9D FABULOUS KYUSHU + SHIKOKU

Assemble at Changi International Airport to check in for your flight to Japan Kyushu

(For morning departures, check in to airport hotel and stay the night.)

Upon arrival in Fukuoka, visit Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, located at Dazaifu Prefectural Natural Park. It is dedicated to Sugawara Michizane, known as the god of learning and so it is busy all  year with visitors praying for success in academic achievement.

Next, take a *Dazaifu Train which incorporates design elements and exhibits that explore the theme of good luck.

In the afternoon, visit Kirin Beer Fukuoka Factory (includes beer tasting). Kirin Beer Farm is a restaurant in the factory, and it serves various kinds of delicious gourmet foods which match well with beer.

Lastly, head to Tosu Premium Outlets, a modern shopping center featuring international outlet stores offering brand-name items.

(*if Dazaifu train is not in operation, it will be replaced by another attraction)

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DAY 3 : FUKUOKA - SAGA - NAGASKI

After breakfast, enjoy a Yanagawa Boat Ride and  appreciate the scenic spots on the upper reaches of the river which symbolize Yanagawa City. .

After lunch, visit the Peace Memorial Park & Monument, built to commemorate the atomic blast of Nagasaki. The 9.7meter-tall Peace Statue sits in the park symbolizing the Nagasaki citizen's wish for peace.

See the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum. This historic and educational museum traces the events preceding the bombing of Nagasaki as well as the resulting destruction and the city's restoration.

Next, proceed to Clover Garden, a serene open-air museum with landscaped gardens, Western-style historic mansions and sweeping views.

Today, ascend the 333-metre-high Mt Inasa and enjoy an aerial perspective of the spectacular night views of Nagasaki. 

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After breakfast, bask in the beauty of nature and see wild dolphins by cruise. Enjoy Dolphin Watching, where you will have a chance to meet a flock of dolphins rooted in the inland sea, which is rare in the world.

Next, we will proceed to Nagasaki port to Kumamoto by cruise . In some seasons, you can even see and feed seagulls on the cruise!

Arrive in Josaien, located in Sakura-no-baba, overview at the foot of Kumamoto Castle, one of Japan’s three major castles. This area re-creates the bustling atmosphere of a seventeenth-century castle town and is a great place to experience the food, culture, and history of Kumamoto.

Stroll along the Edo-themed shopping arcade with souvenirs and eateries influenced by the town's 300-year-old history. Stay the night in Aso. 

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After breakfast, travel to Kokonoe Yume Suspension Bridge to see the longest suspension bridge in Japan. From the bridge, you will get to view Shindo-no-Taki, one of the top 100 waterfalls in Japan.

Next, drop by Yufuin Floral Village. This small theme park is surrounded by a rich variety of nature, designed to look like a country village in England's Cotswolds region. Here, you can see the natural landmark Lake Kinrinko, famous for its mystical views which you can admire from the surrounding walking paths.

Then, it's time for one of the most unique experiences in Beppu – soaking in a Hot Sand Bath! Imagine yourself lying down covered by the natural heated sand and gazing out at the sea in front of you.

Finally, visit the Hells of Beppu to see steaming ponds of various colours, bubbling mud pools and other hydrothermal activity.

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Today catch a 3-hour ferry from Beppu to Ehime (Shikoku).

Upon arrival, visit Matsuyama Castle , a flat land mountain castle that was built in 1603 on Mount Katsuyama that stands tall with a height of 132 meters in Matsuyama City in Ehime Prefecture (the former Iyo Province).

Next, visit Dogo Onsen, stroll around one of Japan's most famous and oldest hot spring with a history of 3,000 years. It is popular for its beautiful bath house and ryokan, which provided inspiration for Hayao Miyazaki’s film, “Spirited Away”.(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

After breakfast, Visit the Kochi Castle Tower (exterior) & Sakamoto Ryoma Memorial Museum. This museum is involved in the research of Ryoma Sakamoto (1835-1867) and the Meiji Restoration, as well as the gathering, preservation, and display of related materials.

Next, visit the Katsurahama Beach, a scenic beach 30-minutes south of central viewing a bronze statue of Sakamoto Ryoma.

Visit Hirome Market, Kochi’s most famous market in central Hirome where you can find all of Kochi’s local delicacies!

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Today, board Oboke Ravine Pleasure Boat, which travels down and then back to Yoshino River. You can enjoy the changing seasons through fresh green in Summer, colored leaves in Autumn and even snow in Winter (subject to weather conditions).

Next, visit Iya Vine Bridge. Located in Nishiiyayama Village in Miyoshi city, this bridge is among the 3 most peculiar bridges in Japan. Built from 5 tons of vines, the bridge iscompletely rebuilt every 3 years Here, you can experience the thrill of feeling how the bridge sways with every step. -Near the bridge, see Biwa Falls, a beautiful 50-meter-high waterfall.

In the afternoon, head to  Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge. Walk along the Maiko Marine Promenade, a circuit-style promenade on the Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge. Situated approximately 47 meters above the sea and 150 meters above the ground, it has a total length of approximately 317 meters looking over the Akashi Strait.

Next, see the Naruto Strait Whirlpools. Large whirlpools occur here between Awaji island and Magosaki in Naruto City, which are caused by the ebb and flow of the tides. Known as one of the world's 3 largest whirlpools, it’s a stunning experience that you wouldn’t want to miss (subject to weather conditions).

In the evening, shop at Shinsaibashi, Osaka’s busiest and largest shopping area with countless stores from high-end retailers to the familiar high street shops and Dotonbori, which embodies the city’s nightlife. 

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Today Stop for photos at the famous Osaka Castle Park, one of the most popular destinations in Osaka city’s most recognizable landmark.

Rinku Premium Outle has a wide variety of international and domestic big-name brands, offering everything from sports and outdoor wear to denim and casual wear .

Then transfer to the airport for your flight home and we hope you have had an exciting holiday with SA Tours! (Breakfast)

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