Japan Drive Route Guide
Area
Kyushu
Travel Period
5D4N
Route
713
Overview
Start
Fukuoka
Goal
Fukuoka
Way
return_trip
Travel Pace
relaxing
Distance
750 km
Rank
Highway fee
¥ 1,500
About this route
Driving Route in Northeast Kyushu within 5 days.You can visit most of highlights in Northeast Kyushu with Takachiho Gorge. Travel pace is relaxing due to 2 consecutive nights in both Yufuin/Beppu and Aso.
It covers wonderful nature scenery such as Daikanbo and Kusasenri in Aso and Takachiho Gorge one of TOP beautiful gorge in Japan. In addition, you can visit the towns still keep atmosphere and culture of old Japan, such as Hita old town, Kumamoto where is famous for castle and Japanese garden, Yufuin Yunotsubo Street and canal city Yanagawa. In spring, you can enjoy cherry blossoms at Oita river. Sun flower garden in Yanagawa is recommended in Summer. In autumn,Yabakei Gorge and Akizuki castle ruin are the best places to see coloured leaves.
Of cause, you can enjoy local food! The must-eat fod are Hita grilled noodle, Seki horse mackerel fish, Aso red beef, Kumamoto Ramen and Eel in Yanagawa. Our daily driving map will guide you recommended local restaurants for these dish.
On this route, you can take enough time to travel through the many attractions in northeast Kyushu. Highly recommended if you like relaxing travel.
Fukuoka
rental_car13 320 278*38
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Yufuin/Beppu
sightseeing269 359 660*80
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Dazaifu Tenmangu shrine
sightseeing55 333 771*40
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Hita Old Town
sightseeing202 847 584*71
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Yufuin Yunotsubo street(Yunotsubo Yokocho Car park)
sightseeing269 359 660*80
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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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Kushida Shrine
sightseeingNo car park
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Sumiyoshi Shrine
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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Dazaifu Tenmangu shrine
sightseeing55 333 771*40
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Starbucks Dazaifu Branch
restaurantNo car park
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Akizuki Castle Ruin
sightseeing55 173 880
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Yamandon Fruit Village
sightseeing166 595 336
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Tsuzura Rice Terrace
sightseeing166 384 003*60
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Tosu Premium Outlets
sightseeing37 856 140
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Oita Airport(OIT)
public_facility265 208 724*76
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Shin Yabakei Gorge(HitomeHakkei)
sightseeing269 725 092*46
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Ryumon Falls
sightseeing269 369 419*88
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Beppu Jigoku Hells
sightseeing46 521 410
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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
sightseeing269 328 637*12
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Ceder Tree at Ogosha shrine
other不明
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Sofuren
restaurant202 788 789
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Steak house Sonoda
restaurant202 817 875*88
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Iichiko Hita Distillery
sightseeing611 039 626
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Hita Old Town
sightseeing202 847 584*71
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Senya (Eel Restaurant)
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Hirose Museum
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Hita Historical Museum
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Kusanohonke
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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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Jumbo Mochi Hirataya
restaurant42 099 098*67
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Kyushu National Museum
sightseeing55 335 691
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Ukiha Inari Shrine
sightseeing166 560 365
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Roadside Station Ukiha
public_facility166 593 583
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Yukemuri Observatory
sightseeing46 523 436*84
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Ketto Bridge
sightseeing253 094 467*22
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Mikura Bridge
sightseeing790 286 747*60
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For Lots of Lost Windows
sightseeing253 399 518*14
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Roadside Station Shinetsu Sakae
public_facility579 865 215
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Mori no ie(Nabekura Kogen Heights)
sightseeing293 563 085
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Hiratoko Daifunsen
sightseeing341 674 435
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Roadside Station Hananoeki Chikumagawa
public_facility293 166 415*16
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Mayumi Takahashi Museum of Doll Art
sightseeing293 073 359*08
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Patisserie Hirano
restaurant293 074 002*36
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Shiraito Waterfalls(Karuizawa)
sightseeing292 851 679
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Karuizawa Lake Garden
sightseeing292 464 474*42
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Kumobaike pond
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Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza(Premium outlet)
sightseeing292 616 606*11
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Spaintei
restaurant5 881 671*63
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Cafe Drome
restaurant247 526 045
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Kurasanchi
restaurant94 002 163*45
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Karuizawa Toy Kingdom
sightseeing737 185 408*31
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Renverser
restaurant737 069 499*00
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D cafe
restaurant737 158 616*63
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Sesshogawara
sightseeing341 443 873*37
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Yufuin/Beppu
sightseeing269 359 660*80
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Yufuin/Beppu
sightseeing269 359 660*80
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Kitsuki Castle Town
sightseeing46 899 438*01
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Beppu Jigoku Hells
sightseeing46 521 410
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African Safari
sightseeing46 634 539
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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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Hon Yabakei Gorge & Aonodomon
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 521 410
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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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Takasaki Monkey Park
sightseeing46 319 642
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Takegawara Onsen
sightseeing46 376 781*56
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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
sightseeing269 328 637*12
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Ceder Tree at Ogosha shrine
other不明
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Usuki Stone Buddha
sightseeing186 601 592
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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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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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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
sightseeing440 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
sightseeing269 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 521 410
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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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Aso
public_facility256 215 638
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Takachiho Gorge
sightseeing330 711 730*31
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Amanoiwato Shrine
sightseeing330 837 575*60
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Shirakawa Suigen
sightseeing256 251 381
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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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Takamori Dengaku no Sato
restaurant256 286 858
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Mon Peche Mignon
restaurant256 254 179*14
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Takamori Pass Thousand Cherry Trees
sightseeing256 196 614
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Shirakawa Suigen
sightseeing256 251 381
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Aso Cafe SOSUI
restaurant256 251 433
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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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Tsujunkyo Bridge
sightseeing291 659 336
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Inazumi Underwater Limestone Cave
sightseeing733 215 467
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Harajiri Falls
sightseeing237 159 466
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Oka Castle Ruin
sightseeing237 153 437
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Amanoiwato Shrine
sightseeing330 837 575*60
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Takachiho Gorge
sightseeing330 711 730*31
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Takachiho aquarium
sightseeingNo car park
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Kunimigaoka Observatory
sightseeing330 768 798
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Soba Tennann
restaurant330 742 693*82
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Nagomi
restaurant330 742 480*22
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Ishinokura
restaurant330 740 597*54
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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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Nice view spot of Souther side of Mt.Aso
sightseeing256 366 816*80
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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 Park
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 Shrine
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
sightseeing69 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 Park
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 Yufuin/Beppu
This day will head from Fukuoka to Yufuin/Beppu a nationally famous hot spring resort.
Mileage is about 160㎞. However, this day has many attractions, and in today's highlights Yufuin and Beppu, most of the shops and sightseeing spots close about 17-18 o'clock. It is recommended to start 8:00~9:00 if you don't lile huried travel.
The first destination should be "Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine(太宰府天満宮)" the most famous shrines in Kyushu. You can enjoy walking along the approach of the shrine where has many shop of local products and food. If you like sweets and fruit, it is god idea to go to fruit picking after the shrine. "Hita old town(日田の古い町並み)" is located good place to have lunch. Our daily driving map will guide you to recommended eel restaurant, ”Hita Yakisoba” the local grilled noodle erstaurant and so on. Then let's facing to Yuhuin. The main street "Yufuin Yunotsubo street(由布院湯の坪街道)" is filled with charming shops selling localproducts and food too and you can enjoy walking to small beautiful "Lake Kinrinko(金鱗湖)".
It is 25km away from Yufuin to Beppu and dakes about 40 minutes. 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. If you travel to Aso tomorrow, it might be better to skip the Hita old town to keep time to visit Beppu.
Onsen is wating for you to heal your fatigue.
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.
Rent a car at Fukuoka
Rental car rental and return at Fukuoka
All Kyushu driving routes we providing start from Fukuoka.
Below 3 branchs is the most recommended.
①Fukuoka Airport International Terminal Branch : For travelers who take international flight.
②Fukuoka Airport No.1 Branch (Domestic Terminal) : For travelers who take domestic flight.
③Hakata Station Hakata Exit Branch : For travelers who stay Fukuoka before or after driving trip and who take Shinkansen(Bullet train).
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. 2Yufuin/Beppu to Yufuin/Beppu
This day is the day of between two consecutive stay in Yufuin/Beppu. You can relax this day because mileage is about 100km only and you need not to pack your luggage too.
If you haven't visit "Beppu Jigoku Hells(べっぷ地獄めぐり)" and "Yufuin Yunotsubo street(由布院湯の坪街道)", its are first priority.
Another recommendation is "Kitsuki Castle Town(杵築城下町)". It is unknown small castle town with old Samurai houses and less foreign tourist.
If you have children in your group, "African Safari(アフリカンサファリ)" the zoo where you can drive by yourself inside of safari area, "Harmony Land(ハーモニーランド)" the theme park of Hello Kitty and "Takasaki Monkey Park(高崎山自然動物園)" park of wild monkies are recommended.
If you travel in Spring o Autumn, you can enjoy amazing chery blossoms and autumn coloured leaves from "Beppu Ropeway(別府ロープウェイ)".
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 Aso
This day is the day of between two consecutive stay in Aso. You can relax this day because mileage is about 150km only and you need not to pack your luggage too.
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.
The biggest highlight of this day is "Takachiho Gorge(高千穂峡)" one of the most beautiful gorge in Japan and it can be highlight of your Kyushu travel too. It is located inconvenient area but you can visit there by your car easily. They have rental boat and highly recommended to try boating in amazing view.
"Kunimigaoka Observatory(国見ヶ丘展望台)" near the gorge is also worth to visit. You will be amazed due to 360 degree mountain view. "Amanoiwato Shrine(天岩戸神社)" 10 km away from the gorge is recommended too.You can walk 10 min along the walking trail to visit mysterious cave with Torii gate. There are not many restaurants there but our daily driving map will suggest you nice soba restaurant, Beef steak restaurants and so on.
When you return back to Aso, let's stop by "Shirakawa Suigen(白川水源)" which is park with natural clear water source. It is better to bring an empty bottol.
In addition, There are amazing cherry blossom places spring. If you will travel in sprong, our daily driving map will guide you these spots. It is really worth to see and please priority there.
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. 5Aso 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
Rental car rental and return at Fukuoka
All Kyushu driving routes we providing start from Fukuoka.
Below 3 branchs is the most recommended.
①Fukuoka Airport International Terminal Branch : For travelers who take international flight.
②Fukuoka Airport No.1 Branch (Domestic Terminal) : For travelers who take domestic flight.
③Hakata Station Hakata Exit Branch : For travelers who stay Fukuoka before or after driving trip and who take Shinkansen(Bullet train).
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