Reasons to travel to Kyushu in the Japanese archipelago
Reasons to travel to Kyushu in the Japanese archipelago
Between visits, like the one at Kumamoto Castle, you can relax your body and mind in the hot springs of Kyushu!
Our last island is Kyushu, the third largest Japanese island, famous for its volcanic activities, its historical places dating back to the origins of Japanese civilization, and its cities, most of which are spas. These are some of the reasons to travel to Kyushu .
If you are taking a tour of Japan, you will see that there are many Onsen in Japan, almost everywhere on the map of the country. This is particularly the case in Kyushu, famous for its hot springs. We can cite, for example, the Unzen Onsen or the sources of the city of Beppu.
These relaxing waters will make you really want to live in Japan … The next stage will be the great city of Fukuoka, the largest metropolitan area on the island with more than 1.5 million inhabitants. The beach is next to the skyscrapers and it is easy to access this city thanks to its great transport infrastructure.
Between the shopping malls, the Japan Market, the Genkai Seafront Hostels (southwest of the Sea of Japan), the noodle tasting in Hakata Bay, and the tea ceremony in southern Japan, you won’t be bored. You can also experience Japanese culture in museums or visiting monuments.
Your stay in Kyushu can also be marked by several visits to places such as:
- Visit the 2 active volcanoes on the island: Mount Aso and Sakurajima.
- Discover the Japanese cultural roots in Nagasaki.
- Sunbathe or swim at Miyazaki Spa.
- Explore the picturesque town of Kumamoto and, in particular, its castle.
- Visit the Naples of the East: Kagoshima.
- Soak up the local culture in the Okinawa archipelago.
Note that there are many festivals organized throughout the year throughout Kyushu that you can participate in, such as the Nagasaki Lantern Festival. As for gastronomy, we advise you to try Fukuoka’s famous Hakata Ramen and Motsunabe fondue .
If you have been to Japan and want to return after a trip to Tokyo, then you can be inspired by all these places on the islands of Japan that we offer you for your return to Japan or even your first trip to Japan.
