{"id":166527,"date":"2024-10-30T15:28:06","date_gmt":"2024-10-30T06:28:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/?post_type=event&p=166527&lang=en"},"modified":"2024-10-31T10:06:50","modified_gmt":"2024-10-31T01:06:50","slug":"luxurious-stay-in-iki-special-2day-tour","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/event\/luxurious-stay-in-iki-special-2day-tour\/","title":{"rendered":"Luxurious Stay in Iki, the Island of the Gods \u2013 A Special 2-Day Tour"},"content":{"rendered":"

Special Offer:<\/strong> From Fukuoka to Iki in November Only! Enjoy the Grand Sumo Kyushu Basho and the Sacred Iki Kagura<\/p>\n

Tour Highlights<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Just a one-hour journey by sea from Fukuoka to Iki, the Island of the Gods.
\n\u2022 Immerse yourself in Iki\u2019s culture and interact with the local community.
\n\u2022 Experience a private, mystical performance of the traditional Iki Kagura dance.
\n\u2022 Explore the island comfortably with private transportation.
\n\u2022 Accompanied by a professional interpreter-guide for deeper cultural insight.<\/p>\n

\"Luxurious<\/p>\n

Why Visit Iki Now? <\/strong>
\nIn 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 \u201cIsland of the Gods,\u201d 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.<\/p>\n

\"Luxurious<\/p>\n

Tour Features<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Historical Exploration:<\/strong> Discover Iki\u2019s history by visiting ancient ruins and sacred shrines.
\n\u2022 Cultural Immersion:<\/strong> Engage with locals to experience living culture firsthand.
\n\u2022 Gourmet Adventure:<\/strong> Indulge in fresh seafood and local island specialties.
\n\u2022 Exclusive Kagura Viewing:<\/strong> Enjoy a rare performance of Iki Kagura, not typically open to the public.
\n\u2022 Luxurious Stay:<\/strong> Stay at Iki Retreat Kairi Murakami, featuring ocean-view rooms with private open-air hot spring baths fed by natural sources.
\n\u2022 Comfortable Travel:<\/strong> Efficient sightseeing around the island with a private vehicle.<\/p>\n

\"Luxurious<\/p>\n

\"Luxurious<\/p>\n

Reservation & Inquiries <\/strong>
\nThis unique cultural tour is available only in November. Limited seats are available, so early reservations are recommended. Don\u2019t miss this special autumn opportunity to uncover the mysteries of Iki.<\/p>\n

Tour Name:<\/strong> Special 2-Day Experience on Iki, the Island of the Gods
\n\u2022 Dates Available:<\/strong> Any 2 days between Nov. 10-24, 2024
\n\u2022 Price:<\/strong> \u00a5200,000 per person (ages 20 and up)
\n\u2022 Minimum Participants:<\/strong> 2
\n\u2022 Tour Guide:<\/strong> Interpreter-guide (English) accompanies the tour
\n\u2022 Booking Deadline:<\/strong> 7 days before departure by 11:59 PM
\n\u2022 Organizer:<\/strong> JTB Fukuoka Branch<\/p>\n

Inclusions<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Round-trip jetfoil fare (Hakata Port \u21c4 Iki)
\n\u2022 Accommodation at Iki Retreat Kairi Murakami
\n\u2022 Day 1: Lunch, Dinner; Day 2: Breakfast, Lunch
\n\u2022 Transportation within Iki
\n\u2022 Entrance fees to all locations
\n\u2022 Experience fees<\/p>\n

Exclusions<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Transportation to Hakata Port
\n\u2022 Beverage costs with meals<\/p>\n

Option<\/strong>
\nFor tour participants, we also offer optional arrangements for Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament<\/a> tickets.<\/p>\n

\"Luxurious<\/p>\n

Itinerary<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Day 1<\/strong>
\n10:00 Meeting Point: Bayside Place Hakata
\n10:30 – 11:35 Travel from Hakata Port to Iki (Ashibe Port) by jetfoil
\nUpon arrival, transfer by private vehicle.
\n\u2022 Planned Sites to Visit:<\/strong> Haranotsuji Ruins, Ikikoku Museum, Genkai Distillery, Kunikatanushi Shrine, Sumiyoshi Shrine, Sunset Cruise
\n\u2022 Lunch:<\/strong> At Haranotsuji Ruins
\n\u2022 Hotel:<\/strong> Iki Retreat Kairi Murakami<\/a>
\n\u2022 Dinner:<\/strong> Hotel restaurant<\/p>\n

Day 2<\/strong>
\n5:30 Tour of Katsumoto Port\u2019s morning fish auction (with chef accompaniment)
\n7:00 Breakfast featuring ingredients from the morning auction
\n11:00 Depart from hotel
\n\u2022 Planned Sites to Visit<\/strong>: Tsukiyomi Shrine, Ry\u016bja Shrine, Tatsu-no-Shima Sightseeing Cruise, Monkey Rock
\n\u2022 Lunch:<\/strong> Isoyaki & Yakiniku Miyama-en (featuring Iki Beef)
\n16:55 – 18:10 Travel from Iki (G\u014dnoura Port) back to Hakata Port by jetfoil<\/p>\n

Booking & Details:<\/strong> https:\/\/enjoy-kyushu.tourism-pg.com\/detail\/bokun\/923019\/<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Kairi<\/p>\n

\"Kairi<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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