Northern Kyushu – 13 Days
Kumamoto, Shimabara, Unzen, Nagasaki, Kitakyushu, Beppu, Fukuoka
| Duration | 12 nights and 13 days |
| Departs | Daily |
| Price | From $2,380 per person (based on twin share) |
Experience Northern Kyushu – home to some of the best nature and hot spring resorts in Japan. Discover the fascinating history of Nagasaki and Hitoyoshi and feast in one of Japan’s best food cities, Fukuoka. Experience the hells of Unzen and Beppu, taking in the sulphuric aroma as you view the volcanic mud pits, bubbling pools and rocks of steam. Discover the hip, yet historical waterfront town of Moji and the evolution of TOTO toilets!
Link up with a Southern Kyushu explorer for a complete experience of Kyushu.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Kumamoto
Arrive in Kumamoto, famous for its elegant black castle and an exquisite Japanese garden, Suizenji Park. Explore the city in your own time.
Accommodation: Kumamoto – 3 nights
Day 2: Kumamoto
Discover Kumamoto’s feudal past which resulted in the construction of Kumamoto Castle, considered impregnable at the time.
Day 3: Kumamoto – Hitoyoshi – Kumamoto
Explore the hidden gem, Hitoyoshi City – a prosperous former castle town.
Day 4: Kumamoto – Shimabara – Unzen
Stop by Shimabara first to explore the samurai town before making your way to the hells of Unzen Onsen.
Accommodation: Unzen Onsen – 1 night (includes dinner and breakfast)
Day 5: Unzen – Nagasaki
Complete your exploration of Unzen before heading to Nagasaki, one of the most important ports, of very few, which were open to foreign traders during Japan’s period of isolation.
Accommodation: Nagasaki- 2 nights
Day 6: Nagasaki
Explore the rich history and culture of Nagasaki
Day 7: Nagasaki – Kitakyushu
Complete sightseeing in Nagasaki and move on to Kitakyushu, the northern-most city of Kyushu.
Accommodation: Kitakyushu – 2 nights
Day 8: Kitakyushu
Explore Kitakyushu. Spend the morning wandering around the historic buildings of Moji, located in an attractive waterfront area. Make sure to visit the TOTO Museum, displaying the evolution of toilets.
Day 9: Kitakyushu – Beppu
Complete your sightseeing in Kitakyushu before heading to one of Japan’s most famous hot spring resorts, Beppu. Enjoy a ride up the Beppu Ropeway for a spectacular view of Beppu and Oita City.
Accommodation: Beppu – 1 night (includes dinner and breakfast)
Day 10: Beppu – Fukuoka
Take your time to explore Beppu Onsen. Enjoy the “Jigoku Meguri” (the Hell Tour) to view seven spectacular hot springs too hot for bathing in! Head to Fukuoka in the afternoon
Accommodation: Fukuoka – 3 nights
Day 11: Fukuoka
Explore the largest city in Kyushu, Fukuoka, at your own pace. Visit Kushida Jinja Shrine, called ‘Okushida-san’, founded in 757. Discover Hakata (Fukuoka)’s local foods at the Yanagibashi rengo Market. Experience the nightlife and have dinner at a ‘yatai’ food stall.
Day 12: Fukuoka – Dazaifu – Fukuoka
Among the hundreds of Tenmangu Shrines throughout Japan, Dazaifu Tenmangu is the one of the most important. Explore the Dazaifu Government Office Ruins – the administrative centre that governed Kyushu from the late 7th century to the late 12th century
Day 13: Fukuoka – Fukuoka International Airport
Depart Japan or head to your next destination.
*The order of the tour can be changed and the length increased or decreased to match your requirements.
Highlights:
– Experience a lovely Japanese onsen hotel and the hells of Beppu and Unzen
– Garden and castle city Kumamoto
– Discover Nagasaki’s historical significance
– Waterfront town of Moji in Kitakyushu
– Unique nightlife and dining in Fukuoka
Package Details:
| Duration | 12 nights and 13 days (travel order can be changed, length of tour can be extended or decreased) |
| Departure Dates | Available all year round |
| Route | Kumamoto, Shimabara, Unzen, Nagasaki, Kitakyushu, Beppu, Fukuoka |
| Tour Type | Self-guided package: pick up/drop off service is not available |
| Price (land fee) | Twin share from $2,380 per person Triple share from $2,040 per person Single from $2,480 per person |
| *Seasonal fee may apply (arriving in March, April, May, October and November) | |
Package inclusions:
– 10 nights accommodation in a standard room in 3-4 star hotels, 2 nights in Onsen Hotels
・ 3 nights in Kumamoto – ANA Crowne Plaza Kumamoto New Sky or similar
・ 1 night in Unzen – Mingei Modern no Yado Unzen Fukudaya or similar
・ 2 nights in Nagasaki – Hotel JAL City Nagasaki or similar
・ 2 nights in Kitakyushu – JR Kyushu Station Hotel Kokura or similar
・ 1 night in Beppu – REX HOTEL Beppu or similar
・ 3 nights in Fukuoka – Hotel Forza Hakataeki Chikushiguchi or similar
– Meals
・ 2 x dinner and 2 x breakfast – Beppu and Unzen
Package exclusions:
– Flights: We can assist with your flights to match your itinerary.
*If you have already booked your flight, please provide us with your flight details or send us copies of e-tickets when you book/enquire.
– Travel expenses (unless covered by the included Northern Kyushu Area Pass).
– Meals: Except as mentioned in the Package inclusions.
– Activities or tours: Except as mentioned in the Package inclusions.
*You can add any day tours or activities you like, we can arrange this for you.
– Admission fees: Except as mentioned in the Package inclusions.
– Personal expenses
Notes:
*Non-smoking rooms may be available on request. We book non-smoking rooms when available.
*Please read our term and conditions.
*Package inclusions are subject to availability.
*Prices are subject to currency fluctuations.
