About Kyushu

The gateway to Japan and Asia, Kyushu is a heaven for hot springs, great food and dynamic nature.

Located on the southwest end of the Japanese archipelago, Kyushu consists of the mainland and a chain of small, sub-tropical islands. It is made up of seven prefectures: Fukuoka, Saga, Nagasaki, Oita, Kumamoto, Miyazaki and Kagoshima.

Blessed with rich nature resources and a warm climate, Kyushu is Japan's third largest island. Gigantic caldera volcanoes line up one after another, and appropriately Kyushu is called "Land of Fire." As well as its many onsen, Kyushu has characteristic coastlines and various isolated islands.

Kyushu boasts an abundance of fresh food, with characteristic local dishes rooted in each area unique and wide-ranging. Kyushu is a relatively inexpensive place and that contributes to its attractiveness among tourists. The Kyushu Shinkansen line allows one to travel around Kyushu very conveniently.

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