Fukuoka, the 7th largest city in Japan, is located on the island of Kyushu, in the south-western part of Japan. Fukuoka has a unique atmosphere, with it’s mix of modern metropolitan vibes, traditional culture and the famous southern Japanese friendliness. Fukuoka is a highly recommended destination if you want to experience the real Japan, away …
Fukuoka is Japans 7th largest city, and definitely requires (and deserves) more than 1 day if you want to understand it fully. It is however still possible to get a great impression of the city even if you have just a single day to spend. This itinerary is designed to make sure you hit all …
Fukuoka, Japans 7th largest city, is a highly recommended destination when you want to get off the beaten track in Japan! Fukuoka is full of history, and has a high concentration of old temples, while still having the feel of metropolis. You can spend quite a few days exploring the city, but 2 days will …
This itinerary takes you from north to south through Japan’s southern most main island, Kyushu in 14 days. All the way from the bustling metropolis of Fukuoka in the north, over the historic and picturesque pottery village of Arita, the culturally diverse Nagasaki, steaming onsen baths on valcanoes, and to Kagoshima’s active volcano Sakurajima and …
Cape Sata, in Kagoshima Prefecture, is the southern-most tip of Kyushu and so the southern-most point of Mainland Japan. It is a stunningly beautiful cape consisting of jagged rocks and cliffs covered in lush green trees, and a classical white lighthouse overlooking the sea. There are great views over the ocean towards Yakushima. It is …
Kirishima is a smaller city of around 125.000 inhabitants, located in Kagoshima Prefecture in Kyushu. Apart from being located in a true adventure land, between sea and volcanoes, it is especially praised for it’s many food specialties, including shochu and green tea. The most unusual and defining specialty of Kirishima however, is their black vinegar. …
Uchinoura Space Center is a launching facility for space rockets located in the southern part of Kagoshima Prefecture, Kyushu. Until 2006 all Japans scientific satelites were launched from this site, and it remains in use today for certain launches. There is a museum and shop for visitors, and it is possible to get exceptionally close …
Udo Shrine, or Udo-jingū, is a spectacular Shinto shrine located inside a seaside cave in Miyazaki Prefecture near the most southern end of Kyushu. While it is located far away from most other attractions in Kyushu, it is possibly one one the most scenic and special shrines in southern Japan. Hotels near Udo Shrine Japan Rail …
Amami Islands, or Amami-guntō as the archipelago is officially named, is a beautiful group of islands, located about mid-way between Kyusuhu and Okinawa. Amami is part of the Ryukyu Islands, just like Okinawa, but it is technically a part of Kagoshima Prefecture in Kyushu. The climate, nature and landscape has many similarities with Okinawa, including the mild winters and hot summers. There are …
Ayamaru Misaki is a small cape jutting out of the eastern coast of Amami island, only a couple of minutes north of the the airport. The cape hosts are large public park, Ayamaru Misaki Kanko Park, which offers a large play ground, an elevated observation deck and a very nice sea pool. The park has …
