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Same-Day Hotel Delivery Service for tourists by JR Kyushu
R Kyushu is set to launch a “Same-Day Hotel Delivery Service” on September 14, offering travelers at Hakata Station the convenience of dropping off their luggage and having it delivered to their hotel or ryokan in Yufuin and Beppu City…
What should I wear when traveling in Kyushu in the fall?
When planning a trip to Kyushu, Japan, understanding the local weather and dressing appropriately is crucial for a comfortable experience, especially during the transitional autumn period. Kyushu is known for its lingering summer heat in early autumn, making short-sleeved attire…
The 1st cycle bus introduced in Kyushu
Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co., Ltd, a company operating railroads and bus routes based in Fukuoka, announced that the company introduces the charter bus that allows bicycles to be carried without disassembly. This type of bus is introduced in Kyushu for the…
Ski and snowboard in Kyushu?
Ski/Snowboard resorts in Japan There are around 500 ski/snowboard resorts in Japan. And, most of ski/snowboard areas are located in Hokkaido, Tohoku, and Shinetsu regions. Hokkaido has more than 100 ski/snowboard resorts. One of the most popular ski/snowboard resorts in…
teamLab exhibitions in Kyushu
teamLab exhibitions are one of the most popular attractions for international visitors to Japan. In Fukuoka, teamLab Forest Fukuoka is now on permanent display. teamLab Forest Fukuoka If advance tickets are sold out, your will not be able to purchase…
Reopened Japan-Korea route for high-speed vessels!
JR Kyushu reopened high-speed vessels between Hakata Port in Fukuoka, Japan and Busan Port, South Korea in November 4th, 2022. Because of COVID-19, JR Kyushu stopped operation of high-speed vessels between Hakata and Busan in March, 2020. In 2020, New…
Kyushu listed in TIME’s Greatest Places of 2022
Kyushu has listed as one of the 50 places listed in TIME Magazine’s “World’s Greatest Places 2022” in July 2022. The seven prefectures that make up the Kyushu region are Fukuoka, Nagasaki, Oita, Saga, Kumamoto, Miyazaki, and Kagoshima. The region…
Hello Japan!
The Government of Japan announced a policy of resuming entry by individual travelers for tourism purposes beginning on October 11.Regarding new entry of foreign nationals into Japan, prescribed applications in the Entrants, Returnees Follow-up Systems (ERFS) is no longer required.…
Tour de KYUSHU 2023 in Fukuoka, Kumamoto, and Oita
Tour de KYUSHU, accredited by UCI (Union Cycliste Internationale), will be held on October 6th to 9th, 2023. This cycle road race will be held in Fukuoka, Kumamoto, and Oita prefectures. Check details in Tour de KYUSHU website: https://www.tourdekyushu.asia/
Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen in Saga and Nagasaki
Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen started operation between Takeo-Onsen station in Saga and Nagasaki station in Nagasaki in September 23rd, 2022. Kamome Train of Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen operates between Takeo-Onsen station and Nagasaki station within 30 minutes. This new Shinkansen makes travel…