Great Camphor tree at Takeo Shrine
One of the largest Camphor tree in Japan.
The tree is one of the largest in Japan and over 3,000 years old.
Designated a natural monument of the city.
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It is 30 m high, has a circumference of 20 m, and its branches extend 30 m east-west and
33 m north-south.
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It is the sacred tree of Takeo Shrine, the oldest shrine in Takeo.
Tenjin is enshrined in its interior spanning about 20 square meters.
Takeo Shrine
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General information
| Address | 5335 Oaza-takeo, Takeo-cho, Takeo-city, Saga-prefecture |
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15 minutes walk from JR Takao-onsen station
120 minutes by a vehicle from Kitakyushu-city 80 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka-city
5 minutes by a vehicle from JR Takeo-onsen station 40 minutes by a vehicle from Saga-city 20 minutes by a vehicle from Arita
70 minutes by a vehicle from Nagasaki-city |
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Mifuneyama-rakuen Garden
Beautiful Japanese Garden, located in the southwestern foot of Mifuneyama
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Construction of the garden took about 3 years and completed in 1845, the area is about 5ha.
The dynamic cliffs of Mifuneyama Mountain can be seen from the gardesn.
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General information
| Address | 5335 Oaza-takeo, Takeo-cho, Takeo-city, Saga-prefecture |
| Access |
120 minutes by a vehicle from Kitakyushu-city 80 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka-city
5 minutes by a vehicle from JR Takeo-onsen station 40 minutes by a vehicle from Saga-city 20 minutes by a vehicle from Arita
70 minutes by a vehicle from Nagasaki-city |
| Open hours | 8:00 to 17:00 |
| Admission fee | JPY 400 |
| Days closed | No closing days |
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Romon Gate
The landmark of Takeo Onsen.
Romon Gate, which was designed by a renowned architect in the Meiji Era, Kingo Tatsuno,
and is at the entrance of the Onsen area.
The gate has become the symbol of Takeo Onsen.
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In addition, there are some private bathrooms, which were built in the Edo Era in the joint
bathhouses, they are called the “Tonosama Buro” (Lord’s Bath), because some important
people had bathed there, such as the feudal lords of Nabeshima and Siebold.
(Philip Franz von Siebold）
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General information
| Address | 7425 Oaza-takeo, Takeo-cho, Takeo-city, Saga-prefecture |
| Access |
15 minutes walk from JR Takao-onsen station
120 minutes by a vehicle from Kitakyushu-city 80 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka-city
5 minutes by a vehicle from JR Takeo-onsen station 40 minutes by a vehicle from Saga-city 20 minutes by a vehicle from Arita
70 minutes by a vehicle from Nagasaki-city |
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
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8 days Northern & Central Kyushu tour
Exploring the 5 prefectures of Saga, Nagasaki, Kumamoto, Oita and Fukuoka.
There are many fascinating tourist destinations are concentrated in this area.
Where to Explore
Fukuoka-city → Saga → Nagasaki → Unzen → Shimabara → Kumamoto
Amakusa → Aso → Okubungo region → Yufuin → Beppu
Kitakyushu-city → Fukuoka-city
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
Day 1 Saga-prefecture
Itinerary
There are two travelling routes to be offered, please select as per your preference.
Route 1
Depart Fukuoka-city
Exploring Saga-city
Lunch Saga beef or Takazaki crab
Exploring Kashima
Exploring Ureshino
Stay at Ureshino Onsen Resort
Japanese style Hotel, included dinner and breakfast
Route 2
Depart Fukuoka-city
Transfer to Yobusko
Exploring Yobuko and lunch, Freash Squid
Transfer to Imari and visit Okawachiyama porcelain district
Transfer to Takeo
Exploring Takeo
Romon Gate → Mifuneyama-rakuen Garden
Option : Great Camphor tree at Takeo Shrine
Stay at Takeo Onsen Resort
Japanese style Hotel, included dinner and breakfast
Where to explore
Route 1
Saga-city in Kyushu is the seat of the Saga-prefectural government.
It faces the Ariake Sea on the south and is home to Saga Airport. In the center of the city is
the Saga Castle History Museum, which also serves as the city’s symbol. The castle itself is
no longer standing, but the main keep has been reconstructed, resulting in one of the largest
wooden structures in Japan. Saga is also known as the plece where it has made a great
contribution to the Japanese Industrial Revolution.
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Lunch at Saga or Tara
Saga beef is esteemed as one of the best Wagyu beef brands in Japan.
The cattle used for our meats are fattened in adherence to the regulations of the
Japan Agriculture Co-operative, and we use only Japanese black cattle registered
with their cattle traceability system.
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Takezaki crab is the local specialty of Tara, and is well-known for its rich flavor.
Takezaki crabs are available almost year around. From summer into fall the male
crabs are delicious, with the females and their eggs most delicious during the
autumn and winter. You could even try one of each.
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Kashima is located about 60 kilometers southwest of Saga-city.
It borders the Ariake Sea to the east and Nagasaki Prefecture to the southwest.
Feature sightseeing spot is Yutoku Inari Shrine and also Sake brewery visiting
is recommended.
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Ochacha Mura Villaege
Visitors get to taste test green teas and products, see and tour the warehouse factory
where green tea is cultivated and packaged, and leave with a better understanding of the
ever-so-popular tea. You can even experience the process of picking young green leaves
for cultivation.
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Stay at Ureshino Onsen Resort
Ureshino Onsen is a hot spring town in southwestern Saga Prefecture. Its clear onsen
waters are high in sodium bicarbonate and sodium chloride and feel extremely smooth
on skin, giving rise to its popularity as a “Bihada no Yu” ( beautiful skin waters).
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Route 2
Fishing industry town famous for Squid and Morning Market called Asaichi,
Asaichi opens from 7:30 to 12:00, every day at just next to Yobuko Port. The street of
200 m borrowed from the eaves of the shopping street is named “Asaichi Street”.
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Lunch at Yobuko, Freash Squid
Famous for fresh Squid, transparent in body and firm in texture. The squid has a sweetness that melt
upon the tangue. In the finely crafted style of sashimi known as Ikezukuri, the flesh of still-living
seafood is served.
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Imari is the porcelain town, has 400years history and is most notable because of Imari porcelain,
which is the European collectors’ name for Japanese porcelain wares made in the town of Arita,
Saga Prefecture.
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Imari port used for the porcelain export to Europe |
Okawachiyama porcelain district, about 30 ptteris are manufacturing Imari porcelain |
Beautiful Imari porcetain |
It is known for producing Arita porcelain, one of the traditional handicrafts of Japan.
Famous for Arita yaki which is 400-years old porcelain. The piece is bright, elegant
pictures drawn in transparent white porcelain.
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The Onsen resort, has 1200 years history. Takeo is located in the western part of Saga-prefecture.
The hot spring temperature is 18 to 52 degrees. Spring quality is smooth with alkaline simple hot
spring. Romon Gate is the landmark of Takeo Onsen Resort, which was designed by a renowned
architect in the Meiji Era, Kingo Tatsuno, and is at the entrance of the Onsen area.
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Stay at Takeo Onsen Resort
Spring quality is smooth with alkaline simple hot spring. It is said that the color is colorless
and transparent and has an outstanding effect on recovery from fatigue.
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Day 2 Nagasaki
Itinerary
Leave Hotel in Takeo
Transfer to Nagasaki
Exploring Peace Park
Atomic Bomb Museum → Ground Zero → Peace Fountain → Peace Statue
Lunch at Nagaaki Wharf or China Town
Exploring Nagasaki
Oura Cathedral → Glover Garden Dejima
Stay at Nagasaki, Western style Hotel, included breakfast
Dinner around JR Nagasaki station, local speciality Cuisines
Option : the following sites can be arranged as a option.
Night view of Mount Inasa
Martyrdom of the 26 Saints of Japan
Where to explore
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.
Established in 1955 near the Ground Zero where the Atomic Bomb was dropped at 11:02 am
on Aug. 09, 1945. Peace Memorial Ceremony is held in front of the statue on August 9 every
year and the Mayor of Nagasaki makes the “Nagasaki peace declaration” for the whole world.
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Completed in 1955, ten years after the atomic bombing |
The Atomic bomb exploded about 500m over the central monument |
Exhibits a number of photograph that depict the devastation caused by atomic bomb |
Lunch at Nagasaki Wharf or China Town
Elegant international & domestic tourist harbour. Made up of around 20 unique shops and
restaurants lined up at the water front, offering various choices such Japanese, Western,
and Italian cuisine, to beauty salons, outdoor shops and more.
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Nagasaki China town at shinchi is one of the big three china town in Japan.
There are about 50 Chinese restaurants and many Chinese sundries shops in there.
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The most significant Church, Mother Teresa and Pope visited |
UNESCO World Heritage, the largest number of visitor here |
Dejima
Only the trading port in Japan during Natinal isolation |
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It is a 333 meter high mountain in close distance to JR Nagasaki Station. The summit can be
reached by ropeway or car and offers great views over the city. And also, the magnificent night
views from Mount Inasa are ranked among Japan’s three best night views.
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Veiw from Nagasaki harbor |
View from the Summit |
World’s three great night veiw |
Martyrdom of the 26 Saints of Japan
Nishizaka Hill in Nagasaki is the place of Martyrdom of 26 Japanese Saints.
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Nishizaka hill, the site of Martyrdom in 1597 |
The martyrs said that ” All people, bless God ” |
The 26 Japanese martyrs have been canonized in 1862 |
The world’s only Confucian shrine built outside China by Chinese hands. First built in 1893 by
Chinese residents of Nagasaki with the support of the Ch’ing Dynasty government, the shrine
was designed to serve as a place of worship and learning for the Chinese community, and
housed a Confucian sanctuary and primary school.
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Entrance of Confucian Shrine |
Confucian shrine only built outside China |
The 72 followers of Confucius |
Hashima Coal Mine / Gunkan-jima island cruise
Hashima coal mining island is an artificial reclaimed island and the site of Japan’s first major
undersea coal exploitation (1890) pioneered by Mitsubishi – and host to one of the world’s
most extraordinary former mining communities. Hashima Island is located 3 km southwest of
Takashima, and it was the success of Takashima that led Mitsubishi to purchase this island,
both islands giving access to the same undersea coal deposit. Now Hashima is a ruin called
“Gunkanjima”, so called after its resemblance to the silhouette of a battleship.
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From Nagasaki port, the cruise ship take you to Gunkan-jima island. |
The artificial reclaimed island for Coal Mine |
The site of Japan’s first major undersea coal exploitation ioneered |
Stay
Nagasaki
Most Hotels are located close to the main street and walking distance from Nagasaki
tram stations. And you can find many restaurants around the Hotels.
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JR Nagasaki Station |
Main street of Nagasaki |
Nagasaki tram |
Dinner at Nagasaki-city
Local restaurants
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Sushi restaurant
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Itinerary
Leave Hotel in Nagasaki
Transfer to Shimabara
Exploring Shimabara : Shimabara Castle → Samurai Houses and Samurai street
Lunch at Shimabara, local cuisine in Shimabara, Guzoni or Indian food
Transfer to Unzen
Exploring Unzen : Nita Pass → Unzen jigoku
Stay at Unzen Onsen Resort, Japanese style Hotel, included dinner and breakfast
Dinner at Hotel : Japanese style kaiseki dinner included lacal spesiality cuisines
Option : the following sites can be arranged as option.
The Japan’s longest foot bath in Obama
Where to explore
Located in the Shimabara peninsuka, region spread in the foot of gentle mountain and facing to
calm sea. Shimabara is consist of two cities, Shimabara-city and Minami-Shmabara-city. Offers
various enjoyable things such as Nature, Onsen, Castle town of Shimabara-city, Hidden Christian
history as well as Local Gourmets.
Located in Shimabara-city and was built in 1625 by the feudal load Matsukura Shigemasa, who
was regarded as a master of castle building. The castle, which took 7 years to complete, is also
known as “Moritake Castle”.
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Donjon of Shimabara Castle |
Moat of the Castle planted lotus |
Great stone wall of moat |
Samurai was a term for the military nobility in pre-industrial Japan.
The Samurai Houses in Shimabara along the old Samurai street nearby Shimabara Castle
were built in 18th century.
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Samurai street |
Samurai house |
Japanese garden |
Lunch at Shimabara, local delicacy food, Guzoni
Guzoni are said to date back to the Shimabara Rebellion of 1637 when the leader of the
uprising, Amakusa Shiro Tokisada, held a siege in Hara Castle with about 37,000 followers.
He made the local farmers provide the rebels with rice cake. The rebels gathered other
ingredients from the ocean and the mountains to put in the soup they cooked the rice cake
in, and thus were able to fight for three months sustained by nutritious food.
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Indian restaurant, TAJ MAHAL
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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.
One of the best scenic spot in Unzen. At any time of the year the natural scenery of Nita Pass
in Unzen is magnificent. Azaleas, green leaves, brilliant autumnal tints of maples and silver frost
represent each season of the year.
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Entrance to Nita pass |
Nita pass Observetory |
Rope way to Myoken mountain |
Jigoku, means Hell, is the number one attraction of Unzen with a peculiar smell of sulfur emitted
from the springs, and with white smoke rising from the ground over a wide area.
This is a striking reminder that Unzen Volcano is still very much alive.
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Peculiar smell of sulfur emitted from the springs, |
Smoke rising from the ground over a wide area |
Observetory place |
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Site of Historic Battle field of Shimabara Rebellion, registered on UNESCO’s World Heritage Site
as Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki Region, to tell the Christian faith continued even during
the ban on Christianity. Located in Minami-Shimabara-city, the Battle field of Shimabara Rebellion
which was a peasant uprising agaist bakufu’s persecution of Christians under the leadership of
Amakusa Shiro in 1637.
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Entrance to Harajo Castle Ruins |
Battle field of Shimabara Rebellion |
The Statue of Amakusa Shiro |
The Japan’s longest foot bath in Obama
Called “Hot foot 105” The length of foot bath is 105m which is same number of the hot spring
source temperature of 105 degree Celsius.
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“ Hot foot 105 ” is the Japan’s longest foot bath, 105 meter |
Hot spring source temperature of 105 degree Celsius |
Obama Onsen Resort, located at the mountain foot of Unzen |
Local specialities, Souvenir shop
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Stay
There are 17 Hotels and Japanese style inns around Unzen Jigoku.
From every hotel, beautiful scenery which changes by season can be enjoyed.
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Bus Center in Unzen Onsen Resort |
Many hotels arelocated around Unzen Jigoku
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Each season brings a vivid change to the appearance the face of Unzen |
Day 4 Kumamoto
Itinerary
Leave Hotel in Unzen
Transfer from Shmabara to Kumamoto by a ferry boat
Transfer to Kumamoto
Lunch at Kumamoto
Exploring Kumamoto
Sakurano-baba Josaien → Kumamoto Castle → Suizenji-koen Park
Stay at Kumamoto, Western style Hotel, included breakfast
Dinner at Shimo-tori Shopping Street, local speciality Cuisines
Where to explore
Transfer to Kumamoto from Shimabara by a ferry
Two ferries are operated form Shimabara to Kumamoto–city
Kyusho Ferry : operated by Kyusho Ferry, 60 minutes ride
Ocean Arrow : operated by Kumamoto Ferry, 30 minutes ride.
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Shimabara port |
Ocean Arrow |
Kumamoto port |
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.
Lunch at Kumamoto
Japanese restaurant, Gorin located nearby Kumamoto Castle
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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, several of the castle’s shacihoko
ornaments were destroyed, and a large number of kawara tiles also fell from the roof.
Now the restoration activities are being performed as fast as possible. Now, the 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 |
Imitated the beautiful scenery of Japan, is a refined circular garden of Momoyama period
style and represents the 53 Stations of the Tokaido Road including Mt. Fuji.
The fresh springs in the garden release clean, cold water, which flows there from
Mount Aso via underground currents.
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Imitated the beautiful scenery of Japan |
53 Stations of the Tokaido Road including Mt. Fuji |
The fresh springs in the garden from Mt. Aso |
Stay
Kumamoto near Shimo-tori Shopping Street
The largest shopping arcade in Kumamoto-prefecture, the center of fashion and amusement
where department stores and boutiques line up and also there are gourmet area where cafes
and restaurants including local cousin restaurants opened daytime and nighttime.
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Enjoy shopping at arcade street |
Many kind of restaurants and pubs |
Japanese traditional restaurant Izakaya |
Day 5 Aso
Itinerary
Leave Hotel in Kumamoto
Transfer to Aso
Enjoy the magnificent scenery by Aso Tourist Tram
Lunch at Minami Aso ; Local cuisines
Exploring Aso
Kusasenri-ga-hama → Mount Aso → Daikanbo
Stay at Kurokawa Onsen or Onsen resort Aso, Japanese style Hotel, included dinner and breakfast
Japanese style kaiseki dinner included lacal spesiality cuisines
Option : the following site can be arranged as a option.
Where to explore
The world’s largest caldera and the active volcano give a lot of excitements. And numerous
unforgettable experiences in the rural area can be made including Onsen, variety of sports
and local cuisines.
Tourist Tram Minami Aso Rail Way
Enjoy the magnificent scenery of Aso. The Minami Aso railway is a private railroad offering
a very scenic ride from Takamori to Nakamatsu in the south east of the caldera.
Lovely and magnificent scenery can be enjoyed.
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Minami Aso Rail Way Takamori station |
Tourist tram, start a 30minutes journey |
Enjoy the magnificent scenery of Aso |
Enjoy Aso beef and local cuisines. The restaurant uses the old private house with thatched roof
built more than 200 years ago. Bake the meat and local ingredients with charcoal at a Japanese
traditional style fire place.
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Japanese traditional house built 200 years ago |
Japanesetraditional style fire place |
Delicious local speciality Aso beef |
Aso Akaushi beef rice bowl
Aso Akaushi laterally means red beef that is unique in that it has a higher proportion of red meat
with just the right amount of fat, combined with great taste, tenderness and healthiness.
Aso Akaushi beer rice bowl is a local cuisine in Aso consisting of a bowl of rice put in a mildly
sweet sauce and topped with Akaushi beef and egg.
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The beautiful prairie of 785,000 square meter in the crater spreads in northern part of
Mt. Eboshi that is one of the Aso Five Mountains. A big pond at its center and grazing
horses round about make an idyllic scene.
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Dynamic active volcano Mt. Aso can be seen |
The beautiful prairie spreads in the crater |
Enjoy horse riding |
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 |
The perfect spot view the five peak of Mount Aso. Daikanbo literally means a big observatory peak.
The circumference of the Aso caldera is about 130 kilometers. From the observation site, you can
clearly see its conical shape.
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Over view from Daikanbo |
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 Observatory place
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The hidden tourist spot in Kumamoto prefecture, located just outside Oguni town in Aso region.
One of the area’s more well-known waterfalls. Looking like a mini-Niagara. It is very unique
waterfalls, you can actually climb behind the falls to see how the water has carved out the rock
over the year.
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The hidden tourist spot in Aso region |
View from outside of the Waterfalls |
View from behind the Waterfalls |
Aso Shrine is popular as a god protecting worshipers from traffic accidents, and exorcism,
marriae, and learning. Aso shrine one of the oldest and most prominent shrines in Japan.
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Shrine building |
Shimenawa, twisted straw rope has power to keep off evil sprits |
Ema, pentagon-shaped wooden plaque dedicate to Shrine |
Stay
The most popular hot spring resort in Aso region, located on the northern side of Mount Aso
Widely known for its open-air baths, it is one of the best places to enjoy the atmosphere of
old town in Japan, where more than 20 Inns （Ryokan）and gift shops standing in a row
along the Tanoharu River, a headstream of the Chikugo River.
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Japanese style accomodations Ryokan along the river |
Roten-buro or out side open air bath |
Japanese tradditiona meal used local ingredients |
Itinerary
Leave Hotel in Aso
Transfer to Yufuin
Exloring Yufuin
Yunotsubo Avenue → Yufuin Floral Village → Kinrinko lake
Lunch at Yufuin
Transfer to Beppu
Exploring Beppu
Option : the following site can be arranged as a option.
Mount Tsurumi
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.
Main street in Yufuin located at the foot of mount Yufu. The avenue is started near JR Yufuin
Station and connected to Kinrinko lake. Through Yunotsubo Avenue, it takes about 30 minutes
on foot from JR Yufuin Station to Kinrinko lake. There are 70 shops, gift shop, galleries, curiosity
item shops as well as cafes.
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Main street in Yufuin located at the foot of mount Yufu |
70 shops, gift shop, galleries, curiosity item shops |
Many souvenios can be found |
Reproduced the townscape of the Cotswold region in England. The place was also used for
Harry Potter’s shooting location.
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Welcome to Yufuin Floral Village |
Theme area “spring of girl Heidi in the Alps” |
Reproduced the townscape of the Cotswold region |
One of landmark in Yufuin. Hot water gushes from the bottom of the lake, and hot steam rises from
its surface on a cold day. The lake is located at the end of the town’s main walking route, about a
kilometer and a half from the Yufuin station.
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Hot water gushes from the bottom of the lake |
Hot steam rises from its surface on a cold day |
Cafe restaurant by the lake |
Lunch at Yufuin
Yufumabushi
Yufumabushi is a local cuisine which serves really nice BUNGO Beef.
But surprisingly, the way they serve beef is not BBQ or SUKIYAKI style that are seen in
most cases, but “Yufumabushi ” style which we rarely see for beef dish.
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Local gourmet restaurants
There are many kind of restaurants and cafes around Kinrinko lake and at the Yunotsubo Avenue,
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The popular hot spring town nestle at the foot of volcanos, Mt. Yufu and Mt. Tsurumi. Boasting
more than 2,800 hot spring sources and flowing rate of nearly 137,000 kiloliters per day.
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Umi Jigoku, Sea Hell |
Chi-no-ike Jigoku, Blood Pull Hell |
Oniishi Bozu Jigoku, Oniishi shaving Head Hell |
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Foot bath located near the Hell tour spots |
Easily enjoy it without having to remove all your clothing |
Only the feet and leg up to the knee are immersed |
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Mount Tsurumi
Soaring 1375 metres into the sky, Mount Tsurumi is a breathtaking mountain overlooking
Beppu that offers some decent hiking, rare flora and outstanding vistas. Visitors can take
a ropeway 800 metres up and revel in being surrounded by acres of rolling greenery.
On clear days, you can see as far as the Kuju Mountains, a famous mountain range
that runs between Oita and Kumamoto-prefectures.
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Jigoku Mushi kobo
Jigoku Mushi, literally “hell-steaming” is an unusual cooking method found in Beppu.
It’s a simple but impactful method that dates back to the Edo Period. Jigoku Mushi Kobo
features an interesting hands-on workshop where you can cook food yourself in the
searing onsen steam.
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Stay
Yufuin or Beppu
The best Onsen life to suit your requirement can be chosen from the various options.
Where to stay : Yufuin Onsen, Sujiyu Onsen, Beppu eight Onsen including Kannawa.
Japanese style room or Western style room can be chosen and the local cuisines
including Bungo beef can be enjoyed at dinner.
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Onsen Resort |
Relaxing at Onsen Resort |
Japanese style room |
Day 7 Kitakyushu-city
Leave Hotel in Beppu
Transfer to Kitakyushu-city
Visit KukuraCastle
Lunch at Featured restaurant
Exploring Kitakyushu-city
MjikoRetro → Konamon Pedstrian tunnel → UNESCO World Heritage in Higashida district
Mount Sarakura : enjoy beautiful sunset and the three Major Night View in Japan
Stay at Kitakyushu-city , Western style Hotel,included breakfast
Dinner at Kokura
Fukuoka–prefecture only in Japan is selected by CNN Travel as one of the top19 places
to visit in 2019. And the Photo of Kokura Castle is used for introducing Fukuoka-prefecture
Kokura Castle is one of the most famous land marks in Kitakyushu. The construction was
commenced in 1602 and spent 7 years to completed it.
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Castle tower, land mark in Kitakyushu-city |
Moat around Castle tower |
Kokura Castle Garden, former site of lord’s guest house |
Lunch, local cuisines to be slected from the following
Kawara Sobe
Kawara soba is a local cuisine which Soba noodles and meat are cooked together
on a Kawara (stone roof tile) and dipped into a special sauce when eating it.
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Yaki curry
Yaki curry latterly means baked curry and is local cuisine in Moji which is curry with rice
topped with cheese and/or egg heated in oven. The melted cheese and soft-boiled egg
combine with the spicy curry to enhance its flavor even more.
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Nagahama Ramen, Tonpei
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Eel Restaurant, Chikurintei
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Dr. Albert Einstein awarded Nobel Prize in Physic visited Moji in 1922, and he acclaimed that
everything could see were Arts. The exotic district of Mojiko Retro is visited by more than 2
million tourists a year. Moji-ko Port flourished following its 889 designation as a Special National
Port for exporting coal and other products.
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Mitsui Club, Dr. Albert Einstein stayed in 1922 |
Kaikyo Plaza, the shopping and restaurant area |
Time back to 100 year ago, enjoy romantic atomosphere and beautiful harbor |
Only the place in the world ! You can cross the strait on foot. The Kanmon Strait, separating
Honshu and Kyushu, is a very beautiful and busy waterway with as many as 700 small and
large ships a day passing through it. the Kanmon Pedestrian Tunnel, which enables people to
cross on foot, the “ferries”, and the like.
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Kitakyushu is the dynamic city where one million people are living and working, is creating
the beautiful Night view which you have never seen before.
The area of Night view is the largest in the World ; about 40km east to west and 10km south
to north and also the number of lighting to create the night view is the largest in the World.
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Opotion
Manga Museum is located next to JR Kokura station. The museum is located on the 6th floor
of Aru Aru City, a multi-floored shopping mall devoted to products and services for anime, manga,
idol culture, and cosplay fans, a kind of Harajuku in miniature.
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Manga Museum and Aru Aru City next to JR Kokura station
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Best known Manga writer Reiji Matsumoto |
Aru Aru City, a multi-floored shopping mall |
Dinner at Kokura
Ekikara sanjippo yokocho
The place is located on the ground floor of JR Kokura Station. There are 8 restaurants
where local cuisines can be enjoyed.
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Tanga Yatai
At night time, food stalls called Yatai open in the square in front of Tanga Market.
Here you can try delicious oden (a stew made from various ingredients) and ramen.
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Sushi restaurant
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Day 8 Fukuoka-city
Itinerary
Leave Hotel in Kitakyushu-city
Transfer to Fukuoka-city
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
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
hub of Kyushu, the nation’s fourth largest economic zone. In other words, Fukuoka-city is the
heart of Kyushu against various things, such as food culture, shopping, entertainment,
economy and international business.
Shopping
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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. There are many tourist attractions here
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Seaside Momochi area
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Fukuoka Tower | Seaside Park & Marizon |
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The water-front resort area JR Hakata Station and Tenjin |
Japan’s highest coastal tower, magnificent view from the top |
A complex facility for wedding hall, shops and restaurants |
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 |
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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Mizutaki
It is a local cuisine in Fukuoka. izutaki (boil in water) describes, this is a hot pot dish made
with chopped chickens, negi, and a variety of vegetables put in a pot of water and boiled,
then dipped in ponzu sauce.
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Local restaurants
There are many restaurants for lunch and dinner where you can enjoy authentic Japanese cuisines and
local specialties.
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Yutoku Inari Shrine
One of the most famous Inari shrines in Japan
Dedicated to Inari, the deity whose messengers are foxes, it is the third largest of its kind
in Japan. It was constructed in 1688 as the family shrine of the Nabeshima clan who ruled
what would become the Saga area during the Edo period.
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The Shrine was used as a Shooting location of Thailand drama.
Location of Kashima
General information
| Address | Furueda, Kashima-city, Saga-prefecture |
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30 minutes by a vehicle from Takeo 40 minutes by a vehicle from Arita 50 minutes by a vehicle from Saga 80 minutes by a vehicle from Karatsu 90 mnutes by a vehicle from Yobuko 100 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka-city 70 minutes by a vehicle from Nagasaki-city |
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Kashima & Tara travel guide
Kashima is located about 60 kilometers southwest of Saga-city.
It borders the Ariake Sea to the east and Nagasaki Prefecture to the southwest.
Feature sightseeing spot is Yutoku Inari Shrine and also Sake brewery visiting
is recommended.
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Sake Brewery |
Sake Brewery |
Ariake Sea |
One of the most famous Inari shrines in Japan and located in Kashima-city, Saga-prefecture.
Dedicated to Inari, the deity whose messengers are foxes, it is the third largest of its kind
in Japan. It was constructed in 1688 as the family shrine of the Nabeshima clan who ruled
what would become the Saga area during the Edo period.
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The Shrine was used as a Shooting location of Thailand drama.
Kaichu Torii gates in the sea have become a popular photo spot when the tide is high.
The “Floating Torii Gate” of Ouo Shrine stands on the shallow area of the ocean in
Tara-cho, which has 6 meter tide difference. It changes its appearance every time
you look at it, and it is a famous tourist spot.
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Takezaki crab is the local specialty of Tara, and is well-known for its rich flavor.
Takezaki crabs are available almost year around. From summer into fall the male
crabs are delicious, with the females and their eggs most delicious during the
autumn and winter. You could even try one of each.
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From the observatory point of Takezaki Castle Ruins Lookout, one can gaze down upon
workings of nature such as this. This is the site where a castle was originally built 600
years ago in the Nanboku-cho Period and a vantage point which offers spectacular views,
including the mountains of Unzen and Aso when the weather is fine.
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Location of Kashima
General information
| Address | City hall : 2643-1 Nodomibun, Kashima-city, Saga-prefecture |
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30 minutes by a vehicle from Takeo 40 minutes by a vehicle from Arita 50 minutes by a vehicle from Saga 80 minutes by a vehicle from Karatsu 90 minutes by a vehicle from Yobuko 100 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka-city 70 minutes by a vehicle from Nagasaki-city |
| Population | 29,000 Population density 260 |
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Takezaki crab
Takezaki crab is the local specialty of Tara, and is well-known for its rich flavor.
Takezaki crabs are available almost year around. From summer into fall the male
crabs are delicious, with the females and their eggs most delicious during the
autumn and winter. You could even try one of each.
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You can enjoy this wide variety of crab dishes including fried crab, grilled crab,
crab dumplings, crab chawanmushi (a Japanese egg custard dish), stir-fried crab,
creamy crab risotto, crab gratin, and steamed crab. The crabmeat gives you sweetness
with every bite. The best way to end a nice steamed crab is with “shell sake,” where
you drink sake from the crab shell. You should try this with hot sake, which lets you
enjoy the crab flavor more and warms your body.
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Yobuko
Fishing industry town famous for Squid and Morning Market called Asaichi
Yobuko is located northern tip of Saga-prefecture and is facing to Denkai-nada Sea.
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Famous for fresh Squid, transparent in body and firm in texture. The squid has a sweetness that melt
upon the tangue. In the finely crafted style of sashimi known as Ikezukuri, the flesh of still-living
seafood is served.
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Fishery Morning Market called Asaichi
Asaichi opens from 7:30 to 12:00, every day at just next to Yobuko Port.
The street of 200 m borrowed from the eaves of the shopping street is named “Asaichi Street”.
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A lot of places were as a Shooting location of Thailand drama.
General information
| Address | Yobuko-cho, Karatsu-city, Saga-prefecture |
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90 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka-city 90 minutes by a vehicle from Saga-city 120 minutes by a vehicle from Nagasaki-city |
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Yobuko Asaichi
Fishery morning market called Asaichi.
Asaichi opens from 7:30 to 12:00, every day at just next to Yobuko Port.
The street of 200 m borrowed from the eaves of the shopping street is named “Asaichi Street”.
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50 to 70 stalls selling fresh vegetables, fish and shellfishes, and fruits line up. Morning market
BBQ is also going on Saturday, Sunday and public holidays.
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The place was used as a Shooting location of Thailand drama.
General information
| Address | Yobuko-cho, Karatsu-city, Saga-prefecture |
| Access |
90 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka-city 90 minutes by a vehicle from Saga-city 120 minutes by a vehicle from Nagasaki-city |
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
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Japan tour packages to Kyushu
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, accommodations, tour guide, 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.
We have prepared Suggested Kyushu tour packages that have been created based on
the abundant latest local tourist information collected by our own site investigation.
And also the tour packages have been considered the numerous tour results reflecting the
customer’s satisfactions.
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. Enjoy Japanese cuisines, local delicacies, Nature, Onsen, Shopping of local specialties and any other amazing things |
Exploring Saga, Nagasaki, Kumamoto, Oita and Fukuoka. Many fascinating tourist destinations are concentrated in this area. |
Exploring Miyazaki and Kagoshima prefecture. A lot of unique and featured tourist places are visited |
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Exploring Saga, Nagasaki, Shimabara, Unzen , Yanagawa, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka |
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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
Nagasaki / UNESCO Hidden Christian Sites
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.
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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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