6 days North-West Kyushu tour
Where to Explore
Saga (Karatsu, Yobuko, Imari, Kashima, Takeo) → Nagsaki → 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
Arrive at Fukuoka
Karatsu → Yobuko → Imari → Kashima → Takeo
Stay at Takeo
port & center of Christian missionary activities. The detonation for an atomic bomb over Nagasaki
during the World WarⅡis a dark page in the cities turbulent history.
Now, however the city has become a center of peace, blessed with beautiful natural scenery and
eclectic mix of historical sites and architecture.
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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
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-toge Pass, Unzen jigoku, Mt. Fugen,
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 |
Travel 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)
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, Mt. Sarakura
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 |
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 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
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
Arrive at Fukuoka
Travel to Ibusuki via Hitoyoshi
Enjoy steam sand bath
Stay at Ibusuki, Western style Hotel, dinner and breakfast included
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
Ryukyu Shrine and Nagasakibana Cape
Makurazaki Osakana Center and Meijigura Shochu Brewery
Ikeda-ko Lake
Lunch : Somen Noodel Nagashi
Chiran and Chiran Peace Museum
Stay at 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
Sakurajima Island
Sata Cape
Black Vinegar
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
Toi Cape
Udo Shrine
Obi Castle Ruins
Nichinan Coast, Horikiri Pass ,
Miyazaki Shrine
Stay at Miyazaki, Western style Hotel, breakfast included
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
Hyuga Cape : Cruss Sea, Umagase
Mimitsu
Hyuga Sun Park
Transfer to Takachiho
Stay at 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
Takachiho Gorge
Takachiho Shrine
Amano Iwato Shrine
Transfer to Fukuoka
Stay at Fukuoka
Day 7 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 |
Highlight
Explore Fukuoka
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, western style Hotel, breakfast included
Day 8 Leave Fukuoka to Home
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
Should you need further information or assistances and 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
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 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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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 |
Should you need further information or assistances and 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
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 |
Black Vinegar 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 |
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 |