Kyushu Tours: 15 Sorted by What They Cost

From Fukuoka: Miyazaki, Takachiho Gorge and Shrines Day Tour - Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine and the lantern path

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 233 reviews · 10 hours · from $50Our pick

Spend a full day exploring Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine, Amano Iwato Shrine, Amano Yasugawara, and Takachiho Gorge. English, Japanese, and Traditional Chinese guides, including highly praised guides such as Sun, Helen, Thomas, and Jyo, keep the long bus ride organized. The $50 price includes transport, tolls, parking, and fuel, but not meals or the gorge boat.

“Absolutely brilliant and exciting! Helen is such an amazing guide. She’s witty, informative and really takes her time to listen to us. She’s made sure everyone is accounted for and is comfortable. She also offered to translate! Amazing lady! The bus driver (sorry I forgot his name) is also awesome! Both have been very accommodating! Shoutout to Helen!”

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Cruises & Boat Tours, Kyushu Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Mt. Aso & Takachiho Gorge Tour with Optional Boat Ride

2.Mt. Aso & Takachiho Gorge Tour with Optional Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 222 reviews · 10 hours - 1 day · from $45

Travel from Fukuoka to Mt. Aso and Takachiho Gorge with a Chinese- or English-speaking guide such as Daisy, Jimmy, or Yang. See the active Nakadake Crater, walk the Kusasenri grasslands, then choose a reserved 30-minute boat ride or a short gorge hike. Expect a full day with several hours on the road.

“The trip was well organized with the right amount if time to spend at each place. Our guide, Seven, was always available and with a lot of interesting information about the places we visited. Totally recommended!”

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Kabuki & Theatre, Kyushu Tours, Taiko & Traditional Music, Tour Reviews

Open-air theater “Tao- no-Oka” Drum TAO Live performance

3.Open-air theater “Tao- no-Oka” Drum TAO Live performance

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 191 reviews · from $30

Watch Drum TAO perform wadaiko drums, flutes, shamisen, koto, chants, dance, and acrobatics at TAO-no-Oka in Oita. The open-air Skyward Stage sits 1,036 meters high in Aso-Kuju National Park, with wide views toward Mount Aso and the Kuju mountains. Allow time for the TAO House exhibition, shop, cafe, and indoor theater.

“awesome performance and the outdoor stage and surrounding National Park was awe inspiring.”

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1-Day Tours, Kyushu Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Train Experiences

Fukuoka: Takachiho Gorge & Scenic Railway One Day Tour

4.Takachiho Gorge & Scenic Railway One Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 178 reviews · from $44

Travel from Fukuoka to Takachiho Gorge, see 80-meter Manai Waterfall, visit Amano Yasugawara, and ride the Amaterasu scenic train when operating. The $44 tour includes transport, a driver, and a multilingual guide. Boat tickets, train tickets, meals, and insurance cost extra.

“Really fun day trip! Takachiho Gorge was beautiful and definitely worth the visit – the cliffs and river were amazing. The scenic railway ride was a nice touch and super relaxing. It’s a long day, but everything was well-organized and stress-free. Great way to see Takachiho from Fukuoka without worrying about the travel.”

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Kyushu Tours, Spa & Hot Springs, Temples & Shrines, Tour Reviews, Tours

From Fukuoka: Mount Aso, Kurokawa Onsen, and Shrine Tour

5.Mount Aso, Kurokawa Onsen, and Shrine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 72 reviews · 10 hours · from $50

Travel from Fukuoka to Mount Aso, Kusasenri, Aso Shrine, and Kurokawa Onsen in a shared, multilingual group. You’ll have a close view of Nakadake Crater when conditions allow, one hour at Kusasenri, and 90 minutes in Kurokawa for bathing or strolling. Guides such as Seki and Sun have helped explain the day in several languages.

“Very friendly guide who translated Japanese to English as I was the only European in the group. very much appreciated. I had a great day! Many thanks!”

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Kyushu Tours, Temples & Shrines, Tour Reviews, Tours

Day Tour to Miyazaki Takachiho Gorge & Shrine depart from Fukuoka

6.Day Tour to Miyazaki Takachiho Gorge & Shrine depart from Fukuoka

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 61 reviews · from $99

Travel from Fukuoka to Takachiho and nearby Kumamoto for a full day of shrines, mythology, forest paths, and Takachiho Gorge. You will visit Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine, Amanoiwato Shrine, Amanoyasukawara, and Manai Falls. Guides such as Emi, Helen, Mao, Sun, and Thomas are praised for clear explanations and careful group management.

“Great tour, but alot of walking! Wish we had more time at Takachiho gorge. ( maybe cut it Out One of the the shrine stops.”

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Cycling Tours, E-Bikes, Kyushu Tours, Tour Reviews

Sakurajima Century Lava Climb Journey with E-bike

7.Sakurajima Century Lava Climb Journey with E-bike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $105Top rated

Join guide Rento for a three-hour e-bike ride around Sakurajima’s eruption sites and coastal roads. You’ll use a recent Yamaha e-bike, follow a loop toward Yunohira Observatory, hear how the major eruption changed island life, and return to the Sakurajima Visitor Center. The small group is limited to six people.

“It was one of the most memorable days in Japan. Our guide really love with this place and gives an unforgettable experience”

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Kyushu Tours, Temples & Shrines, Tour Reviews, Tours

From Fukuoka: Miyazaki, Takachiho Gorge And Shrine Day Tour

8.Miyazaki, Takachiho Gorge And Shrine Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 44 reviews · from $79

Travel from Fukuoka to three striking Miyazaki and Kumamoto-area sights in about 10 hours. Walk the stairway to Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine, visit Amano Iwato Shrine, and see Takachiho Gorge and Manai Waterfall. Guides such as Helen, Molly, Coco, Saki, and Thomas have been praised for clear explanations and careful group management. Optional boat and lunch packages change the route to Mount Aso and Kusasenri.

“This was a really special tour. All three sites are breathtaking. Our guide did a great job of sharing the importance and contextual lore and history of each place. I highly recommend it to travelers who want to see different sides of this beautiful country!”

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Kyushu Tours, Spa & Hot Springs, Tour Reviews, Tours, Volcano Tours

Fukuoka: Mt. Aso Volcano & Kurokawa Onsen Scenic Day Tour

9.Mt. Aso Volcano & Kurokawa Onsen Scenic Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 37 reviews · 10 hours · from $90

Leave Fukuoka for a 10-hour journey into Kyushu’s volcanic heart. You’ll visit Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine, see Aso and Kusasenri, then have about 100 minutes in Kurokawa Onsen. English and Chinese guides, including Daisy on some departures, lead the way. The $90 price covers transport and guide service, but meals, admissions, and bath fees cost extra.

“The scenery and activities were great and we had a fabulous day. Unfortunately, the tour could be better organised. Having to bring cash for all the activities was annoying and seemed unnecessary. It would be more practical to just include these in the price and make it easier for everyone. Both tour guide and guests spent an hour messing with cash.. Meeting point is always the bus, which is sometimes parked far from the activity and difficult to find. The tour guide needs to run the tour by choosing an easy meeting point and getting the tour to the bus from there. A map was given in Japanese which isn’t…”

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Kyushu Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours

From Kumamoto : Mt.Aso and Takachiho All-inclusive Private Tour

10.From Kumamoto : Mt.Aso and Takachiho All-inclusive Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $434

Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle from Kumamoto to Mount Aso, Kusasenri, Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine, and Takachiho Gorge. Your guide explains Kyushu’s volcanoes, shrines, and local customs, with Aka beef lunch included. Guides such as Tomomi, Mieko, Keiko, and Takaya Seri have led past departures, though assignments vary.

“Mieko arrived with the driver, Sugi, promptly at the arranged time. While we were on our way to the Mt. Aso area, Mieko showed us a 3D map explaining to us how the area was formed by the first quake 90000yrs ago. She was most informatRead more”

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Become a local! A Walking Tour of Arts, Crafts & Onsen Culture

11.Become a local! A Walking Tour of Arts, Crafts & Onsen Culture

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $59

Walk central Beppu with a local guide such as Masahiro Ide, known as Masa, or Lou. Visit Beppu Station Market, a bamboo workshop founded in 1908, artist studios, and Space Beppu, a century-old house with a gallery and photo room. This is a small-group cultural walk, not an onsen or Hells tour.

“Had an amazing time learning about Beppu and seeing many different things. The guide was really informative, kind and funny. His English was also perfect. We really enjoyed it. Thank you!”

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Discover the Wonders of Sakurajima Half Day Tour in Kagoshima

12.Discover the Wonders of Sakurajima Half Day Tour in Kagoshima

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $95

Spend about four and a half hours exploring Sakurajima by ferry and public island bus with an English-speaking guide. Visit Tsukuyomi Shrine, the Visitor Center, a long natural footbath, and Yunohira Lookout, then make a keepsake from volcanic ash at Ougaku Togei. Guides such as Yuki, Yukiko, Naomi, and Kuni are praised for clear explanations and friendly help, though English ability can vary.

“The guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. He showed us so many great things and got us back with plenty of time to spare.”

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Castle Tours, Kyushu Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Volcano Tours

Fukuoka: Mount Aso Volcano, Kumamoto Castle, Grasslands Day Tour

13.Mount Aso Volcano, Kumamoto Castle, Grasslands Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · from $72

Leave Fukuoka at 8 a.m. for Kumamoto Castle, Mt. Aso’s Nakadake Crater, Kusasenri Plateau, and Aso Roadside Station. You’ll ride in an air-conditioned vehicle with a multilingual guide such as Kaku, Thomas, Soon, or Sun. The crater may close for gas or weather, and the long return drive can run past 9 p.m.

“I particularly liked the volcano (Mount Aso). The landscapes were beautiful. Our tour guide, Jyo, was very welcoming and professional.”

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Fukuoka: Yufuin & Beppu Day Tour (Dazaifu / Brewery Options)

14.Yufuin & Beppu Day Tour (Dazaifu / Brewery Options)

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 31 reviews · 570 minutes - 10 hours · from $55

Travel from Fukuoka to Beppu’s steaming Kamado Jigoku, scenic Yufuin, and either Hita’s beer and Attack on Titan stops or Dazaifu Tenmangu. English and Korean guides, transport, and about 10 hours are included. Guides such as Tae and Yusuke have earned praise for friendly service and clear local advice.

“Fabulous day, great host “K” and an excellent driver. Wonderful places visited and lots to see an explore.”

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Customizable Private Tours, Guided, Kyushu Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours

Kagoshima Private & Custom Tour with Licensed Guide and Vehicle

15.Kagoshima Private & Custom Tour with Licensed Guide and Vehicle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews

You choose two or three Kagoshima-area sites for a six-hour private tour with an English-speaking licensed guide and government-licensed vehicle. Pickups can be arranged at a port, hotel, or station. Guides such as Tada, Mio, Cozy, Shiho, Shohi, and Ted have handled families, wheelchair users, cruise groups, and groups of up to 18. Options include Sengan-en, Sakurajima, Chiran, sand baths, shrines, museums, pottery, and whisky.

“It was a wonderful day with Tada and Mio, who spoke English very well. They were very prompt with having to divert from the planned itinerary due to a personal unforeseen incident. They even went out of their way to make special accoRead more”

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