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KevinMichael Says: Mt. Aso is the largest volcano in the world in terms of its outer rim. It is also active. It`s huge, unbelievably huge. You`ll have to see it for yourself.There`s a visitors center nearby where you can get a look inside of the inner rim which has regular eruptions, and what...
gogonicetrip Says: The Chikugo River, rises under the Mt.Aso, is 143 km long and is the longest river of Kyushu.This river flows through Kumamoto-ken, Oita-ken, Fukuoka-ken and Saga-ken and it enters to the Ariahe Bay.It is very important to local agriculture as it is used to irrigate some...
Climb Mt. Kuju (Kyushu's Tallest Mountain)
KevinMichael Says: Mt. Kuju is Kyushu's highest mountain. It still has a number of volcanic vents nearby and likewise there are a number of authentic onsens to experience.Climbing Mt. Kuju takes several hours. I think the YMCA group that I was with and I got to the summit after about 4 hours....
Roadside Ramen Shops: FOOD FOOD FOOD - "Nakasu Yatai"
RyersonU Says: We just got off the plane, and we were having ramen. This is the place where the locals hang out after work. Very authetic. Ramen and Yakitori
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Shingaku Performance at Takachiho Jinjya
Wind10 Says: Shingaku a performance for religion purpose. The movement is very slow and hard to understand...but enjoy the art.You may watch this performence in Takachino Jinjya. Time: 20.00 daily Fee: 500yen/person
Check Out a Nuclear Power Plant !!!
KevinMichael Says: So in August of 1992, I went to Genkai Nuclear Power plant with one of my host families (the father was the president of this nuclear power plant). It was an educational experience and I gained more of an appreciation for nuclear power (I still have big problems with nuclear...
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Q: We will have a JR Pass and will be visiting Kyushu in July. Does anyone know: 1) How long does it take to travel from Beppu...
A: Kagoshima to Hiroshima is over 3 hours on 3 trains. From Beppu to Kumamoto, 2.5 hours by direct train and 3 hours via Hakata. Do the search on hyperdia.com for...
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I've got some interesting experiences in Kyushu. I'd love to share with you the 6 tips I've written, the 6 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created.
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My first stay was on Japan's largest main island of Kyushu in July/August of 1992. At that time, I was working with the Fukuoka YMCA and I had a chance to visit a number of scenic sites. Also, my...
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Takachiho Gorge is a great place to visit if you want to relax on your trip to Japan. Here you get to row a boat for about $15 for 30 min.... Here you can just listen to the silence.... a romantic hot...
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