2 days Christian Pilgrimage tour in Nagasaki

 

Christianity in Japan has a unique history that is not found anywhere else in the world.

Japanese Christianity spread mainly from Nagasaki, and Nagasaki a microcosm of Japanese

Christianity history.

Nagasaki Port was opened and the first Portuguese ship arrived in 1571. And development of the

town of cape was started as Christian town in 1571 and many Churches were constructed in

Nagasaki. However, due to proclamation of Christian ban by Toyotomi shogunate in 1587,

people secretly continued to faith while surviving in the midst of the conventional society and

Japanese religions.  And many Christians were also martyred during this period.

 

The tour offers Japanese Christianity, which, as mentioned above, began in Nagasaki

 

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Model Itienrary

We will create your Customized tour based on the model itinerary below, tailored to your

travel style and specific requests.

The tour starts and ends in Fukuoka. Please specify your preferred meeting and ending points.

 

2 days Christian Pilgrimage tour Traveling area 

 

 

Day 1   Nagasaki 

 

Welcome to Fukuoka, you will be greeted our representative.

=== Drive to Nagasaki using Expressway, 2 hours ===

Lunch at Nagasaki

Go to top of Mount Inasa using the Slope car  

  Enjoy the magnificent view of Nagasaki from 333 meters sumint

Lunch at Nagasaki

・Atomic Bomb Museum

・Ground Zero 

・Peace Park ;  Peace Statue, Peace Fountain

Urakami Cathedral

Own dinner at the restaurant in Nagasaki

Stay in Nagasaki

 

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Day 2   Nagasaki 

 

After breakfast, check out the Hotel

Visiting Pilgrimage sites in Nagasaki

Martyrdom of 26 Saints of Japan

The 26 Martyrs Museum

Nakamachi Church

Lunch at local restaurant in Nagasaki

Oura Cathedral

Glover Garden

Drive to Fukuoka

Arrive at Fukuoka, end of the tour

 

 

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6 days Christian Pilgrimage tour in Nagasaki region

 

Christianity in Japan has a unique history that is not found anywhere else in the world.

The history of Christianity in Japan began in 1549 when Francis Xavier arrived as the first missionary.

Christianity then spread mainly in the Nagasaki area. However, Christianity was later banned by the

shogunate, and people continued to practice their faith in secret. As a result, there is a history of many

martyrs in various places.

And in 1873, ban on the Christianity was lifted, new Christian history in Japan has begun.

 

This tour introduces Japanese Christianity mentioned above by visiting the following route. 

Exploring in Nagasaki, Sotome, Shimabara, Unzen, Hirado and Fukuoka.

 

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Model Itienrary

We will create your Customized tour based on the model itinerary below, tailored to your

travel style and specific requests.

The tour starts and ends in Fukuoka. Please specify your preferred meeting and ending points.

 

6 days Christian Pilgrimage tour Traveling route

 

 

Schedule places to be explored	Stay
Day 1 : Depart from Fukuoka → Nagasaki Day 2 : Nagasaki  Day 3 : Nagasaki & Sotome Day 4 : Shimabara & Unzen         Day 5 : Hirado Day 6 : Hirado → Fukuoka	Nagasaki Nagasaki Nagasaki Unzen Hirado Fukuoka

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Day 1   Nagasaki 

 

Welcome to Fukuoka, you will be greeted our representative.

=== Drive to Nagasaki using Expressway, 2 hours ===

Lunch at Nagasaki

Visit Hongouch Church and Saint Kolbe Memorial Museum

Go to top of Mount Inasa using the Slope car  

  Enjoy the magnificent view of Nagasaki from 333 meters sumint

Own dinner at the restaurant in Nagasaki

Stay in Nagasaki

 

 

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Day 2   Nagasaki 

 

Breakfast at the Hotel

Visiting Pilgrimage sites in Nagasaki

Martyrdom of 26 Saints of Japan

The 26 Martyrs Museum

Nakamachi Church

Lunch at local restaurant in Nagasaki

Oura Cathedral

Glover Garden

Own dinner at the restaurant in Nagasaki

Stay in Nagasaki

 

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Day 3  Nagasaki & Sotome 

 

Breakfast at the Hotel

Visiting the places for World Peace, the Atomic Bomb dropped in 1945 ・Atomic Bomb Museum ・Ground Zero  ・Peace Park ;  Peace Statue, Peace Fountain Urakami Cathedral === Drive to Sotome,  1 hour === Lunch at Sotome Shitsu Church Endo Shusaku Literary Museum Drive to Nagasaki  Own dinner at the restaurant in Nagasaki Stay in Nagasaki

Optional site to be visited ・Nyokodo ・Sanno Shrine

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Day 4  Shimabara & Unzen

 

After breakfast, check out of the Hotel in Nagasaki === Drive to Shimabara, 1 hour and 30 minutes ===  Holy Mary-Kannon of Harajo Castle Lunch, local cuisine  === Drive to Unzen, 30 minutes ===  Nita Pass Unzen Jigoku Martyrdom site Catholic Unzen Church  Dinner at the Hotel Stay in Unzen

Optional site to be visited ・Arima Christian Heritage 　Memorial Museum ・Harajo Castle ruins

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Day 5  Hirado 

 

After breakfast, check out of the Hotel in Unzen === Drive to Hirado, 2 hours 30 minutes ===  Lunch at Hirado, local cusine Tabira Church Exploring Hirado St Francis Xavier Memorial Church Dutch Trading Post Dinner at the Hotel Stay in Hirado

Optional site to be visited ・Kasuga Village ・Hirado Castle

 

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Day 6  Hirado → Fukuoka

 

After breakfast, check out of the Hotel in Hirado 

Exploring Hirado

Yamada Church 

Kurose no Tsuji, martyrdom site of Gaspar Nishi Genka

Lunch in Hirado

Nakae no Shima Island Martyrdom site observatory place 

=== Drive to Fukuoka, 2 hours and 30 minutes === 

Arrive at Fukuoka, end of the tour

 

 

 

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8 days Christian Pilgrimage tour in Nagasaki & Amakusa rejions

 

Christianity in Japan has a unique history that is not found anywhere else in the world.

The history of Christianity in Japan began in 1549 when Francis Xavier arrived as the first missionary.

Christianity then spread mainly in the Nagasaki area. However, Christianity was later banned by the

shogunate, and people continued to practice their faith in secret. As a result, there is a history of many

martyrs in various places.

And in 1873, ban on the Christianity was lifted, new Christian history in Japan has begun.

The tour introduces Japanese Christianity by visiting Nagasaki region.

 

This tour introduces Japanese Christianity mentioned above by visiting the following route.

Exploring Hirado,  Nagasaki, Sotome, Shimabara, Unzen, Amakusa, Kumamoto

and Fukuoka.

 

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Model Itienrary

We will create your Customized tour based on the model itinerary below, tailored to your

travel style and specific requests.

The tour starts and ends in Fukuoka. Please specify your preferred meeting and ending points.

 

8 days Christian Pilgrimage tour Traveling route

 

Day 1   Hirado 

 

Welcome to Fukuoka. You will be greeted tour guide. === Drive to Hitado unsing Expressway, 2 hours and 30 minutes === Lunch at Hirado, local cusine Tabira Church Exploring Hirado St Francis Xavier Memorial Church Dutch Trading Post Dinner at the Hotel Stay in Hirado

Optional site to be visited ・Kasuga Village ・Hirado Castle

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Day 2   Hirado 

 

After breakfast, check out of the Hotel in Hirado 

Exploring Hirado

Yamada Church 

Kurose no Tsuji, martyrdom site of Gaspar Nishi Genka

Lunch in Hirado

Nakae no Shima Island Martyrdom site observatory place 

=== Drive to Nagasaki using Expressway, 2 hours ===

Dinner at the restaurant in Nagasaki

Stay in Nagasaki

 

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Day 3  Nagasaki

 

Breakfast at the Hotel

Martyrdom of 26 Saint of Japan

The 26 Martyrs Museum

Oura Cathedral

Glover Garden

Lunch in Nagasaki

Nakamachi Church 

Dinner at the restaurant in Nagasaki

Stay in Nagasaki

 

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Day 4  Nagasaki & Sotome

 

Breakfast at the Hotel

Visiting the places for World Peace, the Atomic Bomb dropped in 1945

Atomic Bomb Museum

Ground Zero

Peace Statue

=== Drive to Sotome, 1 hour ===  　　

Lunch at Sotome

Shitsu Church

Endo Shusaku Literary Museum

=== Drive to Nagasaki, 1 hour === 

Dinner at the restaurant in Nagasaki

Stay in Nagasaki

 

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Day 6  Amakusa

 

After breakfast, check out of the Hotel in Unzen

Drive to Minami-shimabara

Transfer from Kuchinotsu to Amakusa by a ferry

Lunch in Amakusa

Oe Cathedral

Sakitsu Village / UNESCO World Heritage

Dinner at the Hotel

Stay in Amakusa

 

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Day 7  Amakusa & Kumamoto                                    

 

After breakfast, check out of the Hotel in Amakusa  Visit Amakusa Shiro Memorial Museum  Lunch in Amakusa Drive to Kumamoto using Amakusa Gokyo / Pearl line Sakurano-baba Josaien   Josaien is located in Sakurano-baba, at the foot of Kumamoto Castle Kumamoto Castle Dinner at the restaurant in Kumamoto Stay in Kumamoto

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Day 8  Fukuoka 

 

After breakfast, check out of the Hotel in Kumamoto 

=== Drive to Fukuoka using Expressway, 2 hours ===

Arrive  at Fukuoka 

Free and Easy

Dinner at the restaurant in Fukuoka

Stay in Fukuoka

 

 

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26 Saints Martyrs of Japan / Pilgrimage walking experience

 

26 Saints are the first martyrs in Japan.

The tour follows the pilgrimage routes of 26 saints from Fukuoka to Nishizaka.

And also visit the relating places of 26 Saints.

26 Christians arrested in Kyoto who were consisted of 20 Japanese, 4 Spaniards,

1 Mexican, and 1 Portuguese.

They walked from Kyoto to Nagasaki in January and February 1597.

How great were the physical and mental suffering of those 26 men who were

forced to march all the way from Kyoto to Nagasaki during these cold

winter days, and they all ascended to heaven at Nishizaka Hill on Februay 05.

 

The tour follows the pilgrimage routes of 26 saints from Fukuoka to Nishizaka

used a Private vehicle.

And also this tour is included Pilgrimage walking experience that the 26 saints

actually walked from Tokitsu port to Nishizaka hill.

 

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Model Itienrary

We will create your Customized tour based on the model itinerary below, tailored to your

travel style and specific requests.

The tour starts and ends in Fukuoka. Please specify your preferred meeting and ending points.

 

Actual route of 26 Saints walked to Nagasaki

 

 

 

Day 1  Hakata to Sonogi Pilgrimage route

 

Welcome to Fukuoka ! You will be greeted tour guide.

The privete vehicle is used for the tour

 

Pilgrimage route : Hakata Port to Sonogi Port : total 120km

Actually, 26 martyrs took 4 days for the following route 

・February 01 : Hakata port → Itoshima → Karatsu →Yamamoto ; 58km

                                stay in Yamamoto

・February 02 : Yamamoto → Tokusue ; 5km

                                stay in Tokusue  

・February 03 : Tokusue → Takeo ; 31km

                                stay in Takeo

・February 04 : Takao → Ureshino → Sonogi port : 26km

                                Sonogi Port to Tokitsu port by a boat, and stay on the boat

 

=== Drive to Nagasaki using Expressway, 1 hour ===   

Check in the Hotel

Dinner at the Hotel

Stay in Nagasaki 

 

 

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Day 2  Tokitsu to Nishizaka Pilgrimage route

 

Breakfast at the Hotel

=== Drive to Tokitsu, 30 minutes ===

 

Tokitsu port 

  The place where 26 Martyrs arrived by the boat on the cold night of February 04, 

  and dawn on February 05, they got off the ship with a cold body and landed

  at Togitsu port

Walking the 26 Satints Pilgrimage route, 12km path to Nishizaka

  Tokitsu port → Uchisako → Michinoo → Akasako → Nyokodo

  Urakami Cathedral → Sanno Shrine → Sakamoto International Cemetery

Arrive at Nishizaka hill, 26 Saints Martyred on February 05, in 1597 

 

Visit the 26 Martyrs Museum  

Visit Saint Filippo de Jesus Church

Return to the Hotel

Dinner at the Hotel

Stay in Nagasaki 

 

 

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Day 3   Nagasaki Pilgrimage sites  

 

After breakfast, check out the Hotel

Visit Oura Cathedral lunch at Dejima Warf Visit Urakami Cathedral Visit the places for World Peace, the Atomic Bomb dropped in 1945 ・Atomic Bomb Museum ・Ground Zero  ・Peace Park ;  Peace Statue, Peace Fountain

=== Drive to Fukuoka using Expressway, 2 hours ===

Check in the Hotel in Fukuoka

 

 

 

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Off the beaten path

 

Fukuoka-pretectuer

 

Food stalls Yatai	Nakasu	Kawabata-dori Shopping street

Uminonakamichi Seaside park	Nokonoshima Island	Hiraidai Karst Plateau & Caves

THE OUTLETS Kitakyushu	Kanmon pedestrian tunnel	Nanzoin temple

Ukiha Inari shrine	Yame Central Tea Plantation

 

 

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九州の観光情報

                                                                                                                         English

 

九州は日本列島の南西に位置する島です。

その大きさは、南北（鹿児島県～福岡県）が330km、東西（大分県～長崎県）が240kmで、

7の県から（福岡、佐賀、長崎、大分、熊本、宮崎、鹿児島）構成されています。

九州は旅をする人にとって地上の楽園です。

日本の他の地域にない、１つの島の中に、旅の楽しみ醍醐味である「未知への遭遇」を

演出する、様々な種類の観光素材を沢山持っているところです。

各県や地域の自然が創りだす風景や生活様式や食文化が、それぞれの地域の魅力を

創り出しています。九州での旅は、各観光地をスポット的に訪問するだけでなく、

移動する旅程のなかで観る景色、訪れるところの地域の文化にも触れる楽しみができます。

そうです九州は、自然、食、買物、温泉、日本の文化、ローカルの体験や学びなど、

あなたのお好みにあった「あなただけの旅」が楽しめるところです。

 

魅力溢れる九州の旅行を楽しんでもらうために、旅の情報を発信しています。

常に旬を提供することに心がけ、新たな感動のツアーを創るため、自らが現地に足を運んで

情報収集を行っています。食事等も自らが体験し、お勧めするようにしています。

 

 

福岡県

福岡県は九州北部に位置し、人口510万人と九州で最も多い県です。県庁所在地の福岡市と

北九州市の2つの政令指定都市があります。北部は響灘（玄界灘）、東部は周防灘、

筑後地方は有明海に面しています。県の中心部を筑紫山地が連なっており、筑後川・矢部川・

遠賀川流域、宗像地域、京築地域では平野が広がっており水田地帯が多くあります。

 

福岡市

北九州市

太宰府 & 宇美

糸 島

柳 川

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朝 倉

東峰村

うきは&久留米

八 女

星野村

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宗 像

大 島

福 津

筑豊&京築&豊前

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佐賀県

九州の北西部に位置する、人口約８０万人の県で、県庁所在地は佐賀市です。唐津・伊万里・

有田などは古くから陶磁器の産地として有名で、玄界灘と有明海の2つの海に接しています。

有明海沿岸から筑後川沿いには県の面積の3割を占める佐賀平野が広がり、玄界灘から

佐賀平野西部までは杵島丘陵などの丘陵地帯です。北東部に脊振山地、南西部に多良岳山系

といういずれも1,000m級の山地があって丘陵地帯を挟んでいます。

 

佐賀市&吉野ヶ里

唐津&呼子

有田＆伊万里

武雄&嬉野

鹿島&太良

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長崎県

長崎県は東側も佐賀県に接する、人口約１３０万人の県で、

県庁所在地は長崎市です。対馬、壱岐、五島列島などの島嶼が971あり、その数は日本一です。

また、海岸線の長さは、北海道に次いで国内2位です。

 

長崎市

島 原

雲 仙

平 戸

佐世保

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大分県

大分県は、九州の北東部に位置する、人口１１０万人の県で、県庁所在地は大分市です。別府温泉や、

湯布院温泉をはじめとする多くの温泉を有し、源泉数（4,538ヶ所）、湧出量（291,340L/分）ともに

日本一であり、「日本一のおんせん県おおいた」をキャッチフレーズに温泉をアピールしています。

 

別 府

湯布院

玖珠 & 九重

大分 & 臼杵

奥豊後

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豊後高田 & 国東

宇佐 & 安心院

中津 & 耶馬渓

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熊本県

熊本県は九州の中央部に位置する、人口約１７０万人の県で、県庁所在地は熊本市です。東部阿蘇

カルデラを持つ阿蘇山や九州山地の山々が聳え、西部は熊本平野が有明海に、八代平野および芦北地方

のリアス式海岸が不知火海に面し、その間に宇土半島が突き出し天草諸島に続いています。

 

熊本市

阿 蘇

黒川温泉&小国

天 草

人 吉

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宮崎県

宮崎県は九州の東南端に位置し南北に長い、人口約１０６万人の県で、県庁所在地は宮崎市です。

県木である「フェニックス」に代緒豊かな気候です。また、阿蘇の南側に位置する高千穂は、

大自然のもと日本人のこころに触れられるお勧めの場所の一つです。

 

高千穂

日 向

宮崎 & 日南

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鹿児島県

鹿児島県は九州の南側に位置する、人口約１５９万人の県で、県庁所在地は鹿児島市です。

古くから活火山として知られる桜島をはじめ、噴火活動の頻度の高い火山が多くあります。

温泉の数も多く、泉源数は約2,730で、大分県に次いで全国2位で、県内の入浴施設のほとんどが

温泉です。

 

鹿児島

桜 島

指宿&薩摩半島

知 覧

霧 島

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九州全体の地図

 

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12 days Kyushu tour

                                                         

This is the model plan for making your Customized tour.

Exploring the whole of Kyushu from Fukuoka and visiting the most exciting 

destinations in Kyushu. 

 

How to travel

The tour starts from Fukuoka.

the Private vehicle is used as for transportation.

 

When you have a plan for traveling Kyushu, please please contact us to send the

request using Enquiry form, please click the link below and write your enquiries.

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Make an Enquiry

 

We will be delighted create a proposal exclusively for you.

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Where to explore 

 

Day 1	Nagasaki Beautiful harbour developed as trading port. There are various tourist places with hidden significant Japanese histories. Gateway to foreign countries during National isolation, Hidden Christian, Japan’s industrial  modernization, and Atomic bomb.	stay Nagasaki
Day 2	Shimabara The beautiful Castle town located at the foot of Unzen and facing to Ariake Sea. Shimabara Castle is surrounded by a large moat containing lotus lilies, and nearby is the fascinating Samurai street with stone walls and preserved Samurai houses. Unzen. Known for it’s picturesque Onsen resort located on Shimabara peninsula surrounded by Ariake Sea. It is  situated in the Unzen National Park at an altitude of 700m.	stay Unzen Onsen Resort
Day 3	Kumamoto 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.	stay Kumamoto
Day 4	Ibusuki   The Onsen Resort is most famous for Sand bath, located at a sand in Kinko bay, where bathers are buried in naturally  heated sand. Satsuma peninsula  To the east the Satsuma peninsula offers spectacular ocean views and this peaceful rural area is know as the “home of the sweet potato”.	stay Ibusuki Onsen Resort
Day 5	Kagoshima  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.  The city prospered in the Edo period as a castle and enjoy local cuisines at Tenmonkan. Sakura-jima Island  Sakurajima Island is the symbol of Kagoshima and has an active volcano with three peaks. The smoke is rising almost every day from the active volcano Minamidake.	stay Kagoshima
Day 6	Hitoyoshi Hitoyoshi is a Onsen resort and a castle town on the kumagawa river. Also there are many tourist attarctions such as Natioal treasure shirne, castle ruins, river boat riding, limestone cave and Kuma Shochu brewery.	stay Hitoyoshi  Onsen Resort
Day 7	Takachiho. Dynamic nature Takachiho Gorge created by volcanic activity of Mount Aso. The V-shaped gorge formed by columnar joins is made by erosion due to water flow of the Gokase river over many years.	stay Aso Onsen Resort
Day 8	Aso  Aso region possesses the world’s largest Caldera created by 4 periods of explosive volcanic activity in the ancient times.  In the Aso Caldera, there are five mountains including Naka-dake mountain which is an active volcano where the crater can be viewed from the top.	stay Aso Onsen Resort
Day 9	Yufuin  Located in Yufuin Basin and the beautiful and tranquil Onsen Resort harmonized with nature. Yunotsubo Avenue, Kinrinko lake and Yufuin Floral Village are worth to explore. Beppu  Onsen steam from underground is rising everywhere in Beppu. One of the most famous Onsen resort in Japan, and is located at the foot of volcanos, Mt. Yufu and Mt. Tsurumi. The exciting experiences Hell tour is recommended.	stay Beppu Onsen Resort
Day 10	Kitakyushu  Kitakyushu is 2nd largest city in Kyushu and located at the northern tip of Kyushu. The north part of the city faces the coastline and the Kanmon Strait and the south side includes Mt. Sarakura and the Hiraodai Karst plateau. The city blessed with stunning nature. The most dynamic night  view in the World can be enjoyed.	stay Kitakyushu
Day 11	Fukuoka   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. Enjoy shopping and authentic Japanese cuisines.	stay Fukuoka
Day 12	Return to Home

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Itinerary

 

 Day 1  Welcome to Fukuoka, Nagasaki         

 

Upon arrival at Fukuoka International Airport you will be greeted our representative. Drive to Nagasaki  Lunch at China town ; one of the big three China town in Japan   recommended dishes are Chanpon and Sara-udon which are   local specialities created in Nagasaki. Visit Glover Garden      located on Minami-Yamate hill in Nagasaki, Glover Garden has   nine Western style buildings including the Glover’s Residence   which is also listed on UNESCO World Heritage Oura Cathedral   The Cathedral can be seen on the way to Glover Garden,   which is listed on UNESCO World Heritage and is Japan’s oldest    Gothic-style Cathedral Exploring Peace Park where the Atomic Bomb dropped in 1945   Visit Atmic Bomb Museum, Ground Zero and Peace Statue Stay in Nagasaki

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Day 2  Shimabara & Unzen                                         

 

After breakfast, check out the Hotel in Nagasaki Drive to Shimabara Exploring Shimabara where is a Castle town  Visit Shimabara Castle   It was an almost rectangular flatland castle built in 1625.  Lunch, local cuisine Guzoni   The cuisine is created during the Shimabara Rebellion of 1637.     When Christian were fought under the leader ship of Amakusa Shiro,    they brought various ingredients such as rice cake, fishes and   vegetables, and made a stew.   Drive to Unzen Visit Nita Pass   One of the best scenic spot in Unzen; you can get panorama view   which encompasses Ariake Sea, Amakusa Island Exploring Unzen jigoku   White smoke rising from the ground over a wide area ; this is a    striking reminder that Unzen Volcano is still very much alive. Stay in Unzen Dinner at the Hotel

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 Day 3  Kumamoto   

 

After breakfast, check out the Hotel in Unzen Drive to Shimabara Port, and then go to Kumamoto Port by a ferry Drive to Kumamoto where is the third largest city in Kyushu Lunch at Sakurano-baba Josaien located at the Kumamoto Castle   restaurants offer an opportunity to enjoy Kumamoto’s distinctive food   culture, and many shops sell Kumamoto souvenirs as well as items   found only at Josaien Visit Kumamoto Castle    One of the three great castles and the current castle was built in 1601   by Kiyomasa Kato, a great commander and took 7 years to complete. Exploring Suizenji-koen Park   Imitated the beautiful scenery of Japan, is a refined circular garden   of Momoyama period style and represents the 53 Stations of the   Tokaido Road including Mt. Fuji.  Stay in Kumamoto

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Day 5  Kagoshima & Sakura-jima Island        

 

After breakfast, check out the Hotel in Ibusuki Drive to Kagoshima   Visit Sengan-en   the most famous garden in Kagoshima, made by Shimazu lord   in the 19th century at the beautiful bay side Kinko bay.   Lunch at local restaurant, at Sengan-en Transfer to Sakura-jim Island by Sakura-jima Ferry from Kagoshima   port to Sakura-jima port takes 15 minutes.  Exploring Sakura-jima Island   there is active volcano with three peaks, Kita-dake, Naka-dake   and still active Minami-dake    Sakura-jima, Yunohira Observatory , Arimura Lava Observatory Back to Sakara-jima port, then return Kagoshima by ferry Stay in Kagoshima

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After breakfast, check out the Hotel in Kagoshima Drive to Hitoyoshi    Lunch at local restaurant at Hitoyoshi Visit Aio Aso shrine, National treasure Takahashi shuzo, Kuma Shochu brewery, enjoy sample Shochu Michinoeki Hitoyoshi, shopping, cafe, activities  Check in the Hotel Dinner at the Hotel Stay in Hitoyoshi

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After breakfast, check out the Hotel in Hitoyoshi Drive to Takachiho  Takachiho offers dynamic and beautiful Takachiho Gorge  Lunch at local restaurant at Takachiho Exploring Takachiho Gorge   The narrow chasm cut through the rock by the Gokase River.     The nearly sheer cliffs lining the gorge a  re made of slow forming    volcanic basalt columns.   Takachiho Gorge boat riding   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  Stay in Aso

 

Breakfast at the Hotel Exploring Aso all the day  Aso Tourist Tram   The private railroad offering a very scenic ride from Takamori in   the south east of the caldera; lovely and magnificent scenery   can be enjoyed  Lunch at local restaurant ; enjoy Aso beef and local cuisine Aso dengaku 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. Mount Naka   the largest active volcano in Japan, its peak is 1592 m above sea level.    May not be visited depending on the weather condition. Drive down to North Aso area using Aso Higashi Panorama Line enjoying   beautiful scenery of  Aso mountain area.  Daikanbo   One the best photo spot in Aso; you can see the perfect view of the five    peak of Mount Aso.  Stay in Aso

 

After breakfast and check out the Hotel in Aso  Drive to Yufuin  Exploring Yufuin ; a beautiful and tranquil Onsen Resort harmonized   with nature. Wander about the Yunotshubo Avenue   there are 70 shops, gift shop, galleries, curiosity item shops and   cafes. Visit  Yufuin Floral Village and Kinrinko lake  Lunch at local restaurant at Yunotsub Avenue Drive to Beppu Mount Tsurumi by the use of a ropeway 800 metres up   Soaring 1375 metres into the sky, and a breathtaking view   overlooking Beppu can be enjoyed Drive to Beppu Onsen where is one of the most famous Onsen   resort in Japan. Beppu Hell tour    Beppu’s most hyped attraction, that are collections of hot springs   Visit Umi jigoku and Chinoike jigoku Stay in Beppu

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After breakfast, check out the Hotel in Beppu Drive to Kitakyushu  Exploring Kitakyushu where is the second largest city in Kyushu Visit Kokura Castle    One of the most famous land marks in Kitakyushu ; you can feel   the scenery of castle town more than 200 years ago Lunch at local restaurant at Kokura.  Exploring Mojiko Retro   the most enjoyable tourist destination in Kitakyushu and what we    wish to proud is that Dr. Albert Einstein awarded Nobel Prize in Physic   visited Moji in 1922, and he acclaimed that everything could see were Arts  Drive to Higashida where Japan’s modern steel industry was started as    Yawata steel Works in 1901 Visit Higashida No.1 Blast Furnace   Only the Blast Furnace in the world which preserved as it was. The big    signboard at the top of the Blast Furnace displaying “1901” indicates   the year in which the Blast Furnace commenced operation.  Mount Sarakura night view  Go up the summit using the Cable car and Slope car in 10minutes,    you can enjoy  the most dynamic night view in the World  Stay in Kitakyushu

 

After breakfast, check out the Hotel in Kitakyushu Drive to Fukuoka Stay in Fukuoka

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Day 12  Return to Home

 

After  breakfast, check out Hotel

Transfer to Airport

Return to Home

 

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Travelling route

 

 

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Nature in Kyushu

 

Hiraodai Karst Plateau & Caves, in Fukuoka-prefecture

 

Yougunbaru, which was so names because of the limestone which stands in row like a flock

of sheep in a vast meadow, dolines (conical hollows) and limestone caves create distinctive

scenery. The Plateau offers a different views in each of the four seasons, resembling a burnt

field in the spring, appearing fresh and green in the early summer, and similar to a dry plain

in the fall. 

 

Limestone Caves

There are three limestone Caves in Hiraodai Karst and each cave has different unique

features. 

Senbutsu limestone Cave

The largest limestone caves in Hiraodai Karst Plateau

extending about 900 m while meandering toward the northeast. The shape of the cave is

narrow, narrow ceiling ravine with a maximum width of 10 m and a maximum ceiling

height of 15 m.​

Mejiro limestone Cave

It is the longest cave in Hiraodai Karst, over 2 km in length. The highlight of this

cave is the monolithic ceiling which is a very unique structure as a limestone caves.

Ojika Limestone Cave

The cave is called footfall of dinosaurs.  It is the very rare cave in Japan; the entrance

is vertical pit with 25 meter, when getting down to the bottom, you follow the

underground horizontal cave and you can see the hidden aspects of Hiraodai Karst.

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Itoshima, in Fukuoka-prefecture

 

Itoshima is located next to Fukuoka-city, the north side is facing Genkai Sea and has intricate

coastline created by dynamic wave.

The plain and several low mountains between the coastline in the north and Seburu mountain

range in the south create beautiful landscape.

The main industries are fishery and agriculture, including rice, fruits and flowers.

Sake rice is also cultivated and there are also Sake Breweries.

You can enjoy various cuisines such as sea food dish, oyster Barbecue, Sushi as well

as Ramen.

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Oshima Island, in Fukuoka-prefecture

 

Oshima Island located 11 km from Konominato Port in Munakata-city, and is the largest

island in Fukuoka-prefecture. The population of the island is around 700.

It takes 25 minutes by Oshima ferry and 15 minutes by Shiokaze ferry.

There are two World Heritage Shrines, Munakata Shrine Nakatsu-gu and Munakata Shrine 

Okitsu-gu Yohaishho, those Shrines are registered as Sacred Island Okinoshiam and

Associated site in the Munakata Region.

You can enjoy beautiful nature at any places where you visit including Windmil Observatory

and Mitake Observatory. 

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福岡県の観光情報

福岡県は九州北部に位置し、人口510万人と九州で最も多い県です。県庁所在地である

福岡市と北九州市の2つの政令指定都市があります。

北部は響灘 (玄界灘）、東部は瀬戸内海（周防灘）、筑後地方は有明海に面しています。

県の中心部を筑紫山地が連なっており、筑後川・矢部川・遠賀川流域、宗像地域、

京築地域では平野が広がっており水田地帯が多くあります。

 

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福岡市

福岡県の西部に位置する、九州の行政・経済・交通の中心地で、 人口160万人の政令指定都市。 観光、買物や食文化など様々な楽しみができる場所です。 また九州の旅の出発地でもあります。

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北九州市 

九州の最北端に位置し、関門海峡を介して本州・山口県を繋がって いる交通の要所です。門司、小倉、若松、八幡、戸畑の5市が合併 してできた人口94万人の政令指定都市。1889年に門司港が日本で 初めて国際貿易港に指定され、1901年に八幡で近代製鉄所が誕生 して以来、日本の産業近代化を牽引してきたまちです。 そして現在は世界の環境をリードする環境未来都市です。

 

八女 & 星野村 

南西部に位置する地方都市で、上陽町、黒木町や星野村等との合併 で人口は約6万5千人です。八女丘陵には岩戸山古墳をはじめ多くの 古墳があります。また手すき和紙・仏壇・提灯などの伝統工芸品や 茶・電照菊・椎茸などの農産物も自慢のひとつです。また古くから 八女では、お茶が暮らし、文化、歴史、伝統の中に深く根付いて います。

 

宗　像

北九州市と福岡市のほぼ中間に位置、響灘・玄界灘に臨む都市で、 大島・地島・沖ノ島も市域に含まれる人口が約9万7千人です。 世界遺産に登録された、「神宿る島」宗像・沖ノ島と関連遺産群、 その中心が、宗像三女神を祀る辺津宮、中津宮、沖津宮から成る 宗像大社です。

 

大　島

響灘と玄界灘の境界部に面する宗像市の人口約700人の有人島で、 宗像市本土側の神湊港から北西に約6.5km、フェリーで25分の場所 に位置しています。世界遺産の宗像大社・中津宮、沖津宮遙拝所が あり、「神守る島」大島です。

 

筑豊 & 京築 & 豊前

「筑豊」という名称は、またがる地域の旧国名である筑前と豊前の 頭文字をとったもので、主に直方・飯塚・田川の3都市から構成 されています。由来は、多くの炭鉱がこの地域にあり、明治時代に 石炭協同組合の名前として使ったのが始まりです。 日本の近代産業の始まりは石炭産業から、全国石炭の半分以上を 掘り出したこともあり、戦前は国内最大の炭鉱地帯で、その歴史 と文化に触れましょう。

 

福岡県の地図

 

Karato Fish Market

Karato Fish Market, is a fish market in Shimonoseki establish in 1933, and the blowfish trading volume is Japan’s highest. This market is not only the wholesale market of fresh fishes taken in the sea around Shimonoseki but also the retail market of fishes, marine products and sushi.

You can eat various Sushi with a economical price. Address: 5-50 Karato-machi Shimonoseki Directions: A 5 minute taxi ride from JR Shimonoseki Station

 

 

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