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 Ikinawa-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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​Kyushu is the destination like a Treasure Chest of Japan

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

・Unique experiences : Gunkan-jima islamd Cruise, Amakusa cruise or dolphin watching, Sand bath

　Wild horse watching, Hell tour, Foot bath, Japan’s three major night view of Nagasaki and Kitakyushu

　Aso tourist tram, Sake brewery, Fruits picking.

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

　Takachiho, Nichinam and 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, Kumamoto, 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
Sasebo is the town surrounded azure sea with breathtaking 99 islands scenery, and  beautiful theme park Huis Ten Bosch

 

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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	Ibusuki & Satsuma peninsula	Chiran
Kagoshima largest city in Southern Kyushu and greatly contributed modernization of Japan. UNESCO World Heritage site & Active volcano Sakura-jima are to be visited.	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.	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 for the Kamikaze Pilots

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Kirishima
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.

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Private Itineraries

your customized private tour based on tour sample itineraries in condideration of your requirement.

 

Fukuoka-city is the starting poing for all the featured destinations in Kyushu.

We have prepare the two type of Itineraries ;Short tours and Kyushu Round tours.

 

Short tours

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

Fukuoka-prefecture and near Fukuoka-prefecture.

 

Fukuoka-prefecture  

・ Fukuoka-city one-day tour

・ Kitakyushu-city one-day tour

・ Kawachi Wisteria garden & Kitakyushu-city one-day tour

・ Kitakyushu / UNESCO Industry Revolution one-day tour          

・ Kitakyushu-city hiking tour

・ Yanagawa & Dazaifu one-day tour

・ Itoshima one-day tour

・ Munakata & Fukutsu / UNESCO Sacred region one-day tour  

・ Munakata, Oshiama & Okinoshima / UNESCO Sacred region one-day tour

・ Toho village, Asakura Ukiha one-day tour

・ Yoshii & Yanagawa Hina doll festival one-day tour

・ Kurume & Yame region one-day tour

 

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Saga-prefecture

・ Saga-city one-day tour 

・ Takeo & Yutoku Inari Shrine one-day tour

・ Karatsu & Yobuko one-day tour

・ Arita & Imari one-day tour

 

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Nagasaki-prefecture

・ Nagasaki one-day tour

・ Nagasaki / UNESCO Hidden Christian sites one-day tour

・ Nagasaki / UNESCO Hidden Christian sites 3 days tour

・ Nagasaki / UNESCO Industrial Revolution one-day tour       

・ Shimabara & Unzen 2 days tour

・ Sasebo & Huis Ten Bosch one-day tour

 

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Oita-prefecture

・ Yufuin & Beppu Onsen 2 days tour

・ Usa & Kunisaki one-day tour 

 

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 Kumamoto-prefecture  &  Miyazaki-prefecture

・ Kumamoto, Aso and Takachiho 3 days tour

・ Aso and Takachiho / Dynamic Nature 2 days tour    

・ Takachiho one-day tour

・ Amakusa / UNESCO Hidden Christian sites 2 days tour

 

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Kyushu Round tours  

Kyushu Round tours shows the long duration tours travelling the featured destinations

in Kyushu.

・ 11 days Kyushu tour

・ 8 days Northern & Central Kyushu tour

・ 8 days Southern Kyushu tour

・ 6 days North-West Kyushu tour

・ 7 days Central Kyushu tour

・ 6 days North-Eest Kyushu tour

 

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Fukuoka customized tours

 

Fukuoka-prefecture only in Japan is selected by

CNN Travel as one of the top 19 places to visit in 2019 

We offer Customized private tours in Fukuoka-prefecture, and also the following destinations 

around Fukuoka-prefecture.

Nagasaki, Shimabara, Unzen, Kumamoto, Aso,  Takachiho, Beppu,  Yufuin, Usa,

Kunisaki peninsula,  Saga–prefecture

 

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Customized tour conditions

The tour is the Customized private tour exclusively for your group  such as friends, family, company

or any groups.

・Minimum number : 4 person

・Maxum number : 30 person

・Start and end of the tour is Fukuoka–city, please specify the place where you want

・Tour date : please specify the date

・English, Chinese or Korean speaking guide is accompanied

・Chartered vehicle is utilized such as a taxi or bus as per number of person

    if you use a taxi, a foreign language (English, Chainese or Korean ) speaking driver

    can be arranged.  

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

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

 

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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 near Fukuoka-city . Beautiful dynamic Genkai Sea, seafood gourmet, local products shopping, Sake brewery

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

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Kitakyushu one-day tour	Kawachi Wisteria garden & Kitakyushu one-day tour	Kitakyushu-city hiking 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	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  Dynamic Nature 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.

 

Kumamoto-prefecture travel guide

 

Kumamoto-prefecture is in the center of Kyushu, It is bordered by the Ariake inland sea

and the Amakusa archipelago to the west, Fukuoka-prefecture and Oita-prefecture to

the north, Miyazaki-prefecture to the east, and Kagoshima-prefecture to the south.

The catital of Kumamoto-prefecture is Kumamoto-city.

Mount Aso, an extensive active volcano, is in the east of Kumamoto-prefecture.

This volcano is located at the center of the Aso caldera.

 

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 Location of Kumamoto-prefecture

 　　  

 

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Where to explore

Kumamoto-city

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. The Shira-kawa River and its branches run

through the downtown area around Kumamoto Castle.

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Aso

One of the must visit tourist destination in Kyushu.

 

Kurokawa Onsen

One of the most popular hot spring resort, 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, where more than 20 Inns （Ryokan）and gift shops standing in a row

along the Tanoharu River, a headstream of the Chikugo River.

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Amakusa

Located in a southern part of Kumamoto-city, and consists of Shimo-jima, Kami-jima

and many other islands varied in size, which belong to Unzen-Amakusa Nationattl Park

along with Unzen. It provides ideal spots for viewing the saw-toothed coast line of

Amakusa and the small islands scattered across the sea.

And there are UNESCO World Heritages of Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki Region

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Hotoyoshi

Minamata

Located in Kumamoto Prefecture, It is on the west coast of Kyushu and faces

Amakusa islands. There are two Onsen resorts ; Yunotsuru Onsen located along

the Yuide River in the mountains and called Mountain Onsen and

Yunoko Onsen faces Yatsushiro Sea and called Ocean Onsen.

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Featured tours  

Kumamoto-prefecture  &  Miyazaki-prefecture

・ Kumamoto, Aso and Takachiho 3 days tour

・ Aso and Takachiho / Dynamic nature 2 days tour    

・ Takachiho one-day tour

・ Amakusa / UNESCO Hidden Christian sites 2 days tour

Kyushu Round tours

・ 11 days Kyushu tour

・ 8 days Northern & Central Kyushu tour

・ 8 days Southern Kyushu tour

・ 6 days North-West Kyushu tour

・ 7 days Central Kyushu tour

・ 6 days North-Eest Kyushu tour

 

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Amakusa travel guide

 

Amakusa, is located in a southern part of Kumamoto-city, and consists of Shimo-jima,Kami-jima

and many other islands varied in size, which belong to Unzen-Amakusa National Park

along with Unzen. 

It provides ideal spots for viewing the saw-toothed coast line of Amakusa and

the small islands scattered across the sea.

Amakusa has the UNESCO World Heritage / Hidden Christian Sites. 

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Exploring Amakusa  

Amakusa Gokyo / Pearl line

Amakusa Gokyo or Amakusa five bridges, is a general term for five bridges which connects 

from Misumi at the Udo peninsula to the Oyano island, the Nagaura island, Ikejima, Maejima,

and Amakusa Kamishima, was built in 1966. The area on the National road route 266 called

as the Pearl Line.

First Bridge

Second Bridge

Fourth Bridge

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Amakusa Cruise

Connecting the islands of Amakusa with the inland of Kumamoto via the Uto Peninsula are

Amakusa Gokyo or Amakusa Five Bridge. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Amakusa

from the sea on a cruise.

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World Heritage of Hidden Chrisrian Sites and related site  

Oe Cathedral / UNESCO World Heritage

The oldest Catholic Church in Amakusa and was one of the first churches built right after the ban

on Christianity was lifted. The and Romanesque-style architecture and the chalky white structure

was rebuilt in 1933 by a French missionary priest named Father Garnier using his own money and

contributions from local Christians living in the area.

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Sakitsu Village  / UNESCO World Heritage

A Gothic-looking church is located on a cove of a fishing village. In 1934, a French priest

Augustin Halbout MEP purchased the premises of the former village headman and built a

wooden and concrete finished church, with Tetsukawa Yosuke’s design and construction.

He placed the altar at the very site where fumie or a test to ensure non-allegiance to

Christianity had been conducted.

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Amakusa Shiro Memorial Hall

The theme Museum shows History of Christianity in Amakusa and 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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Tomioka Castle Ruins

Tomioka Castle was built in 1602, one year after Terasawa Shimanokami hirotaka came

to Amakusa. Although Amakusa ruled by proxy for Terasawa from Tomioka Castle,

he revelled with his army in the Shimabara Rebellion in 1637. After the rebellion, Yamasaki

Kainokami Ieharu ruled from the castle, and which was restored and enlarged to its

present form. 

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Featured sites

Sengan moutain Observatory

Ariage Octopus Street

Oppai Stone or breast stone

 

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 Location of Amakusa

　　

 

 

Featured tours

Kumamoto-prefecture   &   Miyazaki-prefecture 

・ Kumamoto, Aso and Takachiho 3 days tour

・ Aso and Takachiho / Dynamic nature 2 days tour    

・ Takachiho one-day tour

・ Amakusa / UNESCO Hidden Christian sites 2 days tour

Kyushu Round tours

・ 11 days Kyushu tour

・ 8 days Northern & Central Kyushu tour

・ 8 days Southern Kyushu tour

・ 6 days North-West Kyushu tour

・ 7 days Central Kyushu tour

・ 6 days North-Eest Kyushu tour

 

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Tailor-made tour in Kyushu

 

・English, Chinese or Korean speaking guide is accompanied

・Chartered vehicle is utilized such as a taxi or bus as per number of person

    if you use a taxi, a foreign language (English, Chainese or Korean ) speaking driver

    can be arranged.  

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

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

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Features of the tours 

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.

・Shopping are included on the travelling route.

・Local cuisines and special gurmetare to be included.

The following are included in accordance with your requests

・Unique experiencesare to be included as per the request such as ;

　Gunkan-jima island Cruise, Amakusa cruise or dolphin watching, sand bath, wild horse watching

　Hell tour, Foot bath, Japan’s three major night view of Nagasaki and Kitakyushu, Aso tourist tram,

　Sake brewery, Yanagawa canal boat Cruise, Fruits picking.

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

　Takachiho, Nichinam and Hyuga,  Okubungo, Yufuin, Chikugo

・Onsen experience : Amakusa, Takeo, Shimabara, Unzen, Obama, Ibusuki, Aso, Kurokawa

　Nagayu, Beppu, Yufuin

・UNESCO World Heritage  /  Meiji Japan’s Industrial Revolution : Kitakyushu, Saga, Nagasaki

　Kagoshima

・UNESCO World Heritage / Hiden Chiristian sites : Nagasaki, Shimabara, Unzen, Amakusa

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

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

 

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The tour itineraries

Fukuoka-city is the starting poing for all the featured destinations in Kyushu.

We have prepared the two type of Itineraries ; Short tours and Kyushu Round tours.

 

Short tours  

Durations of Short tours are within 3 days, travelling featured destinations in Fukuoka-prefecture

and near Fukuoka-prefecture.

 

Fukuoka-prefecture  

・ Fukuoka-city one-day tour

・ Kitakyushu-city one-day tour

・ Kawachi Wisteria garden & Kitakyushu-city one-day tour

・ Kitakyushu / UNESCO Industry Revolution one-day tour          

・ Kitakyushu-city hiking tour

・ Yanagawa & Dazaifu one-day tour

・ Ukiha and Yanagawa one-day tour

・ Itoshima one-day tour

・ Munakata & Fukutsu / UNESCO Sacred region one-day tour  

・ Munakata, Oshiama & Okinoshima / UNESCO Sacred region one-day tour

・ Toho village, Asakura Ukiha one-day tour

・ Yoshii & Yanagawa Hina doll festival one-day tour

・ Kurume & Yame region one-day tour

 

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Saga-prefecture

・ Saga-city one-day tour 

・ Takeo & Yutoku Inari Shrine one-day tour

・ Karatsu & Yobuko one-day tour

・ Arita & Imari one-day tour

 

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Nagasaki-prefecture

・ Nagasaki one-day tour

・ Nagasaki / UNESCO Hidden Christian sites one-day tour

・ Nagasaki / UNESCO Hidden Christian sites 3 days tour

・ Nagasaki / UNESCO Industrial Revolution one-day tour       

・ Shimabara & Unzen 2 days tour

・ Sasebo & Huis Ten Bosch one-day tour

 

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Oita-prefecture

・ Yufuin & Beppu Onsen 2 days tour

・ Usa & Kunisaki one-day tour 

 

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Kumamoto-prefecture    &   Miyazaki-prefecture 

・ Kumamoto, Aso and Takachiho 3 days tour

・ Aso and Takachiho / Dynamic Nature 2 days tour    

・ Takachiho one-day tour

・ Amakusa / UNESCO Hidden Christian sites 2 days tour

 

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Kyushu Round tours  

Kyushu Round tours shows the long duration tours travelling the featured destinations in Kyushu.

・ 11 days Kyushu tour

・ 8 days Northern & Central Kyushu tour

・ 8 days Southern Kyushu tour

・ 6 days North-West Kyushu tour

・ 7 days Central Kyushu tour

・ 6 days North-Eest Kyushu tour

 

 

Featured Destinations map

Note

  Red letter indicate prefecture

  Black letter indicate destination

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Self-guided tour in Kyushu

 

We offer the private tour exclusively for you

 

If you love travel independently, we offer your customized private tour in accordance with

your requirements and preferences.

We have a lot of detailed local information on the each destinations which have been directly

obtained locally by visiting all over Kyushu. Those are not information picked up from the website.

We can design your customized Self-guided tour exactly matches your requirements and preferences.  

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Self-guided tour conditions  

The tour is the private tour exclusively for your small group  such as friends, family, company or

any groups.

・Minimum number : 4 person

・Maxum number : 9 person

・Start and end of the tour is Fukuoka–city, please specify the place where you want

・Tour date : please specify the date

・Chartered vehicle is utilized such as a taxi with 4 seats or jumbo taxi with 9 seats

    as per number of person

・A foreign language (English, Chainese or Korean ) speaking driver can be arranged.  

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

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

 

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Features of the tours 

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.

・Shopping are included on the travelling route.

・Local cuisines and special gurmetare to be included.

The following are included in accordance with your requests

・Unique experiencesare to be included as per the request such as ;

　Gunkan-jima island Cruise, Amakusa cruise or Dolphin watching, Sand bath, Wild horse watching,

　Hell tour, Foot bath, Japan’s three major night view of Nagasaki and Kitakyushu, Aso tourist tram,

　Sake brewery, Yanagawa canal boat Cruise, Fruits picking.

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

　Aso, Takachiho, Nichinam and Hyuga,  Okubungo, Yufuin, Chikugo

・Onsen experience : Amakusa, Takeo, Shimabara, Unzen, Obama, Ibusuki, Aso, Kurokawa,

    Nagayu, Beppu, Yufuin

・UNESCO World Heritage  /  Meiji Japan’s Industrial Revolution : Kitakyushu, Saga, Nagasaki

　Kagoshima

・UNESCO World Heritage / Hiden Chiristian sites: Nagasaki, Shimabara, Unzen, Amakusa

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

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

 

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The tour itineraries

We have prepared a various Kyushu Tour Itineraries for your journey and we can design your 

Fukuoka-city is the starting poing for all the featured destinations in Kyushu.

We have prepare the two type of Itineraries, Short tours and Kyushu Round tours.

 

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Short tours

Durations of Short tours are within 3 days, travelling featured destinations in Fukuoka-prefecture

and near Fukuoka-prefecture.

 

Fukuoka-prefecture

・ Fukuoka-city one-day tour

・ Kitakyushu-city one-day tour

・ Kawachi Wisteria garden & Kitakyushu-city one-day tour

・ Kitakyushu / UNESCO Industry Revolution one-day tour          

・ Kitakyushu-city hiking tour

・ Yanagawa & Dazaifu one-day tour

・ Ukiha and Yanagawa one-day tour

・ Itoshima one-day tour

・ Munakata & Fukutsu / UNESCO Sacred region one-day tour  

・ Munakata, Oshiama & Okinoshima / UNESCO Sacred region one-day tour

・ Toho village, Asakura Ukiha one-day tour

・ Yoshii & Yanagawa Hina doll festival one-day tour

・ Kurume & Yame region one-day tour

 

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Saga-prefecture

・ Saga-city one-day tour 

・ Takeo & Yutoku Inari Shrine one-day tour

・ Karatsu & Yobuko one-day tour

・ Arita & Imari one-day tour

 

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Nagasaki-prefecture

・ Nagasaki one-day tour

・ Nagasaki / UNESCO Hidden Christian sites one-day tour

・ Nagasaki / UNESCO Hidden Christian sites 3 days tour

・ Nagasaki / UNESCO Industrial Revolution one-day tour       

・ Shimabara & Unzen 2 days tour

・ Sasebo & Huis Ten Bosch one-day tour

 

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Oita-prefecture

・ Yufuin & Beppu Onsen 2 days tour

・ Usa & Kunisaki one-day tour 

 

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Kumamoto-prefecture    &   Miyazaki-prefecture 

・ Kumamoto, Aso and Takachiho 3 days tour

・ Aso and Takachiho / Dynamic Nature 2 days tour    

・ Takachiho one-day tour

・  Amakusa / UNESCO Hidden Christian sites 2 days tour

 

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Kyushu Round tours  

Kyushu Round tours shows the long duration tours travelling the featured destinations in Kyushu.

・ 11 days Kyushu tour

・ 8 days Northern & Central Kyushu tour

・ 8 days Southern Kyushu tour

・ 6 days North-West Kyushu tour

・ 7 days Central Kyushu tour

・ 6 days North-Eest Kyushu tour

 

  

Note

  Red letter indicates prefecture

  Black letter indicates destination

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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.

Our Services

Tailor-made tours     Self-guided tours    Golf tour    Study tour 

 

We have prepared Kyushu Round tours and Short tours itineraries for your journey.

And we can design your customized private tour in condideration of your requirement.

  

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Kyushu Round tours 

Kyushu Round tours shows the long duration 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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Short 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	Toho village, 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 Industry 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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Kitakyushu-city hiking tour
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  Dynamic Nature 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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Nagasaki UNESCO Hidden Christian sites 3 days tour

 

Congratulations on UNESCO’s World Heritage registration

Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki Region

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.

Hidden Christian Sites in Nagasaki Regions bear unique testimony to the tradition of people and

their communities who secretly transmitted their faith in Christianity while surviving in the midst

of the conventional society and its religions during the time of prohibition.

 

The tour introduces how Christians have been continued their faith since Christianity was

propagated to Japan, by visiting Hidden Christian sites in Nagasaki-city, Shimabara and Unzen.

 

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 Location of Nagasaki-prefecture

　　 

 

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Tour conditions

The tour is the private tour exclusively for your group.

・Minimum number : 4 person

・Maxum number : 30 person

・Tour date : please specify the date

・English, Chinese or Korean speaking guide is accompanied

・Chartered vehicle is utilized such as a taxi or bus as per number of person

    if you use a taxi, a foreign language (English, Chainese or Korean ) speaking driver

    can be arranged.    

 

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Itinerary

Day 1  

Depart  Fukuoka-city

transfer to Nagasaki-city　

Visit tourist attaraction in Nagasaki-city

Stay at Nagasaki-city

 

Day 2

Visit tourist attaraction in Nagasaki-city

Transfer to Unzen

Visit tourist attaraction in Unzen

Stay at Unzen

 

Day 3

Transfer to Minami Shimabara

Harajo Castle ruins ;  Battle field of Shimabara Rebellion

Shimabara Castle

Transfer to Fukuoka-city

Arriva at Fukuoka-city

 

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Where to visit  

 

 Day 1  

 

Depart  Fukuoka-city

transfer to Nagasaki-city

Sotome area → Martyrdom of 26 Saints of Japan → Oura Cathedral

Glover Garden →　Mount Inasa

Stay at Nagasaki–city

 

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Sotome area Hidden Christian Site  / UNESCO World Heritage 

When he discovered the underground Christians, Petitjean realized that there were many other

Christians hiding in the Sotome region.

He appointed de Rotz as the parish priest of the Shitsu and Kurosaki districts.        

Shitsu Church

Former Shitsu Aid Centre

The Statue of Mary

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Martyrdom of the 26 Saints of Japan

Veiw from Nagasaki harbor

View from the Summit

World’s three great night veiw

 

Unzen, Nita Pass

Unzen is a beautiful mountain and Onsen resort, and was the first area to be designated as   

a National Park in Japan.

At any time of the year the natural scenery of Nita-toge Pass in Unzen is magnificent.

Azaleas, green leaves, brilliant autumnal tints of maples and silver frost represent each

season of the year.

Entrance to Nita pass

Nita pass Observetory

Rope way to Myoken mountain

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 Day 3  

 

Transfer to Minami Shimabara

Harajo Castle ruins ;  Battle field of Shimabara Rebellion

Shimabara Castle

Transfer to Fukuoka-city

Arriva at  Fukuoka-city

 

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Harajo Castle ruins

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.  Christian farmers rose in a riot due to their

grievance about the oppression by Matsukura Shigemasa. The Shogunate regarded this riot as Christian

rebellion and sent its punitive force, therefore locked themselves in the castle and with their leader

Amakusa Shiro Tokisada fought against the Shogunate. On February 27, 1638, he died in battle.

The following day, the castle fell. 37,000 Christians including women and children died a violent death. 

Entrance to Harajo Castle Ruins

Battle field of Shimabara Rebellion

The Statue of Amakusa Shiro

 

Shimabara Castle

The castle 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”.

It was an almost rectangular flatland castle built in the Renkaku-style.

Donjon of Shimabara Castle

Moat of the Castle planted lotus

Great stone wall of moat

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Samurai Houses & Samurai street

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.

Samurai street

Samurai house

Japanese garden

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Featured tours  

Hidden Christian sites

・ Nagasaki / UNESCO Hidden Christian sites one-day tour

・ Nagasaki / UNESCO Hidden Christian sites 3 days tour

・ Amakusa / UNESCO Hidden Christian sites 2 days tour

Nagasaki-prefecture

・ Nagasaki one-day tour

・ Nagasaki / UNESCO Industrial Revolution one-day tour       

・ Shimabara & Unzen 2 days tour

・ Sasebo & Huis Ten Bosch one-day tour

Kyushu Round tours

・ 11 days Kyushu tour

・ 8 days Northern & Central Kyushu tour

・ 8 days Southern Kyushu tour

・ 6 days North-West Kyushu tour

・ 7 days Central Kyushu tour

・ 6 days North-Eest Kyushu tour

 

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UNESCO World Heritages in Kyushu

 

We have four UNESCO World Heritages in Kyushu.

Those sites are located all over Kyushu.

 

・ Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution   registered in 2015

 

・ Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki Region   registered in 2018

 

・ The Sacred Island Okinoshiam and Associated site

　 in the Munakata region     registered in 2017

 

・ Yama, Hoko, Yatai, float festivals in Japan   registered in 2016

 

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 Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution 

Iron and Steel, Shipbuilding, and Coal Mining, are a grouping of historic sites that played

an important part in the industrialization of Japan in the Bakumatsu and Meiji periods.

Location of the site : Kitakyushu, Nakama, Saga, Omuta, Arao, Misumi, Nagasaki, Kagoshima

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Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki Region

Hidden Christian Site in Nagasaki Regions bear unique testimony to the tradition of people and

their communities who secretly transmitted their faith in Christianity while surviving in the midst

of the conventional society and its religions during the time of prohibition.

Location of the sites : Nagasaki, Shimabara, Amakusa

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The Sacred Island Okinoshiam and Associated site in the Munakata  

The island of Okinoshima is located sougonnni in the ocean between Japan and Korea, 

As even landing on the island has been prohibited, the strict taboos have preserved archaeological

ritural sites on the island almost intact over a millennium.In three shrines of Munakata Taisha, located

in the islands of Okinshima, Oshima and Kyushu.  From Okitsu-miya Yohaisho on Oshima, we can

worship Okinoshima from afar. And Shimbaru-Nuyama Mounded Tomb Group is the evidence of people

who nurtured the tradition of worshipping the sacred island.

Location of the sites : Munakata, Fukutsu, Oshima

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Yama, Hoko, Yatai, float festivals in Japan  

In cities and towns throughout Japan, float festivals are held by communities annually to pray

to the gods for peace and protection from natural disasters.

Location of the site : Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Hita, Karatsu, Yatsushiro

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Featured tours related to UNESCO World Heritage Sites  

・ Kitakyushu / UNESCO Industry Revolution one-day tour          

・ Nagasaki / UNESCO Industrial Revolution one-day tour       

・ Munakata & Fukutsu / UNESCO Sacred region one-day tour  

・ Munakata, Oshiama & Okinoshima / UNESCO Sacred region one-day tour

・ Nagasaki / UNESCO Hidden Christian sites one-day tour

・ Nagasaki / UNESCO Hidden Christian sites 3 days tour

・ Amakusa / UNESCO Hidden Christian sites 2 days tour

 

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7 days Central Kyushu tour

 

This tour explores Central Kyushu and visit a lot of featured tourist places in

Fukuoka-prefecture,  Kumamoto-prefecture , Miyazaki-prefecture  and  Oita-prefecture

 

Where to Explore  

Fukuoka-city   →　Amakusa  →  Kumamoto →  Aso  →   Takachiho  →  Kuju 

Kokonoe → Yufuin　→　Asakura → Akizuki → Ukiha →  Fukuoka-city  

 

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Tour conditions 

The tour is the private tour exclusively for your group.

・Minimum number : 4 person

・Maxum number : 30 person

・Tour date : please specify the date

・English, Chinese or Korean speaking guide is accompanied

・Chartered vehicle is utilized such as a taxi or bus as per number of person

    if you use a taxi, a foreign language (English, Chainese or Korean ) speaking driver

    can be arranged.  

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

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

 

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 Travelling route 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Features of the 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.

・Shopping are included on the travelling route.

The following will be included in accordance with your requests

・Unique experiences are to be included as per the request such as ;

　Amakusa cruise or Dolphin watching, Aso tourist tram, Sake brewery, Fruits picking.

・Dynamic and beautiful Nature  ; Amakusa, Aso, Takachiho, Kuju, Kokonoe, Yufuin

・Onsen experience: Nagayu, Sujiyu, Aso, Kurokawa, Yufuin

・UNESCO World Heritage / Hidden Christian Sites :  Amakusa

・Japanese Cultural Historical sites: Kumamoto, Takachiho, Aso, Akizuki, Ukiha, Fukuoka-city

 

 

 Itinerary  

 

 Day 1   Amakusa

 

Itinerary

Depart Fukuoka–city
Transfer to Amakusa

Exploring Amakusa Gokyo / Pearl line : beautiful five bridges connects Amakusa Inlands 

Lunch : local cuisine in Amakusa

Exprience of  Amakusa Cruise or dolphin watching

Visiting the UNESCO World heritage / Hidden Christian Sites  

    Oe Cathedral   →　Sakitsu Village

Stay Amakusa Onsen, 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

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

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

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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Itinerary

Leave Hotel in Amakusa

Transfer to Kumamoto
Exploring Kumamoto 

   Sakurano-baba Josaien  included lunch →   Kumamoto Castle   →　Suizenji-koen park

Stay at Kumamoto , Western style Hotel, included breakfast

Dinner at Shimo-tori Shopping Street, local speciality Cuisines

 

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Where to explore

From the early 17th century to the end of the 19th century, Kumamoto was prosperous as a castle town.

The Shira-kawa River and its branches run through the downtown area around Kumamoto Castle.

Therefore, the city is called “City of Woods and Fresh Water” .

Sakurano-baba Josaien Introduce of the old castle town and convey the food, history and cultural traditions

Kumamoto Castle  One of Japan’s three great  Castle, built in 1600

After the Earthquake  Under restoration work, can be   visited from the outside

Suizenji-koen Park  Imitated the beautiful scenery   of Japan

Shimo-tori Shopping Street  The largest shopping district in Kumamoto-prefecture

Kumamoto City Tram Main destinations are connected from JR Kumamoto Station

 

Itinerary

Leave Hotel in Kumamoto

Transfer to Aso

Enjoy the magnificent scenery by Aso Tourist Tram

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

Explore Aso 

   Kusasenri-ga-hama    →　Mount Aso　→　Aso shrine 　→　Daikanbo

Stay at 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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Where to explore

Aso, the world’s largest caldera and the active volcano give a lot of excitements and numerous

unforgettable experiences in the rural area can be mede including Onsen, variety of sports 

and local cuisines.

Aso Tourist Tram Enjoy the magnificent scenery of Aso by Minami Aso Railway

Daikanbo The perfect spot view of Aso region, Caldera & Mount Aso

Kusaseri-ga-hama The beautiful prairie of 785,000 square meter in the crater

Mount Aso

The largest active volcano in Japan, and is among the largest in the world. Its peak is 1592 m

above sea level. Its caldera is 25 km across north to south and 18 km across east to west.

Mt. Aso, around the Crater

Look down the Crater

Nakadake Crater

Aso Shrine One of the oldest and most prominent shrines in Japan

Kurokawa Onsen The best places to enjoy the atmosphere of real Japan

Nabegataki Waterfalls Very unique waterfalls, can be climbed behind the falls

 

Itinerary

Depart Hotel in Kurokawa Onsen or Onsen Resort Aso

Transfer to Takachiho
Exploring Takachiho

    Takachiho Shrine    →　lunch : local cuisine in Takachiho  →  Takachiho Gorge  →  Amano Iwato Shrine 

back to Kurokawa Onsen or Onsen Resort Aso

Stay at 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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Where to explore

Takachiho is located in the center of the Kyushu mountain area where about 40km away from

Aso and is steeped in Japanese mythology.

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.

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.

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 Kurokawa Onsen  or Onsen Resort Aso

Exploring Okubungo

   Kokonoe yume Otsurihasi 　→  Handa Kogen Plateau 

Lunch at Kokonoe : local cuisine in Oita 

Transfer to Yufuin

Exploring Yufuin

  Yunotsubo Avenue  →　Yufuin Floral Village　→　 Kinrinko lake 
Stay at Yufuin Onsen Resort, Japanese style Hotel, included dinner and breakfast

Japanese style kaiseki dinner included lacal spesiality cuisines　

 

Okubungo region

The region is on the way to Yufuin and Beppu from Aso, the travelling route can be proposed

as per your preference.

The area is a nature-blessed region at Ono River basin, and the northern part is surrounded by

Aso & Kuju Mountains

Kuju kogen Plateau A magnificent and beautiful scenery of Kuju plateau

Handa kogen Plateau  Yamanami Highway, best driving route enjoy Nature

Kokonoe Yume Otsurihashi Japan’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge, world’s 2nd

Yufuin

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. 

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 items shops, cafes

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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Itinerary

Leave Hotel

Exploring  Fukuoka-city

Lunch : local cuisine in Fukuoka-city

Stay in  Fukuoka-city , Western style Hotel, included breakfast

Dinner at Fukuoka-city, local speciality cuisines

 

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Where to explore

Fukuoka-city​ has 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. 

In other words, Fukuoka-city is the heart of Kyushu against various things,

such as food culture, shopping, entertainment, economy and international business.

JR Hakata Station The largest and busiest JR train station in Kyushu

Seaside Momochi The water-front resort area JR Hakata Station and Tenjin

Tenjin The biggest shopping district in Kyushu

Fukuoka City tour bus Fukuoka Open top bus tour, three courses for journey

Fukuoka Tower Japan’s highest coastal tower, magnificent view from the top

Tochoji Temple The oldest temple of the Shingon sect in Japan

Kushida Shrine Hakata Gion Yamagasa Festival is held in the shrine

Kawabata Shopping street 400 m down town street, 100 shops and restaurants

Nakasu One of the largest entertainment district in western Japan

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Featured Kyushu Round tours  

・ 11 days Kyushu tour

・ 8 days Northern & Central Kyushu tour

・ 8 days Southern Kyushu tour

・ 6 days North-West Kyushu tour

・ 7 days Central Kyushu tour

・ 6 days North-Eest Kyushu tour

 

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