2025年 謹賀新年

Happy New Year 2025

Happy New Year 2025

Happy New Year!

We are pleased to announce that we have uploaded a new model tour departing from Fukuoka.
This special experience offers an opportunity to explore Kyushu's rich food culture and traditional pottery.
If you have any special requests for family or group trips, please feel free to reach out to us via chat.
We look forward to serving you again this year!
One-Day Model Tour Departing from Fukuoka

A Journey to Nakatsu and Yabakei in Oita
Admire the Majestic Cliffs of Ao no Domon in Yabakei Stroll through the Historic Castle Town of Nakatsu

09:00 Depart
from your hotel

10:30 Visit Ao no Domon in Yabakei, the dramatic setting of Kan
Kikuchi's "Beyond Love and Hate"

12:30 Enjoy lunch at Chikushitei, a Japanese restaurant with 130 years
of history

15:00 Stroll through Nakatsu's castle town:

Explore Nakatsu Castle, founded by Kuroda Kanbei

Visit Gonganji Temple, connected to the castle's history

Tour the former residence and memorial museum of Yukichi
Fukuzawa

17:00 Depart
from Nakatsu

19:00 Return to your hotel

 

Reserve your experience here:

Experience the 130-year
history of Chikushitei in Nakatsu, Oita and wa – 千年の旅

 

For private taxi reservations, please
contact us.


A Journey to Hita and Onta Pottery Villagein Oita
Visit Onta Pottery Village, the Home of Mingei Stroll through Mameda Town in Hita, the Historic Tenryo District

09:00 Depart
from your hotel

10:30 Stroll through Mameda Town in Hita and visit sites such as Kangien
School

12:00 Enjoy lunch in Mameda Town at Itaya Honke, specializing in
eel and river fish cuisine

14:00 Visit Onta Pottery Village, exploring the Onta Pottery Museum and
local workshops

15:00 Relax at the Rokumeian Gallery with a cup of matcha and a talk
from the gallery owner

16:00 Depart from Rokumeian

17:30 Return to your hotel

 

Reserve your experience here:




Oita Hita Ontayaki 300 Years
of History and Gallery Rokumeian – 千年の旅

 

For private taxi reservations, please
contact us.


A Journey to Karatsu, Saga: Exploring theRoots of Pottery 
Visit the Nakazato Tarouemon Kiln and Appreciate the Art of Karatsu Ware

09:00 Depart
from your hotel

10:00 Tour the Nakazato Tarouemon Kiln workshop and admire artworks at
the Tea Bowl Kiln Memorial Museum

11:00 Learn about pottery techniques at the workshop and enjoy tea with
the artisans

12:00 Savor a Japanese lunch at Chosetsuan

14:00 Explore Karatsu Castle and Takatori-tei Residence

16:00 Depart from Karatsu

17:00 Return to your hotel

 

Reserve your experience here:

430 years of
Karatsu ware history: Connecting pottery to the future – 千年の旅

 

For private taxi reservations, please
contact us.


A Journey to Learn Ancient History inDazaifu
Stroll through the Dazaifu Government Ruins, Visit Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, and Explore the Kyushu National Museum

09:00 Depart from hotel

09:30 Stroll through the Dazaifu Government
Ruins

10:00 Visit Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine and the
Treasure Hall

12:00 Enjoy lunch at the Japanese
restaurant Dazaifu Villa Shizen-an

14:00 Explore the Kyushu National Museum

15:30 Stroll around the shopping street and
take a break at ton

16:30 Depart from Dazaifu Station

17:00 Arrive at the hotel

 

Reserve your experience here

Experience nature,
prayer, learning and art at Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine – 千年の旅

 

For private car hire reservations, please
contact us.


A Journey to Munakata Taisha, a UNESCO WorldHeritage Site
Visit Munakata Taisha Shrine, Explore the Sacred Treasures Museum, and Learn at the Sea Road Munakata Museum

09:00 Depart from hotel

10:15 Visit Munakata Taisha Shrine
and Takamiya Saijo Ritual Site

11:15 Explore the Sacred Treasures
Museum at Munakata Taisha, featuring 80,000 national treasures

12:15 Visit the Sea Road Munakata
Museum, a World Heritage guidance facility

13:00 Enjoy lunch at the soba
restaurant Shoufu-an

14:00 Visit Michi no Eki
Munakata (Roadside Station Munakata)

14:30 Relax with drinks and dessert
at the Italian café A.Putec Flego in Fukutsu City

15:15 Depart from the restaurant

16:30 Arrive at the hotel

 

Reserve your experience here

World Heritage Site
Munakata Taisha Shrine - Reflect on the history of – 千年の旅

 

For private car hire reservations,
please contact us.

 


A Journey Through Hakata’s History and Culture
Explore Hakata’s Historic Old Town, Visit Museums, and Discover the Kai Gei Do Art Gallery

09:00 Depart from hotel

09:30 Visit Hakata Old Town,
including Kushida Shrine, Jotenji Temple, and Shofukuji Temple

11:30 Enjoy lunch at the sushi
kaiseki restaurant Yamanaka

13:30 Explore the Fukuoka City
Museum, featuring the Golden Seal and the history of Asian exchanges

15:00 Take a break at Ohori Park
with drinks and dessert

16:00 Visit Kai Gei Do, an
art gallery showcasing Nakamura Ningyo dolls

17:00 Arrive at the hotel

 

Reserve your experience here

History and Culture of
Hakata: Past and Present of International Excha – 千年の旅

Shaping Prayers into
Dolls: A Dollmaker's New Challenge – 千年の旅

For private car hire reservations,
please contact us.


A Journey to the Kakiemon Kiln in Arita, Saga
Visit the Kakiemon Kiln, Izumiyama Quarry, and Kyushu Ceramic Museum

09:00 Depart from hotel

10:30 Visit the Kakiemon Kiln to
tour the exhibition hall and workshop

12:00 Enjoy lunch at the Japanese
restaurant Yasuna

13:30 Explore the Kyushu Ceramic
Museum

15:00 Visit the Imaemon Antique
Porcelain Museum

15:30 Take a break at a café along
Sarayama Street

16:00 Visit Izumiyama Quarry

16:30 Depart from Arita Town

18:00 Arrive at the hotel

 

Reserve your experience here

Exploring
the Present of the Kakiemon Kiln: How is the 380-Year Tradit – 千年の旅

 

For private car hire reservations,
please contact us.


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