Japan KYUSHU Tourist | Travel Agency in Fukuoka specializing in Kyushu tours

8-Day: Across Kyushu ー North to South Journey

 

Experience the full breadth of Kyushu on this cross-island journey, offering
an immersion into iconic landmarks, breathtaking nature, and the authentic
spirit of Japan through its seasonal flavors.
Destinations:
Fukuoka → Kumamoto → Ibusuki → Kagoshima → Sakurajima Island
Nichinan & Miyazaki → Takachiho → Aso → Yanagawa → Fukuoka

 

Price: From JPY 175,000 per person (Min. 6 guests)

Inclusions: Custom itinerary, private vehicle & English-speaking driver
Exclusions: Accommodations, meals, entrance fees

 


 

Traveling route

 

 

 Destinations to Explore   Stay

Day 1 : Depart from FukuokaKumamoto  

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


 

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

 


 

 Day 2  IbusukiSatsuma 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

 


 

 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

           


 

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

 


 

 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

 


 

 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

 

 

 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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