A travel journey embodying principles of slowing down, supporting more sustainable and dispersed tourism centered around Japanese culture and crafts. This itinerary highlights Kyushu, beyond typical tourist trails, with visits to Arita and Kunisaki that include:
Staying in traditional accommodations
Integrated knowledge sharing experiences
Traditional craftsmanship workshops
Exclusive ritual participation
Kyushu
Nagasaki – Arita – Fukuoka – Kunisaki – Beppu – Aso – Kagoshima
13 Days
Live through boutique hospitality, learn historical tea preparation, and participate in workshops honoring age crafts. It’s a peaceful gateway into Japan’s refined traditions unique to each destination.
Included moments:
A temple stay, castella-making, traditional tea ceremony, hands-on pottery, and private tours, ryokan-style dinner.
From Fukuoka to Beppu, experience a blend of urban and spiritual depth. In Fukuoka, dine at food stalls, and then engage in meditations and outdoor activities while in Kunisaki and Beppu.
Included moments:
Buddhism x Shintoism pilgrimage trekking, 2 traditional Japanese-style accommodations, Hells of Beppu hot spring experience
E-bike Japan’s landscapes, then indulge in fire-cooked meals before ending your journey, walking in the footsteps of samurai and savoring street food that captures the Japanese essence from Aso to Kagoshima.
Included moments:
Jigoku-mushi cooking experience, glamping-style yakiniku BBQ dinner, e-bike around Japan’s terrain, stay in a premium onsen ryokan, indulge in shabu-shabu dinner, and finish with samurai learning and street food tour before departing.
Autumn
13 days with 1-2 nights in each location
Solo travelers, families, and history & cultural travelers
This travel proposal is just a starting point, an inspiration to help you imagine your journey.
Every detail of the itinerary can be tailored to your needs, wishes, and pace: from the number of days to the destinations, activities, and accommodation style.
