Explore a part of Japan far from the tourist trail. Kyushu is a large island sitting at the southern tip of Japan and is arguably the most beautiful part of the whole country. With towering volcanoes, lush green scenery and Onsen virtually everywhere, only its rich history and culture trump its natural wonder.
The wild nature of this dramatic region has produced many of the legends of Japanese mythology, giving it a mystical and enchanting element that you don't get anywhere else in the country. On this guided tour, you will discover the very best that Kyushu has to offer and get a beautiful overview of its history and mythology from your local guides.
You will explore the beautiful city of Fukuoka, a massive city with a homely small-town feel. You will be able to completely relax and indulge in Onsen culture in one of the most delightful onsens in Japan, in Yufuin village. You will walk around, rather than bathe in, the 7 Hells of Beppu, a series of incredibly hydrothermal pools of varying colours that steam and bubble, rife with legend. You will spend time in Nagasaki, one of the most delightful cities you will ever find despite its dark history and you will take a trip to Arita Porcelain Town, and Karatsu Pottery Town to gaze at some of the finest examples of ceramic craftsmanship in the world.
This is a chance to explore the Japan of myth and legend, of discovering a part of Japan different from all the others and one that will be embedded in your memory forever.