Summer in the Southwest
2017 Southwest Japan Guide
Follow our selection of guides below to learn some of the most exciting ways to spend your summer.
Nagasaka, Fukuoka, Saga, Yamaguchi

Summer in the Southwest

2017 Southwest Japan Guide

Introduction to the South-west

Southwest Japan encompasses some of the best culture the country has to offer. Follow our selection of guides below to learn some of the most exciting ways to spend this summer, as we share a variety of highlighted events and recommended itineraries across Fukuoka, Nagasaki, Saga and Yamaguchi.

Summer in Nagasaki

From fireworks displays to lantern festivals

Nagasaki Itinerary

Nagasaki Itinerary

Nagasaki is Japan's melting pot, a mix of cultures, customs and foods that entices visitors to stay and savor the unique atmosphere of this coastal prefecture. The city was the only open port of trade during Japan's Edo Period.

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Summer in Saga

Thrilling fireworks and endearing folk dances

Saga Itinerary

Saga Itinerary

Saga is one of Japan's smaller prefectures, located on the island of Kyushu. The region is famed for its seafood and porcelain production.

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Summer in Fukuoka

Decorative floats and thundering taiko drums

Fukuoka Itinerary

Fukuoka Itinerary

A prefecture blessed with both mountains and beaches, flowers and festivals, and some of the country’s tastiest food. Long considered a gateway to western Japan, today’s Fukuoka welcomes foreign visitors while maintaining their unique Japanese identity.

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Summer in Yamaguchi

Vibrant lanterns and festival dances

Yamaguchi Itinerary

Yamaguchi Itinerary

Yamaguchi Prefecture is a little-visited corner of Honshu which offers a host of sites. From the old samurai neighborhoods of Hagi and Shimonoseki to the gardens and onsen of Yamaguchi, there's no shortage of things to explore.

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