YokaBus Nanzoin Bronze Buddha, Miyajidake Shrine and Itoshima

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Nanzoin Temple

  Nanzoin Temple, located in Sasaguri, is a Shingon Buddhist temple renowned for its colossal reclining Buddha statue. Completed in 1995, the statue is 41 meters long, 11 meters high, and weighs approximately 300 tons. Nanzoin Temple offers a unique blend of spiritual significance, artistic beauty, and cultural heritage in a serene mountain setting near Fukuoka City.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
• 2

  Step inside a modern culinary playground dedicated entirely to Fukuoka’s signature specialty: Mentaiko (spicy cod roe). You will head up to the open-viewing factory floor for a self-guided walkthrough. Witness the precise craftsmanship and cutting-edge automation behind the cleaning, sorting, and marinating of the roe in Yamaya's secret 168-hour sake-and-chili sauce. After the tour, browse the bustling marketplace for unique souvenirs, including mentaiko-flavored snacks, seasonings, and freshly made items you can't buy anywhere else.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 3

  Miyajidake Shrine is a significant Shinto shrine located in Fukutsu City, Fukuoka Prefecture. The shrine has been revered for centuries as a place where great wishes come true, believed to bring good fortune to overcome all odds and attracts over 2 million visitors annually. Twice a year, around February 20th and October 20th, the setting sun aligns perfectly with the shrine's approach, creating a golden pathway to the sea. From the stone staircase (otokozaka), visitors can enjoy a spectacular view of the straight approach extending to the sea.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 4

  At low tide, especially during spring tides, the sandy beach transforms into a mirror-like surface, reflecting the sky above. This creates a mesmerizing visual effect where the sky and land seem to merge, producing breathtaking photo opportunities. Even amateur photographers can capture stunning images with smartphones. The reflections create unique opportunities for creative shots, especially during sunset when the sky takes on vibrant colors.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 5
  Totoro's Forest

  Totoro's Forest, officially known as part of the Genkai Quasi-National Park, is a charming natural attraction that has gained popularity due to its resemblance to the magical setting in the famous Japanese anime.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 6
  Sakurai Futamigaura

  Sakurai Futamigaura is a scenic coastal location in Fukuoka Prefecture, known for its iconic "married rocks" (Meoto Iwa) and stunning sunset views. Symbolizes marriage and eternal love in Japanese mythology, and the sunset provides the most breathtaking views!

  45 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Important Note: The remaining hours of the itinerary will be allotted for the travel time from pick up until drop off.
• You will join the tour with other guests. Tour will be conducted with a minimum of 15 participants.
• Depending on the number of participants, it may be a small-sized bus or a big-sized bus.
• If the minimum number 15 of participants is not reached 7 days before departure, the tour may be cancelled. We will notify you by email, so please be sure to check.
• Schedule stops and timing are subject to change with or without notice. In case of traffic congestion or any other reasons that affect the tour schedule, the staying time at each sightseeing spot will be shortened and arrival time will be delayed.

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