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12 days Kyushu tour for Singapore Customer
Number of travelers : 4 persons
Schedule : December 3 to 14, 2024
Transportation : Private vehicle with English speaking driver
Where to visit : Itoshima, Nagasaki, Kumamoto, Ibusuki, Kagoshima, Takachiho
Aso, Yufuin, Beppu, Yanagawa, Fukuoka
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What our Customer have to say
Hi Takako & MD Masa,
Thanks for reaching out to us. Indeed, we are thankful for the trip organised by your company
and we had much fun/laughter as a family, while having a deeper appreciation of Japan in
various aspects. Attached is our appreciation note to Mr Sekimoto who spent the bulk of his
time with us. He has a copy of this appreciation note and officially we would like to commend
him for his professionalism and provision of excellent service.
Many thanks once again.
9 days Kyushu tour for Singapore Customer
Number of travelers : 6 persons
Schedule : December 4 to 12, 2024
Transportation : Private vehicle with English speaking driver
Where to visit : Yufuin, Beppu, Aso, Takachiho, Kumamoto, Kitakyushu
Yanagawa, Nagasaki, Fukuoka
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Dear Takako,
We thoroughly enjoyed our private tour of Kyushu arranged with your organisation.
It was at a relaxed pace and we got to see many significant and magnificent places
in Kyushu.
I must add that the English speaking driver you arranged for us, Mr Mark Monden
provided us with excellent services – driving and guidance.
We will certainly contact your organisation for any future trips in Kyushu.
12 days Kyushu tour for Singapore Customer
Number of travelers : 9 persons
Schedule : Nobember 20 to December 4, 2024
Transportation : Chartered bus with 25 seats
Tour guide : Licenced English speaking tour guide
Where to visit : Nagasaki, Kimamoto, Ibusuki, Kagoshima, Takachiho, Aso, Yufuin
Beppu, Kitakyushu, Yanagawa, Fukuoka
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Hi Takako san,
Thank you very much for all the arrangement that made our recent tour and stay in Kyushu
so enjoyable and memorable.
Would like to take this opportunity to thanks our guide, Junko san and our driver, Kazo san
who is a retired 7 stars JR train driver. Junko san had done a commendable job and Kazo san
with his excellent driving skill had ensured we arrived at each of the destination comfortably
and safely. Our 3 ‘little monsters’ (my grandchildren) enjoyed the interaction and accompany
of Junko san and Kazo san throughout the journey.
Junko san was our great time-keeper and constantly liaised with the restaurants to ensure
our delicious lunches were ready for us to enjoy on arrival. She and Kazo san also
recommended a few great eating outlets for us to enjoy our lunch. Although time was running
late, Kazo san went the extra mile to drive to us the southern most point of Satsuma peninsula
for us to enjoy the sunset view before heading to the hotel. We feel blessed and grateful.
Once again thank you for helping us in organising this tour and allowed us to have a wonderful
family time. Will contact you when we plan to visit Kyushu again to experience different seasons
of the year.
10 days Kyushu tour for Singapore Customer
Number of travelers : 9 persons
Schedule : Nobember 21 to 30, 2024
Transportation : Chartered bus with 25 seats
Tour guide : Licenced English speaking tour guide
Where to visit : Nagasaki, Unzen, Shimabara, Kumamoto, Kagoshima, Hotoyoshi
Kitakyushu, Itoshima, Fukuoka
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What our Customer have to say
Hi Takako,
We would greatly appreciate it if you could convey our heartfelt thanks to the tour guide
and driver. Their patience, kindness, and care throughout the trip made our experience
truly exceptional.
Sharing some photos here with the full group:
8 days Kyushu tour for Singapore Customer
Number of travelers : 2 persons
Schedule : Nobember 16 to 23, 2024
Transportation : Private vehicle with English speaking driver
Where to visit : Nagasaki, Unzen, Shimabara, Kumamoto, Ibusuki, Kagoshima, Fukuoka
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What our Customer have to say
Hi Mrs Takako, Mr Masa Kondo and team
I want to thank you all for the wonderful trip planned again.
I would like to leave a testimonial for your team and for the driver Mr Tasuke Sekimoto.
My aged parent and I went on a week long trip in Kyushu planned by Japan Kyushu Tourist,
including Nagasaki, Shimabara, Hitoyoshi, Ibusuki and Kagoshima. This is my second year
engaging this tour agency and this tour guide as I was very satisfied with them last year.
The tour was planned with great care by the team at Japan Kyushu Tourist and they were
very responsive and attentive to my requests via email. I had asked for Western style hotel
rooms to accomodate my parent and these were dutifully arranged. I would like to commend
the tour guide/ driver Mr Tasuke Sekimoto for going above and beyond at his job. He was
able to adjust the itinerary to suit our preferences, bring us to eat the most delicious of
Japanese foods and also make arrangements in advance. He was always on the ball,
attentive and so hardworking. He also spoke English very fluently! We were very impressed
with his service. If you are looking for a trip with ease and comfort, do not hesitate to book
a tour with Japan Kyushu Tourist and Mr Tasuke Sekimoto.
7 days Kyushu tour for Malaysian Customer
Number of travelers : 7 persons
Schedule : November 14 to 20, 2024
Transportation : Private vehicle with English speaking driver
Where to visit : Nagasaki, Takachiho, Beppu, Yufuin, Fukuoka
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Dear Ms. Takako,
thank you very much for your good arrangement for our group tour.
We really enjoy the holidays with your best arrangements and hope we can meet again sometimes
in future definitely, if we plan kyushu tour again.
11 days Kyushu tour for Singapore Customer
Number of travelers : 8 persons
Schedule : Nobember 5 to 16, 2024
Transportation : Chartered bus with 25 seats
Tour guide : Licenced English speaking tour guide
Where to visit : Kumamoto, Ibusuki, Kagoshima, Miyazaki, Takachiho, Aso, Yufuin
Beppu, Yanagawa, Fukuoka
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What our Customer have to say
Dear Takako & Masa-san,
Yes, we have all returned home safely with overflowing suitcases & added body weight!
We definitely enjoyed our trip even though some of us had to work very hard to conquer the
steps up & down especially for the Udo Shrine & Mt Tsurumi. These are our own physical limitations.
Kyushu is a beautiful island with the mountains, volcanoes, calderas, gorges, hot springs and lush
greenery everywhere (some autumnal colors too).
Our guide, Fumiko worked very closely with the bus driver, Sato to plan for suitable rest stops on the
longer drives & we appreciate their thoughtfulness. Sato was a very safe and careful driver and we
appreciate his skillfulness and care. Fumiko is tirelessly making sure all the arrangements for our
next stops are in order and if there is problem she tries very positively to overcome the difficulty.
She talked to every shuttle bus driver/taxi driver at the base of Takachiho Gorge to try and get us a
ride up to the bus park. Everyone said no until one driver said ok as his customers were a no show!
She is someone you can depend on and she is very fit to climb everywhere so effortlessly.
As customers, we are generally delighted as your service has exceeded our expectations.
Accommodations in Kagoshima and Beppu were excellent. Arden Hotel has its own character and
I liked it. As you can guess, those 3 hotels had outdoor onsens as well. We were treated to fireworks
at 6pm whilst in the outdoor onsen facing Sakurajima – what a nice surprise! Ibusuki Seaside Hotel was
good for our in-house black sand experience. The Kumamoto hotel was excellent for its close location
to shopping and food but we did not have much time for shopping there. Likewise Clio Court Hotel is
also located right at Hakata Station entrance – some ladies felt it was old and furniture dated but for a
short stay, most of us had no negatives as the rooms were quite large to accommodate all our big
suitcases for packing! I personally consider Clio Court Hotel much nicer than Richmond Hotel.
The food everywhere ranges from good to excellent – we managed to try almost everything on Kyushu
except those Kagoshima lobsters Fumiko mentioned as we drove away from Kagoshima!
I used to work as a Total Quality Manager (TQM sort – not the QC sort) so I have asked the ladies to
fill out a feedback questionnaire and I will summarise their feedback and send it to you possibly by
the end of next week.
A big Thank You to Hikako for patiently working all the bits and pieces of our main itinerary and my
personal side itineraries. I have given Fumiko a little bag for assorted items for both Hikako and
Masa-san – small items from Singapore. And a big Thank You to Fumiko & Sato-san too!
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We wish to introduce fascinating Kyushu by the Photos which we have taken by visiting all the
areas in Kyushu.
For more Photos, click the destination below.
Fukuoka-prefecture
| Fukuoka-city | Kitakyushu-city | Dazaifu |
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| Itoshima | Asakura & Toho Village | Ukiha & Kurume |
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| Yanagawa | Yame | Munakata & Fukutsu |
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Nagasaki-prefecture
| Nagasaki-city | Unzen | Shimabara |
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Oita-prefecture
| Beppu | Yufuin | Usa & Kunisaki peninsula |
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Kumakoto-prefecture
| Kumamoto-city | Aso | Amakusa |
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Miyazaki-prefecture
| Takachiho | Miyazaki & Nichinan | Hyuga |
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Kagoshima-prefecture
| Sakura-jima Island | Kagoshima-city | Ibusuki & Satsuma peninsula |
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Off the beaten path
Food stalls Yatai, in Fukuoka-city, Fukuoka-prefecture
Food stalls “Yatai” is one thing to enjoy in Fukuoka. Despite a decline in recent year, there
are said to be more than 160. The food stalls have all kind of food, but you have to try
Hakata ramen, usually made with white soup from pork bone and thin noodles. When you
order, you can specify noodle texture, such as yawa, meaning “soft”, or bari-kata, meaning
“very hard”. In local dialect bari means “very”. Anther unique thing is kaedama.
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The thin noodles takes moments to cook, so you can just order an additional noodle serving,
but don’t drink too much soup before ordering more noodles. Besides ramen stalls, there are
gyoza dumpling stall, Western-style bar stalls and more. It’s hard to pick out just one.
The stalls have a unique and strange appeal. Eating in such cozy spaces with others creates
a friendly feel of community.
Nakasu, Fukuoka-city, in Fukuoka-prefecture
One of the largest entertainment districts in western Japan, bustling at night with young people
and business men and women. Around 2000 eating and drinking establishments including Yatai
is crammed in this area, Neon light reflect alluringly on the Naka River.
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Kawabata-dori Shopping street, in Fukuoka-city, Fukuoka-prefecture
The most historical and traditional local shopping street in Hakata. The entrance of the
shopping street is located next to Kushida Shrine.
Approximately 130 shops built in the 400 metre arcade.
There are also souvenir shops including Hakata dolls, shops collected Hakata Gion Yamakasa
goods, restaurants included Ramen shop where the birth place of Nagahama Ramen.
On the weekend, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, various events are held at the Event square.
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Uminonakamichi Seaside park, in Fukuoka-city, Fukuoka-prefecture
The sprawling, family oriented public park located on a narrow peninsula across the bay from
central Fukuoka. The park is made up of several different areas including flower gardens,
playgrounds, an amusement park with ferris wheel, sports fields, a water park, a zoo and large
open spaces and lawns perfect for picnicking.
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Nokonoshima Island, in Fukuoka-city, Fukuoka-prefecture
Nokonoshima, in the middle of Hakata Bay Beautiful flowers can be enjoyable throughout
the year. Rapeseed blossom, Cherry blossom, Livingstone daisy Poppy, Rhododendro,
Marigold, Hydrengea, Plumed cockscomb, Dahlia, Sunflower, Cockspur coral tree
Bougainvillea, Scarlet sage, Cosmos, Dahlia, Autumn leaves, Scarlet sage, Japanese
narcissus, Japanese camellia, Plum.
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Hiraidai Karst Plateau & Caves, in Fukuoka-prefecture
One of the three largest karst plateau in Japan. It is located in south-eastern part of Kitakyushu-city.
At altitudes between 400 and 600 meters above sea level and stretching 6 km from north to
south and 2 km from east to west.
Yougunbaru, which was so names because of the limestone which stands in row like a flock
of sheep in a vast meadow, dolines and limestone caves create distinctive scenery.
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Mojiko Retro, beautiful port, in Fukuoka-prefecture
The tourist destination of beautiful port town designated as a Japan’s special
trading port in 1889. There are many kind of unique designed building constructed
which are harmonized with European and Japanese culture.
Shopping, eating of local specialties and sightseeing can be enjoyed.
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Shopping in Kyushu
While many people visit Japan for its beautiful scenery and cuisine, Shopping is another
experience.
You can find a lot of things during traveling Kyushu. We would like to include shopping
in your Itinerary in accordance with your preferences.
Department Store and Shopping Mall
Large-scale retail stores in Japan are members of the Japan Department Stores Association.
With spacious layouts, department stores display items in clearly defined categories.
Many of these facilities are conveniently located near major train stations and are easily
accessible by public transportation.
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Outlet mall
Popular shopping venues in Japan. They carry both domestic and international brands,
including fashion, electronics, food, sports, household and luxury goods.
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Local shopping street
It known as ‘Shoutengai’ offers a mix of shopping, food and events. Each street has its own
mix of local stores and bigger brand names lined up on each side of a street which is often
shut off from heavy traffic. The Shoutengai have been the go-to place for daily shopping,
as well as the cornerstone of local communities, for almost a century. Shoutengai can be
found all over Japan, and each of them offers its own unique charm and atmosphere.
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Michinoeki
Michino-eki means Road Station in Japan and provides places for travellers to rest, they are intended
to promote local tourism and trade. There are local shops such as agricultural products (fruits,
vegetables, flowers etc. ) , seafood, snacks, souvenirs and other goods, and reataurants as well.
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Supermarket
Primarily focus on groceries and daily necessities. As they play a vital role in supporting local
communities, most offer low-priced items.
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Souvenir Shop
You can find a variety of unique local specialties as souvenir at the tourist spots you visit.
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Kyushu Travel Guide
Fukuoka-prefecture
Kyushu is the most southerly of Japan’s 4 major islands with a size of 330km north-south
and 240km east-west, It is separated from Japan’s main island of Honshu by the Kanmon
Strait. All the prefectures of Kyushu face to the seas and have intricate, spectacular and
sometimes isolated coast lines. Kyushu is characterized by its many volcanic mountains
such as Unzen, Tsurumi, Yufu and Kirishima including active volcanos Aso and Sakurajima.
Kyushu itself is composed of numerous unique and charming regions all with their own
distinctive history, culture, cuisine, natural beauty, geography, industry and economy.
For introducing fascinating Kyushu, we have prepared the Kyushu Travel Guide from our own
survey’s and experiences.
Please enjoy the Virtual tour of Kyushu by visiting the following sites.
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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. Fukuoka International Airport with direct flights from from Asia, Guam and Honolulu. So when visiting Kyushu, the city is a great starting point for exploring Kyushu. |
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Kitakyushu is 2nd largest city in Kyushu with 920,000 population. Kitakyushu possesses numerous tourist attractions. Nature areas including Mt. Sarakura where the most dynamic night view in the World, Castle town area Kokura where Japanese traditional culture can be experienced, Mojiko Retro facing Kanmon Strait where beautiful Strait and also Industrial area Yahata where is industrial area has many Industrial Heritages. |
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Dazaifu is one of the most attractive tourist destinations in Fukuoka-prefecture to experience Japanese traditional culture. From the late 7th century to the late 12th century, Dazaifu was the western capital of Japan and controlled Kyushu. Geographically, it served as the front line of Japan’s diplomacy and defense, as well as it is gate way to the Asian continent. A special location worth visiting is Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, with more than 8.5 million tourists visiting annually. |
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Itoshima is located next to Fukuoka-city, the north side is facing the Genkai Sea and has beautiful beaches and an intricate coastline created by dynamic wave activity There is a plain and several low mountains between the coastline in the north and Seburu mountain range in the south creating a serene and tranquil landscape. |
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Yanagawa is a beautiful canal town where with fields of flat land facing the calm Ariake Sea. The area of Yanagawa was created by reclamation of shallow Ariake Sea which has existed since and the canal was constructed for people’s lives and agriculture. Yanagawa was once a Castle town of the Tachibana domain. Features of Yanagawa are the Canal boat cruise and Eel cuisine. |
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Munakata Region is located in the west part of Fukuoka-prefecture facing the Genkai Sea. There are many beautiful seas and religious sites that have UNESCO World Heritage status including the Sacred Island of Okinoshima and other Associated Sites. |
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Asakura is located in south of Fukuoka Prefecture and spreads over the Chikugo plains of the Chikugo River basin. It is a thriving area of agriculture and possesses natural scenery that is rich and relaxing. It also includes the tranquil Harazuru Onsen resort on the river and the and the historical Akizuki castle ruin. |
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The most enjoyable experience is Fruit picking through the year. Ukiha blessed with nature where many orchards spread out at the foot of Mino mountain range. Yoshii, in the center of Chikugo flourished as a post town during the Edo period, and there a lot of Sake brewery.
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The country of Green tea, Yame is a rural tranquil region of Japanese tea cultivation and the traditional crafts manufacturing.The recommendable experience is to have Gyokuro tea which is the highest grade of Japanese tea cultivated in Hoshino village. |
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Saga is located in the Saga Plain where is spreading from the foot of Mt. Seburi. And southern part of Saga is facing to Ariake Bay. The Yoshinogari ruins where rice cultivation first began in Japan 2400 years ago. And the place made a great contribution to the Japanese Industrial Revolution as the starting place of industrialization. |
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Karatsu was prospered from ancient times as an important trading port, Yobuko famous for fresh squid cuisines |
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Takeo is a Onsen Resort, located west of Saga–city, and has 1200 years history |
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Arita is located in the north side of Saga and surrounded by mountain ranges. It was the first place in the early 17th century to produce porcelain in Japan and is know as the home of Japanese porcelain. These precious pieces are famous for their bright, elegant picture drawn onto the transparent white porcelain. Arita porcelain was exported to Europe in the later half of 17th century and greatly influenced European pottery. |
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Imari is most notable because of Imari porcelain which has a 400 years history. The city borders Arita to the south and embraces the natural port of Imari Bay. The porcelain was exported from the port of Imari specifically for the European export trade and became known as Imari porcelain. Nearby Okawachiyama is a famous porcelain village and with it’s more than 30 potteries is a recommended place to visit. |
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Kashima is southern part of Saga, facing to Ariake sea, Yutoku Inari Shrine is one of the famous Inari shrine in Japan |
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Nagasaki is Japan’s first international city with a history of trading with many countries since Nagasaki port opened in 1571. The city has many tourist places with hidden Japanese historical significance. It was the Gateway to foreign countries and the first area where Christianity spread. It played a major part in Japan’s industrial modernization and was the site of the Atomic bomb used in WW2. |
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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. The scenery of Unzen jigoku has an other worldly sense with white steam rising from the ground over a wide area. At any time of the year the natural scenery of Unzen is beautiful. |
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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. The centre of the town has many spring water canals filled with carp and is often called the City of Swimming Carp. Nearby Harajo is a place of great significance to Christianity and is the site of the Shimabara Rebellion. |
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Sasebo is located on the Kitamatsuura Peninsula facing the Genkai Sea with numerous small Islands and is often called “ 99 Island”. The 99 Islands cruise is a relaxing and reinvigorating experience. Huis Ten Bosch, a must visit attraction, is a theme park modelled on a Dutch village reproducing the rows of houses and streets even including a recreation of Huis Ten Bosch Palace in the Netherlands. |
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Hirado is the first place where Portuguese ships landed in Japan in 1549, and after that St. Francis Xavier visited in 1550, and Japanese Christianity started here in Hirado. In the 1580s, the Portuguese established a trading station, followed soon by the Dutch and the British. Hirado is located north-west side of Nagasaki and facing to Genkai Sea, and is mainly composed of Kitamatsuura Peninsula, Hirado Island and Ikitsuki Island, which are connected by Hirado bridge and Ikitsuki bridge. |
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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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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. |
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Kunisaki peninsula is a rural area located on the north-east side of Oita-prefecture. It is especially popular for it’s onsen, and trekking, and the local cuisine can be enjoyed as well. Kunisaki peninsula began to develop 1,300 years ago as a sacred religious ground influenced by local mountain and nature worship. |
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Usa & Ajimu are located at the base of Kunisaki peninsula and are close proximity to theUsa Shrine. The area has long been a sacred holy ground to both Shinto & Buddhist activities. |
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Nakatsu was a Castle town during the Edo period, when it was a mid-sized domain. The town itself has recently expanded to include outlying areas. In the centre, the rebuilt castle has an observation deck with coastal views. Yabakei offers dynamic rock formations and hot springs in the valleys along Yamakuni River. |
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Okubungo , also known as onsen country, is a Nature-blessed region in the Ono River basin.The northern part is surrounded by the Aso & Kuju Mountains. |
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Kumamoto is the 3rd largest city in Kyushu located almost in the center of Kyushu, with Aso region on the east side and the Ariake Sea on the west side. 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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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. Daikanbo peak, on the outer edge of the Aso Caldera is a must place to visit offering panoramic views of the magnificent scenery including the five mountains of Aso and the serene and beautiful green plains below. |
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Amakusa is situated on an archipelago consisting of several island on the west side of Kumamoto. It possesses a beautiful lush green landscape and natural geological formations giving the islands the designation “national Geopark”. Marine activities such dolphin watching, boat tours, seafood & local delicacies can be enjoyed. Amakusa also has an important historical significance to Christians. |
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Hitoyoshi is a castle town on the kumagawa river. Also know as Kyushu’s “little Kyoto,” it is known for it’s onsen resort, limestone caves, castle ruins, river boat riding, steam locomotive, limestone cave and local distillery |
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Takachiho is located just south of the Aso region and offers dynamic nature and a serene spiritual experience. Beautiful and breath taking Takachiho Gorge was created by volcanic activity of the Aso area and this spectacular deep and narrow V-shaped gorge consists columnar joins carved out by erosion due to the water flow of the Gokase over many years. |
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Hyuga is a bay city, facing the Hyuga nada Sea. Famous for it’s surfing and seascapes. The spectacular scenery of exposed pillar like rock cliffs have an artistic appearance created by weathering and the relentless raging waves. |
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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. It possesses ocean resorts, wild animals and many historical and religious places such as castles and seaside shrines. |
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The Onsen Resort located at the foot of the Kirishima mountains. Kirishima jingu Shrine is one of the most beautiful shrines in Kyushu surrounded by forest. You can enjoy hiking trails with spectacular mountain views and soak in volcanic hot springs. |
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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. Kagoshima prospered in the Edo period as a castle town. Tenmonkan is the biggest shopping arcade and here you can dine on local cuisines, especially succulent meats and also enjoy the vibrant night life, bars and restaurants. |
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Sakurajima Island is the symbol of Kagoshima. Minamidake. Formerly an island, it became connected with the Osumi Peninsula in 1914 when lava from its summit closed the channel between the two. Observation points on the island can be accessed by ferry. |
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Ibusuki is known for it’s hot spring Onsen Resort, and it’s famous natural steam sand baths located on Kinko bay. 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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Chiran is a small town in the middle of the Satsuma Peninsula. It is called a “small Kyoto” and has a preserved Samurai district including a collection of Samurai houses and gardens. Another interesting place to visit is the Chiran Peace Museum. |
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九州の観光情報
九州は日本列島の南西に位置する島です。
その大きさは、南北（鹿児島県～福岡県）が330km、東西（大分県～長崎県）が240kmで、
7の県から（福岡、佐賀、長崎、大分、熊本、宮崎、鹿児島）構成されています。
九州は旅をする人にとって地上の楽園です。
日本の他の地域にない、１つの島の中に、旅の楽しみ醍醐味である「未知への遭遇」を
演出する、様々な種類の観光素材を沢山持っているところです。
各県や地域の自然が創りだす風景や生活様式や食文化が、それぞれの地域の魅力を
創り出しています。九州での旅は、各観光地をスポット的に訪問するだけでなく、
移動する旅程のなかで観る景色、訪れるところの地域の文化にも触れる楽しみができます。
そうです九州は、自然、食、買物、温泉、日本の文化、ローカルの体験や学びなど、
あなたのお好みにあった「あなただけの旅」が楽しめるところです。
魅力溢れる九州の旅行を楽しんでもらうために、旅の情報を発信しています。
常に旬を提供することに心がけ、新たな感動のツアーを創るため、自らが現地に足を運んで
情報収集を行っています。食事等も自らが体験し、お勧めするようにしています。
福岡県は九州北部に位置し、人口510万人と九州で最も多い県です。県庁所在地の福岡市と
北九州市の2つの政令指定都市があります。北部は響灘（玄界灘）、東部は周防灘、
筑後地方は有明海に面しています。県の中心部を筑紫山地が連なっており、筑後川・矢部川・
遠賀川流域、宗像地域、京築地域では平野が広がっており水田地帯が多くあります。
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九州の北西部に位置する、人口約８０万人の県で、県庁所在地は佐賀市です。唐津・伊万里・
有田などは古くから陶磁器の産地として有名で、玄界灘と有明海の2つの海に接しています。
有明海沿岸から筑後川沿いには県の面積の3割を占める佐賀平野が広がり、玄界灘から
佐賀平野西部までは杵島丘陵などの丘陵地帯です。北東部に脊振山地、南西部に多良岳山系
といういずれも1,000m級の山地があって丘陵地帯を挟んでいます。
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長崎県は東側も佐賀県に接する、人口約１３０万人の県で、
県庁所在地は長崎市です。対馬、壱岐、五島列島などの島嶼が971あり、その数は日本一です。
また、海岸線の長さは、北海道に次いで国内2位です。
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大分県は、九州の北東部に位置する、人口１１０万人の県で、県庁所在地は大分市です。別府温泉や、
湯布院温泉をはじめとする多くの温泉を有し、源泉数（4,538ヶ所）、湧出量（291,340L/分）ともに
日本一であり、「日本一のおんせん県おおいた」をキャッチフレーズに温泉をアピールしています。
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中津 & 耶馬渓
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熊本県は九州の中央部に位置する、人口約１７０万人の県で、県庁所在地は熊本市です。東部阿蘇
カルデラを持つ阿蘇山や九州山地の山々が聳え、西部は熊本平野が有明海に、八代平野および芦北地方
のリアス式海岸が不知火海に面し、その間に宇土半島が突き出し天草諸島に続いています。
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宮崎県は九州の東南端に位置し南北に長い、人口約１０６万人の県で、県庁所在地は宮崎市です。
県木である「フェニックス」に代緒豊かな気候です。また、阿蘇の南側に位置する高千穂は、
大自然のもと日本人のこころに触れられるお勧めの場所の一つです。
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鹿児島県は九州の南側に位置する、人口約１５９万人の県で、県庁所在地は鹿児島市です。
古くから活火山として知られる桜島をはじめ、噴火活動の頻度の高い火山が多くあります。
温泉の数も多く、泉源数は約2,730で、大分県に次いで全国2位で、県内の入浴施設のほとんどが
温泉です。
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九州全体の地図
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8 days Nature, Onsen and local speciality tour
This is the model itinerary for making your customized tour.
Exploring the featured destinations while enjoying Nature, Onsen and
local speciality.
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The most enjoyable experience is Fruit picking through the year. Ukiha blessed with nature where many orchards spread out at the foot of Mino mountain range. A tranquil Onsen Resort near Fukuoka-city and is located on the banks of Chikugo River. The quality hot spring is weakly alkaline and sulfur is mixed and has the effect of dropping old horn and creating beautiful skin. |
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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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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. |
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Takachiho is located just south of the Aso region and offers dynamic nature and a serene spiritual experience. Beautiful and breath taking Takachiho Gorge was created by volcanic activity of the Aso area and this spectacular deep and narrow V-shaped gorge consists columnar joins carved out by erosion due to the water flow of the Gokase over many years. |
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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. Daikanbo peak, on the outer edge of the Aso Caldera is a must place to visit offering panoramic views of the magnificent scenery including the five mountains of Aso and the serene and beautiful green plains below. |
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Yanagawa is a beautiful canal town where with fields of flat land facing the calm Ariake Sea. The area of Yanagawa was created by reclamation of shallow Ariake Sea which has existed since and the canal was constructed for people’s lives and agriculture. Yanagawa was once a Castle town of the Tachibana domain. Features of Yanagawa are the Canal boat cruise and Eel cuisine. |
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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. |
stay Fukuoka
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Itinerary
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Welcome to Fukuoka! You will be greeted our representative Drive to Ukiha spread in the Chikugo Fruits picking such as persimmon, strawberry and apple Visit Ukiha Inari Shrine enjoy breath taking scenery harmonizes with the Shrine the 90 vermilion coloured Torii Gates stand on the 300 steps stairs Lunch at authentic Japanese restaurant, Shirakabe Visit Shochu brewery Shochu is a Japanese distilled alcohol beverage Stay Harazuru Onsen Resort The quality hot spring is weakly alkaline and sulfur is mixed and has the effect of dropping old horn and creating beautiful skin. Dinner at the Hotel |
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After breakfast, check out the Hotel in Harazuru Onsen Drive to Beppu Beppu is one of the most famous Onsen resort in Japan Go up to Mount Tsurumi by the Ropeway Soaring 1375 metres into the sky, and a breathtaking view overlooking Beppu can be enjoyed Lunch at local restaurant in Beppu Sea food or Jigoku mushi kobo, the ingredients are cooked by Onsen steam Beppu Hell tour experience The most famous sights, the collection of hot spring where water bubbles forth from underground Visit Umijigoku and Chinoeke jigoku Stay in Beppu |
Day 3 Yufuin
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Beakfast at the Hotel Drive to Kokonoe Exploring Kokonoe Yume Otsurihashi The longest pedestrian suspension bridge in Japan, beautiful view from the thrilling suspension bridge over the Naruko river valley Drive to Yufuin Yufuin is beautiful and tranquil Onsen Resort harmonized with nature Lunch at local restaurant in Yufuin such as local cuisine Seiro mushi, Yufumabushi or Sobe noodle Exploring Yunotsubo avenue Started near JR Yufuin Station and connected to Kinrinko lake There are 70 shops, gift shop, galleries, curiosity item shops as well as cafes Kinrinko lake and Floral Village are recommended Stay in Beppu |
Day 4 Takachiho
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After breakfast, check out the Hotel in Beppu 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 |
Day 5 Aso
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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 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 Daikanbo One the best photo spot in Aso; you can see the perfect view of the five peak of Mount Aso. Stay in Aso |
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After breakfast, check out the Hotel in Aso Drive to Yanagasa Yanagawa is the Beautiful Canal town Yanagawa, and is a former Castle town facing the Ariake Sea and spreading in the Chikugo plain Canal boat cruise the most recommended experience, asmall boat slowly go down the river skillfully maneuvered by a boatman with bamboo pole Lunch : to be selected Eel or Sea food Eel Cuisine : Yanagawa is the birthplace of Steamed Eel that has more than 300 years history. Sea food Cuisine : Yanagawa is facing to Ariake Sea where many fresh and unique fishes Drive to Fukuoka Stay in Fukuoka |
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Day 8
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| Uminonakamichi Seaside park | Nokonoshima Island | Hiraidai Karst Plateau & Caves |
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12 days Kyushu tour
This is the model plan for making your Customized tour.
Exploring the whole of Kyushu from Fukuoka and visiting the most exciting
destinations in Kyushu.
How to travel
The tour starts from Fukuoka.
the Private vehicle is used as for transportation.
When you have a plan for traveling Kyushu, please please contact us to send the
request using Enquiry form, please click the link below and write your enquiries.
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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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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. 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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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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The Onsen Resort is most famous for Sand bath, located at a sand in Kinko bay, where bathers are buried in naturally heated sand. To the east the Satsuma peninsula offers spectacular ocean views and this peaceful rural area is know as the “home of the sweet potato”. |
stay Ibusuki Onsen Resort
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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. 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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Hitoyoshi is a Onsen resort and a castle town on the kumagawa river. Also there are many tourist attarctions such as Natioal treasure shirne, castle ruins, river boat riding, limestone cave and Kuma Shochu brewery. |
stay Hitoyoshi Onsen Resort |
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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 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. |
stay Aso Onsen Resort |
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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. 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. |
stay Beppu Onsen Resort |
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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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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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Itinerary
Day 1 Welcome to Fukuoka, Nagasaki
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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 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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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After breakfast, check out the Hotel in Kumamoto Drive to Satsuma peninsula in Kagoshima Satsuma peninsula is calm countryside with subtropical atmosphere and extends 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 the largest lake in Kyushu and is known as the legendary monster called Issy was live in. Exploring Nagasaki-bana cape the southernmost point of Satsuma peninsula, and Ryugu Shrine that Urashima Taro legendary shrine. Stay Ibusuki Enjoy Ibusuki steaming sand baths along Kinko bay beach. |
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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 local restaurant, at Sengan-en 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 |
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After breakfast, check out the Hotel in Kagoshima Drive to Hitoyoshi Lunch at local restaurant at Hitoyoshi Visit Aio Aso shrine, National treasure Takahashi shuzo, Kuma Shochu brewery, enjoy sample Shochu Michinoeki Hitoyoshi, shopping, cafe, activities Check in the Hotel Dinner at the Hotel Stay in Hitoyoshi |
Day 7 Takachiho
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After breakfast, check out the Hotel in Hitoyoshi 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. 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 |
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Breakfast at the Hotel Exploring Aso all the day 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. 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. One the best photo spot in Aso; you can see the perfect view of the five peak of Mount Aso. Stay in Aso |
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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’s most hyped attraction, that are collections of hot springs Visit Umi jigoku and Chinoike jigoku Stay in Beppu |
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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 |
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After breakfast, check out the Hotel in Kitakyushu Drive to Fukuoka Stay in Fukuoka |
Day 12 Return to Home
After breakfast, check out Hotel
Transfer to Airport
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Travelling route
Nature in Kyushu
Hiraodai Karst Plateau & Caves, in Fukuoka-prefecture
Hiraodai Karst Plateau & Caves is located in Kitakyushu-city, Fukuoka-prefecture.
One of the three largest karst plateau in Japan. At altitudes between 400 and 600
meters above sea level and stretching 6 km from north to south and 2 km from
east to west.
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Yougunbaru, which was so names because of the limestone which stands in row like a flock
of sheep in a vast meadow, dolines (conical hollows) and limestone caves create distinctive
scenery. The Plateau offers a different views in each of the four seasons, resembling a burnt
field in the spring, appearing fresh and green in the early summer, and similar to a dry plain
in the fall.
Limestone Caves
There are three limestone Caves in Hiraodai Karst and each cave has different unique
features.
Senbutsu limestone Cave
The largest limestone caves in Hiraodai Karst Plateau
extending about 900 m while meandering toward the northeast. The shape of the cave is
narrow, narrow ceiling ravine with a maximum width of 10 m and a maximum ceiling
height of 15 m.
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Mejiro limestone Cave
It is the longest cave in Hiraodai Karst, over 2 km in length. The highlight of this
cave is the monolithic ceiling which is a very unique structure as a limestone caves.
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Ojika Limestone Cave
The cave is called footfall of dinosaurs. It is the very rare cave in Japan; the entrance
is vertical pit with 25 meter, when getting down to the bottom, you follow the
underground horizontal cave and you can see the hidden aspects of Hiraodai Karst.
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Itoshima, in Fukuoka-prefecture
Itoshima is located next to Fukuoka-city, the north side is facing Genkai Sea and has intricate
coastline created by dynamic wave.
The plain and several low mountains between the coastline in the north and Seburu mountain
range in the south create beautiful landscape.
The main industries are fishery and agriculture, including rice, fruits and flowers.
Sake rice is also cultivated and there are also Sake Breweries.
You can enjoy various cuisines such as sea food dish, oyster Barbecue, Sushi as well
as Ramen.
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Oshima Island, in Fukuoka-prefecture
Oshima Island located 11 km from Konominato Port in Munakata-city, and is the largest
island in Fukuoka-prefecture. The population of the island is around 700.
It takes 25 minutes by Oshima ferry and 15 minutes by Shiokaze ferry.
There are two World Heritage Shrines, Munakata Shrine Nakatsu-gu and Munakata Shrine
Okitsu-gu Yohaishho, those Shrines are registered as Sacred Island Okinoshiam and
Associated site in the Munakata Region.
You can enjoy beautiful nature at any places where you visit including Windmil Observatory
and Mitake Observatory.
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