A collection of my favorite hikes, waterfalls and adventures in Japan. This was a country that really surprised me as an incredible adventure destination.
Are you heading to Kyushu for 1-2 weeks and want to pack your itinerary with lots of epic locations and adventures? I have got you covered. This 5-day Kyushu Itinerary (7-day & 10-day also included) will be your best resource for adventurous activities in Kyushu. I’m talking waterfalls, onsens, volcanoes, and some epic viewpoints along …
Kyushu is a volcanic island in the south of Japan with some pretty epic coastlines, incredible waterfalls, and several towns that are renowned for their volcanic hot spring activity. Kyushu is a great region for those who enjoy an adventure like to delve into the culture and get a little bit off the beaten path. …
Kyushu is the third-largest island of Japan and by far the most underrated one. I spent three weeks exploring Kyushu and every day was overwhelming and an epic adventure. Home to Japan’s most active volcano (Mt. Aso), Kyushu offers a plethora of popular attractions including temples and shrines in Fukuoka, hot springs and beaches in …
Kyushu is a volcanic island in the south of Japan with some pretty epic coastlines, incredible waterfalls, and several towns that are renowned for their volcanic hot spring activity. Kyushu is a great region for those who enjoy an adventure like to delve into the culture and get a little bit off the beaten path. …
Oita is a western region of Kyushu, which is an area known for its volcanic activity, hot springs, waterfalls, and hiking trails. I spent an entire week based in Oita, as I explored the island of Kyushu by car, and in this blog post, I will share with you my favorite things to do in …
Kumamoto is a beautiful region on the island of Kyushu, which is well-known for having an incredible castle and the mighty Mount Aso where you can find an active volcano. Because of the fiery Mount Aso, it’s led to the city becoming known as Hi No Kuni which directly translates to ‘Fire Country’ in Japanese. …
The island of Kyushu is in the south of Japan and is well known for its very active volcanoes and hot springs/onsens. However, there are also so many incredible waterfalls to be found in this region. I explored Kyushu for three weeks and managed to visit lots of beautiful waterfalls throughout my adventures, which I’ve …
Kyushu is a volcanic island in the south of Japan with some pretty epic coastlines but it is in the center of the island where hikes around the volcanoes and waterfalls make Kyushu one of the best regions for hiking in Japan. In this blog post, I will detail 11 of my favorite hikes in …
Mount Karakuni is the highest peak in the Kirishima Mountain Range of Kyushu Island in Japan with a height of 1,700 meters. Mount Karakuni has a volcanic crater, which is 900 meters and 300 meters deep. The hike up from the visitor center is relatively short with just a few kilometers in distance but quite …
After two adventure-packed weeks of exploring Kyushu Island, it was time to make the long drive from the south of the island to Fukuoka to meet up with the Klook team for a one-week campaign promoting Kyushu and Klook. It was my final week in Japan and was the main reason I came to this …
Takachiho Gorge is one of the most incredible natural attractions on Kyushu Island, Japan. In the forest of Miyazaki, the Gokase River runs through a gorge comprised of volcanic basalt columns where the 17-meter high Minainotaki Waterfall pours down on the awe-struck tourists below who are paddling the iconic rowboats through the narrow chasm. HOW …
Mount Kaimon (Kaimondak) is an inactive volcano along the coast in the south of Kyushu known for its conical shape. The Mount Kaimon hike leads you through the forest on a steep, rocky trail up ladders and boulders to the summit where you are rewarded with coastal views from the top of the volcano. MOUNT …