Ultimate Kyushu in 4 Days: Nagasaki, Saga & Fukuoka

Itinerary created by

Ryuichi Matsuno

What you’ll do

Explore Nagasaki’s history and island ruins, experience Saga’s ceramics, coastline, and hot springs, then finish in Fukuoka with canal cruising and legendary local cuisine, all in one seamless 4-day journey.
For Day 2, Battleship island (Hashima) Island cruise, book in advance as same-day tickets are almost impossible.
For Day 4 resrve for the Yanaga river cruise. My top pick is Hakushu Kanko.

Day 1

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Nagasaki's Island Airport

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Best champon in Ngasaki, means best in the world!

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A Hidden Gem for Authentic Champon

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Spectacles Bridge with the reflection view

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A World Apart: The legendary island where East met West.

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Light of hope under the atomic bomb remains

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Tragedy of a bombed Mary

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A Prayer for Peace at Ground Zero

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The Gift of Clean Water

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Gateway to Peace Park

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Gateway to Cocowalk Mall

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Beautiful Shrine at Inasa's Base

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The Transformation of Light is stunning

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Nagasaki's Modern Gateway

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Local Gold: Nagasaki’s Premier Seafood Spot

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Hotel Monterey Nagasaki

An antique-style hotel inspired by the heritage of Portugal.

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Day 2

Hotel Monterey Nagasaki

An antique-style hotel inspired by the heritage of Portugal.

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The Miracle of Silence: Japan’s Oldest Gothic Cathedral

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Home of the "Scottish Samurai" who moved Japan

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The Waterfront Basecamp: A convenient lifestyle hub

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Dead City from the 007 Skyfall

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A must see soul of the Gunkanjima(Battleship) island!

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Birthplace of Nagasaki Champon and Saraudon

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Nagasaki's Modern Gateway

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Full of Nagasaki local foods gifts

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Don't miss the souvenir shop with Imari ware

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Takeo Onsen: Kyoto-ya

A Time-Traveler’s Retreat in Saga

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Yumotoso Toyokan

Traditional Onsen with 400 years of history

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Day 3

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Don't miss the souvenir shop with Imari ware

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Gateway to Porcelain Town

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Alley of centuries of sustainability

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The Porcelain Shrine of Arita with train crossing!

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Saga's Central Hub

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Gateway to Coastal Karatsu

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Morning market so earlier, the better

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Fresh Live! Yobuko Squid Experience

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Explore via Squid boat or Observe via Whale boat?

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the Dancing Crane Castle

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Picturesque Castle Bridge

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Historical masterpiece by the architect of Tokyo Station

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Karatsu festivals huge Hikiyama Float displayed

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Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station

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Kamenoi Hotel Yanagawa

The Waterside Retreat in the City of Canals

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Kamenoi Hotel Yanagawa

The Waterside Retreat in the City of Canals

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Gateway to Canal City

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Fukuoka-style udon is one of the best in Japan!

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5min from walk from the sation and best value

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Day 4

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Gateway to Canal City

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Kamenoi Hotel Yanagawa

The Waterside Retreat in the City of Canals

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The famous Ninja boatman!

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Best unagi eel in Fukuoka, since 1860

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Historic Clan Villa,Garden and Musuem

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Dazaifu former western capital of Japan

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Starbucks meats the Art of Wood

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The Shrine of the Scholar God

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Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station

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Authentic Tonkotsu Pork broth ramen

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Motsunabe hot pot even for solo travelers

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The Ultimate Hub of Kyushu Flavors

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