Fukuoka & Oita
Featured places: Fukuoka City, Kitakyushu City, Beppu City, Yufu City, etc.
Fukuoka City can be reached from Osaka by flight in approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Note: A direct international flight to Fukuoka is available.
Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine
Dazaifu City
Visit this historic shrine dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the deity of learning. It is a popular spot for students praying for academic success.
Yatai Experience
Fukuoka City
Dine at Fukuoka’s iconic yatai, open-air food stalls offering Japanese street food like ramen, yakitori, and okonomiyaki. Enjoy the friendly atmosphere and connect with locals.
teamLab Forest
Fukuoka City
Step into a digital art world at teamLab Forest and explore interactive zones where nature and technology blend through light, motion, and sound—an immersive experience that changes with the seasons.
TOTO Museum
Kitakyushu City
Explore the evolution of bathroom technology at the TOTO Museum, where exhibits trace the journey from Japan's first ceramic flush toilet to today's high-tech Washlets.
Hells of Beppu
Beppu City
Visit the "Hells of Beppu," seven unique hot springs with colorful waters and steam vents. Enjoy scenic views, foot baths, and local delicacies like onsen tamago and jigoku-mushi.
Mojiko Retro
Kitakyushu City
Stroll through the charming port district with 19th-century Western-style buildings along the waterfront. Once a busy international trade hub, it now offers scenic Kanmon Strait views, historic architecture, and local treats like yaki curry.
Hyotan Onsen
Beppu City
Japan’s only hot spring awarded three stars by the Michelin Green Guide. Founded in 1922, it offers a variety of baths—including sand, steam, and waterfall—using 100% natural spring water.
Beppu Ropeway
Beppu City
Ride the Beppu Ropeway up Mount Tsurumi for sweeping views of Beppu Bay and surrounding, especially stunning during autumn foliage season.
Kinrin Lake
Yufu City
Visit Kinrin Lake, where hot and cold springs meet to create morning mist on the surface—especially beautiful at sunrise.
Yufuin Floral Village
Yufu City
Stroll through a charming, English-style village filled with themed shops, cafes, and animals—perfect for a whimsical photo stop.
Day-use Onsen
Taketa City
Relax in unique carbonated hot spring baths
known for their fizzy, skin-refreshing waters, surrounded by peaceful mountain scenery and traditional architecture.
Mount Kuju
The highest peak in Kyushu and part of
Aso-Kuju National Park, Mount Kuju offers scenic hikes through lush forests and volcanic terrain, with panoramic views and vibrant flower fields at its base.
Recommended Food
Enjoy fresh, juicy oysters from the sea in Kyushu. They can be served grilled, raw, or in hot pots with rich, delicious flavor—Especially enjoyed in winter.
Enjoy fresh, juicy oysters from the sea in Kyushu. They can be served grilled, raw, or in hot pots with rich, delicious flavor—Especially enjoyed in winter.
Oysters
Try this Oita specialty where food is steamed with geothermal hot spring steam, enhancing the natural flavors of vegetables, seafood, and meat in a fun, traditional way.
Try this Oita specialty where food is steamed with geothermal hot spring steam, enhancing the natural flavors of vegetables, seafood, and meat in a fun, traditional way.
Jigoku Mushi
Savor Fukuoka’s famous tonkotsu ramen, featuring a rich, creamy pork bone broth and thin noodles. Try it at Ichiran Ramen’s 12-story building in Fukuoka, a must-visit spot.
Savor Fukuoka’s famous tonkotsu ramen, featuring a rich, creamy pork bone broth and thin noodles. Try it at Ichiran Ramen’s 12-story building in Fukuoka, a must-visit spot.
Tonkotsu Ramen
Recommended Accommodation
This ryokan blends traditional Japanese style with modern design that exudes elegance, featuring rice terrace and mountain views. Guests can enjoy private and public onsens, also savor seasonal kaiseki cuisine.
This ryokan blends traditional Japanese style with modern design that exudes elegance, featuring rice terrace and mountain views. Guests can enjoy private and public onsens, also savor seasonal kaiseki cuisine.
Luxurious Ryokan
Yufu City
Housed in a renovated 100-year-old traditional Japanese house, it offers a serene and authentic experience, furnished with local Yame crafts. Guests can enjoy three single-origin Yame teas, savor the flavors of this famed tea region.
Housed in a renovated 100-year-old traditional Japanese house, it offers a serene and authentic experience, furnished with local Yame crafts. Guests can enjoy three single-origin Yame teas, savor the flavors of this famed tea region.
Boutique Hotel
Yame City
A unique urban stay blending boutique hotel comforts with luxurious villa amenities for a truly comfortable experience. Offering a tranquil retreat within the city, guests can enjoy a BBQ party, sauna, or cold plunge pool.
A unique urban stay blending boutique hotel comforts with luxurious villa amenities for a truly comfortable experience. Offering a tranquil retreat within the city, guests can enjoy a BBQ party, sauna, or cold plunge pool.