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
Fukuoka-city → Saga ( Yobuko, Imari, Takeo) → Nagasaki
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.
Depart Fukuoka-city
Transfer to Yobusko
Exploring Yobuko including lunch ( local speciality freash Squid )
Transfer to Imari and visit Okawachiyama porcelain district
Transfer to Takeo
Exploring Takeo
Romon Gate → Mifuneyama-rakuen Garden
Option : Great Camphor tree at Takeo Shrine
Stay at Takeo , Japanese style Hotel, included dinner and breakfast
Dinner at Hotel : Japanese style kaiseki dinner included lacal spesiality cuisines
Alternative
Saga-city, Arita , Kashima and Yutoku Inari Shrine are also selected as alternative route
Where to explore
Fishing industry town famous for Squid and Morning Market called Asaichi,
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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Shopping street |
Typical shop |
Fresh Squid |
Imari is the porcelain town, has 400years history
Imari is most notable because of Imari porcelain, which is the European collectors’
name for Japanese porcelain wares made in the town of Arita, Saga Prefecture.
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Imari port used for the porcelain export to Europe |
Okawachiyama porcelain district, about 30 ptteris are manufacturing Imari porcelain |
Beautiful Imari porcetain |
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. It is said that the color is colorless and transparent and has an outstanding effect
on recovery from fatigue.
The landmark of Takeo Onsen. Romon Gate, which was designed by a renowned architect
in the Meiji Era, Kingo Tatsuno, and is at the entrance of the Onsen area.
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Romon gate, land mark of Takao Onsen |
Takeo Onsen building listed on National Important cultural property |
Inside of Takeo Onsen building |
Beautiful Japanese Garden, located in the southwestern foot of Mifuneyama
Construction of the garden took about 3 years and completed in 1845, the area is about 5ha.
The dynamic cliffs of Mifuneyama Mountain can be seen from the gardesn.
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Beautiful garden spreading in the mountain foot of Mifuneyama |
Spring season |
Autumn season |
Transfer to Nagasaki
Exploring Peace Park
Atomic Bomb Museum → Ground Zero → Peace Fountain → Peace Statue
Lunch at China Town or Nagaaki Wharf
Exploring Nagasaki
Oura Cathedral → Glover Garden → Dejima
Stay at Nagasaki, Western style Hotel, included breakfast
Dinner around JR Nagasaki station, local speciality Cuisines
Option : the following sites can be arranged as option.
Night view of Mount Inasa
Martyrdom of the 26 Saints of Japan
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.
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Completed in 1955, ten years after the atomic bombing |
The Atomic bomb exploded about 500m over the central monument |
Exhibits a number of photograph that depict the devastation caused by atomic bomb |
Lunch
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Elegant international & domestic tourist harbour |
Made up of around 20 unique shops and restaurants lined up |
One of the three big China town in Japan |
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The most significant Church, Mother Teresa and Pope visited |
UNESCO World Heritage, the largest number of visitor here |
Dejima
Only the trading port in Japan during Natinal isolation |
Option
It is a 333 meter high mountain in close distance to JR Nagasaki Station. The summit can be reached
by ropeway or car and offers great views over the city. And also, the magnificent night views from
Mount Inasa are ranked among Japan’s three best night views.
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Veiw from Nagasaki harbor |
View from the Summit |
World’s three great night veiw |
Martyrdom of the 26 Saints of Japan
Toyotomi Hideyoshi. The martyrs including four Spaniards, one from Goa, India, one Mexican and
20 Japanese demonstrated their spiritual unity despite differences in races, ages and professions.
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Nishizaka hill, the site of Martyrdom in 1597 |
The martyrs said that ” All people, bless God ” |
The 26 Japanese martyrs have been canonized in 1862 |
The world’s only Confucian shrine built outside China by Chinese hands
First built in 1893 by Chinese residents of Nagasaki with the support of the Ch’ing Dynasty
government, the shrine was designed to serve as a place of worship and learning for the
Chinese community, and housed a Confucian sanctuary and primary school.
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Entrance of Confucian Shrine |
Confucian shrine only built outside China |
The 72 followers of Confucius |
Hashima Coal Mine / Gunkan-jima island cruise
Hashima coal mining island is an artificial reclaimed island and the site of Japan’s first major
undersea coal exploitation (1890) pioneered by Mitsubishi – and host to one of the world’s
most extraordinary former mining communities. Hashima Island is located 3 km southwest of
Takashima, and it was the success of Takashima that led Mitsubishi to purchase this island – both
islands giving access to the same undersea coal deposit. Now Hashima is a ruin called “Gunkanjima”,
so called after its resemblance to the silhouette of a battleship.
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From Nagasaki port, the cruise ship take you to Gunkan–jima island. |
The artificial reclaimed island for Coal Mine |
The site of Japan’s first major undersea coal exploitation ioneered |
Stay
Nagasaki -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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JR Nagasaki Station |
Main street of Nagasaki-city |
Nagasaki tram |
Leave Hotel in Nagasaki
Transfer to Shimabara
Exploring Shimabara
Shimabara Castle →Samuraihouses → Samurai Street
Lunch at Shimabara, local cuisine in Shimabara ; Guzoni or Rokubei
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 following sites can be arranged as option.
The Japan’s longest foot bath in Obama
Located in the Shimabara peninsuka, region spread in the foot of gentle mountain and facing to
calm sea. Shimabara is consist of two cities, Shimabara-city and Minami-Shmabara-city.
Offers various enjoyable things such as Nature, Onsen, Castle town of Shimabara-city,
Hidden Christian history as well as Local Gourmets.
Located in Shimabara-city and was built in 1625 by the feudal load Matsukura Shigemasa, who was
regarded as a master of castle building. The castle, which took 7 years to complete, is also known as
“Moritake Castle”.
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Donjon of Shimabara Castle |
Moat of the Castle planted lotus |
Great stone wall of moat |
Samurai was a term for the military nobility in pre-industrial Japan.
The Samurai Houses in Shimabara along the old Samurai street near by Shimabara Castle
were built in 18th century.
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Samurai street |
Samurai house |
Japanese garden |
Unzen is a beautiful highland Onsen Resort in Shimabara peninsula situated Unzen National Park
The first area to be designated as a National Park in Japan and then the area has been developed
as Onsen Resort for both tourist Japanese and foreigner.
Even now, many tourist from all over the world are visiting here for enjoying Nature.
One of the best scenic spot in Unzen. At any time of the year the natural scenery of Nita Pass
in Unzen is magnificent. Azaleas, green leaves, brilliant autumnal tints of maples and silver frost
represent each season of the year.
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Entrance to Nita pass |
Nita pass Observetory |
Rope way to Myoken mountain |
Jigoku, means Hell, is the number one attraction of Unzen with a peculiar smell of sulfur emitted
from the springs, and with white smoke rising from the ground over a wide area.
This is a striking reminder that Unzen Volcano is still very much alive.
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Peculiar smell of sulfur emitted from the springs, |
Smoke rising from the ground over a wide area |
Observetory place |
Option
Site of Historic Battle field of Shimabara Rebellion, registered on UNESCO’s World Heritage Site
as Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki Region, to tell the Christian faith continued even during
the ban on Christianity. Located in Minami-Shimabara-city, the Battle field of Shimabara Rebellion
which was a peasant uprising agaist bakufu’s persecution of Christians under the leadership of
Amakusa Shiro in 1637.
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Entrance to Harajo Castle Ruins |
Battle field of Shimabara Rebellion |
The Statue of Amakusa Shiro |
The Japan’s longest foot bath in Obama
Called “Hot foot 105” The length of foot bath is 105m which is same number of the hot spring
source temperature of 105 degree Celsius.
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“ Hot foot 105 ” is the Japan’s longest foot bath, 105 meter |
Hot spring source temperature of 105 degree Celsius |
Obama Onsen Resort, located at the mountain foot of Unzen |
Stay
There are 17 Hotels and Japanese style inns around Unzen Jigoku.
From every hotel, beautiful scenery which changes by season can be enjoyed.
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Bus Center in Unzen Onsen Resort |
Many hotels located around Unzen Jigoku
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Each season brings a vivid change to the appearance the face of Unzen |
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.
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Enjoy Canal boat cruise at the beautiful Castle town |
A leisurely cruise along the streets & houses which still retain remnants of castle town |
Hearing the boatman’s explanation of the history & landscape of Yanagawa |
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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Built as the villa of the Fourth Lord Tachibana Akitora |
A 3300 square meters Japanese style garden |
Western style building built in 1910 |
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 the birth place of Steamed Eel, has more than 300 years history |
Each restaurants have been keeping the traditional source and brand value |
Rice seasoned with a special sauce is topped by grilled eel and thin shredded omelet |
Kitakyushu is the dynamic city where one million people are living and working, is creating
the beautiful Night view which you have never seen before.
The area of Night view is the largest in the World ; about 40km east to west and 10km south
to north and also the number of lighting to create the night view is the largest in the World.
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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Food stall Yatai |
Enjoy local speciality Oden, stew made from various ingredients |
Tonkotsu Ramen, pork bone soup noodl |
Leave Hotel in Kitakyushu-city
Visit Kukura Castle
Exploring Moji
Mjiko Retro → Konamon Pedstrian tunnel
VisitHigashida 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
Option : the following sites can be arranged as options.
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
Kokura Castle is one of the most famous land marks in Kitakyushu. The construction was
commenced in 1602 and spent 7 years to completed it.
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Castle tower, land mark in Kitakyushu-city |
Moat around Castle tower |
Kokura Castle Garden, former site of lord’s guest house |
Dr. Albert Einstein awarded Nobel Prize in Physic visited Moji in 1922, and he acclaimed that
everything could see were Arts. The exotic district of Mojiko Retro is visited by more than 2
million tourists a year. Moji-ko Port flourished following its 889 designation as a Special National
Port for exporting coal and other products.
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Mitsui Club, Dr. Albert Einstein stayed in 1922 |
Kaikyo Plaza, the shopping and restaurant area |
Time back to 100 year ago, enjoy romantic atomosphere and beautiful harbor |
Only the place in the world ! You can cross the strait on foot. The Kanmon Strait, separating Honshu
and Kyushu, is a very beautiful and busy waterway with as many as 700 small and large ships a
day passing through it. the Kanmon Pedestrian Tunnel, which enables people to cross on foot, the
“ferries”, and the like.
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Moji, Kyushu Island side |
Cross the strait on foot, a 780 metre walk |
Shimonoseki, Honshu Island side |
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.
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Site of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution, First Head Office of the Steel Works |
Only the Blast Furnace in the world which preserved as it was |
Museum of Industrial Technology, based on this theme of “innovation” |
Opotion
Manga Museum is located next to JR Kokura station. The museum is located on the 6th floor
of Aru Aru City, a multi-floored shopping mall devoted to products and services for anime, manga,
idol culture, and cosplay fans, a kind of Harajuku in miniature.
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Manga Museum and Aru Aru City next to JR Kokura station
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Best known Manga writer Reiji Matsumoto |
Aru Aru City, a multi-floored shopping mall |
Hiraodai karst plateau and Caves
One of the three largest Karst Plateau in Japan along with the Akiyoshi-dai Plateau and the
Shikoku Karst. 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.
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The limestone stands in row like a flock of sheep in a vast meadow and dolines |
The Plateau offers a different views in each of the four seasons |
Senbutsu limestone cave, the largest limestone caves in Hiraodai Karst Plateau |
The first-class civil construction heritage completed in 1927, the triggered the registration of
World Cultural Heritage of Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution. The Kawachi
Reservoir was constructed for the industrial water supply to Yawata Steel Works. The dam was
constructed at the Okura River and upper stream of the dam was expanded and making the
7milion cubic metre reservoir.
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Reservoir, constructed for the industrial water supply to Yawata Steel Works |
Unprecedented design in the world has been applied to harmonize with nature |
First-class civil construction heritage
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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.
In other words, Fukuoka-city is the heart of Kyushu against various things,
such as food culture, shopping, entertainment, economy and international business.
Shopping
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The largest and busiest JR train station in Kyushu |
The complex commercial facility, in the heart of Fukuoka-city |
The biggest shopping district in Kyushu |
The water-front resort area, only a 15 minute drive from Tenjin in the centre of Fukuoka-city.
The park is surrounded by Fukuoka Tower and high rise contemporary high rise buildings,
all of which help make a modern urban landscape. There are many tourist attractions here
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Seaside Momochi area
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Fukuoka Tower | Seaside Park & Marizon |
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The water-front resort area JR Hakata Station and Tenjin |
Japan’s highest coastal tower, magnificent view from the top |
A complex facility for wedding hall, shops and restaurants |
Historical places
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Hakata Gion Yamagasa Festival is held in the shrine |
The oldest temple of the hingon sect in Japan |
Part of stone wall and canal, and the Tamon tower are still left |
The aquarium focuses on the aquatic life found around Kyushu. The main tank is a huge,
seven 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.
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Marine World Uminonakamichi facing to Hakata bay |
Dolphines and sea lions Show |
Different kinds of marine life can be enjoyed |
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.
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Breathtaking panoramic view of Hakata bay |
Beautiful flowers can be enjoyable throughout the year |
Flower garden
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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
And we would love to chat about your travel plans on the phone as well,
please ring our office a call in English Tel : +81-93-521-8897
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
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 Okinawa-prefecture.
The Kyushu Travel Guide provides information of 7 prefectures on the main island Kyusu.
Fukuoka-prefecture Saga-prefecture Naasaki-prefecture Oita-prefecture
Kumamoto-prefecture Miyazaki-prefecture Kagoshima-prefecture
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.
What and where to enjoy in Kyushu
Kyushu is the destination like a Treasure Chest of Japan, you can enjoy what you want.
・Unique experiences : Yanagawa Canal boat cruice, Keya Cave cruise, Gunkan-jima islamd cruise
Amakusa cruise or dolphin watching , Sand bath, Wild horse watching, Beppu Hell tour,
Foot bath in Beppu and Unzen Obama, Japan’s three major night view of Kitakyushu and Nagasaki
Aso tourist tram, Sake brewery in any places in Kyushu, Fruits picking in any places in Kyushu
・Dynamic and beautiful Nature : Amakusa, Unzen, Satsuma Peninsula, Sakurajima Island
Aso, Takachiho, Nichinan, 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, toKumamo, Chiran, Kagoshima,
Kirishima, Obi, Mimitsu, Takachiho, Aso, Kitakyushu-city, Fukuoka-city
Featured destinations map in Kyushu
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 |
| Hirado | ||
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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. |
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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. |
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 | ||
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Chiran called a small Kyoto in Kagoshima, offer a fine 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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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
And we would love to chat about your travel plans on the phone as well,
please ring our office a call in English Tel : +81-93-521-8897
Tour results
We are offering various types of tours, and the tour results up to now are shown links below.
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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
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 by a vehicle
Exploring Yanagawa : Ohana Shotoen Garden 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
Options : the following sites can be arranged as a option.
Sake breweries in Yanagawa
Site of Dazaifu Government Office
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.
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Enjoy Canal boat cruise at the beautiful Castle town |
A leisurely cruise along the streets & houses which still retain remnants of castle town |
Hearing the boatman’s explanation of the history & landscape of Yanagawa |
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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Built as the villa of the Fourth Lord Tachibana Akitora |
A 3300 square meters Japanese style garden |
Western style building built 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 the birth place of Steamed Eel, has more than 300 years history |
Each restaurants have been keeping the traditional source and brand value |
Rice seasoned with a special sauce is topped by grilled eel and thin shredded omelet |
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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Featured Ariage Sea food Restaurant, Yoakejaya |
Typical Sea food meal used fresh and unique fishes |
Sushi, used fresh and unique fishes caught in Ariake Sea |
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.
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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Approch path to the Shrine, there are many gift shops and restaurants |
Sacred Cow welcome you to Shrine |
Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, dedicated to the deity of learning |
The Zen temple famous for its beautiful stone garden built during the Kamakura period just
next to Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine and is within walking distance of Nishitetsu Dazaifu station.
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Beautiful stone garden |
Japanese garden |
Temple bell |
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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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Kikubijin Shuzo |
Kikubijin Shuzo |
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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Fukuoka customized tours
Japan KYUSHU Tourist is the specialist of Fukuoka and Kyushu tour
We offer various types of customized private tours exclusively for you.
We have prepared Suggested Kyushu tour itineraries that have been created based on
abundant latest local tourist information collected by our own site investigation.
And also the itinerary have been considered the numerous tour results reflecting the
customers satisfactions.
Kyushu tours
The tours travelling the featured destinations in Kyushu.
The starting and finishing place of the tour is Fukuoka-city.
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The itinerary is covered featured destinations and must see places throughout Kyushu |
Travel 5 prefectures Fukuoka, Saga, Nagasaki, Kumamoto , Oita prefecture |
Kagoshima, Chiran, Ibusuki, Satsuma peninsula, Nichinan Miyazaki, Hyuga, Takachiho |
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Saga, Nagasaki, Shimabara, Unzen , Yanagawa, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka |
Amakusa, Kumamoto, Aso Kurokawa, Takachiho Okugungo, Chikugo, Fukuoka |
Asakura, Ukiha, Okugungo Yufuin, Beppu, Usa, Kunisaki Peninsula, Kitakyushu , Fukuoka |
Short duration tours from Fukuoka-city
The starting and finishing place of the tour is Fukuoka-city.
If required, the starting place of the tour can be changed to Kitakyushu-city.
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Fukuoka-city is the Heart of Kyushu. this tour introduce historical places and local traditional areas. |
Yanagawa is a Castle town with beautiful canal. Dazaifu is must visit place in Fukuoka-prefecture has 1300 years history |
World leading Environmental Future city, and blessed with spectacular & stunning nature
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Itoshima is a resort town with beautiful dynamic Genkai Sea; seafood gourmet, rural landscape, Sake brewery |
Agricultural industries spreading in the Chikugo plain; beautiful rural landscape, fruit picking, Sake brewery, Onsen |
The city in harmony with foreign countries cultures, there are many fascinating features you can meet |
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Takachiho offers the dynamic nature of Takachiho Gorge, and the birthplace of Shinto which is Japanese indigenouse religion |
This tour takes two major Onsen Resorts in Kyushu, those areas have different features |
The best place for enjoyng the nature in Kyushu, Aso and Takachiho are spreading around Mount Aso |
Other featured Sightseeing tours
Munakata & Fukutsu one-day tour UNESCO World Heritage sites
Yame & Hishino village one-day tour
UNESCO / Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki Region
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To show how Christians have been continued their faith since 26 martyrs were crucified in Nagasaki in 1597 |
To visit Nagasaki, Shimabara and Unzen. Shimabara was the Battle field of Shimabara Rebellion |
To visit Sotome, Nagasaki Unzen, Shimabara, Amakusa Kumamoto and Hirado
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UNESCO / Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution
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The birth place of Steel Industry in Japan and contributed to the development of the Japanese industry modernization |
The origin of Japan’s modernization. Nagasaki contributed for Shipbuilding and Coal Mining |
To learn how Japan has become the world’s most industrialized country in the short period |
Study tour
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The comprehensive Solid waste management system and Recycling technologies |
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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You can also contact us by e-mail at info@japan-kyushu-tourist.com
And we would love to chat about your travel plans on the phone as well,
please ring our office a call in English Tel : +81-93-521-8897
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
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 |
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70 minutes course : Near Yanagawa station to Okinohata 60 minutes course : Near Yanagawa station to Ohana 30 minutes course : Arond Ohana |
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Fare Operating time |
JPY 800 to 1600 depending on the course 9:00 to sunset time |
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
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.
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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.
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 |
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
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
Traveling 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
・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 Ukiha
Visit Ukiha Inari Shrine
Exploring Shirakabe-dori Avenue
Lunch at Featured Restaurant, Shirakabe
Transfer to Yanagawa
Exploring Yanagawa
Back to Fukuoka-city
17:00 Arrive at Fukuoka-city
Where to visit
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 |
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 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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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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Yanagawa Shuzo |
Kikubijin Shuzo |
Kikubijin Shuzo |
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
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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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The house harmonized with the town of Yanagawa |
Portrait Photo of Hakushu Kitahara |
Family was marine produsts wholesaler and Sake Brewery |
Location of Yanagawa
General information
| Address | 55-1 Okinohata, Yanagawa-city, Fukuoka-prefecture |
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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 17:00 |
| Admission fee | JPY 500 |
| Days closed | December 29 to January 3 |
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
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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.
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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
General information
| Address | 1 Shinsoto-machi, Yanagawa-city, Fukuoka-prefecture |
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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 |
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 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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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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Yanagawa Shuzo |
Kikubijin Shuzo |
Kikubijin Shuzo |
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 |
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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 |
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
And we would love to chat about your travel plans on the phone as well,
please ring our office a call in English Tel : +81-93-521-8897
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