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
Shimabara Castle
Castle of the Christian Rebellion
Reconstructed castle famous for its connection to the Shimabara Rebellion, with exhibits on Chris...
Yutoku Inari Shrine
Yutoku Inari Shrine - One of Japan's Three Great Inari Shrines
One of Japan's three largest Inari shrines, featuring dramatic vermillion architecture built into...
Egami Church
A White Wooden Church on Stilts in a Seaside Valley of Naru Island, Built with Savings from Kibinago Net Fishing
A small white wooden church with pale blue window frames, built in 1918 by Tetsukawa Yosuke for d...
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...
Yanagawa
City of Canals and River Punting
Historic castle town known for its scenic canal boat rides through willow-lined waterways and fam...
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...
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 ...
Fukuoka Tower
Japan's Tallest Seaside Tower
234-meter seaside tower with panoramic views over Fukuoka city, Hakata Bay, and the surrounding m...
Kitsuki Castle Town
A Beautifully Preserved Samurai Town on a Peninsula
Kitsuki is a remarkably well-preserved castle town perched on a small peninsula between two river...
Sakitsu Village
A Fishing Village Where Hidden Christians Saw Mary in Abalone Shells
A small fishing village on Amakusa Shimoshima whose Gothic church, built in 1934 with a tatami fl...
Daikanbo
Caldera Lookout over the Aso Plain
A lookout on the northern rim of the Aso caldera, about 936 meters high, with views over the plai...
Umitamago Aquarium
Seaside Aquarium Beside Takasakiyama
A large aquarium on the shore of Beppu Bay, across the road from Takasakiyama, with marine tanks,...
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...
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...
Chiran Samurai District
Preserved Samurai Residences with Exquisite Gardens
A beautifully preserved Edo-period samurai district featuring seven exquisite gardens and a 700-m...