kyushu

Nestled southwest of Honshu and separated from Shikoku by the Bungo Channel, Kyushu holds a unique position as Japan’s southernmost main island. It also cradles the country’s highest concentration of active volcanoes, making it a must-visit. To truly anchor the experiences, few places inspire adventure quite like Kyushu, with its dramatic volcanoes, sci-fi-looking crater lakes, thousand-year-old forests, and mineral-rich onsens fed from natural volcanic activities. It is, without a doubt, a d

The cycling scene in Kyushu is such that it immerses and deeply engages every sense. On two wheels, the landscapes here are absolutely magical with serene coastlines, traditional fishing villages, and majestic slopes of active volcanoes like Aso. Even better, these routes allow you to indulge in the region’s onsen offerings, patronize volcanic panoramas, soak in deep traditions, and enjoy a spectacularly unique terrain diversity.