One-week Japan Itinerary for repeat visitors (7)
(Fukuoka, Nagasaki, Kumamoto, Osaka Prefectures)
To foreign travelers who have already been to Japan many times and would like to visit more places in Japan!
We have created model routes outside the so-called “Golden Routes” such as Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, Kyoto, and Osaka. Please use it as a reference for your future itineraries.
The seventh route is a tour of Fukuoka, Nagasaki, Kumamoto, and Osaka Prefectures. We have created a travel route that will take 7 days and 6 nights, departing from and arriving at Narita International Airport, with a budget of no more than Yen 200,000.
This itinerary allows visitors to fully enjoy Japan’s proud culture and scenery, including six World Heritage sites (Sacred Island of Okinoshima and Associated Sites in the Munakata Region, and Industrial Revolution Heritage of Meiji era) and three national treasure buildings.
Table of Contents
Day1（Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture）
Day2（Munakata City, Fukuoka Prefecture）
Day3（Fukuoka city, Sasaguri Town, Fukuoka Prefecture）
Day4（Nagasaki city, Nagasaki Prefecture）
Day5（Kumamoto City, Uki City, Kumamoto Prefecture）
Day6（Arao City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Yanagawa City, Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture）
Day7（Kawachinagano City, Osaka）
Itinerary Model Plan Overview and Main Costs (per person)
Departure and arrival airports Kansai International Airport Destinations Fukuoka, Nagasaki, Kumamoto, Osaka Prefectures Overnight stay Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture Japan rail pass (Yen) 44,810 Accommodation for 7 days (Yen) 66,000 Meals for 7 days (Yen) 70,000 Other Expenses(Yen) 15,910 Total trip cost for 7 days (Yen) 196,720
Note: Japan rail pass is based on green car fare. Meals are calculated at 10,000 yen per day.
Day1（Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture）
1, Kansai International Airport
2, Fukuoka Tower
Recommended meal on Day 1
Modern-yaki (Japanese pancake including noodles)
Mizutaki (hot pot dish)
Game-ni (simmered chicken and root vegetables)
Day 1 Itinerary Details 1, From Kansai International Airport 2, To Fukuoka Tower Transportation Haruka No. 22 Limited Express to Kyoto Fare (Yen) Included in Japan rail pass Departure Station Kansai Airport Station Departure Time 12:14 Arrival Station Shin-Osaka Station Arrival Time 13:05 Lunchtime Around Shin-Osaka Station Transportation Kyushu Shinkansen Sakura No.559 to Kagoshima-Chuo Fare (Yen) Included in Japan rail pass Departure Station Shin-Osaka Station Departure Time 14:06 Arrival Station Hakata Station Arrival Time 16:42 Transportation 3 min. walk Transportation Bus (312 to Nokoto-semba) Fare (Yen) 240 Departure Station Hakata Bus Terminal 1F Departure Time 17:10 Arrival Station Fukuoka Tower South Exit Arrival Time 17:35 Transportation 1 min. walk Sightseeing spots, facilities 2, Fukuoka Tower URL https://www.fukuokatower.co.jp/ Admission fee (Yen) 800 2, From Fukuoka Tower 3, To Hakata Station Transportation 2 min. walk Transportation Bus (312 to Hakata Ekimae) Fare (Yen) 240 Departure Station Fukuoka Tower South Exit Departure Time 18:39 Arrival Station Hakata Ekimae A Arrival Time 19:02 Example of Accommodations ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Fukuoka URL https://www.anacrowneplaza-fukuoka.jp/ Standard twin 22.5 sq.m. 2 persons per room No meals Price per person for 3 nights (Yen) 28,500 Recommended meal on Day 1 Modern-yaki (japanese pancake including noodles) Mizutaki (hot pot dish) Game-ni (simmered chicken and root vegetables)
Day2 (Munakata City, Fukuoka Prefecture）
1, Munakata-Taisha Shrine (Hetsumiya Shrine) (World Heritage)
2, shinpoukan
3, Munakata-Taisha Shrine (Nakatsu-miya Shrine) (World Heritage)
4, Munakata-Taisha Shrine Okitsumiya Shrine
Recommended meal on Day 2
Sukiyaki chicken
Source:Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries web site
Tohei (black sea eel) nabe (hot pot dish)
Source: Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries web site
Motsu nabe (giblets cooked in a hot pot )
Day 2 Itinerary Details From Hakata Station 1, To Munakata-taisha Shrine (Hengu Shrine) Transportation Kagoshima Main Line rapid train to Mojiko Fare (Yen) Included in Japan rail pass Departure Station Hakata Station Departure Time 08:08 Arrival Station Tougo Station Arrival Time 08:40 Transportation 2 min. walk Transportation Bus (1 to Kouno-minatoba) Fare (Yen) 200 Departure Station Tougo ekimae Departure Time 08:54 Arrival Station Munakata Taisha-mae Arrival Time 09:04 Sightseeing spots, facilities 1, Munakata-taisha Shrine (Hetsumiya Shrine) URL https://munakata-taisha.or.jp/ Admission fee (Yen) Free 1, From Munakata-taisha Shrine (Hetsumiya Shrine) 2, To Shinpoukan (in the precincts of Munakata-taisha Shrine) Sightseeing spots, facilities 2, Shinpoukan URL https://munakata-taisha.or.jp/ Admission fee (Yen) 800 2, From Shinpoukan 3, To Munakata-taisha Shrine (Nakatsu-miya Shrine) Transportation Bus (1-2 to Koyodai 6-chome) Fare (Yen) 210 Departure Station Munakata-taisha-mae Departure Time 10:18 Arrival Station Kouno-minato-Hatoba Arrival Time 10:34 Transportation Munakata City Ferry Oshima route to Oshima Fare (Yen) 570 Departure Station Kouno-minato-Hatoba Ferry Terminal Departure Time 11:15 Arrival Station Oshima Port Arrival Time 11:30 Lunchtime Around Oshima Port Transportation Oshima Rental Bicycle Fare (Yen) 800 Sightseeing spots, facilities 3, Munakata-taisha Shrine (Nakatsu-miya Shrine) URL https://munakata-taisha.or.jp/ Admission fee (Yen) Free 3, From Munakata-taisha Shrine (Nakatsu-miya Shrine) 4, To Munakata-taisha Shrine Okitsumiya Shrine Sightseeing spots, facilities 4, Munakata-taisha Shrine Okitsumiya Shrine URL https://www.okinoshima-heritage.jp/ Admission fee (Yen) Free 4, From Munakata-taisha Shrine Okitsumiya Shrine To Hakata Station Transportation Munakata City ferry Oshima route to Kouno-minato Fare (Yen) 570 Departure Station Oshima Port Departure Time 16:20 Arrival Station Kouno-minato-Hatoba Ferry Terminal Arrival Time 16:45 Transportation Bus (1-2 to JR Tougo Station) Fare (Yen) 370 Departure Station Kouno-minato-Hatoba Departure Time 17:19 Arrival Station Togou Ekimae Arrival Time 17:38 Transportation Kagoshima Main Line Rapid to Omuta Fare (Yen) Included in Japan rail pass Departure Station Tougo Station Departure Time 17:49 Arrival Station Hakata Station Arrival Time 18:19 Recommended meal on Day 2 Sukiyaki chicken Tohei (black sea eel) nabe (hot pot dish) Motsu nabe (giblets cooked in a hot pot )
Day3（Fukuoka city, Sasaguri City, Fukuoka Prefecture）
1, Hakozaki Shrine (National Important Cultural Property)
2, Tochoji Temple
3, Shofukuji Temple (National Historic Site)
4, Kushida Shrine
5, Nanzoin
6, Sumiyoshi Shrine (National Important Cultural Property)
Recommended meals on Day 3
Hakata Ramen
Spicy fish eggs
Tetsunabe Gyoza
Day 3 Itinerary details From Hakata Station 1, To Hakozaki Shrine Transportation Kagoshima Main Line to Yoshizuka Fare (Yen) Included in Japan rail pass Departure Station Hakata station Departure Time 08:05 Arrival Station Yoshizuka station Arrival Time 08:07 Transportation 14 min. walk Sightseeing spots, facilities 1, Hakozaki Shrine URL https://www.hakozakigu.or.jp/ Admission fee (Yen) Free 1, From Hakozaki Shrine 2, To Tochoji Temple Transportation 3 min. walk Transportation Bus (74 to Tenjin) Fare (Yen) 240 Departure Station Hakozaki 1-chome Departure Time 09:08 Arrival Station Gofukumachi Oshima Ganka Arrival Time 09:15 Transportation 7 min. walk Sightseeing spots, facilities 2, Tochoji Temple URL https://www.tochoji.net/ Admission fee (Yen) Free 2, From Tochoji Temple 3, To Shofukuji Temple Transportation 3 min. walk Sightseeing spots, facilities 3, Shofukuji Temple URL http://shofukuji.or.jp/wp/ Admission fee (Yen) Free 3, From Shofukuji Temple 4, To Kushida Shrine Transportation 5 min. walk Sightseeing spots, facilities 4, Kushida Shrine URL http://kushida.main.jp/ Admission fee (Yen) Free Lunchtime around Kushida Shrine 4, From Kushida Shrine 5, To Nanzoin Temple Transportation 16 min. walk Transportation Fukuhoku Yutaka Line to Shin-Iizuka Fare (Yen) Included in Japan rail pass Departure Station Hakata Station Departure Time 12:28 Arrival Station Kido Nanzoin-mae Station Arrival Time 12:54 Transportation 3 min. walk Sightseeing spots, facilities 5, Nanzoin URL https://nanzoin.net/ Admission fee (Yen) Free 5, From Nanzoin Temple 6, To Sumiyoshi Shrine Transportation Fukuhoku Yutaka Line to Hakata Fare (Yen) Included in Japan rail pass Departure Station Kido Nanzoin-mae Station Departure Time 14:35 Arrival Station Hakata Station Arrival Time 15:00 Transportation 16 min. walk Sightseeing spots, facilities 6, Sumiyoshi Shrine URL https://www.nihondaiichisumiyoshigu.jp/ Admission fee (Yen) Free 6, From Sumiyoshi Shrine To Hakata Station Transportation 16 min. walk Recommended meals on Day 3 Hakata Ramen Spicy fish eggs Tetsunabe Gyoza
Day4（Nagasaki city, Nagasaki Prefecture））
1, Sofukuji Temple (National Treasure)
2, Oura Church (World Heritage, National Treasure)
3, Glover Garden (World Heritage)
4, Dejima
5, Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum
6, Nagasaki Peace Statue
7, Inasayama Observatory
Recommended meals on Day 4
Nagasaki chanpon
Nagasaki Sara Udon
Shippku cuisine (Chinese table cuisine)
Day 4 Itinerary Details From Hakata Station 1, To Sofukuji Temple Transportation Kasasagi Relay Kamome No. 9 Limited Express to Takeo Onsen Fare (Yen) Included in Japan rail pass Departure Station Hakata Station Departure Time 08:10 Arrival Station Takeo Onsen Station Arrival Time 09:16 Transportation Nishi-Kyushu Shinkansen Kamome No.9 to Nagasaki Fare (Yen) Included in Japan rail pass Departure Station Takeo Onsen Station Departure Time 09:19 Arrival Station Nagasaki Station Arrival Time 09:50 Transportation Bus (to Mogi) Fare (Yen) 160 Departure Station Nagasaki Station South Entrance Departure Time 10:00 Arrival Station Sofukuji Iriguchi Arrival Time 10:12 Sightseeing spots, facilities 1, Sofukuji Temple URL https://www.at-nagasaki.jp/ Admission fee (Yen) 300 1, From Sofukuji Temple 2, To Oura Church Transportation 5 min. walk Transportation Nagasaki Electric Tramway Line No.5 to Ishibashi Fare (Yen) 140 Departure Station Shimin Kaikan Departure Time 11:11 Arrival Station Oura Cathedral Arrival Time 11:25 Sightseeing spots, facilities 2, Oura Church URL https://nagasaki-oura-church.jp/ Admission fee (Yen) 1,000 Lunchtime Around Oura Tenshudo 2, From Oura Church 3, To Glover Garden Transportation 2 min. walk Sightseeing spots, facilities 3, Glover Garden URL https://glover-garden.jp/ Admission fee (Yen) 620 3, From Glover Garden 4, To Dejima Transportation Nagasaki Electric Tramway Line No.5 to Hotarujaya Fare (Yen) 140 Departure Station Oura Cathedral Departure Time 14:39 Arrival Station Shinchi Chinatown Station Arrival Time 14:46 Transportation 1 min. walk Sightseeing spots, facilities 4, Dejima URL https://nagasakidejima.jp/ Admission fee (Yen) 520 4, From Dejima 5, To Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum Transportation 1 min. walk Transportation Nagasaki Electric Tramway Line No.5 to Akasako Fare (Yen) 140 Departure Station Dejima Station Departure Time 15:35 Arrival Station Atomic Bomb Museum Station Arrival Time 15:51 Transportation 3 min. walk Sightseeing spots, facilities 5, Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum URL https://nabmuseum.jp/genbaku/ Admission fee (Yen) 200 5, From Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum 6, To Peace Memorial Statue Transportation 8 min. walk Sightseeing spots, facilities 6, Nagasaki Peace Statue URL https://www.discover-nagasaki.com/ Admission fee (Yen) Free 6, From Peace Memorial Statue 7, To Inasayama observatory Transportation 10 min. walk Transportation Bus (to Nagasaki Shinchi Terminal) Fare (Yen) 160 Departure station Shiroei-machi Departure Time 17:44 Arrival station Rope-way Arrival Time 17:51 Transportation Nagasaki Ropeway to Mt. Inasa Fare (Yen) 1,250 Departure station Fuchi Jinsha Station Departure Time 18:00 Arrival station Inasa-dake Station Arrival Time 18:05 Sightseeing spots, facilities 7, Inasayama Observatory URL https://www.inasayama.com/ Admission fee (Yen) Free 7, From Inasayama observatory To Kumamoto Station Transportation Nagasaki Ropeway to Fuchi Shrine Fare (Yen) Included in round-trip fare Departure station Inasa-dake Station Departure Time 18:45 Arrival station Fuchi Jinsha Station Arrival Time 18:50 Transportation Bus (to Dialand) Fare (Yen) 160 Departure station Rope-way Departure Time 18:54 Arrival station Nagasaki Eki-mae Arrival Time 19:01 Lunchtime around Nagasaki Station Transportation Nishi-Kyushu Shinkansen Kamome No.58 to Takeo Onsen Fare (Yen) Included in Japan rail pass Departure station Nagasaki Station Departure Time 20:20 Arrival station Takeo Onsen Station Arrival Time 20:51 Transportation Midori 58 Limited No.58 Express to Hakata Fare (Yen) Included in Japan rail pass Departure station Takeo Onsen Station Departure Time 20:57 Arrival station Shin-Tosu Station Arrival Time 21:29 Transportation Kyushu Shinkansen Tsubame No.339 to Kumamoto Fare (Yen) Included in Japan rail pass Departure station Shin-Tosu Station Departure Time 21:36 Arrival station Kumamoto Station Arrival Time 22:12 Example of Accommodations ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Kumamoto New Sky URL https://www.ihg.com/ Deluxe Twin Room 27.1 sq.m. 2 persons per room No meals Price per person for 3 nights (Yen) 37,500 Recommended meals on Day 4 Nagasaki chanpon Nagasaki Sara Udon Shippku cuisine (Chinese table cuisine)
Day5（Kumamoto City, Uki City, Kumamoto Prefecture）
1, Kumamoto Castle (National Important Cultural Property)
2, Misumi Nishi Port (World Heritage)
Recommended meal on Day 5
horse-meat sashimi
Tai-pin-en (wonton soup)
Ikinari Dago (sweet potato dumplings)
Day 5 Itinerary Details From Kumamoto Station 1, To Kumamoto Castle Transportation Kumamoto City Tram Line A to Keigun-machi Fare (Yen) 170 Departure Station Kumamoto Station Departure Time 08:36 Arrival station Hanabatacho Station Arrival Time 08:49 Transportation 4 min. walk Sightseeing spots, facilities 1, Kumamoto Castle URL https://castle.kumamoto-guide.jp/ Admission fee (Yen) 800 1, From Kumamoto Castle 2, To Misumi Nishi Port Transportation Bus (A4-2 to Tasaki Bashi) Fare (Yen) 170 Departure Station Shiyakusho-mae/Nihon-Yusei-yoko Departure Time 11:06 Arrival station Kumamoto Station Arrival Time 11:23 Transportation Misumi Line to Misumi Fare (Yen) Included in Japan rail pass Departure station Kumamoto Station Departure time 11:33 Arrival station Misumi Station Arrival time 12:27 Lunchtime Around Misumi station Transportation Bus (to Sun pearl) Fare (Yen) 220 Departure station Misumi Sanko Departure time 13:35 Arrival station Misumi Nishiko-mae Arrival time 13:38 Sightseeing spots, facilities 2, Misumi Nishi Port URL https://www.welcomekyushu.jp/ Admission fee (Yen) Free 2, From Misumi Nishi Port To Kumamoto Station Transportation Bus (to Misumi Sanko) Fare (Yen) 220 Departure station Misumi Nishiko-mae Departure time 15:23 Arrival station Misumi Sanko Arrival time 15:28 Transportation Misumi line to Kumamoto Fare (Yen) Included in Japan rail pass Departure station Misumi Station Departure time 16:09 Arrival station Kumamoto Station Arrival time 17:01 Recommended meal on Day 5 horse-meat sashimi Tai-pin-en (wonton soup) Ikinari Dago (sweet potato dumplings)
Day6（Arao City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Yanagawa City, Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture）
1, Manda Mine, Miike Coal Mine (World Heritage)
2, Yanagawa
3, Kora Taisha Shrine (National Important Cultural Property)
Recommended meals on Day 6
Yanagawa nabe (hot pot dish)
Eel steamed in Seiro
Kurume Ramen
Day 6 Itinerary Details From Fukui Station 1, To Manda Mine, Miike Coal Mine Transportation Kagoshima Main Line to Tosu Fare (Yen) Included in Japan rail pass Departure Station Kumamoto Station Departure Time 08:30 Arrival station Arao Station Arrival Time 09:16 Transportation Bus (to Arao Bus Center) Fare (Yen) 160 Departure Station Arao Station Departure Time 09:25 Arrival station Myoken Arrival Time 09:32 Transportation 5 min. walk Sightseeing spots, facilities 1, Manda Mine, Miike Coal Mine URL https://www.welcomekyushu.jp/ Admission fee (Yen) 410 1, From Manda Mine, Miike Coal Mine 2, To Yanagawa Transportation 6 min. walk Transportation Bus (to Arao Station) Fare (Yen) 160 Departure Station Kurakake Naka Departure Time 10:40 Arrival station Arao Station Arrival Time 10:50 Transportation Kagoshima Main Line to Ginsui Fare (Yen) Included in Japan rail pass Departure Station Arao Station Departure Time 11:03 Arrival station Omuta Station Arrival Time 11:07 Transportation Nishitetsu Tenjin Omuta Line express to Nishitetsu Fukuoka Fare (Yen) 360 Departure Station Omuta Station Departure Time 11:30 Arrival station Nishitetsu Yanagawa Station Arrival Time 11:43 Lunchtime At Nishitetsu Yanagawa Station area Sightseeing spots, facilities 2, Yanagawa URL https://www.yanagawa-net.com/ Admission fee (Yen) Free 2, From Yanagawa 3, To Kora Taisha Shrine Transportation Nishitetsu Tenjin Omuta Line express to Nishitetsu Fukuoka Fare (Yen) 410 Departure Station Nishitetsu Yanagawa Station Departure Time 14:14 Arrival station Nishitetsu Kurume Station Arrival Time 14:30 Transportation Bus (1-1 to Shinai Gakuin Kurume) Fare (Yen) 260 Departure Station Nishitetsu Kurume Departure Time 14:46 Arrival station Miimachi Arrival Time 14:59 Transportation 34 min. walk Sightseeing spots, facilities 3, Kora Taisha Shrine URL http://www.kourataisya.or.jp/ Admission fee (Yen) Free 3, From Kora Taisha Shrine To Kumamoto Station Transportation 33 min. walk Transportation Bus (1 to Nishitetsu Kurume) Fare (Yen) 210 Departure Station Kurume Univ. Departure Time 17:04 Arrival station Nishitetsu Kurume Arrival Time 17:20 Dinnertime At Nishitetsu Kurume Station Transportation Bus (1 to JR Kurume Station) Fare (Yen) 170 Departure Station Nishitetsu Kurume Departure Time 19:06 Arrival station JR Kurume Station Arrival Time 19:16 Transportation Kyushu Shinkansen Sakura No.565 to Kagoshima Chuo Fare (Yen) Included in Japan rail pass Departure station Kurume Station Departure Time 19:22 Arrival Station Kumamoto Station Arrival Time 19:45 Recommended meals on Day 6 Yanagawa nabe (hot pot dish) Eel steamed in seiro Kurume Ramen
Day7（Kawachinagano City, Osaka）
1, Kanshinji Temple (National Treasure)
Recommended Meals on Day 7
Okonomiyaki (japanese pancake)
Whale Harikari Nabe (hot pot dish)
Red ginger Tempura
Source: Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries web site
Day 7 Itinerary Details From Kumamoto Station 1, To Kanshinji Temple Transportation Kyushu Shinkansen Sakura No. 559 to Shin-Osaka Fare (Yen) Included in Japan rail pass Departure Station Kumamoto Station Departure Time 08:00 Arrival station Shin-Osaka Station Arrival Time 11:28 Lunchtime Around Shin-Osaka Station Transportation Midosuji Line to Nakamozu Fare (Yen) 280 Departure Station Shin-Osaka Sta. Departure Time 09:34 Arrival Station Namba Station Arrival Time 12:39 Transportation Nankai Koya Line Sub Express to Rinkan Denentoshi Fare (Yen) 570 Departure Station Namba Sta. Departure Time 12:45 Arrival Station Kawachinagano Station Arrival Time 13:16 Transportation Bus (to Kobuki) Fare (Yen) 320 Departure Station Kawachinagano Station Departure Time 13:25 Arrival Station Kanshinji Temple Arrival Time 13:37 Sightseeing spots, facilities 1, Kanshinji Temple URL https://www.kanshinji.com/ Admission fee (Yen) 300 1, From Kanshinji Temple To Kansai International Airport Transportation Bus (to Kobuka-sen Kawachinaganoeki-mae) Fare (Yen) 320 Departure Station Kanshinji Temple Departure Time 14:10 Arrival Station Kawachinagano Station Arrival Time 14:22 Transportation Kintetsu Nagano Line Semi-express to Osaka Abenobashi Fare (Yen) 570 Departure Station Kawachinagano Station Departure Time 14:32 Arrival Station Furuichi Station Arrival Time 15:43 Transportation Kintetsu Minami-Osaka Line Sectional Express to Osaka Abenobashi Fare (Yen) Included in the fare from Kawachinagano Station Departure Station Furuichi Station Departure Time 14:54 Arrival Station Osaka Abenobashi Station Arrival Time 15:12 Transportation 1 minute walk Transportation Haruka No.35 Limited Express to Kansai Airport Fare (Yen) Included in Japan rail pass Departure Station Tennoji Station Departure Time 15:17 Arrival Station Kansai Airport Station Arrival Time 15:50 Recommended Meals on Day 7 Okonomiyaki (japanese pancake) Whale Harikari Nabe (hot pot dish) Red ginger tempura