Kyushu Grand Tour: Scenery and Onsen Journey

SO12Updated 4/8/2026

Not just Beppu's Hells, Aso's vast grasslands, Sakurajima's power, Nagasaki's night view... Kyushu, with 4 prefectures ranking in the top 10 for travel satisfaction. A trip around Kyushu will change your perspective on life.

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Japan, 818-0117 Fukuoka Prefecture, Dazaifu City, Saifu 4-7-1

Pray for success with the god of learning, an experience that purifies the heart with the history of Dazaifu and its famous plum blossoms.

Japan, 801-0852 Fukuoka Prefecture, Kitakyushu City, Moji-ku Minato-machi 9

A retro port town district filled with Taisho Roman charm, enjoy strolling through the superb views of Kanmon Straits and historical buildings.

Japan, 842-0035 Saga Prefecture, Kanzaki District, Yoshinogari Town, Tande 1843

Experience the beginning of Kyushu's history while feeling the ancient romance at a restored moated settlement from the Yayoi period.

Japan, 859-3243 Nagasaki Prefecture, Sasebo City, Huis Ten Bosch-cho 1-1

Enjoy the exotic cityscape and the seaside resort feel of Sasebo at a Dutch-style theme park.

Japan, 〒850-0931 Nagasaki Prefecture, Nagasaki City, Minamiyamate-cho 8-1

A collaboration of exotic scenery and history, with a cluster of Western-style buildings overlooking Nagasaki Port.

Japan, 869-2225 Kumamoto Prefecture, Aso City, Kurokawa

The majestic crater of Aso and the superb view of Kusasenri, a panorama of nature also famous as a hot spring resort.

Japan, 860-0002 Kumamoto Prefecture, Kumamoto City, Chuo Ward, Honmaru 1-1

The majesty of one of Japan's three great castles and a view of Kumamoto city, a historical symbol where you can feel the steps towards recovery.

Japan, 874-0045 Oita Prefecture, Beppu City, Kannawa, Jigoku Meguri Street

Experience the power of the hot spring kingdom by touring the colorful hell hot springs, a famous attraction of Beppu Onsen.

Japan, 879-5102 Oita Prefecture, Yufu City, Yufuin-cho Kawakami 1561-1

A jewel of the Yufuin Onsen town, the mystical lake surface enveloped in morning mist and the superb view of Mt. Yufu are a perfect combination.

Japan, Mukaiyama, Takachiho Town, Nishiusuki-gun, Miyazaki Prefecture 882-1103

Experience the valley's beauty woven by the Mana-no-Taki waterfall, and feel the superb view and mystical atmosphere in the land of myths.

Japan, 891-1420 Kagoshima Prefecture, Kagoshima City, Sakurajima Akamizu-cho Sakurajima

Enjoy the blessings of the volcano, such as the footbath at the lava beach park overlooking Sakurajima, an active volcano and symbol of Kagoshima.

Japan, Yakushima, Kumage-gun, Kagoshima Prefecture

Experience ultimate nature on a mystical island with World Heritage primeval forests and Yakusugi cedars, where you can also enjoy hot springs.

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