Kyushu Motorcycle Tour

We start the day by visiting the stunning Senganen gardens before heading toward the ash-dusted roads of Sakurajima. Witness the power of nature at the buried Kurokami Torii gate before turning inland. The afternoon is dedicated to the mountain passes leading to the massive stone arches of Tsūjun Bridge, an engineering marvel of the Edo period.

• Highlights: Sakurajima Lava Lookout, Takachiho-gawara, Tsūjun Bridge.

• Overnight: Yamato

Prepare for a day of high-altitude riding and deep-cut valleys. We’ll visit the mystical Takachiho Gorge early to beat the crowds, then head north toward the “Niagara of Japan,” Harajiri Falls. The roads get tighter and more rewarding as we climb toward Mt. Hikosan, a sacred peak known for its cool mountain air and spiritual atmosphere.

• Highlights: Takachiho Gorge, Harajiri Falls, Iwashita Collection (Vintage Bikes/Toys).

• Overnight: Hikosan

We begin with a touch of culture at the Onta Pottery Village and the historic streets of Mamedamachi. Then, we enter the “Mecca” for Japanese motorcyclists: Aso. We’ll stop by Kenny’s Cafe (named after legend Kenny Roberts) and carve through the Hakoishi Pass, offering some of the best panoramic caldera views in the world.

• Highlights: Mamedamachi “Little Kyoto,” Hakoishi Pass Lookout, Aso Kenny’s Cafe.

• Overnight: Aso

We’ll spend our final morning soaking in the fresh mountain air and the expansive, rolling highlands of central Kyushu. Enjoy one last stretch of winding roads through the iconic grasslands before we transition to the expressway for a smooth, direct run back to Fukuoka City. We’ll wrap up the journey at the rental shop to hand back the keys and swap stories from the road.

• Highlights: Morning Highland Riding, Scenic Grassland Vistas, Expressway Cruise.

• Finish: Fukuoka City (Rental819)