Kirishima travel guide
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.
Where to explore
One of the most beautiful shrine in Kyushu, and is surrounded by forest.
The Shrine buildings are constructed in 1715 and designated as Important Cultural
Property of Japan.
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Lying on the lower slopes of the Kirishima Mountain with a distant view over
Kagoshima Bay and Sakurajima below.
The area is made up of over a dozen Onsen, of which the largest and best know
is Maruo Onsen.
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The Fukuyama area along Kinko Bay is home to the famous Japanese black vinegar.
Over here, one can tour the old-fashioned Tshubobatake which leterally means a field of
vinegar jars, witness the traditional manufacturing process of the black vinegar, taste and
purchase the finished product.
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Featured tours related to Kirishima
Location of Krishima
General information
| Address | City hall : 3-45-1 Kokubu-chuo, Kirishima-city, Kagoshima-prefecture |
| Access |
3 hours and 15 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka-city 2 hours and 10 minutes by a vehicle from Kumamoto-city 1 hours and 50 minutes by a vehicle from Miyazaki-city 50 minutes by a vehicle from Hitoyoshi-city |
| Population | 125,000 Population density 2100 / km2 |
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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 |
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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 |
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We offer various service pattern to consider your travel style.
Our service is provide as a package and the include items in the package of each
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Please select the service pattern which do you prefer for your travel.
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2）Accommodations
3）Making elaborated itinerary
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2）English speaking guide (Chinese or Korean speaking guide also can be organized)
3）Accommodations
4）Making elaborated itinerary
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2）English speaking guide (Chinese or Korean speaking guide also can be organized)
3）Making elaborated itinerary
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Preliminary Price ; Select the Service pattern
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Final Price
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transportation, visiting placed, meals and other excursions.
After clarification, Final price will be made by mutual agreement.
Enjoy the Tailor-made tour
All the arrangement are made as per the elaborated itinerary and operated the tour in
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Private Itineraries ( tour sample itineraries )
We have various Kyushu Tour sample Itinerary for your journey and we can create
your customized private tour based on tour sample itineraries in condideration of your requirement.
Fukuoka-city is the starting poing for all the featured destinations in Kyushu.
We have prepare the two type of Itineraries of
Short duration journey and Kyushu Round tour.
Short duration journey
Short duration journey shows the tours within 3 days, travelling featured destinations in
Fukuoka-prefecture and near Fukuoka-prefecture.
● Kitakyushu-city one-day tour
● Kawachi Wisteria garden & Kitakyushu-city one-day tour
● Kitakyushu / UNESCO Industry Revolution one-day tour
● Kitakyushu-city hiking tour
● Yanagawa & Dazaifu one-day tour
● Munakata & Fukutsu / UNESCO Sacred region one-day tour
● Munakata, Oshiama & Okinoshima / UNESCO Sacred region one-day tour
● Toho village, Asakura Ukiha one-day tour
● Yoshii & Yanagawa Hina doll festival one-day tour
● Kurume & Yame region one-day tour
● Takeo & Yutoku Inari Shrine one-day tour
● Karatsu & Yobuko one-day tour
● Nagasaki / UNESCO Hidden Christian sites one-day tour
● Nagasaki / UNESCO Hidden Christian sites 3 days tour
● Nagasaki / UNESCO Industrial Revolution one-day tour
● Shimabara & Unzen 2 days tour
● Sasebo & Huis Ten Bosch one-day tour
● Yufuin & Beppu Onsen 2 days tour
Kumamoto-prefecture & Miyazaki-prefecture
● Kumamoto, Aso and Takachiho 3 days tour
● Aso and Takachiho / Dynamic Nature 2 days tour
● Amakusa / UNESCO Hidden Christian sites 2 days tour
Kyushu Round tours
Kyushu Round tours shows the long duration tours travelling the featured destinations
in Kyushu.
● 8 days Northern & Central Kyushu tour
● 6 days North-West Kyushu tour
● 6 days North-Eest Kyushu tour
Featured Destinations map
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Red letter indicate prefecture
Black letter indicate destination
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Self-guided tour in Kyushu
Japan KYUSHU Tourist offers the private tour exclusively for you.
If you love travel independently
We offer your customized private tour in accordance with your requirements and
preferences.
We have a lot of detailed local information on the each destinations which have been
directly obtained locally by visiting all over Kyushu. Those are not information picked
up from the website.
Therefore we can provide the elaborate self-guided tour plan for
your requirement.
We can also consider for making tour that pick in many activities and locations as
possible, or incorporate some relaxation and free time to explore on your own time.
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Our Self-guided tour
We offer various service pattern to consider your travel style.
Our service is provide as a package and the include items in the package of each
service pattern are shown below.
Please select the service pattern which do you prefer for your travel.
Service pattern 1
1）Charted vehicle with foreign language speaking driver
2）Accommodations
3）Making elaborated itinerary
Service pattern 2
1）Charted vehicle with Japanese speaking driver
2）Accommodations
3）Making elaborated itinerary
Service pattern 3
1）Charted vehicle with Japanese speaking driver
2）Making elaborated itinerary
Service pattern 4
1）JR Pass and public transportations
2）Accommodations
3）Making elaborated itinerary
Service pattern 5
1）Making elaborated itinerary
How to make the self-guided tour
Making an Enquiry
We are offering customized Self-guided tour accordance with your preferences.
Please tell us your basic requirement what you are looking for,
click the Enquiry Form
Preliminary Price ; Select the Service pattern
Price is subjected to Service pattern mentioned above, please select which
patten do you prefer. Then we will propose standard price which is guide line of the
tour price as per the Enquiry.
Final Price
All the tour conditions are to be clarified including the grade & type of accommodations,
transportation, visiting placed, meals and other excursions.
After clarification, Final price will be made by mutual agreement.
Enjoy the self-guided tour
All the arrangement are made as per the elaborated itinerary and operated the tour in
accordance with the plan
We have various Kyushu Tour sample Itinerary for your journey and we can create
your customized private tour based on tour sample itineraries in condideration of
your requirement.
Fukuoka-city is the starting poing for all the featured destinations in Kyushu.
We have prepare the two type of Itineraries of
Short duration journey and Kyushu Round tour.
Short duration journey
Short duration journey shows the tours within 3 days, travelling featured destinations in
Fukuoka-prefecture and near Fukuoka-prefecture.
● Kitakyushu-city one-day tour
● Kawachi Wisteria garden & Kitakyushu-city one-day tour
● Kitakyushu / UNESCO Industry Revolution one-day tour
● Yanagawa & Dazaifu one-day tour
● Munakata & Fukutsu / UNESCO Sacred region one-day tour
● Munakata, Oshiama & Okinoshima / UNESCO Sacred region one-day tour
● Toho village, Asakura Ukiha one-day tour
● Yoshii & Yanagawa Hina doll festival one-day tour
● Kurume & Yame region one-day tour
● Takeo & Yutoku Inari Shrine one-day tour
● Karatsu & Yobuko one-day tour
● Nagasaki / UNESCO Hidden Christian sites one-day tour
● Nagasaki / UNESCO Hidden Christian sites 3 days tour
● Nagasaki / UNESCO Industrial Revolution one-day tour
● Shimabara & Unzen 2 days tour
● Sasebo & Huis Ten Bosch one-day tour
● Yufuin & Beppu Onsen 2 days tour
Kumamoto-prefecture & Miyazaki-prefecture
● Kumamoto, Aso and Takachiho 3 days tour
● Aso and Takachiho / Dynamic Nature 2 days tour
● Amakusa / UNESCO Hidden Christian sites 2 days tour
Kyushu Round tours
Kyushu Round tours shows the long duration tours travelling the featured destinations
in Kyushu.
● 8 days Northern & Central Kyushu tour
● 6 days North-West Kyushu tour
● 6 days North-Eest Kyushu tour
Featured Destinations map
Note
Red letter indicates prefecture
Black letter indicates destination
Should you need further information please feel free to contact us.
Your equiry can be sent by selecting the Enquiry Form link below.
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Tel : +81-93-521-8897, Fax : +81-93-521-8898
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Japan tours to Kyushu
Japan KYUSHU Tourist is the specialist of Fukuoka and Kyushu tour
Kyushu is the destination like a Treasure Chest of Japan
We offer various types of customized private Tours and Trips exclusively for you.
Our tours
Tailor-made tours Self-guided tours Golf tour Study tour
Your customized own package tour can be planned based on your purpose, interest of journey
and duration of your travel.
We can cover all the area of Kyushu, and we have prepare the two type of Itineraries of
Kyushu Round tour and Short duration journey.
Kyushu Round tour itineraries
Kyushu Round tour shows the long duration tours travelling the featured destinations
in Kyushu. The starting and finishing place of the tour is Fukuoka-city.
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The itinerary is covered featured destinations and must see places throughout Kyushu |
Travel 5 prefectures |
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Short duration journey itineraries
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.
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 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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towns with 400 years history. Both places have different feature of porcelain respectively. |
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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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Tour condition
Start & end of the tour is Fukuoka-city
English speaking guide
Local experienced and knowledgeable
guide escorts the tour
Chartered vehicle is utilizes
Jumbo taxi or bus
How to make your customized tour
1. Enquiry
The tours we are offering are customized for private travel accordance with your preferences
and date, click the Enquiry Form to tell us what you are looking for.
2. Proposal
・Preliminary quotation which is guide line of the tour price as per the Enquiry.
・Basic suggested itinerary will be provided.
3. Clarifications
All the tour conditions are to be clarified including the grade & type of accommodations,
transportation, visiting placed, meals and other excursions, in order to meet your requirements
and budget.
4. Final proposal
The quotation and itinerary are provided based on the Clarification.
5. Make an agreement
The agreement for proceeding the customized tour is conducted.
6. Enjoy the customized journey
All the arrangement are made as per the agreement and operated the tour in
accordance with the plan
Price of the tour
The price is customized based on travel date, number of participants, hotel choices,
transportations, and other custom preferences.
Should you need further information or assistances please feel free to contact us.
Your equiry can be sent by selecting the Enquiry Form link below.
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Address : AIM buiding 6th floor, 3-8-1 Asano, Kokura-kitaku, Kitakyushu-city, Fukuoka-prefecture
8 days Southern Kyushu tour
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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Address
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Black Vinegar factory in Kirishima
The Fukuyama area along Kinko Bay is home to the famous Japanese black vinegar.
Over here, one can tour the old-fashioned Tshubobatake which leterally means a field of
vinegar jars, witness the traditional manufacturing process of the black vinegar, taste and
purchase the finished product.
One of featured producer is Sakamoto Kurozu.
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General information
| Address |
Sakamoto Kurozu 4967-2 Fukuyama, Fukuyama-cho, Kirihima-city, Kagoshima-prefecture |
| Access |
20 minutes by a vehicle from Kirishima-city |
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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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Kirishiama Onsen
Located on the lower slopes of the Kirishima Mountain with a distant view over
Kagoshima Bay and Sakurajima below.
The area is made up of over a dozen Onsen, of which the largest and best know is Maruo Onsen.
With its high concentration of hotels and central location, Maruo Onsen is the representative
resort town of the entire Kirishima Onsen area.
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The hot spring towns around Kirishima Onsen are dotted with Ryokan and hotels of various sizes
General information
| Address |
Makizonocho-takachiho, Kirishima-city, Kagoshima-prefecture |
| Access |
30 minuts by a vehicle from Kagoshima Airport 90 minuts by a vehicle from JR Kagoshima Station 20 minuts by a vehicle from JR Kirishima-jinju Station |
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Kirishima Shrine
One of the most beautiful shrine in Kyushu, and is surrounded by forest.
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The Shrine buildings were constructed in 1715 and designated as Important Cultural
Property of Japan.
Exploring Kirishima Shrine precinct
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1st Torii Gate |
Torii Gate in the precinct |
Approach to the Shrine |
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Shrine |
Shrine buildings |
Shrine main buildings |
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Gardian deity |
800 years old Sacred tree |
Sakamoto Ryoma |
General information
| Address |
2608-5 Kirishima-taguchi, Kirishima-city, Kagoshima-prefecture |
| Access | 15 minuts by a vehicle from JR Kirishima-jinju Station |
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