ACROSS KYUSHU

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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE TOUR PACKAGE

HIKING IN ISLAND

Japan is consist of over 14,000 islands and Fukue Island one of them. The island has so much to offer.

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OCEAN LANDSCAPES

One of the highlights of the Kyushu Tour is not only hiking, but also visiting spots where you can experience the ocean landscapes. On Fukue Island in the Goto Islands, we visit a lighthouse perched on a cliff overlooking the East China Sea.

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LOCAL DISTILLERY

We visit a local distillery in Fukue island to learn about Shochu making and have a taste of local Shochu.

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JAPAN'S UNIQUE HIDDEN CHRISTIANITY THAT THRIVED IN REMOTE ISLANDS

During the period of christianity prohibited, those who quietly keep their belief in Christianity are called ‘Kakure Kirishitan ‘Hidden Christians’, who quietly pray in the Goto Islands and form their own unique faith.

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HIKING AROUND VOLCANO

There are lots of Volcano in Kyushu. Mt.Aso is one of them. You can experience the activities of the earth up close, such as the smoke rising from the craters.

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ONSEN

Onsen" is the term for a hot spring though also used to describe the inns and facilities built around the springs. There are thousands throughout the country. We will relax in Onsen after the hike, where we stay.

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TOUR LEADER FLUENT IN ENGLISH AND JAPANESE

Your tour leader, who is fluent in both English and Japanese, is there to ensure that you achieve the full potential of the trip. This means that it is enjoyable, safe and that you have an open doorway to the Japanese people and their culture.

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KAGURA

Kagura is a Shinto ritual ceremonial dance that refers to songs and dances performed by shrine maidens when worshiping the gods.

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TUMULUS CLUSTER

The Saitobaru Tumulus Cluster is one of the largest in Japan, with more than 300 tumuli scattered throughout the area, where ancient influential figures from the 3rd to 7th centuries were buried.

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JAPANESE REGIONAL CUISINE

Chefs at the accommodations prepare beautiful local cuisine that are authentically regional, with emphasis on seasonal and locally sourced ingredients.

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PHOTOGENIC SHRINES

We visit shrines that are deeply related to the Japanese Creation Myth.

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TRANSPORTATION

All transportation (Taxi, Bus, Train) as stated in the itinerary between destinations in Japan are included.

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• PRICE

  492,000 JPY (Fixed)

  We only take payments in Canadian dollars (CAD).

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  Single Supplement Charge $500

• DATE

  11 DAY

  TOURNovember 1 to 11, 2024

  Tour date for 2025 will be announced in December, 2024.

   

  The trip starts in Fukuoka and finishes in Kagoshima. The area is served by Tokyo’s Narita International Airport (NRT), Tokyo International Airport(HND), Fukuoka Airport(FUK), and Kagoshima Airport(KOJ).

   

  

• INCLUSIONS

  • Full-time services of your Yamnuska tour leader.
  • 10 nights’ accommodation (single supplement applies).
  • Ten breakfasts, six evening meals. (indicated by a ✔on the itinerary)
  • All transportation (Taxi, Bus, Train) as stated in the itinerary between destinations in Japan, except for transportation during a complimentary tour on Day 1.
  • A private transportation on Day 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10.
  • Ferry from Hakata to Fukue-Island on Day 1-2.
  • Ferry ride Fukue-Island to Nagasaki on Day 4.
  • Luggage transfer fees. Luggage sent on Day 1 Fukuoka to Day 4 Kumamoto (One baggage per person)
  • Entrance fee at the Glover Garden in Nagasaki.
  • Fee for Bullet and Local train from Nagasaki to Kumamoto.
  • Fee for Kagura at Takachiho shrine.
  • Fee for a local distillery in Fukue island.
  • Hot spring (onsen) entry fees.

• NOT INCLUDED

  • Airport arrival & departure assistance.
  • Airport transfers.
  • Flights to and from Japan.
  • Transportation to Fukuoka and from Kagoshima.
  • Trail snacks. (e.g. cliff bars, granola bars, trail mix,protein bars etc.)
  • Alcoholic beverages.
  • Certain meals indicated on Itinerary by NA (easy options always available).
  • Optional Tours.
  • Travel Medical Insurance (Required).

• Single Supplement Charge

  If you would prefer a single room when available or you are a single traveller, you will be charged an extra single supplementary fee for certain nights. If you are a single traveller and are willing to share with another traveller of the same gender let us know and we will try to pair you up if possible.

  In the event that a single room cannot be provided, Yamnuska Mountain Tours will refund the portion of the Single Supplement Fee relevant to that/those nights.

• Non-Smoking Policy

  Yamnuska Mountain Tours will try to fulfill requests for non-smoking rooms. However  Yamnuska Mountain Tours cannot guarantee the availability of non-smoking rooms because some hotels and Japanese inns (Ryokan) do not have non-smoking rooms or such rooms are in very limited supply.

• Hike Difficulty

  All hikes are relatively easy to moderate. (Weather dependent) A moderate level of fitness is required for the hike.You will need to be able to hike in a group, averaging a comfortable 4 kilometers per day with a day-pack for 3 to 4 hours each day.

  The majority of the trails are well-maintained and signed. There are no technical sections. It can be very slippery and muddy when wet with tree roots and rocks. Some of the hikes lead you above the treeline and weather can be very changeable. You will need to be prepared for any type of weather regardless of the level of hikes.Hiking poles and hiking boots with good ankle support are strongly recommended. The suitable age for the hike is over the age of 18.

  Guides and Group Size

  Yamnuska tour leaders are professional guides certified by the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG), they are fluent in both English and Japanese. They have extensive experience in both Japan and in the Canadian Rockies. They have advanced wilderness first aid training and heritage interpretation accreditation. They carry emergency equipment including a group first aid kit and communication tools. A minimum group size is 8 guests.

  Meeting Place and Time

  You will meet your Yamnuska tour leader at our hotel in Fukuoka City. There will be a tour briefing at 5:00pm after which we will head to Hakata port.

  Getting to Fukuoka city and Transportation

  Upon booking you will receive a welcome tour letter by email. Once the tour’s confirmed, we will send you more detailed instructions on how to get to our hotel from Fukuoka Airport and JR Hakata Station. If landing at another airport or arriving in Hakata Station by rail or other means send us your travel details so we can send you customized instructions.

  Waiver

  There is a degree of hazard in all mountain activities. All participants must sign the Yamnuska waiver of liability prior to commencing any Yamnuska Mountain Tours / Yamnuska Mountain Adventures program.

• Travel Medical Insurance

  You are required to purchase travel medical insurance to participate our Japan programs.

  Travel medical insurance covers and protects you against unforeseen events during the tour in Japan. We appreciate not everyone wants the added cost of insurance, but in our experience unplanned events happen regularly. Your tour leader will do their best to assist guests when unplanned events happen, but there are easily obtained policies that can protect your financial investment.

  We are hiking through a rural, remote area in Japan. It is your responsibility to have appropriate travel medical insurance during your trip in Japan.

  We strongly recommend that you check your insurance if it covers emergency medical - related assistance services such as, -locating local medical providers, -arranging transportation and translation services, -coordinating evacuations including ambulance and emergency air transportation, -arranging accommodations and meals for extension of your stay.

  Because you are traveling in Japan and it can be difficult to find a medical facility that provides assistance services in your first language. When you don’t understand what the doctors and nurses are telling you about your conditions, translation service will be of great help to you.

  If you have travel insurance with your credit card, please make sure you check on the coverage and if you think it does not cover for the type of your travel to Japan, you may want to reconsider.

  We also strongly recommend you find a trip cancellation or interruption provider as we will not be in a position to credit or refund your fees.

  Booking & Cancellation Policy

  Please book as early as practical to avoid disappointment. A $200 CAD non-refundable, non-transferable deposit is required at time of booking. Final payment is due eight weeks before the start of the tour and that amount in Canadian dollars will be calculated using the current official Yen exchange rate. The Canadian Dollar price is subject to change without notice due to fluctuations in the exchange rate for the Japanese Yen.

  Cancellation less than eight weeks before the program start and during the program results in loss of entire amount paid. The entire amount you paid is non-refundable and non-transferable.

• What to Bring

  You will need to bring your own daypack and personal clothing (guides carry first aid and emergency gear). Cotton clothing is NOT recommended as an insulating layer as it causes rapid heat loss when wet. Weather conditions can vary from hot to cold, rainy and even snowy meaning you need to be equipped appropriately. It also can be very slippery when wet, due to many tree roots and muddy terrain. We highly recommend that you wear hiking boots which provide firm ankle support. Walking poles are highly recommended.

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