Day 3: A Long Road Trip from Yufuin to Kumamoto! Come Along on Our Journey (Apr 26)

🌤Day 3: We departed from Yufuin for a long scenic drive to our next stay in Kumamoto. Our first stop was the Daikanbo lookout, a breathtaking viewpoint along the way in Kumamoto Prefecture. Perched on the edge of the extinct Aso Caldera, it’s easily one of the most stunning and majestic panoramic spots in all of Japan! ⛰️ 🚗After stretching our legs, we hit the road again (a quick heads-up: the restrooms here aren't the cleanest, so try to go beforehand if possible). We drove down the mountain and made a sweet pit stop at the Aso Milk Factory for some ice cream. Their absolute best-seller is the soft-serve and assorted gelato flavors made from authentic fresh milk, served up in a crunchy granola cone. 🍨 💚Moving right along, we stopped for lunch (eating our way through this trip, as always!) at Tonkatsu Hamakatsu Kumamoto. It's a renowned tonkatsu (breaded deep-fried pork) franchise originally from Nagasaki. The Ozu branch here in Kumamoto was the perfect spot to refuel. If you're more into seafood, they have great fish and shrimp options too. Big thumbs up for the incredible taste—authentically Japanese in every bite! 📍 🏰Our next major landmark was Kumamoto Castle. When you're in the city, taking in the sheer grandeur and rich history of this fortress is a must. They’ve even installed elevators at various points to make exploring easier! 🌿 We wrapped up the day with dinner at the Amu Plaza branch of Hakata Takenoya, conveniently located right next to the train station. We kicked back in this classic izakaya-style spot, enjoying chicken and liver skewers. It was also our very first time trying horse meat sashimi! 🐴 If you have any recommendations on where to go next, drop us a message! 😍 ......................... Follow Us 💗 📸 IG : tbackpackp 📭 FB: ต้นแบกเป้ TbackpackP 📺 TK: tbackpackp