Kyushu region is the third largest of all the
areas
in Japan. There are a few onsen places that are famous
throughout Japan. Beppu produces the most hot spring
water in Japan and Yufuin has great views of Mount
Yufu.
It is also where you can go to Nagasaki, Yakushima,
Kagoshima and Saga.
Kyushu is the third largest island.
Fukuoka’s yatai,
food
stands, are the trademark of the city. Arita is best
known
for its pottery items. Saga’s Yoshinogari Historical
Park
is the most important and largest archaeological site
from the Yayoi Period in Japan. Nagasaki was the
second to be destroyed by the atomic bomb.
Kumamoto
Castle has the most complete castle experience in
Japan. Aso Shrine’s Romon Gate is one the three
largest gates in Japan. Beppu is an onsen resort that
produces the most hot springs water in the nation.
Yufuin is another onsen resort with views of the twin
peaked Mount Yufu. Takachiho Gorge is a
picturesque
site with spiritual characteristics. Kagoshima has a
mild
climate and palm tree lined streets. Ibusuki is an
onsen
town famous for their sand baths. Yakushima is a
subtropical island off the coast of Kagoshima
prefecture
and was the inspiration for the setting of the animated
film Princess Mononoke.
Please
see below for tours that include Kyushu:
