Kyushu Family Travel Blog | Tips & Itineraries

These guides help families plan easy and enjoyable trips across Kyushu,
with practical tips for each prefecture.

  • Fukuoka with Kids: The Ultimate Travel Guide (Food, Transport, Tips)

    This page is the main pillar guide for families traveling to Fukuoka with kids. It provides a complete overview of family-friendly activities, food, transportation, and relaxing options, and connects parents to detailed guides for planning a stress-free trip. In this guide, you’ll learn: Traveling to Japan with kids can feel overwhelming, but Fukuoka is one…

  • The Ultimate Guide to Oita with Kids: Hot Springs, Sanrio Characters, and Safari Adventures

    Welcome to the “Onsen Prefecture” of Japan. While Tokyo and Osaka offer high-energy thrills and neon lights, Oita Prefecture offers something parents desperately need during a family vacation: a deep, restorative exhale. Located on the eastern coast of Kyushu, Oita boasts the highest number of hot spring sources in Japan. But for families, it is…

  • The Ultimate Family-Friendly Guide to Saga with Kids: Low Stress, High Adventure

    While many travelers flock to the bustling cities of Fukuoka or the theme parks of Tokyo, Saga Prefecture quietly offers one of the highest-quality family travel experiences in Japan. Sandwiched between the tourism hubs of Fukuoka with Kids: The Ultimate Travel Guide (Food, Transport, Tips) and The Ultimate Family-Friendly Guide to Nagasaki with Kids: History,…

  • The Ultimate Guide to Kumamoto with Kids: Nature, Volcanoes & History

    Planning a family trip to Kyushu? While Fukuoka offers city excitement and shopping, Kumamoto is the beating heart of the island’s nature, geology, and history. Ideally situated in the center of Kyushu, Kumamoto serves as the perfect “Hub” for your family travels. It offers a unique blend of experiences that are hard to find elsewhere:…

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  • Eating Fresh Squid in Yobuko: Watching the “Live” Sashimi with Kids

    Traveling to Kyushu offers families a unique blend of nature, history, and culinary adventures that you simply cannot find anywhere else in the world. While ramen and udon are staple favorites for children, adventurous families often look for something a bit more memorable. Enter Yobuko, a charming fishing port in Saga Prefecture, famous for one…

  • Arita & Imari Pottery Hunting: Can You Do It with Kids? (Breakage Risks & Survival Tips)

    For many travelers to Japan, the allure of Saga Prefecture lies in its world-class ceramics. The towns of Arita and Imari are legendary, producing porcelain that has graced European palaces for centuries. But for parents traveling with energetic toddlers or curious elementary schoolers, the phrase “pottery town” might sound less like a cultural excursion and…

  • Nagasaki Bio Park Review: Is the Capybara Zone Safe for Small Kids?

    If you have ever seen a video of blissful capybaras soaking in a hot bath with citrus fruits bobbing around them, chances are you were looking at footage from Nagasaki Bio Park. It is one of the most iconic images of Kyushu travel. However, for parents planning a trip to Japan with toddlers or younger…

  • Riding the Nagasaki Trams with a Stroller: Routes & Tips

    Nagasaki is one of Kyushu’s most visually stunning cities, defined by its dramatic slopes, harbor views, and rich history. However, for parents traveling with young children, those same picturesque hills can present a logistical challenge. Unlike the flat expanses of some modern Japanese cities, navigating Nagasaki requires a bit more strategy—especially when you have a…

  • Huis Ten Bosch with Kids: Best Attractions & Night Illumination Guide

    Imagine stepping out of a Japanese train station and finding yourself immediately transported to a 17th-century Dutch village, complete with life-sized windmills, canals filled with swans, and fields of blooming tulips. This isn’t a fever dream; it’s Huis Ten Bosch, one of Japan’s most unique and visually stunning theme parks. Located in Sasebo, Nagasaki Prefecture,…

  • Dolphin Watching in Amakusa with Kids: A Safety Guide for Babies and Toddlers

    For families traveling through Kyushu, the promise of seeing wild dolphins is often a highlight of the itinerary. In the beautiful Amakusa region of Kumamoto Prefecture, approximately 200 wild Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins live in the narrow straits year-round. The encounter rate is an astounding 98%, making it one of the most reliable places in the…

  • Kumamoto Castle with Kids: Exploring the History & Ninja Guides

    When planning a family trip to Kyushu, castles are often high on the bucket list. They spark the imagination of children who dream of samurai and ninjas, and they offer a tangible connection to Japan’s history. Among them, Kumamoto Castle stands as one of the most impressive and resilient fortresses in the country. For families…

  • Sand Bathing in Beppu with Kids: Age Limits, Temperatures & How-To

    Beppu, located in Oita Prefecture, is renowned as Japan’s onsen capital. Steam rises from street grates, the smell of sulfur hangs faintly in the air, and the sheer volume of hot spring water is staggering. But for families traveling to Kyushu, one experience stands out as particularly unique (and potentially intimidating): the Sunayu, or Sand…

  • Yufuin Street Food Guide for Families: Best Snacks Kids Will Love

    Yufuin is one of Kyushu’s most charming hot spring towns, located at the base of the majestic Mount Yufu in Oita Prefecture. While it is famous for its onsens and art museums, for families traveling with children, the real highlight is Yunotsubo Kaido (Yunotsubo Street). This bustling walking street is a paradise for “Tabearuki”—the Japanese…

  • Beppu Hells Tour (Jigoku Meguri) with Toddlers: Stroller Access & Safe Spots

    Visiting Beppu in Oita Prefecture is a highlight of any trip to Kyushu. It is the hot spring capital of Japan, famous for the steam rising from vents all across the city. The main attraction here is undoubtedly the “Jigoku Meguri,” or the Hells Tour—a collection of seven spectacular hot springs for viewing rather than…