Kyushu Travel Guide

 

Kyushu is the third largest island of Japan and most southwesterly of its four main islands

and Kyushu consists of 8 prefectures included Ikinawa-prefecture.

The Kyushu Travel Guide provides information of 7 prefectures on the main island Kyushu.

Fukuoka-prefecture    Saga-prefecture    Naasaki-prefecture    Oita-prefecture 

Kumamoto-prefecture    Miyazaki-prefecture    Kagoshima-prefecture

 

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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.

 

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What and where to enjoy

Kyushu is the destination like a Treasure Chest of Japan, you can enjoy what you want.

・Unique experiences : Gunkan-jima islamd Cruise, Amakusa cruise or dolphin watching

   Sand bath, Wild horse watching, Hell tour, Foot bath, Japan’s three major night view of

   Nagasaki and Kitakyushu, Aso tourist tram, Sake brewery, Fruits picking.

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

    Aso, Takachiho, Nichinam and Hyuga,  Okubungo, Yufuin

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

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

    Kumamoto, Saga, Nagasaki, Kagoshima

・UNESCO World Heritage / Hidden Christian Sites: Nagasaki, Shimabara, Unzen, Amakusa

・UNESCO World Heritage / the Sacred Island Okinoshiam and Associated sites

　Munakata, Oshima island, Fukutsu    

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

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

 

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Prefecture map 

Japan’s southernmost Kyushu Island

consists of seven 

prefectures shown on the map. 

 

Red letter indicate prefecture

Black letter indicate destination

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Fukuoka-prefecture 

Fukuoka-city	Kitakyushu-city	Dazaifu
Fukuoka-city is the Heart of Kyushu, the energetic city bustling as the center of Kyushu’s politics, economy culture and fashion	Kitakyushu is the second largest city in Kyushu. World leading Environmental Future city, and blessed with spectacular & stunning nature.	Dazaifu is must visit place in Fukuoka-prefecture has 1300 years history, featured spot is Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine

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Asakura	Ukiha	Yame
Asakura is a thriving area of agriculture with rich nature. Harazuru is a Onsen Resort  in Fukuoka-prefecture	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 Japanese artificial crafts.

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Saga-prefecture 

Saga-city	Karatsu & Yobuko	Takeo
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

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Arita	Imari	Kashima
Arita is famous for Arita porcelain, one of the traditional handicrafts of Japan, has 400 years old history.	Imari is most notable because of Imari porcelain. Okawachiyama porcelain district is recommended to visit	Kashima is southern part of Saga, facing to Ariake sea,  Yutoku Inari Shrine is one of the famous Inari shrine in Japan

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Nagasaki-prefecture 

Nagasaki-city	Unzen	Shimabara
Nagasaki has many oversea countries cultures and the significant Japanese histories. Natioanl isolation,  Hidden Christian,  Japan’s Industrial Modernization,  Atomic bomb	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 Nagasaki.	Shimabara spreads in the foot of  Mount Unzen and facing to Ariake Sea. The region offers various  things ; Castle town, Onsen, Nature and UNESCO Hidden Christian site

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Sasebo & Huis Ten Bosch	Hirado
Sasebo is the town surrounded azure sea with breathtaking 99 islands scenery, and  beautiful theme park Huis Ten Bosch	North West coast of Nagasaki-prefecture is a beautiful and historic location full of interesting  Christian churches, white sandy beaches and an imposing castle.

 

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Usa & Ajimu	Nakatsu & Yabakei	Okubungo region
Usa & Ajimu is located at the base of Kunisaki peninsula and spreading around Usa Shrine. it has long been holy ground to  both Shinto & Buddhist activities	Nakatsu is a Castle town, Yabakei offers dynamic rock formations at the valleys along Yamakuni River	Okubungo is a Nature-blessed region at Ono River basin, the northern part is surrounded by Aso & Kuju Mountains

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Kumamoto-prefecture 

Kumamoto-city	Aso	Kurokawa Onsen
Kumamoto is the third largest city in Kyushu.Must visit place is Kumamoto Castle listed on the three great castle in Japan	Aso gives unforgettable experiences, the active volcano Mount Aso and world’s largest caldera offer a lot of excitements	Kurokawa Onsen is one of the  best places to enjoy the  atmosphere of old fashioned Onsen in Japan.

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Amakusa	Hitoyoshi	Minamata
Amakusa is an archipelago located west side of Kumamoto, beautiful landscape, seafood & local delicacis, marine activities	Hitoyoshi is a castle town along rapid stream Kuma river, Onsen resort, river boat riding, steam locomotive, limestone cave.	Minamata is located west coast of Kyushu and faces Amakusa islands; beautiful landscape, sea food, Onsen resorts

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 Miyazaki-prefecture

Takachiho	Hyuga	Miyazaki & Nichinan
Takachiho has the dynamic  Takachiho Gorge and and the birthplace of Japanese mythology, Takachiho shrine and Amano Iwato 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-prefecture 

Kagoshima	Sakura-jima Island	Ibusuki & Satsuma peninsula
Kagoshima largest city in Southern Kyushu and greatly contributed modernization of Japan. UNESCO World Heritage site & Active volcano Sakura-jima are to be visited.	An active strato volcano with three peaks, Kita-dake,  Naka-dake and still active Minami-dake.	Ibusuki is the Onsen Resort is most famous for Sand bath place in Japam located at a sand in Kinko bay. Many unique tourist attractions in Satsuma peninsula can be offered.

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Chiran	Kirishima	Cape Sata
Chiran called a small Kyoto in Kagoshima, offer a fine collection of Samurai houses and gardens. Another featured place to be visited is Chiran Peace Museum	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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Tour results

We are offering various types of tours, and the tour results up to now are shown links below.

 Tailor-made tour       Study tour       Golf tour 

 

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Fukuoka customized tours

 

Fukuoka-prefecture only in Japan is selected by

CNN Travel as one of the top 19 places to visit in 2019 

We offer Customized private tours in Fukuoka-prefecture, and also the following destinations 

around Fukuoka-prefecture.

Nagasaki, Shimabara, Unzen, Kumamoto, Aso,  Takachiho, Beppu,  Yufuin, Usa,

Kunisaki peninsula,  Saga–prefecture

 

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Customized tour conditions

The tour is the Customized private tour exclusively for your group  such as friends, family, company

or any groups.

・Minimum number : 2 person

・Maxum number : 30 person

・Start and end of the tour is Fukuoka–city, please specify the place where you want

・Tour date : please specify the date

・Chartered vehicle is utilized as per number of person.

   (1) less than 8 person

    　a chartered taxi is used with English speaking driver

    　English speaking driver assist the tour as tour guide and tour attendant

   (2) more than 9 person

　　a chartered bus is used with Japanese speaking driver

　　English speaking guide who also works as a tour attendant is accompanied

   　for assist the tour in the case of using a chartered bus

・Accommodations is selected as per your required grade, room conditions and budget

    and the location is considered sightseeing, dinner and nightlife as well.

・For making enjoyable journey, our company staff always assist during tour by communicate with

　you by a communication tool such as WhatsApp.

 

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Fukuoka-prefecture  

Fukuoka is the largest prefecture in Kyushu and has gate way from other area in Japan

and Overseas countries and the starting point of journey to any destinations in Kyushu.

The prefecture only in Japan isselected by CNN Travel as one of the top 19 places to visit in 2019 

 

Fukuoka one-day tour	Yanagawa & Dazaifu one-day tour	Itoshima one-day tour
Fukuoka-city is the Heart of Kyushu. this tour introduce historical places and local traditionalareas.	Yanagawa is a Castle town with beautiful canal facing to Ariake bay.  Dazaifu is must visit place in Fukuoka–prefecture has 1300 years history	Itoshima is a resort town near Fukuoka-city . Beautiful dynamic Genkai Sea, seafood gourmet, local products shopping, Sake brewery

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Munakata & Fukutsu one-day tour	Munakata, Oshiama & Okinoshima one-day tour	Toho village, Asakura Ukiha one-day tour
UNESCO World Heritage sites in Munakata and Fukutsu. Discover Japanese history from ancient time	UNESCO World Heritage sites in Munakata and Oshima Island. Worship the Sacred Island from Okinoshima Island	Agricultural industries spreading in the Chikugo plain; beautiful rural landscape, fruit picking, Sake brewery, Onsen

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Chikugo Yoshii & Yanagawa Hinadoll festival tour	Yame region one-day tour	Ukiha & Yanagawa one-day tour
The Hinadoll festival is a traditional Japanese event that announces the arrival of spring.	Kurume, Yame, Hoshino village Located in the southern part of Fukuoka-prefecture	Exploring the two most featured destinations in southern part of Fukuoka-prefecture. Ukiha and Yanagawa

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Kitakyushu one-day tour	Kawachi Wisteria garden & Kitakyushu one-day tour	Kitakyushu-city hiking tour
World leading Environmental Future city, and blessed with  spectacular & stunning nature	The tour is operated during Kawachi Wisteria blossom period from mid-April to mid-May	Abundant hiking opportunities in the beautiful nature of Kitakyushu-city

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Saga-prefecture  

Saga-prefecture is located in the northern part of Kyushu and are adjacent to Fukuoka-prefecture

in the east and to Nagasaki-prefecture in the west.

The north side faces Genkai Quasi-National Park with scenic coast line. In the south, the Saga

plain that is adjacent to Ariake Sea is spreading.

 

Saga-city one-day tour	Takeo & Yutoku Inari Shrine one-day tour	Karatsu & Yobuko one-day tour
The capital of  Saga–prefecture One of the birth place of Japanese Industrial modernization	Onsen Resort Takeo. Yutoku is one of the most famous Inari shrines in Japan	Karatsu is a castle town. Yobuko is a fishing port town; morning market and fresh squid cuisine are famous

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Arita & Imari one-day tour
Arita and Imari are porelain towns with 400 years history. Both places have different feature of porcelain respectively.

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Nagasaki-prefecture  

Nagasaki-prefecture is located north-west side of Kyushu and borders Saga-prefecture

on the east, and is otherwise surrounded by Seas.

It also includes a large number of islands such as Tsushima and Iki. Most of the prefecture is

near the coast and there are a number of ports such as Nagasaki-city and a United States Navy

base at Sasebo-city.

 

Nagasaki one-day tour	Nagasaki / UNESCO Hidden Christian sites one-day tour	Nagasaki / UNESCO Hidden Christian sites 3 days tour
Centred on Nagasaki harbour, greatly contributed to Japan’s modernization since establishment of Dejima	To show how Christians have been continued their faith since Christianity was propagated to Japan	Introduce the Christian faith continued even during the ban on Christianity

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Nagasaki / UNESCO Industrial Revolution one-day tour	Shimabara & Unzen 2 days tour	Sasebo & Huis Ten Bosch one-day tour
The origin of Japan’s modernization. Nagasaki contributed for Shipbuilding and Coal Mining	Main tourist destinations in Shmabara peninsula. Shimabara is facing Sea and has UNESCO World Heritage sites. Unzen is a beautiful highland Onsen Resort	The town surrounded azure sea with breathtaking 99 islands scenery, and beautiful theme  park Huis Ten Bosch

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Oita-prefecture  

Oita-prefecture is on the north-eastern section of Kyushu and is bordered by Miyazaki-prefecture

to the south, and Fukuoka-prefecture and Kumamoto-prefecture to the west.

The prefecture is a representative Onsen Resort area in Japan, and most recommended Onsen

Resorts are Beppu and Yufuin.

 

Yufuin & Beppu Onsen 2 days tour	Usa & Kunisaki one-day tour
Two major Onsen Resorts in Oita-prefecture, Yufuin is a . beautiful & tranqil Onsen and Beppu is one of the most famous Onsen in Japan	Tranquil country side spreading around Usa Shrine that one of the most beautiful shrine in Japan

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Kumamoto & Miyazaki-prefecture  

Located in the center of Kyushu, Mount Aso, an extensive active volcano, is in the east of

Kumamoto-prefecture. This volcano is located at the center of the Aso caldera.

 

Kumamoto, Aso Takachiho 3 days tour	Takachiho one-day tour	Amakusa / UNESCO Hidden Christian sites 2 days tour
Major toursit destination in Central Kyushu; Kumamoto–city Aso and Takachiho	Takachiho offers the dynamic  nature of Takachiho Gorge, and the roots of Japanese culture in the birth place of Japanese mythology	Introduce Japanese Christianity history of continuing faith while coexisting with Japanese traditional religion

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Aso & Takachiho  Dynamic Nature 2 day tour
The large scale of the Dynamic Nature which cannot be seen in no other area in Japan.

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Study tours to Kitakyushu

The city of Kitakyushu is the birthplace of the modern Japanese steel industry which began

operation in 1901, and is now the world’s leading environmental future city.

Now it is called industrial and environmental city which is representative of Japan.

Therefore the various things can be learn here.

 

 

 

Tour results

We are offering various types of tours, and the tour results up to now are shown links below.

Tailor-made tour       Study tour       Golf tour 

 

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Ukiha and Yanagawa one-day tour

 

Exploring the two most featured destinations in southern part of Fukuoka-prefecture.

Ukiha : Located in the Chikugo plain, spread out at the foot of Mino mountain range

Enjoy a breath taking view in Ukiha and a time-honored scenery, back to 100 years ago in Yoshii.

Yanagawa : The beautiful Canal town, recommended experience is Canal boat cruise

 

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Traveling route

   

 

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Tour conditions

 

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Itinerary  

9:00 Depart Fukuoka-city

Transfer to Ukiha

Visit Ukiha Inari Shrine

Exploring Shirakabe-dori Avenue

Lunch at Featured Restaurant, Shirakabe

Transfer to Yanagawa

Canal boat cruise 

Exploring Yanagawa

Back to Fukuoka-city

17:00 Arrive at Fukuoka-city

 

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Where to visit

 

Ukiha

Ukiha Inari Shrine

Breath taking scenery harmonizes with the Shrine, Ukiha Inari Shrine, located at foot of Mino

mountain range, 130 m height from sea level. The 90 vermilion coloured Torii Gates stand on

the 300 steps stairs is introduced you from bottom area to the Shrine main building.

To the Shrine

Shrine main building

Breath taking view from Shrine

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Shirakabe-dori Avenue

Time-honored scenery, back to 100 years ago, Located in Yoshii-machi, Shirakabe, literary meaning is

white wall. The avenue of houses with white wall were constructed about 100 years ago.  About 250

houses in the area has been designated as National important raditional buildings preservation district.

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Featured Restaurant, Shirakabe

The restaurant Shirakabe is in the former merchant’s building constructed in 1928.

Japanese cuisines using best local ingredients that vary by season can be enjoyed.

The chef who makes that cuisines also experienced the imperial family’s cook.

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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.

Ohana and Shotoen Garden

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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Tour results

We are offering various types of tours, and the tour results up to now are shown links below.

Tailor-made tour      Study tour       Golf tour 

 

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6 days North-West Kyushu tour

 

This tour explores North-West Kyushu and visit a lot of featured tourist places in

Saga-prefecture, Nagasaki–prefecture  and Fukuoka-prefecture. 

 

Where to Explore  

 

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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

・Chartered vehicle is utilized as per number of person.

   (1) less than 8 person

    　a chartered taxi is used with English speaking driver

    　English speaking driver assist the tour as tour guide and tour attendant

   (2) more than 9 person

　　a chartered bus is used with Japanese speaking driver

　　English speaking guide who also works as a tour attendant is accompanied

   　for assist the tour in the case of using a chartered bus

・Accommodations is selected as per your required grade, room conditions and budget

    and the location is considered sightseeing, dinner and nightlife as well.

・For making enjoyable journey, our company staff always assist during tour by communicating

    with you by a communication tool such as WhatsApp.

 

 

 

 

 

Where to explore

Saga is a prefecture in the northwestern part of Kyushu and is located next to Fukuoka-prefecture.

The north side faces Genkai Quasi-National Park with scenic coast line.

In the south, the Saga plain that is adjacent to Ariake Sea is spreading.

Karatsu Castle Karatsu Castle is called Dancing Crane Castle

Yobuko Asaichi Famous for Squid and Morning Market called Asaichi

Hado-misaki Cape Cape of Lovers’ sanctuary, the heart-shaped monument

Imari The porcelain town, has 400 years history

Arita Arita porcelain, bright, elegant pictures drawn in porcelain.

Takeo The Onsen resort, has 1200 years history

Saga-city Great contribution to the Japanese Industrial Revolution

Kashima Exciting experience, Sake brewery visiting

Yutoku Inari Shrine One of the most famous Inari shrines in Japan

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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.

Historical features   The following had exprienced in Nagasaki

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

 

Nagaaki Wharf  Elegant international & domestic  tourist harbour

Mount Inasa  Breathtaking panoramic view  of Nagasaki-city

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

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

Dejima    Only the trading port in Japan  during Natinal isolation

China Town  One of the three big China  town in Japan

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

Shimabara Castle  Symbol of Shimabar, almost   rectangular flatland castle

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

Unzen Highland Onsen Resort, seasonal colour makes beauty

Nita pass Magnificent scenery of mountain foot area & Ariake bay

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

Dinner at Tanga Market  : the traditional local food stall 

 

Kokura Castle Kitakyushu’s land mark, walking distance of Kokura Stations

Uomachi Shopping arcade Down town shopping street, various shops, restaurants, bars

Hiraodai Karst Plateau One of the three largest karst plateau in Japan

Kanmon-kyo Bridge The suspended bridge crossing the Kanmon Straits

Mojiko Retro The exotic district, former trading port coal and other products

Kanmon Pedstrian Tunnel Only the place in the world, can be crossed the strait on foot

World Heritage Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution

Higashida district The birth place of Steel making Industry in Japan

Mount Sarakura The most dynamic night view in the world

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

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

Tenjin The biggest shopping district in Kyushu

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

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

Tochoji Temple The oldest temple of the Shingon sect in Japan

Kushida Shrine Hakata Gion Yamagasa Festival is held in the shrine

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

Nakasu One of the largest entertainment district in western Japan

 

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Tour results

We are offering various types of tours, and the tour results up to now are shown links below.      

Tailor-made tour      Study tour       Golf tour 

 

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Yanagawa and Dazaifu one-day tour

 

The 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

 

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 Travelling route  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Tour Conditions

The tour is the private tour exclusively for your group.

・Minimum number : 2 person

・Maxum number : 30 person

・Chartered vehicle is utilized as per number of person.

   (1) less than 8 person

    　a chartered taxi is used with English speaking driver

    　English speaking driver assist the tour as tour guide and tour attendant

   (2) more than 9 person

　　a chartered bus is used with Japanese speaking driver

　　English speaking guide who also works as a tour attendant is accompanied

   　for assist the tour in the case of using a chartered bus 

 

 

Itinerary

9:00 Depart Fukuoka-city

Transfer to Yanagawa  by a vehicle

   Canal boat cruise

Exploring Yanagawa : Ohana Shotoen Garden,  Birthplace of Hakushu Kitahara  and Shopping

Lunch at  Yanagawa  : Unagi (eel ) cuisine or seafood cuisine of Ariake sea

Trasfer to Dazaifu by a vehicle

Exploring Dazaifu  : Shrine Approach path,  Komyozen-ji temple,  Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine

Transfer to Fukuoka-city by a vehicle

17:00 Arrive at Fukuoka-city

 

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Where to explore

Yanagawa

The Beautiful Canal town Yanagawa

Yanagawa is 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 and is to board a small

boat called the Donkobune and slowly go down the river skillfully maneuvered by a

boatman with bamboo pole.

Okinohata The heart of Yanagawa Beautiful canal town

Canal boat cruise A boat called Donkobune, slowly go down the river

Canal boat cruise Skillfully maneuvered by a boatman with bamboo pole

Ohana Built in 1697 as the villa of the  Lord Tachibana Akitora

Shotoen Garden Listed on the National Scenic Landmark

Ohana western style building Built as the guest house of Tachibana family in 1910

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Lunch at Yanagawa  

Steamed Eel

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.

Local delicacies 

Yanagawa is facing to Ariake Sea where many fresh and unique fishes are caught.

Japanese cuisine using local delicacies is also reccomended. 

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Dazaifu 　

Dazaifu is the highly recommended tourist destination near Fukuoka–city

Must visit place is Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine dedicated to the deity of lerning.

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. 

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Dazaifu Temmangu Shrine

Approach path Many gift shops, restaurants, Umegae-mochi shops

Starbucks Unique architecture designed by renown designer Kengo Kuma

Sacred Cow Cows bringing good fortune when touching

Red Bridge or Taiko bashi The bridge approach to the sacred area

Entrance of Shrine The landmark lantern, to the Shrine compound

Main Building of Shrine Enshrine the deity of scholorship, Sugawara Michizane

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Komyozen-ji temple The Zen temple famous for its  beautiful stone garde

Kyushu National Museum Japan’s fourth national museum after Tokyo, Kyoto and Nara

Dazaifu Government Office Known as TOFURO during the Nara and Heian period

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Contact us

 

Tour results

We are offering various types of tours, and the tour results up to now are shown links below.       

 Tailor-made tour       Study tour       Golf tour 

 

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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.

 

The house harmonized with the town of Yanagawa

Portrait Photo of Hakushu Kitahara

Family was marine produsts wholesaler and Sake Brewery

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Location of Yanagawa

 

 

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Ohana and Shotoen Garden

 

Listed on National Scenic Landmark

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.

The garden itself spread out over 3300 square meters and is laid out in such a way as to evoke the

image of Matsushima in Sendai.  It was extensively renovated in 1908 to 1910. There are around 280

pines within the garden 1500 stones and 14 stone lanterns. From October to March the pond is host

to a flock of wild ducks.

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 Location of Yanagawa

 

 

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General information  

Address	1 Shinsoto-machi, 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	9:00 to 18:00
Admission fee	JPY 500
Days closed	No closing days

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Yanagawa Canal boat cruise

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

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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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Steamed Eel 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.

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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Location of Yanagawa

 

 

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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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