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Highlights of Japan - Kyushu Island

9 days
Start and end in Fukuoka
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Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 11 - 16
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Highlights

  • Aso - Kuju National Park - Discover stunning volcanic landscapes, steaming hot springs, virgin forests and grasslands
  • Hot Spring havens - Relax in the hot spring towns of Beppu and Kurokawa Onsen, famous for their therapeutic waters
  • Gateways to the West - Uncover the cultural and historical heritage of Nagasaki, Kumamoto, and Fukuoka
  • Extend your stay? - Visit the highlights of Honshu Island on our 14 day Simply Japan trip in combination with this trip

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Join Tour in Fukuoka
  2. Day 2 Explore Fukuoka City by public transport
  3. Day 3 Train to Nagasaki. Discover the Dutch trading quarter of Dejima and the Peace Park Memorial and Museum
  4. Day 4 Train and ferry to Kumamoto. Visit Kumamoto Castle, built by a samurai warlord
  5. Day 5 Scenic charter bus journey across Aso-Kuju National Park to Kurokawa Onsen village
  6. Day 6 Scenic drive to Beppu via Nabegataki Falls, a Taiko drum performance and the Tadewara marshes
  7. Day 7 Explore the colourful hot springs of Beppu. Steam-cooked local lunch
  8. Day 8 Visit the traditional castle town of Kitsuki on train route back to Fukuoka
  9. Day 9 Tour ends in Fukuoka
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Customer Reviews

  • STUART
    · August 6th, 2025
    Thoughtful, well planned tour, made exceptional by our excellent guide, Dean G.
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  • Tom
    · May 10th, 2025
    Great trip. Guide was excellent, as was the itinerary. Good variety of historic and modern cultural sites.
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  • Melanie
    · April 21st, 2025
    We saw all the highlights of Japan and were lucky to be there when the cherry blossom was in full bloom! Our guide, Marco, successfully managed to get 14 of us around the Tokyo metro, on trams, local trains, bullet trains and ferries! He was full of interesting information about the country and its people. The accommodation was good. I particularly loved the guesthouse, where the owner prepared us an amazing banquet!
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