• Fukuoka - 9:00 < Pick Up > Your hotel or HAKATA Station, HAKATA Port in Fukuoka city

Upon arrival at the airport, a driver holding a name board will greet you at the arrival gate and escort you to the bus parking area. If possible, please provide your [arrival flight number] in advance.

• This service departs from Fukuoka city in the morning and arrives at Nagasaki station in the evening. Please note that this is a one-way journey with sightseeing stops along the way.

• Imari Okawachiyama - 10:30-11:45 < Imari ware > Okawachiyama Village, Otsu-1848 Okawachicho, Imari, Saga

Discover the hidden village of Japan’s elite pottery kilns

Okawachiyama is a secluded pottery village near Imari. Known as the Village of Secret Kilns, it was once a prestigious pottery center producing porcelain for Japan’s elite and for export. Many original potters were from Korea, brought over after the Imjin War in the late 16th century. Their techniques are still evident in the wares available today.

• Michi-no-Eki Kashima - 13:00-14:00 < lunch and watching MUTSUGORO > Roadside station Kashima, 4427-6 Otonari, Kashima, Saga

The Ariake Sea, a tidal flat, is home to the rare marine creature “Mutsugoro.” A telescope at a roadside station along the sea allows you to view these unique creatures. In winter, the area is lively with oyster huts.

• Yutoku Inari Shrine - 14:15-15:00 < guided walk > Yūtoku Inari Shrine, 1855 Furueda, Kashima, Saga

Built in 1687 at the request of Kazanin Manko-hime, wife of Lord Nabeshima Naotomo, the Yutoku Inari Shrine enshrines the division of the deity Inari Okami, worshiped by the Emperor. This deity, guardian of food, clothing, and shelter, is widely revered in Japan. The shrine is one of the three most famous Inari shrines, attracting over three million visitors annually who pray for business success, family fortune, abundant catches, traffic safety, and more. The shrine features the Gohonden, Okaguraden, gate, and other splendid buildings, richly lacquered and colored, earning it the nickname “Nikko Tosho-gu Shrine in Kyushu.” It is a major tourist attraction.

• Todoroki Falls - 15:45-16:15 < waterfall > Todoroki Waterfall Park, Hei-163 Ureshinomachi Shimojuku, Ureshino, Saga

This 11-meter high waterfall has three tiers and is surrounded by walking paths and parks. Visitors flock here to see cherry blossoms in spring and enjoy the natural coolness in summer. It’s also a perfect spot for a picnic, with ducks often seen playing by the water.

• Omurawan Parking Area Outbound - 16:30-16:45 < view spot > Nagasaki Highway Omura-bay Parking Area, Higashisonogi, Nagasaki

Omura Bay, also known as “Koto-no-Umi,” is named for its calm waves reminiscent of the gentle plucking of a Japanese instrument’s strings. This scenic route includes the area around Nagasaki Airport, offering views of low-flying airplanes. The 46-kilometer course stretches from “Morizono Park” in Omura City to Togitsu Town. “Omura Park” in Omura City is home to a nationally designated cherry blossom tree, “Omurazakura,” and about 2,000 other cherry trees, making it a popular flower viewing spot. The seaside course offers views of gentle waters from Miura to Dozaki, with a tunnel of cherry blossoms in spring and tangerine flowers in May.

• Inasayama Observation Deck - 17:45-18:30 < view spot > Mt. Inasayama Observatory

~ slope car fee￥500/adult
~ < bus waiting > Nagasaki Inasayama Slope Car Chufuku Station, 1200 Ohamamachi, Nagasaki

Renowned for its observatory atop Mt. Inasa, offering stunning 360-degree views of Nagasaki’s landscape, Inasayama Park also features playgrounds, an outdoor amphitheater, and other attractions. Plan your visit to coincide with colorful flower festivals or the lively atmosphere of a Japanese rock concert.

• Shinchi Chinatown - 19:00 < DROP OFF > Nagasaki SHINCHI China Town

Enjoy dinner! It is recommended to book a hotel near Shinchi Chinatown. It’s about a one-meter taxi ride to Nagasaki Station. *This service does not allow waiting for dinner to finish.

Nagasaki Shinchi Chinatown (長崎新地中華街, Nagasaki Shinchi Chūkagai) is Japan’s oldest Chinatown. Located in downtown Nagasaki, it spans approximately one city block with intersecting lanes and hosts a variety of shops and restaurants. It is the best place to enjoy Nagasaki’s famous Chinese-influenced dishes, Chanpon and Sara Udon. During Japan’s isolation era, Nagasaki was the only major port open to foreign trade, with the Chinese and Dutch as the only traders allowed. Like Dejima for the Dutch, Chinatown was initially a reclaimed island (hence “Shinchi,” meaning “new land”) for Chinese business activities.

• 7m length Minibus (21 + 6 seats, no trunk)
• English speaking guide
• toll fees
• parking fees

• slop car fee￥500 (≒3-5 USD)/adult to Mt. Inasayama Observatory
• meal and drink

June marks the beginning of the rainy season in Japan. Travelers visiting Japan from this time until summer are encouraged to visit the waterfall. After enjoying the refreshing experience at the waterfall, guests will be transported to Nagasaki.

For those wishing to visit the waterfall with a group, this tour is an excellent choice! The tour bus provides a comfortable journey throughout, eliminating the need to navigate public transportation. The operators are well-acquainted with the area, ensuring a time-efficient visit to multiple locations.

• The nearby Ariake Sea is a tidal flat, home to the unique marine creature known as the “Mutsugoro.” A telescope at a roadside station along the sea offers a chance to observe these fascinating creatures.

• Inasayama Park is renowned for its observatory on Mt. Inasa, which provides stunning 360-degree views of Nagasaki’s landscape. The park also features playgrounds, an outdoor amphitheater, and various other attractions.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.