Kyushu travel guides

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

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.

Follow this 2-day kitakyushu itinerary from Fukuoka: Kokura Castle, Mojiko Retro, night views, train costs, and where to stay. Plan your trip now.

Plan things to do in Saga Prefecture with our 2026 guide to Karatsu Castle, Arita porcelain towns, Yoshinogari Park, onsen towns, and budget tips.

Plan things to do in Takachiho with our 2026 guide to the gorge, Amano Iwato mythology sites, the yokagura dance, and the Kunimigaoka sunrise clouds.

Plan your Takachiho yokagura night dance with showtimes, ticket prices, the Amaterasu myth, and etiquette tips for the nightly and all-night ceremonies.

Find where to stay in Aso for 2026, from budget rooms near Aso Station to caldera-view ryokan and a Kurokawa Onsen splurge, with prices for every budget.