8 days Northern Kyushu tour
Where to Explore
Fukuoka → Saga → Nagasaki → Unzen → Shimabara → Kumamoto → Aso
Okubungo region → Yufuin → Beppu → Kitakyushu → Fukuoka
Itinerary
Day 1 Saga
Saga is a prefecture in the northwestern part of Kyushu and is located next to Fukuoka-prefecture.
From Fukuoka-city many places can be traveled in a day.
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Karatsu Castle is called Dancing Crane Castle |
Famous for Squid and Morning Market called Asaichi |
Cape of Lovers’ sanctuary, the heart-shaped monument |
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The porcelain town, has 400 years history |
Arita porcelain, bright, elegant pictures drawn in porcelain. |
The Onsen resort, has 1200 years history |
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Great contribution to the Japanese Industrial Revolution |
Exciting experience, Sake brewery visiting |
One of the most famous Inari shrines in Japan |
Schedule
Arrive at Fukuoka
Karatsu → Yobuko → Imari → Kashima → Takeo
Stay at Takeo
Day 2 Nagasaki
Became a center of European influences in the 16th century and flourished as a trading
port & center of Christian missionary activities. The detonation for an atomic bomb over Nagasaki
during the World WarⅡis a dark page in the cities turbulent history.
Now, however the city has become a center of peace, blessed with beautiful natural scenery and
eclectic mix of historical sites and architecture.
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Elegant international & domestic tourist harbour |
Breathtaking panoramic view of Nagasaki-city |
One of the World’s three beautiful night view |
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UNESCO World Heritage, the largest number of visitor here |
Let’s make World Peace and everyone’s happiness |
Various gift shops, restaurants, Café lined the street |
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The most significant Church, Mother Teresa and Pope visited |
Only the trading port in Japan during Natinal isolation |
One of the three big China town in Japan |
Schedule
Transfer to Nagasakio
Peace Park → Ground Zero → Atomic Bomb Museum
Lunch at China Town → Glover Garden → Oura Cathedral → Dejima
Stay at Nagasaki
Located in the Shimabara peninsuka, region spread in the foot of gentle mountain and facing to
calm sea. Shimabara is consist of two cities, Shimabara-city and Minami-Shmabara-city.
Offers various enjoyable things such as Nature, Onsen, Castle town of Shimabara-city,
Hidden Christian history as well as Local Gourmets.
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Nature, Onsen, Castle town, Christianity history, Gourmets. |
Symbol of Shimabar, almost rectangular flatland castle |
Even now, atmosphere in 18th century is still remained |
Unzen is a beautiful highland Onsen Resort in Shimabara peninsula situated Unzen National Park
The first area to be designated as a National Park in Japan and then the area has been developed
as Onsen Resort for both tourist Japanese and foreigner.
Even now, many tourist from all over the world are visiting here for enjoying Nature.
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Highland Onsen Resort, different colour create seasonal beauty |
Magnificent scenery of mountain foot area & Ariake bay |
White smoke rising from the ground over a wide area |
Schedule
transfer to Shimabara
Shimabara Castle → Samurai Street
Lunch at Shimabara, local cuisine Guzoni
transfer to Unzen
Nita Pass → Unzen jigoku
Stay at Unzen Onsen Resort
Day 4 Kumamoto
An archipelago located west side of Kumamoto, beautiful landscape, seafood and
local delicacies and marine activities can be enjoyed.
Amakusa are connected to Shimabara by the Ferry and to Kumamoto by the bridges.
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9 inhabited islands & numerous islands floating on a tranquil sea |
Main islands are connected with Amakusa Five bridge, Pearl line |
Hidden Cristian site of Oe Cathesral and Sakitsu Village |
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The Castle in Amakusa Island built in 1605 |
One of the most exciting exprience in Amakusa |
Amakusa Onsen
There are two Onsen, Matsushima and Shimoda |
Situated roughly in the center of Kumamoto Prefecture, is the government and
economic center of the prefecture. From the early 17th century to the end of the 19th century,
Kumamoto was prosperous as a castle town.
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The third most populous city in Kyushu, called city of the forest |
One of Japan’s three great Castle, built in 1600 |
Under restoration work, can be visited from the outside |
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Suizenji-koen Park of Japan |
The biggest shopping district in Kumamoto-prefecture |
Main destinations are connected from JR Kumamoto Station |
Schedule
transfer from Shmabara to Amakusa by a ferry boat
Explore Amakusa
transfer to Kumamoto
Explore Kumamoto ; Castle, Suizenji-koen Park
Stay at Kumamoto
Day 5 Aso
The world’s largest caldera and the active volcano give a lot of excitements.
And numerous unforgettable experiences in the rural area can be mede including Onsen,
variety of sports and local cuisines.
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Enjoy numerous unforgettable experiences in the rural area |
The perfect spot view of Aso region, Caldera & Mount Aso |
The beautiful prairie of 785,000 square meter in the crater |
The largest active volcano in Japan, and is among the largest in the world. Its peak is 1592 m above sea
level. Its caldera is 25 km across north to south and 18 km across east to west.
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Mt. Aso, around the Crater |
Look down the Crater |
Nakadake Crater |
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One of the oldest and most prominent shrines in Japan |
The best places to enjoy the atmosphere of real Japan |
Very unique waterfalls, can be climbed behind the falls |
Schedule
Explore Aso : Daikanbo, Kusasenri-ga-hama, Mt. Aso, Aso shrine
Local cuisine can be enjoyed at Ryokan’s dinner
Stay at Kurokawa Onsen
Day 6 Yufuin and Beppu via Okubungo region
The region is on the way to Yufuin and Beppu from Aso, the travelling route can be proposed
as per your preference.
The area is a nature-blessed region at Ono River basin, and the northern part is surrounded by
Aso & Kuju Mountains
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A magnificent and beautiful scenery of Kuju plateau |
Yamanami Highway, best driving route enjoy Nature |
Japan’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge, world’s 2nd |
Graceful Onsen Resort located in the Yufu basin surrounded by Mount Yufu and Tsurumi.
One of the most popular among ladies and International tourist visits to here are increasing.
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Gentle mount Yufu can be seen graceful Onsen Resort |
In front of JR Yufuin Station |
70 shops, gift shops, galleries curiosity items shops, cafes |
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The old public outdoor mixed bath with a thatched |
The landmark in Yufuin, hot water gushes from the bottom |
Reproduced the townscape of the Cotswold region in England |
The popular hot spring town nestle at the foot of volcanos, Mt. Yufu and Mt. Tsurumi.
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Japan’s largest hot water yield Onsen facing to Bappu bay |
The highest place Onsen district, many old style public bathes |
One of the most popular Onsen district in Beppu |
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collection of hot spring,the water bubbles forth from underground |
Bathing can be enjoy without take all clothing off |
About 1700 wild Japanese monkey are living |
Schedule
Transfer to Yufuin via Okubungo region
Exloring Yufuin
Trensfer to Beppu
Beppu Hell tour → enjoy foot bath
Stay at Beppu
Day 7 Kitakyushu
The city is blessed with spectacular & stunning natural feature.
Kitakyushu offers amazing possibilities for tourism and travel with a combination of spectacular
scenery, rich cultural experiences as well as learning possibilities through Study tours based on
the environmental and industrial themes.
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Kitakyushu’s land mark, walking distance of Kokura Stations |
Down town shopping street, various shops, restaurants, bars |
One of the three largest karst plateau in Japan |
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The suspended bridge crossing the Kanmon Straits |
The exotic district, former trading port coal and other products |
Only the place in the world, |
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Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution |
The birth place of Steel making Industry in Japan |
The most dynamic night view in the world |
Schedule
transfer to Kitakyushu
Mt, Sarakura
Kukura Castle → lunch at Kokura
Mjiko Retro and Kanmo Strait
Stay at Kitakyushu
Day 8 Fukuoka
Fukuoka-city has a long history as commercial town and castle town, and prospered as important
district to Asian Continent for many years. Now, Fukuoka-city is the International bub of Kyushu,
the nation’s fourth largest economic zone.
In other words, Fukuoka-city is the heart of Kyushu against various things,
such as food culture, shopping, entertainment, economy and international business.
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The largest and busiest JR train station in Kyushu |
The water-front resort area JR Hakata Station and Tenjin |
The biggest shopping district in Kyushu |
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Fukuoka Open top bus tour, three courses for journey |
Japan’s highest coastal tower, magnificent view from the top |
The oldest temple of the Shingon sect in Japan |
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Hakata Gion Yamagasa Festival is held in the shrine |
400 m down town street, 100 shops and restaurants |
One of the largest entertainment district in western Japan |
Schedule
transfer to Fukuoka
Exploring Fukuoka
Stay at Fukuoka
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