13-Nights Castle Towns and Seasides of Kyushu — CALL
Windows to Japan
OFFER ID 1667238
The island of Kyushu is home to legends, gods, and the beginning of Western influence. We invite you to explore this great island, traveling the winding roads by car, and visiting the cities and villages that feel both very Japanese, and yet wholly separate. We will gladly tailor the length and content of the trip to fit you best.
Highlights:
Self-drives through beautiful countrysides and less-traveled cities
Viewing the dance of the gods known as the kagura
Visiting the ports that acted as the first gateways to Western influence
Relaxing in the hot springs of Beppu and Kurokawa
A homestay experience in the Kyushu countryside
Adventure through an island of pure forests
*Highlight availability varies season to season and is subject to change
13 nights | Call for pricing
Featured Destinations
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Beppu
Beppu is one of Japan's most famous and most touristy hot spring resorts. It is a good place to try out different types of hot springs including sand baths. In addition, there are a few spectacular hot springs, called the "Hells of Beppu", which are for viewing rather than bathing.
Yakushima (Miyanoura)
Yakushima Island became Japan’s first UNESCO World Heritage site in 1993, and its natural wonders will astound you. Yakushima has a particularly diverse flora, with some 1,900 species and subspecies, including ancient specimens of the sugi (Japanese cedar). It also contains a remnant of a warm-temperate ancient forest that is unique in this region.
Kagoshima
Kagoshima, a seaport on Kyushu Island, Japan, is sheltered within Kagoshima Bay and is the commercial and cultural center of southern Kyushu. Products manufactured here include a famous type of earthenware known as Satsumaware. Sights of interest include the Iso Garden and the local Theatre.
Nagasaki
One of Japan's most historic cities, Nagasaki was a major port, trading with the Portuguese and Dutch in the 16th century. You can still see this colonial legacy in the brick buildings, old forts, canals and curving cobblestone streets. On a hill overlooking the bay, beautiful Glover Mansion, the setting of Madame Butterfly, is typical of the fine homes built by wealthy foreign residents. But Nagasaki's ties with Korea and China are equally apparent in the famous Chinese temple, a large Chinese colony and the numerous fine Korean and Chinese restaurants.
Fukuoka
Fukuoka is the second largest city on Japan's Kyushu Island. Fukuoka is historically know for it's castles and visitors can visit castle ruins, and beautiful wooden temples. In central Fukuoka there are many food stalls and restaurants, and visitors can go from stall to stall tasting a variety of Japanese dishes. Moreover Fukuoka offers excellent shopping, and has a every unique shopping and entertainment complex called, Canal City.
Vacation Details
Valid Date Ranges
10/17/2025 -
12/31/2026
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* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.
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Remarks
Prices are per person, based on double occupancy, and subject to availability and change without notice. Full terms and conditions apply. Rates vary by date of travel and services; please inquire for the best prices for your preferred travel dates.
All fares are quoted in US Dollars.
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1667238
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