Visit Kyushu, Japan
Thought by many to be the birthplace of the Japanese nation, Kyushu is the southernmost of Japan’s four main islands, with a turbulent history matched by its seething volcanic terrain.

Kumamoto Castle, Kyushu
Thought by many to be the birthplace of the Japanese nation, Kyushu is the southernmost of Japan’s four main islands, with a turbulent history matched by its seething volcanic terrain.
This island was the focal point of foreign interest in Japan, and the only place during Japan’s long years of self-imposed isolation where contact with the outside world was permitted.
Around Kyushu
A land of cosmopolitan cities and castles, active volcanoes and scenic crater lakes, Kyushu is a prime location to explore Japan’s history, both ancient and more recent. An ideal location for scenic hikes in an unspoilt landscape and for visiting hot spring resorts well beyond the reach of conventional tourists.
Places within Kyushu
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- Located in the heart of the world's biggest caldera, Aso is a great place to base yourself for exploring nearby Mount Aso.
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- A very popular resort town with the Japanese, Beppu is famed for its mud baths, black sand and hot springs all of which provide the 12 million visitors each year with traditional ways to relax.
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- Fukuoka City is the main port of access from Korea into Japan by sea and is regarded by many as the cultural hub of Japan.
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- For those with an interest in Kyushu’s turbulent history, the warm and friendly city of Kagoshima is a great place to visit. It boasts many historical sites and one of the best gardens in Kyushu at Iso-teien.
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- Kirishima is the first of Japan's designated national parks and is home to an array of stunning sights, including smoking volcanoes, vast plateaux, sparkling lakes, rugged coastlines and dense forests.
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- Kumamoto is a pleasant castle town which has its place in Kyushu's turbulent history as the island's major government stronghold during the Shogun period.
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- Kurokawa Onsen is one of Japan's finest hot spring resorts and time here should be spent slowly and without a thought to the outside world. A preservation order has been issued by local to keep the traditional character of the town in place.
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- Nagasaki is Kyushu’s best-known city, made infamous on 9th August 1945 as the site of the second atomic bomb. The understated Peace Park and museum are a likely point of interest for every visitor.
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- Yakushima is an island situated approximately 60 km south from the southern end of Osumi Peninsula in the southern part of Kagoshima prefecture. One fifth of the island is registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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- Though close in distance to the nearby tourist onsen resort of Beppu, in terms of character and atmosphere the picturesque Yufuin Onsen is a world apart. It is set in a scenic location at the foot of Mount Yufudake, on the shores of the thermally warmed Lake Kinrin.
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