9 days Kyushu Golden route tour
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Exploring Northern & Central Kyushu enjoying nature and diversity of culture.
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Where to visit
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Day 1 : Depart from Fukuoka, Nagasaki Day 2 : Nagasaki Day 3 : Kumamoto Day 4 : Takachiho Day 5 : Aso Day 6 : Yufuin Day 7 : Beppu Day 8 : Yanagawa → Fukuoka Day 9 : Fukuoka |
Nagasaki Nagasaki Kumamoto Aso Aso Beppu Beppu Fukuoka Fukuoka |
Itinerary
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Upon arrival at Fukuoka International Airport you will be greeted
our representative.
Drive to Nagasaki
Nagasaki became Japan’s first international city and has a unique culture
that is a mix of European, Chinese and Japanese culture.
Go to top of Mount Inasa using the Slope car.
Lunch at Dejima Wharf
Exploring Dejima
the artificial island used as a Dutch trading port and it was only open
gateway to Europe during Japan’s National isolation of Edo period
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Breakfast at the Hotel
Exploring Peace Park where the Atomic Bomb dropped in 1945
Visit Atmic Bomb Museum, Ground Zero and Peace Statue
Lunch at China town
One of the big three China town in Japan ; recommended dishes are
Chanpon and Sara-udon which are local specialities created in Nagasaki
Visit Glover Garden
Located on Minami-Yamate hill in Nagasaki, Glover Garden has nine Western style
buildings including the Glover’s Residence which is also listed on UNESCO
World Heritage
The Cathedral can be seen on the way to Glover Garden, which is listed on
UNESCO World Heritage and is Japan’s oldest Gothic-style Cathedral
Stay in Nagasaki
Day 3 Kumamoto
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After breakfast, check out the Hotel in Unzen
Drive to Shimabara Port, and then go to Kumamoto Port by a ferry
Drive to Kumamoto where is the third largest city in Kyushu
Lunch at Sakurano-baba Josaien located at the foot of Kumamoto Castle
restaurants offer an opportunity to enjoy Kumamoto’s distinctive food
culture, and many shops sell Kumamoto souvenirs as well as items
found only at Josaien
Visit Kumamoto Castle
One of the three great castles and the current castle was built in 1601
by Kiyomasa Kato, a great commander and took 7 years to complete.
Exploring Suizenji–koen Park
Imitated the beautiful scenery of Japan, is a refined circular garden
of Momoyama period style and represents the 53 Stations of the
Tokaido Road including Mt. Fuji.
Stay in Kumamoto
Day 4 Takachiho
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After breakfast, check out the Hotel in Kumamoto Drive to Takachiho Takachiho offers dynamic and beautiful Takachiho Gorge Lunch at local restaurant at Takachiho Exploring Takachiho Gorge The narrow chasm cut through the rock by the Gokase River. The nearly sheer cliffs lining the gorge a re made of slow forming volcanic basalt columns. Takachiho Gorge boat riding Flows down the base of the gorge on a rental boat, the spot you can see waterfalls and the columnar shaped valley together is rare in the world Visit Amamo Iwato Shrine The birth place of Japanese indigenous religion, Shinto. Takachiho is the site of one of the best known legends of Japanese mythology. Drive to Aso
Stay in Aso Dinner at the Hotel |
Day 5 Aso
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Breakfast at the Hotel
Exploring Aso all the day
Aso Tourist Tram
The private railroad offering a very scenic ride from Takamori in
the south east of the caldera
Lunch at local restaurant ; enjoy Aso beef and local cuisine Aso
dengaku
Drive to Aso mountain area using Aso Minami Panorama Line
Visit Kusasenri-ga-hama
the beautiful prairie of 785,000 square meter in the crater, spreads in
northern part of Mount Eboshi that is one of the Aso Five Mountains.
Mount Naka
the largest active volcano in Japan, its peak is 1592 m above sea
level. May not be visited depending on the weather condition.
Drive down to North Aso area using Aso Higashi Panorama Line
Daikanbo
One the best photo spot in Aso; you can see the perfect view of the
five peak of Mount Aso.
Stay in Aso
Dinner at the Hotel
Day 6 Yufuin
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Beakfast at the Hotel
Drive to Kokonoe
Exploring Kokonoe Yume Otsurihashi
The longest pedestrian suspension bridge in Japan, beautiful
view from the thrilling suspension bridge over the Naruko
river valley
Drive to Yufuin
Yufuin is beautiful and tranquil Onsen Resort harmonized
with nature
Lunch at local restaurant in Yufuin
such as local cuisine Seiro mushi, Yufumabushi or Sobe noodle
Exploring Yunotsubo avenue
Started near JR Yufuin Station and connected to Kinrinko lake
There are 70 shops, gift shop, galleries, curiosity item shops as
well as cafes Kinrinko lake and Floral Village are recommended
Stay in Beppu
Day 7 Beppu
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After breakfast, check out the Hotel in Harazuru Onsen Drive to Beppu Beppu is one of the most famous Onsen resort in Japan Go up to Mount Tsurumi by the Ropeway Soaring 1375 metres into the sky, and a breathtaking view overlooking Beppu can be enjoyed Lunch at local restaurant in Beppu Sea food or Jigoku mushi kobo, the ingredients are cooked by Onsen steam Beppu Hell tour experience The most famous sights, the collection of hot spring where water bubbles forth from underground Visit Umijigoku and Chinoeke jigoku
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Day 8 Yanagawa → Fukuoka
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After breakfast, check out the Hotel in Aso Drive to Yanagasa Yanagawa is the Beautiful Canal town Yanagawa, and is a former Castle town facing the Ariake Sea and spreading in the Chikugo plain Canal boat cruise the most recommended experience, asmall boat slowly go down the river skillfully maneuvered by a boatman with bamboo pole Lunch : to be selected Eel or Sea food Eel Cuisine : Yanagawa is the birthplace of Steamed Eel that has more than 300 years history. Sea food Cuisine : Yanagawa is facing to Ariake Sea where many fresh and unique fishes Drive to Fukuoka Stay in Fukuoka |
Day 9 Fukuoka
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Breakfast at the Hotel
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