Fukuoka

Private 2-Day Bus Tour: Visit Izumo Taisha - Where the Gods Gather - from Fukuoka

This tour is a 2-day, private, chartered bus journey that takes you to the famous Izumo Taisha. During this trip, you will pass through the San'in region, which is located on the Sea of Japan side, and get the chance to experience the traditional side of Japan by visiting standard sights, enjoying seafood, and visiting hot springs. This tour will give you a chance to discover the culture and customs of Japan that you may not have known before.

Language

English

Location

Fukuoka

Duration

2 days

Experience the heart of Japan with a private 2-day chartered bus tour from Fukuoka to Izumo Taisha, via the San'in region. Discover the charming, traditional side of Japan on the Sea of Japan coast as you travel comfortably in our air-conditioned bus. Along the way, you'll have the opportunity to indulge in delicious seafood and enjoy the natural hot springs. Our experienced driver and guide will ensure you make the most of your time, and you won't have to worry about navigating public transportation.

Itinerary

Day 1

Pick-up at Kokura Station, Kitakyushu airport, or your hotel around Kokura (pick-up starts 15 minutes before departure)
Drive on the Chugoku Expressway with a break once an hour
Stop for lunch at a restaurant on the Matsue Expressway in Hiroshima Prefecture
Visit Izumo Taisha, an impressive shrine where Japanese gods gather
Stop at a restaurant near Sakaiminato, known for its high catch of Matsuba crab (available from early November to March)
Check-in at your hotel in Kaike Onsen (arrangements and payments to be made by yourself)

Day 2

Pick-up at your hotel at 9am
Visit the Sakaiminato Marine Products Direct Sales Center for a fish market experience
See the historic Matsue Castle, also known as the "black castle" or "plover castle"
Stop for lunch at a restaurant in the Shinjiko service area of the San-in Expressway, try the local specialty "shijimi" shellfish
Drive back on the Chugoku Expressway with a break once an hour
Drop-off at Kokura Station, Kitakyushu airport or your hotel around Kokura.

FAQ

1. What is included in the tour?
The tour includes transportation, guide, driver, insurance, taxes, tolls, and parking fees. Food, drinks, WiFi, accommodation, entrance fees, meals, and gratuities are not included.
2. Is this tour suitable for people with back or heart problems?
No, this tour is not recommended for people with back or heart problems.
3. Is the tour suitable for pregnant travelers?
No, this tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers.
4. Are pets allowed on the tour?
No, the tour is not suitable for pets.
5. Is the tour stroller or wheelchair accessible?
No, the tour is not stroller or wheelchair accessible.

Key Takeaways

The tour is a private chartered bus trip of 1 night and 2 days from Fukuoka prefecture to Izumo Taisha via the San'in region on the Sea of Japan side.
The tour provides an opportunity to discover the traditional side of Japan, including visiting standard sights, seafood, and hot springs.
The tour includes transportation, guide, driver, insurance, taxes, tolls, and parking fees.
The tour does not include food, drinks, WiFi, accommodation, entrance fees, meals, and gratuities.
The tour may not be suitable for people with back or heart problems, pregnant travelers, or those with pets, and is not stroller or wheelchair accessible.
The bus will be labeled "Leed One Kanko" in Roman letters, and the driver/guide will be waiting with a nameboard at the designated location and time.

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Itinerary

Pickup (Day 1, 07:30)

Kitakyushu, Fukuoka

Pickup at Kokura Station or Kitakyushu airport or your hotel around Kokura. Starts 15 minutes before departure.

Lunch (Est. 12:30)

Miyoshi, Hiroshima Prefecture

Lunch time at a restaurant along Matsue Expressway (Hiroshima Prefecture).

Izumo Taisha (Est. 14:30)

195 Taishachō Kizukihigashi, Izumo, Shimane

You will be impressed with this prestigious shrine where Japanese gods gather!

Restaurant near Sakaiminato (Est. 17:30)

Sakaiminato, Tottori

Sakaiminato has the highest catch of "Matsuba crab" in Japan. Moreover, it is more affordable than "Echizen crab". Please note that the crab can be eaten from early November to March.

Restaurant arrangements and payments must be made by yourself.

Your hotel in Kaike Onsen (Est. 19:00)

Kaikeonsen, Yonago, Tottori

Drop off for Day 1.

Your hotel arrangements and payments must be made by yourself.

Your hotel in Kaike Onsen (Day 2, 9:00)

Kaikeonsen, Yonago, Tottori

Pickup

Sakaiminato Marine Products Direct Sales Center (Est. 09:30)

9 - 5 Shōwachō Sakaiminato, Tottori

Experience the so-called fish market.

Sakaiminato Marine Products Direct Sales Center

Matsue Castle (Est. 10:40)

1-5 Tonomachi, Matsue, Shimane

Nicknamed the "black castle" or "plover castle", it is one of the few remaining medieval castles in Japan – at least of the few remaining in their original wooden form.