7 days Kyuushu Campertrip
DAY 1: Kurume → Yanagawa → Fukuoka
Distance: ~70 km | Drive Time: ~1 hr 20 min
Tourist Spots

Michi-no-Eki Kurume ↗
A great roadside stop offering fresh local produce, handmade crafts, and even Kurume ramen!

Yanagawa Canals ↗
Ride a traditional “donkobune” boat along scenic canals, passing under willow-lined bridges and historical homes. It’s often called “The Venice of Kyushu.”

Unagi (eel) Lunch
Yanagawa is famous for grilled eel—try the local unagi seiro-mushi, steamed in a bamboo box.
Campground/Onsen/Michi-no-eki
DAY 2: Fukuoka → Dazaifu → Itoshima Peninsula
Distance: ~100 km | Drive Time: ~2 hrs (loop)
Tourist Spots

Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine
A spiritual and historical site dedicated to the god of learning—popular among students and tourists alike. Don’t miss the plum trees and mochi sweets.

Kyushu National Museum
Beautiful modern architecture with a deep dive into Japanese cultural history.

Itoshima Peninsula
A stunning coastal area with surf beaches, seaside torii gates (Sakurai Futamigaura), chic cafes, and glass workshops. Breathtaking sunset views!
Campground/Onsen/Michi-no-eki
DAY 3: Fukuoka → Mount Aso → Oguni
Distance: ~160 km | Drive Time: ~2 hrs 30 min
Tourist Spots

Mount Aso
Japan’s largest active volcano! Drive up to the crater rim and marvel at the steaming caldera. The grasslands here look like scenes from a fantasy movie.

Kusasenri Meadow
Perfect picnic spot with grazing horses and panoramic views.

Nabegataki Waterfall
A hidden gem where you can walk behind the waterfall. A magical place surrounded by lush forest!
Campground/Onsen/Michi-no-eki
DAY 4: Oguni → Kurokawa Onsen → Yufuin
Distance: ~90 km | Drive Time: ~1 hr 40 min
Tourist Spots

Kurokawa Onsen
One of Japan’s most charming hot spring towns. Use the wooden onsen pass to visit multiple ryokans and try different open-air baths.

Yamanami Highway
Scenic mountain road with gorgeous panoramas.

Yufuin Floral Village
A whimsical area inspired by English villages, with small shops, owl cafés, and great souvenirs.

Lake Kinrinko
Misty lake perfect for a slow morning or evening stroll.
Campground/Onsen/Michi-no-eki
DAY 5: Yufuin → Takachiho Gorge
Distance: ~150 km | Drive Time: ~2.5 hrs
Tourist Spots
Campground/Onsen/Michi-no-eki
DAY 6: Takachiho → Beppu
Distance: ~140 km | Drive Time: ~2.5 hrs
Tourist Spots

Beppu Jigoku Meguri
A circuit of seven colorful and boiling geothermal springs—some bright blue, others red, with bubbling mud and steaming pools.

Beppu Sand Baths
Get buried in warm volcanic sand on the beach—relaxing and surprisingly detoxifying!

Myoban Yunosato
A traditional onsen village known for blue-colored hot springs and old wooden huts used for drying mineral salts.
Campground/Onsen/Michi-no-eki
DAY 7: Beppu → Kurume (via Ukiha & Yanagawa)
Distance: ~200 km | Drive Time: ~3 hrs
Tourist Spots

Bungo Futamigaura
Two giant “married rocks” tied with a sacred rope, standing in the ocean—a powerful photo spot on the way back!

Ukiha Inari Shrine
91 vibrant torii gates form a photogenic trail up the hill with panoramic views of Ukiha Valley.

Michi-no-Eki Ukiha ↗
A perfect last snack or souvenir stop before heading back to Kurume. Try the locally-made mikan juice or green tea mochi!




















