Transportation Ibusuki no Tamatebako Jaime Wong Ride this special "treasure box" train from Kagoshima to Ibusuki
Culture Aso Fire Festival 2027 Mandy Bartok The slopes of Mt Aso are alight with flames during the annual March fire festival.
Culture Arao Rice Planting Festival 2026 Mandy Bartok The town of Arao holds a rice planting festival to kick off the start of the annual growing season.
Accommodation Guest House Cabosu Beppu Hamayu Jaime Wong Cheap, comfortable accommodation right near Beppu Station
Beauty & Spa Hyotan Hot Springs In Beppu Jemma King As a tourist with tattoos in Japan I have found it difficult to experience the benefits of a traditional Onsen. On many occas...
Culture Hakata Christmas Market Jaime Wong Enjoy the great Christmas festivities and lights at the Hakata Christmas Market right outside JR Hakata Station
Activities Mifuneyama Garden Autumn Light-Up 2026 Mandy Bartok See Saga's best fall foliage lit up at night at Mifuneyama Rakuen.
Culture Karatsu Kunchi Festival 2026 Japan Travel For over 400 years, this autumn festival has been held at Karatsu Shrine and is one of Kyushu's major festival attractions.
Culture Warai Festival 2026 José Manuel Zardain Warai festival is celebrated every year at Niu shrine in Wakayama. The leader, dressed as clown, guides the participants to t...
