Kyushu Onsen & Gourmet Journey

This seven-day luxury journey invites travelers to unwind in Kyushu’s most celebrated hot spring towns while savoring the island’s rich culinary heritage. From the artistic lanes of Yufuin to the forested baths of Kurokawa and the volcanic sands of Ibusuki, each stop offers moments of deep relaxation and refined local flavor. Enjoy multi-course kaiseki dinners, whiskey and shochu tastings, and encounters with regional artisans, chefs, and innkeepers. Guided by comfort and cultural depth, this itinerary blends wellness, scenery, and gastronomy into a slow, immersive retreat — perfect for those seeking rest, ritual, and rare discovery.

Day 1 – Arrival in Fukuoka
Arrive in Kyushu’s cultural and culinary capital. Meet your private guide at the airport or station and transfer to your boutique hotel. Enjoy a refined Hakata-style welcome dinner.

Day 2 – Yufuin: Artisans & Tranquility
Stroll the artisan-lined streets of Yufuin, visit a local gallery, and relax at your ryokan’s private onsen. Dinner features countryside kaiseki cuisine.

Day 3 – Kurokawa Onsen: Forest Bathing & Kaiseki
Drive through the scenic Kuju Highlands to Kurokawa Onsen. Explore backstreets and rustic rotenburo baths. Enjoy a multi-course kaiseki dinner.

Day 4 – Mount Aso to Kagoshima
Journey through Mount Aso’s volcanic landscapes, stopping at panoramic viewpoints. Continue to Kagoshima and unwind at a luxury ryokan with views of Sakurajima volcano.

Day 5 – Sand Baths, Chiran & Whiskey
Experience volcanic sand bathing in Ibusuki, visit the samurai gardens of Chiran and the Kamikaze Peace Museum, then enjoy a private whiskey tasting at a local distillery.

Day 6 – Magaibutsu Carvings & Return
Visit the ancient Buddhist stone carvings of Kiyomizu Magaibutsu, then return to Fukuoka for a final evening of seasonal cuisine and sake.

Day 7 – Departure
Private transfer to Fukuoka Airport or Hakata Station. Optional massage or late checkout depending on your schedule.

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