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Kyushu's Artisan Trails and Onsen Serenity
5 days · 9 stops · ¥90,000–¥150,000 · 2 views
Explore the artisanal heart of Kyushu through pottery towns and relaxing hot springs, blending traditional crafts with natural beauty.
Days
Yunohira Onsen
Oita
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Schedule
Day 01 of 05🛬
Arrive 11:00 · first activity from 13:30
2.5h customs + airport transit buffer
Land at OIT · Wed, Nov 18 · from JFK · 1 traveler
Stay
Beppu · 1 night
Wed, Nov 18 → Thu, Nov 19 · 1 guest
17:00
EXPLORE
湯平温泉
Stay ~2h
A hidden gem for a quiet onsen experience, perfect to unwind after your flight. At night, stroll through the lantern-lit streets for an atmospheric start to your trip.
Getting around, region by region
Your route mixes city and countryside — here's the best mode for each leg.
Beppu & Yufuin · Days 1–3
Rural — a rental car reaches spots no train or bus serves.
Fukuoka · Days 4–5
Dense rail network — trains and the metro beat driving here.
Rental car: pick up in Beppu & Yufuin (Day 1), drop off at the end of Day 3. Skip it for the city legs.
Browse rental cars on Klook →Getting around
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Kyushu Rail Pass
Your trip stays within Kyushu. The All-Kyushu 5-day pass (from ¥18,000) covers all shinkansen and limited express trains — far better value than a full JR Pass.
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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).
Browse ferry options on Klook →01 / 05
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Trip budget · お見積り
¥14,000–¥26,000 / person / day
¥70,000–¥130,000 total
💴 Carry ~¥5,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 8 travel legs and 4 hotel nights. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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Sleep in a centuries-old ryokan. Tatami floors, onsen, and a 7-course kaiseki.
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