20 Years Of Kyushu, My Favorite Places For The Ultimate Trip.

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A man and a young girl are outside on a wooden deck overlooking a river in a green mountain valley. They are reaching up to exchange paper lanterns, with the woman holding one lantern and the girl holding the other.

Why Visit Kyushu?

Kyushu is a dynamic island in southern Japan where rich history, volcanic landscapes, vast natural scenery and lively cities come together. Fukuoka brings youthful energy and new ideas, Nagasaki has a fascinating multicultural heritage, Miyazaki offers surfing and beaches, Oita is known for its hot springs, and Kumamoto is home to an active volcano and rolling green hills.

Whatever kind of journey you have in mind, Kyushu makes it easy to create a trip that feels entirely your own.

Don’t know where to start? Let me give you some ideas.

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