Itinerary
Hidden Pathways of Kyushu and Honshu
12 days · 17 stops · ¥180,000–¥280,000 · 6 views
Explore the lesser-known beauty of Japan, from Kyushu's natural wonders to the cultural depth of Hiroshima and Kyoto, with a focus on tranquility and hidden gems.
Days
Sakurai Futamigaura (Itoshima)
Fukuoka
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Schedule
Day 01 of 12🛬
Arrive 11:00 · first activity from 13:30
2.5h customs + airport transit buffer
Land at FUK · from JFK · 1 traveler
Renting a car? Check the license rules
Some licenses (FR/DE/CH/BE/TW) need a JAF translation, not an IDP — 5-min guide.
Stay
Itoshima · 1 night
Dates flexible · 1 guest
13:30
EXPLORE
桜井二見ヶ浦
Stay ~1h 30m
A pair of sacred 'married rocks' (meoto-iwa) standing about 150m offshore on the Itoshima coast, joined by a giant shimenawa rope and fronted by a snow-white torii gate built in 1968. Recognised among Japan's Top 100 Beaches and Top 100 Sunset Views, it is Itoshima's signature seascape — and around the spring and autumn equinoxes the setting sun drops precisely between the two rocks, framed by the torii.
Getting around
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JR Sanyo-San'in-Northern Kyushu Area Pass (7-Day)
Close call — your rail estimates to ~¥49,625 vs ¥50,000 for the JR Pass (7-day). Rule of thumb: a 7-day JR Pass usually pays off only with 2+ long shinkansen round-trips (e.g. Tokyo→Kyoto→Hiroshima). Check the official fares for your routes.
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Rental car recommended
Several stops on this route are in rural areas with limited rail access. A rental car from the nearest city hub gives you the freedom to reach places no bus serves.
Browse rental cars on Klook →⛴️
Ferry required
At least one destination is accessible only by ferry. Book in advance — island ferries sell out weeks ahead in peak season (Apr–May, Jul–Aug).
Browse ferry options on Klook →01 / 12
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Trip budget · お見積り
¥24,000–¥38,500 / person / day
¥285,000–¥460,000 total
💴 Carry ~¥5,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 16 travel legs and 10 hotel nights. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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Stay Hidden
Sleep in a centuries-old ryokan. Tatami floors, onsen, and a 7-course kaiseki.
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Ship luggage ahead on the shinkansen route. Explore every day completely hands-free.
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