It was truly a wonderful and enjoyable trip. I was able to share one of my favorite routes with you, and at the same time, it helped me discover many new things that I might never have noticed on a private trip by myself. At the Tsunoshima Nature Museum, when Sanjay showed interest in the large number of stuffed birds on display, one of the staff members noticed and kindly explained that the sky above Tsunoshima lies along a major migratory route. Because of this, a wide variety of birds gather in this area. We also learned, through the impressive shell collection, that many of the shells unique to Tsunoshima are white. As they break down, they turn the seabed white, which is why the sea appears cobalt blue even on cloudy days. After hearing this, the three of us took a walk to the beach. As we stood there, looking out at the vast sea and sky stretching before us, with the lighthouse to our left, right in the middle of rich and beautiful nature, and feeling the refreshing breeze while watching the clear waves gently stirring up the white sand, I felt a deep sense of happiness. I was also very happy that both of you kindly complimented my English. Since you are both interested in Japanese culture and occasionally spoke Japanese during our conversation, it made me even happier. Many thoughts came to my mind — what exactly a shrine is, why foxes are associated with it, how the thousands of torii gates came to be, what the differences are between Shakyamuni Buddha, Fudō Myōō, and why Japanese people pray for their family's happiness at shrines while reflecting on their ancestors at temples. I did my best to find the right words to express these ideas. I’m also glad that you enjoyed the music I had prepared, and to be honest, the entire experience was so enjoyable that I almost felt guilty receiving a fee. I sincerely wish you both all the best on your future travels. And if you come back to Japan, I would be more than happy if you could reach out to me again.

Thank you very much for your kind review. It truly made me happy to see the two of you enjoying your journey in my beloved hometown—chatting warmly with people you met along the way and bringing smiles to those around you. Spending time with you reminded me once again of the true joy of travel. I sincerely hope you continue to have many more wonderful and enjoyable trips. I am deeply grateful. If there is anything I can assist you with, please feel free to reach out anytime. I would be more than happy to guide you with all my heart. Tac

Thank you so much for your review. I also had a truly enjoyable day. What made me happiest was the moment when, on our way from Takachiho to Aso, I started worrying that the clouds might ruin the beautiful panoramic view at Daikanbo — but as we got closer, the sky cleared up, and you were able to enjoy the beautiful 360-degree panorama under bright sunshine. As you mentioned, it was a long-distance drive on the first day of a three-day weekend, and I was a little nervous because any heavy traffic could have easily thrown off our schedule. But in the end, I was happy to see both of you enjoying Takachiho, including the boat ride, and we arrived at Kurokawa Onsen with time to spare — I felt such a sense of relief at that moment. Throughout the tour, I was truly touched by how calm, thoughtful, and kind both of you were, and I returned home feeling truly fulfilled and grateful for the day we spent together. It was a pleasure spending the day with you, and I truly appreciate the wonderful time we shared.