Kyoto - Asuka - Beppu - Kurokawa Onsen - Mount Aso - Takachiho - Kumamoto - Kagoshima - Ibusuki - Yakushima - Nagasaki - Osaka
Kyushu, Japan's third largest island, is known for its
volcanic activity and many hot springs. With stunning
scenery, historical sites, and amazing cultural
experiences, this tour is great for those looking to
explore more rural Japan and travel off the beaten
path. Your English-speaking guide will provide
valuable insight into each of your destinations and
guide you through rural Japan. Join All Japan Tours,
as we take you on an expedition through Japan's
southernmost main island.
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Kyushu, Japan's third largest island, is known for its
volcanic activity and many hot springs. With stunning
scenery, historical sites, and amazing cultural
experiences, this tour is great for those looking to
explore more rural Japan and travel off the beaten
path. Your English-speaking guide will provide
valuable insight into each of your destinations and
guide you through rural Japan. Join All Japan Tours,
as we take you on an expedition through Japan's
southernmost main island.
Our tour begins with the historic city of Kyoto that was
spared from air raids and saved from the atomic bomb
during World War II for its cultural and historical value.
We will also visit the nearby town of Asuka, one of
Japan’s earliest capital before sailing through the Seto
Inland see to venture deeper into the cradle of
Japanese civilization. As though formed over fire,
Kyushu is known for its many active volcanoes and
hot springs. You will as visit Mt. Aso, one of the world’s
oldest calderas as well as several hot spring towns
that are natural by-products from the volcanoes. We
will also visit the rock formations that make the
Takachiho Gorge, another by-product of the
volcanoes. While there, we will learn a little about
ancient Japanese mythology by watching a Yokugura
Dance. At some point, we will spend a day further
relaxing and having the unique experience of being
buried in hot sand in Yamakawa. Hike through the lush
forests at the UNESCO World Heritage site of
Yakushima, where you will find giant cedar trees that
are said to be thousands of years old. Spend time in
the historic city of Nagasaki, known for not only its
devastating past in WWII but for being one of the first
places that opened trade to the world. We end our tour
in Japan’s other metropolis of Osaka, home to neon
lights and street food.