Exploring Kyushu, a never ending story, part 58

One of our campers enjoying it to the fullest. And yes, it's a bit difficult to see, but on the horizon lies Mt Fuji. Picture courtesy our customer.

Driving the coastal road in SSW Kagoshima. Picture taken during our New Year's camper trip down there. Magic.

Traditionally fishing boats dress-up for the New Year celebration. Of course we had to take this photo-op. As seen at Makurazaki, Kagoshima.

Come to Kyushu. See the colors, not the crowds.

Memories of our New Year camper trip to Kagoshime. Hiking, hot springs, good food, some temples and of course the TSURU at Izumi.

About 14.000 this year. Campervan, way to go

It's hard to believe, but the Pink Wave is coming.

That time we did the Castle Shuffle in Shikoku.

Yoho, anybody out there? Or is it just only 1 of our rental campers? MT Aso, January 2026 Picture courtesy our customer.

 

Exploring Kyushu, a never ending story, part 57

 

Enjoying the slow pace of Kyushu. As seen at the canals in Yanagawa, hometown of our campervans.

If your campervan trip takes you to Beppu...then enjoy the blub blubblub thing......

Good Morning Wintery Kyushu. Sunrise as seen from Michinoeki Tara in Saga prefecture. What a way to start the day.

20 December: We took our Billie Bee for a camper trip to Isahaya for a birdwatching trip. Is this winter? And yes, we also saw lots if tsuru, cranes. Spectacular when in flight.

Visiting Central Kyushu, late December last year. Will it happen again?

One of our campervans got happily " lost " in the Heart of Shikoku. Way to go and explore. Picture courtesy our customer.

When in Kyushu... make sure you Go Aso.

Campervan in Kyushu. Explore and you'll find your prime beach front possy. (picture by our customer)

In case you wonder what a public restroom in Kyushu may look like....

Season's Greetings.

 

Exploring Kyushu, a never ending story, part 56

Let the Kyushu Adventure begin! Our customers are "fresh from the airplane " at Fukuoka International Airport....and off they go.

Kumamoto Castle and the " sea of clouds ". This amazing light-up was during a special event in October.

And then, all of a sudden there is Mt Kuju area in the distance. (Kuju itself is covered in a sea of clouds).

Oh-oh, those autumn sunsets...

Found this " happy " crowd at one of the many-many temples in Shikoku.

Next to Kysuhu, it's our favorite campervan destination, especially in autumn & winter.

Yapparri, inside a ferry! Some great destinations are only accessible with the use of a ferry connection. Bonus: Taking the ferry is fun too.

Seeing Mt Fuji making me happy while taking care of a delivery for a 1-way rental: Tokyo->Fukuoka.

Yappari, it's that time of the year.

Nice weather for going outdoors.

Who's a red boy.... ?
We noticed this beauty when we woke up at our overnight P somewhere in Nagasaki Pref.

 

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Flashback of our campervan trip this summer.

Dai-saito Goma-ku Firewalking Ceremony. (please Google).

Yappari, Fukuoka's famous ramen shop in halloween mood. Good food, humor and warm vibes are abundant in Kyushu.

Visiting Mt Aso on that day the weather and the volcano were treating us to an unforgettable experience.

Kumamoto Castle showing off its best during a light & sound show this season. The castle was badly damaged a few years ago but stone by stone it has been repaired. Awesome job.

Yappari Kaze to Ne in Hita City. Superb! Reservation recommended.

Well, it's pretty out there.

 

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First signs and colors of autumn are showing up.

Best time to explore Kyushu.

Discoverings you make when you take the less traveld road.

Rental campervan, way to go. 

Settling in for the night.

Tomorrow an other exciting day of exploring Kyushu. 

Who agrees exploring Kyushu is stricking gold?

It's gonna happen, sooner or later. 

And no, this isn't Kyoto. Just somewhere in tranquil Kyushu.

At rest RV parking Aburayama in Fukuoka. 

Takachiho Gorge.

It's on most customer's bucket-list. 

Taking your campervan down there is a bit of a trick though. 

Ask for details.

Campervan REGISTRO chilling at one of the many free P in Kyushu.

Please remember, these parkings are not camp-grounds, 

so no outdoor bbq etc. 

Picture by our customer.

Happily " getting lost " while hiking in central Kyushu.

Flasback to that day we joined an e-bike cycling tour UP and down  Mt Aso.

Awesome. 

On the eve of the best season to discover Kyushu.

 

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Yappari campervan, way to go and explore.

Thinking about a trip in Kyushu this autumn...?

What's up Billie Bee Bus? Suddenly we found ourselves parked at this festive P. The locals are getting ready for Bon odori. (What Google says: community dances held during Obon, which is observed in either July or August, is a uniquely Japanese custom that combines historical influences and religious practices)

Well, come to Kyushu if you appreciate some open space.

Waiting at Kagoshima Airport for our customers to arrive for their 1-way rental. Way to go. (start Kagoshima, finish Fukuoka).

Street View while driving around the Less Traveled route. 

Could it be more Japanese? 

Magic!

And then suddenly you discover a gem like this .... Kyushu camper rental, way to go.

We took our own camper for a spin around central Honshu. See us here a picture stop at: https://hs-whiteroad.jp/en/ It's a bit far from Fukuoka, but this destination would suit a 1-way rental.

One of our campers enjoying the beauty of Ms Aso National Park.