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[Kyushu Travel Guide🚗] A 9-day road trip around Kyushu!

Introducing a 9-day road trip that starts in Fukuoka and goes around Kyushu in a counterclockwise direction! Kyushu is packed with hot springs, spectacular views, and delicious food, making it the perfect companion for a road trip. The scenery changes every time you drive, so it's like traveling through the world of a RPG, so we recommend it. Highlights of the Trip⭐️ ・Explore the World Heritage Site of Gunkanjima and the Amakusa-Goto region ・Enjoy delicious local cuisine ・Relax with a hot spring tour 📅Travel Itinerary Day 1: Fukuoka (Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, Itoshima) Day 2: Saga (Arita Porcelain Park, Yobuko Squid) Day 3: Nagasaki (Gunkanjima and the night view of Mt. Inasa) Day 4: Kumamoto (Amakusa Shiro Museum) Day 5: Kumamoto (Kumamoto Castle and Kurokawa Onsen) Day 6: Kagoshima (Sakurajima and Kirishima Shrine) Day 7: Miyazaki (Sun Messe Nichinan, Takachiho Gorge) Day 8: Oita (Explore Yufuin and Beppu Hell Tour) Day 9: Fukuoka, Kitakyushu (Moji Port and Yaki Curry) 🏨 Accommodation Enjoy the local flavors of each prefecture. Check out the ryokans in Kurokawa Onsen and Ibusuki in particular! 🍴 Nearby Gourmet Spots Nagasaki Champon, Kumamoto Ramen, Miyazaki Chicken Nanban, Kagoshima Kurobuta Pork, and more—all perfectly aligned with the theme of "Conquering Local Cuisine." 📌 Useful Information Distance: Approximately 1,500 km (based on approximately 200 km per day) Highway Tolls: Approximately ¥20,000-¥25,000 (with ETC) Gas: Approximately ¥15,000 Accommodation: Approximately ¥10,000 per night Total Cost: Approximately ¥150,000 If you have the time, you can also travel from Kagoshima to Yakushima. Avoiding toll roads and staying in budget hotels will help keep costs down. Traveling around Kyushu is an essential route for any Japan trip. It's the perfect size for a long vacation. Experience this "divine journey" packed with hot springs, gourmet food, and breathtaking views during your next long weekend! #Kyushu Trip #Japan Travel Guide #Road Trip #Hot Springs Tour #Scenic Spots #Couple Trip #Local Food #Japan Travel Guide
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Posted: Oct 5, 2025
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