Title: Visit Kyushu and Okinawa: Best of Kyushu and Okinawa Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Kyushu and Okinawa](https://expedia.ca/Kyushu-And-Okinawa-Hotels.d6048152.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Kyushu and Okinawa](https://expedia.ca/Kyushu-And-Okinawa-Vacation-Rentals.d6048152.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Kyushu and Okinawa](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Kyushu-And-Okinawa.d6048152.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Kyushu and Okinawa Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Kyushu-And-Okinawa.d6048152.Car-Rental-Guide)[Kyushu and Okinawa Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Kyushu-And-Okinawa.d6048152.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Kyushu and Okinawa ## Travel Guide ![Museum of Natural and Human History which includes interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/69000/69116-Museum-Of-Natural-And-Human-History.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kyushu and Okinawa](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/458000/458147-Oita.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Museum of Natural and Human History which includes interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/69000/69121-Museum-Of-Natural-And-Human-History.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kyushu and Okinawa](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/465000/465259-Kyushu-And-Okinawa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kyushu and Okinawa](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/458000/458132-Nagasaki-Prefecture.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Kyushu and Okinawa Where to stay Things to do #### These areas of Japan have seen major influences from Western nations during times of peace and war. Kyushu and the Okinawa Prefecture are the southernmost islands of Japan. See the contrasts of modern cities, blended cultures, World War II aftermath and picturesque beaches. One of the most famous cities on Kyushu is Nagasaki, an area developed with Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish, and French influences. The city is also one of two significantly damaged by atomic bombs during World War II. Learn the story of this disastrous event at the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum. At the Peace Park nearby, reflect on the lost lives of city residents and the hope that nuclear weapons will never again be used. Nagasaki City has been rebuilt into a modern center of commerce and culture. See Western-style residences at Glover Garden, the Ouro Catholic Church and the restored Dejima Protestant Seminary now holding Japanese archeological finds. Take a boat trip to Hashima, an island of coal shaped to appear as a battleship. Sample Shiboku cuisine, a mix of Japanese and Western foods eaten as a shared meal around a lacquered table. Follow it with castella, a Portuguese sponge cake. More than 500 miles (800 kilometers) southwest of Kyushu Island is Okinawa, far closer to China than to Tokyo. The prefecture includes more than 200 of the Ryukyu islands. Tour some of the islands by boat to enjoy rugged coastlines, coral reefs and sandy beaches. Visit the Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Museum, which gives a local perspective of the island’s invasion during World War II and the American occupation that followed. Visit the Okinawa Prefectural Museum and Art Museum for displays of local artists, without any political perspective. Other popular spots include the aquarium, botanical gardens, zoo, Hiji Falls near Nago and scenic cliffs on the northern shores. U.S. military complexes occupy a portion of the island of Okinawa. Tour other islands in the Ryukyu chain to explore ruins of ancient castles, hike forested trails and enjoy splendid beaches. For a pleasant mix of East meets West, visit Japan’s Kyushu Island and Okinawa Prefecture. ### Where to stay in Kyushu and Okinawa ![Default Image](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/459000/459086-Hakata.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Hakata Ward 4.5/5(41 area reviews) Home to government and commercial establishments, Hakata-ku offers shopping and entertainment at Canal City Hakata and traditional crafts like Hakata ningyō dolls. Savor local cuisine in Nakasu, such as Hakata ramen. Easy access to Hakata Station and Fukuoka Airport. [](https://expedia.ca/Fukuoka-Hakata-Ward.dx6142843) ![Default Image](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/461000/461899-Hakata-Ekimae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Hakata Ekimae Hakata Ekimae is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Canal City Hakata and Amu Plaza Hakata. [](https://expedia.ca/Fukuoka-Hakata-Ekimae.dx553248635070802501) ![Default Image](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/459000/459140-Tenjin.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Tenjin 4.5/5(3 area reviews) Unique features of Tenjin include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Solaria Plaza or Yatai while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Fukuoka-Tenjin.dx6207115) ![Okinawa showing a cascade and rainforest](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/59000/59384-Okinawa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Naha City Centre 4.5/5(36 area reviews) The parks and historic sites are just a few things visitors like about Naha City Centre. Kokusai-dori Shopping Street and Tomari Port are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Miebashi Station or Kenchomae Station to get around the larger area. [](https://expedia.ca/Naha-Naha-City-Centre.dx553248633981723816) ![Default Image](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/459000/459693-Ohori-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Chuo Ward 4.5/5(19 area reviews) Centered in Fukuoka city, Chūō-ku boasts bustling downtown areas like Tenjin and Daimyō, and the renowned Nagahama fish market. Explore attractions such as Fukuoka Art Museum, Ōhori Park, and Acros Fukuoka for a diverse experience. [](https://expedia.ca/Fukuoka-Chuo-Ward.dx553248635837538527) ![Default Image](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/457000/457911-Japan.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Yufuin Onsen 4.5/5(6 area reviews) Unique features of Yufuin Onsen include the hot springs and lake views. Make a stop by Kyushu Yufuin Folk Village or Kinrin Lake while you're exploring the area. 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