Kurume, Yame and Hoshino village tour
The tour explore the Southern part of Fukuoka-prefeture
・Kurume : the most largest city in Chikugo regin
・Yame : The city of Japanese Tea and Traditional Crafts
・Hoshino village : The most beautiful village in Japan
Travelling route
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.
Itinerary
8:30 Depart Fukuoka-city
Transfer to Kurume
Visit Kora Taisha Shrine
transfer to Yame
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
Where to Explore
Kurume
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 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.
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 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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Featured tours
Fukuoka-prefecture tours
・ Kitakyushu-city one-day tour
・ Kawachi Wisteria garden & Kitakyushu-city one-day tour
・ Kitakyushu / UNESCO Industry Revolution one-day tour
・ Yanagawa & Dazaifu one-day tour
・ Munakata & Fukutsu / UNESCO Sacred region one-day tour
・ Munakata, Oshiama & Okinoshima / UNESCO Sacred region one-day tour
・ Toho village, Asakura and Ukiha one-day tour
・ Yoshii & Yanagawa Hina doll festival one-day tour
・ Kurume & Yame region one-day tour
Kyushu Round tours
・ 8 days Northern & Central Kyushu tour
・ 6 days North-West Kyushu tour
・ 6 days North-Eest Kyushu tour
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
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
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.
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
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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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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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The Hinadoll festival is a traditional Japanese event that announces the arrival of spring.
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Kurume, Yame, Hoshino village Located in the southern part of Fukuoka-prefecture |
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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 |
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.
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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
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Karatsu is a castle town. Yobuko is a fishing port town; morning market and fresh squid cuisine are famous |
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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.
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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 |
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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 |
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
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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 |
Kumamoto & Miyazaki-prefecture
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Major toursit destination in Central Kyushu; Kumamoto–city |
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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The large scale of the Dynamic Nature which cannot be seen in no other area in Japan. |
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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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
Fukuoka-prefecture travel guide
Fukuoka-prefecture only in Japan is selected by
CNN Travel as one of the top 19 places to visit in 2019
Fascinating history. Incredible eats. Natural beauty. If the Japanese seaside city
of Fukuoka isn’t already on your radar, its time to recalibrate your Japan travel plans.
Fukuoka Prefecture is a prefecture of Japan on Kyushu Island. The capital is the city
of Fukuoka. It is the ninth most populated prefecture ( 5,111 thousand population)
in Japan.
One of several host cities for the Rugby World Cup 2019, Fukuoka is the gateway to
the island of Kyushu. It’s the perfect destination for those looking to go beyond the
well-trodden destinations like Osaka, Tokyo and Kyoto and see a new corner of Japan.
Location of Fukuoka-prefecture
Featured destinations
The gate way to Kyushu and is the biggest cosmopolitan city in Kyushu.
Due to its location Fukuoka-city is the great starting point for exploring Kyushu
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.
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Historical place Dazaifu About 1300 years ago, in Dazaifu, there was a government
office to manage the entire Kyushu for a long period of 500 years at the present
Dazaifu. There are numbers of historical sites which reflect to the ancient history of
Dazaifu Tenmangu shrines in Japan.
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A beautiful canal town Yanagawa
Canal boat cruise can be enjoyed while experience the atmospheres of Japanese
castle town and rural Japanese life style. The estuary town facing the Ariake Sea
through the Chikugo River and Yabe River. People started to live here since ancient
times and the agriculture and fishery have been engaged in by making Horiwari
literary means the artificial canal.
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A Resort town belonging to Genkai Quasi-National Park located next to Fukuoka-city.
Itoshima is facing Genkai Sea that the dynamic wave makes beautiful coast line scenery,
and on the other side is surrounded majestic Seburi mountain range makes beautiful
country side landscape.
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The Sacred Island Okinoshiam and Associated site in the Munakata Region
has been registered on the UNESCO Wlorld Heritage in 2016.
Munakata Region is located in the west part of Fukuoka-prefecture and facing to
Genkai Sea.
The area are consist of Munakata, Fukutsu, Akama and Oshima Island.
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Agricultural industries spreading in the Kyushu’s largest Chikugo plain.
Chikugo region consists of Toho Village, Asakura, Akizuki, Ukiha, Kurume, Yame
and Hoshono Village.
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Featured tours
Fukuoka-refecture tours
・ Kitakyushu-city one-day tour
・ Kawachi Wisteria garden & Kitakyushu-city one-day tour
・ Kitakyushu / UNESCO Industry Revolution one-day tour
・ Yanagawa & Dazaifu one-day tour
・ Ukiha and Yanagawa one-day tour
・ Munakata & Fukutsu / UNESCO Sacred region one-day tour
・ Munakata, Oshiama & Okinoshima / UNESCO Sacred region one-day tour
・ Toho village, Asakura and Ukiha one-day tour
・ Yoshii & Yanagawa Hina doll festival one-day tour
・ Kurume & Yame region one-day tour
Kyushu Round tours
・ 8 days Northern & Central Kyushu tour
・ 6 days North-West Kyushu tour
・ 6 days North-Eest Kyushu tour
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
Hoshino Village
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.
The beautiful country side scenery
The terraced fields made by stonewall are using for rice caltivation and tea planting.
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Tea Culture Museum
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Star Culture Center
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Ikenoyama Camping Site
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Peace Flame
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Ikenoyama Onsen
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View from Ikenoyama
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Location of Chikugo
General information
| Address | Village hall : 13102 Hosino, Asakura-city, Fukuoka-prefecture |
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90 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka-city 80 minutes by a vehicle from Dazaifu-city 70 minutes by a vehicle from Yaanagawa-city 130 minutes by a vehicle from Kitakyushu-city |
| Population | 3,000 |
Fukuoka-prefecture tours
・ Kitakyushu-city one-day tour
・ Kawachi Wisteria garden & Kitakyushu-city one-day tour
・ Kitakyushu-city / UNESCO Industry Revolution one-day tour
・ Yanagawa & Dazaifu one-day tour
・ Munakata & Fukutsu / UNESCO Sacred region one-day tour
・ Munakata, Oshiama & Okinoshima / UNESCO Sacred region one-day tour
・ Toho village, Asakura and Ukiha one-day tour
・ Yoshii & Yanagawa Hina doll festival one-day tour
・ Kurume & Yame region one-day tour
Kyushu Round tours
・ 8 days Northern & Central Kyushu tour
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
Chikugo region travel guide
Agricultural industries spreading in the Kyushu’s largest Chikugo plain
Chikugo region consists of Toho Village, Asakura, Akizuki, Ukiha, Kurume, Yame
and Hoshino Village
Exploring Chikugo
Asakura is the only area in Japan to use water wheels for irrigation to rice field
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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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A tranquil Onsen Resort near Fukuoka-city and is located 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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Gate way |
 Chikugo River
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Onsen resort |
Ukiha blessed with nature where many orchards spread out at the foot of Mino mountain range.
Yoshii, in the center of Chikugo flourished as a post town during the Edo period, and there a lot
of Sake brewery which have established the Edo period. A fruits picking and Sake brewery
visit can be enjoyed here.
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Yoshii machi |
Ukiha machi |
Ukiha Inari 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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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 |
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The country of Green Tea, producing the highest grade tea |
Yame is the Centre of Japanese artificial crafts |
The most beautiful village in Japan |
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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Chikugo region is the best place for Fruits harvest exprience throughout the year.
Strawbery, Grape, Pear, Apple and Persimmon, in Asakura, Ukiha, Tanushimaru and Yame.
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Grape |
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Location of Chikugo
Fukuoka-prefecture tours
・ Kitakyushu-city one-day tour
・ Kawachi Wisteria garden & Kitakyushu-city one-day tour
・ Kitakyushu-city / UNESCO Industry Revolution one-day tour
・ Yanagawa & Dazaifu one-day tour
・ Munakata & Fukutsu / UNESCO Sacred region one-day tour
・ Munakata, Oshiama & Okinoshima / UNESCO Sacred region one-day tour
・ Toho village, Asakura and Ukiha one-day tour
・ Yoshii & Yanagawa Hina doll festival one-day tour
・ Kurume & Yame region one-day tour
Kyushu Round tours
・ 8 days Northern & Central Kyushu tour
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 atinfo@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