15 Best Full-Day Tours in Kyushu

From a Fukuoka base, the classic full days fan out in three directions: Aso and Takachiho to the south, Yufuin and Beppu to the east, Itoshima to the west. Expect early pickups around Hakata Station and a return after dark.

2.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.

★ 4.9

“Eiichi tour guide is very helpful and recommended us with delicious foods. he always keep a smiling face and answer everyone needs .”

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3.Kyushu One-Day Tour: Takachiho Railway & Takachiho Gorge & Amano Iwato Shrine (Chinese and English Speaking Guide, Departing from Fukuoka)

Take a long but rewarding day trip from Fukuoka to Takachiho Gorge, its waterfall boat ride, a mountain railway and sacred sites.

★ 4.8

“We had a fantastic time and created many beautiful memories along the way. Thanks Nicole for taking such good care of us and making this trip a lovely experience. Hope to join you on another tour in the future! ❤️”

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4.Kyushu Takachiho One-Day Tour | Takachiho Gorge Boat Ride-Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine/Takachiho Mini-Train-Mount Aso-Kusasenri (Departing from Kumamoto)

Compare boat and no-boat options on this full-day Kumamoto tour to Takachiho Gorge, Kusasenri and Mount Aso, with practical notes on tickets and timing.

★ 4.9

“Thank you, Sister Xiaoyu, for your professional explanations all the way and for taking such patient care of us. We will definitely request Sister Xiaoyu (Lihong) by name if we have the chance next time!”

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5.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

“It was a small group tour using a passenger van that seats a little over 10 people. Larger individuals might find the seating a bit uncomfortable, or they might want to choose a seat near the door. The tour guide was wonderful; he is Korean…”

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6.Shiraito Falls & Forest Cafe & Handmade Flower Salt Pudding & Grilled Seafood & Totoro Forest & Sakurai Futamigaura & Angel’s Wings & Coconut Tree Swing Day Tour (Departing from Hakata Station, with Mandarin, English, and Cantonese speaking guide)

See Itoshima’s waterfall, forest cafe, seafood coast, Couple Rocks and photo stops on a guided day trip from Hakata.

★ 4.9

“Nice, thank you A-sheng for the arrangements and planning.”

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7.Kyushu | Yufuin no Mori Sightseeing Train & Yufuin Town & Yufuin Floral Village & Dazaifu & Beppu Ropeway Day Trip | Departure from Fukuoka

See Dazaifu, Beppu and Yufuin on a guided day trip from Fukuoka, with free time in town and an optional Yufuin no Mori train ride.

★ 4.8

“Tour guide Kuo was attentive and responsible, explaining the stories behind the attractions along the way, as well as the must-try local snacks.”

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8.One-day trip to Kyushu Miyazaki: Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine & Takachiho Gorge & Ama-no-Iwato Shrine & Ama-no-Yasugawara (Departure from Fukuoka, including a special lunch)

Travel from Fukuoka to Miyazaki’s cedar shrines, Takachiho Gorge and mythic Ama-no-Iwato, with a local lunch option and long-distance transfers.

★ 4.7

“The itinerary is well-planned, and the tour guide is very friendly.”

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10.Itoshima | Shiraito Falls & Forest Cafe & Totoro Forest & Grilled Seafood & Handmade Flower Salt Pudding & Sakurai Futamigaura & Angel’s Wings & Coconut Tree Swing Day Trip (Departing from Hakata Station) Cantonese, Mandarin & English Guide

Explore Itoshima from Hakata on a guided day trip to Shiraito Falls, a forest cafe, seafood lunch, salt pudding, and coastal photo stops.

★ 4.9

“I did quite some researches before choosing this tour for our first visit in Itoshima and am glad for my choice. Our group of four adults had a wonderful time today. Gloria works very hard communicating with all guests in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese and…”

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13.Mt. Aso Volcano & Takachiho Gorge Day Tour Guided

A practical review of the Fukuoka day tour to Takachiho Gorge and Mount Aso, with shrine climbs, long drives, crater closures, and value tips.

★ 4.6

“Our tour guide, Wang Qi, was excellent. He helped us find the best spots for photos and patiently took many pictures for each group. It was a shame that it rained on the day we went and Mount Aso was recently closed, but Takachiho and…”

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15.Fukuoka Coastal Day Trip to Itoshima: Shiraito Falls, Miyajidake Shrine, Ichiran no Mori, Sakurai Futamigaura Meoto Iwa (Married Couple Rocks), Coconut Tree Swing (Departing from Fukuoka)

See Itoshima’s waterfalls, sea rocks, palm swing, ramen birthplace, and two famous shrines on a 10-hour day trip from Fukuoka.

★ 4.7

“This one-day tour of Itoshima was fantastic! Thanks to tour guide Wang for managing the itinerary time so well. We went to Ichiran and perfectly avoided the crowds. At every attraction, he enthusiastically helped us take photos and gave explanations. We had a wonderful time…”

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4.7Kyushu: Mojiko & Karato Market & Tsunoshima Bridge & Motonosumi Shrine Day Trip (From Fukuoka)10 hours$44.25 4.7Miyazaki & Kumamoto Day Trip: Takachiho Gorge (optional lunch/boating experience) & Mount Aso & Kusasenri (departing from Fukuoka)10 hours$44.25 4.9Kyushu Takachiho Secret One-Day Tour: Takachiho Railway + Takachiho Gorge (Boat Experience) + Amano Iwato Shrine10 hours$44.25 4.9Kyushu Itoshima Popular Route: Itoshima Meoto Iwa & Angel Wing & Ichiran Ramen & Shiraito Falls & Dazaifu & Yanagawa River Cruise 1-Day Tour10 hours$44.20 4.9Yufuin no Mori Kyushu Yufuin & Special Train Experience & Umi Jigoku & Dazaifu One-Day Tour (Chinese and English Guide)10.5 hours$44.25 4.8Fukuoka Akiyoshido Cave & Motonosumi Shrine Full-Day Tour10 hours$44.20 4.8Kyushu One-Day Tour: Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine & Amanoiwato Shrine & Takachiho Gorge (Includes snacks & one-way shuttle bus to Takachiho Gorge)10 hours$44.20 4.8Kyushu: Mount Aso Crater, Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine & Takachiho Gorge Day Tour (Departing from Fukuoka)10 hours$44.25 4.8Kyushu Miyazaki | Takachiho Gorge, Takachiho Small Train, Forest Secret Cafe, Amano Iwato Day Trip | Optional Takachiho Boat Tour (Departing from Fukuoka)10 hours$44.25 4.8Fukuoka Mount Aso & Takachiho Gorge Day Tour$44.20 4.8Mount Aso and Kurokawa Onsen One-Day Tour in Kumamoto Prefecture10 hours$44.20 4.6Kyushu Miyazaki Takachiho Gorge Boat Ride Experience & Wagyu Beef Lunch Day Trip: Takachiho Gorge & Mount Aso & Kusasenri (Departing from Fukuoka)10 hours$44.20 4.9Kyushu Mount Aso Takachiho One-Day Tour | Takachiho Gorge + Kusasenri + Mount Aso/Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine | Departing from Fukuoka10 hours$47.39 4.9Fukuoka Mount Aso and Kurokawa Onsen Volcano Day Trip Experience$44.20 4.8Kumamoto Minamiaso Railway & Kusasenri & Kumamoto Castle / Kurokawa Onsen Day Tour (Round Trip from Fukuoka)10 hours$44.20 4.9Kyushu Beppu | Nyorin-ji Temple & Mount Yufu & Yufuin & Lake Kinrin & Hell Tour One-Day Trip10 hours$44.20 4.7Kitakyushu Motonosumi Shrine Red Torii & Mojiko/Karato Market & Sarakurayama Cable Car Day Trip (Departing from Fukuoka)10.5 hours$44.20 4.9Departing from Kyushu Kumamoto | Aso Kusasenri & Minami Aso Railway & Takachiho Gorge Day Trip (Boat Ride Optional)$44.20 4.8Yufuin no Mori Train Experience | Beppu Hell Tour + Kyushu Natural Animal Park + Yufuin Day Trip (Chinese and English Guides)10.5 hours$44.25 4.9Kyushu Yufuin Forest Secret Route One-Day Deep Tour – Beppu Sea Hell & Yufuin Forest Train Experience & Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine (Departure from Fukuoka)10.5 hours$44.20 4.6From Fukuoka: Miyazaki, Takachiho Gorge and Shrines Day tour10 hours$50 4.8One-Day Kyushu Miyazaki Tour | Takachiho Gorge & Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine or Upgrade to Boat Ride & Mount Aso | Departs from Fukuoka10 hours$44.20 4.9Yufuin & AoT Museum or Sapporo Brewery / Dazaifu (Fukuoka Day Tour)10 hours$47.19 4.8Takachiho Gorge and Scenic Train Day Trip (including boat ride experience)$61.25