パワースポットとしても知られている学業の神、太宰府天満宮

Day-trip bus tour

[Day Trip Bus Tour] Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, Beppu Ropeway, Yufuin ＜Departing from/Returning to Hakata Station, Fukuoka＞

パワースポットとしても知られている学業の神、太宰府天満宮

Visit the famous power spot and shrine of academic success, Dazaifu Tenmangu!
Enjoy Kyushu’s top sightseeing spots in one day:

Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, dedicated to the god of Study
Beppu Ropeway, offering breathtaking views
Yufuin, a tranquil hot spring town surrounded by beautiful nature

Multilingual tour guide available (Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean)

梅の花咲く太宰府天満宮

大宰府天満宮といえば梅ヶ枝餅 — 写真提供：福岡県観光連盟

梅ヶ枝餅を焼く様子 — 写真提供：福岡県観光連盟

Highlights

Dazaifu Tenmangu (God of Study, local specialty “Umegae-mochi”)
Beppu Ropeway (or “Sea Hell” if ropeway is closed)
Yufuin stroll (Kinrin Lake, Yunotsubo Street)

湯布院金鱗湖

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Tour Details

Duration: approx. 10 hours
Operates: Daily
Minimum participants: ２ person

Schedule

08:15 Meeting point: Lawson in front of Oriental Hotel Fukuoka (near Hakata Station)
08:30 Departure
09:10 Dazaifu Tenmangu (approx. 90 min)
12:40 Beppu Ropeway (approx. 60 min)
If closed, visit “Sea Hell” instead
14:10 Yufuin (approx. 140 min)
18:20 Return to Hakata Station, tour ends

Beppu Ropeway Fee (pay on site)

Adult: ¥1,800
Child: ¥900
Senior: ¥1,700
Sea Hell admission: ¥500

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Notes

Photos are for illustrative purposes only

Facility admission fees and related information are based on data as of January 2026.

Schedule may change due to weather or traffic conditions

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Located in the southwestern part of Japan, Kyushu has some areas with a tropical climate and many islands with beautiful seas and scenic beauty, including Amami Oshima.
There are many famous sightseeing spots with dynamic nature, including Yakushima, Mt. Aso, and Takachiho, as well as many other places where you can enjoy various activities.
And within Kyushu alone, there are areas that range from tropical climates to areas where it snows, offering many variations from beautiful beaches to viewing mountain village omagura (Shinto music and dance) in the snow.
There is also a wide variety of World Heritage sites and attractions related to history, culture, and traditions, and each prefecture is full of its own unique and fascinating sights.
Blessed with abundant nature, Kyushu is also a treasure trove of culinary delights, from fresh seafood, brand-name beef, and seasonal ingredients to local delicacies, as well as nationally famous sake and imo-shochu.
Just as many golfers visit Kyushu, it takes only one and a half hours to fly from Korea to Fukuoka and about three hours by high-speed ferry.
In addition, there are airports in all prefectures in Kyushu, and it takes only two hours from Fukuoka to Kagoshima by Shinkansen bullet train.
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Fukuoka

Fukuoka Prefecture is known as the gateway to Asia for its delicious food, rich history, traditional culture, and its location.
Fukuoka's culinary culture is a unique and delicious fusion of its fresh local ingredients and traditional cooking techniques.
Delicacies such as Hakata ramen, cod roe, motsunabe, and udon noodles have spread by word of mouth, attracting many tourists from Japan and abroad.
Historically, Fukuoka has been a trading center since ancient times, where many cultures have gathered and mingled.
Its historical buildings, such as the ruins of Fukuoka Castle and Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, leave a deep impression on visitors.
Culturally, Fukuoka is known for its traditional crafts, such as Hakata textiles and Hakata dolls.
These crafts epitomize Fukuoka's exquisite craftsmanship and aesthetic sensibilities.
Fukuoka Airport is only a 5-minute subway ride from Hakata Station, and is known as the "Gateway to Asia" for its world-class accessibility, attracting many tourists from both Japan and abroad.
We invite you to experience its rich food, deep history, and vivid traditional culture.
It will surely be an unforgettable experience!

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Saga

It is located in the southwestern part of the Japanese archipelago and in the northwestern part of Kyushu, bordering Fukuoka Prefecture to the East and Nagasaki Prefecture to the West.
Saga Airport has direct flights from Haneda and Narita, and it is easily accessible, taking about 40 minutes by train from JR Hakata Station to Saga Station. Therefore this area is recommended for casual excursions.
Facing the Ariake Sea and Genkai Sea, you can enjoy fresh seafood such as squid.
The prefecture is also famous for its sake breweries, and there are many of them in the prefecture, which are crowded with people during spring ``sake brewery tourism.''
In addition, there are many other attractive attractions such as hot springs rich in health benefits, festivals, traditional pottery, and historical sites.
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Nagasaki

Located in the Northwestern part of Kyushu, Nagasaki Prefecture is surrounded by the sea and offers scenic beauty.
It has many remote islands and peninsulas. Approximately 40% of the total area of the prefecture is an "island." It has the largest number of islands in Japan, and the second longest coastline in the country.
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With a history and culture that has flourished as a window for exchanges with foreign countries while accepting foreign cultures, there are many places of interest, such as Dejima and many historical sites of Christianity."
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Many tourists also visit facilities famous for their illuminations and fireworks.
Nagasaki is also known as a treasure trove of culinary delights, including freshly caught seafood and brand-name beef, and is blessed with beautiful nature and abundant food and tourism resources, making it an attractive prefecture.

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Kumamoto

Located almost in the center of Kyushu, you can access Fukuoka and Kumamoto in about an hour using the Kyushu Shinkansen.
Kumamoto is located in the Aso district, where you can see up close the spectacular view from Daikanbo, the violent white plume of the Nakadake crater, and the dynamic landscape. It also includes the Amakusa district, where you can run around the coast of Amakusa and meet wild dolphins. There are many recommended activities to enjoy while enjoying the rich nature of the mountains, sea, and rivers, such as the Hitoyoshi area where you can experience the Kuma River rafting. It alsoo has a history of over 100 years.
Kumamoto Castle, one of Japan's three most famous castles, is currently open to the public as a ``special public'' tour, and is a must-see tourist spot.
You can also experience wearing a kimono, so we recommend trying it out as part of your Japanese cultural experience.
Please come and meet Kumamoto Prefecture's PR mascot character Kumamon.

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Oita

Oita Prefecture, located in the northeastern part of Kyushu, boasts the highest number of hot spring sources in Japan and the amount of hot springs flowing out.
Onsen Prefecture is home to many hot spring areas, including the nationally famous Beppu Onsen and Yufuin Onsen.
Oita Prefecture has Mt. Nakadake of Kyushu's highest peak, the Kokonoe Mountains, in the western part of Oita Prefecture, Mt. Sobo in the southern part, and the coastal area faces the Seto Inland Sea, so you can enjoy the mountains and fresh seafood all year round.
In addition to hot springs and food, there are many tourist spots that make use of history and nature, such as the national treasure Usuki Daibutsu and historical explorations on the Kunisaki Peninsula, where unique Buddhist historical sites remain, and many tourists from Japan and abroad visit. .
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Miyazaki

Miyazaki, a tropical country located in the southeastern part of Kyushu, has a warm climate throughout the year and has one of the highest number of sunny days in the country.
This prefecture is ideal not only for sightseeing trips but also for sports training camps.
In addition, Takachiho, located on the border of Kumamoto Prefecture, is a nationally famous tourist destination as a place connected to Japanese mythology, and there are many shrines that enshrine gods and places that are said to be the setting of myths, such as Amanoiwato and Tenyasu Kawara.
Manai Falls is located in Takachiho Gorge and has been designated as a national scenic beauty and natural monument.
The illuminations in the summer and the changing leaves in the fall delight visitors.
Food is one of the joys of traveling.
The prefecture is a paradise for gourmets, with products such as Miyazaki brand beef, Miyazaki local chicken, ripe mangoes, and Miyazaki shochu.
There are also plenty of golf courses, so we recommend planning a trip and sightseeing at Aoshima Shrine, a power spot known for its matchmaking benefits.

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Located at the southernmost tip of Kyushu, Kagoshima Prefecture is full of attractions that can only be experienced in Kagoshima.
Visitors can enjoy a wide variety of activities, such as exploring ancient forests on the World Natural Heritage site of Yakushima, enjoying the southern paradise of Amami Oshima and other remote islands and beaches, experiencing unique hot springs such as the sunamushi hot springs on the coast, feeling the spirit of Satsuma samurai in samurai residences, and experiencing traditional culture and crafts such as Satsuma cut glass.
You can also look forward to food which is nurtured in a rich natural environment.
Fresh seafood from the southern seas, local brand kurobuta (black pig) and imo-shochu (sweet potato shochu) are just a few of the delicacies that can only be enjoyed in Kagoshima.
In addition, Fukuoka and Kagoshima are easily accessible via the Shinkansen bullet train, which takes only 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours.
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