group was not a problem for me (I joined alone). I thought it would be sufficient to know just the meeting place and time from the guide, but they provided very detailed and careful explanations in both Japanese and English, so I had no issues at all. There were times when they explained things in three languages for quite a long time, so I really appreciate their effort. Thanks to them, I was able to enjoy the tour. The driver also drove safely and was very courteous.
However, some of the Chinese participants had poor manners. For instance, the person sitting by the aisle in front reclined their seat fully and left, making it difficult to get off during breaks. There were multiple people watching videos on their smartphones with sound, and despite repeatedly coughing heavily, some did not wear masks (even though they had masks in hand), which was disappointing behavior. I did not factor the behavior of the participants into my evaluation since it was not the tour's fault.
Overall, I am very satisfied with the tour. If I have the opportunity to participate again, I would love to join the same guide's tour.
なかなか自分で行くのは大変な高千穂峡に連れて行ってもらえるので参加を決めました。中国人の方が多いと言うことは理解していたのでほぼ満席の中、日本人4人という所には問題ありませんでした。(私は一人参加です)ガイドさんの言葉も集合場所と時間だけ分かったら良いかなというぐらいに思っていましたが、とても細かく丁寧に日本語、英語でも説明してくださり何も困ることはありませんでした。3カ国語でかなり長時間説明してくださる事もあったので本当にお疲れ様です。お陰様で楽しくツアーに参加できました。運転手さんも安全運転、丁寧な対応をしてくださっていました。
ただ、一部の中国人の方のマナーが悪い。前の通路側の方がフルリクライニングにしたまま席を離れるため休憩時になかなか降りられない、車中音を出してスマホで動画を見る人が複数いる、激しく咳を繰り返しているにも関わらずマスクをしない(手にマスクを持っているのに)といった残念な行動がありました。参加者の運はツアーのせいではないので評価には入れていません。
ツアー自体は大変満足しています。また参加する機会があったら是非同じガイドさんのツアーに参加できたらなと思います。
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| Packages: | 通常プラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2024/10/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/10/28 |
Reviewed by: もっちゃん
I was a bit anxious about my first tour, but everyone followed the rules, and it turned out to be a wonderful trip. The atmosphere in the vehicle was quiet, and we started smoothly at each location thanks to the punctuality.
I didn't expect the general road from Kumamoto to Takachiho to have so many curves, but it would have been impossible for me to drive, so I'm really glad I joined the tour.
The guide was a very nice person. They were considerate of everyone and always had a smile on their face. Thank you to the driver for the 6 hours and 30 minutes of driving round trip.
Although it was a bit early for the autumn leaves, considering the crowds, I think this trip was the right choice. I definitely want to repeat it again. Thank you very much.
初めてのツアーで不安もありましたが、皆さんルールを守られて素敵な旅が出来ました。車内では静かだし、時間厳守のため各地のスタートもスムーズでした。
熊本から高千穂に向かう一般道路がこんなにカーブ多いとは思わなかったけど
私の運転では絶対に無理なので、ツアーに参加して本当に良かったです。
ガイドさんはとっても良い人でした。皆さんに気を使われていて、常に笑顔でした。
運転手の方も往復6時間30分の運転、お疲れ様でした。
紅葉の季節には早いけど混雑を考えれば今回の旅は正解かなと思いました。
又是非リピートしたいと思います
ありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | 通常プラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2024/10/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/10/25 |
Reviewed by: misc2004
Initially, we had planned a bus tour departing from Kumamoto Station. Due to unstable weather, we were keeping an eye on availability, but when we tried to book, there was only one spot left, which meant we couldn't sign up as a group of three. Just when I was feeling disappointed, I found out there was a bus tour to Takachiho Gorge departing from Fukuoka. We were scheduled to move to Fukuoka the next day, so we rearranged our itinerary and managed to book a spot without any issues.
Both the Kumamoto and Fukuoka tours seemed to have the same dining options, but the Kumamoto tour only visited Takachiho Gorge and Takachiho Shrine, spending over three hours at the gorge. In contrast, the Fukuoka tour included not only Takachiho Gorge and Takachiho Shrine but also Amano Iwato Shrine, which turned out to be more beneficial for us. The price was 9,800 yen for the Kumamoto tour and 11,000 yen for the Fukuoka tour, which wasn't a significant difference.
What was even more fortunate was that due to the one-day shift, while it was rainy if we had gone from Kumamoto, the weather for the Fukuoka tour was clear and sunny.
The Fukuoka tour gathered in front of a Lawson convenience store on the Chikushi exit side of Hakata Station. I was able to spot the guide holding an "EasyGo" flag right away. I had prepared myself for a large number of Chinese tourists based on reviews, and indeed, a significant portion of the participants were from China. The guide spoke broken Japanese but seemed to manage. The itinerary involved traveling from Hakata down the Kyushu Expressway to Takachiho Gorge from Kumamoto City, which felt strange for me since I had considered the Kumamoto departure.
First, we visited Takachiho Shrine and then headed to Takachiho Gorge. The gorge was more impressive than I had imagined. We walked along a trail with ups and downs to reach Chiho no Ie for lunch. I was a bit worried since one of my companions had difficulty walking.
At Chiho no Ie, we were treated to what I believe was a Takachiho beef set meal. We were also served local sake, which we could refill.
After lunch, we took a shuttle bus to the parking area and headed to Amano Iwato Shrine. It’s quite a walk from where the bus is parked, so those with mobility issues should be cautious.
We returned to Hakata around 6 PM, and even though it was October, it was still bright outside.
Visiting Takachiho Gorge allowed us to experience magnificent nature, and it was more enjoyable than expected. Amano Iwato Shrine also has a reputation as a spiritual spot, and you can feel something there. Most tourists seemed to be foreigners, with many coming from China, along with some Western tourists. It made me wonder why such a place of Japanese mythology attracted them.
Despite being a great tourist spot, the low ratings were likely due to the guide primarily explaining in Chinese, with only a small amount of information provided in Japanese. For example, if there were 30 minutes of explanation in Chinese, there were only about 5 minutes in Japanese. Since my companion could speak Mandarin and Cantonese, they explained what was being said in Chinese, but important information such as restroom details and places inaccessible due to typhoons were not provided in Japanese. Even travelers who have given decent reviews might change their opinions if they knew what was communicated in Chinese versus Japanese.
It states, "A staff member who can communicate in Japanese, Chinese, or English will accompany you. However, please understand that we will provide guidance in a trilingual manner, so it may not always be in a native language." and "This tour is primarily designed for overseas guests, so the guidance language will mainly be for international visitors. Important notifications such as meeting times will also be provided in Japanese." However, since they are recruiting in Japanese, such an approach should not be acceptable. Even if they prepared a recorded Japanese announcement, t
当初は熊本駅発のバスツアーを計画していました。天候が不安定で、空き状況をにらみながらだったのですが、いざ申し込んでみたら空いていた枠が1つしかなく、3人では申し込めませんでした。残念だなぁと思っていたら、福岡発の高千穂峡バスツアーがあることがわかりました。私たちは次の日に福岡に移動することになっていたのです。福岡から行ってみようかと日程を組みなおして申し込んでみたら大丈夫でした。
熊本発も福岡発も食事する場所と内容は同じようでしたが、熊本発は高千穂峡と高千穂神社にしか行かず、高千穂峡で3時間以上過ごすことになっていましたが、福岡発は高千穂峡と高千穂神社以外にも天岩戸神社にも行くことになっていて、かえって私たちにはありがたかったと言っていいでしょう。金額的には熊本発が9800円なのに対して福岡発が1万1000円でそれほど変わりませんでした。
それともっとありがたかったのは、1日ずれたおかげで、熊本から行っていたら雨だった天気が、福岡発は快晴でした。
福岡発は博多駅筑紫口側にあるローソンの前で集合です。「EasyGo」の旗を持ったガイドさんはすぐに見つけることができました。体験談を読んで中国人客がおおいだろうと覚悟はしていましたが、かなりの割合で中国の方が参加されています。ガイドさんは片言ですが、日本語が話せるようです。行程は、博多から九州縦貫自動車道を下って熊本市内から高千穂峡へと向かったようです。熊本発を検討していた身としては不思議な気持ちです。
まずは高千穂神社をお参りし、高千穂峡へと向かい。高千穂峡は想像していた以上に迫力がありました。昼食をとる千穂の家まではアップダウンのある散策路を行きます。足の悪い同行者がいたため、心配ではありました。
千穂の家でごちそうになったのは、たぶん高千穂牛定食に相当するものではないかと思います。地元のお酒もサービスでいただくことができました。お酒はおかわりもできました。
昼食後はシャトルバスでバスの駐車してある場所に移動し、天岩戸神社に向かいます。バスが駐車した場所からけっこう歩くので、足の不自由な人は気をつけましょう。
博多に帰ってきたのは午後6時過ぎで、(10月でしたが)まだ明るい時間でした。
高千穂峡は行ってみると雄大な自然を感じさせる場所で、予想以上に楽しめます。天岩戸神社も心霊スポットらしくなにかを感じさせられます。観光客のほとんどが外国の方のようで、多くは中国からの観光客のようでした。そして白人系インバウンド。日本の神話の場所になぜに? と思わせます。
いい観光スポットなのに星の数が少ないのは、ガイドさんの説明のほとんどが中国語で、ほんのわずか日本語の説明で分量がまったく異なっていたからです。たとえば30分中国語なら5分程度が日本語です。同行者が普通語と広東語がしゃべれるため、中国語でなにを言っているか説明してくれましたが、トイレに関することや台風によって行けない場所があるなど重要な情報も日本語では提供されていませんでした。日本人の旅行者で悪くない評価をされている方も、実際に中国語でなにが語られ、日本語でなにが語られていなかったかを知れば評価が変わるでしょう。
「日本語、中国語または英語対応ができる係員が同行します。ただし、トリリンガルで案内しますので、必ずしもネイティブな言語でのご案内はできませんので、予めご了承ください。」「本ツアーは海外の方向けのプランのため、ご案内言語は主に海外向けとなっております。集合時間等の重要なご連絡は日本語でもご案内いたします。」とありますが、日本語でこうして募集している以上そんな対応ですまされるはずはありません。かりに録音済みの日本語アナウンスを用意してでも、中国語と同等の情報を日本語で提供すべきです。それができないようなら、中国語のみで募集すべきです。
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| Packages: | 通常プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/10/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/10/09 |
Reviewed by: ササ
I had wanted to visit the Takachiho tour for a long time. I was the only Japanese person on the tour, but it felt like I was on an overseas tour while still in Japan, which was enjoyable. The guide was very attentive, making sure I had a great time without any worries throughout the day.
However, the tour was supposed to end at 6 PM, but due to traffic congestion, we returned after 7 PM. I had informed them that I needed to catch the 8 PM Shinkansen, so both the guide and the driver hurried to ensure I could get back safely.
For those with specific Shinkansen times, I recommend allowing extra time for safety.
Living in Japan, it’s not often that you get the chance to interact with people from overseas, but experiencing different cultures in this way was a great opportunity, making the tour twice as enjoyable. I want to go again! ❣️
以前より訪れてみたかった高千穂ツアーへ
日本人は私一人でしたが、日本に居ながら海外ツアーに来た気分で楽しかったです。
ガイドさんも、日本人私一人の為にきめ細やかな心遣いをして下さり、全く不安なく一日中楽しく過ごせました。
ただ、ツアーの帰宅時間は18時に終了と書かれていましたが、交通渋滞などもあり19時を過ぎていました。
20時の新幹線で帰る事を伝えていたので、ガイドさんも、運転手さんももの凄く急いでくださり無事帰る事が出来ましたが。。
新幹線の時間などある方は、多めに余裕をみて置かれたほうが安全だと思います。
日本に居ると、なかなか海外の方と交流する機会がありませんが、こういうカタチで異文化を感じるのもアリだなぁと、2倍楽しめるツアーでした。
また行きたい❣️
Thank you very much for your kind words. We will continue to strive for excellence as a team.
お褒めいただき、心より感謝申し上げます。これからも、(スタッフ一同)精進してまいります。
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| Packages: | 通常プラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2024/10/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/10/18 |
Reviewed by: Jeffrey
But no fault of agency just took too long going n return. About 7 hrs cos otw back accident.
So no time for boat rowing.
Lunch was excellent in a 250 yo thatch hut with original kitchen n mud floors. No food wasn’t prepared there.
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| Packages: | Regular Plan |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/10/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/10/17 |
Reviewed by: ゆか
I was the only Japanese person, and the rest were from China, so the guidance was in Chinese. They didn't seem to be very good at Japanese, so I received a sheet with the Japanese text explaining the course, which was not a problem. The crater of Mount Aso Nakadake was erupting, and the smoke was quite impressive, so we couldn't go there and changed to Kusasenri instead. It was disappointing, so I will try to visit the Aso crater again. Kusasenri was beautiful, and it was nice to have souvenir shops there as well.
日本人は私一人、あとは中国の方だったので、中国語で案内。日本語が得意ではないらしく、私には今回のコースの説明書きの日本語文章が書いてある用紙をいただいたので問題無かったです。阿蘇中岳の火山口が噴火して、煙がモクモクと凄かったので入れず、草千里に変更になりました。残念だったのでまたリベンジ阿蘇火山口します。草千里も綺麗でお土産屋もあって良かったです。
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| Packages: | 通常プラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2024/10/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/10/16 |
Reviewed by: ゆか
I have limited mobility, so the guide kindly arranged a special shuttle bus for me. Normally, it would be a 30-minute walk, but I was able to fully enjoy Takachiho. I will participate again.
あまり歩けない私は、ガイドさんの配慮で特別にシャトルバスを手配していただきました。普通なら30分位歩くコースなのですが、高千穂を充分満喫できました。また参加します。
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| Packages: | 通常プラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2024/10/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/10/15 |
Reviewed by: すーさん
Takachiho Shrine, a short walk
Takachiho Gorge, walking
Amanoiwato Shrine, quite a walk
Japanese lunch, delicious
Guide, I went to Shinshin Ramen!
It was tasty, thank you! ✋️
高千穂神社 少しあるく
高千穂峡 歩く
天岩戸神社 まあまあ歩く
和食ランチ 美味し
ガイドさ〜ん シンシンラーメン行ってきたよー
美味しかった ありがとう✋️
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| Packages: | 通常プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/10/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/10/13 |
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I don't think large luggage is necessary. I believe warm clothing is essential in winter.