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Day
1
Kagoshima
Upon arrival
at Kagoshima, you are met by our guide. We have our lunch at a restaurant,
then you are driven to visit Chiran Samurai Residence, an
area specified as the traditional significant preservation district
in Japan. It has splendid garden with beautiful views. For tea lovers,
the residence produce it's own exquisite tea from their own garden,
which is a must buy from people all over Japan for the visit - make
sure you bring some home!
Then
we drive to Ibusuki city, the popular hot spring resort.
Stay at one of the best traditional Ryokan (Japanese style
Inn) for the ultimate indulgence. This is the place for Japanese
people to enjoy Sunamushiburo (Sand bath). For hot
springs aficionados, Ibusuki's sand baths are a must! The Ryokan
also has open air hot spring facilities to unwind. Japanese
full course dinner is served in the evening (includes:
Lunch, Dinner).
Day
2
Kagoshima
to Kumamoto
Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Kumamoto. Visit Suizenji-jojuen
Garden, a typical Momoyama style hill garden which was laid
out in 1632. Kumamoto Castle, once one of the great castles
of Japan built in the beginning of 1600 by the general Kato Kiyomasa,
now a modern reproduction. Then to Hosokawa-gyobu tei,
residence of hosokawa okitaka, who was appointed to be the feudal-era
ministry of justice in 1604. The whole construction covers over
990 square meter, constructed with the straight and curving lines
characteristics “karahafa” style. This mansion is so significant
to be one of the unique Cultural Property of Kumamoto prefecture
today not only that it can reflect the hosokawa family’s historical
position but also that it completely displayed the outstanding constructive
technology. It is said the mansion is the only a few buildings with
the samurai characteristics remaining in Japan today (includes:
Breakfast, Lunch, Diner).
Day
3 Kumamoto
to Beppu
Drive to Mount Aso, the 'Land of Fire' still the largest
active volcanic caldera in the world and which is the highlight
of todays visit. We ascend the majestic volcano by cable car to
see the volcanic activity from its huge crater. Lunch at a restaurant.
Then
drive to Beppu, the famous hot spring resort. Beppu city
is well known for it's hot springs. The blast of boiling hot water
and steam from geo-thermal heat make you realize that the earth
is alive. Visit steaming and boiling 'Jigoku' hot springs.
For travelers who enjoy their bath at home, it is highly advisable
to purchase some condensed 'hot spring water powder' to bring home!
Dinner and accommodations at an excellent Ryokan (Japanese style
Inn) tonight. (includes:
Breakfast,
Lunch, Dinner).
Day
4
Beppu
to Nagasaki
Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Nagasaki. Visit some of the
well-known sites of the city, including Glover Mansion, the
former mansion of British merchant Thomas Glover and other 19th
century buildings are preserved in this spacious hillside garden
overlooking Nagasaki Harbor, Oura Cathedral and the Peace Park.
Lunch at a restaurant. The souvenir of Nagasaki is Castella, a sweet
sponge cake and you can find this in almost every sweet shop and
souvenir store in town. Dinner and accommodations at hotel.
(includes:
Breakfast,
Lunch, Dinner)
Day
5 Nagasaki to Fukuoka
Breakfast at hotel. Drive
to Fukuoka. On arrival at Fukuoka, visit Hakata (Fukuoka),
the biggest city in Kyushu. We will also visit Dazaifu Shrine.
After a restaurant lunch your guide and driver will leave you to
explore the city which is renowned for its vibrant nightlife. Accommodations
at hotel in Fukuoka. (includes:
Breakfast,
Lunch)
Day
6
Fukuoka
to home
Breakfast at hotel. Take
a flight to your next destination.
(includes: Breakfast).
Departure
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Our
tours include (The
prices shown above are 'per person')
- Flight
from Osaka to Kagoshima, out from Fukuoka.
- Admission
- entrance fee to Chiran Samurai Hause "Buke-Yashiki", Sand Bath,
Suizenji Park, Kumamoto Castle, Hosokawa Gyobu-Tei, Hot spring
Hell "Jigoku" 2places, Glover Mansion and Oura Cathedral.
- Meal
- (5)Breakfast, (0)Lunch and (4)Dinner.
- Deluxe
Hotel - 2 pax in a room occupancy basis at the hotels as specified
in the itinerary or similar class hotels: Ibusuki - Ibusuki Hakusui
Ryokan or similar (B)(D) (Japanese style) Kumamoto - Kumamoto
Hotel Castle or similar (B)(D) (Western style) Beppu- Suginoi
Hotel or similar (B)(D) (Western style) Nagasaki Hotel New Nagasaki
or similar (B)(D) (Western style) Fukuoka- Solaria Nishitetsu
Hotel or similar (B) (Western style).
Price
Does Not Include
- International
Flights: We are happy to provide flights with full ATOL Protection.
- Your
travel arrangement in Tokyo, Kyoto etc, please contact us for
details.
- Travel
Insurance.
Why
choose to travel with Magical Japan?
From
the moment you talk to our travel consultants, who have all travelled
extensively in Japan and Kyushu, our experience ensures you will
have a magical holiday. Magical Japan pioneered Kyushu Island as
a tourist destination, therefore you can benefit from our indepth
knowledge of the Prefecture.
Our
service includes meet & greet at airport, no additional entrance
fees or transportation costs on any sightseeing tours that are already
listed in our programme. Your tours are with officially qualified
professional English speaking tour guides. Transfers are by air-conditioned
deluxe coach and you will have time to enjoy each sightseeing place
on foot.
Flights
If you
require international flights, as an agent for many airline consolidators,
we can obtain flights in various classes with reputable airlines
such as ANA, BA, Virgin, Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, Finnair etc.
For the cheapest deal we recommend you book your international flights
at time of booking, as this can save you pounds off your final holiday
price. Full ATOL Protection Available.
Your
Accommodation for this tour Carefully selected Deluxe
accommodation using both luxury Ryokan
and hotels. The tour uses some of the best traditional Ryokans with
Onsen spa facilities available on Kyushu. A mixture of western style
rooms and Japanese style rooms are provided for the ultimate cultural
indulgence. Japanese style rooms use traditional futon beds laid
on Tatami mats.
Your
Meals Meals are as specified in the itinerary. Many dinners
in Ryokans will be served in a traditional Japanese arrangement,
using fresh local ingredients.
This
tour is suitable for travellers of all ages, who are reasonably
fit and healthy. Add on tours and city extensions are available,
for details visit optional
tours
page.
Tour particular for people who love nature, great scenery and like
to indulgence in hot spring spa!!! Minimum 8 people per tour.
MT
Aso summit is occasionally unaccessable due to adverse atmospheric
conditions, however on these occasional we will visit the attractive
grass covered volcanic MT Komezuka instead.
Our
itinerary is designed according to the most up to date information
available at the time. The
above itinerary highlights the main attractions that are to be visited
each day. In
regards to expected transfer times and train times these may vary
as they are subject to schedules and availability controlled by
the various railway companies. It
is extremely rare that itineraries ever need changes and we will
always act
in your best interest to handle any amendments
if this did occur. However we reserve the right to change, amend
or alter the itinerary if required,
for example occasionally the tour sequence and duration of time
spent in each city can change due to local conditions which are
out of our control or
due to heavy traffic conditions or bad weather.
Please refer to the booking form for detailed
terms & conditions.
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