Japan Drive Route Guide
Area
Kyushu
Travel Period
4D3N
Route
710
Overview
Start
Fukuoka
Goal
Fukuoka
Way
return_trip
Travel Pace
busy
Distance
620 km
Rank
Highway fee
¥ 5,000
About this route
It is a route around the northern Kyushu via Kitakyushu/Shimonoseki, Yufuin/Beppu and Aso. On day 1, you can visit unique shrines and temple like "Nanzoin Big Buddha" and "Miyajidake Shrine". Seafood at Shimonoseki is really fresh. Day2, after seeing ”Hiraodaira Karst Plateau" panolamic view, you can touch some traditional Japanese culture at "Kitsuki Castle Town". You can enjoy sorking Onsen at night at either Yufuin or Beppu where is one of the most famous Onsen town in Japan. On day 3, after having nice lunch at "Kurokawa Onsen town", you can see the view of the world's most magnificent caldera and Mt.Aso from "Daikanbo Observatory". You can stay bottom of Mt.Aso at night.It is recommended to stop by Kumamoto city and eat eel runch at Yanagawa before going back to Fukuoka.
In spring, you can enjoy the wonderful verry blossoms and rape blossoms at "Oita river" in Yufuin. In autumn,"Yabakei Gorge" and "Kokonoe Suspension Bridge" are the best place to see coloured leaves.
Fukuoka
rental_car13 320 278*38
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Kitakyushu/Shimonoseki
sightseeing16 716 181*31
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Miyajidake Shrine
sightseeing375 088 700
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Kanmon Strait(Mekari 2nd Observatory)
sightseeing16 746 490*44
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Karato Market & Kamon Wharf
restaurant16 743 351*23
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Karato Market & Kamon Wharf
restaurant16 743 351*23
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Kanmonkyo Bridge
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Shunpanro
restaurant16 744 602*64
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Kanmon Strait(Mekari 2nd Observatory)
sightseeing16 746 490*44
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Mojiko Port Retro Area & Observatory
sightseeing16 715 449*63
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Kaikyo Plaza
sightseeing16 716 181*31
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Kanmonkaikyo Museum
sightseeing16 685 875
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SankiroSaryo
restaurant16 685 748*57
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Kokura Castle
sightseeing16 464 629*33
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Miyajidake Shrine
sightseeing375 088 700
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MARINE WORLD uminonakamichi
sightseeing13 583 176
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Nanzoin Big Buddha
sightseeing55 699 781*35
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Sasagurikyudainomori
sightseeing55 750 865
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Fukuoka Airport
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Nippon Rent a Car(Fukuoka Airport International Terminal)
rental_car13 293 280*25
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Nippon Rent a Car(Fukuoka Airport 1 (Domestic Terminal))
rental_car13 354 214*12
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Hakata Station
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Nippon Rent a Car(Hakata Station Hakata Exit)
rental_car13 320 278*38
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Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine(Fukuoka)
sightseeingNo car park
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Rakusuien
sightseeingNo car park
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Yanagibashi Market
sightseeing13 289 515*63
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Canal City Hakata
sightseeing513 319 351*73
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Daimaru Hakata
sightseeing13 318 639*23
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Fukuoka Mitsukoshi
sightseeing13 318 639*23
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Iwataya
sightseeing13 318 639*23
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Ohori Park
sightseeing13 315 285*13
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Yamanaka
restaurantNo car park
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Ginza Tenichi(Hakata)
restaurantNo car park
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Hanamidori Hakata station branch
restaurantNo car park
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Motsunabe Echigoya
restaurantNo car park
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Udon Taira
restaurantNo car park
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Motsunabe Oyama
restaurantNo car park
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Hakata Miyachiku
restaurantNo car park
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Ichiran
restaurantNo car park
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Hanamidori Nakasu Main Branch
restaurantNo car park
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Hakata Kira
restaurantNo car park
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Karen
restaurantNo car park
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Yoshizuka Unagi
restaurantNo car park
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Sushi sen
restaurantNo car park
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Tetsunabe Gyoza
restaurantNo car park
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Tetsunabe Gyoza
restaurantNo car park
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Kawataro Nakasu
restaurantNo car park
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Old Moji Mitsui Club
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Tanka Ichiba Market
sightseeing16 465 326*14
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Ashiyagama no Sato
sightseeing68 860 031*17
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Roadside Station Munakata
public_facility68 630 353*27
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Mt.Sarakurayama Observatory
sightseeing16 365 413*61
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Munakata Taisha Shrine
sightseeing68 571 474
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Land Ship Cafe
restaurant375 116 051*05
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Hiraodai
sightseeing16 048 025*06
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Senbutsu Limestone Cave
sightseeing16 018 268
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Uminonakamichi Seaside Park
sightseeing13 522 832
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Kawachi Whisteria Garden
sightseeing16 275 252*88
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Kawachi Whisteria Garden
seasonal_spot16 275 319*52
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Uminonakamichi Seaside Park
seasonal_spot13 522 832*34
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Kitakyushu/Shimonoseki
sightseeing16 716 181*31
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Yufuin/Beppu
sightseeing269 359 660*80
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Hon Yabakei Gorge & Aono domon
sightseeing145 275 236
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Usa Jingu Shrine
sightseeing459 360 876
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Kumano Magaibutsu Buddha
sightseeing265 212 118
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Karato Market & Kamon Wharf
restaurant16 743 351*23
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Kanmonkyo Bridge
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Shunpanro
restaurant16 744 602*64
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Kanmon Strait(Mekari 2nd Observatory)
sightseeing16 746 490*44
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Mojiko Port Retro Area & Observatory
sightseeing16 715 449*63
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Kaikyo Plaza
sightseeing16 716 181*31
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Kanmonkaikyo Museum
sightseeing16 685 875
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SankiroSaryo
restaurant16 685 748*57
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Kokura Castle
sightseeing16 464 629*33
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Oita Airport(OIT)
public_facility265 208 724*76
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Kitsuki Castle Town
sightseeing46 899 438*01
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Futagoji Temple
sightseeing265 552 351
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Fukiji Temple
sightseeing265 423 084*43
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Tashibunosho View Spot
sightseeing265 300 788*53
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Kumano Magaibutsu Buddha
sightseeing265 212 118
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Ryuto Bridge
sightseeing265 060 447*41
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Harmony Land
sightseeing46 830 498
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Showa no Machi town and Showa Romankan Museum
sightseeing459 488 482*54
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Usa Jingu Shrine
sightseeing459 360 876
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African Safari
sightseeing46 634 539
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Chicken House
restaurant145 607 022*53
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Hon Yabakei Gorge & Aono domon
sightseeing145 275 236
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Rakanji Temple
sightseeing145 217 218*56
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Keisekien
sightseeing383 119 448*45
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Shin Yabakei Gorge(HitomeHakkei)
sightseeing269 725 092*46
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Beppu Jigoku Hells
sightseeing46 521 411*30
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Kamado Jigoku
sightseeing46 522 420*37
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Shiraike Jigoku
sightseeing46 522 396*00
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Chinoike Jigoku
sightseeing46 552 832
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Beppu Hot Sand Bath
sightseeing46 525 013*04
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Beppu Ropeway
sightseeing46 368 869
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Yufuin Yunotsubo street(Yunotsubo Yokocho Car park)
sightseeing269 359 660*80
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Murata Fushoan
restaurant269 389 556
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Kikusuke
restaurant269 389 582
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Sagiridai Observatory
sightseeing46 301 726
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Lake Kinrin
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Yufuin Floral Village
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Yufuin Trick Art
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Sueda Art Gallery
sightseeing269 359 164*24
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Oita riverside
seasonal_spot269 328 637*12
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Ceder Tree at Ogosha shrine
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Old Moji Mitsui Club
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Tanka Ichiba Market
sightseeing16 465 326*14
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Hiraodai
sightseeing16 048 025*06
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Senbutsu Limestone Cave
sightseeing16 018 268
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Tatsumaki Jigoku
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Oniyama Jigoku
sightseeing46 521 411*30
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Umi Jigoku
sightseeing46 521 411*30
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Oniishi Bozu Jigoku
sightseeing46 521 411*30
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Kawachi Whisteria Garden
sightseeing16 275 252*88
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Yukemuri Observatory
sightseeing46 523 436*84
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Matama Beach
sightseeing459 732 273
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Cape Nagasakibana(Oita)
sightseeing719 033 172
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Matama Beach
sightseeing459 732 212*44
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Kawachi Whisteria Garden
seasonal_spot16 275 319*52
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Yufuin/Beppu
sightseeing269 359 660*80
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Aso
public_facility256 215 638
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Kokonoe Suspension Bridge
sightseeing440 882 875
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Kurokawa Onsen town
sightseeing440 542 879*52
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Daikanbo Observatory
sightseeing256 878 383
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Hinataso
restaurant202 208 811
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Nabegataki Falls
sightseeing202 199 014
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Yasaiya
restaurant440 547 118
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Kurokawa Onsen town
sightseeing440 542 879*52
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Tofu Kissyo
restaurantNo car park
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Doradora
restaurantNo car park
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Patisserie Roku
restaurantNo car park
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Warokuya
restaurantNo car park
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Chakabo Ringo no Ki
restaurant202 053 269*28
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Waremoko
restaurant202 023 017*65
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Prtit Tomato
restaurant202 023 044*64
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Hana Dofu
restaurant618 503 101
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Daikanbo Observatory
sightseeing256 878 383
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Hanaasobi
restaurant256 786 673
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Bakery Genki
restaurant256 756 789
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Imakin shokudo
restaurant256 785 553
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Kikuchi Gorge
sightseeing618 307 172
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Fuijya
restaurant256 674 102
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Fruits Kingdom COUPLES
sightseeing256 612 815
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Sugi Bee farm
sightseeing256 512 517
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Kusasenri
sightseeing256 456 832
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Mt.Aso Nakadake Crater
sightseeing256 460 252
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Mt.Aso Ropeway
sightseeing256 459 183
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Oita Airport(OIT)
public_facility265 208 724*76
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Asahidai Rest House
sightseeing269 015 250
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Kokonoe Suspension Bridge
sightseeing440 882 875
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Yamanami Farm
sightseeing440 793 731
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Chojabaru(Tadewara Wetland)
sightseeing440 702 746
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Guernsey Farm
sightseeing440 527 236
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Kuju Flower Park
seasonal_spot440 464 410
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CHEZ Tani
restaurant440 578 372
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Okamoto Tofu shop
restaurant202 298 117
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Oita riverside
seasonal_spot269 328 637*12
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Nishiyunouraenchi Observatory
sightseeing256 871 176
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Komezuka view spot
sightseeing256 516 345
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Cuddly Dominion
sightseeing256 638 581
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Tatsumaki Jigoku
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Chinoike Jigoku
sightseeing46 552 832
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Shiraike Jigoku
sightseeing46 522 396*00
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Kamado Jigoku
sightseeing46 522 420*37
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Beppu Jigoku Hells
sightseeing46 521 411*30
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Oniyama Jigoku
sightseeing46 521 411*30
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Umi Jigoku
sightseeing46 521 411*30
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Oniishi Bozu Jigoku
sightseeing46 521 411*30
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Lake Kinrin
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Yufuin Floral Village
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Nice view spot of Souther side of Mt.Aso
sightseeing256 366 816*80
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Yukemuri Observatory
sightseeing46 523 436*84
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Boi Boi
restaurant440 435 874
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Milk Land Farm
restaurant440 854 844
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Aso
public_facility256 215 638
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Fukuoka
rental_car13 320 278*38
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Kumamoto Castle
sightseeing29 489 225
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Suizenji Garden
sightseeing29 433 608*75
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Yanagawa Canal Cruise
sightseeing69 875 543*27
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Fukuoka Airport
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Nippon Rent a Car(Fukuoka Airport International Terminal)
rental_car13 293 280*25
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Nippon Rent a Car(Fukuoka Airport 1 (Domestic Terminal))
rental_car13 354 214*12
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Hakata Station
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Nippon Rent a Car(Hakata Station Hakata Exit)
rental_car13 320 278*38
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Gas Station(Hakata Station)
public_facility13 291 517
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Kushida Shrine
sightseeingNo car park
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Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine(Fukuoka)
sightseeingNo car park
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Rakusuien
sightseeingNo car park
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Yanagibashi Market
sightseeing13 289 515*63
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Canal City Hakata
sightseeing513 319 351*73
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Daimaru Hakata
sightseeing13 318 639*23
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Fukuoka Mitsukoshi
sightseeing13 318 639*23
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Iwataya
sightseeing13 318 639*23
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Ohori Park
sightseeing13 315 285*13
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Yamanaka
restaurantNo car park
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Dazaifu Tenmangu shrine
sightseeing55 333 771*40
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Starbucks Dazaifu Branch
restaurantNo car park
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Yanagawa Canal Cruise
sightseeing69 875 543*27
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Ohana Shotoen
sightseeing69 843 570
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Yanagawa Sunflower Garden
seasonal_spot69 720 217
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Ganso Motoyoshiya
restaurant69 874 678*52
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Tachibana Udon Yanagawa
restaurant69 875 729*56
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Tachibana Udon Kurume
restaurant37 531 886
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Saffron Hamburg
restaurant69 876 234
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Tosu Premium Outlets
sightseeing37 856 140
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Ebisu
restaurant37 795 188*44
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Yoshinogari Historical Park
sightseeing37 542 366
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Sugi Bee farm
sightseeing256 512 517
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Kusasenri
sightseeing256 456 832
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Mt.Aso Nakadake Crater
sightseeing256 460 252
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Mt.Aso Ropeway
sightseeing256 459 183
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Isshingyo Cherry blossom
sightseeing256 276 765
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Roadside Station Asobo no SatoKugino
public_facility256 215 638
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Merukoro Bread factory
restaurant256 361 512
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Aso Milk Ranch
sightseeing480 454 250
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Suizenji Garden
sightseeing29 433 608*75
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Kumamoto Castle
sightseeing29 489 225
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Sakuranobaba Johsaien Castle Town
sightseeing29 459 861*87
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Kumamoto Airport
public_facility29 598 574
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Yame Chuo Tea Garden
sightseeing37 267 224*20
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Mitsui Miike Coal Mine Mandako Pit
sightseeing69 279 703
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Gas Station(Fukuoka airport International Terminal)
public_facility13 293 311*00
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Gas Station(Fukuoka airport Domestic Terminal)
public_facility13 354 038*10
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Kyushu National Museum
sightseeing55 335 691
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Day. 1Fukuoka to Kitakyushu/Shimonoseki
This day will head from Fukuoka to Kitakyushu/Shimonoseki aera. Mileage is about 120㎞ only and you can travel leisurely.
The first destination can be either "Nanzoin Big Buddha(南蔵院)" or "Miyajidake Shrine(宮地嶽神社)" where is famous for panoramic scenery with straight road extending to the sea. The highlights of the day are the Shimonoseki and Mojiko Port is located across the Kanmon Strait. It is recommended to have "Grilled Curry" at Mojiko or "Puffer fish" at Shimonoseki.
"Mojiko Port Retro Area(門司港レトロ)” is famous for it's beautiful old europiean-style buildings include "Old Moji Mitsui Club" where Einstein loved to stay. Shimonoseki is famous for "Karato Market(唐戸市場)" and "Kamon Wharf(カモンワーフ)".
Both Mojiko side and Shimonoseki side have observatory deck and the panoramic Kanmon Strait view with Kanmon Bridge is must-see.
If you have time in the night, to visit "Mt.Sarakurayama Observatory(皿倉山展望台)" is good idea. Amazing night view of Kitakyushu town is waiting for you.
Rent a car at Fukuoka
If you want to rent or return your car in Fukuoka, the below branches are recommended. Please choose the one which is suitable for your itinerary.
[1]Fukuoka Airport International Terminal Branch-福岡空港国際線ターミナル営業所
At Fukuoka airport(FUK), it is impossible to walk in between the international terminal and the domestic terminal on foot. You need to take the free shuttle bus and it takes about 15 min. Therefore, if you take an international flight, please book a rental car with this branch.
From/to the international terminal, you need to take the free shuttle bus. It takes about 3 min.
[2]Fukuoka Airport No.1 Branch(Domestic Terminal)-福岡空港第1営業所
If you take a domestic flight at Fukuoka airport(FUK), please book rental car with this branch.
From/to domestic terminal "Exit A", it is 150m and takes 3 min on foot.
[3]Hakata Station Hakata Exit Branch-博多駅博多口営業所
If you want to rent or return the car near Hakata station, it is the most convenient branch.
From/to Hakata station, it is 300m and takes about 5 min on foot only. It is also convenient for hotels and restaurants too.
Stay at Kitakyushu/Shimonoseki
You will stay either Kitakyushu(北九州) or Shimonoseki(下関) city on this day. The two cities are located across the Kanmon Strait and need to cross the Kanmon Bridge by car. Most ofthe accommodations in these cityes are not Ryokans but western style hotels.
If you stay Kitakyushu city, around Kokura station(小倉駅) is recommended. There are many 3-4 star hotels and convenient to have dinner due to many restaurants.
If you stay Shimonoseki city, there are some 5 star hotels with panoramic view and recommended if your budget allows. In that case, it is better to book with dinner and they may provice puffer fish dinner which is their speciality.
About breakfast, Karato Market(唐戸市場) in Shimonoseki side opens from early morning and it is also good idea to book room only and have a breakfast at the markt.
Day. 2Kitakyushu/Shimonoseki to Yufuin/Beppu
This day will head from Kitakyushu/Shimonoseki to Yufuin/Beppu a nationally famous hot spring resort. Mileage is about 160㎞ and not tough.
First destination should be "Hiraodai(平尾台)" very panoramic karst plateau.
Then let's move to the "Usa Jingu Shrine(宇佐神宮)" which is founded AD725. We recommend you to take highway from Hiraodai to Usa Jingu Shrine due to no sightseeing spots. Usa area is known as the land of "Karaage(Japanese fried chicken)" originated in Japan and recommended to have it as lunch. Our daily driving map will guide you nice shop.
Highlight "Beppu Jigoku Hells(別府地獄めぐり)" is highly recommended but is closed at 17:00. If you stay in Yufuin or Beppu continuously or will return back to Fukuoka tomorrow, it would be good visit Beppu on the next day.
In addition, we recommend you different place at cherry blossom period in spring and autumn coloured leaves period with our daily driving map. It is really worth to see and please priority there.
Stay at Yufuin/Beppu
You will stay either Yufuin(=Yufu City(由布院)) or Beppu(別府) on this day. Two cities are about 20 km away and about 30min by car. Both cities are very famous for Onsen and most of accommodations are Japanese Ryokan with Onsen. Some western style hotels there also have Onsen facilities too.
Most of accommodations in Yufuin are 4-5 star Ryokans. They will provide Onsen and nice Japanese Kaiseki style dinners. Restaurants and shops in the city close evening and you must book plan with dinner and breakfast.
Beppu has many accommodations from 3-5 star. If you book nice accommodation, it is also better to book plan with dinner and breakfast. There are many reasonable hotels around Beppu station and you can book without meals because of many local restaurants. But some hotels don't have own parking and they may charge additional parking fee.
Day. 3Yufuin/Beppu to Aso
This day will head from Yufuin/Beppu to Aso. Mileage is 140㎞ only. However, this day has many attractions and it is recommended to start 8:00~9:00 if you don't lile huried travel.
The first destination is "Kokonoe Suspension Bridge(九重夢大吊橋)". In particular, you can see wonderful colored leaves in the Autumn. Then you can stop by farm which provide fresh yogurt drinks and beautiful wetland which has 1 - 2.5km walking trails. "Kurokawa Onsen town(黒川温泉)" is good place to have lunch. Our daily driving map will let you know nice recommended restaurants there.
The biggest highlight on this day is driving along the Aso Sky Line from "Skyline observatory" to "Daikanbo Observatory(大観峰)". Driving on outer rim of a Aso caldera will be your lifetime unforgettable memory. If you have time, let's go to "Kusasenri(草千里)". Breathtaking panoramic grass plains are waiting for you.
Aso area where you stay this day is countryside and you had better to eat dinner at your inn. Then please control your schedule to reach your inn by 18 around o'clock.
Stay at Aso
You will stay Aso(阿蘇) area on this day. Accommodations are located around Mt.Aso(阿蘇山) the symbol of this area. You can choose prefer type of accommodations from variety of options like fine Ryokan with Onsen, reasonable western style hotels and so on.
Aso area is consider as countryside. Restaurants, shops and convenience stores are very limited and difficult to find place to have dinner and breakfast. Don't forget to book plan with dinner and breakfast. Most of accommodations don't charge parking fee.
Day. 4Aso to Fukuoka
This day will go back to Fukuoka from Aso. Because of long mileage 200km and many sightseeing spots, it is recommended to start 8:00~9:00 if you don't lile huried travel.
If you haven't visit "Kusasenri(草千里)" in Mt.Aso, let's go there first. Breathtaking panoramic grass plains are waiting for you. Then, let's move to Kumamoto city.
The symbol of the city ”Kumamoto castle(熊本城)” is under reconstruction from the damage of the earthquake. It may be nicer to visit sonderful Japanese garden "Suizenji Jojuen Garden(水前寺成趣園)". Next destination is Yanagawa town. "Ohana Shotoen(御花松涛園)" is old house and amazing Japanese garden which was built about 300 years ago.
Recommended lunch on this day are Kumamoto Ramen, traditional grilled eel and cheap and good local Udon noodle. We will let you know all the restaurants with daily driving map.
"Yame Chuo Tea Gaden(八女中央大茶園)" is highly recommended to visit. It is the secret spot where can be reach by car only and you will be amazed due to panolamic scenery covered with green tea trees. If you would like to enjoy shopping before going back to your country, you can stop at "Tosu Premium Outlets(鳥栖プレミアムアウトレット)".
There are some traffic jam adound Fukuoka and it takes time to filling up gas and return your car too. If you don't stay Fukuoka and take flight on this day, please reach rental car shop at least 3 hours before the flight.
Return a car at Fukuoka
If you want to rent or return your car in Fukuoka, the below branches are recommended. Please choose the one which is suitable for your itinerary.
[1]Fukuoka Airport International Terminal Branch-福岡空港国際線ターミナル営業所
At Fukuoka airport(FUK), it is impossible to walk in between the international terminal and the domestic terminal on foot. You need to take the free shuttle bus and it takes about 15 min. Therefore, if you take an international flight, please book a rental car with this branch.
From/to the international terminal, you need to take the free shuttle bus. It takes about 3 min.
[2]Fukuoka Airport No.1 Branch(Domestic Terminal)-福岡空港第1営業所
If you take a domestic flight at Fukuoka airport(FUK), please book rental car with this branch.
From/to domestic terminal "Exit A", it is 150m and takes 3 min on foot.
[3]Hakata Station Hakata Exit Branch-博多駅博多口営業所
If you want to rent or return the car near Hakata station, it is the most convenient branch.
From/to Hakata station, it is 300m and takes about 5 min on foot only. It is also convenient for hotels and restaurants too.
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