Japan Drive Route Guide
Area
Kyushu
Travel Period
3D2N
Route
706
Overview
Start
Fukuoka
Goal
Fukuoka
Way
return_trip
Travel Pace
normal
Distance
440 km
Rank
Highway fee
¥ 3,500
About this route
It is a route around the northern Kyushu via Kitakyushu/Shimonoseki and Yufuin/Beppu. 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 "Usa Jingu Shrine" and "Kitsuki Castle Town". Must-try food on the day is local fried chickens in Nakatsu town. After staying at either Yufuin or Beppu where is one of the most famous Onsen town in Japan, let's go back to Fukuoka via "Yunotsubo Steet" in Yufuin town and "Beppu Jigoku Hells".
In spring, you can enjoy the wonderful verry blossoms and rape blossoms at "Oita river" in Yufuin. In autumn, "Akizuki Castle Ruin" and "Yabakei Gorge" 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
other不明
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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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Fukuoka
rental_car13 320 278*38
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Beppu Jigoku Hells
sightseeing46 521 411*30
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Yamandon Fruit Village
sightseeing166 595 336
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Tosu Premium Outlets
sightseeing37 856 140
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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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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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Ebisu
restaurant37 795 188*44
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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 521 411*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
sightseeingCheck Description
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Yufuin Floral Village
sightseeingCheck Description
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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
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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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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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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Ukiha Inari Shrine
sightseeing166 560 365*11
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Uminonakamichi Seaside Park
seasonal_spot13 522 832*34
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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 Fukuoka
This day will go back to Fukuoka from Yufuin/Beppu. Mileage is about 160㎞ and not tough.
First, the biggest highlights here is both "Yufuin Yunotsubo street(由布院湯の坪街道)" and "Beppu Jigoku Hells(別府地獄めぐり)". If you haven't been there, it is highly recommended. Both places takes time to see and it is okay to spend time there because it takes 2 hours only if you take highway to Fukuoka.
If you haven't been "Hita old town(日田の古い町並み)", it is also worth to visit. Additionally, "
Akizuki Castle Ruin(秋月城址)" is also nice to visit especially in Autumn.
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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