8 days Southern & Central regions tour
Southern region of Kyushu, Kagoshima and Miyazaki have different climates,
Nature, cultures and cosines meals from other regions in Kyushu.
Central region, Aso has dynamic Nature.
Diverse Nature and Onsen resort of Kyushu can be enjoyed in this tour.
How to travel
The Private vehicle is used as for transportation and Tour guide is used for making
pleasant travel in accorddance with the Itinerary.
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Where to visit
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Day 1 : Depart from Fukuoka → Kumamoto Day 2 : Satuma peninsla Day 3 : Kagoshima and Sakura-jima Island Day 4 : Nichinan and Miyazaki Day 5 : Takachiho Day 6 : Aso Day 7 : Yanagawa Day 8 : Fukuoka |
Itinerary
Day 1 Kumamoto
Kumamoto is the 3rd largest city in Kyushu located almost in the center of Kyushu.
There is one of the Japan’s three great castles, Kumamoto Castle. Shimotori shopping
street is one of the largest shopping arcades in Japan where you can enjoy shopping
and local cuisines.
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Schedule
Welcome to Fukuoka, you will be greeted our representative.
=== Drive to Kumamoto using Expressway, 2 hoiurs ===
Lunch at Sakurano-baba Josaien
located at the foot of Kumamoto Castle, restaurants offer an opportunity to enjoy
Kumamoto’s distinctive food culture, and many shops sell Kumamoto souvenirs
Visit Kumamoto Castle
One of the three great castles and the current castle was built in 1601
by Kiyomasa Kato
Exploring Suizenji–koen Park
Imitated the beautiful scenery of Japan, is a refined circular garden
of Momoyama period style
Dinner at the restaurant in Kumamoto
Stay in Kumamoto
Day 2 Ibusuki & Satsuma Peninsula
Ibusuki is known for it’s Onsen Resort, and it’s famous natural steam sand baths
located on Kinko bay. To the east the Satsuma peninsula offers spectacular ocean views.
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Schedule
After breakfast, check out the Hote in Kumamoto
=== Drive to Kagoshima-prefecture using Expressway, 2 hours and 30 minutes ===
Exploring Satsuma peninsula
calm countryside extends 50 kilometers south from Kagoshima.
Visit Ikeda-ko lake
the largest lake in Kyushu and is known as the legendary
monster called Issy was live in
Visit Nagasaki-bana
cape of the southernmost point of Satsuma peninsula,
Ryugu Shrine that Urashima Taro legendary shrine
Drive to Ibusuki ; Onsen resort represented Kyushu.
Enjoy Ibusuki steaming sand baths along Kinko bay beach.
Dinner at the Hotel
Stay in Ibusuki onsen
Day 3 Kagoshima
Kagoshima is the southern most major city in Kyushu and from here you can see
Sakura-jima Island and it’s active volcano from which smoke and steam rise across
Kagoshima Bay.
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Schedule
After breakfast, check out the Hotel in Ibusuki
=== Drive to Kagoshima, 1 hour and 30 minutes ===
Visit Sengan-en
the most famous garden in Kagoshima, made by Shimazu lord in the 19th century
at the beautiful bay side Kinko bay. The garden contains Shoko Shuseikan registered
on the UNESCO World Heritage
Lunch at restaurant, Ohkatei at Sengan-en, enjoy Satsuma local cuisine.
Transfer to Sakura-jim Island by Sakura-jima Ferry from Kagoshima
port to Sakura-jima port takes 15 minutes
Exploring Salura-jima Island where there is active volcano with three
peaks, Kita-dake, Naka-dake and still active Minami-dake
Visit Sakura-jima, Yunohira Observatory , Arimura Lava Observatory
Transfer to Kagoshima by Sakura-jima Ferry
Dinner at the restaurant in Kagoshima
Stay in Kagoshima
Day 4 Nichinan & Miyazaki
Miyazaki & Nichinan are facing the Pacific Ocean with a beautiful coastline contains placed
of natural beauty, like Aoshima and Toi-misaki Cape. Also, Miyazaki Sea Gaia, a comprehensive
resort complex complete with a wildlife park, golf courses and hotels.
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Schedule
After breakfast, check out the Hote in Kagoshima
=== Drive to Nichinan coast, 2 hours and 30 minutes ===
Exploring Toi Cape
Wild horses are living called Misaki-uma that are the descendants of
army horses left grazing and which became wild 300 years ago
=== Driving Nichinan coast enjoying subtropical scenery, 1 hour ===
Visit Udo Shrine
Beautiful and exciting shine in the cave of the cliff side facing the Pacific Ocean
in legend, a goddess of sea built a hut to give birth to a great god here.
=== Drive to north along Nichinan coast, 30 minutes ===
Visit Horikiri Pass
one of the best scenic spot in Nichinan ; The 60m altitude pass
allows you to look down at a beautiful view of the Pacific Ocean.
Dinner at the restaurant in Miyazaki
Stay in Miyazaki
Day 5 Takachiho
Takachiho is located in the south is Aso and offers dynamic nature Takachiho Gorge.
The gorge has been created by volcanic activity of Aso for many years. The V-shaped
narrow and deep gorge formed by columnar joins is made by erosion due to water flow
of the Gokase river over many years.
In addition, In addition, Takachino is the birthplace of Japan’s indigenous religion, Shinto.
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Schedule
After breakfast, check out the Hote in Miyazaki
=== Drive to Takachiho using Expressway, 2 hours ===
Exploring Takachiho Gorge
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.
flows down the base of the gorge on a rental boat. the spot you can see
waterfalls and the columnar shaped valley together is rare in the world.
Visit Amamo Iwato Shrine
The birth place of Japanese indigenous religion, Shinto. Takachiho
is the site of one of the best known legends of Japanese mythology.
=== Drive to Aso, 1 hour ===
Dinner at the Hotel
Stay in Aso onsen
Day 6 Aso
Aso is located almost in the center of Kyushu and possesses the world’s largest
Caldera with 18km west-east and 24km north-south, created by 4 periods of explosive
volcanic activity in the ancient times.
The Caldela is surounding the Outer edge mountain with a circumference of around 120 km
In the Aso Caldera.
The many Aso Onsen resorts were created due to volcanic activity during ancient times.
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Schedule
Breakfast at the Hotel
Exploring Aso all the day
Drive to Aso mountain area using Aso Minami Panorama line
Visit Kusasenri-ga-hama
the beautiful prairie of 785,000 square meter in the crater, spreads in
northern part of Mount Eboshi that is one of the Aso Five Mountains.
the largest active volcano in Japan, its peak is 1506m above sea level.
You can see the crater from the summit if weather conditions are allowded
Lunch at local restaurant
Drive down to North Aso area using Aso Higashi Panorama Line
One the best photo spot in Aso; you can see the perfect view of the
Mount Aso, consecutive five mountain
Dinner at the Hotel
Stay in Aso onsen
Day 7 Yanagawa
Yanagawa is a beautiful canal town where with fields of flat land facing the calm Ariake
Sea. The area of Yanagawa was created by reclamation of shallow Ariake Sea which
has existed since and the canal was constructed for people’s lives and agriculture.
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Schedule After breakfast, check out the Hotel in Aso === Drive to Yanagasa using Expressway, 2 hoiurs and 30 minutes === Yanagawa is the Beautiful Canal town Yanagawa, and is a former Castle town facing the Ariake Sea and spreading in the Chikugo plain the most recommended experience, asmall boat slowly go down the river skillfully maneuvered by a boatman with bamboo pole Lunch : to be selected Eel or Sea food Eel cuisine : Yanagawa is the birthplace of Steamed Eel that has more than 300 years history. Sea food cuisine : Yanagawa is facing to Ariake Sea where many fresh and unique fishes
=== Drive to Fukuoka using Expressway, 1 hour and 30 minutes ===
Dinner at the restaurant in Fukuoka Stay in Fukuoka |
Day 8 Fukuoka
Fukuoka is the biggest city in Kyushu and is considered the gateway to the country due to it’s close
proximity to the Asian mainland. This energetic and bustling city is the center of Kyushu’s
politics, economy, culture, fashion and tourism.
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Schedule
Breakfast at the Hotel
Free and Easy in Fukuoka
Dinner at the restaurant in Fukuoka
Stay in Fukuoka
Traveling route
Tailor-made guided tour 9 days Kyushu Golden route tour 7 days Nature tour
8 days Southern & Central region tour 6 days International region tour
Christian Pilgrimage tour 6 days Christian Pilgrimage tour 8 days Christian Pilgrimage tour