YokaBus Kirin Beer Fukuoka, Akizuki Castle and Hikosan Slopecar
Description
Enjoy the seasonal beauty of Kyushu with a full-day sightseeing bus tour from Hakata. This tour features two of Fukuoka’s most beautiful natural scenes, brilliant autumn leaves from November to December and breathtaking spring cherry blossoms from March to April. This guided tour begins at Hakata Station and takes you to the renowned Kirin Beer Brewery for an immersive factory tour. Enjoy free time for lunch at Asakura Triple Water Wheel, followed by a stroll through the historic streets of Akizuki Castle Town, known for its charming samurai-era atmosphere. In the afternoon, ascend Mt. Hikosan via the scenic slope car and visit the sacred Hikosan Shrine, nestled in lush mountain surroundings. This itinerary offers a perfect blend of local flavors, heritage, and natural landscapes, ideal for those seeking to discover the best of Fukuoka in one day.
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Itinerary
Experience one of Japan’s leading breweries with a guided tour of the Kirin Beer Fukuoka Factory. Discover the secrets behind the brewing process, from selecting the finest ingredients to the final packaging. The tour includes an interactive tasting session, where you can sample freshly brewed Kirin beers and learn about their unique flavors and history.
Stop at Asakura’s iconic Triple Water Wheel for photos, history, and time to grab lunch from local vendors amid stunning rural scenery. Asakura’s Triple Water Wheel is a historic irrigation waterwheel system and one of Japan’s oldest still‑operating large waterwheels that have supplied water to local rice fields for more than 200 years.
Step back in time as you explore the historic Akizuki Castle Ruins and the surrounding castle town. Once a thriving samurai settlement, Akizuki is renowned for its preserved streets, traditional architecture, and seasonal beauty, especially cherry blossoms in spring and colorful foliage in autumn. The area offers a glimpse into Japan’s feudal past and a peaceful atmosphere for strolling and photography.
Ascend the scenic slopes of Mt. Hikosan aboard the unique slope car, offering panoramic views of the lush mountain landscape.
Visit Hikosan Shrine, a sacred site with a history spanning over a thousand years. The shrine is revered for its spiritual significance and tranquil setting, making it a perfect place for reflection and cultural discovery.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Depending on the number of participants, it may be a small-sized bus or a big-sized bus.
- You will join the tour with other guests. Tour will be conducted with a minimum of 15 participants.
- If the minimum number 15 of participants is not reached 7 days before departure, the tour may be cancelled. We will notify you by email, so please be sure to check.
- Schedule stops and timing are subject to change with or without notice. In case of traffic congestion or any other reasons that affect the tour schedule, the staying time at each sightseeing spot will be shortened and arrival time will be delayed.
- Important Note: The remaining hours of the itinerary will be allotted for the travel time from pick up until drop off.
- Lunch is not included in this tour. You will have time to explore the famous local gourmet in Dangoan.
Reviews(1)
The guide was very friendly and explained the place of the trip well. The driver was also friendly and comfortable all the time coming to the best driving.
정성 가득한 후기 감사드립니다! 가이드와 드라이버의 정성에 만족해하시고 오가는 길까지 편안하셨다니 정말 기쁩니다. 다음에 또 좋은 기회로 모실 수 있기를 기대하겠습니다.
