Kyushu

Insel · 🇯🇵 Japan

Bevölkerung 13.061.879

Fläche 36.624 km²

Zeitzone Asia/Tokyo

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Kyūshū's Absolute Essentials

Kyūshū features a diverse range of historical and natural sites. Highlights include the active volcano Mount Aso and the 17th-century stone Megane Bridge in Nagasaki. The island's international history is preserved at Glover Garden and the Dutch-themed Huis Ten Bosch. Religious heritage is represented by the 8th-century Kushida Shrine and the UNESCO-listed Oura Catholic Church. Modern attractions range from Fukuoka’s Canal City shopping complex to the specialized TOTO Museum, while natural scenery is found at Manai Falls and the Kawachi Wisteria Garden.

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Editor's Choice: Japan Highlights

Explore Kyushu’s diverse landmarks, from the UNESCO-listed Oura Catholic Church and Glover Garden in Nagasaki to the modern architecture of the Kyushu National Museum. This selection features the Dutch-themed Huis Ten Bosch, the expansive wisteria tunnels of Kawachi Garden, and the 400-year-old stone-walled Tsuzura Rice Terraces. Coastal highlights include the marine life at Uminonakamichi and Pearl Sea Resort, alongside the authorized Moai statue replicas at Sun Messe Nichinan and the brick-built Tabira Church.

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Kyushu Museums Journey

Kyushu’s museum landscape spans ancient history to modern industrial innovation. Highlights include the Kyushu National Museum’s focus on Asian cultural exchange and the Nagasaki Museum of History and Culture, which details Japan’s period of isolation. Art enthusiasts can explore Spanish works at the Nagasaki Prefectural Art Museum or Western-style paintings at the Noguchi Yataro Memorial Museum. Unique specialized sites include the TOTO Museum in Kitakyushu, dedicated to sanitary ceramics, and the Saga Balloon Museum, Japan’s first permanent facility focused on hot air ballooning.

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Kyushu Castles

Kyushu’s feudal history is preserved through its diverse fortifications, ranging from the massive, reconstructed stone walls of Kumamoto Castle to the 7th-century Korean-style earthworks of Kikuchi Castle. This collection features coastal sites like Karatsu Castle, situated by the Karatsu Bay, and the ruins of Fukuoka Castle within Maizuru Park. Several locations, including Shimabara and Nakatsu, house museums detailing the region's Christian history and samurai heritage, while sites like Hitoyoshi offer rare examples of medieval stone wall construction.

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Kyushu's Sacred Sites

Kyushu’s religious landscape features ancient Shinto shrines like the 8th-century Kushida Shrine and UNESCO-listed Munakata Taisha, alongside Buddhist landmarks such as the Zen temple Kofukuji. The region's unique history is preserved in Nagasaki’s Oura Cathedral and the brick architecture of Tabira Church. From the cave-set Udo-jingu to the record-breaking 3,333 stone steps leading to Shakain, these sites reflect a blend of indigenous beliefs, continental influences, and the heritage of hidden Christian communities.

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Kyushu Heritage Sites

Kyushu's historical landscape spans from ancient burial mounds to the dawn of Japan's modern era. This collection features key components of the UNESCO World Heritage 'Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution,' including pioneer shipyards, coal mines, and steelworks in Nagasaki, Kagoshima, and Fukuoka. It also highlights 'Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki Region,' such as Oura Cathedral and Hara Castle ruins. From the 17th-century Dutch trading post at Dejima to the sacred shrines of Munakata Taisha, these sites document the region's pivotal role in international trade and industrialization.

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Kyushu Parks and Gardens

Kyushu’s landscape architecture spans from the 17th-century Yūsentei Park to the modern floral displays of Uminonakamichi Seaside Park. The region features historic sites like the ruins of Fukuoka and Kumamoto Castles, where seasonal cherry blossoms complement stone fortifications. Specialized gardens include the world-renowned wisteria tunnels in Kitakyushu and the UNESCO-listed Glover Garden in Nagasaki, which highlights 19th-century Western influence. Central urban escapes like Fukuoka’s Ōhori Park and the Nagasaki Peace Park provide spaces for reflection and recreation amidst historical monuments.

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Kyushu's Best Viewpoints and Peaks

Kyushu’s diverse topography features active volcanic ranges, coastal cliffs, and terraced agricultural landscapes. This collection includes the high peaks of the Kuju Mountains and the Kirishima volcanic cluster, alongside urban observation points like Hakata Port Tower. Key sites include the 300-year-old Tsuzura Rice Terrace, the panoramic islands view from Tenkaiho, and the thermal activity of Mount Shinmoe. These locations provide geographical and historical context, from the Meiji-era Moji Mitsui Club to the ancient spiritual significance of Mount Raizan.

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Kyushu's Natural Wonders

Kyushu's landscape is defined by intense volcanic activity and diverse coastal geography. This collection features Mount Aso, home to one of the world's largest calderas, and the persistently active Sakurajima. Beyond the peaks, the list includes the limestone formations of Furen and Nanatsugama caves, the high-altitude Kuju mountain range, and the expansive mudflats of the Ariake Sea. These sites, along with major engineering works like the Hitotsuse and Gousho dams, showcase the island's geological heritage and its relationship with water resources.

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Kyushu — Karte

Klima & beste Reisezeit

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Typisches Wetter im Januar

Schlecht

9° (gefühlt 4°) · Extreme 0°–15°
4° nachts
9 Regentage
6 Sonnentage
4 Sonnenstunden pro Tag
Trockene Luft
Leichte Brise
17 °C · zu kalt zum Schwimmen
UV-Index 2 · niedrig

Typisches Wetter im Februar

Schlecht

11° (gefühlt 6°) · Extreme 0°–17°
5° nachts
10 Regentage
7 Sonnentage
5 Sonnenstunden pro Tag
Trockene Luft
Leichte Brise
16 °C · zu kalt zum Schwimmen
UV-Index 3 · mäßig

Typisches Wetter im März

Mäßig

14° (gefühlt 9°) · Extreme 3°–19°
8° nachts
12 Regentage
10 Sonnentage
6 Sonnenstunden pro Tag
Trockene Luft
Leichte Brise
16 °C · zu kalt zum Schwimmen
UV-Index 5 · mäßig

Typisches Wetter im April

Gut

18° (gefühlt 15°) · Extreme 7°–22°
11° nachts
11 Regentage
11 Sonnentage
6 Sonnenstunden pro Tag
Trockene Luft
Leichte Brise
17 °C · zu kalt zum Schwimmen
UV-Index 6 · hoch

Typisches Wetter im Mai

Sehr gut

21° (gefühlt 20°) · Extreme 12°–25°
16° nachts
11 Regentage
10 Sonnentage
7 Sonnenstunden pro Tag
Angenehme Luftfeuchtigkeit
Leichte Brise
19 °C · erfrischend zum Abkühlen
UV-Index 6 · hoch

Typisches Wetter im Juni

Gut

24° (gefühlt 25°) · Extreme 16°–28°
20° nachts
16 Regentage
5 Sonnentage
5 Sonnenstunden pro Tag
Schwülwarme Luft
Leichte Brise
22 °C · erfrischend zum Abkühlen
UV-Index 6 · hoch

Typisches Wetter im Juli

Mäßig

28° (gefühlt 31°) · Extreme 21°–31°
24° nachts
18 Regentage
7 Sonnentage
6 Sonnenstunden pro Tag
Drückende Schwüle
Leichte Brise
26 °C · angenehm warm zum Baden
UV-Index 8 · sehr hoch

Typisches Wetter im August

Mäßig

29° (gefühlt 32°) · Extreme 22°–32°
25° nachts
17 Regentage
10 Sonnentage
7 Sonnenstunden pro Tag
Drückende Schwüle
Leichte Brise
28 °C · angenehm warm zum Baden
UV-Index 8 · sehr hoch

Typisches Wetter im September

Gut

27° (gefühlt 28°) · Extreme 18°–30°
22° nachts
15 Regentage
8 Sonnentage
6 Sonnenstunden pro Tag
Schwülwarme Luft
Leichte Brise
26 °C · angenehm warm zum Baden
UV-Index 6 · hoch

Typisches Wetter im Oktober

Sehr gut

22° (gefühlt 21°) · Extreme 13°–27°
17° nachts
9 Regentage
11 Sonnentage
6 Sonnenstunden pro Tag
Angenehme Luftfeuchtigkeit
Leichte Brise
24 °C · angenehm warm zum Baden
UV-Index 5 · mäßig

Typisches Wetter im November

Gut

17° (gefühlt 14°) · Extreme 7°–22°
12° nachts
9 Regentage
8 Sonnentage
5 Sonnenstunden pro Tag
Trockene Luft
Leichte Brise
22 °C · erfrischend zum Abkühlen
UV-Index 3 · mäßig

Typisches Wetter im Dezember

Schlecht

12° (gefühlt 7°) · Extreme 2°–17°
7° nachts
9 Regentage
5 Sonnentage
4 Sonnenstunden pro Tag
Trockene Luft
Leichte Brise
19 °C · erfrischend zum Abkühlen
UV-Index 2 · niedrig

Klimadaten: NASA POWER (MERRA-2); NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5; NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5; NASA POWER (MERRA-2); NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 1996–2025