PICK UP at Fukuoka City near TAKACHIHO Town, Miyazaki Prefecture to BEPPU City, Oita Prefecture Stay

Fukuoka - [ Day-1 ] 07:30 Your Hotel or HAKATA Station, HAKATA Port, Fukuoka Airport in Fukuoka City

*This package includes a stay in “Beppu,” so please ensure to book a ryokan in Beppu in advance.

Upon arrival at the airport, a driver holding a name board will greet you at the arrival gate and escort you to the bus parking area. If applicable, kindly provide your [arrival flight number] beforehand.

Michi-no-Eki Shichijo Melon Dome - [ Day-1 ] 09:00 Shichijo Melon Dome Roadside Station, 306 Shichijomachi Okada, Kikuchi, Kumamoto

This region is renowned for its melons. If visiting during summer, when melons are in season, be sure to purchase some.

Takachiho Gorge - [ Day-1 ] 10:45-13:15 TAKACHIHO Gorge

*15 minutes from Ohashi Parking Lot, 1248-4 Oshikata, Takachiho: Buses cannot access the boat terminal, so enjoy a 15-minute walk along the scenic promenade from the parking lot. Takachiho Gorge’s rental boats can accommodate up to three people.

The cost is ¥4100 or ¥5100 (approx. USD 30-40) per boat.

Reservations can be made online. Local guides are also available.
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https://takachiho-kanko.info/en/

The lava flow from Mt. Aso created the stunning columnar-shaped valley of Takachiho Gorge. The unique view of waterfalls and the columnar valley is rare worldwide. Enjoy this breathtaking scenery from the boats and the walking path.

Kagurayado - [ Day-1 ] 13:30-14:30 e.g., “Kagurayado”, 1254-3 Oshikata, Takachiho, Nishiusuki, Miyazaki

Kagura-Yado is a popular lunch spot in Takachiho.
https://kagurayado.jp/en/cuisine.html

OR,
“Road Station TAKACHIHO”:
A more affordable restaurant

Takachiho Shrine - [ Day-1 ] 14:45-15:15 TAKACHIHO Shrine

Takachiho Shrine (高千穂神社, Takachiho Jinja), located just west of the town center, is nestled among tall cedar trees. During the day, the shrine’s simple, unpainted buildings blend seamlessly with the surrounding forest. The light filtering through creates a serene, peaceful atmosphere.

Amano Yasugawara - [ Day-1 ] 15:30-16:00 AMA-NO-YASUGAWARA, Takachiho

This site is associated with one of the most famous legends in Japanese mythology. In the tale, Amaterasu, the Shinto sun goddess, was so angered by her brother’s mischief that she hid in a cave, depriving the world of her life-giving light.

Asaji Michi-no-Eki - [ Day-1 ] 18:00-18:15 Roadside Station Asaji, Bungoono, Oita

There is no expressway between Takachiho and Beppu, so the bus journey along mountain roads takes over three hours. This is a rest stop along the way.

Beppu Tower - [ Day-1 DROP OFF ] 19:15 Your Hotel in BEPPU City, Oita Prefecture

*Before booking, please ensure to make your own reservation and payment for a hotel in Beppu, Oita Prefecture. Japan’s leading hotel reservation site.
https://travel.rakuten.com/

Arrival in Beppu is expected after 7pm, so dinner at the ryokan might not be possible… There are several restaurants near Beppu Station open until late at night.

From BEPPU City, Oita Prefecture via YUFUIN Town and KOKONOE Town DROP OFF at Fukuoka City

Beppu Tower - [ Day-2 ] 09:00 Your Hotel in BEPPU City, Oita Prefecture

Hells of Beppu - [ Day-2 ] 09:15-11:15 Beppu “Jigoku Meguri” Hells Tour, 559-1 Kannawa, Beppu, Oita

Close-17:00 Fee￥2200(≒15-20 USD)/adult - up to 7 JIGOKUs

Beppu Onsen, located on Oita’s east coast, is one of Japan’s most renowned hot spring towns. It produces more hot spring water than any other location in the country, and the sight of the townscape with rising steam is remarkable. Beppu is particularly famous for its “hells” (jigoku), hot springs that exceed 100 degrees Celsius. Although too hot for bathing, each has its own unique character.

Yunotsubo Kaido - [ Day-2 ] 12:00-15:00 YU-NO-TSUBO Shopping Street

Yunotsubo Kaido Street runs through the heart of the popular hot spring town of Yufuin, stretching from Yufuin Station to Lake Kinrinko. It takes about 20 minutes to walk the distance without stopping, but the numerous interesting shops, cafes, and galleries make it worth spending an hour or two exploring.

YUFUIN MINGEI-MURA Bus Parking Lot, Kawakami 1541, Yufu, Oita

Kokonoe Yume Otsurihashi Bridge - [ Day-2 ] 15:45-16:30 Kokonoe Dreaming Big Bridge, 1208 Tano, Kokonoe, Kusu, Oita

*Fee￥500(≒3-5 USD)/adult

‘KOKONOE YUME OTSURIHASHI opened on October 30th, 2006. It spans 390 meters in length, 173 meters in height, and 1.5 meters in width, making it the highest suspension bridge exclusively for pedestrians in Japan.

Nakasu District - [ Day-2 ] 18:30 Your Hotel in Fukuoka City

The food stalls in Nakasu begin to appear around 6pm. It’s just a short subway ride from Hakata Station, so if time permits, consider visiting on your own. The same bus will pick up again tomorrow morning at the same location.

• 7m length Minibus (21 +6 seats, no trunk) with driver
• English speaking guide
• Accommodation fees for crews
• Toll and parking fees

• meal and drink
• Please make sure to make your own reservation and payment for a hotel in Beppu, Oita Pref.
• Entrances fee of Takachiho Gorge’s rental boat: ¥4100 or ¥5100(≒30-40 USD)/boat *up to 3 pax
• Entrance fee of KOKONOE “Dreaming” Big Bridge￥500(≒3-5 USD)/adult
• Entrance fee of Beppu “Jigoku Meguri”￥2200(≒15-20 USD)/adult *up to 7 JIGOKUs

*In this package, you will be having a solo stay in BEPPU.

• ‘Japan’s Origin, Takachiho’

Takachiho is home to a multitude of shrines that house deities pertaining to Japanese Mythology.

• [ Beppu’s Hells :別府地獄めぐり ]

Located on the eastern shore of Oita, Beppu Onsen is one of Japan’s most renowned hot spring towns. The volume of hot spring water it generates is unrivaled nationwide, and the sight of steam billowing from the town is dramatic. Beppu is particularly known for its “hells” (jigoku), hot springs that exceed 100 degrees Celsius. Although these springs are too hot to bathe in, each possesses a unique identity.

• [ Yunotsubo Kaido 湯の坪街道 ] in YUFUIN

Yunotsubo Kaido Street cuts through the heart of the beloved hot spring town of Yufuin, forming a path from Yufuin Station to Lake Kinrinko.

• [ ‘KOKONOE “YUME” OTSURIHASH’ ]

Opened on October 30th, 2006. Measuring 390 meters in length, 173 meters in height, and 1.5 meters in width, it holds the record for being Japan’s tallest pedestrian suspension bridge.

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.