Spring Sakura Tour in Kyushu – 3 DAYS

See Sakura blossoms blooming in spring in Kyushu

3-day trip to visit beautifully blooming Sakura and popular tourist destinations in Kyushu.

schedule

Day 1：Fukuoka - Asakura - Ukiha - Yame: Walk through the cherry blossoms tunnel of 'Sugi-no-baba' and 'Nagarekawa'
START-> [Tenjin, Hakata sta. or Fukuoka airport]-----[Sugi-no-baba in Asakura-shi, Fukuoka]-----[Nagarekawa Sakura Avenue in Ukiha-shi, Fukuoka]-----[Stay in Yame-shi, Fukuoka] ::::: Departure from Fukuoka to Asakura-shi and Ukiha-shi in the South of Fukuoka. Many people walk through the 500m cherry blossoms tunnel along the Sugi-no-baba street in Asakura, where the castle ruins like stone walls and castle gate remain. Moving to neighboring Ukiha-shi and walking through immense sakura avenue lasting 2km along Kose river. After the sunset, the tunnel is lit up and it is mystical. Stay in Japanese traditional house in Yame, where is famous for Japanese tea. ::::: Best season: Sugi-no-baba (end of March to begging of April), Nagarekawa Sakura Avenue (end of March to begging of April)

Enjoy fresh fruit and sweets in Ukiha

Various fruits, like strawberries, peaches, grapes, pears and persimmons, are harvested on the farms besides Minou mountains in Ukiha. There are lots of sweets shops, too.

Experience the traditions and culture in Yame

In Yame in the south of Fukuoka, various traditional crafts have been passed down by artisans and tasteful Yame tea has been grown for centuries.

Day 2：Yame - Minamiaso - Takamori - Takachiho: Meet 400-year-old cherry tree and mountain road lining sakura for 3 km
[Yame-shi, Fukuoka] -----(Yamanami Highway) ----- [Isshingyo-no-Ozakura in Minamiaso-mura, Kumamoto] ----- [Takamori Pass in Takamori-machi, Kumamoto] ----- [Stay in Takachiho-cho, Miyazaki] ::::: Departure from Fukuoka, drive on popular Yamanami Highway in the beautiful spring view of Aso and Kuju to Minamiaso in Kumamoto. The 400-year-old cherry blossom 'Isshingyo no Ozakura' is surrounded by rape flowers and stands in panoramic landscape bravely. At Takamori Pass, enjoy 7000 cherry trees lining along the mountain road from the bottom to the top (difference in elevation is 150m and the road lasts 3km) from the car window. Visit 'Shirakawa Suigen', beautiful water spring, in Minamiaso and try 'Takamori Dengaku' baking skewered local food slowly around the Japanese traditional fireplace in Takamori. :::: Best season: Isshingyo no Ozakura (end of March to begging of April), Takamori Pass (end of March to middle of April)

See diverse nature in Kuju

You can enjoy coming close to and observing diverse nature in Kuju like 'Kuju mountains', 'Kuju Plateau' and 'Tadewara Marsh'.

Play in Aso’s rich nature environment to the fullest

Aso has great selections of outdoor activities to experience its wonderful nature and the panoramic scenery like 'Daikanbo', 'Kusasenri' and so on.

Day 3：Takachiho - Fukuoka City: Places to visit in Kyushu, a Town of Myths 'Takachiho'
[Takachiho-cho, Miyazaki] -----[Takachiho Gorge, Amanoiwato shrine in Takachiho-cho,Miyazaki] ----- <-GOAL>[Fukuoka city] ::::: Takachiho is famous for several mysterious spots relating to Japanese Myth. Take a boat at beautiful Takachiho Gorge and visit Amanoiwato shrine which has a legend that all Gods got together and discussed there. Try Takachiho-gyu beef for lunch. Back to Fukuoka, enjoy eating at yatai stalls and shopping.

See the mysterious scenery in Takachiho

Takachiho is believed to be a place of Japanese Myths. Visit mysterious places, 'Takachiho Gorge', 'Amanoiwato shrine' and 'Amanoyasugawara' river bank.

Consult with concierge

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