Hikes & walks
Climbing Kaimon Dake, the Satsuma Fuji
開聞岳
A dormant volcano at the southern tip of the Satsuma Peninsula: a spiral trail through the forest to a 360-degree summit, an easy bus ride from Ibusuki, and an onsen waiting afterwards.
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Ryokans & onsen
Tamatebako Onsen in Healthy Land Ibusuki
ヘルシーランド露天風呂 たまて箱温泉
Tamatebako (たまて箱) is one of the nicest public outdoor hot springs in Kyushu with open views over the ocean.
Hikes & walks
Mt. Karakunidake hike in Kirishima
韓国岳
The tallest peak in the Kirishima range, with the best view of Shinmoedake's active crater.
Hikes & walks
Takachihonomine hike in Kirishima
高千穂峰
A ridge walk across volcanic terrain steeped in Japanese creation myth.
Ryokans & onsen
Ryokojin Sanso in Kirishima Onsen
旅行人山荘
A forest ryokan on a hill above Maruo Onsen, with private outdoor baths bookable by the hour.
Ryokans & onsen
Kurokawa Onsen Okunoyu
黒川温泉 奥の湯
A traditional ryokan stay in Kurokawa Onsen, with stone rotenburo baths tucked into the forest.
Hikes & walks
Nakadake and Kuju mountain range hike from Makinoto pass
くじゅう連山
Open ridges, sweeping peak views and mountains that glow with colour.
Hikes & walks
Mt. Aso's Eboshidake and Kishimadake hike
阿蘇山-烏帽子岳-杵島岳
Two easy hikes up Eboshidake and Kishimadake, with the active Nakadake crater rumbling close by.
Ryokans & onsen
Aso Plaza Hotel
阿蘇プラザホテル
A no-frills base for hiking Mount Aso and the Kuju Mountains
Hikes & walks
Hiking Mount Unzen
雲仙岳
Mount Unzen is a rewarding half-day hike above Unzen Onsen, combining forest paths, volcanic ridgelines, and wide views across the Shimabara Peninsula.
Ryokans & onsen
Unzen Onsen Fukudaya
雲仙福田屋
Hike Mount Unzen, explore the bubbling volcanic "Hells," and unwind at Unzen Fukudaya: a stylish hot spring haven with an exceptional culinary experience.