AUTUMN RECOMMENDED DESTINATION KYUSHU AREA
Here are some destinations around hotels in Kyushu area which are perfect for enjoying Autumn.
Fairfield by Marriott Fukuoka Ukiha
2212-7 Ukihamachi Yamakita, Ukiha, Fukuoka 10:00~17:00 Close: Wed
"Yamandon" is where you can enjoy fruit picking all year round. No matter what season you visit, you can enjoy freshly picked seasonal produce.
Akizuki Notori, Asakura, Fukuoka
Little Kyoto in Chikuzen shines in autumn. Approximately 20 maple trees around Kuromon are dyed red, and the contrast is especially wonderful.
Tanada in Ukiha : Higanbana Tour & Basara Festival
Shinkawa terraced rice field area, Shinkawa, Ukiha, Fukuoka Date: Sep. 20 to 23, 2025
The sight of red spider lilies blooming alongside golden rice paddies in the terraced fields of Ukiha is a quintessentially Japanese autumn landscape.
Fairfield by Marriott Saga Ureshino Onsen
Saga International Balloon Fiesta
Kase river, Saga city, Saga Date: Oct.30 to Nov. 3, 2025 7:00~20:00
At this Asia's largest international hot air balloon competition, over 100 balloons from around the world participate, colorful hot air balloons engage in heated competition over the Saga Plains.
Huis Ten Bosch Halloween Night Fireworks
1-1 Huis Ten Bosch, Sasebo, Nagasaki Date: Oct.11 and 12, Nov.1 and 2 2025
Approximately 2,000 fireworks will be launched in sync with Halloween-themed music.
Kyushu's Biggest Fireworks Festival
1-1 Huis Ten Bosch, Sasebo, Nagasaki Date: Nov. 15, 2025
Approximately 22,000 fireworks, one of the largest in western Japan, will be launched. The spectacular fireworks will be spread across the night sky, including a one-shaku dama and the climax of a huge star mine in which 5,000 fireworks will be launched in 5 minutes.
Mifuneyama Rakuen Momiji Festival
4100 Takeo, Takeo, Saga Date: Nov.6 to Dec. 7, 2025
You can see deep red colored Momiji in this season. Also, they will turn on the light in the nighttime.
Fairfield by Marriott Kumamoto Aso
Minamiaso Railway One Piece Sunny Ship Train
Takamori, Takamori, Aso District, Kumamoto
The “Sunny Go Train,” a collaboration train with the popular manga “One Piece” written by Eiichiro Oda, a manga artist from Kumamoto Prefecture, is in operation. Some schedules need to be reserved in advance.
Kagura Festival (Roadside Station: Namino Kaguraen)
1602 Namino Oaza Shochino, Aso, Kumamoto Date: Oct 4, 2025 9:00~17:00
Admission: 1,000 yen for high school students and older
Eight groups are scheduled to perform, including local troupes such as the Nakae and Yokobori Iwato Kagura Preservation Societies from Namino, Aso, as well as performers from Oita Prefecture.
3083-1 Miyachi, Ichinomiya, Aso, Kumamoto Date: Sep. 25 and 26, 2025
This festival is held at harvest time to show the appreciation for the completion of the rice crop. The first harvested rice is offered to the gods. Dedication events include ritual sumo wrestling and traditional horseback archery. It is said that horseback archery is performed because of the samurai character of the Aso Grand Shrine priests.
Fairfield by Marriott Kagoshima Tarumizu
1250 Hamadacho, Kanoya, Kagoshima Open 9:00~17:00 Close: Mon
Kanoya Rose Garden is Japan's largest rose garden, with 35,000 roses planted on vast grounds. "Kanoya Rose Festival" will be held from Nov. 14 to Nov. 30, 2025.
Shinmido, Tarumizu, Kagoshima Best Season: From the end of November to the beginning of December
Approximately 1,200 ginkgo trees are planted on the 4.5-hectare site. From the end of November to the beginning of December, they are illuminated beautifully.