a group of trees with yellow leaves

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

Yamandon fruit picking
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 castle ruin
Akizuki Notori, Asakura City, Fukuoka open 24/7

Little Kyoto in Chikuzen shines in autumn. The 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 21 SEP to 23 SEP , 2024

This is a typical autumnal scene in Ukiha. The contrast between the red-colored terraced rice paddies and ears of rice is truly an original Japanese landscape.

 

Fairfield by Marriott Saga Ureshino Onsen

Saga International Baloon Fiesta
Kase river, Saga city, Saga  31 OCT to 5 NOV ,2024  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  Sat and Sun from mid Sep to early Nov ,2024  20:30~20:42

Approximately 2,000 fireworks will be launched with the music unique to Halloween.

 

Kyushu's Biggest Fireworks Festival
1-1 Huis Ten Bosch, Sasebo, Nagasaki  16 NOV , 2024  18:45~20:30

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.

 

Fairfield by Marriott Kumamoto Aso

Minamiaso Railway One Piece Sunny Go Train
Takamori, Takamori, Aso District, Kumamoto  Fri to Sun, Holidays from 16 MAR, 2004

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. There is one round trip on Fridays and two round trips on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. Only the afternoon service on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays need to be  reserved in advance.

 

Kagura Festival (Roadside Station: Namino Kaguraen)
1602 Namino Oaza Shochino, Aso , Kumamoto   5 OCT, 2024  9:00~17:00   

Admission: 1,000 yen for high school students and older

Eight groups are scheduled to perform, including the local Nakae Iwato Kagura Preservation Society and Yokobori Iwato Kagura Preservation Society from Namino, Aso, and groups from Oita.

 

Tanami Festival (Aso Shrine)
3083-1 Miyachi, Ichinomiya, Aso, Kumamoto  25 SEP, 2024

This festival is held at harvest time to show the appriciation for the completion of the rice crop. The first harvested rice is offered to the gods. The dedication events include the Shinto rituals of wish wrestling and 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

Kanoya Rose Garden
1250 Hamadacho, Kanoya, Kagoshima 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 October 26th to November 24th , 2024

 

Tarumizu Ginko tree Festival
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.