Kyushu itinerary suggestions (aug-sept 026)
Hi everyone!
Me together with my bf and a friend (3 in total) are currently planning our trip to Kyushu and are looking to gather some feedback and suggestions from people who have experience traveling in the area.
Our itinerary is more or less defined, but we’re very open to adjustments, tips, and ideas to improve it!
Here’s our rough plan:
(28-30.08) We’ll arrive from Osaka by train to Fukuoka, where we’ll stay 2 nights.
(30-01.09) Then we’ll rent a car, took our friend from the airport and move towards Kumamoto, considering it as a base. (any short suggested stop-spot?)
From there, we’re planning 2–3 days of day trips around (e.g. Mount Aso; Takachiho Gorge and others but we’re very open to other ideas in the area!)
(01.09-03.09) After that, we’ll spend 2 nights in Kurokawa Onsen (mainly to relax, but also happy to explore nearby if there’s something worth it)
Then we plan to pass through Yufuin and Beppu (probably as a day trip / stopover)
before heading back to Fukuoka by the night of Sept 3
(03-06.09) Finally, we’ll stay 2/3 more nights in Fukuoka, and maybe do some easy day trips nearby
After that, we’ll fly to Okinawa and stay here for a week (but that’s another story ehehe)
Thank you in advance for any suggestions and tips.
I don’t want you to fill my trip, I’m looking for some suggestions and hidden and traditional gems to visit along the way :)