Tag Archives: travel

Unforgettable: Kyushu by Local Train

Posted on February 5, 2014 by findingfukuoka

In the spring of 2012, I took a trip around the island of Kyushu by train. The route was a massive loop hugging the coasts of the island, and the journey lasted almost two weeks. My primary means of transport … Continue reading →

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Finding Fukuoka Guidebook Released in the United States and Europe

Posted on November 26, 2013 by findingfukuoka

My second guidebook, Finding Fukuoka: A Travel and Dining Guide for the Fukuoka City Area, is now available in the United States and Europe through Amazon. Finding Fukuoka is the first definitive English-language guide to the city of Fukuoka, Kyushu’s … Continue reading →

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Kurokawa Onsen: Pristine Hot Spring Town in the Mountains

Posted on June 12, 2012 by findingfukuoka

Kurokawa Onsen is located about 20 km (12.5 mi.) from Mt. Aso, in the northern part of Kumamoto Prefecture and central part of Kyushu. Situated in a forested valley with a peaceful mountain stream running through the middle, it is … Continue reading →

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Restored Steam Locomotive SL Hitoyoshi

Posted on June 4, 2012 by findingfukuoka

For a limited time, the restored steam locomotive SL Hitoyoshi and its retro-style train cars are making runs between Kumamoto and Hitoyoshi Stations. The train makes one trip per day in each direction on select days (see calendar at bottom … Continue reading →

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Rail and Bus Passes for Kyushu

Posted on May 10, 2012 by findingfukuoka

If you live outside of Japan and are planning to take a trip around Kyushu, you might consider the following passes to save some money on transportation costs and expand the scope of your travels. JR Kyushu Rail Pass This … Continue reading →

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Debut of the Osaka Insider Guidebook–and My First Published Work!

Posted on January 21, 2012 by findingfukuoka

Some of you may remember my Osaka Insider blog, and ongoing project that eventually led me to start writing a guidebook. After much hard work, I have finally released my first published work, Osaka Insider: A Travel Guide for Osaka Prefecture!! … Continue reading →

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Green Fukuoka City Loop Bus: A Convenient Way to See the City’s Sights

Posted on January 20, 2012 by findingfukuoka

For visitors to Fukuoka City, the “Green” bus provides an easy way to travel between the city’s famous sights and central districts. Its route connects JR Hakata Station, Gion, Nakasu, Tenjin, Ohori Park, Fukuoka Tower, the international ferry terminal (at night), … Continue reading →

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Konpirasan

Posted on October 6, 2011 by findingfukuoka

This blog’s primary focus is Fukuoka and Kyushu, but the underlying theme has always been “travel.” I would be doing the rest of Japan a great injustice if I limited my travels and/or writing to Kyushu alone, so I will … Continue reading →

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Miyazaki: A Tale of Two Typhoons

Posted on August 26, 2011 by findingfukuoka

Anybody who knows me is aware that I have an unnatural love for sandy beaches and the sea. By that, I mean that I can pass an entire day staring at the ocean from the shore and be more than … Continue reading →

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Atago Shrine

Posted on August 3, 2011 by findingfukuoka

Atago Shrine is one of the three major Shinto shrines in Japan dedicated to the deity Atago, and also the oldest shrine in Fukuoka City. Originally established in the first century AD as Washio Shrine, it initially enshrined two gods, … Continue reading →

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