IACE'S Kyushu in Bloom Tour is not only a colorful journey, but will also be an unforgettable cultural experience.
The beauty of Japan during the Cherry Blossom Season is not only breathtaking but priceless.
Tour Highlights :
Beppu Jigoku Onsen :
Beppu is a small town and would not have been one of the major tourist attractions if it was not for their
hot springs. There are two kinds of hot springs (onsen), one for bathing and
one for viewing. Beppu is known for the latter. The geothermal activity
underneath the ground is absolutely sensational. There are nine spectacular hot
springs known as "Beppu Jigoku"-Umi Jigoku- Hell of Sea, Oniishibosu
Jigoku- named after the mud bubbles, Shiraike Jigoku – named the hot milky
white water, Yama Jigoku- Mountain Hell, Kamado Jigoku- Cooking Pot Hell
Oniyama Jigoku-, Devil's Mountain Hell, Kinryu Jogoki- Golden Dragon Hell,
Chinoike Jigoku- Blpod Pond Hell, and Tatsumaki Jigoku- Tornado Hell.
Kumamoto Castle:
The Kumamoto Castle is the premier landmark of Kumamoto City, and is
one the most impressive tourist destination in Japan. The castle stands on
a hilltop, and the large castle grounds with variety of buildings offers visitors
the most complete castle experience in Japan. The castle is featured by a
curve stone known as musha gaeshi, moats and the wooden overhangs
designed to protect the castle from intruders. With 800 cherry trees
surrounding the castle, Kumamoto Castle has become of the popular cherry
blossom spot in late March and early April.
Sakurajima :
Sakurajima is located in the center of Kagoshima Prefecture, 6.2 miles east of the
city of Kagoshima. It has one of the most active stratovolcano (composite cone
and most picturesque of the volcanoes) in the world. Sakurajima was originally
an island, but it became a peninsula when the lava from eruption of 1914's closed
the channel between the island and Osumi Peninsula. The continuous volcanic
activity has named Sakurajima as Vesuvius of the East. The volcanic activity
still continues to drop volcanic ash on the surroundings which resulted in the
white sands highlands in the region.
Itinerary :
Day 1 10/25
Day 1
03/31/2013 (Sun) Depart from U.S.A
Day 2
04/01/2013 (Mon) U.S.A - Fukuoka
Arrive at Fukuoka Airport by the flight of your choice.
After customs and immigration clearance, you will be met by our local English
Speaking Guide/Assistant and taken to the hotel by a motor coach.
Day 3
04/02/2013 (Tue) Fukuoka
Breakfast at hotel
8:30 am Half day Fukuoka Tour by chartered motor coach
*Dazaifu Tnemangu Shrine
*Kyushu National Museum
Welcome Lunch at local restaurant
*Nishi Park to see Cherry Blossom
3:00 pm Return to hotel
Afternoon is free at your leisure
Day 4
04/03/2013(Wed) Fukuoka – Hita – Yufuin – Beppu
Breakfast at Hotel
8:00 am Full Day Tour to Beppu by chartered motor coach
* Fruit Picking - Strawberry- (TBA)
* Kyushu Yufuin Folklore Village
* Hands-on Indigo Dying Experience here
Lunch at here on your own
* Beppu Jigoku Meguri (2 jigoku)
5:00 pm Arrive at hotel
6:30 pm Dinner will be provided at your hotel
Day 5
04/04/2013(Thu) Beppu – Mt. Aso – Kumamoto
Breakfast at hotel
8:30 am Board chartered motor coach and proceed to Mt. Aso
Upon arrival, board chartered van for 2 hours tour
* Mt Aso
* Panoramic Ropeway ride included
Lunch on your own
* Kumamoto Castle with majestic Sakura view
Dinner on your own
Day 6
04/05/2013(Fri) Kumamoto – Miyazaki
Breakfast at hotel
8:30 am Full Day Sightseeing to Miyazki by chartered coach
Lunch at local restaurant on your own
* Aoshima Shrine
* Nichinan Coast including Nichinan Sun Messe
4:30 pm Check-in at hotel
Dinner will be provided at hotel
Day 7
04/06/2013(Sat) Miyazaki – Kagoshima
Breakfast at hotel
8:30 am Board motor coach and proceed to Kagoshima (2h40m drive)
11:00 am Half Day Kagoshima Sightseeing by motor coach
* Shiroyama Observatory
* Senganen
Lunch at local restaurant on your own
* Sakurajima
* Yunohira Observatory
5:30 pm Arrive at your hotel
6:00 pm Farewell Dinner at local restaurant Senganen
8:42 pm Take Free shuttle bus to hotel
Day 8
04/07/2013(Sun) Kagoshima
Breakfast at hotel
Whole day is free at leisure
NO Guide & transfer service today
"Optional Plan"
8:00 Met by English Speaking Guide
Take free shuttle bus to Kagoshima Chuo Station
8:50 Full Day Ibusuki & Chiran Sightseeing by Seat-in-Coach
* Nagasaki Bana
* Flower Park Kagoshima
* Kaimon Dake Volcano
* Lake Ikeda
* Chiran Tokko Peace Museum Sakurajima
* Samurai Residence
17:30 Return at Kagoshima Chuo Station
Take free shuttle bus to hotel
*Minimum Paticipant required.
Day 9
04/08/2013(Mon) Kagoshima – Haneda – Narita -USA
Breakfast at hotel
Board Airport Shuttle Bus to Kagoshima Airport on your own
Arrive at Kagoshima Airport
Fly to Haneda
Upon arrival, board airport shuttle bus to Narita on your own
Fly back to USA by your flights
Details :
City (from)
Adult
Chicago
Dallas
Honolulu
Los Angeles
New York
San Francisco
Seattle
Washington DC
Vancouver
Toronto
Land Only
$2980.00~
Pricing Notes :
Price is based on double occupancy.
Additional charge of $500.00/per person will apply for single
occupancy.
Above prices are as of 12/26/2012, and price will be subject to change depends on currency rate.
There is no guarantee until we receive your full payment.
Includes :
Accommodations
Fukuoka : Royal Park Hotel THE Fukuoka or Similar
Beppu : Suginoi Hotel or Similar
Kumamoto:Hotel New Otani Kumamoto or Similar
Miyazaki: Miyazaki Sun Hotel Phoenix or Similar
Kagoshima:Kagoshima Sun Royal Hotel or Similar
Transportation
4/1 Chartered Car or Taxi/Shuttle Bus(Fukuoka – Hotel)
4/2 Chartered Car(Half day Sightseeing to Dazaifu)
4/3 Chartered Car(Full Day Sightseeing to Beppu via Hita)
4/4 Chartered Car(Full Day Sightseeing to Kumamoto via Mt.Aso)
4/5 Chartered Car(Full Day Sightseeing to Miyazaki)
4/6 Chartered Car(Full Day sightseeing to Kagoshima)
4/8 Airport Limousine bus(Hotel-Kagoshima)
Airport Limousine bus(Haneda-Narita)
Meals
11 meals (7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 3 dinner)
English speaking guide & Assistant
Day2 English Speaking Assistance
Day3~Day7, and Day 9 English Speaking Guide
Admissions and fees
Admissions and fees for sightseeing as it indicated in the itinerary.
Luggage Transfer
All luggage will be loaded into the motor coach trunk
Travel Insurance
Travel Insurance is NOT included in tour price. IACE Travel strongly recommends that you purchase a TRAVELEX TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN to protect you the trip investment and yourself while traveling in Japan.
Medical evacuation, trip cancellation, trip interruption and baggage are all important coverage available from Travelex.To learn about insurance plan, please visit link or contact with IACE Travel.
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