Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine and Yanagawa River Village
Visit Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, which enshrines the god of learning and calligraphy, and take a small boat to cruise along the poetic Yanagawa Canal.
Deep Dive into Kyushu, Japan: Private Small Group Tour - 8 Days 7 Nights
8D Kyushu Private Tour | Dazaifu Tenmangu, Kumamoto Castle
Fukuoka Airport, Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, Yanagawa Riverside Village, Nagasaki, Unzen Onsen, Kumamoto Castle, Kagoshima, Takachiho Gorge, Lake Kinrin in Yufuin
8 days and 7 nightsDepartures and arrivals at Fukuoka Airport
Self-organized group toursA group can be formed by 4 or more people.
Professional driver guideLocal driver and fluent Mandarin-speaking tour guide throughout the trip
Star-rated accommodationIncludes 4-star hotel and hot spring resort accommodations throughout the trip.
KYUSHU GRAND PRIVATE TOUR
Visit the thousand-year-old Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, stroll through the Yanagawa River water town, Unzen Onsen hot springs, and the three famous castles of Kumamoto.
This 8-day, 7-night private tour of Kyushu, Japan, will take you on an unparalleled journey through the region's most iconic historical sites and natural wonders! Starting with a private transfer from Fukuoka Airport, the tour includes a visit to Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, a 1100-year-old temple dedicated to the god of learning; a leisurely boat trip along the Yanagawa Canal, known as the "Water Town"; visits to Nagasaki Peace Park and the World Heritage Site Glover Park; a soak in the historic Unzen Onsen sulfur baths; a stroll through Kumamoto Castle, one of Japan's three most famous castles, and Suizenji Jojuen Garden; a visit to Sengan-en Garden and Pelican Shrine in Kagoshima, and an experience of unique sand-onsen (hot springs); an exploration of the dreamlike waterfalls and magnificent cliffs of Takachiho Gorge; and a final stroll through Yufuin's Yutsubo Street and the morning mist of Lake Kinrin. With private transportation and a dedicated guide, this tour offers a comfortable and luxurious Kyushu experience for you and your loved ones!
Fukuoka Airport
Dazaifu & Yanagawa Water Village
Nagasaki & Unzen Onsen
Kumamoto Castle & Kagoshima
Takachiho Gorge
Yufuin Kinrin Lake
Dazaifu & Yanagawa Water Village
Nagasaki & Unzen Onsen
Kumamoto Castle & Kagoshima
Takachiho Gorge
Yufuin Kinrin Lake
Kumamoto Castle and a Tour of Three Famous Castles
Visit Kumamoto Castle (Ginkgo Castle), one of Japan's three most famous castles, and tour the important cultural property of Suizenji and the exquisite Suizenji Jojuen Garden.
Takachiho Gorge and Unzen Onsen
Explore the magnificent Takachiho Gorge and Manai Falls, formed by volcanic activity, and relax at Unzen Onsen, which boasts more than 30 sulfuric acid pools.
Included
- 4 persons or above self-organized group
- Local driver and fluent Chinese-speaking guide and their tips
- Toyota Alphard or Hiace 8-hour car rental service with driver and guide (vehicle models are for reference only)
- Daily Breakfast
- Tickets for all the attractions listed in the itinerary
- All hotels throughout the trip will be double rooms and all accommodations will be arranged accordingly.
Exclusions
- ✗ The airfare is not included
- ✗ Driver and guide gratuities
- ✗ Personal expenses
- ✗ Customs duties for inbound and outbound luggage
- ✗ Any other expenses not mentioned.
8-DAY ITINERARY
8-day sample itinerary
Actual transportation arrangements and tour times may be adjusted according to the departure date, local operating conditions, and traffic conditions.
Day 1
Fukuoka > Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine > Yanagawa River Village
Upon arrival at the airport, the driver will greet the guests with a sign and drive them to the hotel for rest.
, which has a history of 1100 yearsThe deity Sugawara no Michizane, enshrined at Tenmangu Shrine, is revered in Japan as the "God of Learning" and the "God of Calligraphy" for 1,100 years and is respected throughout the country.
Liuchuan Water TownFukuoka's Yanagawa is known as a "water town," where visitors can take small boats to explore the water city's scenery.
🏨 Accommodation: Selected local hotels
🍽 Meals: Breakfast (at the hotel or on your own)
Day 2
Fukuoka > Saga > Nagasaki
Nagasaki Peace ParkIt is a memorial park built to pray for world peace, and contains a peace memorial statue and a memorial hall.
Glover ParkLocated in Minami-Yamatte-cho, Nagasaki, it was originally the residence of British merchants after the opening of foreign trade in 1859, and is now a World Heritage Site.
🏨 Accommodation: Selected local hotels
🍽 Meals: Breakfast
Day 3
Nagasaki > Unzen Onsen > Shimabara Castle > Ferry across the sea > Kumamoto
Unzen Hot SpringIt is the first designated national park hot spring resort in Japan in history, with more than 30 sulfuric acid pools.
Shimabara CastleLocated at the foot of Mount Unzen, this Japanese-style castle is characterized by its high and sturdy stone walls.
Ferry across the seaTake a ferry from Nagasaki across the sea to Kumamoto.
🏨 Accommodation: Selected local hotels
🍽 Meals: Breakfast
Day 4
Kumamoto > Kagoshima
kumamoto castleOne of Japan's three most famous castles, also known as Ginkgo Castle, its ruins have been designated as a National Special Historic Site.
Suizenji Seijuen GardenLocated in Kumamoto City, this famous traditional garden showcases exquisite Japanese garden art.
🏨 Accommodation: Selected local hotels
🍽 Meals: Breakfast
Day 5
Kagoshima > Miyazaki
Xianyan GardenThe villa and garden of the Shimazu clan, lords of the Satsuma Domain, borrows scenery from the natural landscape and is renowned as a famous garden in the country.
Pelican TempleFacing the southern coast, it is built into a cliff cave on the Pacific coast and is dedicated to the ancestral god of the Japanese people.
Experience the sand hot springThe steam bath buried in the sand is a unique type of hot spring in Japan.
🏨 Accommodation: Selected local hotels
🍽 Meals: Breakfast
Day 6
Miyazaki > Oita
Takachiho ShrineIt is an ancient shrine in Takachiho-cho, Miyazaki Prefecture, which was called Jusha Daimyojin in ancient times.
Takachiho GorgeThe Gosegawa Gorge, formed by the volcanic activity of Mount Aso, features cliffs reaching 80 to 100 meters high and is home to the famous Manai Falls.
🏨 Accommodation: Selected local hotels
🍽 Meals: Breakfast
Day 7
Oita > Fukuoka
Pestle-built cityShiraishi Castle and the castle town of Sandwich Street in Oita Prefecture, which are known as "Little Kyoto".
Tangping SubdistrictYufuin’s main street is bustling with Oita-style snacks and charming little shops.
Jinlin LakeA dreamlike lake famous for its winter morning mist, with hot springs and clear water constantly bubbling up from its bottom.
🏨 Accommodation: Selected local hotels
🍽 Meals: Breakfast
Day 8
Fukuoka ✈ Hong Kong
After breakfast, a private car will take you to the airport to board your flight back to Hong Kong, concluding your wonderful 8-day Kyushu trip.
🍽 Meals: Breakfast
STAY IN KYUSHU
Selected accommodations
We have carefully selected premium hotels and hot spring resorts along the Kyushu route to ensure you get a comfortable rest during your enriching journey. Actual occupancy is subject to availability.
KYUSHU ROUTE
Selected hotels along the Kyushu route (7 nights)
- Double rooms in select 4-star and hot spring hotels in Fukuoka, Nagasaki, Kumamoto, Kagoshima, Miyazaki, Oita, etc.
Precautions and Frequently Asked Questions
- Vehicle usage standards: The cost of an 8-hour tour bus with driver or guide (overseas green-plated tourist bus or TOYOTA ALPHARD 7-seater, HIACE 10/14-seater; vehicle model is for reference only).
- Contact information: Please provide your own and at least one companion's valid overseas contact information. If you will be using a local mobile phone number while overseas, please also provide that information.
- Itinerary Adjustment: The tour guide may adjust the order of sightseeing spots temporarily based on actual conditions such as weather, itinerary, and traffic, and with the consent of the guests.
- force majeure: Our company is not responsible for delays, changes to tour routes, or cancellations of itineraries or attractions caused by force majeure events such as traffic or weather conditions, and no refunds will be issued.
- Insurance requirements: Before departure, you must purchase travel insurance that includes COVID-19 coverage, in accordance with local Japanese entry policies.
- Timeout rules: The bus service runs until 8 PM daily. If the entire group needs to extend the bus service due to the guests' own reasons, an extension fee of 10,000 yen per hour will be paid to the driver, which will be borne by the guests.
- Package Code: kyushu-tour-008
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