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  1. rhythm_blues avatar

    RE: A really nice Onsen ryokan on Kyushu?

    by rhythm_blues 20 March 2012

    Where in Kyushu? We've been to Kagoshima and Miyazaki and really enjoyed both areas, if that's not too far out of your way. We were…

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    RE: Kyushu - transportation, accomodation and other gems of info

    by rhythm_blues 13 October 2011

    Definitely see Fukuoka/Hakata/Dazaifu, Kumamoto/Mt. Aso, and Kagoshima. I noticed that Nagasaki isn't on your list, but I think it should…

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    RE: Japan: Places to relax/enjoy nature? March or April

    by wackyjax 17 February 2011

    Since you're leaving from Fukukoka, I recommend Yakushima. It's a popular place to go hiking and was the inspiration for Miyazaki's +Prince…

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    Kyushu with kids

    by pinoko 01 February 2011

    Hi Where would be a good place to go with two small kids (9 months and 3.5 years) in Kyushu? We'll go to Miyazaki for a couple of days…

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    Japan trip, Kyushu portion

    by rylanpf 27 November 2010

    Some questions: I read somewhere that the vibe in Kagoshima is like San Francisco - I doubt that, but is it a good place to visit? I…

  6. rhythm_blues avatar

    RE: Japan in the Winter... What would you do?

    by rhythm_blues 23 February 2010

    Do you want to revel in the snow and go skiing? Then Hokkaido would probably be good. (I haven't been, myself, but we're planning a…

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    Re: Kyushu beaches?

    by amazinga 08 June 2009

    Check this out. http://gojapan.about.com/od/attractioninkyushu/a/kyushubeach.htm Below is just the beach info. from Fukuoka to Karatsu…

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    RE: three weeks in kyushu

    by rhythm_blues 21 March 2009

    Kyushu is wonderful! Here are some locations for you to consider, in addition to Kagoshima: Fukuoka, has a very international feel,…

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    Kyushu in September (Miyazaki, Kagoshima, Tanegashima?)

    by bakito 01 August 2008

    Hi! I have a 12 day vacation in the beginning of September before going back to Osaka for studies, which I'm most probably going to spend…

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    RE: 4 weeks travelling from Osaka.....

    by rhythm_blues 29 June 2008

    Kyushu is beautiful, and much of it is pretty well-served by Japan Railways (JR). We lived near Fukuoka so we went there a lot. It's…

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    Hiring a car in Kyushu

    by emmy_d 24 November 2007


    Does anyone have any advice about hiring a car in Kyushu in order to see the island?

    Me and my travelling partner intend to…

  12. rhythm_blues avatar

    Beach in Japan?

    by rhythm_blues 05 September 2007

    It sounds like you have a great trip planned!

    I agree that Japanese beaches can be polluted. Plus I wonder if it would be too…

  13. danone19 avatar

    Kyushu

    by danone19 24 February 2007

    I've been to Kyushu twice (a total of seven days) and my travels took me to Nagasaki, Fukuoka, Sasebo, Mt. Aso and Saga. I regret not…

  14. Osakagaijin avatar

    Okinawa, Kyushu, Ogasawara

    by Osakagaijin 04 February 2007

    Which season were you think about coming out? Hopefully the summer. Kyushu has all that you are looking for. Every Prefecture has something…

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