Spend a luxurious time at popular Ryokans – 4 DAYS

Visit top-rated onsen destinations in Kyushu

Luxurious 4-day trip to visit top-rated onsen in Yufuin, Kurokawa and Unzen

schedule

Day 1：Fukuoka - Yufu: Strolling around Yufuin town and staying in popular ryokan
START-> [Tenjin, Hakata sta. or Fukuoka airport]-----[Strolling around Yufuin in Yufu-shi, Oita]-----[Stay in Yufuin Onsen in Yufu-shi, Oita] ::::: Full of unique and calm ryokan inns in Yufuin Onsen. Many things to do in Yufuin, walking around 'Yunotsubo Kaido' having sweet shops, variety goods shops and cafe, 'Kinrin-ko' and museums. You will see Mt.Yufu anywhere in the town. Enjoy the atmosphere, food and onsen in the special ryokan after checking-in.

Enjoy onsen and sightseeing in Yufuin

Not only spending time in onsens and ryokans but also having a great time walking around the town and trying outdoor activities in popular 'Yufuin'.

Day 2：Yufu - Aso & Kuju - Minamioguni: Enjoy the beautiful landscapes in Aso and Kuju and visit Kurokawa onsen
[Yufu-shi, Oita]-----[Visit Aso and Kuju in Kumamoto and Oita]-----[Stay in Kurokawa Onsen in Minamioguni-machi, Kumamoto] ::::: Drive toward panoramic Aso and Kuju via Yamanami Highway from Yufuin Onsen. See the wonderful landscapes and enjoy fresh food, like Aka-ushi and Bungo-gyu beef grown in the rich nature. Kurokawa onsen is surronded by mountains and has quiet atmosphere. Recommended to take some onsen at each ryokans with 'Nyutou Tegata' onsen-hopping passes. Change into yukata and walking among the nostalgic town.

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.

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'.

Walk around nostalgic/traditional ‘Kurokawa Onsen’ in a yukata

Travellers like to stroll around Kurokawa Onsen, being famous for its quiet atmosphere, with 'Nyuto Tegata' (onsen-hopping passes) in yukatas.

Day 3：Minamioguni - Kumamoto - Unzen: Ship from Kumamoto to Unzen, steam rising from a hot spring
[Minamioguni-machi, Kumamoto]-----[Kumamoto Castle in Kumamoto-shi, Kumamoto]-----(Ferry)----- [Stay in Unzen Onsen in Unzen-shi, Nagasaki] ::::: Look at brave Kumamoto castle and enjoy fresh basashi (horse meat) which is famous in Kumamoto. Taking a ferry for 30 mins, you will arrive in Unzen and see Mt. Unzen. Take Unzen Ropeway and see beautiful scenery below the gondola lift; Kyushu azalea in spring, fresh greenery in summer, autumn leaves in autumn and rime ice in winter. Feel the blessings of the earth by the the smell of sulphur and steams in Unzen Jigoku.

Walk among the steams from Unzen Onsen

At Unzen onsen located in the Mt.Unzen in Shimabara penonsula, you will feel the wonder of nature at Unzen Jigoku and ride a rope way.

Day 4：Unzen - Nagasaki - Fukuoka city: Visit world heritages in Nagasaki-shi
[Unzen-shi, Nagasaki] -----[Strolling around Nagasaki-shi, Nagasaki] ----- <-GOAL> [Fukuoka city] ::::: Drop in Nagasaki-shi on the way to Fukuoka, enjoy sightseeing; Nagasaki's specialty like Champon at Chinese town, cruise to 'Gunkan-jima' and visit 'Oura Cathedral' designated world heritage lists and 'Glover Garden’ where you can look down the sea. Walking around Nagasaki makes you feel the different atmosphere, like being in outside of Japan, from other Japanese towns, because Nagasaki has trading with foreign countries for longer time than other towns. Back to Fukuoka and enjoy eating at yatai stalls and shopping.

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