We spent 17 days road tripping around Kyushu in February, hiking in national parks and pampering ourselves with leisurely kaiseki meals and hot spring pools...
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The Hellish Unzen Jigoku Hot Springs, Kyushu, Japan
“Jigoku” means “hell” and the geothermal hot spring fields in Unzen do create a surreal inferno-like landscape. From hot springs to castles to buried houses, there is so much to do in Shimabara and Unzen National Park!
Evening Kagura and Takachio's Gorgeous River Gorge
Takachiho’s legends — and the beautiful Gokase River gorge — have captured the imagination of curious travelers and manga lovers worldwide. The highlight is Takachiho’s Evening Kagura, a ritualistic performance with costumes, masks, and music…
Hiking, Kaiseki, and Hot Springs in Yufuin and Beppu, Kyushu
Our winter roadtrip around Kyushu, Japan, included several days of hiking, hot springs, and gluttonous kaiseki in Yufuin and Beppu in Kyushu’s Oito Prefecture…
Thrilling Active Volcano Hike: Mount Aso in Kyushu, Japan
Witnessing the enormous power of planet earth’s most primordial act of creative destruction is an unforgettable thrill! We hiked Mount Aso in Kyushu, Japan...
Steamy Kirishima Kinkowan National Park in Kyushu
Our final stop during our 17 day winter roadtrip in Kyushu, Japan. The highlight of this steamy landscape was Shankara Lodge…
Japanese "Love Motel" in Fukuoka, Kyushu
We stayed at a Japanese "love motel" in Fukuoka, an over-the-top experience. Of course, we didn't just go there for the kitschy accommodations...