Shrines, museums, parks, and the spots in between, with the access details worked out.
A wooden replica of a 14th-century castle built in 1985 that now serves as a museum displaying artifacts and historical information.
Aya · MiyazakiTsuma Shrine is dedicated to Konohanasakuya-hime, whose name is believed to reflect her role as the spouse of Ninigi no Mikoto in Japanese mythology.
Saito · MiyazakiFestival route in Fukuoka that transforms into Japan's largest Golden Week celebration, drawing two million visitors for the Hakata Dontaku parade.
FukuokaSpecialized aquarium featuring approximately 180 penguins from nine species, with interactive exhibits including a natural sea swimming environment.
NagasakiA Shinto shrine in Fukuoka dating to the 8th century, renowned for hosting the annual Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival in July with decorated floats.
FukuokaAn aquarium showcasing marine life from Kagoshima's waters, including sharks, rays, dolphins, and sea lions, with interactive touch pools.
KagoshimaChiran museum dedicated to preserving artifacts and personal narratives from kamikaze pilots and soldiers during the war's final stages.
Minamikyushu · KagoshimaHot spring resort in Kumamoto featuring traditional wooden ryokan amid scenic mountain terrain perfect for hiking and therapeutic soaking.
Minamioguni · KumamotoAn archaeological park in Saga with a reconstructed Yayoi period village of houses and structures, a museum of period artifacts and walking trails.
Yoshinogari · SagaLeisure complex in Aso-Kuju National Park with outdoor activities, a petting farm of over 35 animals, cabins with onsen, and seasonal fruit picking.
Aso · KumamotoNagasaki Chinatown, among Japan's oldest, founded by Chinese traders in the late 16th century, with traditional architecture and Chinese New Year festivals.
NagasakiPort in Kitakyushu, Kyushu, one of Japan's busiest since the 19th century, handling containers and cargo, with a cruise terminal and historic architecture.
Kitakyushu · FukuokaShrine dating to the 6th century enshrining deities from three generations of the Hyuga, beginning with Ninigi.
Kobayashi · MiyazakiShrine occupying an entire 1.5-kilometre island, dedicated to deities including the god of navigation and ancestors of Emperor Jimmu.
MiyazakiHill-top castle built over 650 years ago, serving as residence for multiple clan lords and completed during the Sengoku period.
Miyakonojo · MiyazakiA museum in Kagoshima that opened in 1983 and underwent a name change in 2020 to reflect its expanded focus on art and crafts, located on castle grounds.
KagoshimaJapan's largest theme park by land area, recreating an authentic Dutch town complete with canals, windmills, and European architecture in Nagasaki Prefecture.
Sasebo · Nagasaki
