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Fascinating
Kyushu 7 Days |
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Visit: Osaka - Beppu Bloodpool - Dragon Whirlpool
- Mt. Aso - Nagasaki - Hiroshima - Korakuen
Tour Code: AAJPN07 |
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| Detailed Itinerary |
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Day
01 |
USA - Osaka, Japan |
| Depart
USA for Osaka. Enjoy excellent in-flight service. |
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| Day
02 |
Osaka
- Beppu (B,L,D) |
| Arrive
at Nikko Kansai Airport. Tour guide will meet you and
transfer to Factory outlet shopping mall. In the evening
we shall embark on the Sunflower Ferry towards Beppu. |
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Hotel: Sunflower Ferry or similar |
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| Day
03 |
Beppu - Blood Pool
- Dragon Whirlpool - Mt. Aso (B,L,D) |
| Arrive
at Beppu is renowned for being a spa haven, one of Japanˇ¦s
most famous onsen resorts. Todayˇ¦s highlights
are the Blood Pool and Dragon Whirlpool. Marvel at these
bubbling, sulphurous mud-pools, two of Beppuˇ¦s
superb onsen. The latter is a fiery geyser that erupts
every 20 minutes. Thereafter enjoy a cable car ride
(subject to weather condition) to Mt. Aso, the biggest
active crater. An impressive view of its churning and
bloody depth awaits you. |
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Hotel: Aso Farm Village Hot Spring or similar |
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| Day
04 |
Nagasaki - Glover
Mansion - Peace Park - Atomic Bomb Museum (B,L,D) |
| After
breakfast, we shall proceed to Nagasaki, a historical
landmark noted for its tragic association with the atomic
bombing. It is now an attractive cosmopolitan with a
legacy of Western architecture, Chinese temples and
a promotion of Peace. We shall proceed to visit Glover
Mansion, a famous garden with the statue of Madame Butterfly,
inflicting memories of a romantic love story. Later
on we shall proceed to the Peace Park and the Atomic
Bomb Museum for an in-depth insight into the value of
peace. We leave for Fukuoka in the evening. |
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Hotel: Fukuoka Dai-ichi Hotel or similar |
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| Day
05 |
Fukuoka - Kaimon
Bridge - Akiyoshido - Kitaikyu Bridge (B,L,D) |
| With
some great modern architecture and tremendous vitality,
Fukuoka-the capital of Kyushu, is worth a visit. We
shall pass by Kaimon Bridge, a suspending bridge for
vehicles which was built in 1973. Todayˇ¦s highlight
is Akiyoshido, the largest limestone cave in East Asia
and also the largest plateau in Japan. It is similar
to a huge natural open air mountain, with plenty of
light streaming in to create some extremely unique and
impressive beauty. We proceed to Hiroshmia via Kitaikyu
Bridge. |
| Hotel:
Hiroshima Prince or similar |
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| Day
06 |
Hiroshima - Miyashima
- Itsukushima - Peace Park - Korakuen (B,L,D) |
| Our last
day in Kyushu will be spent visiting Miyashima. It is
also regarded as one of the three most beautiful spots
in Japan. In it stands Itsukushima Shrine, an artistic
masterpiece unmatched by other shrines. perfectly with
its surroundings will leave you in awe. Thereafter we
shall proceed to the Hiroshima Peace Park in memory
of those who perished in the atomic bombings, it stands
as a testament of peace. Our finale is Korakuen, a renowned
garden preserved from the 17th century that ingeniously
incorporates Nature. It took 14 years for the completion
of Korakuen, which is now one of the most famous gardens
in Japan. Water is used to divert river water to create
meandering streams, ponds and cascades in the garden. |
| Hotel:
Nikko Kansai or similar |
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| Day
07 |
Osaka - USA (B) |
| Your
memorable Japan Fascinating Kyushu 8 days Deluxe Tour
ends today. Fly home with cherished memories. |
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