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    Discover Kyushu: Your Ultimate Guide to Top Tours and Attractions in Kyushu, Japan

    When you enter Kyushu, Japan’s southern paradise, you immediately are transported into a treasure trove of cultural heritage, natural wonders, and culinary delights. With a wealth of tours and attractions to explore, planning your Kyushu adventure can be overwhelming. Fear not! We’ve curated the ultimate guide to the top 10 tours and attractions in Kyushu, ensuring an unforgettable journey through…

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    Episode 13: Amazing Fukuoka and Saga, Japan

    In this episode, we wrap up our amazing trip to Kyushu with a couple of quick stops in the Fukuoka and Saga prefectures. Fukuoka provided a convenient port of entry and exit from Kyushu, so we stayed overnight and explored some of the Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, dedicated to scholar and politician Michizane Sugawara. We also spent time at the shopping…

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    Episode 12: Enchanting Kumamoto, Japan

    In this episode, we make a quick stop over in the Kumamoto prefecture in Japan. Kumamoto is located in the center of Kyushu along the western coast. Among the attractions of Kumamoto are Mount Aso, one of the largest active volcanoes in the world, Kumamoto Castle in the capital city of Kumamoto, and Kurokawa Onsen (or hot spring baths). Our…

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    Episode 11: Exploring the Wonders of the Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan

    In this episode we continue our adventures in Kyushu with a stop over in the Miyazaki Prefecture (宮崎県). Miyazaki Prefecture is located on the southeastern coast of Kyushu and offers spectacular natural attractions and serene coastal views surely to appease any discerning tastes. One of the most impressive attractions is the Takachiho Gorge. The gorge itself was formed by volcanic…

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    Episode 10: Exploring Oita Prefecture, Japan

    In this episode, the adventures in Kyushu continue with a drive from Nagasaki to the Oita Prefecture. Oita prefecture is in the north-eastern part of Kyushu and is famous for it’s Jigoku (地獄) or hot spring “hells” of Beppu. Getting around in Kyushu is pretty easy and the scenery can’t be beat, but the highlights for us were the visits…