Ride the Seven Stars—A Luxury Train Trip Through Kyushu
- 7 days
- From
- $11,400
/person
- Best Time to Go
- Year-round
The Seven Stars in Kyushu is a journey where time seems to pause. As mountains, sea, and shifting seasons pass by your window, you are wrapped in exquisite cuisine and quiet hospitality. The culture and spirit of Kyushu gently seep into your soul, moment by graceful moment.
Tour Highlights
- The Seven Stars in Kyushu features luxurious private suites, each designed with traditional Japanese craftsmanship and modern elegance. Every room is furnished with a private bathroom, refined wood finishes, and panoramic windows for scenic views.
- Savor refined Japanese, French, regional, and Italian cuisine, crafted with seasonal ingredients from across Kyushu by master chefs devoted to excellence and tradition.
- Experience the elegance of Bonseki, a historic Japanese art of creating delicate, miniature landscapes with white sand and stones on black lacquer trays.
- Visit Unzen, blessed with rich nature and hot springs, home to Japan’s first national park and a UNESCO Global Geopark of volcanic beauty.
- Before and after your rail journey, enjoy a relaxing stay in Fukuoka, the vibrant gateway to Kyushu
Fukuoka
You arrive at Fukuoka International Airport, and you’ll be smoothly picked up by a private chauffeur.
Fukuoka is a historic port city and longtime gateway to Asia. Known for its vibrant street food culture, especially Hakata ramen, it offers a rich blend of tradition and modern life. With scenic waterfronts and warm hospitality, Fukuoka is a delicious and dynamic entry point to Japan.
Sample experiences
・Visit Dazaifu Tenmangu, a historic shrine dedicated to the god of learning, surrounded by plum trees and tradition.
・Explore Kyushu National Museum, where art and history meet in a stunning modern building blending culture and nature.
・Discover Yanagawa, a picturesque canal town known for traditional boat rides, charming streets, and famous eel cuisine.
Yufuin
Yufuin, Japan’s third-largest hot spring source, offers a serene retreat without towering resorts. Instead, you’ll find cozy inns nestled in greenery, stylish cafés, and small museums. With over 50 years of thoughtful community planning, Yufuin blends refined charm with rural beauty. Just steps from lively streets, peaceful rice fields unfold. This quiet town offers not only healing waters, but also warm encounters with locals and a sense of calm found nowhere else.
Kumamoto
Kumamoto is a city steeped in history and culture, known for the iconic Kumamoto Castle and its traditional crafts. Nearby Aso features one of the world’s largest calderas, with breathtaking volcanic landscapes and vast grasslands. Visitors can enjoy a deep connection to nature and rural life in this remarkable region.
Shimabara
Board a ferry from Kumamoto and cruise toward Unzen, where Mount Unzen—one of Japan’s most iconic volcanoes—rises majestically into the sky. Discover the natural wonders of Unzen, home to Japan’s first national park and a designated UNESCO Global Geopark, celebrated for its rich landscapes and renowned hot springs.
Hakata
As memories of the past four days drift by like the passing scenery, the train makes its way toward Hakata Station—the journey’s final stop, and the beginning of a new chapter.
You will be safely transferred to Fukuoka International Airport by a private chauffeur, concluding your wonderful journey.
