Nov 2014: Aki trip to Chugoku and Kyushu

[ynaoblivious]

Just got back from a 2-week trip to Chugoku and Kyushu! I chose those 2 regions mainly because of the Arashi concert in Fukuoka!

Had a pretty hectic schedule for my vacation. I went to 1 prefecture per day, except on the days when Arashi ate all my time!

My Itinerary:













Date
Day
Prefecture
Destination
Specific destinations

2-Nov
Sun

Flight
land in Fukuoka; shinkansen to Okayama

3-Nov
Mon
Okayama
Bitchu-Takahashi, Kurashiki
Bitchu-Matsuyama Castle, Raikyuji, Kurashiki

4-Nov
Tues
Tottori
Tottori
Sand dunes

5-Nov
Wed
Shimane
Matsue
Adachi Art Museum, Matsue Castle

6-Nov
Thurs
Hiroshima
Iwakuni, Miyajima
Kintai-Kyo Bridge, Itsukushima shrine

7-Nov
Fri
Oita
Beppu
Beppu sea hell, Oita city

8-Nov
Sat
Nagasaki
Nagasaki
Megane bridge, Dutch Slope, Nagasaki Peace Park,
Mt. Inasa

9-Nov
Sun
Yamaguchi
Yamaguchi-shi
Akiyoshido, Rurikoji

10-Nov
Mon
Miyazaki, Kumamoto
Takachiho, Mt. Aso
Takachiho Gorge, Gokase River, Nobeoka

11-Nov
Tues
Kagoshima
Kagoshima-shi
Shiroyama, Senganen Garden

12-Nov
Wed
Fukuoka, Hiroshima
Fukuoka, Hiroshima
Arashi goods, Hiroshima Castle, Hiroshima A-bomb
dome

13-Nov
Thurs
Kumamoto
Kumamoto
Kumamoto Castle

14-Nov
Fri
Fukuoka
Fukuoka - Arashi
Arashi concert

15-Nov
Sat
Fukuoka, Saga
Saga
Tosu, Saga

16-Nov
Sun
Hong Kong
Flight to Hong Kong
Avenue of the Stars

I was a bit worried about my crazy plan to go to 12 prefectures in 14 days, but it worked out fine! Didn't get to see many of the tourist attractions in Fukuoka, though, because all my Fukuoka time went to Arashi!

I did go to see Arashi, and was super tempted to watch twice! But...the Saturday tickets were super expensive. But next time, if I do go, I want to go to at least 2 shows! If I can afford the tickets, that is!