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Highlights of Kyushu, Southern Island (5 days)
This five day private tour is created to discover cultural and natural diversities in Kyushu. Enjoy visiting historical architecture and unique cuisine which were influenced by Asia and Europe, and authentic Japanese porcelain ware such as Arita and Imari, which were exported to Europe in the 17th century. Also, important Japanese castle and garden can be observed in Kyushu.
Kyushu’s warm climate and geomorphic features have created volcanic mountains, an abundance of hot spring areas and picturesque greenery highland for dairy farming.
Sample Itinerary Overview
Day 1 Arrive at Fukuoka Airport, Sightseeing in Fukuoka/Hakata |
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Arrive at Fukuoka Airport. Move to Fukuoka, also known as Hakata, the largest modern city of Kyushu Island. Visit city center such as Nakasu, Canal City and Hawks Town. Also Dazaifu Tenmangu shrine near Fukuoka city is also worth visiting, which is worshipped as the god of academic achievements, established in 919. In the evening, experience Fukuoka’s local cuisine such as Mizutaki chicken hot pot or Tonkotsu ramen noodles in pork bone broth. Stay at deluxe hotel in the city. |
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Day 2 Saga Pottery Towns & Nagasaki |
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On the way to Nagasaki, visit Saga Pottery Towns. Karatsu, Arita and Imari towns have been producing high-quality pottery and porcelain with techniques learned from Korea about 500 years ago. Ceramic studios, historical pottery merchant’s house, galleries, and internationally recognized companies are located in these towns.
Stay overnight at the hotel in Nagasaki city or Huis Ten Bosch, theme park of Dutch Village. Holland was only country to maintain trade relations with Japan during Japan's self-imposed isolation. |
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Day 3 Nagasaki, Mt. Unzen & Kumamoto |
| Enjoy a private day tour escorted by local guide. In Nagasaki, visit Peace Memorial Park which was established to commemorate over 150,000 victims hit by atomic bomb in August 9, 1945. Then, move to Chinatown which was once called “Shanghai in Nagasaki Prefecture” where many Chinese people settled down as an important trading port of Japan. Also, picturesque European residences for foreign traders and the oldest Catholic Gothic style wooden church are located on the hill overlooking Nagasaki Port. For your lunch, Chanpon (ramen noodle with mixed stir fry created by local Chinese people) or Shippoku (Chinese & Portuguese influenced full-course Japanese cuisine) can be recommended as an unique experience in Nagasaki. In the afternoon, enjoy scenic train and ferry rides to Kumamoto with a view of volcanic Mt. Unzen. Stay overnight at a deluxe hotel in Kumamoto City. |
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Day 4 Kumamoto, Mt. Aso, Hot spring Resort |
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Enjoy Kumamoto in the morning, such as Kumamoto Castle and traditional Japanese garden with pine trees and pond. Move to one of the best hot spring areas in Kyushu, such as Yufuin and Kurokawa. On the way to hot spring resort, enjoy a scenic drive in Mt. Aso area. Stay at a traditional hot spring ryokan with full-course Japanese dinner.
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Day 5 Transfer to Fukuoka Airport |
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| Transfer to Fukuoka Airport. Have a safe flight! |
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The tour price will differ according to many factors such as the rank of accommodation (e.g. 5-star hotel, 3-star ryokan), way of transportation (e.g. train, private car), number of days with a private guide, duration of your tour, or season. Please contact us. One of our tour consultants will come up with an ideal plan and cost for you.
Contact us
For more information, or to start customizing your own itinerary, please contact us.
Michi Travel Japan
Tel: +81-3-5213-5040
E-mail: commentsmtj@michitravel.com
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