Top Things to do in Kyushu
10 Free Things to do in Kyushu That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Kyushu, Japan including Mount Sakurajima, Udo Shrine, Usajingu Shrine, Takachiho Gorge, Aoshima Island, Mt. Kaimondake, Ohori Park, Ontayakino Sato, Mt. Yufu, Kagamiyama Observatory.
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1. Mount Sakurajima
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,855 reviews
A 15-minute ferry ride takes you to this smoking volcano, one of the most active volcanoes in Japan.
Reviewed By 111gedk - London, United Kingdom
This is an active volcano. It's perpetually smoking and people live on the lower slopes. There's an observation platform in Kagoshima that you can get to by bus for a fantastic view of this natural wonder. It's a live volcano, of course you want to make the effort to see it!
2. Udo Shrine
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4.5 based on 621 reviews
Reviewed By kenyunyk - Hong Kong, China
This shrine is located inside a big cave at waterfront connected with entrance with a long staircase which makes this shrine worth visiting.
3. Usajingu Shrine
4. Takachiho Gorge
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4.5 based on 1,162 reviews
Reviewed By garetjax72 - Singapore, Singapore
Nice walk along the gorge from Mihashi to Shinbashi Bridge with lovely autumn colours along the route. The waterfall beside Mihashi Bridge is pretty, but not very spectacular. Quite interesting to see how the river has carved a route through the basalt columns of the gorge. Note that there are quite a number of stairs along the route, with no slopes for wheelchairs or prams. Parking beside Mihashi Bridge is most convenient, but is very limited. Do come early.
5. Aoshima Island
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4.5 based on 686 reviews
Reviewed By BuccaneerDave - Nanaimo, Canada
Saw this is a guidebook and decided we must go. So happy we did. The whole community has a great laid back surfer vibe. The gardens in the town are beautiful. Countless people came up to us to have a quick chat. Wish we had stayed a night there. The washboard is fantastic. Such a unique and interesting formation that carries on down the coast for miles. This is the easiest spot to stop and have a look at. As others have done, we timed our visit for low tide to get the best effect. Daytrip from Miyazaki-shi. The temple on the island has a very lovely garden area tucked into the centre. Very interesting. Really enjoyed our day there.
6. Mt. Kaimondake
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4.5 based on 413 reviews
Reviewed By xlne - Singapore, Singapore
I wanted to take my time climbing Mt. Kaimondake because I’m almost recovered from my knee injury, so I took the 9.10am bus from Ibusuki to Kaimon Station. While walking to the trail head on my way in from the main road, I was greeted warmly by a lady sweeping in the Shinto shrine at the bottom of the mountain. At about 11am, I started my slow ascent and reached the top of the mountain around 1.20pm. There were not many people on the trek but I adopted a snail pace anyway. Sadly, this is one of those trails that doesn’t have many nice viewpoints enroute, even though the view from the top is indeed marvellous. At the summit, you’ll actually be standing higher than Tokyo Skytree itself! The curious sight of small groups of trekkers sitting around eating their bentos at the summit was accompanied by the fragrance of cooking noodles, making me regret not bringing some food of my own as well. I only had crackers and water, so I made the most of them while waiting in vain for the clouds to clear. At 3.30pm, I started down at a brisk pace because I don’t want to get caught trekking after sundown. I reached the base of the mountain around 6pm. Most of the nearby restaurants seem to be closed so I had to walk out further to find food. End up taking the 9pm train back to Ibusuki after eating a hearty local teppenyaki dinner some way down the main road.
7. Ohori Park
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4.5 based on 2,041 reviews
Reviewed By Tony_Stark983 - Pattaya, Thailand
I discovered this park 4 years ago and everytime I need a place to restore my mind, I use to go there. The best period to visit it it's especially during the sakura season because it's full of cherry trees and the landscape becomes very suggestive. The park surrounds a lake also and you can walk all around it breathing the freshness of flowers and trees. This park is a piece of silence in the middle of the noise, a piece of peace in the rushing days of the people.
8. Ontayakino Sato
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4.5 based on 68 reviews
Reviewed By becs_lau
We went during a very quiet period, parked at the pottery museum and walked down, it is very special, pottery made in the area dating back to 1700's (I think) I enjoyed the video in the museum, although there is no translation so guesswork if you don't know Japanese, ancient way of attaining clay powder still in use. Peaceful Working kilns, didn't see anyone sculpting but pots etc drying and being sanded Lovely to browse and admire the pieces for purchase but not be monitored as people are elsewhere going about their work. Brought two small pieces
9. Mt. Yufu
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4.5 based on 412 reviews
Reviewed By ShelleyYam - Singapore, Singapore
You may have read the forgoing reviews and think well Mount Yufu is an easy climb. Well, yes and no. My husband and I decided to make the attempt with nominal training. We took approximately 4 hours to go up and down. I made it to the cradle whilst he made it to the top of the east peak which is purportedly easier. What made it more difficult was that for most of the climb, the path was littered with loose rocks and stones. If you do not have the appropriate hiking shoes, your feet and ankles would be in for a battering and you constantly have to watch you balance as the rocks can easily slide or give way. For me the descent was extra challenging because it was punishing on the knees as well. Having said that the path to the summit was well- trodden and clearly marked. The numerous switchbacks made for a gentler slope. We also noticed many elderly folk armed with hiking poles making the ascent and descent, as well as parents with young kids doing the climb. That of course galvanized us to make it to the top! The views were worth it!
