2-day Private Bus Tour: Summary route to Hiroshima via Yamaguchi from Fukuoka

Come on board and experience the best of Fukuoka, Yamaguchi and Hiroshima with our amazing 2 Day Private Bus Tour. We offer a unique service tailored for travelers looking for an unforgettable experience. Our experienced tour guides will take you on an exclusive chartered trip that’s perfect for those who don’t want to navigate their way around with public transport. Start your journey in Fukuoka and make your way via Yamaguchi to arrive at the picturesque Mikayima, a World Heritage Site located in Hiroshima. Enjoy breathtaking views of nature and historic monuments that you wouldn’t get if you were just taking the bullet train alone. During the tour we guarantee a comfortable ride in one of our reliable buses and of course, we take all necessary precautions to ensure your safety during these unprecedented times!

Are you looking for a unique tour experience touring Fukuoka and Hiroshima? Look no further! Our 2-day Private Bus Tour offers a convenient and worry-free route from Fukuoka all the way to Hiroshima via Yamaguchi. This exciting journey allows you to enjoy nature, culture, and history in both cities - something you wouldn't be able to do if you traveled by bullet train! Travel with us in comfort and style as we give you a private bus experience that'll save time without having to navigate your way through public transportation.

Our tours are tailored with your needs in mind - from air conditioned vehicles with comfortable reclining seats, to helpful onboard staff attending to all your needs throughout the trip. And of course, we prioritize safety above anything else by ensuring our buses go through a thorough ventilation process and installing air purifiers whenever necessary. With us, rest assured that your life is fully protected against any virus threats across the two cities. 

So don't wait - join us now on our awesome 2-day Private Bus Tour to Hiroshima today! We promise you an enjoyable and memorable journey packed with great sites and exciting visuals. Explore nature, culture, and history like never before while enjoying unbeatable convenience along the way.

Itinerary

First Day
Hakata Station or Fukuoka airport or your hotel around Fukuoka pickup. 09: 00 AM

* Pick-up starts 15 minutes before departure.

*** If you are in Fukuoka prefecture, please mention the boarding place in advance. We will come and pick you up for free.

Stop At: Mojiko Retro. 10:30 AM
Since 1889, the Port of Moji (Mojiko) has been a vastly important international trade hub located at the northern edge of Kyushu. Its importance lasted beyond its heyday and to the present day, where the Mojiko Retro district exists as a celebration of that era's success. 

‍Stop At: The Site of Dannoura Battlefield. 11:20 AM

This is a battlefield marker from the 1185 battle of Dan-no-ura between Heike and Genji.
Genji defeated Heike (Taira clan) in this battle. Emperor Antoku drowned himself as an 8-year-old child, together with his grandmother Nii-no-ama, destroying the family. Following this war, the Genji family established the buke society that would exist until the Edo era. The statues of Minamoto no Yoshitsune (Genji) and Taira no Tomomori (Heike) stand in Mimosusogawa park, in front of the battlefield ruins, with the handprints of famous actors Takizawa Hideaki and Nakagoshi Noriko, who played in the drama about the battle of Gempei.

‍Stop At: Karato Sea Market. 12:00

Local fisherman sell their freshly caught fish at very low prices at this busy market in Yamaguchi. Karato Market originated as a street market in 1909, and its ships currently fish throughout Japan. Although the highlight of Karato is seafood, you can also buy other seasonal ingredients from Yamaguchi and the surrounding area, as many farmers come from Yamaguchi and the neighboring area to set up shop.

Stop At: Fukutokuinari Shrine. 13:50 PM

Have you ever gone to areas you didn't want to see on your trip that ended up being more memorable than the destination? Such was the case with Fukutoku Inari Shrine recently. We were travelling along the coast of Yamaguchi from Shimonoseki to see Tsunoshima Bridge and Motonosumi Inari Shrine when we came across this hidden gem perched on a clifftop. We took a detour to get there and were so glad we did!

‍Stop At: Tsunoshima Ohashi. 14:30 PM

The 1,780 meter bridge is one of Japan's longest toll-free bridges and a popular location for TV ads. The well-maintained observatories on both sides of the bridge provide spectacular views. It's an excellent photo opportunity.

‍Stop At: Motonosumi Shrine. 15:30 PM

Following the order of the white fox god, a shrine was established in 1955 for the joint tutelary goddess of Taikodani shrine in Shimane prefecture Tsuwano.

Not to mention luck in sales, fishing, and safety at sea, but also in excellent relationships, pregnancy, luck increase, safe traffic, study, and so on.

The 123 repeating crimson torii gates from Ryugu wave splash are the focal point of this temple.

Interestingly, the offering box is located on top of the massive torii gate!

It is said that if you manage to throw a coin into it, your desire would come true.

Stop At: Hagi Castle Town. 17:00 PM
Feel free to wander around Hagi. A "World Heritage Course" for walking is also available.

Stop At: Tonomachi Street

Second Day

Stop at: "Tonomachi-dori Street". 09: 00 AM
suwano's atmospheric promenade, once home to merchants and samurai.

The old merchant quarter of Tsuwano, centered on Tonomachi-dori Street, is replete with typical dark wood and white plaster houses. These beautiful storefronts house working sake brewers and traditional sweet shops, while ryokan and minshuku accommodations are hidden into the picturesque alleys.

Stop At: Sunset Park Hamada Michi-no-Eki. 11:20 AM

Lunch at "Road Station Yuhi Park Hamada"

Here you can have a casual lunch while looking at the Sea of ​​Japan.

Stop At: Iwami Ginzan World Heritage Center. 13:00 PM

Stop At: Shinjiko Service Area Inbound. 17:00 PM
You can enjoy freshwater clam soup at Lake Shiji.

Stop At: The Mizuki Shigeru Road. 18:00 PM

Restaurant near Sakaiminato. 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.

‍Stop At: Kaike Onsen 20: 00 PM

Stop At: Matsue Castle

Third Day

Stop at: Matsue Castle". At 09:40 AM

Is a feudal castle in the Japanese prefecture of Shimane. It is known as the "black castle" or "plover castle" and is one of the few remaining medieval castles in Japan - at least one of the few that is still in its original timber form, rather than a later concrete rebuild.

Stop At: Izumo Grand Shrine. 11:30 AM
You will be impressed with this prestigious shrine where Japanese gods gather!

Stop At: Hiroshima Miyoshi Winery. 15:10 PM
A great venue to drink Japanese wine and shop for local items.

‍Stop At: Hiroshima Station South Exit Chikagai Hiroba Information Center. 17:20 PM
Please enjoy Japan from Hiroshima by yourself after this !!

Key Takeaways

A private 2-day bus tour is being offered for tourists who want a convenient and worry-free trip from Fukuoka to Hiroshima via Yamaguchi.

The tour is tailored for travelers who don't want to navigate their way around with public transportation and want an unforgettable experience.

Experienced tour guides will take tourists on an exclusive chartered trip with comfortable air-conditioned vehicles and reclining seats.

The itinerary includes stops at several cultural and historical sites such as Mojiko Retro, the Site of Dannoura Battlefield, Karato Sea Market, Fukutokuinari Shrine, Tsunoshima Ohashi, and Motonosumi Shrine.

The tour prioritizes safety and takes all necessary precautions to ensure passengers' safety during the trip, including a thorough ventilation process and installing air purifiers when necessary.

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