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Kyushu

Kyushu

Kyushu (九州, Kyūshū, literally “nine provinces”) is Japan’s third largest island, located southwest of the main island Honshu. An early center of Japanese civilization, Kyushu offers many historic treasures, modern cities and natural beauty.

The Kyushu region includes both Kyushu island and Okinawa islands. Kyushu offers a perfect mix of history, natural beauty, and modern cities like Fukuoka. Okinawa, the southernmost prefecture, its known for its magnificent beaches.

Prefectures: Fukuoka, Kumamoto, Nagasaki, Ōita and Saga in Northern Kyushu; Kagoshima, Miyazaki and Okinawa in Southern Kyushu.

Source: https://www.jrailpass.com/blog/regions-of-japan

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