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CONNOISSEUR TOURS Yamaguchi Go Steam Train © Bob Cable
Japan, Steam, Volcanoes & Bullet Trains
Wednesday 17 September to Monday 6 October 2025
This exciting tour to Japan features Kyushu, the southernmost of the main Islands. A sub-tropical world of spectacular coastlines, mountains and
smoking volcanoes. The tour combines railways, both new and old, with wonderful sightseeing.
Day 1 - Flight to Tokyo Day 5 - Yamaguchi Go Steam Train Day 8 - Around the Coast of Kyushu
Overnight flight from London Heathrow to Tokyo. We once again board the ‘Sakura’ Shinkansen for a We head South by ‘Nichirin’ Limited Express train
short trip to Shin Yamaguchi, the starting point for to Miyazaki where there is time for lunch before
Day 2 - Arrival in Tokyo the steam hauled ‘Yamaguchi Go’ train. We travel boarding the ‘Kirishima’ Limited Express service. After
A morning arrival into Tokyo Haneda Airport and we through rural Yamaguchi Prefecture to Tsuwano a particularly scenic section of the line, we arrive in
transfer to our city centre hotel for a 2-night stay. where there is some free time to enjoy this attractive Kagoshima for a 3-night stay.
The afternoon is free, and our hotel is located close mountain town.
to Shinagawa Station, a convenient transport hub for Day 9 - Chiran & Kamikaze Museum
moving around Tokyo. Day 6 - Onwards to Beppu A full day’s sightseeing by coach, as we head further
A free morning in Kokura or you may opt to join south down the Satsuma Peninsula. We visit Chiran
Day 3 - Sightseeing in Tokyo the guide for a trip to one of Japan’s oldest and with its wonderfully preserved Samurai Street and
A day sampling Japan’s vibrant capital. Either join a most historic stations, Mojiko Station. We also visit continue to the Kamikaze Peace Museum. We head
tour with your guide or strike out on your own on the Kyushu Railway Museum before heading back on to Makurazaki, the most southerly railway line
the immaculately clean and efficient metro and rail to Kokura where we depart on the ‘Sonic’ Limited in Japan. Return to Kagoshima by coach or opt to
system. Express for the journey to Beppu where we stay for return on the local coastal line.
Day 4 - Shinkansen 2 nights. Day 10 - Sakurajima
A morning departure by ‘Hikari’ Shinkansen to Day 7 - Free Day in Beppu A free day to sightsee, ride the trams or simply relax.
Himeji where we head for the historic Himeji Castle, A free day in Beppu, perhaps Japan’s most famous This afternoon there will be an optional trip by ferry
acclaimed as the most spectacular original castle in Spa town. Several very worthwhile rail journeys are to Sakurajima and the visitor centre on the edge of
Japan. We depart Himeji by ‘Sakura’ Shinkansen to possible using your Japan Rail Pass. the lava flows.
Kokura, our home for the next 2 nights.
Two N700A Shinkansen Trains © Alex Morley Golden Temple, Kyoto © Bob Cable
Tokyo Tower, Tokyo
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