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[title]Time Out Tokyo’s very first ‘50 Things to Do in Kyushu’ guide map is out now. Published in partnership with Japan National Tourism Organization and the Kyushu District Transport Bureau, this handy map is targeted at mobile workers and digital nomads who are looking to explore Kyushu while using the region as a base for their remote work. Aside from exciting cafés, restaurants, bars and shops, you’ll also find recommendations for hotels and co-working spaces across Kyushu’s seven prefectures – Fukuoka, Saga, Nagasaki, Kumamoto, Oita, Miyazaki and Kagoshima – perfect for a busy digital nomad seeking to combine work and play and boost their productivity.
Here are three venues featured in the map.
Yufugawa Gorge, Oita
The Yufugawa Gorge is a 12-kilometer-long, V-shaped ravine formed over a period of 600,000 years. Today’s intrepid explorers can get a unique view of this natural wonder by paddling through the gorge in lightweight boats to the enigmatic Mysterious Waterfall.
Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum, Nagasaki
This museum displays materials related to the atomic bombing of August 9 1945. While a visit is a sombre affair, it’s hard to imagine a more powerful exhibition on the horrors of war and the importance of maintaining peace.
Shiiba Village, Miyazaki
Surrounded by forest, Shiiba is one of Japan’s most secluded villages, but one well worth seeking out. Its Hermit’s Terraced Rice Fields have been likened to Peru’s Machu Picchu ruins. On clear mornings you’ll be treated to a view of the fields appearing to float on a sea of clouds.
Check out the digital version of the guide map here, or pick up a FREE copy (from November 12) at Haneda Airport, Narita Airport and selected tourist information centres in Kyushu.