Japan Kyushu Saga Kumamoto Oita Sakura 5 Days 3 Nights GOJP9114

00.30 hrs. Depart for Fukuoka Airport, Japan by Thai Vietjet Air Flight No. VZ810
07.55 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.]
Travel to the shrine of the legendary philosopher, an important figure in Japan, Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, which is located in Dazaifu. This 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 the court to become a junior official in Dazaifu. Sugawara died there and was buried there as a guardian deity. He is also known as the god of learning, devotion, and good fortune. Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine attracts over 700,000 people a year to visit and pray for blessings, especially for students preparing for exams, who come to pray for good luck in their studies. Both sides of the road leading to the shrine are lined with souvenir shops and the legendary sweets, Umekaemochi, as well as a Starbucks with a world-class interior design.
Lunch at a restaurant (Meal 1)
Saga Prefecture is located in the northwestern part of Kyushu, where you can enjoy natural wonders, history, And many arts. The prefecture is famous as the birthplace of pottery in Japan. The pottery here is beautiful and has a unique identity.
Ogi Park Ogi Park has been around for over 300 years and has over 3,000 cherry trees. It is a great place to see cherry blossoms, making it a great place to relax and enjoy the cherry blossoms in full bloom or lie down on a picnic mat under the cherry trees while enjoying food and drinks. Even after the cherry blossom season, Ogi Park has much more to offer. It is a shady, quiet park with a koi pond and many shrines. Ogi Park is a great place to relax and at night, you can see the fireflies that make this city famous.
Mifune-yama Rakuen Park is a large flower park covering an area of ​​over 500,000 square meters located on Mt. Mifuneyama in Saga Prefecture, making it look like the park is surrounded by mountains. It is one of the most beautifully decorated large gardens in Japan. In the spring This garden is filled with the freshness of thousands of cherry blossoms, azaleas, and plum trees. At night, there is a light show, creating a different kind of cherry blossom viewing atmosphere.
Evening: Have dinner at the hotel restaurant (meal 2).
Accommodation: SAGA ONSEN HOTEL or equivalent 3-star level. After dinner, relax in a Japanese-style natural hot spring bath.

Morning Have breakfast at the hotel restaurant (Meal 3)
Yutoku Inari Shrine is another old shrine in Saga Prefecture that is hundreds of years old and was built around 1688. It is a Shinto Buddhist shrine and the shrine of the Nabeshima clan, the ruler of Saga during the Edo period. It is also the third largest and most important Inari shrine after Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto and Kasama Inari Shrine in Ibaraki. It is the residence of a sacred deity, so many people often come to worship and pray for continuous success in both agricultural and business harvests. It is also a very beautiful viewpoint of the city, whether in spring or when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom. There is a place that you must check in when you come here. In front of the shrine, there is a red bridge with a small river as a beautiful photo spot. In front of the shrine, there are also many cute local souvenir shops.
Okawachi porcelain village is located in Imari, Saga Prefecture and is known as the "village of secret kilns". The Nabeshima family of Saga Province moved their kiln from Arita to the steep area of ​​Okawachiyama to preserve their secret techniques. They set up a guardhouse at the entrance to strictly control the kiln. The pottery produced was mainly for the shogunate and feudal lords. These gifts became known as Nabeshima-yaki. Okawachiyama is surrounded by mountains on three sides. Nabeshima Hanyo Park, with its strangely shaped rocks such as landscape paintings and smoke from the kiln, creates a unique atmosphere of a hidden kiln village throughout the four seasons.
Lunch at a restaurant (meal 4)
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. The highlight is to see the latest life-size Gundam, "Nu Gundam", which is also announced as the tallest Gundam in Japan. It is stated to be approximately 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 AREA HOTEL or equivalent 3-star level

Morning Have breakfast at the hotel restaurant (meal 5)
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. Admission fee is not included, approximately 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 in the Tenjin area. Enjoy shopping for souvenirs to your heart's content with many brand names, electrical appliances, digital cameras, watches, game consoles, or products that will please women with bags, shoes, brand name clothes, fashion clothes for teenagers, and 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" and 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 the 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 for you to fully enjoy yourself, there is no lunch or dinner service.
Accommodation FUKUOKA AREA HOTEL or equivalent 3-star level