15 Best Full-Day Onsen and Hot Spring Visits in Kyushu

The usual route is Fukuoka to Aso and back, with Kurokawa as the soak at the end of a crater and grassland day. Bring a small towel, since most outdoor baths assume you have one, and clothes that are easy to get in and out of.

1.Kyushu One-Day Tour: Yufuin no Mori Train & Yufuin Town & Nyoirin-ji Temple & Dazaifu & Hell Hot Springs (Departing from Fukuoka)

Compare two Kyushu day trips from Fukuoka, with Yufuin’s old-fashioned train, Beppu’s steaming hot springs, and time to explore.

Most Popular★ 4.9

“Tour guide Lily was very helpful in answering all our questions 🤩 She has an excellent understanding of the attractions and helped us communicate with the locals. If we join again, we hope Lily can lead us once more 😎”

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2.Aso Natural Scenery | Minami Aso Railway, Mount Aso (including shuttle bus), Kusasenri, Kumamoto Castle/Kurokawa Onsen Day Trip (Round trip from Fukuoka)

Ride the Minami Aso Railway, see Mount Aso and Kusasenri, then choose Kurokawa Onsen or Kumamoto Castle on this long Fukuoka day trip.

★ 4.8

“The weather was great, and guide Jjuju made the tour so comfortable and wonderful. They explained the sights along the way, so we got to see a lot even from inside the bus! 👍👍 (I can't upload the photos due to file size limits)”

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6.Kyushu | Oita Kyushu Natural Animal Park/Beppu Sea Hell Hot Spring/Yufuin/Kinrin Lake Customized Chartered Day Tour

Review this private Kyushu day tour from Fukuoka, with flexible stops in Beppu and Yufuin, practical cost details, timing tips, and trade-offs.

★ 4.8

“Ms. Wang Yu-Ting is a very smooth and comfortable driver. She arrived early for our scheduled pickup time, and she provided many excellent recommendations during our trip. For example, when we wanted to visit Kyushu Zoo, she did everything she could to help us inquire…”

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7.Miyazaki Kumamoto Exploration Tour | Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine, Amanoiwato, Takachiho Gorge, Mount Aso, Kurokawa Onsen Day Trip | Departing from Fukuoka

Compare three Fukuoka day trips to Takachiho, Mount Aso and Kurokawa Onsen, with practical notes on travel time, stops and value.

★ 4.8

“This trip, from Mount Aso to Takachiho Gorge, was led by Seki-Shannan, who was professional and incredibly friendly in introducing the unique features of each location. He thoughtfully considered every detail for everyone, handling everything with care and attention. I highly recommend him-Shannan is wonderful!”

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8.Fukuoka Departure: Yufuin (Yunohira) & Beppu Hells Hot Springs & Kyushu Natural Zoological Park Day Tour

Compare Yufuin’s lake scenery, Kyushu Wildlife Park and Beppu’s hot spring sights on a guided day trip from Fukuoka.

★ 4.7

“Amazing experience! Our tour guide, Emily-san, was very helpful and made the experience even better! I really appreciated how she would walk over to our seats to explain the information in English before translating it for the whole group in Chinese. Moreover, I initially thought…”

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9.Day trip to Mount Aso and Kurokawa Onsen in Kumamoto Prefecture

Visit Kamishikimi Shrine, Aso’s volcanic country and Kurokawa Onsen on a 10-hour Kumamoto day trip, with transport and a Chinese-speaking guide.

★ 4.8

“I initially thought there wouldn't be many participants after the earthquake, but the guide was incredibly dedicated and took great care of everyone! During the tour, I needed to leave the group early at Kurokawa Onsen to handle my luggage, and the guide enthusiastically helped…”

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10.Saga: Yutoku Inari Shrine & Takeo Onsen & Ouo Shrine Strawberry Picking Day Trip (Lunch Included)

Pick strawberries, visit Yutoku Inari Shrine, see Ouo Shrine’s sea torii and explore Takeo Onsen on a full-day trip from Fukuoka.

★ 4.8

“Our guide made the day extra warmth. She explained every stop, the history and story behind. Made every location more interesting. She always ensure everybody in the group is looked after and interacted with everybody ensuring all our needs were looked after. The mini van…”

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11.Aso Vocano, Grassland,Onsen and Aso Shrine 1-Day Tour

Discover the natural wonders of Japan's Aso region, from the majestic Aso Volcano to the serene Kurokawa Onsen, on this exceptional 1-day tour.

★ 4.5

“Great sites made much easier by using the tour for transportation. The down side is the tour was 90% in Korean with minimal to no information given in English. If you are an English speaker I would consider another tour.”

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12.Kurokawa Onsen & Tofu Cuisine Kissho 1-Day Onsen & Gourmet Tour

Ride from Kumamoto to Kurokawa Onsen for a tofu lunch, village stroll and optional hot spring hopping, with a long bus journey to plan around.

★ 4.7

“Although there is no tour guide, you just need to get on and off at the designated location. The location is easy to find. After paying, an itinerary will be sent to you. When you go to Kurokawa Onsen, you can buy a 1,500 yen…”

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13.Kyushu Yufuin no Mori Train Experience | Beppu Romantic Day Trip: Yufuin Town, Umi Jigoku Hot Spring, Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine (Departing from Fukuoka)

Compare Yufuin no Mori train and Beppu day-trip options from Fukuoka, with hot springs, Yufuin, guide support, costs, and timing explained.

★ 4.8

“Tour Guide Li was enthusiastic, responsible, and extremely approachable. He patiently and thoroughly explained the itinerary, making it very clear for us tourists. The service made us feel right at home, and we had a wonderful day. Choosing Klook is definitely the reliable choice. 👍👍👍”

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14.Departing from Fukuoka, Kyushu | South Aso Railway & Mt. Aso & Kurokawa Onsen Day Tour

Ride the South Aso Railway, visit Aso’s volcanic sights and unwind at Kurokawa Onsen on a guided day trip from Fukuoka.

★ 4.8

“Mount Aso crater and Kusasenri. Aso Shrine and Kurokawa Onsen tours were such precious times. Especially, the guide, Tak Yeon-ji, explained everything so well that I enjoyed the tour. She also took pictures at great photo spots and explained Japanese culture in an easy-to-understand way,…”

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15.Kyushu Mount Aso, Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine & Kurokawa Onsen Day Trip (Departing from Fukuoka/Kumamoto)

Visit a mossy mountain shrine, Aso’s active-volcano country and Kurokawa Onsen on a guided Kyushu day trip from Fukuoka or Kumamoto.

★ 4.6

“Our tour guide, Ada, was friendly and responsible. The itinerary was rich and the timing was reasonable, making it a great choice for those who don't want to drive themselves. The only downside was that the volcano crater was closed due to a helicopter accident…”

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