Special Offer: From Fukuoka to Iki in November Only! Enjoy the Grand Sumo Kyushu Basho and the Sacred Iki Kagura
Tour Highlights
• Just a one-hour journey by sea from Fukuoka to Iki, the Island of the Gods.
• Immerse yourself in Iki’s culture and interact with the local community.
• Experience a private, mystical performance of the traditional Iki Kagura dance.
• Explore the island comfortably with private transportation.
• Accompanied by a professional interpreter-guide for deeper cultural insight.
Why Visit Iki Now?
In November, Fukuoka hosts the annual Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament, filling the city with excitement. After soaking in this vibrant atmosphere, a mere hour’s boat ride will take you to another world. Iki, revered since ancient times as the “Island of the Gods,” boasts a unique cultural heritage. This exclusive tour offers a rare chance to experience both the modern-day sumo craze and the island’s enduring mystique.
Tour Features
• Historical Exploration: Discover Iki’s history by visiting ancient ruins and sacred shrines.
• Cultural Immersion: Engage with locals to experience living culture firsthand.
• Gourmet Adventure: Indulge in fresh seafood and local island specialties.
• Exclusive Kagura Viewing: Enjoy a rare performance of Iki Kagura, not typically open to the public.
• Luxurious Stay: Stay at Iki Retreat Kairi Murakami, featuring ocean-view rooms with private open-air hot spring baths fed by natural sources.
• Comfortable Travel: Efficient sightseeing around the island with a private vehicle.
Reservation & Inquiries
This unique cultural tour is available only in November. Limited seats are available, so early reservations are recommended. Don’t miss this special autumn opportunity to uncover the mysteries of Iki.
Tour Name: Special 2-Day Experience on Iki, the Island of the Gods
• Dates Available: Any 2 days between Nov. 10-24, 2024
• Price: ¥200,000 per person (ages 20 and up)
• Minimum Participants: 2
• Tour Guide: Interpreter-guide (English) accompanies the tour
• Booking Deadline: 7 days before departure by 11:59 PM
• Organizer: JTB Fukuoka Branch
Inclusions
• Round-trip jetfoil fare (Hakata Port ⇄ Iki)
• Accommodation at Iki Retreat Kairi Murakami
• Day 1: Lunch, Dinner; Day 2: Breakfast, Lunch
• Transportation within Iki
• Entrance fees to all locations
• Experience fees
Exclusions
• Transportation to Hakata Port
• Beverage costs with meals
Option
For tour participants, we also offer optional arrangements for Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament tickets.
Itinerary
Day 1
10:00 Meeting Point: Bayside Place Hakata
10:30 – 11:35 Travel from Hakata Port to Iki (Ashibe Port) by jetfoil
Upon arrival, transfer by private vehicle.
• Planned Sites to Visit: Haranotsuji Ruins, Ikikoku Museum, Genkai Distillery, Kunikatanushi Shrine, Sumiyoshi Shrine, Sunset Cruise
• Lunch: At Haranotsuji Ruins
• Hotel: Iki Retreat Kairi Murakami
• Dinner: Hotel restaurant
Day 2
5:30 Tour of Katsumoto Port’s morning fish auction (with chef accompaniment)
7:00 Breakfast featuring ingredients from the morning auction
11:00 Depart from hotel
• Planned Sites to Visit: Tsukiyomi Shrine, Ryūja Shrine, Tatsu-no-Shima Sightseeing Cruise, Monkey Rock
• Lunch: Isoyaki & Yakiniku Miyama-en (featuring Iki Beef)
16:55 – 18:10 Travel from Iki (Gōnoura Port) back to Hakata Port by jetfoil
Booking & Details: https://enjoy-kyushu.tourism-pg.com/detail/bokun/923019/
