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This private group tour is ideal for groups of 7 or more and takes you through the highlights of Kyushu. Travel in comfort on a private tour bus with an experienced guide and visit must-see spots in each city.

You can choose between two meal plans: breakfast only or full board (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) — ideal if you don't want to worry about meals each day. Hotel options include upper 3-star, budget 3-star, or 4-star, all conveniently located in central areas.

Book with us: business@miniminitrip.jp

Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome Day

Our guide will meet you at Fukuoka airport, and go to the hotel.

Day 2

Nagasaki

Shimabara Castle

Shimabara Castle

Shimabara Castle is a five-story white castle originally built in the early 1600s, known for its impressive stone walls and wide moats. Today, it serves as a museum featuring local history, Christian heritage, and samurai culture, with views of Mt. Unzen and Ariake Bay.

Location:Nagasaki
Duration:2 hours

Hotel check-in in Unzen Onsen.

Unzen Jigoku

Unzen Jigoku

Unzen Jigoku, or "Unzen Hell," is a steaming geothermal area with sulfur vents, hot springs, and bubbling mud pools in Unzen National Park. Visitors can walk along the paths, enjoy footbaths, and learn about the site's history, including Christian martyrdom in the 17th century.

Location:Nagasaki
Duration: 1 hour

Enjoy a walk through the hot spring town.

Day 3

Nagasaki

Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum

Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum

The Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum educates visitors about the devastation caused by the atomic bombing in 1945 through photos, artifacts, and personal stories. It promotes peace and remembrance and is located near Nagasaki's city center.

Location:Nagasaki
Duration:1 hour

Peace Park

Peace Park

Nagasaki Peace Park commemorates the victims of the atomic bomb dropped in 1945. It features the iconic Peace Statue symbolizing hope for world peace.

Location:Nagasaki
Duration: 1 hour

Glover Garden

Glover Garden

Glover Garden is an open-air museum showcasing Western-style mansions from the Meiji era. It offers beautiful views of Nagasaki Harbor and historical insights into foreign residents' lives.

Location:Nagasaki
Duration: 2 hours

Oura Church

Oura Church

Oura Church is the oldest wooden Christian church in Japan, built in 1864. It is a designated National Treasure and symbolizes the history of Christianity in Nagasaki.

Location:Nagasaki
Duration: 1 hour

Dejima

Dejima

Dejima was a small, man-made island in Nagasaki Bay used as the only Dutch trading post during Japan's Edo period. It served as Japan's window to the Western world for over 200 years.

Location:Nagasaki
Duration: 1 hour

Day 4

Saga, Kumamoto

Yutoku Inari Shrine

Yutoku Inari Shrine

Yutoku Inari Shrine is one of Japan's top three Inari shrines, famous for its vibrant red gates and hillside location. It attracts many visitors who come to pray for prosperity and success.

Location:Saga
Duration:1 hour

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Kumamoto Castle Museum Wakuwakuza

Kumamoto Castle Museum Wakuwakuza is an interactive museum where visitors can explore the history of Kumamoto through virtual experiences and exhibits. Guests can enjoy trying on samurai armor, watching performances, and viewing castle models. 写真提供:熊本城総合事務所

Location:Kumamoto
Duration:30 minutes

Day 5

Kumamoto, Oita

Kusasenrigahama

Kusasenrigahama

Kusasenrigahama is a vast grassland located in the Aso caldera, offering stunning views of Mount Aso and its active volcanic peaks. Visitors can enjoy walking trails, horseback riding, and seasonal scenery in this unique volcanic landscape.

Location:Kumamoto
Duration:1 hour

Mount Aso Crater

Mount Aso Crater

Mount Aso Crater is one of the world's largest active volcanic craters, with dramatic landscapes shaped by frequent eruptions. Visitors can often view the steaming crater and feel the power of the earth up close, depending on volcanic activity conditions.

Location:Kumamoto
Duration:30 minutes

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Daikanbo

Daikanbo is a famous viewpoint on the northern rim of Aso Caldera, offering stunning 360° views of Mount Aso's five peaks. It is well known for beautiful "sea of clouds" scenes in autumn and winter mornings.

Location:Kumamoto
Duration: 30 minutes

Yufuin

Yufuin

Yufuin is a charming hot spring town in Oita Prefecture, famous for its peaceful atmosphere and views of Mount Yufu. Visitors enjoy walking through its quaint streets, relaxing in traditional ryokan, and exploring local art galleries and museums.

Location:Oita
Duration:2 hours 30 minutes

Sagiri-dai Observatory

Sagiri-dai Observatory

Sagiridai Observatory is a popular viewpoint in Yufu offering panoramic views of Yufuin Basin and Mount Yufu. It is famous for its stunning "sea of clouds" that appear on autumn and winter mornings.

Location:Oita
Duration: 30 minutes

Day 6

Beppu

Beppu Ropeway

Beppu Ropeway

Beppu Ropeway is a scenic cable car that takes visitors up Mount Tsurumi, offering panoramic views of Beppu Bay and the surrounding mountains. At the summit, you can enjoy hiking trails, seasonal flowers, and stunning vistas, especially during autumn and winter.

Location:Beppu
Duration:1 hour 30 minutes

Jigoku Meguri

Jigoku Meguri

Jigoku Meguri, or the "Hell Tour," is a popular attraction featuring unique hot springs with boiling water, mud, and steam in dramatic colours. Highlights include the blue Umi Jigoku, red Chinoike Jigoku, and fun extras like steam-cooked eggs and pudding.

Location:Beppu
Duration:1 hour 30 minutes + 2 hours

Jigoku Mushi Kobo

Jigoku Mushi Kobo

Jigoku Mushi Kobo is a unique spot where visitors steam their own food using natural hot spring steam at 98°C. Enjoy cooking vegetables, seafood, and eggs in this traditional "hell-steaming" style, along with free footbaths.

Location:Beppu
Duration:1 hour 30 minutes

Day 7

Dazaifu

Dazaifu Tenmangu Omotesando

Dazaifu Tenmangu Omotesando

Dazaifu Tenmangu Omotesando is a lively shopping street leading to the shrine, lined with souvenir shops, cafés, and local snacks like umegae-mochi. It's also home to a unique Starbucks designed by Kengo Kuma, blending traditional and modern architecture.

Location: Dazaifu
Duration: 1 hour

Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine

Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine

Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the deity of learning and scholarship. Surrounded by plum trees and traditional architecture, it attracts many students who come to pray for academic success.

Location:Dazaifu
Duration: 1 hour

Fukuoka Tower

Fukuoka Tower

Fukuoka Tower is Japan's tallest seaside tower at 234 meters, offering 360° panoramic views of Fukuoka City and Hakata Bay. It features observation decks, seasonal light shows, and unique attractions like a "Lover's Sanctuary" for couples.

Location:Fukuoka
Duration:1 hour

Day 8

Goodbye Day

We will meet at the hotel and go to Fukuoka Airport.