Model Route - short 06

Roots of the Samurai

west japan spot map
Kagoshima City 1
Kagoshima City
Kumamoto City 2
Kumamoto City
Kitakyushu City 3
Kitakyushu City
Kagoshima City 1
Kagoshima City
Kumamoto City 2
Kumamoto City
Kitakyushu City 3
Kitakyushu City
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Kansai International Airport 〜 Kagoshima Airport
By Air(LCC)1hr 20min.Approx.
Kagoshima Airport 〜 Kagoshima Chuo Station
By Bus40min.Approx.
OR
Osaka Terminal 〜 Shibushi Port
By Ferry15hr.Approx.
Shibushi Port 〜 Kagoshima Chuo Station
By Bus2hr 10min.Approx.
MOL Sunflower

This service operates one ferry trip per day between Kobe and Oita. Depart from Kobe at night, sleep during the journey, and arrive in Oita the next morning.
As transportation and accommodation are included as a set, this service is recommended for efficient travel from Kansai to the northern Kyushu area.
While aboard, enjoy meals at the onboard restaurant, a large public bath, and the experience of passing under the three major bridges of the Seto Inland Sea, as well as the surrounding night views.
An online reservation service is available and credit card payments are accepted.

A daimyo garden located in the World Heritage Area. The "Shakkei" (borrowed scenery) of Sakurajima and Kinko Bay, viewed from the residence where the Shimazu clan lived, is renowned as one of the most beautiful in Japan.

photo:© sengan-en

Kagoshima Chuo Station 〜 Kumamoto Station
Shinkansen45min.Approx.

One of the Three Great Castles of Japan. Currently, a special passageway allows visitors to observe the progress of restoration work following the 2016 earthquake. It is also popular as a cherry blossom viewing spot.

photo:Kumamoto Castle Office

The garden boasts 400 years of history. You can enjoy the beauty of the garden and the seasonal nature centered around a pond created by spring water.

Kumamoto Station 〜 Kokura Station
By Shinkansen55min.Approx.

The garden boasts 450 years of history. The area is crowded with cherry blossoms in the spring and bamboo lighting events in the fall. A café is also open in the main castle tower. The Kokura Castle military forces make an appearance almost every day.

Kokura Station 〜 Kitakyushu Airport
By Bus40min.Approx.
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