9 days Northern & Central Kyushu tour

Day 1

Ureshino

Green tea plantation spreading in Onsen and porcelain town.

Green tea producing factory is visited and tea break at tea lounge

Chataku. Local speciality is Onsen tofu which is boiled tofu cuisine

used Onsen water.

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Nagaski

Day 2

Nagasaki.

The port city of Nagasaki has many tourist places with hidden 

Japanese historical significance. It was the Gateway to foreign

countries during National isolation period and the location of

the Hidden Christians. It played a major part in Japan’s industrial 

modernization and was the site of the Atomic bomb used in WW2.

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Nagaski

Day 3

Shimabara

The beautiful Castle town located at the foot of Unzen and

facing to Ariake Sea. Shimabara Castle is surrounded by a

large moat containing lotus lilies, and nearby is the

fascinating Samurai street with stone walls and preserved

Samurai houses.

Unzen.

Known for it’s picturesque Onsen resort located on

Shimabara peninsula surrounded by Ariake Sea. It is 

situated in the Unzen National Park at an altitude of 700m. 

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Unzen 

Day 4

Kumamoto.

There is one of the Japan’s three great castles, Kumamoto

Castle. Shimotori shopping street is one of the largest

shopping arcades in Japan where you can enjoy shopping

and local cuisines.

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Kumamoto

Day 5

Aso 

Aso region possesses the world’s largest Caldera created by

4 periods of explosive volcanic activity in the ancient times. 

In the Aso Caldera, there are five mountains including

Naka-dake mountain which is an active volcano where the

crater can be viewed from the top. 

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Aso

Day 6

Yufuin 

 A beautiful and tranquil Onsen Resort harmonized with nature.

Yunotsubo Avenue, Kinrinko lake and Yufuin Floral Village.

Beppu 

One of the most famous Onsen resort in Japan, Onsen steam

from underground is rising everywhere in Beppu.

The exciting experiences is Hell tour.

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Beppu

Day 7

Kitakyushu 

Kitakyushu is 2nd largest city in Kyushu and located at the

northern tip of Kyushu. The north part of the city faces the

coastline and the Kanmon Strait and the south side includes

Mt. Sarakura and the Hiraodai Karst plateau.

The city blessed with stunning nature. The most dynamic night 

view in the World can be enjoyed.

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Kitakyushu

Day 8

Fukuoka 

The biggest city in Kyushu and is considered the gateway to the

country due to it’s close proximity to the Asian mainland. This

energetic and bustling city is the center of Kyushu’s politics,

economy, culture, fashion and tourism.

Enjoy shopping and authentic Japanese cuisines.

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Fukuoka

Upon arrival at Fukuoka International Airport you will be greeted

our representative.

Drive to Ureshino 

Ureshino is a Onsen resort and is famous for its tea 

Exploring Terraces of tea fields

Tea break at tea lounge Chataku, managed by tea farmer

  Tea producing factory can be visited

Lunch at Ureshino, local cuisine Onsen Yudofu, a boiled tofu

Drive to Nagasaki using Nagasaki Expressway.

Stay in Nagasaki

Breakfast at the Hotel

Exploring Peace Park where the Atomic Bomb dropped in 1945

  Visit Atmic Bomb Museum, Ground Zero and Peace Statue

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 from

  1641 until 1857

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

Oura Cathedral

  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

Go to top of Mount Inasa using the Slope car.

Enjoy the night view from Mount Inasa 

  The three Major Night View in Japan and the three Major Night View in the World 

Stay in Nagasaki

After breakfast, check out the Hotel in Nagasaki

Drive to Shimabara

Exploring Shimabara where is a Castle town located mountain foot of Unzen

Visit Shimabara Castle

  it was an almost rectangular flatland castle built in 1625

Lunch, local cuisine Guzoni

  The cuisine is created during the Shimabara Rebellion of 1637.  When Christian

  were fought under the leader ship of Amakusa Shiro, they brought various  

  ingredients such as rice cake, fishes and vegetables, and made a stew.  

Drive to Unzen

Visit Nita Pass

  One of the best scenic spot in Unzen; you can get panorama view which 

  encompasses Ariake Sea, Amakusa Island

Exploring Unzen jigoku

  White smoke rising from the ground over a wide area ; this is a striking 

  reminder that Unzen Volcano is still very much alive.

Stay in Unzen

  Dinner at the Hotel

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

After breakfast, check out the Hotel in Kumamoto

Drive to Aso and 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; lovely and magnificent scenery can be enjoyed 

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

After breakfast and check out the Hotel in Aso 

Drive to Yufuin 

Exploring Yufuin ; a beautiful and tranquil Onsen Resort harmonized with nature.

Wander about the Yunotshubo Avenue

  the avenue is started near JR Yufuin Station and connected to Kinrinko lake;

  there are 70 shops, gift shop, galleries, curiosity item shops and cafes. 

  Visit  Yufuin Floral Village and Kinrinko lake

Lunch at local restaurant at Yunotsub Avenue

Drive to Beppu

Mount Tsurumi by the use of the Ropeway 800 metres up

  Soaring 1375 metres into the sky, and a breathtaking view overlooking

  Beppu can be enjoyed

Drive to Beppu Onsen where is  one of the most famous Onsen resort in Japan.

Beppu Hell tour 

  Beppu’s most hyped attraction, that are collections of hot springs

  Visit Umi jigoku and Chinoike jigoku

Stay in Beppu

After breakfast, check out the Hotel in Kitakyushu

Drive to Fukuoka