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Islands of Enchantment: Yakushima to Ishigaki
8 days · 10 stops · ¥150,000–¥220,000 · 3 views
Explore the diverse beauty of Japan's southern islands, from Yakushima's ancient forests to the pristine beaches of Ishigaki.
Days
Sakurai Futamigaura (Itoshima)
Fukuoka
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Schedule
Day 01 of 08🛬
Arrive 12:00 · first activity from 14:30
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
14:30
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)
Matched to your route — one pass instead of point-to-point tickets on the rail legs.
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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.
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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).
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Trip budget · お見積り
¥22,500–¥37,000 / person / day
¥180,000–¥295,000 total
💴 Carry ~¥6,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 9 travel legs and 6 hotel nights. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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JR Sanyo-San'in-Northern Kyushu Area Pass (7-Day)
Covers the rail legs on this route — one pass instead of point-to-point tickets.
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