Kyushu
Japan's volcanic south
Kyushu is the third-largest and southernmost of Japan's four main islands.
It includes major cities like Fukuoka, Nagasaki, and Kumamoto.
The island is known for its volcanic landscape, hot springs, and distinct regional culture: We spent two weeks traveling around Kyushu.
Chain of scattered islands
- JapanEast Asian archipelago nation
- HokkaidoJapan's northernmost main island
- OkinawaJapanese island, martial-arts origin
- PacificEarth's vastest ocean
southernmost · coastline · maritime · volcanic island · subtropical · East China Sea
Violent sudden release
- calderaCollapsed volcanic summit basin
- craterImpact or volcanic basin
- lavaErupted liquid stone
- ashCombustion's powdery remains
fumarole · geothermal · sulfur · pyroclastic · active volcano · volcanic soil · hot springs · smoke
Holy places or head sides
- shrinesSacred devotional sites
- castlesFortified royal residences
- cuisineCharacteristic cooking style
- festivalsOrganized communal celebrations
ceramics · ramen · shochu · heritage · sightseeing · porcelain · history · pilgrimage
Natural therapeutic soaking waters
- thermal watersNaturally heated groundwater
- ryokanTraditional Japanese guest house
- sulfur springsGeothermal water with brimstone
- sand bathImmersion in heated granules
steam bath · bathhouse · soak · geothermal · wellness · healing waters · relaxation
Nagasaki
Second city bombed atomically
archipelago
Chain of scattered islands
- JapanEast Asian archipelago nation
- HokkaidoJapan's northernmost main island
- OkinawaJapanese island, martial-arts origin
Pacific · southernmost · coastline · maritime · volcanic island · subtropical · East China Sea
eruption
Violent sudden release
ash · fumarole · geothermal · sulfur · pyroclastic · active volcano · volcanic soil · hot springs · smoke · rumbling
temples
Holy places or head sides
festivals · ceramics · ramen · shochu · heritage · sightseeing · porcelain · history · pilgrimage
mineral baths
Natural therapeutic soaking waters
- thermal watersNaturally heated groundwater
- ryokanTraditional Japanese guest house
- sulfur springsGeothermal water with brimstone
sand bath · steam bath · bathhouse · soak · geothermal · wellness · healing waters · relaxation