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.

 

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Model Itinerary

This itinerary is a curated sample of our bespoke experiences. Use it as a foundation,

and let us tailor every detail to match your personal interests and pace.

 

 

Yanagawa & Dazaifu One-Day Tour

 

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.

 

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Model Itinerary

This itinerary is a curated sample of our bespoke experiences. Use it as a foundation,

and let us tailor every detail to match your personal interests and pace.

 

Drive to Dazaifu

Site of Dazaifu Government Office

Shrine approach path

Visit Dazaifu tenmangu shrine 

Drive to Fukuoka

17:00 Arrive at the designated place in Fukuoka; tour concludes

 

 

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.

 

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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:

 

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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.

 

Iseya, in Obama Unzen

Hotel Sansenkaku, in Beppu

Yuno-sato Hayama, in Beppu

Hotel CONCERTO Nagasaki

AMANE RESORT Seikai, in Beppu

Hotel Indigo, in Nagasaki

Sozankyo, in Aso

The Blossom Hakata Premier, in Fukuoka-city

Phoenix Seagaia Resort, in Miyazaki

Stadium City Hotel Nagasaki

Unzen Fukudaya, in Unzen Onsen

Taisenkaku, in Harazuru Onsen

Ohana, cultural asset, in Yanagawa

Wataya Besso, in Ureshino Onsen

Kamenoi Hotel, in Beppu

 

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Authentic Japanese & local experience

 

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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

 

 

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.

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.

Shiraike-Jigoku　

White Pound Hell, the colorless water that naturally spouts from the ground mysteriously

turn creamy white. 

Kamado-Jigoku　

Shibaseki district

It takes about 5 minutes by car or bus from Kannawa district to this Shibaseki district.　

 

Chinoike-Jigoku　

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.

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Tour date : April 28, 29, 30, May 2, 3, 4, 5, 2023

 

 

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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.

 

Kawachi Wisteria garden 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.

Kokura Castle 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.

 

 

Location of Kitakyushu-city

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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.

 

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Schedule  places to be explored	Stay
Day 1 : Depart from Fukuoka → Nagasaki  Day 2 : Nagasaki           Day 3 : Shimabara and Unzen Day 4 : Dazaifu  Day 5 : Kitakyushu  Day 6 : Fukuoka	Nagasaki Nagasaki Unzen Kitakyushu Fukuoka Fukuoka

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Itinerary

 

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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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Dinner at the restaurant 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.

 

 

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Private vehicle

 

Type of the private vehicle is selected depending on the number of traveler and luggage, and

preference of car.

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

 

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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

 

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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.

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.

 

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Note : Chinese speaking driver for a private vehicle or Licenced Chinese speaking guide also can be 

organized

 

 

 

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Trail, Trekking and Cycling

 

Hakata temple & shrine town trail, in Fukuoka-prefecture

 

Hakata temple and shrine town is located within walking distance of JR ]Hakata Station and

there are many Temples and Shrines where you can feel and soak up the ambience of true

traditional Japanese culture.

The history of Hakata temple and shrine town started with the dispatch of Japanese cultural and

political missions to China in the 7^th century. Afterwards the area prospered as the hub of Hakata,

which at the time was the largest port trading city in Japan.

There are many valuable artefacts and monuments here, including Tochoji temple, Kushida

Shrine, Jotenji temple, Shofukuji temple as well as Engakuji temple.

It is also surprising that Hakata has little recognition for being the origin of many culinary staples

such as Udon and Soba noodles, Manju (steamed bun), Uiro (steamed cake made of rice flour),

and traditional beverages like Japanese green tea.

This important historical area is also the location of Japan’s first Zen-temple and Shingon-temple.

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Maple Yaba Cycling Road, in Nakatsu, Oita-prefecture

 

Maple Yaba Cycling Road is a bicycle path that uses the abandoned Yabakei

Railway line and was established in 1982. As it uses the old railway line,

the gradient is gentle and it is a recommended cycling course for beginners.

You can enjoy many scenic spots such as the autumn leaves and the “Ao no Cave

” made famous by Kikuchi Kan’s “Beyond Gratitude and Revenge”, and it is a

cycling road with a wide variety of routes including tunnels and iron bridges that

use the old railway line.

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Trekking in Hiraodai Karst Plateau, Kitakyushu-city, Fukuoka-prefecture

 

Hiraodai Karst Plateau is also part of Kitakyushu Quasi-National Park along with Mount Sarakura

and one of the three largest karst plateau in Japan along with the Akiyoshi-dai Plateau and the 

Shikoku Karst.  It is located in southeastern part of Kitakyushu-city. At altitudes between 400 and

600 meters above sea level and stretching 6 km from north to south and 2 km from east to west.  

There are a lot of hiking courses you can enjoy, and best season are spring and autumn. 

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Trekking in Mount Sarakura, Kitakyushu-city, Fukuoka-prefecture

 

Mount Satakura is a part of Kitakyushu Quasi-National Park and is located in Yahata-higashi.

The height of the mountain is 633 metre from the sea level. The 8 courses have developed from

Mount Sarakura Cable Car Station to the summit of the mountain.

It takes about 120 minutes and form Cable Car Station to the top of the mountain.

Spectacular view from  the summit of mount Sarakura can be enjoyed.

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Study tours in Kyushu

 

We are  providing the Study tours in Kitakyushu and Nagasaki from the viewpoint

of SDGs.

 

SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals), otherwise known as the Global Goals, are

a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people

enjoy peace and prosperity and which is a collection of 17 Global Goals. 

The Goals to be achieved vary by country and region and the solutions and difficulty

to reach the Goals also differ. Kitakyushu and Nagasaki are the best places of SDGs.

Because the histories, current environmental leadership and further plans of those

areas are related to all 17 Goals, therefore the solutions for each participant can

be found.

 

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What to learn

 

UNSCO World Herigate / Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution 

Kitakyushu one-day tour	Nagasaki one-day tour	Japan’s Industrial modernization tour

 

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