Discover Kyushu
Ancient hot springs, active volcanoes, samurai castles, and Japan's finest ryokan — all with none of the crowds.
Where to Go in Kyushu
Fukuoka
Kyushu's Vibrant Gateway City
Nagasaki
Where East Meets West
Beppu
The Hot Spring Capital of Japan
Beppu is famous for its otherworldly 'hells' — boiling, colourful hot spring pools — and an almost limitless variety of onsen experiences, from sand baths to steam baths to mud pools.
Kumamoto
Castles, Ramen & Sacred Volcanoes
Home to one of Japan's finest castle keeps and the gateway to the massive Aso caldera, Kumamoto blends samurai history with jaw-dropping natural landscapes.
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Kyushu Grand Loop
Cover Kyushu's greatest hits in a week: Fukuoka's street food, Nagasaki's history, Kumamoto's castle, and the steaming onsen of Beppu and Yufuin. Travels entirely by Shinkansen and limited express — no car required.
Onsen & Ryokan Bliss
The ultimate spa itinerary: soak in Yufuin's forested baths, explore Beppu's volcanic 'hells', and end in the sublime village of Kurokawa Onsen with a multi-ryokan onsen pass.
Nature & Volcanoes
Hike the rim of the world's largest caldera, explore ancient cedar forests in Yakushima (UNESCO), and watch Sakurajima belch ash over Kagoshima Bay. Kyushu's geological drama at its finest.
Best Ryokan in Kyushu
Hand-picked traditional inns — from intimate forest retreats to celebrated luxury.
Onyado Nono Yufuin
Yufuin, Oita
Private open-air onsen with mountain panoramas
Set in a cedar forest with direct views of Mt. Yufu, this award-winning ryokan offers private rotenburo baths, multi-course kaiseki dinners, and impeccably attentive omotenashi hospitality.
Kannawa Yoshi Ryokan
Beppu, Oita
Authentic steam-bath inn in the hot spring quarter
Located in Beppu's atmospheric Kannawa district, this century-old inn uses natural steam vents to heat its rooms and cook its seasonal meals — an experience you can't get anywhere else.
Kaisou Nagasaki
Nagasaki City
Harbour-view luxury with Franco-Japanese fusion
Perched on Nagasaki's famous Glover Hill, this boutique ryokan marries traditional tatami rooms with Franco-Japanese cuisine reflecting the city's unique history of European influence.
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From the Blog
Beppu's 8 Hells: The Complete Visitor Guide
From a blood-red boiling pool to a pond where crocodiles bathe in geothermal water — Beppu's famous 'Jigoku Meguri' hell circuit is one of Japan's most unique attractions. Here's everything you need to know.
Riding the Yufuin no Mori: Japan's Most Scenic Train Journey
The emerald-green Yufuin no Mori limited express is one of Japan's most beloved scenic trains. Here's why this 90-minute ride through forested mountains is worth booking months in advance.
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