11 days Kyushu tour
Exploring throughout Kyushu where is the fascinating destination of Japan like no others. Enjoy
Japanese cuisines, local delicacies, Nature, Onsen, Shopping of local specialties. And there are
many photo spots in any places during the journey including on the way to each destinations.
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Where to Explore
Day 1 : arrive Fukuoka → Nagasaki, stay Nagasaki
Day 2 : Shimabara and Unzen, stay Unzen
Day 3 : Kumamoto, stay Kumamoto
Day 4 : Satsuma peninsula and Ibusuki, stay Ibusuki
Day 5 : Kagoshima and Sakurajima island, stay Kagoshima
Day 6 : Nichinan and Miyazaki, stay Miyazaki
Day 7 : Huga and Takachiho, stay Takachiho
Day 8 : Aso, stay Kurokawa Onsen or Aso
Day 9 : Yufuin and Beppu, stay Yufuin or Beppu
Day 10 : Kitakyushu, stay Kitakyushu
Day 11 : Fukuoka, stay Fukuoka
Travelling route
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
・Accommodations is selected as per your required grade, room conditions and budget
and the location is considered sightseeing, dinner and nightlife as well.
・Chartered vehicle is utilized as per number of person.
・English speaking tour attendant escorts your journey to produce a pleasant trip.
・For making enjoyable our company staff always assist during tour by
communicating with you using a communication tool such as WhatsApp.
Itinerary
Day 1 Nagasaki
Itinerary
Arrive at the Fukuoka airport
Transfer to Nagasaki-city
Visiting Peace Park
exhibits a number of photograph that depict the devastation caused by Atomic Bomb
The plutonium atomic bomb exploded about 500m over the central monument
Reminds us of the tragic scene unfolded shortly after dropped the Atomic Bomb
The Peace Statue was completed ten years after the atomic bombing for World Peace
Lunch at Nagasaki Wharf or China Town
The Cathedral is one of the significant Christian Pilgrimage site in Japan
Located on Minami-Yamate hill in Nagasaki-city, Glover Garden has nine Western style
buildings including the Glover’s Residence
Stay at Nagasaki-city , Western style Hotel, included breakfast
Dinner around JR Nagasaki station, local speciality Cuisines
Option : the following sites can be arranged as an option.
Only open gateway to Europe during Japan’s National isolation period
Night view of Mount Inasa
The three Major Night View in the World
Martyrdom of the 26 Saints of Japan
The Twenty-Six Martyrs of Japan were a group of Catholics who were executed by
crucifixion
The world’s only Confucian shrine built outside China by Chinese hands
Exploring Tachibana bay from Nagasaki port and landing on Gunkan-jima island
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.
Established in 1955 near the Ground Zero where the Atomic Bomb was dropped at 11:02 am
on Aug. 09, 1945. Peace Memorial Ceremony is held in front of the statue on August 9 every
year and the Mayor of Nagasaki makes the “Nagasaki peace declaration” for the whole world.
The museum exhibits a number of photograph that depict the devastation caused by atomic
bomb showing the lead-up to this tragic day, the history of the development of nuclear arms
and our desire for peace.
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The plutonium atomic bomb exploded about 500m over the central monument at 11:02 a.m.
on August 9, 1945. The most part of Nagasaki was destroyed, and a tremendous number of
lives were lost. And about 70,000 of Nagasaki’s 240,000 residents died instantly, and up to
60,000 were injured.
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Completed in 1955, ten years after the atomic bombing. The 9.7 meter high statue sitting on
a 4 meter tall pedestal, made by renown sculptor Kitamura Seibo who born in Nagasaki-
prefecture in 1884. The raised arm points to the threat of nuclear weapons and the out
stretched arm symbolizes peace.
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Lunch at Nagasaki Wharf or China Town
Elegant international & domestic tourist harbour. Made up of around 20 unique shops and
restaurants lined up at the water front, offering various choices such Japanese, Western,
and Italian cuisine, to beauty salons, outdoor shops and more.
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Nagasaki China town at shinchi is one of the big three china town in Japan. There are about
50 Chinese restaurants and many Chinese sundries shops in there.
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The Cathedral is one of the significant Christian Pilgrimage site in Japan. Established 1865,
this church is officially known as “Oura Cathedral, the Church of 26 Martyrs.” It was built by
the French priest Bernard Petitjean of Fier who had been dispatched by the Foreign
Missionary Church of Paris to dedicate prayers to the 26 saints martyred on Nishizaka hill.
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Located on Minami-Yamate hill in Nagasaki-city, Glover Garden has nine Western style buildings
including the Glover’s Residence built in 1863 and is Japan’s oldest wooden Western–style building
registered on the UNESCO World Heritage. The elegant scenery of Nagasaki harbor view from
Glover Garden can be enjoyed.
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Option
Dejima was the fan-shaped artificial island in the bay of Nagasaki where was 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 1853. At that time, many European technologies and cultures were
introduced here through Dutch.
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It is a 333 meter high mountain in close distance to JR Nagasaki Station. The summit can be
reached by ropeway or car and offers great views over the city. And also, the magnificent night
views from Mount Inasa are ranked among Japan’s three best night views.
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Martyrdom of the 26 Saints of Japan
Nishizaka hill is the most significant Christian Pilgrimage site in Japan. The 26 Martyrs of Japan
were a group of Catholics who were executed by rucifixion on February 5, 1597.Their martyrdom
is especially significant in the history of the Catholic Church in Japan. In 1637, St. Lorenzo Luiz
from Philippines martyred here at Nishizaka hill.
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The museum behind the monument is devoted to the memory of the martyrs and to Christianity in
Japan in general. Its interior is reminiscent of a church with stained-glass windows, making for
atmospheric viewing of the exhibits. On display are artifacts related to Christianity in Japan,
including old documents, statues and jewelry.
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The world’s only Confucian shrine built outside China by Chinese hands First built in 1893
by Chinese residents of Nagasaki with the support of the Ch’ing Dynasty government, the
shrine was designed to serve as a place of worship and learning for the Chinese community,
and housed a Confucian sanctuary and primary school.
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Hashima Coal Mine / Gunkan-jima island cruise
Hashima coal mining island is an artificial reclaimed island and the site of Japan’s first major
undersea coal exploitation pioneered by Mitsubishi. Hashima Island is located 3 km southwest of
Takashima. Now Hashima is a ruins called “Gunkanjima”, so called after its resemblance to the
silhouette of a battleship.
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Stay
Nagasaki -city
Most Hotels are located close to the main street and walking distance from Nagasaki tram
stations. And you can find many restaurants around the Hotels.
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Dinner at Nagasaki-city
Local restaurants
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Sushi restaurant
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Beef restaurant
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Itinerary
Leave Hotel in Nagasaki
Transfer to Shimabara
Built in 1625 by the feudal load Matsukura Shigemasa, who was regarded as a master
of castle building
The Samurai Houses in Shimabara along the old Samurai street nearby Shimabara
Castle were built in 18th century
Lunch at Shimabara, local cuisine Guzoni
Guzouni is a local cuisine created in the 17th century during Shimabara Rebellion
Transfer to Unzen
One of the best scenic spot in Unzen. At any time of the year the natural scenery
is magnificent
The number one attraction of Unzen with a peculiar smell of sulfur emitted from the springs
Stay at Unzen Onsen Resort Japanese style Hotel, included dinner and breakfast
Dinner at Hotel : Japanese style kaiseki dinner including local specialty cuisines
Option : the following sites can be arranged as an option.
It is possible to see the dolphins so close that you could almost touch them
Christian Pilgrimage site of Historic Battle field of Shimabara Rebellion
The Japan’s longest foot bath in Obama
The length of foot bath is 105m which is same number of the hot spring
source temperature of 105 degree Celsius
Where to explore
Located in the Shimabara peninsula, the region spread in the foot of gentle mountain and
facing to calm sea. Offers various enjoyable things such as Nature, Onsen, Castle town of
Shimabara-city and Christian Pilgrimage sites.
Located in Shimabara-city and was built in 1625 by the feudal load Matsukura Shigemasa, who
was regarded as a master of castle building. The castle, which took 7 years to complete, is also
known as “Moritake Castle”.
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Samurai was a term for the military nobility in pre-industrial Japan. The Samurai Houses in
Shimabara along the old Samurai street nearby Shimabara Castle were built in 18th century.
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The street lined with stone walls and a spring water canal running down the center commemorates
the old samurai section of Shimabara. Three Samurai houses have been restored and opened
as exhibits.
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Lunch at Shimabara
Local delicacy food, Guzoni
Guzoni is said to created during the Shimabara Rebellion of 1637. When Cristians were fought
under the leadership of Amakusa Shiro, they brought various ingredients such as rice cake,
fishes and vegetables, and made a stew. This is the origin of Guzoni.
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Obama Chanpon
It is a local cuisine in Obama Onsen resort, made of noodles, seafood, and vegetables. The
feature of the restaurant in Obama Onsen serving everything from any Japanese style
including Susi and Chanpon. Shrimp are found in abundance along the beaches near the
Onsen, and a special soup is made from them.
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Indian restaurant, TAJ MAHAL
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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.
One of the best scenic spot in Unzen. At any time of the year the natural scenery of Nita Pass
in Unzen is magnificent. Azaleas, green leaves, brilliant autumnal tints of maples and silver frost
represent each season of the year.
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Jigoku, means Hell, is the number one attraction of Unzen with a peculiar smell of sulfur emitted
from the springs, and with white smoke rising from the ground over a wide area. This is a striking
reminder that Unzen Volcano is still very much alive.
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Option
Approximately 300 wild Dolphins live in the sea between the Shimabara Peninsula and Amakusa.
The dolphin watching cruises have become increasingly popular for all ages, especially because
it is possible to see the dolphins so close that you could almost touch them.
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The Christian pilgrimage site, registered on UNESCO’s World Heritage Site as Hidden Christian
Sites in the Nagasaki Region. The battle field of Shimabara Rebellion which was a peasant
uprising agaist bakufu’s persecution of Christians under the leadership of Amakusa Shiro in 1637.
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The Japan’s longest foot bath in Obama
Called “Hot foot 105” The length of foot bath is 105m which is same number of the hot spring
source temperature of 105 degree Celsius.
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Local specialities, Souvenir shop
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Stay
There are 17 Hotels and Japanese style inns around Unzen Jigoku. From every hotel, beautiful
scenery which changes by season can be enjoyed.
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Itinerary
Leave Hotel in Unzen
Transfer from Shimabara to Kumamoto by a ferry boat
Transfer to Kumamoto
Lunch at Kumamoto, Japanese restaurant
Located at the foot of Kumamoto Castle, there are many shops and restaurants
One of the three great castles in Japan, Due to the Earthquakes in 2016, Now, the
Castle can be seen from the outside of the moats surrounding the castle
Imitated the beautiful scenery of Japan
Stay at Kumamoto , Western style Hotel, included breakfast
Dinner at Shimo-tori Shopping Street,local specialty cuisines
Where to explore
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.
Transfer to Kumamoto from Shimabara by a ferry
Two ferries are operated form Shimabara to Kumamoto–city
Kyusho Ferry : operated by Kyusho Ferry, 60 minutes ride
Ocean Arrow : operated by Kumamoto Ferry, 30 minutes ride.
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Lunch at Kumamoto
Japanese restaurant, Gorin located nearby Kumamoto Castle
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Josaien is located in Sakurano-baba, at the foot of Kumamoto Castle, one of Japan’s three
major castles. It is a popular tourist attraction designed to enhance the appeal of the old castle
town and convey to visitors the food, history and cultural traditions of the region from Kumamoto
Castle, a symbol of the Kumamoto-city.
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The Castle is one of the three great castles and one of the 100 best places in Japan to view cherry
blossoms. Due to the Earthquakes in 2016, the Castle have heavey damages and many of Castle
buildings were destroyed. After that the restoration activities are being performed as fast as possible and now Kumamoto Castle can be seen from the outside of the moats surrounding the castle.
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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. The fresh springs in the
garden release clean, cold water, which flows there from Mount Aso via underground currents.
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Stay
Kumamoto near Shimo-tori Shopping Street
The largest shopping arcade in Kumamoto-prefecture, the center of fashion and amusement
where department stores and boutiques line up and also there are gourmet area where cafes
and restaurants including local cousin restaurants opened daytime and nighttime.
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Day 4 Ibusuki & Satsuma Peninsula
Transfer to Kagoshima-prefecture
Known as the lake of a legendary monster called ” Issy” purported to live in the lake
Lunch at Tosenkyo : Somen Noddle Nagashi
The unique Somen noodle nagashi in Tosenkyo ravine
It is the Urashima Taro legendary shrine peninsula
The cape is the southernmost point of Satsuma peninsula
Enjoy the sand bath at Ibusuki
Steaming sand baths along the beach
Stay at Ibusuki Onsen Resort, Japanese style Hotel,
Dinner at Hotel : Japanese style kaiseki dinner including local specialty cuisines
Option
Called a small Kyoto, offer you a fine collection of Samurai houses and gardens,
Chiran Peace Museum for the Kamikaze Pilots
This museum exhibits precious materials Kamikaze pilots
The Station is the southernmost railway station in Japan
Enjoy tasting Shochu at the most famous Shochu brewery in Kagoshima
To the west lies the East China Sea, while to the east it faces the Osumi Peninsula across
Kagoshima Bay. Near the southern tip of the peninsula is the 924-metre Mount Kaimon
and the Ibusuki Hot Spring representing Kyushu.
A circumference of 15 km and a maximum depth of 233 meter, where was created by volcanic
activity long ago. Large eel with a length of 2 meter and circumference of 50 cm inhabit the lake.
It was also known as the lake of a legendary monster called ” Issy” purported to live in the lake.
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The unique Somen noodle nagashi in Tosenkyo raavine in Kaimon open throughout the year
serving cold Somen noodle that swim in the revloving container.
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It is the Urashima Taro legendary shrine peninsula and this shrine is becoming popular as a power
spot of matchmaking and good fortune in love.
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The cape is the southernmost point of Satsuma peninsula, where a white lighthouse stands. You
can enjoy the view of the magnificent Mount Kaimondake and rocks with the sea spray wearing
them. The Cape is said to be the birthplace of the legend of Ryugu.
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Ibusuki Onsen resort Enjoy sand bath
It is best known for its steaming sand baths along the beach, where bathers in a yukata, or
Japanese bathrobe get buried in the sand up to their neck. The sand heated by steam containing
marine minerals is scientifically proven to have therapeutic effects on neuralgia, rheumatism, back
pain and other ailments.
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Called a small Kyoto in Kagoshima, offer you a fine collection of Samurai houses and gardens
and Chiran Peace Museum for the Kamikaze Pilots.
Those Samurai Houses were built about 250 years ago. Their gardens are beautiful desighned,
with Mt. Hahaga-dake as the background. Other natural elements are also incorporated, making
the whole area resemble a scries of miniture of Japanese gardens housed in boxes. Seven of
the gardens are designated as natural scenic spots.
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Chiran Peace Museum for the Kamikaze Pilots
This museum exhibits precious materials such as pictures, letters, wills, articles and memontos
of the 1,036 Kamikaze pilots based in Chiran who perticipated in the Battle for Okinawa towards
the end of World War 2. It also houses a No.3 type fighter aircraft, Hien.
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The Station is the southernmost railway station in Japan operated by JR, boasts a breathtaking
view of Kaimon-dake volcano to the front.
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Enjoy tasting Shochu at the most famous Shochu brewery in Kagoshima Meiji-gura is
Satsuma Shuzo’s Shochu brewery and museum.
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Stay
Ibusuki
Most Hotels are located near JR Ibusuki station and facing to Kinko bay and sand bath can be
enjoyed during stay in Ibusuki. Dinner of local cuisine offer at the Hotel.
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Day 5 Kagoshima & Sakurajima Island
Itinerary
Leave Hotel in Ibusuki
Transfer to Kagoshima-city
Exploring Kagoshima
The most famous garden in Kagoshima, made by Shimazu lord in the 19th century
at the beautiful bayside Kinko bay
The modern Industrial Complex, registered on UNESCO World Heritage as Sites of
Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution
Transfer to Sakurajima Island by a Ferry
Exploring Sakurajima Island
An active strato volcano with three peaks, Kita-dake, Naka-dake and still active
Minami-dake
Stay at Kagoshima-city Tenmonkan, Western style Hotel, included breakfast
Dinner at Kagoshima-city, local specialty cuisines
Where to explore
Kagoshima-city is the southernmost major city in Kyushu which can see Sakura-jima Island
which raises the smoke across the Kagoshima Bay. Kagoshima prospered in the Edo period
as a castle town.
Sengan-en / UNESCO World Heritage
Sengan-en is the most famous garden in Kagoshima-prefecture, 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.
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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
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Sakura-jima Ferry connects Kagoshima-city and Sakura-jima Island in 15 minutes and
is operated for 24 hours.
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An active strato volcano with three peaks, Kita-dake, Naka-dake and still active Minami-dake.
Formerly an island, it became connected with the Osumi Peninsula in 1914 when lava from its
summit closed the channel between the two.
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Stay
Kagoshima, Tenmonkan
Tenmonkan is the main shopping district where the Tenmonkan arcade abounds with shoppers
at all sorts of restaurants, some of which specialize in Kagoshima cuisine, as well as cafes and
boutiques.
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Wild horses are living here in gentle hills extend
Beautiful and exciting Shine, located the cave of the cliff side
Japan’s own replica of Moai Statues
Horikiri Pass, in Nichinan Coast
Look down at a beautiful view of the Pacific Ocean
Stay at Miyazaki, Western style Hotel, included breakfast
Dinner at Miyazaki-city, local specialty Cuisines
Option
Time back to 400 years ago
The Shrine is the oldest and most important shrine in the city
Facing the Pacific Ocean with a beautiful coastline contains placed of natural beauty, like Aoshima
and Toi-misaki Cape.
Wild 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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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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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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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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Stay
Miyazaki
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Itinerary
Leave Hotel in Miyazaki
Transfer to Hyuga
Dream come true here, appears to have a cross in it when viewed from an observatory
Exciting scenery created by raging wave of Hyuga Sea
Transfer to Takachiho
Lunch at Takachiho, Somen nagashi
Somen nagashi is the way of eating Somen with waterslide traditionally made by bamboo
Dynamic and beautiful gorge, a narrow chasm cut through the rock by the Gokase River
The spot to see waterfalls and the columnar shaped valley together is rare in the world
Here is the birth place of Japanese indigenous religion, Shinto
Stay at Takachiho, Japanese style Hotel, included denner and breakfast
Japanese style kaiseki dinner included local specialty cuisines
Option
Designated a National Important Preservation District for Groups of Historic buildings
The shrine has long history, established 1900 years ago, worship the deity of
agriculture, marriage, traffic safety and protection against misfortunes
You can enjoy sample wines and winery also can be visited
Where to explore
A bay city, facing the Hyuga nada Sea. The whole area along Cape Hyuga 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.
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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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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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.
Lunch , Somen nagashi
Somen is a kind of noodle which is made by wheat and is usually eaten by dipping style. Somen
nagashi is the way of eating Somen with waterslide traditionally made by bamboo like as video
below. Nagashi means flowing.
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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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The most recommended activity at Takachiho Gorge is riding the river that 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. Please enjoy this amazing view from the boat.
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Japanese indigenouse religion, Shinto born here. There is a story of Shinto origin in the Cave
behind of Amano Iwato Shrine, and Amano Yasugawara. About ten kilometers outside of central Takachiho, Amano Iwato Shrine was built near the Cave where is place of the Shinto origin story.
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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 19th century, including buildings of old times, earthen walls, and stone pavements.
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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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Gokase Winery is located near Takachiho, in the beautiful plateau at an altitude of 600m. All the
wines are being made from locally grown grapes. There is the tasting corner, you can enjoy sample
wines. Winery also can be visited.
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Leave Hotel in Takachiho
Transfer to Aso
Enjoy the magnificent scenery by Aso Tourist Tram
Lunch at Minami Aso : Local cuisines
Exploring Aso
Kusaenri-ga-hama → Mount Aso → Daikanbo
Stay at Aso, Kurokawa Onsen or Onsen resort Aso
Japanese style Hotel, including dinner and breakfast
Option : the following site can be arranged as an option
One of the oldest and most prominent shrines in Japan
Where to explore
The world’s largest caldera and the active volcano give a lot of excitements. And numerous
unforgettable experiences in the rural area can be made including Onsen, variety of sports
and local cuisines.
Tourist Tram Minami Aso Rail Way
Enjoy the magnificent scenery of Aso. The Minami Aso railway is a private railroad offering a
very scenic ride from Takamori to Nakamatsu in the south east of the caldera. Lovely and
magnificent scenery can be enjoyed.
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Lunch
Enjoy Aso beef and local cuisines. The restaurant uses the old private house with thatched roof
built more than 200 years ago. Bake the meat and local ingredients with charcoal at a Japanese
traditional style fire place.
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Aso Akaushi beef rice bowl
Aso Akaushi laterally means red beef that is unique in that it has a higher proportion of red meat
with just the right amount of fat, combined with great taste, tenderness and healthiness.
Aso Akaushi beer rice bowl is a local cuisine in Aso consisting of a bowl of rice put in a mildly
sweet sauce and topped with Akaushi beef and egg.
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The beautiful prairie of 785,000 square meter in the crater spreads in northern part of Mt. Eboshi
that is one of the Aso Five Mountains. A big pond at its center and grazing horses round about
make an idyllic scene.
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The largest active volcano in Japan. Its peak is 1592 m above sea level. Its caldera is 25 km across
north to south and 18 km across east to west. The caldera has a circumference of around 120 km,
although sources vary on the exact distance.
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The perfect spot view the five peak of Mount Aso. Daikanbo literally means a big observatory peak.
The circumference of the Aso caldera is about 130 kilometers. From the observation site, you can
clearly see its conical shape.
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Stay
The most popular Onsen resort in Aso region, located on the northern side of Mount Aso. Widely
known for its open-air baths, it is one of the best places to enjoy the atmosphere of old town in Japan,
more than 20 Japanese style accommodations and gift shops standing in a row along the river.
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Itinerary
Leave Hotel in Kurokawa Onsen or Aso
Transfer to Yufuin
Exloring Yufuin
Yunotsubo Avenue → Yufuin Floral Village → Kinrinko lake
Lunch at Yufuin
Transfer to Beppu
Exploring Beppu
Option
Soaring 1375 metres into the sky, Mount Tsurumi is a breathtaking mountain
overlooking Beppu
Jigoku Mushi kobo
Jigoku Mushi, literally “hell-steaming” is an unusual cooking method found in Beppu
The most popular pubulic bath in Beppu, various type of Onsen including the sand bath
Where to explore
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.
Main street in Yufuin located at the foot of mount Yufu. The avenue is started near JR Yufuin
Station and connected to Kinrinko lake. Through Yunotsubo Avenue, it takes about 30 minutes
on foot from JR Yufuin Station to Kinrinko lake. There are 70 shops, gift shop, galleries, curiosity
item shops as well as cafes.
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Floral Village is the amusement facility that recreated the street of the Cotswolds region in
England, which was also used as the location for Harry Potter. Cute owls welcome you in
OWL’s FORESR. You can enjoy strolling, gourmet and shopping with beautiful flowers in
the Village, and there is Alice in Wonderland shop here.
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One of landmark in Yufuin. Hot water gushes from the bottom of the lake, and hot steam rises from
its surface on a cold day. The lake is located at the end of the town’s main walking route, about a
kilometer and a half from the Yufuin station.
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Lunch at Yufuin
Yufumabushi
Yufumabushi is a local cuisine which serves really nice BUNGO Beef. But surprisingly, the way
they serve beef is not BBQ or SUKIYAKI style that are seen in most cases, but “Yufumabushi ”
style which we rarely see for beef dish.
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Local gourmet restaurants
There are many kind of restaurants and cafes around Kinrinko lake and at the Yunotsubo Avenue,
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The popular hot spring town nestle at the foot of volcanos, Mt. Yufu and Mt. Tsurumi. Boasting
more than 2,800 hot spring sources and flowing rate of nearly 137,000 kiloliters per day.
Sea Hell, it resemble of sea, this 200 metre deep, cobalt blue pond of boiling water emerge
1200 years ago after a volcano explosion.
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Oniishi shaving Head Hell, large and small bubble of hot gray mud that boiling up here look like the
shaven head of monks.
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Soaring 1375 metres into the sky, Mount Tsurumi is a breathtaking mountain overlooking Beppu
that offers some decent hiking, rare flora and outstanding vistas. Visitors can take a ropeway 800
metres up and revel in being surrounded by acres of rolling greenery. You can see as far as the
Kuju Mountains, a famous mountain range that runs between Oita and Kumamoto-prefectures.
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Jigoku Mushi kobo
Jigoku Mushi, literally “hell-steaming” is a unique cooking method found in Beppu. The ingredients
such as vegetables, seafood and meals are cooked using the steam from natural hot spring.
You can operate the steam cookers all by yourself and you can cook whatever you want.
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The most popular pubulic bath in Beppu.
You can enjoy various type of Onsen including the sand bath.
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Stay
Yufuin or Beppu
The best Onsen life to suit your requirement can be chosen from the various options.
Where to stay : Yufuin Onsen, Sujiyu Onsen, Beppu eight Onsen including Kannawa.
Japanese style room or Western style room can be chosen and the local cuisines
including Bungo beef can be enjoyed at dinner.
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Enjoy local specialty cuisines in Oita-prefecture
Bungo Beef, Seki Aji & Seki Saba, mackerels, Oita fugu, blowfish
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Day 10 Kitakyushu-city
Itinerary
Leave Hotel in Beppu
Transfer to Kitakyushu
Visit Kukura Castle
Lunch Local cuisines
Exploring Moji
Mjiko Retro → Konamon Pedstrian tunnel
Higashida district UNESCO World Heritage
Mount Sarakura : enjoy beautiful sunset and the three Major Night View in Japan
Stay at Kitakyushu-city, Western style Hotel,including breakfast
Dinner at Kokura
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Usually peaks around late April to middle of May
The former site of lord’s guest house, located next to Kokura Castle
Only the place in the world ! You can cross the strait on foot.
The multi-floored shopping mall devoted to products and services for anime, manga, idol culture,
and cosplay fans, a kind of Harajuku in miniature
Hiraodai Karst Plateau & Caves
One of the three largest Karst Plateau in Japan
Kitakyushu’s landmark Kokura Castle. Fukuoka–prefecture only in Japan is selected by
CNN Travel as one of the top 19 places to visit in 2019. And the Photo of Kokura Castle is
used for introducing Fukuoka-prefecture. The Castle located within a walking distance of
JR Kokura Station
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Lunch, local cuisines at Kokura
Dr. Albert Einstein awarded Nobel Prize in Physic visited Moji in 1922, and he acclaimed that
everything could see were Arts. The exotic district of Mojiko Retro is visited by more than 2
million tourists a year. Moji-ko Port flourished following its 889 designation as a Special National
Port for exporting coal and other products.
It was built by the Mitsui Co., Ltd in 1921 as a reception centre and to provide accommodation for
VIP’s. Albert Einstein (1879-1955), one of the world’s most famous theoretical physicists, stayed
here during his visit to Japan with his wife in 1922.
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The shopping area in the Mojiko Retro district located by the sea. “Full of a romance market which
stir up forgetting contentment” is the direct translation of the concept Kaikyo Plaza is based on.
The area has a very romantic ambience and evokes feeling of nostalgia and contentment that will
never be forgotten.
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It is the only Station building that is designated as an Important National Cultural Property
together with Tokyo Station. Mojiko Station is a beautiful station built in the Renaissance
style and modeled on the Termini Station in Italy.
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Situated on the 31st floor of the high-rise apartment building “Retro Hi-Mart”. The 103 metre-high
observatory offers magnificent views of the Mojiko Retro district, the Kanmon-kyo Bridge over the
Kanmon Strait, as well as the Shimonoseki area.
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Japan’s modern steel industry was started as Yawata steel Works at Higashida district in 1901.
Since then, the Works greatly contributed to Japan’s industrial modernization. The three sites in
Higashida have been registered on UNESCO World Heritage as Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial
Only the Blast Furnace in the world which preserved as it was. The birth place where Japan’s
steel industry began in 1901. It contributed greatly to the development of the Japanese steel
industry and was used until 1972, and has been preserved just as it was.
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First Head Office of the Steel Works / UNESCO World Heritage
Built in 1899, ahead of production facilities. It is an architectural fusion of Japanese and European
design, a two story red brick building with bilateral symmetry and a central dome set in a Japanese
tile roof.
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Museum of Industrial Technology. In April 2007, based on this theme of “innovation, ” the Kitakyushu
Innovation Gallery & Studio (KIGS) opened in Yahata, Higashida, the first site of steel manufacturing
in Japan’s modern age. Various things related Industry technologies are exhibited.
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Kitakyushu is the dynamic city where one million people are living and working, is creating the
beautiful Night view which you have never seen before. he night view from the mount Sarakura
is chosen the three major Night View in Japan. The area of Night view is the largest in the World ;
about 40km east to west and 10km south to north and also the number of lighting to create the
night view is the largest in the World.
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The most dynamic night view in the World
Opotion
Kawachi Wisteria Garden is a private garden at the Mountain foot of Sarakura and famous for its
spectacularly presented, large numbers of wisteria flowers. The garden is opened to the public
seasonally during the wisteria season which usually peaks around late April to middle of May.
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Kokua Castle Garden made at the former site of lord’s guest house, located next to Kokura Castle.
This garden consists of a Japanese garden and a lord’s house, a building of the style of Japanese
domestic architecture. In this garden, not only can you see Japanese traditional architecture,
but also enjoy the Tea Ceremony at the Experience Zone.
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Only the place in the world ! You can cross the strait on foot. The Kanmon Strait, separating
Honshu and Kyushu, is a very beautiful and busy waterway with as many as 700 small and
large ships a day passing through it. the Kanmon Pedestrian Tunnel, which enables people to
cross on foot,
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Manga Museum is located next to JR Kokura station. The museum is located on the 6th floor
of Aru Aru City, a multi-floored shopping mall devoted to products and services for anime, manga,
idol culture, and cosplay fans, a kind of Harajuku in miniature.
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Hiraodai Karst Plateau & Caves
One of the three largest karst plateau in Japan. It is located in southeastern part of Kitakyushu-city.
At altitudes between 400 and 600 meters above sea level and stretching 6 km from north to south
and 2 km from east to west.
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Dinner at Kokura
Ekikara sanjippo yokocho
The place is located on the ground floor of JR Kokura Station. There are 8 restaurants where
local cuisines can be enjoyed.
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Tanga Yatai
At night time, food stalls called Yatai open in the square in front of Tanga Market. Here you can
try delicious oden (a stew made from various ingredients) and ramen.
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Sushi restaurant
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Transfer to Fukuoka-city
Exploring Fukuoka-city
Stay in Fukuoka-city, Western style Hotel, includedbreakfast
Dinner at Fukuoka-city, local specialty cuisines
Where to explore
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. You can enjoy various things by selecting from the following.
Seaside Momochi is the water-front resort area, only a 15 minute drive from Tenjin in the centre
of Fukuoka-city. The park is surrounded by Fukuoka Tower and high rise contemporary buildings,
all of which help make a modern urban landscape.
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The complex facility for the wedding hall, shops and restaurants and is located in Seaside
Momochi Park.
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Japanese traditional Shopping Street where you can find a lot of Cool Japan. The entrance of the
shopping street is located next to Kushida Shrine. Approximately 130 shops built in the 400 metre
arcade. There are also souvenir shops including Hakata dolls, shops collected Hakata Gion
Yamakasa goods. Enjoy lunch, Hakata Ramen at the birth place of Nagahama Ramen.
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In the middle of Hakata Bay Beautiful flowers can be enjoyable throughout the year. Rapeseed
blossom, Cherry blossom, Livingstone daisy Poppy, Rhododendro, Marigold, Hydrengea, Plumed
cockscomb, Dahlia, Sunflower, Cockspur coral tree Bougainvillea, Scarlet sage, Cosmos, Dahlia,
Autumn leaves, Scarlet sage, Japanese narcissus, Japanese camellia, Plum.
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The aquarium focuses on the aquatic life found around Kyushu. The main tank is a huge, 7 meter
deep pool filled with all different kinds of marine life including over 120 sharks of 20 different varieties.
There are also several outdoor tanks where you can experience feeding dolphins and sea lions.
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The sprawling, family oriented public park, located on a narrow peninsula across the bay from
central Fukuoka.The park is made up of several different areas including flower gardens, playgrounds,
an amusement park with ferris wheel, sports fields, a water park, a zoo and large open spaces and
lawns perfect for picnicking.
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The Japanese traditional Garden; it was originally built in the 1754 for Kuroda Tsugutaka who was
the lord of Fukuoka clan. You can feel Japanese traditional cultures and enjoy Tea Ceremony.
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The urban living area where you can enjoy a resort lifestyle full of fun and entertainment.
There is a large shopping mall, a sports equipment store, a car accessories store, an interior
design shop, a baby specialty mega store, some restaurants, a Ferris wheel, and many
amusement attractions.
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Food stalls “Yatai”is one thing to enjoy in Fukuoka. Despite a decline in recent year,
there are said to be more than 160. The food stalls have all kind of food, but you have
to try Hakata ramen, usually made with white soup from pork bone and thin noodles.
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Ramen Stadium
Ramen Stadium isn’t really a stadium as the name suggests, but a food court on the fifth floor
of Canal City’s Cinema Building. It carries not one, but eight famous ramen stalls that serves
different ramen styles from across Japan. Ramen Stadium has eight ramen stalls with ramen
from Hakata, Kurume, and as far as Tokyo, Kyoto, and Sapporo.
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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. The city is the Industrial Innovation city greatly
contributed to Japan’s Industrial modernization. Now Kitakyushu offers a lot of sightseeing spots
such as scenic beauty places, UNESCO World Heritage of Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial
Revolution , Industrial heritages, placed introduce cultures of people living there, and various
historic sites.
Blessed with 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.
The hight of the mountain is 622 meters from sea level. At the top you are presented with a
magnificent and spectacular view of Kitakyushu. In 10 minutes, you can reach the summit
from the Cable Car Station using the Cable car and the Slope car.
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The Three Major Night View of Japan
Hiraodai Karst Plateau & Caves
One of the three largest Karst Plateau in Japan. It is located in southeastern part of Kitakyushu-city.
At altitudes between 400 and 600 meters above sea level and stretching 6 km from north to south
and 2 km from east to west.
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The limestone stands in row like a flock of sheep in a vast meadow and dolines |
The Plateau offers a different views in each of the four seasons |
Senbutsu limestone cave, the largest limestone caves in Hiraodai Karst Plateau |
Kawachi Wisteria Garden is a private garden at the Mountain foot of Sarakura and famous for its
spectacularly presented, large numbers of wisteria flowers. The garden is opened to the public
seasonally during the wisteria season which usually peaks around late April to middle of May.
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Featured Tourist Destinations
Kokura
Kitakyushu’s landmark Kokura Castle. Fukuoka–prefecture only in Japan is selected by
CNN Travel as one of the top 19 places to visit in 2019. And the Photo of Kokura Castle is
used for introducing Fukuoka-prefecture. The Castle located within a walking distance of
JR Kokura Station.
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Kokua Castle Garden made at the former site of lord’s guest house, located next to Kokura Castle.
This garden consists of a Japanese garden and a lord’s house, a building of the style of Japanese
domestic architecture. In this garden, not only can you see Japanese traditional architecture,
but also enjoy the Tea Ceremony at the Experience Zone.
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Typical Japanese market, known as “the kitchen” in Kitakyushu-city. There are more than
120 shops in the 180 metre-long arcade. Here you get a true taste of the culture and sample
the real life style of the people living in Kitakyushu. You can find fresh, inexpensive fish,
vegetables and meats, as well as local specialties.
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Uomachi & Kyumachi downtown shopping street
Uomachi and Kyomachi Ginteigai are the arcade downtown shopping streets connected from
JR Kokura Station. The literal meaning of Gintengai is the Silver roof arcade shopping street
and Uomachi Gintengai is the birth place of Japanese arcade shopping street constructed in 1991.
Now, there are many kind of fantastic shops and restaurant along the street.
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Manga Museum is located next to JR Kokura station. The museum is located on the 6th floor
of Aru Aru City, a multi-floored shopping mall devoted to products and services for anime, manga,
idol culture, and cosplay fans, a kind of Harajuku in miniature.
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Manga Museum and Aru Aru City next to JR Kokura station
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Aru Aru City, a multi-floored shopping mall |
Moji
Dr. Albert Einstein awarded Nobel Prize in Physic visited Moji in 1922, and he acclaimed
that everything could see were Arts. The exotic district of Mojiko Retro is visited by more
than 2 million tourists a year. Moji-ko Port flourished following its 889 designation as a
Special National Port for exporting coal and other products.
It was built by the Mitsui Co., Ltd in 1921 as a reception centre and to provide accommodation for
VIP’s. Albert Einstein (1879-1955), one of the world’s most famous theoretical physicists, stayed
here during his visit to Japan with his wife in 1922.
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The shopping area in the Mojiko Retro district located by the sea. “Full of a romance market which
stir up forgetting contentment” is the direct translation of the concept Kaikyo Plaza is based on.
The area has a very romantic ambience and evokes feeling of nostalgia and contentment that will
never be forgotten.
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It is the only Station building that is designated as an Important National Cultural Property
together with Tokyo Station. Mojiko Station is a beautiful station built in the Renaissance
style and modeled on the Termini Station in Italy.
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Situated on the 31st floor of the high-rise apartment building “Retro Hi-Mart”. The 103 metre-high
observatory offers magnificent views of the Mojiko Retro district, the Kanmon-kyo Bridge over the
Kanmon Strait, as well as the Shimonoseki area.
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Only the place in the world ! You can cross the strait on foot. The Kanmon Strait, separating
Honshu and Kyushu, is a very beautiful and busy waterway with as many as 700 small and
large ships a day passing through it. the Kanmon Pedestrian Tunnel, which enables people to
cross on foot,
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Japan’s modern steel industry was started as Yawata steel Works at Higashida district
in 1901. Since then, the Works greatly contributed to Japan’s industrial modernization.
The three sites in Higashida have been registered on UNESCO World Heritage as
Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution.
Only the Blast Furnace in the world which preserved as it was. The birth place where
Japan’s steel industry began in 1901. It contributed greatly to the development of the
Japanese steel industry and was used until 1972, and has been preserved just as it was.
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Blast Furnace proper |
Cast house floor |
Torped Car |
First Head Office of the Steel Works / UNESCO World Heritage
Built in 1899, ahead of production facilities. It is an architectural fusion of Japanese and
European design, a two story red brick building with bilateral symmetry and a central dome
set in a Japanese tile roof.
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World leading rails producing in the Steel Works |
First Head Office building registered on the World Heritage |
Observation deck of the World Heritage |
Museum of Industrial Technology. In April 2007, based on this theme of “innovation, ” the Kitakyushu
Innovation Gallery & Studio (KIGS) opened in Yahata, Higashida, the first site of steel manufacturing
in Japan’s modern age. Various things related Industry technologies are exhibited.
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Museum Building |
World Heritage, Meiji Japan’s Industry Revolution |
Introducing Industry innovation history of Japan |
Industrial Heritages
The first-class civil construction heritage completed in 1927, the triggered the registration of World
Cultural Heritage of Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution. The Kawachi Reservoir was
constructed for the industrial water supply to Yawata Steel Works. The dam was constructed at the
Okura River and upper stream of the dam was expanded and making the 7milion cubic metre reservoir.
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Reservoir, constructed for the industrial water supply to Yawata Steel Works |
Unprecedented design in the world has been applied to harmonize with nature |
First-class civil construction heritage
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Built in 1910 on the east bank of the Onga River. It served, and still serves, to deliver industrial
water to Yawata via an 11.4 km pipeline. The site has been registered on the UNESCO World
Heritage, Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution
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Onga River |
Onga River Pump Station |
Water piping to the Steel Works |
Dedicated Railway for Yawata Steel Works. The railway connected between Yawata and Tobata,
construction work took three years, and completed in 1930. The most difficult and hard work was
making Miyatayama tunnel with a total length of 1180 m due to suffering from floods. The gates of
the Miyatayama tunnel are decorated with stately designs.
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The rail way crossing the road |
Miyatayama tunnel Tobata side |
Miyatayama tunnel Yahata side |
Japan’s Modern Steel Works history started here. Yawata was a rural village with a small
population of agriculture and fishing industry. And this place was decided in Parliament as
the Japan’s Modern Steel Works construction site in 1897.At that time, there were no
construction machineries, the Steel Works was constructed with human power in just 4 years.
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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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Local cuisines and featured restaurant
Kawara Sobe
Kawara soba is a local cuisine which Soba noodles and meat are cooked together
on a Kawara (stone roof tile) and dipped into a special sauce when eating it.
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Yaki curry
Yaki curry latterly means baked curry and is local cuisine in Moji which is curry with rice
topped with cheese and/or egg heated in oven. The melted cheese and soft-boiled egg
combine with the spicy curry to enhance its flavor even more.
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Nagahama Ramen, Tonpei
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Eel Restaurant, Chikurintei
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Dinner at Kokura
Ekikara sanjippo yokocho
The place is located on the ground floor of JR Kokura Station. There are 8 restaurants
where local cuisines can be enjoyed.
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Tanga Yatai
At night time, food stalls called Yatai open in the square in front of Tanga Market.
Here you can try delicious oden (a stew made from various ingredients) and ramen.
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Sushi restaurant
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Location of Kitakyushu-city
General information
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City hall ; 1-1 Jonai Kokura-kitaku, Kitakyushu-city, Fukuoka-prefecture Cabinet designate city |
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70 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka Airport in Fukuoka-city 100 minutes by a vehiclefrom Saga-city 160 minutes by a vehicle from Nagasaki-city 100 minutes by a vehicle from Beppu 100 minutes by a vehicle from Yufuin |
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40 minutes by JR Express train from JR Hakata Station 19 minutes by JR Shinkansen (bullet train ) from JR Hakata Station |
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| Population | 945,000 Pupulation density : 1.920 / km2 |
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Kagoshima travel guide
Kagoshima is the southernmost prefecture in Kyushu which can see Sakura-jima which raises
the smoke across the Kagoshima Bay. Kagoshima prospered in the Edo period as a castle
town, and is a hometown of Takamori Saigo who contributed to the Meiji Restoration
Where to explore
Sengan-en is the most famous garden in Kagoshima-prefecture, 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.
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Mount Sakurajima |
Shimazu family residence |
Suzumon gate |
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
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Shoko Shuseikan |
Reflectaance furnace |
Base of Reflectaance furnace |
The park is most famous for its Shiroyama Observatory with spectacular views over downtown
Kagoshima, Kagoshima Bay and Sakura-jima.
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Shiroyama Park |
Stand at the Observatory |
View from the top |
An active strato volcano with three peaks, Kita-dake, Naka-dake and still active Minami-dake.
Formerly an island, it became connected with the Osumi Peninsula in 1914 when lava from its
summit closed the channel between the two.
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View from Yoshino Park |
Yunohira Observatory |
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The Ferry connects Kagoshima-city and Sakurajima in 15 minutes and is operated for 24 hours.
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Kagoshima Port |
To Sakura-jima Island |
Sakura-jima Port |
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
General information
| Address | City hall : 11-1 Yamashita-cho, Kagoshima-city, Kagoshima-prefecture |
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3 hours and 30 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka-city 2 hours and 30 minutes by a vehicle from Kumamoto-city 1 hours and 30 minutes by a vehicle from Hitoyoshi-city
90 minutes by a Shinkansen from Hakata to Kagoshima-chuo 60 minutes by a Shinkansen from Hakata to Kagoshima-chuo |
| Population | 596,000 Population density 1,090 / km2 |
Your equiry can be sent by selecting the Enquiry Form link below.
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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.
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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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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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 19th century, including buildings of old times, earthen walls, and stone pavements.
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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
General information
| Address | City hall : 10-5 Honmachi, Hyuga-city, Miyazaki-prefecture |
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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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Miyazaki & Nichinan travel guide
Miyazaki & Nichinan are facing the Pacific Ocean with a beautiful coastline contains placed
of natural beauty, like Aoshima and Toi-misaki Cape. Also, on the Hitotsuba Beach of Miyazaki
city are Ocean Dome, 700 hectare all-weather indoor water park, and Miyazaki Sea Gaia, a
comprehensive resort complex complete with a wildlife park, golf courses and hotels.
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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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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Wild 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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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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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 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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Japan tour packages to Kyushu
Japan KYUSHU Tourist is the specialist of Fukuoka and Kyushu tours in Japan. We offer various
types of customized private tour package exclusively for you. Japan tour packages are travel plans,
which include some or all of the following ; transportation such as chartered taxi or bus, tour guide,
accommodations, meals, and more.
One of our most proud things in Kyushu is Japanese cuisines and local delicacies. You can enjoy
many different dishes using fresh and unique ingredients in various places during your travel. Also
you can meet a lot of amazing things what you have never experienced before.
We have prepared Suggested Kyushu tour packages that have been created based on the abundant
latest local tourist information collected by our own site investigation. And also the tour packages
have been considered the numerous tour results reflecting the customer’s satisfactions.
Long duration Kyushu tours in Japan
Kyushu has rich landscapes including nature and diverse cultures including food cultures. It has a
variety of histories all over Kyushu, and nature and urban are harmonized. You can enjoy a lot of
things here in Kyushu what you want to experience.
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Exploring throughout Kyushu. Enjoy Japanese cuisines, local delicacies, Nature, Onsen, Shopping of local specialties and any other amazing things |
Exploring Saga, Nagasaki, Kumamoto, Oita and Fukuoka. Many fascinating tourist destinations are concentrated in this area. |
Exploring Miyazaki and Kagoshima prefecture. A lot of unique and featured tourist places are visited |
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Exploring Saga, Nagasaki, Shimabara, Unzen , Yanagawa, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka |
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Short duration tours from Fukuoka-city
Many kind of fascinating tourist destinations are concentrated in northern part of Kyushu. and you
can enjoy a short journey from Fukuoka-city. 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.
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The Heart of Kyushu and the energetic city bustling as the center of Kyushu’s politics, economy, culture, fashion and tourism |
Yanagawa is a Castle town with beautiful canal. Dazaifu is must visit place in Fukuoka- prefecture has 1300 years history |
The Industrial Innovation city greatly contributed to Japan’s industrial modernization and blessed with spectacular & stunning nature |
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Itoshima is a resort town next to Fukuoka-city, with beautiful dynamic Genkai Sea; seafood gourmet, rural landscape, Sake brewery |
Agricultural industries spreading in the Chikugo plain. Let’s meet real Japan, beautiful rural landscape, fruit picking, Sake brewery, Onsen |
The city in harmony with foreign countries cultures, and the significant Japanese histories like no other areas |
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Dynamic and beautiful Takachiho Gorge and here is the birthplace of Shinto which is Japanese indigenouse religion. |
Exploring the most popular Onsen Resorts Beppu and Yufuin. Two Onsen Resorts have different fascinating features. |
The dynamic nature of Aso and Takachiho where is spreading around Mt. Aso. Mt. Aso is the largest active volcano in Japan |
Other featured Sightseeing tours
Munakata & Fukutsu one-day tour UNESCO World Heritage sites
Yame & Hishino village one-day tour
Christian Pilgrimage sites tours in Nagasaki regions
Japanese Christianity has a long history of continuing faith while coexisting with Japanese
traditional religion Shinto and General society. Japan’s unique practice of the Christian faith
continued even during the ban on Christianity. A lot of the Christian Pilgrimage sites in Nagasaki
regions have been registered on UNESCO Hidden Christian Sites.
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Nagasaki is a sacred place of Christianity where Pope and Saint Mother Teresa officially visited. |
Nagasaki has arduous and sacrifice histories during the ban on Christianity, such as Shimabara Rebellion and many religious persecutions |
Introduce how Christians have been continued their faith by visiting Nagasaki-city, Unzen, Shimabara, Amakusa and Hirado |
UNESCO Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution sites
Iron and Steel, Shipbuilding and Coal Mining are a group of historic sites that played an
important part in the industrialization of Japan in the Bakumatsu during National isolation
period and Meiji periods, and are part of the industrial heritage of Japan.
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The birth place of Steel Industry in Japan and contributed to the development of the Japanese industry modernization |
The origin of Japan’s modernization. Nagasaki contributed for Shipbuilding and Coal Mining |
To learn how Japan has become the world’s most industrialized country in the short period |
Study tour and field trip in Kitakyushu-city
Kitakyushu-city is the best place in Japan for Study tour of Environmental and Industrial issues.
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Kitakyushu-city is the most advanced city in Japan for solid waste management and recycling |
Kitakyushu-city is promoting the low carbon society in Asia taking leadership as the Environmental Future City. |
KAIZEN is the most important key word for Japan’s modernization and world leading industries |
Featured destinations map
Note
Red letters indicates Prefecture
Black letters indicates Destinations
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Beppu travel guide
Beppu is one of the most famous Onsen Resort in Japan. The popular hot spring town nestle
at the foot of volcanos, Mount Yufu and Mount Tsurumi. Boasting more than 2,800 hot spring
sources and flowing rate of nearly 137,000 kiloliters per day, Beppu is considered a paradise
of hot springs famous for high therapeutic effects. The town is divided into eight major hot
spring areas collectively called “Beppu Hatto”, which offer beautiful scenery and various type
of water of different qualities.
The most famous sights are Jigoku Meguri or (Burning Hell) tour. A collection of hot springs
where the water bubbles forth from underground, often with unusual result. Seven of the hells
are located in the Kannawa district where over 4 km northwest of Beppu station, and two in
the more remote Shibaseki district.
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Umi jigoku |
Umi jigoku |
Oniishi bozu jigoku |
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Yama jigoku |
Kamado jigoku |
Oniyama jigoku |
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Chinoike jigoku |
Tatsumaki jigoku |
Shiraike jigoku |
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Foot bath located near the Hell tour spots |
Easily enjoy it without having to remove all your clothing |
Only the feet and leg up to the knee are immersed |
The most popular pubulic bath in Beppu. You can enjoy various type of Onsen including the
sand bath.
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Jigoku Mushi kobo
Jigoku Mushi, literally “hell-steaming” is a unique cooking method found in Beppu. The ingredients
such as vegetables, seafood and meals are cooked using the steam from natural hot spring You
can operate the steam cookers all by yourself and you can cook whatever you want.
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Soaring 1375 metres into the sky, Mount Tsurumi is a breathtaking mountain overlooking Beppu
that offers some decent hiking, rare flora and outstanding vistas. Visitors can take a ropeway 800
metres up and revel in being surrounded by acres of rolling greenery. On clear days, you can see
as far as the Kuju Mountains, a famous mountain range that runs between Oita and Kumamoto.
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Onsen Hoyo land
The Onsen is a public bath located in Myoban Onsen Resort. This place is known by its mud
looks like a cream, and is rarely found in Japan. The mud has an excellent skin beautifying effect.
The outdoor mud is a mixed-gender bath.
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A theme park dedicated to the various Sanrio characters including Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll
and My Melody. Harmonyland is located in Hiji, Oita Prefecture, approximately a 30minutes
drive from JR Beppu Station.
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About 1700 wild Japanese monkey are living in the park. The monkeys are fed regularly by
park wardens in order to keep them on the mountain and prevent conflicts with farmers and
residents in the neighborhood.
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Enjoy local specialty cuisines in Oita-prefecture
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Bungo Beef |
Seki Aji & Seki Saba, mackerels |
Oita fugu, blowfish |
Location of Beppu
General information
| Address | City hall : 1-15 Kaminoguchi-cho, Beppu-city, Oita-prefecture |
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20 minutes by a vehicle from Yufuin-city 100 minutes by a vehicle from Aso-city 160 minutes by a vehicle from Kumamoto-city 120 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka-city 100 minutes by a vehicle from Kitakyushu-city |
| Population | 119,000 Population density 950 / km2 |
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Kyushu Travel Guide in Japan
Kyushu is a paradise of Japan travel like no others. Kyushu has rich landscapes including nature
and diverse cultures including food cultures. It has a variety of histories all over Kyushu, and
nature and urban are harmonized.
One of our most proud things in Kyushu is Japanese cuisines and local delicacies. You can enjoy
many different local dishes using fresh and unique ingredients in various places during your travel.
Also you can meet a lot of amazing things what you have never experienced before.
The Kyushu Travel Guide provides information of 7 prefectures on the main island Kyusu.
Fukuoka-prefecture Saga-prefecture Naasaki-prefecture Oita-prefecture
Kumamoto-prefecture Miyazaki-prefecture Kagoshima-prefecture
The 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.
Featured destinations map of Kyushu in Japan
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-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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Itoshima is the nearest Resort town from Fukuoka-city. The ara is surrounded Genkai Sea and Seburi Mountain. |
Yanagawa is a Castle town with a beautiful Canals in the town. Canal boat cruise is the most exiting experience. |
UNESCO World Heritage towns, |
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Asakura is a thriving area of agriculture with rich nature. Harazuru is a Onsen Resort |
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 |
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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 |
| Arita | Imari | Kashima & Tara |
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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 has many oversea countries cultures and the significant Japanese histories. |
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 |
Shimabara spreads in the foot of Mount Unzen and facing to Ariake Sea. The region offers various things ; Castle town, Onsen, Nature and UNESCO |
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Sasebo is the town surrounded azure sea with breathtaking 99 islands scenery, and beautiful theme park |
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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Beppu is the Japan’s most popular Onsen Resort, the exciting experiences are recommended |
Yufuin is a beautiful and tranquil Onsen Resort harmonized with nature. Yunotsubo Avenue , Kinrinko lake and Yufuin Floral Village are worth to travel |
Kunisaki peninsula is located north-east side of Oita-prefecture ; Trekking and onsen can be enjoed.
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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 is the third largest city in Kyushu.Must visit place 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 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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Takachiho has the dynamic Takachiho Gorge and and the birthplace of Japanese mythology, Takachiho 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 |
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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 called a small Kyoto collection of Samurai houses and gardens. Another featured place to be visited is |
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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Chiran travel guide
Called a small Kyoto in Kagoshima, offer you a fine collection of Samurai houses and
gardens that were built about 260 years ago.
Those Samurai Houses were built about 250 years ago. Their gardens are beautiful desighned,
with Mt. Hahaga-dake as the background. Other natural elements are also incorporated, making
the whole area resemble a scries of miniture of Japanese gardens housed in boxes. Seven of
the gardens are designated as natural scenic spots.
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Chiran Peace Museum for the Kamikaze Pilots
This museum exhibits precious materials such as pictures, letters, wills, articles and memontos
of the 1,036 Kamikaze pilots based in Chiran who perticipated in the Battle for Okinawa towards
the end of World War 2. It also houses a No.3 type fighter aircraft, Hien.
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Location of Chiran
General information
| Address | Chirancho-gun, Minami-Kyushu-city, Kagoshima-prefecture |
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60 minutes by a vehicle from Kagoshima-city |
| Population | 12,000, Population density 110 |
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Sakura-jima Island travel guide
Sakura-jima Island in Kagoshima Prefecture is an active strato volcano with three peaks,
Kita-dake, Naka-dake and still active Minami-dake. Formerly an island, it became connected
with the Osumi Peninsula in 1914 when lava from its summit closed the channel between
the two. The huge eruption started again in 1955, followed by eruptions 10 to 500 times
every year. This area is famous for “Sakurajima Daikon” Japan’s largest radish weighing
up to 30 kilograms.
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View from Kagoshima-city |
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Sakurajima Daikon |
Access to Sakura-jima Island
Sakura-jima Ferry connects Kagoshima-city and Sakurajima in 15 minutes and is
operated for 24 hours.
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To Sakura-jima Island |
Sakura-jima Island |
Exploring Sakura-jima Island
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Michino eki Sakura-jima |
Kinko Bay from Sakura-jima |
Kinko Bay from Sakura-jima |
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Yunohira Observatory |
Yunohira Observatory |
Stand at the Observatory |
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Arimura Lava Observatory |
Lava Observatory |
Lava Observatory |
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View from Lava Observatory |
View from Lava Observatory |
View from Lava Observatory |
Location of Kagoshima
General information
Access to Sakurajima Ferry Kagoshima port
45 minutes by a vehicle from Kagoshima Airport
15 minutes by a vehicle from JR Kagoshima-chuo Station
Access to Sakurajima
15 minutes by Sakurajima Ferry from Kagoshima port to Sakurajima port
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