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:…

Latest Articles

  • A Family-Friendly Meal at a Local Menchanko Restaurant in Fukuoka: Menchanko-tei Guide

    Finding a relaxed place to eat with children in Fukuoka is often easier than visitors expect. While the city is famous for its Tonkotsu ramen, there is another local soul food that is perhaps even better suited for families: Menchanko. Beyond the famous ramen queues, neighborhood restaurants like Menchanko-tei quietly welcome families as part of…

  • Best Parks in Fukuoka for Kids: Ohori, Playgrounds & Picnic Spots

    Fukuoka is one of Japan’s most family-friendly cities, and its many well-designed parks make it especially easy to enjoy time outdoors with children. This article is part of our Family Activities Hub for Fukuoka, where we introduce the best things to do with kids—from outdoor play and cultural experiences to indoor attractions and seasonal activities.…