Travel guides for Fukuoka, Nagasaki, Kumamoto, Kagoshima and Okinawa
Complete Okinawa island hopping guide covering the main island, Ishigaki and Yaeyama Islands, Miyako Island, Taketomi village, and Iriomote jungle. Includes snorkeling, manta ray tours, Ryukyu Kingdom history, and practical travel tips with prices in yen and USD for first-time visitors.
Complete guide to Kumamoto and Mount Aso: visiting the world’s largest active caldera, exploring the restored Kumamoto Castle, soaking in Kurokawa Onsen’s famous outdoor baths, and tasting Kumamoto’s unique foods including basashi horse sashimi and Aso beef. Prices in yen and USD included.
Complete travel guide to Kagoshima and Sakurajima: visiting Japan’s most active volcano, exploring samurai history at Sengan-en garden, experiencing Ibusuki’s famous sand baths, and hiking the ancient cedar forests of UNESCO-listed Yakushima island. Prices in yen and USD included.
Complete guide to Beppu — Japan’s hot spring capital. Discover the eight hells (jigoku), sand baths, mud baths, traditional ryokan, and everything to know about visiting Japan’s most geothermally active city.
Complete guide to Fukuoka — Japan’s most livable city. Discover Hakata ramen, yatai street food stalls, Dazaifu, Ohori Park, festivals, and everything you need for the perfect Kyushu gateway trip.