Things to Do in Kyushu, Japan
The volcanic south: active craters, some of Japan's best onsen, and gateways to the Ryukyu islands.
162 destinations across 7 prefectures
Festivals in Kyushu
RubyKaigi
14 to 16 April 2027
Miyazaki · Festival
Hakata Dontaku Port Festival
3 to 4 May 2027
Fukuoka · Dance festival
Hakata Gion Yamakasa
1 to 15 July 2027
Fukuoka · Float procession
Nagasaki Kunchi
7 to 9 October 2027
Nagasaki · Dance festival
Karatsu Kunchi
2 to 4 November 2027
Saga · Float procession
Suggested Itineraries
Places to Visit in Kyushu
Tanegashima
Island of Rockets and the Arrival of Firearms
Southern island famous as the site where firearms first arrived in Japan and home to JAXA's spect...
Kokura Castle
Kokura Castle - Edo-Period Castle with Unique Architecture
An Edo-period castle in the heart of Kitakyushu, notable for its distinctive karazukuri architect...
Nanzoin Temple
Home of the World's Largest Bronze Reclining Buddha
Shingon Buddhist temple housing the world's largest bronze reclining Buddha statue at 41 meters l...
Goto Islands
Remote Island Chain with Hidden Christian Heritage
Remote archipelago of 140 islands known for UNESCO-listed Hidden Christian churches, pristine bea...
Sasebo
Western Kyushu Port City and Gateway to Kujukushima
A port city in western Nagasaki Prefecture that serves as the gateway to Kujukushima and is known...
Nozaki Island
Nozaki Island: An Emptied Island, a Brick Church and Two Boats a Day
A long, hilly island east of Ojika in the northern Goto chain. Over 650 people lived in its three...
Nagasaki Peace Park
Memorial to Nagasaki's Atomic Bombing
A solemn peace memorial featuring the Peace Statue and the Atomic Bomb Museum documenting Nagasak...
Satsuma Peninsula
Southern Kagoshima's Scenic Cape and Historic Coast
Southern peninsula with coastal cliffs, the Chiran Kamikaze pilot museum, sand baths at Ibusuki, ...
Sakurajima
Sakurajima Volcano
One of Japan's most active volcanoes rising from Kagoshima Bay, accessible by a short ferry ride.
Huis Ten Bosch
Huis Ten Bosch - Japan's Dutch Kingdom Theme Park
Japan's largest theme park recreating a Dutch town with canals, windmills, flower gardens, and se...
Kujukushima
Island-Dotted Seascape in Saikai National Park
A stretch of coast near Sasebo scattered with more than 200 small islands, best seen from sightse...
Glover Garden
A hillside open-air museum featuring Western-style residences from Japan's Meiji-era foreign sett...
Kitakyushu
Industrial Heritage City with Night Views from Mt. Sarakura
Major port city known for Kokura Castle, the spectacular night views from Mount Sarakura, and the...
Oka Castle Ruins
Mountaintop Castle Ruins that Inspired Japan's Most Famous Song
Dramatic hilltop castle ruins that inspired the beloved song Kojo no Tsuki, offering spectacular ...
Ippudo Daimyo Main Store
The Original Ippudo, Birthplace of Modern Hakata Ramen
Step into ramen history at the original 1985 flagship where Ippudo founder Shigemi Kawahara revol...