Kyushu Travel Guide

 

Kyushu is the third largest island of Japan and most southwesterly of its four main islands

and Kyushu consists of 8 prefectures included Okinawa-prefecture.

 

The Kyushu Travel Guide provides information of 7 prefectures on the main island Kyushu.

Fukuoka-prefecture    Saga-prefecture    Naasaki-prefecture    Oita-prefecture 

Kumamoto-prefecture    Miyazaki-prefecture    Kagoshima-prefecture

 

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Abundant​ local tourist information collected by our own

 

We have prepared tourist information shown on this site based on our own investigations

by visiting each destinations, tourist attractions, restaurants, shops, facilities and other places.

Further more, featured tourist destinations as well as numerous hidden gems shown

by photos which are taken by us.

 

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What and where to enjoy in Kyushu

 

Kyushu is the destination like a Treasure Chest of Japan, you can enjoy what you want.

・Unique experiences : Yanagawa Canal boat cruice,  Keya Cave cruise, Gunkan-jima islamd cruise

    Amakusa cruise or dolphin watching , Sand bath, Wild horse watching, Beppu Hell tour,

    Foot bath in Beppu and Unzen Obama,  Japan’s three major night view of Kitakyushu and Nagasaki

    Aso tourist tram, Sake brewery in any places in Kyushu, Fruits picking in any places in Kyushu

・Dynamic and beautiful Nature  : Amakusa, Unzen, Satsuma Peninsula,  Sakurajima Island

    Aso, Takachiho, Nichinan, Hyuga,  Okubungo, Yufuin

・Onsen experience : Shimabara, Unzen, Obama, Ibusuki,  Aso, Kurokawa, Yufuin, Beppu

・UESCO World Heritage  /  Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution : Kitakyushu, Omuta

    Kumamoto, Saga, Nagasaki, Kagoshima

・UNESCO World Heritage / Hidden Christian Sites: Nagasaki, Shimabara, Unzen, Amakusa

・UNESCO World Heritage / the Sacred Island Okinoshiam and Associated sites

　Munakata, Oshima island, Fukutsu    

・Japanese Cultural Historical sites : Nagasaki, Shimabara, toKumamo, Chiran, Kagoshima,

　Kirishima, Obi, Mimitsu, Takachiho, Aso, Kitakyushu-city, Fukuoka-city　

 

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Prefecture map 

 

Japan’s southernmost Kyushu Island

consists of seven 

prefectures shown on the map. 

 

Red letter indicate prefecture

Black letter indicate destination

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Fukuoka-prefecture 

 

Fukuoka-city	Kitakyushu-city	Dazaifu
Fukuoka-city is the Heart of Kyushu, the energetic city bustling as the center of Kyushu’s politics, economy culture and fashion	Kitakyushu is the second largest city in Kyushu. World leading Environmental Future city, and blessed with spectacular & stunning nature.	Dazaifu is must visit place in Fukuoka-prefecture has 1300 years history, featured spot is Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine

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Asakura	Ukiha	Yame
Asakura is a thriving area of agriculture with rich nature. Harazuru is a Onsen Resort  in Fukuoka-prefecture	Ukiha blessed with nature where many orchards spread out in the Chikugo plain. Must visit place  Yoshii-machi, the time-honored scenery, back to 100 years ago.	Yame including Hoshino Village is the representative town of  Japanese Tea cultication. Also Yame is the Centre of Japanese artificial crafts.

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Saga-prefecture 

 

Saga-city	Karatsu & Yobuko	Takeo
Saga–city is  known as the plece where it has made a great contribution to the Japanese Industrial Revolution	Karatsu was prospered from ancient times as an important trading port, Yobuko famous for fresh squid cuisines	Takeo is a Onsen Resort, located west of Saga–city, and has 1200 years history

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Arita	Imari	Kashima
Arita is famous for Arita porcelain, one of the traditional handicrafts of Japan, has 400 years old history.	Imari is most notable because of Imari porcelain. Okawachiyama porcelain district is recommended to visit	Kashima is southern part of Saga, facing to Ariake sea,  Yutoku Inari Shrine is one of the famous Inari shrine in Japan

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Nagasaki-prefecture 

 

Nagasaki-city	Unzen	Shimabara
Nagasaki has many oversea countries cultures and the significant Japanese histories. Natioanl isolation,  Hidden Christian,  Japan’s Industrial Modernization,  Atomic bomb	Unzen is a gentle Onsen Resort  situated in the Unzen National Park.  The Resort area was originally developed for foreigners as a place close to Nagasaki.	Shimabara spreads in the foot of  Mount Unzen and facing to Ariake Sea. The region offers various  things ; Castle town, Onsen, Nature and UNESCO Hidden Christian site

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Sasebo & Huis Ten Bosch	Hirado
Sasebo is the town surrounded azure sea with breathtaking 99 islands scenery, and  beautiful theme park Huis Ten Bosch	North West coast of Nagasaki-prefecture is a beautiful and historic location full of interesting  Christian churches, white sandy beaches and an imposing castle.

 

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Usa & Ajimu	Nakatsu & Yabakei	Okubungo region
Usa & Ajimu is located at the base of Kunisaki peninsula and spreading around Usa Shrine. it has long been holy ground to  both Shinto & Buddhist activities	Nakatsu is a Castle town, Yabakei offers dynamic rock formations at the valleys along Yamakuni River	Okubungo is a Nature-blessed region at Ono River basin, the northern part is surrounded by Aso & Kuju Mountains

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Kumamoto-prefecture 

 

Kumamoto-city	Aso	Kurokawa Onsen
Kumamoto is the third largest city in Kyushu.Must visit place is Kumamoto Castle listed on the three great castle in Japan	Aso gives unforgettable experiences, the active volcano Mount Aso and world’s largest caldera offer a lot of excitements	Kurokawa Onsen is one of the  best places to enjoy the  atmosphere of old fashioned Onsen in Japan.

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Amakusa	Hitoyoshi	Minamata
Amakusa is an archipelago located west side of Kumamoto, beautiful landscape, seafood & local delicacis, marine activities	Hitoyoshi is a castle town along rapid stream Kuma river, Onsen resort, river boat riding, steam locomotive, limestone cave.	Minamata is located west coast of Kyushu and faces Amakusa islands; beautiful landscape, sea food, Onsen resorts

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 Miyazaki-prefecture

 

Takachiho	Hyuga	Miyazaki & Nichinan
Takachiho has the dynamic  Takachiho Gorge and and the birthplace of Japanese mythology, Takachiho shrine and Amano Iwato shrine	Hyuga offers spectacle art collection of exposed Rocks created by raging wave of Hyuga Sea, Japanese traditional fishery port Mimitsu	Miyazaki & Nichinan facing to Pacific Ocean, subtropical region; Ocean Resorts, wild animal, historical places, beautiful landscape

 

 Kagoshima-prefecture 

 

Kagoshima	Sakura-jima Island	Ibusuki & Satsuma peninsula
Kagoshima largest city in Southern Kyushu and greatly contributed modernization of Japan. UNESCO World Heritage site & Active volcano Sakura-jima are to be visited.	An active strato volcano with three peaks, Kita-dake,  Naka-dake and still active Minami-dake.	Ibusuki is the Onsen Resort is most famous for Sand bath place in Japam located at a sand in Kinko bay. Many unique tourist attractions in Satsuma peninsula can be offered.

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Chiran	Kirishima	Cape Sata
Chiran called a small Kyoto in Kagoshima, offer a fine collection of Samurai houses and gardens. Another featured place to be visited is Chiran Peace Museum	Kirishima is an Onsen Resort located in the mountain foot of Kirishima. Kirishima Shrine is one of the most beautiful shrine in Kyushu surrounded by forest	The southernmost Cape of main land Japan at 1′ 00″  latitude. Cape Sata is home to many sub-tropical flowers.

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Tour results

We are offering various types of tours, and the tour results up to now are shown links below.

Tailor-made tour     Study tour     Golf tour

 

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Kyushu customized tours

 

Japan KYUSHU Tourist is the specialist of Fukuoka and Kyushu tour

We offer various types of customized private tours exclusively for you.

 

We have prepared Suggested Kyushu tour itineraries that have been created based on

abundant latest local tourist information collected by our own site investigation.

And also the itinerary have been considered the numerous tour results reflecting the

customers satisfactions.

 

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Kyushu long duration tours 

The tours travelling the featured destinations in Kyushu. 

The starting and finishing place of the tour is Fukuoka-city.

 

11 days  Kyushu tour	8 days Northern & Central Kyushu tour	8 days Southern Kyushu tour
The itinerary is covered featured destinations and must see places throughout Kyushu	Travel 5 prefectures Fukuoka,  Saga,  Nagasaki,  Kumamoto , Oita  prefecture	Kagoshima, Chiran, Ibusuki, Satsuma peninsula, Nichinan Miyazaki, Hyuga, Takachiho

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6 days North-West Kyushu tour	7 days  Central Kyushu tour	6 days North-Eest Kyushu tour
Saga, Nagasaki, Shimabara, Unzen , Yanagawa, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka	Amakusa, Kumamoto, Aso Kurokawa, Takachiho  Okugungo, Chikugo, Fukuoka	Asakura, Ukiha,  Okugungo Yufuin, Beppu, Usa, Kunisaki Peninsula, Kitakyushu , Fukuoka

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Kyushu short duration tours

Short duration journey shows the tours within 3 days, travelling featured destinations in

Fukuoka-prefecture and near Fukuoka-prefecture.

The starting and finishing place of the tour is Fukuoka-city.

If required, the starting place of the tour can be changed to Kitakyushu-city, Nagasaki-city

or Saga-city.

 

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Fukuoka-prefecture  

 

Fukuoka is the largest prefecture in Kyushu and has gate way from other area in Japan

and Overseas countries and the starting point of journey to any destinations in Kyushu.

The prefecture only in Japan isselected by CNN Travel as one of the top 19 places to visit in 2019 

 

Fukuoka one-day tour	Yanagawa & Dazaifu one-day tour	Itoshima one-day tour
Fukuoka-city is the Heart of Kyushu. this tour introduce historical places and local traditionalareas.	Yanagawa is a Castle town with beautiful canal facing to Ariake bay.  Dazaifu is must visit place in Fukuoka-prefecture has 1300 years history	Itoshima is a resort town with beautiful dynamic Genkai Sea; seafood gourmet, rural landscape, local products shopping, Sake brewery are offered

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Munakata & Fukutsu UNESCO/Sacred region one-day tour	Munakata, Oshiama & Okinoshima /UNESCO Sacred regin one-day tour	Asakura & Ukiha one-day tour
UNESCO World Heritage sites in Munakata and Fukutsu. Discover Japanese history from ancient time	UNESCO World Heritage sites in Munakata and Oshima Island. Worship the Sacred Island from Okinoshima Island	Agricultural industries spreading in the Chikugo plain; beautiful rural landscape, fruit picking, Sake brewery, Onsen

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Yoshii & Yanagawa Hina doll festival tour	Ukiha & Yanagawa one-day tour	Kurume & Yame region one-day tour
The Hinadoll festival is a traditional Japanese event that announces the arrival of spring.	Exploring the two most featured destinations in southern part of Fukuoka-prefecture. Ukiha and Yanagawa	Kurume, Yame, Hoshino village Located in the southern part of Fukuoka-prefecture

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Kitakyushu one-day tour	Kawachi Wisteria garden & Kitakyushu one-day tour	Kitakyushu / UNESCO Industrial Revolution one-day tour
World leading Environmental Future city, and blessed with  spectacular & stunning nature	The tour is operated during Kawachi Wisteria blossom period from mid-April to mid-May	Kitakyushu-city contributed to Japan’s industrial modernization with unprecedented speed in the world

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Solid waste management  & Recycling technologies tour in Kitakyushu	Japan’s KAIZEN Strategy tour	Kitakyushu-city hiking tour
Learning of comprehensive Solid waste management system and Recycling technologies in Kitakyushu	To learn KAIZEN strategy accomplished in Kitakyushu	Abundant hiking opportunities  in the beautiful nature of  Kitakyushu-city

 

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Saga-prefecture  

 

Saga-prefecture is located in the northern part of Kyushu and are adjacent to Fukuoka-prefecture

in the east and to Nagasaki-prefecture in the west.

The north side faces Genkai Quasi-National Park with scenic coast line. In the south, the Saga

plain that is adjacent to Ariake Sea is spreading.

 

Saga-city one-day tour	Takeo & Yutoku Inari Shrine one-day tour	Karatsu & Yobuko one-day tour
The capital of  Saga–prefecture One of the birth place of Japanese Industrial modernization	Onsen Resort Takeo Yutoku is one of the most famous Inari shrines in Japan	Karatsu is a castle town. Yobuko is a fishing port town; morning market and fresh squid cuisine are famous

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Arita & Imari one-day tour
Arita and Imari are porelain towns with 400 years history. Both places have different feature of porcelain respectively.

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Nagasaki-prefecture  

 

Nagasaki-prefecture is located north-west side of Kyushu and borders Saga-prefecture

on the east, and is otherwise surrounded by Seas.

It also includes a large number of islands such as Tsushima and Iki. Most of the prefecture is

near the coast and there are a number of ports such as Nagasaki-city and a United States Navy

base at Sasebo–city.

 

Nagasaki one-day tour	Nagasaki / UNESCO Hidden Christian sites one-day tour	Nagasaki / UNESCO Hidden Christian sites 3 days tour
Centred on Nagasaki harbour, greatly contributed to Japan’s modernization since establishment of Dejima	To show how Christians have been continued their faith since Christianity was propagated to Japan	Introduce the Christian faith continued even during the ban on Christianity

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Nagasaki / UNESCO  Industrial Revolution  one-day tour	Shimabara & Unzen 2 days tour	Sasebo & Huis Ten Bosch one-day tour
The origin of Japan’s modernization. Nagasaki contributed for Shipbuilding and Coal Mining	Main tourist destinations in Shmabara peninsula. Shimabara is facing Sea and has UNESCO World Heritage sites. Unzen is a beautiful highland Onsen Resort	The town surrounded azure sea with breathtaking 99 islands scenery, and beautiful theme  park Huis Ten Bosch

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Oita-prefecture  

 

Oita-prefecture is on the north-eastern section of Kyushu and is bordered by Miyazaki-prefecture

to the south, and Fukuoka-prefecture and Kumamoto-prefecture to the west.

The prefecture is a representative Onsen Resort area in Japan, and most recommended Onsen

Resorts are Beppu and Yufuin.

 

Yufuin & Beppu Onsen 2 days tour	Usa & Kunisaki one-day tour
Two major Onsen Resorts in Oita-prefecture, Yufuin is a . beautiful & tranqil Onsen and Beppu is one of the most famous Onsen in Japan	Tranquil country side spreading around Usa Shrine that one of the most beautiful shrine in Japan

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Kumamoto & Miyazaki-prefecture  

 

Located in the center of Kyushu, Mount Aso, an extensive active volcano, is in the east of

Kumamoto-prefecture. This volcano is located at the center of the Aso caldera.

 

Kumamoto, Aso Takachiho 3 days tour	Takachiho one-day tour	Amakusa / UNESCO Hidden Christian sites 2 days tour
Major toursit destination in Central Kyushu; Kumamoto–city Aso and Takachiho	Takachiho offers the dynamic  nature of Takachiho Gorge, and the roots of Japanese culture in the birth place of Japanese mythology	Introduce Japanese Christianity history of continuing faith while coexisting with Japanese traditional religion

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Aso & Takachiho  2 day tour
the large scale of the Dynamic Nature which cannot be seen in no other area in Japan.

 

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Study tours to Kitakyushu   

The city of Kitakyushu is the birthplace of the modern Japanese steel industry which began

operation in 1901, and is now the world’s leading environmental future city.

Now it is called industrial and environmental city which is representative of Japan.

Therefore the various things can be learn here.

 

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Featured destinations map

 

 

Note

  Red letters indicates Prefecture

  Black letters indicates Destinations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Tour results

We are offering various types of tours, and the tour results up to now are shown links below.        

Tailor-made tour       Study tour       Golf tour 

 

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Kitakyushu travel guide

 

Kitakyushu is the second largest city in Kyushu and World leading

Environmental Future city, and blessed with spectacular & stunning nature.

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Featured Tourist Destinations  

 

Kokura  

 

Kokura Castle	Kokura Castle Garden	River Walk Kitakyushu
Kitakyushu’s land mark, walking distance of Kokura Stations	Former site of lord’s guest house located next to Kokura Castle	A large commercial facility near   Murasaki River & Kokura Castle

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Tanga market	Uomachi & Kyumachi	Manga Museum
A typical Japanese market,  the kitchen of Kitakyushu-city	A down town arcade shopping streets to JR Kokura Station	introduces the history of manga with a focus on artists who have affiliations to Kitakyushu

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Moji  

 

Mojiko Retro The exotic district, developed  as International trading Port

Kanmon bridge The suspended bridge crossing the Kanmon Straits

Konamon Pedstrian tunnel Only the place in the world, can be crossed the strait on foot

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Higashida & Industrial Heritages  

 

Higashida district Birth place of Steel Making Industry in Japan

First Head Office UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Built in 1899, ahead of production facilities

Higashida No.1 BF It contributed greatly to the  development of the Japanese steel industry and was used until 1972

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Yahata port Japan’s Modern Steel Works history started here.

Kurogane Railway Dedicated railway for Yawata Steel Works connected between  Yawata and Tobata.

Innovation Gallery theme of “innovation,” the  Kitakyushu Innovation Gallery & Studio opened in Yahata, Higashida

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Kawachi Reservoir The first-class civil construction  heritage. The triggered the  registration of UNESCO World   Heritage.

Minami Kawachi bridge The only remaining lenticular  truss bridge in Japan ( lens type truss bridge)

Onga River Pump Station Built in 1910 on the east bank of the Onga River. It deliver the industrial water to Yawata via an  11.4 km pipeline.

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Nature  

The city is blessed with spectacular & stunning natural feature, about 960,000 people are living

in the area spreding in river basins where surounding Sea and mountains.

The coastline belongs to Seto Inland Sea National Park and Genkai Sea Quasi-National Park

and also the city has Kitakyushu Quasi-National Park. 

 

Mount Sarakura The best scenic beauty spot in Kitakyushu-city

Hiraodai Karst plateau One of the three largest karst plateau in Japan

Kawachi Wisteria Garden  Selected as a beautiful place of the real world 10

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Study tours to Kitakyushu   

The city of Kitakyushu is the birthplace of the modern Japanese steel industry which began

operation in 1901, and is now the world’s leading environmental future city.

Now it is called industrial and environmental city which is representative of Japan.

Therefore the various things can be learn here.

 

 

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Tour results

We are offering various types of tours, and the tour results up to now are shown links below. 

Tailor-made tour      Study tour      Golf tour

 

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11 days Kyushu Tour

 

This tour explores throughout Kyushu and and can takes pleasure a lot of things what  

you have never experienced.

 

Where to Explore 

 

Fukuoka-city  →  Nagasaki　 →　Shimabara   →　Unzen  →  Kumamoto  → Amakusa　

Ibusuki    →　Chiran　 →　 Kagoshima & Sakurajima Island   →　Kirishima  

Nichinan & Miyazaki  →  Hyuga   →　Takachiho   →　 Aso  →　Okubungo region

Yufuin   → 　Beppu   →　Kitakyushu-city  →　Fukuoka-city

 

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Tour conditions 

 

The tour is the private tour exclusively for your group.

・Minimum number : 2 person

・Maxum number : 30 person

・Tour date : please specify the date

・Chartered vehicle is utilized as per number of person.

   (1) less than 8 person

    　a chartered taxi is used with English speaking driver

    　English speaking driver assist the tour as tour guide and tour attendant

   (2) more than 9 person

　　a chartered bus is used with Japanese speaking driver

　　English speaking guide who also works as a tour attendant is accompanied

   　for assist the tour in the case of using a chartered bus

・Accommodations is selected as per your required grade, room conditions and budget

    and the location is considered sightseeing, dinner and nightlife as well.

・For making enjoyable journey, our company staff always assist during tour by communicating

    with you by a communication tool such as WhatsApp.　

 

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 Travelling route 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Our consideration on the private tour

 

For enjoyable journey, the itinerary is to be planned in accordance with your own

pace and considering a physical conditions as well.

・Travelling route: Driving from destination to destination is a part of travel, so the best route is

　to be selected where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery.

・Local cuisines and special gurmet are to be included.

・Shoppings are included on the travelling route ; local market and Michino-eki for local

    specialties and fruits etc.

 

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What and where to enjoy

 

The following contents can be included as per your preference.

・Unique experiences : Yanagawa Canal boat cruice,  Keya Cave cruise, Gunkan-jima islamd Cruise

    Amakusa cruise or dolphin watching , Sand bath, Wild horse watching, Beppu Hell tour,

    Foot bath in Beppu and Unzen Obama,  Japan’s three major night view of Kitakyushu and Nagasaki

    Aso tourist tram, Sake brewery in any places in Kyushu, Fruits picking in any places in Kyushu

・Dynamic and beautiful Nature  : Amakusa, Unzen, Satsuma Peninsula,  Sakurajima Island

    Aso, Takachiho, Nichinan, Hyuga,  Okubungo, Yufuin

・Onsen experience : Shimabara, Unzen, Obama, Ibusuki,  Aso, Kurokawa, Yufuin, Beppu

・UESCO World Heritage  /  Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution: Kitakyushu, Nagasaki, Kagoshima

・UNESCO World Heritage / Hidden Christian Sites: Nagasaki, Shimabara, Unzen, Amaku-sa

・Japanese Cultural Historical sites : Nagasaki, Shimabara, Kumamoto, Chiran, Kagoshima,

　Kirishima, Obi, Mimitsu, Takachiho, Aso, Kitakyushu-city, Fukuoka-city　

 

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 Itinerary  

 

Day 1   Nagasaki

 

Itinerary

Arrive at the Fukuoka airport

Transfer to Nagasaki-city

Atomic Bomb Museum   →　Ground Zero  →   Peace Park including Peace Statue &  Peace Fountain

Lunch at China Town or Nagaaki Wharf

Oura Cathedral  →　Glover Garden 　→　Dejima

Night view of  Mount Inasa

Stay at  Nagasaki-city , Western style Hotel, included breakfast

Dinner around JR Nagasaki station, local speciality Cuisines  

 

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Where to explore

 

One of Must visit destination in Kyushu.  The city have many oversea countries cultures and

the significant Japanese histories like no other areas.  In addition to above features, the geographical

conditions are creating fascinating tourism and now many tourists are visiting here.

Historical features  The following had exprienced in Nagasaki

 Natioanl isolation in Japan, Hidden Christian, Japan’s Industry modernization and Atomic bomb

 

Nagaaki Wharf  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

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Day 2    Shinabara & Unzen

 

Itinerary

Leave Hotel in Nagasaki

transfer to Shimabara

Shimabara Castle →　Samurai Street

Lunch at  Shimabara,  local cuisine Guzoni or Rokubei

transfer to Unzen

Nita Pass →　Unzen jigoku

Stay atUnzen Onsen Resort  Japanese style Hotel,  included dinner and breakfast

Dinner at Hotel : Japanese style kaiseki dinner included lacal spesiality cuisines

 

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Where to explore

 

Shimabara

Located in the Shimabara peninsula, the 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. 

 

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

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Unzen 

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.

 

Unzen Highland Onsen Resort, different colour create seasonal beauty

Nita pass Magnificent scenery of mountain foot area & Ariake bay

Unzen jigoku   White smoke rising from the   ground over a wide area

 

Itinerary

 

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Where to explore

 

Amakusa

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.

 

Amakusa 9 inhabited islands & numerous  islands floating on a tranquil sea

Amakusa Gokyu / Pearl line Main islands are connected with Amakusa Five bridge, Pearl line

World Heritage Site Hidden Cristian site of Oe Cathesral and Sakitsu Village

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Tomioka Castle Ruins The Castle in Amakusa Island built in 1605

Amakusa Cruise One of the most exciting exprience in Amakusa

Amakusa Onsen There are two Onsen, Matsushima and Shimoda

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Ibusuki Onsen

It is best known for its steaming sand baths along the beach, where bathers in a yukata, 

or Japanese bathrobe

Sand bath hall, changing room   shower facilities

Steam Sand bath facing to   Kinko Bay

Enjoy taking Steam Sand    bath

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Ikeda-ko Lake  The legendary monster “Isshi”  purported to live in the lake

Somen Noodel Nagashi  Serving cold Somen noodle,  swim in the revloving container

Meiji-gura Shochu Brewery   Enjoy tasting Shochu at the   time-honored Brewery

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Ryugu Shrine  A power spot of matchmaking  and good fortune in love.

Nagasaki-bana Cape  the southernmost point of  Satsuma peninsula

Nishi-Oyama JR Station  The southernmost railway  station in Japan

 

Day 5   Chiran & Kagoshima

Leave Hotel in Ibusuki

Transfer to Chiran

Exploring  Chiran including Samurai Residence and Chiran Peace Museum   

Lunch at Chiran :  local cuisine of Kagoshima

Transfer to Kagoshima

Exploring : Kagoshima, Sengan-en Garden and Shoko Shuseikan

Exloring Sakurajima Island

Stay at Kirishima , Western style Hotel, included breakfast

Dinner at Kagoshima-city, local speciality Cuisines

 

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Where to explore

 

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Where to explore

 

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Takachiho

Located in the center of the Kyushu mountain area where about 40km away from

Aso and is steeped in Japanese mythology.

It is the supposed site of legend where Amaterasu, the Shrine Sun Goddess, disturbed by her

brother’s cruel pranks, hid herself in a cave, prompting the other gods and goddesses to try and

lure her out.

 

Takachiho Gorge

The narrow chasm cut through the rock by the Gokase River. The nearly sheer cliffs lining the gorge

are made of slow forming volcanic basalt columns which resemble the scales of a dragon where the

stone twisted and flowed as it formed.

 

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Takachiho Shrine

Located just west of the town center, is nestled in a grove of tall cedars. During the day the shrine’s 

nondescript, unpainted buildings blend in naturally with the surrounding trees. The light that filters through, brings with it an air of calm, peaceful reverence.

 

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Amano Iwato Shrine

Legends of Japanese mythology. In the story, Amaterasu, the Shito sun goddess, became so outraged

by her brother’s cruel pranks that she hid herself in a cave, refusing to come out and depriving the

world of her life-giving light. 

 

Leave Hotel in Takachiho

Transfer to Aso

Enjoy the magnificent scenery by Aso Tourist Tram

Lunch at Minami Aso ;  featured restaurant / Takamori Dengaku-no sato

Exploring Aso

  Kusaenri-ga-hama  →　Mount Aso　→　Daikanbo

Stay at Aso, Kurokawa Onsen  or  Onsen resort Aso, Japanese style Hotel, included dinner and breakfast

Japanese style kaiseki dinner included lacal spesiality cuisines　

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Itinerary

Leave Hotel in Kurokawa Onsen or Aso

Transfer to Yufuin through Okubungo

Exloring Yufuin

  Yunotsubo Avenue  →　Yufuin Floral Village　→　Kinrinko lake

Transfer to Beppu

Lunch at Beppu ; Jigokumushi-kobo, steamed Cuisines

Exploring Beppu

   Beppu Hell tour →  Foot bath

Stay at  Beppu,  Western style Hotel, included breakfast

Dinner at Beppu Onsen town, local speciality Cuisines

 

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Where to explore

 

One of the most popular among ladies and International tourist visits to here are increasing. 

 

Mount Yufu  Gentle mount Yufu can be seen  graceful Onsen Resort

Yufuin Station Street  In front of JR Yufuin Station  a elegant street appear

Yunotsubo Avenue  70 shops, gift shops, galleries curiosity item shops, cafes

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Shitan-yu The old public outdoor mixed bath with a thatched

Kinrinko lake The landmark in Yufuin, hot water gushes from the bottom

Yufuin Floral Village Reproduced the townscape of the Cotswold region in England

 

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Beppu

The popular hot spring town nestle at the foot of volcanos, Mt. Yufu and Mt. Tsurumi.

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Hyuga travel guide

 

Spectacle art collection of exposed Rocks created by raging wave

 

Hyuga is a bay city, facing the Hyuga nada Sea.
The whole area along Cape Hyuga- misaki with its many exposed rocks is designated

as the Nippo-Kaigan Quasi-National Park.  Umagase at the top of Cape Hyuga-misaki is

a precipitous cliff of pillar-like rock, towering as high as 70m.

 

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Cruz Sea

Your dream come true here.

The Cruz Sea is an area of ocean that appears to have a cross in it when viewed

from an observatory. This cape is known as a ria coast; the “cross shape” was created

by the narrow terrain here being eroded by rivers, resulting in a cross-shaped sea route.

 

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Umagase

Exciting scenery created by raging wave of Hyuga Sea.

The coastline here is a ria coastline, marked by intricate waterways sandwiched between cliffs.

The cliffs here are 70m high and the waves’ splashing against them is an enchanting sight.

 

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Mimitsu

Let’s meet the old days of Japan.

The area in the city is designated a National Important Preservation District for Groups of Historic 

buildings, and there remain much of the atmosphere of the 19^th century, including buildings of old

times, earthen walls, and stone pavements.

 

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Hyuga Sun Park

Recreation facilities faceing to Hyuga Sea.

It is located along national road 10 in the southern part of Hyuga.  It is a complex leisure

facility with hot spring facilities and road stations Hyuga, restaurants and camping grounds.

 

 

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 Location of Hyuga

 

　

 

 

Address	City hall : 10-5 Honmachi, Hyuga-city, Miyazaki-prefecture
Access	1 hour and 10 minutes by a vehicle from Miyazaki-city 1 hour and 10 minutes by a vehicle from Takachiho 1 hour and 50 minutes by a vehicle from Nichinan-city 2 hours and 10 minutes by a vehicle from Kirishima-city 2 hours and 50 minutes by a vehicle from Kagoshima-city

 

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Kagoshima travel guide

Sengan-en is the most famous garden in Kagoshima-ken, made by Shimazu lord in the 19th century

at the beautiful bayside Kinko bay. The garden contains many historic artifacts that tell of its long history.

 

Mount Sakurajima

Shimazu family residence

Suzumon gate

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Shoko Shuseikan Modern Industrial Complex   / UNESCO World Heritage

The museum of the Classics located here exhibits a various of objests related to the Shimazu

family and the Satsuma domain, introducing a Shimazu family tree chart and many other

belongings. The stone buiding which houses the collection has been desighnated on the

UNESCO World Heritage,  Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution

 

Shoko Shuseikan

Reflectaance furnace

Base of Reflectaance furnace

 

Shiroyama Park

The park is most famous for its Shiroyama Observatory with spectacular views over downtown Kagoshima, Kagoshima Bay and Sakura-jima.

 

Shiroyama Park

Stand at the Observatory

View from the top

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View from Yoshino Park

Yunohira Observatory

Arimura Lava Observatory

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Sakura-jima Ferry

The Ferry connects Kagoshima-city and Sakurajima in 15 minutes and is operated for 24 hours.

 

Kagoshima Port

To Sakura-jima Island

Sakura-jima Port

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Cape Sata

The southernmost Cape of main land Japan at 31′ 00″ latitude. Cape Sata is home to many sub-tropical

flowers. Visitors may board a semi-submersible glass bottomed boat called the “Sata Day Go” to enjoy

coral reefs marine creatures and the underwater world.

 

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 Location of Kagoshima

 

　　

 

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Miyazaki & Nichinan travel guide

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Udo Shrine

Beautiful and exciting Shine,  located the cave of the cliff side facing the Pacific Ocean.

In legend, a goddess of sea built a hut to give birth to a great god here.
Then it is said that Empress Suiko (554-628) built the shrine there.

 

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Horikiri Pass

The suggested sightseeing spot in Nichinan.

The 60m altitude pass allows you to look down at a beautiful view of the Pacific Ocean.

The coastline here is lined with rocks that have been worn away by the waves splashing

against them, as well as beautiful phoenix palm trees.

 

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Toi Cape

Wlild horses are living here. Gentle hills extend, and you can observe wild horses, called Misaki-uma,

living and grazing there. It is said that the Misaki-uma are the descendants of army horses left grazing

and which became wild 300 years ago.

 

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Obi Castle Ruin

The moss-covered stone walls, broad stone steps in front of the Ote-mon main gate, moat ruin,

and old samurai residences all bring back the past. The Matsuo-no-Maru residence and Ote-mon

have been reconstructed using the treasured Obi cedar wood.

 

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Sun Messe Nichinan

Japan’s own replica of Moai Statues.

Enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean, the Sun Messe Nichinan has

replicas of the Moai statues from the Easter Island placed here and there in the area.

 

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Miyazaki Shrine

Miyazaki Shrine is the oldest and most important shrine in the city.

Dedicated to Emperor Jimmu, the mythical first emperor of Japan, it is said to have been

established over 2600 years ago.

 

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Night life Miyazaki

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 Location of Miyazaki & Nichinan

 

　

 

 

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