This past spring, I traveled to #Kyushu island for the first time - it’s been on my #Japan travel bucket-list for the longest time! This was a 5-day road trip where I toured small towns in different prefectures: #Fukuoka, Oita and #Kumamoto. I spent my nights in Yufuin, Aso and Hakata where you’ll come across some ryokan recommendations! With spring being the season for sakura, I’ll also be sharing some photogenic cherry blossom viewing (hanami) spots in these areas! Kyushu island is a beautiful blend of culture, food, and nature. I hope this vlog gives you a glimpse into just how stunning this island is, and why it’s worth a visit when you're in Japan! Places to Eat and Visit on Kyushu Island (九州) Timestamps by Location 00:12 Ukiha (うきは) - Sakura Photo Spot! 🌸 Nagarekawa Cherry blossom Trees (流川の桜並木) Hokke Genka Garden (法華原華庭園) 00:33 Yufuin Onsen (由布院温泉) Sumibiyaki Keisyuan (七輪炭火焼 啓修庵) CAFE LA RUCHE Mameshiba Cafe (豆柴カフェ) Hoshino Resort KAI Yufuin (界 由布院) - Hotel in Yufuin Sankura Coffee (サンクラCoffee) 02:50 Oguni (小国) Omiya (おうみや) Kappa Waterfall (カッパ滝) Oguniryo Shrine (小国両神社) Meoto Falls (夫婦滝) 04:13 Aso (阿蘇) Shiroyama Scenic Overlook (城山展望所) RYOKAN MINAWA (旅館 みな和) - Ryokan Hotel in Aso Isshingyo Sakura Tree (一心行の大桜) ASO MILK FACTORY (阿蘇牛奶工廠) Cafe Sakura (茶蔵カフェ) Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine (上色見熊野座神社) Shirakawa Spring (白川水源) Minamiaso Tea House Honten (南阿蘇ティーハウス本店) Aso Health Farm (阿蘇健康農園) 08:16 Yame (八女) Fukushima Hachiman Shrine (福島八幡宮) Yabeya Konomi Honke (茶商 矢部屋 許斐本家) MARUYASABOU (まる舎茶房) 09:35 Itoshima (糸島) Sakurai Futamigaura's Couple Stones (桜井二見ヶ浦 夫婦岩) Sakurai Shrine (櫻井神社) 10:17 Hakata (博多) Musasiza (すみ劇場 むさし坐) Maizuru Park (舞鶴公園) Ohori Park Japanese Garden (福岡県立大濠公園日本庭園) _________________________ For more vlogs of Japan: 🤍 TOKYO & KAMAKURA FOOD/TRAVEL GUIDE 🇯🇵 | HIDDEN GEMS, Must-Visit Places, Local Eats and Cafes! https://youtu.be/R740eUmICGE 🤍 Trip from Tokyo to NIKKO, JAPAN | Places to Visit, What to Eat & Ryokan Stay 🇯🇵🍂 https://youtu.be/eamQdMHAT9I 🤍 JAPAN TRAVEL VLOG 🇯🇵⛷ | Skiing in Hakuba Snow Village, Nagano ❄️ https://youtu.be/E9sowBdMdVU _________________________ Music Japanese relaxing music (No Copyright) Cherry Blossoms at Night [Free BGM] - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOalDO-C7pQ Laffey & azayaka – Picnic In The Park - Provided by Lofi Records - Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bvbsx-hpFc&t=419s - Download/Stream: https://fanlink.to/Restful-Holidays Merry-Go-Round of Life Joe Hisaishi [Music Box] (Anime Film - Howl's Moving Castle ) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfL2DGcNpBA Tibeauthetraveler - Cherry Tree - Provided by Lofi Records - Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBshEnuqMQY - Download/Stream: https://fanlink.to/SoothingBreeze Living Room x Otaam - Koshi - Provided by Lofi Records - Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksB9sNBnQb8 - Download/Stream: https://fanlink.to/MemoriesEP _________________________ Camera iPhone 14 Pro Max _________________________ Edited using Final Cut Voiceover recorded with iPhone _________________________ Instagram: kaewvirin / absentabroad