Culture Isa City, the Birthplace of Shochu Christopher Lawson Isa City in Kagoshima is considered the birthplace of Japanese shochu. The city's Koriyama Hachiman Shrine features culturally..
Accommodation The Sankara Hotel & Spa, Yakushima Island Christopher Lawson In idyllic Yakushima Island, the Sankara Hotel & Spa offers the finest in wellness therapy, cuisine and accommodation.
Culture Saga Prefectural Museum Kim Bergström The Saga Prefectural Museum serves as a window into the region's archeology, culture, history, and folklore. Alongside the permanent..
Transportation Saga Airport Kim Bergström Saga Airport provides domestic connections to Tokyo's Haneda and Narita Airports, as well as international routes to China,..
8 Culture Tenkai Inari Daimyojin Shrine, Fukuoka Lily Tenkai Inari Daimyojin Shrine in Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture is an Inari Shrine within the grounds of Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine. It..
7 Culture Dejima, Nagasaki Lily Dejima is an historical trading post that connected Japan with the outside world during the country's Sakoku Period of enforced..
Activities Akune Oshima Christopher Lawson Akune Oshima is a sandy, emerald-green island jewel off the coast of Kagoshima. Perfect for for marine activities, deer spotting..
Food Kagoshima Ramen Championship 2026 Late Feb The Kagoshima Ramen Festival involves various ramen chefs battling it out to be awarded the title of the prefecture's best ramen...
