Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Fukuoka
Your flight lands in Fukuoka and a driver meets you at the arrival hall. From there, you'll head to your hotel by private car, so you can settle in and get oriented for the week ahead.
- Day 2
Fukuoka
This morning starts at Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, a peaceful spot dedicated to Sugawara Michizane. After that, you'll check out the Kyushu National Museum with its distinctive glass building, then move on to Nanzoin Temple where you'll see a 41-meter bronze Reclining Buddha. By evening, head to Canal City Hakata for shopping, dining, and entertainment across its 250-plus shops and restaurants.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine
- Explore Kyushu National Museum
- Visit Nanzoin Temple
- Explore Canal City Hakata
Optional Activities
- Participate in rituals at Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine
- Attend theater performance at Canal City Hakata
- Watch movie at Canal City Hakata cinemas
- Play at game center at Canal City Hakata
Landmarks Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine Kyushu National Museum Nanzoin Temple Canal City Hakata - Day 3
Fukuoka
Start your day at Ichiran-no-mori, a ramen facility where you can watch noodle-making and try fresh tonkatsu ramen. Later, travel to see Meoto Iwa (Wedded Rocks) near Ise City, connected by a sacred rope. From there, you'll visit oyster huts on Itoshima Island for fresh seafood, walk through Shiraito Falls, and finish at Fukuoka Tower for city views from the 123-meter observation deck.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Ichiran-no-mori ramen facility
- View Meoto Iwa (Wedded Rocks)
- Explore Itoshima Island Oyster Huts
- Visit Shiraito Falls
- Visit Fukuoka Tower observation deck
Optional Activities
- Order and taste fresh oysters at Itoshima Island Oyster Huts
Landmarks Ichiran-no-mori Meoto Iwa (Wedded Rocks) Shiraito Falls Fukuoka Tower - Day 4
Kumamoto
Head to Yanagawa, known as the Venice of Kyushu, for scenic flatboat cruises along traditional waterways on donkobune boats. Then travel to Kumamoto to explore Kumamoto Castle and its grounds, see Suizenji Garden with its 17th-century landscape design, and stop by Kumamon Square to see where the famous mascot works.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic flatboat cruise in Yanagawa
- Visit Kumamoto Castle
- Explore Suizenji Garden
- Visit Kumamon Square
Landmarks Yanagawa Kumamoto Castle Suizenji Garden Kumamon Square 
- Day 5
Yufuin
Spend your day at Mount Aso, an active volcano with one of the world's largest calderas measuring 25 kilometers across. You'll walk through Kusasenri, an emerald grassland with cattle and horses, then cross the Kokonoe Yume Otsurihashi Bridge, Japan's longest and highest pedestrian bridge at 173 meters above the Naruko River with countryside views.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- View Mount Aso crater
- Visit Kusasenri grassland plateau
- Walk Kokonoe Yume Otsurihashi Bridge
Landmarks Mount Aso Kusasenri Kokonoe Yume Otsurihashi Bridge - Day 6
Beppu - Fukuoka
Walk through Yunotsubo Kaido, a traditional street with shops, cafes, and hot springs. Take time around Lake Kinrin to enjoy the peaceful setting, then explore Beppu's colorful hot springs known as the Hells with their vibrant mineral-rich waters. Your guide and driver offer commentary throughout the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Yunotsubo Kaido street
- Visit Lake Kinrin
- Explore Beppu's Hells hot springs
Optional Activities
- Soak in hot springs along Yunotsubo Kaido
Landmarks Yunotsubo Kaido Lake Kinrin Beppu's Hells 
- Day 7
Departure from Fukuoka
This morning, your guide meets you for your final stop in Japan. You'll head to Fukuoka airport for your departing flight, concluding your week exploring Kyushu.
