Relaxing Healing Journey in Kyushu
Itinerary Reference:
Meeting point pick-up and drop-off package: 08:30 Lawson Oriental Hotel Fukuoka (in front of Hakata Station Chikushi Exit) 4-23 Hakataekichuogai, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka, 812-0012 Japan※We will welcome our distinguished guests, but latecomers will not be waited for, so we recommend arriving at the meeting point 10 mins before departure. Please understand and cooperate with each other, and follow the guide's arrangements uniformly. (Chinese and English guides provided)
09:40 Dazaifu Tenmangu - The head shrine of Tenmangu shrines dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the deity of learning (approx. 90 min, free time available)
Dazaifu Tenmangu enshrines the universally revered deity of learning, Sugawara no Michizane. As the head shrine of approximately 12,000 Tenmangu shrines across Japan and one of Kyushu's largest Shinto shrines, it attracts numerous visitors from both domestic and international locations.
11:50 Beppu Cable Car - An aerial cable car connecting Beppu with the slopes of Mount Tsurumi, offering panoramic views of Beppu Bay and the surrounding mountains (approx. 60 min, free time, cable car fee not included)
The Beppu Cable Car (Beppu Ropeway) is located in Beppu City, Oita Prefecture, Japan, serving as a key tourist transportation facility to Mount Tsurumi (elevation 1,375 meters). Spanning approximately 1,816 meters, the one-way ride takes about 10 min, with multiple support towers along the route. Passengers can enjoy breathtaking views of Beppu city, Beppu Bay, and the surrounding mountain ranges during the ride.
The cable car has two stations: the Mountain Base Station and the Mountain Top Station. The Mountain Base Station offers convenient transportation with bus access and a parking lot, making it easily accessible for visitors. The Mountain Top Station serves as the starting point for hiking and sightseeing, featuring surrounding trails, an observation deck, and a teahouse where visitors can rest and enjoy 360-degree panoramic views.
Each season offers its unique charm: spring brings cherry blossoms covering the mountains, summer provides cool weather making it a perfect summer retreat, autumn paints the forests in vibrant red leaves creating breathtaking scenery, while winter transforms the landscape into a fairytale world with snow and rime ice. The summit of Mount Tsurumi is a popular spot for hikers and photographers, also offering panoramic views of Beppu's steaming hot spring town. It's an ideal destination to experience both the natural beauty and cultural charm of Beppu.
※If the Beppu cable car is out of service, we will visit the Hell of the Sea (at your own expense)
14:00 Yufuin Onsen (also known as Yufuin) (approximately 140 min, free time available, lunch at your own expense). You may disembark at the attraction again.
Yufuin (also known as Yunotsu Onsen) is a tourist destination voted by Japanese girls as their ideal getaway. Surrounded by high mountains, Yufuin exudes a sense of tranquility and gentleness, making it the perfect place to unwind and relax.
Kinrin Lake (Self-guided Visit)
Finally, we arrive at Kinrin Lake in Yufuin. Kinrin Lake, located at the foot of Mount Yufu, was originally named Gakuimoto Pond or Gakushita Pond.
Foot Bath Recommendation - Foot Bath Cafe (Hot Foot Spring Cafe) (Fee at your own expense)
A facility themed around foot baths and coffee, it has received widespread acclaim from both domestic and international visitors since its opening. Participation fee: JPY1,500 per person (includes foot bath, towel, and beverage).
Facility Recommendation - Showa-kan: Travel back to Japan's Showa era (fees at your own expense)
The building recreates the retro streetscape of the 1950s, evoking nostalgic memories of life and culture from that era. With old-fashioned candy stores, grocery shops, barbershops, and even typical residential houses, it feels like stepping back in time to 1950s Japan. Admission fees: Adults: 1,200 yen/person, Ages 12-17: 1,100 yen/person, Ages 4-11: 600 yen/person
Recommended day-trip hot spring experience - Yufuin Sansuikan (hot spring experience fee at your own expense)
Hot spring reference fees: Adults: JPY700 per person; Children aged 4-12: JPY400 per person. Please note that hot spring access may be unavailable depending on facility conditions on the day.
18:20 Arrive at Hakata Station, end of itinerary
