Enjoy a charming winter journey featuring "Kurokawa Onsen’s" magical "Yuaakari lights", a visit to the mystical "Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine", and a delicious local cuisine "Dengaku lunch", complete with an ”Kurokawa Onsen Nyuto Tegata” (Onsen Hopping Pass)!
This tour is designed for both domestic and international traveler, ensuring everyone can participate comfortably without language barriers.
Even if the guide speaks only Japanese, you will be supported with Pocketalk, a translator device that provides real-time translations in up to 75 languages!
Join us and experience the latest advancements in language translation technology!
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The Highlight
- Experience Kurokawa Onsen’s “Yuaakari lights,” where soft lights illuminate the hot spring town at night.
- Explore ”Kurokawa Onsen” (Onsen Hopping Pass) that lets you enjoy Onsen hopping, and local gourmet treats.
- Visit the mystical, otherworldly Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine.
- Dengaku is Savor Takamori’s traditional local cuisine.
The Experience
【Pocketalk for Tours】
Pocketalk for Tours is an innovative real-time translation service designed to enhance communication during guided tours. It ensures that international guests can fully understand Japanese explanations in their native language.
- How It Works
The guide wears a headset and opens "Pocketalk for Tours" on their smartphone via a browser (no app installation required).
A QR code is generated and shared with participants. Guests simply scan the QR code with their own smartphones to access real-time translations of the guide’s explanations in text and audio formats.
- Ease of Use
No additional devices are needed for participants, just their own smartphones.
If you wish to listen to the translation instead of reading it, please bring your own earphones for the audio function.
The service supports up to 75 languages, ensuring accessibility for a wide range of international travelers.
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Experience Kurokawa Onsen’s “Yuaakari,” where soft lights illuminate the hot spring town at night.
- A beloved winter tradition of Kurokawa Onsen! Since its start in the winter of 2012, the ‘Yuaakari’ light-up features around 300 spherical ‘mari lanterns’ and 2-meter-tall cylindrical ‘tsutsu lanterns,’ all arranged to blend naturally into the surrounding landscape. These warm, gentle lights create a magical nighttime atmosphere throughout the town. Enjoy the enchanting and dreamlike ambiance.
Explore ”Kurokawa Onsen Nyuto Tegata” (Onsen Hopping Pass) that lets you enjoy hot springs, local gourmet treats, and souvenirs.
- At an elevation of 700 meters along the Tanoharu River, a tributary of the Chikugo River, Kurokawa Onsen is lined with nostalgic, traditional inns. Based on the concept of “the entire hot spring town functioning as one single ryokan,” the area preserves the classic atmosphere of a healing retreat.
This tour includes an Onsen Hopping Pass (Nyūtō Tegata) for all participants.
- From among the 25 hot springs at Kurokawa Onsen’s ryokan, you may choose three baths to enjoy. One of the three selections may also be used for dining or souvenir shopping. After use, the wooden pass can be kept as a travel memento or dedicated to the Jizō Hall in the hot spring town.
【Kurokawa Onsen: Notes & Information】
- Please note that restaurants, souvenir shops, and ryokan may close irregularly.
- Bathing may not be available at certain facilities due to cleaning or temporary closure.
- Bringing food or drinks into the hot springs is not allowed.
- Some open-air baths prohibit photography. Please follow the rules and enjoy responsibly.
- Please refrain from any behavior that may disturb other guests.
Visit the mystical, otherworldly Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine.
- The Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine, which has also gained attention as the setting for a popular manga and movie, attracts visitors from all over Japan seeking its mysterious, otherworldly atmosphere.
- Behind the shrine stands Ugetoiwa, a massive wind cave over 10 meters high and wide. Legend says it was kicked open by Kihachi Hōshi, the loyal retainer of Takeiwatatsu-no-Mikoto.
- Because this giant hole pierces straight through the Rocky Mountains, it has come to symbolize overcoming even the toughest challenges. As a result, it is widely believed to bring blessings for success in exams and victory in competitions.
Savor Takamori’s traditional local cuisine, Dengaku.
- “Dengaku” is said to have originated about 250 years ago, when villagers from this area traveled around the country and tasted tofu dengaku in Kyoto and Izumo. They brought the idea back home and adapted it using the region’s specialty—taro.
- This simple local dish features regional taro, yamame trout, and mountain vegetables, all seasoned with a unique sansho miso and yuzu miso. The ingredients are grilled over charcoal on a traditional irori hearth, creating a warm, nostalgic countryside flavor.
【Menu】
- Dengaku (yamame trout, taro, tofu)
- Grilled beef skewers (2 pieces)
- Dago-jiru (dumpling soup)
- Kibi-meshi (millet rice)
- Fried tofu
- Small side dish
- Pickles
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Tour Operator Information Company Name: H.I.S. Co., Ltd. Department Name: Inbound Travel Sales Division DMC Department Kyushu Group Northern Kyushu Team Address: Tenjin-heiwa Building 8F 1-14-4 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka, JAPAN, 810-0001 Tel: +81-050-1742-3921 Registration No.: No. 724 by the Commissioner of the Japan Tourism Agency Membership: Full Member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA)
Contact Information Department Name: Inbound Travel Sales Division DMC Department Kyushu Group Northern Kyushu Team Address: Tenjin-heiwa Building 8F 1-14-4 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka, JAPAN, 810-0001 Tel: +81-050-1742-3921 Opening hour :10:00~18:00 (Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays)
General Travel Services Manager: Megumi Hisatomi *The Tour Operations Manager is responsible for transactions related to your travel at the sales office handling your travel arrangements. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the explanations provided by the staff about this travel contract, please do not hesitate to contact the above-mentioned Tour Operations Manager.
Please read and understand the Terms and Conditions below. Travel Terms and Conditions: Domestic Package Tours Travel Agency Terms and Conditions: Section of Package Tour Contract
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- Japanese
Itinerary
- 09:30Depart from Hakata Station ※ Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before departure.
- Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine (Approx. 40 min)
- Local Cuisine at Takamori Dengaku no Sato (Lunch / approx. 60 minutes)
- Kurokawa Onsen (Free time for exploration / approx. 210 minutes)
- **This tour includes a "Kurokawa Onsen Nyuto Tegata (Onsen hopping Ticket)”
- Kurokawa Onsen Yūakari Lighting Hours: 5:00 PM–
- 21:00Approximately 9:00 PM Arrival at Hakata Station
Price Details
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.
Purchase Notice
This tour is conducted in Japanese. The tour conductor will provide language support using a translation device (Pocketalk).
Participants are required to bring their own smartphone with an internet connection and earphones (optional for audio translation).
- If the minimum number of participants is not met between 14 and 7 days before departure, the tour will be canceled. We will notify you by email, so please make sure to check it.
- If the tour becomes non-operational after you have booked and paid, the tour fee will be refunded.
- Guests under 18 years old must have parental consent.
- For groups with an odd number of participants, please note that you may be seated next to another guest on the bus.
- Meal contents are subject to change without prior notice.
- Due to traffic congestion or other factors, the stay time at each stop may be shortened.
- Seat selection is not available.
Important Booking Information
Notes & Information
- Restaurants, souvenir shops, and ryokan may have irregular closing days. Thank you for your understanding.
- Bathing may not be available at certain facilities due to cleaning or temporary closure.
- Bringing food or drinks into hot spring facilities is prohibited.
- Some open-air baths do not allow photography. Please follow the rules and enjoy your visit comfortably.
- Please refrain from any behavior that may disturb other guests.
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes.
- Depending on the number of participants, the tour may operate using a mid-size bus, a small bus, or a jumbo taxi.
- Due to traffic or weather conditions on the day, the schedule or sightseeing locations may be subject to slight changes. Thank you for your understanding.
- Please be sure to arrive on time at each meeting point.
- Depending on traffic conditions, you may have to wait briefly at each boarding location.
- Travel time may vary depending on traffic or weather. Thank you for your understanding.
- For your safety, please wear your seatbelt while the vehicle is in motion.
- Smoking is prohibited inside the bus. Thank you for your cooperation.
- The bus may be used for other tours, so leaving luggage on board is not permitted. Large items such as suitcases also cannot be stored.
- To operate efficiently, the order of the itinerary may change after departure.
- After the check-in time closes, the staff will depart based on their judgment. Please be punctual.
- If arrival is significantly delayed and you need to use a taxi or stay overnight, we are unable to cover any related costs.
- The bus is not equipped with a restroom.
- The drop-off point may differ from the meeting location.
- Pets are not allowed on the tour.
- Seating on the bus will be assigned by our company.
- In the event of unavoidable circumstances such as disasters or accidents that prevent operation, the tour may be changed or canceled by noon on the day before departure. We will contact you by phone if this occurs.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made at least 11 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel during 8 ~ 10 day(s) of departure, will charge 20%
- Cancel during 2 ~ 7 day(s) of departure, will charge 30%
- Cancel on 1 day(s) before departure, will charge 40%
- Cancel on activities date, will charge 50%
