Japan’s island of Kyushu often gets overlooked by a lot of overseas tourists to Japan, but it’s a place that deserves to be ...

In Kumamoto Prefecture, you can also visit Kurokawa Onsen for more hot springs action ... known local mascots in Japan. Perhaps the most scenic natural spot in Kyushu is Takachiho Gorge.

People in Japan love bathing in hot springs ... The Kuju Mountain Range is often called the "roof of Kyushu." These hot springs are known for the high carbonation of their water.

So I was surprised to discover, after pedaling around one of Japan’s main islands ... a resort village built around onsen (hot springs) that perch on the slopes of overlapping volcanoes.

Of Japan’s four main islands, Kyushu is the second smallest ... And people here are happy, with access to some of the best hot springs in the world, dynamic biodiversity, a rich cuisine and ...