Kyushu: food, history and hot springs

Food lovers and onsen fans. Best October–April.

1. About 1h35 by air from Tokyo
2. Days 1–2Fukuoka

   Yatai stalls by the river, Kushida Shrine, and a half day in Dazaifu.

   An easy, friendly food city by the sea.

3. About 1h20 from Hakata by Kamome and shinkansen
4. Days 3–4Nagasaki

   Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Museum, Glover Garden, Dejima, the Gunkanjima cruise.

   Harbor city of trade, faith and peace.

5. Back via Hakata, then about 2h by Limited Express Sonic
6. Days 5–6Beppu

   The Hells of Beppu, steam-cooked lunch in Kannawa, an old public bath, and Yufuin.

   Steam rising from a whole town of hot springs.

Travel times are approximate (official rail and tourism pages, checked October 2026). Prices are set when booking opens in November 2026.