Known as the 'Land of Fire', Kyushu is one of Japan's most welcoming regions, famous for it's hot springs, Onsen towns, volcanoes, picturesque scenery and great cuisine.

A visit to Kyushu is the perfect place to consider as a second trip to Japan for those who have done Kyoto, Tokyo, Hakone and the more well-known sights.

Japan's third largest island and it's most South Westerly, Kyushu is also an excellent destination for self-guided walking due to the series of excellent Olle trails throughout the island.

Highlights of Kyushu include cosmopolitan Fukuoka, historic Nagasaki, Onsen towns such as Beppu and Yufuin, Kagoshima in the far south and Kumamoto Castle in the centre of Kyushu.