Woman in traditional dress standing at entrance to Suwa Shrine, with Nagasaki city buildings in background, Kyushu, Japan. Image credit: stock.adobe.com
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Journey to Japan's south for authentic adventure

The southern- and westernmost of Japan's four main islands is the lesser-visited, but no less magical, Kyushu. Those who make the journey here are rewarded with stunning sights minus the crowds. Its mix of city highlights, sublime nature and rich culture is the perfect balance of experiences.

Places to go: Kyushu

Fukuoka

The lights of Fukuoka city reflected in the Naka river with *yatai* street-food stalls along the river bank. Image credit: stock.adobe.com

Kagoshima

Kagoshima city skyline with the sea and Sakurajima Volcano in the background and a pink sunset. Image credit: stock.adobe.com

Kumamoto

Kumamoto Castle, surrounded by trees, with Kumamoto city skyline and mountains in backround, at sunset. Kumamoto, Kyushu, Japan. Image credit: stock.adobe.com

Miyazaki

Nichinan coastline at sunrise, with road, palm trees and grass in the foreground and ocean, coast and hills in the background, as seen from Phoenix, Miyazaki. Image credit: stock.adobe.com

Nagasaki

Aerial view of Nagasaki's skyline at dusk, with tall buildings in the foreground, a river and mountains in the background. Image credit: stock.adobe.com

Oita

Torii temple gate in the reflective Lake Kinrinko in Yufuin, Oita with a blue sky and trees with autumn leaves. Image credit: stock.adobe.com