Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Fukuoka
Fukuoka- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 2
Fukuoka to Dazaifu
Fukuoka to Dazaifu- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Fukuoka Tower
- Visit Fukuoka Castle ruins in Maizuru Park
- Explore shops on main street in Dazaifu
- Evening and after-hours visit to Dazaifu Tenmangu shrine with resident priest (Scenic Enrich)
Landmarks Fukuoka Tower Fukuoka Castle ruins Maizuru Park Dazaifu Tenmangu shrine - Day 3
Dazaifu to Beppu
Dazaifu to Beppu- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at Tao House), Dinner
Included Activities
- Tea culture lessons and Matcha Tea preparation at Hoshino Tea Museum
- Lunch at Tao House
- Live performance by DRUM TAO at Tao Open Air Theatre (Scenic Enrich)
- Visit Konokoe Yume Suspension Bridge
Landmarks Hoshino Tea Museum Tao Open Air Theatre Aso Kuju National Park Konokoe Yume Suspension Bridge - Day 4
Beppu
Beppu- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at Mushichiarou restaurant cooked using geothermal steam)
Included Activities
- Visit Umi Jigoku (Sea Hell)
- Visit Oniishibozo Jigoku (Muddy Hell)
- Visit Kamado Jigoku (Hell)
- Beppu Kannawa Jigoku Onsen Museum visit
- Explore geothermal steam vents in Beppu streets
- Lunch at Mushichiarou restaurant (geothermally cooked)
Optional Activities
- Sand Bath: Experience geothermally heated sand (42°C) on the beach in a yukata
- Nagai Bamboo Factory: Learn the process of washing, cutting, and shaving bamboo to make traditional products
Landmarks Umi Jigoku Oniishibozo Jigoku Kamado Jigoku Beppu Kannawa Jigoku Onsen Museum - Day 5
Beppu to Kitsuki
Beppu to Kitsuki- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Japan's smallest castle in Kitsuki
- Explore Samurai District in Kitsuki
- Visit Monjusenji Temple
- Witness Gomataki Fire Stick ritual at Monjusenji Temple (Scenic Enrich)
- Visit Futago-ji Temple
Landmarks Kitsuki Castle Monjusenji Temple Futago-ji Temple Kunisaki Peninsula Mt Futago - Day 6
Beppu to Yufuin to Mt Aso to Kuma Valley
Beppu to Yufuin to Mt Aso to Kuma Valley- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at Kuju Winery), Dinner
Included Activities
- 30-minute rickshaw ride around Yufuin and Lake Kinrin
- Walk along Yunotsubo Kaido main street
- Visit Kuju Winery
- Wine tasting at Kuju Winery
- Lunch at Kuju Winery
- Tour of Kuju Winery vineyard
- View Mt Aso Nakadake Crater (access permitting)
Landmarks Yufuin onsen Lake Kinrin Kuju Winery Mount Kuju Aso Kuju National Park Mt Aso Nakadake Crater - Day 7
Kuma Valley
Kuma Valley- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Kuma shochu brewery
Optional Activities
- E-bike ride through Hidden Valley of Spirits
- Local Cuisine Cooking Adventure: Learn to create umami through traditional fermentation with chef Secchan
Landmarks Kuma shochu brewery - Day 8
Kuma Valley to Kumamoto
Kuma Valley to Kumamoto- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Taisharyu Samurai and sword experience at Shinguzenji Temple
- Visit Suizenji Jojuen Garden
- Traditional Japanese sweets and matcha tea at garden teahouse
Optional Activities
- Dinner at Yokobachi Izakaya restaurant with Tour Director exploring Shimotori Arcade nightlife
- Dinner at Suncielo Italian restaurant at ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel with authentic courses made from local seasonal ingredients
Landmarks Shinguzenji Temple Suizenji Jojuen Garden - Day 9
Kumamoto
Kumamoto- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Kumamoto Castle
- Wagashi (Japanese sweets) making class at Kitagawa Tenmeido
Landmarks Kumamoto Castle Kitagawa Tenmeido - Day 10
Kumamoto to Yamaga to Nagasaki
Kumamoto to Yamaga to NagasakiIncluded Activities
- Visit traditional Kabuki theatre in Yamaga
- Tour backstage workings of Kabuki theatre
Landmarks Yamaga Kabuki Theatre - Day 11
Nagasaki
NagasakiIncluded Activities
- Cable car to Inasayama Observatory
- View from Mt Inasa
Optional Activities
- Oura Catholic Church visit
- Shrine to the 26 Martyrs visit
- Glover Garden and House visit
- Peace Park visit
- Atomic Bomb Museum visit
Landmarks Oura Catholic Church Shrine to the 26 Martyrs Glover Garden and House Peace Park Atomic Bomb Museum Inasayama Observatory Mt Inasa - Day 12
Nagasaki to Arita to Karatsu to Fukuoka
Nagasaki to Arita to Karatsu to Fukuoka- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in Karatsu)
Included Activities
- Visit Kyushu Ceramic Museum in Arita
- Walk old streets of Arita
- Visit Karatsu Hikiyama Exhibition Hall
Optional Activities
- Choose own meal at Fukuoka's Yatai food stalls: Yakitori, Oden, or Hakata Ramen
Landmarks Arita Kyushu Ceramic Museum Karatsu Hikiyama Exhibition Hall - Day 13
Fukuoka
Fukuoka- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Visit Shofuku-ji (oldest Zen Temple in Japan)
- Sake Brewery visit and tasting
Landmarks Shofuku-ji - Day 14
Fukuoka
Fukuoka- Meals
- Breakfast
