Enjoy a handpicked culinary journey through Kyushu, where every meal is crafted to highlight the region’s seasonal ingredients and rich food culture.
Join our 2027 Kyushu Cherry Blossom Tour (March 26 – April 1), an exclusive small-group journey led by an English-speaking guide. Explore serene temples, ancient castles, and the dramatic landscapes of Mount Aso during the height of the sakura season. Travel by private bus for the region’s most spectacular views and savor locally inspired meals that define Kyushu’s rich culinary heritage.
Wander beneath blooming sakura trees, explore ancient castle ruins, and immerse yourself in the vibrant traditions that define spring in Kyushu.
Enjoy a handpicked culinary journey through Kyushu, where every meal is crafted to highlight the region’s seasonal ingredients and rich food culture.
Settle into Tenjin, the heart of Fukuoka, for the day before your guided tour begins. Enjoy a Free and Easy, unguided day and night to relax, explore at your own pace, and get ready for the fun-filled adventure ahead!
Start the day surrounded by cherry blossoms in the atmospheric ruins of an old castle, then enjoy lunch at a specialty eel restaurant. Visit a scenic hilltop shrine before strolling through a charming traditional Japanese town. Marvel at an exquisite display of handmade dolls and explore shops that capture the spirit of a bygone era. End the day with dinner in a cozy, old-style local eatery.
Begin the day at a unique and wonderfully photogenic temple, then savour what may be Kyushu’s best countryside lunch. Visit the dramatic crater of an active volcano, followed by a stroll through scenic cherry blossom fields at dusk in Aspecta. Cap off the evening with an optional soak in a natural onsen and a delicious dinner featuring local Kyushu beef.
Wander through the beautifully landscaped Suizenji Jōzūen, a classic Japanese garden rich in seasonal beauty. Enjoy a local specialty lunch before hopping on a scenic ocean ferry ride. Spend the afternoon viewing cherry blossoms set against a sea of vibrant rapeseed flowers. Explore samurai residences in Shimabara caste town, then unwind with an optional onsen bath. End the day with a fresh seafood dinner featuring the local catch of the day.
Explore the dramatic, steaming landscapes of the Unzen Hells before enjoying a hearty local-style lunch. Wander through a historic castle garden bursting with 2,000 cherry trees in full bloom. Later, take part in a hands-on green tea making experience, then settle into a wonderful traditional ryokan. For those who wish, unwind in a high-quality natural onsen before enjoying an unforgettable final kaiseki dinner.
Start the day with a scenic stop at Tozan shrine in Arita, then explore the Village of the Secret Kilns, known for its traditional pottery. Browse local shops and enjoy lunch at a pottery-themed café. In the afternoon, travel to Fukuoka city. Spend a free evening shopping, dining, or exploring the nightlife. Optionally, visit the Fukuoka Castle area for street food and illuminated cherry blossoms during the sakura festival.
Enjoy a final breakfast at the hotel before checking out. While the tour comes to an end, the memories of your Japan Cherry Blossom adventure will stay with you. Thank you for choosing Kyushu Journeys to share this special experience.
Price based on double/twin sharing. Single traveler staying in a room alone will have an additional charge of ¥145,000. For triple sharing price, please contact us for more information.
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You will stay in a mix of clean and comfortable city hotels and traditional Japanese ryokan inns with onsen baths. In the city hotels you will be sleeping in western beds. In the Japanese ryokan inns you will be sleeping in a mix of western beds and traditional Japanese-style futonbeds on tatami mat flooring.
Your trip planner is a passionate foodie. She has carefully selected every eatery to highlight the quality cuisine that Kyushu is so famous for throughout Japan. If you have any dietary restrictions please ask us about alternatives available before booking your tour.
A comfortable private bus.
We love small group intimate travel. Maximum participants will be 12 people.
Definitely yes! You will be travelling by private bus and accompanied at all times by an English-speaking tour leader. There are no long hikes on this tour but of course you will need to walk around various attractions. There will be some non-paved paths and steps to climb (especially in shrines or temples). It will be no problem if you prefer to skip any activity and wait for the group on the bus or in a seated area.
This tour has been commissioned by Walking Wise Tours & Travel (UK) after extensive discussion of the itinerary with ourselves (Kyushu Journeys). It is based on our recommendations and we will operate and manage all aspects of the tour here in Japan.
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