Gyoza Kogetsu
- Beloved Beppu gyoza shop open only on weekends, known for its crispy pan-fried dumplings and loyal local following.
gyoza
Ren
- Luxe spot for steaks & seafood cooked teppanyaki-style on an iron griddle, plus sides & desserts.
steak, japanese
Kogetsu
- Intimate dinner-only Japanese restaurant in Fukuoka's Minoshima district, prized for its refined seasonal kaiseki-style courses.
japanese
Kamesho Kurukuru Sushi
- Simple, bustling conveyor-belt outpost for generous portions of sushi, with counter & booth seats.
sushi, japanese
Katsueda
- Popular Japanese restaurant in Fukuoka's Hirao area, specializing in tonkatsu and other deep-fried dishes with generous set meals.
japanese
Hacchan Ramen
- Narrow, functional establishment dishing up pork noodle soups, as well as dumplings.
ramen, japanese
Kawaya
- Lively izakaya in Fukuoka's Gion district serving grilled and simmered dishes alongside drinks, popular for its late-night atmosphere.
japanese
Wabisuke
- Quiet soba restaurant in Fukuoka's Shirogane area, serving handmade buckwheat noodles and seasonal Japanese side dishes.
japanese
(Uochu)
- Popular Fukuoka fish teishoku spot in Imaizumi, known for generous set meals centered on fresh grilled or simmered seafood.
japanese
Alley curry Tiki
- Tiny lunch-only curry shop in Fukuoka's Watanabedori area, famous for its spice-forward Japanese-style curries that sell out quickly.
japanese
Kiharu
- Evening-only Japanese restaurant in Fukuoka's Haruyoshi district, known for its carefully prepared seasonal small plates and sake selection.
japanese
Shokudo Nizakana Shonen
- Popular Fukuoka fish-focused lunch spot in Sumiyoshi, where diners choose from daily grilled and simmered seafood set meals.
japanese
Yatai Mamichan
- Ox tongue & omelets are house specials at this busy, classic Fukuoka-style yatai noodle shop & bar.
yatai
Gyoza Las Vegas
- Fun and casual gyoza bar in Fukuoka's Daimyo area, serving creative dumpling variations alongside beer in a lively evening atmosphere.
chinese, japanese
Bomber kitchen
- Generous international offerings are served in this narrow, unassuming establishment.
japanese
Hakata Robata Fishman
- Elaborate set menus with sashimi served on tiered wooden boards, in a slick industrial-chic setting.
seafood, japanese
Mendo Hanamokoshi
- Cult-favorite ramen shop in Fukuoka's Yakuin area, known for its rich, aromatic noodle soups with limited daily portions that draw long queues.
ramen, japanese
U.S. burger
- Cozy eatery with an easygoing atmosphere offering American-style fast-food standards.
burger
Bikkuritei Honke
- Legendary Fukuoka steakhouse in the Daimyo district, famous for its sizzling iron-plate hamburg steaks and generous meat portions at accessible prices.
steak
Hagakure Udon
- Cozy spot for hand-cut udon noodles with varied toppings at counter seats or Japanese tatami tables.
japanese
Bikkuritei Honten
- Original Bikkuritei location in Fukuoka's Kotobukimachi, serving the same beloved iron-plate hamburg steaks that made the Daimyo branch famous.
japanese
Hountei Main Store Torifuku
- Long-running Nagasaki izakaya specializing in torifuku (chicken hot pot) and Chinese-influenced dishes, a local staple since the postwar era.
chinese, japanese
KANADAYA
- Fukuoka-born tonkotsu ramen chain known for its rich, creamy pork-bone broth and thin noodles, now with locations worldwide.
ramen
Bars in Kyushu
Daimyo Number Shot
- Highly rated craft beer bar in Fukuoka's Daimyo district, offering a rotating tap list of Japanese and international brews in a cozy space.
japanese
Cafes in Kyushu
Tomonaga Bakery
- Long-standing Beppu bakery in Chiyomachi known for its affordable, old-fashioned Japanese-style breads and pastries.
bakery
TUMUGU COFFEE STAND
- Highly rated specialty coffee stand near Beppu Station, serving carefully brewed single-origin coffees and toasted sandwiches.
coffee, sandwich
MANLY COFFEE
- Award-winning specialty roaster in Fukuoka's Hirao neighborhood, known for carefully sourced single-origin beans and precise pour-over brewing.
coffee
Little Stand Daimyo store
- Compact specialty coffee stand in Fukuoka's Daimyo neighborhood, drawing a devoted following for its expertly pulled espresso drinks.
coffee
Pain Stock Tenjin
- High-end bakeshop showcasing a diverse array of baked goods in a rustic-chic atmosphere.
bakery
Itookashi
- Charming Japanese cafe in Fukuoka's Haruyoshi area, serving traditional wagashi sweets and matcha in a serene morning-and-evening format.
japanese
Coffee Shop Clutch
- Stylish third-wave coffee shop in Fukuoka's Sumiyoshi area, open late and known for its relaxed atmosphere and quality espresso drinks.
coffee
めがね橋 共楽園
- Old-school Nagasaki champon restaurant near Meganebashi bridge, serving hearty bowls of the city's signature pork-and-seafood noodle soup.
chinese
Hotels in Kyushu
Kurokawa Onsen Okunoyu
- Tranquil riverside hot spring hotel featuring a relaxed restaurant & a bathhouse, plus free parking.
boutique hotel
Attractions in Kyushu
Nageshi onsen
- Neighborhood public bathhouse in Beppu's Minamimachi district, offering simple and affordable hot spring soaking in a no-frills local setting.
spa
Takegawara Onsen
- Classic hot spring baths & a unique sand immersion bath offered in an old-fashioned building.
spa
Umi Jigoku
- Small park centered on a cobalt-blue geothermal pool cloaked in vapors, with a footbath & cafe.
outdoors
Oniishi Bozu Jigoku
- Ancient site featuring a hot spring with gray, hot, bubbling mud said to resemble a monk's head.
spa
Beppu Jigoku (Hells of Beppu)
- Popular hot springs attraction featuring fenced pools with kitschy themes & animal enclosures.
spa
Kannawa Steam Bath
- Hot springs facility featuring unique steam baths with medicinal herbs & traditional soaking pools.
spa
Tatsumaki Jigoku
- Geyser that erupts every 30 minutes, with an observation area, spring blossoms & a souvenir shop.
attraction
Chinoike Jigoku
- Steaming thermal pool with dark-red water naturally colored by iron oxide & nearby foot baths
spa
Shibaseki Onsen
- Relaxed onsen offering outdoor baths amid greenery, plus family baths, saunas & private rooms.
outdoors
Koudei onsen
- Rustic morning-only mud bath onsen in Beppu's Ogura area, offering a rare chance to soak in naturally occurring clay-rich hot spring water.
spa
Ebisuya Onsen
- Public onsen in Beppu's Myoban district, known for its milky sulfur-rich waters sourced from the nearby Myoban hot spring area.
spa
Sakura-yu
- Modern onsen complex in Beppu's Horita area with open-air baths, rock saunas, and late-night hours popular with locals.
spa
Fukuoka nakasu Food Stalls Street
- Iconic row of open-air yatai food stalls along the Naka River in Fukuoka's Nakasu entertainment district, serving ramen, yakitori, and oden nightly.
attraction
Fukuoka Art Museum
- Diverse collections including prehistoric sculptures & contemporary paintings from Asia & beyond.
museum
Fukuoka Tower
- Modern skyscraper with an observation deck for panoramic city & bay views, plus dining & a lounge.
architecture
Ohori Park
- City park featuring a large lake, waterfront exercise paths, boat rentals & a coffee shop.
outdoors
teamLab Forest Fukuoka
- Immersive digital art museum by teamLab inside the BOSS E-ZO Fukuoka building, featuring interactive light installations and a catching-and-collecting forest.
museum
Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine
- Popular Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of learning, with a museum & gardens of plum trees.
museum
Dutch Slope
- Picturesque cobblestone slope in Nagasaki's historic Higashiyama district, lined with Western-style residences dating from the Dutch trading era.
architecture
Nagasaki Shinchi Chinatown
- Home to a yearly lantern festival, the country's oldest Chinatown is lined with restaurants & shops.
attraction
Dejima Front Gate
- Reconstructed gateway to Dejima, the former Dutch trading post that was Japan's sole window to the West during two centuries of isolation.
attraction
Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum
- Museum with photos, clippings & artifacts documenting the atomic bombing of Nagasaki in 1945.
museum
Urakami Cathedral
- This large Catholic church was rebuilt in 1959 after being destroyed by an atomic bomb in WWII.
temple
Hashima Island
- Abandoned 16-acre island & UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its industrial ruins & its seawall.
attraction
Kumamoto Castle
- This reconstructed castle, originally completed in 1607, sits atop a hill & houses a history museum.
museum
Takachiho Gorge
- River canyon with waterfalls over sheer basalt cliffs, viewable from rented boats & a paved path.
outdoors
Mount Aso
- The circumference of this active volcano is around 75 miles & features a cone with 5 distinct peaks.
attraction
Anego beach
- This seafront stretch features sand that is said to make a sound when walked on.
outdoors
Sakurai Futamigaura's Couple Stones
- Known as "couple rocks", these 2 large rocks joined by a Shinto rope feature scenic sunset views.
attraction
Nanzo-in Temple
- This 19th-century Buddhist temple features a 41m-long reclining Buddha statue & 4,000+ nokotsudo.
temple
Mekari Shrine
- Ancient Shinto shrine at the tip of Moji in Kitakyushu, overlooking the Kanmon Straits with views across to Shimonoseki and Honshu.
temple
Stores in Kyushu
Shōkandō
- Bakeshop known for supplying the imperial family with castella, a Portuguese-inspired sponge cake.
shop
Confectionery shop IWANAGA BAIJUKEN (Baijuken Limited Company)
- Cozy counter serve selling an assortment of Japanese confections & candies, plus gift baskets.
shop