Exploring Nature And History In Kyushu, Japan
Japan’s southernmost main island, Kyushu, is a land deeply connected to nature. Known for its volcanic terrain, lush forests, ...
Four towns to visit in Kyushu, an often overlooked corner of Japan
The most famous attraction is Takachiho Gorge – a deep chasm carved out by several explosions from the nearby Mount Aso, ...
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I Spent 3 Days Biking Around Kyushu, Japan — Here’s Why It Was an Incredible Way to See the Island
Kyushu is mountainous and lushly forested ... The shrine, old and wooden, was built on top of a mountain. We dismounted at ...
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A road trip across Kyushu, Japan takes in panoramic views, volcanoes and hot-spring baths
The Kuju Mountains, Kyushu's highest, appear to bear down on the road in these parts, and in their shadows lie the Tadewara Wetlands, where we would make our final stop before Beppu. The wetlands ...
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Southern delights and off-the-beaten path charms of Japan
Discover another of Kyushu's unique flavours in the mountains of Saga Prefecture. The charming hot-spring town Ureshino is renowned all over the country thanks to its smooth, light green tea ...
Open-air train offers view from Japan’s tallest railway bridge
If you are afraid of heights, please bear with it for a little while,” the train driver called out while blowing shimmering ...
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Mountains, tea fields and hot-spring baths: A pilgrimage into Japan's heartland
The temple is dedicated to the Yakushi Nyorai (Healing Buddha) and offers sweeping views of the surrounding mountains and town below. Mie Prefecture boasts Shinto's holiest of holies, Ise Shrine.