Chikugo region one-day tour
Agricultural industries area spreading in the Kyushu’s largest Chikugo plain
The Kyuhsu’s largest Chikugo River which flows from Mount Aso through the Chikugo region
Tour condition
Start and end of the tour is Fukuoka-city
English speaking guide
Local experienced and knowledgeable guidese escorts the tour
Chartered vehicle is utilizes
Jumbo taxi or bus as per number of pax
Asakura
Asakura is located in the central part of Fukuoka prefecture and has a blessed nature spreading
in the Chikugo plain.
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A small village blessed with nature, traditional pottery |
Only area in Japan to use water wheels for irrigation |
Only here in Japan, the stone covered Weir constructed |
Ukiha
Ukiha blessed with nature where many orchards spread out at the foot of Mino mountain range.
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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Lunch
Featured Restaurant, Shirakabe, located at Shirakabe Avenue
The building is designated by Government as Traditional building at the Conservation
district in Ukiha-city.
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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The building constructed 100 year ago |
Featured lunch menu |
Enjoy lunch |
Breath taking beautiful scenery harmonizes with the 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 |
Let’s sample Chochu at Beniotome Shuzo
Shochu is a Japanese distilled beverage less than 45% alcohol by volume.
The shochu of Beniotome Shuzo is distilled from Sesame.
The brewery can be visited and there is a tasting corner, Let’s sample Chochu.
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Itinerary
9:00 Depart Fukuoka-city
Transfer to Asakura by vehicle using Kyushu Express Way, takes 1 hour
Exploring Asakura : Toho Village, Triple Water Wheel, Yamada Weir
Exploring Shirakabe-dori Avenue
Lunch at the featured restaurant Shirakabe
Visiting Ukiha Inari Shrine
Visiting a brewery : Saka, Shochu or Wine
Transfer to Fukuoka using Kyushu Express Way, 1 hour and 30 minutes
17:30 Arrive at Fukuoka-city
We can arrange any other itinerary considering season or your preferences,
fruit picking can also be organized.
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