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Travel southwards to enjoy the vibrant Kyushu Island in this trip full of bustling cities, historic relics, great cuisine, thrilling natural beauty, and cultural monuments.

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About Kyoto

<p>It is a city steeped in history and tradition.<br>Having served as Japan's capital for over a thousand years, Kyoto remains a repository of cultural wealth and architectural wonders. From the blossoming cherry trees in spring to the breathtaking autumn foliage, the city radiates charm in every season. The harmonious blend of tradition and innovation offers a multifaceted experience for visitors seeking to enjoy Japan's wonderful heritage.&nbsp;</p>

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Kyoto

Kansai, Japan

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About Nagasaki

Nagasaki is the capital and the largest city of Nagasaki Prefecture on the island of Kyushu in Japan. It became a center of Portuguese and Dutch influence in the 16th through 19th centuries, and the Churches and Christian Sites in Nagasaki have been proposed for inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Part of Nagasaki was home to a major Imperial Japanese Navy base during the First Sino-Japanese War and Russo-Japanese War. Its name means "long cape". During World War II, the American atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki made Nagasaki the second and, to date, last city in the world to experience a nuclear attack.

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Nagasaki

Kyushu, Japan

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About Fukuoka

Fukuoka is the capital city of Fukuoka Prefecture and is situated on the northern shore of the island of Kyushu in Japan. It is the most populous city on the island, followed by Kitakyushu. It is the largest city and metropolitan area west of Keihanshin. As of 2015, Fukuoka is Japan’s fifth largest city, having passed the population of Kobe. Since the founding of Kyoto in 794, this marks the first time that a city west of the Kinki region has a larger population than Kyoto. In ancient times, however, the area near Fukuoka, the Chikushi region, was thought by some historians to have possibly been even more influential than the Yamato region.

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Fukuoka

Kyushu, Japan

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About Hiroshima

Hiroshima is the capital of Hiroshima Prefecture and the largest city in the Chugoku region of western Honshu - the largest island of Japan. The city's name means "Broad Island" in Japanese. Hiroshima is best known as the first city in history to be targeted by a nuclear weapon when the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) dropped an atomic bomb on the city at 8:15 a.m. on August 6, 1945, near the end of World War II. Hiroshima has a humid subtropical climate characterized by mild winters and hot humid summers.

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Hiroshima

Chugoku, Japan

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About Osaka

<p>The city&rsquo;s mix of friendly locals, vibrant markets, cutting-edge technology, and rich tapestry of culture and art makes it a diverse and fascinating destination.&nbsp;</p>

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Osaka

Kansai, Japan

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About Tokyo

<p>It is packed with vibrant neighborhoods with a unique cultural identity, technological charm, futuristic innovation, and sumo tournaments as well as breathtaking museums, culinary delights, great shopping, and lively nightlife. Japanese culture is renowned for its exceptional hospitality, and Tokyo is no exception. From the moment you arrive, the warm smiles of the Japanese people will welcome you. &nbsp;Ready to start packing your bags? Here are a few of Tokyo&rsquo;s must-sees.</p>

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Kanto, Japan

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City name
Date
Nights
1.
Kyoto, Japan
2 nights

En-route: Attaractions on the way.

1.1
Nara
1.2
Kotohira Shrine
1.3
Megijima Island
1.4
Itsukushima
1.5
Yufuin
1.6
Takasakiyama Natural Zoological Garden
1.7
Takamatsu
1.8
Kinrin Lake
1.9
Mount Yufu
1.10
Harmony Land
2.
Nagasaki, Japan
2 nights

En-route: Attaractions on the way.

2.1
Musashizuka Park
2.2
Kawachi Fujien Wisteria Garden
2.3
Kumamoto
2.4
Mount Aso
2.5
Shiranoe Botanical Garden
2.6
Yufuin
2.7
Kinrin Lake
2.8
Marc Chagall Yufuinkinrinko Museum
2.9
Mount Yufu
2.10
Kijima Kogen Park
3.
Fukuoka, Japan
2 nights

En-route: Attaractions on the way.

3.1
Kintai Bridge
3.2
Harmony Land
3.3
Yufuin
3.4
Mount Yufu
3.5
Kinrin Lake
3.6
Nokonoshima Island Park
3.7
Kijima Kogen Park
3.8
Takasakiyama Natural Zoological Garden
3.9
Mount Tsurumi
3.10
African Safari
4.
Hiroshima, Japan
2 nights

En-route: Attaractions on the way.

4.1
Nara
4.2
Megijima Island
4.3
Kotohira Shrine
4.4
Ogijima Island
4.5
Shodo Island
4.6
Iya Valley
4.7
Takamatsu
4.8
Okunoshima (Rabbit Island)
4.9
Sanbutsu-ji
4.10
Awaji Island
5.
Osaka, Japan
2 nights

En-route: Attaractions on the way.

5.1
Kobe
5.2
Mount Fuji
5.3
Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park
5.4
Nabana No Sato
5.5
Gifu
5.6
Shizuoka
5.7
Lake Yamanaka
5.8
Minami Alps National Park
5.9
Takayama
5.10
Matsumoto
6.
Tokyo, Japan
3 nights