Kyushu is Japan’s third-largest island, and yet hardly anyone I know has been. It’s a total shame, because the region is packed with endless greenery, steamy hot springs, terraced rice fields, and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Judy Koutsky covers adventure, luxury, wellness and family travel. Japan’s southernmost main island, Kyushu, is a land deeply ...

A walking tour can be the best way to explore Japan, following the footsteps of pilgrims & exploring wilderness trails, encountering Zen gardens & onsen baths, historic temples and tea houses. It ...

Usu shrine in Kunisaki, Japan. Walk Japan has added seven new tours in Japan this year that include guided and self-guided options for travelers. Photo Credit: Walk Japan Walk Japan has added seven ...

Kyushu, Japan’s third-largest island, beckons with history, captivating landscapes, and culinary delights that reflect its unique blend of Asian and European influences. This is a destination where ...

With towering peaks and pristine waters, the diverse landscapes in Japan are nature’s playground for adventure travelers. Throughout the year, outdoor enthusiasts flock to Kyushu and Central Japan, ...

Oku Japan has launched a new self-guided tour on the island of Kyūshū. The eight-day “Kyūshū’s Hidden History” self-guided itinerary represents a new style for Oku Japan, combining elements of its ...

The Japanese onsen — natural hot spring bath — is often described as similar ...

In western Japan, this prefecture’s verdant natural spaces are the perfect destination for bringing together body, mind, and spirit. In western Tokyo, Lake Okutama is a natural escape that offers ...

It was late autumn when I landed in Kagoshima, in Kyushu – the southernmost and second-smallest of Japan’s major islands – but I could feel its subtropical mugginess from deep inside the terminal.