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Kyushu Travel Guides

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Kyushu is Japan's third-largest island and one of its most diverse regions — from Fukuoka's urban energy and Beppu's geothermal landscapes to Nagasaki's historical depth and Kagoshima's active volcano. These guides span the island's cities, transport options, festivals, and day trip routes.

Arita and Imari Porcelain Guide: Kyushu's Ceramic Towns

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

7/10/2026

Kai Nakamura

10 Best Things to Do in Aso, Japan (2026)

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.

7/10/2026

Kai Nakamura

Aso Itinerary: The Best 2-Day Caldera Plan for 2026

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

7/10/2026

Kai Nakamura

Best Time to Visit Aso: A Seasonal Guide for 2026

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.

7/10/2026

Kai Nakamura

Best Time to Visit Kitakyushu: A Season-by-Season Guide

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

7/10/2026

Kai Nakamura

Best Time to Visit Saga: 2026 Season Guide

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

7/10/2026

Kai Nakamura

Best Time to Visit Takachiho: 2026 Travel Guide

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.

7/10/2026

Kai Nakamura

9 Best Things to Do in Dazaifu (2026)

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.

7/10/2026

Kai Nakamura

How to Get to Aso, Japan: Trains, Buses & Car (2026)

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.

7/10/2026

Kai Nakamura

How to Get to Saga Japan: Trains, Bus & Car (2026)

Learn how to get to Saga, Japan by Shinkansen relay, JR Kamome train, highway bus, or car, plus routes to Arita, Karatsu, and Yoshinogari in 2026.

7/10/2026

Kai Nakamura

How to Get to Takachiho: Bus, Train & Car Guide (2026)

There's no train to Takachiho, so compare highway buses, the Nobeoka JR-bus route, rental cars, and tours, plus 2026 fares, to plan your Kyushu trip.

7/10/2026

Kai Nakamura

12 Best Things to Do in Kitakyushu (2026)

Discover the best things to do in Kitakyushu, from Kokura Castle to Mojiko Retro's yaki-curry, with 2026 prices, hours, and day-trip tips from Fukuoka.

7/10/2026

Kai Nakamura