Things to Do in Kyushu, Japan
The volcanic south: active craters, some of Japan's best onsen, and gateways to the Ryukyu islands.
156 destinations across 7 prefectures
Festivals in Kyushu
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Places to Visit in Kyushu
Ureshino Onsen
One of Japan's Three Great Beauty Hot Springs
One of Japan's top three beauty hot springs known for smooth, silky waters that are said to make ...
Yabakei Gorge
Scenic Gorge with Autumn Foliage and a Hand-Carved Tunnel
A scenic gorge of eroded rock walls in Nakatsu, known for autumn foliage and the Ao-no-Domon, a t...
Reigando
Cave Where Musashi Wrote The Book of Five Rings
A natural cave on Mount Kinpo where swordsman Miyamoto Musashi wrote The Book of Five Rings, on t...
Marine World Uminonakamichi
Aquarium on the Uminonakamichi Sandbar
An aquarium on the Uminonakamichi sandbar in Fukuoka, focusing on the marine life of Kyushu's seas.
Udo Shrine
A Sacred Shrine in a Sea Cave
Built inside a natural cave overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Udo Shrine is one of Japan's most dram...
Takasakiyama Monkey Park
Hillside Home to Wild Japanese Macaque Troops
A natural park on a hillside between Oita and Beppu where wild troops of Japanese macaques gather...
Harajiri Falls
Wide Curtain Waterfall in Farmland
A wide waterfall about 120 metres across and 20 metres high that drops from flat farmland, one of...
Aso Shrine
Historic Shrine with a Rebuilt Tower Gate
One of the oldest and most important shrines in the Aso region, known for a two-story romon gate ...
Chiran Samurai District
Preserved Samurai Residences with Exquisite Gardens
A beautifully preserved Edo-period samurai district featuring seven exquisite gardens and a 700-m...
Megane Bridge
1634 Stone Arch Bridge over the Nakashima River
A twin-arch stone bridge built in 1634 over the Nakashima River, whose reflection in the water re...
Takachiho Gorge
Mythical Volcanic Gorge with Towering Cliffs
A dramatic volcanic gorge with columnar basalt cliffs, a tall waterfall, and rowing boats for a u...
Fukiji Temple
Home to One of Kyushu's Oldest Wooden Halls
A temple on the Kunisaki Peninsula whose Odo hall, a national treasure, is one of the oldest surv...
Itoshima
Coastal Area with Cafes, Beaches and a White Torii
A coastal area west of Fukuoka City with cafes, beaches, and the white torii gate of Sakurai Futa...
Nokonoshima Island Park
Seasonal Flower Park on a Hakata Bay Island
A flower park on Nokonoshima Island in Hakata Bay, with fields of seasonal flowers overlooking th...
Sanrio Character Park Harmonyland
Hello Kitty and Sanrio Theme Park in the Oita Hills
An open-air Sanrio theme park in the hills near Beppu, home to Hello Kitty, My Melody and Cinnamo...