Shirakabe-dori Avenue
Time-honored scenery, back to 100 years ago. The Avenue is located in Yoshii-machi,
Ukiha-city. Shirakabe, literary meaning is white wall. The avenue of houses with white
wall were constructed about 100 years ago. About 250 houses in the area has been
designated as National important traditional buildings preservation district.
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In the Edo era (1603-1868), Yoshii flourished as a post town between Kurume and Hita.
In the Meiji era ( from 1868), this area experienced a big fire three times. In order to protect
from the fire, people have rebuilt the houses with the fire resistance design using clay wall
painted by white.
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Hina Doll Festival
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Featured Restaurant, Shirakabe
The restaurant Shirakabe is in the former merchant’s building constructed in 1928. 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.
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General information
| Address | Yoshii-machi, Ukiha-city, Fukuoka-prefecture |
| Access |
50 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka-city 45 minutes by a vehicle from Dazaifu-city 60 minutes by a vehicle from Yanagawa-city 90 minutes by a vehicle from Kitakyushu-city |
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Japanese restaurant, Shirakabe
Local Japanese Cuisines cooked by the best chef in Chikugo region. The chef who makes
that cuisines also experienced the imperial family’s cook. Japanese cuisines using best local
ingredients that vary by season can be enjoyed.
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The authentic Japanese restaurant Shirakabe is in the former merchant’s building constructed
in 1928. The building is designated by Government as Traditional building at the Conservation
district in Ukiha-city.
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General information
| Address | 1153-1 Yoshii-machi, Ukiha-city, Fukuoka-prefecture |
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10 minutes walk from JR Chikugo-Yoshii station 50 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka-city 45 minutes by a vehicle from Dazaifu-city 60 minutes by a vehicle from Yanagawa-city 90 minutes by a vehicle from Kitakyushu-city |
| Open hours | 10:00 to 17:00 |
| Days closed | Monday |
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Ukiha Inari Shrine
Breath taking scenery in harmony with the Shrine. Ukiha Inari Shrine, located at foot of Mino
mountain range, 130 m height from sea level. The 90 vermilion coloured Torii Gates stand on
the 300 steps stairs is introduced you from bottom area to the Shrine main building.
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Shrine Compound
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Shrine building |
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From the Shrine compound, a breath taking panoramic view of Chikugo plain in harmony with
Torii Gate can be enjoyed.
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General information
| Address | 1513-9 Nagarekawa, Ukiha-machi, Ukiha-city, Fukuoka-prefecture |
| Access |
70 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka-city 60 minutes by a vehicle from Dazaifu-city 70 minutes by a vehicle from Yanagawa-city 100 minutes by a vehicle from Kitakyushu-city |
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Ukiha and Yanagawa one-day tour
Exploring the two most featured destinations in southern part of Fukuoka-prefecture.
Ukiha: Located in the Chikugo plain, spread out at the foot of Mino mountain range
Enjoy a breath taking view in Ukiha and a time-honored scenery, back to 100 years ago
in Yoshii.
Yanagawa : The beautiful Canal town, recommended experience is Canal boat cruise
Traveling route
Tour conditions
The tour is the private tour exclusively for your group.
・Minimum number : 2 person
・Maximum number : 30 person
・Tour date : please specify the date
・English speaking tour attendant escorts your journey to produce a pleasant trip.
・Chartered vehicle is utilized as per number of person.
Itinerary
9:00 Depart Fukuoka-city
Transfer to Ukiha
Visit Ukiha Inari Shrine
Exploring Shirakabe-dori Avenue
Lunch at Featured Restaurant, Shirakabe
Transfer to Yanagawa
Exploring Yanagawa
Back to Fukuoka-city
17:00 Arrive at Fukuoka-city
Where to visit
Breath taking scenery harmonizes with the Shrine, Ukiha Inari Shrine, located at foot of Mino
mountain range, 130 m height from sea level. The 90 vermilion coloured Torii Gates stand on
the 300 steps stairs is introduced you from bottom area to the Shrine main building.
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Time-honored scenery, back to 100 years ago, Located in Yoshii-machi, Shirakabe, literary meaning is
white wall. The avenue of houses with white wall were constructed about 100 years ago. About 250
houses in the area has been designated as National important traditional buildings preservation district.
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Featured Restaurant, Shirakabe
The restaurant Shirakabe is in the former merchant’s building constructed in 1928. 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.
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Yanagawa Canal boat cruise is to board a small boat called the Donkobune and slowly
go down the river skillfully maneuvered by a boatman with bamboo pole.
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Listed on National Scenic Landmark, was built in 1697 as the villa of the Fourth Lord
Tachibana Akitora. At that time the region was called Hanabatake (Field of flower), so
the villa was named Ohana or Flower.
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Birthplace of Hakushu Kitahara
Yanagawa is the birthplace of renown poet Hakushu Kitahara, whose accomplishments
are marked by a memorial park and the many stone monuments bearing his works placed
throughout the city.
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Sake breweries in Yanagawa
There are two authentic Sake breweries where you can enjoy tasting in Yanagawa.
Yanagawa Shuzo Sake brewery founded in 1890 and Kikubijin Shuzo Sake brewery
founded in 1735.
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Your enquiry can be sent by selecting the Enquiry Form link below.
You can also contact us by e-mail at info@japan-kyushu-tourist.com
Tel : +81-93-521-8897, Fax : +81-93-521-8898
Address : AIM building 6th floor, 3-8-1 Asano, Kokura-kitaku, Kitakyushu-city, Fukuoka-prefecture
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Chikugo Yoshii Hinadoll Festival in 2020
Hina matsuri, also called Doll’s Festival or Girls’ Day, is a special day in Japan, celebrated
each year on 3 March. A platforms covered with a red carpet-material are used to display a
set of ornamental hina dolls, representing the Emperor, Empress, attendants, and musicians
in traditional court dress of the Heian period.
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It is an occasion to pray for the well-being and prosperity of girls. It is thought that the festival has its roots
in an ancient purification ceremony, in which dolls were floated down the river, taking all of the girls’ bad
luck with them.
Yoshii-machi, Ukiha-city Hina doll Festival
from February 11 through April 3
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Main Hina dolls are displayed at Shirakabe Avenue district, where the river is lined by attractive former
warehouses, all with traditional wood and white plaster exteriors. The doll displays of Ukiha usually
feature two types of dolls: okiage (paper cut-outs covered in cotton and wrapped in fabric) and hakobina
(dolls in individual display cases).
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General information
| Address | Yoshii-machi, Ukiha-city, Fukuoka-prefecture |
| Access |
50 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka-city 45 minutes by a vehicle from Dazaifu-city 60 minutes by a vehicle from Yanagawa-city 90 minutes by a vehicle from Kitakyushu-city |
Your equiry can be sent by selecting the Enquiry Form link below.
You can also contact us by e-mail at info@japan-kyushu-tourist.com
Tel : +81-93-521-8897, Fax : +81-93-521-8898
Address : AIM buiding 6th floor, 3-8-1 Asano, Kokura-kitaku, Kitakyushu-city, Fukuoka-prefecture
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5 days Kyushu tour for Malaysian customer
Type of the tour : Tailor made tour
Country of customer : Malaysia
Number of participant s: 4person
Schedule : Nov 2 through Nov6, 2019
Transportation : Chartered jumbo taxi
Guide: English speaking driver
Where to explore
Fukuoka, Takachiho, Aso, Yufuin, Beppu, Ukiha
Tour result
Day 1, Nov 2
8:20 Arrive at Fukuoka Airport by SQ656
10:00-15:30 Itoshima sightseeing
Mataichino shio, Keya Cave cruise, Raizan Snnyoji temple
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Stay at Hotel Monte Hermana
Day 2, Nov3
9:30 leave the hotel
Transfer to Takachiho
12:00-13:00 Lunch at Hotel grateful Takachiho
Exploring Takachiho ; Takachiho Gorge, Takachiho Shrine
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Transfer to Aso
Exploring Aso ; Mt.Aso, Daikanbo, Kusasenri-ga-hama
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Stay at Oyado Kafugetsu Kurokawa
Day 3, Nov 4
9:00 leave the hotel
Transfer to Yufuin
Exploring Yufuin ; Yufuin floral village, Kinrinko Lake, Yunotubo avenue
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Lunch at Yufuin yufu mabushi Shin Ekimae
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Stay at Yufuin Bath Satoyama-safu
Day 4, Nov5
9:00 leave the hotel
Beppu hell tour, foot bath
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Lunch : Tempura
Stay at Hana Beppu Hotel
Day 5, Nov 6
9:00 leave the hotel
Transfer to Fukuoka via Ukiha
Ukiha Inari Shrine
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Lunch at Shirakabe (local special cuisine)
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Fukuoka sightseeing
Stay at Mitsui Garden Hotel Fukuoka Gion
What our Customer have to say
Our family of four recently engaged the service of Japan-Kyushu-tourist to show us around
Kyushu region. From the first enquiry Mr Masa Kondo and subsequently follow-up by
Ms Takako Hanami were very responsive and prompt in their email correspondence.
They have good suggestions for places to visit as well as restaurants that served local cuisines.
Since it’s a private tour we can dictate what we want to see and the length of stay at each attraction.
This made it very flexible and suited our style of travel. We take as long as we wanted wandering,
taking in the sights and many photo opportunities. The vehicle they arranged was top-notch with
plenty of room for comfort.
As for Mr Ko we cannot say enough good things about him. He is a careful driver who accompanied
us for five full days exploring Kyushu. His service is outstanding, professional, helpful, and courteous.
He is very punctual in picking us every morning. He is also very knowledgeable about the region of
Kyushu and respond to our questions promptly. The vehicle was kept clean and comfortable
throughout our trip.
Overall we had an enjoyable trip and it made it more so with a good driver/escort who is passionate
about his job. We would highly recommend japan-Kyushu-tourist and Mr Ko’s service to anyone
who is looking for a private tour in Kyushu.
Your equiry can be sent by selecting the Enquiry Form link below.
You can also contact us by e-mail at info@japan-kyushu-tourist.com
Tel : +81-93-521-8897, Fax : +81-93-521-8898
Address : AIM buiding 6th floor, 3-8-1 Asano, Kokura-kitaku, Kitakyushu-city, Fukuoka-prefecture
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