[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 for Comfortable, Worry-Free Travel Throughout the journey, we adopt a boutique small group model of 9-25 people. In Fukuoka and Kumamoto, we use Toyota Coasters or Hiace commercial vehicles, with dedicated and experienced Chinese drivers. In Kagoshima, we use 20+ seater minibus commercial vehicles accompanied by professional Chinese guides. They are not only proficient in local road conditions to ensure smooth travel but also provide professional scenic spot explanations, cultural science popularization, and shopping and food recommendations. The space is spacious and comfortable, bidding farewell to crowded and noisy environments. From picking up the group at the port to returning to the ship, we provide a “one-stop service,” eliminating the need to plan transportation and routes yourself, completely freeing your hands.
- In-depth Roaming, Covering Both Humanities and Nature Fukuoka, Kumamoto, and Kagoshima are characterized by unique ports, with distinct and non-overlapping daily themes: Fukuoka balances humanistic blessings and commercial district carnivals, Kumamoto focuses on ancient gardens, famous cities, and cute creature surroundings, and Kagoshima integrates volcanic spectacles and garden aesthetics. From thousand-year-old shrines and century-old gardens to active volcanoes and aquariums, from characteristic commercial streets to high-end department stores, you can experience the best of Kyushu’s attractions, food, and shopping all in one go.
- Truly Pure Play Without Deceptive Practices, Flexible and Free Time We firmly reject forced shopping and hidden consumption, and the itinerary is planned with sufficient free time - 2 hours of shopping at will in the Tenjin business district, 90 minutes of shopping for Kumamoto bear limited products at Tsuruya Department Store, meeting the individual needs of different tourists. The stay time at scenic spots is scientifically reasonable, ensuring both an in-depth tour experience and avoiding rushing, making every journey relaxed and comfortable.
- Dense Featured Experiences, Creating Exclusive Memories The itinerary includes multiple “must-experience” projects in Kyushu: touch the frog statue at Nyoirin-ji Temple to pray for peace, and seek academic amulets at Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine to gain good fortune; stroll through Kumamoto Castle to experience the grandeur of “Japan’s Three Famous Castles”, and purchase exclusive Kumamoto bear products at Tsuruya Department Store; In Kagoshima, choose to take a round-island tour of Sakurajima to see active volcanic eruptions, or admire the Japanese aesthetics of “borrowing Sakurajima scenery” at Sengan-en Garden. Each place can harvest unique travel memories.
- Thoughtful Details, Adaptable to Cruise Travel Accurately connect with the cruise ship’s arrival and departure times. The driver and guide will greet you at the port with a sign in advance, and sufficient time is reserved for the face-signing process to avoid delaying the itinerary. Every day’s return trip ensures that you arrive at the port before the latest boarding time, reserving buffer time for boarding, completely eliminating the “ship-rushing anxiety” of cruise tourists, and seamlessly connecting the entire itinerary with the cruise time.
Good to know
- Pre-Departure Preparation Guide:
- Document Preparation: Make sure to bring your original passport and photocopies (it's recommended to have 1-2 extra copies), as well as your cruise card. You may need to present them when disembarking, entering the country, and purchasing tickets for attractions to avoid loss.
- Expense Preparation: The itinerary does not include entrance fees for attractions, meals, or personal expenses. It is recommended to exchange an appropriate amount of Japanese Yen in cash in advance (some small shops and food stalls may not support credit card payments). Also, bring UnionPay cards or international credit cards for backup.
- Packing List: It is recommended to bring comfortable walking shoes, as some attractions (such as Dazaifu Omotesando and Kumamoto Castle) require long periods of walking. You can prepare portable rain gear to cope with possible light rain in winter in Japan.
- Useful Tools: Download Japanese translation software (such as Google Translate or Youdao Translate) and offline maps (such as Google Maps) in advance to facilitate communication and navigation during free activities. Activate international roaming on your mobile phone or purchase a local Japanese phone card to ensure smooth communication.
- Itinerary Safety and Discipline:
- Punctual Assembly: The daily assembly time and location are subject to the tour guide's notice. After the cruise ship docks, disembarkation requires orderly queuing. Be sure to arrive at the meeting point at the specified time to avoid affecting the entire group's itinerary due to personal lateness. Please wait at the designated location 15 minutes before returning to the ship. Do not leave the group without permission.
- Safety First: When visiting Sakurajima, you must comply with the scenic area's safety prompts and stay away from dangerous areas of volcanic activity. Please stand firm and hold tight when taking transportation facilities such as the Sakurajima ferry, and take good care of your personal belongings. Avoid going to remote areas during free activities, do not travel alone at night, and remember the tour guide's contact information and meeting point.
- Compliance with Regulations: Keep quiet in Japanese shrines, temples and other places. Photography is prohibited in some areas (which will be clearly marked). Please consciously abide by the rules. Garbage sorting is strictly required in Japan. Please carry the garbage generated during free activities with you and discard it in designated trash cans.
- Attractions and Consumption Tips:
Ticket Information: The ticket prices for each attraction have been clearly marked (such as Sengan-en Garden 1600 yen/person). You can purchase them yourself at the attraction's ticket office, and the tour guide can assist with communication. Kagoshima Sakurajima and the aquarium are two optional items, and you can plan in advance according to your interests.
Shopping Suggestions: Fukuoka Tenjin shopping district and Kumamoto Tsuruya Department Store are local official shopping areas. When purchasing cosmetics and souvenirs, please pay attention to the product shelf life and tax refund policy (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, and 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 Cake, Kumamoto horse meat sashimi, and Kagoshima black wagyu yakiniku. The tour guide can recommend well-reputed shops according to your taste.
- Emergency and Contact: Emergency Contact: Save the tour guide’s mobile phone number, the Royal Caribbean Spectrum of the Seas cruise service phone number, and the Chinese Consulate General in Fukuoka’s phone number (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 or port policies, the tour guide will notify and negotiate adjustments in a timely manner. Please cooperate. If an individual needs to temporarily change the itinerary due to special circumstances, they need to communicate and confirm with the tour guide in advance.
Words of Warmth: I hope you can experience the profoundness of human history and culture, as well as the healing of nature and cuteness, and enjoy a comfortable and pleasant cruise shore excursion filled with good memories and special souvenirs during your one-day trip to Kyushu!