<Spring> Spring Breeze in Kyushu 9D7N

SQ656 SIN-FUK 0120-0810

Hotel: Hotel Kasuien or similar / R.O.H.

Meal: Meal on Board / L / D

Upon arrival at Fukuoka Airport, begin your journey with a visit to Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine (太宰府天満宮), one of Japan's most important shrines dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the deity of learning. Stroll through the beautiful shrine grounds surrounded by seasonal scenery before proceeding to Takeo for lunch [Saga Beef Lunch Set] at a local restaurant. Afterwards, visit Mifuneyama Rakuen Garden (御船山楽園), a magnificent Japanese garden set against the backdrop of Mount Mifune, renowned for its spectacular seasonal landscapes including vibrant spring blooms. Finally, transfer to Ureshino Onsen for hotel check-in and dinner.

Hotel: Luxe Plaza Hotel or similar / Western room

Meal: B / L / -

After breakfast, transfer to Nagasaki and enjoy a traditional Kimono Wearing Experience, where you can dress in elegant Japanese attire while exploring the city's historic surroundings. After lunch [Dejima Rice Set] at a local restaurant, visit Glover Garden (グラバー園), an open-air museum featuring beautifully preserved Western-style residences overlooking Nagasaki Harbour, reflecting the city's international trading history. Continue with a stroll through Nagasaki Chinatown (長崎新地中華街), Japan's oldest Chinatown, where colourful streets are lined with shops selling local specialties and Chinese delicacies. Enjoy dinner [Japanese Set] at a local restaurant before transferring to the hotel for check-in.

Hotel: Hitoyoshi Onsen Nabeya or similar / Japanese Western room

Meal: B / L / D

After breakfast, travel to Unzen for a photo stop at Ariake no Mori Flower Park (有明の森フラワー公園), where colourful seasonal flowers create a picturesque landscape. Afterwards, board a ferry to Amakusa. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch [Japanese Set] at a local restaurant before embarking on a Dolphin Watching Cruise, where you may spot wild bottlenose dolphins swimming freely in the waters around Amakusa. Continue by ferry to Hitoyoshi before transferring to the hotel for check-in and dinner.

Hotel : Hakusuikan / Ibusuki Royal Hotel or similar / Japanese Western or Western room

Meal: B / L / D

After breakfast, travel to Kagoshima and visit Sengan-en Japanese Garden (仙巌園), a beautifully landscaped Japanese garden built by the powerful Shimazu Clan in the 17th century. Set against the dramatic backdrop of Sakurajima Volcano and Kagoshima Bay, the garden is regarded as one of southern Japan's finest scenic attractions. After lunch [Keihan Set] at a local restaurant, transfer to Ibusuki and visit Satsuma Denshokan Museum (薩摩伝承館), a cultural museum that showcases traditional Satsuma craftworks, exquisite Satsuma ware pottery and regional history. Thereafter, transfer to hotel for check-in. This evening, experience the famous Sand Bath Experience, where naturally heated volcanic sand is used to gently warm and relax the body before enjoying dinner at the hotel.

Hotel: Phoenix Seagaia Ocean Tower or similar / Western room

Meal: B / L / D

After breakfast, board a ferry to Sakurajima (桜島), one of Japan's most active volcanoes. Visit Arimura Lava Observatory (有村溶岩展望所), where you can admire the dramatic lava fields created by past eruptions alongside magnificent views of the volcano. Continue to Kirishima and visit the Kurozu Pot Fields (黒酢の郷桷志田壺畑), where traditional black vinegar is naturally fermented in thousands of earthenware pots under the sun. After lunch [Chinese Set] at a local restaurant, transfer to Miyazaki for a delightful Strawberry Picking Experience, where you can harvest and enjoy fresh seasonal strawberries. Finally, transfer to the hotel for check-in and dinner.

Hotel: Amanek Beppu Yula-re / Grand Mercure Beppu Bay Resort & Spa or similar / Western room

Meal: B / L / D

After breakfast, visit Takachiho Gorge (高千穂峡), a breathtaking natural gorge formed by ancient volcanic activity, where towering basalt cliffs rise dramatically above the emerald waters of the Gokase River. After lunch [Torino Sumiyaki Aira] at a local restaurant, continue to Takamori to visit the Takamori Senbonzakura Festival (高森千本桜), one of Kyushu's renowned cherry blossom viewing spots, where thousands of sakura trees bloom spectacularly each spring. Afterwards, transfer to Beppu for hotel check-in and dinner.

Hotel: Hotel Monterey Fukuoka or similar / Western room

Meal: B / L / -

After breakfast, transfer to Yufuin, a charming hot spring town nestled amidst picturesque mountain scenery. Enjoy a leisurely stroll along Yunotsubo Kaido (湯の坪街道), a lively shopping street lined with boutique stores, cafés and local specialty shops. Continue to Kinrin Lake (金鱗湖), a scenic lake known for its tranquil atmosphere and beautiful natural surroundings. Thereafter, enjoy a scenic ride aboard the Yufuin no Mori sightseeing train to Hakata Station, accompanied by a special bento lunch served onboard with tea. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free at your own leisure, with dinner at your own arrangement.

Meal: B / - / -

SQ655 FUK-SIN 1000-1500

After breakfast, free at your own leisure until departure.

Bid farewell to Fukuoka as we depart for Singapore. We hope that you have enjoyed this vacation with JTB and we look forward to helping you create your next perfect moments, always!

*All the photos are for illustration purposes only
*The itinerary is subject to change due to weather condition
*Meals indicated are for reference only and are subject to change
*Flight schedule is subject to change
*Flower viewing locations are dependent on weather conditions