5 Best Full-Day Hidden Gems Tours in Kyushu

Getting off the main routes in Kyushu means distance, so these are full days by necessity. Head for Takachiho or Yufuin’s back roads one way, Itoshima’s quiet coast the other; either way the reward is more cedar forest and sea than souvenir stalls.

1.Kyushu Takachiho Secret One-Day Tour: Takachiho Railway + Takachiho Gorge (Boat Experience) + Amano Iwato Shrine

Visit Takachiho Gorge, Manai Falls, a mountain railway and mythic shrines on a guided day trip from Fukuoka, with boat options and practical tips.

Most Popular★ 4.9

“Daisy is very responsible and manages the itinerary schedule well. She speaks every language and even shares great restaurants! Highly recommended!”

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2.Kyushu Miyazaki | Takachiho Gorge, Takachiho Small Train, Forest Secret Cafe, Amano Iwato Day Trip | Optional Takachiho Boat Tour (Departing from Fukuoka)

Spend a long day from Fukuoka at Takachiho Gorge, ride a rural sightseeing train, visit a forest cafe and explore a mythic cave.

★ 4.8

“super humorous tour guide. makes great effort to cheer us up even though weather was not on our side.”

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3.Kyushu Yufuin Forest Secret Route One-Day Deep Tour – Beppu Sea Hell & Yufuin Forest Train Experience & Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine (Departure from Fukuoka)

Review of the Fukuoka day trip to Yufuin, Beppu’s Sea Hell and Dazaifu, with train options, timing, costs and practical tips.

★ 4.9

“Tour guide Li was extremely dedicated and conscientious this time, offering excellent service and a great experience of Japanese culture... Highly recommended to everyone!”

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