[Japan Kyushu Cruise Shore Excursion] Fukuoka Port/Nagasaki Port/Kumamoto Port/Kagoshima Port Shore Excursion (Coaster Small Group) Green License Plate Chinese Driver
- Exquisite small group configuration, comfortable and worry-free The whole journey adopts a boutique small group model of 10-22 people, with Toyota Coaster commercial vehicles, which are spacious and comfortable, bid farewell to crowded noise. Exclusive Chinese driver and tour guide accompany you throughout the whole process, not only proficient in local road conditions to ensure smooth travel, but also provide professional scenic spot explanations, cultural science popularization and shopping food suggestions, from picking up the group at the port to returning to the ship to achieve “one-stop service”, without having to plan transportation and routes by yourself, completely freeing your hands.
- Deep roaming of 4 ports, covering both humanities and nature Connect Fukuoka, Nagasaki, Kumamoto and Kagoshima, four distinctive ports, with distinct and non-overlapping daily themes: Fukuoka balances humanistic prayer and business district carnival, Nagasaki focuses on cute interaction and panoramic view, Kumamoto focuses on ancient garden famous cities and cute objects around, Kagoshima integrates volcanic wonders and garden aesthetics. From the Millennium Shrine, the Century Garden to the active volcano, the aquarium, from the characteristic shopping street to the high-end department store, Kyushu is fun, delicious and easy to buy.
- True pure play without routines, flexible and free time Resolutely put an end to forced shopping and hidden consumption, and reserve plenty of free time for itinerary planning - 2 hours of shopping in Tenjin business district, 2 hours of food and souvenir shopping in Hamamachi shopping street, and 90 minutes of shopping for Kumamoto bear limited products in Tsuruya department store to meet the individual needs of different tourists. The stay time of scenic spots is scientific and reasonable, which not only ensures the deep tour experience, but also does not rush, so that every trip is comfortable and pleasant.
- Featured experiences are dense, punching unique memories The itinerary includes a number of “must-experience” projects in Kyushu: touch the frog statue in Nyorinji Temple to pray for peace, and ask for academic amulets in Dazaifu to get good luck; interact with nearly 200 penguins in Nagasaki Penguin Aquarium, and take the cable car on Mount Inasa to overlook the panoramic view of Nagasaki; stroll through Kumamoto Castle to feel the grandeur of “Japan’s Three Famous Castles”, and buy exclusive Kumamoto bear surroundings in Tsuruya department store; in Kagoshima, choose Sakurajima Island Tour to see the active volcano eruption, or Senganen to admire the Japanese aesthetics of “borrowing Sakurajima”, each place can harvest unique travel memories.
- Details are considerate and thoughtful, adapted to cruise travel Accurately connect with the Spectrum of the Seas of Royal Caribbean’s berthing and departure time, the driver will greet you at the port in advance, assist in handling immigration formalities, and reserve sufficient time for the face-to-face signing session to avoid delays in the itinerary. The return trip every day is guaranteed to arrive at the port more than 1 hour before departure, reserving a buffer time for boarding, completely eliminating the “rush boat anxiety” of cruise tourists, and the whole itinerary is seamlessly connected with the cruise time.
Good to know
- Pre-departure Preparation Instructions
- Document Carrying: Be sure to bring your original passport and copies (it is recommended to prepare 1-2 more copies) and cruise room card with you. You may need to show them for landing entry and attraction ticket purchase to avoid loss.
- Expense Preparation: The itinerary does not include attraction tickets, meals, and personal expenses. It is recommended to exchange an appropriate amount of Japanese Yen in advance (some small shops and food stalls may not support credit card payment), and bring UnionPay card or international credit card for backup.
- Item Checklist: The temperature in Kyushu in December is low (about 5-12℃), so you need to prepare warm coats, scarves and gloves; it is recommended to bring comfortable walking shoes, and some attractions (such as Dazaifu Sando, Kumamoto Castle) require long walks; you can prepare portable rain gear to deal with possible light rain in winter in Japan.
- Practical Tools: Download Japanese translation software (such as Google Translate, Youdao Translation) and offline maps (such as Google Maps) in advance to facilitate communication and navigation during free activities; activate mobile phone international roaming or purchase a local Japanese phone card to ensure smooth communication.
- Itinerary Safety and Discipline
- Assemble on Time: The daily assembly time and location are subject to the tour guide's notice. After the cruise ship docks, you need to line up in an orderly manner to disembark. Be sure to arrive at the assembly point at the designated time to avoid affecting the itinerary of the entire group due to personal lateness; please wait at the designated location 15 minutes in advance before returning to the ship and do not leave the team without authorization.
- Safety First: When visiting Sakurajima, you must abide by the scenic spot's safety prompts and stay away from dangerous areas of volcanic activity; please stand firm and take care of your personal belongings when taking transportation facilities such as the Inasayama Ropeway and Sakurajima Ferry. Avoid going to remote areas during free activities, do not travel alone at night, and keep the tour guide's contact information and assembly location in mind.
- Comply with Regulations: Keep quiet in places such as Japanese shrines and temples, and taking pictures is prohibited in some areas (there will be clear signs), please consciously abide by it; Japan has strict requirements for garbage classification. Please carry the garbage generated during free activities with you and dispose of it in the designated trash can.
- Attractions and Consumption Tips
Ticket Information: The ticket prices of each attraction have been clearly marked (such as Nagasaki Penguin Aquarium 520 yen/person, Senganen 1600 yen/person), and you can purchase them at the ticket office of the attraction. The tour guide can assist in communication; Sakurajima and Aquarium in Kagoshima are two optional items, and you can plan in advance according to your interests.
Shopping Suggestions: Fukuoka Tenjin Shopping Area, Nagasaki Hama-machi Shopping Street, Kumamoto Tsuruya Department Store, etc. are all local formal shopping areas. Please pay attention to the shelf life and tax refund policy of the goods when purchasing cosmetics and souvenirs (some shopping malls can refund tax with a passport when the amount is full); Kumamon co-branded products are only available in some Tsuruya Department Store stores, you can consult the tour guide in advance.
Dining Recommendations: Sufficient free dining time has been reserved during the itinerary, you can try local specialties - Fukuoka Dazaifu Ume Branch Mochi, Nagasaki Champon Noodles, Kumamoto Horse Meat Sashimi, Kagoshima Black Wagyu Barbecue, the tour guide can recommend well-reputed shops according to your taste.
- Emergency and Contact Emergency Contact: Save the mobile phone number of the tour guide, the service phone number of the Royal Caribbean Spectrum of the Seas cruise ship, and the phone number of the Chinese Consulate General in Fukuoka (092-751-9100) in advance. In case of emergencies such as lost documents or physical discomfort, contact the tour guide or cruise staff as soon as possible.
Itinerary Adjustment: If the itinerary changes due to force majeure factors such as weather and port policies, the tour guide will notify and negotiate adjustments in time, please cooperate; if individuals need to temporarily change the itinerary due to special circumstances, they need to communicate with the tour guide in advance to confirm.
Warm Message: I hope that in the four-day journey in Kyushu, you can not only feel the heaviness of human history, but also experience the healing of nature and cuteness, and enjoy a comfortable and pleasant cruise shore tour full of good memories and special souvenirs!