KyotoCraft & culture
Kyoto, with the makers
A private day with Kyoto’s makers for two to four guests: a Nishijin weaving studio, zazen at a Zen temple, kaiseki, pottery or gold leaf, and tea.
Two to four guests, private
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Iki and Tsushima, Nagasaki
Iki and Tsushima: the ancient sea road
Begin at Hakata’s waterfront and return to Fukuoka by air from Tsushima. This private route for two to four guests proposes two nights on Iki and two on Tsushima, with an accompanying guide and time to adjust to the sea and island connections.
- Area
- Iki and Tsushima, Nagasaki
- Length
- Five days, four nights
- Group
- Two to four guests, private
The route at a glance
- Fukuoka / Hakata
- Iki
- Tsushima / Izuhara
- Asō Bay
- Fukuoka
Day by day
This is a sample itinerary, subject to feasibility and availability. We confirm hosts, accommodation, transport and activities for each request before travel.
Ask about this journey →Day 1
Hakata to Iki
Transfer from Fukuoka to Hakata port and take the planned ferry service to Iki. Begin with island food, then consider a shochu distillery visit and the history around the Ikikoku Museum and Harunotsuji ruins. Stay on Iki.
Day 2
Iki’s shrines and coastline
Explore shrines and coastal viewpoints by private car, selecting visits around local access rules and the tide at Kojima Shrine. A boat outing around Tatsunoshima or a charter from Katsumoto is an option if operations and conditions allow.
Day 3
Cross to Tsushima
Take the confirmed sailing from Iki to Izuhara on Tsushima. Explore the old town around Banshoin, the Kaneishi Castle remains and the stone walls of former residences. A temple-based copying-of-sutras experience can be discussed with a host.
Day 4
The northern island and Asō Bay views
Travel north for coastal viewpoints and a proposed visit to the Tsushima Wildlife Conservation Center. Return towards the views of Asō Bay from Eboshidake, choosing stops to fit the day’s substantial road journey.
Day 5
A morning on the bay, then Fukuoka
Discuss a private cruise or sea kayak on Asō Bay, with any local fishing-culture visit arranged in advance. Continue to Tsushima airport for the planned flight back to Fukuoka.
Adapting the journey
Reverse the route
Fly into Tsushima and finish on Iki, checking the final sea connection and an overnight buffer in Fukuoka.
A day ashore
Replace a boat activity with museums, a distillery visit, a temple experience or time at the accommodation, subject to opening and host availability.
Local maritime life
Discuss an optional visit connected with fishing or aquaculture, with the host and guiding arrangements checked first.
Notes for planners
- Sea and air connections
- Confirm sailing routes, operating days and flights before fixing the itinerary. Wind and sea conditions can require a different connection or an extra night.
- Onward travel
- Allow a Fukuoka overnight before an international flight, and discuss sufficient time for disrupted island connections.
- Shrines and local access
- Check each site’s visitor rules and tide conditions. Do not assume access to sacred areas, tidal paths or a private cultural experience.
- Guiding
- Plan for a guide accompanying guests from Fukuoka unless suitable island-based language support is confirmed.
- Stays and activities
- Accommodation styles and facilities differ between the islands. Check ages, dietary needs and suitability for any sea activity with each host.
- Rates
- Quoted per request after the transport, guiding, accommodation and experiences are checked.
A different way to spend your time
A few more starting points, each with its own rhythm.
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