6D5N Fukuoka & Kumamoto

Upon arrival at Fukuoka Airport will transfer to Hotel in Fukuoka City to check in by Cherry Tomato Shared Shuttle. Free at own leisure to explore the Fukuoka City.

Breakfast at hotel, proceed to Fukuoka Daisuki half day tour.

• Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine – It is one of Japan's most important Shinto shrines, the head of 12,000
  Tenjin shrines nationwide, and one of the top places to visit in Fukuoka.
• Oohori Park - It is a pleasant park in central Fukuoka with a large pond at its center. There is a
  walking path around the circumference of the pond that is just a little over two kilometers long and is
  popular for jogging, walking pets and leisurely strolls by the water.
• Canal City Hakata – A large shopping mall in Fukuoka city that has numerous shops, restaurants,
  entertainment facilities and so on.

Tour ended at Canal City Hakate, free at own leisure to explore the Fukuoka City and make your own arrangement back to hotel.

Breakfast at hotel, then proceed to the tour as below:
(Make your own arrangement to the meeting point the Lawson Convenience Store on 1F Oriental Hotel before 7.35AM)

• Shirakawa Suigen Spring – It was selected as one of the "selected one hundred exquisite waters of Japan" by the Ministry of Environment. It is the source of Shirakawa river, which flows through the center of Kumamoto.
• Amano Iwato Shrine – This sacred place is located 10 minutes away from Amanoiwato West Main Shrine by walking along the Iwato River. It is said that assembling a pile of stones here can make wishes come true. The stones piles from past visitors also enhance the interesting spiritual atmosphere. Every spring, the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, and the best viewing period is from late March to early April.
• Lunch – At your own expenses
• Takachiho Gorge – It is famous for its beautiful cliffs, and you can enjoy different scenery throughout the year. It is one of the must-see attractions in Kyushu. The scenic boat ride is at traveler’s own expenses.
• Takachiho Shrine– The shrine is famous for enshrining the god of marriage and love. In addition to blessing for good relationship between lovers, you can also pray for family, friends, and interpersonal relationships at work. It is said that if married couples, lovers, and friends walk hand in hand three times along the tree, the family, love, and friendship will last for a long time.
• Return To JR Hakata Station – Estimated arrival time 6.20PM – 7.20PM. Make your own arrangement back to the hotel.

Breakfast at hotel, then proceed to the tour as below:
(Make your own arrangement to the meeting point the Lawson Convenience Store on 1F Oriental Hotel before 7.35AM)

• Yonezuka – Witness the significant "Yonezuka" image of Aso along the route from Chikusa-ri to Nakadake Volcano. The mountain's appearance, resembling a heap of rice, earned it the name "rice mound." During spring and summer, Mizuka is adorned with lush greenery, creating a captivating natural spectacle.
• Nakadake Crater – Witness the immense crater emitting white smoke and marvel at the magnificent scenery up close 40 minutes (The stay time will be adjusted according to the weather, traffic, and volcanic activity that day)
• Aso Mountain Kusa Sensato – Aso Mountain's Caoqianli is a grassy expanse at the northern base of Mount Wumao. It features a central pond formed by rainwater and is home to grazing cows and horses. (The tour will be adjusted to "Kaminomi Kumonoza Shrine" or "ASO Garden SpaceMuseum: Michi no Eki Aso" or other scenic spots due to Aso's weather, traffic, volcanic activity, etc. )
• Lunch – At your own expenses
• Suizenji Jojuen Garden – The garden situated on the grounds of Suizenji Temple, established in 1632. Visitors can enjoy snacks and traditionally brewed Japanese tea in the renowned tea room known as "Between Ancient and Modern Teachings."
• Kumamoto Castle – It is known as Gingko Castle, is not only among Japan's top 100 famous castles but also one of the country's three renowned castles. (If Kumamoto Castle is closed, the itinerary will be adjusted to visit and shop at "SAKURA MACHI Kumamoto")
• Return To JR Hakata Station – Estimated arrival time 6.20PM – 7.20PM. Make your own arrangement
  back to the hotel.

Breakfast at hotel, free leisure until time sends to airport for flight to sweet home.