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cowardlion / Shutterstock.com Shinkansen Okinawa lighthouse
Natsume, a much-loved novelist who worked in the late 19th and 20th centuries. Stop for a break on the banks of the Shirakawa River. Kumamoto Castle is located at 1-1 Honmaru, Chūō-ku, Kumamoto-shi, Kumamoto Prefecture. Soseki Natsume Uchitsuboi Old House is located at 4-22 Uchitsuboi-machi, Kumamoto.
Okinawa Islands
The Okinawa Islands, a cluster of 160 subtropical islands south of Kyushu, have all the makings of a celestial Kyushu side-trip
if you have the time. The islands, which are easily accessible by ferry from the mainland, boast everything from white-sand surf beaches to World Heritage sites, such as the 700-year-old Nakijin
Castle. In spring, it’s also one of the first places in Japan where you can see the cherry trees blossom.
Getting around
Operated by national rail provider JR Rail, the Kyushu Rail Pass is a reliable and highly effective way to travel around Kyushu. It allows foreign visitors to board limited express trains and Shinkansen (excluding Sanyo Shinkansen) for a five-day period for $193 or ¥17,490. Alternatively, travel company Inside Japan offers an excellent 13-day Kyushu Elements tour that spans the island’s sights and natural landmarks, and covers transfers, rail pass, breakfast and accommodation, from approximately $5273.
STAY
RCI AFFILIATED RESORTS IN KYUSHA - JAPAN INCLUDE:
J’s Nichinan Resort D867 Miyazaki-Ken, Japan
Combining traditional Japanese style with simple Western comforts, J’s Nichinan Resort offers guests an ideal place to experience Nichinan. With many different attractions within 15 minutes to an hour of the resort, guests can explore the destination and return to the resort’s amenities, which include
J’s Kobayashi Golf & Resort D866 Miyazaki-Ken, Japan
The resort’s prime location in one of the most vibrant areas of Kyushu offers many exciting activities for vacationers. Families and couples can enjoy the resort onsite hiking trails for daytime adventure, as well as take a walk around the pristine greens for a round of golf. Work up a sweat at the
an onsite restaurant, pool, outdoor spa with aromatherapy treatments, 18-hole golf course with gorgeous views, Korean-style granite steam sauna, and entertainment options like karaoke. For added convenience, guests can also take advantage of the resort’s concierge services during their stay.
fitness center and then pamper yourself with a massage at the spa. Enjoy a bite to eat at the resort restaurant or make your own delicious dish on the outdoor grills.
For additional resort listings, visit RCI.com or call your country’s toll free number (refer to back cover)
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