12 days Kyushu tour
This is the Model plan for making your Customized tour.
Exploring the whole of Kyushu from Fukuoka using a private vehicle, and visiting the popular
destinations.
First visit is Nagasaki where is located north-west side of Kyushu and then go Shimabara
peninsula and visit gentle Onsen resort Unzen. Transfer to Kumamoto by a Ferry and Travel
in Castle town Kumamoto. Go down to Southern tip of Kyushu, Ibusuki and Satsuma peninsula
where is subtropical nature region. Travel the southernmost major city Kagoshima and exploring
Sakura-jima Island where has active volcano. Transfer to east side of Kyushu facing to Pacific
Ocean and exploring Nicihnan, Miyazaki and Hyuga. Go to north-east side of Kyushu, and travel
to Takachiho. At the center of Kyushu is Aso where the dynamic nature with world’s largest caldera.
Northern part of Kyushu, visiting Yufuin where is a beautiful and tranquil Onsen Resort and exploring
Beppu where is one of the most famous Onsen resort in Japan and the yield hot spring volume is
No.1 in Japan. Journey in Northern tip of Kyushu, Kitakyushu where is the Industrial Innovation city
contributed to Japan’s Industrial modernization. Final destination is Fukuoka where is heart of Kyushu
enjoy shopping and sightseeing.
1) less than 8 person
Chartered taxi with English speaking driver who navigates the tour
2) more than 9 person
Chartered bus with Japanese speaking driver,
English speaking tour leader navigates the tour
・Accommodations is selected as per your required grade, room conditions and expense
Your Customized tour will be designed based on the following Model Itinerary according to
specific date and duration of the travel in consideration of expense and preferences.
Further more, if you have specific places to be visited or you want do any experiences,
those items can be combined in your tour.
Where to Explore
Day 1 : Depart Fukuoka → Nagasaki, stay Nagasaki
Day 2 : Shimabara and Unzen, stay Unzen
Day 3 : Kumamoto, stay Kumamoto
Day 4 : Ibusuki and Satsuma peninsula, stay Ibusuki
Day 5 : Kagoshima and Sakura-jima Island, stay Kagoshima
Day 6 : Nichinan and Miyazaki, stay Miyazaki
Day 7 : Hyuga and Takachiho, stay Aso
Day 8 : Aso, stay Kurokawa Onsen
Day 9 : Yufuin and Beppu, stay Beppu
Day 10 : Kitakyushu, stay Kitakyushu
Day 11 : Fukuoka, stay Fukuoka
Day 12 : Return to Home
Day by Day
Day 1 Welcome to Fukuoka, Nagasaki
Upon arrival at Fukuoka International Airport you will be greeted our representative.
After you will receive the introduction of the tour, your customized tour used a private
vehicle is started.
You will drive to Nagasaki using Kyushu Expressway to Tosu and
then to Nagasaki using Nagasaki Expressway when you go through a long tunnel of
Nagasaki-Dejima Road, the wonderful view of Nagasaki will be spread out in front of you.
Nagasaki is the city in harmony with foreign countries cultures and has significant Japanese
histories. Visit Ground Zero of Atomic bomb where is the place exploded on Aug. 9, 1945 and
Peace statue that was made to pray World Peace in Peace Park.
Lunch at China town where is one of the big three China town in Japan ; recommended
dishes are Chanpon and Sara-udon which are local specialities created in Nagasaki.
Walking to Glover Garden through the Glover Street where many souvenir shops are lined
up on the both side of the street. Just before the entrance of Glover Garden, beautiful Oura
Cathedral can be seen which is listed on UNESCO World Heritage and is Japan’s oldest
Gothic-style Cathedral. Glover Garden is 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; you can enjoy a beautiful scenery of Nagasaki Port.
Stay in Nagasaki
Type of Hotel : Western style
Where to stay : around JR Nagasaki Station and around Ohato & Dejima tram Station
Dinner in Nagasaki
Where to eat : around JR Nagasaki Station and around Ohato & Dejima tram Station
What to eat : various authentic Japanese cuisines, Sea food caught around Nagasaki,
Chinese food
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Welcome to Fukuoka
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Peace Statue |
China Town |
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Glover Street & Oura Cathedral |
Glover Garden |
Stay Nagasaki |
Local specialty & Souvenir in Nagasaki
Castelllla, Chinese confectioneries, Nagasaki bekko, Hasamiyaki Porcerain
Goto Udon
After breakfast, check out the Hotel. Drive to Isahaya by the use of Nagasaki express way
and then head to Shimabara peninsula through National road by enjoying landscape of
beautiful mountain and calm Ariake Sea. Shimabara is a Castle town located mountain foot
of Unzen. Shimabara Castle was built in 1625. It was an almost rectangular flatland castle
and also it was a superb example of a castle where three layered yagura turrets were placed
at strategic points around the five-layered donjon.
Lunch in Shimabara to enjoy local cuisine Guzoni, which was 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.
After lunch, drive from Shimabara to Unzen enjoying countryside scenery. At Unzen, Visit
Nita Pass where is one of the best scenic spot in Unzen; you can get panorama view which
encompasses Ariake Sea, Amakusa Island and also Mt. Aso. Another recommended place
is Unzen jigoku where 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
Type of Hotel : Jpanese style Onsen Hotel.
Where to stay : Unzen Onsen resort
Dinner at Hotel : Japanese style Kaiseki dinner
featured cuisines ; Nagasaki beef, Seafood caught in Tachibana bay, local special dishes used
local seasonel ingredients grown by local farmer
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Drive to Shimabara
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Shimabara Castle |
Local cuisine Guzoni |
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Nita Pass |
Unzen jigoku |
Stay Unzen Onsen |
Local specialty & Souvenir in Shimabara and Unzen
Toramaki (sweet ), Cherry bean ( snack mede by ikari bean), Shimabara Somen
Yusenbei (snack), Marine products
Day 3 Kumamoto
After breakfast, check out the Hotel. 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 foot of 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 which is
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. Recommended Japanese garden is
Suizenji-koen Park where is 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.
Check in the Hotel in Kumamoto in the center of Kumamoto.
Stay in Kumamoto
Type of Hotel : Western style
Where to stay : Shimo-tori Shopping Street
Dinner at local restaurant
Where to eat : Shimo-tori Shopping Street where is gourmet area
What to eat : Japanese cuisines, Kumamoto Ramen, Aso beef
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Ferry to Kumamoto |
Kumamoto |
Sakurano-baba Josaien
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Kumamoto Castle |
Suizenji-koen Park |
Stay Kumamoto |
Local specialty & Souvenir in Kumamoto
Karashi renkon (mustard filled in lotas root), Pokemon cookie, Kumamoto Ramen
After breakfast, check out the Hotel. Drive to Kagoshima using Kyushu Expressway via
Yatsushiro and Hitoyoshi and go to Satsuma peninsula using Ibusuki Skyline road ;
Satsuma peninsula is calm countryside with subtropical atmosphere and extends about
50 kilometers south from Kagoshima.
Lunch at Tosenkyo ravine, enjoy the unique Somen noodle nagashi serving cold Somen
noodle that swim in the revolving container.
Visit Ikedako lake where the largest lake in Kyushu and is known as the legendary monster called Issy was live in. Exploring Nagasaki-bana cape where is the southernmost point of
Satsuma peninsula, and Ryugu Shrine that Urashima Taro legendary shrine. Enjoy Ibusuki
steaming sand baths along Kinko bay beach.
Stay in Ibusuki Onsen resort
Type of Hotel : Japanese style
Where to stay : Ibusuki Onsen resort
Dinner at Hotel : Japanese style Kaiseki dinner
featured cuisines : Sea foods caught in Statsuma such as bonito and silver-stripe round herring,
Satsuma pork and beef, local special dishes used local seasonel ingredients grown by local farmer
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Ikedako lake |
Somen noodle nagashi |
Nagasaki bana cape
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Ryugu Shrine |
Ibusuki Onsen, sand bath |
Stay Ibusuki Onsen |
Local specialty & Souvenir in Ibusuki and Satsuma peninsula
Chiran tea, Satsuma kintsuba(sweet), Katsuobushi (bonito flakes), Satsuma brown sugar
Day 5 Kagoshima & Sakura-jima Island
After breakfast, check out the Hotel. Drive to Kagoshima using National road along the
coast enjoy scenery of Kinko bay. Visit Sengan-en where is the most famous garden in
Kagoshima, made by Shimazu lord in the 19th century at the beautiful bay side Kinko bay.
The garden contains many historic artifacts that tell of its long history.
Lunch at featured restaurant, Ohkatei at Sengan-en, enjoy Satsuma (Kagoshima) local cuisine.
Transfer to Sakura-jim Island by Sakura-jima Ferry from Kagoshima port to Sakura-jima
port takes 15 minutes. Exploring Sakura-jima Island where there is active volcano with
three peaks, Kita-dake, Naka-dake and still active Minami-dake ; go around Michino eki
Sakura-jima, Yunohira Observatory , Arimura Lava Observatory and back to Sakara-jima
port, then return Kagoshima by ferry.
Stay in Kagoshima
Type of Hotel : Western style
Where to stay : Tenmonkan
Dinner at local restaurant
Where to est : Tenmonkan
What to eat : Japanese cuisines, seafoods, Kagosihma black pork cuisines,
Satsuma chicken cuisines
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to Kagoshima
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Sengan-en |
Ferry to Sakura-jima Island |
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Sakura-jima Island Lava observatry |
Sakura-jima Island |
Stay Kagoshima |
Local specialty & Souvenir in Kagoshima
Satsuma-age (deep-fried minced fish and vegetables), Karukan(sweet)
Satsuma kiriko ( cut glass)
Day 6 Nichinan & Miyazaki
After breakfast, check out the Hotel. Drive to Miyazaki-prefecture using Kyushu Expressway
from Kagoshima to Kajiki JCT and then Kariya using Higashi-kyushu Expressway
to Shibushi. Exploring Toi Cape where wild horses are living called Misaki-uma that are the
descendants of army horses left grazing and which became wild 300 years ago.
Lunch at Mitato-no-eki Meitsu, enjoy seafood cuisine.
Driving Nichinan coast enjoying subtropical scenery and visit Udo Shrine that is beautiful
and exciting shine in the cave of the cliff side facing the Pacific Ocean ; in legend, a goddess
of sea built a hut to give birth to a great god here. Exploring Sun Messe Nichinan where
Japan’s own replica of Moai Statues can be seen and enjoy a breath taking panoramic view
of the Pacific Ocean. Driving to north along Nichinan coast and visit Horikiri Pass where is
one of the best scenic spot in Nichinan ; The 60m altitude pass allows you to look down at
a beautiful view of the Pacific Ocean.
Stay in Miyazaki
Type of Hotel : Western style Hotel
Were to stay : around Miyazaki prefectural office
Dinner at local restaurant in Miyazaki
Were to eat : around Miyazaki prefectural office
What to eat : Japanese cuisines, Chickin nanban cuisine, Miyazaki ckickin
local cuisine Hiyajiru
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Nichinan coast |
Toi Cape |
Udo Shrine |
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Sun Messe Nichinan |
Horikiri Pass |
Stay Miyazaki-city |
Local specialty & Souvenir in Miyazaki
Mango, Chickin nanban cuisine, Miyazaki chickin, Miyazaki beef
After breakfast, check out the Hotel. Drive to Hyuga using Higashi Kyushu Expressway.
Hyuga is a bay city facing the Hyuga nada Sea where spectacle art collection of exposed
rocks created by raging wave. Visit Cruz sea where your wishes come true. Cruz Sea
is an area of ocean that appears to have a cross in it when viewed from an observatory.
After Huga, drive to Takachiho through the mountainous countryside.
Takachiho offers dynamic and beautiful Takachiho Gorge and here is the birthplace of
Japanese mythology.
Lunch at local restaurant at Takachiho.
Exploring Takachiho Gorge where a 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. The most recommended activity at Takachiho Gorge is Takachiho
Gorge boat riding that 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 where is a birth place of Japanese indigenous religion, Shinto.
Takachiho is the site of one of the best known legends of Japanese mythology.
Drive to Aso enjoying mountainous countryside landscape and about in hour dynamic
scenery of Aso caldera can be seen.
Stay in Aso
Type of Hotel : Japanese style
Where to stay : Southern part of Aso
Dinner at Hotel : Japanese style Kaiseki dinner
featured cuisines : Aso beef, Sea foods, a lot of local special dishes used local seasoneal
ingredients grown by local farmer
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Cruz Sea |
Takachiho, restaurants |
Takachiho Gorge
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Takachiho Gorge boat riding |
Amano Iwato Shrine |
Stay Aso |
Day 8 Aso
You will enjoy exploring Aso all the day today. After breakfast, check out the Hotel,
take the Aso Tourist Tram which is a private railroad offering a very scenic ride from
Takamori to Nakamatsu in the south east of the caldera; lovely and magnificent scenery
can be enjoyed on a pleasant 30minute train ride.
Lunch at local restaurant ; enjoy Aso beef and local cuisine Aso dengaku.
Drive to Aso mountain area using Aso Minami Panorama Line and visit Kusasenri-ga-hama
where 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. If weather condition is allow, you can go to
Mount Naka where is the largest active volcano in Japan, its peak is 1592 m above sea level.
Drive down to North Aso area using Aso Higashi Panorama Line enjoying beautiful scenery of
Aso mountain area. And through the Central Aso area drive to the Northern part of caldera,
Daikanbo where is one the best photo spot in Aso; you can see the perfect view of the five
peak of Mount Aso.
Stay in Kurokawa
Type of Hotel : Japanese style
Where to stay : Kurokawa Onsen
Dinner at Hotel : Japanese style Kaiseki dinner
featured cuisines : Aso beef, Oguni pork, freashwater trout, a lot of local special dishes used
local seasonel ingredients grown by local farmer
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Aso Tourist Tram |
Local restaurant |
Kusasenri-ga-hama
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Mount Naka |
Daikanbo |
Stay Kurokawa Onsen |
Local specialty & Souvenir in Aso
Aso beef, Soba noodle, Dago-jiru, Takana-meshi
After Japanese style breakfast at Ryokan, and check out the accommodation.
Drive to Yufuin through Yamanami Highway enjoying beautiful scenery of Handa Plateau.
Exploring Yufuin where is a beautiful and tranquil Onsen Resort harmonized with nature.
Walking the Yunotshubo Avenue where the avenue is started near JR Yufuin Station and
connected to Kinrinko lake ; there are 70 shops, gift shop, galleries, curiosity item shops
and cafes.
Lunch at local restaurant at Yunotsubo Avenue.
Visit Yufuin Floral Village where is the amusement facility that recreated the
street of the Cotswolds region in England. Recommended place to explore is Kinrinko lake
where is the landmark in Yufuin. Hot water gushes from the bottom of the lake, and hot steam
rises from its surface on a cold day. After Yufuin, on the way to Beppu, go to the top of
Mount Tsurumi by the use of a ropeway 800 metres up and Soaring 1375 metres into the sky,
and a breathtaking view overlooking Beppu can be enjoyed.
Transfer to Beppu where is one of the most famous Onsen resort in Japan.
Beppu’s most hyped attraction is Beppu Hell tour that is a collection of hot spring, and visit
Umi-jigoku where resemble of sea, this 200 metre deep, cobalt blue pond of boiling water
emerge 1200 years ago after a volcano explosion. Enjoy Foot bath in which people can bath
their feet, you can easily enjoy it without having to remove all your clothing, only the feet and
leg up to the knee are immersed.
Stay in Beppu
Type of Hotel : Western style
Where to stay : around JR Beppu Station, Kitahana area
Dinner at local restaurant in Beppu
Where to eat : around JR Beppu Station
What to eat : Japanese cuisines, Sea foods caught in the Bungo sea, Ryukyu, Bungo beef
Dango jiru ( local cuisine)
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Yunotsubo Avenue |
Yufuin Floral Village |
Kinrinko lake
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Mount Tsurumi |
Beppu Hell tour |
Stay Beppu |
Local specialty & Souvenir in Yufuin and Beppu
Bungo beef, Shiikake muchroom, Seki aji ( horse mackerel), Seki saba (mackerel ), Chochu
Doango jiru (local cuisine), Rukyu( sea food local cuisine)
Day 10 Kitakyushu
After breakfast, check out the Hotel. Drive to Kitakyushu using Higashi-Kyushu
Expressway via Usa and Nakatsu. Exploring Kitakyushu where is the second largest
city in Kyushu.Visit Kokura Castle which is 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 where 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.
After Mojiko Retro, drive to Higashida where Japan’s modern steel industry was started
as Yawata steel Works in 1901. Visit Higashida No.1 Blast Furnace which is 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.
Just before sunset, go to top of Mount Sarakura using the Cable car and Slope car in
10minutes. From 622 Metres sea level summit, you can enjoy the most dynamic night
view in the World; about 40km east to west and 10km south to north and also the number
of lighting to create the night view is the largest in the World.
Stay in Kitakyushu
Type of Hotel : Western style
Where to stay : around JR Kokura Station
Dinner in Kitakyushu
Where to eat; JR Kokura Station building, down town Kokura such as Kyomaci & Uomachi,
Tnakga Food Stall
What to eat : various authentic Japanese cuisines, local specialities such as
Kitakyushu Ramen, Oden at Tanga Food Stall
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Kokura Castle |
Mojiko Retro |
Mojiko Retro
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Higashida No.1 Blast Furnace |
Mount Sarakura, Night view |
Stay Kitakyushu |
Drive to Fukuoka-city using Kyushu Expressway.
of Kyushu’s politics, economy, culture, fashion as well as tourism. Fukuoka-city has
many kind of fascinating tourist attractions and abundant tourism materials.
Enjoy your free time for sightseeing, shopping and eating.
Stay in Fukuoka
Type of Hotel : Western style
Where to stay : around JR Hakata Station and Tenjin
Dinner in Fukuoka
Where to eat : around JR Hakata Station, Tenjin, Nakasu, Food Stall Yatai
What to eat : various authentic Japanese cuisines, local specialities such as
Hakara Ramen, Mizutaki and Motsunabe
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Tochoji temple |
Fukuoka Tower |
Tenjin
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Canal City Hakata |
Food Stall, Yatai |
Stay Fukuoka-city |
Local specialty & Souvenir in Fukuoka
Karashi mentaiko, Hakata textile, Hakata dool, Yame tea
Day 12 Return to Home
After breakfast, check out Hotel
Transfer to Airport
Return to Home
Enjoy your flight and see you next time
Travelling route
9 days Southern & Central Kyushu tour
This is the Model plan for making your Customized tour.
Exploring Southern & Central Kyushu from Fukuoka using a private vehicle and enjoy
diverse nature. First visit is Castle town Kumamoto and then drive to southern tip of Kyushu,
Kagoshima-prefecture where subtropical climate. Enjoy sand bath at Ibusuki Onsen resort.
Exploring Satsuma peninsula visiting Ikedako lake, Nagasaki-bana Cape and Chiran.
Travelling the southernmost major city Kagoshima and exploring Sakura-jima Island where
has active volcano. Visit Kirishima where is Onsen resort located mountain foot of Kirishima.
Transfer to east side of Kyushu facing to Pacific Ocean and exploring Nichinan, Miyazaki and
Hyuga. Go to north-east side of Kyushu, and travel to Takachiho. At the center of Kyushu is Aso
where the dynamic nature with world’s largest caldera. enjoy Japanese old town Kurokawa Onsen.
Exploring Yanagawa where is located southern part of Fukuoka.
Final destination is Fukuoka where is heart of Kyushu enjoy shopping and sightseeing.
1) less than 8 person
Chartered taxi with English speaking driver who navigates the tour
2) more than 9 person
Chartered bus with Japanese speaking driver,
English speaking tour leader navigates the tour
・Accommodations is selected as per your required grade, room conditions and expense
The Customized tour will be designed based on the following Model Itinerary according to
specific date and duration of the travel in consideration of expense and preferences.
Further more, if you have specific places to be visited or you want do any experiences,
those items can be combined in your tour.
Where to Explore
Day 1 : Depart Fukuoka → Kumamoto and Ibusuki, stay Ibusuki
Day 2 : Satsuma Peninsula, stay Kagoshima
Day 3 : Kagoshima, Sakurajima island and Kirishima, stay Kirishima
Day 4 : Kirishima, Nichinan and Miyazaki, stay Miyazaki
Day 5 : Hyuga, stay Takachiho
Day 6 : Takachiho, stay Aso
Day 7 : Yanagawa, stay Fukuoka
Day 8 : Fukuoka, stay Fukuoka
Day 9 : Return to Home
Day by Day
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Upon arrival at Fukuoka International Airport you will be greeted our representative. After you will receive the introduction of the tour, your customized tour used a private vehicle is started. You will drive to Kumamoto using Kyushu Expressway via Tosu. Kumamoto where is the third largest city in Kyushu. Lunch at Sakurano-baba Josaien located at the foot of 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 which is 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. After Komamoto, drive to Kagoshima-prefecture using Kyushu Expressway via Yatsushiro and Hitoyoshi and go to Ibusuki using Ibusuki Skyline road. Ibusuki is a Onsen resort represented Kyushu. Enjoy Ibusuki steaming sand baths along Kinko bay beach.
Stay in Ibusuki Type of Hotel : Japanese style Where to stay : Ibusuki Onsen resort
Dinner Where to eat : Hotel : Japanese style Kaiseki dinner What to eat : Kaiseki dinner; Sea foods caught in Statsuma such as bonito and silver-stripe round herring, Satsuma pork and beef, local special dishes used local seasonel ingredients grown by local farmer
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Kumamoto Castle |
Kumamoto Castle |
Sakurano-baba Josaien
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Ibusuki |
Sand bath |
Stay Ibusuki |
Local specialty & Souvenir in Kumamoto
Karashi renkon (mustard filled in lotas root), Pokemon cookie, Kumamoto Ramen
Day 2 Satsuma Peninsula
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Exploring Satsuma peninsula is calm countryside extends about 50 kilometers south from Kagoshima. Visit Nagasaki-bana where the cape of the southernmost point of Satsuma peninsula, and Ryugu Shrine that Urashima Taro legendary shrine. Ikeda-ko lake where the largest lake in Kyushu and is known as the legendary monster called Issy was live in. Lunch at Tosenkyo ravine, enjoy the unique Somen noodle nagashi serving cold Somen noodle that swim in the revolving container. Exploring Chiran where has Peace Museum for Kamikaze Pilots, and Samurai Residences constructed 250 years ago. Drive to Kagoshima using National road along the coast enjoy scenery of Kinko bay
Stay in Kagoshima at Type of Hotel : Western style Where to stay : Tenmonkan
Dinner at local restaurant Where to est : Tenmonkan What to eat : Japanese cuisines, seafoods, Kagosihma black pork cuisines, Satsuma chicken cuisines
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Nagasakibana Cape |
Ryugu Shrine |
Ikeda-ko lake
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Somen noodle nagashi |
Museum |
Stay Kagoshima |
Local specialty & Souvenir in Ibusuki and Satsuma peninsula
Chiran tea, Satsuma kintsuba(sweet), Katsuobushi (bonito flakes), Satsuma brown sugar
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After breakfast, check out the Hotel. Visit Sengan-en where is the most famous garden in Kagoshima-prefecture, made by Shimazu lord in the 19th century at the beautiful bay side Kinko bay. The garden contains Shoko Shuseikan registered on the UNESCO World Heritage that the museum of the Classics located here exhibits a various of objects related to the Shimazu family and the Satsuma domain. Lunch at featured restaurant, Ohkatei at Sengan-en, enjoy Satsuma (Kagoshima) local cuisine. Transfer to Sakura-jim Island by Sakura-jima Ferry from Kagoshima port to Sakura-jima port takes 15 minutes. Exploring Salura-jima Island where there is active volcano with three peaks, Kita-dake, Naka-dake and still active Minami-dake ; go around by chartered vehicle Michino eki Sakura-jima, Yunohira Observatory , Arimura Lava Observatory. Drive to Kirishima using via Kokubu .
Stay in Kirishima Type of Hotel : Japanese style Where to stay : Kirishima Onsen resort
Dinner Where to eat : Hotel What to eat : kaiseki dinner used local ingredients
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Sengan-en |
Shoko Shuseikan |
Ferry to Sakura-jima Island
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Sakura-jima Island Lava observatry |
Sakura-jima Island |
Stay Kirishima Onsen |
Local specialty & Souvenir in Kagoshima
Satsuma-age (deep-fried minced fish and vegetables), Karukan(sweet)
Satsuma kiriko ( cut glass)
Day 4 Kirishima & Nichinan & Miyazaki
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After breakfast, check out the Hotel. Visit Kirishima Shrine constructed in 1715 which is one of the most beautiful shrine in Kyushu, and is surrounded by forest. Drive to Nichinan coast (Pacific Ocean side) using Higashi Kyushu Expressway. Exploring Toi Cape where wild horses are living called Misaki-uma that are the descendants of army horses left grazing and which became wild 300 years ago. Driving Nichinan coast enjoying subtropical scenery and visit Udo Shrine that is beautiful and exciting shine in the cave of the cliff side facing the Pacific Ocean ; in legend, a goddess of sea built a hut to give birth to a great god here. Exploring Sun Messe Nichinan where Japan’s own replica of Moai Statues can be seen and enjoy a breath taking panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean. Driving to north along Nichinan coast and visit Horikiri Pass where is one of the best scenic spot in Nichinan ; The 60m altitude pass allows you to look down at a beautiful view of the Pacific Ocean.
Stay in Miyazaki Type of Hotel : Western style Were to stay : around Miyazaki prefectural office
Dinner at local restaurant in Miyazaki Were to eat : around Miyazaki prefectural office What to eat : Japanese cuisines, Chickin nanban cuisine, Miyazaki ckickin local cuisine Hiyajiru
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Kirishima Shrine |
Toi Cape |
Udo Shrine
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Sun Messe Nichinan |
Horikiri Pass |
Stay Miyazaki-city |
Local specialty & Souvenir in Miyazaki
Mango, Chickin nanban cuisine, Miyazaki chickin, Miyazaki beef
After breakfast, check out the Hotel. Drive to Hyuga using Higashi Kyushu Expressway.
Hyuga is a bay city facing the Hyuga nada Sea where spectacle art collection of exposed
rocks created by raging wave. Visit Cruz sea where your wishes come true. Cruz Sea
is an area of ocean that appears to have a cross in it when viewed from an observatory.
Exploring Umagase where Exciting scenery created by raging wave of Hyuga Sea. The
coastline here is a ria coastline, marked by intricate waterways sandwiched between cliffs.
After Huga, drive to Takachiho through the mountainous countryside.
Takachiho offers dynamic and beautiful Takachiho Gorge and here is the birthplace of
Japanese mythology. Exploring Takachiho Gorge where a narrow chasm cut through the
rock by the Gokase River. The nearly sheer cliffs lining the gorge are made of slow forming
volcanic basalt columns. The most recommended activity at Takachiho Gorge is Takachiho
Gorge boat riding that 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 where is a birth place of Japanese indigenous religion, Shinto.
Takachiho is the site of one of the best known legends of Japanese mythology.
Drive to Aso enjoying mountainous countryside landscape and about in hour dynamic
scenery of Aso caldera can be seen.
Stay in Aso at Japanese style Hotel.
Dinner at Hotel : Japanese style Kaiseki dinner
featured cuisines : Aso beef, Oguni pork, freashwater trout, a lot of local special dishes
used local seasonel ingredients grown by local farmer
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Day 6 Aso
You will enjoy exploring Aso all the day today. After breakfast, check out the Hotel,
take the Aso Tourist Tram which is a private railroad offering a very scenic ride from
Takamori to Nakamatsu in the south east of the caldera; lovely and magnificent scenery
can be enjoyed on a pleasant 30minute train ride.
Lunch at local restaurant ; enjoy Aso beef and local cuisine Aso dengaku.
Drive to Aso mountain area using Aso Minami Panorama Line and visit Kusasenri-ga-hama
where 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. If weather condition is allow, you can go to
Mount Naka where is the largest active volcano in Japan, its peak is 1592 m above sea level.
Drive down to North Aso area using Aso Higashi Panorama Line enjoying beautiful scenery of
Aso mountain area. And through the Central Aso area drive to the Northern part of caldera,
Daikanbo where is one the best photo spot in Aso; you can see the perfect view of the five
peak of Mount Aso.
Stay in Kurokawa
Type of Hotel : Japanese style
Where to stay : Kurowaka Onsen resort
Dinner at Hotel : Japanese style Kaiseki dinner
featured cuisines : Aso beef, Oguni pork, freashwater trout, a lot of local special dishes used
local seasonel ingredients grown by local farmer
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Local specialty & Souvenir in Aso
Aso beef, Soba noodle, Dago-jiru, Takana-meshi
Day 7 Yanagawa
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After breakfast, check out the Hotel. Drive to Yanagawa using Kyushu Expressway from Kumamoto to Miyama-yanagawa. Yanagawa is the former castle town has a Japanese traditional townscape where located in the Chikugo plain and facing to calm Ariake bay. The feature of the town is canal running all over the town that made more than 3000 years ago to be used for living and agriculture. Lunch at local restaurant to enjoy local speciality Eel Cuisine , Yanagawa is the birthplace of Steamed Eel that has more than 300 years history. There are many restaurants which have their long history and each restaurants have been keeping the traditional source and brand value. After lunch, the most recommended experience is Canal boat cruise that to board a small boat called the Donkobune and slowly go down the river skillfully maneuvered by a boatman with bamboo pole. A 30minutes cruise starting Okinohata and go around Ohana and Shotoen Garden can be enjoyed. Drive to Fukuoka using Kyushu Expressway in one hour.
Stay in Fukuoka Type of Hotel : Western style Hotel Where to stay : around JR Hakata Station and Tenjin
Dinner in Fukuoka Where to eat : around JR Hakata Station, Tenjin, Nakasu, Food Stall Yatai What to eat : various authentic Japanese cuisines, local specialities such as Hakara Ramen, Mizutaki and Motsunabe
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Local specialty & Souvenir in Yanagawa
Ariake-kai nori ( dri seaweed), Yanagawa ball ( decoration ball ), local Sake
Day 8 Fukuoka
After breakfast, exploring Fukuoka.
of Kyushu’s politics, economy, culture, fashion as well as tourism. Fukuoka-city has
many kind of fascinating tourist attractions and abundant tourism materials.
Enjoy your free time for sightseeing, shopping and eating.
Stay in Fukuoka
Type of Hotel : Western style Hotel
Where to stay : around JR Hakata Station and Tenjin
Dinner in Fukuoka
Where to eat : around JR Hakata Station, Tenjin, Nakasu, Food Stall Yatai
What to eat : various authentic Japanese cuisines, local specialities such as
Hakara Ramen, Mizutaki and Motsunabe
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Local specialty & Souvenir in Fukuoka
Karashi mentaiko, Hakata textile, Hakata dool, Yame tea
Day 9 Return to Home
After breakfast, check out Hotel
Transfer to Airport
Return to Home
Enjoy your flight and see you next time
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Yanagawa & Dazaifu one-day tour
Exploring two popular destinations in Fukuoka-prefecture, Yanagawa and Dazaifu
starting Fukuoka using a private vehicle.
Drive to Yanagawa using Kyushu Expressway, Yanagawa is the former castle
town has a Japanese traditional townscape where located in the Chikugo plain
and facing to calm Ariake bay. At Yanagawa, enjoy canal boat cruise and local
cuisine Eel or Sea food. After Yanagawa, drive to north and exploring Dazaifu
where about 1300 years ago, there was a government office to manage the
entire Kyushu and was known as the distant court from Kyoto.
・9:00 Depart Fukuoka
・Yanagawa
・Lunch at Yanagawa
・Dazaifu
・17:00 Arrive Fukuoka
Drive to Yanagawa using Kyushu Expressway via Kurume and Yame.
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17:00 Arrive Fukuoka, end of the tour
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Takachiho one-day tour
The tour is exploring Takachiho starting from Fukuoka using a private vehicle.
Takachiho offers dynamic and beautiful Takachiho Gorge and here is the birthplace of
Japanese mythology. It is the supposed site of legend where Amaterasu, the Shrine
Sun Goddess, disturbed by her brother’s cruel pranks, hid herself in a cave, prompting
the other gods and goddesses to try and lure her out. Enjoy the dynamic and beautiful
nature of Takachioho Gorge and find the roots of Japanese culture in the birth place of
Japanese mythology.
8:00 Start of the tour, depart Fukuoka
Transfer to Takachiho using Kyushu Expressway, 2 hours and 50 minutes
Takachiho shrine
lunch at Takachiho, Somen nagashi
Takachiho Gorge
Takachiho Gorge boat riding
Amano Iwato shrine
Transfer to Fukuoka using Kyushu Expressway
18:00 End of the tour, arrive at Fukuoka
Where to Explore
using Kyushu-Chuo Expressway to Yabe. Heading to Takashiho through the rural mountainous
area.
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Nagasaki 2 days tour
The tour is exploring Nagasaki starting from Fukuoka using a private vehicle.
The city has significant Japanese histories which creates unique cultures
and atmosphere. Only the trading port during National isolation period,
continue to faith of Christianity during ban period, contribute to Japan’s
industrial modernization, and experience of Atomic bomb.
Day 1 : Depart Fukuoka → Exploring Nagasaki
Peace Park, Glover Garden, Dejima, Mount Inasa
Day 2 : Exploring Nagasaki
Gunkan-jima island cruise, China Town
Return to Fukuoka
Where to explore
Day 1
8:00 Depart Fukuoka, start of the tour
Finally, when you go through a long tunnel of Nagasaki-Dejima Road, the wonderful view
of Nagasaki will be spread out in front of you.
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Glover Garden Walking to Glover Garden through the Glover Street where many souvenir shops are lined up on the both side of the street. Just before the entrance of Glover Garden, beautiful Oura Cathedral can be seen which is listed on UNESCO World Heritage and is Japan’s oldest Gothic-style Cathedral. Glover Garden is located on Minami-Yamate hill in Nagasaki-city, Glover Garden has nine Western style buildings including the Glover’s Residence which is also listed on UNESCO World Heritage; you can enjoy a beautiful scenery of Nagasaki Port. |
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Night view from Mount Inasa Drive to the Mount Inasa Slope car station and then go to top of Mount Inasa using Slope car. Enjoy the night view from Mount Inasa which is chosen the three Major Night View in Japan and the three Major Night View in the World along with Hong Kong and Monaco. |
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After breakfast, check out the Hotel and transfer to Nagasaki Port by the chartered vehicle.
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Return to Fukuoka using Nagasaki Expressway and Kyushu Expressway.
16:00 Arrive Fukuoka, end of the tour
Map of Nagasaki
Gunkan-jima island cruise
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6 days North-West Kyushu tour
This is the Model plan for making your Customized tour.
Exploring Northern & Central Kyushu from Fukuoka using a private vehicle, and
enjoying beautiful Japanese local scenery and numerous unique cultures.
First visit is Yobuko where is town of fishing industry, famous for Squid and next is Imari
where is renowned as porcelain town, and then travelling Nagasaki where is the city in
harmony with foreign countries cultures and has significant Japanese histories. Exploring
Shimabara peninsula and visiting castle town Shimabara and gentle Onsen resort Unzen.
Go to norther Kyushu and visit Yanagawa where is the former castle town has a Japanese
traditional townscape and canal boat cruise can be enjoyed. Journey in Northern tip of Kyushu,
Kitakyushu where is the Industrial Innovation city contributed to Japan’s Industrial
modernization. Final destination is Fukuoka where is heart of Kyushu enjoy shopping and
sightseeing.
1) less than 8 person
Chartered taxi with English speaking driver who navigates the tour
2) more than 9 person
Chartered bus with Japanese speaking driver,
English speaking tour leader navigates the tour
・Accommodations is selected as per your required grade, room conditions and expense
The Customized tour will be designed based on the following Model Itinerary according to
specific date and duration of the travel in consideration of expense and preferences.
Further more, if you have specific places to be visited or you want do any experiences,
those items can be combined in your tour.
Where to Explore
Day 1 : Depart Fukuoka → Yobuko → Imari, stay Nagasaki
Day 2 : Nagasaki, stay Nagasaki
Day 3 : Shimabara and Unzen, stay Unzen
Day 4 : Yanagawa, stay Kitakyushu
Day 5 : Kitakyushu, stay Fukuoka
Day 6 : Fukuoka, stay Fukuoka
Upon arrival at Fukuoka International Airport you will be greeted our representative.
After you will receive the introduction of the tour, your customized tour used a private
vehicle is started.
You will drive to Yobuko via Itoshoma where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Genkai
sea. At Yobuko where is a local fishing industry town famous for Squid and Morning Fish Market.
Lunch at local restaurant to enjoy fresh Squid that has a sweetness that melt upon the tongue.
In the finely crafted style of sashimi known as Ikezukuri, the flesh of still-living seafood is served.
Then drive to Imari where is the porcelain town has 400 years history and visit Okawachiyama
porcelain district, now there are about 30 potteries are manufacturing Imari porcelain.
After Imari, transfer to Nagasaki using Nagasaki Expressway and when you go through a long
tunnel of Nagasaki-Dejima Road, the wonderful view of Nagasaki will be spread out in front of you.
Stay in Nagasaki
Type of Hotel : Western style
Where to stay : around JR Nagasaki Station and around Ohato & Dejima tram Station
Dinner in Nagasaki
Where to eat : around JR Nagasaki Station and around Ohato & Dejima tram Station
What to eat : Japanese sea food, Chinese food, Western style food
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After breakfast, you will visit Ground Zero of Atomic bomb where is the place exploded on
Aug. 9, 1945 and Peace statue that was made to pray World Peace in Peace Park.
Exploring Dejima where was the artificial island used as a Dutch trading port and it was
only open gateway to Europe during Japan’s National isolation of Edo period from 1641
until 1857. At that time, many European technologies and cultures were introduced here
through Dutch.
Lunch at China town where is one of the big three China town in Japan ; recommended
dishes are Chanpon and Sara-udon which are local specialities created in Nagasaki.
Walking to Glover Garden through the Glover Street where many souvenir shops are lined
up on the both side of the street. Just before the entrance of Glover Garden, beautiful Oura
Cathedral can be seen which is listed on UNESCO World Heritage and is Japan’s oldest
Gothic-style Cathedral. Glover Garden is 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; you can enjoy a beautiful scenery of Nagasaki
Port. Drive to the Mount Inasa Slope car station and then go to top of Mount Inasa using
Slope car. Enjoy the night view from Mount Inasa which is chosen the three Major Night
View in Japan and the three Major Night View in the World along with Hong Kong and
Monaco.
Stay in Nagasaki at Hotel
Type of Hotel : Western style
Where to stay : around JR Nagasaki Station and around Ohato & Dejima tram Station
Dinner in Nagasaki
Where to eat : around JR Nagasaki Station and around Ohato & Dejima tram Station
What to eat : Japanese sea food, Chinese food, Western style food
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After breakfast, check out the Hotel. Drive to Isahaya by the use of Nagasaki express way
and then head to Shimabara through National road by enjoying landscape of beautiful
mountain and calm Ariake Sea. Shimabara is a Castle town located mountain foot of Unzen.
Shimabara Castle was built in 1625. It was an almost rectangular flatland castle and
also it was a superb example of a castle where three layered yagura turrets were placed at
strategic points around the five-layered donjon.
Lunch to enjoy local cuisine Guzoni, which was created during the Shimabara Rebellion of
1637. When Cristian were fought under the leader ship of Amakusa Shiro, they brought
various ingredients such as rice cake, fishes and vegetables, and made a stew.
After lunch, drive from Shimabara to Unzen enjoying countryside scenery. At Unzen, visit
Nita Pass where is one of the best scenic spot in Unzen; you can get panorama view which
encompasses Ariake Sea, Amakusa Island and also Mt. Aso. Another recommended place
is Unzen jigoku where 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
Type of Hotel : Japanese style
Where to stay : Unzen Onsen resort
Dinner
Where to ear : Hotel
What to eat : Kaiseki dinner used local ingredients
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After breakfast, check out the Hotel. Drive to Yanagawa using Kyushu Expressway
from Kumamoto to Miyama-yanagawa.
Yanagawa is the former castle town has a Japanese traditional townscape where located
in the Chikugo plain and facing to calm Ariake bay. The feature of the town is canal running
all over the town that made more than 3000 years ago to be used for living and agriculture.
Lunch at local restaurant to enjoy local speciality Eel Cuisine , Yanagawa is the birthplace
of Steamed Eel that has more than 300 years history. There are many restaurants which
have their long history and each restaurants have been keeping the traditional source and
brand value.
After lunch, the most recommended experience is Canal boat cruise that to board a small
boat called the Donkobune and slowly go down the river skillfully maneuvered by a boatman
with bamboo pole. A 30minutes cruise starting Okinohata and go around Ohana and Shotoen
Garden can be enjoyed.
After Yanagawa, drive to Kitakyushu using Kyushu Expressway to Kokura in Kitakyushu.
Kitakyushu is located at the northernmost point of Kyushu on the Kanmon Straits, separating
from Honshu, and it is gateway to Kyushu.
Stay in Kitakyushu
Type of Hotel : Western style
Where to stay : around JR Kokura Station
Dinner in Kitakyushu
Where to eat; JR Kokura Station building, down town Kokura such as Kyomaci & Uomachi,
Tnakga Food Stall
What to eat : various authentic Japanese cuisines, local specialities such as
Kitakyushu Ramen, Oden at Tanga Food Stall
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After breakfast, check out the Hotel.
Exploring Kitakyushu where is the second largest city in Kyushu and the city is the Industrial
Innovation city greatly contributed to Japan’s Industrial modernization.
Visit Kokura Castle which is one of the most famous land marks in Kitakyushu ; you can feel
the scenery of castle town more than 200 years ago.
Exploring Mojiko Retro where 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.
Lunch at Mojiko Retro, recommended local cuisine is Yaki curry ; latterly means baked curry
and is curry with rice topped with cheese and/or egg heated in oven.
After Mojiko Retro, drive to Higashida where Japan’s modern steel industry was started as
Yawata steel Works in 1901. Visit Higashida No.1 Blast Furnace which is
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. Transfer to Fukuoka using Kyushu Expressway.
Stay in Fukuoka
Type of Hotel : Western style
Where to stay : around JR Hakata Station and Tenjin
Dinner in Fukuoka
Where to eat : around JR Hakata Station, Tenjin, Nakasu, Food Stall Yatai
What to eat : various authentic Japanese cuisines, local specialities such as
Hakara Ramen, Mizutaki and Motsunabe
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of Kyushu’s politics, economy, culture, fashion as well as tourism. Fukuoka has
many kind of fascinating tourist attractions and abundant tourism materials.
Enjoy your free time for sightseeing, shopping and eating.
Stay in Fukuoka
Type of Hote : Western style
Where to stay : around JR Hakata Station and Tenjin
Dinner in Fukuoka
Where to eat : around JR Hakata Station, Tenjin, Nakasu, Food Stall Yatai
What to eat : various authentic Japanese cuisines, local specialities such as
Hakara Ramen, Mizutaki and Motsunabe
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Food Stall, Yatai |
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Itoshima one-day tour
Exploring Itoshima starting from Fukuoka-city using a private vehicle.
Itoshima is a resort town located next to Fukuoka–city and facing Genkai
Sea ; the dynamic wave makes beautiful coast line scenery, and on the
other side is surrounded majestic Seburi mountain range makes beautiful
country side landscape.
9:00 Depart Fukuoka
Sakurai Futamigaura
Lunch at Isonoya , Seafood restaurant
Sake brewery, Suginoya
Shopping, local market Ito saisai
17:30 Arrive Fukuoka
Where to Explore
9:00 Start of the tour
Private vehicle driver will meets you at designated place such as Airport or Hotel
and Itoshima tour is started.
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Location of Itoshima
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7 days Central Kyushu tour
This is the Model plan for making your Customized tour.
Exploring Central Kyushu from Fukuoka using a private vehicle, enjoying beautiful
scenery of Kyushu. First place to explore is Amakusa where is an archipelago located
west side of Kumamoto and show beautiful landscape. Next visit is Kumamoto where
has Kumamoto Castle which is one the great castle in Japan.
Exploring Takachiho where offers dynamic and beautiful Takachiho Gorge and here
is the birthplace of Japanese mythology.
Exploring Aso where the dynamic nature with world’s largest caldera and enjoy Japanese
traditional town Kurokawa Onsen.
Travelling Kuju where is a plateau resort area and is a part of Aso Kuju National Park.
Exploring Chikugo region where is agricultural industries spreading in the Kyushu’s
largest Chikugo plain and visiting Asakura and Ukiha. Final destination is Fukuoka
where is heart of Kyushu enjoy shopping and sightseeing.
1) less than 8 person
Chartered taxi with English speaking driver who navigates the tour
2) more than 9 person
Chartered bus with Japanese speaking driver,
English speaking tour leader navigates the tour
・Accommodations is selected as per your required grade, room conditions and expense
Your Customized tour will be designed based on the following Model Itinerary according to
specific date and duration of the travel in consideration of expense and preferences.
Further more, if you have specific places to be visited or you want do any experiences,
those items can be combined in your tour.
Where to Explore
Day 1 : Depart Fukuoka → Amakusa, stay Amakusa
Day 2 : Kumamoto, stay Kumamoto
Day 3 : Takachiho, stay Aso
Day 4 : Aso, stay Kurokawa Onsen
Day 5 : Kokonoe and Yufuin, stay Yufuin
Day 6 : Chikugo region, stay Fukuoka
Day 7 : Fukuoka, stay Fukuoka
Day by Day
Day 1 Welcome to Fukuoka, Amakusa
Upon arrival at Fukuoka International Airport you will be greeted our representative.
After you will receive the introduction of the tour, your customized tour used a private
vehicle is started.
Drive to Kumamoto using Kyushu Expressway and then go to Amakusa where is an archipelago
located west side of Kumamoto with beautiful landscape, Exploring Amakusa is started from
Amakusa Peael line which is a National road connected with five bridge from Udo peninsula to
the Oyano island. Recommended experience is Amakusa cruise that you can enjoy the beautiful
scenery of Amakusa from the sea.
Visiting the UNESCO World heritage / Hidden Christian Sites Oe Cathedral.
Stay in Amakusa
Type of Hotel : Japanese style
Where to stay : Amakusa Onsen resort
Dinner
Where to eat : Hotel
What to eat : Japanese cuisine used local ingredients included sea food.
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Day 2 Kumamoto
After breakfast, check out the Hotel. Drive to Kumamoto where is the third largest city in Kyushu.
Lunch at Sakurano-baba Josaien located at the foot of 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 which is
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. Recommended Japanese garden is
Suizenji-koen Park where is 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
Type of Hote : Western style
Where to stay : Shimo-tori Shopping Street
Dinner at local restaurant
Where to eat : Shimo-tori Shopping Street where is gourmet area
What to eat : Japanese cuisines, Kumamoto Ramen, Aso beef
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To Kumamoto |
Kumamoto |
Sakurano-baba Josaien
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Kumamoto Castle |
Suizenji-koen Park |
Stay Shimo-tori Shopping Street |
Local specialty & Souvenir in Kumamoto
Karashi renkou (mustard filled in lotas root), Pokemon cookie, Kumamoto Ramen
Day 3 Takachiho
After breakfast, check out the Hotel. drive to Takachiho through the mountainous countryside.
Takachiho offers dynamic and beautiful Takachiho Gorge and here is the birthplace of
Japanese mythology. Exploring Takachiho Gorge where a narrow chasm cut through the
rock by the Gokase River. The nearly sheer cliffs lining the gorge are made of slow forming
volcanic basalt columns. The most recommended activity at Takachiho Gorge is Takachiho
Gorge boat riding that 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 where is a birth place of Japanese indigenous religion, Shinto.
Takachiho is the site of one of the best known legends of Japanese mythology.
Drive to Aso enjoying mountainous countryside landscape and about in hour dynamic
scenery of Aso caldera can be seen.
Stay in Aso
Type of Hotel : Japanese style
Where to stay : Southern part of Aso
Dinner
Where to eat : Hotel
What to eat : Kaiseki dinner used local ingredients such as Aso beef and local specialties.
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Takachiho Gorge |
Takachiho Gorge |
Takachiho, restaurants
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Takachiho Gorge boat riding |
Amano Iwato Shrine |
Stay Aso
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Day 4 Aso
After breakfast, check out the Hotel, Exploring Aso, take the Aso Tourist Tram which
is a private railroad offering a very scenic ride from Takamori to Nakamatsu in the
south east of the caldera; lovely and magnificent scenery can be enjoyed on a
pleasant 30minute train ride. Local cuisine Aso dengaku is recommended at the
local restaurant.
Drive to Aso mountain area using Aso Minami Panorama Line and visit Kusasenri-ga-hama
where 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. If weather condition is allow, you can go to
Mount Naka where is the largest active volcano in Japan, its peak is 1592 m above sea level.
Drive down to North Aso area using Aso Higashi Panorama Line enjoying beautiful scenery of
Aso mountain area. And through the Central Aso area drive to the Northern part of caldera,
Daikanbo where is one the best photo spot in Aso; you can see the perfect view of the five
peak of Mount Aso.
Stay in Kurokawa
Type of Hote : Japanese style
Where to stay : Kurokawa Onsen resort
Dinner
Where to eat : Hotel
What to eat : Kaiseki dinner used local ingredients
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Aso Tourist Tram |
Local restaurant |
Kusasenri-ga-hama
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Mount Naka |
Daikanbo |
Stay Kurokawa Onsen |
Local specialty & Souvenir in Aso
Aso beef, Soba noodle, Dago-jiru, Takana-meshi
After breakfast, check out the Hotel. Drive to Kokonoe through Kuju kogen Plateau.
Visit Kokonoe yume Otsurihashi where the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in
Japan and the 2nd longest in the World Splendid.
Lunch at Japanese local restaurant, Kuju Nonohana no sato in Kokonoe.
Drive to Yufuin through a mountainous countryside area, and exploring Yufuin where
is is a beautiful and tranquil Onsen resort representing Kyushu and is spreading
in the Yufu basin at the mountain foot of Yufu.
Walking the Yunotshubo Avenue where the avenue is started near JR Yufuin Station and
connected to Kinrinko lake ; there are 70 shops, gift shop, galleries, curiosity item shops
and cafes. Visit Yufuin Floral Village where is the amusement facility that recreated the
street of the Cotswolds region in England. Recommended place to explore is Kinrinko lake
where is the landmark in Yufuin. Hot water gushes from the bottom of the lake, and hot steam
rises from its surface on a cold day.
Stay at Yufuin
Type of Hotel : Japanese
Where to stay : Yufuin Onsen resort
Dinner
Where to eat : Hotel
What to eat : Kaiseki dinner used local ingredients
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Kuju kogen Plateau |
Kokonoe yume Otsurihashi
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Yufuin Floral Village |
Kinrinko lake |
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Local specialty & Souvenir in Yufuin and Beppu
Bungo beef, Shiikake muchroom, Seki aji ( horse mackerel), Seki saba (mackerel ), Chochu
Doango jiru (local cuisine), Rukyu( sea food local cuisine)
Day 6 Chikugo region
Walking Shirakabe-dori Avenue where time-honored scenery, back to 100 years ago.
The avenue of houses with white wall were constructed about 100 years ago.
Lunch at featured Restaurant, Shirakabe where Japanese cuisines using best local
ingredients that vary by season can be enjoyed. The chef who makes that cuisines also
experienced the imperial family’s cook.
Visit Shochu Brewery produced Japanese distilled beverage Shochu which is less than
45% alcohol by volume. The brewery can be visited and there is a tasting corner.
Drive to Fukuoka using Oita Expressway and Kyushu Expressway.
Stay in Fukuoka
Type of Hotel : Western style
Where to stay : around JR Hakata Station and Tenjin
Dinner in Fukuoka
Where to eat : around JR Hakata Station, Tenjin, Nakasu, Food Stall Yatai
What to eat : various authentic Japanese cuisines, local specialities such as
Hakara Ramen, Mizutaki and Motsunabe
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Ukiha Inari Shrine |
Ukiha Inari Shrine |
Shirakabe-dori Avenue
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Shochu Brewery |
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Day 7 Fukuoka
After breakfast, exploring Fukuoka.
of Kyushu’s politics, economy, culture, fashion as well as tourism. Fukuoka has
many kind of fascinating tourist attractions and abundant tourism materials.
Enjoy your free time for sightseeing, shopping and eating.
Stay in Fukuoka
Type of Hotel : Western style
Where to stay : around JR Hakata Station and Tenjin
Dinner in Fukuoka
Where to eat : around JR Hakata Station, Tenjin, Nakasu
What to eat : various authentic Japanese cuisines, local specialities such as
Hakara Ramen, Mizutaki and Motsunabe
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Tochoji temple |
Fukuoka Tower
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Canal City Hakata |
Food Stall, Yatai |
Local specialty & Souvenir in Fukuoka
Karashi mentaiko, Hakata textile, Hakata dool, Yame tea
Travelling route
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Fukuoka one-day tour
Exploring the traditional area of Fukuoka using a private vehicle. First, travelling
Hakata Old Town where is the first gateway and prospered as the largest trading port
in medieval Japan, and enjoy Hakata Ramen for lunch. 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 when Japan was isolated from oversea countries.
Hakata Old Town
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The first gateway and prospered as the largest trading port in medieval Japan. About a 10-minute walk from Hakata Station, Hakata Old Town is home to many temples and shrines where you can feel about Fukuoka’s medieval history, traditions and culture. Wander about Hakata Old Town, first visit Tochoji Temple that was founded in 806 by Kobo-daishi Kukai and it is the oldest temple of the Shingon sect in Japan. Next visit is Hakata Machiya Furusatokan ; it is a folk museum depicts the life and culture of Hakata Fukuoka. And then Kushida Shrine where one of the most exciting summer festival in Kyushu,Hakata Gion Yamakasais held in the shrine in July. Enjoying shopping at Kawabata-dori Shopping Street where is a Japanese traditional Shopping Street where you can find a lot of Cool Japan. |
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Hakata Machiya Furusatokan |
Kushida Shrine |
Kawabata-dori Shopping Street |
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Seaside Momochi is the water-front resort area, only a 15 minute drive from Tenjin in the centre. The park is surrounded by Fukuoka Tower and high rise contemporary buildings, all of which help make a modern urban landscape. Fukuoka tower that is one of the must visit spots is the 234 metre high Fukuoka Tower. It is the highest coastal tower in Japan and is covered with 8000 two way mirrors. The observation
room offers a breath taking and spectacular 360 degree panoramic view of Fukuoka-city and
Hakata Bay.
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Fukuoka Tower |
View from Fukuoka Tower |
Seaside Momochi |
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Fukuoka castle, was built in 1601. Part of stone wall and canal, and the Tamon tower are still left intact as they were back then. There is also a nice view of the city from the former main Parts of the castle’s former moats were used to construct nearby Ohori koen Park. |
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Ohori koen Park |
Fukuoka Castle Ruins |
Castle’s moats |
Observatory of Castle |
Map of Fukuoka
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Kitakyushu one-day tour
Exploring Kitakyushu starting from Fukuoka-city using a private vehicle.
Kitakyushu is the second largest city in Kyushu and World leading Environmental Future city,
and blessed with spectacular & stunning nature. The city is the Industrial Innovation city greatly
contributed to Japan’s Industrial modernization. Now Kitakyushu offers a lot of sightseeing spots
such as scenic beauty places, UNESCO World Heritage of Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial
Revolution , Industrial heritages, placed introduce cultures of people living there, and various
historic sites
8:30 Depart Fukuoka-city
Transfer to Kitakyushu-city
Visit Higashida
UNESCO World Heritage / First Head Office of the Steel Works
Lunch Local cuisines
Visit Kokokura Castle
Explore Mojiko Retro
Transfer to Fukuoka-city by vehicle through Kanmon Bridge
17:30 Arrive Fukuoka-city
8:30 Start of the tour
Private vehicle driver will meet you at designated place such as Airport or Hotel
and then Kitakyushu tour is started.
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The height of the mountain is 622 meters from sea level. At the top you are presented with a magnificent and spectacular view of Kitakyushu. In 10 minutes, you can reach the summit from the Cable Car Station using the Cable car and the Slope car. |
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Only the Blast Furnace in the world which preserved as it was. The birth place where Japan’s steel industry began in 1901. It contributed greatly to the development of the Japanese steel industry and was used until 1972, and has been preserved just as it was. |
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First Head Office of the Steel Works / UNESCO World Heritage Built in 1899, ahead of production facilities. It is an architectural fusion of Japanese and European design, a two story red brick building with bilateral symmetry and a central dome set in a Japanese tile roof. |
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Kitakyushu’s landmark Kokura Castle. Fukuoka–prefecture only in Japan is selected by CNN Travel as one of the top 19 places to visit in 2019. And the Photo of Kokura Castle is used for introducing Fukuoka-prefecture. The Castle located within a walking distance of JR Kokura Station. |
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Dr. Albert Einstein awarded Nobel Prize in Physic visited Moji in 1922, and he acclaimed that everything could see were Arts. The exotic district of Mojiko Retro is visited by more than 2 million tourists a year. |
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Only the place in the world ! You can cross the strait on foot. The Kanmon Strait, separating Honshu and Kyushu, is a very beautiful and busy waterway with as many as 700 small and large ships a day passing through it. the Kanmon Pedestrian Tunnel, which enables people to cross on foot. |
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17:30 Arrive Fukuoka-city, end of the tour
Map of Kitakyushu
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