I'm an avid solo traveller to Japan but I will be heading down south to Kyushu for the first time this upcoming January and would like to brainstorm all the main attractions.
I also do not drive. I am not opposed to seeing gardens but please keep in mind that I am visiting in January and most things will be dead. I am also a huge fan of shrines / temples / unique architecture.
So far I have:
NAGASAKI:
- Nagasaki champon (to eat)
- Atomic Bomb museum
- Gunkanjima (not sure if weather will permit)
- Mt. Inasa
SAGA:
- ?
KUMAMOTO:
- Kumamoto Castle
- Kumamon Square / Luffy statue (I like both)
- Mt. Aso
KAGOSHIMA:
- Sakurajima
MIYAZAKI:
- Aoshima
OITA/BEPPU:
- ?
FUKUOKA:
- Kushida Jinja
- Uminonakamichi Seaside Park (not sure if anything is alive in January?)
- Canal City
I have about 1-3 days in each prefecture (flexible) and am happy to explore cities in-between as long as they are accessible or close to any stop on the All Kyushu JR pass. It's looking a bit bare right now so I'd love some help fattening it up!
by kmrbtravel