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Crossing from Kyoto to Kyushu, a 15-day walking journey through Beppu, Aso, Takachiho, Kagoshima, Yakushima, Nagasaki, and Osaka. Experience hot springs, volcanoes, mythology, forests, and history.
Crossing from Kyoto to Kyushu, a 15-day walking journey through Beppu, Aso, Takachiho, Kagoshima, Yakushima, Nagasaki, and Osaka. Experience hot springs, volcanoes, mythology, forests, and history.
Indicative Price: USD 5,160〜
Gather at a hotel in Kyoto city, with a welcome dinner in the evening.
Walk about 6 km through Amano Iwato Shrine and Takachiho Gorge, then attend the night kagura at Takachiho Shrine in the evening.
Explore the island's varied nature, including the coastline, seaside hot springs, and hidden waterfalls.
The itinerary concludes after breakfast.
The itinerary below is a model plan. The content and order can be adjusted to match your interests, fitness level, travel companions, and preferred pace.
Gather at a hotel in Kyoto city, with a welcome dinner in the evening.
Visit Ginkaku-ji Temple, the Philosopher's Path, Nanzen-ji Temple, Nijo Castle, and Nishiki Market.
Travel by train to Asuka. After walking about 5.3 km, take an overnight ferry from the Port of Osaka to Beppu.
Enjoy the Beppu hells (jigoku) sightseeing, then head to a ryokan in Kurokawa Onsen.
Take in the scenery of the Aso Five Peaks, and visit Shirakawa Suigen, before heading to Takachiho.
Walk about 6 km through Amano Iwato Shrine and Takachiho Gorge, then attend the night kagura at Takachiho Shrine in the evening.
Visit Suizenji Jojuen Garden, then head to Kagoshima.
Experience the sand steam baths of Ibusuki. Walk about 6.3 km in the surrounding area, then return to Kagoshima.
Take a ferry to Yakushima. Stay at a minshuku and enjoy local food.
Walk about 5 km, roughly 3 hours, through forests enveloped in giant trees and moss, including Shiratani Unsuikyo.
Explore the island's varied nature, including the coastline, seaside hot springs, and hidden waterfalls.
Take a ferry back to Kagoshima, then travel to Nagasaki by shinkansen.
Visit Dejima and Sofuku-ji Temple, with an optional visit to the Atomic Bomb Museum, if desired.
Visit Glover Garden, then travel to Osaka by shinkansen. A farewell dinner in the evening.
The itinerary concludes after breakfast.
Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo or an equivalent-class property
Overnight ferry
Sanga Ryokan or an equivalent-class property
Hotel Shikimi or an equivalent-class property
Deluxe-class hotel
Guesthouse Manmaru or an equivalent-class property
Ana Crowne Plaza Nagasaki or an equivalent-class property
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka or an equivalent-class property
14 nights, 15 days. Combines hotels, ryokan, minshuku, and an overnight ferry, and is set up to include daily breakfast, 8 dinners, the transportation, admission, and experiences listed in the itinerary, 3 luggage transfers, and an English-speaking guide. Prices, schedule, and accommodation are subject to change. The latest conditions will be provided with your official quote.
Source: Amnet no Tabi
We can adjust the number of days, amount of travel, food, and cultural experiences to match your preferences.