I travel alone, would this tour operate if i were the only person?

If i wanted the airport transfer at the end of the trip, would i need to depart from the Nagasaki Airport, or would Fukuoka Airport also be eligible?

Is there a tour you can fit me in during my stay?

Unfortunately, our suppliers require a minimum of 4 weeks to accept any bookings and enquires.

I am interested in joining a small group tour in Kyushu. I am also keen to to travel around South Korea and Taiwan by joining a small group. I would like to travel in the July/ Aug period of 2026. I am finding it difficult to move around your website to check on dates, prices and full details of what is provided. I am happy for each tour to follow after each one. I do not want to travel alone, but also not really keen on a very large group. Do you have any ideas for me? I live in New Zealand, but will be in Bangkok in early July and would travel from there.

Unfortunately we require minimum of two people to guarantee most of our tours. Only the Taiwan Express and Around Formosa Taiwan, we can guarantee for 1 person. Taiwan Express 8 days: weekly departure on Saturdays Around Formosa Taiwan: weekly departure on Sundays. For South Korea, if we have a few people booked for the date, we can make the booking for you based on single room.

When do you release the dates for October / November 2026 for the Kyushu 8 day rail tour - semi independent?

We've updated the dates and price for 2026, it's daily departure and we will guarantee depart for two people travelling together. Please submit your booking request if you confirm your date of travel so I can check the availability for you.

We have Okinawa short stay, but we require minimum of two people to traveling.

Can you please advise if it is possible to have a stop in Oita while on the bullet train from Kumamoto to Fukuoka?

The tour is guaranteed based on minimum 2 person travelling. If so we can make minor changes on the itinerary and work out the cost involved. Can you please clarify the number of travellers?

Kyushsu Half Island Express Tour

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Start and end in Fukuoka

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We liked the structure of the tour where we received the train tickets and travelled by ourselves. The hotels we stayed with breakfast were all excellent.
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City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 32
Ages 12+

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Fukuoka
Fukuoka
Day 2
Yufuin - Beppu
Yufuin - Beppu
Included Activities
- Yufuin no Mori limited express train to Yufuin
- Explore Yunotsubo Street
- Explore Kinrin Lake
- Transfer to Beppu by public bus
- Hot spring facilities access
Landmarks
Yunotsubo Street
Kinrin Lake
Day 3
Beppu
Beppu
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hell tour including 3 hells
- Walking tour of Kannawa Onsen District
- Jigokmushi onsen steamed food experience
- Hotel transfer
- Hot spring facilities access
Optional Activities
- Bamboo Factory visit
- Bamboo Craft Making experience
Landmarks
Kannawa Onsen District
Bamboo Factory
Day 4
Taketa - Aso
Taketa - Aso
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train to Bungo Taketa station
- Taketa Morning Tour
- Taketa Old Quarter exploration
- Visit Jurokan Rakan
- Visit Cave Chapel
- Visit Samurai District
- Train to Aso station
- Hotel transfer
Landmarks
Taketa Old Quarter
Jurokan Rakan
Cave Chapel
Samurai District
Day 5
Kumamoto
Kumamoto
Included Activities
- Transfer to Aso station
- Bus to Aso Kusasenri
- Visit Aso Kusasenri Observatory
- Visit Volcano Museum
- JR train to Kumamoto station
Landmarks
Aso Kusasenri
Aso Kusasenri Observatory
Volcano Museum
Day 6
Nagasaki
Nagasaki
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tram morning tour
- Visit Kumamoto Castle
- Visit Suizenji Garden
- Transfer to Kumamoto station
- Bullet train to Shintosu station
- Kamome limited express train to Nagasaki
Landmarks
Kumamoto Castle
Suizenji Garden
Day 7
Nagasaki
Nagasaki
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour
- Visit Atomic Bomb Museum
- Visit Peace Park
- Visit Glover Garden
- Visit Oura Church
Optional Activities
- Gunkanjima Island Cruise
- Dejima visit
- Chinatown exploration
Landmarks
Atomic Bomb Museum
Peace Park
Glover Garden
Oura Church
Gunkanjima Island
Dejima
Chinatown
Day 8
Nagasaki Departure
Nagasaki Departure

Landmarks
Yunotsubo Street
Kinrin Lake

Landmarks
Kannawa Onsen District
Bamboo Factory

Landmarks
Taketa Old Quarter
Jurokan Rakan
Cave Chapel
Samurai District

Landmarks
Aso Kusasenri
Aso Kusasenri Observatory
Volcano Museum

Landmarks
Kumamoto Castle
Suizenji Garden

Landmarks
Atomic Bomb Museum
Peace Park
Glover Garden
Oura Church
Gunkanjima Island
Dejima
Chinatown

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I travel alone, would this tour operate if i were the only person?
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  Sylvia
  Traveler•Written April 2026
  If i wanted the airport transfer at the end of the trip, would i need to depart from the Nagasaki Airport, or would Fukuoka Airport also be eligible?
- S
  Sylvia
  Traveler•Written April 2026
  I likely will not have mobile phone coverage while in Japan, but I will have other means of contact, such as WhatsApp and Email. Would this cause any issues along the way, especially if i am expect to contact the transfer service directly?
- MW ToursOperator•Written April 2026
  Unfortunately this tour is required min of 2 pax travel together to guaranteed departure.
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Maria
Asked on January 12th, 2026
Is there a tour you can fit me in during my stay?
Tour Details
- MW ToursOperator•Written January 2026
  Unfortunately, our suppliers require a minimum of 4 weeks to accept any bookings and enquires.
C
Chloe
Asked on November 14th, 2025
I am interested in joining a small group tour in Kyushu. I am also keen to to travel around South Korea and Taiwan by joining a small group. I would like to travel in the July/ Aug period of 2026. I am finding it difficult to move around your website to check on dates, prices and full details of what is provided. I am happy for each tour to follow after each one. I do not want to travel alone, but also not really keen on a very large group. Do you have any ideas for me? I live in New Zealand, but will be in Bangkok in early July and would travel from there.
Group size
Tour Details
- MW ToursOperator•Written November 2025
  Unfortunately we require minimum of two people to guarantee most of our tours. Only the Taiwan Express and Around Formosa Taiwan, we can guarantee for 1 person. Taiwan Express 8 days: weekly departure on Saturdays Around Formosa Taiwan: weekly departure on Sundays. For South Korea, if we have a few people booked for the date, we can make the booking for you based on single room.
L
Lindsay
Asked on October 18th, 2025
When do you release the dates for October / November 2026 for the Kyushu 8 day rail tour - semi independent?
Tour Details
- MW ToursOperator•Written October 2025
  We've updated the dates and price for 2026, it's daily departure and we will guarantee depart for two people travelling together. Please submit your booking request if you confirm your date of travel so I can check the availability for you.
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Liz
Asked on January 17th, 2025
do you tour okinawa
Tour Details
- MW ToursOperator•Written January 2025
  We have Okinawa short stay, but we require minimum of two people to traveling.
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  Liz
  Traveler•Written January 2025
  I used to live there and would love to see it again and bring a client with me to see Okinawa and Japan
K
Kristina
Asked on January 20th, 2023
Can you please advise if it is possible to have a stop in Oita while on the bullet train from Kumamoto to Fukuoka?
Transport
- MW ToursOperator•Written January 2023
  The tour is guaranteed based on minimum 2 person travelling. If so we can make minor changes on the itinerary and work out the cost involved. Can you please clarify the number of travellers?

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