Unlike many crowded tourist spots, Kyushu’s landscapes and towns often remain quiet and untouched, offering a more profound sense of place. Here, you can walk through ancient forests, visit historical shrines, and enjoy local festivals that reflect centuries of tradition. Let’s explore some of the most well-known places on this beautiful island, starting with Yakushima!
For those who value the journey as much as the destination, the luxury sleeper train ‘Seven Stars in Kyushu’ (or the nanatsuboshi no Kyushu) is the best of both.
Kyushu is made up of nine prefectures, and in a Japanese culture which is obsessed with meibutsu (regional foods), the island region has a lot to offer in the form of Kyushu local food. In fact, it is said that Kyushu has the second largest number of restaurants per person in the whole of Japan.
When many visitors to Japan think of Japanese culture, they often think of Kyoto. However, Kyushu has a rich history and deep culture that plays an important role in Japan. Whether it’s Japanese mythology, regional ramen varieties, or its beautiful history, there are plenty of reasons to take a look at Kyushu culture.
Kyushu, a southern island of Japan, boasts unique food, culture & history as it was culturally separate from mainland Honshu for centuries.
Sake may be famous worldwide, but there is another Japanese alcohol just as prevalent, particularly in Kyushu: shochu.
Kyushu, Japan, is more often than not overlooked by many tourists in favor of more popular spots like Tokyo and Osaka. But Kyushu is a hidden gem, being home to one of the friendliest populations and most breathtaking scenery in Japan.
When Portuguese missionaries first arrived on Tanegashima island in 1543, it wasn’t long before a national fascination with sugar was born.
Hakata ramen is world famous, but how did it come to be and what makes it so special?
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