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,
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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The hot spring is known as one of the world’s top carbonate spring.
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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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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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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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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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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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Featured tours related Okubungo
・ 8 days Northern & Central Kyushu tour
・ 6 days North-Eest Kyushu tour
Location of Okubungo
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7 days Central Kyushu tour
Where to Explore
Fukuoka → Amakusa → Kumamoto → Aso → Takachiho → Kuju
Kokonoe → Yufuin → Asakura → Akizuki → Ukiha → Fukuoka
Itinerary
Day 1 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.
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9 inhabited islands & numerous islands floating on a tranquil sea |
Main islands are connected with Amakusa Five bridge, Pearl line |
Hidden Cristian site of Oe Cathesral and Sakitsu Village |
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The Castle in Amakusa Island built in 1605 |
One of the most exciting exprience in Amakusa |
Amakusa Onsen
There are two Onsen, Matsushima and Shimoda |
Schedule
Depart Fukuoka–city
Travel to Amakusa
Explore Amakusa island
Stay Amakusa Onsen
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.”
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The third most populous city in Kyushu, called city of the forest |
One of Japan’s three great Castle, built in 1600 |
Under restoration work, can be visited from the outside |
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Imitated the beautiful scenery of Japan |
The largest shopping district in Kumamoto-prefecture |
Main destinations are connected from JR Kumamoto Station |
Schedule
Leave Hotel in Amakusa
Travel to Kumamoto
Explore Kumamoto
Kumamoto Castle and Suizenji-koen park
Stay in Kumamoto
Aso, the world’s largest caldera and the active volcano give a lot of excitements and numerous
unforgettable experiences in the rural area can be mede including Onsen, variety of sports
and local cuisines.
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Enjoy numerous unforgettable experiences in the rural area |
The perfect spot view of Aso region, Caldera & Mount Aso |
The beautiful prairie of 785,000 square meter in the crater |
The largest active volcano in Japan, and is among the largest in the world. Its peak is 1592 m
above sea level. Its caldera is 25 km across north to south and 18 km across east to west.
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Mt. Aso, around the Crater |
Look down the Crater |
Nakadake Crater |
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One of the oldest and most prominent shrines in Japan |
The best places to enjoy the atmosphere of real Japan |
Very unique waterfalls, can be climbed behind the falls |
Schedule
Leave Hotel in Kumamoto
Transfer to Aso
Explore Aso
Daikanbo, Kusasenri-ga-hama, Mount Aso, Aso shrine
Stay at Kurokawa Onsen, Japanese style accommodation, Ryokan
Local cuisine can be enjoyed at Ryokan’s dinner
Takachiho is located in the center of the Kyushu mountain area where about 40km away from
Aso and is steeped in Japanese mythology.
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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Depart Kurokawa Onsen
Travel to Takachiho
Exploring Takachiho
Takachiho Gorge, Takachiho Shrine, Amano Iwato Shrine
back to Kurokawa Onsen
Stay at Kurokawa Onsen
Nature-blessed region at Ono River basin and the northern part is surrounded by Aso & Kuju Mountains
Okubungo region is located in south-east side of Oita prefecture, and consists of Takada, Kuju,
Bungo-ono, Kusu and Kokonoe.
The region is on the way to Yufuin and Beppu from Aso, the travelling route can be proposed
as per your preference.
The area is a nature-blessed region at Ono River basin, and the northern part is surrounded by
Aso & Kuju Mountains
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A magnificent and beautiful scenery of Kuju plateau |
Yamanami Highway, best driving route enjoy Nature |
Japan’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge, world’s 2nd |
Graceful Onsen Resort located in the Yufu basin surrounded by Mount Yufu and Tsurumi
One of the most popular among ladies and International tourist visits to here are increasing.
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Gentle mount Yufu can be seen graceful Onsen Resort |
In front of JR Yufuin Station |
70 shops, gift shops, galleries curiosity items shops, cafes |
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The old public outdoor mixed bath with a thatched |
The landmark in Yufuin, hot water gushes from the bottom |
Reproduced the townscape of the Cotswold region in England |
Schedule
Leave Hotel in Kurokawa Onsen
Explore Okubungo
Kokonoe yume Otsurihasi, Handa Kogen Plateau
Exploring Yufuin
Yunotsubo Avenue , Kinrinko lake , Yufuin Floral Village
Stay at Yufuin Onsen Resort
Day 6 Chikugo region
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A former Castle town located in northern part of Asakura-city |
The only area in Japan to use water wheels for irrigation |
A small village located north side of Asakura-city |
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A tranquil Onsen located on the banks of Chikugo River |
Breath taking beautiful scenery harmonizes with the Shrine |
Time-honored scenery, back to 100 years ago |
Schedule
Leave Hotel in Yufuin Onsen Resort
Exploring Ukiha
Ukiha Inari Shrine, Shirakabe Avenue
Lunch at Shirakabe
Exploring Asakura
Asakura Triple Water Wheel , Akizuki
Transfer to Fukuoka-city
Stay at Fukuoka-city
Day 7 Fukuoka-city
Fukuoka-city has a long history as commercial town and castle town, and prospered as important
district to Asian Continent for many years. Now, Fukuoka-city is the International bub of Kyushu,
the nation’s fourth largest economic zone.
In other words, Fukuoka-city is the heart of Kyushu against various things,
such as food culture, shopping, entertainment, economy and international business.
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The largest and busiest JR train station in Kyushu |
The water-front resort area JR Hakata Station and Tenjin |
The biggest shopping district in Kyushu |
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Fukuoka Open top bus tour, three courses for journey |
Japan’s highest coastal tower, magnificent view from the top |
The oldest temple of the Shingon sect in Japan |
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Hakata Gion Yamagasa Festival is held in the shrine |
400 m down town street, 100 shops and restaurants |
One of the largest entertainment district in western Japan |
Featured Kyushu Round tours
・ 8 days Northern & Central Kyushu tour
・ 6 days North-West Kyushu tour
・ 6 days North-Eest Kyushu tour
Should you need further information please feel free to contact us.
Your equiry can be sent by selecting the Enquiry Form link below.
You can also contact us by e-mail at info@japan-kyushu-tourist.com
Tel : +81-93-521-8897 , Fax : +81-93-521-8898
Address : AIM buiding 6th floor, 3-8-1 Asano, Kokura-kitaku, Kitakyushu-city, Fukuoka-prefecture
11 days Kyushu Tour
The destination Kyushu like a Treasure Chest of Japan
Discover many things what you never seen and never experienced before such as the unappalled
natural beauty, historical building with unique architectural hot spring, local cuisines, state-of-the-art
technologies.
Where to Explore
Fukuoka → Nagasaki → Shimabara → Unzen → Kumamoto → Amakusa
Ibusuki → Chiran → Kagoshima & Sakurajima Island → Kirishima
Nichinan & Miyazaki → Hyuga → Takachiho → Aso → Okubungo region
Yufuin → Beppu → Kitakyushu → Fukuoka
Travelling route
Tour condition
Start & end of the tour is Fukuoka-city
English speaking guide
Local experienced and knowledgeable
guide escorts the tour
Chartered vehicle is utilized
Jumbo taxi or bus
Itinerary
Day 1 Nagasaki
One of Must visit destination in Kyushu. The city have many oversea countries cultures and
the significant Japanese histories like no other areas.
In addition to above features, the geographical conditions are creating fascinating tourism and
now many tourists are visiting here.
Historical features The following had exprienced in Nagasaki
Natioanl isolation in Japan, Hidden Christian, Japan’s Industry modernization and Atomic bomb
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Elegant international & domestic tourist harbour |
Breathtaking panoramic view of Nagasaki-city |
One of the World’s three beautiful night view |
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UNESCO World Heritage, the largest number of visitor here |
Let’s make World Peace and everyone’s happiness |
Various gift shops, restaurants, Café lined the street |
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The most significant Church, Mother Teresa and Pope visited |
Only the trading port in Japan during Natinal isolation |
One of the three big China town in Japan |
Schedule
Arrive at the Fukuoka airport
Transfer to Nagasaki-city
Peace Park → Ground Zero → Atomic Bomb Museum
Lunch at China Town → Glover Garden → Oura Cathedral → Dejima
Stay at Nagasaki-city
Located in the Shimabara peninsula, the region spread in the foot of gentle mountain
and facing to calm sea. Shimabara is consist of two cities, Shimabara-city and
Minami-Shmabara-city.
Offers various enjoyable things such as Nature, Onsen, Castle town of Shimabara-city,
Hidden Christian history as well as Local Gourmets.
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Nature, Onsen, Castle town, Christianity history, Gourmets. |
Symbol of Shimabar, almost rectangular flatland castle |
Even now, atmosphere in 18th century is still remained |
Unzen is a beautiful highland Onsen Resort in Shimabara peninsula situated Unzen National Park
The first area to be designated as a National Park in Japan and then the area has been developed
as Onsen Resort for both tourist Japanese and foreigner.
Even now, many tourist from all over the world are visiting here for enjoying Nature.
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Highland Onsen Resort, different colour create seasonal beauty |
Magnificent scenery of mountain foot area & Ariake bay |
Unzen jigoku |
Schedule
transfer to Shimabara
Shimabara Castle → Samurai Street
Lunch at Shimabara, local cuisine Guzoni
transfer to Unzen
Stay at Unzen Onsen Resort
An archipelago located west side of Kumamoto, beautiful landscape, seafood and
local delicacies and marine activities can be enjoyed.
Amakusa are connected to Shimabara by the Ferry and to Kumamoto by the bridges.
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9 inhabited islands & numerous islands floating on a tranquil sea |
Main islands are connected with Amakusa Five bridge, Pearl line |
Hidden Cristian site of Oe Cathesral and Sakitsu Village |
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The Castle in Amakusa Island built in 1605 |
One of the most exciting exprience in Amakusa |
Amakusa Onsen
There are two Onsen, Matsushima and Shimoda |
Situated roughly in the center of Kumamoto Prefecture, is the government and
economic center of the prefecture.
From the early 17th century to the end of the 19th century, Kumamoto was prosperous
as a castle town.
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The third most populous city in Kyushu, called city of the forest |
One of Japan’s three great Castle, built in 1600 |
Under restoration work, can be visited from the outside |
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Suizenji-koen Park of Japan |
The largest shopping district in Kumamoto-prefecture |
Main destinations are connected from JR Kumamoto Station |
Schedule
transfer from Kuchinotsu port in Minami-Shimabara to Oniike port in Amakusa by a ferry boat
Exploring Amakusa
transfer to Kumamoto
Exploring Kumamoto ; Kumamoto Castle and Suizenji-koen Park
Stay at Kumamoto
Day 4 Ibusuki & Satsuma Peninsula
To the west lies the East China Sea, while to the east it faces the Osumi Peninsula across
Kagoshima Bay. Near the southern tip of the peninsula is the 924-metre Mount Kaimon
and the Ibusuki Hot Spring representing Kyushu.
It is best known for its steaming sand baths along the beach, where bathers in a yukata,
or Japanese bathrobe
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Sand bath hall, changing room shower facilities |
Steam Sand bath facing to Kinko Bay |
Enjoy taking Steam Sand bath |
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The legendary monster “Isshi” purported to live in the lake |
Serving cold Somen noodle, swim in the revloving container |
Enjoy tasting Shochu at the time-honored Brewery |
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A power spot of matchmaking and good fortune in love. |
the southernmost point of Satsuma peninsula |
The southernmost railway station in Japan |
Transfer to kagoshima prefecture
Ikedako Lake → Somen Noddle Nagashi
Nishi-oyana JR Station, the southern most JR Station in Japan
Ryugu Shrine → Nagasakibana Cape
Stay at Ibusuki Onsen Resort, enjoy the sand bath
Samurai Residence were built about 250 years ago. Their gardens are beautiful
desighned, with Mt. Hahaga-dake as the background.
Chiran Peace Museum for the Kamikaze Pilots exhibits precious materials such as pictures,
letters, wills, articles and memontos of the 1,036 Kamikaze pilots based in Chiran
The beautul gardens at residence shows the history.
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Time back to 200 years ago, 800m long street and residences |
The beautul gardens at residence shows the history |
The museum is located at former Chiran zero-sen airbase |
Kagoshima-city is the southernmost major city in Kyushu which can see Sakura-jima Island
which raises the smoke across the Kagoshima Bay.
Kagoshima prospered in the Edo period as a castle town.
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The time-honored Japanese garden made by Shimazu lord |
Renown Shimazu feudal lord’s house in Sengan-en |
Industrial Revolution |
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Still active volcano, the dynamic rising white smoke |
The highest observatory, 360 degree panoramic view |
The Oservatory fomed by lava with 1km path |
Schedule
Transfer to Chiran
Exploring Chiran
Kagoshima, Sengan-en Garden and Shoko Shuseikan
Exloring Sakurajima Island
Stay at Kirishima
Day 6 Kirishima & Nishinan & Miyazaki
Located in the northeastern part of Kagoshima and is the entrance to the Kirishima
district of Kirishima Yaku National Park.
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Constructed in 1715, at the Kirishima mountain foot |
One of the most beautiful Shrine in Kyushu |
High land Onsen Resort at the mountain foot of Kirishima |
Facing the Pacific Ocean with a beautiful coastline contains placed of natural beauty,
like Aoshima and Toi-misaki Cape.
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Wlild horses are living on the gentle hills at Cape |
Exciting Shine, located the cave of the cliff side,the Pacific Ocean |
The dynamic Castle, moss-covered stone walls |
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Japan’s own replica of Moai Statues |
60m altitude pass, look down at view of the Pacific Ocean |
The oldest and most important shrine in the Miyazaki-city |
Schedule
Leave Hotel in Kirishima Onsen Resort
Krishima jingu Shrine
Exploring Nichinan and Miyazakii
Nichinan Coast ; Horikiri Pass
Stay at Miyazaki, Western style Hotel, breakfast included
A bay city, facing the Hyuga nada Sea. The whole area along Cape Hyuga with
its many exposed rocks is designated as the Nippo-Kaigan Quasi-National Park. Umagase at
the top of Cape Hyuga-misaki is a precipitous cliff of pillar-like rock, towering as high as 70m.
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Your Wishes come true Cross shaped rock her |
Intricate waterways sandwiched between cliffs with 70 m high |
Port town, the atmosphere of the 19th century is still remained |
Located in the center of the Kyushu mountain area where about 40km away from
Aso and is steeped in Japanese mythology.
It is the supposed site of legend where Amaterasu, the Shrine Sun Goddess, disturbed by her
brother’s cruel pranks, hid herself in a cave, prompting the other gods and goddesses to try and
lure her out.
The narrow chasm cut through the rock by the Gokase River. The nearly sheer cliffs lining the gorge
are made of slow forming volcanic basalt columns which resemble the scales of a dragon where the
stone twisted and flowed as it formed.
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located just west of the town center, is nestled in a grove of tall cedars. During the day the shrine’s
nondescript, unpainted buildings blend in naturally with the surrounding trees. The light that filters through,
brings with it an air of calm, peaceful reverence.
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Legends of Japanese mythology. In the story, Amaterasu, the Shito sun goddess, became so outraged
by her brother’s cruel pranks that she hid herself in a cave, refusing to come out and depriving the
world of her life-giving light.
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Schedule
Transfer to Hyuga
Exploring Hyuga ; Cruz Sea, Umagase and Mimitsu
transfer to Takachiho
Exploring Takachiho ; Takachiho Gorge, Takachiho Shrine and Amano Iwato Shrine
Stay at Takachiho
Day 8 Aso
The world’s largest caldera and the active volcano give a lot of excitements.
And numerous unforgettable experiences in the rural area can be mede including Onsen,
variety of sports and local cuisines.
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Enjoy numerous unforgettable experiences in the rural area |
The perfect spot view of Aso region, Caldera & Mount Aso |
The beautiful prairie of 785,000 square meter in the crater |
The largest active volcano in Japan, and is among the largest in the world. Its peak is 1592 m above sea
level. Its caldera is 25 km across north to south and 18 km across east to west.
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Mt. Aso, around the Crater |
Look down the Crater |
Nakadake Crater |
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One of the oldest and most prominent shrines in Japan |
The best places to enjoy the atmosphere of real Japan |
Very unique waterfalls, can be climbed behind the falls |
Transfer to Aso
Exploring Aso
Stay at Aso, Kurokawa Onsen
Day 9 Yufuin & Beppu via Okubungo region
The region is on the way to Yufuin and Beppu from Aso, the travelling route can be proposed
as per your preference. The area is a nature-blessed region at Ono River basin, and the northern
part is surrounded by Aso & Kuju Mountains.
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A magnificent and beautiful scenery of Kuju plateau |
Yamanami Highway, best driving route enjoy Nature |
Japan’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge, world’s 2nd |
Graceful Onsen Resort located in the Yufu basin surrounded by Mount Yufu and Tsurumi
One of the most popular among ladies and International tourist visits to here are increasing.
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Gentle mount Yufu can be seen graceful Onsen Resort |
In front of JR Yufuin Station |
70 shops, gift shops, galleries curiosity item shops, cafes |
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The old public outdoor mixed bath with a thatched |
The landmark in Yufuin, hot water gushes from the bottom |
Reproduced the townscape of the Cotswold region in England |
The popular hot spring town nestle at the foot of volcanos, Mt. Yufu and Mt. Tsurumi.
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Japan’s largest hot water yield Onsen facing to Bappu bay |
The highest place Onsen district, many old style public bathes |
One of the most popular Onsen district in Beppu |
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collection of hot spring,the water bubbles forth from underground |
Bathing can be enjoy without ex take all clothing off |
About 1700 wild Japanese monkey are living |
Schedule
Transfer to Yufuin exploring Okubungo
Exloring Yufuin
Transfer to Beppu
Beppu Hell tour → enjoy Foot bath
Stay at Beppu
Day 10 Kitakyushu
The city is the Industrial Innovation city greatly contributed to Japan’s Industrial modernization.
Now Kitakyushu offers a lot of sightseeing spots such as scenic beauty places,
UNESCO World Heritage site, industrial heritages, placed introduce cultures of people living there,
and various historic sites.
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Kitakyushu’s land mark, walking distance of Kokura Stations |
Down town shopping street, various shops, restaurants, bars |
one of the three largest karst plateau in Japan |
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The exotic district, former trading port coal and other products |
Only the place in the world, |
Selected as a beautiful place of the real world 10 |
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Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution |
The birth place of Steel making Industry in Japan |
The Three Major night view in Japan |
Schedule
Transfer to Kitakyushu
Kukura Castle → lunch at Kokura
Mjiko Retro and Konamon Pedstrian tunnel
Mount Sarakura : enjoy beautiful sunset and the three Major Night View in Japan
Stay at Kitakyushu
A long history as commercial town and castle town, and prospered as important
district to Asian Continent for many years. Now, Fukuoka-city is the International bub of Kyushu,
the nation’s fourth largest economic zone.
In other words, Fukuoka-city is the heart of Kyushu against various things,
such as food culture, shopping, entertainment, economy and international business.
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The largest and busiest JR train station in Kyushu |
The water-front resort area JR Hakata Station and Tenjin |
The biggest shopping district in Kyushu |
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Fukuoka Open top bus tour, three courses for journey |
Japan’s highest coastal tower, magnificent view from the top |
The oldest temple of the Shingon sect in Japan |
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Hakata Gion Yamagasa Festival is held in the shrine |
400 m down town street, 100 shops and restaurants |
One of the largest entertainment district in western Japan |
Featured Kyushu Round tours
・ 8 days Northern & Central Kyushu tour
・ 6 days North-West Kyushu tour
・ 6 days North-Eest Kyushu tour
Should you need further information please feel free to contact us.
Your equiry can be sent by selecting the Enquiry Form link below.
You can also contact us by e-mail at info@japan-kyushu-tourist.com
Tel : +81-93-521-8897 , Fax : +81-93-521-8898
Address : AIM buiding 6th floor, 3-8-1 Asano, Kokura-kitaku, Kitakyushu-city, Fukuoka-prefecture
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.
Where to Explore
Onsen Resort where the largest hot spring yield in Japan
The popular hot spring town nestle at the foot of volcanos, Mt. Yufu and Mt. Tsurumi.
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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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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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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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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 religious ground influenced by mountain and nature worship, Buddhism, and
Usa shrine rising in the region.
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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
・ Yufuin & Beppu Onsen 2 days tour
Should you need further information please feel free to contact us.
Your equiry can be sent by selecting the Enquiry Form link below.
You can also contact us by e-mail at info@japan-kyushu-tourist.com
Tel : +81-93-521-8897, Fax : +81-93-521-8898
Address : AIM buiding 6th floor, 3-8-1 Asano, Kokura-kitaku, Kitakyushu-city, Fukuoka-prefecture
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.
Bungo-ono and Ogata
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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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
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.
usu including Kokonoe
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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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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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.
Takeda and Kuju
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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The hot spring is known as one of the world’s top carbonate spring.
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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.
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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.
| 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 |
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General information
| Address | Harajiri, Ogata-machi, Bungo-ono-city, Oita-prefecture |
| Access |
2 hours and 50 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka-city 2 hours and 40 minutes by a vehicle from Kitakyushu-city 2 hours and 10 minutes by a vehicle from Kimamoto-city 50 minutes by a vehicle from Aso 80 minutes by a vehicle from Yufuin 70 minutes by a vehicle from Beppu |
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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.
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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.
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390 metre long, 173 metre height from the Nariko River valley
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Naruko River Valley south |
Naruko River Valley north |
Shindo Watefall |
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Kuju mountain range |
Seasonal wild flowers |
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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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