Spend 3 Days Exploring Kyushu,Including a Luxurious Stay at the Historic Hirado Castle

DAY 1

After meeting your guide at Nagasaki Airport, you will move to the down town(it takes approximately 50 minutes), followed by lunch. In the afternoon, you will enjoy a four hour sightseeing, which includes the Must-see spots;Glover garden, Oura Cathedral, Peace park, Atomic Bomb Museum, Nagasaki Dejima Harbor etc.

Following breakfast at hotel, it’s onwards to Hirado.
The second day of this exclusive tour begins to drive to Kasuga no Tanada – the most famous terraced rice fields in Hirado. Set along the base of Mt. Yasumandake, a mountain many consider holy, this spectacular destination offers glimpses of the nearby sea while you’ll gain insight into Japan’s enduring agricultural villages.
Designated as one of Japan’s “important cultural landscapes” for its serene beauty and connection to the country’s so-called Hidden Christians, you’ll discover how a myriad of Christian, Buddhist, and Shinto religious landmarks reveal the area’s storied past.

Hirado is the birthplace of Japanese–European trade, which is explored in great depth at the Hirado Dutch Trading Post. Nearby, the Matsura Historical Museum features heirlooms from the clan that ruled the region for 600 years, including samurai swords and ship diagrams.

Then, you’ll make the short trip to Hirado Castle and your once-in-a-lifetime accommodation. Overlooking the city from its hilltop position, you’ll dine on a full-course meal featuring the best local ingredients.

Then, close out the day in your modern two-story apartment, featuring a wine cellar and unmatched views of Hirado Bridge. As only one group stays in Hirado Castle per night, you and your partner will have this unforgettable experience all to yourselves.

After breakfast at Hirado Castle, you’ll drive to Kujukushima Pearl Sea Resort. Providing access to 99 idyllic islands stretching for 25 kilometers from Sasebo Bay to Hirado, this rewarding destination has almost endless incredible scenery to soak up. You’ll enjoy wander the souvenir shops overlooking the pristine waterfront.

Before departing the mainland, on a 1-hour cruise aboard the Pearl Queen to get a closer look at the islands. In case of rain or operation cancellation, change to Kujukushima Acquarium "Umi Kirara"

Once you’re back on land, it’s time to head to Nagasaki Airport and bring this satisfying three-day adventure to a close. With an estimated arrival time of 3:30 PM, you’ll catch your self-arranged return flight to Tokyo Haneda Airport.