Yutoku Inari Shrine
One of the most famous Inari shrines in Japan
Dedicated to Inari, the deity whose messengers are foxes, it is the third largest of its kind
in Japan. It was constructed in 1688 as the family shrine of the Nabeshima clan who ruled
what would become the Saga area during the Edo period.
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The Shrine was used as a Shooting location of Thailand drama.
Feautured tours related Yutoku Inari Shrine
・ Takeo & Yutoku Inari Shrine one-day tour
・ 8 days Northern & Central Kyushu tour
・ 6 days North-West Kyushu tour
General information
| Address | Furueda, Kashima-city, Saga-prefecture |
| Access |
30 minutes by a vehicle from Takeo 40 minutes by a vehicle from Arita 50 minutes by a vehicle from Saga 80 minutes by a vehicle from Karatsu 90 mnutes by a vehicle from Yobuko 100 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka-city 70 minutes by a vehicle from Nagasaki-city |
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Kashima travel guide
Kashima is located about 60 kilometers southwest of Saga City.
It borders the Ariake Sea to the east and Nagasaki Prefecture to the southwest.
Feature sightseeing spot is Yutoku Inari Shrine and also Sake brewery visiting
is recommended.
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Sake Brewery |
Sake Brewery |
Ariake Sea |
One of the most famous Inari shrines in Japan and located in Kashima-city, Saga-prefecture.
Dedicated to Inari, the deity whose messengers are foxes, it is the third largest of its kind
in Japan. It was constructed in 1688 as the family shrine of the Nabeshima clan who ruled
what would become the Saga area during the Edo period.
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The Shrine was used as a Shooting location of Thailand drama.
Featured tour related to Kashima
・ Takeo & Yutoku Inari Shrine one-day tour
・ 8 days Northern & Central Kyushu tour
・ 6 days North-West Kyushu tour
Location of Kashima
General information
| Address | City hall : 2643-1 Nodomibun, Kashima-city, Saga-prefecture |
| Access |
30 minutes by a vehicle from Takeo 40 minutes by a vehicle from Arita 50 minutes by a vehicle from Saga 80 minutes by a vehicle from Karatsu 90 minutes by a vehicle from Yobuko 100 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka-city 70 minutes by a vehicle from Nagasaki-city |
| Population | 29,000 Population density 260 |
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
6 days North-West Kyushu tour
Where to Explore
Fukuoka → Saga ( Karatsu & Yobuko, Imari, Kashima, Takeo) → Nagasaki
Shimabara → Unzen → Yanagawa → Kitakyushu → Fukuoka
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Karatsu Castle is called Dancing Crane Castle |
Famous for Squid and Morning Market called Asaichi |
Cape of Lovers’ sanctuary, the heart-shaped monument |
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The porcelain town, has 400 years history |
Arita porcelain, bright, elegant pictures drawn in porcelain. |
The Onsen resort, has 1200 years history |
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Great contribution to the Japanese Industrial Revolution |
Exciting experience, Sake brewery visiting |
One of the most famous Inari shrines in Japan |
Schedule
Depart Fukuoka-city
Karatsu and Yobuko → Imari → Kashima → Takeo
Stay at Takeo
One of Must visit destination in Kyushu.
The city have many oversea countries cultures and also 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
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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 |
Travel to Nagasaki
Explore Nagasaki : Nagasaki Peace Park, Glover Garden, Oura Cathedral , Dejima
Mount Inasa : Nagasaki Night view, one of the world’s three greatest night views
Stay at Nagasaki : Western style Hotel
Local cuisine can be enjoyed
Located in the Shimabara peninsuka, 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, seasonal colour makes beauty |
Magnificent scenery of mountain foot area & Ariake bay |
White smoke rising from the ground over a wide area |
Schedule
Explore Shimabara : Shimabara Castle, Samurai houses, Samurai Street
Lunch at Shimabara : local cuisine ( Rokube, Guzoni)
Travel to Unzen
Explore Unzen : Nita Pass, Unzen jigoku
Stay at Unzen : Japanese style accommodation Ryokan, Local cuisine can be enjoyed
The estuary town facing the Ariake Sea; Canal boat cruise can be enjoyed while
experience the atmospheres of castle town. Surprisingly, 60km lengh canal in total was
constructed in the town of Yanagawa and the Yanagawa prospered as a castle town because
the canals were used for the moats, which was the protection of enemy during Edo period.
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The heart of Yanagawa Beautiful canal town |
A boat called Donkobune, slowly go down the river |
Skillfully maneuvered by a boatman with bamboo pole. |
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Built in 1697 as the villa of the Lord Tachibana Akitora |
Listed on the National Scenic Landmark |
Built as the guest house of Tachibana family in 1910 |
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The festival is held from February 11 through April 3 |
Serve the sea foods using local delicacies of Ariake Bay |
The Steamed Eel is Yanagawa’s representative dish |
Transfer to Yanagawa, using a highway
Explore Yanagawa : Canal boat cruise, Ohana Shotoen Garden,
Lunch at Yanagawa : Unagi (eel ) cuisine or seafood of Ariake sea
Travel to Kitakyushu, using a highway ( 2hours)
Mount Sarakura : enjoy night vuew, Three Major Night View of Japan
Enjoy local dinner in Kitakyushu the food stall at Tanga Market
Stay at Kitakyushu : Western style Hotel
The Industrial Innovation city with many different fascinating feature.
Kitakyushu offers amazing possibilities for tourism and travel with a combination of spectacular
scenery, rich cultural experiences as well as learning possibilities through Study tours based on
the environmental and industrial themes.
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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 suspended bridge crossing the Kanmon Straits |
The exotic district, former trading port coal and other products |
Only the place in the world, |
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Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution |
The birth place of Steel making Industry in Japan |
The most dynamic night view in the world |
Schedule
Explore Kitakyushu : Kokura Caltle, Mojiko Retro, Konamon Pedstrian tunnel, Higashida
Industrial tour can be arranged as an alternative
TOYOTA, TOTO, Yaskawa Electric, Nippon Steel and Sumitomo Metal
Travel to Fukuoka, using a highway
Any kind of local cuisines can be enjoyed
Stay at Fukuoka : Western style Hotel
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 hub 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 |
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
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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 |
Featured 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 private tours
Fukuoka-prefecture only in Japan is selected by
CNN Travel as one of the top 19 places to visit in 2019
We offer 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
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
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8 days Northern & Central Kyushu tour
Many fascinating tourist destinations are concentrated from northern part
to central part of Kyushu.
The tour travel 5 prefectures of the 7 prefectures of Kyushu;
Fukuoka-prefecture, Saga-prefecture, Nagasaki–prefecture,
Kumamoto–prefecture , Oita-prefecture
Where to Explore
Fukuoka → Saga → Nagasaki → Unzen → Shimabara → Kumamoto
Amakusa → Aso → Okubungo region → Yufuin → Beppu
Itinerary
Day 1 Saga
Saga is a prefecture in the northwestern part of Kyushu and is located next to Fukuoka-prefecture.
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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Karatsu Castle is called Dancing Crane Castle |
Famous for Squid and Morning Market called Asaichi |
Cape of Lovers’ sanctuary, the heart-shaped monument |
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The porcelain town, has 400 years history |
Arita porcelain, bright, elegant pictures drawn in porcelain. |
The Onsen resort, has 1200 years history |
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Great contribution to the Japanese Industrial Revolution |
Exciting experience, Sake brewery visiting |
One of the most famous Inari shrines in Japan |
Schedule
Depart Fukuoka-city
Karatsu → Yobuko → Imari → Kashima → Takeo
Stay at Takeo
Day 2 Nagasaki
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
Transfer to Nagasaki
Peace Park → Ground Zero → Atomic Bomb Museum
Lunch at China Town → Glover Garden → Oura Cathedral → Dejima
Stay at Nagasaki
Located in the Shimabara peninsuka, 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 |
White smoke rising from the ground over a wide area |
Schedule
Transfer to Shimabara
Explore Shimabara : Shimabara Castle → Samurai Houses and Samurai street
Lunch at Shimabara, local cuisine Guzoni
Transfer to Unzen
Explore Unzen : Nita Pass → Unzen jigoku
Stay at Unzen Onsen Resort
Day 4 Kumamoto
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 |
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 biggest shopping district in Kumamoto-prefecture |
Main destinations are connected from JR Kumamoto Station |
Schedule
Transfer from Shmabara to Amakusa by a ferry boat
Explore Amakusa
Transfer to Kumamoto
Explore Kumamoto ; Kumamoto Castle, Suizenji-koen Park
Stay at Kumamoto
Day 5 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 |
Schedule
Explore Aso : Daikanbo, Kusasenri-ga-hama, Mount Aso, Aso shrine
Stay at Kurokawa Onsen
Local cuisines are enjoyed at Ryokan
Day 6 Yufuin and 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 take all clothing off |
About 1700 wild Japanese monkey are living |
Schedule
Transfer to Yufuin through Okubungo
Exloring Yufuin
Trensfer to Beppu
Explore Beppu : Beppu Hell tour → enjoy Foot bath
Stay at Beppu
Day 7 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 suspended bridge crossing the Kanmon Straits |
The exotic district, former trading port coal and other products |
Only the place in the world, |
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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
Day 8 Fukuoka
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 |
Schedule
Transfer to Fukuoka-city
Exploring Fukuoka-city
Stay in Fukuoka-city
Featured 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
Saga, Kashima, Yotoku Inari Shrine tour
Where to Explore
Kashima, Utoku Inari Shrine, Saga-city
General condition
・Departure and disbandment place is in Fukuoka-city
・Chartered vehicle is used
Itinerary
8:30 Depart Fukuoka-city
Transfer to Kashima using Kyushu Expressway, 1 hour 30 minutes
Visit Yotoku Inari Shrine
transfer to Saga
Lunch at Saga-city
Exploring Saga-city
Saga Castle History Museum. Saga Shrine, Mietsu Naval Dock
Transfer to Fukuoka using Kyushu Expressway, 1 hour
18:00 Arrive at Fukuoka-city
Located about 60 kilometers southwest of Saga City.
It borders the Ariake Sea to the east and Nagasaki Prefecture to the southwest.
Feature sightseeing spot is Yutoku Inari Shrine and also Sake brewery visiting is recommended.
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Sake Brewery |
Sake Brewery |
Ariake Sea |
The Shrine was used as a Shooting location of Thailand drama.
One of the most famous Inari shrines in Japan and located in Kashima-city, Saga-prefecture.
Dedicated to Inari, the deity whose messengers are foxes, it is the third largest of its kind
in Japan.
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It faces the Ariake Sea on the south and is home to Saga Airport.
Saga is known as the plece where it has made a great contribution to the Japanese
Industrial Revolution.
Japan’s Industrial Modernization activity was started here in Saga.
The largest restored wooden building in Japan at 2,500m2, the museum offers the unparalleled
chance to experience a Japanese castle from more than 175 years ago.
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The shrine is designated as the special government shrine.
The shrine dedicated to Naomasa Nabeshima, who oversaw the manufacture of Japan’s
first modern Cannon.
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World Heritage, Site of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution
Before Meiji Restoration, the Mietsu Naval Dock served as a venue for naval drilling and
maintenance of Western-style ship, as the naval base of Saga Clan.
Japan’s first practical steam ship, the Ryofu-maru was constructed there in 1865.
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Lie on the spacious hilly area in the northeastern part of Saga. Remains of a ringed-dugout settlement
presumably dating back to the 3rd century B.C. were unearthed there, and excavation is still underway
at the site. They are among the largest archeological remains in Japan.
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Note : we can arrange any other destinations considering your preferences for making
your own plan.
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
Saga-prefecture travel guide
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.
The capital of the prefecture is Saga-city.
Where to Explore
It faces the Ariake Sea on the south and is home to Saga Airport. In the center of the city is
the Saga Castle History Museum, which also serves as the city’s symbol. The castle itself is no
longer standing, but the main keep has been reconstructed, resulting in one of the largest
wooden structures in Japan.
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Located on the Higashi Matsuura Peninsula in the north-western part of Saga-prefecture,
have been prosperous from ancient times as an important point for trade with Mainland China.
Karatsu is a part of Genkai Quasi-National Park, and has many scenic spots.
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Located in the western part of Saga-prefecture. The hot spring temperature is 18 to 52 degrees.
Spring quality is smooth with alkaline simple hot spring. It is said that the color is colorless and
transparent and has an outstanding effect on recovery from fatigue.
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Famous for Arita yaki which is 400-years old porcelain. The piece is bright, elegant pictures
drawn in transparent white porcelain.
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The porcelain town, has 400years history. Imari is most notable because of Imari porcelain,
which is the European collectors’ name for Japanese porcelain wares made in the town of
Arita, Saga-prefecture.
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Located about 60 kilometers southwest of Saga-city. It borders the Ariake Sea to the
east and Nagasaki-prefecture to the southwest.
Feature sightseeing spot is Yutoku Inari Shrine and also Sake brewery visiting are recommended.
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Featured tours
・ Takeo & Yutoku Inari Shrine one-day tour
・ Karatsu & Yobuko one-day 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