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

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 

Optional site to be visited

・Nyokodo

・Sanno Shrine

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

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

Optional site to be visited

・Nyokodo

・Sanno Shrine

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

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

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. Fukuoka International Airport with direct flights from from

Asia, Guam and Honolulu. So when visiting Kyushu, the city is a great

starting point for exploring Kyushu.

Kitakyushu

Kitakyushu is 2nd largest city in Kyushu with 920,000 population.

Kitakyushu possesses numerous tourist attractions. Nature areas

including Mt. Sarakura where the most dynamic night view in the

World, Castle town area Kokura where Japanese traditional culture

can be experienced, Mojiko Retro facing Kanmon Strait where

beautiful Strait and also Industrial area Yahata where is industrial

area has many Industrial Heritages.

Dazaifu

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.

Geographically, it served as the front line of Japan’s diplomacy and defense,

as well as it is gate way to the Asian continent. A special location worth visiting

is Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, with more than 8.5 million tourists visiting annually.

Itoshima

Itoshima is located next to Fukuoka-city, the north side is facing the Genkai

Sea and has beautiful beaches and an intricate coastline created by dynamic

wave activity There is a plain and several low mountains between the coastline

in the north and Seburu mountain range in the south creating a serene and

tranquil landscape.

Yanagawa

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. Yanagawa  was once a Castle town of the Tachibana

domain. Features of Yanagawa are the Canal boat cruise and Eel cuisine.

Munakata & Fukutsu

Munakata Region is located in the west part of  Fukuoka-prefecture 

facing the Genkai Sea. There are many beautiful seas and religious sites

that have UNESCO World Heritage status including  the

Sacred Island of Okinoshima and other Associated Sites.

Asakura

Asakura is located in south of Fukuoka Prefecture and spreads over

the Chikugo plains of the Chikugo River basin. It is a thriving area of

agriculture and possesses natural scenery that is rich and relaxing.

It also includes the tranquil Harazuru Onsen resort on the river and the

and the historical Akizuki castle ruin.

Ukiha

The most enjoyable experience is Fruit picking through the year.

Ukiha blessed with nature where many orchards spread out at the foot of 

Mino mountain range. Yoshii, in the center of Chikugo flourished as a

post town during the Edo period, and there a lot of Sake brewery. 

Yame

The country of Green tea, Yame is a rural tranquil region of Japanese tea

cultivation and the traditional crafts manufacturing.The recommendable

experience is to have Gyokuro tea which is the highest grade of

Japanese tea cultivated in Hoshino village. 

Saga

Saga is located in the Saga Plain where is spreading from the foot of

Mt. Seburi. And southern part of Saga is facing to Ariake Bay.

The Yoshinogari ruins where rice cultivation first began in Japan

2400 years ago. And the place made a great contribution to the

Japanese Industrial Revolution as the starting place of industrialization.

Karatsu & Yobuko

Karatsu was prospered from ancient times as an important

 trading port, Yobuko famous for fresh squid cuisines

Takeo & Ureshino

Takeo is a Onsen Resort, located west of Saga–city,

and has 1200 years history

Arita

Arita is located in the north side of Saga and surrounded by mountain ranges.

It was the first place in the early 17^th century to produce porcelain in Japan

and is know as the home of Japanese porcelain. These precious pieces are

famous for their bright, elegant picture drawn onto the transparent white

porcelain. Arita porcelain was exported to Europe in the later half of 17th

century and greatly influenced European pottery.

Imari

Imari is most notable because of Imari porcelain which has a 400 years history.

The city borders Arita to the south and embraces the natural port of Imari Bay.

The porcelain was exported from the port of Imari specifically for the European

export trade and became known as Imari porcelain. Nearby Okawachiyama is

a famous porcelain village and with it’s more than 30 potteries is a

recommended place to visit.

Kashima & Tara

Kashima is southern part of Saga, facing to Ariake sea, 

Yutoku Inari Shrine is one of the famous Inari shrine in Japan

Nagasaki

Nagasaki-city became Japan’s first international city since Nagasaki port

opened in 1571 and has a unique culture that is a mix of European,

Chinese and Japanese culture. 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. And it played a major part in Japan’s 

industrial modernization and was the site of the Atomic bomb used in WW2.

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. The scenery of Unzen jigoku has an other worldly

sense with white steam rising from the ground over a wide area.

At any time of the year the natural scenery of Unzen is beautiful.

Shimabara

Shimabara is consist of two cities on Shimabara peninsula, Shimabara-city

west side of peninsula and Minami-Shmabara city south-west side of peninsula.

The region offers various enjoyable things such as Nature, Onsen,

Castle town of Shimabara-city, and Christian Pilgrimage sites in Minami-

Shimabara-city such as Hara Castle Ruins and Hory Mary-Kannon.

Sasebo & Huis Ten Bosch

Sasebo is located on the Kitamatsuura Peninsula facing the Genkai

Sea with  must visit attraction, is a theme park modelled

on a Dutch villagnumerous small Islands and is often called “ 99 Island”.

The 99 Islands cruise is a relaxing and reinvigorating experience.

Huis Ten Bosch, ae reproducing the rows of houses and streets even

including a recreation of Huis Ten Bosch Palace in the Netherlands.

Hirado

Hirado is the first place where Portuguese ships landed in Japan in 1549,

and after that St. Francis Xavier visited in 1550, and Japanese

Christianity started here in Hirado. In the 1580s, the Portuguese

established a trading station, followed soon by the Dutch and the British.

Hirado is located north-west side of Nagasaki and facing to Genkai Sea,

and is mainly composed of Kitamatsuura Peninsula, Hirado Island and

Ikitsuki Island, which are connected by Hirado bridge and Ikitsuki bridge.

Kumamoto

Kumamoto is the 3rd largest city in Kyushu located almost in the center

of Kyushu, with Aso region on the east side and the Ariake Sea on the

west side. 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.

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. 

Daikanbo peak, on the outer edge of the Aso Caldera is a must place

to visit offering panoramic views of the magnificent scenery including the

five mountains of Aso and the serene and beautiful green plains below.

Amakusa

Amakusa is situated on an archipelago consisting of several island on the

west side of Kumamoto. It possesses a beautiful lush green landscape and

natural geological formations giving the islands the designation “national

Geopark”. Marine activities such dolphin watching, boat tours, seafood & 

local delicacies can be enjoyed. Amakusa also has an important historical

significance to Christians.

Hitoyoshi

Hitoyoshi is a castle town on the kumagawa river. Also know as

Kyushu’s “little Kyoto,” it is known for it’s onsen resort, limestone

caves, castle ruins, river boat riding, steam locomotive, limestone

cave and local distillery

Takachiho

Takachiho is located just south of the Aso region and offers dynamic

nature and a serene spiritual experience. Beautiful and breath taking

Takachiho Gorge was created by volcanic activity of the Aso area and

this spectacular deep and narrow V-shaped gorge consists columnar

joins carved out by erosion due to the water flow of the Gokase over

many years.

Hyuga

Hyuga is a bay city, facing the Hyuga nada Sea. Famous for it’s surfing

and seascapes. The spectacular scenery of exposed pillar like rock cliffs

have an artistic appearance created by weathering and the relentless 

raging waves.

Miyazaki & Nichinan

Miyazaki & Nichinan facing the Pacific Ocean is located in a subtropical

region. The landscape is beautiful with it’s combination of sunshine and

ocean views. It possesses ocean resorts, wild animals and many historical

and religious places such as castles and seaside shrines.

Kirishima

The Onsen Resort located at the foot of the Kirishima mountains.

Kirishima jingu Shrine is one of the most beautiful shrines in Kyushu

surrounded by forest. You can enjoy hiking trails with spectacular

mountain views and soak in volcanic hot springs.

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. Kagoshima prospered in the Edo period 

as a castle town. Tenmonkan is the biggest shopping arcade and here

you can dine on local cuisines, especially succulent meats and also enjoy

the vibrant night life, bars and restaurants.

Sakura-jima Island

Sakurajima Island is the symbol of Kagoshima.
The smoke and steam rises almost every day from the active volcano

Minamidake. Formerly an island, it became connected with the Osumi 

Peninsula in 1914 when lava from its summit closed the channel between

 the two. Observation points on the island can be accessed by ferry.

Ibusuki & Satsuma peninsula

Ibusuki is known for it’s hot spring Onsen Resort, and it’s famous natural

steam sand baths  located on Kinko bay. To the east the Satsuma peninsula 

offers spectacular ocean views and this peaceful rural area is know as the

“home of the sweet potato”.

Chiran

Chiran is a small town in the middle of the Satsuma Peninsula. It is called

a “small Kyoto” and has a preserved Samurai district including a collection 

of Samurai houses and gardens. Another interesting place to visit is the

Chiran Peace Museum.

 福岡市

 北九州市

 太宰府 & 宇美

 糸 島

 柳 川

 朝 倉

 東峰村

 うきは&久留米

 八 女

 星野村

 宗 像

 大 島

  福 津

 筑豊&京築&豊前

 佐賀市&吉野ヶ里

 唐津&呼子

 有田＆伊万里

 武雄&嬉野

 鹿島&太良

 長崎市

 島 原

 雲 仙

 平 戸

 佐世保

 別 府

 湯布院

 玖珠 & 九重

 大分 & 臼杵

 奥豊後

 豊後高田 & 国東

 宇佐 & 安心院

 中津 & 耶馬渓

 熊本市

 阿 蘇

 黒川温泉&小国

 天 草

人 吉

 高千穂

 日 向

 宮崎 & 日南

 鹿児島

 桜 島

 指宿&薩摩半島

 知 覧

 霧 島

 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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。

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。

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。

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。

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」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。

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.

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.

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.

Exploring the most recommended Onsen resorts Beppu and Yufuin. 

Two Onsen resorts are located in Oita-prefecture, and have different

fascinating features. Oita-prefecture is on the north-eastern area of

Kyushu and a representative Onsen resort area in Japan.

The dynamic nature of Aso and Takachiho where is spreading around

Mount Aso. Mount Aso is the largest active volcano in Japan, and is

among the largest in the world. The present Aso caldera formed as a

result of four huge caldera eruptions occurring over a range of

90,000 to 300,000 years ago. 

Kitakyushu offers a lot of sightseeing spots such as scenic beauty

places including the most dynamic night veiw in the World.

The tour offers a lot of excitement that you have never experienced

before.

Exploring Kumamoto, Aso and Takachiho.  Kumamoto was

prosperous as a castle town; Kumamoto Castle is one of the

three great castles in Japan. Aso has the world’s largest caldera

and the active volcano give a lot of excitements. Takachiho

offers dynamic and beautiful Takachiho Gorge.