Yanagawa travel guide
The Beautiful Canal town Yanagawa
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.
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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.
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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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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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Featured tours related to Yanagawa
・ Yanagawa & Dazaifu one-day tour
・ Yoshii & Yanagawa Hina doll festival one-day tour
・ 6 days North-West Kyushu tour
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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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
Kyushu is the destination like a Treasure Chest of Japan
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.
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-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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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 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 |
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Sasebo is the town surrounded azure sea with breathtaking 99 islands scenery, and beautiful theme park |
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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. Tashibu-no-sho is listed on the World Agricultural Heritage. |
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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 | |
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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. |
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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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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 |
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Kagoshima largest city in Southern Kyushu and greatly contributed modernization of Japan. UNESCO World Heritage site & Active volcano Sakura-jima are to be visited. |
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 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 for the Kamikaze Pilots
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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. |
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Private Itineraries (tour sample itineraries )
We have various Kyushu Tour sample Itinerary for your journey and we can create
your customized private tour based on tour sample itineraries in condideration of your requirement.
Fukuoka-city is the starting poing for all the featured destinations in Kyushu.
We have prepare the two type of Itineraries of
Short duration journey and Kyushu Round tour.
Short duration journey
Short duration journey shows the tours within 3 days, travelling featured destinations in
Fukuoka-prefecture and near Fukuoka-prefecture.
・ Kitakyushu-city one-day tour
・ Kawachi Wisteria garden & Kitakyushu-city one-day tour
・ Kitakyushu / UNESCO Industry Revolution one-day tour
・ Yanagawa & Dazaifu one-day tour
・ Munakata & Fukutsu / UNESCO Sacred region one-day tour
・ Munakata, Oshiama & Okinoshima / UNESCO Sacred region one-day tour
・ Toho village, Asakura Ukiha one-day tour
・ Yoshii & Yanagawa Hina doll festival one-day tour
・ Kurume & Yame region one-day tour
・ Takeo & Yutoku Inari Shrine one-day tour
・ Karatsu & Yobuko one-day tour
・ Nagasaki / UNESCO Hidden Christian sites one-day tour
・ Nagasaki / UNESCO Hidden Christian sites 3 days tour
・ Nagasaki / UNESCO Industrial Revolution one-day tour
・ Shimabara & Unzen 2 days tour
・ Sasebo & Huis Ten Bosch one-day tour
・ Yufuin & Beppu Onsen 2 days tour
Kumamoto-prefecture & Miyazaki-prefecture
・ Kumamoto, Aso and Takachiho 3 days tour
・ Aso and Takachiho / Dynamic Nature 2 days tour
・ Amakusa / UNESCO Hidden Christian sites 2 days tour
Kyushu Round tours
Kyushu Round tours shows the long duration tours travelling the featured destinations
in Kyushu.
・ 8 days Northern & Central Kyushu tour
・ 6 days North-West Kyushu tour
・ 6 days North-Eest Kyushu tour
Should you need further information please feel free to contact us.
Your equiry can be sent by selecting the Enquiry Form link below.
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Address : AIM buiding 6th floor, 3-8-1 Asano, Kokura-kitaku, Kitakyushu-city, Fukuoka-prefecture
6 days North-West Kyushu tour
Where to Explore
Fukuoka → Saga ( Karatsu & Yobuko, Imari, Kashima, Takeo) → Nagasaki
Shimabara → Unzen → Yanagawa → Kitakyushu → Fukuoka
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Karatsu Castle is called Dancing Crane Castle |
Famous for Squid and Morning Market called Asaichi |
Cape of Lovers’ sanctuary, the heart-shaped monument |
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The porcelain town, has 400 years history |
Arita porcelain, bright, elegant pictures drawn in porcelain. |
The Onsen resort, has 1200 years history |
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Great contribution to the Japanese Industrial Revolution |
Exciting experience, Sake brewery visiting |
One of the most famous Inari shrines in Japan |
Schedule
Depart Fukuoka-city
Karatsu and Yobuko → Imari → Kashima → Takeo
Stay at Takeo
One of Must visit destination in Kyushu.
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
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Elegant international & domestic tourist harbour |
Breathtaking panoramic view of Nagasaki-city |
One of the World’s three beautiful night view |
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UNESCO World Heritage, the largest number of visitor here |
Let’s make World Peace and everyone’s happiness |
Various gift shops, restaurants, Café lined the street |
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The most significant Church, Mother Teresa and Pope visited |
Only the trading port in Japan during Natinal isolation |
One of the three big China town in Japan |
Travel to Nagasaki
Explore Nagasaki : Nagasaki Peace Park, Glover Garden, Oura Cathedral , Dejima
Mount Inasa : Nagasaki Night view, one of the world’s three greatest night views
Stay at Nagasaki : Western style Hotel
Local cuisine can be enjoyed
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.
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Nature, Onsen, Castle town, Christianity history, Gourmets |
Symbol of Shimabar, almost rectangular flatland castle |
Even now, atmosphere in 18th century is still remained |
Unzen is a beautiful highland Onsen Resort in Shimabara peninsula situated Unzen National Park
The first area to be designated as a National Park in Japan and then the area has been developed
as Onsen Resort for both tourist Japanese and foreigner.
Even now, many tourist from all over the world are visiting here for enjoying Nature.
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Highland Onsen Resort, seasonal colour makes beauty |
Magnificent scenery of mountain foot area & Ariake bay |
White smoke rising from the ground over a wide area |
Schedule
Explore Shimabara : Shimabara Castle, Samurai houses, Samurai Street
Lunch at Shimabara : local cuisine ( Rokube, Guzoni)
Travel to Unzen
Explore Unzen : Nita Pass, Unzen jigoku
Stay at Unzen : Japanese style accommodation Ryokan, Local cuisine can be enjoyed
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.
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The heart of Yanagawa Beautiful canal town |
A boat called Donkobune, slowly go down the river |
Skillfully maneuvered by a boatman with bamboo pole. |
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Built in 1697 as the villa of the Lord Tachibana Akitora |
Listed on the National Scenic Landmark |
Built as the guest house of Tachibana family in 1910 |
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The festival is held from February 11 through April 3 |
Serve the sea foods using local delicacies of Ariake Bay |
The Steamed Eel is Yanagawa’s representative dish |
Transfer to Yanagawa, using a highway
Explore Yanagawa : Canal boat cruise, Ohana Shotoen Garden,
Lunch at Yanagawa : Unagi (eel ) cuisine or seafood of Ariake sea
Travel to Kitakyushu, using a highway ( 2hours)
Mount Sarakura : enjoy night vuew, Three Major Night View of Japan
Enjoy local dinner in Kitakyushu the food stall at Tanga Market
Stay at Kitakyushu : Western style Hotel
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.
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Kitakyushu’s land mark, walking distance of Kokura Stations |
Down town shopping street, various shops, restaurants, bars |
One of the three largest karst plateau in Japan |
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The suspended bridge crossing the Kanmon Straits |
The exotic district, former trading port coal and other products |
Only the place in the world, |
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Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution |
The birth place of Steel making Industry in Japan |
The most dynamic night view in the world |
Schedule
Explore Kitakyushu : Kokura Caltle, Mojiko Retro, Konamon Pedstrian tunnel, Higashida
Industrial tour can be arranged as an alternative
TOYOTA, TOTO, Yaskawa Electric, Nippon Steel and Sumitomo Metal
Travel to Fukuoka, using a highway
Any kind of local cuisines can be enjoyed
Stay at Fukuoka : Western style Hotel
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.
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The largest and busiest JR train station in Kyushu |
The water-front resort area JR Hakata Station and Tenjin |
The biggest shopping district in Kyushu |
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Fukuoka Open top bus tour, three courses for journey |
Japan’s highest coastal tower, magnificent view from the top |
The oldest temple of the Shingon sect in Japan |
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Hakata Gion Yamagasa Festival is held in the shrine |
400 m down town street, 100 shops and restaurants |
One of the largest entertainment district in western Japan |
Should you need further information please feel free to contact us.
Your equiry can be sent by selecting the Enquiry Form link below
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Tailor-made tour in Kyushu
Japan KYUSHU Tourist offers the private tour exclusively for you.
We offer the customized private tour in accordance with your requirements and preferences.
We have a lot of detailed local information on the each destinations which have been directly
obtained locally by visiting all over Kyushu. Those are not information picked up from the website.
Therefore we can provide the elaborate Tailor-made tour plan for your requirement.
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.
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Our Tailor-made tour
We offer various service pattern to consider your travel style.
Our service is provide as a package and the include items in the package of each
service pattern are shown below.
Please select the service pattern which do you prefer for your travel.
Service pattern 1 (up to 6 pax)
1）Charted vehicle ( jumbo taxi or taxi ) with foreign language speaking driver
2）Accommodations
3）Making elaborated itinerary
Service pattern 2 (from 7 to 40 pax)
1）Charted vehicle with Japanese speaking driver
2）English speaking guide (Chinese or Korean speaking guide also can be organized)
3）Accommodations
4）Making elaborated itinerary
Service pattern 3 (from 7 to 40 pax)
1）Charted vehicle with Japanese speaking driver
2）English speaking guide (Chinese or Korean speaking guide also can be organized)
3）Making elaborated itinerary
How to make the Tailor-made tour
Making an Enquiry
We are offering customized Self-guided tour accordance with your preferences.
Please tell us your basic requirement what you are looking for,
click the Enquiry Form
Preliminary Price ; Select the Service pattern
Price is subjected to Service pattern mentioned above, please select which
patten do you prefer. Then we will propose standard price which is guide line of the
tour price as per the Enquiry.
Final Price
All the tour conditions are to be clarified including the grade & type of accommodations,
transportation, visiting placed, meals and other excursions.
After clarification, Final price will be made by mutual agreement.
Enjoy the Tailor-made tour
All the arrangement are made as per the elaborated itinerary and operated the tour in
accordance with the plan
Private Itineraries ( tour sample itineraries )
We have various Kyushu Tour sample Itinerary for your journey and we can create
your customized private tour based on tour sample itineraries in condideration of your requirement.
Fukuoka-city is the starting poing for all the featured destinations in Kyushu.
We have prepare the two type of Itineraries of
Short duration journey and Kyushu Round tour.
Short duration journey
Short duration journey shows the tours within 3 days, travelling featured destinations in
Fukuoka-prefecture and near Fukuoka-prefecture.
● Kitakyushu-city one-day tour
● Kawachi Wisteria garden & Kitakyushu-city one-day tour
● Kitakyushu / UNESCO Industry Revolution one-day tour
● Kitakyushu-city hiking tour
● Yanagawa & Dazaifu one-day tour
● Munakata & Fukutsu / UNESCO Sacred region one-day tour
● Munakata, Oshiama & Okinoshima / UNESCO Sacred region one-day tour
● Toho village, Asakura Ukiha one-day tour
● Yoshii & Yanagawa Hina doll festival one-day tour
● Kurume & Yame region one-day tour
● Takeo & Yutoku Inari Shrine one-day tour
● Karatsu & Yobuko one-day tour
● Nagasaki / UNESCO Hidden Christian sites one-day tour
● Nagasaki / UNESCO Hidden Christian sites 3 days tour
● Nagasaki / UNESCO Industrial Revolution one-day tour
● Shimabara & Unzen 2 days tour
● Sasebo & Huis Ten Bosch one-day tour
● Yufuin & Beppu Onsen 2 days tour
Kumamoto-prefecture & Miyazaki-prefecture
● Kumamoto, Aso and Takachiho 3 days tour
● Aso and Takachiho / Dynamic Nature 2 days tour
● Amakusa / UNESCO Hidden Christian sites 2 days tour
Kyushu Round tours
Kyushu Round tours shows the long duration tours travelling the featured destinations
in Kyushu.
● 8 days Northern & Central Kyushu tour
● 6 days North-West Kyushu tour
● 6 days North-Eest Kyushu tour
Featured Destinations map
Note
Red letter indicate prefecture
Black letter indicate destination
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Fukuoka private tours
Fukuoka-prefecture only in Japan is selected by
CNN Travel as one of the top 19 places to visit in 2019
We offer 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
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
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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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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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The Hinadoll festival is a traditional Japanese event that announces the arrival of spring.
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Kurume, Yame, Hoshino village Located in the southern part of Fukuoka-prefecture |
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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 |
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.
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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
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Karatsu is a castle town. Yobuko is a fishing port town; morning market and fresh squid cuisine are famous |
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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.
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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 |
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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 |
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
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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 |
Kumamoto & Miyazaki-prefecture
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Major toursit destination in Central Kyushu; Kumamoto–city |
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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The large scale of the Dynamic Nature which cannot be seen in no other area in Japan. |
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.
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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.
Especially Fukuoka prefecture, has the largest number of courses in the Kyushu.
There are several Campion courses in the northern area, beautiful Sea side courses
at Itoshima peninsula, and also there are a lot of champion courses and reasonable
courses in the southern part.
Almost all the courses can be reached within one and half hous from Fukuoka-city.
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The hobby of CEO, Masa Kondo is Golf and who knows the difference of the Golf culture
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.
The Golf tour package, everything is covered from the moment you arrive at the airport, inclusive
of onward travel arrangements, accommodation, golf, and any other extras you may need.
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.
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There is a large variety of courses to fit golfers of every budget and skill level in Kyushu. There are many courses around Fukuoka-city that are easy to access from the hotel in the city. more … |
Our services
Itinerary
To offer your own Itinerary in consideration of your requirements
Golf courses arrangement
We offer golf courses to suit your individual requirements and budget,
and we make an arrangement your best courses.
Transfer service
We organize a chartered vehicle such as jumbo taxi, or bus in consideration of number
of pax and luggage. These transfers would be to and from the airport on your arrival
and departure days as well as to and from the courses included in the itinerary each day.
Accommodation
Japanse style Inn called Ryokan or Western style hotel can be arranged
Levels of accommodation; comfort (3 star ), superior (4 star), or deluxe (5 star)
Japanese and English speaking attendant Service
Almost all the golf courses in Kyushu require Japanese and English speaking attendant
at the reception and starter to avoid any peoblem.
We can arrange a right person who is familiar with golf
Kyushu is a fascinating destination like a Treasure Chest of Japan.
As part of your Golf tour package we can arrange Tailor-made tour .
Meals arrangement
The dining experience of Japanese cuisines and local foods is one of the best excitement
during the trip to Kyushu. We propose and book the best restaurants to suit your
preference and budget from information on restaurants and meals available only at local
travel agent.
Should you need further information please feel free to contact us.
Your equiry can be sent by selecting the Enquiry Form link below.
You can also contact us by e-mail at info@japan-kyushu-tourist.com
Tel : +81-93-521-8897 , Fax : +81-93-521-8898
Address : AIM buiding 6th floor, 3-8-1 Asano, Kokura-kitaku, Kitakyushu-city, Fukuoka-prefecture
Yoshii and Yanagawa Hina doll festival tour
The Hinadoll Festival is a traditional Japanese event
that announces the arrival of spring.
The tour take you different type of unique Hinadoll festivals in Yoshii and Yanagawa.
Those two Hina doll festivals are held
February 11 through April 3 in 2019.
Tour condition
Start and end of the tour is to be Fukuoka-city
English speaking guide is accompanied
(Chinese or Korean speaking guide can also be arranged if required)
Itinerary
8:30 Depart Fukuoka-city
transfer to Ukiha
visit Ukiha Inari Shrine
Exloring Hina doll festival at Shirakabe Avenue in Yoshii in Ukiha
Lunch at featured restaurant Shirakabe
transfer to Yanagawa
Exploring Yanagawa Sagemon festival
Ohana Shotoen Garden, Okinohata area, Birthplace of Hakushu Kitahara
transfer to Fukuoka-city
17:00 Arrive Fukuoka-city
Where to Explore
Ukiha blessed with nature where many orchards spread out at the foot of Mino mountain range.
Yoshii, in the center of Chikugo flourished as a post town during the Edo period, and there a lot
of Sake brewery which have established the Edo period. A fruits picking and Sake brewery
visit can be enjoyed here.
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.
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To the Shrine |
Shrine main building |
Breath taking view from Shrine |
Hinadoll festival at Shirakabe Avenue
Main Hinadolls are displayed at Shirakabe Avenue district, where the river is lined by attractive former
warehouses, all with traditional wood and white plaster exteriors. The doll displays of Ukiha usually
feature two types of dolls: okiage (paper cut-outs covered in cotton and wrapped in fabric) and hakobina
(dolls in individual display cases).
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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 is 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.
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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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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Should you need further information please feel free to contact us.
Your equiry can be sent by selecting the Enquiry Form link below.
You can also contact us by e-mail at info@japan-kyushu-tourist.com
Tel : +81-93-521-8897, Fax : +81-93-521-8898
Address : AIM buiding 6th floor, 3-8-1 Asano, Kokura-kitaku, Kitakyushu-city, Fukuoka-prefecture
Yanagawa and Dazaifu one-day tour
The tour takes to two popular destinations in Fukuoka-prefecture, Yanagawa and Dazaifu.
Tour condition
Start and end of the tour is to be Fukuoka-city
English speaking guide is accompanied
Itinerary
9:00 Depart Fukuoka-city
Transfer to Yanagawa by a vehicle
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
16:30 Arrive at Fukuoka-city
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.
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The heart of Yanagawa Beautiful canal town |
A boat called Donkobune, slowly go down the river |
Skillfully maneuvered by a boatman with bamboo pole |
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Built in 1697 as the villa of the Lord Tachibana Akitora |
Listed on the National Scenic Landmark |
Built as the guest house of Tachibana family in 1910 |
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.
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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 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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Many gift shops, restaurants, Umegae-mochi shops |
Unique architecture designed by renown designer Kengo Kuma |
Cows bringing good fortune when touching |
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The bridge approach to the sacred area |
The landmark lantern, to the Shrine compound |
Enshrine the deity of scholorship, Sugawara Michizane |
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The Zen temple famous for its beautiful stone garde |
Japan’s fourth national museum after Tokyo, Kyoto and Nara |
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Should you need further information please feel free to contact us.
Your equiry can be sent by selecting the Enquiry Form link below.
You can also contact us by e-mail at info@japan-kyushu-tourist.com
Tel : +81-93-521-8897, Fax : +81-93-521-8898
Address : AIM buiding 6th floor, 3-8-1 Asano, Kokura-kitaku, Kitakyushu-city, Fukuoka-prefecture
Fukuoka selected by CNN Travel as 19 best places to visit in 2019
Fukuoka-prefecture only in Japan is selected by CNN Travel as
one of the top 19 places to visit in 2019.
Capital of Fukuoka-prefecture is Fukuoka-city and one of several host cities for
the 2019 Rugby World Cup, Fukuoka is the gateway to the island of Kyushu.
The prefecture consists of Fukuoka-city, Kitakyushu-city, Yanagawa, Dazaifu, Itoshima
and other fascinating regions such as Munakata and Chikugo region.
It’s the perfect destination for those looking to go beyond the well-trodden destinations like Osaka,
Tokyo and Kyoto and see a new corner of Japan.
The places introduced by CNN travel
Kawachi Wisteria Garden is a private garden at the Mountain foot of Sarakura in Kitakyushu-city
and famous for its spectacularly presented, large numbers of wisteria flowers.
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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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Canal boat cruise can be enjoyed while experience the atmospheres of Japanese castle town
and rural Japanese life style. The estuary town facing the Ariake Sea through the Chikugo
River and Yabe River.
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Historical place Dazaifu 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.
There are numbers of historical sites which reflect to the ancient history of Dazaifu
Worship Deity of scholarship Shrine, Built on the site of grave of Sugawara Michizane, who is
deified as Tenjin-sama, or the Deity of scholarship.
The shrine is the headquarter shrine of 12,000 Tenmangu shrines in Japan
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The 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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The gate way to Kyushu and is the biggest cosmopolitan city in Kyushu.
Due to its location Fukuoka-city is the great starting point for exploring Kyushu
Fukuoka-city has a long history as commercial town and castle town, and prospered as
important district to Asian Continent for many years. Now, Fukuoka-city is the
International bub of Kyushu, the nation’s fourth largest economic zone.
Fukuoka Chuo Wholesal fish Market
The Wholesale Market is open to the public on the second Saturday of every month
as Citizens Appreciation day. Time is from 9h to 12h.
The Special event is the Tuna Cooking Show, don’t miss it.
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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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Should you need further information please feel free to contact us.
Your equiry can be sent by selecting the Enquiry Form link below.
You can also contact us by e-mail at info@japan-kyushu-tourist.com
Tel : +81-93-521-8897, Fax : +81-93-521-8898
Address : AIM buiding 6th floor, 3-8-1 Asano, Kokura-kitaku, Kitakyushu-city, Fukuoka-prefecture
Yanagawa Sagemon Festival in 2019
Yanagawa Sagemon Festival is one of the most beautiful
and very unique Japanese traditional Festival in Kyushu.
The festival is held from February 11(Mon.) through April 3 (Wed.) in Yanagawa.
Hina dolls are displayed by families with girls to pray for safe growth of their children,
in Yanagawa, in addition to Hina dolls, colourful “Sagemon” are displayed.
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Each display of “Sagemon” represents parents’ wishes for their girls to grow into beautiful, strong,
and proud women.
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Should you need further information please feel free to contact us.
Your equiry can be sent by selecting the Enquiry Form link below.
You can also contact us by e-mail at info@japan-kyushu-tourist.com
Tel : +81-93-521-8897, Fax : +81-93-521-8898
Address : AIM buiding 6th floor, 3-8-1 Asano, Kokura-kitaku, Kitakyushu-city, Fukuoka-prefecture