6D4N Fukuoka, Yufuin & Beppu Tour in Kyushu, Japan

Fukuoka is the largest city on Kyushu, the southern main island of Japan. It sits on the sea and is closer to Korea than to Tokyo. The city is easy to like: flat, clean and not too big. Inland, the hills are full of hot springs. In Beppu, steam rises out of the ground between the houses.

The best day of this tour is Day 3. You drive into the hills to Yufuin, a small hot-spring town under Mount Yufu, and walk its main street down to Lake Kinrin. Then you go on to Beppu to see Kamado Jigoku, one of the town's famous "hells", pools of boiling water and steam. Day 2 brings Dazaifu Tenmangu, a shrine visited by students before their exams, and Fukuoka Tower by the sea. Day 4 is a full tour of Fukuoka itself, from Ohori Park and the castle ruins to Hakata Old Town and Canal City.

This is a gentle trip. You stay in the same Fukuoka hotel for all four nights, so there is no packing every morning, and Day 5 is free. Day 3 does mean a long day on the coach. Only breakfast is included on Days 4 and 5, so plan to find your own lunch and dinner on those days.

Quick facts

• Duration: 6 days 4 nights
• Route: Fukuoka, Dazaifu, Yufuin and Beppu
• Package type: group tour on fixed departure dates
• Flights: included, from KLIA Terminal 1, with airport taxes, checked luggage and meals on board
• Hotel: 4 nights in Fukuoka
• Meals: 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 1 dinner
• Booking: seats are subject to availability. We confirm with the tour operator and email you once your seats are secured.

Highlights

• Dazaifu Tenmangu shrine and its shopping street
• Fukuoka Tower, 234 metres tall, on the seafront
• Yufuin's Yunotsubo Kaido street and Lake Kinrin
• Kamado Jigoku, one of the hot-spring "hells" of Beppu
• Ohori Park, Fukuoka Castle ruins and Hakata Old Town
• A free day in Fukuoka

Itinerary

Day 1: Kuala Lumpur to Fukuoka

Meet the group at KLIA Terminal 1 for the flight to Fukuoka.

Meals: on the flight.

Day 2: Dazaifu and Fukuoka Tower

Visit Dazaifu Tenmangu, one of the most important shrines in Japan. It honours Sugawara no Michizane, a scholar who lived more than 1,000 years ago and is now known as the god of learning, so many students come here to pray before exams. Walk back along Dazaifu's shopping street, lined with small shops and snack stalls.

Return to Fukuoka for Fukuoka Tower, a 234-metre tower on the seafront with views over the city and Hakata Bay.

Meals: lunch, dinner. Overnight: Fukuoka.

Day 3: Yufuin and Beppu

Drive inland to Yufuin, a hot-spring town in a valley under Mount Yufu. Visit Yufuin Floral Village, a small cluster of European-style shops and cottages, then walk Yunotsubo Kaido, the main shopping street, down to Lake Kinrin, a small lake fed partly by hot springs. On cold mornings, mist rises from the water.

Continue to Beppu, one of Japan's best-known hot-spring towns. Visit Kamado Jigoku, one of the Beppu "hells": pools of hot water, mud and steam that are too hot to bathe in. Return to Fukuoka in the evening.

Meals: breakfast, lunch. Overnight: Fukuoka.

Day 4: Fukuoka city

Start at Ohori Park, a large park built around a lake, with a walking path of about 2 km. Next to it are the stone walls of Fukuoka Castle ruins. Then go to Kushida Shrine, the main shrine of Hakata, and walk through Hakata Old Town, an area of old temples and quiet streets.

Finish with shopping at Canal City Hakata, a mall built around an indoor canal, and Tenjin, Fukuoka's main shopping area.

Meals: breakfast. Overnight: Fukuoka.

Day 5: Free day in Fukuoka

The day is yours. Rest, go back to your favourite shopping area or explore the city on your own.

Meals: breakfast. Overnight: Fukuoka.

Day 6: Fukuoka to Kuala Lumpur

Transfer to Fukuoka Airport for your flight home to Kuala Lumpur.

What's included

• Return flights from KLIA Terminal 1 to Fukuoka
• Airport taxes
• Checked luggage
• Meals on the flights
• 4 nights' hotel in Fukuoka
• Meals as listed in the itinerary

Not included

• Meals not listed in the itinerary, including lunch and dinner on Days 4 and 5

Good to know

• Day 3 is a long day, with a return drive from Fukuoka to Yufuin and Beppu.
• Expect plenty of walking at the shrines, in Yufuin and around Fukuoka. Wear comfortable shoes.

FAQ

Are flights included?

Yes. Return flights from KLIA Terminal 1 to Fukuoka are included, with airport taxes, checked luggage and meals on board.

Do we change hotels?

No. You stay in Fukuoka for all four nights, and Yufuin and Beppu are a day trip.

Which meals are included?

3 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 1 dinner, as listed in the itinerary. Lunch and dinner on Days 4 and 5 are on your own.

Is my booking confirmed straight away?

No. Seats are subject to availability. We confirm with the tour operator and email you once your seats are secured.