Trip Planning

Kyushu Itineraries

Every itinerary includes a day-by-day plan, transport details, accommodation recommendations, and estimated costs. Just follow the route and enjoy.

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Featured Itineraries

7 Days Easy

Classic

Kyushu Grand Loop

Cover Kyushu's greatest hits in a week: Fukuoka's street food, Nagasaki's history, Kumamoto's castle, and the steaming onsen of Beppu and Yufuin. Travels entirely by Shinkansen and limited express — no car required.

Fukuoka Nagasaki Kumamoto Aso Beppu Yufuin Fukuoka

$1,200–$1,800 per person View Plan

5 Days Easy

Relaxation

Onsen & Ryokan Bliss

The ultimate spa itinerary: soak in Yufuin's forested baths, explore Beppu's volcanic 'hells', and end in the sublime village of Kurokawa Onsen with a multi-ryokan onsen pass.

Fukuoka Yufuin Beppu Kurokawa Onsen Fukuoka

$900–$2,500 per person View Plan

6 Days Active

Adventure

Nature & Volcanoes

Hike the rim of the world's largest caldera, explore ancient cedar forests in Yakushima (UNESCO), and watch Sakurajima belch ash over Kagoshima Bay. Kyushu's geological drama at its finest.

Kumamoto Mt. Aso Kagoshima Sakurajima Yakushima Island

$1,400–$2,200 per person View Plan

4 Days Easy

Culture

History & Culture Trail

Kyushu was Japan's window to the world for centuries. Walk Nagasaki's Dutch and Chinese quarters, explore Kumamoto's legendary samurai castle, and trace the Satsuma clan's legacy in Kagoshima.

Fukuoka Nagasaki Kumamoto Kagoshima

$800–$1,400 per person View Plan

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3 Days Easy

Food & Drink

Kyushu Food Safari

Three days dedicated entirely to Kyushu's legendary food scene: the birthplace of tonkotsu ramen, home of Hakata mentaiko (spicy fish roe), aged Satsuma shochu, and the freshest seafood in Japan.

Fukuoka Yanagawa Kagoshima

$500–$900 per person View Plan

Travel on the JR Kyushu Rail Pass

All our itineraries are designed around the excellent JR Kyushu rail network — no rental car needed. The All-Kyushu 5-Day Pass costs from around ¥18,500 and saves significant money over individual tickets.

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