Japan: The Island of Kyushu

Isolated from the Japanese mainstream and closer to Korea and China, Kyushu is the southernmost island in Japan and least known to Westerners. Here we are on the trail of Samurai cities, volcanic caldera, Onsen spas, unique accommodation, and the largest colony of wild monkeys in the world. For more information visit www.ontopoftheworld.net and check out the International Features category.