Kyushu Travel Guide
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Fodor's Chicago 2013
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Kyushu's landscape couldn't be more varied, with active yet accessible volcanoes, numerous thermal spas, endless fields of rice and famous potatoes, forested mountains capped by winter snows, busy harbors along lively seacoasts, and pleasant seaside retreats.
Kyushu Hotels
You can find the usual American hotel chains, with all the familiar extras, in places like Fukuoka and Nagasaki. The rural areas surrounding Aso and Kagoshima...read more
Kyushu Restaurants
Fresh fish is served everywhere on Kyushu. Appetites are on the hearty side here, so there's lots of meat, too. Local specialties abound and are often reasonably...read more
Fodor's Choice
Things To Do in Kyushu
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in Kyushu
- Book 3 Nts in Fukuoka this May Fr $170+/Nt Expedia
- 3-Star Canal City Fukuoka Washington Fr $136+/Nt Save with Hotels.com, $109/night less
- Stay 3 Nights and Save 30% on Your Stay!: the b hakata in May — $78 Save with Expedia, $29/night less
- 3-Star Plaza Premier Fr $82+/Nt — $82 Hotels.com
- Special deal: 4-Star Hakata Excel Tokyu Fr $371+/Nt — $371 Expedia
Kyushu Experiences
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Diverse Cities: Fukuoka has free-wheeling nightlife, Nagasaki radiates Old World charm, Kumamoto's castle contrasts with traffic-heavy streets... Read more
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Deep in the sacred mountains, a spiritual place full of atmosphere, is the birthplace of Japanese mythology. A visit to the Takachiho region... Read more
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The most celebrated dish in Fukuoka is tonkotsu ramen, a strongly flavored pork-bone-based soup with extra-thin noodles, scallions, and strips... Read more
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On August 9, 1945, two days after the blast at Hiroshima, Nagasaki fell victim to a second atomic bomb because of bad weather. The plane, named... Read more
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