Goto Islands are remote islands consisting of 152 large and small islands located in the western part of Nagasaki Prefecture. These islands, with their untouched nature, also preserve a lot of historical sites related to events such as the dispatch of envoys to Tang China and the Christian culture.

Kurokawa Onsen, located in Kumamoto Prefecture, is a hot spring town surrounded by forests and is known as one of Japan's premier hot spring resorts. With its picturesque setting amidst the beautiful nature of the Satoyama, lined with around 30 traditional inns, it creates the appearance of a single cohesive town.

Amami Oshima is an island located approximately in the middle between Okinawa Island and Kyushu. In 2021, it was registered as a World Natural Heritage Site. Abundant water and suitable conditions for plant growth have resulted in lush primary forests, with mangrove forests being particularly famous.

Yufuin, located in Oita Prefecture, is known as a popular hot spring resort area with a long history, bustling with many tourists. It features Japanese gardens with a sense of "wabi-sabi" and numerous traditional Japanese-style buildings, all surrounded by rich natural scenery.

Sakurajima, considered the symbol of Kagoshima, is a rare composite volcano formed by the merging of its northern and southern peaks, which continues to emit smoke and shower ash, making it a globally unique volcano.

Kumamoto Castle is a castle built in Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture.Kumamoto Castle was built by Kiyomasa Kato, who was called the god of civil engineering.The vast grounds of the castle are 980,000 square meters, and the castle has a circumference of 5.3 kilometers.Kumamoto Castle is a huge fortress prepared for actual battles and is known as an impregnable castle.

In Iizuka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, you can experience "Chikuzen Akane-zome," a traditional Japanese dyeing technique.

"Nishitetsu Hotel Croom Hakata" is a hotel located in Fukuoka's Hakata area, equipped with a natural hot spring large public bath. It's a convenient location, just a 5-minute walk to Hakata Station, 2 subway stops away from Fukuoka Airport, and with a bus terminal nearby, making transportation easy.

Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine in Fukuoka Prefecture is dotted with numerous gourmet and sweets shops along its approach.

"Anmitsuhime" is an entertainment theater located in Tenjin, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture.

In Hakata, Fukuoka, you can enjoy fresh egg rice bowls at "Uchi no Tamago Direct Sales Store".

Dazaifu Tenmangu, located in Fukuoka Prefecture, is a shrine built on the site of the grave of Michizane, who is deified as Tenjin-sama, or the kami of scholarship.

Nanzoin is a temple located in Fukuoka Prefecture, serving as the head temple of the Shingon sect of Buddhism in the Shinroku Shikoku pilgrimage, one of the 88 sacred places. Established in 1995, the Shaka Nehan-zo (Shakyamuni Nirvana Statue) stands at a colossal 41 meters in length, 11 meters in height, and weighing 300 tons, making it one of the world's largest bronze statues.

"Ittokuya" is a specialty shop for motsunabe, located in Hakata, Fukuoka Prefecture, where you can enjoy various local dishes from Kyushu, including motsunabe.

This time, we would like to introduce ASA's custom tour, traveling from Shimabara to Minamiaso Village and Amakusa.

Yoshinogari Site is a relic of a Yayoi period circular moat settlement located in Saga Prefecture, boasting the largest scale among Yayoi period sites in the country. This valuable archaeological site provides insights into the changes spanning a long period from the 3rd century BCE to the 3rd century CE.

In ASA's custom tours, you can enjoy events like a welcome party with traditional Japanese drumming and experiences like glamping.

Gunkanjima, also known as Battleship Island, is an artificial island located about 40 minutes by boat from Nagasaki Port. Situated off the coast, it was created by land reclamation around rocky outcrops. The entire island is surrounded by a seawall, and its distinctive appearance features towering reinforced concrete structures. In 2015, Gunkanjima was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.