Kitakyushu & Nagasaki Field trip for IUJ international students

Type of the tour : Study tour

Customer :  International University of Japan

Participant : 34 International Studens and professor & Japanese staff, Student countries of origin are;

 Mongolia, Nepal, Vietname, Myanmer, Uzbekistan, Kyrgystan, Sri Lamka

Schedule : December 16 through 19, 2019

Where to visit : Nagasaki

Tour guide and conductor ; Masa Kondo, Japan KYUSHU Tourist

 

What to learn

1)Industrial revolution

Japanese industry at the end of 19^th century was 200years behind.

After Mathew C Perry came to Japan in 1853, Japan’s industrial Revolution was started.

Japan became the world’s leading industrialized country in only 100 years.

In this Field trip, let’s learn how Japan has become the world’s most industrialized country.

2) World Peace

Disastrous War must not be repeated. The Atomic bomb exploded in Nagasaki at 11:02 a.m. 

on August 9, 1945. Let us swear World Peace from Nagasaki.

3) Japan’s Christianity

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 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.

 

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Tour result

 

Day 1, December 16  

MaxToki 308    Urasa　8:27→ Tokyo　10:04

Monorail     Hamamatsu10:28→Haneda11:14

SFＪ81       Haneda　13:50→Kitakyushu 15:40

Transfer to Kitakyushu city

Mojiko and Kanmon Pedstrian tunnel

18:30              Arrive at Hotel, Comfort Hotel Kokura

 

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Day 2, December 17  

8:00              Leave hotel

TOYOTA MOTOR Kyushu

Higashida No.1 Blast Furnace

Lunch at Higashida Aeon MALL

NIPPON STEEL

Makiyama Higashi Citizen Center, including Lecture of professor Lee

17:30   Arrive at Hotel, Comfort Hotel Kokura

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Day 3, December 18  

9:00  Leave Hotel

Transfer to Sasebo-city, Nagasaki prefecture

Huis Ten Bosch back yard tour, included lunch       

17:30    Arrive at Hotel, Hotel Bellview Nagasaki

 

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Day 3, December 19  

9:00  Leave Hotel

World Peace learning in Nagasaki-city

Peace Park, Ground Zero, Atomic Bomb Museum

Glover Garden

Transfer to Nagasaki Airport

ANA3740   Nagasaki 15:30→Haneda17:05

          Transfer to University by chartered bus

20:30   Arrive at IUJ

 

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11 days Kyushu tour for Singapore customer

Type of the tour : Tailor made tour

Country of customer : Singapore

Number of participants: 5person

Schedule : Dec 8 through Dec 18, 2019

Transportation : Chartered jumbo taxi

Guide: English speaking driver

 

Where to explore

 Fukuoka, Saga, Nagasaki,Unzen, Kumamoto, Aso,Takachiho Yufuin, Beppu

 

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Tour result

 

Day 1, Dec 8

8:10   Arrive at Fukuoka Airport by SQ656

10:30-16:30 Saga sightseeing

Mifune yama rakuen Park   Arita Porcelain Park  Ureshino Tea Museum   

 Stay at Takeo Century Hotel

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Day 2, Dec 9

9:00  leave the hotel

Transfer to Nagasaki

Nagasaki Sightseeing

Peace Park, Grand zero Lunch at China town

Glover Garden, Oura Cathedral

Stay at Hotel New Nagasaki

 

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Day 3, Dec 10

 

9:00  leave the hotel

Transfer to Shimabara

Shimabara Castle and lunch at Himematsu-ya (special local cuisine)

Transfer to Unzen

Nita pass and Unzen jigoku

Stay at Unzen Toyokan

 

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Day 4, Dec 11

9:00  leave the hotel

Transfer to Kumamoto

Kumamoto Castle,Lunch at Sakuranobaba Josaien

Suiznji Park, Shimo-tori shopping street

Stay at Kumamoto Wasuki Tsukasakan

 

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Day 5, Dec 12

9:00  leave the hotel

Transfer to Aso

Aso Sightseeing

Mt. Aso, Daikanbo, Kusasenriga-hama

Lunch at Dengaku-no sato

Stay at ARDEN HOTEL ASO

 

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Day 6, Dec 13

 

9:00  leave the hotel

Transfer to Takachiho

Takachiho gorge, Takachiho Shrine, Amano Iwato Shrine

Stay at ARDEN HOTEL ASO

 

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Day 7, Dec 14

 

9:00  leave the hotel

Transfer to Beppu

Sightseeing Beppu

Jigoku-meguri (Umijigoku,bozu jigoku) foot bath

Lunch at Jigokumushi kobo

Yufuin sightseeing

Kinrin lake, yunotubo-gaido, floral village

Stay at Kanpo no Yado Beppu

 

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Day 8, Dec 15

 

9:00  leave the hotel

Transfer to Fukuoka

Yanagawa river cruise and lunch at Wakamatsuya : Eel

Tosu Premium Outlet shopping

Stay at TAISENKAKU

 

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Day 9, Dec 16

 

9:00  leave the hotel

Transfer to Ukiha area

Fujii honey shop

11:00-12:00 Nakano Orchards fruit picking: persimmons

Transfer to Itoshima

Lunch at Ichiran-no mori (ramen)

shopping

Stay at ANA CROWNE PLAZA FUKUOKA

 

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Day 10, Dec 17

9:00  leave the hotel

Fukuoka Yanagibashi fish market visit

Yusen-tei (Japanese tea experience)

Fukuoka Tower

Marinoa City Outlet (including lunch time)

Stay at ANA CROWNE PLAZA FUKUOKA

 

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Day 11, Dec 18

7:30  leave the hotel

7:45  Fukuoka Airport

 Back to home by SQ655

 

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What our Customer have to say

Thank you for your kind arrangement on the itinerary which is flexible and allow us time

to sightsee and to rest. All the hotel rooms are spacious enough for our needs and near to

each other. The pace is just right for us with enough time for onsen and relax. We are also glad

to have airport transfers both ways arranged, as we have many luggages.

Mr Bruce Ko, our driver was patient to us and provide excellent explanation on Atomic Bomb

museum and other attractions, catering to my mother in Mandarin. After we expressed interest

to see a mushroom farm, Bruce brought us to a farm and translated from the farm guide on the

growing and production of mushrooms. My mother and daughter enjoyed learning about the

process. Bruce took very good care of us during the trip.

 

Lunch (especially Unagi lunch) and dinner options are fantastic and thank you for taking care of

our dietary restrictions and made sure in advance that the raw items and beef items are excluded

accordingly for my mother and Kah Fook.

 

Feedback from one of participant is

1) Bruce (our driver) is good and attentive to our needs.

2) Agency/Bruce also recommended good local lunch options

3)Just to add that we learned a lot from the visit of mushroom farm on 10 Dec.

It is an educational experience for us. This is a good item to propose to your clients.

4)We also visited an area near Mount Aso where some houses are partly buried by volcano.

It was an eye opener for us as this is the first time we see the effects of volcano eruption.

5)We enjoyed the Yanagawa boat ride with the singing of folk song. Not so much  of the

Takachiho boat ride as we have to peddle ourselves.

 

Overall, we had an enjoyable trip and would recommend your agency to other friends who are

keen to visit Kyushu.

 

Merry Christmas and wishing you a great New Year ahead!

 

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Kitakyushu & Nagasaki study tour for ICU student

Type of the tour : Study tour

Customer :  International Christian University ( ICU )

Participant : 19 person (17 Studens,  professor from Canada and Univrsity staff)

    Student countries of origin : Philippines, Nepalese, Vietnamese, Sri Lankan, Chinese

Schedule : November 25 through 27, 2019

Where to visit : Kitakyushu and Nagasaki

Tour conductor and guide ; Masa Kondo, Japan KYUSHU Tourist

What to learn

1. Industrial modernization

  Japanese industry at the end of 19^th century was 200years behind.

  After Mathew C Perry came to Japan in 1853, Japan’s industrial Revolution was started.

  Japan became the world’s leading industrialized country in only 100 years.

  In this tour, to learn how Japan has become the world’s most industrialized country.

2. World Peace

  Disastrous War must not be repeated. The Atomic bomb exploded in Nagasaki at 11:02 a.m. 

  on August 9, 1945. to swear World Peace from Nagasaki.

3. Japan’s Christianity

  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 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.

 

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Tour result

 

Day 1, November 25

SFＪ75  Haneda　9:10→Kitakyushu 11:00

Mojiko Retro, lunch included

Kokura Castle

Makiyama Higashi Citizen Center

Mt. Sarakura, night view

 Arrive at Hotel, Comfort Hotel Kokura

 

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Day 2, November 26  

9:00 Leave hotel

Kitakyushu Innovation Gallery& Studio

Higashida No1 Blast Furnace

UNESCO World Heritage, Meiji Japan’s Industrial revolution / First Head office of Steel Works  

Transfer to Nagasaki

World Peace learning in Nagasaki-city

 Atomic Bomb Museum

Ground Zero ( Pope Francis visit on Nov24)

Peace Park

17:30   Arrive at Hotel, Hotel Wing Port Nagasaki

 

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Day 3, November 27  

9:00  Leave Hotel

Mt. Inasa, by Ropeway

Martyrdom of the 26 Saint of Japan ( Pope Francis visit on Nov 24)

26 Martyrs Museum

Lunch at Dejima wharf

Dejima

Oura Cathedral

Glover Garden

17:00  Arrive at Hotel, Hotel Wing Port Nagasaki

 

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5 days Kyushu tour for Malaysian customer

Type of the tour : Tailor made tour

Country of customer : Malaysia

Number of participant s: 4person

Schedule : Nov 2 through Nov6, 2019

Transportation : Chartered jumbo taxi

Guide: English speaking driver

Where to explore

 Fukuoka, Takachiho, Aso, Yufuin, Beppu, Ukiha

 

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Tour result

 

Day 1, Nov 2

8:20   Arrive at Fukuoka Airport by SQ656

10:00-15:30 Itoshima sightseeing

  Mataichino shio, Keya Cave cruise, Raizan Snnyoji temple

Stay at Hotel Monte Hermana

 

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Day 2, Nov3

9:30  leave the hotel

Transfer to Takachiho

12:00-13:00 Lunch at Hotel grateful Takachiho

Exploring Takachiho ; Takachiho Gorge, Takachiho Shrine

Transfer to Aso

 Exploring Aso ;  Mt.Aso, Daikanbo, Kusasenri-ga-hama

Stay at Oyado Kafugetsu Kurokawa

 

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Day 3, Nov 4

9:00  leave the hotel

Transfer to Yufuin

 Exploring Yufuin ; Yufuin floral village, Kinrinko Lake, Yunotubo avenue

Lunch at Yufuin yufu mabushi Shin Ekimae

Stay at Yufuin Bath Satoyama-safu

 

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Day 4, Nov5

9:00  leave the hotel

Beppu hell tour, foot bath

Lunch : Tempura

Stay at Hana Beppu Hotel

 

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Day 5, Nov 6

9:00  leave the hotel

Transfer to Fukuoka via Ukiha

Ukiha Inari Shrine

Lunch at Shirakabe (local special cuisine)

Fukuoka sightseeing

Stay at Mitsui Garden Hotel Fukuoka Gion

 

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What our Customer have to say

Our family of four recently engaged the service of Japan-Kyushu-tourist to show us around

Kyushu region. From the first enquiry Mr Masa Kondo and subsequently follow-up by

Ms Takako Hanami were very responsive and prompt in their email correspondence.

They have good suggestions for places to visit as well as restaurants that served local cuisines.

Since it’s a private tour we can dictate what we want to see and the length of stay at each attraction.

This made it very flexible and suited our style of travel. We take as long as we wanted wandering,

taking in the sights and many photo opportunities. The vehicle they arranged was top-notch with

plenty of room for comfort.

 

As for Mr Ko we cannot say enough good things about him. He is a careful driver who accompanied

us for five full days exploring Kyushu. His service is outstanding, professional, helpful, and courteous.

He is very punctual in picking us every morning. He is also very knowledgeable about the region of

Kyushu and respond to our questions promptly. The vehicle was kept clean and comfortable

throughout our trip.

 

Overall we had an enjoyable trip and it made it more so with a good driver/escort who is passionate

about his job. We would highly recommend japan-Kyushu-tourist and Mr Ko’s service to anyone

who is looking for a private tour in Kyushu.

 

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Itoshima one day tour for Malaysian family

 

Type of the tour : Tailor made tour

Country of customer :  Malaysia

Number of participant : 3person

Schedule :  October 23, 2019

Transportation : Chartered taxi with English speaking driver

 

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Tour result

9:00  Leave the hotel

 

Shiraito water falls, Yamame fishing

Lunch at featured seafood restaurant Isonoya

Beach Cafe

Sakurai Futamigaura

Mataichino shio

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What our Customer have to say

Thank you so much Takako-san and to Yasu-san (Mr. Maeda) for a arranging this trip for me

and my parents! Mr. Maeda was really helpful, understanding and very kind to us.

Brought us to where we requested and assisted my parents walk around. He recommended

delicious food as well.

 

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7 days Kyushu tour for Filipino customer

 

Type of the tour : Tailor made tour

Country of customer :  Philippines

Number of participant : 11 person

Schedule : September 25 through October 1, 2019

Transportation : Chartered small bus

Guide: English speaking guide

 

Where to explore

 Fukuoka, Yufuin, Beppu, Tosu

 

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Tour result

 

Day 1, Sep 25

 

10:00  Leave the hotel

Tochoji-Temple Kawabatadori Shopping street

Kushida Shrine

Kawabata Shopping street

Asahi Beer Factory tour

Seaside Momochi, Fukuoka tower

Stay at Solaria Nishitetsu hotel Fukuoka

 

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Day 2, Sep 26

 

9:30  leave the hotel

Yanagawa sightseeing

Canal boat cruise

Ohana Shotoen garden

Lunch at Wakamatsuya

Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine

Stay at Solaria Nishitetsu hotel Fukuoka

 

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Day 3, Sep 27

 

9:30  leave the hotel

Fruits picking, grape and persimmom

Lunch at Yufumabushi kinrinko

Yufuin floral village, Kinrinko Lake, Yunotubo avenue

Stay at Sanso Kannawa-en in Beppu

 

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Day 4, Sep 28

 

9:30  leave the hotel

Beppu hell tour

Lunch at Jigokumeguri kobo

Tosu Premium outlet  shopping

Stay at Solaria Nishitetsu hotel Fukuoka

 

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Day 5 & 6  Sep 29 & 30

 

Exploring Fukuoka by themselves

 

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Day 7, Oct 1

 

Return to Philippines

 

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Kyushu study tour for Indian customer

 

Type of the tour : Study tour

Country of customer :  Indian / Bhagwant University Ajmer

Number of participant : 4 person

Schedule : September 27 through 30, 2019

Transportation : Chartered jumbo taxi

Tour guide : Masa Kondo, Japan KYUSHU Tourist

Where to explore

 Fukuoka, Kitakyushu, Unzen, Shimabara, Nagasaki

 

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Tour result

 

Day 1, Sep 27

7:40  Arrive at Fukuoka Airport by D7 838

Fukuoka University visit

Fukuoka District Court

Transfer to Kitakyushu

Kitakyushu Innovation Gallery

Higashida No.1 Blast Furnace

UNESCO World Heritage, Imperial Head Office

Kokura Castle

Dinner at Indian restaurant in Fukuoka-city

Stay at Hotel in Fukuoka

 

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Day 2, Sep 28

8:00  leave the hotel

Transfer to Unzen

Foot bath, Hot foot 105, Japan’s longest

Souvenior Shop in Obama Onsen

Mount Unzen

Nita Pass

Lunch at Indian restaurant in Shimabara, TAJ MAHAL

Atomic Bomb Museum

Peace Statue

Stay at Hotel in Fukuoka

 

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Day 3, Sep 29

Sightseeing by themselves

Stay at hotel in Fukuoka

 

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Day 4, Sep 30

5:00 leave hotel

Retern to India

 

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What our Customer have to say

 

Bhagwant University Delegation Returns from Japan Visit

Dean (International) Prof. Mathur and Dy Registrar Dr Rajoriya informed that the four

member delegate has returned from Japan visit. The delegate members included

Dr Anil Singh, Chairman, Dr Asha Singh, Vice ChairPerson, Prof. V.K. Sharma, President,

and Ajay Goyal, Chartered Accountant and Finance Officer. During the September 27-30 visit,

the delegates members met Prof. Atsushi Otsu the Director (International Program) of

Fukuoka University. The program was organized and coordinated by Ms Kana IDE and

Mr. Masa Kondo of Japan Kyushu Tourist Co., Fukuoka.

 

The delegate visited Central Library and met the officials there. The University library is fully

automated and houses more than 40 million books in Engineering, Medicine, Management,

Pharmacy and other faculties.

The team members visited District Court of Fukuoka which also houses Family Court.

The actual court chamber was seen and explained by the PRO of Court. A book describing

the Court System in Japan was also handed to Indian delegates.

The Bhagwant University delegates also visited Kitakyushu Innovation Gallery, Higashida

Blast Furnace, World Heritage Site, Imperial Head Office, Yahata Port. Next day the delegate

visited Mount Unzen, Nita Pass, and Unzen Jigoku traditional village and also used warm

water spring. The other places visited by the delegates included Feugandake Eruption

Disaster Center, Shimbara Castle, Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum, Fukuoka Tower,

Shofukuji Temple, Tochoji Temple.

 

Japan is famous for Heavy Machinery, Electronic Goods, Mobile, Laptop and other advanced

technological innovations. The delegates stayed at Axis Hakata and WeBase Youth Hostel.  

The people of Japan are friendly and cooperative and experience of the delegates was great.

The Bhagwant University Officials thanked the Fukuoka counterparts for their excellent stay

and exposure to Japanese cultural, technical and managerial skills to be adopted by Indian system.

 

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JEITA Excursion / Japan’s Industrial Modernization in Kitakyushu

 

Type of the tour : Tailor-made Excursion tour, Study tour

Customer : JAITA, Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industrial Association     

Participant : 28 person

Schedule : September 13, 2019

Where to visit : Higashida, Kitakyushu

Tour guide : Japan KYUSHU Tourist  Masa Kondo

 

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What to learn

Japanese industry at the end of 19^th century was 200years behind.

After Mathew C Perry came to Japan in 1853, Japan’s industrial Revolution was started.

Japan became the world’s leading industrialized country in only 100 years.

To learn how Japan has become the world’s most industrialized country.

 

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Tour result

 

9:00 Depart JR Kokura Station

 

Kitakyushu Innovation Gallery

Higashida No.1 Blast Furnace

UNESCO World Heritage, Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution

12:00 JR Kokura Station

 

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6 days Kyushu tour for Malaysian customer

 

Type of the tour : Tailor-made tour

Country of customer :  Malaysia

Number of participant : 37 person

Schedule : Aug 30 through Sep 4, 2019

Transportation : Large chartered bus

Chinese speaking guide

Where to explore

  Yufuin, Beppu, Kumamoto, Aso, Nagasaki, Ukiha, Dazaufu, Yamaguchi, Kitakyshu, Fukuoka

 

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Tour result

Day 1, Aug 30, Yufuin & Beppu

 

7:40 Arrive at Fukuoka Airport by D7 538

Transfer to Yufuin

Exploring Yufuin

Lunch at Kagura in Yufuin

Beppu Hell tour, Jigoku Meguri

Chinoike Jigoku, Blood Pull Hell

Umi Jigoku, Sea hell

Stay at Hotel New Tsuruta (Beppu)

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Day 2, Aug 31, Beppu & Aso

 

9:00 leave hotel

Mount Tsurumi

Transfer to Aso

Lunch at Aso Buono

Mt.Aso and Kusasenri

Daikanbo

Stay at Kumamoto Castle Hotel, Kumamoto-city

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Day 3, Sep 1, Nagasaki

 

8:30 leave hotel

Transfer to Nagasaki

Exploring Nagasaki

Megane Bridge

Lunch at Yossu

Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum

Ground Zero

Dejima Wharf

Glover Garden

Chinatown, dinner

Stay at Hotel Marin World, Nagasaki-city

 

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Day 4, Sep 2, Ukiha & Dazaifu

 

8:30 leave hotel

Fruit picking , grape

Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine

Dinner at Mizutaki Hanamidori

Stay at Comfort hotel Hakata, Fukuoka-city

 

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Day 5, Sep 3, Yamaguchi & Kitakyushu

 

8:00 leave hotel

Motonosumi Shrine

Karato Fish Market

Kanmon pedstrian tannel

Lunch at Kaimon, Mojiko Retro, Grilled Curry

JR Moji Station

Mojiko Retro

Dinner at JR Hakata Station

Stay at Comfort hotel Hakata, Fukuoka-city

 

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Day 6, Sep 4

Back to Malaysia by D7 539

 

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What our Customer have to say

Everyone arrived home safely. Thank you very much for your arrangement.

Everyone enjoyed the trip & food.

I still have some friends who are interest to visit Kyushu, so once they confirm,

I’ll contact you again.

 

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8 days Kyushu tour for Filipino customer

 

Type of the tour : Tailor-made tour

Country of customer :  Philippines

Number of participant : 4 person

Schedule : July 19 through 26, 2019

Transportation : Jumbo taxi with English speaking driver

Where to explore

  Saga, Nagasaki, Unzen, Kumamoto ,Aso, Beppu, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka

 

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Tour result

 

Day 1, July 19

9:00  leave the hotel

Transfer to Saga

Tosu Premium outlet

Yoshinogari ruins , Arita

 

Stay at Takeo Century Hotel

 

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Day 2, July 20

9:00  leave the hotel

Transfer to Nagasaki

Nagasaki Sightseeing

Peace Park, Glover garden, Oura cathedral, Dejima

 

Stay at Hotel Wing Port Nagasaki

 

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Day 3, July 21

9:00 leave hotel

Transfer to Unzen

Unzen Jigoku-meguri,

Shimabara Sightseeing

 

Stay at Unzen Yumei Hotel

 

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Day 4, July 22

9:00 leave hotel

Transfer from Shimabara to Kumamoto by ferry

Kumamoto Castle, Joseian, Suizenji-Park

 

Stay at Riverside Hotel Kumamoto

 

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Day 5, July 23

9:00 leave hotel

 Transfer to Aso

 Aso sightseeing

 Mt.Aso, Daikango, Kusasenri-ga-hama

 

Stay at Aso Hotel 1bankan

 

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Day 6, July 24

9:00 leave hotel

 Transfer to Beppu

 Beppu sightseeing

 Jigoku-meguri,foot bath

 

Stay at Hotel AILE

 

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Day 7, July 25

9:00 leave hotel

 Transfer to Kitakyushu

 Kitakyushu sightseeing

 Mojiko Retro, Kokura Castle,Kitakyushu Manga Museum, Higashida

 

Stay at Comfort Hotel Kokura

 

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Day 8, July 26

9:00 leave hotel

 Transfer to Fukuoka

 Dazaifu Tenmangu-Shrine, Yanagawa

 

Stay at ANA CROWNE Plaza Fukuoka

 

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What our Customer have to say

Thank you for arranging our recent Kyushu tour package. It is well – arranged.

Our tour guide/driver was very good and way beyond his assigned duties. 

Thank you also for the personal tour of the old Nippon Steel factory.

It was very educational as well as fun.

 

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