Japan Kyushu Oita Kumamoto Takachiho Songkran Day 6 Days 4 Nights GOJP9121

01.00 hrs. Depart for Fukuoka Airport, Japan by Thai Airways Flight No. TG 648
08.10 hrs. Arrive at Fukuoka Airport, Japan (local time is 2 hours ahead of Thailand time) After going through immigration, customs, and collecting your luggage
[Very important!! Fresh food such as meat, plants, vegetables, and fruits are not allowed into Japan. Violators will be subject to fines.]
Yufuin Village (YUFUIN FLORAL VILLAGE) is a small village in Oita Prefecture, about 10 kilometers from Beppu Hot Spring Town. This village is a handicraft village and also collects various types of houses in Japan that are 120-180 years old. Therefore, this place can be considered a living museum that attracts tourists to visit throughout the year. Then discover the beauty of Kirin Lake. The lake water is so clear that you can see the fish swimming in the water. Sometimes there is a light mist. It is definitely worth seeing this beauty with your own eyes at least once. Free time for you to walk around and take pictures as you please.
Lunch: Have lunch at a restaurant (Meal 1).
See Jigoku Meguri, which consists of 8 uniquely colored hot springs (the guide will take you to visit 2 of them) created by nature. Each hot spring is over 100 degrees Celsius. With its colors and heat that ordinary people cannot touch, it is called "Hell's Hot Spring". Therefore, there is a mascot, a little grim reaper, to welcome everyone who visits this place.
Evening: Have dinner at the hotel's restaurant or restaurant (Meal 2).
Accommodation: OITA ONSEN HOTEL AREA or equivalent at a 3-star level.
(The bed may be a futon or a bed, depending on the hotel's arrangement.) After dinner, relax in a natural Japanese-style hot spring bath.

Morning Have breakfast at the hotel restaurant (Meal 3)
Yume Suspension Bridge Oita (KOKONOE "YUME") opened on October 30, 2006. It is 390 meters long, 173 meters high, and 1.5 meters wide. It is the highest suspension bridge for walking in Japan. If the weather is good, in front of Yume Suspension Bridge, you can see Shindo-no-taki Falls, which was selected as one of the 100 beautiful waterfalls in . You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of each season. In addition, you can see Mt. Mimata and Mt. Waita in the distance with a beautiful 360-degree view.
Kuju Flower Park is a flower park located in the center of Kyushu. It covers an area of ​​approximately 49 acres and has approximately 3 million flowers of 500 species. From spring to autumn, you can enjoy a colorful flower field such as tulips, cat-face flowers, fancy daisies, nemophila, and poppies that bloom in spring, from late March to mid-May, and hydrangeas and lavender that bloom in turns from June to August every year. (This is just a rough schedule from the park's official website. It depends on the weather.)
Lunch at a restaurant (Meal 4)
Takachiho Gorge This gorge is V-shaped and was formed when the Gokase River was eroded by lava erupted from Mount Aso. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery. And take a photo with the highlight of Takachiho Strait, "Manai Falls", which is a popular spot for tourists to take photos when visiting.
Dinner: Have dinner at the hotel's restaurant (meal 5).
Accommodation: KUMAMOTO HOTEL AERA or equivalent at a 3-star level.

Morning Have breakfast at the hotel restaurant (meal 6)
Visit Kumamoto Castle Kumamoto Castle is a representative of Japanese castle architecture. It is the third largest castle in Japan. It was built in 1601 by Kato Kiyomasa and took seven years to build. This castle, also known as “Ginnanjo” (Ginko Castle), is a large and beautiful castle. In 2016, a major earthquake hit, causing severe damage to the castle. It had to be closed for renovation for many years. Now it is open for everyone to visit and experience the beauty of the castle.
Sakura-no-baba Josaien shopping district is located at the foot of Kumamoto Castle. It is a shopping area. The atmosphere of the castle town in the 17th century is recreated. There are over 20 restaurants and shops selling Kumamoto's traditional food products, such as horse meat sashimi (basashi), fried lotus root stuffed with mustard (karashi rengon), and sweet potato dango (ikinari dango). There are also limited seasonal products such as yuzu and ginger tea, which is only available in winter. In the summer, enjoy the unique food stalls that have opened here. The retro style is well-organized. The highlight here is the local products, household items, souvenirs, and the Wakuwaku Museum, which tells the history of the town. There are also restaurants selling various foods, especially local dishes such as green tea ice cream. Feel free to walk around at your leisure.
Lunch Have lunch at a restaurant (Meal 7)
Travel to the shrine of the legend of an important Japanese philosopher, Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, which is a shrine located in Dazaifu. It was the seat of the Chikusen Provincial Government in the 7th century. In 901, the leftist minister Fujiwara no Tokihara plotted to demote Sugawara no Michizane's rival from his court position to a junior official in Dazaifu. Sugawara died there and was buried there as a guardian deity. He is also well known as the god of learning, devotion and fortune. Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine attracts over 700,000 people a year to visit and pray, and is especially popular among students preparing for exams, who come to pray for good luck, especially in their studies. Both sides of the road leading to the shrine are lined with souvenir shops and famous sweets based on the legend, Umekaemochi, as well as a Starbucks decorated in a world-class style. After that, go shopping for souvenirs at a Japanese-standard souvenir shop, a popular source of cosmetics and various products. When buying souvenirs that meet Japanese production standards, such as cosmetics, facial foam, skin care creams, and various items at great prices, take you to Gundam Park Fukuoka. Highlight!!! See the latest life-size Gundam "Nu Gundam" and it has been announced as the tallest Gundam in Japan. It is estimated to be about 20 meters high, which is higher than the RX-0 Unicorn Gundam in Tokyo, which is 19.7 meters high, and higher than the RX-78-2 Gundam in Yokohama, which is 18 meters high. The NU Gundam appeared in the movie Mobile Suit Gundam Char's Counter Attack, which was released in 1988. Even though it has been more than 30 years, it is still loved and popular with Gundam fans around the world. Located at Mitsui Shopping Park Lalaport Fukuoka in Fukuoka, it was first opened on April 25, 2022. It is a new landmark that anyone visiting Fukuoka should not miss. Let you enjoy taking pictures to capture your memories. Buy souvenirs at your leisure
Evening Free time for dinner at your leisure
Accommodation FUKUOKA HOTEL AREA or equivalent 3-star level

Morning Have breakfast at the hotel restaurant (meal 8)
Take everyone to travel by train (including train fare) to Nanzoin Temple, a temple with a large bronze Buddha statue. Take everyone to see the Reclining Buddha, which is 41 meters long, 11 meters high and weighs more than 300 tons. This place is considered a popular place for Japanese and foreign tourists. Inside, there are many other statues and Buddha statues in the temple. But what makes this temple most famous is that it is the starting point of the famous pilgrimage route of Kyushu Island. The entrance fee to the Buddha statue is not included, which is about 400 yen per person.
Rules and prohibitions when visiting Nanzoin Temple *Please strictly follow the rules and regulations when visiting Nanzoin Temple.
1. Do not eat or drink while walking around Nanzoin Temple.
2. Do not smoke or drink alcohol of any kind in the Nanzoin Temple area.
3. Do not wear inappropriate or inappropriate clothing when visiting Nanzoin Temple, such as short skirts, shorts, or clothing that reveals the body excessively. Clothing that reveals tattoos, etc.
4. Do not act in a way that obstructs walkways, stairs, or other passageways, such as sitting blocking walkways, sitting on steps, taking photos or videos for long periods of time, etc.
5. Do not take photos or videos outside of permitted areas, including taking videos while walking, as unintentionally unauthorized images may be included in the video.
6. Do not use selfie sticks, tripods, or other similar devices inside Nanzoin Temple.
7. Do not act in a way that causes loud noises or disturbs the peace inside Nanzoin Temple, such as talking loudly, shouting, singing, dancing, etc.
8. Do not act in a way that causes dirtiness at Nanzoin Temple, such as littering, vomiting, spitting phlegm, etc.
Miyajidake Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Fukutsu, Fukuoka. The shrine has a history of over 1,700 years. People often come to worship the god of opening fortune and pray for a prosperous business. There are 2.2 million people who regularly come to worship here each year, and Miyajidake Shrine It is also home to three of Japan's top-ranking items: the first is a giant braided rope, Ooshimenawa; the second is a Taiko drum with a diameter of 2.2 meters; and the third is a large bronze bell weighing 450 kilograms. There is also a viewing point for watching the sunset, which is very popular with tourists.
Or choose to go shopping in Fukuoka with a guide to recommend places.
Tenjin area Enjoy shopping for souvenirs with many brand names and electrical appliances, digital cameras, watches, game consoles, or products that will please women with bags, shoes, brand name clothes, fashion clothes for teenagers, famous Japanese cosmetic brands such as KOSE, KANEBO, SK II, SHISEDO and many more.
Canal City Hakata is a large shopping and entertainment center in Fukuoka, Japan. It is called a "city within a city". It consists of shops, cafes, restaurants, theaters, game centers, cinemas, two hotels, and a canal running through the center of the shopping center. Canal City is located next to the entertainment district and is between Fukuoka's business and retail centers, making it a popular tourist spot that generates a lot of income for the city. It is the largest private development project in Japanese history (US$1.4 billion for a 234,460 m² area). It is built with a unique imaginative architecture with many curved sculptures and fountains, and the building is designed to not have much of a view of the city outside, creating an oasis-like atmosphere separate from the surrounding city.
Ohori Park is a place for Fukuoka residents to relax. Inside the park, there is a Japanese garden, an art museum, a Noh theater, and a boathouse. When walking around the large pond, you will see locals doing various activities, such as taking a leisurely stroll with their dogs, walking, or jogging.
Fukuoka Tower is a landmark tower in Fukuoka. From the observation deck, you can see the sea and Fukuoka city. The night view of Fukuoka city from a height of 123 meters is very beautiful. It is also a famous venue for illuminations in winter.
Shika Island is an island located in Hakata Bay. It is conveniently accessible by car or bus from Fukuoka City, as it covers an important area in Japanese history. We can therefore see stone inscriptions and shrines with a long history here. In addition, the island is only a 15-minute drive around the island, so we can drive around and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the sea in a leisurely manner.
* In order to fully enjoy ourselves, lunch and dinner are not provided. *
Accommodation FUKUOKA HOTEL AREA or equivalent 3-star level