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[title]The second edition of Time Out Tokyo’s ‘50 Things to Do in Kyushu’ guide map is out now. Published in partnership with the Japan National Tourism Organization and the Kyushu District Transport Bureau, this handy guide is aimed especially at mobile workers and digital nomads who are looking to explore Kyushu as a base for remote work.
Aside from exciting cafés, restaurants, bars and shops across Kyushu’s seven prefectures, you’ll find spots for digital nomads who want to take a break from sitting in front of a computer all day and enjoy outdoor activities like running and taking long walks.
Here’s a small sample of the places featured in the guide.
Ibusuki no Tamatebako, Kagoshima
Gaze out at the vast waters of Kagoshima Bay and the Sakurajima volcano on the opposite shore while travelling in style on this tourist train running between Kagoshima-Chuo and Ibusuki stations. The characteristic black and white livery represents the hair colour of Urashima Taro, the hero in a Japanese folk tale of the same name.
Aya no Sato, Miyazaki
The menu at Aya no Sato changes with the seasons and features dishes such as ayu sweetfish and charcoal-grilled game, which are ferried to your table by a small boat. The real draw, however, is the location – this restaurant is located next to a mountain stream, with the sound of the rippling water providing a sweet backdrop.
Arita Será, Saga
Arita is the birthplace of porcelain in Japan, and this shopping mall is full of Arita-yaki products. Its 22 stores sell everything from everyday tableware to high-end art ceramics, and there’s even an on-site hotel. An annual ceramics festival is held here in the spring as well.
Check out the digital version of the guide map here, or pick up a FREE copy at Haneda and Narita airports and select tourist information centres in Kyushu.