Motorcycle Tour

Self-guided riding with luggage support. Experience Kyushu's best riding roads on a tour designed by riders, for riders—a 6-day asphalt adventure with a dedicated support vehicle.

  • Authentic Culinary Experiences
  • Comfortable Accommodations
  • Hassle-Free Transportation

Introducing our brand-new Motorcycle Tour.Ride at your own pace, but never ride …

Join our 2027 Kyushu Autumn Tour, running 14–20 November, and travel through Japan's most colourful season in a small group of no more than 12. Discover vibrant autumn foliage, volcanic landscapes and centuries-old culture, from Takachiho Gorge and Mount Aso's active crater to persimmon farms, sake breweries and Beppu's famous Hells.

Luggage Support Vehicle — Our support vehicle meets you at the airport, handles gear, and transfers it between accommodations. You ride light.

P4 & P5 Class Motorcycle Rentals

  • P4 Class: Yamaha MT-09, CL500, Hornet, V-Strom 650, SV650, Harley-Davidson X500.
  • P5 Class: Kawasaki Z900RS, CBR650R E-clutch, Suzuki GSX1000, CBR600RR, Tracer 9GT, Forty Eight.

Note: One-way rentals are not available—the tour begins and ends near Fukuoka Airport.

Estimated Price: ¥360,000 per person (Based on a group of 8 riders)

Based on P4 Class rental, five nights twin-share, and luggage support. Final pricing varies by bike, group size, and duration.

  • Single Supplement: +¥126,000 for a private room (per person)
  • Custom pricing varies by bike selection, group size, and tour duration
  • Helmet rentals available—we recommend bringing your own

Essential Information for Motorcycle Touring in Beautiful Kyushu

The Best Time to Ride

Spring through autumn is ideal. Avoid winter—snow can close high passes around Aso.

Navigating Your Route: OSMAND

Use the free OSMAND app for offline maps and scenic routes instead of default highways.

Licensing and Passenger Laws

International Driving Permit with motorcycle endorsement required. Passengers need 1+ year on your home licence.

Key tour facts

Travel well taken care of

Everything on the ground is arranged before you arrive — so your only job is to enjoy the season.

Authentic Culinary Experiences
Savor the flavors of Kyushu with included meals featuring local specialties and fresh ingredients. Experience the region's rich culinary heritage.
Comfortable Accommodations
Relax in carefully selected accommodations that reflect the local culture and provide a comfortable base for your Kyushu adventure. Enjoy a traditional ryokan and modern hotels.
Hassle-Free Transportation
Travel in comfort and style with our included transportation, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable journey throughout Kyushu. Relax and enjoy the scenery.
The itinerary

Recommended Kyushu Motorcycle Route & Highlights

Tap any day for a quick look — or open the full day-by-day itinerary.

Start at Rental819 Fukuoka Airport. Coastal roads, Unzen Tara Sea Line, Shimabara peaks, Shirahama Beach Hotel.

Ferries to Amakusa, Tomioka Castle, Ushibuka Haiya Bridge, Cape Nagasakihana, central Kagoshima.

Sengan-en, Sakurajima ferry, Kirishima mountains, Hitoyoshi Loop Bridge, Tsūjun Bridge.

Takachiho Gorge, Harajiri Falls, Iwashita Collection museum, climb through Mt. Hikosan forests.

Onta Pottery Village, Hita, Guernsey Farm meadows, Daikanbō Lookout, Aso hot springs.

Caldera grasslands, descent through Chikushi mountains, return to Rental819 Fukuoka Airport.

What our guests say

Here's what previous participants said...

“The tour was perfect for us. Our guide was charming, knowledgeable, helpful and efficient. Somehow she managed to organise a diverse group through a very busy programme, without us feeling pressured or rushed. The quality and range of food was superb. We were frequently surprised by the tastes and delicacy of the food we received. When you add the traditional ryokan inn experience and onsen opportunities it was wonderful. Exploring Kyushu in the autumn we were lucky with the weather and enjoyed the colours of the trees and gardens. The smaller items such as persimmon picking were as important as castle and volcano trips because we met a few of the people who make Kyushu the welcoming place that it is. Thank you to the whole team.”

Richard and Angela Anderson
Autumn Tour 2025

“I would wish to start by congratulating your team and you for making our journey to Kyushu both memorable and enjoyable. The tour was very well planned, and the patience and understanding of our guide was truly outstanding. I was astonished and pleasantly surprised by the repertoire of Japanese food introduced, especially for breakfast, and the hotels were well selected. Ivy and I have no complaints and wish to extend our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to your team, and we would not hesitate to recommend Kyushu Journeys to our relatives and friends.”

Joseph and Ivy Bong
Autumn Tour 2025

“Itinerary, well planned, great places to visit. Adequate time allowed. Food was of a high quality throughout. Transportation, first class, comfortable and great helpful driver. Guide, excellent, professional, good English, helpful and informative. Overall I would say we both enjoyed ourselves and with the small group we were able to interact with everyone. It was a great tour for us.”

Seng Fatt Chong
Autumn Tour 2025

“As a participant of this Autumn tour 2024, I'd like to say thank you Kyushu Journeys for organising this tour. I and all members of my family who also participated really had a great time. Although the trip was only 5 days it was such a wonderful and enriched journey, guided by a very nice and knowledgeable tour guide. It met our expectations in learning and discovering a part of Japanese culture, foods, as well as the beautifully picturesque nature and landscapes throughout the places we visited in Kyushu. Such a pleasant memory! Wishing you all the best and we would love to come back again!”

Nhu Lan Nguyen and family
Autumn Tour 2024

“The second day we called Momiji Day was one of my favourite and my driving purpose of going on this tour to see fall colours. Ikejiri Farm had a nice farm owner and education about persimmons, and Takachiho Gorge was amazing. The Unkai at Kunimigaoka Southern Lookout was stunning and memorable; the timing was perfect, I've never seen anything like it. My favourite meals were the multi-course dishes at the hotels and other restaurants; you have great relationships with the restaurant owners because they took very good care of us. Our guide was funny, had a nice presentation for us daily, and is very hard working. Overall, it was a good tour that I would recommend to others.”

Cecily Ching
Autumn Tour 2024

“Everything was fantastic: the nature, onsens, the kaiseki dinners. Our guide was the best and the driver did a fantastic job. Thank you.”

LH Jane
Autumn Tour 2023

“I had a most wonderful time on the fall colours tour in November. The bus was comfortable and the lodgings were excellent, especially the last night at the ryokan. The food was varied and tasty. I know that I saw a lot more of the area than I could possibly have arranged on my own.”

Marty Eckrem
Autumn Tour 2023

“I enjoyed the whole tour very much. It was interesting, we visited many beautiful locations, met nice people on the tour, had great food, and just had a great time. The tour guide was excellent, she had things well organised, took very good care of all of us, and provided a lot of information about the places we visited. The locations were very interesting and we had our fill of the autumn colours. As we are elderly, the number of locations visited daily and the length of the daily journeys were not taxing on us, which made the tour very pleasant. We would highly recommend Kyushu Journeys to our friends.”

Lawrence and Sarah Pakiam
Autumn Tour 2023

“The itinerary and food were excellent. Enjoyed all the varied experiences and cuisine, which we wouldn't have been able to arrange on our own. The ryokan was amazing! Our guide was helpful and good at his job.”

Choo Suan and Siew Sun
Autumn Tour 2023

“What can I say? The tour exceeded my expectations on all counts — a truly wonderful experience. I have never been on a tour before but think it unlikely that I could find another one with such high standards, from the variety of sightseeing and activities to the accommodation and food. And I must add a special mention about our guide: he was not only extremely knowledgeable (and made efforts to find out things he didn't know) but unfailingly kind with a good sense of humour. I can't thank you enough for enhancing my visit to Japan.”

Ann Connolly
Autumn Tour 2022

“A very enjoyable introduction to Kyushu — delicious food, beautiful autumn foliage and scenery, comfortable hotels, lovely onsens, and interesting experiences. Every meal is different and always good; an excellent mix of the different types of food that Kyushu can offer. The sightseeing program was a well-curated combination of experiences. Autumn foliage in the temples, gardens, gorge and along scenic drives met expectations. Bus was comfortable and we had a good and safe driver. Many thanks for a lovely holiday.”

Nana and Li Nah
Autumn Tour 2022

“The beauty of autumn was breathtaking. Autumn in Kyushu was everywhere (so beautiful) and I was impressed with the local culture. The booking communications were great and it felt like we knew each other even before we met. Everything was organised in a professional manner. The 5 days went by so quickly. Thank you, Simon and Moo.”

Don & Colleen Suminaga
Autumn Tour 2022

“Thank you very much for a wonderful and memorable tour. I thoroughly enjoyed the lovely sights, the gourmet meals, and the onsen. Huge thanks to Kyushu Journeys!”

Esther Kwan-Leong
Autumn Tour 2019

“Thanks for taking good care of us for the past few days. We really enjoyed this trip a lot. Good work!”

Woon Mui Gek
Autumn Tour 2019
FAQ

FAQ

Everything guests usually ask before booking. Anything else — just ask below.

What kind of food can I expect on the tour?

Your trip planner is a passionate foodie who has carefully selected every eatery to highlight the quality cuisine that Kyushu is so famous for throughout Japan. The focus is on locally-sourced, seasonal ingredients wherever possible. If you have any dietary restrictions, please ask us about alternatives before booking your tour.

What kind of accommodation will I stay in?

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 futon beds on tatami mat flooring.

How will I travel around?

A comfortable private bus. You will be travelling by private bus and accompanied at all times by an English-speaking tour leader.

How many people can join?

Group size and availability: this departure runs for a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 12 guests.

Is this trip suitable for seniors?

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.

Is this trip suitable for children?

This is an adult tour with no activities for children. We welcome all participants aged 12 years or older. However, on a private tour, children of any age can join.

How do I secure my booking?

A deposit of 20% is required to secure your places on the tour. The 80% balance is due 60 days before the tour begins. There are only 12 places available per departure on this tour so please contact us as soon as possible if you want to join. We can temporarily block your places on the tour with no payment required to give you time to check your flights.

All participants are required to hold comprehensive travel insurance covering medical emergencies and trip cancellation. In the event of illness or other unforeseen circumstances, your insurance combined with our Lifetime Credit option ensures you are fully protected.

Is this tour guaranteed to run?

This tour requires a minimum of 6 participants to proceed. Once that threshold is met, your departure is confirmed. We will notify all booked guests at least 60 days prior to departure whether the tour will run. If the minimum is not reached and the tour does not proceed, we will initiate the refund of your deposit within seven days.

While we strive to follow the published itinerary, occasional adjustments may be necessary due to weather, local circumstances, or other factors beyond our control. Where this occurs, an alternative activity or destination will be substituted. Some activities also require a minimum number of guests to run; if this applies, an alternative will be arranged. Hotels listed are confirmed at the time of writing but may change in exceptional circumstances; any substitute will be of equal or greater standard.

What are the cancellation charges?
  • After payment of deposit: 20% cancellation charge (forfeit of deposit)
  • 60–46 days before the tour begins: 30% cancellation charge
  • 45–31 days before the tour begins: 40% cancellation charge
  • 30–16 days before the tour begins: 60% cancellation charge
  • 15–8 days before the tour begins: 80% cancellation charge
  • 7 days or fewer before the tour begins: 100% cancellation charge
Price & booking

Price guidelines

20% deposit to secure your spot.

Estimated Price: ¥360,000 per person (Based on a group of 8 riders)

Based on P4 Class rental, five nights twin-share, and luggage support. Final pricing varies by bike, group size, and duration.

  • Single Supplement: +¥126,000 for a private room (per person)
  • Custom pricing varies by bike selection, group size, and tour duration
  • Helmet rentals available—we recommend bringing your own

Luggage Support Vehicle — Our support vehicle meets you at the airport, handles gear, and transfers it between accommodations. You ride light.

P4 & P5 Class Motorcycle Rentals

  • P4 Class: Yamaha MT-09, CL500, Hornet, V-Strom 650, SV650, Harley-Davidson X500.
  • P5 Class: Kawasaki Z900RS, CBR650R E-clutch, Suzuki GSX1000, CBR600RR, Tracer 9GT, Forty Eight.

Note: One-way rentals are not available—the tour begins and ends near Fukuoka Airport.

Tour Inclusion

  • 6 nights' accommodation with breakfast
  • 5 x Lunch
  • 4 x Dinner
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • All transport in a private tour bus
  • All entrance and activity fees

Our Lifetime Payment Guarantee: We understand that travel plans can be affected by unforeseen circumstances. If you are unable to travel for any reason, your payments are protected as a Lifetime Credit. It will be held securely for you to use toward any of our future tours at a time that suits you.

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