Today's Kyūshū Region (九州地方, Kyūshū-chihō) is a politically defined region that consists of the seven prefectures on the island of Kyūshū (which also includes the former Tsushima and Iki as part of Nagasaki), plus Okinawa Prefecture to the south: Kyūshū has 10.3 percent of the population of Japan. [11] .

Kyushu (九州, Kyūshū, literally "nine provinces") is Japan's third largest island, located southwest of the main island Honshu. An early center of Japanese civilization, Kyushu offers many historic treasures, modern cities and natural beauty.

Japan’s third-largest island is internationally famous for its tonkotsu ramen, varied hot springs, dramatic mountains, and peaceful beaches. While the startup hub of Fukuoka bubbles with international attention, the volcanic terrain to the south continues to rumble and smoke.

2025年1月14日 · Kyushu, southernmost and third largest of the four main islands of Japan. It is bordered by the East China Sea to the west and the Pacific Ocean to the east. Its name refers to the nine ancient provinces (kuni) into which the island was once divided.

Kyushu is Japan’s third largest island, famous for its hot springs, active volcanoes, lush greenery, delicious food, relaxed lifestyle and friendly people.

2024年12月16日 · The essential guide to visiting Japan's Kyushu island. Here’s what you need to know about this actively volcanic island’s hot springs, gastronomy, and uniquely Japanese accommodations.

2025年1月28日 · Expert's tried-and-tested 7 day Kyushu itinerary uses car & train to explore spots overlooked by first time visitors + options for 10 days! Skip to content JAPAN

Ideally, you’ll be able to travel for at least a week in Kyushu, pairing urban experiences in large cities like Fukuoka, Nagasaki, Kumamoto and Kagoshima with nature (Mt. Aso or Yakushima island), culture (hot springs in Beppu or the Udo Shrine in Miyazaki) or something else entirely.

2020年6月1日 · Kyushu Island is the third largest island of Japan’s main islands located southwest of the main island. There are seven prefectures on the island of Kyushu and they offer modern cities, unique cultures and traditions, amazing cuisine …

2020年10月9日 · Kyushu offers an endless variety of landscapes from cities to volcanoes, to hot springs and islands. Long considered to be "the end of the world" by the Japanese, Kyushu is now connected to Honshu by Shinkansen and several daily …