Asakura and Ukiha one-day tour
Agricultural industries area spreading in the Kyushu’s largest Chikugo plain.
The Kyuhsu’s largest Chikugo River which flows from Mount Aso through the
Chikugo region to Ariake Sea. The Kyushu’s largest Chikugo plain spreading
in the Chikugo River basin.
Location of Chikugo region
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
・English speaking tour attendant escorts your journey to produce a pleasant trip.
・Chartered vehicle is utilized as per number of person.
Itinerary
9:00 Depart Fukuoka-city
Transfer to Toho Village by vehicle using Kyushu Express Way
Exploring Toho Village
Visiting Ukiha Inari Shrine
Fujii Apiary
Exploring Shirakabe-dori Avenue
Lunch at the featured restaurant Shirakabe
Visiting a Shochu brewery
Back to Fukuoka using Kyushu Express Way
17:30 Arrive Fukuoka-city
Option : the following sites can be arranged as a option.
Pottery experience at Koishiwara
Tachiarai Peace Memorial Museum
Where to explore
Hoshuyama district, a mountain area blessed with nature and Koisiwara district, pottery industry
representative of Kyushu. Koishiwara-yaki is a type of Japanese traditional pottery in Koishiwara.
The history dates back to the 17th century, when the third Lord Kuroda Mitsuyuki (1628–1707)
invited potters from Imari, Saga-prefecture to Fukuoka.
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Japanese traditional pottery in Koishiwara |
Typical Koishiwara Pottery shop |
Featured desighn of Koishiwara Pottery |
Breath taking beautiful scenery in harmony with the Shrine. Located at foot of Mino mountain
range, 130 m height from sea level. The 90 vermilion coloured Torii Gates stand on the 300
steps stairs is introduced you from bottom area to the Shrine main building.
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To the Shrine |
Shrine main building |
Breath taking view from Shrine |
Asakura is the only area in Japan to use water wheels for irrigation. The irrigation system
used the Triple Water Wheel was completed in 1760. The water is supplied from Yamada
Weir in Chikugo through the canal to the Triple Water Wheel. And then the water distributed
to each rice field by Triple Water Wheel.
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Yamada Weir in Chikugo river |
Asakura Triple Water Wheel |
Rice field |
Fujii Apiary
The apiary collecting honey while traveling with bees from Kagoshima to Hokkaido.
The Apiary was established in Asakura in 1909 and offers delicious Japanese milkvetch
honey and acacia honey, both of which have a deep and sophisticated taste.
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Welcome to Fujii Apiary |
Honey collecting in Japan |
Honey from all over the World |
Time-honored scenery, back to 100 years ago. Located in Yoshii-machi, Shirakabe, literary
meaning is white wall. The avenue of houses with white wall were constructed about 100
years ago. About 250 houses in the area has been designated as National important raditional
buildings preservation district.
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White painted clay walls considered fire protection |
All the houses are about 100 years old |
The canel running through the town |
Lunch
Restaurant Shirakabe, located at Shirakabe Avenue
The building is designated by Government as Traditional building at the Conservation district
in Ukiha-city. Japanese cuisines using best local ingredients that vary by season can be
enjoyed. The chef who makes that cuisines also experienced the imperial family’s cook.
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The building constructed 100 year ago |
Featured lunch menu |
Enjoy lunch |
Let’s sample Chochu at Beniotome Shuzo. Shochu is a Japanese distilled beverage less
than 45% alcohol by volume. The shochu of Beniotome Shuzo is distilled from Sesame.
The brewery can be visited and there is a tasting corner, Let’s sample Chochu.
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Visiting Shochu brewery |
Featured Shochu, Beniotone |
Enjoy tasting Shochu |
Akizuki is a former Castle town located in northern part of Asakura. You can enjoy the
harmony of countryside landscape and former castle town scenery that makes the
atmosphere like a time of 400 years ago.
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Sakurano-baba Street |
Cherry Blossoms |
 Autumn leaves
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Only here in Japan, the stone-covered Weir constructed. Yamada weir is a construction
for the irrigation system that water is supplied from Yamada weir in Chikugo through the
canal to the Triple Water Wheel to rice field. The large and small stones are stacked against
water flow, and leads water to the irrigation canal while suppressing the momentum of the
Chikugo River.
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Stone-overed construction |
Yamada Weir |
Water supply area |
Pottery experience at Koishiwara
Make your own original Koishiwara-yaki pottery. Try your hand at making the famous local
Koishiwara-yaki pottery at Ota-gama pottery, by learning how to create your own piece of
Koishiwara-yaki pottery.
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Making own pottery |
Painting |
Your own piece |
Tachiarai Peace Memorial Museum
The main exhibit room displays a few letters and other items of kamikaze pilots who died
in battle. One case has photos of about 50 kamikaze pilots from Tachiarai Air Base and
includes the following information on each pilot: name, unit, plane used, date of death,
and air base of final sortie.
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Peace Memorial Museum |
Zero-sen fighter |
Cockpit of Zero-sen |
The largest Shrine in Kyushu and the shrine is specified as Ichino-miya or the representative
Shrine in Chikugo region. Located in Kurume-city, stand at the middle of Kora Mountain.
From the Shrine compound, breath taking magnificent view of Chikugo plain can be seen.
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Torii Gate, entrance of Shrine |
Kyushu’s largest Shrine building |
Magnificent view from the Shrine |
In the harvest time, the northern Kyushu boasts many area with beautiful fruit orchards.
Fukuoka is one of the leading fruit-producing prefecture in all Japan. The fruit production
in Fukuoka is primarily concentrated in the southern Chikugo region such as Ukiha,
Asakura and Tanushimaru.
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Strawbery : December to May |
Grape : August to October |
Apple : August to December Persimmon : Oct. to Dec. |
Your equiry can be sent by selecting the Enquiry Form link below.
You can also contact us by e-mail at info@japan-kyushu-tourist.com
Tel : +81-93-521-8897, Fax : +81-93-521-8898
Address : AIM buiding 6th floor, 3-8-1 Asano, Kokura-kitaku, Kitakyushu-city, Fukuoka-prefecture
Tour results
We are offering various types of tours, and the tour results up to now are shown links below.
Tailor-made tour Study tour Golf tour
Fukuoka customized tours
Japan KYUSHU Tourist is the specialist of Fukuoka and Kyushu tour
We offer various types of customized private tours exclusively for you.
We have prepared Suggested Kyushu tour itineraries that have been created based on
abundant latest local tourist information collected by our own site investigation.
And also the itinerary have been considered the numerous tour results reflecting the
customers satisfactions.
Kyushu tours
The tours travelling the featured destinations in Kyushu.
The starting and finishing place of the tour is Fukuoka-city.
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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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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 |
Short duration tours 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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Fukuoka-city is the Heart of Kyushu. this tour introduce historical places and local traditional areas. |
Yanagawa is a Castle town with beautiful canal. Dazaifu is must visit place in Fukuoka-prefecture has 1300 years history |
World leading Environmental Future city, and blessed with spectacular & stunning nature
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Itoshima is a resort town with beautiful dynamic Genkai Sea; seafood gourmet, rural landscape, Sake brewery |
Agricultural industries spreading in the Chikugo plain; beautiful rural landscape, fruit picking, Sake brewery, Onsen |
The city in harmony with foreign countries cultures, there are many fascinating features you can meet |
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Takachiho offers the dynamic nature of Takachiho Gorge, and the birthplace of Shinto which is Japanese indigenouse religion |
This tour takes two major Onsen Resorts in Kyushu, those areas have different features |
The best place for enjoyng the nature in Kyushu, Aso and Takachiho are spreading around Mount Aso |
Other featured Sightseeing tours
Munakata & Fukutsu one-day tour UNESCO World Heritage sites
Yame & Hishino village one-day tour
UNESCO / Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki Region
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To show how Christians have been continued their faith since 26 martyrs were crucified in Nagasaki in 1597 |
To visit Nagasaki, Shimabara and Unzen. Shimabara was the Battle field of Shimabara Rebellion |
To visit Sotome, Nagasaki Unzen, Shimabara, Amakusa Kumamoto and Hirado
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UNESCO / Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution
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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
| Low Carbon Society tour | ||
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The comprehensive Solid waste management system and Recycling technologies |
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 |
Your equiry can be sent by selecting the Enquiry Form link below.
You can also contact us by e-mail at info@japan-kyushu-tourist.com
And we would love to chat about your travel plans on the phone as well,
please ring our office a call in English Tel : +81-93-521-8897
Tour results
We are offering various types of tours, and the tour results up to now are shown links below.
Tailor-made tour Study tour Golf tour
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
ravelling 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 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
Option : the following sites can be arranged as option.
Where to explore
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 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.
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First bridge |
Second bridge |
Fourth bridge |
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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Fifth bridge |
To the fifth bridge |
Numerous small islands |
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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The oldest Catholic Church in Amakusa |
Romanesque-style architecture |
Oe Village |
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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A Gothic-looking church |
Sakitsu Village |
Fishery port |
Option
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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Amakusa Shiro Memorial Hall |
Bell for Love |
Amakusa Shiro Statue |
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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Castle was built on the hill of Tomioka peninsula |
Castle was rebuilt in 1994 |
Magnificent view of Ariake sea |
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
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” .
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 main gate located in Sakurano-baba |
Many shops sell Kumamoto souvenirs |
Restaurants, to enjoy distinctive food culture in Kumamoto |
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, several of the castle’s shacihoko
ornaments were destroyed, and a large number of kawara tiles also fell from the roof.
Now the restoration activities are being performed as fast as possible. Now, the Kumamoto
Castle can be seen from the outside of the moats surrounding the castle.
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Castle tower |
Castle tower after Earthquake |
Turret |
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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Imitated the beautiful scenery of Japan |
53 Stations of the Tokaido Road including Mt. Fuji |
The fresh springs in the garden from Mt. Aso |
Stay Kumamoto
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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Enjoy shopping at arcade street |
Many kind of restaurants and pubs |
Japanese traditional restaurant Izakaya |
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
Option : the following sites can be arranged as option.
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.
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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Minami Aso Rail Way Takamori station |
Tourist tram, start a 30minutes journey |
Enjoy the magnificent scenery of Aso |
Takamori Dengaku-no sato / Featured restaurant
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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Japanese traditional house built 200 years ago |
Japanesetraditional style fire place |
Delicious local speciality Aso beef |
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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Dynamic active volcano Mt. Aso can be seen |
The beautiful prairie spreads in the crater |
Enjoy horse riding |
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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Arond the Crater |
Look down the Crater |
Japan’s largest active volcano |
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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Over view from Daikanbo |
 At the top
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 Observatory place
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Stay
The most popular hot spring 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, 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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Japanese style accomodations Ryokan along the river |
Roten-buro or out side open air bath |
Japanese tradditiona meal used local ingredients |
Option
Aso Shrine is popular as a god protecting worshipers from traffic accidents, and exorcism,
marriae, and learning. Aso shrine one of the oldest and most prominent shrines in Japan.
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Shrine building |
Shimenawa, twisted straw rope has power to keep off evil sprits |
Ema, pentagon-shaped wooden plaque dedicate to Shrine |
The hidden tourist spot in Kumamoto prefecture, located just outside Oguni town in Aso region.
One of the area’s more well-known waterfalls. Looking like a mini-Niagara. It is very unique
waterfalls, you can actually climb behind the falls to see how the water has carved out the rock
over the year.
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The hidden tourist spot in Aso region |
View from outside of the Waterfalls |
View from behind the Waterfalls |
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
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.
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 narrow chasm cut through the rock, boat riding experience |
Exploring Takachiho Gorge using the walk-way |
Souvenir shops and Restaurants |
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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Entrance of Shrine, Torii gate |
The sacred tree, 800 years old |
Shrine main building |
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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The God shows the story of Shinto origin |
Amano Iwato Shrine, there is the Cave behind the shrine |
Amano Yasugawara, Gods & Goddesses had a discussion |
Leave Hotel in Kurokawa Onsen or Onsen Resort Aso
Exploring Kuju
Kuju Flower Park → 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
Option : the following site can be arranged as option.
Where to explore
The plateau resort area and is a part of Aso Kuju National Park.
The plateau of 600 to 1000 metre altitude, spreading at southern part of Kuju and Taisen
mountains foot, and is located in between Aso and Takeda.
The Park offers stunning seasonal displays of flowers set against beautiful mountain scenery.
Over 3 million flowers in 500 different varieties from spring to late autumn. The park covers 49
acres of the beautiful Kuju plateau, the Kuju mountain range making a stunning alpine back
drop and the sleeping buddha of Mount Aso, a vista in the distance.
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Entrance of Kuju Flower Park |
Over 3 million flowers in 500 different varieties |
Seasonal displays of flowers set against beautiful mountain scenery |
The best driving area where the beautiful scenery of Aso Kuju National Park can be enjoyed
The Handa kogen Plateau is located in the southern part of Kokonoe-cho, Kusu-gun.
Altitude is 800 to 1,200 m. By the opening of the Yamanami Highway in 1964, the area
became a nice sightseeing spot connected to Beppu Onsen and Yufuin in the north and
Aso in the south.
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The longest pedestrian suspension bridge in Japan and the 2nd leongest in the World
Splendid and beautiful view from the thrilling sunpension bridge over the Naruko river valley.
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Entrance of the pedestrian suspention bridge |
Beautiful scenery of Naruko river valley |
390 metre long, 173 metre height from Nariko River valley |
Option
It is called Niagara Falls of Japan, In the Ogata River, running through the center of the Ogata plain.
The falls, 120 meters wide and 20 meters hight, are selected as one of the best 100 falls in Japan.
Lava flows produced by the great eruption of Mt. Aso accumulated and chighreated Harajiri Falls.
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Water come from Ogara plain |
Over view of Waterfall 120m wide and 20m hight |
Dynamic Waterfall created by Mt. Aso eruption |
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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Main street in Yufuin located at the foot of mount Yufu |
70 shops, gift shop, galleries, curiosity item shops |
Many souvenios can be found |
Reproduced the townscape of the Cotswold region in England. The place was also used for
Harry Potter’s shooting location.
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Welcome to Yufuin Floral Village |
Theme area “spring of girl Heidi in the Alps” |
Reproduced the townscape of the Cotswold region |
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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Hot water gushes from the bottom of the lake |
Hot steam rises from its surface on a cold day |
Cafe restaurant by the lake |
Day 6 Chikugo region
Leave Hotel in Yufuin Onsen Resort
Transfer to Ukiha
Visiting Ukiha Inari Shrine
Fujii Apiary
Exploring Shirakabe-dori Avenue
Lunch at the featured restaurant Shirakabe
Visiting a Shochu brewery
Transfer to Fukuoka-city
Stay at Fukuoka-city, Western style Hotel, included breakfast
Dinner at Fukuoka-city, local speciality cuisines
Option : the following sites can be arranged as a option.
Pottery experience at Koishiwara
Tachiarai Peace Memorial Museum
Breath taking beautiful scenery harmonizes with the Shrine. Located at foot of Mino mountain
range, 130 m height from sea level. The 90 vermilion coloured Torii Gates stand on the 300 steps
stairs is introduced you from bottom area to the Shrine main building.
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To the Shrine |
Shrine main building |
Breath taking view from Shrine |
Asakura is the only area in Japan to use water wheels for irrigation. The irrigation system used the
Triple Water Wheel was completed in 1760. The water is supplied from Yamada weir in Chikugo
through the canal to the Triple Water Wheel. And then the water distributed to each rice field by
Triple Water Wheel.
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Yamada Weir in Chikugo river |
Asakura Triple Water Wheel |
Water supply to rice field |
Fujii Apiary
The apiary collecting honey while traveling with bees from Kagoshima to Hokkaido.
The Apiary was established in Asakura in 1909 and offers delicious Japanese milkvetch
honey and acacia honey, both of which have a deep and sophisticated taste.
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Welcome to Fujii Apiary |
Honey collected in Japan |
Honey from all over the World |
Time-honored scenery, back to 100 years ago. Located in Yoshii-machi, Shirakabe, literary
meaning is white wall. The avenue of houses with white wall were constructed about 100 years
ago. About 250 houses in the area has been designated as National important raditional buildings
preservation district.
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White painted clay walls considered fire protection |
All the houses are about 100 years old |
The canel running through the town |
Lunch
Featured Restaurant, Shirakabe, located at Shirakabe Avenue
The building is designated by Government as Traditional building at the Conservation district
in Ukiha-city. Japanese cuisines using best local ingredients that vary by season can be enjoyed.
The chef who makes that cuisines also experienced the imperial family’s cook.
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The building constructed 100 year ago |
Featured lunch menu |
Enjoy lunch |
Shochu is a Japanese distilled beverage less than 45% alcohol by volume. The shochu of
Beniotome Shuzo is distilled from Sesame. The brewery can be visited and there is a tasting
corner, Let’s sample Chochu.
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Visiting Shochu brewery |
Featured Shochu, Beniotone |
Enjoy tasting Shochu |
Akizuki is a former Castle town located in northern part of Asakura. You can enjoy the harmony
of countryside landscape and former castle town scenery that makes the atmosphere like a time
of 400 years ago.
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Sakurano-baba Street |
Cherry Blossoms |
Autumn leaves
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Pottery experience at Koishiwara
Make your own original Koishiwara-yaki pottery. Try your hand at making the famous local
Koishiwara-yaki pottery at Ota-gama pottery, by learning how to create your own piece of
Koishiwara-yaki pottery.
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Making own pottery |
Painting |
Your own piece |
Tachiarai Peace Memorial Museum
The main exhibit room displays a few letters and other items of kamikaze pilots who died in battle.
One case has photos of about 50 kamikaze pilots from Tachiarai Air Base and includes the following
information on each pilot: name, unit, plane used, date of death, and air base of final sortie.
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Peace Memorial Museum |
Zero-sen fighter |
Cockpit of Zero-sen |
In the harvest time, the northern Kyushu boasts many area with beautiful fruit orchards.
Fukuoka is one of the leading fruit-producing prefecture in all Japan.
The fruit production in Fukuoka is primarily concentrated in the southern Chikugo region
such as Ukiha, Asakura and Tanushimaru.
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Strawbery : December to May |
Grape : August to October |
Apple : August to December Persimmon : Oct. to Dec. |
Day 7 Fukuoka-city
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
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.
Shopping
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The largest and busiest JR train station in Kyushu |
The complex commercial facility, in the heart of Fukuoka-city |
The biggest shopping district in Kyushu |
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 high rise buildings,
all of which help make a modern urban landscape. There are many tourist attractions here
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Seaside Momochi area
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Fukuoka Tower | Seaside Park & Marizon |
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The water-front resort area JR Hakata Station and Tenjin |
Japan’s highest coastal tower, magnificent view from the top |
A complex facility for wedding hall, shops and restaurants |
Historical places
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Hakata Gion Yamagasa Festival is held in the shrine |
The oldest temple of the hingon sect in Japan |
Part of stone wall and canal, and the Tamon tower are still left |
The aquarium focuses on the aquatic life found around Kyushu. The main tank is a huge, seven
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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Marine World Uminonakamichi facing to Hakata bay |
Dolphines and sea lions Show |
Different kinds of marine life can be enjoyed |
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,
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Breathtaking panoramic view of Hakata bay |
Beautiful flowers can be enjoyable throughout the year |
Flower garden
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Your equiry can be sent by selecting the Enquiry Form link below.
You can also contact us by e-mail at info@japan-kyushu-tourist.com
And we would love to chat about your travel plans on the phone as well,
please ring our office a call in English Tel : +81-93-521-8897
Tour results
We are offering various types of tours, and the tour results up to now are shown links below.
Tailor-made tour Study tour Golf tour
Harazuru Onsen
A tranquil Onsen Resort near Fukuoka-city, located in Asakura-city on the banks of
Chikugo River. The quality hot spring is weakly alkaline and sulfur is mixed and has
the effect of dropping old horn and creating beautiful skin.
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Onsen area |
Chikugo River |
Chikugo River |
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Asakura Triple Water wheel |
Yamada Weir |
Ukai place, the cormorant fishing |
Location of Asakura
General information
| Address | Haki-kugumiya, Asakura-city, Fukuoka-prefecture |
| Access |
55 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka-city 50 minutes by a vehicle from Dazaifu-city 65 minutes by a vehicle from Yaanagawa-city 95 minutes by a vehicle from Kitakyushu-city |
Your equiry can be sent by selecting the Enquiry Form link below.
You can also contact us by e-mail at info@japan-kyushu-tourist.com
Tel : +81-93-521-8897, Fax : +81-93-521-8898
Address : AIM buiding 6th floor, 3-8-1 Asano, Kokura-kitaku, Kitakyushu-city, Fukuoka-prefecture
Toho Village
Hoshuyama district, a mountain area blessed with nature, Koisiwara district, pottery
industry representative of Kyushu.
Toho is a small village with a population of about 2,000 people in Fukuoka-prefecture,
and is located north side of Asakura-city. The Village consist of Hoshuyama district and
Koishiwara district. On July 5, 2017, the heavy rain disaster occurred in the northern part
of Kyushu, and Toho Village, both Hoshuyama and Koishiwara districts also suffered
great damages. Even, it takes a little time to return to previous conditions, you can enjoy
your journey here.
Hoshuyama district
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Koishiwara district
Koishiwara-yaki pittery
A type of Japanese traditional pottery in Koishiwara. The history dates back to the 17th century,
when the third Lord Kuroda Mitsuyuki (1628–1707) invited potters from Imari, Saga-prefecture
to Fukuoka
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Furnace for pottery
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Featured Pottery, Takatori-yaki Hachizan
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Featured Pottery, Koisiwara-yaki Tsurumi Pottery
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Lodge in the Ponta no mori (Ponta forest)
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Gyoja sugi
The big Cedar, called Gyoja sugi, literary meaning is Religious Trainee Cedar planted more
than 600 years ago. Circumference length : 8.3 metre, height : 52 metre.
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Pottery experience at Koishiwara
Make your own original Koishiwara-yaki pottery.
Try your hand at making the famous local Koishiwara-yaki pottery at Ota-gama pottery,
by learning how to create your own piece of Koishiwara-yaki pottery.
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Location of Toho Village
General information
| Address |
Village hall ; 6425 Oaza-Hoshuyama, Asakura-gun, Fukuoka-prefecture |
| Access |
70 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka-city 60 minutes by a vehicle from Dazaifu-city 80 minutes by a vehicle from Yanagawa-city 90 minutes by a vehicle from Kitakyushu-city |
| Population | 2,000 pupulation density : 39 / km2 |
Your equiry can be sent by selecting the Enquiry Form link below.
You can also contact us by e-mail at info@japan-kyushu-tourist.com
Tel : +81-93-521-8897, Fax : +81-93-521-8898
Address : AIM buiding 6th floor, 3-8-1 Asano, Kokura-kitaku, Kitakyushu-city, Fukuoka-prefecture
Yame & Hoshino village one-day tour
The city of Japanese Tea and Traditional Crafts. Located in the southern part of
Fukuoka-prefecture, Yame grew in size after the merger with Kurogi town,Tachibana
town,Yabe village,Hoshino village in 2010.
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
・English speaking tour attendant escorts your journey to produce a pleasant trip.
・Chartered vehicle is utilized as per number of person.
Itinerary
8:30 Depart Fukuoka-city
Transfer to Yame
Exploring Yame Central Tea Plantation
Visit Yame Traditional Craft Museum
Lunch at Yame Ginnoka
visit Sake brewery Kitaya
Transfer to Hoshino village
Exploring Hoshino village
Transfer to Fukuoka-city
18:00 Arrive at Fukuoka-city
Option : the following sites can be arranged as options.
Where to Explore
The country of Green Tea, the Green Tea grown in Yame is one of the highest grade of tea
throughout Japan. This is the large Tea plantation spreading on a gently sloping hilly area,
about 70 ha. There is an observatory at the top of hill, Ariake bay as well as Shimabara
Peninsula in Nagasaki-prefecture can be seen on sunny days.
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Yame is the Centre of Japanese artificial crafts. The Museum was built in 1986 with the
purpose of gathering traditional craft items together and transferring traditional techniques
and development of local industry.
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Japan’s largest Stone lantern |
Japan’s biggest Gold Buddhist Altar |
Hina doll |
White-walled townscape
The Fukushima area is designated as an important traditional buildings preservation area
by the Japanese government. Since the Edo Era (1603 – 1868), the area has flourished
as an economical and political base, and many merchant houses which retain the atmosphere
of that time remain even today, mainly in the towns of Miyano, Kyo, and Furumatsu.
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Kitaya is renowned Saka brewer in Yame,was founded some 190 years ago during the Edo
Era. The Sake is produced using high-grade rice if brewing quality rice of brewing cultivated
in Fukuoka-prefecture. The Brewery can be visited and enjoy sampling Sake.
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Featured Japanese restaurant Ginnoka
The restaurant Ginnoka uses Japanese old style house built 100 years ago, and located
next to the Sake brewery Kitaya. The restaurant opened in 2014 and serving Japanese
cuisines which is compatible with Sake using local abundant ingredients such as vegetables,
fruits and fresh river and sea fishes.
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The most beautiful village in Japan located in the southeastern part of Fukuoka Prefecture,
and east side of Yame-city, at altitudes between 200 and 1,000 metres above sea level.
As 84 percent of the village is covered with mountain forests, agriculture and forestry are
the two main industries.
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Terraced fields made by stonewall |
Tea Culture Museum |
Star Culture Center |
Option
The largest Shrine in Kyushu and the shrine is specified as Ichino-miya or the representative
Shrine in Chikugo region. Located in Kurume-city, stand at the middle of Kora Mountain.
From the Shrine compound, breath taking magnificent view of Chikugo plain can be seen.
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Torii Gate, entrance of Shrine |
Kyushu’s largest Shrine building |
Magnificent view from the Shrine |
The Wisteria Festival takes place between mid-April and early May. The tree is more than
600 years old. The total area of its scaffolding structure at 3,000 square meters and its
longest flower clusters measuring in at 150 centimeters, the tree looks truly spectacular
when it blooms.
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In the harvest time, the northern Kyushu boasts many area with beautiful fruit orchards.
Fukuoka is one of the leading fruit-producing prefecture in all Japan.
The fruit production in Fukuoka is primarily concentrated in the southern Chikugo region
such as Ukiha, Asakura and Tanushimaru.
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Your equiry can be sent by selecting the Enquiry Form link below.
You can also contact us by e-mail at info@japan-kyushu-tourist.com
Tel : +81-93-521-8897 , Fax : +81-93-521-8898
Address : AIM buiding 6th floor, 3-8-1 Asano, Kokura-kitaku, Kitakyushu-city, Fukuoka-prefecture
Tour results
We are offering various types of tours, and the tour results up to now are shown links below.
Tailor-made tour Study tour Golf tour
Ukiha and Yanagawa one-day tour
Exploring the two most featured destinations in southern part of Fukuoka-prefecture.
Ukiha: Located in the Chikugo plain, spread out at the foot of Mino mountain range
Enjoy a breath taking view in Ukiha and a time-honored scenery, back to 100 years ago
in Yoshii.
Yanagawa : The beautiful Canal town, recommended experience is Canal boat cruise
Traveling 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
・English speaking tour attendant escorts your journey to produce a pleasant trip.
・Chartered vehicle is utilized as per number of person.
Itinerary
9:00 Depart Fukuoka-city
Transfer to Ukiha
Visit Ukiha Inari Shrine
Exploring Shirakabe-dori Avenue
Lunch at Featured Restaurant, Shirakabe
Transfer to Yanagawa
Exploring Yanagawa
Back to Fukuoka-city
17:00 Arrive at Fukuoka-city
Where to visit
Breath taking scenery harmonizes with the Shrine, Ukiha Inari Shrine, located at foot of Mino
mountain range, 130 m height from sea level. The 90 vermilion coloured Torii Gates stand on
the 300 steps stairs is introduced you from bottom area to the Shrine main building.
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To the Shrine |
Shrine main building |
Breath taking view from Shrine |
Time-honored scenery, back to 100 years ago, Located in Yoshii-machi, Shirakabe, literary meaning is
white wall. The avenue of houses with white wall were constructed about 100 years ago. About 250
houses in the area has been designated as National important raditional buildings preservation district.
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Featured Restaurant, Shirakabe
The restaurant Shirakabe is in the former merchant’s building constructed in 1928. Japanese
cuisines using best local ingredients that vary by season can be enjoyed. The chef who makes
that cuisines also experienced the imperial family’s cook.
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Yanagawa Canal boat cruise is to board a small boat called the Donkobune and slowly
go down the river skillfully maneuvered by a boatman with bamboo pole.
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Listed on National Scenic Landmark, was built in 1697 as the villa of the Fourth Lord
Tachibana Akitora. At that time the region was called Hanabatake (Field of flower), so
the villa was named Ohana or Flower.
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Birthplace of Hakushu Kitahara
Yanagawa is the birthplace of renown poet Hakushu Kitahara, whose accomplishments
are marked by a memorial park and the many stone monuments bearing his works placed
throughout the city.
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Option
Sake breweries in Yanagawa
There are two authentic Sake breweries where you can enjoy tasting in Yanagawa.
Yanagawa Shuzo Sake brewery founded in 1890 and Kikubijin Shuzo Sake brewery
founded in 1735.
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Yanagawa Shuzo |
Kikubijin Shuzo |
Kikubijin Shuzo |
Your equiry can be sent by selecting the Enquiry Form link below.
You can also contact us by e-mail at info@japan-kyushu-tourist.com
Tel : +81-93-521-8897, Fax : +81-93-521-8898
Address : AIM buiding 6th floor, 3-8-1 Asano, Kokura-kitaku, Kitakyushu-city, Fukuoka-prefecture
Tour results
We are offering various types of tours, and the tour results up to now are shown links below.
Tailor-made tour Study tour Golf tour
Akizuki
Akizuki is a former Castle town located in northern part of Asakura.
It is a famous spot for cherry blossom in spring and fall foliage in autumn
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You can enjoy the harmony of countryside landscape and former castle town scenery
that makes the atmosphere like a time of 400 years ago.
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Location of Asakura
General information
| Address | Akizuki, Asakura-city, Fukuoka-prefecture |
| Access |
50 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka Airport 55 minutes by a vehicle from JR Hakata station 35 minutes by a vehicle from Dazaifu-city 70 minutes by a vehicle from Yanagawa-city 90 minutes by a vehicle from Kitakyushu-city |
Your equiry can be sent by selecting the Enquiry Form link below.
You can also contact us by e-mail at info@japan-kyushu-tourist.com
Tel : +81-93-521-8897, Fax : +81-93-521-8898
Address : AIM buiding 6th floor, 3-8-1 Asano, Kokura-kitaku, Kitakyushu-city, Fukuoka-prefecture
Yamada Weir
Only here in Japan, the stone-covered Weir constructed.
Yamada weir is a construction for the irrigation system that water is supplied from
Yamada weir in Chikugo through the canal to the Triple Water Wheel to rice field.
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Chikugo River |
Triple Water Wheel |
Rice fied |
The large and small stones are stacked against water flow, and leads water to the
irrigation canal while suppressing the momentum of the Chikugo River.
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Stone-overed construction |
Yamada Weir |
Water supply area |
The Yamada Weir was completed in 1790 and it is the now only structure in Japan.
Eso Hachiman Shrine
The Shrine was established in 673 next to Yamada Weir.
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Shrine gate, Torii |
Main Shrine building |
Deity of the Shrine |
Location of Asakura
General information
| Address | 161 Yamada, Asakura-city, Fukuoka-prefecture |
| Access |
50 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka-city 45 minutes by a vehicle from Dazaifu-city 60 minutes by a vehicle from Yanagawa-city 90 minutes by a vehicle from Kitakyushu-city |
Should you need further information please feel free to contact us.
Your equiry can be sent by selecting the Enquiry Form link below.
You can also contact us by e-mail at info@japan-kyushu-tourist.com
Tel : +81-93-521-8897, Fax : +81-93-521-8898
Address : AIM buiding 6th floor, 3-8-1 Asano, Kokura-kitaku, Kitakyushu-city, Fukuoka-prefecture
Shochu Brewery
Let’s sample Chochu at Beniotome Shuzo.
Shochu is a Japanese distilled beverage less than 45% alcohol by volume.
Typically shōchū contains 25% alcohol by volume, which is weaker than whisky
or standard-strength vodka but stronger than wine and sake.
The shochu of Beniotome Shuzo is distilled from Sesame.
The brewery can be visited and there is a tasting corner, Let’s sample Chochu
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Location of Tanushimaru
General information
| Address | 270-2 Masuoda, Tanusimaru-machi, Kurume-city, Fukuoka-prefecture |
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5 minutes by a vehicle from JR Tanushimaru station 70 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka-city 60 minutes by a vehicle from Dazaifu-city 60 minutes by a vehicle from Yanagawa-city 100 minutes by a vehicle from Kitakyushu-city |
| Open hours | 9:00 to 17:00 |
| Days closed | New year holidays |
Your equiry can be sent by selecting the Enquiry Form link below.
You can also contact us by e-mail at info@japan-kyushu-tourist.com
Tel : +81-93-521-8897, Fax : +81-93-521-8898
Address : AIM buiding 6th floor, 3-8-1 Asano, Kokura-kitaku, Kitakyushu-city, Fukuoka-prefecture