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Kyushu's Quiet Icons — A 10-Day Solo Drive
10 days · 27 stops · ¥150,000–¥250,000
Wed, May 12 – Fri, May 21
From Fukuoka's hidden corners to Nagasaki's layered history, Kumamoto's volcanic landscapes, and the steamy onsen towns of Oita — all by car, all without the crowds.
Days
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Tochoji Temple
Fukuoka
Schedule
Day 01 of 10Land at FUK · Wed, May 12 · 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
Fukuoka · 3 nights
Wed, May 12 → Sat, May 15 · 1 guest
14:00
EXPLORE
東長寺
Stay ~1h
Hakata Station
Home to Fukuoka's largest seated Buddha — a quiet, atmospheric start just minutes from downtown.
~8 min by car
15:08
EXPLORE
渡辺通
Stay ~1h 30m
Yakuin Station
A laid-back arcade street with local cafes and shops — perfect for an afternoon wander and a coffee.
~9 min by car
16:47
EXPLORE
博多もつ鍋 おおやま 本店
Stay ~1h 30m
Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station
Your first taste of Fukuoka's signature offal hotpot — rich, warming, and deeply local.
Getting around, region by region
Your route mixes city and countryside — here's the best mode for each leg.
Fukuoka · Days 1–3
Dense rail network — trains and the metro beat driving here.
Kurokawa Onsen & Oguni → Kumamoto & Aso · Days 4–8
Rural — a rental car reaches spots no train or bus serves.
Fukuoka · Days 9–10
Dense rail network — trains and the metro beat driving here.
Rental car: Kurokawa Onsen & Oguni · Days 4–8
Skip it for the city legs.
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JR Kyushu Rail Pass — Northern Kyushu (5-Day)
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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
¥21,000–¥36,500 / person / day
¥210,000–¥365,000 total
💴 Carry ~¥5,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 26 travel legs, 9 hotel nights and 1 ticketed event. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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JR Kyushu Rail Pass — Northern Kyushu (5-Day)
Covers the rail legs on this route — one pass instead of point-to-point tickets.
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