Japan

As the 6th largest city in Japan, Kobe is located on the south side of the main island of Honshu near Osaka and Kyoto. The capital city of Hyogo Prefecture is known for its busy port, culturally influenced districts, and…

Shimanami Kaido is Japan’s best bikeway and starts in Onomichi on the main island of Honshu and takes you all the way to Imabari on Shikoku Island. The entire cycle route is about 70km and connects six islands in the…

Located southwest of the main island, Kyushu is the third largest island in Japan. The mountainous island has high geothermal activities, active volcanoes and an abundance of hot springs scattered throughout the island. To visit Kyushu, the perfect itinerary must…

Kagoshima is the southernmost city on Kyushu Island in southern Japan. As the capital city of Kagoshima Prefecture, the thriving port city is known for Sakurajima, an active volcano, and the gateway to many remote islands in southern Japan including…

Mount Aso is an active volcano in the centre of Kyushu island in Japan. Volcanic activity started about 270,000 years ago and is still active today. As part of the Aso-Gogaku mountain range, also known as the Five Mountains of…

Kumamoto is the capital city of Kumamoto Prefecture and is located on the west coast of Kyushu Island. While many travellers may not know much about Kumamoto, the city has many historical temples and shrines, including one of the top…