8-Day: Across Kyushu ー North to South Journey

 

 

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Inspiration: Sample Itinerary　

This itinerary is a curated glimpse into our bespoke experiences. Use it as a starting point,

and allow us to tailor every detail to your personal interests and pace.

 

Traveling route

 

Destinations to Explore	Stay
Day 1 : Depart from Fukuoka → Kumamoto   Day 2 : Satuma peninsla  Day 3 : Kagoshima and Sakura-jima Island Day 4 : Nichinan and Miyazaki  Day 5 : Takachiho Day 6 : Aso Day 7 : Yanagawa  Day 8 : Fukuoka	Kumamoto Ibusuki Kagoshima Miyazaki Aso Aso Fukuoka Fukuoka

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Day 1  Kumamoto

 

Welcome to Fukuoka, you will be greeted by our representative.

=== Drive to Kumamoto via the expressway === 

Exploring Kumamoto

A captivating experience where history and nature live in harmony.

・Sakurano-baba Josaien including lunch

・Kumamoto Castle

・Suizenji-koen Park

Dinner on your own in Kumamoto 

Stay in Kumamoto

 

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 Day 2  Ibusuki & Satsuma Peninsula     

 

After breakfast, check out of the hote in Kumamoto

=== Drive to Kagoshima-prefecture via the expressway ===

Exploring Satsuma peninsula

Experience the dynamic energy of Kyushu’s southern tip

・Ikeda-ko lake

・Nagasaki-bana

・Ryugu Shrine 

Drive to Ibusuki ; Onsen resort represented Kyushu.

・Ibusuki steaming sand baths along Kinko Bay Beach

Dinner at your hotel

Stay in Ibusuki onsen

 

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 Day 3  Kagoshima    

 

After breakfast, check out of the hotel in Ibusuki

=== Drive to Kagoshima  === 

Exploing Kagoshima and Sakura-jima Island

Overlooking active volcano Sakurajima, Kagoshima is a vibrant port city

where nature and history breathe together

・Sengan-en

・Lunch at a restaurant in Sengan-en

Transfer to Sakura-jim Island by Sakura-jima Ferry 

・Sakura-jima Isalnd  

   Recommended sites : Akamizu Observatory, Yunohira Observatory and

   Arimura Lava Observatory

Transfer to Kagoshima by Sakura-jima Ferry

Dinner on your own in Kagoshima

Stay in Kagoshima

           

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Day 4  Nichinan & Miyazaki   

 

After breakfast, check out of the hote in Kagoshima ; 

=== Drive to Nichinan coast === 

Exploring Nicihnan and Miyazaki

Japan’s Sunny Tropical Escape ; Experience the spirit of the “Sun State” along

the breathtaking Nichinan Coast

・Toi Cape 

・Udo Shrine 

・Horikiri Pass

Drive to Phoenix Seagaia Resort

Dinner on your own at Phoenix Seagaia Resort

Stay in Phoenix Seagaia Resort

 

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 Day 5  Takachiho   

          

After breakfast, check out of the hote in Phoenix Seagaia Resort

===  Drive to Takachiho via the expressway ===   

Exploring Takachiho

Step into the mystical realm of Japanese mythology and breathtaking nature

・Lunch at a local restaurant in Takachiho

・Takachiho Gorge

・Takachiho Gorge boat riding

・Amamo Iwato Shrine

=== Drive to Aso using the Aso Takachiho road ===

Dinner at your hotel 

Stay in Aso onsen

 

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 Day 6  Aso    

 

Breakfast at the hotel

Exploring the vast volcanic region of Aso

・Daikanbo

・Lunch at a local restaurant in Aso

Drive to the Five Peaks of Mt. Aso via the Aso North Panorama line

・Visit Kusasenri-ga-hama

・Mount Naka

Drive down to South Aso area via the Aso South Panorama line 

Dinner at your hotel

Stay in Aso onsen

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 Day 7  Yanagawa 

 

After breakfast, check out of the hotel in Aso

=== Drive to Yanagasa via the expressway === 

Exploring Yanagawa

 The Water Capital of Kyushu. Slow down and drift through history.

・Recommended experience : Canal boat cruise

・Regional Delicacies : Seiro-mushi (Steamed Eel)

=== Drive to Fukuoka via the expressway ===

Dinner on your own at the restaurant in Fukuoka

Stay in Fukuoka

 

 

Day 8  Fukuoka

 

Breakfast at the hotel

Explore Fukuoka on Your Own

Dinner on your own in Fukuoka

Stay in Fukuoka

 

 

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