6D DISCOVER KYUSHU
Code: M-4
DISCOVER KYUSHU (FUKUOKA, NAGASAKI, UNZEN, KUMAMOTO, BEPPU )
Kyusyu - the land of Volcanoes, Misty Mountains and ancient Myths. This region is famous for its beautiful landscape, hot springs, historical sites and culinary delicacies. The starting point is Fukuoka, Japan's gateway to the Korean Peninsula and Asian mainland. Your journey then progresses to Nagasaki where you will learn about the dramatic atomic conclusion to the Second World War. You will then ascend the heights of the Unzen plateau and enjoy the wonders of a natural spa. You then travel across the Ariake Sea to the City of Kumamoto and its castle. Next, you traverse Kyusyu as you head for Beppu, you can not fail to admire the stunning landscape and you will visit the active volcanic crater of Mount Aso. Beppu is one of the worlds most geothermally active regions and has over 100 million litres of water a day gushing from it 3000 springs. After an opportunity to bathe in its water or its hot sands you will return to Fukuoka.
Mt.Aso - Caldera
Mt. Aso is the largest active volcano in Japan, and is among the largest in the world. Mt. Aso has one of the largest caldera in the world, the circumference of around 120 km. The present caldera formed as a result of 4 large eruptions occurred more than 90,000 years ago.
TOUR PRICES Rates are per person/package in JAPAN YEN (JPY)
| 2 Adults (Twin) | 3 Adults (Triple) | 4 Adults (2 twin) |
|---|---|---|
| ¥438,000 | ¥336,000 | ¥300,000 |
| <Private car option> (Airport transfer & Sightseeing by private car or taxi) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 pax | 3-5 pax | |
| Private car | ¥276,800 | ¥335,000 |
INCLUDED:
- Hotel :
- Fukuoka (1 night), Nagasaki (1 night)
Unzen (1 night), Kumamoto (1 night), Beppu (1 night) - Meal :
- Dinner and Breakfast at Unzen and Beppu, Lunch (Day 5)
- Guide :
- Private guide (except Day 1)
- Train :
- Ordinary class reserved seat
- Others :
- Bus from Nagasaki - Unzen-Shimabara port, and from Kumamoto - Beppu (via Aso).
Ferry from Shimabara port - Kumamoto.
Local transfer and admission fees (when with guide).
BREAKFAST SUPPLEMENT Per person / package
¥5,900
ITINERARY:
ITINERARY (B):Breakfast (L):Lunch (D):Dinner
ACCOMMODATION: FUKUOKA
Day1 FUKUOKA (HAKATA)(ARRIVAL)
Arrive at Fukuoka Airport (or JR Hakata station). You will be met by OUR representative and helped to board a bus or subway to Hakata station. Upon arrival, make your own way to your accommodation. Overnight at Nikko Fukuoka or similar
ACCOMMODATION: NAGASAKI
Day2 FUKUOKA - NAGASAKI
Today, meet your guide who will travel with you throughout to Fukuoka on day 6. Visit Tenjin area / Dazaifu Tenmangu. Transfer to Nagasaki by train (Travel Time 180min.). Overnight at ANA Nagasaki Gloverhill or similar
ACCOMMODATION: UNZEN
Day3 NAGASAKI - UNZEN (D)
Sightseeing in Nagasaki using public transport. Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum / Peace Park / Oura Tenshudo (Catholic church) / Glover House. Transfer to Unzen Onsen by bus. Dinner at your Ryokan. Overnight at Kyushu Hotel (Japanese room/Unzen Onsen) or similar.
ACCOMMODATION: KUMAMOTO
Day4 UNZEN - SHIMABARA - KUMAMOTO (B)
Breakfast at your Ryokan. Visit the Jigoku (Hell) Valley. Transfer to Shimabara port by bus , and then on to Kumamoto by ferry. Sightseeing in Kumamoto using public transport. Suizenji Park / Kumamoto Castle. Overnight at Hotel Nikko Kumamoto or similar.
ACCOMMODATION: BEPPU
Day5 KUMAMOTO - MT. ASO (active volcano) - BEPPU (L/D)
You will then travel to Beppu as part of a coach tour which visits the active volcanic crater of Mt. Aso. This is a very picturesque journey and includes lunch. Dinner at your Ryokan. Overnight at Kurodaya (Japanese room/Beppu Onsen) or similar
Day6 BEPPU - HAKATA (FUKUOKA) (B)
Breakfast at your Ryokan. Sightseeing in Beppu using taxi. Visit the steaming and boiling mud "Jigoku" hot springs. Travel to Hakata by express train , where your guide will assist you with any arrangements that follow this tour.
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