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Japan is surrounded by the sea and and has a unique history.
Until about 160 years ago, it was closed to foreign countries and outside influences due
to its isolationist policy, with the exception of only few countries involved in trade. During
this period, Japan developed a fascinating culture and created many unique customs
which we wish to introduce and share with foreign customers from all over the world.
Also, since there has been non- existent to extremely limited trade with other countries
for so many years, only a limited number of people can speak English.
Therefore, we use English-speaking guide to introduce the charms of Japan and provide
a pleasant, enjoyable, smooth and stress free travel experience.
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For small groups of less than 7 people, a private vehicle is used with an English-speaking
driver guides throughout the trip in accordance with the Itinerary.
For larger groups of 7 or more, a chartered bus is utilized with a Licensed English-speaking
guide that will takes you to pleasant places in accordance with Itinerary.
Ability of our guides
Tourist brochures and websites only provide general and basic information about tourist spots.
Our guides are knowledgeable in all fields and areas of interest regarding the locations to be
visited and can provide important assistance and answer any questions you may have.
Such as providing insightful information about Nature, Onsen resorts, off the beaten path locations,
traditional arts and crafts, authentic cuisine, Japanese religion and Japanese Christianity.
Also they are familiar with local history, architecture (shrine, castle), culture, contemporary
lifestyle, restaurants, shopping areas and other attractions.
What our guides do best
They can take action quickly, seamlessly and efficiently to meet your various travel needs and
therefore provide you with an enjoyable, exciting and relaxing journey.
Our guides also have great international awareness and good communication skills.
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Kitakyushu One-Day Tour
Kitakyushu is 2nd largest city in Kyushu with 900,000 population.
and possesses numerous tourist attractions.
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 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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Drive to Kitakyushu
Exploring Higashida
First Head Office of the Steel Works / UNESCO World Heritage
Drive to Mojiko Retro
Lunch at Mojiko Retro
Explore Mojiko Retro
Drive to Kokura
Visit Kokokura Castle
Drive to Fukuoka
17:30 Arrive 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.
8-Day Across Kyushu Tour : The Best of North & South
3-Day Kumamoto, Aso & Takachiho Tour
Yanagawa & Dazaifu One-Day Tour from Fukuoka
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.
Dazaifu is one of the most attractive tourist destinations in Fukuoka-prefecture
to experience Japanese traditional culture.
From the late 7th century to the late 12th century, Dazaifu was the western capital
of Japan and controlled Kyushu.
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 Yanagawa
Yanagawa is a former castle town and beautiful canal town
Lunch : to be selected Eel Cuisine or Sea food Cuisine
Drive to Dazaifu
Site of Dazaifu Government Office
Shrine approach path
Visit Dazaifu tenmangu shrine
Drive to Fukuoka
17:00 End of the tour at the designated place
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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.
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8-Day Across Kyushu Tour : The Best of North & South
3-Day Kumamoto, Aso & Takachiho Tour
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Meal arrangment
Experiencing Japanese cuisine culture is one of the great pleasures and treasures of traveling.
Japanese food and culture is inextricably entwined and has been created by the various factors
of each region such as natural features, landscape, local climate and geography, farming
practices and specializations as well as historical influences.
Therefore, there are many unique and special flavors to savor in each local cuisine and every
authentic Japanese meal.
We visit various kinds of restaurants and eating establishments to share the experience of
enjoying their meals and the standards of their service.
Eel restaurant, in Yanagawa, Fukuoka-prefecture
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Food stalls, Hakata ramen Yatai, Fukuoka-city, Fukuoka-prefecture
Food stalls “Yatai” is one thing to enjoy in Fukuoka. Despite a decline in recent year, there
are said to be more than 160. The food stalls have all kind of food, but you have to try
Hakata ramen, usually made with white soup from pork bone and thin noodles. When you
order, you can specify noodle texture, such as yawa, meaning “soft”, or bari-kata, meaning
“very hard”. In local dialect bari means “very”. Anther unique thing is kaedama.
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Mitsui Club restaurant, in Kitakyushu-city, Fukuoka-prefecture
The Japanese and Western Restaurant at the Mitsui Club. You can enjoy grilled curry that
originated from Moji Port. Mitsui Club was built by the Mitsui Co., Ltd in 1921 as a reception
center and to provide accommodation for VIP’s. It is now designated as an important cultural
property. Dr. Albert Einstein who awarded Nobel Prize in Physics stayed here.
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Restaurants at JR Kokura station, in Kitakyushu-city, Fukuoka-prefecture
Ekikara 30 po Yokocho, is the restaurant floor at 1st floor of AMU Place, JR Kokura station.
There are various type of Japanese style restaurant including Ramen restaurant.
Lunch and dinner can be enjoyed.
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Ichiran-no-mori, in Itoshima, Fukuoka-prefecture
Let’s enoy Hakara Ramen. Ichiran is an authentic tonkotsu ramen (pork born soup ramen) restaurant,
established in 1960. The ramen producing factory can be visited and various type of ramen can be
enjoyed at Ichiran-no-mori.
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Oyster Barbecue Hut, in Itoshima, Fukuoka-prefecture
Itoshima oyster growing up in the rich nature of mountain and sea Itoshima oyster features
mellow and sweet taste. There are many Oyster Barbecue Huts at five fishing harbours.
The huts only open during the season, from end of October to March or April.
The huts are simple in construction; just big vinyl tents filled with a few dozen tables, each with
their own grill. You can get oysters, sazae (sea snails), prawns, fish and other seafood, fresh as
fresh can be, by the crate.
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Accommodation arrangement
Japan has a wide variety of accommodations that cannot be described simply as either
Western-style hotels or Japanese-style hotels. For example:
Onsen Resort Accommodation
Most of these accommodations offer Japanese-style service, and include dinner.
The accommodation buildings are either Japanese-style or a modern architectural style
that is in harmony with the surrounding nature. Most of the rooms are equipped with
modern beds, and some accommodations have open-air bath rooms .
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Tourist destinations accommodation
Most accommodations are in attractive modern architectural styles and many of these
offer breakfast but no dinner.
When choosing a place to stay, we certainly consider not only the services of the
Accommodation, but also the access to restaurants, facilities and tourist attractions.
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Accommodation Market research
In order to provide the suitable Accommodation, we stay at a wide range of Hotels from
economy class to luxury class to confirm and assess all aspects such as the availability
of all included items, and the standard and quality of the Service.
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The Blossom Hakata Premier, in Fukuoka-city
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Phoenix Seagaia Resort, in Miyazaki
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Unzen Fukudaya, in Unzen Onsen
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Ohana, cultural asset, in Yanagawa
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Wataya Besso, in Ureshino Onsen
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Authentic Japanese & local experience
This Tourist information is created by Japan KYUSHU Tourist for enjoyment
of your travel. We are a Travel Agent in Fukuoka specializing in Kyushu.
When you have an idea or a plan for traveling in Kyushu, Japan, please contact
us by sending an Enquiry. Make an Enquiry
Fruits harvest experience, in Fukuoka-prefecture
Let’s enjoy harvesting Fruits. In the harvest time, the northern Kyushu boasts many area
with beautiful fruit orchards. Fukuoka is one of the leading fruit-producing prefecture in all
Japan. The fruit production in Fukuoka is primarily concentrated in the southern Chikugo
region such as Ukiha, Asakura and Tanushimaru.
Strawberry : December through May, in Ukiha and Yame
Grape : August to beginning of October, in Ukiha and Tanushimaru
Persimmon : Middle of October to beginning of December, in Asakura,
Ukiha and Tanushimaru
Apple : August to December, in Asakura and Kama
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Japanese cultural experience in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka-prefecture
Time to enjoy dressing in kimono and tea ceremony experience, at Kokura Castle Garden
and Kokura Castle. You can also take beautiful photographs in this location to provide you
with wonderful memories and recollection of your visit to Kokura Castle.
The Tea ceremony follow a traditional ceremony of serving tea to guests.
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Pottery experience in Koishiwara, Fukuoka-prefecture
Make your own original Koishiwara-yaki pottery. Koishiwara-yaki is a type of Japanese
traditional pottery in Koishiwara. The history dates back to the 17th century, when the third
Lord Kuroda Mitsuyuki (1628–1707) invited potters from Imari, Saga-prefecture to Fukuoka.
Try your hand at making the famous local Koishiwara-yaki pottery at Ota-gama pottery,
by learning how to create your own piece of Koishiwara-yaki pottery.
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Net fishing experience, in Itoshima, Fukuoka-prefecture
This is one of the traditional fishing methods using fishing net in which the fish are
caught by pulling both end of rope by hand.
The net is set up by boat so that it is spread over the points where fish are likely to gather,
and the rope is returned to the shore.
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Samurai experience, in Kumamoto-city, Kumamoto-prefecture
Discover the spirit of Miyamoto Musashi who was the strongest Sumurai in Japan.
You can learn the real Samurai swordsmanship and sprituality that has been
passed down for 380 years.
Japan KYUSHU Tourist can organized Samurai Experience in Kumamoto.
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Open-air Theater Tao-no-oka, in Kuju, Oita-prefecture
In this breathtaking landscape, you will find the “Sky Stage,” where you can experience
a dynamic performance by DRUM TAO, a world-renowned Japanese taiko group .
With no roof or walls, this special stage uses the stunning natural scenery as its backdrop.
It is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience you can only have here.
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Onsen experience, in Beppu, Oira-prefecture
The most popular pubulic bath in Beppu. You can enjoy various type of Onsen including the
sand bath. Hyotan Onsen is a public bath where is located in Kannawa district in Beppu.
There are Outdoor bathes, Hyotan bath, Waterfall bath, Steam bath and Sand bath. You can
also enjoy meals at the restaurant; local specialty cuisine Dangojiru, or food steamed with the
steam from hot spring. The waters of this Onsen contain sodium chloride which is effective for
neuralgia and women’s diseases.
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Beppu Hell tour, in Beppu, Oita-prefecture
Beppu’s most hyped attraction, Hell (Jigoku Meguri ) tour that is a collection of hot spring
where the water bubbles forth from underground, often with unusual result. Five of the
hells are located in the Kannawa district where over 4 km northwest of Beppu station, and
two in the more remote Shibaseki district.
Kannawa district : 5 hells are located within walking distance of each other in this area.
Umi-Jigoku
Sea Hell, it resemble of sea, this 200 metre deep, cobalt blue pond of boiling water
emerge 1200 years ago after a volcano explosion.
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Oniishi Bouzu-Jigoku
Oniishi shaving Head Hell, large and small bubble of hot gray mud that boiling up here
look like the shaven head of monks.
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Shiraike-Jigoku
White Pound Hell, the colorless water that naturally spouts from the ground mysteriously
turn creamy white.
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Kamado-Jigoku
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Oniyama-Jigoku
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Shibaseki district
It takes about 5 minutes by car or bus from Kannawa district to this Shibaseki district.
Chinoike-Jigoku
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Tatsumaki-Jigoku
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Takachiho-no-Yokagura, in Takachiho, Miyazaki-prefecture
Takachiho-no-Yokagura is a Shinto ritual which has been dedicated to Ujigami-sama
(a local god) from November to February for each settlement since a long time ago.
For the people who cannot enjoy Takachiho-no-Yokagura, leading 4 episodes are
performed from 8pm to 9pm at Takachiho Shrine Kagura-den Hall throghout the year.
First three episodes (The dance of Tajikarao, Uzume, Totori) are based on Iwato
Mythology. The dance of Goshitai is a dance of a married couple (Izanagi and
Izanami) living happily together. It expresses a prayer for a rich harvest, happily
married, smooth delivery and pregnancy.
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Kawachi Wisteria garden one-day tour
Kawachi Wisteria Garden is selected as a beautiful place of the real world 10 and is a private
garden at the Mountain foot of Sarakura in Kitakyushu-city and the garden is opened to the
public seasonally during the wisteria season which usually peaks around late April to
middle of May.
Tour date : April 28, 29, 30, May 2, 3, 4, 5, 2023
・English speaking guide escorts and guides you during the tour
・A private vehicle with 9 seats is utilized during the tour
・Start and end of the tour is JR Kokura station in Kitakyushu-city
・Number of person : 2 to 8
Itinerary
9:30 Depart JR Kokura station in Kitakyushu-city
15:00 Arrive JR Kokura station
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| 6 to 8 person | 7,000 JPY |
Where to visit
The tour takes you Kawachi Wisteria garden and featured tourist destinations in Kitakyushu-city,
and operated during Kawachi Wisteria blossom period from late April to middle of May depending
on the Wisteria condition.
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Kawachi Wisteria Garden famous for its spectacularly presented, large numbers of wisteria flowers. The garden’s most prominent features are two, roughly 100 meter long tunnels made of wisteria trees of differing varieties and colors, ranging from white to dark purple. |
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The castle had a five fold and six layered donjon and it was built in the
architectural style called “Kara-zukuri”. Then, it served as a residence of the
Ogasawara clan. In 1866, it was burnt down by the Choshu War, and the
existing castle was reconstructed in 1959.
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Location of Kitakyushu-city
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Private vehicle for Kyushu tour
Our service is to provide the Customized Private tour by the use of Private vehicle
as for a transportation.
In Kyushu, Public transportation such as JR train and Bus only covers major cities.
However, by using Private vehicles, you can enjoy traveling to various attractive
tourist destinations such as Nature, Onsen resorts, and those off the beaten path.
Private vehicle is utilized as per number of persons and duration of the tour.
Small group travelers ; less than 7 persons
・ Japan Taxi : max 3 persons
・ TOYOTA VELLFIRE : max 5 persons
・ TOYOTA HIACE : max 8 persons
TOYOTA VELLFIRE
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English-speaking driver escorts you in accordance with the Itinerary.
Chinese-speaking driver is available.
Large group travelers ; more than 7 persons
・Small size bus : max 25 persons
・Medium size bus : max 30 persons
・Large size bus : max 45 persons
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Licensed English-speaking guide takes you the pleasant places in accordance
with the Itinerary.
6 days Kyushu tour / International region
The northwestern coastline of Kyushu faces overseas countries and many areas
of the region have developed as international cities.
The areas to introduce are Nagasaki, Shimabara, Unzen, Dazaifu, Kitakyushu
and Fukuoka.
Creating Exclusive Private tour
Exclusive Private tour will be created by our experts, who will talk and confirm various
things with you.
We have prepared the following Suggested Itinerary for making the Optimal plan
exclusively for you by confirming a lot of things as follows.
Things to be confirmed : your country, number of persons, tour date and duration,
Area and Places to be visited, Accommodation, Experiences what to do and Meals
Suggested Itinerary
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Day 1 : Depart from Fukuoka → Nagasaki Day 2 : Nagasaki Day 4 : Dazaifu Day 5 : Kitakyushu Day 6 : Fukuoka |
Itinerary
Nagasaki is located in the northwest of Kyushu and has a natural harbor suitable for
trade with overseas countries.
And then, Nagasaki became Japan’s first international city and has a unique culture that
is a mix of European, Chinese and Japanese cultures.
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
Enjoy the magnificent view of Nagasaki from 333 meters sea level
Lunch at Dejima Wharf
Exploring Dejima
the artificial island used as a Dutch trading port and it was only open
gateway to Europe during Japan’s National isolation until 1853
Dinner at the restaurant in Nagasaki
Stay in Nagasaki
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Nagasaki has many features, like a microcosm of Japanese history, including
Japanese Christianity, internationalization, industrial modernization, and a desire
for World Peace.
Schedule
Breakfast at the Hotel
Visiting the places for World Peace, the Atomic Bomb dropped in 1945
・Peace Park ; Peace Statue, Peace Fountain
Lunch atChina town
One of the big three China town in Japan
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
Dinner at the restaurant in Nagasaki
Stay in Nagasaki
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Shimabara spreads in the foot of gentle Mount Unzen and facing to Ariale sea.
Unzen is a gentle Onsen resort situated in the Unzen National Park. The Resort area
was originally developed for foreigners as a place close to Nagasaki.
Schedule
After breakfast, check out the Hotel in Nagasaki
=== Drive to Shimabara, 1 hour and 30 minutes ===
Exploring Shimabara where is a Castle town
Visit Shimabara Castle
Lunch, local cuisine
=== Drive to Unzen, 30 minutes ===
Visit Nita Pass
Exploring Unzen jigoku
Dinner at the Hotel
Stay in Unzen onsen
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Dazaifu is one of the most attractive tourist destinations in Fukuoka-prefecture
to experience Japanese traditional culture. From the late 7th century to the late
12th century, Dazaifu was the western capital of Japan and controlled Kyushu.
Schedule
After breakfast, check out the Hotel in Unzen
=== Drive to Dazaifu using Expressway, 2 hours and 30 minutes ===
Exploring Dazaifu
Site of Dazaifu Government Office
Shrine approach path
Visit Dazaifu tenmangu shrine
Drive to Kitakyushu using Expressway, 1 hour and 30 minutes ===
Dinner at the restaurant in Kitakyushu
Stay in Kiyakyushu
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Kitakyushu is the 2nd largest city in Kyushu and is located at the northern tip of Kyushu.
It is the gateway between Kyushu and Honshu and has long between important location
for industry shipping and land transport. Kitakyushu was chosen for Japan’s modern steel
industry from the 17 candidate locations selected all over Japan and Steel works operation
was started in 1901. Since then the city greatly contributed to Japan’s Industrial modernization.
Schedule
After breakfast, check out the Hotel in Kiyakyushu
Exploring Kitakyushu
Visit Kokura Castle
Exploring Higashida
=== Drive to Fukuoka usig Expressway, 1 hours and 15 minuted ===
Dinner at the restaurant in Fukuoka
Stay in Fukuoka
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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.
Schedule
Breakfast at the Hotel
Free and Easy in Fukuoka
Dinner at the restaurant in Fukuoka
Stay in Fukuoka
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Traveling route
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Transportation & Tour guide arrangement
We offer the Package tour traveling in Kyushu by the use of a Private vehicle
as for a transportation and escorted by English-speaking driver or Licensed tour guide.
In Kyushu, Public transportation such as JR and Bus only cover major cities.
However, by using a Private vehicle, you can enjoy traveling to various attractive
tourist destinations such as nature, Onsen resorts, and unique cities.
Private vehicle
Type of the private vehicle is selected depending on the number of traveler and luggage, and
preference of car.
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1)Small number of travelers ; up to 6 or 7 person
・Private vehicle : Taxi with 9 seats or with 4 seats
・Tour guide : English-speaking driver
2) Large number of travelers ; more than 6 or 7 person
・Private vehicle : Bus ( Coach ) with 25 seats, or 30 seats or 45 seats
・Tour guide : Licensed English speaking Tour guide
Tour guide
1)Small number of travelers ; up to 6 or 7 person
English-speaking driver takes you any placed as per Itinerary and works as tour guide.
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2)Large number of travelers ; more than 6 or 7 person
Licenced English-speaking Tour guide
No matter how many times you’ve visited Japan, a Licensed tour guide will help you
see Japan, Kyushu in a new light. Go on a comfortable and informative journey,
seeing and doing things like a local. This is the best way to experience Japan and
Kyushu in depth and on a whole new level.
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From tradition, culture, and history to modern-day customs and fashion, you can take in-depth tours
of Japan with a knowledgeable guide. Enjoy far more than you could on your own traveling with
someone who is at home and familiar with the area.
Note : Chinese speaking driver for a private vehicle or Licenced Chinese speaking guide also can be
organized
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