Kyushu - The land of volcanoes, misty mountains and ancient myths. This region is famous for its beautiful landscape, hot springs, historical sites and culinary delicacies. The starting point is Fukuoka, Japan's gateway to the Korean Peninsula and Asian mainland. Your journey then progresses to Nagasaki where you will learn about the dramatic atomic conclusion to the second world war. You will then ascend the heights of the Unzen plateau and enjoy the wonders of a natural spa. You will then travel across Ariake Sea to the City of Kumamoto and its castle. Next, you will traverse Kyushu as you head for Beppu, you can not fail to admire the stunning landscape and you will visit the active volcanic crater of Mount Aso. Beppu is one of the worlds most geothermically active regions and has over 100 million litres of water a day gushing from its 3000 springs. After an opportunity to bathe in its water or its hot sands you will return to Fukuoka.
* Return flights from
the UK are not included. Please check
here for details
Itinerary
Days |
Schedule |
Accommodation |
1 |
Fukuoka (Hakata)
Arrive at Fukuoka Airport (or JR Hakata station).
You will be met by an English speaking representative who will direct
you to your public transport.
Transfer to your hotel.
|
Fukuoka |
2 |
Fukuoka - Nagasaki
Today, you will meet your guide who
will travel with you until your return to Fukuoka on day 6.
Visit Fukuoka and Dazaifu.
Train transfer to Nagasaki (3 hours) |
Nagasaki |
3 |
Nagasaki - Unzen (Dinner included)
Visit the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Memorial , Peace Park, Oura-Tenshudo
and Glover House.
Transfer to Unzen Spa.
Dinner at your ryokan. |
Unzen Spa |
4 |
Unzen - Shimabara - Kumamoto (Breakfast included)
Breakfast at your ryokan.
Travel to Shimabara.
See the Jigoku (Hell) Valley.
Arrival to Shimabara port by bus, and then on to Kumamoto by ferry.
Visit Suizenji Park and Kumamoto Castle in Kumamoto.
|
Kumamoto |
5 |
Kumamoto - Mt. Aso - Beppu (Lunch and dinner included)
Visit Suizenji Park and Kumamoto Castle in Kumamoto.
You will then travel to Beppu as part of a coach tour which visits
the active
volcanic crater of Mount Aso.
This is a very picturesque journey and includes lunch.
Dinner at your ryokan.
|
Beppu |
6 |
Beppu - Fukuoka (Breakfast included)
Breakfast at your ryokan.
Visit Beppu, including the steaming and boiling mud "Jigoku"
hot springs.
Travel to Hakata by express train, where your guide will assist
you with any arrangements that follow this tour. |
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| Included |
Hotel: Fukuoka (1 night), Nagasaki (1 night), Unzen (1 night), Kumamoto (1 night), Beppu (1 night)
Meal: Dinner and breakfast at Unzen and Beppu,
Lunch on day 5
Guide: Private guide
Train: Ordinary class reserved
seat: Fukuoka - Nagasaki, Beppu - Fukuoka
Others: Coach tour from Kumamoto
- Beppu, Ferry from Shimabara to Kumamoto. |
| Not
Included |
| 1. Flight 2.
Insurance 3. Beverages during
dinner 4. Luggage delivery |
|
Total Price of Package:
(per person) |
2
Adult (twin) |
3
Adult (Triple) |
4
Adult (2 twins) |
|
From £3400 |
From £2640 |
From £2360 |
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Peace Park
Kyushu Image
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