Day Trip for SAKURA at Aso & Kumamoto from Fukuoka with Minibus

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
One 7m length Minibus ( 21 + 6 seats *no trunk ) and one driver, an English speaking guide
Toll and parking fees

*The castle itself is free to enter, paid rooms in Kumamoto Castle: ¥800 per adult (≒$5)
meal and drink

Overview

"Sakura" is at the heart of Japan. In spring, Japanese people will go out with friends to view the cherry blossoms under the cherry trees. It's a ceremony to kickstart a new coming year, as the Japanese year begins in April. Why don't you join them and get a piece of Japanese culture. We are a chartered bus company that has been officially certified for safety. We will fully guarantee the safety of your travel. (If you are involved in a traffic accident while riding our bus, you will be covered by traffic accident insurance.) This means that, for example, you can drive a rental car yourself without getting lost or missing public transportation, ensuring the comfort of your overseas travel. *Japan's train departure times are said to be the most accurate in the world, so if you are even one minute late, you will miss public transportation...

Itinerary

Fukuoka

8:00 < PICK UP > Your hotel or HAKATA Station, HAKATA Port in Fukuoka city At the airport, a driver with a name board will meet you at the arrival gate and guide you to the bus parking lot. If you can apply, please let us know your [arrival flight number] in advance. *Usually, cherry blossoms in Kyushu are in full bloom in early April. Please note that the cherry blossoms bloom for two weeks and then quickly fall. This transience is the Japanese cultural concept of "wabi-sabi."

10 minutes
Kitakumamoto Service Area Outbound

9:30-9:45 < regal break > Kyushu Highway KITA-KUMAMOTO Service Area, Kumamoto *It takes nearly three hours to get to Kyushu's most popular cherry blossom viewing spot from Fukuoka City even via the expressway, so we'll take a break on the way.

15 minutes
Isshingyo Park

11:00-12:00 < SAKURA-AM > Isshingyo Sakura Tree, 3226-1 Nakamatsu, Minamiaso, Aso District, Kumamoto "Greatest Cherry Blossoms at Aso ( No.1 Cherry Blossoms spot in Kyushu )" The contrast between the rape field and the cherry blossoms is brilliant! It is over 400 years old, has a height of 14m, branches east-west 21.3m, north-south 26m, and trunk circumference 7.35m. It has pale pink flowers. The cherry blossoms are surrounded by rape blossom fields, and the flowering time is almost the same as the cherry blossoms, so you can enjoy the cherry blossoms and rape blossoms at the same time.

1 hour
Komezuka (Pass By)

12:15 "*from window < eruption scars > Komezuka, Otohime, Aso, Kumamoto Please take a photo!
New Kusasenri

12:30-14:00 < lunch and free time > New Kusasenri, 2391-15 Nagakusa, Aso, Kumamoto *Lunch is at the restaurant "New Kusenri" on Mt. Aso. You can also experience horseback riding in the grassland in front of you for an additional fee. You can book other activities yourself. *Depending on the eruption situation, you may not be able to get close to the crater of Mt. Aso.

1 hour 30 minutes
Mt. Aso Nakadake Crater

14:15-14:45 *eruption status < active volcano > Mt. Aso Nakadake Crater, Kurokawa, Aso, Kumamoto Mt. Aso is an active volcano, and the area is a national park. If the volcano is not erupting, we can take our bus to the crater. There are also optional activities in the vicinity. You don't have to navigate your way using public transportation. We are very familiar with the area and our private bus will help you save time and visit many places. Mount Aso is the heart of Kyushu, located in the middle of Kyushu, the western island nation of Japan. The volcano is still active. It is a very popular place in Kyushu from spring to autumn, which is said it can ease daily life's stress. Accessible from Fukuoka city, it is ideal for outdoor groups as well. *Depending on the eruption situation, you may not be able to get close to the crater of Mt. Aso. In that case, please enjoy your free time at Kusasenri.

30 minutes
Kumamoto Castle

16:00-17:00 < SAKURA PM > KUMAMOTO Castle, Chuo ward, Kumamoto *The castle itself is free to enter, paid rooms in Kumamoto Castle: ¥800 per adult (≒$5) "The Splendid and Stormy 400-Year History of Kumamoto Castle" The iconic Kumamoto castle that we see today was completed in 1607 by Kato Kiyomasa, the first daimyo (feudal lord) of the castle, with great effort and the latest technology. Since then, Kumamoto Castle has set the stage for the stories of a variety of significant heros spanning 400 years of Japan's history. The Hosokawa clan, swordmaster Miyamoto Musashi, and Imperial Army commander Tani Tateki are just some of the heroes who have carved their names on the tablet of the castle's dramatic history. So sit back and relax as we take you back to Kumamoto Castle as it was, up until today, on a journey spanning 400 years.

1 hour
Fukuoka Castle Cherry Blossom Matsuri

19:00 *Night SAKURA < DROP OFF > Maizuru Park, 1-4 Jonai, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka Fukuoka Castle is a Japanese castle in the Edo period that was built in Fukuoka after Fukusaki, Kego-mura, Naka-gun, Chikuzen. Also known as Maizuru Castle and Ishijo. It is designated as a national historic site. Currently, the ruins of the castle are Maizuru Park and Ohori Park. *It takes about 10 minutes by subway from Maizuru Park to Tenjin or Hakata Station.

5 minutes

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

April 26100% refund

April 27No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.