Enjoy Summer in Kyushu | Scenic Spots & Seasonal Experiences
Tropical Kyushu is packed with photogenic scenery that looks its best in summer and exciting activities to enjoy! We have gathered the attractions you will want to experience and savor in Kyushu precisely because it is summer.
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Find sightseeing spots where you can enjoy the essence of summer in Kyushu
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Want to enjoy spectacular scenery found only in summer? Want to make the most of exciting activities?We have gathered fun spots like these from across Kyushu.
Fukuoka
In Fukuoka Prefecture, enjoy summer scenery by the sea, among flowers, and along the water, including the white torii gate and Wedded Rocks at Sakurai Futamigaura, sunflowers at Uminonakamichi Seaside Park, and river cruises in Yanagawa. We have gathered spots that bring color to summer in Fukuoka.
Saga
In Saga Prefecture, view the columnar rock formations of Nanatsugama from a boat, walk through Niji no Matsubara, and observe marine life at the Hado Misaki Underwater Observation Tower. We have gathered spots where you can savor summer along the Genkai Sea and Ariake Sea, including the offshore torii gate of Ouo Shrine and grilled turban shells at Cape Hado.
Nagasaki
Nagasaki Prefecture offers a wealth of experiences on the water, including landing and sightseeing cruises around Gunkanjima, views and pleasure cruises among the Kujukushima Islands, and dolphin watching in Minamishimabara. Discover summer scenery unique to Nagasaki, from island vistas to seaside sunsets.
Kumamoto
In Kumamoto Prefecture, enjoy dolphin watching and the islands of Amakusa, as well as the vast landscape of Kusasenrigahama. We have gathered the attractions of the sea and highlands, from the rippled sand and sunset at Okoshiki Coast and the rocky shore of Mogushi Beach to Aso Akaushi beef.
Oita
In Oita Prefecture, enjoy the valley viewed from the Kokonoe “Yume” Grand Suspension Bridge, dolphins at Tsukumi Dolphin Island, and sunflower fields at Nagasakibana Resort Campground. Together with coastal tidal flats and sunsets, we have gathered photogenic summer scenery.
Miyazaki
In Miyazaki Prefecture, enjoy scenery where sea and nature meet, including Aoshima Shrine and the Devil's Washboard, the rocky coast at Udo Jingu, and the Misaki horses of Cape Toi. Discover a summer journey along the Nichinan Coast and through the highlands, including the Moai statues at Sun Messe Nichinan, Horikiri Pass, and Takachiho Farm.
Kagoshima
On Kagoshima Prefecture's outlying islands, enjoy distinctive island experiences such as the white sandbar of Yurigahama, canoeing through mangroves, and trekking to Jomon Sugi on Yakushima. On the mainland, enjoy summer scenery shaped by sea and volcanoes, from the Chiringashima sandbar and Sakurajima's Yunohira Observatory to views of Mount Kaimon from Cape Nagasakibana.