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Kyushu Island Express Tour 8 days

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Start and end in Fukuoka
4.5 (80 reviews)

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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Ages 12+

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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Fukuoka Arrival

    Fukuoka Arrival

    Included Activities

    • Airport meeting service
  3. Day 2

    Fukuoka to Yufuin to Beppu

    Fukuoka to Yufuin to Beppu

    Included Activities

    • Explore Yunotsubo Street
    • Visit Kinrin Lake
    Landmarks
    Kinrin Lake
    Yunotsubo Street
  4. Day 3

    Beppu

    Beppu
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Hell tour including 3 hells
    • Walking tour of Kannawa Onsen District
    • Jigokmushi onsen steamed food experience
    • Bamboo Lantern Workshop at Bamboo Factory
    Landmarks
    Kannawa Onsen District
  5. Day 4

    Beppu to Miyazaki to Aoshima

    Beppu to Miyazaki to Aoshima
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch purchased and enjoyed on the train)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Aoshima Shrine
    • Explore Aoshima Island and beach
    Landmarks
    Aoshima Island
    Aoshima Shrine
  6. Day 5

    Miyazaki to Kagoshima

    Miyazaki to Kagoshima
    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner at Tenmokan Shopping Arcade)

    Included Activities

    • Kagoshima City View Bus tour
    • Visit Senganen Garden
    • Visit Shiroyama Observatory
    Landmarks
    Senganen Garden
    Shiroyama Observatory
    Tenmokan Shopping Arcade
  7. Day 6

    Kagoshima

    Kagoshima
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to Chiran by public bus
    • Visit Chiran Kamikaze Bomber Museum
    • Visit Chiran Samurai Houses
    • Natural steamed sandbath in Ibusuki
    Landmarks
    Chiran Kamikaze Bomber Museum
    Chiran Samurai Houses
    Ibusuki
  8. Day 7

    Kagoshima to Kumamoto

    Kagoshima to Kumamoto
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Local cuisine at Shimodori area)

    Included Activities

    • City tram tour
    • Visit Kumamoto Castle
    • Visit Josaien
    • Visit Suizenji Garden
    Landmarks
    Kumamoto Castle
    Josaien
    Suizenji Garden
    Shimodori area
  9. Day 8

    Departure from Kumamoto

    Departure from Kumamoto

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Reviews from other tours by MW Tours

  • Stephen5.0•August 2026
    The entire tour went seamlessly. All the day tours were excellent as were the accommodations. We all had a great time.
  • ken5.0•December 2025
    Great tour for independent people to see a lot of Japan
  • Georgia5.0•April 2025
    An amazing well thought out itinerary. Amazing tour guides and got some free days in there to explore separately...
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