8 days Southern Kyushu tour
Day 1 : Kumamoto
Exploring Kagoshima and Miyazaki prefecture where are located in the southwestern part
of Japan, and has subtropical climate. Where to visit : In Kagoshima-prefecture are Satsuma
peninsula, Ibusuki, Kagoshima and Kirishima. In Miyazaki-prefecture are Nishinan, Miyazaki,
Huga and Takachiho. Finally, exploring Fukuoka enjoy sightseeing and shopping.
Where to Explore
Day 1 : arrive Fukuoka → Kumamoto and Ibusuki, stay Ibusuki
Day 2 : Satsuma Peninsula, stay Kagoshima
Day 3 : Kagoshima, Sakurajima island and Kirishima, stay Kirishima
Day 4 : Kirishima, Nichinan and Miyazaki, stay Miyazaki
Day 5 : Hyuga, stay Takachiho
Day 6 : Takachiho, stay Fukuoka
Day 7 : Fukuoka, stay Fukuoka
Day 8 : leave Fukuoka and back to home
Travelling route
Tour conditions
The tour is the private tour exclusively for your group.
・Minimum number : 2 person
・Maxum number : 30 person
・Tour date : please specify the date
・Accommodations is selected as per your required grade, room conditions and budget
and the location is considered sightseeing, dinner and nightlife as well.
・Chartered vehicle is utilized as per number of person.
・English speaking tour attendant escorts your journey to produce a pleasant trip.
・For making enjoyable our company staff always assist during tour by
communicating with you using a communication tool such as WhatsApp.
Itinerary
Itinerary
Depart Fukuoka-city
Trasfer to Kumamoto
Sakurano-baba Josaien → Kumamoto Castle
Transfer to Ibusuki
Experience of steam sand bath
Stay at Ibusuki , Japanese style Hotel, included dinner and breakfast
Dinner at Hotel : Japanese style kaiseki dinner included lacal spesiality cuisines
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.
Josaien is located in Sakurano-baba, at the foot of Kumamoto Castle, one of Japan’s
three major castles. It is a popular tourist attraction designed to enhance the appeal
of the old castle town and convey to visitors the food, history and cultural traditions of
the region from Kumamoto Castle, a symbol of the Kumamoto-city.
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The main gate located in Sakurano-baba |
Many shops sell Kumamoto souvenirs |
Restaurants, to enjoy distinctive food culture in Kumamoto |
The Castle is one of the three great castles and one of the 100 best places in Japan to view cherry
blossoms. Due to the Earthquakes in 2016, the Castle have heavey damages and many of Castle
buildings were destroyed. After that the restoration activities are being performed as fast as possible
and now Kumamoto Castle can be seen from the outside of the moats surrounding the castle.
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Castle tower |
Castle tower after Earthquake |
Turret |
A hot spring resort representing Kyushu, and is located in Kagoshima-prefecture along
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Sand bath hall, changing room shower facilities |
Steam Sand bath facing to Kinko Bay |
Enjoy taking Steam Sand bath |
Day 2 Satsuma Peninsua
Itinerary
Leave Hotel in Ibusuki
Exploring Satsuma Peninsula
Ryugu Shrine and Nagasakibana Cape
Lunch at Tosenkyo : Somen noodel nagashi
Transfer to Chiran
Exploring Chiran including Samurai Residence and Chiran Peace Museum
Transfer to Kagoshima
Stay in Kagoshima, Western style Hotel, included breakfast
Dinner at Kagoshima-city, local speciality Cuisines
Option : the following sites can be arranged as option.
Where to explore
The Satsuma Peninsula which projects south from the southwest part of Kyushu.
To the west lies the East China Sea, while to the east it faces the Osumi Peninsula
across Kagoshima Bay. Near the southern tip of the peninsula is the 924-metre Mount
Kaimon and the hot springs of Ibusuki Hot Spring.
It is the Urashima Taro legendary shrine peninsula and this shrine is becoming popular as a power spot
of matchmaking and good fortune in love.
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The cape is the southernmost point of Satsuma peninsula, where a white lighthouse stands.
You can enjoy the view of the magnificent Mount Kaimondake and rocks with the sea spray
wearing them. The Cape is said to be the birthplace of the legend of Ryugu.
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A circumference of 15 km and a maximum depth of 233 meter, where was created by volcanic
activity long ago. Large eel with a length of 2 meter and circumference of 50 cm inhabit the lake.
It was also known as the lake of a legendary monster called ” Issy” purported to live in the lake.
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Monster called Issy |
Flower garden |
Mount Kaimon |
The unique Somen noodle nagashi in Tosenkyo revine in Kaimon open throughout the
year serving cold Somen noodle that swim in the revloving container.
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Entrance of Tosenkyo revine |
Somen noodle restaurant |
Somen noodle that swim in the revloving container |
Called a small Kyoto in Kagoshima, offer you a fine collection of Samurai houses and gardens
and Chiran Peace Museum for the Kamikaze Pilots.
Those Samurai Houses were built about 250 years ago. Their gardens are beautiful
desighned, with Mt. Hahaga-dake as the background. Other natural elements are
also incorporated, making the whole area resemble a scries of miniture of Japanese
gardens housed in boxes. Seven of the gardens are designated as natural scenic spots.
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Chiran Peace Museum for the Kamikaze Pilots
This museum exhibits precious materials such as pictures, letters, wills, articles and
memontos of the 1,036 Kamikaze pilots based in Chiran who perticipated in the Battle for
Okinawa towards the end of World War 2. It also houses a No.3 type fighter aircraft, Hien.
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Option
Enjoy tasting Shochu at the most famous Shochu brewery in Kagoshima Meiji-gura is
Satsuma Shuzo’s Shochu brewery and museum.
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Satsuma Shuzo’s Shochu breqwey |
Shochu brewery museum |
Enjoy tasting Shoochu, Shiranami |
The Station is the southern most railway station in Japan operated by JR, boasts a
breathtaking view of Kaimon-dake volcano to the front.
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Platform of southern most railway station |
Yellow post delivering the happiness |
Bell that brings happiness |
Day 3 Kagoshima & Kirishima
Itinerary
Leave hotel in Kagoshima
Exploring Kagoshima-city
Sengan-en Garden and Shoko Shuseikan ( UNESCO World Heritage site )
Transfer to Sakura-jima Island by Sakura-jima Ferry
Exploring Sakura-jima Island
Transfer to Kirishima
Stay at Kirishima Onsen Resort, Japanese style Hotel, included dinner and breakfast
Dinner at Hotel : Japanese style kaiseki dinner included lacal spesiality cuisines
Option : the following site can be arranged as a option.
Black Vinegar factory in Kirishima
Where to explore
Kagoshima-city is the southernmost major city in Kyushu which can see Sakura-jima Island
which raises the smoke across the Kagoshima Bay. Kagoshima prospered in the Edo period
as a castle town.
Sengan-en / UNESCO World Heritage
Sengan-en is the most famous garden in Kagoshima-ken, made by Shimazu lord in the
19th century at the beautiful bayside Kinko bay. The garden contains many historic artifacts
that tell of its long history.
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Mount Sakurajima |
Shimazu family residence |
Suzumon gate |
Shoko Shuseikan Modern Industrial Complex / UNESCO World Heritage
The museum of the Classics located here exhibits a various of objests related to the Shimazu
family and the Satsuma domain, introducing a Shimazu family tree chart and many other
belongings. The stone buiding which houses the collection has been desighnated on the
UNESCO World Heritage, Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution
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Shoko Shuseikan |
Reflectaance furnace |
Base of Reflectaance furnace |
Sakura-jima Ferry connects Kagoshima-city and Sakura-jima Island in 15 minutes
and is operated for 24 hours.
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Kagoshima port |
To Sakura-jima Island |
Sakura-jima Port |
An active strato volcano with three peaks, Kita-dake, Naka-dake and still active Minami-dake.
Formerly an island, it became connected with the Osumi Peninsula in 1914 when lava from its
summit closed the channel between the two.
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Still active volcano |
Yunohira Observatory |
Arimura Lava Observatory |
Option
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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Black vinegar manufacturing |
Sakamoto Kurozu, famouse manufacturer |
Shop and restaurant |
Stay
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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Located at lower slopes of the Kirishima Mountain |
The largest and best know is Maruo Onsen |
There are Ryokan and hotels of various sizes |
Day 4 Kirishima & Nichinan & Miyazaki
Itinerary
Leave Hotel in Kirishima Onsen Resort
Visit Krishima jingu Shrine
Transfer to Nichinan
Exploring Nichinan and Miyazakii : to be selected three places where you want to visit
Toi Cape → Udo Shrine → Nichinan Coast, Horikiri Pass
Stay at Miyazaki, Western style Hotel, included breakfast
Dinner at Miyazaki-city, local speciality Cuisines
Option : the following sites can be arranged as option.
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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Torii gate in the precinct |
Shrine main building |
Gardian deity |
Facing the Pacific Ocean with a beautiful coastline contains placed of natural beauty,
like Aoshima and Toi-misaki Cape.
Wild horses are living here. Gentle hills extend, and you can observe wild horses, called
Misaki-uma, living and grazing there. It is said that the Misaki-uma are the descendants of
army horses left grazing and which became wild 300 years ago.
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Located at southernmost part of the Nichinan |
Wild horses are living at the gentle hills |
Visitor Center, souvenir shop |
Beautiful and exciting Shine, located the cave of the cliff side facing the Pacific Ocean.
In legend, a goddess of sea built a hut to give birth to a great god here.
Then it is said that Empress Suiko (554-628) built the shrine there.
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Located the cave of the cliff side facing the Pacific Ocean |
Shrine in the Cave
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Pray place facing to Pacific Ocean |
Japan’s own replica of Moai Statues.
Enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean, the Sun Messe Nichinan has
replicas of the Moai statues from the Easter Island placed here and there in the area.
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Breathtaking panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean |
Moai statues from the Easter Island placed here |
The only place that has been permitted to replicate |
The suggested sightseeing spot in Nichinan.
The 60m altitude pass allows you to look down at a beautiful view of the Pacific Ocean.
The coastline here is lined with rocks that have been worn away by the waves splashing
against them, as well as beautiful phoenix palm trees.
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The Horikiri Pass Phoenix Road Station |
Beautiful phoenix palm trees |
The rocks have been worn away by the waves splashing |
Stay
Miyazaki
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Shopping street |
Japanese style pub |
Enjoy dinner |
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The moss-covered stone walls, broad stone steps in front of the Ote-mon main gate, moat ruin,
and old samurai residences all bring back the past. The Matsuo-no-Maru residence and Ote-mon
have been reconstructed using the treasured Obi cedar wood.
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Entrance of Obi Castle |
The moss-covered stone walls |
Nation’s Preservation Districts for Groups of Historic Buildings |
Miyazaki Shrine is the oldest and the most important shrine in the city.
Dedicated to Emperor Jimmu, the mythical first emperor of Japan, it is said to have been
established over 2600 years ago.
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The oldest Shrine in Miyazaki |
Dedicated first emperor in Japan |
Lantern in the Shrine |
Day 5 Hyuga
Itinerary
Leave Hotel in Miyazaki
Transfer to Hyuga
Exploring Hyuga Cape
Lunch at Hyuga : local cuisine in Miyazaki
Transfer to Takachiho
Stay in Takachiho, Japanese style Hotel, included dinner and breakfast
Japanese style kaiseki dinner included lacal spesiality cuisines
Where to explore
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.
Your dream come true here. The Cruz Sea is an area of ocean that appears to have a cross
in it when viewed from an observatory. This cape is known as a ria coast; the “cross shape”
was created by the narrow terrain here being eroded by rivers, resulting in a cross-shaped
sea route.
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Observatory place Your wishes come true here |
“cross shape” was created by the narrow terrain here being eroded by rivers |
Beautiful phoenix palm trees facing to Pacific Orcean |
Exciting scenery created by raging wave of Hyuga Sea. The coastline here is a ria coastline,
marked by intricate waterways sandwiched between cliffs. The cliffs here are 70m high and
the waves’ splashing against them is an enchanting sight.
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Exciting scenery created by raging wave |
The cliffs are 70m high and the waves’ splashing against them |
Bare rock faces of the cliffs have given way to columnar joints |
Let’s meet the old days of Japan. The area in the city is designated a National Important
Preservation District for Groups of Historic buildings, and there remain much of the atmosphere.
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Mimitsu fishery port
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The ancient myths set down in Japan’s oldest books |
Designated a National Important Preservation District |
Day 6 Takachiho
Itinerary
Leave Hotel in Takachiho
Exploring Takachiho
Takachiho Shrine → Takachiho Gorge → Amano Iwato Shrine
Lunch at Takachiho : local cuisine in Takachiho
Transfer to Fukuoka–city
Stay at Fukuoka-city, Western style Hotel, includedbreakfast
Dinner at Fukuoka-city, local speciality Cuisines
Option : the following site can be arranged as an option.
You can enjoy sample wines and winery also can be visited
Where to explore
Takachiho offers dynamic and powerful Takachiho Gorge and birthplace of Shinto which is
Japanese indigenouse religion. 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
a dragon where the stone twisted and flowed as it formed.
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The narrow chasm cut through the rock, boat riding experience |
Exploring Takachiho Gorge using the walk-way |
Souvenir shops and Restaurants |
The most recommended activity at Takachiho Gorge is riding the river that flows down the
base of the gorge on a rental boat.The spot you can see waterfalls and the columnar shaped
valley together is rare in the world. Please enjoy this amazing view from the boat.
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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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Entrance of Shrine, Torii gate |
The sacred tree, 800 years old |
Shrine main building |
Japanese indigenouse religion, Shinto born here.
There is a story of Shinto origin in the Cave behind of Amano Iwato Shrine, and Amano
Yasugawara. About ten kilometers outside of central Takachiho, Amano Iwato Shrine
was built near the Cave where is place of the Shinto origin story.
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The God shows the story of Shinto origin |
Amano Iwato Shrine, there is the Cave behind the shrine |
Amano Yasugawara, Gods & Goddesses had a discussion |
Lunch
Somen nagashi
Somen is a kind of noodle which is made by wheat and is usually eaten by dipping style.
Somen nagashi is the way of eating Somen with waterslide traditionally made by bamboo
like as video below. Nagashi means flowing.
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Gokase Winery is located near Takachiho, in the beautiful plateau at an altitude of 600m.
All the wines are being made from locally grown grapes. There is the tasting corner, you can
enjoy sample wines. Winery also can be visited.
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Day 7 Fukuoka-city
Itinerary
Leave Hotel
Exploring Fukuoka-city
Lunch : local cuisine in Fukuoka-city
Stay in Fukuoka-city , Western style Hotel, includedbreakfast
Dinner at Fukuoka-city, local speciality Cuisines
Where to explore
Fukuoka-city has a long history as commercial town and castle town, and prospered as important
district to Asian Continent for many years. Now, Fukuoka-city is the International bub of Kyushu,
the nation’s fourth largest economic zone. You can enjoy various things by selecting from the following.
Shopping and meal
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The largest and busiest JR train station in Kyushu |
The complex commercial facility, in the heart of Fukuoka-city |
The biggest shopping district in Kyushu |
The water-front resort area, only a 15 minute drive from Tenjin in the centre of Fukuoka-city.
The park is surrounded by Fukuoka Tower and high rise contemporary high rise buildings,
all of which help make a modern urban landscape.
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Japan’s highest coastal tower |
Magnificent view from the tower |
Lover’s Sanctuary |
The complex facility for the wedding hall, shops and restaurants and is located in Seaside
Momochi Park.
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Historical places
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Hakata Gion Yamagasa Festival is held in the shrine |
The oldest temple of the hingon sect in Japan |
Part of stone wall and canal, and the Tamon tower are still left |
Japanese traditional Shopping Street where you can find a lot of Cool Japan. The entrance of the
shopping street is located next to Kushida Shrine. Approximately 130 shops built in the 400 metre
arcade. There are also souvenir shops including Hakata dolls, shops collected Hakata Gion
Yamakasa goods. Enjoy lunch, Hakata Ramen at the birth place of Nagahama Ramen.
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Entrance of Shopping arcade |
130 shops in the 400 metre arcade including souvenir shops |
Birth place of Nagahama Ramen |
In the middle of Hakata Bay Beautiful flowers can be enjoyable throughout the year. Rapeseed
blossom, Cherry blossom, Livingstone daisy Poppy, Rhododendro, Marigold, Hydrengea, Plumed
cockscomb, Dahlia, Sunflower, Cockspur coral tree Bougainvillea, Scarlet sage, Cosmos, Dahlia,
Autumn leaves, Scarlet sage, Japanese narcissus, Japanese camellia, Plum.
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Breathtaking panoramic view of Hakata bay |
Beautiful flowers can be enjoyable throughout the year |
Flower garden |
The aquarium focuses on the aquatic life found around Kyushu. The main tank is a huge,
seven meter deep pool filled with all different kinds of marine life including over 120 sharks
of 20 different varieties. There are also several outdoor tanks where you can experience
feeding dolphins and sea lions.
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Marine World Uminonakamichi facing to Hakata bay |
Dolphins and sea lions Show |
Different kinds of marine life can be enjoyed |
The sprawling, family oriented public park, located on a narrow peninsula across the bay from
central Fukuoka.The park is made up of several different areas including flower gardens, playgrounds,
an amusement park with ferris wheel, sports fields, a water park, a zoo and large open spaces and
lawns perfect for picnicking.
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The Japanese traditional Garden; it was originally built in the 1754 for Kuroda Tsugutaka who was
the lord of Fukuoka clan. You can feel Japanese traditional cultures and enjoy Tea Ceremony.
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The time-honored Japanese garden |
Beautiful lake, colorful carp swimming |
Traditional Japanese room, enjoy Tea Ceremony |
The urban living area where you can enjoy a resort lifestyle full of fun and entertainment.
There is a large shopping mall, a sports equipment store, a car accessories store, an interior
design shop, a baby specialty mega store, some restaurants, a Ferris wheel, and many
amusement attractions.
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Food stalls “Yatai”is one thing to enjoy in Fukuoka. Despite a decline in recent year,
there are said to be more than 160. The food stalls have all kind of food, but you have
to try Hakata ramen, usually made with white soup from pork bone and thin noodles.
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Ramen Stadium
Ramen Stadium isn’t really a stadium as the name suggests, but a food court on the fifth floor
of Canal City’s Cinema Building. It carries not one, but eight famous ramen stalls that serves
different ramen styles from across Japan. Ramen Stadium has eight ramen stalls with ramen
from Hakata, Kurume, and as far as Tokyo, Kyoto, and Sapporo.
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Day 8 Leave Fukuoka-city to Home
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Kyushu Travel Guide in Japan
Fukuoka-prefecture
Kyushu is a paradise of Japan travel like no others. Kyushu has rich landscapes including nature
and diverse cultures including food cultures. It has a variety of histories all over Kyushu, and
nature and urban are harmonized.
One of our most proud things in Kyushu is Japanese cuisines and local delicacies. You can enjoy
many different local dishes using fresh and unique ingredients in various places during your travel.
Also you can meet a lot of amazing things what you have never experienced before.
The abundant local tourist information collected by our own
We have prepared tourist information shown on this site based on our own investigations by visiting
each destinations, tourist attractions, restaurants, shops, facilities and other places. Further more,
featured tourist destinations as well as numerous hidden gems shown by photos which are taken by us.
Featured destinations map of Kyushu in Japan
Japan’s southernmost Kyushu Island consists
of seven prefectures shown on the map.
Red letter indicate prefecture
Black letter indicate destination
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Fukuoka-city is the Heart of Kyushu, the energetic city bustling as the center of Kyushu’s politics, economy culture and fashion |
Kitakyushu is the second largest city in Kyushu. World leading Environmental Future city, and blessed with spectacular & stunning nature. |
Dazaifu is must visit place in Fukuoka-prefecture has 1300 years history, featured spot is Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine |
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Itoshima is the nearest Resort town from Fukuoka-city. The ara is surrounded Genkai Sea and Seburi Mountain. |
Yanagawa is a Castle town with a beautiful Canals in the town. Canal boat cruise is the most exiting experience. |
UNESCO World Heritage towns, |
| Asakura | Ukiha | Yame |
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Asakura is a thriving area of agriculture with rich nature. Harazuru is a Onsen Resort |
Ukiha blessed with nature where many orchards spread out in the Chikugo plain. Must visit place Yoshii-machi, the time-honored scenery, back to 100 years ago. |
Yame including Hoshino Village is the representative town of Japanese Tea cultication. Also Yame is the Centre of |
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Saga–city is known as the plece where it has made a great contribution to the Japanese Industrial Revolution |
Karatsu was prospered from ancient times as an important trading port, Yobuko famous for fresh squid cuisines |
Takeo is a Onsen Resort, located west of Saga–city, and has 1200 years history |
| Arita | Imari | Kashima & Tara |
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Arita is famous for Arita porcelain, one of the traditional handicrafts of Japan, has 400 years old history. |
Imari is most notable because of Imari porcelain. Okawachiyama porcelain district is recommended to visit |
Kashima is southern part of Saga, facing to Ariake sea, Yutoku Inari Shrine is one of the famous Inari shrine in Japan |
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Nagasaki has many oversea countries cultures and the significant Japanese histories. |
Unzen is a gentle Onsen Resort situated in the Unzen National Park. The Resort area was originally developed for foreigners as a place close to |
Shimabara spreads in the foot of Mount Unzen and facing to Ariake Sea. The region offers various things ; Castle town, Onsen, Nature and UNESCO |
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Sasebo is the town surrounded azure sea with breathtaking 99 islands scenery, and beautiful theme park |
North West coast of Nagasaki-prefecture is a beautiful and historic location full of interesting Christian churches, white sandy beaches and an imposing castle. |
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Beppu is the Japan’s most popular Onsen Resort, the exciting experiences are recommended |
Yufuin is a beautiful and tranquil Onsen Resort harmonized with nature. Yunotsubo Avenue , Kinrinko lake and Yufuin Floral Village are worth to travel |
Kunisaki peninsula is located north-east side of Oita-prefecture ; Trekking and onsen can be enjoed.
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Usa & Ajimu is located at the base of Kunisaki peninsula and spreading around Usa Shrine. it has long been holy ground to both Shinto & Buddhist activities |
Nakatsu is a Castle town, Yabakei offers dynamic rock formations at the valleys along Yamakuni River |
Okubungo is a Nature-blessed region at Ono River basin, the northern part is surrounded by Aso & Kuju Mountains |
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Kumamoto is the third largest city in Kyushu.Must visit place the three great castle in Japan |
Aso gives unforgettable experiences, the active volcano Mount Aso and world’s largest caldera offer a lot of excitements |
Kurokawa Onsen is one of the best places to enjoy the atmosphere of old fashioned Onsen in Japan. |
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Amakusa is an archipelago located west side of Kumamoto, beautiful landscape, seafood & local delicacis, marine activities |
Hitoyoshi is a castle town along rapid stream Kuma river, Onsen resort, river boat riding, steam locomotive, limestone cave. |
Minamata is located west coast of Kyushu and faces Amakusa islands; beautiful landscape, sea food, Onsen resorts |
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Takachiho has the dynamic Takachiho Gorge and and the birthplace of Japanese mythology, Takachiho shrine |
Hyuga offers spectacle art collection of exposed Rocks created by raging wave of Hyuga Sea, Japanese traditional fishery port Mimitsu |
Miyazaki & Nichinan facing to Pacific Ocean, subtropical region; Ocean Resorts, wild animal, historical places, beautiful landscape |
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Kagoshima largest city in Southern Kyushu and greatly contributed modernization of Japan. UNESCO World Heritage site & Active volcano Sakura-jima are to be visited. |
An active strato volcano with three peaks, Kita-dake, Naka-dake and still active Minami-dake. |
Ibusuki is the Onsen Resort is most famous for Sand bath place in Japam located at a sand in Kinko bay. Many unique tourist attractions in Satsuma peninsula can be offered. |
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Chiran called a small Kyoto collection of Samurai houses and gardens. Another featured place to be visited is |
Kirishima is an Onsen Resort located in the mountain foot of Kirishima. Kirishima Shrine is one of the most beautiful shrine in Kyushu surrounded by forest |
The southernmost Cape of main land Japan at 1′ 00″ latitude. Cape Sata is home to many sub-tropical flowers. |
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Japan tour packages to Kyushu
11 days Kyushu tour
Japan KYUSHU Tourist is the specialist of Fukuoka and Kyushu tours in Japan. We offer various
types of customized private tour package exclusively for you. Japan tour packages are travel plans,
which include some or all of the following ; transportation such as chartered taxi or bus, tour guide,
accommodations, meals, and more.
One of our most proud things in Kyushu is Japanese cuisines and local delicacies. You can enjoy
many different dishes using fresh and unique ingredients in various places during your travel. Also
you can meet a lot of amazing things what you have never experienced before.
Long duration Kyushu tours in Japan
Kyushu has rich landscapes including nature and diverse cultures including food cultures. It has a
variety of histories all over Kyushu, and nature and urban are harmonized. You can enjoy a lot of
things here in Kyushu what you want to experience.
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Exploring throughout Kyushu where is the fascinating destination of Japan like no others. Where to explore are Nagasaki, Shimabara, Unzen, Kumamoto, Ibusuki, Kagoshima, Sakurajima island, Nichinan, Miyazaki, Huga, Takachiho, Aso, Yufuin, Beppu, Kitakyushu and Fukuoka. Enjoy unforgettable experiences. |
8 days Northern & Central Kyushu tour
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Northern and Central Kyushu, many fascinating tourist destinations are concentrated in this area and a lot of Photo spots on the way to main tourist destinations as well. Where to explore are Nagasaki, Shimabara, Unzen, Kumamoto, Kurokawa Onsen, Aso, Yufuin, Beppu, Kitakyushu and Fukuoka. |
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Exploring Kagoshima and Miyazaki prefecture where are located in the southwestern part of Japan, and has subtropical climate. Where to visit : In Kagoshima-prefecture are Satsuma peninsula, Ibusuki, Kagoshima and Kirishima. In Miyazaki-prefecture are Nishinan, Miyazaki, Huga and Takachiho. Finally, exploring Fukuoka enjoy sightseeing and shopping. |
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Exploring the 3 prefectures of Saga, Nagasaki and Fukuoka. Those regions are located on the west side of Japan and the trade with oversea countries has been carried out since ancient time. Where to visit are Takeo, Arita and Imari in Saga-prefecture, Nagasaki, Shimabara and Unzen in Nagasaki-prefecture, Yanagawa, Kitakyushu and Fukuoka in Fukuoka-prefecture. |
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Exploring the 4 prefectures of Kumamoto, Miyazaki and Oita and Fukuoka. Those regions are located central part of Kyushu and spreading around Mount Aso. Dynamic and beautiful nature can be enjoyed. Where to visit are ; Amakusa, Kumamoto, Aso and Kurokawa Onsen in Kumamoto-prefecture, Takachiho in Miyazaki-prefecture, Kuju and Yufuin in Oita-prefecture, and Chikugo region and Fukuoka in Fukuoka-prefecture. |
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Exploring the featured places of Oita-prefecture and Fukuoka-prefecture Unforgettable various things can be enjoyed such as beautiful nature, Onsen, local cuisines, fruits picking and Japanese cultures. Where to visit : Okubungo, Yufuin and Beppu in Oita-prefecture, Chikugo, Kitakyushu and Fukuoka in Fukuoka-prefecture. |
Short duration tours from Fukuoka-city
Many kind of fascinating tourist destinations are concentrated in northern part of Kyushu. and you
can enjoy a short journey from Fukuoka-city. 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.
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The Heart of Kyushu and the energetic city bustling as the center of Kyushu’s politics, economy, culture, fashion and tourism |
Yanagawa is a Castle town with beautiful canal. Dazaifu is must visit place in Fukuoka- prefecture has 1300 years history |
The Industrial Innovation city greatly contributed to Japan’s industrial modernization and blessed with spectacular & stunning nature |
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Itoshima is a resort town next to Fukuoka-city, with beautiful dynamic Genkai Sea; seafood gourmet, rural landscape, Sake brewery |
Agricultural industries spreading in the Chikugo plain. Let’s meet real Japan, beautiful rural landscape, fruit picking, Sake brewery, Onsen |
The city in harmony with foreign countries cultures, and the significant Japanese histories like no other areas |
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Dynamic and beautiful Takachiho Gorge and here is the birthplace of Shinto which is Japanese indigenouse religion. |
Exploring the most popular Onsen Resorts Beppu and Yufuin. Two Onsen Resorts have different fascinating features. |
The dynamic nature of Aso and Takachiho where is spreading around Mt. Aso. Mt. Aso is the largest active volcano in Japan |
Other featured Sightseeing tours
Munakata & Fukutsu one-day tour UNESCO World Heritage sites
Yame & Hishino village one-day tour
Christian Pilgrimage sites tours in Nagasaki regions
Japanese Christianity has a long history of continuing faith while coexisting with Japanese
traditional religion Shinto and General society. Japan’s unique practice of the Christian faith
continued even during the ban on Christianity. A lot of the Christian Pilgrimage sites in Nagasaki
regions have been registered on UNESCO Hidden Christian Sites.
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Nagasaki is a sacred place of Christianity where Pope and Saint Mother Teresa officially visited. |
Nagasaki has arduous and sacrifice histories during the ban on Christianity, such as Shimabara Rebellion and many religious persecutions |
Introduce how Christians have been continued their faith by visiting Nagasaki-city, Unzen, Shimabara, Amakusa and Hirado |
UNESCO Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution sites
Iron and Steel, Shipbuilding and Coal Mining are a group of historic sites that played an
important part in the industrialization of Japan in the Bakumatsu during National isolation
period and Meiji periods, and are part of the industrial heritage of Japan.
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The birth place of Steel Industry in Japan and contributed to the development of the Japanese industry modernization |
The origin of Japan’s modernization. Nagasaki contributed for Shipbuilding and Coal Mining |
To learn how Japan has become the world’s most industrialized country in the short period |
Study tour and field trip in Kitakyushu-city
Kitakyushu-city is the best place in Japan for Study tour of Environmental and Industrial issues.
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Kitakyushu-city is the most advanced city in Japan for solid waste management and recycling |
Kitakyushu-city is promoting the low carbon society in Asia taking leadership as the Environmental Future City. |
KAIZEN is the most important key word for Japan’s modernization and world leading industries |
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Tailor-made tour in Kyushu
- 11 days Kyushu tour
We offer the private tour exclusively for you. We can design your customized tour exactly
matches your requirements and preferences. 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.
The customized tour itineraries
We have prepared a various Kyushu tour Itineraries for your journey and we can design your
customized private tour based on tour sample itineraries in condideration of your requirement.
Tailor-made tour conditions
Our Tailor-made tour is offered for your as a package tour including Accommodations,
Chartered vehicle, English speaking tour attendant, meals as well as activities.
・Minimum number : 2 person
・Maxum number : 30 person
・Tour date : please specify the date
・Accommodations is selected as per your required grade, room conditions and budget
and the location is considered sightseeing, dinner and nightlife as well.
・Chartered vehicle is utilized as per number of person.
・English speaking tour attendant escorts your journey to produce a pleasant trip.
・For making enjoyable our company staff always assist during tour by
communicating with you using a communication tool such as WhatsApp.
Our consideration on Tailor-made tour
For enjoyable journey, the itinerary is to be planned in accordance with your own
pace and considering a physical conditions as well.
・Travelling route: Driving from destination to destination is a part of travel, so the best route
is to be selected where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery.
・Local cuisines and special gurmet are to be included.
・Shoppings are included on the travelling route ; local market and Michino-eki for local
specialties and fruits etc.
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Red letter indicate prefecture
Black letter indicate destination
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Miyazaki-prefecture travel guide
Takachiho travel guide
Miyazaki-prefecture is on the eastern coast of the island of Kyushu, surrounded by the Pacific
Ocean to the south and east, Oita-prefecture to the north, and Kumamoto-prefecture and
Kagoshima–prefecture to the west.
Where to explore
Dynamic and powerful Takachiho Gorge and here is the birthplace of Japanese mythology. It is the
supposed site of legend where Amaterasu, the Shrine Sun Goddess, disturbed by her brother’s
cruel pranks, hide herself in a cave, prompting the other gods and goddesses to try and lure her out.
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Spectacle art collection of exposed Rocks created by raging wave. Hyuga is a bay city, facing the
Hyuga nada Sea. The whole area along Cape Hyuga- misaki with its many exposed rocks is
designated as the Nippo-Kaigan Quasi-National Park.
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Facing the Pacific Ocean with a beautiful coastline contains placed of natural beauty, like Aoshima
and Toi-misaki Cape. Also, on the Hitotsuba Beach of Miyazaki-city are Ocean Dome, 700 hectare
all-weather indoor water park, and Miyazaki Sea Gaia, a comprehensive resort complex complete
with a wildlife park, golf courses and hotels.
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Golf tour in Fukuoka & Kyushu
Fukuoka and Kyushu are Paradises of Golf. Kyushu has about 250 golf courses and you can play
golf comfortably throughout the year because it is warmer than other areas in Japan. Our Golf tour
is a package tour including arrangement of golf courses, transportation, accommodations and any
other extras you may need such as sightseeing and meals arrangement.
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Where to play golf
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Where to play : Fukuoka-city, Kitakyushu-city, Itoshima, Dazaifu, Chikugo, Munakata,
Fukuoka-prefecture has 60 golf courses that the large number of courses in Kyushu.
There are many champion courses with long history and a lot of Professional Golf
Tournament have been held here in Fukuoka-prefecture.
Access to almost all golf courses are within one and half hours from Fukuoka-city.
You can enjoy playing golf and sightseeing while staying Fukuoka-city
Where to play :Unzen, Shimabara, Nagasaki, Sasebo, Omura
Nagasaki-prefecture is located in the west side of Kyushu and it is a popular area for golf
due to warm climate through the year. There are a lot of beautiful seaside challenging courses.
And Nagasaki-prefecture is a popular tourist destination such as Nagasaki-city,
Sasebo, Shimabara and Unzen ; you can enjoy golf and sightseeing.
Where to play : Beppu, Yufuin, Oita
Oita-prefecture is one of most famous Onsen resort in Japan, where has Beppu and Yufuin,
and has about 20 golf courses. You can enjoy sightseeing and golf here.
Kumamoto-prefecture has about 40 golf courses that is 2nd largest number in Kyushu.
Golf courses are located in Aso Kuju National Park, there are many courses where you can
see beautiful scenery of Mount Aso while playing golf.
Where to play : Phoenix Resort, Miyazaki
Miyazaki-prefecture has 30 golf courses and it is warm climate you can enjoy playing
golf throughout the year.
Most popular courses are Phoenix Country Club and Tom Watson Golf Course.
located in Phoenix Resort, where you can enloy beautiful scenery while playing.
Where to play : Kagoshima, Ibusuki
Kagoshima-prefecture is one of the best place for golf in Kyushu and has
about 30 golf courses. You can play comfortably in winter season as well, because
it is warn climate with 18 degree Celsius average temperature in the year.
Location of Golf Courses
between Japan and Europe because he played at many courses in other countries included
in South Africa. Therefore we can offer the excellent courses to suite your requirement
and organize enjoyable tour without any problems for playing golf.
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
And we would love to chat about your travel plans on the phone as well,
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Miyazaki & Nichinan travel guide
Miyazaki & Nichinan are facing the Pacific Ocean with a beautiful coastline contains placed
of natural beauty, like Aoshima and Toi-misaki Cape. Also, on the Hitotsuba Beach of Miyazaki
city are Ocean Dome, 700 hectare all-weather indoor water park, and Miyazaki Sea Gaia, a
comprehensive resort complex complete with a wildlife park, golf courses and hotels.
Beautiful and exciting Shine, located the cave of the cliff side facing the Pacific Ocean. In legend,
a goddess of sea built a hut to give birth to a great god here. Then it is said that Empress Suiko
(554-628) built the shrine there.
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The suggested sightseeing spot in Nichinan. The 60m altitude pass allows you to look down
at a beautiful view of the Pacific Ocean. The coastline here is lined with rocks that have been
worn away by the waves splashing against them, as well as beautiful phoenix palm trees.
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Wild horses are living here. Gentle hills extend, and you can observe wild horses, called Misaki-uma,
living and grazing there. It is said that the Misaki-uma are the descendants of army horses left grazing
and which became wild 300 years ago.
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The moss-covered stone walls, broad stone steps in front of the Ote-mon main gate, moat ruin,
and old samurai residences all bring back the past. The Matsuo-no-Maru residence and Ote-mon
have been reconstructed using the treasured Obi cedar wood.
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Japan’s own replica of Moai Statues. Enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean,
the Sun Messe Nichinan has replicas of the Moai statues from the Easter Island placed here and
there in the area.
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Miyazaki Shrine is the oldest and most important shrine in the city. Dedicated to Emperor Jimmu,
the mythical first emperor of Japan, it is said to have been established over 2600 years ago.
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Night life Miyazaki
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Location of Miyazaki & Nichinan
Your equiry can be sent by selecting the Enquiry Form link below.
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Tour results
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Self-guided tour in Kyushu
We offer the private tour exclusively for you
We can design your customized Self-guided tour exactly matches your requirements and preferences.
Self-guided tour conditions
Our Self-guided tour is offered for a small group with maximum 9 person as the package tour
including a chartered vehicle and accommodations.
・Start and end of the tour is Fukuoka–city, please specify the place where you want
・Tour date : please specify the date
・Chartered vehicle is utilized such as a taxi with 4 seats or jumbo taxi with 9 seats
as per number of person
・A foreign language (English, Chainese ) speaking driver can be arranged.
・Accommodations is selected as per your required grade, room conditions and budget
and the location is considered sightseeing, dinner and nightlife as well.
Features of the tours
For enjoyable journey, the itinerary is to be planned in accordance with your own pace and
considering a physical conditions as well.
・Travelling route: Driving from destination to destination is a part of travel, so the best route is
to be selected where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery.
・Shopping are included on the travelling route.
・Local cuisines and special gurmet are to be included.
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The following are included in accordance with your requests
・Unique experiences are to be included as per the request such as ;
Gunkan-jima island Cruise, Amakusa cruise or Dolphin watching, Sand bath, Wild horse watching,
Hell tour, Foot bath, Japan’s three major night view of Nagasaki and Kitakyushu, Aso tourist tram,
Sake brewery, Yanagawa canal boat Cruise, Fruits picking.
・Dynamic and beautiful Nature ; Amakusa, Unzen, Satsuma Peninsula, Sakurajima Island
Aso, Takachiho, Nichinam and Hyuga, Okubungo, Yufuin, Chikugo
・Onsen experience : Amakusa, Takeo, Shimabara, Unzen, Obama, Ibusuki, Aso, Kurokawa,
Nagayu, Beppu, Yufuin
・UNESCO World Heritage / Meiji Japan’s Industrial Revolution : Kitakyushu, Saga, Nagasaki
Kagoshima
・UNESCO World Heritage / Hiden Chiristian sites: Nagasaki, Shimabara, Unzen, Amakusa
・Japanese Cultural Historical sites : Nagasaki, Shimabara, Kumamoto, Chiran, Kagoshima
Kirishima, Obi, Mimitsu, Takachiho, Aso, Kitakyushu-city, Fukuoka-city
We have prepared a various Kyushu tour Itineraries for your journey and we can design your
customized private tour based on tour sample itineraries in condideration of your requirement.
Please refer the Itineraries link below.
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Tour results
We are offering various types of tours, and the tour results are shown links below.
Featured destinations map
Note
Red letter indicates prefecture
Black letter indicates destination
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