Travel guides for Fukuoka, Nagasaki, Kumamoto, Kagoshima and Okinawa
Naha is the capital of Okinawa Prefecture and the cultural heart of the former Ryukyu Kingdom. This first-timer guide covers Shuri Castle, Kokusai Street, the Makishi market, Tsuboya pottery, Naminoue Shrine, Okinawan food, accommodation, day trips to the Kerama Islands, and the best season to visit.
Discover Ishigaki Island in Okinawa Prefecture — Japan’s tropical paradise with crystal-clear coral reefs, manta ray diving, traditional Yaeyama culture, and island-hopping adventures. This complete guide covers how to get there, the best beaches, snorkelling, day trips to Taketomi and Iriomote, where to eat and stay, and everything first-time visitors need to know.
Dazaifu is one of Kyushu’s most historically significant and beautiful destinations — home to the magnificent Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, 6,000 plum trees, the Kyushu National Museum, and the famous umegae mochi sweet. This complete guide covers how to get there from Fukuoka, what to see, where to eat, the best time to visit during plum blossom season, and practical tips for first-time visitors.
Hakata ramen — the milky white tonkotsu from Fukuoka — is one of Japan’s most beloved regional ramen styles. This complete guide covers the history of tonkotsu, the best ramen shops in Fukuoka, the iconic yatai food carts, ordering etiquette, kaedama refills, and how to plan a 1–3 day ramen pilgrimage.
Yakushima is Japan’s most extraordinary UNESCO island — home to ancient cedar forests, wild deer and monkeys, sea turtle beaches, and the legendary Jomon Sugi tree, believed to be over 2,000 years old. This complete guide covers how to get there, the best hikes, wildlife encounters, where to stay and eat, and all the practical information first-time visitors need for an unforgettable trip.
Discover Takachiho Gorge in Miyazaki — Japan’s most mystical canyon. Complete guide to rowboating under Manai Falls, the sacred Takachiho Kagura dance, Amano Iwato Shrine, how to get there, best season to visit, and where to stay.
Yufuin is Oita Prefecture’s most enchanting onsen resort town — a misty highland haven of ryokans, hot springs, and artisan shops beneath the twin peaks of Mount Yufu. This complete Yufuin travel guide covers how to get there, the best onsens and ryokans, what to eat, top attractions including Kinrin-ko Lake and Yunotsubo Kaido street, seasonal highlights, and essential practical tips for first-time visitors to this beloved Japanese escape.
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