Kyushu Travel Guide / introducing fascinating destinations of Kyushu
Kyushu is one of the Japan’s major Island with a size of 330km north-south and 240km
east-west, and composed of numerous unique and charming regions made by own
nature, history, climate and culture. Kyushu is also one of the oldest part of Japan, and
it is believed to have hosted some of first human settlers from other part of Asia.
As well there are abundant fantastic hidden gems around popular destinations,
and further more there are lot of off the beaten path in the remote areas.
Japanese
For introducing fascinating Kyushu, we have prepared Kyushu Travel Guide by
our own survey.
Please enjoy the Virtual tour in Kyushu by visiting the following sites.
Fukuoka-prefecture
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Fukuoka
The biggest city in Kyushu and has the fourth biggest population national wide.
The energetic city bustling as the center of Kyushu’s politics, economy, culture,
fashion as well as tourism. When visiting Kyushu, the city is the great starting
point for exploring Kyushu
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Kitakyushu
The second largest city in Kyushu and World leading Environmental Future city,
and blessed with spectacular & stunning nature. The city is the Industrial
Innovation city greatly contributed to Japan’s Industrial modernization.
Kitakyushu offers a lot of sightseeing spots and UNESCO World Heritage of
Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution.
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Dazaifu
A historical place and translates literally as Great Government Headquarters.
About 1300 years ago, there was a government office to manage the entire
Kyushu and was known as the distant court from Kyoto. The place, worth to
visit is Dazaifu tenmangu shrine, dedicated to the deity of learning. Many
Japanese visit the Shrine to pass the examination successfully.
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Itoshima
The nearest Resort town from Fukuoka-city, Itoshima is surrounded
Genkai Sea and Seburi Mountain. The beautiful Genkai Sea where the
dynamic wave makes coast line scenery and seafood can be enjoyed.
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Yanagawa
The former castle town has a Japanese traditional townscape where
located in the Chigo plain and facing to calm Ariake bay. The feature of
the town is canal running all over the town that made more than 3000
years ago to be used for living and agriculture. The canal was used for
the moat at castle town and now used the Canal boat cruise.
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Munakata & Fukutsu
Munakata Region is located in the west part of Fukuoka-prefecture
and facing to Genkai Sea. Many religion sites are listed on UNESCO
World Heritage as Sacred Island of Okinoshima and Associated Sites.
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Asakura
Asakura is located in south of Fukuoka Prefecture and is spreading in
the Chikugo plains of the Chikugo River basin. It is a thriving area of
agriculture and has rich nature and historical place Akizuki. And also
there is a Onsen Resort along the Chikugo River.
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Ukiha
Ukiha blessed with nature where many orchards spread out at the foot of
Mino mountain range. Yoshii, in the center of Chikugo flourished as a
post town during the Edo period, and there a lot of Sake brewery.
A fruits picking and Sake brewery visit can be enjoyed here.
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Yame
Yame is a rural tranquil region of Japanese tea cultivation and the
traditional crafts manufacturing and is located in the southern part
of Mino mountain range. The recommendable experience is to
have Gyokuro tea which is the highest grade of Japanese tea
cultivated in Hoshino village.
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Saga-prefecture
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Saga-city
Known as the place where it has made a great
contribution to the Japanese Industrial Revolution
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Karatsu & Yobuko
Karatsu was prospered from ancient times as an important
trading port, Yobuko famous for fresh squid cuisines
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Takeo & Ureshino
Takeo is a Onsen Resort, located west of Saga–city,
and has 1200 years history
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Arita
Famous for Arita porcelain, one of the traditional
handicrafts of Japan, has 400 years old history.
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Imari
The place known as Imari porcelain. Okawachiyama
porcelain district is recommended to visit
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Kashima & Tara
Kashima is southern part of Saga, facing to Ariake sea,
Yutoku Inari Shrine is one of the famous Inari shrine in Japan
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Nagasaki-prefecture
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Nagasaki
The city has significant Japanese histories which creates unique cultures
and atmosphere. Only the trading port during National isolation period,
continue to faith of Christianity during ban period, contribute to Japan’s
industrial modernization, and experience of Atomic bomb.
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Unzen
The gentle Onsen resort situated in the Unzen National Park with an
altitude of 700m. At any time of the year the natural scenery of Unzen is
beautiful; azaleas, green leaves, brilliant autumnal tints of maples and
silver frost represent each season of the year. At Onsen town, the scenery
with white steam rising from the ground over a wide area can be enjoyed.
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Shimabara
The beautiful castle town scenery can be enjoyed ; Shimabara Castle
surrounded by lotus planted large moat, and Samurai street with stone
walls Samurai houses and a spring water canal running down the center.
Historical place of Christianity is Harajo where Shimabara Rebellion site
Don’t miss Dolphins watching cruise
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Sasebo & Huis Ten Bosch
The city surrounded azure sea with breath taking
99 islands scenery, and beautiful theme park
Huis Ten Bosch
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Hirado
North West coast of Nagasaki-prefecture is a
beautiful and historic location full of interesting
Christian churches
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Oita-prefecture
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Beppu
The popular hot spring town nestle at the foot of volcanos,
Mt. Yufu and Mt. Tsurumi. Tthe exciting experiences Hell tour
and Foot bath are recommended
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Yufuin
A beautiful and tranquil Onsen Resort harmonized
with nature. Yunotsubo Avenue, Kinrinko lake and
Yufuin Floral Village are worth to explore.
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Kunisaki peninsula
Rural area, Kunisaki peninsula is located north-east side of
Oita-prefecture, trekking, onsen, and local cuisines can be enjoyed.
Kunisaki peninsula began to develop 1,300 years ago as a sacred
religious ground influenced by mountain and nature worship.
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Usa & Ajimu
Usa & Ajimu is located at the base of Kunisaki peninsula
and spreading around Usa Shrine. it has long been holy
ground to both Shinto & Buddhist activities
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Nakatsu & Yabakei
Nakatsu is a Castle town, during the Edo period, Nakatsu was a
mid-sized domain, and the town itself has recently expanded.
Yabakei offers dynamic rock formations at the valleys along
Yamakuni River.
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Okubungo region
Okubungo is a Nature-blessed region at Ono River basin,
the northern part is surrounded by Aso & Kuju Mountains
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Kumamoto-prefecture
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Kumamoto
To the end of the 19th century, Kumamoto was prosperous as a castle town
and now the third largest city in Kyushu. Must visit place is Kumamoto Castle
listed on the three great castle in Japan
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Aso
The world’s largest caldera and the active volcano give a lot of
excitements. And numerous unforgettable experiences in the
rural area can be made including Onsen and local cuisines.
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Kurokawa Onsen
Kurokawa Onsen is one of the best places to enjoy the
atmosphere of old fashioned Onsen in Japan.
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Amakusa
Amakusa is an archipelago located west side of Kumamoto,
beautiful landscape, seafood & local delicacies, marine activities
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Hitoyoshi
Hitoyoshi is a castle town along rapid stream Kuma river, Onsen
resort, river boat riding, steam locomotive, limestone cave.
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Miyazaki-prefecture
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Takachiho
Takachiho offers dynamic and beautiful Takachiho Gorge and
here is the birthplace of Japanese mythology. It is the supposed
site of legend where Amaterasu, the Shrine Sun Goddess,
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Hyuga
Hyuga is a bay city, facing the Hyuga nada Sea.
Spectacle art collection of exposed Rocks created by raging
wave. The spectacle scenery created by its many exposed
rocks can be enjoyed.
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Miyazaki & Nichinan
Miyazaki & Nichinan facing to Pacific Ocean, subtropical
region; Ocean Resorts, wild animal, historical places,
beautiful landscape
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Kagoshima-prefecture
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Kirishima
An Onsen Resort located in the mountain foot of
Kirishima. Kirishima Shrine is one of the most beautiful shrine
in Kyushu surrounded by forest
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Kagoshima
The southernmost major city in Kyushu which can see
Sakura-jima Island which raises the smoke across the
Kagoshima Bay. Kagoshima prospered in the Edo period
as a castle town.
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Sakura-jima Island
An active volcano with three peaks, Kita-dake, Naka-dake and
still active Minami-dake. Formerly an island, it became connected
with the Osumi Peninsula in 1914 when lava from its summit
closed the channel between the two.
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Ibusuki & Satsuma peninsula
Ibusuki is the Onsen Resort is most famous for Sand bath
place in Japam located at a sand in Kinko bay. Many unique
tourist attractions in Satsuma peninsula can be offered.
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Chiran
Chiran called a small Kyoto collection of Samurai houses
and gardens. Another featured place to be visited is
Chiran Peace Museum
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Map of Kyushu


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