Yakushima is the serious one: the round trip to the Jomon Sugi cedar takes around ten hours, starts before dawn, and it rains on that island more than almost anywhere in Japan. For something gentler, Aso’s grasslands and the Itoshima trails work in half a day.
Explore Itoshima’s Shiraito Falls, temple, coast and Totoro Trail on a guided day trip from Fukuoka, with photo stops and local tips.
Most Popular★ 4.8“This time, we joined a Klook one-day tour. Because there were so many people, my companion and I had to be arranged to travel in a separate small car. The car seemed to have several Taiwanese families, and only the two of us were from…”
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Visit Aso’s volcanic grasslands, a lantern-lined mountain shrine and Kurokawa Onsen on a 10-hour Kyushu day tour from Kumamoto or Fukuoka.
★ 4.9“Tour guide Alex Zhang was very nice. When we left the tour group at Kurokawa Onsen, Alex helped us contact the hot spring hotel's shuttle bus and even waited with us until it arrived. Thumbs up for Alex!”
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Experience the thrill of climbing Sakurajima volcano on an electric bicycle in just 3 hours. Don't miss this unique adventure!
★ 5.0“Rento is a very kind and experienced guide and able to improvise a route when required. He’s very well prepared and made the trip a very local and educational too”
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5 reviewsFrom $156.20by Volcano Life Journey
Ride the Toppy jetfoil from Kagoshima to Yakushima for a guided forest hike, lunch, and a long day among ancient cedars and moss.
★ 5.0“The guide was very kind. There was no problem taking the express port at all. When I got off at the exit, the guide was waiting and I moved comfortably by car. They explained things during the trek and it was really great. I asked…”
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5 reviewsFrom $308.99
Hike Yakushima’s mossy forests, Taiko Rock or Jomon Cedar with a small-group guide, hotel transfers and optional free gear rental.
★ 5.0“It was such a worthy tour. The scenery was stunning in peace. The tour guide, Mackey was so informative, accommodating, and friendly. She made the day special.”
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3 reviewsFrom $126.15