6 days North-West Kyushu tour
Where to Explore
Saga (Karatsu, Yobuko, Imari, Kashima, Takeo) → Nagsaki → Shimabara
Unzen → Yanagawa → Kitakyushu → Fukuoka
Saga
A prefecture in the northwestern part of Kyushu and is located next to Fukuoka-prefecture.
Consist of Kashima, Yobuko, Imari, Arita, Kashima, Takeo and Saga.
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Karatsu Castle
Karatsu Castle is called Dancing Crane Castle |
Yobuko Asaichi
Famous for Squid and Morning Market called Asaichi |
Hado-misaki Cape
Cape of Lovers’ sanctuary, the heart-shaped monument |
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Imari
The porcelain town, has 400 years history |
Arita Arita porcelain, bright, elegant pictures drawn in porcelain. |
Takeo
The Onsen resort, has 1200 years history |
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Saga
Great contribution to the Japanese Industrial Revolution |
Kashima Exciting experience, Sake brewery visiting |
Yutoku Inari Shrine
One of the most famous Inari shrines in Japan |
Schedule
Arrive at Fukuoka
Karatsu → Yobuko → Imari → Kashima → Takeo
Stay at Takeo
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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Nagaaki Water front
Elegant international & domestic tourist harbour |
Mount Inasa
Breathtaking panoramic view of Nagasaki-city |
Mount Inasa
One of the World’s three beautiful night view |
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Glover Garden
UNESCO World Heritage, the largest number of visitor here |
Peace Park
Let’s make World Peace and everyone’s happiness |
Path in Minamiyamate
Various gift shops, restaurants, Café lined the street |
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Oura Cathedral
The most significant Church, Mother Teresa and Pope visited |
Dejima
Only the trading port in Japan during Natinal isolation |
China Town
One of the three big China town in Japan |
Travel to Nagasaki
Explore Nagasaki : Nagasaki Peace Park, Glover Garden, Oura Cathedral , Dejima
Nagasaki Night view, one of the world’s three greatest night views
Stay at Nagasaki : Western style Hotel
Local cuisine can be enjoyed
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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Shimabara
Nature, Onsen, Castle town, Christianity history, Gourmets |
Shimabara Castle Symbol of Shimabar, almost rectangular flatland castle |
Samurai Houses
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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Unzen
Highland Onsen Resort, seasonal colour makes beauty |
Nita pass
Magnificent scenery of mountain foot area & Ariake bay |
Unzen jigoku White smoke rising from the ground over a wide area |
Schedule
Explore Shimabara : Shimabara Castle, Samurai houses, Samurai Street
Lunch at Shimabara : local cuisine ( Rokube, Guzoni)
Travel to Unzen
Explore Unzen : Nita-toge Pass, Unzen jigoku, Mt. Fugen,
Stay at Unzen : Japanese style accommodation Ryokan, Local cuisine can be enjoyed
Yanagawa
The estuary town facing the Ariake Sea; Canal boat cruise can be enjoyed while
experience the atmospheres of castle town. Surprisingly, 60km lengh canal in total was
constructed in the town of Yanagawa and the Yanagawa prospered as a castle town because
the canals were used for the moats, which was the protection of enemy during Edo period.
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Okinohata
The heart of Yanagawa Beautiful canal town |
Canal boat cruise
A boat called Donkobune, slowly go down the river |
Canal boat cruise
Skillfully maneuvered by a boatman with bamboo pole. |
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Ohana
Built in 1697 as the villa of the Lord Tachibana Akitora |
Shotoen Garden
Listed on the National Scenic Landmark |
Ohana
Built as the guest house of Tachibana family in 1910 |
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Sagemon Festival
The festival is held from February 11 through April 3 |
Featured Restaurant
Serve the sea foods using local delicacies of Ariake Bay |
Local cuisine
The Steamed Eel is Yanagawa’s representative dish |
Travel to Yanagawa, using a highway
Explore Yanagawa : Canal boat cruise, Ohana Shotoen Garden,
Lunch at Yanagawa ：Unagi (eel ) cuisine or seafood of Ariake sea
Travel to Kitakyushu, using a highway ( 2hours)
Enjoy local dinner in Kitakyushu, the food stall at Tanga Market
Stay at Kitakyushu : Western style Hotel
Kitakyushu-city
The Industrial Innovation city with many different fascinating 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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Kokura Castle
Kitakyushu’s land mark, walking distance of Kokura Stations |
Uomachi Shopping arcade
Down town shopping street, various shops, restaurants, bars |
Hiraodai Karst Plateau
One of the three largest karst plateau in Japan |
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Kanmon-kyo Bridge
The suspended bridge crossing the Kanmon Straits |
Mojiko Retro
The exotic district, former trading port coal and other products |
Kanmon Pedstrian Tunnel
Only the place in the world, |
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World Heritage
Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution |
Higashida district
The birth place of Steel making Industry in Japan |
Mount Sarakura
The most dynamic night view in the world |
Schedule
Explore Kitakyushu : Kokura Caltle, Mojiko-retro, Konamon Pedstrian tunnel, Higashida, Mt. Sarakura
Industrial tour can be arranged as an alternative
TOYOTA, TOTO, Yaskawa Electric, Nippon Steel and Sumitomo Metal
Travel to Fukuoka, using a highway
Any kind of local cuisines can be enjoyed
Stay at Fukuoka : Western style Hotel
Fukuoka-city
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 hub 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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JR Hakata Station
The largest and busiest JR train station in Kyushu |
Sea Side Momochi
The water-front resort area JR Hakata Station and Tenjin |
Tenjin
The biggest shopping district in Kyushu |
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Fukuoka tour bus
Fukuoka Open top bus tour, three courses for journey |
Fukuoka Tower
Japan’s highest coastal tower, magnificent view from the top |
Tochoji Temple
The oldest temple of the Shingon sect in Japan |
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Kushida Shrine
Hakata Gion Yamagasa Festival is held in the shrine |
Kawabata Shopping Arcade
400 m down town street, 100 shops and restaurants |
Nakasu
One of the largest entertainment district in western Japan |
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