Itinerary
- Day 1
Kagoshima
You'll arrive in Kagoshima, a modern coastal city on Kyushu Island with views of Sakurajima volcano across the water. Arrange your own transport to the hotel by bus or taxi, or book a private transfer if you prefer. Luggage storage is available if you arrive early, though official check-in starts at 15:00. By evening, you'll meet the group for a welcome briefing and dinner together.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner with group)
Optional Activities
- Private transfer from airport to hotel (available for additional quote)
Landmarks/POIs Sakurajima - Day 2
Kagoshima to Yakushima
A speedboat takes you to Yakushima, a UNESCO Heritage island and one of Japan's greenest places. You'll visit the Yakusugi Museum and walk through Yakusgi Land and Kigensugi to see cedar trees up to 7,000 years old that inspired Princess Mononoke. Later, try the onsen hot spring baths at your hotel and have Japanese dinner in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Japanese dinner at hotel)
Included Activities
- Private guided tour with Yakushima Geographic Tour including Yakusugi Museum, Yakusgi Land and Kigensugi
- Onsen hot spring baths access at hotel
Optional Activities
- Tasting flying fish, a local Yakushima specialty
Landmarks/POIs Yakushima Miyanoura Port Mt Miyanoura - Day 3
Yakushima
Walk through one of Yakushima's accessible nature parks to see ancient cedar trees like Nidaio Sugi, Kuguri Sugi, and Yayoi Sugi. You'll take a guided tour through Shiratani Unsuikyo Ravine on medium-level trails through forest that feels prehistoric. The well-maintained paths make the hike manageable for most fitness levels.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Shiratani Unsuikyo Ravine Tour with medium level hiking including ancient cedar tree viewing
Landmarks/POIs Shiratani Unsuikyo Ravine Nidaio Sugi Kuguri Sugi Yayoi Sugi - Day 4
Yakushima to Tokunoshima
After a relaxed morning, the speedboat brings you back to Kagoshima. From there, you'll board a night ferry to Tokunoshima and settle into your 2nd Class bunk with shared facilities. Dinner is served on board, so you can eat before getting some rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner on board ferry)
- Day 5
Tokunoshima
The ferry docks at 09:10am on Tokunoshima, the second largest Amami Island, known for coral coasts and traditional bull sumo wrestling. You'll spend the day seeing Akirigami petroglyphics, Unbuki well, Inutabu cape, and walk through Agon village. Before dinner, try the traditional foamy 'furicha' tea.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour including Akirigami petroglyphics, Unbuki well, Inutabu cape and Agon village walk
- 'Furicha' (foamy tea) experience
Optional Activities
- Tasting local goat specialty cuisine
- Learning about Tokunoshima's unique form of bullfighting
Landmarks/POIs Akirigami Inutabu Cape Agon village - Day 6
Tokunoshima
Check out the bullring museum at Isen and sample local shochu at the Kokuto brewery. You'll shop in Kametsu town and visit Kanami village for a beach walk or optional swim. This day focuses on Tokunoshima's local culture and traditions.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Entrance to bullring museum at Isen
- Kokuto shoyu brewery tasting
- Kametsu town shopping
- Kanami village beach walk
Optional Activities
- Swimming at Kanami village beach
Landmarks/POIs Isen bullring museum Kokuto shochu brewery Kametsu town Kanami village - Day 7
Tokunoshima to Okinoerabu
The 09:40 ferry takes you to Okinoerabu, a coral island with over 300 limestone caves and part of Amami Gunto National Park. You'll see the Gajumaru Tree at Kasaishi Kaihin Park and tour Shoryudo caves. Choose between cave diving with provided gear or walking to hidden beaches. Explore scenic coastal spots and Wanjo beach.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Kasaishi Kaihin Park and Gajumaru Tree
- Shoryudo limestone caves tour
- Coastal sightseeing tour including Wanjo beach
Optional Activities
- Cave diving with all necessary gear provided
- Exploring hidden beaches on foot
Landmarks/POIs Okinoerabu Wadomari Port Amami Gunto National Park Gajumaru Tree Kasaishi Kaihin Park Shoryudo limestone caves Wanjo beach - Day 8
Okinoerabu to Okinawa
Start with a relaxed morning at leisure before boarding the 12:00 ferry to Okinawa. You'll arrive at Naha Port at 19:00 after a day of sea views and spotting marine wildlife. From there, taxi transfer takes you to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Marine wildlife spotting during ferry journey
Landmarks/POIs Naha Port - Day 9
Naha
Walk through Naha on foot and by public transport to see Makishi Market, Kokusai-doori, Shuri Castle and its park, Fukushuen Garden, and Naminoue Shrine. Later, head to the Churaumi Aquarium at Ocean Expo Park, which has 740 species including whale sharks in large tanks. Also check out the Buena Underwater Observatory.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Naha including Makishi Market, Kokusai-doori, Shuri Castle and Castle Park, Fukushuen Garden and Naminoue Shrine
- Churaumi Aquarium visit at Ocean Expo Park
- Buena Underwater Observatory visit
Landmarks/POIs Makishi Market Kokusai-doori Shuri Castle Castle Park Fukushuen Garden Naminoue Shrine Churaumi Aquarium Ocean Expo Park Buena Underwater Observatory - Day 10
Yanbaru, Northern Okinawa
A private coach takes you on a full-day tour of Yanbaru, Okinawa's northern region and a recent addition to UNESCO Natural Heritage Sites. You'll visit Mangrove Forest in Gesashi Bay, the Yanbaru Wildlife Conservation Centre, Daiseki Rinzan nature park, and Cape Hedo at the island's northern tip. This evening features a farewell dinner at a nearby restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at nearby restaurant)
Included Activities
- Private coach and local guide for full-day Yanbaru tour
- Mangrove Forest visit in Gesashi Bay
- Yanbaru Wildlife Conservation Centre visit
- Daiseki Rinzan nature park visit
- Cape Hedo visit
Landmarks/POIs Yanbaru Mangrove Forest, Gesashi Bay Yanbaru Wildlife Conservation Centre Daiseki Rinzan nature park Cape Hedo - Day 11
Departure from Okinawa
Your tour concludes today. You can fly out from Naha Airport for your next destination. If you're doing the add-on extension to mainland Japan, use the monorail or public transport to reach Naha Airport for your morning flight to Osaka.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Add-on extension to mainland Japan with morning flight from Naha to Osaka
Landmarks/POIs Naha Airport 
