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.
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.
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Sand Bath Hall SARAKU |
Sand Bath, Kinko bay |
Sand Bath |
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.
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Monster called Issy |
Flower garden |
Mount Kaimon |
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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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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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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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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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
General information on Ibusuki-city
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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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11 days Kyushu Tour
The destination Kyushu like a Treasure Chest of Japan
Discover many things what you never seen and never experienced before such as the unappalled
natural beauty, historical building with unique architectural hot spring, local cuisines, state-of-the-art
technologies.
Where to Explore
Fukuoka → Nagasaki → Shimabara → Unzen → Kumamoto → Amakusa
Ibusuki → Chiran → Kagoshima & Sakurajima Island → Kirishima
Nichinan & Miyazaki → Hyuga → Takachiho → Aso → Okubungo region
Yufuin → Beppu → Kitakyushu → Fukuoka
Travelling route
Tour condition
Start & end of the tour is Fukuoka-city
English speaking guide
Local experienced and knowledgeable
guide escorts the tour
Chartered vehicle is utilized
Jumbo taxi or bus
Itinerary
Day 1 Nagasaki
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
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Elegant international & domestic tourist harbour |
Breathtaking panoramic view of Nagasaki-city |
One of the World’s three beautiful night view |
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UNESCO World Heritage, the largest number of visitor here |
Let’s make World Peace and everyone’s happiness |
Various gift shops, restaurants, Café lined the street |
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The most significant Church, Mother Teresa and Pope visited |
Only the trading port in Japan during Natinal isolation |
One of the three big China town in Japan |
Schedule
Arrive at the Fukuoka airport
Transfer to Nagasaki-city
Peace Park → Ground Zero → Atomic Bomb Museum
Lunch at China Town → Glover Garden → Oura Cathedral → Dejima
Stay at Nagasaki-city
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.
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Nature, Onsen, Castle town, Christianity history, Gourmets. |
Symbol of Shimabar, almost rectangular flatland castle |
Even now, atmosphere in 18th century is still remained |
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.
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Highland Onsen Resort, different colour create seasonal beauty |
Magnificent scenery of mountain foot area & Ariake bay |
Unzen jigoku |
Schedule
transfer to Shimabara
Shimabara Castle → Samurai Street
Lunch at Shimabara, local cuisine Guzoni
transfer to Unzen
Stay at Unzen Onsen Resort
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.
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9 inhabited islands & numerous islands floating on a tranquil sea |
Main islands are connected with Amakusa Five bridge, Pearl line |
Hidden Cristian site of Oe Cathesral and Sakitsu Village |
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The Castle in Amakusa Island built in 1605 |
One of the most exciting exprience in Amakusa |
Amakusa Onsen
There are two Onsen, Matsushima and Shimoda |
Situated roughly in the center of Kumamoto Prefecture, is the government and
economic center of the prefecture.
From the early 17th century to the end of the 19th century, Kumamoto was prosperous
as a castle town.
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The third most populous city in Kyushu, called city of the forest |
One of Japan’s three great Castle, built in 1600 |
Under restoration work, can be visited from the outside |
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Suizenji-koen Park of Japan |
The largest shopping district in Kumamoto-prefecture |
Main destinations are connected from JR Kumamoto Station |
Schedule
transfer from Kuchinotsu port in Minami-Shimabara to Oniike port in Amakusa by a ferry boat
Exploring Amakusa
transfer to Kumamoto
Exploring Kumamoto ; Kumamoto Castle and Suizenji-koen Park
Stay at Kumamoto
Day 4 Ibusuki & Satsuma Peninsula
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 Ibusuki Hot Spring representing Kyushu.
It is best known for its steaming sand baths along the beach, where bathers in a yukata,
or Japanese bathrobe
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Sand bath hall, changing room shower facilities |
Steam Sand bath facing to Kinko Bay |
Enjoy taking Steam Sand bath |
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The legendary monster “Isshi” purported to live in the lake |
Serving cold Somen noodle, swim in the revloving container |
Enjoy tasting Shochu at the time-honored Brewery |
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A power spot of matchmaking and good fortune in love. |
the southernmost point of Satsuma peninsula |
The southernmost railway station in Japan |
Transfer to kagoshima prefecture
Ikedako Lake → Somen Noddle Nagashi
Nishi-oyana JR Station, the southern most JR Station in Japan
Ryugu Shrine → Nagasakibana Cape
Stay at Ibusuki Onsen Resort, enjoy the sand bath
Samurai Residence were built about 250 years ago. Their gardens are beautiful
desighned, with Mt. Hahaga-dake as the background.
Chiran Peace Museum for the Kamikaze Pilots exhibits precious materials such as pictures,
letters, wills, articles and memontos of the 1,036 Kamikaze pilots based in Chiran
The beautul gardens at residence shows the history.
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Time back to 200 years ago, 800m long street and residences |
The beautul gardens at residence shows the history |
The museum is located at former Chiran zero-sen airbase |
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.
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The time-honored Japanese garden made by Shimazu lord |
Renown Shimazu feudal lord’s house in Sengan-en |
Industrial Revolution |
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Still active volcano, the dynamic rising white smoke |
The highest observatory, 360 degree panoramic view |
The Oservatory fomed by lava with 1km path |
Schedule
Transfer to Chiran
Exploring Chiran
Kagoshima, Sengan-en Garden and Shoko Shuseikan
Exloring Sakurajima Island
Stay at Kirishima
Day 6 Kirishima & Nishinan & Miyazaki
Located in the northeastern part of Kagoshima and is the entrance to the Kirishima
district of Kirishima Yaku National Park.
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Constructed in 1715, at the Kirishima mountain foot |
One of the most beautiful Shrine in Kyushu |
High land Onsen Resort at the mountain foot of Kirishima |
Facing the Pacific Ocean with a beautiful coastline contains placed of natural beauty,
like Aoshima and Toi-misaki Cape.
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Wlild horses are living on the gentle hills at Cape |
Exciting Shine, located the cave of the cliff side,the Pacific Ocean |
The dynamic Castle, moss-covered stone walls |
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Japan’s own replica of Moai Statues |
60m altitude pass, look down at view of the Pacific Ocean |
The oldest and most important shrine in the Miyazaki-city |
Schedule
Leave Hotel in Kirishima Onsen Resort
Krishima jingu Shrine
Exploring Nichinan and Miyazakii
Nichinan Coast ; Horikiri Pass
Stay at Miyazaki, Western style Hotel, breakfast included
A bay city, facing the Hyuga nada Sea. The whole area along Cape Hyuga with
its many exposed rocks is designated as the Nippo-Kaigan Quasi-National Park. Umagase at
the top of Cape Hyuga-misaki is a precipitous cliff of pillar-like rock, towering as high as 70m.
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Your Wishes come true Cross shaped rock her |
Intricate waterways sandwiched between cliffs with 70 m high |
Port town, the atmosphere of the 19th century is still remained |
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.
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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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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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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Schedule
Transfer to Hyuga
Exploring Hyuga ; Cruz Sea, Umagase and Mimitsu
transfer to Takachiho
Exploring Takachiho ; Takachiho Gorge, Takachiho Shrine and Amano Iwato Shrine
Stay at Takachiho
Day 8 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.
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Enjoy numerous unforgettable experiences in the rural area |
The perfect spot view of Aso region, Caldera & Mount Aso |
The beautiful prairie of 785,000 square meter in the crater |
The largest active volcano in Japan, and is among the largest in the world. Its peak is 1592 m above sea
level. Its caldera is 25 km across north to south and 18 km across east to west.
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Mt. Aso, around the Crater |
Look down the Crater |
Nakadake Crater |
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One of the oldest and most prominent shrines in Japan |
The best places to enjoy the atmosphere of real Japan |
Very unique waterfalls, can be climbed behind the falls |
Transfer to Aso
Exploring Aso
Stay at Aso, Kurokawa Onsen
Day 9 Yufuin & Beppu via Okubungo region
The region is on the way to Yufuin and Beppu from Aso, the travelling route can be proposed
as per your preference. The area is a nature-blessed region at Ono River basin, and the northern
part is surrounded by Aso & Kuju Mountains.
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A magnificent and beautiful scenery of Kuju plateau |
Yamanami Highway, best driving route enjoy Nature |
Japan’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge, world’s 2nd |
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.
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Gentle mount Yufu can be seen graceful Onsen Resort |
In front of JR Yufuin Station |
70 shops, gift shops, galleries curiosity item shops, cafes |
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The old public outdoor mixed bath with a thatched |
The landmark in Yufuin, hot water gushes from the bottom |
Reproduced the townscape of the Cotswold region in England |
The popular hot spring town nestle at the foot of volcanos, Mt. Yufu and Mt. Tsurumi.
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Japan’s largest hot water yield Onsen facing to Bappu bay |
The highest place Onsen district, many old style public bathes |
One of the most popular Onsen district in Beppu |
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collection of hot spring,the water bubbles forth from underground |
Bathing can be enjoy without ex take all clothing off |
About 1700 wild Japanese monkey are living |
Schedule
Transfer to Yufuin exploring Okubungo
Exloring Yufuin
Transfer to Beppu
Beppu Hell tour → enjoy Foot bath
Stay at Beppu
Day 10 Kitakyushu
The city is the Industrial Innovation city greatly contributed to Japan’s Industrial modernization.
Now Kitakyushu offers a lot of sightseeing spots such as scenic beauty places,
UNESCO World Heritage site, industrial heritages, placed introduce cultures of people living there,
and various historic sites.
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Kitakyushu’s land mark, walking distance of Kokura Stations |
Down town shopping street, various shops, restaurants, bars |
one of the three largest karst plateau in Japan |
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The exotic district, former trading port coal and other products |
Only the place in the world, |
Selected as a beautiful place of the real world 10 |
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Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution |
The birth place of Steel making Industry in Japan |
The Three Major night view in Japan |
Schedule
Transfer to Kitakyushu
Kukura Castle → lunch at Kokura
Mjiko Retro and Konamon Pedstrian tunnel
Mount Sarakura : enjoy beautiful sunset and the three Major Night View in Japan
Stay at Kitakyushu
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.
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The largest and busiest JR train station in Kyushu |
The water-front resort area JR Hakata Station and Tenjin |
The biggest shopping district in Kyushu |
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Fukuoka Open top bus tour, three courses for journey |
Japan’s highest coastal tower, magnificent view from the top |
The oldest temple of the Shingon sect in Japan |
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Hakata Gion Yamagasa Festival is held in the shrine |
400 m down town street, 100 shops and restaurants |
One of the largest entertainment district in western Japan |
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・ 8 days Northern & Central Kyushu tour
・ 6 days North-West Kyushu tour
・ 6 days North-Eest Kyushu tour
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The itinerary is covered featured destinations and must see places throughout Kyushu |
Travel 5 prefectures |
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The starting and finishing place of the tour is Fukuoka-city.
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Fukuoka is the largest prefecture in Kyushu and has gate way from other area in Japan
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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 with beautiful dynamic Genkai Sea; seafood gourmet, rural landscape, local products shopping, Sake brewery are offered |
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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. |
Kurume, Yame, Hoshino village Located in the southern part of Fukuoka-prefecture |
Kitakyushu-city contributed to Japan’s industrial modernization with unprecedented speed in the world |
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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 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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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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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 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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Where to Explore
Fukuoka → Ibusuki → Satsuma Peninsula → Kagoshima ＆ Osumi Peninsula
Kirishima → Nichinan & Miyazaki → Hyuga → Takachiho → Fukuoka
Itinerary
Day1 Ibusuki
A hot spring resort representing Kyushu, and is located in Kagoshima-prefecture along
It is best known for its steaming sand baths along the beach, where bathers in a yukata,
or Japanese bathrobe
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Sand bath hall, changing room shower facilities |
Steam Sand bath facing to Kinko Bay |
Enjoy taking Steam Sand bath |
Schedule
Depart Fukuoka-city
Short visit Hitoyoshi on the way and travel to Ibusuki
Enjoy steam sand bath
Stay at Ibusuki
Day 2 Satsuma Peninsua
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.
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The legendary monster “Isshi” purported to live in the lake |
Serving cold Somen noodle, swim in the revloving container |
Enjoy tasting Shochu at the time-honored Brewery |
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A power spot of matchmaking and good fortune in love. |
The southernmost point of Satsuma peninsula |
The southernmost railway station in Japan |
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Time back to 200 years ago, 800m long street & residences |
The beautul gardens at residence shows the history |
The museum is located at former Chiran zero-sen airbase |
Schedule
Leave hotel in Ibusuki
Ryugu Shrine and Nagasakibana Cape
Makurazaki Osakana Center and Meiji-gura Shochu Brewery
Lunch : Somen noodel nagashi
Chiran and Chiran Peace Museum
Stay in Kagoshima
Day 3 Kagoshim & Osumi Peninsula
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.
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The time-honored Japanese garden made by Shimazu lord |
Renown Shimazu feudal lord’s house in Sengan-en |
World Heritage, Meiji Japan’s Industrial Revolution |
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Still active volcano, the dynamic rising white smoke |
The highest observatory, 360 degree panoramic view |
Sata The Oservatory fomed by lava with 1km path |
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The southernmost Cape of main land Japan at 31′ 00″ latitude |
The Cape is home to many sub-tropical flowers
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The Fukuyama area, home to the Japanese black vinegar |
Schedule
Leave hotel in Kagoshima
Sengan-en Garden and Shoko Shuseikan ( UNESCO World Heritage site )
Black Vinegar factory in Kirishima
Stay at Kirishima Onsen Resort
Day 4 Kirishima & Nichinan & Miyazaki
Kirishima
Located in the northeastern part of Kagoshima and is the entrance to the Kirishima
district of Kirishima Yaku National Park.
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Constructed in 1715, at the Kirishima mountain foot |
One of the most beautiful Shrine in Kyushu |
High land Onsen Resort at the mountain foot of Kirishima |
Facing the Pacific Ocean with a beautiful coastline contains placed of natural beauty,
like Aoshima and Toi-misaki Cape.
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Wlild horses are living on the gentle hills at Cape |
Exciting Shine, located the cave of the cliff side,the Pacific Ocean |
The dynamic Castle, moss-covered stone walls |
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Japan’s own replica of Moai Statues |
60m altitude pass, look down at view of the Pacific Ocean |
The oldest and most important shrine in the Miyazaki-city |
Schedule
Leave Hotel in Kirishima Onsen Resort
Krishima jingu Shrine
Nichinan Coast, Horikiri Pass
Stay in Miyazaki
Day 5 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.
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Dynamic scenic beauty area facing to Hyuga bay |
Your Wishes come true Cruze Sea obsevatory |
Cross shaped rock, the narrow terrain eroded by rivers |
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Intricate waterways sandwiched between cliffs with 70 m high |
Port town, the atmosphere of the 19th century is still remained |
A complex leisure facility with Onsen facilities and road stations |
Schedule
Leave Hotel in Miyazaki
Explore Hyuga Cape : Cruz Sea, Umagase
Transfer to Takachiho
Stay in Takachiho
Day 6 Takachiho
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.
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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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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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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Schedule
Leave Hotel in Takachiho
Transfer to Fukuoka–city
Stay at Fukuoka-city
Day 7 Fukuoka-city
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.
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The largest and busiest JR train station in Kyushu |
The water-front resort area JR Hakata Station and Tenjin |
The biggest shopping district in Kyushu |
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Fukuoka Open top bus tour, three courses for journey |
Japan’s highest coastal tower, magnificent view from the top |
The oldest temple of the Shingon sect in Japan |
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Hakata Gion Yamagasa Festival is held in the shrine |
400 m down town street, 100 shops and restaurants |
One of the largest entertainment district in western Japan |
Highlight
Explore Fukuoka–city
There are lot of tourst attaractions, chose from Fukuoka Travel Guide.
We will recommend the lunch as per your preference.
Dinner : we will recommend for your beat one from lot of choices
Stay at Fukuoka-city
Day 8 Leave Fukuoka-city to Home
Featured Kyushu Round tours
・ 8 days Northern & Central Kyushu tour
・ 6 days North-West 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.
Where to explore
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 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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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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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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Ikeda-ko lake
Ikeda-ko lake is a caldera lake located 40 km south of Kagoshima-city.
It is best known to tourists as the location of the purported sightings of a monster
named Issie, and as the largest lake in Kyushu with a surface area of 11 km² and
a shoreline length of 15 km.
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It is also known as large eel with a length of 2 meter and circumference of 50 cm inhabit the lake.
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General information
| Address | Ikeda, Ibusuki-city, Kagoshima-prefecture |
| Access |
1 hour and 35 minutes from Kagoshima Airport by a vehicle 1 hour and 20 minutes from Kagoshima-city by a vehicle 25 minutes from JR Ibusuki Station by a vehicle |
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Ibusuki Onsen
Ibusuki is an Onsen Resort that is famous for its sand baths, where bathers are buried in
naturally heated sand.
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Sand Bath Hall |
Sand Bath, Kinko bay |
Sand Bath |
The town encompasses the southern tip of the Satsuma Peninsula, and the main downtown area is
along the coast facing Kinko bay.
Exploring Ibusuki Onsen
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Ibusuki JR Station |
Foot Bath |
Down town |
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Onsen Hotel |
Kinko bay |
Kinko bay |
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 |
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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.
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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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General information
| Address |
602 Yamakawa-oyama, Ibusuki-city, Kagoshima-prefecture |
| Access | 15 minuts by a vehicle from JR Ibusuki Station |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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.
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Tosenkyo Entrance |
Restaurant |
Somen noodle |
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Tosenkyo Shrine |
Menu |
Serve the Somen noodle |
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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