Hi everyone,
I’m planning a 4 day trip to Kyushu in late January 2026 and would love some advice on where to go.
I’m thinking of being based in Fukuoka and won’t be renting a car, so everything needs to be doable by train or public transport. I don’t have strong preferences on specific attractions, I’m mostly looking to see the best and most interesting parts of the region that work well in winter. I’m also trying to avoid too many temples or shrines since I’ll be doing a lot of that later in Kyoto.
A rough plan I’m considering is:
Day 1
Fukuoka city including Ohori Park, Dazaifu, and general city exploration
Day 2
Day trip to Nagasaki visiting Peace Park, Dejima, Glover Garden, and Mount Inasa in the evening
Day 3
Day trip to Beppu and Yufuin focusing more on the town scenery and surrounding areas rather than onsen
Day 4
Day trip to Kumamoto to see Kumamoto Castle and explore the city, with a possible short trip toward the Mount Aso area if feasible by public transport
Does this make sense for winter, especially with shorter daylight hours? Is this too ambitious for four days without a car? Would you swap any of these for something that’s more distinctive or easier by train?
Happy to hear any suggestions.
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