Don’t Cancel Your Kyushu Trip Yet: Traveling After the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake
Kyushu is also a very large island, and not every destination has been affected in the same way. Cancelling an entire Kyushu itinerary without checking the individual places involved can create another wave of damage. One that lasts much longer than the earthquake itself. If you're going to Mt. Aso, Kurokawa Onsen, Takachiho, read this first.
Riding the Aso Boy! Train: A Family-Friendly Trip from Kumamoto to Mt. Aso
Ride JR Kyushu’s Aso Boy! train from Kumamoto to Mt. Aso on an easy family-friendly overnight trip. Discover its panoramic seats, children’s play areas, onboard cafe and practical tips for tickets, food and accommodation near Aso Station.
Tsuetate Onsen: A Forgotten Hot Spring Town on the Kumamoto–Oita Border
Tsuetate Onsen is a quiet hot spring town on the Kumamoto–Oita border, known for its riverside streets, Showa-era buildings, historic bathhouse culture and peaceful atmosphere. Once a busy onsen destination, the town is now slowly finding new life through local businesses, renovated stays and visitors looking for a slower, more atmospheric side of Kyushu.