Top Fukuoka Prefecture Hop on Hop Off Buses

Kyushu Highlights in One Day: Culture, Art & Hot Springs! From ancient shrines to artistic villages and hot springs, discover Kyushu in one unforgettable day. Stop 1: Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine – Visit Sugawara Michizane’s shrine, Japan’s “God of Learning,” walk stone streets, and try Umegae Mochi. Stop 2: Yufuin – A peaceful town of art and nature. Stroll Yunotsubo Street, enjoy handmade crafts, desserts, and scenic Kinrin Lake. Stop 3: Beppu Ropeway – Glide above lush landscapes to the summit for panoramic views of Beppu Bay and mountains. Stop 4: Beppu Kamado Jigoku – Vivid hot springs, steamed snacks, and playful photo spots. Return to Fukuoka with memories of Kyushu’s culture, art, and geothermal wonders.

[Volcanoes, Shrines & Myths – A Kyushu Day Trip] Explore where nature and legend meet in Kyushu. ⸻ Mt. Aso Crater One of the world’s largest active volcanoes, often seen as the Earth’s heartbeat. Its vast crater and rising steam create a powerful prehistoric landscape, showcasing Japan’s “Land of Fire.” Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine Hidden in deep forest, this sacred shrine is reached by stone steps lined with lanterns and cedar trees. Often called a real-life “Spirited Away” setting and linked to Hotarubi no Mori e, it offers a mystical, quiet atmosphere. Takachiho Gorge A legendary site tied to the myth of the sun goddess Amaterasu. Formed by volcanic cliffs and a waterfall like a thread of light, it is a place of natural beauty and calm reflection. ⸻ A journey through volcanoes, shrines, and myths— more than sightseeing, it is an encounter with Kyushu’s spirit.