AT#887 - Travel to Kyushu Japan

Hear about a 7-day itinerary for the island of Kyushu, Japan as the Amateur Traveler talks to Adeline Kuroki, the owner of Saver and Soak travel company about her adopted home in southern Japan.

https://amateurtraveler.com/kyushu-itinerary-7-days/

Why should you go to Kyushu?

Adeline says, "I think there's so many things to do there. Also, it's a great way to get off the beaten path away from a lot of other tourists. Japan. For good reason, it's definitely very popular. It's easy to fly into Tokyo and so many people want to go and visit Kyoto, Osaka, and a lot of those really popular areas that are really starting to suffer from a lot of overtourism. There's so many beautiful places that you can go to in other parts of Japan that are just as beautiful and a lot more off the beaten path. And in a lot of ways, I think it's a lot more welcoming to visitors because there are a lot fewer visitors."

Day 1: Arrival in Fukuoka

• Arrive in Fukuoka, either by bullet train or flight.
  
• Explore Yusentei Park and enjoy a traditional bowl of matcha tea at the tea house.
  
• Wander through Nishijin Shotengai, a pedestrian street filled with traditional shops and restaurants.
  
• Sample local dishes such as Tonkotsu ramen and fresh seafood, including the famous twitching squid.
  
• Connect with English speakers at the Cheers Bar
  
• Overnight in Fukuoka.

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