Destination:
Japan,
Duration:
10 days
Style:
Small group,
Travel Period:
April 2027 - September 2027
Overview
All aboard for the luxury train journey of a lifetime through scenic southern Japan. The centerpiece of this journey is Seven Stars in Kyushu, the most elegant travel experience you can have by rail in Japan, with inviting gathering spaces and windows opening onto spectacular countryside. Disembark for a stay at a ryokan, as well as a temple visit guided by a local priest. Swap your luxury train for a bullet train to Hiroshima, then end your journey in inviting Kyoto for a traditional tea ceremony and dinner accompanied by a geisha.
Spend four days riding Seven Stars in Kyushu, Japan’s first luxury train, taking in beautiful countryside views and enjoying first-rate hospitality on an elegant rail journey
Learn about Japan’s time-honored textile techniques such as hand weaving, hand typing, and natural indigo dyeing
Take in the scenic beauty of the island of Kyushu, including private access to a scenic overlook for stargazing
Relax with a stay at a traditional ryokan near the foot of volcanic Mount Unzen, an area renowned for its hot springs
Explore Japan’s culinary scene, from dinner at a Yatai (traditional food stall) in Fukuoka to a farewell feast accompanied by a geisha
Experience the thrill of travel by bullet train to Hiroshima, where you visit Peace Memorial Park and Museum
Journey details
- This journey includes long walks
- Minimum age is 12 years old
- Welcome briefing at 8:00 a.m. on Day 2
- Farewell Dinner at 7:00 p.m. on Day 9
- Departures
Departures are not guaranteed to operate - Accommodations Note
Ryokan rooms can vary by layout, amenities and views, even within the same category.
What's Included
- Guides: English-speaking Resident Tour Director® and local guides
- Transfers: Airport meet-and-greet with private transfers
- Travelling Bell Boy: Travelling Bell Boy® service to transfer your bags between hotels
- Travelling Valet: Mid-journey Traveller’s Valet® laundry service
- Internet: Internet access
- Entrance Fees: Entrance fees and taxes
- A&K Support: Round-the-clock, on-call support from A&K’s experts
- EC Crystal Food: Daily breakfast, along with many meals
Start:Fukuoka (Kyushu Island) , Japan
Finish:Kyoto , Japan
Finish:Kyoto , Japan
Type:Group tour (max 20)
Tripcode:
109057
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Your Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive Fukuoka, Japan
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Day 2 - Fukuoka – Canals of Yanagawa
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Day 3 - Riding Seven Stars in Kyushu – Local Textiles and Crafts
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Day 4 - Riding Seven Stars in Kyushu – Volcanoes and a Ryokan Stay
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Day 5 - Riding Seven Stars in Kyushu – Countryside Immersion
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Day 6 - Riding Seven Stars in Kyushu – Temples Among the Forest
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Day 7 - Hiroshima – Peace Memorial Park
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Day 8 - Kyoto – Confectionary Class
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Day 9 - Kyoto – Art of the Tea Ceremony
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Day 10 - Depart Kyoto
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Price from
$62,345*
per person*
Tripcode: 109057
Start:Fukuoka (Kyushu Island) , Japan
Finish:Kyoto , Japan
Finish:Kyoto , Japan
Type:Group tour (max 20)
Tripcode:
150028
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