8 days Southern Kyushu tour
Where to Explore
Fukuoka → Ibusuki → Satsuma Peninsula → Kagoshima → Osumi Peninsula
Kirishima → Nichinan → Miyazaki → Hyuga → Takachiho → Fukuoka
Day1 Ibusuki
A hot spring resort representing Kyushu, and is located in Kagoshima-prefecture along
It is best known for its steaming sand baths along the beach, where bathers in a yukata,
or Japanese bathrobe
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Sand bath hall, changing room shower facilities |
Steam Sand bath facing to Kinko Bay |
Enjoy taking Steam Sand bath |
Schedule
Arrive at Fukuoka
Travel to Ibusuki via Hitoyoshi
Enjoy steam sand bath
Stay at Ibusuki, Western style Hotel, dinner and breakfast included
Day 2 Satsuma Peninsua
The Satsuma Peninsula which projects south from the southwest part of Kyushu.
To the west lies the East China Sea, while to the east it faces the Osumi Peninsula across
Kagoshima Bay. Near the southern tip of the peninsula is the 924-metre Mount Kaimon
and the hot springs of Ibusuki Hot Spring.
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The legendary monster “Isshi” purported to live in the lake |
Serving cold Somen noodle, swim in the revloving container |
Enjoy tasting Shochu at the time-honored Brewery |
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A power spot of matchmaking and good fortune in love. |
The southernmost point of Satsuma peninsula |
The southernmost railway station in Japan |
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Time back to 200 years ago, 800m long street & residences |
The beautul gardens at residence shows the history |
The museum is located at former Chiran zero-sen airbase |
Schedule
Leave hotel in Ibusuki
Ryukyu Shrine and Nagasakibana Cape
Makurazaki Osakana Center and Meijigura Shochu Brewery
Ikeda-ko Lake
Lunch : Somen Noodel Nagashi
Chiran and Chiran Peace Museum
Stay at Kagoshima
Day 3 Kagoshim & Osumi Peninsula
Kagoshima-city is the southernmost major city in Kyushu which can see Sakura-jima Island
which raises the smoke across the Kagoshima Bay.
Kagoshima prospered in the Edo period as a castle town.
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The time-honored Japanese garden made by Shimazu lord |
Shimazu family residence
Renown Shimazu feudal lord’s house in Sengan-en |
Shoko Shuseikan
World Heritage, Meiji Japan’s Industrial Revolution |
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Still active volcano, the dynamic rising white smoke |
The highest observatory, 360 degree panoramic view |
Sata The Oservatory fomed by lava with 1km path |
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The southernmost Cape of main land Japan at 31′ 00″ latitude |
The Cape is home to many sub-tropical flowers
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The Fukuyama area, home to the Japanese black vinegar |
Schedule
Leave hotel in Kagoshima
Sengan-en Garden and Shoko Shuseikan
Sakurajima Island
Sata Cape
Black Vinegar
Stay at Kirishima Onsen Resort
Day 4 Kirishima & Nichinan & Miyazaki
Kirishima
Located in the northeastern part of Kagoshima and is the entrance to the Kirishima
district of Kirishima Yaku National Park.
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Constructed in 1715, at the Kirishima mountain foot |
One of the most beautiful Shrine in Kyushu |
High land Onsen Resort at the mountain foot of Kirishima |
Miyazaki & Nichinan
Facing the Pacific Ocean with a beautiful coastline contains placed of natural beauty,
like Aoshima and Toi-misaki Cape.
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Wlild horses are living on the gentle hills at Cape |
Exciting Shine, located the cave of the cliff side,the Pacific Ocean |
The dynamic Castle, moss-covered stone walls |
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Japan’s own replica of Moai Statues |
60m altitude pass, look down at view of the Pacific Ocean |
The oldest and most important shrine in the Miyazaki-city |
Schedule
Leave Hotel in Kirishima Onsen Resort
Krishima jingu Shrine
Toi Cape
Udo Shrine
Obi Castle Ruins
Nichinan Coast, Horikiri Pass ,
Miyazaki Shrine
Stay at Miyazaki, Western style Hotel, breakfast included
Day 5 Hyuga
A bay city, facing the Hyuga nada Sea. The whole area along Hyuga Cape with its many
exposed rocks is designated as the Nippo-Kaigan Quasi-National Park.
Umagase at the top of Hyuga Cape is a precipitous cliff of pillar-like rock, towering as high as 70m.
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Dynamic scenic beauty area facing to Hyuga bay |
Your Wishes come true Cruze Sea obsevatory |
Cross shaped rock, the narrow terrain eroded by rivers |
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Intricate waterways sandwiched between cliffs with 70 m high |
Port town, the atmosphere of the 19th century is still remained |
A complex leisure facility with Onsen facilities and road stations |
Schedule
Leave Hotel in Miyazaki
Hyuga Cape : Cruss Sea, Umagase
Mimitsu
Hyuga Sun Park
Transfer to Takachiho
Stay at Takachiho
Day 6 Takachiho
Takachiho offers dynamic and powerful Takachiho Gorge and birthplace of Japanese mythology
It is the supposed site of legend where Amaterasu, the Shrine Sun Goddess, disturbed by her
brother’s cruel pranks, hid herself in a cave, prompting the other gods and goddesses to try and
lure her out.
The narrow chasm cut through the rock by the Gokase River. The nearly sheer cliffs lining the gorge
are made of slow forming volcanic basalt columns which resemble the scales of a dragon where the
stone twisted and flowed as it formed.
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located just west of the town center, is nestled in a grove of tall cedars. During the day the shrine’s
nondescript, unpainted buildings blend in naturally with the surrounding trees. The light that filters through,
brings with it an air of calm, peaceful reverence.
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Legends of Japanese mythology. In the story, Amaterasu, the Shito sun goddess, became so outraged
by her brother’s cruel pranks that she hid herself in a cave, refusing to come out and depriving the
world of her life-giving light.
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Schedule
Leave Hotel in Takachiho
Takachiho Gorge
Takachiho Shrine
Amano Iwato Shrine
Transfer to Fukuoka
Stay at Fukuoka
Day 7 Fukuoka
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.
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 |
Highlight
Explore Fukuoka
There are lot of tourst attaractions, chose from Fukuoka Travel Guide.
We will recommend the lunch as per your preference.
Dinner : we will recommend for your beat one from lot of choices
Stay at Fukuoka, western style Hotel, breakfast included
Day 8 Leave Fukuoka to Home
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