🌍 Must-visit places in this lifetime are absolutely stunning! ❗️

🎨 I accidentally wandered into a Hayao Miyazaki comic. 🖼 Traveling through Kansai and Kanto, I was finally deeply moved by the magnificent natural scenery and pure cultural landscapes at the southernmost island of Kyushu. From verdant mountains to vast grasslands, from ancient shrines to secluded torii gates, this place combines the grandeur of the Dolomites, the purity of the Alps, and the laziness of Interlaken. 🗾 🚗 Transportation: Highly recommend exploring Northern Kyushu in depth with a JR Pass for 7 days, which solves all transportation issues with unlimited rides and flexible scheduling. You can also experience the Yufuin no Mori train, which traverses the forests of Kyushu, exploring nature. 🌳 🗺 Itinerary: Day ❶: Home—Fukuoka—Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine Day ❷: Kumamoto Castle—Suijin-ji Joju-en Garden—Sakuraba—Nakashima Kaien Day ❸: Kusasenri Beach—Milk Road—Minamiasou Kagami Observatory Day ❹: Kamise Sengen Shrine—Red Torii—Asosan Shrine Day ❺: Nishi-Yunoura Observatory—Oshihama Stone Hill Day ❻: Beppu Hells—Yufuin no Mori Day ❼: Hakata—Fukuoka Tower—Uminonakamichi Seaside Park 🔍 Attraction Details 🔸 Kusasenri Beach: With two volcanic lakes, the clear waters are perfect for splashing around or horseback riding on the grass. 🔸 Asosan: Overlooking the quiet volcanic crater surrounded by greenery, reflected against the sky and clouds, it's a perfect spot for photos. 🔸 Nishi-Yunoura Observatory: It's recommended to bring a drone here for an aerial view of the entire Asou city, an excellent viewpoint. 🔸 Kamise Sengen Shrine: The stone steps and courtyards are covered with thick moss, highlighting an ancient and tranquil beauty. 🔸 Yufuin no Mori: A train adorned with wooden greenery elements, it not only travels through the forests but also offers Kyushu's specialty bento meals. 🔸 Oshihama Stone Hill: It's like the scene from Wang Zhihuan's poem "A solitary city among towering mountains," but with lush green grass instead of a solitary city. 🔸 Red Torii: On the densely wooded hills, the red torii gates add a harmonious and beautiful touch. #TravelInspiration #JapanTravel #JapanTourism #OffTheBeatenPath #CustomTour #KyushuTravel