Where is northern Kyushu?

southwestern Japan
Northern Kyūshū, Japanese Kita-kyūshū, industrial region of southwestern Japan, centring on the city and port of Kita-Kyūshū and bounded by the Gen Sea to the northwest and the Inland Sea to the east.

Can I use JR pass in Kyushu?

The Kyushu Rail Pass by JR Kyushu is a rail pass for exclusive use by foreign visitors to Japan, providing unlimited travel on JR trains on the island of Kyushu (except the Sanyo Shinkansen) for two, three, five or seven consecutive days.

Can I use JR pass in Fukuoka?

This pass can be used on non-reserved seats of Limited Express and Local trains operated by JR Kyushu in designated area only. “All” Shinkansen are not applicable. Hakataminami line is not applicable. Other than JR lines (for example Fukuoka city subway, Kitakyushu monorail…etc) are not applicable.

Is there a Shinkansen to Nagasaki?

Take the JR Tokaido/Sanyo Shinkansen from Tokyo to Fukuoka’s Hakata Station and transfer to the JR Kamome limited express train to Nagasaki. When using a direct Nozomi train along the Tokaido/Sanyo Shinkansen, the entire journey takes about 7.5 hours.

Is Okinawa part of Kyushu?

A. The Kyushu-Okinawa region, with a population of 14.3 million, is made up of eight prefectures: Fukuoka, Saga, Nagasaki, Oita, Kumamoto, Miyazaki, Kagoshima, and Okinawa. Volcanic Sakurajima in Kagoshima.

What city is the main gateway into Kyushu?

The most famous of these are in Beppu, on the east shore, and around Mt. Aso in central Kyushu. The island is separated from Honshu by the Kanmon Straits. Being the nearest island to the Asian continent, historically it is the gateway to Japan.

How do you get around Kyushu?

With many quiet country roads, driving is an ideal way to explore Kyushu. Popular driving routes include the Nichinan coast road in Miyazaki, and along the Aso Panorama Line in Kumamoto. You can find car rental agencies at airports and major stations. You can also get a combined rail/drive pass from JR Kyushu.

How much is Shinkansen from Tokyo to Kyushu?

around 23,000 yen
Tokyo and Fukuoka (Hakata Station) are connected with each other by the Tokaido/Sanyo Shinkansen. The one way trip by direct Nozomi trains takes five hours and costs around 23,000 yen.

How much is the bullet train from Tokyo to Fukuoka?

By shinkansen Tokyo and Fukuoka (Hakata Station) are connected with each other by the Tokaido/Sanyo Shinkansen. The one way trip by direct Nozomi trains takes five hours and costs around 23,000 yen. Japan Rail Pass holders cannot use Nozomi trains, and have to ride Hikari and Sakura trains instead.

Can I use JR pass from Hiroshima to Fukuoka?

The JR Hiroshima Yamaguchi Area Pass is a rail pass for exclusive use by foreign tourists, providing five consecutive days of unlimited travel on designated JR train and bus lines (including shinkansen and limited express trains) in Hiroshima and Yamaguchi prefectures and the shinkansen to/from Fukuoka.