This course is a highlight fully enjoy sightseeing spots in Northern Kyushu and Yamaguchi/Hiroshima across the Kanmon Straits.
In Northern Kyushu, we will take you to Munakata Taisha Shrine, which is registered as a World Heritage site, and the TOTO Museum, a very popular among overseas visitors, and Kokura Castle.
An overnight stay in Moji, a port town with a retro atmosphere, is another highlight of the tour.
In Karato Market, you can buy and eat fresh fish and sushi on the spot, an experience that is not usually possible.
At the World Heritage Site of Miyajima, take a commemorative photo with the famous torii gate in the background. Be careful, as there are many deer.
In Hiroshima, we will take you to the Atomic Bomb Dome and Peace Museum.
Enjoy a 1 to 2 hour bullet train ride from Hiroshima to Hakata.
In this course, you will be guided on a traditional culture experience of making Momiji-manju, a famous souvenir candy, and a Shamoji branding experience.
The original Shamojis make good souvenirs.
Please enjoy the trip to Northern Kyushu and Miyajima/Hiroshima, where you will also board the Shinkansen.
Day1
Fukuoka Airport International Flight – Fukuoka City
Upon arrival at Fukuoka Airport, an English-speaking assistant will meet you at the arrival lobby and accompany you to your hotel for check-in.
Enjoy Fukuoka’s famous Yatai stalls and local cuisine around the hotel for dinner. (Free meal)
【Overnight stay: 1 night at a hotel in Fukuoka City】
Day2
Fukuoka City – Kitakyushu / Kokura – Moji
Breakfast will be served at the hotel.
Depart from the hotel by private car to Munakata-taisha Shrine, which is registered as a World Heritage Site.
Munakata-taisha is one of the oldest shrines in Japan, which appears in Japanese mythology.
We will then visit the TOTO Museum, famous for its toilets, and then go to the River Walk.
Enjoy shopping and lunch at the River Walk. (Free meal)
After that, we will take you to Kokura Castle and then to Mojiko Port.
Enjoy a walk around Moji Port and enjoy a course meal at the hotel for dinner.
【Overnight stay at a hotel in Moji.】
Day3
Moji – Shimonoseki – Iwakuni
Breakfast will be served at the hotel.
After breakfast, we will take you to Kaikyo-kan and Karato Market by private car.
Enjoy fresh seafood and sushi at Karato Market. (free meal).
After lunch, we will head to Akiyoshido Cave, where you can enjoy the beautiful view created by the eternal nature, such as the blue ceiling reflecting the blue surface of the water and the staircase of 100 plates.
After that, we will go to Iwakuni City where Kintai Bridge is located.
Cross the Kintai Bridge, a five-arched wooden bridge with 300 years of technology, and take the ropeway to Iwakuni Castle.
Enjoy the spectacular view from Iwakuni Castle.
Dinner will be served at the hotel and you can also enjoy a hot spring bath.
【Overnight stay in Iwakuni】
Day4
Iwakuni – Miyajima – Hiroshima – Fukuoka
Breakfast will be served at the hotel.
Head for Miyajima, a World Heritage island.
Visit Itsukushima Shrine, and enjoy the famous Momiji Manju (steamed buns) and Shamoji (a traditional Japanese rice cake made from rice husks) experience.
After spliting off for lunch on your own around the shrine, take a ferry to Hiroshima City.
After arriving in the city, we will take you to Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum and the Atomic Bomb Dome.
Afterwards, take the Shinkansen to Hakata.
For dinner, enjoy Fukuoka’s famous food stalls and local cuisine (motsunabe and mizutaki) in the vicinity of the hotel. (free meal).
【Overnight stay at a hotel in Fukuoka City】
Day5
Fukuoka – Fukuoka Airport International Flight
Breakfast will be served at the hotel.
Enjoy shopping and strolling in Tenjin, Canal City, and Lalaport Fukuoka, which was newly built in 2022, until the departure time to the airport.
In time for your flight, you will be transferred by private car to Fukuoka Airport for your international flight.
Upon arrival, check-in.
We hope you enjoyed your 5-day trip to Kyushu.
We hope to see you again soon!
Experience traditional Japanese culture
- TOTO Museum
- Making Momiji-manju
- Shamoji branding iron experience
- Traditional architecture “Kintai Bridge
- World Peace from Hiroshima
