Japan - Kyushu (PDF Chapter)
Kyūshū is arguably Japan’s warmest, friendliest and most beautiful island, with active volcanic peaks, near-tropical coastlines, and great onsen virtually everywhere. Peppered throughout are relaxing hot-spring towns, trekking trails and family-friendly fun.
- join the night owls for beer and yakitori (skewers) at a yatai (food stall) in Fukuoka
- be moved – and charmed – by the unique history of secluded Hirado
- get buried in warm volcanic sand in the hot-spring resort, Ibusuki
Coverage includes: Fukuoka, Dazaifu, Karatsu, Imari, Hirado, Arita, Nagasaki, Shimbara Peninsula, Kumamoto, Aso-san & Around, Kurokawa Onsen, Yufuin, Beppu, Usuki, Takachiho, Kagoshima, Sakurajima, Satsuma Peninsul, Kirishima-yaku National Park, Miyazaki, Aoshima, Nichinan-kaigan and Cape Toi & Obi.
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