Kyushu - Wikipedia
WEBKyūshū ( 九州, Kyūshū, pronounced [kʲɯꜜːɕɯː] ⓘ, lit. 'Nine Provinces ') is the third-largest island of Japan 's four main islands and the most southerly of the four largest islands ( i.e. excluding Okinawa ).
Kyushu | Facts, History, & Points of Interest | Britannica
WEBApr 18, 2024 · Kyushu, southernmost and third largest of the four main islands of Japan. It is bordered by the East China Sea to the west and the Pacific Ocean to the east. Its name refers to the nine ancient provinces (kuni) into which the island was once divided.
Kyūshū - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEBKyushu (九州, Kyūshū, literally "Nine Provinces"; Japanese: [kʲɯːꜜɕɯː]) is one of Japan 's four main islands. [2] . It is the most southern of the main islands and the third largest. [3] Regions. Kyūshū region is made up of the entire island. [4] The name Kyūshū literally means "nine countries" in Japanese.
Explore the culture and history of Kyushu – Lonely Planet
WEBMar 30, 2021 · Japanese history and legend were made in Kyushu, the country’s southern- and westernmost of its four main islands. Nicknamed ‘Onsen Island Kyushu,’ it’s here… Mythical emperors, wealthy trading ports, cloistered foreigners, samurai rebels and one of the earth’s greatest war tragedies loom large in Kyushu, Japan
Kyushu – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBKyūshū (Japanese: 九州) is the southernmost of the four main islands of Japan. The climate is slightly warmer and more tropical than Honshu, and the southern and eastern coasts are regularly battered by typhoons each year.
Kyūshū - New World Encyclopedia
WEBGeography. Kyushu (area: 14,177 sq mi; 35,719 sq km), is the third largest and the southernmost of Japan’s four major islands. It is bordered by the East China Sea on the west and the Pacific Ocean on the east, and separated from Shikoku by the Bungo Strait and from Honshu by the Shimonoseki Strait.
Kyushu - The subtropical island of Southern Japan
WEBKyushu is the third biggest island of Japan, after Honshu and Hokkaido, with close to 36.000km² and more than 13 million inhabitants. Located on the South-west of the archipelago, it benefits from a subtropical climate and would be the birthplace of the Japanese civilisation.
About Kyushu | Kyushu Tourism Organization | Visit Kyushu
WEBKyushu is a land of energy, from its vibrant people to its famous volcanoes. Rich volcanic soil and regular rainfall have contributed to the region’s reputation as a gourmet destination, famous for its citrus fruits, seafood, and rich, pork-based ramen. Kyushu is closer to Korea than Tokyo but easily reached from every major city in Japan.
Kyūshū travel - Lonely Planet | Japan, Asia
WEBKyūshū (九州), Japan's southern- and westernmost main island, is arguably its warmest and most beautiful, with active volcanic peaks, rocky, lush and near-tropical coastlines, and great onsen (hot springs) virtually everywhere.
Heritage & History | Kyushu Tourism Organization | Visit Kyushu
WEBAt the heart of Japan's ancient origins and as the gateway between Japan and the world, Kyushu's history is dynamic. The legends of gods and goddesses were born here, living on through songs and festivals. This land has seen triumphs and tragedies, great battles and world-changing moments.
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