Kyushu Culture and Nature Tour: Dazaifu Kimono Experience / Strawberry Picking・Yanagawa River Cruise・Tosu Premium Outlets Seasonal Limited Itinerary (Departing from Fukuoka)

This is a series of itineraries that cleverly connect natural scenery, cultural history, and local life, starting from the city and gradually entering the unique romance and vibrant atmosphere of Kyushu.

• Gather in Hakata in the morning, embark on a light journey, starting from the city and gradually entering the unique romance and vibrant atmosphere of Kyushu.

{Itinerary A: Strawberry Picking & Yanagawa River Cruise} ① Kyushu’s largest POO strawberry farm, with eleven popular strawberry varieties, easy high-trellis picking, and 60 minutes to enjoy the sweetness of spring. ② Head to Yanagawa, the “City of Water,” and take a Donko wooden boat cruise. Willow trees cast shadows on both banks, and cherry and peach blossoms reflect on the water, creating a romantic and tranquil scene. ③ After disembarking, visit “Ohana,” the villa of the Yanagawa domain lord Tachibana family, where the blend of Japanese and Western architecture and the famous garden are captivating. Lunch recommendation: Yanagawa Unagi (eel) rice, a century-old restaurant’s traditional steaming process, where eel, sauce, and rice are perfectly integrated. ④ In the afternoon, check in at Koiki Shrine, where heart-shaped ema (prayer plaques) and omamori (charms) are abundant, and gentle wishes accompany you. Finally, arrive at Tosu Premium Outlets for free shopping, easily ending the day’s itinerary.

{Itinerary B: Dazaifu Kimono Stroll & Yanagawa River Cruise Experience} ① Arrive in Dazaifu, change into an exquisite kimono at a professional shop (at your own expense, paid on-site), and embark on a ritualistic journey through the ancient capital, strolling along the thousand-year-old ancient approach. ② Enter Kyushu’s largest Tenmangu Shrine, make a wish in front of the sacred plum tree “Tobiume,” and experience the profound heritage of the “God of Learning” and the ancient charm of the red bridge. ③ Taste the famous “Umegae Mochi” on the approach, soft, glutinous, and sweet. It is recommended to check in at Ichiran Ramen Dazaifu’s limited edition “Five-Grid Bowl” to add to your “passing” good luck. ④ Visit Nyoirin-ji Temple, and listen to the crisp and healing summer sounds under the corridor of thousands of wind chimes filled with prayers. ⑤ After the experience, return the kimono directly on the bus, travel light to Tosu Outlets, and start a shopping spree with brand discounts in the open-air shopping area.