Eel cuisines in Yanagawa
Yanagawa is the birthplace of Steamed Eel. The most recommended local cuisine is Steamed
Eel that was born in Yanagawa more than 300 years ago. Rice seasoned with a special sauce
is topped by grilled eel and thin shredded omelet, all of which is steamed in a bamboo steamer.
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There are many restaurants which have their long history and each restaurants have been
keeping the traditional source and brand value.
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Recommended Eel restaurant
Wakamatsu-ya is one of the most recommended Eel restaurant in Yanagawa.
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Address : Okinohata-machi 26, Yanagawa-city, Fukuoka-prefecture
Location of Yanagawa
General information
Address | Yanagawa-city, Fukuoka-prefecture |
Access |
70 minutes by a vehicle from Dazaifu 80 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka-city 110 minutes by a vehicle from Kitakyushu-city |
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6 days North-West Kyushu tour
Exploring the 3 prefectures of Saga, Nagasaki and Fukuoka. Those regions are located
on the west side of Japan and the trade with oversea countries has been carried out since
ancient time.
Where to visit are Takeo, Arita and Imari in Saga-prefecture, Nagasaki, Shimabara and
Unzen in Nagasaki-prefecture, Yanagawa, Kitakyushu and Fukuoka in Fukuoka-prefecture.
Where to Explore
Day 1 : arrive Fukuoka → Saga-prefecture, stay Ureshino or Takeo
Day 2 : Nagasaki, stay Nagasaki
Day 3 : Shimabara and Unzen, stay Unzen
Day 4 : Yanagawa, stay Kitakyushu
Day 5 : Kitakyushu, stay Fukuoka
Day 6 : Fukuoka, stay Fukuoka
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.
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
Exploring Imari and visit Okawachiyama porcelain district
Exploring Arita
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. 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
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”.
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.
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.
Stay
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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Transfer to Nagasaki
Visit Peace Park
Exhibits a number of photograph that depict the devastation caused by Atomic Bomb
The plutonium atomic bomb exploded about 500m over the central monument
Reminds us of the tragic scene unfolded shortly after dropped the Atomic Bomb
The Peace Statue was completed ten years after the atomic bombing for World Peace
Lunch at Nagaaki Wharf or China Town
The Cathedral is one of the significant Christian Pilgrimage site in Japan
Located on Minami-Yamate hill in Nagasaki-city, Glover Garden has nine Western style
buildings including the Glover’s Residence
Stay at Nagasaki, Western style Hotel, included breakfast
Dinner around JR Nagasaki station, local speciality Cuisines
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Only open gateway to Europe during Japan’s National isolation period
Night view of Mount Inasa
The three Major Night View in the World
Martyrdom of the 26 Saints of Japan
The 26 Martyrs of Japan were a group of Catholics who were executed by
crucifixion
The world’s only Confucian shrine built outside China by Chinese hands
Exploring Tachibana bay from Nagasaki port and landing on Gunkan-jima island
The city have many oversea countries cultures and also 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.
The museum exhibits a number of photograph that depict the devastation caused by atomic
bomb showing the lead-up to this tragic day, the history of the development of nuclear arms
and our desire for peace.
The plutonium atomic bomb exploded about 500m over the central monument at 11:02 a.m.
on August 9, 1945. The most part of Nagasaki was destroyed, and a tremendous number of
lives were lost. And about 70,000 of Nagasaki’s 240,000 residents died instantly, and up to
60,000 were injured.
Completed in 1955, ten years after the atomic bombing. The 9.7 meter high statue sitting on
a 4 meter tall pedestal, made by renown sculptor Kitamura Seibo. The raised arm points to the
threat of nuclear weapons and the out-stretched arm symbolizes peace.
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 Cathedral is one of the significant Christian Pilgrimage site in Japan. Established 1865, this
church is officially known as “Oura Cathedral, the Church of 26 Martyrs.” It was built by the French
priest Bernard Petitjean of Fier who had been dispatched by the Foreign Missionary Church of
Paris to dedicate prayers to the 26 saints martyred on Nishizaka hill.
Located on Minami-Yamate hill in Nagasaki-city, Glover Garden has nine Western style buildings
including the Glover’s Residence built in 1863 and is Japan’s oldest wooden Western–style building
registered on the UNESCO World Heritage. The elegant scenery of Nagasaki harbor view from
Glover Garden can be enjoyed.
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Dejima was the fan-shaped artificial island in the bay of Nagasaki where was used as a Dutch
trading port and it was only open gateway to Europe during Japan’s National isolation of Edo
period from 1641 until 1853. At that time, many European technologies and cultures were
introduced here through Dutch.
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.
Martyrdom of the 26 Saints of Japan
Nishizaka hill is the most significant Christian Pilgrimage site in Japan. The 26 Martyrs of Japan
were a group of Catholics who were executed by rucifixion on February 5, 1597.Their martyrdom
is especially significant in the history of the Catholic Church in Japan. In 1637, St. Lorenzo Luiz
from Philippines martyred here at Nishizaka hill.
The museum behind the monument is devoted to the memory of the martyrs and to Christianity in
Japan in general. Its interior is reminiscent of a church with stained-glass windows, making for
atmospheric viewing of the exhibits. On display are artifacts related to Christianity in Japan,
including old documents, statues and jewelry.
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.
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 pioneered by Mitsubishi. Hashima Island is located 3 km southwest of
Takashima. Now Hashima is a ruins called “Gunkanjima”, so called after its resemblance to the
silhouette of a battleship.
Stay
Nagasaki -city
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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Dinner at Nagasaki-city
Local restaurants
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Sushi restaurant
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Beef restaurant
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Leave Hotel in Nagasaki
Transfer to Shimabara
Exploring Shimabara
Shimabara Castle →Samuraihouses → Samurai Street
Lunch at Shimabara, local cuisine in Shimabara, Guzoni or Indian food
Transfer to Unzen
Exploring Unzen
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 Japan’s longest foot bath in Obama
Located in the Shimabara peninsula, the region spread in the foot of gentle mountain and
facing to calm sea. Offers various enjoyable things such as Nature, Onsen, Castle town of
Shimabara-city and Christian Pilgrimage sites.
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”.
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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The street lined with stone walls and a spring water canal running down the center commemorates
the old samurai section of Shimabara. Three Samurai houses have been restored and opened
as exhibits.
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Lunch at Shimabara
local delicacy food, Guzoni
Guzoni is said to created during the Shimabara Rebellion of 1637. When Cristians were fought
under the leadership of Amakusa Shiro, they brought various ingredients such as rice cake, fishes
and vegetables, and made a stew. This is the origin of Guzoni.
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Obama Chanpon
It is a local cuisine in Obama Onsen resort, made of noodles, seafood, and vegetables. The feature
of the restaurant in Obama Onsen serving everything from any Japanese style including Susi and
Chanpon. Shrimp are found in abundance along the beaches near the Onsen, and a special soup
is made from them.
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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.
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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Approximately 300 wild Dolphins live in the sea between the Shimabara Peninsula and Amakusa.
The dolphin watching cruises have become increasingly popular for all ages, especially because
it is possible to see the dolphins so close that you could almost touch them.
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The Christian pilgrimage site, registered on UNESCO’s World Heritage Site as Hidden Christian
Sites in the Nagasaki Region. 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.
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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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.
Leave Hotel in Unzen
Transfer to Yanagawa
Exploring Yanagawa
Canal boat cruise → Ohana Shotoen Garden
Lunch at Yanagawa : Unagi, eel cuisine or Seafood of Ariake sea
Trasfer to Kitakyushu
Mount Sarakura : enjoy night vuew, Three Major Night View of Japan
Stay at Kitakyushu : Western style Hotel, included breakfast
Dinner at Tanga Market : the traditional local food stall
Where to explore
The estuary town facing the Ariake Sea; Canal boat cruise can be enjoyed while
experience the atmospheres of castle town. Surprisingly, 60km lengh canal in total was
constructed in the town of Yanagawa and the Yanagawa prospered as a castle town because
the canals were used for the moats, which was the protection of enemy during Edo period.
Yanagawa Canal boat cruise is to board a small boat called the Donkobune and slowly
go down the river skillfully maneuvered by a boatman with bamboo pole.
Listed on National Scenic Landmark, was built in 1697 as the villa of the Fourth Lord Tachibana
Akitora. At that time the region was called Hanabatake (Field of flower), so the villa was named
Ohana or Flower.
Lunch
Yanagawa is the birthplace of Steamed Eel that has more than 300 years history. There are many
restaurants which have their long history and each restaurants have been keeping the traditional
source and brand value.
Seafoof of Ariale sea, local delicacies
Yanagawa is facing to Ariake Sea where many fresh and unique fishes are caught. Japanese
cuisine using local delicacies is also reccomended.
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 night view from the mount Sarakura
is chosen the three major Night View in Japan. 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.
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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Leave Hotel in Kitakyushu-city
Visit Kukura Castle
Lunch : Local cuisines
Exploring Moji
Mjiko Retro → Konamon Pedstrian tunnel
Visit Higashida district
UNESCO World Heritage / First Head Office → Higashida No.1 Blast Furnace
Transfer to Fukuoka-city
Stay at Fukuoka-city, Western style Hotel, included breakfast
Dinner at Fukuoka-city, local speciality Cuisines
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Usually peaks around late April to middle of May
The former site of lord’s guest house, located next to Kokura Castle
Only the place in the world ! You can cross the strait on foot.
The multi-floored shopping mall devoted to products and services for anime, manga, idol culture,
and cosplay fans, a kind of Harajuku in miniature
Hiraodai Karst Plateau & Caves
One of the three largest Karst Plateau in Japan
The Industrial Innovation city with many different fascinating feature. Kitakyushu offers amazing
possibilities for tourism and travel with a combination of spectacular scenery, rich cultural
experiences as well as learning possibilities through Study tours based on the environmental
and industrial themes.
Fukuoka–prefecture only in Japan is selected by CNN Travel as one of the top 19 places
to visit in 2019. And the Photo of Kokura Castle is used for introducing Fukuoka-prefecture.
The Castle located within a walking distance of JR Kokura Station
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Lunch, local cuisines at Kokura
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.
It was built by the Mitsui Co., Ltd in 1921 as a reception centre and to provide accommodation for
VIP’s. Albert Einstein (1879-1955), one of the world’s most famous theoretical physicists, stayed
here during his visit to Japan with his wife in 1922.
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The shopping area in the Mojiko Retro district located by the sea. “Full of a romance market which
stir up forgetting contentment” is the direct translation of the concept Kaikyo Plaza is based on.
The area has a very romantic ambience and evokes feeling of nostalgia and contentment that will
never be forgotten.
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It is the only Station building that is designated as an Important National Cultural Property
together with Tokyo Station. Mojiko Station is a beautiful station built in the Renaissance
style and modeled on the Termini Station in Italy.
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Situated on the 31st floor of the high-rise apartment building “Retro Hi-Mart”. The 103 metre-high
observatory offers magnificent views of the Mojiko Retro district, the Kanmon-kyo Bridge over the
Kanmon Strait, as well as the Shimonoseki area.
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Japan’s modern steel industry was started as Yawata steel Works at Higashida district in 1901.
Since then, the Works greatly contributed to Japan’s industrial modernization until rapid postwar
economic growth. The three sites in Higashida have been registered on UNESCO World Heritage
as Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution.
Only the Blast Furnace in the world which preserved as it was. The birth place where Japan’s
steel industry began in 1901. It contributed greatly to the development of the Japanese steel
industry and was used until 1972, and has been preserved just as it was.
First Head Office of the Steel Works / UNESCO World Heritage
Built in 1899, ahead of production facilities. It is an architectural fusion of Japanese and
European design, a two story red brick building with bilateral symmetry and a central dome
set in a Japanese tile roof.
Museum of Industrial Technology. In April 2007, based on this theme of “innovation, ” the Kitakyushu
Innovation Gallery & Studio (KIGS) opened in Yahata, Higashida, the first site of steel manufacturing
in Japan’s modern age. Various things related Industry technologies are exhibited.
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Kawachi Wisteria Garden is a private garden at the Mountain foot of Sarakura and famous for its
spectacularly presented, large numbers of wisteria flowers. The garden is opened to the public
seasonally during the wisteria season which usually peaks around late April to middle of May.
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Kokua Castle Garden made at the former site of lord’s guest house, located next to Kokura Castle.
This garden consists of a Japanese garden and a lord’s house, a building of the style of Japanese
domestic architecture. In this garden, not only can you see Japanese traditional architecture,
but also enjoy the Tea Ceremony at the Experience Zone.
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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,
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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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Hiraodai Karst Plateau & Caves
One of the three largest karst plateau in Japan. It is located in southeastern part of Kitakyushu-city.
At altitudes between 400 and 600 meters above sea level and stretching 6 km from north to south
and 2 km from east to west.
Leave Hotel
Exploring Fukuoka-city
Lunch : local cuisine in Fukuoka-city
Stay in Fukuoka-city , Western style Hotel, includedbreakfast
Dinner at Fukuoka-city, local speciality Cuisines
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. You can enjoy various things by selecting from
the following.
Shopping and meals
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.
The complex facility for the wedding hall, shops and restaurants and is located in Seaside
Momochi Park.
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Historical places
Japanese traditional Shopping Street where you can find a lot of Cool Japan. The entrance of the
shopping street is located next to Kushida Shrine. Approximately 130 shops built in the 400 metre
arcade. There are also souvenir shops including Hakata dolls, shops collected Hakata Gion
Yamakasa goods. Enjoy lunch, Hakata Ramen at the birth place of Nagahama Ramen.
In the middle of Hakata Bay Beautiful flowers can be enjoyable throughout the year. Rapeseed
blossom, Cherry blossom, Livingstone daisy Poppy, Rhododendro, Marigold, Hydrengea, Plumed
cockscomb, Dahlia, Sunflower, Cockspur coral tree Bougainvillea, Scarlet sage, Cosmos, Dahlia,
Autumn leaves, Scarlet sage, Japanese narcissus, Japanese camellia, Plum.
The aquarium focuses on the aquatic life found around Kyushu. The main tank is a huge, 7 meter deep
pool filled with all different kinds of marine life including over 120 sharks of 20 different varieties. There
are also several outdoor tanks where you can experience feeding dolphins and sea lions.
The sprawling, family oriented public park, located on a narrow peninsula across the bay from central
Fukuoka.The park is made up of several different areas including flower gardens, playgrounds,
an amusement park with ferris wheel, sports fields, a water park, a zoo and large open spaces and
lawns perfect for picnicking.
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The Japanese traditional Garden; it was originally built in the 1754 for Kuroda Tsugutaka who was
the lord of Fukuoka clan. You can feel Japanese traditional cultures and enjoy Tea Ceremony.
The urban living area where you can enjoy a resort lifestyle full of fun and entertainment.
There is a large shopping mall, a sports equipment store, a car accessories store, an interior
design shop, a baby specialty mega store, some restaurants, a Ferris wheel, and many
amusement attractions.
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Food stalls “Yatai”is one thing to enjoy in Fukuoka. Despite a decline in recent year, there are
said to be more than 160. The food stalls have all kind of food, but you have to try Hakata ramen,
usually made with white soup from pork bone and thin noodles.
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Ramen Stadium
Ramen Stadium isn’t really a stadium as the name suggests, but a food court on the fifth floor
of Canal City’s Cinema Building. It carries not one, but eight famous ramen stalls that serves
different ramen styles from across Japan. Ramen Stadium has eight ramen stalls with ramen
from Hakata, Kurume, and as far as Tokyo, Kyoto, and Sapporo.
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Kyushu Travel Guide in Japan
Kyushu is a paradise of Japan travel like no others. Kyushu has rich landscapes including nature
and diverse cultures including food cultures. It has a variety of histories all over Kyushu, and
nature and urban are harmonized.
One of our most proud things in Kyushu is Japanese cuisines and local delicacies. You can enjoy
many different local dishes using fresh and unique ingredients in various places during your travel.
Also you can meet a lot of amazing things what you have never experienced before.
The abundant local tourist information collected by our own
We have prepared tourist information shown on this site based on our own investigations by visiting
each destinations, tourist attractions, restaurants, shops, facilities and other places. Further more,
featured tourist destinations as well as numerous hidden gems shown by photos which are taken by us.
Featured destinations map of Kyushu in Japan
Japan’s southernmost Kyushu Island consists
of seven prefectures shown on the map.
Red letter indicate prefecture
Black letter indicate destination
Fukuoka-city is the Heart of Kyushu, the energetic city bustling as the center of Kyushu’s politics, economy culture and fashion |
Kitakyushu is the second largest city in Kyushu. World leading Environmental Future city, and blessed with spectacular & stunning nature. |
Dazaifu is must visit place in Fukuoka-prefecture has 1300 years history, featured spot is Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine |
Itoshima is the nearest Resort town from Fukuoka-city. The ara is surrounded Genkai Sea and Seburi Mountain. |
Yanagawa is a Castle town with a beautiful Canals in the town. Canal boat cruise is the most exiting experience. |
UNESCO World Heritage towns, |
Asakura | Ukiha | Yame |
Asakura is a thriving area of agriculture with rich nature. Harazuru is a Onsen Resort |
Ukiha blessed with nature where many orchards spread out in the Chikugo plain. Must visit place Yoshii-machi, the time-honored scenery, back to 100 years ago. |
Yame including Hoshino Village is the representative town of Japanese Tea cultication. Also Yame is the Centre of |
Saga–city is known as the plece where it has made a great contribution to the Japanese Industrial Revolution |
Karatsu was prospered from ancient times as an important trading port, Yobuko famous for fresh squid cuisines |
Takeo is a Onsen Resort, located west of Saga–city, and has 1200 years history |
Arita | Imari | Kashima & Tara |
Arita is famous for Arita porcelain, one of the traditional handicrafts of Japan, has 400 years old history. |
Imari is most notable because of Imari porcelain. Okawachiyama porcelain district is recommended to visit |
Kashima is southern part of Saga, facing to Ariake sea, Yutoku Inari Shrine is one of the famous Inari shrine in Japan |
Nagasaki has many oversea countries cultures and the significant Japanese histories. |
Unzen is a gentle Onsen Resort situated in the Unzen National Park. The Resort area was originally developed for foreigners as a place close to |
Shimabara spreads in the foot of Mount Unzen and facing to Ariake Sea. The region offers various things ; Castle town, Onsen, Nature and UNESCO |
Hirado | ||
Sasebo is the town surrounded azure sea with breathtaking 99 islands scenery, and beautiful theme park |
North West coast of Nagasaki-prefecture is a beautiful and historic location full of interesting Christian churches, white sandy beaches and an imposing castle. |
Beppu is the Japan’s most popular Onsen Resort, the exciting experiences are recommended |
Yufuin is a beautiful and tranquil Onsen Resort harmonized with nature. Yunotsubo Avenue , Kinrinko lake and Yufuin Floral Village are worth to travel |
Kunisaki peninsula is located north-east side of Oita-prefecture ; Trekking and onsen can be enjoed.
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Usa & Ajimu is located at the base of Kunisaki peninsula and spreading around Usa Shrine. it has long been holy ground to both Shinto & Buddhist activities |
Nakatsu is a Castle town, Yabakei offers dynamic rock formations at the valleys along Yamakuni River |
Okubungo is a Nature-blessed region at Ono River basin, the northern part is surrounded by Aso & Kuju Mountains |
Kumamoto-city | Aso | |
Kumamoto is the third largest city in Kyushu.Must visit place the three great castle in Japan |
Aso gives unforgettable experiences, the active volcano Mount Aso and world’s largest caldera offer a lot of excitements |
Kurokawa Onsen is one of the best places to enjoy the atmosphere of old fashioned Onsen in Japan. |
Amakusa is an archipelago located west side of Kumamoto, beautiful landscape, seafood & local delicacis, marine activities |
Hitoyoshi is a castle town along rapid stream Kuma river, Onsen resort, river boat riding, steam locomotive, limestone cave. |
Minamata is located west coast of Kyushu and faces Amakusa islands; beautiful landscape, sea food, Onsen resorts |
Takachiho has the dynamic Takachiho Gorge and and the birthplace of Japanese mythology, Takachiho shrine |
Hyuga offers spectacle art collection of exposed Rocks created by raging wave of Hyuga Sea, Japanese traditional fishery port Mimitsu |
Miyazaki & Nichinan facing to Pacific Ocean, subtropical region; Ocean Resorts, wild animal, historical places, beautiful landscape |
Kagoshima largest city in Southern Kyushu and greatly contributed modernization of Japan. UNESCO World Heritage site & Active volcano Sakura-jima are to be visited. |
An active strato volcano with three peaks, Kita-dake, Naka-dake and still active Minami-dake. |
Ibusuki is the Onsen Resort is most famous for Sand bath place in Japam located at a sand in Kinko bay. Many unique tourist attractions in Satsuma peninsula can be offered. |
Chiran | ||
Chiran called a small Kyoto collection of Samurai houses and gardens. Another featured place to be visited is |
Kirishima is an Onsen Resort located in the mountain foot of Kirishima. Kirishima Shrine is one of the most beautiful shrine in Kyushu surrounded by forest |
The southernmost Cape of main land Japan at 1′ 00″ latitude. Cape Sata is home to many sub-tropical flowers. |
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Yanagawa & Dazaifu one-day tour
Explores two popular destinations in Fukuoka-prefecture, Yanagawa and Dazaifu.
Yanagawa is the beautiful canal town where the Canal boat cruise and local cuisines can
be enjoyed. Dazaifu is the most recommended place to visit in Fukuoka-prefecture where
has 1300 years history, featured spot is Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine.
Travelling route
Tour Conditions
The tour is the private tour exclusively for your group.
・Minimum number : 2 person
・Maxum number : 30 person
・English speaking tour attendant escorts your journey to produce a pleasant trip.
・Chartered vehicle is utilized as per number of person.
Itinerary
9:00 Depart Fukuoka-city
Transfer to Yanagawa
A leisurely cruise along the streets and houses which still retain some remnants of castle town
Listed on National Scenic Landmark, was built in 1697 as the villa of the fourth lord Tachibana
Lunch at Yanagawa Eel or Seafood
Yanagawa is the birthplace of Steamed Eel that has more than 300 years history
Many fresh and unique fishes are caught, Japanese cuisine using local delicacies is
also recommended
Transfer to Dazaifu
Exploring Dazaifu
The road leading to the Shrine is lined with many souvenir shops unique to Japan
including Starbucks and Umegae mochi shops
The Shrine dedicated to the deity of learning, many Japanese visit the Shrine to pass
the examination successfully
Transfer to Fukuoka-city
17:00 Arrive at Fukuoka-city
Options
Sake breweries in Yanagawa
There are two authentic Sake breweries where you can enjoy tasting in Yanagawa
The Zen temple famous for its beautiful stone garden
Kyushu National Museum was opened in 2005 as Japan’s fourth national museum after
Tokyo, Kyoto and Nara
Site of Dazaifu Government Office
Government site of Ancient Kyushu, Known as TOFURO, the site was used during the Nara
(710 to 794 AD) and Heian (794 to 1185 AD) period
Where to explore
The Beautiful Canal town Yanagawa located about 60km south of Fukuoka-city and is
a former Castle town facing the Ariake Bay and spreading in the Chikugo plain. Canal
boat cruise is most recommended experience.
Yanagawa Canal boat cruise is to board a small boat called the Donkobune and slowly
go down the river skillfully maneuvered by a boatman with bamboo pole. A 30minutes
cruise starting Okinohata and go around Ohana & Shotoen Garden is most recommended.
Listed on National Scenic Landmark, was built in 1697 as the villa of the Fourth Lord Tachibana
Akitora. At that time the region was called Hanabatake (Field of flower), so the villa was named
Ohana or Flower.
Lunch at Yanagawa
Yanagawa is the birthplace of Steamed Eel that has more than 300 years history. There are many
restaurants which have their long history and each restaurants have been keeping the traditional
source and brand value.
Yanagawa is facing to Ariake Sea where many fresh and unique fishes are caught. Japanese
cuisines using local delicacies is also reccomended.
Dazaifu is a historical place, about 1300 years ago, in Dazaifu, there was a government office
to manage the entire Kyushu for a long period of 500 years at the present Dazaifu.
Shrine Approach path
The road leading to the Shrine is lined with many souvenir shops unique to Japan including Starbucks
and Umegae mochi shops.
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The Shrine dedicated to the deity of learning. Many Japanese visit the Shrine to pass the
examination successfuly. Built on the site of grave of Sugawara Michizane, who is deified
as the Deity of scholarship. The shrine is the headquarter shrine of 12,000 Tenmangu
shrines in Japan.
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Option
Sake breweries in Yanagawa
There are two authentic Sake breweries where you can enjoy tasting in Yanagawa. Yanagawa
Shuzo Sake brewery founded in 1890 and Kikubijin Shuzo Sake brewery founded in 1735.
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The Zen temple famous for its beautiful stone garden. It was built during the Kamakura period
just next to Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine and is within walking distance of Nishitetsu Dazaifu station.
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Kyushu National Museum was opened in 2005 in Dazaifu-city next to Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine,
as Japan’s fourth national museum after Tokyo, Kyoto and Nara.
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Site of Dazaifu Government Office
Government site of Ancient Kyushu, Known as TOFURO, the site was used during the Nara
(710 to 794 AD) and Heian (794 to 1185 AD) period. The Dazaifu was responsible for supervising
Japan’s maritime frontier, as well as for administering the nine provinces and two island of the
Saikaido (modern Kyushu).
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Tailor-made tour in Kyushu
We offer the private tour exclusively for you. We can design your customized tour exactly
matches your requirements and preferences. We can also consider for making tour that
pick in many activities and locations as possible, or incorporate some relaxation and free
time to explore on your own time.
The customized tour itineraries
We have prepared a various Kyushu tour Itineraries for your journey and we can design your
customized private tour based on tour sample itineraries in condideration of your requirement.
Tailor-made tour conditions
Our Tailor-made tour is offered for your as a package tour including Accommodations,
Chartered vehicle, English speaking tour attendant, meals as well as activities.
・Minimum number : 2 person
・Maxum number : 30 person
・Tour date : please specify the date
・Accommodations is selected as per your required grade, room conditions and budget
and the location is considered sightseeing, dinner and nightlife as well.
・Chartered vehicle is utilized as per number of person.
・English speaking tour attendant escorts your journey to produce a pleasant trip.
・For making enjoyable our company staff always assist during tour by
communicating with you using a communication tool such as WhatsApp.
Our consideration on Tailor-made tour
For enjoyable journey, the itinerary is to be planned in accordance with your own
pace and considering a physical conditions as well.
・Travelling route: Driving from destination to destination is a part of travel, so the best route
is to be selected where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery.
・Local cuisines and special gurmet are to be included.
・Shoppings are included on the travelling route ; local market and Michino-eki for local
specialties and fruits etc.
Featured destinations map in Kyushu
Note
Red letter indicate prefecture
Black letter indicate destination
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Fukuoka customized tours
Japan KYUSHU Tourist is the specialist of Fukuoka and Kyushu tour in Japan. We offer various
types of customized private tours exclusively for you. Kyushu is a paradise of Japan travel like
no others. 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.
Long duration Kyushu tours in Japan
Kyushu is the paradise of Japan travel like no others. Kyushu has rich landscapes including nature
and diverse cultures including food cultures. It has a variety of histories all over Kyushu, and nature
and urban are harmonized. You can enjoy a lot of things here in Kyushu what you want to experience.
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 |
Exploring Saga, Nagasaki, Shimabara, Unzen , Yanagawa, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka |
Exploring Amakusa, Kumamoto, Aso, Kurokawa, Takachiho, Okugungo, Chikugo, Fukuoka |
Exploring Asakura, Ukiha, Okugungo, Yufuin, Beppu, Usa, Kunisaki Peninsula, Kitakyushu , Fukuoka |
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.
The Heart of Kyushu and the energetic city bustling as the center of Kyushu’s politics, economy, culture, fashion and tourism
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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 |
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 |
Dynamic and beautiful Takachiho Gorge and here is the birthplace of Shinto which is Japanese indigenouse religion. |
Exploring the most popular Onsen Resorts Beppu and Yufuin. Two Onsen Resorts have different fascinating features. |
The dynamic nature of Aso and Takachiho where is spreading around Mt. Aso. Mt. Aso is the largest active volcano in Japan |
Other featured Sightseeing tours
Munakata & Fukutsu one-day tour UNESCO World Heritage sites
Yame & Hishino village one-day tour
Christian Pilgrimage sites tour in Nagasaki regioins
Japanese Christianity has a long history of continuing faith while coexisting with Japanese traditional
religion Shinto and General society. Japan’s unique practice of the Christian faith continued even
during the ban on Christianity. A lot of the Christian Pilgrimage sites in Nagasaki regions have been
registered on UNESCO Hidden Christian Sites.
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.
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 in Kitakyushu-city
Kitakyushu-city is the best place in Japan for Study tour of Environmental and Industrial issues.
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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Yanagawa travel guide
The Beautiful Canal town Yanagawa, is located about 60km south of Fukuoka–city and is a
former Castle town facing the Ariake Sea and spreading in the Chikugo plain. Current main
industries are tourism, fishery and agriculture. Canal is feature of Yanagawa, It had been
constructed for people’s lives and agriculture since ancient time and also used for the moats
of the Castle. Surprisingly the total length of the canal is 60 km. Now the canals of the
Yanagawa-city including former Castle town are used as Canal boat cruise for sightseeing.
Yanagawa Canal boat cruise is to board a small boat called the Donkobune and slowly go down
the river skillfully maneuvered by a boatman with bamboo pole. A 30minutes cruise starting
Okinohata and go around Ohana & Shotoen Garden is most recommended.
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Listed on National Scenic Landmark, was built in 1697 as the villa of the fourth lord Tachibana
Akitora. At that time the region was called Hanabatake (Field of flower), so the villa was named
Ohana or Flower.
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Birthplace of Hakushu Kitahara
Yanagawa is the birthplace of renown poet Hakushu Kitahara, whose accomplishments are marked
by a memorial park and the many stone monuments bearing his works placed throughout the city.
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Local cuisine
Yanagawa is the birthplace of Steamed Eel that has more than 300 years history. There are many
restaurants which have their long history and each restaurants have been keeping the traditional
source and brand value.
Yanagawa is facing to Ariake Sea where many fresh and unique fishes are caught. Japanese
cuisines using local delicacies is also reccomended.
Sake breweries
There are two authentic Sake breweries where you can enjoy tasting in Yanagawa. Yanagawa
Shuzo Sake brewery founded in 1890 and Kikubijin Shuzo Sake brewery founded in 1735.
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The festival is held from February 11 through April 3 in Yanagawa. Hina dolls are displayed by families
with girls to pray for safe growth of their children, in Yanagawa.
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Location of Yanagawa
General information
Address | City hall : 87-1 Honmachi, Yanagawa-city, Fukuoka-prefecture |
Access |
70 minutes by a vehicle from Dazaifu 80 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka-city 110 minutes by a vehicle from Kitakyushu-city 50 minutes by Nishitetsu train from Nishitetsu Tenjin (Fukuoka) |
Transportation | Nishitetsu train |
Population | 66,000 Population density 850 |
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Golf tour in Fukuoka & Kyushu
Fukuoka and Kyushu are Paradises of Golf. Kyushu has about 250 golf courses and you can play
golf comfortably throughout the year because it is warmer than other areas in Japan. Our Golf tour
is a package tour including arrangement of golf courses, transportation, accommodations and any
other extras you may need such as sightseeing and meals arrangement.
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Where to play golf
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Where to play : Fukuoka-city, Kitakyushu-city, Itoshima, Dazaifu, Chikugo, Munakata,
Fukuoka-prefecture has 60 golf courses that the large number of courses in Kyushu.
There are many champion courses with long history and a lot of Professional Golf
Tournament have been held here in Fukuoka-prefecture.
Access to almost all golf courses are within one and half hours from Fukuoka-city.
You can enjoy playing golf and sightseeing while staying Fukuoka-city
Where to play :Unzen, Shimabara, Nagasaki, Sasebo, Omura
Nagasaki-prefecture is located in the west side of Kyushu and it is a popular area for golf
due to warm climate through the year. There are a lot of beautiful seaside challenging courses.
And Nagasaki-prefecture is a popular tourist destination such as Nagasaki-city,
Sasebo, Shimabara and Unzen ; you can enjoy golf and sightseeing.
Where to play : Beppu, Yufuin, Oita
Oita-prefecture is one of most famous Onsen resort in Japan, where has Beppu and Yufuin,
and has about 20 golf courses. You can enjoy sightseeing and golf here.
Kumamoto-prefecture has about 40 golf courses that is 2nd largest number in Kyushu.
Golf courses are located in Aso Kuju National Park, there are many courses where you can
see beautiful scenery of Mount Aso while playing golf.
Where to play : Phoenix Resort, Miyazaki
Miyazaki-prefecture has 30 golf courses and it is warm climate you can enjoy playing
golf throughout the year.
Most popular courses are Phoenix Country Club and Tom Watson Golf Course.
located in Phoenix Resort, where you can enloy beautiful scenery while playing.
Where to play : Kagoshima, Ibusuki
Kagoshima-prefecture is one of the best place for golf in Kyushu and has
about 30 golf courses. You can play comfortably in winter season as well, because
it is warn climate with 18 degree Celsius average temperature in the year.
Location of Golf Courses
between Japan and Europe because he played at many courses in other countries included
in South Africa. Therefore we can offer the excellent courses to suite your requirement
and organize enjoyable tour without any problems for playing golf.
Should you need further information please feel free to contact us.
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Yanagawa Canal boat cruise
Yanagawa Canal boat cruise is to board a small boat called the Donkobune and slowly go
down the river skillfully maneuvered by a boatman with bamboo pole.
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You will enjoy a leisurely cruise along the streets and houses which still retain some remnants of
castle town, hearing the boatman’s explanation of the history and landscape of Yanagawa. You
can also enjoy the specialty of Yanagawa eel steamed in basket called “Unagi-no-seiromushi” on
the boat.
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Location of Yanagawa
General infromation
Company | Operated by 5 Canal boat cruise companies |
Course |
70 minutes course : Near Yanagawa station to Okinohata 60 minutes course : Near Yanagawa station to Ohana 30 minutes course : Arond Ohana |
Fare Operating time |
JPY 800 to 1600 depending on the course 9:00 to sunset time |
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Local delicacies restaurant in Yanagawa
Yoakejaya, Japanese restaurant using local delicacies of the Ariake Sea. Yanagawa is facing
to Ariake Sea where many fresh and unique fishes are caught. Yoakejaya is serving Japanese
cuisine using local delicacies of Ariake Sea.
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Location of Yanagawa
General information
Address | 94-1 Inarimachi, Yanagawa-city, Fukuoka-prefecture |
Access |
10 minutes by a vehicle from Nishitetsu Yanagawa station 70 minutes by a vehicle from Dazaifu 80 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka-city 110 minutes by a vehicle from Kitakyushu-city |
Open hours | 11:30 to 15:00 |
Days closed | Tuesday |
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