Sakurajima Volcano in Kagoshima is entirely safe to visit. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get close to a heavy-weight, natural powerhouse.
On our last day on the Japanese mainland, we took the ferry from the port city of Kagoshima to the volcanic island of Sakurajima.
Yakushima is one of the last bastions of old Japan; a living manifestation of her natural past.
Escape from reality in the enchanted forests of Japan’s Yakushima Island - the real-life inspiration for Studio Ghibli’s fantasy masterpiece Princess Mononoke.
Visiting Kyushu? Consider stopping by this breathtaking national park, an oasis for hiking enthusiasts. Here is the TW guide to what to do, see and eat.
Little island, big views: Scenic beaches blessed with Okinawa views and Kagoshima culture.
