A different side of Japan: 6 days in Kyushu

We’ve all been there recently. You’re mindlessly scrolling Instagram, and oh look! There’s an old friend from high school living their best life, exploring the streets of Tokyo. Scroll two posts deeper and what do you know – a former co-worker is munching on some mochi in Osaka. Suddenly, you’re Googling cheap flights to Japan. For me, these exact circumstances led to a whirlwind roadtrip around Kyushu.

The island is brimming with natural beauty, live volcanoes and connections to world history. Plus outside of Fukuoka, Kyushu’s largest city, the rest of the island receives little tourism. A perfect destination for those wanting to travel off the beaten track.

In this video I’ll take you through my roadtrip around Kyushu and provide some inspiration on where to visit.

Tobias travelled at Point Hacks' expense.

Video created by: Tobias Venus

⏩ Chapters:
0:00 Welcome to Kyushu, Japan
0:47 Nagasaki to Fukuoka
5:09 Fukuoka to Beppu
7:33 Beppu to Mt Aso
9:42 Mt Aso to Kumamoto

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[flourishwithzel]

This is one of itineraries I would consider when I go to Kyushu. Not too packed but carefully selected some of the most beautiful spots, and still gets to visit many different areas, not just Fukuoka ward. Thank you!

[manguitowaca]

"Japan who made you?" I couldn't agree more. Beautiful country in so many aspects. Rich culture, amazing places, delicious fresh food, and nice people. Planning my third trip to Japan in the spring. This time to Kyushu. Thank you for the video.

[tigasfer_]

Absolutely gorgeous shots! Loved the video, great insight for anyone who wishes to visit/re-visit Japan!

[thecloudyfox]

poor miyazaki xD

lol in all seriousness thanks for uploading this!! currently planning a kyushu trip

[a_wang]

Nice vid thanks! I will be heading over to Kyushu in May!

[hangswithchristian]

Love the Bunnings hat legend - true Aussie 😂✌🏽

[Kiwi-Mel]

Great thank you. We are going in April, it looks so green and beautiful

[TrishArblaster]

The other fabulous, un- (foreign)touristy island is Shikoku and the many small islands of the Seto Inland Sea. Takamatsu remains my favourite Japanese city (so far). You can get a ferry from Matsuyama and arrive into Hiroshima in hipster style, getting the tram from the port :)

[wugols]

nice vid, something to add in the monkey park in beppu. there is a aquarium across the highway called umi tamago ("ocean egg"). its not big but it is great quick sidetrip after seeing the monkeys :)

[juvetb]

Great video. Any idea what's the name of the random waterfall you came across on the way to Kagoshima?

[limrenyi]

Do you need any permissions to fly drone around Kyushu??

[Lucario]

Using this as an inspo for my 2nd trip, in which I hope to include Kyuushu.

Would it be a terrible idea to do this in august if the heat didn't bother me much when I was in japan last year at around august/september?

[stephenward]

nice. brave use of drone.. did you need to get permission?