Kyushu

The southwesternmost main island, historically Japan's gateway to continental Asia. Volcanically active, with a mild climate and centuries of early contact with Korea, China, and later Europe.

5 inscribed properties in this region

Properties in Kyushu

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Kyushu · Natural2021

Amami-Okinawa Islands (Amami Oshima / Yanbaru / Iriomote)

≈3–4 h from Tokyo

Ref. 1495

Kyushu · Cultural2018

Hidden Christian Sites (Nagasaki & Amakusa)

≈4 h from Tokyo

Ref. 1484

Kyushu · Cultural2015

Meiji Industrial Revolution Sites (Gunkanjima & more)

≈3.5–4.5 h from Tokyo

Ref. 1535

Kyushu · Cultural2017

Okinoshima & Munakata Taisha

≈4 h from Tokyo

Ref. 662

Kyushu · Natural1993

Yakushima

≈5–7 h from Tokyo