kyushu travel guide

Japan's southernmost main island, Kyushu, is the birthplace of Japanese porcelain and home to centuries-old pottery traditions. The region's ceramic heritage centers around three main destinations: the pioneering Arita, the maritime Imari, and the rustic Karatsu.

Kyushu is Japan’s southern island (part of Japan’s four main islands) and is a great place to visit if your priorities are set on nature, good food, hot springs, and slow-paced travel. Right from its onsen towns and scenic landscapes permeated with dramatic volcanoes, to local food and traditional crafts, Kyushu lets you see

While Kyushu lies in the southernmost part of Japan’s four main islands, it is much easier to reach than most people know. The level of convenience and speed of travel, to and from Kyushu, is such that almost no other region in