Japan Activity Blog

Our arita and imari porcelain guide covers kiln visits, the Ceramics Fair, Okawachiyama's kiln valley, and buying and shipping tips for Saga.

Discover the best things to do in Aso, Kumamoto, from the Nakadake crater to Kusasenri grassland, with 2026 tips on timing, transport, and crater access.

Follow our 2-day Aso itinerary through Kumamoto's caldera: Nakadake crater rules, Kusasenri, Daikanbo, Aso Shrine, and Kurokawa Onsen for your 2026 trip.

Find the best time to visit Aso, Japan, from spring's noyaki burns to autumn's sea of clouds, with weather, crowds, and packing tips for 2026.

Find the best time to visit Kitakyushu, from spring wisteria and cherry blossoms to summer festivals, quiet autumns, and cheap winter trips.

Wondering about the best time to visit Saga? Compare seasons, the Balloon Fiesta, Karatsu Kunchi, and packing tips to plan your Kyushu trip.

Find the best time to visit Takachiho, from November's foliage peak to winter's all-night yokagura festivals, in this full season-by-season guide.

Discover the best things to do in Dazaifu in 2026, from Tenmangu Shrine and Komyozenji to the Kyushu National Museum, plus day-trip transport tips.

Learn how to get to Aso by JR train, highway bus, or rental car, with fares, travel times, and routes from Kumamoto, Fukuoka, and Beppu for 2026.

Learn how to get to Ishigaki by direct flight or via Naha, plus airport bus, taxi, and onward ferry options to the Yaeyama Islands in 2026.

Learn how to get to Kitakyushu by Shinkansen, local train, plane, or car, with 2026 fares, times, and booking tips for a smooth trip from Fukuoka.

Learn how to get to Miyakojima with direct flights from Tokyo and Osaka, Naha connections, airport transfers, and rental car tips for your 2026 trip.