Kyushu Aso Onsen Villa Culture Learning Tour

Day 1

Pick up guest at the airport and drive to our own villa in Mount Aso, where you are accommodated for the whole journey. The villa provides breakfast, lunch and dinner for your stay.

Enjoy a peaceful night with local food and relax in onsen surrounded by nature.

Day 2

You will attend classes of Kyudo in the morning and Flower Arrangement in the afternoon.

Kyudo (Japanese Archery)

Kyudo is the Japanese martial art of archery. Rooted in a history that dates back to the Nara and Heian periods, Kyudo has evolved from a combat-focused discipline to a practice that emphasizes the profound connection between mind and body.

Ikebana or Kado (Flower Arrangement)

Ikebana is the centuries-old Japanese art of arranging flowers. As the meaning “making flowers come alive" implicates, this practice involves a deeper understanding of "beauty and life". The activity starts with careful selection of blossoms, greenery and other flora and ends with an aesthetic composition that conveys a specific feeling or emotion to an observer.

Day 3

You will attend classes of your choice of either Karate or Kendo in the morning and Tea Ceremony in the afternoon.

Karate

Karate is an unarmed martial art employing kicking, striking, and defensive blocking with arms and legs. Its mental and moral aspects target the overall improvement of the individual.

Kendo (Swordsmanship)

Kendo is the traditional Japanese style of fencing with a two-handed wooden sword, derived from the fighting methods of the ancient Samurai. As the opportunities of the actual sword combat was greatly reduced since 1600 A.D., swordsmanship has been turned into a means of cultivating discipline, patience, and skill for building character.

Chado (Tea Ceremony)

The Japanese tea ceremony is a Japanese tradition steeped in history. It is a ceremonial way of preparing and drinking green tea typically in a traditional tearoom with tatami floor. Beyond just serving and receiving tea, one of the main purposes of the tea ceremony is for the guests to enjoy the hospitality of the host in an atmosphere distinct from the fast pace of everyday life.

Day 4

Today is an excursion day for you to visit the famous town of Yufurin and the active volcano of Mount Aso.

Mount Aso

Mount Aso is an active volcano in the center of Kyushu. Aso's ancient caldera ranks among the world's largest, with a diameter of up to 25 kilometers and a circumference of over 100 kilometers.

（Photo source: Kumamoto Tourism)

In over half of the year, especially autumn, the mountains and plains are covered with golden straw, an iconic scenery of the spectacular Aso Plateau.

(photo source: Japan Travel)

Yufurin Village

Have a relaxing walk through Yufuin Town, Jinlin Lake, Owl Pavilion, and Yufuin pedestrian street. Enjoy snacks and buy souvenirs from hundreds of small shops inspiring crowds of tourists every day.

(photo source: Japan Guide, Visit Kyushu, Yufuin Floral Village)

Day 5

The final day before leaving Kyushu is reserved for you to doing some shopping at Fukuoka city area, especially Tenjin and its underground city. We will drop you off at Fukuoka Airport.

Included

• Transportation to all destinations, and return

• Hotel accommodation of all nights

• Breakfast, lunch and dinner

• Tour guide and translation on site

Excluded

• Travel or accidental insurance

• Eating, drinking or purchases by the guest own