Visit Kyushu: 2025 Travel Guide for Kyushu, Japan

Where to stay in Kyushu

Hakata Ekimae

Hakata Ekimae is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Canal City Hakata and Amu Plaza Hakata.

Tenjin

4.5/5(42 area reviews)

Unique features of Tenjin include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Solaria Plaza or Yatai while you're exploring the area.

Yufuin Onsen

4.5/5(42 area reviews)

Unique features of Yufuin Onsen include the hot springs and lake views. Make a stop by Kyushu Yufuin Folk Village or Kinrin Lake while you're exploring the area.

Kurokawa Onsen

4.5/5(10 area reviews)

Visitors to Kurokawa Onsen enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Aso Kuju National Park is worth a stop.

Nakasu

Boasting around 3,500 restaurants and stores, Nakasu offers stunning neon sign views from Fukuhaku Deai Bridge and unique yatai stalls along the Naka River. Easily accessible via Nakasu-Kawabata Station.

Daimyō

While you're in Daimyō, take in top sights like Solaria Plaza and jump on the metro at Akasaka Station to see more of the city.

Popular places to visit

Canal City Hakata

4.5/5(141 reviews)

You can search for that perfect souvenir with a trip to Canal City Hakata, a popular shopping spot in Fukuoka. While in this culturally rich area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka

4/5(33 reviews)

Cheer on the Fukuoka Softbank Hawks, one of Japan’s most beloved and successful baseball teams, in a hyper-modern stadium.

Mount Aso

5/5(9 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Aso during your travels in Aso. Discover the area's mountain views and spas.

Hells of Beppu

4.5/5(36 reviews)

Gaze at the menacing steam and bubbling mud pits around these otherworldly hot springs, where you’ll find crocodiles, steamed desserts and geyser eruptions.

Marine Messe Fukuoka

4.5/5(17 reviews)

Catch an event at Marine Messe Fukuoka during your trip to Fukuoka. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Kyushu University

4/5(11 reviews)

Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit Kyushu University, during your travels in Fukuoka. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.