Nagasaki, in Nagasaki-prefecture

Nagasaki is Japan’s first international city with a history of trading with many countries

since Nagasaki port opened in 1571.

The city has many tourist places with hidden Japanese historical significance.

It was the Gateway to foreign countries and the first area where Christianity spread.

It played a major part in Japan’s industrial modernization and was the site

of the Atomic bomb used in WW2.

Population : 390,000 people, Population density : 970 people / km2

Shimabara, in Nagasaki-prefecture

Region spreads in the foot of gentle Mount Unzen and facing to Ariale sea, Shimabara

is consist of two cities on Shimabara peninsula, Shimabara-city west side of peninsula 

and Minami-Shmabara city south-west side of peninsula. Located in the foot of Mount 

Unzen and facing Ariake Sea, and those geographical conditions and mild climate

create natural scenic beauty in the east and Mount Unzen including Mount Fugen. 

The region offers various enjoyable things such as Nature, Onsen, Castle town of

Shimabara-city, and Christian Pilgrimage sites.

Population : Shimabara-city 41,000 people, Minami-Shimabara-city 39,000 people

Population density : Shimabra 500 people / km2,  Minami-Shimabara-city 230 people / km2

Unzen, in Nagasaki-prefecture

Known for it’s picturesque Onsen resort located on Shimabara peninsula

surrounded by Ariake Sea. It is situated in the Unzen National Park at

an altitude of 700m. The scenery of Unzen jigoku has an other worldly

sense with white steam rising from the ground over a wide area.

At any time of the year the natural scenery of Unzen is beautiful.

Population : 39,000 people, Population density : 180 people / km2

Beppu, in Oita-prefecture

Beppu is one of the most famous Onsen resort in Japan.

Beppu Onsen resort is located on a slope from mount Tsurumi to facing Beppu Bay

where onsen steam rising from any places.

Boasting more than 2,800 hot spring sources and flowing rate of nearly 137,000

kiloliters per day, Beppu is considered a paradise of hot springs famous for

high therapeutic effects.

The most recommended experiences are go up to Mount Tsurumi and Hell tour.

Population : 112,000 people, Population density : 900 people / km2

Yufuin, in Oita-prefecture

Yufuin is a beautiful and tranquil Onsen resort located in the Yufuin Basin spreads

out at the foot of Mount Yufu. 

Many tourist visit here through the year for enjoying nature and Onsen.

Population : 32,000 people, Population density : 101 people / km2

Kumamoto, in Kumamoto-prefecture

Kumamoto is the 3rd largest city in Kyushu located almost in the center

of Kyushu, with Aso region on the east side and the Ariake Sea on the

west side. There is one of the Japan’s three great castles, Kumamoto Castle.

Shimotori shopping street is one of the largest shopping arcades in Japan

where you can enjoy shopping and local cuisines.

Population : 740,000 people, Population density : 1,900 people / km2

Aso, in Kumamoto-prefecture

Aso is located almost in the center of Kyushu and possesses the world’s largest

Caldera with 18km west-east and 24km north-south, created by 4 periods of explosive

volcanic activity in the ancient times.

In the Aso Caldera, there are five mountains including Naka-dake mountain 

which is an active volcano where the crater can be viewed from the top. 

Daikanbo peak, on the outer edge of the Aso Caldera is a must place

to visit offering panoramic views of the magnificent scenery including the

five mountains of Aso and the serene and beautiful green plains below.

Population : Aso-city 23,000 people, Aso-gun 32,000 people

Population density : Aso-city 63 people / km2,  Aso-gun 46 people / km2

Takachiho, in Miyazaki-prefecture

Takachiho is geographically located in the south is Aso and administratively,

it is Takachiho town in Nishiusuki -gun, Miyazaki-prefecture.

Offers dynamic nature Takachiho Gorge, where has been created by volcanic

activity of Aso for many years. 

And here is the birthplace of Japanese mythology.

Japanese traditional performing Japanese Kagura originated in Takachiho can be

enjoyed. In additional Japanese beautiful Country side landscape can be seen.

Population : 11,000 people, Population density : 45 people / km2

Sakurajima Island, in Kagoshima-prefecture

Sakurajima Island is the symbol of Kagoshima.
The smoke and steam rises almost every day from the active volcano

Minamidake. Formerly an island, it became connected with the Osumi 

Peninsula in 1914 when lava from its summit closed the channel between

 the two. Observation points on the island can be accessed by ferry.

Population in Sakurajima Island : 5,000 people

Kagoshima, in Kagoshima-prefecture

The southern most major city in Kyushu and from here you can see 

Sakura-jima Island and it’s active volcano from which smoke and steam

rise across Kagoshima Bay. Kagoshima prospered in the Edo period 

as a castle town. Tenmonkan is the biggest shopping arcade and here

you can dine on local cuisines, especially succulent meats and also enjoy

the vibrant night life, bars and restaurants.

Population : 586,000 people, Population density : 1,070 people / km2