• Mekari Parking Area - Embark on a Wonderful Adventure

Meeting Point & Pick-up:
08:30 – Lawson (Oriental Hotel Fukuoka Hakata Station Chikushi Exit)
※ Please arrive at least 15 minutes before departure. The bus will depart promptly and will not wait for latecomers.
09:40 – Kitakyushu | Mekari Parking Area (Approx. 20 min, free time)
Take a brief pause at Mekari PA, a favored rest area with a view of the stunning Kanmon Strait. From the observation deck, enjoy sweeping views of the strait where Honshu and Kyushu converge. Visitors can also explore local specialties and souvenirs from both Kitakyushu and Shimonoseki — an ideal spot to appreciate the scenery and collect regional delights.

• Akiyoshido - 10:50 – Yamaguchi | Akiyoshido Cave – One of Japan’s Largest Limestone Caves.
  Akiyoshido, a designated Special Natural Monument, extends 10.7 km, making it Japan’s second longest and one of the largest limestone caves. Situated 100 meters underground beneath Akiyoshidai Quasi-National Park, the cave offers a 1 km sightseeing route. With a constant temperature of around 17°C year-round, it remains cool in summer and warm in winter. Inside, visitors will find stalactites, stalagmites, and vast terraced limestone formations that are valuable geological specimens. Formed over a million years ago, Akiyoshido presents a mysterious underground realm showcasing Earth’s ancient history and the marvels of nature.
• Motonosumi Inari Shrine - 14:00 – Yamaguchi | Motonosumi Inari Shrine
  Chosen by CNN as one of the most beautiful places in Japan, Motonosumi Inari Shrine in Nagato City is renowned for its 123 red torii gates extending from the hillside to the cliffs overlooking the sea, creating a stunning contrast with the blue ocean and sky.

Challenging Offering Box: Unlike typical shrines, its offertory box is positioned 6 meters high on a torii gate. Successfully tossing a coin in is believed to bring good fortune! For those who miss, a standard offertory box is also available nearby.

Ryugu no Shiofuki (Dragon Palace Blowhole): In winter, crashing waves force seawater through rock crevices, spraying up to 30 meters high with a roaring sound like a dragon’s breath. Under sunlight, rainbows sometimes appear — a spectacular sight!
If the Motonosumi Inari Shrine is closed, it will be replaced with Fukuoku Inari Shrine.

• Tsunoshima Ohashi - 15:20 – Yamaguchi | Tsunoshima Bridge
  One of Japan’s most picturesque bridges, Tsunoshima Bridge spans 1,780 meters across the shimmering blue sea. Often featured in TV commercials, the breathtaking harmony of the bridge with the turquoise waters makes it a photographer’s paradise.

15:50 – Return Journey
End of the day’s tour and begin the return trip.

18:30 – Fukuoka | Lawson Hakata Station Chikushi Exit
Tour concludes.

• Pick up and drop off at meeting point
• Multilingual tour guide
• Tourist air-conditioned vehicle
• Parking fees

• Lunch
• Personal expenses
• Ticket of Akiyoshidō

Experience the breathtaking landscapes and geological marvels of Northern Kyushu on this day tour. Start at the Mekari Parking Area, where you can enjoy stunning views of the Kanmon Strait. Then, venture into Akiyoshido Cave, Japan’s second-largest limestone cave, showcasing captivating geological formations. Visit the charming Motonosumi Inari Shrine, renowned for its vibrant red torii gates and the intriguing offering box challenge. Conclude the tour with the picturesque Tsunoshima Bridge, a photographer’s paradise. Seize this opportunity to discover some of Japan’s most exquisite natural attractions.

• Discover Akiyoshido Cave, a 10.7 km limestone cave
• Visit Motonosumi Inari Shrine, featuring 123 red torii gates
• Relish the scenic vistas from Tsunoshima Bridge
• Tour duration: around 10 hours, including multiple stops and leisure time
• During the Obon holiday period (August 9 – August 17) and on weekends and national holidays from September to November (September 15, September 23, October 13, November 3, and November 24), visits to Motonosumi Inari Shrine will be replaced with Fukuoku Inari Shrine (30–40 minutes stop).
• This is a group tour with guests from various countries. The guide will provide explanations in multiple languages.
• Due to the booking platform’s privacy settings, we can’t see your email address， please inform us your email address after booking. We will send you an email around 9 PM the night before your departure, which will include information about the guide, driver, and vehicle license plate.
• Vehicle type will be arranged based on the group size and cannot be specified in advance
• Bring some cash, as credit cards may not be accepted at certain Locations.
• Please note: Bad weather, traffic conditions, or crowding during Japanese holidays and peak seasons may cause delays in return time. As a result, some attractions may be shortened, rescheduled, or canceled. We recommend not scheduling other activities or transportation after the tour.
• The guide will be at the meeting point with a yellow Gogoday flag.Simply provide your booking name to join.Be sure to arrive 15minutes early.No refunds will be given for latecomers or those who don’t show up.
• If the participants less than 13 person, the tour guide will also service as the driver，and only provide basic commentary

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.