9-Day Best of Kyushu Tour
Kyushu boasts an unparalleled variety of attractions nationwide, shaped by its unique natural
environment, geographical features, and rich historical background.
This tour explores the key regions where you can fully experience the very best of Kyushu’s
charms.
Model Itinerary
We will create your customized private 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.
9 Day Best of Kyushu Tour traveling route
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Day 1 : Depart from Fukuoka → Nagasaki Day 2 : Nagasaki Day 3 : Kumamoto Day 4 : Takachiho Day 5 : Aso Day 6 : Yufuin Day 7 : Beppu Day 8 : Yanagawa Day 9 : Fukuoka |
Welcome to Fukuoka, you will be greeted our representative.
=== Drive to Nagasaki using Expressway, 2 hours ===
Go to summit of Mount Inasa using the Slope car
Lunch at Dejima Wharf
Exploring Dejima
Dinner at the restaurant in Nagasaki
Stay in Nagasaki
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Breakfast at the Hotel Visiting the places for World Peace, the Atomic Bomb dropped in 1945 ・Peace Park ; Peace Statue, Peace Fountain Lunch at China town Visit Glover Garden Dinner at the restaurant in Nagasaki Stay in Nagasaki |
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Day 3 Kumamoto
After breakfast, check out the Hotel in Nagasaki
=== Drive to Shimabara port, 1 hour and 30 minutes
Shimabara port to Kumamoto port by a ferry : 60minutes or by a Ocean Arrow :30minutes,
Drive to Kumamoto, 30 minutes ===
Lunch at Sakurano-baba Josaien
Visit Kumamoto Castle
Exploring Suizenji-koen Park
Dinner at the restaurant in Kumamoto
Stay in Kumamoto
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Day 4 Takachiho
After breakfast, check out the Hotel in Kumamoto
=== Drive to Takachiho, 2 hours ===
Takachiho offers dynamic and beautiful Takachiho Gorge
Lunch at local restaurant at Takachiho
Exploring Takachiho Gorge
Visit Amamo Iwato Shrine
=== Drive to Aso using Aso Takachiho road, 1 hour and 15 minutes ===
Dinner at the Hotel
Stay in Aso onsen
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Day 5 Aso
Breakfast at the Hotel
=== Exploring Aso all the day ===
Lunch at local restaurant
Drive to Aso Five mountain area using Aso North Panorama line
Visit Kusasenri-ga-hama
Drive down to South Aso area using Aso South Panorama line
Dinner at the Hotel
Stay in Aso onsen
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Day 6 Yufuin
After breakfast, check out the Hotel in Aso
=== Drive to Kokonoe through Yamanami Highway, 1 hour ===
Exploring Kokonoe Yume Otsurihashi
Drive to Yufuin, 30 minutes ===
Lunch at local restaurant in Yufuin
Exploring Yunotsubo avenue
places to be visited : Kinrinko lake and Floral Village
=== Drive to Beppu using Beppu Yufuin road, 40 minutes ===
Dinner at the Hotel
Stay in Beppu onsen
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Day 7 Beppu
Breakfast at the Hotel
=== Drive to Mount Tsurumi Ropeway station, 30 minutes ===
Go up to Mount Tsurumi by the Ropeway
Lunch at local restaurant in Beppu
Beppu Hell tour experience
Recommended sites : Umi-Jigoku , Oniishi Bozu-Jigoku and
Dinner at the Hotel
Stay in Beppu onsen
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Day 8 Yanagawa
After breakfast, check out the Hotel in Beppu
=== Drive to Yanagawa using Expressway, 2 hoiurs and 30 minutes ===
Yanagawa is the Beautiful Canal town Yanagawa, and is a former
Lunch in Yanagawa
=== Drive to Fukuoka using Expressway, 1 hour and 30 minutes ===
Dinner at the restaurant in Fukuoka
Stay in Fukuoka
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Day 9 Fukuoka
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Breakfast at the Hotel Free and Easy in Fukuoka Dinner at the restaurant in Fukuoka Stay in Fukuoka |
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7-Day Kyushu Highlight Tour
This tour explores regions renowned for their natural beauty, Onsen (hot springs), and local
delicacies, ensuring a deep and authentic Japanese experience.
Model Itinerary
We will create your customized private 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.
7-Day Kyushu Highlight Tour traveling route
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Day 1 : Depart from Fukuoka → Ukiha and Asakura Day 2 : Yufuin Day 3 : Beppu Day 4 : Aso Day 5 : Takachiho Day 6 : Yanagawa Day 7 : Fukuoka |
Welcome to Fukuoka! You will be greeted our representative
=== Drive to Ukiha spread in the Chikugo using Expressway, about 1 hoiur ===
Fruits picking such as persimmon, strawberry and apple
Visit Ukiha Inari Shrine
Lunch at authentic Japanese restaurant, Shirakabe
Visit Shochu brewery
Check in Harazuru Onsen Resort, in Asakura
Dinner at the Hotel
Stay in Harazuru onsen
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Day 2 Yufuin
After breakfast, check out the Hotel in Harazuru Onsen
=== Drive to Kokonoe using Expressway, 1 hour and 15 mnutes ===
Exploring Kokonoe Yume Otsurihashi
=== Drive to Yufuin, 30 minutes ===
Lunch at local restaurant in Yufuin
Exploring Yunotsubo avenue
Places to be visited : Kinrinko lake and Floral Village
=== Drive to Beppu using Beppu Yufuin road, 40 minutes ===
Dinner at the Hotel
Stay in Beppu onsen
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Day 3 Beppu
Breakfast at the Hotel
=== Drive to Mount Tsurumi Ropeway station, 30 minutes ===
Go up to Mount Tsurumi by the Ropeway
Lunch at local restaurant in Beppu
Beppu Hell tour experience
Recommended sites : Umi-Jigoku , Oniishi Bozu-Jigoku and
Dinner at the Hotel
Stay in Beppu onsen
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Day 4 Aso
After breakfast, check out the Hotel in Beppu
=== Drive to Aso using Yamanami Highway, 1 hour and 40 minutes ===
Lunch at local restaurant
Drive to Aso Five mountain area using Aso North Panorama line
Visit Kusasenri-ga-hama
Drive down to South Aso area using Aso South Panorama line
Dinner at the Hotel
Stay in Aso onsen
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Day 5 Takachiho
Breakfast at the Hotel
=== Drive to Takachiho using Aso Takachiho road, 1 hour and 15 minutes ===
Takachiho offers dynamic and beautiful Takachiho Gorge
Lunch at local restaurant at Takachiho
Exploring Takachiho Gorge
Visit Amamo Iwato Shrine
=== Drive to Aso using Aso Takachiho road, 1 hour and 15 minutes ===
Dinner at the Hotel
Stay in Aso onsen
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Day 6 Yanagawa
After breakfast, check out the Hotel in Aso
=== Drive to Yanagasa, using Expressway, 1 hour and 45 minutes ===
Yanagawa is the Beautiful Canal town Yanagawa, and is a former
Lunch in Yanagawa
=== Drive to Fukuoka using Expressway, 1 hour and 30 minutes ===
Dinner at the restaurant in Fukuoka
Stay in Fukuoka
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Day 7 Fukuoka
Breakfast at the Hotel
Free and Easy in Fukuoka
Dinner at the restaurant in Fukuoka
Stay in Fukuoka
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8-Day Across Kyushu Tour : The Best of North & South
This tour explores from the north to the south of Kyushu, showcasing the very best
the island has to offer.
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.
Model Itinerary
We will create your customized private 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-Day Across Kyushu tour traveling route
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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 |
Day 1 Kumamoto
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Welcome to Fukuoka, you will be greeted our representative.
=== Drive to Kumamoto using Expressway, 2 hoiurs ===
Lunch at Sakurano-baba Josaien
Visit Kumamoto Castle
Exploring Suizenji–koen Park
Dinner at the restaurant in Kumamoto
Stay in Kumamoto
Day 2 Ibusuki & Satsuma Peninsula
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After breakfast, check out the Hote in Kumamoto
=== Drive to Kagoshima-prefecture using Expressway, 2 hours and 30 minutes ===
Exploring Satsuma peninsula
Visit Ikeda-ko lake
Visit Nagasaki-bana and Ryugu 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
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After breakfast, check out the Hotel in Ibusuki
=== Drive to Kagoshima, 1 hour and 30 minutes ===
Visit Sengan-en
Lunch at restaurant at Sengan-en
Transfer to Sakura-jim Island by Sakura-jima Ferry
Exploring Sakura-jima Isalnd
Places to be visited : Akamizu Observatory, Yunohira Observatory and
Arimura Lava Observatory
Transfer to Kagoshima by Sakura-jima Ferry
Dinner at the restaurant in Kagoshima
Stay in Kagoshima
Day 4 Nichinan & Miyazaki
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After breakfast, check out the Hote in Kagoshima
=== Drive to Nichinan coast, 2 hours and 30 minutes ===
Exploring Toi Cape
=== Driving Nichinan coast enjoying subtropical scenery, 1 hour ===
Visit Udo Shrine
=== Drive to north along Nichinan coast, 30 minutes ===
Visit Horikiri Pass
Dinner at Phoenix Seagaia Resort
Stay in Phoenix Seagaia Resort
Day 5 Takachiho
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After breakfast, check out the Hote in Miyazaki
=== Drive to Takachiho using Expressway, 2 hours ===
Exploring Takachiho Gorge
Visit Amamo Iwato Shrine
=== Drive to Aso using Aso Takachiho road, 1 hour and 15 minutes ===
Dinner at the Hotel
Stay in Aso onsen
Day 6 Aso
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Breakfast at the Hotel
Exploring Aso all the day
Drive to Aso Five mountain area using Aso South Panorama line
Drive down to North Aso area using Aso North Panorama line
Lunch at local restaurant
Dinner at the Hotel
Stay in Aso onsen
Day 7 Yanagawa
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After breakfast, check out the Hotel in Aso
=== Drive to Yanagasa using Expressway, 2 hoiurs and 30 minutes ===
Lunch in Yanagawa
=== Drive to Fukuoka using Expressway, 1 hour and 30 minutes ===
Dinner at the restaurant in Fukuoka
Stay in Fukuoka
Day 8 Fukuoka
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Breakfast at the Hotel
Free and Easy in Fukuoka
Dinner at the restaurant in Fukuoka
Stay in Fukuoka
3-Day Kumamoto, Aso & Takachiho Tour
The tour explores Kumamoto, Aso and Takachiho
Starting place of the tour is Fukuoka-city
Model Itinerary
We will create your customized private 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.
Day 1 Kumamoto
Start the tour at the designated place in Fukuoka-city
Drive to Kumamoto
Kumamoto is the third largest city in Kyushu
Lunch at Sakurano-baba Josaien located at the Kumamoto Castle
Visit Kumamoto Castle
Exploring Suizenji-koen Park
Dinner at the restaurant in Kumamoto
Stay in Kumamoto
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Day 2 Aso
After breakfast, check out the Hotel in Kumamoto
Drive to Aso
Exploring Aso all the day
Drive to Aso Five mountain area using Aso South Panorama line
Visit Kusasenri-ga-hama
Visit Mount Naka
Lunch at local restaurant
Drive down to North Aso area using Aso North Panorama line
Visit Daikanbo
Dinner at the Hotel
Stay in Aso
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Day 3 Takachiho
After breakfast, check out the Hotel in Aso
Drive to Takachiho
Takachiho offers dynamic and beautiful Takachiho Gorge
Lunch at local restaurant at Takachiho
Exploring Takachiho Gorge
Visit Amamo Iwato Shrine
Drive to Fukuoka-city
Arrive at Fukuoka-city, end of the tour
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Other recommended Model Itineraries
In addition to the ones mentioned above, we also have Model Itineraries for
multi-day tour as shown below.
8-Day Across Kyushu Tour : The Best of North & South
2-Day Aso & Takachiho Tour
This tour explores the dynamic nature of Aso and Takachiho where is spreading
around Mount Aso.
Starting place of the tour is Fukuoka
Model Itinerary
We will create your customized private 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.
Start the tour at the designated place in Fukuoka-city
Exploring Aso
Stay in Aso
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After breakfast, check out of the Hotel in Aso
Drive to Takachiho
Exploring Takachiho Gorge
Lunch : Local cuisine , Somen nagashi
Drive to Fukuoka-city
Arrive at Fukuoka-city, end of the tour
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Other recommended Model Itineraries
In addition to the ones mentioned above, we also have Model Itineraries for
multi-day tour as shown below.
8-Day Across Kyushu Tour : The Best of North & South
3-Day Kumamoto, Aso & Takachiho Tour
Home Customized Private tour Christian Pilgrimage tour Golf tour What our Guests have to say
Itoshima One-Day Tour from Fukuoka
Itoshima is the place we highly recommend for a One-day tour destination
from Fukuoka.
Itoshima is located next to Fukuoka City and faces the Genkai Sea to the north.
Its complex coastline, shaped by dynamic waves, creates breathtaking, picturesque
scenery. Opposite the coastline, tranquil countryside scenery spreads across the foot
of the Sefuri mountain range.
Taking advantage of its diverse geographical conditions, Itoshima offers plenty of enjoyment
such as numerous scenic locations, enjoying gourmet seafood, visiting Sake brewery and
fruit picking.
Model Itinerary
We will create your customized private 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.
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9:00 Start the tour at the designated place in Fukuoka
Drive to Itoshima
Sakurai Futamigaura
Mataichino shio
Keya Cave cruise
Lunch at Isonoya , Seafood restaurant
Sake brewery, Suginoya
Drive to Fukuoka
17:30 Arrive at Fukuoka, end of the tour
Other recommended Model Itineraries
In addition to the ones mentioned above, we also have Model Itineraries for
multi-day tour as shown below.
9-Day Best of Kyushu Tour
7-Day Kyushu Highlight Tour
8-Day Across Kyushu Tour : The Best of North & South
3-Day Kumamoto, Aso & Takachiho Tour
2-Day Yufuin & Beppu Tour
2-Day Aso & Takachiho Tour
2-Day Nagasaki Tour
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2-Day Yufuin & Beppu Tour
This tour explores the most recommended Onsen resorts Beppu and Yufuin.
Starting place of the tour is Fukuoka
Model Itinerary
We will create your customized private 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.
Day 1 Yufuin
8:00 Start the tour at the designated place in Fukuoka-city
Drive to Kokonoe
Visit Kokonoe Yume Otsurihashi
Drive to Yufuin
Exploring Yufuin, including lunch
Drive to Beppu
Dinner at the Hotel
Stay in Beppu
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Day 2 Beppu
After breakfast, check out the Hotel in Beppu
Go up to Mount Tsurumi by the Ropeway
Lunch at local restaurant in Beppu
Beppu Hell tour experience
Visit Umi jigoku and Chinoeke jigoku
Drive to Fukuoka-city
18:00 Arrive at the designated place in Fukuoka-city, end of the tour
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Other recommended Model Itineraries
In addition to the ones mentioned above, we also have Model Itineraries for
multi-day tour as shown below.
8-Day Across Kyushu Tour : The Best of North & South
3-Day Kumamoto, Aso & Takachiho Tour
Home Customized Private tour Christian Pilgrimage tour Golf tour What our Guests have to say
2-Day Nagasaki Tour
This tour explores in Nagasaki. Starting place of the tour is Fukuoka
Nagasaki is Japan’s first international city with a history of trading with many countries
since Nagasaki port opened in 1571.
The city has many tourist places with hidden Japanese historical significance.
It was the Gateway to foreign countries and the first area where Christianity spread.
It played a major part in Japan’s industrial modernization and was the site
of the Atomic bomb used in WW2.
Model Itinerary
We will create your customized private 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.
=== Drive to Nagasaki using Expressway, 2 hours ===
Go to summit of Mount Inasa using the Slope car
Enjoy the magnificent view of Nagasaki from 333 meters sea level
Lunch at Dejima Wharf
Visiting the places for World Peace, the Atomic Bomb dropped in 1945
・Peace Park ; Peace Statue, Peace Fountain
Dinner at the restaurant in Nagasaki
Stay in Nagasaki
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Breakfast at the Hotel
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
Listed on UNESCO World Heritage and is Japan’s oldest Gothic-style Cathedral
Lunch at China town
One of the big three China town in Japan
Drive to Fukuoka
Arrive at Fukuoka, end of the tour
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Other recommended Model Itineraries
In addition to the ones mentioned above, we also have Model Itineraries for
multi-day tour as shown below.
8-Day Across Kyushu Tour : The Best of North & South
3-Day Kumamoto, Aso & Takachiho Tour
Home Customized Private tour Christian Pilgrimage tour Golf tour What our Guests have to say
Customized One-day Tours around Fukuoka
Fukuoka one-day tour
We offer a wide range of fully customizable private tours around Fukuoka designed to
match your specific interests, whether you want to focus on history, gourmet food, or
scenic day trips.
Model Itineraries
We offer a variety of model Itineraries for One-day tours around Fukuoka as outlined below.
Please choose an itinerary that suits your travel style, and our experts will create a
Customized Private tour based on your specific requests.
The tour starts and ends in Fukuoka. Please specify your preferred meeting and ending points.
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Exploring the traditional area of Fukuoka First, travelling Hakata Old Town where is the first gateway and prospered as the largest trading port in medieval Japan, Visit Seaside Momochi where is water-front resort facing to Hakata bay. Final destination is Fukuoka Castle Ruins to feel Japanese culture in Edo period. |
Yanagawa & Dazaifu One-day Tour
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Explores two popular destinations in Fukuoka-prefecture, Yanagawa and Dazaifu. Yanagawa is the beautiful canal town where the Canal boat cruise and local cuisines can be enjoyed. Dazaifu is the most recommended place to visit in Fukuoka-prefecture where has 1300 years history, featured spot is Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine. |
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The second largest city in Kyushu and blessed with spectacular and stunning nature. The city is the Industrial Innovation city greatly contributed to Japan’s Industrial modernization. Kitakyushu offers a lot of sightseeing spots and UNESCO World Heritage of |
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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. |
Other recommended Model Itineraries
In addition to the ones mentioned above, we also have Model Itineraries for
multi-day tour as shown below.
8-Day Across Kyushu Tour : The Best of North & South
3-Day Kumamoto, Aso & Takachiho Tour
Home Customized Private tour Christian Pilgrimage tour Golf tour What our Guests have to say
Fukuoka One-Day Tour
Fukuoka is the biggest city in Kyushu and the energetic city bustling as the center of
Kyushu’s politics, economy, culture, fashion as well as tourism. Fukuoka-city has many
kind of fascinating tourist attractions and abundant tourism materials which are different
from the other destinations in Kyushu.
Fukuoka offers a wide range of experiences, including traditional Japanese culture,
shopping, meal, amusement parks, museums, beautiful parks, and scenic spots.
We can customize your tour to perfectly match your requests
This tour explores the historical places in Fukuoka where various Japanese cultures
flourished.
Model Itinerary
We will create your customized private 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.
9:00 Start the tour in Fukuoka at the designated place
Exploring Hakata Old Town
Lunch : Hakata Ramen : local cuisine in Fukuoka
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Other recommended Model Itineraries
In addition to the ones mentioned above, we also have Model Itineraries for
multi-day tour as shown below.
8-Day Across Kyushu Tour : The Best of North & South
3-Day Kumamoto, Aso & Takachiho Tour
Home Customized Private tour Christian Pilgrimage tour Golf tour What our Guests have to say