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Sakurajima volcano in Kagoshima, Kyushu, Japan

Kyushu Travel Guide

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The Kyushu region is made up of Kagoshima, Fukuoka, Oita, Miyazaki, Saga, Nagasaki and Kumamoto prefectures.

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    Gunkanjima (Hashima Island)

    What is Gunkanjima? Gunkanjima, or Hashima Island, is a small, abandoned island off the coast of Nagasaki. From a distance, it looks like a battleship—so people started calling it “Gunkanjima,” which means “Battleship Island” in Japanese. The island has a powerful history. It once had a busy coal mine run…

  • A climbing kiln for making pottery in Onta, Japan

    Onta Pottery | Traditional Pottery with very beautiful patterns.

    Onta is a small village in Oita, Kyushu. They produce pottery with traditional techniques without using electric power. Strolling along the old street and visiting a few workshops to watch how they produce pottery is a great way to enjoy this town.

  • Hita Gion Yamahoko Kaikan, float museum in Oita, Japan

    Hita, Oita | A town that lives with clear water

    Hita is a city in Kyushu that attracts tourists with its beautiful old town with 200-year old houses, a float festival, and traditional ceramics. See what this off-the-beaten-path destination has to offer.

  • View of the Sakurajima volcano from Sengan-en in Kagoshima, Japan

    Kagoshima City Famous for Sakurajima | Kagoshima Travel Guide

    For history, activities in nature, and a balmy climate, Kagoshima is the place to go. Having always been more open to foreign influences, you can still find plenty of proof of that in local culture and Kagoshima’s historical buildings.

  • Karatsu City, Famous for Karatsu Kunchi and Karatsu Pottery

    Karatsu Castle, Takatori’s Old Residence, wild natural scenery, and pottery beautiful in its minimalist simplicity are just some of the attractions that Karatsu in Kyushu, Japan has to offer. Find out what to include on your Karatsu itinerary!

  • Arita and Imari | Traditional Pottery Towns in Japan

    Arita and Imari are small towns that are located in Saga Prefecture. They have been known as towns of pottery for about 400 years.

  • Yoshinogari archaeological site in Saka, Kyushu, Japan

    Yoshinogari Ruins where you can see what Japan was like 2000 years ago

    Yoshinogari is an important archaeological site located on the plain of Saga Prefecture. By visiting this site you can get a rough image of a Japanese village of about 2,000 years ago.