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SUMMER RECOMMENDED DESTINATION KYUSHU AREA

Here are some destinations around hotels in kyushu area which are perfect for enjoying Summer.

Fairfield by Marriott Fukuoka Ukiha

Cho-on Fall park

3184 Imogawa, Ukiha , Fukuoka 
Somen Nagashi : Jul 20~Aug 24, 2025, 10:00~17:00
Pool : Jul 20-Aug 24, 2025, 10:00~16:00  Close Mon

When you come close to the waterfall, an indescribably cool breeze blows in from the waterfall basin, like a natural cooler. It's a great spot to enjoy summer with its pleasant waterfalls, pools, and somen noodles.

 

Chikugo Yoshii Gion Festival

1083 Yoshii, Ukiha, Fukuoka Date : July 21 to 22, 2025 (Night market is held only on July 21)

“Yoshii Gion Festival”, is one of the most popular summer festivals in Yoshii Town. During the festival, the town is filled with festivities such as the 10-meter-high decorative Yamagasa floats, Gion-bayashi music, a variety of stalls, school mikoshi, and the Yoshii Ondo parade. At night, the decorated floats are lit up, creating a different atmosphere from the daytime.

 

 

Fairfield by Marriott Saga Ureshino Onsen

Ureshino Onsen Summer Festival

Ureshino Sports Park (Miyuki Park)  2834 Shimojuku Ko, Ureshino, Ureshino, Saga Period: August 11 Every year

The scale of the fireworks is impressive no matter how many times you see it, and it is said to be one of the largest firework festivals in western Japan. Approximately 2,500 fireworks will be launched. The venue, Miyuki Park, is a 30-minute walk from the hotel.

 

Ureshino Saturday Night Market

Ureshino Onsen Shopping Street  Open 19:00~21:00(Late July to early August)

The main street of Ureshino Onsen Shopping Street will be turned into a pedestrian-only zone, and there will be many fun events such as stage events, games, and stalls.

 

 

Fairfield by Marriott Kumamoto Aso

Shirakawa Suigen

2092-1 Shirakawa, Minamiaso-mura, Aso District, Kumamoto Open 8:30~17:00

A water source that represents Kumamoto Prefecture and has been selected as one of the ”100 Best Waters” by the Ministry of the Environment. It is the source of the Shirakawa River that flows through the center of Kumamoto City, and 60 tons of spring water with a temperature of 14 degrees gushes out every minute throughout the year. You can freely take home the natural water, and they also sell warmed water and empty bottles.

 

Takamori Yusui Tunnel Park Summer Tanabata Festival

1034-2 Takamori, Takamori, Aso District, Kumamoto Open 9:00~18:00  Period : Jul 3 to 7, 2025

This is a Tanabata Festival held inside a tunnel, which is rare in Japan. Huge Tanabata decorations are on display, creating a cool and magical space even in summer. There will also be a decoration contest for local residents.

 

 

Fairfield by Marriott Kagoshima Sakurajima

Marine Park Tarumizu

2058-3 Hamabira, Tarumizu, Kagoshima  Open 9:00~18:00  Closed on Thurs and in bad weather

A base for marine activities in Hamahira, Tarumizu City. Even beginners can safely enjoy marine sports such as popular SUP and canoeing. Wet suit rental, showers are available, and you can also enjoy BBQ!

 

Sarugajo Gorge/Mori-no-Eki Tarumizu

1344-1 Shinmido, Tarumizu, Kagoshima Open 8:30~17:00

It is designated as a prefectural natural park and Osumi Natural Recreational Forest. Why not unwind being surrounded by beautiful gorge formed from granite rocks and megaliths.

 

Tarumizu Fureai Festa 2025 Summer festival

1-2 Kinkou ,Tarumizu, Kagoshima  August 9, 2025

As a Tarumizu City's summer tradition, the Fureai Festa Summer Festival is held, lights up the night sky of Tarumizu City with stage events, approximately 5,000 underwater fireworks