As Japan faded into the distance, I voyaged on to my next destination. Transit has become second nature and switching off from one location as I teleported to the next was my norm. I landed back in familiar territory as I touched down at Denpasar airport, spent the night next to the airport at a …
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 (Kaimondaek) 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 …
The Kuju Mountain range is one of the most spectacular regions on the island of Kyushu in southern Japan. Hiking to Mount Kuju and the surrounding peaks was one of my favorite adventures of my three week trip around Kyushu Island. In this blog post, I’ll share all of the details you need to know …
Keya no Oto is a beautiful coastal viewpoint of Itoshima, which has incredible views of the beach from the ominous ridgeline and a 64m cave below! The Keya no Oto hike is short but provides an incredible view from the top. HOW TO GET TO KEYA NO OTO Keya No Oto is located in the …