Hi there, me and my friends are planning to visit Kyushu this year. We plan to use the JRK Kyushu Pass to get around. Our destinations are mainly Fukouka, Nagasaki and Beppu. Would love any feedback or advice, thanks!
KYUSHU 8D7N ITINERARY (TRAIN + TAKACHIHO TOUR)
Route:
Fukuoka (2N) → Nagasaki (2N) → Beppu (2N) → Fukuoka (1N)
DAY 1 – FUKUOKA (ARRIVAL)
Arrive Fukuoka (Hakata)
Ohori Park
Kushida Shrine
Canal City Hakata (shopping + dinner)
Yatai street food (night)
DAY 2 – TAKACHIHO GORGE (DAY TOUR)
Full-day Klook tour from Fukuoka
Takachiho Gorge (walk + optional boat)
Amano Iwato Shrine
Takachiho Shrine
DAY 3 – FUKUOKA → NAGASAKI
Train to Nagasaki (~1.5–2 hrs)
Glover Garden
Nagasaki Chinatown
Mt. Inasa (night view)
DAY 4 – NAGASAKI (FULL DAY)
Peace Park
Atomic Bomb Museum
Dejima
Tram rides + café hopping
DAY 5 – NAGASAKI → BEPPU
Travel via Hakata (~3.5–4 hrs)
Check into onsen ryokan
Relax + dinner
DAY 6 – BEPPU (ONSEN DAY)
Beppu “Hells” (Jigoku tour)
Ropeway (optional)
Onsen hopping
Optional:
Half-day trip to Yufuin
DAY 7 – BEPPU → FUKUOKA
Train back (~2–2.5 hrs)
Option:
Stop at Yufuin or Dazaifu (if time allows)
Last-minute shopping (Tenjin / Hakata)
DAY 8 – Departure
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