Things to Do in Kyushu, Japan
The volcanic south: active craters, some of Japan's best onsen, and gateways to the Ryukyu islands.
91 destinations across 7 prefectures
Festivals in Kyushu
Suggested Itineraries
Places to Visit in Kyushu
Sakurajima
Sakurajima Volcano
One of Japan's most active volcanoes rising from Kagoshima Bay, accessible by a short ferry ride.
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...
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...
Canal City Hakata
Fukuoka's City Within a City
A massive entertainment and shopping complex in the heart of Hakata with a canal, fountains, and ...
Aoshima
Aoshima - Subtropical Island and Devil's Washboard
A small island connected to the mainland by a bridge, surrounded by unique wave-eroded rock forma...
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 ...
Yoshinogari Historical Park
Yoshinogari is Japan's largest Yayoi-period archaeological site, featuring reconstructed ancient ...
Karatsu
Karatsu - Castle Town of Pottery and Festivals
A historic castle town on Saga's northern coast, renowned for its centuries-old Karatsu-yaki pott...
Ohori Park
Fukuoka's Most Beautiful Urban Park
Expansive lakeside park in central Fukuoka built around the former moat of Fukuoka Castle, popula...
Kirishima Onsen
Highland Hot Springs in Volcanic Mountain Country
Cluster of mountain hot spring resorts in the volcanic Kirishima highlands, offering diverse mine...
Kirishima Shrine
Mountain Shrine of the Divine Descent
Grand vermillion shrine dedicated to the deity Ninigi-no-Mikoto who descended from heaven to foun...
Amakusa Islands
Hidden Christian Heritage Islands in the Amakusa Sea
Scenic archipelago with Hidden Christian heritage, dolphin watching, pristine coastline, and fres...
Dazaifu Tenmangu
Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine
Revered shrine dedicated to the deity of learning, attracting millions of students seeking academ...
Miyazaki City
Sunshine City of Myth and Nature
Subtropical prefectural capital known for year-round sunshine, mythological sites, mango, and cha...
Kushida Shrine
Hakata's Most Important Shrine and Festival Hub
Hakata's central shrine and starting point of the famous Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival, with a ye...