12 days Kyushu tour

 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.

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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. 

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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.

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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”.

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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. 

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Kagoshima

Day 6

Nichinan & Miyazaki

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.

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Miyazaki

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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 featured restaurant, Ohkatei at Sengan-en, 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

  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 Miyazaki-prefecture  

Exploring Toi Cape 

 Wild horses are living called Misaki-uma that are the descendants 

  of army horses left grazin and which became wild 300 years ago

Lunch at Mitato-no-eki Meitsu, enjoy seafood cuisine.

Driving Nichinan coast enjoying subtropical scenery 

Visit Udo Shrine

  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 

  Japan’s own replica of Moai Statues can be seen and enjoy a

  breath taking panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean.

Visit Horikiri Pass 

  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

After breakfast, check out the Hotel in Miyazaki

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