11 days Kyushu Tour

 

This tour explores throughout Kyushu and introduced a lot of featured tourist places are

introduced.  Start and end of the tour is Fukuoka-city.

 

Where to Explore 

Fukuoka-city  →  Nagasaki　 →　Shimabara   →　Unzen  →  Kumamoto  → Amakusa　

Ibusuki    →　Chiran　 →　 Kagoshima & Sakurajima Island   →　Kirishima  

Nichinan & Miyazaki  →  Hyuga   →　Takachiho   →　 Aso  →　Okubungo region

Yufuin   → 　Beppu   →　Kitakyushu-city  →　Fukuoka-city

 

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Tour conditions 

The tour is the private tour exclusively for your group.

・Minimum number : 4 person

・Maxum number : 30 person

・Tour date : please specify the date

・English, Chinese or Korean speaking guide is accompanied

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

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

    can be arranged.  

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

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

 

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 Travelling route 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Features of the tour

For enjoyable journey, the itinerary is to be planned in accordance with your own

pace and considering a physical conditions as well.

・Travelling route: Driving from destination to destination is a part of travel, so the best route is

　to be selected where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery.

・Local cuisines and special gurmet are to be included.

・Shopping are included on the travelling route.

The following will be included in accordance with your requests

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

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

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

　Sake brewery, Fruits picking.

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

　Takachiho, Nichinam and Hyuga,  Okubungo, Yufuin

・Onsen experience : Shimabara, Unzen, Obama, Ibusuki, Aso, Kurokawa, Yufuin, Beppu

・UESCO World Heritage  /  Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution: Kitakyushu, Nagasaki, Kagoshima

・UNESCO World Heritage / Hidden Christian Sites: Nagasaki, Shimabara, Unzen, Amaku-sa

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

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

 

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 Itinerary  

 

 Day 1     Nagasaki

 

Itinerary

Arrive at the Fukuoka airport

Transfer to Nagasaki-city

Atomic Bomb Museum   →　Ground Zero  →   Peace Park including Peace Statue &  Peace Fountain

Lunch at China Town or Nagaaki Wharf

Oura Cathedral  →　Glover Garden 　→　Dejima

Night view of  Mount Inasa

Stay at  Nagasaki-city , Western style Hotel, included breakfast

Dinner around JR Nagasaki station, local speciality Cuisines  

 

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Where to explore

One of Must visit destination in Kyushu.  The city have many oversea countries cultures and

the significant Japanese histories like no other areas.  In addition to above features, the geographical

conditions are creating fascinating tourism and now many tourists are visiting here.

Historical features  The following had exprienced in Nagasaki

 Natioanl isolation in Japan, Hidden Christian, Japan’s Industry modernization and Atomic bomb

Nagaaki Wharf  Elegant international & domestic  tourist harbour

Mount Inasa  Breathtaking panoramic view  of Nagasaki-city

Mount Inasa  One of the World’s three  beautiful night view

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Glover Garden  UNESCO World Heritage, the  largest number of visitor here

Peace Park  Let’s make World Peace and  everyone’s happiness

Path in Minamiyamate  Various gift shops,   restaurants, Café lined the street

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Oura Cathedral  The most significant Church,    Mother Teresa and Pope visited

Dejima    Only the trading port in Japan  during Natinal isolation

China Town  One of the three big China  town in Japan

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 Day 2    Shinabara & Unzen

 

Itinerary

Leave Hotel in Nagasaki

transfer to Shimabara

Shimabara Castle →　Samurai Street

Lunch at  Shimabara,  local cuisine Guzoni or Rokubei

transfer to Unzen

Nita Pass →　Unzen jigoku

Stay atUnzen Onsen Resort  Japanese style Hotel,  included dinner and breakfast

Dinner at Hotel : Japanese style kaiseki dinner included lacal spesiality cuisines

 

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Where to explore

Shimabara

Located in the Shimabara peninsula, the region spread in the foot of gentle mountain

and facing to calm sea. Shimabara is consist of two cities, Shimabara-city and

Minami-Shmabara-city.

Offers various enjoyable things such as Nature, Onsen, Castle town of Shimabara-city,

Hidden Christian history as well as Local Gourmets. 

Shimabara   Nature, Onsen, Castle town,  Christianity history, Gourmets.

Shimabara Castle  Symbol of Shimabar, almost   rectangular flatland castle

Samurai Houses  Even now, atmosphere in 18th   century is still remained

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Unzen 

Unzen is a beautiful highland Onsen Resort in Shimabara peninsula situated Unzen National Park 

The first area to be designated as a National Park in Japan and then the area has been developed

as Onsen Resort for both tourist Japanese and foreigner.

Even now, many tourist from all over the world are visiting here for enjoying Nature.

Unzen Highland Onsen Resort, different colour create seasonal beauty

Nita pass Magnificent scenery of mountain foot area & Ariake bay

Unzen jigoku White smoke rising from the   ground over a wide area

 

Itinerary

 

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Where to explore

Amakusa

An archipelago located west side of Kumamoto, beautiful landscape, seafood and local delicacies and 

marine activities can be enjoyed. Amakusa are connected to Shimabara by the Ferry and to Kumamoto

by the bridges.

Amakusa 9 inhabited islands & numerous  islands floating on a tranquil sea

Amakusa Gokyu / Pearl line Main islands are connected with Amakusa Five bridge, Pearl line

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

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Tomioka Castle Ruins The Castle in Amakusa Island built in 1605

Amakusa Cruise One of the most exciting exprience in Amakusa

Amakusa Onsen There are two Onsen, Matsushima and Shimoda

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Ibusuki Onsen

It is best known for its steaming sand baths along the beach, where bathers in a yukata, 

or Japanese bathrobe

Sand bath hall, changing room   shower facilities

Steam Sand bath facing to   Kinko Bay

Enjoy taking Steam Sand    bath

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Ikeda-ko Lake  The legendary monster “Isshi”  purported to live in the lake

Somen Noodel Nagashi  Serving cold Somen noodle,  swim in the revloving container

Meiji-gura Shochu Brewery   Enjoy tasting Shochu at the   time-honored Brewery

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Ryugu Shrine  A power spot of matchmaking  and good fortune in love.

Nagasaki-bana Cape  the southernmost point of  Satsuma peninsula

Nishi-Oyama JR Station  The southernmost railway  station in Japan

 

 Day 5   Chiran & Kagoshima

Leave Hotel in Ibusuki

Transfer to Chiran

Exploring  Chiran including Samurai Residence and Chiran Peace Museum   

Lunch at Chiran :  local cuisine of Kagoshima

Transfer to Kagoshima

Exploring : Kagoshima, Sengan-en Garden and Shoko Shuseikan

Exloring Sakurajima Island

Stay at Kirishima , Western style Hotel, included breakfast

Dinner at Kagoshima-city, local speciality Cuisines

 

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Where to explore

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Where to explore

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Takachiho

Located in the center of the Kyushu mountain area where about 40km away from

Aso and is steeped in Japanese mythology.

It is the supposed site of legend where Amaterasu, the Shrine Sun Goddess, disturbed by her

brother’s cruel pranks, hid herself in a cave, prompting the other gods and goddesses to try and

lure her out.

 

Takachiho Gorge

The narrow chasm cut through the rock by the Gokase River. The nearly sheer cliffs lining the gorge

are made of slow forming volcanic basalt columns which resemble the scales of a dragon where the

stone twisted and flowed as it formed.

 

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Takachiho Shrine

 located just west of the town center, is nestled in a grove of tall cedars. During the day the shrine’s 

nondescript, unpainted buildings blend in naturally with the surrounding trees. The light that filters through,

brings with it an air of calm, peaceful reverence.

 

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Amano Iwato Shrine

Legends of Japanese mythology. In the story, Amaterasu, the Shito sun goddess, became so outraged

by her brother’s cruel pranks that she hid herself in a cave, refusing to come out and depriving the

world of her life-giving light. 

 

Leave Hotel in Takachiho

Transfer to Aso

Enjoy the magnificent scenery by Aso Tourist Tram

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

Exploring Aso

  Kusaenri-ga-hama  →　Mount Aso　→　Daikanbo

Stay at Aso, Kurokawa Onsen  or  Onsen resort Aso, Japanese style Hotel, included dinner and breakfast

Japanese style kaiseki dinner included lacal spesiality cuisines　

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Itinerary

Leave Hotel in Kurokawa Onsen or Aso

Transfer to Yufuin through Okubungo

Exloring Yufuin

  Yunotsubo Avenue  →　Yufuin Floral Village　→　Kinrinko lake

Transfer to Beppu

Lunch at Beppu ; Jigokumushi-kobo, steamed Cuisines

Exploring Beppu

   Beppu Hell tour →  Foot bath

Stay at  Beppu,  Western style Hotel, included breakfast

Dinner at Beppu Onsen town, local speciality Cuisines

 

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Where to explore

Graceful Onsen Resort located in the Yufu basin surrounded by Mount Yufu and Tsurumi

One of the most popular among ladies and International tourist visits to here are increasing. 

Mount Yufu  Gentle mount Yufu can be seen  graceful Onsen Resort

Yufuin Station Street  In front of JR Yufuin Station  a elegant street appear

Yunotsubo Avenue  70 shops, gift shops, galleries curiosity item shops, cafes

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Shitan-yu The old public outdoor mixed bath with a thatched

Kinrinko lake The landmark in Yufuin, hot water gushes from the bottom

Yufuin Floral Village Reproduced the townscape of the Cotswold region in England

 

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Beppu

The popular hot spring town nestle at the foot of volcanos, Mt. Yufu and Mt. Tsurumi.

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Featured tours

Kyushu Round tours  

・ 11 days Kyushu tour

・ 8 days Northern & Central Kyushu tour

・ 8 days Southern Kyushu tour

・ 6 days North-West Kyushu tour

・ 7 days Central Kyushu tour

・ 6 days North-Eest Kyushu tour

 

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Ibusuki travel guide

 

Ibusuki and surrounded araa Satsuma peninsula extends about 50 kilometers south from

Kagoshima-city, making up the southwestern section of Kagoshima-prefecture. The peninsula offers

a mixture of hot springs, subtropical natural attractions and cultural sites.

Ibusuki is an onsen resort that is famous for its sand baths, where bathers are buried in naturally

heated sand.

 

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Ibusuki Onsen resort

Steaming sand bath

It is best known for its steaming sand baths along the beach, where bathers in a yukata, or Japanese

bathrobe get buried in the sand up to their neck.  The sand heated by steam containing marine minerals 

is scientifically proven to have therapeutic effects on neuralgia, rheumatism, back pain and other ailments.

Sand Bath Hall SARAKU

Sand Bath, Kinko bay

Sand Bath

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Ikeda-ko lake​

A circumference of 15 km and a maximum depth of 233 meter, where was created by

volcanic activity long ago. Large eel with a length of 2 meter and circumference of 50 cm

inhabit the lake. It was also known as the lake of a legendary monster called ” Issy” 

purported to live in the lake. 

Monster called Issy

Flower garden

Mount Kaimon

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Nishi-Oyama Station

The Station is the southernmost railway station in Japan operated by JR, boasts a breathtaking view of

Kaimon-dake volcano to the front.

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Ryugu Shrine

It is the Urashima Taro legendary shrine peninsula and this shrine is becoming popular as a power spot

of matchmaking and good fortune in love.

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Nagasaki-bana Cape

The cape is the southernmost point of Satsuma peninsula, where a white lighthouse stands.

You can enjoy the view of the magnificent Mount Kaimondake and rocks with the sea spray

wearing them. The Cape is said to be the birthplace of the legend of Ryugu.

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Meiji-gura

Enjoy tasting Shochu at the most famous Shochu brewery in Kagoshima Meiji-gura is

Satsuma Shuzo’s Shochu brewery and museum.

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Makurazaki Osakana Center

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Somen noodle nagashi

The unique Somen noodle nagashi in Tosenkyo revine in Kaimon open throughout the 

year serving cold Somen noodle that swim in the revloving container.

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 Location of Ibusuki

　　

 

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 General information on Ibusuki-city  

 

Address	City hall ; 2424 Juchu Ibusuki-city, Kagoshima-prefecture
Access	1 hour and 40 minutes by a vehicle from Kagoshima Airport 50 minutes by a vehicle from Kagoshima-chuo JR Station 55 minuted by JR Express train from Kagoshima-chuo JR Station 1 hour and 15 minutes by local train from from Kagoshima-chuo JR Station
Transportation	Kagoshima kotsu bus
Population	40,000            Pupulation density : 270 / km2

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Featured tours 

Kyushu Round tours

・ 11 days Kyushu tour

・ 8 days Northern & Central Kyushu tour

・ 8 days Southern Kyushu tour

・ 6 days North-West Kyushu tour

・ 7 days Central Kyushu tour

・ 6 days North-Eest Kyushu tour

 

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8 days Southern Kyushu tour

 

This tour explores Southern Kyushu in Miyazaki-prefecture and Kagoshima-prefecture

and introduced a lot of unique and featured tourist places are introduced. 

Start and end of the tour is Fukuoka-city .

 

Where to Explore  

Fukuoka-city → Ibusuki → Satsuma Peninsula 　→  Kagoshima ＆ Osumi Peninsula

Kirishima → Nichinan & Miyazaki → Hyuga → Takachiho → Fukuoka-city  

 

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Tour condition 

The tour is the private tour exclusively for your group.

・Minimum number : 4 person

・Maxum number : 30 person

・Tour date : please specify the date

・English, Chinese or Korean speaking guide is accompanied

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

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

    can be arranged.  

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

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

 

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 Travelling route 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Features of the tour

For enjoyable journey, the itinerary is to be planned in accordance with your own

pace and considering a physical conditions as well.

・Travelling route: Driving from destination to destination is a part of travel, so the best route is

　to be selected where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery.

・Local cuisines and special gurmet are to be included.

・Shopping are included on the travelling route.

The following will be included in accordance with your requests

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

　Sand bath, Wild horse watching, Foot bath, Sake brewery, Fruits picking.

・Dynamic and beautiful Nature  ; Satsuma Peninsula,  Sakurajima Island, Takachiho,

　Nichinam and Hyuga

・Onsen xperience : Ibusuki

・UESCO World Heritage  /  Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution: Kagoshima

・Japanese Cultural Historical sites : Chiran, Kagoshima, Kirishima, Obi, Mimitsu, Takachiho　

 

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 Itinerary  

 

 Day1   Ibusuki  

 

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 Day 2   Satsuma Peninsua

 

​Itinerary

Leave Hotel in Ibusuki  

Exploring Satsuma Peninsula

   Ryugu Shrine and Nagasakibana Cape

   Makurazaki Osakana Center and Meiji-gura Shochu Brewery

   Ikeda-ko lake

Lunch at Tosenkyo : Somen noodel nagashi

Transfer to Chiran

Exploring Chiran  including Samurai Residence and Chiran Peace Museum  

Transfer to Kagoshima

Stay in Kagoshima, Western style Hotel, included breakfast

Dinner at Kagoshima-city, local speciality Cuisines

 

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Where to explore

The Satsuma Peninsula which projects south from the southwest part of Kyushu.

To the west lies the East China Sea, while to the east it faces the Osumi Peninsula across

Kagoshima Bay. Near the southern tip of the peninsula is the 924-metre Mount Kaimon

and the hot springs of Ibusuki Hot Spring.​

Ikeda-ko Lake  The legendary monster “Isshi”  purported to live in the lake

Somen Noodel Nagashi  Serving cold Somen noodle,  swim in the revloving container

Meiji-gura Shochu Brewery   Enjoy tasting Shochu at the   time-honored Brewery

Ryugu Shrine  A power spot of matchmaking  and good fortune in love.

Nagasaki-bana Cape The southernmost point of  Satsuma peninsula

Nishi-Oyama JR Station  The southernmost railway  station in Japan

Samurai Residence Time back to 200 years ago, 800m long street & residences

Samurai Residence The beautul gardens at residence shows the history

Chiran Peace Museum The museum is located at former Chiran zero-sen airbase

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 Day 3    Kagoshim & Kirishima

 

Itinerary

Leave hotel in Kagoshima

Exploring Kagoshima-city

   Sengan-en Garden and Shoko Shuseikan ( UNESCO World Heritage site  )

Transfer to Sakura-jima Island by Sakura-jima Ferry

Exploring Sakura-jima Island

Transfer to Kirishima

Visit Black Vinegar factory in Kirishima

Stay at Kirishima Onsen Resort,  Japanese style Hotel,  included dinner and breakfast

Dinner at Hotel : Japanese style kaiseki dinner included lacal spesiality cuisines

 

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Where to explore

Kagoshima-city is the southernmost major city in Kyushu which can see Sakura-jima Island

which raises the smoke across the Kagoshima Bay. 

Kagoshima prospered in the Edo period as a castle town.

Sengan-en Garden  The time-honored Japanese  garden made by Shimazu lord

Shimazu family residence   Renown Shimazu feudal lord’s   house in Sengan-en

Shoko Shuseikan    World Heritage, Meiji Japan’s   Industrial Revolution

Sakurajima  Still active volcano, the  dynamic rising white smoke

Yunohira Observatory  The highest observatory, 360  degree panoramic view

Arimura Lava Observatory Sata The Oservatory fomed by   lava with 1km path

Sata Cape The southernmost Cape of main land Japan at 31′ 00″ latitude

Sata Cape The Cape is home to many sub-tropical flowers

Black Vinegar The Fukuyama area, home to   the Japanese black vinegar

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 Day 4 　Kirishima & Nichinan & Miyazaki 

 

Itinerary

Leave Hotel in Kirishima Onsen Resort 
Visit Krishima jingu Shrine   

Transfer to Nichinan

Exploring Nichinan and Miyazakii : to be selected three places where you want to visit

  Toi Cape →  Udo Shrine　→　Obi Castle Ruins　→　Nichinan Coast, Horikiri Pass 

  Miyazaki Shrine

Stay at Miyazaki, Western style Hotel, included breakfast

Dinner at Miyazaki-city, local speciality Cuisines

 

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Where to explore

Kirishima

Located in the northeastern part of Kagoshima and is the entrance to the Kirishima

district of Kirishima Yaku National Park.

Kirishima Shrine Constructed in 1715, at the Kirishima mountain foot

Shrine main building  One of the most beautiful  Shrine in Kyushu

Kirishima Onsen    High land Onsen Resort at  the mountain foot of Kirishima

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Miyazaki & Nichinan

Facing the Pacific Ocean with a beautiful coastline contains placed of natural beauty, 

like Aoshima and Toi-misaki Cape.

Toi Cape Wlild horses are living on the gentle hills at Cape

Udo Shrine  Exciting Shine,  located the cave of the cliff side,the Pacific Ocean

Obi Castle Ruins    The dynamic Castle, moss-covered stone walls

Sun Messe Nichinan  Japan’s own replica of Moai  Statues

Horikiri Pass 60m altitude pass, look down at view of the Pacific Ocean

Miyazaki Shrine   The oldest and most important shrine in the Miyazaki-city

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 Day 5 　Hyuga

 

Itinerary

Leave Hotel in Miyazaki

Transfer to Hyuga

Exploring Hyuga Cape

 Cruz Sea  →  Umagase  →　Mimitsu

Lunch at Hyuga : local cuisine in Miyazaki

Transfer to Takachiho

Stay in Takachiho, Japanese style Hotel, included dinner and breakfast

Japanese style kaiseki dinner included lacal spesiality cuisines

 

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Where to explore

Hyuga

A bay city, facing the Hyuga nada Sea. The whole area along Hyuga Cape with its many

exposed rocks is designated as the Nippo-Kaigan Quasi-National Park. 

Umagase at the top of Hyuga Cape is a precipitous cliff of pillar-like rock, towering as high as 70m.

Hyuga Cape Dynamic scenic beauty area facing to Hyuga bay

Cruz Sea Your Wishes come true Cruze Sea obsevatory

Cruz Sea Cross shaped rock, the narrow terrain eroded by rivers

Umagase Intricate waterways sandwiched  between cliffs with 70 m high

Mimitsu Port town, the atmosphere of the 19th century is still remained

Hyuga Sun Park A complex leisure facility with  Onsen facilities and road stations

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 Day 6   Takachiho　

 

Itinerary

Leave Hotel in Takachiho

Exploring Takachiho

  Takachiho Shrine  →　Takachiho Gorge　→　Amano Iwato Shrine

Lunch at Takachiho : local cuisine in Takachiho

Transfer to Fukuoka–city

Stay at Fukuoka-city, Western style Hotel, includedbreakfast

Dinner at Fukuoka-city, local speciality Cuisines

 

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Where to explore

Takachiho offers dynamic and powerful Takachiho Gorge and birthplace of Japanese mythology

It is the supposed site of legend where Amaterasu, the Shrine Sun Goddess, disturbed by her

brother’s cruel pranks, hid herself in a cave, prompting the other gods and goddesses to try and

lure her out.

 

Takachiho Gorge

The narrow chasm cut through the rock by the Gokase River. The nearly sheer cliffs lining the gorge

are made of slow forming volcanic basalt columns which resemble the scales of a dragon where the

stone twisted and flowed as it formed.

Takachiho Shrine

 located just west of the town center, is nestled in a grove of tall cedars. During the day the shrine’s 

nondescript, unpainted buildings blend in naturally with the surrounding trees. The light that filters through,

brings with it an air of calm, peaceful reverence.

Amano Iwato Shrine

Legends of Japanese mythology. In the story, Amaterasu, the Shito sun goddess, became so outraged

by her brother’s cruel pranks that she hid herself in a cave, refusing to come out and depriving the

world of her life-giving light. 

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 Day 7     Fukuoka-city  

 

Itinerary

Leave Hotel

Exploring  Fukuoka-city

Lunch : local cuisine in Fukuoka-city

Stay in Fukuoka-city , Western style Hotel, includedbreakfast

Dinner at Fukuoka-city, local speciality Cuisines

 

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Where to explore

Fukuoka-city has a long history as commercial town and castle town, and prospered as important

district to Asian Continent for many years.   Now, Fukuoka-city is the International bub of Kyushu,

the nation’s fourth largest economic zone. 

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

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

 

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

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

Tenjin The biggest shopping district in Kyushu

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

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

Tochoji Temple The oldest temple of the Shingon sect in Japan

Kushida Shrine Hakata Gion Yamagasa Festival is held in the shrine

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

Nakasu One of the largest entertainment district in western Japan

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 Day 8   Leave Fukuoka-city to Home

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Featured Kyushu Round tours  

・ 11 days Kyushu tour

・ 8 days Northern & Central Kyushu tour

・ 8 days Southern Kyushu tour

・ 6 days North-West Kyushu tour

・ 7 days Central Kyushu tour

・ 6 days North-Eest Kyushu tour

 

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Kagoshima-prefecture travel guide

 

Kagoshima-prefecture is located at the southwest tip of Kyushu on the Satsuma Peninsula

and Osumi Peninsula. This prefecture also includes a chain of islands stretching further to

the southwest of Kyushu for a few hundred kilometers.

The prefecture boasts a chain of active and dormant volcanoes, including the great

Sakura-jima Island, which towers out of the Kagoshima bay opposite Kagoshima-city.

 

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Location of Kagoshima-prefecture

　　

 

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Where to explore

Kagoshima-city

The city is southernmost capital in Kyushu ;  Sakura-jima which raises the smoke across the Kagoshima Bay. 

Kagoshima prospered in the Edo period as a castle town, and is a hometown of Takamori Saigo who

contributed to the Meiji Restoration.

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Ibusuki and Satsuma peninsula

Ibusuki and surrounded araa Satsuma peninsula extends about 50 kilometers south from Kagoshima-city, 

making up the southwestern section of Kagoshima Prefecture. The peninsula offers a mixture of hot springs,

subtropical natural attractions and cultural sites. Ibusuki is an onsen resort that is famous for its sand baths,

where bathers are buried in naturally heated sand.

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Chiran

Called a small Kyoto in Kagoshima, offer you a fine collection of Samurai houses and gardens that were built

about 260 years ago. During World War 2, Chriran was a Kamikaze pilots based who perticipated in the

Battle for Okinawa. 

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Kirishima

Located in the northeastern part of Kagoshima and is the entrance to the Kirishima district of Kirishima 

Yaku National Park, which includes the Kirishima volcanic chain,  Sakura-jima Island and Yaku shima Islands.

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Featured tours in Kyushu 

・ 11 days Kyushu tour

・ 8 days Northern & Central Kyushu tour

・ 8 days Southern Kyushu tour

・ 6 days North-West Kyushu tour

・ 7 days Central Kyushu tour

・ 6 days North-Eest Kyushu tour

 

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Kyushu customized tours

 

Japan KYUSHU Tourist is the specialist of Fukuoka and Kyushu tour

We offer various types of customized private tours exclusively for you.

Our Services

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

 

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

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

  

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Kyushu Round tours 

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

in Kyushu.  The starting and finishing place of the tour is Fukuoka-city.

11 days  Kyushu tour	8 days Northern & Central Kyushu tour	8 days Southern Kyushu tour
The itinerary is covered featured destinations and must see places throughout Kyushu	Travel 5 prefectures Fukuoka,  Saga,  Nagasaki,  Kumamoto , Oita  prefecture	Kagoshima, Chiran, Ibusuki, Satsuma peninsula, Nichinan Miyazaki, Hyuga, Takachiho

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6 days North-West Kyushu tour	7 days  Central Kyushu tour	6 days North-Eest Kyushu tour
Saga, Nagasaki, Shimabara, Unzen , Yanagawa, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka	Amakusa, Kumamoto, Aso Kurokawa, Takachiho  Okugungo, Chikugo, Fukuoka	Asakura, Ukiha,  Okugungo Yufuin, Beppu, Usa, Kunisaki Peninsula, Kitakyushu , Fukuoka

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Short tours

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

Fukuoka-prefecture and near Fukuoka-prefecture.

The starting and finishing place of the tour is Fukuoka-city.

If required, the starting place of the tour can be changed to Kitakyushu-city, Nagasaki-city

or Saga-city.

 

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Fukuoka-prefecture  

Fukuoka is the largest prefecture in Kyushu and has gate way from other area in Japan

and Overseas countries and the starting point of journey to any destinations in Kyushu.

The prefecture only in Japan isselected by CNN Travel as one of the top 19 places to visit in 2019 

Fukuoka one-day tour	Yanagawa & Dazaifu one-day tour	Itoshima one-day tour
Fukuoka-city is the Heart of Kyushu. this tour introduce historical places and local traditionalareas.	Yanagawa is a Castle town with beautiful canal facing to Ariake bay.  Dazaifu is must visit place in Fukuoka-prefecture has 1300 years history	Itoshima is a resort town with beautiful dynamic Genkai Sea; seafood gourmet, rural landscape, local products shopping, Sake brewery are offered

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Munakata & Fukutsu UNESCO/Sacred region one-day tour	Munakata, Oshiama & Okinoshima /UNESCO Sacred regin one-day tour	Toho village, Asakura Ukiha one-day tour
UNESCO World Heritage sites in Munakata and Fukutsu. Discover Japanese history from ancient time	UNESCO World Heritage sites in Munakata and Oshima Island. Worship the Sacred Island from Okinoshima Island	Agricultural industries spreading in the Chikugo plain; beautiful rural landscape, fruit picking, Sake brewery, Onsen

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

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Kitakyushu one-day tour	Kawachi Wisteria garden & Kitakyushu one-day tour	Kitakyushu / UNESCO Industry Revolution one-day tour
World leading Environmental Future city, and blessed with  spectacular & stunning nature	The tour is operated during Kawachi Wisteria blossom period from mid-April to mid-May	Kitakyushu-city contributed to Japan’s industrial modernization with unprecedented speed in the world

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Kitakyushu-city hiking tour
Abundant hiking opportunities in the beautiful nature of Kitakyushu-city

 

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Saga-prefecture  

Saga-prefecture is located in the northern part of Kyushu and are adjacent to Fukuoka-prefecture

in the east and to Nagasaki-prefecture in the west.

The north side faces Genkai Quasi-National Park with scenic coast line. In the south, the Saga

plain that is adjacent to Ariake Sea is spreading.

Saga-city one-day tour	Takeo & Yutoku Inari Shrine one-day tour	Karatsu & Yobuko one-day tour
The capital of  Saga–prefecture One of the birth place of Japanese Industrial modernization	Onsen Resort Takeo Yutoku is one of the most famous Inari shrines in Japan	Karatsu is a castle town. Yobuko is a fishing port town; morning market and fresh squid cuisine are famous

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Arita & Imari one-day tour
Arita and Imari are porelain towns with 400 years history. Both places have different feature of porcelain respectively.

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Nagasaki-prefecture  

Nagasaki-prefecture is located north-west side of Kyushu and borders Saga-prefecture

on the east, and is otherwise surrounded by Seas.

It also includes a large number of islands such as Tsushima and Iki. Most of the prefecture is

near the coast and there are a number of ports such as Nagasaki-city and a United States Navy

base at Sasebo–city.

Nagasaki one-day tour	Nagasaki / UNESCO Hidden Christian sites one-day tour	Nagasaki / UNESCO Hidden Christian sites 3 days tour
Centred on Nagasaki harbour, greatly contributed to Japan’s modernization since establishment of Dejima	To show how Christians have been continued their faith since Christianity was propagated to Japan	Introduce the Christian faith continued even during the ban on Christianity

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Nagasaki / UNESCO  Industrial Revolution  one-day tour	Shimabara & Unzen 2 days tour	Sasebo & Huis Ten Bosch one-day tour
The origin of Japan’s modernization. Nagasaki contributed for Shipbuilding and Coal Mining	Main tourist destinations in Shmabara peninsula. Shimabara is facing Sea and has UNESCO World Heritage sites. Unzen is a beautiful highland Onsen Resort	The town surrounded azure sea with breathtaking 99 islands scenery, and beautiful theme  park Huis Ten Bosch

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Oita-prefecture  

Oita-prefecture is on the north-eastern section of Kyushu and is bordered by Miyazaki-prefecture

to the south, and Fukuoka-prefecture and Kumamoto-prefecture to the west.

The prefecture is a representative Onsen Resort area in Japan, and most recommended Onsen

Resorts are Beppu and Yufuin.

Yufuin & Beppu Onsen 2 days tour	Usa & Kunisaki one-day tour
Two major Onsen Resorts in Oita-prefecture, Yufuin is a . beautiful & tranqil Onsen and Beppu is one of the most famous Onsen in Japan	Tranquil country side spreading around Usa Shrine that one of the most beautiful shrine in Japan

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Kumamoto & Miyazaki-prefecture  

Located in the center of Kyushu, Mount Aso, an extensive active volcano, is in the east of

Kumamoto-prefecture. This volcano is located at the center of the Aso caldera.

Kumamoto, Aso Takachiho 3 days tour	Takachiho one-day tour	Amakusa / UNESCO Hidden Christian sites 2 days tour
Major toursit destination in Central Kyushu; Kumamoto–city Aso and Takachiho	Takachiho offers the dynamic  nature of Takachiho Gorge, and the roots of Japanese culture in the birth place of Japanese mythology	Introduce Japanese Christianity history of continuing faith while coexisting with Japanese traditional religion

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Aso & Takachiho  Dynamic Nature 2 day tour
the large scale of the Dynamic Nature which cannot be seen in no other area in Japan.

 

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Study tours to Kitakyushu   

The city of Kitakyushu is the birthplace of the modern Japanese steel industry which began

operation in 1901, and is now the world’s leading environmental future city.

Now it is called industrial and environmental city which is representative of Japan.

Therefore the various things can be learn here.

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 Featured destinations map 

 

Note

  Red letters indicates Prefecture

  Black letters indicates Destinations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Meiji-gura

 

Enjoy tasting Shochu at the most famous Shochu brewery in Kagoshima

 

Meiji-gura is Satsuma Shuzo’s Shochu factory and museum.

Satsuma Shuzo is producing traditional handmade Shochu “Tezukuri Meijigura”and other

traditional making style Shochu like “Banshokou”, “Satsuma Shiranami Kametsubo Jikomi”,

and “Meiji no Shochu” etc.

 

The name Meijigura is a Japanese word made up of the words Meiji, from the Meiji Era,

and the word Gura, for distillery. We use this name Meiji because we use the traditional methods

from the Meiji Era for making our handmade Shochu brands.

 

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Exploring Meiji-gura

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 Location of Ibusuki

　

 

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 General information  

 

Address	26 Tategami-honmachi, Makurazaki-city, Kagoshima-prefecture
Access	60 minutes by a vehicle from Kagoshima-city 120 minutes by  a vehicle from Kagoshima Airport 60 minutes by a vehicle from JR Ibusuki Station 60 minutes by a vehicle from Chiran
Open hours	9:00 to 16:00
Admission fee	No fee is required
Days closed	December 31 and January 1

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 Featured tours 

 

Kyushu Round tours

・ 11 days Kyushu tour

・ 8 days Northern & Central Kyushu tour

・ 8 days Southern Kyushu tour

・ 6 days North-West Kyushu tour

・ 7 days Central Kyushu tour

・ 6 days North-Eest Kyushu tour

 

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Somen noodle nagashi

 

Enjoy Somen noodle nagashi

 

The unique Somen noodle nagashi in Tosenkyo revine in Kaimon open throughout

the year serving cold Somen noodle that swim in the revloving container.

 

Tosenkyo Entrance

Restaurant

Somen noodle

Tosenkyo Shrine

Menu

Serve the Somen noodle

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 Location of Ibusuki

　

 

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 General information  

 

Address	5967 Kaimon-juchu, Ibusuki-city, Kagoshima-prefecture
Access	1 hour and 40 minutes from Kagoshima Airport by a vehicle 1 hour and 25 minutes from Kagoshima-city by a vehicle 30 minutes from JR Ibusuki Station by a vehicle
Days closed	No closing day

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 Featured tours 

 

Kyushu Round tours

・ 11 days Kyushu tour

・ 8 days Northern & Central Kyushu tour

・ 8 days Southern Kyushu tour

・ 6 days North-West Kyushu tour

・ 7 days Central Kyushu tour

・ 6 days North-Eest Kyushu tour

 

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Ryugu Shrine

 

Ryugu Shrine is located at Nagasaki-bana Cape, the southernmost point of Satsuma peninsula.

Nagasaki-bana Cape is said to be the birthplace of the legend of Urashima Taro who saved a turtle,

it took him to Ryugu-jo (the Palace of the Dragon as a token of it’s gratitude).

Sea turtles come to lay eggs on the beach near this place, and local people love them as the

protective god of the sea.

 

Ryugu Shrine

Nagasaki-bana Cape

Lighthouse at the Cape

The new worship hall of the shrine was built in 2011.

The name of popular limited express for sightseeing “Ibusuki-tamate-bako” is associated with the

legend of Urashima Taro. Tamate-bako is a box Otohime gave to Urashima Taro.

 

Shrine main building

Urashima Taro

Shell dedevate house

This shrine is becoming popular as a power spot of matchmaking and good fortune in love.
There are shells in a big pot. It is said that if you write your wish on a shell and dedicate it,

your wish will be granted.

 

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 Location of Ibusuki

　

 

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 General information  

 

Address	1578-8 Yamagawa-Okachogamizu, Ibusuki-city, Kagoshima-prefecture
Access	15 minutes by a vehicle from JR Yamagawa Station

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 Featured tours 

 

Kyushu Round tours

・ 11 days Kyushu tour

・ 8 days Northern & Central Kyushu tour

・ 8 days Southern Kyushu tour

・ 6 days North-West Kyushu tour

・ 7 days Central Kyushu tour

・ 6 days North-Eest Kyushu tour

 

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Nagasaki-bana Cape in Satsuma peninsula

 

Nagasaki-bana Cape is the southernmost point of the Satsuma Peninsula.

A walking path leads from a small cluster of souvenir shops to the tip of the cape where

there stands a white lighthouse.

 

To the Cape

Lighthouse

View from the sea

A highlight of a visit to the cape are the views of nearby Mount Kaimondake, which stands

924 meters above sea level. Because of its conical shape, it bears a striking resemblance to

Mount Fuji and is often referred to as “Satsuma Fuji”.

 

Mount Kaimondake

Lighthouse

Kinko bay

Nagasaki-bana Cape is said to be the birthplace of The Legend of Urashima Taro who saved a turtle,

it took him to Ryugu-jo (the Palace of the Dragon as a token of it’s gratitude).

The new worship hall of the Ryugu Shrine was built in 2011.

 

Ryugu Shrine

Shrine main building

Urashima Taro

The name of popular limited express for sightseeing “Ibusuki-tamate-bako” is associated with the

Legend of Urashima Taro.

 

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 Location of Ibusuki

　

 

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 General information  

 

Address	Nagasaki-nana, Yamagawa-Okachogamizu, Ibusuki-city, Kagoshima-prefecture
Access	15 minutes by a vehicle from JR Yamagawa Station

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Nishi-Oyama Station

 

Nishi-Oyama Station is the southernmost railway station in Japan operated by JR,

boasts a breathtaking view of Kaimon-dake volcano to the front.

 

The post box standing in front of the station is painted yellow similar to the turnip

rape flower that stands as symbol of Ibusuki.

This post box has seen an explosion in popularity because some believe it brings happiness

to those who send mail from it.

 

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 Location of Ibusuki

　

 

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 General information  

 

Address	602 Yamakawa-oyama, Ibusuki-city, Kagoshima-prefecture
Access	15 minuts by a vehicle from JR Ibusuki Station

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 Featured tours 

 

Kyushu Round tours

・ 11 days Kyushu tour

・ 8 days Northern & Central Kyushu tour

・ 8 days Southern Kyushu tour

・ 6 days North-West Kyushu tour

・ 7 days Central Kyushu tour

・ 6 days North-Eest Kyushu tour

 

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