Kyushu is Japan's third largest island Known as the “Land of Fires”, Kyushu is a mountainous island in the South of Japan famous for its active volcanoes and natural hot springs; all of which surround the region’s rich culture. With plenty of untouched nature and amazing food, it’s no wonder that Kyushu has become quite the popular destination in the recent years.

It can be overwhelming trying to narrow down places to visit in this large region. Hence, we’ve created this itinerary which focuses on Fukuoka, , and Kumamoto. These 3 are a few of the top destinations which are easily accessible and close to each other.

Mount Aso, Kumamoto

FUKUOKA NAGASAKI KUMAMOTO

Known for historical temples, Many are probably familiar Located in the center of the beaches, and shopping malls, with Nagasaki’s devastating Kyushu island, Kumamoto is Fukuoka is said to be the history from World War II. surrounded by lush nature gateway to Kyushu. A great However, don’t let the past and a peaceful environment. starting point for those who overshadow the city’s charm. As such, you can find an are new to Kyushu, it’s also the abundant of high-quality food region’s largest city! It’s home to a theme park, from fruits, vegetables, beef beautiful hill observatory and and seafood. With AirAsia’s new route to other attractions aside from Fukuoka, it’s fast becoming a museums, monuments and From scenic views to amazing popular destinations for fellow memorials. There’s certainly food, Kumamoto is a city that Malaysians as well. more to the city than meets has plenty to offer. the eye! FUKUOKA Budget Hotel

RM150/night and below ● Guest House Hokorobi ● Tonagi Hostel & Cafe ● Fukuoka Backpackers Hostel

RM300/night and below ● Hotel Sunline Fukuoka Ohori ● THE LIFE hostel & bar lounge ● & And Hostel ● Residence Hotel Hakata 5

RM500/night and below ● Hakata Excel Hotel Tokyu ● Hotel Hokke Club Fukuoka

NAGASAKI Budget Hotel

RM150/night and below ● Hostel Casa Noda ● Casa Blanca Guesthouse ● Nagasaki House Burabura

RM300/night and below ● APA Hotel ● Nagasaki Nisshokan ● Nagasaki Washington Hotel

RM500/night and below ● Hotel Forza Nagasaki ● Luke Plaza Hotel ● Inasayama Kanko Hotel

KUMAMOTO Budget Hotel

RM250/night and below ● Hotel The Gate Kumamoto ● APA Hotel ● Kumamoto Tokyu REI Hotel

RM350/night and below ● Hotel ka-na A ● Dormy Inn Kumamoto Natural Hot Spring ● Ark Hotel Kumamotojo Mae

RM500/night and below ● The New Hotel Kumamoto ● Mitsui Garden Hotel Kumamoto ● Crowne Plaza ANA Kumamoto New Sky Time Activity How To Get There

Arrive in Fukuoka Airport (FUK). Pick up travel essentials at the airport.

Arrival at hotel. Check-in and freshen up. Klook airport transfer

Travel to Ichiran Hakata. Make your way to

Hakata Station

1230-1330 Brunch at Ichiran Hakata.

1330-1400 Head to meet-up location for your Meet up location is in

traditional Hakata shopping tour.

1400-1700 Spend the day exploring the city and have a glimpse into the daily lives of the local. Tour ends at Yanagibashi Market.

1700-1730 Travel to Yoriaidokoro Tsushima. Walk 20-min from Yanagibashi Market. Alternatively, take a bus to Hakata station then walk 5-min to the

restaurant.

1730-1900 Dinner at Yoriaidokoro Tsushima.

1900 Head back to the hotel and rest up to Walk 5-min to Hakata prepare for an early start the next day. Station then make your way to the hotel. 1. Arrival at Fukuoka Airport Upon landing, make sure you head to the respective counters to collect your travel essentials like JR Pass and 4G SIM Card or WiFi Device. To get to your hotel, you can either take the subway via the Kuko Line or opt for a private airport transfer.

If it’s too early to check in to your hotel, simply drop your bags off at the lobby then head out for your first meal in Fukuoka! Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons

2. Brunch at Ichiran Ramen It’s time for food! What better way to start your Japan trip than with a warm bowl of comforting tonkotsu ramen. When in Fukuoka, it’s obligatory to go to Ichiran Ramen, the world famous ramen store franchise.

Make sure to slurp down every last drop. We totally won’t judge if you decide to buy the instant Ichiran noodles back home cause they’re THAT good.

Getting there: Make your way to Hakata Station where the outlet is located

Ichiran Hakata Address: Japan, 〒812-0011 Fukuoka, Hakata Ward, Hakata Ekimae, 2 Chome−2−1 Ｂ２Ｆ Opening Hours: Daily, 10am to 10pm 3. Join a traditional Hakata shopping tour After that satisfying ramen meal, it’s time for your Hakata day tour. The meet-up point located conveniently at Hakata Station.

In this traditional Japanese shopping tour, you will be brought to several locations and get a glimpse of the local’s daily lives complete with explanations from the tour guide.

Meet up location: In front of the elevators at Hakata station, Hakata-guchi (look out for the Burabura Fukuoka flag)

IMPORTANT: Please arrive at the meet up point 10 minutes before scheduled departure

Tour itinerary ● 2pm meet up at Hakata station ● Rakusui garden (30 minutes) ● Sumiyoshi Shrine (20 minutes) ● Minoshima shopping street (50 minutes) ● Yanagibashi market (40 minutes) ● 5pm tour ends at Yanagibashi market

*If the weather is not suitable for walking, the tour will be changed to indoor locations like Kawabata shopping street and Riverain Mall

Burabura Fukuoka flag as displayed above 4. Dinner at Yoriaidokoro Tsushima (よりあい処つしま) Since the tour ends at Yanagibashi Market, you will have to make your way to the restaurant. Yoriaidokoro Tsushima is located a short walk from Hakata Station, known for serving fresh raw fish at a reasonable price.

It’s said that be building of this restaurant is a 100-year-old house! Since the space is quite limited, you might have to wait during peak meal hours.

Getting there: Walk 20-min from Yanagibashi market. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Hakata Station then walk 5-min to the Photo Credits: Yoriaidokoro Tsushima restaurant.

Yoriaidokoro Tsushima (よりあい処つしま) Address: 2-12-1 Hakata Ekimae, Hakata-Ku, Hakataekimae, Hakata, Fukuoka 812-0011, Fukuoka Prefecture

Opening Hours: Daily, 11am to 10pm Time Activity How To Get There

0600-0700 Breakfast at a convenience store like 7-11 or FamilyMart.

0700-0740 Travel to Hakata Station. Head to Hakata Station

Chikushi Gate.

0800-1830 See the best of Fukuoka by joining a Klook day tour.

1830-1840 Travel to Hyotan Sushi. Take the subway (Kuko Line) from Hakata Station to Tenjin Station. Then, walk 3-min.

1840-2030 Dinner at Hyotan Sushi.

2030 Head back to hotel. Walk 3-min to Tenjin Station then make your way to the hotel. 1. Breakfast at a convenience store Combinis (convenience stores) are plenty in Japan with all kinds of delicious, convenient, and economical food options. Since you’re starting the day early, it’s hard to find a place to eat.

Even if you’re not hungry, it’s a good opportunity to get some to-go snacks to munch on when you get hungry.

From onigiri to bento boxes, to all sorts of ramen, hot food items, dessert, oden, and more, you’re spoiled for choice!

So head to a nearby 7-11 or FamilyMart and step into the magical world of Japanese combini meals!

Too overwhelmed with all the choices you’re faced with early in the morning? No fret! Simply check out the Klook convenience stores food guides below:

● 10 Food Items To Buy From Japanese 7-Eleven Convenience Stores ● 14 Snacks And Food Items You Need

To Try From Japanese FamilyMart Canal City Hakata | Photo Credit: mdid for Flickr

2. Explore the city in a day tour covering the best of Fukuoka A unique mix of equal parts urban and traditional, this Fukuoka day tour takes you from one must-visit destination to the next. As you explore the harbor city’s top attractions, you can also immerse yourself in the local culture unlike any other.

The places you will visit include Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, Canal City Hakata, and

Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine more. Need more convincing? This day tour even has a relaxing spa session at the famous Misaka Hot Spring!

Meet up location: Hakata Station Chikushi Gate 2 Chome-1 Hakataekihigashi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka-ken 812-0013, Japan

IMPORTANT: Please arrive at the meet up location at least 10-15 minutes in advance. The tour bus will leave sharply on time and late arrivals will not be rescheduled or issued any refunds

Tour itinerary ● 8am depart from Hakata Station Chikushi Gate ● 8:45am Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine ● 10:15am Misaka Hot Spring ● 1pm Tenjin Underground Mall ● 3pm Canal City Hakata ● 6pm depart for Hakata Station Misaka Hot Spring ● 6:30pm end of tour, drop off at Hakata Station Chikushi Gate 3. Dinner at Hyotan Sushi A local favourite, Hyotan Sushi is one of the must-try restaurants in Fukuoka. With two locations near the Tenjin Station, the difference the two is that one is a conveyor belt sushi and the other one isn’t.

Both are excellent in terms of quality and also price. From gourmet sushi like abalone, sea urchin, and grilled eel to sashimi sets and sushi platters, the choice is endless. Of course, you gotta have their tuna - fattier cuts of chutoro or ootoro, and the regular maguro.

Getting there: Take the subway from Hakata Station to Tenjin Station. Walk 3-min from the station

to either one of the restaurants.

Hyotan No Kaitenzushi (conveyor belt sushi) Address: B2F, 2-11-3 Tenjin Chuo-ku Fukuoka Fukuoka Opening Hours: Daily, 11am to 9pm

Hyotan Sushi Address: 2-10-20 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka Opening Hours: Daily, 11:30am to 3pm | 5pm to 9:30pm

Photos of Hyotan Sushi via @ijzzang (Instagram) Time Activity How To Get There

0900 Travel to Hakata Station.

1000-1300 Travel to . Check in to Take the Limited

hotel upon arriving. Express train.

1300-1330 Travel to Shikairou Walk 1-min from the Oura Cathedral tram stop along Nagasaki Denki No.5

1330-1430 Lunch at Shikairou.

1430-1630 Travel to . Walk 14-min from the Huis Ten Bosch Station along the JR Omura Line.

1630-2200 Get transported to a beautiful Dutch town in Huis Ten Bosch.

2200 Head back to hotel. Walk 14-min to the Huis Ten Bosch Station and head back to the hotel. 1. Travel to Nagasaki Make your way to Hakata Station and take the Limited Express Kamome train. If you have a Whole Japan Rail Pass or JR Kyushu Pass, you can activate it on this day.

Pro-tip: Learn how to use the JR Kyushu Pass & which on you should get here.

The journey takes about 2 hours. If you want to enjoy views of the Sea, reserve a seat on the left-hand side of the train! Before boarding the train, make sure to get an ekiben (railway bento box) at Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons the train station to eat on your way to Nagasaki!

2. Lunch at Shikairou (四海樓) Home to the local specialty noodle dish of Nagasaki, Champon or Chanpon, Shikairo is a restaurant loved by many. Having mastered the dish for decades since opening in 1899, you can bet you’re tasting a part of their rich history as well.

Made using thick noodles and a variety ingredients like seafood, pork, and cabbage, this is one dish you need to have when in Nagasaki.

Getting there: Walk 1-min from the Oura Cathedral tram stop along Nagasaki Denki No.5.

四海樓 Shikairou Address: Shikairou, 4-5 Matsugaemachi, Nagasaki, 850-0921, Japan Opening Hours: Daily, 11:30 am to 3pm | 5pm to 8pm 3. Explore the beautiful theme park of Huis Ten Bosch Recreating a 17th century Dutch town, Huis Ten Bosch is a theme park unlike any other. Divided into six kingdoms, this ‘little Europe’ is home to numerous attractions, museums, shops, restaurants, hotels and more.

Beautiful both day and night, time flies by when you’re in this theme park. It’s perfect for families, whether you like taking a relaxing stroll around or enjoying one of the over 50 facilities available.

Amongst the attractions are their dazzling events that you definitely shouldn’t miss out on such as the Flower Festival and the Illumination Kingdom Celebration!

Getting there: Walk 14-min from the Huis Ten Bosch Station along the JR Omura Line, also known as the JR Seaside Liner

Get your Huis Ten Bosch ticket from Klook!

Huis Ten Bosch Address: Huis Ten Bosch Town 1-1,, Nagasaki 859-3243 Opening Hours: Daily, 9am to 10pm Time Activity How To Get There

Travel to Battleship Island Cruise meet Walk 1-min from the up location. ŌURAKAIGANDŌRI

tramp stop.

0930-1330 Start the morning with a Battleship Island Cruise.

1330-1340 Travel to Nagasaki Chinatown. Walk 10-min or take the tram to Shinchi Chinatown and walk

3-min.

1340-1600 Explore Nagasaki Chinatown and have lunch there.

1600-1630 Travel to Nagasaki Peace Park and Walk 3-min from the Atomic Bomb Museum. Peace Park (Heiwa

Koen) tram stop.

1630-1830 Learn the historic event of the WWII bombing at Nagasaki Peace Park and Atomic Bomb Museum.

1830-1930 Dinner at Horaiken Bekkan. Walk a few mins from

Atomic Bomb Museum

1930-2400 Head back to hotel for the luggage. Take the JR Kamome Travel to Kumamoto. Limited Express from Nagasaki Station to Shin- then take the Kyushu to . 1. Join the Battleship Island Cruise The impressive structures that withstood the test of time, Battleship Island also known as Gunkanjima is a must-visit when in Nagasaki. This iconic island of Hashima is not only a UNESCO World Heritage Site but also the symbol of rapid industrialization in Japan during the 20th century.

During the Battleship Island Cruise, you can explore the uninhabited island and walk around the open grounds with undisturbed abandoned buildings. You can also learn about its long history and even more recent developments like being used as a filming location for Netflix, History Network and the Science Channel!

Meet up location: UNIVERSAL WORKERS Gunkanjima Concierge Office

Address: Tokiwa town 1-60 Tokiwa Terminal Building

102 Nagasaki

Cruise timings: Morning Cruise - Start: 9:40am | End: 1:15pm Afternoon Cruise - Start: 12:50am | End: 4:20pm

What to bring: Hat, sunscreen, bottled water, raincoat. Umbrellas are not allowed in Battleship Island

*A Japanese speaking staff will assist you during the tour. English audio guides are available upon request onsite. 2. Explore Nagasaki Chinatown and grab lunch there One of Japan's three Chinatowns, the streets here are vibrant with red decorations and Chinese shops. A great place to hunt for food, a must-try street food item is the Kakuni Manju (pork belly bun). Other dishes to look out for are Sara Udon (crispy noodles with seafood), Goma Dango (sesame balls), Champon, just to name a few.

Getting there: Walk 10-min or take the Nagasaki Denki No.5 tram line to Shinchi Chinatown and walk 3-min.

Address: 10-13 Shinchimachi, Nagasaki, 850-0842, Japan Photo Credit: plynoi for Flickr Opening Hours: Daily, 10am to 9pm

3. Nagasaki Peace Park and Atomic Bomb Museum Located just a few minutes walk from each other, the Nagasaki Peace Park and Atomic Bomb Museum serve to commemorate the atomic bombing of Nagasaki on 9 August 1945.

The historic event which devastated a large part of the city and caused the death of 75,000 people, these spaces are now important memorials for Nagasaki.

At 11:02am (exact time when the atomic bomb detonated) each day, a melancholic song plays on the speakers around the park.

Getting there: Walk 3-min from the Peace Park (Heiwa Koen) tram top along the Nagasaki Denki No.1 route Nagasaki Peace Park Address: 9 Matsuyamamachi, Nagasaki, 852-8118, Japan Opening Hours: Daily, 24 hours Photo Credit: curacumba for Flickr Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum Address: Japan, 〒852-8117 Nagasaki, Hiranomachi, 7, 7番8号 Opening Hours: Daily, 8:30am to 5:30pm 4. Dinner at Horaiken Bekkan Just a stone’s throw away from Atomic Bomb Museum is Horaiken Bekkan, one of the recommended places to eat around the area.

While many locals enjoy getting

their Champon, the restaurant also Photo Credit: Horaiken Bekkan has an extensive menu of other dishes like fried rice to soups, dim sum, sharing dishes and more.

Getting there: Horaiken Bekkan is just a few steps away from Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum

Horaiken Bekkan Address: 5-23 Hiranomachi, Nagasaki 852-8117, Opening Hours: Daily, 11:30 am to 3pm | 5pm to 9pm

Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons 5. Travel to Kumamoto It’s time to bid goodbye to Nagasaki!

Head back to the hotel after the early dinner to get your bags. To get to Kumamoto, head to Nagasaki Station and take the JR Kamome Limited Express to Shin-Tosu Station then switch to to Kumamoto Station with your Whole Japan Rail Pass or JR Kyushu Pass.

The journey takes about 2.5 - 3 hours. If you’re afraid of getting hungry during the journey, remember to get some snacks from the convenience store or get an ekiben to eat onboard or when you’ve reached your hotel in Kumamoto. Time Activity How To Get There

Travel to Higo Ozu Station The train from Kumamoto City to Higo Ozu Station is about 30 to 40 minutes.

0900-1730 Visit beautiful nature spots on a Kurokawa Onsen and Aso Day Tour.

1730-1830 Travel to Tengaiten. Walk 2-min from Suidocho Station on the Kumamoto City Tram

line

1830-1930 Dinner at Tengaiten.

1930 Head back to hotel and rest. 1. Visit beautiful nature spots on a Kurokawa Onsen and Aso Day Tour Fit two must-visit nature wonders of Kyushu in one day on this Kurokawa Onsen and Aso day tour! Begin the tour with a visit to the famous Kurokawa onsen village, home to a mind-boggling array of outdoor hot springs Meet up location: with different views, sizes, privacy and settings. Higo Ozu Station. The train from

Kumamoto City to Higo Ozu Station is Feel your stress melt away as you soak yourself about 30 to 40 minutes. into the healing waters of the hot springs. What a way to start the morning!

Tour itinerary: Once you’re all relaxed and calm, it’s time to ● 9am Higo Ozu Station meet up ● Laputa Road make your way to Aso to enjoy a stunning ● Drive to Kurokawa panoramic view of the active volcano. ● Kurokawa Village Tour Alternatively, you can also opt for a special drive ● Onsen of your choice to Laputa Road where the caldera edge looks ● Daikanbo view point and lunch to be floating in a sea of clouds. ● Aso Shrine and Mizuki Street Walkabout ● Mount Aso ● Kusasenri ● Nakadake Volcano crater viewing ● 5:30pm return to Higo Ozu

*Lunch is not included but do state if you have any dietary preferences when booking so that the operator can better arrange what and where to eat.

**Requests for private onsen baths will incur a surcharge. Please inform your request when booking 2. Dinner at Tengaiten (ラーメン天 外天) If you were to ask where you can get the best ramen in Kumamoto, many would suggest going to Tengaiten. One of the city’s most popular ramen joints, you can find 3 different options available - basic ramen, spicy ramen, and char siu ramen.

Known for their addictive combination of tonkotsu pork broth, chicken stock and thick noodles, it’s exactly the kind of comfort food you’d want after a long day.

Tengaiten also has English menus available to ease the ordering process. Aside from the good food, it’s also been said that the service is great and the staff are always cheerful!

Getting there: Walk 2-min from Suidocho Station on the Kumamoto City Tram line.

Tengaiten (ラーメン天外天) Address: Japan, 〒860-0801 Kumamoto, Chuo Ward, Anseimachi, 2−15 河野ビル１F Photo Credits: Tengaiten Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday, 6pm to 2am Time Activity How To Get There

Travel to Higo Ozu Station The train from Kumamoto City to Higo Ozu Station is about 30 to 40 minutes.

0850-1730 Marvel at Japan’s national natural treasure on a Takachiho Gorge Day Tour.

1730-1830 Travel to Sumo Sushi Taihou Heya (相撲 Walk 2-min from

寿司大砲部屋). Hanabatacho Station on the Kumamoto City

Tram line

1830-2000 Dinner at Sumo Sushi Taihou Heya (相撲

寿司大砲部屋).

2000-2200 Head back to hotel for the luggage. Head to Kumamoto Travel to Fukuoka. Station, take the Kyushu Shinkansen to Hakata

Station. 1. Marvel at Japan’s national natural treasure on a Takachiho Gorge Day Tour Trace the paths of the gods in one of the most beautiful scenic spots in Kyushu, when you join the Takachiho Gorge Day Tour. The Takachiho Gorge was formed from a natural phenomenon by the Aso volcanos when sudden cooling led to spectacular cliffs that rise between 80 to 100 Tour itinerary: ● 8:50am Higo Ozu Station meet up meters above the river. ● Drive to Takachiho through the scenic Aso caldera (90 min) One of the best ways to view the gorge is by boat ● 10:40am Arrive in Takachiho Gorge and come face-to-face with the 17-meter Manai ● Walk along the Gorge past the famed Falls! Sacred and mythical locations can also be Manai Waterfall view (30 min) ● Boating on the Gorge (If the boating is found around the gorge such as the unavailable will visit Kunimigaoka, a 1,800-year-old Takachiho Shrine. stunning mountain viewpoint in Takachiho) ● 12:00pm - 1:15pm Lunch in the gorge Meet up location: Higo Ozu Station (own expense) ● 1:20pm Takachiho Shrine & Kagura Hall ● Pro-tip: For lunch at your own expense, you can 2:30pm Ama No Iwato Shrine and Ama no Yasukawara Cave (both which play choose from a variety of restaurants offering local an integral parting in the founding Miyazaki specialities. You can find the famous myths of the Gods of Japan) summer dish - Nagashi somen. It’s a unique dining ● 3:30pm Souvenir shopping experience where you catch the noodles flowing ● 5:30pm Arrive back at Higo Ozu down the bamboo pipe with your chopsticks! 2. Dinner at Sumo Sushi Taihou Heya (相撲寿司大砲 部屋) Located near the ocean, Kumamoto is blessed with plenty of fresh seafood! To stuff your face filled with high quality sushi without breaking the bank, head over to Sumo Sushi Taihou Heya. Getting there: Walk 2-min from Hanabatacho Station on the The service at the sushi restaurant is said to Kumamoto City Tram line be excellent as well.

Sumo Sushi Taihou Heya (相撲寿司大砲部屋) As for the adventurous eaters, you can even Address: Japan, 〒860-0801 Kumamoto, Chuo Ward, opt for their raw horse meat - a local Anseimachi, 2−15 河野ビル１F specialty and a must-try deemed by the Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday, 5pm to 1am | Sunday, 5pm to 12am | Closed on Wednesdays locals!

Photo Credit: Sumo Sushi Taihou Heya

3. Travel to Fukuoka After a very satisfying sushi meal, it’s time to say goodbye to Kumamoto and go back to Fukuoka.

Head back to the hotel to grab your bags and then make your way to Kumamoto Station. Take the Kyushu Shinkansen to Hakata Station using your Whole Japan Rail Pass or JR Kyushu Pass. The journey is relatively short and takes only about 40 minutes. Time Activity How To Get There

Travel to meet up location for Yanagawa Walk 3-min from Hakata River Cruise With Tea Tasting. Station to Hotel Nikko Fukuoka

OR

Access Hotel Okura Fukuoka from Nakasu-Kawabata Station Exit 6

0840-1630 Glide down Fukuoka's river on a Yanagawa River Cruise With Tea Tasting.

1630-1640 Travel to Isokko Shoten. Walk 5-min from Hakata Station.

1640-1800 Early dinner at Isokko Shoten.

1800 Head back to hotel for the luggage. Travel to Fukuoka Airport. 1. Glide down Fukuoka's river on a Yanagawa River Cruise with tea tasting Cruise down the famous Yanagawa river on a traditional gondola-like 'donko' boat as you take in the Japanese architecture consisting of early 20th century warehouses.

Depending on the time you’re visiting, you can also witness seasonal flowers on either side of the river. It’s especially beautiful during the season!

After your 1-hour cruise, you’ll stop by to have a lunch of Unagi Seiro-mushi (grilled eel with rice) followed by a special tea tasting session at the oldest tea wholesaler in the Kyushu region. It’s not just any tea because it’s a traditional 'Hoiro Baisen' Yame tea which is prepared by drying the leaves on Japanese paper and spreading them over charcoal fire.

Meet up location: Hotel Nikko Fukuoka (3-min walk from Hakata Station) OR Hotel Okura Fukuoka (direct access from Nakasu-Kawabata Station Exit 6)

Tour itinerary: ● 8:40am depart from Hotel Nikko Fukuoka (meet up time 8:30am) ● 9:00am depart from Hotel Okura Fukuoka (meet up time 8:50am) ● 10:30am Yanagawa River Cruise (60 min) ● 11:40am Lunch at Unagi Seiro-mushi (50 min) ● 1:10am Yame Central Tea Garden (20 min) ● 1:50pm Shopping (30 min) ● 4:00pm drop off at Tenjin Station ● 4:30pm drop off at Hakata Station

*Guests are encouraged to wear shoes and clothes that are comfortable to walk in 2. Early dinner at Isokko Shoten For your final meal in Kyushu, head to Isokko Shoten in Hakata Station! Right off the bat, you’ll notice there’s a fish tank in the restaurant, guaranteeing you the freshest seafood to land on your table.

If you’re a seafood lover, this Getting there: place is heaven for you. If you’re Walk 5-min from Hakata Station. lucky, you might catch them

during their special offers. From Isokko Shoten time to time, they also offer Address: 2-10-16 Hakataeki Higashi | Kawabe Bldg. 1F, sashimi buffet and Hakata, Fukuoka 812-0013, Fukuoka Prefecture all-you-can-eat oysters! Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 5pm to 12am | Saturday & Sunday, 11:30am to 3pm & 4pm to 12am

Photo Credit: Isokko Hakata

3. Say goodbye to Kyushu! After 7 wonderful days in Kyushu, it is with a heavy heart to leave this island filled with incredible nature spots, amazing fresh seafood, and rich history.

To head to Fukuoka Airport, you can take the Kuko Line subway from Hakata Station. If like most travellers where you’ve amassed a few extra bags from buying souvenirs, why not relax on your way to the airport with a private airport transfer!