Campervan adventure in Japan, part 59

 

Yappari, our Pick-up and Drop-off location at Fukuoka International Terminal.

Way to Go

Memories of our winter camper trip..... yappari, time for a coffee break. Location? Somewhere along the Kuma River, in Kagoshima.

Yappari, our Tiny Mighty in winter Mode. Equiped with winter tires and heater, she is going where she wants to go.

News Flash: One of our campervans reported to us from Amami Ōshima :

The Pink Wave is gearing up. (btw, it's indeed possible to take our campervan to distant islands...

but be aware of the ferry fees.)

Oh well, look where our Campervan Trip in Kyushu took us that day. Kitsuki Castle and city in Oita Prefecture. Hum...where is everybody?

Despite this tree tries to, there ain't no twist in the plot: Spring is coming! Have you booked yet?

Yes, this too ! Or should I say this IS the magic of exploring rural Kyushu by campervan. So peaceful. By the way, plum blossoms are popping at the moment.

Hinamatsuri, aka Girls Festival. It is on 3-3 day, March 3rd. Time of the year these doll sets come out for display.

One of the nice features about Japan:

Traditions are kept.

Maybe not for everybody, but for me..... # 1. Natto & quail raw egg sushi.

At our favorite sushi bar.

 

Campervan adventure in Japan, part 58

 

One of our campers enjoying it to the fullest. And yes, it's a bit difficult to see, but on the horizon lies Mt Fuji. Picture courtesy our customer.

Driving the coastal road in SSW Kagoshima. Picture taken during our New Year's camper trip down there. Magic.

Traditionally fishing boats dress-up for the New Year celebration. Of course we had to take this photo-op. As seen at Makurazaki, Kagoshima.

Come to Kyushu. See the colors, not the crowds.

Memories of our New Year camper trip to Kagoshime. Hiking, hot springs, good food, some temples and of course the TSURU at Izumi.

About 14.000 this year. Campervan, way to go

It's hard to believe, but the Pink Wave is coming.

That time we did the Castle Shuffle in Shikoku.

Yoho, anybody out there? Or is it just only 1 of our rental campers? MT Aso, January 2026 Picture courtesy our customer.

 

Campervan adventure in Japan, part 57

  

Enjoying the slow pace of Kyushu. As seen at the canals in Yanagawa, hometown of our campervans.

If your campervan trip takes you to Beppu...then enjoy the blub blubblub thing......

Good Morning Wintery Kyushu. Sunrise as seen from Michinoeki Tara in Saga prefecture. What a way to start the day.

20 December: We took our Billie Bee for a camper trip to Isahaya for a birdwatching trip. Is this winter? And yes, we also saw lots if tsuru, cranes. Spectacular when in flight.

Visiting Central Kyushu, late December last year. Will it happen again?

One of our campervans got happily " lost " in the Heart of Shikoku. Way to go and explore. Picture courtesy our customer.

When in Kyushu... make sure you Go Aso.

Campervan in Kyushu. Explore and you'll find your prime beach front possy. (picture by our customer)

In case you wonder what a public restroom in Kyushu may look like....

Season's Greetings

 

 

Campervan adventure in Japan, part 56

 

Let the Kyushu Adventure begin! Our customers are "fresh from the airplane " at Fukuoka International Airport....and off they go.

Kumamoto Castle and the " sea of clouds ". This amazing light-up was during a special event in October.

And then, all of a sudden there is Mt Kuju area in the distance. (Kuju itself is covered in a sea of clouds).

Oh-oh, those autumn sunsets...

Found this " happy " crowd at one of the many-many temples in Shikoku.

Next to Kysuhu, it's our favorite campervan destination, especially in autumn & winter.

Yapparri, inside a ferry! Some great destinations are only accessible with the use of a ferry connection. Bonus: Taking the ferry is fun too.

Seeing Mt Fuji making me happy while taking care of a delivery for a 1-way rental: Tokyo->Fukuoka.

Yappari, it's that time of the year.

Nice weather for going outdoors.

Who's a red boy.... ?
We noticed this beauty when we woke up at our overnight P somewhere in Nagasaki Pref.

 

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Flashback of our campervan trip this summer.

Dai-saito Goma-ku Firewalking Ceremony. (please Google).

Yappari, Fukuoka's famous ramen shop in halloween mood. Good food, humor and warm vibes are abundant in Kyushu.

Visiting Mt Aso on that day the weather and the volcano were treating us to an unforgettable experience.

Kumamoto Castle showing off its best during a light & sound show this season. The castle was badly damaged a few years ago but stone by stone it has been repaired. Awesome job.

Yappari Kaze to Ne in Hita City. Superb! Reservation recommended.

Well, it's pretty out there.

 

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First signs and colors of autumn are showing up.

Best time to explore Kyushu.

Discoverings you make when you take the less traveld road.

Rental campervan, way to go. 

Settling in for the night.

Tomorrow an other exciting day of exploring Kyushu. 

Who agrees exploring Kyushu is stricking gold?

It's gonna happen, sooner or later. 

And no, this isn't Kyoto. Just somewhere in tranquil Kyushu.

At rest RV parking Aburayama in Fukuoka. 

Takachiho Gorge.

It's on most customer's bucket-list. 

Taking your campervan down there is a bit of a trick though. 

Ask for details.

Campervan REGISTRO chilling at one of the many free P in Kyushu.

Please remember, these parkings are not camp-grounds, 

so no outdoor bbq etc. 

Picture by our customer.

Happily " getting lost " while hiking in central Kyushu.

Flasback to that day we joined an e-bike cycling tour UP and down  Mt Aso.

Awesome. 

On the eve of the best season to discover Kyushu.