Kyushu Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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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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The second largest city in Kyushu 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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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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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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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 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 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 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 is a rural tranquil region of Japanese tea cultivation and the traditional crafts manufacturing.The recommendable experience is to have Gyokuro tea which is the highest grade of Japanese tea cultivated in Hoshino village. |
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Known as the place where it has made a great contribution to the Japanese Industrial Revolution |
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Karatsu was prospered from ancient times as an important trading port, Yobuko famous for fresh squid cuisines |
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Takeo is a Onsen Resort, located west of Saga–city, and has 1200 years history |
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Famous for Arita porcelain, one of the traditional handicrafts of Japan, has 400 years old history. |
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The place known as Imari porcelain. Okawachiyama porcelain district is recommended to visit |
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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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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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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. At Onsen town, the scenery with white steam rising from the ground over a wide area can be enjoyed. |
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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. |
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The city surrounded azure sea with breath taking 99 islands scenery, and beautiful theme park Huis Ten Bosch
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North West coast of Nagasaki-prefecture is a beautiful and historic location full of interesting Christian churches |
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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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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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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 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 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 is a Nature-blessed region at Ono River basin, the northern part is surrounded by Aso & Kuju Mountains |
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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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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 is one of the best places to enjoy the atmosphere of old fashioned Onsen in Japan. |
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Amakusa is an archipelago located west side of Kumamoto, beautiful landscape, seafood & local delicacies, marine activities |
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Hitoyoshi is a castle town along rapid stream Kuma river, Onsen resort, river boat riding, steam locomotive, limestone cave. |
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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 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 facing to Pacific Ocean, subtropical region; Ocean Resorts, wild animal, historical places, beautiful landscape |
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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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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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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 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 called a small Kyoto collection of Samurai houses and gardens. Another featured place to be visited is Chiran Peace Museum |
Map of Kyushu
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