Kyushu Tours, by Kyushu Locals
Guided tours, road trips and private journeys across Japan's most underrated island. Planned by locals, built around you.
Travellers who trusted us with their trip
Japan's south, without the crowds
Considering Japan but not sure where? Kyushu is the island the tourist trail skips and the reason to come south.
Onsen country
Beppu and Yufuin sit on some of Japan’s richest hot-spring fields with steam rising straight out of the streets.
A food island
Hakata ramen, yuzu-kosho, fresh-off-the-boat seafood and shochu. Kyushu eats differently to the rest of Japan.
Room to breathe
Volcanoes, gorges and coastline with a fraction of the crowds you’ll find on the Tokyo–Kyoto trail.
Living landscapes
Stand on the rim of an active caldera at Aso, then soak it off in a mountain onsen the same afternoon.
Choose Your Travel Style
Explore Fukuoka and Kyushu your way. Select your preferred travel style from the options below, then let us do all the work. Our experienced Fukuoka-based team will create an itinerary filled with expert insights and local passion.
Small Group Tours
- Join a small group of like-minded travellers
- Enjoy seamless, all-inclusive travel
- Discover Kyushu with an expert guide
Join our Cherry Blossom, November or December Autumn Tours with an English-speaking guide, traveling on a comfortable tour bus. Hotels, meals, and entrance fees are all included, perfect for singles, couples, or small groups who enjoy meeting other travelers.
Road Trip
- Enjoy total freedom with none of the hassle
- Follow a carefully planned route with must-see stops
- Relax knowing your hotels and logistics are all arranged
Travel by rental car just you, your family or friends. We'll do all the planning and make all arrangements. Includes a detailed daily step-by-step itinerary and on-the-road support service.
Private Tour
- Travel exclusively with your own group of family & friends
- All-inclusive package for a seamless experience
- Expert English-speaking guide by your side
Your own private tour bus, with hotels, meals and entrance fees all included, accompanied by an English-speaking guide. Recommended for groups of 4 or more who want a private guided tour with family or friends.
Train Trip
- Travel with or without a guide
- Enjoy a seamless, pre-arranged journey
- Step-by-step itinerary with full support
Travel by train just you, your family or friends with an option to be accompanied by an English-speaking guide. We'll do all the planning and make all arrangements. Includes a detailed daily step-by-step itinerary and support service while travelling.
About Kyushu Journeys
Kyushu Journeys is owned and managed by someone who actually lives here, not a booking desk reselling packages. Every itinerary is built from scratch around your group, your pace and the places worth your time, and you work with a small local team that sees your trip through from first enquiry to final day. That's how you skip the tourist traps and see the real Kyushu.
Learn more about us and our passions
Tell us what you have in mind
Share a rough idea of dates, group and interests. We'll come back with honest, local advice and a plan built around you. No obligation.