11 days Kyushu Tour

 

This tour explores throughout Kyushu and introduced a lot of featured tourist places are

introduced.  Start and end of the tour is Fukuoka-city.

 

Where to Explore 

Fukuoka-city  →  Nagasaki　 →　Shimabara   →　Unzen  →  Kumamoto  → Amakusa　

Ibusuki    →　Chiran　 →　 Kagoshima & Sakurajima Island   →　Kirishima  

Nichinan & Miyazaki  →  Hyuga   →　Takachiho   →　 Aso  →　Okubungo region

Yufuin   → 　Beppu   →　Kitakyushu-city  →　Fukuoka-city

 

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Tour conditions 

The tour is the private tour exclusively for your group.

・Minimum number : 4 person

・Maxum number : 30 person

・Tour date : please specify the date

・English, Chinese or Korean speaking guide is accompanied

・Chartered vehicle is utilized such as a taxi or bus as per number of person

    if you use a taxi, a foreign language (English, Chainese or Korean ) 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.

 

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 Travelling route 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Features of the 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.

・Shopping are included on the travelling route.

The following will be included in accordance with your requests

・Unique experiences are to be included as per the request such as ;

　Gunkan-jima islamd 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, Fruits picking.

・Dynamic and beautiful Nature  ; Amakusa, Unzen, Satsuma Peninsula,  Sakurajima Island, Aso,

　Takachiho, Nichinam and Hyuga,  Okubungo, Yufuin

・Onsen experience : Shimabara, Unzen, Obama, Ibusuki, Aso, Kurokawa, Yufuin, Beppu

・UESCO World Heritage  /  Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution: Kitakyushu, Nagasaki, Kagoshima

・UNESCO World Heritage / Hidden Christian Sites: Nagasaki, Shimabara, Unzen, Amaku-sa

・Japanese Cultural Historical sites : Nagasaki, Shimabara, Kumamoto, Chiran, Kagoshima,

　Kirishima, Obi, Mimitsu, Takachiho, Aso, Kitakyushu-city, Fukuoka-city　

 

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 Itinerary  

 

 Day 1     Nagasaki

 

Itinerary

Arrive at the Fukuoka airport

Transfer to Nagasaki-city

Atomic Bomb Museum   →　Ground Zero  →   Peace Park including Peace Statue &  Peace Fountain

Lunch at China Town or Nagaaki Wharf

Oura Cathedral  →　Glover Garden 　→　Dejima

Night view of  Mount Inasa

Stay at  Nagasaki-city , Western style Hotel, included breakfast

Dinner around JR Nagasaki station, local speciality Cuisines  

 

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Where to explore

One of Must visit destination in Kyushu.  The city have many oversea countries cultures and

the significant Japanese histories like no other areas.  In addition to above features, the geographical

conditions are creating fascinating tourism and now many tourists are visiting here.

Historical features  The following had exprienced in Nagasaki

 Natioanl isolation in Japan, Hidden Christian, Japan’s Industry modernization and Atomic bomb

Nagaaki Wharf  Elegant international & domestic  tourist harbour

Mount Inasa  Breathtaking panoramic view  of Nagasaki-city

Mount Inasa  One of the World’s three  beautiful night view

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Glover Garden  UNESCO World Heritage, the  largest number of visitor here

Peace Park  Let’s make World Peace and  everyone’s happiness

Path in Minamiyamate  Various gift shops,   restaurants, Café lined the street

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Oura Cathedral  The most significant Church,    Mother Teresa and Pope visited

Dejima    Only the trading port in Japan  during Natinal isolation

China Town  One of the three big China  town in Japan

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 Day 2    Shinabara & Unzen

 

Itinerary

Leave Hotel in Nagasaki

transfer to Shimabara

Shimabara Castle →　Samurai Street

Lunch at  Shimabara,  local cuisine Guzoni or Rokubei

transfer to Unzen

Nita Pass →　Unzen jigoku

Stay atUnzen Onsen Resort  Japanese style Hotel,  included dinner and breakfast

Dinner at Hotel : Japanese style kaiseki dinner included lacal spesiality cuisines

 

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Where to explore

Shimabara

Located in the Shimabara peninsula, the region spread in the foot of gentle mountain

and facing to calm sea. Shimabara is consist of two cities, Shimabara-city and

Minami-Shmabara-city.

Offers various enjoyable things such as Nature, Onsen, Castle town of Shimabara-city,

Hidden Christian history as well as Local Gourmets. 

Shimabara   Nature, Onsen, Castle town,  Christianity history, Gourmets.

Shimabara Castle  Symbol of Shimabar, almost   rectangular flatland castle

Samurai Houses  Even now, atmosphere in 18th   century is still remained

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Unzen 

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.

Unzen Highland Onsen Resort, different colour create seasonal beauty

Nita pass Magnificent scenery of mountain foot area & Ariake bay

Unzen jigoku White smoke rising from the   ground over a wide area

 

Itinerary

 

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Where to explore

Amakusa

An archipelago located west side of Kumamoto, beautiful landscape, seafood and local delicacies and 

marine activities can be enjoyed. Amakusa are connected to Shimabara by the Ferry and to Kumamoto

by the bridges.

Amakusa 9 inhabited islands & numerous  islands floating on a tranquil sea

Amakusa Gokyu / Pearl line Main islands are connected with Amakusa Five bridge, Pearl line

World Heritage SIte Hidden Cristian site of Oe Cathesral and Sakitsu Village

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Tomioka Castle Ruins The Castle in Amakusa Island built in 1605

Amakusa Cruise One of the most exciting exprience in Amakusa

Amakusa Onsen There are two Onsen, Matsushima and Shimoda

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Ibusuki Onsen

It is best known for its steaming sand baths along the beach, where bathers in a yukata, 

or Japanese bathrobe

Sand bath hall, changing room   shower facilities

Steam Sand bath facing to   Kinko Bay

Enjoy taking Steam Sand    bath

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Ikeda-ko Lake  The legendary monster “Isshi”  purported to live in the lake

Somen Noodel Nagashi  Serving cold Somen noodle,  swim in the revloving container

Meiji-gura Shochu Brewery   Enjoy tasting Shochu at the   time-honored Brewery

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Ryugu Shrine  A power spot of matchmaking  and good fortune in love.

Nagasaki-bana Cape  the southernmost point of  Satsuma peninsula

Nishi-Oyama JR Station  The southernmost railway  station in Japan

 

 Day 5   Chiran & Kagoshima

Leave Hotel in Ibusuki

Transfer to Chiran

Exploring  Chiran including Samurai Residence and Chiran Peace Museum   

Lunch at Chiran :  local cuisine of Kagoshima

Transfer to Kagoshima

Exploring : Kagoshima, Sengan-en Garden and Shoko Shuseikan

Exloring Sakurajima Island

Stay at Kirishima , Western style Hotel, included breakfast

Dinner at Kagoshima-city, local speciality Cuisines

 

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Where to explore

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Where to explore

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Takachiho

Located in the center of the Kyushu mountain area where about 40km away from

Aso and is steeped in Japanese mythology.

It is the supposed site of legend where Amaterasu, the Shrine Sun Goddess, disturbed by her

brother’s cruel pranks, hid herself in a cave, prompting the other gods and goddesses to try and

lure her out.

 

Takachiho Gorge

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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Takachiho Shrine

 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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Amano Iwato Shrine

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. 

 

Leave Hotel in Takachiho

Transfer to Aso

Enjoy the magnificent scenery by Aso Tourist Tram

Lunch at Minami Aso ;  featured restaurant / Takamori Dengaku-no sato

Exploring Aso

  Kusaenri-ga-hama  →　Mount Aso　→　Daikanbo

Stay at Aso, Kurokawa Onsen  or  Onsen resort Aso, Japanese style Hotel, included dinner and breakfast

Japanese style kaiseki dinner included lacal spesiality cuisines　

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Itinerary

Leave Hotel in Kurokawa Onsen or Aso

Transfer to Yufuin through Okubungo

Exloring Yufuin

  Yunotsubo Avenue  →　Yufuin Floral Village　→　Kinrinko lake

Transfer to Beppu

Lunch at Beppu ; Jigokumushi-kobo, steamed Cuisines

Exploring Beppu

   Beppu Hell tour →  Foot bath

Stay at  Beppu,  Western style Hotel, included breakfast

Dinner at Beppu Onsen town, local speciality Cuisines

 

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Where to explore

Graceful Onsen Resort located in the Yufu basin surrounded by Mount Yufu and Tsurumi

One of the most popular among ladies and International tourist visits to here are increasing. 

Mount Yufu  Gentle mount Yufu can be seen  graceful Onsen Resort

Yufuin Station Street  In front of JR Yufuin Station  a elegant street appear

Yunotsubo Avenue  70 shops, gift shops, galleries curiosity item shops, cafes

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Shitan-yu The old public outdoor mixed bath with a thatched

Kinrinko lake The landmark in Yufuin, hot water gushes from the bottom

Yufuin Floral Village Reproduced the townscape of the Cotswold region in England

 

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Beppu

The popular hot spring town nestle at the foot of volcanos, Mt. Yufu and Mt. Tsurumi.

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Featured tours

Kyushu Round tours  

・ 11 days Kyushu tour

・ 8 days Northern & Central Kyushu tour

・ 8 days Southern Kyushu tour

・ 6 days North-West Kyushu tour

・ 7 days Central Kyushu tour

・ 6 days North-Eest Kyushu tour

 

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Oita-prefcture travel guide

 

Oita-prefecture is on the north-eastern section of Kyushu. 

It 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, total boasting hot spring sources

and hot spring flowing volume are both Japan’s largest.

Most recommended Onsen Resorts are Beppu and Yufuin.

 

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 Location of Oita-prefecture

  

 

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Where to Explore

Beppu

Onsen Resort where the largest hot spring yield in Japan. The popular hot spring town nestle at the

foot of volcanos, Mount Yufu and Mount Tsurumi. Boasting more than 2,800 hot spring sources and 

flowing rate of nearly 137,000 kiloliters per day, Beppu is considered a paradise of hot springs famous

for high therapeutic effects.

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Yufuin

A beautiful and tranquil Onsen Resort, Yufuin is located about 15 km west of Beppu and is spreading in

the Yufu basin at the mountain foot of Yufu. Onsen Resort life can be enjoyed at the beautiful and tranquil

place harmonized with nature in the basin of mountain hill area.

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Okubungo

Nature-blessed region at Ono River basin, the northern part is surrounded by Aso & Kuju Mountains.

Okubungo consists of Takada, Kuju, Kusu,Kokonoe, Bungo-ono and Ogata.

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Usa and Ajimu

Located at the base of  Kunisaki peninsula and spreading around Usa Shrine.

Since ancient time the Kunisaki peninsula has been home of Kyushu’s prominent Usa Shrine,

influencing the surrounding hills and valleys with Buddhist culture. Although this is a Shinto shrine,

it has long been holy ground to both Shinto and Buddhist activities, and the Kunisaki Mountains 

and valleys were often chosen by monks as practice ground for meditation.

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Kunisaki peninsula

Rural area centered on mount Futago, pilgrimage, trekking, onsen, local cuisines can be enjoyed. 

Kunisaki peninsula began to develop 1,300 years ago as a sacred relgious ground influenced by  

by mountain and nature worship, Buddhism, and Usa shrine rising in the region.

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Nakatsu & Yabakei

A small city on the north coast of Oita-prefecture, just east of its border with Fukuoka-prefecture.

During the Edo Period of Japanese history, Nakatsu was a mid-sized domain, and the town itself

has recently expanded to include outlying towns and districts and now comprises almost 500 square

kilometers with a population of almost 85,000.

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Featured tours

Oita-prefecture tours

・ Yufuin & Beppu Onsen 2 days tour

・ Usa & Kunisaki one-day tour 

Kyushu Round tours

・ 11 days Kyushu tour

・ 8 days Northern & Central Kyushu tour

・ 8 days Southern Kyushu tour

・ 6 days North-West Kyushu tour

・ 7 days Central Kyushu tour

・ 6 days North-Eest Kyushu tour

 

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Okubungo travel guide

 

Nature-blessed region at Ono River basin,

 the northern part is surrounded by Aso & Kuju Mountains

Okubungo consists of Takada, Kuju, Kusu,Kokonoe, Bungo-ono and Ogata,

 

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Takeda and Kuju 

Oka Castle Ruin 

Great Castle wall construction, a magnificent view from the top

The Castle originally constructed in 1185, and had been enlarged multiple times and

eventually covered a widespread area on the steep hills overlooking a river and all the

surrounding countryside up to the Kuju mountain range clearly visible in the distance.

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Nagayu Onsen resort

The hot spring is known as one of the world’s top carbonate spring.

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Kuju

A plateau resort area and is a part of Aso Kuju National Park.

The plateau of 600 to 1000 metre altitude, spreading at southern part of Kuju and Taisen

mountains foot, and is located in between Aso and Takeda.

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Kusu including Kokonoe

 

Kokonoe Yume Otsurihasi

The longest pedestrian suspension bridge in Japan and the 2nd leongest in the World

Splendid and beautiful view from the thrilling sunpension bridge over the Naruko river valley.

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Sujiyu Onsen Resort

A tranquil Onsen Resort at Waita mountain foot of 1,000 metre altitude.

It is said that the Onsen was founded more than 1,000 years ago, and now there

are 30 Japanese style accommodations called Ryokan in there. 

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Handa kogen Plateau

The best driving area where the beautiful scenery of Aso Kuju National Park can be enjoyed

The Handa kogen Plateau is located in the southern part of Kokonoe-cho, Kusu-gun.

Altitude is 800 to 1,200 m. By the opening of the Yamanami Highway in 1964, the area

became a nice sightseeing spot connected to Beppu Onsen and Yufuin in the north and

Aso in the south.

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Bungo-ono and Ogata  

Harajiri Waterfall

In the Ogata River, running through the center of the Ogata plain in Oita Prefecture.

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Ogata-machi

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Okubungo Ogata-so

Densyokan Building	Kinu-san Clay doll	Kinu-san Clay doll

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Kiyokawa

Michino-eki, local shopping center	Chindano-taki Water Fall	Chindano-taki Water Fall

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 Location of Okubungo

    

 

 

Featured tours  

 

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7 days Central Kyushu tour

 

This tour explores Central Kyushu and visit a lot of featured tourist places in

Fukuoka-prefecture,  Kumamoto-prefecture , Miyazaki-prefecture  and  Oita-prefecture

 

Where to Explore  

Fukuoka-city   →　Amakusa  →  Kumamoto →  Aso  →   Takachiho  →  Kuju 

Kokonoe → Yufuin　→　Asakura → Akizuki → Ukiha →  Fukuoka-city  

 

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Tour conditions 

The tour is the private tour exclusively for your group.

・Minimum number : 4 person

・Maxum number : 30 person

・Tour date : please specify the date

・English, Chinese or Korean speaking guide is accompanied

・Chartered vehicle is utilized such as a taxi or bus as per number of person

    if you use a taxi, a foreign language (English, Chainese or Korean ) 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.

 

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 Travelling route 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Features of the 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.

・Shopping are included on the travelling route.

The following will be included in accordance with your requests

・Unique experiences are to be included as per the request such as ;

　Amakusa cruise or Dolphin watching, Aso tourist tram, Sake brewery, Fruits picking.

・Dynamic and beautiful Nature  ; Amakusa, Aso, Takachiho, Kuju, Kokonoe, Yufuin

・Onsen experience: Nagayu, Sujiyu, Aso, Kurokawa, Yufuin

・UNESCO World Heritage / Hidden Christian Sites :  Amakusa

・Japanese Cultural Historical sites: Kumamoto, Takachiho, Aso, Akizuki, Ukiha, Fukuoka-city

 

 

 Itinerary  

 

 Day 1   Amakusa

 

Itinerary

Depart Fukuoka–city
Transfer to Amakusa

Exploring Amakusa Gokyo / Pearl line : beautiful five bridges connects Amakusa Inlands 

Lunch : local cuisine in Amakusa

Exprience of  Amakusa Cruise or dolphin watching

Visiting the UNESCO World heritage / Hidden Christian Sites  

    Oe Cathedral   →　Sakitsu Village

Stay Amakusa Onsen, Japanese style Hotel, included dinner and breakfast

Dinner at Hotel : Japanese style kaiseki dinner included lacal spesiality cuisines

 

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Where to explore

Amakusa

An archipelago located west side of Kumamoto, beautiful landscape, seafood and 

local delicacies and marine activities can be enjoyed.

Amakusa are connected to Shimabara by the Ferry and to Kumamoto by the bridges.

Amakusa 9 inhabited islands & numerous  islands floating on a tranquil sea

Amakusa Gokyu / Pearl line Main islands are connected with Amakusa Five bridge, Pearl line

UNESCO World Heritage Hidden Cristian site of Oe Cathesral and Sakitsu Village

Tomioka Castle Ruins The Castle in Amakusa Island built in 1605

Amakusa Cruise One of the most exciting exprience in Amakusa

Amakusa Onsen There are two Onsen, Matsushima and Shimoda

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Itinerary

Leave Hotel in Amakusa

Transfer to Kumamoto
Exploring Kumamoto 

   Sakurano-baba Josaien  included lunch →   Kumamoto Castle   →　Suizenji-koen park

Stay at Kumamoto , Western style Hotel, included breakfast

Dinner at Shimo-tori Shopping Street, local speciality Cuisines

 

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Where to explore

From the early 17th century to the end of the 19th century, Kumamoto was prosperous as a castle town.

The Shira-kawa River and its branches run through the downtown area around Kumamoto Castle.

Therefore, the city is called “City of Woods and Fresh Water” .

Sakurano-baba Josaien Introduce of the old castle town and convey the food, history and cultural traditions

Kumamoto Castle  One of Japan’s three great  Castle, built in 1600

After the Earthquake  Under restoration work, can be   visited from the outside

Suizenji-koen Park  Imitated the beautiful scenery   of Japan

Shimo-tori Shopping Street  The largest shopping district in Kumamoto-prefecture

Kumamoto City Tram Main destinations are connected from JR Kumamoto Station

 

Itinerary

Leave Hotel in Kumamoto

Transfer to Aso

Enjoy the magnificent scenery by Aso Tourist Tram

Lunch at Minami Aso ;  featured restaurant / Takamori Dengaku-no sato

Explore Aso 

   Kusasenri-ga-hama    →　Mount Aso　→　Aso shrine 　→　Daikanbo

Stay at Kurokawa Onsen, or Onsen Resort Aso, Japanese style Hotel, included dinner and breakfast

Japanese style kaiseki dinner included lacal spesiality cuisines　

 

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Where to explore

Aso, the world’s largest caldera and the active volcano give a lot of excitements and numerous

unforgettable experiences in the rural area can be mede including Onsen, variety of sports 

and local cuisines.

Aso Tourist Tram Enjoy the magnificent scenery of Aso by Minami Aso Railway

Daikanbo The perfect spot view of Aso region, Caldera & Mount Aso

Kusaseri-ga-hama The beautiful prairie of 785,000 square meter in the crater

Mount Aso

The largest active volcano in Japan, and is among the largest in the world. Its peak is 1592 m

above sea level. Its caldera is 25 km across north to south and 18 km across east to west.

Mt. Aso, around the Crater

Look down the Crater

Nakadake Crater

Aso Shrine One of the oldest and most prominent shrines in Japan

Kurokawa Onsen The best places to enjoy the atmosphere of real Japan

Nabegataki Waterfalls Very unique waterfalls, can be climbed behind the falls

 

Itinerary

Depart Hotel in Kurokawa Onsen or Onsen Resort Aso

Transfer to Takachiho
Exploring Takachiho

    Takachiho Shrine    →　lunch : local cuisine in Takachiho  →  Takachiho Gorge  →  Amano Iwato Shrine 

back to Kurokawa Onsen or Onsen Resort Aso

Stay at Kurokawa Onsen or Onsen Resort Aso, Japanese style Hotel, included dinner and breakfast

Japanese style kaiseki dinner included lacal spesiality cuisines　

 

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Where to explore

Takachiho is located in the center of the Kyushu mountain area where about 40km away from

Aso and is steeped in Japanese mythology.

Takachiho Gorge

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.

Takachiho Shrine

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.

Amano Iwato Shrine

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. 

Leave Hotel in Kurokawa Onsen  or Onsen Resort Aso

Exploring Okubungo

   Kokonoe yume Otsurihasi 　→  Handa Kogen Plateau 

Lunch at Kokonoe : local cuisine in Oita 

Transfer to Yufuin

Exploring Yufuin

  Yunotsubo Avenue  →　Yufuin Floral Village　→　 Kinrinko lake 
Stay at Yufuin Onsen Resort, Japanese style Hotel, included dinner and breakfast

Japanese style kaiseki dinner included lacal spesiality cuisines　

 

Okubungo region

The region is on the way to Yufuin and Beppu from Aso, the travelling route can be proposed

as per your preference.

The area is a nature-blessed region at Ono River basin, and the northern part is surrounded by

Aso & Kuju Mountains

Kuju kogen Plateau A magnificent and beautiful scenery of Kuju plateau

Handa kogen Plateau  Yamanami Highway, best driving route enjoy Nature

Kokonoe Yume Otsurihashi Japan’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge, world’s 2nd

Yufuin

Graceful Onsen Resort located in the Yufu basin surrounded by Mount Yufu and Tsurumi

One of the most popular among ladies and International tourist visits to here are increasing. 

Mount Yufu  Gentle mount Yufu can be seen  graceful Onsen Resort

Yufuin Station Street  In front of JR Yufuin Station  a elegant street appear

Yunotsubo Avenue  70 shops, gift shops, galleries curiosity items shops, cafes

Shitan-yu The old public outdoor mixed bath with a thatched

Kinrinko lake The landmark in Yufuin, hot water gushes from the bottom

Yufuin Floral Village Reproduced the townscape of the Cotswold region in England

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Itinerary

Leave Hotel

Exploring  Fukuoka-city

Lunch : local cuisine in Fukuoka-city

Stay in  Fukuoka-city , Western style Hotel, included breakfast

Dinner at Fukuoka-city, local speciality cuisines

 

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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. 

In other words, Fukuoka-city is the heart of Kyushu against various things,

such as food culture, shopping, entertainment, economy and international business.

JR Hakata Station The largest and busiest JR train station in Kyushu

Seaside Momochi The water-front resort area JR Hakata Station and Tenjin

Tenjin The biggest shopping district in Kyushu

Fukuoka City tour bus Fukuoka Open top bus tour, three courses for journey

Fukuoka Tower Japan’s highest coastal tower, magnificent view from the top

Tochoji Temple The oldest temple of the Shingon sect in Japan

Kushida Shrine Hakata Gion Yamagasa Festival is held in the shrine

Kawabata Shopping street 400 m down town street, 100 shops and restaurants

Nakasu One of the largest entertainment district in western Japan

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Featured Kyushu Round tours  

・ 11 days Kyushu tour

・ 8 days Northern & Central Kyushu tour

・ 8 days Southern Kyushu tour

・ 6 days North-West Kyushu tour

・ 7 days Central Kyushu tour

・ 6 days North-Eest Kyushu tour

 

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Bungo-ono and Ogata travel guide

 

Okubungo is a Nature-blessed region at Ono River basin,

 the northern part is surrounded by Aso & Kuju Mountains.

Bungo-ono and Ogawa are located in the southern part of Okubungo.

 

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 Bungo-ono and Ogata 

 

Harajiri Waterfall

In the Ogata River, running through the center of the Ogata plain in Oita Prefecture

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Ogata-machi

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Okubungo Ogata-so

Densyokan Building	Kinu-san Clay doll	Kinu-san Clay doll

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Kiyokawa

Michino-eki, local shopping center	Chindano-taki Water Fall	Chindano-taki Water Fall

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Kusu and Kokonoe

 

Okubungo is a Nature-blessed region at Ono River basin,

 the northern part is surrounded by Aso & Kuju Mountains

Kusu and Kokonoe are located in the south-west side of Okubungo.

 

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usu including Kokonoe 

Kokonoe Yume Otsurihasi

The longest pedestrian suspension bridge in Japan and the 2nd leongest in the World

Splendid and beautiful view from the thrilling sunpension bridge over the Naruko river valley.

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Sujiyu Onsen Resort

A tranquil Onsen Resort at Waita mountain foot of 1,000 metre altitude.

It is said that the Onsen was founded more than 1,000 years ago, and now there

are 30 Japanese style accommodations called Ryokan in there.

 

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Handa kogen Plateau

The best driving area where the beautiful scenery of Aso Kuju National Park can be enjoyed

The Handa kogen Plateau is located in the southern part of Kokonoe-cho, Kusu-gun.

Altitude is 800 to 1,200 m. By the opening of the Yamanami Highway in 1964, the area became

a nice sightseeing spot connected to Beppu Onsen and Yufuin in the north and Aso in the south.

 

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Takeda and Kuju travel guide

Okubungo is a Nature-blessed region at Ono River basin,

 the northern part is surrounded by Aso & Kuju Mountains

Takada and Kuju are located in the south-west side of Okubungo.

 

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Takeda and Kuju 

 

Oka Castle Ruin 

Great Castle wall construction, a magnificent view from the top

The Castle originally constructed in 1185, and had been enlarged multiple times and eventually

covered a widespread area on the steep hills overlooking a river and all the surrounding countryside

up to the Kuju mountain range clearly visible in the distance.

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Nagayu Onsen resort

The hot spring is known as one of the world’s top carbonate spring.

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Kuju

A plateau resort area and is a part of Aso Kuju National Park.

The plateau of 600 to 1000 metre altitude, spreading at southern part of Kuju and Taisen

mountains foot, and is located in between Aso and Takeda.

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Harajiri Waterfalls

 

It is called Niagara Falls of Japan.

 

The Ogata River, running through the center of the Ogata plain in Oita Prefecture, flows furiously

down a cliff and creates Harajiri Falls.

 

The falls, 120 meters wide and 20 meters tall, are selected as one of the best 100 falls in Japan.

Lava flows produced by the great eruption of Mt. Aso accumulated and created Harajiri Falls.

 

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Upstream of Waterfall	Upstream of Waterfall	Downstream of Waterfall

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Cherry blossom	Suspension bridge	Suspension bridge

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Wheat field for Beer	Ogata-machi	Ogata-machi

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Ogata-machi	Grass Cherry	Michino-eki, Souvenir shop

Oka Castle Ruins

 

Great Castle wall construction, a magnificent view from the top

 

Oka Castle originally constructed in 1185, and had been enlarged multiple times and eventually

covered a widespread area on the steep hills overlooking a river and all the surrounding countryside

up to the Kuju mountain range clearly visible in the distance.

 

End in 1871 when the new Meiji government ordered the castle to be destroyed, striving for the

modernization of Japan.

 

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The best season to visit here is in the spring and can enjoy beautiful cherry blossoms.
With many historical sites including Samurai residences of the olden day, Takeda.

 

 

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 General information  

 

Address	2761 Oaza Takeda, Takeda-city, Oita-prefecture
Access	2 hours and 40 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka-city 2 hours and 40 minutes by a vehicle from Kitakyushu-city 2 hours and 50 minutes by a vehicle from Kimamoto-city 50 minutes by a vehicle from Aso 70 minutes by a vehicle from Yufuin 70 minutes by a vehicle from Beppu
Open hours	9:00 to 17:00
Admission fee	JPY 300
Days closed	No closing days

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Kokonoe Yume Otsurihashi

 

The longest pedestrian suspension bridge in Japan

and the 2nd leongest in the World

 

Splendid and beautiful view from the thrilling sunpension bridge over the Naruko river valley.

The bridge is located in Kokonoe near Yufuin.

 

390 metre long, 173 metre height from the Nariko River valley

 

Naruko River Valley south

Naruko River Valley north

Shindo Watefall

Kuju mountain range

Seasonal wild flowers

Seasonal wild flower

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 General information  

 

Address	1208 Oaza-tano, Kokonoe-machi, Kusu-gun, Oita-prefecture
Access	15 minutes by a vehicle from Handa kogen Plateau   40 minutes by a vehicle from Yufuin   60 minutes by a vehicle from Beppu   60 minutes by a vehicle from Aso 130 minutes by a vehicle from Kumamoto-city 120 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka-city 130 minutes by a vehicle from Kitakyushu-city
Open hours	8:30 to 17:00  January to June, November to December 8:30 to 18:00  July to October
Admission fee	JPY 500
Days closed	No closing days

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