Aso Delights Bus Tour: Experience "Gold Rush" Sweet Corn Picking, Kumamoto Wagyu Lunch, and Stunning Trolley Views!

Pocketalk for Tours

Pocketalk for Tours offers a cutting-edge real-time translation service aimed at improving communication during guided tours. This service allows international visitors to comprehend Japanese explanations in their own language effortlessly.

How It Works

The tour guide utilizes a headset and accesses "Pocketalk for Tours" through their smartphone browser (no app download necessary).

A QR code is created and distributed to the participants. Guests can easily scan the QR code using their smartphones to receive real-time translations of the guide’s explanations in both text and audio formats.

Ease of Use

Participants only need their smartphones; no extra devices are required.

This service is compatible with up to 75 languages, making it accessible for a diverse group of international travelers.

Why Pocketalk for Tours in Aso Bus Tour?

The combination of Aso’s stunning natural landscapes with Pocketalk’s advanced technology results in a unique travel experience. Whether it’s a picturesque train journey, collecting water at Shirakawa Spring, or delving into local history, guests can engage fully without any language obstacles. This seamless technology integration enhances both convenience and enjoyment for international guests experiencing the charm of Aso.

Highlights

• Gold Rush Sweet Corn Picking Experience
• Relish the distinct taste of "Gold Rush" sweet corn, celebrated for its fruity fragrance and rich corn flavor.
• With an average sugar level of 18 degrees, this corn is so succulent it’s often referred to as "drinkable corn."
• You will harvest three ears of corn to bring home as mementos from Fruit Village Tabaruzaka.
• Note: The variety or availability of the corn-picking experience may vary due to weather and growth conditions. In such instances, three ears of corn will be given as souvenirs.
• Kumamoto Wagyu Lunch
• Savor a luxurious meal featuring A4-grade or superior Kumamoto Wagyu beef, including the renowned "Aka Beef Bowl" accompanied by a selection of side dishes such as horse meat, chicken, dumpling soup, and fresh vegetables.
• A special children's menu is available with a robust "Yokubari Bowl," featuring Aka Beef steak.
• Menu: Red Wagyu beef, Horse meat, Chicken, Dumpling soup, Small dish, Pickles, Salad, Fruit, Special Akagyudon
• Shirakawa Water Source
• Explore one of Japan’s "100 Best Waters," where 60 tons of pristine spring water flow every minute at a steady temperature of 14°C.
• Bring your own bottles to gather this pure natural water and relish its refreshing flavor.
• Minami Aso Trolley Train Ride
• Take in the breathtaking scenery of Aso from the trolley train, which has fully reopened after repairs following the 2016 Kumamoto earthquake.
• Immerse yourself in Aso’s natural splendor, featuring its famous mountains and verdant landscapes.
• Honey Soft Cream Treat at Sugiyama Bee Farm
• Indulge in a complimentary honey-flavored soft cream with five distinctive flavors at Sugiyama Bee Farm, the largest honey producer in Japan.
• Discover the intriguing world of bees and the history of this esteemed facility.

Itinerary

• 07:45 Meet the guide at the designated meeting point
• 08:00 Depart from Hakata Station 08:30 Pick-up at Kiyama
• Fruit Village Tabaruzaka (Gold Rush Sweet Corn Picking Experience / 30 minutes)
• New Aso Bridge (Pass by)
• Shirakawa Water Source (30 minutes)
• Shirakawa-no-Kura (Lunch / 75 minutes)
• Minami Aso Railway Trolley Train (Scenic ride / 50 minutes)
• Michi-no-Eki Aso Boy no Sato Kugino (Shopping / 30 minutes)
• Sugiyama Bee Farm (Honeycomb Soft Cream included / 45 minutes)
• 18:30 Drop-off at Kiyama PA 19:00 Return to Hakata Station
• **Important Notes** The order of stops and duration of visits may be subject to slight changes due to traffic or local conditions on the day of the tour. Please adhere strictly to the designated meeting times at each location. The itinerary schedule may also change slightly due to weather or traffic conditions.

Price Details

Included

• Admission fee
• Experience fees
• Lunch
• Tour manager
• Air-conditioned bus

Not included

• Expenses not mentioned

Important Information

Important Notes

• Depending on the number of participants, transportation may be provided via a medium-sized bus, small bus, or jumbo taxi.

• Tour schedules and sightseeing locations may be subject to slight changes due to traffic or weather conditions on the day of the tour.

• Please adhere strictly to the designated meeting times at each location.

• Due to traffic conditions, there may be slight waiting times at each boarding point.

• The itinerary and schedule may change slightly due to traffic or weather conditions.

• For safety reasons, please wear your seatbelt while the vehicle is in motion.

• Smoking is prohibited inside the bus. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding.

• The bus may be used for other tours or purposes, so leaving belongings on the bus is not permitted. Additionally, large luggage such as suitcases cannot be stored on the bus. Please plan accordingly.

• To ensure efficient operations, the itinerary may be rearranged after departure.

• After the check-in time ends, departure will proceed based on the decision of our staff. Please make sure to arrive by the designated meeting time.

• In case of delays requiring taxi use or overnight stays, our company will not cover any related costs or claims.

• The bus does not have a restroom onboard.

• The drop-off location may differ from the original meeting point.

• Pets are not allowed on this tour.

• Bus seating arrangements will be determined by our company in advance.

• In cases where operations are impossible due to disasters, accidents, or other force majeure events, we may need to modify or cancel the tour by 12:00 noon on the day before departure. In such cases, we will contact you by phone.

Purchase Notice

This tour is a Japanese tour. The tour conductor will provide language support using a translator (Pocket Talk).

・There is no multilingual conversation.

・This is not a private tour, you will enjoy the tour with other guests.

・Tour prices are subject to change without notice. We will not collect additional fees from customers who have already made reservations.

・Reservations can be made up to 3 days before departure.

・If the minimum number 15 of participants is not reached 7 days before departure, the tour may be cancelled. We will notify you by email, so please be sure to check.

・Drinking alcohol on the bus is prohibited.

・Please note that your stay may be shortened due to traffic congestion, etc.

・The order of the itinerary may be partially changed.

・Seat selection is not available.

How to Use

Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel on after the tour start time, will charge 100%

• 11 or more day(s) before the activity date: 0% cancellation fee
• Between 8 and 10 day(s) before the activity date: 20% cancellation fee
• Between 2 and 7 day(s) before the activity date: 30% cancellation fee
• 1 day(s) before the activity date: 40% cancellation fee
• On the activity date: 50% cancellation fee