Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Fukuoka
FukuokaOptional Activities
- Visit Fukuoka Tower observation deck (234m triangular tower with 8,000 1-way mirrors)
- Explore Rakusui-en Japanese-style garden with pond at former merchant villa (dating back to 1906)
Landmarks Fukuoka Tower Rakusui-en 
- Day 2
Fukuoka to Dazaifu
Fukuoka to Dazaifu- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train to Dazaifu (Nishitetsu rail ticket included)
- Visit Tenmangu Shrine, one of the most important in Japan dedicated to Sugawara Michizane
- Explore Komyozenji Temple belonging to Tofukuji school of Rinzai Zen Buddhism with zen rock gardens
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Dazaifu town during free time
Landmarks Tenmangu Shrine, Dazaifu Komyozenji Temple 
- Day 3
Fukuoka to Nagasaki
Fukuoka to Nagasaki- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train journey to Nagasaki using JR All Kyushu pass
- Visit Dejima historic area with reconstructed warehouses, merchant homes, walls and gates
- Explore Shinchi Chinatown
- Walk Oranda-zaka scenic street in Higashiyamatea area
- Visit Glover Garden open-air museum and former residence of Thomas Glover
Landmarks Dejima Shinchi Oranda-zaka Glover Garden - Day 4
Nagasaki
Nagasaki- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry to Hashima island (Gunkanjima) with three observation decks access
Optional Activities
- Visit Peace Park & Atomic Bomb Museum, a commemorative space at the blast epicentre with museum about the August 9th 1945 atomic bombing
- Explore Oura Cathedral and Museum, Japan's oldest Christian church built in 1864 for foreign merchants
- Ropeway ride to Mount Inasa (333m) for views over Nagasaki Bay and city silhouette resembling a crane
Landmarks Hashima Island (Gunkanjima) Nagasaki Peace Park Atomic Bomb Museum Oura Cathedral Mount Inasa - Day 5
Nagasaki to Yufuin Onsen
Nagasaki to Yufuin Onsen- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Japanese dinner at ryokan)
Included Activities
- Train to Yufuin Onsen using JR All Kyushu Rail Pass
Optional Activities
- Visit Lake Kinrinko and shrine at lake's southern end
- Explore Shitanyu public bathhouse open to visitors
- Onsen tour experience with hot spring bathing focus
- Browse art museums, cafes and boutiques in town
Landmarks Lake Kinrinko Mount Yufu Shitanyu - Day 6
Yufuin Onsen to Kumamoto
Yufuin Onsen to Kumamoto- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train from Yufuin Onsen to Kumamoto using JR All Kyushu Rail Pass
- Day 7
Kumamoto
Kumamoto- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Kumamoto Castle with grounds (15 min tram from Kumamoto Station)
- Explore Suizenji Garden traditional Japanese garden (15 min tram from Kumamoto Station)
- Visit Lafcadio Hearn's former residence and museum
- Shinkansen Bullet Train to Kagoshima
Landmarks Kumamoto Castle Suizenji Garden Lafcadio Hearn's Former Residence 
- Day 8
Kagoshima
Kagoshima- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry to Sakurajima volcano island
- Walk Nagisa Lava trail (3km) along water and through lava flow
- Access multiple Sakurajima observation points to view volcano activity
- Return ferry from Sakurajima to Kagoshima
- Visit Senganen Gardens (Isoteien) built in 1658 by Shimazu clan
- Explore Iso Residence showing reconstructed life from 1880s
Optional Activities
- Onsen (hot spring) bath on Sakurajima
- Hiking trails from Ferry Terminal information centre on Sakurajima
Landmarks Sakurajima Senganen Gardens (Isoteien)
