Japan Adventure: Kyushu & Shikoku

Active volcanoes, steaming onsens, island-hopping by bike – this is Japan at its most beautiful and exciting
Say sayonara to the list-ticking tourists and head southwest, where the extraordinary natural beauty of Japan is on full display. Starting in Osaka, and joined by an expert tour leader, we explore the lesser-visited islands of Kyushu and Shikoku by public transport, including the iconic bullet train. Expect deep cultural immersion – who wouldn’t want to master ‘hell steam’ cuisine? – and active adventures, including a cycle on the famed Shimanami Kaido and a hike up the active volcano, Mount Aso. If you want to see a different side to Japan, this is the trip for you.
Say sayonara to the list-ticking tourists and head southwest, where the extraordinary natural beauty of Japan is on full display. Starting in Osaka, and joined by an expert tour leader, we explore the lesser-visited islands of Kyushu and Shikoku by public transport, including the iconic bullet train. Expect deep cultural immersion – who wouldn’t want to master ‘hell steam’ cuisine? – and active adventures, including a cycle on the famed Shimanami Kaido and a hike up the active volcano, Mount Aso. If you want to see a different side to Japan, this is the trip for you.
Interests
- Adventure and Active
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Mar 21, 2026 through
Apr 02, 2026
Mar 20, 2026
12:00 AM
12 Nights
from
$6,750.00
(USD)
Per Person
9107041
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Apr 11, 2026 through
Apr 23, 2026
Apr 10, 2026
12:00 AM
12 Nights
from
$6,750.00
(USD)
Per Person
9107042
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Sep 26, 2026 through
Oct 08, 2026
Sep 25, 2026
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12 Nights
from
$7,125.00
(USD)
Per Person
9107043
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Itinerary
Day | Destination | ||
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1 | Adventure starts in Osaka | ||
2 | Bullet train to Onomichi via the centuries-old Himeji Castle | ||
3 | Cycle the Shimanami Kaido to Ikuchi Island | ||
4 | To Matsuyama • Visit Matsuyama Castle | ||
5 | Experience the Edo-era town of Uchiko | ||
6 | To the lesser-visited Kyushu island | ||
7 | Hike up Mount Yufu | ||
8 | Master ‘hell steam’ cuisine • To the active volcano, Mount Aso | ||
9 | Hike Aso-Kuju National Park | ||
10 | To Nagasaki via the porcelain town of Arita | ||
11 | Explore historic Nagasaki | ||
12 | To the foodie city of Fukuoka | ||
13 | Adventure ends in Fukuoka |