Christianity in Japan began when Francis Xavier came to Hirado in 1550. So why did Francis Xavier come to Hirado? Hirado was the Japan’s first trade route between Portugal and China. Takanobu Matsuura, the lord of Hirado, welcomed the arrival of Portuguese ships and gave permission for Francisco Xavier spreading Christianity in Japan, whom the Portuguese revered. This is the history of the beginning of Christianity in Japan.

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  Japan’s indigenous religion is Shinto. It is an ethnic religion that has continued from Japan’s ancient times to the present day, and has permeated all aspects of Japanese life and culture, and has the energy to accept foreign cultures including religions and transform them into a Japanese style.       Unlike many religions, it has no founder or scripture, and is based on the idea that God resides in all things. It is an animistic, ancestral spirit-worshipping folk religion that focuses on myths, eight million gods, nature and natural phenomena.   Japanese Buddhism was introduced through China in the 5th century and is a religion that has now been incorporated into Japanese life along with Shinto.   What surprises many foreigners is that Japanese people visit shrines and temples. The reason is that there are two religions in Japan. Shinto and Buddhism have influenced each other over many years and have become integrated into Japanese life. Japanese people worship an idol called Hotoke and are in awe of an invisible being called Kami. I don’t find it strange that I go to Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines. ”   Dec. 25, 2023   

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  Customer : International Christian University Country of customer : Canada, Pakistan, Vietnam   Number of participant : 5 persons Schedule : November 29 to December 01, 2023  Where to visit   ・Nov. 29 : Arrive at Fukuoka, exploring Dazaifu and Fukuoka, stay in Fukuoka ・Nov. 30 : Exploring Nagasaki, stay in Nagasaki ・Dec. 01 : Transfer to Beppu, stay in Beppu Transportation : Private vehicle English speaking guide                

3 days Study tour for ICU from November…の続きを読む

Country of customer : Singapore    Number of participant : 14 persons Schedule : October 26 to 31, 2023  Where to visit   ・Oct. 26 : Arrive at Fukuoka, exploring Fukuoka, stay in Fukuoka ・Oct. 27 : Exploring Ukiha and Asakura, stay in Harazuru Onsen ・Oct. 28 : Exloring Yufuin and Beppu, stay in Beppu ・Oct. 29 : Exploring Aso, stay in Aso ・Oct. 30 : Exploring Yanagawa, stay in Fukuoka ・Oct. 31 : Trabsfer to Kyoto  Transportation : Chartered bus English speaking guide                                     What our Customer have to say Dear Masa  The group is very impressed with the quality of hotel , food and sightseeing arrangements made for us so far. We thoroughly enjoyed day by day and tonight , 29/10 at this special Hotel was outstanding!  We had so much food for dinner and really had a great time . Wish we could stay for one more night. Our guide was extremely attentive and helpful during these few days and I will definitely recommend Singaporean to take up your tour in the near future. We will be returning to Hakata tomorrow and thereafter for Kyoto. Looking forward to seeing you in Singapore.  

6-Day Kyushu Private Tour for Singaporea…の続きを読む

  Country of customer : Singapore    Number of participant : 14 persons Schedule : October 26 to 31, 2023  Where to visit   ・Oct. 26 : Arrive at Fukuoka, exploring Fukuoka, stay in Fukuoka ・Oct. 27 : Exploring Ukiha and Asakura, stay in Harazuru Onsen ・Oct. 28 : Exloring Yufuin and Beppu, stay in Beppu ・Oct. 29 : Exploring Aso, stay in Aso ・Oct. 30 : Exploring Yanagawa, stay in Fukuoka ・Oct. 31 : Trabsfer to Kyoto  Transportation : Chartered bus English speaking guide                                      What our Customer have to say Dear Masa  The group is very impressed with the quality of hotel , food and sightseeing arrangements made for us so far. We thoroughly enjoyed day by day and tonight , 29/10 at this special Hotel was outstanding!  We had so much food for dinner and really had a great time . Wish we could stay for one more night. Our guide was extremely attentive and helpful during these few days and I will definitely recommend Singaporean to take up your tour in the near future. We will be returning to Hakata tomorrow and thereafter for Kyoto. Looking forward to seeing you in Singapore.  

6 days Kyushu tour in October…の続きを読む

  Number of participant : 6 persons Schedule : November 18 to 24, 2023  Where to visit   ・Nov. 18 : Arrive at Fukuoka, exploring Nagasaki, stay in Nagasaki ・Nov. 19 : Exploring Nagasaki, stay in Nagasaki ・Nov. 20 : Exloring Shimabara and Unzen, stay in Unzen ・Nov. 21 : Exploring Amakusa, stay in Amakusa ・Nov. 22 : Exploring Kumamoto, stay in Kumamoto ・Nov. 23 : Exploring Aso, stay in Fukuoka ・Nov. 24 : Exploring Fukuoka and Itoshima, stay in Fukuoka ・Nov. 25 : Back to home  Transportation : Private vehicle with English speaking driver     What our Customer have to say We would like to express our appreciation to Mr Masa and yourself for masterfully organizing the ground tour for us. We saw the sites where the Christians and Hidden Christians were persecuted, the monastery and church established by St Kolbe when he was in Nagasaki in 1930 to 1936, and Nyokodo, the small hut where Dr Takashi Nagai lived after the war; as well as other sites too numerous to mention. All the sites which we visited had their own story to tell and we were very moved, touched and enriched by the experience. Thanks for arranging the accommodation which included a ryokan with built-in onsen, and fabulous kaiseki dinners. We enjoyed staying at these establishments. Mr Taniguichi, our …

8-Day Christian Pilgrimage Tour for Mala…の続きを読む

  Country of customer : Malaysia   Number of participant : 6 persons Schedule : November 18 to 24, 2023  Where to visit   ・Nov. 18 : Arrive at Fukuoka, exploring Nagasaki, stay in Nagasaki ・Nov. 19 : Exploring Nagasaki, stay in Nagasaki ・Nov. 20 : Exloring Shimabara and Unzen, stay in Unzen ・Nov. 21 : Exploring Amakusa, stay in Amakusa ・Nov. 22 : Exploring Kumamoto, stay in Kumamoto ・Nov. 23 : Exploring Aso, stay in Fukuoka ・Nov. 24 : Exploring Fukuoka and Itoshima, stay in Fukuoka ・Nov. 25 : Back to home  Transportation : Private vehicle with English speaking driver                         What our Customer have to say   We would like to express our appreciation to Mr Masa and yourself for masterfully organizing the ground tour for us. We saw the sites where the Christians and Hidden Christians were persecuted, the monastery and church established by St Kolbe when he was in Nagasaki in 1930 to 1936, and Nyokodo, the small hut where Dr Takashi Nagai lived after the war; as well as other sites too numerous to mention. All the sites which we visited had their own story to tell and we were very moved, touched and enriched by the experience. Thanks for arranging the accommodation which included a ryokan …

8 days Kyushu tour in November…の続きを読む

  Country of customer : Thailand  Number of participant : 2 persons Schedule : October 17 to 19  Where to visit   ・Oct. 17 : drive to Kumamoto from Fukuoka, Exploring Kumamoto, stay in Kumamoto ・Oct. 18 : Exploring Takachiho, stay in Aso ・Oct. 19 : Exloring Aso, back to Fukuoka Transportation : Private vehicle with English speaking driver                  What our Customer have to say   Good afternoon Takako i would like to thank you for the 3 days trip with an excellent and nice driver Mr Mark . He is a very good driver and we enjoyed his company very much. We got a very nice sunny weather. The ryokan was awesome and the dinner was delicious. Me and my friend are very happy and we shall recommand Japan Kyushu tourist to our friends if they intend to travel to your island. With our best regards  

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  Country of customer : Thailand  Number of participant : 2 persons Schedule : October 17 to 19  Where to visit   ・Oct. 17 : drive to Kumamoto from Fukuoka, Exploring Kumamoto, stay in Kumamoto ・Oct. 18 : Exploring Takachiho, stay in Aso ・Oct. 19 : Exloring Aso, back to Fukuoka Transportation : Private vehicle with English speaking driver                  What our Customer have to say   Good afternoon Takako i would like to thank you for the 3 days trip with an excellent and nice driver Mr Mark . He is a very good driver and we enjoyed his company very much. We got a very nice sunny weather. The ryokan was awesome and the dinner was delicious. Me and my friend are very happy and we shall recommand Japan Kyushu tourist to our friends if they intend to travel to your island. With our best regards

3-Day Kumamoto, Takachiho and Aso Tour f…の続きを読む

                                                                                             Make an Enquiry   This is the model plan for making your customized tour. Rxploring Kitakyushu where is the second largest city in Kyushu and blessed with spectacular and stunning nature.   How to travel The tour starts from Fukuoka. For the pleasant travel, the Private vehicle is used as for transportation. We propose the model Itinerary below.     Tour Price   To be quoted as per customer’s condition and requirement below; 1) Number of persons 2) Accommodation    ・Type : Western style accommodation, Japanese stye accommodation called Ryokan      ・Grade : economy, intermediate or luxury 3) Meals ：Japanese cuisines, local specialities     Itinerary   Day 1    Start the tour at the designated place in Fukuoka Drive to Kitakyushu Exploring Hiraodai Plateau   One of the three largest karst plateau in Japan. the limestone   which stands in row like a flock of sheep in a vast meadow,    dolines limestone caves create distinctive scenery Lunch at Kukura, local cuisine Visit Kokura Castle   Kitakyushu’s landmark Kokura Castle. Fukuoka–prefecture only   in Japan is selected by CNN Travel as one of the top …

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